Rochester Bridgework List in Textus Roffensis
Transcription
164v-165v Latin Bridgework list
164v (select folio number to open facsimile)
Haec descriptio demonstrat aperte unde
debeat pons de rouecestra restaurari quotiens
Primum eiusdem < fuerit fractus
ciuitatus episcopus incipit operari in orien-
tali brachio p'ma' pera' de terra. dein
de tres uirgatas plancas ponere. Et
tres suliuas. ideft tres magnas trabes
supponere. Et hoc faciet et borestealla.
Et de cuclestana. Et de freondesberia. Et de sto-
che. Postea sed'a pera peranet ad gillinge-
ham. et de catham. et un'a urrgat'a plancas
ponere. et iii. suliuas supponere. Dein-
de tertia pera pan et iteru ad episcopum cuu-
taas eisdem. et duas uirgatas et dunidea' plan-
cas ponere. et iii. er. suliuas supponere. et
hoc fiet de hallingis. et de trotescliud. et
de meallingis. et de fleotes. et de stanes.
et de pinindene. et de falceham. Postea quarta
pera peranet at regem et iii. et dimidiam
uirgata' plancas ponere. et iii.er. et suliuas
supponere. et hoc deb et fieri de et ilefforda.
et de toto illo lefto quod ad illu de manerium
panet. et de super montaneis. et de aclea. et de
smalalan de et de cusintun et de dudeslander et
de gisleardes lande, et de Wldeham, et de
burhham, et de aclesse, et de Stokenbury,
et de Loose, et de Linton, et de Lichebundesl
et de horsteda, et de fearnlega, et
de terstane, et de cealca, et de hænhersta,
et de hathdune. Deinde quinta pera est
archiepiscopi, iiii. or uirgatas plancas ponere,
et tres suliuas summittere, et hoc debet
fieri de Wroteham, et de mæidestana,
et de oteringaberiga, et de netlasteda,
et de duobus peccham, et de hæselholte, et
de mæreuurtha, et de lilleburna, et de
suuanatuna, et de offeham, et de dictune,
et de Westerham. Postea sexta pera de-
bet fieri de holingeburna et de toto
illo lesto quae ad hoc pertinet, iiii. or uirga-
tas plancas ponere, et tres suliuas sup-
ponere. Septimam et octauam peram de-
bent facere homines de hou, et quattuor
et dimidiam uirgatas plancas ponere, et
sex suliuas supponere. Deinde nona
pera quae ultima est in occidentali bra-
chio est iterum archiepiscopi, iiii. or uirgatas
plancas ponere, et tres suliuas summit-
tere, et haec deb et fieri de northfleta, et
de cliua, et de heahham, et de denituna,
et de meletuna, et ( ) de hludesduna, et
de meapeham, et de snodilanda, et de ber-
lingæs, et de pedlesuurthe, et de omnibus il-
lis hominibus qui manent in illa ualle.
Et sciendum est quod omnes illae suliuae quae
in ponte illo ponentur tantae grossitudi-
nis debent esse, ut bene possint sustine-
re omnia grauia pondera superiacentium
plancarum, et omnium desuper pertranseun-
tium rerum.
166v-167r Old English Bridgework list
Þis is þære bricce-geweorc on hrouecæstre.
her syndon genamad pa land pe man hi of
scael weorcan. Ærest paere burge biscop fehd
on pone earma to wercene pa land peran. 7 preo
gyrda to pillianre. 7 ·iii· sylla to lycanne.
Pret is of Borcstealle. 7 of Cucclestane. 7
of Frinondesbyrig. 7 of Stoce. þanne seo od-
er per gebyraþ to Gyllingeham. 7 to
caetham. 7 an gyrd to pillanne. 7 -iii· sylla
to leccenne. þonne seo bridde per ge-
byrad eft þam bioscope. 7 þridde healf
gyrd to þillianne, 7 iii· sylla to lecenne. of
Heallingan. 7 of Trotescliue. 7 of Meallingan.
7 of Fliote. 7 of Stane. 7 of Pinindene. 7 of
Falchenham. þonne is se feoroe perb pres
cinges. 7 fioroe healf gyrd to pillanne. 7 sylla
.jjj. to leccanne. of Ægelesforda. 7 of ellan pam
lrepe pe prer to lip. 7 of Ufanhylle. 7 of Aclea.
7 of pam smalanlande. 7 of Cusintune. 7 of Du-
deslande. 7 of Gislearde- slande. 7 of Wuldeham.
7 of Burhham. 7 of Æcclesse. [7 of Stokenbury, 7 of Loose,
7 of Linton, 7 of Lichebundesland,] 7 of Horstede. 7 of Fearn-
lege. 7 of Trerstane.d 7 of Cealce. 7 of Hennhyrste.e 7
of Edune. þonne is sy fifte per pres arcebiscopes
to
Wroteham. 7 to Mregpanstane. 7 to Wopringa-
byran. 7 to Netlestede. 7 to pam twam Pecc-
ham. 7 to Hreselholte. 7 to Mreranwyrpe. 7
to Lillanburnan. 7 to Swanatune. 7 to Offaham.
7 to Dictune. 7 to Westerham. 7 ·iiii· gyrda to
pyllanne. 7 ·iii· selle to leccanne; þonne is syo
syoxte per to Holinganbuman. 7 to eallan
pam lrepe. 7 ·iiii· gyrda to pelliene. 7 ·iii· sylla
to lecenne. Ponne is syo syouepe 7 syo eah-
tepe per to Howaran lande to wyrcenne. 7
fifte healf gyrd to pillanne. 7 ·vi· sylla to lyc-
canne. þonne is syo nigaþa per pres arcebi-
scopes. pret is syo land per ret prem west ende.
to Flyote. 7 to his Cliue. 7 to Hehham. 7 to Dene-
tune. 7 to Melantune. 7 to Hludesdune. 7 to
Meapeham. 7 to Snodilande. 7 to Berlingan.
7 to Peadeleswyrþe. 7 ealla pa drenewaru. 7 -iiii·
gyrdu to þilianne. 7 þryo sylle to leccanne.
Translation
This description shows clearly how the bridge of Rochester should be rebuilt whenever it is broken:
First the bishop undertakes to construct the eastern pier on the land side, and to plank three rods, and to set in place 3 beams: That is from Borstal, and from Cuxton, and from Frindsbury, and from Stoke.
Then the next pier pertains to Gillingham, and from Chatham: and one rod to plank and 3 beams to set.
Then the third pier pertains to the bishop once more; and two and a half rods to plank and 3 beams to set: from Halling, and from Trottiscliffe, and from Malling, and from [South]fleet, and from Stone, and from Pinden, and from
Then the fourth pier is the king's; and three and a half rods to plank and 3 beams to set: from Aylesford and all the lathe that lies thereto, and from Overhill[?], and from Oakleigh, and from the narrow estate, and from Cossington, and from Dowdes, and from Giselbhurst, and from Wouldham, and from Burham, and from Eccles, and from Stokenbury, and from Loose, and from Linton, and from Lichebundesl, and from Horsted, and from Farleigh, and from Teston, and from Chalk, and from Henhurst, and from Haven[?].
The fifth pier belongs to the archbishop, and three of Wrotham, and of Maidstone, and of Wateringbury, and of Nettlestead, and of the two Peckhams, and of Hadlow, and and of Mereworth, and of Leybourne, and of Swanton, and of Offham, and of Ditton, and of Westerham.
The sixth pier pertains to Hollingbourne and to all the lathes four rods to plank, and three supports.
The seventh and eighth pier pertains to the men at Hoo, and the fourth and fifth planks, and sixth support.
The the ninth pier, which is the lowest in the western side, is again to the archbishop, fourth or to lay down rods, and three shafts of wood, and this should be from Northfleet, and from Cliff, and from Higham, and from Denton, and from Milton, and from Luddesdowne, and from Meopham, and from Snodland, and from Birling, and from Paddlesworth, and all the inhabitants of the valley. And it should be known to all, that will be placed on that bridge must be so thick that it could well bear all the heavy weights of the fallen planks and all the things passing through it.
Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood
Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014.
Introduction
Taken at the start of the 20th century, this photograph will include some of the headstones now in the south west corner and some of the ledger stones which still remain in this general area, and also, some, now destroyed, will be found in the "Typed Manuscript". But many others have also been destroyed, probably about 1960, when the, then, local authority, (which took over maintenance of churchyards), gave grass cutting priority ahead of heritage, not to mention this appropriate and attractive setting of the church, surrounded by
memorials to it's former parishioners.
ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH FROM THE SOUTH
THE TOWER IS 15th CENTURY, EXCEPT THE TOP STAGE,
WHICH IS LATE 19th CENTURY, (REBUILT FOLLOWING A FIRE).
SECTION A Interior of ChurchPart one: Monuments in the present church. These are all mural monuments, some from the old church which was demolished in 1812.
Part two: Monuments in the old church which were recorded by John Thorpe in the first half of the 18th century. These are probably under the present floor in what was said to be a "crypt", buried under rubble from the old church. I am inclined to think that the "crypt" is simply the space between the medieval floor and the raised floor of the 1814 church. It is significant the Thorpe does not mention a "crypt". Part two includes incomplete inscriptions recorded by Henry Smetham in his History of Strood, (1899), under the present floor. Rubble had been cleared at the entrance so Smetham could get partly into the space.
My thanks to the Vicar, Reverend David Green, Churchwarden, Elaine Ford and Len Feist for their co-operation and friendly welcome.Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood",
SECTION B "TYPED MANUSCRIPT"
This typed manuscript, date unknown, consists, with three exceptions, of monuments which can no longer be found. The three still extant are, the May headstone, which I am including under South West Corner; the Stevens chest tomb, see Churchyard Existing Monuments, and the Fry monument, the latter inside the church, see Interior.
This record seems to be accurate, although not all the ages can be guaranteed to be accurate.
It is also not clear whether some of the monuments are headstones or ledgers.
SECTION C CHURCHYARD All Extant Monuments - (South West Corner Group in Separate Section)
SECTION D CHURCHYARD SOUTH WEST CORNER - 18th Century headstones
These headstones, decorated with carved motifs,e.g. Putti, Urns, St. Michael, etc., have been saved from the destruction which took place, at some unknown date, in the last century, and re-sited in their present position. They were originally probably in the south part of the churchyard. They are mostly quite worn, one is completely eroded.
Index of Names - from gravestones only
Section A 1-45 Section B 46-59 Section C 60-121 Section D 122-139
Names Index
ACWORTH 160
ALEXANDER 61
ANDERSON 62
ATTERSOLL 63
BAKER 122
BARNES 46
BARROW 1, 41
BARTHOLOMEW 47, 48
BATCHELLER 123
BENNETT 113
BENTHAM 61
BERESFORD 2
BIGGAR 42
BLADEN 64, 65
BLAKE94
BOGHURST 3, 42
BOOTH 34
BOUCHER 66
BOWMER 67, 68
BRADLEY 136
BRIDGE 123
BROMLEY 49, 50
BROWN 69
BRYANT 70, 71
BUCK 72
BULL 63
BULLARD 73
BULMER 74
BURR 124
BUTTLER 75
CAESAR 23, 38
CASTLE 76
CHAPLIN 78, 79
CHARLTON 77
CLARK 80
CLIVE 24
COBB 81
COLE 92
COLES 82
COLLINGS 51
COWELL 83
CRESSWELL 84
CREYE 25
CURLING 4
CURTIS 26
DAVISON 125
DAWES 85
DAY 5, 6
DAY 52
DEACON 86
DIBLEY 87
EATON 53
EDWARDS 54
EVANS 27
FALSHAW 7
FAUNCE 8
FORD 101
FRY 88
FRY 9
FURNER 28
GANDEE 89
GIBBS 10, 90
GIBSON 11
GLOVER 29
GOLDSTON 55, 113
GOODCHILD 65
GOTHER 30
GOUGE 91
GOWER 90
GREGORY 124
GUNSTON 4
GURR 78
HARCOURT 92
HAWKINS 93
HAYES 31
HENMARSH 126
HERMITAGE 5
HILL 94
HIND 32
HODGES 127
HOLLINGDALE 95
HOLWILL 33
HOOD 128, 129
HOOPER 70, 130
HOWES 96
HULKES 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 97
HURLEY 98
JEFFERY 16
JELFE 34
KILLICK 99
KING 91
KNIGHT 100
LAWRENCE 101
LEWIS 35
LINK 102
LOFT 52, 56, 131
MACAULAY 103
MACNAUGHT 78
MARTIN 57
MAY 131
MILLER 104
MILLS 132
MINTER 104
MUNRO 81
NASH 105
PHILLIPS 45
PICNOT 106
PLAY 36
POCOCK 17
PORTER 133
PUCKLE 58
PUNNETT 37
RAYSON 107
RING 108
ROBERTS 20
ROBINSON 18, 59
ROFFWAY 109
ROOK 110
ROOTS 134
RYNOLDS 134
SAKER 46
SHEAFE 19
SHREWBURY 112
SIMCOE 103
SIMMONDS 38, 111
SIMSON 73
SINCLAIR 71
SKILLER? 135
SLAUGHTER 20
STACE 21, 112
STEVENS 22, 96, 105, 113
STROUGHILL 88
STRUTFIELD 136
STURLA 18
SUKEY 99
SUTTON 132
TAPLEY 8
TAYLOR 19, 58
TELFER 61
THOMPSON 101
TURNER 114, 137
VENMAN 39, 44, 45
WALKER 61
WANSTALL 121
WARD 115
WATERMAN 78
WATKIN 123
WATSON 116
WELCH 138
WELLARD 139WEST 117, 118
WICKHAM 119
WILLIAMS 101
WINCH 120
WOOD 40, 41, 121
WRIGHT 95
Section A 1-45 Section B 46-59 Section C 60-121 Section D 122-139
M.I.S IN INTERIOR OF ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, STROOD RECORDED BY D.L. WILLIAMS
Strood Church M.I.s & other information with Index of names
Back to St Nicholas Church, Strood Introduction
Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014
Section A interior of church.Part one: Monuments in the present church. These are all mural monuments, some from the old church which was demolished in 1812.
Part two: Monuments in the old church which were recorded by John Thorpe in the first half of the 18th century. These are probably under the present floor in what was said to be a "crypt", buried under rubble from the old church. I am inclined to think that the "crypt" is simply the space between the medieval floor and the raised floor of the 1814 church. It is significant the Thorpe does not mention a "crypt". Part two includes incomplete inscriptions recorded by Henry Smetham in his History of Strood, (1899), under the present floor. Rubble had been cleared at the entrance so Smetham could get partly into the space.
My thanks to the Vicar, Reverend David Green, Churchwarden, Elaine Ford and Len Feist for their co-operation and friendly welcome.
Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood",
PART ONE
1. Marble Tablet, with crest on North wall, west of partition wall across church
IN MEMORY OF
FRANCIS BARROW
OF THIS PARISH, ESQ.
WHO DIED ON THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1810
AGED 61 YEARS
AND OF ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED ON THE 19th DAY OF JULY 1815
AGED 52 YEARS
FOUR CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE DIED IN INFANCY
ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCTOBER 11th 1820 AGED 22 YEARS
GEORGE THEIR YOUNGEST CHILD
DIED APRIL 23rd 1829 AGED 20 YEARS
THE REVD. FRANCIS BARROW THEIR ELDEST SON
FOR XVI YEARS VICAR OF CRANBROOK AND FOR XXVIII YEARS A
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR THIS COUNTY DIED AT CRANBROOK
0N THE 7th FEBRUARY A.D. 1858 AGED 66 YEARS
HIS ONLY SON FRANCIS BARROW, ESQ., M.A.
SOMETIME RECORDER OF ROCHESTER AND JUDGE OF THE
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COURTS DIED 13th MAY A.D. 1880
AGED 67 YEARS
Francis Barrow was a Surgeon, see wills of Esther Hood and Thomas Hulkes.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 20th December 1808
Francis Barrow, Esquire of Strood.
On his marriage to Elizabeth, he executed a bond to Messrs. Morrison, Gunning and Hosier, the trustees named in his marriage settlement, for the payment of £1,000 within 6 months of his death.
He directs his executors to raise the sum of £1,000 by the sale of some of his Bank of England stock, to discharge the bond.
To his wife, for life, the house in which he lives, and meadows and marshland, of ½ acre, in Strood. After her death, the property goes to eldest son, Francis, for ever. If Francis should die in his mother's lifetime, then to all testator's children, then living, for ever, equally shared. Houses in Strood, recently bought from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, occupied by William Baker, Charles Bathurst and John Puckle, to his wife, for life. After her death, then to son George, for ever. If George dies in his mother's lifetime, then as before. To his wife, for life, premises and land in Cliffe, occupied by Hannah and Frances Tadman, which he bought from [ . . . . . ] Daniels, and land and woodland and premises, also occupied by the Tadmans, which he bought from the trustees of Byne ( ? ). After his wife's death, then to his children, as above.
Also to his wife, goods and chattels, horses, furniture and household goods in his house at Strood.
Mercy Britcher of Yalding, Spinster, has resided, rent free, in a small house in Yalding, belonging to him and his wife, and supported at their expense. His wife wishes to continue to support Miss Britcher and prevent distress to her if she survives testator and wife. If she does survive she is to have an annuity of £50. His children and executors to allow Miss Britcher to continue living in the cottage, rent free for life.
Money and personal estate to his wife and friends, Edward and John Peale of Maidstone, upon trust, to invest in Public Funds, dividends to his wife for life. After her death, funds to be transferred to his children at 21. Before they are 21, income to be used towards their education and maintenance.
To son, Francis, his gold watch ( ? ) jewels by Mudge, with chain and seals. To son George, his gold watch by Jeffereys, with chain and seals.
His wife and the Peales are guardians of his children, during their minority, and are his executors.
They are to receive rents and profits of his real estate and personal estate, and use towards the education and maintenance of his children.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Peale, Maidstone, Thomas Wood and Henry Bundock, Strood.
Codicil dated 21st December 1808
To brother John Butler Barrow and his son Henry, £400 of 4% Bank of England consolidated annuities, each.
To niece Elizabeth Barrow, daughter of John, £400 of the same stock.
To nephew Richard Bromley, £300.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Peale, Maidstone, Thomas Wood and Henry Bundock, Strood
Proved 10th September 1811
2. Marble Tablet on North Wall
M.S.
ROBERTI BERESFORD A. M.
VICARII DE GOUDHURST QUI OBIIT
3rd OCT. A.D. 1736 AETATIS 82nd
PLENUS SANC DIERUM
ET TEMEN SEMPER BEARUS ET FELIX
TAM SIRQULARI MORUM INTEGRITE
CUNCLISQ VIRTITIBUS VITAM SUAM
IN OMNE ILLIUS GRADU ORNOVIT
UR MARTEM VIRI TAN QUAM IMMATURAM
UXOR CHARA AMICIQ OMNES
EX ANIMO DESLEANT
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th April 1736
Rev. Robert Beresford of Rochester Cathedral (Precinct ?)
To John and Robert Beresford, sons of his late brother, John, and to Beresford and Elizabeth Felton, children of his late sister, Elizabeth Felton, £5 each.
Rest and residue of money, securities, household goods, bedding and personal estate, to wife Hester, for ever. She is sole executor. Freeholds in Strood, occupied by Richard Wood and [ ] Bartholomew, also to wife, for ever.
Witnesses: J. ( ? ), M. Thurston and Thomas Johnson
Proved 7th December 1736
3. Marble Tablet on South Wall, west of partition wall across church
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BOGHURST, ESQ.
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 4th DAY OF JULY 1818
AGED 94 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH HIS DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AT ROCHFORD, ESSEX
ON THE 4th DAY OF MAY 1820
AGED 68 YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated12th December 1809
John Boghurst, Esquire, of Strood
This is a very dense will of 17 pages, half of which consists of five codicils.
The main money component is £25,000 in Bank of England Annuities. Little property and land is listed. The beneficiaries of the will are his daughter, Elizabeth Boghurst, nephews Richard and John Boghurst, and their children , if any. Thomas and Elizabeth Fry of Sheerness, he is a Shipwright, (was he a Master Shipwright ? Not specified), their children, William, Thomas, Rebecca, Elizabeth and Frances. (See Fry monument)
Thomas and Mary Hider, who live next door to Boghurst and their son, Thomas; William Stott of Portsmouth, Mariner and wife Jane, their son and daughter, William and Jane, wife of Francis Jones
The trustees and executors are daughter Elizabeth, Francis Barrow and Richard Boghurst of Frindsbury. After Barrow's death in 1810 (see monument), he is replace by Phillip Boghurst of Higham.
Thomas and Mary Hider are to be allowed to continue to live at the house in Strood, rent free.
They are not allowed to keep a public house, if they do, their legacy is void.
Some property goes, after Elizabeth's death to John Tilden of Ifield Court for term of 99 years, from this he is to pay an annuity of £200 to nephew John Boghurst, for life.
He desires Thomas Fry, Junior and his brother William to go to either Oxford or Cambridge Universities and take Holy Orders. Trustees are to assist in this desire. If they refuse, their legacies are affected. Land in this will consists of 3 acres, occupied by Edmund Aldersly, 2 acres occupied by, Henry Waklin (both in Strood) and 8 acres near Gun Lane, Strood, occupied by Richard Freeman.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, James Bridge and Charles Mumford
Witnesses of Codicils
1: D. B. Lewis, Charles Mumford and George Essell
2: David Edwards, Curate of St. Nicholas, Rochester, James Bridge and William Hussey
3: D.B. Lewis, Thomas Weeks, Bricklayer, Strood and Elizabeth Yowell, Servant to Mr Boghurst
4: Thomas Nevill, Gardener, Strood and John Scoones, Butcher, Strood 5: D. B. Lewis, Charles Mumford and Thomas Nevill
4. Marble Tablet on North Wall
TO
THE MEMORY OF
CAPT. WILLIAM CURLING
WHO DIED YE 19th AUGUST 1746
AGED 76 YEARS
AND SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED YE 17th AUGUST 1746
AGED 67 YEARS
CAPT. JOHN GUNSTON
DIED JAN. 8th 1752 AGED 45
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CURLING GUNSTON
SON OF THE ABOVE
SECOND MATE OF THE CALCUTTA
DIED IN INDIA SEPT. 30th 1767
AGED 21
SARAH GUNSTON WIFE OF
CAPT. JOHN GUNSTON
DIED DEC. 10th 1774 AGED 63
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th December 1751
John Gunston, Mariner
To his mother, Sarah Gunston of Ramsgate, widow, £5. Residue to his wife, Sarah, for ever, she is also executor.
Witnesses: John Martin, Ann Curling and George Gother
Proved 27th February 1752
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th August 1767
Sarah Gunston, Coal Merchant of Strood
To sisters, Jane Thames, Elizabeth Austen and Ann Hulkes, all of her clothes, equally divided, except her yellow brocade gown, which goes to her God daughter, Sarah Mc Cowan, ("now an infant"). To sister Jane, a diamond ring, "which was my mother's"; to sister Elizabeth, her mourning diamond ring, which she bought as a mourning ring for her father and mother, William and Sarah Curling; to sister, Ann, her 2 rings, one a garnet and the other a small black enamelled mourning ring, for her father. To brother in law, James Hulkes,a five guinea piece; to son John Gunston, her diamond loop ring, to be kept by James Hulkes, until her son is married and then be given to his wife on the wedding day, only if his wife is of "good repute" and is approved of by James Hulkes. If her son does not marry a woman of good repute, or not to the liking of James Hulkes, he will sell the ring and give the money to her son. Also to son John, a silver punch bowl, this to be kept by James Hulkes on the same conditions as above.
Son John and James Hulkes are executors.
Rest and residue to son John.
Witnesses: John Mc Cowan, David Stubley and Mary Stubley
Proved 17th January 1775
Can we assume that Captain John Gunston was engaged in the coal trade from north east England?
5. Gothick Tablet, North Side of Chancel Arch
DAVIDUS HERMITAGE DAY
ROFFENSIS ARMIGER
NATUS A.D. MDCCLXXII MORTUS A.D MDCCCXLIII
IN MEMORIAM
VIRI DESIDERATISSMI HOC MONUMENTUM
AMORIS ET PIETATIS SUAE VIDU AC FILLIS
MOERENTES PONI CURAVERUNT
PROPE JACIT VIDUA EJUS
MARIA ANNA
MORTUA ANNO MDCCC11 AETAT LXXXIII
OWNES SUOS MAXIMO SUI DESIDERIO
AFFECTOS RELIQUIT
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 29th June 1842
David Hermitage of Rochester, Banker
Confirms marriage settlement at marriage to Mary Ann.
All furniture, plate, except large silver bowl presented to his father by Society of Arts and Sciences) pictures, linen, china and £500 to wife Mary. The silver bowl to eldest son alive at his death.
Freehold property and leaseholds, residue of personal estate, to his wife and sons Thomas Henry, James and Rev. John Day, upon trust, to pay income to his wife, for life. After her death,to sell freeholds and leaseholds and collect together value of personal estate, for benefit of Thomas, Edward, James and John Day, sons of his son David, when they attain 21 years.
Life annuities to son Charles and daughter, Penelope, after her death, to her children.
His wife and sons, Thomas, James and John are executors.
Witnesses: Meaburn Tatham, C. Procter, 24 Lincolns Inn Fields, Solicitor
Affidavit dated 20th June 1843
Christopher Procter, sworn and confirms alterations and crossing outs were made before will was signed by testator and witnesses.
Proved 29th June 1843
Power reserved to Mary Ann Day, Widow, James and John Day
6. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall (See Churchyard)
HOC TABULA POSITA EST
IN MEMORIAM
GULIELMI WILDE DAY, EQUITAS
QUI VIRUS IN DOMO WEST HILL
NOMINATUM LABITOVIT
EX ESSIL SEXTO PRID
KAL. MAI ANN DOM 1844
AET 75
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th October 1840
William Wylde Day, Esquire of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury
To house keeper, Ann Bond, if with him at time of his death, £40 and mourning; to each servant, £10 and mourning, and wages due. To friend, Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, Middlesex, Gentleman (lawyer), £100; to sister Penelope Hulkes, widow, annuity of £500, for life; also to Ann Bond, an annuity of £10 for life.
He holds a bond, dated 2nd April 1829, in which William Webb of Cliffe, Miller and Mary Parker of Cliffe, widow, are bound in the sum of £150 and interest. He forgives them and gives them the principal money and interest, his executors will cancel the bond and give it to them.
He has a promissory note dated 11th June 1832, in which David Day of Meopham, Farmer, is indebted to the sum of £100 and interest, the executors are to cancel this and give the note to Day, who also gets £50.
He has Warrants of Attorney, all dated 2nd October 1840, in which his nephew Edward Day, son of David Hermitage Day, is indebted for the payment of £1,000 and £500 and interest. He now gives the £1,000 to the children of Edward Day, who are living at time of testator's death, shared equally.
To each of the children of Abraham Guy of Strood, Labourer, who married testator's cousin Lucy Day,as above, £100 shared equally. To [ ] Welch of Sidcup, Blacksmith, who married a daughter of of his cousin, David Day, £50, if Welch dies in testator's lifetime, then to his present wife. To [ ] Reed and [ ] Reed sons of Phoebe Day, sister of David Day, £50 each, to David Reed of Shorne, godson of testator's father, David Day, £30.
He has an assurance policy with Norwich Union, on the life of Mary Parker, for £100. In case Mary Parker pays the premiums after his death, then money payable to be equally shared amongst her children, then living. If she does not pay premiums, his executors to pay them and the policy goes into his residuary personal estate.
Trustees are to make investments to provide annuities bequeathed and set aside two sums of £2,000, upon trust, for purposes hereafter explained. They are to invest ultimate residue of money in the Public Funds and collect the interest until James Hulkes, son of his late nephew, James Hulkes, attains 21 years, when the investment will be transferred to him. Trustees are to collect interest from sum of £2,000, invested in same way, until Penelope Hulkes, daughter of the late James Hulkes, until she is 21, when the investment will be transferred to her. The other sum of £2,000 is to be likewise invested until Amelia Hulkes, sister of Penelope, is 21.
Penelope Hulkes, Robert Henry Bartholomew will stand possessed of his real estate devised to them, upon trust, to invest rents until James Hulkes is 21, when it will be transferred to him.
Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester and Stephen Steele, Surgeon of Strood
Proved 18th May 1843
7. Double Gothic Arches and Columns on North Wall
IN
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FALSHAW
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1801
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN FALSHAW
WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1832
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1790
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS EDWARD HULKES*
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1824
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS WILLIAM HULKES
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1831
AGED 22 YEARS
* See ChurchyardALSO OF
ANN HULKES
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ANN FALSHAW
WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1870
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN MARIA HULKES
DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS EDWARD AND ANN HULKES
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1872
AGED 61 YEARS
Universal British Directory 1795
William Falshaw, Esq., Collector, H.M. Excise, Rochester
Prerogative Court of Canterbury, dated 28th June 1822
Ann Falshaw, widow of Rochester
To two friends, John S. Capes, of Cheapside and James Bromley, Senior of Strood, (executors and trustees), all of her stock in the 5% Consols and other public funds and her real and personal estate and effects, upon trust, during the life of her daughter, Ann wife of Thomas Edward Hulkes.
Trustees to pay daughter annual dividends. After her daughter's death, trustees are to transfer the principal for her daughter's children, as her daughter bequeaths. If her daughter makes no such bequest, trustees will maintain investment, for the benefit of her grand daughter, Ann Maria Hulkes but if she dies without lawful issue surviving, then for benefit of her grandsons, Thomas William Hulkes and Henry Stephen Hulkes in equal shares. But if they died without lawful issue, then trustees to pay her sister, Mary, widow of Stephen Males late of Ellinton, Huntingdonshire, Esquire, £30 annuity for life. After the latter's death, then to the children of her sisters, Elizabeth Wig[ ? ]ton, deceased, and Frances Falshaw, late of Ketterwell, Yorkshire, her god daughter, Ann Capes daughter of John Capes and children of James Bromley, to whom her late husband and herself, stood as god father and god mother. Also to each of her grandsons Thomas William Hulkes and Henry Stephen Hulkes, £1,000 at the death of their mother, Ann Hulkes or at 21 years if sooner, as a token of her regard and affection. They have been well provided for by their "good" grandfather, Thomas Hulkes, deceased.
To daughter Ann Hulkes, £100 in 3% Consols, her furniture, plate and linen, for life; after her death,
to grandchildren, Thomas William and Henry Stephen Hulkes and Ann Maria Hulkes in equal shares. To each executor, £10. They to make inventory of her plate.
Witnesses: Esther Baker, J.C. Weekes of Rochester
Proved 29th September 1832
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th October 1823
Edward Thomas Day Hulkes, Esquire of Chatham
Mother, Penelope, widow, Richard Foreman and Rev. Alexander Browne, are joint executors.
Wife Jane to be guardian of children, if she dies or re-marries, the executors will be guardians.
All household goods and furniture, carriage, horses, to Harriett Rawlins. £50 to servant Jane [ ], if she is in his service at his death. All real and personal estate to his executors, upon trust, to pay out of rents, annuity of £300 to wife Jane. A further annuity of £100 for education and maintenance of daughter, Penelope, when she is 21, she is to have annuity of £200.
Executors can sell some of freeholds at their discretion.
Witnesses: Charles Thompson, Surgeon, Rochester and Jacob George Bryant, Surgeon
Codicil dated 31st October 1823
Confirms Rev. Browne as one of executors and trustees.
Witnesses: George Melin, Assistant Surgeon to the Forces.
Affidavit
John Simson Bullard is sworn, he was well acquainted with deceased and confirms codicil is in his hand and signature id authentic.
Proved 15th January 1824
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd December 1823
Thomas Edward Hulkes, Gentleman, Rochester
His affairs have been in a "deranged state" consequence to his bankruptcy. His estate and interests in various property, real and personal, have been for some time uncertain and undefined. All his estate, chattels, real, personal, money and investments, plate, books, stock in trade, insurance policies, either his own life or others and money due from the Thames and Medway Canal Company, on account of certain lands and premisses (part of his life estate), in a mill and land adjoining in Strood and Frindsbury; his money and credits in the mill, and all other estate, to Samuel Young, Esquire, Solicitor of the City of Westminster, in trust, to permit wife Ann to have rents for life. After her death, upon trust, to share equally amongst his three children, at 21 years of age.
Wife's legacy not in lieu of Dower Rights or in lieu of settlement made before their marriage. Samuel Young is executor and guardian of his children during their minorities.
Witnesses: Thomas Thompson, Surgeon, Rochester, Thomas Freeland, Victualler, Frindsbury and G. J. Freeland, Clerk to Mr Gibbs, Strood
Proved 28th February 1824
Granted to widow Ann, Samuel Young has renounced the probate and execution.
Ann Maria Hulkes Charity
By her will, An Maria Hulkes bequeathed, after the death of her brother Henry Stephen, £3,000 to the Vicar of Strood, Town Councillors and Relief Committee of Strood, upon trust, to be invested and produce used to buy bread, coals, clothing or blankets for the "well conducted" poor of Strood, of all denominations. To be distributed on 19th March and 23rd December, unless Sundays, when the following Monday is substituted.
8. Ledger on the grass, east of the Chancel, Formerly in the Old Church. I have no idea how this stone
came to be outside, it is not weathered at all, suggesting it has not been in the open for any prolonged period.
HERE LIE THE REMAINS OF
THOMAS FAUNCE, GENT.
AND ANNE HIS WIFE
HE DIED MARCH 1st 1735 AGED 74 YEARS
SHE DIED DEC. 24th 1750 AGED 82 YEARS
HERE ALSO REST THE BODIES OF
MR. JAMES TAPLEY
AND ELEANOR HIS WIFE
HE DIED NOV. 25th 1725 AGED 42 YEARS
SHE DIED NOV. 15th 1751 AGED 67 YEARS
LIKEWISE THE BODY OF
JAMES TAPLEY, ESQ.
SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES AND
ELEANOR TAPLEY
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 15th OF JULY 1792
AGED 84 YEARS
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th May 1733
Thomas Faunce, Esquire, of Rochester
His wife Anne is "amply provided for", from his real estate, already settled on her. His eldest son Thomas, is also "in some measure" provided for by estate, his father and mother have settled on him. Ample provision has also been made for eldest daughter, Anne on her marriage with Robert Milford; some provision has been made for daughter, Judith on her marriage with James Young. The youngest daughter, Margaret is not yet provided for. He makes additional provision for his wife, son Thomas and daughter Judith. In case Margaret survives her husband, in order to make provision for her, he gives to son Thomas, his farm and land called Avery Farm at Allhallows, lately occupied by Richard Phelps, then by [ ] Ketherman, now by [ ] Mitchell, and his other farm at Allhallows, Dagnam Farm, lately occupied by John Mitchell, after by [ ] Gill, now by [ ] Waters; also his third share of land in Halstow, lately occupied by [ ] Whear. Son is to hold farms, upon trust, and to allow his mother to receive rents, etc. After her death, son Thomas to raise out of the farms, by rent, sale or mortgage, and pay off debts; he is also to raise £800 to be paid to his sister Margaret. In case daughter Judith, survives her husband, brother Thomas will raise £500 for her. Thomas is to hold unsold farmland.
To daughter Judith, a further £500 from his personal estate.
Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, after funeral costs, etc., to wife Anne. Any personal estate left after wife's death, to be equally shared between his three children.
Wife Anne is executor.
Witnesses: Ann Binskin, Samuel Smith and Henry Barrell
Proved 27th May 1735
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th December 1784
James Tapley, Esquire, of Loose
Desires to be buried in the church at Strood, in the same grave as his father and mother.
To good friend, Thomas Baker, who lives with him, his clothes, and big bedstead and furniture in his room, two pairs of sheets and pillow cases he may choose. He also has other furniture, china and linen in the house, he may choose, and 5 guineas. He also gets an annuity of £20 for life, this comes from the rent of his farm at Harrietsham, occupied by John Eversfield.
To his two nieces, Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, £100 equally shared, plus another £100 from residue of his real estate. His gold watch to James Stevens of Yalding, whose great aunt gave it to testator. To his servant boy, John Mainwaring, who lives with him, 10 guineas and his silver pint pot, marked "J.T." To good friend, George Gates of Rochester, Gentleman, all his books and 1 guinea to buy a ring in remembrance of him. To the maid servant with him at his death, £5.
To nephew, Thomas Cable of Strood, Butcher, two pieces of land at Frindsbury, occupied by Thomas Ayres, for ever. To nephew, Laurie Simmons of Gillingham, Yeoman, two pieces of land, occupied by Thomas Cable, for ever. All other property and land, residue of money and personal estate, charged with payment of legacies and annuity, to Thomas Cable, and Laurie Simmons, forever, upon trust. They to sell all that is not money securities, and share equally amongst his late sister's children, Alice Cable, Ann Simmons and Eleanor Stott.
Witnesses: (? ) Charles, Mary Charles and John Saunders
Codicil dated 27th February 1786
His late brother in law, John Simmons of Gillingham made testator his executor to sell his real estate and pay his ( ? ) legacies ? Testator has been unable to do this. Now his executors, Thomas Cable and Laurie Simmons, are to sell this real estate and £600 of Tapley's stock and follow John Simmons will. This will left £400 to his son James Simmons and the same sum to Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, (daughters). He also left £450 to son Tapley Simmons. Because John Simmon's real estate has not been sold, Tapley has been unable to pay legacies, but he has paid interest to Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, and considerable sums to Tapley Simmons, as will be found in his accounts.
Witnesses: John Godden, ( ? ) Baker and Robert Godden
Proved 26th July 1792
9. Marble Tablet, North of Chancel Arch
IN A VAULT
NEAR THIS MONUMENT IS INTERRED THE BODY
OF MR. THOMAS FRY
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT RAINHAM ON THE 25th OF AUGUST 1832
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 10th OF APRIL 1842
AGED 69 YEARS
10. Marble Tablet, South of Chancel Arch
MELISCENT THE WIFE OF JOHN GIBBS
SOLICITOR
DIED 15th DAY OF JANUARY 1818 AGED59 YEARS
THE DECEASED WAS THE SURVIVING DAUGHTER
OF ROBERT POLHILL A.M. VICAR OF
GOUDHURST AND RECTOR OF SHADOXHURST
11. Black Marble Tablet, North Wall Once Included White Marble with Arms
I.S.E.
SAMUEL GIBSON A.M.
ECCLESIAE DE FRINDSBURY QUONDAM VICARIUS
QUAM PROVINCIAM PIA SEDULITATE
ET INTEGRITATE VITAE PER 34 ANNOS ORNAVIT
RELIGIONEM SINE SUCO ET SUPERSTITIONE
DOCTRNAM SINE FAMAE AUCUPIO COLUIT
ORTU SATIS FELIX BENEFICENTIA MAJOR
UTRUMQUE TACERI MALUIT
GRAVTATEM MORUM CUM SUAVITATE COMPOSUIT
PACIS QUOD VIXIT FEMINA LATE SPARFIT
MORIENS AMPLAM MESSEM RECEPIT
AMORUM SATUR (SEPTUAGENARIO PAULO MINOR)
ANIMAM DEO PLACIDE REDDENS FEB. 10th 1724
PRISCILLA FILIA UNICA SUPERSTES ATQUE HAERES
PATRI PARITER AC MATRI CHARISSIMAE PRISCILLAE
IN VITA SIMUL ET IN MORTE CONJUNCTISSIMA
POSUIT
JUXTA CINERES PARETUM ETIAM COLLOCARI
PRISCILLA FILIA VOLIUTE
NUPSIT EA GERGIO GREEN S.T.B.
ECCLESIA DE CLIFFE IN HAC VICUNIE RECTOR
EIQUA DESUNCTO PER ANNOS CONTINNOS 27
VIDUA SUPERFUIT
NATA ES A.D. 1698
DENATA 10th AUG. 1769
GREEN see GIBSON
GUNSTON see CURLING
12. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall
JACOBUS HULKES
DE CHATHAM ARM.
OC ETAT SUAE 50 JAN. 29th
1821
"Cunctis Ille Bonis Flebilis Occidit"
13. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall
EDWARDUS THOMAS DAY HULKES ARM.
DECISSET
DIE NOVEMBRIS SECUNDO
MDCCCXXIII
ANNO AETATIS VIGESIMO SEPTIMO
(See Falshaw for Will)
14. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall
JACOBUS HULKES ARM.
DECISSET DIE APRILIS DECIMO SEPTIMO
MDCCCXXXVI
ANNO AETATIS TRIESIMO PRIMO
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd March 1836
James Hulkes, Esquire, of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury
This is a long will, mostly concerned with detailed trust rules.
Desires to be buried in family vault at Strood Church.
Top wife, Jane, all household furniture and goods, except fixtures, horses, carriages and harness, wines and liquors. She also gets £100. £100 to each of his executors.
Rest and residue of real and personal estate, to mother, Penelope and Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, London, Gentleman, upon trust. They are to sell this, except Government Securities, to pay debts and legacies, etc.
They are to pay his widow an annuity of £300, for life, this is in lieu of Dower Rights.
To such of his daughters who are living, £4,000 each at 21 years. In the meantime, the money to be invested and interest used towards their maintenance and education.
Rest and residue, including his lathe and fittings, tools, etc., plate, plated goods, pictures, prints, books, bookcase, to trustees, in trust, for son James and any other sons alive at his death or to be born, at 21 years, shared equally.
He has a brewery business in Chatham, which trustees will discontinue, either wholly or partly, as they think fit.
Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester, W.W. Day, Little Hermitage and Edward Egglesden, Coachman to Mrs Penelope Hulkes.
Codicil dated 31st March 1836
Very technical, trustees can appoint additional trustees.
Witnesses: W. W. Day and Edward Egglesden
Codicil dated 31st March 1836
If his mother wishes to take possession of Little Hermitage estate, which he holds under a lease granted by her, she may do so, giving notice in writing, within six months of his death. He now gives mother Penelope all fixtures. All wines and spirits, watches, clocks, chimney ornaments, shells and curiosities, turnery performances by his father and himself also to his mother; she also has all clothes and linen.
Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, W.W. Day and Edward Egglesden
Proved 3rd July 1836
15. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall
PENELOPE HULKES
JACOBI HULKES RELICTA
OB AETAS SUAE 78 MAR 21st
1848
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 30th November 1841
Penelope Hulkes of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury
Desires to be buried in family vault at Strood Church.
Appoints Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, Middlesex is sole executor, he has £100. To Mrs Mary Packer the Elder of Cliffe an annuity of 4 shillings per week and servant John Coleman gets £10.
Rest and residue of personal estate and trust estate she may hold to her executor, upon trust. Grand daughters, Penelope Jane Hulkes and Amelia Hulkes, £4,000 each at 21 years.
Witnesses: Henry Coulter, Chatham and Thomas Dewsberry, Rochester
Codicil dated 19th January 1848
Her executor has died since she made her will, she now appoints grandson James Hulkes in his place.
Witnesses: Edward Griffiths, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Ann Reveley ? of Little Hermitage.
Proved 20th April 1848
Henry Smetham described the Hulkes' tomb in the churchyard as, ".. a substantial tomb, surrounded by iron railings, and shielded from the weather by a zinc covered canopy". . The chest tomb, (sans railings and cover), just south of the tower is the Hulkes family tomb, with the family crest. It is a short distance south of the tower, I assume this is the tomb Smetham is referring to (See Churchyard)
HULKES see FALSHAW (and Churchyard)
16. Brass Plaque on North Wall
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF
JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY
WHO FOR UPWARDS OF 50 YEARS FAITHFULLY SERVED THE PARISH OF
STROOD AS HEADMASTER OF THE BOYS' SCHOOLAND AS
CHORISTER, ORGANIST AND CHOIR MASTER OF THIS CHURCH
DIED 2nd OCTOBER 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
R.I.P.
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS
17. SMALL MARBLE TABLET, NORTH WALL
IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD POCOCK
4th SON OF HENRY JOSEPH & ANN POCOCK OF UPNOR
FORMERLY A MEMBER OF THE CHOIR
OF THIS CHURCH
WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1875 AGED 23 YEARS
AT CHIWYA IN CENTRAL AFRICA
UPON THE ANGLO – AMERICAN EXPEDITION
TO DISCOVER THE SOURCE OF THE NILE
"Doing His Duty Well"
According to Smetham, this monument was erected by the Daily Telegraph.
POLHILL see GIBBS
ROBERTS see SLAUGHTER
18. Marble Tablet on North Wall
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
VICTOR CHARLES STURLA ROBINSON
1st BATT. ROYAL FUSILERS (LONDON REGIMENT)
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION
IN FRANCE ON THE 16th OF OCTOBER 1918
AFTER FOUR YEARS SERVICE
FOR HIS KING AND COUNTRY
AGED 30
"He fought the fight and kept the faith,
And the Master says," Well Done",
While he gives him the faithful warrior's crown,
And the prize of a race well run"
19. Marble Tablet with Arms, South Wall
HENRY SHEAFE ATTORNEY AT LAW
DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1752 AGED 59 YEARS
ELIZABETH SHEAFE HIS WIFE DIED
3rd NOVEMBER 1757 AGED 56 YEARS
ROBERT TAYLOR ATTORNEY AT LAW
DIED 17th JANUARY 1762 AGED 44 YEARS
ANN TAYLOR WIFE OF THE ABOVE AND
DAUGHTER OF HENRY AND ELIZ. SHEAFE
DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1782 AGED 61 YEARS
SARAH SHEAFE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE HENRY & ELIZ.
SHEAFE DIED 17th AUG. 1785 IN THE 51st YEAR OF HER AGE
SARAH SHEAFE ERECTED THIS STONE
TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th February 1752
Henry Sheafe
Daughter, Ann is sole executor. His body to be buried under his family pew, in a double deal coffin.
Thomas Taylor to be undertaker. His freehold properties in Kent or elsewhere, not held in trust, to wife, Elizabeth, for ever.
All leasehold and personal estate for term of leases, household goods, investments, his own money or in partnership with Robert Taylor, and all other monies, to his wife and daughters, Ann and Sarah, equally shared.
Witnesses: Ann Woodgate, Mary Norman, Mark of Mary Hulkes, Mary Hulkes
Proved 20th February 1752
Note in Margin, dated 7th December 1827
Will was not administered by Ann Sheafe, now deceased. Her sole executor, sister Sarah did not proved Ann's will,and is also dead, so administration granted to William Nokes of Woolwich, Gentleman, on behalf of John Rugden of Plumsead, Esquire, concerning the Henry Dalyson Charity, (except property in Chatham on 500 year lease, granted to Henry Sheafe on 8th October 1751.) This must refer to property which Henry Sheafe held in trust?
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd May 1757
Robert Taylor
All real and personal estate to wife, Ann for ever. She is also sole executor.
Witnesses: William Buck, Matthew Hood and Henry Mitton
Proved 23th January 1762
20. Marble Tablet with Crest, North Wall
UNDERNEATH
ARE THE BODYS (sic) OF MARY WIFE OF
WILLIAM SLAUGHTER ESQ., OB. 19th DEC.
1704 AET 33 AND MARY THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AN INFANT THIS MARBLE IS PUT
UP IN MEMORY OF THEM BY DAME ELIZ.
ROBERTS THEIR ONLY SURVIVING CHILD
AND WIFE OF SR. WALTER ROBERTS
OF GLASTONBURY IN THIS COUNTY, BART. 1740
William Slaughter, of St. Nicholas, Rochester, was an attorney, and married Mary Venman, of Strood, at St. Mary Magdalen, Old Fish Street Hill, London, on 29th April 1697 (Smetham).
Glassenbury is in the parish of Cranbrook, home of the Roberts family since the reign of Richard II. Cranbrook church contains a Roberts family monument in the form of a genealogical tree, showing many generations.
21. Metal Plaque on North Wall
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH STACE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 27th JAN. 1908
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS
AND FRIENDS TO COMMEMORATE HIS BEQUEST
OF £950 TO DISCHARGE THE OUTSTANDING
PAROCHIAL DEBT INCURRED UNDER THE STROOD
LOCAL ACT OF 1812 HE ALSO BEQUEATHED
TO THE CITY OF ROCHESTER THE ULTIMATE
RESIDUE OF HIS ESTATE TO BE DEVOTED
TO THE REDUCTION OF THE MUNICIPAL DEBT
"Owe no Man Anything"
22. Marble Tablet, North Side of Chancel Arch
NEAR THIS TABLET
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
THOMAS STEVENS
LATE OF LAMBERHURST, SUSSEX (sic)
WHO DIED THE 4th OF NOVEMBER 1824
AGED 95 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 29th OF AUGUST 1800
AGED 65 YEARS
LIKEWISE THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th September 1824
Thomas Stevens of Lamberhurst, Sussex, (sic), Late Senior Alderman of Rochester
To friends, Thomas Thompson of Frant?, near Sevenoaks, Gentleman, Robert Gunning, St. Mary's Hall, Gentleman and David John Day of Rochester, Gentleman, his freeholds, including farm house and lands in Frindsbury and Higham, occupied by Edward Butcher and his freehold in Rochester High Street, occupied by [ ] and [ ] Gould; his freehold 20 acres in Higham occupied by Thomas Bentley, his freehold called Quarrinton House used as two dwellings, adjoining the "Malthouse Shovel" public house in the east end of Chatham High Street (actually in Parish of Gillingham), occupied by Edward Shrewsbury; three freehold cottages adjoining the "Cossack" public house in Delce Lane, Rochester, occupied by [ ] Wildish and [ ] Broughton and [ ] Goodridge; four freeholds in Maidstone Road and Pleasant Row, adjoining the "Royal George" public house, in Rochester, occupied by Widow Stiles, Frederick West, John Bassham and Edward Landen; freehold adjoining the "Angel" public house, in Strood, occupied by James West; freehold adjoining the "Victory" public house in Strood, occupied by John Wilson and a cottage near the "Falstaff" public house in Highham, occupied by [ ] Arthes, upon trust, during the life of his daughter, Mary, wife of Charles Thompson of Rochester, Surgeon, to pay annual rents to her. After her death, if her husband survives her, then to him for life. After both deaths, then to her daughters, equally shared.
Brewhouse and house, storehouse, malt house, waterworks, stable, coach house and buildings adjoining brewery, several public houses, freehold and leasehold, in and near Rochester and other parishes in Kent. Of these, one third has been settled on daughter Mary at her marriage. The brew house and dwellings have been mortgaged by him to raise sufficient money, now in the Bank of England Annuities, to provide an annual sum of £800, in the names of his trustees, for benefit of Jon Prentis Henslow, of Rochester, Gentleman, and Frances his wife, (Steven's other daughter). This is in lieu of profits from brewing business, where Henslow was his partner.
To his trustees, house adjoining brewery, in which he once lived and other house lately occupied by Tadman, now by the brewer or the clerk of the brewery. The furniture of his former house and all contents and freehold and leasehold public houses in and near Rochester, Chatham, Frindsbury, Cobham, Meopham, Luddesdown, Wouldham, Strood and Higham, and other properties not already mentioned, and £2,000 given by him to the funds of the brewery, this to be placed by his trustees in bank annuities, upon trust. They to allow his daughter Mary and husband to live in his old house, for life, and contents of house. Her husband is to carry on brewery business, until two of his younger sons, Charles and Richard Thompson, or other sons are 21. At the age of 14, they are to attend the accounting house of the business and assist there, for which they will be paid £50 per annum, each. Trustees to allow nephew Thomas Chambers, late apprentice to Henry Dixon Edmeades of Strood, Joiner, to have free use and occupation of public house, called the "King's Head" at Upnor, for life, for annual rent of £2.
Trustees to apply his 3% bank annuities he has at death, towards discharge of mortgage of £26,666 13s 4d and dispose of £2,000 advanced by him to brewery.
Surplus of two thirds of profits of brewery to Richard and Charles Thompson at 21.
To servant Charity Baldwin, £200, to servants Mary and Thomas Baldwin, £10 each for mourning; to Thomas Chambers all his clothes.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Thomas Pawley of Lamberhurst, Clothier and Thomas Francis of Lamberhurst, Carpenter
Proved 15th March 1826
Robert Gunning and David Day have renounced execution of will
Thomas Stevens built Gadshill Place, at Higham, which was later the home of Charles Dickens. Mayor of Rochester, in 1787 and 1801, his signature included his title, "Mare of Rochester" !
TAYLOR see SHEAFE
PART TWO Monuments in the old church, recorded by John Thorpe in the early 18th century and published by his son in Registrum Roffensis, 1769.
BOOTH see JELFE
23. Ledger Stone in the Chancel
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
JOSEPH CAESAR AND MARY HIS WIFE
HE HAD ISSUE BY HER NINE CHILDREN
VIZ. AUGUSTINE, ELIZABETH, JULIUS,
MARY, TITUS, TIBERIUS, CAROLINUS,
CATHERINE, FRANCES
HE DIED NOVEMBER 20th 1668
AETAT SUAE 41
SHE DIED APRIL 10th 1701
AETAT SUAE 68
LIKEWISE HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
JULIUS CAESAR
SON OF JOSEPH AND MARY CAESAR
WHO DIED APRIL 29th 1712
AETAT 55
CAESAR see SIMMONDS
24. Ledger Stone in the Nave, near Belfry
HERE LYETH
INTERRED THE BODY OF
JANE CLIVE
THE WIFE OF MR. RICHARD CLIVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 30th 1700
AGED 52 YEARS
"In Briefe, to speak thy praise let this suffice,
Thou wast a wife most loving, modest, wife,
A pious woman, to thy neighbours kind,
A worthy mistress, and of a liberal mind."
HERE ALSO
LYETH THE BODY OF
SARAH CLIVE
THE WIFE OF
RICHARD CLIVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 15th OF JUNE 1721
25. 14th Century Ledger, incised effigy of a woman praying , North Aisle
KI: PVR: LALME: MARIOBE: E: JOHAN: CREYE: PRIERACIS: VINS: IVRUS: DE: PARDVN: AVERA:
26. Ledger Stone in Chancel
HERE LYETH ROBERT AND MARGARET
CHILDREN OF ROBERT AND MARY CURTIS
ROBERT MARCH THE 8th 1712
DIED
MARGARET OCTOBER THE 31st 1720
27. Ledger Stone, North Aisle
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
ELIANOR EVANS LATE WIFE OF
WILLIAM EVANS OF WINDSOR, GENTLEMAN
SEPT. 16th 1705
AGED 77
28. Ledger Stone in the Nave
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
WILLIAM
THE SON OF
WILLIAM FURNER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF AUGUST 1712
IN THE 19th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE ALSO LYETH THE BODY OF
SUSANNA
THE WIFE OF THE SAID
WILLIAM FURNER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF SEPTEMBER 1712
IN THE 48th YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LIETH ALSO THE BODY OF
MR. WILLIAM FURNER SEN.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF MAYMANO DOM 1722
AGED 65
P.C.C. Will , dated 13th May 1721
William Furner, House Carpenter
He wishes to be buried in the church as near to his son, William, as possible.
£5 to the poor people of Strood, not receiving parish alms, to be distributed on the day of his funeral or following Sunday.
To his wife, Mary, an annuity of £20, or life, this is payable from Richard Tassell, her son ,pursuant on a bond made by Richard Tassell, her former husband, before their marriage. Richard Tassell Junior as his father's executor is responsible for this annuity.
Also to his wife, for life, his half share in a water mill in Strood, now occupied by Reginald Head. To his two grandsons, William and John Fidge, his leasehold farm called Sheppard's in Sheldwich, occupied by Moses Easter. Furner holds this farm on a lease from Corpus Christi College, Oxford. If both grandsons die before they are 21, then to his kinsman, William Stott, for the remainder of the term. His little property near Faversham, occupied by Thomas Merritt, to the above grandsons, for ever. If both grandsons have no lawful issue, then to William Stott, for ever. Also to the above grandsons, his leasehold in Strood, known as "Noah's Ark" and another small leasehold adjoining, occupied by Widow Gardin ?. If the above grandsons die before they are 21, then to their brothers, George and Michael Fidge.
His kinsman William Stott will receive rents from the properties until grandsons are 21.Stott is to use the money for the education and clothing of William and John Fidge. Any surplus to testator's daughter, Ann Fidge, mother of the above grandsons. If Ann dies before William and John, then Stott is to retain money until William and John are 21 and then pay it to them.
To William Stott, who now lives with the testator, testator's own dwelling house in Strood and five small properties adjoining, occupied by himself, Henry Netherwood, Sarah Hills, Stephen Trygellins ?, George Trumbull and Jasper Riddle, for ever. He desires Stott not to sell or mortgage any part of these properties. His wife can live in his dwelling house, with Stott, rent free, for six months after his death, or as long as his wife and Stott agree.
Also to William Stott, his little property opposite the "Angel" in Strood, occupied by James Swift, for ever. Stott must keep properties in good repair. The last property is charged with the payment of an annuity of 40 shillings to the Minister of Strood, for ever, towards the Charity School in Strood, for as long as it continues. If it closes, then the Minister will use the money on bread for 20 of the most needy of the poor widows, or other people of Strood, not receiving parish alms. If the money is not paid, the Minister has power to recover the money.
Also to William Stott, two leasehold properties in Strood, occupied by Thomas Mitchell and Robert Hunt. To kinswomen, Jane and Elizabeth Furner, eleven small properties in Rivers Ally, in Rochester High Street, occupied by Anthony Swansbury, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Cooper, Edward Wetherly, Evan Jones, William Atkins, Amy Verrill, John Price, John Hitch ?, Thomas Blewitt and John Clarke. Also to his kinswomen, three properties in Cage Lane, Strood, occupied by Joseph King, Robert Henderson and Susannah Dye, for ever.
To William Paget of Cobham, his horse and furniture, to Mrs Elizabeth Paget, his wife, a gold ring of 20 shillings value, to their four children, Elizabeth, Mary, Thomas and Tassell, £5 each. To his son and daughter in law, Richard and Elizabeth Tassell, eac a gold ring of 20 shillings value. To his very good friend and kinsman, Thomas Dobson and Mary, his wife, each a gold ring of 20 shillings value. To Edward and John Dobson, £10 each. To his good friend, Thomas Winter, a gold ring, value 20 shillings.
His executor is to receive rents from his freeholds for one year to pay debts, funeral costs, legacies, etc., his stock in trade, household goods and personal estate to be valued and sold. Executors to pay residue to William and John Fidge, Ann their mother, Elizabeth and Jane Furner and William Stott in equal shares. William is sole executor. Nominates Rev. C. Parfect and Henry Pooley as overseers of the will, desiring them everything is done properly, according to his will. They have 5 guineas for their trouble, from his personal estate.
Witnesses: Susanna Wharam or Whaham? And William Clarke, Junior
Codicil dated 26th May 1722
Regarding the legacy of 40 shillings from a property occupied by James Swift, he has disposed of this property sine making the will. Now the money will come from the three house in Cage Lane for the same purpose. The school will particularly teach the poor children knowledge and practise of the Christian Religion of the Church of England.
Witnesses: Robert Stunt, Henry Sheafe and Henry Jackson
Proved 20th May 1722
29. Brass with effigies of a Man and three Women, in the Nave
HIC JACENT THOMAS GLOVER, AGNES, ALICIA & JHNA, UXES EJS. QI.OBIIT XIII DIE MES FEBRUARII ANO DNI MCCCXLIIII QRO AIAB PPICIETEUR DEUS AMEN
30. Black Marble on North Wall
NEAR THIS PLACE
LIETH THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DAUGHTER OF
CAPT. JAMES GOTHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 6th OF OCTOBER 1695
AGED 25 YEARS
31. Two Small Stone in the Nave
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
THOMAS HAYES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 12th DAY OF MAY
ANNO DOM 1693
AGED 65 YEARS
NEAR THIS PLACE
LYETH THE BODY OF
BETHIAH
THE WIFE OF
THOMAS HAYES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th DAY OF APRIL 1690
AGED 52 YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 9th May 1693
Thomas Hayes, House Carpenter of Strood.
He gives to his children, John and Elizabeth Hayes, all his property in Strood, known by the name or sign of "The Sadlers Arms", occupied by [ ] Clench, and his other property, on condition that, one year after his death, they sell the properties; the money to be added to his personal estate.
To son, Thomas, 5 shillings, To grandson, Thomas, son of Thomas, £15, to his two sisters, testator's grand daughters, Katherine and Elizabeth, £5 each. The latter legacies to be paid when they are 20 years old. To daughter, Elizabeth, all of her late mother's clothes. After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid, a sum, not exceeding £100, from his his personal estate to be divided between his children, John, James and Elizabeth, half to John and James, and half to Elizabeth. If his estate can not raise the £100 to be divided amongst his children, the the sum will be £50, the legacies of £5 and £15 before given shall be less or half ?
His children, John, James and Elizabeth are his executors. He desires George Lattenden of Frindsbury, Yeoman, to be Overseer of the will and to assist his executors.
Witnesses: James Hayes ?, Samuel ? and John ? Walsall
32. Ledger Stone in the South Aisle
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
ROSE
THE WIFE OF
THOMAS HIND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF OCTOBER 1722
AGED 70 YEARS
33. Ledger Stone in the North Aisle
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
SAMEUL HOLWILL
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
AND TWO CHILDREN
EDWARD AND ELIZABETH
HE DIED JUNE 21st 1699
AETAT SUAE 75
34. Ledger Stone in the Nave
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
MARY JELFE
DAUGHTER OF
MRS. MARY JELFE
OF THIS PARISH WIDDOW
WHO DYED THE 2nd OF MARCH 1673
AGED 23 YEARS
AND ALSO THE BODY OF
MR. FERD. BOOTH
LATE MINISTER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DYED THE 4th OF FEBRUARY 1679
AGED 35 YEARS
AND ALSO THE BODY OF
THE ABOVE MENTIONED
MRS. MARY JELFE WIDDOW
WHO DYED THE 2nd OF MARCH 1679
AGED 63 YEARS
AND ALSO THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE MENTIONED
MR. BOOTH
AND PRISCILLA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 18th OF APRIL 1680
AGED 4 YEARS
35. Ledger Stone in the Chancel
UNDER THIS STONE
LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
WILLIAM LEWIS
SONE OF
WILLIAM LEWIS
DEPUTY VICTUALLER OF
HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY AT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF MAY 1639
AETATIS SUAE ...3... ANNORUM
36. Ledger Stone in the South Aisle
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
MARY PLAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th DAY OF JANUARY 1711
AGED 54
AND ALSO HER HUSBAND
JOHN PLAY
WHO DEPARTED THE
12th DAY OF MAY 1699
AGED 73
37. Ledger Stone in the Chancel
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
DOROTHY PUNNETT
THE WIFE OF
CAPT. THO. PUNNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29th OF JANUARY 1713
AGED 67 YEARS
38. Ledger Stone in the North Aisle
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
STEPHEN SIMMONDS
LATE GUNNER OF
HER MAJESTY'S SHIP
BRITANNIA
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV. THE 23rd 1703
AETAT SUAE 72
AND THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
THE DAUGHTER OF
JOSEPH AND MARY CAESAR
HE HAD BY HER SEVEN CHILDREN
39. Ledger Stone with Arms, in the North Aisle
HERE LYETH INTERRED
THE BODY OF
CHRISTOPHER VENMAN, GENT.
WHO DIED JUNE THE 17th 1710
AGED 41
40. Tablet with Arms on North Wall
NEAR THIS PLACE
LYETH INTER'D THE BODY OF
CAPT. ROBERT WOOD
OBIIT 12th MARCH ANNO 1686
ALSO THE BODY OF
ANN WOOD
HIS WIFE
OBIIT 29th JAN.ANNO 1702 AETAT 76
41. Inscription over door in North Wall of Chapel South of the South Aisle
THIS CHAPEL WAS BOUGHT AND REPAIRED BY CAPT. ROBERT WOOD ANNO DOMINI 1705
Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood",
42. Altar Tomb?
ROBERT BIGGAR
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1806
(No age recorded by Smetham)
MARY
WIFE OF
JOHN BOGHURST
WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1794
AGED 84 YEARS
43. Ledger Stone, Partly cover by "brick furnace"
WILLIAM BARROW
LIEUTENANT OF HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY
SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN BARROW
WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1772
AGED 27 YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 31st march 1772
William Barrow, Gentleman, late lieutenant of H.M.S. Sloop "Hound"
His house to his wife, Elizabeth and "honoured mother, Elizabeth, widow, for life. After death of survivor, then to his brothers and sister, Francis, John and Elizabeth wife of Richard Bromley, equally shared. His mother is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Craddock, William Twopenny and William Twopenny, Junior
Proved 22nd June 1772
44. Ledger Stone
JOHN VENMAN, SENR.
OBIIT 25th NOVEMBER 1703
AETAT 32
Smetham states "Christopher" but it is John in the Register, (buried at the end of November) and the will (below) confirms this identification. The Senior is problematic, no son appears in the will, perhaps he was dead, although one is more likely to have this suffix if both father and son were alive; if there was a son he would have been a child, if so, would the suffix apply? One might not expect a shipwright to be buried inside the church, but House Carpenter, Thomas Hayes, was buried in the nave. Also, what is the relationship between John and Christopher Venman, Gent.?
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 11th October 1703
John Venman, Shipwright of Strood.
His wages, ready money and all household goods and personal estate, to his wife, Jane, for ever. Jane is sole executor and guardian of his daughter, Mary.
Witnesses: John Exabee and Richard Sheafe
Proved 9th December 1703
45. Ledger Stone, with Arms
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, GENT.
SARAH HIS WIFE
SHE WAS FORMERLY WIFE OF
CHRISTOPHER VENMAN
Sarah Phillips Charity
I am assuming this is one and the same Sarah Phillips ?
By her will dated 24th June 1740 she bequeathed £188 18s 3d Old South Sea Stock, to the Minister, Churchwardens and Overseers of Strood, upon trust. They were to spend dividends on bread to be distributed, on the donor's birthday (8th November) to most industrious poor of Strood, not receiving parish alms, as trustees think fit. The South Sea Annuities were paid off on 22nd March 1855 and the money converted into £198 3s 7d Consols at per annum income of £5 18s 10d. The sum bequeathed by Phillips was originally £50, which was due to parish after the death of her nephew, William Pearson, who died about 1747 but the money was not paid over to the parish until 1778.
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Section B "TYPED MANUSCRIPT"
This typed manuscript, date unknown, consists, with three exceptions, of monuments which can no longer be found. The three still extant are, the May headstone, which I am including under South West Corner; the Stevens chest tomb, see Churchyard Existing Monuments, and the Fry monument, the latter inside the church, see Interior.
This record seems to be accurate, although not all the ages can be guaranteed to be accurate.
It is also not clear whether some of the monuments are headstones or ledgers.
46. [1]
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. MARK BARNES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 22nd OF JULY 1803
IN THE 33rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
TWO CHILDREN WHO
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO
THOMAS R. SAKER
WHO UNFORTUNATELY WAS LOST IN
1834
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
MARIA WIFE OF BOTH THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 17Th 1850
IN HER 75th YEAR
ALSO
MARK AND ANN BARNES
GRANDCHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
47. [2]
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES BARTHOLOMEW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF JULY 1774
IN THE 75th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF OCT. 1776
IN THE 76th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO
WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th NOV. 1788
IN THE 50th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
FRANCES BARTHOLOMEW
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JAMES AND SARAH BARTHOLOMEW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th OF JUNE 1823
IN THE 82nd YEAR OF HER AGE
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 10th September 1764
James Bartholomew, Shop Keeper of Strood
To sons James and William, his freehold house in Strood, equally shared, for ever.
To daughter Frances Bartholomew, a damask table cloth and six damask napkins. All other goods and chattels, real and personal estate not already bequeathed, to his wife Sarah, for life, but she can dispose of as she thinks. She is sole executor.
Witnesses: William Dourett, Mary Dourett and J. Bowes
Proved 21st September 1774
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 12th September 1774
Sarah Bartholomew, Widow of Strood
She is "aged, sick and infirm". To daughter, Sarah, wife of Francis Baker of Rochester, half of her clothes. To son James, all his father's clothes; to son William, one guinea. All household goods, shop goods, ready money, debts, bonds, securities and all real and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to daughter Frances Bartholomew, for ever. Frances and William Bartholomew are executors.
Witnesses: Richard Peachy and J. Bowes
Proved 4th March 1777 Power reserved to son William
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd April 1816
Frances Bartholomew, Spinster of Maidstone
To nephew, Robert Henry Bartholomew, of New Inn, Middlesex, Gentleman, half of her bank annuities, in trust, for niece Ann Tennent. To niece Frances Skiller, £20; to niece Frances Jarrett, £20 and clothes, household linen and furniture. To nieces Elizabeth and Bronell Tennent, daughters of her niece Ann Tennent, £10 each, if there are adequate funds after funeral costs etc. To Elizabeth Woodham of Maidstone, Spinster, £10.
Residue to Robert H. Bartholomew, who is executor.
Witnesses: Caroline Burgess and Thomas Freeland
Codicil
To each of her nieces, £10
Affidavit, 5th December 1823
Thomas Hobbs of Rochester is sworn, he was well acquainted with testator's hand and confirms that codicil is in her handwriting. Frances Austin Bartholomew of Rochester also confirms handwriting is authentic.
Proved 9th December 1823
48. [3]
IN MEMORY OF
ANN BARTHOLOMEW
WIDOW OF
WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW
WHO DIED THE 23rd DAY OF DEC.
IN THE 81st YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
ANN TENNENT
WIDOW & DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 8th OF DECEMBER 1831
AGED 62 YEARS
Bennett see Stevens
49. [4]
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES BROMLEY
WHO DIED ON THE 12th OF MAY 1829
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARGARET SARAH
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
JAMES BROMLEY
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF APRIL 1842
AGED 67 YEARS
50. [5]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD FOORD BROMLEY M.D.
SURGEON, R.N.
DIED 29th JUNE 1836
AGED 69 YEARS
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 26th August 1820
James Bromley, Gentleman of Rochester
Wife Margaret and son James Hither are executors. His house in High Street, Strood, lately occupied by Mary Kingsnorth, widow, now unoccupied, to wife and son James, upon trust, they are to sell and hold money in trust.
Furniture, and all household contents and his watches, to wife, for ever. She also gets all silver plate, for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or second marriage, then equally divided(by weight) among his children. Wife also gets £80.
All money from sale of property and residue of personal estate and effects, after payment of debts, funeral, etc., to wife and son James, upon trust. They are to invest money in Public Funds and to pay interest to wife for maintenance and education of their children, as long as she remains his widow. After her death of re-marriage, then to other executor, upon trust. Money to be transferred to children at 21 years of age or marriage of daughters, and to their lawful issue, equally divided.
Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Attorney, Rochester, George Osborn and Jane Lewis
Proved 2nd December 1829
Testator "late of Strood". Wife and son James, both of Strood.
Value of goods and chattels less than £200.
51. [6]
IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE COLLINGS
HUSBAND OF
MARY COLLINGS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 19th 1795
AGED 41 YEARS
52. [7]
HERE LIETH
MRS ELIZABETH DAY
THE WIFE OF
DAVID DAY
OF THE PARISH OF CHALK
SOLE DAUGHTER OF
HENRY & ELIZABETH LOFT
OF THIS PARISH
SHE DIED SEPT. THE 17th 1764
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO PENELOPE
SECOND WIFE OF
DAVID DAY
DIED OCT. 15th 1785
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNA
THIRD WIFE OF
DAVID DAY
DIED FEB. 21st 1808
AGED 73 YEARS
53. [8]
[ ]
ALSO
OF THE ABOVE NAMED
MR MICHAEL EATON
WHO DIED AT BOULOGNE, FRANCE
THE 6th OF AUGUST 1848
IN THE 85th YEAR OF HIS AGE
54. [9]
IN MEMORY OF
MARY EDWARDS
WHO DIED MAY 29th 18003
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF
EDWARD EDWARDS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1817
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA
WIFE OF
EDWARD EDWARDS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV. 14th 1852
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD EDWARDS
WHO DIED JAN. 11th 1880
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO OF
EDWARD KNIGHT EDWARDS
SON OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD & REBECCA EDWARDS
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1842
AGED 8 YEARS
55. 10]
IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE GOLDSTON
WHO DIED THE 13th OF MAY 1804
AGED 70 YEARS
GOLDSTON see STEVENS
56. [11]
HERE LIETH
THE BODIES OF
TWO SONS OF
HENRY & ELIZABETH LOFT
OF THIS PARISH
HENRY THEIR FIRST
DIED 27th OF MAY 1732
AGE 15 MONTHS
HENRY THEIR SECOND
DIED 28th OF FEBRUARY 1762
AGED 24 YEARS
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY LOFT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 18th OF NOV.1773
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 28th OF MAY 1779
AGED 70 YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 2nd February 1765 & 4th July 1775
Henry Loft, Collar Maker
To wife Elizabeth, all of his estate, for ever. She is executor.
Witnesses: William Barton, Martha Mitton and Henry Mitton
Proved 6th December 1773
Elizabeth Loft, Widow
To Sarah Loft of Dartmouth (sic), Kent, Spinster, niece of late husband, Henry Loft, £160 Bank of England Annuities. To Mary Kempton, wife of John of Dartford (aforesaid), Plumber, another niece of late husband, £140 of same annuities. To Elizabeth Hawkings, wife of Edward of Dartford, Yeoman, another niece of late husband, £140 of same annuities, and white callico bed quilt. To cousins Abraham and John Hosmer, sons of cousin, Abraham Hosmer, (deceased).late of Strood,
£50 of the same annuities at 21 years.
All of her clothes and plate, except silver tankard, to Sarah Loft, Mary Kempton and Elizabeth Hawkings, equally shared.
To Hester Alexander of Strood, Spinster, £10. Rest and residue, after expences, to son in law, David Day of Frindsbury, Gentleman; Day is also executor.
Witnesses: James Hulkes and William Twopenny
Proved 13th June 1779
57. [12] The part of this inscription to Charles Martin reads as if it were inside the church, why otherwise
the reference to the churchyard ?
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA MARTIN
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
MR. CHARLES MARTIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1844
AGED 9 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. SARAH MARTIN
WIFE OF
ME. CHARLES MARTIN
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 19th OF JULY 1853
AGED 48 YEARS
IN A VAULT IN THIS CHURCHYARD
LIE THE REMAINS OF
CHARLES MARTIN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SARAH MARTIN
WHO DIED ON THE 21st DAY OF MARCH 1868
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HIS AGE
58. [13]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN PUCKLE
WHO DIED 23rd OF OCTOBER 1792
AGED 61YEARS
ALSO MARY PUCKLE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd OF NOV. 1792
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE TAYLOR
WIFE OF JOSEPH TAYLOR
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st OF AUG. 1827
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
MR. FREDERICK PUCKLE
WHO DIED 29th OF MAY 1838
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
MR. JOHN PUCKLE
WHO DIED 13th OF AUG. 1848
AGED 88 YEARS
59. [14]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN ROBINSON, JNR., ESQ.
LATE OF BOULTON STREET, PICCADILLY
WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1823
AGED 43 YEARS
SAKER see BARNES
TAYLOR see PUCKLE
TENNENT see BARTHOLOMEW
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Section C CHURCHYARD All Extant Monuments - (South West Corner Group in Separate Section)
ST. NICHOLAS FROM THE NORTH EAST.
A VERY UGLY MODERN EXTENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE NORTH WALL AND ORIGINAL? VESTRY. NORTH OF THE CHURCH, IS A LARGE, BLEAK AREA OF GRASS, ORIGINALLY CONTAINING MANY MONUMENTS, WHICH WERE ALSO DESTROYED, UNRECORDED
60. [1] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM ACWORTH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 10th 1865
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
EDWARD JOHN ACWORTH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 4th 1846
AGED 15 MONTHS
ALSO
MARY ACWORTH
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 31st 1885
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. WILLIAM ACWORTH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 19th 1886
AGED 82 YEARS
1855 & 1865 Post Office Directories William Acworth, Tallow Chandler of Strood
Principal Probate Registry Index William Acworth, formerly of Paddock Terrace, Chatham, late 7 Roebuck Road, Rochester, Gentleman. Administration granted to William Acworth of Gravesend and Joseph Acworth of Chatham, both Tallow Chandlers, Value of effects, £793 18s 4d; re-sworn in 1887, £916 18s 4d
61. [2] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 17[ ]
IN THE [ ] YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ROBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED APRIL[ ] 1781 ]
[Infant]
ALSO MRS. ANN ALEXANDER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ]
OF FEBRUARY 178[3] AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO ROBERT ALEXANDER
HUSBAND OF [ ] SARAH ALEXANDER
WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1798 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH TELFER ALEXANDER
WIFE OF THOMAS ALEXANDER
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF OCTOBER 181[3]
AGED [30] YEARS
ALSO HESTER SISTER OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED [ ] OF DECEMBER 1818
AGED [85] YEARS
ALSO SARAH ALEXANDER BENTHAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF AUGUST 1858
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM WALKER BENTHAM
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SARAH ALEXANDER BENTHAM
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MAY [1862] AGED [8]0 YEARS
1855 Post Office Directory William Walker Bentham, Agent for Lloyds
1861 Census William Walker Bentham a Notary Public
Principal Probate Registry Index
William Walker Bentham, late of Rochester, administration to Charles Alexander Bentham, Edgware Road and Bryan Bentham of Rochester, sons, value under, £4,000
AMOS see BOWMER
62. [3] Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. ISAAC GEORGE ANDERSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY [ ] [1862]
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANDERSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER [ ] 1868
AGED 7[2] YEARS
Wright's Directory, 1838, and1851 Census
Trunk Maker/Hardware Man
63. [4] Headstone
IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
HENRY BULL ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1885
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM ATTERSOLL
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 30th 1895
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
H. B. ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED JULY 6th 1902
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO SARAH LYDIA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1917 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL KATE
TWIN SISTER OF
ALICE MAUD
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1892
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO ALICE MAUD
TWIN DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND SARAH ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1875
AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS
Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Attersoll was Landlord of the "Victory" public house for several decades. Son William took the pub over for a brief period.
Henry Attersoll effects amounted to £1,768 18s. Administration was granted to widow, Sarah and son William, Licensed Victualler.
William Attersoll was of Fairlawne, Maidstone Road, Rochester, former licensed victualler. Effects were valued at £2, 345 12s 10d.Administration to widow Sarah and William Henry Dakers, Rent Collector and George Walker, Ironmonger.
BENNETT see STEVENS
BENTHAM see ALEXANDER
64. [5] Incomplete Ledger
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT BLADEN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1861
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO CORNELIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 27th 1862 AGED 54 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS AND 2 DAUGHTERS
ROBERT BLADEN
WHO DIED [ ] 18[37]
AGED [ 3 ] YEARS
THOMAS BLADEN
[ WHO DIED ]
[ AGED [ ] YEARS]
1861 Census Robert Bladen,Sail Maker of Rochester
Principal Probate Registry Index
Robert Bladen, effects under £450, administration to widow Cornelia
65. [5b] Part of Ledger (Missing parts never cut)
GEORGE BLADEN
WHO DIED [OCTOBER [ ]18[37]
AGED [ 3 ] YEARS
CORNELIA NEWNHAM
WHO DIED [ ] 18[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ANN SARAH GOODCHILD
WHO DIED [ ] 18[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
66. [6] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOUCHER
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF DECEMBER 1841
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN ELIZA BOUCHER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th OF JUNE 1863
AGED 72 YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th August 1841
William Boucher, Saddle Maker of Rochester
To daughter Ann Boucher one third of his linen, china, glass, wines, fuel and household goods; to wife Ann Eliza, the rest of his household goods, any dispute to be settled by his executor.
To Edward Ross of St. Margaret's Bank, Rochester and John Foord of Rochester, Plumber, Painter and Glazier, all of his premisses in Rochester High Street, in his own occupation, and Insurance Policy in Equitable Assurance, London, for £500, also mortgage debt of £2,012 2s 5d, with interest, by indenture dated, 12th October 1838 between Mary Grace Tadman the1st part, himself the 2nd part and Robert Matson , Henry Crawter and William Stunt the 3rd part and by several warrants of attorney, upon trust. Trustees to sell his house and with policy money etc., to invest in Public Funds and pay his wife annuity of £20 for life. He leaves his wife a sum sufficient to produce annuity of £50 for his mother in law, Sarah Boucher, "now living with Mr Gideon Davis of Chatham, for her life.
Rest and residue of effects and personal estate to son Thomas, who will pay funeral costs, etc.
Edward Ross and John Foord are executors.
Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester and Mary Blake, 67 Albany Street.
Proved 17th December 1841
BOWES see Appendix
67. [7] Ledger
VARIOUS LEDGERS FORMED INTO A PATH (TO ENCOURAGE MORE WEAR ? !)
SOUTH EAST OF CHURCH, PROBABLY CLOSE TO ORIGINAL SITES
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ISAAC BOWMER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th DAY OF JANUARY
1840 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 26th DAY OF FEBRUARY
1849 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES BOWMER
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER
1840 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. ELLEN AMOS
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE BOWMER
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
ISAAC AND ELIZABETH
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1870
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE BOWMER
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1889
AGED 80 YEARS
BURIED IN HORNE CHURCHYARD, SURREY
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 23rd November 1832 and 4th September 1830
Isaac Bowmer, "Gentleman" of Rochester
To wife Elizabeth, £100 and free use of his household goods and furniture, for life. After her death, to daughter, Esther, wife of James Hall, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane Bowmer, equally shared.
Also to wife, all clothes and household provisions, also dividends from investments, for life. After her death, then to son James £50 and residue of money to his children, Esther, George, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane, equally shared at 21 years. Sons James and George are executors
Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester and James Lewis, Rochester.
Proved 20th January 1840
James Bowmer, Grocer of Rochester
His house in Cazeneuve Street, Rochester, lately occupied by [ ] Ellis, to brother in law, James Hall of Rochester, Stationer, for the benefit of his mother, Elizabeth Bowmer, for her life. After her death to James Hall and Samuel Caddel, to be sold; interest on sum raised to be paid to his children of his sister, Esther Hall, as are living at time of his mother's death, shared equally at 21 years. Personal estate and effects, after usual expenses, to his mother for life; after her death to the children of sister Esther, equally shared at 21 years, in meantime money to be invested in Public Funds.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis and William Jarrett ?, his clerk.
68. [8] Ledger
[IN MEMORY OF]
JAMES BOWMER
DIED THE [ ]5th OF MARCH 18[ ]
AGED 52 YEARS
JAMES THOMAS BOWMER
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO [WAS]
UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED OFF [ ]
THE THIRD OF JANUARY 18[51]
AGED 28 YEARS
ELIZABETH BOWMER
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 185[9]
AGED 69 YEARS
Rochester Gazette, 5th January 1841
"On Sunday morning John (sic) Bowmer master and owner of a barge lying at Sheerness, during the gale, was in the act of laying out a kedge, in order to prevent his vessel striking against the wharf or pier, when the skiff, in which he was occupied, was upset, and he was unfortunately drowned."
BROMLEY see WICKHAM
69. [9] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE BROWN
WIFE OF
ROBERT BROWN M.D.
BORN AT FAVERSHAM
19th DECEMBER 1789
DIED 22nd FEBRUARY 1862
AGED 72 YEARS
"My flesh also shall rest in Hope"
"Lord Jesus receive my Spirit"
ROBERT BROWN M.D.
STAFF SURGEON IN THE ARMY
AND MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF
QUARANTINE AT STANGATE CREEK
DIED 25th MARCH 1865
AGED 84 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
BORN AT TALLANCREE AND KILMORE
CO. DOWN, IRELAND 2nd JULY 1780 OF AN
IRISH-SCOTS FAMILY OF FARMERS THAT
TILLED THEIR OWN LAND FROM THE TOME
OF CHARLES 1
SURVIVED BY 1 DAUGHTER AND
4 SONS AND BY 25 GRANDCHILDREN
"Forsake me not O God in mine old age when
I am gray-headed"
HIS FAMILY BEAR RECORD
OUR FATHER AND MOTHER LIVED
HAPPILY TOGETHER IN THE FEAR OF GOD
IT MAY BE TRULY SAID OF THE ONE
"A good man leaveth an inheritance to his
children's children"
AND OF THE OTHER
"Her children arise up and call her blessed, her
husband also and he praiseth her"
70. [10] Ledger, Very Worn Top Half
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
ANN BRYANT DIED [ ] OCTOBER 181[7]
AGED 3 WEEKS
ALSO FRANCIS BRYANT SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 21st OF MARCH 1821 AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO EDWARD HOOPER BRYANT
WHO DIED 1st ? OF OCTOBER 18[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS
71. [11] Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS BRYANT
SON OF
HENRY SINCLAIR AND ANN BRYANT
OF THIS PARISH
BORN JULY 25th [1843]
DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1848
ALSO ANNE BRYANT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN DECEMBER 14th 1835
DIED AUGUST 30th 1855
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY BRYANT
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 10th 1834
DIED AUGUST 15th 1857
ALSO HENRY BRYANT
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 22nd 1841
DIED JANUARY 17th 1868
ALSO
HERBERT PENNY BRYANT
JAMES BRYANT AND
GEORGE SINCLAIR BRYANT
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO ANN BRYANT
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1875
[AGED 66 YEARS]
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SINCLAIR BRYANT
WHO DIED [NOVEMBER [ ] ] 18[82]
AGED [72] YEARS
1838 Wright's Directory, 1855 Post Office Directory and 1865 Post Office Directory Henry Sinclair Bryant, Staffordshire Warehouse, Glass and Chinaman and Agent of Western Life and Fire Insurance Co.
72. [12] Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY BUCK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 21st OF AUGUST 1821
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND MARY BUCK
WHO DIED THE 8th? OF DECEMBER
1821 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BUCK AND JANE
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF JULY 1827
AGED SIXTEEN YEARS
LIKEWISE
THOMAS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND JANE BUCK
WHO DIED THE 11th ? OF AUGUST 1834
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JANE BUCK
WHO DIED ON THE 21st ? OF NOVEMBER
1841 AGED 5[8 ] YEARS
CHARLES YOUNGEST SON OF
THOMAS AND SARAH BUCK
WHO DIED THE 9th OF FEBRUARY
1894 AGED 62 YEARS
Father, William Buck, is probably the son of Edmund Buck, Yeoman of Temple Manor.
Principal Probate Registry Charles Buck, Esquire of 9 Boley Hill, Rochester, administration to Albert Buck, Land Agent, value £337 15s 2d
73. [13] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SIMSON BULLARD
BORN 3rd NOVEMBER 1800
DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1871
MARY BULLARD
BORN 11th APRIL 1803
DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1882
ANN BULLARD
BORN 24th NOVEMBER 1809
DIED 31st MARCH 1883
1855 Post Office Directory John Simson Bullard, Registrar and Clerk to Board of Guardians, North Aylesford Union
Principal Probate Registry Index Effects under £5,000. Administration to sister, Ann Bullard and Frederick Compton of Walworth, Collector of Rates
74. [14] Large Granite Pedestal
BULMER FAMILY TOMB
IMMEDIATELY TO THE RIGHT, UNDER THE IVY, IS THE FRY TOMB
East Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF
MARTIN BULMER
BORN AUG. 30th 1808
DIED APRIL 5th 1838
AND
MARTIN
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN APRIL 5th 1838
DIED JULY 13th 1839
South Side
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN MARTIN BULMER
BORN JUNE 18th 1780
DIED NOV. 10th 1863
AND
ELEANOR HIS WIFE
BORN MARCH 22nd 1776
DIED JAN. 20th 1864
North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARTIN BULMER
BORN AUG. 2nd 1809
DIED OCT. 30th 1879
AND
EMILY HIS SECOND WIFE
BORN JULY 19th 1813
DIED MARCH 5th 1889
1865 Post Office Directory Martin Bulmer (Junior), Architect and Surveyor, and County Surveyor
Principal Probate Registry Index Martin Bulmer (Junior), Formerly of Maidstone, late of Church Street, Strood. Effects under £30,000. Administration granted to Emily Bulmer, Spinster.
Emily Bulmer's Charity By her will dated 17th July 1888, Mrs Emily Bulmer of Peters Place, Strood, left £2,000 to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Strood. The interest was to be annually distributed at Christmastide, to such poor inhabitants of the parish, as they shall select.
75. [15] Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ANN ELIZABETH WIFE OF
SAMUEL WILLIAM BUTTLER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1877
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
NELCIE DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1873
AGED 4 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
LOTTIE DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1875
AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS
FANNY DIED OCTOBER 8th 1875
AGED 5 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
"Whom the Lord Loveth he Chasteneath"
1875 Post Office Directory Fitter
76. [16] Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ALICE CASTLE
SEVENTH DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY CASTLE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1870
AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
ALSO OF
MARY REBECCA CASTLE
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1875
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
MARY
WIFE OF WILLIAM CASTLE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 187[5 ]
AGED 43 YEARS
1871 Census William Castle, Farmer of Yoke Farm,400 acres, employing 16 men and 10 boys.
77. [17] Ledger
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
STEPHEN CHARLTON
LATE OF EAST FARLEIGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF [MAY] 1829
AGED [3]7 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 5th OF SEPTEMBER 18[52]
AGED 62 YEARS
78. [18] Ledger
WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN, LEFT, DR. BROWN, RIGHT, ABOVE CHAPLIN, JOHN GURR CHAPLIN AND TO LEFT OF LATTER, BRYANT CHILDREN, (NORTH OF CHURCH).
ORIGINALLY, THESE LEDGERS CAPPED BRICK VAULTS, AND WERE ONCE ABOUT
18 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND RAILED. IT IS DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND
THE LOGIC OF DESTROYING THESE VAULTS, A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT MUST
HAVE BEEN INVOLVED, INCLUDING HEAVY LIFTING GEAR TO SUPPORT THE
HEAVY LEDGERS. TO WHAT END?
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN GURR CHAPLIN
OF LONDON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th DAY OF JULY 1837
AGED 44 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND 3 CHILDREN
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE CHAPLINN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GURR CHAPLIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1874
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE THEIR DAUGHTER
WIFE OF
REV. JOHN MACNAUGHT
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1876
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO OF
ROSA CHAPLIN WIFE OF
CLIFFORD WATERMAN CHAPLIN
OF BORROUGH HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1905
AGED 71 YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd May 1830
John Gurr Chaplin, Inn Keeper of Gracechurch Street, City of London
To wife Charlotte, an Assurance Policy in the Economic Life Assurance Co., in sum of £1,000. To each of his children, £500 at 21 years, until then, interest on these sums to his wife, towards their maintenance and education. To brother William James and brother in law, Henry Wright, his ½ share in a house on the north side of Rochester High Street, occupied by H.M. Excise and his ½ share in a house on the south side of the High Street, occupied by Mr Battyl, Linen Draper, in trust.
Rents are to be paid to his wife for her lifetime; this is in lieu of Dower Rights. After her death, to his children, equally divided. If his mother, Elizabeth Chaplin, survives him, she is to receive, for life the rent from Mr Battyl, as she does now. If his wife survives his children, she will receive the income from the properties for life. To his brother and brother in law (above), his leasehold property, money and securities and personal estate, upon trust, to sell and invest in their names in the Public Funds, for benefit of his wife for life, for her and their children's maintenance and education. After her death, then shared equally amongst his children at 21 years.
Brother William and Wright are executors.
Witnesses: John Eddison, H. Eddison and Henry Wright
Codicil dated 9th September 1834
Address now, Clarendon Hotel, New Bond Street. He leaves to his executors , in trust, his freehold, 20 Albermarle Street, lately purchased by him from the executors of Sir John Robinson, Bart., for the same trusts as his other real estate.
Witnesses: Ann Mason, Housekeeper, Henry Wright and Richard Taylor, Waiter at the Clarendon
Proved 8th November 1837
Principal Probate Registry Index
Charlotte Chaplin of 35 Victoria Street, Westminster, widow. Effects under £12,000.
Administration granted to Frank Chaplin, Lt. Colonel 4th Dragoon Guards and Clifford Waterman Chaplin of Market Harborough, Gentleman, sons.
Chatham News, 22nd October 1910
Although there is no room for further inscriptions on the ledger, Clifford Chaplin was buried here in 1910. The local papers carried his obituary.
"MR CLIFFORD WATERMAN CHAPLIN J.P.
There were interred in the family vault at Strood Parish Churchyard on Tuesday, the remains of Mr Clifford Waterman Chaplin, J.P., M. A., of Burrough Astley Hall, Leicestershire, and late of Burrough Hill, Melton Mowbray, whose family resided in this neighbourhood generations back. The deceased gentleman who died on the previous Wednesday, at the advanced age of 80, was a veteran of the Crimean War. He took his degree at Hertford College, Oxford, and afterwards entered the Army, joining the 56th Regiment (the "Pompadours"). He was afterwards promoted to the 49th Foot, the Royal Berkshire Regt., with which he went to the Crimea in the early fifties, and was present both at the assault on the Redan and the Siege of Sebastopol, under Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief. He received both the Crimean and Turkish Medals.
Mr Chaplin was a well known sportsman in the county of Leicester. He was a splendid rider and for many years hunted with the leading packs of Leicestershire. He was a Magistrate of the County of Leicester, and was for five years a member of the Leicester County Council.
The body was brought by rail from Leicester, and was accompanied by members of the bereaved family, as follows:- Mrs Isaac Bell, Miss Rosamond, Miss Eleanor Chaplin and Mrs Somers- Lewis, daughters; Mr Frank Chaplin and the Rev. Alan Chaplin, sons; Mr R. Somers- Lewis, son in law, Mrs Alan Chaplin, daughter in law, and Mr Herbert Chaplin. The service was read by the Rev. Waterman Gardner Waterman, Vicar of Loose, Maidstone, a second cousin of the deceased, and the Rev. W.R. Jones, curate of the parish. Four coffins were already in the tomb, the body of the deceased gentleman's wife having been placed there five years ago............."
Principal Probate Registry Index Clifford Waterman Chaplin, died 12th October 1910. Effects £42,173 8s 6d. Administration granted to Frank Chaplin, Land Agent and Rev. Alan Chaplin, sons.
79. [19] Ledger
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN
OF NO. 2 HYDE PARK GARDENS, LONDON
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1859
AGED 71 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND 14 CHILDREN
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWIN CHARLES CHAPLIN
LT. R.N.
5th S0N OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1860
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CHAPLIN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN
WHO DIED NOV. 7th 1866
AGED 72 YEARS
William James Chaplin was from a family of Coach Masters based in Rochester. During the Regency he was the largest coach operator in the country, running 68 lines with 1,800 horses and 2,000 employees, annual turnover was £500,000. Among his properties were the London coaching inns, "The Swan with Two Necks", "The Cross Keys" and "The White Horse". Seeing the way the wind was blowing, Chaplin sold his coaching business and invested into the new railways, becoming a Director of a Railway Company.
Principal Probate Registry Index William James Chaplin, value of estate, (re- sworn July 1861), under £300,000. Administration to widow Elizabeth, William Augustus Chaplin of Portland Place, Ernest Chaplin of Victoria Street, Westminster, sons and Charles Pressley of Surbiton Hill, Kingston.
Edwin Chaplin, Value under £16,000. Administration to his mother, William Augustus Chaplin of Portland Place, Ernest Chaplin of Victoria Street, Westminster, Barrister, brothers and Charles Pressley.
80. [20] Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF ROBERT CLARK
WHO DIED MAY 6th 185[52] AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT JAMES CLARK
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1892
AGED 81 YEARS
CLERK OF THIS PARISH 57 YEARS
JAMES TOMLIN SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCTOBER 8th 1841 AGED 1 YEAR
EMILY SOPHIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 23rd 1852 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN
WILLIAM JOHN DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1855
AGED 9 MONTHS
ELIZA CATHERINE DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 1858
AGED 16 MONTHS
HENRY THOMAS DIED MAY 22nd 1875
AGED 24 YEARS
CATHERINE DIED OCTOBER 19th 1875
AGED 4 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
THOMAS POWELL CLARK
DIED JUNE 5th 1905 AGED 51 YEARS
INTERRED AT LEYSDORP, SOUTH AFRICA
ALSO
MARY ANN CLARK
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 31st 1918
IN HER 92nd YEAR
Principal Probate Registry Index Robert James Clark, administration to widow, Mary Ann, Charles Cork, Junior, Butcher and William Henry Dakers, Rate Collector, effects £987 0s 2d
CHATHAM OBSERVER AUGUST 6th 1892
"An old and respected inhabitant of Strood passed away on Thursday morning at his residence, Cuxton road.
For over 50 years Mr R. J. Clarke held the office of parish clerk and sexton and formerly was assistant overseer and collector of poor rates. In addition the deceased gentleman was a Strood Trustee and was present at the last meeting, on Thursday week, apparently in his usual state of health. Mr Clarke was 80 years of age and died from decay of nature; he only took to his bed on Saturday. He was widely known throughout the district and was held in high esteem. In politics he was a staunch Liberal."
CHATHAM OBSERVER AUGUST 13th 1892
"On Monday the mortal remains of Mr Robert James Clarke, whose death we announced in our last issue, were interred in Strood churchyard. The funeral was of a very quiet nature and no flowers, by request of the deceased, were sent. The coffin was of polished oak with brass furniture.
The chief mourners were, Mr R. J. Clarke, (son), Mr J. W. Earle, Mr C. J. Cork, (son in law), Messrs S. and E.W., (brothers in law), Mr W. Ballard, (nephew), Mr S. Clarke and Mr E. W. Clarke (grandsons). A number of the Strood Parish Trustees were in the churchyard, to which body the deceased belonged for many years, Messrs C. D. Levy, G. Robinson, C. Young, J. R. Bell, J. Stevens, A.B. Acworth, etc. The Rev. S. St. B. Sladen officiated and Mr Gates of Frindsbury carried out the funeral arrangements."
81. [21] Headstone
COBB HEADSTONE, MOVED TO EAST CHANCEL WALL,
VARIOUS LEDGERS IN ORIGINAL POSITIONS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIANNE FARLEY
WIFE OF
MR. CHARLES COBB
WHO DIED THE 26th OF APRIL 1844
AGED [8]1 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY THEODORE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 27th OF SEPTEMBER 1843
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO
MADELAINE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 5th OF NOVEMBER 1849
AGED 11 YEARS
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace,
Gentleness, Goodness, Meekness"
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES COBB
WHO DIED THE 13th AUGUST 1889
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ALSO
ELIZABETH MUNRO COBB
HIS SECOND WIFE
WHO DIED 10th MAY 1892
INTERRED WITH HIM IN THE NEW CEMETERY
1838 Wright's Directory/1865 Post Office Directory Draper and Hatter / Clothier and Linen Draper
Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Cobb, Value of Effects, under £201
CHATHAM OBSERVER
"Death of Mr Cobb – Mr Charles Cobb died at his residence, Vicarage road, Strood, on Tuesday, at the ripe old age of 81 years. For many years Mr Cobb was the head of the firm of Cobb and Son, tailors and drapers, and until a few years back took a prominent part in public affairs, more especially as a town councillor of Rochester, and a trustee of the parish of Strood Advancing age compelled him to retire from these appointments, and for some time past he had enjoyed the well earned repose, which is the reward of all long and useful lives. He was one one of the most highly esteemed citizens, and his death is much regretted"
82. [22] Ledger
[ IN MEMORY OF ]
EDWARD COLES DIED THE 28th OF
MARCH 1817 AGED 45 YEARS
JOHN WEST DIED THE 2nd OF
FEBRUARY 1848 AGED 64 YEARS
THOMAS COLES DIED THE 28th OF
APRIL 1809 AGED 8 MONTHS
FRANCES MARY COLES DIED
THE 11th AUGUST 1817 AGED 3 WEEKS
ELIZA COLES DIED THE 2nd OF
OCTOBER 1844 AGED 29 YEARS
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD COLES AND JOHN WEST
DIED THE 25th OF SEPTEMBER 1854
AGED 72 YEARS
EDWARD ROBERT COLES
SON OF THE ABOVE EDWARD COLES
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER
30th NOVEMBER 1878 AGED 75 YEARS
CHARLES HERBERT COLES
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD ROBERT COLES
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
3rd SEPTEMBER 1926
AGED 65 YEARS
Principal Probate Registry Index
Edward Robert Coles. Administration granted to Edward Coles of Shanklin, Gentleman, son, Franklin T. Boucher of Stornaway, Customs Officer and Robert Clement Pope of Rochester,
Gentleman, value of estate (re-sworn 1879),under £45,000.
Charles Coles, of Worthing, Administration to widow, Sophia and Sophia, spinster. Value £7,336 0s 2d.
COUCHMAN see Appendix
83. [23] Ledger Fragment
{IN MEMORY OF]
[WILLIAM ROBERT COWELL]
[WHO DIED APRIL? [ ] 1851]
[AGED 64 YEARS]
..................................Break....................................
ALSO MARY COWELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ROBERT [COWELL]
WHO DIED [ ] FEB[RUARY] [1866]
AGED 74 YEARS
1855 Post Office Directory William Cowell, Tailor
84. [24] Ledger Fragment
[IN MEMORY OF]
[ SARAH HARRIETT CRESSWELL]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 12th MARCH
1845
(AGED ABOUT 75)
ALSO OF
WILLIAM CRESSWELL
LATE OF THE NAVY PAY OFFICE
SOMERSET HOUSE
BROTHER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1849
AGED 82 [YEARS]
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd May 1844
Sarah Harriet Cresswell, widow, of Strood, formerly of Lympstone.
All of her estate to Harriett Woollett of Strood, widow niece of late husband, she is also executor.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Cresswell of Strood and William Croft of Grafton Street, Fitzroy Square, London.
Proved 30th April 1845
85. [25] Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
CHARLES DOMINIC DAWES
WHO MET WITH HIS DEATH AT THE
GREAT HERMITAGE MAY 11th 1881
AGED 54 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
CHARLOTTE SUSANNAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN 18th JANUARY 1827
DIED 15th JANUARY 1906
"Thy Will be Done"
CHATHAM OBSERVER
"FATAL SCAFFOLD ACCIDENT AT HIGHAM
MR DAWES KILLED AND SEVERAL WORKMEN INJURED
INQUEST AND VERDICT
On Wednesday afternoon, whilst a party of workmen, engaged in carrying out extensive alterations and improvements to the mansion known as "The Great Hermitage", Higham, next Rochester, were in the act of fixing some massive stone work upon the upper portion of the building, which is being considerably enlarged, the scaffold suddenly gave way precipitating the men to the ground, and dragging with it a portion of the stone work. Mr Charles Domineck (sic) Dawes, master mason, in business in Cuxton road, Strood, who had been superintending the placing of the stone and was on the scaffolding at the time, was killed instantly, some of the heavy material having fallen upon him, completely crushing him.
Another man named William Humphries was very seriously injured internally, and his head was much bruised. He was at once conveyed to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester, where he now lies in a precarious condition. Two others named John Lines, bricklayer of New Brompton, and Alfred Toser, of Strood, sustained severe injuries. They were also removed to the hospital.
Upon the news of the accident reaching Strood, much excitement was occasioned, as Mr West, builder, and contractor of Strood, had a large party of workmen, employed in hastening the completion of the work, in order that the owner, Mrs Cunliffe might take up her residence there, and it was not known who or many were injured.
On Thursday afternoon, at 4.30 o'clock; W.J. Harris, Esq., Coroner for this district of the county, held an inquest on the body of the deceased, at the Sir John Falstaff and heard the following evidence.
Mr McLellan, solicitor of Chatham and Rochester, represented Mr West and the deceased's son watched the family interests.
Samuel William Butler, engine fitter, residing at Glanville road, Strood, said that the deceased was a stone mason and resided at Cuxton road, Strood, He was aged 54 years and was employed at the "Great Hermitage" in this parish.
Thomas Patience, bricklayer's labourer, residing at Strood, said I was employed at the alterations of the "Great Hermitage", and the deceased was also employed there. Yesterday about five o'clock, I was waiting on the bricklayers about twenty yards from the scaffold upon which the deceased and two others were working. I saw the scaffold in the act of falling out. It appeared to come down, "end ways". I ran and caught one of the men named John Lines and called out for help. The deceased and the other man Humphries fell amongst the brick rubbish below. Two wooden corbels fell upon them but I could not say whether one of the corbels struck the deceased. One of the corbels had marks upon it and appeared to have struck deceased. The scaffolding appeared to me quite safe and was put up in the usual way. My opinion is that as the men were lifting, the strain cause upon the pudlock forced it out of the brick work and so the scaffold gave way.
By a juryman: As the scaffold fell the pudlock fell.
Mr John West said, I am a builder, residing at Strood, and I am engaged repairing the Great Hermitage, and the deceased was employed by me as a master mason. I was on the scaffold about half an hour before the casualty occurred and at other times during the day. It was put up in the usual way and, in my opinion, safe. I was called directly the accident occurred and went to the spot. I found the deceased and William Humphrey lying upon one another, the latter lying upon the deceased. I assisted to get Humphrey out and then found the deceased lying dead under him. The deceased was very much cut. Deceased's head had come into contact with something and it had cut him. I had seen the wooden corbel with blood on it and deceased may have struck his head on that. The men fell about ten feet. My theory as to the cause of the fall was that there was not sufficient care used in attempting to lift the corbels without tackle into it's place. If I had been present I should probably have directed them to use tackle. Deceased was responsible for this as master mason. The other two men were acting under his direction. The deceased was a man of great experience. The effect in not using the tackle was that more weight was brought to bear upon the scaffold.
George Matthews, in the employ of Mr West, said I erected all the scaffolding around the building and lift all heavy weights. I considered the scaffold was safe. The men in lifting the corbel would naturally lean to the wall and by son doing they forced the pudlock out of it's place and so the scaffold fell. Nothing of the scaffold was broken.
Joseph Longhurst Johnson gave similar evidence, The Coroner having summed up, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death"."
(Many monuments made by Dawe can be seen in local cemeteries and churchyards)
86. [26] Ledger
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF THE
REVD. THOMAS DEACON
14 YEARS INCUMBENT OF THIS PARISH
BORN JUNE 21st 1786
DIED DECEMBER 4th 1846
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] [1854]
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 29th June 1844
Rev. Thomas Deacon
Household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., money and all other estate, to wife Mary Ann, who is his executor.
Witnesses: H. Wickham, Solicitor, Strood and R. Wickham
Proved 26th December 1846
87. [27] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
AGNES LOTTIE DIBLEY
WHO DIED 7th JULY 1879
AGED 10 YEARS
MARIA SMITH
WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1893
AGED 85 YEARS
HENRY DIBLEY
WHO DIED 19th JULY 1908
AGED 69 YEARS
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"
MARY DIBLEY
WHO DIED 7th MARCH 1918
AGED 81 YEARS
1874 Post Office Directory/1895 Kelly's Directory Henry Dibley, Boot Maker/ Henry Dibley and Son, Boot Makers and Leather Sellers Circa 1899, one of the Strood Trustees, Parochial Government (see photograph in "History of Strood" , by Henry Smetham
Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Dibley, administration to widow Mary, value £156 19s 7d
CHATHAM OBSERVER
MR. HENRY DIBLEY
Much regret has been caused in Strood by the death of Mr Henry Dibley, an old and highly respected tradesman. The circumstances are the more sad by reason of the suddenness of the event.
The deceased, who carried on the business of a boot maker in North Street, was in the shop on Saturday and appeared in his usual health. Shortly before midnight he had a stroke and died at five o'clock next morning. The late Mr Dibley was 69 years of age.
A native of Berkshire, he came to Strood thirty nine years ago and continued in business up to the tome of his death, residing in North Street, for upwards of twenty years. Although of a retiring disposition, he took an interest in matters affecting the welfare of the place. For many years he was a member of the Strood Trustees and was one of the founders of the Strood Workmens Institute. For twenty years he was chairman of the committee, and also Hon. Secretary for several years. When he retired from the committee in 1903 he was presented with an illuminated address, in which was inscribed the following resolution, "Resolved that the resignation of Mr Henry Dibley as a member of the committee be accepted with regret and that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to him for the very valuable and highly esteemed service rendered by him to this club since it's institution".
The deceased was a member of the Strood Parish Church, he was also a regular attendant at the Sunday morning service in the Cathedral.
The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, when the body was interred in Strood Churchyard amid many manifestations of regret. The coffin was first taken into Strood Parish Church, where the service was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. A. T. Wallis) and the Vicar of Frindsbury (Rev. F. S. Forster), who also officiated at the grave.
The mourners were the five sons, George, Frank, Ernest, Charles and Harry - ,and Mr J. H. Jennings, The Strood Trustees were represented by Messrs W. Edmonds, C. G. Link, W. J. Wenborn, W.H. Dakers, W. J. Dakers, T. Skinner, H. Palmer, J. S. Hitch, G. Dow, H. Smetham, T. C. Holliday, F. W. Clarke, A. Charrison, (assistant overseer), Messrs S. Manly, (secretary), Mr E. Couchman, (one of the oldest members), and Mr G. Patterson, (steward), represented the Strood Institute............"
FRENCH see STACE
88. [28] Headstone with Blank Ledger covering Vault (See Interior Monuments)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS FRY
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT RAINHAM
THE 25th OF AUGUST 1832
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 10th OF APRIL 1842
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCES FRY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1856
AGED [5]3 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE STROUGHILL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
MR. THOMAS FRY
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1861
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES FRY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1862
AGED 47 YEARS
(This vault adjoins the Bulmer monument)
1861 Census Charles Fry, Fund Holder, brother in law to Martin Bulmer.
Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Fry, administration to Ann Wynn of Strood, sister, widow. Value under £2,000
89. [29] Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
JAMES GANDEE
HAT MAKER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 1821
AGED 36 YEARS
90. [30] Ledger (See Interior)
[IN MEMORY OF]
[MIL]LISCENT
WIFE OF J. GIBBS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
DIED 15th JANUARY 1818
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF JOHN GOWER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF MARCH 1848
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO THE
ABOVE NAMED JOHN GOWE[R]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF APRIL 1867
AGED 82 YEARS
GOLDSTON see STEVENS
91. [31] Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN GOUGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1849
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCIS KING
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1849
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES GOUGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1966
AGED 59 YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th October 1848
John Gouge, Saddle and Collar Maker.
Family Bible with Life of our Saviour, to son John Hazel Gouge. His watch and seal, to son James.
Two Bonds from the Trustees of Strood Parish, for £200 at interest if 4 ½ per cent, the other for £116 at 5%, to his sons, (above), equally shared.
All furniture and household goods, ready money and money in Benefit Club held at Canal Tavern in Frindsbury, and residue of personal estate to Samuel Tu[rner] of Strood, Gentleman, upon trust, for benefit of wife, Annie Gouge, as long as she remains his widow, and for the maintenance and education of his daughters and son, Elizabeth, Emily and William.
His freehold house and 6 acres, in Frindsbury occupied by William Ballard, to be shared equally by his sons, John and James.
Two freehold houses and ¾ acres of land near the Stone Horse, in Frindsbury, occupied by William Ballard and freehold cottage and ½ acre in Cliffe occupied by William Ballard, to son Charles. His freehold dwelling house in Strood to his wife.
Executor Samuel Turner is only executor of the part of the will relating to his widow and children, Charles, William, Elizabeth and Emily. Sons John and James are executors of all other parts.
Witnesses: Henry Watson Whaley, Samuel Clark and Robert James Clark.
Proved 17th October 1849
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th July 1849
Frances King
£52 10s of Bank Stock and residue after usual expenses, to Elizabeth Gouge, wife of John Hazel Gouge, Carpenter; he is sole executor.
Signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: Robert James Clark, Parish Clerk, William Tomlin, Gentleman and James Wells Waters ?, Tailor
Proved 18th December 1848
GOWER see GIBBS
92. [32] Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA COLE
WIFE OF
THOMAS HARCOURT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th DAY OF JANUARY 1853
IN THE 30th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS HARCOURT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF APRIL 1891
FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS LAY CLERK
OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL
ALSO
GEORGE HARCOURT
[ ] SON WHO DIED ON
THE [ ] OF JULY 18[56]
[ AGED 3 ½ YEARS]
1855 Post Office Directory Thomas Harcourt, Piano Tuner,
Principal Probate Registry Index Thomas Harcourt, formerly of 57 High Street, Rochester, late of 1 Boley Hill. Music Seller, Piano and Harmonium dealer. Administration to widow, Elizabeth and son Thomas, an Organist of Gorden Terrace, Rochester. Value £1,433 5s 7d
CHATHAM OBSERVER
"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. THOMAS HARCOURT
The remains of the late Mr Thomas Harcourt, whose death at the age of 68, we recorded in our last issue, were interred with every token of respect in the family grave in the old parish churchyard at Strood, on Saturday afternoon, the funeral being witnessed by a large number of friends, who had long been intimately acquainted with the deceased.
The late Mr Harcourt was in business in the city for 30 years as a music publisher, etc., and for 30 years held the position of Lay Clerk at the Cathedral Church, and also taught the choristers for many years under the organist, Mr Hopkins. This being so, it was only natural that the Cathedral choir should attend the funeral, and pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased's memory. The funeral cortège, consisting of a car and three carriages, left deceased's late residence in Boley Hill, shortly before two o'clock.
The mourners were – Mrs Harcourt, (widow), Mr Thomas Harcourt, (son), Mr Harcourt Armes, and Mrs Thomas Harcourt, Jun., (daughter in law), Mr John Harcourt and Mrs Folkes, (cousins), Mr Nokes, Mr John West, Mr W. F. McLellan. The coffin was of massive plain oak, with black furniture, and was thickly surmounted with beautiful wreaths and crosses, sent by members of the family and friends. The plate bore the following inscription "Thomas Harcourt, died April 13th 1891, aged 68". On the body being conveyed to the principal entrance of the church, was met by the Rev. George Farmer, (Curate in charge of St. Matthew's, Borstal), and the Cathedral choir in robes, and also Mr J. G. Jeffery (an old friend of the deceased), and the beautiful opening sentences of the Burial Service were immediately commenced, to Dr Croft's appropriate music, Mr John Hopkins, (the Cathedral organist), being at the harmonium. The appointed Psalm was also chanted by the choir, who also concluded the musical portion of the service at the graveside. Mr John Hoplins presiding at another harmonium placed there for the occasion on a raised platform. The service was most impressively read by Mr Farmer, and the singing was rendered with that great care and tasteful expression which the deceased was always so very particular in cultivating with the choirs he instructed. Before the service was concluded the hymn, "There is a blessed home", (A and M), was well rendered. The wreaths and crosses were sent by the following friends – The Widow, Mr and Mrs Thomas Harcourt, Martha, Mary and Alice, (nieces at Norwich), Mrs Richard Moore, Mr W. F. McLennan, Mr and Mrs Dibley and family, a token of respect from Mr John Ashdown after 28 years of business connection with Mr Harcourt, Mr W. T. Boucher, (Sandgate), the Misses Formby, Mr George R. Dale and family. Among those present at the graveside, in addition to the mourners, were Mrs J. West, and Mrs Nokes, Rev. Canon Jelf, Rev. A. L. Coates (Vicar of Shorne), Rev. J. H. Jackson (Vicar of Frindsbury), Mr Churchwarden Allsworth, Mr C. T. Ellington, Mr George Dale, Mr Ernest Dale, Mr J. Hopkins, Mr George Hopkins, Mr W. Makepeace, , Mr J. Voysey, Mr G. F. Mariner, Mr T. C. Holliday, Mr J. B. Fearnley, Mr J. G. Jefferey, Mr J. Newman, Mr J. Ashdown, Mr J. Basset, Mr and ,Mrs J. A. Nash,Mr W. Day, Mr E. J. Hegley, Mr Couchman, Mr H. Sweet, Mr E. Packham, Mr J. Huggett, etc. The late Mr Harcourt was for some years choirmaster at St. Margaret's Church, and his son is now organist and choirmaster. On Sunday evening at that place of worship, at the close of the evening service, Mr George Dale played as an out voluntary two pieces which were great favourites of the deceased gentleman, Spohr's "Blest are the Departed" and "Praise His Awful Name", by the same composer"
93. [33] Ledger
THOMAS HAWKINS
HIC JACENT CINERES
OBIIT ANNO AETATIS 56
21st APRIL 1814
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd July 1808
Thomas Hawkins, Esquire
Appoints friends William Drove? And Richard Saxham, both of New Inn, London, are executors.
To his housekeeper, Hannah Sawyer, if she is still with him, "but not otherwise", an annuity of £150, out of his personal estate. His executors have £100 each.
To Charlotte Huggett, spinster, £100; to all his servants with him at his death, (except latter two), £5 each and decent mourning clothes.
To his executors and Hannah Sawyer, a mourning ring of 2 guineas value. Also to Hannah Sawyer, if in his service, his furniture, fixtures, plate, linen, china, books, pictures, prints, trinkets and all other effects, (money and investments excepted).
His executors, his dwelling house in Strood, purchased from Richard Knight, upon trust, for the use of Hannah Sawyer, condition as before, and then to his own right heirs as intestacy.
Rest and residue of personal estate, after legacies and usual expenses, to such as would be entitled under intestacy rules.
Witnesses: Edward Twopenny, Junior, E. J. Twopenny, Attorney, Rochester and D. B. Lewis Clerk to Messrs Twopenny.
Proved 20th July 1814: Executors have renounced execution of will. Granted to Martha Wilson, sister and only next of kin.
Note in margin dated 30th 1827: Will not administered by Martha Wilson, deceased. Now granted to William Wilson, her son and executor.
94. [34] Coped Stone
North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN REBECCA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BLAKE HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1880
AGED 71 YEARS
South Side
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BLAKE HILL
LATE RETIRED OFFICER H.M. CUSTOMS
WHO DIED AT LIVERPOOL FEB. 19th 1908 IN HIS 90th YEAR
95. [35] Fallen Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD HOLLINGDALE
DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1856 AGED [59 YEARS]
ALSO SARAH HOLLINGDALE
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 9th 1863 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES WRIGHT
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1878 AGED 42 [YEARS]
ALSO JOHN HOLLINGDALE
WHO DIED IN CROWN LANDS, MELB[OURNE]
8th OCTOBER 1883 AGED 40 [YEARS]
[ALSO] FREDERICK HOLLINGDALE
DIED 13th DECEMBER 1850 [AGED 18 YEARS]
"We know that we have passed
Into Life because we Love Thee"
HORACE HOLLINGDALE
DIED 6th AUGUST 1851 AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO SARAH AND [ ]
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO EMILY DEBO[RAH WRIGHT]*
WHO DEPARTED INTO THE [ 1906 ]
AGED 72 YEARS
*Not buried here? Not in the register, died in the Greenwich Registration District
1855 Post Office Directory Richard Hollingdale, Baker
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated Robert Hollingdale, Corn Dealer and Flour Factor
The wife Sarah, all real and personal estate, she is executor.
Witnesses: Hohn S Cobb and John Langford
Proved 5th April 1856
Principal Probate Registry Index Sarah Hollingdale, administration to Emily Deborah Hollingdale, value under £450
96. [36] Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
BARNABAS HOWES
WHO DIED ON THE 9th OF AUGUST 1860
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HOWES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 27th JULY 1827
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA MIDRED
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE STEVENS
OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 12th OF MAY 1866
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO JESSE STEVENS
WHO DIED ON THE 24th JULY 1869
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO ANN STEVENS
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 24th OF SEPTEMBER 1882
IN THE 86th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO GEORGE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
JESSE AND ANN STEVENS
WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF FEBRUARY 1916
AGED 97 YEARS
1851 Census Barnabas Howes, Police Constable in Chatham
1855 Post Office Directory George Stevens, Druggist, Agent for Yorkshire Fire & Life
Principal Probate Registry Index Barnabas Howes, of Little's Cottages, Frindsbury, administration 1867 to Mary Ann Howes, of Higham, value of effects, under £200
Jesse Stevens, of Troy Town, Rochester, died at Ordnance Place, Chatham. Administration to son George, a Chemist of Strood. Under £300.
George Stevens, died at Albany Terrace, Chatham, administration to Sarah Ann Stevens and Ann Greenwood, wife of Arthur, value £35, 207 4s
97. [37] Chest Tomb, Sides Extremely Eroded (Also see Interior)
HULKES TOMB
ORIGINALLY WITH RAILINGS AND COVERED BY A ZINC COVERED CANOPY
Ledger
(Crest)
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS HULKES, ESQ.
[WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1805]
[AGED 72 YEARS]
ALSO SUSANNAH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE[WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1821]
[AGED 88 YEARS]
THOMAS EDW. HULKES, ESQ.
SON OF THOMAS & SUSANNAH HULKES
[BORN] JANY. [ ] 1774
DIED JANY. [24th ] 1824
WILLIAM WILDE DAY, ESQ.
[WHO DIED 6th MAY 1844]
[AGED 75 YEARS]
[ Verse ? ]
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HULKES, ESQ.
SON OF
THOMAS & SUSANNAH HULKES
[WHO DIED 29th JANUARY 1821]
[IN HIS 50th YEAR]
[EDWA]RD THOMAS DAY HULKES, ESQ.
[SON OF THE ABOVE ?]
[WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1823]
[AGED 27 YEARS]
North Side
[SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF]
[ ? ] EDWARD HULKES, [ESQ.]
[ ]
[ ]
West Side
CHARLES
HULKES
SON OF JAMES
& JANE HULKES
[WHO DIED]
[ [ ] JULY 1828]
[AGED 14 MONTHS]
East Side
Illegible
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd August 1805
Thomas Hulkes, of Strood, Esquire, Alderman of the City of Rochester
To wife Susannah, £100, also household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., (except fixtures), she is to have free use of his house in Strood, but not stables, storehouses, lofts, granaries or other buildings, now used or to be used by their son Thomas Edward, in his business as miller, unless she pays rent for these premises. Also to Susannah, an annuity of £200 for life, out of his brewery in Chatham or other buildings or public houses; this is to be paid by son James, who for some years has carried on the business as a partner, or by others, as laid out in will.
To Francis Barrow, Surgeon of Strood, all his brewery and all public houses and other buildings with all utensils and fixtures, upon trust. Barrow is to permit son James Hulkes and his son or sons, to takes rents and profits and an annuity of £200.
If James has only daughters, and she or they live to 21 years, then, upon trust, Barrow will by sale or mortgage, raise £4,000 and pay daughter or daughters at 21 years, shared equally.
Son Thomas Hulkes is also to rents and profits from brewery business, for life, after his death, then to his son or sons, shared equally, Barrow also to renew leases.
To son James, all horses, drays, carts and carriages, malt, corn, grain and other stock. To Francis Barrow, his dwelling house in Strood, upon trust, subject to rights of his widow; and other buildings used or will be used by son Thomas in business of miller, also his house, corn windmill and lands in St. Margaret's, Rochester, occupied by Thomas Huggins, (nephew), and all other houses, mills, storehouses, granaries, etc., used in his business as a miller, and other freeholds and leaseholds, not belonging to the brewery in Chatham, to allow son Thomas rents and profits of his other freeholds and leaseholds. If son Thomas has no sons, Barrow is to raise £4,000 to pay to daughter or daughters at 21 years, as before.
Barrow will, from time to time, allow son James rents and profits from the freehold and leasehold trust estates. After the death of James, upon trust, for his son or sons.
To son Thomas, all horses, carts, wagons and other stock used in the mill business, also to Thomas, £2,000. To nephews and nieces, Thomas and William Huggins, Ann Grant and Mary Bridge, £100 each. The children of late nephew, Richard Hurt, £100 equally shared.
To Ann Falshaw of Strood, widow, and Ann her daughter, and to Elizabeth wife of Francis Barrow, 10 guineas each. To Francis Barrow, £50 upon proving the will.
His two sons or survivor, to take, within 12 months of his death, to take money from his personal estate, ans invest it in their names for the Vicar of Boughton Monchelsea and the perpetual Curate of Strood. The amount will be that needed to raise £5 per annum, shared (i.e. £2 10s each), which is to be used for buying bread for poor persons of both parishes, who do not receive parish alms. This is to be distributed on the Sunday preceding February 22nd each year, after divine service.
Concerning his banking business, in Rochester, "Rochester, Chatham and Strood Bank" and firm of "Day, Hulkes and Company" , so Thomas will succeed him as a partner.
Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Strood, George Stur.... ? And M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs.
Proved 26th April 1806
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated4th July 1776
James Hulkes, 1726 – 1781, was the brother of Thomas Hulkes, above, (both born in Boughton Monchelsea). It seems he was buried in the Hulkes vault (see widow Ann's will). Although there is no visible inscription to him (or his widow) on the tomb, there may have been a simple ledger, which was replaced in 1805 by the grander monument there today. Whether or not this is the same vault, I believe it will be of interest to include concise versions of their wills as well.
James Hulkes, of Strood, Baker and Alderman of the City of Rochester
Appoints wife, Ann and brother, Thomas Hulkes, executors.
To sister An Hurst, an annuity of £20 for life, this comes from his house and farm at Sole Street, in Frindsbury, Higham and Cliffe, lately occupied by William Heath, but now in his own occupation.
To sister Mary Hulkes, an annuity of £10, this from his property known by the sign of "The Dolphin" in Strood, occupied by John Spangbourne.
All other freeholds, (subject to payment of an annuity of £10 to nephew, John Gunston, after the death of wife Ann), to the use of his brother, Thomas. His leaseholds, (subject to the charge of an annuity of £20, from his property called "Newark Estate"), payable to nephew John Gunston after widow's death, to wife Ann, she to keep in good repair and renew leases, after her death, to brother Thomas for remainder of term(s).
To wife, Ann £100; to sisters Ann Hurst, Mary Hulkes, Jane Thames, widow, Elizabeth Austen, widow and Susannah, wife of brother, Thomas, £10 each. To John Gunston, £5; to nephews, Richard Hurt and John Huggins, £50 each at 21 years; to Also to John Huggins, £200, when executors think it prudent to enable him to go into business as a master. From his personal estate, executors will provide James Huggins clothes and other necessaries during his apprenticeship; he is also to get £20 at the end of his apprenticeship to buy a chest of tools, subject to "that he bears the character of his present master of being sober and honest".
To nieces, Ann wife of James Hearnden, Sarah, wife of William Tranah and Mary Huggins, Spinster, £5 each. In his former will he had made nephews and nieces ? , (except James Huggins), and he now "hopes God will forgive them as I freely and sincerely do and have done this only that they may remember it".
To James Hearnden, £5; he had given him considerably more money in his former will but " he knows he has the same cause for reflection as his wife and her sisters have". (I wonder what the offence was?)0
To wife Ann, her gold watch with chain and seal and his gold ring, pieces of old money and coins, she owned at their marriage. After her death, his books, rings, pieces of old money and coins, and piece of gold, as follows, to nephew Richard Hurt, his mourning ring he had for his late cousin, James Hulkes, ? Dictionary and 15 volumes of ? "History of England"; to nephew, John Huggins, his mourning ring which he had for his late brother, Thames and 8 volumes of the "Spectator", 3 volumes of "History of America" and Montaigne's "Farriery" ? To nephew Thomas Huggins, his mourning ring which he had for his late brother in law, Edward Austen, his new "Whole Duty of Man", Young's "Night Thoughts" and Young's "Mans' Companion"; also to John Huggins, his joint gold ring and 2 volumes of "Chamber's Dictionary" To nephew William Huggins, his Bible, marked on the inside cover, upon red leather, with his and his wife's name, Addison's "Evidence", "The Unfortunate Young Nobleman" and the "Life of Peter the Great, Czar of Moscovy" Also to James Huggins, his 2 guinea piece of gold and his "Freeholder's Magazines".
Rest of Books, equally divided between all his own nephews and nieces, children of his brother, Thomas and sisters Ann and Elizabeth. To nephew John Gunston, after his wife's death, his gold watch and gold seal, silver shoe buckles and knee buckles, his gold Maroc stone studs and Scotch pebble sleeve buttons. To nephew James Hulkes, after his wife's death, his pint tankard, tortoise shell tobacco box, with his name on it and silver spurre?
Rest of his buttons, buckles, clothes and anything else not disposed of, to his own nephews and nieces, shared as his wife thinks fit.
Residue, to nephews and nieces, children of Thomas, Ann Hurt and Elizabeth Huggins, shared equally.
Witnesses: Peke Rogers, Edward Farthing and Edward Twopenny
Codicil dated 26th September 1781
He is now Mayor of Rochester.
He has given nephew, John Huggins, £200 to help him into business and directed his executors to supply him with clothes and money for a box of tools. He now revokes the bequest of £200 and now gives him £10 instead.
Witnesses: Mary Boghurst, George Gates and Jonathan Prall
Proved 7th December 1781
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th July 1791
Ann Hulkes, Widow of Strood
Desires to be buried in the vault in Strood Churchyard with her late husband, James.
Appoints John Boghurst of Strood and Edward Austen of London, executors; to each of them, £20 for mourning. The nephew John Gunston, £10 for mourning. All of her clothes to cousins, Rebecca, Ann and Mary Boghurst, Edith, Catherine and Sarah Jarman, shared equally.
To Miss Elizabeth Boghurst, daughter of John Boghurst, her best set of china, "which was my sister Thames". Money in public funds to be continued by executors and interest to go to nephew John Gunston, for life. After his death, the principal sum to his children, living at her death, shared equally. If there are no children then to the 2nd cousins of her mother and father, shared equally.
If John Gunston sells or mortgages the interest the legacy is void.
John Gunston has not been heard from for some years,it is not certain if he is alive or dead.
So executors can advertise for him for 12 months after her death, if he or his children do not appear in that time, his legacy is void.
Then his legacy goes to the 2nd cousins of her father and mother.
Rest and residue of cash and securities (except in public funds), debts, plate, linen, pewter, brass and bedding, etc., and personal estate, to executors, in trust. After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid, bequeathed as follows, to Richard Boghurst, brother of her executor, £5; to cousin, Rebecca Boghurst,£5 and silver tea caddy; to cousin Ann Boghurst, £5 and her watch; to cousin, Mary Boghurst, £5 and her diamond cluster ring; to brother in law, Thomas Hulkes, and Susan, his wife, £5 each; to her two sisters, Mary Hulkes and Ann Hurt, 5 guineas; to nephew and godson, James Hulkes, son of Thomas, £20 and piece of old gold, valued at 12 guineas and her Bible, which was her brother Thames "whose name is inscribed therein in gilt letters on leather".
To nephew, Thomas Hulkes, the other son of her brother in law, Thomas, £5; to Mrs Elizabeth Bellows, £5; to her present servants. Ann Edmonds and Elizabeth Casey, if with her at time of her death, 5 guineas each.
Rest and residue of real and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to second cousins of her father and mother, shared equally.
Witnesses: John Morson, James Alchin and John Dudlow, Clerk to Mr Gates, Attorney of Rochester.
Proved 10th March 1797, power reserved to John Boghurst
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 16th June 1768
James Hulkes, seems to be a cousin of the father of the above Thomas and James Hulkes. There is no indication of where he was buried at Strood and there is no surviving inscription, but I am including this concise will to compliment the others. Note the Boughton Monchelsea connection.
James Hulkes, of Strood, Gentleman, Alderman of the City of Rochester. Sometime Mayor of the City.
He has Old South Sea annuities in his name amounting to £2,000, £550 of this is the property of his sister, Elizabeth Prescott of Strood, widow, for which he is the trustee; his executors will transfer the £550 annuities to his sister if she requires it, or, in case of her death, t her executors.
To sister Elizabeth, £100 and the furniture of her chamber; to Penelope Hall, his late wife Sarah's niece and daughter of the late Elkington Hall, all his wife's clothes and her child bed linen and £10 for mourning. He discharges Penelope from costs of board, clothes and education to the day of his death.
To Rebecca Toller widow of late cousin, Thomas Toller of Chatham, Shipwright, £100; to Susanna Harrold wife of [ ] Harrold, a gunner in the Royal Navy and daughter of Tomas Toller, £50; to kinsman, Thomas Hearnden of Maidstone, son of late cousin, Amos Hearnden of Boughton Monchelsea, Tailor and Ursula his wife, £100; to Ann Wise, widow and Mary Jarman, wife of John Jarman, sisters of Thomas Hearnden, £50 each; to kinswoman, Mary Hulkes late of Strood, now of Linton, Spinster, daughter of Richard Hulkes, late of Boughton Monchelsea, Blacksmith, £50; to kinswoman, Ann wife of William Hurst and daughter of above Richard Hulkes, £50 (father of the above James and Thomas Hulkes); to Richard Hurst, son of Ann Hurst, £50 at 21 years; to cousin Gabriel Barham of Chatham, Bricklayer, son of late cousin Ursula Barham, £100; to James Hearnden, son of kinsman, Richard Hearnden, late of Strood, Baker, £50.
To friend and acquaintances, Phillip Boghurst and Charles Arnold, late of Frindsbury, 10 guineas each. To poor parishioners of Strood, £50, to be paid within one month after his death, to the Minister or Curate and Churchwardens of Strood, to be distributed to the poor who do not receive parish alms, as they think fit.
All his water mill, mill house, stables, granary, marsh lands and mill ponds in Strood, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, to Phillip Boghurst and Charles Arnold, upon trust, they are to permit sister, Elizabeth Prescott, for term left on lease, an annuity of £14. After her death, his kinsman. Thomas Hulkes, has mill for rest of term and pay above annuity of £14. (Thomas seems to be running mill ?).
To friend Richard Pordage of Rochester, Alderman, (also sometime Mayor of the City), 10 guineas; to late servant, John Barnes, £12; to Mary Buggs, his other servant, 20 guineas; to Mary wife of William Hall, who was his servant for many years, 5 guineas; to John Huggins, of Hoo, Farmer, £50,(tenant of testator); to John, Ann, Mary and William Huggins, children of John Huggins by Elizabeth, his late wife, £40 each, at 21 years, if any die before they are 21, their legacy goes to Thomas Hulkes and James Hulkes, of Strood, Baker, shared equally.
His portion of tithes from his farm called Temple Farm, given to him by the will of John Lampard late of Strood, Gentleman, and leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, for term left with benefit of renewal of lease, to James Hulkes. His house and farm and land in Noke Street, Frindsbury, Higham and Cliffe, lately occupied by John Lampard (deceased), with 5 acres of arable and land in Frindsbury near a pond called Maysole Pond, between the pond and GadsHill on the north east side and the Rochester to Gravesend road. The land will go to Penelope Hall, on her marriage to David Day. House and land in Noke Street, was lately occupied by William Heard and now occupied by John Huggins, Senior, goes to James Hulkes, the property is charge with the £14 annuity to Elizabeth Prescott; also to John Hulkes, £100.
His freehold house in Cage Lane, Strood, purchased from John Pilcher, to Thomas Hulkes; his house in Strood, where he lately lived, with bakehouse and granary, occupied by James Hulkes, held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester.
To Thomas Hulkes, all household linen; all plate and rings to Thomas and James Hulkes, shared equally .Rest of furniture and household goods in his dwelling house, to Thomas Hulkes. He has lent Thomas Hulkes several sums of money to enable him to carry on business of miller,not withstanding the bequests to him, he still owes money lent to him. This debt to be part of the rest and residue of the estate. Residue of money and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to James and Thomas Hulkes, shared equally, they are also joint executors.
Witnesses: James Bartholomew, William Twopenny and R. S. Trowald
Proved 8th November 1769
98. [38] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ANN HURLEY
OF THIS PARISH
BORN MARCH 18th 1813
DIED OCTOBER 18th 1842
ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM
SON OF W.P. AND ANN HURLEY
BORN SEPTEMBER 15th 1819
DIED MAY 30th 1845
ALSO WILLIAM R. HURLEY
BORN JUNE 4th 1830
DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1863
ALSO FRANCES HURLEY
NORN MARCH 28th 1817
DIED JUNE 26th 1883
1841 Census William Pearce Hurley, Verger of St. Nicholas
99. [39] Ledger (in two pieces)
ENTRANCE
TO THE
VAULT
OF
JAMES KILLICK
DIED MAY 16th 1823
AGED 57 YEARS
[ALS]O SUKEY KILLICK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1836
AGED 67 YEARS
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 16th May 1823*
James Killick, Millwright
His properties, mill buildings and grounds in Strood and Meopham in his own occupation and other freehold estate, to wife Sukey for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, or remarriage, then equally shared between his children, James, Thomas, John, Ann, Susan, William, Elizabeth, Richard, Mary, Hannah and Henry, for ever.
All his money, securities, stock in trade, household goods, plate , linen, china and other personal estate and effects to his wife, as long as she remains his widow, subject to the maintenance and education of his children, during their minority. After her death or remarriage, then shared equally amongst his children. His wife is executor.
Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney, Strood, Thomas Killick, Organist of Gravesend and Samuel West, Clerk to Mr Gibbs.
Proved 12th November, goods and effects valued less than £600
*Killick died on the same day
KING see GOUGE
100. [40] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA
WIFE OF
THOMAS KNIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd OF MARCH 1848
AGED [8]2 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS KNIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF NOVEMBER 1863
AGED 90 YEARS
101. [41] Ledger
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN LAWRENCE
ELDEST SON OF
JOSEPH LAWRENCE, YEOMAN
AND MARY HIS WIFE OF BILTON, WARWICKSHIRE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF NOVEMBER 1837
IN THE 39th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
JOSEPH LAWRENCE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 2nd OF OCTOBER 1843
AT BILTON, WARWICKSHIRE
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND BETSY THOMPSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1856
AGED 4 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
ALSO OF
MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD FORD WILLIAMS
OF BROMPTON
AND WIDOW OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JOSEPH LAWRENCE
WHO DIED DEC. 22nd 1869
AGED 60 YEARS
FRANCES BETSY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE THOMPSON
WHO DIED DEC. 4th 1870
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE THOMPSON
WHO DIED APRIL 9th 18[81]
IN HIS 67th YEAR
Wright's Directory 1838 Joseph Lawrence, Grocer, Tea Dealer, Cheesemonger and China Warehouse
1881 Census George Thompson, Grocer, employing 10 hands
Principal Probate Registry Index George Thompson, Grocer, administration to Rei Fry, Grocer and Edward Ford Williams, Iron - Monger
Wight's Directory 1838 Edward Ford Williams, Iron Monger
102. [42] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE LINK
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1898
AGED 62 YEARS
"Gone from us but not forgotten,
Never shall his memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where he is laid"
ALSO AMY LINK
WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1918
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO EMILY ANNIE WHO DIED IN INFANCY
Kelly's Directory 1895 & 1909
G. Link and Sons, Fruiterer, Florists and Coal Merchants, 135 – 137 High Street
G. Link and Sons, Pork Butchers, 141 High Street and Greengrocers, 143 High Street
103. [43] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SIMCOE MACAULAY
LATE OPF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 18[ ]
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
ANN GEE MACAULAY
WHO WAS BORN JULY 12th 1802
AND DIED DECEMBER 27th 1861
AGED 5[9] YEARS
104. [44] Coped Stone
North Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HENRY MINTER MILLER
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1878
AGED 68
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 24th 1924 AGED 87
South Side
ALSO
CHARLES AND MARY ANN CHILDREN OF
HENRY AND MARY ANN MILLER
WHO DIED JULY 11th AND JULY 14th 1871
AGED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AND 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS
1861 Census Henry Miller, Fund Holder
Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Miller, administration to widow, Mary Ann, Richard Mercer, Banker and Edward Hoar, Gentleman, both of Maidstone, value under £10,000.
105. [45] Coped Stone on high Rag Stone Base
REV. GEORGE NASH, 38 YEARS VICAR OF ALLHALLOWS
(NORTH OF THE CHURCH
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE REVD. GEORGE EDWARD NASH
38 YEARS VICAR OF ALLHALLOWS – HOO
DIED AUGUST 8th 1874 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS STEVENS, R.M.
DIED MAY 2nd 1895 AGED 81 YEARS
Principal Probate Registry Index Rev. George Nash, formerly of High Halstow, late of Strood, administration to Charles Edward Stevens Nash of Lewisham, son, value under £1,500
106. [46] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA PICNOT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OF PROBATION
APRIL 26th 1859 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANDRE MARIE PICNOT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN PARIS JUNE 10th 1853
AGED 67 YEARS AND WHOSE MORTAL
REMAINS LIE INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY
OF CLICHY
ALSO OF NICHOLAS ANDRE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN PARIS AUGUST 3rd 1830
AGED 27 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY
OF MONTMARTRE
ALSO OF THEODORE INFANT SON OF
CHARLES AND JANE PICNOT
OF THIS PARISH AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
ANDRE MARIE AND MARIA PICNOT
DIED AUGUST 7th 1869 AGED THREE MONTHS
ALSO OF EMILY FOURTH DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND JANE PICNOT
DIED FEBRUARY 24th 1880 AGED 6 YEARS
1881 Census Charles Picnot, Dentist and Chemist, two assistants and one apprentice
107. [47] Ledger (Probably had a related headstone)
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY JAMES RAY[SON]
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 8th OF DECEMBER 1851 AGED [64] [YEARS]
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th February 1848
Henry James Rayson
To wife Mary, all of his estate, for life. After her death, then shared equally by his two daughters, Ann and Mary Rayson. His wife is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas J. Hills, John Jenkins and T.R. Wickes
Proved 6th April 1852
1851 Census Henry Rayson of London Road, Fund Holder in Oyster Fishery Co.
ROCHESTER GAZETTE
"INQUEST – THE LATE ACCIDENT AT STROOD:- On Wednesday an inquest was held at the Bull's Head, Strood, before J. Lewis, Esq., touching the death of Mr Henry James Rayson, who met with his death by a fall from a scaffold on Monday, the 8th instant.
John Henry Rayson, of Rochester, carpenter, son of the deceased, said that his father with him was examining the spouts which had been put up to some cottages building for deceased at the foot of Strood hill. While so engaged near the end of the scaffolding, bending down and looking under the spouts, the putlock came out of the brickwork, and the board on which the deceased was standing fell with him.
Witness endeavoured to catch hold of him, but was too far off. The height from which he fell to the ground was sixteen or seventeen feet. Witness immediately went to his father's assistance and removed him to his home.
It was impossible, he said to account for the coming out of the putlock; he had himself been frequently on the same board, nor could he attribute blame to any one.
Frederick James Brown, of Chatham, surgeon, attended deceased, whom he saw shortly after the occurrence; he was suffering under collapse, coldness of the surface, pallid features and imperceptible pulse; he was slightly conscious, the effects of the concussion having somewhat passed off. The bones of the pelvis were considerably bruised, causing as witness inferred, internal haemorrhage and urinary irritation.
Deceased survived the accident about two hours, and he considered that death arose from internal haemorrhage.
Verdict "Accidental Death"
NEXT ISSUE OF ROCHESTER GAZETTE
"The mortal remains of Mr Henry James Rayson, whose death we recorded in last week's obituary, as the result of fall from a scaffold, were interred in Strood Burial Ground on Wednesday last, when several of his neighbours and friends attended the funeral.
A number of those belonging to the oyster fishery also followed to testify their esteem towards him, who for many years held the office of foreman over them".
108. [48] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY RING
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1884
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
ANN RING
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1894
AGED 72 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
1881 Census Henry Ring, Licensed Victualler, "Amalgamation Inn"
109. [49] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE ROFFWAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 10th July [1855]
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES ROFFWAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th MARCH 1887
AGED 79 YEARS
GEORGE SON OF
GEORGE AND FRANCES ROFFWAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1st AUGUST 1851
AGED 7 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
1838 Wright's Directory George Roffway, Agent for Medway Canal Stone Wharf
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th May 1855
George Roffway, Licensed Victualler, "Canal Tavern", Frindsbury.
To wife Frances, all plate articles, which were hers before their marriage, household furniture and effects, as she may choose.
All money and investment in the Annirable (sic) Benefit Society, held at the Canal Tavern, and from the Rochester £50 Burial Society.
Rest and residue, including lease of the tavern, granted by Mrs Ann Hulkes and Miss Anne Maria Hulkes, to William Woodham, the Younger, of Rochester, Maltster and Edmund Adersley of Rochester, Coal Merchant, upon trust, to sell and raise £50 annuity for his wife, for life. If she dies before the first payment, then to his daughter in law, Sarah wife of John Thorogood Roffway of Rochester, Victualler. Lot of technical details follow.
Wife and daughter, Sarah are executors.
Witnesses: William Edmund Payne, Solicitor, Rochester and William Aldersley of Rochester.
Proved 2nd August 1855
110. [50] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAROLINE
WIFE OF SAMUEL ROOK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1853
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO
SAMUEL GEORGE ROOK
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF JANUARY 1862
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO
THE ABOVE NAMED SAMUEL ROOK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd DAY OF AUGUST 1863
AGED 78 YEARS
1851 Census Samuel Rook, Victualler of the "Three Gardeners"
111. [51] Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN SIMMONDS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
JANUARY 25th 1833 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZTH. ANN SIMMONDS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1857
IN HER 65th YEAR
ALSO
THOMAS RICHARD
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1861
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE SIMMONDS
THE [ ] SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 18[6]4
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO JOHN ROBERT SIMMONDS
[ ] SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 187[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
1824 Pigot's Directory John Simmonds, Linen Draper
1861 Census George Simmonds, Draper's Assistant at Frindsbury ?
112. [52] Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AUSTIN ROBERT STACE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1856
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO OF MARIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 19th 1861 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING
SONS OF THE ABOVE
JOHN
DIED APRIL 21st 1851
AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
RICHARD SHREWBURY
DIED MAY 7th 1851
AGED 2 MONTHS
AUSTIN
DIED JUNE 5th 1858
AGED 13 YEARS
JOSEPH*
DIED JANUARY 21st 1908
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MARIA FRENCH
SURVIVING DAUGHTER
DIED [ APRIL] [ ] 1926
[AGED 81 YEARS]
* See Interior
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th December 1856
Austin Stace
All estate to wife, Maria. Brother in law, David French, Coal Merchant of Chatham, is executor.
Witnesses: Edmund Saxby of Strood and Gabriel French of Chatham
Proved 17th February 1857
1855 Post Office Directory Austin Stace, Iron Monger
1874 Post Office Directory Collis and Stace, Engineers, Ironmongers, Agricultural Machinery
1891 Kelly Directory J. Stace, Ironmonger
Principal Probate Registry Index
Joseph Stace, , Castle View Road, administration to Maria Stace, spinster, value £22,391 9s 4d
113. [53] Chest Tomb (West of Porch, also see Interior)
THE STEVENS, GOLDSTON AND BENNETT TOMB
TO THE LEFT, IN THE CORNER, THE KILLICK LEDGER
Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH STEVENS
THE WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS STEVENS
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, BREWER
WHO DIED THE 30th OF JANUARY 1774
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO JOHN GOLDSTON DIED
[ ] OF SEPTEMBER 1780
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. ELIZABETH BENNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] [OF] OCTOBER 1787 ?
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
PEGGY GOLDSTON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GOLDSTON
& ELIZABETH BENNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 12th 1797
AGED 33 YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 6th March 1778
John Goldston, Maltster
Wife Elizabeth, son George, George Gunning of Frindsbury, Yeoman and Phillip Boghurst the Younger, of Frindsbury, Yeoman, are executors. Wife, Gunning and Boghurst, are guardians of children, responsible for the maintenance and education of sons, George, John and William, until they are 21, and daughters , Ann and Peggy, until they are 21 or married. His dwelling house in Strood, with malt house and adjoining land, to son George, for ever. To his wife, £500; to daughters, Ann and Peggy, sons John and William, £500 each at 21. In meantime money to be invested and interest used, if executors think fit, used for children's benefit. Executors can use whole or part of each £500 for children's benefit.
Residue of personal estate, household goods, implements of trade, after costs, to son George, for ever.
Witnesses: Moses Roots, William Twopenny and Henry Hills.
Proved December 16th 1780, power reserved to George Goldston, Gunning and Boghurst.
January 6th 1791, administration granted to George Goldston, power reserved to Gunning and Boghurst. Value of goods and effects, not more than £2,000.
STEVENS see HOWES
STEVENS see NASH
THOMPSON see LAWRENCE
114. [54] Ledger
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF CATHERINE WIFE OF
SAMUEL TURNER OF THIS PARISH
[ ] A PAINFUL AND LINGERING [ILLNESS]
WHICH SHE BORE WITH CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 31st 1850
AGED 60 YEARS
"She was what a wife should [be]"
THOMAS SON OF
SAMUEL AND CATHERINE TURNER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 16th 182[6]
AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO AFTER A LINGERING AND PAINFUL
ILLNESS, SINCERELY REGRETTED BY HIS
AFFLICTED PARENTS TO WHOM HE
HAD ENDEARED HIMSELF BY HIS
AFFECTIONATE CONDUCT
MARY
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
SAMUEL AND CATHERINE TURNER
DIED JUNE 15th 1836 AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO FOUR CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
1824 Pigot's Directory Samuel Turner, Brewer, near the church.
115. [55] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADA SOPHIA ROSE
DIED DECEMBER 28th 1879
AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN
DIED JANUARY 14th 1880
AGED 5 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH WARD
"Suffer little children to come unto Me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WARD
DIED JANUARY 1st 1902
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1906
AGED 55 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
SUZANNAH WARD
GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1880
AGED 56 YEARS
"At Rest"
Principal Probate Registry Index
William Ward, late of Vicarage Road, administration to wife, Elizabeth, value of effects £292
116. [56] Ledger
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES WATSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 21st OF APRIL 1852
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH WATSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 4th OF SEPTEMBER 18[66]
AGED 72 YEARS
SARAH DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND MARGARIETE ELIZABETH WATSON
DIED FEB 1st 1850 AGED 9 MONTHS AND 18 DAYS
EMILY DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND MARGARIETE ELIZABETH WATSON
DIED 12th DECEMBER 1861
IN THE 9th YEAR OF HER AGE
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th April 1851
Charles Watson, Butcher and Cattle Dealer.
His freehold slaughter house lodge and loft, lately erected by him, in his own occupation, near Strood High Street, 3 acres of land in Strood, his ½ share of freehold occupied by Robert McDuff, in Strood, (his son Charles owns the other half), leasehold, (leased from Dean and Chapter of Rochester), occupied by James Izaby, lately erected by Watson, near the first property, including stable, loft and lodge, his ½ share of a leasehold farm in Rainham and his share of live and dead stock, implements, etc., he holds jointly with Robert Durrant Watson of Rainham, (leased from Charles Auriel), and insurance policy from Norwich Union Life Assurance Society, dated 30th January 1832, on life of John Vain of Frindsbury, for £300, all household goods, money and investments, all personal estate, to his brother Henry Watson of Hadlow, Butcher, and William Moss of Rainham, Grocer, upon trust to value estate and give son Charles option to buy [ ? ].
Properties charged with an annuity of £20 for wife, Sarah, also to give daughter Ann option to purchase his freehold estate. If not trustees to sell freehold and leasehold and combine proceeds with personal estate, (house in Strood and ½ house occupied by McDuff and house occupied by Izaby and the lodge and loft).
Personal estate, upon trust, for son Charles, daughter Ann and Mary wife of Robert Durrant Watson
in equal shares.
To son Charles, the fixtures of house and shop. To daughter Ann, all furniture in her bedroom in his house. Any real estate vested in him, as trustee, to executors, Henry Watson and William Moss, subject to the trusts.
Witnesses:
Proved 3rd September 1852
117. [57] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JAMES WEST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th OF FEBRUARY 1826
IN THE 37th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
MR. SAMUEL WEST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON 24th OF NOVEMBER 1861
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. SARAH WEST
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th OCTOBER 1867
AGED 73 YEARS
1824 Pigot's Directory James West "Three Jolly Gardeners"
1838 Wright's Directory Samuel West "Three Gardeners"
1861 Census Samuel West, Proprietor of Houses
Principal Probate Registry Index
Samuel West, Gentleman, Administration to widow, Sally, value under £1,000.
118. [58] Headstone
IN
AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
JOHN WEST
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
AUGUST 26th 1863 AGED 41
ALSO OF MARIA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP
AT THE RESIDENCE OF HER SON FRANCIS
NOVEMBER 30th 1897 AGED 74
"God is Love"
BOTH FORMERLY OF LEICESTERSHIRE
119. [59] Coped Stone
DUMPED INTO A DARK CORNER, NORTH OF THE CHURCH, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, HUMPHREY WICKHAM, WILLIAM BLAKE HILL AND HENRY MINTER MILLER
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HUMPHREY WICKHAM
SOLICITOR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 10th DECEMBER 1893
AGED 87 YEARS
South Side
ALSO REBECCA ELIZABETH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED 29th APRIL 1912
ALSO ELIZA SECOND DAUGHTER OF
HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED 13th OCTOBER 1919
ALSO CHARLOTTE BROMLEY
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED APRIL 4th 1923
Humphrey Wickham seems to have been a multi talented man. In addition to his private practise, he was Clerk to Strood Parish Trustees for 50 years; Clerk of Watt's Charity; Clerk for Hoo Union; Deputy Coroner for Kent. He was also, according to Smetham, a gifted amateur artist, craftsman, sportsman and writer of prose and poetry. He was also a pioneer archaeologist and antiquarian, he had a fine collection of Romano–British pottery from the extensive potteries at Upchurch Marshes.
See Smetham's "History of Strood" pp 381 – 385.
Principal Probate Registry Index
Humphrey Wickham, Administration to his three daughters, value of effects, etc., £1, 302 14s 5d
120. [60] Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN WINCH
(FORMERLY OF HAWKHURST)
WHO DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1848
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO OF HETTY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1844
AGED 68 YEARS
"They Sleep in Jesus"
1824 Pigot's Dirctory Benjamin Winch, Linen Draper, Strood.
121. [61] Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JAMES WOOD
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1845
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY WOOD
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st MAY 1842
AGED 11 DAYS
ALSO MARY WOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1848
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM WOOD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1849
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HIS SON
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1849
AGED 3 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WOOD WHO DIED
27th FEBRUARY 1871 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO MARY WOOD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WOOD
WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1855
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO WALTER WANSTALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP EASTER EVE 1899
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH WOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM WOOD AND MARY WOOD
WHO DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1912
AGED 63 YEARS
1874 Post Office Directory William Wood, Farmer, Wickham Farm
1881 Census
Walter Wanstall, Retired Schoolmaster, 4 Grove Villas, Maidstone Road, Rochester.
WRIGHT see HOLLINGDALE
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Section D CHURCHYARD SOUTH WEST CORNER - 18th Century headstones These headstones, decorated with carved motifs,e.g. Putti, Urns, St. Michael, etc., have been saved from the destruction which took place, at some unknown date, in the last century, and re-sited in their present position. They were originally probably in the south part of the churchyard. They are mostly quite worn, one is completely eroded.
SOUTH WEST CORNER GROUP
WEST WALL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAY BATCHELLER HOOD STRUTFIELD
HOOD PORTER ? BAKER
ROOTS HOPPER DAVISON
MILLS WELLARD WELCH HODGES
TURNER BURR HENMARSH SKILLER
122. [1] Double Headstone
WILLIAM AND MARY BAKER
IN MEMORY OF
WILL. BAKER
DIED DEC. 22nd 17[ ?]
AGED 44 ? YEARSIN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
WM. BAKER
DIED APRIL 1st 17 [ ? ]
AGED 48 YEARSALSO SUSANNAH BAKER
DIED [FEB. ?] 16th 1745 ?
AGED 1 YEAR & 4
MONTHS
123. [2]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM BATCHELLER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF NOVEMBER 1776
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st ? OF MARCH 1781 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DIED 26th MARCH 1763 AGED 28 ? YEARS
ROBERT DIED [ ] 1763 AGED 18 YEARS
WATKIN DIED 15th ? [ ] 17[ ] AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO MRS. SARAH BRIDGE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] MAY 1806 AGED 7[ ] YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 14th January 1765William Batcheller
To wife Elizabeth, all household goods, plate, linen, etc., To daughter, Sarah, his silver watch.
Wife is executor
Witnesses: Nicholas Gill, George Parry and Henry Coward
Proved 15th November 1776
At the bottom, endorsed with note "not to be registered", he wishes wife to have any money from lottery tickets he bought in 1773.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th November 1805
Sarah Bridge, Widow
By a deed of settlement prior to her marriage with Alexander Bridge, dated 8th March 1782, between herself, Alexander Bridge of Strood, Gentleman, Thomas Hulkes of Strood, Miller and Phineas Kite of Chatham, Tallow Chandler, South Sea stock in the names of Hulkes and Kite, £2,400 Old South Sea Annuities, established in or about 1751 and £750 New South Sea Annuities and another £400 in the same stock, purchased "during my coverture", plus £200 of Old South Sea Annuities, bought since she was widowed, in trustees names for her benefit. She now gives James Hulkes of Chatham, Esquire, John Snatt of Rochester, Esquire and John Gibbs of Strood, Gentleman, £2,400 Old South Sea Annuities, £1,150 New South Sea Annuities and £200 old South Sea Annuities, total £3, 750, upon trust. Within three months of her death, they are to transfer to John Puckle of Strood, Coal Meter, £1,000 of the new stock,plus £400 of the old stock. £500 of the same stock to Charlotte Taylor of Strood, widow, late Charlotte Puckle; to Frederick Puckle, a son of John and Charlotte Puckle, £500 old stock. To Mary wife of James Bridge, only son of her late husband by his first wife, £500 of same stock. To Mary and Frances Murton, daughters of the late Richard Murton of Chatham and Mary his wife, £600 of the same stock. £200 OF stock to Thomas Quarrington and £200 of stock to Robert Quarrington. £200 of stock to Frances wife of Thomas Clements ?, lately Frances Quarrington. Remaining stock to Elizabeth Bingham, her servant.
Residue of personal estate, after funeral expenses, etc., to James Bridge.
James Hulkes, John Snatt and John Gibbs are executors.
Witnesses: George Streetin and M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs
Codicils dated 11th November 1805
She had made bequest of £500 old stock, to Mary wife of James Bridge, she had empowered James Bridge to buy £100 of old South Sea stock, for herself on 11th November 1801. She has lately discovered that a further sum of £100 in this stock was purchased in the names of James Bridge and his wife, contrary to her wishes. James Bridge must alter the the bonds into her name. If he does not, in her lifetime, then she revokes his legacy given to Mary Bridge. In lieu of this she gives her £300 of the stock, "and no more". Rest of will ratified.
Witnesses: George Streetin and M. Comport
Proved 30th July 1806
124. [3]
JAMES AND ELIZABETH BURR
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES BURR OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [ ] AUGUST 17[ ]
AGED 36 ? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 27th ? OF JANUARY 1777
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO SARAH THEIR DR. WIFE
OF WILL. GREGORY OF YS PARISH
WHO DIED YE 2nd OF JULY 1778
AGED 64 ? YEARS
I have not found James Burr in the Burial Register ?
Sarah Burr married William Gregory in the same year as her death
Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 25th June 1776
Elizabeth Burr, widow.
All of her estate to her daughter, Sarah Burr.
Witnesses: William Evans, Richard Russell, Salesman ? And Taylor, Strood and John Cook, Attorney, Rochester
Proved 27th March 1777
125. [4]
GEORGE AND ANN DAVISON
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN FRANCES
WIFE OF
GEORGE JOHN DAVISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] DAY OF [ ] [ ]
AGED 45 ? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE JOHN DAVISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 14th ? DAY OF AUGUST [17]78
AGED 66 YEARS
George Davison not found in Register, nor at both Rochester parishes, St. Mary, Chatham or St Mary Magdalene at Gillingham
126. [5]
JAMES HENMARSH
IN MEMORY OF
MR. JAMES HENM[ARS]H OF
THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 9th OF JUNE 177[5]
AGED 87 ? YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated7th June 1775
James Henmarsh of Gillingham*, Gentleman
To Rebecca Sugden, wife of Thomas Sugden of this parish, Shipwright, all of his goods, money, securities, household goods, etc., for ever. Rebecca Sugden is sole executor.
Signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: William King, John Sommerton and Edmund Marcon
Proved 10th June 1775
* In the Burial Register, Henmarsh is described as "from Chatham". It should be noted that the will was proved, in London, one day after his death and a day before the funeral!
127. [6] Headstone lying on ground
JOHN HODGES
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN HODGES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE 11th ?
1789 AGED [ ] YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th August 1767John Hodges, House Carpenter
His two freehold house in the High Street, Strood, occupied by James Kidd and adjoining house, his own, and residue of money and interest, household goods, furniture, stock in trade, to wife Mary, for ever. She is sole executor.
Witnesses: Richard Russell, William Burton and W. Stradwick, Attorney of Rochester
Proved 22nd April 1789
128. [7]
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH HOOD
TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF WILLIAM HOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER
[ ]
WILLIAM HOOD [ ]
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO WILLIAM [ ]
129. [8]
[ IN MEMORY OF CHILDREN OF ?]
NATH. & H HOOD
NATH DIED [ SEPT. [ ] [1749] RICH.? DIED [ APRIL [ ] 1752]
AGED [ ] YEARS AGED 10 YEARS
ANN HOOD NATH. HOOD
DIED [JUNE] [ ] [1756] DIED 1st JUNE 1774
AGED 10 YEARS AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO ESTHER HOOD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
NATHANIEL HOOD DIED SEPTEMBER 7th 1798
AGED 85 YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 2nd April 1773
Nathaniel Hood, Blacksmith, Mayor of Rochester in 1771
To Edmund, George and Frances Netherwood, sons and daughters of Edmund Netherwood of Strood, Fisherman and Frances, his wife, also to Nathaniel Watson, son of his nephew, Nathaniel Watson, £50 each. The legacies to Edmund and Frances to be paid after the death of his wife, Hester. Money to be paid to their father and invested during their minorities. The legacy to Nathaniel Watson to be paid to him at 21 years, and invested by his executor until his wife's death. To nephew Nathaniel Watson, £50; to Richard Pordage the Elder of Rochester, Baker, (one of executors) £10.
Rest and residue, implements of trade, to wife Hester, upon trust, that she pays Lucy Watson, widow of his cousin Richard Watson, 40 shillings per annum, while Lucy remains a widow..
Wife and Richard Pordage, executors.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Wickens and Thomas Tomlyn
Proved 15th July 1774
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd August 1798
Esther Hood, Widow
To Francis Barrow, Surgeon, her 8 houses in Strood, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, all ready money and investments, household goods, furniture and personal estate, upon trust. After paying debts and funeral costs, etc., and legacies left by her husband, to sell and invest. Half of the invested money to children of the late Edmund Netherwood of Strood, equally divided.
The other half to be equally shared amongst the children of the late Nathaniel Watson, of Strood, at 21 years. Until then interest to their maintenance and education.
To Elizabeth Stone, her maid servant, if still with her, £60 and 2 of her best tablespoons; to Frances Ann Netherwood, widow, £50; to Francis Barrow, £40; to Ann wife of George Potter, £5; to Thomas Netherwood, son of Frances Ann, her silver tankard which once belonged to the grandfather of Nathaniel Watson, a half pint silver can and silver pepper castor; to Mary wife of Thomas Austen, a pair of sheets and damask table cloth and six damask napkins, marked R.M.H. To Frances Ann Netherwood, her silver waiter, pair of silver salts and spoons, all her clothes, counterpanes and household linen. To Nathaniel Watson, his grandmother's wedding ring and to each of his children, Edmund, Joseph, Mary, John, Thomas and William, one silver table spoon. To Edmund Netherwood, a silver quart mug; to George Netherwood, a silver pint can and tablespoon; to William Netherwood, a silver punch ladle, marrow spoon and table spoon; to Frances Netherwood, a tea chest, six silver tea spoons, sugar tongs, milk pot and table spoon; to Ann Netherwood, silver milk pot and two teaspoons.
She signs with a mark because she is almost blind and weak
Witnesses: William Halfhaw and John Gibbs
Proved 12th December 1798
130. [9]
JOHN AND MARGARET HOPPER
IN MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN HOPPER
WHO DIED MARCH
THE [ ] 1781
AGED 67 YEARS IN MEMORY OF
MRS. MARGARET HOPPER
WIFE OF
MR. JOHN HOPPER
WHO DIED [AUGUST]
4th 177[8]
AGED 56? YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 12th February 1781
John Hopper, House Carpenter of Rochester
Friend John Ely of Rochester, House Carpenter and Edward Netherwood of Strood, Fisherman and Dredgerman, are executors; to each of them, £5.
To Elizabeth Hopper of Frindsbury, widow of his brother, Thomas, £10; to sister Mary, wife of Thomas Burten of Lenham, Yeoman, £30; to Ann Hollands of Strood, Spinster, sister of his late wife, Margaret,£20;to John Hopper of Harrietsham, Moses Hopper of Lenham, both husbandmen, Mercy Hopper of Strood, spinster; Christian wife of James Martin of Strood, Husbandman; Hester wife of [ ] Golding of Frindsbury, husbandman, sons and daughters of his late brother, Thomas, £5 each. Rest and residue to niece, Mary Hopper of Strood, spinster, daughter of his late brother, Daniel.
Witnesses: William Twopenny Jnr. And E. J. Twopenny
Proved 21st March 1781. Note: Edmund Netherwood written by mistake in will, Edward
131. [10]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY M[AY]* SISTER OF
ELIZ. WIFE OF HENRY LOFT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1761
AGED 48 YEARS
(*Wife of Robert May)
132. [11]
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARTHA SUTTON DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND JANE MILLS OF THIS PARISH
HUSBANDMAN, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY [ ] 1759 AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO OF
MR. JOHN MILLS DIED 16th NOV.
1769 AGED 60 YEARS
[Half eroded verses]
(N.B. Husbandman is rather awkwardly placed, it refers, of course to John Mills)
133. [12]
WILLIAM AND HANNAH PORTER
IN MEMORY OF WILL. PORTER
OF THIS PARISH TAYLOR HE WAS DROWNED
AT WOULDHAM DIED 19th [DECEMBER 1773]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO HANNAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 17th ? OF APRIL 17[76]
AGED [ ] YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th August 1765William Porter, Taylor of Strood
To wife Hannah all of his estate and effects, for ever.
His wife, by her will, to give Hannah Robson, daughter of James Robson of Strood, Fisherman, and grand daughter of Hannah Porter, £100. His wife is executor
Witnesses: Martha Mitton, William Boucher and Henry Mitton
Hannah Porter renounces execution of will. Administration granted to three creditors, William Anderson of Eastcheap, Woollen Draper, Francis Starke of Rochester, Woollen Draper and Thomas Strover of Rochester, Taylor. They are bound by a bond of £800, to administer the estate.
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th September 1775
Hannah Porter, Widow
All her personal estate, after usual expenses, to James Robson of Strood, Mariner, for ever.
Signs will with mark
Witnesses: Richard Russell and John Witheridge
Proved 10th September 1776
134. [13]
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH ROOTS
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM ROOTS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY
LATE WIFE OF
TOM RYNOLDS
OF THE PARISH OF
...................CHATHAM.. ground level
AND DAUGHTER OF
[WILL. AND ELIZ. ROOTS]
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] 1790 ?]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]IN MEMORY
OF WILL. ROOTS
?
?
[AUG] [ ] 17[96]
WHO DIED AGED [ ] YEARS
OCT. [ ] 177[5]Rear
TO THE MEMORY
OF JOHN ROOTS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1796 ?
AGED 62 YEARS
135. [14]
WILLIAM SKILLER
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM [S]KILLER?
[WHO DIED NOVEBER [ ][1795]
[AGED [50] YEARS]
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 11th July 1794
William Skiller, Dredgerman of Strood
To daughter, Mildred, wife of William Newland, Blacksmith of Strood, 5 guineas. But if executor does not think it "proper" to pay this?
To wife Anne, as long as she remains his widow, all furniture and household goods. Executor is to value all the latter after his wife's death. It then goes to William Friend of Strood, Sail Maker, upon trust, to distribute among testator's children, by his wife Anne, or if prudent, it can be sold and money raised, upon trust, to be shared among his children at 21 years of age.
His dwelling freehold house in Strood, his two smacks, "Cassandra and "Resolution" and all other real and personal estate, to William Friend, upon trust. Friend can sell house and vessels and other estate as he thinks fit, to pay debts. Remainder of the money to be invested in Public Funds. Interest to his wife and four youngest children, Ann, Mary, Matilda Elias and Cassandra, as trustee thinks best.
If his wife dies or re-marries, the interest to four youngest children until Cassandra is 16, if she dies then to the others at 16 years.
If his estate amount to £600 or more, Friend will sell stock to raise £200 to be shared equally among his children, Susannah, William, Charles, John and Richard. If estate does not amount to £600, at time Cassandra is 16, then children have £10 each. If sun does not amount to £400 at Cassandra's 16th birthday, then interest to his wife and four youngest, until Cassandra is 21 or, if she has died, when youngest child is 21.
If his wife dies or re-marries, then her share to four youngest children and the fund to children Susannah, William, Charles, John and Richard. Trustee can if he thinks fit, can use his vessels the fishing business and add income (rental ?) to his real and personal personal estate.
Witnesses: Mark of Elias Armstrong of Kent Road, near the Halfway House, George Gammage of the same place and James Edmead Clerk to Mr Cross, Southwark.
136. [15] Double Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
DAVID STRUTFIELD
OF THIS PARISH
DIED [ ] SEPT. 1771
AGED [ ]IN MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
DAVID STRUTFIELD
DIED THE [ ]
AGED 7[ ] YEARSALSO [MARY] WIFE OF
JOHN BRADLEY DIED [FEBRUARY [ ] 1778 ]
AGED [ ] YEARS ALSO THREE CHILDREN
DAVID, JOHN AND SARAH
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 13th July 1771David Strutfield, Yeoman ?
To wife, Sarah, his real and personal estate, for life, she to keep real estate in good repair and insured. To daughter Mary, £100; to David Moore, son of John Moore, £5.
After his wife's death, to daughter Mary his "now dwelling house" in Strood and another house, occupied by Mr Jarrett, in Stood; his half share in three freehold houses in Rivers Alley in Rochester, occupied by Mr Chapman, Henry Martin and Mr Smith; and another house, leased from the Mayor and Citizens of Rochester, occupied by William Charlton, for ever.
After the death of his wife, to daughter, Susanna his half share in the freehold, "King's Arms" in Rochester, occupied by James Jeter, her husband, for ever.
Also to daughter, Susanna, a house occupied by Widow Nash, for ever; and his half share in three houses occupied by Mr Dally, Mr Wilson and Robert Fowler, for ever; and the leasehold (from Mayor and Citizens of Rochester), occupied by John Shackleton, for ever.
Wife Sarah is executor and to pay costs of funeral, probate etc.
Signs will with initials and rest of name filled in for him.
Witnesses: William Jarret ?, mark of John Barnes and J. Bowes
Proved 22nd October 1771
137. [16]
RICHARD AND ELIZABETH TURNER
IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD TURNER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th OF JULY
1767 AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED YE 20th OF MARCH 1765
AGED 82 YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 17th February 1761
Richard Turner, Fisherman and Dredgerman of Rochester
Funeral costs, etc. , from his real and personal estate.
To wife Elizabeth his leasehold dwelling house and wharf in Haven Key, in Rochester, leased from the Mayor and Citizens, and for freehold houses in Strood, occupied by Nathaniel Hood, Dinah Jackson, widow, Edward Streater and [ ] Williams, plus his share of Captain's Creek and the oysters, mussels and fish therein; all his ready money and invested money, households goods and furniture, for life.
After his wife's death, the four freeholds in Strood, to grandson Turner Benfield, of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, for ever. The leasehold at Haven Key and part share in Captain's Creek, plus £100, to son in law, John Day of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, and his wife, Alice, (testator's daughter), foe ever.
To Alice Benfield, daughter of his daughter, Alice, wife of John Day by her former husband, Deering Benfield, deceased, late of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, and to Martha Day and Ann Day, two more of their daughters, £50 each.
Top his daughter, Ann wife of Thomas Taylor of Rochester, Husbandman, £150; to their daughter, Elizabeth Manclark whom she had by former husband, Arthur Manclark of Rochester, Mariner, £50.
Rest and residue of personal estate, to daughters, Alice Day and Ann Taylor, equally shared.
Wife Elizabeth and John Day are executors.
Signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: R. Pordage, Wittam Kennett Junior and Richard Bristow
Proved July 21st 1767, granted to John Day January 11th 1770, granted to Alice Day, widow of John Day, who did not administer will.
138. [17]
HENRY WELCH, ETC.
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. HENRY WELCH
[WHO DIED MAY [ ] [1783]
[AGED 42 ? YEARS]
ALSO [ ] OF HIS CHILDREN
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
[ ]
[ ] WELCH [ ] BROTHER
177[ ] AGED [ ] [YEARS]
ALSO [ SUSANNAH ] THE WIFE OF [ HENRY]
WELCH LATE WIFE OF [ ]
[ ] WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 4th 1789? AGED 49? [YEARS]
MR. JOHN WELCH DIED JUNE 1Oth 1830
IN THE SIXTY THIRD YEAR OF HIS AGE
AND FIVE OF HIS CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
Rear
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
JOHN WELCH
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1833
AGED 62 YEARS
139. [18]
JOHN AND MARY WELLARD
IN MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN WELLARD
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1776]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
[ALSO]
MRS. MARY WELLARD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 4th ? DEC. 1811
AGED [74] YEARS
END OF SOUTH WEST SECTION OF CHURCHYARD
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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2009
Introduction
Strood is a part of the City of Rochester, and is situated on the River Medway in North Kent. Strood Cemetery lies on high ground about ¾ of a mile south of the town centre.
The original 6 acres of the cemetery was opened in early 1883, replacing the burial ground around the old parish church of St. Nicholas in the centre of Strood. An additional 3 acres was added in 1929/30.
This record contains all the monumental inscriptions for graves established between 1883-1929. Additionally, the transcriber found 5 monuments from the old church in the cemetery.
The sections are the official cemetery sections. A map of the cemetery, showing the sections
The burial registers are held at the Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, at the time of writing, situated in Strood; the centre also has local newspapers on microfilm, which contain obituaries and inquests relating to many of the people buried in the cemetery.
Strood Cemetery is very well positioned, with panoramic views east across the River Medway to Rochester and beyond. It is very well maintained, although some individual monuments in the 1883 section were overgrown with ivy and other climbers, this has now been removed.
The western edge of the 1883 cemetery is marked by a line of Scots’ Pines. Presumably a brick boundary wall originally ran parallel to the trees. Beyond the pines lies the 1930 extension. The boundary between Sections E and D is not clear, so the exact location of some monuments may not be strictly accurate; similarly, there is no obvious boundary between Sections H, J and K, so these are treated as one section. Sections L and N, to the north of the Non-Conformist Chapel, are non-conformist, including Roman Catholic. The largest monuments are in Section H, J and K, although they do not compare in scale with some of those in St. Nicholas Cemetery, in the neighbouring City of Rochester. Unfortunately a small number of headstones remain face down and unrecorded, due, in part, to an injury to the transcriber.
The M.I.s are listed in two parts, the first covers the years 1883 (the year the cemetery opened) to 1913 and the second 1914 to 1929.
Part 1 - 1883 to 1913
1 - 95
96 - 157
158 - 189
190 - 253
254 - 298
299 - 315
Part 2 - 1914 to 1929
316 - 356
357 - 422
423 - 472
473 - 489
490 - 550
551 - 607
Layout Plan of Cemetery
Index of Names - from gravestones only
Names Index
ADAMS 223, 258
AKHURST 284
ALDGATE 570
ALEXANDER 268
ALLBRIGHT 545
ALLEN 84, 325
ALLSWORTH 219, 237
AMES 139
AMOS 291
ANDERSON 186, 187, 357,
606
ANDREWS 73
ANKCORN 423
APPLETON 14
ARMES 168
ARNELL 129
ARTHRELL 551
ASHTON 424
ATKINSON 45
AUBREY 457
AUSTIN 490
BAITUP 313
BAKER 15,64,156,185,267,
316, 358, 359, 415, 479
BAKER 552, 578
BALDOCK 38, 247
BALL 94, 222
BALLARD 224
BAMBER 179
BANGHAM 425
BARKER 253
BARLING 51
BARON 20
BARROWS 360
BATCHELOR 491
BATEY 101
BATTY 579
BAVIN 317
BAYDEN 135
BEACONSFIELD 398
BEAN 553
BEASLEY 74
BEATRUP 580
BEGG 227BELL 61, 217, 542
BELLAMY 426
BENNETT 30, 245, 361,
427, 486, 607
BENTLEY 274, 318, 580
BERRY 233
BETT 428
BETTS 210
BISHOP 492
BLACKMAN 362a
BLADEN 362b
BLUNDELL 83, 116
BOAKES 291
BOARD 558
BOAST 554
BOILING 142
BONNEWELL 179
BONNIEWELL 429
BOOSEY 277
BOSWELL 190
BOURNE 151, 232, 258,
319, 555, 556
BOVINGDON 54BRADLEY 160
BRAND 7, 127
BRIDGES 514
BRIGGS 35
BRIGHT 143
BROAD 178
BROOKER 306, 363
BROOKS 81
BROWN 130, 192, 199,
294, 462, 493
BROWNING 74
BRYANT 430
BUCK 146
BURBIDGE 19
BURGOYNE 494
BURNETT 364
BURNEY 265, 581
BURNIP 110
BURNS 39
BURR 29
BURREN 64
BUSH 8
BUTCHER 31, 576
BYFORD 87
1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607CAMPBELL 15
CARR 495
CARRICK 431, 467
CARTER 21, 154, 281, 496
CASH 310
CASTLE 17
CHALKLEN 432, 582
CHAMBERS 209, 497
CHAPMAN 167, 181
CHATFIELD 473
CHIVERS 320
CHROFTES 288
CLARE 498
CLARK 321, 433
CLARKE 41, 189
CLARKSON 447
CLEGG 458
CLIBBON 365, 434
CLIFFORD 200
CLIFTON 135
CLOAKE 116
COAST 322
COBB 194, 195
COBBETT 253
COCKLE 436
COGGER 435
COLE 151
COLLARD 255
COLLINGS 557
COLLINS 436
COLLIS 249
COLLISS 474
COLVER 300
CONNOLLY 589
CONWAY 282, 323
COOK 151
COOMBER 125, 292, 366
CORK 3, 4
COSSEY 367
COUCH 213
COUCHMAN 109
COULTER 437
COWEE 5
COWELL 499
COX 112, 324
COX 558
CREICHTON 485
CRONK 301
CROUCHER 213, 254
CROWHURST 368
CULLEN 71. 500
CURLING 369, 501
CURTIS 182, 184
CUTLER 25DAINES 370
DAKERS 236, 251
DAMON 502
DANIEL 34
DANIELS 332
DARKINS 76
DAVID 503
DAVIE 438
DAVIES 583, 584, 585
DAVIS 247, 372, 373, 475
DAY 201, 295, 311, 373, 439, 541
DE PINTO 2
DEAN 88
DENHAM 325
DENNESS 170
DICK 137
DIGHTON 302
DIXON 452
DOVE 586
DOVER 440
DRAKE 95
DUCKRELL 85
DUFFILL 69
DYER 221EARL 441, 559
EARLE 504
EASTO 23
EDMONDS 89
EDMONDSON 587
EDMUNDS 180
EDWARD 560
EDWARDS 60
EKE 374
ELDRIDGE 282
ELLIOTT 326
ELLMER 442
ELVY 257, 287, 561
EMERY 6
ENGLAND 148
EVENDEN 562
EVEREST 476
1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607FARRELL 169
FARROW 176, 443
FASSUM 327
FAWCETT 505
FEARN 307, 308
FEHRENBACH 588
FENTON 100
FIELDER 122, 506
FINER 259, 563
FLENLEY 40
FLISHER 293
FLUX 507
FLYNNN 1
FOOKS 358
FORD 564
FOREMAN 572
FORRESTER 464
FORSHEW 328
FOSTER 393
FRANCIS 24
FREEMAN 149
FRENCH 375
FRID 119, 329, 330
FRITH 539
FROST 22
FRY 238, 250
FRYER 106
GAMON 202, 312
GARDINER 215
GATES 376
GEORGE 108
GERMANEY 147, 377
GERMANY 118
GIBBONS 153
GILBERT 137
GILES 207
GLENISTER 488
GODFREY 121
GOLDING 279
GOLSBY 508
GOOD 378
GOODRHAM 379
GORHAM 393, 444
GOULDEN 445
GRADY 509
GRAHAM 589
GRANT 590
GREEN 6, 510
GREGORY 331
GRILDINE 112
GRINYER 446
GRIST 49HAISMAN 144
HALES 174
HALL 477
HALLPIKE 11
HALLS 511
HALLUMS 332
HAMMOND 380
HANSTED 478
HARKER 73, 381
HARRISON 195
HARTLEY 512
HARWOOD 513
HATCHER 410, 487
HAWKINS 514, 515
HEATH 275
HEATHCOTE 91
HEMMING 565
HENLEY 80
HENNIKER 479
HEWITT 146
HILL 102, 207, 591
HILLS 191, 333
HINDS 382, 446
HINGE 12, 279
HITCH 516
HOAR 517
HOCKING 220HODGE 140, 159
HOLDER 309
HOLLANDS 96, 383, 566
HOLLIDAY 447
HOLLINGS 248
HOLLINGSWORTH 243
HOLLOWAY 448
HOLMES 63
HONEY 334
HOSMER 384
HOWARD 449
HOWES 335
HOWLETT 66
HUGGETT 202, 225, 312
HUMPHREY 231
HUNT 114
HURLEY 560
HURLOCK 385
HURST 96
HYETT 54
ILES 22
ILLENDEN 113
ILLMAN 56
INCE 450
IZABY 3421-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607JACKSON 429
JANES 244
JARMY 269
JARRETT 336, 498
JARVIS 332
JEAL 10, 11
JEFFERY 128
JENNEY 218
JOHNSON 337, 475
JONES 79
JOYCE 27
JUDGES 518
KELLEY 286
KELLY 164
KEMBER 592
KEMSLEY 16
KENNARD 283
KENNETT 135
KENT 567
KENWORTHY 386
KIERNAN 159
KILLICK 283, 387
KIMMINS 568
KNIGHT 197, 289, 38
KNOTT 388
LABBETT 136
LACEY 217
LAMB 338
LAMBKIN 9, 389
LAMPARD 152
LANGFORD 28, 296LANGRIDGE 101
LANGSTON 2
LATTER 451
LAW 516
LAWRENCE 299, 593
LAWTON 53
LE COCQ 262
LEANEY 235
LEE 452
LEIGH 280
LEMON 32, 339
LENEY 453
LESTER 107
LETLEY 104, 390, 391, 480,
481
LEVY 13
LEWIS 60, 392
LEY 454
LING 455
LINK 519
LOACH 90
LOCKWOOD 386
LOFT 55
LONDON 289
LONG 340
LOVE 594
LOVIS 394
LOWE 82
LUCHFORD 341
LUCK 235
LUCKHURST 393
LUDLOW 84
LUFF 99MALACHI 248
MANLEY 85, 228
MANNEUCH 342
MARLEY 500
MARSH 150
MARSHALL 139
MARTIN 276
MARTYN 520
MASCALL 29
MASON 272
MATSON 569
MATTHEWS 198, 520
MAUNDER 36, 343
MAYHEW 234
MAYOU 196
McINTYRE 343
MEDHURST 488
MERRY 570
MIDDLETON 270
MILLIAM 108
MILLS 394, 522
MISKIN 38
MITCHELL 75, 303
MONGER 344
MOON 117
MOORE 14, 45, 58
MOSS 214, 220, 595
MOUNT 265
MUGGERIDGE 395
MUNDAY 396
MUNN 122
MUNRO 194
MUXWORTHY 158
MYHILL 86, 153
NASH 131, 264, 298
NAYLOR 577
NEAVES 240, 242
NEWSTEAD 596
NICHOLS 332
NIXON 523
NORDBYE 545
NORRIS 524
NUTT 483
NUTTER 256
NYE 213
OAKESHOTT 148
OATES 136
OLIVER 162
ONSLOW 141
OSBORNE 345, 530
OSWALD 411
OWENS 597
OWERS 3281-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607PACKHAM 456
PACKMAN 120
PACKNAM 203
PAINE 212
PALMER 5, 230, 571
PANNELL 598
PARAMORE 135
PARKER 31, 67, 278
PARR 582
PARROTT 37, 82, 93
PASFIELD 457
PATERNOSTER 525
PATRICK 99
PATTERSON 165, 229
PAYNE 77, 205, 526
PEARSON 397
PEMBLE 398, 527
PENFOLD 346
PERCIVAL 244
PERRIN 69
PETERS 66
PETTMAN 572
PHILLIPS 44
PHIPP 319
PICNOT 252
PIDDLESDEN 556
PIERSON 271
PILLOW 548
PITCHER 129
PITOCK 50
PLAW 528
POCOCK 33
POLLARD 28, 529, 552
POUND 573
POWELS 304
PRENTICE 163
PURSER 171
QUINNELL 241
RADFORD 53
RAINSFORD 317
RAYFIELD 70
READ 599
REDDINGTON 338
REED 458
RELF 183
RELF 530
RENDLE 347
REYNOLDS 273, 348
RICE 4
RICH 531
RICHARDS 79, 532, 533
RICHARDSON 349
RICHMAN 115
RICKELLS 459
RILEY 157
RING 173, 179, 398
RIPLEY 534
ROBBINS 399
ROBERTS 57, 535
ROBUS 220, 239
RODMELL 208
ROE 400
ROGERS 401
ROSE 402
ROWE 18
ROWING 26
ROWLEY 179
RUCK 59
RUSSELL 105
RUTHERFORD 220
SAFFELL 162
SANKEY 62, 304, 350
SAWYER 188, 536
SAXBY 516
SCOONES 103
SCRAFTON 585
SEAGULL 145
SEARS 537
SETH 144
SHARP 482
SHERSBY 177
SHORE 403
SHRUBB 460
SIBURN 52
SILLETT 380, 600
SILVER 105
SIMMONDS 135, 461
SIMS 216
SKINNER 204
SKURRAY 146
SLATER 404
SMALLMAN 191
SMEED 84
SMETHAM 16
SMITH 76, 91, 115, 181,
182, 405, 538, 539
SMITHERMAN 540
SOLLITT 226
SPARKS 370
SPASHETT 166
SPENDLOVE 54
SPIKINS 223SPURDLE 21
STACEY 483
STANDHAFT 602
STAPLES 484
STAPLETON 314
STARK 406
STARTUP 473
STEDMAN 462
STEELE 193
STEVENS 48, 124, 221
STEWART 407, 541
STOAKES 445
STOCKWELL 601
STONHAM 463
STREETER 159
STYLES 408
SUMMERS 351
SUTTON 331
SWAIN 71
SWEET 47
SYMONS 58
1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607TABRET 258
TANNER 602
TANSLEY 266
TAYLOR 542
TERRY 409
TESTER 161
THOMAS 411
THORNE 412
THORPE 72
TIMBY 349
TOATES 262
TODD 574
TOKER 483
TOMPSETT 603
TONKIN 260
TRANAH 575, 604
TUCKER 43, 352, 489
TUMBER 36
TURNER 168, 543
TUTON 305
TUTT 138, 139
TYRRELL 221URE 464
USHERWOOD 544
VALSLER 413
VANT 543
VAUGHAN 285, 353
VICKERS 172
WADHAMS 92, 198, 414,
415, 416
WAGON 6, 126
WAKEFIELD 42
WAKEHAM 292
WALE 544
WALKER 417
WALTER 97
WARE 466, 467
WARRELL 534
WATERER 467
WATERFIELD 545
WATERHOUSE 546
WATERMAN 145, 485
WATERS 305, 468
WATSON 337WEAIRE 418
WEBB 48
WEEKES 65
WEEKS 206
WELLS 232, 419, 420, 421
WEST 17, 118, 17, 199,
354, 547
WHITCHELO 256
WHITE 123, 605, 89
WHYMAN 469
WICKER 261, 263, 470
WIGLEY 82, 111
WILES 576, 577
WILKES 82
WILLARD 116
WILSON 155, 281, 548
WINCH 62
WINTER 290WISDOM 211
WISE 355, 549
WOOD 46, 78, 235, 550WOOLCOCK 471
WRIGHT 315, 356, 422, 68YAXLEY 127
YEO 175
YOUNG 98, 4721-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607
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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2009
Part 1 - Sections A and B - Initial burials 1883 to 1913
SECTION A
(The graves in this section were recorded from N – S and the rows, E – W from the road)
ROW 1
1. [1] Pedestals and cross
IN MEMORY OF
KATE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SERGT. MAJOR E. FLYNNN R.E.
DIED MAY 17th 1900
AGED 38 YEARS
2. [2] Large plot, railings, pedestal and cross
East side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN LANGSTON J.P., F.R.C.S.
OF LINDEN GARDENS, HYDE PARK, West
AND OF THE FRIARY, STROOD
DIED OCTOBER 16th 1890
AGED 62 YEARS
"And when he had overcome the
sharpness of death, he opened
the Kingdom of Heaven to all
believers"
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ADELINE EDITH LOIS DE PINTO
OF 25 LANCASTER GATE TERRACE
HYDE PARK
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND ADELINE LANGSTON
PASSED AWAY MAY 28th 1934
AGED 59 YEARS
"Requiescat in Pace"
North Side
ALSO OF
VICTOR LANGSTON
DIED JANUARY 20th 1884
AGED 4 MONTHS
SON OF
JOHN AND ADELINE LANGSTON
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away, blessed be the
name of the Lord"
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OLIVE WANDA
BELOVED WIFE OF
RUFUS JOHN NOEL DE PINTO
DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1991
"Reunited"
3. [3] Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
CHARLES GEORGE CORK
WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1911
IN HIS 76th YEAR
AND
HIS BELOVED WIFE
ELIZA
WHO DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1907
IN HER 70th YEAR
ALSO
STANLEY
FIFTH SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN 26th MARCH 1877
DIED 8th MARCH 1883
"The Lord is my shepherd"
4. [3b ] Headstone on south wall in Section P
TO THE LOVING MEMORY
OF
STANLEY CORK
BORN MARCH 26th 1877
DIED MARCH 8th 1883
"The Lord is my shepherd"
ALSO
ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES GEORGE CORK
BORN OCTOBER 16th 1837
DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1907
"Thy will be done"
FIRST STONE ERECTED IN THE CEMETERY
5. [4] Fallen Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELEANOR ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD PALMER
DIED 27th MAY 1883
AGED 28 YEARS
"O, Lord thy will be done"
ALSO
ELEANOR COWEE
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 6th JULY 1883
AGED 62 YEARS
INTERRED AT WOOLWICH
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWARD PALMER
DIED 12th APRIL 1915
AGED 65 YEARS
"He doeth all things well"
ALSO
ANNIE PALMER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 18th MARCH 1926
AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
6. [5] Coped red granite
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIET EMERY
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 23rd 1889 AGED 83 YEARS
"By grace are we saved, through faith, unto Salvation in Jesus Christ"
South Side
SARAH JANE GREEN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1892 AGED 81 YEARS
AND CAROLINE WAGON
DIED DECR. 7th 1899 AGED 86 YEARS
"At Rest"
7. [6] Fallen Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM J. BRAND
WHO DIED 30th NOVEMBER 1883
AGED 69 YEARS
"Afflictions sore, long time I bore,
Physicians were in vain,
Til God did please,
Death should release,
And free me from my pain"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM J. BRAND
DIED 12th MARCH 1887
AGED 72 YEARS
"In death they are united"
ALSO
SAMUEL
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 27th DECEMBER 1892
AGED 48 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
8. [7] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE FREDERICK BUSH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBY. 16th 1898
AGED 64 YEARS
"His end was peace"
"Gone from all sorrow and sickness and pain,
And gone where the ransomed eternally reign,
Gone where all heart rending partings are past,
And gone where we all hope to gather at last"
ALSO MARY ANN BUSH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
SEPTEMBER 30th 1911
AGED 71 YEARS
"Deeply Mourned"
ALSO ALFRED BUSH
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1938
AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"
9. [8] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HORACE
BELOVED SON OF
JAMES AND ANNIE LAMBKIN
DIED AUGUST 25th 1884
AGED 6 MONTHS
"You little thought my time so near"
10. [9] Fallen Headstone
"Sleep in peace and take your rest"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THIRZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT JEAL
DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1884
AGED 49 YEARS
"In as much as ye have done it
unto the least of these my
brethren, ye have done it unto me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT JEAL
DIED AUGUST 28th 1908
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA HARRIET
HALLPIKE
WHO DIED FEB. 21st 1921
AGED 76 YEARS
11. [10] Fallen Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS JEAL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1894
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
JEMIMA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1901
AGED 67 YEARS
"Until the day breaks and the
shadows flee away"
12. [11] Large plot, pedestals, cross, mourning figure, and ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER ADOLPHUS HINGE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 17th DEC. 1883
AGED 21 YEARS
"A light is from our household gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled"
ALSO ALICE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1874
AGED 2 MONTHS
INTERRED IN SITTINGBOURNE CEMETERY
Ledger
ALSO DARLING
FRANK
WHO DIED MAY 13th 1887
AGED 7 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
ALSO
HENRY EDWARD HINGE
DIED 6th JUNE 1913
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, perfect peace"
ALSO
MARY ANN HINGE
WHO DIED 14th JANUARY 1919
AGED 77 YEARS
"At Rest"
13. [2] Headstone, large plot
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES LEVY
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
NOVEMBER 30th 1902
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO LEAH CLARE
GRAND-DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1886
AGED 1 YEAR & 5 MONTHS
ALSO OF
NATHAN HENRY LEVY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1909
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO OF REBECCA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
CHARLES LEVY
WHO DIED JANUARY 23rd 1912
IN HER 85th YEAR
ALSO CHARLES DAVID
SON OF THE ABOVE CHARLES LEVY
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1917
IN HIS 63rd YEAR
ALSO EMILY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 9th 1937
14. [13] Fallen headstone
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES APPLETON
WHO DIED MAY 18th 1887
AGED 74 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES APPLETON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 1st 1892
IN HIS 71st YEAR
ALSO SIDNEY
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1893
IN HIS 3rd YEAR
ALSO WILLIAM MOORE
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1899
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM MOORE
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1906
AGED 83 YEARS
15. [14] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SUPT. W. H. BAKER K.C.C.
DIED MARCH 1st 1887
AGED 58
"Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest,
Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour’s breast,
We loved thee well but Jesus loved thee best"
ALSO FRANCES
DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
JAMES CAMPBELL
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 2nd JULY 1916 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
W. H. BAKER
DIED SEPT. 11th 1923
AGED 93 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES CAMPBELL
DIED 26th JULY 1932
AGED 75 YEARS
16. [15] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SMETHAM
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1885
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO OF
HARRY EARLL KEMSLEY
INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1886
AGED 6 MONTHS
ALSO OF
HELEN MAY A.R.C.A.
BELOVED ELDEST CHILD OF ABOVE
DIED AT DURHAM 15th MAY 1925
BURIED HERE
ALSO OF
GRACE THE DEAR WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 11th AUGUST 1932
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SMETHAM
(HISTORIAN OF STROOD)
WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF APRIL 1945
AGED 90 YEARS
17. [16] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMUEL WEST
WHO DIED 27th JUNE 1899
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO IDA MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th AUGT. 1899 AGED 3 MONTHS
North Side
ALSO
MARY CASTLE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
18. [17] Large plot, two headstones
"Father into thy hands I commend my spirit"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD ROWE
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 26th 1886
AGED 62 YEARS
"My presence shall go with thee
and I will give thee rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD ROWE
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 19th 1887
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO EMMA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1933
AGED 86 YEARS
"In death they are united"
ALSO JANE ROWE DAUGHTER OF ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 19th 1940
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"Sadly Missed R.I.P."
--------------------------
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES ROWE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 25th OF APRIL 1916
AGED 64 YEARS
"For I have given you an example that
ye should do as I have done to you"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES ROWE
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 10th 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO STEWART ROWE
SON OF ABOVE
DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1945
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
19. [18] Pedestals, fallen cross
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BURBIDGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1887
AGED 71 YEARS
"His mercy endureth for ever"
MARTHA MARY ANN BURBIDGE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1907
AGED 54 YEARS
"Absent from the body, present with the Lord"
South Side
BERTIE BURBIDGE
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1892
AGED 4 YEARS
"Jesus called him"
North Side
ALSO
WILLIAM BURBIDGE
WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1895
IN HIS 84th YEAR
"In sure and certain hope"
20. [19] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM BARON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS OCTOBER 3rd 1883
AGED 42 YEARS
"Weep not for me, my family dear,
For weeping is in vain,
Prepare yourselves to follow me,
And we shall meet again"
ALSO
HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECEMBER 31st 1897
AGED 49 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,
blessed be the name of the Lord"
ROW 2
21. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM CARTER
WHO DIED 18th JULY 1908
AGED 56 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM CARTER
WHO DIED 17th DECR. 1918
AGED 72 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF HARRIET CARTER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 7th DECR. 1918
AGED 41 YEARS
"Abide with me"
ALSO OF SARAH ANN SPURDLE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th FEBY. 1908
AGED 36 YEARS
INTERRED IN PLUMSTEAD CEMETERY
22. [2] Derelict curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMBROSE ILES FROST WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1907 AGED 63 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HIS WIFE HANNAH FRANCES FROST WHO DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1916 AGED 80 YEARS
23. [3] Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ROBERT EASTO
DIED OCTOBER 26th 1887
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
SELINA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1883
AGED 41 YEARS
"In death they are united"
ALSO JANE EASTO
WHO PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 13th 1952
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO FLANDERS HERBERT EASTO
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1955
AGED 83 YEARS
24. [4] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HUBERT
THE BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE AND ELIZABETH FRANCIS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1880
AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO
GEORGE EDMUND FRANCIS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1912
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE FRANCIS
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1920 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA FRANCIS
WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 17th 1944
AGED 90 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
25. [5] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR CUTLER
WHO DIED APRIL 9th 1892
AGED 36 YEARS
"The broken link repaired, the lost restored
so shall we be for ever with the Lord"
ALSO HELEN CUTLER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AGED 80 YEARS
North Side
ALSO
CHRISSIE
THE BELOVED
CHILD OF
ARTHUR & HELEN
CUTLER
BORN CHRISTMAS DAY 1884
FELL ASLEEP MARCH 20th 1889
ALSO ARTHUR
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1896
AGED 10 ½ YEARS
26. [6] Fallen headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
STEPHEN ROWING
WHO DIED MARCH 19th 1909
AGED 73 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO FRANCES ROWING
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1912
AGED 74 YEARS
"The weary shall rest from their labour"
ALSO WILLIAM ROWING
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1885
AGED 20 YEARS
"His end was peace"
27. [7] Fallen headstone
[ ]
SARAH ANN
[BELOVED] WIFE OF
HENRY RICHARD JOYCE
[WHO] DIED DECR. 1st 1901?
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1901
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
ARTHUR SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1914
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY RICHARD JOYCE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 30th 1927
AGED 78 YEARS
28. [8] Fallen headstone
[ ]
JANE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
JOHN LANGFORD
BORN 10th SEPTEMBER 1830?
DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1884
ALSO OF
MARY LANGFORD
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 6th JUNE 1832
DIED 18th MARCH 1908
ALSO FRANCES POLLARD
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 10th 1922
AGED 88 YEARS
29. [9] Headstone, very eroded
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT BURR
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1885
AGED 21 YEARS
"Jesus Christ died for me"
ALSO
[ ] MASCALL
[Rest eroded]
30. [10] Fallen headstone, face down, almost horizontal
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LILIAN BENNETT
DIED JUNE 7th 1890
AGED 15 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
ALSO JAMES BENNETT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 20th 1901
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET BENNETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 3rd 1909
AGED 71 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
31. [11] Fallen headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
PARKER RICHARD BUTCHER
WHO DIED JANorth 4th 1888
AGED 34 YEARS
"He hath delivered my soul in peace"
ALSO LILLIAN CHARLOTTE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB. 28th 1899
AGED 20 YEARS
"The Lord hath called thee"
ALSO THE ABOVE
PARKER RICHARD BUTCHER
WHO DIED AUG. 8th 1923
AGED 75 YEARS
32. [2] Fallen headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY JANE LEMON
DIED 12th MARCH 1886 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO AGNES GRACE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 5th APRIL 1907 AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN LEMON
DIED 6th NOV. 1914 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD LEMON
DIED 4th JAN1930 AGED 90 YEARS
33. [13] Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
TIMOTHY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SOPHIA POCOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 4th 1893
AGED 77 YEARS
"The memory of the just is blessed"
ALSO
HIS DARLING GRANDCHILD
HILDA SOPHIA POCOCK
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 22nd 1893
AGED 5 YEARS
"He shall gather the lambs in his arms"
ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 13th 1901
AGED 79 YEARS
"Thy sleep shall be sweet"
ALSO KATE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 30th 1935
34. [14] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES DANIEL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1884
AGED 72 YEARS
"God in his wisdom has recalled
the boon his love had given
and though the body moulders here
the soul is safe in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES DANIEL
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1893
AGED 78 YEARS
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
35. [15] Low headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS ANTHONY BRIGGS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SUDDENLY
6th AUG. 1910 AGED 70
ALSO CATHERINE ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DEC. 1922 AGED 78
ALSO ALFRED WALTER
INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th OCT. 1888
AGED 2 YEARS, 2 MONTHS
36. [16] Headstone
IN MEMORIAM
CHARLES ROBERT MAUNDER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1884
AGED 57 YEARS
"His end was peace"
ALSO
SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1890
AGED 57 YEARS
"Oh, how patient in thy suffering,
When no hand could give thee ease,
God the helper of the helpless,
Saw thy grief and sent thee peace"
ALSO
ANNIE TUMBER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 5th 1930
IN HER 70th YEAR
"At Rest"
AND HER DEAR SON
"TED"
WHO FELL AT HEBUTERNE
JULY 1st 1916
ALSO FRANK MAUNDER
THIRD SON OF
THOMAS AND SARAH ANN MAUNDER
DIED FEB. 12th 1932
37. [17] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY PARROTT
WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1893
AGED 31 YEARS
"A sudden change; I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens to us all,
This day was mine-tomorrow you may fall"
ALSO OF
WILLIAM THOMAS PARROTT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1897
AGED 71 YEARS
"Earth takes her own, this mortal frame,
Eternity her part shall claim,
And so we say in humble trust,
The soul to God, the dust to dust"
ALSO OF
JANE PARROTT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1898
AGED 72 YEARS
"While in this world I did remain,
My latter days were grief and pain,
But when the Lord did think it best,
He took me to a place of rest"
38. [18] Heart shaped tablet on "rock " pedestal, cross fallen
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEOFFERY BALDOCK
INFANT SON OF
ROBERT & CATHERINE
South
KNIGHT MISKIN
DIED SEPTEMBER
10th 1883
AGED 5 WEEKS
Rear
ALSO
CATHERINE SARAH KNIGHT MISKIN
DIED MARCH 23rd 1909
AGED 56 YEARS
AND ROBERT MISKIN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 29th 1938 AGED 87 YEARS
ROW 3
39. [1] Fallen, grey granite headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BURNS LL.D
BORN OCTOBER 3rd 1805
DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1884
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE BURNS
HIS WIFE
BORN SEPTEMBER 1st 1810
DIED OCTOBER 12th 1888
40. [2] Curbs
LOUISA FLENLEY DIED 29th JULY 1901 AGED 71 ALSO HARRIETT FLENLEY DIED 26th FEB. 1904 AGED 76 (one line)
41. [3] Pedestals and cross
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROSANA
[WIFE?] OF
HENRY ROBERT [CL]ARKE?
MAGISTRATE AND COLLECTOR B.C.S.
BORN 27th AUGUST 1836
DIED 8th MARCH 1889
"Father in thy gracious keeping
leave we now thy servant sleeping"
42. [4] Very eroded headstone
ELIZABETH WAKEFIELD
HENRY WILLIAM WAKEFIELD
[Rest eroded]
43. [5] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN TUCKER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 28th 1890
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1891
AGED 70 YEARS
"In death they are united"
44. [6] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK R. PHILLIPS
DIED SEPT. 21st 1908
AGED 23 YEARS
EDWARD G. W. PHILLIPS
LATE R.E. , DIED AT
MIDDLESBORO, YORKS JAN 27th 1900
AGED 22 YEARS
CHARLES A. PHILLIPS
DIED AUG. 22nd 1885
AGED 3 YEARS
GEORGE A. PHILLIPS
DIED JUNE 23rd 1911
AGED 19 YEARS
CATHERINE ANN PHILLIPS
DIED FEB. 27th 1929
AGED 73 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
GEORGE ALBERT PHILLIPS
DIED JUNE 2nd 1933
AGED 77 YEARS
45. [7] Large plot, pedestals and cross and heart shaped tablet
Pedestal East Side
JOSEPH ATKINSON
DIED APRIL 15th 1917
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN MATILDA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 21st 1905 AGED 49 YEARS
South Side
ALSO
IN MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH ATKINSON
DIED MARCH 3rd 1895
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO FANNY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 5th 1921 AGED 75 YEARS
North Side
ALSO
IN MEMORY
OF
NELLIE KATE ATKINSON
DIED MAY 26th 1906
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO NELSON JOSEPH MOORE ATKINSON
DIED SEPT. 20th 1948 AGED 61 YEARS
Tablet
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANK EDWIN ATKINSON
CORPL. 10th BTN ROYAL FUSILEERS
KILLED IN ACTION NEAR MONCHY
FRANCE, APRIL 11th 1917
AGED 21 YEARS
"He hath done what
he could"
46. [8] Headstone
OUR DEAR MOTHER
SELINA WOOD
WHO FELL ASLEEP 29th OCT. 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
"Blessed are the pure in heart"
ALSO MARY JANE
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 20th MARCH 1911
AGED 57 YEARS
"Joy and gladness shall be found there,
Thanksgiving and the voice of melody"
ALSO SELINA RICE
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
RE-UNITED WITH HER DEAR ONES
10th DEC. 1944 AGED 87 YEARS
"We know that we have passed
from death unto life"
ALSO PETER JAMES RICE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 10th DEC. 1914
AGED 78 YEARS
"Our Father which art in heaven"
47. [9] Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES SWEET
DIED OCTOBER 13th 1899
AGED 69
ALSO
CHARLOTTE HIS WIFE
DIED OCTOBER 12th 1899
AGED 68
"In life united
in death not divided"
ALSO BESSIE
WIFE OF T. H. SWEET
WHO DIED JUNE 16th 1904
AGED 34 YEARS
48. [10] Headstone, large plot
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL WEBB
WHO DIED MAY 11th 1902
AGED 57 YEARS
"To live in hearts we leave
behind is not to die"
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1928
AGED 83 YEARS
"Though lost to sight,
To memory ever dear"
ALSO OF WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVR. 26th 1909
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO ANNIE STEVENS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 24th 1925
IN HER 57th YEAR
"Come unto me"
ALSO OF CICELY ROSE STEVENS
GRAND DAUGHTER OF SAMUEL WEBB
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1904
AGED 11 YEARS
49. [11] Pedestals and cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JAMES GRIST
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 26th 1910
AGED 58 YEARS
"May he for ever rest in peace"
50. [12] Pedestals, fallen cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
LOUISA KATHLEEN PITOCK
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
PERCIVAL & KATHLEEN PITOCK
ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN
OCT. 17th 1903
AGED 3 MONTHS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
51. [13] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HANNAH WIFE OF JAMES BARLING
DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1904
AGED 73 YEARS
"I will give you rest"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JAMES BARLING
WHO DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1914
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO LUCY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1933
AGED 77 YEARS
"For ever with the Lord"
52. [14] Voluted tablet, derelict monument
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JOHN SIBURN
WHO DIED OCT. 22nd 1908
AGED 38 YEARS
53. [15] Pedestals, fallen cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH SOPHIA WIFE OF
WILLIAM RADFORD LAWTON R. N.
DIED JULY 1st 1904
AGED 37
54. [16] Pedestals, fallen cross
East Side
IN
SACRED AND LOVING
MEMORY OF OUR DEAR
MOTHER AND FATHER
SARAH MARIA SPENDLOVE
WHO WAS CALLED HOME
OCT. 16th 1899 AGED 78 YEARS
JOHN HYETT SPENDLOVE
WHO WENT TO REST
DEC. 20th 1899 AGED 83 YEARS
"Those we mourn are crowned with glory"
"When the weary are at rest"
"Thy will be done"
North Side
ALSO
HENRY CHARLES BOVINGDON
WHO DIED 9th SEPT. 1930
AGED 78 YEARS
South Side
ALSO
ELLEN JANE BOVINGDON
WHO DIED 24th MAY 1949
AGED 89 YEARS
55. [17] Headstone, large plot
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE ERNEST LOFT
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
THOMAS JOHN AND ANN LOFT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1904
AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANN LOFT
WHO DIED JULY 20th 1935
IN HER 84th YEAR
AND
THOMAS JOHN LOFT
WHO DIED AUGUST 1st 1939
IN HIS 85th YEAR
"Peace at last"
56. [18] Headstone, large plot
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN ILLMAN
WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1905
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD ILLMAN
WHO DIED 14th FEB. 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN ILLMAN
HIS WIFE
REUNITED 24th MAY 1944
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO LUCY THEIR DAUGHTER
5th AUG. 1964
AGED 76 YEARS
57. [19] Curbs
East Side
HILDA WINIFRED
North Side
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR ROBERTS DIED 2nd NOV. 1909 AGED 29 YEARS
58. [20] Curbs, large plot
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE MOORE WHO DIED JUNE 11th 1906 AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
West Side
ALSO CLARA MOORE DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1909 AGED 56
ALSO ALICE SYMONS DIED SEPTEMBER 28th 1910 AGED 32
South Side
ALSO MATILDA MOORE WHO DIED MAY 30th 1914 AGED 87 YEARS
East Side
ALSO SOPHIA MOORE DIED NOV. 29th 1916 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE MOORE DIED DEC. 28th 1927 AGED 67 YEARS
59. [21] Small headstone and curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR PARENTS
SARAH & CHARLES RUCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MOTHER – AUG. 13th 1908
FATHER – SEPT. 1st 1917
North Curb
ALSO MINNIE FRANCES THEIR DAUGHTER AT REST 30th OCT. 1959 AGED 78 YEARS
60. [22] Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LYDIA LEWIS EDWARDS WHO DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1909 AGED 47 YEARS (one line)
"God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes"
61. [23] Curbs
North Side
THOMAS WILLIAM BELL DIED 17th NOV. 1916 AGED 52 YEARS
South Side
ALSO SARAH JANE HIS WIFE DIED 18th OCT. 1913 AGED 47 YEARS
ROW 4
62. [1] Headstone, large plot
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN WINCH
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED AT TINGEY’S
CEMENT WORKS 28th NOVEMBER 1883
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 17th AUGUST 1920
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 14th APRIL 1926
AGED 63 YEARS
ERECTED BY THEIR DAUGHTER SUSAN SANKEY
63. [2] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED SEPTIMUS HOLMES
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1883
AGED 60 YEARS
"There remaineth therefore a
rest to the people of God"
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HOLMES
WHO DIED MARCH 25th 1920
IN HER 95th YEAR
ALSO
ADA MARY HOLMES
DIED JAN 22nd 1934
AGED 70
"Rest for the weary"
64. [3] Headstone and curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH BAKER
WHO DIED 29th DEC. 1906
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES H. B. BURREN
BOATSWAIN R. N.
LOST IN H.M.T. ST. GENNY 12th JAN 1930
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE JOHN BURREN
WHO DIED 2nd SEPT. 1932
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO SELINA BURREN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th NOV. 1942
AGED 82 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER MARGARET JILL BURREN DIED 26th MARCH 1949 AGED 55 YEARS
65. [4] Fallen headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD WEEKES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1884
AGED 65? YEARS
"[ ] of the Lord is promised
[ ] and life forevermore"
66. [5] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN ANN
BELOVED WIFE OF SAMUEL HOWLETT
DIED SEPT. 13th 1900
AGED 44 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE SAMUEL HOWLETT
DIED FEB. 19th 1935
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO NELLIE ANN PETERS
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 16th 1915
INTERRED AT SIMONSTOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
ALSO SAMUEL HOWLETT
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE OCT. 1917
67. [6] Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
PETER PARKER
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1884
AGED 65 YEARS
[Eroded verses]
68. [7] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HANNAH PRISCILLA WRIGHT
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1884
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1886
AGED 49
ALSO ERNEST ALFRED
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1891
AGED 21 YEARS
"All the pain and grief are over,
Every restless tossing passed,
We are now at peace, for we [are]
Safely home in heaven at last"
ROW 5
69. [1] Headstone, large plot
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIETT SOPHIA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM DANIEL DUFFILL
WHO DIED 10th OCT. 1909
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DANIEL DUFFILL
WHO DIED 25th MAY 1924
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO CAPT. WILLIAM DUFFILL
WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1895
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 9th AUG. 1885
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD PERRIN
WHO DIED 30th DEC. 1904
IN HIS 89th YEAR
ALSO LAVINIA DUFFILL
WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1921
AGED 82 YEARS
"They rest in peace"
70. [2] Fallen, small headstone, top half eroded
JANE RAYFIELD
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO
JOSEPH RAYFIELD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 4th 1900
AGED 79 YEARS
71. [3] Headstone and curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LAVINIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
REGINALD SWAIN
WHO DIED 1st NOVEMBER 1908
AGED 43 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO JANE CULLEN
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1925
AGED 81 YEARS
"The weary are at rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
REGINALD BASIL SWAIN
WHO DIED 16th FEB. 1942
AGED 70 YEARS
"Re-united"
North Curb
ROSINA SWAIN 1890 – 1981 "Dearly Loved"
South Curb
FREDERICK BASIL SWAIN 1895 – 1979 "Loving and Much Loved"
72. [4] Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ABIGAIL DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM & SARAH THORPE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1883 AGED 6 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
73. [5] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADELAIDE ANDREWS
DIED 2nd SEPT. 1912
ALSO OF MARY ANDREWS
DIED 12th APRIL 1922
ALSO M. ADELAIDE ANDREWS
PASSED ON 23rd MAY 1937
"Sanctuary"
North Side
DAVID A. T.
HARKER
DIED 29th JAN
1915
AGED 14 MONTHS
74. [6] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM BROWNING
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1907
AGED 49 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO WILLIAM BEASLEY
WHO DIED JANUARY 1st 1923 AGED 56 YEARS
"At Rest"
North Side
ALSO
SARAH JANE WIFE OF
WILLIAM BEASLEY
WHO DIED MARCH 26th 1943
AGED 76 YEARS
South Side
ALSO
LAURA WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROWNING
DIED AUGUST 21st 1948
"Sleeping"
75. [7] Curbs
North Side
IN MEMORY OF JOHN WILLIAM MITCHELL
DIED 9th OCT. 1911 AGED 67
South Side
ALSO MARGARET MITCHELL
DIED 2nd JAN 1945
76. [8] Headstone, large plot
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED SON OF
DAVID & ELIZABETH DARKINS
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
WHILST BATHING AUGUST 11th 1886
AGED 17 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ELIZABETH DARKINS
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1904
AGED 75 YEARS
"Beloved by all"
ALSO THE ABOVE
DAVID DARKINS
WHO DIED OCT. 3rd 1921
AGED 77 YEARS
"Lead Kindly Light"
ALSO LUCY SMITH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1934
AGED 95 YEARS
Rear of Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THE CHILDREN OF
J. E. & A. DARKINS
JAMES H. DIED AUGUST 26th 1898
AGED 11 WEEKS
ALSO
EDWARD H. DIED APRIL 13th 1902
AGED 2 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
"Sweetly Sleeping"
ROW 6
77. [1] Fallen headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANNE PAYNE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
27th MAY 1901 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ISABELLA PAYNE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th FEB. 1886
AGED 16 YEARS
"Though gone from sight, to memory ever dear"
ALSO
WILLIAM THOMAS HENRY PAYNE
[KILLED?] IN FRANCE 22nd AUGUST 1918
AGED 20? YEARS
ALSO
ROSINA PAYNE
WHO DIED 13th AUGUST 1939?
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM THOMAS PAYNE
WHO DIED 4th OCTOBER 1944
AGED 71 YEARS
78. [2] Headstone, eroded
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY WOOD
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1909
AGED 83 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO
FRANCES MARY WOOD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEB. 17th 1918
AGED 78 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO
ARTHUR JOHN WOOD
[ ]
AND
HARRIET JANE WOOD
DIED FEB. 3rd 1953? AGED [ ] YEARS
79. [3] Curbs, large plot
South Side
THOMAS JONES DIED 12th AUGUST 1886 AGED 49 YEARS
ELIZA JONES DIED 22nd AUGUST 1886 AGED 45 YEARS
North Side
ARTHUR JAMES RICHARDS DIED 15th JULY 1921 AGED 63 YEARS
SARAH SELINA RICHARDS DIED 8th DECEMBER 1945 AGED 85 YEARS
West Side
ALSO LILLIAN SARAH RICHARDS WHO DIED 13th FEBRUARY 1951 AGED 70 YEARS
ROW 7
80. [1] Headstone and footstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE HENLEY
DROWNED OFF ERITH APRIL 24th 1887
AGED 48 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1914
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1908
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO
ALBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
DROWNED OFF ERITH OCTOBER 13th 1892
AGED 15 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
ALSO
JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
DROWNED OFF HIGHAM OCTOBER 5th 1871
AGED 6 YEARS & 10 MONTHS
Footstone
G. H.
1887
A. H. J. H. G. H.
1892 1871 1908
E. H. 1914
81. [2] Pedestals, fallen cross
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM BROOKS
WHO DIED 31st AUGUST 1911
AGED 77 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
MARY ANN
WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1917
AGED 82 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
82. [3] Headstone and curbs, large plot
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN PARROTT
DIED APRIL 7th 1887 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO JAMES JOHN SON OF
GEORGE & MARY WIGLEY
DIED APRIL 30th 1889 AGED 12 MONTHS
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF
JAMES RICHARD WIGLEY
DIED MAY 17th 1894 AGED 49 YEARS
"The Lord hath appeared of old unto me saying,
"Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love,
Therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee" "
ALSO ETHEL ELIZA LOWE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF East LOWE AND
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE M.A. AND J. R. WIGLEY
DIED JANorth 10th 1913 AGED 29 YEARS
"A sudden change at God’s command, she fell
She had no chance to bid her friend’s farewell,
Affliction came without warning given,
And bid her haste to meet her God in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES RICHARD WIGLEY
DIED NOV. 3rd 1923 AGED 80 YEARS
"He suffered much but murmured not,
We watched him day by day,
With aching hearts, grow less and less,
Until he passed away"
ALSO MARY ANN WIGLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCT. 20th 1936 AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO GERTRUDE EMILY BELOVED WIFE OF East LOWE
PASSED AWAY JUNE 29th 1937 AGED 52 YEARS
"Loved by all who knew her"
East Curb
ERNEST (GUY) LOWE BORN 5th NOV. 1883 DIED 14th SEPT. 1959
"Remembered by Many"
North Curb
IN MEMORY OF ROY WILKES PASSED AWAY OCT. 14th 1942 GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE MR. & MRS E. LOWE (one line)
83 [4] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA MARY
[BELOVED] WIFE OF GEORGE BLUNDELL
[ENTE]RED INTO REST 2nd APRIL 1910
AGED 49 YEARS
"Peace after Pain"
[ALSO] GEORGE BLUNDELL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
[PASSED] PEACEFULLY AWAY 11th APRIL 1943
AGED 88 YEARS
"[A] cheerful smile, a heart of gold,
[The] best Dad the world could hold"
84. [5] Headstone, large plot
"Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES ALLEN
WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1886
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO OF
JAMES SMEED
WHO DIED JULY 1st 1904
AGED 53 YEARS
"We cannot Lord, thy purpose see
but all is well that’s done by thee"
ALSO
GEORGE HENRY LUDLOW
WHO DIED SEPT. 27th 1907
AGED 35 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO OF
FRANCES SMEED
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1920
AGED 69 YEARS
"We loved her in life, she is dear to us still,
But in grief we must bend to God’s holy will,
Our sorrow is great, our loss hard to bear,
But angels have taken to guard her with care"
ROW 8
85. [1] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARTHA OLIFF DUCKRELL
DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1912
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN MANLEY
DIED IN FRANCE JULY 9th 1917
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO
HANNAH ELIZABETH MANLEY
BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN MANLEY
DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1926
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN MANLEY
DIED JUNE 30th 1929
AGED 76 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
86. [2] LHeadstone
"He hath borne our grief and carried our sorrow"
IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
REBECCA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN MYHILL
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 16th 1888
AGED 39 YEARS
"Waiting for the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ"
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 23rd 1879
AGED 7 YEARS
BURIED AT STROOD CHURCHYARD
ROW 9
87. [1] Pedestals and cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BYFORD
DIED DECEMBER 30th 1890
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO HERBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV. 25th 1889 AGED 23 YEARS
AND HARRIETT ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 13th 1929 AGED 63
88. [2] Curbs
North Side
ETHEL MAY SECOND DAUGHTER OF HENRY & LOUISE DEAN WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1889 AGED 6 YEARS & 6 MONTHS (one line)
South Side
ALSO CLAUD HERBERT DEAN WHO DIED 20th APRIL 1917 AGED 35 YEARS
ROW 10
89. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH ANN WHITE
WIDOW OF
W. W. WHITE ESQ., R. N.
DIED 25th MAY 1889
IN THE 74th YEAR OF HER AGE
"She is not dead but sleepeth"
ALSO
ROSE ANN SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM EDMONDS
WHO DIED DECR. 18th 1905
AGED 54 YEARS
"Not gone from memory not gone from love,
She is simply resting in her home above"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM EDMONDS
WHO DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1917
AGED 65 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO
LEONORA JANE (LILY) EDMONDS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND ROSE EDMONDS
AND GRAND-DAUGHTER OF E. A. WHITE
WHO DIED 29th 1933
"Peacefully Sleeping"
90. [2] Pedestals and cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND JOHN LOACH
WHO DIED DECR. 25th 1910
AGED 66 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[Rest obscured by tree stump]
91. [3] Headstone, large plot
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE J. SMITH
DIED OCTOBER 29th 1895
AGED 42 YEARS
"O, Paradise, O, Paradise,
Who doth not crave for rest,
Who would not seek the happy land,
Where they that loved are blest"
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
THIRZA MAHALA
DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1895
AGED 4 YEARS
"Up in Heaven, Up in Heaven,
In the bright place far away"
ELIZABETH MARIA HEATHCOTE
DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1895
AGED 14 YEARS
"Peace, perfect peace,
In this dark world of sin,
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within"
GEORGE WALTER
DIED DECEMBER 1st 1889
AGED 5 ½ YEARS
"Then when Jesus calls us
To our heavenly home,
We would gladly answer
Saviour, Lord we come"
Rear
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MARY
THE DEARLY BELOVED AND DEVOTED WIFE OF
GEORGE JAMES SMITH
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JANUARY 14th 1899
AGED 35 YEARS
"Loved and respected by all who knew her"
"She who came and shared my sorrows,
Sleepeth now in him she loved"
"Rock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee,
Let the water and the blood,
From thy riven side which flow’d,
Be of sin the double cure,
Cleanse me from it’s guilt and power"
92. [4] Headstone, eroded
[ ]
THOMAS W[ADHAMS]
[BE]LOVED HUSBA[ND] [OF]
[ ] WADHAMS
[WHO WAS] [ACCIDEN]TALLY DROWNED
[ ] THE BARGE ANGLO-DANE [ ]
[ ] GALE IN SEA REACH
THE 6th OF JANUARY 1892
AGED 34 YEARS
[ ]
[ALSO] [LI]ZZIE WADHAMS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[Rest eroded]
93. [5] Red granite headstone, large plot
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
MAUD SELINA
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & SARAH PARROTT
DIED JANUARY 27th 1890
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO
MAY REBECCA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 26th 1901
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN JAMES PARROTT
DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1910
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN PARROTT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1921
AGED 76 YEARS
94. [6] Curbs
South Side
IN MEMORY OF MY DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND WALTER G. BALL DIED 23rd MARCH 1904 AGED 45 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO WALTER J. V. BALL HIS SON DIED 12th JUNE 1899 AGED 6 MONTHS
ROW 11
95. [ ] Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANK DRAKE WHO DIED AUG. 14th 1909 AGED 49 YEARS
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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
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Part 1 - Sections B and C - Initial burials 1883 to 1913
SECTION B (Recorded in the same order as Section A)
ROW 1
96. [1] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF HENRY HOLLANDS
WHO DIED MAY 17th 1908?
AGED 64 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO
STELLA MARY
HURST
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1919
AGED 37? YEARS
[ ]
ALSO
ANNE HOLLA[NDS]
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 5th 19[ ]
AGED 83 YEARS
97. [2] Curbs
North Side
WILLIAM THOMAS WALTER DIED 1890 AGED 66? YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE EMMA MARY WALTER JULY 1910 AGED 73 YEARS
ROW 2
98. [1] Red granite headstone
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
CHARLES YOUNG
WHO DIED MAY 27th 1893
IN HIS 52nd YEAR
"In the midst of life we are
in death"
ALSO
FANNY LOUISA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 17th 1901
AGED 60 YEARS
99. [2] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE LEWIS PATRICK
WHO DIED 22nd? MARCH 1891
AGED 71 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO FRANCES LUFF
WHO DIED 9th? MAY 1891
AGED 44? YEARS
100. [3] Very worn headstone
[ ] FENTON
[ ] MAPLE
[[Rest eroded]
101. [4] Curbs
South Side
GEORGE LANGRIDGE BATEY
DIED 31st MAY 1891 AGED 62 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JANE BATEY HIS WIFE
DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
102. [5] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN HILL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 6th? 1891
AGED 65 YEARS
"Afflictions, sore, long time I bore,
Physicians were in vain,
Then God did please and gave her ease,
And freed her from her pain"
IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS JOHN HILL
DIED MAY 18th? 1901?
AGED 79 YEARS
"Far beyond the world’s annoy,
Secure in Jesus love"
103. [6] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED SCOONES
SERGEANT MAJOR 12th LANCERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 19th 1891
AGED 32 YEARS
"Beloved by all who knew him"
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY THE
TROOP SERGEANT MAJORS,
SERGEANTS AND C TROOP OF
THE ABOVE REGIMENT
104. [7] Curbs
GEORGE LETLEY WHO DIED OCTOBER 17th 1913 AGED 68 YEARS
ROW 3
105. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE FREDERICK
THE BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE & ELIZABETH SILVER
WHO DROWNED WHILST
ENDEAVOURING TO SAVE LIFE
JUNE 29th 1894 AGED 20 YEARS
"Greater love hath no man than this,
That he lay down his life for his friends"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH F. SILVER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 5th 1925
AGED 79
ALSO GEORGE SILVER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 2nd 1927
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO EVELYN RUSSELL
AT REST JUNE 12th 1959
AGED 79 YEARS
SAD DROWNING CASE IN THE MEDWAY - Kent Messenger,7th July 1894
An accident of a most distressing nature occurred on Friday evening in the Medway. Four young men, named Arthur Anderson, Ernest Sutton, George Cheetham and George Frederick Silver, upon leaving off work at Messrs. Aveling and Porter’s engineering factory, proceeded to Wickham Point to bathe. This spot, it appears is exceedingly dangerous to bathers. Anderson suddenly got out of his depth. Silver hastened to his assistance, but he, too, was dragged into deep water, and then Cheetham swam out and made a most determined and plucky attempt to save them from drowning. He was pulled under, and nearly lost his own life.
A boat containing three young gentlemen, --- Messrs. East J. Rolfe, C. K. Spencer, and A.G. Fremlin, members of the Medway Rowing Club --- happened to be passing, and rowed to the spot. Spencer and Fremlin, with commendable promptness, dived into the water with the idea of saving the lives of the two young men who had disappeared. Their attempts, however, were unsuccessful. Rolfe then entered the water, and on diving down succeeded in rescuing Anderson; but failed to recover the body of Silver. Sutton, immediately he saw that his companions were in danger, jumped into the river, without waiting to remove his clothes, and did his best to reach them.
Anderson was quite unconscious when taken ashore. Mr. Spencer, with the assistance of others adopted the usual methods for resuscitating life, and succeeded in restoring animation. On Saturday he had sufficiently recovered to leave his bed.
The body of the unfortunate young man Silver was recovered five hours later, and conveyed to the city mortuary. Anderson is a married man, with two children.
INQUEST
An inquest was held by Mr. Bell, at the Guildhall, on Saturday, when the statements above were corroborated by George Silver, George Cheetham, Mr. Henry John Rolfe, a student at Messrs. Arkcoll’s brewery, and John Hughes, a shipwright, who failed in finding the body with grappling irons and boat hooks, but succeeded in doing so when the tide ebbed.--- The jury returned a verdict of "death from misadventure", and the foreman remarked that the jury unanimously wished to commend the courageous conduct of the witness Rolfe. – We understand that the Mayor of Rochester and Superintendent Broadbridge are moving to secure the Royal Humane Society’s medal for Mr. Rolfe’ They will also place the names of others who attempted to save life before the society.
106. [2] Fallen, broken headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SUSANNAH ELIZABETH
FRYER
[WHO] DIED DECEMBER 15th 190[ ]
AGED 68 YEARS
"A sudden change: I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell.
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine but tomorrow you may fall"
ALSO
RICHARD FRYER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED] MARCH 9th 1914
AGED [ ] YEARS
107. [3] Small, flat, brown stone ware plaque with blue glazed flowers
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY RICHARD LESTER
WHO DIED JANUARY 31st 1892
AGED 21 YEARS
____
? GRAVE NO. 172
B SECTION
"We shall receive a Crown of Glory,
Which fadeth not away"
108. [4] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE GEORGE
WHO DIED JANUARY 29th 1892
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND BELOVED WIFE OF
WALTER MILLIAM
WHO DIED OCTOBER 19th 1892
AGED 39 YEARS
"They could only stand beside us,
Tend our pillow, weep our fall,
But dark death did soon divide us,
From the dearest of them all"
ALSO JAMES GEORGE
WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1924
AGED 72 YEARS
ROW 4
109. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN COUCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
NOVEMBER 5th 1901
AGED 67 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWIN COUCHMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 7th 1919 AGED 84 YEARS
"The Lord shall find thee rest"
ALSO
EDITH EMILY COUCHMAN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 14th 1950
AGED 84 YEARS
"Safe in God’s keeping"
ALSO OF
CECIL GODFREY SON OF
HENRY GODFREY AND LAURA C. COUCHMAN
DIED AUGUST 21st 1900
AGED 4 MONTHS
110. [2] Pedestals and fallen cross
[IN]
[LOVING MEMORY]
[OF]
ROBERT BURNIP
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 26th 1897
AGED 44 YEARS
111. [3] Pedestals and cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN WIGLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th DEC. 1911
IN HER 55th YEAR
AND WILLIAM JOSEPH HER DEAR HUSBAND
REUNITED 25th MARCH 1930
AGED 73 YEARS
112. [4] Ruined curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE LILLIAN COX WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1911 AGED 11 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS (one line)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN COX WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1953 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO LILLIAS GRILDINE MARY COX HER MOTHER WHO DIED OCT. 12th 1938 AGED 72 YEARS
113. [5] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE G. ILLENDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER? 17th 1893
AGED 76? YEARS
ALSO ARTHUR J. ILLENDEN
[SON?] OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 11th 1897
AGED 36 YEARS
"Now the labourer’s task is o’er,
Now the battle day is past,
Now upon the farther shore,
Lands the voyager at last."
"Father, in thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now thy servant sleeping"
ROW 5
114. [1] Headstone
"Though lost to sight to memory dear"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES HUNT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 28th 1896
AGED 55 YEARS
FOR 14 YEARS SCHOOLMASTER AT
STROOD UNION
"Thy will be done"
115. [2] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN THOMAS SMITH
DIED JUNE 23rd 1900
AGED 45 YEARS
"Rock of ages cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee"
ALSO ELIZABETH HANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 13th 1937
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"Asleep with our father"
FRANK RICHMAN SMITH
SON OF THE ABOVE
AUSTRALIA
1st JAN 1959
116. [3] Curbs
North Side
ALBERT BLUNDELL WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1913 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO SARAH JANE BLUNDELL WHO DIED 28th AUG. 1914 AGED 57 YEARS
South Side
ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM CLOAKE WILLARD WHO DIED 11th JAN 1933 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OUR DEAR MOTHER ELLEN FRANCES WILLARD WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1944 AGED 62 YEARS (one line)
117. [4] Curbs
South Side
ELIZABETH MOON WHO DIED 23rd JUNE 1913 AGED 49 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ERNEST MOON WHO DIED 22nd FEB. 1939 AGED 68 YEARS
118. [5] Headstone, large plot
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WILLIAM GERMANY
DIED DEC. 9th 1893 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO SARAH SUSANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 13th 1910 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO FRANK GEO. GERMANY
DIED JANY. 3rd 1894 AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT EDWARD GERMANY
DIED FEB. 18th 1912 AGED 35 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO GEO. WM. WEST
DIED JAN 18th 1910 AGED 39 YEARS
ROW 6
119. [1] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN FRID
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1895
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1896
AGED 63 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
120. [2] Small headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM A. T. PACKMAN
WHO DIED 9th NOV. 1905
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM A. T. PACKMAN
WHO DIED 26th SEPT. 1924
AGED 61 YEARS
ROW 7
121. [1] Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS GODFREY
WHO MET HER DEATH BY
RECEIVING SEVERE BURNS AT STROOD
DIED MARCH 6th 1896
AGED 24 YEARS
"Peace, perfect peace, with sorrow surging round,
On Jesus bosom naught but calm is found"
STROOD WOMAN FATALLY BURNED - Chatham Observer, March 13th 1896
The City Coroner, Mr. West H. Bell, held an inquest at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, on Tuesday morning, on the body of Ellen Godfrey, Who was admitted to the hospital on February 26th suffering from severe burns.— Mr. J. T. Ogden was chosen foreman of the jury. Thomas Edward Godfrey, of 6, Newark Street, Strood, said the deceased was his wife, and she was 24 years of age. He was away from home when the accident occurred, his wife being in the hospital when he returned.
She told him she was sitting over the fire in the living room and dozed off to sleep, and was awoke by her clothes being in flames. She could not account for her clothes catching fire. He felt sure she was sober; she was not in the habit of drinking much.
John Hills, fisherman, of 4, Newark Street, said he was awoke early on the morning of the 26th February by his wife, and he then heard screams. He opened the door, and saw the deceased lying on the ground in the yard in flames. He put the flames out with water, and a constable removed her to the hospital. He afterwards went and put out the fire at deceased’s house, the hearthrug and canvas being in flames.
P.C. Welch, who was attracted to the house by hearing the screams, said he finished putting out the flames by wrapping his cape around the deceased. He carried her to Dr. Packman, and after he had dressed the wounds brought her to the hospital in a cab.
Dr. Ludford Cooper, house surgeon at the hospital, said when admitted deceased was suffering from extensive and serious burns on the legs, trunk and arms. She died on Monday morning from exhaustion, the result of the burns.
The witness Hills, recalled, said it appeared to him that the chimney had caught fire, as burning soot kept falling into the room.
The jury returned a verdict of "Death by misadventure".
122. [2] Curbs
North Side
OUR DEAR MOTHER MARTHA MUNN DIED AUGT. 12th 1907 AGED 80 "Gone but not forgotten"
South Side
ALSO ROSINA FIELDER WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV. 12th 1939 AGED 76 YEARS
East Side
ALSO GEORGE FIELDER
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 31st 1940
IN HIS 85th YEAR
123. [3] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
KATE SUSANNAH WHITE
DIED 5th NOVEMBER 1911
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES WHITE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 18th MARCH 1914
AGED 57 YEARS
124. [4] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY STEVENS
DIED NOV. 13th 1895
AGED 77
ALSO
ELIZA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JAN 14th 1896
AGED 56
"Thy will be done"
125. [5] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS COOMBER
WHO DIED 14th OCTOBER 1895
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS COOMBER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1908
AGED 34 YEARS
ROW 8
126. [ ] Pedestals and cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DARLING WIFE
CLARA ELIZABETH WAGON
WHO PASSED AWAY JAN 22nd 1900
AGED 47 YEARS
"Not as I will but as thou wilt,
Thy will be done"
ALSO EDWARD WAGON
WHO DIED MARCH 1st 1928
AGED 74 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved"
SECTION C (Rows East to West, Graves South to North)
ROW 1
127. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY BRAND
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BRAND
WHO DIED 15th NOV. 1899
AGED 74 YEARS
"Father in thy gracious keeping
Leave we now thy servant sleeping"
ALSO OF WILLIAM
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th MARCH 1910
AGED 52 YEARS
"O, Rest in the Lord"
ALSO OF WILLIAM BRAND
BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 23rd 1922
IN HIS 97th YEAR
"With long life will I satisfy him,
And show him my Salvation"
ALSO IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HAROLD ALBERT BRAND
AND
JOHN YAXLEY BRAND
(GRANDSONS)
WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18
128. [2] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA JEFFERY
WHO DIED
JANARY 2nd 1913
ALSO OF JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1915
South Side
ALSO OF THEIR GRANDSON
JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
MARCH 11th 1945
AGED 48 YEARS
129. [3] Pedestals, cross and small tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HAIDEE
WIFE OF
THOMAS FREDERICK PITCHER
BORN 14th MARCH 1851
DIED 14th MAY 1910
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS FREDERICK PITCHER
DIED 22nd MAY 1929
AGED 77 YEARS
Tablet
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RONALD ARNELL
PITCHER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th
1939
AGED 61 YEARS
130. [4] Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
ROBERT ROSS BROWN
WHO PASSED AWAY 18th FEBRUARY 1912
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO EMMA CATHERINE
WIDOW OF ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 30th AUGUST 1913
AGED 69 YEARS
"Lead, kindly Light"
131. [5] Low headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES NASH
DIED AUGUST 26th 1912
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 3rd 1915
AGED 75 YEARS
"At Rest"
135. [6] Headstone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
BAYDEN SIMMONDS
WHO DIED ON JUNE 8th 1909
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS PATIENTLY BORNE
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO OF
HERBERT CLIFTON SIMMONDS
PTE 24th ROYAL FUSILEERS
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS DECEMBER 13th 1918
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO SEDLEY FANNY
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BAYDEN SIMMONDS
WHO DIED AUGUST 15th 1924
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
CATHERINE PARAMORE KENNETT
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 4th 1936 AGED 82 YEARS
136. [7] Pedestals, cross and angel
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM LABBETT
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1909
AGED 55 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away"
BUTE C. OATES
DIED 16th FEB. 1932 AGED 70 YEARS
"God rest her soul"
137. [8] Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
HANNAH
DIED 12th FEBY. 1902
AGED 69 YEARS
WIDOW OF ROBERT DICK M.D., C.M.
OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH
DIED 24th MARCH 1878
WARRISTON CEMETERY
ALSO
CATHERINE W. HELEN GILBERT
WHO DIED 19th OCTOBER 1934
AGED 72 YEARS
138. [9] Fallen headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF HARRY F. TUTT
BORN JUNE 14th 1858
DIED OCTOBER 16th 1903
ALSO THE ABOVE
HARRY F. TUTT
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 27th 1939
AGED 79 YEARS
139. [10] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH AMES
WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1902
AGED 69 YEARS
TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES W TUTT, F.E.S.
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1911 AGED 53 YEARS
INTERRED IN LADYWELL CEMETERY
North Side
ALSO
THOMAS AMES
HUSBAND OF SARAH AMES
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1901
AGED 58 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OUR
MARY (MARSHALL)
DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1924
AGED 86 YEARS
AFTER 75 YEARS FAITHFULL SERVICE
140. 11] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LOUISA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED HODGE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
AUGUST 10th 1906
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED HODGE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 8th 1935
AGED 79 YEARS
"In Life, In Death, O Lord Abide with me"
ROW 2
141. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL MAUD ONSLOW
WHO PASSED AWAY 8th NOVEMBER 1901
AGED 18 YEARS
"I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and rest""
ALSO ELIZABETH
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th NOVEMBER 1904
AGED 63 YEARS
"Neither shall there be any more pain,
For the former things are passed away"
ALSO GEORGE EDWARD
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1908
AGED 66 YEARS
"His sufferings were great, his end was peace"
142. [2] Curbs, large plot
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES BOILING DIED AUGUST 20th 1896 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1938 AGED 93 YEARS
East Side
ALSO POLY THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS East BOILING DIED JUNE 22nd 1904 AGED 24 YEARS
North Side
ALSO CHARLES JAMES ELDEST SON OF CHARLES BOILING DIED MAY 16th 1897 AGED 25 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" (one line)
West Side
ALSO MARIA ANN BOILING DIED MARCH 20th 1965 AGED 86 YEARS
143. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE BRIGHT
WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 1904
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 21st DEC. 1917
AGED 61 YEARS
South Side
GEORGE
FREDERICK
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
FLORA BRIGHT
WHO PASSED AWAY 25th NOV. 1927
AGED 40 YEARS
North Side
JAMES HENRY
BRIGHT
KILLED IN ACTION
12th OCT. 1917
AGED 22 YEARS
144. [4] Pedestals and cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE WIFE OF
JOSIAH SETH HAISMAN
OF STROOD
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1900
AGED 56 YEARS
145. [5] Headstone, very eroded
[LYDI]A? MAR[Y] SEAGULL
[DI]ED M[AY]? 8th 190[ ]
[AGED] 80? [YEARS]
[ ]
THOMAS WA[TERMAN]?
[ ]
HENRY AMBROSE WATERMAN?
[ ]
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 19[50]?
AGED 75? YEARS
146. [6] Headstone, eroded
[ ]
[IN LOVING MEMORY]
OF
GEORGINA FRANCESCA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF BENJAMIN BUCK
AND DAUGHTER OF
MAJOR F.? C. SKURRAY HEWITT
WHO DIED OCTOBER [ ] [C. 1902?]
IN HER 60th ? YEAR
ALSO THEIR CHILDREN
BENJAMIN FRANCIS [ ]
EMILY JANE HEWITT [ ]
JAMES FREDERICK [ ]
AMY WOODS AGED 1 YEAR [ ]
ALSO SARAH ANN HEWITT
WHO DIED JULY 2[ ] [ ]
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
BENJAMIN BUCK
WHO DIED JULY 31st 1914
IN HIS 73rd YEAR
ALSO
WILLIAM JAMES EDGAR BUCK
WHO DIED JULY 1st 1914
AGED 48 YEARS
147. [7] Headstone
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN GERMANEY
DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS WILLIAM GERMANEY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1906
AGED 79 YEARS
"Now the labourer’s task is o’er,
Now the battle-day is past,
Now upon the farther shore,
Lands the voyager at last"
"Father in thy gracious keeping
Leave we now thy servant sleeping"
148. [8] Headstone, large plot
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BEATRICE ELEANOR
DAUGHTER OF
ARTHUR CHARLES & CHARLOTTE ELIZA
OAKESHOTT
DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1897
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO OF
FLIGHT SUB-LIEUT. LEONARD ENGLAND OAKESHOTT, R.N.A..S.
SON OF
ARTHUR CHARLES & LAURA East OAKESHOTT
KILLED IN FRANCE MAR. 31st 1918
IN HIS 19th YEAR
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARTHUR CHARLES OAKESHOTT
FOR 39 YEARS POLICE COURT MISSIONARY [ ]
BORN AT STROOD MAR. 15th 1846
DIED AT STROOD JUNE 4th 1919
ROW 3
149. [ ] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN GEORGE WALTER FREEMAN
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1902
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th JUNE 1903
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO JOHN HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th JANUARY 1898
AGED 29 YEARS
ROW 4
150. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA MARY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
DANIEL WILLIAM MARSH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th APRIL 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
"Gone from us but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where thou art laid"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
DANIEL WILLIAM MARSH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th MARCH 1916
AGED 76 YEARS
"Good was his heart and in friendship sound,
Patient in pain and loved by all around,
His pains are o’er his grief’s for ever done,
A life of everlasting joy he’s now begun"
ALSO ALICE ELIZA MARSH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th JANUARY 1946
AGED 71 YEARS
151. [2] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY COOK
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1904
AGED 40 YEARS
"Brighter, fairer far than living,
With no trace of woe or pain,
Robed in everlasting beauty,
We shall see thee once again"
ALSO PERCY
THE BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 11th 1898
IN HIS 7th YEAR
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
ALSO EMILY BOURNE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1920
AGED 65 YEARS
Rear
ALSO
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY JOHN LEWIS COOK
(ROYAL SURREY REGT.)
KILLED IN ACTION 23rd JULY 1918
AGED 33 YEARS
AND EDITH MAUD
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR COLE
AND SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1923
AGED 35 YEARS
"May light perpetual shine
upon them"
152. [3] Curbs
South Side
ROBERT LAMPARD WHO DIED 31st MAY 1898 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HIS WIFE WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1908 AGED 82 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELLEN SARAH LAMPARD WHO DIED 10th JULY 1947 AGED 93 YEARS
153. [4] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT GIBBONS
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1898
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS MYHILL
WHO DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1903
AGED 46 YEARS
"I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and rest""
154. [5] Fallen, small headstone
IN MEMORY OF
MARY CARTER
1844 – 1901
AND
EDWARD D. HER DEAR HUSBAND
1843 – 1913
ALSO THEIR SON & DAUGHTER
ELIZA East RUSSELL
1874 – 1892
AND ROBERT H. CARTER
1876 – 1909
ROW 5
155. [ ] Headstone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
[AL]BERT WILSON
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE WILSON
[WHO] DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1898
AGED 50 YEARS
"[Though] lost to sight to memory ever dear"
ROW 6
156. [ ] Headstone, flaking
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED
SON OF
[ALF]RED & EMMA BAKER
DROWNED OFF CUXTON 29th APRIL [190]0
AGED 17 YEARS
"The morning comes we cannot tell,
How we shall end the day,
Death like a sudden whirlwind came,
And snatched his life away"
ALSO BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM THOMAS BAKER, WORCS [REGT.]
[KILLE]D IN ACTION 20th SEPTEMBER [ ]
AGED 27 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF THEIR FATHER
ALFRED BAKER
[WHO] DIED 10th JUNE 1926
IN HIS 83rd YEAR
AND THEIR MOTHER
EMMA BAKER
[WHO] DIED 8th OCTOBER 1935
AGED 86 YEARS
"Reunited"
FATAL BOATING DISASTER AT GILLINGHAM - Chatham Observer, May 5th 1900
On Wednesday three shop assistants hired a boat at the Sun Pier and went for a row down the river. Off Gillingham they got into the swell caused by the Government tug Buster, and, failing to keep their boat head on to it, the craft was overturned. One of the occupants, Baitup, could not swim, and he sank "like a stone" , his companions having no opportunity of affording him assistance. Deceased was 18 years old and belonged to Tonbridge, having come to Rochester only a few weeks since, and was an only son.
LAD DROWNED WHILST BATHING
A sad bathing fatality occurred in the River Medway, off Wickham, on Sunday morning, a lad named Alfred Baker, aged 17, a horse driver at the factory, being drowned. The body was recovered later in the day, and conveyed to the mortuary to await an inquest.
The inquest was held before Mr. West J. Harris (County Coroner), and a jury composed entirely of Wickham workmen, in the chapel of Strood cemetery on Monday evening, Mr. W. H. Pounds being foreman of the jury.
Alfred Baker, father of the deceased, said the deceased lived with him at 81, Cuxton Road, Strood. He last saw him alive at 9.30 o’clock on Sunday morning, when he left home to go and feed his horses.
Robert Stevens, of 29, Gun-lane, Strood said he worked with the deceased. On Sunday morning, about 11.30 o’clock, the deceased with George Kidney and witness, went down to the river near Wickham Factory. Deceased said he should go into the water for a swim, and asked witness and Kidney to accompany him. They refused, as it was too cold, and only deceased could swim out of the three. Deceased stripped and plunged into the water. He swam out towards the middle of the stream and threw his arms up and said "That is the depth". The water was then up to his neck. Deceased then swam out from seven to eight yards further, when he cried for help and sank.
Witness waded into the water to look for him., but could not see him. He called a boat, but it came too late. Deceased never rose after once disappearing beneath the surface.
The Coroner: I can’t see what he could be thinking of to go into the water, especially after the weather we have experienced lately.
Witness: He was headstrong to go in, sir.
The Coroner: Yes, and you see he has had to pay the penalty.
P. Corpl. Peacock, stationed at Cuxton, said on receiving information on Sunday afternoon, he went to the spot described by the last witness, and found that the body had just been got onto the foreshore. He conveyed it to the mortuary at the Cemetery. There were no marks of violence on the body. It was quite stiff.
The father of the deceased, in reply to the Coroner, said he was quite satisfied the affair was a pure accident.
Alfred Ware said he found the body 200 yards from where it disappeared.
A verdict of "Death by Misadventure" was returned.
LAST ROW, (north west corner)
157. [ ] Pedestals and cross, large plot
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLIE
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM HENRY & ELISE RILEY
BORN FEB. 25th 1879
DIED AUG. 15th 1904
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall
see God"
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Part 1 - Sections D and E - Initial burials 1883 to 1913
SECTION D (Rows east to west, graves north to south)
ROW 2
158. [ ] Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
RICHARD MUXWORTHY
DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1886
AGED 82 YEARS
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
ALSO
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 7th 1887
AGED 73 YEARS
"She is gone, she is gone to the region of light,
She was with us today she is in heaven tonight,
Though to part with her was trial severe,
Yet ‘tis better that she be yonder than here"
ROW 4
159. [ ] Low headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH HODGE KIERNAN
DIED 26th NOV. 1913 AGED 83
ALSO GEORGE STREETER
REPORTED MISSING 26th SEPT. 1915 AGED 26
ALSO HENRY JOSEPH STREETER
DIED 13th APRIL 1940 AGED 79
ALSO CATHERINE MARY STREETER
DIED 1st NOV. 1949 AGED 83
"Re-united"
ROW 5
160. [1] Fallen low headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE MAUD BRADLEY
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1912
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM FREDERICK HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED 16th JANUARY 1942
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK JOHN THEIR SON
WHO DIED 6th AUGUST 1935
AGED 47 YEARS
"Reunited"
161. [2] Curbs
South Side
HENRY RICHARD TESTER WHO PASSED AWAY 12th FEBRUARY 1935 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MARCH 1946 AGED 75 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO HENRY RICHARD THEIR SON WHO PASSED AWAY 28th MARCH 1913 AGED 21 YEARS
ROW 6
162. [1] Low headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM C. OLIVER
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1912
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE ANN SAFFELL OLIVER
WHO DIED 17th FEB. 1930
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO PERCY W. S. OLIVER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN BERMUDA 26th NOV. 1927
AGED 36 YEARS
163. [2] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
FREDERICK PRENTICE
WHO DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1911
AGED 55 YEARS
"A bitter grief, a shock severe,
To part with one we loved so dear,
Our loss is great, we’ll not complain,
But hope in heaven to meet again"
164. [3] Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS KELLY WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1911 AGED 73 YEARS "At Rest" (one line)
South Side
ALSO ROSINA KELLY WHO DIED OCTOBER 18th 1929 AGED 92 YEARS
165. [4] Wooden cross
ROBERT HENRY PATTERSON
BORN CORNWALL 1869
DIED 19th DECEMBER 1910
AGED 41
166. [5] Derelict, jumbled curbs
FLORENCE SPASHETT DIED SEPT. 13th 1908
ALSO JAMES HER HUSBAND DIED JAN 3rd 1922
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER FLORENCE DIED JULY 12th 1909
AGED 22 YEARS
AND MARY DIED NOV. 14th 1909
AGED 33 YEARS
167. [6] Small headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH CHAPMAN
DIED NOV. 10th 1910 AGED 65
ALSO GEORGE HER BELOVED HUSBAND
DIED JAN 30th 1916 AGED 70
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH, DAUGHTER
DIED FEB. 22nd 1910 AGED 22
ALSO STEPHEN THOMAS, SON
DIED JAN 13th 1923 AGED 42
WHO WAS INTERRED AT NORWOOD CEMETERY
AND ARTHUR HENRY, SON
DIED FEB. 13th 1939 AGED 55
"Each gave of their best, until
at rest"
ROW 7
168. [1] Low headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NATHANIEL TURNER
DIED JULY 7th 1911 AGED 63
ALSO ELLEN ESTHER HIS WIFE
DIED JAN 30th 1938 AGED 88
AND BERT THEIR SON
DIED IN ACTION OCT. 30th 1917 AGED 28
ALSO OF LOTTIE CLARA ARMES
DIED AUG. 22nd 1955 AGED 81
169. [2] Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE WILLIAM FARRELL WHO DIED 23rd MAY 1911 AGED 42 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO MERCY FARRELL WHO DIED 17th MAY 1915 AGED 45 YEARS
170. [3] Curbs
CHARLES DENNESS WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1911 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1909 AGED 70 YEARS
171. [4] Curbs
South Side
JOHN PURSER BORN 13.11.1867 DIED 9.8.1909
North Side
CAROLINE PURSER BORN 12.11.1863 DIED 14.5.1959
ROW 8
172. [ ]Headstone, extremely eroded
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
AGNES VICKERS
[ ] 1886
[Rest eroded]
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SECTION E (Rows east to west, graves south to north)
ROW 6
173. [1] Curbs
North Side
HARRIETT RING WHO DIED 31st AUGUST 1913 AGED 69 YEARS
South Side
ALSO JOHN RING WHO DIED 20th NOVEMBER 1933 AGED 84 YEARS
174. [2] Pedestals and cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BERTRAM ERNEST HALES
BORN OCTOBER 24th 1880
DIED JULY 22nd 1901
"Until the day breaks and the shadows flee"
ROW 7
175. [ ] Headstone
ABERY THEOPHILUS YEO
(OF TAUNTON)
WHO DIED SEPT. 20th 1901
AGED 21 YEARS
"For a while we must be parted
Till the graves their dead restore,
Father, brother, sisters, mother
Meet once more"
ROW 13
176. [1] Pedestals, fallen cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
PHOEBE FARROW
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1915
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE ALONZO FARROW
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1903
AGED 23 YEARS
177. [2] Pedestals, fallen cross
[IN]
[LOVING MEMORY OF]
HENRY SHERSBY
WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1904
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE MARGARET JANE
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1903 AGED 43 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
R.I.P.
178. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR WIFE
MARY BROAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP
8th OCTOBER 1913 AGED 33 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
179. [4] Curbs
RICHARD BAMBER THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HELEN JESSIE ROWLEY WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 6th 1903 AGED 37 YEARS (one line)
ROW 14
179. [ ] Curbs
North Side
WILLIAM BONNEWELL AND EMILY HIS WIFE
DIED FEBY. 1st 1904 AGED 63 DIED DEC. 18th 1903 AGED 63?
South Side
ELIZABETH ALICE RING
DIED 11th MARCH 1960 AGED 77 YEARS
ROW 15
180. [1] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY EDMUNDS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 8th 1904
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA EDMUNDS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 19th 1916
AGED 73 YEARS
"Gone from us but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where thou art laid"
181. [2] Pedestals, cross and small tablet
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LESTER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES STEPHEN CHAPMAN
WHO DIED AUGUST 25th 1910 AGED 60 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
South Side
ALSO
JAMES STEPHEN CHAPMAN
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1943
AGED 85 YEARS
North Side
ALFRED JOHN CHAPMAN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1938
AGED 83 YEARS
Tablet
ALSO MARGARET SMITH
(NEE CHAPMAN)
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1941
AGED 50 YEARS
INTERRED ELSEWHERE
182. [3] Pedestals and cross
East Side
(On cross)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR DAD
HENRY THOMAS CHAPMAN
WHO DIED APRIL 15th 1929
AGED 77
"At Rest"
Pedestal
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY THOMAS
THE BELOVED SON OF
HENRY THOMAS & EMMA JANE
CHAPMAN
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT WOULDHAM
ON SEPTEMBER 9th 1911
AGED 20 YEARS
"The feeling of our loss will ne’er be old"
North Side
ALSO OF
EMMA J. CHAPMAN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1919
AGED 61 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF
THEIR DAUGHTER
ETHEL CURTIS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT THOMAS CURTIS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 1912
AGED 23 YEARS
YOUNG BARGEMAN DROWNED IN SIGHT OF HIS BROTHER
Kent Messenger, 16th September 1911
A distressing fatality occurred in the Medway off Wouldham, on Saturday, a young bargeman, Henry T. Chapman, who was mate with his father in the barge, "Ninety-One", being drowned in sight of his young brother, who was unable to assist him.
The unfortunate man who was 20 years of age, and resided with his parents at Cliffe Road, Strood, appears to have slipped and fallen overboard, and was not seen after he had once disappeared.
ROW 16
183 [ ] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK CHARLES RELF
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JUNE 22nd 1909
IN HIS 20th YEAR
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO
FREDERICK WALTER RELF
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MARCH 12th 1942
AGED 83 YEARS
"I am he that liveth"
AND
MARY ANN RELF
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MAY 4th 1948
AGED 85 YEARS
"Now the Saviour’s called me,
I have gone,
To meet him in the Promised Land"
ROW 17
184. [1] Headstone and curbs
Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN CURTIS
FELL ASLEEP MAY 6th 1911 AGED 74
ALSO EDWARD HER HUSBAND
FELL ASLEEP DEC. 15th 1916 AGED 78
"Until the Dawn"
North Curb
ALSO EDWARD, SON DIED MAR. 1st 1905 AGED 28
South Curb
ALSO ALFRED, SON DIED IN INDIA JAN 4th 1899 AGED 28
185. [2] Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE BAKER DIED MARCH 10th 1908 AGED 43
South Side
ALSO FREDERICK BAKER DIED JULY 14th 1924 AGED 56
ROW 18
186. [ ] "Book" tablet and curbs
North Curb
GEORGE W. H. THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMMA ANDERSON WHO DIED 7th SEPT. 1907 AGED 60 YEARS "At Rest" (one line)
South Curb
ALSO OF THEIR SON AMBROSE ANDERSON WHO FELL IN FRANCE 9th APRIL 1917 AGED 35 YEARS (one line)
187. [ ] Tablet
ALSO
IN MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
EMMA ANDERSON
WHO PASSED AWAY
25th MARCH 1934
AGED 80 YEARS
"There is a link death
cannot sever,
Love and Remembrance,
Live forever"
ROW 19
188. [ ] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN BENJAMIN SAWYER
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1906
AGED 64 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN BENJAMIN SAWYER
DIED JUNE 24th 1916
AGED 72 YEARS
ROW 20
189. [ ] Curbs
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF FRANK CLARKE BORN DEC. 19th 1878 DIED DEC. 11th 1911
"At Rest" (one line)
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M.I.S OF STROOD CEMETERY, PART 1 SECTIONS F, H, J AND K RECORDED BY DAVID WILLIAMS
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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
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Part 1 - Sections F, H, J and K - Initial burials 1883 to 1913
SECTION F
190. [ ] Headstone
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
IN
MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM ALFRED BOSWELL
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED BY A FALL
MAY 2nd 1893
AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO ROSETTA SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
FATAL FALL FROM THE TOWER OF ROCHESTER CASTLE
Maidstone Journal, 6th May 1893
On Tuesday afternoon, a sad accident happened to a little boy named William Alfred Boswell, aged eight, at Rochester Castle. It appears he had climbed to the top of the old tower, above the main entrance from the esplanade, and in reaching over to obtain some wild flowers, over balanced himself and fell upon the row of spikes below. One of them entered his neck, and others pierced other parts of the body. The Rev. Groves, Vicar of Cliff, happened to see the accident, and was one of the first to render assistance. The poor little fellow was at once taken to the Bridge Chamber and attended by Dr. Atkin, but his injuries produced death in a very short time. His body was conveyed on a stretcher to his home in Taylor’s Lane.
THE INQUEST
An inquest was held at Strood Hall, on Thursday, when the Rev. P. Groves, rector of Cliffe, stated that as he was passing down the hill towards Rochester Bridge, he saw the deceased slip and fall over, and he became impaled on an iron fence. The poor little fellow remained in this position, with his hands hanging loosely over the fence, until witness and a man named Selling, caretaker of the Bridge Chamber, lifted him off. Blood poured from the wounds as the deceased was being carried into the chambers. – Alfred Selling and Dr. Atkin also gave evidence. – The jury returned a verdict of "Death through misadventure".
SECTIONS H, J & K
(Treated as one section, western portion only, rows west to east, graves south to north)
ROW 1
191. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
UNA AUGUSTA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN SMALLMAN HILLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 19th 1902
AGED 60 YEARS
"Deeply Regretted"
192. [2] Headstone
TO THE MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM SPENCE BROWN, M.D.
WHO DIED FEBY. 26th 1869
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 29th 1897
AGED 82 YEARS
193. [3] Coped stone
IN MEMORY OF
STEPHEN STEELE, M.D., J.P.
WHO DIED AT STROOD DECR. 15th 1891
AGED 83 YEARS
"Faith is the gift of God"
194. [4] Pedestals, fallen cross
West Side
[ ]
CHARLES COBB
OF THIS PARISH
FELL ASLEEP AUG. 13th 1889?
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ELIZABETH MUNRO COBB
AT REST MAY 10th 1892 AGED 76
"Her children rise up and call her blessed"
ALSO LUCY THEIR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 2nd 1906
"Jesu Mercy"
North Side
FREDERICK STEWART
THIRD SON OF CHARLES COBB
ENTERED INTO REST FEB. 17th 1899
BURIED IN CONSTANTINOPLE
"Blessed are the merciful for they shall
obtain mercy"
195. [5] Pedestals and cross
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES ALBERT COBB
BORN 5th DECEMBER 1836
DIED 29th FEBRUARY 1908
ALSO OF SARAH MARY HIS WIFE
BORN 8th SEPTEMBER 1842
DIED 5th JANUARY 1898
AND OF
STEWART HARRISON THEIR THIRD SON
BORN 9th APRIL 1873 DIED 12th AUGUST 1903
196. [6] "Boulders", anchor on top, voluted tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT WILLIAM MAYOU
OF FAZELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE
WHO SLEPT AWAY
OCTOBER 27th 1890
AGED 40 YEARS
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect
peace whose mind is stayed on
thee"
"Which hope we have as an anchor
of the soul"
197. [7] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JOHN KNIGHT
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1893
AGED 23 YEARS
"They could only stand beside me,
Tend my pillow, weep my fall,
But dark death did soon divide me,
From the dearest of them all"
ALSO
WILLIAM ROBERT KNIGHT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1906
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SOPHIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
W. R. KNIGHT
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1921
AGED 82 YEARS
198. [8] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD WADHAMS
WHO PASSED AWAY 13th NOVEMBER 1897
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD WADHAMS
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th SEPTEMBER 1924
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM MATTHEWS
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th FEBRUARY 1938
AGED 58 YEARS
"In God’s Keeping"
ALSO CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM MATTHEWS
REUNITED 8th JULY 1961
AGED 82 YEARS
199. [9] Pedestals and cross
West Side
IN MEMORY
OF
EMMA
DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD AND DIANA WEST
WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd JULY 1899
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE RICHARD WEST
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1914
AGED 83 YEARS
North Side
ALSO
DIANA
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 29th AUGUST 1917
AGED 85 YEARS
MINNIE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BELOVED WIFE OF A. H. BROWN
WHO DIED 21st MARCH 1938
AGED 73 YEARS
South Side
ALSO MARY WEST
WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1951
AGED 85 YEARS
200. [10] Headstone
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF W. H. CLIFFORD
BORN APRIL 20th 1840
DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1897
"Jesus thou hast promised,
To all who follow thee,
That when thou art in glory,
There shall thy servants be"
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY CLIFFORD
BORN DECEMBER 31st ? 1839
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1908
ALSO OF ADA MARY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN AUGUST 10th 1865
DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1938
201. [11] Pedestal
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN DAY
DIED JULY 19th 1895
AGED 72 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 27th DEC. 1917
AGED 81 YEARS
"At Rest"
202. [12] Pedestals and cross?
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE GAMON
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1867
AGED 58 YEARS
INTERRED AT CHATHAM
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1890
AGED 63 YEARS
"There remaineth therefore a
rest to the people of God"
ALSO MARY ANN HUGGETT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST OCTOBER 4th 1904
AGED 50 YEARS
"Jesus saith, "I am the way, the truth and the life""
ALSO GEORGE JAMES GAMON
SON OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST DECEMBER 8th 1932 AGED 75 YEARS
"Abide with me"
203. [13] Rock pedestals and cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTUS
PACKNAM
SURGEON
[ ] 1920
[ ]
ALSO
ALICE ADA HIS BELOVED WIFE
1837 - 1892
ALSO ALICE EDIE GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AGED 3 MONTHS
"Grant them O Lord, eternal rest and let light
perpetual shine upon them"
204. [14] Red granite coped
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIET SKINNER WIFE OF DANIEL SKINNER
DIED FEBRUARY 17th 1893 AGED 62 YEARS
"Day by day do I miss her, words would fail my loss to tell,
In heaven I hope to meet her and there together dwell"
South Side
ALSO OF DANIEL SKINNER
WHO DIED ON NOVEMBER 28th 1904 AGED 76 YEARS
"The Lord is my shepherd"
205. [15] Fallen headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY PAYNE
WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd 1901
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH
THE LOVING AND BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1898
AGED 70 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
206. [16] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS J. WEEKS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1891
AGED 38 YEARS
"Rock of ages cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee"
ALSO SARAH KEZIA WEEKS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1937
AGED 82 YEARS
"At rest after long suffering"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS J. WEEKS
DIED JANUARY 29th 1938
AGED 82 YEARS
207. [17] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
HANNAH HILL
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1900
AGED 64 YEARS
"All tears are vain, I cannot now recall thee,
Gone is thy loving voice, thy kindly face,
Gone from the home where I so dearly loved thee,
Where none can ever fill the vacant place"
ALSO HENRY GILES
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CLARA GILES
WHO DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1907
AGED 39 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO THE ABOVE
CLARA GILES
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1909
AGED 41 YEARS
"Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
For the sound of a voice that is still"
208. [18] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY RODMELL
WHO DIED JANUARY 4th 1898
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
EDWARD THOMAS RODMELL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1898
AGED 72 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
209. [19] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES CHAMBERS
WHO DIED JULY 17th? 1891
AGED 56 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO OF
ELIZA CHAMBERS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1903
AGED 60 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO OF
GEORGE T. CHAMBERS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 26th 1898
AGED 30? YEARS
"In the midst of life we are
in death"
ALSO OF
CHARLES A. CHAMBERS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1897
AGED 16 MONTHS
210. [20] Headstone, large plot
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN BETTS
DIED JUNE 12th 1891
AGED 62 YEARS
"Not gone from memory, not gone from love,
but gone to our Father’s home above"
ALSO
ELIZA CATHERINE BETTS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JAN 20th 1908
AGED 68 YEARS
211. [21] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CAROLINE
BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED WISDOM
WHO DIED APRIL 14th 1891
AGED 54? YEARS
[ ]
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED WISDOM
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1909
AGED 72 YEARS
"May he for ever rest in peace"
212. [22] Headstone
TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE PAINE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 16th 1898
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE PAINE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1904
AGED 68 YEARS
213. [23] Large white pedestal, anchor and cross, and small plaque
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS CROUCH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1888
AGED 55 YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE NYE
DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1980
AGED 100 YEARS
Plaque
MILDRED
CROUCHER
DIED 27th JANorth 2003
AGED 89 YEARS
North Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ISABELLA NYE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1906
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO DAVID NYE
BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 18th 1923
AGED 76 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DAVID NYE
DIED MAY 1st 1975
AGED 93
South Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DORIS ANNIE THE BELOVED CHILD OF
DAVID AND ANN NYE
WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 27th 1912
AGED 5 YEARS
"Until the day breaks"
MILDRED CROUCHER
"Such wonderful memories,
Thank you"
JILL, BRIAN, ANNA, TOM,
GRAEME, ROS, JAKE, MAGGIE,
MADDIE & JOHNATHAN
DIED JAN 27th 2003
AGED 89 YEARS
214. [24] Fallen headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALFRED MOSS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 23rd 1890
AGED 40 YEARS
"Brief life is here our fortune"
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN MOSS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON JANUARY 29th 1933
AGED 79 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
215. [25] Coped red granite, large plot
North Side
ALEXANDER FREDERICK GARDINER
DIED 9th NOVEMBER 1888
AGED 71 YEARS
"I have redeemed thee, thou art mine"
ALSO FLORENCE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1867 AGED FIVE YEARS
South Side
MARY WIFE OF
ALEXANDER FREDERICK GARDINER
DIED 21st JUNE 1906
AGED 81 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
216. [26] Headstone, large plot
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
AMY, ELDEST AND BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND JEMIMA SIMS
DIED JUNE 13th 1888
AGED 18 YEARS
"Blessed are the pure in heart
for they shall see God"
ALSO
JEMIMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES SIMS
DIED DECEMBER 8th 1898
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES SIMS
DIED DECEMBER 19th 1904
AGED 58 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
217. [27] Pedestals, fallen cross
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH SOPHIA
WIFE OF
JOHN ROBERT BELL
FORMERLY OF PARKHURST, ISLE OF WIGHT
DIED APRIL 18th 1893
AGED 60 YEARS
[Verses obscured by heavy cross]
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN ROBERT BELL
DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1903
AGED 71 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR "JEWEL"
JULIA ELIZABETH LACEY
SECOND DAUGHTER OF
JOHN R. AND SARAH BELL
WHO DIED APRIL 9th 1909
AGED 53 YEARS
218. [28] Pedestals and cross
ELLEN MARIA JENNEY
BORN 23rd MARCH 1870
DIED 2nd? MAY 1889
219. [29] Tall pedestal and cross
West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM ALLSWORTH
WHO DIED NOV. 25th 1901
AGED 64 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM ALLSWORTH
OF STROOD
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1887?
AGED 49 YEARS
"Tis but a moment more,
When we shall meet again,
For life is but a vapour,
That cannot here remain,
Forged by the [strain?] of thee?,
I hasten from the shore,
Into that boundless ocean,
Where parting is no more"
220. [30] Red granite pedestals, fallen cross
West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM ALFRED
RUTHERFORD HOCKING
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1898?
AGED 28? YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND NELLIE
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
North Side
ALSO
HENRY WILLIAM
ROBUS
WHO DIED SEPT. 11th 1907
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO CLARA CATHERINE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
HERBERT EDWARD MOSS
WHO DIED NOV. 21st 1938
AGED 67 YEARS
221. [31] Pedestals, fallen cross
West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES STEVENS
WH0 DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF OCTOBER 1896
AGED 60 YEARS
"We bless thy holy name for all thy
servants departed this life in thy
faith and fear"
South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH DYER
WIDOW OF THE LATE
WILLIAM TYRRELL
OF LANCING, SUSSEX
IN HER 81st YEAR
ALSO OF RICHARD TYRRELL
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1909
AGED 73 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JANET 3rd DAUGHTER OF
JAMES & SARAH STEVENS
WHO DIED JULY 1st 1919
AGED 52 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO SARAH STEVENS
WIDOW OF JAMES STEVENS
DIED NOV. 30th 1925
AGED 87 YEARS
"God is Love"
222. [32] Gothick in ruins, large plot
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
DOROTHY SABINA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BALL J.P.
BORN JAN 23rd 1831
DIED JUNE 12th 1891
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM BALL J.P.
BORN MARCH 17th 1840
DIED JULY 21st 1913
223. [33] Pedestal, broken fluted column
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY JOHN ADAMS
WHO DIED JANorth 5th 1895
AGED 66 YEARS
"In the midst of life we
are in death"
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK SPIKINS
SON-IN-LAW
WHO DIED AUGUST 27th 1895
AGED 34 YEARS
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF
HENRY JOHN ADAMS
WHO DIED MAY 19th 1895
AGED 65 YEARS
"There remaineth therefore
a rest to the people of God"
224. [34] Headstone, large plot
IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL THOMAS
THE BELOVED SON OF
SAMUEL & ANN BALLARD
DIED DECEMBER 15th 1898
AGED 26 YEARS
"A light is from our household gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled"
ALSO
SAMUEL GEORGE
BALLARD
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 15th 1901
AGED 61 YEARS
"He does well who does his best"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANN BALLARD
DIED APRIL 2nd 1920
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ROW 2
225. [1] Curbs
North Side
JOHN WILLIAM HUGGETT WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 9th 1909 AGED 64 YEARS
South Side
ALSO FRANK HUGGETT WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 6th 1927 AGED 60 YEARS
226. [2] Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JEMIMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK SOLLITT
WHO DIED 4th NOVEMBER 1904
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN SOLLITT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th DECEMBER 1861
AGED 3 YEARS
INTERRED SITTINGBOURNE CEMETERY
ALSO GEORGE HICKSON SOLLITT
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th JULY 1897
AGED 36 YEARS
INTERRED ST. MARGARET’S CEMETERY, ROCHESTER
ALSO FREDERICK SOLLITT
WHO DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1912
AGED 80 YEARS
"Rest"
227. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross
IN MEMORY OF
ALICE JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BEGG
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1907
AGED 43 YEARS
228. [4] Headstone
[IN LOVING MEMORY]
[OF]
MARY ANN MANLEY
WHO DIED OCT. 7th 1902 AGED 58 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO STEPHEN MANLEY
WHO DIED SEPT. 25th 1924 AGED 67 YEARS
"Until the day breaks"
ALSO OF ESTHER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1955 AGED 95 YEARS
229. [5] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK GEORGE PATTERSON
WHO LOST HIS LIFE WHILE HEROICALLY
TRYING TO SAVE OTHERS IN AN ICE
ACCIDENT AT DERBY JANUARY 2nd 1904
AGED 25 YEARS
"Greater love hath no man than this that a
man lay down his life for his friends"
ALSO WILLIAM PATTERSON
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 12th 1905
AGED 79 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1917
AGED 76 YEARS
"The Lord is my refuge and strength"
The Times, 4th January 1904
On Saturday afternoon, whilst a large number of persons were skating on a piece of water at Derby, known locally as the Dead Waters, the ice suddenly broke, and a young lady named Rose Selwood fell in.
Others went to her rescue, when the ice further gave way, with the result that altogether seven persons were immersed. The water at the spot was very deep. Two swam to the bank, and one of them, with a rope fastened around his waist, returned with the object of saving Miss Selwood. In this he failed, and was dragged to the side in an exhausted condition. Miss Selwood and two men were then got out in a state of unconsciousness, and artificial means of respiration were applied. These were successful in the case of the men, who were able to go home, but Miss Selwood was beyond human aid, Three-quarters of an hour later the dead bodies of Frederick George Patterson, aged 30, and Sidney Saunders, aged 20, were recovered, and, together with the body of Miss Selwood, were removed to the public mortuary to await an inquest. Patterson was a moulder employed at a Derby foundry, whose friends reside at Strood, Rochester….
230. [6] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ESTHER
WIFE OF HARRY PALMER
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1902
AGED 48 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO
CHARLOTTE EMILY PALMER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1906
AGED 26 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO HARRY PALMER
DIED DEC. 29th 1928
AGED 72 YEARS
231. [7] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ROBERT HUMPHREY
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1904
AGED 60? YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO MARIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 4th 1925
AGED 75 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
232. [8] Headstone
"God is Love"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FELIX BOURNE
WHO DIED OCT. 31st 1907
AGED 76 YEARS
"I sigh sometimes to see thy face,
But since this cannot be,
I’ll leave to the care of him,
Who cares for thee and me"
ALSO GEORGE FREDERICK
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ALICE WELLS
AND SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 19th 1922
AGED 46 YEARS
"Home, sweet Home"
ALSO ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE FREDERICK WELLS
WHO DIED DEC. 23rd 1944
AGED 66 YEARS
"God sees when the footsteps falter,
When the pathway has grown too steep,
Then he touches the tired eyelids,
And giveth his beloved ones sleep"
THIS TOKEN OF LOVE WAS ERECTED
BY HIS ONLY DAUGHTER ALICE
233. [9] Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS CHARLES BERRY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 20th 1904 AGED 53 YEARS (one line)
ALSO JANE EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 1st 1913 AGED 64 YEARS (one line)
West Side
ALSO VERNON LOUIS BERRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 8th 1959 AGED 83 YEARS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GWLADYS THE BELOVED WIFE OF VERNON LOUIS BERRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 4th 1928 AGED 48 YEARS
234. [10] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED WALTER MAYHEW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
15th AUGUST 1903
AGED 31 YEARS
"He that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out"
ALSO JANE MAYHEW
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
18th DECEMBER 1916
AGED 68 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO WALTER MAYHEW
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED HIS LIFE
21st SEPTEMBER 1917
AGED 70 YEARS
235. [11] Fallen, broken headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MIRA LILIAN WOOD
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD J. HOWARD
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1904
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO
SIDNEY STUART LUCK
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1905
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO SELINA A. I. LEANEY
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF
H. J. LEANEY
BURIED AT HULL NOV. 4th 1911
AGED 35 YEARS
"Jesus Wept"
ALSO EDMUND LUCK
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SUSAN A.S. LUCK
DIED OCT. 10th 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
"He fought the good fight and the victory he won"
ALSO THE ABOVE SUSAN A. S. LUCK DIED DEC. 18th 1916
AGED 74 YEARS
"The Lord gaveth and he taketh away, and blessed is his name"
236. [12] Headstone, large plot
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HENRY DAKERS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
ON THE 28th DAY OF JUNE 1903
AGED 52 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
"Loved by all who knew her"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM HENRY
DIED 31st AUGUST 1930
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
PASSED AWAY
26th FEBRUARY 1938
AGED 57 YEARS
237. [13] Voluted tablet
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE ALLSWORTH
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1904
AGED 57 YEARS
"Where the weary are at rest"
238. [14] Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK GEORGE FRY WHO DIED JANUARY 26th 1902 AGED 39 YEARS (one line)
239. [15] Derelict curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY GEORGE ROBUS DIED FEBY. 6th 1912 AGED 74
South Side
ALSO EMILY HIS WIFE DIED OCT. 21st 1929 AGED 91 YEARS
240. [16] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE WILLIAM SON OF
GEORGE WILLIAM & EMMA NEAVES
DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1902
AGED 28 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WILLIAM NEAVES
DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1919
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ALSO EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 21st 1926
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
241. [17] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS QUINNELL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1901
AGED 65 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO
ALICE CONSTANCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1902
AGED 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
ALSO
ALICE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1908
AGED 47 YEARS
"At Rest"
242. [18] Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN ARTHUR NEAVES
BORN DEC. 25th 1869
DIED MAY 2nd 1913
"The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away"
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWIN ARTHUR NEAVES
WHO FELL ASLEEP DECR. 1st 1936
AGED 67 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
243. [19] Pedestals and cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH
WIFE OF WILLIAM HOLLINGSWORTH
DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1902
AGED 42
"Resurgam"
244. [20] Fallen headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS JANES
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1901
AGED 83 YEARS
"Because thou hast been my help, therefore,
In the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice"
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1916
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN ANN N. JANES
DAUGHTER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 21st 1928
AGED 66 YEARS
245. [21] Fallen headstone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
JESSE BENNETT
WHO PASSED AWAY
31st OF DECEMBER 1900
AGED 64 YEARS
"We grieve to part with those we love,
With those we hold so dear,
Oh, may we one day meet above,
Without a doubt or fear"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY
13th OF JANUARY 1909
AGED 73 YEARS
"At Rest"
246. [22] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES WALTER
THE BELOVED SON OF
JAMES & FANNY PERCIVAL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1900
AGED 17 YEARS
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES PERCIVAL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1928
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO FANNY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 17th 1931
AGED 80 YEARS
247. [23] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS BALDOCK DAVIS
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 18th 1899
AGED 45 YEARS
"A sudden change in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"
ALSO JEMIMA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th AUGUST 1926
AGED 77 YEARS
"We’ll catch up the broken thread again,
And finish what we here began,
Heaven will the mysteries explain,
And then, ah then, we’ll understand"
248. [24] Headstone and curbs, large plot
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS MALACHI HOLLINGS
WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1899
AGED 62 YEARS
"Blessed are the pure in heart
for they shall see God"
ALSO
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1902
AGED 53 YEARS
"Thanks be to God which giveth us the
Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"
ALSO
VIOLET EUGENE HOLLINGS
BELOVED DAUGHTER
BORN 29th APRIL 1884
DIED 17th MARCH 1935
"Come unto me all ye that labour
and are heavy laden and I will
give you rest" St. Matt. 11 28
ALSO IRIS KATHLEEN HOLLINGS
BELOVED YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
BORN 10th APRIL 1894 DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1940
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
North Curb
ALSO ROSE LETITIA HOLLINGS BELOVED SECOND DAUGHTER BORN 13th APRIL 1876 DIED 11th JUNE 1944 (one line)
"I know that my redeemer liveth"
249. [25] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH COLLIS J. P.
WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1904
AGED 72 YEARS
AND OF EMILY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1919
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER
LYDIA COLLIS
WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1939
AND MARY BOWEN COLLIS
WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1940
250. [26] Pedestal, red granite column and urn
West Side
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
SARAH ANN
FOR 40 YEARS THE BELOVED
WIFE OF
REI FRY
OF MALVERN LODGE, STROOD
WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1894
AGED 68 YEARS
North Side
IN
EVER LOVING
MEMORY
OF
REI FRY
DIED DECEMBER 16th
1897
AGED 66 YEARS
"Deeply Regretted"
ROW 3
251. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRY GEORGE DAKERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 24th OCTOBER 1913
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET (PEGGY)
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th JANUARY 1912
AGED 7 ½ MONTHS
ALSO MOLLIE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1942
AGED 29 YEARS
INTERRED AT TEDDINGTON
252. [2] Pedestals and cross
West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES PICNOT
BORN 3rd MAY 1828
DIED 23rd JUNE 1908
ALSO OF JANE HIS WIFE
BORN 18th APRIL 1840
DIED 5th MARCH 1909
"At Rest"
South Side
ALSO ANNIE PICNOT
ELDEST DAUGHTER
DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1923
AGED 57 YEARS
North Side
ERNEST PICNOT
DIED 5th APRIL 1923
AGED 50
253. [3] Granite pedestal and cross, large plot
West Side
WILLIAM COBBETT
BARKER
DIED OCT. 21st 1912
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO LUCY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUG. 25th 1929
AGED 81 YEARS
North Side
WILLIAM COBBETT
BARKER
WHO DIED
25th NOVEMBER 1944
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO EMILY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED
6th OCTOBER 1951
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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
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Part 1 - Sections L and N - Initial burials 1883 to 1913
SECTION L (Rows west to east, graves north to south)
ROW 3
254. [ ] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILFRED JABEZ CROUCHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
17th DECEMBER 1903
AGED 25 YEARS
"Had he asked us, well we know,
We should cry, "O, spare this blow",
Yea, with streaming tears should pray,
"Lord, we love him, let him stay",
But the Lord doth nought amiss,
And, since he hath ordered this,
We have nought to do but still
Rest in silence on his will"
ROW 4
255. [1] Small headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANCES COLLARD
DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1902 AGED 66
ALSO WILLIAM
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 21st 1905 aged 72
"Whether we live, or die, we are the Lord’s"
256. [2] Headstone
A LOVING MEMORIAL OF
JOSEPH NUTTER
OF ELLAND, YORKS
BORN JULY 10th 1837
FELL ASLEEP DEC. 17th 1902
"I have redeemed thee, I have called thee
by thy name, thou art mine"
ALSO JULIA ELVIRA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
FELL ASLEEP JANY. 28th 1936 AGED 89
"He hath made us accepted in the beloved"
CALEB WHITCHELO
BORN SEPTEMBER 30th 1808
DIED JUNE 1st 1881
SARAH WHITCHELO
BORN JUNE 5th 1810
DIED MARCH 14th 1907
"They joy before thee"
257. [3] Headstone and curbs, large plot
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM JAMES
BELOVED SON OF
JOHN EDWARD & SARAH RACHEL ELVY
DIED JANUARY 13th 1886
AGED 12 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Yes, safe on his gentle breast"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN EDWARD ELVY
DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1907
IN HIS 62nd YEAR
"With Christ, which is far better"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SARAH RACHEL ELVY
DIED DECEMBER 6th 1913
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO
AMY FRANCES ELVY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1932
AGED 59 YEARS
"Christ thy Light"
ALSO RACHEL SARAH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1938 AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"
East Curb
ALSO ALBERT THOMAS ELVY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1943 AGED 64 YEARS (one line)
ALSO ROBERT GEORGE ABRAHAM WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1952 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN FLORENCE WIFE OF ROBERT ABRAHAM WHO FELL ASLEEP ON 30th JAN 1959 AGED 82 YEARS (one line)
ROW 5
258. [ ] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM TABRET BOURNE
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1908
IN HIS 76th YEAR
ALSO ADA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT T. P. ADAMS
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1916
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM TABRET BOURNE
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1923
AGED 86 YEARS
"At Rest"
ROW 6
259. [ ] Curbs
North Side
SARAH ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS FINER WHO PASSED AWAY THE 15th OF APRIL 1913 AGED 73 R.I.P. (one line)
South Side
ALSO OF THOMAS FINER FORMERLY OF TENDRING, ESSEX WHO DIED 5th DEC. 1916 AGED 79 YEARS (one line)
SECTION N (Rows east to west, graves south to north)
ROW 1
260. [ ] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REVD. JOHN TONKIN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 8th OCTOBER 1903
AGED 55 YEARS
"He was a burning and a shining light"
ALSO OF
ANNIE ELIZABETH TONKIN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
JANUARY 22nd 1919 AGED 73 YEARS
"Until the day breaks"
ALSO OF
JOHN GAUVAIN
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1893
AGED 19 YEARS
"With Christ which is far better"
ALSO OF
ETHEL JANE SECOND DAUGHTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN CHRIST 14th JULY 1897
AGED 15 YEARS
"And there the weary be at rest"
ROW 2
261. [1] Headstone
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM
THE BELOVED SON OF
JOHN AND SARAH WICKER
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
FEBRUARY 29th 1888
AGED 19 YEARS
"A sudden change in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"
ALSO
JOHN WICKER
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 22nd 1902
AGED 80 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SARAH WICKER
WHO DIED APRIL 17th 1908
AGED 82 YEARS
A BARGEMAN DROWNED - Kent Messenger, 10th March 1888
Mr. West H. Bell coroner for Rochester, on Thursday afternoon held an inquest at the Guildhall, on the body of a young bargeman named Frederick William Wicker, who was drowned on the previous day. It appears that deceased was mate of Messrs. Peters’ barge "John", of which his brother, Thos. Wicker its master. The barge was tacking down the river between Burham and Wouldham about five o’clock on Wednesday evening, and apparently deceased was caught by the main sail and knocked overboard. He disappeared at once, and life was extinct when his body was recovered. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death"
262. [2] Headstone, large plot
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
AMELIA ELIZABETH TOATES
DIED JULY 31st 1909
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK TOATES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 13th 1922
AGED 79 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
ALSO MABEL AGNES (DAUGHTER)
DIED MAY 21st 1885
AGED 10 MONTHS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO J. A. LE COCQ
LATE JUDGE OF ALDERNEY
DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1922
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE LE COCQ
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th DECEMBER 1923
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO ALICE JANE ANN TOATES
DIED 1st JANorth 1970
AGED 88 YEARS
ROW 3
263. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARY ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN WICKER WHO DIED JANUARY 5th 1888
AGED 27 YEARS
"I will both lay me down in peace and sleep,
For thou Lord only makest me dwell in safety"
ALSO EMILY ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1888
AGED 9 MONTHS
ALSO ETHEL EMMA
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND EMMA WICKER
WHO DIED MAY 23rd 1926
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO ALICE MARY WICKER
WHO DIED JULY 4th 1956
AGED 72 YEARS
264. [2] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
STANLEY JOHN
INFANT SON OF
JAMES WILLIAM AND MARIA NASH
BORN FEBY. 16th 1883
DIED SEPT. 10th 1883
ALSO WALTER HENRY
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1901
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES WILLIAM NASH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1926
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1929
AGED 78 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
265. [3] Fallen headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH WATKINS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF FRANCIS BURNEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 10th 1904
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO FRANCIS BURNEY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 25th 1907
AGED 84 YEARS
"Sweet Rest"
ALSO ALICE MARY MOUNT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 17th 1916
AGED 64 YEARS
ROW 5
266. [ ] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM TANSLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP
28th SEPTEMBER 1901
AGED 70 YEARS
"To be with Christ which is far better"
"We loved her, yes no tongue can tell,
How much we loved her and how well,
God loved her too and thought it best,
To take her home with him to rest"
ALSO OF
WILLIAM TANSLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP
16th JUNE 1911
AGED 87 YEARS
"Lie’s trials o’er,
Life’s journey done,
At last,
A Crown of Life well won"
ROW 6
267. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN BAKER
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1895
AGED 62 YEARS
"I know whom I have believed and am
persuaded that he is able to keep that
which I have committed unto him against
that day"
"We wept, ‘twas nature wept, but faith
can pierce beyond the gloom of death"
ALSO MATILDA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 27th 1901
AGED 82 YEARS
"So he bringeth them to their desired haven"
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 25th 1923
AGED 64 YEARS
INTERRED IN THIS CEMETERY
268. [2] Red granite coped, chains, large plot
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SAMUEL ALEXANDER
DIED JUNE 23rd 1890 AGED 48 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS SAMUEL ALEXANDER
AT REST 24th FEB. 1962 AGED 92 YEARS
North Side
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
REBECCA ALEXANDER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE SAMUEL ALEXANDER
WHO PASSED AWAY THE 23rd OF JANUARY 1922 IN HER 78th YEAR
"Her end was peace"
East Side West Side
ALSO ALSO OF
ALICE R. A. WARD GEORGINA
DIED APRIL 1st 1891 ALEXANDER
AGED 2 ½ YEARS WHO DIED FEB. 22nd 1910
AGED 34 YEARS
"Sweet rest at last"
ROW 7
269. [ ] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM J. JARMY
OF STROOD
WHO DIED OCTOBER 15th 1903
AGED 46
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO
ELIZA ELIZABETH JARMY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1938
AGED 78
"At Rest"
ROW 8
270. [1] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES MIDDLETON
WHO DIED 12th APRIL 1892
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES MIDDLETON
WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1906
AGED 75 YEARS
"His end was peace"
ALSO OF
MARY GEORGINA MIDDLETON
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON 22nd MARCH 1923
INTERRED IN THE ADJOINING GRAVE
"Beloved by all"
271. [2] Headstone and footstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES PIERSON
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 6th 1894
AGED 63 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
"Weep not for me I’m free from pain,
My earthly troubles o’er,
I hope to meet you all again,
On Canaan’s happy shore"
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES PIERSON
WHO PASSED AWAY ON MAY 1st 1904
IN HIS 75th YEAR
"Peace, perfect Peace"
Footstone
[ ]
PIERSON
1894
PIERSON 1904
ROW 9
272. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDITH ANNIE
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD AND HANNAH MASON
WHO DIED JUNE 17th 1906
AGED 17 YEARS
"To fall asleep is not to die,
To dwell with Christ is better life"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD MASON
WHO DIED JANUARY 21st 1923
AGED 79 YEARS
AND
HANNAH MASON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1933
AGED 81 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
273. [2] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA REYNOLDS
WIDOW OF EDMUND REYNOLDS
DIED AUGUST 25th 1897
AGED 84 YEARS
ROW 10
274. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIJAH
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SARAH ANN BENTLEY
WHO DIED AUGUST 1st 1907
AGED 50 YEARS
"He suffered patiently and long
his hope was bright, his faith was strong,
our loss is great, we’ll not complain,
but hope in heaven to meet again"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SARAH ANN BENTLEY
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1929
AGED 75 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which die the
Lord, for they rest from their labours"
275. [2] Fallen small headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK THOMAS HEATH
SON OF GEORGE AND ANN HEATH
OF CRAYFORD, KENT
DIED AT STROOD 26th JULY 1896 AGED 44
"A servant of Jesus Christ
and
a brother beloved"
276. [3] Curbs
South Side
OUR DEAR FATHER HENRY MARTIN WHO DIED JULY 19th 1896 AGED 63 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OUR DEAR MOTHER ANN MARTIN WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1901 AGED 62 YEARS
277. [4] Fallen headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES BOOSEY
[WHO] DIED 19th [ ]
AGED 64 YEARS
"[I] know that my redee[mer liveth]"
ALSO ROSE EMMA
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANY. 14th 1897
AGED 37 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO EMMA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 3rd 1915
AGED 82 YEARS
278. [5] Curbs
South Side
HENRIETTA PARKER DIED MARCH 16th 190[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS
North Side
ALSO EDWARD PARKER DIED 24th JANUARY 1896 AGED 14? Or 44? YEARS
279. [6] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD HINGE GOLDING
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 7th 1905
AGED 73 YEARS
"Over the river faces I see,
Fair as the morning looking for me,
Free from their sorrow, grief and despair,
Waiting and watching patiently there"
South Side
ALSO
PHOEBE GOLDING
WHO DIED 20th OCTR. 1929
AGED 87 YEARS
ROW 11
280. [1] Curbs
South Side
IN MEMORY OF ELIZA WIFE OF EDWARD LEIGH WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1899 AGED 41 YEARS
North Side
ALSO EDITH 2nd DAUGHTER OF ELIZA LEIGH WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1912 AGED 16 YEARS
281. [2] Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ROSE ANN CARTER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST OCTOBER 22nd 1896
AGED 28 YEARS
"Forever with the Lord!
Amen, so let it be"
ALSO OF HER PARENTS
JOSEPH WILSON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 16th 1920
AGED 85
AND ANN WILSON
WHO DIED MAY 25th 1928
AGED 92
"At Rest"
282. [3] Small headstone and curbs
South Curb
EMMA CONWAY FELL ASLEEP 4th MARCH 1906
Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RANDOLPH WILLIAM ELDRIDGE
FELL ASLEEP 21st DECEMBER 1957
AGED 77 YEARS
ROW 13
283. [1] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN KILLICK
WHO FELL ASLEEP
19th MAY 1909
AGED 93 YEARS
North Side
WILLIAM KENNARD
DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1931
AGED 67 YEARS
South Side
ALSO
JANE ELIZABETH KENNARD
DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 74 YEARS
284. [2] Curbs
South Side
ANGELA WIFE OF GEORGE WILLIAM AKHURST WHO DIED MAY 8th ? 1906 AGED 28? YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF GEORGE FREDERICK THEIR SON WHO FELL ASLEEP OCTOBER 1st 1906 AGED 5? MONTHS (one line)
ROW 14
285. [1] Curbs
North Side
REUBEN J. VAUGHAN WHO DIED 30th MARCH 1912 AGED 25 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS SON HENRY R. W. VAUGHAN WHO DIED 10th NOV. 1941 IN HIS 30th YEAR
286. [2] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE
BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM KELLEY
WHO DIED 24th MARCH 1899
AGED 60 YEARS
"Eternal rest give to her O Lord and
let perpetual light shine upon her,
may she rest in peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM KELLEY
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1901
AGED 68 YEARS
ROW 15
287. [1] Headstone, with fine carving of three mast sailing ship
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES HENRY ELVY
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MAY 28th 1899
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT BENJAMIN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. 29th 1902
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO MARY ELLEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JUNE 5th 1929
AGED 83 YEARS
288. [2] Fallen small headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK W. CHROFTES
WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1899 AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th ? MARCH 1941 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO [ ]
[ Eroded ]
ROW 18
289. [1] Headstone and curbs, large plot
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
HENRY ISAAC LONDON
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED THROUGH
FALLING FROM HIS BARGE IN THE SURREY
COMMERCIAL DOCKS NOVEMBER 3rd 1902
AGED 21 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN
BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK LONDON
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th JUNE 1923
AGED 67 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FREDERICK LONDON
WHO DIED 29th JULY 1938
AGED 81 YEARS
"Called up higher"
North Curb
ALSO BEATRICE BERTHA KNIGHT DAUGHTER DIED 7th MARCH 1976 AGED 89 YEARS
South Curb
ALSO GEORGE KNIGHT SON IN LAW DIED 25th JUNE 1969 AGED 82 YEARS
290. [2] Headstone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WINTER
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
CHARLOTTE WINTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
DECR. 12th 1911
AGED 57 YEARS
"More than Conqueror"
291. [3] Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM AMOS DIED JAN 10th 1902 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA E. AMOS HIS BELOVED WIFE DIED JULY 5th 1927 AGED 81 YEARS
North Side
AND ELIAS H. BOAKES SON DIED FEB. 4th 1911 AGED 40 YEARS
ROW 19
292. [1] Curbs
South Side
MARTHA JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES THOMAS COOMBER WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1902 AGED 63 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO ESTHER JANE WAKEHAM WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1906 AGED 33 YEARS
293. [2] Curbs
South Side
JOHN BURT FLISHER
DIED MARCH 16th 1907 AGED 44
North Side
MARY ANN FLISHER
DIED AUG. 19th 1935 AGED 76
East Side
MINNIE FLISHER
DIED OCTOBER 6th 1972 AGED 83
MONUMENTS FROM ST. NICHOLAS CHURCHYARD
Three ledger stones, a broken headstone and a panel from a classical chest tomb, lying near the
north wall at the North East corner of Section North
294. [1] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[JOS]EPH SON OF
[JAMES AND] SARAH ANN [BROWN?]
[WHO DIED] ON THE 20th DAY OF OCTOBER [ ]
AGED 8 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
[JOSE]PH, JABEZ, JOSIAH
WHO DIED IN THEIR IN[FANCY]
[ALSO THE] ABOVE JAMES BROWN
[WHO DIED] ON THE 7th DAY OF [ ]
AGED 50 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO JOHN BROWN
SON OF THE ABOVE
JAMES AND SARAH ANN BRO[WN]
WHO DIED JUNE 10th ? 1873 AGED 39 YEARS
295. [2] Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY A[NN?]
WIFE OF SAMUEL DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 2[ ]
AGED 33 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which die [in the Lord]
ALSO SAMUEL SON OF [THE ABOVE?]
WHO DIED 16th AUG[UST] [ ]
AGED 10 Y[EARS]
296. [3] Broken headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SON OF
JOHN AND FRANCES LANGFORD
OF STROOD WHO DEP[A]RTED THIS [LIFE]
ON THE 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY [ ]
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO JOHN LA[NGFORD]
WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIFE]
ON THE 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1848
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ANN LANGFORD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th DAY OF OCTOBER 1857
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES LANGFORD WIFE OF
JOHN LANGFORD OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF JANUARY 1864?
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO JOHN LANGFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER [ ]
[ ]
297. [4] Ledger
Eroded except for:
LILLEY and 1864
298. [5] Panel from a classical chest tomb; other structural fragments nearby.
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JANE WIFE OF
EDWARD NASH
LATE OF STROOD PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF APRIL 1832
AGED 63 YEARS
HAVING LEFT 4 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS
AND A DISCONSOLATE HUSBAND TO
LAMENT THE LOSS OF A LOVING MOTHER
AND AFFECTIONATE WIFE
"Grieve not dear friends, from tears refrain,
I hope your loss will be my gain,
It is God’s will, he thought it best,
To take me from this World to rest"
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SECTION A
ROW 1
299. [ ] Headstone and coped stone, eroded
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
STEPHEN HENRY LAWRENCE
LATE OF STROOD, KENT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th? DAY OF MAY 1888?
AGED [78?] YEARS
ROW 6
300. [1] Fallen headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN COLVER
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1906
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
EMMA FRANCES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1907
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
FANNY MARIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1885
AGED 29 YEARS
301. [2] Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER SARAH JANE CRONK
WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1909 AGED 70 YEARS
South Side
ALSO DEAR FATHER GEORGE CRONK WHO DIED MARCH 16th 1927 AGED 84 YEARS
East Side
ALSO HARRY (SON)
DIED JUNE 28th 1937
AGED 65 YEARS
ROW 9
302. [ ] Headstone
[ ]
REINA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
NATHANIEL DIGHT[ON]
[WHO DIED] NOVEMBER 14th [ ]
[AGED] 46 YEARS
[ ]
[ALSO]
BARONETHA DIGHTON
WHO DIED MARCH 1st ? 1911?
AGED 67? YEARS
ROW 1
303. [ ] Pedestal and fallen cross
IN
MEMORY OF
THOMAS WILLIAM
INFANT SON OF
THOMAS AND JULIA MITCHELL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 8th 1884
[
ROW 6
304. [ ] Fallen headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM POWELS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SUSAN SANKEY
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1905
AGED 49 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SUSAN OLIVE SANKEY
WHO DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1947
AGED 92 YEARS
ROW 8
305. [ ] Book" tablet and curbs
Curbs
South Side
MY DEAR WIFE CECILIA MIRIAM WATERS WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1928 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ARTHUR ERNEST WATERS WHO DIED 28th FEB. 1940 AGED 78 YEARS
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM H. WATERS WHO WAS DROWNED AT SEA 15th JAN 1905 IN HIS 16th YEAR
Tablet
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
G.J. TUTON
WHO DIED
26th OCT. 1966
AGED 73 YEARS
SECTION C
ROW 6
306. [ ] Pedestals and cross
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MABEL YOUNGEST CHILD OF
CHARLES & SOPHIA BROOKER
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 11th 1900
AGED 13 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO
LILY SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 29th 1907
AGED 28 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES BROOKER
WHO DIED JULY 16th 1930
IN HIS 80th YEAR
ALSO SOPHIA BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES BROOKER
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1946
AGED 90 YEARS
ROW 4
307. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE FEARN
[WHO] DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1901
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO] DIED APRIL 1st 1898
AGED 34 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
[ALSO] CLARISSA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE FEARN
[WHO DIED] MARCH 17th 1908
AGED 74 YEARS
308. [2] Small headstone and curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MAHALA FEARN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 24th MARCH 1932
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO WALTER HERBERT FEARN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MARCH 1954
North Curb
ALSO DAUGHTER ALICE (DOLLY) FEARN DIED MAR. 3rd 1925 AGED 23 YEARS
South Side
ALSO SON RICHARD WALTER FEARN DIED OCT. 17th 1906 AGED 18 YEARS
309. [3] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED HOLDER
DIED 16th? MARCH 1898
AGED 58 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO
ALFRED HOLDER
DIED 1st? NOV. 1911
AGED 76? YEARS
SECTION H J K
ROW 1
310. [ ] Derelict pedestals and fallen cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
AMBROSE EDWARD CASH
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ANN CASH
DIED JANUARY 8th 1899
AGED 42 YEARS
"Rest in the Lord"
311. [ ] NO. 11
West Side
ALSO WILLIAM, SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1899
AGED 45 YEARS
South Side
ALSO EDWARD JAMES DAY
THIRD SON
DIED 28th JULY 1912
AGED 50 YEARS
INTERRED AT HALLING CEMETERY
North Side
ALSO JOHN HENRY DAY
YOUNGEST SON
DIED 23rd DEC. 1928
AGED 64 YEARS
312. [ ] NO.12
North Side
ALSO GEORGE GAMON SON OF
JOHN WILLIAM & MARY ANN HUGGETT
WHO DIED OCTOBER 24th 1890
AGED 1 YEAR & 8 MONTHS
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
SECTION N
ROW 6
313. [1] Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS
THE BELOVED AND ONLY SON OF
THOMAS AND NAOMI BAITUP
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
IN THE RIVER MEDWAY
JULY 25th 1890
AGED 18 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ROW 15
314. [2] Curbs
East Side
IN DEAR MEMORY OF ISAAC STAPLETON DIED AUGUST 16th 1900 AGED 78
"Lord remember me when thou cometh into thy Kingdom"
North Side
PRISCILLA STAPLETON DIED JULY 22nd 1908 AGED 83 YEARS
ROW 2
315. [ ] Headstone, with Celtic cross
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JULIA
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN ALEXANDER WRIGHT
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1917 AGED 59 YEARS
"Peace after Pain"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN ALEXANDER WRIGHT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1918 AGED 60 YEARS
"After Death - Reunion"
ALSO ETHEL BEATRICE
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN A. AND JULIA WRIGHT
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1896 AGED 14 YEARS
ALSO HORACE CHARLES INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 16th 1890 AGED 10 MONTHS
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Part 2 - 1914 to 1929
SECTION A
ALLEN see DENHAM
316. "Boulder" (Row 11)
TO THE VERY DEAR MEMORY OF
A SOUL SO BEAUTIFUL
MAUD MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK J. BAKER
WHO PASSED ON
DECEMBER 26th 1927
AGED 59 YEARS
317. Headstone (Row 6)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM RAINSFORD
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELIZA BAVIN
WHO DIED MAY 19th 1915
AGED 48 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO
FREDERICK WILLIAM BAVIN
2nd SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1917
AGED 20 YEARS
"His bright smile filled our home with gladness"
AND THE ABOVE
ELIZA BAVIN
WHO DIED JUNE 27th 1947
AGED 77 YEARS
318. Small Headstone (Row 10)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT BENTLEY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ADA EMMELINE BENTLEY
WHO DIED 5th JANUARY 1923
AGED 34 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ADA EMMELINE
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1946
AGED 53 YEARS
"Re-united"
319. Headstone and Curbs (Row 7)
Headstone
"Peace"
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
LOUISA BOURNE
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1935
AGED 73 YEARS
AND OF HER HUSBAND
CHARLES ROBERT
WHO DIED FEB. 11th 1935
AGED 74 YEARS
South Curb
ALSO DAISY BOURNE WHO DIED DEC. 1926 AGED 36 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO ALICE ADELAIDE PHIPP WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1934 AGED 45 YEARS
320. Curbs (Row 8)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF NELLIE CHIVERS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1919 AGED 23 YEARS
South Side
ALSO ALBERT CHIVERS WHO DIED MAY 28th 1952 AGED 61 YEARS
321. Headstone (Row 7)
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT EDWARD CLARK
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th MAY 1926
AGED 55 YEARS
"All tears are vain, I cannot now recall thee,
Gone is thy loving voice, thy kindly face,
Gone from the home, where I so dearly loved thee,
Where none can ever fill the vacant place"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALBERT EDWARD CLARK
WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd DECEMBER 1947
AGED 81 YEARS
322. Headstone (Row 11)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE AGNES
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WALTER COAST
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 16th 1919
AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WALTER COAST
WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 26th 1924
AGED 77 YEARS
"Not now but in the coming years,
It may be in the better land,
We'll read the meaning of our tears,
And then, sometime we'll understand"
323. Fallen Headstone (Row 9)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WINIFRED ENA
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
ALFRED J. AND MINNIE F. CONWAY
WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPTEMBER 30th 1922
AGED 10 YEARS
"Our darling, but God's also, and he took her"
ALSO ALFRED JOHN CONWAY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MINNIE CONWAY
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 10th 1925
AGED 70 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MINNIE FLORA CONWAY
WHO DIED NOV. 22nd 1928 AGED 53 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
324. Curbs (Row 6)
North Side
ALFRED COX DIED 5th MAR. 1919 AGED 56
South Side
MARY ANN COX DIED 5th JUNE 1925 AGED 62
DANIELS see HALLUMS
325. Low Headstone (Row 7)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SAMUEL D. DENHAM
DIED 9th APRIL 1919 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE SUSANNAH M. DENHAM
DIED 3rd JUNE 1942 AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO JANET W.
WIFE OF ALBERT H. ALLEN
DIED 23rd MARCH 1945 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE ALBERT HENRY ALLEN
DIED 7th MARCH 1947 AGED 70 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
326. Headstone and Curbs (Row 8)
Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SUSANNAH ELLIOTT
WHO DIED 19th OCT. 1930
AGED 67 YEARS
"God the help of the helpless saw his
pain and gave him peace"
ALSO SUSANNAH CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT
WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st OCTOBER 1959
AGED 90 YEARS
"Sweet the sleep she so much needed"
South Curb
WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHO DIED 21st DEC. 1920 AGED 89 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO ELLEN ELLIOTT WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1921 AGED 88 YEARS
327. C.W.G.C. and Curbs (Row 11)
1806 L.CPL.
T. W. FASSUM
ROYAL ENGINEERS
15th JULY 1915 AGE 38
South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM FASSUM WHO DIED 15th JULY 1915 AGED 38 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO OF HIS WIFE ROSINA ELIZABETH FASSUM WHO DIED 7th FEBY. 1924 AGED 46 YEARS
328. Headstone (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD OWERS FORSHEW
WHO DIED 12th FEBRUARY 1915
AGED 35 YEARS
329. Fallen Headstone (Row 10)
IN MEMORY OF
ERNEST J. FRID DIED 4th MARCH 1926 AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO BERTHA HIS WIFE
DIED 11th DEC. 1939 AGED 47 YEARS
"Loved by all"
330. Fallen Headstone (Row 11)
"Peace"
IN
TREASURED MEMORY OF
JOHN FRID WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 8th 1926
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIET FRID
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS SUDDENLY CALLED TO REST
OCTOBER 28th 1931
AGED 73 YEARS
"How we miss them, none can tell"
331. Curbs (Row 3)
North Side
SOPHIA ANN GREGORY DIED 26th MARCH 1916 AGED 71 YEARS
South Side
WILLIAM HENRY SUTTON GREGORY DIED 17th JULY 1931 AGED 68 YEARS
332. Two Tablets (Row 3)
Larger Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE HALLUMS
1850-1906
EMILY JARVIS
1833-1922
GEORGE WILLIAM HALLUMS
1903-1966
ELLEN DANIELS
1868-1963
Smaller Tablet
ALFRED NICHOLS
HALLUMS
AT REST 16th SEPT. 1971
AGED 71 YEARS
AND HIS WIFE
PHILADELPHIA
17.11.01-17.6. 92.
"Re-united"
333. Fallen Headstone (Row 11)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL HILLS
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th MAY 1925
AGED 34 YEARS
334. Headstone (Row 9)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN ROBERT HONEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP 17th MAY 1921
AGED 68 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO LOUISA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
2nd JAN. 1946
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 26th SEPTEMBER 1962
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL ROSE
THEIR YOUNGER DAUGHTER
REUNITED 15th JANUARY 1963
AGED 72 YEARS
335. Granite Pedestals, with Cross and Pot Holder (Row 7)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CORP. ALBERT HOWES
R. W. KENT REGT.
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
OCT. 19th 1917 IN HIS 21st YEAR
"For his Country's Sake"
ALSO ALBERT EDWARD HOWES
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 13th 1926
AGED 52 YEARS
"At Rest"
Pot Holder
ALSO
ANNIE ELVERINA
WIFE OF ABOVE
SUDDENLY CALLED HOME
APRIL 9th 1939 AGED 64
336. Curbs (Row 6)
North Side
CHARLES THOMAS JARRETT WHO DIED 18th MAY 1922 AGED 58 YEARS
South Side
ALSO ESTHER WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1918 AGED 55 YEARS
JARVIS see HALLUMS
337. Fallen Headstone (Row 6)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JONATHAN WATSON
JOHNSON
WHO DIED 29th JUNE 1924
AGED 47 YEARS
"Rest, Sweetly Rest"
ALSO WINIFRED MAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th SEPT. 1944
AGED 53 YEARS
338. Flat Tablet (Row 9)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM LAMB
WHO DIED 27th NOV. 1927 AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO PHOEBE LAMB
WHO DIED 6th AUG. 1932 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO OUR BELOVED MOTHER
EDITH REDDINGTON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th AUG. 1969 AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
339. Curbs (Row 8)
South Side
HARRIETT LEMON WHO DIED 9th FEB. 1928 AGED 51 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ALBERT LEMON WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1935 AGED 63 YEARS
340. Derelict Curbs (Row 8)
JOHN LONG DIED 17th OCTOBER 1929
AGED 78 YEARS
AMY LONG DIED 29th AUGUST 1930
AGED 77 YEARS
WILLIAM LONG DIED 5th OCTOBER 1939
AGED 56 YEARS
341. Curbs (Row 11)
FRANCES ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN JAMES LUCHFORD WHO DIED AUGUST 17th 1915 AGED 31 YEARS (one line)
342. Curbs (Row 8)
South Side
FREDERICK FELIX IZABY MANNEUCH WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1917 AGED 54 YEARS
North Side
ALSO LETITIA ELIZA ANN HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED 27th MAY AGED 63 YEARS
343. Headstone (Row 3)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHRISTINA Mc INTYRE MAUNDER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERIC CHARLES MAUNDER
DIED 17th DECEMBER 1916
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
FREDERIC CHARLES MAUNDER
DIED 20th MAY 1920
AGED 62 YEARS
"Sleep"
344. Curbs (Row 11)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OLIVE ANNIE MONGER WHO DIED 25th JAN. 1924
345. Fallen Headstone (Row 9)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA OSBORNE
WHO DIED 28th JULY 1920
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO JAMES WILLIAM OSBORNE
LATE INSPECTOR OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER POLICE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1937
AGED 90 YEARS
"Reunited"
346. Headstone (Row 8)
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH PENFOLD
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH THE 23rd 1919
AGED 54 YEARS
"Good was his heart, and in friendship sound,
Patient in pain and loved by all around,
His pains are o'er, his griefs for ever done,
A life of everlasting joy, he's now begun"
ALSO HIS WIFE
LYDIA PENFOLD
WHO FELL ASLEEP NOVEMBER 30th 1946
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"We miss you when the morning dawns,
We miss you when the night returns,
We miss you here, we miss you there,
Dear mother we miss you everywhere"
PHIPP see BOURNE
REDDINGTON see LAMB
347. Curbs (Row 11)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY RENDLE WHO PASSED OVER 14th FEBRUARY 1923 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES WEST RENDLE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED OVER 13th MAY 1930 AGED 91 YEARS (one line)
348. Curbs (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY THOMAS REYNOLDS DIED JULY 18th 1917 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA ANN WIDOW OF THE ABOVE DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1920 AGED 65 YEARS
349. Pedestal, Rock, Cross and Anchor (Row 7)
East Side
"Love Divine"
IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND
ALFRED RICHARDSON
WHO FELL ASLEEP AUG. 30th 1923 AGED 49
"Forever in our thoughts"
ALSO HIS WIFE JULIA ALICE
WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 6th 1947 AGED 72 YEARS
South Side
ALSO
ERNEST EDWARD TIMBY
AT REST 6th DEC. 1964
AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO
IVY EDITH LEAH TIMBY
AT REST 30th MARCH 1967
AGED 66 YEARS
350. Curbs (Row 6)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS SANKEY WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1920 AGED 58 YEARS
351. Low Headstone (Row 9)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
EDWARD SUMMERS
WHO DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1927 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO LEONARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1950 AGED 48 YEARS
"Passed their sufferings,
Passed their pain,
Cease to weep,
For tears are vain
Cast the tumult of thy breast,
Those who suffered are at rest"
TIMBY see RICHARDSON
352. Low Headstone (Row 3)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORENCE TUCKER
DIED APRIL 5th 1918 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK TUCKER
DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1937 AGED 75 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
353. Derelict Curbs (Row 10)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN VAUGHAN WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 69 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE ALICE JANE VAUGHAN WHO DIED 6th FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 71 YEARS
354. Pedestal and Celtic Cross (Row 2)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WEST
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1923
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELLEN MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AUGUST 12th 1924
AGED 82 YEARS
"The souls of the righteous are in
the hand of God"
355. Pedestal and Cross (Row 1)
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
GEORGE HENRY
WISE
DIED 6th JULY 1923
AGED 63 YEARS
"The gift of God is eternal life"
North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
LILY WISE
DIED 11th MARCH 1940
AGED 71 YEARS
356. Curbs (Row 9)
South Side
ELIZABETH ANN WRIGHT WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1922 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
AND ALEXANDER GEORGE WRIGHT WHO DIED DECEMBER 28th 1924 AGED 77 YEARS
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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
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Part 2 - 1914 to 1929
SECTION B
357. Red Granite Headstone (Row5)
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
KATE
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
EDWARD J. ANDERSON
WHO DIED 8th DEC. 1924
AGED 41 YEARS
"She suffered patiently and long,
Her hope was bright, her faith was strong,
The peace of Jesus filled her breast,
And in his arms she sank to rest"
358. Curbs (Row 8)
South Side
ALICE BAKER DIED 4th FEB. 1921 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO MARY ANN FOOKS DIED 14th JULY 1939 AGED 95 YEARS
359. Derelict Curbs (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WILLIAM HENRY BAKER
DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1914 AGED 45 YEARS
360. C.W.G.C Headstone (Row 2)
G/16039 PRIVATE
J. E. BARROWS
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
25th FEBRUARY 1919 AGE 43
361. Curbs (Row 6)
North Side
ELIZABETH MAY BENNETT WHO DIED DEC. 16th 1921 AGED 66
South Side
EDMUND GEORGE BENNETT WHO DIED MAY 12th 1933 AGED 76
362a. Curbs (Row 5)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK CHARLES BLACKMAN WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1918 AGED 52 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO ALICE SARAH HIS WIFE REUNITED MAY 25th 1962 AGED 89 YEARS
362b. Curbs (Row 1)
MY DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND JOSEPH HENRY BLADEN WHO DIED 22nd NOVEMBER 1915 AGED 51 YEARS (one line)
363. Curbs (Row1)
East Side
HORACE JOHN BROOKER WHO DIED 17th MARCH 1916 AGED 50 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE AMY ELIZABETH WHO DIED DEC. 31st 1928 AGED 63 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
364. Voluted Headstone (Row 6)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DARLING HUSBAND
HENRY JOHN BURNETT
BATTERY SERGT. MAJOR R.G.A.
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION
NEAR CAMBRAI, FRANCE 8th OCT. 1918
AGED 30 YEARS
LAID TO REST AT ANNEUX
"O valiant heart,who to your
Glory came,
Through dust of conflict and
Through battle flame,
Tranquil you lie your knightly
Virtue proved,
Your memory hallowed in the
Hearts you loved"
365. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 3)
G/ 4930 PRIVATE
W. G. CLIBBON
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
24th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 33
"Where fame and glory lead"
366. Curbs (Row 7)
South Side
CLARA COOMBER WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1921 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1931 AGED 86 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JANE THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1968 AGED 87 YEARS
367 Pedestals and Cross (Row 2)
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELLEN SOPHIA COSSEY
WHO PASSED AWAY 10th JANUARY 1921
IN HIS 55th YEAR
"Good was his heart and in friendship sound,
Patient in pain and loved by all around"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELLEN SOPHIA COSSEY
WHO PASSED AWAY 21st OCTOBER 1934
IN HER 67th YEAR
368. Curbs (Row 6)
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MAUD CROWHURST WHO DIED JAN. 14th 1925 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO FRED, YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUG. 12th 1930 AGED 22 YEARS
369. Red Granite Curbs (Row 7)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MUM & DAD
North Side
G. G. CURLING E. CURLING
31.3. 21 AGE 78 8. 2. 36 AGE 92
370. Small "Book" Tablet and Curbs (Row 6)
North Curb
JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM DAINES DIED NOV. 3rd 1914 AGED 75 YEARS
South Curb
ALSO FREDERICK WILLIAM DAINES DIED AUGUST 14th 1917 AGED 8 YEARS
VIOLET KATHLEEN CHRISTINA SPARKS DIED SEPT. 8th 1917 AGED 16 MONTHS
"Book" TabletIN
LOVING MEMORY
MY HUSBAND
ALBERT EDWARD
SPARKS
WHO PASSED AWAY
8th DEC. 1949
AGED 70 YEARSALSO
HIS BELOVED WIFE OF RUTH
WHO PASSED AWAY
21st OCT. 1957
AGED 75 YEARS
"Reunited"
372. Small Headstone (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS OLIVER DAVIS
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1924
AGED 74 YEARS
"To be with Christ which is far better"
ALSO HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1929
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
373. Curbs (Row 6)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS LEONARD DAVIS PASSED AWAY MAY 8th 1918 AGED 42
"Peace, Perfect Peace" (one line)
South Side
CHARLES JESSE DAY DIED MARCH 3rd 1939 AGED 49 "At Rest"
East Side
ALSO SARAH KATE DAY DIED 5th MARCH 1953 AGED 76
DAY see DAVIS
374. Curbs (Row 2)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH ALFRED EKE DIED 21st APRIL 1918 AGED 60
AND HIS WIFE ROSA DIED DEC. 17th 1949 AGED 80
South Side
AND THEIR SON JOSEPH WALTER EKE
KILLED IN ACTION 28th NOV. 1917 AGED 22
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JULIET ROSA EKE
BORN 10-9-1900 DIED 8-12-1992
FOOKS see BAKER
FOSTER see LUCKHURST
375. Derelict Curbs (Row 8)
STELLA MARY, TWIN DAUGHTER OF C. H. & E. M. FRENCH WHO FELL ASLEEP 21st MARCH 1923 AGED 13 YEARS (one line)
ALSO OF HER TWIN SISTER SYBIL EDITH WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MAY 1934 AGED 24 YEARS
376. Red Granite Curbs (Row 5)
West Side
IN MEMORY OF MY LOVING HUSBAND
JOHN GATES
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th JUNE 1925
East Side
AND HIS WIFE
MARTHA CLARA
WHO PASSED AWAY 9th APRIL 1945
377. Curbs (Row 4)
MY DEAR WIFE CARRY GERMANEY WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1918 AGED 32 YEARS
378. Fallen Headstone (Row 5)
IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD GOOD
WHO DIED 28th OCTOBER 1919
AGED 59 YEARS
"Mizpah"
ALSO EMMA JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 23rd APRIL 1941
AGED 78 YEARS
"Reunited"
379. Low Headstone (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD S. GOODRHAM
WHO DIED 22nd AUG. 1920
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO KATE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1943
AGED 63 YEARS
GORHAM see LUCKHURST
380. Curbs (Row 2)
North Side
ELIZABETH HAMMOND WHO DIED 29th SEPT. 1918 AGED 77 YEARS
South Side
GEORGE W. SILLETT WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1940? AGED 79 YEARS
381. Large Granite Pedestal and Cross (Row 8)
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET HARKER
WHO DIED JANUARY 21st 1919 AGED 74 YEARS
"Life's race well run,
Life's work well done,
Life's crown well won,
Then comes rest"
ALSO
THOMAS HARKER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SUPERINTENDENT OF THIS CEMETERY
FOR 38 YEARS 1881– 1919
WHO DIED MAY 20th 1919 AGED 74 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
North Side
ALSO
GEORGE HENRY
HARKER
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON
WHO WAS DROWNED IN THE
ENGLISH CHANNEL
NOVEMBER 14th 1914
AGED 28 YEARS
"Their cheery ways and smiling faces,
are happy to recall,
They had a friendly word for each,
and died beloved by all"
382. Curbs (Row 4)
North Side
MARY ELIZABETH HINDS WHO DIED 18th AUGUST 1916 AGED 48 YEARS
South Side
JOSEPH WILLIAM HINDS WHO DIED 23rd JULY 1944 AGED 79 YEARS
383. Fallen Headstone (Row 1)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HORACE HOLLANDS
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
10th NOVEMBER 1920
AGED 49 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
384. Curbs (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA FRANCES HOSMER AT REST 22nd OCT. 1918 AGED 76
385. Headstone (Row 4) [Missed from part one]
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE HURLOCK
DIED 26th OF OCTOBER 1893
AGED 9 YEARS
STEPHEN HURLOCK
DIED 26th SEPTEMBER 1919
AGED 75 YEARS
CHARLOTTE HURLOCK
DIED 21st MARCH 1944
AGED 90 YEARS
386. Headstone (Row 7)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN LOCKWOOD
KENWORTHY
DIED 19th FEB. 1924
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA KENWORTHY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 18th FEB. 1927
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
ELLEN KENWORTHY
BORN 1st MARCH 1866
DIED 20th AUGUST 1959
"At Rest"
387. Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 7)
Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
MARY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE WIFE OF
WILLIAM KILLICK
WHO DIED 12th FEB. 1928
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JOHN KILLICK
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd MARCH 1934
AGED 55 YEARS
North Curb
WILLIAM KILLICK DIED 19th DEC. 1925 AGED 80 YEARS
South Curb
AMELIA S. KILLICK, SISTER AGED 84 YEARS, WILLIAM KILLICK, FATHER AGED 92 YEARS
388. Curbs (Row 7)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGERY A. KNOTT
DIED 12th OCTOBER 1921 AGED 47 YEARS
389. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 5)
153861 DRIVER
J. LAMBKIN
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
2nd FEBRUARY 1920 AGED 22
390. Derelict, Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 2)
Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE
DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELIZABETH LETLEY
CALLED TO REST 23rd FEBRUARY 1936
AGED 77YEARS
"We loved him well, his memory shall not die,
Hope bids us on, we'll meet him bye and bye"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH HANNAH LETLEY
WHO DIED 17th OCT. 1940 AGED 81 YEARS
"Reunited"
Curb
ALSO ERNEST THEIR SON
DIED 15th APRIL 1920
AGED 27 YEARS
391. Curbs (Row 2)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMBROSE LETLEY WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1927 AGED 79 YEARS
392. Headstone and Curbs (Row 1)
Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR SON
JOSEPH HENRY LEWIS
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1932 AGED 31 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
Curb
JOSEPH HENRY DIED 1917 AGED 55 AND HARRIET LEWIS DIED 1938 AGED 78
393. Curbs and Tablet, Large Plot (Row 1)
North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM LUCKHURST DIED DEC. 17th 1915 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA LUCKHURST WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 14th 1949 AGED 73 YEARS (one line)
West Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR WIFE AND MOTHER ANNA GORHAM DIED MAY 2nd 1915 AGED 69 YEARS (one line)
South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER ALFRED GORHAM DIED 26th APRIL 1921 AGED 75? YEARS "At Rest" (one line)
East Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWIN THOMAS FOSTER DIED JUNE 26th 1940 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO ALICE ELLEN FOSTER WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th JAN. 1956 AGED 72 YEARS
Tablet
IN MEMORY OF
MARY LUCKHURST
DIED
28th MAY 1985
AGED 82 YEARS
394. Curbs (Row 3)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RHODA LOVIS MILLS
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 1921 AGED 17 YEARS
South Side
ALSO SIDNEY MILLS WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 7th 1940 AGED 58 YEARS
East Side
THE BELOVED HUSBAND
OF MARY MILLS
West Side
AND MARY CAROLINE MILLS
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 9th 1950 AGED 67 YEARS
"Reunited"
395. "Book" Tablet (Row 5)
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
JOHN
ROBERT
MUGGERIDGE
WHO DIED
11th JANUARY
1925 YEARS
AGED 74
YEARSALSO
OF HIS WIFE
LOUISE
WHO DIED
5th APRIL
1939
AGED 81
"United
in Death"
"At Rest"
396. Pedestals and Cross (Row 1)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM MUNDAY
WHO DIED 13th DECEMBER 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"His end was Peace"
ALSO FANNY MUNDAY
DIED 6th DEC. 1926
AGED 79 YEARS
"At Rest"
397. Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER GEORGE PEARSON
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 23rd 1920 AGED 48 YEARS
South Side
AND OUR DEAR MOTHER MINNIE EMILY PEARSON
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 25th 1933 AGED 63 YEARS
398. Pedestals, Cross gone, and Heart Shaped Tablet (Row 3)
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
VIOLET MAY PEMBLE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st SEPTEMBER 1916
IN HER 21st YEAR
ALSO
STANLEY BEACONSFIELD PEMBLE
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th NOVEMBER 1922
AGED 28 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
North Side
ALSO
GEORGE
THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF
M & L RING
FELL ASLEEP NOV. 1st 1925
AGED 2 YEARS
"He shall gather his lambs"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
LENNIE
THE DEARLY BELOVED CHILD OF
M & L RING
WHO FELL ASLEEP
AUG. 8th ? 1918
AGED 1 YEAR
RING see PEMBLE
399. Granite Curbs (Row 7)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MATILDA WIFE OF ALFRED J. J. ROBBINS WHO DIED 30th JULY 1916 AGED 52 YEARS
400. Curbs (Row 3)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY SOPHIE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS HENRY ROE BORN 15th FEBRUARY 1860 DIED 7th APRIL 1914 (one line)
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS HENRY ROE WHO DIED 26th AUGUST 1930 AGED 76 YEARS
South Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY, ELDEST SON KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE, JULY 1st 1916 AGED 26 YEARS (one line)
ALSO LEONARD ARTHUR ROE BORN 14th MARCH 1893 DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1918, YOUNGEST SON
401. Flat Tablet (Row 3)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
POLLY
WHO PASSED AWAY 10th JULY 1919 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN ROGERS
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD
3rd AUGUST 1954 AGED 66 YEARS
DEVOTED WIFE AND LOVING MOTHER
SADLY MISSED
ALSO A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND LOVING FATHER
PERCY ROGERS
FELL ASLEEP IN HIS 90th YEAR 29th MARCH 1969
402. Fallen Headstone (Row 8)
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUISA
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
FRANK ROSE
WHOM GOD CALLED TO REST
29th NOVEMBER 1924
AGED 72 YEARS
"The Golden Gates were open,
The Saviour's voice said, "Come",
And so life's journey ended,
She reached the Heavenly home"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANK ROSE
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th JUNE 1933
IN HIS 77th YEAR
PTE. STANLEY ROSE M. M.
7th BATT. R.W.KENT RGT.
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN
ACTION IN FRANCE 14th JULY 1918
AGED 29 YEARS
403. Pedestals and Cross (Row 8)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY
BELOVED WIFE OF
J. E. SHORE
BORN 11th SEPT. 1855
DIED 2nd DEC. 1928
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH EDWARD SHORE
BORN 25th JULY 1858
DIED 25th MARCH 1943
SILLETT see HAMMOND
404. Flat Tablet (Row 3)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
FANNY SLATER
DIED 13. 3. 1915 AGED 32 YEARS
AND OF OUR DEAR FATHER
ALBERT E. SLATER
DIED 13. 5. 1955 AGED 73 YEARS
"Together Again"
405. Red Granite Cruciform Coped (Row 5)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROSETTA ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE THOMAS SMITH
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th SEPT. 1928
"The Strife is O'er, the Battle Won"
North Side
ALSO GEORGE THOMAS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ROSETTA ANN SMITH
WHO PASSED AWAY 13th JAN. 1932
"Re-united"
SPARKS see DAINES
406. Curbs (Row 6)
South Side
GEORGE HENRY STARK WHO DIED 10th MARCH 1922 AGED 60 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN STARK WHO DIED 26th DECEMBER 1946 AGED 83 YEARS
407. Curbs (Row 2)
North Side
AUGUSTUS STEWART WHO DIED 26th DEC. 1917 AGED 76 YEARS
South Side
ALSO JANE ISABELLA HIS WIFE WHO DIED 27th MAY 1935 AGED 89 YEARS
408. Derelict Curbs (Row 8)
South Side
LEONARD GEORGE THE BELOVED SON OF T. & E. STYLES WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 9th 1924 AGED 26 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO EMMA BELOVED WIFE OF T. STYLES WHO PASSED AWAY JAN. 31st 1935 AGED 59 YEARS
409. Very Small Headstone (Row 7)
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS TERRY
DIED 23rd DEC. 1914
AGED 61
ALSO ANNIE
HIS WIFE
DIED 21st JAN. 1935
AGED 82
"At Rest"
410. Curbs (Row 6)
MARIA WIFE OF F. W. THATCHER DIED 31st MARCH 1920 AGED 64 YEARS
411. Low Black Headstone (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND
PERCY OSWALD THOMAS
ONLY SON OF THE LATE J. H. THOMAS
PEACEFULLY PASSED AWAY 17th AUGUST 1926
AGE 51 "Sleeping"
412. Curbs (Row 7)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSE MAY THORNE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th MAY 1917 IN HER 13th YEAR
South Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE ADA THORNE
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON THE 11th NOV. 1954 AGED 71 YEARS
413. Curbs (Row 6)
North Side
SARAH ANN VALSLER
DIED JANUARY 8th 1922 AGED 58 YEARS
South Side
JOHN HENRY GEORGE VALSLER
DIED JULY 10th 1939 AGED 80 YEARS
414. Small Headstone and Curbs (Row 6)
North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND JAMES WADHAMS WHO DIED 10th MARCH 1928 AGED 68 YEARS (one line)
South Curb
ALSO FRED HERBERT WADHAMS WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1916 AGED 23 YEARS
415. Headstone
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
JANE ELIZA WADHAMS
WHO DIED 28th NOVEMBER 1946
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO FRANK BAKER WADHAMS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1975
AGED 69 YEARS
416. Curbs (Row 8)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE ROSINA WADHAMS WHO DIED MAY 14th 1929 AGED 46 YEARS (one line)
417. Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGINA CLARA WALKER DIED 27th JAN. 1923 AGED 38
South Side
CLARA WALKER DIED 21st AUG. 1937 AGED 73
418. Curbs (Row 3)
WILLIAM WEAIRE WHO DIED OF GRIEF THROUGH LOSING HIS BOYS JAN. 4th 1918 AGED 57 YEARS
ARCH. D. WEAIRE D.S.M. DIED AT BAGDAD MAY 26th 1916 AGED 21 YEARS (PRISONER OF WAR)
ALLEN D. WEAIRE KILLED ON H.M.S. VANGUARD JULY 9th 1917 AGED 20 YEARS
419. Curbs and Low Headstone(Row 1)
Headstone
PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF
North Curb
GEORGE WELLS DIED OCT. 26th 1916 AGED 38
South Curb
SOPHIE WELLS DIED AUG. 21st 1931 AGED 55
420. Derelict Curbs (Row 6)
THOMAS WELLS WHO DIED 26th APRIL 1921 AGED 84 YEARS
421. Headstone (Row 8)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARTHA WELLS
WHO DIED JUNE 30th 1926 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE WELLS
WHO DIED NOV. 21st 1952 AGED 86 YEARS
422. Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 1)
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY DOROTHY WRIGHT
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
FEBY. 29Th 1916 AGED 25 YEARS
"Until we meet in Heaven"
ALSO OF EMILY FRANCES WRIGHT (MOTHER)
WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1930
AGED 63 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF
BEATRICE ELLEN
HER SISTER
WHO DIED 8th DEC. 1921
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN HENRY WRIGHT (FATHER)
DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1932
AGED 65 YEARS
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Part 2 - 1914 to 1929
SECTION C
423. Fallen Headstone (Row 2)
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
STEPHEN ANKCORN
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1926
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO NORMAN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB. 8th 1887
AGED 1½ YEARS
ALSO EMILY MATILDA
WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 31st 2937
AGED 76 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
424. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs (Row 2)
Headstone
G/10240 PRIVATE
W. A. ASHTON
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
22nd SEPTEMBER 1916
North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER ARTHUR ASHTON DIED OF WOUNDS SEPT. 22nd 1916 AGED 19 YEARS (one line)
South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE EMILY ASHTON WHO DIED JAN. 24th 1955 AGED 82 YEARS
East Curb
ALSO ARTHUR ASHTON AT REST 15th SEPT. 1957 AGED 84 YEARS
425. Red Granite Headstone (Row 4)
IN
SACRED
MEMORY OF
JOSEPH REGINALD BANGHAM
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1918
AGED 36 YEARS
426. Derelict Curbs (Row 2)
CAROLINE BETTS BELLAMY WHO DIED 3rd JULY 1923 AGED 84 YEARS
427. Curbs (Row 5)
ELIZABETH BENNETT 4th JAN. 1928 AGED 80 YEARS
428. Pedestals , Cross and Curbs (Last Row)
TO THE DEAR MEMORY
OF
JOHN BETT
LATE OF HOLBEACH, LINCS.
DIED JULY 18th 1918
AGED 82 YEARS
LUCY ANN BETT
DIED DECEMBER 16th 1928 AGED 90 YEARS
North Curb
ARTHUR BETT 1872-1959 AND HIS WIFE C. M. BETT 1877-1959
ROBERT BETT 1911-1980
South Curb
F. M. BETT 1882-1963 AND HER HUSBAND JOHN BETT 1905-1975
PHILIP BETT 1914-1995 ARTHUR BETT 1903-1995
429. Derelict Pedestals, Broken Cross (Row 5) [Missed from Part 1]
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES BONNIEWELL
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1909
AGED 62 YEARS
West Side
"For ever with the Lord"
CAROLINE JACKSON, AUNT
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1899 AGED 76 YEARS
BROWN see STEDMAN
430. "Book" Tablet (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF OUR PARENTS
GEORGE THOMAS
BRYANT
SUSANNAH BRYANT
ALSO OUR
CHARLES JAMES
BRYANT
48 YRS. 2nd MAY 1925
75 YRS. 3rd MAR. 1950
BROTHER
77 YRS. 8th JAN. 1990
431. Fallen Pedestals and Cross (Row 1)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JANNIE ROBINA CARRICK
DIED OCT. 28th 1918
AGED 22 YEARS
"Sleeping"
ALSO OF
PETER JAMES CARRICK
DEARLY LOVED FATHER OF ABOVE
DIED MAY 30th 1910
AGED 40 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
INTERRED AT FELTHAM, SUSSEX
432. Low Headstone (Row 6)
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN PHILIP CHALKLEN
WHO DIED 16th OCT. 1923
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 31st MARCH 1924
AGED 65 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead ,which die in the Lord"
433. Derelict Curbs (Row 2)
North Side
LETITIA SARAH CLARK DIED 27th AUG. 1925 AGED 70
South Side
ALSO SAMUEL CLARK HER HUSBAND DIED 15th MAR. 1926 AGED 80
CLEGG see REED
434. Granite Curbs and "Book" Tablet (Row 1)
South Curb
TO THE BELOVED MEMORY OF THOMAS CLIBBON WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1922 AGED 77 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO EMILY ANNIE HIS DEARLY BELOVED WIFE DIED DECEMBER 24th 1925 AGED 75 YEARS
TabletALSO
THEIR
DAUGHTER
ETHEL LUCY
CLIBBONWHO DIED
FEBRUARY 8th
1951
AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"
435. Curbs (Row 5)
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF AMY JEANETT COGGER DIED 8th MAY 1923 AGED 42
North Side
ALSO MARGARET ANNIE COGGER DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1940 AGED 63 YEARS
436. Low Headstone (Row 2)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR PARENTS
JAMES COCKLE COLLINS
PASSED AWAY 5th DEC. 1922 AGED 47
AND HANNAH COLLINS
FELL ASLEEP 23rd SEPT. 1964 AGED 84
437. Curbs (Last Row)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES COULTER WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1918 AGED 70 YEARS
South Side
ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD COULTER WHO DIED JAN. 20th 1933 AGED 73 YEARS
438. Curbs (Row 6)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES DAVIE WHO DIED 7th APRIL 1938 AGED 83 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HIS WIFE FRANCES MAUD DAVIE WHO DIED 18th JULY 1923 AGED 62 YEARS
439. Curbs (Row6)
North Side
CHARLES THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MAUD DAY WHO DIED 11th JAN. 1924 AGED 59 YEARS
440. Headstone and Curbs (Row 3) [Missed from Part 1]
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN DOVER
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 3rd 1929
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 15th 1939
AGED 86 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO FRED DOVER DIED NOV. 10th 1913 AGED 32 YEARS
South Curb
ALSO HARRY DOVER DIED NOV. 23rd 1899 AGED 17 YEARS
441. Low Headstone (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER
HARRIET EARL
DIED FEB. 10th 1927 AGED 58 YEARS
AND HARRY EARL
DIED NOV. 10th 1936 AGED 70 YEARS
442. Derelict Curbs (Row 2) [May be connected to BELLAMY?]
ALSO HER HUSBAND HENRY RICHARD ELLMER WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1925 AGED 78 YEARS
443. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 2)
1314 PRIVATE
C. P. FARROW
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
8th FEBRUARY 1917 AGE 21
R.I.P.
444. Small "Book" Tablet (Row 2)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY GORHAM
DIED
JANUARY 12th 1920
AGED 78 YEARS
"At Rest"
445. Curbs (Row 3)
North Side
MY DEAR WIFE THOMASIN STOAKES GOULDEN DIED 18th MAY 1926 AGED 62 YEARS
South Side
ALSO JOSEPH T. GOULDEN DIED 11th FEB. 1944 AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM STOAKES GOULDEN DIED 13th MARCH 1949 AGED 54 YEARS
GRINYER see HINDS
HILLS see LEE
446. Curbs and Small Tablet (Row 2)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE MAY HINDS DIED 15th MARCH 1924 AGED 43 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF JAMES FREDERICK HINDS DIED 14th JUNE 1934 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO ERIC JAMES THEIR SON WHO DIED 14th DEC. 1952 AGED 35 YEARS
Tablet
MADGE LUCY
GRINYER
(HINDS)
19.4.1911-13.8.1996
A DEAR MUM AND NAN
447. Curbs (Row 2)
South Side
EMMA HOLLIDAY DIED 8th MAR. 1925 AGED 74 YEARS
North Side
THOMAS CLARKSON HOLLIDAY DIED 20th JUNE 1928 AGED 76 YEARS
448. Headstone (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA HOLLOWAY
DIED 2nd AUG. 1926
AGED 60 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO ROBERT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 5th MARCH 1946
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR SON ROBERT THOMAS
DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1959 AGED 65 YEARS
449. Curbs (Row 1)
North Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS HOWARD DIED 19th NOV. 1918 AGED 45 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF ALICE KATE HOWARD DIED 3rd JAN. 1928 AGED 58 YEARS
450. Headstone (Row 7)
"Safe in Harbour"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY INCE
DIED DECEMBER 17th 1929
AGED 78 YEARS
"His end was Peace"
ALSO MARY INCE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 10th 1940
AGED 90 YEARS
"Peacefully Sleeping"
ALSO OF
CHARLES EDWARD INCE
DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1968
AGED 74 YEARS
"Reunited"
JACKSON see BONNIEWELL
451. Curbs (Row 5)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY LATTER AT REST 1st FEB. 1946 AGED 71 YEARS
AND FREDERICK WILLIAM HER HUSBAND REUNITED 7th JAN. 1953 AGED 81 YEARS
North Side
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER ETHEL LILIAN AT REST 5th AUG. 1923 AGED 25 YEARS
452. Headstone (Row 2)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN DIXON LEE
DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1914
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO FANNY LEE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 16th APRIL 1916
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS LEE, LOST AT SEA
14th NOVEMBER 1897 AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA HILLS
DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 53 YEARS
453. Derelict Pedestals and Cross (Row3)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN LENEY
WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1918
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO CLARA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1940
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EUSTACE VERNON LENEY
ONLY BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 2nd 1928
AGED 42 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
454. Derelict Curbs (Row 2)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER ELLEN LEY FELL ASLEEP FEB. 14th 1925 AGED 83
455. Curbs (Row 4)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JOHN LING
WHO DIED 6th SEPT. 1924 AGED 38 YEARS
East Side
ALSO HIS GRANDDAUGHTER
BARBARA ROSINA LING
WHO DIED 15th JULY 1944 IN HER 10th YEAR
South Side
ROSINA LING
DIED 19th MAY 1978 AGED 93 YEARS
456. Curbs (Row 2)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES HENRY PACKHAM WHO DIED 28th APRIL1929 AGED 70 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE ROSE WHO DIED 7th DECEMBER 1947 AGED 81 YEARS
457. Pedestals, fallen Cross (Row 1)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN PASFIELD
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
GEORGE WALTER AUBREY PASFIELD, R.N.
WHO PASSED AWAY OCT. 21st 1916
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO EMMA ANN PASFIELD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 28th 1937 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO ANN PASFIELD
WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1947 AGED 79 YEARS
458. Headstone (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS REED
WHO DIED 27th MAY 1927 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd APRIL 1942 IN HER 88th YEAR
ALSO RONALD A. CLEGG
DIED OF WOUNDS IN NORMANDY
5th AUGUST 1944 AGED 22 YEARS
"Always in our thoughts"
459. Curbs (Row 4)
North Side
IN THE DEAR MEMORY OF WILLIAM RICKELLS
DIED JANUARY 15th 1922 AGED 34 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS BROTHER WALTER
DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1934 AGED 44 YEARS
East Side
ALSO JOHN THEIR FATHER
DIED NOVEMBER 4th 1938
IN HIS 88th YEAR
West Side
AND SARAH FANNY THEIR MOTHER
DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1953
AGED 95 YEARS
460. Pedestals and Cross (Row1)
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH MATILDA
BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES WILLIAM SHRUBB
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 1st 1923 AGED 53
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES WILLIAM SHRUBB
PASSED AWAY AUGUST 12th 1952 AGED 85 YEARS
461. Headstone (Row1)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AMY MABEL
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
BAYDEN SIMMONDS
WHO DIED 2nd SEPT. 1927
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO
BAYDEN SIMMONDS
DIED 14th NOVEMBER 1966
AGED 84 YEARS
AND
CLARA LUCY SIMMONDS
WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1969
AGED 79 YEARS
462. Headstone (Row 6)
"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE RACHEL
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
HERBERT F. STEDMAN
WHO DIED ON OCT. 8th 1925
AGED 44 YEARS
ELIZA ANN BROWN
HER MOTHER
WHO DIED ON MARCH 19th 1926
AGED 73 YEARS
HERBERT F. STEDMAN
WHO DIED ON 8th DEC. 1977
AGED 100 YEARS
"Reunited"
463. Voluted Headstone, with Angels and Curbs (Row2)
IN SACRED EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY AMELIA STONHAM
WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE
13th MARCH 1926
AGED 52 YEARS
"Peace I leave with you,
Peace I give unto you"
AND OF
GEORGE THOMAS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE
13th JANUARY 1938
AGED 63 YEARS
North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE STONHAM BELOVED HUSBAND OF JENNY
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th APRIL 1954 AGED 53 YEARS
464. Derelict Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
WILLIAM FORRESTER URE DIED FEB. 26th 1924 AGED 43 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF ADA HIS WIFE WHO DIED JAN. 21st 1944 AGED 67 YEARS
465. Curbs and Tablet (Row 6)
South Curb
ETHEL MAY WARE WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1924 AGED 16 YEARS
North Curb
WILLIAM THOMAS WARE WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1947 AGED 64 YEARS
466. Tablet
ALICE EMILY WARE
1887 – 1969
LOVING
WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER
NANNA R.I.P.
467. Headstone (Row 10
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN R. WATERER
DIED 29th DECEMBER 1923
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE
ROBINA S. CARRICK
DIED 3rd APRIL 1924
AGED 64 YEARS
468. Curbs (Row 1)
North Side
WILLIAM JOHN WATERS WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 23rd 1936 AGED 87
South Side
ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE PHOEBE WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 17th 1922 AGED 71
469. Curbs (Row 6)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES EDWARD WHYMAN CALLED HOME 8th AUG. 1924 AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO HIS BROTHER PERCY JOSEPH AT REST 11th APRIL 1925 AGED 21 YEARS
South Side
ALSO THEIR FATHER ALFRED JAMES THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF EDITH ALMA WHYMAN DIED OCT. 31st 1936 AGED 60 YEARS (one line)
ALSO EDITH ALMA WHYMAN WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1955 AGED 82 YEARS
470. Low Headstone (Row2)
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
BERTIE WICKER
WHO WAS CALLED TO REST
17th FEBRUARY 1923 AGED 17 YEARS
471. Pedestal and Fallen Cross (Row 1)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HORACE J. WOOLCOCK
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th OCT. 1920
AGED 30 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
472. Pedestals and Cross (Row3)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PATTIE
BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR CHARLES YOUNG
WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1929
AGED 76
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARTHUR CHARLES YOUNG
DIED JANUARY 29th 1941 AGED 83 YEARS
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Part 2 - 1914 to 1929
SECTION D
ALEXANDER see HANSTED
ANDERSON see SUMMERS
BAKER see HENNIKER
473. Headstone and Curbs (Row 5) [Missed from Part 1]
East Curb
HENRY CHATFIELD
DIED OCT. 14th 1912 AGED 83
Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AGNES
BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS STARTUP
DIED JAN. 11th 1931
AGED 62
"Anchored in Christ's Haven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS STARTUP
DIED FEB. 10th 1942
AGED 77
"Moored Together"
474. Curbs (Row 2)
ALSO OF HIS WIFE EMMA MARIA COLLISS WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1926 IN HER 74th YEAR
CREICHTON see WATERMAN
475. Headstone (Row 3)
"At Rest"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE MAUD DAVIS
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
ON THE 2nd JANUARY 1929
AGED 46 YEARS
"Jesus, Jesus, safe in the arms of Jesus"
ALSO HARRY JOHNSON DAVIS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th DEC. 1947
AGED 64 YEARS
"Amen"
476. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WALTER HENRY EVEREST, LATE R.N.
DIED 5th MARCH 1919
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO JACK EVEREST
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 8th MARCH 1919
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO LILY MAY EVEREST
DIED 14th AUGUST 1923
AGED 16 YEARS
"At Rest"
477. Curbs (Row 6)
South Side
ALICE ELIZA HALL WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th JANUARY 1917 AGED 57 YEARS
North Side
EDWARD HALL HER HUSBAND WHO FELL ASLEEP 21st MARCH 1922 AGED 66 YEARS
478. Curbs (Row 1)
North Side
GEORGE HERMAN HANSTED
WHO FELL ASLEEP 11th FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 71 YEARS
South Side
IN MEMORY OF ALICE E. ALEXANDER DIED 14th JAN. 1949 AGED 65 YEARS
479. Low Granite Headstone (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DEAR MOTHER
RUTH HENNIKER
APRIL 27th 1871 – MAY 2nd 1915
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEVOTED WIFE
RUTH F. M. BAKER
MAY 1st 1892 – OCTOBER 25th 1959
480. Fallen Headstone (Row 3)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NELLIE MAUD
THE BELOVED AND ONLY DAUGHTER OF
H. A. AND E. C. LETLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP 5th JUNE 1920
AGED 15 YEARS
"Until the day break"
ALSO ELLEN CATHERINE
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE AND LOVING WIFE OF
H. A. LETLEY
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JAN. 1951
AGED 75 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY AMBROSE LETLEY
WHO DIED 2nd DEC. 1957 AGED 80 YEARS "Reunited"
481. Curbs (Row 7)
North Side
JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY THOMAS LETLEY WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1916 AGED 60 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HENRY THOMAS LETLEY WHO DIED JULY 9th 1940 AGED 88 YEARS
482. Red Granite Pedestals and Cross, Large Plot (Row 1)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE
MATILDA SHARP
WHO FELL ASLEEP 7th MAY 1923
AGED 72 YEARS
AND OF WILLIAM HER BELOVED HUSBAND
WHO PASSED OVER 11th SEPTEMBER 1936
AGED 84 YEARS
"And with the morn those angel faces smile,
Which we have loved so much and lost awhile"
483. Low Headstone (Row 1)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN TOKER NUTT STACEY
WHO DIED 18th JUNE 1960
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1925
ALSO FLORENCE AMELIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1951
"Rest in Peace"
484. Derelict Pedestals and Cross (Row 1)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EVAN STAPLES
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ELSIE STAPLES
DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1921
AGED 55 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO ELSIE HELENA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 18th 1952 AGED 87 YEARS
STARTUP see CHATFIELD
485. Curbs (Row 5)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WATERMAN AT REST 29th JUNE 1917 AGED 62 YEARS
AND SARAH ELIZABETH HIS WIFE 21st FEB. 1924 AGED 73 YEARS
North Side
AND THEIR DAUGHTER NELLIE E. CREICHTON
7th MARCH 1947 AGED 57 YEARS
SECTION E
486. Low Headstone (Row 1)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR ALFRED
THE DEVOTED HUSBAND OF
ETHEL BENNETT
WHO DIED 26th AUGUST 1928
AGED 26 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
487. "Book" Tablet, Tablet and Pot Holder (Row 2)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY HANNAH
HATCHER
AT REST
29th JULY 1928
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM ALFRED
HATCHER
AT REST
18th FEBRUARY 1954
AGED 75 YEARS
Tablet
E. R. (JOE) HATCHER
1916 – 1996
Pot Holder
CHARLES
HENRY
HATCHER
1914 – 1997
488. Curbs (Row 11)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HAROLD ERNEST MEDHURST WHO DIED DEC. 20th 1929 AGED 30 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE DORIS CHARLOTTE GLENISTER MEDHURST WHO DIED APRIL 5th 1934 AGED 32 YEARS (one line)
489. Curbs (Row 6)
North Side
WILLIAM JOHN TUCKER WHO PASSED AWAY 22nd APRIL 1920 AGED 71
South Side
ALSO MARY ANN TUCKER WHO PASSED AWAY 24th DECEMBER 1953 AGED 88 YEARS
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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2009
Part 2 - 1914 to 1929
SECTION H, J and K
490. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY R. AUSTIN
WHO DIED 29th JULY 1925
AGED 94 YEARS
ALSO
SELINA LOUISA AUSTIN
WHO DIED 26th FEB. 1937
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO HERBERT WILLIAM
HUSBAND OF SELINA
WHO DIED 23rd NOV. 1952
AGED 88 YEARS
491. Red Granite Coped (Row 2)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE BATCHELOR
WHO PASSED AWAY 12th NOVEMBER 1926
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE BATCHELOR
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th AUGUST 1930
AGED 89 YEARS
"Weep not dear friends, but be content,
For I to you was only lent,
The Lord has only had his due,
And quickly he may call for you"
South Side
ALSO MARY WIFE OF ALBERT BATCHELOR
WHO PASSED AWAY 18th AUGUST 1947
AGED 79 YEARS
ALBERT BATCHELOR
PASSED ON 15th JANUARY 1960
AGED 90
PIONEER AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTOR AND AVIATOR
REMEMBERING ARTHUR BATCHELOR, O.B.E., SEPTEMBER 1952 AND MARGARET HIS WIFE SEPTEMBER 1953 (one line)
492. Curbs (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSALIE BISHOP WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1929 AGED 24 YEARS
BRIDGES see HAWKINS
493. Pedestal with Kneeling Child (Row 5)
IN MEMORY OF
PHYLLIS
CHRISTINA MARY
DEARLY BELOVED CHILD OF
H. & F. BROWN
DIED 7th FEB. 1928
AGED 6 YEARS & 10 MTHS.
"Sleeping, Gently Sleeping"
494. Curbs (Row 40
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY JOHN BURGOYNE WHO DIED 18th OCT. 1928 AGED 67 YEARS
495. Low Headstone (Row 8)
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
ALICE THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDMUND CARR
DIED NOV. 27th 1929 AGED 64 YEARS
"A Devoted and Loving Wife and Mother"
496. Headstone (Row 3)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD WILLIAM CARTER
SON OF THE LATE
WILLIAM AND SARAH CARTER
WHO DIED ON THE 31st MARCH 1922
AGED 29 YEARS
"Nearer my God to thee"
497. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
LIZZIE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD CHAMBERS
WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1922
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWARD CHAMBERS
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1932
AGED 67 YEARS
498. Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
WILLIAM THOMAS CLARE WHO DIED 13th SEPT. 1928 AGED 53 YEARS
South Side
ALSO SUSANNAH SARAH CLARE WHO DIED 23rd NOV. 1945 AGED 73 YEARS
West Side
MARGARET JANE JARRETT
19th DECEMBER 1950
AGED 81 YEARS
499. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
PHOEBE ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED COWELL
WHO DIED 14th OCT. 1926
AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED COWELL
WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1927
AGED 83 YEARS
500. Curbs (Row 4)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BEATRICE CULLEN DIED 14th FEB. 1927 AGED 38
South Side
ALSO JAMES MARLEY CULLEN DIED 18th APRIL 1935 AGED 67
West Side
FREDERICK GEORGE CULLEN
DIED 24th OCT. 1943 AGED 53
East Side
DOROTHY EMILY CULLEN
DIED 4th JULY 1948 AGED 48
501. Granite "Rock" Pedestal and Cross (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED JAMES CURLING J.P.
16th FEBRUARY 1857 - 2nd FEBRUARY 1919
"We thank God for every
Remembrance of you"
ALSO EMILY CURLING
WHO DIED 23rd FEB. 1953
AGED 93 YEARS
502. Curbs (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN H. DAMON WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1929 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO SARAH DAMON WHO DIED 26th JULY 1928 AGED 78 YEARS
503. Headstone (Row 2)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HANNAH MARIA DAVID
WHO ENTERED INTO REST JAN. 17th 1915
AGED 67 YEARS
DAY see STEWART
504. Curbs (Row 3)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN EARLE WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1917 AGED 74 YEARS
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM JACOB EARLE WHO DIED 27th FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 78 YEARS
505. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
FREDERICK FAWCETT
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JULY 1926
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ELIZABETH LYDIA
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th JULY 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
506. Curbs (Row 4)
South Side
HENRY FIELDER DIED 16th MAY 1915 AGED 74 YEARS
North Side
EMMA MARY FIELDER DIED 27th MARCH 1920 AGED 77 YEARS
507. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARTHA EMMA
(MARCIE)
WIFE O FREDERICK WILLIAM FLUX
WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
WHILST SERVING WITH THE W. F. CORPS
JANUARY 6th 1918
AGED 50 YEARS
"A Strong, True and Loving Friend"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FREDERICK WILLIAM FLUX
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 24th 1929
AGED 65 YEARS
"At Rest"
508. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LEONARD EDWIN GOLSBY
THE DEVOTED HUSBAND OF
DORIS ELIZABETH GOLSBY
WHO DIED JANUARY 17th 1928
AGED 22 YEARS
"Quietly and quickly came the call,
His sudden death surprised us all,
It is only those who have lost can tell,
The loss of a dear one without farewell"
509. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 4)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES FRASER GRADY, R.A.F.
WHO PASSED INTO LIFE ETERNAL ON
JULY 19th 1918
AGED 38 YEARS
"The path of duty is the way to Glory"
ALSO HIS DEVOTED WIFE
AMELIA MARY
CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE JULY 18th 1954
AGED 74 YEARS "Alleluia"
510. Curbs (Row 5)
South Side
IN MEMORY OF ALBERT VICTOR GREEN WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1928 AGED 33 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ETHEL WILHELMINA HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1963 AGED 67 YEARS
511. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)
"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELEANOR MARY HALLS
WHO PASSED AWAY 19th FEBRUARY 1926
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO HER BELOVED HUSBAND GEORGE
WHO PASSED AWAY 3rd JANUARY 1949
AGED 64 YEARS
"Together"
512. Curbs (Row 3)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY HARTLEY WHO DIED 24th NOVEMBER 1914 AGED 49 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO JAMES F. HARTLEY (NEPHEW) WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1933 AGED 19 YEARS
513. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FANNY SUSAN HARWOOD
WHO DIED 15th NOVEMBER 1924
AGED 84 YEARS
R.I.P.
514. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR DAUGHTER
IVY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM G. HAWKINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 4th 1926
AGED 22 YEARS
"Dearly Loved"
ALSO ALBERT G. BRIDGES
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 18th 1933
AGED 60 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
North Curb
ALSO FRANCES MARY SOPHIA BRIDGES WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1950 AGED 75 YEARS
515. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4)
IN MEMORY OF
KATE AMELIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JESSE JOHN HAWKINS
WHO DIED 18th OF MARCH 1926 AGED 39 YEARS
"At Rest"
"Until the dawn break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO JESSE JOHN PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
3rd APRIL 1959 AGED 77 YEARS "Reunited"
North Curb
JOHN GILBERT HAWKINS DIED 23rd FEB. 1942 AGED 30 YEARS
"Always True"
516. Headstone (Row 3)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
HANNAH LAW HITCH
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
JOHN SAXBY HITCH
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON JANUARY 17th 1918
AGED 80 YEARS
"Jesu Bless"
ALSO
EMILY MARIA HITCH
WHO PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 19th 1939
IN HER 83rd YEAR
517. Curbs (Row 4)
North Side
IN MEMORY OF ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE HOAR
WHO DIED FEB. 12th 1928 AGED 79 YEARS
South Side
GEORGE HOAR
DIED AUGUST 25th 1934 AGED 86 YEARS
JARRETT see CLARE
518. Small Headstone (Row 8)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM EDWARD JUDGES
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1927
AGED 32 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EMMA ANNIE JUDGES
WHO DIED 30th MAY 1950
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH BENJAMIN JUDGES
REUNITED 9th DEC. 1952
AGED 87 YEARS
519. Pedestals and Cross (Row 2)
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES GEORGE
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE F. LINK
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUARY 16th 1916 AGED 51 YEARS
"A sudden change, at God's command he fell,
He had no time to bid his friends farewell,
Affliction came without warning given,
And bid him haste to meet his God in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANNIE FRANCES LINK
CALLED TO REST JANUARY 24th 1944
AGED 75 YEARS
520. Small Voluted Headstone (Row 5)
HERBERT G. MARTYN
BORN 1st AUG. 1873
DIED 11th APRIL 1929
"At Rest"
521. Headstone (Row 3)
"Resting"
IN MEMORY OF
A LOVING MOTHER
LIZZIE MATILDA
MATTHEWS
1876 – 1922
522. Curbs (Row 4)
North Side
JAMES MILLS DIED 23rd JUNE 1922 AGED 73 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF ADELA HELEN HIS WIFE DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1936 AGED 87 YEARS
523. Headstone (Row 4)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALBERT
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EMILY NIXON
WHO DIED 3rd JULY 1926
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1927
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO EMILY FLORENCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th JULY 1928
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO EMILY WIFE OF ALBERT
WHO DIED 21st JAN. 1949 AGED 77 YEARS
NORDBYE see WATERFIELD
524. Headstone (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF W. & F. NORRIS
WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th APRIL 1928
AGED 7 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
OSBORNE see RELF
525. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER
FRANCES PATERNOSTER
WHO DIED 28th JAN. 1927
AGED 64 YEARS
JACOB PATERNOSTER
WHO DIED 25th NOV. 1934
AGED 85 YEARS
"Re-united"
ERECTED BY THEIR DAUGHTERS
526. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR WILLIAM PAYNE
WHO DIED 11th NOVEMBER 1926
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARTHUR WILLIAM PAYNE
WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1938
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO HILDA MARY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1925
AGED 3½ YEARS
North Curb
ALSO OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND HARRY ARTHUR SON OF THE ABOVE WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION 25th APRIL 1940 AGED 31 YEARS (one line)
South Curb
ALSO OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND JOHN WILLIAM PAYNE WHO PASSED AWAY 31st MARCH 1973 AGED 59 YRS. (one line)
527. Headstone (Row 4)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
HANNAH PEMBLE
WHO PASSED AWAY 13th FEB. 1925
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
HANNAH PEMBLE
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th DEC. 1926
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 9th OCT. 1918
AGED 18 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows
flee away"
528. Curbs and Small Voluted Tablet (Row 5)
VICTOR PLAW DIED WHIT MONDAY 1929 AGED 22 YEARS
Tablet
FROM HIS PALS
OF THE
GODALMING Y.M.C.A.
529. Headstone (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE PHILIP POLLARD
DIED DECEMBER 27th 1924
AGED 72 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 26th 1945
AGED 94 YEARS
"Reunited"
530. Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
SIDNEY THOMAS RELF ACCIDENTALLY KILLED 24th MAY 1929 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO SARAH RELF GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 10th MAY 1930 AGED 85 YEARS
South Side
ALSO CHARLES EDWARD OSBORNE FELL ASLEEP 20th NOVEMBER 1944 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO EDITH HIS BELOVED WIFE REUNITED 19th DECEMBER 1958 AGED 76 YEARS
531. Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
ALFRED RICH WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1929 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO CLARA RICH WHO DIED 21st JAN. 1945 AGED 82 YEARS
South Side
ALSO CLARA EDITH RICH WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1938 AGED 42 YEARS
532. Fallen Headstone (Row 50
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JAMES RICHARDS
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 8th 1929
"Peacefully Resting"
ALSO MARY CAMELIA
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP NOVEMBER 4th 1941
AGED 77
533. Headstone (Row 3)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES SARAH RICHARDS
WHO FELL ASLEEP EASTER DAY 1926
AGED 65 YEARS
"Till the Resurrection Morning"
ALSO
JOSEPH WILLIAM RICHARDS
BORN 25th JUNE 1898
DIED 30th DECEMBER 1967
ALSO
DAISY WINIFRED
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
1901 – 1981
534. Headstone (Row 5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ESTHER RIPLEY
WHO PASSED AWAY OCT. 8th 1928
AGED 66 YEARS
"Farewell dear wife and children, my life is past,
I dearly loved you to the last.
Weep not for me, or sorrow take,
But love each other for my sake"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ESTHER RIPLEY
WHO PASSED AWAY JAN. 28th 1940
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ESTHER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF THOMAS WALTER WARRELL
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
DEC. 12th 1951 AGED 44 YEARS
535. Headstone (Row 5)
IN DEAREST REMEMBRANCE OF
"POP"
JOHN ALFRED ROBERTS
WHO DIED 7th 1941 AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO GERTRUDE JESSIE ROBERTS
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 18th OCTOBER 1939 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED JOHN ROBERTS
THEIR SON
WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1929 AGED 19 YEARS
"God saw when their footsteps faltered,
When the pathway had grown too steep,
So he slowly closed their eyelids,
And gave our loved ones sleep"
536. Headstone [on side] (Row 4)
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM FREDERICK SAWYER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 24th AUGUST 1926
AGED 55 YEARS
"God's finger touched him and he slept"
537. Curbs (Row 4)
North Side
HAROLD EDWARD ULRIC SEARS WHO DIED 26th DEC. 1926 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO KATE ETHEL WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th NOV. 1954 AGED 77 YEARS
South Side
ALSO MOLLY JOAN SEARS WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1951 AGED 39 YEARS
538. "Boulder" (Row 3)
TO
THE DEAR MEMORY OF
GERALD ERNEST SMITH
CALLED TO FULLER LIFE ON
JUNE 16th 1917 IN HIS 18th YEAR
[ ]
539. Headstone (Row 4)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
ALICE SMITH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WALTER SMITH
BORN MARCH 30th 1858 DIED JULY 11th 1941
ALSO OF HIS MOTHER
CAROLINE FRITH
BORN DEC. 25th 1833 DIED MARCH 7th 1922
ALSO WALTER SMITH
BORN JULY 31st 1858 DIED NOV. 14th 1944
540. Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ALFRED SMITHERMAN WHO DIED JULY 17th 1929 AGED 24 YEARS "Loved by all who knew him" (one line)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SYDNEY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EVA SMITHERMAN
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS AT EL ALAMEIN IN EGYPT ON OCT. 27th 1942 AGED 31 YEARS
East Side
ALSO THEIR FATHER
JOHN HENRY SMITHERMAN
AT REST 24th OCT. 1956 AGED 77 YEARS
541. Curbs and Pot Holders (Row 5)
South Side
ARTHUR JAMES STEWART DIED 25th SEPT. 1929 AGED 56 YEARS
North Side
ALSO LOUISA ANN HIS WIFE DIED 14th NOV. 1939 AGED 61 YEARS
Pot Holders
ALMA
LOUISA
JANE
DAY
1917-1934EDWARD
STEWART
1917-1984
542. Pedestals and Cross (Row 4)
West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH J. TAYLOR
BORN 12th JULY 1860
DIED 30th MAY 1920
ALSO CHARLES FREDERICK TAYLOR
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
BORN 13th OCTOBER 1859
DIED 15th JULY 1944
South Side
ALSO
THEIR ELDER
SON
CHARLES JOHN BELL TAYLOR
BORN 24th JANUARY 1882
DIED 23rd MARCH 1932
543. Fallen Headstone (Row 2)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD CLIFFORD TURNER
DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1921
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th JULY 1930
AGED 69 YEARS
AND THEIR DAUGHTER
ANNIE GERTRUDE BETTS
DIED 7th APRIL 1952 AGED 67 YEARS
544. Curbs (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR MOTHER ANN USHERWOOD WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1927 IN HER 78th YEAR (one line)
543. Curbs (Row 5)
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET MYRTLE VANT WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th OCTOBER 1928 AGED 13 YEARS
544. Curbs (Row 4)
North Side
ANTHONY WALE WHO DIED 25dec. 1928 AGED 34 YEARS
South Side
ALSO LEONARD ANTHONY WALE WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1939 AGED 10 YEARS
WARRELL see RIPLEY
545. New Headstone (Row 4)
CHARLES JOHN WATERFIELD
28th OCTOBER 1927 AGED 78
MARTHA WATERFIELD
26th DECEMBER 1930 AGED 78
FLORENCE ALLBRIGHT NORDBYE
7th JUNE 1961 AGED 83
THORVALD SIGVART NORDBYE
5th OCTOBER 1961 AGED 85
HENRY OLAF NORDBYE
4th JULY 1999 AGED 88
546. Headstone (Row5)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HERBERT W. WATERHOUSE
WHO DIED 17th MARCH 1929
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE F. WATERHOUSE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1932
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE FANNY WATERHOUSE
WHO DIED 24th MAY 1941
AGED 79 YEARS
547. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 2)
West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE WEST
BORN JANUARY 25th 1840
DIED APRIL 29th 1917
MARY WEST
BORN JUNE 2nd 1841 DIED OCT. 24th 1928
"Re-united"
North Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE GEORGINA WEST
BORN MARCH 27th 1883
DIED OCTOBER 1st 1930
548. Curbs (Row 4)
CATHERINE PILLOW WILSON
DIED 11th MAY 1925
AGED 87 YEARS
549. Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
SIDNEY WISE WHO PASSED AWAY 20th NOV. 1921 AGED 36 YEARS
South Side
REUNITED WITH HIS LOVING WIFE EDITH WHO DIED 16th MARCH 1953 AGED 67 YEARS
550. Curbs (Row 2)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN STEPHEN WOOD
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1925 AGED 63 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE SOPHIA AMELIA WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1935 AGED 77 YEARS
West Side
ALSO HELENA ELIZABETH WOOD
AT REST 7th OCT. 1957 AGED 67 YEARS
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M.I.S OF STROOD CEMETERY, PART 2 SECTIONS L, N + O RECORDED BY DAVID WILLIAMS
KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage
Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names
Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction
Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2009
Part 2 - 1914 to 1929
SECTION L
551. Curbs (Row 9)
HENRY JAMES ARTHRELL DIED JUNE 12th 1928 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH CLARKE WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGUST 10th 1922 AGED 74 YEARS
552. Headstone, Large Plot (Row 8)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH GWENDOLINE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BAKER
WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1915
AGED 26 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM H. POLLARD
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1922
AGED 60 YEARS
"Safe in the "Homeland" "
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY POLLARD
HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1932
AGED 71 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO
EDITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE W. H. POLLARD
WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1939
AGED 67 YEARS
553. Curbs (Row 7)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH BEAN DIED NOV. 12th 1925
North Side
AND JOHN BEAN HER HUSBAND DIED AUG. 8th 1934 "Rest in Peace"
BOARD see COX
554. Curbs (Row 9)
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CATHERINE ADELAIDE BOAST
WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1924 AGED 25 YEARS
South Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT BOAST WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1927 AGED 57 YEARS
East Side
ALSO ANNIE MARY BOAST
AT REST 27th MARCH 1957
AGED 82 YEARS
555. Headstone and Curbs (Row 5)
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE BOURNE
WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1927
IN HIS 67th YEAR
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANNIE BOURNE
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1930
AGED 71 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
North Curb
ALSO WINIFRED MAY BOURNE WHO DIED 3rd MAY 1973 AGED 80 YEARS
556. Fallen Headstone and "Shield" Tablet (Row 6)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
JOHN CHARLES BOURNE
WHO DIED OCT. 9th 1921 AGED 56 YEARS
EMILY FANNY BOURNE
WHO DIED DEC. 25th 1921 AGED 63 YEARS
"In Death not Divided"
Tablet
IN
SWEETEST MEMORY OF
"HAZEL"
THE DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF
E. & A. PIDDLESDEN
DIED SEP. 14th 1925
AGED 6 MONTHS
GRAND-CHILD OF
J. C. & E. F. BOURNE
557. Curbs (Row 8)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS COLLINGS DIED AUG. 1st 1920 AGED 69
South Side
AND OF ROSA ANN COLLINGS HIS WIFE DIED AUG. 19th 1915 AGED 57
558. Headstone, Pedestal and Urn (Row 9)
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM COX
DIED 17th MARCH 1924 AGED 73
ALSO HARRY COX
KILLED IN ACTION 22nd MARCH 1916
AGED 28
ALSO GEORGE HERBERT COX
D.C.M, M.M.
KILLED IN ACTION 28th OCT. 1917 AGED 21
"Jesu Mercy"
AND ALICE COX
DIED 16th 1937 AGED 76 YEARS
Pedestal and Urn
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
CONSTANCE BOARD
DAUGHTER OF W. & A. COX
PASSED AWAY 6th AUGUST 1927
AGED 38 YEARS
"At Rest"
559. Curbs (Row 9)
South Side
ELIZABETH EARL WHO DIED 23rd FEB. 1923 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO GEORGE EARL WHO DIED 28th DEC. 1939 AGED 82 YEARS
560. Pedestals, Fallen Cross (In Front of Chapel)
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JENNIE EDWARD
WIFE OF
JOHN EDWARD
DIED 14th MARCH 1919
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN EDWARD
DIED 18th OCTOBER 1933
AGED 89 YEARS
North Side
IAN EDWARD HURLEY
GRANDSON
CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE
19th DEC. 1941
AGED 31 YEARS
561. Headstone (In Front of Chapel)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE MUCH LOVED WIFE OF
JAMES ELVY J.P.
OF STROOD
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1915
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES ELVY J.P.
WHO DIED JULY 27th 1935
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th JULY 1966
AGED 81 YEARS
562. Derelict Curbs (Row 5)
North Side
MARY EVENDEN DIED JULY 2nd 1918 "Whom the Lord chaseneth most he loveth best"
South Side
ALSO HEPHIZIBAH EVENDEN DIED 21st DECEMBER 1924 AGED 73 YEARS
563. Curbs (Row 7)
SARAH HELEN FINER SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE THOMAS AND SARAH FINER WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 10th 1916 AGED 52 YEARS (one line)
564. Curb (Row 8)
North Side
HENRY FORD WHO DIED 27th DEC. 1915 AGED 54 YEARS
South Side
ALSO FANNY FORD WHO DIED 8th JULY 1946 AGED 84 YEARS
565. Curbs (Row 7)
North Side
GEORGE HEMMING
PASSED AWAY 29th SEPT. 1918 AGED 60
South Side
MARY JANE HEMMING
PASSED AWAY 5th MAY 1942 AGED 79 YEARS "Reunited"
566. Fallen Headstone (Row 10)
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY HOLLANDS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 27th 1925
AGED 47 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY HOLLANDS
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
AUGUST 24th 1933
AGED 58 YEARS
"With Christ"
HURLEY see EDWARD
567. Curbs (Row 9)
WILLIAM KENT DIED AUGUST 26th 1921 AGED 89 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JULY 15th 1922 AGED 89 YEARS
568. Headstone (Row 9)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SOPHIA ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED KIMMINS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST OCTOBER 28th 1919
AGED 69 YEARS
"Sweet Rest in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED KIMMINS
WHO DIED JAN. 1st 1925
AGED 78 YEARS
"In Peace"
569. Headstone (Row 8)
"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN MATSON
WHO FELL ASLEEP 16th JANY. 1926
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO HENRY MATSON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th DECR. 1926
IN HIS 90th YEAR
570. Curbs (Row 9)
HERBERT ALDGATE MERRY (LATE OF HOLBEACH, LINCS.) PASSED AWAY APRIL 27th 1918
571. Low Headstone (Row 4)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BERT
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE PALMER
& ONLY SON OF THE LATE
EDWARD & ELEANOR PALMER
DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1918
AGED 35 YEARS
572. Curbs (Row 10)
RICHARD FOREMAN PETTMAN FELL ASLEEP 23rd DECEMBER 1927
PIDDLESDEN see BOURNE
POLLARD see BAKER
573. Curbs, Large Plot (Row 11)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN POUND WHO DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1928 AGED 71 YEARS "Sweet Rest at Last" (one line)
West Side
ALSO ALBERT POUND HER HUSBAND WHO DIED 25th JAN. 1940 AGED 85 YEARS
South Side
ALSO FLORENCE ADA THEIR DAUGHTER PASSED TO HIGHER SERVICE 14th DECEMBER 1959 AGED 75 YEARS "Lovingly Remembered" (one line)
574. Headstone, Large Plot (Row 4)
IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
ANNIE HARRIET
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN TODD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1924
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWIN TODD J.P.
WHO PASSED AWAY
SEPTEMBER 1st 1941
AGED 80 YEARS
575. Curbs (Row 9)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RUTH WIFE OF ARTHUR J. J. TRANAH
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1926 AGED 68 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF ARTHUR JOHN J. TRANAH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1931 AGED 75 YEARS
576. Headstone (In Front of Chapel)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EMMA BUTCHER WILES
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
1st APRIL 1925 AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
EMMA BUTCHER WILES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 2nd JANUARY 1931
IN HER 93rd YEAR
577. Red Granite Coped (Row 9)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST WILKS
WHO DIED 10th NOV. 1920 AGED 40 YEARS
AND ADA NAYLOR WILKS
REUNITED 24th MARCH 1964 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO JOHN NAYLOR WILKS
WHO DIED 3rd OCT. 1957 AGED 38 YEARS
SECTION N
578. Curbs (Row 1)
South Side
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF BETSEY BAKER WHO PASSED AWAY 3rd DECEMBER 1917 AGED 65 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO THOMAS BAKER WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th MARCH 1949 AGED 95 YEARS
579. Curbs (Row 17)
South Side
MY DEAR WIFE EMMA MARY BATTY WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 27th AUGUST 1920 AGED 79 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HER HUSBAND THOMAS BATTY WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 19th FEB. 1941 AGED 98 YEARS "In God's Keeping" (one line)
580. Fallen Headstone (Row 12)
"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LILY BEATRUP
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
ELIJAH AND SARAH ANN BENTLEY
WHO DIED DEC. 9th 1927
AGED 45 YEARS
"For ever with the Lord"
581. Granite Pedestals and Cross (Row 15)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND
FRANK THOMAS BURNEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
2nd JUNE 1918
AGED 29 YEARS
"Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord"
582. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DANIEL
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EDITH MARY CHALKLEN
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 22nd 1925
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ABRAHAM PARR
AND EDITH MARY PARR
CONNOLLY see GRAHAM
583. Derelict Curbs (Row 11)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ERNEST DAVIES DIED JAN. 29th 1914 AGED 39
North Side
AND HIS WIFE MARY ELIZA DAVIES DIED OCT. 13th 1952 AGED 79
584. Derelict Curbs (Row 9)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN DAVIES DIED 23rd JUNE 1915 AGED 70 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE JANE DAVIES WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th JAN. 1923 AGED 74 YEARS
West Side
AND DORIS DAVIES DIED 20th OCTOBER 1951 AGED 49 YEARS
585. Curbs (Row 8)
South Side
FRANK SCRAFTON ONLY SON OF HENRY G. AND ANN DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 4th SEPTEMBER 1924 AGED 26 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO ANN DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 2nd OCTOBER 1939 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO OF HENRY G. DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 5th MARCH 1941 AGED 75 YEARS
586. Curbs (Row 16)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY RICHARD DOVE WHO DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 55 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF ELIZABETH DOVE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 15th OCTOBER 1937 AGED 71 YEARS
587. Fallen Headstone (Row 18)
"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DORIS EMILY EDMONDSON
WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1924
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO HARRY EDMONDSON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th FEB. 1927
AGED 29 YEARS
"At Rest"
588. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 1)
ALBIN FEHRENBACH
BORN 18th JUNE 1865
DIED 24th SEPT. 1927
"Requiscat in Pace"
MARIE ELIZABETH FEHRENBACH
BORN 30th MARCH 1872
DIED 8th JUNE 1930
589. Pedestals and Cross (Row 1)
East Side
MERCIFUL JESUS
GIVE REST TO THE
SOULS OF
WILLIAM WEBSTER GRAHAM
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1925
AGED 74 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ROSE CONNOLLY GRAHAM
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 7th 1930
AGED 76 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF
HIS NIECE
MARTHA MARY
JANE CONNOLLY
WHO DIED FEB. 26th 1925
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO BERNARD ANTHONY
ALOYSIUS GRAHAM
WHO DIED 29th DEC. 1945
AGED 53 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF THEIR
DAUGHTER
ROSE CONNOLLY
MARY GRAHAM
WHO DIED OCT. 25th 1941
AGED 56 YEARS
590. Headstone, Very Eroded (Row 17)
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GEORGE GRANT
WHO PASSED AWAY
4th JULY? 1929
AGED 49? YEARS
591. Fallen Headstone (Row 6)
IN MEMORY OF
ALFRED THOMAS HILL
WHO DIED 25th MAY 1922
AGED 72 YEARS
"Pleasant are My Courts Above"
ALSO
MARY ANN HILL
WHO DIED 5th MAY 1924
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Eventide there shall be Light"
592. Derelict Curbs (Row 11)
South Side
MY DEAR WIFE ESTHER KEMBER WHO DIED 29th NOV. 1926 AGED 72 YEARS
North Side
HENRY STEPHEN KEMBER DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1932 AGED 77 YEARS
East Side
ALSO THEIR SON FRANK DIED 28th FEB. 1966
AGED 84 YEARS
593. Curbs (Row 1)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND ALBERT LAWRENCE WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1916 AGED 51 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO EMMA SUSANNAH WIFE AND MOTHER WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1943 AGED 73 YEARS
West Side
ALSO LEONARD OUR SON
WHO DIED JAN. 27th 1916 AGED 19 YEARS
East Side
ALSO RAYMOND VINCENT OUR SON
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1942 AGED 38 YEARS
594. Headstone (Row 15)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REBECCA ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF W. T. LOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 13th 1927
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM S. T. LOVE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1927
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARIE-LOUISE LOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 30th 1940
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO MARIE LOUISE LOVE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1950
AGED 65 YEARS
595. Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 4)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
PENELOPE MOSS
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
31st DECEMBER 1922 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
PENELOPE MOSS
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
22nd MARCH 1929 AGED 83 YEARS
"At Rest"
South Curb
ALSO WILLIAM JAMES MOSS WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY 15th MAY 1936 AGED 59 YEARS
596. C.W.G.C. Headstone, Small Headstone and Curbs (Row 8)
T/14520 STAFF SERJT. MAJOR
E. R. NEWSTEAD
ARMY SERVICE CORPS.
17th NOVEMBER 1918
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF MY
BELOVED HUSBAND
ERNEST
RUEBEN NEWSTEAD
1/CL S.S. MAJOR RASC
WHO DIED 17th NOVEMBER 1918
AGED 38 YEARS
South Curb
ALSO SELINA ELIZABETH NEWSTEAD WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1950 AGED 69 YEARS
597. Curbs (Row 17)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GERTRUDE OWENS WHO DIED 24th FEB. 1929 AGED 24 YEARS
598. Small Fallen Headstone (Row 18)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MILLICENT PANNELL
WHO PASSED AWAY
2nd OCT. 1921
AGED 18 YEARS
"Till He Come"
PARR see CHALKLEN
599. Derelict Curbs (Row 16)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE GRACE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM J. READ WHO DIED 19th MAY 1921 AGED 47 YEARS (one line)
ALSO HIS WIFE FLORENCE ANNIE READ WHO DIED 22nd FEB. 1940 AGED 56 YEARS
600. Headstone (Row 9)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK W. SILLETT
WHO PASSED AWAY 14th JULY 1925
IN HER 57th YEAR
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
601. Tablet (Row 16)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN EDWARD STOCKWELL
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1923
AGED 26 YEARS
AND
CONSTANCE ALICE STOCKWELL
WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1957
AGED 56 YEARS
602. Curbs (Row 7)
South Side
DORA MARIAN BELOVED DAUGHTER OF SYDNEY TANNER KILLED IN BECKENHAM LANE OCTOBER 18th 1924 AGED 18 YEARS 8 MNTHS. (one line)
North Side
ALSO OF SYDNEY STANDHAFT TANNER WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 3rd 1948 AGED 68 YEARS
603. Headstone (Row 3)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY WILLIAM TOMPSETT
WHO DIED OCT. 1st 1927
AGED 27 YEARS
"A sudden change, at God's command he fell,
He had no time chance to bid his friends farewell,
Affliction came without warning given.
And bid him haste to meet his God in Heaven"
604. "Book" Tablet (Row 13)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS
TRANAH
WHO DIED 3rd DECEMBER
1915
AGED 66 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF
ELIZA TRANAH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM THOMAS
TRANAH
WHO DIED 25th APRIL
1924
AGED 74 YEARS
"We Meet Again"
605. Curbs (Row 12)
South Side
SAMUEL EDWARD WHITE DIED JANUARY 5th 1929 AGED 61
North Side
ALSO ADA FANNY WHITE HIS WIFE DIED 26th MAY 1961 AGED 79 YEARS "At Rest"
SECTION O
606. Loose, Leaning Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE M. M. ANDERSON
WHO DIED 23rd DEC. 1925
AGED 49 YEARS
"Resting"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALICE M. M. ANDERSON
WHO DIED 1st DEC. 1941
AGED 69 YEARS
[ ]
607. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA SELINA BENNETT WHO DIED 12th FEB. 1944 AGED 66 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JAMES BENNETT WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1926 AGED 58 YEARS
Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Churchyard western extension, Frindsbury
Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Churchyard western extension, Frindsbury, recorded by D. E. Williams 2014.
Introduction
The extension to All Saints churchyard western extension, ME2 4UR, seems to date from c.1874, there are two stones with the initial dates of 1856 and 1861, but these are most likely to date from the second date on each stone. I have started in the north east corner and have worked from north to south, and have tried to follow the rows, which are rather staggered in places, so some positions are approximate. At the west end the cemetery is divided by a footpath, the section west of this path is quite narrow. The pre – 1930 monuments are in the north western part of this section, I have arranged these alphabetically because it is a relatively small area and easy to search for those wishing to visit. All other monuments are listed in their order in the rows, I have carried the numbers into the north west corner.
D. E. Williams 2014
Departed parishioners gather around All Saints, bathed in October sunlight
South Eastern Corner of the Churchyard Extension. All Saints Church in background
ROW 1
1. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN KENNARD
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1913
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1914
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ALICE ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1914
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN MARTHA KENNARD
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1935
AGED 73 YEARS
WILLIAM KENNARD Baker, of South Eastern Terrace and Grove Road (Kelly's Directory, 1895)
2. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY JANE 'MEM'
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SAUNDERS
DIED OCT. 22nd 1914
AGED 57 YEARS
"One of the Best"
"And have you gone, for ever gone,
And left us here to weep,
Till we are called to follow you,
And to the grave to sleep,
Yet since you could no longer stay,
To cheer us with your love,
We hope to meet with you again,
In your bright world above"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SAUNDERS
DIED DEC. 20th 1949
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
HENRY SAUNDERS Master Cooper (1911 Census)
3. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THOMAS BAKER
BORN JANUARY 31st 1850
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1922
"At Rest"
ALSO CHARLOTTE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"United in Death"
ALSO JANE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDGAR THOMAS BALLARD
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th JUNE 1939 AGED 57 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
WILLIAM BAKER Publican at the "Bell" public house (Kelly's Directory, 1895
4. Celtic Cross, Pedestals and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM E. BERRY
DIED DEC. 1st 1913 AGED 39
"Thy Will be Done"
WILLIAM BERRY Beer Retailer at Upnor ?(Kelly's Directory, 1911
5. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN WINNE WHO PASSED AWAY 21st SEPTEMBER1913 AGED 37 YEARS
6. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM BURGESS WHO DIED 7th JUNE 1913 AGED 59 YEARS
North Side
Fallen and too heavy to lift
WILLIAM BURGESS Rail Wagon Builder for Coal Factor (1911 Census)
7. Small Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DORA MADGE WAKELING DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1914 AGED 3 MONTHS
8. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF N.W. GARDNER
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1893
AGED 60 YEARS
"A loving wife, a mother dear,
A faithful friend lies sleeping here,
In love she lived, in peace she died,
Her life was prayed, but God denied"
LEFT SURVIVING 2 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS TO
MOURN HER LOSS
ALSO NICHOLAS WHYLAND GARDNER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1900
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA IRONMONGER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 30th 1907 ?AGED 42 YEARS
"Another old friend gone,
Another familiar face,
Another has laid his burden,
And run the near? race"
NICHOLAS GARDNER
Rail Carriage Examiner (1891 Census
Home was in Tunbridge Wells, when he died, but he died at Coulsdon, Surrey.
Personal Estate £81 17s 6d (Probate Index)
9. Fallen Headstone with Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
[ELL]EN ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES HOLLIDAY
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1889
AGED 54 YEARS
"We cannot, Lord, thy purpose see,
But all is well that (sic) done by thee"
CHARLES HOLLIDAY Foundry Labourer (1881 Census)
10. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN WIGG
DIED 25th APRIL 1890
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JANE CAROLINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th AUGUST 1894
AGED 64 YEARS
JOHN WIGG Sail Maker in Luton Road, Chatham (1881 Census)
ROW 2
11. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY WIFE OF JOHN FRENCH OF AYLESFORD WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1913 AGED 66 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO THEIR SON HERBIE WHO FELL IN ACTION AT BOUZINCOURT? JUNE 30th 1918 AGED 19 YEARS (one line)
12. Curbs
North Side
ELIZABETH ANN THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN H. JENNINGS WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1913 AGED 61 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO JOHN HORTON JENNINGS DIED 3rd JUNE 1918 AGED 67 YEARS
JOHN JENNINGS Licensed Victualler at Milton Regis (1911 Census
"The Watermans Arms" at Milton Regis, his effects valued at £602 4s 6d ( Probate Index
13. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN CUTLAND HILL
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1913
AGED 67 YEARS
"In health and strength he left his home,
Not thinking death so near,
It pleased the Lord to bid him come,
And in his sight appear"
AND SUSAN HILL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1915
AGED 71 YEARS
"A sudden change, at God's command she fell,
She had no chance to bid her friends farewell,
Affliction came without warning given,
And bid her haste to meet her God in heaven"
JOHN C. HILL Shipwright, Unemployed in 1911, (Census)
14. Curbs
North Side
DANIEL IZABY WHO DIED 21st OF DEC. 1912 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th OF AUGUST 1939 AGED 76 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER FLORENCE ETHEL WO DIED 14th OCT. 1920 AGED 38 YEARS
DANIEL IZABY Crane Driver (1911 Census)
15. Curbs
South Side
MARY SKINNER DIED 1912 AGED 76
JAMES WATKINS DIED JUNE 26th 1916 AGED 20
North Side
THOMAS WATKINS DIED MAY 7th 1924 AGED 58
ELIZABETH WATKINS DIED FEB. 19th 1938 AGED 69
THOMAS WATKINS Lighterman, (1911 Census)
16.
1942 - not recorded
17. Headstone and Curbs
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN KEMP
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1881
AGED 54 YEARS
"For what is life, it is even a vapour,
That appeareth for a little time and
Then vanisheth away"
ALSO JAMES TUFFEY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1899
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO SELINA TUFFEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 26th 1915
AGED 79YEARS
"Lord Jesus receive my Spirit"
JOHN KEMP Iron Moulder, Personal Estate valued at £400 (Probate Index)
JAMES TUFFEY Tailor, died at the Conservative Club, Personal Estate, £2,052 16s 7d (Probate Index)
18. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
ROW 3
19. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM FRANKS
WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1903
AGED 23 YEARS
"Released from sorrow, sin and pain,
And free from every care,
By angels hands to heaven conveyed,
To rest for ever there"
ALSO
STEPHEN FRANKS
WHO DIED 29th OCTOBER 1906
AGED 66 YEARS
"Past all pain for ever,
Done with sickness now,
Those dear eyes are closed forever,
Peaceful is thy brow"
"Gone but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where thou are laid"
WILLIAM FRANKS Bargeman on father's barge (1901 Census)
STEPHEN FRANKS Barge Owner of Upnor (1901 Census).
The latter's personal estate was valued at £518 11s 1d (Probate Index)
20. Curbs
1950's - not recorded
21. Large plot, Iron Posts & Chains, Cruciform Coped with two Ledgers with Horizontal Crosses
on each side, all Red Granite
The Stone Family of Upnor
Coped Stone
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EUPHENIA GOODEVE
WIFE OF JOSEPH STONE OF UPNOR
DIED 8th SEPTEMBER 1905 AGED 60 YEARS
"Behold, I am with thee and will keep thee in all places
whither thou goest, I will not leave thee" Gen. Xxviii v 157
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH STONE
HUSBAND OF EUPHENIA GOODEVE
DIED 17th MAY 1914 AGED 93 YEARS
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
Me all the days of my life"
WILLIAM PHILIP BUDD STONE YOUNGEST SON DIED 29th JAN. 1951 AGED 89 YEARS
North Ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY STONE
DIED AUGUST 17th 1925
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH STONE
DIED AUG. 4th 1931
AGED 72 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
South Ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REUBEN SINCLAIR STONE
OF UPNOR
DIED APRIL 21st 1928 AGED 79
ALSO LOUISA SYLVIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 11th 1935 AGED 82
ALSO JAMES CAMPBELL
FIFTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WOUNDED AT YPRES
DIED MAY 9th 1915 AGED 26
ALSO JOSEPH
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
MISSING PRESUMED KILLED IN ACTION
AT ALBERT NOV. 12th 1916 AGED 29
ALSO
CHARLES CAMPBELL STONE
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 21st 1949 AGED 62
JOSEPH STONE, died 1914 Shop Keeper, Baker and Post Office, Lower Upnor (Kelly's 1895 Directory). Personal Estate, £5,950 (Probate Index)
REUBEN STONE, died 1928 Baker , Personal Estate valued at £1,5567 17s (Probate Index)
JOSEPH STONE, died 1931 Baker and Grocer at Stoke (1911 Census)
JAMES STONE, died 1915 Clerk, H.M. Customs (1911 Census)
JOSEPH STONE, died 1916 Hospital Clerk (1911 Census)
CHARLES STONE, died 1949 Baker (1911 Census)
22. Large plot, Broken Pillar on Pedestals
Frank Miskin, the wealthy Farmer and Contractor who died in 1904
(The identity of the person buried under the fallen obelisk (west of Miskin)
will have to remain a mystery, having proved beyond my strength to move it!)
East Side
"Not Dead
But Living in Thee"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK MISKIN
WHO PASSED INTO THE GREATER LIFE
NOVEMBER 11th 1904 AGED 48
"In Faith we Meet Again"
North Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EVELYN FIFTH SON OF
WILLIAM L. MISKIN
WHO PASSED OVER JUNE 30th 1911
AGED 28 YEARS
FRANK MISKIN Farmer and Contractor at at Stoke in 1901 (Census)
Personal Estate valued at £39, 682 15s 1d* (Probate Index). * (Modern value, over £2,000,000)
From the Chatham Observer
"DEATH OF MR FRANK MISKIN
We regret to have to record the death of Mr Frank Miskin, partner in the firm of Messrs Tuff and Miskin, contractors, Rochester, Gravesend and elsewhere, which sad event occurred at his residence, Greenfields, Wainscott, on Friday.
The deceased was a son of the late Mr Wm. Miskin, of Beluncle, Hoo, and for many years he resided at Mackay's Court, Stoke, only removing to to Wainscott in recent years. The death of the deceased was not altogether unexpected for, some months past he had been known to be suffering from a very painful malady. In May last year he underwent a serious operation, and a week before is death a further operation was deemed necessary, but his life could not be saved, and he passed away on the day named. Mr Miskin was 48 years of age. He leaves a widow (daughter of Mr Henry Pye, of St. Mary's Hall) and one daughter to mourn his loss.
The deceased gentleman had been connected with the firm of Tuff and Miskin for nearly 20 years, and besides he was a director of the building firm of Frank Miskin, Ltd., of the barge owning firm of Samuel West, Ltd., and of the firm of timber merchants, Drake and Co., Ltd. He was a keen man of business , and his strict integrity won for him the respect and esteem of all with whom he became acquainted.
The late Mr Miskin took an interest in public affairs in the district in which he resided in which he resided. He was for some years Chairman of the Stoke School Board, becoming a member of the Education Committee upon these bodies ceasing to exist to exist. He took a great interest in all kinds of sport, and was a fine shot.
In politics he was a Conservative, and by his death his party has lost a staunch supporter.
THE FUNERAL
The deep regard in which the late Mr Miskin was held was evidenced on Wednesday, when his mortal remains were laid to rest in Frindsbury Churchyard. Hundreds of people assembled from all parts of the district, the churchyard being almost filled with friends and sympathisers.
The funeral cortège comprised a glass car, bearing the coffin, and covered with floral tributes, the private carriage of the deceased containing wreaths, a landau filled with wreaths, and several private coaches, in which rode the mourners.
A large number of personal friends and employees of the late Mr Miskin awaited the arrival of the cortège on Frindsbury Hill and walked in the rear of the procession from that point along the Avenue to the church...........................
The whole of the Burial Service, with the exception of the committal portion, was conducted in the church, the officiating clergy being the Revs. R. Marley (Vicar of Hoo), W. H, Jackson, and H. T. Young. The service was plain, but the hymns, "Oh God our help" and "Now the labourer's task is o'er" were sung. As the coffin was borne from the church to the graveside the organist (Mr E. W. Dibley) played "The Dead March" from "Saul".
The grave, a new one was bricked and lined with white chrysanthemums, ivy and smilax. The body was enclosed in a shell and an oak coffin with brass furniture. The brass plate bore the inscription: "Frank Miskin: died 11th Nov., 1904; aged 48 years"........................"
There were 150 floral tributes and the mourners in addition to the family, included Henry Pye, Senior, Henry Pye, Junior, Charles Tuff, M.P., Doctors, R. R. Brown, J. Holroyd and Cosman, F. F. Smith, Mayor of Rochester, Thomas Lake Aveling, the Steward of the Castle Club, Mr Olding, Re, T. J. Cleave Warne, Vicar of Stoke, H. Cobb and R. Cobb, Frank Drake, S. J. Brice, F. and Spencer Woodhams, H. T. Williams (Head of Wainscott School), Joseph Pardoe, Schoolmaster, Henry Smetham, Historian of Strood, Office staff of Tuff and Miskin and workmen from Stoke and St.Mary's.
EVELYN MISKIN Personal Estate £182 11s 9d (Probate Index)
23. Small Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE WALLIS
WHO DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1912
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1925
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE 1883 – 1958
GEORGE WALLIS Licensed Victualler and Police Pensioner (1911 Census)
Beer Retailer at the Quarry (Kelly's Directory1903)
24. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WATKINS
WHO DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1911
AGED 63 ? YEARS
ALSO SIDNEY GEORGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 9th OF SEPTEMBER 1917
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JOSEPH WATKINS
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1925
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO BERTHA BLAIR
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1946
AGED 92 YEARS
WILLIAM J.WATKINS Fishmonger and Dealer (1911 Census).
Personal Estate £727 13s 8d (Probate Index)
25. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY LEONARD WARWOOD WHO DIED JULY 19th 1911 AGED 19 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO ISHMAEL BUTLER WARWOOD WHO DIED JANUARY 15th 1932 AGED 69 YEARS
ISHMAEL WARWOOD Shop Keeper and Post Office (Kelly's Directory1903 )
In 1911 Census, Labourer at Road Roller Works, same man?
26. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD VERNON PARDOE
BORN NOV. 20th 1903
DIED JUNE 12th 1911
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO JOSEPH PARDOE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1924 AGED 55 ? YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
JOSEPH PARDOE DIED 1924
From Chatham Observer
"MR. J. PARDOE
We regret to record the death on Sunday of Mr Joseph Pardoe (55) headmaster of the Wainscott Council School. He was taken ill about three weeks ago with gastric influenza, and heart trouble developed which brought about his end.
There is little doubt that Mr Pardoe's condition was accentuated by the serious illness of his only daughter Molly, who is in a Chatham nursing home, where she has undergone a series of operations. Mrs Pardoe had only just returned from visiting her daughter on Sunday morning, when she found that her husband had suddenly expired.
A native of Woolescote, near Stourbridge, the late Mr Pardoe entered the teaching profession at an early age, and after obtaining his certificate at Chester College he served in schools at Netterend, Hereford, and Lye, Worcestershire. He then obtained an appointment under the Kent Education Committee at Stoke, where he remained six years, and 16 years ago, on the death of Mr Roberts, was transferred to the school at Frindsbury Extra. Under his able leadership and the zealous manner in which Mrs Pardoe has worked in the infants department, Wainscott School has become one of the most successful schools in the county. Nature study and gardening are taught to both boys and girls, and some wonderfully good results have been obtained. The allotments in connection with the school are recognised to be in as good order as any in Kent. Basketwork and woodwork are among other accomplishments of the scholars of Wainscott School, and the tuition of all these important subjects Mr Pardoe took a leading part.
He was exceedingly popular both with staff and scholars, and a friend of many of the parents. His death has cast a gloom over the whole district.
Mr Pardoe took an active interest in the local branch of the National Union of Teachers he had filled the office of president, was a member of the committee, and represented the branch at the Kent County Association.
In church work, too, he played a prominent part, being sides-man at Frindsbury, a member of the Church Council, superintendent of Wainscott Sunday School, and rurial-deaconal treasurer for the Diocesan Quota Fund. In all these directions his place will be hard to fill.
The funeral took place in Frindsbury Churchyard yesterday and was largely attended. The Rev. H. F. Shepherd (vicar) officiated, assisted by the Rev. E. S. Jose (late vicar). The choirboys led the singing of the hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" and the Nunc Domittis was chanted as the body was borne from the church to the graveside. Floral tributes were sent, amongst others, by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochester, the Frindsbury Parochial Church Council, the sides-men of Frindsbury Church, the Rochester, Chatham and District National Union of Teachers, chairman and managers of Staff and the little ones of Wainscott School, the Wainscott Sunday School children, and members of the Wainscott Institute, Messrs G. Gates and Sons carried out the funeral arrangements"
27. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR NEAME
WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MAY 1911 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA NEAME
WHO DIED 30th OCTOBER 1950 AGED 87 YEARS
ARTHUR NEAME Wood Sawyer (1901 Census)
28. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEWIS HARRISON
AT REST OCT. 23rd 1910 AGED 32
North Side
ALSO EDITH
AT REST 12th JUNE 1953 AGED 69 YEARS
LEWIS HARRISON Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy at Gibraltar? (1901 Census)
29. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 1st 1880
AGED 76 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF
MR. JAMES COOPER
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER [ ] 1882
AGED 49 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF
EMILY COOPER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 18th 1887
AGED [ 7 ] YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR. JAMES COOPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 1908
30. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES EVENDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS APRIL 21st 1886
AGED 75 YEARS
"Fain would I tell to sinners proud,
What a dear Saviour I have found,
And point to the redeeming blood,
And say behold the way to God,
The blood of Jesus Christ his son,
Cleanseth us from all sin"
ALSO JAMES EVENDEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECEMBER 27th 1899
AGED 93 YEARS
JOHN EVENDEN Retired Market Gardener (1891 Census)
31. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NANCY BLACKMAN
WHO DIED MAY 2nd 1896
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1820
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM SAMUEL THEIR SON
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1893
AGED 23 YEARS
ALFRED BLACKMAN Agricultural Labourer (1911 Census)
WILLIAM SAMUEL BLACKMAN, DIED 1893
The following is a concise version of the long Chatham Observer article
"A BRIDEGROOM DROWNED, THE GIRL'S MOTHER CAUSED TROUBLE"
INQUEST at Guildhall, Rochester. CORONER Mr W. H. Bell, L.L.B. FOREMAN OF JURY Mr A. Maddox
BODY FOUND at entrance of Thames and Medway Canal
WITNESS: Mr Alfred Blackman, father of deceased. Agricultural labourer of Frindsbury. His son worked on Mr Baker's farm for 7½ years. He left work in April, hoping to find work at Wouldham Cement Works. He was due to be married in a fortnight, if he was successful in getting job.
When he returned to his father's house, he seemed depressed. His father did not suspect "foul play" in son's death and had no idea how his son ended up in river. His son was happy at home.
TO FOREMAN'S QUESTION: When his son left home, he had no idea he might commit suicide.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: His son was going to Wouldham because his fiancée lived there; he approved of his son's marriage.
WITNESS: Mr William Heaver of 3 Raven's Knowle, Wouldham, labourer in Mr Peter's chalk quarry. Blackman was to marry his adopted daughter, Julia Lambert. They were to live in witnesses house. Blackman left his house the 7th of April to get medicine for a bad cold from Dr Bell in Rochester. Witness lent him 5 shillings. Before he left the house he gave his purse (containing 11/6d) to Heaver to look after, he also left his watch and chain. Blackman had some savings and was going to draw money out to buy Heaver's furniture. Blackman was a hard worker. Three weeks previously witness heard him threaten to commit suicide, saying "I am in two minds to do away with myself", adding that "his girl's mother" had upset him.
TO A JUROR'S QUESTION: He did not think it odd that Blackman had left his watch
CORONER'S QUESTION: Did girl's mother object to marriage ? Heaver did not want to answer question but Coroner insisted. Heaver said the girls' mother wanted to part them.
TO FOREMAN'S QUESTION: Blackman was cheerful on Monday, there was no indication he would commit suicide.
WITNESS: Dr A.T. F. Brown examined body, there were no signs of violence. Body had been in water 2 or 3 days, probably drowned.
WITNESS: Mr William Mungeam, assistant lock keeper , who found the body at 5.30 am, between the lock gate and floodgate. He did not think the body was brought in by tide.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: He found Blackman's cap in inner lock. Blackman's head was jammed in girder of flood gates.
WITNESS: Julia Mary Lambert, of Frog Lane, Upnor. She last saw Blackman on Sunday night at Strood Station; he was going to Halling to cross the river to Wouldham by the ferry.
They parted on good terms; he told her he had no regular work, with none in view. She had known him 3 years. He told her he had saved £33 and was going to withdraw £22 to buy Mr Heaver's furniture. Not having work seemed to prey on his mind. Her mother objected to the marriage, but her father told her she was old enough to do what she thought proper. She had no reason to think Blackman would commit suicide but now believed he had done so.
VERDICT: "Found drowned, circumstances unknown"
32. Headstone and Curbs with remains of low railings
Caswell Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT FRENCH CASWELL
BORN 16th OF JULY 1869
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED IN
ROTTERDAM HARBOUR
ON THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY
11th DECEMBER 1885
"In the midst of life we are in Death"
ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING INTERRED AT HIGHAM
BORN 10th AUG. 1866 ARTHUR DIED 9th DEC. 1872
BORN 16th MAY 1873 LIZZY DIED 31st MAY 1873
BORN 10th OCT. 1876 KATHERINE ANN DIED 21st DEC. 1876
"Suffer them to come unto Me"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF SAMUEL CASWELL
WHO DIED ON THE 26th MARCH 1903
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL CASWELL
WHO DIED 1st DECEMBER 1915 AGED 83 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
SAMUEL CASWELL, DIED 1915
From Chatham Observer
"A POOR LAW OFFICER
DEATH OF MR. S. CASWELL
The interment took place in Frindsbury Churchyard on Saturday of Mr Samuel Caswell, who passed away at his residence, 7 St. Mary's Road, Strood, on the previous Wednesday.
The deceased gentleman, who was 83 years of age, was for four years on the official staff of the Workhouse at Strood. He relinquished this appointment in 1860, and was afterwards for 12 years a clerk in the office of the late Mr R. L. Cobb, auctioneer and land agent, Higham.
He returned to the Poor Law service in 1872 as relieving officer for the Strood district of the Strood Union, and was also appointed registrar of births, marriages and deaths for the same area, positions from which he retired on pension in October 1899.
Mr Caswell also held a number of other offices. He was for many years vaccination officer and attendance officer for Higham, Cliffe-at-Hoo and Cuxton, and was first inspector for the district under the Infant Protection Act. He leaves a son and daughter. Mrs Caswell having pre-deceased her husband by about ten years."
33. Iron Cross
Illegible
34. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
HIRAM TIBE LONDON
DIED 15th JANUARY 1888
AGED 73 YEARS
"These Men see the wonders of the Lord
and his wonders in the Deep"
ALSO
SUSANNAH BUDELL LONDON
DIED 3rd JANUARY 1939
AGED 74 YEARS
"O Rest in the Lord"
35. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORIA
HELEN
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND LOUISA CAMPBELL
BORN MAY 4th 1851 ?
DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1888
ALSO COLIN
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN NOV. 27th 1862
DIED OCT. 9th 1866
"For so He giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO LOUISE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
JAMES CAMPBELL
BORN OCT. 6th 1827
DIED FEB. 18th 1897
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JAMES CAMPBELL
BORN JAN. 1st 1834
DIED MAY 16th 1905
ALSO OF ALICE CAMPBELL
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN SEPTEMBER 14th 1855
DIED MAY 6th 1938
36. Headstone
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever Dear"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
STEPHEN BARDEN
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1889
AGED 42 YEARS
"Yea though I walk through the Valley of
the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil,
For thou art with me, thy rod and thy
staff, they comfort me"
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS
SORROWING WIDOW
STEPHEN BARDEN Railway Engine Driver (1881 Census)
37. Headstone
Thomas Boucher, Late Surveyor General of the G.P.O., died 1885
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS BOUCHER
OF "HOLLYWOOD" FRINDSBURY
LATE SURVEYOR GENERAL
OF H.M.'s GENERAL POST OFFICE
BORN 16th NOVEMBER 1817
DIED 13th MAY 1885
ALSO OF HIS ONLY SISTER
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM SPINK
OF LONDON AND CALCUTTA
BORN 19th MAY 1816
DIED 24th DECEMBER 1876
ON HER VOYAGE FROM INDIA AND WAS
BURIED AT SEA
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they
Shall see God"
THOMAS BOUCHER Personal Estate £10, 051 7s 5d. Re-sworn 1886, £9,999 7s 11d (Probate Index)
One of the executors, Thomas William Spink of the City of London, East India Agent
38. Headstone
IN
MEMORY
OF
FRANCES SARAH CROUCH
OF FRINDSBURY
DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1885
IN HER 90th YEAR
ALSO HER SISTER
ESTHER MARY CROUCH
WHO DIED ON CHISTMAS DAY 1891
AGED 84 YEARS
"Jesus saith
I am the Way, the Truth and
the Life; no man cometh unto
the Father, but by Me"
39. Pedestals, Cross Displaced
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES SYDNEY
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN ROBERTS
DIED JANUARY 16th 1915
AGED 66 YEARS
"In Faith we meet again"
North side
ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN
PERCY CHARLES
DIED APRIL 18th 1887
AGED 2 YEARS 10 MONTHS
ELLEN LUCY
DIED APRIL 20th 1887 AGED 1 YEAR
MABEL CONSTANCE
DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1889 AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO OF ARTHUR CHARLES
DIED MARCH 20th 1873 AGED 11 MONTHS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM CEMETERY
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
South Side
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIDOW OF THE LATE
CHARLES SYDNEY ROBERTS
DIED JUNE 26th 1938
AGED 87 YEARS
CHARLES ROBERTS Retired Builder (1911 Census)
Of "Wickfield", personal estate £13,839 16s 10d
40. Headstone
- not recorded
41. Fallen and Broken Headstone
ERNEST WILLIAM HODGE
DIED 8th AUGUST 18[92] AGED 3 YEARS
ALICE EMILY HODGE
[DIED] 9th AUGUST 18[92] AGED 8 YEARS
ERNEST [R]OSER HODGE
[DIED] 10th AUGUST 18[82]2 AGED [ ] MONTHS
ALSO LENA HODGE
[DIED] [ ] AUGUST 1892 AGED 12 MONTHS
ALSO BEATRICE HODGE
DIED 14th AUGUST 1892 AGED [5 YEARS]
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO ERNEST ROSER HODGE
DIED [ ] OCTOBER 1942 ?AGED [ ]
42. Pedestals, Curbs and CWGC Headstone
South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES BULLEN
LAY WORKER OF ST. MARY'S
PARISH CHURCH, STROOD
AND SERVER AT THE ALTAR
ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUARY 4th 1892 AGED 49 YEARS
East Side
PTE. HARRY
MARCH WILLS
R.A.M.C. 87139
WHO DIED AT THE MILITARY HOSPITAL
WOKING 5th NOVEMBER 1918
AGED 41 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
North Side
ALSO OF
HANNAH
MARSH BULLEN
WIDOW OF THE LATE
JAMES BULLEN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
10th FEBRUARY 1921
AGED 78 YEARS
"With Christ which is far better"
C.W.G.C. Headstone
87139 PRIVATE
H. M. WILLS
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
5th NOVEMBER 1918
ROW 4
43. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WILLS
OF UPPER UPNOR
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1902
AGED 62 YEARS
"Though lost to sight,
To memory ever dear"
ALSO EMMA WILLS
DIED MAY 9th 1905
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1904
AGED 28 YEARS
"Boast not thyself of tomorrow,
For thou knowest not what the day shall bring
JOHN WILLS Inn Keeper "Crown and Anchor", Upnor (1901 Census)
44. Headstone
Face Down
45. Headstone
1961 - not recorded
46. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS SUMMER STARTUP
WHO DIED 16th AUGUST 1910
AGED 48 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANN STARTUP
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1916
AGED 52 YEARS
"And with the morn, those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since and lost awhile"
ALSO ARTHUR
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 15th SEPT. 1916
"For duty's sake he gave his life,
---- a life to save,
A lonely soldier's grave he reaps,
And with earth's noblest dead he sleeps"
AGED 24 YEARS
THOMAS STARTUP Market Gardener (1901 Census)
47. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES ANN HAYWARD
WHO DIED OCT. 27th 1911 AGED 50 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HENRY EDWARD HAYWARD HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1927 AGED 66 YEARS
HENRY HAYWARD Engineer's Clerk (1911 Census)
48. Curbs
1950's - not recorded
49. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES SALES
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1911
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1911
AGED 53 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
JAMES SALES Tunnel Watch Keeper (1911 Census)
50. Curbs
South Side
HENRY JAMES POCOCK WHO DIED 12th JULY 1933 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HAROLD POCOCK WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1910 AGED 18 YEARS
51. Curbs
South Side
EMMA WAGHORNE WHO DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1917 AGED 21 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF PHILIP WAGHORNE WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1930 AGED 69 YEARS
52. Small Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
OTWAY BOURNE
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1878
AGED 24 YEARS
"While in the world I did remain,
My latter days were grief and pain,
But when the Lord, he thought it best,
He took me to a place of rest"
ALSO ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1877
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD HENRY
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED [SEPTEMBER 2] 2nd 1877
[AGED 11 WEEKS]
53. Headstone and Foot Stone
CHARLES PARSONS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th FEBRUARY 1878
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE PARSONS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JUNE 1894
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM CHARLES PARSONS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th MARCH 1879
AGED 5 YEARS
"Oh keep us faithful God,
[ ] faithful to thy Dove"
54. Modern Curb
- not recorded
55. Curb
1930's - not recorded
56. Curbs
South Side
ALSO HARRY STIRRUP SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 30th AUGUST 1924 AGED 42 YEARS
57. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE BARNETT
DIED APRIL 2nd 1839
DIED JUNE 16th 1884
"For his real worth let friendship,
drop a tear,
who knew him best lament him,
most sincere"
ALSO TRUMAN
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN JUNE 28th 1869
DIED AUGUST 6th 1883
"One gentle sigh, his spirit fled,
we scarcely thought he
could be dead"
ALSO ELIZA BARNETT
BORN MARCH 10th 1844
DIED MARCH 20th 1895
GEORGE BARNET Contractor of Parsonage House, (2 Servants) (1881 Census)
58. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS PUTTIFER
BORN APRIL 16th 1843
DIED JANUARY 27th 1910
ALSO MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 10th 1844
DIED JUNE 6th 1906
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
CAROLINE
BORN JUNE 6th 1869
DIED JANUARY 1st 1885
ARTHUR JOSEPH
BORN MARCH 31st 1874
DIED APRIL 14th 1890
"A sudden change, I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"
THOMAS PUTTIFER Bargeman (1901 Census)
59. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOSEPH PUTTIFER
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1885
AGED 67 YEARS
60. Curbs
HENRY JOHNSON ALSO OF ADELATE (sic) MARY JOHNSON
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1909 AGED 70 YEARS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1913 AGED 66 YEARS
HENRY JOHNSON Agricultural Labourer (1901 Census)
ROW 5
61. Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN CHARLOTTE LEWRY
DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1902
AGED 32 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
62. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD HEAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 15th 1903
AGED 72 YEARS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD HEAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP JAN. 25th 1910
AGED 77 YEARS
EDWARD HEAD Rail Guard (1871 Census)
63.
1939 - not recorded
64. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WALTER
WHO DIED 10th JULY 1904
IN HER 48th YEAR
"Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
and the sound of a voice that is still"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WALTER
WHO DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1905
IN HIS 50th YEAR
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"
WILLIAM WALTER Cement Labourer (1901 Census)
Or... Civil Servant?, Personal Estate £1,439 12s 5d (Probate Index)
65. Curbs
1936 - not recorded
66. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
ANN ELIZABETH BLAKE OSENTON
DIED APRIL 18th 1915
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM BLAKE OSENTON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1923
AGED 83 YEARS
67. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY MAUD BAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 21st 1914 AGED 58 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ALICE A. SAUNDERS
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 25th 1929 AGED 40 YEARS
68. Curbs
South Side
ELIZABETH SARAH STONE WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1912 AGED 15 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY STONE DIED JUNE 1st 1923 AGED 51 YEARS
WILLIAM STONE River Constable, City of London (1911 Census)
(2015-02-13 Ian Smith states that Henry William Stone was his Great Grandfather and was a City of Rochester River Policeman and had reached the rank of Sergent when he died.)
69. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS BOLTON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1910
IN HER 50th YEAR
"In death, O Lord abide with me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BOLTON
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1922
AGED 64 YEARS
THOMAS BOLTON Waterman, Stone Trade (1911 Census)
70. Curbs
Parts missing
71. Headstone
1950's - not recorded
72. Cruciform Coped
Thomas Whitebread, the Farmer, died 1896
North Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
BORN 27th FEBRUARY 1868 DIED 1st MARCH 1868
ALSO BEATRICE MAY WHITEBREAD
BORN 18th MAY 1882 DIED 15th SEPTEMBER 1887
ALSO IVO JOHN WHITEBREAD
BORN 19th APRIL 1884 DIED 16th APRIL 1923
ALSO OF STANLEY EIGHTH SON OF THOMAS WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
WHITEBREAD WHO DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1878 AGED 4 MONTHS
South Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
WHO DIED 18th NOVEMBER 1896 AGED 52 YEARS
"Not my will but thine be done"
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN MEMORY OF HERBERT FOURTH SON OF THOMAS WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
WHITEBREAD WHO DIED 19th MAY 1878 AGED 6 YEARS
THOMAS WHITEBREAD Farmer, Personal Estate £4, 687 19s (Probate Index)
73. Face Down, Modern ?
74. Curbs, no inscription
75a. Detached Headstone, against wall
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES AMELIA [EVENDEN]
WHO DIED JAN. 8th [1881]
AGED 4 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
ALSO JANE EVENDEN
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 190[3]
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO JOHN STAINCHALL EV[ENDEN]
WHO DIED DEC. 5th 192[5]
AGED 76 YEARS
JOHN EVENDEN Publican "Royal Oak" (Kelly's Directory 1895, 1909)
In 1881 Census at "Fleur d' Lis" at Burham
ROW 6
75b.
1930's - not recorded
76. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WALTER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th JANUARY 1902
AGED 76 YEARS
"With Christ which is far Better"
ALSO ELIZA BARDEN
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th MARCH 1914
AGED 80 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO EMILY COOK
DIED 6th JANUARY 1944
AGED 84 YEARS
77. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY THOMAS WILLIAMS
DIED 5th SEPTEMBER 1910
AGED 73 YEARS
FOR 33 YEARS ASSISTANT OVERSEER
AND 6 YEARS CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS
PARISH OF FRINDSBURY
HENRY THOMAS WILLIAMS DIED 1910
From Chatham Observer
"MR. H. T. WILLIAMS
A well known resident of Frindsbury passed away on Monday morning in the person of Mr Henry Thomas Williams, aged 73 years. The deceased, who resided at Grove House, Grove Road, carried on for many years the business of a builder, and for 33 years he was rate collector and assistant overseer of the parishes of Frindsbury Intra and Frindsbury Extra.
In business he was one of the most successful traders in the towns, and was able to retire some years since, owning a considerable amount of property in the neighbourhood. Sometime afterwards he gave up his parochial work, and, it will be remembered, on his relinquishing the office, the district was divided, Mr W. J. Baker being appointed assistant overseer and rate collector for Frindsbury Intra, and Mr S.W. Ring for Frindsbury Extra.
The deceased was also a staunch Churchman, and for many years was Churchwarden at Frindsbury Church. For three years he represented Frindsbury Extra on the Strood Board of Guardians and District Council, and his knowledge of the parish and it's needs made him a most useful member, especially on the latter body.
He was a man of strict integrity, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. Mr Williams had been ailing for a long time. Bronchitis and asthma ga
78. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
East Side
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY BARDEN
DIED JULY 28th 1902
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO LYDIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 18th 1932
AGED 82 YEARS
South Side
ALSO
ELSIE MAUD
THIRD DAUGHTER & BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT J. WEAVER
PASSED AWAY SEPT. 12th 1947
AGED 58 YEARS
"A Beautiful Memory"
North Side
ALSO
ROBERT JOHN
WEAVER
PASSED AWAY 27th APRIL 1946
AGED 65 YEARS
CREMATED AT CHARING
79. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JENNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN WYLES
OF STONEHOUSE FARM
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1901
AGED 39 YEARS
"Come to me – saith one? - and coming,be at rest"
ALSO
JOHN DENNIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1914
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WYLES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT MAIDSTONE FEBY. 20Th 1944
AGED 84 YEARS
"Abide with me"
ALSO STANLEY SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT SHANGHAI MARCH 7th 1927
AGED 31 YEARS
80. Celtic Cross
THOMAS ROBERTS
DIED NOV. 22nd 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
THOMAS ROBERTS School Master at Wainscott (1881 Census)
81. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER
OF
WILLIAM AND EMMA BOURNE
WHO DIED 23rd JANUARY 1909
AGED 20 YEARS
"Like a lilly fair and green,
Soon cut down and no more seen,
In peace she lived, in Christ she died,
Her life was craved, but God denied"
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
82. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN POOLEY DIED NOV. 20th 1909 AGED 34 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HANNAH GRACE TREMAIN
DIED DEC. 20th 1916 AGED 65 YEARS
83. Pedestals, Cross Gone, Curbs
East Side
IN CHERISHED MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED EDWARD BENNETT
WHO FELL ASLEEP 3rd OCTOBER 1903
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED EDWARD BENNETT
WHO PASSED AWAY 12th FEBRUARY 1927
AGED 77 YEARS
South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED ONLY SON OF
A. E. AND CATHERINE BENNETT
WHO WAS DROWNED AT RANGOON
4th JULY 1905
AGED 29 YEARS
INTERRED AT POOCONDURY CEMETERY
ALFRED BENNETT Sail Maker (1881 Census)
84. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ROBERT HANNAH
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1909
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT HANNAH
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1923
AGED 88 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
SARAH ANN YOUNGER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1890
AGED 25 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
AND ALEXANDER SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 6th 1926
AGED 65 YEARS
"At Rest"
ROBERT HANNAH
Coal Labourer (1881 Census)
85a. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
North Side
WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED JUNE 17th 1880
AGED 1 YEAR & 10 MONTHS
East Side
WALTER WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED DEC. 26th 188[1]
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM WHITE
DIED APRIL 14th 1915
AGED 75 YEARS
"Suffer little children to come unto me,
For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
South Side
ALFRED WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED JUNE 24th 1893
AGED 12 YEARS
MARY ANN WHITE
DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1927
AGED 82 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
85b. Fallen, Broken Headstone (Missed from 1st Survey
[ ]
GEORGE
LANGLEY HARPUM
BORN JAN[UARY] 30th 1803
DIED [JUNE] 28th 1880
SARAH HARPUM
BORN AUGUST [ ] [1809]
DIED MARCH [ ] [1890]
GEORGE HARPUM
BORN APRIL [ ] [1837]
DIED JANUARY [ ] [1886]
[ ? ]
[ ]
DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER [ ? ]
GEORGE HARPUM Labourer (1871 Census)
GEORGE HARPUM JNR. Agricultural Labourer (1881 Census)
86. Headstone and Curbs
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
FOSTER HENRY STOBBART
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1882
AGED 16 YEARS
"Gone in his youth, from misery and pain,
And gone where ransomed [ ],
Gone where all hearts [ ],
And only where we [ ] hope to [ ]"
FOSTER STOBBART Grocer's Boy (1881 Census)
87. Headstone
William Gurr who drowned in 1905
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
REUBEN WALTER GURR
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1886
AGED 25 YEARS
"Not one from Memory, not gone from Love,
But gone where we all Hope to meet you Above"
ALSO
WILLIAM ROBERT GURR
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
MARCH 15th 1905
AGED 72 YEARS
"After the Storm, comes Peace"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 19th 1911
AGED 77 YEARS
"Greatly Loved and Deeply Mourned"
WILLIAM GURR DIED 1905
From Chatham Observer
"BARGE OVERTURNED
The sudden gales on Wednesday week wrought havoc among the smaller craft on the Lower Thames. At Greenhithe two barges were overturned, and William Gurr, of Upnor, one of the crew of the Vectis, was imprisoned in the cabin.
The wreck was towed ashore, and the lifeless body was recovered next day. At the inquest on Saturday, Edward Gurr, of Strood, the captain of the Vectis, stated that the deceased was his father.
Witness endeavoured to drag him out of the cabin companion as the vessel was heeling over, but he (witness) lost his foothold by the capsizing of the boat, and was submerged. When he got clear of the wreck, he saw one of the crew on the upturned keel, and there were no signs of his father.
At the time the squall struck the vessel, hardly any sail was set. It was the worst squall witness had known"
ROW 7
88. Fallen, Broken Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN HONEYMON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1900
AGED 62 ? YEARS
( Eroded Verses)
89. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH BEALE
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1901
AGED 81 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
90. Fallen Headstone, Face Down (could not lift)
91. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY BIGG
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1901
AGED 86 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO ELIZA BATES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF T. BATES
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1918
AGED 77 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BATES
WHO DIED 31st MAY 1927
AGED 87 YEARS
THOMAS BATES Railway Engine Driver (1901 Census)
92.
1938 - not recorded
93. Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED HILL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 7th 1908
AGED 80 YEARS
"A Light from this Household is Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Stilled,
A Place is Vacant in our Hearts,
Which Never can be Filled"
ALSO
ANN ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1914
AGED 84 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO WALTER HILL
WHO DIED NOV. 17th 1940
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO LAURA ANN HILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 20th 1948 AGED 86 YEARS
ALFRED HILL Fisherman (1881 Census)
94.
1938 - not recorded
95. Curbs on Large Plot
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA ELLEN TULLY WHO DIED 15th JAN 1893 AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 26th OCTOBER 1916 AGED 82 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF THEIR SON JAMES EDWARD WHO DIED 20th OCT. 1879 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA TULLY WHO DIED 25th MARCH 1913 AGED 62 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace"
JAMES TULLY Bricklayer (1881 Census)
ROW 8
96. Broken Celtic Cross and Curbs
Reuben Middleton, General Manager of Aveling and Porter, died 1900
SACRED TOP THE MEMORY OF
REUBEN MIDDLETON
DIED 7th MARCH 1900
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
ABIGAIL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1893 AGED 51 YEARS
"[Boast ?] not what shall be on the morrow"
REUBEN MIDDLETON DIED 1900
From the Chatham News
"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. REUBEN MIDDLETON
The funeral of the late Mr Reuben Middleton, general manager to Messrs Aveling and Porter, Limited, Strood, whose death we recorded in our last issue, took place amid many manifestations of regret, on Saturday, the remains being interred with those of his wife, who died two years ago, at Frindsbury Churchyard.
The cortège, which consisted of a Washington car, containing the coffin, of polished oak, with brass fittings, and eight mourning carriages, left the late residence of the deceased, Bridge House, Esplanade, Strood, at 2.40 and proceeded by way of the High street, North street, and Frindsbury road to the place of burial.
Many of the men, who had been employed under the deceased followed in the rear, while a considerable number assembled at the church, where Mr T. L. Aveling and Mr H, Pitts (directors of the firm) also joined the party.........................."
Many other employees of Aveling and Porter attended, including all the foremen of the various departments, office staff and the drawing department. There were a large number of floral tributes from family, friends and all departments of Aveling and Porter
97. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN
MEMORY
OF
BERNARD JAMES
DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF
J. & E. BOURNE
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1911
AGED 1 YEAR 8 MONTHS
"Thy Will be Done"
98. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN CHEESEMAN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1911
AGED 83 YEARS
"Home at last, thy Labour done,
Safe and Blest, the Victory won,
Jordan passed, from pain set free,
Angels now have welcomed thee"
ALSO OF MARY
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1919
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN CHEESEMAN Labourer (1881 Census)
99. Pedestals Cross Gone
IN MEMORY OF JAMES DAY
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1908 AGED [40] YEARS
100. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH MINNIE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WALTER W. DIPLOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 26th 1908
AGED 24 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
IRENA F. DAY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 24th 1910
AGED 1 YEAR AND 11 MONTHS
101. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD WILLIAM PHILLIPS WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1907? AGED 49 YEARS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWIN BARDEN WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1928 AGED 57 YEARS
EDWARD PHILLIPS Cement Labourer (1881 Census)
102. Detached, Broken Headstone, leaning on dead tree
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FELIX BOURNE
OF STROOD
DIED JUNE 1st 1886
AGED 49 YEARS
"Husband and children be content,
For unto you I was but lent,
My debt is paid my grave you see,
Therefore prepare to follow me"
103. Small Headstone
The unfortunate William Hancock who died under a train in 1888
IN MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HANCOCK
OF NOTTINGHAM
WHO MET HIS DEATH
ON THE S. E. [R] STROOD
JULY 5th 1888
AGED 25 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
WILLIAM HANCOCK DIED 1888
When the Inquest was held, Hancock's name was not known. He was buried at All Saints as an "unknown man". When his family discovered that he had been killed, they tried to have his body exhumed and reburied in Nottingham. This attempt was not successful, so they placed the small headstone on the grave, and the church register was adjusted to record the identity of the dead man.
From the Chatham Observer
"SUICIDE AT STROOD
SINGULAR HALLUCINATIONS
An inquest was held on Saturday at the Railway Tavern, before the City Coroner, Mr W. H. Bell, LL B., on the body of a man unknown who was killed on the South Eastern Railway, on Thursday night.
Mr D. Skinner was appointed foreman of the jury.
Edward Hansted, of Temple Farm, Strood, foreman of Temple Brickfields, deposed that he saw the deceased the first time at about half past three in the afternoon of Thursday. He did not remember the name of the deceased although it was told to him. He saw him previously go on to the South Eastern Railway, and when he came to the wharf the 3.37 train from Maidstone passed by. Deceased swung his arm over his head, and then went and lay down by witness's house. Deceased afterwards asked for water and witness gave him some. He complained of his head being bad, and said he suffered with his head. In the course of conversation deceased gave his Christian name as William, and said that he was a fitter by trade. He stated also that he had been at work in Chatham dockyard, and had come that morning from Cage lane, Chatham.
When a train passed along the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, he exclaimed "That is where I ought to be, under the train", and repeated this when another one came up later on. He said, " There are several thousands women coming to kick me to death", and when witness replied "Oh, no they are not, they don't kick people to death in this country", he said, "Don't talk so mad".
Deceased left witness and witness did not see him again until the train had passed over him. He was then dead.
Thomas William Harris, of Cuxton road, Strood, labourer, said he saw deceased between three and four o'clock on Thursday afternoon near Mr Hansted's cottage. He asked witness where there was any water, and he replied "you are close to the river". Then he said "I want to drown myself", and on being asked why he answered, "Because women are after me". He was quiet and spoke as though more to himself than any one else. Subsequently he went upon the South Eastern line, and a down train came by. Witness shouted "Come off the line", and deceased replied, "This is what I have been waiting for". Witness tried and could not reach him before deceased threw his hat into the air, and jumped in front of the train just as it reached him. The wheels of the whole train passed over him, and when witness went up he found him dead.
George Richards, Maidstone, deposed that he was driving the engine of the 4.8 train from Charing Cross to Maidstone. He left Strood station at 5.28 for Cuxton, and when near the Temple brickfields, he saw a man on the down side clear of the line. When he first saw him he would be probably thirty yards away, and five or six yards before he reached him he deliberately "dived" in front of the engine. The wheels passed over him, and it was quite impossible for him to stop in time, although he shut off steam and applied the brake.
Henry Coulter, Inspector for the South Eastern Railway Company, of Bowes road, Strood, stated that he received information of the death of the deceased, so he went with a stretcher and conveyed him to the Railway Tavern.
A verdict of "Suicide whilst in a state of unsound mind" was returned.
ROW 9
104. Headstone, Badly Eroded
HARRIETT TURNER
[WHO DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1894]?
[AGED 56 YEARS]?
105. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM WEST
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 20th 1899
AGED 26 YEARS
"I will fear no evil for thou art with me"
ALSO
GEORGE WILLIAM WEST
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1880
AGED 42 YEARS
INTERRED IN UPNOR CHURCHYARD
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO HANNA
WIFE OF GEORGE WILLIAM WEST
DIED MARCH 5th 1911
AGED 66 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO RICHARD HENRY WEST
KILLED IN ACTION SEPTEMBER 25th 1917
AGED 37 YEARS
106. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED SISTER OF
STEPHEN & ELIZA SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
OCTOBER 19th 1899
AGED 54 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away"
ALSO STEPHEN SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
MAY 30th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
"He is not dead but sleepeth"
ALSO ELIZA SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JANUARY 19th 1938
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
STEPHEN SCOTCHMAN Journeyman Wheelwright in Essex (1881 Census)
107. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN POTTERTON
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
JANE POTTERTON
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1899
AGED 59 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
JANE HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1929
AGED 87 YEARS
JOHN POTTERTON Oil Mill Labourer (1881 Census)
108. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY A. WILLIAMSON
DIED OCTOBER 13th 1907
AGED 67
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
MARY ALICE WILLIAMSON
DIED AUGUST 5th 1926
(No age given, aged 60 years)
HELEN R. WILLIAMSON
DIED JUNE 13th 1947
AGED 73 YEARS
109. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE CORNELIUS
WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO LUCY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th JAN. 1915
AGED 63 YEARS
"At Rest, Reunited"
GEORGE CORNELIUS Wharfinger (Coal) (1881 Census)
110. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY BRIDGER
WHO DIED MARCH 29th 1908
AGED 66 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
"Grieve not for me, I'm free from pain,
We hope to met in Heaven again"
ALSO HENRY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1922
AGED 78 YEARS
HENRY BRIDGER Millwright (1881 Census)
111. Curbs
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT
South Side
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES HENRY JARRETT WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY APRIL 14th 1881 AGED 45 YEARS (One line)
North Side
ALSO JAMES HENRY JARRETT WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1903 AGED 74 YEARS
JAMES JARRETT Lighterman (1881 Census)
112. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM HAYMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 30th 1880
AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO
FANNY HAYMAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 21st 1887
AGED 87 YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
113. Small Tablet and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD BALDOCK
DIED APRIL 1st 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"We shall meet again"
ALSO
HARRIETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 15th 1921
AGED 80 YEARS
EDWARD BALDOCK Railway Inspector (1910 Census)
Personal estate £273 3s 9d (Probate Index)
114 – 117
All 1940's - not recorded
118. Fallen Headstone
William Wilson, crushed to death in 1889
IN
MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY WILSON
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
OCTOBER 3rd 1889
AGED 20 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
WILLIAM HENRY WILSON DIED 1889
From Chatham Observer
"CRUSHED TO DEATH BY MACHINERY
W.J. Harris, County Coroner, held an inquest at the Cottage on the Cliff Inn, Frindsbury, on Friday week, on the body of a man named William Henry Wilson, who was killed on the previous day by being crushed in the cogwheels of a machine at the Frindsbury Cement Works.
The deceased apparently slipped when passing the wheel, and thoughtlessly put his hand into the cogs, and was drawn in and frightfully crushed.
Louisa Wilson, wife of Reuben Wilson, said deceased was her son and was twenty years of age. He was employed at Frindsbury Cement Works.
Stephan Wellar, of Rochester, Wet (sic) ? Maker, in the employ of Messrs Tingey and Son, Frindsbury Cement Works, said the deceased was employed as witness's assistant, and had been working with him about three months. Deceased had been employed on the works for some years.
On the previous day, at 11.45, deceased went down into the engine room in answer to a signal to start the pumps. As deceased did not return, witness looked down and saw him hanging by the right arm from the cogs of a wheel. Deceased's arm and part of his body was crushed in the cogs. Witness stopped the engine immediately, and got the deceased out. Deceased had been killed instantly, the shaft of the engine rotating at the rate of eighty revolutions to the minute. In his opinion the deceased met his death by slipping on the floor and putting his hand thoughtlessly into the cogs. The cogwheel was between five and six feet from the floor. Deceased was not employed in oiling.
He was wearing a sleeved waistcoat.
George Batchelor, Foreman of the Cement Works, said he arrived on the spot within three minutes of the accident. He saw that deceased was dead, his arm being held in the cogs right close to the body, and completely crushed. Witness was of opinion the deceased slipped on the floor, and to save himself put his hand on the cogs without thinking of the consequences.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death".
To modern readers it is rather shocking that the machine had no guard fitted and that the floor was slippery. The tone of the report seems to blame poor Wilson for an understandable instinctive act.
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119. Curbs
ALFRED EDWARD STRUDWICK KILLED AT STROOD STATION FEBRUARY 26th 1899 AGED 26 YEARS
ALBERT EDWARD STRUDWICK DIED 1899 [119]
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
"KILLED AT STROOD STATION
SHOCKING ACCIDENT TO A RAILWAY PORTER
INQUEST: At St. Bartholomew's Hospital
CORONER: R. J. M. Steadman
CAUSE OF DEATH: Crushed between platform and train
FOREMAN OF JURY: E. H. Wraith
Mr G. Pile, Station Master observed Inquest for S.E.R.
WITNESS: John Huggett, Coachman of Epsom, brother in law of deceased. Identified body
WITNESS: John Thomas Wright, Seaman of H.M.S. PEMBROKE. Knew deceased for 12 years. Saw him Sunday night at Porters Room at Strood Station. Deceased then crossed the line as train was reversing into station, deceased tried to jump clear but train caught him. Witness ran for help from station staff.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: Deceased did not say he was going to cross line. He was not in a hurry; he was cheerful and sober.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: It was a clear night. The train was being moved from the Maidstone line to the main line. If deceased had got into the 6 foot way (between lines) he would be safe. The train was moving very quietly. Did not think deceased saw train; there was no whistle or light at rear.
WITNESS: Thomas Pearce, Ticket Collector. Deceased's duty was involved with mails; witness spoke to him as he crossed line. Witness shouted "Look out, there". Deceased made a leap for the platform. There was no light at rear of train but a guard was showing a hand lamp. He heard a whistle before shunt started.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Could not hear train but saw it. The station lights were fully on.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: Deceased would be off duty at 10; train moved a "a man's running pace".
WITNESS: Charles Gilbert, Assistant Guard. He was in guard's brake of train; he held a lamp out of the window but took it in before platform was reached. He heard shout "Whoa", then saw deceased between platform and train. He applied the brake and train stopped within 2 yards; told driver not to move. Part of the platform had to be cut out to free deceased. He was taken to hospital, unconscious, bleeding from the head and stomach. The whistle was blown before platform was reached.
QUESTION FROM MR PILE: Auto vacuum brake was attached.
WITNESS: George Bunyard, Engine Driver. Was in charge of train; saw deceased two minutes before accident. Did not see accident. Blew whistle before shunting. When he felt brake he stopped train "instantly". He assisted in placing deceased on to stretcher.
WITNESS: Henry John Mills, Carriage Cleaner. Deceased was dismissed from S.E.R. About 3½ years ago and was out of work 10–12 days. Witness asked deceased if Mr Pile would take him on again. Deceased said he believed he would but if he did not re-employ him again he said, " I shall rub myself out". Witness believed he meant suicide. Deceased seemed depressed then but thereafyre he seemed fine.
JUROR'S PROTEST: Juror, Mr Gazeley, protested over last witness's evidence, he did not consider it was relevant. The Coroner told Gazeley he must allow Coroner to do his job.
WITNESS: Arthur John Groombridge, S.E.R. Inspector, said that some of the Strood staff told him 8 or 9 months ago that deceased had threatened suicide.
JUROR'S QUESTION: Was it usual to shunt with no light ?
WITNESS: Company regulations required a rear light and it was duty of deceased to place one. He should have a lamp ready.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Deceased looked after mails, he had no business to leave up platform.
TO JOHN HUGGETT'S QUESTION: Deceased had been on duty since 8.30 am, but had gaps between trains and a good time for meals. Sunday was an "easy day's work". Deceased had 2½ hours for dinner at midday.
DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY: Mr Ludford Cooper, House Surgeon at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
Deceased admitted at 10.45 on Sunday night, he was unconscious and died ¾ of an hour later.
He died of shock, secondary to probable ruptured viscera.
WITNESS: Police Sergeant Beckwith. Evidence not recorded.
Verdict "Accidental Death" (Strudwick was recently married)"
120. number not used
121. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK GEORGE LEANEY
WHO DIED MAY 31st 1899
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
ALBERT WILLIAM LEANEY
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1901
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
HENRY JOHN LEANEY
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1915
AGED [41] YEARS
INTERRED IN RAINHAM CHURCHYARD
ALSO
ARTHUR LEANEY
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1915
AGED 23 YEARS
122. Small Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WALLER
WHO DIED 24th OCTOBER 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM ERNEST WALLER
DIED 6th MARCH 1875
AGED 13 YEARS
"Not lost but Gone Before"
WILLIAM WALLER Labourer (1891 Census)
123. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
GEORGE FRY
WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1898
AGED 43 YEARS
"Rest on Dear Father, thy labours o'er,
Thy willing hands will toil no more,
A Faithful Father, true and kind,
No friend on earth like thee we find"
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
MARY FRY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1928
AGED 78 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away"
"Her End was Peace"
GEORGE FRY Personal Estate £144 7s (Probate Index)
124. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD BURGOYNE
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1923
AGED 55 YEARS ?
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO LOUISA ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 28th 1922
IN HER 82nd YEAR ?
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO EDWIN BURGOYNE
WHO DIED APRIL 1st 1935
AGED 63 YEARS
"Lead, Kindly Light"
RICHARD BURGOYNE JNR. Naval Ordnance (1901 Census)
125. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
WILLIAM COULTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th AUGUST 1897
AGED 54 YEARS
ELIZA COULTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 26th FEBRUARY 1923
AGED 79 YEARS
"How hard it is to part with those,
We loved on earth so dear,
The heart no greater trial knows,
No sorrow more severe"
WILLIAM COULTER Chalk Labourer (1881 Census)
126. Curbs
South Side
JAMES ROBERTS DIED APRIL 19th 1897 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE SARAH JANE DIED MARCH 30th 1904 AGED 71 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JAMES C. ROBERTS DIED NOV. 14th 1939 AGED 65 YEARS
AND HIS WIFE MARGARET A. S. (MILLS) DIED JUNE 7th 1962 AGED 89 YEARS
JAMES ROBERTS SNR. Licensed Victualler "Railway Tavern"
Personal Estate £402 12s 9d (Probate Index)
JAMES ROBERTS JNR. Personal Estate £3,418 7s 5d (Probate Index)
127. Curbs
South Side
MARY WHITMORE WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1907 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
BENJAMIN WHITMORE WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1915 AGED 76 YEARS
128. Small Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEARLY LOVED CHILD
RUBY STONE
DIED 15th OCTOBER 1907
AGED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS
ALSO ADA EDITH MOTHER OF ABOVE
DIED [ ] JULY 1954 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST ALBERT STONE
DIED 27th SEPT. 1955 AGED 83 YEARS
"Re-united"
ERNEST STONE Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory 1909)
Lived at Stone Hill, Haven Street, died at All Saints Hospital, Chatham. Personal Estate £201 4s 5d
129. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
SYDNEY JAMES BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 14th 1907
AGED 21 YEARS
"Our loss is great, we'll not complain,
But hope in Heaven to meet again"
ALSO JAMES BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 26th 1946
AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ROSA BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 4th 1957
AGED 90 YEARS
"At Rest"
130. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
OUR DEAR MOTHER
MARIA CLARK
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1907
AGED 66 YEARS
131. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED MARSH
DIED 16th MARCH 1906
AGED 64 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO ALICE MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JULY 1919
AGED 76 YEARS
ALFRED MARSH Butler to Ann Savage (Widow of Captain Savage ?) (1881 Census)
132. Headstone and Foot Stone
Charles Pocock, who drowned on the Anglo Dane in 1892
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES JOHN POCOCK
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1896
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO
JANE FRANCES
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 29th 1875
AGED 60? YEARS
ALSO, INTERRED AT UPNOR
CHARLES JOHN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
JANUARY 6th 1892 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ISABELLA FANNY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1881
AGED 25 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
CHARLES POCOCK DIED 1892
From Chatham Observer
"LOSS OF BARGE IN THE RIVER
TWO ROCHESTER MEN DROWNED
Hardly has the new year been ushered in before we have to chronicle one of the saddest fatalities which has occurred on the river on the river for many months past.
Readers will remember the severe squall which swept over the district about eleven o'clock on Wednesday morning, when the sky was almost as dark as ink, and the wind came in very fierce gusts. The forces of the squall was felt to it's fullest extent in the river, and it resulted in the capsizing of the barge Anglo Dane, and the loss of the captain and mate.
The craft, which belonged to Mr G. H. Curel, of Rochester, was loaded with coke, and was proceeding down the river at the time. Everything went well until she was in Sea Reach, and then the vessel was caught in the squall. What really happened will probably never be known, as neither the captain Mr B. (sic)* Wadhams, nor the mate, Mr. C. Pocock lived to tell the tale.
The only particulars which can be ascertained are those afforded by the crew of the barge Wimbrel which was also in Sea Reach at the same time, but some distance away from the ill – fated Anglo Dane. From the statement of the captain of the Wimbrel it seems that he saw the Anglo Dane just as the squall bore down upon them, and almost immediately afterwards he noticed that the barge had been capsized. He was, however, powerless the render the least assistance, because of the danger to which his own vessel was exposed. It was extremely dark at the time, but he fancied that he caught sight of one of the crew clinging to the side of the capsized craft. The feelings of those on board the Wimbrel well may be imagined, when they knew that fellow bargemen were probably perishing in the treacherous waters, and they unable to render the least assistance towards saving them. The end of the two unfortunate men can only be conjectured. Even if both managed to hold on to the barge, it is probable that the extreme coldness of the water, quickly brought on a sense of numbness, and the waves then swept them away from the vessel, before the waters finally closed over their heads.
When the sad intelligence reached Rochester and Chatham it at once drew forth many expressions of sympathy from those engaged in the river traffic. The late captain of the Anglo Dane leaves, we understand, a widow and four children. The barge which ultimately sank,has since been discovered"
*Wadhams name was Thomas, he is buried in Strood Cemetery, under a very eroded headstone, on which his fate can still be made out.
133. Pedestal
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY
OF
HANNAH HOLLAND
DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1877
AGED 76 YEARS
134. Headstone and Foot Stone, Curbs
IN
MEMORY OF
ARTHUR HENRY PRATT
DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1882
AGED 14 YEARS
"He is safe in his Father's house above,
In the place prepared by his Saviour's love,
To depart from a world of sin and strife,
And to be with Jesus, yes this is Life"
ALSO JAMES PRATT
DIED 19th DECEMBER 1893
AGED 88 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ANN PRATT
DIED 20th MARCH 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
INTERRED AT FARNINGHAM
ALSO EMMA JAMES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
J. AND A. PRATT
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1928
AGED 76 YEARS
ROW 11
134. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADA MARTHA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN DAVIDSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
31st JANUARY 1898 AGED 24 YEARS
"A tender mother beloved and dear,
An affectionate wife [ ],
On wings of love in heaven [ ]
We loved her living and mourn her dead"
ALSO
JOHN GEORGE CHARLES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL [ASLEEP] [MARCH [ ]1901
AGED [4] YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
135. Fallen Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE HINDS
WHO DIED OCT. 24th 1899
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO HENRY HINDS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1921
AGED 80 YEARS
136. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN NICHOLLS
LATE OF THE GOODS DEPARTMENT
SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
HARRIETT NICHOLLS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1917
AGED 84 YEARS
137. Small Headstone and Curbs
1936 - not recorded
138. Curbs
South Side
CHARLES GRIMES WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JANUARY 8th 1906 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO EMMA GRIMES WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1913 AGED 77 YEARS
CHARLES GRIMES Cement Cooper (1891 Census)
139. Concrete Curbs
(No Inscription)
140 – 141.
1940's and 50's - not recorded
142. Ledger on Stone Base (Under Large Tree)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[WILL]IAM GEORGE WELLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd DAY OF AUGUST 1889
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
ANNIE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd DAY OF MARCH 1889
AGED 76 YEARS
WILLIAM WELLS Waterman (1881 Census)
ROW 12
143. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, Curbs
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN ATKINS
WHO DIED 10th APRIL 1901
AGED 60 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
South Side
ALSO
ELLEN
ROBERTS
WHO DIED 25th AUGUST 1914
AGED 58 YEARS
144. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LILLIAN
ONLY DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY DAY
WHO DIED 9th DECEMBER 1904
AGED 25 YEARS
"Sleep on beloved, sleep and take your rest,
We loved thee well but Jesus loves thee best"
[ALSO] THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DAY
WHO DIED 2nd FEBY. 1911
AGED 63 YEARS
"Come unto me all ye that labour and
Are heavy laden and I will give you rest"
ALSO MARY DAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd DEC. 1913
AGED 66 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
WILLIAM DAY Grocer (1881 Census , Kelly's Directory 1891)
145. Derelict Pedestals
HERBERT CHARLES
GROOMBRIDGE
WHO DIED [ ] DECEMBER 1904
AGED 24 YEARS
146. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
MY SON
EDWARD ORMOND WARDEN
(ORMIE)
BORN MAY 26th 1886
DIED FEB. 16th 1906
"His prayer was answered with peaceful sleep"
147. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST JUPP
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1905
AGED 19 YEARS
"Gone to Rest"
ALSO
ALFRED JUPP
WHO DIED AUGUST 2nd 1928
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
MARY ANN JUPP
FELL ASLEEP JULY 11th 1937
AGED 90 YEARS
"United"
ALFRED JUPP Labourer (1881 Census)
148. Pedestals, Cross gone
East Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
WILLIAM HIRD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 9th 1882
AGED 71? YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 23rd? [1895]
AGED 80 YEARS
South Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
ELIZABETH NESHAM
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & MARY HIRD
BORN AUGUST 22nd 1846
DIED DECEMBER 29th 1887
North Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
ROBERT
ELDEST SON OF
WILLIAM & MARY HIRD
BORN MARCH 19th 1869
DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1889
WILLIAM HIRD Labourer in Coke Ovens (1881 Census)
149. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ETHEL ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
AMOS WILKINSON
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1915
AGED 30 YEARS, 6 MONTHS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
150. Fragment of Headstone on latter
IN
[LOVING] REMEMBRANCE
OF
EMILY
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & CAROLINE FRANCIS
DIED JANUARY 19th 1891
IN HER 22nd YEAR
151. Fallen, Broken Headstone
IN
LOVING
REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM HAMMOND
LATE FOREMAN OF UPNOR MAGAZINE
WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1878
AGED 41 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
152. Headstone and Curbs
1945 - not recorded
153. Concrete Curbs
No Inscription?
154. Curbs
1940's - not recorded
155. Broken Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[RICHA]RD GLADISH
[WHO DE[ARTED THIS LIFE] ]
[JANUARY/FEBRUARY ? [ ] 1889?
AGED 79 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 19th 1856
IN THE 45th YEAR OF HER AGE
[INTERRED AT ROCHESTER?]
RICHARD GLADISH Bricklayer (1851 Census)
Mary Gladish or Gladdish was buried at St. Margaret's, Rochester on 24th August 1856 aged 44 years. Richard Gladish does not appear in the All Saints Burial Register, but appears in the Civil Deaths Registration, Strood District, first quarter 1889 aged 79.
ROW 13
156. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
157. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
158. Small Heart Shaped Stone
IN SACRED MEMORY
OF
STANLEY H. BEANEY
BORN OCT. 3rd 1895
DIED 1897
ALSO
EUGENIE P. CASTLE
BORN OCT. 3rd 1925
DIED 1925
"Asleep"
159. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD LEANEY
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1904
AGED 47 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
ALSO JAMES EDWARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1911
AGED 34 YEARS
"Not gone from memory, not gone from love
But gone to the Father's home above"
ALSO SARAH LEANEY
WHO DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 75 YEARS
EDWARD LEANEY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
JAMES LEANEY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
160. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF
JOHN HENRY WILDISH
WHO DIED 21st MAY 1905
AGED 60 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN HENRY WILDISH
WHO DIED 26th MARCH 1923
AGED 78 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN WILDISH Railway Carriage Inspector (1901Census)
161. Curbs
No Inscription ?
162. Headstone and Curbs
1940's - not recorded
163. C.W.G.C. Headstone
1944 - not recorded
164. Headstone
George Briggs, the Upnor publican who died on a barge trip, 1885
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE BRIGGS
OF UPNOR IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SUDDENLY AT PORT VICTORIA
DECEMBER 11th 1885 AGED 40 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO CATHERINE FOX
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF
CHARLES FOX
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 5th 1891 AGED 42 YEAR
GEORGE BRIGGS, DIED 1885
From Chatham Observer
"SUDDEN DEATH OF AN UPNOR MAN
On Thursday, the 10th inst., a man named George Briggs, landlord of the King's Head Beer house, Upnor, who had not been enjoying good health, went down the river on board Mr G. H. Curel's barge, The Brothers, of Rochester, in company with Capt. Smeed and his mate.
While off Port Victoria, Smeed and his mate went to bed about 9 pm, leaving Briggs up to call them for the purpose of proceeding early on the journey to London.
The mate awoke about 2.45 on Friday morning, and heard Briggs breathing very hard. Thinking something was amiss with him, he called Smeed, and they came to the conclusion that Briggs had fainted through the cabin being too hot. They pulled his boots off, and were about to put him in his bunk when he exclaimed "Oh ! Bill, I am going to die" , and he expired almost immediately.
Dr Langston, who had been attending deceased for some time for heart disease, did not think an inquiry necessary, as the cause of death was apparent"
CHARLES FOX, DIED 1893,
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
"SUICIDE OF STROOD MAN
APOLOGY TO CORONER AND JURY
INQUEST: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester
CORONER: Mr W. H. Bell
FOREMAN OF JURY: Mr F. Broomfield
Fox had died the previous Friday from pneumonia accelerated by laudanum .
WITNESS: Dora Briggs, step-daughter of Fox, of 2 Tobin Villas, Cuxton Road, Strood.
Fox was a retired Royal Marines Sergeant, with no fixed occupation, living on property and occasional work. He was 42 years old.
His wife had died in 1891. He was depressed at times, she thought caused by lack of regular work. He was happy at home with witness and her sister. He was of temperate habits. He went to bed about midnight on Tuesday; he had a bad cold. At 12.30 pm next day he was still in his room, she went to check how he was. It was not unusual for him to remain a long time in bed. He seemed to be asleep and was breathing heavily. At 2 o'clock she returned to his room, when she noticed a glass and empty bottle of laudanum. A full bottle of laudanum was in his box. The bottles came from different chemists in Gravesend. He was still asleep and could not be wakened. She and her sister went for Mr C. D . Levy, for help, he was away, so Mr Ogle went to the house and sent for Dr Packman. Fox had never threatened suicide, witness had no reason to believe he would do so.
LETTER ADDRESSED TO "CORONER, CITY OF ROCHESTER", found in Fox's box, stated he had taken 2 ounces of laudanum, he apologised for trouble he had caused. Another letter addressed to Mr Bassett, contained instructions for funeral and disposal of his property.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Witness did not know if Fox had had sun-stroke or fall whilst in the military. Juror stated that Fox had told him he had had sun-stroke.
WITNESS: William Ogle of Grove Road, Frindsbury, manager to Mr. Levy. He knew Fox, having done business for him. Last saw him Tuesday night at Conservative Club, they both had drink. Fox was sober but seemed depressed, saying he did not feel up to much. He had been worried about money and lack of work. He was well educated.
On Wednesday morning he went to Fox's house, Fox was foaming at the mouth and breathing heavily. Fox had vomited and his sheets were soaked. There was a strong smell of laudanum. Witness went for Dr Packman, when he arrived, they walked Fox around the room for 3 hours. Fox was then moved to the hospital.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Letter was in Fox's hand.
WITNESS: Ludford Cooper, surgeon at the hospital. The day after Fox was admitted pneumonia set in and Fox died that (Friday) evening.
VERDICT: "Suicide during temporary insanity"
165. Curbs
1938 - not recorded
166. Small Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN HIRD
WIFE OF GEORGE HIRD
WHO DIED MAY 9th 1888
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE HIRD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. 2nd 1917
AGED 68 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
GEORGE HIRD Labourer in Coke Ovens, Living with Woman (described in census as "Mistress"! ) and three young children.
ROW 14
167. Coped Concrete
No Inscription?
168. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BAKER DIED OCTOBER 30th 1911 AGED 79 YEARS
South Side
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE SAME DIED MARCH 20th 1904 AGED 74 YEARS
WILLIAM BAKER Publican "The Bell" ? (Kelly's Directory 1891)
169. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD WHITTAKER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 20th 1904
AGED 76 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord"
ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1917
AND WAS INTERRED AT COLMONELL, AYRSHIRE
"At Rest"
170. Curbs
IN SACRED MEMORY OF MARIA GOLDSMITH DIED JAN. 13th 1915 AGED 67 YEARS
171. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND KEZIA SIMMONS
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 14th 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO
TAMAR SIMMONS
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 13th 1922
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
172. Curbs
No Inscription?
173. Curbs
1940's - not recorded
174. Headstone and Curbs, Formerly had Low Railing
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN JENNINGS
WHO DIED JANUARY 5th 1890
AGED 71 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND NINE SONS
TO LAMENT HIS LOSS
ALSO
CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1907
AGED 84 YEARS
"Peacefully Sleeping"
ALSO
RICHARD JANES (sic) SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1896
AGED 41 YEARS
JOHN JENNINGS Fishmonger (1881 Census)
RICHARD JENNINGS River Policeman (1881 Census)
ROW 15
175. Foot Stone?
176. Pedestals, Cross Missing, Curbs
[IN MEMORY OF]
ANNIE MARIA GODFREY
WHO DIED 14th JANUARY 1897
AGED 38 YEARS
ANN GODFREY School Mistress at Milton, Gravesend (1891Census)
177. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JOHN HILL
DIED JANUARY 26th 1897
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO LUCY HILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 5th 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED JAMES HILL
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 16th 1905
AGED 23 YEARS
178. Damaged Curbs
No Inscription?
179. Small Curbs
South Side
IVY DOROTHY WHYTE DIED JANUARY 26th 1923 AGED [1DAY]
North Side
JOHN STEPHEN WHYTE DIED AUGUST 20th 1924 AGED 5 MONTHS
180. Fallen, Broken Headstone
LAURA
[ ]FUL AND AFFECTIONATE
DAUGHTER OF
[JAMES] AND CAROINE BURCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 31st 1876
IN THE 34th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
[JAM]ES BURCH
[FATHER] OF THE ABOVE
[WHO D]EPARTED THIS LIFE
[JANUARY] [ ] 1879
AGED 83 YEARS
"[The Lord is my] Shepherd"
JAMES BURCH Coach Proprietor in Chatham (1851 Census)
181. Headstone and Foot Stone
Thomas J. Hill, Chamberlain of the Rochester Oyster Fishery, died 1883
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ESTHER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS JOHN HILL
LATE CHAMBERLAIN of the
ROCHESTER OYSTER FISHERY
BORN OCTOBER 15th 1805
DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1883
"We can not Lord, thy purpose see,
But all is well that's done by Thee"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS JOHN HILL
BORN JULY 26th 1807
DIED JULY 11th 1883
"O, Lord, Thy Will be Done"
182. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROOKER
DIED 12th JULY 1879
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BROOKER
[DIED] [ ] FEBRUARY [ ? ]
[AGED [ ]YEARS]
WILLIAM BROOKER Dairyman in Rochester (1871 Census)
183. Coped Stone and Railings
North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARTHA TOOLEY LOUISA EELES
WIFE OF CHARLES WILLIAM EELES DIED APRIL 3rd 1879
AGED 57 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
South Side
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES WILLIAM EELES
HUSBAND OF MARTHA T. EELES
DIED AT CHATHAM 2nd FEBRUARY 1902 AGED 81 YEARS
184. Plain Ledger with Horizontal Cross
South Side
IN MEMORY OF MARY MOUVERLEY DIED 16th JULY 1879 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO LYDIA MOUVERLEY DIED [ ] NOVEMBER 1884 AGED 80 YEARS
185. Headstone. Face down too heavy to turn over
ROW 16
186. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM CHUDLEIGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
16th OF OCTOBER 1895
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF OUR DEAR MOTHER
ELIZABETH CHUDLEIGH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
5th OF FEBRUARY 1915
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"Loved by all who knew her"
ALSO ALBERT HENRY CHUDLEIGH
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 3rd 1916
AGED 46 YEARS
WILLIAM CHUDLEIGH Instructing Warden, Convict Prison, living in Gillingham ( 1881 Census)
Personal Estate £178 5s (Probate Index)
187. Curbs
188. Iron Marker
No Inscription?
189. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
190. Headstone
Face Down, too heavy to lift
191. Headstone and Curbs, Low Iron Railings
Frederick Davis who was fatally injured at Aveling and Porter, 1895
(The broken headstone of Peter Mears, on right)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK WALTER
THE [ ] SON OF
THOMAS & HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO MET WITH AN ACCIDENT ON THE 14th
AND DIED ON THE 21st DECEMBER 1895
AGED 14 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO PERCY HERBERT
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 4th 1917
IN HIS 33rd YEAR
FREDERICK DAVIS, DIED 1895
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
" A LAD KILLED BY MACHINERY
INQUEST: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester
CORONER: Mr W. H. Bell
FOREMAN OF JURY: Mr Wyles
FACTORY INSPECTOR: Mr J. A. Redgrave
COMPANY SOLICITOR: Mr R. Arnold
Deceased fatally injured by being caught in machinery (not specified) at Aveling and Porter's Works, Strood.
WITNESS: Father of deceased, Thomas Davis, of Strood, Engine Driver on S.E.Railway.
His son had been employed at firm five or six months. His son had told him he went into the machine to oil and clean the middle spindle. Witness asked him if anyone had sent him there, his son replied "No".
He also said his foot had slipped and he was caught by the machine.
WITNESS: Stephen William Franks of Rochester, Blacksmith at the works.
Deceased was under him. It was not part of deceased's job to go into the machine. Witness had never seen him in there. He saw deceased entangled in the machine about half past twelve, he did not see him go in. Deceased's right leg was trapped between the wheel and the frame. Witness stopped the machine. The guard was taken off to enable deceased to be released. Mr J. C. Boon stopped the bleeding from deceased's leg, and Dr Cowan was sent for.
TO QUESTION FROM JURY FOREMAN: The machine was not stopped during cleaning operations.
TO QUESTION FROM MR REDGRAVE: The machine was not used that morning. It was usually cleaned between 12 and 1 o'clock on Saturday. The two pinion wheels were fenced in on the outside but not inside. Witness thought guards should be fixed on the inside, if they had , the accident would not have happened.
WITNESS: Ernest Hurst of Rochester, Striker at the works..
He saw deceased standing on the machine wiping down the casing of the wheel. He heard a shout and saw that deceased was in the machine.
TO MR ARNOLD'S QUESTION: Witness saved deceased's arm from being caught and tied his leg with his neck tie.
WITNESS: George Smith of Rochester, Foreman of Smiths at the works.
Deceased had no business on the top of the machine. Witness believed machine was adequately protected. He had warned deceased not to go on to the machine when it was in motion. There was no reason why protection should be on the inside of the wheel.
QUESTION FROM MR REDGRAVE: "If anyone was in the machine while in motion, you would call it a death trap, would you not ?" Witness replied "Yes".
MEDICAL EVIDENCE: Mr L. Cooper, House Surgeon at the hospital.
The bone of deceased's leg was broken and splintered. The leg was greatly mangled and was amputated. Deceased did well for five days, but on Friday lock – jaw (tetanus) set in and deceased died on Saturday.
CORONER'S OPINION: The accident appeared to be entirely from the deceased's own fault.
VERDICT: "Death from Misadventure". The Jury believed the machine should be better guarded and stopped for cleaning. Mr Arnold said he would make this representation to Messrs Aveling and Porter."
192. Loose Pedestal Block
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD ARTHUR
PHILLIPS
[ ]
193. Small Curbs, no inscription ?
194. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WHIFFEN
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1874
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO MARY SOPHIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 22nd 1878
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1898
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
ADA ANNIE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1911
AGED 43 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
CHARLES WHIFFEN Iron Fitter (1871 Census)
195. Curbs
IN MOVING MEMORY OF ESTHER WHIFFEN WHO DIED MAY 6th 1919 AGED 56 YEARS
196. Headstone and Foot Stone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JAMES CLACKETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
25th MAY 1876
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO LUCY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th MAY 1884
AGED 72 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
197. Headstone and Curbs
"Though lost to Sight, to Memory ever Dear"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH HOBBS
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1874
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE HOBBS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES HOBBS
OF UPNOR
WHO DIED [ ] 23rd 1889
[AGED 79 YEARS]
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO JAMES HOBBS
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1895
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH CHOWNE
WIFE OF HENRY CHOWNE
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
CHARLOTTE & JAMES HOBBS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 29th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
JOSEPH HOBBS Fisherman at Upnor (1871 Census)
HENRY CHOWNE Foreman of Cement Works at Upnor (1891 Census)
198. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HINXMAN
DIED 2nd AUGUST 1874
AGED 34 YEARS
"Billows of Disappointment roll,
Along the Tide of restless Time,
But Gospel Hope bears up the Soul,
Till an Eternity of Light shall Shine"
WILLIAM HINXMAN Victualler, late of "Prince of Wales Inn", Canal Road.
Personal Estate under £200 (Probate Index)
199. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN CHARLES JESSUP
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1876
AGED 28 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
200. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS GEORGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 6th DEC. 1876
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"I look for the Resurrection of the Dead,
[ ] the Life of the [ ]
ALSO [ ]GE
(Rest Eroded)
THOMAS GEORGE Blacksmith (1871 Census)
201. Headstone, Very Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE MARY
DAUGHTER OF
ELI & SARAH ANN GILES
[WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [ ] ] 1878
[AGED 4 YEARS]
ALSO ELIZABETH SARAH ANN
DAUGHTER [OF THE ABOVE]
SARAH ANN [& ELI GILES]
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] 1879]
[AGED 11 MONTHS]
ALSO EDITH ALBERTA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1881]
[AGED 19 YEARS]
ALSO EDITH FLORENCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] ]1885
[AGED 18 MONTHS]
ALSO SELINA [DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE ?]
[WHO DIED JANUARY [ ] 1886]
[AGED 12 DAYS]
ELI GILES Eating House, Canal Road (1881 Census)
ROW 17
202. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM HEWETT DIED MARCH 24th 1934 AGED 81 HUSBAND OF
ELIZA HEWETT DIED MAY 10th 1921 AGED 71
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY WALKER SON OF ELIZA HEWETT
DIED APRIL 2nd 1895 AGED 17
203. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HEWITT
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
REBECCA HEWITT
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1894
AGED 57 YEARS
"Jesus can make a dying bed,
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head,
And breathe my life out sweetly there"
ALSO
REBECCA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1895
AGED 57 YEARS
INTERRED AT FELMERSHAM, BEDFORDSHIRE
"Her End was Peace"
JOHN HEWITT Labourer in Cement Works (1881 Census)
204. Iron, no inscription?
205. Broken Iron Plaque, all but last line missing
206. Broken Red Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PETER MEARS
BORN 13th MARCH 1836
DIED 26th MAY 1895
MARTHA MEARS
BORN 6th MARCH 1834
DIED 12th JUNE 1895
ELLEN MEARS
BORN 14th FEBRUARY 1873
DIED 17th MAY 1875
Rear
PERCY MEARS
BORN 2nd OCTOBER 1870
DIED 20th JULY 1876
PETER MEARS Cement Miller (1881 Census)
207. Loose Pedestal Block
ALFRED BOUCHER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
23rd OCTOBER 1895
AGED 73 YEARS
208. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR SISTER
MARY HONE
WHO DIED 3rd JAN. 1909
AGED 74 YEARS
"Jesus said come unto me all ye that
Labour and I will give you Rest"
ALSO
GEORGE HONE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1910
AGED 69 YEARS
209. Loose Pedestal Block
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MAY 1939
AGED 71 YEARS
ANNIE ELIZABETH SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 19th JULY 1943
AGED 50 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF
VIOLET EMILY SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th NOV. 1914
AGED 9 YEARS
WILLIAM SMALL Police Constable (1911Census)
210. Fallen Displaced Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUIS JAMES DAY
BORN AUG 30th 1875
DIED NOV 11th 1926
"At Rest"
ETHEL ELEANOR ANDERSON DAY
DIED MARCH 3rd 1954 AGED 77
ALBERT EDWARD DAY
DIED MARCH 13th 1934 AGED 61
"Peace"
LOUIS DAY Engine Fitter (1901Census)
ALBERT DAY Personal Estate £5,293 11s 10d (Probate Index)
211. Loose Pedestal Block
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTUS ROGER
CHEESMAN
BORN DECEMBER 29th 1907
DIED APRIL 14th 1909
ROW 18
212. Curbs
NELLIE K. MOORE DIED JUNE 27th 1927 AGED 23 YEARS
213. Curbs
MARY ANN WHITE DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1925 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WHITE WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1942 AGED 85 YEARS
214. Curbs
North Side
NATHANIEL WILLIAM STROUGHILL WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1928 AGED 80 YEARS
South Side
Fallen Face Down
NATHANIEL STROUGHILL Market Gardener (1901Census) Personal Estate £26 3s 6d (Probate Index)
215.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK LLOYD THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF JOHN AND BERTHA DAVIES (One Line)
DIED OCT. 26th 1927 AGED 16 YEARS
216. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ETHEL SUSAN CULLUM
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th JAN. 1927
AGED 42 YEARS
"Deep in our hearts her memory clings"
217. Headstone and Curbs
No Inscription?
218. Curbs
PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF ANNIE MARY WALKER WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1927 AGED 54 YEARS
219. Curbs
South Side
ANNIE ALICE WATERHOUSE WHO DIED 21st JAN 1927 AGED 58 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JOHN JOB WATERHOUSE DIED 23rd AUGUST 1929 AGED 58 YEARS
JOHN WATERHOUSE Waterman (1911 Census)
220. Broken Curb
IN MEMORY OF [ALFRE]D WILLIAM GEORGE WHO DIED 1st JAN 1929 AGED 36 YEARS
221– 228. Mostly Curbs
Post 1930 - not recorded
229. Broken Headstone, Not In Situ
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BILDING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 5th 1861 AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO SUSAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 24th 1874 AGED 65 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
JOHN BILDING Shipwright's Labourer (1851 Census)
223 – 231. Curbs
1940's and 50's - not recorded
ROW 19
232. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SIDNEY JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EVA DALTON
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1926
AGED 27 YEARS
233. Curbs
South Side
THOMAS JAMES HUDSON WHO DIED 17th SEPT. 1926 AGED 70 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA HIS WIFE WHO DIED 29th JAN. 1947 AGED 86 YEARS
234. Curbs
Engulfed in Holly
235. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIZZIE ROWE WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1938 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO EDGAR WALLACE ROWE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th JULY 1944 AGED 67 YEARS (One Line)
North Side
ALSO WALTER HENRY ROWE WHO DIED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1926 AGED 57 YEARS
EDGAR ROWE Skilled Labourer, Powder Magazine, Upnor (1911 Census)
236 – 237. Headstone 1930's, Curbs 1940's
- not recorded
238. Pedestals and Curbs, Fallen Cross
CHARLIE JOHN
ROSS
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1926
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO BRIDGET ROSS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1938 AGED 75 YEARS
DAUGHTER KATHERINE M. STONE
29th JUNE 1897 - 17th JANUARY 1995
CHARLES ROSS Army Pensioner and Boat Builder (1911Census)
239. Curbs
FREDERICK CHARLES HART DIED 26th NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE MARY MAY HART DIED 26th DECEMBER 1959 AGED 92 YEARS
240 – 251. Mostly Curbs 1930's – 50's
- not recorded
252. Small Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOROTHY ANN WATKINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd NOVEMBER 1929 AGED 6 YEARS
253. Small Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Gone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
'BILLY'
WILLIAM JOSEPH MEATH
WHO FELL ASLEEP
23rd FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 3 YEARS & 4 MONTHS
"How we miss him none can tell"
R.I.P.
ROW 20
254. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
255. Curbs
MINNIE HOLMES JAN. 17th 1925
256. Curbs
South Side
ELIZABETH ANN ANDREWS WHO DIED 13th FEBRUARY 1939 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO HER HUSBAND ARTHUR WILLIAM WHO DIED 3rd NOVEMBER 1951 AGED 79 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HER SON WILLIAM GEORGE ANDREWS WHO DIED 20th AUGUST 1925 AGED 20 YEARS
257. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED STROUD DIED 16th JAN 1925 AGED 67 YEARS
North Side
ALSO SELINA WENHAM DIED 2nd JAN 1950 AGED 81 YEARS
ALFRED STROUD Agricultural Labourer (1911Census)
258. Cruciform Coped
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SUSAN ALICE WIDOW OF S. SAYER
AND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE REV. JAMES FORMBY
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 1st JUNE 1926 AGED 86 YEARS
"He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live"
259. Curbs
South Side
MATILDA HUGHES DIED AT SOUTHAMPTON DEC. 27th 1924 AGED 57 YEARS
North Side
ALSO BERTHA THE BELOVED WIFE OF SIDNEY HUGHES AT REST 19th MARCH 1943 AGED74 YEARS
SIDNEY HUGHES DIED 16th APRIL 1947 AGED 78 YEARS
SIDNEY HUGHES Shipwright Chatham Dockyard (1911 Census)
260. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
A DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER
MARY HALES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th MAY 1925 AGED 58 YEARS
"When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply,
Let no ill dream disturb my rest,
No power of darkness me molest"
ALSO GRACE MAUD MARY HALES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 13th DEC 1951
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD HALES AGED 86 YEARS
(DIED 1952)
RICHARD HALES Brickfield Labourer (1911Census)
261. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
262. Curbs
South Side
MY DEAR MOTHER ANN BLACKMAN WHO DIED 18th DEC 1924 AGED 72 YEARS
North Side
ALSO RICHARD BLACKMAN DIED 14th MAY 1936 AGED 83 YEARS
RICHARD BLACKMAN Employed by Strood Rural District Council (1911 Census)
263. Vandalised Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER ALSO
ANNIE DEAN EMMANUEL CHARLES YOUNG
AT REST 22nd MAY 1941 AT REST 4th AUGUST 1925
AGED 76 YEARS AGED 50 YEARS
264. Curbs
South Side
IN REMEMBRANCE OF DONALD CALDER
WHO DIED 5th JULY 1925 AGED 89 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ALEXANDER JOHN CALDER
WHO DIED 26th JANUARY 1939 AGED 41 YEARS
DONALD CALDER Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory 1919)
265. Derelict Curbs
South Side
IN MEMORY OF ESTHER IVY STARTUP WHO PASSED AWAY 4th OCTOBER 1924 AGED 20 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ROSALIND STARTUP WHO PASSED AWAY 11th OCTOBER 1951 AGED 70 YEARS
266. Headstone
IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WILLIAM HANNAH
WHO DIED NOV 9th 1928
AGED 53 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO EDITH MAUD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 6th 1930
AGED 53 YEARS
"At Rest"
WILLIAM HANNAH General Smith (1911Census)
267 – 275. Mostly Curbs 1930's – 40's
- not recorded
ROW 21
276. Headstone and Curbs
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA
BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM RICHARD JARRETT
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
NOV 8th 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
"She hath done what she could"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM RICHARD JARRETT
WHO DIED 6th JANUARY 1928
AGED 82 YEARS
South Curb
ALSO ADA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED 1875 AGED 3 WEEKS
North Curb
ALSO GEORGE FREDERICK SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 1887 AGED 13 YEARS
WILLIAM JARRETT Unemployed Cement Labourer (1911Census)
277. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
GRACE
THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND MARTHA CASTLE
BORN 9th NOVEMBER 1899
DIED 13th APRIL 1924
"God is our Refuge and Strength"
ALSO THE ABOVE MARTHA CASTLE
DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1933
AGED 74 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES CASTLE
DIED 11th MARCH 1942
AGED 84 YEARS
278. Headstone missing from base
279. "Book" Tablet and Curbs and Small Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA WATKINS
WHO DIED
28th JUNE 1927ALSO HER HUSBAND
JOHN
WHO DIED
29th JUNE 1949
AGED 77
AGED 51
Small Tablet
WALTER WATKINS
1910 – 1982
ELIZABETH WATKINS
1919 – 2004
North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA CANNON WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1924 AGED 72 YEARS
South Curb
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM ELDEST SON OF E & J WATKINS
WHO DIED AT SEA IN SUBMARINE P315 18th APRIL 1943 AGED 40 YEARS
WILLIAM WATKINS, DIED 1943 Submarine P315 was H.M.S. " Truculent" sunk in a collision in the Thames Estuary in 1950
280. Curbs
South Side
GEORGE FREDERICK BURGOYNE WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 29th 1924 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ANN WIFE OF ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 15th 1952 AGED 81 YEARS
281. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RHODA LUCY DOW
CALLED HOME MARCH 2nd 1924
AGED 49 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JULIA AGNES DOW
DIED APRIL 19th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"Until the day break"
282 – 292. Mostly Curbs Post 1930
- not recorded
ROW 22
293. Curbs 1930's – 40's
- not recorded
294. Headstone and Curbs
"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH REBECCA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMUEL GEORGE ELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 15th JAN. 1923
AGED 66
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL GEORGE ELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 17th SEPT. 1926
IN HIS 73rd YEAR
"Until the day break"
SAMUEL ELLIS Insurance Agent (Kelly's Directory 1909) Personal Estate £315 9s 7d (Probate Index)
295. Curbs
JAMES WADY WHO DIED 30th JUNE 1922 AGED 67 YEARS
JAMES WADY Railway Guard in Rochester (1881 Census)
296. Curbs
South side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY GEORGE WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1923 AGED 37 YEARS
North Side
Fallen Face Down
297. Headstone missing above base
298. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE ELIZABETH GERTRUDE
BELOVED WIFE OF H. DRURY
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1923 AGED 24 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO DOROTHY VERA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MAY 1923 AGED 4 MONTHS
"Jesus called a little child"
299. Headstone, Curbs and "Book" Tablet
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN FRANCES
BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN CARTER
FELL ASLEEP 21st NOV. 1922
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO EDWIN CARTER
DIED 17th JANUARY 1935
AGED 82 YEARS
INTERRED IN LEWES
"Book" Tablet
IN LOVING AND
TREASURED MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
(LALL)
BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BASSETT
NEWMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON
17th MARCH 1947
AGED 59 YEARS
"Loved all the time"
EDWIN CARTER Cement Labourer (1911Census)
300 – 309. Mostly Curbs Post 1930
- not recorded
ROW 23
310. Curbs
South Side
HARRIETT WEAVER WHO DIED OCT. 4th 1921 AGED 82
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM WEAVER HUSBAND WHO DIED JAN. 29th 1930 AGED 87
WILLIAM WEAVER E.R.A. Royal Navy (1881 Census)
311. Cross and Curbs
No Inscription?
312. Curbs
South Side
SUSAN BARNETT WHO DIED 7th SEPT. 1921 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HENRY BARNETT WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1931 AGED 74 YEARS
HENRY BARNETT Labourer (1881 Census)
313. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDWIN HENRY CHAPMAN
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1921
AGED 70 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1954
AGED 93 YEARS
"Reunited"
EDWIN CHAPMAN Of Chatham, Royal Engineers' Pensioner (1901Census)
314. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LOUISA ELIZABETH ROGERS WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1922 AGED 66 YEARS
North Side
ALSO EDWARD THOMAS BELOVED HUSBAND WHO DIED 29th MAY 1936 AGED 75 YEARS
EDWIN ROGERS Gunpowder Labourer (1911Census)
315. Headstone and Curbs
Thick Holly obscures
316. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMOS MILES SANCTO DIED 4th AUGUST 1921 AGED 24 YEARS "God knows best"
North Side
ALSO EDWARD CHARLES SANCTO WHO FEEL ASLEEP 15th JANUARY 1940 AGED 77 YEARS "At Rest"
317. Headstone (not in situ)and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SUMLET STANIFORD
WHO DIED 8th JULY 1921
AGED 57 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SUMLET STANIFORD
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1938
AGED 80 YEARS
SUMLET STANIFORD Brickfields Labourer (1911Census)
318. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS EDWARD OVERY
WHO DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1928
AGED 78 YEARS
"His end was Peace"
ALSO ANN OVERY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1930
AGED 73 YEARS
"At Rest"
THOMAS OVERY Retired Publican (1911Census) Personal Estate £735 7s (Probate Index)
319 – 324. Curbs Post 1930 Not recorded
HERE IS FOOTPATH......NORTH WEST CORNER IS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
325. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SELINA ASKHAM DIED OCT. 19th 1917 AGED 71
North Side
ALSO HER HUSBAND WILLIAM HENRY ASKHAM DIED APRIL 25th 1920 AGED 76
WILLIAM ASKHAM Unemployed Labourer (1901 Census)
BAKER see HAMMOND
326. Flat Book Type Stone and C.W.G.C.
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
MUM AND DAD
J. BULLIMORE
WHO DIED
9th JULY 1920
AGED 64 YEARSE. C. BULLIMORE
WHO DIED
5th DEC. 1931
AGED 74 YEARS
C.W.WG. Headstone
149529 SIGNALMAN
G. A. WOSKET
ROYAL SIGNALS
13th JULY 1945 AGED 20
"Loved and Remembered Always"
J. BULLIMORE Stationer and Tobacconist at Bromley ? (1901Census)
327. Granite Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Fallen
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LUCY BUTLER
WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1917
AGED 62 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved, sleep and
take thy rest"
ALSO JAMES BUTLER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 23rd 1939
AGED 86 YEARS
South Side
HERBERT LEWIS
BUTLER
SUFFOLK REGT.
KILLED IN ACTION AT MONCHY
JUNE 16th 1917
INTERRED AT MONCHY
FRANCE
North Side
EDWARD GEORGE
BUTLER
2nd K.R.R.C.
DIED OF WOUNDS SEPT. 7th 1918
INTERRED AT LIGNY
FRANCE
JAMES BUTLER Manager of Brickfields (1911Census)
328. Pedestals, Tall Cross, Anchor and Chain, Masonic Symbol, and Curbs
James Butlin who drowned in France in 1919
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JAMES BUTLIN
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE BUTLIN
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT
ST. VALERY, FRANCE
JULY 21st 1919 AGED 39 YEARS
"Man goeth forth on to his work and their labours until the evening"
ALSO THE ABOVE ALICE BUTLIN WHO DIED JULY 3rd 1947
ARTHUR BUTLIN Personal Estate £1,934 2s 10d (Probate Index)
ARTHUR JAMES BUTLIN, DIED 1919
From Chatham News
"STROOD MAN DROWNED
The funeral took place at Frindsbury on Wednesday of Mr Arthur James Butlin (39). of 100 Frindsbury road, Master and part proprietor of the sailing barge Centaur. He accidentally met his death at St. Valery on Caux, France, on July 21st , and it appears that he must have fallen off a ladder from his barge to the quay, for in the water below he was found drowned.
Funeral rites were accorded in France, but the body was brought to England in his own barge, navigated by Mr Pudney, also a share holder in the Centaur.
In addition to the deceased's widow and mother and other relatives, there was a large attendance at the funeral, including Free Masons, Druids and Foresters, all of which he was a brother, and members of the Barge mens' Mutual Aid Society, the latter with their banner.
In the absence of the Vicar, the funeral service was read by the Vicar of St. Mary's, Strood, (the Rev. L. D. Hammond). There was a large collection of wreaths, including, in addition to family tributes, one from the Gillingham League of Freemasons, of which, Mr Butlin had long been a member."
329. C. W.G. C. Headstone
871 DRIVER
N. H. CHILDS
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
28th NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 22
"In loving memory of
Our dear son,
Forever with the Lord"
330. Curbs
South Side
ERNEST FREDERICK JOHN COOPER WHO DIED 27th JAN. 1917 AGED 39 YEARS
North Side
ALSO LUCY MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 12th OCTOBER 1933 AGED 57 YEARS
ERNEST COOPER Skilled Labourer (1911Census)
COOTES see HOGBEN
331. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF EDWARD CRAKE DIED 15th OCT. 1915 AGED 42 YEARS
EDWARD CRAKE Chalk Dipper Clay (1901 Census), Beer Retailer (Kelly's Directory 1909) Same man?
332. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEVI GEORGE CUMBERLAND
WHO DIED 6th JAN. 1921 AGED 59 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE FLORENCE LOUISA CUMBERLAND
WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1952 AGED 81 YEARS
LEVI CUMBERLAND Police Pensioner/ Labourer (1911Census)
333. Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Missing
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM LAING DUNCAN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 24th 1919
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO FANNY LOUISA DUNCAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AT REST 1st SEPTEMBER 1960 AGED 79
WILLIAM DUNCAN Lace Merchant in Rochester (1911Census)
334. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN EYNON
WHO DIED 29th AUGUST 1919
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1945
AGED 43 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN EYNON Police Constable (1911Census)
335. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY CHARLES HILL WHO DIED MAY 20th 1917 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE SARAH HILL WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1933 IN HER 85th YEAR
HENRY HILL Fishmonger (1911Census)
336. Headstone and Curbs
Thomas T. J. Hill, (son of Thomas, who died in 1883)
He was also Chamberlain of the Rochester Oyster Fishery, died 1928
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
SUSANNAH HILL
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 17th 1918
AGED 75 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
JOHN THOMAS JENNINGS HILL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 16th 1928
AGED 85 YEARS
"Resting"
CHAMBERLAIN OF THE ROCHESTER
OYSTER FISHERY FOR 26 YEARS
ALSO
EUSTACE WILLIAM HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1944
AGED 62 YEARS
EUSTACE HILL Fisherman (1911Census)
JOHN THOMAS JENNINGS HILL Shrimp Merchant (1901 Census)
From Chatham Observer
"FIFTY YEARS A JUROR
DEATH OF MR. J. T. J. HILL
We regret to record the death of Mr John Thomas Jennings Hill (85) of 49, Grove Road, Strood, which sad event occurred at a nursing home in Chatham in the early hours of Monday morning.
A native of Strood, the deceased was born in a house on old Rochester Bridge and for that reason he was always known as the Kentish Man nearest the Men of Kent.
Prior to his retirement about 35 years ago he followed the avocation of a fisherman, and as such had many thrilling experiences. On one of his last voyages he was swept overboard by a heavy sea, and was rescued by one of his sons. He was a member of the jury of the Rochester Oyster Fishery for 51 years, and was for 26 years the Chamberlain.
The Admiralty Court on Saturday was the first he had failed to attend for over half a century. Little, however, was it thought that he was so near his end.
Mr Hill was a staunch Liberal and a prominent member of the Strood Workmens' Club. He was a keen billiard player, and only a few months ago won the billiards cup in a competition at the club.
He leaves seven sons and one daughter (Mrs Hollins), his wife having pre-deceased him some ten years.
The interment takes place in Frindsbury Churchyard on Saturday at 2.15 pm."
337. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JAMES AUSTIN HOGBEN A.I.F.
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE*
AGED 24 YEARS
KILLED IN GALLIPOLI AUGUST 17th 1915
"At Rest"
South Curb
IN MEMORY OF HANNAH HOGBEN WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1901 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA COOTES WHO DIED MAY 25th 1901 AGED 43 YEARS
(* The top half of the headstone remains blank)
338. Pedestals, Part Missing, Cross Fallen
[IN MEMORY OF]
ARTHUR HOWARD
WHO PASSED AWAY ON
MARCH 3rd 1918 AGED 63 YEARS
[ Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF ANN ELIZABETH BAKER
DIED JUNE 17th 1942 AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EDWARD BAKER WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1933
AGED 77 YEARS "His End was Peace"
ARTHUR HOWARD Labourer (1911Census)
339. Book Type Tablet
AT REST
ELIZA MARIA
IZABY
ALSO
JAMES IZABY DIED 11th JULY
1916
AGED 66 YEARS
DIED 14th JAN. 1931
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
JAMES IZABY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
JEPSON see MIDDLETON
340. Pedestals, Cross Missing
EMILY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM ROBERT JONES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
2nd FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 59 YEARS
"Oh, call it not death tis a holy sleep,
And the precious soul the Lord doth keep,
She will wake again and how satisfied ,
With likeness of him for her who died"
ALSO WILLIAM ROBERT JONES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th OCT 1936
AGED 77 YEARS
WILLIAM JONES Engine Driver, S.E.R. (1911Census)
341. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
JULIA JURY
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1916
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd JUNE 1924
AGED 78 YEARS
"In Peace"
342. Pedestals
FLORENCE
MARY
KERRIDGE
WHO DIED 22nd OCT. 1918
AGED 40 YEARS
"At Rest"
343a. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT REBECCA LANDERS WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1916 AGED 66 YEARS (One line)
ALSO WILLIAM LANDERS WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1950 AGED 101 YEARS
343b. Headstone, Foot Stone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH EDWARD LANDERS
WHO DIED [APRIL] [ ] 1899
AGED [15 ] YEARS
ALSO
ERNEST MOSES LANDERS
WHO DIED [APRIL] [ ] 1899
AGED [7] YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
344. Curbs
North Side
GEORGE ALFRED LANDERS DIED 8th NOV. 1916 AGED 32 YEARS
South Side
THOMAS WILLIAM LANDERS DIED 17th DECEMBER 1925 AGED 46 YEARS
WILLIAM LANDERS, DIED 1950
From Chatham News, August 1948
"Why all the fuss?"
"Asks Mr Landers on his 100th birthday
"What's all the fuss about ?" Mr William Landers asked good humouredly when the Mayor of Rochester (Alderman A. C. Lyle) paid a special visit to him at his home, 144 Weston Road, Strood, on Friday. Mr Landers was 100 years old on that day.
The Mayor then read a telegram from the King sent from Balmoral Castle, Scotland. It stated; "The King and Queen are much interested to hear that you are celebrating your 100th birthday and send you hearty congratulations and good wishes – Private Secretary."
Among the many other congratulatory messages was a telegram from the Mayor of Rochester himself.
BIRTHDAY GIFTS
After he had shaken hands with Mr Landers, the Mayor presented him with a box of cigarettes, tobacco, some cheroots ---- and some liquid refreshments"
(Was the Mayor trying to finish the old gentleman off ?)
From the Chatham News, January 1950
"DEATH OF A STROOD CENTENARIAN
Strood's oldest citizen, Mr William Landers, of 144 Weston Road, Strood, died in Milton Regis Hospital, on Tuesday at the age of 101.
The son of a man who was born only four years after the Battle of Waterloo, Mr Landers started work at the age of eight on a Frindsbury farm, being paid 6d a day. Later he worked at the Crown and Quarry Cement Works, Frindsbury.
Since the death of his wife in 1916, he had lived with Mrs Dean, his eldest daughter. He had outlived six of his ten children.
He was a founder member of Strood Gospel Mission, and a service will be held at the Mission Hall,
Brompton Lane, tomorrow (Sat.) morning at 11.45 am. Interment will follow at Frindsbury Parish Churchyard."
THOMAS LANDERS Labourer (1901Census)
345. Voluted Scroll and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN
THE DEAR HUSBAND OF
FRANCES LARKIN
WHO DIED FEB. 10th 1919
"He's rejoicing in Heaven we hope,
With God's angels for ever to dwell,
He was loved and respected by all,
God called and he bade us farewell"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCES LARKIN
WHO DIED JULY 14th 1928
AGED 83 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
JOHN LARKIN Farmer (1901Census)
Personal Estate (of Sole Street Farm) £4,443 8s 5d (Probate Index)
346. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT EDGAR LENTON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1928 AGED 41 YEARS
347. Fallen Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
GEORGE ERNEST LOFT
WHO DIED 21st JUNE 1928
AGED 34 YEARS
"Till we meet again"
ALSO GRACE ANN HIS WIFE
REUNITED 28th FEB 1959
AGED 65 YEARS
LOVE see MANSBRIDGE
348. C.W.W.G. Headstone
20743 BOMBARDIER
A. G. MASON
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
15th JUNE 1918 AGE 34
349. Headstone, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
South Curb
JOSIAH MANSBRIDGE WHO DIED 28th NOV 1918 AGED 85 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO EMMA MANSBRIDGE WHO DIED 27th OCT. 1873 AGED 40 YEARS INTERRED AT RYARSH
Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE MAXTED LOVE
WHO DIED SUDDENLY ON 15th DEC. 1927
AGED 70 YEARS
"Now at Rest"
JOSIAH MANSBRIDGE Gardener, Father in Law to William Jones (341) (1901 Census)
GEORGE LOVE Rail Engine Driver (1911Census)
350. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS EDWARD MIDDLETON WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1916 AGED 39 YEARS (One line)
North Side
ALSO JOHN BELLAMY JEPSON WHO DIED 8th MAY 1928 AGED 56 YEARS
THOMAS MIDDLETON Engineer's Clerk (1911Census)
351. Curbs
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CAROLINE MILES DIED APRIL 18th 1919 AGED 62 YEARS (One line)
352. Curbs
South Side
ERNEST HENRY MILLS WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1928 AGED 28 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZABETH MILLS WHO DIED 22nd JULY 1953 AGED 85 YEARS
ERNEST MILLS Gardener (1911Census)
353. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MINNIE
BELLE OLLEY
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1916
AGED 43 YEARS
"None can fill your place, dear wife,
One so good and true,
We sadly miss your dear kind face,
And always think of you"
354. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES TIMOTHY PLEASANCE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th JULY 1918
AGED 70 YEARS
"One of the best"
ALSO ELIZABETH MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON JULY 31st 1919
AGED 71 YEARS
"Until the day break"
355. C. W. G. C. Headstone
51007 L/BOMBARDIER
R. E. PULLEN
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
29th SEPTEMBER 1920 AGE 30
356. Curbs
South Side
ALFRED EDWARD RAYNER WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1920 AGED 48 YEARS "At Rest"
North Side
ALSO CLARA EMILY RAYNER HIS WIFE WHO DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1943 AGED 70 YEARS
ALFRED RAYNER Railway Signalman (1901Census)
357. Curbs
South Side
THOMAS COLLIN RUTTER WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1920 AGED 61 "Rest in Peace"
North Side
ALSO ERNEST JAMES RUTTER WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1930 AGED 29 "Loved by all who knew him"
THOMAS RUTTER Agricultural Labourer (1911Census)
SEAGER see USMAR
358. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 7th OCT. 1915
AGED 59 YEARS
"Until the day break"
ARTHUR JAMES SELLIS
DEARLY LOVED YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS DROWNED ON H.M.S. FORMIDABLE
1st JAN 1915 AGED 20 YEARS
"Beloved he lived, bravely he died,
One of the best, we miss him still"
ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD SELLIS
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
24th APRIL 1917 AGED 30 YEARS
"He died for Britain's Freedom,
And the Honour of his Race"
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS SELLIS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
WILLIAM SELLIS Police Constable (1911Census)
ARTHUR SELLIS H.M.S. "Formidable" was a pre- Dreadnought battleship, launched in 1897, she was heavily armed and armoured. Sunk by a German U Boat in the English Channel; over 500 of the crew were drowned along with Sellis.
359. Pedestals and Cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS DAVID SHILLITO
WHO FELL ASLEEP 16th NOV.1917
AGED 47 YEARS
THOMAS SHILITO Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory1895) Personal Estate £1,091 3s (Probate Index)
360. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs
TR13/84088 RIFLEMAN
F. W. SIMMONS
3rd NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 18
"The Lord watch
between we and thee
when we are absent
from one another"
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR SON FREDERICK WILLIAM SIMMONS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE (One line)
ON THE 3rd OF NOVEMBER 1918 IN COLCHESTER HOSPITAL AGED 18 YEARS "Rest in Peace"
South Side
ANNIE ELIZABETH SIMMONS ALSO GEORGE EDWARD SIMMONS
DIED 28th MARCH 1931 AGED 62 YEARS DIED 31st DECEMBER 1935 AGED 67 YEARS
361. C.W.G.C. Headstone
SR/9328 PRIVATE
C.E. SMITH
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
23rd MARCH 1918 AGED 21
"We shall go to him,
But he will not,
Return to us"
362. Curbs
ETHEL MAUD WIFE OF EDWIN ARTHUR TILLEY DIED 6th APRIL 1921 AGED 41 YEARS
EDWIN TILLEY Civil Servant, H.M. Treasury, living in Gravesend (1911Census)
363. Granite Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN FOND MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR AND ONLY DAUGHTER
DORIS CLARA TIMBRELL
BORN OCT. 30th 1893
DIED NOV. 6th 1918
"Only to see her face again,
Only to hear her speak"
364. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS TUGWELL
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1919
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
ARTHUR TUGWELL
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT CAMBRAI
NOVEMBER 29th 1917 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE FREEMAN TUGWELL
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1946
AGED 83 YEARS
THOMAS TUGWELL Antique Dealer in Rochester (1911Census)
365. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE (NANCY) ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE HORACE USMAR
BORN 15th JAN. 1878 DOED 19th JUNE 1927
"Lead, Kindly Light"
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE H. USMAR
DIED 5th OCT. 1942 AGED 84 YEARS
South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM H. SEAGER WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 27th 1923 AGED 51 YEARS (One line)
North Curb
ALSO MARY LOUISA SEAGER WHO DIED MAY 4th 1943 AGED 69 YEARS
GEORGE USMAR Personal Estate £13,342 8s 7d (Probate Index)
WILLIAM SEAGER Corn Warehouseman (1911Census)
366. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM DAVID VALLANCE WHO DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1920 AGED 67 YEARS
North Side
HANNAH VALLANCE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1949 AGED 85 YEARS
WILLIAM VALLENCE Charge hand of Joiners (1911Census)
367. Pedestals, Fallen Cross, and Curbs
East Side
TO THE
DEAR MEMORY OF
ROBERT
HENRY WARBURTON 'BOBBIE'
DIED 25th MAY 1919
AGED 11 YEARS
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
North Side
ALSO
MARGARET ELIZABETH
WARBURTON
DIED 2nd JUNE 1944
"Resting"
(No age given, was 60 years)
368. Headstone and Curbs
IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WARD
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF OCTOBER 1918
AGED 48 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WARD
WHO DIED ON THE 26th OF JULY 1924
AGED 52 YEARS
369. Headstone and Curbs
IHS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CELIA WAKE WARREN
BORN AT LITTLE HORWOOD, BUCKS. FEB. 10th 1879
AND PASSED AWAY AT CHATTENDEN MAY 11th 1916
AGED 37 YEARS
"And ye now, therefore, have sorrow but I will,
See you again and your heart shall rejoice"
370. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LOUISA REBECCA WELLER
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1919 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO JAMES HUSBAND OF ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1927 AGED 84 YEARS
AND ANN DAUGHTER OF ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1946 AGED 69 YEARS
JAMES WELLER Agricultural Labourer (1901Census)
371. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES WHELLER
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARGARET LAVINIA WHEELER
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 30th 1918
AGED 65 YEARS
"How blessed are they whose
Toils are ended"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARGARET LAVINIA WHELLER
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 31st 1932
AGED 79 YEARS
JAMES WHELLER Railway Clerk (1901Census)
372. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILSON WHO DIED 14th NOVEMBER 1917 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO FANNY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1937 AGED 75 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ERNEST THEIR SON WHO DIED 30th JULY 1926 AGED 35 YEARS
THOMAS WILSON
Coachman (Domestic) (1911 Census)
373. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WOODLAND WHO DIED 3rd AUGUST 1917 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO ROSE HANNAH WOODLAND WHO DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 68 YEARS
JAMES WOODLAND Metropolitan Police Pensioner (1911Census)
374. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WOODROW
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1918
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1926
AGED 76 YEARS
CHARLES WOODROW Boot Maker (1901Census)
WOSKET see BULLIMORE
(The remaining monuments in this section are either post 1930 or have inscriptions missing)
APPENDIX
375. Colonel George Baker, C. B.
I remember walking into the burial ground about 30 years ago, and noticing a headstone to a military man, (whose name I could not remember), but I remember the C. B. because Companions of the Bath are rather thin on the ground in the Medway Towns.
This must have been Colonel Baker, and if his headstone is still here it could be one of those fallen face down. I did try to raise these stones sufficiently to read them, but lacking a suitable lever, I was unable to do so. So, I have included the short Times obituary published on the day of his burial, October 22nd 1910. I assume that Colonel Baker was related to the Baker family who farmed Manor Farm, his abode at the time of his death.
"COL. GEORGE BAKER
The death has taken place at Frindsbury, Rochester, of Colonel George Baker, C.B., at the age of 70. Colonel Baker was with the 67th (South Hampshire Regiment) throughout the campaign of 1860 in China, and carried the regimental colour at the action in Sinho, at the taking of Tangku, and with the storming party of the Taku Fort, the ditch of which he crossed and planted the colours on the cavalier.
He was also present at the surrender of Peking, and received the China medal and two clasps. He was again with the 67th throughout the Afghan campaign of 1878–80, and was present in the engagement at Charasiah on October 6th 1879, and in the operations round Kabul in December, 1879, including the investment of Sherpore. He was mentioned in despatches, and received the medal and two clasps.
Five years later, in 1885–6, he led the 67th as its commanding officer, in the Burmese Expeditions until after the surrender of Mandalay, and was again mentioned in despatches, made a Companion of the Bath, and granted the medal with clasp.
Colonel Baker afterwards returned with his regiment to Chatham, where he was stationed until given a district in Ireland.
The funeral takes place today at Frindsbury"
Index of Names - from gravestones only
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ANDREWS 256
ASKHAM 325
ATKINS 143
AUSTIN 337
BAKER 3, 67, 168, 338, 375
BALDOCK 113
BARDEN 36, 76, 78, 101
BARNETT 57, 312
BASSETT 299
BATES 91
BEALE 89
BEANEY 158
BELLAMY 350
BENNETT 83
BERRY 4
BIGG 91
BILDING 229
BLACKMAN 31, 262
BLAIR 24
BLAKE 66
BOLTON 69
BOUCHER 37, 207
BOURNE 52, 81, 97, 102
BRIDGER 110
BRIGGS 164
BROOKER 182
BUDD 21
BULLEN 42
BULLIMORE 326
BURCH 180
BURGESS 6
BURGOYNE 124, 280
BUTLER 327
BUTLIN 328
BYAST 129
CALDER 264
CAMPBELL 21, 35
CANNON 279CARTER 299
CASTLE 158
CASTLE 277
CASWELL 32
CHAPMAN 313
CHEESEMAN 98
CHEESMAN 211
CHILDS 329
CHOWNE 197
CHUDLEIGH 186
CLACKETT 196
CLARK 130
COOK 76
COOPER 29, 330, 337
CORNELIUS 109
COULTER 125
CRAKE 331
CROUCH 38
CULLUM 216
CUMBERLAND 332
CUTLAND 13
DALTON 232
DAVIDSON 134
DAVIES 215
DAVIS 191
DAY 99, 144, 210
DIPLOCK 100
DOW 281
DRURY 298
DUNCAN 333
EELES 183
ELLIS 294
EVENDEN 30, 73
EYNON 334
FORMBY 258
FOX 164
FRANCIS 150FRANKS 19
FRENCH 11, 32
FRY 123
GARDNER 8
GEORGE 200, 296
GILES 201
GLADISH 155
GODFREY 176
GOLDSMITH 170
GOODEVE 21
GRIMES 138
GROOMBRIDGE 145
GURR 87
HALES 260
HAMMOND 29, 151
HANCOCK 103
HANNAH 84, 266
HARPUM 85b
HARRISON 28
HART 239
HAYMAN 111
HAYWARD 47
HEAD 62
HEWETT 202, 203
HILL 13, 93, 177, 181, 335, 336
HINDS 135
HINXMAN 198
HIRD 148, 166
HOBBS 197
HODGE 41
HOGBEN 337
HOLLAND 133
HOLLIDAY 9
HOLMES 255
HONE 208
HONEYMON 88
HOWARD 338
HUDSON 233
HUGHES 259
IRONMONGER 8
IZABY 14, 339
JANES 174
JARRETT 111, 276
JENNINGS 12, 174, 336
JEPSON 350
JESSUP 199
JOHNSON 60
JONES 340
JUPP 147
JURY 341
KEMP 17
KENNARD 1
KERRIDGE 342
LAING 333
LANDERS 343b, 344, 343a
LANGLEY 85b
LARKIN 345
LEANEY 121, 159
LENTON 346
LEWRY 61
LLOYD 215
LOFT 347
LONDON 34
LOVE 349
MANSBRIDGE 349
MARCH 42
MARSH 131
MASON 348MAXTED 349
MEARS 206
MEATH 253
MIDDLETON 96, 350
MILES 316, 351
MILLS 352
MISKIN 22
MOORE 212
MOUVERLEY 184
NEAME 27
NESHAM 148
NEWMAN 299
NICHOLLS 136
OLLEY 353
OSENTON 66
OTWAY 52
OVERY 318
PARDOE 26
PARSONS 53
PHILLIPS 101
PHILLIPS 192
PLEASANCE 354
POCOCK 50, 132
POOLEY 82
POTTERTON 107
PRATT 134
PULLEN 355
PUTTIFER 58, 59
RAYNER 356
ROBERTS 39, 80, 126, 143
ROGERS 314
ROSER 41
ROSS 238
ROWE 235
RUTTER 357
SALES 49
SANCTO 316
SAUNDERS 2
SAUNDERS 67
SAYER 258
SCOTCHMAN 106
SEAGER 365
SELLIS 358
SHILLITO 359
SIMMONS 171, 360
SINCLAIR 21
SKINNER 15
SMALL 209
SMITH 361
SPINK 37
STANIFORD 317
STARTUP 46, 265
STIRRUP 56
STOBBART 86
STONE 21, 68, 128, 239
STROUD 257
STROUGHILL 214
STRUDWICK 119
SUMLET 317
SUMMER 46
TIBE 34
TILLEY 362
TIMBRELL 363
TOOLEY 183
TREMAIN 82
TRUMAN 57
TUFFEY 17
TUGWELL 364
TULLY 95
TURNER 104
USMAR 365
VALLANCE 366
WADY 295
WAGHORNE 51
WAKE 369
WAKELING 7
WALKER 218
WALLER 122
WALLIS 23
WALTER 64, 76
WARBURTON 367
WARD 368
WARDEN 146
WARREN 369
WARWOOD 25
WATERHOUSE 219
WATKINS 15, 24, 252, 279
WEAVER 78, 310
WELLER 370
WELLS 142
WENHAM 257
WEST 105
WHELLER 371WHIFFEN 194, 195
WHITE 85a, 213
WHITEBREAD 72
WHITMORE 127
WHITTAKER 169
WHYLAND 8
WHYTE 179
WIGG 10
WILDISH 160
WILKINSON 149
WILLIAMS 77
WILLIAMSON 108
WILLS 42, 43
WILSON 118, 372
WINNE 5
WOODLAND 373
WOODROW 374
WOSKET 326
WYLES 79
YOUNG 263
Monumental Inscriptions of Unitarian Church, Chatham
Monumental Inscriptions of Unitarian Church, Chatham, recorded by D. E. Williams 2014.
Introduction The Baptist Church was first established in Chatham about 1655. It moved to the present site on Hammond Hill, formerly Heaviside Lane, around the end of the 17th century, the oldest monument in the churchyard is an early 18th century headstone, although it might even date from the end of the 17th century, sadly, it is completely eroded. I do not know what sort of building stood here then, but a replacement was built in 1802, (shown in the watercolour of 1885); this, in turn, was replaced by the present building in 1888/9. Before the church became known as the Unitarian Church, it was the General Baptist Church.
It is apparent from the watercolour and fragments remaining, that there are several missing monuments, including a tall one with draped urn, visible in the painting. I can not explain the destruction of these monuments but it may have happened during the re-building of 1888, although it is hard to believe that the builders could have been so careless, especially under the eyes of the congregation and the sponsors of the new church, the sisters, Miss Tribe and Mrs Wood? Also odd, is the lack of a ledger on the large stone clad vault close to Thomas Wood's grave, and the lack of any sign of inscription on the low tomb, immediately west of the porch.
From the Sexton's record, it is clear there are numerous burials in the cellar, (or under-croft, it's floor is on street level, on Hammond Hill), but only one grave marker remains, (Bowles).
I have included thorough summaries of all pre 1858 wills, both the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and the Rochester Courts. Unfortunately, the modern Principal Probate Registry charge too much for copies, so I have included the "bare bones" of their index summary.
I have also included general notes on as many people as possible, including information from newspapers.
I am very grateful to the Pastor, Mrs Beryl Payne, for her kindness and interest. Her gift of a copy of the surviving burial register and Sexton's record is very much appreciated
Amateur watercolour by E. Drake, of the 1802 Chapel, painted in 1885, a few years before re-building.
The 1888-9 church from the south
CHURCHYARD - EAST SIDE
1. COPED RED GRANITE
Bacon Family
North SideIN MEMORY OF
MATTHEW BACONMANY YEARS CIVIL ENGINEER OF H. M. DOCKYARD
DIED 9th JUNE 1849 AGED 74
AND OF CATHERINE HIS WIFE
DIED 29th JANUARY 1855 AGED 78
South SideIN MEMORY OF
MATTHEW SON OF MATTHEW AND EMMA BACONDIED 4th JANUARY 1847 AGED 4
EMMA WIFE OF MATTHEW BACONDIED 3rd JANUARY 1849 AGED 45
SOHIA SECOND WIFE OF MATTHEW BACONDIED 10th APRIL 1855 AGED 46
MATTHEW BACON DIED DEC. 1st 1878 AGED 65
Matthew Bacon, Senior was Master of the Sawmills and also Master Mill Wright in H. M. Dockyard, Chatham, (Pigot's and Wright's Directories, both 1830's.)
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will is dated 20th November 1844
This will is fairly long and contains much technical detail which is omitted.
He appoints wife, Catherine and sons, William, Matthew, Frederick and John Francis, executors. They are to be provided with suitable mourning. Wife is to have sufficient money for her support until rents left to her are due. Household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china to wife for life, as long as she remains his widow. To her and sons, all his freehold and leaseholds, including windmill for grinding corn and raising spring water, rents, lands and his share in properties in Chatham and elsewhere, except that invested in him as trustee or of mortgagee, his money, investments, including shares in the Rochester and Chatham Gas Light Company, or any other company. Remainder to wife and sons, upon trust, to invest in Public Funds. Income from his properties to be paid to wife for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then in trust for all sons or their children, if any sons are dead, shared equally; principal can be used for advancement of any dead son's children.
Son Matthew to be allowed to hold house and shop, with mill in Ordnance Street, including income from water supplied by mill. He is to pay £70 per annum to his mother as long as she remains a widow. When she dies or remarries, the property to be valued for the purpose of equal division. The value including income from the water supply is estimated at £1,400, estimated value of testator's house in Ordnance Terrace is £500. Personal estate is to be valued. If son Matthew wishes to purchase property in Ordnance Street, at the value of £1,400, he should announce his intention within 3 months of the death or remarriage of his mother.
Son William's health may obliged him to to abandon his occupation, if he gives notice of this, and pays certain sums into his father's hands, he shall have the income from the Gas Light Company shares, for life. If he signifies intent within 1 year he is to pay £250, within 2 years, £200, within 3 years, £150, within 4 years, £100, within 5 years, £50, if more than 5 years, nil.
Ann wife of William is to get an annuity of £30 for life, (after his death), while she remains his widow, if she remarries, she will get £20 per annum.
If William complies with above condition and sons get mother's approval they can sell shares in the Gas Light Company and invest money for benefit of William for his life. If William dies before the sale of the shares, then Ann's consent must be had in writing for the sale.
Witnesses: Harold Whitehead, Butcher, Ordnance Place, Chatham, Thomas Hodges, Baker, same place and Thomas Whitehead, Annuitant?, same place
Proved 16th June 1849
William Bacon is an engineer of Bury, Lancs., Matthew is a Miller, James Frederick is a Gentleman, also of Bury and John a Grocer and Baker of Upnor, Kent. Value of effects under £4,000.
The Murder of Catherine Bacon
On the 29th January, about 9 o'clock in the morning, a 10 year old boy knocked on the front door of the Bacon's house, 11 Ordnance Terrace, hoping to earn a few pence clearing snow from the path to the house. The door was opened by 18 year old Elizabeth Laws, Mrs Bacon's maid. The boy was startled to see that her throat was cut! The terrified boy ran home, telling a Railway Porter who was delivering parcels nearby, about the injured maid. The porter went into the house and found the battered body of Mrs Bacon (it was subsequently found that she was killed with an hatchet, which was kept in the house). The wound to Laws' throat was not life threatening and when she was receiving medical aid, a bloodstained packet of jewellery fell from her dress. Laws claimed that two men had burst in, killed her mistress and cut her throat.
The inquest jury brought in a verdict of wilful murder against Elizabeth Laws. She claimed that when she and Mrs Bacon were attacked, she screamed loudly, but the servants in the adjoining houses heard nothing. There was no sign that anyone else had been in the house, no one was seen entering or leaving the front, and fresh snow in the garden did not have any signs that two men had walked that way, the gate was fastened with a wedge, from the inside.
Elizabeth Laws stood trial at the Kent Assizes at Maidstone in March. Although the circumstantial evidence was, seemingly, overwhelming, the jury was not satisfied that the evidence was strong enough and was acquitted of the murder charge. She was however convicted of the lesser charge of stealing Mrs Bacon's property and was jailed for 6 months with hard labour.
The murder and inquest was reported in The Times and can be seen on-line, by entering one's library card number; the trial was reported in full by the Maidstone Journal.
Matthew Bacon Junior, was a Corn Miller, Grocer and Tea Dealer (Bagshaw's Directory 1847)
and Miller and Corn Factor (1871 Census).
Chatham Observer, December 7th 1878
"Death of Mr M. Bacon
Mr Matthew Bacon, of Ordnance – place, Chatham, died at his residence during the night of Saturday, after a brief but severe illness of inflammation and bronchitis. He was in his sixty – seventh year. For many years he carried on the business of miller and was the proprietor of the water works by which the residents of the district surrounding the mill were supplied with water."
Principal Probate Registry Index:William Beadell Bacon of Tunbridge Wells, Dentist, son, Emma Catherine Brown, daughter, wife of Robert Ross Brown of Strood, (Doctor) and Joseph Pearson Rose of Highgate, Gentleman were executors. Value of effects under £1,000.
2. HEADSTONE (Bottom half very eroded)
IN
MEMORY OF
ELEANOR WIFE OF
BENJAMIN BONDWHO DIED [ ] FEBRUARY] 1825 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE BENJAMIN BONDWHO DIED 10th ? MAY 1855 AGED 74 YEARS
JOHN KAINS BOND SON OF THE ABOVE
[ ]
[ ]
BENJAMIN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] 1806 ? AGED [ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ] ELEANOR BOND
Benjamin Bond was a Baker, his Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will is dated 6th March 1850
He was late of Chatham , now of Rochester.
His Assurance Policy in the United Kent Life Assurance Institution or Company, all his goods, chattels, money, investments and effects to be shared equally between his daughters, Betsy Kains Bond (Bond married Elizabeth Kains at Cuxton in 1808), and Ellen Bond. If either die in his lifetime, the whole to the survivor. Daughters are executors.
Witnesses: Edward Wickham and James Winch
Affidavit dated 17th July 1855
James Winch of Rochester, Wine Merchant,is sworn. He is surviving witness and confirms that Bond signed will in the presence of the witnesses and that they signed in each other's presence and that of Bond.
Proved 20th July 1855
3. LEDGER ON GROUND (Broken & eroded)
Bridge Family
IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
ALEXANDER BRIDGEOF THE PARISH OF STROOD
WHO DIED 17th NOV. 1772
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS THEIR SON
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
ALEXANDER BRIDGE, GENT.
DIED 19th DEC. 1799 AGED 72? YEARS
ALSO JAMES BRIDGESON OF THE ABOVE
OBIT 28th [FEBRUARY] 1824 ETAT 76? YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JAMES BRIDGEDIED [ ] JANUARY 1839
AGED 79 YEARS
Alexander Bridge was a Tailor (1771 Rochester Poll Book)
James Bridge was a Woollen Draper and was an Alderman of Rochester (Universal British Directory, 1790's)
James Bridge's P.C.C. Will is dated 30th October 1819
To wife Mary, his freehold house in High Street, Strood and household goods, books, plate, linen, china, utensils etc., for life. After her death, to only son, Edwin for ever. He also gets freehold house in Maidstone, near the river and St,. Faith's Green, occupied by W, Brooker, for ever. To wife, son Edwin and daughter Mary Bridge,upon trust, £1,100 Bank Stock' the interest for wife Mary for life, she also gets £200 Bank Stock. After his and his wife's death, the interest from £100 Bank Stock to go towards the maintenance and education of grandson,
Alexander Bridge, until he is 20. If he lives to 20 and testator's wife is dead, the £200 and £100 Bank Stock is to be transferred to him.
Son Edwin gets £500 Bank Stock, and after his mother's death an additional £400 Bank Stock.
To daughter Sarah Comport ½ of a mortgage bond for £1,700 given to testator by John Comport for money advanced to him. To daughter Mary Bridge, ½ of the mortgage (£850); after death of his wife, to daughter Sarah an additional sum of £300 Bank Stock, the same amount of stock to daughter Mary.
Residue of real and personal estate to wife.
His wife, son and daughter Mary are executors and trustees, they are also guardians for grandson Alexander.
Witnesses: George Osborn, Thomas Chalklen and Joseph Greathead
Proved 23rd March 1824
4. VOLUTED LEDGER ON STONE BASE (Masonic symbols)
Ferguson and Emma Edwards
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
FERGUSON WRIGHT EDWARDSWHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 2nd 1890
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Father in thy Gracious Keeping,
Leave we now thy Servant Sleeping"
ALSO OF
EMMA EDWARDSWIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 28th 1894
AGED 77 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
Ferguson Edwards had been a Beer Retailer in the High Street (1847 Bagshaw's Directory and 1855 Census) by time of the 1881 Census he was a Coal Merchant of Watts Place, by 1890 he was living in Ordnance Terrace (Kelly's Directory).
Principal Probate Registry Index:Edwards was a "Gentleman", of 15 Ordnance Terrace. His executors were widow, Emma, nephew, Thomas Hayward Edwards, of Finsbury Park, London, Lace Merchant's Manager and Alfred Rimmington, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Gentleman. Personal estate £2,862 2s 3d.
5. FOOTSTONE, LOOSE, NO SIGN OF HEADSTONE
B. H. 1854
M. A. M. ? 1860 ?
BETSY HOLLINGSHEADDIED JANUARY 1854
AGED 46 YEARS
MARY ANN MEAD?
DIED 4th QUARTER 1860
AGED ABOUT 84 YEARS
In the 1851 Census, Eliza Hollingshead, spinster, is living with her aunt, Mary Ann Mead, widow, on New Road, Rochester, a short distance from Chapel Lane. Both were born in Bethnal Green. Mary Mead is living on investment interest; they have one servant.
6. STONE PLAQUE (FROM DESTROYED TOMB?) (LYING ON GROUND, VERY WORN)
William Igglesden, lying on ground, close to Troups
WILLIAM IGGLESDEN E[SQ.]
COMMANDER
[IN] HER MAJESTY'S
[IND]IAN [NAVY]
[DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1866]
[AGED 65 YEARS
William Igglesden married Mary Ann Sharp at St. Nicholas, Rochester in September 1828.If he is the same man, this may suggest that this plaque could have come from the now anonymous slab next to the grave of Kingsford Sharp ?
From the Principal Probate Registry Index, we learn that Igglesden died at 28 Shubbery Road, Gravesend and that his effects were under the value of £600. Probate was granted to Elizabeth Fraser of the same address.
7. LARGE LEDGER ON BRICK VAULT (PARTLY DE-LAMINATED)
Jarvis Family
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR. HENRY JARVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [24th JANUARY] 1861
[AGED 78 YEARS]
ALSO
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 23rd OCTOBER [1869]
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN ESTHER JARVIS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th JANUARY 1865
AGED 46 YEARS
Henry Jarvis was a Bricklayer and Builder of the Brook, Chatham (1841 Census)
Principal Probate Registry Index :
Jarvis is described as a "Gentleman". His executors were daughter, Mary Ann, George Pemble of Chatham, Gentleman and George Clother of Chatham, Builder. Value of effects, under £6,000.
8. HEADSTONE (NEXT TO BOND)
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN KAINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th AUGUST 1826
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
ELEANOR WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 15th? FEBRUARY 1848
AGED 83 YEARS
9. HEADSTONE & BODY STONE ON STONE SLAB (NEXT TO GATE)
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
MR. KINGSFORD SHARP
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OCTOBER 1837
AGED 74 YEARS
[WORN VERSES]
FILIAL AFFECTION HAS ERECTED
THIS MEMORIAL TO THE BEST OF
PARENTS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF
KINGSFORD & ELIZABETH SHARP
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 7th 1870
AGED 75 YEARS
Kingsford Sharp was apparently apprenticed to Thomas Manger, Cordwainer, at Dover, in 1778. One of his children has as one of it's names, Manger. He is probably the same man who married Elizabeth Winter at Deal in 1790. In 1798 he is owner of part of the Rochester Customs premises, (Land Tax Records). Son William, was a Tailor in London (1861 Census).
10. HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN TRIBE
WHO DIED 3rd MARCH 1851
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
RHODA RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1861
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO
MARY TRIBE
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1830
AGED 22 YEARS
AND
RHODA ANNA TRIBE
WHO DIED 8th DECEMBER 1864
AGED 53 YEARS
DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND RHODA TRIBE
EDWARD TRIBE
WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1878
AGED [65] YEARS
SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND RHODA TRIBE
JOSEPH SEATON TRIBE MRCS
[DIED 1879]
[AGED 65 YEARS]
John Tribe's death notice in the Rochester Gazette records that he was proprietor of the "Mitre and Royal Clarence Hotel", Chatham, for many years. He died as a result of a carbuncle. He was High Constable of Chatham in 1812 and 1819.
Edward Tribe, Principal Probate Registry Index
Probate dated 29th July 1878, he was of 9 Regent Place, Chatham. Granted to John Tribe of Westfield House, Borstal Road, Rochester, Attorney of Mary Ann Tribe, widow, of New South Wales. Value under £600
11. LARGE, THICK LEDGER OVER VAULT
Fraser Troup and family
IN THIS VAULT
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
FRASER TROUP
LATE OF 165 HIGH STREET, ROCHESTER
DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1840 AGED 88
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED 11th APRIL 1838 AGED 86
ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTERS
EMILY TROUP
DIED 25th OCTOBER 1872 AGED 86
SARAH TROUP
DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1875 AGED 82
AND OF THEIR SON
JAMES TROUP
DIED 29th MARCH 1874 AGED 82
AND OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JAMES TROUP
DIED 6th SEPT. 1875 AGED 77
Fraser Troup was a Music Seller and Musical Instrument Maker, (1807 Poll Book, 1824 Pigot's Directory)
Son James followed in his father's footsteps in the music trade; he was also described as "Professor of Music", with a Music Academy in Rochester. He also did business at Brompton House, Wood Street, Brompton and at Mr Smith's Library in Maidstone. Councillor for St. Nicholas Ward in 1855 and Alderman in 1859, (Pigot's Directory, 1838, 1851 Census and Post Office Directories, 1855 and 1859)
Principal Probate Registry Index:
Widow Elizabeth was surviving executor; value of effects, under £1,000
His widow, Elizabeth's, effects were valued at £6,000 and re-valued in December 1875 at under £4,000. Her executors were her son , John Nightingale Boys of Belmont Place, Greenwich, Thomas Simmons King of Gillingham and Charles Bathurst of Rochester , Gentleman.
Unidentifiable Monuments in the Eastern Side of the Churchyard
12. Against the east wall is an early 18th century eroded headstone.
13. On the south side of the Sharp headstone is a large ledger stone, which is completely smooth, it may be part of the Sharp tomb?
14. Between the latter and the Bacon monument is a large ledger, once railed, on a brick vault; there seems to be traces of an inscription but it is remarkably smooth.
Unknown, west of porch.
15. Near the south east corner, there is a large ledger, again on a brick vault. This is covered by thick bushes but appears to have no inscription.
END OF THE EASTERN SECTION
CHURCHYARD - WEST SIDE
16. HEADSTONE FRAGMENTS (AGAINST WEST WALL)
[IN MEMORY OF]
GEORGE DAVIES
[WHO] DIED APRIL 3rd 1879
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1888
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF FLORENCE
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE [ABOVE]
WHO DIED [ ]
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO
[ ]
1851 Census: Gibralter Place, Chatham, Collector of Rates ?, Surveyor of Pavements, Librarian of the Mechanics ? Institute. Born in Rochester.
1861 Census: Constitution Terrace, Chatham, Clerk.
1871 Census: Retired Surveyor, Luton Road, Chatham.
17. THREE SMALL METAL PLAQUES (SOUTH WALL OF CHURCH)
IN MEMORY OF
LOUIS DARBAN
18th OCTOBER 1927 TO 3rd SEPTEMBER 2003
SADLY MISSED
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE MARTEN DYER
25th OCTOBER 1909 TO 9th OCTOBER 2003
A LOYAL FRIEND TO THIS CHURCH
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MICHAEL DAVID GIBBS
24 – 12 – 60 - 20 – 9- 98
LOVING HUSBAND, DEVOTED FATHER
ALWAYS ENDLESS LOVE
18. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED (WEST WALL)
[ IN MEMORY OF]
EMMA [ WIFE OF HENRY ?] GURR
[DIED 3rd QUARTER 1888 AGED 47]
JOHN GURR
[DIED 1st QUARTER 1891 AGED 89]
[ ]
[ ]
WILLIAM [MARDEN] WYATT
[WHO DIED 1st OCTOBER 1868]
[AGED 41 YEARS]
CHARLES [ FREDERICK] BELLIS
[WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1906]
[AGED 81 YEARS]
This stone is extremely eroded, I have tried to fit the most obvious Gurrs to the remaining inscription and am confident that I have made the right identification. The rear is even more eroded than the front, so it must have been moved to the sheltered position against the wall relatively "recently".
There is no doubt about Wyatt and Bellis, as can be seen from the following evidence.
Emma Woodgate married Henry Gurr, (son of John Gurr, (above?), both butchers), at Christchurch, Luton, (in Chatham), on 27th November 1864. Henry was a widower by the time of the 1891 census. The gap between Emma and Gurr on the inscription would accommodate what I have suggested.
John Gurr seems to have been a successful Butcher, at 154 Chatham High Street, employing 4 men in the 1881 census
William Marden Wyatt married Mary Ann Gurr at St. George Southwark, on 4th July 1854, he is described as a "Gentleman", his father, also William, is a Grocer. Her father William Gurr is a Butcher. They are both described as being residents of Lant Street. The witnesses are, John Gurr and Emma Bellis (see below). William Wyatt is buried at St. Mary, Chatham, burial ground in Whiffen's Avenue.
According to the Principal Probate Registry Index, he was a "Gentleman", of Chatham, administration was granted to his widow and the value of his effects was under £1,000.
Charles Frederick Bellis married Emma Gurr, (probably daughter of William Gurr, Butcher of Chatham High Street), at St. George, Southwark in the 3rd quarter of 1853 (this year's register is not available, online, so I do not have precise date or other details).
He was born in the Tower of London, (military father ?), and in the 1851 Census, he is living in Chatham High Street. He shares a house with his sister and the family of Jonathan Crockford, a Coal Merchant. Bellis is a proprietor of an house and has income from a mortgage and from "funds".
In the 1866 Post Office Directory, Bellis is the Agent for Western Fire and Life Insurance Company, his address Luton Road, Chatham.
By the time of the 1871 Census he is a Civil Clerk in the Contract Office at Chatham Barracks and is living in Luton Road, Chatham.
In the 4th quarter of 1882, his wife Emma died, aged 55.
In the 1891 Census, he is living at 137 New Road, on his "own means". three of his daughters, are school teachers, they have one servant.
The 1901 Census finds him at the same address as a retired Civil Clerk, four daughters are now school teachers.
In the Principal Probate Registry Index, his address is "Church House", 137 New Road; administration was granted to daughter Emma Bellis and Harry Roberts, Solicitor, value of effects was £4,100 16s 1d. Like Wyatt it is very unlikely that he is actually buried in the Unitarian ground, but probably at Chatham Cemetery.
19. HEADSTONE (AGAINST WEST WALL)
John and Elizabeth Pudner
A piece of the original railings is on the bottom of the right hand edge, either it is stuck
to the stone or the stone is in it's original position. To the right, fragment of Davis stone
IN MEMORY
OF
CAPT. JOHN PUDNER
LATE PAYMASTER IN THE
EAST INDIA COMPANY DEPOT, CHATHAM
DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1836
AGED 75
SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN INDIA FOR
[ ] WITH FIDELITY AND HONOUR [BUT IN]
[ ] [PRACTISING] TO BE [ ]
[ ] OF JESUS CHRIST THE [ ]
[ ] OF [SACRIFICE][ ]
[ ] GOD [ ]
[ ] [HOLY] SPIRIT [ ]
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO BEING PARTNER [ ]
[ ] FAITH
[DIED] THE [ ] OF
JANUARY 1852 AGED 70
[Eroded Verses]
P.C.C. Will dated 29th October 1835
His leasehold, 8 Chatham Place, Hackney and leasehold land behind it, lately occupied by Robert Harris, Esq., to wife Elizabeth, subject to payment of rents and observance of covenants.
Goods, chattels, ready money investments, insurance policy, shares in the University of London and all personal estate, to wife, Elizabeth.
Nominates friends, Rev. Francis Augustus Cox of Hackney, Doctor of Laws and Gilbert Bligh, also of Hackney, Stationer, executors. To them, £10 each.
Witnesses: Henry Prentis, Solicitor, Rochester and John Thomas Austin, his Clerk.
Proved 22nd October 1836
John Pudner was received into the Rev William Giles congregation, in Chatham, in 1822. Rev Giles is well-known as the teacher of Charles Dickens, when the Dickens family resided in Chatham.
Elizabeth Pudner P.C.C. Will dated 9th September 1850
Of Islington at time will was written.
To her friends, Rev. John Webb, Baptist Minister at Worstead and George Minter, Esq., of Ramsgate, all her money in long annuities and in the Bank of England; bonds in the State of Maryland Funds, household furniture and effects (except articles, plate and jewellery as specified in annex) to sell proceeds to be invested, to pay debts, funeral expenses, etc and for following bequests.
To grand niece Eliza Rose Baldock, £500, to be placed in the Bank of England and the interest to accumulate until she is 18; if she dies before 18, then the £500 to be divided as follows, £100 to niece Mrs Rose Maria Field and Letitia Mainwaring Norton, £100 to Elizabeth Bannister, spinster, £100 to John Marshman of Serampore in the East Indies or treasurer for the time being, in trust, for the use of the Baptist Mission for the spread of the Gospel, connected with the College at Serampore, to be used as he thinks fit.
Remainder to niece Mrs Mary Ann Baldock, also to her an additional £100. To Letitia Mainwaring Norton another £100. To Elizabeth Slatterie of Chatham, Miss Elizabeth Bannister of London and Mrs Mary Wood, £50 each. To Mrs Mary Lamb, Louisa Isabella Norton and Dr Adam Marton, 19 guineas each. To her friends, Mrs Alice Thomson, Mrs Eliza Schnell, Mrs Major Hall, Miss Henrietta Bagshaw, Mrs Ann Richman, Senior, Mrs Sarah Webb, Mrs Emma Minter, Samuel Medley and Mrs Allan, £10 each "in token of friendship". Also £10 each to Miss Marianne Slatterie and Lydia and Mary Holman.
To the Treasurers, in trust, ? Missionary Society for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; the British Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among the Jews; the Kent Union for the Relief of Widows and Infirm Ministers and Miss Sarah Vines, in trust, for the Protestant Mission of Auxerre, France, 19 guineas each.
To John Marshman of Serampore, in trust, £100 for the support of native preachers of the gospel of the Baptist denomination and the Native Female Orphan Asylum at Serampore, and other ways he thinks fit. To friends and executors, Rev John Webb and George Minter, £30 each for their troubles if they act for her.
She desires to be buried in the same grave as late husband Capt John Pudner in Chatham, the tombstone to be enclosed with iron railings, (part still in remaining). The Rev Patrick Thompson to officiate at her funeral and to get 19 guineas, "for his kind services".
Proceeds from residue to be used to purchase 3 ¼ percent Bank Stock, from this £50 annually to her "afflicted" brothers and sisters in Christ. To poor pious dissenting ministers and members of the Baptist and Independent denominations, donations of £5 each until the funds are expended.
Witnesses: Mary Ann Daniell of Islington and George B ?
Codicil dated 8th February 1851
To Letitia Mainwaring Norton £10 instead of £100; to niece Mrs Rose Maria Reed £100; to Rev Owen Clarke 19 guineas and to Mrs Elizabeth Norton £10.
Witnesses: Henry Thompson of Croydon and Charlotte Ann Campbell of Kensington.
Affidavit dated the 14th January 1852
Henry Thompson of Wimpole Street, Cavendish Square, Surgeon, sworn. He wrote the codicil for Elizabeth Pudner, then of Cloudsley Street, Islington, afterwards of Houston? Terrace, Kensington but late of Young? Street, Kensington. He confirms testator signed the codicil in his presence and that of the other witness, and that he and the other witness signed the codicil in the presence of the testator.
Proved 21st February 1852.
Serampore College
Founded in 1818, by Baptist missionaries led by William Carey and including Joshua Marshman, whom I presume is the father of John Marshman, mentioned in the will. The college is in West Bengal, which at that time was a Danish possession; it was set up to train Indian ministers and to provide education to all regardless of caste or country. It was granted a Royal Charter by the King of Denmark in 1827, which made it the first degree-granting institution in Asia. The colony was purchased by Britain in 1845.
20. LARGE LEDGER, GROUND LEVEL, ONCE RAILED
Benjamin Seaton and family
UNDERNEATH LIETH THE BODY OF
BENJAMIN SEATON
OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1834
AGED 59 YEARS
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BENJAMIN SEATON
BORN JUNE 17th 1783
DIED DEC. 6th 1864
CHARLES SON OF
BENJAMIN AND SARAH SEATON
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1825
AGED [ ] YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
THOMAS SEATON
SON OF THE ABOVE DIED JULY 18th 1845
AGED 29 YEARS
JANE SEATON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 7th MARCH 1898
AGED 80 YEARS
MUCH BELOVED AND RESPECTED
Benjamin Seaton's Tool Chest of 1797, in the Guildhall Museum, Rochester
Benjamin Seaton : P.C.C. Will dated 2nd March 1830
Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Auctioneer.
Wife, Sarah and Lewis Cooper of the Bower, Maidstone,Esq., brother Edward Love Seaton, of St. Margaret's Bank, Rochester, Surgeon and John Venning of Rochester, Gentleman, are executors and trustees. To them, his freehold in Chatham High Street, except his property and effects related to his business. Also land purchased from John Brenchley, Esq., in Brewer Street, Maidstone, lately occupied by John Slo[man ?], Timber Merchant, also house and land , recently purchased from Mr Joseph [ ? ] and executors of Mr James Giles, lately occupied by James Giles, now by Mr William Okins ? , dealer in horses, in M[ bleed] Street, Maidstone, all other freehold and leasehold estate, personal estate, (except house in Fleet Street, London, household furniture and other effects), upon trust, to sell and invest proceeds in Public Funds. This to pay annuity to wife of £120 for life or until remarriage, after either of these events the annuity ceases.
Income from residue to his children until they are 21, capital can be used to place sons apprentice. Regarding his business and premises, if any son wishes to carry on business, the trustees to have business valued, then deduct 5% , for that son, "as a token of his love and affection". Son to pay valuation minus 5%.
His house in Fleet Street, (no. 150), to his wife, for ever. This was lately occupied by Sarah Pettit, now by Thomas Wheeler. Also household furniture, books, plate, china, etc., in his dwelling house. She also gets £500.
£10 to each executor. John Venning gets an extra £100.
To brothers Edward and Joseph, sister Elizabeth Hemsley, brother in law, Robert Cooper, £100 each. To sister Rhoda Tribe and niece Sophia Hemsley, £50 each. To sisters Rachel and Mary and Anna Cooper, sister in law, Elizabeth Cooper and brother Thomas, £30 each. To wife's niece Ann Green, £10; to Thomas Seager, William Balcomb and John Cosier, his employees, if with him at his death, £10 each.
Residue not already bequeathed, and after expenses, to wife.
Witnesses: Thomas Atkins, Chemist, Chatham, John Hill, Ironmonger, Chatham and William Burren, Hairdresser.
Proved 27th June 1834 granted to Sarah Seaton, power reserved to Lewis Cooper and Edward Seaton. John Venning has since died.
The Guildhall Museum, Rochester, contains the world famous tool box, containing Benjamin Seaton's tools, all in new condition.
1841 Census: Thomas Seaton was a Surgeon of Whittaker Place, Chatham.
Jane Seaton :Principal Probate Registry Index, 14th May 1898
Of 6a London Road, Maidstone. Probate to John Love Seaton and Robert Cooper Seaton , Gentlemen and Thomas Seaton, Bank Clerk. Value of effects, £9, 181 12s 7d
21. HEADSTONE (AGAINST WEST WALL)
IN MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN SWEETLAND, SEN.
44 ? YEARS SAWYER IN HIS MAJESTY'S
DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th OF
SEPTEMBER 1819 AGED 89 YEARS
[Eroded Verses, access obscured by pile of brushwood)
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 5th April 1815
Pious preamble. To daughter, Elizabeth Bromley, for life, income from investment in the Fishery of Rochester and Strood. After her death, the principal to be shared as follows: to grandsons, John Bromley and James Bromley, £15 each, grand daughters, Elizabeth Bromley and Mary Bromley, £15 each, grandchildren, John and Charlotte Horne, £15 each. Grandson, John Bromley is now at sea, if he dies at sea, or before daughter, Elizabeth Bromley, his children to have his share. Also to grandson John Bromley, his grandmother's wedding ring, grandfather's watch and all his books. Daughter Elizabeth is to have [crease] bed and bedding, "wherein she now lieth".
Son John, Elizabeth Bromley and Eleanor Bray are executors. If there are insufficient funds for legacies, money from the Fishery can be used, They are to pay the income from the Fishery to daughter Elizabeth; at her death they are to use funds for the legacies; the remainder shared equally between sons John and William, daughter Eleanor Bray.
If all his children die before his daughter Elizabeth, their legacies to his grandchildren, equally.
Witnesses: A. Fenier and William Bromley
Proved 23rd September 1819. Son John is a Rope Maker, daughters, Elizabeth and Eleanor, widows. Value of goods under £450
22. PLAIN CLASSICAL SCARCOPHAGUS ON STONE BASE
Rev. Thomas and wife Ann,
background, right, Kains and Bond headstones
North Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ANN WIFE OF
REVD. THOMAS FELIX THOMAS
BORN AT CHATHAM NOV. 18th 1805
DIED AT MACCLESFIELD MAY 5th 1869
[AGED 63]
[Eroded Verses]
South Side
HERE REPOSETH THE REMAINS OF THE
REV. THOMAS FELIX THOMAS
FORMERLY MINISTER OF THIS CHAPEL
WHO DIED AT YORK
MARCH 20th 1887
AGED 85
"Faithful Soldier of Christ – Well Done,
The Battle Fought,the Victory Won,
Sleep in Peace"
East Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
CHARLES FREDERICK THOMAS
THIRD SON OF
REVD. T. F. AND ANN THOMAS
BORN AT CHATHAM MAY [ ] 1830 ?
DIED ON BOARD THE R.M.S.S. CONWAY
[ ] DEC. 1882 ?
BURIED AT GREAT REEF [ ? ]
23. HEADSTONE
TO THE MEMORY OF
SELINA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN TRIBE
WHO DIED ON THE 15th DAY OF MARCH 1883
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO
OF THE ABOVE
JOHN TRIBE
OF ROCHESTER (FORMERLY OF CHATHAM)
WHO DIED ON THE 5th DAY OF DECEMBER 1883
AGED 78 YEARS
"Here we Rest
And Sleep in Peace,
As Safely Kept
As when on Earth
We Smiled or Wept"
ALSO
MARY LOVE WOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 2nd AUGUST 1922
AGED 86 YEARS
"Nearer to Thee"
ALSO
SELINA TRIBE
DAUGHTER OF JOHN TRIBE
DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 95 YEARS
"Surely Goodness and Mercy have followed
Me all the Days of my Life"
Extracts from the long Obituary in the Chatham and Rochester Observer, December 8th 1883
(John Tribe was born 20th February 1805)
"THE LATE MR. JOHN TRIBE
On the early morning of Wednesday last, at the ripe old age of seventy-eight, one of the oldest, and certainly one of the most esteemed of our townsfolk, passed over to the majority. The news of Mr. John Tribe's demise will be received throughout the length and breadth of our local community with very marked regret, not alone by those with whom during his active life he was more directly associated in commercial, political, as well as social and religious matters, but also by a multitudinous host of friends who, although diametrically opposed to him in the interpretation of many of the phases of characteristic of the political economy and administrative policy of the past half century, have been ever ready to accord to him the characteristics of of a just and upright townsman."..............................
"At the time of his birth, his father, John Tribe, Senr., was proprietor of the old established posting house and hostelry known as the "Mitre Inn and Clarence Hotel"".........................
"at a very early age he was sent to the ---- at that time ---- well known scholastic institution at Rainham, presided over by a pedagogue Venning"....................
"after remaining under Mr Venning's charge for seven years or so he was sent to London and bound over for seven years to a citizen and apothecary carrying on business in Gracechurch Street."...........................
During this time, Tribe attended evening classes at the newly established "Mechanics Institute"
After qualifying, Tribe, "returned to his native town, well skilled in the subtle art of the alchemist, and the proprietor of a large and old established druggist's emporium in the High Street, in which he succeeded a Mr C. Turner in 1827."
Eventually Tribe became a member of the Pharmaceutical Society (1841), and eventually became the local Secretary.
"The part taken by the deceased gentleman in the arena of politics, may be said to date from the year 1830, when for the first time after twenty years the Liberal Party under the leadership of Earl Grey came into office, and secured the passing ---- in June 1832 ---- of the well known Reform Bill; and how assiduously and consistently he has striven for the last fifty years or more, to strengthen the hands of the local Liberal Association is too well known to to need recapitulation.".....................
"In the month of October 1834, John Tribe was elected as a member of the Court Leet, his father having, on two occasions held the office of High Constable viz., in 1812 and 1819; the son however never accepted office in the Leet.".............................
He was, " a member of the Rochester Corporation, then as Alderman and eventually as Mayor. In Chatham affairs he was always well to the fore, and for several years was Chairman of the Medway Board of Guardians, and a member of the local Board of Health. The late Mr John Tribe was also one of the Trustees of the National Security Savings Bank, a Commissioner of Income Tax, a Director of the Waterworks Co., and local Secretary of the British and Foreign School Society. He married Miss Selina Love of Filston Hall, Shoreham, near Sevenoaks, who it will be remembered died in March last, and by whom he had two daughters who still survive him, the eldest of the two ladies, Miss Selina Tribe is still unmarried, the second daughter, (Mary Love) is the wife of Humphrey Wood, Esq., Solicitor."
"In religious matters the late John Tribe held very decided yet liberal opinions; he was himself a constant attendant of, and liberally supported the Unitarian Chapel, Hammond Hill."..........
"....... he was a strictly conscientious man, and a model of integrity and punctuality.".........
"In 1877 he took into partnership Mr T.C. Lamb, who only a few weeks since ----- after years of the most pleasant of associations ----- assumed the sole charge of the old established firm."..............
"In conclusion, it is no merely stereotyped form of words to say of John Tribe that in the opinion of ALL who knew him , "he bore without abuse the grand old name of gentleman" and has gone to his rest leaving behind him "footsteps in the sands of time" that will cause the name of Tribe to be revered in the neighbourhood for generations to come.
The funeral of the deceased will take place on Saturday next at 2.30 pm at the burial place of the Unitarian Chapel, Hammond Hill."
Principal Probate Registry Index, Probate 3rd January 1884 (John Tribe)
Chemist, formerly of Chatham High Street, now of Westfield House, Borstal Road, Rochester, Gentleman. Probate to John Wood, Hampton House, Luton Road, Chatham, Gentleman, Robert Cooper Seaton, Lincoln's Inn, Barrister and Humphrey Wood, Chatham, Solicitor.
Personal estate, £16, 333 0s 11d.
Mary Love Wood
Of Westfield House (as above) Probate 22nd September 1922 to Thomas Shindler, Barrister and Harry Roberts, Solicitor. Value £14, 462 11s 7d
Selina Tribe
Probate 4th April 1929 to Thomas Seaton, retired Bank Manager and Thomas William Wood Roberts, Solicitor. Effects £17, 816 10s 2d
Mary Love Wood and Selina financed the construction of the present church, see Interior.
24. HEADSTONE & CRUCIFORM COPED STONE, RAILED (OVER STONE CLAD VAULT)
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WILLIAM WOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF MARCH 1869
IN THE 72nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
"I have [heard] of Thee by,
the [hearing] but now Mine Eye seeth Thee"
ALSO
ELIZABETH WOOD WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 7th DAY OF DECEMBER 1892
IN THE 90th YEAR OF HER AGE
"[Sleeping] until the Day dawn and the
Shadows pass away"
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM WOOD
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE [14th] DAY OF FEBRUARY 1882
AGED 48 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO
JOHN WOOD
[ELDEST] SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 20th ? DAY OF DECEMBER ? 1897
AGED 65 YEARS
HARRIET WOOD
[DAUGHTER OF THOMAS WILLIAM WOOD]
[DIED 13th DAY OF MARCH 1919]
[IN HER 78th YEAR]
1855 Post Office Directory: Thomas William Wood, Auctioneer, Appraiser, Estate Agent, Insurance Agent, Furniture Broker.
Principal Probate Registry Index
Probate dated 22nd May 1869, to John Wood of Chatham, Gentleman and Humphrey Wood of Chatham, sons, and George Moss of Chatham, Gentleman, nephew. Value under £2,000.
Chatham News
"Death of Mr T. W. Wood – We regret to have to announce the death of Mr Thomas William Wood, a well – known townsman of Chatham, , who had long taken a considerable part in local affairs. Mr Wood had been ailing at times for a considerable period, having attained a ripe age; but there were no indications, we believe, that his death was so near – he had been about in the town very recently, we understand. He died, suddenly, on Saturday last, at his residence in the Luton Road, Chatham; he was seventy – one. Mr Wood was for many years a member of the Medway Board of Health and of the Medway Board of Guardians; from which posts he retired at a comparatively recent period."
Principal Probate Registry Index
Thomas William Wood, formerly of West Brompton, London, late Hampton House, Luton, Chatham, Artist. Granted to John Wood of Hampton House, brother. Value £3,054 6s 5d.
John Wood of Southon House, Boxley Road, Maidstone, Gentleman. Granted to Harriet Wood and Humphrey Wood, Solicitor. Value £4,976 1s 6d, re-sworn 1899, £5,283 12s 3d.
Harriet Wood of 51 St Margaret's Street, Rochester, died at Maidstone. Granted to Thomas Shindler, Barrister and Harry Roberts, Solicitor. Value £5,464 0s 3d.
Unidentified Monuments in the Western Side of the Churchyard
25. Plain Slab, on Stone Base, immediately west of the Porch. There is a continuous groove around the underside edge. It may well have had a headstone at the west end, perhaps of Edward Seaton in the Porch?
26a. Stone Clad Vault to the south of latter, instead of an inscribed ledger, it has a slab of 20th century concrete! Could this be the tomb of Joseph Seaton and family?
Unknown, west of porch.
Possibly Tomb of Joseph Seaton and Family?
On the left, fragment of stone to John [ ? ] of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham
26b. Against the east end of the latter a fragment of headstone:
27.
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN [ ]
MANY YEARS SER[ ]
OF H. M. DOCK YARD [CHATHAM]
WHO DIED ON [ ]
AGED [ ]
Fragment of 18th century headstone against west wall:
28.
IN MEMORY OF
MARY CO[ ]
? JOH[N]
This is probably pre 1785 (the date of the earliest burial register). There are no matches for a Mary, with husband John, which I suspect is what the inscription says. If I am wrong, and it is not John, there is a possible candidate, Mary Coulter, died February 1788, aged 37. Her husband, Edward, a Cordwainer, was also buried here, in 1797 aged 48.
29. Fragment of early 19th century headstone:
DAVIS
END OF CHURCHYARD
INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH
30. WHITE MARBLE OVAL, NORTH WALL OF CHAPEL
UNDERNEATH LIES THE BODY
OF
RICHD. BOWLES OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED THE 8th OF DECR. 1809
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD AND ELIZABETH BOWLES
WHO DIED THE 23rd OF OCTR. 1809
AGED 17 YEARS
31. SMALL STONE AGAINST NORTH WALL OF CELLAR
RICHD. BOWLES
1809
ELIZTH. BOWLES
P.C.C. Will dated 9th November 1809
Richard Bowles is a Linen Draper.
To wife, Elizabeth, half of his property, of whatever nature; to son Richard, a quarter of his property, half of his dwelling house, which he recently purchased, the conveyance due in a few days, value about £240. Remaining quarter part of his property, to son, Jendy; of this, a sixth part of a house, occupied by Mr Adams, in West Court Street, Brompton, and also a sixth part of a house, occupied by Mr Quick; also sixth of a house occupied by Mr Lauebeter?, both in High Street, Brompton, (he estimates these shares to be worth £70). Nominates his brother,(in law?), Richard Jounds of Peckham, alias Stromment Hard, London and his nephew, Thomas Bowles of Midhurst, Sussex, to be joint "guardians" (executors?), with his wife, of his will.
All interest arising from his property to his wife, to enable her to maintain his family, until his children are 21, (legacies to be paid at 25).
If they are in need or sick, between the ages of 21 and 25, the guardians can pay out of the estate to support them. They should be brought up to some trade, considered by guardians to be most advantageous.
Witnesses: Henry? Mannerings, Clement Crispe and Leonard P. Haff
Proved 29th January 1810
32. WHITE MARBLE PLAQUE, SOUTH WALL OF HALL
BENEATH THIS STONE
LIETH THE BODY OF MARY ONLY
DAUGHTER OF THOMAS AND MARY
ROBBINS OF THIS PARISH SHE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE
20th 1812 IN THE 30th YEAR
OF HER AGE
MARY WIFE OF THOMAS ROBBINS
DIED FEBRUARY THE 12th 1826
AGED 67 YEARS
THE ABOVE THOMAS ROBBINS
DIED APRIL THE 18th 1835
AGED 82 YEARS
Thomas Robbins is a Watch Maker, (Burial Register, entry for daughter, Mary)
P.C.C Will dated 29th April 1834
Thomas Robbins is of St. Margaret's, Rochester.
His freehold in King Street, Rochester, to his sister, Rachel Viney, widow, for ever.
If she dies in his lifetime, then to nephew, George Morson Viney, son of Rachel, for ever.
To Susanna Parker, widow of Peter Parker, late of Loose, Bricklayer, brother of his late wife, an annuity of £12 6s, for life. This by virtue of a policy from the United Kent Life Assurance and Annuity Institution or Company, dated 25th February 1829. To Peter Parker, son of Susannah, £100 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities; to Elizabeth Nash, wife of John Nash, of Boughton Monchelsea, Wheelwright, daughter of Susanna Parker, £100 of the latter stock; to Mary Wilkins, wife of Thomas Wilkins of East Farleigh, Husbandman, also a daughter of Susanna, £100 of same stock; to William Parker, also a son of Susanna, £100 of the same stock; to Ann Barton, wife of William Barton, also a daughter of Susanna, £100 of same stock; to Susanna Parker, daughter of Susanna, £250 of same stock; to Sarah Reeves, wife of John Reeves, of Linton, another daughter of Susanna, £100 of same stock; to Mary Wood, wife of John Wood, of Loose, Paper Maker, £100 of same stock; to niece, Catherine Robbins, daughter of his late brother John, £500 of same stock; to his sister, Rachel Viney, £100 same stock, if she dies in his lifetime, then the £100 stock to George Morson Viney; to [Sarah] Seaton of Chatham, widow of Benjamin Seaton, "lately deceased", £100 of same stock, "as a testimony of my esteem for herself and her said late husband"; to Edward Seaton of St. Margaret's, Surgeon and Robin Cooper of Maidstone, Gentleman, £100 each of same stock for their kindness as executors of his will.
To Ann Robbins, widow of his late brother, William, £200 cash; his clothes to Peter Parker and William Parker, equally; household linen to Susanna Parker; ready money, securities, money in Public Funds, goods, chattels and personal estate, to Susanna Parker the Younger, who now lives with him.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester, Charles Dorret and William Dorret, his Clerks.
Proved 19th May 1835
33. HEADSTONE, EAST WALL OF PORCH
Joseph Seaton and family,
now in the porch, may have come from stone tomb close by?
JOSEPH SEATON
DIED 23rd OCTOBER 1811
AGED 69 YEARS
HE LEFT ISSUE FIVE SONS
AND SIX DAUGHTERS
NEAR THIS PLACE ARE INTERRED ALSO
THE REMAINS OF AN INFANT SON
RACHEL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH SEATON
DIED 20th OCTOBER 1826
AGED 81 YEARS
ROBERT BARROWS SEATON
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1847
AGED 64 YEARS
MARY SEATON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th OCTOBER 1852
AGED 73 YEARS
P.C.C. Will dated 28th August 1811
Joseph Seaton was a Cabinet Maker of Chatham, also a Minister of the Chapel.
Appoints John Pirie of Tovil, Paper Maker and Benjamin Martin of Barfreston, Yeoman and Rachel his wife, executors. To his wife all linen, china, plate and household furniture, except stoves, buffets, fixtures and copper, which remain in house, books, except Burnet's History of his Times, which goes to son Benjamin. His stock in trade to be valued by his partner, son Joseph and son in law, John Tribe, if his wife and executors approve, otherwise, "men of integrity", so that value of his personal estate, including money, investments, debts and effects may be known.
To wife, £400; to son Joseph, £200,; to daughters, Rachel, Sarah, Mary and Hannah, 100 guineas each. Surplus of personal estate divided equally between his children. Annuity of £120 to wife for life. To son Benjamin, his freehold house in Chatham, for ever, on condition that he pay the annuity of £120 to his mother, and 6 months after her death, the following legacies, to daughter Elizabeth Hemsley, wife of Thomas, Optician in London, £300; to daughter, Rhoda, wife of John Tribe of Chatham, Innkeeper, £300; to daughters, Rachel, Sarah, Mary and Anna, £300 each; to son Joseph, £300; to sons Edward Love, Thomas and Robert Barrows, £200 each.
Witnesses: Benjamin Chilley, Thomas Robbins and B. C. Rice
Proved 28th November 1811
Rachel Seaton, widow of Joseph, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th January 1824
Of New Road, Chatham.
Good friends William Buss of Cranbrook, Gentleman and William Phillips of Chatham, Gentleman, are executors.
Immediately after her death, the grave of her husband in the burial ground of the General Baptist Meeting House in Chatham, should be bricked and her body interred there, a flat stone to be placed on it and inscribed, "Joseph Seaton and Rachel, his wife", with dates of their respective deaths.
To executors, her leasehold house in New Road, for remainder of term, upon trust, to sell for best price.
They to pay debt of £150 owed to her daughter Anna Seaton; to son in law, John Tribe of Chatham, Inn Keeper, £100 to discharge debt of her son in law Thomas Hemsley of London, Optician; to grand daughter, Rachel Love Tribe, daughter of John Tribe, £100 at 21, if Rachel dies pre 21, then the £100 to her sisters Mary and Anna Tribe at 21. To son Joseph, £20; to daughter, Rhoda Tribe wife of John, £5 to buy a ring with following inscription, "The Gift of An Affectionate Mother", or similar sentiment; £5 to son Thomas for like purchase. Mourning rings to value not exceeding 2 guineas, to friends, Sarah wife of son Benjamin, Elizabeth wife of son, Joseph, Sarah wife of son Edward, Mary wife of William Buss, Eleanor wife of Frederick Turner of Chatham, Chemist, Mary daughter of [ ] Stoodward, Carpet Manufacturer near Kidderminster, to William Hore of Ludgate Hill, Book Seller, Sarah wife of Rev. Thomas Stevenson of Loughborough, (a much respected friend of her late husband) and to [ ] wife of William Phillips. Any surplus to daughters Elizabeth Hemsley and Mary Seaton, equally. To daughter Elizabeth, bedstead, mattress and her bed she usually sleeps in and 2 bolsters, 2 pillows, 3 blankets, white counterpane, marked E.H.
Also her escritoire, bookcase, tea urn, 2 silver table spoons marked A.N.S, 6 silver tea spoons, pair of sugar tongs and ring inscribed "Henrietta Pyall" and large family bible.
If daughter Elizabeth dies before testator, her legacy to her daughter, Elizabeth, if the latter dies, then to her sisters, Sophia and Louisa Hemsley.
To daughter Rachel, 2 silver table spoons and ring initialled E.P.; to daughter, Mary Seaton, a chest of drawers in front bedroom and double chest of drawers, 2 silver table spoons, 6 silver tea spoons and pair of sugar tongs, black velvet cloak and wedding ring; to daughter Anna Seaton, 2 chest of drawers in back bedroom, 2 silver table spoons and ring inscribed "Mary Robbins"; to son Joseph, her clock, 2 silver table spoons with fiddle handles and gravy spoon; to son Edward, 2 silver gravy spoons, 2 silver forks, 2 silver tea spoons, marked R.L.; to son Robert Barrows, bedstead and hangings, feather bed, bolster and pillows, 3 blankets, 1 coverlet, 2 pairs sheets. All her clothes, linen and china to daughters Elizabeth and Mary, equally.
Shaky signature
Witnesses: J. Stephens and M.S. Stephens
Proved 21st November 1826, value of goods and chattels less than £800
Mary Seaton, Spinster, P.C.C. Will dated 11th September 1851
Brother in Law Robert Cooper, of Maidstone, Gentleman, is executor.
To Sarah Seaton of Maidstone, widow of late brother, Benjamin, 350; to niece, Jane daughter of Sarah Seaton, £50; to brother, Edward, £150; to brother Joseph of Chatham, £150; to brother Thomas of West Malling, 19 guineas, (as a mark of affection); to sister Rhoda Tribe, widow, £100; to nephew, Dr. Edward Cator Seaton of Sloane Street, Chelsea, £100; to nephew, Joseph Seaton, of Dalston, 19 guineas; to niece, Anne Seaton, of Dalston, 19 guineas; to nephew, John Tribe of Chatham, £30; to nephew, Sampson Seaton of Chatham, £10; to 3 nieces, Sarah, Anna and Elizabeth Seaton daughters of brother Joseph, £10 each; to niece, Sophia Hawley, 19 guineas. If brother Edward dies in her lifetime, his legacy to his wife; legacy to Dr Edward Seaton, not to discharge him from any debt he owes testator.
Residue to sister Anna Cooper wife of Robert.
Witnesses: John Case, Solicitor, Maidstone and Henry P. Hoadly, Clerk to Mr Case.
Proved 23rd October 1852
34. HEADSTONE, EAST WALL OF PORCH
Edward Seaton and family, now in the porch
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD SEATON ESQ.
SURGEON R. N.
BORN AT CHATHAM OCTOBER 7th 1784
AND DIED AT DALSTON NEAR
LONDON MARCH 18th 1852
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD SEATON ESQ.
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1854
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH ANNE DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER
19th 1831 AGED TWELVE YEARS
ALSO OF MARY WHO DIED DECEMBER
13th 1835 AGED SEVEN YEARS
AND OF FIVE OTHER DAUGHTERS
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
P.C.C. Will dated 26th February 1845
All money, goods, personal estate, etc., to wife Sarah, she is executor.
Witnesses: John Tribe, Chemist, 137 High Street, Chatham and Mary Seaton of Chatham.
Affidavit dated 15th April 1852
John Tribe the Younger, Chemist, sworn, that he was present when testator signed will, and that he and other witness signed in each other's presence and that of the testator. Edward Seaton was formerly of Rochester and late of Richmond Terrace, Queen's Road, Dalston, a Surgeon on half pay in the Royal Navy.
Proved 19th April 1852
35. WHITE MARBLE PLAQUE, SOUTH WALL OF HALL
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS SWAN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY THE 15th 1895
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
CATHERINE JOHNSON SWAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER THE 14th 1859
IN THE 33rd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO
HANNAH
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE 4th 1886
AGED 66 YEARS
The Swans are buried in St. Mary, Chatham, burial ground in Whiffen's Avenue. Their broken headstone is no. 40 from the eastern end of the north wall.
Principal Probate Registry Wills Index
Of 7 Watt's Place, Chatham. Superannuated Joiner, H.M. Dockyard,Chatham. Granted to Mary Ann Lessey, Spinster, Elizabeth Cooper wife of Richard Cooper and Richard James Cooper , Furniture Salesman. Value £209 5s 5d
36. MARBLE PLAQUE, NORTH WALL OF CHAPEL
IN
AFFECTIONATE
MEMORY OF
THOMAS FELIX
THOMAS
WHO DIED AT DURBAN
NATAL
21st JANUARY 1897
AGED 25 YEARS
SIXTH SON OF
HENRY FELIX THOMAS
AND GRANDSON OF THE LATE
REVD. THOMAS FELIX THOMAS
FORMERLY MINISTER
OF THIS CHURCH
"He Trusted in the Lord"
37. BRASS PLAQUE, SOUTH WALL OF HALL
THIS CHURCH WAS RE-BUILT AND
ENLARGED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN AND SELINA TRIBE
OF ROCHESTER AND CHATHAM, KENT
BY THEIR DAUGHTERS, SELINA TRIBE
AND MARY LOVE WOOD AND WAS
DEDICATED ON THE 20th FEBRUARY 1889
Unitarian Churchyard plan
Index of Names - from gravestones only
Names Index
BACON 1
BELLIS 18
BOND 2
BOWLES 30, 31
BRIDGE 3
CO[ ] 28
DARBAN 17
DAVIES 16DAVIS 29
DYER 17
EDWARDS 4
GIBBS 17
GURR 18
HOLLINGSHEAD 5
IGGLESDEN 6
JARVIS 7
JOHNSON 35KAINS 8
KINGSFORD 9
MARDEN 18
MARTEN 17
MEAD? 5
PUDNER 19
ROBBINS 32
SEATON 10, 20, 33, 34
SHARP 9SWAN 35
SWEETLAND 21
THOMAS 22, 36
TRIBE 10, 23, 37
TROUP 11
WOOD 23, 24
WRIGHT 4
WYATT 18
Some Monumental Inscriptions in All Saints Church, Wouldham
Some Monumental Inscriptions in All Saints Church, Wouldham. Transcribed by D. E. WILLIAMS 2014.
All Saints Church, Wouldham from the South East
All Saints Church, Wouldham from the North East
With PRE – 1858 WILLS, BRIEF WILL SUMMARIES POST - 1857
P.C.C. : Prerogative Court of Canterbury (Proved in London)
CONS. ROCH. : Consistory Court of Rochester
ARCH. ROCH. : Archdeaconry Court of Rochester
P.P.R. INDEX : Principal Probate Registry, Index only, all wills from 1858)
INTRODUCTION
Part of the fabric of All Saints, Wouldham are very ancient, dating from before the Norman Conquest. According to John Newman in The Buildings of Kent: West Kent and the Weald, 1969, the double splayed window high in the south arcade (originally the outside wall of the nave), is late Anglo Saxon.
The medieval structure developed from the 12th to 15th centuries; the rather oddly placed tower, (north of the north aisle), was built from 1460 to 1483.
There are some Roman bricks and pieces of pink Roman concrete at the west end of the church.
My thanks to the Rev. Mike Hayes, Priest in Charge, for arranging access to the interior, and to my wife for help with the typing and for transcribing the Barker inscription, via binoculars, due to it's height above the chancel floor!
I have divided the churchyard into four unequal sections:
Churchyard
(PRE – 1930, BUT INCLUDES FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WAR MEMORIALS )
Section A
This small area is immediately south of the church, from the porch to the east end of the chancel; the path from the lychgate to the porch defines it's southern edge.
Section B
This area is south of the above path to the southern boundary; it runs the full depth of the churchyard, from east to west.
Section C
This is the area east of the chancel, stretching as far as the north east corner of the chancel; the majority of graves here are modern.
Section D
This is the largest area; it is the entire area north of the church, to the north, east and west boundary walls.
War Memorial
Interior of Church
All Saints Church, Wouldham from the South East 1798
An engraving from the Gentleman's Magazine, July, 1789. This was
based on a drawing by Thomas Fisher of Rochester, who later published
a History of Rochester. Fisher was quite a confident antiquarian
draughtsman, the position of the four headstones and the Taylor tomb,
east of the chancel, is very accurate. It may be "artistic license", but an
inscription is indicated on the south side of the Taylor tomb. All that
survives now is the inscription on the ledger, which starts in 1799
SECTION A
1. HEADSTONE
HERE LYETH THE
BODY OF MARY
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND
TAMASIN ADGATE
WHO DIED THE 4th OF OCTOBER 1757
AGED 18 YEARS
2. HEADSTONE
JOHN AND TOMASIN ADGATE
[ ]
JOHN ADGATE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[THE [ ] ] OF MARCH 1758
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
ALSO TAMASIN WIFE OF
JOHN ADGATE DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE [ ] OF JUNE 1764
AGED [ ]9 YEARS
JOHN ADGATE - INVENTORY (CONS. ROCH. & ARCH. ROCH.)The inventory was appraised by Thomas Taylor and J. ? Ongley on 8th March 1758
It seems that Adgate was certainly a hop grower and a maltster, he also brewed beer but the scale of this is difficult to judge. His 7 room well furnished house included a malt house and brew house, with a large copper furnace. At the time of his death, he had just spent the bulk of his ready money, about £5, to buy barley for malting. He had also sold to a Mr Croby of St. Margaret's, Rochester, a quarter of malt for £1 12s.
The inventory lists 1,500 hop poles; his livestock was very meagre, 1 mare, 2 small pigs and 2 fat hogs. No crops are mentioned, but the inventory was drawn up in early March.
The total value, including sums owed was £149 0s 6d
3. HEADSTONE
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN HENRY COOKE, ESQ.
BARRISTER AT LAW
WHO DIED AT DELCE NEAR ROCHESTER
THE 20th OCTOBER 1859
AGED 57 YEARS
"He was Deeply Regretted by All who
were acquainted with his Sterling
Qualities of Mind and Heart"
JOHN HENRY COOK - P.P.R. INDEX
Formerly of 2 Vicarage Street, Kensington and 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, late of Delce, Rochester. Administration granted to William Powell Murray of 4 New Square, Barrister , Robert Henry Hurst, of 2 Mitre Court Chambers, Temple and of Horsham Park, Sussex, Barrister and James Dafforne of the Art Journal Office, Lancaster Place, Waterloo Bridge, Esquire, the executors. Value under £800
4. Fallen Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
MARY CRAXTON F[RAN]KS
WHO DIED 9th [DECEMBER 1844]
[AGED [53] YEARS]
MARY CLAXTON FRANKS - P.C.C. WILL
Of John Street, Troy Town, Rochester, a Spinster. Will dated 6th December 1841
After debts and expences are paid, to Elizabeth Turner, wife of Thomas Turner of Wouldham, Grocer, £2 10s; to Caroline Spikesman of Wouldham, £2 10s; to Elizabeth Pepper of Hoo, £5; to niece, Sarah Franks and her sister, Elizabeth Franks of Hoo, all her linen and clothes, equally divided. Residue to nephews and nieces, , James, Thomas, William, George, Edward and Sarah Franks, equally shared.
Appoints Robert Clements of High Street, Rochester (Tailor and five times Mayor of the City), executor.
Witnesses: W. O. Rimington and G. O. Rimington
Affidavit dated 10th April 1845: William Owlett Rimington sworn that he and other witness witnessed will in testator's presence, and that she signed it in their presence.
Proved 29th April 1845
5. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE
(FACING SOUTH)
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY LOYALTY PEAKE
MASTER SHIPWRIGHT IN
H. M. SERVICE
WHO DIED AT DEPTFORD
SEPTEMBER [18th] 1862
AGED 4[4] YEARS
HENRY LOYALTY PEAKE - P.P.R. INDEX
Formerly of H.M. Dockyard, Devonport, where he was Assistant Master Shipwight, late of H. M. Dockyard, Deptford, where he was Master Shipwright. Administration to Walter Dicken Eden of Lee, Gentleman and Amelia Elizabeth Peake, widow, of H.M. Dockyard, Deptford. Value of effects, under £5,000
6a. RECTANGULAR HEADSTONE WITH SIDE COLUMNS
WICKHAM FAMILY
(FACING SOUTH)
IN MEMORY OF
SUSANNA* THE [ ] DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD AND SUSANNA WICKHAM
OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED 16th SEPTEMBER 18[13] AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM [ ] SON WHO
DIED [ ] JULY 1815 AGED [3] YEARS
ALSO OF ANN [WHO DIED [ ] APRIL 1816 AGED [5]YEARS
ALSO OF JANE [ ] DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO
DIED [ ] AUGUST 1831 AGED [ ] MONTHS
ALSO OF
EDWARD WILLIAM THEIR FIRST BORN SON
WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1832 IN THE
[25th] YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF SUSANNA WICKHAM
WHO DIED ON THE 15th ? OF APRIL 183[4]
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO OF EDWARD WICKHAM
WHO DIED ON THE 10th APRIL 1855
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO HESTER THE SECOND WIFE
OF THE ABOVE EDWARD WICKHAM
WHO DIED [ ] JANUARY 1867
AGED 72 YEARS
(*SUSANNA WICKHAM, AN INFANT, WAS BURIED
AT ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH, ROCHESTER)
Edward Wickham will can be found after No 76
6b. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED
[IN MEMORY OF]
THOMAS WRIGHT OF THIS PARISH
[WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1786] AGED 77 YEARS
SECTION B
7. Curbs
South Side
CHARLES GERRARD ANDREWS DIED JANUARY 3rd 1898 AGED 68 FOR 26 YEARS RECTOR OF THIS PARISH (One Line)
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE ELIZABETH CATHERINE ANDREWS DIED MAY 29th 1902 AGED 62 (One Line)
North Side
SARAH ANDREWS DIED AUGUST 4th 1887 AGED 14 ? MARY ANDREWS DIED JANUARY 11th ? 1890 aged 16 ? (One Line)
8. HEADSTONE
CHARLES BEAVIS 1783 (HIGHLIGHTED WITH CHALK)
[IN MEMORY OF]
CHARLES BEAVIS
DIED THE 17th [OF OCTOBER] 1783
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
[Eroded Verses]
CHARLES BEAVIS - P.C.C. WILLThe will is dated 25th June 1781
Beavis was a Farmer. To his brother, William, all his clothes. The rest and residue, real and personal, to his wife, Elizabeth, on condition that she pays her mother in law, Elizabeth Beavis, an annuity of £5 for life.
His wife is sole executor.
Witnesses: Catherine Shepherd, Mary Widnell and John Shepherd
Proved 6th November 1783
9. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE
ALFRED BIGGS
CENTRE: R.E. (ROYAL ENGINEERS) AND ROYAL ENGINEERS' MOTTO
"UBIQUE" AND "FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT", " EVERYWHERE RIGHT AND GLORY LEAD"
SACRED
TO THE
MEMORY OF
ALFRED BIGGS
WHO WAS ACCIDENTLY DROWNED
WHILST BATHING IN THE MEDWAY
NEAR THIS SPOT
THE 22nd OF JULY 1876
AGED 24
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
SAPPER B. STUART
(STUART PRESUMABLY MADE THE HEADSTONE ?)
Kent Messenger, 29th July 1876
ANOTHER SAPPER DROWNED.------- Already two fatal bathing accidents have occurred near the Wouldham Camp this season. In our last number we gave the particulars of the accident to Sapper Wills, and on Saturday last, Alfred Biggs aged twentyfour, met his death in a similar manner. In both cases the men were disobeying the orders of the military, as no bathing is allowed along the banks of the river.
The particulars of the sad affair came out at the inquest which was held at the camp, by George Winch, Esq., Deputy Coroner, on Monday.
The following evidence was taken:-- Edward Ashworth, a sapper stationed at Wouldham Camp, said the deceased was also stationed at the camp. On Saturday afternoon, the deceased, witness, and six others went down to the river to have a bathe, and just as witness reached the river bank, the deceased went into the water. He went out two or three yards, when the stream seemed to take him off his feet. He was then up to his chest. The water was ebbing, and the tide had just turned. The deceased struggled in the water, but witness did not hear him call out; witness to Allen, another sapper who was in the water some yards from the deceased, to give help to the deceased. Allen was nearest to deceased, and could swim a little. Another sapper named White was in the water, but he could not water. Allen swam to deceased and tried to catch hold of him, as he sunk two or three times. Allen caught hold of him the last time he came up, but he was unable to hold him as he was nearly sinking himself. Several of the ran for assistance and for boats. It was about a minute from the first time witness saw him sink until he finally sank.
The body was recovered about an hour after the drowning. The deceased could not swim and when he went into the water he had his boots on to save his feet. The bank where they went in, near Wouldham Church, is very steep. The hard off the camp is the place provided for bathing at fixed times, but it is against orders to bathe where the deceased was bathing.
Thomas Allen, sapper, corroborated the last witness's evidence, and said the deceased had just had dinner when he went into the water. In consequence of a shout from the bank, witness swam to the deceased, who was going down, but witness only saw his hands. He was about thirty yards off. Witness got up to him, and touched him, but being a poor swimmer was unable to keep hold of him. Witness only saw him once, and then he sank. Witness was the only one of the party who could swim.
The Jury returned a verdict that the deceased met his death by being accidentally drowned.
(Biggs was in the 36 Company Royal Engineers)
10a. LEDGER ON STONE BASE, ONCE RAILED
BENEATH
REST THE REMAINS
OF
RICHARD KELCEY
SON OF
FREDERICK & MARY
BOORMAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1863
AGED 17 YEARS
BOORMAN, Frederick, son buried in Section B, Wheelwright, 1855 Post Office Directory
10b DOUBLE, THICK HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED
RIGHT SIDE TOTALLY ERODED, PROBABLY MARY BOURNE, WIFE OF EDWARD, DIED OCT 1722
[HERE LYETH]
[THE BODY OF]
[ED]WAR[D]
[BOU]RN OF THIS
PARISH WHO
[DIED [ ] 1713]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
EDWARD BOURNE - CONS. ROCH. WILL
Bourne is a Husbandman, but really a Farmer. He is of Starkey's (Starkey Castle Farm) and his will is dated 2nd September 1711.
He is aged and sick and weak in body. To eldest son Richard, of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Husbandman, £5. To grandson, Edward, infant son of Richard, £10 at 21 years; to wife, Mary and son John, rest and residue of money and securities and money owed, also the lease of his farm called Starkey's, which he holds of Sir Robert Marsham, Bart., all goods, chatells and furniture in the farm house, yards, orchards, barns, stables, etc., all corn and growing crops and livestock. Appoints wife and son John, executors.
Witnesses: Stephen Daines and James Saunders
MARY BOURNE - CONS. ROCH. WILL
Of Starkey's. Will dated 23rd January 1720.
She is one of executors of late husband's will and is advanced in years and sickly in body.
To eldest son, Richard, £5; to Richard's son, Edward, £5 at 21 years, if he dies pre 21, then to her executor; to Richard's daughter, Elizabeth, £5 as above; to Richard's son Richard, £5, as above.
Rest and residue of that ½ share or other parts she is entitled to under her husband's will, to son John, for ever. John is also executor.
She signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: Mark of Anne Rennels, mark of Henry Poole and James Saunders
Proved 20th November 1722
11. HEADSTONE AND BODYSTONE
WALTER BURKE 1815(INSCRIPTION RE-CUT 1953 ON WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL REVERSE)
WALTER BURKE IS BEHIND NELSON'S LEFT SHOULDER.
DEVIS PAINTED THE PORTRAITS OF THE CREW FROM LIFE, IN PREPARATION FOR THIS PICTURE.
THESE HOLLOW MORTAR SHELLS, ABOUT 12 INCHES DIAMETER,
ONCE STOOD OUTSIDE THE HOUSE OF WALTER BURKE
(ORIGINAL LAYOUT ON WEST SIDE)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WALTER BURKE ESQ.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 12th OF SEPTEMBER 1815
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HE WAS PURSER OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP VICTORY
IN THE GLORIOUS BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
AND IN HIS ARMS
THE IMMORTAL NELSON DIED
WALTER BURKE - P.C.C. WILL
Burke, Retired Purser, Royal Navy, desires to be buried without pomp or expense at wherever he happens to died. To Richard Holt, Esquire of King's Road, Bedford Row, Middlesex, Edward Boys the Elder of Rochester, Esquire and Abel Gould of Rochester, Esquire, his houses and land at Wouldham and Burham, or elsewhere, all his personal estate and effects, household goods, furniture, plate, china, books, pictures, etc., upon trust.
Trustees are to sell this property as soon as possible after his death. After paying debts and funeral costs, etc., they are to divide the money into two equal parts. Half to his son, William Augustus, Doctor of Physic, living in the Isle de France. From the other half, they are to pay to the children of his late daughter, who was the wife of John Barnes of Dawlish, Devon, Farmer, equally shared, when they are 21 or, if girls, marriage day, if under 21.
In the meantime the money is to be invested in the Public Funds and interest used towards their education and maintenance. If any of these grandchildren died before they are 21, their share then goes to his son William.
Much of the will contains long trust conditions.
Witnesses: William Foulnun, Solicitor, Carmarthen Street, London,George Baker and William Stiroffey?
Proved 12th October 1813. Power reserved to Edward Boys
Note in margin, dated 8th February 1827.The will has not been administered by Holt and Gould. Administration was granted to John Barnes, as guardian of his children, John David Barnes, Walter Barnes, James Barnes and Elizabeth Barnes, all minors. Administration was
also granted to Edward Boys and William Augustus Burke.
Burke's wife Elizabeth died in the same year. Even though a married woman, she was able to make her own will thanks to a marriage settlement. In this P.C.C. will, dated 6th March 1800, she leaves a bequest to "her husband's sons", William, Henry and Walter.
In 1811 she added a codicil, leaving £10 each to her god children, John and Jane Barnes. She also asks to be buried with her first husband, Mr Breadhower, in Chichester. She is not mentioned on Burke's headstone.
12. HEADSTONE LEANING AGAINST WALL
IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS CHA[ ? ]AN
MASTER [ ]GE
[ ]
WHO [ ]D
"Thy[ ] with
[ ]
13. HEADSTONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMBRANCE OF
AMELIA CHALKLEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT ACTON IN MIDDLESEX
APRIL 27th 1875 AGED 60
SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF 22 CHILDREN, 11 OF WHOM
ARE BURIED NEAR THIS SPOT
ALSO OF
THOMAS CHALKLEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 14th 1881
AGED 70 YEARS
"Death has been here and bore away,
Our parents as you see,
How feeble is our mortal frame,
What dieing (sic) worms are we"
14. HEADSTONE
MARY AND WILLIAM CHRISFIELD, 1755 & 1780
[IN MEMORY OF]
MARY CHRISFIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF OCTOBER 1755
AGED 60 YEARS
[ALSO [ ] CHILDREN
WILLIAM CHRISFIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] JANUARY 1780
IN HIS [ ] YEAR
WILLIAM CHRISFIELD - CONS. ROCH. WILL
The will is dated 6th May 1779. William Chrisfield was a Maltster of St. Margaret's, Rochester
He desires to be buried in Wouldham churchyard with his late wife, Mary. To John Copper, son of John and Ruth Copper of Hollingbourne, £100. To his niece, Dedemiah Mc Lead wife of George Mc Lead, of Greenwich, £200. To William Spong and Stephen Spong,sons of William and Mary Spong, £10 each.
Half of his present dwelling house, with yard, malt house, stables and outhouses in St. Margaret's, left to him by his late brother in law, Thomas Chambers for the term of Chrisfield's life, will become the property of Chrisfield's cousin, John Roberts, for ever.
Rest and Residue of property in St. Margaret's, all his stock in trade, plate, linen, clothes, household goods and furniture, and personal estate, except that already bequeathed, to be sold. The money raised to be combined with all other money and invested in the Public Funds.
Half of the interest raised to his nephew, Richard Chrisfield of Newington, for life. After Richard's death, then to his four children, Ruth, William, Frances and Thomas, equally shared.
The other half of the interest, to nephew, William Jennings of Canterbury, for life. After his death, then to his brother, George Jennings of Dover, Plumber and Glazier.
John Roberts is sole executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Austen, Thomas Jolly and Joseph Hawkins
Proved 29th March 1780
15. LEDGER
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALFRED HENRY
CHALONER
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
JOHN & SOPHIA CUNNINGHAM
BORN 16th MAY 1858
DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1858
CLIFFORD, James, 2 daughters buried, Baker and Grocer, 1881 Census
16. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
SUSANNAH GIRLING
WHO WAS CALLED TO REST
SEPTEMBER 30th 1901
AGED 74 YEARS
"Sweet the sleep she so much needed,
Free from suffering, grief and pain,
Looking on her face so peaceful,
Could we wish her back gain"
ALSO JAMES ROBERT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP AUGUST 12th 1870
AGED 2 YEARS & 9 MONTHS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO OF JAMES GIRLING
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
APRIL 30th 1908
AGED 81 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
17. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY JANE HARTRIDGE
WHO DIED 13th MAY 1874
AGED 21 YEARS
[Eroded verses]
ADELAIDE FLORENCE HARTRIDGE
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1883
[Eroded verses]
ALSO
MARY CLIFFORD
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1894
AGED 64 YEARS
18. HEADSTONE
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOANNA WIFE OF
MR. LUKE REEVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [JUNE] [ ]
[1820] AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. LUKE REEVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE 7th
1825 AGED 85 YEARS
19. HEADSTONE
JOHN & LYDIA SPIKESMAN, 1830
[IN MEMORY OF]
[JOHN SPIKESMAN]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] MARCH 1830]
[AGED 70 YEARS]
LYDIA SPIKESMAN
WIFE [OF THE] ABOVE
JOHN SPIKESMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] [MARCH] [1830]
AGED [68] YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN WHO DIED IN
THEIR INFANCY
LEFT ISSUE TWO DAUGHTERS
ELIZABETH AND CAROLINE
[Eroded Verses]
CAROLINE SPIKESMAN - P.C.C. WILL
Caroline is mentioned on her parent's headstone in Section B, she was buried at Wouldham but no monuments was found
The will is dated 22nd May 1851
Her leasehold house on St. Margaret's Bank in Rochester, for many years the property of Mary Stroud, widow, deceased and £200 in the 3¼ % Bank Annuities in the Bank of England,
and household furniture, other property and effects, after payment of debts, funeral, etc., to William Bell of Rochester, Surgeon, Thomas Patten of Rochester and Thomas Turner of Wouldham, Grocer, upon trust. They to take rent of house and interest from the £200 and use it towards the education and maintenance of Caroline Elizabeth Turner, daughter of Thomas Turner, until she is 21, when the house and the £200 will be transferred to her.
Trustees are executors.
Witnesses: David Webster of Birling and Thomas Patten, Clerk to Mr Patten, Solicitor, Rochester.
Proved 31st January 1852 Power reserved to William Bell
20. HEADSTONE LEANING AGAINST WALL
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES THOMPSON
WHO DIED 26th OF OCTOBER 1884
AGED 46 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
CHARLES THOMPSON - P.P.R. INDEX
A Bricklayer. Administration to Harriet Thompson of 8 Great Western Road, Westbourne Park, Paddington, Widow. Effects:£120
21a. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ADELAIDE ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD WILLIAM TURNER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 11th 1871
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
ELLEN ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER [186]9
AGED 2 YEARS [ ] [MO]NTHS
ALSO OF [THE ABOV]E
RICHARD [WILLIAM TUR]NER
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ ] [MARCH 1887]
[AGED 45 YEARS]
21b. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED
[IN MEMORY OF]
ELIZABETH TURNER*
[WIFE OF THOMAS TURNER]?
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1848]
[AGED 49 YEARS]
* (Formerly Elizabeth Spikesman)
22. DOUBLE HEADSTONE
(LEFT HAND SIDE, RIGHT HAND ERODED)
[ ]
[ WAN[ ]
[YEOMA]N ? OF THIS PARISH
[ ]
SECTION C
23. ERODED DOUBLE HEADSTONE
JOSEPH & LYDIA COSTEN, 1758 & 176 [?]
IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH COSTEN WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF JUNE 175[8]
AGED 40 YEARSIN MEMORY OF
LYDIA WIFE OF
JOSEPH COSTEN WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 31st 176[ ]*
AGED 32 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER
"Farewell vain world, I've had enough of thee,
And now I am careless of what you say'st of me,
Thy smiles I court not nor thy frowns I fear,
My soul's at rest, my head lies quiet here"
(Much of the verse is eroded, but I have more or less reconstructed it from this Cliffe version of 1802)
* (Not in the Register, 1760's ?)
24. ERODED HEADSTONE
THOMAS MILLS 1762 AND ELIZABETH COSTEN, 1763
[IN MEMORY OF]
[T]H[OMAS MILLS]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
NOV[ ]1762
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
HERE [LIETH YE] BODY OF
ELIZ. DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH
AND [LYD]IA COSTEN OF [THIS]
[PARISH] DIED AUGUST YE 14th 1763
[AGED] [ ] YEARS
[ ]
[ ] a [ ] grief & pain,
At length ye Lord did think it best,
To take me to a place of rest"
(Mills was the only burial at Wouldham in November 1762, Lydia Costen's name at marriage was Mills)
25. LARGE GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN MEMORY OF
MARGARET FERRIE SCOTT
DIED DEC. 1860 AGED 2 MONTHS
CHARLES ANDREW SCOTT
DIED FEBY. 1869 AGED 2 YEARS
JEAN FERHUS FERRIE
DIED MARCH 1869 AGED 4 YEARS
MARY STEWART SCOTT
DIED MARCH 1875 AGED 20 YEARS
JOHN SCOTT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV. 23th 1883 IN HIS 62nd YEAR
MARGARET FERRIE
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
JOHN SCOTT
WHO DIED AT DENVER, COLORADO, U.S.A.
ON JUNE 3rd 1894 AGED 61 YEARS
WILLIAM STEWART YOUNG SCOTT
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 24th 1896 AGED 35 YEARS
JOHN YOUNG SCOTT
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT RAINHAM
SEPT. 8th 1907 AGED 30 YEARS
26 CHEST TOMB
MUCH OLDER THAN SURVIVING INSCRIPTION, IT CAN BE SEEN IN AN ENGRAVING IN THE "GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE" OF 1789. PRESUMABLY ERECTED FOR EARLIER TAYLORS
TAYLOR TOMB, BEHIND IT, RIGHT TO LEFT: UNKNOWN; JOSEPH AND LYDIA COSTEN;
THOMAS MILLS & ELIZABETH COSTEN; SARAH, WIFE OF RICHARD [ ? ]
?
LEDGER
IN MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZ. TAYLOR WIFE OF
MR. JAMES TAYLOR
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
SHE DIED JAN. 25th 1799 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR. JAMES TAYLOR
YEOMAN OF THIS COUNTY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20th OF
JANUARY 181[6] AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MR. JAMES TAYLOR
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE ON THE 11th DAY OF OCTOBER 1831
AGED [50] YEARS
James TAYLOR - P.C.C. WILL
James Taylor is a Yeoman Farmer of High Halstow, his will is dated 3rd December 1812.
To George Gunning, of Frindsbury, Esquire and Philip Boghurst of Gad's Hill, Higham, Gentleman, his freehold property, 2 house, (in 4 dwellings), lately built by him, with barns and 40 acres of land, known as Burnt Houses, in High Halstow, upon trust. They are to sell and each to have £10.
To William Jefferys of Chatham, £20; to his son, William Taylor, £300, silver pint can, 2 table spoons, 2 tea spoons, punch ladle; to daughter, Elizabeth Taylor, £500, silver pepper caster, sugar basin, butter boat, gravy spoon,2 table spoons, 8 tea spoons, 2 salt spoons and pair of plated salt sellers.
To wife Mary, 4 half pint silver pots, 4 table spoons, 3 pairs salt spoons, 12 tea spoons, silver stewer, silver cream pot, pepper caster, butter boat, gravy spoon, sugar tongs, pair plated salt cellars. Bed with bedstead, bolster, pillows, blankets in his bedroom, stove in front chamber, 6 mahogany chairs, bed with patchwork hangings, small mahogany table, pear wood Pembroke table, work stool, provisions and liquor in house, tubs and casks, etc.
To son James, silver quart tankard, 2 table spoons, 2 tea spoons and punch ladle.
To wife Mary and daughter Elizabeth, equally shared, all household and other linen.
Residue to trustees upon trust. They to carry on farming business for one year after his death, except his freehold land which is to be sold. His wife and grand daughter, Caroline Kent to reside in his house at Busthole? or elsewhere he may be residing at death. They to have profits of business until it is sold. Money from sale to be put together with personal estate. Trustees to invest £1,000 in Public Funds, his widow to have the interest. They are to invest £200, likewise, for benefit of Caroline Kent during his widow's lifetime. After his widow's death, when Caroline reaches 21, trustees to transfer £2,000 to her. The above sum of £1,000 to stay invested and the interest paid to his daughter, Mary, late wife of William Kent and now wife of Henry Mitchell. After Mary Mitchell's death, the interest to her children, Caroline and Sarah Kent, equally shared. Trustees are to take one fifth of income for life benefit of Elizabeth Boulton, wife of his son James, after her death, then for benefit of her children. Three fifths of his personal estate to son William and daughters, Parnel, wife of Joseph Newington and Elizabeth Taylor, in equal shares. Trustees are executors.
Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney, Strood, William Comport and J. Stott, Clerks to Mr Gibbs
Proved 23rd July 1816. Power reserved to George Gunning and Philip Boghurst, granted to wife Mary
27. ERODED HEADSTONE
[IN MEMORY OF SAR]AH?
WIFE OF RICHARD [ ]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY THE 18th 177[ ]?
AGED 65 YEARS
(Unknown, not identified from registers)
SECTION D
28. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SELINA FRANCES ALLARD WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 26th 1925 AGED 79 YEARS (One Line)
29. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY GEORGE BAKER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th OF APRIL 1855
AGED 39 YEARS
BAKER, Henry, died 1855, Blacksmith, 1855 Post Office Directory
30. LARGE OVERGROWN CURBED PLOT
(There may be more under very thick ivy roots but illness stopped further search)
South Side
LAURA BAKER 1865 – 1869
North Side
BERTHA BAKER 1873 – 1873 FRANK W. BAKER 1874 – 1875
31. GRANITE PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS, ONCE RAILED
East Side
"Till there breaks
the last and brightest
Easter Morn"
IN
EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDWARD THOMAS BAKER
BORN JULY 27th 1823
DIED OCT. 23rd 1895
CONSTANCE REBECCA BAKER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN APRIL 19th 1836
DIED DEC. 31st 1904
South Side
ALSO
THEIR ELDEST DAUGHTER
GRACE CONSTANCE DOBSON
BORN DEC. 23rd 1860
DIED MARCH 5th 1918
EDWARD THOMAS BAKER - P.P.R. INDEXLicensed Victualler of the "Watermans' Arms", where he died. Administration to Grace Constance Baker, Spinster, Stanley Norrington, Cooper and George Belsey Baker, Fitter, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham. Effects: £156 4s 4d
32. LARGE LIMESTONE CROSS ON STONE BASE, ONCE RAILED
MARY ELIZABETH
BARKER
(See Plaque on Chancel wall)
33. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES BELLCHAMBERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 8rg 1891
AGED 71 YEARS
"The Lord's Will be Done"
BELLCHAMBERS, Charles, died 1891, Cement Labourer, 1881 Census
BENNETT see STEVENS
34. HEADSTONE
[IN]
[MEMOR]Y OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES FREDERICK BLOOMFIELD
DIED MARCH [ ] [1870] [AGED] 27 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
[ALSO] [ ] [BLOOMFIEL]D
DIED AP[RIL] [ ] [AGED] [ ] MONTHS
"Suffer[little children to come unto me]
And [forbid them not] [ ]
His[ ]
(Rest all eroded away)
35. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS EDWIN BRIDGES
WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 1901
AGED 50 YEARS
"Gone from sight but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts will ever linger,
Round the spot where thou art laid"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS EDWIN BRIDGES
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1923
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
FLORENCE MARTHA STEVENS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT. 15th 1937
AGED 43 YEARS
BRIDGES, Thomas, died 1923, Blacksmith, 1882 Kelly's Directory & 1911 Census
36. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE, CROSS GONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
LAURA BURDEN
DIED [DECEMBER ] [ ] 1898
AGED 16 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace with
Loved ones far away"
CARTER see KEMP
37. SMALL HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEMN CHALKLEN
DIED JAN. 17th 1912
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY CHALKLEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 4th 1922
AGED 73 YEARS
"Have Faith in God"
38. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN EVER SACRED MEMORY
OF
THOMAS CHALKLEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th APRIL 1920
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA CHALKLEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th JUNE 1920
AGED 80 YEARS
"The Souls of the Righteous are in
the hands of God"
ALSO GEORGE HENRY CHALKLEN
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th DEC. 1938
AGED 59 YEARS
"R.I.P."
CHALKLEN, Thomas, died 1920, Lime Burner at Frindsbury ?, 1871 Census
CHALKLEN, George, died 1938, Bargeman at Queenborough, 1911 Census
THOMAS CHALKLEN - P.P.R. INDEX
Lived in Castle Street, died at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester. Administration to George Henry Chalklen, Mechanical Rope Splicer and John Charles Chalklen, Seaman. Effects: 466 4s
GEORGE HENRY CHALKLEN - P.P.R. INDEX
Of 3 Chalklen's Cottages, died at Ham Green Hospital, Somerset. Administration to Winifrid Olive Chalklen, Widow. Effects: £2,053 9s 8d
39. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTA CAROLINE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 9th 1882
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
MARIA ALBERTA
WHO FELL ASLEEP
SEPTEMBER 24th 1894
AGED 15 YEARS
ELDEST AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTERS OF
JAMES & EMMA CLIFFORD
OF THIS PARISH
"To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain"
CLIFFORD, James, 2 daughters buried, Baker and Grocer, 1881 Census
COLEMAN see PERKINS
40 "BROKEN" LIMESTONE COLUMN ON PEDESTAL, WITH CURBS AND LOW RAILINGS
JAMES CRAMPHORN(I would usually associate a broken column with a younger man?
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED
BY HENEY PETERS OF WOULDHAM HALL
TO
JAMES CRAMPHORN
BORN AT ST. ALBANS
5th NOVEMBER 1833
DIED AT WOULDHAM [COURT ?] [JUNE] [ ] 1893
[ ]
IN [ ] MEMORY OF
[ ] SERVANT
WHO PASSED TO HIS [ ]
[ ] FAITHFUL PERFO[RMANCE]
OF HIS DUTY
JAMES CRAMPHORN - P.P.R. INDEX
Manager of Cement Works (Peters) Administration to Tamar, his widow. Effects: £1,397 11s 9d
41. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REGINALD EDWIN DABNER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
MARCH 2nd 1899
AGED 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM JAMES DABNER
WHO DIED AUGST. 20Th 1899
AGED 4 MONTHS
HAROLD FRANK DABNER
WHO DIED AUGST. 22nd 1899
AGED 4 MONTHS
DOBSON see BAKER
42. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
East side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILFRED EDMONDS
DIED AUGUST 16th 1917
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO LILY EDMONDS
DIED MAY 17th 1918
AGED 30 YEARS
South side
ALSO
JOHN EDMONDS
DIED JUNE 2nd 1942
AGED 89 "At Rest"
CURB
REBECCA MARY EDMONDS DIED JANUARY 12th 1946 AGED 88 CREMATED AT CHARING (One Line)
EDMUNDS, Wilfred, died 1917, Apprentice (Cooper?), 1911 Census
EDMUNDS, John, died 1942, Cooper at Cement Works, 1911 Census but Grocer, 1891 Kelly's Directory,? same man ?
43. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS HART
WHO DIED 1st MARCH 1857
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
MARY HART
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JUNE 1867
AGED 75 YEARS
HART, Thomas, died 1857, Agricultural Labourer, 1851 Census, Beer Retailer, 1855 Post Office Directory, same man? Perhaps his wife managed the beer side?
THOMAS HART - CONS. ROCH. WILL
Will dated 9th June 1854
Thomas Hart, a Labourer, left his entire estate to his wife , Mary, for ever. She is sole executor.
Signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: William Baker, Rochester and H. Wickham, Solicitor, Rochester
Proved 23rd November 1857
44. PEDESTAL WITH LARGE ANGEL AND RAILED CURBS
GEORGE HIGHAM(Higham prospered in his business, leaving effects valued at more than £6,000,
and has the most conspicuous monument)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ELIZABETH
HIGHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 30th 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
"How we miss him, none can tell"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARY ELIZABETH
HIGHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 13th 1913
IN HER 83rd YEAR
"Although dead, they still live in the
Hearts of those who loved them"
GEORGE HIGHAM - P.P.R. INDEX
Licensed Victualler at "Medway Inn". Administration to Emma Scannell, Widow and Rosina Higham, Spinster. Effects: £6,284 5s
45. HEADSTONE
SCARED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZABETH ANN HUTCHENSON
RELICT OF
JOHN FRANCIS HUTCHENSON
OF H. M. CUSTOMS, LONDON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 8th DAY OF OCTOBER 1855
AGED 64 YEARS
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
WILLIAM SANKEY
OF THIS PARISH
AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS
WHICH SHE BORE
WITH THE MOST CHRISTIAN [FORTITUDE ?]
46. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE KEMP
WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 1919
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1921
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO PRIVATE ERNEST KEMP 10th YORKS. REGT.
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION
20th OCT. 1917
AGED 35 YEARS
BURIED AT ETAPLES
ALSO WILLIAM KEMP
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1933
AGED 55 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ARTHUR KEMP
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1942
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO ESTHER CARTER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1956
AGED 77 YEARS
CREMATED AT WOKING
KEMP, George, died 1919, Lime Burner, 1911 Census, but Carrier, 1882 Kelly's Directory, same man?
KEMP, William, died 1933, Lime Labourer, 1911 Census
KEMP, Arthur, died 1942, Lime Burner, 1911 Census
47. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JESSE KEMSLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 24th 1895
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO SARAH KEMSLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 18th 1896
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO FRIEND KEMSLEY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1886
AGED 36 YEARS
"Till there break the last and
Brightest Easter Morn"
KEMSLEY, Jesse, Cement Labourer, 1881 Census
KEMSLEY, Friend, Cement Labourer, 1881 Census
48. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN LANGFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGST. 14Th 1870
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH LANGFORD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd 1868
AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO
ELLEN LANGFORD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1872
AGED 3 YEARS
LANGFORD, John, died 1870, Apprentice Wheelwright, 1861 Census
49. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM LANGFORD
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO
JAMES LANGFORD
SON OF THE ABOVE
[ ] 1906 ?
[ ]
LANGFORD, William, died 1875, Publican "Watermans' Arms", 1855 Post Office Directory
50. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
East side
"Though lost to sight
to memory ever dear"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FANNY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM STEPHEN LARKIN
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1899
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM STEPHEN LARKIN
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1935 AGED 74
North side
ALSO
ISABELLA JANE
SECOND WIFE OF
WILLIAM STEPHEN LARKIN
WHO DIED SEPT. 23rd 1919
AGED 54 YEARS
South side
ALSO
ISABEL MARY
LARKIN
WHO DIED OCT. 1st 1921
AGED 15 YEARS
LARKIN, William, died 1935, Cement Factory Foreman, 1911 Census
51. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE & MARY ANN LAWRENCE
DIED JAN. 26th 1907
AGED 36 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace, with loved ones far away,
In Jesus keeping, we are safe and they"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE LAWRENCE
DIED NOV. 10th 1918
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN LAWRENCE
DIED MAY 7th 1932
IN HER 96th YEAR
"At Rest"
LAWRENCE, George, died 1918, Chalk Labourer, 1901 Census
52. PEDESTALS, CROSS, VOLUTED SCROLL AND CURBS. LARGE PLOT
East side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
BENJAMIN LUCKETT
DIED JANUARY [ ] 1869
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO NELLIE LOUISA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 19th 1896
AGED 4 MONTHS
"Nearer my God to thee, nearer to thee"
North side
ALSO
MAUD MARY
2nd WIFE OF
BENJAMIN LUCKETT
DIED AUGUST 9th 1915 AGED 50 YEARS
INTERRED AT BIRLING
South side
ALSO BENJAMIN
4th BATT. R.W.K.R.
ONLY SON OF
B & H LUCKETT
KILLED IN ACTION NEAR YPRES
APRIL 21st ? 1915 ? AGED 21 YEARS
VOLUTED SCROLL
BENJAMIN LUCKETT
FELL ASLEEP
APRIL 4th 1929
AGED 71 YEARS
LUCKETT, James, died 1902, Chalk Labourer, 1881 Census
BENJAMIN LUCKETT - P.P.R. INDEX
Licensed Victualler at the "Rose and Crown". Administration to Harriet Larkin, wife of William Larkin. Effects: £1,476 12s 3d
JAMES LUCKETT - P.P.R. INDEX
Of 5 Richard Street, Rochester. Administration to Alice Jane Williams, wife of George Williams, Labourer. Effects: £168 16s
53. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MARTIN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd FEBRUARY
1897
AGED 56 YEARS
"Our loved one has gone before,
Whose earthly days are done,
We soon shall greet him on
That shore,
Where partings are unknown"
ALSO CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1923
AGED 79 YEARS
"At Rest"
MARTIN, William, died 1897, Labourer, 1891 Census
MARSH see STEVENS
54. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMMA WIFE OF
WILLIAM THOMAS MITCHELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF JANUARY 1854
AGED 25 YEARS
"Thrice Blessed Bliss,
To my husband and children dear,
My Salvation they have not to fear,
Jesus supported me in the night of death,
And enabled me to lisp his name,
With my latest breath"
MITCHELL, William, wife, Emma, buried here, he was a Waterman, 1851 Census
MOON see STYANT
55. CWGC HEADSTONE
6340685 PRIVATE
A. T. NEWMAN
THE BUFFS
20th NOVEMBER 1940 AGE 27
"God saw the rugged pathway
was getting hard to climb,
so he gently whispered
Peace shall be Thine"
56. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ADELAIDE NORRIS
WHO DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1894
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO OF HENRY NORRIS
HER DEVOTED HUSBAND
WHO DIED 23rd DECEMBER 1931
AGED 84 YEARS
AND OF
ARTHUR THOMAS NORRIS
THEIR BELOVED SON
WHO DIED 27th JANUARY 1901
AGED 27 YEARS
"In Thy presence is Fullness of Joy"
HENRY NORRIS - P.P.R. INDEX
Of the Homestead, (Carrier) Administration to Ernest Henry Norris, Labourer and Sarah Ann Norris, wife of Ernest. Effects: £518 19s 3d
57. HEADSTONE, LARGE PLOT
IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN PEARCE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd OF OCTOBER 1869
AGED 65 YEARS
"[ ] flesh shall rest in Hope"
ALSO
THOMAS HI[LLAS]
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 5th OF JANUARY 1837
AGED 13 MONTHS
ALSO
ANNA MARTIN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF JULY 1845
AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO
MARRIANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF OCTOBER 1877
AGED [76] YEARS
JOHN PEARCE - P.P.R. INDEX
Farmer, at Starkey's. Administration to Mary Ann, widow and Alfred John Hillas Pearce, Farmer, son. Effects under £4,000
58. CWGC HEADSTONE
39584 PRIVATE
H. T. PENTECOST
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT
21st NOVEMBER 1918
59. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE MARIA PERKINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 14th 1905
AGED 20 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
ANN ELIZABETH COLEMAN
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1916
AGED 62 YEARS
"She has gone, the one we loved so dear,
To her Eternal Rest,
She's gone to Heaven, we have no fear,
And is forever Blest"
JOHN COLEMAN
DIED APRIL 12th 1929
AGED 82 YEARS
"Always cheerful, always kind,
A beautiful memory left behind"
60. GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES PETERS
BORN MAY 22nd 1831
DIED MAY 16th 1905
"Come unto me ye weary and I will give you rest"
ALSO MARTHA FRANCES PETERS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBY. 3rd 1917 AGED 81 YEARS
PETERS, James, Retired Publican, (Forresters' Arms), 1901 Census0.112
JAMES PETERS - P.P.R. INDEX
Of Raven's Cottage, Raven's Knowle. Administration to Frederick Ralph Peters, Jeweller and F. F. Smith, Solicitor (in Rochester). Effects: £3,193 4s
PETERS see CRAMPHORN
RUMSLEY see STYANT
SANKEY see HUTCHENSON
61. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
DAVID SCANNELL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 13th 1869
AGED 48 YEARS
THIS STONE IS ERECTED
BY HIS LOVING WIFE
AND FRIENDS
"Thy Will be Done"
62. PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS, CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN SCANNELL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1890
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO HAZEL GEORGE
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 22nd 1905
AGED 19 YEARS
SCANNELL, John, died 1890, Cooper, 1881 Census
63. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER SMITH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 4th 1908
AGED 38 YEARS
HENRY SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 14th 1920
AGED 84 YEARS
ELLEN SMITH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 24th 1927
AGED 90 YEARS
64. SMALL TABLET AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
KATE IRONS SMITH
DIED JUNE 28th 1909
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM SMITH
DIED APRIL 22nd 1914
AGED 53 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
South curb
ALSO OF WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITH DIED AT SEATTLE, U.S.A. FEB. 3rd 1910 AGED 31 YEARS
North curb
ALSO OF THOMAS SMITH WHO DIED JAN. 23rd 1923 AGED 43 YEARS
65. HEADSTONE
IN
MEMORY OF
ISAAC STEVENS
LIME BURNER FOR 26 YEARS
ON THE WORKS
OF THE WOULDHAM CEMENT COMPANY
HE DIED FROM THE EFFECTS OF AN ACCIDENT
JULY 17th 1870 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO HIS SON
JOHN STEVENS
WHO MET WITH SUDDEN DEATH
NOVEMBER 3rd 1858 AGED 16 YEARS
"Prepare to meet thy God"
PHILIDELPHIA STEVENS
DIED AUGUST 10th 189[ ]
AGED 79 YEARS
BETTY MONICA BENNETT
DIED NOVEMBER 20th [ ]
AGED 2 YEARS
STEVENS, Isaac, died 1900, Lime Works Labourer, 1891 Census
"CATHAM OBSERVER" FATAL ACCIDENT AT WOULDHAM CEMENT WORKS
An inquest on the body of Isaac Stevens was held at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Chatham, (sic) on Wednesday, before W. Bell, Esq., deputy coroner for the City of Rochester, and a respectable jury, Mr A. Lester being foreman.
Stephen Stevens, of Wouldham, deposed he was employed on the cement works at that place, and that his father was also employed there. His age was 60. Last saw him alive last Tuesday week, directly he was run over by the train. He had been got up when witness saw him , and he had his thoughts about him, and complained only of his shoulder being hurt. He was between the rails and stepped on the line on which the lime trucks were coming, when before he had time to say "oh", he was run over. Between the lines was not the proper place for him, as there was a footpath. He blamed no one. He was of opinion that the trucks were on the rubbish line when he stepped on the lime line and was run over. He had worked there 20 years.
To a juryman : If he had remained on the 8 foot 10 inch road between the lines he would not have been hurt even if two trains had been passing.
John Langford deposed that the wagons hit deceased across the back, and that they knocked him between the the rails. The trucks were going between 8 and 10 miles, the usual speed.
Thomas Harod, the break-man (sic), deposed that from time he started he did not see deceased until after he was run over. If he had seen him he could not have stopped the wagons in a shorter distance than 20 yards. Was quite sober then. Stopped the wagons as soon as he could.
William Foyer?, foreman of the works, deposed that no one had any business to walk between the lines, but to remain there when two trains passed, one would be safe enough. This was the first accident that had happened on that line. By the break (sic) the rate of speed can be regulated.
Deceased was brought at once to the Hospital, Mr William P. Adams, house surgeon, deposed deceased had an extensive lacerated wound on the forehead, and severe contusions of the shoulder and back, and right arm, one of the bones of the hand being broken.
Erysipelas * supervened and he died on Sunday night.
Verdict in accordance with the evidence. Mr Arnold, solicitor, watched the proceedings on behalf of the Cement Works Company.
* Also known as St. Anthony's Fire. Inflammation of the skin, generally of the subcutaneous areolar tissue, accompanied by fever. The affected part is dark red, hot, painful and swollen.
66. HEADSTONE
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ISAAC STEVENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
7th APRIL 1900
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN STEVENS
WHO DIED 5th FEB. 1931
AGED 84 YEARS
"Life's work well done, now
comes rest"
67. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH STEVENS
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th JULY 1912
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO OF FREDERICK
THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF
CHARLES & EMMA MARSH
AND NEPHEW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1907
AGED 9½ YEARS
68. CWGC HEADSTONE
T/1041848 DRIVER
T. E. STEVENS
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
16th MAY 1944 AGED 43
"Though you are so far away,
We think of you,
Night and day"
MIN AND CHILDREN
STEVENS see BRIDGES
69. GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CLARA STYANT
DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1915
AGED 90 YEARS
AND
HARRIETT RUMSLEY
DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1915
AGED 90 YEARS
LIFELONG FRIENDS LAID TO REST AFTER
A BRIEF SEPARATION
JOHN MOON
DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1917
AGED 73 YEARS
AND HIS BELOVED WIFE
CAROLINE MOON
DIED FEB. 14th 1921
AGED 75 YEARS
"In Christ shall all be made alive"
CLARA STYANT - P.P.R. INDEX
A Spinster. Licensed Victualler of the "Dog and Partridge" Beer House. Administration to Caroline Moon, wife of John Moon. Effects: £1, 115 9s
MOON, John, Cement Labourer, 1911 Census
70. HEADSTONE
TIPPIN HEADSTONES
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. SUSANNA TIPPIN WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS TIPPIN
OF ST. MARGARET'S, ROCHESTER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 2nd ? OF DECEMBER 1829
AGED 48 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS
VIZ. WILLIAM, SUSANNA AND MARY DEE
"Here lies interred the partner of my life,
A kindly mother and affectionate wife,
Great although the loss [ ] happy [ ]
Her happy ? Spirit at the Saviour's [ ]"
71. HEADSTONE, LEANING TOWARDS TOWER
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS TIPPIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 6th OF SEPTEMBER 1857
AGED 78 YEARS
TIPPEN, Thomas, died 1857, Maltster, Pigot's Directory1832, Bagshaw's Directory 1847
THOMAS TIPPIN - P.C.C. WILL
Will dated 11th March 1857. Gentleman of King Street, Troy Town, Rochester.
To executors and trustees, Henry Coulter of Chatham, Brewer's Clerk and Thomas Anderson of Troy Town, Draper, £4,000 Bank of England Stock and any other stock he has at time of death, upon trust. The interest on £2,000 of the above stock to his son William for life. After William's death, the £2,000 will be shared equally among William's children.
Interest on £1,000 of the same stock, to his daughter Mary Dee, wife of Henry Coulter, for life. If Henry survives Mary he is to have the interest for life. After his death, (if he is the survivor), the £1,000 to be shared equally among his children.
The remaining £1,000 stock to be shared equally among the testator's grandchildren, Dalinda Clara Coulter, Susannah Coulter, Thomas Tippin, Frederick James and William Algernon Coulter, at 21 years of age.
To his trustees, all his property in King Street, Rochester, (43 and 44), occupied by himself and Mrs Mills, widow; also his house in Union Street, Rochester, occupied by Thomas Anderson, also house and farm at Sonning, Oxfordshire, occupied by John Wickenden, upon trust, for lifetime of his son William Tippin. Trustees to keep properties in good repair and insured. They are to pay residue income from these properties to son William Tippin, for life.
After William's death, the properties go to Henry Coulter and his heirs, forever.
His property at Frindsbury, occupied by [ ] Anderson, five cottages at Wouldham and six cottages at Milton, next Sittingbourne, also to Henry Coulter and his heirs, subject to payment, from the six cottages, of an annuity of £20 to Mary Jane French for 10 years after testator's death. To Mrs Susannah Fullager of Eastchurch, £100; to his housekeeper, Mary Bartholomew, £200, she also has the bedstead, carpets, chairs, linen and furniture in her chamber. To Thomas Anderson, as a token of respect for his service as executor and trustee, 19 guineas.
The mortgage sum of £150, now lent to Mrs Moseley, on deposit of her deeds as security, if unpaid at testator's death, to be shared equally between his son William and son in law Henry Coulter. Residue, real and personal, also of Henry Coulter.
Witnesses: George Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester and Alfred Morgan, his Clerk.
Proved 10th October 1857.
TIPPIN see WILES
72. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN MARIA WAKELING
WHO DIED APRIL 25th 1883
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN WAKELING
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 11th 1900
AGED 73 YEARS
"Father in thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now thy servants sleeping"
73. SMALL PEDESTAL AND ANGEL
IN
SWEETEST MEMORY OF
OUR DARLING CHILD
HAZEL WALLIS
TAKEN INTO GOD'S KEEPING
30th APRIL 1928
AGED 2 YEARS
"Suffer little children to
come unto me"
74. SMALL CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHRISTOPHER WEBB
DIED DECEMBER 25th 1898 ?
AGED 6 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace our
future [ ] unknown"
75. HEADSTONE, LARGE CURBED PLOT
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE FREDERICK WEST
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 9th 1918
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK WILLIAM
2nd SON OF THE ABOVE
1st ?[ ]
KILLED IN ACT[ION] [ ] 1916
AGED 28 [YEARS]
ALSO [ ]
ELDEST [ ]
PASSED[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
GE[ORGE FREDERICK WEST ?]
[ ]
[ ]
WEST, George, Plate Layer in Lime Works, 1911 Census
WHIBLEY see WICKHAM
76. TWO HEADSTONES IN LARGE PLOT
South Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS WICKHAM
OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DIED MAY 1st 1822 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS STROUD
SON OF THE ABOVE BORN SEPT. 21st 1814
DIED NOVEMBER THE 28th 1819
ALSO FRANCES WHIBLEY
RELICT OF DAVID WHIBLEY AND
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS WICKHAM
WHO DIED APRIL 29th 1820 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO MARY WHIBLEY
WHO DIED 20th SEPTEMBER 1847
aged 42 years
North Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR. HUMPHREY WICKHAM
OF CHATHAM WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd 1822
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1816 AGED3 YEARS
ALSO FRIEND SON OF
HUMPHREY & SARAH WICKHAM
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1826
AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
HUMPHREY & SARAH WICKHAM
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1829
AGED 6 WEEKS
ALSO LUCY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
HUMPHREY & SARAH WICKHAM
WHO DIED THE 2nd JANUARY 1832
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
HUMPHREY WICKHAM
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF DECEMBER 1863
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
HUMPHREY WICKHAM
WHO DIED THE [ ] MARCH 1870
AGED [77] YEARS
WICKHAM, Humphrey, of Maidstone Road, Rochester, Proprietor of Houses, 1861 Census
THOMAS WICKHAM - P.C.C. WILL
Thomas Wickham of Maidstone, Secretary of the Kent Fire Insurance Office, Maidstone.
Will dated 1st December 1819.
All of his estate to wife Sarah, forever. Brother Edward Wickham and brother in law, Thomas Stroud, are executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Wells, Stanton Collins and H Wickham.
Proved 17th August 1822. Power reserved to Thomas Stroud.
EDWARD WILLIAM WICKHAM - P.C.C. WILL
Edward Wickham of Chatham.
Will dated 22nd May 1832.
All of his estate to his father Edward Wickham, who is also his executor.
Witnesses: A Robertson, Sarah Gibbs and Elizabeth Willingham.
Proved July 1845 ( 13 years after death).
EDWARD WICKHAM - P.C.C WILL
Edward Wickham, Gentleman of Rochester.
Will dated 3rd July 1852.
All household contents in his house at his death, except his bookcase and books, to his wife Hester; she also gets £100.
To his brother Humphrey Wickham, Gentleman of Rochester, £100 and £20 for mourning and a ring. To Richard Winch, Wine Merchant of Rochester, 19 guineas. To son Arthur his bookcase and books.
His three houses in Brougham Place, near the turnpike on New Road, Chatham, occupied by [ ] Williamson, [ ] Akers and [ ] Rain, to his wife Hester forever.
Also to wife Hester an annuity of £100 for life. This annuity from a rent charge on Bramblefield Farm in Milton, near Sittingbourne, late occupied by Alfred Torson?, now occupied by Mr Tannay; also on his house in Gibraltar Place, Chatham, near the Gibraltar Inn, occupied by Mr Brock.
To his trustees his shares in the Kent Fire and Life Insurance Company, in trust for son Arthur.
His properties and residue not already bequeathed, to trustees Richard Winch, daughter Susanna Wickham and son in law Henry Loyalty Peake, Assistant Master Shipwright, Devonport Dockyard, upon trust. The residue of his personal estate to be sold and divided into four equal parts. One part for daughter Amelia, wife of Henry Loyalty Peake, one part for daughter Emma Wickham, one part for daughter Susanna Wickham. The remaining quarter to be invested, in trust, for son Arthur and interest to be used towards his maintenance and education until he is 21.
Witnesses: Thomas Hills, Solicitor, Chatham and George Marks?, his Clerk.
Proved 15th May 1855.
HUMPHREY WICKHAM - P.P.R INDEX
Of 3 Morden Terrace, Rochester.
Administration to Humphrey Wickham of Strood, Gentleman, (Solicitor), William Wickham of New Cross Road, Deptford, Chemist, sons and Mary Bowles, widow of 3 Morden Terrace, daughter, the surviving executors. Effects: under £1,000.
77. HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY
OF
SUSANNA WILES
DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS & SUSANNA TIPPIN
OF ST. MARGARET'S, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF APRIL 1841
AGED 32 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
WAR MEMORIAL
78. Lych Gate built from ragstone, oak & peg tiled roof.
LYCH GATE
UNVEILED IN 1920, AS A MEMORIAL TO THE GREAT WAR DEAD OF WOULDHAM;
THE DEAD OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR ARE ALSO REMEMBERED HERE
South Inner Side
THIS LYCH GATE
IS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY
DURING THE GREAT WAR
1914 – 1918
MARBLE PLAQUE
ANDERSON H.
BAILEY W.
BELL J.
BLACKMAN G.E.BLACKMAN T.
BRIDGES S.J.
BURGESS C.
BURGESS H.
BURGESS L.
CHANTLER A.
COLES J.W.
DURRANT A.Continues on opposite wall
DYER F.
FEAVER F.J.
GILL F.
GIRLING E.J.
HASSAM D.C.
HUXSTEP J.
HUCKSTEP G.A.
JONES E.J.
KEMP E.
KEMPSTER W.KNIGHT T.
KNIGHT W.
LEE J.E.
LONGHURST A.
LUCKEYY B.
MANKLOW A.
NORRIS G.
OSBORN E.
PENTECOST H.
ROBERTS H.ROBERTSON E.
SIBURN H.
SMITH G.
STARKIE J.
STEVENS E.
STEVENS F.
STEVENS J.
WEST F.M.
WISDOM W.
Smaller plaque beneath
IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE
SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945
BAILEY W.
DURRANT A.
EFFORD P.
FAIRBRASS K.J.
HOMEWOOD J.E.NEWMAN A.
NORRIS J. D.S.M.
SMITH J.A.
STEVENS T.
TESTER D.L.
FEAVER, Frederick, died 1918, Baker's assistant at East Malling ?, 1911 census
INTERIOR
79. WHITE MARBLE PLAQUE, HIGH ON NORTH CHANCEL WALL
NEAR THE EAST ANGLE OF THE TOWER
A RECUMBENT STONE CROSS MARKS THE SPOT IN THE CHURCHYARD
WHERE ARE DEPOSITED THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
MARY ELIZABETH BARKER
SHE WAS THE DEAR, LOVED AND HONOURED WIFE OF
THE REVD. ALLEYNE HIGGS BARKER M.A.
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH, AND DAUGHTER OF
THE REVD. THOMAS H. GALE, VICAR OF MILTON IN THE COUNTY OF WILTS.
SHE DIED JUNE 8th 1839 AGED 26 YEARS
THE DEEP ANGUISH THIS EARLY SEPARATION HAS INFLICTED
IS SOOTHED BY THE CERTAIN HOPE THAT SHE WAS A
VESSELL UNTO HONOUR SANCTIFIED AND MEET FOR THE MASTER'S USE
PREPARED UNTO EVERY GOOD WORK
THAT THROUGH THE MERITS OF HER SAVIOUR, HER SOUL NOW ENJOYS
A FORETASTE OF AN ETERNITY OF HAPPINESS
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they shall see God"
80. WALL MONUMENT WITH TWO PRAYING FIGURES
BEWLEY MONUMENT, LADY CHAPEL
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF WILLIAM BEWLEY,
GENTLEMAN, THE SECUNDE SONNE OF NICHOLAS
BEWLEY, GENTLEMAN, WHO MARRIED ANNE, THE
DAUGHTER OF BARNARDE RANDOLPH, GENTLEMAN,
WHO DEPARTED THIS WORLD THE 23rd OF
DECEMBER 1613 IN THE HOAPES OF A JOYFULL
RESURRECTION. ANNE, HIS WIFE IN THE
REMEMBRANCE OF HER DEAR HUSBAND CAUSED
THIS SMALL MONUMENT TO BE HERE SET UP
81. BLACK LEDGER MIDDLE OF CHANCEL FLOOR
BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF EDWARD BROWNE
WHO DIED OCT. 9th 1806 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO THE REMAINS OF FOUR CHILDREN
OF SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH BROWNE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THIS STONE
ARE THE REMAINS OF
THE REV. SAMUEL BROWNE A.M.
ALMOST FORTY YEARS RECTOR OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED MAY 11th 1831
IN HIS 68 th YEAR
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE REV. S. BROWNE
DIED MARCH 16th 1816
AGED 49 YEARS
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH BROWNE
DIED THE 4th OF OCTOBER 1813 AGED 17 YEARS
JAMES SON OF THE SAME DIED THE 10th OF MAY 1822
AGED 12 YEARS
HARRIET DAUGHTER OF THE SAME DIED THE 1st OF AUGUST
1838 AGED 30 YEARS
82. LEDGER ON FLOOR OF NORTH CHAPEL
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
PETER COURTHOP
SON OF MR. GEORGE COURTHOP
OF THIS PARISH HE DIED
MAY THE 19th 1746 AGED 21
YEARS
IN MEMORY OF MR.
WILLM. HOW OF RINGS
(HILL ) IN ST. MARGARET'S HE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 23rd OF SEPT. 1761
AGED 50 YEARS
LEFT ELIZABETH HIS WIFE AND BY HER
4 SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
ALSO HERE LIETH ELIZ.
WIFE OF THE SAID MR. WILLIAM
HOW SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 28th 1762 AGED [4]9 ? YEARS
LIKEWISE THE ABOVE MR.
GEORGE COURTHOP DEPARTED
[THIS] LIFE THE 2nd OF MAY 1781
AGED 81 YEARS
GEORGE COURTHOP - P.C.C. WILL
Will dated 8th March 1781
George Courthop was a Yeoman Farmer.
To granddaughter, Elizabeth Green wife of Thomas Green of Milton (near Gravesend), Victualler, £100. His leasehold property in Rochester High Street, held from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, for term of remaining years, to his great grand daughter, Elizabeth Courthop How, daughter of his grandson, Francis How. His property in Snodland, occupied by Thomas Jeffery, Butcher, to Elizabeth Courthop How, Judith How, George How and Francis How, equally shared, for ever.
All other property and land in Halling, mortgaged to him by John Steward and others as a security for the sum of £300, and interest due to him to great grandchildren, Elizabeth Courthop How, Judith How, George How and Francis How, equally shared.
To grandson William How,£200, if William dies before he gets legacy, the the £200 to his How great grandchildren at 21. Until they are 21, the interest to go towards their education and maintenance.
All his property in Portsea or elsewhere in the county of Southampton, to grandson, George How, for ever. Residue of real and personal estate, after usual costs, to grandsons, George and Francis How, equally shared, for ever. The latter two are executors.
Signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: William Twopenny, Mary Sharp and Thomas Godlyman
Codicil
Grandson, James How is now indebted to testator, in the sum of £84; testator has a promissory note dated 21st June 1780. He is releasing James from this debt and orders promissory note to be returned to James.
Signs with a mark.
Witnesses: William Twopenny, Jnr., Mary Sharp and Thomas Godlyman
Proved 23rd October 1782
CLIFTON see MONOX
83. LEDGER ON FLOOR, SOUTH AISLE
THE HONOURABLE
FRANCIS DE GREY
84. WHITE AND BLACK MARBLE PLAQUE ON WALL ABOVE LATTER
NEAR THIS PLACE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
THE HON. FRANCIS DE GREY
YOUNGEST SON OF THOMAS, FOURTH LORD WALSINGHAM
WHO WAS ACCIDENTLY DROWNED
WHILST ENDEAVOURING TO SWIM TO A BOAT
IN THE RIVER MEDWAY
HE WAS BORN ON THE 12th OF FEBRUARY 1815
AND DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 25th OF APRIL 1836
The Times, 29th April 1836On Tuesday last, an inquest was held by Mr Thomas Patten, Coroner for Rochester, at the Guildhall of that city, on the body of the Hon. Francis de Grey, who came by his death on the preceding day under the following circumstances.
Alleyne Higgs Barker, of the parish of Wouldham, being sworn said, I am Rector of the parish of Wouldham. On Monday morning last, about a quarter past 9, I was in my garden fronting the river, the deceased was standing down on the hard leading to my boat. We had just before pushed the boat off which had been aground, and I had returned into the garden. I was preparing to come into breakfast. We were going to use the boat in the afternoon, and as the tide was going down, we pushed her off to keep her afloat. I saw the deceased in the act of pushing the boat off again with considerable violence, which drove the boat in a straight direction into the river some yards. Then observed that the anchor did not hold the boat, the force of the tide being too great.
I then said to the deceased, "she is adrift now, but never mind". He said, "I must swim after her". I begged him not, and said, "pray don't go, besides you have your watch in your pocket". He said, "No. I have not". And immediately jumped into the river and struck out. I observed the deceased to labour very much and appeared frightened. He shot astern of the boat, and the tide carried him faster than the boat. He struck out about five or six strokes rapidly, evidently like a person much alarmed. He tried to stem the tide and reach the boat; he then turned around and said, (but I will not be positive as to the exact words), I think they were, "I drowning", or "I shall be drowned". I endeavoured to encourage the deceased to keep up. I immediately ran round from the front of the river to the back of the house, where I knew were some kegs. I took one of them in my hand, and ran to a part of the river to which I supposed the deceased would have drifted. On arriving there I saw him struggling. I called out to him to come on shore, fearing he might be attempting to get into the boat; he then in struggling turned upon his back, and his cap came off; he was then about 15 yards from the shore. I took off my coat and waistcoat, and with the keg, to which a sling was attached, in my hand, plunged into the river, having one hand through the sling; in the exertion of swimming, the sling broke, I turned to recover the keg, on reaching it I found in consequence of the sling having broken, it was of no service, there being nothing to hold it by. I then let go the keg, and swam out without it to within a yard or two, where I saw the deceased. I was then exhausted, and found myself sinking, I turned round, and with difficulty reached the shore.
During the time I was in the water, the deceased disappeared from the surface. I once saw a motion in the water, which I conclude proceeded from a struggle of the deceased. I then ran and procured a boat-hook, took it and got into a boat at a short distance, and repaired to the spot to endeavour to recover the body. I continued my endeavours for about three quarters of an hour without success. I then proceeded to Rochester to obtain the drags; also for a medical man to be in attendance.
By the Coroner---- The deceased was my pupil, about 21 years of age, I had never seen the deceased in the river before; but he had told me more than once that he could swim across it at any place; and from a conversation I had with him I inferred he was a good swimmer.
By a juror---- He was completely dressed when he went into the water.
Richard Bannar, of Rochester bargeman, being sworn, said yesterday, between 10 and 11 o'clock in the morning I was aboard my barge in the river Medway, near Bewley's Cliff, when an application was made to my master for creepers, and at his request I went in my boat down the river to near Wouldham, where I understood a body had sunk. I enquired of some persons where the body had been last seen, and on the spot being pointed out, I put my boat-hook over, then after proceeding about 20 yards, I felt the body. I hauled up my boat-hook, and found it had caught the deceased by the collar of the coat; he appeared quite dead and motionless. We got him into the boat, and procured a hurdle gate, placed him on it, and conveyed him to Mr Barker's house. I assisted in carrying him upstairs, he was undressed, and placed on a folding board on the bed.
The Coroner then recapitulated the evidence, and the Jury immediately returned a verdict of "Accidentally drowned".
The deceased, who was a son of Lord Walsingham, was a tall, handsome young man, and had only taken up his abode at Wouldham a fortnight or three weeks previous to the above melancholy occurrence.
85. SMALL LEDGER, FLOOR OF CHANCEL
HIC S[IRUS?] EST
HERE LIES
THE BODY OF THE REV.
MR. ANTH. DENNIS
WHO WAS FOR THE SPACE
OF 47 YEARS RECTOR OF
THIS PARISH HE DIED
JUNE 19th ANNO DOMINI
1775
ETATIS SUAE
83
ALSO THE BODY OF MARY
HIS WIFE SHE DIED
MAY 6th ? ANNO DOMINI
1764
ETATIS SUAE
63
REV. ANTHONY DENNIS - P.C.C. WILL
Of Leybourne; will dated 18th December 1771.
Residue of his estate, after costs of funeral, etc., to Rev. James Thurston, Vicar of Ryarsh and Rev. Richard Husband of Town Malling (his good friends), upon trust.
They are to sell household goods, etc. and called in money owed, and invest in government stock. From time to time they are to pay interest to his daughter, Jane Rowley for her lifetime.
After her death, upon trust, for benefit of his grandson, James Chapman, for ever. Until he is 21, the interest to go towards his education and maintenance; if he dies pre 21 years, then to testator's next of kin.
Appoints Rev. Dale Lovett of Town Malling, executor.
Witnesses: E. Harris and E. Lovett
Proved 19th August 1775
Notes in margins, dated 30th July 1812. Will was not administered by executor, who died intestate, so administration granted to John Prall of Rochester, (Solicitor), on behalf of Launcelot Glanville O' Brien, concerning his interest in farm house and land at Chisley at Newington, near Sittingbourne and in Hartlip, which was held on a 1,000 year lease by deceased dating from 18th February 1743.
86. LEDGER, ORIENTATED NORTH – SOUTH, NEAR TOWER DOOR
HERE LIES THE BODY OF
MR. GEORGE GUY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 7th 1810
IN THE 65th YEAR OF HIS AGE
87. LEDGER, MIDDLE NAVE AISLE
BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
MAJOR JOHN BLACKBURN HART
LATE OF HIS MAJESTIE'S 95th OR RIFLE REGIMENT
WHO AFTER
A SERIES OF YEARS
HONOURABLY DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
WHOSE CAUSE HE SUPPORTED
AT FERROL,AT MONTE VIDEO,AT LUCO, AT CORUNNA,
VITTORIA,
CUIDAD RODRIGO, BADAJOZ, ST. SEBASTIEN
AND THE PYRENEES
DEPARTED THIS LIFE FOR A BETTER
JULY 30th 1824
AGED 51 YEARS
"MUTI ILLE BONIS FLEBILIS OCCIDIT"
MAJOR JOHN BLACKBURN HART (INTERIOR) - P.C.C. WILL
Of Ashford, Army Major on half pay. Will dated 26th March 1825 (sic)
To "old and valued friend", Richard Harris Barham, Minor Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral, £100, free of duty. All the rest of his estate to his nephew, William Sankey of Wouldham, who is also sole executor.
Witnesses: B. Thorpe and J. Thorpe
Affidavit dated 30th October 1824
Benjamin Thorpe of Ashford, Gentleman is sworn. He confirms date of will was by mistake, dated 1825 instead of 1824.
Proved 3rd November 1824
(William Sankey, Lime Merchant of Mansion House, Wouldham, 1855 Post Office Directory)
88. LEDGER, VERY WORN, NORTH CHAPEL
TO THE MEMORY OF
W[ILL] [H]OW SECOND SON
OF MR. [WILL &] ELIZABETH
HOW DIED MARCH 13th ?
1750 IN THE [ ]9th YEAR OF HIS AGE
WILLIAM HOW (INTERIOR) - CONS. ROCH. WILL
A Yeoman, William How of Rings Hill, St. Margaret's, Rochester, will dated 15th September 1761
He has made a "handsome provision" for wife Elizabeth by a marriage settlement, he can not make any more provision for her "without doing an injustice to my dear children", but as a token of his love and affection, gives her an additional £20.
His real estate to his sons, George, Francis, James and William, equally shared, at 21, for ever.
After debts and funeral costs are paid, residue of money, investments, goods, chattels and personal estate, to all his children, as above and daughters, Elizabeth and Martha How, equally at 21 or day of marriage, if sooner. His wife and father in law, George Courthop to be Guardians of his children, whilst minors or married. Wife, father in law George Courthop and son George are executors.
Signs with a mark.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Palmer, William Spong and William Twopenny
Proved November 1775 (14 years after death). Granted to son George, power reserved to George Courthop, How's widow had died in 1762.
In 1765 this will seems to have been disputed in Chancery. There are no details on the will. The parties were, Joseph Nash and others (complainants) and Thomas and Martha Fulman, William and Elizabeth Bayley, (How's daughters ?), Cornelius and Ann Kemp, How's sons, represented by George Courthop, (defendants ?)
FRANCIS HOW - CONS. ROCH. WILL
Francis How was a Yeoman Farmer. He appoints his wife, Judith, his brothers, George How and William How, executors and guardians of his children, Elizabeth Courthop How, Judith How, George How, Francis and William How. Executors to have care and custody and to educate and maintain until sons are 21 and daughters until they are 21 or married, if earlier.
His two brothers are trustees. All his houses, lands and other real estate to his children, for ever, equally shared. His goods, chattels, crops, cattle, farming tackle, money and investments, debts, leases and personal estate, upon trust, to his brothers. They are to carry on farming and grazing business for the lifetime of his wife, or as long as she continues his widow, for her and their children's benefit. His wife and children are to assist on carrying on the business.
After the death or remarriage of his wife, the trustees to carry on business until all children are 21. Then the trustees are to sell business and personal estate and collect debts owed to business, and transfer residue to his children, equally shared.
If any of his children think it sensible to part with or put off the business, it will be lawful for his trustees to sell it and trust effects and convert it into money.
This money to be shared equally amongst his wife (if she is still his widow) and children, after taking out the £50, which he has given to son William, over and above his share of the estate, he being the youngest child .
If his wife remarries during the time that trust is in operation, then she no longer has any rights to any benefit. Her share will be shared equally amongst his children.
If trustees think sons are capable of running business, then they can hand business over to sons, after a valuation is first made, the sons are to pay value of business to trustees.
His grandfather, George Courthop, Yeoman, late of Wouldham, by his will dated 8th March 1781, gave his house in Snodland, occupied by Thomas Jefferys, Butcher, to his great grandchildren, i.e., Francis How's children, equally shared.
This property is now in a ruinous state and the rent is not sufficient for repairs. By the time all his children are 21, the property will be wholly decayed and of no value. So he decided to sell it and has entered into a contract with John Manley of Snodland, Yeoman, to sell it for £40, which he has received. He has also entered into a penal bond for £100, to pay the £40 to his children at 21; the £40 to be part of his personal estate.
If any of his children refuse or neglect, (conditions in his will ?) within 30 days, (of his death ?) their legacy is void and their legacy goes to his other children, equally shared.
Witnesses: Mary Sharp, E.S. Twopenny and Richard Whitehead
Proved 26th September 1783. Value under £1,000
HOW see COURTHOP
89. LEDGER, CLOSE TO LATTER
ORGAN STAGING OBSCURES MOST DETAILS, MAY BE PETER HOW, 1783?
[ ] OF
[ ]OW ?
[ ] 30th OF
[ ] YEARS
[ ] HUSBAND
[ RE]SPECTED
[ ] DAUGHTERS
[ ] THE ABOVE
[ ] 3 MONTHS
SUMMARY OF INVENTORY OF FRANCIS HOW, YEOMAN, DATED 29th AUGUST 1783The house contents were appraised by John Reed; the farm by John Batten and George Bowditch.
The house had at least 7 rooms and was well equipped; including a four poster bed, fixed bath stove, mahogany and cherry wood furniture, plenty of glasswares and crockery, 2 large paintings, coffee mill, cider press and many pewter plates and dishes.
Value of house contents £81 6s 3d
The farm contained at least 135 acres. There were 190 sheep, 10 horses, 8 cattle, and 15 pigs.
It was well stocked with folding gates, 84 in total. In the ground were 10 acres of peas, 26 acres of barley, 8 acres of oats, 31 acres of wheat and 11 acres of hops. 10 acres were seed, crop not specified.
Value of farm stock, crops and utensils, £916 9s 5d
The inventory was countersigned by Judith How (widow), and George and William How, (brothers).
90. BLACK BRASS, NORTH WALL OF CHANCEL
MONOX MONUMENT, CHANCEL WALL
MORLEIUS MONOX, FILIUS ROGERI MONOX GENEROSI ET
URSULAE UXORIS EJUS, EXPRAECLARIS CLIFTONORUM ET MORLEIORUM
FAMILIUS ORUDIS, OPTIMAE SPEI JUVNUS, QUI (PRAETER CASTERAE
ANIMI CORPORIS QUE DOTES EXIMIAS)LICET EXTERAS NUNQUAM
VISERAT ORAS, LIVQUAE TAMEN LATINA, ITALICA, GALLICA LOQUI,
ET HISPANICOM ETIAM INTELLIGERE POTERAT, MARBO ACUTO
CORREPTAE, FIRMA FIDE SPIRITUM IN MANUS DOMINI COMMENDONS
EX HAC VITA MILITARI MIGRAVIT 15 DECEMB 1602 AETAT SUAE 23
NON QUAM DIU SED QUAM BENE
LA VITA DEL HUOMO E COME UN
FIORE VAPORE E FUMO
AGIS MEMOIRE DE LA CREATEUS
ES JOURS DE LA JEUNESSE
EN HORA NACO QUIEN CON
BUENA SE Y FAMN NAUERE
HIC QUOQUE JACET MARGARETA FILIA SUPRADICTORUM RE
GERI ET URSULAE, QUARE OBIIT PRIMUS DIE AUGUSTI, ANNOS DOMINI
1597 AETATIS SUAE QUINTO
91. BLACK LEDGER, WEST END NAVE AISLE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN PROBY, GENT.
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUG. THE 29th 1758 AGED 64 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS & THREE DAUGHTERS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LYETH
TWO OF HIS CHIDREN, HENRY & SARAH
AND ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZABETH PROBY
THE WIDOW AND RELICT
OF THE ABOVE NAMED JOHN PROBY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 13th DAY
OF AUGUST 1771 AGED 78 YEARS
ELIZABETH PROBY (INTERIOR) - P.C.C. WILL
Of Rochester, widow of John, will dated 28th May 1768.
She desires to be "buried in my vault in the parish church of Wouldham.... as near my late dear husband, John Proby, as may be". Her friends, John Withers, now or late of Bow Churchyard, Cheapside, Merchant, John Delap of Gravesend, Upholsterer and Edward Watts of Gravesend, Gentleman appointed executors. To each of them £20 for mourning.
Th? her sister, Jane Comber, widow, £20 for mourning. In case her niece, Ann, wife of Christopher Fullagar of Cliffe, Yeoman, shall become a widow, then in such a case, she will have an annuity of £30, out of testator's personal estate and effects.
If Ann remarries, the annuity will cease, also to Ann and her husband, £20 for mourning.
To sister in law [blank] Cox, widow, her late husband's sister, an annuity of £10 for life, sourced as above. Also to sister in law, Cox, £5 for mourning.
To her servant, Constancy Costen, an annuity of £30 for life, sourced as above; Constancy also gets, £5 for mourning, as will any servants in her service at her death. James Comber can have any clothes she likes, the remainder go to Constancy Costen.
To her son and daughter in law, Thomas and Elizabeth Garner, (Elizabeth is her late husband's daughter), £20 each for mourning and her husband's pictures.
To Mr William Mackreth, who is also married to one of her husband's daughters, Jane, £20 for mourning. To her son, Thomas Cosway and his wife, Catherine, also a daughter of her late husband, £20 each for mourning. To Constancy Costen, all the furniture in "my lodging room", furniture and liquor in the cellar and kitchen furniture, (except 8 large pewter dishes, 12 best pewter plates, all blue and white china and all teaspoons.
Constancy also gets, 6 pairs of sheets, 6 pairs of pillow cases, 6 table cloths, 6 towels, 12 napkins, 2 washing keelers, 2pails and 2 small porringers.
Rest of linen to Ann Fullagar. Best diamond ring to her friend, Mary wife of John Delap. To godson, Francis Mackreth, son of William and late wife, Jane, £500 at 21 years, in meantime interest from this sum to be used towards his education and maintenance. If Francis dies before he is 21, the £500 shared equally among his siblings, at 21.
To John Withers, £300, in addition to the £20 already given; to John Delap, £300, as before; to Edward Watts, £100.
To Robert Newman, her workman or servant at her Parsonage of Gillingham, if he is with her at her death, £100, Newman and his wife will also get £5 each for mourning.
Her Manor of Upberry and Gillingham Parsonage, with remaining lease, to Christopher Fullagar, until his children are all 21. If Fullagar does not want to live in Gillingham and manage the properties, he is to retain Newman and pay his wages. If he does decide to live in Gillingham, he must give Newman a year's notice and a year's pay.
Residue to executors, which they are to sell (except securities). Proceeds to be placed in Public Funds at interest, upon trust. They are to pay annuities and for the education, maintence and "placing in the world", all the children of Ann Fullager until they are 21; also to pay bequest to Francis Mackreth or his siblings.
The will contains a lot of detailed trust conditions.
Witnesses: William Reed Thomas Allman and Elias Pullen
Codicil dated 29th March 1770
To William, Elizabeth and Robert, the three children of William Mackreth and his late wife Jane, £100 each at 21. In meantime the £300 to be invested and the interest towards their education and maintenance. To Elizabeth, Thomas and Mary, children of Thomas Cosway and Catherine,£100 each at 21, in meantime as above.
Witnesses: John Parsons and Edward Fry
Proved 25th September 1771
RANDOLPHE see BEWLEY
92. LEDGER, NORTH SIDE OF SANCTUARY
SOME OF INSCRIPTION MISSING, RECONSTRUCTED FROM REGISTRUM ROFFENSES, 1769
HIC JACET CORPUS THOMAS STAPLEY
RECTORIS DE WOLDHAM NECON
VICARIS DE BURHAM QUI OBIIT
DIE 30th OCTOBRIS ANNO DOMINI
1689 ET AETATIS SUAE 40
THOMAS STAPLEY - ARCH. ROCH. WILL
Thomas Stapley was Rector of Wouldham.
To his brother, John Stapley, his seal ring and farm in Maidstone, called Hales? Court, occupied by Daniel Combes, on condition that John pays £50 to his executrix with 3 months after his death, or 2 months after will is proved. If he fails to make this payment, the farm goes to his executrix, for ever. To Thomas Snatt, son of Thomas Snatt of Hunton, (his godson), his silver tankard, marked T. S. on the bottom.
His wife, Mary Stapley is his sole executor, all goods and chattels go to her, after legacies and funeral costs.
Witnesses: John Walwyn, Thomas Snatt , Robert Kenward and Mary Kenward
Proved 13th December 1689
WALSINGHAM see DE GREY
END
Names from gravestones only
Names
ADGATE 1, 2
ALLARD 28
ANDERSON 78
ANDREWS 7
BAILEY 78
BAKER 29, 30, 31
BARKER 32, 79
BEAVIS 8
BELL 78
BELLCHAMBERS 33
BENNETT 65
BEWLEY 80
BIGGS 9
BLACKMAN 78
BLACKBURN 87
BLOOMFIELD 34
BOORMAN 10a
BOURNE 10b
BRIDGES 35, 78
BROWNE 81
BURDEN 36
BURGESS 78
BURKE 11
CARTER 46
CHA[ ? ]AN 12
CHALKLEN 13, 37, 38
CHALONER 15
CHANTLER 78
CHRISFIELD 14
CLIFFORD 17, 39
COLEMAN 59
COLES 78
COOKE 3
COSTEN 23, 24
COURTHOP 82
CRAMPHORN 40
CRAXTON 4
CUNNINGHAM 15
DABNER 41
DE GREY 83, 84
DENNIS 85
DOBSON 31
DURRANT 78
DYER 78
EDMONDS 42
EFFORD 78
FAIRBRASS 78
FEAVER 78
FERRIE 25
FRANKS 4
GALE 79
GERRARD 7
GILL 78
GIRLING 16, 78
GUY 86
HART 43, 87
HARTRIDGE 17
HASSAM 78
HIGHAM 44
HILLAS 57
HOMEWOOD 78
HOW 82, 88, 89
HUCKSTEP 78
HUTCHENSON 45
HUXSTEP 78
IRONS 64
JONES 78
KEMP 46, 78
KEMPSTER 78
KEMSLEY 47
KNIGHT 78
LANGFORD 48, 49
LARKIN 50
LAWRENCE 51
LEE 78
LONGHURST 78
LUCKETT 52
LUCKEYY 78
MANKLOW 78
MARSH 67
MARTIN 53
MILLS 24
MITCHELL 54
MONOX 90
MOON 69
NEWMAN 55, 78
NORRIS 56, 78
OSBORN 78
PEAKE 5
PEARCE 57
PENTECOST 58
PERKINS 59
PETERS 40, 60
PROBY 91
RANDOLPH 80
REEVE 18
ROBERTS 78
ROBERTSON 78
SANKEY 45
SCANNELL 61, 62
SCOTT 25
SIBURN 78
SMITH 63, 64, 78
SPIKESMAN 19, 21b
STAPLEY 92
STARKIE 78
STEVENS 35, 66, 67, 68, 78
STROUD 76
STUART 9
STYANT 69
TAYLOR 26
TESTER 78
THOMPSON 20
TIPPIN 70, 71, 77
TURNER 21a, 21b
WAKELING 72
WALLIS 73
WALSINGHAM 83
WAN[ [ 22
WEBB 74
WEST 75, 78
WHIBLEY 76
WICKHAM 6a, 76
WILES 77
WISDOM 78
WRIGHT 6b
Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Shorne
Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Shorne - recorded by D. E. Williams 2013.
Introduction
Interior of Church Some of these inscriptions are sourced from John Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, published in 1769. Some of those recorded by Thorpe are now lost or hidden, e.g. by fitted carpets, etc.
Section A is all that area east of the porch to the east end of the chancel and from the church to the north churchyard wall. The numbers refer to the numbers on the plan. Dates before 1752 are under the Julian calendar, where the year changes on 25th March, so January 1725 is 1726 in the modern Gregorian calendar. Inscriptions in boxes thus: [ ] are missing in the original and have been reconstructed from the Registers or other sources. Inscriptions are arranged alphabetically.
Section B is the small triangular area, between the stone path to the porch and the grass path leading from the gate to the tower. The numbers refer to the positions on the plan.
Section C is the area from the North Churchyard wall to the southern end of the tower, bounded on the east by the grass path; on the west by the bank, below the modern extension and to the south by the hedge beyond which is the area used for cremation burials. The numbers correspond to the numbers on the plan. No.123 -139 are laying flat on the bank
Section D All the monumental in this section are east of the east end of the church. Number 146 is slightly to the north of the church. All other monument due east of the church are modern.
Section E is the area south of the church, from the path on the east to the edge of the new area for cremation burials on the west, and south to the old churchyard boundary. The numbers refer to the position on the plan. Only monuments pre – 1930 have been recorded.
Index of Names - from gravestone in CAPITALS, wills, notes etc mostly in lower case
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Interior of Church A-W Sections A 0-61 B 62-89 C 90-145 D 146-161 E 162-209
Names Index
Adam P1
Adams 14
Aldersley 19
Alexander P6
Alkin A2
Alkyn A2
Allanson M4
ALLEN A1
Alles 63
Allfree 80
Amos 10
ANDREWS 109, 110
ARMSTRONG 18
ASHDOWN 57
Athow 174
AYERST A2, M1
BAILEY 205
BAKER P1, 2, 11, 71, 162, 167, 169
BALDWIN 161
BALL B1, 163
Bamfield 1
Barnard 15
Barnes 105
Barrel 71
BARRETT B2, B3, B6, 1, 63,147,151
Barrow A2
Bassett 117
Bateman 2
Batt 116
BAYNARD B4, B5, 7
Beadle 174
Beamish 70
Beaumont C4
Beckett 1, 19
BECKINGHAM 139
Bedham 63
Bedingfield 29
BENNETT 1, 55, 119, 126,171
Benson 71
Best M8
BEVAN 1, 2
Bigg 14
Birkett 84
BISS 92
Blackestone B7
BLACKMAN 91
Blanchard A2
BLIGH 207
Blunt A2
BOAKES B6, 206
Bodding 19
Boddying 5
BODKIN 108
Boghurst A2, 7, 63
Bone 63, 71
BONHAM 0
BOTTING C4, 6, 15, 91, 124, 135,
138, 146, 199, 204
Boura? 15
Bowes 11
Bowman 63
BOWRA 60, 69
BOXALL 39
Boyden 7
BOYS 43
BRADLEY B7
Bright 19
Bristow B7
Broadber B7
Brooke M1
Brooker 113
BROOKS 72
Brooks 73
BROWN 1, 2, 70, 74, 116, 174, 175,178, 184, 185, 187, 195
Brunskill 174
Buckston 2
Buggs 164
BURGESS 172, 199
Burk A1,P1
Burnham P6
BURR 95
BUSHELL 72, 73
Butcher 2, 71
BUTTONSHAW B8CADWELL C1, C2, 35, 75, 108
Caesar M4
Calvert 63
CANNON 19, 20, 21
CARBONEL 147
Carden 1
Carey 71
Carleton P6
CARNEY 155
Carroll 27
Carryer C2
Carver 3, 71
CARYER 3, 86
Chambers 90
Chapman A2, H3, 2
Cherry B7
Childs 71
CHIPPS 112
Church 19, 91
CLARK M8, 19, 49, 107, 136, 188
Collingsworth 71
Collis C4
COMPORT C4, 34
COOKE 70
Cooke 70
Coolnut 174
COOPER 109, 113, 173
Coper 105
Coppin 63
Cornell M1
Cotmar 63
Cottmar 77, 97
COUCHMAN 164, 199
COWPER 147
CRACKLOW 63, 68, 84
Cradock B7
Cripps P1
Crips 19
Crow 71
Crowhurst 19
Crypps P1
Curd 71Danes M6
Dann 19
Darby 74
Darkin 1
Day 6
DE COBHAM C3
De Lavaux A2
de Rolle 2
de Tessier 2
DEADMAN 74
Dean 3
Debuan? P1
DICKINS D1, 105
Dickson C4
DINE 39, 68, 84
Dingley 52
DOWNING 58, 57
Drew 148
Drewitt 2
Dugdale 75
DUNN 150
Dunstan P1
Durling 52
Easdown 19, 111
Eason 11
Eatwell 147
Edmead C4
Edmeades 1
Edmeads 2
Edmunds 113
Edolph P1
Elliott 109
Ellis 19
Ellis 63
ELLYS E1
Else 45
Elwood M4
Evans 108, 116
Eve 11, 12
Eves
Evley P1
Exton 1
Fearnly 84
Fenton 80
Few? 113FINCH 97, 98
FISHER 195
Fitzherbert 2
FLEMING 155
Flure? P1
Foreman 11
Forfeitt 70
FORREST 159
FOWLE 176
Fox 52
FRANCIS 209
Francis A2
Fraser A2
Freeman 5
FRENCH 15, 30, 54, 59, 63,75,90, 108,117,140
Friars of Aylesford H3
Friend A2
FROUD 144
Fry 74
Fryday 71
FyurheInterior of Church A-W Sections A 0-61 B 62-89 C 90-145 D 146-161 E 162-209GAMMON 36
Ganke? H3
GARDINER 71
GARRATT 207, 171
Gates 14, 74
GERVASE M1
Gervase? 18
Gilbee 19
Giles 86, 113
Gill C4, P6
Gladdish 116
GLOVER 32,63,75-78
GODDARD 118
GOFF 197
GOODEN 16
GOODIN 14
GOSSET 183
GOWAR 141
Grace 109
GRAHAM B7, G1
Gray B7
Green 1, 19
Greenhill 14, 24, 75
Greenstreet A2
Gregg 84
Griffiths 136
Grimaldi 2
Groombridge 63
Groome 71
Gunnell 2
Gunsley A2
Haffenden A2
HAINES 10, 129
Haite C2
HALLWARD H1, 120, 121
Hammond 19, 70
Harkton? 52
Harris 1
Harrison 109
Hartshorn 2
Hawkes 2, 71
Hawkins B7
HAYSDEN H2, P1
HEARDEN A1
Heath P1
HELY-HUTCHINSON H4
HEREDEN H3
Herenden A1, P1
HERVEY 92Hierome 18
HILL 15, 183
Hobson 7
Hodges 80
Hodsell 19
HOLLANDS 93, 94,117,160,174,182
HOLMES 1, 2, 3, 11
Hone 90
Hood 158
Hooker 2
HOUGHTON 174,186,200
Houseman A2
HOVEY 138
Howe 19
HOWELL 163
Hubbard 52
Hubble 116
HUGHES 71,147,711
Hulbert 105
Humbden 71
HUNT A2, 46
Hunter 2
Hurley 147
Hursey 108Inman 174
JACKSON M6, 19, 104
JARRETT 63, 125, 133, 146
JARVIS M2, M3, M4
JEFFERY 165
Jennings M8
JENSEN 172
Jewell 19
Johnson A1,P1,2,3,19
JONES J1, 1, 27
Jowett 2
JUDD? 52
Judge 174
Jull 70
Keating A2
Kemp A2,19,109,117
Kempe A1
Kempton 116
KEMSLEY 117
Kent 71
KENTISH 203
KER CULLAND 32
KETTLE M1,11, 12
Kingsbury 27
Knight C4, 71
KNIGHTS 186, 200
LADY HOOD M7
Lakin 2
Lance 63
Langhams 29
Lawrence 2
LAYTON 3
LE BRETON 143
Lee 2, 71
LEWIS 101, 102
LIDWELL 129
LINDSAY 193
LINES 148
Lock 14
Loft. 180
LOMAS 114
Lomas A2
Long 109, 174
Lord Cobham A1
Lord Darnley 70
Luff P1
Lyon 71
Maas 163
Mackis 71
MACLEAN M7,158,174,181
Mair 19
MAPLESDEN A2, C2, M1-M4, M6,
N1, P4,13,15,16,18, 35, 40, 41,
43, 63, 155 ,156
Mariner 71
Markham B7
MARPLE 55
Marsh 19
Marshall 71
MARSHAM M7,158,159,160
Martin C2
MASKELL 179
Mason A2
MASTERS 63, 90
Mayor B7
Mc Donald 108
MEDHURST 83, 86Mellin 155
MIDDLETON M8, 16
Mills 108
Milman 116
Miskin 71
MITCHELL 149, 109
Mitchin? 116
Mittoy 63
Monckton 113
Moore 71
MORRAD 198
Morris A2
MUMFORD 111
Munday A2
Murton 109
Myddleton P1
NASH 55
Nash 71
Nevill 158
NEVILL M7
Nickson C4
NOAKES A2, N1, 15, 40, 41,63, 108, 113, 136, 156
NOBLE 166
Norris 80
Noune 51
Nunn 63, 71
Oliver 76
ORSBOURN 208
Osborne 2
OVERY 11, 63
OXE 97, 98Interior of Church A-W Sections A 0-61 B 62-89 C 90-145 D 146-161 E 162-209PAGE H3, P1-P3
PAGEUS S7
PAGGE A1
Palmer 19
Pannell M1
Parfect 3, 63, 63, 86
Parker A1, M6, P1, 18, 113
Parnell H3
PARSONS 44, 198
Parvin? 27
Patterson 174
Pattinson 1, 63, 105
Peckham 109
PEMBLE P4
PEPPERELL 56
PEPYR P5
Peters 2
Peterson? 24
Phillips 19
Phillips C4, 2, 71
PITT 28, 29
Poggetts 29
POPE 19, 122
PORTEN P6
Prall 19
PRATT 196
Pratten 108
Priestly 2
PRINGLE 45
Pullen 2
Puttock 2
QUAIFE 54, 113
Ravener 71
Rawbone? 45
RAWLINGS
Rawlins 71
Read 109, 174
REED 17, 19, 21
Reeves 6
Render A2
RENTON 31-34, 174
REYNOLDS 80, 164
RHODES C4, 69, 113
Richman 74
RICKETTS 81
Rickman 116
RIGDEN 177
Robertson 174
Rogers M4, 71
Rollick 71
ROOKE 147
Rose 71, 97
Rothwell P1
ROWAN 26
Ruddle 45
Rumney M1
RUSLAND B3.
Rutton 27
SACHER 74, 75
SALMON 51
Saunders 80
Sauxon 2
Savage 63, 74
Sawer 71
SAXTON 202
Scoles P1
Scott P6
Scriven 174
Seamark 108
SHARPE S1, 113
Shaw 2, 13, 113
SHEAD 168
Sheafe 5, 63
Shearman 70
Sheffield P6
Sidwell 111
SIMMONS 18, 113, 143, 192
Skinner 44
Sladden A2
Small 1
SMART B7, 2
SMITH B7, C2, S2, 29, 71, 74, 75,
77,117,155
SMYTH S3, S4
SMYTHE P1, 155, 157
Solly 135
Solomon C4,S5,9,10, 22,23 ,25,
38,48,70,96,147,190,192,195
Solomons 27
SOMERS P3, S6
Southgate 15, 108
Spencer A2
Spratt 80
Srybbyng? P1
STANLEY 15, 31, 33
STARTUPP 1, 5, 16, 46, 52
Staunton 147
STEVENS 123
Stevenson 136
Steward A1
Stickens 174
Stone 16
STONEHAM 201
Stowers 2
Stroud 136
Stubbings 193
Stubbs B7, 24
Summers 71
Tab P6
TANNER P6, 170, 174
Tapsfield 86
Tasker 75
Tayllour P1
TAYLOR 3, 63, 143, 179
THOMPSON B7, 109, 194
THORNEYCROFT B2
Thornton 2, 174
Tilden 74
TOLHURST 48
TOMLIN C2,14,26,46,62-64,66,67, 82,84,85,108
Tomlyn 5
Tourin 2
Townsend 116
Tracy 109
Trest 109
Trigg 71
Troward A2
TUCKER 116
TUFF 106,. 161
TUFNELL B2, B3., B6, 147, 151
Tuggey A2
Twopenny C2UDALL 27, 42, 77
Ussher? H3
VINE V1, V2, 53, 174
VITLER 99
WALKER 8, 27, 130
WALLACE 155
WALTER 8, 53
WARD 152
Ware 63
Warren 27, 63, 90
WATERMAN 145
Waters 109
WATES 63, 67
Watson 116
Watte 5
Watts 11
WAXHAM G1
Webb 2
Webster 113
WELCH 189, 191
WELLARD 35
WELLS 113, 154
WENTWORTH W1
West 63Westbrook 19
Wetherall C4
WHATMAN 67, 72
Wheatley 71
WHIFFEN 115, 128
White 147
Whitehead 44
WHITWORTH 25
Wickham M8
Wilkins 11
Wilkinson
WILLIAMS W2, 2, 71, 98,148,174
WILSON 19, 50
Wilson B7
Winch 70
Wincoats 7
Winspeare 19
Withers 97
WOOD 147, 151
Woodyear M1, M4
WOOLLETT 69, 117, 157
WRIGHT A1, P6, 80
Wyburn 116
Yardly P1
YOUNGMAN A2, 152, 156
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Interior of Church A-W Sections A 0-61 B 62-89 C 90-145 D 146-161 E 162-209
M.I.S IN INTERIOR OF ST PETER & ST PAUL CHURCH, SHORNE RECORDED BY D. E. WILLIAMS
Shorne M.I.s & other information (Index of names in Introduction)
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Shorne - recorded by D. E. Williams 2013
Interior of ChurchSome of these inscriptions are sourced from John Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, published in 1769. Some of those recorded by Thorpe are now lost or hidden, e.g. by fitted carpets, etc.
Inscriptions are listed alphabetically. Click on the letter below.
A1. Brass with Effigy of Woman, Formerly in Nave.
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ELYNOR ALLEN WHICH WAS THE ONLY DAUGHTER
AND HEYR OF JOHN HEARDEN OF SHORNE, GENT. SOMETYME WYFFE
AND WIDDOWE FIRST OF EDMUND PAGGE OF SHORNE, GENT AND AFTER
OF JOHN ALLEN, GENT. WHICH ELYNOR HAD ISSUE BY EDMUND PAGGE
HER FIRST HUSBAND XIII CHILDREN, VIII SONNES AND V DAUGHTERS
WHICH WERE THOMAS, WILLIAM, JAMES, HEARDEN, EDMUND,
GEORGE, LYONELL AND JOHN, ELIZABETH, ANN, BENETT, DORITHIE
AND AGNES WHICH SAID ELYNOR DYED THE IX OF NOVEMBER
1583. "I EXPECTING A JOYFULL RESURRECTION"
Ellinor Allen, of Shorne, Widow, Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 15th September 1583
Desires to be buried in Shorne Church, between her two husbands (Edmond Page and John Allen).
To poor householders of Shorne, 8d each. To Elizabeth Page, daughter of William Page, her son, £10 on the day of her marriage. To Francis, Edmund, George and Ellinor Page, children of William Page, £3 6s 8d each; this to be paid within 2 years of her death to son William and her friend George Wright, to be invested and paid to 3 sons at 20 years of age. To Barbara Herenden, her kinswoman, £3 6s 8d, on the day of her marriage. To Rowland S( ) ?, her servant, 1 cow. To kinsman, Steven Burk( ) ?, 1 cow. To John ( ) ?, her servant 1 cow bullock of 2 years. To son George all her (household goods ?), (except her bedstead cupboard), and presses, all brewing vessels, with the lead cistern to water malt in, which are in the malt house; all the timber about the house; also the window glass of her house and £10. To Ellynor Johnson, daughter of son George, and to Ellynor Parker, wife of Thomas Parker, 1 fine sheet of the breadth of 3 ells ? To Elizabeth Page, daughter of William Page, her son, and to Jane Kempe, daughter of Agnes Kempe, her daughter, 1 fine sheet, each. To Ellynor Kempe her silver bowl(s) ? To Frances Kempe, daughter of Agnes, 1 piece of gold, value 10/-. To To the 3 sisters, Ellynor, Frances and Jane Kempe, 1 table cloth and a dozen table napkins each. To William Page, son of her son George, a piece of gold, value 15/-. To Lord Cobham, 5 weathers (sheep). To Ellynor Parker, wife of Thomas Parker, a feather bed, bolster , pillows, blankets and a coverlet, in her chamber. To Ellynor Parker, 1 silver spoon. To Frances Johnson, daughter of Charles Johnson, 1 silver spoon. Residue to Agnes Kempe, her daughter, who is executor. Son George and friend George Wright are supervisors of the will. To George Wright, "for his paynes", 20/-.
Witnesses: Rowland S( ) ?, Thomas Wrighte and the mark of John Steward
Proved 20th December 1583
A2. Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
NEAR THIS MONUMENT ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
REVD. ROBERT GUNSLEY AYERST, A.M.
FORMERLY OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, OXFORD
RECTOR OF SPELDHURST IN KENT
THE ELDEST AND ONLY SURVIVING SON OF THE
REVD. WILLIAM AYERST D.D.
FORMERLY A PREBENDARY OF CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE 16th FEBRUARY 1816
AGED 94 YEARS
Rev. Robert Gunsley Ayerst, of Chelsea
P.C.C. Will dated 22nd October 1812
Desires to be buried in Shorne Church, in the same vault as his mother, if space permits. Gives instructions for his monumental inscription, which was followed , more or less, closely; monument not to exceed £100.
To grandson, Robert Gunsley De Lavaux, ("who may at this time have changed his name to Ayerst"), his mansion at Shorne and all lands and woodlands for life. After his death, then to his male heirs for ever; in default of male heirs, then to John Houseman, the only son of John Houseman, Clerk of the Sick and Wounded Office, (by Susanna, his wife, nee Nash), for ever.
If John Houseman does possess the property, he will, as a "memorial" to the testator's mother, who erected the mansion, change his name to Ayerst. To his grandson (above), his property or money on mortgage he may have at his death, and £2,500 5% Bank Stock, which was settled by testator's mother (Jane) on his sister Anna Gunsley Keating, for her life, and now in the names of Robert Gunsley Ayerst, Christopher Chapman and Jarvis Maplesden, as trustees. Also to same grandson, all articles in his house and money in banks, or owed. Also to Robert Gunsley De Lavaux, Philip Boghurst Jnr. And Charles Haffenden of Ashford, co-partners in the Banking Business, £10,000 3% Bank Annuities, upon trust. They to permit his grand daughter Hester Elizabeth Kemp to have dividends for life. After her death, then the Stock to her child/children, equally shared, in default of heirs, then to son of Robert De Lavaux. To trustees Boghurst and Haffenden, £100 each for their troubles.
Gold mourning rings, value 30/-, to the following: Mr and Mrs Kemp; sister Keating; Mr and Mrs Houseman; Rev. Lomas; Mrs Charlotte Mason; Richard Friend; Mrs Sladden; Mrs Tuggey, sister to Mr Munday of 42 Cheney Walk, Chelsea; Mr and Mrs Hunt (Chemist); , of Chelsea; the Clergyman who conducts his funeral;his Trustees; Mr and Mrs Jarvis Noakes. To his "honest and worthy tenant" Jarvis Noakes, £1,000 3% Bank Annuities; £1,00 of same stock each to: niece Mrs Charlotte Mason; John Houseman, Jnr., (now of Greek Street, Soho); Jane Ayerst Houseman, daughter of John Snr. To Mrs Young, widow of Peter Crawford Young, a distant relation of Mrs Jane Ayerst, "my ever dear mother"; Elizabeth Dennis Barrow, sister of Peter Young, late of Half moon Street, Piccadilly, £1,00 of same stock, shared equally.
To Rev. Thomas Lomas, who married his late daughter, Jane, £1,00 of same stock. £2,00 of same stock to the Treasurer of the General Kent and Canterbury Hospital, in trust, for benefit of the hospital. To the Treasurer of the Canterbury Diocese Society for the Relief of Widows and Orphans of the Clergy, £1,000 of same stock, in trust, for benefit of the Society. £1,000 of same stock to the Incorporated Society for Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.
To the Minister and Churchwardens of Shorne, £1,000 of same stock, in trust, to use dividends for maintenance of a Sunday School, for poor children of Shorne.
To housekeeper, Sarah Greenstreet, £500 of same stock, if she is with him at time of his death; to servant Mary Render Morris, £300 of same stock, same condition; to servant Mary Greenstreet, £200 of same stock, same condition.
Residue of stock in Public Funds and other property to grandson Robert De Lavaux and John Houseman, Snr, they are also executors.
Witnesses: Mary Blunt, Thomas Blunt and Alexander Fraser
Codicil dated 30th August 1813
When he married Mary Spencer, lands at Graveney were settled by his father Rev. William Ayerst, on him, his wife and children. His wife is now dead as are all their children; in default of his heirs, the land to grandson Robert De Lavaux, who has now changed his name to Ayerst, for life. After his death, then to his eldest son, for ever. In default, then to John Houseman, Jnr., for ever.
The land is occupied by Mrs Blanchard of Graveney, and lately by Mrs Sladden of Canterbury, but now Robert Francis of Canterbury, so of Mrs Sladden by her first husband.
Also one third of land near Dover, Folkestone, Alkham, Hougham, Capel and Densole, or Swinghill, totalling about 500 acres, also in his marriage settlement, to above grandson, for life; after his death, to his eldest son; in default, to Rev. Lomas, for ever. £300 New South Sea Annuities in names of William Troward and Thomas Alkin or Alkyn, deceased, now (he thinks) in name of Sarah Alkin, daughter of Thomas, also part of marriage settlement, to Rev. Lomas.
Witnesses: Mary Blunt, Thomas Blunt and Sarah Johnson
Proved 24th April 1816
B1. Brass Plaque under Stained Glass Window, West Wall, South Aisle
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JANE BALL
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 1882
THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY HER
AFFECTIONATE CHILDREN
B2. Stained Glass Window, South Aisle
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
RUSLAND TUFNELL BARRETT, CAPTAIN
THORNEYCROFT'S MOUNTED INFANTRY
BORN 11th JAN. 1859 KILLED IN ACTION
FLORENCE, ORC, SOUTH AFRICA 20th
SEPTEMBER 1901 THIS WINDOW IS
ERECTED BY SOME PERSONAL FRIENDS
B3. Stained Glass Window, South Aisle
GIVING THANKS TO GOD FOR THE
MEMORY OF RUSLAND TUFNELL
BARRETT SOMETIME CHURCHWARDEN
OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE HIS LIFE
FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN SOUTH
AFRICA RELATIVES, FRIENDS, PARISHIONERS
ERECTED THIS WINDOW A.D. 1902
BARRETT see BOAKES
B4. Black Marble Ledger in Chancel
HERE LYES THE BODY OF
JOHN BAYNARD
LATE OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 27th 1750 AGED 71
YEARS
JANE
RELICT OF
MR. JOHN BAYNARD
DIED JUNE 20th 1771
B5. Black Marble Ledger, Next to Above
HERE LYES THE BODY OF
JANE BAYNARD
ONE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF
JOHN BAYNARD, GENTLEMAN
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY THE 12th 1760
B6. Marble Tablet, East Wall, South Aisle
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY
MISS ELIZA BOAKES OF SHORNE
(WHO DIED MAY 12th 1911 AGED 70 YEARS)
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE LATE
REVD. TUFNELL SAMUEL AND LOUISA BARRETT
OF COURT LODGE, SHORNE AS A TOKEN OF ESTEMM
AND GRATITUDE FOR THEIR MANY KINDNESSES
B7. Marble Tablet, North Wall of Nave
THOS. BRADLEY, GENT.
LATE OF JAMAICA
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6th OF
OCTOBER 1766 AGED 71 YEARS
SMART SMITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AND LATE WIFE OF MR. HENRY SMITH
MASTER JOYNER OF HIS MAJESTY'S YARD,
CHATHAM, DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th OF
OCTOBER 1779 AGED 73 YEARS
MR. HENRY SMITH
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 24th OF DECEMBER 1779
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO MRS. KATHERINE GRAHAM
NIECE OF THE ABOVE HENRY SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
1st DAY OF FEBRUARY 1807
AGED 84 YEARS
Thomas Bradley, Esq., of Rochester
P.C.C. Will dated 4th October 1767
Wife, Smart and "good friends" Rev. Samuel Markham of Rochester and Robert Gray of St. James, Jamaica, are executors.
To son in law Christopher Blackestone of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Surgeon, £100. Residue of real and personal estate and household goods to wife Smart, for life. After her death, to their children, Thomas, Robert, Mary wife of Waxham Graham and Elizabeth Lydia wife of Christopher Blackestone, equally shared, for ever.
Witnesses: Thomas Cradock, William Stubbs and Richard Bristow
Proved 14th October 1767
Henry Smith, Gentleman, Master Joiner of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham
P.C.C. Will dated 21st January 1779
To wife Smart (widow of Thomas Bradley), nephew Waxham Graham, of Frindsbury, Gentleman, niece Catherine Graham of Chatham, Spinster, nephew William Wilson of Chatham, Commander of the Commissioner's yacht at Chatham, £10 each. To niece Catherine Graham all his clothes and ornaments on same, provided she does not sell them.
To wife Smart, real and personal estate, and goods in England and Jamaica, bills, bonds, investments, for life (except things already bequeathed.
Also to Catherine Graham, £120 annuity from rents of his estate, for life. If she outlives his wife, she to have all his real and personal estate, for life. After death of his wife, if Catherine is not living, then to children of William Wilson, including silver plate and half household goods and furniture, divided equally. After death of his wife, the other half to the children of Waxham Graham, Kitty, Smart, Mary, Elizabeth Hanson and Cecelia Ann, equally divided. After death of wife and niece then the other half of real and personal estate to Waxham Graham's children, equally divided.
All debts due from Waxham Graham and farm in Hoo lately purchased from George Cherry, valued at £240, and rents due and £200 due on bond from Thomas Bradley Broadber, with interest, to Graham's children.
Niece Catherine to have all his books, papers and writings. After death of wife and niece, any payments received from Jamaica or elsewhere, to be placed in Public Funds, unless executors wish to lend it on bond or mortgage, to Graham's children at 21 years. Wife and Catherine Graham are executors.
Witnesses: William Thompson, Christopher Mayor and Josh. Hawkins
Codicil dated 12th August 1779
He gave, before will was made, a Deed of Gift to Sally Graham, daughter of Waxham., all silver plate, property of his wife before their marriage. Niece Catherine may need some plate other than bequeathed, so he now gives her an extra £30 to buy some.
All his liqueur bottles and others, empty or full to discretion of niece Catherine for her of wife's use. After death of wife and Catherine, he left remains of household goods, etc., to Waxham's children and Wilson, now, after his death, if wife and niece find they have more than sufficient goods, they may give anything they don't need to children of Graham and Wilson.
Witnesses: William Thompson, Christopher Mayor and Jos. Hawkins
Proved 13th June 1780 Smart Smith has died since will and codicil made.
B8. Ledger, In Randall Chapel ? (Not Seen, From Thorpe)
HERE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
WILLIAM BUTTONSHAW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th DAY OF JUNE
ANNO DOMINI 1703
AGED 22 YEARS
C1. Ledger, East End North Aisle
HERE LYETH THE BODY
OF ANNE WIFE OF JAMES
CADWELL OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th DAY OF NOVR. 1730
AGED 44 YEARS
HERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY
OF MR. JAMES CADWELL, GENT.
LATE OF GREEN – FARM IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1786
AGED 50 YEARS
C2. Ledger, North West Corner of North Aisle (Moved from Original Position )
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZH. CADWELL
RELICT OF
JAMES CADWELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1761
AGED 80 YEARS
James Cadwell, of Shorne, Yeoman (No Monument but on wives' ledgers)
P.C.C. Will dated 20th February 1747
To wife Elizabeth, as much household linen, woollen and other household goods, as she chooses, for life. After her death, to son James Cadwell. Executors and Trustees to make inventory of plate and household goods; wife to give them a receipt before taking possession.
Residue of monies, leases, farm stock, etc., and personal estate to brother in law Edward Haite of Rochester, Shipwright, Jarvis Maplesden of Shorne and Thomas Carryer the Elder of Shorne, Husbandman, in trust, to sell leases of any farm he may have at death; and all his live and dead stock and crops sown. Proceeds invested in Public Funds until son James is 21 or married; interest used for his maintenance and education. When he is 21, or married, trustees to pay all principle money to him.
His lease on Smith's Farm, Shorne, where he lives, live and dead stock, etc., to son James at 21 or marriage; in meantime, to Tomas Carryer. If James dies pre 21, then to Thomas Carryer. Executors to try to renew lease and ascertain money due to son James from Carryer when he is 21.
An inventory to be made and Carryer accountable to son James for valuation. If James does die pre 21, then £1,000, as follows, £200 to the Minister and Churchwardens of Shorne, in trust, to buy property and land, profits from this to poor parishioners of Shorne who do not take alms from parish. £3,000 to Edward Haite; £200 to Thomas Carryer; £100 to Rachel Maplesden, daughter of Jarvis; £50 each to William, Thomas, Sarah and Ann Carryer, children of Thomas Carryer the Elder. Residue of personal estate, if son James dies pre 21 or marriage, to Elizabeth wife of George Martin of Chalk, Yeoman.
Trustees are also executors and Guardians of son.
Witnesses: John Tomlin and William Twopenny
Proved 29th March 1748 Power reserved to Thomas Carryer
C3. Stone Effigy of Mailed Knight, Randall Chapel
SIR HENRIE DE COBHAM LE EINE SEIGNOUR DE ROUNDALE FUST APELE GIST LEY DIEU DE SALME ET MERCI
C4. Ledger, Edge of North Wall of North Aisle (Moved from Original Position)
GEORGE COMPORT
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 20th 1826
AGED 62 YEARS
George Comport, of Shorne, Gentleman
P.C.C. Will dated 20th October 1826
To James Edmead of Milton, Gravesend, Gentleman, Henry Collis of Maidstone, Builder, James Phillips the Younger of Ryarsh, Miller, 19 guineas each. To Thomas Knight of Snodland, Gentleman, £100.
Residue of personal estate to Edmead, Collis and Phillips, upon trust, to gather all his money and sell rest of personal estate, to pay debts and expenses; surplus into Public Funds, etc. Freeholds in Shorne or elsewhere to trustees, upon trust, they to take rents, etc., and pay housekeeper Elizabeth wife of Richard Gill, an annuity of £30 for life. In case his son by Elizabeth Gill, George Comport Gill (born 29th December 1821 and baptised at Woolwich 24th April 1822) dies pre 24, in the lifetime of his mother, then trustees to pay Elizabeth Gill an annuity of £50 for life, instead of £30.
Trustees to pay for maintenance and education of son George until he is 24. Income of freeholds held by trustees on son's behalf; if he dies pre 24, with no lawful heirs, then in trust, for blood relations under Intestacy Rules. Trustees are Guardians of son and are also executors.
Witnesses: R.H. Beaumont, James Rhodes and John Wetherall
Codicil dated 27th November 1826
Has given his freeholds to trustees, in trust. Directs that trustees to have power to lease or sell all or any part of freeholds. Any leases granted not to exceed 21 years. (Long conditions follow)
Witnesses: R.H. Beaumont, John Botting and George Nickson
Codicil dated 19th December 1826
He desires that Joseph Solomon the Younger of Shorne, be a trustee and executor in place of James Phillips; legacy to Phillips revoked; 19 guineas to Solomon. Revokes bequest of real estate to Phillips. Makes further provision for Elizabeth Gill, she to have an annuity of £40 for life, or £50 (if she survives her son George).
Rest of will confirmed
Witnesses: R.H. Beaumont, John Botting and George Dickson
Proved 11th April 1827 Power reserved to Joseph Solomon
D1. Ledger, (Not Seen, From Thorpe)
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
THOMAS DICKINS
WHO DIED AUGUST THE 21st 1719
AGED 43 YEARS
E1. EDOLPHI see PAGE
E2. Brass, with Chalice and Wafer, Under Carpet in Chancel
PRAY FOR THE SOULE OF F. THOMAS ELLYS LATE VICAR OF SHORNE
WHICH DECESSED THE XVIII DAY OF MARCHE IN THE YERE OF OUR
LORD GOD MVLXIX ON WHOSE SOULE JHESU HAVE MERCY AMEN
G1. Marble Tablet, North Wall of Nave
MRS. MARY GRAHAM
WIFE OF WAXHAM GRAHAM, GENTLEMAN
LATE OF JAMAICA
DIED 22nd OF MARCH 1788
AGED 56 YEARS
WAXHAM GRAHAM, GENT.
DIED 17th JANUARY 1789
AGED 63 YEARS
GRAHAM see BRADLEY
H1. Stained Glass Window, North West End of North Aisle
West Side
ILLUSTRIOUS
LOVE AND SERVICE BOTH AS MOTHER
& ARTIST
THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED
TO ADELAIDE
HALLWARD
BORN 1860 DIED 1925 EXECUTED BY
HER HUSBAND FROM DRAWINGS BY HER IN DEVOTED MEMORY THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED
East Side
ALSO IN
MEMORY
OF PRISCILLA
DAUGHTER OF
THE SAME
H2. Brass Plaque on Marble Ledger, East End of Nave
HERE LYETH INTERRED YE
BODY OF GEORGE HAYSDEN
OF SHORNE, GENT. WHO
DEPARTED FROM HIS
NATURALL LIFE THE 17th
DAY OF JULY 1670 &
HAD TWO SONNES AND
A DAUGHTER, JOHN AND
GEORGE AND MARTHA
HEARNDEN see ALLEN
H3. Brass (Not Seen, From Thorpe)
OF YOUR CHARYTE PRAY FOR THE SOULE OF JOHN HEREDEN GENTILMAN WICH JOHN DYED
ON SAYNT MICHELL'S DAY IN YEAR OF OUR LORD GOD MVXXVII ON WHOSE SOUL AND
ALL CRISTEN SOUL HAVE MERCY AMEN WHO HAD AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH [ELYNOR]
HIS DAUGHTER AND HEYRE THEN MARRIED TO EDMON[D] [PAGE]
John Herenden, of Shorne
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 4th December 1527
Desires to be buried before "Our Lady" in the South Chancel of Shorne Church.
To each of the High Altars of Shorne and Chalk, for his tithes, "negligently forgotten" 12d
To the lights before St. Erasmus, Our Lady of Pity, Our Lady and St. Christopher, 12d each.
To all of his godchildren at his burial, 4d. To an "honest priest" to sing for his soul, his father and mother's and all Christian souls, "by the space of a whole year", 10 ...?
To Parnell Ganke ?, and John Ussher ?, his godson, one cow bullock each. His wife to have rents from his lands in Shorne, she keeping in good repair. After her death, land at Golfield ?in Cobham, to James Page and his heirs for ever.
Residue of lands in Shorne to Edmond and Elanor Page (his daughter), for ver. In default of heirs, to his next heirs for ever. Agnes his wife and Edmond Page to take profits of his leases in the Manor of Beckley and at Chalk and Shorne, and Shorne Parsonage.
Goods ? in his house ? to the use of wife Agnes. After her death, to Edmond and Elanor Page. To Elanor his hoop of gold. To the repair of the South Chancel at Shorne, 40/-.
To the Friars ?of Aylesford ? a mother sheep; a quarter of wheat and barley to pray for his soul and all Christian souls.
To Walter Herenden the Younger, Edward Herenden of London, John Herenden the son of Stephen Herenden, George Chapman, Thomas Page and .... ? Bu..... ? 20/- each. Residue shared between wife and daughter Elanor, who are his executors. Edward and James Page are Overseers.
Proved January 1527 (28)
H4. Brass Plaque on Organ
IN MEMORY OF
THE RIGHT HON. SIR WALTER HELY-HUTCHINSON
WHO DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1913
AGED 64 YEARS
THIS ORGAN WAS RESTORED EASTER 1914
BY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN
Walter Francis Hely-Hutchinson, P.C., G.C.M.G.
Anglo – Irish. Born in 1849, son of the 4th Earl of Donoughmore. Studied at Cambridge. Lt. Governor of Malta, 1884 – 89; Governor and C. in C. Windward Islands, 1889 – 93; Governor and C. in C. Natal and Zululand, 1893 – 1901; Governor of Cape Colony from 1901; temporary High Commissioner to South Africa in 1909.
His son, Victor, 1901 – 1947, was a Musical Composer, among his works was The Carol Symphony
J1. Diamond Shaped Ledger, Below West Wall of North Aisle
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF THE
REVD. THOMAS JONES
FIVE YEARS
RESIDENT CURATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 20th 1804
AGED 29
M1. Ledger
Found buried in South East area of Church, in 2007, Transcribed by Roger Cockett
HERE [LIES]THE BODY OF [GERVASE] MAPLESDEN
THE SONNE [OF] [GERVASE ?] MAPLESDEN, LATE OF
MAIDSTON, [TANNERE] DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
1st DAY OF FEBR[UARY] [ANNO DOMINI] 1645 HE LEFT
ISSUE BY MARGARET HIS WIFE 2 SONNES AND
ONE DAUGHTER [VIZ] GERVASE, GEORGE AND
MARGARET
M2. Black Ledger, Armorial Crest, East End of North Aisle
HERE LYETH INTERRED
THE BODY OF CAPT. JARVIS MAPLESDEN WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
22nd OF DECEMBER ANNO DOMINI 1681
AGED 55 YEARS
Gervaise Maplesden, the Elder of Shorne, Gentleman
P.C.C. Will dated 19th December 1681
Sons Richard and Thomas are executors of different parts of will.
To son Richard, all moveable goods, cattle (except his two colts), corn, implements of husbandry and sown crops at Gaskens Farm in Cobham, in his own occupation. His interest in the lease and all debts owing to farm.
Richard to pay arrears of rent for farm; and to pay his sister, Elizabeth, £200 at 18 years; interest to be used for her maintenance and education. If her mother takes on this responsibility, she has an annuity of £12. If Elizabeth dies pre 18, £100 of the £200 to son George at 21, or executors if he dies. £100 residue to son Edward at 21. Son Richard to pay debts. To poor of Cobham 20s, distributed at executors discretion. Richard to give good security to brother Thomas for paying the above £200. To poor of Shorne 20s as above. To daughter Katherine, £300 and a trunk marked J.M. With all the linen in it, at 18 years. In lieu of interest from the £300, Thomas to pay Katherine £10 per annum for maintenance and education. To all servants with him at death, 5s each. To son Gervaise, all debts owed to testator by son George, upon bond, mortgage, etc. Also to son Gervaise, all title and interest in property which brother George has mortgaged.
To wife Elizabeth, £20; to son Thomas all his interest in properties which John Rumney of Cobham, Yeoman and [ ] his wife have mortgaged or conveyed to him, and the mortgages, securities and conveyances, to enable him to pay debts and legacies. To son George all property and farm stock at Shorne Ifield, (latter to go to son Gervaise). Residue of household goods, farm stock and personal estate, to son Thomas, he to pay for funeral, etc. He is also to pay his grand mother Margaret Maplesden, an annuity of £5 for life. Also to Thomas, his rights in remainder of leases (21 years)for about 30 acres of land in Shorne Ridgeway, in his own occupation, held from George Woodyear, deceased.
To son Gervaise his rights in 21 year lease for 40 acres near Shorne Ifield, in his occupation also held from George Woodyear. Property at Shorne Ridgeway, in his occupation and of William Cornell, to son Thomas and heirs; in default of heirs, to son Gervaise, for ever. His little house with 6 acres at Shorne Ridgeway, and salt marsh at Higham, in his occupation, to son Thomas, for ever. Provided son Gervaise, for two years after testator's death, takes the rents from the latter properties and pay £10 per annum for the properties. His Manor or reputed Manor, called Upper Tooes ? and house, with land of 60 acres, at Milton next Sittingbourne, Iwade and Bobbing, to son Thomas, upon trust, to be sold, to pay debts and legacies; surplus to Thomas. Thomas also has his two third share in lands called Farthing Coltswood, Little Coltswood and Raynecroft, adjoining each other (about 18 acres) in Boughton Monchelsea, occupied by [ ] Day, formerly the property of Mary Emyott. All other lands and houses in Boughton Monchelsea, to son George, for ever. All property in Gillingham, occupied by Christopher Pannell, and in Cuxton, occupied by John Kettle, to son Edward and his heirs; in default of heirs, then the Cuxton property to daughter Elizabeth, for ever; the property in Gillingham to son George for ever.
Witnesses: Thomas Ayerst, the mark of William Cornell, Elizabeth Ayerst and Walter Brooke
Proved 8th February 1681 (82)
M3. Black Ledger, Armorial Crest,Close to Above
HERE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY
OF MR. JARVIS MAPLESDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 8th
OF APRIL 1707
IN THE 50th YEAR OF HIS AGE
M4. Black Ledger, Armorial Crest, Close to Above
HERE LYETH THE BODY
OF MR. JARVIS MAPLESDEN WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE SECOND
DAY OF FEBRUARY 1716/17 IN THE
THIRTY FIRST YEAR OF HIS AGE
Jarvis Maplesden, of Shorne, Gentleman
P.C.C. Will dated 26th April 1711
All his farm and lands in Shorne, in his occupation, which was his mother's jointure, and lands purchased by his father from Mrs Martha Woodyear of Shorne, Widow and William Woodyear, Esq., also in his occupation, to his wife Jane as long as she remains his widow.
If she remarries, she gets an annuity of £20 for life, from his real estate. After her death, the land which was his mother's and that purchased from the Woodyears, to son Jarvis; all other property to son John.
If his wife survives the two sons, then his mother's property and that purchased from Woodyears, to his wife, for ever.
All property in Shorne occupied by his mother in law, Elizabeth Maplesden and William Woodyear, purchased by his father from Christopher Allanson Esq., deceased, to his wife, for life; after her death, then to his cousin Jarvis Maplesden, son of his uncle Richard, late of Cobham, deceased, subject to payment of cousins, George and John Maplesden, brothers of above Jarvis,£30 each. To cousin Katherine and Elizabeth Maplesden, sisters of George and John, £20 each.
One third of his personal estate to wife Jane; one third to child/children his wife is expecting at 21 years; one third to sons Jarvis and John, shared equally at 21 years. Wife is executor.
Witnesses: Julius Caesar, Augustine Caesar, Thomas Rogers and Henry Elwood
Proved 21st February 1716 (17)
Jarvis Maplesden's Inventory had a total value of over £2,500; over £700 of which was owed by the Royal Navy, for timber ? Also leather ? £175 of the inventory concerns leather and hides, etc.
M5. (There is another Black Ledger with the same crest, close to above, with completely eroded inscription.)
M6. Ledger, Armorial Crest, North Chancel, near Vestry
HERE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY
OF CHRISTOPHER MAPLESDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY THE [ ] 17[44]
AGED [ ] YEARS
Christopher Maplesden, of Chalk, Victualler
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 23rd April 1740
To wife Mary, for ever, his half share of a house, Ifield Place and 50 acres of land, in Shorne, occupied by brother Gervaise. Also his quarter share of Upper Ifield Farm, also occupied by same brother.
She also has residue and is executor.
Witnesses: John ? Parker, Richard Jackson and Mary Danes
Proved February 1st 1744 (45)
(There are probably other MAPLESDEN inscriptions under the organ)
MAPLESDEN see PEMBLE
M7. Stained Glass Window, North Aisle
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE REVD. J.J. MARSHAM THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED BY HIS NEPHEW (one line)
SIR FITZROY DONALD MACLEAN BART., C.B. & HIS NIECE LADY HOOD OF AVALON, THE HON. MRS. NEVILL & MISS MACLEAN A.D. 1903 (one line)
M8. Diamond Shaped Ledger, North Chancel, near Vestry
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ANN MIDDLETON
WIDOW OF JOSEPH MIDDLETON
LATE OF BOROUGH BRIDGE
IN YORKSHIRE
DIED 27th APRIL 1812
AGED 88 YEARS
Ann Middleton, of Chatham, Widow of Joseph, Clerk of the Cheque of the Ordnance, Chatham
P.C.C. Will dated 7th March 1810
To daughter Hannah wife of James Best, Esq., her silver s....... ? and silver cup, dozen china plates, large china dish and two other china dishes. To John Clark, late of Rome Lane, Chatham, her watch, and to his wife her silver mustard pot. To son in law, Rev. Francis Jennings, all furniture, other china, clothes, etc. (except plate, linen and bed hangings), upon trust, to sell and pay debts and funeral, etc. Residue into Public Funds, in his name, for benefit of grand daughter Ann, his eldest daughter, she also has plate. Bed hangings and linen to Francis, Jane and Ruth Jennings, siblings of Ann, shared at discretion of their father.
When Ann is 21, father to transfer investments to her. Rev. Francis Jennings and Boswell Middleton of the Custom House, London, Esq., are executors
Witnesses: James Best and Edward Wickham
Proved 1st July 1812, Power reserved to Rev. Jennings
N1. Stained Glass Window, North Aisle
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF WALTER MAPLESDEN NOAKES BORN 1850 DIED 1918
THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW JESSIE NOAKES
P1. Brass Plaque, Formerly in Nave ?(Not Seen, From Thorpe)
HERE LYETH BURIED EDMUNDE PAGE LATE OF SHORNE, GENT. WICH DYED THE VII
DAY OF FEBRUARY IN THE V YEAR OF THE REYGNE OF KYNGE EWARD THE SYXTH
AND IN THE YERE OF OUR LORD GOD MCCCCCL[1] ON WHOSE SOUL JESU HAVE MERCY.
WHO HAD AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH FIVE SONNES AND TO DOWGHTERS, THAT IS TO SAY
THOMAS, ELIZABETH, WILLIAM, GEORGE, LIONELL, JOHN AND AGNES,
BY ELENORE HIS ONLY WIFE THEN LIVING
Edmund Page, of Shorne, Gentleman
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 15th January 1551 (2)
To Elynor, his wife all his household stuff, also £40 in cash, and £40 in corn and cattle. She also has the farm of the Manor of Beckley in Higham, for rest of lease, and house in Shorne called Gerdland ?, for life, " without any interruption or condition of my son Thomas". Also to his wife, his stock at Beckley, 28 kyne, 5 bullocks, 170 ewes and rams.
To poor householders in Shorne and Chalk, worth, in goods, less than 3s 6d, 12d each or a bushel of wheat or 2 bushels of malt.
To Robert Smythe, "my boy", 40/-. To Thomas S........ ?, 40/-; to godson Edmond Page, 3 silver spoons; to child of brother James Page and sister Faythe Luff silver spoon to value of 6s 8d.
To Richard Myddleton and Susan his wife, 5 yards of woollen cloth, "to make either of them a gown, price the yard 4s"
To sister Luff, uncle Walter Herenden and ............ ?, his wife, cousin Thomas ............ ?, and Barbara his wife; to old friends, John Evley and Lyonell ............. ?, cousin Robert Dunstan and his wife, a gold ring, in remembrance of him.To Walter Herenden, £3 6s 8d; to William Crypps, ... ?, bullock; to Edward ......... ?, 4 bullocks, 5 ewes and 2 quarters of barley; to Faythe Srybbyng ?, his god daughter, half a quarter of barley; to each of his other god children ?, 20d. To his children, William, George, Lyonell, John, Elizabeth and Agnes, £26 13s 4d at 20 years of age or before for reasonable cause, e.g. marriage.
To cousin Walter Herenden the Younger, 20s, per annum to be paid by son Thomas. To William Debuan ?,13s 4d, quarterly for life, from real estate at Shorne. To John Baker, for life, his dwelling house and land in Shorne, he to keep it in good repair; after Baker's death, then to wife Elynor for ever. Elynor also has 9 acres of land called Outhmen Graster ?, in Shorne. To son Thomas, house and stables, barn in ................ ?, for ever.
Wife Elynor has the annual income of all his lands not already bequeathed, in Shorne and Higham with ....... ?, woods and timber. All land in Shorne, Higham and Merston to son Thomas, for ever. After death of Edward Whyte, Gentleman ................................................... ?, property/ in Gravesend, Milton, Chalk and Higham, to son Thomas , on condition that his mother Elynor to have benefit of Manor of Beckley, for life.
Witnesses: Henry Adam, George Haysden and Thomas Fyurhe and William Tayllour
Proved 20th February 1551 (52)
P2. Large Wall Monument, with Four Kneeling Figures, North Wall of Chancel
(Figures on the West Side: George and Isabel Page; on the East Side: Sir William and Lady Elenor Page)
On West Side of Cornice
THEIS ARE NOT DEAD BUT HENCE DEPARTED ARE,
T ACCEPT BLEST KINGDOMS IN A COUNTRY FARRE
On East Side of Cornice
MORS FINIS HUJUS MISARAE PRINCIPIUM MELIORIS VITAE
West Side Below Figures
EN HAC SIMILACRA TIBI REPRESENTANT AMONTISS IMOS
GULIELMI PAGE MILITIS PARENTES GEORGIUM PAGE ARMIG. LEGIS
PERITUM ET ISABELAM UXOREM EJUS SIMUL AC PIETATUM
FILII OPTIMI QUI VIVAS JUSSIT EORUM MEMORIAM SIC FIERI
PERPETUAM PROTRAXIT DEO PERMITTENTE VITAM PRAEPATUS
GEORGIUS USQUE 22nd DIEM JANUARII ANNO SALUTIS 1611
QUANDO PLENUS ANNORUM OBIIT ISABELLA DIU PREANTEA
HUIC MUNDO VALEDICENTE
East Side Below Figures
HIC QUIESCANT OFFA ET CINERES GUILIELMI PAGE EQUITIS AURATIS QUI POST
QUINQUAGINTA ET QUIMQUE ANNOS ANTE SEPTIMUM DIEM MENSIS MAII ANNO
SALUTUS NOSTRAE 1625 RETROACTUS SPIRITUM IN MANUS REDEMPTORIS
SUI PIE REDIDIT
IN JUVENTUTE REBUS BELLO FLAGRANTIBUS ARMA SEQUE BATUT MATURIOREM
ACTATEM ABJECTIS ARMIS LITERIS ALIISQUE TUM ANIMI TUM CORPORIS ORNAMENTIS
DEDICABAT QUIBUS TANDEM SEIPSUM IDONEUM MONSTRAVIT AD SUBCUNDAM
JUSTITIAE ORDINARIAE AUCTORITATUM QUAM JUBENTIBUS JACOBO ET CAROLO
PRIMIS PRINCIPIBUS SUMMA DILIGENTIA ET INTEGRITATE IN HAC PROVINTIA
EXERCEBAT NULLAM RELIQUIT POST SE PROLEM UXOREM TAMEN MOESTISS-
MAM ELENOREM FILIAM ROBERTI EDOLPHI ARMIGERI QUAE PERPETUAE OPTIMI
UTRIUSQUE DOMICILIUM
Elenor Page, of Rochester, Widow of Sir William Page of Shorne
P.C.C. Will dated 29th April 1643
Desires to be buried in Shorne Church near her late husband.
She wishes to carry out her husband's intentions concerning the placing out apprentice, poor children of Shorne.
Executor to spend £50 to buy land, which is to be conveyed to him and four or more substantial freeholders of Shorne, upon trust, to provide income for the charitable purposes. The children to be chosen by the Churchwardens and Overseers. When only two trustees left, they to convey land to their successors and so on, "that neither I in my intention be frustrated, or the poor defrauded".
The heirs of her late cousin, George Page, ..... ?, to pay to Eleanor, one of daughters of John Yardly of London, Grocer, £50, part of £100 given to him by testator within seven years of her death, according to an Indenture of Bargain and sale of land, assured by George Page and his son George, to testator, dated 30th August 1631. To William Page, son of William Page, late of Faversham, deceased, godson of her husband, £40. To Elizabeth Baker daughter of Frances, late wife of Christopher Flure ?, of Rochester, Joiner, deceased, £20.To William Scoles son of William Scoles of Cobham, deceased, £10. To Elinor daughter of William Scoles, £10. To Dorothie Johnson, £40, provided that if she claim any more out of personal estate of testator's late husband, "upon any pretext, whatsoever," then the bequest is void. To nephew Samuel Edolph son of her brother Sir Robert, £40, to his brother Thomas, £20, To nephew Henry Parker son of Richard Parker Esq., and Priscilla, her sister, £40. To Jane Edolph daughter of brother Thomas, now wife of William Rothwell, £40. To god daughter, Elinor Rothwell, daughter of William and Jane, £40.Executor to pay William Rothwell, provided that upon receipt of bequest, he becomes bound in an obligation of £80 for the payment of £40 to her god daughter at 18 years of age. Interest to be used for her benefit until she is 18.
If Jane dies pre 18, then the £40 to her mother, Jane.
£210 to be paid to nephew John Parker and nieces Frances Parker and Ann Parker, children of Richard Parker and sister Priscilla. To her household servants with her at death, 20s each.
Nephew John Parker of Middle Temple, Gentleman, is executor. Richard Parker and cousin Edmond Page are Overseers of will. To each of them a gold ring of 20s value. Lands in Shorne lately "assured upon me and my heirs" by George Page and his son, George, to executor, for ever, upon trust.
To poor of Rochester 40s, to poor of Eastgate (Rochester) 40s.
Witnesses: Benjamin Burk, William Cripps and Robert Heath
Proved 24th January 1644 (45)
P3. Brass Plaque on Ledger, Chancel, Under Carpet ? (Not Seen, From Thorpe)
HERE RESTETH THE BODY OF GEORGE PAGE, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th DAY OF APRIL ANNO DOMINI 1639
IN THE 38th YEAR OF HIS AGE. HE HAD ISSUE BY ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
THE DAUGHTER OF JOHN SOMERS OF ST. MARGARET'S, JUXTA ROFFEN, GENT.
FOUR SONS AND THREE DAUGHTERS, VIZ. WILLIAM, EDMUND, MARY, ANNE
JOHN, GEORGE AND ELIZABETH
PAGE see ALLEN
PAGE see HERENDEN
P4. Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RACHEL PEMBLE
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
JARVIS MAPLESDEN, ESQ.
OF THIS PARISH AND WIFE OF
WILLIAM PEMBLE, ESQ.
OF COBHAM
DIED 2nd JUNE 1798 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PEMBLE, ESQ.
DIED 17th MARCH 1823
AGED 82 YEARS
P5. Brass, with Effigy of Priest, Formerly in Chancel, (Not Seen, From Thorpe)
HIS JACET DOMINUS WILLELMUS PEPYR QUONDAM VICARIUS HUJUS ECCLESIE
QUI OBIIT ANNO DOMINI MCCCCLXVIII ULTIMO DIE JANUARII
CUJUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS. AMEN
P6. Black Marble Ledger, with Armorial Crest,Under Carpet, Randall Chapel (Not Seen, From Thorpe)
HERE LYETH INTERRED
IN HOPES OF A JOYFULL RESURRECTION
TO ETERNAL LIFE
THE BODY OF
ELIZB. PORTEN
LATE WIFE OF CAPT. ROBERT PORTEN
OF THE MANOR OF RANDALL
IN THE PARISH OF SHORNE
OBIIT 26th MARCH 1704
AETAT 60
HERE LYETH ALSO THE BODY OF
CAPT. ROBERT PORTEN
OF THIS PARISH, MARRINER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF APRIL 1711
AGED 72
"Tho' Blasting Winds and Neptune's Waves have Tost me to and fro',
In Spite of both, by God's Decree, I Harbour here below;
Where I do now at Anchor ride, with many of our Fleet,
Yet once again I must Set Sail, our Admiral Christ to meet"
Robert Porten, Captain, of Ratcliffe, Stepney, alias Stebenheath, Middlesex, Gentleman.
PC.C. Will dated 29th March 1711
Desires to be buried in Shorne Church where his first wife, Elizabeth is buried. There is to be engraved on the stone over her grave, the inscription on the back of his will.
To Mr Thomas Tanner of the Navy Office, London, Gentleman, for ever, his freehold farm called Randall Heath and the Manor of Randall, of about 80 acres. If Tanner or his son, or daughter (if son dies childless), have a son that child should be named Porten, and the above Manor goes to that son, after death of Mr Tanner. To James Tanner, Mariner, his nephew, and his daughter Susanner Tanner, £10 each, for mourning. To Susanner Tanner, 12 damask napkins, 1 damask table cloth marked R.P., 4 Holland sheets, 4 Holland pillow bears marked R.P. E. with buttons. To Flora Gill, his servant, the house which adjoins his own in Ratcliffe (copy-hold), for life. If she marries Jacob Tab of Wapping, Joiner, then Jacob is to have the house for life, after Flora's death. When they are both dead, house to Francis Porten, Merchant of London, for ever. Also to Flora al his linen in the hair trunk and household goods in his house at Ratcliffe and all his clothes. To cousin Charles Burnham, Mariner all his books and instruments belonging to the sea. His copy-hold house in Ratcliffe, held from the Manor of Ratcliffe, to Susanner Tanner, for ever. Provided she names her first male child Porten and she lives in the house.
Mr John Sheffield of Wood Street, Apothecary and John Scott of Clifford's Inn, Gentleman are executors.
To Thomas Tanner all household goods at Shorne. His funeral not to cost above £50. To the Churchwardens of Shorne and two freeholders (Mr Cotmore to be one of them), £10 for the poor in bread on 10 days.
Witnesses: Sarah Alexander, Samuel Wright, Benjamin Carleton and the mark of Ann Alexander
Proved 5th April 1711
S1. Brass Plaque, Formerly in Nave ?
HIS JACET THOMAS SHARPE LEGIS PERITUS QUI OBIIT XX
DIE SEPTEMBRIS ANNO IX REGIS HENRICI SEPTIMI ANNO DOMINI
MILLESIMO CCCCLXXXXIII CUJUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS. AMEN
S2. SMITH see BRADLEY
S3. Brass with Figures of a Man and Woman, Wall of North Chapel
"CREDO QUOD REDEMPTOR MEUS VIVAT ET IN NOVISSIMO DIE DE TERRA SURRECTURUS SUM ET IN CARNE MEA VIDE BO DEUM SALVATOREM MEUM" (one line)
HIS JACET JOHANNES SMYTH ET MARIANA UXOR EJUS QUI OBIIT XX DIE MENIS FEBRUARII
ANNO DOMINI MCCCCLVII CUJUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS. AMEN
S4. Brass, Effigy of Man, Formerly in Nave ? (Not seen, From Thorpe)
HIC JACET JOHANNES SMYTH QUI OBIIT XXV MENSIS MARCII ANNO
DOMINI MCCCCXXXVII CUJUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS. AMEN
S5. Marble Tablet, Above Pulpit
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
THOMAS SOLOMON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT BRANTWOOD, ONTARIO,
CANADA, AMERICA
FEBRUARY THE 11th 1871
AGED 29 YEARS
"Come unto Me all ye that Labour and are
Heavy Laden and I will give you Rest"
Matt. X l 28
S6. SOMERS see PAGE
S7. Brass, Formerly North of Herenden Brass, (Not Seen, From Thorpe)
EDMUNDO THOMAS PROGRATUS PATRE PAGEUS
HAC RECUBAT TRISTI MORTE PEREMPTUS HUMO
QUEM STIRPS INGENIUM JURISQUE PERITIA VIRTUS
MIXTAQUE SINCERA CUM PIETATE FIDES
COMMENDES MUNDO TU CHRISTO (QUISQUIS ES) ALMIS
COMMENDES PRECIBUS (LECTOR AMICE) TUIS
OBIIT 19th DECEMBRIS ANNO SALUTIS 1558
V1. Stone Tablet on Pillar between Nave and North Aisle
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST WILLIAM VINE
WHO DIED 3rd JANY. 1934 IN HIS 50th YEAR
THE ELECTIC LIGHTING OF THIS
CHURCH WAS INSTALLED BY HIS
BROTHER LOUIS VINE, CHURCHWARDEN
V2. Stone Tablet, Below Above
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
LOUIS VINE
WHO SERVED THIS CHURCH FOR 49 YEARS AS
ORGANIST, CHURCHWARDEN AND TREASURER
DIED 20th JULY 1956 AGED 85 YEARS
W1. Ledger, Formerly in Nave ?, (Not Seen, From Thorpe)
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
WILLIAM WENTWORTH
WHO DYED OCTOBER THE 28th
1719
AGED 29 YEARS
W2. Stained Glass Window, South Wall, South Aisle
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF ALICE MAUD ELIZA
WILLIAMS WIFE OF
LIEUT. BENJAMIN WILLIAM
WILLIAMS BORN FEB. 4th
1872 DIED APRIL 19th 1924
LATE OF THIS PARISH
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M.I.S IN SECTION A OF ST PETER & ST PAUL CHURCH, SHORNE RECORDED BY D. E. WILLIAMS
Shorne M.I.s & other information (Index of names in Introduction)
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Shorne - recorded by D. E. Williams 2013
Section A is all that area east of the porch to the east end of the chancel and from the church to the north churchyard wall. The numbers refer to the numbers on the plan. Dates before 1752 are under the Julian calendar, where the year changes on 25th March, so January 1725 is 1726 in the modern Gregorian calendar. Inscriptions in boxes thus: [ ] are missing in the original and have been reconstructed from the Registers or other sources.
SHORNE CHURCH FROM NORTH
SECTION 'A' IN FOREGROUND
(PHOTO: JOHN SALMON)
Inscriptions are arranged alphabetically. Click on the letter below. Plan of graves
A B C D E F G H K L N O P R S T U W
18. Chest Tomb of Thick Grey Stone, the Top is Completely Eroded Away
THREE CHEST TOMBS
FOREGROUND ARMSTRONG, 1636, BACKGROUND, LEFT, BOTTING,1805 & 1823,
(BUT MUCH EARLIER MONUMENT) AND BACKGROUND, RIGHT, BAYNARD, 1632
West Side
HERE RESTETH THE BODY
OF WILIAM ARMSTRONG
OF SHORNE [WHO DIED]
THE 2nd DAY
[OF JANUARY 1635] ?
AGED [ ] YEARS]
North Side
ANN THE DAUGHTER
OF THE SAME
WILLIAM T[ ]H ?
[WHO DIED [ ] OF MAY
16[ ]O ?
William Armstrong, of Shorne, Yeoman, Churchwarden, c. 1635
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 1st January 1635 (36)
To poor of Shorne, 20s, distributed on day of his funeral. To his eldest son, Edward, and his heirs, for ever, his dwelling house called Wallifins ? House. If Edward has no lawful heirs, then it goes to other son William, for ever. If William dies with no heirs, then to youngest son Thomas, for ever. Also to son William his house in Allhallows, which he bought from his brother George, and all other land and property in Allhallows.
If William dies with no heirs then the property to be shared equally between his two other sons. Also to William his two houses in Shorne, if William dies with no heirs then shared as before. To daughter Kathlen Simmonds [lost in fold].
His wife Ann to have benefit of his lands and properties for life; his children to allow her to have the benefits, if any refuse this, they lose their benefit in the will, which will go to wife instead. Wife is executor, she gets residue of estate. He desires and Gervase ? Maplesden, his "loving neighbours" to be overseers of the will and assist his wife, for their troubles, 20s each.
Witnesses: Hierome Wincoats and Richard Parker
Proved 23rd January 1635 (36)
ASHDOWN see DOWNING
7. Chest Tomb of Thick Grey Stone, the Top is Completely Eroded Away
West Side
HERE RESTETH THE BODY
OF JOHN BAYNARD OF SHORNE
YEOMAN WHO DIED THE 16th
OF OCTOBER ANNO DOMINI
1632
John Baynard, of Thonge, Yeoman
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 1st July 1632
To the poor of Shorne, 40/-. To John Boyden, son of his nephew Ralph Boyden, 20/- at 14 years of age. To his daughter Ann Boghurst, 20/-; to daughter Alice Baynard, £20; to only son John, for ever, his lands and properties in Shorne or elsewhere in Kent, and all his goods; son to pay all debts and funeral costs, he is also executor.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Hierom Wincoats and Richard Hobson
Proved November 1632
0. The Following Inscription Recorded by John Thorpe in Registrum Roffenses, 1769, may have been on the Eroded Ledger of this Tomb ?
HERE LYETH
BONHAM
WILLIAM
ALICE, HIS WIFE
JOHN
ROBERT
GEORGE
BAYNARD
THEIR SONS
1st
3rd
4thWHEN DECEASED
15th JULY
7th NOVEMBER
10th JANUARY
16
24th OCTOBER
13th JUNE
28th MARCH
71
69
80/1
76
70
93
2. Coped Stone on Stone Base
BENEATH ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
JOHN BEVAN ESQ.
[ ] YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF THE
[HONOURABLE] EAST INDIA COMPANY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 24th 1796 AGED [51?] YEARS
MRS. SARAH BEVAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE] NOVEMBER [ ] 1838 AGED 85 YEARS
John Beavan, of Epsom, at present of Sandy Brook, Derbyshire.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 16th March 1796
Executors to pay, after expenses, his "ever dear and honoured mother" Mrs Elizabeth Drewitt, relict of Paul Drewitt, an annuity of £50 for life. To Thomas Frederick, Charles, Caroline and Juliana Bevan, his nephews and nieces, children of late brother Thomas, of Upper Harley Street, Marylebone, 100 guineas each, on their marriage days.
To nephew Thomas Torin, £100 and a further £200 after death of testator's wife, Sarah. To Mary Hartshorn, daughter of Mary Hawkes, his half sister, £200, after wife's death. To Sarah Williams, his half sister, £100, as before. To Thomas Pullen, his uncle, £25 annuity for life, continued after his death to his wife Bethiah Pullen for her life. To nephew Thomas Bevan, his engraved gold -------? watch by Elliot; to nephew Charles Bevan, his silver gilded cup; to his "much esteemed" friend Mrs Ann Shaw, a set of Japanned dressing boxes, a set of brown and gold dressing boxes, a set of black and gold quadrille boxes, a pair of green and gold china jars, a pair of candle enamelled cups and covers and one silver filigree chain. To Thomas Fitzherbert of South Cannons, Hertfordshire, his large gold headed cane with gold ferule. To Sarah Priestly, an old servant in his mother's family, £20 for her long and faithful service. To Sarah Chapman, his servant £10 annuity for life and £10 after his wife's death. Wife Sarah is executor and residuary legatee, legacies to be paid after her death, will be paid by her executor. Wife gets all personal estate, horses, harness, carriages, plate, jewellery, books, china, etc.
Witnesses: Mary Bateman, George Buckston, Junior and William Osborne
Proved 28th May 1796
Sarah Bevan, of Epsom, Widow, Relict of John Bevan. (Married at St. Marylebone, March 1786)
P.C.C. Will dated 24th June 1836
Wishes to be buried in same grave as her husband at Shorne Churchyard. Executors to carry out her instructions for funeral.
Residue of personal estate of her late father Mr George Holmes, is now in hands of Accountant General of the Court of Chancery, by reason of her having no children; this will be divided after her death according to her father's will. Her late husband made several bequests to be paid after her death, her executors will pay these.
To Mary Hawkes, her late husband's half sister, £100 and half pint silver mug; to Elizabeth Johnson, another of her husband's half sisters, £100, if she is dead, then the £100 to her husband George Johnson. To Sarah Williams, another half sister of her husband, £100; to Mary Lee formerly Hartshorn, niece of her husband, £100; to god daughter Sarah Jowett late of Draycott but now of ------ ?, Nottingham, £100; to Hannah Lakin of Swithland, Leicestershire, wife of John Lakin, £100; to Miss Ellen Phillips daughter of Rev. Luke Phillips of Gravesend, £100; to her friend, Miss Sarah Edmeads of Boughton, £500 and her inlaid mahogany work box, and Japan card box with the fish and counters; to the sisters of Miss Edmeads, Elizabeth, Sophia, Charlotte, Mary Ann and Eleanor, £100 each; to friend, Mrs Louisa Frances Edmeads wife of John Edmeads, Rector of Cricklade, Wiltshire, £100 and her mourning hooping, set with diamonds; to friend Mrs Baker of Limehouse, late Miss Smart, £100; to her "esteemed" friend Mrs Caroline Sauxon of Epsom, 50 guineas for a ring and her two large flower pattern china jars; to friend Mrs Brown of Epsom, wife of her executor, Thomas Brown, £100 and silver teapot and stand; to Charles eldest son of late Col. Charles Bevan, her gold snuff box and £100; tp Thomas Bevan and Edward Bevan, two sons of Col. Bevan, £100 each; to Eleanor Bevan, daughter of Col. Bevan, £100 and silver bread basket.
To god daughter Annie Sarah Gunnell her gold watch and chain, and her Oxford edition of the Holy Bible printed in 1733, bound in Morroco; to Rev. John Edmeads, such of her religious books he may choose and £500; to her solicitor, Stacey Grimaldi "Pope's Works", 9 vols. 1760 edition, "Swift's Works" 14 vols. 1760 edition, the "Spectator" 1765, two landscapes on china in drawing room and £500; to "esteemed" friend Peter Hunter late of Feltham, now of Bognor, one of her executors, all drawings and pictures in drawing room; to friend Thomas Brown of Epsom, Surgeon, another executor, four silver candlesticks, large china bowl, on which is a picture of the Gates of Calais. Her late husband bequeathed to Sarah Chapman. now Thornton, an annuity of £20 payable after testator's death, this to come from her personal estate. She wants executors to invest in the Public Funds to produce annuity of £130 for servant, Elizabeth Peters for life; and after her death, the principal sum to those Elizabeth Peters directs in her will, in default, to those entitled to her estate by Laws of Intestacy. To Sarah Peters another servant, an annuity of £40 for life.
To Elizabeth Peters for her long and faithful attention £40 for mourning and her watch made by Wightwick, no. 1194, looking glass in back sitting room, dining table in drawing room and all her clothes, lace, muslin, silk, seven silver table spoons with flower on back, twelve silver tea spoons , sugar tongs, tea strainer, oval tea table, bedstead, bedding, mahogany double chest of drawers. To Sarah Peters and Elizabeth Webb, £20 each for mourning and their beds. To servant Caroline Hooker, if still with her, £100 and £5 for mourning. To any other servant with her at death with two years service, £20.Servants may remain in house if they choose with board and pay of ½ guinea per week for three months after her death. £200 to the poor of Shorne at discretion of Minister and Churchwardens. To Mrs Henrietta Hunter wife of Peter Hunter, £1,000and £1,000 which by an earlier will she had bequeathed to her mother, her late friend widow of Thomas Bevan, also to Henrietta, the miniature of her late husband John Bevan, set in gold, also all plate with Bevan crest, except that already given, china dinner and tea set with Bevan crest and portrait in crayons of her late husband by Lawrence (Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. ?) and portrait of his brother Thomas.
To Miss Henrietta Caroline Sophia Hunter daughter of Peter Hunter, £1,000 stock in 3% Reduced Annuities at 21 years, this in meantime to her father. To god daughter Anne Sophia Gunnell annuity of £100 for life, from her personal estate.
£500 each to executors. Her freeholds at Shorne to Thomas Brown forever. Residue shared equally between Peter Hunter and Thomas Brown, who are executors.
Witnesses: George Peters of Epsom, Painter, James Puttock of Epsom, Solicitor and Thomas Stowers, Junior, Clerk to Mr Puttock.
Codicil dated 7th December 1836
Revokes bequest of freehold estate at Shorne to Thomas Brown, forever, now he gets it for life only. After his death, to his wife Elizabeth, for life; after her death to Henrietta Ann wife of Peter Hunter, for ever. Rest of will stands.
Witnesses: George Peters, James Puttock and Thomas Stowers, Junior.
Codicil, no date, "Directions for my Funeral"
Her body to be in her usual night clothes and wrapped in a long white dress; she is to go in an inner coffin, then in a lead coffin, covered with black cloth, black plates and nails. She is to be kept 10 days before burial and taken to churchyard with two black coaches to attend. Clergyman of Shorne to have 10 guineas and silk scarf hat band and gloves, same for Parish Clerk and 2 guineas. If she is at Epsom at her death the Clergyman and Clerk there to have the same. It has been usual for 6 of her tenants of the cottages at the Ridgeway to attend funeral, each to be paid 1 guinea.
Her name to be added to tomb in concise a manner as possible; any repairs needed for her tomb or her parents (Holmes, identical tomb), then it should be done. Mr Butcher of Epsom to conduct funeral. Executors to have silk scarf hat bands.
Friend Elizabeth Peters will see that all is properly done during 10 days prior to burial. Until "change" has taken place, the lid of the coffin not to be closed. She wishes Elizabeth Peters and Elizabeth Webb to attend her body to grave.
No witnesses
Codicil dated December 1836
She wishes her friend Baroness de Rolle to have two silver filigree eggs with stand, picture painted on glass of a Dancing Girl; she fears the India tea boards may be too worn to be worth the Baroness's acceptance, but leaves her to choose, testator is anxious to keep promise to her. She "begs" Mrs de Tessier of Woodcote Park, Epsom to accept two pictures of Mr and Mrs Fitzherbert. To Benjamin Tourin the picture of his sister and two drawings by himself, "the residence is either Inglefield Green or Wimpole Street". To Mrs Grimaldi a pair of china jars and four enamelled basins and covers. To Mr Hunter late of Feltham, two trays of ornamental china, two enamelled basins, saucers and covers, red covered Japan square box and tray, card box with fish ans counters, with family crest, presented by Mr and Mrs Peter Hunter, small Japan cabinet, pair of green jars and saucers (called nurses). To Mr Bevan a picture of her husband in black frame, deal box of telescopes and book of charts. To Mrs Hunter her copy of Milton's Works and all remaining books.
No Witnesses
Codicil dated 16th December 1836
If residue of personal estate exceeds £1,000, she revokes clause in will giving residue to executors, in that case, gives residue to husband's great niece Henrietta Hunter, except sum of £1,000 which was given in equal share to executors.
Witness: George Peters of Epsom
Codicil dated 16th December 1836
Desires Mrs Hunter wife of Peter, to occupy her house for 12 months after her death; she gets all contents of house and effects not already given.
Witness: George Peters of Epsom
Affidavit dated 16th December 1839
Peter Hunter of Woodcote Green, Epsom, Elizabeth Peters of same place, Spinster and Elizabeth Webb of same place, Spinster sworn.
Peter Hunter recalls visiting testator in early December 1836 (after the 7th); she showed him the document giving directions for funeral, he has examined the document and swears it is the same as testator showed him. Elizabeth Peters and Elizabeth Webb state they were well acquainted with testator and were acquainted with her hand and signature. Having examined will and codicils and believe they are in testator's hand.
Proved 28th December 1839 Power reserved to Thomas Brown
6. Chest Tomb of Thick Grey Stone, Top and all Early Inscriptions Eroded Away
West Side
JOHN BOTTING DIED
JULY 11th ? 1805 AGED 47 YEARS
[Indistinct Verses]
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF JOHN BOTTING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 13th OF JUNE 1823 AGED 62 YEARS
"The Grave an Boast no Deadly Triumph here,
Who Lives for God sees Death without a Fear,
My Hopes, I Trust in Glory will be Crowned"
John Botting, of Shorne, Builder
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 21st September 1829
To wife Elizabeth his freehold house at Shorne, household goods and furniture and £150, 4% Bank Annuities, £350, 3%
Consolidated Bank Annuities, remainder of lease in his dwelling house. To two brothers Peter and Henry and nephew William Botting, his building and carpenter business, stock in trade, all buildings now erected, carts, horses, harness, tools, etc. All this to be valued by two competent persons and shared equally. If Peter wants to carry on business, Henry will receive 2/3 of valuation at 21 years. To his brothers and nephew all debts due to business. Residue to wife, she and his brothers are executors.
Witnesses: Mark of Ann Day, Servant to Mr Botting and Edward Reeves, Notary, Doctors Common, Bennett's Hill.
Proved 6th November 1833 Value of goods under £200 Power reserved to Peter Botting
Mary Botting, wife of John Botting ,Senior, died 1823
Was probably the temporary Schoolmistress in 1816 (Allen "History of Shorne" p.125)
John Botting married Mary Fludd at Chatham in May 1797
BOTTING see FRENCH
60. Headstone, Against North Churchyard Wall
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS BOWRA
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 6th 1843
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1850
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ]MBER 11th 1889
AGED [69] YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
Thomas Bowra
Appears in the Parliamentary Poll Book 1835. Married Elizabeth Butcher ? at Chalk October 1800
BOXALL see DINE
43. Headstone and Body Stone, on Stone Base
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS CHARLOTTE MAPLESDEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS BOYS
LATE OF THE CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD
IN THE COUNTY OF SURREY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 12th 1852
AGED 52 YEARS
20. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
STEPHEN CANNON
OF SUTTON AT HONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 11th 1837
AGED 64 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE SIX DAUGHTERS AND THREE SONS
VIZ. ANN, WILLIAM, MARY, SOPHIA,
SARAH, RBECCA, GEORGE,
HARRIOT AND STEPHEN
[Indistinct Verses]
21. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
STEPHEN CANNON
OF SUTTON AT HONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 27th 1856
AGED 83 YEARS
"Finally Brethren, Farewell"
ALSO OF
EMMA DAUGHTER OF
STEPHEN AND EMMA CANNON
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AGED 9 MONTHS
Stephen Cannon
1804 Farmer at Cheney's Farm and landlord of Yorkshire Grey, Inn , both at Thong (Allen p. 106)
1841and 1851 Census : A Miller at Burnt House, Sutton at Hone. Married Mary Reed at St. Clement Dane,1797
49. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR HUSBAND AND FATHER
DANIEL ALEXANDER CLARK WHO DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1943 AGED 81 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE ROSA CLARK WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1951 AGED 92 YEARS
CULLAND see RENTON
39. Pedestals and Cross
East Side
IN
EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
JOSEPH JAMES DINE
WHO DIED ON OCTOBER THE
27th 1906 AGED 58 YEARS
"I Will Give You Rest"
North Side
ALSO
HELEN BOXALL
WHO DIED DEC. 17th 1923
AGED 76
Joseph James Dine
Master of National School, also Shorne Post Office, Kelly's Directory 1882, 1891 and 1903
Married Isabella Cracklow at Shorne in 1869
58. Headstone
SARAH DOWNING, 1748
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH DOWNING
WIFE OF JOHN DOWNING
WHO DIED 25th MAY 1748
AGED 74 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS & 2 DAUGHTERS
SARAH, MARY, JOHN & THOMAS
57. Double Headstone, Partly Buried
THOMAS DOWNING, 1778, MARY DOWNING, 1764 AND JOHN DOWNING, 1724
IN MEMORY OF
THOS. DOWNING
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED
MARCH [ ] 1778
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN DOWNING
HIS FATHER [ ]
CLERK OF YS PARISH
IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
THOS. DOWNING
OF THIS PARISH
DAUGHTER OF
THOS. ASHDOWN
OF THE PARISH
OF HORSE MOUNCES*
IN THE COUNTY
OF SUSSEX
------------------------------Ground Level------------------------------
WHO DIED
IN JUNE (sic) 172[4]*
AGED [54 ?] YEARS
[AGED [ ] YEARS]BLACKSMITH
WHO DIED
FEB. 19th 1764
* Buried in October (Register) * Herstmonceaux ?
Thomas Downing
Member of Vestry 1751; married Mary Ashdown at St. Mary, Chatham 1749
EVE see KETTLE 12 below
15. Headstone and Body Stone
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th OF JULY 1825
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO JOHN BOTTING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 21st OF APRIL 1832
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN BOTTING FORMERLY WIFE OF
THOMAS FRENCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF JULY 1847
AGED 72 YEARS
30. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. DAVID FRENCH
WHO DIED THE 12th OF AUGUST 1845
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES DAVID
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 24th OF DECEMBER 1837
AGED 1 YEAR AND 3 MONTHS
ALSO
ELIZABETH FRENCH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 24th OF SEPTEMBER 1854 (sic)*
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
LUCY MARY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ]
[ ]
*This is mistaken , the year should be 1852
David French
Appears in the Parliamentary Poll Book 1835
Elizabeth French, of Shorne, Widow
P.C.C. Will dated 14th September 1852
To executors all personal estate and effects, upon trust, to sell and share proceeds, after expenses among her children, Ellen Stanley, Lucy Mary Ann and Thomas William French, equally. Share of Lucy to be paid when she is 24, in meantime executors to pay her £20 per annum for her support. Executors can pay money to son to advance him in the world, as they think fit. To executors freehold cottages at Shorne Ridgeway, upon trust, rents to be paid to son until he is 21, then the property to be conveyed to him, for ever. Thomas Hills Barnard of Shinglewell, Farmer and Jarvis William Maplesden Noakes of Shorne, Farmer are executors and guardians of son.
Witnesses: Frederick Thomas Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend and John Boura ? Of Shorne
Proved 27th October 1852
N.B. The wrong year is on the headstone 1854 instead of 1852
54. Headstone, Against North Wall of Churchyard
A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION
TO
BESSIE FRENCH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE & HARRIET FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH
AGED 9 MONTHS
ALSO TO CHARLOTTE
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd DAY OF MARCH 1864
AGED 1 YEAR 3 MONTHS
ALSO TO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th DAY OF SEPT. 1864
AGED 1 MONTH
ALSO TO KATE QUAIFE
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th DAY OF NOVR. 1867
AGED 1 MONTH
[Remainder Obscured by Firmly Fixed Foot Stone, which may be keeping Headstone Upright]
59. Headstone Against North Wall of Churchyard
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JAMES FRENCH
OF 40 JAMES STREET, MARYLEBONE
(LATE OF SHORNE, KENT)
WHO DIED ON WEDNESDAY
12th DECEMBER 1883
AGED 80 YEARS
"Come unto me all ye that Labour
And are Heavy Laden and I Will
Give you Rest" Matt. XL 28
ALSO [SARAH] FRENCH
WIFE [OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1887]
[AGED 83 YEARS]
[Verses Obscured by Foot Stone as No. 54]
James French
1861 Census: Tanner
36. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSAN LESTER GAMMON
WHO DIED JUNE 1834
ALSO GEORGE GAMMON
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN BOMBAY AUGUST 19th 1855
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO JOHN GAMMON FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 25th 1870
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GAMMON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 9th 1876
AGED 78 YEARS
16. Headstone, Partly Buried
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
STEPHEN GOODEN WHO
-------------Ground Level----------
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER YE 14th DAY
1689 AGED 30
YEARS
Stephen Godden, of Shorne , Tanner (No Monument but mentioned on his first wife's headstone)
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 20th July 1698
To youngest son, Stephen, 20/-; to daughter Ann 20/-. Executors to pay wife Anne , mother of Stephen and Anne, £200, according to a bond entered into before their marriage. To eldest son Edward and daughter Elizabeth, born of his first wife, after legacies and debts paid, residue of goods household goods, furniture, money, stock in trade and personal estate, equally shared, if either die pre 21 or day of marriage all goes to survivor. His brother in law, George Startupp and son Edward Godden are executors; 10/- to Startupp for a ring to wear in remembrance. Desires "loving friend" Jarvis Maplesden of Shorne, Tanner to be overseer of will and to assist executors and wife; 10/- to Maplesden to buy a ring in remembrance.
Witnesses: John Stone, Senior, Nicholas Middleton and George ------- ?
Proved 11th October 1700
Stephen Godden married Elizabeth Startupp at Allhallows, London Wall in December 1686
14. Headstone
HENRY GOODIN OR GOODING, 1759
IN MEMORY
OF HENRY GOODIN/G
YEOMAN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV. YE 7th 1759 AGED
59 YEARS
Henry Gooding, of Shorne, Yeoman, Vestry member c. 1751
P.C.C. Will dated 18th September 1759
To sister in law [ ] Gooding wife of his late brother John of Stansted, Labourer and to cousin Mary Adams wife of [ ] Adams, Cordwainer of Fleet Street, London 1/- each. To brother George of Yalding, Labourer, £50; to his sister Ann wife of Isaac Lock of Stansted, Yeoman. £50. To wife Alice, use of his house and garden and orchard in Shorne, ready money, investments, rings, plate, watches, pewter and other household goods for life. After her death.
After her death, then with residue of personal estate to brother George and sister Ann, equally. Wife is executor, she to make inventory of personal estate and give copy to his brother and sister.
Witnesses: Thomas Bigg and William Gates
Proved 16th January 1760
GLOVER see RENTON
1. Coped Stone, on Stone Base, a pair to the Bevan Tomb.
This tomb must be much later than burials, (19th Century)
JOHN AND SARAH BEVAN, 1796 & 1838 (FOREGROUND) AND GEORGE, HANNAH AND
GEORGE HOLMES, JUN., 1782, 1781 AND 1779
THESE COPED STONES ARE USUALLY OF A LATER DATE THAN SARAH BEVAN (1838);
THEY WERE OBVIOUSLY PLACED HERE AFTER SARAH'S DEATH, THE HOLMES FAMILY
GRAVE WAS PROBABLY ORIGINALLY MARKED BY A STANDARD 18th CENTURY HEADSTONE.
MR. GEORGE HOLMES JNR.
OBIT JANUARY 20th 1779 AGED 22 ? YEARS
MRS. HANNAH HOLMES
OBIT DECEMBER 22nd 1781 AGED 53 ? YEARS
MR. GEORGE HOLMES SENR.
OBIT MAY 16th ? 1782 AGED 58 ? YEARS
George Holmes, Junior, of Shorne
P.C.C. Will dated 30th January 1779
All his property, personal and goods, to sister Sarah Holmes.
Witnesses: Robert Beckett and Frances Exton
Proved 20th August 1780
George Holmes, Senior, of Denton, Gentleman (Tanner and Farmer), a Trustee of Lady Page's Charity, c. 1765
P.C.C. Will dated 11thMarch 1780
Desires to be buried in churchyard of Milton next Gravesend (not complied with). Coffin to be carried by his men servants with a "Weeping Pall", and followed by two or more friends.
To wife Hannah, £100, the ring he had from his late son, George, and all his liquors. To daughter Sarah Holmes, his carriage or post chaise. To Henry Edmeades of Nurstead, Gentleman and William Brown of Chalk, Yeoman, all his leasehold farm at Denton, held from Thomas Barrett, Esq., of Lee near Canterbury, for term of 17 years (14 years left), upon trust, for remainder of term. Also to his trustees, household goods and furniture, stock and utensils of farm, crops still in ground, investments, debts and residue of personal estate, upon trust. Trustees to make inventory of estate; they to permit his wife to have use of household goods and small bed with printed cotton furniture in his former house in Shorne. He had quit this house for his son late George. After death of his wife, the household goods, etc., to daughter Sarah. If wife only wants part of the goods the rest to daughter. His leasehold trust to be sold, together with stock and crops. From his money (after above legacies paid) £10 to Edmund Bennett of Chatham, Ropemaker; trustees to have £10 each for mourning. Residue of money to be placed in Public Funds, the annual interest of which to daughter Sarah (except interest on sum of £100), for life.
After daughter's death, upon trust, trustees to receive interest to use for maintenance and education of daughter's female children; her son will be entitled to estate settled on father when he married mother. (The will then goes into details concerning daughter's children, but she did not have any.) In default of grandchildren the money is to be shared equally between Joseph and Sarah Harris, children of John Harris of Bishopsgate, Coach Harness Maker, at 21 years; including interest. If both died under 21, money to continue in investments.. Concerning the £100 at interest, this is for the Harris children's maintenance and education to 21, then the £100 to be shared equally between them. If they die pre 21 then all money to whomever daughter Sarah directs in her will. If money is needed to carry on farming business until it is sold, trustees an apply money so needed.
If he dies after or near seed sowing time, corn to be harvested and brought to market. To trustees 22 acres of land at the Ridgeway and four houses on the land, purchased from Mr Carden of Chatham, House Carpenter, upon trust, for use of daughter Sarah, for life. After her death then to her husband for life. Their son shall be brought up in the business of Tanner and use the Tanyard at Shorne, settled on the testator when he married. If a son does not take up the business of tanner, then the property shared equally among Sarah's children. In default, to whoever Sarah directs in her will. In default, then to her right heirs.
To trustees 21 acres called Mill Hill or Chequers Orchard in Denton, purchased from Daniel Darkin of Milton, Gravesend, House Carpenter, upon trust, for use of daughter Sarah, for life. After her death, then to her 2 nd son, in default to eldest daughter, in default to other children, in default, as her will states, in default, to her right heirs.
By an Indenture of about 13th September 1775, between the Bishop of Rochester and the testator, the Bishop devised to him the Rectory of Denton with the Churchyard and Glebe lands and Tithes, during the lives of Susanna Green, the testator and his daughter Sarah. He gives this to trustees for lives of Susanna Green and Sarah, upon trust, to carry on and renew lease. Daughter can lease this property for up to 21 years. Trustees are also executors. They can sell any of his investments with the approval of his daughter; they can purchase land, in their names, upon trust, for benefit of daughter.
Witnesses: Thomas Pattinson, Henry Jones and John Pattinson
Proved 22nd August 1782. Trustees and Executors have renounced execution of will; administration granted to Sarah Holmes.
Note in Margin dated 4th May 1840
Will was not administered by daughter, now Sarah Bevan. Administration granted to Caroline Small wife of Joseph Small, the niece and administrator of the goods of the late Joseph Harris, one of the residuary legatees, the other one, his sister Sarah Harris, late wife of William Bamfield has also died.
George Holmes married Hannah Startupp at Shorne in 1750
46. Headstone
CHRISTOPHER HUNT, 1703
A STRANGE VERSE, "REMEMBER TO DYE"
WILL DEATH KEEP AWAY IF WE FORGET ?
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
CRISTOPHER (sic) HUNT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH YE 23rd 1703
AGED 55 YEARS
"Memento Mori
Remember to Dye"
Christopher Hunt, of Shorne, Butcher
Inventory appraised by George Startupp, Tanner and Thomas Tomlin, 5th April 1703
Total value of ready money, household goods and equipment and tools in shop, £90 5s 6d
52. Headstone, Eroded
HERE LYETH
YE BODY OF
THOMAS [JUDD ?]
OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
YE 21st ? OF OCT. 173[4]
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO 2 CHILDREN
THOMAS & MARY
Thomas Judd, of Shorne, Farmer. The identity of the headstone is not certain but this is the only Thomas buried in October in the 1730's.
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 9th October 1734
To son Thomas, 1/-; rest and residue of real and personal estate, to wife Elizabeth and brother William Startupp, equally divided.. Brother William and James Hubbard of Cobham, Farmer, are executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: John Durling, James Dingley and Thomas Harkton ?
Proved January 11th 1735
Inventory, Household Goods only, appraised by John Fox, 21st October 1734
Total value £14 16s 9d
12. Headstone
KETTLE AND EVE CHILDREN, 1770 AND 1773
HERE LIE 3 SISTERS AND BROTHERS
IN THIS GRAVE BURIED TOGETHER
THOMAS, WILLIAM, CHARLOTTE
SONS AND DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & ELIZABETH KETTLE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAR. 29th ? 1770 AN INFANT
WHO DIED SEP. 2[ ] 1773 AGED 2 YEARS
WHO DIED SEP. 20th ? 1773 AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH EVE DIED SEP. 19th 1773
AGED 11 YEARS SHE WAS DAUGHTER
OF DANIEL EVE DEC. BY ELIZ. KETTLE
William Kettle married Elizabeth Eves at Shorne in 1767
KETTLE see OVERY
3. Headstone and Foot Stone
MARY AND JOSEPH LAYTON, 1760 AND 1757
(DRAWING FROM "GRAVESTONES, OLD AND CURIOUS" BY W.T. VINCENT)
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. MARY LAYTON DIED 5th ? JANY. 1760
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 21st MAY 1757
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO WILL. HOLMES GRANDCHILD OF THE ABOVE
DIED 26th AUGUST 1752 AGED 11 MONTHS 11 DAYS
Mary Layton, of Shorne, Widow and Tanner
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd November 1750
Appoints Rev. Caleb Parfect of Shorne and brother in law, Thomas Johnson of Cobham, Yeoman, executors.
Her freehold house in Shorne Ridgeway, adjoining her dwelling, occupied by Thomas Carver and Abraham Dean, to son Joseph, for ever. If Joseph dies pre 21 without heirs, then to daughter Hannah wife of George Holmes of Denton, near Gravesend, Yeoman, for ever. Her silver tankard and silver porringer, all child bed linen and all clothing to daughter Hannah. Rest and residue, personal and household to son Joseph; she wishes Tanyard business which she now uses, to be continued for benefit of Joseph. If he dies pre 21, without heirs, then to daughter Hannah, for ever.
Witnesses: Thomas Caryer, William Caryer and Robert Taylor
Proved 1st June 1762 Administration granted to Hannah Holmes, the surviving legatee, Thomas Johnson and Caleb Parfect have renounced as executors.
55. Headstone, Against North Churchyard Wall
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF WILLIAM NASH
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1853
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH MARPLE BENNETT
AUNT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1854
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM NASH
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1903
[AGED 80 YEARS]
[Bottom Obscured by firmly fixed Foot Stone]
41. Large Headstone and Three Foot Stones
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD MAPLESDEN NOAKES
OF COURT LODGE FARM IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 22nd DAY OF MAY 1804
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO OF JANE NOAKES, DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th DAY OF AUGUST 1816
AGED 18 YEARS
ELIZABETH NOAKES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd DAY OF JULY 1844
AGED 78 YEARS
13. Cruciform Coped Stone
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD MAPLESDEN NOAKES
WHO DIED DEC. 19th 1874 AGED 70
ALSO JANE HIS BELOVED WIFE DIED OCT. 16th 1873 AGED 67
HORATIA ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 24th 1844 AGED 2 YEARS
North Side
CAPTAIN HENRY MAPLESDEN
KILLED AT NINCPO FUNGWHA, CHINA OCT. 10th ? 1862 AGED 22
CHARLES MAPLESDEN , SECOND SON
DIED AT MAYTOWN, QUEENSLAND SEPT. 3rd 1879 AGED 42
Richard Maplesden Noakes,
1858 Melville's Directory Farmer
1861 Census at Gad's Hill House, Farmer, 29 acres
1871 Census same place, retired Farmer. Married Jane Shaw at Shorne in November 1831.
40. Inscribed Iron Anchor on Ledger
WALTER MAPLESEDEN NOAKES
BORN DIED
APRIL 11th 1850 JULY 15th 1918
Walter Maplesden Noakes, died at his house, "Long Rede" at Barming, he was "late of Sydney, N.S.W.", youngest son of Richard Maplesden Noakes (Kent Messenger, July 20th 1918)
11. Headstone
STEPHEN OVERY, 1767, (WRONGLY INSCRIBED 1769) AND ELIZABETH OVERY, 1747
ON THE REAR, ELIZABETH KETTLE, 1776
IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF STEPHEN OVERY
OF THIS PARISH, BLACKSMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JAN. 22nd 1747 AGED 44 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ELIZABETH & MARY
ALSO BETWEEN THIS & HIS GRAND
CHILDRENS' STONE LIES INTERRED
STEPHEN OVERY WHO DIED
APRIL YE 10th 1769 (sic)* AGED 67 YEARS
Rear
IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF WILL. KETTLE OF YS PARISH
WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1776
AGED 44 YEARS
*This date has been wrongly cut, it should read 1767
Stephen Overy, of Shorne, Blacksmith
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 28th October 1765
He gives half of his 5 houses and his forge in Shorne to use of his daughter Elizabeth Eve, widow, for life, as long as she remains a widow. She to keep properties in good repair. After her death or re-marriage, then to the use of his grandchildren, Elizabeth and John Eve, for ever, equally shared. The other half of the property to the use of daughter Mary Eason wife of John Eason, for life, she keeping property in good repair. The properties are to be held in trust, during Mary's life by George Holmes of Shorne, Tanner and James Bowes of Strood, Stone Mason, to preserve the estate and to allow Mary to take the profits for life. After her death, her share shared equally between her children, for ever. In default of children, then to John and Elizabeth Eve, equally, for ever. To wife Ann 35 for mourning; to grand daughter Elizabeth Eve, £60 at 21 or day of marriage; to grandson John Eve £30 at 21. Theses legacies to be invested in Public Funds and interest used for maintenance and eduction of grandchildren. Residue to daughters Elizabeth and Mary, equally.
George Holmes and John Bowes are executors
Witnesses: Joseph Wilkins, Robert Foreman and Thomas Watts
Proved 12th June 1767
Stephen Overy married Elizabeth Baker at Thurnham, in December 1728
44. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM PARSONS
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF AUGUST 1821
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM PARSONS
WHO DIED 22nd OF NOVEMBER 1822
AGED 70 YEARS
William Parsons, married Ann Skinner at Strood in October 1771or Ann Whitehead at St. Nicholas, Rochester in May 1780 ?
56. Pedestals and Cross, Inscribed Metal Plates
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SARAH PEPPERELL
BORN 14th DECEMBER 1886
DIED 9th JUNE 1943
"A Devoted Wife and Mother"
North Side
ALSO HER HUSBAND
AMOS VICTOR PEPPERELL
DIED 18th JANUARY 1948
AGED 60 YEARS
R.I.P.
28. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PITT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 22nd
APRIL 1792 AGED 5[ ] YEARS
ALSO ANN WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PITT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th ?
APRIL 1792 AGED 60 YEARS
29. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS PITT OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20th
JANUARY 1806 AGED 50 ? YEARS
Thomas Pitt, of Gravesend, Inn Keeper
P.C.C. Will dated 18th March 1799
His household furniture, plate, linen, china, leases, debts, etc., to wife Sarah, she is executor.
Witnesses: Harriott Smith and Christopher Bedingfield
Codicil dated 22nd March 1805
To Harriott Smith, niece of wife, £100
Witnesses: Sarah Poggetts, James Langhams, servants to Mr Pitt and Christopher Bedingfield of Gravesend
Proved 12th June 1806
45. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MATTHEW PRINGLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
XIX SEPR. MDCCCXXVII
AGED LXXIII
Matthew Pringle, of Shepherd's Well
P.C.C. Will dated 13th June 1823
To wife Jane, all his property for life; after her death, to daughters Deborah and Mary Ann Pringle; they also get his property at Ball's Pond in Islington (to the amount of £28 per annum); ground rent of house and garden in Minerva Terrace, Hackney Road (£16 per annum, equally shared. To daughter Sarah Pringle, £300 insured on the life of Mrs Price ?, on the property of 66 Fleet Market, occupied by George Rawbone ? Wife Jane and daughter Sarah are executors.
Witnesses: Catherine Ruddle, Spinster, Shepherd's Well and Frances Else, same place.
Proved 24th October 1827
3rd July 1834
Will left unadministered by wife; administration granted to daughter Sarah. Pringle was formerly of Shepherd's Well but late of Shorne
19. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN REED, YEOMAN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 26th 1803
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO MRS. MARY REED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 6th ? 1763
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO MRS MARY REED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 19th ? 1781
AGED 43 YEARS
John Reed the Elder, of Shorne, Gentleman
P.C.C. Will dated 5th April 1803
He gives the "Bull" Inn at Birchwood Corner in St. Mary Cray, purchased from Mary Pope, and occupied by [ ] Jewell, plus property called Farmers Haugth, with barn, stables and 12 acres of land in Shorne near St. Thomas Well, purchased from Daniel Jackson and [ ] Jackson, occupied by John Clark, to son William, for ever.
Several parcels of land called Hungar of about 80 acres, in Chalk, lately occupied by William Crips, now in his occupation; also his new house with land of about 24 acres in Shorne in his occupation; another new house, in two units, adjoining last house,occupied by [ ] Marsh and [ ] Hodsell; and house in three units near the Ridgeway, occupied by [ ] Crowhurst, George Howe and George Kemp, with nearby granary in his occupation, to son David for ever.
His lease on part of Cobham Tithes for rest of term to son David; also to David his interest inland at Milton, next Gravesend, rented from the Hon. Board of Ordnance, and all crops, live and dead stock. His farm at Shorne in his occupation (except stock belonging to his farm at Halstow); his farm of 22 acres at High Halstow in his occupation, purchased from Catherine Winspeare; his orchard in Cliffe, occupied by [ ] Bright; his woodland in Cliffe in his occupation; house in Shorne Street, purchased from [ ] Dann, occupied by [ ] Wilson; house in Shorne near the Windmill, occupied by Edward Bodding, John Green and John Ellis, purchased from George Phillips, to son Thomas for ever. Also to Thomas, crops and live and dead stock on farm at Halstow, plus £200 and interest owed on mortgage by John Aldersley, late of Chatham, Inn Keeper.
To grandson William Reed, £200 stock in 5% Bank Annuities at 21, until then interest for his maintenance and education. If he dies pre 21, the stock to son William. To grandsons John and David Reed sons of late son John, £1,000 stock in 4% Bank Annuities, equally at 21, interest as above. If they died under 21, legacy to be shared under intestacy rules, except for children of son George. To grandchildren, Ann, George Beckett, Frances Elizabeth and Charles Johnson Reed, children of late son George, £1,000 4% Bank Annuities, equally at 21, interest as above. If they all die pre 21, then as intestacy rules. To grandson James Reed son of James, £500 4% Bank Annuities at 21, interest as before.
If he dies pre 21, as above, except George's children.
His house divided in two parts, one the "White Horse" at Thong, occupied by Stephen Cannon and William Palmer, to daughter Mary wife of Stephen Cannon, for life. After her death to her children, for ever, equally. If she has no surviving children then to his own right heirs, for ever. To Nicholas Gilbee of Denton, Gentleman, John Westbrook of Chalk, Yeoman and son David Reed, £1,000 3% Bank Annuities, upon trust, to pay dividends to housekeeper Margaret Easdown for life; after her death, the stock to son Thomas.
Also to Margaret Easdown, £30, brass bedstead and bedding which she now uses. His farm in Thong, lately purchased from William Hammond, occupied by Stephen Cannon, and 34 acres in Shorne occupied by Nicholas Gilbee, purchased from Phillip Mair, to Nicholas Gilbee, John Westbrook and son David, upon trust, to sell, and pay £1,000 to daughter Mary and place another £1,000 in Public Annuities, dividends to Mary; after her death, money to her children, equally, interest in meantime for maintenance and education. If all died pre 21, then according to intestacy rules, except children of George. Sum of £1,500 upon trust, to buy annuities in Public Funds to pay daughter Sarah dividends for life, after her death to her children, as before. Residue to be divided into six equal parts; 1/6 each to son William, grandsons John and David and James,son David, son Thomas, daughter Mary, daughter Sarah. Until estates sold rents to daughters 4/7 to Mary, 3/7 to Sarah.
To nephew John Reed son of brother Clifford, £50 and £5 for mourning; his quart silver can to son William; his silver tankard to son Thomas; pint silver mug to daughter Mary; silver pint mug to daughter Sarah. Residue of plate and household goods to son David; to trustees £10 each; residue to his children, equally. Trustees are executors.
Witnesses: Jonathan Prall, Attorney, Rochester, Thomas Church, his Clerk and John Marsh of Shorne, Labourer
Codicil dated 18th April 1803
He had given to son Thomas £200 and interest due from John Aldersley; he revokes this and gives this to son William, who also gets his silver watch with the name Robert Reed on the face. House Keeper Margaret Easdown to have a year's wages for year in which he dies, in addition to usual wages.
Witnesses: Jonathan Prall and John Marsh
Affidavit dated 10th May 1803
Jonathan Prall sworn. He drew up will and confirms that alterations and obliterations were made by testator before will was signed and witnessed.
Proved 6th June 1803
According to Allen's "History of Shorne", Reed was Licensee of the "See Ho", and bought Cheney's Farm, 200 acres in 1792. Reed's sons sold his lands, including Farmers Hoath and Cheney's to Lord Darnley in 1804.
John Reed appears in the Parliamentary Poll Book 1790 and 1803
17. Headstone
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
SARAH WIFE OF
DAVID REED
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF NOVEMBER 1809
ALSO SARAH ANN
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 28th ? OF MARCH 1823
ALSO THE ABOVE
DAVID REED
WHO DIED THE 11th ? OF MARCH 1845
AGED 78 YEARS
David Reed, 1841 Census, Agricultural Labourer of Shorne Hill
31. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR STANLEY
WHO DIED DEC. 28th 1888
ALSO MAGDALEN ALICE
WHO DIED DEC. 22nd 1872
ALSO HORACE STANLEY
WHO DIED FEB. 4th 1873
CHILDREN OF IRU & ELLEN STANLEY RENTON
33. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
IRU RENTON
WHO DIED JUNE 30th 1907
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN STANLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1913
AGED 81 YEARS
"Life's Work Well Done,
Life's Race Well Run,
Life's Crown Well Won,
Now Comes Rest"
Iru Renton, Kelly's Directory 1882 and 1891, Market Gardener
Appears in Parliamentary Poll Book 1857; in 1865 Post Office Directory, "Rose and Crown"
32. Voluted Stone and Ledger
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
EDITH LUCY RENTON
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 4th 1916
"At Rest"
ALSO IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF
LIEUT. REGINALD GLOVER KER CULLAND
THE LONDON SCOTTISH
KILLED IN ACTION NEAR YPRES
NOVEMBER 12th 1914 AGED 28
Ledger
ALSO OF HER SISTER
FLORENCE MARIANNE RENTON
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1945
AGED 78 YEARS
34. Voluted Stone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBONY COMPTON RENTON
WHO DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1924
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO HERBERT IRU RENTON
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th DECEMBER 1934
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO SYDNEY THOMAS RENTON
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th JULY 1938 AGED 77 YEARS
Albany Renton, Farmer 1911 Census
26. Pedestals, Fallen Cross
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDITH LIZZIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES ROWAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 27th 1907 AGED 37 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
51. Headstone, Very Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SALMON
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 8th OF
JULY 1808 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 21st ?
OF APRIL 1808
AGED 67 YEARS
William Salmon, married Elizabeth Noune at Shorne in October 1758
8. Headstone and Body Stone, on Stone Base
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SOLOMON
WIFE OF
JOSEPH SOLOMON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF JANUARY 1833
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF THOMAS WALKER
OF MILTON PLACE, GRAVESEND
LATE OF WROTHAM
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1882
IN HIS 77th YEAR
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1883
IN HER 73rd YEAR
Thomas Walter, Husbandman, died Intestate, value of estate under £450, administration to daughter Mary, a Spinster
9. Headstone and Body Stone, on Stone Base
IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH SOLOMON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF FEBRUARY 1835
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNA
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF MARCH 1835
AGED 28 YEARS
23. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
MARY WIFE OF
THOMAS JOSEPH SOLOMON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 1st 1848
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS JOSEPH SOLOMON
WHO DIED FEB. 5th 1873
AGED 64 YEARS
AND OF MARIAN THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AUGT. 15Th 1847
AGED 10 YEARS
Thomas Solomon, died 1873, 1841 and 1871 Census, Farmer, Queen's Farm, Lower Shorne, 840 acres
Parliamentary Poll Book 1847 and 1857. Married Mary Solomon at Stone, in February 1835
38. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH
ELDEST SON OF
THOMAS JOSEPH AND MARY SOLOMON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 17th 1857
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO HENRY
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT CATFORD
NOVEMBER 29th 1902
AGED 64 YEARS
Henry Solomon, 1871 Census, 8 Star Hill, Rochester, Farmer 430 acres, 7 men, 2 boys; 1881 Census, Queen's Farm, 600 acres, 17 men, 6 boys; 1882 Kelly's Directory, Farmer and Hop Grower, at Thong; 1891 Census, Queen's Fram , Farmer and Grazier
10. Headstone and Body Stone, on Stone Base
IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH HAINES SOLOMON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 8th DAY OF AUGUST 1877
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE SOLOMON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1890
AGED 80 YEARS
Joseph Haines Solomon, died 1877, 1841 Census,Farmer, Green Farm, Lower Shorne; 1861 Census, Queen's Farm, 700 acres, 20 men, 6 boys; 1871 Census, Torquay Villas, Retired Farmer
Parliamentary Poll Book 1835 and 1857. Married Charlotte Amos at Molash in July 1830.
22. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
AGNES
DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS JOSEPH & MARY SOLOMON
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 25th 1903
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO OF HER SISTER
CLARA
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 22nd 1906
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF ALICE
THE LOVING WIFE OF THEIR BROTHER LACY
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 19th 1903
AGED 59 YEARS
Agnes and Clara Solomon, 1901 Census Haye's Terrace, Shorne, Own Means
Lacey Solomon, 1901 Census at Bexley, Ship Broker
SOLOMON see WHITWORTH
5. Headstone, Mostly Buried
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
----------------Ground Level------------
FRANCIS STARTUPP
SON OF GEORGE STARTUPP
AND MARGAREAT HIS
WIFE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 26th DAY
OF DECEMBER 1714
AGED SIX YEARS
George Starupp, of Shorne, Tanner, (His monument is probably the completely eroded headstone close to son's ?)
P.C.C. Will dated 26th September 1720
To three grandchildren, Mary, John and George Stone, I guinea each; to "loving friend" Thomas Tomlyn of Shorne, Tanner, I gold guinea, gold ring of I guinea value. To wife Margaret, for life, use of his green bed and furniture belonging, three pairs of sheets, two pairs pillow coats, silver spoon, residue of household goods, stock in trade and personal estate. After her death, to sons George and Richard, they are executors. Thomas Tomlyn is overseer. His 12 acres at Linton, occupied by brother Francis, house at Shorne Street, occupied by John Tomlyn, Shoemaker, to wife for life, she to keep in good repair. After her death, to his two sons, equally, for ever. His house , yard, buildings and orchard at Shorne in his occupation and little house next to his, occupied by Edmund Boddying and another small house in Shorne Street, occupied by Joseph Freeman, Fellmonger, eight acres of marsh in Shorne Mead, purchased from his son in law John Stone and other property elsewhere, to two sons, equally, for ever, except his house in Ashford, which came to him by his wife, which after her death, he leaves as the "law shall direct"
Witnesses: Richard Watte, Richard Sheafe and Richard Sheafe, Junior
Proved 26th September 1721
48. Headstone, Against North Wall of Churchyard
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SON OF
JOHN AND ELIZABETH TOLHURST
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF MARCH 1802 AGED 15 YEARS
"I Pass with Joy in Heaven to meet my King,
With Angels and Archangels there to Sing,
Then, Father Mourn not, Mother Weep no more,
I now Die Rich, that might have Lived but Poor"
John Tolhurst, married Elizabeth Solomon at Addington, Surrey, February 1785. Same family as Shorne Solomons ?
24. Headstone, Very Eroded
ELLEN TOMLIN,1744, FORMERLY GREENHILL
[HERE LIETH]
[THE BODY OF]
[ELLEN TOMLIN]
[ ] G[REEN]ILL
WIFE OF THOS. TOMLIN
.BOTH OF THIS PARISH
DIED FEB. YE 8th 1744
AGED 70 YEARS
Ellen Tomlin, of Shorne, Widow
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 9th February 1743 (44)
To son Thomas Tomlin, £10, gold ring and silver spoon; to grand daughter Ellen Greenhill, £30 at 21, if she dies pre 21, then the £30 to grandsons, Thomas, William and John Tomlin, sons of son William, equally.
Residue to son William, who is executor.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Peterson ? And William Stubbs
Proved 28th February 1744 (45)
Robert Greenhill, probably first husband of Ellen Tomlin was a Tanner ("Colori" in Parish Register)
42. Headstone, Mostly Buried
HERE LYETH
---------Ground Level--------
YE BODY OF ELLENOR
UDALL WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 7th DAY OF JULY
1703
AGED 55 YEARS
27. Headstone
THOMAS UDALL, 1704
HERE LYETH
YE BODY OF THOMAS
UDALL WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 17th DAY
OF DECEMBER
1704
AGED 63 YEARS
Thomas Udall, of Shorne, Yeoman
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 8th April 1704
To grandson John Kingsbury son of Henry Kingsbury of Shorne, Miller, £40 and best feather bed at 21. To nephew Thomas Udall son of John Udall of Farningham, Husbandman, residue of personal estate. If nephew Thomas dies before testator, personal estate to Grandson John Kingsbury, if he dies before testator, the to John Udall of Sutton, Husbandman and George Udall of Farningham, Husbandman, equally. Nephew Thomas is executor.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Edward Jones, John Rutton and Thomas Rutton
Inventory: Appraised by James Warren and William Carroll 26th December 1704
Includes 24 cattle (in the Marsh), 5 plough horses, 2 colts, 154 sheep, 13 pigs, 20 acres of wheat, crops in barn. Total value £356 4s
Married Ellen Parvin ?, at Trottiscliffe in 1669
Thomas Walker, relation of Solomons, 1881 Census, Retired Farmer
WALKER see SOLOMON
53. Headstone, Very Eroded
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS WALTER WHO DIED
ON THE 7th DAY OF AGUST 1810
AGED 7[ ] YEARS
ALSO MRS MARY VINER DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE THOMAS WALTER
WHO DIED JANUARY [ ] 1819
AGED 32 YEARS
"Husband Most Dear My Time is Past,
My Love remained while Life did Last,
And now for Me no Sorrow Take,
But Love My Children for My Sake"
35. Headstone
WILLIAM WELLARD'S HALF BURIED HEADSTONE, 1728
HERE LYETH YE
BODY OF WILLIAM
WELLARD OF THIS
----------Ground Level--------
PARISH WHO DIED
MAY YE 10th 1728
AGED 44 YEARS
William Wellard, Farmer. Inventory Appraised by James Cadwell and George Maplesden, 10th July 1728
Includes 7 horses and colts, 6 cows and 4 bullocks, 7 hogs, 16 pigs, 32 acres of wheat, 29 acres of oats, 4 acres of peas and 1 acre of buckwheat. Total value £228 15s
25. Coped Stone
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
EDITH MARIA*
WHO DIED JUNE 12th 1889 AGED 22
AND ELLA KATHLEEN*
WHO DIED MAY 3rd 1869 AGED 14 MONTHS
South Side
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE DOUGLAS*
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1894 AGED 24
THE ONLY DAUGHTERS AND FOURTH SON OF
HENRY AND SUSANNA WHITWORTH
*According to the Burial Register the surname of all three is Solomon ?
50. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALBERT WILSON
WHO DIED
16th DEC. 1928 AGED 62
"At Rest"
ALSO HIS WIFE
LIZZIE MIRENDA GEORGIANA
WHO DIED
2nd MAR. 1947 AGED 83
ALSO OUR DARLING BROTHER
ALBERT DENNIS WILSON
WHO PASSED AWAY 15th MAY 1951
AGED 51 YEARS R.I.P.
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M.I.S IN SECTION B OF ST PETER & ST PAUL CHURCH, SHORNE RECORDED BY D. E. WILLIAMS
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Shorne - recorded by D. E. Williams 2013
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BAKER see GARDINER
91. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF JOHN BLACKMAN
DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1809
AGED 47 YEARS
TEN OF THEIR CHILDREN DIED IN INFANCY
"How Lov'd, How Valu'd once Avails thee not,
To whom Related or by whom Begot,
And I am now an Earthly Guest become,
I Hopes of Honors to my Humble Doom"
ALSO JOHN BLACKMAN HUSBAND
OF THE ABOVE DIED 28th OCTR. 1818
AGED 64 YEARS
John Blackman, married Elizabeth Church at Higham in November 1795
72. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF GEORGE BROOKS
OF HIGHAM
WHO DIED JANUARY 25th 1842
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE BROOKS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 29th 1859
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN BROOKS
WHO DIED JANUARY 17th 1865
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO JAMES WHATMAN
FARMER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 25th 1916
AGED 73 YEARS
George Brooks, 1851 Census, Market Gardener at Upper Higham, 30 acres, 4 men. Born at Shorne, Mary Bushell , widow of John, his daughter.
James Whatman, Farmer, 1882, 1891, 1903 and 1913 Kelly's Directory; 1891 Census Farmer of Mill House, Hannah Rhodes, his sister.
73. Curbs. ( Later Date than Burial)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ROBERT BUSHELL DIED JUNE 21st 1843 AGED 29 YEARS
John Bushell, 1841 Census, Couch Man (Paper Making) of Sandling Road, Maidstone, wife Mary (Brooks, above), I servant in house.
86. Double Headstone (Left Half Eroded)
ELIZABETH CARYER, 1728
HERE L[YETH YE]
BO[DY OF]
EL[IZABETH]
CARY[ER [WIFE ?]
OF RI[CHARD]
CARY[ER]
[OF] THI[S PARISH]
WHO [DIED]
[DECEMBER] YE [ ]
------------Ground Level-----------
1728
AGED 40 YEARS
Richard Caryer, of Shorne, Miller, Vestry Member 1751,may be the husband of Elizabeth Caryer ? The will gives no clue.
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 12th ? June 1759
Personal estate to wife Ann, for life; he desires her to make inventory and give it to nephew, William Caryer, Parish Clerk of Shorne. His freehold house in Shorne,to Ann, for life. After her death, personal estate to daughter Elizabeth Medhurst, wife of William Medhurst of Chatham. His freehold house is to be sold and proceeds shared equally between daughter Elizabeth and son s Richard and William, for ever. Wife Ann is executor.
Signs with a mark.
Witnesses: Caleb Parfect (Vicar of Shorne), mark of Mary Giles and mark of Mary Tapsfield.
Proved 27th June 1759
COOKE see SOLOMON
84. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN CRACKLOW
WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1840
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th ? MARCH 1857
AGED [20] YEARS
ALSO
SARAH
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1868]
[AGED 65 YEARS]
John Cracklow, of Pier Head, Wapping, Lighterman, (Dock Master at daughter Isabella's marriage to Joseph Dine)
P.C.C. Will dated 10th August 1840
To wife Sarah (nee Tomlin), his share in freehold at Breezers Hill, St. George in the East, Middlesex, called the "Red Lion", and house adjoining; three freeholds in Red Lion Court, behind latter, and any other freeholds, upon trust.
She to receive rents during minority of their children, Thomas Tomlin, Mary Ann and Isabella Cracklow, for their maintenance and education, and advancement in life. When they are all 21, trustee to sell properties and share proceeds equally among them. If all children die pre 21, then above properties to wife Sarah and residue; Sarah is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Edward Fearnly of Ratcliff Cross, Middlesex, Richard Gregg, his Clerk and George Birkett of Shadwell Dock Street.
Proved 18th September 1840
John Cracklow, married Sarah Tomlin at Shorne in 1826
DEADMAN see SACHER
68. Fallen Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
ISABELLA WIFE OF
JOSEPH JAMES DINE
OF TH[IS PARI]SH
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
29th MARCH 1876
AGED 36 YEARS
"Looking Unto Jesus"
ALSO
HERBERT THOMAS TOMLIN
[SON] OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUG. 15th 1926
AGED 56
Joseph Dines, See Section A
Isabella Dines, Isabella Cracklow, daughter of John Cracklow, married Joseph Dine in 1869
71. Large Headstone
GEORGE AND REBECCA GARDINER AND SON GEORGE, 1780-1782
THIS FINE, LARGE HEADSTONE WAS, PRESUMABLY ERECTED BY
GEORGE'S FATHER, WILLIAM, WHO DIED THE SAME YEAR AS HIS
SON; IT IS ODD THAT THERE IS NO MONUMENT FOR THE FATHER ?
MRS. REBECCA GARDINER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE GARDINER
OF THIS PARISH AND DAUGHTER OF MR THOMAS BAKER
AND MARY HIS WIFE OF THE PARISH OF ST. NICHOLAS,
DEPTFORD DIED OCT. THE 27th 1780 AGED 36 YEARS
GEORGE GARDINER SON OF THE ABOVE DIED
OCTOBER [ ] 1780 AGED 3 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE GARDINER DIED
FEBRUARY THE [ ] 1782 AGED 38 YEARS
"With Patience to the Last She did Submit,
And Murmured not at what the Lord Thought Fit,
She with a Christian Courage did Resign,
Her Soul to God at Her Appointed Time,
Here Lies the Mortal Part of a Beloved Wife,
Prudent in all Her Conduct here in Life,
A Tender Mother, Faithful Consort Here,
Lamented by Her Spouse and Children Dear"
George Gardiner, married Rebecca Baker at Deptford in March 1774. George seems to be the son of William Gardiner, who was a Yeoman Farmer, and died in the same year (Will 1782). It is odd that there is no monument for the father, when there is such a handsome one for the son ?
Thomas Baker, of Deptford, House Carpenter, Mentioned on Headstone of daughter, Rebecca Gardiner; I have found no will for George Gardiner, so this will gives a glimpse of Rebecca's background and standing.
P.C.C. Will dated 7th August 1760
His body to be buried in his vault in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Deptford. To wife Mary, all freehold and leaseholds, household goods, money, etc. for life, provided she remains his widow and on condition she maintains daughters,
Mary and Rebecca Baker, until they marry. She to pay them, on day of marriage, £100 each. If wife marries again, instead of the £100, she to pay on marriage day of all children, John. Thomas, Mary and Rebecca, £200 each and give his estate to them, as follows: to eldest son John, after mother's death or her remarriage, in addition to what he had on his marriage with the late Mary Bone, the house, garden and summerhouse, lately occupied by Rawlins and now occupied by testator. This is in the Stowage, Deptford, and also house in Lewisham, occupied by Miskin, for ever.
To son Thomas, , as above, four houses in the Stowage, occupied by Lyon, Mariner; Crow, Labourer; John Smith, Shipwright and John Fryday, Shipwright; two houses in Dog Kennel Row, Upper Deptford, occupied by Carey and Childs, Labourer, for ever.
To daughter Mary, as before, three houses in the Stowage, occupied by Trigg, Nunn and Kent; four houses in Flagen Row, Deptford, occupied by Rogers, W. Marshall, Lee and Collingsworth and two cellars occupied by Williams and Sarah [ ], for ever. Also to Mary his leasehold house in Blackheath, occupied by Nash, Esq., for rest of term. To daughter Rebekah, as above, four houses in the Stowage, occupied by Ravener, Barrel, Knight and Summers; pitch house and shed, wash house, shed, oven and yard in his own occupation, late of Rawlins; two houses in Lower Street, Deptford, occupied by Curd and Groome, for ever. Also to Rebekah, six houses on east side of Butt Lane, Deptford, adjoining gravel pits, occupied by Hughes, Humbden, Rollick and Carver, for rest of lease.
Also to his four children, on death or remarriage of his wife, use of his deep wharf and crane near the Stowage and road leading to it.
He owns 2/3 of lease of windmill in Limehouse, the other 1/3 belongs to son John, occupied by Lewis Benson, his share to his two daughters, for rest of lease; they also get barn, shed and field in the Stowage, occupied by himself and Hawkes, Butcher, for ever.
Wife Mary is executor, along with son John, as long as she remains his widow.
Witnesses: William Rose, Richard Phillips and Edward Moore
Proved 16th June 1761
Mary Baker, of Deptford, Widow, Mother of Rebecca Gardiner
P.C.C. Will dated 3rd June 1766
Her body to be buried in vault belonging to her family, next to her late husband. To her two daughters, ,Mary and Rebecca Baker, all her clothes, linen and woollen, equally. Residue to daughters and son Thomas, equally. Daughter Mary and son Thomas, executors.
Witnesses: Mark of Ann Wheatley, James Mackis and Thomas Sawer.
Proved 13th June 1766
77. Headstone, Partly Buried
JOHN GLOVER, SENIOR, 1707
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF JOHN GLOVER
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 29th DAY OF OCTOBER 1707
AGED 45 YEARS HE LEFT ISSUE BY
MILDRED HIS WIFE TWO SONS AND
THREE DAUGHTERS JOHN & THOMAS
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MILDRED, ELIZABETH & ANN
ALSO THE BODY OF MILDRED
THE WIFE OF JOHN SMITH
[LATE RELICT ?] OF JOHN GLOVER
WHO DIED 18th OCT. [1741]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
John Glover, of Shorne, Yeoman (Tanner in Parish Register,1700, "Colorii")
Inventory: Appraised by William Cottmar and Thomas Udall on 3rd November 1707
Includes 32 acres of wheat, 84 sheep, 19 cows, 1 bull, 17 pigs, 8 horses. Together with ready money, household goods, etc., valued at £358 15s
76. Small Headstone, (Next to Above)
HERE
LIETH THE
BODY OF
ELIZABETH G[LOVER] ?
OF THIS PAR[ISH] [ ]
WHO DEPA[RTED]
THIS [LIFE] [OCT. [ ]
[1718]
[AGED 27 ? YEARS]
[ ]OM
John Glover, Junior married Elizabeth Oliver at Stone in 1722 ?
78. Small Headstone
JOHN GLOVER, JUNIOR, 1724
HERE LYETH YE BODY OF
JOHN GLOVER
JUNR. OF THIS PARISH WHO
DIED YE 10th OF OCTOBER
1724
AGED 28 YEARS
"My Time Soon Spent,
---------------Ground Level-----------
My Glass Soon Run,
I Hope I Have Sought,
The World to Come"
79. Small Early 18th Century Headstone, May be Related to Glovers ? Completely Eroded
83. Cruciform Coped
TO DEAR + EDMUND MEDHURST
DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1893
AGED 70 YEARS
Edmund Medhurst, 1891 Census, of the Street, living on "own means".
REYNOLDS see WRIGHT
69. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE WILLIAM RHODES*
DIED 24th JULY 1907
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF HEZEKIAH RHODES
DIED 29th DECEMBER 1838 AGED 45 YEARS
AND HANNAH WHATMAN RHODES
DIED 19th MAY 1889 AGED 87 YEARS
PARENTS OF THE ABOVE
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER HANNAH RHODES
DIED 4th JUNE 1911 AGED 82 YEARS
*East Window of Chancel in Memory of G.W. Rhodes
Hezakiah Rhodes, of Shorne
P.C.C. Will dated 11th February 1829
Desires to be buried in Shorne Churchyard. To wife Hannah all his estate, for her own use and support and education of their children. Hannah is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Bowra and William Woollett
Proved 27th April 1839
81. Headstone, (Eroded)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARGARET WIFE OF
MR WILLIAM RICKETTS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF MARCH 1834
AGED 54 YEARS
74. Double Headstone, (Skull Motif matches John Glover's, No. 77)
THOMAS SACHER, 1740 AND MILDRED DEADMAN, 1760
NOTE THE SIMILAR DESIGN OF THE GLOVER STONE
HERE
LYETH THE BODY OF
MILDRED WIFE OF
JAMES DEADMAN
OF CHALK, FORMERLY
THE WIFE OF THO. SACHER
OF THIS PARISH
SHE DIED
28th APRIL 1760
AGED 61 YEARS, 11 MONTHS,
3 WEEKS AND 6 DAYSHERE
LYETH THE BODY OF
THOMAS SACHER
OF THIS PARISH WHO
DIED 12th MARCH 1740
AGED 45 YEARS
Thomas Sacher, Carpenter (Will of John Smith)
James Deadman, of Chalk, Yeoman, mentioned on wife Mildred's Monument
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 13th June 1764
Appoints nephew Thomas Richman and niece Ann Brown, wife of William Brown, executors. He wishes them to arrange for an inventory to be made. His "dear" son Thomas, for many years since, in H.M.'s service (Navy?), has been overseas. It is not known if he is dead or alive; so, if within 17 years of the date of this will, his son does return to England, he gets the entire estate. If he does not return within this time, testator concludes he is dead. In meantime until son returns, the executors will lay out £500 from personal estate in Public Funds. The dividends to brother in lae Edmund Richman and sister Abigail Smith, equally, for life.
If son does not return within 17 years, then £200 to niece Sarah Brown if she is living, if not then to her children; £200 to niece Ann Darby, as above; £200 to nephew James Deadman, as above; £200 to executor Thomas Richman, as above; £200 to executor Ann Brown, as above. Residue to his executors, equally.
Witnesses: William Gates and George Gates
Proved 22nd June 1764
Inventory: Appraised by John Tilden, John Savage and William Fry on 9th and 10th of July 1764
Quite a prosperous farmer. Total Value of inventory £2,380
Home Farm, Chalk: 167 acres, 300 ewes, 300 lambs, 5 rams, lot of equipment, including 8 cart horses, 4 riding horses.
Shorne Farm: 147 ½ acres, 230 sheep, 11 cart horses, 3 wagons, 3 carts, hay in Shorne Mead. All in hands of nephew Thomas Richman and Anne Brown wife of William Brown , executors, (she is buried at Shorne, Section C)
James Deadman married Mildred Sacher at St. Margaret, Rochester in July 1740
75. Small Headstone
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
JOHN SMITH
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
18th OF DECEMBER 1727
AGED 55 YEARS
John Smith, of Shorne, Husbandman
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 19th October 1727
To daughter in law Mildred Sacher, wife of Thomas Sacher, Carpenter, 1/- and "exclude and cut 'em both of (sic) from laying any claim to any effects, whatsoever belonging to me ......". To his brother and sister's children, 1/- each. To John French, "whom I brought up", £5. To "son" Thomas Glover, (stepson), at 21 years, livestock, cattle, corn, goods and chattels, money, household goods and personal estate. Glover must raise from the property, an annuity of £20, to pay his mother Mildred Smith, "being my wife at the time of my decease". Wife Mildred is executor, she is to act on behalf of Thomas Glover until he is 21. If he dies without heirs before he is 21, then wife shall have everything bequeathed to him.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: John Tasker, James Greenhill and Charles Dugdale
Proved 29th December 1727
Inventory: Appraised by John Tasker and John Cadwell on 17th July 1728
Includes 27 acres of wheat, 80 sheep, 16 hogs and pigs and 8 horses, crops in barn, ready money and household goods.
Total value £372 5s
SMITH see GLOVER
70. Coped Stone on Brick Base
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CATHERINE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SOLOMON OF THONG IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 15th MAY 1880 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO OF JESSIE COOKE THEIR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
WIDOW OF HENRY COOKE ALSO FORMERLY OF THONG
SHE DIED AT BECKENHAM 5th NOVEMBER 1937
BURIED HERE WITH HER FATHER AND MOTHER AGED 83 YEARS
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY SOLOMON
OF THONG IN THIS PARISH FOR MANY YEARS CHURCHWARDEN
WHO DIED 22nd AUGUST 1890 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO OF KATE THE ELDER DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AT CLIFTON BRISCOE 18th OCTOBER 1906 IN HER 56th YEAR
SHE WAS INTERRED IN ARNOS VALE CEMETERY, BRISTOL
"There Remaineth therefore Rest to the People of God"
Henry Solomon, in June 1886,"The Times" reports that Henry Solomon, Senior of Thong, Farmer and Grazier was bankrupt. Married Catherine Hammond at Dartford, October 1838
"Gravesend Reporter", August 29th 1890
"DEATH OF MR. HENRY SOLOMON, OF THONG
We regret to to have to record the death of Mr Henry Solomon, of Thong, which took place on Friday last, at the age of 77 years. The deceased was the oldest tenant of Lord Darnley, having held a farm under him for over half a century. The deceased was buried at Shorne on Tuesday, amidst every manifestation of respect. Beside the sons and grandsons, the body was followed to the grave by Lord Darnley, Mr Jull (Shorne), Mr Forfeitt (Thong), Mr Stanley Solomon (Winchester), Mr Winch (Shorne), Mr R.J. Beamish (Gravesend), Mr Brown (Chalk) and many others.
The corpse was borne to the grave by six of the decease's oldest workmen, they having been with him all their lives. The funeral service was most impressively performed by the Vicar of Shorne, while the arrangements were satisfactorily conducted by Mr P. Shearman of Cobham."
Henry Cooke, Kelly's Directory 1882, Land Agent to Earl of Darnley
63. Headstone (Eroded and Buried)
[HERE LYETH]
[THE BODY OF]
[THOMAS TOMLIN] ?
----------------Ground Level-------------
[ ]
[OF THIS] PARISH [ WHO DE]PARTED
YS LIFE JUNE YE 8th
1728
AGED 50 ? YEARS
Given it's proximity to the Tomlin Stone (No. 64), this may well be Thomas Tomlin, but although he made his will in December 1727, which was proved in July 1728, he does not appear in the Burial Register ?
I am putting in all the Tomlin wills, even though not all have monuments. I suspect that Hannah Tomlin was on the east side of headstone 82. Both sides have mid 18th century carved motifs, the east side was reused for John Tomlin in 1843.
John Tomlin, died 1749, Tanner (Parish Registers) He married Ann Boghurst at Chalk in May 1728, and Elizabeth Parfect at Rochester in December 1748
Thomas Tomlin, of Shorne, Tanner, died 1728
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 26th December 1727
Weak and in great pain. To son John, £70; to son George, £230; to daughter Olive Bedham, £30; to grand daughter, Olive Bedham at 18 years, £30; if she dies pre 18, then the £30 to her mother, if she is also dead, then to his sons, equally. To son Thomas, £230 at 24 years; to wife Ellen his house and lands, tan yard, etc., in Shorne for as long as she is his widow, she to get in repair. If she marries again, or after her death, then to son William, for ever. William must pay from the property, £100 to brother Thomas. To his brother George, all his clothes and 20/-. Residue to wife, who is executor.
Witnesses: William Warren, Anne Glover and Richard Sheafe
Proved 17th July 1728
Thomas Tomlin married Olive Masters at Cuxton in in 1695
William Tomlin, of Shorne, Tanner
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 23rd April 1756
His freehold house where he lives and tan yard, outhouses and 8 acres, to wife Hannah, for life, she to keep property in good repair. With the other executor she is to carry on business for their childrens' benefit until daughter Mary is 21. After Hannah's death, then to his children, Thomas, William, Philip, Ellen and Mary, equally at 21.
One third of household goods to wife, for ever; two thirds to children, equally shared. Stock in trade, tools, utensils, ready money, investments, residue of personal estate, to executors, upon trust, to carry on business of Tanner, for support executors and education of children. Until daughter Mary is 16. Executors can sell above is business decreases or fails, proceeds as follows: £100 to wife, 3/5 of residue of money to wife, 1/3 to son Thomas and 1/3 to son William, upon trust, to invest, for benefit of other children when they are 21, then 1/5 each. His wife shall not be charged with any loss of invested money unless by neglect or wilful default, provided she claims no rent from the house, tan yard or 8 acres for herself, which is carried on for children. Wife and son Thomas executors.
Witnesses: Alles Overy, Ann West and Thomas Savage
Proved 9th September 1756
Thomas Tomlin, married Mary Ellis at Aylesford in October 1733 , and Hannah Groombridge at Cuxton in January 1741
Thomas Tomlin, of Shorne, Farmer, died 1759
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 2nd July 1759
Personal estate, goods, etc., to "trusty friend" and executor,Francis Calvert of Gravesend, Gentleman, upon trust, to sell and from proceeds, , pay debts, etc., surplus to wife, Mary.
Witnesses: William Calvert and Thomas Pattinson
Proved 8th January 1760. Admin to wife, Francis Calvert having renounced execution of will
Thomas Tomlin, married Mary Cotmar at Rochester Cathedral in 1731
Hannah Tomlin, of Shorne, Widow
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 22nd December 1756
Her clothes to daughters, Ellen and Mary, equally. One third of plate, pewter, brass, linen and household goods, (which were left to her by husband William) to her three children, Philip, Ellen and Mary, equally. These goods are to be kept intact until children are 21. Executors can sell household goods at their discretion; if sold proceeds to be invested for children.£100 which was given to her by her husband, to the children, equally. Rev. Caleb Parfect and Rev. John Parfect are executors and guardians of children.
Witnesses: Matthew Coppin and Henry Mittoy
Proved 6th January 1762
Thomas Tomlin, of Shorne, Tanner, died 1763
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 30th March 1763
Real and personal estate, including stock in trade, watches and rings, household goods, to brother Philip of Shorne, Tanner, and sisters Ellen and Mary, of Shorne, Spinsters, equally. Philip is executor.
Witnesses: Jarvis Maplesden, Junior, Joshua Nunn and George Taylor
Proved 11th April 1763
John Tomlin, of Shorne, Tanner, died 1843
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 7th December 1842
Unusually pious preamble for this date.
His freehold property which came to him by the will of James Lance of Ash, to wife Mary for life; after her death, divided as follows:
The House, tan yard, barn, stable, drying shed, garden, part of hop garden, on a line through and landway from the Highway to Fen Wood, bound by the Upper Garden; and from Hales Lane to Fen Wood, along the lower part of Pond Field to Comport's Shaw, joining Mrs Ware's land on the south, to sons Stephen and George, jointly, for ever.
If they disagree about carrying on business of Tanner, or any other account, they can separate, one leaving the business is entitled to annual sum as executors shall award as fair share. If son who carries on, refuses the payment, he forfeits business to brother. If executors can not agree on sum they will enlist a Churchwarden and Overseer to adjudicate, their decision is final.
He gives that part of estate called Hop Ground, measuring 310 links deep, next to Mr Barrett's garden, frontage 132 links, marked on plan number 1, to son John, for ever.
The part adjoining the south side of Edward Tomlin's piece of land, 132 links wide, frontage, near the road, 150 links, the back adjoining Fen Wood, number 2 on plan to daughter Mrs Sarah Cracklow, for ever. Hill Field, from top of Upper Garden, joining Hales Lane, frontage 576 links and from Hales Lane to back, adjoining Jarret's garden, 465 links, and from Upper Garden to piece of land marked for James Tomlin, of 703 links, from Hales Lane to Comport's Shaw, [ ] links, to daughter Mrs Mary Wates , for ever. She also gets a small piece of land for her "accommodation", laying between Stephen Tomlin's ,George Tomlin's and James Tomlin's land, joining on the west Comport's Shaw.
Piece numbered 4 on plan, on south of Mrs Mary Wates piece, frontage 143 links, to Hales Lane, and back to Comport's Shaw, to son James , for ever. If he dies without heirs, his share to daughter Elizabeth Tomlin, for ever. Also to Elizabeth, the remaining part of of land on south of 575 links, next to Hales Lane and 524 links next to Comport's land, number 5 on plan, for ever.
All his children can freely cross any part of land owned by Stephen and George, to lay pipes or tanks for water to their houses, or any other purpose, except tanning business. Elizabeth is unmarried and un-provided for except by his will; if she wishes to leave house, she is to get an annuity of £10, as long as she remains single; this to be paid by brothers Stephen and George from their properties.
Jarvis Noakes of Shorne Ifeild and James Wates of Milton, Gravesend are executors.
Witnesses: Charles Jarrett, Samuel Bone and James French
Proved 1st November 1843 James Wates is an Inn Keeper; power reserved to Jarvis Noakes
Value of goods not more than £100
John Tomlin, married Mary Bowman at Shorne, February 1796
64. Small Headstone, (Flaking)
[HERE]
[LYETH THE BOD]Y OF
OLIV[E] [ WIFE OF] THOS.
TOMLIN [OF THIS PARISH]
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE AUGUST YE 23rd
17[0]5
AGED [ ] [YEARS]
62. Large Headstone and Two Foot Stones
JOHN AND ANN TOMLIN, 1749 AND 1747
BY HIS SECOND MARRIAGE, THE SON IN LAW
OF THE REV. CALEB PARFECT. DIED OF SMALLPOX
IN MEMORY OF JOHN TOMLIN
AND ANNE HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ANNE ON THE 27th DAY OF JANUARY 1747
AGED 30 ? YEARS
AND JOHN (CUT OFF IN HIS FULL STRENGTH
BY THE SMALLPOX)
ON THE 29th DAY OF JUNE 1749 AGED 48 YEARS
FIVE CHILDREN BY ANNE & ONE BY HIS SECOND WIFE
LIE LIKEWISE INTERRED IN THIS PLACE
82. Headstone and Foot Stone Both Sides have Carved Decoration, of Obvious 18th Century date,
the East Side was Re-cut for John Tomlin, note the Foot Stone of 1843
JOHN AND MARY TOMLIN, 1843 AND 1845
THIS STONE IS RATHER A PUZZLE, THE CARVED MOTIF IS CLEARLY MID 18th CENTURY, THE
INSCRIPTION WAS EITHER NEVER INSCRIBED OR RECUT IN 1843 ? THE LATTER SEEMS AN ASTONISHING
PIECE OF FAMILIAL VANDALISM AND DIS-RESPECT! NOTE THAT THE FOOTSTONE IS OF THE 1840'S
West Side
IN MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM TOMLIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1756
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1739
AGED 24 YEARS
East Side
IN MEMORY OF
MR JOHN TOMLIN
WHO DIED THE 14th OF MAY 1843
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. MARY TOMLIN
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF JANUARY 1845]
[AGED 70 YEARS]
85. Headstone
THOMAS AND MARY TOMLIN, 1756 AND 1777
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOS. TOMLIN WHO
DIED DECEMBER 22nd ? 1759 AGED 55
YEARS
MARY TOMLIN THE BELOVED WIFE
OF THOS. TOMLIN DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE [ ] DAY OF [OCTOBER] 1777
AGED 74 YEARS AFTER A LONG
---------------------Ground Level------------------
PAINFUL ILLNESS WITH A RESIGNATION
FIRMLY CHRISTIAN LEFT ISSUE [ ]
DAUGHTER(S) ?
[Obscured by Tree Roots]
66. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
JOHN TOMLIN
(OF THIS PARISH)
WHO DIED 15th SEPT. 1884
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE ROBERT
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN TOMLIN
WHO DIED 13th DECR. 1895
AGED 78 YEARS
AND STEPHEN THOMAS
LAST SURVIVING SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN TOMLIN
WHO DIED 24th ? MARCH 1899
AGED 84 YEARS
TOMLIN see WATES
67. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS MARY WATES
WIFE OF MR JAMES WATES
OF GRAVESEND
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
MR JOHN TOMLIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 21st 18[55]
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO OF
JAMES WATES
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th ? 1872
AGED 67 YEARS
James Wates, 1871 Census, Hotel Manager at Northfleet.
WHATMAN see BROOKS
80. Headstone and Foot Stone
MICHAEL MEMORY WRIGHT, 1837 AND LUCY REYNOLDS, 1940
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MICHAEL M. WRIGHT, ESQ.
OF PIPE'S PLACE
IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
28th SEPTEMBER 1837
IN THE 62nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO LUCY REYNOLDS
WHO DIED 26th APRIL 1940
IN HER 94th YEAR
Michael Memory Wright, of Shorne, Gentleman.
PC.C. Will dated 25th September 1837
Appoints William Reynolds the Younger, of 2 St. Mary Axe, Wine Merchant and George Spratt of the Bank of England, executors. To them his real and personal estate, upon trust. His money to be invested for benefit of wife, Ann, for life; after her death, £100 to Jane Norris, for her care of him; to George Spratt, £400 for his troubles as executor. Residue to William Reynolds. Executors to give mourning rings to Mr Saunders of Gravesend, Surgeon, Mr Allfree of Shorne, Mr G.E. Fenton of Shorne and Mr George Hodges of Shorne.
Witnesses: Frederick Allfree, W, Saunders and George Hodges.
Codicil dated 25th September 1837
He had given wife income from real and personal estate, for life, now gives her all household furniture, plate, linen and books .
Witnesses: W, Saunders and George Hodges
Proved 31st October 1837
Eroded Headstones
No. 87. A very thick early 18th century stone buried at steep angle. Name and date missing
No 88. Early 19th century. Details very worn and indistinct, surname seems to start with H
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M.I.S IN SECTION C OF ST PETER & ST PAUL CHURCH, SHORNE RECORDED BY D.E. WILLIAMS
Shorne M.I.s & other information (Index of names in Introduction)
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Shorne - recorded by D. E. Williams 2013
Section C is the area from the North Churchyard wall to the southern end of the tower, bounded on the east by the grass path; on the west by the bank, below the modern extension and to the south by the hedge beyond which is the area used for cremation burials. The numbers correspond to the numbers on the plan. No.123 -139 are laying flat on the bank. Dates before 1752 are under the Julian calendar, where the year changes on 25th March, so January 1725 is 1726 in the modern Gregorian calendar. Inscriptions in boxes thus: [ ] are missing in the original and have been reconstructed from the Registers or other sources.
Inscriptions are arranged alphabetically. Click on the letter below. Plan Of Graves
A B C D F G H J K L M O P R S T V W
110. Headstone and Body Stone
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH ANDREWS, 1834 AND 1815
AS REQUESTED IN HIS WILL, WILLIAM ANDREWS GOT
AN IDENTICAL HEADSTONE TO THAT OF HIS WIFE'S
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM ANDREWS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th OF AUGUST 1815
AGED 50 YEARS
LEFT A HUSBAND WITH THREE
SONS AND EIGHT DAUGHTERS
TO LAMENT THEIR LOSS
109. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ANDREWS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF FEBRUARY 1834
AGED 71 YEARS
William Andrews, of Deptford
P.C.C. Will dated 30th June 1828
Appoints sons George of Deptford, Grocer, William of Upchurch, Farmer and Robert of Upchurch, Schoolmaster, executors and trustees. To them, upon trust, all his estate and effects, real and personal, including that shared with Mrs Margaret Cooper of Walworth, Widow, and Mrs Ann Read of Hollingbourne and other relatives, which by the decease of Mrs Mary Kemp, he is entitled to in right of his late wife, formerly Elizabeth Long. This property consists of houses and lands, freehold and copyhold, in Essex and Suffolk; also shares of money in the Public Funds, and other property formerly belonging to Mrs Elizabeth Thompson, then of Croydon.
His funeral to be modest and paid for from his furniture, plate, etc.; his headstone is to be the same as that of his wife.
Trustees to allow son William to have his clothes, daughter Jane, wife of Albermarle Tracy of Brompton, to have his watch, and daughter Cordelia, wife of John Waters of Newington, to have his mangle.
Trustees to pay Cordelia £100; also to pay daughter Deliah wife of Robert Harrison of Charing, £100; the last two legacies paid from property once belonging to Mrs Elizabeth Thompson. This property is given to his sons in lieu of their share of £800 left by their grandmother to his 9 youngest children. Trustees to divide residue into 11 parts; 1/11 to son William; 1/11 to son George and 1/11 to son Robert. The remaining 8/11 to be invested in Public Funds, from the interest, 1/8 each to daughters, Deliah, Cordelia, Jane, Matilda Hayzelden, widow, Amelia wife of John Trest of Northfleet* and Sophia. The interest to be paid for their lives.1/8 of the interest is for the support and education of late daughter Elizabeth Ann wife of John Grace of Newington, until youngest is 21. Remaining 1/8 for support and education of children of late daughter Eliza wife of Robert Elliott of Newington, as above. After the deaths of any of his 6 daughters, their share to their children. When the youngest child is 21, the principal to be shared equally among them. If they die pre 21 with lawful children, their money to those children. If any die with no heirs, legacy shared by survivors. If Matilda, Amelia and Sophia died without heirs, their share goes to surviving grandchildren.
Witnesses: William Peckham, Schoolmaster, Harrietsham, John Mitchell and John Murton, Farriers, Harrietsham.
Proved 10th May 1834 Power reserved to William Andrews
* William Andrews died at Northfleet (Parish Register)
139. Headstone
[ ]
JOHN BECKINGHAM
DIED OCT. 20th 1896
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 12th 1878
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 1st ? 1888
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO HENRY SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCT. 2nd 1844
AGED 18 MONTHS
John Beckingham, Melville's Directory 1858, "Old Beefsteak House"; 1881 Census, "Duke of York", London Road, and Farmer of 19 acres, employing 1 man.
The "Old Beefsteak House" became the "Duke of York", now (2013) the "Copperfield"
Appears in Parliamentary Poll Book 1857
"Gravesend Reporter", October 24th 1896
"DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN
There died at Higham, on Tuesday, John Beckenham (sic), at the age of 88 years. For 37 years he lived at the "Duke of York" public house, commonly known as the Beefsteak house. His faculties remained unimpaired to the end, and he could remember the Battle of Waterloo and the Great Frost of 1815."
126. Flat Headstone
ENGLAND CRICKET TEAM 1862
THIRD FROM LEFT: GEORGE BENNETT (BURIED IN SECTION C)
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY OF
GEORGE BENNETT
OF THIS PARISH
BORN FEBRUARY 12th
1829 DIED AUGUST
16th 1886
IN HIS DAY A FAMOUS CRICKETER
HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE
KENT ELEVEN AND PLAYED FOR
ENGLAND IN AUSTRALIA IN 1862
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
George Bennett, the England Cricketer, was a Bricklayer, near the Post Office, 1881 Census
"History of Kent County Cricket", 1907
"One of the best all rounders Kent has produced....... employed by Lord Darnley for over 25 years. He scored 160 in 1861, Gentlemen v Players of Kent; 82 for Kent v M.C.C. In 1859. As a bowler, 5 for 9 runs in 1857, Kent v Sussex; 14 for 82 in 1858, Kent v Sussex; 8 for 60 in 1865, North v South; 8 for 25 in 1866, North v South; 9 for 113 in 1871, Kent v Sussex.
In 1875 a benefit match was held at Gravesend for him. Kent v W.G. Grace's XI."
119. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
LAURA
BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS BENNETT
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1926
IN HER 81st YEAR
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO THOMAS BENNETT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1936
IN HIS 85th YEAR
"At Rest"
Thomas Bennett, 1901 Census, Agricultural Labourer at 2 Park Pale
92. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDWARD ALBERT BISS
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th NOVEMBER 1922
AGED 65 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF MARIAN LOUISE
WHO DIED ON 10th DECEMBER 1943
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AND DEAR MOTHER OF
WILLIAM A. HERVEY F.R.C.S.
"In Peace"
108. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN BODKIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1827
AGED [55] YEARS
[ALSO ELLEN] BODKIN
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] 1830]
[AGED 66 YEARS]
John Bodkin, of Shorne, Husbandman
P.C.C. Will dated 4th November 1811
Everything to his wife, Ellen, for ever; she is executor.
Witnesses: John Mills Evans and Fra. Southgate
Proved 17th May 1827
Appears in Parliamentary Poll Book 1790 and 1803
Ellen Bodkin, of Shorne, Widow
P.C.C. Will dated 16th May 1830
All her estate, (subject to payment of legacies of £20), to her sisters, Charlotte Pratten of Rochester, Alice Seamark of Gillingham and Elizabeth Hursey of Gillingham. Elizabeth's share not to be subject to the "control, management or intermeddling" of her husband.
To her sister Mary Mc Donald of Gravesend, £20; to cousin John Tomlin of Shorne, Tanner, "for his services", £20. John Tomlin and brother in law Thomas Seamark are executors.
Witnesses: William French, David French and Jarvis Noakes
Proved 19th July 1830
John Bodkin and Ellen Cadwell were married at Shorne in January 1809
124. Flat Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOTTING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 27th 1815 AGED 29 YEARS
"To You that Come My Grave to See,
Prepare Yourselves to Follow Me,
Repent in Time, make no Delay,
I in My Prime was Snatched Away"
ALSO SARAH* WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEB. 20th 1867 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM BOTTING
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 4th 1857 AGED 42 YEARS
*Sarah was SARAH NOAKES at Death
135. Footstone
W.B. 1815 WILLIAM BOTTING
S.N. 1867 SARAH NOAKES
W.B. 1842 WILLIAM BOTTING All Headstone No. 124
William Botting, died 1815, married Sarah Solly at St. Margaret, Rochester, August 1813 ?; Sarah Botting married James Noakes at Shorne, October 1826.
William Botting, died 1857, 1851 Census, at Lambeth, a Butcher
138. Flat Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN BOTTING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 8th 1882
AGED 63 YEARS
STEPHEN HOV[EY] BOTTING
[HUSBAND] OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY [ ] ] 1891
[AGED 75 YEARS]
Stephen Botting, 1881 Census, a Gardener.
91. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN BOTTING WHO DIED FEB. 27th 1902 AGED 74 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF WILLIAM TIMMS BOTTING WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1905 AGED 75 YEARS
William Botting, died 1905, 1881 Census, a Carpenter
142. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PETER BOTTING
DIED FEB. 1st 1905
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
DIED DEC. 27th 1929
AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO FRED THEIR BELOVED SON
BORN 1863 DIED 1916
ALSO ELEANOR THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 18th JAN. 1949
Peter Botting, Kelly's Directory, 1891 and 1903, a Carpenter at the Ridgeway; 1901 Census, at 1 Park Cottages, Builder and Undertaker.
116. Headstone
ANN BROWN,1771, HER FIRST HUSBAND, WILLIAM KEMPTON, 1755
AND NIECE, MARY TUCKER, 1770
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF WILL. BROWN
OF YE PARISH OF CHALK LATE RELICT
OF WILL. KEMPTON OF YS PARISH
SHE DIED 21st JAN. 1771 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THE SAID WILL. KEMPTON
DIED 30th NOV. 1755 AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO MARY TUCKER NEECE (sic) OF
-------------------Ground Level-----------------
ANN BROWN DIED 1st FEB. 1770
AGED 23 YEARS
William Brown, of Chalk, Yeoman. Mentioned on wife Ann's headstone.
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd September 1784
To his "honoured" mother Sarah Batt, an annuity of £10 for life, from his real and personal estate. His houses, farms, gardens, orchard and land purchased from Henry Watson and the heirs of Sir William Milman, in Chalk and Shorne, now in his own use, also all other property which he or any trustee holds, to wife Sarah, for life. After her death, then to Benjamin Hubble of Shinglewell in Ifield, Yeoman for a term of 500 years, upon trust. After the end, sooner or later, of the term, then to his son William (subject to the annuity and other legacies). If son William has no heirs, then to son Thomas, on same conditions, in default of heirs of Thomas, then to first son his wife may yet have, in default then to 2nd, 3rd or 4th son, and so on. In default of sons, then to daughter Elizabeth and all other daughters living or expected, shared equally, for ever.
The above 500 year term to Benjamin Hubble is limited upon special trust, that Hubble and his executors shall by sale or mortgage of the term of and in the property and from rents, etc., raise enough money at interest to pay legacies; after these legacies are paid the term of 500 years will be void and cease.
To Thomas Rickman and Christian Rickman, son and daughter of the late Thomas Rickman, of Shorne, Yeoman, £100 each at 21. To wife Sarah, for life, the free use of his money, investments, debts, household goods, leases and stock of farms, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, corn , implements, etc. After her death, to son in law Townsend Gladdish, £550 and to daughter in law Sarah Gladdish and children Elizabeth and Thomas Brown, and any children yet to be born, (except an eldest son not yet born), £800 each at 21. The legacies from his personal estate, with any shortfall made up from his real estate.
Executors can, in wife's lifetime, advance money to Townsend and Sarah Gladdish, Elizabeth and Thomas Brown, to help set them up in business or on day of marriage, with wife's consent. The sums not to exceed £450 for Townsend or £800 for the others; the sums advanced are deducted from legacies, or if full sum then legacy discharged. If any of the legatees make any claim, when they are 21, against the estate or the estate of the Gladdishes father, William, or testators marriage settlement, or refuse to sign a release, then their legacy is void.
Benjamin Hubble and wife Sarah Brown are executors and guardians of children during minority. To Hubble 5 guineas for mourning.
Witnesses: C. ? Mitchin ?, John Wyburn and J.W. Evans
Proved 27th November 1787
William Brown married Ann Kempton at Chalk in January 1764
95. Curbs
South Side
IN MEMORY OF CORNELIUS BURR WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS NOVEMBER 1st 1912 AGED 72 YEARS
North Side
ALSO FRANCES BURR HIS WIFE WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS 12th DECEMBER 1932 AGED 83 YEARS
Cornelius Burr, 1881 census Wheelwright at Ridgeway; 1901 Census, Wheelwright, 1 Ivy Cottage
112. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN CHIPPS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 22nd OF JUNE 1829
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO FANNY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 3rd 1832
AGED 84 YEARS
136. Footstone
J.C. 1829 JOHN CHIPPS, Headstone No. 112
John Chipps, of Shorne, Gentleman
P.C.C. Will dated 6th April 1829
Money in Bank of England, with interest, other money, debts due on bond or mortgage, to George Wilkinson of Cobham, Gardener and William Stevenson of Thong, Gentleman, upon trust.
They to pay interest to his wife Fanny, for life. After her death, the interest of £600 4% annuities, part of the above funds, to be paid to daughter Mary Clarke wife of John Clarke of Limehouse, Caulker, until grandson, Charles Clarke, their son is 21, he then has interest of the £600, until he is 25, when he is 25 the principal is to be paid to him.
After death of wife, trustees to take the profits of £400, part of the above funds, and pay to daughter Mary Clarke, for life. After her death, they are to pay £200 of the £400 to grandson John Clarke; the other £200 to grandson George Clarke.
After death of his wife, they are to pay profits of £400 another part of funds and pay daughter Mary Clarke, for life; after her death, the £400 shared equally amongst the Clarke grandsons.
After death of wife, trustees to interest from £600 part of same funds, and pay it to daughter Elizabeth Wilkinson wife of George Wilkinson, for life. After her death, the interest to be used for the support and education of her children, until they are 21, or day of marriage, if girls, then the £600 shared among them equally.
If Elizabeth leaves no children, the £600 to be shared equally among the Clarke grandsons.
To daughters Mary and Elizabeth, after mother's death, household furniture and goods, equally shared.
Immediately after his death, trustees to pay £197 10s from his investments to wife Fanny, and pay £50 of same funds to grand daughter Mary Ann Clarke. Residue, after death of wife, shared equally between daughters.
Witnesses: J. Stroud, Shorne and Jarvis Noakes, Shorne
Proved 1st August 1829. In October 1829 William Stevenson renounces as executor.
John Chipps married Fanny Griffiths at St. James, Piccadilly, in 1786
103. Headstone and Curbs
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN ONLY SON OF
JOHN AND ELIZA CLARK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 19th 1874
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO JOHN CLARK
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1890
AGED 80 YEARS
"To Fall Asleep is not to Die"
ALSO ELIZA CLARK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MARCH 19th 1891
IN HER 75th YEAR
ALSO THEIR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
REBEKAH (REE) CLARK
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 2nd 1921
"To be with Christ which is Far Better"
John Clark, died 1890, Melville's Directory 1858, Wood Dealer; 1871 Census, Retired Wood Merchant at Ridgeway.
Erected Methodist Chapel and Ridgeway House, on Ridgeway (Allen's History of Shorne, p. 131. Parliamentary Poll Book 1857
107. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
DANIEL ALEXANDER CLARK
DIED 17th NOV. 1913
AGED 77
ALSO
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 4th FEB. 1914
AGED 77
"They Sleep in Peace, Awaiting
a joyful resurrection"
CLARK see LEWIS
105. Thick Ledger on Ground, Extremely Eroded
[ ]
[JOHN ?] DICKINS
[FEBRUARY [ ] 1791]
[ ]
John Dickins, of Shorne, Vintner
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 6th April 1782
To wife Frances and son John, all his household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china, stock of beer and other liquors, money, personal estate, equally shared, subject to payment of debts. Friend William Coper of Chatham, Victualler is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Pattinson and John Pattinson
Proved 9th March 1791 William Cooper died before testator, administration granted to Frances
Administration Bond dated 31st March 1791
Frances Dickins, George Hulbert of Chatham, Gentleman (Wine Merchant) and James Barnes of Stood, Carpenter, are bound in sum of £600.
John Dickins is described as a Victualler, he died 12th February 1791, Value of goods not more than £600.
98. Headstone, Mostly Buried
FRANCES FINCH (AND STILL – BORN), 1700
(SHOWING EXTENT OF BURIED INSCRIPTION)
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
FRANCES THE WIFE
-------Ground Level------
OF THOMAS FINCH
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 10th DAY
OF AUGUST IN THE
YEAR OF OUR LORD
1700 AGED 38
YEARS
Thomas Finch, Shopkeeper (Edward Oxe's will ). In Registers described as Operii (Workman ?)
Married Frances Williams at Shorne June 1695, presumably a Widow and Edward Oxe's sister ? She was buried with her still born infant (Registers)
FINCH see OXE
140. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
EDWARD FRENCH
WHO DIED 10th SEPT. 1928
AGED 24 YEARS
"A Sudden Change, at God's Command he Fell,
He had no Chance to bid his Friends Farewell,
Affliction came without a Warning Given,
And bid him haste to meet his God in Heaven"
AND OF HIS SISTER
JENTY FRENCH
WHO DIED 4th NOVEMBER 1993
AGED 83 YEARS
144. Pedestals and Fallen Cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD FROUD
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
16th JAN. 1911 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ELIZABETH
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
Edward Froud, 1901 Census, Butcher at Hunton
118. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF FREDERICK GODDARD
WHO DIED 17th JUNE 1928 AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO FREDERICK
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1932
AGED 76 YEARS
"Peace at Last"
"Reunited"
Frederick Goddard, 1901 Census, Leather Cutter and Belt Maker in Mitcham, Surrey
141. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL JOHN GOWAR
WHO DIED AUG. 2nd 1901
AGED 65 YEARS
"Not my Will but Thine, O God be Done"
CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 26th 1905 AGED 70 YEARS
Samuel and Caroline Gowar, 1882 Kelly's Directory, Baker; 1891 Kelly's, Grocer, Draper, Post Office; 1901 Census, Baker, Grocer and Post Office; 1903 Kelly's, Caroline, Grocer, Draper and Post Office; Kelly's 1913 Miss Caroline Gowar , as above.
120. Headstone and Foot Stone
PRISCILLA EVELYN
G.J. HALLWARD
BORN AUGT. 12Th 1895
DIED JUNE 26th 1917
Reginald Hallward, 1901 Census, Sculptor, (and Designer, Stain Glass maker), lived at Woodlands
121. Headstone and Foot Stone
ADELAIDE CAROLINE
BELOVED WIFE OF
REGINALD HALLWARD
BORN DEC. 13th 1860
DIED MARCH 30th 1925
REGINALD HALLWARD
BORN OCT. 18th 1858
DIED MARCH 30th 1948
HERVEY see BISS
94. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HANNAH HOLLANDS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1913
AGED 53 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
Hannah Hollands, 1901 Census, wife of William, Labourer of Homewood Cottages
93. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA HOLLANDS
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1924
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HOLLANDS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th AUGUST 1930
AGED 84 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
William Hollands, 1881 Census, Agricultural Labourer
104. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JOHN JACKSON
DIED MAY 1st 1892
AGED 39
ALSO EMILY JANE HIS WIFE
DIED JAN. 4th 1918
AGED 63
William Jackson, 1891 Census, Gardener of Ifield
125. Fallen Headstone, Badly Flaked
IN
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
WIFE OF JOHN JARRETT
[WHO DIED APRIL [ ] ] 1878
[AGED 66 YEARS]
[ ]
[ ] DIED
[ ] INFANCY
[ ] THE ABOVE
[BURIED] NEAR THIS PLACE
133. Footstone
M.A.J. 1878 MARY ANN JARRETT, Headstone No. 125
Mary Ann Jarrett, 1871 Census, wife John agricultural Labourer at Cobham.
KEMPTON see BROWN
KEMSLEY see Rawlings
LE BRETON SIMMONS see TAYLOR
102. Pedestal with Small Angel, and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MURIEL JOYCE
THE DEARLY LOVED BABE OF
J. & E. LEWIS
BORN JAN. 6th
DIED FEB. 10th 1909
"Had God asked as well we Know,
We would say, Oh Spare the Blow,
Yes with Longing Hearts would Say,
Lord, we Love her, let her Stay"
101. Pedestals with Large Angel, Black and White Tiles
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA EMMA LEWIS
(NEE CLARK)
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF J.H. LEWIS
WHO DIED AT BHORE GHAUT REVERSING STATION
G.I.P.RAILWAY BOMBAY PRESIDENCY, INDIA
ON FEBRUARY 2nd 1911*
AGED 36 YEARS & 11 MONTHS
"I Leave the Burdens of my Life and all the Weariness,
And Strife with Him who Orders all my ways and knows
The Limit of my Days; and so I Rest"
*Buried at Shorne in July 1911
129. Detached Foot Stone on Bank
T.H.L. 1869 THOMAS HAINES LIDWELL, MARCH 1869 AGED 51, From Epping
E.L. 1877 ELIZA LIDWELL, APRIL 1877, AGED 67, From Gravesend
114. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HENRY THOMAS LOMAS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUG. 16th 1872
AGED 33 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
Henry Lomas, 1871 Census, Fruit Grower at Chalk.
90. Small Headstone, with Crossbones
[ ]
SUSAN
MASTERS DYED
[SEPTEMBER] 29th ? 1721
[AGE]D 44
[YEARS]
Thomas Masters, of Shorne, Victualler. First wife Susan's headstone.
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 14th May 1724
To cousin John French, I guinea; to cousin Robert French, his first wife's wedding ring; to cousin John Chambers*, 1/-; to wife, Anne all his goods, money, etc., she is executor and is to pay expenses and legacies.
Signs with mark
Witnesses: William Warren, James Hone and Elizabeth Hone
Proved 1st June 1724
* Thomas Masters married Anne Chambers at Chalk, April 1722
111. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
[HES]TER WIFE OF
MR WILLIAM MUMFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 2nd 1814
AGED 6[3] YEARS
William Mumford, was a Timber Merchant in partnership with Easdown of Higham. He was declared bankrupt in 1813 ("The Times" and "Hants. Chronicle"). He married Hester Sidwell at Strood in October 1782
97. Small Headstone, with Skull, Partly Buried
EDWARD OXE, 1699 (1700)
(SHOWING EXTENT OF BURIED INSCRIPTION)
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
EDWARD O[X]E WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH YE 6th DAY
AND IN THE YEAR OF
OUR LORD 1699
----------Ground Level--------
AGED 55 YEARS
ERECTED BY THOMAS
FINCH AND FRANCES
HIS WIFE
Edward Oxe, of Shorne, Shopkeeper
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 9th January 1695 (96)
To John Rose of Shorne, 1/-; to cousin Sarah Withers, 1s; to cousin Jane Withers, 1s; to cousin Elizabeth Withers, 1s. Residue of real and personal estate to Frances, "the now wife of Thomas Finch of Shorne"; she is also executor. House and garden with outhouse, in Shorne Street, also to Frances Finch, for life; after her death to her husband Thomas, for ever.
Witnesses: William Cottmar, Ellinor Cottmar and Henry Cottmar
Proved 8th March 1699 (1700)
122. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY POPE
WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 1923
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE
ROSE POPE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th MARCH 1951
AGED 89 YEARS
"Forever in our Thoughts"
R.I.P.
117. Headstone
WILLIAM AND ANN RAWLINGS, 1823 AND 1828
AND NIECE, SUSANNA KEMSLEY, 1796
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM RAWLINGS
OF THE PARISH OF HIGHAM
WHO DIED THE 24th ? OF FEBRUARY 1823
AGED 78 YEARS
(Four Lines Half Eroded Verses)
ALSO ANN RAWLINGS HIS WIFE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th DECEMBER 18[28]
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNA DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & SUSANNA KEMSLEY
WHO DIED THE 27th OF FEBRUARY 1796
AGED 18 YEARS
"A Gentle Heart and [ ] Mind,
Grateful for Health but yet in Pain Resign'd,
To Form the House to the Faithful Given,
Death was to her Anticipated Heaven"
William Rawlings, of Higham, Grocer
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd June 1820
He desires to be buried in Shorne Churchyard, (the original line says "Higham", this was crossed out and Shorne substituted). A tombstone to be erected to his memory.
To wife Ann, all his household furniture, stock in trade in his house and premises in Higham, and book debts owed, subject to the following legacies. £5 each to his brothers in law, John Kemp of Higham, Yeoman and George Kemp of Cobham, Yeoman. All sums owed to him upon mortgage or bond, to George French of Shorne, Yeoman and James French of Shorne, Yeoman, upon trust. They to pay interest from these sums to his wife for life. After her death, they are to pay the principal sum, equally shared, to Samuel Bassett of Greenwich, Wheelwright; George and James French, Richard French of Strood, Fisherman and Dredgerman, John Hollands of Perry Street, near Cobham, Labourer and Susannah Hollands wife of William Hollands of Shorne, Labourer.
Wife Ann, George and James French, executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Michael Woollett and John Smith
Proved 24th October. 1823 Value of goods under £800. George and James French described as Labourers and nephews of Rawlings.
William Rawlings married Ann Kemp at Cobham in October 1772.
Susanna Kemsley appears to have been William and Ann Rawlings niece. William Kemsley married Susannah Kemp at Cobham in 1774. Susannah Kemp was likely Ann Rawlings sister (see Rawlings)
113. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AMELIA WIFE OF
WILLIAM RHODES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 7th DAY OF JUNE 1829
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM RHODES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th DAY OF JULY 1847
AGED 59 YEARS
William Rhodes, of Shorne, Blacksmith
P.C.C. Will dated 12th May 1846
Appoints Jarvis Noakes of Shorne, Labourer and Mary Rhodes of East Peckham, Widow, executors.
To housekeeper, Elizabeth Sharpe, Spinster, an annuity of £25, for life, This to be paid from profits of his freeholds at Shorne, occupied by himself, John Parker, William Shaw and George Webster, and blacksmith's forge, barn, stables, 8 acres of land at Shorne in his occupation; 2 freehold cottages and gardens in Cooling occupied by John Cooper and William Edmunds; all his other real estate. Half share in these properties to such persons as his niece Fanny Louisa Rhodes, daughter of his late brother, John Rhodes, shall devise by deed or will. In default, then to Fanny Louisa Rhodes and her heirs for ever. The other half to such persons as niece Cecelia Rhodes, another daughter of brother John, shall devise by deed or will, in default then to Cecelia and her heirs for ever.
If these two nieces are under 21 at testator's death, then executors to receive rents and profits for not more than 7 years. This money is to go towards the nieces support and education until they are 21. Surplus to be invested in Public Funds. Income for benefit of nieces and their advancement in the world. Principal sums to nieces at 21.
Residue of estate to the above nieces equally shared, provided that if one dies before 21 with no lawful heirs, the whole goes to the survivor.
Witnesses: John Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone and William Few ?, his Clerk
Codicil dated 8th July 1847
He had appointed Jarvis Noakes and Mary Rhodes executors, and given certain powers. Mary has since married Joseph Wells of Penshurst, Gardener. He now revokes appointment of Noakes and appoints John Brooker of Higham, Farmer in his place as executor with Mary Wells. Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: Edward Giles, Clerk to Mr Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone and William Quaife, Schoolmaster, Shorne.
Proved 29th December 1847
William Rhodes married Amelia Simmons at Christchurch, Southwark in October 1828
96. Granite Pedestal, Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER
YOUNGEST SON OF
HENRY SOLOMON
OF THONG
WHO FELL ASLEEP
OCTOBER 10th 1911 AGED 67
ALSO OF ELIZABETH HANNAH
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1918 AGED 73
Walter Solomon, Farmer of 300 acres, employing 12 men in 1881 (Census)
123. Fallen Headstone
[IN MEMORY OF]
GEORGE EDWARD
THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF
GEORGE & SUSAN STEVENS
WHO DIED APRIL [ ] 1881
AGED [21] YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO GEORGE STEVENS
WHO DIED [ ]
[ ]
George Stevens, Senior, Farm Bailiff of Thong Cottage, 1881 Census
143. Headstone and Curbs
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
HENRY TAYLOR
COLONEL LATE ARMY ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
WHO DIED ON JUNE THE 9th 1905
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY TAYLOR
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN OCT. 12th 1830
DIED JAN. 2nd 1913
ALSO SARAH LE BRETON SIMMONS
WIDOW OF LT. GEORGE LE BRETON SIMMONS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 19th 1914
AGED 69 YEARS
"In Sure and Certain Hope"
TUCK see BROWN
106. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
ALFRED
WALTER TUFF
SPO HMS WHIRLWIND
WHO DIED FROM THE RESULT OF
ACTIVE SERVICE DEC. 26th 1921
AGED 27
"O, Hear us when we Cry to Thee,
For Those in Peril on the Sea"
South Side
ALSO OF
HIS FATHER
HENRY
RICKER TUFF
WHO DIED DEC. 13th 1936 AGED 73
"At Rest"
North Side
ALSO OF
HIS MOTHER
EDITH
KEIR TUFF
WHO DIED AUG. 4th 1925 AGED 50
"Nearer to Thee"
Henry Tuff, Railway Labourer of Garden Row, 1901 Census (First wife in Section D ?)
99. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
BEATRICE MAY VITLER
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1914
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO BENJAMIN JAMES VITLER
1st LONDON REGT. KILLED IN ACTION
FRANCE, NEAR MESSINES AUGT. 16th 1917
AGED 21 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO MARIA VITLER
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 17th 1920
AGED 74 ? YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED OCT. 1st ? 1944 AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
George Vitler, Agricultural Labourer, 1881 Census; Sexton, Kelly's Directory 1913
130. Detached Foot Stone on BankW.W. 1865 WILLIAM WALKER, JUNE 1865, AGED 22
S.W. 1847 SUSANNAH WALKER, MARCH 1847, AGED 11
145. Curbs
North Side
CHARLES THOMAS WATERMAN DIED 11th FEB. 1928 AGED 66 YEARS
South Side
CLARA WATERMAN DIED APRIL 26th 1945 AGED 77 YEARS
Charles Waterman, Bricklayer lodging at 2 Ivy Cottages in 1901, (Census)
128. Fallen Headstone
ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WHIFFEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1830
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE
OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 22nd 1839
AGED 55 YEARS
Richard Whiffen, Parish Clerk at Vicarage House, 1861 Census, 1865 Post Office Directory
115. Pedestals and Cross
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD WHIFFEN
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1869
AGED 59 YEARS
131 and 132. Footstones
Eroded
137. Footstone
Eroded
127. HeadstoneFragment Early 19th Century ?
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Section D All the monumental in this section are east of the east end of the church. Number 146 is slightly to the north of the church. All other monument due east of the church are modern. Inscriptions in boxes thus: [ ] are missing in the original and have been reconstructed from the Registers or other sources.
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161. Headstone, Hidden Behind Bush, East of Path
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN BALDWIN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1881
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO FANNY THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY TUFF
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1891
AGED 22 YEARS
"Whom the Lord Loveth He Chasteneth"
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN BALDWIN
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1892
AGED 48 YEARS
"Deeply Regretted"
John Baldwin, Domestic Coachman in Camberwell in 1871 Census
Elizabeth Baldwin, Laundress, living at Old Vicarage, 1891 Census (See Tuff)
Henry Tuff, (Buried in Section C) a Groom at the Old Vicarage, living with mother in law, Elizabeth Baldwin, 1891 Census.
147. Large Ledger, Surrounded by low Brick Wall, Horizontal Cross
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
TUFNELL CARBONEL BARRETT, ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 31st OF AUGUST 1856
IN HIS 47th YEAR
MARY ANN BARRETT JULY 5th 1872
LUCY ALICIA
BARRETT
SEP. 2nd 1878
TUFNELL SAMUEL
BARRETT
PRIEST
JUNE 13th 1908
TUFNELL COWPER
ALLISTON
BARRETT
OCT. 6th 1914
BETTY HUGHES
ROOKE TUFNELL
BARRETT
JAN. 2nd 1931MARY LOUISA
TUFNELL BARRETT
MAY 21st 1890
LOUISA TUFNELL
BARRETT
JUNE 3rd 1898
MARY SUSAN
COWPER
NOV. 6th 1936
ESU MERCY
R.I.P.
Tufnell Carbonel Barrett, Esq. of Shorne
P.C.C. Will dated 6th August 1856
All modern household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., in his house, except carved oak sideboard and other similar furniture, and other antique furniture and all oak carvings, to wife Mary Ann. Residue to son Tufnell Samuel, subject to payment of debts, etc. By his marriage settlement, his wife is entitled to income from the sum of £3,700. He gives her an annuity of £100 for life or widowhood, from his real estate. His freehold cottage in Shorne, formerly called Clay Hall, adjoining the village pound, occupied by Mrs White and others, rent 7s 6d per week, to his servant Sarah Eatwell, for life. His barn and stable in Shorne, opposite property of Messrs. Hurley and Solomon, abutting public road, and in his own occupation, to servant Stephen White, who has lived with testator for many years as gardener, for life. His freehold, copyhold and leaseholds in Kent and elsewhere, subject to payment of mortgages to free properties lefts to Sarah Eatwell and Stephen White, and for payment of debts and funeral costs, to son Tufnell, who is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Staunton and N.B.T. Wood
Proved 25th September 1856
CARBONEL see Barrett
155. Ledger on Brick Base
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN CARNEY, ESQUIRE
SENIOR CAPTAIN OF THE 2nd OR QUEEN'S
ROYAL REGIMENT OF FOOT, WITH WHICH CORPS
HE SERVED IN THE WEST AND EAST INDIES
FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN 29 YEARS
HE DIED 25th MARCH 1846
IN THE 46th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO TO
SUSANNA MAPLESDEN CARNEY
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AT SHORNE JANUARY 5th 1867
IN THE 57th YEAR OF HER AGE
AND TO
EDWARD SMYTHE
OF PIPE'S PLACE
WHO DIED JULY 26th 1874 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO TO
MARIA SUSANNA MARY CATHERINE ANNE
HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND SUSANNA MAPLESDEN CARNEY
BORN AT BOMBAY SEPTEMBER 6th 1833
DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1905
ALSO TO
EDITH FLEMING WALLACE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD AND ANN SMITH
BORN APRIL 26th 1859
DIED MARCH 10th 1947
John Carney, Captain in H.M. 2nd or Royal Regiment of Infantry
P.C.C. Will dated 2nd March 1846
His real and personal estate, including his life insurance for £1,200 in Universal Life Assurance Society, King William Street, City of London, (except gold watch, chain and seals, left to him by his father, which goes to sister), to wife, Susannah Maplesden Carney, for herself and daughter Maria, who he commends to the "maternal and affectionate care of my said dear wife ....."; his wife is executor.
Witnesses: S. Mellin of Brompton, E.D. Vaughan and E.D. Mellin
Proved 23rd June 1846
COWPER see BARRETT
150. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM ROBERT DUNN
WHO DIED AUGUST 5th 1896
IN HER 72nd YEAR
"For so He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
William Dunn, on wife's headstone; Naval Pensioner
1881 Census; Sexton, 1891 and 1903 Kelly's Directory
159. Headstone and Footstone
IN
MEMORY OF
ELLEN FORREST
DIED MARCH 1866
AGED 85 YEARS
A FAITHFUL SERVANT
IN ONE FAMILY
FOR SIXTY FIVE YEARS
Ellen Forrest, Servant to Rev. J.J. Marsham, at Kirkby Overblow, Yorkshire,
1841 Census, she born in same county;
In the 1851 Census she is in Shorne, but not it seems a live in servant.
160. Fallen Headstones
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELEANOR HOLLANDS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1893
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO
ELLEN HOLLANDS
WHO DIED MARCH 25th 1894
AGED 76 YEARS
"Why should we Mourn departed Friends,
Or Shake at Death's Alarms,
'Tis but the Voice that Jesus sends,
To Call us to his Arms,
To Depart and be with Christ which
is Far Better"
Eleanor Hollands, Servant to Rev. J. Marsham at "Overblow House" in Shorne, 1891 Census.
Ellen Hollands, Wife of Henry Hollands at Higham, Agricultural Labourer, 1891 Census
146. Coped
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARY JARRETT
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1862 AGED 80 YEARS
North Side
ALSO CHARLES JARRETT
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [ ] 1858 AGED 78 YEARS
Charles Jarrett, Gardener and Victualler at the" See Ho" inn, 1851 Census and Melville's Directory 1858
Appears in Parliamentary Poll Book 1847. Married Mary Botting at St. Margaret, Rochester in 1810
148. Pink Granite Cruciform Coped, Grey Granite Base
South Side
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR PARENTS
ALFRED SAMUEL LINES
BORN 23rd NOVEMBER 1851 DIED 15th AUGUST 1906
AND
MARIA LINES
BORN 4th MARCH 1852 DIED 25th DECEMBER 1906
"Thy Will be Done"
North Side
ALSO ALICE MAUD ELIZA WILLIAMS*, DAUGHTER
WIFE OF LIEUT. BENJAMIN WM. WILLIAMS
BORN FEBRUARY 7th 1872 DIED APRIL 19th 1924
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE
BENJAMIN WILLIAM WILLIAMS
BORN OCTOBER 24th 1868 DIED AUGUST 18th 1943
* See Window in Church
Alfred Lines, Wood Sawyer in Lambeth, 1901 Census, has one servant.
Married Maria Drew in Norfolk in 1871
Alice Williams, Stained Glass Window inside church.
MAPLESDEN see Noakes
158. Cruciform Coped
2nd FROM LEFT: REV. J. J. MARSHAM, 1894
MIDDLE AND RIGHT: TWO OF HIS OLD SERVANTS,
ELLEN FORREST, 1865 AND ELEANOR HOLLANDS, 1893
DID THE REVEREND GENTLEMAN EXPECT TO NEED HIS SERVANTS IN THE NEXT WORLD ?
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE REVD. JACOB JOSEPH MARSHAM
SON OF THE REVD. AND HON. JACOB MARSHAM D.D.
BORN 8th FEBY. 1804 DIED 23rd OCTR. 1894
FOR 52 YEARS VICAR OF SHORNE
South Side
"Be of Good Comfort, Rise, He Calleth Thee"
St. Mark 10th Chapter, 9th Verse
See Window in Church
Jacob Joseph Marsham, former Vicar of Shorne
Obituary from "The Times", 25th October 1894
"The Church Review announces the death of the Rev. JACOB JOSEPH MARSHAM, which took place on Tuesday last at the patriarchal age of 90. Born on February 8th 1804, at Rochester, where his father, the Hon. And Rev. Jacob Marsham, D.D., was one of the canons of the cathedral, he was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford.
His father was also a canon of Windsor, rector of Kirkby Overblow, Yorkshire, vicar of Wateringbury, Kent, and a prebendary of Wells.
Mr Marsham was ordained in 1827 as his father's curate at Kirkby Overblow. Ten years later he was presented by the Dean and Chapter of Rochester to the living of Shorne, Kent, which he held for 52 years, only resigning when he became blind. He had been hale and hearty to within a couple of days of his death, and at last succumbed to senile collapse.
For nearly 40 years he had been J.P. For the county of Kent. He was a grandson of the second Baron Romney and nephew of the third Baron, who was created Earl of Romney in 1801.
During Mr Marsham's long incumbency of Shorne he was instrumental in restoring the ancient parish church. He also built excellent national schools. It was in his churchyard that Charles Dickens, whose house at Gad's Hill is only just outside the parish, used to love to sit, as Foster records in his "Life of Dickens"; and up to the very last Mr Marsham never let wind, rain, snow or personal ailment keep him away from church and the Holy Communion"
Rev. Marsham's will was dated 18th February 1879, with a Codicil dated 2nd June 1891.
His executor was his nephew, Robert Henry Bullock Marsham. His personal estate was about £48,000 (about £3,000,000 in modern values). He left property to his nephew, Fitzroy D. Maclean; property at St. Kitts to nephew Robert Marsham. His nieces, Louisa Nevill, Emily Maclean and Fanny Hood were residuary legatees.
149. Headstone and Body Stone
JUDITH MITCHELL, 1805
(ALSO INSCRIBED WITH WALTER MITCHELL'S NAME)
WALTER MITCHELL WAS NEVER BURIED AT SHORNE
AND HIS DATE OF DEATH AND AGE REMAIN BLANK
JUDITH MITCHELL
OBIT
MARCH THE 8th ? 1805
ETAT
79
ALSO WALTER MITCHELL
OF CAXTON ? PARISH, SOUTH
STAINLEY, WEST RIDING OF YORK
OBIT
[ * ]
ETAT
[ * ]
*The Date and Age were not Incised, Mitchell was not Buried at Shorne.
His name must have been incised in his lifetime
Walter Mitchell, Esquire, the same man who sold the Manor of Randall to the Earl of Darnley in about 1793 ? (Hasted's History of Kent)
Appears in Parliamentary Poll Book 1803
156. Ledger on Brick Base
IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD MAPLESDEN THIRD SON OF
JARVIS AND MARY NOAKES
OF IFIELD PLACE FARM IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 26th 1848
IN THE 43rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO HENRY MAPLESDEN THEIR SON
WHO DIED AUGUST 31st 1849 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO ANNA MAPLESDEN
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT IVY MILL HOUSE, TOVIL
DECEMBER 19th 1875 IN HER 77th YEAR
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO OF MARY MAPLESDEN SECOND DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE JARVIS NOAKES
DIED JUNE 13th 1880 IN HER 80th YEAR
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS BORN WITH CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE
Edward Maplesden Noakes, Gentleman, late of Woolwich, now of Vauxhall Bridge Road, Westminster.
P.C.C. Will dated 4th March 1848 (Died at home of brother in law, W.S. Young, in Vauxhall Bridge Road)
To brother Francis Maplesden Noakes, his silver cigar case; to sister Frances Maplesden Young, £100. Rest and residue, to brother Jarvis William Maplesden Noakes and brother in law, William Samuel Young, in trust for his mother and brothers and sisters, in equal shares. Jarvis Noakes and William Young are executors.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Young, 30 Parliament Street and John Lake, 5 Great George Street.
Proved 26th September 1848
Died at the house of Mr W. S. Young in Vauxhall Bridge Road
Anna Noakes, Ivy Mill was a Paper Mill
ROOKE see Barrett
SAINSBURY see Smythe
157. Pedestals and Tall Cross
East Side
EDWARD GEORGE
SAINSBURY SMYTHE
BORN MAY 4th 1854
DIED JULY 17th 1926
ELIZABETH WOOLLETT SMYTHE
BORN JULY 31st 1849
DIED JULY 17th 1926
North Side
JOHN ROBERT SMYTHE
HIS BROTHER
BORN NOVEMBER 28th 1860
DIED DECEMBER 20th 1947
Edward Smythe, Senior, Wine, Spirit, Beer and General Merchant, 1851 Census; Merchant of Pipe's Place, 1861 Census; China Merchant of Swanscombe, 1871 Census. In and 1851 and 1861 he states born at Southwark, in 1871 born at Blackfriars.
Appears in Parliamentary Poll Book 1857
Edward Smythe, Junior, died at Gravesend, "The Times" death notices.
John Smythe, a Printer at Gravesend living with sister and husband, Mr. Phelps, a Bank Clerk, 1901 Census
SMYTHE see CARNEY
TUFF see BALDWIN
TUFNELL see BARRETT
WALLACE see CARNEY
WILLIAMS see Lines
WOOLLETT see SMYTHE
152. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
South Side
IN AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
ALFRED YOUNGMAN
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
JOSEPH & BLANCHE WARD
WHO DIED JAN. 18th 1891
AGED 12 YEARS
East Side
ALSO IN AFFECTIONATE
REMEBRANCE
OF
JOSEPH YOUNGMAN WARD
WHO PASSED AWAY
JANY. 17Th 1913
AGED 74 YEARS
"All [ ] Jesu Blest,
[ ] that Eternal Rest"
North Side
ALSO OF HIS
WIFE
BLANCHE E. WARD
WHO DIED MAY 25th 1936
AGED 82 YEARS
Joseph Youngman Ward, same man at the "Crown" 1891 Kelly's Directory, and in 1901 Census a Carpenter at Gravesend, both he and Maria born in Norfolk.
154. Headstone, Plain Ledger and Foot Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH WELLS
LATE OF PENSHURST, KENT
WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1859
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH WELLS
WHO DIED OCT. 24th 1861
AGED 66 YEARS
Joseph Wells, Retired Gardener, living in Shorne in 1851 Census, born Ireland
WILLIAMS see LINES
151. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
MARY AGNES
TUFNELL WOOD
WIFE OF [ ]
REV. WILLIAM WOOD
M.A.
OF MAR[T]OCK, SOMERSETSHIRE
ELDEST DAUGHTER
OF THE LATE
[SAMUEL] ? BARRETT [ ]
[ ]
Mary Agnes Wood, daughter of Samuel Barrett, died at 2 Princes Square, London, " The Times"
YOUNGMAN see Ward
153. Thick Grey Stone Chest Tomb
17th or early 18th century.
Any inscription on the top has completely eroded away.
Small excavations were made on the north, east and south sides,
but I did not notice any inscriptions.
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SHORNE CHURCH FROM SOUTH EAST
SECTION 'E' IN FOREGROUND, TOMB OF JOHN HOWELL BALL
(PHOTO: DAVID WESTRAP)
Inscriptions are arranged alphabetically. Click on the letter below. Plan Of Graves
B C F G H J K L M N O P R S T W
205. Headstone and Curbs
IN
MEMORY OF
G. BRUNSDEN'S LOVING NIECE
HARRIET ELIZABETH BAILEY
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 11th 1899
AGED 37 YEARS
"A Sudden Change, I in a moment Fell,
Had no Time to bid my Friends Farewell,
Think this not Strange, Death happens to All,
This Day was mine but tomorrow you may Fall"
Harriet Bailey, Housemaid at Shooter's Hill ? 1881 Census
G[eorge] Brunsden, Uncle of Harriet Bailey, possibly the Police Constable of Eltham, 1881 Census ?
169. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELEANOR BAKER
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1916
AGED 70 YEARS
"With Christ which is Far Better"
ALSO
GEORGE BAKER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 25th 1926
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
George Baker, Farm Bailiff, King's Farm 1881 Census
167. Granite Pedestals and Cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIETT BAKER
WHO DIED FEBY. 6Th 1922
AGED 78
ALSO OF HER HUSBAND
EDWARD BAKER
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1922
AGED 84
Edward Baker, Agricultural Labourer at King's Farm 1881 Census
162. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE BAKER
DIED 10th MAY 1929
AGED 38 SERVED IN
FRANCE 1914 TO 1918
"One with Them"
163. Red Granite Coped on Grey Granite Base, Once Railed
JOHN HOWELL AND JANE BALL, 1882 AND 1885
West Side
IN MEMORY OF
JANE* WIFE OF J.H. BALL OF STROOD
DIED 30th NOVEMBER 1882 AGED 63 YEARS
AND TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE J. HOWELL BALL, J.P.
FOR THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, FORMERLY OF WOLVERCOTE, OXON.
DIED 11th AUGUST 1885 AGED 71 YEARS
East Side
ALFRED BALL
DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1933 AGED 77 YEARS
* See Window inside Church
John Howell Ball, Major Contractor and Justice of the Peace, of Doddington House, Woodstock Road, Strood.
Among many contracts he was involved in, was the removal of all the piles in the Medway, used to facilitate the construction of the new Rochester Bridge in 1857. This took several years, in the end the piles had to be cut rather than raised.
The two Chatham papers do not quite tally with their facts, especially cause of death
"Chatham News", 15th August 1885
"DEATH OF MR J.H. BALL
We regret to have to record the death of Mr John Howell Ball, J.P., of Strood, which took place at his residence at Hillside early on Wednesday morning. He suffered from an affliction of the heart, and died somewhat suddenly. The late Mr Ball was in his seat on the magisterial bench on Tuesday, 4th August,. The deceased gentleman, who was 73 years of age, was in a large way of business as a railway and dock contractor, and was the principal partner in the firm of Ball and Gammon.
He belonged to the honourable body of men who have risen from the ranks. He was at one time a working man, but by his abilities and perseverance, and unflagging energy he raised himself to a position of influence. He was concerned in many undertakings of considerable magnitude. He built Rochester pier, the Dockyard branch railway, Gillingham pier and wharves, and other large works in the district. A daughter of Mr Ball's married Mr Joseph Maas, the great tenor vocalist. Mr and Mrs Maas were telegraphed for, and were with the deceased gentleman before his death, as were other members of the family. Mr Ball was a staunch Conservative in politics. He will be much regretted.
The funeral of the late Mr Ball will take place in Shorne Churchyard on Saturday. The proceedings will be a strictly private character. The remains of the deceased will be placed in a grave containing the remains of Mrs Ball, who died a few years since."
"Chatham Observer", 15th August 1885
"DEATH OF MR JOHN HOWELL BALL, J.P.
The unlooked for death of Mr Ball on Tuesday night will leave an irreparable void in the social circle of theses towns, for although Mr Ball did not enter into ordinary fashionable life, yet no one was more alive to the occurrences and movements of the day. A Conservative, he had the most liberal feeling, guided by a love of truth and justice, and his benevolence was as deep as silent. His daughter Mrs Joseph Maas was with him on Sunday, and left him on Monday under the conviction of his recovery from congestion of the brain, a few days previously.. As a public man Mr Ball was in many ways of service to the city. He was appointed to the commission of the peace for Rochester at the close of the Conservative administration in 1880 and frequently attended the sittings of the Bench, where he showed a thoroughly independent spirit. As a business man, deceased had been very successful. He was 70 years of age"
"Jackson's Oxford Journal" of 22nd August 1885 noted his local Oxford connections:
"DEATH OF MR. J.H. BALL – We have to announce the death on August 11th, at his residence, Doddington House, Strood Hill, near Rochester, after a few days illness, of John Howell Ball, Esq., in the 71st year of his age. The deceased was son of Lieut. Ball of Wolvercote, near this city, and was the owner of considerable property at that place, to which he made a large addition at the sale of the estate of the Duke of Marlborough some twelve months since. Mr Ball was known and much respected by many Oxford citizens, and by his death, the aged poor of Wolvercote have lost a generous benefactor and the village cricket club it's principal supporter."
Ball's father, William Howell Ball, helped to raise the 93rd Regiment (Sutherland Highlanders, later Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders), during the Napoleonic Wars, even though he was an Englishman. His sister, J.H. Ball's aunt, Ann Ball, was the transcriber's 4x great grandmother.
171. C.W.G.C. Headstone
M/32520 SERJEANT
T.A. BENNETT
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
23rd OCTOBER 1920 AGED 26
"Thy Will be Done"
Matt.xxvi 42
BLIGH see GARRATT
206. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORIAM
ELIZA BOAKES
OF
SHORNE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 12th 1911
AGED 70 YEARS
Eliza Boakes, Wife of Abraham, of London Road, Farmer of 50 acres, employing 1 man, 1881 Census. Living on own means at Hayes Terrace, 1901, 1911 Census. Born London. (see Plaque inside church)
199. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIETT BOTTING
WHO DIED 27th JUNE 1888
AGED 66 YEARS
"To Live in Hearts we leave behind is not to Die"
ALSO THOMAS BOTTING
BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIEDE 31st DEC. 1899
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET BURGESS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd FEB. 1953
AGED 94 YEARS
Thomas Botting, Market Gardener, Shorne Street, 1861 Census
Harriet Burgess, Widow and Dress Maker of Mill Hill Road, living with William and Eleanor Couchman.
204. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA JANE BOTTING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
8th MAY 1892
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE BOTTING
WHO DIED 27th NOV. 1919
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO OF
STEPHEN H. BOTTING
WHO DIED 24th JAN. 1927
AGED 81 YEARS
George Botting, Agricultural Labourer of Victoria Cottages 1901 Census
Stephen Botting, Agricultural Labourer of Randall Bottom, 1881 Census; Cement Labourer, same place, 1901 Census.
Another of Shorne's notable Cricketers, who played twice for Kent ("The History of Kent County Cricket", 1907)
185. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD BROWN
WHO DIED FEBY. 1St 1901
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO
CAROLINE BROWN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECR. 1St 1905
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE MARY BROWN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVR. 2Nd 1903
AGED 49 YEARS
"Their End was Peace"
187. Small Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
"OMEE"
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND HEPHZIBAH BROWN
WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 26th 1902
AGED 14 MONTHS
ALSO "EVELYN"
DAUGHTER OF J. AND H. BROWN
AGED 3 WEEKS SEP. 29th 1897
"Suffer the Little Ones
To Come unto Me"
178. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED JAMES BROWN
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 24th 1907
AGED 47 YEARS
"He Gives His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO HIS WIFE
SARAH HANNAH BROWN
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 12th 1928
AGED 75 YEARS
"Love Never Faileth"
Alfred Brown, Wood Cutter, 1881 Census; Grocer, Kelly's Directory 1891 and 1903; Gate Maker 1901 Census.
Albert Brown, Wood Dealer, 1901 Census; Dairy Farmer of the Ridgeway, 1911 Census, Kelly's Directory 1913, same man ?
175. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
"MILLY"
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND HEPHZIBAH BROWN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
26th AUGUST 1908
AGED 7 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
(R.A.F. Badge)
ALSO
PETER JOHN BROWN
AGED 20
WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1940
IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
174. Headstone and Curbs
IN
EVER
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WILLIAM BROWN
WHO PASSED AWAY
21st OCT. 1916 AGED 64 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the
Shadows Flee Away"
ALSO HEPHZIBAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY
22nd OCT. 1954 AGED 80 YEARS
John Brown, Farmer, Fruit, Hop Grower of Ifield Place, 1901, 1911 Census; Kelly's Directory 1903, 1913.
"Gravesend Reporter", October 1916
"THE LATE MR JOHN BROWN
The funeral of Mr John Brown, aged 64, who resided at Ifield Farm, Shorne, took place on Wednesday at Shorne Churchyard. The Rev. G.S. Read (Gravesend) and the Rev. R. Tanner, M.A., (Vicar of Shorne), officiated at the church and the graveside, and Mr Vine presided at the organ. Mr Brown was for many years a member of the Parish Council; one of the School managers and overseer, and a trustee of the local charities.
The coffin was of polished oak and brass mounted. Workmen from the farm were the bearers, and they and their wives contributed a large and very beautiful wreath. The chief mourners were: Harold and Donald Brown (sons), Mr Albert Brown (brother), Lieut Beadle and Messrs. F. Hollands and E. Patterson, Junior (nephews), Messrs. W.T., J.M. And E. Hollands, Rev. F.R. Brunskill, and Mr A. Houghton (brothers in law). Those present at the church were Dr Inman, Major Athow, Mr Scriven, Messrs. L. and T. Maclean, Mr Williams, Mr G. Long, Mr T.C. Robertson, Mr A.C. Renton, Mr W. Stickens, and many others. The floral tributes were sent from Mrs Brown (wife), several from members of the family and relatives, the farm employees, Mr W. Hollands, Messrs, Thornton and Manger, Mr Judge, Mr Coolnut and Mr and Mrs Houghton. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J.T. Cooper and Son, Gravesend. A memorial service will be held at the Primitive Methodist Chapel on Sunday morning by the Rev. G.S. Read."
At the Memorial Service, the Rev. Read tells us that :
Mr Brown had been much respected and held in the highest esteem by his intimate acquaintances. He had first set up in the grocery business but his health required a change of environment, so he took up farming at Ifield, 19 years previously. "He was upright, scrupulously honest and just in his dealings with men, unselfish, unassuming, sincere and true......... a man of few words...........he loved his home; it was the dearest spot on earth. In his early days he dreamed of the time when he would live at Ifield Farm. In course of time his dream was realised. But the building did not make his home, love did."
184. Small Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALBERT EDWARD BROWN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 18th SEPT. 1925
AGED 54 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ANNIE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th JULY 1940
AGED 65 YEARS
"Resting"
Edward Brown, Wood Dealer of 3 Hanbury Cottages, 1881 Census; Market Gardener of the Ridgeway, 1891 Census, same man ?
BROWN, Henry see FISHER
BRUNSDEN see BAILEY
BURGESS see BOTTING
188. Pedestals and Cross
IN EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
NELLIE
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
AMOS AND NELLIE CLARK
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS APRIL 25th 1903
AGED 3 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
Amos Clark, child buried here, Police Constable, in Knightsbridge, Hammersmith and Ealing, 1891, 1901 and 1911 Census, born in Shorne
173. Headstone
IN
MEMORIAM
ELIZABETH COOPER
DIED 6th DEC.
1927
AGED 78
Elizabeth Cooper, Wife of John, an Agricultural Labourer of Higham 1901 Census
164. Headstone, Book Type Tablet, Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
JABEZ COUCHMAN
WHO DIED JUNE 8th 1916
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA COUCHMAN
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1931
AGED 83 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO WILLIAM JABEZ REYNOLDS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
PASSED AWAY MARCH 17th 1960
AGED 57 YEARS
"At Rest"
Book Tablet
ALSO
ETHEL
REYNOLDS
MOTHER
ABOVE
WHO DIED
23rd MARCH
1962
AGED 75
CREMATED
AT CHARINGALSO
WILLIAM
GEORGE
OF HER
HUSBAND
WHO DIED
24th AUG.
1953
AGED 76
CREMATED
AT CHARING
Jabez Couchman, Agricultural Labourer, Smith Street, 1881 Census; Labourer, Smith's Cottages, 1891 Census and Roadman, Rural District Council, 1911 Census.
Married Harriet Buggs at St. Margaret, Rochester in April 1870
195. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA FISHER
FORMERLY OF TENTERDEN
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1893
IN THE 90th YEAR OF HER AGE
"In the Hope of [ ] Resurrection"
ALSO EDITH
BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY BROWN
WHO DIED JULY 21st 1909
AGED 62 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY BROWN
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ?]
[NOVEMBER] [ ] 1914
IN HIS [69th] YEAR
"Lord, in thy Gracious Keeping,
Leave we now thy Servant Sleeping"
Eliza Fisher, House Keeper to Thomas Solomon at Queen's Farm, 1861 Census
Henry Brown, Office Caretaker at Uralite Works, 1901 Census
176. Large Plot, Granite Pedestals, Cross, Tablet
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR
YOUNGEST SON OF THE LATE
WILLIAM & LOUISA FOWLE
OF BOXLEY, KENT
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1920 AGED 56
ALSO LOUISA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEB. 8th 1953 AGED 85
North Side
ALSO HILDA LAURA
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
ARTHUR FOWLE
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 2nd 1932
South Side
BERTHA FOWLE
DIED APRIL 13th 1964 AGED 70
AND LIONEL FOWLE
DIED SEPT. 2nd 1968 AGED 59
BOTH CREMATED
Tablet
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
GRACE ISOBEL
FOWLE
DIED
22nd OCTOBER 1983
AGED 85 YEARS
Arthur Fowle, Master Iron Monger,(Employer) of Darnley Road, Gravesend, 1901 Census; died at his house, "Boxley". Pelham Road, Gravesend.
"Gravesend Reporter", 12th March 1920
"DEATH OF MR A. FOWLE
THE CLOSE OF A USEFUL CAREER
We regret to record the death of Mr Arthur Fowle of Pelham – road, Gravesend, which occurred on Monday last. Deceased who was 56 years old, had been confined to his bed for about a month.
The youngest son of the late William and Louisa Fowle of Boxley, Kent, deceased was a partner in the old established firm of Fowle Bros., ironmongers and tool smiths of King street and Parrock street. Deceased leaves a widow, three daughters and a son, for whom sympathy is felt in their bereavement. One of the daughters is Miss Bertha Fowle*, the talented artist, whose works have been purchased by Her Majesty the Queen. Although Mr Fowle did not take a very prominent part in the public life of the Borough, he did useful and appreciated work in connection with various local institutions, and was ready to give his support to any movement for the good of the community. He was a valued member of the Committee of the Gravesend Hospital, and some years ago was a churchwarden of Holy Trinity Church.
Following a service at St James Church at 12.15 today (Friday) , the interment will take place at Shorne"
* Bertha seems to have specialised in flower paintings, which can be found on the Internet
209. "Rocks" Pedestal, Cross and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HOWARD FRANCIS
WHO DIED 9th FEB. 1885
AGED 33
"Come unto Me all ye
That Labour and are
Heavy Laden and I
Will give you Rest"
Howard Francis, Cement Manufacturer in Hampshire ? 1881 Census, born Lambeth
207. Large Pedestal and Cross
East Side
IN MEMORY OF
HANNAH ELIZABETH GARRATT
WIDOW OF THE LATE
WILLIAM GARRATT
DIED AT HILL HOUSE IN THIS PARISH
19th JULY 1897
AGED 85 YEARS
West Side
ROBERT THOMAS GARRATT
DIED AT WOODLANDS, SHORNE
4th MARCH 1874
AGED 23 YEARS
North Side
IN MEMORY OF
EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JABEZ BLIGH
DIED AT HILL HOUSE, SHORNE
6th FEBRUARY 1894
AGED 55 YEARS
South Side
JABEZ BLIGH
DIED JUNE 19th 1900
AGED 67 YEARS
Hannah Garratt, Widow of William Garratt, Farmer of Woodlands, 1865 Post Office Directory. As a Widow she was living on income from houses, etc., 1881 Census.
Robert Garratt, son of above, no occupation ? 1871 Census
Jabez Bligh, of Woodlands,Water Colour Artist, son in law of Hannah Garratt, 1891 Census
Although his work does not appear to be of the highest rank, it is still for sale today on the Internet.
197. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THOMAS GOFF
BORN [ ] AUG. 1827 DIED 11th DEC. 1895
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS GOFF
BORN [ ] [1820 ?] DIED [ ] AUG. 1913
[AGED 93 YEARS]
Thomas Goff, Game Keeper of 2 Earl of Darnley Cottages, 1881 and 1891 Census, Pensioner, 1911 Census.
183. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMILY EUDORA
WIDOW OF GEORGE GOSSET HILL
WHO DIED AT SHORNE 4th SEPT. 1904
AGED 75 YEARS
R.I.P.
Emily Hill, Death Notice in "The Times"
182. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS HOLLANDS
WHO PASSED AWAY SEPT. 24th 1903
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIET HOLLANDS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 21st 1903
"He hath been Mindful of Us"
ALSO
MARTIN HARRY
THE BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 24th 1889
AGED 22 YEARS
INTERRED IN HALLING CEMETERY
Thomas Hollands, Farmer, Lower Shorne, Kelly's Directory 1903
180. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EBENEEZER HOLLANDS
WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1919
AGED 52 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE EBENEEZER
LOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE MAY HOLLANDS
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1951
AGED 81 YEARS
"As thy Day, thy Strength Shall Be"
Ebeneezer Hollands, Farmer, Hop Grower, Green Farm; Holland Brothers, Farmers, Market Gardeners, Graziers, Green Farm, Kelly's Directory 1903, 1913 and 1927
"Gravesend Reporter", March 17th 1951
"HE CELEBRATED TWO SILVER WEDDINGS
DEATH OF MR. E. HOLLANDS OF SHORNE
The death occurred in Gravesend hospital on Tuesday, after an illness of seven weeks, of Mr. Ebeneezer Hollands, of Green Farm, Shorne. He leaves a son, Mr. Frank M. Hollands, and a daughter Mrs H.C. Loft.
Born in Halling, he came to live at Shorne in 1896, where his farm, in which Mr Frank Hollands was given a partnership, now covers 270 acres.
The late Mr Hollands had had an almost unique experience of celebrating two silver weddings. His first wife died in June, 1919, and he married again in March 1921. He was for many years Chairman of Shorne Parish Council, an office now held by his son. He was also Vice – Chairman of the Strood Rural District Council, on which Mr Frank Hollands now serves. He sat on the former Board of Guardians and the Assessment Committee.
A farmer throughout his residence in Shorne, he held, at the time of his death a prominent position with the Rochester Fatstock Association , and was Chairman of the Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association for many years.
Very keen on shooting, Mr Hollands was considered to be the best marksman in the district, and continued this hobby until a short time prior to his death.
He leaves also one grandson and one grand daughter and five great grand children. The funeral, at Shorne Church, takes place today (Friday) at 1.45 p. m."
186. Headstone
IN
LOVING AND
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
EVALINE JANE
THE DEVOTED AND BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR KNIGHTS HOUGHTON
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1902
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR INFANT SON
JOSEPH ROBERT
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1902
AGED 22 DAY
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO DOUGLAS JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT GRANTHAM APRIL 30th 1941
AGED 40 YEARS
Arthur Knights Houghton, Baker 1911 Census, Kelly's Directory 1927
200. Headstone and Curbs
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEBRANCE
OF
JOSEPH HOUGHTON
WHO DIED APRIL 3rd 1908
AGED 68
ALSO WILLIAM MILLER KNIGHTS
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1889
AGED 81
AND SUSAN KNIGHTS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1892
AGED 88
ALSO EMILY HOUGHTON
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE JOS. HOUGHTON
WHO DIED JULY 31st 1924
AGED 89
Joseph Houghton, Baker, Kelly's Directory, 1882 and 1891; Retired Baker 1901 Census.
According to Allen's "History of Shorne", Houghton was the last Miller to use Shorne Mill. He lived opposite the "Rose and Crown" and was leader of the Primitive Methodists, who to begin with, met in the back of his shop. He bought land in The Street for the Chapel.
William Miller Knight, Paper Maker/ Paper Finisher at St. Neott's, Huntingdonshire, 1851,1861,1871 and 1881Census
Susan Knights was mother of Emily Houghton
165. Pedestals and Cross
IN
LOVINR MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
ELEANOR JEFFERY
WHO FELL ASLEEP FEBRUARY 22nd 1823
AGED 50 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
Eleanor Jeffery, Wife of Joseph, Marine Engineer ? of Milton, 1901 Census
172. "Cross" Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES
JANE JENSEN
[WHO DIED] JUNE [ ] 1921
AGED 75
"He that Keepeth Israel, Shall
Neither Slumber nor Sleep"
Rear
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH
MARY BURGESS
DIED MARCH 5th 1932
AGED 61
203. Pedestals and Cross
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY KENTISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1885
AGED 34 YEARS
AND ERNEST INFANT SON OF ABOVE
BORN AUGUST 17th 1885
DIED JULY 9th 1886
Henry Kentish, Gardener of Garden Row, 1881 Census
KNIGHTS see HOUGHTON
193. Headstone, Curbs and Foot Stone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
LYDIA ANN LINDSAY
WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1895
AGED 85 YEARS
"In Thee O Lord have I put my Trust"
ALSO OF JULIET LINDSAY
NIECE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 13th 1908 AGED 66 YEARS
"She is not Dead but Sleepeth"
Luke viii 52
"Until the Day Break and the
Shadows Flee Away"
Cant. 11 7
Lydia Lindsay, Dress Maker at St. Pancras, sister in law to Juliet Stubbings, a Lodging House Keeper, 1861 Census
Juliet Lindsay, Retired School Mistress in Northamptonshire, born in London, 1901 Census
181. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES MACLEAN, JUNR.
WHO DIED JULY 3rd 1903
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO JEAN MACLEAN
HIS MOTHER
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 9th 1926
AGED 81 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
MARSHALL see MORRAD
Harriet Marshall, Widow of The Street, sister of Henry Stevens, Agricultural Labourer, 1891 Census
179. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD TAYLOR MASKELL PASSED AWAY 16th JUNE 1909 AGED 46
South Side
ALSO EMMA MASKELL HIS BELOVED WIFE PASSED AWAY1st NOV. 1937 AGED 65
198. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
ANN MORRAD
WHO DIED [ ] MAY 1892
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO OF
HA[RRIET] MARSHALL
[WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1893]
[AGED 77 YEARS]
Ann Morrad, Servant to Richard Parsons of Greenhill House, Cobham, Landed Proprietor, born Cobham,1851 Census, Annuitant born at Luddesdown, 1871 Census, same woman ?
166. C.W.G.C. Headstone
SE/22545 PRIVATE
FRANK NOBLE
ROYAL ARMY VET. CORPS.
6th OCTOBER 1916
"Gone but not Forgotten"
208. low Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LYDIA MAY ORSBOURN
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1927
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO LYDIA
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1951
IN HER 65th YEAR
ALSO HER HUSBAND CHARLES
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th FEB. 1957
AGED 75 YEARS
Charles Orsbourn, Farm Worker, 1911 Census
196. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
ANN PRATT
WHO ENTERED INTO REST APRIL 7th 1894
AGED 80
ALSO OF
RICHARD PRATT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [MARCH [ ] 1900
[AGED 80]
Richard Pratt, Game Keeper of the Mausoleum at Cobham ? 1881 census
REYNOLDS see COUCHMAN
177. Granite Block and Curbs
OUR BELOVED
PARENTS
THOMAS RIGDEN
WHO DIED 17th SEPT. 1925
AGED 66
AND HIS WIFE AMY
DIED 3rd DEC. 1963 AGED 84
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER
MARGERY GRACE
DIED 21st MARCH 1963 AGED 54
"In Thy Light shall we see Light"
Thomas Rigden, Commercial Traveller, (Ironmongery) of Portland Road, Gravesend 1901 Census
202. Headstone, Completely Eroded and Foot Stone
C.[ ] S. 1881
[CHARLOTTE SAXTON]
[AUGUST 1881]
[AGED 29 YEARS]
168. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALBERT SHEAD
WHO PASSED AWAY
7th APRIL 1920 AGED 51
"In Coelo Quies"
ALSO
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
EMILY SHEAD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th AUGUST 1933
AGED 66 YEARS
190. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
East Side
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
STANLEY SOLOMON
OF THONG
BORN MARCH 1st 1847
DIED JULY 2nd 1893
West Side
ALSO
MARIE
LOUISE SOLOMON
YOUNGER DAUGHTER
BORN JULY 7th 1874 AT UPCHURCH, KENT
DIED MAY 29th 1906 AT DOORNKOP
INTERRED AT NATAL, S. AFRICA
Stanley Solomon, Farmer of Cheney's Farm 1891 Census
192. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY LOUISA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM SIMMONS SOLOMON
OF HILL HOUSE
WHO DIED NOV. 13th 1906
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM SIMMONS SOLOMON
HER BELOVED HUSBAND
OF HILL HOUSE, SHORNE
LATE OF BELTINGE, HERNE BAY
WHO DIED AUGT. 22Nd 1917
AGED 75 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
William Simmons Solomon, Farmer at Herne in 1881 Census, 360 acres, employing 14 men and 2 boys; Retired Farmer at Shorne, 1911 Census
201. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
THOMAS STONEHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 28th 1872 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 23rd 1905 AGED 68 YEARS
"The Lord will Bless for Ever
Those who His Love have Known
Nor Life, Nor Death can Sever,
The Saviour from His Own"
Thomas Stoneham, Carter at Lower Shorne, 1861 Census
170. Pedestal, Cross and Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT ERNEST TANNER
NINE YEARS VICAR OF SHORNE
PASSED FROM EARTH
OCT. 12th 1919 AGED 58
"He that Believeth on Me, though
He Die, yet shall he Live"
St. John xi 25
194. Broken Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES THOMPSON
DIED DECEMBER 11th 1898
AGED 61
ALSO ANN THOMPSON
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 13th 1907
AGED 48
"Gone but not Forgotten"
James Thompson, Agricultural Labourer of Mill Hill Cottages 1891 Census
191. Headstone and Curbs
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
2nd LT. ARTHUR SIDNEY WELCH R.G.A.
WHO FELL IN ACTION 29th SEPT. 1917
AGED 28
INTERRED IN DUHALLOW CEMETERY, BELGIUM
"Could we have clasped his dying hand,
And hear his last farewell,
It would not have been so hard to part,
With the one we loved so well.
Friends may think we may forget him,
When at times they see us smile,
But they never know the sorrow,
Which that smile hides all the while"
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA WELCH
WHO DIED SEPT. 5th 1901
AGED 57
"I heard the Voice of Jesus say, "Come
Unto Me and Rest""
ALSO
GEORGE WELCH
HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 21st 1921
AGED 80
"His End was Peace"
George Welch, died December 1921,Estate Labourer, of 2 Ivy Cottages 1881 Census, Labourer, Earl's Estate, 1911 Census
Arthur Welch, Bombardier, Royal Garrison Artillery in Hong Kong, 1911 Census
189. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE EDWARD WELCH
DIED 14th ? JANUARY 1921
AGED 47
AND HIS WIFE
ROSA
DIED 6th MAY 1930
AGED 53
"At Rest"
George Welch, died January 1921, Carpenter's Labourer, 1911 Census
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PLAN OF SECTION E GRAVES
(NOT TO SCALE)
This plan is purely diagrammatic, designed to give approximate
positions only, it is not meant to be accurate representations.
Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary the Virgin Church, Chalk
Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary the Virgin Church, Chalk - recorded by D. E. Williams 2013.
Introduction
Leland Duncan recorded the churchyard in 1922. I am following in his footsteps. the numbers are the same numbers he listed in his notebook (on the Kent Archaeological Society website). Because I am including post Duncan monuments the numbers have been suffixed and are close to the original numbered monument. his map is fairly accurate but being a sketch map there are some minor inaccuracies. his recording was quite precise but not exhaustive and he ignored the original layout. There are a few mistakes and omissions, e.g. of John Rose, etc. on no. 23. some monuments are now missing and I have indicated this.
"I am grateful to the Rev. Nigel Bourne for his prompt and friendly response to my request for access to the interior of his church."
D.L. Williams 2013
THE CHURCH FROM THE SOUTH WEST
CHURCHYARD
1. PORTLAND STONE CHEST TOMB, ONLY THE BASE REMAINS, (FROM DUNCAN)
GLADDISH FAMILY'S RUINED TOMB, 1800 - 1843
NOBODY SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CHEST TOMB, ONLY
THE BASE OF WHICH, REMAINS IN SITU. THE HEADSTONE LYING FACE DOWN
ON TOP, HAS BEEN CEMENTED DOWN. I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN IT IS THAT OF
THE CARTER FAMILY, (NO. 9). ADJOINING THE BASE, TO THE EAST, IS THE CHEST
TOMB OF THOMAS BROWN AND HIS WIFE, SARAH (FORMERLY GLADDISH), 1786 AND 1796.
TOP
BENEATH THIS TOMB LIE THE REMAINS OF
MR. TOW[NSEND] GLADDISH
WHO IN THE FLOWER AND VIGOUR OF HIS AGE
(REST LEFT OUT BY DUNCAN)
OBIIT 2nd APRIL 1800
AGED 34 YEARS
[ALSO] MRS SUSAN GLADDISH
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
OBIIT 8th FEBRUARY 1832
AGED 63 YEARS
SOUTH SIDE
TOWNSEND
SECOND SON OF TOWNSEND & SUSAN GLADDISH
WHO DIED 23rd MAY 1816
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO
CAROLINE SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th SEPTEMBER 1820
AGED 21 YEARS
EAST SIDE
ALSO
MARY
ELDEST DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF
MR LAURENCE H. WINCKWORTH
OF DARENTH
WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1822
AGED 28 YEARS
WEST SIDE
ALSO
SARAH GLADDISH
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th APRIL 1843
AGED 75 YEARS
............
SARAH GLADDISH, OF CHALK, Spinster 1843
P.C.C. Will dated 4th January 1843
£150 each to, nephews, William Gladdish, Thomas Nunn Gladdish and Henry Hubble, niece Sarah wife of Henry Rosher. To each of the children of niece Mary Winckworth, deceased. £50, to half brothers William Brown of West Court, Chalk and Thomas Brown £300,to Harriett wife of Samuel Shepherd of Hanover Square, Silversmith, £100. Her rings, plate, linen as follows; one third to Elizabeth wife of William Gladdish, Sarah wife of Henry Rosher and the 3 daughters of Mary Winckworth in equal shares, one third to William Brown and one third to Thomas Brown. Residue to William Brown, who is executor.
Witnesses: J.S. Bullard, Rochester, Gentleman and James Goulds?, Bailiff to William Brown, West Court, Chalk.
Proved 27th May 1843. Granted to executors of William Brown, who died without administering will; they are William and Henry Brown and George Gunning.
2. PORTLAND STONE STONE CHEST TOMB
BROWN HEADSTONE, 1784 - 1923
WILLIAM BROWN, WHO DIED IN 1861, RESTS HERE
NORTH SIDE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR
WILLIAM BROWN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER THE 20th 1786
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO SARAH BROWN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST THE 15th 1796
AGED 51 YEARS
EAST SIDE
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BROWN ESQ.
LATE OF FILBORO AND EAST COURT
IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 22nd DAY
OF JUNE 1861 AGED 53 YEARS
AND WHOSE REMAINS ARE
DEPOSITED IN THE GRAVE
IMMEDIATELY ADJOINING
............
WILLIAM BROWN, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1787
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd September 1784
To his "honoured" mother Sarah Batt, for life, an annuity of £10, from his real and personal estate. His houses, farms, gardens, orchard, parcels of land etc., purchased from Henry Watson and the heirs of Sir William Milman, in Chalk and Shorne, now in his own occupation; also all other property which he or any trustee holds, to his wife Sarah for life. After her death then to Benjamin Hubble of Shinglewell in Ifield, Yeoman and his executors, etc., for a term of 500 years, upon trust. After the end, sooner or later, of the term, then to his son William and his heirs, subject to the annuity of £10 and other legacies, mentioned below. In default of heirs, then to his son, Thomas and his heirs, with some conditions.
In default of heirs, then to first son his wife may have or be expecting at the time of his death.
In default then to second, third or forth son, etc., in priority of birth. In default, then to daughter Elizabeth and all other daughters living or expected at his death, shared equally, for ever.
The above 500 year term to Benjamin Hubble is limited upon special trust, that Hubble and his executors, shall by sale or mortgage, of the term of 500 years, of and in the above property, from the rents and profits, raise enough money at interest to pay certain legacies. After the payment of the legacies, the term of 500 years will be void and cease.
To Thomas Rickman ans Christian Rickman, son and daughter of the late Thomas Rickman of Shorne, Yeoman, £100 each at 21 years of age.
To wife Sarah, , for life, the free use of his money, investments, debts, household goods, leases and stock of farms, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, corn, grain and implements, etc. After her death, then to son in law, Townsend Gladdish, £550; to daughter in law, Sarah Gladdish and children, Elizabeth and Thomas Brown and all other children yet to be born, except the first son yet to be born, £800 each at 21 years, attained within 3 months after his wife's death, the remainder when they reach 21 years. The legacies from his personal estate, any shortfall to come from his real estate. Executors can, in wife's lifetime, advance money to Townsend and Sarah Gladdish, Elizabeth and Thomas Brown, to help them set up in business or day of marriage, with wife's consent; sums not to exceed £450 for Townsend and £800 for the others. The sums advanced to be deducted from the legacies or if full sum is paid, then that is a full discharge for legacy.
If any of the above make any claim, when they are 21, against the estate or estate of the late William Gladdish or testator's marriage settlement, or refuse to sign a release, then their legacy is void. Benjamin Hubble and wife Sarah Brown are executors and guardians of his children during their minority. Benjamin Hubble is to have 5 guineas for mourning.
Witnesses: C. Mitchin, John Wyburn and J. W. Evans
Proved 27th November 1787
William Brown married his first wife, Ann Kempton at Chalk in 1764. She is buried in Shorne churchyard, with her first husband, under a fine headstone.
3. HEADSTONE, 3 FOOTSTONES AND 2 FLAT BODY STONES
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH HUBBLE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd A.D. 1814
AGED 9 YEARS
ALSO ANN THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AUGUST 29th A.D. 1817
AGED 5 MONTHS
ALSO GEORGE THEIR SON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 24th A.D. 1818
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON
WHO DIED AT SEA
FEBRUARY 24th? 1824
AGED 15 YEARS
4. HEADSTONE AND BODY STONE
IN MEMORY
OF MARY BROWN DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND SARAH BROWN OF THIS
PARISH WHO DIED THE 4th OF APRIL 1784
AGED 11 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO LETITIA BROWN WHO DIED THE
22nd OF APRIL 1784 AGED 7 MONTHS
IN THIS GRAVE ARE ALSO DEPOSTED THE
REMAINS OF WILLIAM BROWN ESQ.
LATE OF FILBORO & EAST COURT IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 22nd DAY OF JUNE 1861
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN NOVEMBER 20th 1801
DIED MARCH 7th 1892
ALSO EMILY BROWN
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1923
AGED 84 YEARS
SARAH BROWN, OF CHALK, Widow 1796
P.C.C. Will dated 20th October 1795
She has paid in discharge of the debts, etc., of her late husband, William Brown, the sum of £1,000 +, the whole of which her son William Brown, "will receive the benefit of, exclusive of my other children". £1,000 to her other children, as follows, £200 to son Townsend Gladdish and daughters, Elizabeth Brown and Sarah Gladdish. £400 to son Thomas Brown, "on account of his infirmities". Her plate, jewels, rings, best linen, table linen and sheets, to daughters Sarah Gladdish and Elizabeth Brown, equally shared.
Residue of money, debts, securities, stock on farm, household goods, servants linen, etc., to son William Brown, for ever, he is also executor.
Witnesses: Richard Reeder and John Evans
Proved 3rd September 1796
5. HEADSTONE
COOK HEADSTONEJOHN COOK OF SHORNE, 1815, AND MARY, HIS WIFE, 1818
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN COOK
(LATE OF SHORNE) WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 6th OF SEPTEMBER 1815
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN COOK WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF JANUARY 1818
AGED 55 YEARS
............
JOHN COOK, OF SHORNE, Victualler 1815
P.C.C. Will dated 17th September 1812
Two codicils dated 17th September 1812 and 5th October 1812
His six freehold cottages in Shorne Hill, Shorne Street and Higham, occupied by Robert Elliott, John Legge, Henry Elliott, Aaron Roots and John Holling. His ½ share of a cottage at Shorne Ridgeway, occupied by Lucas Slaughter and of 6½ acres of arable and orchard belonging to it, also occupied by Slaughter, to his friends Robert Stevens of the Bank of England, Gentleman and his son, Henry James Stevens of Church Street, Spitalfields, Silk Manufacturer, upon trust. They are to permit his wife, Mary to have the rents for life; after her death, they are to permit his niece Mary Ann Willisford to have the same rents for life. After her death, they are to sell his freehold estate and share the proceeds, equally among the children of Mary Ann Willisford "lawfully begotten" when they are 21 years of age. If Mary Ann dies without any "lawfull" children, then the money is to be shared between his nephews, John and William Willisford, great nephew, John Cook Willisford, son of the above John Willisford, and niece Charlotte Eden wife of Thomas Eden.
His rights in the leasehold house he now lives in , and carries on the business of victualler and the goodwill of the business, stock in trade, household furniture (with some exceptions) to his wife Mary and nephew John Willisford, upon trust, to sell. His wife to have ½ of the proceeds, the other half to niece Mary Ann Willisford. His wife can carry on his business for 6 months after his decease; she can take any household furniture, plate, linen and china, before the sale, as she wishes, to furnish a house for her own use.
To Robert and Henry James Stevens, £600 consolidated 3% annuities in the Bank of England, upon trust; from this they are to pay, ½ yearly dividends to his wife, Mary, for life.
After her death, they are to sell the annuities and pay proceeds to nephews, John and William Willisford, great nephew John Cook Willisford and niece Charlotte Eden, £50 each. The remainder to niece Mary Ann Willisford. To nephew John Willisford, friends Robert and Henry Stevens, £10 reach for mourning, "as a small compliment for their trouble".
All ready money, book debts and other personal estate, not otherwise disposed of, to wife Mary. Each of his trustees will deduct sums to reimburse themselves all reasonable charges. Wife and John Willisford are executors.
Witnesses: J. Parker, Newington Green, R. Parker, Doctors' Commons and John Powell, Clerk to Mr Parker.
Codicil A
To nephew John Willisford, his watch and silver buckles.
Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: R. Parker, Doctors' Commons, John Powell and George Drewery
Codicil B
He had said in his will that after the death of his wife and niece Mary Ann Willisford, his trustees are to sell his freehold estate, now in order to facilitate such a sale, the receipt or receipts of his trustees shall be a good and valid for the purchaser of his freehold estate. No purchaser or purchasers of his freehold estate shall be obliged to see the due application of the purchase money, or be accountable for any misappropriation of the same.
Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: George Drewery, John Hooker and James Layton
Proved 24th October 1815
6. HEADSTONE, FALLEN AND BROKEN (MISSING SECTIONS FROM DUNCAN)
HERE LIETH
[THE] BODY OF
SAMUEL GORDON
OF THIS PARISH [WHO]
DEPARTED THIS [LIFE]
MAY [YE 13th 1737]
[AGED 37 YEARS]
............
SAMUEL GORDON, OF CHALK, Victualler 1737
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 18th October 1734
To wife Mary, all linen, plate and household goods in his Chalk house, and all real and personal estate. His wife to have care and management of all his children and to "set them well educated and brought up", when they are old enough she is to put them out to trade, as she thinks fit; she is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Clarke, Edward Faulkener and John Franklyn
Proved 3rd June 1737
7. IRON FRAME - PLAQUE MISSING, (FROM DUNCAN)
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
ELEANOR WILMOTT JARVIS
WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1883
AGED 3 YEARS
8. HEADSTONE (STEEP ANGLE)
EDWARD MARTIN, 1760
IN MEMORY
OF MR EDWD. MARTIN
OF THIS PARISH YEOMAN
WHO DIED MARCH YE 6th 1760
AGED 37 YEARS
------------Ground Level------------
(Verses, eroded & obscured by angle of stone)
............
EDWARD MARTIN, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1760
P.C.C. Will dated 4th October 1752
To sister Mary Prince wife of Thomas Prince of Higham, Yeoman, £30. To his nieces, Mary, Elizabeth and Margaret Martin, daughters of his brother George, late of Chalk, Yeoman, deceased, £30 each at 21 or day of marriage. To Rev. Major Nourse of Shorne, (Vicar of Higham), and Richard Jackson of Chalk, but now of Gravesend, Yeoman, 1 guinea each to buy mourning rings. Residue including household goods, bonds, corn, hay and farming implements, to Rev. Nourse and Richard Jackson, in trust, for the benefit of his son in law Samuel Gordon and daughter in law Elizabeth Gordon, and his daughter Mary Martin. Trustees to sell residue and share proceeds equally to the latter, when all are 21 years of age. In the meantime money to be invested in the Public Funds; interest for their education and maintenance. His daughter Mary is to have an additional £100.
Before his marriage with his late wife, Mary, he was bound to Robinson Winfield of London, in the penal sum of £400, with the condition to pay £200 to Samuel and Elizabeth Gordon, if he should survive his wife. The £200 is to be deemed part of the share of the value of his residue he has bequeathed them. Major Nourse and Richard Jackson are executors.
Witnesses: G. Parker and James Pearson
Proved 9th May 1760, granted to Samuel Gordon, Rev. Nourse has died and Richard Jackson has renounced executorship.
9. HEADSTONE (MISSING, MAY BE FACE DOWN ON NO. 1, FROM DUNCAN)
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
JOHN WILLIAM CARTER
WHO DIED 22nd AUGUST 1860
AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO WALTER OFFRILL CARTER
WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1862
AGED 6 WEEKS
ALSO SARAH ANN CARTER
WHO DIED 18th SEPTEMBER 1866
AGED 27 HOURS
ALSO ALBERT WILLIAM CARTER
WHO DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1858
AGED 1 YEAR AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO RICHARD JAMES CARTER
DROWNED 23rd JULY 1868
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD ADAM CARTER
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1871
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO JAMES WILLIAM CARTER
LOST IN THE TUG NAPOLEON
OFF THE NORTH FORELAND
14th OCTOBER 1881
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO JAMES WILLIAM CARTER
FATHER TO THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th JULY 1887
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SIMMONS
WHO DIED 20th MAY 1886
AGED 46 YEARS
............
RICHARD JAMES CARTER 1868
Gravesend Reporter, 30th July 1868
"FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT.--- On Saturday morning a sad accident happened on the river, near to the Clifton Marine Parade, whereby a young man named Richard James Carter, 17 years of age, met his death through the capsizing of a boat. As soon as the melancholy affair was known to the deceased's parents, who reside at Denton, a reward was offered for the recovery of the body, and on Wednesday evening, at six o'clock, two young men named James Minter and Sotherton, whilst on the river in a boat, found the body of the deceased floating in about mid channel, and they brought it to the Town Pier, and gave information to the police.
An inquest was held at the Town Hall, by E. A. Hilder, Esq., coroner, on Thursday afternoon, and from the evidence adduced, it appeared that deceased was employed in a dock boat belonging to the East and West India Docks.
On the morning of the 25th ult., deceased and a young man named William Smith, in the employ of the London Dock Co., were sailing in a dock boat on the river, to go alongside a ship, and when against the vessel, a heavy wind from the ship's quarter struck the boat, and took all the power out of her rudder, and she plunged into the river and both occupants were immersed. There was an ebb tide, and the wind was blowing hard from the eastward at the time. Smith managed to secure two sculls , and placing one under each arm, succeeded in keeping himself afloat. Deceased was seen struggling in the water for two or three minutes, and then disappeared. There was no vessel near at the time that could render any assistance, and neither the deceased nor Smith could swim. Smith was shortly afterwards picked up, Both were skilled in the management of sailing boats. Every precaution was taken in properly managing her and the occurrence was purely accidental. ----- Verdict, "Accidentally drowned.""
JAMES WILLIAM CARTER 1881
The Times, 17th October 1881
"Nothing has been seen or heard of the steam tug Napoleon, of London, William Houghton, Master, since last Friday afternoon, when she went to the assistance of the ship Allanshaw 10 or 15 miles off the North Foreland, in answer to a signal of distress from the ship. The Napoleon is supposed to have foundered in the gale with all hands, nine in number"
The Times, 22nd October 1881
"Mr W. Watkins, the owner of the steam tug Napoleon, writes from 20, London street, E.C., in reference to the paragraph in The Times of Wednesday concerning this missing tug, supposed to have foundered off the North Foreland in the heavy gale of yesterday week; "I regret to say that there is no news of either vessel or crew, and I have now given up all hope of their safety. These men had been endeavouring to render assistance to the ship Allanshaw, which vessel was returning disabled after collision, and with loss of sails, anchor and chains. Most of the crew had been many years in my service, and six of them were married, and leave widows and 17 children" Mr Watkins appeals for help on behalf of the families"
The same edition of The Times reports that an over turned ship's boat was washed up at Calais, under it, was the dead body of one of the crew.
10. DOUBLE HEADSTONE
HERE
LIETH YE BODY OF
THOS. JACKSON
DIED YE 5th OF MAY
1748 AGED 55
YEARS
ALSO ONE SON &
THREE DAUGHTERS
MARY WIFE OF
THO. JACKSON
OF YS PARISH WHO
DYED OCTOR. 3rd
1730
AGED 43 YEARS
----------------Ground Level--------------
"All now [ ]ocks one [ ]
[ ]ff the Glass that Runs for the [ ]
[ ] Time make no Delay I in my P[rime]
was Snatched Away"
.............
11. HEADSTONE, FLAT PLAIN LEDGER AND FOOTSTONE
IN
MEMORY OF
LUCY WIFE OF JOSEPH GOLDSMITH
OF THIS PARISH DIED 23rd DECEMBER 1790
AGED 28 YEARS
LUCY GOLDSMITH DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE DIED 28th JULY 1806 AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO 6 CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE JOSEPH GOLDSMITH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 14th 1827 AGED 66 YEARS
LIKEWISE SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1836 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH NORTON THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 6th 1856 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO JOHN REDGRAVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 31st 1877 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH REDGRAVE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH & SARAH GOLDSMITH
WHO DIED AT CASTLEMAIN, VICTORIA
AUGUST 4th 1881 AGED 71 YEARS
............
JOSEPH GOLDSMITH, OF CHALK, Victualler 1827
P.C.C. Will dated 7th June 1827
To daughter Sarah wife of Robert Hills of Shorne, Thatcher, £50. Residue of personal estate to his wife, Sarah and William Hughes of Gravesend, Carpenter, his executors, in trust. They are to collect money together and to sell and convert to money, except household furniture, plate, linen and china, and stock and utensils used in his trade. The trade to be carried on by his wife , for life, if landlord consents. She is to maintain and educate his children, except Sarah Hills. An inventory to be made to distinguish his property. His executors shall permit his wife , for as long as she is his widow, to use household furniture etc. After her death, or remarriage, executors to stand possessed of this property, in trust, to sell. His wife is to have money generated by personal estate and to pay his funeral and probate costs and debts. Surplus to be placed in Public Funds, upon trust. The interest to his wife for life; if she remarries, then upon trust, to pay her £100, if she does remarry, William Hughes will sell his stock and utensils, in trust, and invest proceeds in Public Funds. Hughes will also hold personal estate, in trust, for testator's children, except Sarah Hills, to be equally divided amongst them when all are 21.
In meantime interest is to be use for their benefit, i.e. education, etc. Wife is guardian of children, after her death or remarriage, Hughes will be guardian.
Witnesses: James Edmed, Solicitor, Gravesend and Benjamin Jolly
Proved 11th December 1827. Later note states: "administration with will, of goods not administered, granted April 1856"
12. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH LORDEN
DIED 10th OCTR. 1858
AGED 4 YEARS & 10 MONTHS
HENRY LORDEN
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 28th DECEMBER 1867
AGED 46 YEARS
SOPHIA LORDEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 13th JANUARY 1881
AGED 69 YEARS
"Happy Souls thy Days are Ended,
All thy Mourning Hours below,
Go by Angel Guards Attended,
To the Sight of Jesus, go"
............
13. HEADSTONE, MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
DEBORAH DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARY EDWARDS
OF WEST MALLING
WHO DIED 6th JULY 1808
AGED 46 YEARS
............
14. HEADSTONE, (LEANING AGAINST SOUTH WALL)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN STEDMAN
DIED NOVEMBER 14th 189[3]
AGED 74 YEARS
"Gone to Rest"
............
15a. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE STEDMAN
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1886
AGED 44 YEARS
"Farewell thou Dear Departed One,
Lamenting is in Vain,
We Hope in Heaven when Jesus Calls,
To Meet with Thee Again"
ALSO MATILDA STEDMAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1890
AGED 48 YEARS
(Below this point are the following crudely painted words,
there is no corresponding entry in the Burial Register)
[ ] STEDMAN, SON
DIED AUG. 13th 1934
............
15b. PEDESTALS, ROCKS AND CROSS (POST DUNCAN)
EAST SIDE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARGARET REDSELL
DIED JUNE 4th 1923 AGED 62 YEARS
"A Light is from our Household Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Stilled,
A Place is Vacant at our Hearth,
Which Never can be Filled"
NORTH SIDE
ALSO ALFRED
HUSBAND OF
MARGARET REDSELL
BORN FEB. 5th 1866 DIED APRIL 19th 1930
............
16. Large Ledger with Rocks and Horizontal Cross (See Interior)
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
EDWARD GOLDSMITH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT HIGHAM 2nd JULY 1869 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th JANUARY 1875 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD
YOUNGER SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER 8th MAY 1883 AGED 46 YEARS
AND SARAH JANE HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AT ST. LEONARDS ON SEA 8th NOV. 1926 AGED 91 YEARS
"The Lord is my Shepherd"
............
17. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS
[IN] MEMORY OF
[ROSE MARY] SUNNUCKS
DIED FEBY. 20Th 1885
AGED 1 YEAR & 3 MONTHS
"For of Such is the
Kingdom of Heaven"
ALSO OF THOMAS CURD SUNNUCKS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 20th 1891
IN HIS 36th YEAR
"Requiscat in Pace"
ALSO ELLEN WIFE OF THOMAS GREEN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE THOMAS CURD SUNNUCKS
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1905 AGED 49 YEARS
............
18. HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY
OF
CAPTAIN JAMES NICOLLS
OF THE ROYAL REGIMENT
OF ARTILLERY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th AUGUST 1870
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO HARRIOTT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
15th OCTOBER 1884
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO JULIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
30th AUGUST 1889
AGED 52 YEARS
............
19. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE (ONCE RAILED IN)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE JOHN WYATT M. A. CLERK
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 12th 1856
IN HIS 65th YEAR
............
REV. GEORGE JOHN WYATT, OF SEAFORD, SUSSEX 1856
P.C.C. Will dated 15th February 1850
All property, real and personal, to daughter, Isabella Jane Josephine Wyatt, also lands in Borsted?, Steyne?, Linsfield?, and Worth, all in Sussex.
Witnesses: James Singer Turner of Seaford, John Reeces of Seaford and Henry Prodgger of Seaford
Affidavit dated 29th October 1856
James Singer Turner, Yeoman is sworn. He is surviving witness to the will of George Wyatt, formerly of Brighton, afterwards of Seaford but late of Milton next Gravesend. He states that Wyatt signed the will in his presence and of the other witnesses, and that at the same time, he and the other witnesses signed in the presence of the testator and each other.
Proved 31st October 1856
20. HEADSTONE AND BODY STONE
IN MEMORY OF
SAMUEL GORDON
OF YS PARISH WHO DIED 11th NOV. 1761
AGED 23 YEARS
............
SAMUEL GORDON, OF CHALK, YEOMAN 1761
P.C.C. Will dated 17th June 1761
To Mr John Sutton of Rochester, Carpenter, Mr James Pearson of Chalk, Victualler and Mrs Isabella Nourse* of Thong, widow, I guinea each for a ring. To wife Rebecca all his real and personal estate, for ever; she is executor.
Witnesses: John Millen, John Wyburn and William Fry
Proved 26th November 1761
* Widow of the Vicar of Higham
21. DOUBLE HEADSTONE AND 2 FOOTSTONES
BUTCHER HEADSTONE
THIS VERY FINE MONUMENT TO JOHN AND ELIZABETH BUTCHER, 1762 & 1757,
IS VERY WELL PRESERVED, THE CARVING STILL CRISP. NOTE THE EARS OF WHEAT.
IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF JOHN BUTCHER
JOHN BUTCHER OF OF YS PARISH, YEOMAN
THIS PARISH, YEOMAN WHO DIED
WHO DIED SEP. YE 13th 1762
OCT. YE 2[3rd ] 1757 AGED 58 YEARS
AGED 52 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS & FOUR DAUGHTERS
............
JOHN BUTCHER, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1762
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 10th September 1762
To sons John and Thomas Butcher and daughters Mary, Elizabeth and Sarah Butcher, all his goods, ready money, etc., in equal shares. An inventory is to be made If the value is more than £100 for each child, then daughter Frances, wife of John Bryant, who has already had £100 from the testator, will be entitled to equal share of surplus.
Son John Butcher and James Deadman of Chalk, Yeoman are executors. Signs will with a mark
Witnesses: Mark of Henry Salmon and William Toy
Proved 8th October 1762
Inventory dated 5th & 6th October 1762, appraised by William Weekes & Richard Fisher
He seems to have a large house, 10 rooms, plus milk house, brew house and wash house. 67 acres of ploughed land, 2 carts, 2 wagons, 13 horses, 37 cattle, 1 bull stag ?, 395 sheep, 60 lambs, 4 pigs, 74 fowls. £50 cash in house, 2 wigs, mahogany tea board and chest, black teapot, 6 delft plates, delft bowl, 4 chine cups, 5 saucers. Total value of inventory £811 9s 1d.
22. HEADSTONE AND 2 FOOTSTONES (FLAKING)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN COOKE
WHO DIED
AT TILBURY IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX
[AUGUS]T 30th 183[2]
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
MR WILLIAM ELLIOTT
OF THIS PARISH SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
JOHN COOKE
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1849
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN COOKE
WHO DIED JUNE 30th 1852
AGED 70 YEARS
REAR
IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE ELLIOTT
WHO DIED FEBY. 13Th 1855 AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO
AUGUSTUS ELLIOTT
WHO DIED DECR. 9Th 1872 AGED 30 YEARS
............
23. PORTLAND STONE CHEST TOMB WITH GREY TOP
BAKER AND ROSE TOMB, 1795 - 1872
WHEN LELAND DUNCAN WAS HERE IN 1922, THIS TOMB WAS SURROUNDED BY RAILINGS AND THE INSCRIPTION ON THE LEDGER WAS NOT RECORDED. IT IS A PITY THAT THE PIECE
OF CORNER PANEL WAS NOT RESTORED WHEN IT BECAME DETACHED
TOP (MISSED OUT BY DUNCAN)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN ROSE OF THE PARISH OF
BERMONDSEY IN THE COUNTY OF
SURRY, GENT. AND CITIZEN OF LONDON
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE 5th 1795
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN ROSE WHO DIED APRIL THE 13th
1796 AGED 44? YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THOMAS BAKER
OF THIS PARISH, GENT. AND DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE JOHN ROSE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY THE 14th? 1797
AGED 43 YEARS LEFT ISSUE THREE
SONS AND EIGHT DAUGHTERS
ALSO THE ABOVE SAID
THOMAS BAKER, GENT. OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 8th OF FEBRUARY 1809
AGED 63 YEARS
NORTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS SON OF
THOMAS AND MARY BAKER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 30th 1794 AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 15th 1799 AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO JOHN ROSE BAKER OF THIS PARISH GENT.
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1847 AGED [66 YEARS]
ALSO SOPHIA OAKES BAKER WIFE [OF THE ABOVE]
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1872 AGED 89 YEARS
SOUTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND MARY BAKER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 1st 1830 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO MRS MARY SAXELBYE THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED APRIL 27th 1844 AGED 69 YEARS
LIKEWISE ESTHER BAKER
WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1845 AGED 65 YEARS
EAST SIDE
IN MEMORY
OF EDWARD SON OF
JOHN ROSE AND
SOPHIA OAKES
BAKER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AUGUST 29th
1838 AGED 18 YEARS
WEST SIDE
IN MEMORY
OF 4 SONS OF THOMAS
AND MARY BAKER
(VIZ) EDWARD,
EDWARD, BING
AND TAMKIN
WHO DIED IN THEIR
INFANCY
............
JOHN ROSE, OF FIVE FOOT LANE, BERMONDSEY, Carman 1795
P.C.C. Will dated 14th August 1788
To grand daughter, Mary Baker, daughter of Thomas and Mary Baker of Chalk, £100 4% consolidated Bank Stock at 21 or day of marriage; to housekeeper, Mary Evans, £5; to Edward Baker, Junior of Borden, Kent, Gentleman, £5 for his trouble as executor . His freehold new brick house, where he now lives, and new brick stable, which he has lately built, and yard, garden and field, behind and adjoining the house and stable, with a wooden stable in the yard and a small shed in the field, adjoining the fence and ground of William Richardson, Esquire, in Five Foot Lane, to son John Rose and lawful heirs, for ever.
Also to son John, 2 double brick houses in Five Foot Lane, west of Richardson's property, and 2 freehold wooden houses adjoining the brick house on the north, for ever.
If his son dies without lawful heirs, then the houses to daughter Mary Baker, for life. After her death, then to her children, equally shared. To son John , 6 Carr Room figures ?, numbers, 21,82, 91, 121,252 and 368, for ever. In default of any heirs of John, then to Mary Baker and to her heirs, equally. Also to son John, interest on £1,000 3% consolidated Bank Stock for life; after his death, to Mary Baker, for life, then equally to her children. Also to son John, household furniture. Plate, linen, china and clothes, stock in trade, horses, carts, carriages, harnesses and things related to business. Rest of freeholds in and near Five Foot Lane, on east side of property bequeathed above, east of gateway and next to the Ship and Blind Ball public house, and 2 wooden houses with shed and garden adjoining behind and adjoining above house on east side of courtyard and a 10 foot cart way adjoining the garden and new house and shed newly built. The rents of theses properties to Mary Baker for life, and then equally to her lawful heirs. If there is any dispute regarding passage through the gate way from Five Foot Lane to property behind it, the property to be held in common. To Mary Baker 5 Carr Room figures ?, numbers 55, 101, 112, 117 and 220 and all benefit from them for life ? After her death, to her lawful heirs. Also to Mary Baker, interest on £1.200 4% consolidated Bank Annuities or sum left at his death, then to her lawful heirs, equally, at 21.
His leasehold houses, stables in White's Grounds, Southwark, which he rents from Thomas Tyers ?, Esquire, to his son in law, Thomas Baker for remainder of term, all profits, subject to payment of rents, etc. Residue to his son and daughter, equally. Son John, Thomas Baker and Edward Baker are executors.
Witnesses: William Holder, Guildhall, London, John Holmes, Clerk to Mr Holder and Joseph Castle.
Proved 31st December 1795. Edward Baker has died since will was made.
JOHN ROSE BAKER, OF CHALK, Esquire 1847
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 12th November 1844
Wines, liquors and other consumables to wife Sophia Oakes Baker, also household furniture and utensils, plate, linen, books, china, pictures, prints for her life. After her death, to be divided equally between his children, John Rose, George Mair, Eliza and Marianne Baker.
Trustees to make an inventory of the above, this to be signed by wife, one copy to her, one to executors. To daughters Eliza and Marianne, £1,000 each; to his wife, an annuity of £200 for life, purchased from his personal estate. Also to wife and sons , John Rose and George Mair, all real estate he holds as mortgagee or trustee, upon trust, to sell, if they think fit.
Remainder of personal estate to wife and sons, upon trust, to divide equally amongst his children, John, George, Eliza and Marianne.
Much of this will is taken up with technical details concerning trusts.
Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor, Rochester and Charles Lott, Clerk to Messrs Essell, Hayward and Essell.
Proved 8th September 1847
MARY SAXELBYE, OF ROCHESTER, Widow 1844
P.C.C. Will dated 9th February 1837
After all debts and funeral expenses are paid, to brother John Rose Baker, the sum, ?, "the bond I have destroyed". To brother William Holder Baker, £300; to brother Edward Baker, £300; to nephew John Rose Baker, 3200; to nephew Edward Baker, £200;to nephew Thomas Lomas, £200; to sister Esther, household furniture, plate, linen, china, books, clothes, jewels, trinkets, watch, etc. Interest from all ready money, mortgages and securities for money lent, money in public funds, to be shared equally between her 3 sisters and niece, Charlotte Sophia Stevens, Esther Baker, Sophia Baker and Matilda Lomas, for life. After the deaths of her sisters, the capital to be shared equally amongst her nephews and nieces, Charlotte Stevens, to have her proportion with her cousins. Nephews John Rose Baker, Edward Baker and Thomas Lomas are executors.
Not witnessed.
Affidavit dated 16th and 17th May 1844
Charles Julius Morgan of 4 University Street, St. Pancras, Gentleman and Thomas Francis of 5 Angel Court, Throgmorton Street, City of London, Stock Broker, are sworn. They declare they were well acquainted with Mary Saxelbye and with her handwriting and signature; they have carefully inspected the will and believe the handwriting and signature are in the hand of the deceased, and sign the affidavit accordingly.
Proved 18th May 1844. Power reserved to Thomas Lomas. Note in margin: 6th February 1846 Administration granted to Thomas Lomas
24. LEDGER ON A RED BRICK BASE
JAMES PEARSON
CHEST TOMB OF JAMES PEARSON AND ANN PEARSON, 1775 AND 1764.
IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT IS THE FALLEN HEADSTONE OF WILLIAM
PEARSON, 1775. IN THE CENTRE, IS THE HEADSTONE OF JOHN BUTCHER,
1762, AND TO THE LEFT OF THAT, THE HEADSTONE OF JOHN COOKE, 1832.
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
ANN WIFE OF JAMES PEARSON
WHO DIED THE 5th OF MAY 1764
AGED 41 ? YEARS
ANN THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
ALSO JOHN PEARSON WHO
DIED THE 12th JUNE 1775 AGED 51
YEARS
............
25. FALLEN HEADSTONE, PARTY BURIED
NEAR THIS PLACE IS DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS
OF WILLIAM PEARSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 26th OCT. 1775
AGED 57 YEARS
............
JAMES PEARSON THE ELDER, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1775
P.C.C. Will dated 10th June 1775
To brother William of Bromfield (sic), Gentleman and Bejamin Hubble of Singlewell, Yeoman, his freehold and leasehold houses and lands in Chalk, for ever, upon trust. This property was purchased from William Reed of Gravesend, Brewer. Trustees to receive rents, etc., for the maintenance and education of his son James until he is 21. When he is 21, his son will have the property, for ever. If he dies before he is 21, without lawful heirs, then the trustees will hold the property, together with household furniture, and goods, money, investments, cattle, stock, implements and personal estate, upon trust. Trustees to have an inventory made and to pay his debts and funeral costs, etc. They are to raise £200 from his personal estate and to invest this sum in the Public Funds. The interest is to be paid in equal shares to Sarah Franks the Younger and Ann Franks, his two children by Sarah Franks the Elder. The interest is for their maintenance until they are 21. When they are 21, the capital will be transferred to them. If both died pre 21, then the £200 goes into his personal estate. His property and the £200 to be used by trustees for the benefit and advancement of son James. Trustees can carry on farming business for benefit of son, or they can sell the farm and lands, etc., using the interest from the capital for his son's benefit, (except £20 to each of trustees for their trouble), until he is 21.
If he son dies without lawful heirs, before he is 21, the freehold estate goes to testator's brothers, William, Thomas and John Pearson, equally. The leasehold estate and his personal estate will also go equally to his three brothers. Trustees to receive £20 each for "their care and trouble", they are also executors.
Pearson signs the will with a mark.
Witnesses: John Ferries, Thomas French and John Pattinson
Proved 6th June 1775
26. HEADSTONE AND 2 FOOTSTONES
BUCKLAND, KEGG AND EVANS HEADSTONE
WILLIAM BUCKLAND 1755
WILLIAM KEGG 1767
MARY EVANS, WIDOW OF BOTH THE ABOVE, 1773
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BUCKLAND
WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1755 AGED 27 YEARS
AND OF DOROTHY HIS DAUGHTER BY
MARY HIS WIFE AGED 6 MONTHS
ALSO WILLIAM KEGG
LATE OF THE PARISH OF STROOD
WHO DIED 17th SEP. 1767 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO MARY THE WIFE OF
WILLIAM EVANS
OF THE PARISH OF STROOD WHO DIED
MAY YE 3rd 1773 AGED 48 YEARS
---------Ground Level----------
"In Testimony of Two Faithful Husbands"
............
WILLIAM KEGG,OF STROOD, Flint Knapper and Victualler 1767
P.C.C. Will dated 19th November 1760
To kinsman John Hillock and to Hester, daughter of his aunt Elizabeth Hillock, 1/- each "and no more". To wife Mary all his real and personal estate, stock in trade, money, debts, furniture, etc., for ever. If his wife dies without a will, then his estate to his wife's sister, Sarah Hull and kinsman John Hillock and Hester Hillock, for ever. Wife is executor.
Witnesses: Sarah Ashdown, Mark of Henry Loft and John Bowes, Junior.
Proved 16th October 1767
27. HEADSTONE (STEEP ANGLE)
IN MEMORY OF
JANE DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND ANN OLIVER
WHO DIED THE 20th OF APRIL 1825
IN THE EIGHTEENTH YEAR OF HER AGE
............
28. HEADSTONE, ERODED (FROM DUNCAN)
[HERE LYETH]
[THE BODY OF]
WILLIAM GRINHILL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 11th MARCH 1720
AGED 56 YEARS
............
29. HEADSTONE
MARY GREENHILL HEADSTONE, 1717/18
THIS HEADSTONE OF MARY GREENHILL IS IN MARKED CONTRAST
TO THE ADJOINING STONE OF HER HUSBAND, WILLIAM, WHO DIED
IN 1720/21, THE INSCRIPTION OF WHICH, IS COMPLETELY ERODED.
HERE
LYETH THE
BODY OF MARY
YE WIFE OF WILLIAM
GREENHILL OF YE PARISH
OF CHALK WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 1[ ] DAY OF
MARCH 1717 [AGED]
43 YEARS SHE WAS
MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN
WHICH LYETH BY HER
............
WILLIAM GREENHILL OF CHALK, Husbandman 1721
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 30th October 1710
To sister Elizabeth Lander wife of William Lander and her four children, John Howard, William, John and Mary Lander, 1s each; to cousin John Vidgen of Meopham and his wife Judith, and their children, John, Judith and Mary, 1s each. After his debts, funeral expences, etc., are paid, residue to wife Mary for ever; she is executor.
Witnesses: Mark of Lawrence Evans, Robert Whitfield and George Morton
30. HEADSTONE, PART FLAKED OFF
DOROTHY GOODWIN HEADSTONE, 1719
HERE [LIETH THE]
BODY OF [DOROTHY]
WIFE OF JOSEPH GOOD[WIN]
WHO DIED APL. YE 21st
1719 AGED 37 YEARS
"Here lies my Body turned
To Dust, my Hope is I shall
Rise with the Just, Wipe
Away Tears, Weep no
-----------Ground Level----------
More, I am not Lost
But gone Before"
............
31. HEADSTONE
THOMAS STEPHENS, 1684
THE OLDEST SURVIVING MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD
HERE
LIETH THE
BODY OF THOMAS
STEPHENS, YOUMAN
OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY THE 2nd? 1684
AGED 40 YEARS
AND ALSO YE BODY OF
2 SONS & 4 DAUGHTERS
ERECTED BY SARA
STEPHENS HIS LOVING
WIFE
............
THOMAS STEPHENS, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1684
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 20th April 1684
To wife Sarah, his house in Wrotham, occupied by James Wouldham, for life. After her death, then to son Thomas, for ever. His other house and lands in Wrotham and Stanstead, occupied by [ ] Terry to son Thomas, for ever, at 21 years. To wife Sarah his goods and cattle , stock, cash, household goods, implements, on condition that she pay his debts and legacies, that is, to son Thomas £60 at 21; to his two daughters Martha and Elizabeth £60 each at 21 or day of marriage; all three also get a feather bed each, and 4 pewter dishes, at 21. The last bequest from his goods he had before marriage. If his wife remarries, then the property in Wrotham and Stanstead, goes to son Thomas. His wife must pay the legacies within 3 months of remarriage to his "loving friends" Robert Wharton of Shorne, Yeoman and John Crosswell of Rochester, Mealman; they will invest the legacies until his children are 21 or day of marriage of girls, and also manage the properties. Residue to wife, she is also executor, Wharton and Crosswell, overseers.
Witnesses: Mark of Thomas Boole, Mark of Alice Aldridge and J. Drury
Proved 6th June 1684
32. HEADSTONE AND BODY STONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIETT WIFE OF
JAMES GOULD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 21st 1868
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JAMES WILKINSON GOULD
WHO DIED JUNE 27th 1879
AGED 79 YEARS
"Friends let thy Sleep be the Image of thy Death,
And let it call to thy Mind that thou must within a
Short time Sleep in a Bed of Dust"
ALSO HARRIETT TONYETTE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1887
AGED 46 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
............
33. HEADSTONE AND LARGE PLAIN LEDGER
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE MUDDELL
ONLY SISTER OF MRS. JOHN ELLIOTT
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1865
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF JOHN ELLIOTT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1885
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO THE SAID JOHN ELLIOTT
WHO DIED MAY 7th 1891
AGED 83 YEARS
............
34. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
KATHLEEN
WIFE OF HERBERT W. PARR
AND DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM & SARAH REDSELL
WHO PASSED AWAY 29th JAN. 1914
AGED 34 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM REDSELL
LATE OF EAST COURT FARM
BORN 5th MARCH 1849
PASSED AWAY 13th NOV. 1924
"At Rest"
ALSO SARAH ANN REDSELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN 14th FEB. 1851
PASSED AWAY 15th FEB. 1936
"Loved by All"
............
35. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA REDSELL
WIFE OF
JOHN REDSELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 27th 1860
AGED 48 YEARS
"A Long Suffering, A Faithful Wife,
A Good Mother"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN REDSELL
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1872
AGED 65 YEARS
MANY YEARS CLERK OF THIS PARISH
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
ALSO STEPHEN REDSELL
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 21st ? [1907]
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT REDSELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 7th 19[27]
AGED 9[1] YEARS
"At Rest"
REAR
IN MEMORY
OF
MARIA REDSELL
PASSED AWAY NOV. 12th 1926
AGED 75 YEARS
"At Rest"
............
36. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN MEMORY
OF
EMMA WIFE OF
THOMAS REDSELL
WHO DIED DECEMBER 17th 1874
AGED 35 YEARS
"Husband Dear my Time is Past,
While Life remained my Love did Last,
But now for me no Sorrow take,
But Love my Children for my Sake"
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED HUSBAND OF
HELEN LOUISA REDSELL
WHO DIED JULY 15th 1903
AGED 41 YEARS
"An Affectionate Son and Loving Husband"
ALSO LOUISA CANTANEO
DAUGHTER OF T. & H.L. REDSELL
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1908
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS REDSELL
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 1st 1922
AGED 84 YEARS
"Into thy Hands I Commend my Spirit"
............
37. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES PURKISS
ONLY SISTER OF
MRS. HENRY OFFORD
WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1867
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO JOHN FITCH
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1877
AGED 34 YEARS
............
38. PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED PAGE
WHO PASSED AWAY 28th DEC. 1915
(BORN JUNE 3rd 1844)
ALSO OF MARTHA MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 25th APRIL 1918
(BORN 7th JUNE 1851)
............
39. HEADSTONE LEANING AGAINST S. WALL (FOOTSTONE IN SITU)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT JARRETT
OF RYE, SUSSEX
BORN NOVEMBER 16th 1797
DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1862
............
40. HEADSTONE, MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
MARY ANN
WIFE OF
THOMAS WHITE
WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1869
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WHITE
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th AUGUST 1872
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO THE SAID THOMAS WHITE
WHO DIED 10th JULY 1891
AGED 78 YEARS
............
41. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MABEL FRANCES PATTERSON
WHO DIED FEBY. 4Th 1897
AGED 7 YEARS
"We are but Little Children Weak"
ALSO ALBERT PATTERSON
WHO DIED JULY 15th 1902
AGED 3 YEARS
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
ALSO HARRY JAMES PATTERSON
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 27th 1913
AGED 54 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
............
41B. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD HENRY DENNIS
DIED 28th MARCH 1942 AGED 58
"At Rest"
............
42. HEADSTONE
HENRY FAMILY
BURIED IN THE GARDENER GRAVE, ELIZABETH HENRY AND HER TWO
CHILDREN WHO PERISHED IN THE GREENHITHE FIRE OF 1866.
IN MEMORY
OF
FRANCES GARDENER DAUGHTER OF
JOSEPH & SARAH GOLDSMITH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1844
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO JOHN GARDENER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 17th 1862
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS HENRY OF GREENHITHE
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1866
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HENRY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO WITH HER TWO CHILDREN ALBERT AGED 4 YEARS
AND WALTER AGED 6 MONTHS
WERE UNFORTUNATELY BURNT AT GREENHITHE
DECEMBER 26th 1866 AGED 32 YEARS
............
ELIZABETH HENRY AND CHILDREN 1866
Gravesend Reporter, 29th December 1866
" CALAMITOUS FIRE AND LOSS OF FOUR LIVES
One of the most calamitous fires that has ever occurred in this neighbourhood, took place on Wednesday morning last, in the village of Greenhithe, pleasantly situated on the banks of the Thames, about four miles from Gravesend, resulting in the loss of four lives.
About three o'clock on Wednesday morning the inhabitants were awoke from their slumbers by the alarming cry of "Fire!" Many of those so awoke lost no time in getting out of doors to ascertain the whereabouts of the conflagration, when it was found to be the house of Mrs Henry, grocer opposite the White Hart Inn. By the time that anyone had arrived, the house was totally enveloped in flames. The first alarm was given by a Mr Jones, living opposite, who awoke at about three o'clock, and seeing a great light on his windows, immediately looked out to ascertain the cause, when to his horror, he saw the upstairs rooms in the house occupied by Mrs Henry, quite in a blaze; he at once opened his window, and shouted "Fire!" several times, and then dressing as quickly as possible, went to the coast guard ship, and having hailed them, told them of the fire, when some men from there soon came ashore to render assistance. There was by this time a great crowd of people assembled.
A messenger was sent to the railway station to telegraph to Dartford for fire engines; but they were informed it was against their rules to send a message at that time; they then went to Mr Martin, butcher, and asked him to drive over to Dartford in his cart, which he did very quickly, but only to return without the engines, saying, that could not send them without a written message from someone guaranteeing the payment of £5 per engine; this was quickly done, and another message dispatched with all haste, when the engines at length appeared after great delay, about six o'clock.
There was as is usual in such cases, some hindrance which prevented them getting into play for some time after their arrival. So long a time had elapsed between the first alarm which had been given, and the arrival of the engines, that the flames had consequently gained a great hold of the house of Mrs Henry, the destruction of which, it was then seen as inevitable. The inmates of the house were Mrs Henry, her two youngest children, the eldest one, a girl of about ten years of age, having left only the night previous, with her grandmother, for London, Mrs Frances Kempton, sister of Mrs Henry, and Mary Ann Poole, 14 years old, daughter of the next door neighbour, who was acting as servant to Mrs Henry, she being, at the time, without one. The efforts of the helpers to save the inmates were of no avail, they being unable to effect an entrance to the house, the flames having increased considerably, owing no doubt to a quantity of paraffin oil being stowed away in the lower part of the house. Mrs Kempton seeing no means of escape but by jumping out of the window, did so from the back of the house, and fell on the roof of an outhouse, a distance of about 15 feet. She was much injured by the fall, being cut seriously about her head and body, not withstanding which, however, she contrived to get to the ground , and out into the street, by going through the adjoining house, in the occupation of Mr Poole, when she was at once taken to the White Hart, and received proper attendance. Mrs Kempton states that the last she heard of her sister, Mrs Henry, she was calling out, "For God's sake, save the children". But all the efforts that were put forth for that purpose were unavailing, the house falling in, thus burying the unfortunate inmates. By this time the flames had hold of the next house, Mr Poole's, attacking it first at the top, and thus burning downwards. Mr Poole was just able to save his wife and eight children before any of them were injured, except Mrs Poole, who sustained some rather severe injuries. The whole of the furniture, stock, etc., was destroyed, not any article being rescued from the burning house. When one of the engines went to work, all hands worked with great perseverance till the flames were considerably got under. Then a search was commenced among the ruins for the remains of those who were supposed to have perished. The charred remains of three of the sufferers were found, but the body of the infant was nor found till about mid day on Thursday. Great praise is due to all those who so readily gave their assistance; the police, who attended from Dartford, under the direction of Supt. Brandon, rendered efficient help.
The two houses destroyed were the property of Miss Wheatley, of Rosherville, and were insured in the West Kent Fire Office for £500.
An inquest was opened on Thursday at 5 o'clock, at the White Hart, before C. J. Cartarr, Esq., coroner for West Kent, on the bodies of the four who lost their lives by the fire. The jury having been sworn, went to view the bodies, which presented a shocking spectacle, nothing being left to show that they were human remains there being only a few charred bones. Mr James Goldsmith, of Gravesend, deposed that the deceased Elizabeth Henry, 32 years of age, was his niece and the widow of Thomas Henry, who died only four months back. Deceased had three children, Bertie, aged four years, Walter, aged six months, both of whom perished in the fire, and Maria, aged ten, who was taken away the previous night to London by her grandmother. Frances Kempton, a sister of Mrs Henry resided in the house with her.
Henry Poole, wheelwright, residing next door to Mrs Henry, deposed that his daughter, Mary Ann Poole, fourteen years of age, was acting as servant to Mrs Henry. He last saw her about ten o'clock on Tuesday night, when she was about leaving to go into Mrs Henry's to sleep. In answer to a juror, witness said that his wife saw her a little later in the evening. He was quite satisfied that his daughter's remains were amongst those which were found.
The coroner remarked that he thought it would be advisable to adjourn the inquest for a week or so, to give time for Mrs Kempton to sufficiently recover, as she would necessarily be a very important witness, and it would also give time for the collection of evidence regarding the fire. It was ultimately agreed to adjourn the inquiry to Thursday, the 10th of January, at one o'clock."
43. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JAMES BANNISTER
DIED MAY 7th 1863 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
EMMA BANNISTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th JAN. 1926
IN HER 102nd YEAR
MARY BANNISTER
DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1825 AGED 6 MONTHS
THOMAS
DIED DECEMBER 28th 1834 AGED 3 YEARS
WILLIAM
DIED MARCH 1st 1839 IN HIS INFANCY
ANN
DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1849 AGED 20 YEARS
JAMES
DIED JULY 17th 1859 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES BANNISTER
DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1865 AGED [69] YEARS
............
44. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
WESTBROOK FAMILY
IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF JOHN WESTBROOK
OF THIS PARISH DIED 24th MARCH 1799
AGED 39 YEARS
WILLIAM WESTBROOK SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 14th JUNE 1793 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO 4 CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE MR. JOHN WESTBROOK
WHO DIED 5th AUGUST 1817 AGED 54 YEARS
MR. JAMES WESTBROOK
SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 5th SEPTEMBER 1828
AGED 25 YEARS
LIKEWISE SARAH SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN WESTBROOK
DIED 7th NOVEMBER 1828 AGED 54 YEARS
LIKEWISE EDWARD WESTBROOK
DIED 19th JUNE 1830 AGED 25 YEARS
...........
JOHN WESTBROOK, OF CHALK, Gentleman 1817
P.C.C. Will dated 10th June 1817
Appoints friends William Burren of Chatham, Hairdresser, Thomas Man of Northfleet, Farmer and George Jewell of St. Mary Cray, Victualler, executors, to each of them, 10 guineas. Wife Sarah gets £20 for mourning and £100. Proper mourning to be provided for his executors and children. To son John his mahogany wardrobe, and to daughter Mary, his single mahogany and cedar chest of drawers; to wife all plate, linen clothes and rest of household furniture. Live and dead stock, crops, utensils and implements of husbandry, etc., to be sold and the money and any other funds he may have, to be invested in 5% Navy Annuities. All this money to his children in equal shares, John, Mary, Harriett, James, Edward, Charles, Sarah and Caroline. Executors can pay premiums of not more than £50 for placing any of his sons apprentice, if not already placed by him. He revokes appointment of Thomas Man as executor and trustee.
Witnesses: Martha Adams , Christopher Bedingfield and Charles Pearson,
Codicil dated 30th 1817
He revokes legacy of £100 to wife, instead he gives her the annual percentage on £800 of 5% Navy Stock, for life, as long as she remains his widow. This £800 reserbed out of his children's share of the estate and residue of personal estate. After her death, or remarriage, the £800 to his children or their heirs. Daughter Mary's share to be paid when she is 30, she is to be paid interest as executors think fit
Witnesses: John Todd, Stone Mason, Dartford and Christopher Bedingfield, Gravesend
Proved 21st August 1817
JAMES WESTBROOK, OF CHALK, Gentleman 1829
P.C.C. Will dated 2nd September 1828
Appoints good friend Charles Young of Whitechapel, Brewer and George Fidler of St. Margaret, Rochester, Shopkeeper, executors. To them, upon trust, his houses, lands, personal estate, etc., they to sell, and after paying debts, etc., to pay residue to his mother Sarah.
Witnesses: Henry Howard, Mary Fidler and Harriet Howard
Proved 21st March 1829 Power reserved to George Fidler.
SARAH WESTBROOK, OF CHALK, Widow 1829
P.C.C. Will dated 20th October 1828
Household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., to be sold and , after debts are paid, the residue to her five children, Harriott, wife of George Howard, Edward, Charles, Sarah and Caroline Westbrook, equally. Her late son James Westbrook, by his will, left her the residue of his estate, she now gives this to her children, equally shared, as soon as it is recovered from his executors. The share of her two youngest daughters, Sarah and Caroline, is to be paid to Harriott Howard, upon trust. She is to invest it in the Chatham Savings Bank at interest. Harriott will use her discretion to supplement the income with their father's legacy, for their maintenance and education until they are 21 or married. Brother, Richard Furner of Fleet Market, London, Salesman and son Edward of Dartford, Grocer, are executors.
Witnesses: George Fidler and Henry Howard
Proved 28th January 1829
EDWARD WESTBROOK, OF CHALK, Grocer 1830
P.C.C. Will dated 18th June 1830
Personal estate, except clothes, ............ ?, to executors, in trust, to pay legacies.
To Mr Elwin of Dartford, Grocer and his wife (not named), 5 guineas each for a mourning ring; to Mr Howard of Rochester, Baker (brother in law ?), 6 guineas, and to his wife, (Harriott?), 3 guineas each for mourning; to Mr Richard Furner, 6 guineas and to his wife, (not named) 3 guineas for mourning; to his brother, Charles, all clothes and 6 guineas for mourning; to Sarah Whitehead, servant of Mr Elwin, 19 guineas, "for her kindness to me during my illness"; to Mr George Jewell of Dartford, Gentleman, 6 guineas for mourning.
Residue to brother Charles and Richard Furner, upon trust, to be invested in best Government Funds; the interest to his sisters, Sarah and Caroline, until they are 21, then the capital to be paid to his siblings in equal shares, Charles, Sarah, Caroline and Harriott Howard. Brother Charles and Richard Furner are executors and trustees.
Signs with a mark (is he very weak ?)
Witnesses: Henry Trimmer, Orange Street, Farringdon Market and James Hooker, Clerk to Mr Shepherd, Bartlett's Buildings.
Affidavit dated 29th June 1830
James Hooker of 11 Bartlett's Buildings, Holborn, Gentleman, is sworn. He is one of witnesses, and states that he and Henry Trimmer, the other witness, were present together with the deceased when alterations and insertions were made to the will, and was present when deceased made his mark.
Proved 1st July 1830
45. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
EAST SIDE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK ARTHUR
THE YOUNGER
AND DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
RICHARD AND JANE MILLIS
WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 15th 1898
AGED 18 YEARS
"Waiting in Holy Stillness, Wrapt in Sleep,
He sis Gone but not Forgotten,
Never Shall his Memory Fade,
Sweetest Thoughts shall always Linger,
Round the Spot where he is Laid"
WEST SIDE
ALSO JANE
BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD MILLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 9th 1919
IN HER 81st YEAR
"Weep not for Her whom God hath
Blessed"
SOUTH SIDE
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
FRANK SON OF
RICHARD & JANE MILLIS
AT REST JUNE 29th 1912
AGED 41 YEARS
"Thy Toils are o'er, thy Troubles
[are] from Earthly Cares
Released, thine Eyelids [are] Closed"
............
46. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN JAMES
WHO WAS DROWNED OFF THE TUG BRITANNIA
APRIL 24th 1909 AGED 23 YEARS
SIDNEY ERNEST
DIED MAY 26th 1909 AGED 20 YEARS
AND WILLIE WHO DIED IN INFANCY
SONS OF
BENJAMIN AND MARY THOMAS
"They from their Toils are Free
Who in God's Keeping Safely Be"
............
BENJAMIN THOMAS 1909
The Times
"As stated in the Second Edition of The Times on Saturday, the tug Britannia, which belonged to the United Steam Tug Company, foundered in Northfleet Hope, an inlet of the Thames near Gravesend, after collision with the Bazalgette, a London County Council sewage steamer, early on Saturday morning, and five of the crew were drowned.
The Bazalgette was on her way from Barking Reach to the Borrow Deeps for the purpose of shooting sewage, and the Britannia, which left the Royal Terrace Pier, Gravesend, about 3 o'clock, was proceeding up the river to Albert Docks. The vessels approached the other at Northfleet Hope, and it is stated that the tug blew her whistle to signify that the Bazalgette was to steer to port. She hove round but the strong flood tide, it is believed, carried her on and brought her into collision with the tug on the starboard side amidships.
The Bazalgette sailed right over the tug, which sank in less than a minute with the five men, who were below deck. The captain of the tug, Mr James Curtis, and Frank Box, the mate, who were on the bridge at the time of the collision, and were thrown into the river, were rescued, the first by Captain Aylward, of the barge, Kestrel, which was anchored near Northfleet Hope, and the second by the crew of the Bazalgette.
The names of the men drowned are George Jefferies, engineer, Norfolk – street, Gravesend, who leaves a widow and a several children; Benjamin Thomas, second fireman, Gravesend, single; William Trigmore, second mate, Woolwich, single; Harry Livett, ship's boy, Gravesend."
47. HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FANNY READER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1886
AGED 36 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
............
48. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM OWEN
BELOVED HUSBAND OF HANNAH TWOCOCK
WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1893
AGED 71 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HANNAH TWOCOCK
WHO DIED DECR. 25Th 1896
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED JAMES TWOCOCK
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 2nd 1907
AGED 5 ½ YEARS
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
............
49. CURB, MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
MOTHER SEPTEMBER 20th 1916 KATIE OCTOBER 1st 1917
(FROM REGISTERS)
MARY ANN UTTING AGED 75 & KATE UTTING AGED 46
............
50. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ROSE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM G. FOTHERGILL
WHO DIED JULY 15th 1919
AGED 51 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
............
51. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE ELIZABETH READER
WHO DIED JAN. 5th 1914
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD JOHN READER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 1st 1916
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 16th 1882
AGED 4 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
51b. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE LESLIE FOTHERGILL
1906 – 2004
AND
HIS INFANT NEPHEW
KENNETH GEORGE BAXTER
............
51C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES FOTHERGILL
1871 – 1946
ALSO HIS WIFE
EMMA ELIZABETH
1878 – 1949
AND THEIR SON CHARLES
1903 – 1922 BURIED AT SEA
"At Rest"
............
52. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED
[SACED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN READER
WHO DIED 9th OF MARCH
1868
AGED 74 YEARS
............
53. HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY OF
HANNANH WIFE OF
RICHARD READER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF FEBRUARY 1818 AGED 60 YEARS
"Farewell Vain World, I know enough of Thee,
I Value not what thou canst say of Me,
Thy Smiles I court not, nor thy Frowns I Fear,
All's one to Me, my Head Lies Quiet Here,
What you have seen Amiss in Me take Care and Shun,
And look at Home, enough there's to be Done"
............
54. HEADSTONE, VERY WORN
IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD READER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 11th OF FEBRUARY
AGED 66 YEARS
[ Eroded Verses]
............
RICHARD READER, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1823
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 31st January 1823
To son Richard, £50; to son William, £150; to daughter Hannah, wife of Jesse Stevens of Frindsbury, Labourer, £50. His house in Chalk, with land, the north side fronting the road from Chalk to Higham, 40 feet on the east side, abutting garden grounds belonging to him, 40 feet on the south side, 40 feet on the west side, abutting garden ground belonging to him, to son John, for ever. Fences to be erected on the east, south and west sides, and to be maintained by sons, John and James. Residue of freeholds in Chalk or elsewhere and all real estate equally shared between sons, John and James, for ever. Household goods and furniture, plate, linen and china to son John; residue of personal estate to sons John and James, equally. James is executor.
Witnesses: James Edmed, Solicitor, Gravesend, Joseph Goldsmith and Richard Russell
Proved 27th February 1823,. son James is an Husbandman of Chalk, value of goods under £600.
55. HEADSTONE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
THOMAS NEWMAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPTR. 28Th 1846
AGED 46 YEARS
"An Affectionate Husband and Kind Parent"
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 30th 1862
AGED 65 YEARS
"In Love She Lived, in Peace She Died"
ALSO JAMES THEIR SON
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ERECTED BY THEIR AFFECTIONATE SONS
............
56. HEADSTONE, MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
[SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF]
THOMAS NEWMAN
SON OF
FRANCIS AND SUSANNAH NEWMAN
OF STAMFORD HILL, MIDDLESEX
LATE QUARTER MASTER SERGEANT
IN H.M. 70th REGIMENT
DIED SUDDENLY ON HIS WAY FROM
GRAVESEND TO CHATHAM
AFTER 22 YEARS SERVICE
16th JULY 1855
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS NEWMAN
UNCLE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1846
AGED 46 YEARS
............
57. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE JAMES SON OF
JOHN & HARRIET PEACHEY
WHO DIED AUGUST 28th 1856
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF WILLIAM BOWEN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1860
AGED 62 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
"Gone where Joy Eternal Reigns,
Freed from Sickness Care and Pains,
Joining in the Songs of Love,
Tuned by Golden Harps Above,
All Earthly Sorrows left Below,
No more Tears shall ever Flow,
Entered into Heavenly Rest,
To Live with God forever Blest"
ALSO HARRIET PEACHEY
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1879
AGED 65 YEARS
"Longtime She bore Afflictions Sore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God did please that Death should Come,
And Free her from her Pain"
REAR
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JOHN PEACHEY
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 9th 1886
AGED 63 YEARS
"The Day is Past and Gone,
The Evening Shades Appear,
Oh ! May we all Remember Well,
The Night of Death draws Near"
............
57b. CURBS
EAST SIDE
"Remembrance"
CHARLES E. CLARRY
DIED 7th FEB. 1947
AGED 66 YEARS
ETHEL M. CLARRY
DIED 14th MARCH 1970
AGED 90 YEARS
NORTH SIDE
HERBERT CLARRY SON DIED AUGUST 15th 1996 AGED 84 YEARS
SOUTH SIDE
FLORENCE E. CLARRY (DAUGHTER) DIED APRIL 26th 1998 AGED 84 YEARS
............
58. MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
OUR LITTLE DEAR
FLORENCE DOROTHY NORMAN
(DOFFY DENE)
WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1899
AGED 10 MONTHS
............
59. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE, BADLY FLAKING
IN MEMORY
OF
JESSE STEVENS
DIED MARCH [ ] [18]35 AGED [64] YEARS
JOHN STEVENS
DIED AUGUST 16th [1835] AGED 2[ ] YEARS
HANNAH [GO]DFREY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE [JESS]E STE[VEN]S
DIED MARCH 16th 18[60] [AGE]D 75 YEARS
............
59B. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
THOMAS J. HOLLAND
DIED MAY 3rd 1931
AGED 21
............
59C. TABLET
REUBEN JOHN HORNSBURY
FELL ASLEEP 11th MARCH 1996
AGED 67 YEARS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF BARBARA
CARING FATHER AND GRANDFATHER
"At Peace"
60. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELIZABETH HILLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 22nd 1895
AGED 65 YEARS
"Truly His End Was Peace"
ALSO JOB SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 8th 1902
AGED 30 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH HILLS
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
MARCH 27th 1925 IN HER 85th YEAR
"Sleep on Beloved and take thy Rest"
............
60b. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
"Resting" IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
EMMA ELIZABETH HARRIS
DIED 16th ? DECEMBER 1945
AGED 82 YEARS
[Obscure Verses]
ALSO OF DAVID HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1953
AGED 92 YEARS
"At Rest Together"
............
60c. BOOK TYPE AND CURBS
IN IN
LOVING MEMORY OF LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE MY DEAR HUSBAND
ELIZABETH E. BANCE
ELIZA BANCE WHO DIED
WHO DIED 25th JUNE 1951
21st NOV. 1941 AGED 73 YEARS
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
HER BABY SON
REUBEN
"At Rest"
............
60d. SMALL HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY REEVES
WHO DIED SEPT. 18th 1924
R.I.P.
............
61. WOODEN CROSS, MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
[IN MEMORY OF]
GUS BORGES
R.I.P.
WHO DIED 7th JUNE 1921
AGED 46 YEARS
.............
62. SMALL CROSS, MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
[IN MEMORY OF]
DORIS HELEN SMITH
WHO DIED 28th DECEMBER 1916
AGED 6 MONTHS
............
63. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
EAST SIDE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA REBECCA
DEVOTED DAUGHTER OF
SAMUEL & ORPAH PHILLIPS
WHO DIED OCT. 27th 1921
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE SAMUEL PHILLIPS
DIED OCT. 31st 1922 AGED 69
NORTH SIDE
ALSO ORPAH A.
PHILLIPS
WIFE OF SAMUEL PHILLIPS
WHO PASSED AWAY
DEC. 17th 1943 AGED 87 YEARS
SOUTH SIDE
ALSO
CYRIL THOMAS
PHILLIPS GRANDSON
WHO DIED DEC. 30th 1999
AGED 82 YEARS
............
64. SMALL SCROLL, MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
[IN MEMORY OF]
REUBEN BANCE
WHO DIED 3rd JANUARY 1915
[AGED 11 MONTHS]
65. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MATILDA
BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD HILLS
WHO DIED SEPT. 4th 1910
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO FRANK HILLS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY
DROWNED OCT. 30th 1897
AGED 22 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we
are in Death"
............
FRANK HILLS 1897
Gravesend Reporter
"DROWNING OF A WATERMAN
The Borough Coroner (Mr W.G. Penman), and a jury (Mr W. Odell, foreman), at the Town Hall, on Monday morning, enquired into the circumstances attending the drowning of Mr Frank Hills, a waterman, of 26, Prospect-place, Milton-next-Gravesend, who met his death on the night of October 30th.
William (sic) Hills, waterman, living at the Markers' Retreat beer house at Denton, identified the body as that of his son, Frank Hills, 22 years of age, who lived at 26, Prospect -place,
Milton. He was a waterman and lighterman, and employed on board the dredger belonging to Mr Robert Miller, Battersea. Witness, on the 30th of October, heard that his son had been drowned. He identified him by his clothes.
Evelyn Loft, a fisherman, working on the dredger Perseverance, stated that on October 30th, in the evening, the dredger was anchored about halfway between the "Ship and Lobster" and Shorne mead, having eight anchors down. Deceased had been working on board about five weeks, being a fore mast hand. Hills worked all night on Friday and went ashore about nine o'clock on Saturday morning, returning about half past six o'clock in the evening to take a watch for a late tide. He asked the mate if he could go ashore to do a little business and the mate said he could and Loft (witness) would put him ashore. He went aft and pulled the big boat up to the stern so that there should be no difficulty in getting on her. He pulled the boat close under the traffail-rail and Longhurst went on board as he wished to go ashore. Witness followed and when he got into the boat called to the deceased to come on. He then went aft and boarded a little boat alongside it, it being his intention to go ashore in that. Longhurst also got in and sat on the seat. Witness called to the deceased the second time and he said he was coming. Loft then saw him standing on the gunwale of the anchor-boat. Witness turned and expected Hills to follow but when he looked again he was gone, as witness thought, back to the dredger.--- By the Coroner: The rail of the big boat was thirteen inches wide.---- When witness saw standing on the rail, he said "I'm all berry ain't I" --- meaning alright. Witness looked round and about twenty feet from the stern of the boat saw deceased's two hands in the water. He pushed the boat towards him but he sank like a stone, and although he searched the river for half a mile he could not find any further trace of the deceased. He then returned to the Perseverance and informed the mate of the occurrence .---- By the Coroner: When deceased stood on the rail of the anchor boat there was no one near him. The mate was nearest but but he was in the centre of the dredger attending to his work. When he last saw deceased he was standing on the port bow. Deceased was perfectly sober. The night was very dark. It blew afresh wind, easterly, and there was a nasty topple on the sea. It was usual to go ashore in the same way as the course they were then pursuing. Witness could not account for the accident in any way. He heard no cry. Deceased could not swim. All on board were on good terms---- never happier in their lives.
Albert Henry Longhurst, fitter, living at the "Ship and Lobster", said he had known deceased about five years. Previous to going on board the dredger on the evening of his death, deceased had been in the "Ship and Lobster" with witness. When he went to the dredger deceased was perfectly sober. Witness accompanied him to see the working of the dredger. Coming to the accident witness said as he got into the skiff, Hills was standing on the anchor boat and that was the last he saw of deceased and could in no way account for the cause of the accident.
Witness saw deceased, in the water, give one stroke and sink.
Thomas Fisher, waterman, 25, Augustine -road, said on Sunday afternoon at half-past two, he was rowing down the river and when abreast of the Canal, in midstream, he saw a body floating. He made it fast and rowed to the New Bridge with the body and gave information to the police. P.C. Larkin deposed that he had the body conveyed to the Mortuary.
Rose Hills, the widow, said she saw her husband at her mother's at quarter to four on Saturday afternoon. He told her he would be home between eight and eleven o'clock. He sent his wages home in the morning and had called at her mother's in the afternoon to ascertain if she had received it.
The jury returned a verdict of "accidentally drowned".
66. SMALL HEADSTONE
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH HARRIETT
THE DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF
HARRY & ELLEN GLOVER
WHOM JESUS CALLED
JUNE 16th 1905
AGED 2 YEARS & 16 DAYS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
REAR
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR
WILLIE
WILLIAM BARDEN
THE DEARLY BELOVED
SECOND SON OF
HARRY & ELLEN GLOVER
OF CHALK
WHO FELL ASLEEP
FEB. 19th 1916 AGED 19
"So He Giveth His
Beloved Sleep"
............
66B. BOOK TYPE
IN BERNARD
LOVING ARTHUR
MEMORY ANDREWS
OF A 13th JULY 1917
DEAR HUSBAND 17th JULY 1978
AND FATHER
............
67. SMALL HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
[AMY] LILLIAN
THE [BEL]OVED CHILD OF
JAMES [AND] ALICE WAGHORN
WHO [ENTERED] THE HAPPY LAND
JANUARY 28th 1892
AGED 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS
"Not Lost to us Forever,
But only Gone Before,
We'll meet our little Any,
Upon a Brighter Shore"
REAR, 100% ERODED (FROM DUNCAN)
[IN]
[LOVING MEMORY]
[OF]
GEORGE WAGHORN
SON OF
JAMES AND ALICE WAGHORN
WHO DIED 5th JANUARY 1898
AGED 11 ½ MONTHS
............
67B. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD THOMAS
YOUSEMAN WHO
PASSED AWAY 3rd SEPT.
1930 AGED 62 "At Rest"
ALSO FANNY ELIZA
YOUSEMAN WHO
PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
MAY THE 17th 1961 AGED
88 YEARS "God Bless You"
............
68. HEADSTONE
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF JANE E. PETTS
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
ON 6th NOVEMBER 1919
IN HIS 64th YEAR
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart"
For they shall see God"
ALSO JOHN RUSSELL PETTS
SERGT. PILOT R.C.A.F.
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 28th DEC. 1941
AGED 21
ALSO THE ABOVE
JANE ELIZABETH
DIED 9th JANUARY 1955 AGED 95 YEARS
............
68B. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
EAST SIDE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RONNY
BELOVED SON OF
HENRY & MAUD GOODWIN
WHO DIED FEB. 15th 1923 AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO LILY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
"We are but Little Children Weak"
ALSO THE ABOVE MAUD JANE GOODWIN
WHO DIED 30th MAY 1967
AGED 83 YEARS
NORTH SIDE
ALSO DEAR DAD
HENRY GOODWIN
WHO DIED 23rd JULY 1968
AGED 80 YEARS
"Reunited"
............
69. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
SYDNEY THOMAS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 10th 1888
AGED 21 YEARS
"His Sun went down, his brief Life Spent,
His Noble Form no more we'll see,
Engaged in Daily Toil,
He's gone, we Trust to Happier Scenes,
To the Saviour of his Soul"
DEEPLY REGRETTED BY HIS LARGE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
ALSO JAMES FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1888
AGED 55 YEARS
"A Light is from our Household Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Stilled,
A Chair is vacant in our Home,
Which Never can be Filled"
MARY THOMAS WIFE OF JAMES
DIED AUG. 22nd 1897
AGED 62 YEARS
"The Blood of Jesus Cleanseth from all Sin"
JEANETTE BAKER
DEARLY BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCT. 4th 1900
AGED 42 YEARS
"God's Tender Mercy is over all His Work"
............
70. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN FULLER
WHO DIED JANUARY 11th 1893
AGED 87 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1894
AGED 82 YEARS
"What a Wife Should be She Was"
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY HIS
AFFECTIONATE NEPHEW
MR. E, SPAUL
............
70B. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIETT MARY ALBIN
(THE BELOVED WIFE OF J.F. ALBIN)
OF THIS PARISHIONERS WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 15th 1909
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN FRANCIS ALBIN
WHO PASSED AWAY FEB. 22nd 1926
AGED 94 YEARS
.............
71. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JOHN ROBERT WILTCHER
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1886
AGED 45 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
............
72. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN
JAMES HILTON NIBLETT
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1889
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED HILTON
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANRY. 17Th 1887
AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO BENJAMIN ARTHUR HILTON
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1883
AGED 3 YEARS
"In Hope of a Joyful Resurrection"
ALSO
ALFRED HARRY HILTON NIBLETT
LIEUTENANT & QUARTER MASTER R.A.M.C.
NEPHEW OF THE FIRST NAMED
WHO DIED NOV. 12th 1902
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
SEC. LIEUT. ARTHUR HILTON
ONLY CHILD OF THE ABOVE
ALFRED HENRY HILTON NIBLETT
DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCE SEPTR. 21St 1916
AGED 19 YEARS
............
72B. HEADSTONE, CURBS AND FLOWER HOLDER
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY THOMAS
HILTON NIBLETT
DIED 4th JUNE 1928 AGED 77
CLARA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 14th AUGUST 1940 AGED 85
ALSO
GEORGE HILTON NIBLETT
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th DEC. 1948 AGED 65
R.I.P.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELISABETH ANNE STEWARD
GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE
11th JAN. 1946 - 14th FEB. 1989
"God found the Path
Was growing Rough,
The Hill too Steep to Climb,
So He gently Closed her
Eyelids and Whispered
"Peace be Thine""
FLOWER HOLDER
AUNT
& UNCLE
FROM
MEMORIES
W. M. M. O.
............
72C. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
EAST SIDE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ERNEST WALTER REEVES
WHO DIED 9th FEB. 1937 AGED 64
"The Valiant Man and Free,
The Larger Heart, the Kindlier Hand"
CAROLINE ELIZABETH WIFE OF ERNEST
DIED JULY 11th 1972 AGED 93 YEARS
NORTH SIDE
"ANDREW"
J.P. HILTON HYLAND
BORN 12th JULY 1937
DIED 14th OCT. 1939
............
72D. HEADSTONE AND TABLET
JAMES YOUSEMAN
DIED 25th JULY 1946
AGED 86 ALSO HIS
WIFE ALICE MARY
DIED 15th AUG. 1947
AGED 81 YEARS
FLORENCE BEATRICE
YOUSEMAN DIED 2nd
MARCH 1950 AGED 57
TABLET
CAPTAIN BERTIE JAMES
YOUSEMAN
(HUSBAND OF FLORENCE)
LATE MASTER OF STEAM TUG
"HIBERNIA"
AND
FREEMAN OF THE RIVER THAMES
BORN 27th JULY 1891
DIED 16th AUGUST 1972
............
BERTIE JAMES YOUSEMAN 1972
Gravesend Reporter
"TUGMASTER
DIES
Captain Bertie James Youseman, a noted tug-master on the Thames, before he retired in 1961, died at home, 32 Kent Road, Gravesend, on Tuesday. He was 81.
Perhaps he will be best remembered for his long career as master of the famous steam tug Hibernia which spanned 43 years. It was his sad duty to take the tug to the breaker's yard. She was the oldest Thames tug having been built in 1884.
Born at Higham, Capt. Youseman was 15 years old when he began work in the old Cock – tug Condor. He then joined the paddle boat Conqueror known as the "Dungeness Ghost" because she spent so much time lying off that point for work.
He served in several tugs after leaving the Condor and at the beginning of the first World War he was master of the Scotia. He later skippered the Simla until he took over the Hibernia in 1928.
Capt. Youseman, a Freeman of the River Thames, was a widower. A son and three daughters are bereaved."
72E. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HELGA GISELA YOUSEMAN
(NEE GORBING)
BORN 1st JUNE 1929
DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 2000
RONALD CHARLES YOUSEMAN
BORN 22nd MAY 1918
DIED 20th JUNE 2002
"And Life id Eternal and Love is Immortal,
And Death is only an Horizon,
And Horizon is Nothing save the Limit of our Sight"
............
73. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS
NORTH SIDE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CLARA HILTON
NIBLETT
DIED MARCH 6th ? 1917
AGED 27 YEARS
CECIL CHARLES
HILTON NIBLETT
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
SEPTEMBER 22nd 1917
AGED 19 YEARS
SOUTH SIDE
JANE HILTON
LAWLER
DIED APRIL 27th 1884
AGED 43 YEARS
............
CECIL CHARLES HILTON NIBLETT 1918
Gravesend Reporter
"MOTOR – CYCLE TRAGEDY
AT MEOPHAM
YOUNG GRAVESENDER KILLED
The Deputy-Coroner (Mr C. E. Harris) held an inquiry at the Railway Hotel, Meopham, on Monday, into the circumstances attending the death of Cecil Charles H. Niblett, a gunner in the R.G.A., who was killed whilst riding a motor cycle on Saturday last. Mr Garrett was chosen foreman of the jury. Mr G. Clinch and Mr J. R. Groves (manager) watched the proceedings on behalf of the Gravesend Tramway Co.
Henry T. R. Niblett, father of the deceased, residing at 127, Wellington – street, Gravesend, said deceased was 19 years of age, and was serving as a gunner in the Anti-Aircraft Section of the R.G.A. Percival A. Moore, driver of a bus for the Gravesend Omnibus Co. , said he had been a bus driver for three months. On Saturday at 6.9 p.m., he was proceeding to Gravesend, and on reaching the other side of the railway bridge at Meopham, where there was a bend in the road, a push bicycle was overtaking him. He was on the near side of the road, leaving plenty of room for the bicycle. He saw a motor bicycle appear round the bend on it's correct side, and it was going rather fast. The motor cycle passed his bus and he knew no more until he felt the bus lurch, and then he pulled up in 13 yards. He alighted and found the deceased lying in the road, with his head to the centre and his feet to the edge of the road.
The motor cycle was in the side of the hedge, and the push cycle was in front of it, showing that they must have passed each other. The push cycle had it's fork bent. Deceased was carrying a passenger on the carrier. Witnesses bus was going five to six miles an hour, and was carrying 20 passengers. He could not see how the deceased got under his hind wheel. In reply to Mr Clinch, witness said he sounded his hooter, but he heard no warning from the approaching vehicles. He could not have avoided the accident.
Edward Geal, A.S.C., the push cyclist, said he was trying to overtake the bus, near the bend in the road, and seeing the motor cyclist come round the bend he decided to get to the rear of the bus, but seeing he had no chance of getting behind, he ran his cycle across the road into the hedge. His cycle then must have had the rear wheel about half a yard into the road. When he had time to look round he found the motor cycle lying in the road about half a yard beyond beyond his cycle. His cycle did not touch the deceased's motor cycle.
Gunner Samuel Hickerly said he was on the back of the deceased's motor cycle and when they were on the road the deceased sounded his hooter continually, and as they turned the bend he saw the bus and push bicycle , the latter being at the side of the bus. Witness could not see how they could avoid the accident, so he closed his eyes, and knew nothing more until he found himself under the bus. He could see that a collision between the two cycles was bound to happen. He then got out from underneath the bus and found deceased dead. He had not the slightest idea how the accident occurred, and did not think they turned the bend very quickly.
Questioned by Mr Clinch, the witness said he thought there was room for the bus to go on it's near side a bit more.
P.C. Carter said he found the deceased on a stretcher with his skull fractured, and his right collar bone and right arm pulverised.
On Sunday he measured the road, and found it 18 ft wide,. From a mark in the road where the off side wheel of the bus went to the off side of the road, it was 7 ft. The bus was measured 7 ft 4ins. That would leave 3 ft 8 ins on the bus's near side of the road. With regard to the push cycle, only the front fork was buckled up, and the near side pedal was bent. He thought the motor cycle must have hit the fork of the push cycle.
Esther Geal, mother of the push cyclist, said she was a passenger on the bus. When the bus stopped she found her son lying in the hedge with his legs astraddle of his cycle.
The Coroner, in summing up, said he knew that when motoring, one could not always hear the horn of an approaching vehicle, and it was for the jury to say whether anybody was responsible for Niblett's death.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death", exonerating the driver of the bus, and the foreman said that the bend in the road in question was a source of danger, and having regard to the size of the vehicles which traversed the road, he asked the Coroner to draw the attention of the authorities to the problem."
74. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE THOMAS BEADLE
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1886
AGED 60 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO ANN SARAH JANE
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT. 23rd 1905
AGED 70 YEARS
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO GEORGE ALFRED BEADLE
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV. 23rd 1932
AGED 70 YEARS
"At Rest"
............
75. SMALL GRANITE PLAQUE (REPLACES CROSS IN DUNCAN)
IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
OAKLEY
BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE HEWITT
DIED 14th MARCH 1908
AGED 56
GEORGE THOMAS
HEWITT
BORN 22. O5. 1849
DIED 18. 03. 1926
............
76. RED GRANITE OBELISK ON STONE AND BRICK BASE, WITH LARGE PLAIN LEDGER
WOOD FAMILY
THE WOOD FAMILY MONUMENT IS THE LARGE VAULT SURMOUNTED BY
THE RED GRANITE OBELISK. THE CROSS NEXT TO THE WOOD MONUMENT,
MARKS THE GRAVE OF ALFRED JARVIS, 1908. IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO JARVIS,
IS THE GREY AND RED GRANITE MONUMENT TO CHARLES JARVIS, 1899
WEST SIDE
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
THOMAS BENNETT WOOD
AGED 19 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
CHARLES THOMAS JARVIS
AGED 15 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
JOSEPH JAMES WHALE
AGED 22 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
WHO WERE LAUNCHED INTO ETERNITY
WITHOUT A MOMENT'S WARNING
ON SATURDAY JUNE 5th 1877
BY AN EXPLOSION WHICH TOOK PLACE
ON BOARD A MAGAZINE VESSEL LYING IN THE
RIVER THAMES BELOW GRAVESEND
SOUTH SIDE
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
ANNIE REBECCA
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
T. F. WOOD
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1884
IN HER 31st YEAR
ALSO HENRY THIRD SON
WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1891
IN HIS 26th YEAR
ALSO JOHN YOUNG YOUNGEST SON
WHO DIED JUNE 25th 1891
IN HIS 20th YEAR
ALSO CHARLES YOUNG
SURVIVING SON OF THE ABOVE T. F. WOOD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 6th 1897
AGED 34 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
NORTH SIDE
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
THOMAS FRANCIS WOOD
WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE
16th OF NOVEMBER 1888
IN HIS 64th YEAR
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO ANN BENNETT WOOD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY
29th MARCH 1909
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
EAST SIDE
"When Blooming Youth is Snatched Away,
By Death's Resistless Hand,
Our Hearts the Mourning Tribute Pay,
Which Pity must Demand"
"Their Toils are Past, their Work is Done,
And They are Fully Blessed,
They Fought the Fight, The Victory Won,
And Entered into Rest"
The Voice of this Alarming Scene,
May Every Heart Obey,
Nor be the Heavenly Warning Vain,
Which Calls to Watch and Pray"
............
THOMAS BENNETT WOOD, ET AL 1877
Gravesend Reporter, 7th August 1877
"An explosion, the character of which is fortunately of rare occurrence, took place on the Thames on Saturday last, and occasioned considerable alarm and commotion among the riverside population.
As is generally known by our readers, magazines for the reception of gun powder, shells, fuses and other explosives have lain off the Ship and Lobster for many years past, that being the spot marked by the authorities where vessels bound for the Port of London must tranship all dangerous explosives.
Mr Thomas Wood, lighterman of explosives, is the owner of the magazines and has carried on this dangerous business with that care and diligence, which has rendered his calling free from accident up to Saturday last. However on the afternoon of the day in question, one of the saddest and most melancholy events took place, by which three lives were lost and considerable damage and loss entailed.
There were three magazines moored of the Lobster, and that marked no 1, was, by some unaccountable means, blown up, none of those on board, surviving to tell the cause.
Shortly before the occurrence took place, a large quantity of shells, fuses and other combustibles had been transhiped , the shells being taken off a Chilean vessel which was proceeding to London, it is said several tons being thus boarded, and those were stored in the usual manner. No 2 magazine was moored very close to no 1 and no 3, some distance lower down the river.
Three young men, Mr Wood, son of the proprietor, Charles Jarvis, mate and Joseph James Whale, mate of the barge Lily, were on board no 1 magazine in the afternoon of Saturday, when suddenly without the slightest warning, a loud report was heard and the vessel was seen to sink rapidly, a volume of smoke rising to signify the exact spot where the catastrophe happened. Large portions of the complete wreck were hurled on to the shore, and shells were seen to drop into the water like pebbles, whilst rockets and other materials were picked up on the bank of the river. Either in consequence of the concussion, or fright, several of those who happened to be on shore opposite the spot indicated were knocked down, two or three lads tumbling into the ditch hard by, and the windows of the Ship and Lobster were partially shattered. It is also reported that several houses in the vicinity of Chalk suffered considerable damage, the shock being distinctly heard and felt for a large area around.
To those residing in the vicinity of Milton Barracks, the first impression appeared to be that something alarming had occurred there, the smell powder being unpleasantly perceptible. A waterman who happened to be rowing by the magazine at the time of the accident, was knocked down in his boat, and one of his oars carried at least 30 yards away. Several other incidents showing the force of the concussion are related, but those above mentioned are sufficient to show that the explosion was of a very serious character, independent of the melancholy loss of life attending it.
Captain Jenkins was quickly on the spot, and speedily telegraphed to Major Majendie, Her Majesty's Inspector . On Sunday morning this gentleman, attended by Mr Wood and Captain Jenkins, visited the scene of the explosion, and carefully examined the portions of the wreck which had been saved preparatory to making the report. At the time of the explosion, the man Whale was seen on the deck of the vessel, and the other two unfortunate young men were below. The body of Whale, or rather, part of it, was recovered the same evening, near Shornemead, about two miles below, and was brought back to the Lobster to await an inquest.
On Sunday, hundreds of persons visited the scene of the accident, but only a small portion of the vessel was visible, over which the Thames Conservancy flag was placed.
The Inquest
The inquiry touching the death of Joseph James Whale, aged 22 years, was formally opened at the Ship and Lobster on Monday afternoon, before W. J. Harris, Esq., County Coroner, and a jury, of which Mr Gould was foreman.
Mr Hatten, of the firm of Shorland and Hatten, Gravesend, represented Mr Wood.
The Coroner asked if Her Majesty's inspector had been made acquainted with the sad accident. Captain Jenkins said he had telegraphed the office immediately, and Major Majendie attended on Sunday morning. He now only awaited the formal invitation of the Coroner to be present at the inquiry. The Coroner said that by a recent Act of Parliament that dangerous business was very properly placed under stringent rules, and he proposed that day to only take such evidence as would justify him in issuing his order for the burial of the unfortunate man who had been picked up, and then to adjourn the enquiry to have the attendance of Her Majesty's inspector. He thought of adjourning until that day next week.
The jury having been sworn and viewed the body.
Joseph James Whale, a horse keeper, residing at Plumstead, said that he had seen the remains of the deceased, and recognised them as those of his son. He was 22 years of age, and was in the employ of Mr Wood, a lighterman of explosives. Saw him last about three weeks ago. He was a single man.
The enquiry was then adjourned for a week."
When the inquest was resumed, a verdict of "killed through an explosion of detonators" was returned. Wood does not appear in the Burial Register of Chalk, Whale does. Presumably, there was nothing left of Wood to bury?
THOMAS FRANCIS WOOD 1888
Gravesend Reporter
"The Late Mr T. F. Wood
The hand of death has been actively engaged in our midst of late, and it has laid low several whose forms have been familiar with the life of Gravesend for many years.
Inexorable death is no respecter of persons, and one of the latest victims to it's fell stroke has been Mr Thomas Francis Wood of Heath House, West Hill, Gravesend. Certainly the lamented end did not come with any degree of unexpectedness, seeing that the deceased had been confined to his house for some weeks by a painful and insidious malady, the completion of whose work after having laid fairly hold of the system, was only a question of time, but it was borne by him with much fortitude and courage.
The general feeling is that by the death of Mr Wood, the town has lost one of it's noblest adapted sons, one who, by dint of perseverance and sound judgement, had risen to the highest social distinction which his fellows could confer upon him. The early life of the deceased gentleman was spent in the neighbourhood of Poplar and Limehouse, serving an apprenticeship to the water and boat building combined. He made his advent in Gravesend about eighteen years ago, when he started in the business of storing and shipping explosives, it then being carried under the old system; in 1875, however, storage by magazine on the river was introduced and adapted by Mr Wood, who, at the time of his demise, had no less than nine magazines afloat, having held contracts with the Chilworth Company and many of the principal firms dealing in explosives, for some years. The deceased also carried on the business of coal merchant, but notwithstanding the great demands made upon him by his private interests, he yet found time to devote to public affairs, in which he strove hard, yet unostentatiously, to foster the well being of the borough. He occupied a seat in the Town Council for the Milton Ward, from the year 1883, and in 1884 – 5 he served the office of Mayor, discharging the duties in a manner that gave entire satisfaction to the community, his popularity being abundantly evidenced in the enthusiasm that prevailed when he quitted the civic chair . In the same year, he had the further distinction of being elected Master of the Court of the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames, a fact which proved that the respect entertained for him extended far beyond the limits of Gravesend.
At the time of his Mayoralty he was created a Justice of the Peace for the Borough. He was a Free Mason, and for years, the deceased gentleman was a prominent member of the Royal Antediluvian Order of the Buffaloes, and was also ready to assist any charitable movement inaugurated by that society, while he presented the "City of London" lodge with the magnificent banner it now possesses. Indeed, charity always found a friend in him, and many will miss his liberality and large – heartedness, these traits of his noble character being especially displayed in the movements for the good of the poor emanating from the Bethel and other similar institutions.
That is the best respect which is won by consistent virtue and God like kindness, and such is the respect entertained for the memory of the late Mr Wood.
When the death became known, the flag at the Conservative Club (of which he was a member) was placed at half – mast, and the same mark of respect was shown at the premises of the Gravesend Amateur Rowing Club and at other places along the river front. The absence of the standard from the Town Hall was the subject of much comment, but the circumstances will be explained by the fact that the death of Mr Wood was not known to the Mayor (G. H. Edmonds, Esq.,) till late on Saturday evening; by his worship's direction, however, the standard was floating half – mast on the day of
The Funeral which took place on Wednesday afternoon, when, in addition to the lowered flags and drawn blinds, many of the shops were partially closed as a mark of respect to the departed.
A large concourse of people assembled at obsequies, but had the internment taken place at Gravesend instead of at Chalk Churchyard (where the deceased had a family vault, in which were the remains (sic)* of Mr Thomas Bennett Wood, who was killed in the explosion of 1877) the number of sympathisers would not doubt have been vastly increased. As it was , many were unable to gain admission to the church. The funeral cortège, consisting of Washington car containing the corpse, five mourning coaches, the deceased's private coach, Dr Andrew's carriage, and five other carriages with representative Buffaloes, left Heath House about twenty minutes past two o'clock, passing by way of Old-road, reached Chalk Church shortly after three o'clock. The body was taken into the church where the first part of the burial service was conducted by the Rev. W. Joynes (Vicar), assisted by the Rev. F. Ealand (Holy Trinity, Gravesend) who completed the service at the grave. The coffin which was covered with magnificent wreaths, was composed of polished oak, with brass fittings, the inscription on the plate being,
Thomas Francis Wood
Born November 2nd 1824
Died November 16th 1888"
*(Wood's son, also Thomas does not appear in the burial register, his body was probably totally destroyed by the explosion; see preceding inquest).
76B. HEADSTONE
WILLIAM EDWARD
SMITH
O5 03 1901 – 07 01 1981
ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE
HILDA MAY
SMITH
27 03 1909 – 15 10 1991
"At Rest"
............
77. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
EAST SIDE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED JARVIS
DIED JULY 10th 1908
AGED 42 YEARS
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart
For they Shall See God"
SOUTH SIDE
ALSO
GORDON ISAAC JARVIS
DIED FEBY. 12Th 1900
AGED 10 WEEKS
NORTH SIDE
ALSO
PHYLISS LILIAN JARVIS
DIED MAY 7th 1907
AGED 7 YEARS
............
78. GREY GRANITE HEADSTONE WITH RED COLUMNS
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
CHARLES JARVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
24th DECEMBER 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
"Just as I am without one Plea"
ALSO ELIZA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th NOVEMBER 1912
AGED 74 YEARS
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO ANNE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th JANY. 1888
AGED 3 ½ YEARS
"He shall Gather the Lambs with His
Arm and Carry them in His Bosom"
Isaiah xi ii
............
79. HEADSTONE WITH PEDESTALS AND CROSS AT FOOT
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LOVING SON OF
GEORGE & ANNIE FRYER
EDWIN FRYER
WHO WAS DROWNED OFF HOLE HAVEN
MARCH 17th 1909 AGED 18 YEARS
"Be ye also ready for in such an hour as
ye think not the Son of Man Cometh"
ANNE AUGUSTA FRYER
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 3rd 1935 AGED 82
"Resting in Peace"
GEORGE FRYER
HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEB. 4th 1941 AGED 89
"Reunited"
PEDESTAL
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY HUDSON
LATE OF THE GRAVESEND
POLICE FORCE
WHO WAS KILLED IN FRANCE
25th SEPT. 1915 AGED 24
"Duty Nobly Done"
............
EDWIN FRYER 1909
From the Gravesend Reporter, March 1909
Fryer's body was still missing when an inquest was held at the Six Bells, Cliffe, on the body of Fryer's companion, Harry Elvy, aged 26, of Chalk.
The deaths occurred when the powder boat, the Ann, the two men were sculling, collided with the L.C.C. 650 ton, SS Burns, a sludge boat. They were rowing out of Hole Haven Creek, Essex, bound for Higham Bight, and were carrying 5 cwt., of dynamite and fuses. The day was fine, the tide low and the wind slight. It was common for small boats to get a tow from larger vessels, and the two men were attempting to do this. A witness heard a shout and saw the Ann sinking astern of the Burns. A boat was immediately lowered from the Burns to search for the two men. The same witness said that he believed the Ann was struck by the propeller of the Burns, which could have set off the explosives and possibly sunk the Burns ! Witness said the dead men did not ask for a tow but threw a line over a stanchion, this was common practise.
The 1st officer of the Burns, saw the Ann approaching, but did not give permission for a tow and did not order them away from his vessel. He believed the line thrown from the Ann was too taunt and so pulled the Ann over. Several other vessels quickly arrived on the scene but could not save the men. He also added that there were no regulations concerning tows.
The Ann belonged to the trustees of T. F. Wood, (see below), and the dead men were employees
The explosives were destined for the steamer Sartoon, bound for Trinidad. The Ann carried a line and hook for the purpose of towing.
Verdict: Accidental Death, no blame attached to the Burns.
79B. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE WILLIAM JARVIS
DIED NOV. 1st 1905 AGED 59
ANN MARY JARVIS
DIED MARCH 25th 1926 AGED 78
FRANCES MAUD JARVIS
DIED NOV. 1st 1892 AGED 3 ½ YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
............
80. HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES WALTER
EDGECOMBE
WHO DIED JANUARY 1st 1892
AGED 1 YEAR AND 18 DAYS
"Let no Tears today be Shed,
Holy is the Narrow ?[ ]
Let no Perils wait at Last ?[ ],
Him who now away hath Past,
Christ when our Sad Life is Done,
Join us to our Little One"
............
81. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR JAMES
LUCHFORD
WHO DIED MARCH 1st 1904
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO
FREDERICK CURTIS LUCHFORD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1900
AGED 4 YEARS
"God in His Tender Care,
Our Loved Ones Keepeth,
And Softly whispers to our Hearts,
"They are not Dead but Sleepeth""
ALSO ELIZABETH MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM LUCHFORD
WHO DIED MAY 28th 1900
AGED 53 YEARS
"Not Gone from Memory, nor from Love,
But Gone to her Father's Home Above"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JOHN LUCHFORD
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1923
AGED 77 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
............
81B. CURBS AND FLOWER POT
REMEMBERING JACK ALFRED LUCHFORD
1992
FLOWER POT
ALBERT
HENRY
LUCHFORD
8th DEC. 1949
"Dad"
............
81C. CURBS AND FLOWER POT
SOUTH SIDE
ALFRED W. MCINTIER 8 2 1944 ELIZABETH M. MC INTIER 15 12 1940
NORTH SIDE
DORA MAY FULLEGAR AGED 78 YEARS DIED 19th MAY 1972 BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE FULLEGAR (ONE LINE)
FLOWER POT
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF DAD
GEORGE
FULLEGAR
DIED 20 11 79
............
81D. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED CHEESEMAN DIED 7th SEPT. 1948 AGED 64
............
82. HEADSTONE
GOLDSMITH FAMILY, 1777, 1794 AND 1819
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH GOLDSMITH
WIFE OF ABRAM. GOLDSMITH OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th OF
FEBRUARY 1794 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO JOHN GOLDSMITH
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 5th OF OCTOBER 1777 AGED 12 YEARS
" Faithful Wife, A Tender Mother,
A Good Neighbour & A Sincere Christian"
ALSO THE ABOVE ABRAM. GOLDSMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 24th OF
DECEMBER 18[1]9 AGED 79 YEARS
............
82B. CURBS
NORTH SIDE
MY DEAR HUSBAND JAMES JOHN FISHER WHO DIED 9th JUNE 1935 AGED 68 YEARS
SOUTH SIDE
ALSO ALICE E. FISHER WHO DIED 28th JAN. 1945 AGED 80 YEARS "Reunited"
............
83. HEADSTONE WITH ANCHOR MOTIF
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
THOMAS MULLENDER
WHO DIED 6th OCTOBER 1885
AGED 43 YEARS
"An Affectionate and Deeply Regretted Husband,
Father, Brother and Friend"
ALSO ANN ELIZABETH MULLENDER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th MAY 1902
AGED 57 YEARS
"Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me,
Let Me Hide Myself in Thee"
ALSO THOMAS EDMUND MULLENDER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 24th DECEMBER 1926
AGED 49 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
THOMAS MULLENDER 1885
Essex Times, 9th October 1885
Curiously, the paper does not name Mullender ?
"FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE LINE
On Tuesday night a fatal accident occurred at Barking Railway Station. After the 10.37 train had passed through, a porter named William Taylor was crossing over from the down to the up platform when he discovered lying between the metals and the wall, a body, which was recognised as that of a Gravesend pilot. The train had evidently passed over the man, as he was dreadfully mutilated, but life was not extinct.
Dr Lee was sent for, but before his arrival the poor fellow had succumbed to his injuries. On Friday an inquest was held at the "Queen's Head" Inn, Broadway, before Mr C. C. Lewis and a Jury, of whom Mr S. Genny was the foreman. The Jury returned an open verdict, there being no evidence to show how deceased got on the line"
84. RED GRANITE PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
BURGESS AND JUSTICE MONUMENT
JAMES NORVAL AND EDITH JUSTICE, 1953 AND 1969, WERE THE PARENTS OF THE
ACTOR, JAMES ROBERTSON JUSTICE, BEST KNOWN AS SIR LANCELOT
SPRATT IN THE "DOCTOR" COMEDY FILMS OF THE 1950'S
EAST SIDE
SACRED TO
THE MEMORY OF
ALFRED BURGESS
BORN 5th OCT. 1855
DIED 5th DEC. 1890
AND HIS WIFE
HARRIETT MARY
BORN 19th MARCH 1857
DIED 13th SEPT. 1943
NORTH SIDE
JAMES
NORVAL
JUSTICE
1875 – 1953
SOUTH SIDE
EDITH
JUSTICE
1882 – 1969
............
84B. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
HARRIETT PAULINE BURGESS
1885 – 1931
............
84C. CURBS
NORTH SIDE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELLEN BYRON DIED DEC. 17th 1918 AGED 47
SOUTH SIDE
ALSO EMMA HER SISTER DIED DEC. 16th 1920 AGED 53
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85. COPED
IN MEMORY OF
ANNA TRANHAM THE DEVOTED WIFE OF WILLIAM NICE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1898
"Deeply Mourned"
............
86. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JEANETTE PAYNE
WHO DIED SEPT. 15th 1893
AGED 40 YEARS
WHITELANDS 1873 – 4
"I Know that My Redeemer Liveth"
Job 19 v25
ALSO JOHN EDWARD PAYNE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1904
AGED 63 YEARS
"I will Lay Me Down in Peace,
And Take My Rest"
ALSO ERIC ALLBROOK
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
BORN OCT. 10th 1904
DIED MAY 11th 1912
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87. RED GRANITE CROSS AND CURBS (REPLACES HEADSTONE IN DUNCAN)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS MULLENDER
DIED 2nd JUNE 1859 AGED 53
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 17th FEB. 1880 AGED 74
ALSO ROSE MULLENDER
DIED 13th ? FEB. 1931 AGED 85
"Jesu Mercy"
............
88. HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE THOMAS MULLENDER
DIED MAY 29th 1861
AGED 29 YEARS
"[F]or Years he St[rugg]led with Disease and Pain,
All Efforts made in his Behalf were Vain,
His Mortal Form to Mother Earth Given,
The Immortal Fled to seek it's Home in Heaven,
And Share the Glories of the Terrestrial Sphere,
In Lieu of Pain he long had Suffered Here"
ALSO MARY ROBERTS
BORN MARCH 7th 1798
DIED MARCH 15th 1892
"At Rest"
............
89. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS MULLENDER
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1877
AGED 5 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO WALTER BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 7th 1930
IN HIS 54th YEAR
ALSO MARGARET WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT. 19th 1950
AGED 74 YEARS
R.I.P.
............
WALTER MULLENDER 1930
Gravesend Reporter, 15th March 1930
"TRAGEDY AT CHALK
POLICE PENSIONER COMMITS SUICIDE
FOUND DEAD WITH GUN BESIDE HIM
LAST MESSAGE: "CAN'T STAND MY HEAD"
An inquest was held at the "White Hart", Chalk. On Monday, on Walter Mullender, of Dicken's Cottage, Chalk, who was found dead in Goldsmith's Plantation on Friday morning with a gunshot wound to the head.
The inquiry was conducted by Mr F.V. Budden, (Deputy Coroner). Walter Mullender, son of the deceased, gave evidence of identification.
He said that the deceased was a market gardener and retired City of London policeman. He was 53 years of age. The witness, who said he lived at home, continued, " I last saw my father alive just before nine on Friday morning. He was just in front of the stables, but I cannot remember whether he was coming out or going in". He said, "I have just got the greens ready". I was just going to take them home to weigh them, then he got the gun and said he was just going round to see if there were any pigeons there. The gun had been his father's and had been in the house for dome time. It is an ordinary sporting gun".
SHOOTING PIGEONS
"A few minutes after I heard the report of the gun, but I did not pay much attention because he had shot a pigeon a day or so previously, and he did not like being interrupted when he had shot one pigeon as the other comes over and he can get the pair. At about 9.30, as father had not come back, I went to the Plantation. I saw him there. He was kind of lolling against a tree, with the gun across his knees. His face was all shot away".
Witness added that there was a man digging nearby whom he asked to call a doctor. He, himself, went for the police, leaving the body as it was. On his return the doctor found a note in the deceased's hat, it was in his handwriting.
The Coroner produced the note and had began to read it when witness interrupted that he did not want it made public. The Coroner: "We have to try to discover the state of the man's mind. I have no power over the press".
The Coroner read the following extract from the note:-"I have got everything ready, I can't stand my head".
"What had he been worried with his head?" asked the Coroner.
Witness: "He had been suffering from pain in the head, but he did not take it seriously",
The Coroner: " How long had he been suffering with these pains?", "For some time now, a few years".
Witness added that he had not heard his father mention the pains during the past few months. When he had had the pains previously they had not lasted for long, and he did not have them often.
The Coroner: "Had he had pains that morning?"
WOKE UP WITH PAIN
Witness:" He woke up at four in the morning with pains in the head and thought he had a cold coming".
"Had he any financial worries ?"---- "He had an assured income from his police pension and I know of no such worries".
"He had never said he was fed up or threatened to take his own life ?" ----- "No, sir".
"You realise your father must have taken his own life ?" --- "Yes, sir".
"Can you suggest any reason why he should take his own life ?" -----"Only that he might have had an abscess in his head and could not stand the pain any longer, he would never admit that he was ill."
Margaret Mullender, the widow, said that the deceased had pains in the head but refused to see a doctor. "He always had such good health, he would not give in", she said. Continuing she stated that at about eight the deceased told her that he had woken up in the night with a headache and thought he had a cold coming.
The Coroner: "Do you know if he had any other worries?" Witness replied that she knew of none. They had a bright outlook. It was the ninth year that he had left the police. "He had been handling guns all his life", she added, "and was never happy unless he had one in his hands". She did not think he went out with the intention of taking his life.
FINGER ON THE TRIGGER
PC H.D. O' Keefe, K.C.C., Denton, said, that about 9.40 on Friday, he was called to Goldsmith's Plantation, where he saw the deceased in a sitting position with his back resting against a yew tree. A cross his knees was a 12 bore double-barrelled sporting gun. Both hands were resting on the gun. The fore-finger of the right hand was still on the trigger. The gun was loaded in both barrels and the right hand cartridge had been fired. Deceased's hat was lying three yards away and had apparently been placed there. Stuck in the hat band was a note. In answer to the Coroner: He knew deceased well. He would say he was a normally balanced man. He was of a very cheerful disposition.
The Coroner questioned the relatives with regards to the paper the note was written on and remarked that it had struck him as strange that the note was dated March 13th 1929 [The fatality occurred on March 7th 1930]
He returned a verdict that the deceased took his own life by shooting whilst of unsound mind.
90. GRANITE PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
EAST SIDE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN MULLENDER
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 21st 1909
IN HER 68th YEAR
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OSCAR MULLENDER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 7th 1912
IN HIS 72nd YEAR
NORTH SIDE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
ELLEN BURTON
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
O. & S.A. MULLENDER
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 5th 1938
IN HER 65th YEAR
"A Good Wife, Mother and Helpmate"
SOUTH SIDE
SARAH MULLENDER
FEB. 24th 1925 IN HER 43rd YEAR
R.I.P.
"I have Kept the Faith"
MAY MULLENDER
OCT. 2nd? 1931 AGED 47
............
OSCAR MULLENDER 1912
Gravesend Reporter
"THE LATE MR. OSCAR MULLENDER
AN INTERESTING CAREER
The funeral of the late Mr Oscar Mullender, of Chalk, took place on Monday last, visible signs of deep regret being manifest amongst his numerous friends, who attended the service. The village seems deeply sensible to the loss they have sustained and Mr Mullender's many qualities will be indelibly engraved upon their memories. Practically his whole life has been associated with the district he loved so dearly.
He was born at Scadbury, Southfleet on October 21st 1840. His father subsequently removed to Rettonden, Essex, and during his residence there the deceased gentleman began his education at Wickford. In 1854 they came to Chalk where his father took over the proprietorship of the "White Hart Inn", and in 1858 Mr Mullender started in business at the forge, which had already been in the hands of the family for many years. He moved to Lower Stoke ( ? ) years after but returned to Honeymoon Cottage in 1879 and restored business at the forge. It was during his association with this interesting old relic of bygone days that he made the acquaintance of the immortal Dickens.
It has been generally stated that the late Mr Mullender was characterised by Charles Dickens in his famous work, Great Expectations , under the name of "Joe Gargary", but although the novelist might have utilised some of the deceased gentleman's characteristics, for undoubtedly he was on very intimate terms with him, he could not be the inspiration of the master of the forge, for Mr Mullender did not take over the proprietorship until some years after the novel was written.
Before the Kent County Constabulary came into existence. Mr Mullender held the office of parish constable, and the family still possess the truncheon and handcuffs which he then used. He had taken a very keen ? Interest in village sport and other ...... ? and during his time he has been the secretary of the Chalk Cricket Club, overseer and ? Churchwarden for several years, secretary of the L.U.O.A.S. For 21 years and was one of the oldest members of the A.O.F., in Gravesend. On the occasion of one particular sports event on December 28th 1866 Mr Mullender was presented with a ribbon by Charles Dickens. This is highly treasured by the family, forming as it does one of the many links they can claim with the life of the great author.
The deceased was a great authority on Dickensian matters, and it is a curious coincidence that he died on the very day celebrated as Dicken's centenary. The funeral service was held at Chalk Church and was conducted by the Rev. L. White, vicar of the parish. The edifice was, despite the unpropitious weather almost filled and at the graveside numbers of people gathered. The coffin which was of plain oak and inscribed thus:
Oscar Mullender who passed away February 7th 1912 in his 72nd year was carried by his workmen, at their special request, and the arrangements were carried out by Mr Goldfinch, for whose father, the deceased had atone time, worked.
The chief mourners were: Charles, Oscar, Walter and Arthur (sons); Mrs G. Burton; Miss Mullender and Miss May Mullender, (daughters); Miss R. Mullender, (sister); Mr Herbert Mullender, (nephew); Mr George Richen, Senr., (brother in law);George Richen, Junr., ( nephew); Mr George Barnes, (brother in law); Mr George Burton, (son in law) and Mr Herbert Hicks.
90B. CURBS
MULLENDER FAMILY
RIGHT, THE CROSS OF OSCAR MULLENDER, 1912.
LEFT, THE HEADSTONE OF WALTER MULLENDER, 1930.
NORTH SIDE
OSCAR MULLENDER DIED 28th JUNE 1935 AGED 64 YEARS
SOUTH SIDE
BARBARA LOCK (GRANDCHILD) AGED 3
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OSCAR MULLENDER 1935
Gravesend Reporter
"CHALK FAMILY'S LOSS
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR.
O. MULLENDER
A well known Chalk family has been bereaved by the death at "Devon", Rosemary- avenue, Broadstairs, of Mr Oscar Mullender. He passed away on Friday after a long illness at the age of 64.
A native of Chalk, he was the second son of the late Mr Oscar Mullender, undertaker, builder and wheelwright, who lived at May Cottage. The deceased , who for many years lived in Gravesend, assisted in the business until failing health compelled him to remove to Broadstairs.
He will be remembered by many of the older residents of Gravesend for his membership of the Kent Artillery Volunteers. He held the rank of sergeant and was one of four brothers who served in the unit. Mr Oscar Mullender was greatly attached to the Volunteer movement and was the owner of several trophies in connection with it.
He leaves a widow and two daughters, to whom the sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, when a service at Chalk Church preceded the interment in the family grave in the Churchyard. The officiating clergy were the Rev. A. W. W. Bowman, B.A., (Vicar) and the Rev. J. T. Phillips, M.A.
The principal mourners were: The Widow; Miss Margarie Mullender, Mr and Mrs C. S. Locke (daughters and son in law); Mr and Mrs A. Mullender (brother and sister in law); Mr and Mrs E. Burton (brother in law and sister); Miss Olive Mullender (niece); Mr G. Richens (cousin); Mr T. S. Hook (brother in law); Mrs I. Newton (sister in law). Many friends were present at the Church and graveside..............."
91. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WALTER GUPPY POOLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 26th 18[71]
AGED 36 YEARS
FOR MANY YEARS A FAITHFUL SERVANT OF
ALEXANDER WALKER, GRAVESEND
ALSO AMY NEWMAN AUNT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 23rd 1871
AGED 72 YEARS
............
92. HEADSTONE, BADLY FLAKED
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ROSA [FLI]GHT
WHO DIED [MAY] 3rd 1856
AGED [21] YEARS
"For [ ] are [ ]our Life is
Hid[ ] the c[ ] God [ ]"
............
92B. TABLET AND CURBS
IN MEMORY OF
SOPHIA LOUISE
YOUSEMAN
(NEE TUCKER)
1 3 1861 – 2 2 1924
ALSO HUSBAND OF ABOVE
VINCENT YOUSEMAN
3 4 1854 – 30 4 1947
............
92C. SMALL PEDESTAL, CROSS AND CURBS
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
FREDA IRIS YOUSEMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP
21st AUG. 1928
IN HER 5th YEAR
"God Takes the Loved Ones from our Home,
But Never from our Hearts"
............
92D. HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF OUR DEAR SON
NORMAN WILFRED YOUSEMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 19th 1930
AGED 20 YEARS
"Christ our Redeemer Passed the Self Same Way"
ALSO DOROTHY ALEXANDRA
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
PASSED TO THE HIGHER LIFE
APRIL 11th 1940 AGED 33 YEARS
"The Day, Thou Gavest, Lord Has Ended"
ALSO FREDERICK A DEVOTED HUSBAND
AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED TO THE HIGHER LIFE
FEB. 5th 1951 AGED 69
"God's Garden must be Beautiful,
He Always Picks the Best"
ALSO ADELAIDE JANE
WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
MAY 25th 1953 AGED 69
"Re-united"
92E. FLOWER HOLDER
WILLIAM
JAMES
YOUSEMAN
8 5 1918
17 9 1992ALSO
HIS WIFE
OLIVE
MARGARET
28 6 1925
16 1 2007
93. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN BENJAMIN EVANS
(TRINITY HOUSE PILOT)
WHO DIED FEBY. 7Th 1880
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO MARY REBECCA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
NOVR. 1St 1911 AGED 74 YEARS
"I Know that my Redeemer Liveth"
............
94. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ERNEST AUGUSTINE EVANS WHO DIED FEB. 22nd 1886 AGED 17 YEARS (ONE LINE)
............
95. HEADSTONE AND CURBS (REPLACES ONE RECORDED BY DUNCAN)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA
BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES PEARCE TWIST
WHO FELL ASLEEP AFTER YEARS
OF SUFFERING JULY 19th 1924
IN HER 75th YEAR
ALSO
JAMES PEARCE TWIST
WHO PASSED TO REST OCT. 6th 1926
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO JAMES TWIST
DIED DEC. 3rd 1879 AGED 57
ALSO ALICE ROSE
AND WALTER PEARCE
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY*
"At Rest in Jesus"
*ALICE DIED 7th FEB 1884 AGED 1 YEAR 8 MONTHS
WALTER DIED 12th JULY 1887 AGED 6 MONTHS
(FROM DUNCAN)
............
JAMES TWIST 1926
Gravesend Reporter
"PILOT LAID TO REST
Another old Gravesender has gone from us by the death, on Wednesday, October 8th of Mr James Pearce Twist. Born in Gravesend, 76 years ago, he spent all his life on the water. His youthful days were spent on the high seas. This was followed by several years up and down the Channel in charge of tugs.
After a few years as master of a ship trading with Rotterdam he became a Trinity House Pilot, only giving up his license at the end of last year, owing to a bad illness which left him in poor health.
He lost his life's companion , after 50 years of married life, two years ago and never recovered from the shock. After his illness in December last, he went to live with his daughter in South Norwood, where after a painful illness lasting seven weeks, splendidly and patiently borne, he passed peacefully away. He was buried on Monday in the family grave in Chalk Churchyard."
96. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN
MEMORY OF
HUGH ROWE CURGENVEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 14th 1876
AGED 53 YEARS
............
97. PEDESTALS, CROSS MISSING
WILLIAM JOYNES AND RICHARD JUKES
FOREGROUND, LEFT, IS THE BASE OF THE MONUMENT OF REV. JUKES, 1900.
ON THE RIGHT THE MONUMENT OF REV. JOYNES, 1894. IN THE MIDDLE
BACKGROUND IS THE HEADSTONE OF THE BROOKE FAMILY.
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
REV. RICHARD STARR JUKES
ELEVEN YEARS VICAR OF MILTON NEAR GRAVESEND
FELL ASLEEP MAY 3rd 1900
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANY. 4Th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
............
REV. RICHARD STARR JUKES 1900
From Gravesend Reporter
Rev. Jukes had been Rector of Milton since 1889. He had been ill with dropsy and liver disease. He came to Milton from Clerkenwell, at the latter place, he was attacked by rheumatic fever for 9 months, this weakened his health and probably contributed to his death.
He also suffered from gout, 4 years prior to his death, he went to Switzerland to try to improve his health.
He was a preacher of "great power and eloquence". He left a wife and 6 children, 4 daughters and 2 sons. The eldest son, Arthur Starr Jukes is to be ordained by the Bishop of London and will go to North India, as a missionary.
Rev. Jukes was born at Kidderminster in 1840; ordained in 1874, after many years as a lay preacher. He was curate of Thornhill Dewsbury for 3 years, then curate of Driglington, near Bradford for 2 years. He then went to the London Diocesan Home Mission at Whitechapel, and from there to Clerkenwell for 8 years, during this period he also spent time at Harrow Weald. He was a popular preacher attracting large congregations. During his time at Milton, he was for 3 years, on the School Board.
The first part of his funeral was at Milton, with a large attendance . Teachers and children from the Day and Sunday Schools were present, each child carried floral tribute. The service was conducted by the Rev. Cogswell, curate and Rev. W. Bate, vicar of West Kensington, nephew of the deceased. Several clergy from the district attended.
98. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS (MOST OF TOP PART ERODED)
[IN]
[LOVING MEMORY OF]
[REV.] WILLIAM JOYNES M.A.
[VICAR OF THIS PARISH 36 YEARS]
[WHO ENTERED INTO REST 4th NOV. 1894]
[AGED 65 YEARS]
ALSO SOPHIA CAROLINE JOYNES
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MARCH 26 th 1929
AGED 93 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
............
REV. WILLIAM JOYNES 1894
Gravesend Reporter
" DEATH OF THE REV. W. JOYNES
After an illness extending over a period of two or three months , the Rev. W. Joynes, M.A., rector of Merston and vicar of Chalk, succumbed on Sunday last, at the age of 65 years. The deceased's genial manner gained for him the respect and esteem of his parishioners.
He was admitted as vicar of Chalk in 1856, and rector of Merston, in 1864, both livings being at the disposal of the Lord Chancellor. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, and was conducted by the Rev. A. Briggs. Vicar of St. James, Gravesend.
The body was taken in the parish church and thence to the grave, two hymns being sung during the service. There was a large attendance of the local clergy, amongst whom we noticed, Revs. J. H. Haslam, R. Starr Jukes,G. Barr, F.A. Marsh, A.C. Gayer, B.H. Donovan, F. de Q. Marsh, A.L. Coates, (rector of Shorne), F.W. Cogswell, R. E. Blake, etc.
There was also a large attendance of laity. A number of choice wreaths came from school children, the school managers and Mr and Mrs Mallinson and family, an everlasting wreath, under glass shade, being from the parishioners. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr O. E. Mullender, the coffin being made of oak with brass fittings. As a token of respect to the memory of the deceased gentleman, the members of the Milton Society of Change Ringers rang an half muffled peal on the Milton bells on Thursday evening............."
98A (DUNCAN'S SUFFIX)
COPED
IN MEMORY OF EDWARD PRENTIS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1894 AGED 72 YEARS
............
99. HEADSTONE, CURBS AND 2 TABLETS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE BROOKE
BORN APRIL 29th 1825
DIED AT WEST COURT AUGUST 15th 1889
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO ANN BROOKE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1899
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HENRY BROOKE
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 8th 1918
IN HIS 63rd YEAR
ALSO ARTHUR WARR KING
DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MAY KING (NEE BROOKE)
WHO DIED AT GRAVESEND
FEBRUARY 11th 1941 AGED 65 YEARS
TABLET
ALSO OF
MAY (NEE BROOKE)
WIFE OF ARTHUR WARR KING
DIED 9th JANUARY 1965
AGED 85 YEARS
CREMATED AT MEDWAY
CREMATORIUM AND ASHES
SCATTERED IN GLADE 32
TABLET
ALSO
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF THEIR DAUGHTER
MADELINE MAY
27th SEPTEMBER 1908
6th APRIL 1977
............
GEORGE HENRY BROOKE 1918
Gravesend Reporter, September 14th 1918
"DEATH OF MR. G. H. BROOKE
Agriculturist, Sportsman and Businessman
Sad Loss to Chalk Parish
It is with deep regret that we have to record this week the death of Mr George Henry Brooke, of West Court Farm, Chalk, which took place at his residence on Sunday evening after a brief week's illness, in his 63rd year. The late Mr Brooke was not a native of Kent, but by a long residence at Chalk he had earned the right to be regarded as a Kentish man, and in this immediate district no one was better known. Indeed the streets of Gravesend will not seen quite the same without his portly figure, either on foot or in his familiar dog cart, and his cheery face and sunny smile will be much missed by even those who not the pleasure of his intimate acquaintance.
All the late Mr Brooke's forbears, both on the paternal and maternal side belonged to the West Country. His father was a native of Somerset, born at Podymore in that county, and his mother was Ann Trent, a native of Pinford, Dorset. They were married at Sherborne, which is on the borders of both counties, and settled at Limington, near Ilchester, where Cardinal Wolsey, when a young curate, suffered the indignity of being placed in the village stocks. Here the late Mr G. H. Brooke was born on the 18th January 1856. Subsequently, the family removed to Overton, in the Test valley of Hampshire, where Mr Brooke's father farmed for a time and other children were born. The next migration was to Ash, in Surrey, and later a further move to Loughton, in Essex, took place and over 30 years ago the family moved across the Thames to West Court Farm at Chalk, where Mr Brooke's father not only farmed extensively, but carried on a very large business as an haulage contractor, among his clients being the Gravesend Corporation and the Port of London Authority. He was also contractor for the supply of horses for the Gravesend trams until they were electrified.
On his death, Mr G. H. Brooke succeeded to the business and at the time of his death was farming about 700 acres at Chalk and at Loughton. He was the oldest tenant on the Darnley Estate. He had learnt his business in the best school, and to that he attributed his success in life, for he was a very successful farmer as well as a businessman.
He was brought up to all those amenities which contribute to the enjoyment of life on the land. He early learnt to ride and regularly rode to hounds, and in this district he formerly hunted with the West Kent Foxhounds, which on several occasions met at his residence. Coursing was a favourite sport with him, and as a prominent member of the Gravesend and Hundred of Hoo Coursing Club he was a frequent winner of prizes. He bred greyhounds and attended coursing meetings in various parts of the county, and as a sportsman he was never caught tripping in his sporting phraseology. As a farmer he went in for mixed farming, and while he was an excellent judge of cattle, he was better known as a successful breeder of Kent sheep and had one of the nicest flocks in the county. With specimens of these he frequently won prizes at agricultural shows.
He was also a competitor in the North Kent Ploughing Matches. As the owner of a large number of horses he was an admirable judge of horseflesh.
The late Mr Brooke was educated at Cranleigh School, Surrey, where he was a contemporary of the present Lord Devonport and his brother, and he kept up his connexion with his old school all his life through the medium of the Society of Old Cranleiglians. In politics he was a staunch Conservative, and rendered considerable influential service to his party. At Chalk the late Mr Brooke was a leading figure . For many years he was Vicar's warden, and for the very considerable period when he had the late Mr John Brann as his colleague in the office of peoples' warden the official part of Church life in the village was quite unique, for both gentlemen were bosom friends, both were agriculturalists, both had the same sporting tastes, and they were never known to disagree on any single item connected with church work. Like Mr Brann, Mr Brooke was a Poor Law Guardian for the parish, and District Councillor, he was also Overseer. He likewise held the office of manager of the Church School, special constable, and for some years, the Chairmanship of the Parish Council. The National Farmers Union numbered him among its members, he was a member of the Gravesend and Milton Bowling Club, and a ready supporter of all local charities.
The late Mr Brooke had many qualities which endeared him to his friends and neighbours. He was very open - handed and a generous entertainer, and if he made friends with anyone he could always be relied upon as a staunch comrade. A bachelor, he naturally sought the company of others, but everyone in Gravesend will remember the deep and abiding friendship which existed between him and the late Mr John Brann and Mr Herbert Austen. Of that trio the last named remains, and he deeply mourns the loss of his old friend. Filial affection was a strong trait in Mr Brooke, there was no one like his late father to him, and it is a singular fact that he never went to church at Chalk or entered the churchyard without paying a pilgrimage to the grave where his father lies buried. He was a strong link between the living and the dead. His father died at the age of 65, and the late Mr Brooke had a strong predilection that he would not live beyond that age, "I shall go when the old man went", he used to say, but he died two years earlier. His contract with the Gravesend Corporation worried him a good deal, and he frequently said when he tendered for it's renewal, "I cannot take it for very long, I shall not be here to see it out". And when the Corporation demurred at the increased figure of the next tender, he made up his mind to retire from the business, and placed his stock-in-trade in the hands of the auctioneer for sale, as was announced in the "Reporter" advertising columns last week.
Death has now determined the contract for ever."
100. HEADSTONE, CROSS AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SOPHIA
WIDOW OF THE LATE
MATTHEW JOHN BUSWELL
OF HIGHGATE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 27th 1885
AGED 82
ALSO CHARLOTTE MARY UNDERHAY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
NOVEMBER 27th 1928
IN HER 91st YEAR
"Until the Day Break"
............
101. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE (BADLY FLAKED)
[IN MEMORY OF]
[ED]WARD A[L]BERT CU[DMORE]
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
EDWARD K? & MARY A. [DIXON]
DIED MAY 1st 1888 AGED 7 [MONTHS]
"Not Gone from Memory,
Not Gone from Love,
Gone to his Father's Home Above"
............
102. HEADSTONE, MISSING (FROM DUNCAN)
[IN MEMORY OF]
SARAH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM LEVETT RUTLEY
WHO DIED AT WEST COURT IN THIS PARISH
24th DECEMBER 1880
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO
DOROTHY
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1880
AGED 11 DAYS
............
103. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN MEMORY
OF
ESTHER SIMMONDS
THE FAITHFUL SERVANT FOR 44 YEARS
TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE GEORGE BROOKE
OF WEST COURT, CHALK
DIED MAY 14th 1901
AGED 63 YEARS
............
103B. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
ERNEST HERBERT LOCK
WHO DIED 27th OCT. 1921
AGED 42 YEARS
R.I.P.
............
103C. HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY GOATHAM
WHO DIED DEC. 27th 1927 AGED 60 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
HENRY GOATHAM
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1931 AGED 64 YEARS
"At Rest"
............
103D. CONCRETE PEDESTALS, CROSS AND TABLET (ONLY TABLET INSCRIBED)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SIDNEY RICHARD MORRIS
DIED 12th JUNE 1928 AGED 15
ALSO EDGAR HERBERT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 15th AUGUST 1954 AGED 69
ALSO DOROTHY ANN
DEAR WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 3rd OCT. 1961 AGED 77
"Reunited"
............
104. HEADSTONE AND LOOSE FOOTSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED G. LONGHURST
BORN 21st MAY 1885
AND WAS DROWNED FROM THE
POWDER BARGE THOMAS THROUGH
A COLLISION OFF WOOLWICH ARSENAL
ON THE 12th APRIL 1901
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO LILIAN ELLEN LONGHURST
BORN 10th NOVR. 1893
DIED 3rd APRIL 1895
"Thy Will be Done"
............
104B. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DAVID JAMES KAVANAGH
WHO PASSED AWAY 25th DEC. 1925
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO DAVID JAMES KAVANAGH
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 9th MAY 1931
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO DORIS MAY KAVANAGH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 21st JUNE 1942
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO ALICE ELIZA KAVANAGH
WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 11th FEB. 1969
AGED 90 YEARS
"Good Night – God Bless"
............
105. HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY DEAVES
DIED AUG. 20th 1899
AGED 53 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO NELLIE HIS DAUGHTER
DIED SEP. 30th 1901
AGED 13 YEARS
AND HENRY THOMAS
INFANT SON OF ABOVE
DIED MARCH 12th 1883
AGED 5 MONTHS
"Asleep in Jesus"
ALSO MARY ANN STONE
DIED JUNE 10th 1902
AGED 70 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF JAMES STONE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1905
IN HIS 95th YEAR
"Rest of Toil"
ALSO OF ANNA ELLEN DEAVES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 29th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"Re-united"
............
106. HEADSTONE, MOSTLY ERODED (TOP PART FROM DUNCAN)
[IN LOVING MEMORY]
[OF]
LILLIAN STONE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1892
AGED 11 MONTHS
[Eroded Verses]
[ALSO] JAMES STONE
[WHO DIED MARCH ? [ ] 1926]
[AGED 69 YEARS]
[Eroded Verses]
[ALSO] JANE STONE
WHO FELL ASLEEP OCTOBER [ ] 1951
AGED 97 YEARS
"Peacefully Sleeping"
............
107. HEADSTONE AND LOOSE FOOTSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES ACOTT
WHO DIED OCTOBER 23rd 1897
AGED 63 YEARS
"Shew us, O Lord, that "Living Way",
Which Leads to Realms of Endless Day"
............
108. FALLEN, BROKEN AND ERODED HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ABRAHAM BENJAMIN YOUNG
WHO WAS DROWNED 9th JULY 1892
AGED 28 YEARS
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS
AND CREW OF THE S.S. MARYLAND ATL
ALSO
JOSEPH WALTER YOUNG
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ DECEMBER] [ ] 1925
AGED 63 YEARS
............
ABRAHAM BENJAMIN YOUNG 1892
Gravesend Reporter, 1st May 1892
"A GRAVESENDER DROWNED
On Saturday last, Abraham Benjamin Young, aged 28 years, of 15 New Street, Gravesend, was knocked overboard from the SS Maryland by a rope, when off Cliffe, and was drowned. Directly deceased fell, a boat was lowered and three of the crew went in search of him, but failed to find any trace of him"
109. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIETT ANN
WIFE OF WILLIAM BISHOP
AND DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & MARY PALMER
DIED MARCH 11th 1911 AGED 61
"And now Lord, What is my Hope,
Truly my Hope is even in Thee"
ALSO WILLIAM PALMER
DIED JULY 6th 1881
AGED 26 YEARS
............
109B. CURBS AND DETACHED METAL PLAQUE
SOUTH SIDE
FRANK WILLIAM HALL DIED 28th DEC. 1936 AGED 66 YEARS
NORTH SIDE
ALSO LEAH PAGET HALL DIED 13th AUG. 1951 AGED 78 YEARS
PLAQUE
ASHES INTERRED OF
MURIEL AGNES HALL
WHO DIED 23 1 1996
AND
WALTER ERNEST HALL
WHO DIED 28 1 2007
............
110. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS (WIDE PLOT)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JANET JONES
WHO DIED DEC. 14th 1906
AGED 88 YEARS
............
111. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
SOPHIA JORDAN
WHO DIED 3rd MAY 1879
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF JAMES PEARSON
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 1894
AGED 61 YEARS
"Gone to Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES PEARSON
WHO DIED 22nd NOV. 1921
IN HIS 90th YEAR
"Thy Will be Done"
............
112. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FANNY JORDAN
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1889
AGED 54 YEARS
"Not Gone from Memory, Not Gone from Love,
But Gone to her Father's Home Above"
ALSO GEORGE JORDAN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 26Th 1915
AGED 81 YEARS
"At Rest"
............
113. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES BLAKE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 17th 1875
AGED 29 YEARS
"My we meet in Heaven"
............
113B. HEART SHAPED STONE
OUR DEAR SISTER
JOYCE SPACKMAN
AGED 13 YEARS
(DIED JUNE 1940)
............
114. HEADSTONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM CHAMPION
LATE OF OAKLEY COTTAGE, DENTON
WHO DIED 12th OCTOBER 1890
AGED 56 YEARS
"I Shall go to Him, but He will not Return to me"
ALSO JESSE CHAMPION
WHO DIED MAY 3rd 1893 AGED 5 WEEKS
ALSO JAMES CHAMPION
WHO DIED JULY 23rd 1894 AGED 12 DAYS
ALSO WILLIAM CHAMPION
WHO DIED MAY 23rd 1896 AGED 5 WEEKS
(GRAND CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE)
ALSO EMMA CHAMPION
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 23rd 1924
AGED 87 YEARS
............
115. HEADSTONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM GEORGE ASHDOWN
WHO DIED 7th MAY 1876
AGED 3 YEARS 7 3 MONTHS
ALSO
ALICE AMY ASHDOWN
WHO DIED 19th OCTOBER 1883
AGED 9 YEARS & 3 MONTHS
ALSO JAMES ASHDOWN
WHO DIED 3rd JAN. 1905
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT ASHDOWN
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1907
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO JAMES ASHDOWN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1920
AGED 76 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO HERBERT ERNEST ASHDOWN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1953
AGED 74 YEARS
............
116. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
ELSIE MAY
BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT NICOLAI
AND DAUGHTER OF
JAMES H. & ELIZABETH ASHDOWN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEB. 2nd 1920
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO AMY ASHDOWN
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1922
AGED 10 YEARS
............
117. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HANNAH MATHER FISH
DIED 10th AUG. 1896
AGED 61 YEARS
WILLIAM FISH HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOVR. 24Th 1899 AGED 68 YEARS
............
117B. GRANITE PEDESTALS, CELTIC CROSS AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN CHAMPION
WHO PASSED AWAY
ON FEBRUARY 1st 1924
AGED 60 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
WILLIAM JAMES CHAMPION
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 18th 1933
AGED 71 YEARS
............
117C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BROOKS
OF DENTON PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 30th 1924
AGED 58 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF
GEORGE BROOKS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE BROOKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 6th 1934
AGED 66 YEARS
"For Ever with the Lord"
............
INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH
118. NORTH AISLE, BLACK LEDGER
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF HENRY
AGER, GENT. WHO HAD ISSUE ONE SONN
GEORGE AND THREE DAUGHTERS, MARY
REBECKA AND MARTHA HE DIED THE 20th
DAY OF AUGUST 1612 BEINGE OF THE AGE
OF 75 YEARES
HERE ALSO LIETH BURIED THE BODY OF
MARY WHIT THE DAUGHTER OF RICHARD
WHITE AND MARY AGER WHO DIED THE
22nd DAY OF MARCH ANNO DONI 1619
BEINGE OF THE AGE OF TENN YEARES
AND EIGHT MONTHES
............
RICHARD WHITE, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1622
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 10th August 1622
To Alice Geeson, his sister's daughter and his god daughter, £30 at 21 or day of marriage; to her two brothers, Henry and William, £10 each at 21.
To John Barnes, his servant, 1 cow and 5 mother ewes; to widow Jennyngs, 1 two yearling bullock, to be delivered before May Day next following his death; to Ralfe White, a two yearling bullock, as above; to Edward White, his brother, £20, within 1 year of his death, if Edward "thrives in the world", within 2 years after testator's death, he is to get £50; to Stephen White, his brother, 2 kyne, 30 whether sheep, 40 mother ewes and household goods, except his feather bed, coverlet, pair of blankets and best pair of sheets.
To Alexander Wytherley, his wife's son, his ..... ? and 10 ewes and 10 rams; to loving friends, Mr Roy, Vicar of Chalk, 50s, Mr Hubbert, Vicar of Stoke, 20s, Mr Bustard, Curate of Halstow, 20s, Mr Henry Tinker of the Ship in Gravesend, 20s, and to his son Richard Tinker, 20s.
To Frances Morgan, "dwelling in or near Drewery Lane, near London", £5, if he is dead, then to his wife, if she is dead, then to their children; to Edward Bradford, one month after his return to England, £5; to Mother Fymey, "an aged lame woman", 10s; to Widow Pierson, "one other lame and aged woman", 10s;to Mother Kingsdowne, 5s; to poor of Chalk, 20s, to poor of St. Mary's (Hoo), 20s; to poor of Halstow, 20s; to poor of Stoke, 6s 8d; to poor of Gravesend and Milton, 20s, all to be paid at funeral or soon after.
To Robert Gregory, his late servant and to all servants with him at death, 5s each; to his god children, 5s each; to Elizabeth Couchman, his wife's sister's daughter, £20 at 20 or marriage day, and his little black riding nag after his death; to Marie Gooding,sister of the above, £5 at 20 or marriage day; to Thomas Somer, son of Mr John Somer, 50/-; to Dorothy Edser ?, widow of William, £5, if she is dead, then to her children.
He appoints £20 for a tomb and a stone to be set up in St. Mary's (Hoo), churchyard where his parents are buried, (still extant).
Additionally to Alexander Wytherley, £250, on condition that he accepts it in lieu of the legacy left to him by his father and that given by his mother when she married testator, he is to have accrued interest since it came into testator's hands; he must also give a release to executors. If he refuses he gets no benefit from testator's will, which is of greater value than his father's legacy.
Residue after debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to wife Marie, she is also executor.
She is to enter into bond for £400 with his overseers to faithfully execute will, if she refuses, overseers will execute will. His loving friends, John Somer of St. Margaret's (Rochester) and Captain Smyth of Gravesend are overseers, he desires them to assist and aid his wife, they to have 50s each.
Real Estate: Wife to have his house in Chalk called the Rose and his house, marsh and uplands in St. Mary's, which he purchased from Francis Morgan, now occupied by Robert Weekes. To brother Edward, his house and lands in Stoke occupied by John Moyeslye and John Cotsell, for life; after Edward's death, then to Edward's lawful issue, in default, to Henry Geeson and William Geeson, the two sons of Dorothy Geeson, his sister, for ever.
To Richard White, his godson, son of Stephen White, his brother, his house and barn in St. Mary's which he purchased from Mr William Hubbard, plus land belong and 2 acres adjoining in two parcels, for ever.
To wife Marie, profits of all his marshland in Halstow and St. Mary's, for life; after her death, then to godson Richard White and to his male heirs, in default, then to the male heirs of brother Stephen, in priority of birth, in default then to his nephews and nieces, equally; in default, then to testator's own right heirs, for ever, upon condition that an annuity of £7 shall be paid to the Churchwardens of St. Mary, (40s), Stoke, (10s), Halstow, (30s), Chalk, (20s) and Gravesend and Milton, (2s- each), for ever. His marsh called Eastwick is to provide the annuity.
Witnesses: Martin Cason and Thomas Ford
Proved 13th September 1622
BALDWIN see WAR MEMORIAL
BRAMBLE see WAR MEMORIAL
119. SOUTH CHANCEL WALL, GREY AND WHITE MARBLE TABLET
IN THE VAULT BENEATH
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
WILLIAM BROWN, ESQUIRE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL 30th 1843
AGED 69 YEARS
HE WAS FOR MANY YEARS
ONE OF HER MAJESTY'S JUSTICES
AND ADEPUTY LIEUTENANT
FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT
............
WILLIAM BROWN THE ELDER, OF CHALK, Esquire 1843
P.C.C Will dated 3rd November 1840
Properties in Chalk, Shorne and Higham to son William and his heirs subject to payment of £2,000 due on mortgage with interest to Kent Fire and Life Assurance Office. Son to take possession on 29th of September next following his death. All crops and profits to be taken by son Henry on the same date; Henry is to pay all taxes and rates due from the 29th of September preceding his death to the 29th of September following his death, and to pay son William rent during this time. Any dispute arising to be settled by two indifferent persons, one chosen by each son. Rest and residue of real and all personal estate, subject to following legacy, and debts, except the £2,000 mortgage, funeral and probate expenses, to son Henry and his heirs. All real estate he has as trustee or mortgagee to sons William and Henry and brother in law, George Gunning of Brighton, Esquire, subject to trusts, etc., technical details follow. Sons William and Henry, and George Gunning are executors and have 10 guineas each to buy a memorial of the testator.
Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor, Rochester and J.S. Bullard, Rochester, Gentleman
Proved 26th May 1843
BURDEN see WESNESS
120. NORTH CHANCEL WALL, GREY AND WHITE MARBLE TABLET WITH CREST
IN THE VAULT BENEATH THIS MONUMENT
ARE DEPOSITED THE MUCH RESPECTED REMAINS
OF MRS. MARY BURROWS
WIFE OF MR. GEORGE MAN BURROWS
OF HATTON GARDEN, ST. ANDREW'S, HOLBORN, LONDON
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1795 AGED 20 YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE AN INFANT DAUGHTER
............
121. SOUTH WALL OF CHANCEL, GREY AND WHITE MARBLE TABLET, WITH CREST
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE MANN BURROWS M. D.
ONLY SON OF RICHARD BURROWS
BORN AT CHALK MAY 6th 1771
DIED IN LONDON OCTR. 29Th 1846
HIS REMAINS ARE DEPOSITED IN THE
VAULTS AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY
THIS TABLET
WAS ERECTED AS A TOKEN OF AFFECTION
AND RESPECT BY HIS SURVIVING SONS
GEORGE BURROWS M. D. F.R.S.
CHARLES BURROWS SOLICITOR
HENRY N. BURROWS M.A. CLERK
ARTHUR BURROWS BARRISTER
............
GEORGE MANN BURROWS, OF LONDON, Physician 1846
P.C.C. Will dated 8th January 1844
Of 6 Upper Gower Street, London. Desires to be buried in nearest burial ground to where he dies, funeral to be as plain and economical as "decency permits". Wife, Sophia to have use of his house and household goods for life, except silver presentation cup and cover, which goes to son George or eldest son then living. Wife to have linen, china, glass, books, trinkets, wines, liquors and housekeeping stores and effects as she desires. She is to have £100 for immediate needs within 21 days. To sons George and Charles, all ready money, securities, goods, chattels, credits and effects not before given. When his wife dies or no longer needs the above bequests, to sons George and Charles, upon trust, to sell, proceeds with part of personal estate to pay for funeral and debts, etc.
Surplus to be invested in Public Funds or upon mortgage in England and Wales. Income upon trust, for his wife for life. After her death, in trust, for every child who survives him and children of any of his deceased children, shared equally. To sons George and Charles any real estate invested in him as trustee or mortgagee. They are also executors.
Witnesses: William Freeman and James Chapman, Clerks to Mr Burman. Solicitor, 20 Lawrence Lane, London.
Codicil dated 3rd July 1846
His 2nd son John has died at Bombay in August 1845; he was intestate and unmarried. John had share of estate laid out in marriage settlement of his parents, dated 15th March 1797, in the sum of £602 5/-in Bank Annuities and Assurance Policy in the Equitable Society on father's life. Now people in India have made claims against John's estate. To cover this testator and his son George and Lt. Col. David Capon, of the Bombay Army,(son in law), have advance £400. He requests the executors to recompense son George and David Capon from John's share of estate. Executors are to be possessed of residue.
Witnesses: John Hunter, Mincing Lane, Surgeon and James Chapman, Clerk to Mr Burman.
Proved 25th November 1846
RICHARD BURROWS OF MILTON 1777
Although Richard Burrows is buried in the chancel of Chalk church, there is no visible monument, nor a record of any inscription. His P.C.C. will states his desire to be buried in the family vault at Chalk. He owned a lot of property, including the Lisle Castle inn in Chalk, formerly the Horseshoe and Castle. He was the father of George Burrows born in Chalk in 1771. One of his trustees was William Brown.
122. SOUTH WALL OF CHANCEL, BLACK AND WHITE MARBLE TABLET
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SIR GEORGE BURROWS, BARONET
LATE PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE
OF PHYSICIANS, LONDON
PHYSICIAN IN ORDINARY TO HER MAJESTY
QUEEN VICTORIA AND TO ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL
ELDEST SON OF GEORGE MAN BURROWS
FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH
BORN 28th NOVEMBER 1801
DIED 12th DECEMBER 1887
.............
SIR GEORGE BURROWS,OF LONDON, Baronet, Physician 1887
Will published in the Times February 9th 1888
"THE LATE SIR GEORGE BURROWS, --- The late Sir George Burrows, M.D, F.R.S., of 18, Cavendish square, who died on the 15th of December last year, aged 86 years, and was Physician in Ordinary to the Queen, consulting physician to St Bartholomew's Hospital, and a Fellow of Caius College, Cambridge, by his will dated 6th April 1886, bequeaths to the library of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, such medical books and pamphlets of his father-in-law, John Abernethy, his father and himself as may not be selected by his son-in-law, Alfred Willett, of Wimploe -street, to whom he bequeaths £500, to his daughter, Mrs Rosa Ellen Willett, £200, to his grandson and godson, Herbert Burrows Willett, £103, to his son, Ernest Pennington Burrows, the silver inkstand presented to the testator by Gonville and Caius College, together with numerous other specific legacies to members of his family and friends and money legacies to servants, and he devises and bequeaths all his real estate and the residue of his personal estate in trust to make up the portion of his said daughter, Mrs Willett and his younger son, Ernest Pennington Burrows, to £10,000 each, including the shares appointed to them under certain settled funds; and as to the ultimate residue in trust for his elder son, now Sir Frederick Abernethy Burrows, and his male issue, with the remainder to the said Ernest Pennington Burrows, or other the successor in the baronetcy. The value of the personal estate has been declared at £104,286, by the acting executors, his brother, Arthur Burrows, barrister-at-law, and his said two sons, power being reserved to grant probate also to Alfred Willett, the son-in-law, the other executor."
SIR GEORGE BURROWS, BT. 1887
The Times, December 13th 1887
"Sir George Burrows, M.D. and Hon. LL.D. Cantab.; D.C.L. Oxon; F.R.S, and F.R.C.P., Hon. Fellow of Caius College, Cambridge, Physician in Ordinary to Her Majesty the Queen, and consulting physician to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, died at an early hour yesterday morning in his 87th year, exhausted by repeated attacks of bronchitis and asthma, but in full possession of his faculties. He came of an old Kentish family, established certainly as long back as the Commonwealth at Chalk, in the neighbourhood of Gravesend, where his father, Dr. George Mann Burrows, himself an eminent member of the medical profession, was born in 1771.
Sir George Burrows was born on the 28th of November, 1801, in Bloomsbury – square, his father then residing there, and received the earlier part of his education at a school then in high repute at Ealing, where he had for school fellows Cardinal Newman, Mr. F.W. Newman, and other distinguished men. On leaving school, and with a view of gaining some preliminary insight into medicine and its handmaid sciences, he attended the lectures of the famous anatomist and surgeon, John Abernethy, at St. Bartholomew's Hospital; of Professor Brande on chemistry, and of Professor Faraday, on electricity and other subjects.
At the end of two years he proceeded to Caius College, Cambridge, where, although he had obtained a Tancred Medical Studentship, he gave himself up entirely (finding time by the way to organise and pull stroke in the first racing six-oar on the Cam) to the special study of the place, and graduated as Tenth Wrangler in the Mathematical Tripos of 1825. He was immediately elected a Fellow of his college and Junior Mathematical Lecturer. Returning presently to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, he became a pupil of Sir W. Lawrence and of Dr. Peter Mere Latham who, together with Sir Thomas Watson, were then among the leading lights of that famous medical school.
After having taken his medical degree at Cambridge and his diploma at the Royal College of Physicians, he availed himself of a favourable opportunity for foreign travel, and for some time was engaged in study at the University of Pavia, in Paris, and in Germany. During his stay in Italy he had abundant opportunities for watching the epidemic of Asiatic cholera, then just freshly imported into Europe; and upon its making its appearance in London, in the year 1832, he was placed in charge of the auxiliary hospital established by the Governors of St. Bartholomew's to meet the exigencies of the outbreak. This was his first official connection with the institution. A little later, in 1834, he was appointed the first assistant physician, to take charge of out-patients, and was associated with Dr. P.M. Latham as joint lecturer on the Science and Practise of Medicine.
In 1841, upon Dr. Latham's enforced withdrawal from ill-health, he became sole lecturer, and was promoted to the full physiciancy , an office which he held with great distinction, as a successful teacher of medicine at the bedside, until 1863, when he retired from the acting staff and was elected the first honorary consulting physician. Always an eager advocate of the cause of education, he attached himself to the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge shortly after its foundation by Lord Brougham, and worked zealously with him as one of the members of the committee. At the Royal College of Physicians, where he early distinguished himself as a leader of the liberal reforms, he was nominated for all the principal lectureships, and filled in turn the offices of Member of the Council, Censor, College Representative on the General Medical Council, and, finally, with the unanimous voice of the Fellows, President of the College. It was during his tenure of office as President – namely, in 1874 – that he was made a baronet. Having been appointed Physician Extraordinary to Her Majesty the Queen in 1870, he became Physician in Ordinary in 1873, on the death of Sir H. Holland. He was a member of the Senate of the University of London, President of the General Medical Council of Education, of the Royal Medico-Chirurgical Society , and of the British Medical Association. One of his latest honours, and one which he very highly valued , was his election as the first Honorary Medical Fellow of his old College-Caius.
With a fine physique, a commanding presence, and all the confidence born of a thorough mastery of his profession, Sir George Burrows inspired a like confidence in all who came in contact with him, whether former pupils who sought his aid in consultation upon difficult and anxious cases, or the wide circle of patients who at one time eagerly looked for his advice. In 1834 he married Elinor, the youngest daughter of his old master (John Abernethy), by whom (she predeceased him) he had several children. Of these, three survive, two sons and one daughter, and he is succeeded in the baronetcy by Mr. Frederic Abernethy Burrows."
123. SOUTH WALL OF CHANCEL, METAL PLAQUE
IN MEMORY OF
FREDERIC ABERNETHY BURROWS
2nd BARONET
BORN DECEMBER 30th 1845
DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1904
............
124. NORTH WALL OF CHANCEL, METAL PLAQUE
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
IN MEMORY OF
ERNEST PENNINGTON BURROWS BT.
YOUNGEST SON OF THE LATE
SIR GEORGE BURROWS BT.
WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 4th 1917
AGED 65 YEARS
.............
SIR E. PENNINGTON BURROWS, BT. 1917
The Times, August 7th 1917
"Sir Ernest Pennington Burrows, who died on Saturday, was born in 1851. He was educated at Radley, and succeeded his brother, Sir Frederick Abernethy Burrows, the second baronet, in 1904. His father, the first baronet, was the eminent physician, Sir George Burrows, and his mother was the youngest daughter of Mr. John Abernethy, F.R.S., and President of the Royal College of Surgeons."
CADIC see WAR MEMORIAL
CRAYKER see PIGGOTT
CROSS see WAR MEMORIAL
CROWELL see WAR MEMORIAL
125. NORTH AISLE, GREY LEDGER, ORIGINALLY IN CHANCEL ?
HERE LYETH YE BODY
OF EDWARD DERING
GENT. OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE YE 17th DAY OF DECEM.
ANNO DOMINI 1698
HERE ALSO LYETH THE
BODY OF ELIZ. DERING
WIDOW OF EDWARD
DERING AFORESAID
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE YE 19th OF JUNE ANO
DOMINI 1719 AGED 75
............
EDWARD DERING, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1698
Consistory Court of Rochester, Inventory dated 29th November 1698 (No Will)
Appraised by William Weekes and Richard Fisher
Includes, crops which are all in the barn; 80 sheep, 8 horses, 14 cattle, 2 wagons, 2 dung carts, 6 harrows, 2 sows and 10 shoates (pigs). The total, including household goods and money in the house, is £570 5s 0d.
126. NORTH ARCADE OF NAVE, GREY MARBLE TABLET
NEAR THIS PLACE RESTS THE SACRED
DUST OF ROSEANNA LATE WIFE OF
JOHN DOLMAN VICAR OF THIS
PARISH
HAVING BEEN A FAITHFUL PARTNER
AND REAL CHRISTIAN MORE
THAN THIRTY YEARS REMOVED TO
HEAVEN AUG. 19th 1773 AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO THE REVD. JNO. DOLMAN
LATE VICAR OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th OF AUG. 1774
AGED 52 YEARS
............
DUDDRIDGE see WAR MEMORIAL
FIELD see WAR MEMORIAL
GLOVER see WAR MEMORIAL
127. NORTH ARCADE OF NAVE, BLACK AND WHITE MARBLE TABLET
IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD GOLDSMITH
OF THIS PARISH AND GAD'S HILL, HIGHAM
WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1869 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1875 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD SYDNEY BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN TASMANIA AUGUST 15th 1854 AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD YOUNGER SON
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER MAY 8th 1883 AGED 46 YEARS
.............
GOLDUP see WAR MEMORIAL
HAYMAN see WAR MEMORIAL
128. SOUTH CHANCEL WALL, METAL PLAQUE
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JOYNES M. A.
FOR 38 YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 4th NOV. 1894 AGED 64
R.I.P.
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY
PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS
............
KING see WAR MEMORIAL
129. WALL OF STAIRS TO ORGAN LOFT, FORMERLY IN THE NAVE, BRASS PLAQUE
HIC JACENT WILLMS MARTYN QUI OBIIT XVI DIE MAII ANNO DM
MCCCCXVI ET ISABELLA UXOR EJUS QUORUM ANIMABUS PROPICIETUR DEUS AMEN
NEAR HERE LIES WILLIAM MARTYN WHO DIED 16th MAY
1416 AND ISABELLA WHO WAS HIS WIFE ON WHOSE SOULS GOD HAVE MERCY
130. NORTH AISLE, GREY LEDGER
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF JOHN PHILPOTT
YEOMAN WHO DESEASED IN THE YEAR
OF 1665 ON THE 20th DAY OF MAY WHEN
HEE WAS 59 YEARS OF AGE BEING
LAFULLY MARRIED TO FOUR WIVES IN [YE]
PARRISHE CHURCH OF CHALKE [ ]
MARY, HELENE, JOANNA, ELIZABETH [ ]
HAR A WIDDOW BY MARY HE HAD ISSUE [ ]
SUNS 3 DAUGHTERS ON BY HELENE
ON DAUGHTER BY ELIZABETH ON SUN [ON]
DAUGHTER
............
JOHN PHILPOTT, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1665
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 15th April 1665
Son William is executor. Wife, Elizabeth to have his house at Milton, occupied by John Kempster and John Browne, for life. After her death, this goes to son William, forever. The property was recently purchased from Richard Bartlett. Also to his wife, £150, £50 within 3 months of his death, £100 within 3 years, also goods in the parlour of the farm house, where he lives. Wife to have use of parlour and room above for remainder of lease, (held from Francis Cottington, Esquire).His daughter, Mary Wakelyn, is to have £10 and her son Richard, £5 at 21; to Benjamin and Mary Wakelyn, her two other children, £5 each at 21. To his daughter Elizabeth Pearson, £120 at 21; to daughter Anne wife of John Lee, £30. To daughter Elizabeth, a silver bowl and 3 silver spoons.
Signs will with a mark
Witnesses: Marl of William Webb, Mark of James Peacock and Thomas Johnson
Codicil, same date, same witnesses.
To his wife half of pewter, brass and wooden wares, and all linen in his dwelling house.
Proved 9th June 1665
WILLIAM PHILPOTT, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1683
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 1st May 1683
To wife Elizabeth, his house at Milton, occupied by George French and Goodman Miles, for life. After her death, then to daughter Elizabeth Philpott, for ever. If daughter dies without lawful heirs, then to Thomas and Richard, sons of his half brother, Thomas Parker of Southfleet, Yeoman, for ever. Also to daughter, Elizabeth, £400 at 21. The interest from to be used for Elizabeth's education and clothes, until she is 21.
If his wife remarries, she is to give good security to his overseers for payment of the £400 and pay it to his daughter. If she refuses to do so, then the overseers to have power to sue for that amount. To brother Thomas Parker, 50/- and his 2 best cloaks, best hat and serge britches. To sister Dorothy Weekes and Elizabeth Phipps, 1 gold guinea each. His wife is to keep house in good repair. Residue of personal estate to his wife, who is sole executor. His friend Mark Whyte of Milton and brother in law, Thomas Phipps are overseers of will; 10s to each of them to buy a ring in his memory.
Witnesses: Michael Edwards?, Edward Dering and William Codd?
Proved 19th June 1683
131. UNDER CARPET, NORTH WEST CORNER NORTH AISLE, FORMERLY IN CHANCEL?
SANDSTONE LEDGER WITH CREST
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
MRS. SUSANNA PIGGOTT
RELICT OF MR. EDWD. PIGGOTT
LATE OF LONDON, GROCER
AND DAUGHTER OF MR. CHARLES
CRAYKER OF FARNINGHAM IN
THIS COUNTY, GENT. WHO DIED
THE 16th OF AUGUST 1724 AGED
72 YEARS
............
SUSANNA PIGGOTT, OF CHALK, Widow 1724
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, in her own hand, dated 29th December 1720
Desires to be buried in chancel of whatever church executors think fit, to have a good coffin and a stone laid over her grave. To her brother Benjamin Crayker, £10 for mourning and her cloak, if he wants it; to his 2nd daughter, Ann Crayker, her little diamond ring and the Turke stone ring she wore with it. To his 3rd daughter, Diana Crayker, her gold watch; to his 4th daughter, Hannah Crayker, her silver snuff box; to his youngest daughter, Elizabeth Crayker, her largest diamond ring and her dressing box, standing on her cabinet, marked "Elizabeth Crayker" on the bottom and a box standing in her closet marked "A.P." on the side and "Elizabeth Crayker" on the top, and all the contents, "I have packt them up fitt for her to take home with her", she is not to open boxes until she is home, "they are only toys for her closett, I have sealed the keyes up and put them with my will".
To brother Joseph Crayker, £5 for mourning; to sister Bennett, "a very good ring such a one as my sister Faulconer had at Mrs Bromley's death"; to Richard Lawrence, 20 guineas; to Mrs Fettergill, " a very good ring such as I mentioned before for my sister Bennett"; to Mrs Mary Mitchell, £15 and £5 for mourning; to Mrs Marshall, 10/- for a ring; to her brothers' sons daughters, cousin Smith, sister Buckell and Mrs Fracis of Croydon, "a handsome ring to each of them to remember me". To sister Faulconer, £10 for mourning for herself and her husband; to nephew Benjamin Faulconer, £1000, which his mother is to hold until he is 21, if he proves a "duttyfull son to his father and mother", then the money is to be used to his best advantage. If he dies before 21 or "proves a rebellious and undutyfull son to his father and mother", then the money goes to his mother. Residue to sister Elizabeth Faulconer, who is executor.
Witnesses: Robert Curtis, William Yates and Edward Golborne
CHARLES CRAYKER, OF FARNINGHAM, Stapler 1688
P.C.C. Will dated 1st November 1686
Crayker is the father of Susanna Piggott; passages relating to her:-
He bequeaths to Susanna wife of Edward Piggott, £100, provided she and her husband give his executors a release of all claims to his estate. Susanna's sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Crayker, get £600 each. All his children get 40s each to buy a ring.
Proved 14th December 1688
RADLEY see WAR MEMORIAL
132. CHANCEL, HIDDEN UNDER FLOOR COVERINGS?
FROM THORPE'S REGISTRUM ROFFENSES 1769
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
HENRY ROY VICAR OF CHALK
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1646
AETAT 70 YEARS
HE WAS VICAR 40 YEARS AND
HAD 4 SONS AND 6 DAUGHTERS
ALSO SUSAN WIFE OF THE SAID
HENRY ROY
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1641
AETAT 45 YEARS
............
HENRY ROY, VICAR OF CHALK 1652
P.C.C. Will dated 1st September 1645
To daughter Dorothy wife of James Hosier, "that silver bowl wherein wee usually drink", or if she does not want it, £3 in lieu. The benefit of the fruit of the cherry orchard, recently planted near his house, as follows: one third to daughter Dorothy, for 10 years, starting in 1658 and ending in 1667, Dorothy will sell the crops. If she dies during the 10 years, her son Henry Hosier will have the benefit, "for his better education"; to son in law James Hosier, 20s; to his grandchildren, Susan, Henry, Dorothy and Mary Hosier, £5 each at 18 years; to daughter Susan, wife of John Stoke, ½ of the benefit of the third of the orchard, for life, except the 10 years during which Dorothy or her son will benefit. Susan to have only a third of her sister's share? Or otherwise ½ of the third after Mr George Pardgar the Elder's death, in same manner as Dorothy is to receive her third in the 10 year period ?
Also to Susan £20, which her husband holds (borrowed from Roy?), and his furniture and household goods in the kitchen, except one great trunk and his clothes; instead of the trunk, she is to have her mother's trunk in the Hall Chamber; also the household goods in the Lower Chamber, except the great ? chest; also an annuity of £4 for life from his lands and house in Chalk, and the house and lands occupied by Thomas Bourne?, in Chalk. Payment is to be made 6 months after the death of Mr George Pardogar? ? because during his lifetime there will be little or no profit from the above properties.
To son in law John Stoke, 20s; to daughter Mary Roy, his land and house, and house and lands occupied by Thomas Bourne; Mary to pay legacies and annuity to her sister. Residue to daughter, Mary, who is executor. He desires his "loving and very worthy friend", John Parker to be overseer of the will. Any dispute between his daughters or other persons mentioned in will to be settled by overseer.
Witnesses: John Mann ?, Clerk and John Robinson, Clerk (i.e. both Clergymen)
Proved 30th January 1651 (1652) Daughter Mary Roy, alias Inglett, has she married ?
RUSSELL see WAR MEMORIAL
SHRIMPTON see WAR MEMORIAL
SMITH see WAR MEMORIAL
SPACKMAN see WAR MEMORIAL
133. NORTH AISLE, GREY LEDGER
HERE RESTETH THE BODY
OF RO[AS]E WIFE OF ROBERT
SPRIVER THE ELDER OF CHALK
YEOMAN WHO DYED THE 29th
OF APRIL 1620
THE DUTIFUL
REMEMBRANCE
OF GEO. SPRIVER
............
ROBERT SPRIVER THE ELDER, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1615
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 1604
Desires to be buried in Cobham church near the body of his father? (fold in page); to 8 poor people who carry his body 8s each. To Robert and George Spriver his sons, his tenement with lands, in Meopham, which came to him by his father's will, equally shared forever. To youngest son George, £200 at 24 years, if he dies before then, the executors to divide equally between ? (dark edge); if George has lawful issue before he is 24, the £200 to that child; also to George, one black ambling gelding in his marshes in Cliffe; to Bennett Spriver, his daughter, £100 at 20; to third / daughter Elizabeth Spriver £100 at 20, if both daughters die before they are 20, then their portions to the executors ? Equally. To daughter Elizabeth 23? ewes at 18 years; to Joanne Venning, his sister of Offham ?, Kent, widow, 50s; to the poor 50s at his funeral; to Roase Spriver, his wife and Robert Spriver, eldest son, residue shared equally. If his wife remarries she shall have one hundred pounds ? (fold in paper), on marriage day paid by son Robert, then all her other legacies are void. Wife and son Robert are executors, and Thomas Tunbridge of East Malling, Yeoman and Francis Midleton of Milton, Yeoman are overseers, and have 20s each.
Proved 4th March 1614 (1615)
GEORGE SPRIVER, OF CHALK
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd July 1626
Desires to be buried in Cobham churchyard, pall bearers to share 20s. To nephew William Browne, son of brother William, £25 at 21; to nephew John Baynard, son of brother (in law?), John Baynard, £25 at 21; to niece Elizabeth Baynard, daughter of John Baynard, £25 at 21; to niece Alice Browne daughter of brother (in law?) William Browne, £25 at 21.
To sister Bennett Browne his piece of cloth of five yards.
To cousin John Baynard, his best cloak; to sister Susan Spriver, 20s for a ring; to cousin Robert Spriver 40/-; to cousin George Spriver 40s; to cousin Ann Spriver, 40s; to poor of Chalk, 30s; to poor of Cobham 10/-; to Susan Pechey 40s. Residue to brother Robert Spriver, who is executor, if he refuses to be executor, he gives him only £40, then John Baynard is executor.
Witnesses: Henry Roy, Arthur ? ...........? and Edward Teacher
STUDD see WAR MEMORIAL
SUTTON see WAR MEMORIAL
THOMAS see WAR MEMORIAL
WAGHORN see WAR MEMORIAL
134. SOUTH WALL OF TOWER, WOODEN BOARD
TO REMEMBER THOSE OF THIS PARISH
WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WARS
1914 -18
1939 - 1945
BERNARD F. CADIC
LAWRENCE W.L. CADIC
ALFRED G. FIELD
WILLIAM B. GLOVER
THOMAS A. GOLDUP
WILLIAM B. RUSSELL
WILLIAM SHOVLAR
JOHN SHOVLAR
FREDERICK THOMAS
JAMES D. WAGHORN PHILIP BALDWIN
WILLIAM BRAMBLE
GEORGE CROSS
RAYMOND CROWELL
THOMAS DUDDRIDGE
FREDERICK HAYMAN
HAROLD HAYMAN
KENNETH HAYMAN
THOMAS KING
ALBERT RADLEY
WALTER SHRIMPTON
NORMAN SMITH
LEONARD SUTTON
THIS TABLET GIVEN BY
CHALK TOC H
IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
THEIR NAME LIVETH
EVERMOREKILLED IN CHALK BY ENEMY ACTION
GWENDOLINE WILLIAMS
VERA STUDD
CLIFFORD JAMES
SPACKMAN
135. NORTH CHANCEL, GREY LEDGER
HERE LIETH INTERED YE BODY OF
JOHN WESNES YE SON OF JOHN &
ELIZABETH WESNES YEOMAN
OF CHAOLK WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 18th OF SEPTEMBER 1665
BEING AGED 30 YEARS & ALSO
WIAT BURDEN WHO DIED IN THE
YEAR [16]56
............
WYETT BURDEN, OF CHALK, Yeoman 1657
P.C.C. Will, Noncupative (Spoken) dated 20th January 1656 (1657)
To son Wyett Burden £40; to eldest daughter Susanna £20; to daughter Frances £20; to daughter Ruth £40 at 21 years. Executor to maintain Ruth until she is 21; his wife, Elizabeth, is executor and gets rest and residue of the estate.
Spoken in presence of these witnesses, Matthew Derby and Thomas Lawrence
Proved 10th February 1656 (1657)
136. NORTH AISLE ? NOT FOUND, FROM THORPE'S REGISTRUM ROFFENSES, 1769
HERE LYETH BURIED THE BODY
OF RICHARD WHITE
WHO DYED THE 24th OF AUGUST
1622
............
WHITE see AGER
137. CHANCEL ?NOT FOUND, FROM THORPE'S REGISTRUM ROFFENSES, 1769
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
SUSAN WIFE OF
WILLIAM WILLARD
WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1631
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
WILLIAM WILLARD
WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1637
............
WILLIAMS see WAR MEMORIAL
Index of Names - from gravestones only. Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plan - 1922
Names Index
ACOTT 105
AGER 118
ALBIN 70B
ALLBROOK 86
ANDREWS 66B
ASHDOWN 115, 116
BAKER 23, 69
BALDWIN 134
BANCE 60C, 64
BANNISTER 43
BARDEN 66
BAXTER 51B
BEADLE 74
BENNETT 76
BISHOP 109
BLAKE 113
BORGES 61
BOWEN 57
BRAMBLE 134
BROOKE 99, 103
BROOKS 117C
BROWN 2, 4, 119
BUCKLAND 26
BURDEN 135
BURGESS 84, 84B
BURROWS 120, 121, 122,
123, 124
BURTON 90
BUSWELL 100
BUTCHER 21
BYRON 84C
CADIC 134
CARTER 9
CHAMPION 114, 117B
CHEESEMAN 81D
CLARRY 57b
COOK 5
COOKE 22
CRAYKER 131
CROSS 134
CROWELL 134
CUDMORE 101
CURD 17
CURGENVEN 96
DEAVES 105
DENNIS 41B
DERING 125
DIXON 101
DOLMAN 126
DUDDRIDGE 134
EDGECOMBE 80
EDWARDS 13
ELLIOTT 22, 33
EVANS 93, 94
FIELD 134
FISH 117
FISHER 82D
FITCH 37
FLIGHT 92
FOTHERGILL 50, 51B, 51C
FRYER 79
FULLEGAR 81C
FULLER 70
GARDENER 42
GLADDISH 1
GLOVER 66, 134
GOATHAM 103C
GODFREY 59
GOLDSMITH 11, 16, 42,
82, 127
GOLDUP 134
GOODWIN 30, 68B
GORBING 72E
GORDON 6, 20
GOULD 32
GREEN 17
GREENHILL 29
GRINHILL 28
HALL 109B
HARRIS 60B
HAYMAN 134
HENRY 42
HEWITT 75
HILLS 60, 65
HILTON 72, 72B, 73
HOLLAND 59B
HORNSBURY 59C
HUBBLE 3
HUDSON 79
HYLAND 72C
JACKSON 10
JAMES 134
JARRETT 39
JARVIS 7, 76, 77, 78, 79B
JONES 110
JORDAN 111, 112
JOYNES 98, 128
JUKES 97
JUSTICE 84KAVANAGH 104B
KEGG 26
KING 99, 134
LAWLER 73
LEVETT 102
LOCK 90B, 103B
LONGHURST 104
LORDEN 12
LUCHFORD 81, 81B
MARTIN 8
MARTYN 129
MCINTIER 81c
MILLIS 45
MORRIS 103D
MUDDELL 33
MULLENDER 83, 87, 88,
89, 90, 90B
NEWMAN 55, 56, 91
NIBLETT 72, 72B, 73
NICE 85
NICOLAI 116
NICOLLS 18
NORMAN 58
NORVAL 84
OAKES 23
OAKLEY 75
OFFORD 37
OFFRILL 9
OLIVER 27
PAGE 38
PALMER 109
PARR 34
PATTERSON 41
PAYNE 86
PEACHEY 57
PEARCE 95
PEARSON 24, 25, 111
PETTS 68
PHILLIPS 63
PHILPOTT 130
PIGGOTT 131
POOLE 91
PRENTIS 98A
PURKISS 37
RADLEY 134
READER 47, 48, 52, 53, 54
REDGRAVE 11REDSELL 15B, 34, 35, 36
REEVES 60D, 72C
ROBERTS 88
ROSE 23
ROWE 96
ROY 132
RUSSELL 134
RUTLEY 102
SAXELBYE 23
SHOVLAR 134
SHRIMPTON 134
SIMMONDS 103
SIMMONS 9
SMITH 62, 76B, 134
SPACKMAN 113B, 134
SPAUL 70
SPRIVER 133
STARR 97
STEDMAN 14, 15A
STEPHENS 31
STEVENS 59
STEWARD 72B
STONE 105, 106
STUDD 134
SUNNUCKS 17
SUTTON 134
THOMAS 46, 69, 134
TONYETTE 32
TOWNSEND 1
TRANHAM 85
TUCKER 92B
TWIST 95
TWOCOCK 48
UNDERHAY 100
UTTING 49
WAGHORN 67, 134
WALKER 91
WARR 99
WESTBROOK 44
WHALE 76
WHITE 40, 118
WILLIAMS
WILMOTT 7
WILTCHER 71
WINCKWORTH 1
WOOD 76
WYATT 19
YOUMAN 31
YOUNG 108
YOUSEMAN 67B, 72D, 72E,
92B, 92C, 92D, 92E
Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plan of location of gravestones in Chalk Churchyard 1922
Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary's Church, Higham
Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary's Church, Higham - recorded by D. E. Williams September 2012.
Introduction
I have divided the churchyard into five areas. On the south side of the church, the path to the porch separates the South East portion from the South West portion. In the south west portion, I have indicated when graves are in the 1925 extension. East and West are in the areas covered by the width of each end of the church. North West is the area bounded by the north boundary to the line of the west end of the aisle and North is the area north of the church. Where inscriptions are missing or illegible, I have relied on Leland Duncan's 1921 notes. I have limited this work to pre–1945 graves. The inscriptions are in alphabetical order. D.E. Williams
Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plan (68KB) of location of gravestones in Higham Churchyard
Churchyard Church Interior
Church from the South West
Churchyard
1. Ledger on Low Base ? From Duncan's Notes. (Covered in Very Thick Ivy, Not Seen) South West
[IN MEMORY OF]
[JOSEPH ADAMS]
[CIVIL ENGINEER]
[WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 9th 1837]
[AGED 68 YEARS]
2. Granite Pedestals and Cross West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE CANTRELL ALLEN D.D.
VICAR OF HIGHAM 1912 – 1921
DIED APRIL 25th 1921
"Faithful unto Death"
AND ADELAIDE CATHERINE ALLEN
HIS BELOVED WIFE
DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1925 AGED 69
"They were Labourers together with God"
AMOS SEE STEDMAN
3. Tall Headstone and Body Stone South West
HEADSTONE OF THOMAS AND MARY ANN BENTLEY
AND HELEN ANDERSON (SOUTH WEST SECTION)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HELEN THE WIFE OF
ROBERT ANDERSON ESQ.
[LATE] OF SUDBURY, SUFFOLK
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1939
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO HER SISTER
MARY ANN BENTLEY
OF HERMITAGE
IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AUGUST 16th 1842
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS BENTLEY ESQ.
OF HERMITAGE
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1844
AGED 73 YEARS
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
(See Interior)
Thomas Bentley, of The Hermitage, Esquire, P.C.C. Will dated 8th February 1843
Wife Marianne, nephew Thomas Paterson Anderson of Adelphi Terrace, Strand, Gentleman and "good friend" Charles
Murray of Sudbury, Surgeon, are executors.
To wife £100 and household goods and furniture. To the other executors, his house, The Hermitage with buildings and land belonging to it, in Higham and Frindsbury, and other real estate, upon trust, for wife's benefit. Leaseholds and farming stock not required to carry on farming business, to be sold by executors. If they think fit they can sell business or freeholds; proceeds to be invested in Public Funds, and interest to wife for life. After her death, to her sister Annabella Lunan, Spinster; after her death, then equally shared between Thomas P. Anderson and his sister Christiana Murray, wife of Charles, children of his late sister Helena wife of the late Robert Anderson of Sudbury, Surgeon.
Witnesses: J. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham and M. S. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham
Codicil dated 27th July 1843
Executors to pay Annabela Lunan Wilkie, now living with him, the daughter of Major Wilkie, Barrack Master at Brecon
£1,000 after death of his wife and her sister Annabella Lunan.
Witnesses: James S. Chancellor and Ann Wickham, Servants to Mr Bentley
Proved 5th February 1844 Power reserved to Marianne Bentley
4. Headstone, Very Eroded West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ASHLEY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th OF MAY 1861
AGED 52 YEARS
William Ashley, Provision Merchant (1861 Census)
5. Headstone South West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARIA AYERS
DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1919
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 29th JULY 1921
AGED 74 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done
George Ayers, 1901 Census, an Agricultural Labourer at Hoo
6. Headstone and Curbs South West, (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE EDWARD BAKER
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th JAN. 1938
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO EMMA HIS BELOVED WIFE
WHO PASSED AWAY 24th OCT. 1939
AGED 70 YEARS
"Reunited"
George Baker, 1901 Census, a General Labourer
7. Headstone and Body Stone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMILY BARNES
WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1814
IN THE 8th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Nipp'd in the Bud, so Beautiful and Good,
Her Blessed Spirit now rests with God"
8. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JAMES BARNES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 1st DAY OF JUNE 1815
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE SECOND WIFE
OF THE ABOVE
JAMES BARNES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER 1821
AGED 39 YEARS
[ Eroded Verse?]
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES BARNES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 27th DAY OF MARCH 1834
AGED 69 YEARS
James Barnes, of Higham, Yeoman, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 21st January 1832
£550 in the hands of William Huggett of Brookland, Kent, Grazier, lent to him at interest, to William Huggett.
To brother George Barnes, for life, 5s per week, out of real and personal estate. Residue to George Lake of Higham, Gentleman, and John Smith of Higham, Blacksmith, upon trust. They to sell all personal estate, not already consisting of money; they to pay funeral expenses and debts, £550 legacy and 5s per week to brother. Surplus invested in Public Funds, in trust, for Ann, William and James Barnes, the three children of the late Ann Barnes ,(formerly Ann Akehurst, Spinster), wife of William Barnes the Younger of Higham, Gardener, in equal shares. If Ann Barnes, daughter of Ann Barnes ..........
[ Page 2 of the Will is Missing]
Page 3:- George Lake and John Smith are executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: James Edmed, Solicitor, Gravesend, John Heard, Inn Holder, Gravesend and James Tadman, Milton next Gravesend
Proved 13th May 1834. Value of goods under £450
9. Headstone and Body Stone South West
IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF
ROBERT BARNES
LATE OF THE PARISH OF ORSETT, ESSEX
AND DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND
ANN SAUNDERS WHO DIED IN
CHILDBED ON THE 13th OF JUNE 1825
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT HER INFANT
"The Lord Gave and the Lord hath
Taken Away, Blessed be the Name
of the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE ROBERT BARNES
WHO DIED APRIL 4th 1855
AGED 62 YEARS
Robert Sutton Barnes, of the Chequers Inn, Higham, Licensed Victualler, P.C.C. Will dated 27th March 1855
Appoints Edward Wates of 15 Harmer Street, Milton, Solicitor and son in law William Easdown of Higham Hall, Gardener, trustees and executors.
They to pay his wife Caroline, £50 from personal estate; they to hold real and personal estate and have arrange valuation of stock in trade and contents of Chequers Inn. Son in law William Easdown to have first offer; or if he is dead, daughter Ann Easdown,. If he or she decline, trustees to sell , proceeds to wife. Trustees to receive rents of freehold house and shop occupied by William Jull, built by testator, and freehold cottages in Cliffe occupied by Thomas Franks, Thomas Knight and James Elsegood, and pay to wife, for life. After her death, rents for maintenance and eduction of son William, until he is 21, when the above properties to be conveyed to him.
He owns a piece of freehold ground called Meadow Piece of 1 ½ acres occupied by William Easdown , and three cottages built there occupied by Isaac Armitage , John Hollands and William Thomas ; rents from these to his wife for life. After her death, this property to be conveyed to William Easdown; if he is dead, property to be sold, and proceeds shared among children of William and Ann Easdown, equally.
Remaining two freehold cottages, occupied by Widow Porter and Thomas Whatman ?, built by testator on Meadow Piece, to be conveyed to son James of London, ........ ? Trunk and Box Maker; if he is dead, then trustees to sell and share proceeds among children of James. Rents of two cottages at Church Street, Higham, occupied by George .......? and William Eaton, to daughter Jane wife of George Dartnall of the Sun Public House, for life. After her death, the rents to George Dartnall; if he is dead, properties to be sold, proceeds shared among the Dartnall's children. Residue to son James and daughters Ann Easdown and Jane Dartnall.
Witnesses; Frederick Cavell, Clerk to Messrs. Gibson and Wates, Solicitors, Gravesend and George Taylor, Ironmonger, Gravesend
Proved 10th July 1855
10. Headstone South West
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN BARNES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 28th JULY 1856
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN BARNES, MASTER MARINER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT TAGANROY 13th AUGUST 1872
AGED 34 YEARS
"I have Fought the Good Fight, I have Finished my Course,
I have kept the Faith"
ALSO JOHN BARNES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th MAY 1888 IN HIS 82nd YEAR
"O, Death, where is thy Sting,
O Grave where is thy Victory"
John Barnes, died 1888, Labourer of Higham Upshire, (1841 Census)
11. Cruciform Coped South West
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BARNES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th NOVEMBER 1859
AGED 61 YEARS
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM BARNES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 12th 1880
AGED 65 YEARS
William Barnes, died 1859, Farmer of 110 acres, employing 3 men, 2 women , born at Hoo (1851 Census)
12. Headstone and Body Stone South West
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BARNS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 14th OF OCTOBER 1836
IN THE 68th YEAR OF HIS LIFE
"When this you see remember me,
Speak of [ ] find,
[ ] love"
[ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED 6th] OF MAY 18[54]
AGED 90 YEARS
William Barnes, of Higham, Victualler, P.C.C. Will dated 23rd January 1836
Household goods, furniture, stock in trade, etc., to wife Ann, son in law William Easdown of Higham, Covent Garden Market, Fruit Salesman and George Lake of Higham, Gentleman, upon trust, to allow wife use of above,and carry on business, for life. After her death, upon trust, to sell. If wife wishes to cease business of victualler, then his daughter, Matilda wife of William Easdown, shall have first offer of taking on the business.
Executors, out of his personal estate, from time to time, to raise £50 to provide grandson William Barnes, son of Robert Sutton Barnes, who the testator has placed in an apprenticeship, with necessaries during the apprenticeship.
Residue of this money to be divided equally between Robert Sutton Barnes and Matilda Easdown. Residue of personal estate to trustees, upon trust, to sell and invest in Public Funds, and pay interest to wife Ann, for life, as long as she is his widow. After her death or remarriage, the other trustees to hold £100, in trust, for daughter Ann wife of Joseph Bates of Brompton, Victualler. Trustees also to hold £300 to invest in Public Funds and pay interest to daughter Ann. After daughter Ann's death, the funds, in trust, for Matilda, Jane and Amelia Mc Ritchie, daughters of daughter Ann by late husband Alexander, in equal shares.
Trustees also executors.
Witnesses: James Edwards, Solicitor, Gravesend and Mary Ann Pope, Servant to Mr Edwards
Codicil dated 5th October 1836
Revokes bequest of £100 to daughter Ann, this now to go into residuary estate. Revokes bequest to son Robert. £250 to son Robert and £50 each to his children, Ann, Jane and William, at 21.. In case all three of latter die pre 21, then to their father. After death of wife Ann, residuary estate to daughter Matilda; if she dies in the lifetime of his wife, then to her children. Rest of will confirmed
Witnesses: Elizabeth Pearson and Charles Pearson, Solicitor, Gravesend
Proved 5th May 1837
Ann Barnes, of Higham, Widow, P.C.C. Will dated 3rd November 1847
To grandchildren, Matilda and Emily Easdown, £300 equally shared at 21. If both died pre 21, then shared between grandson James Barnes and great grandson William Easdown; if both are dead then into residuary personal estate. Residue of personal estate and all real estate subject to £300 legacy, to son Robert; he and William Easdown the Younger of Higham, Fruiterer and Gardener, are executors.
Signs with a mark (Mary Barnes written instead of Ann)
Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor, Rochester and Robert T. Moore, Clerk to Messrs. Essell, Hayward and Essell.
Affidavit dated 10th June 1854
George Essell of the Precinct, Rochester, sworn that he witnessed Ann Barnes make her mark on will, in his and Mr Moore's presence and that they immediately signed as witnesses. Essell wrote the name Mary instead of Ann by mistake.
Proved 14th June 1854
BENTLEY SEE ANDERSON
13. Headstone South East
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE BLACKMAN
WHO AFTER EIGHT YEARS
PATIENT SUFFERING
DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1880 AGED 56 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
14. Curbs South East
South Side
WILLIAM BLACKMAN 5th NOV. 1918 AGED 44 YEARS
North Side
ELIZABETH EMILIE BLACKMAN DIED 19th MARCH 1949 AGED 70 YEARS
William Blackman, ? Machine Driller H.M. Dockyard, living at Castle Road, Chatham (1901 Census)
15. Headstone South West (Extension)
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MARY BLACKMAN
DIED 22nd APRIL 1927
AGED 77 YEARS
AND
SAMUEL ROBERT BLACKMAN
DIED 3rd APRIL 1930
AGED 80 YEARS
"Not dead but only taking Rest"
Samuel Blackman, Agricultural Labourer / Horseman at Little Oakley (1881 Census), Farm Bailiff to C. Lake at Little Oakleigh (1913 Kelly's Directory)
BLAKE SEE WHITEBREAD
16. Headstone South West
HEADSTONE OF WILLIAM BOGHURST
[HERE]
LYETH YE] BODY OF
WILLIAM BOGHURST
OF YE PARISH DIED
5th APRIL 1720
AGED 65 YEARS
AND ALSO YE BODY OF
ELIZTH. BOGHURST
[HIS] DAUGHTER DIED
25th ? MARCH
[17]20 AGED 2 YEARS
--------Ground Level--------
AND 11 MONTHS
William Boghurst, of Higham, Yeoman, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 9th April 1720
His house and farm at Sharnel Street, High Halstow, now occupied by Widow Jennings, and all other real estate, to his two younger children, William and Susan Boghurst, for ever. If both die pre 21 or day of marriage, then executor to sell above properties and pay herself £100 and £100 to son in law, William Best of Higham, Husbandman. In case of death of latter, then his £100 to executor. Residue of money to his three daughters, Elizabeth Warren, Ann Masters and Mary Grainger, equally shared.
Executor to maintain and educate two youngest children out of personal estate until they are 21 or married. To his three married daughters, £5 each. To son in law William Best, £200 from personal estate, £100 one year after testator's death, £100 within two years; testator desires Best to assist executor. Residue to wife who is executor.
Witnesses: John Feamas?, mark of Thomas Ring and John Sheafe
17. Curbs East
South Side
SARAH BOTTING WHO DIED 6th FEB. 1940 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO HER BROTHER WALTER WOOLARD WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1907 AGED 25 YEARS
North Side
AND ELIZABETH WOOLARD WHO DIED 9th DEC 1899 AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO HER HUSBAND ISAAC WHO DIED 18th OCT. 1920 AGED 69 YEARS
Sarah Botting, Wife of William, Horseman on farm at Shorne (1901 Census)
Walter Woolard, Waggoner's Mate (1901 Census)
18. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RUTH WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROOKER
YEOMAN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th DAY OF JANUARY 1843
AGED 76 YEARS
[ Eroded Verses]
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BROOKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 4th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1852
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO SARAH MARTIN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 9th DAY OF JUNE 1864
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF EDWARD WHITE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th OF NOVEMBER
William Brooker, of Higham, Yeoman, P.C.C. Will dated 1st August 1834
Son John of Higham, Husbandman, and son in law Thomas Youens, Husbandman, are executors.
His house and land at Higham Upshire, occupied by himself, his son and son in law,(above), and all other real estate, to use of wife Ruth, for life. After her death, the cottage recently erected in line with above property, occupied by son in law James Martin, to John Brooker and Thomas Youens, in trust, for life of Sarah, James Martin's wife, to pay Sarah rent. After her death, then to her children. In default of children, then to son John and daughters, Mary, wife of Edward White and Ruth wife of Frederick Nash, equally shared. After wife's death, his other cottage at Higham Upshire, occupied by Edward White to his executors, for benefit of daughter Mary White, for life; after her death, as above, in default of children, then to Edward White for life. After his death, then to testator's sons and daughters . Another cottage at Higham Upshire to executors for benefit of daughter Ruth for life, after her to her husband, for life, then as above. After his wife's death his own house with warehouse, stable, fruit plantation, etc., and all other real estate to Thomas Youens, Edward White and Frederick Nash, in trust, for benefit of son John, for life, after him, to his children and those of Sarah Martin. If John has no heirs, then to his wife Jane, for life, after her, to testator's three daughters equally.
To son John and Thomas Youens, £5 each for their trouble. Ready money, investments, household goods and furniture, and residue to wife, for life, so she can carry on business. After her death, then to his daughters, equally.
Witnesses: J. Stephens, M.S. Stephens and J. Barnaby, Jnr.
Codicil dated 30th August 1839
He has since built a house on part of property devised to executors, in trust for daughter Sarah, this is to be part of that trust property. The new property to executors, as before. Rest of will ratified.
Witnesses; J. Stephens and M.S. Stephens
Proved 3rd May 1853
Edward White, Market Gardener (1865 Post Office Directory)
19. Headstone South West
IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD BROOKER
DIED APRIL 12th 1895
AGED 45 YEARS
(The Following is Etched, not Cut, and Very Faded)
ALSO
ELIZABETH BROOKER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 10th 1911
AGED 59 YEARS
[ ] BROOKER
[ ] 19[ ]
[ ]
[Eroded Verses]
Richard Brooker, died 1895, Retired Farmer at Brooker's Cottages, (1891 Census)
20. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN BROOKER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 31st 1898
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO JOHN BROOKER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 7th 1901
AGED 70 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
John Brooker, died 1901, Retired Farmer living in Strood
21. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN BENJAMIN
BROOKER
WHO DIED JANUARY 1st 1906
AGED 35 YEARS
"He is not dead but Sleepeth"
"We Loved him, yes, no one can tell,
How much we Loved him and how Well,
Christ Loved him too and thought it Best,
To Take him Home with Him to Rest"
ALSO BENJAMIN PEARCE
UNCLE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1908
AGED 44 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace, with Loved Ones
Far Away"
ALSO
AMELIA BROOKER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1920
AGED 75 YEARS
"At Rest"
John Benjamin Brooker, died 1906, Market Gardener at Higham Hall Lane
Benjamin Pearce, Market Garden Employee (1901 Census)
22. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AMELIA EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BROOKER
OF REDE COURT, FRINDSBURY
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JULY 9th 1911
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE BROOKER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 16th 1913
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
George Brooker, died 1913 Farmer at Rede Court (1901 Census)
BROOKER SEE RAYFIELD
23. Wooden Cross, (Not Present) From Duncan
[IVY MAY BROWNING]
[DIED 18th JULY 1891]
[AGED 27]
24. Headstone ? (Not Present), From Duncan
[VIOLET MORTON BUDDEN]
[WHO DIED 21st APRIL 1881]
[AGED 12 DAYS]
BURBIDGE SEE PRICE
25. Pedestals, Cross Fallen South East
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN WILLIAM BURROW
FOR 13 YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
20th APRIL 1913
"Give unto thy Servant that Peace
Which the World cannot Give"
26. Headstone West
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARTHA WIFE OF
GEORGE BUTCHER
OF GAD'S HILL, HIGHAM
WHO DIED 15th SEPTEMBER 1875
AGED 75 YEARS
"The Actions of the Just Smell Sweet
and Blossom in the Dust"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE BUTCHER
BORN JANUARY 28th 1802
DIED JULY 18th 1898
"His End was Peace"
George Butcher, Market Gardener, 3 acres, employing 1 man and 1 woman (1871 Census)
27. Wooden Cross (Not Present) From Duncan
[F AND J BUTLER]
[AGED 72 AND 84]
[1908 AND 1910]
James Butler, Gentleman's Gardener (1881 Census)
Percival Butler, Agricultural Labourer?, boarder in Higham (1901Census )
28. Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY BELOVED PARENTS
JOHN CALDER
WHO DIED 25th SEPT. 1941
AND
JANET KERR CALDER
WHO DIED 18th AUG. 1948
AGED 75 YEARS
John Calder, Electrical Engineer?, living in Brasted in 1901 (Census)
29. Book Type and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
CARPENTER
WHO DIED 28th FEB. 1931
AGED 75 INTERRED AT CLIFFE
"Gone but not Forgotten" "God united them on Earth
ALSO OF WILLIAM Now in Heaven"
HER DEVOTED HUSBAND
WHO DIED 16th AUG. 1932
AGED 76 ALSO
LILY EDITH
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 29th NOV. 1913
AGED 15
William Carpenter, Waggoner on Farm (1901 Census)
30. Wooden Rail (Gone?) There is a Wooden Rail but with No Inscription;
one of Two Recorded by Duncan South West
A RARE SURVIVAL: A 19th CENTURY OAK RAIL, THE INSCRIPTION HAS COMPLETELY ERODED AWAYPossibly - from Duncan listing - 132. Wood rail George CHAPMAN died 10 December 1868 aged 38. Ann Chapman died 1860 aged 3 years
[GEORGE CHAPMAN DIED 10th DECEMBER 1868 AGED 38 YEARS]
[ALSO ANN CHAPMAN DIED 1860 AGED 3 YEARS]
George Chapman, Carter at Cobham, has one daughter born at Higham in 1860 (1861 Census)
31. Pedestals and Fallen Cross North
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY CHEESEMAN
WHO DIED JANY. 19Th 1903
AGED 75 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
Henry Cheeseman, Shoemaker (1891 Kelly's Directory)
32. Headstone North
IN MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN JOHN
THE BELOVED SON OF
BENJAMIN & SARAH CLARE
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1889
AGED 19 YEARS
"He that hath the Son hath Life" John v12
"We Loved him and no tongue can Tell,
How Much we Loved him and how Well,
God Loved him too and thought it Best,
To take him Home with Him to Rest"
Benjamin Clare, Agricultural Labourer (1881 Census)
33. Curbs South West (Extension)
Curbs
North Side
IN MEMORY OF SARAH ANN BELOVED WIFE OF FRED CLARE WHO DIED 2nd JUNE1947 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE FRED CLARE REUNITED 1st FEBRUARY 1960 AGED 84 YEARS
South Side
AND HER SON ARTHUR FRED CLARE WHO DIED 15th JULY 1928 AGED 18 YEARS
AND ALFRED GEORGE CLARE WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION [ ] AUGUST 1944 AGED 27 YEARS
Frederick Clare, Cement Labourer, boarder at Cliffe, (1901 Census)
CLARE SEE GIBBS
34. Granite Headstone and Curbs South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GEORGE WARDLE CLARK
DIED 23rd DEC. 1920 AGED 27 YEARS
AND ROBERT WILLIAM CLARK
DIED 26th SEPTEMBER 1965 AGED 18 YEARS
35. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHRISTOPHER CLARK
DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1923
AGED 27 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO NELLIE CLARK
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 12th 1935
AGED 70 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO HENRY WILLIAM CLARK
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 18th 1954
AGED 92 YEARS
"Reunited"
Henry Clark, Market Gardener (1901 Census)
36. Headstone South West
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE CLARK
WHO FELL ASLEEP JAN. 28th 1925
AGED 76
"Sleep on Dear Mother and take thy Rest"
37. Two Cruciform Headstone, (Badly Eroded), From Duncan South West
[IN]
[MEMORY OF]
[HENRY]
[INFANT SON OF]
[ROBERT AND FRANCES COBB]
[WHO DIED 15th MARCH 1845]
[AGED 7 MONTHS]
[IN]
[MEMORY OF]
[ROBERT EDWARD]
[INFANT SON OF]
[ROBERT AND FRANCES COBB]
[WHO DIED 10th APRIL 1853]
[AGED 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS]
38. Pedestals and Fallen Cross West
GEORGE
SON OF
HERBERT MANSFIELD
AND
CONSTANCE COBB
BORN MAY 21st
1892
DIED MAY 22nd
39. Granite Pedestals , Cross and Foot Stone South West
East Side
ROBERT LAKE COBB
BORN 9th JUNE 1817
DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1893
North Side
FRANCES
WIDOW OF
ROBERT LAKE COBB
BORN 14th OCTOBER 1824
DIED 9th JANUARY 1899
Robert Cobb, Land Agent and Surveyor, of Mockbeggar
40. Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HERBERT MANSFIELD COBB
BORN SEPT. 23rd 1853
DIED MARCH 19th 1925
"Life's Race Well Run,
Life's Work Well Done,
Life's Crown Well Won,
Now Comes Rest"
ALSO CONSTANCE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 10th DECEMBER 1942
Herbert Cobb, Land Agent and Farmer, 700 acres, employing 20 men, 5 boys and 6 women.
41. Headstone South East
HEADSTONES OF WILLIAM CODD (RIGHT) AND SMOOKER FAMILY
TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CODD OF THIS PARISH
YEOMAN BUT LATE OF THE PARISH
OF ST. MARY, WHITECHAPEL
IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
7th OF NOVEMBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR
LORD 1810 IN THE 53rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
[Eight Lines of Eroded Verses}
42. Small Voluted Headstone North
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER
FRANCES COLLINS
WHO DIED
APRIL 28th 1906 AGED 53
AND WALTER COLLINS
WHO DIED
DEC. 19th 1937 AGED 86
Walter Collins, Road Labourer of Pear Tree Place (1901 Census)
43. Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN SWEET REMEMBRANCE OF
OUR LITTLE SON
JOHN COLLINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 19th 1939
AGED 12 YEARS
"At Rest"
COOPER SEE NASH
44. Ledger From Destroyed Chest Tomb South East
REMAINS OF THE DESTROYED CHEST TOMB OF JOHN CRADOCK
IN HOPES OF A JO[YFUL]
RESURRECTION TO LIFE
ETERNAL
HERE LIES INTERRED THE BODY OF
MR. JOHN CRADOCK OF THIS PARISH
[WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY THE [ ] 1747
AGED 60 YEARS
"He was [ ] the Lord,
True and Faithful to his Word,
In his Dealings Just to All,
To the Poor most Liberal,
[ ] good Friend,
Lived in Peace, in Peace did [End]"
John Cradock, of Chatham, Yeoman, P.C.C. Will dated 13th February 1745/6
To nephew Edward Clifferton £10; to Thomas Cradock (2 years old) son of his nephew Thomas late of Eastchurch, deceased, £30 at 21; to Elizabeth Dudley daughter of William Dudley of Sheerness, Joiner and Elizabeth his wife, who is testator's niece, £10 at 24. To nephews and nieces, James, Mary, William, Jeffery and Elizabeth Crips, £10 each at 24.
To sister Ann Raysell wife of John Raysell of Higham, Yeoman,, £20. To sister Elizabeth Hogben, widow, a £10 annuity, for life, from personal estate. To John Raysell and his wife Ann, Elizabeth Hogben. Ann Stephens of Higham, Spinster and his servant maid, Mary Parker, if she is with him at death, 5 guineas each for mourning.
To John Raysell and William Tadman of Higham, Yeoman, £20 each for their trouble as his executors. He releases Raysell from debts owed and that a bond for security be given to him to cancel. To Mary Parker, money extra to her wages due to make up £100; she is to have free use of any one room in his house called Oakley at Higham, and the furniture she shall choose. To William Cradock (about 8 or 9 years old) £1,000 at 21; he has been brought up by testator and is now at Mr Morris's Boarding School in Castle Street, Southwark; he is to have £20 per annum towards his education. Overseers of the will to assist executors in William's education. When William leaves school he wishes him to enter farming and grazing business, assisted by Raysell and Tadman.
Residue of estate to John Cradock, at 21, (he is aged about 15); he was also brought up by testator and is also at Morris's school. He would like John to enter the farming business and is to be educated under care of Raysell and Tadman for not more than £30 per annum. If both the latter legatees die pre 21, then residue to those of his sisters and nephews and their heirs, then living, including Ann Bradley, equally shared. In this case the annuity to Elizabeth Hogben will cease.
John Raysell, William Tadman and John Cradock are executors; William Twopenny of Rochester, Gentleman is Overseer; he wishes him to assist Raysell and Tadman to carry on farming business. William Cradock is to have part of the farms and business at 21; he is also to have, if John Cradock lives, the leases on his 2 farms, Oakley and Abbey Farm, both in Higham; the room left to Mary Parker, excepted. John Raysell is to continue to occupy Abbey Farm
Witnesses; William Harlock and Isaac Bradley
Proved 19th May 1747 Power reserved to John Cradock
45. Headstone, and Foot Stone South West
DETAIL OF THE HEADSTONE OF MARY CRADOCK
IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF MR. WILL
CRADOCK OF THIS PARISH
DIED FEB. 14th ? 1762 AGED
24 YEARS
LIKEWISE ALSO WILL THEIR SON
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
William Cradock, of Higham, Yeoman, P.C.C. Will dated 9th April 1762 (No monument, is mentioned on wife's headstone)
Desires to be buried in leaden coffin. Brother in law, John Knight of Cooling, Yeoman is executor, he to have £100.
To mother Mary Parker, an annuity of £30, for life, from personal estate. To Ann Comport, Spinster, his sister in law, £100; to brother in law Michael Comport of Cooling, Yeoman, £50. Residue of household goods, live and dead stock, crops, money , investments and personal estate, to John Knight, for ever.
Witnesses; Martha Mitton and Henry Mitton
Proved 21st March 1764
46. Headstone South west
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
PHOEBE
WIFE OF ROBERT CRITTENDEN
DIED JULY 2nd 1853
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO JOHN
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 19th 1866
AGED 32 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT CRITTENDEN
DIED JUNE 30th 1889
AGED 96 YEARS
Robert Crittenden, Blacksmith at Upper Higham (1851 Census)
47. Headstone North
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ALICE CRITTENDEN
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 19th 1885
AGED 58 YEARS
"A Light is from our Household Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Still,
A Place is Vacant in our Home,
Which Never can be Filled"
48. Headstone South East
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA WIFE OF
ALFRED CRITTENDEN
WHO DIED OCTOBER 17th 1895
AGED 62 YEARS
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO AMY SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 8th 1906
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED CRITTENDEN
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1916
AGED 84 YEARS
Alfred Crittenden, Farmer of 40 acres, employing 3 men, 1 boy and 2 women (1881 Census), Market Gardener (1891 Kelly's Directory)
49. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES CRITTENDEN
WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1911
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO AMY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN CANADA
8th APRIL 1911
AGED 34 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
James Crittenden, Sawyer (1861 Census)
50. C.W.G.C. Headstone South West
L/9340 PRIVATE
H. E. CRUNDWELL
THE QUEEN'S
20th NOVEMBER 1914 AGE 23
IN MEMORY
OF PTE. S. A. CRUNDWELL
KILLED 16th MAY 1915
BURIED NEAR LA BASSEE
51. Curbs South West (Extension)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES JOSEPH CULLEN
DIED MAY 20th 1932 AGED 65 "At Rest"
South Side
IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED DAUGHTER AND SISTER LOUIE CULLEN
DIED FEBRUARY 10th 1934 AGED 36 YEARS "Thy Will be Done"
52. Two Identical Pedestals, Crosses and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE ELLEN MAY CUTTRESS
BORN MAY 12th 1918
DIED JAN. 19th 1931
"Sweetly Sleeping"
----------
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM GEORGE CUTTRESS
BORN AUGUST 8th 1880
DIED MARCH 3rd 1932
"Till We Meet"
53. Headstone and Foot Stone West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN DANIELS
WHO DIED MAY 13th 1869 AGED 59 YEARS
"Weep not for me my Wife and Children Dear,
I am not Dead, but Sleeping here,
As I am now so you must be,
So now Prepare to Follow me"
ALSO
SARAH DANIELS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 2nd 1918 AGED 93 YEARS
"And She gave up the Ghost,
And Died in a Good Old Age,
An Old Woman and Full of Years,
And was Gathered to her People"
54. Headstone West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE DARTNALL
DIED AUGUST 17th 1873
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO JANE HIS WIFE
DIED DECEMBER 8th 1904
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT DARTNALL
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 18th 1877
AGED 8 MONTHS
George Dartnall, Licensed Victualler of "Rising Sun" P.H. (Post Office Directory 1855, 1871 Census)
Jane Dartnall, Beer Retailer (1891 Kelly's Directory)
55. Fallen Headstone, Part Missing West
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DARTNALL
WHO DIED FEBY. 7Th 1893 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD DARTNALL
WHO DIED NOVR. 28Th 1893 AGED 94 YEARS
AFTER 67 YEARS OF MARRIED LIFE THEY
WERE NOT SO LONG DIVIDED
ALSO SARAH FISHER DARTNALL
BORN JULY 18th 1827 DIED SEPR. 22Nd 1828
ALSO JESSE DARTNALL
DIED AUGUST 6th 1866 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO JAMES DARTNALL
BORN APRIL 9th 1831 DIED AUGUST 1st 1869
AT GIBBON'S GOLD FIELD, QUEENSLAND
ALSO HENRY DARTNALL
BORN MAY 10th 1833 DIED JULY 11th 1875
AT WARRNAMBOOL, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
ALSO EDWARD DARTNALL
BORN MARCH 9th 1829 DIED MARCH 1881
IN AUSTRALIA
ALSO MARY JEEVES DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD AND ELIZABETH DARTNALL
DIED DECR. 23rd 1890 AGED 43 YEARS
INTERRED AT PONDERS END, MIDDLESEX
"Jesu Mercy"
ALSO ELIZABETH DARTNALL
[DIED JULY 31st 1903 AGED 53 YEARS]
[INTERRED AT PONDERS END]
Edward Dartnall, Labourer (1851 Census)
56. Pedestals and Cross West
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
ROBERT DARTNALL
WHO DIED 30th MARCH 1914
AGED 68 YEARS
"Simply to thy Cross I Cling"
ALSO MERCY DARTNALL
WHO DIED 1st AUGUST 1941
AGED 86 YEARS
Robert Dartnall, Market Gardener (1881 Census), Licensee of "the Sun" (1901 Census), Beer Retailer (1913 Kelly's Directory)
57. Chest Tomb, South Side South East
CHEST TOMB OF ANN DAVIS
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
[ANN] DAVIS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED YE 26th DAY OF MAY
1737
AGED 38 YEARS
58. Book Type South East
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS DAY
WHO DIED
NOVR. 2nd 1912
AGED
59 YEARSALSO
HIS WIFE
MARTHA
WHO DIED
JANY. 7Th 1929
AGED 77 YEARS
Thomas Day, Higham Station Master (1901 Census)
59. Curbs South West (Extension)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF TRACY DUNFORD DIED JAN. 11th 1935 AGED 68 YEARS
South Side
ALSO MATILDA MARY DUNFORD DIED NOV. 1st 1948 AGED 78 YEARS
Tracy Dunford, Farmer at Cypress House, Frindsbury, in 1901 (Census), Market Gardener at Higham (1913 Kelly's Directory)
60. Curbs South West (Extension)
North Side
EDWARD ALFRED EARL DIED JAN. 7th 1937 AGED 75 YEARS
South Side
ALSO CAROLINE EARL DIED OCTOBER 14th 1952 AGED 94 YEARS
Alfred Earl, Labourer in Government Works at Cliffe in 1901 (Census)
61. Headstone and Body Stone South West
HEADSTONE OF MATILDA EASDOWN, WHO WAS FATALLY INJURED
AFTER JUMPING, IN PANIC, FROM A VEHICLE WHEN THE HORSE BOLTED
IN MEMORY OF
MATILDA WIFE OF
WILLIAM EASDOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 25th OF APRIL 1838
AGED 24 YEARS
"Husband Most Dear my Time is Past,
My Love remain'd while Life did Last,
And now for Me no Sorrow Take,
But Love my Children for my Sake,
My Body is now turn'd to Dust,
My Soul to Christ in whom I Trust"
ALSO CLARA JANE DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ANN EASDOWN
WHO DIED THE 12th OF APRIL 1858
AGED 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS
Matilda Easdown, died in 1838, as a result of injuries she received after jumping from a vehicle, when the horse ran away with it. (Burial Register)
62. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone South West
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JAMES FREDERICK EASDOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 25th 1855
AGED 45 YEARS
"Then let our Sorrows cease to Flow,
God has Called his Own,
[ ]d let our Hearts in every Woe,
[ ]s still say Thy Will be Done"
ALSO AMELIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1884
AGED 73 YEARS
"O Give Thanks unto the Lord for he is,
Gracious and his Mercy Endureth"
ALSO CRISTIANA
WIFE OF JAMES EASDOWN
WHO DIED OCTOBER 25th 1898
AGED 44 YEARS
"Day by Day, the Voice saith Come,
Into thine Eternal Home,
Asking not if we can Spare,
This Dear Soul it Summons there"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES EASDOWN
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1907
AGED 54 YEARS
James Frederic Easdown, of Higham, Market Gardener P.C.C. Will dated 11th June 1855
Household furniture and goods, money and effects, to wife Amelia, also to her, for life, rents of his properties.
She to maintain their children until they are old enough to earn their living. After Amelia's death, his property to be sold and proceeds divided equally between his children. Wife and George Taylor of Queen Street, Gravesend are executors.
Witnesses: Benjamin William Outred, Gravesend and George Taylor, Gravesend
Proved 21st May 1856
Amelia Easdown, Market Gardener (Post Office Directory 1865)
63. Wooden Cross, (Not Present), From Duncan South West
[128479]
[ACT. BOMBARDIER]
[EASDOWN H. E.]
[52nd A. A. COMPANY R.G.A.]
[DIED 27th JUNE 1918]
[ALSO MARY]
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[DIED 25th OCTOBER 1920]
[AGED 39 AND 43]
64. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs South West
128479 CORPORAL
H. E. EASDOWN
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
27th JUNE 1918 AGE 40
AND
MARY CATHERINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
FELL ASLEEP
25th OCTOBER 1920 AGE 43
R.I.P.
"We Grieve to Part,
With those we Love,
O may we one day,
Meet Above"
65. Headstone, Very Eroded South East
HEADSTONE OF HENRY EDMEADES AND HIS FORMER WIFE MARY STAINES,
CLEARLY SHOWING THE "WRONG" DATE OF SEPTEMBER 1775 (SECOND & THIRD ROWS
FROM TOP); NOTE CORRECT DATE FOR MARY, 1750, NINTH ROW FROM TOP
[IN MEMORY OF]
MR. HENRY EDMEADES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER [25]th
1775* (sic) AGED 29 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS
HENRY, MARY AND AMY
ALSO MARY WIFE OF JAMES STAINES
AND LATE WIFE OF THE ABOVE H.EDMEADES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [FEBRUARY [ ] ]
1750 AGED 55 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
This Inscription is puzzling. The headstone is of a type and thickness which fits the 1730s, the Portland stone body stone is of a later date. The style of the lettering seems later than the period of the headstone, and the dates of the first part of the inscription is completely wrong! There is no Edmeades in the Parish Burial Register for 1775. To make any sense, it should read as follows:
MR. HENRY EDMEADES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY [ ]
1730 AGED [ ]
Henry Edmeades, the Elder, of Higham, Yeoman, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 22nd January 1730/31
(This will was originally drawn up in 1727 with alterations made on the above date)
To wife Mary, £200; to eldest son, Henry, £300 at 21 or marriage, if he dies before then, the £300 to the two younger children, Mary and Amy (Amy in place of William, which is crossed out). Also to Mary and Amy, £200 each, as above; if they both died before 21 or marriage, then the whole £400 to Henry.
Rest and residue, except leases of farms he now uses, to wife and children equally shared. The leases of his lands, to wife and son Henry, which they should use in partnership. If wife remarries, she shall "quit the possession of the said farms and lands". In such a case the leases to son Henry.
Wife and son Henry to share maintenance and education of younger children until they are 21 or married. If wife remarries she shall, within a month of that marriage, pay the legacies of his three children, to his brother Robert Edmeades of Nurstead, Yeoman and George Masters of Meopham, Gentleman, in trust for the children; (the latter trustee is in place of Henry Masters of Higham, which has been crossed out). Trustees will be guardians of children during minorities. Wife and son Henry, executors; if wife remarries, Henry is sole executor.
Witnesses: (after above alterations were made), Richard Prickett and John Sheafe
Proved 29th March 1731
This is the Henry Edmeades whose headstone does not make sense. It bears the date for Henry of 1775 not 1730 ?
The rest of the inscription makes perfect sense, all his children are name, as in the above will; Mary Edmeades, widow of Henry, married James Staines at Higham in 1736 and died in 1750. Was the stone re-cut at a later date, when the mistake was made? It is hard to believe that February was re-cut, by mistake as September. There are no Edmeades burials recorded in the Registers for 1775, so the mystery remains!
66. Fallen Red Granite Headstone South West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM EDMONDS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1902
AGED 80
ALSO SUSANNA EDMONDS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1916
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST EDMONDS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 17th 1902
AGED 28
INTERRED IN KALGOORLIE
CEMETERY, AUSTRALIA
William Edmonds, Farmer at Bendigo Cottage, 18 acres, employing 4 men ; Market Gardener (1891 Kelly's Directory); Market Gardener at Rede Court (1913 Kelly's Dirctory)
67. Granite Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY HOLDING EDMONDS
WHO DIED 26th DECEMBER 1927
"In God's Keeping"
68. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
WIFE OF
THOMAS ELLIOTT
OF GRAVESEND
WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1873
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS ELLIOTT
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1875
AGED 39 YEARS
Thomas Elliott, Greengrocer in Gravesend High Street in 1871 (Census)
69. Wooden Cross, (Not Present), From Duncan South West
[IN MEMORY OF]
[ELIZA EVERETT]
[1921]
[AGED 73]
Eliza Everett, Servant in Milton (1901 Census)
70. Low Headstone South West (Extension)
IN FOND MEMORY OF
BETTY BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
HENRY & ALICE EVES
WHO PASSED AWAY
14th MARCH 1940
AGED 21 YEARS
71. Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY FARRINGTON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
1st MARCH 1941 AGED 73 YEARS
AND GEORGE THOMAS
FARRINGTON WHO PASSED
AWAY 12th SEPT. 1948 AGED 77 YEARS
"They spent their Lives in Loving and being Loved,
Be Glad in the Lord and Rejoice"
George Farrington, Shipwright at Sheerness Dock Yard ? (1901 Census)
72. Low Headstone and Curbs South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CAROLINE FLINTHAM
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1940
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO
LEONORA SPARROW
NIECE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1921
AGED 13 YEARS
Caroline Flintham, wife of Charles, a General Labourer (1901 Census)
73. Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES RICHARD FOSTER, PRIEST
VICAR OF THIS PARISH 1932 – 1938
DIED 4th NOV. 1938
AGED 63
ALSO ALICE NORTON FOSTER
DIED 23rd APRIL 1976
AGED 95
74. Headstone South West
DETAIL OF HEADSTONE OF JOHN FRENCH
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH, VICTUALLER
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 23rd 1777
AGED 71 YEARS
John French, of Higham, Victualler Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 15th October 1775
Desires a headstone be erected within one month of his death. Son Thomas French and housekeeper Margaret Buggs are executors. To Margaret Buggs, "who now lives with me in my family", £50; she also gets best bed, bedstead, blankets, sheets, quilt and furniture and chest of drawers; and any other furniture she likes.
To Richard Carrier of Higham, Husbandman, £5; to sister in law Elizabeth wife of Isaac Harbuck of Gravesend, Mariner, £5; to housekeeper Margaret Buggs, an annuity of £5 for life, out of his properties in Higham. These properties to son Thomas, charged with the annuity; plus 10 acres of meadow and salt marsh, and two commonings in Higham. Residue, including cattle, to son Thomas.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Francis Tadman, George Gunning and William Twopenny, Junior
Proved 12th June 1779
75. Headstone South West
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH FRENCH WIFE OF
THOMAS FRENCH (OF THIS PARISH)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGT. 24Th 1797
AGED 48 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS AND SIX DAUGHTERS
"A Tender Mother and Sincere Friend"
76. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MARY
FRENCH WIFE OF THOMAS
FRENCH WHO DIED MAY THE 23rd
1803 AGED 57 YEARS
Mary French, of Higham, Widow, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 2nd April 1782
All personal estate to John Malden of Strood, Cheesemonger; he is also executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Malden and James Lewis
Proved 15th February 1783 Value of goods less than £100
77. Headstone South West
IN
MEMORY OF MR. THOMAS FRENCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th
OCTOBER 1806 AGED 72 YEARS
"Here Lies an Honest Man,
Industrious in his Labours,
Faithful to his Friends,
And Just to all his Neighbours"
78. Headstone South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
SON OF
JAMES AND ANN FRENCH
WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1840 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO ANN THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 5th JULY 1852 AGED 15 YEARS
LIKEWISE ROBERT
WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1871 AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO ANN FRENCH
WIFE OF JAMES FRENCH
WHO DIED 12th DEC. 1877 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO JAMES FRENCH
HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1892 AGED 83 YEARS
"And there shall be no more Death, neither
Sorrow, nor Crying, neither shall there be
Any more Pain"
James French, died 1892, Dealer (1841 Census), Market Gardener, 50 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy (1861 Census)
79. Headstone South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FRENCH
WHO DIED THE 9th OF JUNE 1853
AGED 52 YEARS
THIS STONE IS ERECTED
BY HIS EMPLOYER
WITH WHOM HE WAS CONNECTED
FOR UPWARDS OF 30 YEARS
AS A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO HIS
MEMORY FOR HIS GENERAL
CONDUCT AND PARTICULARLY FOR
HAVING BROUGHT UP A LARGE FAMILY
IN THE FEAR OF GOD
AND IN CHARITY
WITH THEIR NEIGHBOURS
ALSO ELIZABETH RUSSELL
WIFE OF EDWARD RUSSELL
FORMER WIFE OF WILLIAM FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 26th 1873 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE FRENCH
SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 26th MAY 1850
AGED 15 YEARS
William French, died 1853, Labourer (1841, 1851 Census)
80. Headstone North
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH JUDITH FRENCH
DIED JULY 10th 1883
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE FRENCH
DIED DEC. 1st 1908
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO ANN ELIZABETH FRENCH
DIED SEP. 20th 1925
AGED 87 YEARS
George French, died 1908, Farmer in Northfleet at New House Farm (1901 Census)
81. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FULLER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th DAY OF JUNE 1851
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OF
SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th DAY OF JULY 1856
AGED 61 YEARS
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY JOSEPH FULLER
AS A MARK OF RESPECT TO HIS BELOVED PARENTS
82. Headstone South West
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARY ANN
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND SARAH FULLER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1870
AGED 38 YEARS
"Happy Soul thy Days are Ended,
All thy Mourning Days are Past,
Go by Angel Guards Attended,
To the Skies of Jesus, Go"
Sarah Fuller, of Gore Green, Widow, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 7th July 1856
To son William, her iron grey pony, the lesser of her two vans and all her baskets and sieves. Residue, including larger of the vans, to to sold. Proceeds divided among her children; (from son Henry's share £6 to be deducted and shared among his siblings). Sons, Joseph of Woolwich (or elsewhere if he has moved), William, Henry and George of Higham; daughters, Emma of Cranford, Middlesex, Sarah of Chalk, Mary Ann of Higham and Hannah Hermitage.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: John Lampton and J. Armstrong
83. Headstone South West
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM FULLER
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1910
AGED 86 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1854
ALSO ELIZABETH PARRY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1897
84. Pedestals and Cross South West
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JULIA GASKELL
WHO DIED 6th APRIL 1904
Julia Gaskell, was cremated
85. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED GATES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 8th 1907 AGED 75 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO OF ANN GATES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 4th 1915 AGED 83 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF LANCE CORPL.
A. R. MERCER (BOB) R.W.K.
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION
MARCH 21st 1918 AGED 23 YEARS
R.I.P.
Alfred Gates, Shepherd of Church Street, (1891 Census)
86. Pedestals and Cross North West
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
ANN GEORGE
BORN APRIL 30th 1843
DIED NOVR. 30Th 1894
AGED 51 YEARS
"Until the Day Breaks and the
Clouds Flee Away"
Ann George, Servant to Pickersgill - Cunliffe family at The Hermitage, born in Oxford Street, (1881 Census)
87. Red Granite Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL MARGARET GIBBS
WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 21st 1934
AGED 27 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO SYDNEY GEORGE CLARE
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 21st 1938
AGED 37 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
88. Headstone South East
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM GODDEN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1887
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO MARY GODDEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1890
IN HER 78th YEAR
"For I Know that my Redeemer Liveth,
And that He shall Stand at the Latter,
Day Upon the Earth"
Job XIX 25
"And though after my skin worms
Destroy this Body, yet in my Flesh,
Shall I See God"
Job XIX 26
William Godden, Farm Bailiff at Wybornes Farm, High Halstow, 157 acres, employing 6 men 5 women and 1 boy
89. Headstone South West
IN MEMORY OF
SAMUEL GOODING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF FEBRUARY 1825
AGED 32 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO JOHN GOODING
WHO DIED 6th OF OCTOBER 1827
AGED 25 YEARS
GOODSELL SEE TROOD
90. Curbs South West (Extension)
North Side
MY BELOVED WIFE ELIZABETH HANNAH GOORD DIED 9th JULY 1927 AGED 75 YEARS
South Side
IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED FATHER ALFRED GOORD WHO DIED 25th SEPTEMBER 1928 AGED 78 YEARS
Alfred Goord, Licensed Victualler at" The Chequers", (1901 Census)
GOUGE SEE TROOD
91. Headstone on Large Railed Plot South West
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH GOWER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th OF APRIL 1851 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
DEBORAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th OF JUNE 1868 AGED 68 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF JOSEPH GOWER SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th OF JANUARY 1892 AGED 51 YEARS
INTERRED AT HORNCHURCH, ESSEX
ALSO JOSEPH
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE NAMED MARY GOWER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 23rd OF OCTOBER 1892 AGED 58 YEARS
INTERRED AT HORNCHURCH, ESSEX
Joseph Gower, Labourer (1841 Census)
92. Headstone, Curbs and Flower Pot Holder North West
LOUISA GRAY
DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1916
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED JOHN GRAY
PASSED AWAY JANUARY 26th 1950
AGED 73 YEARS
Flower Pot Holder
EVELYN ALICE
GRAY
28 . 1 . 1908 – 21 . 1 . 1998
WITH HER
MOTHER AND FATHER
93. Wooden Cross (Not Present) From Duncan South West
[J. GREENFIELD]
[AGED 67]
[1894]
John Greenfield, Agricultural Labourer (1891 Census)
94. Headstone South West
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
KATE MILDRED
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
J. B. HALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
17th NOVEMBER 1917
AGED 31 YEARS
"And with the Morn those Angel Faces Smile,
Which I have Loved Long Since, and Lost Awhile"
95. Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
HARRIETT ROSALENE HARRALL
DIED 28th NOV. 1938
AGED 38
96. Low Headstone and Curbs South West
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MYRTLE
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD & FRANCES HATCH
OF GOLF HOUSE, HIGHAM
WHO PASSED AWAY 18th MARCH 1918
AGED 23 YEARS
"At Rest"
"Ora Pro Nobis"
Richard Hatch, Cement Cooper, wife Hannah Housekeeper at Golf Club (1901 Census); Shopkeeper at Lower Higham (1913 Kelly's Directory)
97. Wooden Cross (Not Present) From Duncan South West
[IN MEMORY OF]
[A. HAWKINS]
[AGED 90]
[1921]
98. Headstone South West
IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN HEAD
WHO DIED JUNE 16th 1868
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1871
AGED 64 YEARS
"Be Ye Also Ready for in such an Hour as
Ye Think not the Son of Man Cometh"
John Head, Agricultural Labourer at Brick House Farm Cottages (1861 Census)
99. Curbs South West (Extension)
IN MEMORY OF NATHANIEL SALMON HEARLE WHO DIED DEC. 9th 1936 AGED 54 YEARS
100. Headstone, Eroded South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES HEARN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th OF MARCH 1838
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 1st DAY OF APRIL 1837
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH THEIR SON
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1851
AGED 47 YEARS
101. Headstone, Very Eroded, From Duncan South West
[IN MEMORY OF]
[WILLIAM HEARN]
[OF THIS PARISH]
[WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1871]
[AGED 74 YEARS]
William Hearn, Labourer at Queen Street, Milton? Brother of Richard, a Dairy man born Higham (1861 Census)
102. Headstone, Fallen and Broken South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HEATH
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 14th DAY OF MARCH
1844 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WEBSTER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 7th DAY OF MARCH 1844
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO JOHN HEATH SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 14th DAY OF AUGUST 1849
AGED 38 YEARS
[ALSO HANNAH HEATH]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ON THE 25th DAY OF OCTOBER 1885]
[IN THE 95th YEAR OF HER AGE]
John Heath, Agricultural Labourer at Stone? (1841 Census)
John Heath, Junior, Sawyer in Gravesend? (1841 Census)
103. Headstone North
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ABRAHAM HEWITT
WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER1897
AGED 72 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
"In my Father's House are many Mansions"
"No one knows how we miss him.
None but aching hearts can tell,
Earth has lost him, Heaven has found him.
Jesus hath done all things well"
Abraham Hewitt, Keeper of a Wood in Berkshire (1891 Census)
104. Headstone and Iron Railings North
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE JAMES HICKMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd OF FEBRUARY 1907
IN HIS 71st YEAR
ALSO FANNY MARIA HICKMAN
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th OF APRIL 1913
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
G.J. HICKMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 24th NOVEMBER 1916
IN HER 81st YEAR
George Hickman, Cement Labourer at Old Vicarage (1881 Census)
105. Pedestals and Cross South West
East Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH
THIRD SON OF THE REV. JOSEPH HINDLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
18th AUGUST 1892 AGED 54 YEARS
North Side
ALSO
EDITH
WIFE OF JOSEPH HINDLE
DIED DECEMBER 13th 1902
"It is only till He come"
Joseph Hindle, Junior, of Hanseatic Lodge, Lewisham, Stone Merchant, Member of M.Institute of E.E. (1881 Census)
HOLE SEE LAKE
106. Wooden Cross (Not Present) From Duncan, (where wrongly HOLLARDS) South East
[OUR DEAR MOTHER]
[EMMA HOLLANDS]
[DIED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1898]
[AGED 67]
[FATHER]
[WILLIAM HOLLANDS]
[DIED 29th DECEMBER 1918]
[AGED 96]
William Hollands, Farm Labourer at Gore Green (1881 Census)
107. Headstone North
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROSA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
LEWIS JAMES HOLLANDS
WHO DIED DEC. 21st 1909
AGED 27
"My She Rest in Peace"
ALSO ELIZA
BELOVED WIFE OF J. IRONMONGER
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 15th 1920
AGED 61
Lewis Hollands, Carpenter (1901 Census); Wheelwright (1913 Kelly's Directory)
J. Ironmonger, Labourer (1901 Census)
108. Curbs South West (Extension)
North Side
IN MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER SOPHIA HOLLANDS DIED AUG. 16th 1936 AGED 61 YEARS
South Side
ALSO OUR DEAR FATHER GEORGE THOMAS HOLLANDS DIED SEPT. 6th 1947 AGED 85 YEARS
109. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SON OF
THOMAS & HANNAH HOMPSTEAD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th DAY OF DECEMBER 1850
AGED 16 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
"Called by my Maker hence just in my Prime,
Much Unprepared to answer every Crime,
Hard was my Fate so quick the Warning came,
Alas ! Tho' Short I Praised thy Glorious Name"
ALSO HANNAH, MARIA AND EMILY
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
110. Headstone, Broken and Eroded, From Duncan South East
[IN MEMORY OF]
JOSEPH HOMPSTEAD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[JUNE 20th 1869]
[AGED 70 YEARS]
Joseph Hompstead, Market Gardener (Post Office Directory 1855)
111. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH
WIFE OF
THOMAS HOMPSTEAD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 18th 1874
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS HOMPSTEAD
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1876
AGED 67 YEARS
Thomas Hompstead, Market Gardener Market Gardener (1841 Census, Post Office Directory 1855/65)
Thomas Hompstead, died in 1850 as a result of an accident while driving a vehicle (Register)
112. Cruciform Headstone West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HOPE
DIED 8th JUNE 1874
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO EMMA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 11th JANUARY 1876
AGED 54 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
James Hope, Platelayer of Chequers Street, (1871 Census)
113. Pedestals and Cross South West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES FREDERICK HOSKINS
BORN NOV. 20th 1866
DIED MAY 27th 1914
"At Rest"
ALSO RUTH SARAH HIS WIFE
BORN MAY 17th 1867 DIED APRIL 11th 1945
"Resting where no Shadows fall"
Charles Hoskins, Grocer in West Ham (1901 Census)
114. C.W.G.C. Headstone South West
19104 PRIVATE
J. HOWE
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGT.
9th MARCH 1919
115. Headstone and Curbs North West
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALICE GRACE
WIFE OF FRANK HULBERT
WHO DIED NOV. 9th 1911
AGED 45
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
FRANK HULBERT
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1946
Frank Hulbert, Farrier in Bromley? (1901 Census)
116. Granite Headstone North
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
JAMES
DAVID HUMPHREY
WHO DIED 12th FEBRUARY 1919
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO
ELIAS EDWARD
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th JUNE 1885
AGED 4 ½ YEARS
ALSO
ANNE ELIZABETH HUMPHREY
WHO DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1922
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY HUMPHREY
WHO DIED 20th APRIL 1932
AGED 77 YEARS
HARRIETT ELIZABETH HUMPHREY
DIED 25th OCTOBER 1953
AGED 79 YEARS
117. Headstone, Now Illegible, From Duncan South West
[IN MEMORY OF]
[WILLIAM HURDEE]
[WHO DIED 17th JUNE 1828]
[AGED 77 YEARS]
[ALSO]
[MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED 7th JULY 1839]
[AGED 74 YEARS]
118. Headstone South West
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM IDE
[OF] HER MAJESTY'S CUSTOMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
26th JULY 1885
AGED 45 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THOMAS YOUENS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DE[PARTED THIS LIFE
11th APRIL 1893
AGED 82 YEARS
William Ide, Customs Officer, Outdoors. Lodger in Milton (1881 Census)
119. Celtic Cross North
I.H.S
IN
MEMORY OF
REV. JAMES
WILLIAMS INMAN M.A.
[ ] FELL. S. JOHN'S COLL. CAMB.
DIED JAN. 25th 1895
AGED 85
IRONMONGER SEE HOLLANDS
120. Headstone South East
HEADSTONE OF THOMAS AND CATHERINE JAMSON
THE "SEMI DETACHED" ROUNDEL IS RATHER UNUSUAL
IN MEMORY OF
CATHERINE WIFE OF THOMAS JAMSON
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 26th AUGUST 1806
AGED 52 YEARS
"While in this World I did Remain,
My Latter Days were Grief and Pain,
At Length the Lord did think it Best,
To Take me to a place of Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS JAMSON
WHO DIED 3rd NOVEMBER 1828
AGED 82 YEARS
Thomas Jamson, of Strood, House Carpenter, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 13th September 1828
To wife Amy, for life, his houses in Bill Street, Frindsbury, occupied by Benjamin Hildbert, John Goord and Thomas Davey, and one in his own occupation. After Amy's death, the house occupied by Hildbert to daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Cole of Rochester, Cordwainer, for ever; houses occupied by Davey, and Goord, to daughter Dovey, wife of John Jessop of Rotherham, Schoolmaster, for ever. Another house occupied by George Groombridge in Frindsbury, to daughter, Mary wife of John Ezeby of Wouldham, Wheelwright, for life; after her death, to her children; in default of children, then to her husband for life, then to daughter Elizabeth Cole. His own house to son Thomas, for ever. Wife to keep properties in good repair.
To son Thomas house in Frindsbury, occupied by Jonathan Gray, for ever; to daughter Elizabeth Cole, house in Frindsbury occupied by Robert Daniel, adjoining his own house, for ever.
To wife, Amy all household goods and furniture in his house. All monies, etc. to son Thomas and daughters Elizabeth, Dovey and Mary in equal shares.
Wife Amy and John Cole are executors.
Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Rochester, George Shaw and Thomas Pryer, Clerks to Mr Gibbs.
Proved 23rd February 1829 Value of goods under £200 Power reserved to widow Amy
JEEVES SEE DARTNALL
121. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSHUA JOHNSON
WHO DIED 28th JULY 1825
AGED 40 YEARS
LEFT A WIFE AND SIX CHILDREN
"Thus far did I come laden with my Sin,
Nor could ought ease the Grief that I was in,
Till I came hither, what a place is this,
Must here be the beginning of my Bliss,
Must here the Burden fall from off my back,
Must here the Strings that Bound it to me Crack,
Blest Cross, Blest Sepulchre, Blest rather be,
The Man that there was put to Shame for Me"
ALSO THOMAS JOHNSON
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 5th AUGUST
1847 AGED 39 YEARS
LEFT A WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN
ALSO JEMIMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOSHUA JOHNSON
WHO DIED 12th March 1883
AGED 98 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
Thomas Johnson, of Higham, Market Gardener P.C.C. Will dated 6th July 1847
All real and personal estate to Robert Lake Cobb of Higham, Gentleman and William Barnes of Higham, Farmer, upon trust, to dispose of and pay each of his brothers and sisters £10, and to pay mother Jemima Johnson an annuity of £31 4s for life.
Residue, upon trust, to pay wife for life or widowhood, the interest of proceeds; after her death, then divided equally among his children at 21, except that needed for his mother's annuity. If wife remarries, executors to pay out of residue one third to her; the remaining two thirds among children at 21. The provision for wife in lieu of Dower Rights. Executors can purchase Government Annuities for his mother, in lieu of above annuity. Trustees are also executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses; Thomas Cheeseman, Solicitor, Gravesend and John Augustus Taylor, Coachman of Gravesend
Proved 6th September 1847
122. C.W.G.C. Headstone West
6014 PRIVATE
E. JONES
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
30th AUGUST 1914 AGE 35
123. Headstone North West
HEADSTONE OF WILLIAM KEY
DROWNED IN THE THAMES AT GRAVESEND
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM THOMAS
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
WILLIAM AND JANE KEY
OF SHOEBURYNESS, ESSEX
WHO WAS DROWNED FROM THE BARGE
"GEORGE PEARSON" THROUGH A COLLISION
OFF GRAVESEND ON THE 9th MARCH 1899
AGED 21 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
"When the weary ones we love,
Enter on their rest above,
Seems the Earth so poor and vast,
[ ] [a]ll our life joy over cast,
[ ] be every murmur [ ],
[ ] till [ ]"
William Key, William Senior was also on the "George Pearson" as mate in 1881 (Census)
124. Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE (ELSIE) WIFE OF
CHARLES LAKE LATE OF
OAKLEIGH 1881 – 1919 WHO
PASSED AWAY 12th DEC. 1931
EDITH ELLEN HOLE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 25th JAN. 1937
AGED 80
125. Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES LAKE
LATE OF OAKLEIGH
DIED 23rd MAY 1937
AGED 78
ALSO OF
ANNIE MAUDE MARY LAKE
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th MARCH 1941 AGED 78
R.I.P.
126. Cruciform Headstone and Iron Railings South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY LANE
WHO DIED MAY 22nd 1919
AGED 68 YEARS
Henry Lane, Farmer at Wrotham? (1901 Census)
127. Pedestals and Fallen Cross South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PERCY URWICK
LASBREY
WHO DIED OCT. 1st 1931
AGED 64 YEARS
VICAR OF THIS PARISH 1927 – 1931
CHAPLAIN TO THE FORCES 1914 – 1919
"Thou shalt Keep him in Perfect Peace"
ALSO EMILY MARIA LASBREY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 27th AUG. 1951
AGED 81 YEARS "At Rest"
128. Headstone South West (Extension)
HEADSTONE OF LT. COL. LASCELLES
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
JOHN NORMAN PULTENAY LASCELLES
COLDSTREAM GUARDS
BORN 16th MAY 1898
DIED 11th OCT. 1939
John Norman Pultenay Lascelles, Soldier, of the same family as the Earls of Harewood
129. Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN MERE LATHAM
RECTOR OF OFFORD CLUNY, HUNTINGDON
DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EVELYN LATHAM
PASSED TO HIGHER LIFE JAN. 27th 1927
"Semper Fidelis"
ALSO EVELYN
MUCH LOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN 5th SEPTEMBER 1866
DIED 28th AUGUST 1954
130. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
JOHN LATTER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 22nd DAY OF NOVEMBER 1855
AGED 68 YEARS
"Our Life Hangs by a Single Thread,
Wh[ich] soon [is] Cut and we are Dead,
Then Boast not, Reader of thy Might,
Alive at Noon but Dead at Night"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOHN LATTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 23rd DAY OF DECEMBER 1856
AGED 68 YEARS
John Latter, of Higham, Gardener P.C.C. Will dated 12th December 1855
To Elizabeth Thorpe, daughter of Mary Thorpe, all his goods, money, real and personal estate. Philip Latter of Higham, Gardener and Benjamin Wright of Higham, Gardener are executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: William Wright and Ann Johnson
Proved 6th January 1856
131. Headstone South East
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PHILIP LATTER
WHO DIED JULY 16th 1906
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 16th 1929
AGED 93 YEARS
Philip Latter, Retired Farmer, Paddock Villa (1881 Census)
132. Low Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM LEVISON
WHO DIED DEC. 4th 1934 AGED 70
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO SUSAN F. LEVISON
DIED OCT. 15th 1957 AGED 81
William Levison, Uralite Labourer (1901 Census)
133. Headstone South West
IN
MEMORY OF
MATILDA WIFE OF JOSEPH LINDRIDGE
DIED JUNE 18th 1867
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCTOBER 20th 1867
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO
EDWIN SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1879
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
AMELIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 24th 1882
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
JOSEPH ALEXANDER SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOVEMBER 4th 1890
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOSEPH LINDRIDGE
DIED MARCH 16th 1903
AGED 81 YEARS
Joseph Lindridge, Beer Retailer (1855 & 1865 Post Office Directory); Market Gardener at Blue House, 12 acres, employing 2 men (1881 Census)
LINDRIDGE SEE SMITH
134. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs South East
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
GLOVER LONG
DIED JUNE 22nd 1941
AGED 63 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO CATHERINE SARAH
DIED DECEMBER 27th 1963
AGED 81 YEARS
Glover Long, Farmer at Gravesend (1901 Census); Dairy Farm at Higham (1913 Kelly's Directory)
135. Voluted Headstone South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE LUCKHURST
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1936
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO LEWIS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th JAN. 1940
AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"
Lewis Luckhurst, Domestic Gardener (1901 Census)
136. Red Granite Convex South West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANGUS COLIN MACKAY
DIED MARCH 9th 1914
AGED 47
AND OF EDITH MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVR. 22Nd 1915
AGED 49
Angus Mackay, Clerk in Board of Trade, living in Bexley in 1901, wife Edith born Higham (Census)
MARRIOTT SEE WADE
137. Headstone North
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA MARTIN
WHO DIED MAY 6th 18[87]
AGED 54 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
"Earthly Sorrow soon shall [Cease ?]
And Jesus call us
To Heaven's Peace"
ALSO JOHN MARTIN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 20th 1904
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS MARTIN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 189[1?]
AGED 27 YEARS
INTERRED AT BROCKLEY CEMETERY
ALSO CLARA MARTIN
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1910 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA MARTIN
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1911 AGED 50 YEARS
"In as much as ye did it unto the least of
These my Little Ones ye did it unto Me"
John Martin, Gardener (1881 Census); Shopkeeper (1891 Kelly's Directory)
138. Headstone North West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY LOUISA
WIFE OF GEORGE MARTIN
OF ST. GEORGE'S EAST, LONDON
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 29th 1899
AGED 47
"Sleep on Beloved, Sleep and Take thy Rest,
Lay down thy Head upon thy Saviour's Breast,
We Love thee well but Jesus Loved thee Best,
Good Night, Good Night, Good Night"
139. Wooden Cross (Not Present) From Duncan South East
[SYLVIA M. MARTIN]
[8 YEARS]
[1902]
Sylvia Martin, daughter of John, Cement Labourer, Essex Terrace (1901 Census)
140. Curbs South East
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN MARTIN
WHO FELL ASLEEP JUNE 2nd 1938 AGED 71 YEARS
North Side
JEMIMA MARTIN
DIED JAN. 12th 1951
John Martin, died 1938, Cement Labourer (1901 Census)
MARTIN SEE BROOKER
141. Headstone South West
HEADSTONE OF THE MASTERS CHILDREN, SHOWING THE
EXTENT TO WHICH THE EARLY STONES ARE BURIED
IN
THIS GRAVE
LIES YE BODIES OF
THREE SISTERS
[ANN] MASTERS OB. 15th NOV.
1732 AGED 17 YEARS
HANNAH OB. 2nd APRIL 1732
AGED 7 YEARS
ELIZABETH OB. 24th NOV. 1732
NEAR YE THREE LIES YE BODIES
OF 4 BROTHERS AND 1 SISTER
HEN. OB. 1723 GEO. OB. 1722
----------------Ground Level-------------
HEN. OB. 1721 HEN. OB. 1719
AND HENRIETTA OB. 1718
CHILDREN OF HENRY
& ANN MASTERS
Henry Masters, of Higham, Yeoman, P.C.C. Will dated 8th April 1709 (No monument, mentioned on wife's headstone)
12 dozen loaves for poor of Higham, on day of burial or as executor chooses. To nephew Henry Lane, £10 at 21; if he dies pre 21, the £10 equally shared among his siblings. To his eldest son Henry, £200 at 21, also to him, his title in an indenture of mortgage made to him by John Edmeades of Meopham, Yeoman, upon house and land in Meopham; (he has lent Edmeades a certain amount of money) To sons Richard and George, £200 at 21; to daughter Mary, £200, £100 at 18 or day of marriage, the other £100 6 months after the birth of her first child; if she dies before 18 or has no child, then the £200 shared equally among her brothers.
To wife Dorothy, £200 and house and lands in Shorne, occupied by [ ] Stimpson, Blacksmith, for life or until remarriage. She to keep in good repair; after her death, or marriage, the to son Richard, for ever; if Richard has no heirs then to his brothers. Dorothy gets all household goods and furniture in best chamber of his house; she can choose other goods to value of £15. Residue to Dorothy and their children, equally divided. Wife, kinsman George Masters and son Henry are executors. As a token of his love for George Masters, who lives at Meopham, for his troubles, 5 guineas; he wishes him to assist wife and children.
Witnesses: Richard Pickering, Edward Weaver and Peter Cumming
Proved 10th May 1710 Power reserved to George Masters
MASTERS SEE WADE
MERCER SEE GATES
142. Headstone South West
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE MERRICKS
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE EDWARD NASH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1908
AGED 69 YEARS
"She is not Dead , She does not Sleep, She
Hath Awakened from the Dream of Life"
Annie Merricks, Widow living in Hampstead in 1901, born Higham (Census)
143. Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MATTHEW MERRIKIN M.A.
NOVEMBER 22nd 1861
APRIL 11th 1927
VICAR OF HIGHAM 1921 – 1927
"The Lord Bless thee and Keep thee"
144. Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN McGRATH
WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th MAY 1939 AGED 82 YEARS
Ann McGrath, wife of George, Railway Navvy, born Higham (1881 Census)
145. Headstone, Celtic Cross and Coronet West
HEADSTONE OF VITALE AND BEATRICE DE MICHELE
DE MICHELE WAS ENGINEER TO THE ROCHESTER BRIDGE TRUST
VITALE
DOMEN
ICO DE
MICHELE
HIGHAM
HALL
BORN 11th
NOVEM.
1848
DIED 21st
MARCH
1906BEATRICE
THEODO
CIA HIS
WIFE
DIED AT
TURK'S HILL
HIGHAM 12th
SEPTEMBR.
1933
AGED 78
YEARS
146. Pedestals and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED MILTON
WHO PASSED AWAY
SEPT. 18th 1938
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO FLORA LILY MILTON
WHO PASSED AWAY FEB. 6th 1940
AGED 63 YEARS
Alfred Milton, Farm Bailiff to Robert Cobb at Lillechurch (1913 Kelly's Directory); in 1901 was Farm Bailiff at Yalding (Census)
147. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LEONARD MISKIN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 2nd OCTOBER 1796
AGED 75 YEARS
"By the Sweat of his Brow hid days did he pass,
In Hope that in Heaven his Soul is at Last"
ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th MARCH 1807
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD THEIR SON
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 4th MARCH 1807
AGED 42 YEARS
148. Small Pedestals and Broken Cross North
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
IRENE
NORMANNA
INFANT DAUGHTER OF
JAMES DONALD AND
CONSTANCE MARIA MITCHELL
BORN 5th OCT. 1920
DIED 10th APRIL 1922
"Suffer the Little Children
To Come unto Me"
149. Detached Headstone Leaning Against North Wall of Church
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALBERT WILLIAM
THE ONLY SON OF
WILLIAM AND FRANCES MORTLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
JUNE 14th 1891
AGED 6 YEARS
"Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me"
William Mortley, Agricultural Labourer at Barton's Farm (1881 Census)
150. C.W.G.C. Headstone West
O/111 RIFLEMAN
J. H. MUNDY
THE RIFLE BRIGADE
10th DECEMBER 1918 AGE 20
"Angels Call the Roll in Heaven"
151. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN NASH
SON OF
EDWARD NASH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th MARCH 1858
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES FREDK. NASH
OF PARK TERRACE, CLAPHAM PARK, SURREY
AND DAUGHTER OF EDWD. NASH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 2nd 1863
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD NASH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 27th 1870
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO HARRIOT WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 25th 1872 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1881 AGED 63 YEARS
Edward Nash, Master Wheelwright (1851 Census)
William Nash, Wheelwright (1865 Post Office Directory); Market Gardener 10 acres, employing 2 men and 1 boy at Bourne Road Villa (1881 Census) ?
John Nash, Journeyman Wheelwright (1851 Census)
152. Headstone South West
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
EMILY
WIFE OF JAMES NASH
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1866
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES NASH
SON OF EDWARD NASH
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1866
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIOT SAVAGE
DAUGHTER OF EDWD. NASH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 30th 1868
AGED 48 YEARS
153. Headstone South West
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JANE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED NASH
WHO AFTER A PAINFUL ILLNESS
BORNE WITH REMARKABLE
CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE ENTERED
INTO REST AUGUST 5th 1894
AGED 53 YEARS
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED NASH
YOUNGEST SON OF THE LATE
EDWARD NASH
OF THIS PARISH
ENTERED INTO REST JUNE 2nd 1911
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER
JANE
WIFE OF R. H. COOPER
1874 – 1962
Alfred Nash, Carpenter, Undertaker and Wheelwright (1891 Kelly's Directory)
154. Headstone South West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM NASH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1903
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO OF ROSINA
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1907
AGED 81 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
William Nash, Retired Builder (1901 Census)
155. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER EDWARD
NASH
WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1905
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
LOUIS PARAMOR NASH
NEPHEW OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 24th 1933
AGED 42 YEARS
Walter Nash, Builder (1901 Census)
156. Pedestals, Cross Fallen South West
East Side
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY
NASH
DIED 5th OCTOBER 1921
AGED 72 YEARS
North Side
CLARA ANN
NASH
DIED 15th DEC. 1926
AGED 74 YEARS
157. Low Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF
FRANCIS LOUIS NASH
A BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER
AT REST SEPT. 28th 1937
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO EVELYN MABEL
HIS BELOVED WIFE
DIED 3rd AUGUST 1990
AGED 94 YEARS
NASH SEE MERRICKS
158. Curbs South west (Extension)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA NETTLEINGHAM
DIED DEC. 22nd 1927 AGED 78 YEARS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH NETTLEINGHAM
DIED JULY 30th 1931 AGED 82 YEARS
Joseph Nettleingham, Time ? Keeper at Uralite Works (1901 Census)
Eliza Nettleingham, Boarding House Assistant, Old Vicarage (1881 Census)
159. Headstone South East
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS NEWMAN
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
30th JANUARY 1903
AGED 69 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO
FRANCES EMMELINE NEWMAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 7th 1908
AGED 79 YEARS
Thomas Newman, ?Farmer at Gore Green (1901 Census)
160. Chest Tomb, Ledger (Armorial Crest), on Brick Base East
DETAIL OF LEDGER OF REV. MAJOR NOURSE
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF THE REV.
MR. MAJOR NOURSE M.A. FELLOW
OF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
LATE VICAR OF THIS PARISH FOR 21 YEARS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY YE 18th
1759 AGED 53 YEARS
"Where the Wicked Cease from [ ]
And the Weary be at Rest"
HERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF
ISABELLA HIS WIFE AND SINCE
WIFE TO MR. EDWARD TAYLOR
LATE OF WOULDHAM HALL
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER THE 11th 1770
AGED 60 YEARS
Major Nourse, Vicar of Higham, P.C.C. Will dated 9th March 1746/47
To wife Isabella all his property, money, investments, household goods and furniture, utensils of husbandry and personal estate; wife is executor.
Witnesses: William Comport, Edward Harman and Sary Hoadly
Proved 27th February 1759
161. Headstone North
[IN LOVING MEMORY OF]
ALFRED OFFEN
DIED JANUARY 2nd 1887
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 17th 1892
AGED 69 YEARS
"We Loved them and no tongue can tell,
How much we loved them and how well,
God loved them too and thought it best,
To take our dear ones home to rest"
Alfred Offen, Farmer at Harp Farm, Boxley, 257 acres, employing 4 men and 1 boy (1881 Census)
162. Headstone West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS OGDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 10th 1909
AGED 51 YEARS
"At Rest"
ERECTED BY HIS SORROWING WIFE
Thomas Ogden, Insurance Agent at Croydon? (1901 Census)
163. Headstone North
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT PACKMAN
WHO DIED 15th OCTOBER 1891
AGED 50 YEARS
(INTERRED AT MEOPHAM, KENT)
"Though Lost to Sight to Memory Ever Dear"
ALSO
MARY ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 2nd JANUARY 1914
AGED 38 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT PACKMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th OCTOBER 1919
AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"
Albert Packman, Woodman at Brand's Hatch (1881 Census); Woodman at Higham (1901 Census)
164. Headstone South East
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RUTH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM PALMER
WHO WAS CALLED TO HER REST
21st OCTOBER 1918
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM (SON)
WHO DIED FROM WOUNDS
IN FRANCE 18th DECEMBER 1916
AGED 27 YEARS
"Resting Oh so Safely"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PALMER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th AUG. 1936
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
William Palmer, Wheelwright at Pear Tree Place (1901 Census)
165. Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
BEATRICE LINDA
BELOVED WIFE OF
SYDNEY F. PANGBOURNE
WHO DIED 29th JULY 1935
AGED 59
PATTINSON SEE WADE
166. Headstone and Curbs South West
R.I.P.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ADELAIDE PENTECOST
WHO PASSED AWAY
19th APRIL 1918
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
WALTER EDWIN PENTECOST
BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 21st DECEMBER 1929
AGED 79 YEARS
"They did their best for each of us,
Then left us to remember"
Walter Pentecost, Road Engine Driver, Telegraph Hill (1901 Census)
PEARCE SEE BROOKER
167. Headstone South West (Extension)
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
JACK POPE
DIED 5th NOVEMBER 1933
AGED 47
ALSO FRANCES MILLIE POPE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
REUNITED 10th OCTOBER 1959
AGED 71
"Ever in our Thoughts"
168. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH PORTER
WHO DIED 6th OCTOBER 1862
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1881
AGED 73 YEARS
"Come unto Me al ye that Labour and are Heavy Laden,
And I will give you Rest"
James Porter, Baker of Telegraph Hill (1861 Census)
169. Headstone and Body Stone South East
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. MARY PREBBLE
WIFE OF
MR. JOHN PREBBLE
OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND MARY TOWNSEND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 25th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1775
AGED 29 YEARS
170. Headstone and Body Stone South East
[SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF]
MR. RICHARD PREBBLE
SON OF
JOHN AND MARY PREBBLE
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 26th DAY OF JANUARY 1821
AGED 46 YEARS
171. Headstone and Body Stone South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ANN PREBBLE
WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS PREBBLE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 31st 1847
AGED 75 YEARS
172. Curbs, Large Plot South East
Nest Side
JOHN PRICE SEPTEMBER 23rd 1874 AGED 70 YEARS
East Side
ELIZABETH PRICE FEBRUARY 3rd 1895 AGED 73 YEARS
North Side
ALFRED BURBIDGE
JANUARY 4th 1937 AGED 89 YEARS
South Side
ANN BURBIDGE APRIL 5th 1942 AGED 87 YEARS
John Price, Cordwainer, Telegraph Hill (1861 Census)
Alfred Burbidge, Blacksmith of Kent Terrace, (1901 Census)
173. Pedestals and Fallen Cross South East
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PHYLLIS K.D.
PRINCE
DIED 19th NOVEMBER 1915
AGED 4 ½ MONTHS
FOND REMEMBRANCE OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
LIEUT. G. R. DUDLEY PRINCE
WHO DIED AT SALONICA
24th NOVEMBER 1918
174. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUIS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
AMELIA PUCKETT
WHO DIED AUGUST 8th 1897
AGED 60 YEARS
"Surely He hath borne our
Griefs and carried or Sorrows"
Isaiah L111.4
ALSO THE ABOVE
AMELIA PUCKETT
WHO DIED JUNE 20th 1907
AGED 85 YEARS
"Come let us reason together,
Saith the Lord"
Louis Puckett, Domestic Coachman, Schoolhouse Cottages, Cliffe (1881 Census)
QUICK SEE TADMAN
175. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF GEORGE RAYFIELD
AND SECOND DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND JANE BROOKER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 20th FEBRUARY 1869
AGED 39 YEARS
LEAVING SIX SONS TO LAMENT THEIR LOSS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO EDWARD SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND JANE BROOKER
WHO DIED ON THE 17th JULY 1878
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JANE BROOKER
WHO DIED ON THE 24th DEC. 1882
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN BROOKER
WHO DIED 12th FEBRUARY 1884
IN HIS 83rd YEAR
"Be ye also ready for in such an hour
as ye think not the Son of Man cometh"
George Rayfield, Master Blacksmith and Wheelwright, employing 7 men (1861 Census, 1865 Post Office Directory)
"Railway Tavern" in 1874, same man?
John Brooker, died 1884, Retired Farmer of Higham Upshire, (1871 Census)
176. C.W.G.C. Headstone South West (Extension)
1292360 SERGEANT
E. J. ROBERTS
AIR GUNNER
ROYAL AIR FORCE
19th MAY 1943 AGE 19
177. Headstone South East
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
REBECCA ROSE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 6th 1907
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO JOHN ROSE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1916
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES JOHN ROSE
THE BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 6th 1929
AGED 61 YEARS
"Thy way not my, O Lord"
ALSO REBECCA ROSE
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND REBECCA ROSE
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 9th 1937
AGED 82 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved Sleep"
John Rose, Master Miller at Mill House (1881 Census, 1913 Kelly's Directory)
178. Headstone South West
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE ROSHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 5th AUGUST 1877
AGED 45 YEARS
"He that heareth my Word,
And believeth on Him that sent Me,
Hath Everlasting Life and shall not
Come into Condemnation but is passed
From Death unto Life" S. John v24
ALSO OF IDA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1906
AND OF MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE G. ROSHER
WHO DIED MARCH 3rd 1919
"To me to live is Christ and to die is Gain"
Phil. 2
George Rosher, Cement and Lime Manufacturer (1871 Census)
RUSSELL SEE FRENCH
179. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. HARRIETT SANGSTER
A NATIVE OF ABERDEEN
WHO DIED 13th OCTOBER 1835
AGED 74 YEARS
180. Headstone, Fallen, Eroded South East
IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE SAUNDERS
WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1881
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1886
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1847
AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th SEPTEMBER 1901
AGED 84 YEARS
George Saunders, Shepherd at the Abbey Farm (1871 Census)
SAUNDERS SEE BARNES
181. Curbs, Large Plot South West
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND HARRY SAVAGE
WHO DIED 30th SEPT. 1938 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HARRY WHO DIED 17th OCT. 1910 AGED 4 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HERBERT WHO DIED 26th JAN. 1937 AGED 24 YEARS
Nest Side
ALSO MARTHA SAVAGE PASSED AWAY OCT. 26th 1955 AGED 79 YEARS
SAVAGE SEE NASH
182. Curbs South West (Extension)
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOROTHY SHEPHERD WHO DIED 27th MARCH 1929 IN HER 32nd YEAR
South Side
ALSO EDWARD SHEPHERD WHO DIED 6th OCT. 1947 AGED 47 YEARS
183. Curbs South West (Extension)
South Side
IN FOND MEMORY OF MY LOVING HUSBAND WILLIAM WOODBURY SIMMONDS
WHO PASSED ON AUGUST 7th 1937 AGED 65 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ADA AMELIA SIMMONDS HIS WIFE
WHO PASSED ON SEPTEMBER 25th 1941 AGED 70 YEARS
184. Headstone, Fallen, Eroded South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SLAUGHTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 7th FEBRUARY 1780
IN THE 52nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO DOROTHY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 7th NOVEMBER 1790
IN THE 75th YEAR OF HER AGE
William Slaughter, died 1780, Farmer? Parish Clerk
185. Chest Tomb, Ledger (Armorial Crest), on Brick Base
TOMB OF REV. GEORGE SMITH
CHEST TOMBS OF REVS. NOURSE, (BACKGROUND) AND SMITH
IN SURE HOPES OF A RESURRECTION TO ETERNAL LIFE
HERE LYETH INTERRED YE BODY OF YE REVEREND
MR. GEORGE SMITH B.D. LATE FELLOW
OF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE YE CHAPLAIN
GEN. TO YE ARMY AND VICAR OF YS PARISH
A PERSON EQUALLY ESTEEMED FOR HIS LEARNING AND
KNOWLEDGE AND SOUND PRINCIPLES OF RELIGION
AS HE WAS FOR YE PRUDENCE , INTEGRITY
AND CHRISTIAN CONDUCT OF HIS LIFE
LAMENTED BY ALL YT KNEW HIM BUT ESPECIALLY
BY HIS DEAR WIFE WHO CAUSED THIS TOMB
TO BE ERECTED TO HIS MEMORY
"Farewell, My Brethren 'til ye Last
Trumpet Sounds"
HE DIED APRIL YE 17th 1725
AGED 58 YEARS
George Smith, Vicar of Higham, P.C.C. Will dated20th January 1722/23
He wishes his body to be "allowed a quiet dormitory at the east end of the Churchyard at Kensington".
He wishes for a frugal funeral because, "my worldly condition is mean necessitous", he wants to be buried three days after death.
To brother Dr Joseph Smith, a mourning ring and other small things of small value, which he has specified to his wife, "in comparison of the great and sincere affection I bear him". A mourning ring to Mr Richard Worthington of Queen's Square, Westminster; Mrs El[izabeth]? Reeve and Mrs Jane Cordwell of Higham. To the poor of Higham, 40s, "a small sum but more than answerable to my mean condition".
His wife Ann is executor. He wishes brother, Joseph and friend Richard Worthington to assist his wife with will, and in future, as "she is little acquainted with the affairs and management of worldly concerns".
Witnesses: F. Bowark and Hanna Mains
Proved 18th June 1725
186. Headstone and Body Stone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN SMITH
20 YEARS CLERK OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 26th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1841
AGED 69 YEARS
"With Patience to the Last he did Submit,
And Murmer'd not at what the Lord thought Fit,
But with a Christian Courage did Resign,
His Soul to God at his Appointed Time"
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 31st DAY OF AUGUST 1825
AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO ANN ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1825
AGED 3 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 8th DAY OF JANUARY 1850
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR. JOHN SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1854
AGED 73 YEARS
John Smith, of Higham, Blacksmith and Parish Clerk, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 23rd February 1841
His forge to son John, for ever. To wife Susannah Ann, use of his household goods and furniture, etc., for life or widowhood. After her death or remarriage, then to his four children, Joseph Thomas, William Henry, Nathaniel and Charles, equally. His wife to carry on business, for a year after his death, for her advantage. If she dies or remarries or neglects business, then the business and effects to son John. Also to John, £25 and £75 at death or remarriage of mother.
Residue of real estate to wife, for life as long as she remains his widow, she to keep in good repair and insured. After her death or remarriage, to four sons above, for ever. Money, investments, personal estate to wife, conditions as above; in default to above four sons, subject to payment of £75 to son John. Wife and friends, George Lake, Gentleman and William Barnes, Yeoman are executors
Witnesses: William Webb Hayward, Solicitor, Rochester and Charles Lott, Clerk to Messrs. Essell, Hayward and Essell, Solicitors, Rochester.
187. Headstone South East
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ANN SMITH
WIFE OF
THOMAS SMITH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1867
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS SMITH
WHO DIED APRIL 25th 1877
AGED 79 YEARS
Thomas Smith, Gardener Upper Higham (1861 Census)
188. Headstone and Iron Railings South West
"I Know that my Redeemer Liveth"
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN SMITH
OF HIGHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 27th 1876
AGED 50 YEARS
"He is not Lost but Gone Before,
Has Crossed the River, Reached the Shore,
And from the Eternal Heights looks o'er,
And Beckons us to Heaven"
ALSO OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AFTER A SHORT AND PAINFUL ILLNESS
MARCH 31st 1886 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM HENRY LINDRIDGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 8th 1881 AGED 30 YEARS
INTERRED IN HIGHGATE CEMETERY
"They Rest from their Labours"
John Smith, died 1876, Agricultural Labourer (1871 Census)
189. Headstone South West
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
EMILY SMITH
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1876
AGED 3 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
"Weep not for me my Parents Dear,
I am not Dead but Sleeping Here"
CHARLES GEORGE SMITH
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION NEARE (sic) THE
DARDANELLES ON THE 4th DAY OF JUNE 1915
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES EDWARD SMITH
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 2nd 1921
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
SELINA SMITH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1930
AGED 79 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
Charles Smith, Landlord of the "Nag's Head" at Lower Stoke (1881 Census)
190. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH THOMAS SMITH
WHO DIED 15th MAY 1879
AGED 65 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO HARRIETT WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1899
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
"A Loss so Great, a Shock Severe,
To part with ones we Love so Dear,
Though Great our Loss, we'll not Complain,
We Trust in Christ to Meet Again"
191. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY SMITH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 9th 1891
AGED 35 YEARS
"We Loved her, ah, no tongue can tell,
How much we Loved her and how well,
Christ Loved her too and thought it Best,
To take her Home with Him to Rest,
Oh, we miss her and how sadly,
Bleeding Hearts alone can tell,
Earth has Lost her, Heaven has Found her,
Jesus has done all things Well"
ALSO GEORGE SMITH BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1914
AGED 60 YEARS
"God gives his Beloved Sleep"
ALSO HARRIET CATHERINE SMITH
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 25th 1936
AGED 84 YEARS
"Home to Rest"
192. Headstone South East
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SMITH
WHO DIED JANUARY 29th 1907
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DECEMBER 24th 1928
AGED 94 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
William Smith, Market Gardener at West Street, Cliffe, 45 acres (1881 Census)
193. Headstone South East
HEADSTONES OF WILLIAM CODD (RIGHT) AND SMOOKER FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SMOOKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 23rd OF APRIL 1820
AGED 65 YEARS
[ALSO] ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF JANUARY 1820
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SMOOKER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th OF OCTOBER 1820
AGED 20 YEARS
LIKEWISE ALSO SARAH SMOOKER
GRANDDAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 24th OF MARCH 1820
AGED 2 YEARS
William Smooker, of Cliffe, Grocer? (Registers)
SPARROW SEE FLINTHAM
194. Headstone, All Eroded. From Duncan South East
[HERE]
[LYETH YE BODY OF]
[PHILLIP SON OF]
[JAMES AND RACHEL STAINES]
[WHO DIED JANUARY YE 24th 1733]
[AGED 19 YEARS]
[ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF]
[JAMES AND ELIZABETH STAINES]
[WHO DIED JANUARY 23rd 1733]
[AGED 4 YEARS]
195. Headstone, Very Eroded South East
HERE
LYETH YE BODY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JAMES STAINES
WHO DYED JUNE 24th 1735
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO ANN & MARY
196. Headstone South East
HEADSTONE OF JAMES STAINES, SENIOR
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES STAINES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 22nd MAR. 1756
AGED 68 YEARS
James Staines, of Higham, Yeoman, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 24th April 1752
Son James is executor. His two farms and other land at Wouldham and Burham, formerly occupied by late Thomas Staines, Yeoman, now occupied by Thomas Costing, and other land, to son James, for ever.
To daughter Elizabeth, wife of Henry Edmeades of Nurstead, Gentleman, £5; she is already provided for by the marriage settlement of her parents; this is far better than he can do for son James.
Residue, including all livestock, crops and implements, and household goods and personal estate, to son James, for ever.
Witnesses: Richard Webb, Robert Taylor and Henry Mittoy
Proved 2nd April 1756
197. Headstone South East
HEADSTONE OF JAMES STAINES, JUNIOR
IN MEMORY OF
MR. JAMES STAINES
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
THE 7th OF OCTOBER 1759
AGED 27 YEARS
HE LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER
STAINES SEE EDMEADES
198. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER STEELE, ESQUIRE
A NATIVE OF THE ISLE OF SKYE, N.B.
WHO DIED 12th NOVEMBER 1834
AGED 74 YEARS
Alexander Steele, of Higham, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 16th November 1827
All his real estate, money, household goods and personal estate, to wife Mary, for ever; she is executor.
Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Attorney at Law, Rochester, D.R. Lewis and James Lewis, his Clerks
Proved 6th February 1835
199. Wooden Cross (Not Present) From Duncan South West
[STEDMAN, JAMES]
[AGED 82]
[AMOS, HAROLD]
[KILLED ON H.M.S. NATAL]
[30th DECEMBER 1915]
[AGED 30]
[HEPHZIBAH]
[AGED 74 YEARS]
200. Wooden Cross (Not Present) From Duncan South East
[RICHARD STEPHENS]
[AGED 77]
[1914]
201. Curbs (Replacement for Latter) South East
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHARD STEPHENS WHO DIED MAY 1914
ALSO HIS WIFE ELIZA WHO DIED MARCH 1929 "At Rest"
Richard Stephens, Agricultural Labourer of Essex Terrace, (1901 Census)
202. Headstone South West
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES STONEHAM
DIED 22nd NOVEMBER 1843
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 23rd MARCH 1867
AGED 98 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1884
AGED 84 YEARS
Charles Stoneham, Agricultural Labourer in Shorne (1841 Census)
203. Red Granite Convex South West
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
FREDERICK STUNT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1889
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE
CATHERINE STUNT
WHO DIED AT WESTGATE
23rd OCTOBER 1912
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO
CONSTANCE HELEN STUNT
WIFE OF WARWICK STUNT
BORN DECEMBER 10th 1857
DIED JANUARY 25th 1925
ALSO
WARWICK STUNT J.P.
BORN NOV. 4th 1849
DIED MARCH 13th 1942
Warwick Stunt, Farmer of White House Farm, (1913 Kelly's Directory); died at Deanery Gate, Rochester (Registers)
204. Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY ANNETTA SUTTON
BORN AUG. 5th 1871
DIED JULY 30th 1931
ALSO
DANIEL WALTER SUTTON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
BORN MARCH 6th 1867
DIED APRIL 22nd 1933
Daniel Sutton, Grocer of Forge Lane (1901 Census)
205. Classical Portland Stone Chest Tomb South West
CHEST TOMB OF TADMAN FAMILY
Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM TADMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th DAY OF APRIL 1775
AGED 52 YEARS
"He was an Affectionate Husband,
A Tender Father & Sincere Friend"
HE LEFT ISSUE SIX SONS (VIZ. WILLIAM,
EDWARD, FRANCIS, LANCE, RICHARD & PETER)
BY SARAH HIS WIFE WHO HAS CAUSED
THIS TOMB TO BE ERECTED
ALSO MRS. SARAH TADMAN WIFE
OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 6th
1787 AGED 58 YEARS
IN MEMORY OF MR. WILLIAM TADMAN
SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM TADMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 13th 1795
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO LANCE TADMAN ESQ.
SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM & SARAH TADMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 1st 1798
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO MARY GRACE TADMAN
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1885
IN HER 85th YEAR
North Side
IN MEMORY OF MR. EDWARD TADMAN OF OAKLEY
IN THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 12th 1781
IN THE 28th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO SARAH TADMAN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
ANN WIFE OF MR. GEORGE QUICK, DAUGHTER OF
PETER & ANN TADMAN DIED SEPT. 13th 1835
AGED 44 YEARS AND WAS INTERRED IN THE CHURCH
CAPT. FREDERICK TADMAN YOUNGEST SON OF
CHARLES & MARY TADMAN DIED AUG. [ ] 1864
IN THE 36th YEAR OF HIS AGE
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
PETER SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM & SARAH TADMAN
DIED AUGUST 20th 1826 AGED 64 YEARS
[CHARLES] TADMAN SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 27th 1836 AGED 37 YEARS
East Side
FRANCIS
TADMAN
CAPT. IN THE
WEST KENT REGT.
OF MILTON
OBIT JAN. 8th
1787
AETAT 32
Nest Side
FREDERICK
TADMAN
WHO DIED AUG. 6th 182[1]
[AGED 20 YEARS]
WILLIAM
TADMAN
[WHO DIED]
[AUG. 30th 1835]
[AGED 28 YEARS]
William Tadman the Elder, of Higham, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 15th December 1774
To wife, Sarah, all freeholds, for life; after her death, to six sons, William, Edward, Francis, Lance, Richard and Peter, equally, for ever. To wife, brother in law William Lance of Milton, Gentleman and sons William and Edward, all household goods, furniture, farm stock and implements, money, investments and personal estate (except leases), upon trust. They are to make an inventory and pay from personal estate, to sons, Francis, Lance, Richard and Peter, who are 21 at his death, £700 each. If any are under 21, their share to be invested in Public Funds, interest towards their maintenance and education, until they are 21. The property in trust, to use of his wife, for life; after her death, upon trust, for benefit of the above four sons; when they are all 21, shared equally among them. His farming and grazing business goes to wife and above four sons, equally.
Wife, William Lance and sons Edward and William are executors.
Witnesses: Richard Brenchly, George Arnold and John Pattinson
Proved 17th May 1775
William Tadman, of Higham, Gentleman, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 6th September 1786
To wife Hannah, brother Lance of New House in Northfleet, Gentleman and son, Francis, all his leasehold houses, farms and lands in Higham and elsewhere in Kent, for rest of term. Also household goods and furniture, livestock, goods and implements, money, investments and personal estate, upon trust. Brother and sons tp to make an inventory and permit his wife to the use and occupation of leaseholds, etc., plus income from investments, for life. She to maintain and educate children, Francis, James, William, Sarah, Peter and Lance, until they are 21. When they are 21, trustees to pay, from monies or sale of stock, crops, etc., £200 each. After his wife's death, all the estate, equally to his children.
Wife, brother Lance and son William, executors.
Witnesses: John Pattinson and William Pattinson
Proved 27th January 1795 Power reserved to William Tadman
Charles Tadman, of Higham, Farmer, P.C.C. Will dated 26th January 1836
Wife Mary Grace and Jarvis Maplestead Noakes are executors. To them all his leaseholds at Higham, live and dead stock, household goods and furniture, money, investments and personal estate, upon trust, for benefit of wife for life, as long as she is his widow. If she remarries, the legacy to her and executorship is void. Then Noakes will be sole executor, will hold the estate in trust, carry on the farming and pay wife an annuity of £150 for life. When children are 21, the estate is to be shared equally among them, they can then sell the estate, sharing proceeds. Executors to allow his mother Ann, a small weekly allowance, as they think fit. After wife's death or remarriage, executor can spend up to £50 each for any of his children, either for an apprenticeship or other advancement. If wife has died or remarried, Noakes is to be Guardian of children.
Witnesses: James Furrell, Clerk to Mr Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend and Stephen Steele, Strood.
Proved 27th September 1836 Power reserved to William Maplestead Noakes.
206. Headstone (Not Present), From Duncan South West
[IN LOVING MEMORY]
[OF]
[ELIZABETH]
[WIFE OF]
[JOHN TAYLOR]
[OF THIS PARISH]
[WHO DIED JANUARY 1st 1891]
[AGED 76 YEARS]
[ALSO THE ABOVE]
[JOHN TAYLOR]
[WHO DIED AUGUST 12th 1899]
[AGED 97 YEARS]
207. Pedestals and Fallen Cross North
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ISAAC TAYLOR
DIED OCTOBER 16th 1894
AGED 55 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
208. Pedestals and Fallen Cross South West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JAMES TAYLOR
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1900
AGED 53 YEARS
William James Taylor, Schoolmaster (1881 Census)
209. Headstone, Very Eroded North West
[IN LOVING MEMORY OF]
FRANCIS ISAAC HARRY
[ ] SON OF
ISAAC & EMMA JANE THOMPSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13th ? [1881]
AGED 5 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
[Eroded Verses]
210. C.W.G.C. Headstone West
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
M.V. THORBURN
D.S.C., V. D., R.N.V.R.
H.M.S. BULLDOG
3rd APRIL 1946 AGED 37
HUSBAND OF MARGUERITE HELEN
AND SON OF ADAM BROWN
AND DOROTHY MARY BEATRICE
OF HIGHAM HALL
211. Headstone, (Eroded) From Duncan South West
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
[ELIZABETH TOMLIN]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ON THE 20th DAY OF MARCH 1834]
[AGED 72 YEARS]
[ALSO]
[WILLIAM TOMLIN]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ON THE 6th DAY OF MARCH 1835]
[AGED 75 YEARS]
212. Headstone (Cover by Thick Stemmed Ivy) From Duncan South West
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
[JAMES TOMLIN]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ON THE 17th DAY OF OCTOBER 1843]
[AGED 58 YEARS]
[ALSO]
[SARAH TOMLIN]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ON THE 24th DAY OF MAY 1855]
[AGED 62 YEARS]
James Tomlin, of Higham, Victualler, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 10th October 1843
Everything to wife, Sarah, who is executor.
Witnesses: Joseph Hindle, Vicar of Higham and Stephen Steele, Surgeon, Strood
Proved 30th October 1843 Value of goods under £200
213. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE TOMLIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF JANUARY 1854
AGED 24 YEARS
"In Love he Lived, in Peace he Died,
His Life was Craved but God Denied"
214. Headstone (Bottom Eroded, From Duncan) South West
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN TOMLIN
WHO DIED OCT. 3rd 1870
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM TOMLIN
WHO DIED DEC. 12th 18[40]
AGED 2 YEARS
[ALSO] JAMES TOM[LIN]
[WHO] DIED FEB. 17th [1871]
[AGED] [3]O YEA[RS]
[ALSO MARY TOMLIN]
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN TOMLIN]
[WHO DIED AUGUST 22nd 1884]
[AGED 70 YEARS]
215. Headstone and Two Body Stones South East
SACRED MEMORY
TO THE OF
MR. THOMAS TOWNSEND
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 28th
DAY OF JUNE 1765 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. MARY TOWNSEND
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 2nd
DAY OF OCTOBER 1766 AGED 58 YEARS
AND TWO SONS OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND MARY TOWNSEND
THOMAS DIED IN HIS INFANCY
HENRY DIED AT THE AGE OF 5 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE SARAH AND MARY
"You Readers All and Standers By,
As You are now, so once was I,
As I am now, so You Must Be,
Prepare Yourself to Follow Me"
Thomas Townsend, of Higham, Yeoman, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 1st December 1764
To daughters Sarah and Mary, £200 each on day of marriage. To wife Mary , all real estate, for life, she to keep it in good repair. After her death, his real estate in Hodgell Street, in Milton (next Sittingbourne), to daughter Sarah and her heirs; in default of heirs, then to daughter Mary and her heirs, for ever.
His properties, and shares of properties in Burham and Maidstone, to daughter Mary and her heirs; in default of heirs, to daughter Sarah and her heirs. In default of heirs, to wife , for ever. To good friend, John Tilden, 5 guineas for a ring, "to wear in remembrance of me". Residue to wife Mary, for life; after her death, to two daughters, shared equally.
Wife and other executor to make inventory of personal estate and farm stock; they are guardians of daughters until they are 21.
Witnesses: Hans Sloane, William Duff and the mark of John Sharpsell
Proved 29th August 1765
This will is a copy, the original is in the P.C.C. The widow died before administering the will. In 1780 daughter Sarah, wife of William Brown, applied for, and was granted administration in the P.C.C., in London.
TOWNSEND SEE PREBBLE
216. Headstone North
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD TREE
WHO DIED JUNE 25th 1916
AGED 57 YEARS
"My Time had come, I in a moment Fell,
And had no Time to bid my Friends Farewell,
For God doth not always a Warning give,
So Friends through Life be Careful how you Live"
Edward Tree, Basket Maker, blind from birth, Essex Terrace, (1901 Census)
217. Headstone and Curbs South West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE TRIGG
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1923
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1957
AGED 76 YEARS
"Reunited"
George Trigg, Carman for Coal Merchant, Frindsbury? (1901 Census)
218. Headstone East
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JANE
SEVENTH DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM STOCKER & BETTY TROOD
WHO DIED THE 26th SEPTEMBER 1862
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO FANNY MATILDA
NINTH DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JULY 25th 1852
AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO AN INFANT SON
ALSO THE ABOVE
BETTY TROOD
DIED JANUARY 5th 1876
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO EMILY SOPHIA GOUGE
SIXTH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 3rd 1892
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO MARY GOODSELL
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1894
AGED 64 YEARS
William Stocker Trood, (Wife and daughters buried here), Landlord of the "Sir John Falstaff"
219. Pedestals and Cross South West
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
ANN TURNER
WHO DIED 9th JUNE 1909
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
220. Wooden Cross (Not Present) From Duncan South West
[DOROTHY TWITCHEN]
[5 ½ YEARS]
[1920]
221. Pedestals and Cross South West (Extension)
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY OF
PERCY TYLER
WHO DIED 22nd OCT. 1931
AGED 64
222. Headstone South West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA VENN
DIED JUNE 12th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
"My Soul doth long for thy Salvation"
223. Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN THOMAS VIDLER
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1939
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE
MARGERY VIDLER
WHO DIED 2nd 1974
AGED 79 YEARS
"Reunited"
224. Classical Chest Tomb, Damaged by Sycamore Growing Inside! South West
CHEST TOMB OF WADE FAMILY THE LEAVES ARE FROM A
SYCAMORE GROWING INSIDE, WHICH IS PUSHING THE STRUCTURE OVER
Ledger
HERE LIE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF JOHN WADE
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF FEB. 1777
IN THE 80th YEAR OF HIS AGE
MARY MARRIOTT
DAUGHTER OF THE SAID JOHN WADE
DIED 24th NOV. 1770 AGED 39 YEARS
JAMES WADE
SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN WADE
DIED 19th DECEMR. 1775
AGED 48 YEARS
MARTHA WIDOW OF JOHN DIED
16th DECEMBER 1784 AGED 84 YEARS
ANN PATTINSON DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARTHA DIED 21st
DECEMBER 1812 AGED 79 YEARS
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WADE ESQ.
WHO DIED MARCH THE 6th 1837
IN THE 71st YEAR OF HIS AGE
James Wade, of Gravesend, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 12th August 1775
Ratifies marriage settlement (wife Rebecca). To her, for life, if she remains his widow, an annuity of £20, over and above provision made in the settlement.
To his father John, an annuity of £12 for life. These annuities from his real and personal estate. To wife Rebecca, £200. In case he inherits father's house in Cuxton, occupied by William Lewes, then that house and land purchased from Henry and Willam Edmeades, also occupied by Lewes, and other property, charge with above annuities, to sons James and John, and other children yet to be born.
If both sons died pre 21 and without heirs, the property at Cuxton, to sister Ann Pattinson, wife of John Pattinson of Gravesend, Gentleman. This property will be in hands of Henry Thames Rogers of Gravesend, Gentleman, William Towers of east Tilbury, Yeoman and James Lance the Younger of Ash next Ridley, Yeoman, during life of Ann Pattinson, in trust, . After Ann's death, then to her children and their heirs, in equal shares. In default of heirs, then to James Blatch of Pitsea, Essex, Yeoman, for life; after his death, then to his children, equally, for ever.
After death of testator's children, without heirs, the farm land at Cuxton, and other property in trust, for him or otherwise, to Rebecca, for ever. Also to Rebecca, all household goods, for life, as long as she is his widow, until son John is 21.If executors think fit, Rebecca shall carry on farming business, proceeds for maintenance and education of sons until they are 21; they also get stock in trade, not sold, equally. If executors think business should end, they can sell and invest proceeds, interest from this and other money to Rebecca for benefit of sons. All principle money, etc., to use of his sons; if they die pre 21, without heirs, then to his wife.
Trustees are executors and guardians of sons.
Witnesses: John Hutchison, Anthony Arnold and John Evans
Codicil dated 11th October 1775
William Towers not now to be an executor or guardian, wife Rebecca in his place. Revokes £10 legacy to Towers. Rest of will ratified.
Witnesses: John Sabb, William Sabb and Thomas Livesey
Proved 9th January 1776
John Wade, of Gravesend, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 15th September 1770
To wife Martha, rents and profits of his freehold and leasehold property in Cuxton and Gravesend, for life, while she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, the Cuxton property to son James, for ever, plus two leaseholds in Gravesend, where testator and James live, for rest of term.
To daughter Ann, £500, 3% Bank Annuities, part of £900 in Bank of England. If Ann marries in his lifetime, the £500 will go immediately to her as part of marriage portion.
Also to Ann, £100 3% Bank Annuities, another part of the £900. After death of his wife, the remainder of the £900, to son James and daughter Ann, upon trust, to allow wife Martha the interest from it for life. If his wife's income is insufficient, she can sell part of estate to make it up. After wife's death, remainder of the £900 shared equally between James and Ann; they also get all household goods, etc. Residue to Martha for ever.
Witnesses: J. Delap, H.T. Rogers and C. Watts
Proved 7th June 1777 Administration to wife Martha, so James has since died (see above)
Martha Wade, of Gravesend, Widow, P.C.C. Will dated 19th February 1779
To James Lance the Younger of Ash, Gentleman, her two leasehold houses in Gravesend High Street, one her own, the other occupied by John Bayley, Butcher, for rest of 99 year term, upon trust, to take rents and, after costs, pay grandsons, John and James Wade, £8 per annum until they are 21.When they are 21 the properties go to them.
If both die pre 21, then to her daughter Ann Pattinson and her husband John Pattinson of Gravesend, Gentleman; after them, to to their children, equally. If no children living, then upon trust for children of James Blatch. To the Pattinsons, £100 upon trust, that they purchase £100 of Bank of England Stock, Ann to have interest from this for life. After her death the stock to the above grandsons at 21. If both died pre 21, then to Pattinsons. Also to Pattinsons, household goods and furniture, residue of money, investments; they are executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: John Bayley and James Bayley
Proved 22nd February 1783 Power reserved to Ann Pattinson
John Wade, of Milton, next Gravesend, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 30th August 1833
Desires a modest burial in family vault at Higham. To Elizabeth Wade, widow of late brother James of Ash, all his household goods and furniture in his house at Ash. His freeholds in Ash and Hartley, crops, live and dead stock, two cottages at Turner's Oak in Ash, occupied by Robert Olive, three other cottages at West Yoke, in Ash, occupied by Thomas Gilbert, William Stevens and John Elcombe, to use of Elizabeth Wade, for ever. His freehold and Copyhold properties in Codicote in Hertfordshore, to Benjamin Squires of Tewin, Farrier, for ever.
Residue of real and personal estate to John Whitehead of Yalding, Richard Whitehead of west Farleigh, Jane wife of John Charlton of East Farleigh and Elizabeth wife of George Morland of Chart, nephews and nieces of Elizabeth Wade, and Charlotte Elizabeth Burgess Crane, daughter of the Late Richard Whitehead of Ordnance Place, Chatham, in equal shares.
John Whitehead and John Charlton executors.
Witnesses: Charles Spencer, Druggist, Gravesend, T.B. Butcher, Baker, Gravesend and James Munn, Plumber, Gravesend.
Codicil not dated
Executors to give £300 each to, Mary Dean widow of Ash, Richard Venner of Ash, John Russell of New House, Gravesend, Elizabeth wife of Mordecai Andrews of Cock House, Greenstreet Green, Darenth and Ann wife of John Swaisland of Idley in Ash.. £100 each to Mary Andrews, Ann Cowel, John Middleton, Sarah Williams, Rebecca Elgar and Mary Masters , sons and daughters of the late John and Ann Middleton of Ash.
Witness; Charles Spencer
Affidavit dated 14th March 1837
Alfred Bayley, Stock Broker, sworn; he was well acquainted with John Wade and was familiar with his handwriting. He has examined codicil and believes it to be genuine.
Affidavit dated 15th March 1837
Charles Spencer is sworn. He is witness to the will and codicil; cannot recall date of latter, or whether it was made after will or not. He knew Wade for 28 years and lived close to him.
Affidavit dated 15th March 1837
John Whitehead of West Barming, Gentleman and Thomas Burgess of Kemsing, Gentleman, sworn. They found will and codicil on the 6th of March1837. The documents were together in a locked letter case in a bureau in the front parlour of Wade's house. Whitehead stated that six months before Wade died, he had asked him to be an executor with Charlton.
On the 4th of March 1837, Whitehead found Wade ill and not expected to live; he asked Wade if he had made his will, to which Wade replied "I have, I have made a short will and codicil with a few legacies". Whitehead asked where he would find them? Wade said "in my bureau, the one in the front parlour".
Whitehead and Burgess believe that Wade meant and intended the codicil to the will.
Proved 21st March 1837
Ann Pattinson, of Milton, Widow of John, Gentleman, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 31st January 1812
Nephews John Wade of Milton, Gentleman and James Wade of Ash, Gentleman are executors. Her freehold houses, cottages, farms and lands in Stoke, High Halstow, Cliffe and Chignal Smeely, Essex, and all other real estate to John and James Wade, for ever; they also get all leaseholds, household goods, monies and personal estate.
Witnesses: Sarah Bevan, Elizabeth Peters and Christopher Beckingfield
Proved 10th June 1813
224a. Headstone
HEADSTONE OF DOROTHY WADE, FORMERLY WIFE OF HENRY MASTERS
HERE LYETH DOROTHY
WIDOW OF JNO. WADE
AND FORMER WIFE OF
HEN. MASTERS
BOTH OF THIS PARISH
OBT. JULY 28th 1744
AGED 77
225. Headstone South East
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WALKER
BORN MARCH 27th 1832
PASSED TO HIS REST IN PERFECT
PEACE JUNE 12th 1906
AND OF MARY HIS BELOVED WIFE
BORN NOVEMBER 4th 1835
WAS CALLED HOME SEPTEMBER 18th 1913
"Come unto Me"
Thomas Walker, Tailor of Pear Tree Place (1901 Census)
226. Headstone West
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN EDWARD WARLTERS
WHO DIED JANUARY 23rd 1912
AGED 62 YEARS
AND OF HIS THIRD SON
RAYMOND ALFRED PRICE WARLTERS
ASSISTANT PAYMASTER R.N.R.
WHO WAS KILLED IN AN AIR FIGHT OFF
THE KENTISH COAST APRIL 21st 1917
John Warlters, House Valuer and Surveyor of Leigh, Essex (1901 Census)
227. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WEBB
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1843
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1859
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JUNE 3rd 1870
AGED 65 YEARS
John Webb, Farmer at Church Street, Cliffe (1841 Census)
WEBSTER SEE HEATH
228. Pedestals, Cross Gone West
STELLA MARY
INFANT
DAUGHTER OF
R. H. AND E. M. WELLINGS
BORN 30th MARCH 1891
DIED 8th SEPT. 1891
229. Wooden Cross, Decayed South West (Extension)
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
VIOLET J. WELLS
DIED FEB. 23rd 1943
AGED 42
230. Wooden Cross, Decayed Next to Above
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
WILLIAM WELLS
DIED DEC. 23rd 1944 AGED 72
William Wells, Labourer (1901 Census)
WHITE SEE BROOKER
231. Headstone South West
IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WHITEBREAD
DIED 23rd JANUARY 1860
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO RUTH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1869
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 20th JANUARY 1885
AGED 69 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which
Die in the Lord"
232. Headstone and Foot Stone South West
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD WHITEBREAD
SON OF
THOMAS & RUTH WHITEBREAD
WHO DIED OCTOBER 23rd 1869
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO HIS BELOVED AND AFFECTIONATE
CHILDREN, THOMAS AND HANNAH
THOMAS DIED MARCH 5th 1863
AGED 14 MONTHS
HANNAH DIED MARCH 30th 1866
AGED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS
ALSO MARY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD WHITEBREAD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 21st 1901
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 23rd 1907
AGED 75 YEARS
233. Headstone and Curbs South West
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ROSINA JEMIMA WHITEBREAD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 23rd JULY 1874
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
WHO ENTERED THE HEAVENLY HOST?
4th MARCH 1890
AGED 76 YEARS
"Loved by All"
ALSO ELLEN RUTH BLAKE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO JEMIMA WHITEBREAD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED OUR HEAVENLY ROAD ?
21st OCTOBER 1893
AGED 74 YEARS
"Blessed are the Peace Makers"
234. Headstone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES WHITEBREAD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
25th JANUARY 1887 AGED 67 YEARS
"Thou art gone to thy rest dear Mother,
We will not weep for Thee,
For thou [are] now where oft on Earth,
Thy Spirit longed to Be"
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 15th NOVEMBER 1861 AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th JULY 1887 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES WHITEBREAD
WHO DIED MARCH 17th 1900
AGED 83 YEARS
"Now the Labourer's Task is O'er"
Thomas, died 1860, Market Gardener, 15 acres, employing 2 men (1851 Census)
Thomas, died 1890, Farmer 200 acres, employing 12 men, 11 women , 4 boys (1871 Census)
James, Market Gardener 17 acres, employing 2 men (1881 Census)
235. Headstone and Foot Stone South West
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CAROLINE MARGARET WHITEBREAD
DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1889 AGED 62 YEARS
"Even so Father for it seemed
Good in thy Sight" Luke 7.21
ALSO JANE RUTH WHITEBREAD
DIED 27th JULY 1890
AGED 59 YEARS
"There shall be no Night there" Rev. xxii 5
ALSO ELLEN RUTH WHITEBREAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP 29th JANUARY 1891
AGED 56 YEARS
"Until the Day break and the Shadows Flee Away"
ALSO MARY WHITEBREAD
DIED 10th JULY 1891
AGED 72 YEARS
"Our Life is but a Fading Dream,
Our Days and Years fleet quickly Past,
Lead us, O Christ when all are Gone,
Safe Home at Last"
Caroline and Ellen , Dressmakers, with Mary, an Annuitant , all in Mother's Confectionery Shop in Milton (1881 Census)
Edward, Market Gardener (1861 census)
Jemima, Farmer (1891 Kelly's Directory)
Martha, Shopkeeper (1891 Kelly's Directory)
236. Headstone North
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIGGLESWORTH
DIED APRIL 6th 1931 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE RICHARD HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 15th 1937 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HENRY ELDER SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1918 AGED 26 YEARS
"Father in thy Gracious Keeping,
Leave we now our Loved ones Sleeping"
George Wigglesworth, Agricultural Labourer (1901 Census)
237. Pedestal and Fallen Cross East
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JESSIE WILLIAMS
DIED EASTER DAY 1902
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO RUBY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED XMAS EVE 1924 AGED 23 YEARS
"Jesu Mercy" R.I.P.
Jessie Williams, Wife of John, Schoolmaster (1901 Census)
238. Very Low Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DARLING SON
MICHAEL G. WILLIAMS
DIED 16th MARCH 1939 AGED 8 MONTHS
239. Thick Slab with Horizontal Cross North
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF THOMAS WINCH DIED 10th AUGUST 1904 AGED 54
240. Red Granite Headstone South East
IN MEMORY OF
HARRIET WOODBINE
DIED 13th MARCH 1907 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO JESSIE KATHLEEN DAUGHTER
DIED 26th NOVEMBER 1907 AGED 30 YEARS
R.I.P.
Harriet Woodbine, Wife of John, Cooper at Salt Lane, Cliffe, (1881 Census)
WOOLARD SEE BOTTING
241. Curbs South West (Extension)
WILLIAM JOHN WOOLLETT
WHO DIED 25th MAY 1931
AGED 62 YEARS
John Woollett, Labourer at Uralite Works (1901 Census)
242. Headstone and Curbs South West (Extension)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE ELIZABETH WREN
WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1935
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALICE ELIZABETH
REUNITED JUNE 6th 1962
AGED 75 YEARS
William Wren, Market Gardener (1913 Kelly's Directory)
243. Headstone South East
IN MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN WRIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 18th JANUARY 1880
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1904
AGED 100 YEARS
244. Headstone North West
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CONSTANCE
FIFTH DAUGHTER OF
FREDERIC & FRANCES WRIGHT
OF HIGHAM ABBEY
WHO DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1884
AGED 1 YEAR AND 5 MONTHS
Frederic Wright, Gardener (1881 Census)
245. Headstone South East
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JOHN SMALL WRIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 29th 1914
AGED 85 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten by his Loving Wife"
"He Trusted in the Lord"
246. Cruciform Coped South West (Extension)
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERIC WRIGHT
DIED MAY 10th 1930 AGED 84 YEARS
North Side
ALSO
FRANCES ELIZABETH WRIGHT
DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 1943 AGED 91 YEARS
247. Headstone South East
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN YOUENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF NOVEMBER 1801
AGED 36 YEARS
LIKEWISE OF
JANE YOUENS
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF FEBRUARY 1833
AGED 66 YEARS
HAVING RESIDED IN THIS PARISH
MUCH RESPECTED
FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS
SHE DIED REGRETTED BY ALL
WHO KNEW HER
ALSO OF
THOMAS YOUENS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th JANUARY 1838
AGED 43 YEARS
248. Headstone South West
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY YOUENS
WIFE OF
THOMAS YOUENS
YEOMAN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 27th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1855
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS YOUENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1865
AGED 78 YEARS
Thomas Youens the Younger, of Higham, P.C.C. Will dated 1st August 1834
To sister Mary, wife of William Dunstan Skinner of Paddington, Gentleman, his half share of freehold estate belonging to him and William Skinner, in Higham, occupied by Thomas Youens the Elder. If sister dies before she can inherit, then to her daughters, Mary Susannah and Catherine Jane Skinner; also to them, his half share of leasehold, No. 111 Wood Street and No. [ ] Maiden Lane, both in City of London. The former occupied by Messrs. Downes and Spilsbury, the latter by Mr Robinson. His interest in these is from his late aunt Arrowsmith's will.
To his brother William Youens of Church Street, Blackfriars Road, London, all his clothes and "goods about his body". William Skinner is executor.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Thomas Youens, Senior of Higham, Gardener, John Brooker, Junior of Higham, Gardener and George J. Skinner of Chatham, Gentleman. Proved 27th January 1838
Thomas Youens, died 1865, Farmer, 400 acres, employing 30 men and 6 boys (1861 Census)
YOUENS SEE IDE
Interior of ChurchThe original Norman nave and chancel is the northern half of the present church, and is described as the North Aisle and Lady Chapel. The 14th century extension to the south is the present day Nave and Chancel. Inscriptions which are wholly or partly obscured, are taken from either John Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, 1769, or C. H. Fielding's Handbook of Higham, 1882
249. North Aisle, North Wall, Marble Tablet (Made by Hooper of Strood)
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS BENTLEY ESQ.
OF HERMITAGE IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 24th OF JANUARY 1844
AGED 73
MARIANNE
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 16th OF FEBRUARY 1845
AGED 63
(Thomas Bentley is Buried in the Churchyard)
BLAKE see WHITEBREAD
250. Lady Chapel, North Wall, Brass on Chest Tomb
LADY CHAPEL, THE ORIGINAL CHANCEL
THE NEAREST CHEST TOMB IS THAT OF ELIZABETH BOTELER
THE PLAQUE ON THE WALL, LEFT OF THE FLOWERS IS TO ROBERT
HYLTON. ON THE FLOOR ARE THE LEDGERS OF THE STUNT FAMILY
HERE LYETH BURYED THE BODY OF ELIZABETH
BOTELER WHO DYED THE XV DAYE OF OCTOBER AN
DNI 1615 LATE WIFE OF WILLM. BOTELER OF
ROCHESTER ESQ., (DAUGHTER OF SR. WILLIAM CRAYFORD,
IN KENT, KNIGHT) LEAVING ISSUE TWO SONNES AND
2 DAUGHTERS, HENRY, THOMAS, ANN & ELIZABETH
AETATIS SUAE 32
Elizabeth Boteler, of Higham, Widow of William Boteler, late of Rochester, Gentleman.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 10th October 1615
Wishes to be buried in the chancel of Higham Church. She gives her executors power to follow up bargain she lately made with William Richardson of Sandwich, concerning the covenants and agreements made between Richardson and his father, Nicholas, and herself, relating to a farm called "Foulmeads". The lease to this farm and Higham Parsonage, held from St. John's College, Cambridge; also her houses in St. Alphage and St. Dunstan, Canterbury , two of which are in the occupations of Mr Scott and George Marrable, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, to son Henry at 24 years of age, according to her late husband's will. A condition of Henry's legacy is that he must pay to his sisters,Anne and Elizabeth, and younger brother, Thomas, £200 each at 24 years of age. If his siblings all died pre 24, then Henry has the money. Executors have power to sell goods, except items bequeathed to Mr Henry Haslende of Meopham and to her brother Mr Robert Crayford , who gets her best grey horse.
To servant James Rawlinson 20s; to poor of Higham, 40s at Christmas; to brother William, her best feather bed and pair of blankets, streaked with red; to her father a gold ring "in token of my duty"; to her mother, her wedding ring "in like token of my love and duty"; to her tenant, Thomas Man, two bacon hogs; to sister, Alice Mercy Webster, two pairs of fine sheets; to god daughter Elizabeth Warren, a 15s gold piece; to Katherine Buckman her yellow petty coat and old nightgown; to Widow Honde ?, her -------- ? petty coat and cotton waistcoat; to Walter Lewkins, 30s; to Michael Boyse, 40s; to Mr Beweblocke ?, 20s for a sermon; to servant James Rawlinson, £20 per annum until her debt is paid off ? Mr Henry Haslende and James Rawlinson are trustees; they to have £80 per annum for the education of her four female children, this money from Higham Parsonage and the Abbey Farm income.
Brother Robert is executor.
Witnesses: Mark of Thomas Man, Mark of George Bonnington and Robert Crayford
Proved 24th October 1615
William Boteler, Esquire, of Rochester, husband of the above, died earlier the same year and was buried at Eastry, Kent, with his ancestors.
251. Chancel, North Wall, Marble Tablet
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. HENRIETTA BRADBRIDGE
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE LADY FIELD
AND GRAND DAUGHTER OF SIR FRANCIS HEAD, BART.,
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd OF SEPTEMBER 1815
AGED 50 YEARS
Henrietta Bradbridge of Rochester, Widow of Thomas Bradbridge, grand daughter of Sir Francis Head.
P.C.C. Will dated 1st April 1812
She leaves everything to son Thomas, "from my approbation of his conduct"; he is also executor.
The will was not witnessed.
Affidavit dated 29th September 1815
Margaret Smith and Frances Carver, both widows of Rochester are sworn. They knew Henrietta very well and were familiar with her handwriting and signature. They have examined the will and are certain that it is authentic.
Proved 4th October 1815
252. Worn Ledger on Floor Below Above
IN A VAULT
UNDER THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE [REMAINS]
OF
Mrs. HENRIETTA BRADBRIDGE
253. Stained Glass Window, South Wall of Nave
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES COBB WHO DIED JAN. 9th 1899 AGED 74
254. Brass Plaque, South Wall of Nave
(Anchor)
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS HUMPHREY COBB, R. N.
ACTING SUB – LIEUTENANT, H. M. S. INVINCIBLE
KILLED IN ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND
MAY 31st 1916 AGED 19 YEARS
255. Brass Plaque, Above the Latter
(Regimental Badge)
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM RALPH COBB, M. C.
CAPT. THE QUEEN'S OWN ROYAL WEST KENT REGT.
DIED OF WOUNDS IN FLANDERS
6th OCTOBER 1917 AGED 21 YEARS
256. Brass Plaque, North Wall of North Aisle, Beneath Dedicated Stain Glass Window
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED
MEMORY OF HERBERT MANSFIELD COBB
BORN 23rd SEPTEMBER 1853 DIED 19th MARCH 1926
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS
AS A MARK OF AFFECTIONATE RESPECT
FOR ONE WHO WAS THE FRIEND OF ALL
257. Chest Tomb, South Wall of Chancel, Set in Medieval Recess, Once the Tomb of Abbess de Hadlo
HERE RESTETH THE BODY OF MRS. ANN CORDEWELL
SOMETYME WIFE TO SAMUEL CORDEWELL & DAUGH
TER OF RICHARD MACHEN ESQ. WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE AO. DNI. 1642 AND IN YE
XXVIII YEARE OF HER AGE SHE LEFT ISSUE ONE SONNE
AND TWO DAUGHTERS, LUKE, ANN AND MARY
"God graunte that thou who yet dost draw thy breath,
May'st doe as she did often thinck on death
They that do soe shall doubtlesse meete with blisse,
Thinck still on death thou ne'r wilt doe amisse"
Ann Cordewell's husband, Samuel Cordewell of Higham, Esquire, left a P.C.C. Will dated 7th December 1647
Although he desire to be buried in the chancel of Higham church, and provides £100 for his funeral, there appears that there was never a monument for him, in contrast to his wife. He holds by lease from the Crown, a farm at Higham, occupied by Francis Wakeland, this is left to his son Luke. He has purchased the Manor of Combe, in St. Mary Hoo and Allhallows, this property, after some legal complications, also goes to Luke. If Luke dies before the properties are conveyed to him, then the testator's brother Robert Cordewell, Gentleman, of London and Nathaniel Sikes, Citizen and Fish Monger of London, are to convey the properties to testator's daughters Anne May and Sarah Cordewell. Much of the will involves a marriage settlement with his wife Sarah; this required him to lay out £2,000 to purchase good quality land within a year of the marriage. He has not done this yet, so his executors will make the purchase and to settle it on Sarah. Another substantial part of the will is taken up with marriage settlements for when his daughters marry.
He has a 40 year contract from the Crown to keep the lions and leopards in the Tower Of London, this contract goes to son Luke, if Luke dies pre 21, it goes to testator's brother Robert. He has usually given to the poor of Higham, 20s for every acre he has planted; he has planted 10 acres, called "Winters", so executors to pay £10 to use of the poor.
He has also been giving 2s per week in bread to the poor, this is to cease, unless his son carries it on.
His wife gets all the contents of his house at Lambeth, except two hangings (tapestries?), of the story of "Sampson and Philistines" in the "matted" room and others in his bed chamber. His wife also has his favourite diamond ring and biggest necklace of pearls; she also has the £50 debt owed by Mistress March, upon bond. His house at Lambeth Marsh, leased to 1649, goes to his wife. Brother Robert is to have his shares in two ships named the "Hopeful Luke" and the "Valentine". To his sister Mary Cordewell, wife of Robert, £5 for a ring; to kinswoman, Constance Riccolls ?, "now beyond the seas", £100; to friend Mistress Whitteny ?, late wife of Mr Collins, now wife of Mr Whitteny, £100; to Mistress Sibell Lyne, £10; to Francis Cordewell and his wife £5 each to buy rings; to John Collins, who lives with brother Robert Cordewell, £20 to put him in a "good calling". He has a necklace of pearls and a ----- ? diamond ring enamelled with blue, which he had before his present marriage, and another diamond ring with several stones, which he wears, also two similar rings; these to his daughters Anne and Mary; they also get residue of personal estate and leases at 16 years or day of marriage. To servants with him at his death, 40s each.
Witnesses: Robert Lloyd, Robert Chapman and Edward Hunt
Proved 6th February 1647 (48)
258. Brass Plaque, South Wall of Nave, Near Door
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
HIS FAITHFUL SERVANT
ROBERT DARTNALL
FOR 40 YEARS SEXTON
VERGER AND BELL RINGER
THE BELLS OF THIS CHURCH
WERE RESTORED BY HIS FRIENDS
MCMXIV
R.I.P.
(Robert Dartnall is Buried in the Churchyard)
259. Ledger in Floor, Lady Chapel
IN MEMORY OF
MR. STEPHEN DILLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECR. 19Th 1777
AGED 46 YEARS
HERE ALSO ARE DEPOSITED
[THE] REMAINS OF HIS FATHER
MR. THOMAS DILLEY
WHO DIED JANY. 19Th 1750
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MRS. ANN DILLEY RELICT OF
THE ABOVE MR. STEPHEN DILLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 30th [1798]
AGED 69 YEARS
Stephen Dilley of Strood, Yeoman, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 27th December 1777
Desires to be buried in churchyard (sic) of Higham, as near to his father as possible ?
He leaves the Parsonage of Higham, which he leases from St. John's College, Cambridge, to wife Ann for life; she is to keep in good repair and not rent out, if she does not want to occupy it, other than to nephew, William Dilley of Erith, Labourer, or in event of latter's death, to nephew, Thomas Dilley, late of Erith, Tallow Chandler. After wife's death, Parsonage to nephew William Dilley, during life of Mary, wife of John Millen of Darenth, Victualler; and until youngest child of late brother William and sister Elizabeth Sunner ?, are 21. This property is bequeathed subject to an annuity of £20 to Mary Millen for life. After Mary Millen's death and when youngest child of brother and sister are 21, then lease on the Parsonage to be sold by auction. From the proceeds, to Samuel Millen of Bromley, Peruke Maker and to Sarah Munn wife of William Munn of Darenth, Yeoman, £25 each.
Residue of monies equally divided among children of his late brother and sister. Thomas Stevens , Brewer of Rochester is obliged to him by bond, dated 1st July 1774, in the sum of £600, half of this with interest, is due on a certain date, goesto nephew Stephen Sunner at 21 years, this not to be paid during minority. He relies on the credit and honesty of Thomas Stevens (Mayor of Rochester and builder of Gads Hill Place), to pay the £300 when due. In the meantime the interest to wife Ann; if Stephen Sunner dies pre 21, Ann also gets the £300.
To nephews William Dilley and John Sunner, £5 each. All his freeholds, residue of leaseholds and personal estate, money and household goods, etc., to wife Ann; she is also executor.
Witnesses: Francis Barron ?, Tooth Doves and John Sparks
Proved 12th January 1778
FIELD see BRADBRIDGE
260. Ledger, With Armorial Crest, Middle of Three under the Altar in the Chancel.
( Registrum Roffenses, 1769)
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
REV. MR. HENRY FOCHE
B.D. SOMETIME FELLOW OF
ST. JOHN'S COLL., CAMBRIDGE
AND VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED FEBRUARY 6th 1731-2
IN THE 89th YEAR OF HIS AGE
Henry Foche of Rochester, Vicar of Higham P.C.C. Will dated 18th March 1729/30
To sister Ann Foche, for ever, his forth part and other shares in property he holds in common with her and his brother John, in Brabourne, occupied by Thomas Gyles. Also to Ann, for ever, his shares in property in Staple, occupied by William Cock, held in common, as above. Also his share of property given to him by his aunt, Ann Foche in Deal and Sholden, occupied by Abraham Mummery and Peter Hayman . Residue of money, plate, household goods and personal effects, to his "honoured" mother, Elizabeth Foche, except £40, which he gives to brother John, and £50 to the poor of Higham. His mother is executor.
Witnesses: M.S. Wheatley, J. Wheatley and Catherine Watts
Proved 4th April 1732
261. Ledger, In Chancel, Mostly Hidden by North Choir Stalls (Handbook of Higham)
RIC[HARDUS HARGREAVES A. M.]
ECC[LESIAE DE HIGHAM PER ANNOS XXXI]
VIC[ARIUS, COLLEGII JOHANNIS]
[APUD CANTABRIGIENSES]
[QUONDAM SOCIUS]
[DECESSIT NONIS SEPTEMBRIS A. D. MDCCCXXVII
[AETATIS LXIII]
[HIC QUOQUE REQUIESCAT]
[ALICIA]
[CONJUX EJUS DILECTA]
[MORTEM OBIIT ANNO SACRO MDCCCI]
[VIXIT ANNOS XL]
Richard Hargreaves of Strood, Vicar of Higham, P.C.C. Will dated 2nd September 1828
To housekeeper Sarah Barrett, "as a reward for her long and faithful service", an annuity of £140 for life; this from the interest of his investments in the Corporation of London, (Temple Bar and Snow Hill Bonds and Thames Navigation Bonds). To her brother James Irwin Barrett, "as a reward for his attention to me", an annuity of £20, for life.
Household goods and furniture, etc., to Sarah Barrett. His horse chaise and harness to James Barrett. All his money, goods and personal estate to the Barretts.
To his executors, the real estate he holds as mortgagee or trustee, as part of his personal estate.
The Rev. James Wood, Dean of Ely and Master of St. John's College, Cambridge and John William Smith, Doctor of Physic, Rochester are executors.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester, D. Eyre, Surgeon of The Strand and D. R. Lewis, Rochester.
Proved 4th October 1828 Power reserved to Dr Smith
262. Marble Tablet with Crest and Motto, North Wall of Chancel
"STUDY - QUIET"
D.O.M.
HIC JACET
IN CERTA RESURRECTIONIS SPE
FRANCISCUS HEAD, BARONETTUS
HUJUS PAROCHIAE
NATUS ROFFENSI
HERMITAGII CASTELLI
FUNDATOR AB IMO
NATUS 1694
DENATUS 1768
Sir Francis Head Baronet, P.C.C. Will dated 1st April 1768
The first part of the will is taken up by the matter of a marriage settlement dating from 1756, concerning the marriage of the testator's daughter Wilhelmina to Henry Roper. Part of the testator's property is held by Sir Edward Hales, of Canterbury and Thomas Tomlyn of Rochester, in order to raise money to augment the portion of his daughter Campbell Elizabeth Head, together with her share of two lots of £4,000, provided for the marriage settlements of his and his wife's (Dame Mary) daughters, in default of male children. Campbell has recently married the Rev. Dr. William Lill of St. James, Westminster. The sum of £2,333 6s 8d to be raised by the trustees as soon as possible after testator's death.
The parties to the settlement of 1756 are as follows: Henry, Lord Teynham, and his heir, the Hon. Henry Roper, Wilhelmina his wife, eldest daughter of the testator,Edward Bridges of Wotton, Rev, Granville Wheeler , Vicar of Otterden, William Hammond of St. Alban's, (Kent), Rev. Richard Henry Roper of Panton St., Westminster (but now of [ ], Ireland), Moses Mendes of St. Paul, Covent Garden, Philip Dorell of Cadexill (sic), Kent, John Head, D.D. Of Canterbury, John Hawkins of Nash Court, Sir Edward Hales, Thomas Tomlyn, Thomas Barrett of Ickham, Edward Dering of Surrenden, and Edward Ventris of St. Clement Danes.
All his real estate to Campbell Lill for ever. All house contents including pictures but excluding family pictures drawn by Andrea Solar?, and the picture of "Adam and Eve" over the chimney in the picture gallery at his mansion Hermitage. After the death of his widow, the above excluded pictures to always remain in his gallery at the Hermitage.
To daughter Anne Gabriella wife of Hon. John Roper, £500. To the "most necessitous poor men and women of Higham", £50 to those most in need.
Residue of personal estate to daughter Campbell. Daughter Anne is executor.
Witnesses: Rev. Edward Taylor, John Cooke and Richard Lockett
Proved 3rd February 1769
Notes in margins of will:
3rd July 1772
Will not administered by daughter, Anne Roper who has since died. Administration granted to daughter Campbell.
31st October 1820
Will not administered by Campbell, who is now dead. Administration granted to Charles Shadwell of Gray's Inn on behalf of Charles John Lawson of Surrey Lodge. In relation to Right Title and Interest of Lawson in fresh marsh in Bonnington and New Church in Romney Marsh, granted to Sir Francis for 550 years in an indenture dated 21st August 1731. Anne Roper's surviving executor has renounced probate.
HEAD see BRADBRIDGE
263. Ledger, Chancel Floor, Mostly Hidden by South Choir Stalls (Handbook of Higham, 1882)
[BENEATH ARE DEP]OSITED
[THE REMAINS] OF
[CHRISTOP]HER
[SON OF]
[JOSEPH AND SUSANNA]H HINDLE
[WHO DIED 18th SEP]TEMBER
[1855]
[ALSO]
[JOSEPH HIND]LE B. D.
[LATE FELLOW OF ST. JOHN]'S COLLEGE
[CAMBRIDGE AND FOR] 45 YEARS
[VICAR OF THIS PA]RISH
[WHO DIED DEC. 2]3rd 1874
[IN THE 80th YEAR O]F HIS AGE
264. Brass Plaque on Black Marble, South Wall of Chancel
IN MEMORY OF THE
REVEREND JOSEPH HINDLE
M.A., B.D.
FELLOW OF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE
CAMBRIDGE
AND FOR FORTY FIVE YEARS
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
AN EARNEST SIMPLE CHRISTIAN
MINISTER HE PASSED TO REST
ON THE 23rd DECEMBER 1874
IN THE 80th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HINDLE see JACKSON
265. Stained Glass Window, East Wall Chancel
TO THE GLORY OF GOD CHRISTOPHER HINDLE AND SUSANNAH HINDLE DIED DEC. 3rd 1844
AND IN MEMORY OF DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH AND SUSANNAH HINDLE
266. Brass North Wall of Lady Chapel (In this Position in 1882)
"All those that for my soule doth pray,
To the Lord that died on Good Friday,
Graunte them and me by their petition,
Oft our offencis to have remishon,
Ye may perceive with in every age,
This lyffe is but a pilgrimage,
Toward hevyn this ys eternal,
Where God bringe us all Amen"
HERE LYETH ROBERT HYLTON LATE YEOMAN OF YE
GUARD WITH THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE OF MOST
FAMOUS MEMORY HENRY VIII YE WHICH
DEPARTED OUTE OF THIS PRESENT LYFFE THE III DAY
OF DECEMBER ANNO DNI MCCCCCXXIII
267. Ledger, With Armorial Crest, in Chancel, Southern One of Three, Under Altar
HERE RESTETH WHATSOVER WAS MORTAL
OF WILLIAM INGLETT BATCHELOR IN DIVINITY
AND FELLOW OF ST. JOHN'S COLLEDGE IN CAMBRIDGE
SYM TYME VICAR OF THE PARISH OF HIGHAM
(Rest Covered... from Handbook of Higham)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 14th 1659
AND HERE ALSO RESTETH WITH HIM THE BODY
OF HENRY INGLETT HIS SON WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 21st OF THE SAME MONETH
OF JANUARY IN THE
SECOND YEAR OF HIS AGE
"From Serving of Master Deare,
Death tooke me and hath layd me here,
Where sweetly sleeping I Repose,
Till sound of Trump my eyes Unclose"
268. Marble Tablet, South Wall of Chancel
IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD BURN JACKSON
LATE
OR GRAY'S INN
SOLICITOR
WHO DIED 14th NOV. 1841
AGED 44 YEARS
269. Ledger, Chancel Floor (First Name from Handbook of Higham)
BENEATH ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
[R. B. JACKSON WHO DIE]D
14th NOVEMBER 18[41]
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH DAUGHTER OF
JOSEPH AND SUSANNAH HINDLE
[AND] NIECE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd DECEMBER 18[44]
AGED 4 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND ELIZABETH HINDLE
AND COUSIN OF THE ABOVE SUSANNAH
WHO DIED THE 25th APRIL 1846
AGED 29 YEARS
CHRISTOPHER HINDLE LATE OF
HIG[HE]R CROFT NEAR BLACKBURN
LANCASHIRE UNCLE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 20th FEBRUARY 1847
AGED 70 YEARS
SUSANNAH WIFE OF
JOSEPH HINDLE VICAR OF THIS
PARISH WHO DIED 16th MARCH
A. D. 1855 AGED 53 YEARS
GEORGINA MAUD ROSHER
DAUGHTER OF GEORGE & MARY ROSHER
AND GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
SUSANNAH HINDLE
WHO DIED 27th JULY 1868
[AGED 6 ] MONTHS
Richard Burn Jackson, of Gray's Inn, Gentleman P.C.C. Will dated 29th May 1840
From 1832 to the present he has spent a great deal of happy time each year with his brother Rev. David Jackson, to whom he gives his share of their late father's property, which on the death of their mother, is to be divided among her children. He also gives him his gold watch, seal and chain, also a razor case and contents, marked "R. B. Jackson"; a stone snuff box set in silver which David gave to him some years ago. Residue of personal estate (except £200) divided into three equal parts, third to sister Susannah, third to brother David . Brother and brother in law, James Pennington are executors; to brother £100 (part of the £200), the other £100 to sister Mary.
Witnesses: Thomas Griffith , Steward of Gray's Inn and Robert Dennison , Steward's Office, Gray's Inn.
Codicil dated 30th April 1841
He and brother are trustees of marriage settlement on marriage of sister Mary and James Pennington. Trust monies have been advanced from time to time to Pennington. Brother understood that he would be indemnified from consequences of these advances. Executors are to investigate the accounts under the trust; this is to be assessed by counsel who will draw up a deed and get trust in order. A new trustee will be needed when testator dies and any shortfall made up from the remainder of his personal estate.
Witnesses: George Stratton, Clerk to Mr Shadwell, Gray's Inn, Solicitor and Frederick Stratton, Clerk to Mr Jackson
Proved 24th December 1841
Christopher Hindle of Higher Croft, Lower Darwen, Lancashire, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 23rd January 1844
To each of his servants with at death, a suit of mourning. To each of his partners, Messrs. Morton Bond and William Bous, a mourning ring in remembrance of him and as a token of his respect for them. To Ann Charnley, his god daughter, 5gns. To brother John an annuity of £40 for life; after John's death, the fund for this annuity to his personal estate. To brother Joseph (Vicar of Higham) and Lawrence Charnley of Blackburn, Cotton Manufacturer, £2,000 in trust, to invest in public funds. They are to pay the interest of £1,000 of this to his niece Elizabeth Hindle for life. Interest from the other £1,000 to be paid to niece Eleanor Hindle for life.
His half share of freehold cottages near the top of Brandy House Brow, Blackburn (brother Joseph owns the other half), to servant Nicholas Briggs for life. He desires his brother Joseph to give Briggs the other half of the property; if Joseph does not comply with this, executors to pay Briggs a sum equal to the rent of the half owned by Joseph, from his personal estate. To brother Joseph, a large china bowl received from late Dr Barlow, for life; after his death, to his eldest son. His freehold, copyhold and leaseholds, farming stock, horses, carriages, farm implements, household goods and furniture, in his mansion at Higher Croft, and residue of personal estate, to brother Joseph for ever. To Joseph Hindle and Lawrence Charnley, all property he holds as mortgagee or trustee, subject to trusts.
Witnesses: Henry Kenyon, Solicitor, Blackburn and H.W. Tattersall
Proved at Chester 21st June 1847
Proved at London 11th April 1848 Power reserved to Lawrence Charnley
270. Ledger, In Chancel, All but Top Line Hidden by Organ (Handbook of Higham)
IN MEMORY OF
[GEORGE LAKE, LATE OF OAKLEY]
[IN THIS PARISH]
[WHO DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1863]
[AGED 72 YEARS]
George Lake at time of the 1851 Census, a Farmer at Great Oakley; 1,100 acres, employing 30 men. Born at Bapchild
271. Brass Plaque, Formerly under Window South Wall of Chancel, Not Seen (Handbook of Higham)
TO THE HONOUR AND GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE LAKE
WHO DIED FEBY. 26Th 1863
THIS WINDOW WAS RESTORED AND STAINED GLASS INSERTED
272. Brass Plaque, South Wall of Chancel
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PERCY URWICK LASBREY M.A.,
VICAR OF THIS PARISH 1927 – 31
DIED 1st OCT. 1931 AGED 64 YEARS
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY
HIS WIDOW AND CHILDREN
"Prosper thou our Handy Work"
273. Marble with Crest, South Wall of Chancel above Cordewell
SAMUEL LEVINGE ESQ.,
A BARRISTER OF THE INNER TEMPLE
GRANDSON OF SAMUEL CORDENELL (sic)
LATE OF THIS PARISH ESQ.,
DIE 20th NOV. 1748
AGED 82 YEARS
Samuel Levinge, of the Inner Temple, P.C.C. Will dated 2nd April 1747
To cousin Elizabeth Levinge, all personal estate at Higham, including household furniture and live and dead stock, "in and about my farm there". To cousin Widow Wood, £4 per annum, for life. To Frances Moor, £10, and to cousins Mary Martin and Widow Cole, £20 each. To the then child, "to whom I and Mrs Philip Duncombe stood God Father and Mother, about twenty six years ago", if now alive, £20 and her God Mother's silver snuff box. To all nephews and nieces of Philip Duncombe, £5 each. To cousin Francis Levinge, £10, and to cousin Richard Waringe, all his law books and great gold ring, with small diamonds. To poor of Higham, to be distributed as Elizabeth Levinge thinks fit as most in need, £5. To the three daughters of cousin Thomas Levinge of Shepey, £5 each.
To cousin Elizabeth Levinge, all his properties in Kent and Sussex and residue of personal estate; she is executor.
Witnesses: John Walmsley, Thomas Bedall and Clifford Read
Proved 22nd November 1748
274. Brass Plaque, Formerly in North Aisle ? (From Registrum Roffenses)
HERE LYE THE BODIES
OF THREE CHILDREN OF
R. MACHEN ESQ.,
TWO SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER
WHO SEVERALLY DIED IN
THE TRACT OF THREE YEARS
1619
MACHEN see CORDEWELL
275. Medieval Stone on Floor of North Aisle, Near Recess, Not Seen, Under Pews?
(Handbook of Higham)
VLLYEM LEMARY [ ] ME EIT MERCI. AMEN
MERCER see PREBBLE
276. Black Ledger, in Lady Chapel? Not Seen (Registrum Roffenses)
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
ELIZA PARKER
THE WIFE OF
ROBERT PARKER
OF SHINGLEWELL
WHO LEFT ONLY TWO SONS
RICHARD AND ROBERT PARKER
AND BEING OF THE AGE OF
53 YEARS AND ODD MONTHS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE AND WAS BURIED
THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY ANNO DOMINI 1670
277. Black Ledger, with Armorial Crest, Northern One of Three Under Altar (Registrum Roffenses)
IN MEMORY OF THE
REV. RICHARD PEARSON
WHO HAVING LIVED 44 YEARS
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th DAY OF APRIL 1710
IN THE 68th YEAR OF HIS AGE
Richard Pearson, of Shorne, Vicar of Higham, P.C.C. Will dated 16th May 1709
To nephew Richard Pearson of Trinity College, Cambridge, for ever, his houses and lands in Colne in Huntingdonshire; also his nine houses ? in Sutton in the Isle of Ely, upon condition (the preceding lines seem to have been crossed through, although there is no note to that effect), that he pays testator's wife, Mary an annuity of £10 for life. This is in lieu of any claim she may have on his freehold estate. To sister Frances Bletsoe, for life, his house, with household goods, and land at Shorne, purchased from Mr Anthony Fryer, where he now lives; after her death, then to niece Elizabeth Pearson, for ever. Also to the latter, a Bond of £50 owed to him by Mr Richard Buttenshaw of Cobham.
To John Fuller, son of sister Fuller, deceased, 20s and the Bond which his mother owed. To John Pecke and wife Anne, 20s and what rent the testator was owed. To Mary Crispe, Jane Vincent and Elizabeth Carington, £6 each. To Elizabeth Winner ?, sister Steven's daughter, £20; to sister Duncomber and Charles Vavazor, £20 each; to John Vavazor of Rochester, £15, three months after the end of his apprenticeship. To the "poorer sort" of housekeeper in Higham, £3 shared among them. 20s to poor of Shorne and poor of Colne. 10s each to his "menial servants". To Mr Green of Cliffe, Mr Turner of Halstoe, Mr Gibson of Frindsbury and Mr Thornton of Luddesdown, a guinea or a guinea ring. His Willingham lease and lease of Higham to brother Rev. John Pearson of Shelley, Essex, on condition that if testator's wife Mary pays, within a year after his death, brother John £300 for the reversion and inheritance of house and land at Hilton, purchased from Mr Robert Earle, so he can pay legacies. Brother John or his son John, if brother dies, should after receiving the £300 , surrender the title of the Hilton property to testator's wife, for ever.
If the £300 is paid his wife to have extra annuity of £10; she is to have use of household goods, "now with her at Hilton", as long as she lives there. After her death to nieces Frances and Mary Pearson. Brother John to have rents from Higham for five years, after testator's death in order to raise £50 each for his three daughters, Sarah, Frances and Mary; after five years his son John of London,Baker, to have the Higham lease, for ever. He is to pay annuity to his mother.
Residue to brother John of Shelley, on condition that he pays all testator's debts, legacies, annuities, etc. Brother John is executor
Witnesses: J. Baynard, Thomas Tomlin and Ellin Tomlin
Two Codicils, both date 16th March 1709, neither witnessed.
Codicil A:
To Mr Robertson of Chalk, one guinea; to sister Bletsoe, £10; to sister Duncombe's three daughters, £10 each.
Codicil B:
Revokes gift of house and land in Colne and Sutton to Richard Pearson; this now to brother John, to enable to better pay debts and legacies. He can sell properties and to pay testator's widow annuity of £10.
Affidavit dated 5th May 1710
Thomas Bristowe of Allhallows, Bread Street, City of London, Grocer aged 46, and George Wright of St. Michael, Crooked Lane, Turner, aged 36, are sworn. They have known the testator, respectively for 8 and 20 years, and are well acquainted with Pearson's handwriting. They have examined codicils and they are sure they are in testator's hand.
Proved 14th May 1710
278. Ledger in Lady Chapel, Partly Obscured by Organ
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
JOHN PREBBLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 19th 1811 (sic)
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 1822
AGED 74 YEARS
CHRISTOPHER PREBBLE
ESQRE.
BORN 1791 DIED 1873
AGED 82 YEARS
FRANCES MARIA MERCER
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN PREBBLE ESQ.
WIDOW OF COLONEL E.S. MERCER
COLONEL COMMANDANT R. M.
[BORN] A.D. 1788 DIED A.D. 1879
[AT] PECKHAM, NEAR LONDON
SHE LIES IN THIS VAULT
ALSO THE BODY OF
[BENJA]MIN WINKWORTH GRANDSON
[OF THE] ABOVE NAMED JOHN PREBBLE
[WHO DE]PARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 23rd 1813
[AGE]D 7 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
279. Marble Tablet, (Made by Brown of Plymouth), East Wall of Lady Chapel
TO
THE BELOVED MEMORY OF
JOHN PREBBLE, GENT.
OF HIGHAM ABBEY AND SHORNE IN THIS COUNTY
OBIT DEC. 19th 1812 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF ANN HIS RELICT
OBIT OCT. 4th 1822 AGED 74 YEARS
WHO LIES INTERRED IN A VAULT NEAR THIS PLACE
THIS STONE IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED BY THEIR CHILDREN
ALSO MARY TOWNSEND FIRST WIFE OF THE ABOVE
OBIT 25th SEPT. 1775 AGED 29 YEARS
AND RICHARD HER SON
OBIT 20th JAN. 1821 AGED [46] YEARS
ALSO BENJAMIN WINKWORTH GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
OBIT 23rd JANY. 1813 AGED 7 YEARS
John Prebble, of Shorne, Esquire, P.C.C. Will dated 7th February 1811
Desires to be buried at Higham.To wife Ann the use of all his furniture and household goods, for life. After her death, to son Christopher at 24 years; if he dies before then, equally between his three daughters, Mary Ann Winkworth, Frances Maria and Elizabeth Prebble. To son Richard, for life, an annuity of £120, on condition that he releases to executors any rights he has in will of Letitia Akers of Strood, Widow, his great aunt, late of Milton, next Gravesend, dated 6th July 1776, to money retained by testator, on his account, from lands at Cliffe and Higham. His annuity is chargeable on these properties. If son Richard attempts to sell the annuity it will be void and goes into personal estate.
To daughters Frances and Elizabeth, £2,000 each at 21 or marriage (with mother's and executors consent). To daughter Mary Ann Winkworth, £1,000 plus annuity of £100, until son Christopher is 28, then she is to have interest from £3,000 chargeable on his real estate, for life. After her death, the £3,000to her children, equally at 21 years. If there are no surviving children or grandchildren, then to testator's children. Also to Frances Maria, interest on additional sum of £2,000 for life from real estate; after her death, then as above. To daughter Letitia Fenner, wife of Joseph of Long Lane, Southwark, Tanner, £1,000; if she dies within three years of father's death then the £1,000 as she directs in her will, in default then to be shared equally among her children. Also to Letitia, interest of another £1,000 until her children are 21.
To son John, £50; to friends Philip Boghurst of Frindsbury, Gentleman and James Taggart of Chislehurst, Esquire, (two of his trustees and executors), £50 each. To his wife's sister, , Mrs Parker £50; to Mrs Parker, Mr and Mrs Boghurst and Mr Taggart, 2 guineas each for mourning rings. He has provided for son Thomas beyond any legacy to his siblings, so he gets £50. His freehold and leasehold properties and farms in Cliffe, Frindsbury, Higham, Halstow, St. Mary and Shorne and all other real estate and residue of money, live and dead stock , crops and personal estate, to Philip Boghurst, James Taggart, Christopher Prebble and wife Ann, upon trust, to carry on farming and grazing business and pay annuity of £300 to wife Ann. He gives Ann £200; son Christopher has annuity of £100 until he is 24, this is compensation for managing business; he is to allow mother £50 per annum for his board and lodging.
Surplus money to be invested in Public Funds. Any other property not in his occupation or otherwise dealt with to be sold, proceeds for legacies. Residue of personal estate to Christopher at 24; if he dies before then, shared equally among his other children and children of son John at 24.
Trustees can renew leases from St. John's College, Cambridge or elsewhere.
Christopher and wife Ann additional Trustees and Executors.
Witnesses: H. Judkin, Clifford's Inn, John Pool his Clerk and Joseph Groom, Bouverie Street.
Codicil dated 1st September 1812
Has given son Richard annuity of £120, now gives £135, charged on woods and plantations and Blue House Farm, occupied by son Thomas. Legacies to three daughters charged on real and personal estate, revoked.
To daughter May Ann Winkworth, £2,000 and interest on £4,000; to daughter Letitia, £1,000 and interest on £4,000; to daughters Frances and Elizabeth, £2,000 and interest on £4,000. After their deaths the sums of £4,000 shared among their children. To son John £1,500 and £2,500.
Witnesses; D.B. Lewis, Rochester, J. Cooper of Chalk and S, Botting, Servant to Mr Prebble
Codicil dated 15th November 1812
Wife has been given annuity of £300, if she remarries this will cease. Daughter Letitia was given £1,000, this to be paid 3 years after his death. His personal estate as well as real to be charged with legacies.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, William Bilboe and Sarah Botting
Proved 22nd February 1813
280. Marble Tablet, Above Latter
IN MEMORY OF
CHRISTOPHER PREBBLE ESQ.,
FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 13th OF OCTOBER 1873 AGED 82
ALSO OF LOUISA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED ON THE 12th NOV. 1866
AND JOHN LOUIS SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS DROWNED AT SEA
ON THE 24th OF AUGUST 1873
ROSHER see JACKSON
281. Oval Marble Plaque in Porch, Above Door
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF MR. WILLIAM SLAUGHTER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 16th JANUARY 1803 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR. WILLIAM SLAUGHTER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
13th SEPTEMBER 1813 AGED 60 YEARS
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND WIFE OF
MR. MICHAEL WOOLLETT OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 9th DECEMBER 1830 AGED 40
ALSO WILLIAM AND JOHN WOOLLETT TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN
William Slaughter, of Higham, Farmer P.C.C. Will dated 10th April 1813
Richard Knight of Westley Court, Cliffe, Gentleman is executor. To daughter Elizabeth, wife of Michael Woollett of Higham, Miller, £500.
To his executor as a small token of friendship, £10. Residue of all estate to son John at 21 years; if he dies before then with no heirs then to daughter, Elizabeth.
Witnesses; George Telfer and J. Simmons of Rochester
Proved 21st October 1813
282. Ledger in Lady Chapel
IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
STUNT
OF THIS PARISH DIED MAY 2nd
1833 AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM STUNT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1842
AGED 57
ALSO MARY ANN STUNT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1861
AGED 73
William Stunt, of Higham, Gentleman P.C.C. Will dated 11th March 1825
All his real and personal estate to wife Mary Ann; she and her brothers, John and William Henry Fellowes are executors.
Witnesses: James Simmons, Solicitor, of Rochester, Charles May Simmons and J. Mould, Clerks to Mr Simmons.
Codicil dated 9th August 1842
John Fellowes is replaced as executor by testator's brother, John Stunt of Gillingham.
Witnesses: Thomas Bentley, R. H. Beaumont and E. Edwards
Affidavit dated 8th November 1842
Thomas Bentley of Hermitage, Esquire is sworn. He was a witness to the codicil and confirms testator signed it in his presence, and that of Beaumont and Edwards, and that they all signed it in testator's presence.
Proved 10th November 1842. Power reserved to Mary Ann Stunt
283. Ledger, Next to Latter
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SON OF
WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
STUNT
WHO DIED AUGUST 28th 1843
AGED 24 YEARS
TOWNSEND see PREBBLE
284. Ledger, In Chancel,Completely Hidden under North Choir Stalls (Handbook of Higham)
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF THOMAS WARREN, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd
OF OCTOBER 1650 LEAVING KATHERINE
HIS WIFE AND ONE SONNE, NAMELY JOHN WARREN
"His soule we hope that is in
Heaven Blest, His body in the
Earth a while must rest,
Which shall again be raysed
out of the dust, at the
Resurrection of the Just"
HERE LIES ALSO JOHN
WARREN SON OF THE
ABOVE SD.THOMAS AND KATH. WAN.
OBIIT JUNE 23rd 1699 ANNO AETAT 59
Thomas Warren, of Higham, Yeoman, P.C.C. Will dated 28th September 1650
To poor of Higham, 20s; to poor of Strood, 40s. To his "beloved mother", an annuity of 40s for life. To son John £400 at 21. His executor (his wife) is to have use of the £400 during widowhood, for John's education, etc. If she remarries before John is 21, she must hand money to Overseer of will, for John's advantage. To the child his wife is now expecting, £100 at 21. To Elizabeth Warren daughter of John Warren and James Warren son of William Warren, £10 each at 24. To Robert and Parnall Warren two more of William Warren's children, £5 each at 24. If both die before then, their shares to their brother John at 24. To his four brothers, Nicholas, Hamlett, Robert and Edward, 10s each. To sister Baynard, 5s. Residue to his wife, Katherine, who is executor. To aunt Warren for her pains and care with him, £5. His father Loft, Hamblett Warren and Robert Warren are Overseers of will.
Witnesses: Edmund Ellis, Edward Loft and William English
Proved 6th November 1650
285. Stained Glass Window, South Wall of Nave, West End, (See Churchyard)
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING ROSINA, JEMIMA, ALFRED, GEORGE, JAMES, EDWARD
MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD ELLEN, RUTH, AND HER HUSBAND FRANK BLAKE
AND JEMIMA HIS WIFE AND THEIR CHILDREN ROSINA, HELEN
There is a text accompanying it, but the actual inscription is missing. I think it would be appropriate to add it.
"To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Thomas William Whitebread and Jemima his wife and their children Rosina Jemima, Alfred George, James Edward, Ellen Ruth and her husband Frank Blake, also niece and god-child Rosina Helen. erected 1935"
The current text gives the impression that the window was erected for Ellen Ruth Blake and her husband Frank, even though it is largely for the Whitebread family. The window was commissioned by Ellen Ruth Blake, even though she is included in the inscription. Interestingly, the original version of the window did not include the name 'Whitebread' (it read 'in loving memory of Thomas William and Jemima his wife'). This was corrected, possibly while being erected, which is why the framing passes through the names 'William' and 'Jemima', whereas in the original design the framing did not bisect any of the words.
Also interesting is the fact that Ellen Ruth's eldest brother Thomas William Whitebread (d.1896 and the father of Rosina Helen) was not included on the inscription. We assume this was because there was some sort of 'falling-out' between the two families, possibly over the upbringing of Rosina Helen, but I don't think anyone knows for certain. Contributed by Steven Whitbread 5th November 2015
WINKWORTH see PREBBLE
WOOLLETT see SLAUGHTER
286. Marble Tablet, North Wall, North Aisle, (Made by Geere of Rochester)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS YOUENS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1865
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO
OF
MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1855
AGED 73 YEARS
(Buried in Churchyard)
287. War Memorials on North Wall of North Aisle Brass Plaque
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF
THIS PARISH WHO DIED IN THE
GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918
F. J. BLACKMAN
F. A. BOSWORTH M.M,M.M.FR.
H. E. CHARLTON
H. CHILMAID
H. G. CLARE
T. H. COBB
W. R. COBB
H. COOPER
H. CRUNDWELL
S. CRUNDWELL
H. W. DRAY
H. E. E. EASDOWN
R. G. C. EDWARDS
A. E. FLINTHAM
A. FREEMAN
H. GERMAINE
H. B. HINDLE
J. HOWE
F. IRONMONGER
I. IRONMONGER
G. LEVISON
A. O' GRADY
W. PALMER
A. W. H. PEACOCK
J. PRATT
R. J. ROSE
N. A. ROSE
E. T. TRICE
H. E. TRICE
C. E. WEEKES
E. W. A. WILMSHURST
F. W. WINGHAM
H. WRIGHT
T. E. WOTTON
R. N.
R.F.A.
K.R.R.
R.F.A.
K.R.R.
R.N.
M.C. R.W.K.
R.W.K.
QUEEN'S
QUEEN'S
BUFFS
R.G.A.
R.N.
R.N.
R.N.
R.E. LAB. BTN.
R.F.A.
NORTHANTS.
QUEEN'S
R.W.K.
R.W.K.
R.W.K.
MIDDLESEX
R.G.A.
CANADIANS
ROYAL SUSSEX
R.E.
CANADIANS
HAMPSHIRE
R.F.A.
LONDON I.R.
R.I.R.
BUFFS
R.G.A.
288. Framed Paper, North Wall, North Aisle
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
THOSE OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR
LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY AND IN THE
CAUSE OF FREEDOM IN THE SECOND
WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945
"Dulce et Decorum est pro Patria Mori"J. ACOTT
G. BATCHELOR
W. COLEMAN
W. CHILMAID
A. CLARE
L. GILHAM
C. HODGES J. KENWORTHY
F. MARSH
R. OSBOURNE
A. POPE
F. PERKINS
E. ROBERTS
H. SKINNER
H. WARD
Index of Names - from gravestones only
Names Index
ACOTT 288
ADAMS 1
ALLEN 2
ANDERSON 3
ASHLEY 4
AYERS 5
BAKER 6
BARNES 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
BARN(E)S 12
BATCHELOR 288
BENTLEY 3, 249
BLACKMAN 13-15, 287
BLAKE 285
BOGHURST 16
BOSWORTH 287
BOTELER 250
BOTTING 17
BRADBRIDGE 251, 252
BROOKER 18-21, 175
BROWNING 23
BUDDEN 24
BURBIDGE 172
BURROW 25
BUTCHER 26
BUTLER 27
CALDER 28
CANTRELL 2
CARPENTER 29
CHAPMAN 30
CHARLTON 287
CHEESEMAN 31
CHILMAID 287, 288
CLARE 32, 33, 287, 288
CLARK 34, 35, 36
COBB 37, 38, 39, 40,
253-256, 287
CODD 41
COLEMAN 288
COLLINS 42, 43
COOPER 153, 287
CORDENELL 273
CORDEWELL 256
CRADOCK 44, 45
CRAYFORD, 250
CRITTENDEN 46-49
CRUNDWELL 50, 287
CULLEN 51
CUTTRESS 52
DANIELS 53
DARTNALL 258
DARTNALL 54, 55, 56
DAVIS 57
DAY 58
DE MICHELE 145
DILLEY 259
DRAY 287
DUNFORD 59
EARL 60
EASDOWN 61- 64, 287
EDMEADES 65,
EDMONDS 66, 67
EDWARDS 287
ELLIOTT 68
EVERETT 69
EVES 70
FARRINGTON 71
FIELD 251
FISHER 55
FLINTHAM 72, 287
FOCHE 260
FOSTER 73
FREEMAN 287
FRENCH 74-80
FULLER 81, 82, 83
GASKELL 84
GATES 85
GEORGE 86
GERMAINE 287
GIBBS 87
GILHAM 288
GLOVER 134
GODDEN 88
GOODING 89
GOODSELL 218
GOORD 90
GOWER 91
GRADY 287
GRAY 92
GREENFIELD 93
HALL 94
HARGREAVES 261
HARRALL 95
HATCH 96
HAWKINS 97
HEAD 98, 251, 262
HEARLE 99
HEARN 100, 101
HEATH 102
HEWITT 103
HICKMAN 104
HINDLE 105, 263-265, 269,
287
HODGES 288
HOLLANDS 106, 107, 108/
HOMPSTEAD 109, 110, 111
HOPE 112
HOSKINS 113
HOWE 114, 287
HULBERT 115
HUMPHREY 116
HURDEE 117
HYLTON 266
IDE 118
INGLETT 267
INMAN 119
IRONMONGER 107, 287
JACKSON 268, 269
JAMSON 120
JEEVES 55
JOHNSON 121
JONES 122
KENWORTHY 288
KERR 28
KEY 123
LAKE 39,124,125,270,271
LANE 126
LASBREY 127, 272
LASCELLES 128
LATHAM 129
LATTER 130, 131
LEMARY 275
LEVINGE 273
LEVISON 132, 287
LINDRIDGE 133
LONG 134
LUCKHURST 135
MACHEN 274
MACKAY 136
MANSFIELD 38, 40, 256
MARSH 288
MARTIN 18, 137-140
MASTERS 141
McGRATH 146
MERCER 85, 278
MERRICKS 142
MERRIKIN 143
MILTON 146
MISKIN 147
DE MITCHELL 145
MICHELE 148
MORTLEY 149
MORTON 24
MUNDY 150
NASH 142, 151-157
NETTLEINGHAM 158
NEWMAN 159
NOURSE 160
OFFEN 161
OGDEN 162
OSBOURNE 288
PACKMAN 163
PALMER 164, 287
PANGBOURNE 165
PARAMOR 155
PARKER 276
PATTINSON 224
PEACOCK 287
PEARCE 21
PEARSON 277
PENTECOST 166
PERKINS 288
POPE 167
POPE 288
PORTER 168
PRATT
PREBBLE 169, 278, 279, 280
PRICE 172
PRINCE 173
PUCKETT 174
PULTENAY 128
RAYFIELD 175
ROBERTS 176, 288
ROSE 177, 287
ROSHER 178
ROSHER 269
RUSSELL 79
SANGSTER 179
SAUNDERS 9, 180
SAVAGE 152, 181
SHEPHERD 182
SIMMONDS 183
SKINNER 288
SLAUGHTER 184, 281
SMITH 185-192
SMOOKER 193
SPARROW 72
STAINES 65, 194-197
STEDMAN 199
STEELE 198
STEPHENS 200, 201
STOCKER 218
STONEHAM 202
STUNT 203, 282, 283
SUTTON 204
TADMAN 205
TAYLOR 160, 206, 207, 208
THOMPSON 209
THORBURN 210
TOMLIN 211, 212, 213, 214
TOWNSEND 169, 170, 171,
215
TREE 216
TRICE 287
TRIGG 217
TROOD 218
TURNER 219
TWITCHEN 220
TYLER 221
URWICK 127
URWICK 272
VENN 222
VIDLER 223
WADE 224, 224a
WALKER 225
WARD 288
WARDLE 34
WARLTERS 226
WARREN 284
WEBB 227
WEBSTER 102
WEEKES 287
WELLINGS 228
WELLS 229, 230
WHITE 18
WHITEBREAD 231-235,285
WIGGLESWORTH 236
WILLIAMS 237, 238
WILMSHURST 287
WINCH 239
WINGHAM 287
WINKWORTH 278, 279
WOODBINE 240
WOODBURY 183
WOOLARD 17
WOOLLETT 241, 281
WOTTON 287
WREN 242
WRIGHT 243-246, 287
YOUENS 118
YOUENS 247, 248, 286
Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary the Virgin Church, Chatham
Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary the Virgin Church, Chatham, recorded by D. E. Williams.
Introduction St. Mary the Virgin was, at one time, the busiest parish church in Kent. Following redundancy, it had a brief period as the River Medway Heritage Centre but is now empty and neglected. The churchyard is also generally neglected, although, in 2010 and again in 2012, Medway Council cleared undergrowth and self sown sycamores. Unfortunately, during the latter operation, the sarcophagus on the Lloyd tomb was destroyed ! Following the 2012 clearance, more light was let in enabling me to record more worn inscriptions by taking advantage of raking light.
In 1946 the Chatham Borough Surveyor produced a map of the churchyard, pinpointing every monument, although there were some inaccuracies and at least one omission. Unfortunately, in 1959, the same authority cleared the western portion of the churchyard of almost all the existing monuments, (about 200), without a proper record being made. This was a baffling piece of municipal vandalism because there is more than adequate wall space to have accommodated all of these monuments.
Although the churchyard monuments had been transcribed by the Kent Family History Society in 1986, I thought a fresh transcript might be useful, especially because I believe it is important to follow the original layout, this is not the case in the K.F.H.S. version.
Soon after I started, I realised that there were some omissions, inaccurate names and dates in the K.F.H.S. version. However, many of the inscriptions recorded by the K.F.H.S. are no longer legible, and some monuments are missing altogether! I have tried to be as accurate as possible, making use of the parish registers, wills and other sources to confirm dates and names.
I have included thorough précis of all the wills I could find, and brief notes on as many individuals as I could. These basic notes come from sources such as directories, newspapers and parish registers.
D. E. Williams June 2012
Section A South & West walls of Church Yard
Section B South Eastern portion of Church Yard
Section C North East portion of Church Yard
Section D Miscellaneous Locations
Index of Names - from gravestones only
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Section A 1-25 Section B 26-134 Section C 135-192 Section D 193-204
Names Index
ACKWORTH 42
ACWORTH 23
ADAMS 26
ADAMSON 27
AGGAR 135
ALMOND 19
ASHDOWNE 28
ASHENDEN 204
AUSTEN 136
BAKER 29
BALDOCK 137
BALE 30
BATE 31
BATES 138
BEAVAN 198
BEEKE 139
BELL 62
BEVERSTOCK 140
BLOUD 77
BODDINGTON 141
BOLDOCK 110
BOND 32
BOORMAN 33
BORER 34
BOWER 65
BRADBURY 35
BRANAN 27
BRYANT 193
BUCHANAN 126
BUCK 143
BUDDEN 36
BUNCE 37
BURKETT 69
BURROWS 16
BURTENSHAW 3
BURTON 84, 144
BUTLER 47
BYCRAFT 38CANE 145
CARTER 39, 146
CATLETT 40
CAZENEUVE 41 42
CHAMBERS 121
CHAPMAN 43
CHAPPLE 147
CHASE 44
CHESMAN 46
CHILD 148
CHURCH 45
CHURCHILL 40
CLARK 149
CLEMENTS 150
COLLEY 46
COSTOBODIE 172
CROCKFORD 146
CROFT 46
CUNNINHAM 47
DADD 47
DAFFORNE 48, 49, 50
DAWES 69
DICKERSON 51
DUPORT 52
EASTREY 53
EFFREY 54
ELLIS 20
FAIRHALL 151
FARR55
FAWLER 56
FIELD 57, 121
FLEMING 1
FOREMAN 152
FORSTER 161
FRANKLIN 177
FRIEND 58
GANNIKELL 153
GEORGE 154
GIBBS 165
GILBERT 42, 169
GORDON 194
GOUGH 71
GREEN 56, 59
GREENFIELD 155
GUY 60
HACK 61
HADDELL 21
HAMILTON 62
HAMLEY 63
HANNA 156
HARGOOD 195
HARTLY 64
HASSELL 65
HASTHICK 11
HAYLER 66
HEPBURN 177
HICKES 67
HIGGINS 78
HILLS 196
HODGES 68
HOOPER 69
HORLEY 157
HOWARD 158
HOWELL 68
HUBBARD 70, 71
HUCKLE 72
HULBERT 197
HUMPHREYS 73
HUNTER 99
HURD? 75
HUTCHINGS 198INGRAM 109
IRONS 76
IRWIN 6
JACKSON 77, 78, 98, 159
JARMON 79
JEFFERYS 121
JENNINGS 80
JOBSON 160
KING 81
KIRBY 161
KITE 162
LAMPERD 163
LANDEN 29, 61
LANE 82, 83
LAW 204
LIGHT 164
LLOYD 47, 84, 85
LOGIE 95
LONG 86, 87
LOWEN 67
LUCEY 7
Section A 1-25 Section B 26-134 Section C 135-192 Section D 193-204
MANLEY 69
MANSFIELD 165
MARK 140
MARSHALL 88
MASTERS 89
MATHIAS 90
MAWBY 166
MAXWEL 167
McCRUMMEN 91
MEAD 92
MEREDITH 15
MILLER? 168
MILLFORD 163
MILLS 169
MITCHELL 93
MONK 94
MONTGOMERIE 90
MOORE 84
MORRIS 95,150, 170
MUDDLE 61
MUNN 61
NASH 171
NICHOLASS 25
NOBLE 61
NORTH 96
NORTHCOTE 97
ORREN 6
OULSON 98PAGE 42
PAINE 99, 106
PALLISER 172
PARFITT 100
PARLBY 101
PAUL 174
PAYNE 198
PEARNE 173
PETTS 18
PETTY 174
POTTEN 102
PRATTEN 103
PROCTOR 175
PROSSER 176RANDALL 199
REA 10
REDMAN 57, 104
REED 57
RENNOLLS 179, 104
RICH 105
RICHARDSON 177, 182
RISKELLEY 106
ROBBINS 178
ROBINSON 179
ROGERS 180
SANDERTON 99
SHOLL 107
SHOTWATER 146
SIMSON 200
SKINNER 108
SMITH 58, 109, 110, 111, 181,
182, 183, 201
SPARKES55
SPENCER 69
STEELE 32
STEPHENS 112
STRANGE 184
STROUGHILL 2
SUTHERLAND 113
SWANTON 125
TERRY 114
TESTER 115
THOMAS 21, 116
TILBY 117
TOWERS 202
TRATTLES
TRIBE 119
TROTT 120
TROY 41, 42
TURNER 149
TUSON 121
TYHURST 123
TYLER 8
VINALL 185
WALCOTT 189
WALKER 186
WALL 37, 61, 124
WALSINGHAM 89WALTER 47, 125
WARING 203
WARRE 172
WEATHERALL 126
WEEDEN 127
WEEKS 128
WELDISH 123
WEST 144, 152
WESTON 72
WHITE 13, 187
WHITEHEAD 25, 129
WIGHTMAN 130
WILDISH 123
WILKINS 188
WILKINSON 12
WILLARD 131
WILLS 132
WINCH 133
WINDEYER 134, 204
WISEMAN 189
WOOD 190
YOUNG 2
Section A 1-25 Section B 26-134 Section C 135-192 Section D 193-204
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SECTION A SOUTH AND WEST WALLS OF CHURCHYARD - M.I.S OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH, CHATHAM RECORDED BY DAVID WILLIAMS
St Mary the Virgin Church, Chatham M.I.s with Index of names
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary the Virgin Church, Chatham - recorded by D. E. Williams 2012
Section A - South & West walls of Church Yard
South Wall of Churchyard - (East to West) - (All standing Headstones unless otherwise stated)
1. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF Mrs. MARY FLEMING
WHO DIED THE 29th OF JANUARY 1808
AGED 45 YEARS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
H. H. M. FLEMING
LATE CAPT. OF H. M. BGDE. OF GUARDS
WHO DIED FROM THE EFFECTS OF FALLING
FROM HIS HORSE WHILE [ ]
FROM PESHAWAR TO [ ]
[ ] FEBRUARY 1852
HE WAS THE ONLY SON OF H. H. FLEMING
MILITARY KNIGHT OF WINDSOR
BELOVED AND REGRETTED BY ALL WHO
KNEW HIM
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN HUGH FLEMING
MILITARY KNIGHT [OF WINDSOR]
[ WHO DIED] [ JULY?][1856]
Captain Henry Hugh MacKenzie Fleming was in the army from 1840. He wrote letters to his family describing his life in India and Afghanistan, 1840 – 51. He was in the Sikh War 1848-49, and was present at the Battle of Chillianwala (1849). The letters are contained in 1 volume at the British Library, Mss. Eur. C260
The Military Knights of Windsor are retired military officers who receive a pension and accommodation at Windsor Castle, and who provide support for the Order of the Garter and for the services of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. They are commanded by a senior retired officer as Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor.
2. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
NATHANIEL STROUGHILL
OF THIS PARISH PLUMBER AND GLAZIER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th OF APRIL 1812
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND REBECCA YOUNG
WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
ALSO BARZILLAI STROUGHILL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 25th OF NOVEMBER 1814
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JAMES YOUNG
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 20th OF NOVEMBER 1838
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA YOUNG
[WIFE] OF THE ABOVE JAMES YOUNG
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 21st OF MARCH 1846 AGED 75 YEARS
From the Maidstone Journal
"Died April 11th (sic) while taking a walk with one of his children, near Fort Pitt, Chatham,
Mr. Stroughill, of Ordnance Place. He had been for some time past in a bad state of health . "
3. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
BERTRAM GEORGE BURTE[NSHAW ]
OF H.M.S. COMUS WHO DIED ON HIS P[ASSA]GE
HOME FROM CHINA WHERE IT PLEASED GOD
TO PRESERVE HIM THROUGH THE WAR AND
MANY GREAT DANGERS, HE DIED OF DISSENTRY
AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE THE 26th OF JANY.
1858 AND WAS BURIED ON SHORE. HE WAS MUCH
RESPECTED AND LAMENTED BY THE SHIP'S COMPANY
TO WHICH HE BELONGED. HE WAS AN AFFECTIONATE
SON AND BROTHER, HIS DISCONSOLATE MOTHER
AND SISTER ARE LEFT TO DEPLORE HIS LOSS
AGED 24 YEARS
H.M.S. Comus was a 14 gun Sloop (from Times reports)
4. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GRACE JANE [WIFE OF]
Mr. JOHN ORREN
WHO DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1847
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
5. Headstone Illegible
6. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF Mrs. GRACE IRWIN
WIFE OF RICHD. IRWIN WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE MARCH THE [ ] 1812 AGED 31 ? YEARS
ALSO [TWO] OF THEIR CHILDREN
ALEXNDR. GEO. DIED MARCH THE 28th 1806
AGED 2 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS
RICHD. WILLM. DIED JAN. THE [ ] 1809
AGED [ ] MONTHS
Richard Irwin, Block, Mast, Oar and Pump Maker, High Street. (Wright's Directory 1838
7. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN LUCEY OF THIS PARISH
DIED MAY 21st 1804
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED MARCH 13th 1801
AGED 45 ? YEARS
ELIZABETH SMART
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCT. 24th 1800
AGED ONE YEAR
CHARLES LUCEY SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 25th 1818 AGED 32 ? YEARS
8. Headstone
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MAY CLARA
DAUGHTER OF
CAPT. TYLER 80th REGT.
AND SOPHIA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1848
AGED 2 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
9. Headstone Illegible
10. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MAJOR HENRY REA
OF THE ROYAL MARINES WHO DIED APRIL 9th 1816
AGED 41 YEARS
[IN] HIM THE SERVICE LOST A MOST GALLANT
OFFICER AND HIS FRIENDS A VALUABLE
MEMBER OF SOCIETY
ALSO OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT GREENWICH 19th JANUARY
1837 AGED 64 YEARS
AND THEIR SONS
HENRY WHO DIED AT GREENWICH
17th FEBRUARY 1837 AGED 31 YEARS
AND WILLIAM Mc DONALD
WHO DIED ON THE COAST OF AFRICA
9th NOVEMBER 1833 AGED 23 YEARS
11. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. THOMAS HASTHICK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 4th DAY
OF OCTOBER 1827 AGED 64 YEARS
"Beneath this stone his ashes rest,
Whose memory fills my aching breast,
He sleeps unconscious of the tears
Which tells my tale of sorrow here"
12. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LOUISA WILKINSON
RELICT OF
COL. W. WILKINSON
10th REGT.
OBIIT 25th SEPTEMBER 1850
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM NIVE WIKINSON
SON OF THE ABOVE
OBIIT 1st AUGUST 1834
AEAT 12 YEARS
13. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WHITE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29th OF MAY 1817
AGED 31 YEARS
ALLSO (sic) HARRIOT WHITE
SECOND WIFE OF WILLIAM
WHITE OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY
THE 21st 1825 AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO Mr. WILLIAM WHITE
WHO DIED 20th AUGUST 1845
AGED 56 YEARS
14. Headstone Illegible
End of the South Wall
West Wall of Churchyard (South to North)
15. Headstone
TO THE MEMORY
OF
RALPH
THE BELOVED SON OF
RICHARD AND ADELAIDE MEREDITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th JANUARY 1843
AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
"The Lord gave and
the Lord hath taken away"
16. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
ENSIGN MARK BURROWS
OF THE 15th ROYAL BATTN. WHO DIED
SEPT. 15th 1821 AGED 52 YEARS
LEAVING A DISCONSOLATE WIDOW &
SIX CHILDREN TO LAMENT THEIR LOSS
17. Headstone Illegible
18. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PETTS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DEC. 13th 1828
AGED 33 YEARS
HE HAD ISSUE BY ANN HIS WIFE
ONE SON [AND] 3 DAUGHTERS
VIZ. WILLIAM, [ ], ELLEN AND ANN
[ ]
A Cashier: (Consistory Court of Rochester Will)
19. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. RICHARD ALMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 8th DAY OF JANUARY 1821
AGED 46 YEARS
20. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE MATILDA
THE AFFECTIONATE WIFE OF
LIEUT. COL. ELLIS, C.B.
ROYAL MARINES
WHO DIED
(AFTER A FEW HOURS ILLNESS)
THE 22nd DECEMBER 1847
AGED 52 YEARS
"She did him good and no evil
all the days of her life"
ALSO OF
1st LIEUT. S. B. ELLIS, R. M.
THE BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE WHO
DIED ON THE 18th
PRECEEDING BY FOUR DAYS ONLY THE
MOURNFUL DEMISE OF HIS
MUCH REGRETTED MOTHER
AND OF DISEASE CONTRACTED
ON SERVICE IN SOUTH AMERICA
AGED 22 YEARS
21. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. CHARLES HADDELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JULY 1832
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
FREDERICK STEPHEN THOMAS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 15th ?
OF OCTOBER 1845 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO
FREDERICK JOHN HADDELL
WHO DIED NOV. 19th 1849 AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO
Mrs. ANNE HADDELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 13th DECEMBER 1852
AGED 65 YEARS
Ann Haddell, Widow, formerly of the Brook, now of 7 Whittaker Place, New Road, Chatham, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 19th March 1853
Property she inherited from her father, William Loft, of Stone Street, Gravesend; two freehold houses in Bath Street, Gravesend, (formerly Piper Street), and six leasehold houses in Stone Street, to be sold. Money raised, after expenses, shared between her children, Charles, Loft, John, Mary Ann Thomas, wife of Stephen William Thomas, and Charlotte Haddell. If Mary Ann dies before her mother, then her share to her son Frederick Stephen Thomas.
Clothes shared equally between daughters. Son in law, Stephen Thomas, Confectioner, formerly of Chatham High Street, and son Charles are joint executors.
Witnesses: Samuel Adams, Lower Whittaker Place, New Road, Chatham, and William Paine, 16 Lower Whittaker Place, New Road, Chatham.
Proved 13th April 1853: Stephen William Thomas of New Road, Chatham, "Gentleman" and Charles Haddell of Ordnance Place, Chatham, Carpenter.
Affidavit dated May 1843
William Paine and Samuel Adams sworn that will is authentic and that they were present when Ann Haddell signed it.
Value of Goods and Effects under £450
Valuation of property of Ann Haddell of 15 High Street, Ordnance Place, Chatham.
5 houses in Stone Street, Gravesend, two years lease unexpired
1 house at 15 High Street, Ordnance Place, Chatham.
Mortgage on house in Ordnance Place
Interest due
Sundry bills owing to trades people
Burial
Sundry expenses
£220 ?
£100
£400 ?
£175 3s. 9d
£285 8s 3d
£80
£4
£20 16s 9d
£5 12s
£2 15s
£113 3s 9d
Testator died at Ordnance Place
Stephen William Thomas of 3 Lower Whittaker Place.
Haddel and Loft, Furniture Brokers of 4 Military Road, Chatham (1855 Post Office Directory)
22. Headstone Illegible
23. Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. EDWARD ACWORTH
WHO DIED MARCH 3rd 1822
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER THE
9th 1854 AGED 87 YEARS
"For me to live is Christ and to die is gain"
Edward Acworth, of Gillingham, (Parish Register)
Table Beer Brewer ? (Holden's Directory, 1809)
24. Headstone Face to wall !
25. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs HARRIOT NICHOLASS WIFE OF
JAMES NICHOLASS AND DAUGHTER
OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH
WHITEHEAD OF THIS PARISH
SADLER, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 3rd OF DEC. 1803 AGED 22 YEARS
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Section B - South Eastern portion of Church Yard, adjoining Dock Road
26. Headstone
THOMAS ADAMS, DIED 1753
THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WAS OBVIOUSLY INTENDED
FOR SOMEONE ELSE, HIS WIFE ? BUT NEVER USED
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS ADAMS
LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th OF SEPT. 1753
AGED 65 YEARS
"In pain I lived, I pain I died,
In hopes with CHRIST for to abide"
Thomas Adams, The Elder, was a Grocer of Chatham, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 24th February 1753
To his wife, Arthabella, one third of his properties in Chatham and St. Margaret's, Rochester, or elsewhere, for life.
She is to pay, when needed one third of cost of repairs. After her death, the properties go to son Thomas and daughter Anne, wife of George Palmer of St. Margaret's, Shipwright, equally shared, they also to pay their share of repairs.
To son Thomas and sister Anne, each, one of the remaining two thirds of the properties, for ever, on same terms.
All his ready money, securities, debt, rings, plate, linen, woollen, beds, bedding, household and shop goods, stock in trade,pay and wages in Chatham Dock Yard and other personal estate to wife, son and daughter, equally shared.
Son Thomas and George Palmer, joint executors.
Signs with a very shaky hand.
Witnesses: William Woodcock, William Clark and Thomas Jordan
Proved 25th September 1753
27. Headstone
ELIZABETH ADAMSON, WIFE OF JOHN,
PORTER OF CHATHAM DOCKYARD?, DIED 1783
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th APRIL
1783 AGED 26 YEARS
ELIZABETH ADAMSON
WIFE OF JOHN ADAMSON
AND DAUGHTER OF
JAMES BRANAN ESQ.
-----------------Ground Level----------------
[OF ANTIGUA]
[ALSO Mr. JOHN ADAMSON]
[PORTER OF CHATHAM DOCKYARD]
[DIED THE 15th OF JULY 1796 AGED 83 (sic) YEARS]
John Adamson was the Dock Yard Porter,c.1795 salary £30 p.a. (Universal British Directory, c. 1795)
The bracketed lines are from the KFHS transcription of 1986. The stone is very worn, even below ground. It is very doubtful that Adamson was 83 when he died, if Elizabeth was 26 when she died.
28. Headstone
JOHN AND JANE ASHDOWNE, BOTH DIED 1763
ONE OF THE STONES FORMERLY IN THICK UNDERGROWTH
IN MEMORY
OF JOHN ASHDOWNE
LATE OF EAST MALLING
WHO DIED THE [ ] [OF] JANY. 1763
AGED 74 ? YEARS
[ALSO] JANE ASHDOWNE
WHO DIED [ ] APRIL 1763
------------Ground Level------------
AGED 78 YEARS
29. Headstone
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. GEORGE BAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT. 6th ? 1814
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO Mr. THOMAS BOYS
WHEELWRIGHT OF THIS PARISH
AND UNCLE TO THE ABOVE, HE DIED
FEBY. 13Th 1815 AGED 88 YEARS
NEAR THIS PLACE THE REMAINS
OF HANNAH [ ] BOYS
[ ] DIED
[APRIL] [ ] 1821 AGED [55] YEARS
ALSO Mr. WILLIAM LANDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 21st ? 18[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
Front
Mostly Illegible
30. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr THOMAS BALE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1844
AGED 36 YEARS
Thomas Bale was a Music Master of Whittaker's Place, New Road, Chatham (Wright's Directory, 1838)
31. Ledger on Ground
TO PROTECT THE REMAINS
OF
ELIZABETH ELLEN
THE BELOVED WIFE
OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM BATE
OF THE ROYAL MARINES
DIED 3rd JANUARY 1830
AGED 41 YEARS
BELL see HAMILTON
BLOUD see JACKSON
BOLDOCK see SMITH
32. Headstone
GEORGE
SON OF FRANCIS STEELE
AND ANN BOND
DIED THE 16th OF DECEMBER 1780
AGED 2 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS & 3 DAYS
ALSO FRANCIS GEORGE THEIR SON
DIED THE 30th OF AUGUST 1783
AGED 8 MONTHS AND 2 WEEKS & 5 DAYS
THOMAS [ ] THEIR SON DIED
THE [ ] OF MAY 1788 AGED [ ] MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE ANN BOND
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF DECEMBER 1817
IN THE 60th YEAR OF HER AGE
INTERRED AT SUTTON NEAR DARTFORD
"She was an affectionate Wife and
Mother and a Sincere Friend"
33. Fallen Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA
WIFE OF Mr. GEORGE BOORMAN
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1831
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN
FRANCES AND FREDERICK
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
34. Headstone, mostly eroded
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS BORER WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th OF FEB. 17[ ]
AGED 54 ? YEARS
BOWER see HASSELL
BOYS see BAKER
35. Headstone, Partly in Tree
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr JOHN BRADBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 7th OF
[ FEBRUARY] 18[03] AGED 40 YEARS
[ALSO] [ ] CHILDREN [WHO DIED]
[IN THEIR INFANCY} ?
BRANAN see ADAMSON
BUCHANAN see WEATHERALL
36. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF
Mr. JAMES BU[DDE]N
WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIF]E
THE 5th DAY OF M[A]R[CH] [18]45
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
Mr. JAMES [BUDD]EN
OF TH[IS] [PARISH]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th DAY OF MARCH? [18]45
AGED 50 YEARS
[ALSO] MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND MARY BUDDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th DAY OF DECEMBER 1841
IN THE 17th YEAR OF HER AGE
AMELIA MARY BUDDEN
[JULY 1846]
[AGED 2 YEARS]
THOMAS GREGORY BUDDEN
[APRIL 1851]
[AGED 2 YEARS]
James Budden, Victualler of the Canteen, Chatham, Landlord of the Red Lion, Chatham, (Wright's Directory 1838) P.C.C. Will dated 17th June 1845
To son William a Sargent in the Army, £200 from the sum of £400 in the 3 ½ % Bank Annuities. Rest of the £400, and another £400 in the same stock, to his executors, upon trust. Executors to retain interest during minority of son Thomas, now 19, and to pay it to him until he is 21, then to pay him one of the £400 sums.
The House he lives in for remainder of lease, stock in trade, furniture, plate, linen, china, etc. to executors, upon trust, to sell for legacies, after usual expences.
To son James £100
To executors, £50 to invest in Chatham Savings Bank for grandchild Joseph Smith, son of daughter Elizabeth wife of Josiah Smith, until he is 21, when the £50 and all interest is paid to him. If he dies pre 21, money goes to his siblings equally shared; if he dies with no siblings living, then to testators three sons, James, William and Thomas in equal shares.
To friend William Hammond of Frindsbury £25 to share among his children, as he thinks fit.
To friend Mrs Madden of Chatham, sister of William Hammond, £25 to share among her children.
To his "faithful servants", Joseph Hollings and Bridget ........ ?, who have been with him some time, £10 each, as a token of respect.
To Paul Goldstone of Rochester, Grocer, one of his executors and trustees, £5 for his trouble.
Residue, ¼ to son William, remaining ¾ to executors for son Thomas, as above. If Thomas dies pre 21, then to sons James and William, equally shared.
William Hammond and Paul Goldstone, Trustees and Executors
Witnesses: Charles Stroughill, 7 Coleman Street, London and Nathaniel Stroughill of Frindsbury
Proved 21st July 1845
37. Broken Headstone, Top Half Lying on Ground
IN MEMORY OF
DANIEL BUNCE
OF THIS PARISH DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF SEPTEMBER 17[78]
AGED 35 YEARS
DANIEL SON OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUG. THE 1st 1792
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[AND] WID. OF Mr WILLIAM WALL ?
[ ]
[ ]
Daniel Bunce, Baker of Chatham, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will (on a Naval printed form) dated 25th August 1778
Everything to wife Sarey, who is sole executor.
Witnesses: Christopher Hayes and Francis Datton or Dalton
Proved 14th September 1778
BURKETT see HOOPER
38. Headstone
LEFT: HENRY AND ANN BYCRAFT, DIED 1746 & 1747
RIGHT: HENRY AND SUSANNAH HARTLY, DIED 1680 & 1705
THESE STONES HAVE BEEN MOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL
POSITION TO FLANK THE MAIN CHURCHYARD PATH
HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
HENRY BYCRAFT OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY THE 20th 1746
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO TWO SONS THOS. & HENRY
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO HERE LIES YE BODY OF ANN
WIFE OF HENRY BYCRAFT WHO
DIED FEB. 28th 1747 AGED 74 YEARS
39. Headstone ,Top Half Eroded
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM CARTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 10th ? 1801
AGED 65? YEARS
LIKEWISE SUSANNAH SECOND WIFE OF
THE SAID WILLIAM CARTER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE APRIL 18th 1818 AGED 78 YEARS
William Carter, Timber Merchant, P.C.C. Will, dated 26th February 1798
Wife Susannah is executor. Lands and properties, freehold and leasehold, money, bonds, plate, linen, clothes, furniture, household goods and stock in trade, to wife for ever, on condition that she pays from property rents, £25 per annum for life, to his mother, Hannah Carter of Sittingbourne. If his mother dies before his brother, Charles Carter of Deptford, at Queenhithe, Shipwright, then Charles has the £25 per annum.
To niece, Elianor York daughter of Thomas York of Warbleton, Sussex, £50 per annum, if she survives her aunt, his wife, Susannah, then all estate to her for life and her male issue, or if none to her female issue, born in wedlock, for ever.
Witnesses: George Jefferys, W. Whitehead and Edward Jefferys
Affidavit dated 31st July 1801
Elizabeth Parry of Chatham, Spinster and David Baxter Lewis of Rochester, Gent., sworn that they knew and were well acquainted with William Carter for several years to the time of his death; they have seen him sign his name several times, and are acquainted with his handwriting and are sure the will is authentic.
Proved 9th August 1801
40. Headstone
CATLETT FAMILY,1764, 1773, 1774 & 1777 ?
THIS STONE HAS BEEN MOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL
POSITION TO FLANK THE MAIN CHURCHYARD PATH
ON MAIN PATH AS ABOVE
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN CHURCHILL CATLETT
DIED DECEMBER 27th 1764
AGED 33 ? YEARS
ELIZ. CATLETT MOTHER OF
THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 3rd 1773
AGED 68 ? YEARS
GEORGE CATLETT, JUN.
DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV.
30th 1774 AGED 33 YEARS
GEORGE CATLETT, SEN. ? DEPARTED
THIS LIFE AUG. 2nd ? 17[ ] IN THE 77th ?
YEAR OF HIS AGE
41. Chest Tomb, high above pavement
North Side
SUSANNA WIFE OF Mr. JACOB CAZENEUVE
DIED APRIL 5th 1731 AGED 56 YEARS
MARY HER DAUGHTER, WIFE OF CAPT. THO. TROY
DIED AUGUST 8th 1760 AGED 38 YEARS
42. Ledger
LEFT: TRIBE CHEST TOMB, RIGHT: CAZENEUVE / TROY CHEST TOMB
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
[WIFE OF] JACOB CAZENEUVE TROY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 15th 179[5]
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO Mr. JACOB CAZENEUVE TROY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER [ ] 179[8]
AGED 48 YEARS
[ ALSO FOUR OF THEIR CHILDREN ?]
SUSANNAH ? [ ]
[FANNY] [DIED] [ ] [APRIL] 1787 AGED 6 ? YEARS
[CAROLINE] [DIED] [ ] [JUNE] 1787 AGED 7 YEARS
[LETITIA] [DIED] [ ] DECEMBER 1789 AGED 8 MONTH
West Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF WILLIAM
ONLY SON OF
WILLIAM PAGE ESQ.
SURGEON
AND AUGUSTA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED [ ] FEBRUARY [ ]
AGED [ ] MONTHS
RICHARD ACKWORTH
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
AUGUSTUS H.
GILBERT ESQ. R.N.
AND MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED JULY
[ ] 1852 AGED 4
YEARS
Jacob Cazeneuve Troy, Distiller and Wine Merchant, P.C.C. Will dated 12th April 1798
To William Lovell Ruffin of Chatham, Surgeon and Stephen Simson of Deptford, Gentleman all his freeholds, upon trust, to sell. They to invest half of money in Government or other good securities. Dividends to his wife Smart Bradley Troy, for life; after her death, upon trust, to share principal among his children by his first wife, Mary, and by his present wife, at 21.
The other half, upon trust, to children as above at 21, or day of marriage for girls, if Smart consents., or earlier for their preferment in the world. Until freeholds are sold, trustees to receive rents.
To wife Smart, household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, glass.
To Trustees £20 each for mourning. Residue to them upon trust, to sell and invest proceeds as above. Interest towards maintenance and education of his children. If wife wishes to carry on business of wine and spirit merchant, and distiller, trustees to permit her. Valuation to be made of business and wife to enter a Bond of Obligation to Trustees for sufficient sum; this to be paid to children at 21.
He is bringing up son John to the business; if he is willing to carry on half of business when he is 23, wife will admit him into partnership and have half profits.
Son John is to pay value of half the stock goods, etc. If wife wants to quit, she must give six months notice to executors, delivering stock goods to executors. If value less than at testator's death, she to make up difference if any. If at death of wife or her quitting business, executors to deliver stock goods of business to son John, he to pay trustees valuation.
Legacy to wife in lieu of any further claim on his properties. She within six months of his death, to give release and discharge of all her right title and interest, to his trustees. If she does not accept legacy or does not give the release, and brings a suit for Dower Thirds, or any other part of his real estate, then her legacy is void.
Executors, during minority of his children can, if interest not sufficient, use some of principal for putting children apprentice as they think fit.
Certain freeholds properties at Gillingham, which after the death of his first wife, came to sons John, Richard and Thomas, her only sons and co-heirs in gavelkind. Frances, widow of Richard Cook, late of Chatham, Linen Draper, mother of his late wife, who by her will caused certain legacies to be paid to all his children, by Mary. He intends all his children by both wives to be treated equally.
If one trustees dies the other can, with his wife's consent, appoint a replacement. His trustees are guardians of his children until they are 21, they are also his executors.
Witnesses: Stephen Hart, John Acworth and William Jefferys, Attorney, Chatham
Proved 18th April 1799
From The Times,1854, "Augustus H. Gilbert, to Paymaster of St. George, 120"
43. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN CHAPMAN
WATCHMAKER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 3rd OF DECEMBER 1757
AGED 35? YEARS
John Chapman, Watch Maker of Chatham, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 9th December 1757
To son John £300 to be put out in interest in best security as possible until he is 21, when the £300 and interest is paid to him. To brother James of Cissel Street, Middlesex, Looking Glass Frame Maker, £5; to brother William of Grub Street, London, Frame Gilder, £5; to brother Henry of Chatham, Watch Maker, £5 at 21; to Ann, Sarah and William Hayler, a gold ring each to the value of 1gn.
Leasehold properties in Chatham and ready money owing to him, plate, linen, woollen, copper, brass, pewter, household goods, stock in trade, to wife Elizabeth.
If son John dies pre 21 then the £300 to wife Elizabeth, she is executor. If Elizabeth dies before son John is 21, he requests "trusty friend", Robert [ crease] of Chatham, Tailor, to pay son his legacy at 21.
Witnesses: Matthew Norris, James Paine and John Austen
Proved 16th January 1758
44. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE HAYTER
THE BELOVED AND ONLY DAUGHTER
OF
JOSEPH AND MARY CHASE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 28th 1848
[ ]
45. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CATHERINE C[HURCH]
WIFE OF ELLIOTT CHURCH
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 23rd 1794 AGED 29 YEARS
[ ]
MARY ANN CHURCH DAU[GHTER]
[ ] AGED 29 YEARS
[
Elliott Church, a Baker, on the Brook, (Pigot's Directory, 1824)
46. Headstone
COLLEY AND CROFT, BOTH OF THE NAVY ARMS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. JAMES COLLEY
OF THE NAVY ARMS, CHATHAM
WHO DIED JULY 21st 1814
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
Mr. CHESMAN CROFT
OF THE NAVY ARMS
WHO DIED MAY 26th 1829
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO OF
Mrs. ELIZA CROFT
WIFE OF
Mr. CHARLES CHESMAN CROFT
[ ] [AB]OVE
[ ]
James Colley, Victualler of Chatham, P.C.C. Will dated 27th June 1814
To wife Elizabeth, John Tribe the Younger, Inn Holder and Thomas Groves, Cordwainer, £400 upon trust, to pay the £400 to all his children, Elizabeth, James, Mary and Amelia (all infants under 21)in equal shares at 21. Interest to be used for their maintenance and education, and for eventually for placing them apprentice. In meantime the £400 to be invested in Public Funds. Most of this will concerns trust details.
Ready money, investments, utensils of trade, household goods, furniture, plate, china, glass etc. and residue (except legacy of £400) to wife Elizabeth, who with John Tribe and Thomas Groves id joint executor
Witnesses: William Jefferys, Attorney at Law, Chatham and William Nokes, his Clerk
Proved 23rd January 1815
CROFT see COLLEY
47. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN LLOYD CUNNINHAM
WHO DIED 10th AUGUST 1832
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
WHO DIED 21st M[ARC]H 1837
IN MEMORY OF
SALLY DADD SUDDENLY
DIED ON HER FATHER'S BIRTHDAY
20th ? MARCH 1801
AGED 18 YEARS
"Reader take [Warning ]?,
Gone in a moment"
WILL. BUTLER WALTER
DIED NOV. 3rd ? 1822 AGED 32 YEARS
SARAH DADD WIFE OF
WILLIAM DADD
DIED THE 26th APRIL 1825
AGED 72 YEARS
Rear
ALSO
WILLIAM DADD
WHO DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1830
AGED 75 YEARS
48. Headstone
JOHN AND SAPENTIA DAFFORNE, BOTH DIED 1737
Front
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
JOHN DAFFORNE
LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE JANUARY YE 11th 1736-7
AGED 70 YEARS
------(Ground Level)------
ALSO THE BODY OF SAPIENTIA
DAFFORNE THE WIFE OF JOHN
DAFFORNE WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE MAY YE 7th 1737
AGED 68 YEARS
Rear
ALSO THE BODY OF
BENJAMIN DAFFORNE
OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF JULY 1741
AGED 28 YEARS
John Dafforne, a Shipwright, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 12th May 1732
To daughter Sapentia, a large bible and model of a 4th rate ship; after her death, the model goes to her sister Ann, who also gets a counterpain; after Ann's death, the model goes to her sister, Martha; after her death, to daughter, Mary.
To son James, a half model of a boat; to son Benjamin, all his clothes, all his tools, great and small, his ....... ? drawings and "papers of dementions (sic) for making masts and yards", his drafts and draft books for boats and ships.
Son James can take copy of anything he requests from the books, drafts of "dementions" (sic). He must return them to Benjamin in "a small time".
To wife Sapentia, all pay and wages due from His Majesty's Dock Yard, money, land, property, goods and chattels; after his wife dies, residue equally divided between sons and daughters, James, Benjamin, Sapentia, Ann, Martha, Mary and Rebeckah.
Daughters Sapentia and Ann are executors.
Witnesses: John Parrett ?, John Chambers and John Orton
Benjamin Dafforne, a Shipwright, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 4th August 1740
To brother Joseph of Chatham, Sawyer, his best suit of clothes, hat and wig. To brother James, of Chatham, Shipwright, all his drawing books, draughts and shipwright tools. To nephew, William Dafforne, son of brother, Joseph, 35. To nephew James Dafforne, son of brother James, £5. To sister, Martha, £5. To nephew Daniel Taylor, son of Daniel Taylor of Greenwich, £10. To nephew John Taylor, son of Daniel Taylor, £5. To sister, Rebecca, £7. Residue of money, wages due to him and his servants,plate, rings, household goods, clothes, profits and interests of the remaining part of his servants apprenticeships, to sisters Sapentia and Ann, who are his executors.
Witnesses: Robert Joye and Stephen Duer.
Proved August 1741
One of the witnesses of Benjamin's will is Stephen Duer. There seems to be two Stephen Duers at this time, one a School Teacher, the other a Shipwright, so I can not be certain which one was the witness. However, it was in Duer's School in Globe Lane that, in 1770, a Particular Baptist Meeting House was set up by, among others, James and John Dafforne. In 1775 they were also involved in the Baptist Meeting at the house of George Baldock in Luton. In 1785, John Dafforne was a founder member of the Baptist Chapel in Clover Street
49. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
JAMES DAFFORNE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
[ ] FEBRUARY 1779
AGED 77 ? YEARS
ALSO MARGARET HIS WIFE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd OF
JUNE 1781
AGED 74 ? YEARS
Mrs. MARGARET JARRITT
-------------(Ground Level)------------
THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE 2nd JAN. 1785 AGED 38 YEARS
50. Headstone
SAPENTIA DAFFORNE, DAUGHTER OF JOHN & SAPENTIA, DIED 1746
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
SAPIENTIA DAFFORNE
THE DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & SAPIENTIA DAFFORNE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT: 11th 1746
AGED 55 YEARS
DAWES see HOOPER
51. Ledger
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY WILLIAM DICKERSON SON [OF]
SAMUEL HENRY & SARAH DICKERSON
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED ON THE 7th OF
DECEMBER 1818 AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] 1838 ?
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
SAMUEL HENRY DICKERSON ESQ.
WHO DIED 19th [JUNE] 18[4]8
AGED [84] [YEARS]
[ ]
Samuel Henry Dickerson, a Sail-maker ? c.1820, (On Relief Committee for 1820 Fire at Chatham)P.C.C. Will dated 8th June 1843, described as" Gentleman".
Appoints wife Sarah and daughter Harriett, son in law, John Whittle and son Frederick, joint executors.
To wife £100, also "her paraphenalia" and all clothes belonging to him, wines, spirits, liquors and other consumables.
Also to her, for life, plate, linen, china, glass, books, pictures, furniture, but without liability for repairs or replacement. After her death, to his four children, Harriett, Charlotte Elizabeth, Lydia Dunsterville and Frederick, equally.
To grandson, Richard Lawrence William Moore Maydwell, son of late daughter Emily and Henry Lawrence Maydwell, 10 guineas as a small token of affection for him, so he may buy a ring or other memento of his grandfather.
He is not getting what would have been his mother's share of the estate because, the testator settled a sum of money on his daughter at her marriage, together with money settled by her husband, he is well provided for.
His house in Gibraltar Place, Chatham, in which John Whittle and his wife Sarah reside, except the "attic used with and as part of the dwelling house in which I reside", to daughter Sarah Whittle, for ever. The house in Gibraltar Place, in which he resides, including the attic, to his wife for life; after her death, to his children, equally shared.
Residue of personal estate and effects to Trustees, upon trust; they to convert into cash to invest in British stocks and funds. From this an annuity of £65 to daughter Sarah Whittle, and annuities of £50 to each of his other children.
Long and detailed trust conditions follow with "bleed through" obscuring text.
Witnesses: G. E. Nash, Vicar of Allhallows, Hoo and Walter Hills, Solicitor, Chatham.
Affidavit dated 1st August 1848
Rev. George Edward Nash of Chatham, Clerk, (Clergyman), sworn to the fact that he has examined the will, and was present, with Walter Hills, when an interlined section was inserted, before the testator signed the will.
Proved 15th August 1848
Sarah Dickerson, Widow of Gibraltar Place, P.C.C. Will dated 2nd July 1850
To grandson, Richard Lawrence William Moore Maydwell, 10 guineas for a ring or other memento of her and as a small token of her affection; considering him amply provided for by the marriage settlement of his parents "and otherwise".
Residue of personal estate to daughters, Sarah Whittle, wife of John, of Her Majesty's Dock Yard, Chatham, Gentleman,; Harriett, Charlotte Elizabeth, Lydia Dunsterville and son Frederick in equal shares.
Harriett and John Whittle, joint executors.
Witnesses: H. James, Captain, Royal Marines, Ordnance Terrace, Chatham and Richard Webb, Captain, Royal Marines, Rome Place, Chatham.
Proved 9th January 1854. Power reserved to Harriett Dickerson
52. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN
JOHN DUPORT
63rd REGIMENT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 27th OF JANUARY 1829
AGED 36 YEARS
53. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
[ ] JOHN EASTREY
OF THIS PARISH HE DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 23rd DAY OF MAY 1764
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN EASTREY DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF MAY 1765 AGED [ ]4 YEARS
John Eastrey, Victualler, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd May 1764
He is "sick and weak in body". To sister Mary, wife of Thomas Landen, Shipwright of Chatham, £10. To Thomas Landen, her son £10. Residue of money and estate to his wife Elizabeth, for ever; she is sole executor.
Witnesses:William Fry, Robert Taylor and Richard Joy.
EDWARDS see TROTT
54. Headstone
EDWARD AND JANE EFFREY, DIED 1777 & 1773
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. EDWARD EFFREY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 24th OF MARCH 1777
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO Mrs. JANE EFFREY
HIS WIFE WHO DIED [ ] NOV. 1773
AGED 68 YEARS
Edward Effrey, Victualler, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 12th November 1776
Freehold, leasehold and personal estate, ready money, securities, plate, linen, woollen, household goods, rings, jewels, etc., to daughter, Sarah, wife of William Harman, Lieutenant in His Majesty's Marines, for ever. Sarah is sole executor.
Witnesses: William Hutchings and George Taylor, Attorney at Chatham.
Proved 25th May 1777 (Edward Effrey, a Widower married Jane Crickett at Chatham in 1745)
55. Headstone
NICHOLAS FARR AND HIS DAUGHTER MARGARET SPARKS, DIED 1771 & 1773
IN MEMORY OF
NICHOLAS FARR
LATE QUARTERMAN OF HIS
MAJESTY'S YARD, CHATHAM
DIED THE 5th OF MARCH 1771
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO MARGARETT SPARKES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED THE 23rd
OF OCTOBER 1773 AGED 63 YEARS
Nicholas Farr, Quarterman Shipwright, Archdeaconry Court of Roichester Will dated 26th December 1768
He is "sick and weak in body". To grandson, William Farr, £10 at 21. To grand daughters, Mary, Elizabeth and Rose Farr, £5 each. To his only surviving daughter, Margaret Sparks, widow, four leasehold houses on Smithfield Bank in Chatham, occupied by himself, Mrs Ann Gardiner, Mr William Johnson and Mr Edward Smith. Residue of estate also to Margaret, who is sole executor.
Witnesses: James Bowen, John Bridgman and William Fry
56. Ledger, close to the ground
HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
Mr. JOHN FAWLER, SURGEON
LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 11th OF FEBRUARY 1726
IN THE 56th YEAR OF HIS AGE
JOHN FAWLER ESQ.
LATE CAPTAIN IN THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED [ ] JULY 1766
AGED [ ] YEARS
ANN GREEN OF STROOD
[WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY THE [ ]
1786 AGED 78 ? YEARS
John Fawler, Surgeon, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 1st November 1692
He is "sick and weak". To son John, £5, on his return from sea. To daughter, Elizabeth, £5. To wife Sarah, all monies owing to him, either on bond, or otherwise; all ready money, beds, linen, woollen, etc., Sarah, sole executor.
Witnesses: William Glover, Ann Glover ? And Walter Seger ?
John Fawler, Surgeon, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 22nd September 1719
To wife Mary, his real and personal estate for ever; she is also sole executor.
Witnesses: Ann Glover ?, Mary Dalby and James Fearne
Mary Fawler, Widow, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 17th June 1749
"Sick and weak" To her "loving friend" Mrs Sarah Rice, wife of Newland Rice, of Chatham, Gentleman, her wrought bed, bedstead, feather bed. To Mr Daniel Furzer of Chatham, Gentleman, her "great easie chair". To Mr Charles Couchman, £5, to be paid out of a debt owed to her by Mr Richard Haley of Chatham. Remainder of the debt to be divided between Mrs Sarah Rice and her executors, equally.
Mrs Martha Miller, wife of Mr Edward Miller of St. Margaret's, Rochester, is sole executor.
Witnesses: Newland Rice, Thomas Richards and (mark of) Sarah Ould
57. Headstone
SARAH FIELD, FORMER WIFE OF REDMAN REED, DIED 1761
SEE REED MONUMENT
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
SARAH FIELD WIFE OF
THOS. FIELD, GENT. LATE
WIFE OF REDMAN REED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER THE [ ] 1761 AGED 69 ?
YEARS
Thomas Field, Gentleman, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 13th May 1763
"Not well in bodily health" . His freehold houses and land in Gillingham to brother John Field for ever. To daughter in law (i.e. step daughter), Sarah wife of John James of Deal, Clerk, £20. To "daughter in law", Mary wife of Samuel How of Chatham, Ship Carpenter, £10. The latter legacy is not intended to discharge debt owed to him by Samuel How. To Samuel and Thomas Field How, sons of Mary, £10 each, (to be paid to mother).
To "daughter in law" Elizabeth wife of [ ] Robinson, £10. To "daughter in law" Rebecca Reed, Spinster, who lives with him, £20. To "daughter in law" Martha wife of John Henniker, £10, the latter legacy not intended to discharge any debt owed him by Henniker. To "daughter in law" Esther, wife of Edward Reed,, £10. To above daughters in law, "all his late wife's, and their mother's wearing apparel", shared equally.
To nieces Elizabeth and Ann Field, daughters of late brother William, £100 each. To "niece" Mary How, £100. Money owed by Samuel How to be deducted from this legacy. To brother John, £100, in trust, for niece Frances wife of [ ]
Chapman and her children, at time his brother thinks fit. To nephew Robert Gray any money he owes at time of testators death. To [ ] Gray, son of Robert Gray, £80 at 21 years.
Residue to brother John for life, after his death, shared among his four nieces, Elizabeth Field, Mary How, Ann Field and Frances Chapman, equally. Brother John is executor.
Witnesses: William Guy, John Duddy and William Twopenny
Proved 21st July 1763
Reed
In 1978 the writer excavated a stoneware tankard on the present site of the Debenham's Store. It was dated c. 1740 and was from the Mitre Inn in Chatham. It was embossed with a moulded mitre and was inscribed Redman Reed, however the Redman Reed on the, now destroyed, headstone was a shipwright at the time the will was written. The will is dated a long time before his death, and I assume he was by then the Inn Keeper.
His widow, Sarah, remarried to Thomas Field, and has her own headstone in the same section. (See Thomas Field's Will)
FIELD see TUSON
58. Headstone
[ ]
[WILLIAM FRIEND] LATE MATE ?
[OF HIS MAJESTY'S] SHIP DEVONSHIRE
[WHO DIED] APRIL 29th 1749 AGED 60 ? YEARS
ALSO [ ] CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO ELIZ. SMITH WIFE OF JAMES SMITH
[WHO] DIED MAY 13th 1775 AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN RICHARD AND SARAH
GIBERT see CAZENEUVE
GORDON see TROTT
59. Headstone
CHARLES GREEN, DIED 1752
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES GREEN
LATE MASTER COOPER OF
HIS MAJESTY'S VICTUALLING
OFFICE IN CHATHAM WHO DIED
YE 11th FEB. 1752 AGED 82
60. Tablet on brick wall south west entrance to churchyard, upper part missing.
ALSO WILLIAM GUY
WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 1844
AGED 11 MONTHS
61. Headstone
Front
[IN MEMORY OF]
JOHN HACK JUNR.
DIED YE 29th JUNE 1747
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF
Mr. JOHN MUDDLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE [ ]
1779 AGED 28 YEARS
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY MUNN LANDEN
DAUGHTER OF
NATH. & MARY NOBLE WALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. [ ]
1851 AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO HER INFANT SON AGED 5 [MONTHS?]
ALSO [ ]
John Muddle was the son of Edward Muddle, Watch and Clockmaker. Edward Muddle changed the formerly square faced clock on the Corn Exchange, Rochester to the present circular form. John Hack was probably his uncle and Mary Landen a descendant of John Muddle's sister Mary, (see Muddle Family Internet site)
Nathaniel Wall was a Wheelwright (Wright's Directory, 1838; Bagshaw's Directory, 1847 )
62. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. RICHARD HAMILTON WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] APRIL 1777
AGED 74 ? YEARS
ALSO FOUR SONS
RICHARD DIED JANUARY [ ] 1745 AGED [ ] MONTHS
THOMAS DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1748 AGED [ ] [MONTHS ?]
THOMAS DIED MARCH [ ] 1755 AGED [ ] YEARS
AND 4 ? MONTHS
EDWARD ? DIED 9th DECEMBER 1763
AGED 3 YEARS
MARY HAMILTON WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 31st 1790
AGED 70 YEARS
Mr. JOHN BELL
MANY YEARS GUNNER OF HIS MA
JESTY'S SHIP BRITANNIA DIED
--------------------Ground Level-----------------
[ ] MARCH 1815 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF JOHN BELL & DAUGHTER OF
RICHD. & MARY HAMILTON DIED 4th ? MARCH
1820 AGED 82 YEARS
Richard Hamilton, Boatswain of H.M.S. Greenwich, later of H.M.S. Formidable, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, on Naval form, dated 20th December 1736
All his pay to his wife, Mary of Cork, Ireland; she is sole executor.
Witnesses: John Cornewall and Charles Catford
Proved 13th May 1777 (late of H.M.S. Formidable)
63. Detached side panel from a chest tomb, very worn and broken in three pieces
HERE LIETH THE BODIES OF
CHARLES HAMLEY AND
SUSANNA HIS WIFE OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED 14th ? [DEC] 174[5] AGED [76] YEARS
SHE DIED 4th ? JULY [1746]
AGED [ ] YEARS
Charles Hamley. A document in the Navy Board Records, (ADM 106/918/4) of 1740, names Charles Hamley as a Caulker at Chatham. Charles is mentioned in his father's will of 1718 (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester). His father, Thomas, was a Caulker, also of Chatham, where Charles was born in 1669
64. Headstone
LEFT: HENRY AND ANN BYCRAFT, DIED 1746 & 1747
RIGHT: HENRY AND SUSANNAH HARTLY, DIED 1680 & 1705THESE STONES HAVE BEEN MOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINALPOSITION TO FLANK THE MAIN CHURCHYARD PATH
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
HENRY HARTLY WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 5th ? DAY OF NOV.
1680 AGED 56 YEARS
SUSANNA HIS WIFE WHO DE
PARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th OF
AUGT. 1705 AGED 82 YEARS
AND ALSO OF HENRY AND
SUSANNA THEIR SON AND
DAUGHTER WHO [ DIED]
[IN THEIR INFANCY ?]
65. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN HASSELL
WHO DIED THE 23rd OF JUNE 1749
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE [ ]
AGED 6 YEARS
Mrs. ELIZABETH BOWER
] 1786 AGED 66 YEARS
Mr. [DANIEL] BOWER
[JANUARY] 1794 AGED 81 YEARS
John Hassell , Yeoman Farmer, Consistory Court of Rochester Will (but proved in the P.C.C.) dated 13th June 1749
"Sick and weak" To sons William and Matthew and daughters, Maria and Sarah, £20 each to buy them clothes and put them out to "sound business". To son James, £20. To wife Anne, sole executor, his goods, stock, ready money, household goods, plate, bills, bonds etc.
Witnesses: Daniel and Elizabeth Bower (both on headstone)
Proved 29th June 1749 and December 6th 1752 (in P.C.C.)
66. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. WILLIAM HAYLER
WHO DIED 12th OCTOBER 1748
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO FIVE ? OF HIS CHILDREN
ELIZABETH THE WIFE
OF
Mr. WILLIAM HAYLER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF NOVEMBER 1826
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO
[ ]
[ ]
Mr. WILLIAM HAYLER
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
[ ]
William Hayler, Clock Smith, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd August 1748
"Sick and weak" To son William, £100; to daughters Anne and Sarah, £80 each at 21.These legacies to be paid to Thomas Howell of Chatham, Shipwright and Robert Fowler, of Chatham, Tailor, upon trust; they are to invest money in Government Stocks or other securities. Interest towards maintenance and education of children during minorities. Residue, money, plate, household goods, stock in trade, personal estate, to wife Elizabeth; she, Thomas Howell and Robert Fowler, joint executors. Howell and Fowler to be Guardians of his children while minors.
Witnesses: Michael Fitchett and Thomas Johnson
William Hayler, died 1826 was a Watchmaker, (Pigot's Directory 1824). This headstone dates from around 1826 and probably replaced an earlier one from 1748. (See also John Chapman No. 43)
67. Headstone
THOMAS HICKES, DIED 1763 AND HIS DAUGHTER ANN LOWEN, DIED 1799
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS HICKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY [ ]
1763 AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF
Mr. JOHN LOWEN AND DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE DIED [ ] FEBRUARY
THE 13th 1799 AGED 58 YEARS
Thomas Hickes , Caulker of Woolwich, in 1743. Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, on Naval form, dated 6th June 1743
He was "now entered into His Majesty's service as a Caulker at Port Mahon"
All his estate to wife Ann, who is sole executor.
Witnesses: Susanna Vivian, Ann Vivian and J. Barnard, Attorney at Woolwich.
Port Mahon, capital of Minorca, which was a British possession for most of the 18th century. Ann Hicks married John Lowen at Chatham in 1764, she was probably the Ann baptised at Deptford in 1741, which is close to Woolwich. The probate note records his wife, Ann, as "of Queen Street, Chatham".
John Lowen was probably the "late Foreman of Caulkers, Chatham Dockyard ", and of Rochester . (P.C.C. Will)
HIGGINS see JACKSON
68. Headstone, top half broken off
WILL. HODGES OF [THIS]
PARISH WHO DIED 30th JUNE [ ]
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th NOV. 1796 AGED 43 Y[EARS]
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th FEB. 1789 AGED 4 M[ONTHS]
ALSO FRANCES HOWELL
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE Mr. W[ILL.]
[HO]DGES WHO DIED 5th FEB. 17[ ]
AGED 56 YEARS
69. Chest tomb, Ledger on high brick base
HOOPERS, BURKETTS, SPENCERS, MANLEY AND DAWES,
1703, 1727, 1741, 1781, 1784,1797, 1818, 1835 AND 1830
IN MEMORY OF
[JOSH]UA HOOPER WHO DEPART[ED] [THIS LIFE]
[THE] 6th ? OF AUGUST 1703 AGED 60 [YEARS]
[ALSO] MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DEPARTED THIS
[LIFE] THE 12th OF SEPT. 1727 AGED 70 YEARS
[JOH]N ? HOOPER SON OF THE ABOVE DEPARTED
[THIS LIFE] THE 24th OF AUGUST 1741 AGED 70 YEARS
[SAR]AH BURKETT DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[TH]E 19th OF APRIL 1781 AGED 79 YEARS
[CHAR]LOTTE SPENCER DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[TH]E 17th OF JANUARY 1784 AGED 21 YEARS
[HE]NRY SPENCER DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
[ ] OF SEPTEMBER 1784 AGED 60 YEARS
[AN]THONY MANLEY LATE FIRST ASSISTANT OF
[HIS] MAJESTY'S DOCKYARD, CHATHAM DEPARTED
[THIS] LIFE THE 16th OF MAY 1797 AGED 47 YEARS
[TH]OMAS BURKETT DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[THE] 19th OF AUGUST 1797 AGED 70 YEARS
[SAR]AH SPENCER DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[THE] 28th ? OF AUGUST 1818 AGED 88 YEARS
IN THIS VAULT
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
[WILL]IAM SPENCER ESQ. WHO DEPARTED THIS
[LIF]E THE 2nd OF MARCH 1835 AGED 66 YEARS
[AN]D ALSO OF HIS DAUGHTER
SARAH AMELIA
[ ] WIFE OF THE REV. H. J. DAWES
[WHO DEPARTED] THIS LIFE THE 7th OF APRIL 1830
[AGED] 34 YEARS
Thomas Burkett, Shipwright of Brompton, Consistory Court of Rochester Will and Codicil, dated 6th July 1784 and 14th September 1796
To brother in law, Henry Spencer, £10 for mourning; to sister Sarah Spencer, 5 guinea piece and £10 for mourning to nephews, Henry, Thomas and William Spencer and nieces, Sarah, Mary and Amelia Spencer, £10 each for mourning; to nephews, Henry, Thomas and William Spencer, to be drawn by lot, his gold watch and gold seal, with his coat of arms engraved on a cornelian, and steel seal with his cipher and crest engraved on it, with steel chain (unless one of nephews wants it and will pay value to his brothers, with their consent).
To niece Sarah Spencer, a small hooped diamond ring with 3 diamonds; to niece Mary Spencer, a mourning diamond ring with 3 diamonds; to niece Amelia Spencer, a rose shaped diamond ring with 11 diamonds; to nephews Henry, Thomas and William and nieces Sarah, Mary and Amelia Spencer, equally shared, by lot, all his plate, i.e. a quart silver tankard with his engraved crest; a quart silver tankard marked V , a pint silver mug, "belly shaped", marked on the W E bottom, R , a strait pint silver mug without a mark; a pint silver mug "belly shaped" marked on the bottom P M; a silver I E tea pot marked on the bottom S B; a silver stand for the tea pot without a mark; a pint silver pint cup marked M ; on the I H side; a pint silver porringer marked under the handle T B; a pint silver porringer marked on top of handle, B ; a pair of L M silver salt sellars, marked on the bottom, P R ; a silver pepper box, unmarked; a very large silver spoon marked with a wheat sheaf; half a dozen silver table spoons marked with a dove and padlock; a silver table spoon marked M B; a silver T B table spoon marked with coat of arms with 4 shells and a griffin crest; silver marrow spoon, unmarked; half dozen tea spoons marked with a wheat sheaf; half a dozen silver tea spoons marked T B; pair of silver tea tongs (for sugar); small 2 handled cup, embossed, marked E ; a small silver handled cup marked on bottom M C; small silver handled cup R C marked on handle E B; silver milk pot marked under one of feet, S D; silver punch ladle, marked with his cipher on back; small silver box composed of "Foreign Pieces".
To sister Sarah Spencer, for ever, his 6 freeholds in West Court Street, Brompton, occupied by himself, brother in law Henry Spencer, the widow Stone, with his 2 nieces, Sarah and Mary Spencer, the widow Hereton, Mr William Elvy, Shoemaker and Mr John Towers, Clerk in Chatham Dockyard.
After her death, equally divided between his Spencer nephews and nieces, for ever.
Also to sister Sarah Spencer, his large garden and small garden adjoining and above it, occupied by himself, and large garden adjoining it below, in occupation of widow Larkin, held on lease for 90 years, 34 unexpired, behind the gardens of his properties, for life. After her death, if before end of lease, equally divided between his Spencer nephews and nieces. To sister Sarah Spencer, household furniture, beds, bedding, residue... money, securities, jewels, books, china, clothes, etc., to Spencer nephews and nieces. Sister Sarah and niece Sarah, joint executors.
Witnesses: John Chambers, Richard Woodriff and John Sanders
Codicil
Niece Mary Spencer has married Mr Anthony Manley, Builder's First Assistant, Chatham Dockyard, and niece Amelia Spencer has married Mr William Drawbridge, Clerk in Chatham Dockyard, since will was made. Niece Sarah is still a Spinster with "no view" of her being married, she is not provided for. Everything he has given to her mother Sarah, he now gives to her, for life. After her death to be divided as in stated in will. If niece Sarah marries, then estate to be immediately divided as above.
Witnesses: John Jefferys and John Tracy
From the Maidstone Journal:
"On Tuesday, at Rochester. Mrs. Dawes, wife of the Rev. Mr. Dawes, Chaplain to the Convicts at Chatham, aged 34"
Henry Spencer married Sarah Burkett at Chatham in 1750. In the 1790's William Spencer was 4th Clerk to the Store Keeper at Chatham Dockyard (Universal British Directory)
John Manley was, in c. 1793, 2nd Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Chatham Dockyard at £100 per annum. (Universal British Directory) See also Thomas Burkett's will
HOWELL see HODGES
70. Headstone
[IN]
[MEMORY]
OF Mr. HENRY HUBBARD
WHO DIED AT SEA FEB. [ ] 1759
AGED 44 ? YEARS
ALSO HERE LIES INTERRED YE BODIES OF
HENRIETTA AND HENRY HUBBARD
CHILDREN OF HENRY AND HANNAH HUBBARD
HENRIETTA DIED OCT. 3rd 1755 AG: 2 YER [ ] MON
HENRY DIED AP: 9th 1758 AG: 2 YER 4 MON
Henry Hubbard, Carpenter of H.M.S. Deal Castle, P.C.C. Will dated 17th September 1746
To wife Hannah, his wages due and all his estate, she is also sole executor.
Witnesses: Quin ? Marsh and John Sutherland
Proved 28th March 1759
71. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF ABEL HUBBARD
WHO DIED MAY 1st 1750 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO ABEL HUBBARD DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 5th OF SEPTEMBER 1756
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO JOAN GOUGH WHO DIED
MARCH 7th 1760 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO Mr. ABEL HUBBARD WHO
DIED MAY 5th 1825 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED
NOVEMBER 3rd 1828 AGED 77 YEARS
Abel Hubbard, Superannuated Foreman of Sail Makers at Chatham Dockyard, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 18th May 1824
All his estate to wife Sarah. She and friend Thomas Wells of Chatham, Carpenter are joint executors.
Witnesses: Humphrey Wickham, {Attorney ?] Chatham and William Crandell, Linen Draper, Chatham.
Proved 30th May 1825
Sarah Hubbard, widow, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 29th February 1828
To "good friend" Thomas Wells of Chatham, Builder, all money and personal estate, upon trust, to pay legacies of £50 each to, her brother Thomas Jackson; nephews, John and William Jackson, sons of late brother John; nephews and nieces, Thomas, George, John, Sarah and Elizabeth Jackson, children of her brother Thomas, and to old servant, Sarah Dunstall.
To each of children of late nephew George Jackson, formerly of Gravesend, Victualler, £50; those under 21 to have money invested in Savings Bank or Public Funds.
To James Rayner of Sheerness, Shipwright, £50; if he dies in testator's lifetime, then shared among his children.
Residue to Thomas Wells, who is sole executor; if he dies in testator's lifetime, then his son Thomas will be executor.
Signs with a mark.
Witnesses: Samuel Dunk, Tailor and Army Clothier, Hammond Place, Chatham and William Crandell, Linen Draper, High Street, Chatham.
Proved 18th November 1828. Value of personal estate not more than £3,000
72. Headstone
MARY
THE RELICT OF
WILLIAM HUCKLE, SURGEON
WAS INTERRED DEC. 8th 1745 AGED 77
ALSO OF MARY
HER DAUGHTER AND WIFE OF
THOMAS WESTON, SURGEON
ON MARCH 10th 1767 AGED 67
73. Headstone
GRACE HUMPHREYS, DIED 1747
MOVED TO MAIN PATH FROM ORIGINAL POSITION
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[GRACE] DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE & MARY HUMPHREYS
LATE OF SEVENHAMPTON
IN THE PARISH OF HIGHWORTH
IN THE COUNTY OF WILTS.
WHO DIED [ ] OCT. 1747
AGED 26 YEARS
HUNTER see PAINE
74. Chest Tomb, On Stone Base, Very Eroded
75. Ledger
[ ]
[ ]
[MA]STER SHIPW[RIGHT] [OF]
[HIS] [MAJES]TY'S YARD, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 2nd ? JUNE [ ]
[AGE]D [ ] Y[EARS]
North Side
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
[ ] HURD ? [ ] [MAST]ER JOINER OF [HIS]
[MAJESTY'S] YARD AT CHATH[AM] [W]HO [ ]
[ ] TEND ? FOREMAN [ ]
INGRAM see SMITH
76. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. ELIZ. IRONS WIFE OF Mr. HENRY IRONS
WHO DIED SUDDENLY MARCH 11th 1812
AGED 56 YEARS
"Reader be wise, this tomb survey.
The solemn[ ] wait
[ ]"
77. Eroded Headstone, split vertically, partly in tree
IN MEMORY
OF WILLIAM [ ]
[ ]
[ ]
MARY WIFE OF GEORGE JACKSON
[ ] MARCH THE 13th 178[ ]
AGED [ ]4 YEARS
[ ] ABOVE GEORGE JACKSON
[ ] 22nd OF MAY ? [1790]
[ ]70 YEARS
[ ] MARY [ ]
[ ]
[RIC]HARD HENRY [ ]
[ ] OF APRIL 18[ ]
AGED 75 YEARS
NATHANIEL BLOUD
[ ] THE 12th OF JUNE 18[52]
AGED 68 ? YEARS
[ALSO] Mrs. ELIZABETH [BLOUD]
[DECEMBER 1853]
[AGED] [68] [YEARS]
Nathaniel Bloud, Gentleman, Waterloo Place, Chatham, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 25th November 1851.
Executors to invest £500, which is in the hands of John Kains of Chatham, Captain, R.N. Harriet, wife of Archibald William Pringle of Princess Terrace, Albert Row, Regent's Park and Elizabeth Pringle, their daughter, in purchase of 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities. To be paid to Elizabeth Pringle at 21 years, dividends, in meantime, for her benefit. If she dies under 21, then to Harriet Pringle, her mother.
To Mr W. Hales, brother of Harriet Pringle, £50; to Archibald W. Pringle, £50; to his wife, Harriet, £50.
To Susan Gater and Mrs Anna Le Claminant, wife of John Le Claminant, cousins of W. Hales, 19guineas each. Residue and Real and Personal Estate, to wife Elizabeth for ever, she and John Kains, joint executors.
Witnesses: John Hills, 40 Waterloo Place and George Furrell, Clerk to Messrs Essell ans Hayward, Solicitors, Rochester
Elizabeth Bloud, Widow of 41 Waterloo Place, P.C.C. Will dated 2nd December 1852
To Mrs Elizabeth Jackson, widow of her late brother, James, £50; to Mrs Kezia Jackson, widow of her late brother, John, £50; to Mrs Mary Palmer of Chatham, widow of late Thomas Palmer, Master Mariner, 19 gns.
To friend John Kains of Chatham, Captain R.N., and her nephew, John Jackson of Newington, near Sittingbourne, £50 each. Her clothes equally divided between nieces Mary Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of late brother James, and Kezia Jackson, daughter of late brother John. Real Estate and Residue of Personal Estate, equally divided between nieces and nephews, sons and daughters of her two late brothers.
John Kains and John Jackson, joint executors.
Witnesses: John Hills, 40 Waterloo Place and George Furrell, Clerk to Messrs Essell and Hayward, Solicitors, Rochester
78. Headstone
ELIZABETH
JACKSON WIFE OF JOHN JACKSON
DIED THE 2nd OF MAY 1797
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO 7 CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN JACKSON
DIED THE 24th OF JANUARY 1810
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIGGINS DIED THE 6th
APRIL 1807 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH JACKSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED THE 20th ? OF
DECEMBER 1847 AGED 59 ? YEARS
John Jackson, Grocer of Brompton, Pigot's Directory, 1809; P.C.C. Will dated 10th January 1810
To daughter Mary, four freehold houses, two on north side of West Court Street in Brompton, in his occupation and William Muzree; the other two on the south side of the same street, occupied by John Christopher and Mary Jerome, for ever.
To daughter Elizabeth, his nine freehold houses in or near West Court Street, two on south side, occupied by Stephen Dunlop and John Prall; the other six, on the north side occupied by Richard Tress, George Swan, Susannah Cook, William Kain, James Bennett, James Gould and James Ward, for ever.
To above two daughters all other freeholds equally shared, for ever. To daughter Mary, fixtures in his house; to Elizabeth £100.
All Residue to above daughters, equally shared; they are joint executors.
Witnesses: William Jefferys, Attorney at Law, Chatham, William Jefferys, Junr. And William Nokes, his Clerks.
Proved 7th February 1810
JACKSON see OULSON
79. Headstone
JAMES JARMON, DIED 1751
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES JARMON
WHO DIED 29th SEPT. 1751
AGED 59 YEARS
James Jarmon, Shipwright , P.C.C. Will dated 6th June 1751
To cousin John Clements of Bishopsgate Street, London, Tallow Chandler, £100 and his family tankard. To cousin John Higgins, Shipwright of Portsmouth Yard, and his sister Mary Pierce, £50 each. To four children of cousin Nightingale ------ ? £10 each.
To cousin James Jarmon, son of Gregory Jarmon, Shipwright in Chatham Yard, £10. To two daughters of Mr Henry Sheafe, Ann and Sarah, £20 each. To Mr Henry Sheafe's two sisters, Frances and Sarah Sheafe, of Rochester, Gentlewomen, £20 each. To Edward Reed, son of Edward Reed, "where I now board", £30. To Richard Mills, son of Robert Mills, Shipwright in Chatham Yard, £30. To Elizabeth Barnes wife of Henry Barnes, Silversmith, but now Labourer in Chatham Yard, £5. To Mary Petty, widow of Francis Petty, £5. To William Warren, Yeoman of Cliffe, and his daughters, Mary Carr, Ann and Eleanor Smith, and son James Warren,£5 each.
£5 in bread to poor widows not receiving alms from this parish. To his friends Richard Banks Barber and Richard Demetrius, Shipwrights, 1 guinea to buy a gold ring. The legacies from his personal estate; legatees under 17 at time of his death, will have legacies paid to their parents.
His freehold in Chatham, occupied by William Shaw, Gunner of the "Newark", man of war, and all other freeholds to Mary Estery, who lives with him as his "servant", for life; after her death, to cousin John Clements for ever. Residue to Mary Estery for ever, she is sole executor.
Witnesses: Robert Mills, Arthur Plhill and Beresford Maplesden
Proved 8th October 1751
JARRITT see DAFFORNE
JEFFERYS see TUSON
80. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. JOHN JENNINGS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] DECEMBER 1804 AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO Mrs. ELIZABETH JENNINGS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] JULY 1806
AGED 6[ ] YEARS
ALSO TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN
AND FOUR GRAND CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
John Jennings was a Shipwright, died Intestate, value under £100
81. Headstone
JOHN KING, DIED 1745
MOVED FROM ORIGINAL POSITION TO MAIN PATH
HERE LIES THE BODY OF
JOHN KING
LATE MASTER HOUSE
CARPENTER OF HIS
MAJESTY'S YARD AT
SHEERNESS HE DIED
THE 29th OF NOVEMBER
1745 IN THE 55th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
LANDEN see HACK
82. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF JOHN LANE
OF THIS PARISH [WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
THE [ ] DAY OF JUNE 178[3] AGED [41] YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
83. Headstone, next to above, Eroded, if Cenotaphic probably a Lane ?
[ ]
[ ]
[ LANE ? ]
DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 4th ? DAY OF NOV. 1812
IN THE HOSPITAL AT MAHON IN THE
32nd ? YEAR OF HIS AGE
84. Headstone
FOREGROUND: THE RUIN OF DR. THOMAS SMITH'S TOMB 1722
BACKGROUND: THE LLOYD TOMB, AFTER IVY REMOVAL,
WITH FRAGMENTS OF DESTROYED SARCOPHAGUS ON TOP
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
LIEUT. GEORGE LLOYD
OF THE ROYAL [MARINES?]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] DAY OF [ ]
AGED 46 YEARS
[ ]
[ALSO] HIS TWO SONS
GEORGE SAMUEL BURTON
[ ]
GEORGE BURTON MOORE
AGED 8 MONTHS
[ ]
85. Classical Sarcophahus on Rusticated Base, over six feet high
(Badly Damaged by "Remedial" Work in March 2012)
GEORGE AND MARY LLOYD, DIED 1848 & 1826
PHOTOGRAPHED IN 2010. I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND THAT THE SACOPHAGUS
WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED FOLLOWING CLEARANCE OF THE IVY IN 2012
South Side
THIS MONUMENT
IS ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
Mr. GEORGE LLOYD
WHO DIED 18th NOVEMBER 1826
AGED 38 YEARS
"Life how Short, Eternity how Long"
North Side
GEORGE [LLOYD]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ] [JANUARY] 1848 AGED [59] YEARS
George Lloyd may be the R.N. Captain, overseer of the convict hulk "Dolphin", which capsized in 1829. Lloyd's actions saved most of the convicts from drowning (Times). He died at Lewisham (Parish Register)
LOGIE see MORRIS
LONDE see BAKER
86. Headstone
JOHN AND SUSAN LONG, DIED 1726 AND 1724 ?
COMPARE THE SKULL TO THAT ON WEEDEN'S STONE
HERE ALSO
LYETH YE BODY THE BODY OF
OF SUSAN YE WIFE JOHN LONG
OF JOHN LONG HOUSE CARPENTER
HOUSE CARPENTER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY WHO DIED THE
24th 1724 ? AGED [ ] OF MARCH
72 YEARS 1726 AGED [7]5 ?
ALSO TWO OF HIS SISTERS
MARY & JANE
87. Headstone
WILLIAM LONG, DIED 1750, AND HIS MOTHER, ELIZABETH DIED 1755
IN MEMORY OF
WILL. SON OF WILL. AND
ELIZ. LONG
WHO DIED 28th ? OF JAN. 1750
AGED 39 YEARS
ELIZABETH LONG
WHO DIED THE 7th ? DECEMBER 1754
AGED 73 YEARS
William Long, Yeoman Farmer of Sharsted (Register),Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 19th January 1749 (50)
He is "weak in body". To cousin Mrs Mary Landen ?, £10. All his property real and personal, including horses, cows, corn and husbandry tackle, to mother Elizabeth, for ever.
Witnesses: B. Moorcock, John Lowdell and Thomas Johnson
Elizabeth Long, Widow and Farmer, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 2nd June 1753
She is "weak and infirm in body". Half of her Manors at Sharsted and Lydsing, and at Seddington (Settington), four parcels of land once belonging to the "late dissolved Monastery of Leeds", two acres of rough ground in Lydsing, late in tenure of her late son William and herself held on 21 year lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester; three acres of land at Pensiux in Hartlip; one acre of woodland at Pewsill ? Hill; forty acres of wood in Chatham, Gillingham and Boxley, also leased from the Dean and Chapter, to daughter Elizabeth Moorecock. The other half to daughter Elizabeth, in trust, to permit daughter Mary, wife of John Boghurst to take profits. After Mary's death, Elizabeth will transfer this half to Mary's children, as shall be living, equally. If no children, then this half shared by daughters Elizabeth, and Rebecca and Frances Long, equally. If Mary becomes a widow, then the half share to her. The lease to be kept up by Elizabeth, charges shared with Mary.
Three quarters of woodland of 320 acres, on lease, as above, to daughters, Rebecca and Frances, equally.
Her interest in land, formerly the site of a cottage, and a Smith's forge, barn, stables, garden, orchard, with meadow of 14 acres, in Chatham and Gilling, occupied by ----- ? Green, and since by ----- ? Cliffords. Also eighteen acres at Lydsing in her occupation to Elizabeth Moorecock, for ever. Four fifths of house, barn, stables, etc. and 14 acres of land at Capstone, Chatham, occupied by Richard Strood, to daughter Frances Long, for ever.
House and slaughter house, shop, outhouse and garden, etc. in Gillingham, now empty, late the estate of Thomas Hodges, to daughter Rebecca Long, for ever.
The legacies given to Mary, Frances and Rebecca by their late father's will, with interest at 4% to be paid out of her personal estate. She releases daughters from sums due for board, lodging and education. Residue of ready money, household and farm goods, and personal estate to Rebecca and Frances, equally, they are also executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Martain, John Lowdell and William Gates
Proved January 9th 1755
LOWEN see HICKS
MANLEY see HOOPER
88. Headstone, badly eroded
[ ] MARSHALL
[ ] [ ] [MAR]SHAL[L]
JOSIAH DANIEL
MARSHALL
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
BORN JAN. 8th DIED MAY 18th [ ]
[ ]
89. Stone Chest Tomb, Thick Dark Top
CHEST TOMB OF WALSINGHAM AND SUSANNAH MASTERS, DIED 1790 & 1780
SOUTH EAST SECTION IN 2010 BEFORE CLEARANCE OF SYCAMORES, ETC.
North Side
ANN WIFE OF WALSINGHAM MASTERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY [ ] 1780
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE WALSINGHAM MASTERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY [ ] 1790
AGED 73 YEARS
Walsingham Masters was a Cordwainer. In his P.C.C. Will, dated 19th October 1789, he is described as a "Gentleman"
Walsingham Masters and Ann Walton married at Chatham in 1742.
To Walsingham Masters son of nephew George, three houses in Brompton, Gillingham, occupied by Samuel Pix, John Vinall and Christie Ewart, for ever.
To Walsingham Masters, son of late nephew Edward, three houses in or near Chatham High Street, occupied by William Jordan, James Taylor and Lawrence Green; and two houses in East Luton in Chatham, occupied by William Lester and Thomas Sutton; also his half share of house in Cross Street, Chatham, occupied by Benjamin Haylor, for ever.
To nephew George Masters leasehold houses on the Brook, Chatham, (otherwise Smithfield Bank), occupied by George Masters, John French, John Fearne, Thomas Burton, Martin Ward, Willis Brook and Peter Burton, for the term of years left, subject to payment of charges, etc.
To grand daughter Ann Prior two houses on the Brook, occupied by himself and Margaret Masters widow of late nephew Edward, for remainder of leases. To grandson John Walton, other houses on the Brook, occupied by William Ashdown, Richard Dent and Mary Stubbs, for rest of term. Also to Ann, £20, to her daughter Charlotte, £10.
To John Walton, £20. To sister in law, Ann Masters widow of brother Edward, £10. To Moll wife of Joseph Mellin, £10. To nephew George Masters, son of late brother George, £20.To Walsingham, James Morgan, John Stead, William, Elizabeth and Ann Masters, children of nephew George, £10 each. To Margaret, widow of Edward Masters, £20. To John Edward, James, Walsingham and William Masters, children of Margaret, £10 each. To Walsingham son of nephew George Masters, his watch and all his clothes. Residue to nephew George and grand daughter Ann Prior, equally.
Nephew George Masters and Richard Phillips of Brompton, Carpenter are executors.
Witnesses: Richard Dent, James Read, Attorney of Chatham and William Jefferys.
Proved 25th February 1790
90. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY MONTGOMERIE
SON OF
CAPTAIN W. MATHIAS 62nd REGT.
WHO DIED AT CHATHAM
ON THE 19th OF DECEMBER 1843
AGED ONE AND SEVEN
MONTHS
91. Headstone
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
JOHN McCRUMMEN
OF THE [ ]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] DAY OF [ ] 18[39]
AGED [4]6 YEARS
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY
HIS BROTHER OFFICERS
92. Headstone
PHILIP MEAD, DIED 1748
HERE LIETH INTERRED YE BODY OF
PHILIP MEAD OF YS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 3rd OF APRIL 1748 AGED 63 ?
ALSO THE REMAINS OF HIS FATHER
ALSO HERE 2 BROTHERS & 4 SISTERS
93. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF ANDREW MITCHELL
M.D.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 31st ? 1800
AGED 44 ? YEARS
Andrew Mitchell was "Physician of the Staff" (Army). (Parish Register)
94. Headstone
JOHN MONK, DIED 1752, JOHN JNR. DIED 1777 AND BRIDGET DIED 1783
IN MEMORY OF JAMES MONK
OF THIS PARISH HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 1752 AGED 44 ? YEARS
ALSO JOHN MONK, JOINER, SON OF
[JAMES ?] MONK DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER
[ ] 1777 AGED 45 YEARS
[ALSO] BRIDGET MONK WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JAMES MONK WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [JANUARY]
[ ] 1783 AGED 73 YEARS
John Monk, Joiner, (as on stone), P.C.C. Will dated 6th November 1777
He is "somewhat indisposed" To mother Bridget, for life, all his estate. She is to make use of it as she and his sister, Ann Deane, shall agree. After death of his mother, then to his sister Ann for life, then to her children, John Marlow and Maria Julianna Deane, for ever.
Mother and sister executors.
Witnesses: Mark of Solomon Andrews and John Sommerton
Proved 5th December 1777
He was probably the John Monk who made, together with another, a model of Chatham Dockyard, in c. 1772, now in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
95. Headstone
[SACRED]
TO THE M[EMORY OF]
Mrs. CHRISTIAN [MORRIS]
WIDOW OF
CAPTN. JOHN MORRIS
LATE 1st ROYAL VETERAN B[ATT.]
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 18[ ]
AGED 66 YEARS
[THI]S STO[NE] [E]RECTED BY HER DA[UGHTER]
S[USAN] THE WIFE OF
LIEUT. J. C. LOGIE
OF THE ROYAL MARINES
MUDDLE see HACK
96. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr GEORGE NORTH
OF THIS PARISH
LATE SHIPWRIGHT [ ]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] [JANUARY 1836]
AGED [80] YEARS
[ALSO] ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[ ]
[ ]
George North, Superannuated Shipwright of Chatham Dockyard, P.C.C. Will dated 7th February 1833
To son George John, now of Plymouth, Carpenter in H.M. Royal Navy and Thomas Victualler of Chatham, Plumber and Glazier, his money in the 3 ½ % Consolidated Annuities in the Bank of England; also money in other Public Funds; and interest and money in the Chatham Savings Bank, upon trust, to be shared equally between son George and daughters, Maria, wife of John Ferguson of Chatham, Dyer, and Mary wife of Thomas Sawyer of the Coast Blockade Service at
[ ] in Kent. To son George, his clock bureau, clothes and his chest. Residue, household furniture, goods, chattels etc. to his wife
Son George and Thomas Vinall executors.
Witnesses: Benjamin Briggs and Jane Victualler
Affidavit dated 13th January 1835
George Ferguson of Chatham, Shoemaker, sworn that he was well acquainted with George North for some time, and had often seen him write. He has examined the will and confirms that the signature is authentic.
Proved 14th January 1836 Power reserved to Thomas Victualler
97. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SAMUEL GEORGE JAGO
NORTHCOTE R.N.
ASSISTANT MASTER ATTENDANT
OF CHATHAM DOCKYARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 21st OF MARCH 1848
IN THE 44th ? YEAR OF HIS AGE
Samuel George Jago Northcote, Master, Royal Navy, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 19th October 1840
All his property to wife, Elizabeth and property left to him by his father, Samuel Northcote and by his grandmother Elizabeth Lake. The interest of this property was enjoyed by his mother Anne during her life. Property left by his father, all books, clothes, gold watch, chains and seals; one half of this property to son Samuel George Jago Northcote; the other half between his two daughters, Anne Amelia, his youngest is since dead.
His grand mother Elizabeth Lake's will stated that her property be equally divided, at death of his mother, Anne, between Elizabeth Lake Randle and Samuel George Jago Northcote.
Appoints Benjamin Holland Bunce, Lieutenant, R.N., and Benjamin Bunce, Captain, R.M., father and brother of his wife Elizabeth, executors.
Witnesses: P.B.W. Northcote and Robert J. Otway
Proved 11th December 1848 Admin to Benjamin Holland Bunce (now Commander R.N.of Plymouth), the surviving executor
Value not more than £200
98. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN OULSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th ? OF JUNE 1831
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
SAMUEL JACKSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th DAY OF JULY 1831
AGED [85] YEARS
ALSO
MARY ELIZABETH YATES
(Paving level here)
PAGE see CAZENEUVE
99. Headstone
LEFT: WILLIAM PAINE , CARPENTER OF H.M.S. DUKE, DIED 1748
RIGHT: PETER RISKILLEY, GUNNER OF H.M.S. ROYAL SOVEREIGN, DIED 1756
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PAINE LATE
CARPENTER OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP DUKE
WHO DIED THE 13th OCTOBER 1748
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF HIS CHILDREN
JOHN AND SANDERTON
LIKEWISE SARAH ANN PAINE
HIS WIFE WHO DIED THE 21st MAY 1756
----------------------Ground Level------------------
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO Mrs. LETETIA HUNTER WHO
DIED 17th NOVEMBER 1804 AGED 48 YEARS
William Paine, Carpenter of H.M.S. "Duke", (as on stone), P.C.C. Will dated 1st June 1740
All his estate, including wages and pay to his wife, Sarah Ann, except to his sons William and Ralph, 350 each after his wife's death. If his wife remarries, she is to pay £100, i.e. £50 each to above sons, and all monies disbursed in the time of their apprenticeships, during the seven years they are bound for all such sums. Wife is sole executor.
Witnesses: Martin Salter and Ales Baldock ?
Codicil
There is one silver tankard value £7 and 8 silver spoons, which, after the death of his wife are to be equally divided between his sons.
Witnesses: Martin Salter and Ales Baldock ?
Proved 16th November 1748
PAINE see RISKELLEY
100. Headstone, mostly eroded
JAMES PARFITT
LAT[E] [SE]RGEANT['S] M[ESS ?] [M]ASTER OF THE
CH[ATHAM] [DIVISION] OF [THE] ROYAL MARINES
WHO [DIED THE] [ ] DAY OF MAY 1828
[ AGED 38] YEARS
101. Headstone
THOMAS AND ELIZABETH PARLBY, DIED 1785 & 1771
IN MEMORY OF
[ELIZABETH] THE WIFE OF
THOMAS PARLBY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 23rd ? OF MARCH 1771
IN THE [2]6th ? YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS PARLBY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th OF FEB. 1785
AGED 57 ? YEARS
Thomas Parlby, Victualler, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 28th January 1785
To wife Mary, for life, if she continues his widow, an annuity of £30. If she remarries, then an annuity of £20
The annuities chargeable to all his real and personal estate. The annuity to paid in her house if she remains his widow.
His estate, chargeable with the above annuities, to friend John Benifold of Chatham, Cabinet Maker and George Greenfield of Chatham, Bricklayer, upon trust, to pay annuities and to pay from remainder, to the maintenance and clothing of his son George, during his apprenticeship. Residue invested in Public Funds, in names of trustees, for benefit of George, upon trust. Trustees to pay George at 23 years. If George dies pre 23, unmarried, and wife Mary is living and his widow, then upon trust, to his wife, for life, as long as she remains his widow. If she dies or remarries, estate shared equally between the children of his brother John; the children of his sister Ann, wife of James Leveson and children of his three other sisters, who are married women, and whose names he cannot recollect, for ever.
Wife Mary, John Leveson and George Greenfield are executors.
Witnesses: John Rowe, E. J. Twopenny and E. Haite, Junr.
Proved 22nd February 1785
102. Headstone
RIGHT: THOMAS AND FRANCES POTTEN, DIED 1731 & 1750
LEFT: THOMAS WILLARD, DIED 1746
IN SURE HOPES
OF RESURRECTION TO ETERNAL
LIFE
HERE LYES INTERRED THE
BODY OF THOMAS POTT[EN]
SHIPWRIGHT WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE OCT. THE 22nd 17[31]
AGED 75 ? YEARS
"Farewell my Brethren until
The Last Trumpet Sound"
HERE LIES FRANCES HIS
WIFE DIED AUGUST YE 19th
1750 AGED 82 YEARS
Thomas Potten, Shipwright, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 24th April 1731
"Aged and weak in body". His two houses in Chatham in his occupation and of Isaac Meers to his wife, Frances, as long as she remains his widow; she to keep in good repair.
After her death or remarriage, his house to his kinswoman, Elizabeth Potten, daughter of his sister in law, Frances Potten, widow, for ever.
After his wife's death his other house, in occupation of Isaac Meers, which adjoins the "Three Cups" (this was on the Brook), to kinswoman, Alice Potten, the other daughter of Frances Potten, for ever.
To sister in law, Frances Potten, £50; if she is dead, then to her two daughters, equally shared. They also get £50 each.
To friend Richard Stone of Chatham, Baker, who is his executor, £10 for his trouble. To kinsman, Richard Potten, Shipwright, all his clothes. Money, pay, rings, plate, bedding, pewter, brass, copper, household goods and personal estate and residue to wife; she and Richard Stone, joint executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Robert Woodriff, Edward Golborne and Thomas Johnson
Proved 4th November 1731
103. Rear of an eroded early 18th century Headstone
TO THE MEMORY
OF Mrs. HANNAH
PRATTEN WIFE OF
Mr. JAMES PRATTEN
WHO DIED JULY 27th ? 1812
AGED 85 YEARS
James Pratten, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 20th June 1785, no occupation recorded
To son James, a silver table spoon, to daughter Mary Darch ?, a silver table spoon. Residue to wife Hannah; she to receive debts due.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Thomas Pittard and Thomas Nutter
Proved 1787 Value £20
104. Headstone (From a photograph taken c. 1980. Only one small fragment of this fine stone survives!)
REDMAN REED, DIED 1746
PHOTOGRAPHED C. 1980. THIS STONE HAS SINCE BEEN
DESTROYED, ONLY A FRAGMENT REMAINS
HERE LYETH INTERR'D YE BODY
OF REDMAN REED
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 21st OF FEBRUARY 1745
AGED 56 YEARS
[ALSO] FIVE CHILDREN DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
Redman Reed, Shipwright, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, on Naval Form, dated 5 March 1713 (14)
All his estate to brother Edward Reed of Chatham, Shipwright.
Witnesses: Henry Laban, John Boaks and John Thomson, in Deptford
Proved 13th March 1745 (46). Administration granted to wife, Sarah; brother Edward having renounced executorship
REED see FIELD
105. Headstone
SAMUELL RICH, DIED 1716 ?, AND ELIZABETH, HIS WIFE DIED ?
MOVED FROM ORIGINAL POSITION TO MAIN PATH
HERE
LIETH THE BODY OF
SAMUELL RICH SON OF
RICH. RICH OF LONDON ? GENT. ?
[ ] END ? M[ ]
[ ] SARGANT DECEMBER [1716]
WHO WAS [ ]EEUTED ? FOR [ ]N
[F]A[CT ] AGED 47? YEARS LEFT
ISSUE ONE SON & ONE DAUGHTER
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
SAMUELL RICH
WHO DIED 17th MARCH 17[ ]
AGED 69 YEARS
Samuell Rich
The inscription on this stone presents a puzzle,it is awkwardly laid out and half is illegible. I did find a Samuell Rich in the Burial Registers for December 1716 but have not found Elizabeth Rich. Elizabeth Smith married a Samuell Rich at Chatham in July 1710. The stone appears later than 1716. It remains unresolved
106. Headstone
LEFT: WILLIAM PAINE , CARPENTER OF H.M.S. DUKE, DIED 1748
RIGHT: PETER RISKILLEY, GUNNER OF H.M.S. ROYAL SOVEREIGN, DIED 1756
IN MEMORY OF
PETER RISKELLEY
LATE GUNNER OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
WHO DIED THE 27th OF DEC. 1756
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO Mrs. LETITIA PAINE WIFE OF
WM. PAINE ASSISTANT BUILDER OF HIS
------------------- Ground Level-------------------
MAJ. YARD AT CHATHAM DEPARTED THIS
LIFE [ ] MARCH 1781 AGED 51 YEARS
Peter Riskilley, Gunner of H.M. Ship "Royal Sovereign", Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 22nd December 1753
To son William, £? [tear in paper], rings, buckles, all his clothes and furniture in his cabin on the "Royal Sovereign". Residue of household goods, money, investments and personal estate to daughter Letitia, for ever. Letitia is also sole executor.
Witnesses: William Mantell, Thomas Johnson and Christopher Hagedott ?
Proved 22nd January 1757.
This will presents a puzzle; he refers to his daughter Letitia as Letitia Riskelley" and the probate note refers to her as "Letitia Riskelley, Spinster", yet Letitia Riskilley married William Paine at Chatham in 1750 ? The Paine / Riskilley headstones are side by side. (See Paine will above)
107. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
RICHARD SHOLL ESQ. R.N.
[ ]
108. Headstone
Front
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. THOMAS SKINNER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 19th OF FEBRUARY 1792
AGED 57 ? YEARS
NEAR THIS PLACE ELIZABETH HIS [WIFE ?]
[WHO] DIED THE [ ] JANUARY 1776 [ ]
[ ]
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. JOHN SKINNER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 30th 1847
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH GREGORY SKINNER
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1846 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN SKINNER OF THIS PARISH
GRANDSON ? OF THE ABOVE
[ ]
John Skinner may have been the Grocer in Holden's Directory in 1809
109. Fallen Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELEANOR SARAH DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ELEANOR SMITH
WHO DIED 21st JANUARY 1829
AGED 2 YEARS
CHAS. SMITH DIED 30th MARCH 1832
AGED 3 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
ROBT. W. INGRAM DIED 9th APRIL 1832
IN THE 20th YEAR OF HIS AGE
WILLIAM SMITH DIED 10th JANUARY
1837 IN THE 17th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ELEANOR WIFE OF
Mr. WILLIAM SMITH
WHO DIED 21st [ ] 1845 AGED 52 YEARS
"Afflictions sore, long time I bore,
Physicians were in vain,
Till God did please to give me ease,
And free me from my pain"
110. Headstone
THOMAS SMITH, DIED 1761, SON JOHN, DIED 1776 AND SARAH BOLDOCK, DIED 1800
[IN MEMORY OF]
Mr. THOMAS SMITH
DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE 16th ?
1761 AGED 77 YEARS
JOHN SMITH SON OF THE
ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER
THE 14th 1776 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO SARAH BOLDOCK LATE OF
LUTON IN THIS PARISH DIED
---------------Ground Level---------------
THE 2nd OF DEC. 1800 AGED 68 YEARS
Thomas Smith was of Luton, the eastern part of Chatham. (Parish Register)
111. Derelict Chest Tomb, Ledger fallen onto ground
FOREGROUND: THE RUIN OF DR. THOMAS SMITH'S TOMB 1722
BACKGROUND: THE LLOYD TOMB, AFTER IVY REMOVAL,
WITH FRAGMENTS OF DESTROYED SARCOPHAGUS ON TOP
HIC REQUISCAT
[ ]
THOMAS SMITH
MEDICINAE DOCTORIS
NATU[ ] CHATHAM
[ ]DUCAE[ ] OXONAE
OBIIT 31st AUG.
A.D. 1722
AETATIS SUAE 55
Thomas Smith, Physician of Maidstone, P.C.C. Will dated 14th August 1722
"My body I commit to the earth to be deposited in the vault in Chatham Church yard where my relations lye"
To his wife, Deborah, all plate marked with her and his name, and plate which came to them by the death of her Aunt Bradford. He also leaves her plate which she brought with her at their marriage.
Two gold watches, one a striking one, the other she had before their marriage; all household goods and bedding which she brought with her or inherited from her Aunt Bradford; all the pictures of her family and inlaid tables, new chairs in the great parlour, except the great easy chair and cushions of India Stuff.; biggest table in the best parlour, corner cupboard and couch cushions, and corner cupboard in the study parlour. White bed with blankets, curtains, chairs and chest of drawers in same room. Two looking glasses with black frames and another feather bed as she shall choose.
One third of his brewing utensils and tubs in the wash house and cellar, with free use of them in the house for 6 months after his death, if she continues living there.
He has sold to the government houses in Chatham which were settled on his wife; in lieu of this property, he made over to her a farm at Smarden called "Newenden", occupied by Samuel Riddle, and a house in Chatham, adjoining the house of Andrew Hawes, Esq.. The farm and house will go to his daughters, Elizabeth Thomas and Martha Smith. He has sold to William Skinner, a small house in Chatham for £100, "being a very great price"; this house was also settled on his wife; so that his wife does not lose out, his executors will raise £600 from his South Sea Stock and farm at Teynham. They are to buy land or Government Securities, as his wife wishes, in trust. The annual interest and proceeds to his wife, for life. After her death to daughter Deborah Smith for life, after her death, to her children, for ever. If no children to daughters Elizabeth Thomas and Martha Smith for ever.
He charges farm at Teynham and personal estate to raise £600, £500 for the houses sold to the government, and £100 for Skinner's house. His wife to release her rights to farm at Smarden and house in Chatham adjoining Mr Hawe's.
To his two daughters his farm and lands at Teynham charged with raising any shortfall from his personal estate of the £600. To daughter Deborah all pictures except that of Sir Edward Kelly and other heads next the parlour door; 20 of his books as she likes, and the spinnet.
To the poor of Maidstone £10 and to poor of Chatham, "where I received my first birth" £5.
To "worthy good friend" Rev. Samuel Weller £10. To his man servant who is with him at his death, a suite of his clothes as executor thinks fit. All other goods and personal estate to his daughters, who are his executors. He hopes "they will manage all things with that temper as to give no occasion of disquiet or uneasiness to themselves or any other". He hopes money in South Sea Stock and farm in Teynham, in occupation of John Austen (to be sold by executors), will be sufficient for all legacies. He wishes his body "may have a quiet burial without that noise and confusion that usually attends such ceremonies and only accompanied with some few of my friends, and may be deposited in the vault in Chatham Churchyard . Where my relations lye, with this or the like inscription in Latin, "Here Resteth in Hope until the Promised Resurrection, the Body of Thomas Smith, Doctor in Physick, who was Born at Chatham and Educated at Oxford".
Witnesses: Samuel Weller, J, Fuller and John Blunt
Proved 10th September 1722 (daughter Elizabeth is wife of Richard Thomas)
SMITH see FRIEND
SPARKES see FARR
SPENCER see HOOPER
112. Headstone
JOHN STEPHENS, DIED 1774
[IN MEMORY OF]
Mr. JOHN STEPHENS
[WHO] DIED [10th or 16th?] SEPT.1774
AGED 66 YEARS
---------------Ground Level---------------
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED
AUGUST 11th 1785 AGED 73 YEARS
113. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
ANN SUTHERLAND
WHO DIED 21st MARCH 1839
AGED 21 YEARS
"Although Absent, Dear to Memory"
ERECTED BY HER FATHER AND MOTHER
W.S.D
114. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT TERRY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF DECEMBER 17[80]
AGED 83 ? YEARS
Robert Terry, no occupation recorded, Royal Navy ? P.C.C. Will dated 4th January 1779
"My body to the earth or sea"
To daughter Elizabeth Turner, or Samuel Turner, her husband, £30. To four grandchildren, Rebecca Hooper, Richard, Samuel and Sarah Turner, £25 each. To Richard Turner silver pint mug. To Elizabeth Clivespan, Robert Auswell, Anne Auswell and Sarah More, 1 guinea each; if any die their legacy to his great grandchildren. Desires a sermon to be preached at his funeral from 2nd Chapter of Jonah, 6th and 7th verses. Samuel Turner and Richard Turner executors, residue to them.
Witnesses: William Langham and Edward Orames
Proved 19th December 1780 Power reserved to Samuel Turner the Elder
115. Ledger on red brick base
JOHN AND SARAH TESTER, DIED 1850 AND 1841
PHOTOGRAPHED IN 2010 BEFORE REMOVAL OF UNDERGROWTH
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. SARAH TESTER WIFE OF
Mr. JOHN TESTER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 10th SEPTEMBER
1841
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO
Mr. JOHN TESTER YEOMAN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 3rd JANUARY 1850 AGED 67 YEARS
John Tester "alias Benster", Farmer, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 5th June 1848
To son John of Chatham, Victualler and son in law Stephen William Friar of Chatham, Pawn Broker, two freehold houses in Fort Pitt Street, Ordnance Place, Chatham, purchased from Alexander Frederick Gardiner, in trust, during life of daughter Elizabeth wife of Stephen Bishop. She to received rents and profits; trustees to have 1/- in the £ for their troubles. After Elizabeth's death, the two houses to her son and daughter, John and Sarah, equally, for ever.
To daughter Ann wife of George Rule, four freehold houses in Chatham High Street, near the public house called the "Malt Shovel", purchased from Edward Shrewsbury, for life; after her death, the houses to her children, equally at 21.
To son John six freehold houses at the back of Fort Pitt Street, called Mill Street, purchased from Thomas Potter. Also his two freehold houses at the back of the "Red Lion" in Chatham, purchased from Thomas Farley, for life; after his death to his children, equally at 21.
To daughter Sarah Friar two freehold houses in Fair Row, Chatham, purchased from [ ] Willis; also two freehold houses in Coleman Street, Chatham, purchased from William Beadle, for life; after her death to her children equally at 21.
To son William, two freehold houses in Exmouth Terrace, Gillingham, now let by him on lease to ........ ? Watt, for life; after his death to his children at 21.
To daughter Mary Ann wife of Robert Smith, three freehold houses in Cross Street, Chatham, purchased from [ ] Day; and his six leasehold houses in Fort Pitt Row, Chatham, purchased from William Beadle, for life; after her death, all nine properties to her children at 21, the leaseholds for remainder of term.
To son Thomas, four freehold houses in New Brompton, Gillingham, fronting road from Brompton to Canterbury Road and nearly opposite Britton Farm, purchased from David Harding and remaining trustee of William Luff, deceased, for life; after his death to his children at 21.
If any of his children die before 21 then their legacy to son John and Stephen Friar, upon trust, to sell. Trustees to hold proceeds in trust for his other children, then living, in equal shares.
Ready money and securities in Public Funds, household goods, live and dead stock, implements and rights of farm he holds, and residue to all his children (except Elizabeth Bishop) equally, for ever.
Signs John Tester otherwise John Benster
Witnesses: M.S. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham and J. Taffs, his Clerk.
Note added: Testator wishes Mr Matthew Spray Stephens of Gibraltar Place, Chatham, Solicitor, be engaged in proving of will.
Proved 5th February 1850
Affidavit
M.S. Stephens sworn as to authenticity of will
Inventory of Personal Estate 2nd February 1850 £970 15s 0d
116. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY THOMAS
WIFE OF
Mr. JAMES THOMAS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY [ ]
1846 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
Mr. JAMES THOMAS
LATE CARPENTER IN THE R.N.
WHO DIED JANUARY [ ] 1850
AGED 69 YEARS
117. Headstone
[IN MEMORY OF]
Mr. GEORGE TILBY
WHO DIED THE [31st] OCTOBER 1773
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO ANN HIS WIFE DIED THE
[ ] MAY 1779 AGED 60 (or 69) YEARS
ALSO ONE DAUGHTER
George Tilby, Victualler, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 18th November 1769
All his estate including money, securities, rings, jewels, stock in trade, liquors, pewter, brass, beds, etc. to wife Ann for ever, she is executor.
Witnesses: James Bell, William Wilson and Richard Bristow
Proved 1st November 1773
Ann Tilby, Widow, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 19th August 1778
To good friend Richard Brown of Chatham, Mariner, an Officer in the Customs, Rochester, and James Bell of Chatham, Fisherman and Dredgerman, all her real and personal estate, upon trust. They to make two copies of an inventory of her effects. They to sell effects for best price and invest money in Public Funds. £20 of this money to grandson John Draper, son of John and Mary Draper (her daughter). Interest towards support of grandson until he is 21, when he gets the £20. If he dies pre 21 the £20 goes into residue. £21 to Mrs Ann Stanley of Castle Street, near Oxford Road, London, Spinster, to buy a ring as a small token for the "great civilities I have received from her ". If she is dead the £21 goes to residue, upon further trust, to pay niece Ann Williams, Spinster, who lives with her, £10 and such of her clothes as trustees think fit. To niece Margaret wife of Samuel Hullock of Trigg Lane, Lighterman, £5, and to her mother Ann Armstrong of St. Catherine's Court, Widow, £5
Her son George Morston went "abroad beyond sea about five years ago and has not been heard of since, so that I cannot tell whether he be living or dead". Trustees to invest residue in Public Funds; if son George returns to England within 10 years after her death, trustees to transfer funds to him, for ever. If he dies not return, the funds to his daughter, Jane Morston for ever. If Jane dies within the 10 years then to testators own right heirs.
To Richard Brown £5, a silver watch, pair of gold buckles and a mourning ring. To James Bell £5 and mourning ring. The rings to be of 1 gn. value each. The £5 a small acknowledgement for their trouble; they are executors.
Witnesses: John Knott and Richard Bristow
Proved 1st December 1779 Personal estate less than £300
118. Headstone
SUSANNAH TRATTLES, DIED 1744, GEORGE TRATTLES,
AND WILLIAM TRATTLES, BOTH DIED 1762
IN MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH TRATTLES
OF THIS PARISH SHE DIED THE 15th OF
APRIL 1744 AGED 60 ? YEARS
ALSO GEORGE TRATTLES HER
SON DIED THE 4th ? OF APRIL 1762
AGED 40 YEARS
AND ALSO WILLIAM TRATTLES
HER SON DIED THE 19th OF SEPTEMBER 1762
AGED 53 YEARS
William Trattles, Caulker, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 11th May 1751
To sister Elizabeth Langman £20; to sister Eleanor Jones, £20; to sister Sarah Whitehead £20, his 2nd best feather bed and bolster, blanket, quilt, two pillows, four pairs of sheets, twelve towels, twelve napkins, pair brass candlesticks, copper warming pan, one copper tea kettle, one copper coffee pot, brass mortar and pestle, and gold ring.
To kinsman John George Jones, £50 and two gold rings, silver watch, large silver spoon, silver pap spoon and three silver tea spoons, to be deposited in the hands of his "trusty friend" John Ladson of Chatham, Caulker, until Jones is 21.
To John Ladson a mourning ring. Residue to his brother (George), "who I will to cause a headstone to be erected on my grave". Brother George, Caulker is executor
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: William Elvy and Nathaniel Franklin
119. Chest Tomb, Only Surviving Inscription on Ledger, sides eroded, high above pavement
(There are faint traces of an inscription on the north side)
LEFT: TRIBE CHEST TOMB, RIGHT: CAZENEUVE / TROY CHEST TOMB
[ALSO?] WILLIAM SON OF
JOHN AND MARY TRIBE
ASSISTANT SURGEON IN HIS
MAJESTY'S FORCES AND GREATLY ESTEEMED
FOR THE JUDGEMENT AND HUMANITY
WHICH HE DISPLAYED IN THE EXECUTION
OF HIS PROFESSION. HE WAS UNFORTUNATELY
DROWNED WHILE BATHING AT KINSALE
IN IRELAND THE 17th OF SEPTEMBER
1810 IN THE 24th ? YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO THE FOLLOWING [SEVEN] CHILDREN
MARY, SARAH, ELIZABETH,
HANNAH, ROBERT, MARY ANN
AND CHARLOTTE
ALSO MARY GRACE TRIBE
DAUGHTER OF THOS. & MARY TRIBE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 15th 18[19]
AGED 8 MONTHS
John Tribe kept the Mitre Inn, Wine and Spirit Merchant (Holden's Directory 1809); P.C.C. Will dated 19th November 1817)
In an indenture dated 25th March 1806, between John Tribe, and his son John Tribe, a partnership was created as Inn Holders or Tavern Keepers, and Wine and Spirit Merchants, commencing 25th December last for term of 21 years. They now have the Mitre Tavern and Clarence Hotel in Chatham High Street, where they now reside; they have recently purchased the freehold. If either party dies during the 21 year period, then their widow can (unless by will otherwise decided) if so desired come into partnership with the survivor for remainder of the term; must give notice of this within one month of the death and enter business within twenty days.
His will is that wife Mary with son Edward of Marden, Surgeon and Apothecary and Charles Townson of Chatham, Bookseller and Stationer are his executors; they should continue business with son John for remainder of term. To his executors all his freehold and leasehold properties for term of leases.
To executors, stock in trade, household goods, furniture, plate, etc. in the Mitre and Clarence Hotel, in trust. After 21 year term is up, they to sell, proceeds upon trust, with residue.
Wife to have annuity of £200 for life. Has advanced sums of money to his son John, now gives him £50 for mourning as a token of his affection for him.
John, Joseph, Nathaniel, Mary, Ann, Edward and William Tribe, children of son John, £100 each. To son Benjamin £160; to son Thomas £750; to son Joseph £1,100 to place them on an equal footing with son Edward.
His cousin William Tribe of New Road, Kent Street and London, is indebted to him in £60 and interest; he gives and forgives him this debt; and gives him an annuity of £20 for life.
To Aunt [ ] Round of [ ] annuity of £20 for life. To brother in law Robert Morgan of Chatham, Hairdresser, Elizabeth Colley of Chatham, Widow, and Mary, formerly Colley, wife of Samuel George Kemp of Chatham,. Gentleman, £20 each for mourning.
To Charles Townson £30 as mark of respect and esteem. Residue to wife, son Edward and Charles Townson, they to convert parts not consisting of money into cash, upon trust, to pay legacies.
Witnesses: William Jefferys, Attorney of Chatham, William Nokes and William Ribkin ?, his Clerks
Proved 17th April 1817
Thomas Tribe was a Coal Merchant in Rochester as well as at Chatham (Pigot's Directory 1824)
120. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
DIANA [THE WIFE OF]
Mr. JOHN TROTT
WHO DIED ON THE 9th OF MAY 1827
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
Mr. JOHN TROTT
WHO DIED ON THE 19th ? OF FEBRUARY 1837
AGED [63] YEARS
ANN ELIZABETH TROTT EDWARDS
[ ] 1848 ? AGED 3 YEARS
THOMAS JOHN TROTT EDWARDS
[ ] 1831 AGED 1 YEAR
SUSANNAH GORDON
[ ]
[ ] 31st REGT.
[ ] 1830 or 39 ?
[ ]
TROY see CAZENEUVE
121. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM TUSON
WHO DIED 15th JANUARY 1748
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF HIS CHILDREN
JEREMIAH AND MARY
ELIZABETH WIFE OF [ WILLIAM TUSON]
DIED 28th DECEMBER 1754 AGED [ ]
AUGUSTINE TUSON
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE DIED [SEPTEMBER] [ ]
1803 AGED 73 YEARS
JANE TUSON DAUGHTER [OF]
AUGUSTINE TUSON DIED JAN. 18th [1807]
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO
Mr. STEPHEN JEFFERYS
DIED JUNE 21st 1815 AGED 56 YEARS
GEORGE CHAMBERS
BORN 27th OCTOBER 1785 DIED IN PHIL[ADELPHIA],
NORTH AMERICA IN THE YEAR 1819 ?
MARY WIFE OF STEPHEN JEFFERYS
BORN 21st JULY 1758 DIED 17th FEB. 1827
Mr. WILLIAM FIELD
BORN 24th AUGUST 1792 DIED 10th MARCH 1832
HELEN MARY FIELD
RELICT OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM FIELD AND
WIDOW OF GEORGE CHAMBERS BORN 9th
JUNE 1787 DIED IN NEW YORK, NORTH AMERICA 14th JUNE 184[ ]
This headstone dates from the 19th century, probably replacing an earlier one
William Tuson, Shipwright, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 20th February 1738
To wife Elizabeth house in Chatham occupied by his son William, for her life, and all his freeholds and leasehold or copyholds and personal estate. Also to wife, money, plate, beds, pewter, brass and household goods; she is executor.
Witnesses: Edward Kennett, Michael Littlewood and Willam Brown
Proved 12th May 1749
Augustine Tuson, Shipwright, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 30th July 1800
To daughter Jane now living with him, a freehold house fronting King Street in Chatham, occupied by Mr Thomas Knock, for ever.
To daughter Poly Jefferys, wife of Stephen of Chatham, Labourer, a freehold house behind the above house, occupied by Mrs [ ] Dadd, widow, for ever; also to Polly, £150.
Household goods, furniture etc. to two daughters, above, equally.
To sister Martha Tuson of Chatham, Spinster, £10
To grand daughter Helena Jefferys, daughter of Stephen and Polly, £10
To brother Vernon of Limehouse, Fisherman, £5
To daughter Jane the emoluments and proceeds from the wages of his apprentices he has at time of his death, and his and his apprentices' wages due from H.M. Dockyard, and ready money, investments , money due on bond and residue.
Jane, Charles Townsend of the Brook, Book Seller and Polly Jefferys, executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Pettafor, Joanna Stephens and J. Stephens
20th September 1803 Charles Townsend has since died. Value of personal estate not more than £300
Proved 22nd September 1803
Notes that testator died 3rd September
William Field, of St. Nicholas, Rochester, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 6th September 1828
To wife Helena Mary Field all his real and personal estate, she is sole executor.
Witnesses: John R. Usborne, Thomas Jude and William Dadd
Stephen Jefferys, Gentleman, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 20th June 1815
To wife Mary, all his estate, she is sole executor.
Witnesses: Elisha Naylor of Rochester, John Peckitt and Abel Hubbard of Chatham
122. Large Marble Chest Tomb in a prominent position, decorated with swags, putti and skulls.
123. Ledger
TYHURST / WILDISH TOMB
UNDER THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF Mr. JOHN TYHURST & REBECCA HIS WIFE
THEY DEPARTED THIS LIFE
HE ON YE [ ] OF SEPT. 1676 AGED [ ]0
SHE ON YE 27th MARCH 1690
HAVING HAD FIVE SONS & SIX DAUGHTERS
HERE ALSO RESTETH THE BODY OF
Mr. JOHN TYHURST
WHO IS THE ONLY SURVIVING SON
OF JOHN AND REBECCA
HE DIED MAY [ ] 1753 AGED 77
THE FORMER NAMES UPON THE STONE
OF JOHN & REBECCA
BEING BY TIME ALMOST OBLITERATED
REBECCA WIFE OF ISAAC WILDISH
[ ] AND TO HER FAMILY
AND IN REVERENCE TO THE MEMORY
OF HER BELOVED FATHER
THE ABOVE Mr. JOHN TYHURST
CAUSED THIS MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED
[ MARY WIFE OF] Mr. JOHN TYHURST
[ SHE DIED?] [ FEBRUARY][ ] [17]60 AGED [ ] YEARS
REBECCA
WIFE OF ISAAC WILDISH ESQ.
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND MARY TYHURST
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th DAY OF MAY 1774
AGED 53 ? YEARS
[ ] DAUGHTER
REBECCA
North Side
IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF ISAAC [AND]
REBECCA WELDISH WHO DIED
THE [ ] AUGUST 1758
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO JOHN THEIR SON DIED 1759 AGED 3 YEARS
South Side
Illegible
John Tyhurst, died 1676, Brewer, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 4th September 1653 ?
To cousins Thomas, William, Rebekah and Susannah Hutson, 10/-, in meantime to their father John or mother Cecily, (they being minors). To cousin Ann Skinner 10/-, to her father William or mother Elizabeth, as above.
To daughter Rebekah Boghurst 40/-; to daughters Elizabeth and Mary Tyhurst £150 each at 21 or day of marriage. To son John £200 at 21. If any die the executor to use legacy for better education and upbringing of his children. Residue of personal estate to wife Rebekah who is executor. Appoints "loving friend" Mr Thomas Severne; his father in law, Mr Thomas Mitchell, Mr Bobert Sliter, Overseers. To each of his overseers "as a token of his love" 40/-
Witnesses: George Spilsbery and John Roseneller ?
Rebecca Tyhurst, died 1690, died intestate, Administration in Consistory Court of Rochester
John Tyhurst, died 1753, Brewer, P.C.C. Will dated 31st July 1749
Several properties settled before his present marriage to Mary shall go as agreed in the settlement.
To wife Mary all household goods, for life or widowhood. After her death or remarriage, then to daughter Rebecca.
To daughter Elizabeth Davies £710, daughter Rebecca to pay this from stock or money he has in Public Funds. To kinsman Edward Edwards, £10; to kinswoman Elizabeth Penn, £10; to kinsman John Cooke, £10.
All his freehold and leaseholds in Chatham, High Halstow, Cooling, Bredhurst, St. Nicholas, Rochester, St. Margaret's Rochester and Hoo, and all others to daughter Rebecca.
Residue, money, stocks, South Sea Stock, annuities, money in Public Funds, rings, jewels, diamonds, stock in brewery trade, utensils of brewery, horses, cattle and personal estate to daughter Rebecca.
Witnesses: Susan Cooke, John Gouldsmith and Thomas Johnson
Proved 6th June 1753
Mary Tyhurst, Widow, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 1st October 1757
To son in law and daughter William Daines and Elizabeth, £50 each; to their daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, £20.
To son in law and daughter Isaac and Rebecca Wildish, £50 each; to their son and daughter, John and Elizabeth, £20 each.
Residue to daughter Rebecca Wildish, for ever, she is executor.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Jackson ? And Thomas Mills
Proved 22nd February 1760
Isaac Wildish was a Member of the Corporation of Rochester 1757; a Warden of Rochester Bridge, 1757 – 1782; and a J.P. for Kent. He is not buried at Chatham, (oddly there is an Isaac Wildash buried at Rainham in May 1791); he may be buried at East Malling, home of the Twisdens, daughter Rebecca Twisden has a monument there.
P.C.C. Will dated 15th November 1791
Gives "Yew Tree House" in Rainham St., Rainham and new built house and barn in Moor St. Rainham and all property in Rainham, and Upchurch to son in law Leonard Bartholomew of Addington, Esquire, for ever. £15,000 stock part of his capital 4% Consolidated Bank Annuities with dividends due to daughter Frances Bartholomew. £2,500 3% stock Bank Annuities to Mary Murton and Fances Murton, daughters of Richard Murton and Mary his wife and testator's niece, equally shared.
Residue to daughter Dame Rebecca Twisden, for ever, she is executor.
Witnesses: John Irwin, Richard Irwin and Thomas Tomlyn
Proved 24th September 1792
124. Headstone, top half eroded
1794 ? [ ]
ALSO THE ABOVE Mr. THOMAS WALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] APRIL 1809
AGED 84 YEARS
WALL see HACK
125. Classical Chest Tomb, Inscription on Ledger, Once Railed
WALTER TOMB
TO THE MEMORY
OF WILLIAM WALTER ESQ.,
LATE OF THIS PARISH
AND ONE OF HIS MAJESTY'S JUSTICES OF THE PEACE FOR THIS COUNTY
A MOST ACTIVE, PUBLICK SPIRITED , UPRIGHT MAGISTRATE
HAVING NOBLY DISPOS'D HIMSELF
BY SOUND JUDGEMENT, SINCERE INTENTION
AND A TRUE CHRISTIAN FAITH
TO DO ALL THINGS TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE GOOD OF MANKIND
HONORABLE AND ZEALOUS IN HIS ENDEAVOURS
TO PROMOTE CHARITY AND ALL RELIGIOUS VIRTUES IN OTHERS
BOTH BY HIS EXAMPLE AND AUTHORITY
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 30th OF APRIL 1745 AGED 60 ? YEARS
AND LIES INTERRED UNDER THIS STONE
NEAR THE REMAINS OF REBECCA HIS WIFE
DAUGHTER OF THOMAS SWANTON ESQ.,
(LATE COMPTROLLER OF THE NAVY}
WHO DYED 4th OF JUNE 1726 AGED 28 YEARS
HERE ALSO ARE DEPOSITED THE BODIES
OF GABRIEL WALTER ESQ.,
ONE OF THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE FOR THIS COUNTY
AND OF ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
PARENTS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED WILLIAM WALTER
HE DYED THE 5th ? OF MARCH 1716 / 17 AGED 67 YEARS
SHE THE 5th ? OF FEBRUARY 1736 / 37 AGED 80 YEARS
Gabriel Walter, Esquire, P.C.C.C Will dated 8th November 1716
Wife Elizabeth to have for life his four annuities of £25 from H.M. Exchequer for 99 years, starting 25th March 1706; also to his wife, for ever, all his interest and stock in the Bank of England, £253, and £150 in hands of his son William, and one prize ticket (no. 1638) of 35 per annum, for 32 years in Government Lottery in 1710; plus ten blank tickets in the same lottery of 14/- per annum each. Also household goods, silver plate, brass, pewter, etc. For her life, part of his dwelling leased from the Governors of the Chest at Chatham; and his two houses in Chatham, occupied by John Russell and [ ] Slindall, widow. After her death, to son William, in trust,; William to sell and pay grand daughter Ellen Walter, daughter of son Thomas, £150 at 21 or day of marriage, with interest.
To son William, Horsted Farm, Chatham and St. Margaret's, Rochester, occupied by son Gabriel; this was purchased from Mr Lee of Delce; also two pieces of land in Chatham and St. Margaret's, occupied by son Gabriel, purchased from Mr Barrell, one of the Prebendaries of Rochester, for ever. Also to son William, three leasehold houses held of the Governors of Chatham Chest, one divided into two, one in his own occupation, the other untenanted; the second occupied by [ ] Thomas, widow, and the remaining one also untenanted. Son to permit his mother to have use of his now dwelling house.
To son William an annuity of £30 for 99 years from H.M. Exchequer dated 17th September 1704.
To son Gabriel his farm at Luton, in Chatham, occupied by Anthony Jarrett, purchased from Madam Kifford, for ever; also to Gabriel, a leasehold divided into three dwellings in Chatham, occupied by John Mason, Nichoas Stott and John Peterson, leased from the Brethren of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Chatham. After death of his wife, son Gabriel gets two annuities of £25 from H.M. Exchequer of 99 years, dated 25th March 1706; son Thomas, one of executors, gets annuity of £25, and daughter Elizabeth, wife of Captain Wheeler, another of the £25 annuities; if she dies with no children living, her annuity shared between his sons.
To niece Elizabeth Crump, 350; to sister, Elizabeth Fletcher, widow of Matthias Fletcher, £10 15s for mourning. To sister [ ] Crump, £10 for mourning. To [ ] Evans, widow of Gravesend, £5. Residue of personal estate to wife and son William, equally; they also executors.
Witnesses: A. Hawes, Elizabeth Russell and Fra. Warner
Elizabeth Walter, Widow of Gabriel, P.C.C. Will dated 5th July 1721
To eldest son William, all household goods, except silver plate, which she gives to sons William, Thomas and Gabriel, and daughter Elizabeth, equally. To Gabriel £100 of her stock in Bank of England. To Thomas £250, now in his hands.
To grandson John Fletcher, son of Elizabeth, £100 Bank of England stock, and interest at 21.To grand daughter Elizabeth Fletcher remainder of stock (£53) at 21 or day of marriage. To daughter Elizabeth £20. To grand daughter Ellen Walter £10. To sister Mary Crump £20. To niece Elizabeth Crump, daughter of Mary, £10.
To ten poor widows, "whom I shall name to my executor", 10/- each. Residue to son William, who is executor.
Witnesses; Edward Hales, Dorothy Downes and Ann Hales
Codicil dated 19th October 1734
Son Gabriel has since died. The £100 left to him, goes to grandchildren, John, Thomas and Walter Fletcher, equally. Gabriel died a bachelor and intestate, so she became entitled to share of his estate with her sons and daughter; all her share to grandsons as above, equally at 21.
Sister Elizabeth Crump has also died, the £20 given to her now goes to her maid servant Mary Blunt, "now living with me". To grandson Walter Fletcher £50 now in the hands of Captain Fetcher's father. To son Thomas and daughter Elizabeth, money which is in the hands of Thomas.
Witnesses: Anne Hales, John Leafgreene and James Sanders
Proved 13th May 1737
William Walter, Esquire P.C.C. Will dated 17th November 1739
To be buried "without any funeral pomp or show, in same vault in Chatham Churchyard, where the bodys of my dearest deceased father, mother and late wife, Rebecca lyeth interred".
Horsted Farm, occupied by Henry Wise, and lands adjoining, purchased from Rev. Edmund Barrell; also small house against Horsted called Little Horsted, with lands purchased from Thomas Crump, Esq. and Rebecca, his wife; also occupied by Henry Wise. Also, farm called Brown Hill, also occupied by Henry Wise; farm called Snolledge Bottom, occupied by John Hassell; woodland in his own occupation but late occupied by Bridgett Wells ?, deceased, as executor of Heyward Penny, deceased; woodland in his own occupation but late occupied by brother Gabriel, deceased, which adjoins Great and Little Horsted Farms; two pieces of land of 30 acres in his occupation but late of Thomas Best, Esq., in Chatham and St. Margaret's, to Captain Israel Sparkes of Frindsbury, Gentleman and Captain John Redman of Mile End Green, Middlesex, Gentleman, in trust, to permit brother Thomas to take rents for life. After his death to use of his son, also Thomas, and to his male heirs, in default of heirs to use of second son of brother Thomas, and so on through all sons in succession. In default to nephew John Fletcher, for life, succession as above; in default, to Thomas second son of sister Elizabeth Fletcher and male heirs, for ever. To nephew John Fletcher, Southwood Farm, occupied Thomas Budd; woodland in his own occupation, about 12 acres; 12 acres in Cliffe and Higham; also to nephew John Fletcher, Janes Farm, occupied by Thomas Simmonds, in Gillingham; five houses, three in Chatham occupied by John Tomlyn, Thomas Cooper and John Pearn, the other two in Eastgate, Rochester, one in occupation of his sister, Elizabeth, she to have house she lives in for life. After his death son John has the house. To nephew Thomas Fletcher his half share of his farm at Luton in his own occupation. Also to Thomas, his half share of house and land at Hale in Chatham, occupied by Richard Day; also his half share of house and land at Street End, Luton, occupied by William Luffett, and his half share of Oast House in his own occupation on last property; house and land in Luton occupied by Isaac Kestfield; three small pieces of woodland in his own occupation, purchased from Thomas Rogers; house and land with Malt House in Newington occupied by Richard Christfield; six houses in Chatham, occupied by Gideon Firman, John Russell, Thomas Hamilton , Ann Hales, Francis Harbin and Mary Blunt, also his half share of two house occupied by Sarah Nash, widow, purchased from John Moorcock, one of which fronts Chatham St., the other adjoining it in Heavy Side Lane; house in which testator lives, leased from the Governors of Chatham Chest Charity, 54 years remaining of term, and orchard belonging to it, on shorter lease; three house leased from Rt. Worshipful Dr Thomas Herring D.D., Dean of Rochester and Patron and Governor of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, occupied by Joseph Cherk, William Wilkins and John Fawler.
To his two executors £500 Bank of England Stock, in trust, the interest for benefit of his sister Elizabeth Fletcher , widow, for life. After her death the stock to nephew John Fletcher. Also to executors £1,000 South Sea Annuity Stock, part of large sum in his name, in trust, as above. After sister's death the £1,000 to nephew John Fletcher.
To brother Thomas £1, 359 7s 6d old South Sea Trading Stock, in his name. To executors £1,707 4s new South Sea Annuity Joint Stock, in trust, interest for benefit of nephew Thomas Walter.
To niece Ellen Walter £2,000 new South Sea Annuity Joint Stock, plus £1,000. To nephew Thomas Walter, £500 at 21, if he dies before 21, then to nephew Thomas Fletcher. To sister Elizabeth Fletcher £1,000,in private securities, for life; after her death the £1,000 to nephew John Fletcher. To executors £1, 015 18s 6d old South Sea Annuity Stock, in trust, interest to benefit of nephew Thomas Fletcher, who at 21 gets principal, also £400 at 21, if he dies before 21 then to his brother John. To nephew Thomas Fletcher, "all my cows, team horses and harness, stock of St. Foin (saffron?) or any other grasses stock of beans, and all household goods which I now have at H.M. Farmhouse near H.M. Dockyard at Chatham and which I hold of H.M. And also the contract of Teamer to H.M. Dockyard at Chatham which I hold by virtue of a contract with the Rt. Hon. The Principal Officers and Comiss. Of H.M. Navy".
Also to Thomas Fletcher property on his farm at Luton.
To sister Mary Walter wife of brother Thomas, £100. To two executors £500 of South Sea Annuity Stock, in trust, interest to benefit of Gabriel Snattgrass, now apprentice to Isaac Snell of Deptford, Shipwright; the principal to him at 21. To nephew John Fletcher £1,000 of South Sea Annuity Stock. To cousin Elizabeth Brereton wife of Edward, Esq., £100. To Peregrine Rolph of Hollingbourne, Husbandman, £100. To servant Mary Blunt £50, and to all men and women servants with him at his death, £10 each. £10 to Mary Blunt the Elder, if she survives him. £50 to be distributed by executors "to such poor industrious house keepers as do not take alms or are maintained by any parish" £50 "to put poor children of poor industrious parents apprentice". £200 "for the discharge of poor prisoners for debt in the Sheriff's prison or custody in the County of Kent or in the debtors prison in the City of Rochester"; to discharge those who by misfortune, nor dishonesty and remain in custody for six months before his death.
To friends Baldwin Duppa Esq., Captain Nathaniel Rich, George Roberts, Richard Webb, Thomas Weston, Captain Israel Sparkes and Captain John Redman, a gold ring of 25/- value each.
To sister Elizabeth Fletcher a diamond girdle buckle "being what I bought when I married". To nephew Thomas Walter pair of diamond brilliant drops, which he bought when he married, if Thomas dies before he marries, then to nephew John Fletcher. To niece Ellen Walter six diamond stay tags and a gold equipage which he bought when he married. To sister Elizabeth, silver tea kettle lamp with silver bottom and salver. To nephew John Fletcher silver cup and cover, four pictures, sea pieces, being paintings of ships. To nephew Thomas Fletcher household goods where he now lives ( silver plate, books and four pictures above mentioned excepted)
To nephews Thomas Walter, John and Thomas Fletcher all his books shared equally; his papers and manuscripts to nephew John Fletcher.
He is giving sister Elizabeth £1,100 in private securities, after her death then to her son John. To Gabriel Snattgrass £20 To sister Elizabeth two silver tea cannisters, silver sugar cannister and silver milk pot. To nephew Thomas Walter, silver salver, silver plate, silver soup ladle, silver sauce pan, two silver candlesticks with two silver savealls ?, two new fashioned silver salts, two large old fashioned silver spoons.
To nephew John Fletcher two silver cups, silver orange strainer, two silver hand waiters ?, silver porringer, large silver salver, two silver candlesticks, silver punch ladle. To nephew Thomas Fletcher two shagreen cases, one of which contains twelve silver handled knives, twelve silver handled forks and twelve silver spoons, the other twelve silver handled knives, and twelve smaller silver handled forks, small silver nutmeg grater, silver toothpick case, silver tankard, two silver salts, silver pepper box, silver mustard pot, silver marrow spoons, two silver sauce boats, silver porringer, two old fashioned silver candlesticks, small silver mug, pair of silver shirt sleeve buttons.
To nephew Thomas Walter his gold watch, "which I bought for my wife" and old pair of gold shirt sleeve buttons.
To nephew John Fletcher his own gold watch, and pair of gold shirt sleeve buttons, ten old silver spoons, thirteen silver tea spoons and two silver tea strainers.
Remainder of money, if any, equally shared between brother and sister and nephew John Fletcher.
Brother Thomas and John Fletcher executors.
Witnesses; John Rugg, George Catlett and James Sanders
Proved 8th May 1745
Thomas Swanton,of the Navy Office, P.C.C. Will dated 10th January 1722 (23)
Extracts referring to daughter and son in law Rebecca and William Walter of Chatham
"..... then I will and devise the said £500 to my daughter Rebecca the wife of the said William Walter"
"......I give and devise to my son in law William Walter Esq., one of my executors, herein after named, the sum of £400, a specific legacy"
".....I will and appoint that the part unto her above given of the said Stock (£1,500 of South Sea Company Stock) shall go and be divided unto and among my said four sons and eldest daughter Rebecca, now the wife of William Walter, Esq."
126. Chest Tomb, ledger, very worn
WEATHERALL AND BUCHANAN TOMB
JOHN WEATHERALL ESQ.
LATE STOREKEEPER OF CHATHAM
DOCK YARD
DIED 12th OCT. 1795
AGED 71 YEARS
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER [ ]
[ ]
[WHO DIED] [ ] [NOVEMBER 1806]
[ AGED 45 ? YEARS]
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO GRACE WEATHERALL
[WIFE OF] JOHN WEATHERALL
[WHO DIED][ ] [DECEMBER 1808]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO Mr. GEORGE WEATHERALL
[WHO DIED] [ ] [ SEPTEMBER 1836]
[AGED 73 YEARS]
ALSO CATHERINE WEATHERALL
[ ]
[ ]
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
LIEUT. COL. BUCHANAN LATE OF THE CORPS OF ROYAL
ENGINEERS WHO DIED 1st DECEMBER 1830 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO OF FRANCES HIS DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 9th DECEMBER 1830 AGED 21 YEARS
John Weatherall, Storekeeper of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, P.C.C. Will dated 17th October 1787
Wife Grace and son John joint executors. House in Bill Street, Frindsbury, late occupied by Thomas Collins, to wife for life, she to kep in good repair. After her death, to son John and heirs; in default, to son George, for ever but he must pay £120 to executors of John.
Several house in Chatham, occupied by Richard Barren ?, John Bond, Mary Parker, William Barber, William Chadwick, Thomas Church, Thomas Victualler, John Smith and William Walter, to wife for life, she to repair property and pay rents as in terms of leases.
After her death, leaseholds shared equally between sons and daughters, Grace, wife of Captain John Smith, Royal Artillery and Ann wife of Captain Billy Douglas, R.N., and Elizabeth Weatherall.
To wife use of household furniture and goods for life; after her death, shared among his children. She can, with consent of children, sell same and money goes to personal estate.
£3,000 4% Consolidated Bank Annuities in his name and rest of personal estate to wife and son John, upon trust, to transfer into their names and place rest of money at interest in their names; wife to have interest for life. After her death, the money invested in land, shared by all children. He has advanced £300 to daughter Grace at her marriage, that sum is part of her share. He advanced £50 to son John and left him house after mother's death, , so £170 deducted from his share. If daughter Elizabeth , in life of mother, get good marriage offer, and mother and brother John approve, then they to pay her not less than £100 and not more that £200. If son George marries with approval as above, then he gets £100. These sums deducted from their legacies.
Witnesses: John Bradly, Henry Hills and John Sparks, Attorney of Rochester
Proved 11th November 1795
George Weatherall, son of above, Gentleman of Bill Street, Frindsbury, was appointed a Clerk in his father's department in 1784. P.C.C. Will dated 9th February 1836
To daughters Elizabeth Malpas, wife of Lt. Charles Friend R.N., living at Cork, Ireland and Emma Ann, wife of Lt. Samuel Hood Hennicans R.N. , now living at Greenock, North Britain, his freeholds in Brompton and Bill St. Frindsbury, also his plate, linen and china, furniture and household goods, also his ready money, investments and personal estate, equally.
Lt. Friend and Lt. Hennicans executors.
Witnesses: John Snatt, Frindsbury, Gentleman, G. Davis, Chatham, Gentleman and H.J. Wells, Rochester, Gentleman.
Proved 29th September 1836
Gilbert Buchanan (Christian name not on tomb) Junior Brevet Major, Royal Engineers, P.C.C. Will dated 20th January 1824, at Mauritius.
He feels his bodily health declining. To wife, Harriet Wilks Buchanan, all his property, she is his sole executor.
Signed on 27th June 1824
Witnesses: J.M. Weatherall and Thomas Baker
Codicil dated 8th May 1830 at Chatham, now a Lt. Colonel R.E.
To save his wife of trouble of setting his affairs as executor, he appoints his brother, George Buchanan, R.N., as sole executor. He recommends his "beloved children" to the guardianship and protection of their maternal grandfather, Lt. General John Smith, R.A.
Witnesses: Stanhope Jephson, Nephew and Gilbert T.L. Buchanan, Son.
Proved 16th December 1830
Regimental Rank
Lieutenant: 1st July 1801; 2nd Captain: 1st July 1806;
Captain: 1st May 1811; Lt. Colonel: 23rd March 1825;
Army Rank
Major:12th August 1819
(No War Service)
127. Headstone
WILLIAM WEEDEN, DIED 1728
THIS STONE HAS ALSO BEEN MOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL POSITION TO THE PATH
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
WILLIAM WEEDEN
C[ARPENTER] OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP REVENGE
WHO DIED YE 14th DAY OF JUNE 1728
AGED 36 YEARS
AND RESTS WITH HIS PARENTS
WILLIAM AND JANE WEEDEN
WAITING FOR A JOYFUL RESURRECTION
IN MEMORY OF WHOM HIS LOVING
BROTHER HATH ERECTED THIS STONE
William Weeden, Master Carpenter of H.M.S. "Bideford", also served on H.M.S. "Medway" and H.M.S. "Revenge", latter on headstone. Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 4th April 1718
All his estate to wife Mary, who is executor.
Witnesses: ? Faded
Proved 2nd July 1728
128. Headstone
[ ]
SARAH HALLEY WEEKS
[ ]
WILLIAM WEEKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th OF FEBRUARY 17[ ] ?
AGED 78 ? YEARS
WELDISH or WILDISH see TYHURST
WESTON see HUCKLE
129. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JANE ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
THE REVD. ROBERT WHITEHEAD
CHAPLAIN OF THE DOCKYARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th OF MAY 1842
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO THE SAID
REVD. ROBERT WHITEHEAD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 31st OF MAY 1854
AGED 88 YEARS
130. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
WIFE OF JOHN WIGHTMAN
SERGEANT ROYAL MARINES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
30th SEPTEMBER 1831
AGED 44 YEARS
131. Headstone
RIGHT: THOMAS AND FRANCES POTTEN, DIED 1731 & 1750
LEFT: THOMAS WILLARD, DIED 1746
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
THOMAS WILLARD
CORDWAINER OF THIS
PARISH WHO DIED THE
11th ? OF SEP. 1746
AGED 67 YEARS
132. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WM. MENR. WILLS R.N.
ELDEST SON OF JOHN WILLS
PURSER IN THE ROYAL NAVY
AND JENEFER HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 5th DAY OF JULY 1831
AGED 33 YEARS
MOST DEEPLY REGRETTED BY HIS RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.
HE HAD LONG SERVED IN THE BRITISH NAVY IN WHICH HE
WILL BE DESERVEDLY REMEMBERED AS A HUMANE, BRAVE
AND GENEROUS OFFICER
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED AS A TRIBUTE OF
AFFECTION BY HIS AFFLICTED FAMILY
133. Ledger in pavement on north – south path
TO THE MEMORY OF
AGNES WINCH
WHO DIED 27th MAY 1844
AGED 57 YEARS
134. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN THIRD DAUGHTER OF
ARCHIBALD CHARLES AND
CATHERINE WINDEYER
WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1817
AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO CATHERINE THEIR ELDEST DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 20th MAY 1821
AGED 7 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO JAMES THEIR FIFTH SON
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1825
AGED 5 MONTHS
ALSO MARY THEIR SECOND DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1833
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
ARCHIBALD CHARLES WINDEYER
THEIR ELDEST SON, STUDENT OF THE MIDDLE TEMPLE
WHO DIED THE 17th OCTOBER 1836 AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO JOHN THEIR THIRD SON
WHO DIED 27th DECEMBER 1841 AGED 20 YEARS
Archibald Charles Windeyer was a Baker and Churchwarden in 1819 (see Misc.)
Archibald Charles Windeyer, (a nephew ?) was Clerk to the Ordnance Office (Wright's Directory, 1838) and Deputy Store Keeper at Gun Wharf (Bagshaw's Directory, 1847)
YATES see OULSON
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NORTH EAST PORTION OF CHURCH YARD - M.I.S OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH, CHATHAM RECORDED BY DAVID WILLIAMS 1.
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Section C - North East portion of Church Yard
North East Corner of Churchyard
(All Standing Headstones, unless otherwise stated)
It should be noted for future reference, that there is a fine dismantled chest tomb in the extreme north east corner, on the edge of the cutting. The ledger is beneath many heavy stones, and is also undermined ! The top stone is far too heavy to move and the whole is rather dangerous . What can be seen of the inscription (only "In Memory") seems in good condition.
135. Headstone, against north wall
MARY, WIFE OF ROBERT AGGAR, AND MARY HER DAUGHTER, BOTH DIED 1735
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
MARY WIFE OF Mr. ROBERT AGGAR
MASTER ATTENDANT OF HIS MAJESTY'S YARD
AT CHATHAM SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 28th 1735 AGED 67 YEARS
AND ALSO MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE SAID
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 20th 1735
AGED 23 YEARS
Robert Aggar, Master Attendant of H.M. Dockyard was responsible for ship movements to and from the Dockyard, including Dockyard craft. Aggar was buried at St. Mary's although he does not seem to have a surviving monument, but he may be on the reverse of his wife and daughter's stone, which stands against the north churchyard wall.
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 29th February 1748
Son Henry, Master Mast Maker at Sheerness Dock Yard, sole executor, gets all estate and has to pay legacies.
To Henry, bed and furniture (except chest of drawers), 6 chairs, 2 arm chairs, looking glass, pewter dishes, 12 pewter plates, 3 large table clothes, pair brass candlesticks and £100.
To grandson Robert Aggar, son of Henry, silver tankard marked A , large salver marked A , milk pot marked R A, R M R M pepper box marked A , 6 large spoons marked R A , punch ladle marked A , with sundry furniture in best parlour, R M R M, elbow chair, easy chair, 6 leather bottom chairs, square tea table, and best set of china, large picture (landskip), over the fire place, large china "burnt in" bowl, large china enamelled bowl, small enamelled bowl, 2 middling enamelled china dishes, 8 enamelled china plates, large blue and white china dish, china jar, painted card table, black and white earthen bowl, mahogany table, in the back parlour, large sea picture over the fire, 3 pictures opposite the windows with 2 saints and a woman; in the common parlour, large sea picture over the fire; in the best chamber, bed with bolster, curtains, vallance, window curtains, brass hearth, quilt, 2 blankets, 2 pairs sheets, 2 pillow cases, large looking glass, chest of drawers; in the kitchen, 6 pewter plates, 6 soup plates, tureen, 6 china soup spoons, copper fish dish, pair brass candlesticks, plate warmer, large copper coffee pot, chocolate pot, 2 damask table clothes, 6 napkins, wearing apparell, except 6 shirts, 6 neckes, 6 handkerchiefs and £250.
To grandson John Aggar, second son of Henry, silver tankard marked S , (this marked has an heart in the middle) I M silver slver marked R A, 2 spoons marked A , 3 spoons marked S , bed, silk quilt, 2 blankets, 2 sheets, 2 pairs pillow R M I M curtains, vallance, window curtains in the small fore chamber up one pair [of] stairs, 6 matted chairs with Kettleton backs in the fore parlour under it, looking glass in best chamber, red and blue china dish, smaller red and green dish, 2 red and green plates, 2 pewter dishes, 12 pewter plates, pair brass candlesticks, mahogany table, 2 table clothes, 4 napkins, 6 shirts, 6 neck, 6 handkerchiefs, stone [ ] ?, all small prints in best parlour and £100.
To Miss Mary Taylor, daughter of James Taylor of Deal, Pilot, white rag bed, 2 blankets, 2 pairs sheets, 2 pair pillow beares, now in small room up two pairs of stairs forward.
To her brother Robert Aggar Taylor £10. To niece Mrs Mary Higgins relict of Mr Edward Higgins late of Greenwich, Mariner, bed, curtain, vallance, quilt, 2 blankets, "that she lies in", 2 pairs sheets, 2 pillow beares, 2 octagon tables, small chamber table, large chest of drawers in his own chamber, all other furniture and household goods, and £50 "as a token of my affection and in memorandum of my gratitude for the great care she has always taken of me".
All other money due to him, to son Henry and 2 grandsons Robert and John, equally. In case son Henry dies before the testator, his legacy goes to grandsons, equally, they will then be executors.
If John dies his legacy to Robert, provided he is not married; if Robert dies his legacy to his heirs. If John is married then to his wife or sons.
If niece Mary Taylor dies before testator, her legacy shared equally between her 2 daughters, Mrs Mary Downer and Mrs Susannah Caskett.
Witnesses: John Brome, Charles Downman and Eustace Peacock
Codicil dated 2nd November 1749
To Robert Aggar, grandson, £100 in trust, to be invested in Public Funds; interest for clothing and education of great grand daughter Martha Aggar, daughter of Robert, until she is 21 or married, Robert to pay the £100 to Martha at 21 or marriage. If she dies unmarried or under 21, the £100 to her father.
Witnesses: Solomon Turner, Newland Rice and Henry Sheafe
Proved 16th January 1752
136. Headstone
TO THE MEMORY OF
PHILLIP AUSTEN
SHIPWRIGHT LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
THE 18th OF APRIL 1747 AGED 5[ ] ? YEARS
ALSO ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 6th OF APRIL 17[ ]
AGED 61 ? YEARS
137. Large Ledger, very eroded
ELIZABETH
[ ]
THOMAS BALDOCK
[ ]
[ ] SEPTEMBER 1832
[ AGED] 30 ? YEARS
THOMAS BALDOCK
[ ] [ ] APRIL 1840 ?
[IN HIS] 72nd or 79th ? YEAR
Thomas Baldock of H.M. Dockyard, Secretary of the Philosophical & Literary Institute (Wright's Directory 1838), is he the Thomas Baldock who died 1846 ?
A Gentleman in his P.C.C. Will dated 14th March 1838
To grandson Alfred Baldock, his share in freehold estate in Luton, Chatham late in occupation of William Filmer, now occupied by ----- ? Rule and ------ / Webb, subject to payment of annuity of £12 for daughter Mary.
Also to Mary household goods, linen, furniture, plate, china, wine and liquor, books and pictures.
To son Thomas Baldock clothes..
Money and investments and residue of personal estate to friend Michael Lock of Gillingham, Gentleman and George Essell of Rochester, Solicitor, upon trust, to convert personal estate to cash, and to invest; dividends to daughter Mary; after her death, third of capital and freehold invested in trust for her children if any, sons at 21 daughters at 21 or marriage.
If Mary dies without children, or none reach 21, in trust for son Thomas and grandson Charles Fincham Baldock, equally divided.
Another third invested for son Thomas, remaining third held for grandson Charles, until he is 21, if he dies pre 21, then to son Thomas.
Witnesses: George Povall and Charles Lott, Clerks to Messrs Twopenny and Essell, Solicitors, Rochester.
Codicil dated 30th April 1841
Had given to grandson Alfred properties in Luton, subject to annuity for daughter Mary. Revokes this, property to son Thomas, charged with same annuity.
To grand daughter Louisa daughter of son Thomas, £500 at 21, if she reaches 21 after death of daughter Mary. If she is 21 before then, then immediately after Mary's death.
If Louisa dies pre 21 the £500 is part of residue and the £500 invested for benefit of Mary.
Witnesses: J.S. Bullard and Gabriel Couves, Clerks to Messrs Essell, Solicitor, Rochester
Codicil dated 25th January 1845
Gives whole of trust funds to son Thomas, subject to trust for Charles, who gets £1,000. Revokes bequest of £500 to Louisa, now gives her £1,000, on same terms.
Witnesses: Charles Lott and Gabriel J. Kenyon, Clerks to Messrs Essell, Hayward and Essell, Solicitors, Rochester
138. Ledger, laid on side, Part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
[ ] REMAINS OF
WILLIAM JOSEPH BATE[S]
SON OF
WILLIAM AND ELLEN BATE[S]
WHO DIED ON THE 4th DAY OF [OCTOBER]
1814 AGED 14 MONTHS
139. Headstone, buried
WILLIAM BEEKE, DIED 1755
SEVERAL STONES IN THIS PART OF THE CHURCHYARD HAVE BEEN PARTLY BURIED,
MAY BE FROM SPOIL THROWN UP WHEN THE CHURCH WAS RE-BUILT IN THE 1880's ?
[IN MEMORY OF]
---------------(Ground Level)-------------
WILLIAM BEEKE
LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 16th
NOV: 1755 AGED 45 YEARS
Almost all of this stone is buried, and like other partly buried stones, the covered inscription is in very good condition. William Beeke, Coachmaster and Victualler, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 5th June 1755
To kinsman Henry Beeke of Chatham, Blacksmith, £5; to Henry's now wife, Elizabeth £5; to their son Henry £5.
To his sister Mary Wattle, £5; to William Jessup, £5; to Elizabeth Jessup £5.
To Rebecca Beeke daughter of Henry £20, to be paid after the death of his widow Anne.
To William Wattle son of sister Mary, £20 and to her mother £20. To Elizabeth Jessup £20 to be paid after the death of his widow. Residue including money household goods, coaches and carriages, horses, stock in trade and personal estate to wife Anne, for ever, she is executor.
Witnesses: John Cazeneuve, Peter Martin and Thomas Johnson
Proved 26th November 1755
He married first to Elizabeth Jessup in Chatham in 1740. His kinsman, Henry, was fined one shilling in 1744 for leaving dung and other rubbish in the street in Chatham !
His second wife was Anne Glidd, whom he also married in Chatham, in 1751. If either of his wives are on the stone, they are at a depth which is not practical to reach with a trowel.
140. Headstone
Front
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. ROBERT BEVERSTOCK
ATTENDANT ? IN HIS MAJESTY'S DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER [ ] [1762 ?]
AGED 50 YEARS
[ALSO] ELIZABETH [WIFE OF ?]
ROBERT BEVERSTOCK
[ ]
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH FORRESTER DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND ELIZABETH BEVERSTOCK
WHO DIED [ ] 21st 1815 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO OF JOHN MARK
[SON OF ?] ROBERT & ELIZABETH
[WHO] DIED JANUARY 9th 1826
AGED 74 YEARS
141. Headstone
[IN MEMORY OF]
SUSANNA WIFE OF Mr. JOHN BODDINGTON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1806
AGED 5[ ] ? YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
THE ABOVE NAMED Mr. JOHN BODDINGTON
WHO DIED JANUARY 31st 1824
IN HIS 88th YEAR
HAVING FAITHFULLY SERVED HIS MAJESTY
AS WARDEN OF CHATHAM DOCKYARD
FOR 27 YEARS
[Verses, very eroded]
John Boddington, Warden of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham P.C.C. Will dated 15th January 1821
Wishes to be buried in Chatham Churchyard in same grave as his wife Susanna and that a "headstone and foot stone be set up to our remembrance stating the number of years I have had the honour of serving his Majesty as Warden of His Majesty's Dockyard at Chatham, commencing the 21st July 1796"
To brother Thomas, all his wardrobe, watch, silver shoe and knee buckles; if Thomas is not alive, then to nephew Mr Mar Isaac at Messrs Broadwood Manufactory in Bridle Lane, Golden Square, London, except his watch which goes to his sister Joanna Bromage, she also gets bed and table linen; if she is dead, then to her daughter Ann Mar Isaac.
To Mrs Emmerson wife of nephew Thomas Emmerson , 2 volumes of Hogarth's Works, 2 china jars in the hall with their brackets, blue and white china jar in the corner cupboard in his sitting parlour, 2 old red and white china soup plates, 2 ½ pint cups of Staffordshire Ware, all his sea shells and chimney ornaments in his best parlour. To Thomas Emmerson, glass case containing the "shivered effects of a shot on the Cat's Tail of the Victory"
To Ann and Catherine, 2 eldest daughters of Mar Isaac, all prints and ornaments, framed and glazed in his sitting parlour, except the portrait of Sir Sidney Smith which is to be sold with the rest of the prints in the house.
To nephew and godson John Boddington Lawcourt of Richmond, Surrey, £10 and cheese tray, formed of part of the Victory; also cat and dog painted on wood which are in his sitting parlour. To each of children of nephew and niece Ann and Dunstan Mar Isaac £5. To servant Maria Reed £15 over and above any wages due.
Residue equally divided between his brother and sisters.
The furniture to be sold by Mr Robert Burr of Chatham and he to conduct funeral as he conducted that of his wife. Brother Thomas of Thurnby near Leicester and nephew Tomas Emmerson of no. 4 Berniers St., Oxford St.., London are his executors; to them £10 each for their trouble.
Witnesses: Joseph Burgis and D. Cowley
Codicil dated 11th November 1822
Bother Thomas has died; appoints nephew Dunstan Mar Isaac executor in his place.
No witnesses
Affidavit dated 3rd March 1826
Thomas Catherall of 88 Pall Mall, Tea Dealer and John Branscomb of same place, Tea Dealer, are sworn that they knew testator well, and were familiar with his handwriting; they believe codicil is in his handwriting and that signature is authentic.
Proved 17th March 1826 Power reserved to Dunstan Mar Isaac
142. Headstone, against north wall
THOMAS BORMAN, DIED 1728
THIS STONE HAS BEN MOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL POSITION TO THE NORTH WALL
HERE LIES THE BODY OF
THOMAS BORMAN
LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
THE 18th ? OF JUNE 1728
AGED 34 YEARS
Thomas Borman , Baker, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 23rd March 1723 (24)
To his aunt Mary Dartnall of Chatham, widow, gold ring to value of 21/-. Residue to his wife Sarah, who is executor.
Witnesses: Harlow ? Palfry, Samuel London and Thomas Johnson
BRETT see WOOD
143. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. JAMES BUCK (SHIPWRIGHT)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. 21st 1812
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF Mrs. MARY BUCK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 4th FEBRUARY 1827
AGED 67 YEARS
James Buck, Shipwright of Queen Street, P.C.C. Will dated 10th August 1811
To wife Mary all his half share of houses on the Brook or Smithfield Bank in Chatham, which he inherited from his father Benjamin Buck, who inherited them, with his brother Richard Buck, from their father Crosley Buck, for ever.
All his money and investments, wages, household goods, furniture, plate, etc. and residue to wife Mary, she is executor.
Witnesses: Joanna Stephens, Anna Stephens and W.P. Morgan
Proved 15th October 1812
144. Headstone, against north wall
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WEST BURTON
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1843
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
FAITH MARIA BURTON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 17th 1846
AGED 26 YEARS
145. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
JAMES CANE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6th OF
DECEMBER 1762 AGED 42
YEARS
John Cane, Boatswain; H.M.S. Windsor, (at date of will, 1755) and H.M.S. London, Consistory Court of Rochester Will on Naval Form, dated 11th October 1755
All estate to wife Jane of Plymstock, Devon, she is executor.
Witnesses: Nicholas Hore, Carpenter and Henry Stacy, Clerk
146. Side Panel from a destroyed Chest Tomb
IN MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE CARTER
WHO DIED THE 8th AUGUST 1805 AGED 30 YEARS
FRANCIS CROCKFORD WHO DIED THE
14th FEBRUARY 1831 AGED 1 MONTH
ALSO HENRY SHOTWATER CROCKFORD WHO DIED
THE 20th AUGUST 1831 AGED 1 YEAR AND 9 MONTHS
147. Rear of an eroded 18th century Headstone
HERE LIETH
INTERRED THE BODY
OF SARAH WIFE OF
ROBERT CHAPPLE SHE
DIED THE 2nd OF MARCH 1763
AGED 74 ? YEARS
Robert Chappell, Shipwright, he was probably on the eroded front of the headstone, which commemorates his wife on the rear. P.C.C. Will dated 3rd May 1740
Forgives Sarah Thomas daughter of his wife Sarah, all charges he has met for her board, washing, lodging and clothing during time she has lived with him. To wife Sarah, his wages due from H.M. Dockyard and all goods, wares and merchandise; she is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Smith, Thomas Warrington and Samuel Brook
Proved 26th March 1762
Sarah Chappell, Widow of above, P.C.C. Will dated 9th October 1762
She is not well in bodily health. £50 to Arthur Chappell of Chatham, Shipwright, nephew of late husband; £50 to Robert Chappell, son of Arthur at 21. Executors to pay interest from latter to Arthur Chappell until his son is 21.
£30 to Thomas Chappell son of Samuel Chappell of Chatham, Blacksmith, another of late husband's nephews, at 21; interest as above.
£5 to Ann wife of James Baldock of Rochester, Blacksmith; £5 to Mary Goldfinch of Rochester, Spinster; 1 guinea to her sister Susannah Goldfinch. To her friend Eleanor wife of Michael Littlewood of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Shipwright, I guinea for a ring. £5 to Mary Gowdy, daughter of Michael Littlewood. Residue of ready money, investments, goods and personal estate, shared equally among nieces and nephews, Sarah Allen, widow; Mary Cush, spinster; Elizabeth wife of Mr [ ] Dennis; Martha Cush and Thomas Cush, children of her late brother Nathaniel Cush.
Sarah Allen and Martha Cush executors
Witnesses: Hannah Peckham and William Twopenny
Proved 21st March 1763
148. Ledger, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GILBERT CHILD
OF THE 19th DRAGOONS
[COLONEL] IN THE ARMY
AND LATE BARRACK MASTER
AT CHATHAM
AND WAS THE ONLY SON OF
MAJOR CHILD
OF RAVENHILL HALL
IN THE NORTH RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
HAVING SPENT 19 YEARS
IN INDIA
IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
[HE FELL ?] VICTIM TO HIS EXERTIONS
AT THE LATE FIRE AT CHATHAM
AND DIED
AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS
ON THE 11th MARCH
1821
IN THE 57th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
"The late fire at Chatham" occurred in 1820, when a considerable number of properties were destroyed. The military were the best resource for fighting fires on this scale. Child gave 3 guineas to the relief fund
149. Headstone
WILLIAM CLARK. DIED 1777 AND HIS DAUGHTER FRANCES TURNER, DIED 1784
[IN MEMORY OF]
WILLIAM CLARK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH
24th 1777 AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THOS. [TURNER]
[DAUGHT]ER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM [CLARK]
WHO DIED MAY 23rd 1784
AGED 40 YEARS
William Clark, Victualler, P.C.C. Will dated 3rd June 1773
All real and personal estate to daughter Frances Clark for ever; she is executor
Witnesses: Samuel Chappell, John Wilkins and John Hick, Attorney of Rochester
Proved 13th April 1777 Administration to Frances , now Turner, wife of Thomas Turner (see Turner will)
150. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. SARAH CLEMENTS WIFE OF
Mr. JOHN CLEMENTS SENR.
WHO DIED THE 18th ? OF NOVEMBER 1761
AGED 51 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE THREE SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER
ALSO TWO SISTERS OF THE ABOVE
Mrs. SARAH CLEMENTS
AND WILLIAM CLEMENTS HER LAST ISSUE
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1762
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO Mr. RICHARD MORRIS OF CHATHAM
AND SOUTHFLEET, GRANDSON TO ONE OF THE
ABOVE TWO SISTERS WHO DIED NOVEMBER
4th 1826 AGED 54 YEARS
Richard Morris was buried at Southfleet. In 1922 Leland Duncan transcribed his headstone, which agrees with the Chatham inscription but Chatham is not mentioned
CROCKFORD see CARTER
151. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH FAIRHALL
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 12th ? 1771
AGED 39 ? YEARS
152. Headstone
Front
Mr.
JOHN FOREMAN
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE 6th 1785
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[ ] 22 [ ] IN THE 6[ ] [OF HER AGE]
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. HANNAH WEST
WIFE OF
WILLIAM JAMES WEST
WHO DIED [ ]
[ ]
John Foreman, Coach Master P.C.C. Will dated 31st December 1784
Household goods to wife Hannah and real estate for life, she keeping same in good repair. Money, investments, and personal estate to Hannah and his son Thomas, upon trust, they to invest value in Public Funds, upon trust, to permit his wife to receive the interest for life. After her death, then real estate and fund shared equally among his children, Arthur John, Thomas, Elizabeth, Hannah and Ann Foreman, for ever.
Wife and son Thomas executors.
Witnesses: Edward Pope, William Archer and John Sommerton
Proved 21st March 1785
William James West, Late of Malta now of St. Nicholas, Rochester, P.C.C. Will dated 29th October 1824
West was buried at St. Mary's, Chatham but there is no surviving inscription. His wife is on the back of the headstone of the Foremans, who were her parents.
Family to be put into decent mourning. Wife Hannah gets all household goods, money and personal estate, except money in Public Funds. To Hannah, and John Snatt of Frindsbury, Esquire, his dwelling house, upon trust, Hannah to have rents for life; after her death, upon trust, for his sons and daughters, Hartwell ?, William James and Ann West equally, for ever.
If in wife's life, executors see it as advantageous to sell above property, they can, and put proceeds with money in Public Funds, so that Hannah has dividends foe life. After her death, upon trust, for his children, equally shared. Executors can if they think fit advance money to his children towards their advancement in the world, but not exceeding £1,000 each.
Witnesses: John Batten of Rochester, Arthur Rye, Surgeon of Rochester and J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Rochester
Proved 20th April 1825
FORSTER see KIRBY
FOSTER see MORRIS
153. Headstone
[ ]
JANE GANNIKELL
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd ? 1787
AGED [ ] YEARS
154. Eroded Ledger, Close to ground
[IN MEMORY OF]
[RUPERT GEORGE]
[ ]TAUR[ ]D SON OF
[THE] [H]ONBLE. BARON [GEORGE]
[WHO FELL ?] VICTIM TO [A FEVER]
[AS A CONSEQUENCE ?] OF HIS DUT[Y] ON THE [ ]
[DECEMBER 12th ] 1807 AGED [ ]
"[ ] allotted [ ]
[ [ thou [ ]"
Rupert George, Late Midshipman of H.M.S. Prince of Wales, son of Baron George, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland.
Died at the Mitre Inn (Gentleman's Magazine for 1807, page 1,236)
GIBBS see MANSFIELD
155. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
IN
MEMORY OF Mr. RICHARD GREENFIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th OF
JANUARY 1765 AGED [ ] YEARS
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED THE 21st
OF NOVEMBER 1782 AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH GREENFIELD DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 14th OF APRIL
1771 AGED 18 ? YEARS
Mr. GEORGE GREENFIELD
[ ] R[ ]
[ ]
MARCH 1817 AGED 69 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO Mrs. ELEANOR GREENFIELD
[ ] 27th MAY 1836 AGED 83 YEARS
156. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LEONORA DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND JANE HANNA
OF CHATHAM BARRACKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 21st
DAY OF JANUARY 1821
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT HANNA THEIR SON
WHO DIED THE 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1824
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE ROBERT HANNA
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 7th ? 1827
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO MARIA [ ] DAUGHTER OF
[ ]
157. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. THOMAS HORLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 30th OCTOBER 182[ ]
AGED 80 ?YEARS
158. Headstone
[IN MEMORY OF ]
Mr. JAMES HOWARD
[ ]
159. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
IN
MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JAMES JACKSON OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON OCTOBER [ ] 1771 AGED [ ] YEARS
[AND FOUR] OF THEIR CHILDREN
MARTHA ?, MARIA, ANN AND [ ]
[ALSO] SARAH WIFE OF GEORGE JACKSON
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON [ ] APRIL 17[ ] AGED [ ]2 YEARS
ALSO [ ] OF THEIR CHILDREN
ALSO OF Mr. GEORGE JACKSON
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF JANUARY [1801]
AGED [ ] YEARS
George Jackson, Late Victualler, P.C.C. Will dated 11th November 1800
Desires to be buried in Chatham Churchyard by the side of his wife and children "in my burying place".
To Ann Grimett his wife's sister, £100 of Stock in his name in the 3% Annuities of the Bank of England. To son George, household goods, money and rest of investments; also to George the interest ? part of the £850 in the hands of Mr Harvey Pierce of Newhall near Axminster, Devon, which interest ? is now paid to Ann Jackson during her life; also the remaining house of the two in Troy Town, Rochester, of which Ann Jackson wife of James, deceased, receives the rent for her life, as bequeathed by her husband. After her death the properties will come to testator, who is son of the said James, and a half of the £850 in the hands of Harvey Pierce and one house in Troy Town. The other half of the £850 and other house in Troy Town (adjoining the other) to his son George. His sister in law Ann Grimett and Mr Samuel Nicholson, Shipbuilder, are executors; to each of them, "a very handsome mourning ring".
If son George dies before 21, then whole property shall be at the disposal of Ann Grimett, except sum of £10 given to Mr John Jackson of Brompton, Grocer
Witnesses; Samuel Commins and Henry Medwin
Proved 14th April 1801
160. Headstone
JOHN JOBSON, DIED 1732
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
JOHN JOBSON SON OF JOHN & ELIZ.
JOBSON OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE
[ ] 1732 AGED 21or 24 ? YEARS
161. Ledger on low stone base
KIRBY TOMB,
PRECARIOUSLY PERCHED ON THE EDGE OF THE CUTTING
MEMORIAM SACRAM
Mr. EDWARD KIRBY
DIED MARCH 27th ? 1743 AGED [ ] YEARS
Mrs. ANN KIRBY HIS WIFE
WHO WAS DAUGHTER OF [THE LATE?]
JHO. FORSTER ESQ.
OF WARNFORD, NORTHUMBERLAND
DIED DEC. 9th 1758 AGED 76 YEARS
AND SIX OF THEIR CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ELIZ. KIRBY THEIR ELDEST DAUGHTER
DIED SEPT. 13th 1777 AGED 68 ? YEARS
Mr. THOMAS KIRBY THEIR ELDEST SON
DIED AUGUST 12th 1781 AGED 70 YEARS
LIEUT. MATH. KIRBY THEIR SECOND SON
DIED OCT. [ ] 1781 AGED 66 YEARS
Mr. GEORGE KIRBY THEIR THIRD SON
DIED NOV. [ ] 1784 AGED 59 ? YEARS
Mrs. MARY KIRBY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
Mr. GEORGE KIRBY DIED FEBRUARY 22nd
1788 AGED 48 ? YEARS
Edward Kirby, Barber Surgeon P.C.C. Will dated 18th March 1742 (43)
To each of his children £5 each. All other money, lands, houses, goods, chattels and personal estate to wife Anne; she is executor.
Witnesses: Edward Ham, James Purcell and Isaiah Brittain
George Kirby, Esquire, P.C.C. Will dated 10th November 1784
To wife Mary his freehold in Chatham where he lives, for life; after her death to his adopted niece Elizabeth Kirby , daughter of his late brother Matthew Kirby, by Martha Butcher, for ever.
To James Morrison, Esq., of the Tower of London, and George Marsh of the Navy Office, Esq., (two of his executors), all household goods, upon trust, they to allow his wife to use same for life. After her death, then for niece Elizabeth Kirby. To Morrison and Marsh, £7,500 4% Bank Annuities, part of larger sum in the Bank of England, upon trust, to pay interest to his wife for life. After her death, upon further trust, to transfer the £7,500 to niece Elizabeth.
Also to trustees, £1,250 4% Bank Annuities, upon trust, to pay interest to Martha Butcher for life; after her death the £1,250 to niece Elizabeth. Also to trustees £1,000 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, upon trust, to divide sum among all children of James Morrison by Margaret his wife, deceased, who shall be living.
To his relation Thomas Forster of Alnwick, Northumberland, and his sister Jane Forster, and George North, £100 each.
To John Witheridge of Chatham, Ironmonger, £100 to put his family in mourning; to his son William Witheridge, £100 at 21; to all his servants with him at time of death, £10 each.
Residue of real and personal estate to his niece Elizabeth for ever.
Wife, niece Elizabeth, James Morrison and George Marsh executors.
Witnesses: Robert Bengo, Francis Barrow and J. Simmons, Attorney of Chatham
Proved 23rd November 1784
Mary Kirby, Widow of above, P.C.C. Will dated 29th January 1786
By indentures of lease and release made previous to her marriage to George Kirby dated 25th and 26th June 1784; George Kirby of the 1st part, herself, Mary Witheridge of the 2nd part, Samuel Gillam Mills of Greenwich, Surgeon and John Hosier of St. George Street, Westminster, Gentleman, of the 3rd part, she did with consent of George Kirby, grant and convey to Samuel Gillam Mills and John Hosier, her half share of three houses in Chatham occupied by [ ] and all her other property in Chatham, and her half share of another property, to Mills and Hosier, upon trust, after her death to such persons as by deed or will disposed.
Also to trustees £800 3% Consolidated Bank Reduced Annuities, upon trust.
George Kirby did by the above indentures, covenant with the trustees, all sums of money he had from the estate of William Witheridge, in respect of £235 and interest due to her upon bond, to be paid to trustees, for her to dispose of.
George Kirby has since died, and she has received all monies and interest from estate of William Witheridge, upon bond. Her brother John is indebted to her in £166 7s, upon bond of obligation dated 7th February 1785, part of £266 7s By Power of Indenture of Release, the trustees to remain possessed of above houses and the £800 annuities; they to take rents and interest until the four children of her brother John, William, Robert Inwood, Henry and John are 21.
Trustees to buy from the interest, after repairs of properties, new 3% Bank Annuities in their names.
The half share in the properties and the bank annuities, rents and dividends and new investments; all her real estate to all her above nephews who are then 21, equally. She forgives and releases brother John from money due on bond , the £166 7s to remain in his hands for life; he to renew bond or give it to her trustees. After his death, the £166 7s is to be lent to Mrs Sarah Witheridge, wife of John, if she is living, and is to carry on husband's trade for life; she to give bond to trustees. If she is not to carry on business, the £166 7s to be paid out by trustees for purchase of of new bank annuities, upon trust; Sarah Witheridge to receive interest, if living, for life. If she is dad at time of her husband's death, or from her decease, the £166 7s shall be part of testator's estate.
To niece Elizabeth Kirby, silver coffee pot, diamond hoop ring and any other diamond rings she may choose.
To Sarah wife of John Witheridge all her clothes. To nephew William Witheridge gold watch, silver pint pot, six silver tea spoons, tongs, strainer with a castle as a crest.
Rest of her silver plate equally divided among Witheridge nephews.
To servant Elizabeth Rogers £20, if still in her service
Residue to trustees upon trust, to use part of interest towards maintenance and education of above nephews, until they are 21. When they are 21, their legacies with interest equally divided.
If all die pre 21 then to their father, John; if he is dead, then to their mother Sarah, for life; if she is dead, then to trustees for their use; they can lay out money from dividends for benefit of nephew William Witheridge or for his further education as a Surgeon , Apothecary or Midwife between his 20th and 21st years.
Trustees are executors
Witnesses: James Morrison, Tower of London and John Whiffen of Chatham
Proved 3rd July 1788 Power reserved to Samuel Mills
162. Ledger, just above ground level
KITE TOMB,
ON THE EDGE OF THE CUTTING
IN MEMORY OF
Mrs. SUSANNAH KITE WIFE OF
Mr. PHINEAS KITE OF THIS PARISH
DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 14th A.D. 1783
AGED 52 ? YEARS
Mr. PHINEAS KITE DIED DEC. 19th 1793
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN
VIZ.
JOHN DIED NOV. 30th 1769
}INFANTS
SARAH DIED DEC. 30th 1773 ?
SUSANNA DIED JAN. 9th 1778
AGED 7 YEARS
Phineas Kite, Tallow Chandler, (Bailey's Directory, 1784) P.C.C. Will not dated or signed
"I desire to be decently interred in Chatham Church Yard in the vault which I have built for that purpose for my late wife and children"
"I have only one son living, who was born 20th day March 1774, whom I pray that God will keep him under his care and protection".
His houses, goods, money in the bank at 4% Consolidated New South Sea Annuities, "my ledger page 157 for particulars". His Bonds or Navy Bills, Exchequer Bills, household goods, shop goods, book debts, all to son Jacob, for ever; if he is 18 at testator's death he can dispose of or bequeath legacy as he pleases.
Affidavit dated 21st March 1794
John Simmons, Gentleman of Rochester and John Eggier of Chatham, Leather Currier, sworn that they knew Kite well and were familiar with his handwriting. They have examined the will and confirm that it is in Kite's hand.
Proved 26th April 1794. Administration to Jacobe Cazeneuve Troy, "the cousin german", next of kin and curator or guardian of Jacob Kite, a minor.
Note in margin of above, dated 29th March 1802
" Administration granted to Jacob Kite, son and universal legatee"
Phineas Kite was a Churchwarden of St. Mary's in 1770. He married Susanna Cazeneuve in Chatham in 1767
163. Headstone, against north wall
JOHN LAMPERD, DIED 1753
MOVED FROM ORIGINAL POSITION TO NORTH WALL
IN MEMORY OF Mr. JOHN LAMPERD
LATE BOATSWAIN OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP
NEWARK WHO DIED THE 19th ? OF JUNE 1753
AGED 59 ? YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY OF
Mrs. ELIZABETH WALL
----------------(Ground Level)--------------
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th ? DAY OF FEBY. ? 17[ ]
AGED 65 ? YEARS
NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY
OF Mrs. ELIZABETH MILLFORD
[WHO DIED] THE [ ] DAY OF FEB. 1752
John Lamperd, Boatswain of H.M.S. Cumberland at date of will, made a month after his second marriage, to Ann Wall at Chatham), and H.M.S. Newark, at his death (as on stone) Consistory Court of Rochester Will, on Naval Form, dated 31st July 1750
All to wife Ann,who is executor
Witnesses: Elizabeth and John Tomlyn
Elizabeth Millford was the wife of Humphrey; just over a week after her burial, her son, Robert, was buried. She presumably died as a result of childbirth ? She was probably Lamperd's daughter ?
164. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF HENRY LIGHT
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF AUGUST 1846
AGED 28 YEARS
"Farewell dear friends, I've gone before,
My love will be to you no more,
No grief, nor sorrow for me take,
But love my offspring for my sake"
165. Headstone
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF
JOHN MANSFIELD
QUARTER MASTER SERGEANT
[ ]
WHO DIED AT WOOLWICH ? ON THE 9th OF
APRIL 1843 AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO JANE GIBBS
[SIS]TER OF THE ABOVE AND DAUGHTER OF
Mr. WILLIAM GIBBS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ]
[ ]
ALSO Mrs. ANN GIBBS WIFE OF
Mr. WILLIAM GIBBS OF THIS
PARISH AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
[ ] APRIL [ ] AGED [ ] YEARS
[ALSO] Mr. WILLIAM GIBBS
William Gibbs, possibly the Provision Merchant, died 1852, P.C.C. Will dated 12th January 1852
To grand daughter Ann Owen, Widow, now living with him, all his household furniture, leasehold estate, money, stock and goods; she is executor.
Witnesses: Frederick S. Manser, Vitler (sic) of Chatham and Alfred Morgan, Clerk to W.G. Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester
166. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
[ ]
JOHN MAWBY ESQ,
[ ] [JULY] 1801[ ]
[ ]
ANN MAWBY
[ ]
[ ] 181[ ] [ ]
167. Fragments of Headstone
[SERGEANT] [WILLIAM] [MAX]WELL
[CHATHAM] [DIV]ISION OF
[ROYAL] [M]ARINES
[WHO] [DIED] [ON] [TH]E 4th DAY OF JANY. 1851
[AG]ED 52 YEARS
[LEAVI]NG A WIDOW AND 3 CH[ILDREN]
[AND ?] [SIS]TER ? TO LAMENT THEIR LOSS
HIS WORTH AS A FRIEND
HIS EXCELLENCE AS A SCHOOLMASTER
HIS WARM AND GENEROUS DISPOSTION
ARE TESTIFIED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM
Maxwell
From the Maidstone Journal, January 14th 1851
"MILITARY FUNERAL.--- On Wednesday last, Sarjeant Maxwell, the schoolmaster of the Royal Marines boy's school, was buried at St. Mary's church. The deceased being well known and much respected, it was determined to bury him with full military honors. The body was removed from Melville hospital at half-past two p.m. to the parish church , and to witness the funeral cortège there was an immense concourse of persons assembled along the road leading to the church. The body was preceded by the splendid band playing the Dead March in Saul; next came the coffin, the pall being borne by 6 sergeants, followed by the deceased's son as chief mourner: next came the boys of the school; the procession was closed by a long train of sergeants, color-sergeants, and sergeant majors from the Royal Marines, 12th regt., sappers and miners, artillery, and provisional battalion; there were also many officers and tradesman present. The deceased had served 28 years in the corps and was in his 52nd year."
168. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF GILES SON OF
GILES AND HANNAH MILLER?
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY THE [ ] 17[81]
AGED 37 ? YEARS
[ ] JOHN AND
[ ] MILLER ? DIED
[ ] 1787
[ ] MONTHS
Foot Stone
G. M.
1781
H
MILLFORD see LAMPERD
169. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church, very eroded
THE LONG LOST MILLS FAMILY HEADSTONE, IN THE CUTTING.
VICTIMS OF THE 1816 ROCHESTER BRIDGE TRAGEDY
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. ALEXANDER MILLS
[ LATE QUARTER MASTER SERGEANT] OF THE ROYAL MARINE CORPS.
[ WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON] THE
[ ] APRIL 1812
AGED 59 ? YEARS
[ ]
JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE] THE 11th
[OF] JANUARY 1806 AGED 48 ? YEARS
JANE [THEIR] DAUGHTER DIED IN INFANCY
[ ] [AUGUST] [1794]
ALEXANDER MILLS AGED 27 YEARS
MARIA HIS WIFE AGED 27 YEARS
ANNA ELIZA AGED 3 YEARS
WHO WITH
[THOMAS] AND ELIZA GILBERT
NINE YOUNG LADIES AND THE BOATMAN
[WERE UNFORTUNATELY] DROWNED IN [ATTEMPTING]
[TO PASS THROUGH ONE OF] THE ARCHES
[OF] ROCHESTER BRIDGE ON THE EVENING
OF [THE 13th ] [OF] SEPTEMBER [1816]
[WHICH MELANCHOLY CIRCUMSTANCE IT IS]
[SUPPOSED WAS OCCAISIONED BY THE]
[CULPABLE NEGLECT OF THOSE PERSONS APPOINTED]
[TO CONDUCT THE REPAIRS OF THE BRIDGE WHO]
[LEFT FIXED WITHOUT SUFFICIENT NOTICE A PIECE]
[OF TIMBER ACROSS THE ARCH AGAINST WHICH]
[THE BOAT STRUCK AND WAS UPSET]
This is probably the headstone which the Rochester Journal reported (in 1895) was formerly at the east end of the church "but has now disappeared" Alexander Mills, Senior does not appear in the burial register. The date on the stone is very clear on an otherwise very worn stone, and Alexander Mills death was reported in the Maidstone Journal, of 22nd April 1812 as having occurred "a few days since", so it could hardly have been at any great distance from Chatham.
The deaths of Alexander Mills, Junior, his wife and child, and the others was caused by their boat striking a piece of timber which had been left between two of the starlings of Rochester Bridge. The party had been on a trip up river to Wouldham to celebrate the 21st birthday of Thomas Gilbert. The nine young ladies were pupils of a school run by Eliza Gilbert, who was Maria Mills sister. Two of the pupils, Mary Brock, age 11, and Agnes Reynolds, age 5, were buried in this churchyard on the same day as the Mills family, (September 18th)
170. Headstone
Front
IN
MEMORY OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF RICHARD MORRIS WHO DIED
THE 28th OF APRIL 1760 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO THREE CHILDREN, MARGARET,
JOHN AND THOMAS
ALSO RICHARD MORRIS WHO DIED
THE 10th OF MARCH 1764 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JOHN FOSTER JUNR. OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH THE 10th 1779
IN THE 33rd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO RICHARD MORRIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD AND ELIZABETH MORRIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 1834
Rear
IN
MEMORY OF SARAH WIFE OF
Mr. RICHARD MORRIS JUNR.
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED FEBY.
THE 28th 1779 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON WHO DIED
MARCH THE 28th 1779 AGED 18 WEEKS
ALSO MARY SECOND WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 8th 1780
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO JEMIMA THIRD WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 24th 1826
AGED 60 YEARS
[ ]
Richard Morris, Shipwright P.C.C. Will dated 27th February 1829
His freehold house, divided into two in Meeting House Lane, Chatham, in his own occupation and William Roffe; all other real estate to his sons and daughters, John, Elizabeth Winford, Sarah Jemima Mason, James, Rebecca Tascall ? And Joseph George Morris, equally.
To grandson James Tomlin19 guineas at 21. All his ready money, investments, public stock, chattels and personal estate to his children equally. Sons John and Joseph executors
Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester, James Lewis and D.R. Lewis, his Clerks
Proved 3rd November 1834
171. Headstone, against north wall, on side
JOHN NASH, DIED 1739
MOVED FROM ORIGINAL POSITION TO NORTH WALL
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN NASH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY [ ] 1738 [ ]
HE LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS & THREE
DAUGHTERS
172. Ledger, near ground level
ANN PALLISER
DIED 10th OCTOBER 18[0]3
AGED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS
SARAH PALLISER
DIED 11th OF SEPTEMBER 1811
AGED 7 ? YEARS, 4 MONTHS
ANTHONY PALLISER
OBIIT 22nd FEBRUARY 1815
AGED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS
ROBERT WARRE PALLISER
DIED 26th OCTOBER 1817
AGED 3 ? YEARS, 11 MONTHS
Mr. JOHN [COSTOBODIE] PALLISER
DIED [ ] NOVEMBER 1818
[AGED 23 YEARS]
173. Headstone, partly buried
[IN MEMORY OF]
HENRY PEARNE
DIED 23rd APRIL 1739
------------(Ground Level)----------
AGED 71 ? YEARS
MARTIN
SON OF HENRY PEARNE
WHO DIED 11th NOV. 1750
Henry Pearne, Joiner, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 1st June 1737
To two sons Thomas of Deptford, Clerk and Martin of Chatham, Clerk, five sixths of a house, barn, stables, orchard and land in Gillingham, called Little Twiddall, occupied by Henry White, equally, for ever.
If either dies without children, survivor gets all. To wife Mary property called Maysberry in Rainham for life; after her death, equally between two sons, also two houses in Brompton, on condition that she remains a widow; if she remarries then these houses and Mayberry to sons.
She also gets three houses in Chatham on "Colledge lease", occupied by Mr George Guy, Mr Pain, Shipwright and Mr King, Joiner; after her death, these houses to sons. Rent arrears due at his death on Little Twiddall, equally to two sons, other arrears to wife.
Household goods and personal estate to wife, who is executor.
Witnesses: John Leafgreene, John Woodger and Thomas Manger ?
Henry Pearne married Mary Leafgreene at Chatham in 1702. There may be more on the stone but it is buried rather deep in the ground.
Martin Pearne, Clerk, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 9th October 1749
"Weak in body". To brother Thomas of Deptford, Clerk, his share of five sixths of property at Little Twidale in Gillingham, in occupation of Henry White, for ever.
To his mother, Mary of Chatham, and niece Catherine Pearne of Deptford, £100 each. If either dies in meantime the survivor gets £200.To brother Thomas, sister Catherine Pearne, uncle John Leafgreene and friend Henry Smith, £10 each. To cousin Elizabeth Croucher and John Batten, Junior, £5 each. To friend John Gardener, Junior, all woollen and silk clothes and microscope and case. To mother Mary, all linen clothes, plate, and furniture of best parlour.
To friend Henry Smith, 20 volumes of his books, as he chooses.£20 to buy twenty gold mourning rings to be inscribed with his name and date of death, to give to the twenty persons named on the back of his will. To brother Thomas the residue; he and Henry Smith are executors.
Witnesses: R. Paine, John Smith and H. Barber
Proved 24th November 1750 Power reserved to Thomas Pearne
Persons to be given the gold rings
Mr Newland Rice, John Croucher, John Leafgreene, John Hill, Thomas Pearne, Edward Batten, Nathaniel Pearne, Mrs Mary Pearne, James Collins, Dor. Humphries, Ralph Paine, Catherine Pearne, Senior, Henry Smith, Sarah Northrop, Baker Pidgeon, Ann Northrop, John Gardner, Junior Elizabeth Croucher, Senior, John Batten, Junior, Sarah Masterman
174. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
THE EXTREMELY ERODED PETTY STONE IN THE CUTTING
COMPARE TO REAR, BELOW
THE REAR OF THE PETTY STONE, RECORDING THE ERECTION
OF THE STONE BY HENRY PAUL IN 1750, A QUARTER OF
A CENTURY AFTER THE DEATHS OF THE PETTYS
Front
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN PETTY ROPEMAKER
AND OF ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
[ ]
IN H[ ] ? LOVING
[ ] : 172[1]
[ ] : 172[4]
[ ]
[ ]
JOHN AND ELIZABETH
Rear
ERECTED
BY H. PAUL
1750
Elizabeth Petty, Widow, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 5th November 1723
Concerning the "Society of Chatham"*, of which her late husband, John, was a member, and which he wished would benefit from a house in Brompton, occupied by John Churchman and the house in Chatham, in which she lives, and is occupied by John Collins, Sail Maker.
The rents from these houses are now to be used by the Society to keep poor children at school, if the parents are too poor to pay .
To Elizabeth Hart daughter of Stephen Hart, late Clerk of the Parish of Chatham an annuity of £5, from above rents; after her death, then to use of the poor children, above.
She appoints " trusty and well beloved friends" Henry Paul of Gillingham, Caulker and John Sanders of Chatham, Shipwright, trustees to oversee her gifts " to the Glory of God and the good of poor children's souls"
Paul and Sanders to choose two other members of the Society of Chatham to act in their place, after their deaths. These should be men who fear God and hate covetousness. If the Society fails or does not use bequest as ordained then , testator's house to Eleanor Pearpoint daughter of brother Peter Pearpoint and to Ann Hart daughter of Stephen Hart, the house in Brompton . To brother Peter Pearpoint, ½ guinea; to his two children, William and Eleanor, £5 each at 18.
To god daughter Elizabeth Duncome, two silver spoons; to Sarah wife of John Collins, 1 guinea; to Henry Paul and John Sanders, 1 guinea each and all her books equally. To Elizabeth Hart daughter of Stephen, all her clothes; to "loving friend" John Sanders, ready money, bills, and bonds, for ever. She trusts that he will see that legacies are fulfilled and that he will take care of "that poor girl Elizabeth Hart".
Henry Paul and John Sanders executors
Witnesses: John Howard, Jane Marlow and Thomas Phillips
*Ron Baldwin in his Chronicles of Gillingham, states that the society was "a Church of England Society"
Henry Paul , Caulker of Gillingham, was a trustee of Elizabeth Petty's will. The inscription on the back of the Petty stone is in a very fresh condition; it was probably placed here with the other stones in the cutting, when the church was rebuilt in the 1880's, and is testimony to the worsening pollution of the last 120 years compared to the previous 120.
175. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
IN MEMORY OF
AMBROSE PROCTOR
[WHO DIED] [ ] [FEBRUARY] 1759
AGED 60 ? YEARS
[ALSO] MARY HIS WIFE DIED THE 6th OF FEBRUARY 1763
AGED 62 YEARS
[ALSO] AMBROSE PROCTOR SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO] DIED THE [ ] OF JANUARY 1764 AGED [ ] YEARS
[ALSO] ELIZABETH WIFE OF WILLIAM PROCTOR
[WHO] DIED 8th ? OF NOVEMBER 1781 AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM PROCTOR
WHO DIED THE 16th ? OF NOV. 1798 AGED 67 YEARS
[ ] PROCTOR
GEORGE AND SUSANNAH [PROCTOR ?]
[ ] 13th OCT. [ ]
[ ] PROCTOR [ ]
[BORN] [ ] NOV. 178[ ] DIED 19th DEC. [ ]
[ ] GEORGE PROCTOR [ ]
[ ] ELIZABETH [ ]
[ ]
Ambrose Proctor, Senior, Brazier, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 20th May 1758
To eldest son Ambrose 5/-; to daughter Mary wife of Daniel Bing of Chatham, House Carpenter, £5; to son William £10 at 21. Residue to wife Mary, she is executor
Witnesses; Robert Cox and William Twopenny
Proved 20th February 1759
Ambrose Proctor, Junior, Brazier, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 17th December 1763
To sister Mary Bing, £5. Residue to brother William of Chatham, Tinman, he is executor and is to pay sister's legacy.
Witnesses; John Townson and John Speek
Mary Proctor, Widow of Ambrose, Senior, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 1st February 1763
Clothes to daughter Mary wife of Daniel Bing. Daniel Bing has his own household goods in her dwelling house, part he bought, part he made; these are recorded in an inventory, drawn up by testator and Daniel, bearing same date as her will. She gives all household goods to Daniel and also forgives and releases him from debts he owes her for his families board.
The £5 given to daughter Mary and the £10 given to her son William by her late husband's will, which she has not yet paid, shall be paid from her personal estate.
She forgives and releases son William money owed for clothing, she also gives him his father's silver watch. Her husband's working tools and tools used in her trade or business, shared equally between sons William and Ambrose. Residue equally shared between Mary Bing and sons William and Ambrose Proctor.
Daniel Bing and William Proctor executors
Witnesses: Joseph ? Sparrow and William Witheridge
Proved 15th February 1763
Later Proctors appear as Braziers in various Directories into the early 19th century
176. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. ELIZABETH PROSSER
WHO DIED JANY. 30Th 1811 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO
THE BODY OF Mr. WALTER PROSSER
SHIPWRIGHT HUSBAND TO THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1814 AGED 52 YEARS
RENNOLLS see ROBINSON
177. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN FRANKLIN
SON OF
HENRY HEPBURN
THE ELDEST [ ]
[ ] RICHARDSON
OF THE
ROYAL MARINES
AND NOW OF
HASLAR HOSPITAL
[ ] ORYER ?
ONLY AND INTELLIGENT CHILD
[ ] SCARLET FEVER
AGED 2 YEARS , 8 MONTHS
[ ]2 SEPTEMBER1822 2 ?
[ ]
WHEN ONLY A MONTH [ ] WAS SUDDENLY
CARRIED OFF BY [ ]
MAY 28th 1835
[ ]
RICHARDS(ON ?) see SMITH
178. Fallen Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
Mr. SAMUEL ROBBINS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 1st OF OCT. 1799
AGED 74 YEARS
Samuel Robbins, Gardener ? P.C.C. Will dated 15th July 1777
Although the copy of the P.C.C. Will states "Gardener", I wonder if this is correct, because he commits his body to "earth or sea" ? To wife Elizabeth all his real and personal estate, she is executor.
Witnesses: Charles Mills, Gunner of H.M.S. Leander and Harry Mynors Long, No. 3 Clifford's Inn
Proved 29th April 1800
179. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
THOMAS ROBINSON SON OF
SARAH RENNOLLS WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE DECEMBER THE 20th 172[2]
AGED 21 ? YEARS
HERE ALSO LYETH THE BODY OF
SARAH RENNOLLS WIFE OF
RICHARD RENNOLLS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY [ ] 173[1]
AGED 61 YEARS
Richard Rennolls, formerly a Mariner, later Boatswain of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham. The Boatswain was responsible, with the Master Attendant, for the movement of craft to and from the Dockyard.
P.C.C. Will dated 17th February 1740 (41)
Appoints Robert Aggar of Chatham, Gentleman, James Sommers of Chatham, Master Boat Builder of H.M. Dock Yard and Richard Lemmon of East Greenwich, Mariner, now Master of H.M. Yacht "William and Mary", executors and trustees. (Debts to be paid by sister Sarah Roberts). To each of his trustees £5. To son in law John Robinson, bedsteddle, curtains, vallence, blankets, bolster and pillows in best chamber of his house, silver spoon marked S H,another marked J B, two others marked J E, silver porringer marked S , little silver cup marked J H , dozen pewter plates marked R, T R R S, two pewter dishes of large size, two of middling size and one small, a large old print bible; from kitchen, large kettle, old easy chair and two flat brass candlesticks.
To son Richard Rennolls £100 bank stock, clothes, rings, jewels and watches, silver tankard marked R ; to grand R E, daughter Sarah Cornish £200 bank stock at 21 or one month after marriage, if before 21; in meantime interest for her maintenance and education, she also gets bedsteddle, curtains, vallence, bed, bolster, three blankets, two pillows, blue and red silk quilt, chest of drawers in best chamber, silver soup spoon marked R R , two silver spoons marked S C, two silver spoons marked R , two silver spoons marked R R , one marked S R, one marked E R, two marked R C and four R S marked R R, small silver salver marked S C, large silver salver marked R , silver half pint mug marked S C , silver R S porringer marked R C, silver dram cup without mark, two silver salts marked R , pair of silver beer cups marked R R E R E dozen silver tea spoons, pair of silver tea tongs.
To son in law John Cornish £10 for mourning.
Executors to pay interest of £100 bank stock to daughter Anne Davis for life; after her death, the £100 shared equally among her children. If she outlives her husband, Clement, the £100 paid to her; if she dies in husband's lifetime,with no children, the £100 goes to residue of personal estate.
Forgives and releases son in law Francis Stott money lent on account of his late wife, or otherwise, also gives him 1/-
To sister Sarah Roberts, who lives with him, £20 and bedstead, curtains, vallence, bolster, two pillows, three blankets and rug in garret "where she lodges", two pairs of "wearing sheets" and two pairs pillow bears. If she is dead at time of his death, the £20 and goods to niece Elizabeth Roberts. Residue to son Richard Rennolls and grand daughter Sarah Cornish, equally; Sarah's share at 21 or marriage. If son Richard, who now lives in North America, dies in father's lifetime, his bequest to grand daughter Sarah Cornish for ever, as above.
If Sarah dies pre 21 or marriage, her legacy to son Richard, for ever.
Witnesses; Samuel Parker, Henry Sheafe and John Fick, Clerk to Mr Sheafe
Proved 15th October 1742 Power reserved to Robert Aggar and James Sommer
180. Marble panel from Chest Tomb? Part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
SARAH ROGERS, WIFE OF MAJOR ROGERS, DIED 1718
FROM A CHEST TOMB ? AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE CUTTING
SARAH THE WIFE OF MAJOR THOMAS ROGERS
DIED THE IX OF OCTOBER MDCCXVIII IN HER XLIII YEAR
TO HER PIOUS MEMORY
ONE OF THE BEST WIVES, PRUDENT AND VIRTUOUS,
HE WITH DEEPEST SORROW FOR THAT GREATEST LOSS,
THIS MONUMENT ERECTED
181. Richly carved wall monument, top half eroded. Part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
THE STONE OF EDWARD SMITH, DIED 1704
THIS APPROPRIATELY "GOTHIC" IMAGE GREETS VISITORS TO THE CUTTING!
EDWARDUS SMITH
FILIUS CORUM OBT. JULII 31st [ ]
ATEAT SUAE 39
ANNO MDCCIV
182. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SMITH ESQ.
LATE STOREKEEPER OF H.M.
ORDNANCE, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ]
OF MARCH 1802
IN THE 65th ? YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO JANE SMITH
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF JANUARY 1807
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO JOHN RICHARDS(ON) ?
BROTHER TO THE ABOVE JANE SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 8th OF JULY
1810 AGED 87 YEARS
William Smith, Clerk of the Cheque, H.M. Gun Wharf, Plymouth, later Store Keeper of H.M. Ordnance, Chatham
P.C.C. Will dated 6th June 1780
All his personal estate to wife Jane, she is executor.
Witnesses: Nicholas Mill and Charles Higgs
Proved 13th May 1802
As Ordnance Office Storekeeper at Chatham Smith had a salary of £140 P.A. (Universal British Directory, 1790's) His brother in law does not appear in the Burial Register
183. Ledger, slightly below ground level, on edge of cutting around church
IN MEMORY OF
Mrs. ELIZABETH SMITH
WIFE OF
Mr. ABRAHAM SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT.
THE 20th 1818 AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
Mr. ABRAHAM SMITH
WHO DIED OCTBER 6th 1825
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO ANN SMITH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 6th ? 1846
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
Mr. ABRAHAM SMITH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 9th 1852
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
Mr. ABRAHAM SMITH
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1853
AGED 81 YEARS
Abraham Smith, Senior, Superannuated Block Maker of H.M. Dockyard Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 17th April 1823
Three front and two back houses in Chatham High Street near the poor house, occupied by himself and others, to son Abraham Smith, for life, he to keep in good repair and pay insurance.
After son's death, to son's daughter Elizabeth Smith for life, same conditions; after her death, to her children, equally.
If she dies with no children, then to children of daughter Elizabeth Ely, late of Chatham, now of Rochdale, Lancs., widow, and children of daughter Sarah Gooding, wife of William Gooding of Chatham, Cordwainer, equally.
Ready money securities, household goods and residue of personal estate to daughter Ann Smith of Chatham, spinster, she is executor.
Witnesses; J.S. Stephens, S.A. Stephens and Henry ? Stephens
Proved 3rd November 1825 Value under £100
Abraham Smith, Block Maker, P.C.C. Will dated 1st March 1853
Two freeholds on north side of Chatham High Street, occupied by John Miller and John Bridges, which he bought from ------- ? Harris; freehold cottage behind the above, occupied by ------ ? Fox; freehold house in Brougham Place, New Road, Chatham, occupied by Mrs Rowe, which he erected on ground purchased from George Robson, to daughter Elizabeth wife of Francis Smith White Sparkes (commonly called Francis White) for life; after her death to her husband for life; after his death, to their children, Abraham Smith, Jabez, John, Harriet and Elizabeth, equally at 21.
Household goods to daughter Elizabeth Sparkes; also dividends from capital stock of £400 3 ¼ % Annuities in the Bank of England, and other stock dividends, for life. Feter her death to her husband, for life, after his death to their children at 21.
Francis Smith White Sparkes and grandson Abraham Smith Sparkes (commonly called Abraham Smith White) are executors
Witnesses; W. J. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham and Walter Scot his Clerk
Proved 26th August 1853 Power reserved to Abraham Smith White
The Smiths' brick-lined grave is right on the edge of the cutting, which was made when the church was rebuilt in the 1880's, the exposed bricks were probably rendered then. The Kite grave has been similarly exposed.
184. Headstone, buried
JOHN AND JUDITH STRANGE, DIED 1734 AND 1741
THE INSCRIPTION IS TOTALLY BURIED!
-----------Ground Level----------
IN MEMORY OF
Mr.
JOHN STRANGE
AND JUDITH HIS WIFE
-------------Limit of Excavation-----------
[JOHN STRANGE buried 14th March 1734]
[JUDITH STRANGE buried 27th May 1741]
TURNER see CLARK
185. Headstone, part of retaining wall of path around north side of church
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LUCY ELIZA
WIFE OF CHARLES JAMES VINALL
WHO DIED AT CAPE COAST CASTLE
26th AUGUST 185[7] ?
AGED 20 YEARS
186. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA WALKER
WHO DIED MAY [ ] [1852]
AGED 14 YEARS
Rebecca Walker was the daughter of a Superannuated Shipwright, (1851 Census) Her mother and two older sisters ran an Haberdasher business in John Street
WALL see LAMPERD
WEST see FOREMAN
187. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE WHITE JUNIOR
OF THIS PAR: LATE LAY CLK
[OF ROCHESTER] CATHEDRAL
[WHO DIED][ ] [ FEBRUARY]176O
AGED 2[ ] YEARS ELIZABETH WIFE
OF GEORGE WHITE
SEN: DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 30th OF MARCH
1776 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE WHITE
WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1782
AGED 74 YEARS
188. Headstone, buried
WILLIAM WILKINS, DIED 1747
LIKE STRANGE AND BEEKE, THE INSCRIPTION IS BURIED
[IN MEMORY OF]
-------------Ground Level-----------
WILLIAM WILKINS
CARPENTER OF YE PRINCE OF ORANGE
WHO DIED THE 25th JANUARY 1747
AGED 58 YEARS
William Wilkins, Carpenter of H.M.S. "Colchester", Consistory Court of Rochester Will, on Naval Form, dated 31st July 1732
H.M.S. "Colchester" "now riding at Chatham" Pay and wages to wife Elizabeth; in case of her death to three youngest daughters Susan, Mary, and Phillis Wilkins, equally. Wife and Robert Russell executors
Witnesses: William Walter, Giles Baker and Thomas Jordan
This inscription is buried and is in very good condition below ground level.
189. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WALCOTT WISEMAN
WHO DIED
[ ] OF APRIL 1844
AGED 16 YEARS
Large foot-stone
W. W.
1844
190. Headstone
IN
IN MEMORY OF
MEMORY OF SARAH WOOD
ELIZABETH BRETT DIED APRIL 10th 1745
[DIED] JANUARY 19th ? 1767 AGED 44 ? YEARS
[AGED] [ ] YEARS ALSO EDWARD WOOD
EDWARD WOOD DIED DEC. 21st 1735
DIED [ ] 13th 1769 AGED [ ] MONTHS ?
Edward Wood, House Carpenter, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 4th June 1769, re-executed 28th June, daughter's name corrected from Sarah Wood to Mary and testator's name from John to Edward .
Freehold and leasehold in Chatham or elsewhere, to daughter Mary, spinster, for ever; charged with two annuities for wife and son John, £50 and £20, respectively.
If John survives mother, he gets additional annuity of £10. The leasehold where he lives to daughter Mary, foe life, charged with making up the above annuities.
To wife such household goods she chooses to value of £50. To son John all his clothes. If daughter Mary dies unmarried or married with no children living, all real estate and such of leaseholds remaining, to son John, for ever, charged with annuity of £50 for wife. Residue and personal estate shared equally between wife and daughter.
Witnesses; John Cazeneuve, John Townson and William Stubbs
On the 28th June the witnesses sign again to endorse alterations, above.
191. FOOT-STONES IN CUTTING AROUND NORTH SIDE OF CHURCH
W. B. J. S E. B. 1851. T. R. 1830 J. G. 1822 J. O. 1847
1787 1845 J. B. 1853 M. R. 1844 S. G. 1825
192. FOOT STONE CLOSE TO BALDOCK
A. S. 1838
A. S. 1812
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BEAVAN see PAYNE
193. Ledger set in paving, south of the tower
IN MEMORY OF
ANN THE WIFE OF
Mr. AMBROSE BRYANT OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 1st OF NOVEMBER 1777
AGED 52 YEARS
[ALSO] [THE] ABOVE NAMED Mr. AMBROSE BRYANT
[WHO] DIED THE 23rd OF SEPTEMBER 1805
AGED 82 YEARS
Miss ANN BRYANT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO] DIED THE 29th OF APRIL 1808
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM FRANCIS SON OF
JACOB GEORGE AND MARY BRYANT
WHO DIED THE 4th OF SEPTEMBER 1808
AGED 13 MONTHS
ALSO JACOBE GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
JACOB GEORGE AND MARY BRYANT
WHO DIED THE 4th OF NOVEMBER 1808
AGED 2 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
ALSO MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JACOB GEORGE AND MARY BRYANT
WHO DIED THE 25th OF MARCH 1809
AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO WILLIAM EGERTON BRYANT SON OF
THE ABOVE DIED THE 9th OF DECEMBER [ ]
Jacob George Bryant, Surgeon and J.P. (Pigot's Directory 1824)
194. Pedestals, east end of church, north of gate
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
LYDIA
WIFE OF CAPTAIN
JAMES A. GORDON R.N., K.C.B.
BORN MAY 12th 1787
DIED JULY 28th 1835
ALSO OF CLEMENTINA JANE
THEIR INFANT DAUGHTER
DIED MARCH 24th 1833
195. Ledger set in paving, south of the tower
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH HARGOOD
DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS & ELIZABETH HARGOOD
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF SEPTEMBER [ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO MARY HARGOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS & ELIZABETH HARGOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th
DAY OF APRIL 1836
196. Ledger set in paving, east of the tower
IN MEMORY OF
WALTER ARTHUR SON OF
WALTER AND SARAH HILLS
WHO [DIED] OCT[OBER] 1833
[AGED] 8 ? MONTHS
ALSO OF
SA[RAH] ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WALTER AND SARAH HILLS
WHO DIED 30th JUNE 1849
AGED 18 YEARS
Walter Hills, Solicitor and Secretary of the Medway Steam Company (Wright's Directory 1838)
197. Ledger set in paving, south of apse
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE HULBERT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OCTOBER 1803 AGED [ ] [YEARS]
George Hulbert, Brewer, P.C.C. Will dated 22nd October 1803
Funeral to be without ostentation, and inventory to be made of estate.
As long as wife, Mary remains his widow, she shall possess estate for her use and his two daughters, Olivia Ann Buchanan and Martha Hulbert.
If his wife remarries, or does not carry on business of the present house, then estate, except for part she and executor shall agree to keep for her own use, to be sold.
His son George Redmond Hulbert, one of executors, shall be paid from proceeds, £1,000, this is the sum he had lent his father, for which he has not taken interest.
Residue of money invested in 3% Consolidated Annuities of the Bank of England in name of executors. Dividends to be paid to wife for life and £50 p.a., remainder, to daughters, equally shared. If either die without children, their share to survivor; if both die then to two sons.
At wife's death, the £50 to daughters equally, if they die without heirs, then to two sons.
He is guardian of Charlotte Goodchild; he places her into care of executors, and they to carry out terms of her father's will.
As a token of friendship and regard, he gives a ring to his "highly respected and much esteemed friend", John Simmons Esq., of Rochester. The ring to be chosen by his executors.
Wife Mary, sons George Redmond and John Spice Hulbert are executors.
Witnesses: Robert Bengo, Richard Thompson, Surgeon, Rochester and Samuel Hanway
Proved 27th January 1804
HUTCHINGS see PAYNE
198. Chest Tomb, red brick base, south west of tower
PAYNE, BEAVAN AND HUTCHINGS TOMB
ON THIS SIDE, (THE SOUTH), THERE IS A SLIGHT TRACE OF AN INSCRIPTION
Inscription on Side Eroded
SAMUEL [GRANDSON ?] OF THE ABOVE
SAMUEL AND ANN PAYNE
WHO DIED THE 21st OF DECEMBER 1834 AGED 12 YEARS
MARY ANN BEAVAN
SISTER OF THE ABOVE SAMUEL PAYNE
DIED THE 23rd OF JANUARY 1849 AGED 25 YEARS
WILLIAM PAYNE ESQ. FATHER OF THE ABOVE
SAMUEL AND MARY ANN
DIED 20th SEPT. 1849 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF
WILLIAM HUTCHINGS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF APRIL 1789 AGED 63 YEARS
WILLIAM HUTCHINGS
WHO DIED THE 4th OF NOVEMBER 1789 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ANN PAYNE DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND SARAH HUTCHINGS
WHO DIED THE 18th OF AUGUST 1816 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THREE DAUGHTERS AND ONE SON
[LIKE]WISE SAMUEL PAYNE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 8th OF NOVEMBER 1817 AGED 72 YEARS
William Hutchings probably a Draper and Salesman (Bailey's Directory 1784)
May have been William Hutchings who witnessed Edward Effrey's will in 1776 ? (see South East Portion)
199. Fragments, close to path near south wall of churchyard
IN MEMORY OF
[GEO]RGE RANDALL
[WHO] [DIED] [FEBRU]ARY 26th 1849
[ ]
[ ]
[ ] RANDALL
[ ]1849
[ ]
200. Ledger set in paving, south of the tower
JOHN SIMSON
WHO DIED 11th SEPT. 1770
AGED [ ] YEARS
JOHN SIMSON
[ ] [ ] [DECEMBER] 1788
[ ]
[ ]
[CATHERINE]?
[ ] DAUGHTER OF [JOHN] ?
[AND] SUSANNAH SIMSON
WHO DIED [ ] APRIL 1789
AGED [ ]4 YEARS
201. Headstone Lying on Ground Close to North West Norman Door
EDWARD SMITH, MALTSTER, DIED 1702
MOVED FROM ORIGINAL POSITION TO PATH AROUND WEST SIDE OF CHURCH
HERE LIETH [THE BODY OF]
EDWARD SMITH, MALTSTER
CONSTABLE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 22nd ? 1702 AGED
[ ]9 YEARS LEAVING ISSUE
[3 SONS & 2] D[AUGHTERS] EDWARD,
JOHN & THOMAS, SARAH ? &
ELIZABETH
Edward Smith, Maltster, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 18th August 1702
He is "weak in body"
To son William, £40; to sons Edward, John and Thomas, and daughters, Sarah, Elizabeth and Mary, £400 each at 21 or day of marriage for daughters. Goods, chattels, etc. to wife Sarah, who is executor.
Shaky signature
Witnesses: John ----- ?, Richard Higgins and Daniel Eversfield
202. Ledger set in paving, east of the tower
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
Mrs. MARGARET TOWERS WIFE
OF Mr. JOHN TOWERS WHO
DIED THE 8th OF AUGUST 1803
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
Mr. JOHN TOWERS
DIED 7th ? DECEMBER 1826
AGED 78 YEARS
John Towers, Superannuated Clerk H.M. Dockyard, Chatham (Master Attendant's Clerk, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham) (Universal British Directory 1790's)
P.C.C. Will dated 28th January 1826
Ready money, arrears of pension, goods and personal estate to friend Edmund James Jeyes of Chatham, Victualler; Jeyes is executor.
Witnesses: D.B.Lewis, Attorney, Rochester and E.W. Wickham, his Clerk
Proved 8th February 1827
203. Ledger set in paving, south side of tower
[HANNAH WARING]
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO Mr. GUSTAVUS WARING
WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ] [182]0
AGED 68 YEARS
204. Portland stone tablet, c.40"x 30"x 6", face down, in N.E. Section
REBUILT
A.D.1819
REVD. J. LAW, D.D.
MINISTER
A.C. WINDEYER } CHURCH
WM. ASHENDEN } WARDENS
Commemoration Tablet
(This remains face down)
The Medieval church was replaced by a new structure in 1788. The 1819 rebuilding referred to, may have been for a vestry? There was a brick, slate roofed building adjoining the north side of the church. In a photograph of the demolition of the 1788 church in the 1880's, this building is clearly visible. Dr. John Law was Archdeacon of Rochester and was Vicar of Chatham, 1784-1827, Archibald Charles Windeyer was a Baker; and William Ashenden, a Carpenter and Builder
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MAIDSTONE ROAD CEMETERY, CHATHAM, M.I.S & OTHER INFORMATION
Maidstone Road Cemetery, Chatham, M.I.s & other informationThe First Fifty Years(1869-1919) with Index of names and sketch plan of cemetery
Monumental Inscriptions of Maidstone Rd Cemetery, Chatham recorded by D.E. & B.J. Williams 2016
IntroductionThe cemetery, which opened in 1869, was needed because the Chatham burial ground at Whiffen's Avenue was coming to the end of it's life.
Initially of 12 acres, it was later expanded to the present 20 acres, a new 9 acres cemetery was opened in the 1920's nearby, at Palmerston Road. the wealthier and most prominent citizens were buried nearer to the chapels, especially Sections R and J. The poorest, (from the workhouse), at the rear, where there are gates to allow segregated access from the workhouse. there are large areas of grass but I doubt that there were ever many monuments in these areas. most of the graves are orientated east-west but most of the graves in sections S.T.U.V. X. are north-south, these are non conformist and are close to the non conformist chapel. section CC, appears to be roman catholic.
The sections are the official sections. most boundaries are now obscured by the grassing over of paths, so I have combined groups of sections.
SECTION R
HEARN on left, LONG in centre and JOHNSTONE on right
1. TALL PEDESTAL AND CROSS
WEST SIDE
IN
MEMORY OF
ROBERT JAMES
JOHNSTONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 22nd 1894
AGED 26 YEARS
"God's Finger touched him and
He Slept"
NORTH SIDE
ALSO OF
ROBERT JOHNSTONE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1903
AGED 74 YEARS
"Sorrow not even as others which have no Hope"
ALSO OF
ANNIE HELENA JOHNSTONE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1914
IN HER 83rd YEAR
1881 Census: Robert Johnstone, Senior, Draper of Railway Street
2. HEADSTONE AND COPED STONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARIA SUSANNAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MAJOR ROBERT LONG A.P.D.
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MAY 10th 1894
IN HER 49th YEAR
"He Giveth his Beloved Sleep"
ALSO OF
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS GATHERED HOME JUNE 19th 1898
AGED 74 YEARS
"Thou shalt come to thy Grave in a Full
Age like as a Shock of Corn cometh inin
His Season"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
ROBERT LOWRY LONG
MAJOR ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT
BORN 16th JUNE 1836
FELL ASLEEP 27th APRIL 1921
"In Evening Time There Shall be Light"
COPED STONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MABEL ROSE LONG
BORN 16th JULY 1879
FELL ASLEEP 15th DECEMBER 1958
ALSO OF
SUSANNAH PHILLIPS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
WHO REJOINED HIM ON 18th DECEMBER 1904
AGED 77 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
1881 Census: William Phillips, Master Cabinet Maker of Regent's Place, employing 6 men and 6 boys
3. TALL RED AND GREY MARBLE PEDESTAL WITH URN
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED JAMES HEARN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JUNE 8th 1898
AGED 69 YEARS
"Until the Day Break,
And the Clouds Flee away"
ALSO OF HARIETTE
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 1st 1911 AGED 76 YEARS
1882 Kelly's Directory: Grocer and Cheese Monger, 235 High Street. Hearn was also active in politics and was elected to Chatham Borough Council
Principal Probate Registry: Of Brixton, £1,796 9s 6d
4. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
THE LOVING DAUGHTER
OF
GEORGE & ELIZA GOODWIN
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
OCTOBER 8th 1897
AGED 19 YEARS
"Be ye Steadfast & unmoveable,
Always Abounding in the Work
Of the Lord"
ALSO ELIZABETH GOODWIN
DEAR MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST FEB 3rd 1926
IN HER 70th YEAR
"With Jesus"
ALSO GEORGE CHARLES GOODWIN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 6th 1929
AGED 75 YEARS
"Safe Home"
ALSO LEONARD GRIZZELL
WHO PASSED AWAY DEC 9th 1927
AGED 23 YEARS
"At Rest"
1890 Kelly's Directory: George Goodwin, Bricklayer, Ordnance Street
Principal Probate Registry: Builder, Ordnance Street,£488 12s 10d
5. TALL MARBLE PEDESTAL
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OF
JOHN MOFFAT MATHISON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
16th JULY 1901
AGED 59 YEARS
"I Know that he shall Rise again"
"Christ's Conquering Shout shall Thrill,
The Skies.
The Archangel's Voice shall Peal,
God's Trump shall sound and thou,
Shall Rise,
Dear Saint; and Endless Triumph Feel"
ALSO OF
ANNIE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THE FAITH
2nd OCT 1909
AGED 70 YEARS
"Her Children Arise and call her Blessed"
1890 Kelly's Directory: Draper, Railway Street. Active in politics, elected to Chatham Council
SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Councillor Moffat died at his home in Railway Street, Chatham. He had been unwell for 2 or 3 years prior to his death, the cause of death was internal haemorrhage. He had first come to Chatham, 32 years before and since that time had built a large and successful business as a clothier and draper. He was, apparently of a generous and open hearted disposition. A ardent Liberal in politics and a Director of the Chatham Reform Club. His involvement in public affairs began in 1892, when he was elected for St. John's Ward; he represented this ward up to his death.
He was also a member of the Board of Local Guardians. He leaves a widow, one daughter and four sons.
Principal Probate Registry: Effects, £11, 017 12s
6. COPED STONE
IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH YOUNG OF CHATHAM
BORN NEWPORT ISLE OF WIGHT NOVEMBER 9th 179[ ]
DIED JULY 27th 1872 IN HOPE OF A JOYFUL RESURRECTION
LIVING FOR EVER WITH THE LORD WHOM HE DEARLY ]
LOVED AND FAITHFULLY AND CHEERFULLY SERVED THROUGH AN
ACTIVE LONG AND CONSTRUCTIVE LIFE
ALSO OF CATHERINE WIDOW OF JOSEPH YOUNG
WHO WAS BORN IN STROOD MAY 4th 1805 AND ENTERED
INTO EVERLASTING REST DECEMBER 6th 1874
IN HOPE OF LIVING FOR EVER WITH THE LORD
ALSO CATHERINE ELDEST DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH AND CATHERINE YOUNG
BORN AT CHATHAM 12th JUNE 1831 AND DIED AFTER
MUCH ? SUFFERING AT MAIDENHEAD 14th APRIL 1903
1866 Post Office Directory: Grocer and Cheese Monger, 272 High Street.
Principal Probate Registry: Under £9,000
7. COPED STONE
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
BENJAMIN JOHN BUCKHURST
WHO DIED AT LUTON NEAR CHATHAM
JUNE 16th 1874 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
IN MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH ANN
WIFE OF THEODORE
FRANCIS GARRETT AND ELDEST
DAUGHTER OF BENJAMIN JOHN AND
ANN ELIZABETH BUCKHURST
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 15th 1883
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN ELIZABETH WIDOW OF
BENJAMIN JOHN BUCKHURST
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1904 AGED 76 YEARS
"They Rest from their Labours"
CATHERINE SOPHIA BUCKHURST DIED AUG 6th 1939 IN HER 88th YEAR
ALSO
WALTER
EDWARD
BENJAMIN JESSE
SELINA JANE
INFANT CHILDREN OF
B.J.& A.E. BUCKHURST
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
1871 Census: Of Regent's Place, Grazier, 40 acres, employing 2 men.
Principal Probate Registry: Under £3,000
8. PEDESTALS WITH GIGANTIC FIGURE OF A WOMAN, WITH A BASKET OF FLOWERS AND FLOWERS IN HER HAND. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PORTRAIT OF ANNIE BATCHELLOR, LOOKING RATHER INCONCRUOUS IN CLASSICAL COSTUME AS "FLORA" . THE SCULPTURE IS NOT GOOD, IT IS HEAVY (NOT JUST THE WEIGHT) AND LIFELESS. THE BATCHELLORS LIE UNDER THE COPED STONE.
BATCHELLOR family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
WIFE OF RICHARD BATCHELLOR OF DARLAND
DIED OCT 6th 1915 AGED 58 YEARS
"For as the Body without the Spirit is Dead,
So Faith without Works is Dead also" S. James 11v26
ALSO HENRY ARCHIBALD SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC 25th 1931 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD DAVID BATCHELLOR
BORN SEPT. 7th 1855
DIED JUNE 16th 1937
ALSO
JESSIE ETHEL
BELOVED WIFE OF RICHARD A. C. BATCHELLOR
DIED DECEMBER 14th 1941
AND
RICHARD A. C. BATCHELLOR
DIED SEPT 26th 1967
Richard Batchellor, Senior, 1890 Kelly's Directory, Artesian Well Borer, Mayor of Chatham 1906
SUMMARY OF LONG OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
The obituary writer describes Richard Batchellor, Senior as "...a poor boy who proved himself to be a genius". He became one of the best known artesian well experts in the country and a large landowner in the district.
Born at Luton, in Chatham, the son of Henry, a well sinker. As a boy he worked on farms and paid the headmaster of Luton School, 2 pence per week to teach him in the evenings.
In 1872, when he was 16, he was awarded the medal and certificate of the Royal Humane Society, for rescuing a boy from the bottom of an 100 foot well. At 18, he was sent by a London company to Portugal to install deep well pumps. Before he was 20 he owned his own water supply business and had a growing reputation in artesian well engineering. At the age of 19 he had, with his father bored a well for the London, Chatham and Dover at Chatham.
In 1883 he bored a well for the same company in Gillingham into the Lower Greensand, although some geological opinion doubted that that strata existed there.
He was contracted to supply water for the Metropolitan Water Board, Metropolitan Asylum Board, Middlesex County Council, Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers, British Portland and other cement makers; also for the Daily Telegraph, News Chronicle, Teape Limited, London and other paper mills.; the Savoy Hotel and other hotels; the Lion, Courage, Fremlin, Budden and Biggs and other breweries. (When the buildings of Budden and Biggs were being demolished the transcriber saw the top of this well, from which water was flowing strongly.) He also worked for principal railways, towns, estates, manufacturers. Large waterworks and corporations.
Two of his boreholes for Gravesend Corporation produced 14 million gallons per day. Batchellor specialised in completing schemes which had been abandoned by lesser engineers as too difficult !
He married Miss Annie Glover, daughter of Reuben Glover, in Luton in 1877. They had 2 sons and 1 daughter. Annie Batchellor died in 1915 and Batchellor remarried to Miss Laura Simpson.
He was appointed Justice of the Peace for the local Division in 1895; he was a member of the West Kent Committee under the Licensing Act, 1910.
He was High Constable of Chatham, 1897 – 98, and was elected to Chatham's first Town Council and was Mayor of Chatham in 1906–07. He was one of the Rochester Bridge Wardens and Trustee of St. Bartholomew's Hospital and about 1917, presented the hospital with their first X-Ray apparatus.
He grew hops at Luton and established brickmaking on a large scale, supplying 24 million bricks for the Royal Naval Hospital at Gillingham and 12 million for the Royal Navy Barracks at Chatham.
He was a Methodists, in earlier years he was a Bible Christian and a Liberal in politics.
Tributes were paid to Batchellor from the Justices of the local Petty Sessions, one said, "Mr Batchellor was respected by all for the conscientious manner in which he discharged his duties as a magistrate for so many years". A spokesman for the Clerks and staff of the Court, said, "Mr Batchellor had been known to his staff for a good many years and they had always found him kind and courteous to all with whom he came into contact" The Town Clerk, Mr E.B. Lee, speaking on behalf of the solicitors practising at the court, said, "Mr Batchellor was one who had given much of his life in the public good............ he had served the town faithfully and well" Supt. Hickmott said " the police of the Borough felt they had lost areal and true friend and a loyal and good magistrate".Probation Officer, W. J. Bray said, "Mr Batchellor had always been a good friend to the Probation Officers in the court, many times he had come to their aid"
Principal Probate Registry: £112,511 13s 8d
9. COPED GRANITE STONE
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES WILLIAM AUSTEN
OF CHATHAM
BORN JULY 13th 1814
DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1880
ALSO HIS WIFE
ESTHER
BORN MAY 17th 1813
DIED NOV. 14th 1896
AND
OF
CAROLINE
AUSTEN
HIS DAUGHTER
BORN MARCH 23rd 1850
DIED OCTOBER 27th 1881
ALSO
OF
EMILY ESTHER
HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER
DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1913
AGED 69 YEARS
1871 Census: Army and Navy Contractor.
Principal Probate Registry: Under £3,000
10. TALL PEDESTAL TOPPED WITH FIGURE OF AN ANGEL
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY JASPER
DIED JULY 11th 1901
AGED 65 YEARS
"Sweet the Sleep she so much Needed,
Free from Suffering, Care and Pain,
Looking on her Face so Peaceful,
Could we wish her Back again"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
HENRY JASPER
DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1907
AGED 68 YEARS
"Lead us to Heaven that we may Share,
Fullness of Joy for Ever there,
Lead us to God our final Rest,
To be with Him, for Ever Blest"
ALSO
HENRY WILLIAM JASPER
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 16th 1915
AGED 55 YEARS
"At Rest"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN BATHSHEBA JASPER
DIED NOVEMBER 22nd 1883
AGED 73 YEARS
"For now He giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO
ELIZABETH THORPE
DIED MAY 24th 1898
AGED 88 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF
HENRY & SUSANNAH JASPER
CLARA
DIED JULY 8th 1875
AGED 7 YEARS & 11 MONTHS
"Folded in the Saviour's Arms,
Safe from every Snare"
ALSO
FLORENCE MARY
DIED MARCH 29th 1879
AGED 1 YEAR
"Though lost to Sight, to Memory ever Dear"
ALSO
STANLEY CHARLES
DIED JULY 9th 1880
AGED 6 MONTHS
"For of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
ALSO
ALBERT EDWARD
DIED DECEMBER 27th 1893
AGED 21 YEARS
Henry Jasper, Senior, 1890 Kelly's Directory, Fancy Bread and Biscuit Baker, 26, 123, 240 & 270 Chatham High Street
SUMMARY OF THE OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
"Chatham has lost one of it's most energetic and enterprising businessmen by the death of Mr Henry Jasper".
It seems that he died from complications following a fractured leg which occurred in the previous year.
Jasper was what is now called a "workaholic", he rarely took holidays , so devoted was he to his business interests. He was an enterprising individual, utilising all modern appliances. He was a partner in two London bakeries, moving to London for five years in order to be more closely involved. In 1894 he returned to Strood, where he eventually died at his residence, Lynwood.
He was quick to realise the potential of electricity and was principal shareholder in a business supplying electricity to Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham. But in the light of numerous problems the business was abandoned . The Gillingham plant was taken over by that Corporation, Chatham and Rochester authorities declined to take over their portions and these were transferred to the Kent Electric Power Company.
Jasper was not deeply involved in local politics but he was a member of the old Court Leet of Chatham and in 1880–82 was High Constable of Chatham. He was a Liberal.
For some years he was a Deacon of both the Ebeneezer Church Chatham and the Vines Church in Rochester.
He has 12 children, 7 of whom survived him, 5 daughters and 2 sons.
Principal Probate Registry: £97, 603 0s 4d. Henry Junior, £5,267 16s
11. VOLUTED STONE, ERODED
[ ]
HENRY ALEXANDER
NEWCOMB
OF CHATHAM
BORN 10th MAY 1812 DIED 10th DAY OF APRIL 1874
Illegible Verses
ALSO
ELIZABETH SUSANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[ ] DIED AUG. 19th 1877
Illegible Verse
1873 Post Office Directory: Frederick and Henry Newcomb, Outfitters, 101 High Street
12. FALLEN AND BROKEN HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN PARSONS
BUILDER OF CHATHAM
DIED 1st JULY 1875
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH
HIS WIDOW
DIED 7th NOVEMBER 1880
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN HENRY
ONLY SON OF
JOHN WM & SARAH E. FRANCIS
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1881 (SUDDENLY)
AGED 10 YEARS
13. FALLEN AND BROKEN HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY WELLSTEED
WHO DIED [ ] FAITH AND HOPE
[ ] IN MORNING
[ ]
[ APRIL 1st ?1877
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HER AGE
14. RED GRANITE COPED STONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE WIFE OF JAMES BREEZE
BORN DECEMBER 1823 DIED JANUARY
"Gone Home"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES BREEZE
WHO FELL ASLEEP [ ] DECEMBER 1899
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO
MARY
BREEZE
ONLY SISTER OF
JAMES BREEZE
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1907
AGED 83 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
James Breeze, Councillor on Chatham Council, 1873 Post Office Directory and 1881 Census, Landlord of the York Tavern and Railway Inn, Ordnance Place.
SUMMARY OF THE OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
James Breeze died from heart disease. Born in Queenborough, where his father was a non conformist minister. He lived in London and Windsor before settling in Chatham. When a young man he was in charge of the canteen at Fort Pitt, Chatham and proprietor of the York Hotel, Chatham, where he remained for 30 years.
He had been a member of the Local Board of Health and until a month before his death, was Councillor for St. John's Ward. He served for 24 years on the Medway Board of Guardians and 18 years was a member of the Chatham Local Guardians and was for 7 years prior to his death, a director of the local Water Works. He was a member of the old Court Leet of Chatham and in 1874 was High Constable of Chatham; he was a "staunch" Conservative. "To many the deceased gentleman probably appeared to be somewhat brusque in his manner, but those who knew him best can testify as to his kind and charitable disposition".
Tribute from the Mayor, ".......Mr Breeze was nearly thirty years on the governing body of the borough, and up to within the last year of two no one paid greater attention to his duties than he did"
The Chairman of the Medway Board, Mr Stigant, said, "........ he never knew a man of more generous disposition than Mr Breeze......"
Mr Hill of the Medway Board, said, "........he had known Mr Breeze for 50 years or more and a more genial good natured man never lived".
The Board Chairman said, "........never once had Mr Mr Breeze candidature for public office been rejected by the electors--- a unique record for the town where party feelings ran so high".
Principal Probate Registry: £7,912 9s 1d
15. COPED STONE
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MULLINGER
WHO DIED AUGUST 2nd 1871
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO ANN WIDOW OF WILLIAM HIGGINS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JANUARY [ ]
ALSO OF
REBECCA WIFE OF EDWARD MULLINGER
BORN 22nd DECEMBER 1803 DIED 1st JUNE 18[78]
"In Thy Presence is the Fullness of Joy"
ALSO EDWARD MULLINGER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
BORN DECEMBER 1799 DIED 17th OCTOBER 1886
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO
OF
ELIZABETH JANE
DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD & REBECCA MULLINGER
BORN DEC 10th 1835 DIED NOV 1st 1912
ALSO
OF
SARAH BATE
DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD & REBECCA MULLINGER
BORN 13th JAN 183[ ] DIED OCT 14th 1900
Edward Mullinger, Principal Probate Registry: £162
16. VOLUTED STONE
[ ]
GABRIEL FRENCH
WHO DIED THE [ ] DAY OF MAY 1873
AGED [5]6 YEARS
(Illegible Verses)
ALSO OF MARIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th? JUNE 18[73]
AGED 21 YEARS
(Illegible Verse)
ALSO OF
SARAH HARRIETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
GABRIEL FRENCH
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1881
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO OF
JOHN FRENCH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN BERMUDA
JANUARY 3rd 1884?
AGED 32 ? YEARS
1838 Wright's Directory, Pharmacist 293 High Street; 1873 Post Office Directory, as 1838
Principal Probate Registry: Under £1,500. Will passed to the P.P.R. In 1881.
17. TALL PEDESTAL WITH URN
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM
THOMAS COOPER
WHO
ENTERED INTO REST
MAY 13th 1910
AGED 70 YEARS
"Sudden Death, Sudden Glory"
ALSO HIS WIFE
REBECCA ANN
WHO
ENTERED INTO REST
MARCH 29th 1936
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF
CHARLES HENRY
THE YOUNGER SON OF
WILLIAM THOMAS
AND
REBECCA ANN COOPER
DIED 17th FEB 1913
AGED 18 YEARS
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
1890 Kelly's Directory, Butcher 227 High Street.
SECTIONS J, K AND N THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE GROUND OF THESE
SECTIONS, SO THEY ARE TREATED AS ONE
SECTION J, K & N FROM THE NORTH
18. VOLUTED STONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM KEATING CUNNINGHAM
LATE OF 35 ROBERT STREET, CHELSEA
ONE OF HER MAJESTY'S BODYGUARD AT ST. JAMES
HE SERVED WITH THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
OF 1839 – 1843 ON BOARD H.M.S. TERROR
UNDER ADMIRAL SIR JAMES C. CROSS AND THE
LATE CAPTAIN R.M. CROZIER, R.N.
DIED AT HIS RESIDENCE BARNFIELD HOUSE
GILLINGHAM 28th NOVEMBER 1884
AGED 72 YEARS
DEEPLY MOURNED BY HIS DEVOTED SORROWING WIDOW
AND REGRETTED BY A LARGE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO
ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 2nd 1890
AGED 71 YEARS
"For He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
19. CRUCIFORM COPED STONE
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF SARAH PIPER
DEEPLY MOURNED
WHO DIED 18th FEBY. 1895 AGED 80 YEARS
"Gone but but Forgotten"
1861 Census: Millwright at Gillingham; 1881 Census: Retired Millwright also in Gillingham, born Chatham
Principal Probate Registry: £143
20. CRUCIFORM COPED RED GRANITE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA CATHERINE WIFE OF HENRY THOMAS R.N.
BORN 4th SEPTEMBER 1824 DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1893
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY THOMAS
BORN 1[ ] APRIL 1820 DIED DIED 8th MARCH 1903
ALSO MARIA CATHERINE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 8th OCTOBER 1858 DIED 26th DECEMBER 1860
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
ALSO JACOB JAMES THOMAS CHIEF ENGINEER R.N.P.
SON
BORN AUGUST [ ] 1861 DIED AUGUST 3rd 1894
ALSO HENRY JOHN MASTER ARTIFICER ? R.N.
ELDER SON
BORN DECEMBER 29th 1853 DIED AT SEA MAY 26th 1907
ALSO SOPHIA ANN THOMAS DAUGHTER
BORN NOVEMBER? 1858 ? DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1935
21. HIGH COPED STONE
RALPH CARR
LATE CAPTAIN ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY
DIED APRIL 26th 1873 AGED 78 YEARS
THIS TOMB IS ERECTED TO HIS MEMORY BY HIS NEPHEW
W. S. CARR STANDISH
Principal Probate Registry: Under £800
22. TALL PEDESTAL AND CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE WILLIAM
DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND
OF
LILIAN CHURCH
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 13th 1895
AGED 29
"Not our Will but Thine be Done"
Principal Probate Registry: £1,978 1s 6d
23. SEMI CIRCULAR CRUCIFORM COPED
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WALTER THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HARRIETT WELLS
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP ON MARCH 7th 1908 IN HIS 61st YEAR
"Jesus Liver of my Soul"
ALSO THE ABOVE HARRIETT WELLS
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP ON FEBRUARY 18th 1923 AGED 75 YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELLEN WELLS
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1911 AGED 57 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
1881 Census: Baker 42 Luton Road
24. COPED STONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN GEORGE WELLS
WHO PEACEFULLY ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 26th 1889
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN GEORGE WELLS
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1897 AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO EMMA ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JOHN G. AND MARY A. WELLS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST NOVEMBER 27th 1921
AGED 72 YEARS
1881 Census and 1874 Post Office Directory, Baker 7 Fair Row, Chatham
25. FOUR STEPPED LEDGERS AND HORIZONTAL CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES WITHECOMB OF CHATHAM AND STROOD
BORN 3rd DECEMBER 1805 DIED 1st JULY 1892
ALSO MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE CHARLES WITHECOMB
BORN 20th OCTOBER 1816 DIED 11th JANUARY 1897
TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF
ELLEN (NELLIE) YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF CHARLES AND MARY WITHECOMB
BORN AUGUST 20th 1857 FELL ASLEEP NEW YEAR'S MORN 1888
ALSO
ELIZABETH SARAH
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE CHARLES AND MARY WITHECOMB
BORN NOVEMBER 23rd 1847
ENTERED INTO REST APRIL 28th 1906
1874 Post Office Directory, at Strood, Leather Seller; 1881 Census and 1890 Kelly's Directory, 6 Fair Row, Chatham, Leather Seller and Currier. Agent for Whittington Life Insurance.
26. SIMILAR TO 25 (GREY GRANITE)
TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF
GEORGE ROBBINS VINEY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARY VINEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 24th 1813 AGED 73 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY WIDOW OF GEORGE ROBBINS VINEY
DIED 1st APRIL 1928 AGED 86 YEARS
SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Alderman Viney died from heart failure. He was born in Rochester and educated at the Mathematical School of that city. He was apprenticed to the late Councillor, John Cole, Pawnbroker and Silversmith in Rochester.
Viney started his own business with George Stevens in 1865 and retired in 1895.
He was said to be a man of a genial and generous disposition. "In every way he was fair and straight forward to everybody, and was one of the best type of citizen."
He was elected to Chatham Town Council for St. John's Ward in 1891, elected an Alderman in 1902 and for a further 6 years in 1908 and was Mayor of Chatham in 1899. During his mayoralty the new Town Hall was opened by Lord Roseberry (January 1900). He was involved in the administration of the Poor Law and was a member of the Board of Guardians, 1893 – 98.
Director of a Water Works Company from 1899 and held several other public offices.
A strong Conservative, he was Chairman of the Chatham Constitutional Club. A churchwarden of St. John's Church and also involved in many Friendly Societies, the Chatham Nursing Association, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and other charitable organizations.
Interested in sport, especially cricket.
He married the elder daughter of Charles Withecomb, (see no. 25).
The Mayor, William Paine, paid tribute and spoke of "his genial manner and kindness of heart".
From Alderman Whyman, "......they all knew that the kindness of Alderman and Mrs Viney was proverbial"
1890 Kelly's Directory: Pawnbroker, 213 Chatham High Street
Principal Probate Registry: £5,798 11s 10d
27. VOLUTED STONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN BUSH
WHO DIED 5th OF JANUARY 1895
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st MAY 1913
AGED 87 YEARS
1881 Census: Retired Builder, 98 Luton Road
Principal Probate Registry: £385 10s 10d
28. COPED STONE
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF G. W. JARVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 2nd 1889
AGED 53 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE SOPHIA JARVIS ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 7th 1906 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO IN EVER LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE WILLIAM JARVIS
(BEST OF FATHERS)
ENTERED INTO REST DECEMBER 15th 1904
AGED 81 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
"I heard the voice of Jesus saying,
"Come unto me and Rest""
1890 Kelly's Directory, Baker of 31 Best Street ?
29. CRUCIFORM COPED RED GRANITE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED THOMAS RANDALL
BORN MAY 1st 1844 DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1893
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
WIDOW OF ALFRED THOMAS RANDALL
AND THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE LATE CHARLES & MARY WITHECOMB
DIED DECEMBER 21st 1902 AGED 53 YEARS
1881 Census: Auctioneer, 338 High Street
Principal Probate Registry: £128 14s 7d
30. PEDESTALS AND TALL "CELTIC" CROSS
IN EVER DEAR MEMORY OF
HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELIZABETH SPURRIER
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1899 AGED 56 YEARS
"Could Love have stayed thee thou hast never Fled"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SPURRIER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPT. 2nd 1906 AGED AGED 56
"Wherefore should we Weep,
Not our ? The Dear all His,
And God's Beloved Sleep,
In Heaven's Gate of Bliss."
SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN CHATHAM OBSERVER
Henry Spurrier died of complications following surgery. He had lived in Chatham only for five years, taking over the "Sun Hotel", Chatham, in 1884. Before this he ran an hotel at Deal, ("The Black Horse"), prior to this he was in the slate business at Folkestone.
His time at the "Sun" was so successful that he purchased the freehold recently, he had also run the "Mitre Hotel", also in Chatham.
Six years before his death, he was elected to Chatham Council for St. Mary's Ward, he was a Conservative, but not dogmatically so. He was for some time on the Board of Guardians; he was a Director of the Rochester and Chatham Savings Bank and a Director of the Chatham Constitutional Club.
Tribute from the Mayor of Chatham, ".....not only had the family been deprived of a good husband and excellent father, but the Borough had lost a good citizen, whose memory would be cherished by his colleagues on the council and by his brother tradesmen ("hear, hear")"
31. TALL GRANITE PEDESTAL AND DRAPED URN, STONE POSTS AND "IRON" ROPE
FILLEY monument
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
CATHERINE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED HENRY FILLEY
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP
MAY 29th 1898
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED HENRY FILLEY
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPT. 21st 1909
AGED 66 YEARS
"And he was Not, for God Took him
SUMMARY OF CHATHAM OBSERVER OBITUARY
Filley died of heart failure at his home, "Belle View", New Road, Chatham.
Born in Gillingham in August 1843, the son of a Fisherman who was prominent in the Rochester Oyster Fishery, the first man from the area to visit Falmouth and Dartmouth to buy "spats" to lay in the River Medway, spending £1,000 in one season. He was also salesman for the Oyster Fishery at Billingsgate Market.
Alfred was apprenticed to the late Mr Andrews, Carpenter and Joiner, whose business was under St. Margaret's Banks, Rochester. When his time was served he was employed by John Foord for a year and assisted in building the Royal Marine Officers Quarters.
He took over the "Amalgamation Inn" in Strood; after a time he left and started a furniture business, also in Strood. He also attained a valuer's and estate agent's license. In 1882 he moved to Layfield Row, Gillingham for his children's health. At this time he started a building business in Gundulph Road, Chatham. The first project of his new company was Admiralty Terrace at Wood Street, Brompton. He built a number of houses in New Road, Chatham, including Catherine Villa, where he lived for some years. He built houses at Mid Kent Terrace and 100 houses and the "Greyhound" public house, in Rochester Avenue, all in Rochester. When he died he still owned 42 of these houses.
He was appointed agent for Meux's Brewery in 1891.
A member of the Medway Board of Guardians since 1895 and he was Director of the Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester Water Company; in 1901 he was appointed Mayor's Bailiff of the Rochester Fishery and was a Freeman of the river.
In 1866 he married Catherine Castle and had 3 sons and 4 daughters, who survive him, his wife died in 1898and he remarried in 1900 to Miss Coleman. He was a lover of sports, especially cricket and football.
"...A man of considerable business ability, the late Mr Filley owed much of his success in life to his perseverance and grit"
"Much of his spare time was spent in his garden among his roses of which he was very proud. He had a kindly disposition ...... displayed by his generous treatment of the aged fishermen and the poor widows of freemen of the river".
".....For several years past it has been his custom to entertain these old people in the Guildhall and to make them monetary presents........" (at Christmas time).
Principal Probate Registry: £30,884 14s 1d
32. COPED STONE
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS HILLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22nd NOVEMBER 1876
AGED 58 YEARS
THE DECEASED WAS FOR 25 YEARS ONE OF THE CORONERS FOR KENT
ALSO
ELIZABETH BECK HILLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JULY 1886
AGED 7[9] YEARS
ALSO
ANNE HILLS
WHO DIED 9th MARCH 1870 ?
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO
MARY SARAH
HILLS DAUGHTER
AUG. 11th 1880?
1874 Post Office Directory: Solicitor, New Road, Clerk to Board of Health and Burial Board.
Principal Probate Registry: Under £20,000
33. COPED STONE
IN MEMORY OF
LIEUT. COL. A.A.R. WOLRIGE
LATE BARRACK MASTER R.M.L.I
WHO DIED 11th JULY 1881 IN HIS 95th YEAR
A TRIBUTE OF LOVE FROM HIS WIFE AND
CHILDREN
ALSO FLEMINA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1888 IN HER 83rd YEAR
"The Storm of Life is Over" "She has Entered into Rest"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES 2nd SON OF LIEUT. COL. A.A.R. AND FLEMINA WOLRIGE
WHO DIED 23rd JUNE 1884 AGED 57 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN AUSTRALIA
ALSO ALFRED 8th SON OF THE ABOVE A.A.R. AND FLEMINA WOLRIGE
WHO DIED 28th JUNE 1893 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA 2nd DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE A.A.R. AND FLEMINA WOLRIGE
WHO DIED 29th NOV. 1915 AGED 80 YEARS
Principal Probate Registry: Lt. Col. Wolrige, of Gibraltar Terrace, £2,395 13s; Alfred Wolrige, of Whittaker's Terrace, Gentleman, £138.
34. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HENRY JENNINGS
WHO DIED SEPT. 9th 1914
AGED 43 YEARS
"Grant Him, O Lord, Eternal Rest and may
Perpetual Light Shine upon Him"
1911 Census: Meat Contractor's Agent. (Unmarried)
35. PINK GRANITE COPED
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA GOLD
THE LOVING WIFE OF OLIVER WHEATON
WHO WAS CALLED HOME IN HER SLEEP
JANUARY 20th 1916 IN HER 75th YEAR
"At Rest in Jesus"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OLIVER WHEATON
FEBRUARY 11th 1925 IN HIS 83rd YEAR
"Fear not for He has Redeemed Thee"
ALSO
OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
R.C. GOLD
WHO FELL ASLEEP
NOV. 29th 1922
AGED 55 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved"
ALSO
OF
RICHARD
CHARLES GOLD
WHO FELL ASLEEP
MARCH 6th 1928
AGED 63 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
1890 Kelly's Directory: Oliver Wheaton, Grocer, 329 High Street; Principal Probate Registry: Of New Road, £4,132 16s 6d. 1911 Census: Richard Gold, Draughtsman, (Ship), H.M. Dockyard. Principal Probate Registry: Of Delce Road, £1,690 5s 7d.
36. GRANITE PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN HOLAND
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM KING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON
JANY. 1St 1911 IN HER 59th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SIMMONDS KING
LIEUT. 1st HERTS. REGT.
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED [Obscured by heavy fallen cross] 1917
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM KING J.P.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON OCTOBER 14th 1937
IN HIS 89th YEAR
SUMMARY OF THE OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM NEWS
One of the first members of Gillingham Council, retired builder, William King died at his house, "Deolali" , Maidstone Road, Chatham., after 2 weeks illness.
For the Last 28 years he was a Director of the Chatham Reliance Building Society and, from about 1929, was Chairman. He was also Vice Chairman of the Chatham Water Works Company. Appointed a J. P. in 1914, the oldest magistrate in the country. One of the Rochester Bridge Wardens and on the Board of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester.
He was a member of the Chatham Bowling Club and Chatham Masonic Club. In his younger days, he was a member of the Kent Artillery Volunteers and, in 1873 won first prize in the carbine shooting competition. Survived by a son, George and a daughter (surname illegible).
37. SEMI CIRCULAR, CRUCIFORM STONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT EVERITT
WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1909 IN HIS 64th YEAR
"He brought down my Strength in my Journey and Shortened my Days"
THIS STONE WAS
ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW
THE FAMILY GRAVE OF A.M. EVERITT
AND HER GRANDCHILDREN DAY
1881 Census: Engine Fitter of Best Town, Cage Lane
38. TALL PEDESTAL AND CROSS
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ADA ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
HENRY JOHN FILLEY
AND SECOND DAUGHTER OF
ARCHIBALD AND ALICE PEARSON
WHO DIED MAY 24th 1907
AGED 34 YEARS
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARCHIBALD BROWN PEARSON
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
APRIL 21st 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO THE ABOVE ALICE HANNAH
BELOVED WIFE OF
AGOSTINO PELLEGRINI
WHO DIED AUGUST 30th 1925
IN HER 74th YEAR
"God be with you until we Meet again"
SUMMARY OF INQUEST INTO DEATH OF ARCHIBALD PEARSON THE CHATHAM NEWS
The inquest was held at the Guildhall, Rochester. The Coroner was J.M. Stedman and the Jury Foreman, George Bennett.
Pearson was a well known resident of Chatham and the owner of considerable property.
His body was found in the River Medway off the Esplanade Pier, the previous Tuesday morning. Pearson had left home at 6.45 a.m., for walk before breakfast, apparently in a good mood.
Alice Pearson, the widow, said that her husband was formerly a Licensed Victualler and owned houses. He was in good health but earlier in the year had been unwell with influenza.
The Coroner asked Mrs Pearson if her husband suffered with depression, Mrs Pearson said he did a little during the influenza. The Coroner asked if there were any other troubles, Mrs Pearson said that they had lost a daughter in May, the previous year. Mr Pearson was, naturally affected by this. She had not found any note from her husband in the house. The Coroner asked if he had ever said he was tired of life, Mrs Pearson said never.
In reply to the Foreman, Mrs Pearson said it was not unusual for her husband to go for early morning walks before breakfast.
Richard Egan of Thomas Street, Rochester, found Pearson's body, face down on the mud and covered by the water, 5 or 6 feet from the pier, the tide was 1½ hours from full ebb. The Corner asked witness if the steps from the pier were slippery, Egan said that they were.
Foreman of the Jury added that the steps and flats (pontoons), were slippery and it was easy to slip over.
P.C. Lipscombe went to the pier with P.C. Blakeley and assisted in taking the body to the City Mortuary. In the pockets were some notes addressed to deceased, one from a tenant asking for more time to pay rent.
Dr. A.T. Franklyn Brown , Police Surgeon, saw the body at 08.30. Deceased had entered water alive and death was due to drowning. Mrs Pearson identified the stick and hat found on the pier as her husband's, which he had when he left the house.
The Coroner summed up and expressed his sympathy to Mrs Pearson.
An Open Verdict was delivered, there being no evidence to show how deceased got into the river.
The Foreman expressed sympathy to the family and said he had known the deceased for 20 years, he always found him to be a "very agreeable man".
The Coroner had also known the deceased for many years and the death came as a great surprise to him.
1881 Census: Archibald Pearson, Retired Smith, (wife Alice) 35 New Road, Chatham.
Principal Probate Registry: Effects £4,377 11s 4d
OBITUARY OF AGOSTINO PELLEGRINI IN THE CHATHAM NEWS
"Mr A Pellegrini
Chatham has lost a familiar personality in the death, at the age of 77, of Mr Agostino Pellegrini, of 45 Gerard Avenue, Rochester.
Of Italian birth, Mr Pellegrini had been a resident of the district for over 60 years and was naturalised in 1927. A modeller by profession, his work included the repair and renovation of the Crucifix and Stations of the Cross at St. Michael's, Chatham, to which church he was a generous benefactor.
He was especially well – known as a member of the Chatham Bowling Club and the Chatham Constitutional Club and took part in the Davis Cup Competition.
His wife predeceased him about ten years ago (sic) and he is survived by two sons.
The funeral took place at Chatham Old Cemetery on Monday, preceded by a service at St. Michael's Church where the Rector (the Rev. Cannon T. Ryan) officiated. The Rev. Father D.W. Casey performed the last sad rite at the interment.
The mourners were Messrs Ernest and Leonard Pellegrini (sons), Leo Pellegrini (nephew), Henry Cheetham and Robert Flood (brothers in law) and George Groves (nephew)."
39. TALL PEDESTAL AND ANGEL
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN SMITH
WHO DIED AT "INGLESIDE"
APRIL 8th 1899 AGED 49
"To be with God, which ids Far Better"
ALSO
TO MY WELL BELOVED WIFE
AUGUSTA
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1932
AGED 76
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
MY BELOVED HUSBAND
EDWIN SMITH
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1944 AGED 95
"Awaiting the Reunion"
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ELSIE SMITH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
EDWIN SMITH
BORN NOVEMBER 23rd 1883
DIED NOVEMBER 16th 1946
AND OF
ELLEN MAY
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN SMITH
DIED APRIL 4th 1949
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
1881 Census: Grocer and Wine Merchant, High Street
40. COPED STONE
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY FOSTER
BORN 9th FEBRUARY 1819
DIED 9th MAY 1885
IN MEMORY OF
JANE
THE WIFE OF
HENRY FOSTER
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1884
AGED 76 YEARS
1882 Kelly's Directory: Book Seller, Stationer, Printer and owner of the Chatham News.
1881 Census: Of 31 Luton Road, employer of 8 men.
41. ROCKS AND CROSS
IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH WM.
CHALMERS
DIED NOV. 17th 1918
IN HIS 73rd YEAR
"Rest in the Lord"
MAY AND HILDA
CHALMERS
AGED 24 YEARS
1901 AGED 21 YEARS
"They were Lovely and
Pleasant in Life and in Death
They were not Divided"
1882 Kelly's Directory: Ironmonger and Oilman, 294 High Street.
42. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ADA BOXALL
WHO PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
MARCH 14th 1903
AGED 50 YEARS
"Her Children Arise up and call her Blessed,
Her Husband also and he Praiseth Her"
ALSO OF HER HUSBAND
CHARLES EDWARD BOXALL
FOR MANY YEARS HEADMASTER OF
ST. JOHN'S BOYS' SCHOOL
WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 28th FEBRUARY 1923
IN HIS 70th YEAR
"Father into thy Hands"
"Snapped the Heart Strings, but Melodies still,
In Memories come, our sad Hearts to Fill,
Each Sunrise and each Sunset brings nearer the Time,
When we too, shall be hearing the Paradise Chime,
And know Sweet Reunion in Love Divine"
ALSO OF FRANK STUART BOXALL
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DIED IN HIS 72nd YEAR
27th JUNE 1956
43. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
ALFRED THORTON
BORN 15th NOVEMBER 1830
DIED 24th JANUARY 1896
"Tis Jesus calls me on,
To Perfect Faith and Love,
To Perfect Hope and Peace and Trust,
For Earth and Heaven Above"
ALSO OF CAROLINE THORTON
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 6th 1925
AGED 91 YEARS
"She Suffered Patiently and Long,
Her Hope was Bright her Faith was Strong,
The Peace of Jesus filled her Breast,
And in His Arms she Sank to Rest".
ALSO OF CLEMEMT THORNTON
WHO FELL ASLEEP DECEMBER 14th 1850
AGED 74 YEARS
1881 Census: 2 Fowle's Place, Tailor, employing 2 boys
44. GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK ALEXANDER BRIGGS
WHO PASSED AWAY AT BRIGHTON
NOV. 15th 1900
AGED 35 YEARS
"Rest in the Lord"
ALSO
MARGARET ROSE BRIGGS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT BRIGHTON
12th MARCH 1932
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO
CYRIL FREDERICK
DIED JUNE 30th 1895
AGED 6 MONTHS
AND
ALBERT FREDERICK
DIED DEC. 15th 1896
AGED 7 DAYS
CHILDREN OF
FREDERICK & ROSE BRIGGS
ALSO
FREDERICK ALBERT
BRIGGS
WHO WAS
KILLED WHILE? AT
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
JUNE ? 8Th 1930
AGED 33 YEARS
45. COPED STONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN MULDER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 7th JUNE 1894
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE JOHN MULDER
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th FEBRUARY 1927
IN HIS 84th YEAR
ALSO EMILY LOUISA MULDER
WHO PASSED AWAY 28th JUNE 1954
AGED 88 YEARS
THE MOST DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN MULDER
1891 Census: Licensed Victualler
46. COPED STONE
ROSE ANNIE DAUGHTER
1st DECEMBER 1954 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO EDITH CAROLINE JANE
DAUGHTER OF J.C. WILDISH
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1905 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO ADE MARIE
DAUGHTER OF J.C. WILDISH
WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1907 AGED 27 YEARS
47. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FLORENCE ELLEN GRACE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPTEMBER 4th 1912
AGED 49 YEARS
"Where is Death's Sting, where Grave's Victory "
48. DISPLACED PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
IN EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE LAW THORP
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
1st MARCH 1908 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
[GEORGE LAW THORP]
[WHO FELL ASLEEP]
[ 1909]
[AGED 77 YEARS]
ALSO THEIR SON
FREDERICK WILLIAM
DIED 28th JUNE 1902 AGED 29
INTERRED AT ALLINGTON
ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTER
CLARRISA MAY THORP
WHO DIED 10th OCTOBER 1923
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR GRAND DAUGHTER
ROSE HELEN MARY McCAUD
WHO DIED 3rd OCT. 1924
IN HER 26th YEAR
49. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MARY GIFFORD
(WHEATLEY)
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1911
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EDWARD NICHOL
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
JANE GIFFORD
WHO DIED MAY 5th 1942
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1963
AGED 89 YEARS
50. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD EWART
BILLINGHURST
DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1900 AGED 45 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
ALSO OF
JOHN THOMAS BILLINGHURST
WHO DIED [ ] 1903 AGED 65 YEARS
AND OF EDITH ALICE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th JAN. 1949 AGED 82 YEARS
1891 Census: Edward Ewart, Licensed Victualler, Hardstown. 1901 Census: John, Licensed Victualler, Licensed Victualler, Coleman Street.
51. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEVOTED MOTHER
ANN JANE BARNES
WHO DIED 1916 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF HER DEAR CHILDREN
THOMAS WILLIAM BARNES
DIED 1893 AGED 23 YEARS
ELIZABETH BARNES
DIED 1898 AGED 12 YEARS
HENRY JOHN BARNES
DIED 1898 AGED 26 YEARS
ANNIE JANE DOWLING
DIED 1907 AGED 28 YEARS
ROBERT JAMES BARNES
DIED 1919 AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST ALBERT SON OF WILLIAM ERNEST BARNES DIED 8th JUNE 1939 AGED 21 YEARS
1891 Census: Thomas and Henry Labourer in Shipyard, 1911 Census: Robert, Coach Builder (Rail) at Ashford?
52. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANCIS FURMIN
DIED 22nd JAN. 1905
AGED 66
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 3rd JULY 1919
AGED 77
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
53. PEDESTALS AND TALL CROSS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
FREDERIC VINCENT GODFREY BIRD
COLONEL COMMANDANT
CHATHAM DIVISION ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 29th DECEMBER 1899
AND OF ANNE NARCISSE BLISE HIS WIFE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 23rd JANUARY 1900
ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS
ALSO TO THEIR THIRD SON
LENNOX GODFREY BIRD D.S.O., O.B.E.
LATE COMMANDANT H.K.V.D.C.
WHO DIED 31st MARCH 1954
ALSO JEAN LENNOX BIRD
DAUGHTER OF LENNOX GODFREY BIRD
FUNERAL OF COL. BIRD AS REPORTED IN THE TIMES
"The remains of Colonel – Commandant Frederick Vincent Godfrey Bird of the Chatham Division of the Royal Marines, who died on Friday from paralysis, were interred with full military honours in Chatham Cemetery yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of people. The funeral cortège was headed by a firing party of Royal Marines, numbering 400 rank and file under the command of Colonel Chapman. The coffin was carried on a gun carriage, drawn by six horses, and was followed by the family mourners, the officers, warrant officers, and non commissioned officers of the division, together with many naval and military officers, including Admiral Sir Nathaniel Bowda-Smith, Commander in Chief at the Nore, Rear Admiral S.C. Holland, Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard, Major General G.H.T. Colwell, etc."
54. PEDESTALS AND TALL CROSS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
ALBERT EVELYN HOUGHTON
LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
WHO WAS KILLED BY A FALL FROM HIS HORSE
16th SEPTEMBER 1899 AGED 43 YEARS
ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS
SUMMARY OF INQUEST IN CHATHAM OBSERVER
"One of the most popular officers of the district", was taking part in a Brigade Drill of the Royal Marines on the Great Lines. His horse became restive, probably alarmed by the sound of gunfire. Trying to pull the horse up, Houghton was thrown, striking his head and sustaining a serious injury. He was taken to the Melville Hospital and died that afternoon. Houghton was a bachelor, who lived with his sister at Royal Marines Terrace. He was the son of the late William Houghton, a Surgeon and was born on 25th June 1856.
He joined the Royal Marines in 1873 as a Lieutenant and was a Lieutenant Colonel by 1898, he had no war service.
The Coroner at the inquest at the above hospital was Mr W.J. Harris, the Jury Foreman was Mr J. Brown. Mr R.A. Arnold represented the Admiralty and Col. Adair the Chatham Division of the Royal Marines.
Dr. Thorne, a cousin by marriage, identified the body.
Private George Rendell was groom to the deceased, he said the horse "took charge" and the deceased was trying to control it when he fell. The Coroner asked last witness, "what did the character of the horse ?"; Rendell replied, "it was very quiet in the stables....... it had the habit of putting it's head between it's legs".
Coroner, "Have you known it to shy before ?"; Rendell, "it shied a little but not very much". Col. Houghton had had the horse about 9 months and was aware of the horse's peculiarities.
Juror Mr W. Savage asked about a rumour that this was the same horse that threw and killed Col. Heggate?
The Coroner said that the horse had been bought from Col Heggate but was not the same horse.
Col. Adair stated that the horse was in the habit of putting it's head between it's legs and was difficult to pull up. Mr W. Senter, Surgeon, gave evidence that the skull was fractured at it's base and deceased died at 1.40 p.m.; cause of death was the fracture and haemorrhage, deceased did not recover consciousness, so did not suffer.
Verdict of the Jury, "Accidental Death".
The Coroner remarked that this was the 4th officer of the garrison to died as the result of an accident in the last few months.
55. PEDESTALS AND TALL CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST FREDERIC DAVID
CAPT. & BREVET LIEUT. COLONEL
R.M.L.I. & EGYPTIAN ARMY
BORN NOVEMBER 19th 1862
ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 30th 1898
"God shall wipe away all Tears from their Eyes,
[ ]
[ ]
"O Happy Saint for ever Blest,
At Jesus feet how Safe you Rest"
56. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HILDA
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
MAJOR H.H. ROBERTS ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY
WHO PASSED AWAY 26th OCTOBER 1897
[ ]
RITA
INFANT DAUGHTER OF
CAPTAIN & MRS H.H. ROBERTS
BORN AND DIED 16th JULY 1896
"Suffer Little Children to come unto Me"
57. HEADSTONE AND CURBS, LARGE PLOT
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN SOPHIA
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND HARRIET PLUMMER
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1887
IN HER 20th YEAR
"She Sleeps in Jesus"
ALSO
JAMES W. PLUMMER
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
SHIP'S STEWARD H.M.S. SNIPE? WHO DROWNED AT CHINA
BY THE CAPSIZING OF A BOAT IN A BLIZZARD
30th JANUARY 1903
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO
FRED PLUMMER
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 18th 1905
IN HIS 24th YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES PLUMMER
DIED OCTOBER? 1908
AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF
HARRIET PLUMMER
WHO DIED APRIL 15th 1909
AGED 62 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
ALSO JOHN THOMAS
SON OF THE ABOVE
J. AND H. PLUMMER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1920
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO OF THOMAS ALBERT WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd NOVEMBER 1929 AGED ? YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGINA GILBERT DIED 1st JUNE 1955 AGED 83 YEARS
1881 Census: James Plummer, Beer House Keeper, "Halfway House", Enon Place.
1882 Kelly's Directory: Beer Retailer, 99 Brook
58. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN ISAIAH POPE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
NOVEMBER 24th
1910
IN HER 82nd YEAR
[ALSO JOHN ISAIAH POPE]
WHO DIED 1921]
[AGED 90 YEARS]
ALSO
ALICE AMELIA
POPE
WHO PASSED AWAY
APRIL 26th 1953
AGED 84 YEARS
"Until we Meet Again"
ALSO
FLORA POPE
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
J.I. AND M. POPE
WHO DIED 31st MAY 1930
AGED 59 YEARS
1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory, John Isaiah Pope, Inspector of Weights and Measures
59. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE BENNETT ROBSON
BORN 28th AUGUST 1837
ENTERED INTO REST 17th JULY 1898
ALSO
GEORGE JAMES ROBSON
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN 24th DEC 1870
FELL ASLEEP 8th JAN 1871
ALSO
ANNIE ELIZA ROBSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 17th JAN 1872
PASSED TO REST 11th APRIL 1885
ALSO ELIZA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE BENNETT ROBSON
BORN 13th MAY 1840
ENTERED INTO REST 10th MARCH 1924
ALSO
CLARA EMILY ROBSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 2nd JUNE 1874
ENTERED INTO REST 23rd FEBRUARY 1950
AND MARY ALICE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AT REST 15th MARCH 1958
AGED 91 YEARS
1882 Kelly's Directory, Relieving Officer, No. 1 District, Medway Union, 22 Brougham Place
60. TALL PEDESTAL AND CROSS
IN
EVER LOVING
MEMORY
OF
SELINA
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
JOHN CASS
OF STOCKTON ON TEES AND CHATHAM
WHO DIED THE 14th NOVEMBER 1895
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN CASS
WHO DIED THE 28th APRIL 1869
AGED 45 YEARS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
"Make them to be numbered with,
Thy Saints in Glory Everlasting"
ALSO ELIZA MARY COOPER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN CASS
WHO DIED 30th MAY 1944 AGED 88 YEARS
61. TALL GRANITE PEDESTAL AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY SUSANNAH
WIFE OF
MR THOMAS MASON
RHODE STREET, CHATHAM
WHO DIED
29th AUGUST 1882
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS MASON
WHO DIED
2nd DECEMBER 1891
IN HIS 59th YEAR
ALSO OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1910
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO NELLIE MASON
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1915
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS EDWARD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
AND ELDEST SON OF E.S. AND T. MASON
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1919
AGED 58 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory, Thomas Mason, Rhode Street, Wholesale Rag, Rope and Metal Merchant.
1881 Census, Frederick Mason, Telegraph Clerk
62. WHITE PEDESTAL AND ANGEL, LARGE PLOT
"Till He Come"
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
LOUISA ELLEN SARAH
THE DEVOTED AND DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM DAWES DRIVER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 21st 1901
AGED 31 YEARS
HER LIFE WAS GOODNESS AND LOVE
"A few more Partings O'er,
A few more Toils , a few more Tears,
And we shall Weep no more"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DAWES DRIVER
WHO PASSED TO HIS REST FEBRUARY 10th 1927
AGED 63 YEARS
R.I.P.
ALSO
ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOSHUA DRIVER
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1882 AGED 53 YEARS
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO THE ABOVE JOSHUA DRIVER
WHO DIED 30th APRIL 1898 IN HIS 68th YEAR
"To Live in Hearts we leave behind is Not to Die"
ALSO WILLIAM DRIVER
WHO DIED 6th JANUARY 1872 AGED 80 YEARS
"The Lord Gave and the Lord hath Taken Away"
ALSO AMY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1876 AGED 86 YEARS
"To Live that your Sleep of Death may be as Her's, Peaceful"
ALSO
JOSHUA J. DRIVER
WHO DIED 30th AUG 1966
AGED 66 YEARS
"Forever on our Thoughts"
AND
ANNIE ELIZABETH
DRIVER
WIFE OF
JOSHUA JOSEPH DRIVER
DIED 6. 1. 1982
AGED 80
"Rest in Peace"
1871 Census: William Driver, Superannuated Joiner, Union Street.
1873 Post Office Directory: Joshua Driver Baker and Corn Dealer Dealer, The Brook.
1881Census, William Jnr. and Joshua Jnr. Both Clerks
William D. Driver was Mayor of Chatham, 1903–04, later ordained, he was first Vicar of All Saints, Chatham, 1914
63. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
AGNES CLARK
WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1898
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO
FREDERIC CLARK
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1929
IN HIS 71st YEAR
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO IRENE
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BELOVED WIFE OF
CAPT. H.C. COATES R.I.A.S.C.
WHO DIED AT JUBBULPORE
INDIA 19th NOVEMBER 1941
AGED 40 YEARS
"Until we Meet Again"
ALSO
JANE ELIZABETH CLARK
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
FREDERIC CLARK
WHO DIED AT TONBRIDGE
13th JANUARY 1943
AGED 82 YEARS
"Deeply Mourned"
"Her Husband Praised Her,
Her Children Rise Up and call her Blessed"
ALSO DOROTHY CRANE ELDEST DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1957 AGED 67 YEARS
FREDERICK C.G. CLARK ELDEST SON DIED 12th DECEMBER 1957 AGED 55 YEARS
64. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT KNOTT
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY THE 27th 1891
AGED 36 YEARS
"Oh how Patient in [ ],
When no Hand could give him Ease,
God the Helper of the Helpless,
Saw thy Grief and Gave thee Peace"
ALSO
RICHARD WILLIAM
LEONARD KNOTT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP
JANUARY THE 23rd 1916
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO LAURA ANSELL
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
COUNCILLOR PERCY ANSELL
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
A GOOD AND WONDERFUL WOMAN
ALSO MARGARET LOUISE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE RICHARD W.L. KNOTT
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH [ ] 1947
AGED 81 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory: Robert Knott, United Services P.H., High Street
Percy Ansell was Mayor of Chatham in 1934
65. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS
ALICE CATHERINE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD J. REEKS
AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES CORNWELL
WHO DIED FEB 9th 1899 AGED 25 YEARS
"From Sin and Power Free"
MINNIE NEWMAN
DAUGHTER OF C & E CORNWELL
PASSED OVER MARCH 7th 1933
AGED 65 YEARS
GEORGE EDWARD NEWMAN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED] OCTOBER 22nd 193[9]
[AGED 68 YEARS]
[ALSO]
THE SAID
CHARLES CORNWELL
DIED AUGUST 23rd 1906
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN VIOLA NEWMAN
THE [ ]
[ Eroded ]
ELIZABETH ROSINA
WIFE OF CHARLES CORNWELL
AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE SOUTHEY OF BRADFORD
[WHO] DIED JULY 7th 1897
AFTER INTENSE SUFFERING
"Thou Shalt [ ]"
66. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES RICHARD BESSENT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1908
IN HIS 63rd YEAR
"Till the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
ALSO ELIZABETH WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 23rd 1912 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELLEN BESSENT
WHO DIED JULY 29th 1890
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO OF EDITH JANE BESSENT
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
C.R. AND E. BESSENT
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1936
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO
IN MEMORY OF
JANE BESSENT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1874
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF CHARLES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL THE 27th 1893
AGED 73 YEARS
1881Census: Charles Jnr. Timber Merchant of Hammond Place; Charles Bessent Snr. Timber Merchant, 86 The Brook, employing 7 men and 6 boys. 1890 Kelly's Directory: Charles and Son, Timber and Slate Merchants, High Street and Medway Street. Charles Jnr was a Chatham Councillor.
67. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANN PERCIVAL
WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1895
AGED 85 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO
JOHN PERCIVAL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1914
AGED 82 YEARS
AND OF FRANCES LYDIA
WIFE OF JOHN PERCIVAL
WHO DIED AUGUST 18th 1932
AGED 89 YEARS
1881 and 1891 Census: Butcher, 5 High Street
68. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM MASON
WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd MARCH 1900
AGED 38 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO ADA MASON WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th JUNE 1941 AGED 84 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO STANLEY
HOPKINS MASON
2nd LIEUT 8th SUFFOLK'S
YOUNGER SON OF
WILLIAM AND ADA MASON
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE 26th SEPT 1916
AGED 21 YEARS
1891 Census: William Mason, Leading Writer, H.M. Dockyard
69. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED CHARLES EDWARD
BRYANT
WHO DIED AUG 8th 1895
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUG 30th 1921
AGED 71 YEARS
"Christ is Risen"
ALSO OF WINIFRED ALICE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1888
AGED 3 ½ YEARS
ALSO LILIAN EMILY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1957
AGED 79 YEARS
"In God's Keeping"
1891 Census: Alfred Bryant, Timber Merchant's Clerk
70. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MATILDA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN CLOTHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th NOVEMBER 1888
AGED 65 YEARS
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN CLOTHER
WHO FELL ASLEEP OCT 25th 1903
IN HIS 90th YEAR
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 15th 1921
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest2
ALSO MARIA LOUISA CLOTHER
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1925
AGED 72 YEARS
R.I.P.
1861 Census: John Clother, Clerk, Pay Office, 1st Depot Battalion, Chatham
71. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EASTMAN WEST
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1885
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1888
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ESTHER ROGERS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1885
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 14th 1891
AGED 26 YEARS
"Not Dead but Sleeping Peacefully,
Free from Earth's Weary Care,
Safe in a Land of Bliss Untold,
God's Light and Love to Share"
1881Census: Butcher, Slicket's Hill
72. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY PLAYLE
AT REST 8th DEC 1906
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO HER DAUGHTERS
EMILY ANNIE
AT REST 12th APRIL 1887
AGED 21 YEARS
AND
SARAH ELIZABETH
AT REST 27th JAN 1944
AGED 87 YEARS
1881Census: Mary Playle, wife of Thomas, a Wheelwright, Skinner Street
73. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES ALFRED HOLLOWAY
WHO DIED 1st JANUARY 1890
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th JUNE 1899
AGED 46 YEARS
"She Sleeps within a Bed of Dust,
A Loving Mother True and Just,
Beloved She Lived in Peace She Died,
Her Life was Craved but God Denied"
1881Census: Fish Dealer, 184 High Street, 1882 Kelly's Directory, Fishmonger, 303 High Street
74. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JOHN WILLIAM WOOD
WHO DIED THE 15th DAY OF DECEMBER 1898
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 8th DAY OF DECEMBER 1900
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO ANNIE CHARLOTTE
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 15th JANUARY 1963
AGED 102 YEARS
ALSO DEARLY LOVED SON
REGINALD BLAKE DARRACOTT
DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1974
AGED 82 YEARS
1881Census: Manager, Boot Trade, Hammond Place, 1882 Kelly's Directory, Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 192 High St.
75. HEADSTONE
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MR WILLIAM FIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th JANUARY 1873
AGED 42 YEARS
LIVED MUCH RESPECTED AND IN DEATH DEEPLY LAMENTED
ALSO OF
CAROLINE ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 12th JULY 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ALICE NUTT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th AUGUST 1951
AGED 84 YEARS
AND HER HUSBAND
HARRY WILLIAM NUTT
WHO DIED [ ] APRIL 1951
AGED 86 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
1866 Post Office Directory and 1871 Census, Licensed Victualler, "The Royal Albion, Rochester High Street
76. FALLEN PEDESTALS
IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH GEERE
DIED 10th NOV 1850
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET HIS WIFE
DIED 1st AUG 1824
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO MATTHEW THEIR SON
DIED 4th APRIL 1867
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
MATTHEW GEERE
DIED 9th FEB 1881 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO BETSEY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 12th APRIL 1893
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO HIS SISTER
MARY GEERE
DIED 12th SEPT 1897
IN HER 95th YEAR
IN MEMORY OF
HANNAH JARVIS
WHO DIED 14th OCTOBER 1882
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM JARVIS
HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED 26th SEPTEMBER 1883
AGED 73 YEARS
The first three inscriptions are cenotaphic, these are probably buried at the old burial ground in Whiffen's Ave.
1861Census: Matthew Geere, Stone Mason and Victualler, "Lord Duncan", New Road; 1881Census, William Jarvis, Retired Mason, 12 Brook.
77. CURBS
MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM JAMES PARHAM WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 28th 1916 AGED 79 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO OF WILLIAM PARHAM WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 13th 1917 AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO JABEZ STAFFORD BLACKMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 7th OCTOBER 1959
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SARAH FRANCES BLACKMAN
PASSED AWAY 7th DEC 1964
AGED 85 YEARS
1881Census: William Parham, 30 The Mount, Painter's Labourer, H.M. Dockyard
78. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN ELIZABETH HOW
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1909
AGED 64 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
79. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN EDWIN LITTLEWOOD
1827 – 1890
ALSO HIS WIFE
MARY ANN HANNAH
1834 – 1898
ALSO HORATIO W. THEIR SON
1870 – 1872
AND NELLIE I. CAUL GRAND DAUGHTER
1886 – 1887
ERECTED BY
FLORENCE ANNE LITTLEWOOD
BORN 1873 DIED 1954
1881 Census: Linen Draper 63 High Street; Principal Probate Registry, £444 19s 5d, died 23rd March 1890
80. CRUCIFORM COPED
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JAMES HUGHES INGRAM
LATE STATION MASTER AT CHATHAM
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1880
AGED 58 YEARS
R.I.P.
ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE LONDON,
CHATHAM AND DOVER RAILWAY AND OTHER FRIENDS
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CATHERINE HIS WIFE WHO DIED
JULY 23rd 1885 AGED 51
R.I.P.
81. WHITE LEDGER
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES THOMAS WOOD
WHO DIED 28th DECEMBER 1881
AGED 35 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO ARTHUR
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th JANUARY 1882
AGED 3 ½ YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE J. T. WOOD
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1937
AGED 86 YEARS
"Life's Work Well Done"
AND
ELIZABETH SARAH MARY
THEIR DAUGHTER
REUNITED 27th OCTOBER 1959
AGED 85 YEARS
1881 Census: Coal Merchant of Dale Street
82. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
THOMAS SPELLS
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1877
AGED 51 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead who Die in the Lord"
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM SPELLS
WHO DIED 16th DECEMBER 1890
AGED 42 YEARS
"God Giveth and he Taketh, Blessed be his Name"
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOMAS SPELLS
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1892
IN HER 66th YEAR
"Rest, for thy Labour is Done"
ALSO
CLARA MARIA
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES & MARY ANN SPELLS
WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1895
AGED 14 YEARS
"Dear Child, Farewell till Time brings Round,
Those Blessed Ages yet in Store,
When we if hap'ly Worthy Found,
Shall see thee Face to Face once More"
1871 Census: Thomas Spells, Snr., Shipwright, H.M. Dockyard, Skinner Street; 1881 Census, Thomas Jnr., Blacksmith of Frederick Street
83. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT GODSIFF
WHO DIED 4th MAY 1877
AGED 34 YEARS
"Not Lost but Gone Before"
ALSO THE ABOVE ROBERT GODSIFF
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1928
IN HIS 88th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO OF
SERGT. ROBERT JAMES (BERT) GODSIFF
R.E.K.M.R.
ELDEST SON OF
ROBERT AND ELIZABETH GODSIFF
WHO DIED IN EGYPT 9th MARCH 1917
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL MORRIS GODSIFF
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND ELIZABETH GODSIFF
WHO DIED 1st FEB 1930
AGED 60 YEARS
1882 Kelly's Directory, Robert Godsiff, Marine Store Dealer, Fullalove Alley; 1911 Census, Robert Jnr., Schoolmaster
84. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
TO THE EVER DEAR MEMORY OF
MAURICE J.G. CAY, LIEUT R.N.
SON OF CAPT. CAY R.N. (RETIRED)
WHO ENTERED INTO REST DEC 28th 1902 AGED 27
"As the Bridegroom Rejoiceth over the Bride,
So shall thy God Rejoice over thee" Isa.LX 116
"The Lord watch between me and thee,
While we are Absent one from another"
85. CURBS
FRANCES MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF FRANCIS HALL BOWHAY WHO DIED DEC 23rd 1912 AGED 27 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO ELSIE MAUD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCT 1912 AGED 9 YEARS "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep" (One Line)
ALSO ELSIE HANNAH WHO DIED 10th NOV 1918 AGED 6 MONTHS
FRANCIS HALL BOWHAY WHO PASSED AWAY 16th ? 1951 AGED 76 YEARS
86. HEADSTONE AND TABLET
TABLET
J.F. RULE
E.R.A. 3rd R.N. M3725
H.M.S. "ARROGANT"
1st JULY 1915 AGED 31
87. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EASTMAN WEST WHO DIED DEC 6th 1910 AGED 68 YEARS
AND WILLIAM ALBERT HALLEWELL WHO DIED FEB 9th 1918 AGED 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS
1901 Census: Eastman West, Butcher, Eldon Court
87A. GRANITE PEDESTAL AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE GOODCHILD
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 15th 1903
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1895
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 1st 1938
AGED 94 YEARS
1881Census: Oakwood Hospital, Maidstone, Dockyard Labourer, "Lunatic" ?
END OF J, K AND N
SECTION Q
88. TALL GRANITE PEDESTAL AND URN
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMPSON BURFORD
WHO DIED 17th DEC 1891
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMPSON BURFORD JUNR.
WHO DIED 9th JULY 1897
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMPSON BURFORD
WHO DIED 18th AUGUST 1898
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMPSON BURFORD JUNR.
WHO DIED 24th SEPTEMBER 1921
AGED 77 YEARS
REAR
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PERCY WILLIAMS
WHO DIED OCT 21st 1912
AGED 37 YEARS
1873 Post Office Directory: Sampson Burford, Landlord of Gibralter Inn and Horse Dealer
1882 Kelly's Directory: Sampson, Snr, Gibralter Inn; Sampson, Jnr, Horse Dealer and Barge Owner, Hammond Hill
89. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES JOHN BAKER
WHO DIED 10th JAN 1891
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE BAKER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st FEB 1905
IN HER 75th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO GRACE
THE DEARLY LOVED SECOND DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND ELIZABETH GODSIFF
AND GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 17th 1909
AGED 19 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
ALSO BARBARA JOYCE WHITMORE
WHO DIED FEB 22nd 1917
AGED 10 MONTHS
"He Shall Gather the Lambs with his Arms"
ALSO
ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE GODSIFF
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JAMES AND CHARLOTTE BAKER
AT REST 19th JULY 19[ ]
AGED 100 YEARS
1881Census: James Baker, Tailor, Henry Street
90. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM GEORGE TUFFNELL
WHO DIED 2nd DAY OF JULY 1892
AGED 65 YEARS
"And Behold, I Come Quickly and my Reward is,
With me, to give every man according as,
His Work shall be"
ALSO
ELIZABETH CLARK TUFFNELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd DAY OF NOVEMBER 1907
AGED 74 YEARS
"In Death, O Lord, Abide with Me"
ALSO
ELIZABETH TUFFNELL
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 16th DAY OF OCTOBER 1934
AGED 76 YEARS
1882 Kelly's Directory, James Tuffnell, Landlord of the "Fountain Inn"
91. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY OF
MINNA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
DAVID GLOVER
WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1888
AGED 27 YEARS
"Her Sun is Gone Down, while it is yet Day"
ALSO
JESSE GLOVER
WHO DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1894
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO EMILY MARTHA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1866
AGED 46 YEARS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
ALSO DAVID GLOVER
WHO DIED 11th OCTOBER 1932
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO AGNES MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED JESSE GLOVER
WHO DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1943
AGED 90 YEARS
1882 Kelly's Directory: Jesse Glover, Boot Maker and Newsagent, Ordnance St., 1892 Kelly's Directory: Newsagent and Post Office, Ordnance St.
92. RED GRANITE COPED
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RENWELL ARTHUR RANDALL EWART
DIED 30th SEPT 1915 AGED 20 MONTHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF W.E.R. RANDALL DIED 4th AUGUST 1925 AGED 71 YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST SMITH RANDALL
BORN 10th OCT 1885 AT REST 26th SEPT 1967
AND
HIS BELOVED WIFE
KATHLEEN MARY RANDALL
BORN 17th AUGUST 1901 DIED 23rd APRIL 1989
ALSO OF ALICE ANN WIDOW OF W.E.R. RANDALL DIED 10th MAY 1945
SUMMARY OF OBITUARY OF W.E.R. RANDALL FROM THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Four times Mayor of Chatham, from 1907, and founder of the firm of auctioneers, architects and surveyors in Chatham. (In the 1882 and 1890 Kelly's Directory, Randall was also a Pawnbroker). He was associated with the Town Council from 1905 to 1918; he was twice elected for St. John's Ward and in 1910 was elected Alderman, retiring in 1918. During his time as Mayor he raised £500 for the Mayor's Cot Fund, to send sick children to hospital. He served for a time as a Guardian of the Poor.
He suffered a severe stroke in 1913 from which he recovered but the effects forced him to retire from business and public office. He leaves two sons, W.E.R and E. Smith Randall to carry on the business and two daughters, Mrs Ewart, wife of Captain Ewart and Mrs Ollis, wife of Captain Ollis.
93. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE H. BISSELL
WHO DIED JAN 17th 1909
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST EDWIN
SON OF THE ABOVE G.H. BISSELL
WHO DIED IN FRANCE JULY 16th 1918
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN A. BISSELL
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1889
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH BISSELL
WHO FELL ASLEEP
APRIL 23rd 1940
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ADA BELLE BISSELL DIED 17th JULY 1976 AGED 89 YEARS
1881Census: John Bissell ?, General Dealer in Erith, (Born Chatham); 1901 Census: George Bissell Licensed Victualler in Rochester.
94. CURBS
ADOLF GEORGE WERNER DIED AUG 20th 1983 AGED 39
CHARLOTTE SARAH WERNER DIED OCT 9th 1950 AGED 83
1891 Census: Adolf Werner, born in Germany, Living on Own Means, visitor at Jeyes House, Jeyes Street.
95. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
HENRY THOMAS WARREN
WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1895
AGED 53 YEARS
"At Rest"
MARTHA WARREN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1897
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO
HARRY
EDWARD WARREN
WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1897
AGED 29 YEARS
"In Life Beloved,
In Death Lamented"
ALSO
ERNEST
DOWNING WARREN
M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., LONDON
WHO DIED 27th AUGUST 1904
AGED 32 YEARS
1891 Census: Harry Warren?, Master Smith, The Paddock.
96. GREY GRANITE CRUCIFORM COPED
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF HARRY COCKELL
DIED 5th JUNE 1912 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE HARRY COCKELL
DIED 23rd DECEMBER 1914 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF
CHARLES SON OF HARRY COCKELL
DIED 1st MAY 1939 AGED 70 YEARS
AND MARIA ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED 12th AUGUST 1948 AGED 79 YEARS
1901Census: Harry Cockell, Ship Draughtsman of Jeyes Street; Charles Cockell, Shipwright. Principal Probate Registry: Henry Cockell, £2,067 5s 6d
SUMMARY OF OBITUARY OF CHARLES COCKELL FROM CHATHAM NEWS
Died at his home in City Way, Rochester, had been ill since Christmas. Educated at Mr Bush's Commercial School, Gillingham and the Mathematical School, Rochester. He served 40 years at H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, where, by the time of his retirement he was a Recorder of Works. He was connected with St. Paul's Church, Chatham all his life and was Manager of St. Paul's Day Schools for 25 years.
97. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE COCKELL
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
ON AUGUST 13th 1902
AGED 61 YEARS
"Dearly Beloved and Deeply Lamented"
ALSO MARIA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1905
AGED 55 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ROSE THE DEARLY LOVED
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON JULY 14th 1921
AGED 45 YEARS
1901Census: George Cockell, Draughtsman at Chatham Dockyard; Principal Probate Registry, £634 9s 11d
END OF SECTION QQ
98. TALL GREY GRANITE OBELISK WITH ANCHOR AND LAUREL WREATH MOTIF
GEE
JONATHAM GEE
LATE OF H.M.S. "FAWN"
HE DIED
AT MELVILLE NAVAL HOSPITAL
CHATHAM
ON JANUARY THE 10th 1873
IN HIS 45th YEAR
ALSO
MARY
WIDOW OF
JONATHAN GEE R.N.
SHE DIED AT SHEERNESS
APRIL 2nd 1875
AGED 27 YEARS
99. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
ELIZA COOPER
DIED 21st JANUARY 1881
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS COOPER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th JULY 1902
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES THOMAS COOPER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1885
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN COOPER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1916
AGED 57 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO HANNAH SUSAN LAKE
WHO DIED 10th OCTOBER 1935
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO JAMES JOHN SAMUEL LAKE
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1936
AGED 77 YEARS
1881Census: James Cooper, Shipwright, Alfred Street.
100. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
ROBERT WHITAKER
WHO DIED 5th SEPTEMBER 1893
AGED 51 YEARS
"A Loving Husband, a Father Dear,
A Faithful Friend lies Buried here"
ALSO OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 190[6]
AGED 58 YEARS
"Her Sufferings were Great,
Her End was Peace"
ALSO L/CP WILLIAM GEORGE
WHITAKER M.M.
R.W. KENTS
MISSING AT CAMBRAI, FRANCE
NOV 30th 1917 AGED 21 YEARS
"Greater Love hath no Man than This"
ALSO MAUD ELIZABETH HALES
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
PASSED AWAY NOV 16th 1930
AGED 38 YEARS
"A Loving Mother and Wife"
"Reunited"
ALSO AMY ANN WHITAKER
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1943
AGED 71 YEARS
101. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA BRIGDEN
WHO DIED NOV 20th 1907
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS JOHN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOV 15th 1909
AGED 81 YEARS
"Here the Weary be at Rest"
ALSO
ALICE HARRIET
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 1st 1941
AGED 74 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
1891Census: Thomas Brigden, Retired Shipwright, Jeye's Street.
102. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WALTER HIGGINS WHO DIED 20th JUNE 1901 IN HIS 25th YEAR (One Line)
103. HEADSTONE, CURBS AND TABLET
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS MASTERS
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1918
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE HIS WIFE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1940
AGED 77 YEARS
"In God's Keeping"
TABLET
ALSO
GRACE WINSO MASTERS
THEIR BELOVED DAUGHTER
BORN 18th JULY 1891
DIED 11th DEC 1960
1901 Census: At Gillingham, Upholsterer and Furniture Dealer
104. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR BUTTERIES CURTIS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 26th 1918
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO SARAH AGNES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 21st 1832
AGED 65 YEARS
"The Lord is my Shepherd, I will not Want"
1911 Census: Shipwright, H.M. Dockyard
105. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WILLIAM MEWBURN
WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 14th 1918
AGED 50 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO OF
MARY ANN MEWBURN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 4th 1949
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
1911 Census: Shipwright
106. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORA MARIA
WIFE OF DANIEL C. GODSIFF
DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1918
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO DANIEL J. GODSIFF
ONLY CHILD OF THE ABOVE
DIED DECEMBER 18th 1935
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 25th 1951
AGED 60 YEARS
"Reunited"
107. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WILLIAM BRIGGS WHO DIED OCTOBER 11th 1918 AGED 78 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO LUCY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEBRUARY 16th 1920 IN HER 80th YEAR (One Line)
ALSO ELLEN C. WINNELL SISTER OF LUCY A,. BRIGGS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1920 IN HER 70th YEAR (One Line)
1911 Census: Caretaker, 213 High Street
108. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HILDA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN I. LONG WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 25th 1917 AGED 38 YEARS (One Line)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN IGGULDEN
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
KATE LONG
WHO WAS CALLED INTO THE HIGHER LIFE
MAY 29th 1950 AGED 74 YEARS
109. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS
[ ]
THOMAS
GEORGE BROAD
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JANUARY 3rd 1918 IN HIS 81st YEAR
"I Know that my Redeemer Liveth"
ALSO ANN BROAD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JUNE 26th 1927
IN HER 80th YEAR
"At Rest"
110. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS HALL
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1883
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO OF ROSE HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 20th 1912 AGED 84 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS HALL SON
WHO DIED APRIL 19th 1908
AGED 48 YEARS
INTERRED AT LEWISHAM CEMETERY
ALSO LOUISA HALL DAUGHTER
WHO DIED NOV 8th 1910 AGED 45 YEARS
INTERRED AT LOWTHER CHURCHYARD
"At Rest"
ALSO
LOUIS ROBERT KILLICK
SON-IN-LAW
DIED 23rd MAY 1942
ALSO EMMA KILLICK
DIED DEC 15th 1954
1882 Kelly's Directory: Thomas Hall, Tobacconist?, 387 High Street,
111. FALLEN, BROKEN HEADSTONE
IN LOVING AND AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JOHN DANIEL WILLAMOTT MOORE
WHO PASSED AWAY 7th MARCH 1911
AGED 50 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace, with Loved Ones Far Away,
We are Safe in Jesus Keeping and They"
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO HARRIET HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 4th NOV 1954 ?
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart,
For they shall see God"
1901 Census: John Moore, Printer's Manager at Strood
112. RED GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS HENRY BAMBER
DIED AUG 25th 1915 AGED 52
"Thy Will be Done"
113.
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARY JANE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
HENRY JAMES PATMORE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 1st DECEMBER 1914
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY JAMES PATMORE
WHO PASSED AWAY 1st FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO EMILY SELINA PATMORE
BORN 9th AUGUST 1879
DIED 26th DECEMBER 1953
AGED 74 YEARS
114. HEADSTONE AND TABLET
IN FOND MEMORY OF
HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE WARE
WHO DIED AUGUST 29th 1919
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO
ALBERT EDWARD WARE
GUNNER R.G.A.
SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
SEPTEMBER 21st 1918
IN HIS 21st YEAR
ALSO
JOHN FREDERICK WARE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT NASSAU, WEST INDIES
MAY 23rd 1925 IN HIS 26th YEAR
TABLET
ALSO ALICE
WIDOW OF HENRY WARE
WHO DIED
JULY 13th 1938
IN HER 68th YEAR
1911 Census: Henry Ware, Greengrocer
115. HEADSTONE
IN
MEMORY OF
HARRIETT
SECOND WIFE OF
CHARLES HENRY GEERE
DIED 16th OCTOBER 1900
AGED 56 YEARS
116. PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA JANE
BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM EDWIN McGEORGE
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1916
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM EDWIN McGEORGE
WHO DIED 29th ? 1920 ? AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THEIR DAUGHTER
EMMA BERTHA
BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY KEHRER
DEPARTED 7th DECEMBER 1941
AGED 48 YEARS
SADLY MISSED BY HER SORROWING HUSBAND
DAUGHTER, SISTERS AND BROTHERS
"Memories Sweetly Linger,
As Time Goes on it's Way"
117. FALLEN PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE E. READMAN
WIDOW OF JOHN READMAN
OF WHITBY
DIED AUGUST 15th? 1916 AGED 79 YEARS
"Resting"
ALSO
AMELIA (MILLIE) THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS ROBERTS AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY DECEMBER 10th 1932
"Sweetest Memories"
ALSO THOMAS ROBERTS
WHO PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 28th 1951 AGED 85
"At Rest"
118. CURBS (One Side Fallen)
ALSO OF MY DEAR WIFE ELIZA PANKHURST WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1916 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO DAVID HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1939 AGED 78 YEARS
1911 Census: David Pankhurst, Fireman in H.M. Chatham Dockyard
119. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
HERBERT STANLEY PAGE
(SERGT. R.M.L.I.)
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED
IN ACTION ON H.M.S. "EREBUS"
OCT 28th 1917
AGED 32 YEARS
"To Live in Hearts we leave behind is Not to Die"
120. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY FLOOD
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON THE
5th DAY OF JUNE 1900
AGED 26 YEARS
"God be with You till we Meet Again"
121. HEADSTONE AND CURBS WITH TABLET
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ROBERT CURTIS
LATE INSPECTOR OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE
DIED JUNE 6th 1899
AGED 50 YEARS
"Into Thy Hands I Commit my Spirit"
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 7th 1943
AGED 95 YEARS
"Resting in the Lord"
ALSO HORACE SON OF THE ABOVE
LOVING HUSBAND OF MAY
DIED AUGUST 18th 1964
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO NORMAN SON OF THE ABOVE
AND HUSBAND OF EILEEN
GAVE HIS LIFE AT SEA 24th MARCH 1941
AGED 24 YEARS
"Ever Remembered"
TABLET
IN
PROUD AND LOVING
MEMORY OF
FLT. SGT. PILOT
NOEL STUART CURTIS
R.A.F.
HUSBAND OF
JOYCE CURTIS
WHO TOOK HIS LAST FLIGHT
ON THE 23rd NOV 1943
HIS 24th BIRTHDAY
"Ever to be Remembered"
122. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS, CROSS AND C.W.G.C. STONE
IN CHERISHED AND EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
ALBERT EDWARD
THIRD SON OF
HENRY CHARLES AND ELIZABETH HINGE
WHO DIED OCT 16th 1918 OF WOUNDS
IN ACTION AT ST. QUENTIN AGED 21 YEARS
"Eternal Rest give him O Lord,
May the Perpetual Light of thy Glory Shine upon Him,
My He [ ] Rest in Peace"
BROUGHT HOME AND LAID TO REST OCT 21st 1918
ALSO FLORRIE HINGE WHO DIED IN INFANCY AUGUST 31st 1899
ALSO IN LOVING AND TREASURED
MEMORY OF
HENRY CHARLES
(OUR ELDEST SON)
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
OCT 3rd 1927
IN HIS 46th YEAR
"Make Him to be Numbered with Thy,
Saints in Glory Everlasting"
ALSO DEAR FATHER
HENRY CHARLES HINGE
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP
NOV 8th 1941
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
"Reunited"
"Come unto me ye weary and
I will give you Rest"
ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM THEIR SECOND SON
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP 13th MAY 1951 AGED 65 YEARS
"At Rest"
C.W.G.C.
59549 PRIVATE
A.E. HINGE
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGT.
16th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 21
1911 Census: Henry Hinge, Ropemaker's Labourer
123. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARGARET CARR
WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1899
AGED 47 YEARS
"No One Knows how much we Miss Her,
[None but] Aching Hearts can Tell"
ALSO
STANLEY JOHN CARR
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1937
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
ELEANOR A[ ]A[ ] B?
WHO DIED 11th ? JUNE 1955
AGED 81 YEARS
124. GREY GRANITE HEADSTONE
IN
MEMORY OF
JAMES COLLINS
(JIMMY)
A PLAYER OF THE
CHATHAM FOOTBALL CLUB
WHO PASSED AWAY JAN 2nd 1900
AGED 27 YEARS
ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION
ALSO
ALBERT ARTHUR LAWRENCE
(LAURIE)
LATE OF THE ABOVE CLUB
WHO DIED AUGUST 5th 1900
AGED 27 YEARS
"He's Gone like a Flower cut down in Full Bloom"
125. CURBS
JAMES HENRY BUTLER WHO DIED 3rd JUNE 1906 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO AMELIA ANN BUTLER WHO DIED 5th DEC 1942 AGED 88 YEARS
126. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CAROLINE GOWERS
WHO DIED FEB 17th 1905
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1907
AGED 73 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO LYDIA MASEY
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 17th 1941
AGED 79 YEARS
127. RED GRANITE CURVED LEDGER
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FRANCIS LARKE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 14th MARCH 1902
AGED 71 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCIS LARKE
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JANUARY 1924
IN HIS 88th YEAR
"A Life Well Spent"
ALSO ELIZA ELIZABETH LARKE
(DAUGHTER)
WHO PASSED AWAY ? APRIL 1943
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
FATHER, MOTHER, BROTHER & SISTER
OF THE ABOVE F. LARKE
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
AND BROTHER WHO IS BURIED IN U.S.A.
890 Kelly's Directory: Francis Larke, Tinman, High Street; 1911 Census: Gas Fitter, employing 2 men;
Principal Probate Registry, £1,566 1s 9d
128. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES WILLIAM SPELLS
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1902
AGED 45 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
ELIZABETH SPELLS
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1940
AGED 83 YEARS
"Sleep on take thy Rest"
ALSO
ERNEST HERBERT VICTOR PILCHER
MOST BELOVED HUSBAND OF
WINIFRED
AT REST 15th OCTOBER 1960
AGED 57 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory: Charles Spells, Landlord of the "Navy Arms", Chatham
Principal Probate Registry: Landlord of the "Queen Charlotte", Rochester, £1,042 8s 4d
129. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD THOMAS KENT
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1902
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1905
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTER
EDITH
WIFE OF JOHN LARMAN
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1914
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO OF PTE. JOHN R. LARMAN
19th ROYAL WELSH FUSILEERS
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
EDITH AND JOHN LARMAN
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION
ON OCTOBER 20th 1918 1918 AGED 19 YEARS
SUMMARY OF RICHARD KENT'S BRIEF OBITUARY FROM CHATHAM OBSERVER
Kent was in business as a Bootmaker in Chatham for many years. He was a Parish Overseer for a number of years. A veteran member of the local Foresters, for nearly 50 years. He was a staunch Liberal and member of the Reform Club. Among the mourners was John Larman and Councillor R.F. Brain, Mayor of Chatham in 1894.
Principal Probate Registry: £1,101 10s
130. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN RAMAGE
SISTER OF THE LATE
HENRY TAPLY COOK
BORN JAN 1st 1814
DIED OCT 24th 1897
ALSO
CHARLES ALFRED COOK
SON OF THE ABOVE
HENRY TAPLY COOK
WHO PASSED 26th SEPT 1926
AGED 62 YEARS
"Rest, Perfect Rest"
ALSO
FRANK ALFRED COOK
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd NOV 1899
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO GEORGINA
WIFE OF CHARLES ALFRED
DIED 28th NOVEMBER 1950
AGED 73 YEARS
131. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES GOWER
WHO DIED 27th JULY 1894
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st MAY 1907
AGED 57 YEARS
132. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD JOHN HOBDAY JACKSON
WHO DIED 27th DAY OF JUNE 1894
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MARY JACKSON WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th DAY OF MARCH 1896
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
FLORENCE JANE LUTER
GRANDCHILD OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th DAY OF AUGUST 1894
AGED 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
"No one knows how much we miss them,
None but aching hearts can tell,
Earth has lost them, Heaven has found them,
But Jesus has done all things well"
133. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH STARTUP
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
MARCH 18th 1914
AGED 58 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ERNEST STARTUP
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUARY 24th 1931 AGED 75 YEARS
"Re-united"
AND THEIR
DAUGHTER
LIZZIE LOUISA STARTUP
WHO PASSED AWAY
4th AUGUST 1948
AGED 67 YEARS
1911Census: Ernest Startup, Domestic Gardener
134. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
AGNES WARNER
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1915
AGED 47 YEARS
"He was so long with pain oppressed,
It wore his life away,
It made him long for endless rest,
That never can decay"
1911 Census: House Painter
135. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE LOVING AND FAITHFUL WIFE OF
ALFRED J. UPTON
(LATE R.M.L.I.)
WHO DIED DEC 27th 1906
AGED 44 YEARS
"O World, so few years we live,
Would that the Life which thou dost give,
Were Life indeed,
Alas thy sorrows fall so fast,
Our happiest hour is when at last,
The Soul is Free"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED JAMES UPTON
WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1931
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN UPTON
REUNITED MARCH 29th 1965
AGED 91 YEARS
136. GREY GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIETT ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
W.E. MANINGTON OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 15th 1912
AGED 54 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM EDWARD MANINGTON
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 5th 1931
AGED 76 YEARS
"My he Rest in Peace"
ALSO OF WILLIAM HERBERT THEIR SON
CALLED TO REST DECEMBER 2nd 1949
AGED 62 YEARS
AND ALICE HARRIETT BIRCH DAUGHTER
CALLED TO REST FEBRUARY 25th 1950
AGED 71 YEARS
CREMATED AT CHARING
1911 Census: William Manington, Master Baker; Principal Probate Registry: £7,449 15s 1d
137. DISPLACED PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS
IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
CAROLINE (LINA)
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY E. STIGANT
DIED 26th NOV 1904
AGED 39 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
AND
THEIR DAUGHTER
ELLEN MARY
STIGANT
WHO DIED 28th JAN 1942
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY EDWARD
STIGANT
WHO DIED 25th JUNE
1932
AGED 69 YEARS
1911 Census: Henry Stigant, Vaccination Officer, Medway Union; Principal Probate Registry, £1,636 0s 1d
138. "BILLOWS", ANCHOR AND CROSS
POCOCK
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY WILLIAM POCOCK
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED OFF LONG REACH
JUNE 15th 1910 AGED 15 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THOMAS
HUSBAND OF ROSINA MATILDA POCOCK
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 1st 1947 AGED 77 YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
ROSINA MATILDA POCOCK
WGO PASSED AWAY SEPT 1st 1937 AGED 68 YEARS
"How we miss her no one can tell"
ALSO OF HER SISTER
EMILY EVA CLAYTON
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1918
AGED 27 YEARS
(Verses obscured by tree roots)
1909 Kelly's Directory, Thomas Pocock, Dark Lane, Chatham, Shellfish Dealer
SUMMARY OF NEWS REPORT IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Henry was the son of Thomas Pocock, a well known Fisherman of 1 Medway Street. Henry and his father with brother Thomas had been out all night fishing for shrimps and were returning home in the morning, when Henry overbalanced while getting a pail of water; he was wearing heavy sea boots and immediately sank.
His father, also in sea boots, dived into the river, he managed to grab hold of his son but his boots filled with water and they both sank, when they rose, the son was exhausted but the father struggled for five minutes to save his son. Soon the father was too weak to hold on and his son slipped from his grasp and sank.
Young Thomas was almost knocked overboard by the sail but was saved by falling against a fishing net but got into their skiff and rowed to his father and brother, he reached his father just in time to save him. The two rowed around for some time but to no avail. After resting they searched until nightfall but without success.
Drags were used the next day to find the body but were unsuccessful and a reward of £2 was offered to whoever recovered the body.
139. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM EDWARD THOMAS WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1915 AGED 48 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO GLADYS DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th OF SEPTEMBER 1910 IN HER 16th YEAR (One Line)
ALSO LOUISA BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER
AT PEACE 30th JANUARY 1951 AGED 81 YEARS
1911Census: Engine Fitter
140. CURBS
ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF G.E. TRUSSELL DIED OCT 2nd 1915 AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO ALICE EMILY E. TRUSSELL DIED 23rd NOV 1946 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE E. TRUSSELL DIED 17th OCT 1956 AGED 81 YEARS
1911Census: Skilled Labourer
141. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS HALL
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1883
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO OF ROSE HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 20th 1912 AGED 84 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS HALL, SON
WHO DIED APRIL 15th 1903 ?
AGED ? YEARS
INTERRED AT LEWISHAM CEMETERY
ALSO OF LOUISA HALL DAUGHTER
WHO DIED NOV 8th 1910 AGED 45 YEARS
INTERRED AT LOWTHER CHURCHYARD
"At Rest"
ALSO
LOUIS ROBERT KILLICK
SON IN LAW
DIED 23rd MAY 1942
ALSO EMMA KILLICK
[ ]
[ ]
1881Census: Thomas Hall, Shipwright
142. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD GEORGE DANIELS
WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN H.M. DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
ON THE 25th OF APRIL 1879
AGED 35 YEARS
"I will be a Father to the Fatherless and a,
Husband to the Widow, saith the Lord"
AND OF ADELIJA
HIS WIFE
WHO PASSED AWAY 22nd FEB 1902
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO OF
JOHN RICHARD DANIELS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th DEC 1944
AGED 70 YEARS
SUMMARY OF INQUEST INTO DEATH OF RICHARD DANIELS FROM THE CHATHAM NEWS
Richards was a Skilled Labourer. He died from serious head injuries after being thrown to the floor by the force of a rope attached to a capstan, which suddenly snapped.
Witness, William Chambers, an Iron Caulker, stated that the rope broke at 11 am and struck Daniels on the legs, throwing him to the ground causing a severe wound on the crown of his head, (Daniels also suffered some broken ribs and injuries to his legs). After the accident Daniels could not stand and was insensible.
Witness, Charles Stevens, Skilled Labourer, stated that the rope was attached to a large boiler which was being moved, the rope, although good, could not take the strain put on it.
Witness, Edward Kimber, Leading Man of Labourers, stated the boiler was being dragged by an traction engine, he believed the rope was sound and had known Daniels 3 years.
Witness, Nathaniel Cooper, a Layer in the Ropery, stated the rope was of good quality and that the breaking strain was 2 tons, 15 cwt., it was correct for the purpose but it was being used in four parts so a greater strain was on one part than other three.
Verdict "Accidental Death"
143. FALLEN HEADSTONE, PART BURIED AND ERODED
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
DIXON HALL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th ? 1889
IN HIS 55th YEAR
ALSO
ELEANOR [HIS WIFE ? ? ]
SHE DIED 11th DECEMBER 1892
IN HER 53rd ? YEAR
ALSO his DAUGHTER
MARY WAYMAN
WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1879
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO
JANE ELEANOR
WHO DIED OCTOBER 12th? 186[8]
AGED [15] YEARS
INTERRED IN THE OLD BURIAL GROUND, CHATHAM
ALSO MARGARET HALL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY? 22Nd 1940
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ISABELLA HALL
DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1948
AGED 86 YEARS
1881Census: Shipwright, H.M. Dockyard
143A. HEADSTONE IN DOUBLE PLOT
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS LEE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1902
AGED 46 YEARS
"A Husband Gentle and Kind,
He Proved to be [ ] and Mind,
A Tender Parent [ ] as Well,
When he [ ] Dwell"
ALSO DAVID LEE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1918
AGED 25 YEARS
"[ ] a [ ] Day I saw [ ] him Fade,
And Gently Ease away,
[ ] often in my Heart [ ],
That [ ] Longer Stay"
ALSO GEORGE LEE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1923
AGED 46 YEARS
"A Light is from our Household Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Still,
143B. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FANNY MILES
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
15th NOVEMBER 1917
AGED 67 YEARS
"To Know Her was to Love Her"
ALSO
WILLIAM DIGGINS
HER FIRST HUSBAND
INTERRED AT BRIGHTON
ALSO AGNES HARROLD DIGGINS
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
WILLIAM SAMUEL DIGGINS
DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1927 AGED 62 YEARS
"Loved by All"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM SAMUEL DIGGINS
AT REST 25th JANUARY 1955
AGED 86 YEARS
1881Census: Fanny Diggins, in Chatham, daughter of William Smith, she is a Tailoress, has son William Diggins, no sign of father and she is "unmarried" ?
END OF SECTION L, M,W & O
SECTION S, T, U, V & X
THE MAJORITY OF THE HEADSTONES IN THIS SECTION ARE ORIENTED NORTH – SOUTH, AS BEFITS NON-CONFORMITY. THE NON-CONFORMIST CHAPEL LIES CLOSE TO THIS SECTION.
144. HEADSTONE AND CURBS, DOUBLE PLOT
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ADA HERBERT
WHO DIED 22nd JULY 1889
AGED 6 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS
"Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me"
ALSO
EMMA AMELIA CROUCHER
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th MAY 1890
AGED 27 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM HERBERT
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th APRIL 1902
AGED 24 YEARS
"I go to Prepare a place for you"
ALSO
JAMES THOMAS HERBERT
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1907
IN HIS 43rd YEAR
"How we Miss none can Tell"
ALSO
MARY ANN HERBERT
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th MARCH 1913
AGED 72 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO JAMES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1919 AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE JAMES HUSBAND OF MARTHA DIED 21st MARCH 1968 AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA (LILL) RUTHERFORD DIED 27th MARCH 1965 AGED 8[ ] YEARS
1901Census: Thomas Herbert, Hand Driller; James Herbert, Jnr., Machine Sawyer
145. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA TAYLOR
WHO DIED 25th DECEMBER 1900
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO HENRY TAYLOR
WHO DIED 18th OCTOBER 1905
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD TAYLOR
KILLED IN ACTION 3rd MAY 1917
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO CLARA TAYLOR DIED 26th AUG 1950
AGED 75 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory: Henry Taylor, Music Instrument, Piano and Cycle Dealer, High Street.
146. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS GRIFFITHS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST ON MARCH 25th 1907
AGED 56 YEARS
"Resting in Jesus"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS GRIFFITHS
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1916
AGED 65 YEARS
"In Peace"
AND
GERTRUDE GRIFFITHS
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1950
AGED 72 YEARS
1911 Census: Tailor
147. HEADSTONE (Worn) AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA BRINKLEY RICE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
ON SUNDAY JULY 30th 1882
AGED 30 YEARS
148. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVED REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM DENNY RICE
WHO ENTERED INTO HIS REST
MAY 11th 1876
IN THE 53rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
"In Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy at Thy Right
Hand there are Pleasures for Evermore"
Psalm xv1 11 Verse
ALSO
MARTHA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO HER REST
FEBRUARY 17th 1900
IN THE 81st YEAR OF HER AGE
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
1871Census: Gas Fitter and Bell Hanger, Cage Lane
149. HEADSTONE AND CURBS (Worn and Hidden in Bush)
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOSEPH COLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th AUGUST 1878
AGED 29 ? YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
ALSO JOHN COLE FATHER? OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 24th ? NOVEMBER 1874
AGED 61 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH BARTON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN COLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] APRIL 1894
AGED 77 YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
ALSO
EDWARD
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CELIA COLE
WHO PASSED INTO THE [ ] [ ] SEPT [1931]
IN HIS [77th] YEAR
ALSO
CELIA COLE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1951
AGED 97 YEARS
1871 Census: John Cole, Jnr., Rail Clerk at Islington, born Chatham; John Cole Snr., Retired Inspector of Joiners, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham
150. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HUGHES
(OF CHATHAM)
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 9th MAY 1871
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
THE AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
NOVEMBER 20th 1873
AGED 84 YEARS
HAVING BEEN A MEMBER OF EBENEEZER
CHURCH, CHATHAM NEARLY 60 YEARS
AND A DEACON 40 YEARS
ALSO HENRY
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
CLARA ELIZABETH HUGHES
AND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 13th MAY 1918
AGED 88 YEARS
"With Christ which is Far Better"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
CLARA ELIZABETH HUGHES
WHO WAS CALLED HOME 10th JULY 1935
AGED 84 YEARS
"Rest after Weariness"
1838 Wright's Directory: William Hughes, Grocer, High Street; 1847 Bagshaw's Directory, ditto; 1873 Post Office Directory, Fruiterer, High Street; Henry Hughes, 1882 and 1890 Kelly's Directories, Grocer.
151. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES UNDERDOWN
WHO ENTERED THE HIGHER LIFE
JANUARY 17th 1906
AGED 78 YEARS
"In Life, Loved, in Death Remembered"
ALSO HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 27th 1910
IN HER 85th YEAR
"God touched her and she Slept"
ALSO
ETHEL LOUISE DOUSE
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1878
AGED 3 ½ YEARS
ALSO
LEONARD RALPH DOUSE
WHO DIED AT BOMBAY NOVEMBER 21st 1906
AGED 30 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ALFRED SKINNER
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1916
AGED 80 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory: James Underdown, Fruiterer, New Road
152. RED GRANITE PEDESTAL WITH TALL, "BROKEN" COLUMN
THOMAS CROAD READ
THIS MONUMENT
IS ERECTED TO
THOMAS CROAD READ
BY HIS COLLEAGUES THE STAFF OF
LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING
AS A MEMORIAL OF THEIR
AFFECTION ADMIRATION AND REGRET
HE WAS A
DEVOTED HUSBAND FATHER
A WARM HEARTED SYMPATHETIC AND LOYAL
FRIEND COLLEAGUE AND COMRADE
RARELY HAVE SUCH
HIGH INTELLECTUAL ATTAINMENTS
BEEN COMBINED BY SUCH A
BEAUTIFUL LOVABLE NATURE
IN HIS WHOLE CONDUCT THERE SHONE AN
UNCONSPICUOUS VERACITY
A PERFECT AND SPONTANEOUS SINCERITY
IN THOUGHT AND INSTINCT
TO KNOW HIM WAS TO LOVE HIM
AND REMEMBERING THESE THINGS
HIS MEMORY
SHALL EVER BE PRECIOUS DEAR
AND SACRED
TO ALL
WHO KNEW HIM
BORN 20th JULY 1854 DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1895
SUMMARY OF FUNERAL REPORT IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Read died as the result of a lift accident at Lloyd's Registry of Shipping at Cornhill in the City of London, where he was Assistant to the Chief Surveyor.
There was a large attendance at the funeral, the body and many mourners travelled to Chatham from St. Paul's Station. At Chatham Station, the coffin was placed on the platform with a mass of floral tributes around it, this was photographed by Chatham photographer, Jacques Moll. The procession to the cemetery included one carriage full of flowers and 13 carriages of mourners, including 50 representatives of Lloyd's and the Institution of Naval Architects, among whom was the Chief Surveyor of Lloyd's, the Secretary, Chief Engineer Surveyor, Assistant Chief Surveyor, , Head Surveyor London, Survey and Clerical Staff.
The was also, representation from Naval Construction, Admiralty, Board of Trade, and Naval Architects. There were floral tributes from Lloyd's staff at London, Sunderland, Middlesborough, Liverpool, Hartlepool, Glasgow, and Newcastle. Among the individual floral tributes was one from Mr and Mrs Jesse Williams (a relation of the transcriber and later Principal Surveyor of the Port of London).
Read joined Lloyd's in 1880 and was responsible for many important technical papers, as a member of the Institution of Naval Architects, including "On the Traverse Strains of Merchant Ships", 1882; "On the Strength of Bulkheads" 1886; "On the Variations of the Stresses of Vessels at Sea due to Wave Motion" 1890.The merits of these papers secured for him membership of the Council of the Institute of Naval Architects, in 1894.
The report makes no mention of Read's wife, was he widowed at the time of his death ? (See Inscription) His son Henry, however is mentioned
153. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM FRANCIS
DIED 29th JANUARY 1912
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
WILHELMINA D. FRANCIS
DIED 26th JANUARY 1937
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
MILDRED EDITH FRANCIS
PASSED AWAY 30th SEPTEMBER 1946
AGED 78 YEARS
"Lord, all Pitying Jesus Blest,
Grant them Thine Eternal Rest"
ALSO
EMMA JANE FRANCIS
PASSED AWAY 20th FEBRUARY 1953
AGED 92 YEARS
1882 Kelly's Directory: William Francis, Hot and Cold Baths, Swimming Pool and Plunge, Medway Street; 1890 Kelly's Directory: Sarah Elizabeth Francis as 1882.
154. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN DUNSTALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 7th 1897
IN HER 66th YEAR
ALSO WILLIAM DUNSTALL
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP OCTOBER 24th 1902
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO LYDIA LOWE DUNSTALL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM DUNSTALL
DIED JUNE 29th 1930 AGED 84 YEARS
CREMATED AT GOLDER'S GREEN
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ARTHUR SAMUEL
DIED AUGUST 12th 1868 AGED 6 MONTHS
HAROLD
DIED JUNE 11th 1872 AGED 3 YEARS
WHO WERE INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DUNSTALL
1890 Kelly's Directory: William Dunstall, Commercial School, Maidstone Road ?
155. LEANING PEDESTAL AND URN
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD
THE BELOVED SON OF
WILLIAM AND JESSIE
THEOBALD
DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1896
AGED 3 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
"Not Gone from Memory,
Not Gone from Love,
But Gone to our Father's
Home Above"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
LIEUT R. THEOBALD M.C.
11th SUFFOLK REGT.
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
APRIL 19th 1918
AGED 23 YEARS
"No Greater Love hath no Man,
Than this, That a Man Lay
Down his Life for his Friends"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
JESSIE THEOBALD
DIED AUGUST 29th 1923
AGED 66 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JESSIE J. THEOBALD
DIED FEBRUARY 23rd 1951
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MABEL AMY
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND JESSIE
THEOBALD
DIED JANUARY 28th 1958
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest"
1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory, William Theobald, son and Partner of father, Henry, Tobacco Manufacturers, employing 14 men and boys.
156. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN STRONGMAN
SON OF
JOHN AND MARGARET BROAD
WHO DIED 14th JUNE 1895
AGED 29 YEARS
"With Christ which is Far Better"
ALSO FRANK FOSS
PASSED AWAY 31st AUGUST 1945
"Sufferings O'er"
ALSO
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET SEAGARS
WHO WAS CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE
13th JULY 1956
"Earth has one Saint less, Heaven one more"
AND MARY FOSS
WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1960
"Kept by his Almighty Power"
157. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS WENN
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1896
IN HIS 58th YEAR
"Yea though I walk through the Valley
Of the Shadow of Death I will fear no Evil,
For Thou art with me Thy Rod and thy
Staff they Comfort Me"
ALSO ANN WENN
WHO DIED 16th NOV 1930
AGED 72 YEARS
158. HEADSTONE AND TABLET
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR JOHN BROWN
LATE OF HAMMOND HILL, CHATHAM
WHO ENTERED INTO REST JUNE 12th 1890
AGED 39 YEARS
"He that Believeth on Me hath
Everlasting Life"
ALSO EMILY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 30th 1921
AGED 56 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO LOUISA JANE DOUSE
WHO DIED JAN 6th 1933 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS RALPH DOUSE
WHO DIED FEB 9th 1933 AGED 81 YEARS
"Underneath are the Everlasting Arms"
TABLET
IN MEMORIAM
HALES
1898 1900 1912
McKEEN
1968
1881Census: Thomas Douse, Clothing Manufacturer, Tailor, Meeting House Lane
159. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE YOUNG
WHO DIED 10th NOV 1891
AGED 34
ALSO MARY ANN MINCHIN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
ALSO WIDOW OF THE LATE
T. PARSLOW
WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th NOV 1933
IN HER 94th YEAR
ALSO STANLEY NICHOLSON
WHO PASSED ON 11th OCTOBER 1938
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH JANE NICHOLSON
DEVOTED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED ON 10th MAY 1948
AGED 84 YEARS
"I Have Heard thy Prayer, I Have Seen thy Tears"
160. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM ROSIER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
ON DEC 25th 1897
AGED 66 YEARS
"There Remaineth a Rest to the People of God"
ALSO ELEANOR
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS CALLED TO REST OCT 12th 1919
AGED 83 YEARS
"Nothing in my Hand I Bring,
Simply to Thy Cross I Cling"
1881Census: Police Constable at Minster, Isle of Sheppey
161. CURBS
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE WILLIAM DAVIS WHO DIED 7th SEPT 1897 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN DAVIS WHO DIED 4th NOV 1914 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ALICE LIZZIE ROBERTS WHO DIED 26th JUNE 1929 AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO STANLEY EVANS WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1974 AGED 89 ? YEARS
162. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
SACRED MEMORY OF
MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ADAM STIGANT
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 7th 1905
AGED 79
"For Ever with the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
ADAM STIGANT
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 19th 1916
IN HIS 93rd YEAR
HIS BEST YEARS WERE DEVOTED TO
THE INTERESTS OF HIS NATIVE TOWN
ALSO
ELLEN PEIRCE STIGANT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 20th 1941
AGED 81 YEARS
SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM NEWS
Stigant died in his sleep at his home 11 The Paddock. A native of Chatham, he was one of 8 children of a shipwright in H.M. Dockyard. For his early education he owed at lot to his mother. He completed his education and business training in France. After gaining more experience in London, he returned to Chatham and commenced business as a Linen Draper in Hammond Place, in partnership with his brother, George.
Although he was a Non Conformist, associated with the Ebeneezer Congregational Church, he also had an affection for the Church of England. He was a staunch Conservative but also a member of the Chatham Working Men's Club and Institute.
He was a member of the Medway Board of Guardians from 1873 and was Chairman in 1874 and again from 1887–1902. He was prominent to the development of the Medway Cottage Homes (substitute for the Workhouse for poor children). The Foundation Stone read, "This Stone was laid by County Councillor Adam Stigant, Chairman of the Medway Board of Guardians 1874 to 1901". He was Chairman of the old Chatham Board of Health and was elected as Councillor for St John's Ward on the first Chatham Council in 1891 but lost his seat the following year. He was also a member of the Kent County Council and shortly before his retirement he was made an Alderman, he was also the representative for Chatham on the Medway Conservancy Board.
When of the Board of Guardians, he greatly improved the clothing of the Workhouse children. Together with George Winch (later first Mayor of Chatham) and Mr William Phillips (at the time, High Constable of Chatham), he initiated the scheme to erect the statue of Waghorn at Chatham (1880).
163. CURBS
JOHN FITTOCK WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JAN 31st 1905 AGED 69
ALSO OF LOUISA FITTOCK WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC 10th 1909 AGED 75 YEARS
164. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
THOMAS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
LILY MOORE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
NOVEMBER 28th 1907 AGED 57 YEARS
"If Thou Shoulds't Call me to Resign,
What Most I Prize, it ne'er was Mine,
I only Yield Thee what is Thine,
"Thy Will Be Done""
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCES LILY MOORE
BORN 1867 – DIED 1943
ALSO THOMAS PHILLIP
SON OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELLEN
WHO DIED OCT 23rd 1942
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO PHYLLIS IRENE EDITH
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS PHILLIP AND ELLEN MOORE
WHO DIED DEC 16th 1914
AGED 4½ YEARS
"At Rest"
165. WHITE MARBLE HEADSTONE AND C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
Note that this grave is orientated east-west, most of the others in this area are north-south
PHILLIPS
IN
LOVING
REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE PHILLIPS
BORN JULY 29th 1827
DIED JULY 26th 1889
INTERRED AT CHATHAM JULY 30th
"There Pain and Sickness Never Come:
There Grief no more Complains,
Health Triumphs in Immortal Bloom,
And Purest Pleasure Reigns"
"Them which also Sleep in Jesus will,
God Bring with Him" Thes iv c 14 v
ALSO
FRANCES TAYLOR
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
DECEMBER 7th 1907
IN HER 81st YEAR
"Absent from the Body,
Present with the Lord"
ALSO OF MARIA SUSANNAH
INFANT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
INTERRED IN THE OLD BURIAL GROUND
CHATHAM 1862
ALSO HERBERT EDWARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
HARRIET PHILLIPS
PASSED AWAY 28th NOVEMBER 192 ?
"At Rest"
C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
365324 FLIGHT SERGEANT
N.T. PHILLIPS
PILOT
ROYAL AIR FORCE
8th AUGUST 1940
ONE OF "THE FEW"
1873 Post Office Directory: George Phillips, Tobacco Pipe Maker, Ginger Beer and Soda Water Manufacturer; 1881Census: Mineral Water Manufacturer.
Flight Sergeant Phillips, Pilot of Spitfire K9905 from 65 Squadron, Hornchurch, probably shot down by a BF 109 flown by Oblt. Muencheberg, over Manston at 11.45 am, source, "The Battle of Britain, Now and Then", 1980
166. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF MY DEAR FATHER
JOHN COSTER
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1892
IN HIS 83rd YEAR
HE BORE HIS SUFFERINGS PATIENTLY
ALSO OF MY DEAR MOTHER
SARAH COSTER
INTERRED IN CHATHAM OLD BURIAL GROUND
DECEMBER 24th 1876
ALSO
EMMA SARAH PALMER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WIFE OF RICHARD F. PALMER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1917
AGED 79 YEARS
"She was all that a wife should be"
ALSO
RICHARD FOSTER PALMER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS 21st OCT 1925
IN HIS 88th YEAR
"At Rest"
1881Census: John Coster, Master Plumber and Decorator, employing 2 men; 1882 Kelly's Directory,: Painter and Grainer, Clover Street. 1881 Census: Richard Palmer, Iron and Brass Founder, Old Road. 1911 Census: Retired Iron Founder.
167. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NELLIE CLOUT
WHO DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1894
AGED 13 YEARS
"No one knows how much we miss her,
None but the aching heart can tell,
Earth has lost her, Heaven has found her,
Jesus hath done all things well"
ALSO MARY CLOUT
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1905
AGED 47 YEARS
"A light from our household is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled"
ALSO RICHARD CLOUT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1915
AGED 67 YEARS
"No strife of parting no sore amaze,
No earthly longing, no lingering gaze,
But gently, sweetly to pass away,
From earth's dim twilight to endless day"
1881 Census: Chatham Hill, Beer House and Agricultural Labourer; 1882 Kelly's Directory, Beer Retailer, Chatham Hill; 1911 Census: Retired Publican.
168. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND ANGEL
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE PETT
WHO DIED 11th MARCH 1918
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO OLIVE ELEANOR AND LILY MAUD
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY
"When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like a sea billow roll,
Whatever my lot thou hast taught me to know,
It is well it is well with my soul"
ALSO OF
ANN PETT
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1943
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
VIOLET
THEIR DEARLY BELOVED DAUGHTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 17th JAN 1928
AGED 28 YEARS
!And with the morning those Angel
Faces Smile,
Which we have Loved long since,
And Lost Awhile"
1911Census: Henry Pett, Furniture Remover
169. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM A. BOW
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMMA BOW
WHO DIED ON APRIL 30th 1918
AGED 59 YEARS
"Memory is not dead thou still art just as Dear,
For Love's sake thou cans't bear and dry the falling Tear"
ALSO THE ABOVE EMMA BOW
WHO DIED ON JANUARY 10th 1950
AGED 86 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO DAUGHTER
LAURA TRESSA
CROWDER
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 26th 1948
AGED 64 YEARS
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WINIFRED ETHEL
(OUR DARLING WINNIE)
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
W.A. AND E, BOW
WHOM JESUS TOOK TO BE WITH HIM
ON MAY 26th 1908 IN HER 20th YEAR
"Safe in His Keeping, Waiting"
1911Census: House Agent
170. HEADSTONE
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANK PAYNE
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
(FLOSS)
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
AUGUST 24th 1902
AGED 24 YEARS
"For God shall wipe away all Tears
From their Eyes"
ALSO FLOSS
WHO PASSED AWAY
SEPTEMBER 27th 1952
AGED 74 YEARS
1901 Census: House Decorator, High Street.
171. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN STOTE
WHO WAS CALLED HOME
JAN 9th 1882 AGED 71 YEARS
"They that Trust in the Lord shall be as
Mount Zion which Cannot be Removed"
ALSO
EMMA
THE DEARLY BELOVED AND DEVOTED WIFE OF
JABEZ HALL STOTE
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
FEB 7th 1903 AGED 67 YEARS
"With Joy and Gladness shall then be brought
? shall enter into the King's Palace"
ALSO
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE ABOVE
JABEZ HALL STOTE
WHO WAS CALLED HOME ON JAN 13th 1928
IN HIS 88th YEAR
ALSO
KATE LOUISA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS CALLED HOME MAR 21st 1946
AGED 78 YEARS
1881 Census: Benjamin Stote, Hairdresser; Jabez Stote, Shipwright.
172. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM EDWARD
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
FANNY CHARLOTTE MARTIN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUAY 21st 1914
AGED 51 YEARS
"His Master Called Him"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
FANNY CHARLOTTE MARTIN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 13th DECEMBER 1937
AGED 77 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
173. LEANING HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD SIDNEY REEVE
(GUNNER R.F.A.)
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
MARCH 12th 1917 AGED 18 ½ YEARS
INTERRED IN FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY
"For his Country's Sake"
ALSO VERA TERESA
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 31st 1917
AGED 1 YEAR
"Sleep on Dear Loved Ones and take thy Rest"
ALSO
RICHARD CHAPPEL REEVE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST JUNE 30th 1943
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO RUTH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST APRIL 3rd 1952
AGED 76 YEARS
174. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED GEORGE JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN SIBUN
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1910
AGED 56 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO MARY ANN SIBUN
WHO DIED JAN 16th 1929
AGED 74 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO MABEL STUBBINS PERCH
WHO DIED JAN 15th 1955
AGED 66 YEARS
1881Census: Alfred Sibun, Labourer; 1890 Kelly's Directory: Shopkeeper, Best Street.
175. MODERN BLACK MARBLE HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM J. WEST
1860 – 1912
ANNIE R. WEST
1861 – 1942
ETHEL W. LEGGETT
1905 – 2004
ALSO
ALBERT G. WEST
1897 – 1916
"From God is the Gift
Of Peaceful Night"
ETHEL LEGGETT
176. CURBS
EMILY ROSE MAKIN DIED 21st JAN 1902 AGED 11 MONTHS
PTE. SIDNEY MAKIN 1st BUFFS KILLED IN ACTION 21st MARCH 1918 AGED 21 YEARS
177. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ENOS JAMES BALDWIN
DIED 18th MARCH 1896
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES EDWARD BALDWIN
DIED 31st MAY 1907
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA SUSAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
ENOS JAMES BALDWIN
DIED 29th JANUARY 1916
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED JOHN BALDWIN
DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1930
AGED 66 YEARS
"Reunited"
1881Census: Enos Baldwin, Brazier; 1901Census: James, Machinist; 1911Census: Alfred, Engineer Draughtsman.
178. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY STEPHAN LANGLEY
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1913
AGED 30 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO
EMMA JULIANA LANGLEY
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1916
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
STEPHEN CHARLES LANGLEY
FATHER AND HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1931
AGED 75 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO
ARTHUR GEORGE LANGLEY
WHO DIED 25th SEPTEMBER 1960
AGED 76 YEARS
"Till we Meet Again"
1911Census: Henry, Shipwright; Stephen, Carpenter
179. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
FREDERICK WADE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 20th 1872
IN THE 30th YEAR OF HIS AGE
CATHERINE WADE
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1891
IN THE 79th YEAR OF HER AGE
"The Best of Mothers"
RICHARD WADE
WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1892
IN THE 79th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ANN W. WADE
DIED DEC 16th 1916 AGED 69
ALSO HARRY WADE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 6th 1937
AGED 89 YEARS
"He Tried to do his Best"
1881Census: Richard Wade, Master Outfitter, High Street, employing 1 man and 1 boy; Harry Wade, Outfitter's Partner; in 1911Census, the latter at Meopham, Tailor and Outfitter.
180. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND SMALL HEADSTONE IN DOUBLE PLOT
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM
YOUNGEST SON OF
WILLIAM & ELIZABETH LYDDON
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 2nd NOV 1884
AGED 22 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH LYDDON
DIED FEB 13th 1898 AGED 67 YEARS
"Peace after Pain"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM LYDDON
LATE OF CHATHAM
DIED APRIL 3rd 1919 AGED 82 YEARS
BURIED AT BICKNOLLER, SOMERSETSHIRE
ALSO JOHN THOMAS LYDDON
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 17th 1948
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE ANNIE LYDDON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1949
AGED 87 YEARS
SMALL HEADSTONE
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEVOTED WIFE
ROSE FANNY ELVY
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
22nd OCTOBER 1929
AGED 55 YEARS
"Waiting the Day Break"
ALSO
STEPHEN CHARLES ELVY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY
27th JANUARY 1936
AGED 65 YEARS
"Re-united"
1890 Kelly's Directory: William Lyddon, First Class Tailor and Outfitter, New Road; 1909 Kelly's Directory: John Thomas Lyddon Naval and Gentleman's Tailor and Clothier, (Wholesale and Retail), New Road; 1911Census: Stephen Elvy, Tailor's Trimmer.
181. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE WHITE
WHO DIED 12th APRIL 1918
AGED 90 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ARTHUR BARKER
DIED 31st DECEMBER 1946
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO EDITH FLORENCE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1955
AGED 87 YEARS
"Reunited"
182. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SISTER
ELIZABETH ANN HUNT
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS ON JULY 18th 1900
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF
SUSAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD WILLIAM MITCHELL
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
ON THE 19th OF FEBRUARY 1909
AGED 73 YEARS
"Beloved by All"
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD WILLIAM MITCHELL
ON THE 23rd OF MAY 1919 AGED 78 YEARS
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
183. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED GEORGE WATTS
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE WATTS
WHO WENT TO HEAVEN 24th APRIL 1897
AGED 37 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
"A Tender, Loving Husband,
A Kind, Affectionate Father,
A Gentle Sympathising Brother,
A Hard Working, Self Sacrificing Evangelist,
Is Gone,
Gone Far Away from Care and Strife,
From Sickness, Pain and Woe,
To be with Jesus, which is Best,
Where we all Hope to Go"
"Blesses are the Dead,
Yea, saith the Spirit, they Rest from their Labours,
And their Works do Follow them"
ALSO ANNIE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th APRIL 1946
AGED 87 YEARS
1891Census: Outfitter's Assistant, Railway Street
184. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF CLARA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM C. EDSER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 28th JUNE 1900
AGED 63 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM CLEMENT EDSER
DIED 1st FEB 1918
IN HIS 87th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO WILLIAM JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 28th FEB 1896 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO CLARA GRAHAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
W.C. AND CLARA EDSER
DIED 7th APRIL 1952 AGED 89 YEARS
"Memory Links a Golden Chain,
That Binds us till we Meet Again"
1891 Census: William Edser, Builder at Rochester, 1890 Kelly's Directory: Edser and Bockham, Carpenters, Railway Street.
185. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE POCKNALL
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP
19th SEPTEMBER 1901
AGED 65 YEARS
SUPERINTENDENT OF THIS CEMETERY FROM
IT'S OPENING IN 1869 UNTIL HIS DEATH
"They Rest from their Labours and
Their Works do Follow them"
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY THE BURIAL
BOARD IN MEMORY OF THE DECEASED'S
FAITHFUL SERVICE
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICK THOMAS ALFRED SAMUEL
FRANK HERBERT & ARTHUR ALPHONSE
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO WILLIAM POCKNALL
FATHER OF GEORGE POCKNALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP 25th JAN 1877
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO HELEN WINIFRED
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE GEORGE POCKNALL
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 11th JUNE 1907
AGED 67 YEARS
"Clothed in the Righteousness of
Christ Jesus our Redeemer"
ALSO
HELRN REBECCA (NELLIE) POCKNALL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE AND HELEN WINIFRED POCKNALL
CALLED HOME 14th MARCH 1935
AGED 74 YEARS
186. HEADSTONE, (Very Worn)
[IN LOVING MEMORY OF]
EMMA MATILDA
[BELOVED WIFE OF]
FRANK HOWE
[WHO DIED [ ] 1874]
[AGED 26 YEARS]
[ ]
ALICE LOUISA [WHO DIED [ ] 1870]
AGED 4 MONTHS
[ ]
[ ]
FRANK HOWE
[WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1922]
[AGED 74 YEARS]
[ALSO]
EMMA MATILDA FINN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED]
[AGED YEARS]
"At Rest"
INTERRED IN ST. MARGARET'S CEMETERY
ALSO CLARA REBECCA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1934
AGED 89 YEARS
1881-1911 Census: Howe was a Blacksmith at Luton; Principal Probate Registry: Frank, £1,506 10s; Clara £1,263
END OF SECTION S, T, U, V & X
SECTION A, B, C, E & F
187. PEDESTALS, CROSS, LARGE PLOT
IN TREASURED AND LOVING
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CHARLES LAWRENCE
LATE MASTER OF THE MEDWAY WORKHOUSE
AND DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE LOUISE LAWRENCE
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1919 AGED 35 YEARS
"Some Day We'll Understand"
ALSO CHARLES WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SYLVIA LAWRENCE
AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th AUGUST 1929 AGED 67 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO
FRANK HAROLD LAWRENCE
O.B.E., J.P.
MAYOR OF CHATHAM 1947 – 54
ALSO SYLVIA WIDOW OF CHARLES WILLIAM LAWRENCE
WHO DIED 25th JANUARY1930 AGED 70 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
William Charles Lawrence has a very brief obituary in the Chatham Observer; it seems he died of pneumonia, preceded by pleurisy and influenza, (part of the epidemic following the First World War?) He had been Assistant Master and was appointed Master when the previous one, R. Poynter, retired. His wife Annie was Matron. We are told he was popular with Officers and Inmates, laying on entertainments for the latter.
Frank Lawrence carried on the family business of Nurseryman and Seedsman (See 192)
188. GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN SACRED MEMORY OF
GEORGE FREDERICK
THE DEAR AND DEVOTED HUSBAND OF
ELLEN BUTTS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 1st 1914
AGED 63 YEARS
(Indistinct Verse)
ALSO THE ABOVE ELLEN BUTTS
WHO DIED FEB 27th 1929 AGED 79 "At Rest"
SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Butts died in office as Mayor of Chatham at his residence in Railway Street.
He was born in Ordnance Place in 1851 and after his schooling, at the British School and St. John's School, was employed by a grocer for 2 years. In 1868 he appears to have been "head hunted" by the law firm, Smith and Winch, (later Winch and Winch), beginning forty years employment as a Solicitor's Clerk. In 1883 he became Managing Clerk, a position he held until his death. He became a close friend of George Winch, the head of the firm and later first Mayor of Chatham.
He was elected to Chatham Council in 1903, where he was Chairman of the Law and Parliamentary Committee, Chair of the Education Committee, where he was instrumental in getting up to date schools for the borough.
He was a member and officer of the Ancient Order of Druids Friendly Society. From 1880 he was Secretary of the Second Chatham Investment Building Society.
A Conservative and Churchman, attended St. John's Church in Railway Street.
In 1873 he married Ellen Coleman, by whom he had three sons.
There was a large attendance at the funeral, including many fellow Mayors and Councillors, Council Officers and from organisations to which he was connected, official from H.M. Chatham Dockyard, including the Commander in Chief, Nore, the Admiral Superintendent of the Dockyard, Police and Fire Brigade, etc.
The Bishop of Rochester conducted the funeral service and the Rev. Wansborough officiated at the graveside.
There was a vast number of floral tributes and flags on public buildings in the towns flew at half-mast all week.
189. GRANITE CROSS AND PEDESTALS
IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EMILY JANE THOMPSON
WHO ENTERED THE UNSEEN JAN 2nd 1917
IN HIS 67th YEAR
"Them also which Sleep in Jesus,
Will God bring with Him"
ALSO
EDITH EVELINE
THE DEARLY BELOVED
AND ONLY DAUGHTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP
FEB 24th 1885
AGED 6 YEARS
AND 7 MONTHS
"Jesus called a Little Child
Unto Him"
INTERRED IN WOOLWICH CEMETERY
190. HEADSTONE BORDERED WITH "LOGS" AND CURBS
IN
MEMORY OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE FRANCES CLIFT
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1917
AGED 47 YEARS
"Sincere, Plain-hearted, Hospitable, Kind"
ALSO OF FREDERICK E.
PTE. 5th QUEEN'S R.W. SURREY REGT.
SON OF THE ABOVE
AND DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MAUD E. CLIFT
WHO DIED AT SALONICA
JANUARY 1st 1919 IN HIS 27th YEAR
"Sleep on Dear One in a Foreign Field,
In a grave we may Never See,
But as long as Life and Memory Last,
We Will Remember Thee"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALICE FRANCES CLIFT
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1953
AGED 83 YEARS
1911 Census: Frederick Clift, Snr. Boilermaker
191. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN PROUD AND DEAR
MEMORY OF
MY HUSBAND
LIEUT. COL. BERTRAM NOWELL ELLIOT
D.S.O. R.M.L.I.
KILLED IN ACTION AT ZEEBRUGGE
ST. GEORGE'S DAY 1918 AGED 37
ALSO WINIFRED CAROLINE HIS WIFE
REUNITED 19th FEBRUARY 1961
192. RED AND GREY PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN AND COPED STONE
IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZA PHILLIPS
WHO DIED JULY 25th 1909
AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY CHARLES
LAWRENCE
WHO DIED
OCTOBER 14th 1917
AGED 78 YEARS
"The Lord your God hath given you Rest"
ALSO OF THEIR ONLY SON
CAPT. C. A. LAWRENCE, M.C.
7th BN. BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT
KILLED NEAR VILLERS-BRETONNEUX
APRIL 24th 1918
AGED 25 YEARS
"He Died that we may Live"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORENCE ANNE
LAWRENCE WHO DIED
DECEMBER 14th 1941
AGED 66 YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE MAUD LAWRENCE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED HENRY LAWRENCE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 19th 1944
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED HENRY LAWRENCE
WHO DIED NOV 26th 1954
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited
with his Loved Ones"
SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN CHATHAM OBSERVER
Henry Charles Lawrence was a Florist and Seed Merchant, he died at his home at the Nurseries, Albany Road, Chatham. He was born in Cambridgeshire but spent most of his life in Chatham.
He learnt his trade, as a young man, by working in many of the country's finest gardens.
In 1868 he came to Rochester and started his own business; by 1882 he had opened the Nursery at Albany Road and in 1883 opened a shop in Chatham High Street, next to St. Bartholomew's Chapel, (the upper storey is in the form of a large greenhouse, the building is now a restaurant).
Lawrence retired a few years before his death. He was always active in helping amateur gardening organisations and was generous with advice, he also judged competitions.
Although of a retiring disposition, he was elected to Chatham Council and served on several public bodies. A Conservative and a Churchman; for some time he was a sidesman at St. Paul's Church.
He had been healthy until, standing on wet ground to watch an airship, he caught a chill and never recovered his health. A widower, he had, surviving a son and two daughters; his son, a. Lawrence succeeds to the family business.
193. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
OF
JAMES
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN GRIEVESON
WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1910
AGED 77 YEARS
"At Home with the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARY ANN GRIEVESON
WHO DIED 0CTOBER 29th 1918
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM
GRIEVESON
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 18th 1942
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN GRIEVESON
AT REST NOV 7th 1962
AGED 95 YEARS
1901 Census: James, Retired Dockyard Worker; 1890 Kelly's Directory: Thomas ? Insurance Agent
194. FALLEN HEADSTONE
REMEMBER BEFORE GOD
EDWARD BARTLETT JEE
1856 – 1912
AND
EVELINE JANE JEE
1861 – 1941
JOHN GASKELL
1887 – 1978
AND
SYLVIA EVELINE GASKELL
1898 – 1989 ?
ALSO
THOMAS DAVIDSON JEE
1898 – 1916
KILLED IN ACTION
AND BURIED NEAR AR[ ]
1911Census: Edward Jee, Tailor's Cutter
195. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELLEN LUCY BESSENT
AND YOUNGEST SON OF MR C. R. BESSENT
WHO DIED AT BERRINGTON WAR HOSPITAL
NR. SHREWSBURY
MARCH 18th 1917 IN HIS 29th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO
ELLEN LUCY BESSENT
WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1951
AGED 67 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
The Bessents were prominent Timber Merchants.
196. LOW HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN SACRED MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ATKINS
DIED JAN 31st 1906 AGED 68
AND HIS WIFE SUSAN
DIED JULY 9th 1928 IN HER 90th YEAR
AND THEIR DAUGHTER ELIZABETH SMITH
DIED FEBRUARY 24th 1950 AGED 82 YEARS
1901 Census: Retired Inspector of Shipwrights
197. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
AFFECTIONATE
MEMORY OF
REAR ADMIRAL ALVIN COOTE CORRY
ADMIRAL SUPERINTENDENT OF CHATHAM DOCKYARD
BORN 26th OCTOBER 1849
DIED 25th JANUARY 1907
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"
AND CATHERINE HIS WIFE
DIED NOVEMBER 1939
SUMMARY OF A VERY LONG OBITUARY IN CHATHAM OBSERVER
Admiral Corry died after a bout of bronchitis lead to pneumonia.
He was appointed to his post at Chatham in September 1905. An able administrator, he came to Chatham at a difficult time, cuts were being implemented by the Government but Corry used his influence to alleviate the effects.
He was the son of Rear Admiral A. D. Corry, "a fine old sailor", who was 2nd in command of the Baltic Fleet in 1854, during the Crimea War. Corry joined the navy in 1862 as a midshipman. He was involved in the reaction to the "Fenian Invasion" of Canada. As a Sub Lieutenant, he gained three 1st class certificates from the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth and was promoted lieutenant.
In 1880 he was 1st Lieutenant of H.M.S. Newcastle , the last of three old training ships for young seamen. He drew up schemes for this training which were welcomed by the admiralty.
After serving on H.M.S. Cleopatra he was promoted Commander in 1882. He served in the squadron which accompanied the Duke of Clarence, and the future Duke of Windsor ( Edward VIII), to Australia, Japan and India. He then served in the Mediterranean and was in command of the Naval Brigade of the Mediterranean Fleet which occupied Alexandria in 1882, following the Arabi Revolt against British imperialism.
Returning to England he was appointed commander of H.M.S. St. Vincent, a training ship at Portsmouth.
While there he re-organised, with Admiral Andoe, the training regime. He published "The Executive Officers' Orders, etc., with Regard to the Internal Economy of a Man of War", which remained a standard text at the time of his death. He was promoted to Captain in 1890 and held command of nine sea going vessels. He was commanding the troopship H.M.S. Crocodile, when it's engines broke down with 1,100 men on board, Corry brought the vessel safely to harbour under sail.
As senior officer at Singapore, he carried out a successful, mock night time assault with three cruisers during manoeuvres.
In January 1901 he was one of the Guard of Honour when the body of Queen Victoria was landed at Gosport from the Isle of Wight. Appointed A.D.C. To King Edward VII, he was on board the Royal Yacht when the King reviewed the Fleet at Spithead and also rode in the Coronation Procession through London.
He attained Flag Rank in 1902 and completed the re-organisation of the Fleet Reserve. He had studied the organisation of civilian labour and construction and repair systems in Royal Dockyards, so was a natural choice the post at Chatham Dockyard.
He was also well qualified from his time at the Royal Naval College, in steam and the steam engine, international law, physics, chemistry, naval architecture, naval tactics and the law of evidence relating to Courts Martial.
The funeral was quite a spectacular affair, the Dockyard Chapel was full to bursting; mourners included Mayors from the Medway Towns in their robes and chains of office; all commanding and other officers of ships in Chatham and Sheerness who could be spared; Chiefs of the Naval Department; Royal Marine officers, Royal Engineer officers, Dockyard officers. The route to the cemetery was lined with 450 Royal Marines, 450 Royal Engineers and 75 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; 650 Sailors were in the procession and 36 Chief Petty Officers, in straw hats, drew the gun carriage upon which the coffin lay, draped with the Union Flag, accompanied by Naval and Military Bands; a 13 guns salute was fired from Fort Amherst.
The Dean of Rochester, assisted by several of the Forces Chaplains officiated; finally a firing party fired a salute over the grave.
After such a spectacular funeral, the monument erected to Corry's memory is rather disappointing, it is commonplace and indistinguishable from many of the similar monuments in the cemetery.
198. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
[IN LOVING MEMORY OF]
CORNELIUS FINNIS
WOOD
WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1903
AGED 49 YEARS
"Rest, Sweetly Rest"
ERECTED BY HIS LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN
ALSO KATE MARY WOOD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1934
AGED 76 YEARS
199. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
ESTHER CAROLINE GREEN
WHO DIED THE 5th OF SEPTEMBER 1904
IN HER 24th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO ALFRED GREEN
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 26th JULY 1914 AGED 75 YEARS
"Resting"
HARRIET MARY
GREEN
WIFE AND MOTHER
WHO DIED OCT 3rd 1928
AGED 89 YEARS
1901Census: Alfred, Boilermaker, H.M. Dockyard
200. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND CURBS
CURBS
JOHN GEORGE BLAKE
DIED 15th JULY 1906 AGED 32 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
ALSO JOHN JACOB BLAKE
DIED 15th MARCH 1917
AGED 72 YEARS
HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
CELIA SABRINA BLAKE
DIED 25th OCTOBER 1925
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO CHARLES THOMAS CLARK
DIED 18th JUNE 1951
AGED 74 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
1901 Census: John Jacob Blake, H.M. Dockyard Labourer
201. CURBS, ONE FALLEN (Recent health problems mean I have not tried to turn fallen section)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR MOTHER HARRIET CALLOWAY WHO DIED 10th MAY 1911 AGED 72 YEARS (One Line)
202. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CHARLES ARCHER
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1901AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
ELSIE MAUD CAROLINE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th AUG 1894
AGED 3 MONTHS
203. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE ELIZABETH PACKER
AT REST 5th JANUARY 1900
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
AT REST 20th APRIL 1905
AGED 42 YEARS
AND THEIR DAUGHTER
ELIZABETH AMELIA
AT REST 28th JAN 1902
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE ETHEL
THEIR DAUGHTER
AND WIFE OF
HORACE WALTER WHITE
AT REST 7th JAN 1962
AGED 74 YEARS
1901 Census: William, Manager, Bread Baker
204. HEADSTONE AND CURB
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CLEAVES
WHO DIED 6th JULY 1911
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO SUSAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1920
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO LOUIS CLEAVES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th JANUARY 1892
AGED 18 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO FRANK HENRY CLEAVES
WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1922
AGED 42 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO ELIZABETH CLEAVES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1924
AGED 43 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
1901 Census: Contractor Carman
205. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES HARGRAVES BAKER
WHO DIED ON JANUARY THE 12th 1892
AGED 52 YEARS
"Sweet Rest at Last"
ALSO
ELIZABETH REBECCA BAKER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON OCTOBER 5th 1931
AGED 90 YEARS
"Not Gone from Memory, not Gone from Love,
But Gone to our Father's Home Above"
1890 Kelly's Directory: Landlord of the "Hook and Hatchet" ?
206. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY WILLIAM HARRISON
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 19th 1906
AGED 70 YEARS
"Life's Race well Run,
Life's Work well Done,
Life's Crown well Won,
Now comes Rest"
ALSO WILLIAM JOHN
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 1st 1915
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ADA ISABELLA
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 3rd 1918
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO BETSEY HARRISON
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
H. W. HARRISON
DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1922
AGED 69 YEARS
"Her Bright Smile Filled our Home with Gladness"
ALSO MARTHA JANE JACKMAN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
H.W. AND B. HARRISON
DIED JULY 10th 1949
AGED 80 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory: Ironmongers and Undertakers; 1911Census: William, Undertaker.
207. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
SACRED
RO THE MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA JANE LUCY POVEY
DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1893
AGED 73 YEARS
"We Cannot tell who next may Fall,
Beneath thy Chastening Rod,
One must be First but let us All,
Prepare to meet our God"
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH GOODHER
DIED 15th MAY 1915
IN HER 86th YEAR
ALSO OF JESSE GOODHER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th JANUARY 1912
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ALSO OF EDWIN RHODES
WHO DIED 16th JANUARY 1912
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF
RACHEL HOLLAND RHODES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st APRIL 1948
AGED 91 YEARS
1891Census: Jesse Goodher, Parish Relief; Inquest in Chatham News, 20th January 1912.
1890 Kelly's Directory: Edwin Rhodes, Baker, The Brook.
208. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
FRANCIS A. NIXON
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JAN 1907
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO LILIAN R. NIXON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MARCH 1941
AGED 57 YEARS
"We cannot Lord thy Purpose see"
AMD VERA F. BEADLE
DAUGHTER OF LILIAN NIXON
BELOVED MOTHER HERSELF
WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1986
AGED 65
209. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
HENRY RICHARD THOMPSON DIED 2nd JUNE 1907 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN THOMPSON WHO FELL ASLEEP 27th OCTOBER 1964 AGED 82 YEARS
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
THOMAS THOMPSON
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
AUGUST 5th 1927 IN HIS 75th YEAR
ALSO
GEORGE WILLIAM THOMPSON
WHO WAS KILLED IN FRANCE
JUNE 30th 1916 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH ANN THOMPSON
WHO PASSED AWAY
MAY 11th 1940 AGED 88 YEARS
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
1901 Census: Henry Thompson, Wood Chopper, son of Wood Cutter, at Capstone
210. PEDESTALS WITH CROSS AND ANGEL
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN ESTHER DUFFIELD
WHO DIED 4th JULY 1912 AGED 65 YEARS
"Father I Stretch my Hand to Thee"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
MARY ANN E. DUFFIELD
WHO DIED 22nd AUGUST 1916 AGED 71 YEARS
"Hark the Sound of Holy Voices"
1911Census: Retired Engineer
211. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN SAD MEMORY
OF
MABEL MARY BURR
WHO DIED MARCH 29th 1911
IN HER 34th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO HERBERT JAMES BURR
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 1st 1912
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF
GEORGE WILLIAM BURR
WHO WAS CALLED TO REST
AUGUST 31st 1914
AGED 32 YEARS
1911Census: Herbert Burr, Wine Merchant's Clerk; George Burr, Labourer
212. "BOOK" STYLE STONE
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF ALSO
WILLIAM J. MATILDA
ROSKILLY HIS WIFE
MATTHEW DIED 29th 11 1936
DIED 29th 8 1909 AGED 76 YEARS
AGED 49 YEARS
1901Census: Railway Labourer
213. TALL GREY GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING AND AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM SHEPPARD
LATE CLR. SGT. R.M.L.I. CHATHAM DIVISION
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE ELIZA SHEPPARD
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1919
AGED 57 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANNIE ELIZA SHEPPARD
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 29th 1938
AGED 71 YEARS
"Eternal Rest"
ALSO
HORACE WILLIAM BARNABAS
SHEPPARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
FLORENCE
AT REST JANUARY 26th 1969
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE BEATRICE
HIS BELOVED WIFE
REUNITED MARCH 3rd 1973
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HORACE ALBERT BARNABAS
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
6th DECEMBER 2002 AGED 96
ALSO
DOROTHY EVELYN SHEPPARD
HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED
26th SEPTEMBER 1991 AGED 81
214. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
MAUD CHUTER (NEE BRUNT)
THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD CHUTER
WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1919
AGED 31 YEARS
"The Feeling of my Love will Never be Old"
ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD
WHO DIED 11th APRIL 1965
AGED 80 YEARS
"Reunited"
215. "CHEST TOMB" ON MASSIVE, STEPPED BASE"
BIRD
FREDERICK GODFREY BIRD
CAPTAIN ROYAL NAVY, C.M.G., D.S.O.
LEGION D'HONNEUR
NOV. III MDCCCLXVIII
DEC. XXIX MCMXIX
CAPTAIN DOVER DRIFTER PATROL
IN THE GREAT WAR
216. PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUISA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM JOHN WEST
DIED OCT 23rd 1911
AGED 59 YEARS
"At Rest"
"She Suffered Much but Murmured,
[Not ]
[ ]
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN
WEST
DIED JUNE 1st 1940
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM
WILLIAMS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF LOUISA
PASSED AWAY DEC. 8th 1940
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA BEATRICE WILLIAMS
WHO DIED APRIL 5th 1954
AGED 81 YEARS
217. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
"Peace,
Perfect Peace"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST
HENRY EDWARD
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MELINDA TRANT GEORGE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 19th 1915
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MELINDA TRANT GEORGE
WHO FELL ASLEEP? AUGUST 1957 AGED 92 YEARS
1909 Kelly's Directory: Grocer, Luton Road and Rainham.
218. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY JOHN LAY
WHO DIED 28th JANUARY 1891
AGED 40 YEARS
ERECTED BY HIS FELLOW EMPLOYEES OF THE
AXE BRAND WORKS
AS A TOKEN OF THEIR DEEP RESPECT
ALSO HIS SON
STANLEY CHARLES LAY
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1891
AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO
CAROLINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th MARCH 1929
AGED 72 YEARS
The Axe Brand factory was a clothing manufacturer established in the old Chatham Workhouse building, later replaced by the Ritz Cinema, in turn replaced by a Bingo Hall.
219. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
IN
UNFADING MEMORY
OF
SERGT. WILLIAM HENRY BOURNES M.M.
7th BATT CANADIANS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EDITH ELLEN BOURNES
DIED 29th NOV 1918 AGED 33 YEARS
"The Peace that Passeth all Understanding"
ALSO EDITH ELLEN HIS BELOVED WIFE
REUNITED 3rd OCT 1957 AGED 73 YEARS
Did Bournes die in the Influenza epidemic?
220. RED GRANITE CRUCIFORM COPED
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES KELLY
WHO DIED 15th SEPT 1891
AGED 49 YEARS
R.I.P
1890 Kelly's Directory: Landlord of the "Red Lion", Military Road
221. PEDESTALS AND CROSS, DOUBLE PLOT
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH McCREA
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
22nd JANUARY 1905 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO MINNIE S. HIS DEVOTED WIFE
REUNITED 20th DEC. 1915
ALSO CHARLES EDWIN McCREA THEIR SON
KILLED IN ACTION 3rd MARCH 1917 AGED 19 YEARS
R.I.P.
EVALENA C. McCREA
1905 – 1986
CREMATED
PRAY FOR
EDWIN STEPHEN ALBON
HUSBAND OF NORAH
DIED 6th MARCH 1983
R.I.P.
CREMATED
PRAY FOR NORAH ALBON
DIED 20th DECEMBER 1980
PRAY FOR FR. MICHAEL ALBON
DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1981
R-I-P
222. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
MAJOR & BREVET LIEUT. COLONEL
JOHN BRECKNOCK NOBLE
ROYAL MARINES
9th MARCH 1917 AGED 49
223. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
MY DEAR HUSBAND LORENZO CLEVERTON LIPOP DIED NOV 12th 1918 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM ERNEST WILLIAMS DIED MAY 28th 1891 AGED 5½ YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
SARAH EMILY WILLIAMS
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1939
IN HER 80th YEAR
"Faithful Unto Death"
ALSO JOHN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1946
AGED 90 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO EMILY ADA SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 16th 1958
AGED 79 YEARS
John William, (a Shipwright) and Sarah Williams are the transcriber's great grand parents.
Lorenzo Lipop, a Shipwright-Draughtsman, died as a result of the Influenza Epidemic of 1918 - 19
INQUEST ON WILLIAM WILLIAMS, CHATHAM NEWS, JUNE 6th 1891
"The City Coroner (Mr W. H. Bell, LL.B) held an inquest at St Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester, on Saturday morning last, before a jury, of which Mr H.G. Homan was foreman, touching the death of William Edward (sic) Williams, aged 5 years, whose death resulted from a fall from the high bank at the side of Chatham Hill.
John Williams, a journeyman shipwright of 11 Thorold Road, Chatham, identified the deceased as his son. On the previous Thursday he was sent for from work because an accident had happened to the deceased, who had been taken to the Hospital. He went direct to that institution, and found the deceased was unconscious. He heard the deceased had fallen from a bank 20 feet high near his house.
John Thomas Parston (sic) (Panton ?), general dealer, of 4, Rhode Street, Chatham, said he was proceeding down Chatham Hill soon after eleven o'clock on Thursday morning. He saw the deceased falling from a high bank on Chatham Hill. He fell into the stone gutter by the side of the road, striking the side of his head. He was about 30 yards above the spot at the moment, and he rushed at once to the deceased. He picked him up, and he was then insensible. He saw no one else at the top of the bank, and could assign no cause for the fall. He placed the deceased in Mr Church's trap which was passing, and drove him to the hospital.
By a juror :there was no fence at the top of the bank, and a horse fell over there a short time ago. He understood that the place was use for grazing.
Another juror said that the plateau at the top the bank was apparently used as a public recreation ground.
Dr Nankivell, surgeon at the Hospital, said that deceased was admitted into the Hospital on the 28th inst. suffering from fracture of the skull. He died the same evening about nine hours after admission. The cause of death was the fracture, which was such as might be caused by a fall from a height.
The jury returned a verdict of "Death from misadventure""
JOHN AND SARAH WILLIAMS AND THEIR GRAND DAUGHTER, MARY LIPOP, WHO WAS THE ONLY CHILD OF LORENZO LIPOP AND HILDA. MARY MARRIED JOURNALIST, DUNCAN RAND IN 1941; DUNCAN WAS THE FOUNDER OF THE MEDWAY LITTLE THEATRE. PHOTOGRAPH C. 1923
END OF SECTION A, B, C, E AND F
SECTION F F
224. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
ON LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES MOORE
WHO DIED 21st JANUARY 1901
AGED 60 YEARS
"[ ] Patient in thy Suffering,
When no hand could give thee Ease,
God the Helper of the Helpless,
Saw thy Grief and gave thee Peace"
ALSO
CATHERINE JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th SEPTEMBER 1913
AGED 63? YEARS
ALSO
ETHEL HARRIET
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1944
AGED 60 YEARS
"Sadly Missed but not Forgotten"
1881 Census: Railway Guard
225. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK THOMAS
(LATE R.H.A.)
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SARAH ELIZABETH BEEDEN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1901
AGED 32 YEARS
"The Spirit hath returned unto God who gave it"
ALSO OF
JOHN THOMAS BLACKMAN
FATHER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1925
AGED 83 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
226. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN SOAMES WHO DIED OCTOBER 27th 1901 AGED 35 YEARS
227. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LUCY MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WALTER COLYER
WHO FELL ASLEEP [ ] MAY 1901
AGED 51 YEARS
"Sleep on Dear One [ ]
God taketh those [ ]"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WALTER COLYER
[DIED 1921]
[AGED 72 YEARS]
1881Census: Blacksmith at H.M. Dockyard
228. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE HUGGETT
WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1901
AGED 64 YEARS
R.I.P.
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE HUGGETT
WHO DIED OCT 1st 1911
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 27th 1943
AGED 46 YEARS
1881Census: George Huggett, Shipwright.
229. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD FREDERICK PEARCE
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1902
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO AGNES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1915
AGED 58 YEARS
1901Census: Carpenter
230. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PERCIVAL BOORMAN
WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1902 AGED 5 ½ MONTHS
ALSO FREDERICK DUNSTAN BOORMAN WHO DIED 28th APRIL 1917 AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO LOUISE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1953 AGED 75 YEARS
1911 Census: Engine Fitter at H.M. Dockyard
231. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET RADFORD SMITH WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1903 AGED 79 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO WILLIAM SMITH WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1903 ? AGED 83? YEARS
1881Census: At Minster, Retired Dock Yard Shipwright.
232. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES MORGANS
WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1903
AGED 49 YEARS
"Over the Line, why should I Remain,
I'll Cross it and go to Jesus"
ALSO MINNIE LAVINA
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th AUGUST 1903
AGED 29 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES MORGANS
WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1908
AGED 58 YEARS
"Past all Pain For Ever, done with Sorrow now"
1901 Census: Blacksmith, H.M. Dockyard
233. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
A. E. KILLIAN
SHIPWRIGHT 2nd CL. RN 346954
H.M.S. GIBRALTAR
13th JUNE 1919 AGE 28
234. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SOPHIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY HOLDEN WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1905 AGED 69 YEARS (One Line)
1890 Kelly's Directory: Henry Holden, Landlord of the "Saracen's Head", The Brook
235. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE BRIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 24th 1904
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
EVA BRIGHT
WHO DIED FEB 10th 1908
AGED 7 MONTHS
"For of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
ALSO JAMES ARTHUR
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ADELAIDE BRIGHT
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1924
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO PETER
HUSBAND OF JANE BRIGHT
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1927
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ADSLAIDE MARY BRIGHT
WHO DIED 8th DECEMBER 1949
AGED 71 YEARS
AND BESSIE DAUGHTER DIED 19th JULY 1901
AGED 13 MONTHS
236. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HELEN CLARA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE BENHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 9th 1904
AGED 27 YEARS
"Yet since you could no longer stay to Cheer us,
with your Love,
We Hope to Meet Again in yon' Bright
World Above"
237. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY WREN WHO DIED 11th APRIL 1903 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA WREN WHO DIED 28th MAY 1918 AGED 61? YEARS
238. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SARAH JANE KNOTT
LATE LEADING SHIPWRIGHT R.N.
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1903
AGED 26 YEARS
"Anchored Safely,
Sweet the Sleep he so much Needed,
Free from Sorrow, Grief and Pain,
Looking on his Face, so Peaceful,
Could we Wish him Back Again"
ERECTED BY HIS SHIPMATES
THE ARTISANS OF H.M.S. REPULSE
ALSO THE ABOVE
SARAH JANE
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 19[ ]
AGED 42 YEARS
239. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST JOHN MORRIS
2nd LIEUT. 1st BATT. PRINCE OF WALES
NOTYJ STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ETHEL MAUD MORRIS
WHO DIED FROM GAS POISONING RECEIVED IN ACTION
JUNE THE 17th 1916 AGED 38 YEARS
"Could we have Raised his Dying Head,
Or Heard his Last Farewell,
The Blow would not have been so Hard,
To those who Loved him Well"
INTERRED IN THE FRENCH MILITARY CEMETERY AT DRANOUTRE
ALSO EDWARD WILLIAM WELLS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th MARCH 1931
IN HIS 87th YEAR
"At Rest"
240. GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
EMMA COLLINS
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1900
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS OBIDIAH COLLINS
WHO DIED 11th MARCH 1915 ?
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
1881Census: Tomas Collins, Mariner
241. CURBS
JOHN JAMES FREEMAN WHO DIED MAY 26th 1908 AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO HIS DAUGHTER ETHEL MAY FREEMAN WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1909 AGED 3 YEARS
242. CURBS
MY DEAR MOTHER HARRIET SMITH DIED 11th JUNE 1908 AGED 58 YEARS
OUR DEAR SON GEORGE ALFRED PARRY DIED 1st JANUARY 1916 AGED 6 YEARS 4 MONTHS
243. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN THOMAS FUNNELL WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1908 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE LUCY FUNNELL WHO DIED NOV 29th 1913 AGED 72 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory: Outfitter
244. PEDESTALS AND CROSS WITH ANGEL
IN FOND AND CHERISHED
REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY ANN THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
ALFRED JOHN NORRIS
DIED THE 9th OF JULY 1909
AGED 46 YEARS
A KIND AND LOVING MOTHER
"A Bitter Grief, a Shock Severe,
To Part with One we Loved so Dear,
Our Loss is Great, we'll not Complain,
But Hope in Heaven to Meet Again"
ALSO THE ABOVE ALFRED JOHN
WHO DIED THE 20th AUGUST 1951
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR
THIRD SON
ARTHUR NORRIS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1912
AGED 21 YEARS
"His Toils are Past, his Work is Done,
And he is Fully Blest,
He Fought the Fight, the Victory Won,
And Entered into Rest"
1911 Census: Alfred Norris, Recorder of Works, H. M. Dockyard;
Arthur Norris, Fitter and Turner at Cement Works, Northfleet?
245. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH FRASER WHO DIED 27th JANUARY 1915 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED JOHN ROBERTS WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1910 AGED 30 YEARS
246. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CELIA ROGERS
WHO DIED OCT 24th 1911
AGED 33 YEARS
"She hath done what she Could"
247. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE MOSS
WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1902
AGED 55 YEARS
"A Husband Good and Father Kind,
His Soul has Passed Away,
Passed from a World of Endless Pain,
With Christ his King to Stay"
ALSO WILLIAM ALFRED MOSS
BELOVED GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd OCTOBER 1914
AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT MOSS
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 25th DECEMBER 1938
AGED 85 YEARS
1881Census: Agricultural Labourer
248. VOLUTED STONE (WORN)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE WINCH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 22nd ? 1907 AGED 71 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO ALICE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] 1912 AGED [74] YEARS
1881Census: Stoker, H.M. Dockyard; wife Alice Tobacconist
249. CURBS
OUR DEAR MOTHER ANN ELIZABETH RUBERY WHO DIED 27th NOV 1907 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES WILLIAM RUBERY WHO DIED 29th AUG 1926 AGED 76 YEARS
1881Census: Boiler Maker
250. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE ARTHUR HOWLETT WHO FELL ASLEEP JUNE 9th 1909 AGE 18 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO GEORGE ARTHUR HOWLETT WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd NOV 1922 AGED 59 YEARS
251. CURBS
HANNAH BAKER DIED APRIL 3rd 1910 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO HER HUSBAND THOMAS BAKER DIED AUG 22nd 1934 AGED 83 YEARS
1911Census: Excavator at H.M. Dockyard, Living in Gillingham
252. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE WARD
WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1910
AGED 59 YEARS
"A Sudden Change at God's Command she Fell,
She had no Chance to Bid her Friends Farewell,
Affliction came without Warning given,
And bid her haste to meet God in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WARD
WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1912
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH MacCANNA
WHO ENTERED THE HOMELAND
28th JULY 1923 AGED 59 YEARS
"Until we Meet Again"
253. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES ANN BETTNAM BAKER WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1911 AGED 27 YEARS (One Line)
SUSAN BELOVED DAUGHTER OF SAMUEL BAKER DIED 6th OCT 1931 ? AGED 71 ? YEARS
254. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALICE MAUD MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF W.J.J. GUNN
(LATE R.M.L.I.)
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1907
AGED 44? YEARS
A DEVOTED WIFE AND LOVING MOTHER
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED WALTER JOHN JAMES GUNN
P.M. 2404 PPOS TO BRKPIT [ ]?
PZ 2404 P? OP? KENT
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 19[3]0
AGED 68 YEARS
255. SMALL "BOOK" TYPE AND CURBS
WILLIAM THOMAS JURY WHO DIED MAY 6th 1907 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO OF HIS WIFE EMMELINE ELIZABETH WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1948 AGED 82 YEARS
IN
LOVING MEMORY ALSO
OF
A WONDERFUL HUSBAND
"TED"
EDWARD JURY
WHO DIED
16th MARCH 1968
AGED 75 YEARS
"A FAITHFUL SERVANT
OF GOD"HIS
LOVING WIFE
ELSIE HARRIETT
WHO DIED
17th OCT 1975
AGED 75 YEARS
"REUNITED"
256. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS HERSEY POWELL
DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1907
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO
GLADYS EILEEN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ELIZABETH POWELL
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1967 IN HER HUNDRETH YEAR
257. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWIN ARNOLD
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1916
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO KEZIAH
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th MARCH 1927
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO FRANK
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th NOVEMBER 1902
AGED 20 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THOMAS ARNOLD
WHO DIED 12th AUGUST 1937
AGED 53 YEARS
258. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES HENRY
HUDSON
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1906
AGED 70 YEARS
"Farewell Dear Wife, my Life is Past,
You Loved me Dearly to the Last,
Grieve not for Me, but to Prepare,
For Heaven to your Greatest Care"
ALSO SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1925
IN HER 83rd YEAR
"At Rest"
259. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
8376 PRIVATE
S.F. BECK
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT
21st APRIL 1918 AGED 30
"With Christ"
260. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES PIKE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST SEPTEMBER 29th 1906
AGED 48 YEARS
"Sweet Rest in Heaven"
ALSO MARY JANE PIKE
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 21st 1942
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES PIKE
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 6th 1947
AGED 86 YEARS
FREDERICK RUPERT PIKE
BORN 20th MARCH 1899
DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1977
1911Census: Charles Pike, Navy Pensioner, living in Gillingham
261. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM TIRSLEY
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1907
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1911
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO ABIGAIL MARIAN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1952
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO STEWART FRASER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1954
AGED 77 YEARS
262. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN SHEPHERD
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1906
AGED 47 YEARS
"Gone from us but not Forgotten.
Never shall thy Memory Fade,
Loving Thoughts shall Ever Linger,
Round the Spot where thou art Laid"
ALSO BENJAMIN ARTHUR RICHARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1954
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1957
AGED 85 YEARS
1901Census: Benjamin Shepherd, Confectioner and Baker, Luton Road
263. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN WALKER WHO DIED APRIL 1st 1910 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE [GOD]WIN ? WHO DIED APRIL [ ] 1931 IN HER 81st YEAR (One Line)
264. CURB
FREDERICK FRANCIS WHO DIED JULY 21st 1910 AGED 54 YEARS
265. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
FRANCES SCOTT
WHO FELL ASLEEP 20th NOVEMBER 1913
AGED 74 YEARS
"She is not Dead but Sleepeth"
ALSO
WALTER HENRY BOOTH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 5th AUGUST 1911
AGED 37 YEARS
"Sleep on Dear One and take thy Rest,
God taketh those le Loveth Best"
ALSO
VIOLET ETHEL BOOTH
WHO DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1924
AGED 19 YEARS
1911Census: Walter Booth, Flour Carter at Steam Mill
266. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY GERMAN
WHO DIED 22nd JUNE 1917
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 3rd NOVEMBER 1938
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
267. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
WALTER
BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMMA METCALF
C.P.O. ROYAL NAVY
DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1919
IN HIS 45th YEAR
"His End was Peace"
ALSO EMMA SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th OCTOBER 1950
AGED 76 YEARS
"Reunited"
268. HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSIAH LINNELL
WHO DIED ON THE 13th APRIL 1898
AGED 58 YEARS
"The Morning Comes, we cannot tell,
How we may Spend the Day,
Death like a Sudden Whirlwind came,
And Snatched his Life Away"
ALSO
SARAH ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
23rd JANUARY 1925
AGED 76 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
1890 Kelly's Directory and 1891 Census: Cab Proprietor , Cannon Street
269. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE MARTIN DIED 7th JULY 1905 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE HIS WIFE DIED 4th APRIL 1915 AGED 80 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory: Landlord of "Sir Colin Campbell" Public House
270. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE MARTIN DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1905 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO FANNY MARTIN WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1918 IN HER 68th YEAR
271. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SUSAN DUNCAN
WHO DIED SEPT 18th 1905
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF MATILDA BROWN
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1910 IN HER 86th YEAR
272. VOLUTED STONE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT ISAAC GREGORY
QUARRINGTON
WHO DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1905
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO AMELIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th APRIL 1931
IN HER 86th YEAR
ALSO ALBERT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th JANUARY 1922
AGED 42 YEARS
"At Rest"
1901Census: Robert Quarrington, House Carpenter
273. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK JAMES
BOATMAN
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 7th 1905
AGED 76 YEARS
"Weep not for me my Children Dear,
I am not Dead but Sleeping here,
The Lord hath chosen mt Time to come,
To Dwell with Him in Heaven above"
ALSO JAMES NORRIS
SON-IN-LAW OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 7th 1946
AGED 76 YEARS
"A Sudden Change at God's Command he Fell,
He had no Chance to bid his friends Farewell,
Afflictions came without Warning given,
And bid him Haste to meet his God in Heaven"
ALSO HARRIET E. NORRIS
DIED OCT 6th 1947
AGED 83 YEARS
274. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWIN WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
WHO DIED 29th JULY 1911
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS BELOVED WIFE
WHO DIED 16th DECEMBER 1915
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO NORAH CHRISTOPHER
GRANDCHILD OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th AUGUST 1915
AGED 14 DAYS
ALSO TWO GRANDSONS OF THE ABOVE
ALBERT LEONARD CHRISTOPHER
WHO DIED [ ] NOVEMBER 1918
AGED 24 YEARS
BERTRAM WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCE
5th OCTOBER 1918 AGED 20 YEARS
1890 Kelly's Directory: Edwin Shoe Maker, Fair Row; 1911Census: Elizabeth, Grocer
275. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN MEMORY OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR JOHN TESTER
DIED JULY 12th 1911
IN HER 52nd YEAR
ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN
JESSIE AGED 3 YEARS
AND JOHN W. AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO MERCY MARY TESTER
DIED DECEMBER 14th 1920
IN HER 81st YEAR
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARTHUR JOHN TESTER
DIED JUNE 7th 1928
IN HIS 68th YEAR
1911Census: Cabinet Manufacturer
276. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
IVY DOROTHY WOOD
WHO DIED 28th DEC 1911
AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO
ROBERT WILLIAM WOOD
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th DEC 1917
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO
EMILY ANN WOOD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th DEC 1930
AGED 67 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
1911 Census: Scale Maker at Rochester
277. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
CH/10684 PRIVATE
H. FALKUS
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
16th MARCH 1915 AGE 43
"Gone but not Forgotten"
278. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
22554 PRIVATE
A. BATHURST
BORDER REGIMENT
10th JULY 1916 AGED 19
"Sweet is the Memory,
That Never Fades,
Of Him we Loved,
But could not Save"
279. CURBS
WILLIAM HENRY WRAY DIED 23rd JAN 1911 IN HIS 76th YEAR
ALSO OF HIS WIFE MARY ANN WRAY DIED 20th SEPT 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
1901 Census: General Dealer
280. C.W.G.C HEADSTONE
22392 PRIVATE
F. GILES
ROYAL DEFENCE CORPS
21st JANUARY 1918 AGED 43
"Gone but not Forgotten"
281. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
NELLIE LEWIS
WHO DIED ON MARCH 26th 1909
AGED 63
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO FREDERICK SOWTER
WHO DIED MAY 4th 1928
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO WALTER LEWIS
FOR 33 YEARS CHAIRMAN OF THE
CHATHAM WORKING MENS' CLUB AND INSTITUTE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1930
IN HIS 79th YEAR
"When the Toil is Over,
Then comes Rest and Peace,
Jesus in his Beauty,
Songs that Never Cease"
1911Census: Fred Sowter, a Compositor lodging with Lewis who is a School Attendance Officer
282. CURBS
FLORENCE JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOSEPH WILLAM LEECH WHO DIED SEPT 16th 1909 AGED 34 YEARS (One Line)
283. SMALL HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JAMES
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
LOUISA MAXWELL
DIED 1st MARCH 1919
AGED 62 YEARS
"Life's Work Well Done"
ALSO LOUISA
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 9th OCT 1949
AGED 89 YEARS
"Reunited"
1911 Census: At Tonbridge?, Army Pensioner
284. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE MILLER DIED 14th JANUARY 1902 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE EMILY MILLER DIED 17th JULY 1917 AGED 75 YEARS
285. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
BOMDR. WALTER ATKINS GREEN
[ ? ]
KILLED IN ACTION APRIL 30th 1916
AGED 33 / YEARS
" Verse? "
ALSO WALTER GREEN (HIS BABY?)
DIED AUGUST [ ] 1909 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO LILIAN E. GREEN
DIED NOV 9th 1955 AGED 71 YEARS
286. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS JOHN MORRISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV 15th 1914
AGED 56 YEARS
"Loving and True, she rests in the Lord"
ALSO T.J. MORRISON HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 16th 1947 AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT WILLIAM
TREADWELL C.E.R.A.
LOST HIS LIFE IN CHINA
JANUARY 13th 1927 AGED 39
"Ever in our Thoughts"
1911 Census: Thomas Morrison, Messenger
287. CURBS
MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALFRED HARRY HALES WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22nd JUNE 1901 AGED 27 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO JOSEPH WILLIAM THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZA JANE LEECH DIED 21st AUG 1905 AGED 61 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO THE ABOVE ELIZA JANE LEECH DIED 17th DEC 1936 AGED 88 YEARS
1901 Census: Joseph Leech at Plumstead, born Chatham, Butcher
288. HEADSTONE AND CURBS WITH COPED LEDGER
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CAROLINE MATILDA ROGERS
WHO DIED 16th SEPT 1901
AGED 50 YEARS
"Redeemed by the Precious
Blood of Christ"
ALSO CAROLINE WIDOW OF
VINCENT G.C. ROGERS
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1908
AGED 81 YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
VINCENT GERALD CHARLES ROGERS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM OLD BURIAL GROUND
A.D. 1865
1861 Census: Vincent Rogers, Cutter, Army Clothier
289. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CARNIE
DIED JANUARY 4th 1909
IN HIS 80th YEAR
ALSO OF
FANNY ELIZABETH
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 29th 1908
AGED 65 YEARS
JOHN SIDNEY CARNIE
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1901
AGED 5 MONTHS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
290. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FLORENCE REBECCA
WIFE OF BERNARD V. PATTISON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 25th 1908
AGED 22 YEARS
"Sacrificed to the Lord"
ALSO
BERNARD RICHARD PATTISON
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 11th 1909
AGED 1 YEARS
[ ]
ELIZABETH LOUISA SAXTO[N]
[ DIED 1916]
[AGED 80 YEARS]
291. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN FOAT
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1910
AGED 62 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO OF MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT 21st 1919
AGED 70 YEARS
"the Memory of the Just is Blessed"
1901 Census: Joiner, H.M. Gun Wharf, lived in Sainsbury Road
292. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ELMORE
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1900
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC 19th 1906
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA ANN
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 16th 1902
AGED 53 YEARS
"Happy Soul that finds a Re[st]"
1891 Census: Carpenter., Perry Street
293. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR STANLEY FRANK M.D., R.N.
SIXTH SON OF
GEORGE AND MARIANNE FRANK
LOW HALL, KIRBY MOORSIDE, YORKSHIRE
BORN SEPTEMBER 2nd 1877
DIED DECEMBER 18th 1900
"The Lord Gave and the Lord
Hath Taken Away"
294. HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED BARTON
THE DEARLY LOVED AND ONLY
SON OF
ALFRED AND EMMELINE
COOPER
OF BENENDEN
WHO DIED AT CHATHAM
JULY 12th 1901
AGED 27 YEARS
"Father in thy Gracious Keeping
Leave we now thy Servant Sleeping"
1901 Census: Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist of Ordnance Terrace, born Hawkhurst
295. CURBS
CHARLES JAMES SOUTHERWOOD WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1912 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE CHRISTIANA MAUD WHO DIED 14th FEB 1940 AGED 73 YEARS
296. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER JOHN SPRATT
DIED 15th JULY 1914
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE
ELLEN SPRATT
DIED 5th MAY 1935
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THEIR SON
ARTHUR HENRY SPRATT
DIED OF WOUNDS AT PALESTINE 13th DEC 1917
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER
NELLIE SPRATT
DIED 9th FEB 1927
AGED 34 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
297. CURBS
ROBERT JAMES MAYNARD WHO DIED 22nd MARCH 1911 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1926 AGED 79 YEARS
1901 Census: Carpenter, H.M. Dockyard
298. WHITE MARBLE HEADSTONE
JOHN
THE BELOVED
HUSBAND OF
SARAH IRESON
WHO DIED
DECEMBER 21st 1911
AGED 68 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP
DECEMBER 21st 1950
AGED 82 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO FREDERICK VICTOR
BILLINGHURST
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED
OCTOBER 3rd 1981
AGED 61 YEARS
"At Rest"
1901 Census: John Ireson, Corporation Labourer
299. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
A.J. BEST
ORDINARY SEAMAN
H.M.S. "GENERAL WOLFE"
8th NOVEMBER 1918 AGED 19
"Gone but not Forgotten"
300. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH P. ALBORN WHO DIED MAY 4th 1910 ? AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM E. ALBORN WHO DIED OCTOBER 18th 1910 ? AGED 78 YEARS
1881 Census: Skilled Labourer of Luton Road
301. HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN CHURCH PEABODY
REYNOLDS
WHO DIED 5th MAY 1898
AGED 73 YEARS
"Heaven is Rest"
302. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH ELIZABETH PARKER WHO DIED 1st MARCH 1900 AGED 44 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO OF AMELIA GROVES WHO DIED 24th MARCH 1938 AGED 59 YEARS
303. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS STOCK
(LATE R.M.L.I.)
WHO DIED 23rd APRIL 1900
AGED 64 YEARS
"Loved by All who Knew Her"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS STOCK
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1905
AGED 69 YEARS
"Gone to Rest"
ALSO SARAH ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY J. MEDHURST
WHO DIED 23rd JAN 1941
AGED 68 YEARS
304. CURBS
EMMA MARTHA GRAY BLANDEN WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 25th 1910 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO ANDREW GRAY WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1911 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN GRACE BLANDEN WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1915 AGED 37 YEARS
1901 Census: Andrew Gray?, at West Ham, born Chatham, Boiler Maker ?
305. CURBS
ALSO MARY BROWN
DIED JANUARY 31st 1911 AGED 37 ? YEARS
ALSO THOMAS BROWN
DIED AUGUST 18th 1911 AGED 35 YEARS
306. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
265878 PRIVATE
T. BLANDEN
SUFFOLK REGIMENT
31st OCTOBER 1918
307. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA BACON WHO DIED 11th OCTOBER 1898 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO JAMES BACON WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1912 AGED 70 YEARS
1911 Census: Pensioner, Watch Company ?
308. CURBS, DOUBLE PLOT
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY TUCKER WHO DIED ON THE 24th DAY OF JUNE 1899 AGED 51 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO HENRY TUCKER SON DIED [ ] FEB 1912 AGED 42 AND CHARLES TUCKER SON DIED 9th NOV 1918 AGED 4[ ]
ALSO CHARLES BURGESS FATHER [ ] TUCKER DIED 26th OCT 1899 AGED 82 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO R.C. TUCKER SON LATE PTE 2nd E. KENT REGT KILLED IN ACTION AT YPRES FEB 14th 1915 AGED 31 YEARS (One Line)
309. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALICE AMELIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF W.H. ROLFE OF MAIDSTONE
AND ELDEST DAUGHTER OF JAMES FOWLER
WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1899
AGED 28 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO FREDERICK
SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES FOWLER
WHO DIED NOV 10th 1910
AGED 25 YEARS
INTERRED IN GIBRALTER CEMETERY
ALSO JAMES FOWLER
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1929
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JAMES CHARLES FOWLER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1956
AGED 75 YEARS
ERECTED BY HER FATHER JAMES FOWLER
1901 Census: James Fowler, Senior, Messenger at Naval Stores.
310. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE JAMES
THE BELOVED SON OF
MARY ANN SENIOR
WHO DIED SEPT 11th 1908
AGED 33 YEARS
"Not Gone from Memory, not Gone from Love,
But Gone to our Father's Home Above"
ERECTED BY A FEW FRIENDS
1901 Census: Shipyard Labourer
311. LEDGER
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZA ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN HUNT LARKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 4th 1897
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOHN HUNT LARKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 24th 1906
AGED 83 YEARS
"Farewell Dear [ ]
My? Loving[ ] no More
[ ] Loving Eyes shall Weep
[ ] Dear Parents [ ]"
1881 Census: Greenwich Pensioner, Labourer
END OF SECTION F F
SECTION H H
312. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
J.H. THROWER
STOKER 1st CLASS RN K/2168
H.M.S. "LIFFEY"
28th APRIL 1918 AGE 28
313. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN HALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP DECEMBER 4th 1900
AGED 55 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN WILLIAM HALL
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1928
AGED 82 YEARS
"Reunited"
1881Census: Fair Row, Chatham, Ship Riveter, mother has shop; 1890 Kelly's Directory, Shop Keeper, Fair Row; 1901Census: Ship Fitter ?
314. CURBS
HARRIET LEONARD WHO DIED 20th JUNE 1903 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 9th DEC 1929 AGED 79 YEARS
1911Census: Agricultural Labourer
315. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS MORRISS
DIED 6th DEC 1905
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
FIRST WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 8th NOV 1875 AGED 25 YEARS
INTERRED IN THIS CEMETERY
ALSO
ELIZABETH CUTHBERTSON MORRISS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 13th OCT 1912 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS MORRISS
DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1933
AGED 80 ? YEARS
316. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JOSEPH THOMAS DUNN
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1908
AGED 20 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
"He is Gone but not Forgotten,
Never shall his Memory Fade,
Sweetest Thoughts will Ever Linger,
Round the Spot where he is Laid"
ALSO WILLIAM DUNN
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 25th 1913
AGED 55 YEARS
1911Census: William Dunn, Senior, Rigger's Labourer
317. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BONHAM
WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1909
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OF EMILY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 2nd 1910
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR SON
ANDREW CHARLES BONHAM
WHO DIED SEPT 27th 1909
AGED 28 YEARS
1901Census: William, Labourer, H.M. Dockyard; Andrew, Hammerman, H.M. Dockyard
318. VOLUTED MARBLE
IN MEMORY OF
JANE P. DOHERTY
DIED NOV 19th 1899
AGED 67
ALSO OF
JOHN HER HUSBAND
DIED JAN 27th 1910
AGED 77
ALSO THEIR SON
GEORGE CHARLES DOHERTY H.M.S. "BULWARK"
DIED NOV 26th 1914 AGED 42 YEARS
"A BULWARK VICTIM"
"The Sea Gave up it's Dead"
1901Census: John Doherty, Bargeman of Rochester
319. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS ATKINSON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MARCH 30th ? 1909
AGED 40 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
"Farewell Sweet Flower [ ] ours,
For you have gone to Rest,
The Saviour has but Called you,
To Fold to his Breast"
320. FALLEN AND BROKEN HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
THOMAS HARTLEY
WHO DIED FEB 22nd 1904
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS HARTLEY
WHO DIED DEC 6th 1917
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE MARY HARTLEY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 23rd 1948
R.I.P.
321. C.W.G.C HEADSTONE
048031 PRIVATE
A.E. MOORE
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
5th FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 30
BELOVED HUSBAND
OF LETITIA MOORE
322. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR HOGBEN WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st JUNE 1908 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF MILDRED FOLKES WHO FELL ASLEEP 10th FEB 1944 ? AGED 82 YEARS
1901Census: Tailor/Men's Outfitter
323. C.W.G.C HEADSTONE
CH/9634 PRIVATE
H.T. YOUNG
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
16th JULY 1917 AGED 39
324. CURBS
EMMA CLATWORTHY WHO DIED 1st JANUARY 1915 AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1939 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM PAINTER WHO DIED 10th JULY 1915 AGED 88 YEARS
1881Census: William Painter, Sawyer; 1911Census: George Clatworthy, Carpenter and Joiner for Builder/Undertaker
325. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND LEDGER
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN DARLEY C.M.
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1906
IN HER 65th YEAR
ALSO OF THOMAS HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
LATE CURATOR OF DRAWINGS H.M. DOCKYARD
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1910 IN HIS 72nd YEAR
RELIEF OF H.M.S. "NORTHAMPTON" 1888
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
A GRAND HUSBAND AND FATHER
HENRY CYRIL DARLEY
ENG LIEUT COMDR R.N.
AT REST 31st AUGUST 1954
IN HIS 80th YEAR
"He Ploughed the Oceans for his Country and his Family"
(Masonic Symbol)
ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE
GEORGINA KATE
AT REST 8th JANUARY 1956
AGED 81 YEARS
INTERRED IN GRAVE NO 1159 SECTION H.H.
1901 Census: Thomas Darley, Curator of Drawings and Records, Retired
326. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
54631 PRIVATE
ERNEST THOMAS BROYDEN
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
8th JULY 1919 AGED 21
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
JAMES BROYDEN
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
1st DECEMBER 1925 AGED 81
327. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
W.T. PUNT D.S.M.
STO. PETTY OFFICER RN 302295
H.M.S. "LAERTES"
6th MAY 1916 AGED 34
"His Memory is as Dear Today,
as in the Hour,
he Passed away"
328. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
2002604 PRIVATE
W.G. HATT
8th RES. BN. CANADIAN INF.
7th APRIL 1918 AGE 17
"To Memory Ever Dear"
329. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN MURPHY
WHO DIED 14th MAY 1915
AGED 54 YEARS
"A More Devoted Wife and Mother Ever Lived"
ALSO
EDITH MAUD MURPHY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th MARCH 1918
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO
DANIEL MURPHY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1921
AGED 66 YEARS
"They Called Me and I Came"
330. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
SARAH TALBOT
DIED 15th NOV. 1915 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
HER DAUGHTER CLARA HULLAND
DIED 28th OCT. 1950 AGED 70 YEARS
331. CURBS
ELLEN MARY BRISLEY WHO DIED 13th JANUARY 1916 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO VICTOR ALBERT HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th NOV 1943 AGED 74 YEARS
332. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
28806 PRIVATE
H.E. RICHARDS
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
11th SEPTEMBER 1918 AGE 19
"Rest Eternal
Light Perpetual"
LOUISA THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOSEPH E. RICHARDS WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1919 AGED 57 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO HORATIO (RAY) THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1918 AGED 19 YEARS (One Line)
333. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
5789C. QMR. SERJT.
E.W. STEELE
ROYAL ENGINEERS
14th DECEMBER 1919 AGE 39
ALSO HIS WIFE ETHEL MAY
16th FEBRUARY 1948 AGE 63
334. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
240332 PRIVATE
W. WEBB
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
27th MARCH 1919 AGE 20
"At Rest"
335. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
CH/19762 PRIVATE
H. PRANGNELL
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
23rd APRIL 1918 AGE 19
"Duty Done,
At Rest with Mother"
IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED PARENTS HENRY PRANGNELL FELL ASLEEP 21st MARCH 1957 AGED 89 YEARS (One Line)
The 23rd of April 1918 (St. Georges Day), was the date of the Zeebrugge Raid
336. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
8503 PRIVATE
J.G. CLOW
E. KENT REGT. (THE BUFFS)
24th DECEMBER 1918 AGE 37
200463 PRIVATE
D.J. CLOW
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
1st NOVEMBER 1925 AGE 38
337. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
E.F. SPENCELEY
CHIEF STOKER RN 121513
H.M. MOTOR LIGHTER C3
10th MAY 1918 AGE 53
"Live for England,
We for England Died"
ALSO EDWARD CHARLES STEARS WHO FELL ASLEEP 25th FEBRUARY 1911 AGED 27 YEARS
ELLA SPENCELEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st JANUARY 1934 AGED 34 YEARS
RACHEL WIFE OF F.F. SPENCELEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th OCTOBER 1938 AGED 73 YEARS "Remembrance is Beautiful"
338. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WALTER EDWARD
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE HENRY & ELIZABETH SARAH
MILLS
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1909
IN HIS 14th YEAR
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH SARAH MILLS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1918
AGED 56 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JAMES FREDERICK PAYNE
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 7th 1925
AGED 44 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE HENRY MILLS
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1943 ? AGED 87 YEARS
339. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
G.F. RALPH
STOKER PETTY OFFICER RN
300114
H.M.S. "LOWESTOFT"
9th MARCH 1918 AGE 34
340. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
3/10267 PRIVATE
F. BROOKER
E. KENT REGT. (THE BUFFS)
13th SEPTEMBER 1916
ALSO HIS MOTHER
SARAH ANN BROOKER
10th MARCH 1924 AGE 65
341. CURBS
ALEXANDER RICHARD DAVIS
AT REST 11th DEC 1912 AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH DAVIS
REUNITED 6th NOV 1956 AGED 89 YEARS
1911Census: Army Pensioner
342 C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
G/11572 PRIVATE
T.C. GRINSTED
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
13th JULY 1916 AGE 20
343. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE EDWARD AUSTEN
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1918
AGED 36 YEARS
"We shall Meet Again"
ALSO KATHLEEN BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AND THE DEAR SISTER OF MADELENE SAVAGE R.R.C.
DIED 30th OCTOBER 1918 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO OF
OUR
DEAR BROTHER
JOSEPH TYLER
WHO DIED 5th NOV 1928
AGED 60 YEARS
"Safe in God's Keeping"
ALSO IN
PROUD AND LOVING
MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
CAPT. T.A. SAVAGE R.A.
COMMD. 10th I.M.A. B'GDE.
KILLED IN EGYPT 26th JUNE 1919
AGED 37 YEARS
345. FALLEN HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES BROWN
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 19th 1913
AGED 84 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 29th 1939
IN HER 90th YEAR
"Reunited"
SECTION C C (ROMAN CATHOLIC)
346. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN
OF YOUR CHARITY
PRAY FOR THE REPOSE
OF THE SOUL OF
ELEANOR BELINDA O'BEIRNE
WIFE OF DENIS O'BEIRNE
H.M. CUSTOMS, ROCHESTER
DIED 3rd JANUARY 1916 AGED 52
"May She Rest in Peace"
"Jesus Mercy, Mary Hear"
347. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE
OF YOUR CHARITY
PRAY FOR THE RE[POSE]
OF THE SOUL OF
EDWARD RYAN
WHO DIED 2nd NOV 1897
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 25th JUNE 1899
AGED 60 YEARS
"On Whose [Souls] Sweet Jesus
[Have] [M]ercy"
[R.I.]P.
1881 Census: At 2 Slate Yard, Manor Street, Brompton, Chelsea Pensioner and Labourer
348. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR DAUGHTER
ELLEN FINCH
WHO DIED 9th MARCH 1908
AGED 34 YEARS
"I've Bid the World a Glad Farewell,
I've Done with Suffering Now,
And Never More one Passing Grief,
Shall Shade my Peaceful Brow"
ALSO
MARTHA MARGARET COLLINS
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 25th 1921
AGED 67 YEARS
349. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MRS MARY CLANCY
WHO DIED ON SEPT. 18th 1908
AGED 85 YEARS
A FAITHFUL FRIEND AND SERVANT
OF
COLONEL AND MRS W.T. DOONER
SOUTHGATE, ROCHESTER
Col. Dooner was one of Rochester's Mayors.
350. GREY GRANITE PEDESTAL AND CROSS, WITH SWORD
(James and John Mc Cudden are buried in France)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MAJOR
JAMES T. BYFORD McCUDDEN V.C.
D.S.O. & BAR, M.C. & BAR
M.M., CROIX DE GUERRE DE FRANCE
& AMERICAN MEDAL, R.A.F.
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED WHILE FLYING
ON HIS WAY TO DUTY IN FRANCE
9th JULY 1918
AGED 23 YEARS
R.I.P.
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLIGHT SERGEANT WILLIAM McCUDDEN R.F.C.
(PILOT INSTRUCTOR)
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED WHILE FLYING AT GOSPORT
1st MAY 1915
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO
2nd LIEUT JOHN ANTHONY McCUDDEN , M.C., R.F.C.
(PILOT)
KILLED IN AERIAL COMBAT
OVER BUSIGNY NEAR LE CATEAU, FRANCE
18th MARCH 1918
AGED 20 YEARS
"Fly on Dear Boys from this Dark World of Strife,
On to the Land of Promise to Eternal Life,
They are not Dead, such Spirit never Dies,
They are Unquenchable, They only Sleep"
The Three Brothers were Joiners in the Royal Engineers
ALSO
ARTHUR SCOTT SPEARS
THEIR BROTHER IN LAW
KILLED BY THE EXPLOSION IN
H.M.S. "PRINCESS IRENE"
27th MAY 1915
AGED 29 YEARS
R.I.P.
ALSO
MAURICE VINCENT McCUDDEN
LATE R.A.F.
LAST SON OF MRS A,. McCUDDEN
AND THE LATE W.H. McCUDDEN
WHO DIED 13th DECEMBER 1934
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THEIR FATHER
WILLIAM H. McCUDDEN
LATE WARRANT OFFICER, R.E.
WHO DIED OF INJURIES ACCIDENTALLY
RECEIVED ON THE RAILWAY ON JULY 5th 1920
AGED 56 YEARS
R.I.P.
EXTRACT FROM "THE BOOK OF GILLINGHAM", NORMAN TOMLINSON, 1979
"Major James Thomas Byford McCuden, V.C., D.S.O. (And Bar), M.C. (and Bar), M.M., Croix de Guerre, was the leading British fighter pilot of World War 1 with 57 confirmed victories.
The Irish Mc Cudden family of Gillingham centred their lives on the Royal Engineers at Brompton Barracks and later the Royal Flying Corps, giving this country loyal and distinguished service which decimated their family.
The father, William won the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving a child from drowning. He deserved a decoration for tending a wounded British officer under fire at the Battle of Kel-el-Kebir but for the fact he was acting against orders! He married Amelie Byford, the landlord's daughter of the Shipwright's Arms, and had four sons and two daughters. William (junior), or Bill, was the fourth NCO to qualify as an RFC pilot, and was killed as a flying instructor; daughter Mary's husband, a Naval petty officer, died in the explosion which destroyed the minelayer HMS Princess Irene at Sheerness. (John) Anthony followed his brothers as a pilot but the "dash" which won him the Military Cross with seven victories, caused him to be shot down by aircraft of Von Richthofen's circus.
"Jimmy", as he was known , was well disciplined, protecting his pilots unnecessary loss and leading his his B Flight of 56 Squadron, in the new fighter SE5a, with intelligent tactics, skilful flying and accurate markmanship. He was flying to take command of 60 Squadron when he crashed in trees at Auxi-le-Chateau on 9th July 1918 and died two hours later. Just before his death, Gillingham Council had made him an Honorary Freeman of the town. Jimmy's war experiences have been published under the titles, Flying Fury, and Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps ."
FROM THE CHATHAM OBSERVER, 10th JULY 1920
"The death occurred in Wandsworth Hospital the previous Monday of Mr William Henry Mc Cudden of Kingston , who fell from a train between Waterloo and Vauxhall on Saturday. He sustained fatal injuries. He was father of the late Major J.T.B. Mc Cudden, VC, the famous airman, and formerly served in the Royal Engineers and was well known in the Borough. Whilst a Bugler he was awarded a Bronze Medal for Life Saving off Gillingham Pier.................."
FUNERAL
".........the coffin was conveyed on a gun carriage drawn by four horses. Eight Sergeant Majors of the Royal Engineers were pall bearers. Among the family mourners were his brother in law Mr W. Byford and, representing the RAF, Major Inchall, VC....."
351. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES COLLEDGE WHO DIED NOV 15th 1914 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO EDWIN FRANCIS COLLEDGE WHO DIED APRIL 11th ? 1914 ? AGED 1 YEAR
352. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANNIE E. O'KEEFE
WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1916
AGED 48 YEARS
"A Devoted Wife and Loving Mother,
Our Lives reflect the Fruits of her Labour"
R.I.P.
ALSO HUGH O'KEEFE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 30th 1934
IN HIS 80th YEAR
ALSO HUGH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1941
AGED 44 YEARS
353. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE JAMES RICHARDSON AT REST 2nd FEB 1916 AGED 37 YEARS
354. CURBS
THOMAS RYAN WHO PASSED AWAY 2nd AUGUST 1916 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO KATE M. RYAN WHO PASSED AWAY 29th SEPT 1937 AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS HENRY RYAN WHO PASSED AWAY 21st SEPT 1927 AGED 37 YEARS
1911 Census: Thomas Ryan, Sen., at Sheerness, Guard H.M. Customs
355. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT EDWARD (BERT) MORGAN
SERGT. M.T. A.S.C.
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
FLORENCE MORGAN
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1917 AGED 31 YEARS
"Though Lost to Sight, to Memory Ever Dear"
1911 Census: Same man?, Fitter and Turner, H.M. Dockyard
356. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PATRICK KELLY
WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1918
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO MAURICE KELLY
WHO DIED 16th NOV 1940
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO EDITH ADELAIDE KELLY
WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1964
AGED 86 YEARS
"Reunited"
1911 Census: Patrick Kelly ?, Ship Painter; Maurice Kelly, Charge hand of Labourer, H.M. Dockyard
357. CURBS
JOHN PICKETT WHO DIED 3rd AUGUST 1918 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO AMY PICKETT WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1928 AGED 8 ½ YEARS
358. C.W.G.C HEADSTONE
R. HOGAN
OFFICER'S STEWARD 2nd RN
L/5283
H.M.S. "COVENTRY"
27th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 24
359. CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD LONG WHO DIED JANUARY 1914 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO CLARE HIS DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JAN 1st 1915
360. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
L.A. RYAN
SHIPWRIGHT RN 346 118
H.M.S. "PEMBROKE"
21st APRIL 1916 AGE 29
ALSO HIS WIFE MABEL
8th NOVEMBER 1979 AGE 86
"Dearest Wife and Mother"
SECTION YY
361. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
CH/ 19162 PRIVATE
L.G. DRURY
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
23rd APRIL 1918 AGE 19
(Date of the Zebrugge Raid)
MY DEAR WIFE SARAH DRURY WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1932 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE DRURY WHO DIED 29th JANUARY 1941 AGED 79 YEARS
362. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
TR/10/88712 PRIVATE
W.B. MOORE
29th TRAINING RESERVE BN
16th JULY 1917 AGE 17
"Gone from All
But not Forgotten
Ever to our Memory Dear"
363. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
H.F. BANCE
PAINTER 1st CLASS RN 147929
H.M.S. "DIGBY"
21st JULY 1915 AGE 42
"Lest We Forget"
364. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MERCY MARGARET WOOLLETT
DIED 15th FEB 1915
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
RICHARD EDWARD WOOLLETT
DIED 9th APRIL 1921
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN WOOLLETT
DIED 25th JUNE 1921
AGED 42 YEARS
"At Rest"
1911 mCensus: Richard Woollett, Retired Boiler Riveter, H.M Dockyard; William, Skilled Labourer, H.M. Dockyard
365. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARTHA EDITH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM THOMAS LANGDON
WHO FELL ASLEEP FEBRUARY 28th 1915
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS LANGDON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1920
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO PTE. A.E. LANGDON 7th R.W.K. REGT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION
JULY 2nd 1916 AT THE BATTLE OF
MANTAUBON, FRANCE
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO MAY
DAUGHTER OF MARTHA AND WILLIAM
WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1940
AGED 43 YEARS
1911 Census: William Langdon, Bricklayer; wife Martha, Sewing Machinist, (Tailoring)
366. PEDESTALS AND CROSS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIETT OVERY
WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 1915
AGED 74 YEARS
367. SQUARISH LEDGER FLUSH WITH GROUND
HERE LIE THE REMAINS
OF THOSE
RE-INTERRED IN 1962
FROM OLD BURIAL GROUND
WHIFFEN'S AVENUE
"Rest in Peace"
This was a Military Burial Ground, which was destroyed to make way for a car park; typically for the 1960's, as far as I know, no attempt was made to record monumental inscriptions. I suppose all the monuments were destroyed and dumped in landfill sites!
368. DRIVER MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, FORMERLY SITUATED AT "LUTON ARCHES"
DRIVER
IN MEMORY OF
JOSHUA DRIVER
DIED 30th APRIL 1898
ERECTED BY HIS SON
COUNCILLOR W.D. DRIVER
MAYOR 1899
SECTION XX
369. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
CH/15914 PRIVATE
C.A. ROBERTS
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
24th JANUARY 1919 AGE 31
370. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
SACED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WMILY? MURPHY
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1917
AGED 92 YEARS
371. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
CH/9214 PRIVATE
A.P. ATKINSON
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
23rd APRIL 1918
(Date of the Zebrugge Raid)
SECTION PP
372. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
161586 PIONEER
C.H. CLEMENTS
ROYAL ENGINEERS
1st APRIL 1919
373. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
255848 GUNNER
C. BURNOP
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
20th FEBRUARY 1919 AGE 43
374. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
L/9387 PRIVATE
J.F.C. HATT
E. KENT REGT (THE BUFFS)
13th NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 27
"With God at Rest"
ALSO WILLIAM ARCHIBALD HATT WHO FELL ASLEEP 3rd APRIL 1952 AGED 48 YEARS
AND OUR MOTHER SARAH ELIZABETH WHO FELL ASLEEP 5th SEPTEMBER 1933 ? AGED ? YEARS (One Line)
FREDERICK CHARLES HATT HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th APRIL 1941 AGED [69] YEARS (One Line)
375. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
262926 AIR MECHANIC
G.T. CARPENTER
ROYAL AIR FORCE
29th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 44
"We Weep and Cry, bot Oh,
The Hardest Part of All,
You did not say Good-Bye,
Sister, Brothers"
376. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
CH/17931 BUGLER
A.E. SMITH
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
1st SEPTEMBER 1917 AGE 21
377. HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL NASH
WHO DIED 3rd FEB 1917
AGED 39 YEARS
"Gone from us but not Forgotten,
Never shall thy Memory Fade,
Sweetest Thoughts shall ever Linger,
Round the spot where thou art Laid"
ALSO HARRIET ANNIE CASS
PASSED AWAY 29th MAY 1939
AGED 65
378. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
9033 PRIVATE
A. J. SHEPHEARD
E. KENT REGT (THE BUFFS)
14th SEPTEMBER 1916 AGE 25
"Just a Memory, Fond & True,
To show Dear Son,
We Think of You"
379. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
CH/15717 PRIVATE R.M.L.I.
A.F. AUSTIN
H.M.S. "CONQUEST"
28th MARCH 1916 AGE 27
"Rest in Peace"
380. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN GREGORY PROSSER
DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1915
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 6th JANUARY 1941
AGED 78 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO
ARTHUR JOHN DUNCAN PROSSER
DIED 24th NOVEMBER 1943
AGED 57 YEARS
381. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
CH/12326 PRIVATE
W.J.T. RUSSELL
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INF.
7th SEPTEMBER 1915 AGED 32
382. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
G.J. TURNER
H.M. DOCKYARD, SHEERNESS
H.M.S. "PRINCESS IRENE"
27th MAY 1915
H.M.S. "Princess Irene", a Mine Layer, was destroyed by an internal explosion, while at anchor in the Medway
383. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
T. SWIFT SERVED AS
D/1822 CORPORAL
T. CRUTCHLEY
7th DRAGOON GUARDS
28th JULY 1916 AGE 28
"At Rest"
384. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
30856 LANCE CPL.
G.F. KNOTT
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT
6th NOVEMBER 1917 AGE 38
JUNCTION OF SECTION P AND SECTION QQ
385. FALLEN HEADSTONE, BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES
DE BRISAC
WALTER HENRY SARGENT DE BRISAC
BORN MARCH 1824
DIED DECEMBER 1893
SOLDIER PEDLAR GENTLEMAN
WALTER HENRY SARGENT DE BRISAC AS A PEDLAR
De Brisac was the son of an army officer, who for some reason ,became a pedlar after serving in the army. After his malnourished body was found in the hovel he lived in, a public subscription was raise for his funeral and headstone; it is a great shame that more could not have been done to help him when he was alive !
END
Index of Names - from gravestones only
Names Index
ALBON 221
ALBORN 300
ALPHONSE 185
ANSELL 64
ARCHER 202
ARNOLD 257
ATKINS 196, 285
ATKINSON 319, 371
AUSTEN 9, 343
AUSTIN 379
BACON 307
BAKER 89, 205, 251, 253
BALDWIN 177
BAMBER 112
BANCE 363
BARKER 181
BARNES 51
BARTLETT 194
BARTON 149, 294
BATCHELLOR 8
BATE 15
BATHURST 278
BEADLE 208
BECK 259
BENHAM 236
BENNETT 59
BESSENT 66, 195
BEST 298
BETTNAM 253
BILLINGHURST 50
BIRCH 136
BIRD 53, 215
BISSELL 93
BLACKMAN 77, 225
BLAKE 200
BLANDEN 304, 306
BLISE 53
BOATMAN 273
BONHAM 317
BOORMAN 230
BOOTH 265
BOURNES 219
BOW 169
BOWHAY 85
BOXALL 42
BRECKNOCK 221
BREEZE 14
BRIGDEN 101
BRIGGS 44, 107
BRIGHT 235
BRINKLEY 147
BRISLEY 331
BROAD 109, 156
BROOKER 340
BROWN 158, 271, 305, 345
BROYDEN 326
BRUNT 214
BRYANT 69
BUCKHURST 7
BURFORD 88
BURNOP 373
BURR 211
BUSH 27
BUTLER 125
BUTTERIES 104
BUTTS 188
BYFORD 350
CALLOWAY 201
CARNIE 289
CARPENTER 375
CARR 21, 123
CASS 377
CASS 60
CAY 84
CHALMERS 41
CHRISTOPHER 274
CHURCH 22, 301
CHUTER 214
CLANCY 349
CLARK 63, 200
CLATWORTHY 324
CLAYTON 138
CLEAVES 204
CLEMENT 184
CLEMENTS 372
CLEVERTON 223
CLIFT 190
CLOTHER 70
CLOUT 167
CLOW 336
COATES 63
COCKELL 96, 97
COLE 149
COLLEDGE 351
COLLINS 124, 240, 348
COLYER 227
COOK 130
COOPER 17, 99, 294
COOTE 196
CORNWELL 65
CORRY 196
COSTER 166
CRANE 63
CROAD 152
CROUCHER 144
CROWDER 169
CRUTCHLEY 383
CUNNINGHAM 18
CURTIS 104, 121
DANIELS 142
DARLEY 325
DARRACOTT 74
DAVID 55
DAVIS 161, 341
DAWES 62
DE BRISAC 385
DIGGINS 143B
DIXON 143
DOHERTY 318
DOONER 349
DOUSE 151
DOWLING 51
DRIVER 368
DRIVER 62
DRURY 361
DUFFIELD 210
DUNCAN 271
DUNN 316
DUNSTALL 154
EASTMAN 71, 87
EDSER 184
EDWARD 338
ELLIOT 191
ELMORE 292
ELVY 180
EVERITT 37
EWART 92
FALKUS 277
FIELD 75
FILLEY 31, 38
FINCH 348
FINN 186
FINNIS 198
FITTOCK 163
FLOOD 120
FOAT 291
FOLKES 322
FOSS 156
FOSTER 40
FOWLER 309
FRANCIS 12, 153, 264
FRANK 293
FRASER 245, 261
FREEMAN 241
FRENCH 16
FUNNELL 243
FURMIN 52
GARRETT 7
GASKELL 194
GEE 98
GEERE 76, 115
GEORGE 217
GERMAN 266
GIFFORD 49
GILBERT 57
GILES 280
GLOVER 91
GODSIFF 83, 89, 106
GODWIN? 263
GOLD 35
GOODCHILD 87A
GOODHER 207
GOODWIN 4
GOWER 131
GOWERS 126
GRACE 47
GRAY 304
GREEN 199, 285
GRIEVESON 193
GRIFFITHS 146
GRINSTED 342
GRIZZELL 4
GROVES 302
GUNN 254
HALES 158, 287
HALL 85, 110, 141, 143, 171, 313
HALLEWELL 87
HARGRAVES 205
HARRISON 206
HARTLEY 320
HATT 328, 374
HEARN 3
HERBERT 144
HERSEY 256
HIGGINS 15, 102
HILLS 32
HINGE 122
HOBDAY 132
HOGAN 358
HOLAND 36
HOLDEN 234
HOLLAND 207
HOLLOWAY 73
HOPKINS 68
HOUGHTON 54
HOW 78
HOWE 186
HOWLETT 250
HUDSON 258
HUGGETT 228
HUGHES 80, 150
HUNT 182, 311
IGGULDEN 108
INGRAM 80
IRESON 298
JACKMAN 206
JACKSON 132
JARVIS 28, 76
JASPER 10
JEE 194
JENNINGS 34
JOHNSTONE 1
JURY 255KEATING 18
KEHRER 116
KELLY 220
KELLY 356
KENT 129
KILLIAN 233
KILLICK 110, 141
KING 36
KNOTT 64, 238, 384
LAKE 99
LANGDON 365
LANGLEY 178
LARKE 127, 311
LARMAN 129
LAW 48
LAWRENCE 187, 192
LAY 218
LEE 143A
LEECH 282, 287
LEGGETT 175
LENNOX 53
LEONARD 314
LEWIS 281
LINNELL 268
LIPOP 223
LITTLEWOOD 79
LONG 2, 107, 359
LOWRY 2
LUTER 132
LYDDON 180
MacCANNA 252
MAKIN 175
MANINGTON 136
MARTIN 172, 269, 270
MASON 61
MASON 68
MASTERS 103
MATHISON 5
MAXWELL 283
MAYNARD 297
McCAUD 48
McCREA 221
McCUDDEN 350
McGEORGE 116
McKEEN 158
MEDHURST 303
METCALF 267
MEWBURN 105
MILES 143B
MILLER 284
MILLS 338
MINCHIN 159
MITCHELL 182
MOFFAT 5
MOORE 111, 164, 224, 321, 362
MORGAN 355
MORGANS 232
MORRIS 239
MORRISON 286
MORRISS 315
MOSS 247
MULDER 45
MULLINGER 15
MURPHY 329, 370
NASH 377
NEWCOMB 11
NEWMAN 65
NICHOLSON 159
NIXON 208
NOBLE 222
NORRIS 244, 273
NOWELL 191
NUTT 75
O'BEIRNE 344
O'KEEFE 352
OVERY 366
PACKER 203
PAGE 119
PAINTER 324
PALMER 164
PANKHURST 118
PARHAM 77
PARKER 302
PARRY 242
PARSLOW 159
PARSONS 12
PATMORE 113
PATTISON 290
PAYNE 170, 338
PEABODY 301
PEARCE 229
PEARSON 38
PELLEGRINI 38
PERCH 174
PERCIVAL 67
PETT 168
PHILLIPS 2, 165, 192
PICKETT 357
PIKE 260
PILCHER 128
PIPER 19
PLAYLE 72
PLUMMER 57
POCKNALL 185
POCOCK 138
POPE 58
POVEY 207
POWELL 256
PRANGNELL 335
PROSSER 380
PUNT 327
QUARRINGTON 272
RADFORD 231
RALPH 339
RAMAGE 130
RANDALL 29, 92
READ 152
READMAN 117
REEKS 65
REEVE 173
REYNOLDS 301
RHODES 207
RICE 147, 148
RICHARDS 332
RICHARDSON 353
ROBBINS 26
ROBERTS 56, 161, 245,
369
ROBSON 59
ROGERS 71, 246, 288
ROLFE 309
ROSIER 160
ROSKILLY 212
RUBERY 249
RULE 86
RUSSELL 381
RUTHERFORD 144
RYAN 347, 354, 360
SAVAGE 343
SAXTON? 290
SCOTT 264, 350
SEAGARS 156
SENIOR 310
SHEPHEARD 378
SHEPHERD 262
SHEPPARD 213
SIBUN 174
SKINNER 151
SMITH 39, 92, 196, 231, 242, 376
SOAMES 226
SOUTHERWOOD 295
SOUTHEY 65
SOWTER 281
SPEARS 350
SPELLS 82, 128
SPENCELEY 337
SPRATT 296
SPURRIER 30
STAFFORD 77
STARTUP 133
STEARS 337
STEELE 333
STIGANT 137, 162
STOCK 303
STOTE 171
STRONGMAN 156
STUBBINS 174
SWIFT 383
TALBOT 330
TAPLY 130
TAYLOR 145, 165
TESTER 275
THEOBALD 155
THOMAS 20, 139, 225
THOMPSON 189, 209
THORP 48
THORPE 10
THORTON 43
THROWER 312
TIRSLEY 261
TRANT 217
TREADWELL 286
TRUSSELL 140
TUCKER 308
TUFFNELL 90
TURNER 382
TYLER 343
UNDERDOWN 151
UPTON 135
VICTOR 298
VINEY 26
WADE 179
WALKER 263
WARD 252
WARE 114
WARNER 134
WARREN 95
WATTS 183
WAYMAN 143
WEBB 324
WELLS 23, 24
WELLSTEED 13
WENN 157
WERNER 94
WEST 71, 87, 175, 216
WHEATLEY 49
WHEATON 35
WHITAKER 100
WHITE 181
WHITMORE 89
WILDISH 46
WILLAMOTT 111
WILLIAMS 216
WILLIAMS 88, 223
WINCH 248
WINSO 103
WITHECOMB 25, 29
WOLRIGE 33
WOOD 74, 81, 198, 276
WOOLLETT 364
WRAY 279
WREN 237
YOUNG 6, 159, 323
Sketch plan of cemetery
Monumental Inscriptions in St Mary's Church Hoo
Some Monumental Inscriptions in St Mary's Church Hoo, recorded by D.E. Williams 30th September 2011.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH FROM THE NORTH EAST
St. Mary's church, with it's tall tower, forms a conspicuous feature, on a ridge overlooking the River Thames, on the north, and the River Medway on the south. It lies slightly off the "beaten track", north of the road from High Halstow to Allhallows. Unlike most other parishes on the Hoo Peninsular, it did not expand, and the church keeps company with a small number of charming period buildings in a quiet spot.
However this quiet, somewhat obscure corner of Kent, did play a role in an episode of controversial national history. It was the Rector of St. Mary's, the Rev. Robert Burt, who performed the (illegal) marriage ceremony, between George, Prince of Wales and the Roman Catholic widow, Mrs Fitzherbert in December 1785. Hence the preferment given to the Rev. Burt, as recorded on the cenotaphic monument to him in the chancel.
The church was declared redundant 30 years ago, when it was purchased by the present owners, who have converted into their family home. Their conversion has been carried out with the greatest regard for the fabric of the building, and the monuments in the churchyard, which is very well maintained, are all in situ.
I am very grateful to the family for their hospitality, and for their co-operation and interest.
The inscriptions are all laid out, line for line, as in the original. Where the inscription is eroded, or where it can be reconstructed from the Registers and other sources, it is enclosed in brackets, thus [ ]
D.E. Williams 30th September 2011
1. Body Stone, South of Chancel
IN MEMORY
OF
A[LFRED HOAR]
SON OF
ROBERT & MARY ALLEN
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1848
AGED [2] YEARS
2. Cruciform Coped Stone, East of Church
South Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
FRANK THE BELOVED CHILD OF
ROBERT GEORGE AND CLARISSA ALLEN
WHO DIED 5th APRIL 1867
AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS
"[For of] such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CLARISSA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ROBERT GEORGE ALLEN
WHO DIED THE 11th OF JANUARY 1870 AGED 25 YEARS
"HER END WAS PEACE"
Robert George Allen is a son of Robert Allen, Senior. In the 1871 Census, he was with his father at Lowlands Farm
In the 1881 Census, he was living in Islington, where he was a Tramway Official. His second wife is Sophia; they
have three children, all born at Stoke.
3. Small Fallen, Eroded Headstone, Curbs, Once Railed, East of Church
IN MEMORY OF
LILIAN
DEAR DAUGHTER OF
FREDERIC JOSEPH
AND
EMMA SARAH ALLEN
BORN FEBRUARY 4th AND
DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1874
AGED 3 DAYS
[Verses Eroded]
Frederic Allen is brother to the above, in the 1881 Census, he is a Farmer of Fenn House.
4. Ledger on Ground, South of Church
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ROBERT ALLEN
FOR 33? YEARS CHURCHWARDEN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED AT
HIS RESIDENCE THE MOAT
THE 23rd ? DAY OF JUNE 1875
AGED[63] YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] DECEMBER 1896
IN HER 87th YEAR
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
Robert Allen, senior, was a Farmer. In the 1871 Census, at Lowlands Farm, 502 Acres, employing 11 men and 5 boys
5. Pedestals and Cross, Large Curbed Plot, East of Church
West Side
IN LOVING
REMEMBRANCE
OF
EDWARD BAKER
WHO DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1914
AGED 71 YEARS
"Grant him O Lord Eternal Rest"
North Side
ALSO OF
JANE BAKER
HIS MOTHER
WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1906
AGED 86 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE
ANN BAKER
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1933
AGED 90 YEARS
"May they Rest in Peace"
In the 1901 Census,Edward Baker was a Market Gardener
6. Ledger on Ground, North of Chancel
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS BALDOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 29th MAY 1847
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 10th OF FEBRUARY 1868
AGED 88 YEARS
Thomas Baldock was a Farmer. His will is dated 15th November 1831, with Codicil dated 6th April 1842.
He appoints his wife, Mary, son William Baldock and George Cobb of Bredgar, Farmer, Executors and Trustees.
To wife, household furniture, plate, linen, china, glass, goods and effects. After her death, the above to form part of Residue. To wife, and the other Trustees, Farming Implements and utensils, live and dead stock, money, stocks, funds and securities, goods, chattels and residue, Upon Trust. If they think fit they to carry on Farming Business, until his youngest child is 21, and during life of his wife, if she remains his widow and unmarried; with full powers to dispose of business. If it is carried on, they can hire labour and pay their salaries. Wife and children to live in Farm House and premises, during time business continues.
Upon further trust, estate not mentioned above, to be converted into money, and if business ceases, farming stock to be sold, and after death or re-marriage of wife, household goods to be sold, monies invested in Public Funds. Dividends in meantime, to wife if she fulfils above conditions, for maintenance and education of children. If she re-marries, son William can purchase any part of trust estate and effects for reasonable price. After death or re-marriage of wife, trustees to share legacies equally to sons. Details of trust conditions follow.
Thomas Baldock signs with his mark.
Witnesses: Charles Frederick Cobb, Solicitor, 12 ? Copthall Court, Throgmorton Street; E. Edwards, Surgeon, Strood
CODICIL
Appoints son George as joint Executor and Trustee. George and William can singly or jointly purchase all or part of trustee estate.
Witnesses: Thomas Aveling, Farmer and Andrew Webb, Bailiff to Mr. Cobb
PROBATE
Mary Baldock is sworn concerning clause in will. This states that children who have been advanced money, for marriage portion, apprenticeship or advancement in the world, not to have any share in trust estate or premises, unless they bring said sums into hotch pot or account for such sums. He will leave a note if he intends otherwise. Mary swears she has searched for any such note and failed to find one. Mary signs with her mark.
Probate granted 17th November 1856 (N.B. Nine years after death of Thomas Baldock)
7. Eroded Headstone and Body Stone, Close to Above
S[ACRE]D
TO [THE MEMORY OF]
FREDERICK BALDOCK
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
ON [ ] [SEPT]EMBER 18[58]
[AGED 39 YEARS]
[ALSO]
[ANN OLIVE ? ]
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ON [ ] SEPTEMBER 1858]
[AGED 34 YEARS]
In the 1851 Census, Frederick Baldock was a Miller at Lower Stoke, employing a Carter
BARNARD see BEAUMONT
8. Fallen Headstone and Two Foot Stones, North of Church, East of Path
[ ]
JOHN BEAUMONT
DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1860
AGED 55 YEARS
OLIVE ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 2nd 1885
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 7th 1883
AGED 47 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO HARRIET BARNARD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED DECEMBER 10th 1885
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO FRANKLIN SMITH
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 12th 1902
AGED 8 ½ YEARS
Foot Stone
J B 1860
F E S 1902
In the 1851 Census, John Beaumont is an Agricultural Labourer at Dean Gate, Hoo
His son John died at Turkey Farm, Stoke. Daughter Harriet Barnard died on the Isle of Grain
9. Headstone, Railed Plot, East of Church
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JOHN
THE BELOVED SON OF
WILLIAM & ELIZABETH BEAUMONT
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
11th DECEMBER 1890 AGED 17 YEARS
"Gone but Not Forgotten"
ALSO
NORMAN THORALD BEAUMONT
DIED 17th DECEMBER 1879
AGED 19 YEARS
"Not of those who have no Hope,
Sorrow we for one who's Gone,
But with Steadfast Faith look we,
Where he Stands before the Throne"
"Fought the Fight, the Victory Won,
By Earth's Storms no more Distressed,
Now he's Entered into Rest"
ALSO
DAVID WILLIAM BEAUMONT
DIED 13th SEPTEMBER 1895
AGED 9 MONTHS
"Suffer Little Children to come unto Me"
William Beaumont. At marriage at St. Mary's in 1872, William Beaumont was a Mechanic
BEEMAN see RIBBENS
10. "Book" Type and Curbs, North of Church, West of Path
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHRISTINE MAY
BEET
WHO FELL ASLEEP
AGED 10 YEARS
"Jesus called a
Little Child"ALSO
CHRISTOPHER
BEET
WHO PASSED AWAY
15th SEPT. 1962
25th JUNE 1959 AGED 15 YEARS
"Together
Abiding in Him"
BOWYER see SUDWEEKS
11. C.W.G.C. Headstone, East of Church
T/294588 PRIVATE
H.F. BROWN
ARMY SERVICE CORPS.
8th FEBRUARY 1917 AGE 36
"Grant him O Lord
Eternal Rest"
12. Small headstone, North West Corner
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS
BRICE
DIED 7th OCT. 1950
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ALICE HIS WIFE
REUNITED 12th MAY 1958
AGED 62 YEARS
13. Fallen Headstone, Large Curbed Plot
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE CACKET
WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1889
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 26th 1898
AGED 58 YEARS
" God moves in a Mysterious Way,
His Wonders to Perform,
He Plants his Footsteps in the Sea,
And Rides upon the Storm"
ALSO
CHARLOTTE EDITH
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 17th 1887
AGED[8] MONTHS
At son's marriage in 1883, George Cacket was a Labourer
14. Headstone and Curbs, South of Church
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY BELOVED HUSBAND
JOHN CHAPMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
APRIL 26th 1897 AGED 41 YEARS
"Welcome Happy Morning, Age to Age shall say,
Hell today is Vanquished, Heaven is Won Today"
"Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the
Death of his Saints"
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath Taken Away,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord"
In the 1891 Census, John Chapman was an Agricultural Labourer at High Halstow
15. Fallen, Eroded Headstone, Stone Curbs, Once Railed,( Pye Grave ?), South of Church
SACRED
[Eroded]
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM CHAPMAN
[WHO DIED] [ ] FEBRUARY 1[886]
AGED [63] YEARS
[ ]
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] march [1892]
aged 76 years
"[ ]en Labour how ? [ ]"
William Chapman died at Clinch Street, High Halstow, his wife died at High Halstow
16. Tablet and Curbs, South of Church
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CHEESEMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV. 16th 1953
AGED 64 YEARS
17. Headstone, East of Church
[ ]
EDGAR JOHN CHIPPERFIELD
DROWNED OFF SOUTHEND APRIL 16th 1900
AGED 24 YEARS
"Thy Will be [Done]"
18. Pedestals and Cross, Curbs, East of Church (See Interior)
OF YOUR CHARITY
PRAY FOR THE SOUL
OF
ROSETTA GEORGINA CHARLOTTE
DAUGHTER OF
CAPT. CONSIDINE 13th LIGHT DRAGOONS
SHE DIED JANUARY 17th 1900 AGED 83
19. Headstone and Curbs, Large Plot, East of Church
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZA COOKE
WHO DIED ON SUNDAY 22nd JULY 1923
AGED 66 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ELIZA COOKE
WHO DIED 24th SEPTEMBER 1937
AGED 70 YEARS
"Re-united"
In the 1901 Census ,Joseph Cooke was an Agricultural Labourer at Christmas Lane, High Halstow
20. Pedestals and Fallen Cross, Curbs, Large Plot, East of Church
East Side
IN
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
WIFE OF
ELIAS COOPER
SHE DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1902
AGED 62 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
North Side
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN COOPER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 1st 1907
AGED 44 YEARS
"May she be at Rest with the Lord"
South Side
IN MEMORY OF
ELIAS COOPER
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1911
AGED 78 YEARS
"Nearer my God to Thee"
In the 1901 Census, Elias Cooper was a Waggoner on a Cliffe farm.
21. Headstone and Body Stone, North of Chancel
IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
Mr DAVID CURTIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 23rd DAY OF DECEMBER 1837
AGED 33 YEARS
"A Pale Consumption gave the Fatal Blow,
The Stroke was Certain, though it was but Slow,
Lingering and Wasting Pains did me Sore Oppress,
Death Pityed my Sighs and Kindly gave me Rest"
David Curtis is mentioned in Stephen Ellott's will. His wife died in Whitechapel.
22. Headstone and Curbs, South of Church
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ARCHIE JOHN CYSTER
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 25th 1947
AGED 65 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO JESSIE MARY HIS WIFE
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 2nd 1958
AGED 71 YEARS
23. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs, North of Church, East of Path (See Interior)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THE REV.
CHRISTOPHER LE STRANGE DE BURGH
DELABAT
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 1913 – 1939
WHO PASSED TO HIGHER SERVICE
19th JUNE 1939 AGED 68 YEARS
R.I.P.
24. Ledger on Brick Base, Also Fallen Headstone ,on Large Curbed Plot, East of Church
Ledger
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ABRAHAM EDMONDS
DIED MAY 2nd 1896
AGED 55
"Farewell my Husband and Children Dear,
I am at Rest you need not Fear,
Weep not for me nor Sorrow take,
But Love my Children for my Sake"
ALSO
ABRAHAM EDMONDS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 11th 1904
AGED 65 YEARS
"Weep not for us our Children Dear,
Nor yet be over Sad,
The Fewer Years we Lived on Earth,
The Fewer Faults we had"
Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ABRAHAM
SON OF
ABRAHAM & ELIZABETH EDMONDS
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1880
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO
EMILY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1880
AGED 7 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
Abraham Edmonds was a Blacksmith; marriage at St. Mary's in 1859.
25. Headstone and Two Body Stones, North of Church, East of Path
STEPHEN and MARY ELLIOTT, DIED 1822 & 1805
IN
MEMORY OF
Mrs MARY ELLIOTT
WIFE OF
Mr STEPHEN ELLIOTT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH [ ] 1805
AGED 57 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
Mr STEPHEN ELLIOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER [9th ] 1822
AGED 77 YEARS
Stephen Elliott was a Farmer. His will is dated 25th January 1820.
To grandson John Grist, £100 from real and personal estate, which he leaves to daughter, Sarah, wife of Joseph Grist, Butcher of Stoke. To Mary Evenden daughter of Francis Evenden, late of St. Mary's, £10, to be paid from real and personal estate given to son John Elliott. To Mary wife of Joseph Angell of Stoke, £5.
The Lease of the Farm House, land and premises, where he now lives, rented from the Right Hon. Lord Henniker, to son John. Household furniture, farm utensils,stock, crops,cattle, plate, linen, money and personal property, after payments of debts and £5 to Mary Angell, to son John and daughter, Sarah in equal shares.
Half of freehold house, two cottages, garden and land in St. Mary's; the land in his own occupation, the house occupied by son John and the two cottages occupied by David Curtis. Also freehold land in Hoo and High Halstow and elsewhere in his own occupation to son John. The other half to his daughter, Sarah.
Son John, grandson, John Grist and friend John Vain of St. Mary's, Farmer, are Executors.
John Lockwood of Rochester, Gentleman is to be Supervisor of will; he has power to settle any disputes between the other parties.
Witnesses: H. Lockwood of Rochester, John Johnson of Rochester and Ann Lockwood
PROBATE
Son John renounces Executorship. Probate granted to other two Executors. Value of estate does not exceed £600
26. Curbs, Large Plot, East of Church
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN FENNER DIED MAY 9th 1903 AGED 74 YEARS
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HER HUSBAND DIED JULY 1st 1910 AGED 79 YEARS "Thy Will be Done"
In the 1881 Census William Fenner is an Agricultural Labourer at Moat Farm.
27. Headstone and Curbs, East of Church
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH WIDOW OF
AARON FOSTER
OF CATWICK MILLS, YORKSHIRE
WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1875
AGED 60 YEARS
"For so he Giveth his Beloved Sleep"
In the 1851 Census probably the Miller at Beverley, Yorkshire
28. Cut Down Ledger on Ground, Formerly Inside Church, North of Church, East of Path
ROBERT GUNNING, DIED 1828, FORMERLY INSIDE THE CHURCH
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT GUNNING ESQ.
OF ST. MARY'S HALL
IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 6th AUGUST 1828
AGED 36 YEARS
Said to have shot himself in the grounds of St. Mary's Hall? If a straight forward suicide, I don't think he would have been buried in consecrated ground, yet alone inside the church? The Times death notice records his "sudden death", the Gentleman's Magazine and Maidstone Journal simply have the standard death notice. The Burial Register entry is also a quite ordinary entry, e.g. there is no mention of a Coroner's Warrant
29. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs, South of Church
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN GUY
BORN DECEMBER 21st 1833
DIED SEPTEMBER 5th 1899
"Until the Day Break"
In the 1891 Census a Retired Farmer at Fenn House
30. Granite Curbs, East of Church
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM FRANCIS HAYTER WHO DIED 31st OCTOBER 1939 AGED 62 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE ROWENA HELEN HAYTER WHO DIED 22nd DECEMBER 1951 AGED 69 YEARS
31. Headstone, Very Eroded, North of Church, West of Path
[ HERE LIETH YE]
[ BODY OF ] [MART]H[A ] ? HILLS
[ DAUGHTER OF JOHN HILLS]
[ WHO DEPARTED YS LIFE]
[ [ ]DECEMBER 1699 AGED ]
[ ]
ALSO YE BODY OF[HER SISTER JANE?]
HILLS [ WHO DEPARTED YS LIFE]
[[ ] NOV.1699] AGED
17 YEARS
One can not be certain as to the attribution, but if the age of 17 on the lower inscription has been correctly read, this could be an accurate guess. The lack of Registers at St. Mary's prior to 1695 makes it difficult to confirm the age fitting one of the daughters of John and Sarah Hills. The will of John Hills, dated October 1728, mentions Sarah Hills, widow of John, (his daughter in law?). There is also a will of John Hills, Senior, a Farmer, who died 1700, but neither helps in this case. It is possible that this is the stone of one of the trio of John Hills, and that the age is much higher than 17 ?
32. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs, East of Church
FRANCIS GOSSIOT HOUGHTON
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 4th 1897
AGED 40 YEARS
Possibly the Civil Engineer at Erith in the 1891 Census?
33. C.W.G.C. Headstone, East of Church
M.N.
J. KNIBBS
ASST. ENGINEER OFFICER
MV INNISDU
20th SEPTEMBER 1940 AGE 21
"Thoughts drift back
to bygone days
Life moves on, Memory Stays"
MOTHER AND FATHER
34. Headstone, West of Church
(Anchor)
IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND
FRANK LAMPARD
WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1899
AGED 48 YEARS
"Rest in the Lord"
In the 1881 Census a Stoker on H.M.S. Albatross, this seems to tie in with the Anchor motif on the headstone. Died at Bell Street.
35. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs, Large Plot, East of Church
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
PERCY JOHN MARSH
WHO DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE
1st FEB. 1919 AGED 22 YEARS
"O God, May he Rest in Peace"
ALSO JAMES MARSH
DIED 21st FEB. 1936 AGED 74
"At Rest"
Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH MARSH DIED 14th JAN. 1951 AGED 90 YEARS
36. Red Granite Headstone, North of Church, West of Path
IN MEMORY OF
J.E. "MATT" MATTHEWS
1932 – 1977
ARTIFEX
LAST LEADER OF STROOD
COUNCIL
37. Headstone, North of Church, West of Path
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY MIDDLETON
WHO DIED JUNE 13th ? 1896
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO
JOSEPH MIDDLETON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 11th 1862
AGED 71 YEARS
In the 1851 Census, Joseph Middleton was an Agricultural Labourer. Mary died at Fenn.
38. Curbs, East of Church
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR HUSBAND AND FATHER JOHN ALBERT MORTLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP 20th JAN. 1941 AGED 69 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE EMMA
WHO FELL ASLEEP 5th APRIL 1952 AGED 81 YEARS
In the 1901 Census, John Mortley was an Agricultural Labourer of Fenn Road
39. Curbs, East of Church
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DANIEL O'RILEY
WHO DIED NOV. 16th 1938 AGED 77 YEARS "May he Rest in Peace"
40. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs, East of Church
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES PEEK
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
DECEMBER 24th 1899
AGED 80 YEARS
"He said at the last,
"Crown Him Lord of All""
ALSO
SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO JOINED HIM
DECEMBER 27th 1899
AGED 77 YEARS
"The Gates Apart for Me"
In the 1881 Census James Peek was an Agricultural Labourer at Fenn Bridge.
41. C.W.G.C. Headstone, East of Church, (See Interior)
174 GUNNER
W.W.E. PIPER
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
7th DECEMBER 1914 AGE 19
"Be thou Faithful
Unto Death,
And I will give thee
A Crown of Life"
42. Pedestals, Cross Gone, Stone Curbs, Once Railed, (Chapman Headstone Lying on Grave),
South of Church
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF HENRY SON OF
HENRY & ELIZABETH PYE
BORN MARCH 8th 1854 DIED MARCH 13th ? 1854
ALSO OF ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER
BORN FEBRY. 3Rd 1855 DIED NOV. 5th 1855
Henry Pye, of St. Mary's Hall, is buried in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Rochester, was a pioneering farmer and also a J.P. He drained and limed the land at St. Mary's increasing yields substantially. He was a friend of Thomas Aveling and utilised Aveling's traction engines. There is a portrait of him at Rochester's Guildhall Museum.
43. Headstone and Curbs, East of Church
IN
MEMORY OF
EMMELINE PYE
DAUGHTER OF
HENRY AND
ELIZABETH PYE
OF ST. MARY'S
HALL
JUNE 1859
AUGUST 1954
44. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone, North of Church, West of Path
THOMAS RAYNER, DIED 1791
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS RAYNER
SON OF THOMAS AND ANN RAYNER
OF THE PARISH OF HOO
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY ? [ ] 7th ?
[1791] AGED [21 or 24 ?] YEARS
[Eroded Verses}
(N.B. Not in Register)
45. Double Headstone, North of Church, East of Path (Two Foot Stones Moved Several Yards East)
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS RIBBENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 31st DAY OF JULY 1838
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF
JANE DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND ELIZA
BEEMAN
GRAND DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 18th DAY
OF JANUARY 1838
AGED 1 YEAR AND 7 MONTHS
ALSO OF
BENJAMIN BEEMAN
WHO DIED 10th MAY 1862
AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM BEEMAN
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1862
AGED 23 YEARSSACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
PHEBE SIMMONS
FORMERLY WIDOW OF
THOMAS RIBBENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 24th DAY OF DECEMBER
1854 AGED 77 YEARS
"A Loving Wife & Kind
And Affectionate Mother"
Thomas Ribbens was probably a Farmer. His widow Phebe married James Simmons, a Farmer of 15 acres at Clinch Street, High Halstow, (1851 Census)
46. Ledger on Low Stone Base, East of Church
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES INGRAM ROBERTS M.A.
RECTOR OF ST. MARY'S
WHO DIED ON THE 17th OF OCTOBER 1886
AGED 53 YEARS
"Precious in the sight of the
Lord is the Death of his Saints"
47. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs, East of Church
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FRANCIS JOHN SALTER
WHO DIED JANY. 29Th 1909
AGED 57 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
SHEARMAN see SMITH
48. Double Headstone, One Side Inscribed, (Foot Stone East Wall of Nave), North of Church,
East of Path
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF
JAMES SIMMONS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE ON THE 24th DAY
OF DECEMBER 1836
AGED 64 YEARS
"Whilst in this World, I did Remain,
My Latter Days I wear in Pain,
Until the Lord did think it Best,
To take me to a Place of Rest"
49. Fallen, Broken Headstone, North of Chancel
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ELIZABETH
SIMMONS
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1860
AGED 9 MONTHS
ALSO ELEANOR SIMMONS
WHO DIED 21st APRIL 1862
AGED 13 YEARS
DAUGHTERS OF
WILLIAM & JANE SIMMONS
OF THIS PARISH
ALSO ELIZA SIMMONS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st AUGUST 1869
AGED 20 YEARS
"Be ye also Ready"
ALSO WILLIAM SIMMONS
WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1880
AGED 64 YEARS
"Death's but the Voice that Jesus send
To Call us to his Arms"
ALSO JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1891
AGED 76 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
SIMMONS see RIBBENS
50. Small Headstone, Curbs, Large Plot, North of Church, East of Path
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDMUND SMITH
DIED JANUARY 3rd 1917
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN SMITH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 17th 1932
AGED 81 YEARS
"At Rest"
West Curb
ALSO HUBERT WILLIAM SMITH THEIR ELDEST SON DIED 8th OCT. 1957 AGED 75 YEARS
South Curb
HUBERT SMITH DIED 15th APRIL 1967 AGED 72 YEARS "Forever in our Thoughts"
North Curb
ALSO THANETTA MARY SHEARMAN YOUNGEST DAUGHTER AT REST 7th JULY 1968 AGED 78 YEARS
In an 1851Baptism of his child, a Labourer at Combe farm
SMITH see BEAUMONT
51. Headstone, East of Church
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE WILLIAM STANLEY
WHO DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1872
AGED 48 YEARS
"Go Home Dear Friends and Shed no Tears,
I Must be Here till Christ Appears,
Short were my Days, Long is my Rest,
Christ took me when he thought it Best"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE WILLIAM STANLEY
WHO DIED 22nd APRIL 1914
AGED 85 YEARS
"Till the Day Break"
52. Double Headstone, Two Body Stones, Stone Curbs ,Large Plot, Once Railed, N. West End of Nave
JOSEPH and ELIZABETH SUDWEEKS, DIED 1821 & 1797
Mr
JOSEPH
SUDWEEKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] DAY OF JULY
IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
1821 AGED 64 YEARS
[ Eroded Verses]
Mrs
ELIZABETH
SUDWEEKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 27th ? DAY OF OCT.
IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
1797 AGED 26 ? YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS AND FOUR
DAUGHTERS
SARAH, ELIZABETH
JOSEPH, JOHN, ANN AND JANE
"Farewell Dear Husband and Children
Dear, Adieu
By God's Command, I leave this World
And You
No More on Earth your Faces will I
See
But Hope in Heaven our Souls will
Happy Be"
NEAR THIS PLACE LIES
SARAH WIFE OF HENRY BOWYER
OF MAIDSTONE, AND DAUGHTER OF
JOSEPH AND ELIZABETH
SUDWEEKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF MARCH 1836
AGED 50 YEARS
Joseph Sudweeks was a Farmer. His will is dated 8th May 1809. There are two Codicils dated 8th March 1813 and 20th October 1818.
To Richard Everist of Hoo, Yeoman, one of his Executors, £5. To him and other Executor son Joseph Sudweeks, Upon Trust ,all freehold and leasehold estate to sell immediately, except lease of farm he now dwells in, for best price. Upon Trust that his son Joseph carries on farming business until testator's youngest child living at time of his decease is 21. If son Joseph carries on business to satisfaction of Richard Everist, he can continue to live in house. He can have £20 p.a. out of profits. Any of his siblings under 18 to have board and lodging until 21, except son John. Money from sales of property invested in Public Funds for maintenance and education of children, viz. Sarah his reputed daughter by Elizabeth Reynolds, Elizabeth, Joseph, John, Ann and Jane, and any other children he may have who are under 18 at his death. When his youngest child attains 21, cattle, farming utensils, tackle and effects to be valued, son Joseph to pay Richard Everist sum valued. If he refuses, Trustee can sell the same to share among children or their heirs if any are then dead. Details of such sale follows.
Witnesses: Jno. Prall, Jno. Prall and Thos. Church.
CODICIL A
Share to daughter Elizabeth not to be paid to her now husband, Phillip James, alias Phillip Berry, but solely to her, for her life. After her death the interest goes to the maintenance and bringing up of her children or child, if any living at her death.. The principal shared among them equally when all 21. If there are no children living at her death, then money shared equally between his other children. If son Joseph does not take over business, then lease stock to be sold, either to Joseph or as trustees think fit.
Witnesses: Jno. Prall, Jas. Barnard and Thos. Church.
CODICIL B
Executors to provide a "decent Tombstone and cause it to be placed over my own grave and the grave of my late wife, Elizabeth formerly Elizabeth Reynolds, and pay for the same, not exceeding thirty five pounds"
Sums already advanced to any of his children, which they are indebted to him, at his death, to be deducted from shares bequeathed to them.
Witnesses: Jno. Prall, Richd. Prall and Thos. Church.
Probate 11th October 1821, granted to the Executors
Sudweek's second wife, also Elizabeth has no surviving monument. She left a will in accordance with her first husband's will, (Richard Caryer, Farmer of Frindsbury)
MARRIAGES AT ST. MARY'S
March 1788 Joseph Sudweeks to Elizabeth Reynolds
Witnesses: Stephen and Mary Elliott
August 1803 Joseph Sudweeks to Elizabeth Caryer of Frindsbury
September 1809 Henry Bowyer of Maidstone to Sarah Reynolds
Witnesses: Joseph Sudweeks and William Willard
53. Small Headstone, North of Church, West of and Facing Path
ALEXANDER TOMLIN, DIED 1697
HERE
LYETH THE BODY
OF ALEXANDER
[TOM]LIN SON OF
[THOMA]S T[OM]LIN
[LATE ?] [OF] EAST
[MALLIN]G WHO
[DEPARTED] THIS
LIFE [ ] [JUN]E YE 29th
[169]7 AGED 36
YEA[RS AND] [ ] MONTHS
Alexander Tomlin was a Farmer, from a family of Farmers and Millers of East Malling.
His will is dated 28th June 1697.
It should be noted that there were Thomlyns / Tomelyns at St. Mary's in the late 15th century
To his beloved brother John Tomlin of Burling (sic) , Yeoman 10s.
To brother Nicholas Tomlin of Town Malling, Chandler 10s.
To sister Avis Walter of East Malling 10s.
To beloved kinswoman Ann daughter of Edward Baldock of Aylesford 10s.
To beloved kinsman William Tomlin son of William Tomlin of Boxley £5
To beloved kinsman John Tomlin of Boxley £5
To David Ray of Hoo, Carpenter £5
To each of children of brother Thomas Tomlin, of Wrotham, deceased, 20s.
To be distributed to the poor of St. Mary's on day of his burial, 10s.
All his money, corn, cattle, household goods and movables to beloved brother Francis Tomlin of East Malling, he to pay debts, legacies etc. Francis also Executor
Witnesses: Samuel Collier, marks of-- Alice Hasling and Mary Champe
INVENTORY
Dated 3rd July 1697; assessed by Edward Kilby, Samuel Button and Henry Fletcher
Purse, apparel and ready money
Three score sheep
Two steers, one cow, two , heifers
Two milch cows
Six calves
Fifty six lambs
Three geldings, one stone horse, two mares, two yearling colts
Four hogs, one sow, ten pigs
Fifteen acres of wheat now growing
Two acres of beans
Fifty three acres of barley and oats
The wagon and harness, two dung carts, harrows
other things about the yard
Ten acres of hay that is mow? And some old hay
Half a pack of wool
Debts due to the dec. with ? accounted goods
Same that are dangerous
Things seen and unseen
Total
Endorsed by signature of Francis Tomlin £ s d
6 0 0
20 0 0
14 0 0
7 0 0
4 0 0
10 0 0
21 0 0
7 0 0
20 0 0
4 0 0
75 0 0
11 0 0
10 0 0
3 0 0
30 0 0
9 0 0
5 0 0
256 0 0
53. Headstone and Body Stone, Stone Curbs, Large Plot, Once Railed, North Side of Tower
JOHN and ELIZABETH VAIN, DIED 1829 & 1866
IN MEMORY OF
Mrs ELIZABETH VAIN
WIFE OF Mr JOHN VAIN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF DECEMBER 1829
AGED 51 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO JOHN VAIN
WHO DIED APRIL 29th 1866
AGED 97 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
John Vain was a Farmer; there are also farming Vains buried in Hoo churchyard. In the 1841 Census John was "Independent" at Wainscott, and in the 1861 Census, a Former Farmer in Frindsbury. He was born at Allhallows.
54. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs, East of Church
OF YOUR CHARITY
PRAY FOR THE SOUL
OF
ALFRED WILLIAM WHEELER
26 YEARS RECTOR OF THIS PARISH
DIED JULY 16th 1913 AGED 61 YEARS
R.I.P.
55. Headstone and Foot Stone, North of Church, West of Path
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
PHILLIS ANN WILLOUGHBY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th DAY OF MAY 1847
IN THE 30th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
KEZIA WILLOUGHBY
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 28th OF SEPTEMBER 1843
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZA WILLOUGHBY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1887
AGED 60 YEARS
Eliza Willoughby was the daughter of Thomas and Kezia, when she was baptised her father was a Labourer, living in the Poor House. In 1827 they lived in St. Mary's Street; in 1829 and 1833 they were in the Poor House again.
END OF CHURCHYARD
INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH
56. Classical Marble Wall Tablet (North Wall of Chancel)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT BURT L.L.B.
CHAPLAIN TO THE PRINCE OF WALES
RECTOR OF ST. MARY'S HOO
AND VICAR OF TWICKENHAM
MIDDLESEX
DIED OCTOBER 17th 1791
AGED 35
ALSO SARAH WIDOW
OF THE ABOVE ROBERT BURT L.L.B.
DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1845
AGED 82
ALSO ROBERT GASCOYNE BURT M.A.
SON OF THE ABOVE
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 59 YEARS
AND OF HIGH HALSTOW 51 YEARS
DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1875 AGED 83
ALSO JOANNA CURD WIDOW OF THE
ABOVE R.G. BURT DIED DECR. 23Rd 1876 AGED 69
THEIR BODIES ARE INTERRED IN THE
FAMILY VAULT AT TWICKENHAM
57. Small Tablet, Formerly in Chancel (West Wall of Porch)
SAMUEL COLLIER
RECTOR
OBIIT
FEB. X MDCCXVIII
The Rev. Samuel Collier left a noncupative will, i.e. spoken. He left everything to his wife, Elizabeth, whom he addressed as Betty; after her death, all to his "kinsman" Francis Collier. An inventory survives, containing household property and farm stock and crops, amounting to a value of £183 13s 0d. The witnesses to the nuncupative will were, Sarah Roots, John Boats, Servants, and Elizabeth Bennitt
58. Brass Plaque (North Wall of Nave, near Door)
ROSETTA GEORGINA CHARLOTTE
CONSIDINE
SERVANT OF GOD
JANUARY 17th 1900
AGED 83 YEARS
"Eternal Rest Grant unto her O Lord,
And Let Light Perpetual Shine upon Her"
59. Stone Tablet (East Wall of Porch)
IN MEMORY OF
CHRISTOPHER DE LABAT
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 1913-39
DIED 19th JUNE 1939 AGED 68
A MAN, KIND, SCHOLARLY, PIOUS
AND DILIGENT IN HIS DUTIES
THIS TABLET WAS PLACED HERE BY HIS FRIENDS
60. Brass Plaque and Painting of Christ with the Elders in the Temple, Formerly in Vestry
(North Wall of Tower)
CUTHBERT ISIDORE CONSIDINE WHEELER
ONLY CHILD OF THE RECTOR OF THIS PARISH
RECEIVED IN THIS CHURCH LAST COMMUNION
ON THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY 1901
DIED AT ST. EDWARD'S SCHOOL, OXFORD
ON ASH WEDNESDAY FEB. 20th 1901
AGED 14 YEARS
THIS PICTURE IS GIVEN BY THE PARISHIONERS AND OTHER
FRIENDS IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
61. War Memorial, Formerly in Chancel (West Wall of the Porch)
(The Reredos is now on the First Floor)
"Thanks be to
God who giveth
Us the Victory
Through our Lord
Jesus Christ"TO ALMIGHTY GOD FOR VICTORY IN THE WAR
AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES 1914 – 19
BERT BARTY SPO HMS VANGUARD
HERMON F. BRANCEN PT NORTHUMBRD. FUSLERS
EARLY BOARD CHAMBERS PT E. SURREY RT.
PERCY JOHN MARSH SPR. RL. ENGINEERS
WILLIAM WALTER EDWD. PIPER GUNR. RGA
CECIL THOMAS TUFF CAPT. RW KENT RT. "Rest Eternal
Grant unto them
O Lord and let
Light perpetual
Shine upon them"
62. Brass Plaque, Formerly in Chancel, (Modern Wall, First Floor, Beside Reredos)
EASTER 1903
THIS ALTAR WAS GIVEN
BY VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTION
AND ESPECIALLY IN MEMORY OF
JOANNA BURT DEC. 23rd 1876
ANNIE TOPLEY JUNE 22nd 1880
ELIZABETH PYE DEC. 4th 1880
JOHN CHAPMAN APR. 26th 1897
FANNY WHEELER MAR. 3rd 1899
ROSETTA CONSIDINE JAN. 17th 1900
CUTHBERT WHEELER FEB. 20th 1901
MARY COOPER FEB. 7th 1902
Index of Names on Gravestone only
NamesALLEN 1, 2, 3, 4
BAKER 5
BALDOCK 6, 7
BARNARD 8
BARTY 61
BEAUMONT 8, 9
BEEMAN 45
BEET 10
BRANCEN 61
BRICE 12
BROWN 11
BURT 56, 62
CACKET 13
CHAMBERS 61
CHAPMAN 14, 15, 62
CHEESEMAN 16CHIPPERFIELD 17
COLLIER 57
CONSIDINE 18, 58, 60, 62
COOKE 19
COOPER 20, 62
CURD 56
CURTIS 21
CYSTER 22
DE BURGH 23
DE LABAT 23, 59
EDMONDS 24
ELLIOTT 25
FENNER 26
FOSTER 27
FRANKLIN 8
GASCOYNE 56
GOSSIOT 32GUNNING ESQ. 28
GUY 29
HAYTER 30
HILLS 31
HOAR 1
HOUGHTON 32
KNIBBS 33
LAMPARD 34
LE STRANGE 23
MARSH 35, 61
MATTHEWS 36
MIDDLETON 37
MORTLEY 38
O'RILEY 39
PEEK 40
PIPER 41, 61
PYE 42, 43, 62RAYNER 44
RIBBENS 45
ROBERTS 46
SALTER 47
SHEARMAN 50
SIMMONS 45, 48, 49
SMITH 8, 50
STANLEY 51
SUDWEEKS 52
THORALD 9
TOMLIN 52
TOPLEY 62
TUFF 61
VAIN 53
WHEELER 54, 60, 62
WILLOUGHBY 55
Some Monumental Inscriptions in St Peter & St Paul Church, Stoke
Some Monumental Inscriptions in St Peter & St Paul Church, Stoke, Kent. Noted by D.E. Williams 2011.
ST PETER & ST PAUL FROM THE NORTH – WEST
DESPITE MANY BEQUESTS THE TOWER NEVER GOT ANY HIGHER !
1. Headstone, Very Eroded (Section D)
IN
MEMORY OF
MARY AUSTEN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE FEB. 17th 1781 AGED [ ]8 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN, SON AND DAUGHTER ?
[WHO LIE INTERRED ?] NEAR THIS PLACE
[Eroded Verses]
2. Headstone (Section A)
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM AYERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
IN PEACE 11th OF JUNE 1875
AGED 69 YEARS
"Jesus sought me when a Stranger,
Wandering from the Fold of God,
He to Save my Soul from Danger,
Interposed his Precious Blood"
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 8th 1884
AGED 76 YEARS
"Him that Loved me and gave
Himself for me"
ALSO CAROLINE HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 16th 1908
AGED 78 YEARS
"Come unto me all ye that Labour and are
Heavy Laden and I will give you Rest"
William Ayers, A Coal Merchant (1861 Census)
BARBER see BENNETT
3. Iron Cross (Section B)
FRANCIS (sic) ROSINA BARBER
DIED MARCH 24th 1914
AGED 33 YEARS
R.I.P.
4. Headstone (Section C)
IN MEMORY OF Mr JOHN BELL
OF THIS PARISH YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 28th AUGT.
1778 AGED 59 ? YEARS
ALSO Mrs ANN BELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 1st ? MAY 1801
AGED 77 YEARS
AND SEVEN CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
[Eroded Verses]
John Bell, Farmer. No Will but an Inventory in the Rochester Courts, dated 23rd June 1779, appraised by Samuel Button and Thomas Chambers
Wearing apparel
Goods in the Fire Room
Goods in the Brew House
Goods in the Milk House
Goods in the Cellar
Goods in the Small Beer Room
Goods in the Best Chamber
Goods in the other Chamber
Goods in the Garret
Hoggs
Horses
In Stable, Harness for 4 Horses
Harrows and Plough
One Waggon
Barn Tackling
Cow Cribbs etc in the Yard
One Cart and Wheelbarrow
Shovels, Spades & Working Tools
Cows and Budds
Total
£ s d
3 5 6
3 0 0
4 0 0
2 5 0
4 10 6
1 5 0
9 0 0
2 10 0
1 0 0
5 5 0
28 0 0
6 0 0
4 10 0
7 7 0
2 17 0
0 14 0
1 10 0
1 1 0
32 0 0
120 0 0
5. Headstone, Very Eroded (Section C)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs ELIZABETH BELL
WIFE OF Mr HENRY BELL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 22nd OF JAN. 1829
AGED 55 YEARS
A GOOD WIFE AND LOVING
MOTHER
ALSO SIX OF THEIR CHILDREN
ANN [ ] YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ELIZA [ ] YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
AND FOUR IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE
Mr HENRY BELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[THE ] OF AUGUST 1830
IN THE [64th ] YEARS OF HIS AGE
Henry Bell, of Stoke, Yeoman, Rochester Will dated25th August 1830
Son in law William Shearman of Cliffe, Carpenter and Andrew Webb of Stoke, Labourer are his Executors.
Household goods and furniture,farm stock, effects, implements, crops, money, to executors, Upon Trust, to sell and divide proceeds, equally among his children, Henry, John, Sarah wife of Edward Tulett, Ann wife of William Shearman, Elizabeth wife of Thomas Taylor, Matilda wife of William Ironmonger and Phyllis Bell.
If any of his children die without heirs their share to the others, if they leave children, their share for maintenance and education of those children.
Signs with a Mark
Witnesses: Thos. Jeal, Wheelwright, Stoke and H. Wickham, Strood
6. Headstone (Section C)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES BELL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 10th 1846
AGED 72 YEARS
"Today if you will hear His Voice,
Harden not your Hearts,
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 19th 1860
AGED 82 YEARS
"The Blood of Jesus Christ
[Cleans]eth from all Sins"
ALSO ELIZA SMITH
DAUGHTER OF F. (or E.) SMITH
WHO DIED JANUARY 1851
AGED 4 MONTHS
Mary Ann Bennett, wife of James Bennett, who was Publican of the "Ship Inn" (1881 Census)
7. Headstone (Section D)
IN AFFECTIONATE REMBRANCE
OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES BENNETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1882
AGED 45 YEARS
"Dear Mother has gone , the grave has
Received her, she has gone to the Lord,
Who by Grace hath Redeemed her,
It was Jesus that called her away"
8. Headstone, Large Plot (Section B)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY BENNETT
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1907
AGED 54 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO
FRANCES ROSINA BARBER
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 24th 1914
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO
EMILY BENNETT
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 16th 1915
AGED 51 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY BENNETT
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT REF DU BOIS, MAY 9th 1915
AGED 27 YEARS
BURIED IN BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY, FRANCE
Rear
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE HENRY BENNETT
DIED MAY 23rd 1916
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO
EMILY ROBINA GODDARD
DIED OCT. 26th 1918
AGED 28 YEARS
9. Headstone (Section B)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
REBECCA
THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM
AND HARRIET BROAD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1891
AGED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS , 3 WEEKS
"Weep not for me my Parents Dear,
For Christ has pleased to place me here,
Dry up those tears you shed in Vain,
You cannot call me Back Again"
ALSO
HARRIET ANN BROAD
THE BELOVED ? DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 26th 1893
AGED [26] YEARS
"I heard [the Voice of Jesus say]
Come unto [me and Rest]
Lay down [ ]
Thy head [ ]"
"Patience [ ]"
10. Headstone (Section B)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROAD
WHO DIED APRIL 23rd 1899
AGED 67 YEARS
"Oh , I miss her but how sadly,
A Bleeding Heart alone can tell,
I have lost her, Heaven has found her,
Jesus has done all things Well"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BROAD
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1912
AGED 83 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
11. Headstone (Section B)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND HARRIETT
BROAD
WHO DIED JULY 23rd 1906
AGED 49 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which
Die in the Lord, from henceforth,
Yea, saith the Spirit, that they
May Rest from their Labours"
12. Headstone (Section A)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH JANE
WIFE OF
JOHN ROBERT BUCKHURST
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th DAY OF APRIL 1852
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO
ANNE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th DAY OF DECEMBER 1835
AGED 9 MONTHS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
13. Headstone (Section A)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN ROBERT BUCKHURST
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 5th DAY OF APRIL 1869
AGED 74 YEARS
John Buckhurst, Grazier and House Proprietor, of Lower Stoke (1851 Census)
14. Headstone, Flaked (Section D
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE EDWARD BURBIDGE
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1876
AGED 36 YEARS
"Struggle through thy latest Passion,
To thy Dear Redeemer's Breast,
To His uttermost Salvation,
To His Everlasting Rest"
"[ ] I will in no wise Cast Off"
[ALSO THE ] [FOLL]OWING CHILDREN
[HENRY] [DIED] 7th ?APRIL 1862
[AGED 3] MONTHS
[ELIZABETH DIED] 27th SEPTEMBER 1862
[AGED 7] MONTHS
[GEORGE THOMAS DIED] 29th ? NOVEMBER 1863
[AGED 3] YEARS
[Rest Eroded]
George Burbridge, A Blacksmith. (1861 Census)
15. Headstone, Flaked (Section D)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM BUSH
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1863 AGED[2]7 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
"[Fare]well Dear Husband and child[ren too],
[By] God's Command I leave this [World and You],
[No] more on Earth shall I yo[ur faces see],
[But] Hope in Heaven we all s[hall meet again]"
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLI[AM BUSH]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] [SE]PTEMBER [1866] AGED [32] [YEARS]
ALSO ANN PORRINGER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 18th 1884 AGED 33? YEARS
"Watch therefore, for ye know not what Hour
Your Lord doth Come"
William Bush, Agricultural Labourer of Mill Houses, Allhallows Road (1861 Census)
CHAPMAN see SCOTT
16. Headstone (Section C)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS COLCHIN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 28th
1860
AGED 47 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
Thomas Colchin, in 1851, a Farm Waggoner at Sharsted, Doddington, born in Stoke (Census)
17. Headstone and Body Stone (Section B)
HERE LIETH THE REMAINS
OF
MARY DAVISON THE WIFE OF
JAMES DAVISON OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 24th DAY
OF JANUARY 1797 AGED 43 YEARS
"Farewell Dear Husband and Children Too,
By God's Command I leave the World and You,
No more on Earth I shall your Faces See,
But Hope in Heaven our Souls will Happy be"
ALSO SIX OF THEIR CHILDREN
ELIZABETH DIED THE 8th DAY OF MAY 1788
AGED 15 YEARS
JAMES DIED THE 16th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 17[88]
AGED 12 YEARS
THOMAS DIED THE 17th DAY OF JULY 1792
AGED 14 YEARS
AND THREE WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES DAVISON WHO
DIED THE 29th DAY OF JUNE 1814 AGED 58 YEARS
"Kind, Tender Parent he has been,
Tho' many Troubles he has seen,
But now his Body is at Rest,
We Hope the Lord his Soul will Bless"
ALSO TWO CHILDREN OF DAVID & MARY DAY
ELIZABETH DAY BORN THE 22nd OF APRIL
1805 DIED THE 28th OF SEPTEMBER 1806
WILLIAM DAY BORN THE 28th OF JULY
1806 DIED THE 22nd OF FEBRUARY 1807
James Davison, Yeoman of Stoke. P.C.C. Will dated 7th February 1810
To daughter Esther wife of Timothy Walter of Strood, Fisherman, £200 in instalments, over 8 years following his death. To Esther and daughter, Mary wife of David Day of Strood, Victualler, household goods, furniture, implements of agriculture, china and glass, equally. Money, securities, bonds, etc to Mary Day, David Day and John Vain,of St. Mary's, Yeoman, Joint Executors.
Witnesses: Wm Jefferys, Attorney at Law, Chatham, Wm Jefferys, Junior and Wm Nokes, his Clerks
18. Headstone (Section C)
JOHN DAW
DIED 26th NOVEMBER 1809
IN THE 69th YEAR OF HIS AGE
DURING THE GREATEST PART OF HIS LIFE
HE FILLED THE HUMBLE BUT CONFIDENTIAL OFFICE
OF A SHEPHERD
WITH EXEMPLARY DILIGENCE AND PUNCTUALITY
AT ALL TIMES HE SHOWED HIMSELF A PATTERN
HIGHLY WORTHY OF IMITATION
IN A TWOFOLD CAPACITY
AS THE MOST FAITHFUL OF SERVANTS
TO HIS MASTERS
AS THE MOST CAREFUL OF MASTERS
TO HIS FLOCK
OUT OF SINCERE RESPECT
FOR HIS RETIRED BUT USEFUL VIRTUES
HIS EMPLOYERS HAVE PAID THIS LAST TRIBUTE
TO HIS MEMORY
ANN THE WIFE
DIED 21st JANUARY 1811
AGED 59 YEARS
DAY see DAVISON
19. Headstone (Section B)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR WIFE
BESSIE DIXON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 9th 1910
AGED 31 YEARS
"Never shall she be Forgotten,
Never shall her Memory Fade,
Our Fondest Love shall ever Linger,
Round the Spot where she is Laid"
GODDARD see BENNETT
20. Headstone (Section A)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH GODDEN
WIFE OF
THOMAS GODDEN
WHO DIED THE 26th OF OCTOBER 1830
AGED 72 YEARS
"Farewell Dear Husband and Children Too,
By God's Command I leave the World and You,
No more on Earth I shall your Faces See,
But Hope in Heaven our Souls will Happy be"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS GODDEN
WHO DIED THE 25th OF MARCH 1834
AGED 71 YEARS
"Kind, Tender Parent he has been,
Though many Troubles he has seen,
But now his Body is at Rest,
We Hope the Lord his Soul will Bless"
21. Headstone and Two Body Stones on Stone Slab (Section A)
ERECTED
IN MEMORY OF HENRY GOODING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 3rd 1805 AGED 61 YEARS
"With Patience at the Last he did Submit,
And Murmer'd not at what the Lord thought fit,
In Grievous Illness, Smart and Pain,
When Doctors Skill and Physick were in Vain,
But with a Christian Courage did Resign,
His Soul to God at his Appointed Time"
Henry Gooding, of Stoke, Yeoman, Rochester Will dated 27th February 1801
To wife Ann £60 annuity for life, paid quarterly by Elizabeth Everist, his daughter who is Executor.
To wife Ann furniture of 2 rooms in his house, kitchen and chamber over it, she also gets £15.
To daughter Elizabeth Everist his lands and property, bonds, bills, cash, corn, plate ,linen, china, except that already given to wife.
To Richard Everist, son in law, goods and chattles on land and yards in his occupation, also corn, seeds growing on the land at his death. To James Bell, son in law, £100. To Henry Bell, son in law, £50. Latter to hold all lands now in his occupation for 20 years from Michaelmass 1801, provided that he pays Elizabeth Everist yearly rents.
Witnesses: John Pearce, Elizabeth Rosam and John Baker
22. Headstone, Oldest in Churchyard (Section A)
SIMON GOODWIN AND CHILDREN, 1675 – 1686
THE OLDEST MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD
SIMON GOODWIN
DEPARTED THIS LIFE YE 19th DAY
OF NOVEMBER IN YE YEAR OF OUR
LORD 1675 AGED [ ] YEARS
LEAVING [ ] SONS AND [ ] DAUGHTERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
NAMES OF THEM ARE THESE
THOMAS, ELIZABETH, ARTHUR,
NICHOLAS, SIMON, JANE, ROBERT
THOMAS YE 2nd DEPARTED THIS
LIFE JUNE YE 26th 1686 AGED
21 YEARS
RICHARD DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY YE 29th IN YE SAME YEAR
BEING AGED 24 YEARS
Simon Goodwin The headstone is the earliest one in the churchyard. No will has been found, but it seems certain that Goodwin was a Farmer; there was formerly in Stoke, a Goodwin's Farm
23. Headstone (Section A)
IN MEMORY OF
MARIA WIDOW OF THE LATE
RICHARD GOORD OF ALLHALLOWS
AND DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND MARY LATHBURY
WHO DIED THE 1st OF DECEMBER 1893
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD GOORD
WHO DIED THE 16th OF SEPTEMBER 1884
AGED 89 YEARS
INTERRED IN BOBBING CHURCHYARD
"Thine Eyes shall see the King in his Beauty,
They shall behold the Land that is very far off"
Richard Goord was a Farmer (Various Directories)
24. Grey Granite Pedestals, Cross and Curbs (Section A)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN MARIA
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
RICHARD AND MARIA GOORD
BORN MAY 23rd 1836 DIED DECEMBER 20th 1909
"Rest in Peace"
25. Grey Granite Pedestals, Cross and Curbs (Section A)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY GOORD
DIED 4th NOVEMBER 1913
AGED 75 YEARS
MARY GOORD
DIED 25th MARCH 1917 AGED 74 YEARS
26. Headstone (Section B)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY HILL
FORMERLY OF DEVONPORT
AND BELOVED WIFE OF
ADOLPHUS GROVES
WHO DIED OCTOBER 1st 1905
AGED 63 YEARS
"Whither thou Goest I will Go"
Mary Hill's husband, Adolphus, was a Labourer at H.M Dockyard at Devonport in 1901 (Census)
27. Headstone, Large Plot (Section B)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
STEPHEN HARBER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 16th 1911
IN HER 74th YEAR
"Afflictions sore, long time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till Death did Cease and God did Please,
To Ease me of my Pain"
ALSO THE ABOVE
STEPHEN HARBER
WHO DIED APRIL 30th 1931
AGED 88 YEARS
Stephen Harber was a Blacksmith at Middle Stoke (1901 Census)
28. Broken Ledger against South Churchyard Wall (Section C)
TO THE MEMORY
OF
ALFRED SIDNEY HARR[IS]
[ ] NEARLY FOUR YEARS
[ ] THE DEARLY LOVED
[ ]
AND OF [ ]
THE REVD. A.E.O. HARRIS
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
AND
ELIZA SOPHIA
HIS WIFE
HE WAS BORN FEB. 15th 1859
AND DIED DEC. 27th 1862
29. Headstone (Section A
IN MEMORY OF
REV. ALFRED EDWARD ORMONDE
HARRIS
FOR 37 YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
WHO ENTERED INTO REST JANUARY 10th 1894
AGED 67 YEARS
"Jesus saith unto him, "I am the Way,
The Truth and the Life"
HILL see AYERS
30. Headstone (Section B)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LAWRENCE HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
AMELIA HOBBS
WHO WAS DROWNED OCTOBER 24th 1900
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
LAURA MILDRED LAURIE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 1st 1900
AGED 2 MONTHS
"Gone but not Forgotten,
Never shall thy Memory Fade,
Sweetest Thoughts shall ever Linger,
Round the spot where thou are Laid"
31. Eroded Headstone, Foot Stone (Section A)
S J 1837 SARAH JEAL, MARCH, AGED 17 YEARS
M A J 1842 MARY ANN JEAL, MAY, AGED 2 YEARS
F J 1848 FRANCES JEAL, AUGUST, AGED 12 YEARS
S J 186[7]? SARAH JEAL?, DECEMBER, AGED 66 YEARS
E J 1863 ?E J 1867 EMILY JEAL, JANUARY/FEBRUARY, AGED 27 YEARS
T J 1868 THOMAS JEAL, DECEMBER, AGED 78 YEARS
Thomas Jeal In 1851, a Wheelwright at Middle Stoke, employing 2 sons, as well as being Parish Clerk (Census)
32. Headstone (Section D)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR NIECE
MARY ANN JOHNSON
DIED 11th APRIL 1900
AGED 16 YEARS
"But he said "Weep Not,
She is not Dead but Sleepeth"
LATHBURY see GOORD
33. Headstone (Section A)
IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE LATHBURY
OF THIS PARISH YEOMAN
WHO DIED THE 5th OF NOVEMBER 1825
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF FEBRUARY 1822
AGED 59 YEARS
JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 5th ? OF FEBRUARY 18[13]
AGED [11]YEARS
George Lathbury, Yeoman Farmer of Stoke, P.C.C. Will dated 10th June 1823, with Codicil dated 2nd August 1823
Son James Lathbury of Bow and Nathaniel Brister of Stoke, Yeoman, are his Executors. Desires to be buried in Stoke churchyard.
To son James and daughters Martha and Maria, £300 out of £400 stock bought in the 5% (now in the 4%) They to share the £300 equally, they also share household furniture, linen, plate, glass etc.
To daughter Mary, wife of Edward Tanner of Rochester and daughter Elizabeth wife of Richard Fenner of Chatham, six freehold tenements under one roof east of his dwelling house, and south of his garden in Stoke, occupied by Kendal, Philpot, Usher and Frazier, the other two, empty, equally. To son James and daughters Martha and Maria, his now dwelling house and three houses occupied by John Kemsley, Jones and Ann Knight, with stables, all in Stoke, in equal shares.
To grandson, James Dobson of Stoke, £10. To grand daughter, Mary Lewin of St. Mary's £10. To grand daughter Sarah Dobson, £10, at 21 years.
Residue to his three children.
Witnesses: Wm. Buck, Geo. Knight and John Kemsley
CODICIL
Son John of Luddesdown, Victualler, also to be an executor
Witness: Geo. Knight
8th December 1825. Betty Lathbury, Widow of 4 King Street,Poplar, swears on oath that Codicil is in George Lathbury's hand.
Proved 16th December 1825
34. Headstone (Section D)
IN
MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH LORDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1872
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES LORDEN
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1882
AGED 38 YEARS
"Weep not Dear Friends but be Content,
For unto you we were only Lent,
The Lord has only had his Due,
And Very Soon may call for You"
ALSO SARAH LORDEN
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1885
AGED 81 YEARS
Joseph Lorden, a Shepherd in 1851 at Combe Farm in St. Mary's? (Census)
35. Headstone (Section B)
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THOMAS LOYNES, DIED1748
HERE LIETH YE BODY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THOS. LOYNES LATE BOATSWAIN
OF HIS MAJ. SHIP MARLBOROUGH
WHO DIED YE 3rd SEPT. 174[8]
AGED 68 YEARS
Thomas Loynes, husband of Elizabeth, moved to Chalk, where he died in 1759, but his Rochester Court Will was written (in his own hand) at Stoke. It is dated 1st November 1748
To son Roger £10 from his Superannuation Money, when paid, and best suit of clothes, four good shirts, hats and wigs. Rest of estate to daughter Frances wife of Nathaniel Boatham of Stoke, she is also Executor.
Witnesses :Joshua Powell, Clerk (Vicar) and William Martin.
36. Headstone, Large Plot, "Crazy" Paving (Section B)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
RICHARD MUGGERIDGE
WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1859
AGED 46 YEARS
"Her Years of Probation were Few,
But Jesus had Taught her to Pray,
And Jesus her Saviour she Knew,
Before she was Summon'd Away,
She frequently Longed to be Gone,
To join the Blest Spirits Above,
To sit on Immanuel's Throne,
And feel all the Transports of Love"
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD MUGGERIDGE
WHO DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1883
AGED 74 YEARS
"I bring my Sins to Thee,
The Sins I cannot count,
That all may Cleaned be,
I thy once opened Fount,
I bring them Saviour all to Thee,
The Burden is too Great for Me"
Richard Muggeridge, a Grazier of 400 acres of Saltings (1861 Census), Farmer at Brister's Farm?, Grain Road, 33 acres, employing one man (1871 Census)
37. Pedestals, Cross Broken, Curbs (Section B)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF OUR DARLING BOY
JAMES MUGGERIDGE
DIED OCT. 27th 1888
IN HIS 5th YEAR
ALSO OLIVE & FLORENCE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
38. Headstone and "Crazy" Paving (Section B)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR WILLIAM MUGGERIDGE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1899
AGED 13 YEARS
"For some wise End our Lord Knew Best,
Our Youngest Son has gone to Rest,
So at his Will we Humbly Bow,
For he is in Heaven and Happy now"
39. Headstone (Section A)
PRISCILLA NISBET, WIFE OF HENRY NISBET
OF LEADENHALL STREET, DIED 1818
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
PRISCILLA WIFE OF
Mr HENRY NISBET
OF LEADENHALL STREET
LONDON
WHO DIED AUGUST THE 21st
1818 AGED 39 YEARS
Henry Nisbet, husband of Priscilla, left a P.C.C. Will when he died in 1836. It contains no reference to Stoke. He did have an interest in Oyster Beds in Essex.
40. Ledger on Ground, Originally inside Church ? (Section C)
HERE
LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
THOMAS PARKER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY
YE 1st 1730 AGED 41? YEARS
Thomas Parker, this ledger may have originally been inside the church?
41. Classical Chest Tomb, Large Plot, Once Railed (Section D)
North Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELEANOR WIFE OF JAMES PEARSON, ESQ.
WHO DIED 24th DECEMBER 1825
AGED 59?
South Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES PEARSON ESQ.
WHO DIED OCTOBER 23rd 1844
AGED 85
West Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF THE REVEREND
JAMES PEARSON
WHO WAS CURATE AND
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
34 YEARS AND
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
14th MAY 1856
AGED 64
James Pearsom, died 1844 was Collector of Excise at Rochester (Death Notice in "The Times")
Rev. James Pearson, also farmed 106 acres, employing 4 men, and 4 women and children.
PORRINGER see BUSH
42. Side Panel from Ruined Classical Chest Tomb (Section A)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE REV. BENJAMIN POWEL
LATE CURATE OF THIS PARISH
AND ALSO OF THE PARISH OF ALLHALLOWS 28 YEARS
WHO DIED JANUARY 31st? 1814
AGED 52 YEARS
43. Fallen Headstone (Section A)
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM REYNOLDS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 8th 1890
AGED 67 YEARS
"The Cup is Bitter, the Sting Severe,
To Part with One we Loved so Dear,
The Trial is Hard we'll not Complain,
But Trust in Heaven to Meet Again"
ALSO WILLIAM REYNOLDS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1909
AGED 85 YEARS
INTERRED IN SITTINGBOURNE CEMETERY
William Reynolds, was a Labourer at Malmaynes (1881 Census)
44. Headstone (Section B)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALBERT REYNOLDS
WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th AUGUST 1899
AGED 35 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved, Sleep and take thy Rest,
Lay down thy Head upon thy Saviour's Breast,
We Loved thee well but Jesus Loved thee Best,
Goodnight! Goodnight! Goodnight!"
45. Fallen Headstone (Section A)
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JULIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
DANIEL RILEY
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1888
AGED 64 YEARS
"Whilst in the World, I did Remain,
My Latter Days were Grief and Pain,
But when the Lord, he thought it Best,
He took me to a Place of Rest"
Julia Riley, in 1881 she is a widow of Lower Stoke,and a Washerwoman, she has two sons, one an Agricultural Labourer, the other a Merchant Seaman. She was born in Ireland. (Census)
46. Headstone (Section B)
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SCOTT OF YS PARISH
WHO DIED YE 6th OF JUNE 1769
AGED 56 YEARS
"Afflictions Sore long time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God did Please to give me Ease,
And Free me from all my Pain"
John Scott, probably a Farmer, he died at "Tuders Farm" (Register)
47. Headstone (Section B)
JOHN SCOTT OF "TUDERS" or TUDOR FARM, DIED 1769
HERE LIETH THE REMAINS
OF
ALICE SCOTT WIDOW OF
JOHN SCOTT OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY THE
28th 1795 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO THREE OF HER CHILDREN
MARY SCOTT DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER THE 14th 1759 AGED 9 MONTHS
JOHN SCOTT DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY THE 11th 1780 AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO Mrs HANNAH CHAPMAN WIFE
OF Mr EDMUND CHAPMAN OF
THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER THE 28th 1784 AGED 29 YEARS
SMITH see BELL
48. Headstone (Section A)
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY STEDMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 9th 1885
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS STEDMAN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th ? 1886
AGED 80 YEARS
[Rest Eroded]
Thomas Stedman, an Hay Binder in 1861 (Census)
49. Grey Granite Pedestals, Celtic Cross (Section B)
IN MEMORY OF THE
REVD. THOMAS JOHN
CLEAVE WARNE M.A.
15 YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 16th 1909
AGED 54 YEARS
"My Trust is in the Tender Mercy of
God for Ever and Ever"
50. Headstone (Section D)
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
CHARLES WATSON
DIED JULY 23rd 1882
AGED 19 YEARS
"Dearest Son thou hast Left us,
And thy Loss we Deeply Feel,
But 'tis God who hath Bereft us,
He can all our Sorrow Heal,
Yet again we Hope to Meet thee,
When the Day of Life is Fled,
Then in Heaven with Joy to Greet thee,
Where no Farewell Tear is Shed"
ALSO
WILLIAM DIED APRIL 16th 1871
AGED 2 YEARS , 11 MONTHS
CLARA DIED APRIL 30th 1871
AGED 5 WEEKS
JOHN DIED SEP. 3rd 1871
AGED 14 YEARS
ERNEST JOHN DIED FEB. 5th 1874
AGED 14 MONTHS
ARTHUR DIED SEP. 27th ? 1881
[AGED 2 YEARS]
[ALSO] JOHN WATSON
[Rest eroded]
Charles Watson, an Agricultural Labourer of Lower Stoke (1881 Census)
51. Pedestals, Fallen Cross, Curbs (Section B)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE ELIZA WICKENS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF H. WICKENS
LATE CORPORAL KENT C.C.
DIED 26th MAY 1912 AGED 61 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
H. Wickens, husband of Jane, was a Kent Police Corporal at Cliffe (1901 Census)
52. Headstone (Section A)
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE WILLOUGHBY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 20th 1888
AGED 44 YEARS
SHE WAS A LOVING WIFE AND AN
AFFECTIONATE MOTHER
"Her End was Joy and Peace,
She fell asleep in Jesus"
THE FOLLOWING WORDS WERE SUNG
BY HER REPEATEDLY THE LAST FEW
DAYS OF SOJOURN HERE
"Just as I am without one Plea,
But that thy Blood was Shed for Me,
And that thou bidds't me Come to Thee,
O, Lamb of God, I Come, I Come"
"She is not Dead but Sleepeth"
George Willoughby, husband of Eliza, a Waggoner at Malmaynes (1881 Census)
53. Headstone (Section A)
IN
LOVING AND AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
GEORGE WILLOUGHBY
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED AT COOLING
BY A FALL OF CHALK JUNE 10th 1899
AGED 36 YEARS
"For what is your Life ? It is even a Vapour,
That Appeareth for a Little Time, and then,
Vanisheth Away"
George Willoughby, died 1899, was an Agricultural Labourer at Malmaynes in 1881 (Census) he may have been at Barton's Farm, Hoo in 1891 (Census). His death was reported in the "Chatham News", 17th June 1899
SHOCKING FATALITY AT COOLING - MAN BURIED ALIVE IN A CHALK-HOLE"George Willoughby, a waggoner in the employ of Mr Frederick Baker at Marsh Gate Farm, Cooling, met his death in a terrible manner on Saturday morning last. Together with his son, a lad aged 14, he had gone to get chalk from a chalk-hole in the village, when a sudden fall of earth buried him and killed him instantly.
The son had a remarkable escape, he having stepped aside only a moment previously to take a rest.
As it was, the earth covered his legs and he experienced some difficulty in releasing himself. The boy showed great presence of mind under the trying circumstances. Before running for assistance he first shovelled away the earth from his father's head, but unfortunately this availed the poor fellow nothing as life was already extinct.
The sad affair was investigated before Mr W. J. Harris, County Coroner at the Horse Shoe Inn, Cooling, on Monday afternoon. The first witness called was.
Ellen Emma Smith, sister in law to the deceased who gave evidence of identification. The deceased resided at Marsh-gate Farm, Cooling, was 36 years of age and was employed as waggoner.
George Willoughby, the little son of the deceased, said he worked with his father as mate. At eight o'clock on Saturday morning last, he went with deceased to Cooling chalk-hole for two loads of chalk.
Deceased picked the chalk underneath and witness shovelled it up into the cart. When witness had finished, deceased told him to stand back and have a blow. Witness turned round to look at the horses, and almost immediately there was a fall of earth.. It came up to witnesses knees and buried his father completely under it. Witness struggled and got out, and then tried to to find his father with the shovel. He at last came across his head downwards. He pulled him out and ran for assistance. Mr Spearman came quickly, but deceased was dead. Witness believed he was killed instantly.
Henry Croucher, bailiff to Mr George Tapp, of Cooling Castle, deposed to being attracted by the cries of the last witness. He went into the chalk-hole and found deceased buried in the earth with the exception of his head, which had been uncovered. He was quite dead. Witness assisted to get him out and convey him to the farm.
Mr Arthur Boolda Rogers, surgeon in practise at Cliffe, said that he was called to see the body. He found that the deceased had been struck on the forehead. There was also a cut on the cheek, and considerable bruising all over the body. In witnesses opinion death, which must have been instantaneous was cause by concussion of the brain.
The jury returned a verdict of "accidental death"
54. Fallen Headstone (Section A)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIET
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE WILLOUGHBY
WHO DIED AT PARSONAGE FARM, STOKE
DECEMBER 20th 1907
AGED 77 YEARS
AFTER A LONG AND PAINFULL ILLNESS SHE WAS
QUITE READY AND PASSED AWAY IN PEACE
"We shall Meet Again"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WILLOUGHBY
CHURCHWARDEN FOR THE REV. WARNE
FOR 16 YEARS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1909
AGED 76 YEARS
"Passed away in Peace"
George Willoughby, died 1909, a Farm Servant, at Parsonage Farm ?(see Harriet Willoughby, died 1907)
END
Index of names from gravestones only
Names
AUSTEN 1
AYERS 2
BARBER 3, 8
BELL 4, 5, 6
BENNETT 7, 8
BROAD 9, 10, 11
BUCKHURST 12, 13
BURBIDGE 14
BUSH 15
CLEAVE 49
COLCHIN 16
DAVISON 17
DAW 18
DAY 18
DIXON 19
GODDARD 8
GODDEN 20
GOODING 21
GOODWIN 22
GOORD 23, 24, 25
GROVES 26
HARBER 27
HARRIS 28, 29
HILL 2
HOBBS30
JEAL 31
JOHNSON 32
LATHBURY 24, 33
LORDEN 34
LOYNES 35
MUGGERIDGE 36, 37, 38
NISBET 39
PARKER 40
PEARSON 41
PORRINGER 15
POWEL 42
REYNOLDS 43, 44
RILEY 45
SCOTT 46, 47
SMITH 6
STEDMAN 48
WARNE 49
WATSON 50
WICKENS 51
WILLOUGHBY 52, 53, 54
Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo
Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011.
Introduction
This large 13th to 15th century church has a tall shingled spire, which is a conspicuous landmark, now over shadowed by the over scale chimney of Kingsnorth Power Station. The church contains a good selection of brasses from the 15th to the 17th centuries, that of Richard Bayley, one of the finest in England.
The churchyard contains a good variety of headstones and one very large pedestal tomb, designed to demand attention! ( Everist Family).
There is a modern extension to the north, which I have included but have only transcribed pre-1930 graves. There are also some very modern burials at the east end of the churchyard, and some cremation interments on the south side of the church; I have excluded these.
Section A is a small area north of the church between the porch and the east end of the chancel.
Section B is all that area east of the church and south of the east – west footpath.
Section C is the area south of the church.
Section D is the area west of the church, bounded on the west by the footpath which leads to the
south west corner.Section E is west of the above footpath, bounded by the north and west boundaries of the churchyard.
Section F is a modern extension, (1920's), north of the east – west footpath, and east of the library building.
Section G interior of Church
Index of Names - from gravestones only
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Sections A 1-11 B 12-56 C 57-97 D 98-142 E 143-153 F 154-169 G 170-203 War Memorial 204
Names Index
ACWORTH 1
ALLEN 12, 57, 139
ALTON 170
ARCHER 9
ASHENDEN 98
AVELING 4, 171, 183
BAKER 13
BALLARD 58, 59, 73
BANKS 154
BARBER 99
BARNARD 204
BARNES 204
BARTON 14, 155
BARTY 100
BATES 15
BAYLEY 172
BEDYLL 173BEECHING 204BELL 60
BISHOP 143, 144
BLACK 204
BLACKMAN 61, 101, 174, 204
BOTTEN 16, 40
BRAMBLE 102, 204
BRICE 175
BROAD 17-20
BROOKS 156
BROWN 21, 176
BUGGINS 145
BURDEN 204
BURGES 204
CACKETT 146
CAIRNS 177, 204
CARPENTER 22
CASTLE 2
CHAPMAN 103, 104, 105
CHARLIS 178
CHESTER 62
CHESTERTON 106
CHEVIN 23
CLARENCE 24
CLEGG 107, 204
COBHAM 179
COCKLE 25
COLE 119
COLLINS 63, 64
COMPORT 108, 147, 180
COOMBE 204
COOMBER 109
COOPER 137
COPELAND 204
CORBY 204
CORK 110, 111, 112
COX 204
CRUTTENDEN 157
CULLEN 204
CUNNINGHAM 113DANIEL 65-68
DANN 181
DARKINS 158, 182
DAVISON 69
DAVYS 113
DAY 25-31, 114
DOE 32
DUFFILL 108
DUNSTER 159
D'URBAN 3, 4, 183
EDMUNDS 5
EVERIST 147
FIELD 6
FORD 160, 204
FRANKS 34, 148
FROMON 204
FULLAGER 111
FUNNELL 80
GANT 115
GARDNER 70, 161
GATES 35, 69-72, 86
GILBERT 36
GLOVER 37
GOLDSMITH 38, 110
GOODING 50
GOODSELL 204
GOORD 73
GRANGER 74
GRAVES 50
GRAY 75
GREEN 116
GREIG 27
GRIGGS 39
HAGGERTY 43
HAMMOND 117
HARDINGE 7HARDS 76
HARNETT 44
HARRYMAN 118
HARTNELL 10
HEALD 40
HEDGCOCK 119
HOGBEN 120
HOLT 121
HORNUNG 62
HOWLAND 122
HUBBLE 204
HUGGENS 108, 113, 123-127
HUTCHINGS 204
JEEVES 31
JONES 184
JONES 7
JORDAN 185, 186
Sections A 1-11 B 12-56 C 57-97 D 98-142 E 143-153 F 154-169 G 170-203 War Memorial 204
KADWILL 204
KEMP 115
KING 109
KING 162, 163
KNOW 150
LAKE 187
LATHBURY 41
LAVENDER 55
LEABOURN 42
LINDRIDGE 188
LINGHAM 189, 204
LINTON 181
LOW 14
LUCY 128, 129
MACKY 113
MARLEY 190
MARLEY 77
MAY 44
MILLEN 33
MILLER 191
MILNER 130-133, 204
MISKIN 134, 147, 192
MOLES 43
MOODY 204
MOOR 135, 164, 165
MOORHOUSE 44
MORE 78
MORLEY 77
MOSES 79
MOUNT 204
NICHOLSON 193PADMORE 204
PANKHURST 45
PEAK 80
PEARCE 81-86
PEARMAN 151
PEEK 46, 204
PERCY 166
PHILPOTT 194
PIPER 47
PLUMLEY 195, 196
POCOCK 123
POYNTER 204
RAGGETT 204
READ 204
REED 12
RIXON 151
ROBERTS 167
RUSSELL 204
Sections A 1-11 B 12-56 C 57-97 D 98-142 E 143-153 F 154-169 G 170-203 War Memorial 204
SAKER 204
SALMON 87
SANDS 48, 49, 147
SAUNDERS 88, 168
SCOTCHMAN 204
SCOTT 89
SEDEN 152, 204
SIMPER 204
SKILTON 90, 91
SKINNER 92, 204
SMITH 50, 136
ST. JOHN 175
STUART 113
SURTEES 24TABRUM 24
TAYLOR 7, 184
THOMAS 204
THOMPSON 197
TIPPING 137
TOMLIN 147
TOSSELL 93
TOWN 80
TRANTER 51
TRICE 198
TURNER 138
TYRRELL 98USHER 52
VAIN 94, 95
VIDGEON 10, 139, 199
WAGHORN 140
WALTERS 8, 9, 200
WARNER 153, 201
WEAVER 6
WEBB 10, 53, 96, 141, 142
WHITE 11, 54, 202
WICKENS 55
WILLARD 56
WITHECOMBE 175
WRIGHT 169, 204
WULFF 203
WYLLIE 97
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Sections A 1-11 B 12-56 C 57-97 D 98-142 E 143-153 F 154-169 G 170-203 War Memorial 204
M.I.S OF SECTION A - HOO ST WERBURGH CHURCH RECORDED BY D. E. WILLIAMS
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011
Section A is a small area north of the church between the porch and the east end of the chancel.
1. Large Headstone and two Body Stones on Large Slab
IN MEMORY OF
HEBHZIBAH ELIZA ACWORTH
DAUGHTER OF
JOSEPH & ELIZA ACWORTH
WHO DIED THE 26th OF OCTOBER 1849
AGED 23 YEARS
"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"
ALSO ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOSEPH ACWORTH OF CHATHAM
AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS WHICH
SHE BORE WITH EXEMPLARY CHRISTIAN
FORTITUDE AND RESOLUTION, SHE SWEETLY
FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS 21st JANUARY 1866
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH ACWORTH ESQ.
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
LATE OF CHATHAM AND DIED AT BOUGHTON UNDER BLEAN
DECEMBER 12th 1866 AGED 70 YEARS
"Forever in the sight of the Lord as the
[ ] of his Saints"
Joseph Acworth was a Tallow Chandler of 136/137 High Street, Chatham, (1847 Bagshaw's Directory,1851 Census), Wholesale Tallow Chandler and Melter, (1855 Post Office Directory)
AVELING see D'URBAN
2. Pink Granite Headstone, Large Plot
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM CASTLE
DIED 11th OCTOBER 1898
AGED 69 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
William Castle was a Farmer of North Street, (Kelly's Directory 1882 & 1891)
3. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
MARY FRANCES D'URBAN
RELICT OF
JOHN D'URBAN
FORMERLY OF DEAL
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
ON THE 30th ? OF JULY
1855
IN THE [78th] YEAR
OF HER AGE
4. Thick Grey Granite Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
ANNE D'URBAN
DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1873
AGED 73 YEARS
THOMAS AVELING
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 7th 1882
AGED 57 YEARS
SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AVELING
DIED NOVEMBER 19th 1898
AGED 71 YEARS
Thomas Aveling the well known Industrialist, based in Strood. A pioneer manufacturer of steam traction engines, for agricultural, civil and military use. His machinery enabled farmers to increase production. Henry Pye of St. Mary Hoo, was probably the first to take advantage of this development, which revolutionised agriculture in the 19th century, to plough and drain the North Kent Marshes.
5. Large Ledger, Ground Level
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM EDMUNDS
FORMERLY OF HOO AND LATE OF
REED COURT FARM, FRINDSBURY
WHO DIED 2nd OCTOBER 1842
IN THE 86th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"He loved the Habitation of God's Home,
And the Place where his Honour Dwelleth"
ALSO OF
SARAH EDMUNDS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1852
AGED 98 YEARS
William Edmunds was a Farmer of Reed Court Farm, situated in the Parish of Frindsbury. His Will is dated 18th June 1842:
To son in law, Joseph Acworth of Chatham, Gentleman, (see above), John Thurstain of Hoo, Wheelwright and the Rev. William Pope of Meopham, Dissenting Minister, who are his Trustees, the Manor of Reed Court, including Manor House, outbuildings and 389 acres. The land adjoins land owned by the Sir Joseph Williamson School, Watts Charity and land formerly owned by Samuel Nicholson, now Edward Butcher's. Reed Court is now occupied by Joseph Acworth , is leased from the Dean & Chapter of Rochester. All his personal and real estate also to his trustees, upon trust. They to pay his wife, Sarah, for life, an annuity of £400 in quarterly payments. Annual interest of money in mortgage to William Twopenny on leasehold estate in Frindsbury, occupied by Joseph Acworth, to be paid by his wife from the £400 annuity. If Joseph Acworth pays off the mortgage or part of, then interest of that part paid off to be deducted from the annuity. After the death of his wife, Trustees to sell real and personal estate to raise £3,000, to be invested in Government Stocks. Dividends to his daughter Mercy, wife of William Harvey, Yeoman, of Eythorne, near Waldershare Park, Kent. After Mercy's death, to her children, equally divided. (There follows long and detailed Trust conditions.)
Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor of Rochester and H. Bullery, Clerk to Mr Essell
6. Headstone, Close to Porch
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
ANN WIFE OF JOHN FIELD
OF FRINDSBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 1748 AGED 47 YEARS
AND LIKEWISE THE BODY OF
JN. WEAVER* HER FIRST HUSBAND
AND 3 OF THEIR CHILDREN
* [JOHN WEAVER WAS BURIED APRIL 1742]
John Weaver, Ann Field's first husband was a Farmer. His Will is dated 20th September 1735, he" is sick and weak in body".
To wife, Ann his house, formerly let as two dwelling houses, with 2 acres of land, in Hoo, in the occupation of Edward Stevens, for her life. After her death, if she has any of his children, not yet born, then property to that child/children. If she dies with no surviving children, then half the property to her heirs. The other half to nephew John Weaver, son of William, late of Marden, Husbandman. To William Stevens, son of Edward and Mary Stevens, £20, on Bond, entered into "with me by his father, and all interest accrued at 21 years of age. If William Stevens dies before 21, then the Bond to wife Ann. Residue, household goods, personal estate, corn, cattle, stock, husbandry tools, etc. to wife Ann, who is sole Executor.
Witnesses: Susanna Austin, Mr. Weaver's Maid, Mark of William Bodding (is this Botten ?) and John Burgis
HARDINGE see JONES
7. Large Ledger on Brick Base, once Railed
CAROLINE MUNSTER
THE WIFE OF
HENRY TAYLOR JONES ESQ.
OF CHATHAM
AND FORMERLY WIDOW OF THE LATE
SIR RICHARD HARDINGE BART.
WHO DIED THE 4th OF JUNE 1858
IN THE 66th YEAR OF HER AGE
Sir Richard Harding, Bart., was Surveyor General of the Customs. He married Caroline Wulff late in life, at Bath, in March 1823, and died in London, the following November.
8. Granite Pedestal, Cross, Curbs and Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH ANN
WIDOW OF CHARLES WALTERS OF REDHILL, SURREY ?
AND MOTHER OF THE VICAR OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [ NOVEMBER] 17th ? 1915 AGED 84 YEARS
(Indistinct Verses)
9. Tablet
LEONARD JOHN WALTERS
(PRIEST) VICAR OF THIS PARISH
1910 – 1951 WHO DIED JUNE 19th
1959 AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE
DORIS ELEANOR WALTERS
( LATER ARCHER )
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th
1998 AGED 94 YEARS
10. Detached Pedestals, Broken Cross, Against Acworth Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD HARTNELL
VIDGEON
INFANT SON OF
HARTNELL & ROSE
WEBB
PASSED AWAY APRIL 7th 1899
AGED 9 DAYS
"Sleeping in Jesus"
Hartnell Webb was landlord of the" Old George", (Kelly's Directory 1903)
11. Headstone and Two Body Stones
WILLIAM WHITE
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WHITE OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO WAS ON SUNDAY EVENING THE 11th OF DECR.
1808 MOST INHUMANLY MURDERED
IN THE BOSOM OF HIS FAMILY
BY A GUN DISCHARGED AT HIM THRO A WINDOW
WHILST SITTING BY HIS OWN FIRESIDE
THE PERPETRATOR OF THIS HORRID DEED IS
NOT YET DISCOVERED BUT THERE IS ONE "WHO
IS ABOVE OUR PATH AND ABOUT OUR BED
AND WHO SPIETH OUT ALL OUR WAYS"
WH[O] [WI]LL SOMETIME BRING IT TO LIGHT
HE LIVED ESTEEMED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM
[AND HIS] SAD END IS UNIVERSALLY REGRETTED HE
[LEFT ISSUE] 6 SONS AND 5 DAUGHTERS TO BEWAIL
[HIS LOSS AN]D DIED [AT] THE AGE OF 58 YEARS
STONE WAS ERECTED JUNE THE 24th 1809
"[By] whose Assa[ssinating [H]and [I fell]
[Rests] yet Conc[ealed] [and Time alone] can Tell
[Drop] Reader [o'er my Grave one] Silent Tear
[Live Well remembering that your God is Near]
[If Rich or Poor or Relative you be]
[Strike your own breast and say – It was not Me !"]
Rear of Above
IN MEMORY OF
Mrs JANE WHITE
WIFE OF Mr WILLIAM WHITE
WHO DROPPED DOWN AND SUDDENLY DEPARTED
THIS LIFE MARCH 24th 1808 AGED 44 YEARS
"Bretheren Time is Short, Watch therefore for
You Know Not what Hour your Lord will Come"
EDMOND WHITE
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JAN 7th 1850
AGED 58 YEARS
ANN WHITE WIFE OF EDMOND WHITE
DIED JAN. 10th 1853 AGED 65 YEARS
Much has been written on the murder of William White, it being widely believed that White's son George was the culprit. There was no real evidence at the time to bring charges, and George remains innocent, unless proved otherwise, which, of course, will never be! There is certainly nothing in his will, which is dated 22nd January 1808, which indicates any ill feeling at all.
To Thomas Denton of Frindsbury, Farmer, (his brother in law), upon trust, Properties and land in Hoo and Gillingham, all stock, crops, personal estate, etc. To allow wife, Jane to carry on business and take rents, profits for her and children's support. After she dies, upon trust, to sell and dispose of estate, proceeds to be equally divided between his children. The share of his daughter, Sarah, wife of John Rutherford, to be invested in Government or other securities, to pay her interest for her life. After her death, upon trust, to be shared equally amongst her children.
Thomas Denton and Jane White, Executors. (Jane pre-deceased her husband)
Witnesses: George Pearce, marks of; James Moore and Edward Loft
WEAVER see FIELD
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12. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF THE
DEAR BELOVED CHILDREN OF
GEORGE WILLIAM AND MARY ANN ALLEN
CLARA ANN
DIED DECEMBER 5th 1882
AGED 10 YEARS
STEPHEN JOHN
DIED JANUARY 6th 1883
AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE REED
DIED APRIL 15th 1889
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WILLIAM ALLEN
DIED MAY 3rd 1903
AGED 56 YEARS
13. "Boulders" Pedestal, Cross, with Ivy
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES BAKER
WHO DIED DEC. 15th
1896
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO OF
HARRIET ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 28Th 1910
AGED 75 YEARS
James Baker was a Pottery Manufacturer, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, etc. (1881 Census, 1882 Kelly's Directory)
14. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BARTON, YEOMAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 23rd FEBY. 1811 AGED 66 YEARS
"Stand, Reader and spend a tear,
Think on me who now lyes here,
And whilst you read the state of me,
Think on the glass that runs for thee,
Let not this World your thoughts betray,
But think upon your dying day,
In Christ alone I only trust,
To raise in number of the Just"
MARY BARTON DIED 29th DECR. 1808
AGED 60 YEARS
"To leave this World and quit her latest breath,
She struggled hard tho' conquer'd was by Death.
She then resign'd this World in Peace and Love,
To meet sweet Jesus Christ in Heaven above"
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY OF
MARY LOW DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND MARY BARTON
DIED 25th AUGUST 1809 AGED 30 YEARS
Rear
NEAR
THIS PLACE LIETH THE REMAINS OF
JOHN AND ELIZ. BARTON
WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1819
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO
JOHN BARTON DIED 18th AUGT. 1822
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH BARTON WIFE OF
WILLIAM BARTON
WHO DIED 5th NOVEMBER 1825
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BARTON WHO DIED
18th JANUARY 1841 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH THIRD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BARTON WHO DIED
29th JUNE 1847 AGED 52 YEARS
John Barton was a Farmer. His Will is dated 27th March 1810
To his sons, Thomas Barton of St. James, Grain, Victualler, John Barton of Hoo, Butcher and William Barton of Hoo, Shopkeeper, £300 each to be "vested legacies". Also £500, upon trust, to be invested in their names,in Government Funds. Money upon trust, to pay equally the five children of his late daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Lawes, of Hoo, Farrier, viz. Thomas, Robert, John, William and Mary at 21 years; interest to be used for their maintenance and education, and £20 each for clothes.
Cottage and garden at Hoo built on the "Waste", held of the Manor of Hoo, occupied by himself, and 2 acres of land, adjoining, to son John, part of estate on lease from late John Emmott, Esq. of Somerfield House, Maidstone and Winifred his wife, for 41 years from Michaelmas 1796, for remainder of term.
To son William house and farm, except 2 acres left to John, in Hoo and High Halstow, leased from John Emmott, for remainder of term. Residue divided equally between sons, Thomas, John and William
Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Rochester, Sarah Gury, Servant to Mr Gibbs and George Streetin, Clerk to Mr Gibbs (Estate not exceeding £1,500)
15. Headstone, (Leaning Forward, Low to Ground)
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH BATES THE WIFE
OF CHRISTOPHER BATES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 14th 1794
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO
THE ABOVE CHRISTOPHER BATES
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MAY 179[8]
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ONE CHILD DIED IN INFANCY
16. Headstone
WILLIAM BOTTEN THE MILLER
AND REBECCA HIS WIFE
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOTTEN
MILLER OF HOO WHO DIED
DEC 27th 1752 AGED 66
YEARS
ALSO TWO OF CHILDREN
AND REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BOTTEN WHO DIED
[ ] OF JUNE 1762 AGED 74 YEARS
William Botten, as stated on the stone, was the Miller of Hoo. He does not seem to have left a Will, but there is an Inventory, appraised by John Field and Charles A[ ] ? on 5th January 1753.
The total value for goods in the Mill and Dwelling House is £147 17s 0d.
However, his widow Rebecca, of Hoo Mill, did leave a Will, dated 19th May 1762.
She is in good health. To William Botten, son of William Botten of Hoo, lately deceased, aged 14 years, £5.
Residue of real and personal estate and household goods, to William Gilbert,grandson of her brother, William Gilbert, "who now lives with me". William Gilbert sole Executor
Witnesses: Peter Lock, John Dalleve and Richard Murton
BOTTEN see HEALD
17. Headstone
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
CAROLINE BROAD
WHO AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL
ILLNESS FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
NOVEMBER 10th 1883
AGED 18 YEARS & 6 MONTHS
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord"
"Not Dead but Gone Before"
[ More Eroded Verses]
18. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA MARY
THE AFFECTIONATE WIFE OF
HENRY A. BROAD
WHO DIED JULY 27th 1883
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
VIVIAN, EDNA ?, HORACE MAYO
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO
HENRY ALBERT BROAD
DIED FEBY. 6Th 1929
AGED 72 YEARS
19. Headstone
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN BROAD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1904
AGED 51 YEARS
"I will lay me down in Peace and take my Rest"
ALSO ALICE BROAD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT. 19th 1932
AGED 74 YEARS
Benjamin Broad was a Butcher and Grocer, (1891 Kelly's Directory, 1901 Census and in the 1909 Kelly's Directory, Mrs Alice Broad & Son, Butchers and Grocers) He may have been the Cement Labourer in Frindsbury in 1881 (Census)
Henry Broad was a Shopkeeper and Brickmaker, (1903 Kelly's Directory), Grocer and Baker, (1911 Census) and Captain of the Hoo Fire Brigade, (1909 Kelly's Directory). Samuel Broad was a Butcher, Baker and Grocer, (1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory) Matilda was a Shopkeeper in 1903 (Kelly's Directory)
20. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CONSTANCE CAROLINE
THE AFFECTIONATE DAUGHTER OF
H. A. AND R. A. BROAD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. 4th 1918
"I am Thine, O lord"
ALSO ROSETTA A. BROAD
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF H. A. BROAD
WHO PASSED AWAY JAN. 23rd 1925
AGED 67 YEARS
"If Life be Long, I will be Glad,
That I may long Obey,
If Short yet why should I be Sad,
To soar to Endless Day"
21. Granite Pedestal, Cross , Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CAROLINE
WIFE OF HENRY BROWN OF THIS PARISH
WHO PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 19th 1915
AGED 63 YEARS
"From the World's dim twilight to Endless Day"
ALSO THE ABOVE HENRY BROWN
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 3rd 1923
AGED 73 YEARS
"Life's Work Nobly Done,
Heavenly Rest be Thine"
Henry Brown was an Agricultural Labourer, 91881 and 1911 Census)
22. Small "Book Tablet, On Grass
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SAMUEL CARPENTER
DIED 23rd MARCH 1935
FROM HIS
FELLOW WORKMEN
Benjamin Carpenter was in 1911, a Brickmaker, son of George, a Pensioner, former Road Labourer. (Census). Carpenter was "killed at Brice's gravel works" (Burial Register)
23. Headstone, (Under Yew)
IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH CHEVIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th OF APRIL 1822
AGED 80 YEARS
"He that lies mouldering in the Dust,
Was Honest ,Patient , Mild and Just,
He lived in Love, he died in Peace
Let's hope his Joys will never Cease"
Joseph Chevin's first wife ? is buried in Cliffe Churchyard. His Will, dated 9th February 1808 describes him as a Gentleman.
Nephew John Chest of Booth [ ? ] Lincolnshire, Yeoman, and friends, Richard Everist and George Pearce, both of Hoo, Yeomen, appointed Executors. To Richard Everist and George Pearce £50 each "for their trouble". Property in Hoo in his own occupation, and 20 acres of land in Hoo in occupation of Martin Gilbert, and other property bought from Limorent? Whale, and other real estate to John Chest, for ever. If John Chest dies in Chevin's lifetime then Everist and Pearce to sell property, upon trust, and equally share £420 between children of late brother in law, Thomas Martin, late of Strood, Collar Maker. Money to be invested in Public Funds during minority. To Elizabeth, wife of Richard Everist, £50 and equally between her children, £300 at 21 years.
To sister Mary Chest, widow, £30 annuity for life. To sister Susannah Edwards wife of Thomas Edwards, £20 annuity for life. After her death, to her daughter, Ann, £200 and a further £500. Household furniture and goods divided between Elizabeth Everist and sister in law, [ ] Martin of Strood, widow. Residue to John Chest, if he dies, as above, Executors to sell and share equally among children of John Chest at 21 years.
Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Charles Knowles and J. Cope
Codicil
Since last will made has re-married with Sarah. In performance of a Marriage Bond, his now dwelling house to his wife for life. Rest of will to stand. The Bond also requires Executors to place sufficient money in Public Funds to provide his wife £90 annuity for life. To her for life reasonable use but not absolute, property and household goods in house.
Witnesses; D.B. Lewis, Edward Twopenny and G.W. Lewis
24. Broken Headstone, (Against south wall)
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
SURTEES JOHN CLARENCE
SON OF
HENRY FRANCIS TABRUM &
ELIZABETH CLARENCE
LATE OF NEW HOUSE, EDMONTON, ESSEX
WHO DIED 14th OCTOBER 1869
IN HIS [41st ] YEAR
Surtees John Clarence was in the 1861 Census, a Draper in Hanningfield, Essex, son of a former Farmer. He died at Hoo Union House, (Register)
25. Headstone, (Leaning forward, half buried)
PATIENCE COCKLE
IN MEMORY OF
PATIENCE WIFE
OF JAMES COCKLE
-----------Ground Level---------
[BURIED MARCH 1767]
Patience Cockle was the daughter of John Sands, (see below); she married James Cockle, of Frindsbury, at Hoo in 1761. James Cockle was a Farmer, and died in 1781.
26. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS DAY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 10th 1800
AGED 53 YEARS
LIKEWISE 6 OF HIS CHILDREN
(VIZ) SARAH DIED OCT. 4th 1773 AGED 7 MONTHS
ELIZABETH DIED OCT. 2nd 1780 AGED 4 YEARS
ELEANOR DIED APRIL 27th 1790 AGED 4 YEARS
MARTHA DIED OCT. 21st 1796 AGED 8 YEARS
HENRY DIED JULY 17th 1798 AGED 6 YEARS
MARY DIED JAN. 20th 1800 AGED 21 YEARS
George Day, died 1880, was the Bailiff of Court Lodge Farm, he was born in Burham, where there are Day headstones in the churchyard.
27. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARIA DAY
DIED JUNE 5th 1844 AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN DAY
DIED JULY 24th 1844 AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO HENRY MICHAEL DAY
DIED JULY 24th 1845 AGED 14 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT GREIG
DIED MARCH 10th 1862 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAY
DIED AUGUST 11th 1866 AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO JOHN DAY
FATHER OF THE CHILDREN ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1878
IN HIS 74th YEAR
"While in the World I did remain,
My latter end was grief and pain,
But when the Lord did think it best,
He took me to a place of Rest"
ALSO ELIZABETH DAY
------------Ground Level-----------
28. Headstone, (Against south wall)
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE DAY
WHO DIED 26th MAY 1880
AGED 77 YEARS
"Oh, how patient in thy suffering,
When no hand could give thee ease,
God the helper of the helpless,
Saw thy grief and sent thee Peace"
ALSO
MARY DAY
WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1882
AGED 82 YEARS
"Now by word of Righteousness which,
I have done but according to his [ ]
Mercy he saved me"
George Day, died 1880, was the Bailiff of Court Lodge Farm, he was born in Burham, where there are Day headstones in the churchyard.
29. Headstone
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
THOMAS DAY
WHO DIED AT HOO JULY 28th 1884
AGED 36 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO
ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 24th ? 1876
AGED 3 MONTHS
Thomas Day, died 1884, was landlord of the "Five Bells", (1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory)
30. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
TIME OF
DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARTHA DAY
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1890
AGED 58 YEARS
"Watch therefore for ye know
Neither the day nor the hour
Wherein the Son of Man cometh"
ALSO MARTHA
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOV. 4th 1919
AGED 76 YEARS
Time of Day, died 1890, was landlord of the Fenn "Bell" at St. Mary's, (1881 census).
31. Headstone and Curbs, (Large Plot)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARGARET DAY
BORN IN THE PARISH OF HOO, OCTOBER 3rd 1825
DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1912
AGED 86 YEARS
"He trusted in the Lord and feared no Man"
R.I.P.
ALSO
MARGARET
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 7th 1914 AGED 82 YEARS
"Sweetly, Gently she passed away,
From the World's dim twilight,
To Endless Day"
DEEPLY MOURNED BY THEIR SORROWING FAMILY
ALSO
CHARLES DAY
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DECEMBER 28th 1948 AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO EMMA JEEVES OF HITCHIN, HERTS.
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 26th 1953 AGED 91 YEARS
William Day, died 1912, was an Agricultural Waggoner at Belluncle Farm, in 1881, (Census).
32. Headstone, (Under Bush)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN DOE
THE LOVING WIFE OF
DAN DOE
WHO DIED THE 27th DAY OF JANUARY 1898
AGED 67 YEARS
"The Loss has been Bitter, the Sting Severe,
To part with her we Loved so Dear,
The Trial is o'er, we'll not Complain,
But Trust in Heaven to Meet Again"
Daniel Doe, of Primrose Hill, was an Agricultural Labourer, (1881 Census). Ann lived at Burnt House, and died at Chatham,(Register)
33. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JANE MILLEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE FARMER
OF HOO ST. WERBURGH
WHO DIED JULY 6th 1906
AGED 60 YEARS
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus,
Safe on his Gentle Breast,
[ ] his Love Overpowereth
Sweetly [ ] shall Rest"
"Till we Meet Again"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE FARMER
WHO DIED MAY 14th ? 1923
AGED 71 YEARS
34. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN FRANKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 4th 1918
AGED 72 YEARS
"God of the Living in whose eyes,
Unveil'd thy Whole Creation lies,
All Souls are thine, we must not say,
That those are Dead which pass away,
From this our World of Flesh set Free,
We know them Living with Thee"
ALSO
ALICE JANE FRANKS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 18th 1931
AGED 78 YEARS
John Franks, of Broad Street, was a Labourer in 1881, (Census); Cow Keeper in 1903 and 1909, (Kelly's Directories); Dairy Farmer in 1911, (Census)
35. Small Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
PHILLIS GATES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 15th DAY OF JULY 1832
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE GATES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ON THE [ ] DAY] OF SEPTEMBER
1842
AGED 62 YEARS
Rear
IN
MEMORY OF
PHILLIS GATES
DIED JUNE THE 19th 1814
AGED THREE YEARS AND SEVEN
MONTHS
ALSO ANN, THOS. AND
JAMES GATES
36. Headstone
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
SARAH
WIFE OF MARTIN GILBERT
WHO DIED 12th ? MAY 1825
AGED 30 YEARS
Martin Sands Gilbert was a Farmer, of the Common, Hoo. His Will is dated 1st July 1842.
His real and personal estate to Edmund White of Hoo, Farmer and William May of Frindsbury, Farmer, his Executors, Upon Trust. They to permit wife, Elizabeth, while she is a widow, the residue of personal estate and rents and profits from real estate while she remains. On condition that she keeps up fire insurance and keeps house and furniture, etc. in good condition, and that she supports children during their minority.
If his wife re-marries or dies during childrens' minority,, then rents and profits to child or children under 21 years. When the youngest child is 21, and if wife has died or re-married, trustees to sell real estate and invest money in Public Funds, upon trust for all children then living.
Witnesses: Henry Peters, Blacksmith, High Halstow and Edward Birch, Solicitor, Rochester
Codicil: Dated 1st July 1842
Real and personal estate to wife Elizabeth, jointly with Edmund White and William May, as Trustees. Elizabeth also to be a joint Executor. Rest of will stands.
Witnesses: As on will.
The will was proved on 9th April 1844. Administration was granted to Elizabeth Gilbert and Edmund White, power reserved to William May . Value under £450
Note: "Proved at London (with a codicil) 19th February 1872 by the oath of William May, the other executor to whom Admon. was granted"
37. Low Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE
WILLIAM GLOVER
DIED 12th MARCH 1884
AGED 25 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
George Glover was an Agricultural Labourer at Belluncle Farm, (1881 Census)
38. Ledger, on Ground, (S.E. Corner Chancel)
MEMORANDA
Mr WILLIAM GOLDSMITH
[WHO] DIED 18th MARCH 1804
AGED 59 YEARS
MARTHA HIS WIFE
2nd FEBRUARY 1819
55 YEARS
THEIR CHILDREN
JAMES 22nd NOVEMBER 1795
4 YEARS
JEMINA 24th NOVEMBER 1797
1 YEAR
MARY 7th JANUARY 1801
11 YEARS
JAMES 3rd OCTOBER 1801
1 YEAR
SARAH 16th DECEMBER 1803
13 YEARS
JOHN 21st MAY 1804
5 WEEKS
WILLIAM 3rd SEPTEMBER 1805
8 YEARS
William Goldsmith was a Shopkeeper of Hoo, his short Will is dated 15th March 1804.
To wife Martha, (daughter of Thomas Wickens, see his will), all his estate during her lifetime, after her death, equally shared among his children. Martha and Phillip Dives of Frindsbury, Farmer, Executors, He signs will with mark.
Witnesses: Jeffery Cook, John Pearce and Thomas Wickens
39. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
GUNNER SAMUEL GRIGGS
NO. 4 BATTERY 1st BRIGADE
NORTHERN DIVISION, ROYAL ARTILLERY
WHO WAS DROWNED WHILST BATHING
AT CLIFFE FORT
26th JULY 1885
AGED 18 YEARS & 10 MONTHS
"Prepare to meet thy God"
ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS,
N.C. OFFICERS & MEN OF THE BATTERY
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
GROVES see SMITH
GROVES see WEBB
HAGGERTY see MOLES
40. Headstone
ANN HEALD AND BOTTENS
IN MEMORY OF
ANN LATE WIFE OF WILLIAM HEALD
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 20th 1767
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM BOTTEN DIED APRIL 20th 1761
JOHN BOTTEN DIED JANUARY 24th 1763
William Heald married Ann Botten at Hoo in 1762; John Botten does not appear in the Hoo Registers.
JEEVES see DAY
41. Headstone
JOHN AND ANN LATHBURY
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN LATHBURY & ANN HIS WIFE
HE DIED [ ] APRIL 1761
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
SHE DIED [ ] MARCH 1750
AGED 6[ ] ? YEARS
LAVENDER see SMITH
42. Pedestals, Cross Gone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICA MABEL
LEABOURN
WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1878
AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO
CHARLES PERCY LEABOURN
WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1878
AGED 7 MONTHS
MAY see MOORHOUSE
43. Small Headstone
BENJAMIN MOLES AND JOHN HAGGARTY
IN
MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN MOLES
AGED 18 YEARS
AND
JOHN HAGGERTY
AGED 17 YEARS
WHO WERE ACCIDENTALLY
DROWNED IN HOO CREEK
JULY 1st 1883
"There is but a step,
Between Me and Death"
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY THEIR
FRIENDS AND FELLOW WORKMEN
Benjamin Moles does not appear in the Hoo Registers, Benjamin Loveridge does, but he was buried on the 1st July?
John Haggerty does not appear in the Registers ?
44. Broken Headstone, (Lying under Yew)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LOUISA GRACE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS MOORHOUSE R.N.
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1889
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO HARNETT JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 20th 1880
AGED 5 MONTHS
ALSO WILLIAM MAY
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 27th 1885
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE MAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1900
AGED 83 YEARS
45. Small Pedestal and Cross
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF
DAVID & ELIZABETH PANKHURST
RICHARD
DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1898
AGED 3 YEARS
-----------Ground Level----------
ELIZABETH MARY
DIED APRIL 3rd 1890
AGED 4 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
David Pankhurst appears to be the Publican of the "Five Bells", (Kelly's Directory 1891), and the "Cucklers Inn" at Meopham,(1901 Census); his foue children in 1901 were born at Hoo. There is also a David Pankhurst, Farmer of Dean Gate Farm in 1909, (Kelly's Directory) ?
46. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
CAROLINE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE PEEK
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1905
AGED [81] YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
George Peek of Bell's Cottages, was a Cow Keeper, (1891 Census)
47. Large, Eroded Headstone, (Lying against Yew)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY PIPER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 14th 1903
AGED 62 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
William Henry Piper, of 10 Hoo Street, was an Agricultural Labourer in 1881, (Census).
REED see ALLEN
48. Small Headstone, Partly Buried
TO
THE MEMORY
OF SARAH & RACHEL
SANDS DAUGHS. OF
JOHN SANDS JUNR. &
OF HIS WIFE SARAH
[SARAH DIED OCT.] YE 5th 1746
AGED TWO MONTHS
[RACHEL] DIED OCT. YE 30th 1746
[AGED THREE ?] MONTHS
ALSO MORE OF THEIR CHILDREN
-------------Ground Level------------
"Wee were together in ye Womb,
So we are now on ye Tomb"
John Sands of Hoo, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 27th May 1762.
He is "sick and weak in body". To his wife Mary, all his personal estate and household goods, as long as she remains his widow, and brings up and provides for his youngest son, John Sands. If his wife re-marries or dies, the house occupied by Thomas Hards, Shoemaker and William Perkins, Thatcher, known by the name of "Old Tom", to his eldest son, Thomas Sands. To his daughter, Patience Cockle, a house called by the name of "Little Huck Street House", and £35 on Bond. To son John, all his ground at Marden, and £25 on Bond. Wife Mary, and son Thomas, Executors. Wife Mary to enjoy all household goods as long as she lives.
Witnesses: Thomas Hards and John Lathbury
49. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN SANDS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANY. 12Th 1912
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
FREDERICK SANDS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 20th 1917
AGED 70 YEARS
Frederick Sands, died 1917, was a Farm Bailiff and Steward; Temple Farm, (1881 Census); to George Armytage at Church Farm, Hoo, (1901 Census, 1903 Kelly's Directory), Farmer, Church Farm, and Farm Bailiff and Works Manager, Hoo Lodge, (1909 Kelly's Directory), Estate Steward, Hoo Lodge, (1911 Census)
50. Ledger on High Brick Base, (East of Chancel)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD SMITH WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1812 AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTR. 1850 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM BROTHER OF THE ABOVE RICHARD SMITH
WHO DIED JULY 30th 1799 IN THE 20th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE RICHARD & SARAH SMITH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1864 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD AND SARAH SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 10th 1869 AGED 69 YEARS
"Beloved and Lamented"
"Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh,
Lest coming suddenly he find you Sleeping"
ALSO OF ELIZABETH GOODING GRAVES DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND ANN CHARLOTTE GRAVES WHO DIED DEC. 24th 1862
AND WAS BURIED IN TOTTENHAM CEMETERY AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH GOODING SMITH
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED RICHARD SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON HER 31st BIRTHDAY DECEMBER 31st 1870
AFTER 13 YEARS OF UNPARALLELED SUFFERING BORN WITH THE MOST
EXEMPLARY PATIENCE, FAITH, FORTITUDE AND CHRISTIAN ENDURANCE
"The Bitter Cup drank to the very Dregs,
The Noble Army of Martyrs Praise Thee"
ALSO OF ELIZABETH GOODING SMITH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE RICHARD SMITH
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1879 IN THE 80th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Not gone from Memory,
Not gone from Love,
But gone to our Father's Home above"
ALSO OF MARY ANN LAVENDER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 14th 1911 AGED 69 YEARS
Richard Smith of Hoo, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 5th March 1812.
Brother George of High Halstow, Yeoman and Richard Everist of Hoo, Yeoman, Executors and Trustees.
To them, in Trust, properties and farm late in occupation of Amos Jacob, James Linnett and Widow Moore; and his rights in property called "Chimney Corner Farm". Farm lately belonging to Jacob Cazeneuve Troy, Gentleman, deceased, since sold by order of the High Court of Chancery, brought in a cause between Alice Hodder [ ]? against Ruffin, the other ? , now in his possession. In Trust for his children, Richard, William, [ ]?, George, Caroline, Sarah and Jane, (and any future child), in equal shares; and any other land he dies possessed of at 21 years. £40 to each child in quarterly payments for their maintenance. To wife Sarah, annuity of £60 by quarterly payments.
Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney at Law, Strood, George Streetin, Clerk to Mr Gibbs and James Smith, of Hoo
Elizabeth Gooding GRAVES. Her father was James Graves and the mother was Anne Charlotte Smith of Hoo. In 1866 Graves became the first superintendent at the trans-Atlantic telegraph cables station at Valentia island in Ireland (my research interest) and held that position until 1909.
(Dr D. de Cogan 24-03-2016)
51. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
PHILLIP TRANTER
WHO DIED 15th JULY 1918
AGED 77
ALSO EMILY TRANTER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th MAY 1920
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
Phillip Tranter, of Kennell Yard, was an Agricultural Labourer in 1881, (Census)
52. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES
WIFE OF
THOMAS H. USHER
DIED AUGUST 7th 1903
AGED 64 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
Thomas Usher was a Beer Retailer of Mill Hill in 1882, (Kelly's Directory)
53. Headstone, Eroded Marble
TO THE MEMORY OF
DAVID WEBB AGED 28 AND
ALFRED GROVES AGED 23
BOTH OF HOO
CAPTAIN AND MATE OF THE BARGE
GEORGE NEWNHAM
WHICH FOUNDERED IN SEA REACH DURING
THE GALE OF 12th FEBRUARY 1904
[Eroded Verses]
The deaths of David Webb and Alfred Groves was reported in the Kent Messenger on February 27th 1904 "DROWNED IN THEIR SLEEP - THE TRAGEDY OF A WRECKED BARGE
After lying for eight days a wreck in Hole Haven, on the Lower Thames, near Gravesend, the barge G.E. Newnham, of Strood, was towed to Greenhithe last Saturday by a Conservancy boat. In the cabin of the wreck were found the dead bodies of David James Webb, aged 28 years, captain; and Alfred Joseph Groves, aged 24, mate. The men belonged to Hoo, near Rochester, and were employed by James Little, of Strood Hill.
Mr H.B. Sewell, corner for West Kent, held the inquest at Greenhithe on Monday afternoon, when James Webb, of Bell's lane, Rochester, bargeman, stated that he was the father of the deceased man Webb, and last saw him alive about three weeks ago. On Feb. 16th witness passed the sunken barge, which was lying in Sea Reach, and on making inquiries found that it went down on the previous Friday, when the night was very boisterous. There were two other barges sunk that night on the Thames. He was of the opinion that the men were sleeping in the cabin when the barge foundered. It was a dangerous proceeding for both to have "turned in" on such a night.
Joseph Robert Groves, of Pottery Cottages, Hoo, said Grove was his son. The Newnham was the first barge he had ever been on.
John Spicer, 68, James street, Maidstone, bargeman, employed on the Alice, of Maidstone, stated that the barge Newnham was brought up at anchor a little ahead of him on Friday afternoon, February 12th. The vessel was anchored on account of the rough weather. He saw that it was all right at 11 o'clock the same night. When he looked out an hour later, the barge was gone. At daybreak on Saturday, he noticed that the barge was under water, only one end being visible. He afterwards saw the barge boat drifting towards him, bottom upwards. Witness could not have rendered any assistance to the barge.
James Little, of Strood Hill, owner of the ill- fated barge, gave evidence to the effect that the craft was well founded. It was raised by the Thames Conservancy and brought to Greenhithe.
P.C. Wiseman deposed to finding the bodies in the cabin. The men had evidently been drowned in their sleep. Their arms were folded , and there were no signs of a struggle.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death through drowning, consequent on a heavy gale"
54. Red Granite, Cruciform Coped
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES WHITE A NATIVE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SUDDENLY AT ROCHESTER
ON MAY THE 2nd 1885
AGED 56 YEARS
James White was a Grocer of 10 High Street, Rochester, (1881 Census)
55. Headstone, (Close S.E. Corner Chancel)
THOMAS AND SARAH WICKENS
IN MEMORY OF
[SARAH] WIFE OF THOMAS [WICKENS]
WHO DIED [APRIL 1802]
AGED [ ] YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
[ALSO[ Mr THOMAS WICKENS
---------------Ground Level---------------
WHO DIED [ ] JULY 1810 AGED 80 YEARS
Thomas Wickens was, at death, a Yeoman Farmer of Cobham. His Will is dated 19th May 1809, with a Codicil, dated 1st February 1810.
He desires to be "buried near the remains of my first wife in the churchyard of St. Warburgh, otherwise Hoo".
His friends, Henry Edmeads of Cobham, Esquire, Phillip Boghurst of Frindsbury, Gentleman and Anthony Phillip Dive of Kingsdown, Gentleman, Executors; to them, upon trust, his house in Cobham and 3 acres of land, previously planted with hops, called "Wilmons", with right of way to Captain William Edmeads, in his own occupation, lately bought of Francis Scrimes? Pilcher, Esq. To nephew Thomas Olliver 20 guineas. All his household goods and furniture, etc. to be sold.
To wife Elizabeth annuity of £100 for life, under terms of marriage Bond, dated 15th June 1802, he entered into by him with Phillip Boghurst and John Pearce of Hoo, Yeoman.
To sister Elizabeth Winner or Weaver Wife of Richard of Chalk, Labourer, annuity of £50 for life.
To servant Elizabeth Bingham annuity of £50 for life. To grandson Thomas Goldsmith, son of daughter Martha Foster wife of John Foster of Hoo, Yeoman, by her former husband. All that sum that may be owed by him from £1,700 advanced to him for purchase of house in Shoreditch Turnpike, he now lives in ; and for stock in trade. To Elizabeth wife of grandson Thomas Goldsmith, £100 annuity for life; after her death, annuity transferred to her child/children.
To Ann daughter of daughter Martha Foster, now wife of Ralph Ireland, now living in London, annuity of £50 for life.
He has at various times advanced money, on mortgage, to James Cooper and John Reader of Strood, Woolstaplers and co-partners; also to William Cable of Brompton, Gillingham, Butcher. This mortgages not to be called in until 7 years after his death, provided interest continues to be paid.
All manors, houses, lands, freeholds, mortgages etc. to John Gibbs of Strood, Gentleman, in Trust for above legacies, etc.
Witnesses: Robert Boreman, Carpenter, Strood, George Streetin, and M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs
Codicil:
Revokes release from money outstanding of loan of £1,700 to grandson, Thomas Goldsmith. Rest of will to stand.
Witnesses: William Herbert, Thomas Wood and J. Gibbs
56. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WILLARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 15th ? 179[5]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1796
AGED 54 ? YEARS
John Willard married Mary Botten at Hoo in 1760
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011
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57. "Boulder" Type, Cross Gone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
AMY ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES ALLEN
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1894
AGED 35 YEARS
58. Detached Headstone (lying on Goord Grave)
TO
THE MEMORY OF
PHILADELPHIA
DAUGHTER OF RICHARD
AND SARAH BALLARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 26th 1812
AGED 2 YEARS AND 1 MONTH
ALSO RICHARD BALLARD
(Rest Gone)
59. Headstone
IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
ROBINA
WIDOW OF THE LATE
RICHARD BALLARD
OF M[ILL] HOUSE IN THIS PARISH
BORN JANUARY 10th ? 1819 ?
DIED AUGUST 3rd ? 1895
ALSO
RICHARD BALLARD
(Rest Gone)
Richard Ballard was the Hoo Miller, (1855 Post Office Directory). Robina was the Miller by 1882, (Kelly's Directory)
BALLARD see GOORD
60. Headstone, Extremely Eroded,( leaning against Yew)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[EDWA]RD ? BELL
[WHO DEPARTED] THIS LIFE
[ APRIL] [ ] [1863] [AGED] 60 YEARS
[ ]
[ ] BELL
[ ]
[ WHO DEPARTED] THIS LIFE
[ ] 12 YEARS ?
[ ]
[ ] BELL
Edward Bell was a Farm Bailiff, (1861 Census)
61. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM BLACKMAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 9th 1911
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA BLACKMAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1924
AGED 75 YEARS
"At Rest"
William Blackman was a Market Gardener, (1909 Kelly's Directory)
62. Headstone, (Steep Angle)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN CHESTER
WHO DIED AUGT. 31St 1867 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO STEPHEN
BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBY. 16Th 1881 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE
CHARLES
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1861 AGED 9 YEARS
ANN
WHO DIED JUNE 13th 1867 AGED 21 YEARS
MARY
WHO DIED JULY 29th 1868 AGED 20 YEARS
LUCY
WHO DIED JULY 1st 1870 AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
BELOVED WIFE OF C. HORNUNG
WHO DIED AT SAN FRANCISCO
[ ] 1883 ? AGED 32 YEARS
[ ]
[ ] SARAH ?
[ ]
[ ] HORNUNG
[SAN] FRANCISCO
(Rest Buried)
Stephen Chester, of Everist's Farm Cottages, was a Farm Bailiff
63. Broken Headstone, Detached
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY COLLINS
[WHO] DIED APRIL 13th [1882]
AGED 55 YEARS
(Long Verse, Half Gone)
64. Broken Headstone
HE[NRY] [COLLI]NS
DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1910
AGED 90 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
HARRIET DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1869
AGED 12 YEARS
NETHANIEL DIED MAY 5th 1860
AGED 2 YEARS
THOMAS DIED SEPTEMBER 7th 1867 ?
AGED 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS
GEORGE DIED DECEMBER 14th 1862 ?
AGED 3 ? WEEKS
Henry Collins, of Brickfields Thatched Cottages, was an Agricultural Labourer, (1881 Census)
65. Double Headstone
MARY, 1st WIFE OF ROBERT DANIEL,
& RIGHT, ELIZABETH HIS SISTER
HERE LIETH THE BODY HERE
OF MARY WIFE OF
ROB. DANIEL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEP.
THIS LIFE JUNE YE 14th 1751
IN THE 22nd YEAR OF
HER AGEALSO LIETH THE
BODY OF
ELIZABETH
THE SISTER OF
ROB. DANIEL
WHO DIED MAY YE [ ]
1751 AGED 22 YEARS
66. Headstone
MARTHA DANIEL
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARTHA
THE DAUGHTER OF ROBERT & ANN DANIEL
SHE DIED THE [ ] OF NOVEMBER 1771
AGED 7 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
"Stop, Stranger and [ ] the [ ],
Our Dear Child that lies interred here,
Her Merits, Promise and Temperament were
A Pleasure given ? to all that did her know,
But O her Soul took wings to Heaven above,
And left us here in grief to weep [ ],
[ ] state and palaces must all decay ,
The narrow [ ]ings of a grave to pray,
[ ] the light and gilded [ ],
[ ] the darksome tomb [ ],
[ ] only [ ] at [ ]
[ to ]
[ ]"
67. Headstone
[SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF]
ANNE DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND ANN DANIEL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
THE [ ] OF NOVEMBER 176[4]
AGED [ ] YEARS & [ ] MONTHS
68. Headstone
ROBERT AND ANN DANIEL
IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT DANIEL AND ANN HIS WIFE
HE DIED 2nd ? DECEMBER 1786 AGED 72 YEARS
SHE DIED JULY 21st 1785 AGED 60 YEARS
Robert Daniel was, at death, a Gentleman of Rochester. His Will is dated 1st April 1780.
He desires to be "decently buried in my vault (sic) or burying place in the churchyard of the parish of Saint Warburgh, otherwise Hoo"
He appoints "good friends" Rev. Nicholas Brown of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Phillip Boghurst the Younger, of Frindsbury, Gentleman and William Jackson of Steaton Hall Farm, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, joint Executors and Trustees.
His property in "Holloway" in Frindsbury, leading from Strood Street, in the occupation of William Archer, brother of his late wife, and another person, to William Archer. Other property in Frindsbury and Cliffe to his nephew Richard Daniel, son of his late brother Matthew. His property in Hoo and High Halstow, to nephew Rev. John Armison, son of his late sister, Ann Armison. His now dwelling house in Rochester, to his Trustees, to sell within 1 year of his death, for the best price, to pay those entitled by his will.
To his Trustees, £600 to invest in Government Funds or Bonds, or Mortgages, and re-invest if required. Interest from £400 of the £600 to his sister Catherine Daniel, Spinster, for life. After her death, the £400 to be divided among those entitled by his will. The interest of £200 of the £600 to William Archer for life, after his death, the £200 to be divided as above. In addition, to his nephews Richard Daniel and John Armison, £500 each. To William Butler and his wife Jane, sister of his late wife, £400. To his Trustees £40 each, for their trouble. Trustees to "put as soon as possible my said vault (sic) or burying place at Hoo aforesaid, and the tomb and stones belonging thereto into exceedingly good repair and condition and expend thereon so much money as they in their discretion shall think fit".
All his household goods, ready money, securities, corn, cattle, stock implements of husbandry and personal estate to his Trustees, to sell to pay debts, funeral expenses; residue shared equally among all his nieces, daughters of his late brother Matthew; and daughters of his late sister, Ann Armison. He has several sums owed to him on Bonds, Mortgages, etc. this is to be paid to legatees 2 years after his death, unless Trustees can obtain it sooner. Interest to be paid to legatees 1 month after his death.
Witnesses: William Spice, Thomas Hills and John Sparks, Attorney of Rochester
69. Headstone, Half Inscription Flaked Off
[IN MEMORY OF]
[ANN] WIFE OF
[JAMES DAVISON] OF THE PARISH
[STOKE,] FORMERLY WIFE OF
[WILLIAM] GATES SHE DEPARTED
[THIS LIFE] THE 5th OF APRIL 1810
AGED 55 YEARS
FUNNELL see PEAK
70. Headstone and Curbs, Very Eroded
[ ]
ROBINA ANN GARDNER
[WHO DIED] 25th JUNE 1921
AGED 77 YEARS
[ ]
AND HER ONLY SON
FREDERICK CHARLES
PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER [ ] 19[ ]
AGED 61 ? YEARS
"[At Rest ?] after much Suffering Patiently [Borne ?]"
In 1911, Robina was living on "private means", son Frederick was a small Farmer and Poulterer, (Census)
71. Double Headstone, (Two Iron Clamps on Back)
GEORGE AND ELIZABETH GATES
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
Mr. GEORGE GATES
[OF ST. MARY'S ?]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] NOVEMBER 1797
AGED [ ] YEARSMr. GEORGE GATES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
14th MARCH 180[2]
AGED [ ] YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
George Gates, died 1802, was a Yeoman Farmer, of St. Mary Hoo. His Will is dated 3rd January 1800
All leases, unexpired, cattle, livestock, corn, grain, hay, seeds, household goods, furniture, farming utensils, personal estate, to wife Elizabeth* and his two friends, Joseph Sudweeks of St. Mary, Farmer and William White of Hoo, Farmer, upon Trust, until children, Elizabeth, George, Sarah ,Ann and James attain 21 years of age. Most of the will is taken up with long detailed conditions of the Trust.
Witnesses: J. Gibbs Attorney at Law, Strood, M Gibbs and J Jennings, Clerk to Mr Gibbs
*(If I have correctly read the date on the headstone, Elizabeth must be George Gates second wife)
72. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
Mr WILLIAM GATES
OF THE PARISH OF STOKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 19th
1796 AGED 50 YEARS
"Farewell dear Wife and Children too,
By God's command I leave the World and you,
No more on Earth I shall your faces see,
But hope in Heaven our Souls will Happy be"
ALSO THREE CHILDREN SONS & DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE Mr WILLM. & ANN GATES
JOHN DIED JUNE THE 19th 1789
AGED 4 YEARS
GEORGE DIED DECR. THE 26th 1796
AGED 16 YEARS
ELIZABETH DIED APRIL THE 17th 1797
AGED 14 YEARS
GATES see DAVISON
73. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LIELA
WIFE OF RICHARD GOORD
OF ALLHALLOWS
AND SECOND DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD & ROBINA BALLARD
OF HOO
DIED 14th FEB. 1908
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
RICHARD GOORD
WHO PASSED AWAY OCT. 15th 1923
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
Richard Goord was a Farmer at Avery Farm, Allhallows, (1881 and 1911 Census)
74. Detached Headstone, (Leaning Against Yew)
ELIZABETH GRANGER
HERE
LYETH YE [BODY]
OF ELIZA[BETH]
WIFE OF W[ILLIAM]
GRANGER [ OF THIS PARISH ?]
DIED YE 26th ? [OF DECEMBER]
1724 AGED [ ]
YEARS
ALSO 4 CHI[LDREN]
LIES BY HER
William Granger or Grainger, was a Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 27th October 1734.
He is "sick and weak in body". His father in law is Mr Richard Daniel of Frindsbury. Before his marriage with Anne, now deceased, he settled properties in Cliffe and Birling, he now ratifies this settlement. His goods, chattles, corn, cattle, husbandry utensils etc. to his only daughter Mary. If she dies before 21 years, or marries, then he gives £100 out of his personal estate to his brother Henry Grainger of Frindsbury, Yeoman, if he is then living. If he is dead, then the £100 to be divided equally among the children of brother, Henry.
Richard Daniel is Executor and Testamentary Guardian of his daughter.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Speed, Richard Sheafe and John Clark
75. Small Headstone
COURTNAY GEORGE
SON OF LIEUT. THOS. GRAY R.N.
DIED 18th APRIL 1820
AGED 10 YEARS
76. Headstone
JANE HARDS
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
JANE THE WIFE OF
THOMAS HARDS
CLARK OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [ ] OF JAN. 1773
AGED [ ]7 YEARS
(Many Lines of Verse,Half Eroded)
Thomas Hards was a Shoemaker, (see Sands will) and, as on stone, Parish Clerk
HORNUNG see CHESTER
77. Large Plot, Curbs, Fallen and Broken Cross
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
HARRIET JANE FOR 44 YEARS THE
DEVOTED WIFE AND TRUE HELPMET
OF THE REV. ROBERT MARLEY
VICAR OF HOO ST. WERBURGH
ALSO THE REV. ROBERT MORLEY VICAR OF HOO 1900 – 1910
DIED AT HOVE, BRIGHTON ON 6th MAY 1919 AGED 73 YEARS
"Nearer my God to Thee"
78. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MORE
WHO DIED MAY 17[72] AGED [ ] YEARS
FOR [ ] OF THE [ ]
WILLIAM MORE ]
[ ]
AND [ ]
ALSO HERE LIETH THE BODY OF ELIZ.
THE WIFE OF WILLM. MORE WHO DIED
THE 19th OF MARCH 1779 [AGED [ ] YEARS]
79. Headstone
ROBERT MOSES
IN HOPE OF YE JOYFUL
RESURRECTION TO THE LIFE
ETERNAL HERE LYETH THE
BODY OF ROBERT MOSES
WHO DIED JAN. 11th 1752 AGED
38 YEARS
Robert Moses of Hoo, seems to be a Farmer. His Will is dated 27th February 1744
All freehold land, ready money, mortgages, bonds, household goods, rings, jewels, watches, husbandry tackle, corn, cattle, stock and personal estate to wife Margaret, who is his Executor.
Witnesses: William Clark, Jnr., John Palmer and John Burgis
80. Headstone in Two Halves, (under Yew Tree)
PEAK, FUNNELL AND TOWN
[SACRED]
TO
THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS PEAK
AGED [21] YEARS
WILLIAM FUNNELL
AGED 20 YEARS
JAMES TOW[N]
AGED 19 YEARS
WHO WERE ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
[ ] [HO]O ? 30th [MARCH] [1866]
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED
BY THE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
OF THE PARISHONERS
"In Truth may we say, "Life's like a Shadow,
Gone in a Moment""
81. Headstone and Body Stone, (one of group of four)
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND ELIZABETH
PEARCE
WHO DIED THE 23rd OF DECEMBER 1828
IN THE SIXTEENTH YEAR OF HER AGE
"Here lies the House, the Tenant gone,
And sure we all must go,
Then may our fate be like hers that
Is now laid below"
ANN PEARCE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 13th 1832
IN THE 52nd YEAR OF HER AGE
"Offer the Sacrifices of Righteousness and
Put your trust in the Lord"
82. Headstone and Body Stone, (fallen face down)
Body Stone
C P
1823
[IN MEMORY OF]
[CHARLOTTE DAUGHTER OF]
[GEORGE AND ELIZABETH]
[PEARCE]
[WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MAY 1823]
[IN THE 17th YEAR OF HER AGE]
83. Headstone and Two Body Stones
IN MEMORY OF
ANNA MARIA PEARCE WIFE OF
JOHN PEARCE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF MARCH 1817 AGED 70 YEARS
"For many years unwell she was,
At length, a time did come,
Her God in kindness took her home,
She's gone, a World to come"
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN PEARCE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th OF FEBRUARY
1826 IN THE 81st YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Worn down by Age, he left his House of Clay,
To praise the God he loved in endless day,
'Twas fate decreed that all men should die,
Thy will be done let's pray before we died"
John Pearce, the Elder of Hoo, Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 9th December 1825.
He wishes "a stone be provided in remembrance of my deceased wife and myself". To son George of Hoo, Farmer and son in law, John Hughes of Faversham, Butcher, all freehold and leasehold estate upon trust. Household goods in house for daughter Frances Pearce, except one good bedstead, bed and furniture to be reserved for daughter, Sarah. If Frances leaves the house or dies, then Sarah to have house. Trustees not to sell house during lifetime of Frances, can sell if daughters leave. Trustees to carry on or sell Farming Business at Belluncle Farm, rents or proceeds to be part of the residue, if house sold this goes into residue. Proceeds to be invested, interest to daughters. If either daughter dies, her share to other daughter, Mrs Charlotte Vain, detailed conditions follow.
Trustees to pay Elizabeth daughter of son George, £500, same to John, son of son in law John Hughes. If the latter die in lifetime of daughters, Frances, Sarah and Charlotte, the legacies go to grandchildren. Part of the residue to be divided between children of son George and son in law John Hughes. Daughters Frances and Sarah, son George Pearce and son in law John Hughes Executors.
Witnesses: William Acworth, Luton, Chatham, Richard White, Carpenter, Hoo and George Acworth, Solicitor, Chatham
84. Headstone and Body Stone
IN MEMORY OF
FRANCES DAUGHTER OF JOHN
AND ANNA MARIA PEARCE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 21st OF JULY 1828
IN THE 39th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Adieu to Cares, Afflictions and to all [ ],
This World's no more to me tho' 'tis to you,
Now ? be [ ] make ready and prepare,
Tho' now in Life, in Death you'l surely share"
ALSO OF SARAH PEARCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN & ANN MARIA PEARCE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF JANUARY 1837
AGED 76 YEARS
85. Headstone and Body Stone
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
GEORGE PEARCE AND DAUGHTER
OF
GEORGE & ELIZABETH GATES
WHO DIED THE 29th OF SEPTEMBER 1828
IN THE FIFTY FIRST YEAR OF HER AGE
"A Friend, a Wife and Mother all combined,
[ ] well be said by those she left behind,
She from her tender care is now released,
And may her o[ ] all once more her meet,
In Heaven to praise [ ] God and Him to greet"
LEFT ISSUE 5 SONS AND 5 DAUGHTERS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED GEORGE PEARCE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 13th DAY OF
DECEMBER 1845 AGED 69 YEARS
"Say ye to the Righteous that it shall be well with him,
Woe unto the Wicked ! It shall be ill with him"
86. Headstone, broken in half, (leaning against Yew tree)
IN MEMORY OF
CAROLINE
THE WIFE OF
GEORGE PEARCE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 20th DAY OF MARCH 185[7]
AGED 64 [YEARS]
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE PEARCE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 5th DAY OF APRIL 1863
AGED 60 YEARS
87. Modern "Book" Tablet and Curbs
IN IN
LOVING MEMORY LOVING MEMORY
OF OF
JAMES SALMON EMILY SA[LM]ON
WHO DIED WHO DIED
26th JULY 1915 5th AUG 1950
AGED 60 YEARS AGED 89 YEARS
"Safe in the Arms
of Jesus"
N. Curb
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES SALMON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 26th 1915 AGED 60 YEARS
"We have got another Home"
James Salmon Agricultural Labourer of 2 Star Elm Cottages, (1881 Census), General Labourer, (1911 Census)
88. Modern Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT SAUNDERS
WHO DIED SEPT. 2nd 1915
AGED 63
ALSO ELIZABETH SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED FEB. 12th 1937
AGED 80
89. Headstone
ROBERT SCOTT
HERE
LYETH YE
BODY OF
ROBT. SCOTT OF
YS PARISH YEOMAN
AND MARY HIS WIFE
AND 6 CHILDREN HE
DEPARTED YS LIFE YE
24th OF DECEMBER
[16]77 AGED 70 YEARS
AND SHE DEPARTED
[YS] LIFE YE 24th OF
[ ]MBER 1681
AGED 47 YEARS
Robert Scott,Yeoman Farmer, his Noncupative, (verbal) Will is dated 20th December 1677.
To wife Mary £200. To children, Mary, Margaret, Robert, William and Anne, and child his wife is now carrying, £100 each [ ? ] Residue, (after £200 for wife) shared among children. House to remain to daughter Mary, over and above her share of estate, for ever. If she dies without lawful heirs, son Robert to have house. He has appointed Fredinand Booth, Clerk, (Vicar) and Robert Gibbons, Yeoman of Hoo, Overseers.
Signed: Ferdinand Booth and Robert Gibbons
90. Headstone, (badly flaked)
[SACRED]
TO [THE MEMORY OF]
WILLIA[M] [SKILTON]
WHO DEP[ARTED THIS LIFE]
ON THE 29th DAY [OF AUGUST 1857]
IN THE 51st YEAR [OF HIS AGE]
"Dear Wife and Child[ren] [ ]
For unto you this [ ]
The Debt is paid [ ]
Prepare yourselves [ ]"
ALSO ARTHUR [SON OF THE ABOVE ?]
WHO DEPA[RTED THIS LIFE]
ON THE 25th DAY OF [DECEMBER 1857]
AGED 9 [MONTHS]
"Adieu sweet babe [ ]
Just looked about [ ]
Thy Angles (sic) Face we [ ]
But soon we were [ ]
Sleep on loving babe [ ]
God takes them all [ ]
ALSO SARAH ANN [WIFE OF THE ABOVE ?]
WHO DEPA[RTED THIS LIFE]
ON THE 30th DAY [OF SEPTEMBER 1868]
[AGED 58 YEARS]
William and Edward Skilton were Bakers, (1851 Census and 1865 Post Office Directory)
91. Headstone
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
EDWARD SKILTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th OF SEPTEMBER 1868
AGED 29 YEARS
92. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM SKINNER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1901
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
BETSY ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 28th 1893
AGED 55 YEARS
"Safe Home at last"
William Skinner was an Agricultural Labourer in 1881 (Census)
93. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF WILLIAM TOSSELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
14th ? OF SEPTEMBER 1823 AGED 45 YEARS
"Long here I laboured[ ]
[ ] I had [ ] health
But now the Lord hath set me free
[ ] and from [ ]
Within the Arms of Righteousness
By Faith her Soul shall rest"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM TOSSELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF MARCH 1842
AGED 63 YEARS
TOWN see PEAK
94. Double Headstone
HERE
LIETH THE BODY OF
JOHN VAIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE ON THE [5th] DAY
OF OCTOBER 1811
AGED 7[ ] YEARSHERE
LIETH THE BODY OF
ANN VAIN WIFE
OF JOHN VAIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 29th OF DEC
18[04] AGED 62 ? YEARS
John the Elder of Hoo, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 2nd August 1811.
To grandson John Gardner, a silver watch. To Timothy Eldridge, a clock. To daughter Sarah wife of William Gardner, household furniture and goods. To Sarah Myers £20. To son James Vain releases him from £400 he owes testator. To Sarah Gardner as above for £200. Son John Vain has had at various times £2,000; if John pays Sarah Gardner the £200 by 5 yearly instalments, father releases him from debt of £2,000. If he fails to pay the £200 to Sarah Gardner, then he will be answerable for amount above £400, this then divided equally between John Vain, James Vain and Sarah Gardner.
To son James all the residue, who is also Executor.
Witnesses: George Pearce of Hoo, Thomas Morson, Attorney at Law, Chatham
95. Headstone, broken, (leaning against Yew)
JAMES VAIN
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES VAIN
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF FEBRUARY 1828
AGED [5]7 YEARS
[Eroded verses]
James Vain, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 1st January 1823.
Freehold and leasehold estate, and personal estate to wife Charlotte, who is Executor.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Pearce, George Pearce and Thomas Morson, Attorney of Chatham
96. Modern Curbs
North Side
GLADYS THE DEARLY BELOVED DAUGHTER OF FREDERICK & OLIVE CAROLINE WEBB
WHO PASSED AWAY 5th DECEMBER 1925 AGED 33 YEARS
South Side
MY DEAR HUSBAND FREDERICK WEBB
WHO PASSED AWAY 30th MARCH 1933 AGED 74 YEARS
97. Pedestals, Broken Cross, Curbs,
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THE INFANT SON OF
Mr & Mrs W. L. WYLLIE
BORN AND DIED
AUGUST THE 6th 1891
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THE INFANT SON OF
Mr & Mrs W. L. WYLLIE
DIED JULY 17th 1893
AGED 6 DAYS
North Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
DOUGLAS WYLLIE
DIED JULY 9th 1894
AGED 6 DAYS
The father of the children buried at Hoo was William Lionel Wyllie, R.A.,(1851-1931), a prolific marine painter and etcher, who lived at Hoo Lodge from 1885 to 1906. He kept a sailing barge at Hoo, and made many paintings and etchings of the Thames and Medway. Born in London, he was a student at the Royal Academy Schools, where he was taught by Landseer, Millais and Leighton. When he was only 18 he won the Turner Gold Medal for his painting, "Dawn after Storm". In 1906 he moved to Portsmouth. A founder member of the Society for Nautical Research, he was a leading advocate for the restoration of H.M.S. Victory. His 42 foot wide panorama, "The Battle of Trafalgar" is in the Royal Navy Museum at Portsmouth.
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011
Section D is the area west of the church, bounded on the west by the
footpath which leads to the south west corner.
98. Very Small Stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PHILLIS ANN ASHENDEN
(NEE TYRRELL)
BORN 28th APRIL 1886
CALLED HOME
16th NOVEMBER 1940
"At Rest"
99. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED SON OF
JOHN & HARRIET BARBER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 1st 1887
AGED 25 YEARS
"Go home my friends and shed [no tears ?],
We must be here with Christ [ ],
Short was my life, long is my rest,
Christ took me when he thought [it best]"
ALSO
HARRIET WIFE OF
JOHN BARBER
WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1899
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN BARBER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1899
AGED 75 YEARS
"Now the labourer's task is o'er,
Now the battle day is past,
Now [ ],
Lands [ ]
John Barber, of Barber's Cottages, was a Market Gardener, (1891 Census)
100. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER
SARAH ANN BARTY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 18th 1916
AGED 87 YEARS
"The Lord is good to all who seek him"
ALSO JOHN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 27th 1888
AGED 68 YEARS
"Seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall
be opened unto you"
ALSO FOUR CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
[FANNY] BARTY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 18th 1848
AGED 23 YEARS
"Asleep"
101. Headstone, (Leaning close to Ground)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARTHA BLACKMAN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1869
AGED 53 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
WILLIAM BLACKMAN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 4th 1895
AGED 81 YEARS
[ ]
William Blackman was Landlord of the Five Bells, and a Market Gardener, (1855 Post Office Directory, 1882 Kelly's)
102. "Boulders", Anchor, Cross Gone
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
THOMAS BELOVED SON OF
RICHARD & NAOMI BRAMBLE
WHO DIED SEP. 14th 1894
AGED 24 YEARS
103. Headstone Fragment, (Lying under Yew)
IN MEMORY OF
Mr ROBERT CHAPMAN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIFE]
THE [ ] OF JULY 1768 AGED [ ] [ YEARS]
ALSO Mrs JANE C[HAPMAN] [WIFE]
OF THE ABOVE WHO D[EPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd ]
OF SEPTEMBER [1791] [AGED] [ ] [YEARS]
104. Headstone
JAMES CHAPMAN
To the right is the broken bottom of another headstone, part of which
seems to fit the broken stone of his parents under the nearby Yew tree
IN
MEMORY OF JAMES CHAPMAN OF
THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ]
OF FEBRUARY 1789 AGED [ ] [YEARS]
"Here lies Sleeping in the Dust,
Till the Resurrection of the Just,
[ ] Saviour ? Christ does live,"
[ Five more eroded lines]
105. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE CHAPMAN
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1878
AGED 77 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO SUSANNA CHAPMAN
WHO DIED AUGT.[ ] [1882]
[AGED 78 YEARS
George Chapman was a Farmer of 31 acres, employing two men,(1871 Census)
106. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES CHESTERTON
DIED AUGUST 30th 1888 AGED 42 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF SARAH ANN CHESTERTON
DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1934 AGED 82 YEARS
Charles Chesterton was a Prison Warder in Clerkenwell, in 1881, his wife was born in Hoo. ( Census)
107. Granite Headstone
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOYCE EILEEN CLEGG
DEARLY LOVED WIFE AND MOTHER
FELL ASLEEP 31st MARCH 1978
AGED 58 YEARS
TREASURED MEMORIES OF
DOUGLAS LOUIS CLEGG
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
8th JULY 1991
AGED 70
"To live in the hearts
of those we leave behind is not to die"
COLE see HEDGCOCK
108. Pedestals and Cross
[IN LOVING]
REMEMBRANCE
OF
MAY DUFFILL COMPORT
BELOVED INFANT CHILD OF
JOHN HUGGENS AND
CAROLINE COMPORT
OF WHITEHALL IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1875
AGED 7 WEEKS
John Huggens Comport was a Farmer of 300 acres at White Hall (1881 Census)
109. "Book" Type and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING ALSO OF
MEMORY OF
ESTHER THOMAS
COOMBER KING M.S.M.
WHO WHO
ENTERED INTO REST DIED 17th MARCH 1971
MAY 14th 1912 AGED 78 YEARS
AGED 47 YEARS "Resting in
A DEAR WIFE God's care" ALSO
AND LOVING MOTHER FLORENCE
"Forever with BLANCHE KING
the Lord" PASSED
AWAY
24th MARCH 1976
AGED 89 YEARS
Esther Coomber was the wife of Albert, a Clay Digger of Cypress Cottage, (1901 Census)Florence King was her daughter
110. Headstone, (Under Yew)
IN MEMORY OF
JEFFERY CORK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MARCH 1773
AGED [ ] YEARS
"Long have I [ ],
[ ],
For in my Life no [ ] had,
Pain did my Health destroy,
But now the Lord [ ],
That Grief and Care oppressed,
Within the Realms of [ ],
By Faith my Soul shall [ ]"
ALSO MARY GOLDSMITH
DIED NOV. 1786 AGED 45 ? YEARS
111. Headstone, (Under Yew)
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CORK OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6th OF
JANUARY 1779 AGED 36 YEARS
ANN FULLAGER DIED THE 11th OF
AUGUST 1773 AGED 4 YEARS
JOHN CORK SON OF WILLIAM
AND ELIZABETH CORK DIED THE
11th OF NOVEMBER 1784 AGED 8 YEARS
ROBERT CORK DIED THE 2nd OF
JULY 1797 AGED 20 YEARS
"Why do we mourn departed Friends,
Or shake at Death's Alarms,
'Tis but the Voice that Jesus sends,
To call them to his Arms"
112. Headstone, (Under Yew)
IN MEMORY OF
JEFFERY CORK OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 1807 AGED 32 YEARS
"Prepare to meet thy God"
113. Headstone, (Under Yew)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JAMES MACK[Y]
CUNNINGHAM M.D.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th MARCH 1874
AGED 73 YEARS
"Enter thou into the Joy of the Lord,
The Pains of Death are past,
Labour and Sorrow cease,
And Life's long warfare closed at last,
His Soul now rests in Peace"
ALSO HARRIETT
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 22ND 1877
AGED 72 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord"
ALSO ELEANOR HARRIETT HUGGINS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE, WIFE OF THE LATE
[SAMU]EL DAVYS STUART CUNNINGHAM, J.P.
OF CARRICKFERGUS, IRELAND
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1913
AGED 67 YEARS
William Cunningham was a Surgeon in Hoo in 1865, (Post Office Directory)
CUNNINGHAM see HUGGINS
114. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 21st OF NOVEMBER 1835
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 20th OF FEBRUARY 1839
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO
Mr WILLIAM DAY
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th OF NOVEMBER 1846
AGED 56 YEARS
DAY see LUCY
115. Headstone
SIMON GANT
IN MEMORY OF
Mr SIMON GANT DEPARTED
THIS LIFE APRIL THE [ ] 1786
AGED 43 YEARS
(In Register as KEMP)
GOLDSMITH see CORK
116. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN GREEN
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1859
AGED 29 YEARS
"Afflictions sore long time I bore,
Physicians were in vain,
Till God did please to give me ease,
And free me from my pain"
117. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE HAMMOND
WHO DIED 21st JULY 1900
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY MARTHA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1909
AGED 74 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
118. Detached Pedestal
SARAH LUCY
HARRYMAN
DIED JANY. 29Th 1887 AGED [4 MONTHS]
"Suffer Little Children to come
unto me for such is the Kingdom
of Heaven"
119. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HEDGCOCK
DIED OCTOBER 8th 1866 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HEDGCOCK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 7th 1895 AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HEDGCOCK
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 24th 1864 AGED 38 YEARS
"Peaceful be thy silent slumbers,
Peaceful in thy grave so low,
Thou wilt no more join our numbers,
Thou no more our conflicts know,
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
And in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed"
ALSO THE FOLLOWING GRAND CHILDREN
OF THE ABOVE
WALTER JOHN COLE
DIED SEPT. 17th 1864 AGED 7 DAYS
HENRY PERCY COLE
DIED DECR. 11th 1878 AGED 4 YEARS , 8 MONTHS
FREDERICK STEWART COLE
DIED DECR. 8Th 1879 AGED 1 YEAR
"Gone but not Forgotten"
John Hedgcock, of Hoo Common, was a Farmer and Grazier, (1855 and 1865 Post Office Directory, 1861 Census)
120. Headstone
[ ]
EDWARD HOGBEN
DIED SEPT. 15th 1889
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUG. 20th 1917
AGED 82 YEARS
Edward Hogben was an Agricultural Labourer at Norwood Corner Houses, Al;hallows in 1881,(Census)
121. Headstone, (Very Eroded)
MARY HOLT
HERE LYETH
YE BODY OF
MARY YE WIFE OF
[J]OHN HO[LT]
[ ]
[ ] 2 [ ]
-------------Ground Level------------
WHO DIED MARCH
YE 3rd 1712 AGED
ABOUT 60 YEARS
122. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HOWLAND
OF WHITE HALL, HOO
WHO DIED MAY 19th 1894
AGED 65 YEARS
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they
Shall see God"
"Her Toils are past, her Work is done,
And she is Fully Blessed,
She fought the Good Fight, the Victory Won,
And entered into Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM HOWLAND
WHO DIED JULY 3rd 1910
AGED 84 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
123. Headstone, (Under Yew)
HUGGINS FAMILY AND CUNNINGHAM
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HUGGINS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 17th OF JULY 1772
AGED 57 YEARS
"Here lies the comfort of my life,
The best of husband to a wife,
[ ] father to his children dear,
[ ] lies buried here"
NEAR THIS PLACE LIE THE BODIES
OF ELIZABETH HUGGINS AND
MARY POCOCK
John Huggins was a Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 11th July 1772.
His house , farmlands in Chart Sutton in the occupation of William Long, to wife Margaret Huggins for life.
After her death to son John Huggins and Peter Penn of Rochester, Blacksmith, upon trust. Rents and profits to support and educate his four younger children, William, Esther, Samuel and Peter until they attain age of 21. After his wife's death and when youngest child reaches 21,trustees to convey property to sons, John, Thomas, Samuel and Peter. If any died before 21, their share divided among survivors.
To wife Margaret six of his best milch cows of her choice. To son James one shilling His ready money, securities, chattles and personal estate, (except the six milch cows to wife Margaret), trustees to put proceeds in Public Funds, interest from this to support and educate four youngest children until they are 21. Wife Margaret, John Huggins and Peter Penn, Executors.
Witnesses: Thomas French, George Gates and Richard Plan
124. Headstone, (Under Yew)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
PETER SON OF
PETER & CECELIA HUGGINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th DAY OF JANUARY 1811
AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO OF SAMUEL
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th DAY OF JUNE 1829
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO OF PETER
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 25th DAY OF DECEMBER 1846
AGED 21 YEARS
" All Flesh shall perish together and
Man shall turn again unto Dust"
Peter Huggins was a Farmer of Ashcol Farm. His Will is dated 6th January 1841
To wife Cecelia, all his property,upon condition. Daughters, Harriet Cunningham, wife of William Cunningham, Surgeon of Hoo, Maria, Margaret, Cecelia and Naomi. With son Henry (when he comes of age), together with wife, joint Executors.
If wife re-marries she can no longer be an executor, she can take her clothes but no other property. If she continues his widow, with chastity, she can control all his property jointly with children, subject to their maintenance while they remain unmarried. To all his children, in trust for son Peter, property in Hoo occupied by William Quaife, for his life. If he dies unmarried or without lawful issue, the property divided equally between his siblings. If Peter marries and leaves children, then property to child/children.
After his wife Cecelia dies, his freehold estate in Hoo, house and 29 ½ acres of land known as Ashcol, now occupied by himself; and live and dead stock, plus household goods to be sold. Proceeds to be divided equally among his surviving children. Son Peter's share to be invested for his benefit for life; if he has any children, then after his death to them. If he dies unmarried his share divided among his siblings. Executor allowed to rent out Ashcol for terms not exceeding seven years. Wife to receive £40 per annum from rents of Ashcol if let. Remainder of rent shared by children, except Peter. If any or all his executors "dislike my will" they are to be disinherited!
Witnesses: William Hosmer, Jnr., Leonard Miskin, Snr., (mark of) and Abigail Mary Smith
125. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
Mr PETER HUGGINS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th DAY OF OCTOBER 1843
AGED 73 YEARS
LEAVING A WIFE, TWO SONS AND FIVE
DAUGHTERS
"The Dead shall hear the Voice of the
Son of God and they that hear shall live"
ALSO CECELIA
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 10th OF NOVEMBER 1878
IN HER 97th YEAR
126. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA HUGGINS
SECOND DAUGHTER OF
PETER & CECELIA HUGGINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 20th DAY OF APRIL 1848
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO OF
NAOMI HUGGINS
FIFTH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th DAY OF OCTOBER 1848
AGED 26 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
CECELIA HUGGINS
WHO DIED SEPT. 21st 1863
"Seek Eternal Rest"
ALSO MARGARET HUGGINS
DIED OCTOBER 29th 1886
127. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY HUGGINS
OF GRAVESEND
AND A NATIVE OF THIS PARISH
BORN AUGUST 6th 1822
DIED OCTOBER 24th 1906
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF LOUISA
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 25th ? 190[9]
AGED [7]8 YEARS
"Her Children Arise up and call her Blessed"
[ ]
HUGGINS see CUNNINGHAM
KING see COOMBER
128. Headstone, Plain Slab and Footstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES LUCY JUNR.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th JANUARY
1839 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO SARAH RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th NOV. 1873
IN HER 71st YEAR
ESTHER WIFE OF JAMES LUCY SENR.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th JULY 1821
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE JAMES LUCY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 6th MAY 1842
AGED 82 YEARS
ESTHER DAY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND DIED 29th MAY 1851
AGED 48 YEARS
ESTHER DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND SARAH LUCY
DIED 5th [AUG]UST 1826 AGED 1 YEAR, 5 MONTHS
WILLIAM ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1837 AGED 7 WEEKS
CAROLINE HIS SISTER DIED 2nd FEBRUARY
1840 AGED 6 YEARS
AMELIA HER SISTER DIED 3rd FEBRY.
1840 AGED 8 YEARS
LIKEWISE EMMA DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE & ELIZABETH LUCY
DIED 4th JULY 1853 AGED 3 MONTHS
James Lucy, Senior was a Carpenter, his Will is dated 29th October 1839.
By a marriage bond, on his marriage with Susanna Gilbert, widow, dated 6th July 1832, in the sum of £500, bound to John Turner as Trustee of Susanna Gilbert, to Susanna an annuity of £20 for life; and exclusive use of two rooms on west side of his house in Hoo, sitting room on ground floor and bedroom on upper floor, also use of household furniture and goods, rent free, in lieu of any future claims on any other real estate.
To wife Susanna, George Butcher of Hoo, Publican and William Barton of Hoo, Grocer, upon trust, all other freehold and leasehold property, household goods, money, stock in trade; to sell, except that already given to Susanna. Proceeds to be invested in Public Funds. Wife to have interest and dividends for life. After her death, furniture, etc. to be sold. Half of the interest to be used for education and maintenance of the five children of his late son, James. They are, James Frederick, George, Amelia Smith, Caroline and William Smith, until youngest is 21 years of age. Other half of interest to daughter, Esther, wife of Philmer Day, for life. If Esther dies before his wife, then her money to her children for their education and maintenance, until youngest is 21 years of age.
James Lucy signs will with his mark.
Witnesses: James Pearce, Solicitor, Chatham and Frederick Pearce, Gentleman, Chatham
Estate under £100
129. Coped Stone on Stone Base
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr GEORGE LUCY MANY YEARS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] DAY OF JANUARY 1867 AGED [37] YEARS
ALSO OF MARY LUCY THE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE [ ] DAY OF MAY ? 18[62] ? [AGED 31 YEARS] ?
130. Fallen Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
MARIA WIFE OF
THOMAS MILNER JUNR.
WHO DIED JANUARY [ ] [1868]
IN THE 33rd YEAR [OF HER AGE]
"Watch therefore for ye know not what
hour your Lord doth come"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS MILNER
WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1888
IN THE 53rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord"
ALSO ALICE HIS DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 20th MAY 1886
AGED 10 YEARS
"Suffer little children to come unto me,
and forbid them not, for of such is the
Kingdom of Heaven"
Thomas Milner, Senior, of The Pottery, 1841 and Star Elms, 1851, was an Agricultural Labourer, (Census)
131. Headstone
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM SON OF
THOMAS & SARAH ANN MILNER
OF THIS PARISH
DIED JUNE 14th 1891
AGED [31] YEARS
[ ]
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS MILNER
DIED MARCH 15th 1871
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH ANN BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS MILNER
DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1899
AGED 83 YEARS
"At Rest with Jesus"
Thomas Milner, Junior, Of Walnut Tree House, was Town Carter and Market Gardener, (1881 Census)
132. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs, (Detached Pedestals on Grave)
East Side
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIE THE BELOVED SON OF
JOHN & ELIZA MILNER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
MAY 12th 1901
AGED 25 YEARS
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
ALSO THE ABOVE ELIZA MILNER
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1924 IN HER 74th YEAR
R.I.P.
North Side
ALSO
JOHN GEORGE
MILNER
WHO DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1926
IN HIS 80th YEAR
South Side
ALSO
OF THEIR SON
FRANK
WHO DIED 23rd OCTOBER
1916
AGED 33 YEARS
John Milner of Four Elms Hill, Frindsbury was a Job Master, (Horse and Carriage Hire), (1901 Census)
Frank Milner was a Skilled Labourer, Chatham Dockyard, (1911 Census)
133. Detached Pedestal
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDITH MAUD (MILNER)
DIED MAY 25th 1868
AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO CONSTANCE HATTIE (MILNER)
DIED APRIL 28th 1890
AGED 3 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
134. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN MISKIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1845
AGED 34 YEARS
"This languishing head is at rest,
It's thinking and aching is o're (sic)"
This quiet immovable breast,
Is heaved by affliction no more"
135. Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH MOOR
WHO FELL ASLEEP 18th JANUARY 1933
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th APRIL 1920
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
Joseph Moor was an Agricultural Labourer at Cockham Farm, (1901 Census)
POCOCK see HUGGINS
136. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
Mr STEPHEN SMITH
WHO DIED 27th MARCH 1847
AGED 61
SHE WAS AN INDULGENT WIFE AND
AN AFFECTIONATE MOTHER
"Farewell vain world, I've seen enough of thee,
And now am careless what thou say'st of me,
Thy smiles I court not, nor thy frowns I fear,
My race is run, my head lies quiet here,
What faults you saw in me take care to shun,
Look well at home, enough there's to be done"
137. Grey Granite Coped
North Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS TIPPING
WHO DIED
DEC. 31st 1881 IN HIS 76th YEAR
ELIZABETH ANN TIPPING DIED AUGUST 10th 1929 AGED 88 YEARS
South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY COOPER
RELICT OF THOMAS TIPPING
WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1884
AGED 77 YEARS
WILLIAM GEORGE TIPPING DIED MAY 5th 1929 AGED 92 YEARS
Thomas Tipping was a retired Farmer, living in Rochester, (1881 Census)
William George Tipping was a retired Grocer living in Lambeth with sister Elizabeth, (1901 and 1911 Census)
138. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE TURNER
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1909
AGED 72 YEARS
"Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away"
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1924
AGED 86 YEARS
"Just as I am without one plea,
But that thy Blood was shed for me,
And that thou did bidd'st me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come"
George Turner of Cypress Cottage was a Bricklayer, (1865 Post Office Directory and 1881 Census)
TYRELL see ASHENDEN
139. Large Paved Plot, Two Horizontal Crosses
IN EVER LOVING IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MEMORY OF ROBERT ALLEN
JESSIE THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF SARAH ANN VIDGEON
ROBERT ALLEN & SARAH ANN WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2[ ] 1905
VIDGEON AGED 69 YEARS
WHO DIED JUNE 12th 1901 "Thy Will be Done"
AGED 15 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" SARAH ANN VIDGEON
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1927 AGED 82 YEARS
Robert Allen Vidgeon was a Dairy Farmer of White House Farm, (1901 Census)
140. "Book" Type Tablet and Curbs
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
ELIZA ANN
WAGHORN
WHO DIED
JULY 12th 1943
AGED 54 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
141. Large Paved Plot, Pedestals, Cross Gone
[ ]
MARGERY DORIS
THE BELOVED TWIN CHILD OF
ERNEST & HENRIETTA WEBB
WHO DIED AUGUST 2nd 1899
AGED 2 YEARS & 2 MONTHS
ALSO JESSIE MILDRED
CHILD OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1901
AGED 5 MONTHS
"Thy Will, not ours be Done"
ALSO RICHARD ALLEN WEBB
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 21st 1913
AGED 11 YEARS
"The Lord hath need of Him"
Ernest Webb was a Butcher of Hoo High Street, (1901 Census and 1909 Kelly's Directory)
142. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF OUR DEAR FATHER
RICHARD WEBB
DIED MAY 23rd 1900
AGED 57 YEARS
"Sweet the sleep he so
Much needed,
Free from Suffering,
Care and Pain,
Looking on his face,
so peaceful,
Could we wish him
back again"
Richard Webb was a Beer Retailer of the Victory Tavern, (1891 Census)
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Section E is west of the above footpath, bounded by the north and west
boundaries of the churchyard.
143. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD HENRY BISHOP
SON OF
EDWARD AND MARY ANN BISHOP
BORN 11th APRIL 1844
DIED 17th AUGUST 1865
ALSO
JOHN FREDERICK BISHOP
BORN 26th APRIL 1849
DIED 29th FEBRUARY 1850
Edward Bishop, Senior, was a Grocer and Draper; and Post Master at Hoo, (1855 and 1865 Post Office Directory and 1861 Census).
144. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD BISHOP
BORN 13th JULY 1814
DIED 4th JULY 1893
ALSO
MARY ANN BISHOP
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT LEE NOV. 28th 19[02]
IN HER 91st YEAR
"Her End was Peace"
Edward Bishop, Junior was a Shop Man in Paul Goldston's Grocer's shop in Star Hill, Rochester, Goldston also had a shop in Hoo.
145. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
BARRINGTON BUGGINS
LATE OF THE CITY OF [OX]FORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1846
AGED [59] YEARS
"Watch therefore [for ye know not]
Neither the [day nor the hour the]
[Son of Man cometh"]
Barrington Buggins was Landlord of the Five Bells. He had only been in Hoo a short time, and was formerly Landlord of the Crown Inn, Oxford, to c. 1845. His Will is dated 17th March 1840.
To wife, Mary all her wearing apparel and household goods. His freehold and personal estate to wife Mary, friend Richard King of St. Aldate, Oxford, Gentleman and William Cowley, of the Corn Market, Oxford, Warehouseman, upon trust; to sell when they think fit. Money to be invested in Public Funds, interest to wife for her life. She to maintain and educate children during their minorities. After her death, funds in trust, for children, Martha, Emma and Jane and any other living at time of his death, equally; detailed conditions follow.
Wife Mary, Richard King and William Cowley joint Executors; wife Guardian of children; if she dies during their minority, King and Cowley to be Guardians.
Witnesses: M. Walsh and J. S. Joy
146. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE CACKETT
WHO DIED JULY 30th 1916
AGED 70 YEARS
FOR 47 YEARS A SERVANT TO THE
S.E. & C.R. COMPANY
ALSO CHARLOTTE CACKETT
DIED MARCH 10th 1926
AGED 92 YEARS
George Cackett was Gate Man on the Hundred of Hoo Railway, at Creek Cottage, Stoke in 1901, (Census)
COMPORT see EVERIST
147. Pedestal Monument, Surmounted by an Urn - The Largest Monument in the Churchyard
EVERIST FAMILY ET AL
Two Massive Ledgers on East Side
ENTRANCE
TO THE
FAMILY
VAULT
OF
RICHARD
EVERIST
1830
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr RICHARD EVERIST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF JANUARY 18[31] AGED 74 YEARS
[LEAVING A]WIDOW, SON AND [ ] DAUGHTERS
TO LAMENT HIS LOSS
[ ]
[ ]
Mrs ELIZABETH EVERIST
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF NOVEMBER 18[3]7 AGED [65] YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
GRACE WIFE OF THE LAST NAMED
RICHARD EVERIST
DIED MARCH [ ] 1864
AGED 80 YEARS
JAMES EVERIST
LATE OF FRINDSBURY
DIED [JANUARY] [ ] 1878
[AGED 78 YEARS]
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
[DIED DECEMBER [ ] ] 1885
[AGED 80 YEARS]
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr PHILLIP TOMLIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th OF SEPTEMBER 1834 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO Mrs SARAH TOMLIN WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF OCTOBER 1849 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SANDS LATE OF FRINDSBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF JUNE 1849 AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN SANDS WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 3rd OF MAY 1855 AGED 50 YEARS
FRANCES MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN SANDS DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1865
AGED 77 YEARS
HAROLD JAMES MISKIN
THE 3rd SON OF
WILLIAM LOVE MISKIN
DIED NOV. 15th 1913
AGED [34] YEARS
WALTER MISKIN
SON OF
WILLIAM MISKIN AND
SARAH MISKIN
DIED [FEB.] 5th 1933
AGED 80
KATE MISKIN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WALTER MISKIN
DIED [AUG.] [ ] 1935
AGED 75 YEARS
East Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN THE WIFE OF
Mr HENRY EVERIST
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF MAY 1836 AGED 45 YEARS
[ALSO] WILLIAM THE SON OF
SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST
DIED JANUARY 28th 1844
AGED 20 DAYS
ALSO THOMAS COMPORT
DIED 13th JULY 1844 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF JANE DAUGHTER OF
SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST
DIED AUGUST [ ] 1846 AGED SIX MONTHS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF
SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST
DIED OCTOBER [ ] 1846 AGED FIVE YEARS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF
SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST
DIED AUGUST 20th ? 1850 AGED SIX MONTHS
[ALSO] ANN DAUGHTER OF
SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1852
AGED 16 MONTHS
[ ]
[ ] 1854
CATHERINE ONLY DAUGHTER OF
SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST
DIED [ SEPT. [ ] 1857 AGED 23 YEARS]
SARAH ANN [WIFE OF]
HENRY EVERIST
[DIED] NOVEMBER [ ] [1861 AGED 46 YEARS]
[ ]
HENRY EVERIST
OF TEMPLE, STROOD
[DIED JANUARY [ ] ] 1871 AGED 76
LEAVING [ ] SONS AND
[ ] DAUGHTERS
MARY ANN WIFE OF
THOMAS COMPORT DIED
ON MAY 28th 1876 AGED 72
JAMES COMPORT
SON OF THE ABOVE DIED
ON MARCH 6th ? 1877 AGED 45
West Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
BETSY FANNY MISKIN
DIED FEB. 17th 1844
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM MISKIN HUSBAND OF
THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF OCTOBER 1850 AGED 81 YEARS
MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD AND ELIZA MISKIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF
AUGUST 1847 AGED 10 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH MATILDA WIFE OF
WILLIAM MISKIN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th OF
JANUARY 1863 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO GRACE [ ] DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND SARAH MATILDA MISKIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 9th 1875
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM 2nd SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM & BETSY FANNY MISKIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL [ ] 188[2]
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM LOVE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM & SARAH MATILDA MISKIN
DIED OCTOBER 20th 1894 AGED 45 ? YEARS
RICHARD MISKIN
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM & BETSY MISKIN
BORN 19th JULY 1803
DIED 15th DECEMBER 1899
AGED 94
SYDNEY WALTER
ONLY SON OF WALTER
AND KATE MISKIN
BORN [ ] JANUARY1892
DIED [ ] MAY 1908
Richard Everist, the Elder, was a Yeoman Farmer, and, judging from his tomb, very prosperous! His Will, which is dated 24th November 1825, is very long and mostly taken up with Trust conditions.
Household goods to wife Elizabeth. She, along with sons Richard, of Allhallows, and Henry; and Edward Wickham, Gentleman of Chatham, Executors and Trustees. To them, upon trust, residue of personal estate, until all his children are 21 years of age. Executors to carry on farming business. From the profits, £100 annuity to his wife for life. Annuities of £50 to children until they are 21. Surplus of personal estate invested in Public Funds. Wife can remain in his house, with garden, coal shed, wood house and hen house, rent free, as long as she remains his widow. She to have interest and dividends from Funds for life. Several freehold farms were settled on wife at marriage for the purpose of carrying on the farming business.
Witnesses: John Groves, Hoo, Elias Brooker, Hoo and Richard White, Hoo
Estate under £6,000
Elizabeth Everist, widow of Richard. Will dated 27th September 1832.
To grandson Henry Gooding Everist, son of Henry Everist, Farmer, 19 guineas, to be spent for his benefit by his father. To sons, Henry, James of Stoke, Farmer and Edward, all freehold and leasehold estate, money, securities, household goods, etc. upon trust, to sell freehold and leasehold property; proceeds invested, in trust in Public Funds or mortgages, etc .Interest to her ten children, Ann, Henry, Joseph, Elizabeth Gooding, James, Mary Ann, Edward, Matilda, Eliza and George, equally, for life. If any die, their share to their husband or wife, if any, for life. Then to their children, if any. Detailed conditions follow.
One tenth of the money for Robert Richards Everist son of her daughter, Matilda, born before wedlock; after Matilda's death to her husband, Robert Richards for life, the principal divided equally among their lawful issue. Sons, Henry, James and Edward, joint Executors and Trustees.
Witnesses: Joseph Hopkins, Chatham, James Pearce, Solicitor, Chatham and Frederick Pearce, his Clerk
Richard Miskin was a Farmer and Blacksmith of Stoke, employing 10, on 110 acres. (1851 Census)
William Miskin, of Belluncle Farm, was a Farmer of 1,479 acres, employing 40, (1865 Post Office Directory and 1871 Census)
William Love Miskin of Newlands House, St. Mary was a Farmer, (1891 Census)
Walter Miskin was a Farmer at Belluncle farm, (1901 Census), and Whitehall Farm, (Kelly's Directory 1909)
John Sands the Younger, Yeoman Farmer of Quarry Farm, Frindsbury. Will dated 28th March 1849
Wife Mary Ann Executor. Real estate and all household goods, stock, crops, money, securities and personal estate to wife Mary Ann for ever.
Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Strood and Frederick Thomas Attwood, Clerk to Mr Gibbs
Probate Valuation, 2nd January 1850
Household goods and Furniture £38 7s 0d
Plate, Linen, Clothes £3 19s 3d
Books 10s
Live and Dead Stock £49 15s 0d
Total £92 11s 0d
148. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF WALTER THE BELOVED SON OF HENRY AND JANE FRANKS WHO DIED JULY 19th 1919 AGED 29 YEARS (one line)
Walter Franks was the son of Henry, a Clay Digger and Agricultural Labourer, of Baker's Terrace. Walter had no occupation in 1911, (Census)
149. Wooden Cross, Small Plaque
FOR A SOUL
KNOWN TO GOD
HOLLY
I don't know the full circumstances and context of this find, but from my limited Archaeological experience, the post mortem decapitation of bodies is more suggestive of a pagan Romano-British context. See Archaeologia Cantiana for 1962, for a similar find at Cuxton.
150. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND EDMUND JOHN KNOW WHO DIED OCTOBER 27th 1916 AGED 66 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO OF MARY ANN KNOW HIS WIFE WHO DIED AUGUST 31st 1937 AGED 81 YEARS
Edmund Know was a General and Agricultural Labourer, (1901 and 1911 Census)
MISKIN see EVERIST
151. Small Flat Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PERCY JAMES
HUSBAND OF
WINIFRED HILDA PEARMAN
ENTERED INTO REST
3rd JAN. 1970 AGED 75 YEARS
WINIFRED HILDA
WIFE OF ABOVE
1921 – 1992
Granite Pedestals, Cross, Curbs
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALEC ONLY SON OF
EDWIN & RHODA RIXON
OF TUNBRIDGE HILL, HOO
FELL ASLEEP DECEMBER 20th 1918
AGED 21 YEARS
"Jesu Lover of my Soul"
SANDS see EVERIST
152. C.W.G.C Headstone
A. H. SEDEN
STOKER 2nd CLASS RNK/17921
H.M.S. PEMBROKE
15th JUNE 1918 AGED 18
TOMLIN see EVERIST
153. Headstone, Lying on Side, Against N. Wall
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
SYLVIANA MARIA
FOR FORTY SIX YEARS
THE AFFECTIONATE AND BELOVED WIFE
OF THE REVEREND
DANIEL FRANCIS WARNER
THE VICAR OF THIS PARISH
WAS BORN AUGUST 28th 1791
AND DIED SEPTEMBER 4th 1864
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
THE ABOVE DANIEL FRANCIS WARNER
FOR THIRTY FOUR YEARS
THE VICAR OF THIS PARISH
BORN ON JUNE 9th 1795
DIED ON NOVEMBER 17th 1870
[Eroded Verses]
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Section F is a modern extension, (1920's), north of the east–west
footpath, and east of the library building
This Section is a modern extension, I have only transcribed the pre-1930 Graves
154. Curbs
JANE THE DEVOTED WIFE OF CHARLES BANKS WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1925 AGED 77 YEARS
155. Curbs and Vaulted Stone
EDITH EMILY THE DEARLY LOVED ONLY CHILD OF MOSES AND ELLEN BARTON
WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th APRIL 1921 IN HER 18th YEAR
ALSO
MY BELOVED WIFE
ELLEN BARTON
WHO DIED 3rd NOVEMBER 1929
AGED 55 YEARS
Moses Barton , may be the Police Constable at Wren's Cross in Maidstone in 1901 ?, (Census)
156. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES BROOKS WHO DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1925 AGED 63
Charles Brooks, of 4 Acorn Terrace, ? Sea Wall Labourer in 1901, (Census)
157. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM THOMAS CRUTTENDEN
WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1925 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO KATE CRUTTENDEN
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1943 AGED 66 YEARS
William Cruttenden of Baker's Terrace, Agricultural and Clay Labourer, (1901 and 1911 Census)
158. Red Granite Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN DARKINS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
APRIL 15th 1925 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN DARKINS
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 17th 1933
AGED 83 YEARS
R.I.P.
John Darkins of Church Road, Clay Digger and Agricultural Labourer, (1901 and 1911 Census)
159. Curbs
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM CHARLES DUNSTER
AT REST JUNE 4th 1925 AGED 61 YEARS
North Side
ALSO EMMA ANN DUNSTER HIS BELOVED WIFE
AT REST JUNE 6th ? 1944 AGED 77 YEARS
William Dunster of Church Street, Superintendent Life Assurance in Tonbridge in 1911 ?, (Census)
160. Pedestal and Angel
MY DEAR WIFE
AGNES MARY FORD
FELL ASLEEP 1st DEC. 1929
AGED 24 YEARS
"Until the Day Break
and the Shadows Flee Away"
161. Low Granite Headstone and Curbs
TO THE SACRED MEMORY
OF
OUR BELOVED PARENTS
SARAH ANN GARDNER
PASSED SEPT. 19th 1929 AGED 74 YEARS
EDWARD GEORGE GARDNER
PASSED JUNE 13th 1932 AGED 81 YEARS
Edward Gardner an Agricultural Labourer, (1911 Census)
162. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
JAMES KING
WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd MAY 1927
AGED 61 YEARS
AND ANNIE ELIZA KING
REUNITED 21st DECEMBER 1949
AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
James King, Agricultural Labourer of Parker's Corner, Allhallows in 1901; Oil Tanks Labourer in 1911, (Census)
163. Curbs
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES KING
DIED JANUARY 22nd 1928 AGED 36 YEARS
James King, Junior, Agricultural Labourer, (1911 Census)
164. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE EDWARD MOOR WHO ENTERED INTO REST 26th MARCH 1922 AGED 26 YEARS (one line)
George Moor, Farm Worker of Cockham Farm, (1911 Census)
165. Fallen Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CECIL WILLIAM MOOR
DIED JULY 14th 1928
AGED 29 YEARS
166. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE PERCY DIED APRIL 27th 1925 AGED 52 YEARS
George Percy, possibly the Wood Cutter of Boxley and Agricultural Labourer of Hollingbourne ?(1901 and 1911 Census)
167. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES ROBERTS WHO DIED SEPT. 7th 1927 AGED 74 YEARS (one line)
168. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS STEPHEN SAUNDERS BORN AUGT. 4Th 1854 FELL ASLEEP MAY 17th 1928 (one line)
Thomas Saunders of Black House, High Street, Agricultural Labourer and Gardener, (1901 and 1911 census)
169. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY ROSA WRIGHT
PASSED AWAY 14th DEC. 1929
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO JOHN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
PASSED AWAY 7th JULY 1934
AGED 74 YEARS
"Lives Well Spent"
END OF SECTION F
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Section G interior of Church
170. Brass Plaque Set in Floor, Brass of 15 Children, Man and 4 Wives - Missing
From John Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, 1769. (Not Seen)
OF YO CHARITIE PRAY FOR THE SOULE OF WM. ALTON AND GELYONE HIS WIFE AND ALL
HIS WIFES SOULE, HIS CHILDREN'S SOULES AND ALL CHRISTYN SOULL JHU HAVE MCI
171. Brass Plaque, East Wall, North Aisle
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS AVELING OF ROCHESTER ELDEST SON OF THOMAS AND
ANN AVELING OF WHITTLESEA IN THE COUNTY OF CAMBRIDGE A MEMBER OF THE
INST. CIVIL ENGINEERS, CHEVALIER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR,FRANCE AND KNIGHT OF
THE ORDER OF FRANCIS JOSEPH, AUSTRIA. DIED MARCH 7th 1882 AGED 57 YEARS
AVELING see D'URBAN
172. Brass, Full Length Priest, Head
Missing, as is most of Inscription (From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses)
[ ] SUM ET IN CARNE MEA VDIBO DEUM SALVATOREM MEUM
HIC JACET DOMINUS RICHARDUS BAYLEY QUONDAM VICARIUS ISTIUS
ECCLESIE QUI OBIIT DECIMO DIE MENSIS JULII ANNO DNI
MILLMO CCCC DUODECIMO CUJUS ANIMA PPICIETUS
173. Brass Nave Floor? From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses,(Not Seen)
PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF JOHN BEDYLL THE WYCH DESECID THE VII DAY OF JUN
IN THE YERE OF OUR LORD MCCCCC ON WHOSE SOUL GODE HAYFE MERCY AMEN
John Bedyll, the Elder, seems to be a Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 3rd March 1498.
"Sick in Body", he wishes to be buried in the church, "in the aisle before the Crucifix next to the stone of Richard Charlys". "For breaking the ground, 6s 8d". To the Altar Lights "for my tithings negligently forgotten, 6s 8d"; to the Cross Light, 10d; to the Trinity Light, 12d; to our Lady Light, 12d; to St. Nicholas Light, 4d; to St. Warburgh Light, 12d. To "an honest priest to sing for my soul, my wife's soul, my fader's soul and my moder's soul and other christyn souls, 33s 3d" . To each of his God children living, 4d. For the poor 20s distributed in bread at Lent. A stone to be laid on his grave.
Land in Wellingcroft, 10 acres in Brakefield, Lidwell Hamm Marsh to be sold to pay debts and his bequests. To son, Stephen Bedyll property in St. Mary's, which he can sell at discretion of Executors. To son John Bedyll, house that he lives in, "on the same side that John Joye dwelleth", forever, he keeping it in good repair, also 7 acres of land at . . . . ?
To daughter Alice Bedyll at 20 years of age, at discretion of Executors To Margaret Bedyll daughter of son John, at 20 years of age, 26s 8d.
William Halman and John Palmer, son of Giles Palmer, to have house for three lives in Upstreet, with lands and marshes. They to ensure yearly Obit (for his soul) is performed in Church with dirges and mass. Three bushels of wheat and ?bushel of malt to be made into bread and ale for the said dirge. If there are no heirs to above, property to be sold and 8 score sheep to be delivered to Church.
Churchwardens to arrange yearly Obit in time of Lent with mass and dirge, said or sung. Quarter of wheat and quart of malt to be made into bread and ale distributed in the church. Property in Allhallows to be sold for best price. From this William Halman to have 5 marks, Giles Palmer, 5 marks; remainder paid to Executors. House in Pylstreet sold , money to Executors to be disposed of for "the health of his soul". Executors to lay 150 halles ? of gravel in Upstreet, where most needed.
Wife Joan to have all movables beholding to her, to sell ?, to the value of 20 marks.
Executors, Wife Joan, William Halman and Giles Palmer
Residue of goods to be disposed of by Executors for the "health of my soul". John Joye to be Supervisor of the will.
Names on Probate Note, in addition to Executors and Supervisor; Harmon Charlys, Stephen Rolf and Robert Fuller
174. Cross from Grave in France, North Wall, North Aisle
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175. Very Small Plaque, South Wall, South Aisle
IN MEMORY OF
WALTER ST. JOHN BRICE
AND
MARY WITHECOMBE BRICE
OF
HOO LODGE, HOO ST. WERBURGH
THIS SCREEN WAS GRATEFULLY ERECTED
BY THEIR FAMILY – 1970
176. Brass on Chancel Floor, Half Length of Priest
HIC JACET DNS JOHNES BROWN QUONDA VICARI
ISTE ECCLIE CUJUS AIE PPICIETUR DS AME
177. Plaque, North Wall, Chancel
IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF
HOWARD CAIRNS
A SERVER AT THIS ALTAR
AND A SWEET SINGER
WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN ACTION WHILE
SERVING ON H.M.S. FIREDRAKE
IN THE ATLANTIC ON 17th DEC. 1942
AGED 21 YEARS
"They shall not grow old
as we that are left grow old"
178. Two Brass Figures, Chancel Floor
HIC JACET STEPHANUS CHARLIS ET RICARDUS CHARLIS QUI OBIIT XXVIII DIE MENS
JUNII ANNO DNI MILLMO CCCCXLVI QUOR AIABUS PPICITEUR DEUS AMEN
179. Brasses, Full Length Armoured Knight and Wife, South Aisle
HIC JACET THOS. COBHAM ARMIGER QUI OBIIT VIII DIE MENSIS JUNII ANNO DNI
MILLMO CCCCLXV ET MATILDA UXOR EJUS QUORUM AIABUS PPICIETYR DEUS AME
180. Classical Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS COMPORT ESQ. OF WHITEHALL IN THIS PARISH
WHOSE REMAINS ARE DEPOSITED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING
OCIIT 23rd OCTOBER 1843 AETAT 76 YEARS
DEDICATED BY HIS AFFECTIONATE WIDOW
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr GEORGE COMPORT THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE THOMAS COMPORT
LIKE WISE BURIED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING IN THIS COUNTY
OBIIT 17th JANUARY 1844 AETAT 51 YEARS
ALSO IN SACRED MEMORY OF
MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE THOMAS COMPORT ESQRE.
WHOSE REMAINS ARE INTERRED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING, KENT
OBIIT JULY 26th 1871 AETAT 78 YEARS
181. Stone Plaque, South Wall of Chancel
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS LINTON DANN
1901 – 1962
CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS PARISH
THE SANCTUARY LAMP WAS GIVEN IN HIS MEMORY
182. Brass Plaque, South Wall, South Aisle
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN JAMES DARKINS
MASTER OF S/V GLENAVON
WHO WAS WRECKED AND LOST WITH HIS SHIP
ON THE GOODWIN SANDS DURING AN HEAVY
GALE ON THE NIGHT OF 1st - 2nd NOVEMBER 1919
AGED 38 YEARS
"Grant Him O Lord, Eternal Rest"
183. Brass Plaque, West Wall, North Aisle
IN MEMORY OF ANN WHO WAS FIRST THE WIFE OF THOMAS AVELING OF THE COUNTY
OF CAMBRIDGE ESQUIRE BY WHOM SHE HAD THREE SONS, THOMAS, ROBERT AND JAMES
SECONDLY THE WIFE OF THE REV, JOHN D'URBAN B.A. 20 YEARS CURATE IN CHARGE
OF THIS PARISH SHE WAS BORN DECEMBER 9th 1800 AND DIED SEPTEM. 2Nd 1873
184. Classical Tablet, Draped Urn, South Wall, West End, North Aisle
IN A VAULT UNDER THIS CHURCH
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
ERNEST
ELDEST CHILD OF
HENRY TAYLOR JONES, ESQUIRE
AND CAROLINE MUNSTER HIS WIFE
OF CHATHAM AND OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF DECEMBER 1844
AGED 15 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
JONES see WULFF
185. Classical Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF LIEUT. CHARLES JORDAN R.N.
WHO AFTER HAVING SIGNALIZED HIMSELF
BY HIS GALLANT CONDUCT IN THE WEST INDIES
WAS UNHAPPILY SHIPWRECKED IN THE NORTH SEA
IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1779
AETAT 22
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED TO HIS MEMORY
BY HIS MOST AFFECTIONATE BROTHER
RICHARD JORDAN A.M.
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
186. Classical Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
TO THE MEMORY
OF THE REV. RICHARD JORDAN M.A.
VICAR OF MOUNTFIELD IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX
CHAPLAIN
TO THE MOST NOBLE MARQUIS OF CAMDEN
SENIOR MINOR CANON
OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ROCHESTER
AND THIRTYFOUR YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED AT ROCHESTER THE 21st AUGUST 1835
AND WAS BURIED IN THE VAULT OF HIS FATHER
IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF MAIDSTONE
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
Rev. Richard Jordan of Rochester. Will dated 17th March 1830.
To daughter Margaret Carter, widow of Rev. Wilfred Carter, D.D., late of Mountfield, Sussex, sole Executor.
His Wife to have furniture and plate, except large silver bowl, with inscription, stating that it was given to his late brother, Charles Jordan, when a Midshipman in the Royal Navy, in testament of his gallant conduct on 14th October 1777, by the inhabitants of Montego Bay, Jamaica. This bowl to his daughter, Margaret.
To his wife, £100. Daughter Margaret to have his diamond ring, given him by John Pelly Atkins Esq. of London, on his marriage with Jordan's niece. Also to Margaret, his gold watch, with gold chain and seals, formerly belonging to his late brother, the Rev. Thomas Jordan. Monies to be invested in Public Funds, this and other investment interest to wife for life. After her death to daughter Margaret.
Witnesses: E. Twopenny of Rochester, Solicitor and J.F. Hookham, Clerk to Messrs. Twopenny & Essell, Rochester
187. Tomb Chest set in East Wall, North Aisle, Ogee Canopy and Pinnacles
EDWARD LAKE
OF ABBOTTS' COURT IN THIS PARISH YOUNGEST SON OF WILLIAM LAKE
OF WOODSTREET IN THE PARISH OF BAPCHILD IN THIS COUNTY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 19th OF APRIL1846 AGED 34 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND FIVE CHILDREN
HIS REMAINS REST IN BAPCHILD CHURCH
NEAR THOSE OF HIS FATHER AND MOTHER
"Jesus said, "What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter""
ALSO
EDWARD ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE BORN 2nd AUGUST 1838
DIED IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND 25th FEBRUARY 1908
Edward Lake, of Abbotts' court, Farmer. Will dated 5th July 1841
Most of this will consists of Trust conditions.
To wife Mary Anne, Furniture and Household goods and £300. To children at 21, £1,000.
To wife and brothers, George, Charles and Henry, all property and effects, upon trust. His share in Farming Business in Grain, he shares with brother John, to be sold, John having first option.
Residue to children. Wife Executor.
Witnesses: William Brooks, Bailiff to Mr Lake and Thomas Aveling, Hoo
188. Ledger, Floor of South Aisle
ANN LINDRIDGE
SPINSTER
DIED 10th JUNE 1821
AGED 43 YEARS
189. Brass Plaque North Wall, North Aisle
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OSCAR STEPHEN
LINGHAM
7th BATTALION ROYAL FUSILIERS
KILLED IN ACTION AT CAMBRAI
FRANCE MARCH 25th 1918
"Grant Him O Lord, Eternal Rest"
190. Brass Plaque, North Wall of Chancel
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT MARLEY, PRIEST
L.TH. DURHAM
VICAR OF THIS PARISH 1900 – 1910
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MAY 6th 1918
AGED 73 YEARS
191. Ledger, Floor of South Aisle
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF JOSEPH
MILLER NOW AT REST
WHOSE SOUL WITH CHRIST WE HOPE IS BLEST
LONG AFTER HIM WEE SHALL NOT STAY
LET US PREPARE AGAINST THAT DAY
HE LIETH HERE UNDER THIS HEAP OF DUST
WAITING THE RESURECTION OF THE JUST
HE WAS THE SONN OF JOSEPH &
HANNAH MILLER WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 10th OF JANUARY 1678
AGED 7 YEARS
Joseph Miller, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 8th June 1694.
To daughter Elizphalett Rivers the wife of Jonathan Rivers of Chatham, Carpenter; his farmhouse where he now lives, and barns, stables, orchards, etc. Upon condition that his wife Hannah remains in possession until the next Lady Day after his death. After that his wife, servants and workmen to have liberty to fell and cut 80 trees on the land before Lady Day, next; and to sell the wood to pay any of his debts. If Jonathan Rivers pays Hannah £60 in lieu of the trees, Hannah will accept. Farm house and land in occupation of William Woodland and 2 properties and land in occupation of James Waters and [Widow] Holt in Allhallows to daughter Margaret Miller. If she has no issue, the same 3 properties and land to his wife Hannah after death of Margaret, for life. After Hannah's death, property in occupation of Widow Holt in Allhallows to Elizabeth Baker, daughter of John Baker, late of Stoke, Husbandman. After death of wife Hannah 2 properties in occupation of James Waters and William Woodland in Allhallows and Hoo to his right heirs, provided Hannah receives rents until daughter Margaret is 18 years old.
Property and land in occupation of Marndy? Whiffen, and land now sown with wheat lying in or near Mr Faunce's land in occupation of Widow Taylor, now in his own possession, in Hoo, to Hannah for life. After her death to daughter Margaret.
Marsh land called Oakham Ness in Hoo, of about 110 acres, in his possession to wife Hannah to sell and dispose of. Jonathan Rivers to pay the poor of Hoo out of estate left to Hannah, 20s a year for 4 years after his death. To cousin William Starr 20s. All residue to Hannah, she sole Executor.
Witnesses: Samuel Holwill, Mark of Richard Perrin and John Holwill
192. Brass Plaque, North Wall of Chancel
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER MISKIN
CHURCHWARDEN FOR
27 YEARS AND BENEFACTOR
OF THIS PARISH BORN 19th JULY
1852 DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1933
TO PERPETUATE HIS MEMORY HIS
MANY FRIENDS ERECTED THIS
TABLET AND INSTALLED
ELECTRIC LIGHTS IN THE CHURCH
193. Brass Plaque, South Wall, South Aisle
THE WINDOW
ABOVE THIS TABLET
IS DEDICATED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY NICHOLSON
WHO DIED
15th JUNE 1880
AGED 81 YEARS
194. Stone Tablet, West Wall of Porch
IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
RICHARD PHILPOTT
18 XI 1879 24 II 1961
SAILORMAN ON THE THAMES AND MEDWAY
FOR HALF A CENTURY
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY
THE THAMES SAILING CLUB
WHOM HE SERVED FOR FOURTEEN YEARS
AS MASTER OF THE S/B ARROW
195. Brass in Chancel, From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses (Not Seen)
HERE LYETH BURIED THE BODY
OF DOROTHY PLUMLEY THE WIFE OF
JOHN PLUMLEY SHE DIED ANO. DNI. 1615
DONE BY JAMES PLUMLEY HER SONNE
Dorothy Plumley, Widow of Hoo. Will dated 11th January 1614/15.
"Sicke and weake in bodie", she wishes "my bodie to be buryed in the chancel of the parish church".
To the poor of Hoo 20s to be distributed on day of her burial. To four men who carry her body to the church [ ].
To sister Elizabeth Yonge, Widow, 10s; to Ann Barber "my [ ]", 40s; to Thomas Barber her Godson, son of John Barber, 20s at 24 years; to daughter in law Elizabeth [ ] 40s, to daughter in law Joan Barber wife of Ezekiell Barber and to Hellin Hurlstone wife of Marke Hurls[tone] each 40s.
To William Plumley her son in law a featherbed, feather bolster of the middle sort, two [ ] sheets, a hempen table cloth, two pewter platters, two pewter dishes, brass candlestick, brass pot of the middle sort, also [ ] pounds.
To Elizabeth Plumley and Ann Plumley daughters of John Plumley, my brother in law [ ]s each; to John Plumley her bedstead and furniture in the chamber [ ], two of best feather beds, [ ] of her best bolster, four best feather pillows, [ ] of best blankets, a coverlet, four best chests, twelve pairs of good sheets, two table clothes, four best pillow beares, dozen best table napkins, [ ] towels. To John Plumley her son, table standing in the [ ] chamber , [ ] cupboard in same chamber, little cupboard, , dozen best pewter platters, dozen best pewter dishes, two pewter candlesticks, [ ] candlesticks of best sort, dozen [ ] dishes, two brass kettles of best sort, ten of best truggs, one of best [pots?] "I use to put milk in", one best spittle, one best dripping pan.
To Sarah Plumley the [ ] of John Plumley, son in law, £20, , [ ] good sheets and two table clothes at 21 years.
To daughter in law, wife of son John Plumley, a silver bowl, silver [ ], one dozen [silver?] spoons.
To son John Plumley, one silver spoon which was given at his christening [ ].
James Plumley, Executor, Mr John Reader and John Rowle, Overseers, to them , 40s for their pains.
To Anne Plumley, d[aughter in law] wife of John Plumley, [property?] purchased of John Gipson [ ? ] "and being at the church [ ? ] of St. Warburgh aforesaid"
To son John, all lands and tenements [ ? ]; if John dies with no heirs, then to daughter, Anne.
Dorothy Plumley is indebted to Augustine Morland, Gent. in the sum of £400, mortgage on land and tenement to Morland. Son John is indebted to her in sum of £133, seems he is to pay off £133 of the £400. From her woodland, timber to the value of £100 towards discharge of the £400. Rents of land and property to son John until he is 21, to pay towards the £400. Son John £50 at 21 years, from rents of her land ? Lands and tenements willed to him at 21 years.
Witnesses: Mark of John Mole, Mark of Henry Beale and John Rowle
John Plumley of Hoo, Gentleman. Will dated 6th December 1656.
£200 Marriage bond to be paid to wife, Jane out of estate. Such of his household goods as wife desires to value of £200; and silver beaker which was her father's, a silver wine cup, plus residue, except things in possession of Executors of will of Anne Plumley, his late sister. These to be sold at best value, after £200 is paid to wife, surplus, after paying legatees of Anne Plumley's will, to his three daughters, Elizabeth, Mary and Jane Plumley at 21 years. In meantime interest to fund their education.
To poor of Hoo 40s paid on either, Feast of St. John Baptist or St. John the Divine, which occurs first after his death.
To cousin Jane Edwards and Joan Neade 20 s each. To Mark Edwards and Elizabeth the daughter of Joan Neade 10 s each at 21 years. Wife Jane and John Plaistow of Rochester, Gentleman, his wife's nephew, Executors. Wife to have according to marriage agreement £40 annuity out of real estate. If she accepts house he now lives in, in Coy? Street in Hoo and three pieces of land "below the highway and against the Town House", in lieu of £15 of the above £40, then she to have house for life. Also to her property and land in Goodnestone and Wingham in occupation of Mr Edward Boyse and William Powes, she to keep properties in good repair. After wife's death the above properties to his daughter Elizabeth Plumley for ever.
Also to daughter Elizabeth property and land in Huck? Street, Hoo, lately bought from William Lewen, and following land, for ever:
2 acres adjoining latter lately purchased from William Cobham, Gent.
6 acres, formerly two pieces, adjoining above.
3 acres adjoining above, called Peanes? Meade.
2 acres called Brinsted Downe Meade lying by gate "going to the other Bottom Lands of 1½ acres of meadow lying at lower end of last 2 pieces.
1½ acres at the bottom of Brinsted Downe Mead , bounded on the west by Sir Edward Hales land.
3 ½ acres near a lane called Duovie ? Lane on the north and land of Sir Edward Hales on the south.
5 acres of land called Milstead late bought from William Cobham.
Further land near a stable called Parsonage Stable in Church Street.
To daughter Mary, Mansion House and land where he now lives, on both sides of the highway, in all 20 acres, after death of wife, forever. Also 3½ acres on north of highway leading to Stoke; 2 acres in the Common Field, late that of Mr Francis Merritt; and 4 acres called Conduit Head; and 3 acres, in two pieces, in a Common Field called Middle Collopes; and 6 acres called Upper Collopes adjoining highway above Clay Hill leading to Hoo Pitt Ponds; and 3 acres in one field with last mentioned 6 acres. 3 acres called Little Collopes, part of that bought from William Cobham; 2 acres in the Common Field "against Betters", 1 acre of which bought from William Cobham, the other 1 acre from Peter Pilcher. More land adjoining his house bought from Peter Pilcher; half a property in Hoo Street near the Bridge, bought from Peter Pilcher; house in Wystreet in Hoo bought from William Cobham, of 2½ acres of meadow;10 acres in three pieces called Ropers; 1 acre near Peckham [ ], "being now in exchange with John Kent for an acre of his" in the Common Field; ½ acre in Hickfield Haw bought from William Cobham, all to daughter Mary, for ever.
To daughter Jane property and land called Great Farm in St. Mary's, and land in St. Mary's, High Halstow and Stoke, in occupation of Widow Fletcher; property called Little Farm and lands in St. Mary's in occupation of Thomas Horstead, for ever.
Witnesses: Lew. Howard, Clerk and the mark of William Wood of Hoo
196. Brasses in Chancel, Man and Wife, Three Sons and Four Daughters
HERE LIETH BURIED THE BODY OF Mr JAMES
PLUMLEY WHO LIVED IN THE PARSNIG OF
THIS PARISH (HE LIVED A CHRISTIAN LIFE
AND WAS CHARITABLE TO THE POOR AND
BELOVED BY ALL) HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF AUGUST 1640
AS ALSO ANNA HIS LOVING WIFE BY
WHOM HE HAD ISSUE SEVEN CHILDREN,
THREE SONS, JAMES, WILLIAM AND JOHN AND
FOUR DAUGHTERS, SARAH, MARY, ANNA, ELIZABETH
SHE INTENDETH AT THE TIME OF
HER SUMMONS, HERE TO LYE
197. Classical Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF THE REVEREND
THOMAS THOMPSON B.D.
RECTOR OF STAPLEHURST AND VICAR
OF THIS PARISH HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF MARCH 1786
AGED 54 YEARS
HIS JACET IN EXPECTATIONE
DIEI SUPREMI QUALIS ERAT
DIES ISTE INDICABIT
Rev. Thomas Thompson of College Yard, Rochester. Will dated 6th December 1783
To brother Rev. John Thompson of Kimbolton, Huntingdon, all his printed books.
Household goods, furniture, manuscript books and papers to, kinswoman Elizabeth Fletcher wife of Rev. Richard Fletcher of Rochester, and "faithful" housekeeper Eleanor Rippon.
Residue to brothers and sisters Robert Thompson of Beverley, John Thompson, Ann wife of John Richards of H.M. Fort at Upnor, Elizabeth Thompson of Kimbolton, Spinster, Mary wife of ______ Rice of Petty France, Westminster, Musician, John Fletcher son of the above Richard, and to Eleanor Rippon; also property in Yorkshire and elsewhere in England, equally divided. Elizabeth Fletcher and "good friend" Edward Randall of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Schoolmaster, Executors.
Witnesses: Maria Liege, John Evans and Leonard Lester.
198. Stone Tablet, South Wall of Chancel
IN MEMORY OF
BOB TRICE
1914 – 1992
CHURCHWARDEN AND SERVER
OF THIS PARISH
199. Stone Tablet, North Wall of Chancel
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DONALD LESLIE VIDGEON
WHO FOR MANY YEARS WAS
SIDESMAN AND CHANGE RINGER
OF THIS CHURCH DIED OCTOBER 8th 1944
AGED 32 YEARS
200. Stone Tablet, East Wall of Porch
THIS PORCH WAS RESTORED
IN MEMORY OF
LEONARD JOHN
WALTERS
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
1910 – 1951
201. Classical Marble Tablet, With Armorial Crest, (by Geere of Rochester), South Wall, South Aisle
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
DANIEL FRANCIS WARNER B.D.
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
FOR
THIRTY FOUR YEARS
INSTITUTED 6th JANUARY 1836
DIED 17th NOVEMBER 1870
AGED 75 YEARS
202. Brass Plaque, South Wall of Chancel
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WHITE
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER MAY 2nd 1885
THIS CHANCEL WAS DECORATED BY
HIS AFFECTIONATE WIFE ELIZABETH
203. Classical Tablet, With Armorial Crest, South Wall, West End of North Aisle
IN THE SAME VAULT
WITH THOSE OF HIS GRANDSON
ERNEST JONES
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
GEORGE WULFF
COLONEL COMMANDANT
ROYAL ARTILLERY
WHO DIED AT CHATHAM
ON THE 16th DAY OF AUGUST 1846
IN THE 83rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
END OF INTERIOR
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011
War Memorial
204. North Wall, North Aisle
TO
THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE
MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN
THE GREAT WAR
1914 – 1918
W. BARNARD
L.C. BLACKMAN
H.T. BRAMBLE
A.S. COOMBE
F.W. CORBY
W.J. FROMON
G.A. HUBBLE
W.W. HUTCHINGS
E.G. KADWILL
W.A. KADWILLO.S. LINGHAM
F.H. MILNER
A. MOODY
J.A. MOUNT
E.A. POYNTER
W.T. SCOTCHMAN
A.H. SEDEN
A.G.C. SIMPER
O.V. SKINNER
A. THOMAS
"MAY THEY REST IN PEACE"
1939 – 1945
A.G.C. BLACK
F. BEECHING
A. BURGES
C. CLEGG
G. COX
B. FORD
T.H. PADMORE
C.E. RAGGETT
J. RUSSELL
E.A. WRIGHTJ.E. BARNES
R.A.J. BURDEN
H. CAIRNS
E. COPELAND
F.G. CULLEN
A. GOODSELL
W.J. PEEK
J. READ
G. SAKER
Monumental Inscriptions of St James Church, Grain & other information
St James Church, Grain M.I.s & other information with Index of names - recorded by D. E. Williams Summer 2011.
1. C.W.G.C. Headstone (West of Church)
L/43545 DRIVER
W. G. ALLEN
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
7th AUGUST 1916
2. C.W.G.C. Headstone (North of Church)
R/8477 RIFLEMAN
J.H. ARMES
KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS.
31st JANUARY 1916
"Too Dearly Loved in Life,
To Ever be Forgotten,
In Death"
J. H. Armes, King's Royal Rifle Corps. There were several soldiers from same Corps, married at St. James Church, during the First World War, all based at Grain Fort. (Register)
3. Headstone (South of Church)
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN AND JAMES BEATSON
THE MUCH LAMENTED CHILDREN OF
THEIR AFFECTIONATE PARENTS
R. AND T. BEATSON
JAMES CAMPBELL JOHN CHARLES
DIED 2nd JAN. 1821 DIED 25th DEC. 1820
AGED 2 YEARS AGED 4 YEARS
"They only Tasted Life's Sad Cup,
-------------Ground Level------------
Then Quickly Fled Away,
Whilst Angels Bore their Spirits up,
To Realms of Endless Day"
James and John Beatson, both from H.M.S."Howe", Sheerness Harbour.(Register)
4. Headstone (South of Church), Detached Foot Stone North Edge Churchyard
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS WILLIAM BRISTOW
FORTY YEARS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th OF MARCH 1867
IN HIS 69th YEAR
ALSO NEAR THIS GRAVE LIES INTERRED
ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th JANUARY 1828
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st JANUARY 1838
AGED 34 YEARS
"For me to Live is Christ and to
[Die is to Live ?] "
Thomas Bristow, Coal Merchant in 1841, Market Gardener in 1851/1861 (Census)
5. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs (South of Church)
TO
THE MEMORY
OF
WHISTON TIMOTHY BRISTOW
FOR TWELVE YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
HE ENTERED INTO REST ON THE 16th OF OCTOBER 18[74]
AGED 48
6. Curbs (South of Church)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELSIE ROSE BROAD PASSED AWAY 10th JULY 1926 AGED 40 YEARS
7. Headstone Displaced to North East Corner, was Close to Vestry, (Foot Stone In Situ)
TO
THE MEMORY OF
W.G.D. BROWN
WHO DIED ON BOARD H.M. SHIP
ROYAL GEORGE
21st SEPTEMBER 1849
AGED 9 YEARS
SON OF H. BROWN, BOATSWAIN
AN AFFECTIONATE CHILD
[Eroded Verses]
8. Fallen Headstone and Curbs (North of Church)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM EDWARD
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH BROWN
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 29th 1927
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH BROWN
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 21st 1936
AGED 81 YEARS
9. Headstone (South of Church)
IN
MEMORY OF
Mr JOHN CHAPMAN
OF ROTHERHITHE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th SEPT. 1807
AGED 62 YEARS
CLUFF see WRIGHT
10. Headstone (South of Church)
LEONARD DAVIS DIED JANUARY 1722 / 23
HERE LIETH INTERR'D THE BODY OF
LEONARD DAVIS WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE JANUARY THE 14th? 1722
IN THE 69th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO HIS TWO WIVES & FIVE CHILDREN
Leonard Davis, Yeoman Farmer. Grain wills come under the jurisdiction of the Deanery of Shoreham and the Arches, but because Davis died in Strood, his will is in the Rochester Courts. There is an Administration Bond of 1735, in the former Court. His will is dated 12th January 1722 (23).
To his eldest son, Leonard, 60 ewes, 30 "modder" sheep and 60 young sheep, one year old. A mare "commonly called the Diamond Mare" and 2 cows.
To daughter Frances Davis, £40, one year after his death, and £20, two or three months after the £40 is paid. Frances also gets 2 cows.
To youngest son, Thomas £100 at 21 years. To daughter Elizabeth Easibb (Izaby ?), 1 cow and 10 ewes.
To "well beloved wife, Mary" his house and all tenements, she is Executor.
Signs with a Mark.
Witnesses: Sam. London, John Bateman and Mary Clark
Edmund Davis, Clerk to Parish Council (1903 Kelly's Directory)
11. Headstone (East of Church)
"Of All the Pious Dead,
May we the Footsteps
Trace
Till Gathered round our
Glorious Dead
We Dwell before thy Face"
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDMUND DAVIS
BORN 18th MAY 1830
DIED 14th FEBRUARY 1925
ALSO
MARY ANN DAVIS
BORN 3rd SEPTEMBER 1842
DIED 14th FEBRUARY 1932
12. Very Wide Headstone (East of Church)
IN MEMORY OF
MARTHA ANN DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND ELIZABETH DICKENS OF GRAIN
WHO DIED 31st JULY 1843 AGED 13 YEARS
"I Love them that Love me and those that seek me Early shall Find me"
Proverbs c8 17v
ALSO OF ELIZABETH SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
24th NOVEMBER 1849 AGED 19 YEARS
"I Write unto you Little Children because your Sins are Forgiven
you for his sake"
1st John 2nd Chapter
13. Double Headstone (Next to Above)
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN DICKENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS
ON THE 27th OF DECEMBER
1867 AGED 74 YEARS
"Behold the Lord's Hand is
not Shortened that it cannot
Save, neither his ear Heavy
that it cannot Hear"
Isaiah LlX 1st Chap.
ALSO 1st Peter 1st c 19v
WILLIAM HENRY
DICKENS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th OF JANUARY
1856
AGED 6 MONTHS & 12 DAYS
"I shall go to Him but he
Shall not return to me"
2 Samuel xii c 23vIN
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
LIFE WIFE OF
JOHN DICKENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th OF SEPTEMBER
1849 AGED 57 YEARS
"Redeemed by the Precious
Blood of Christ as a Lamb
Without Blemish and without Spot"
John Dickens, Senior, Shepherd in 1841, Grazier of Marsh House, 130 acres, in 1851/1861 (Census)
John Dickens, Junior, Shepherd in 1851, Grazier in 1854, Farmer in 1891 at White Hall Farm (Census and Registers)
14. Red Granite Headstone (Next to Above)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN ROBERT DICKENS
WHO FELL ASLEEP
7th DECEMBER 1899
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO
SUSANNAH DICKENS
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
AT REST JANUARY 4th 1918
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO
SUSANNA LOUISA DICKENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 14th OF NOV. 1944
AGED 83 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
ALSO
CATHERINE MARTHA DICKENS
DIED 27th JULY 1947
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest in Peace"
ALSO ANNA GRACE DICKENS
DIED 25th SEPTEMBER 1948
AGED 81 YEARS
"At Rest"
15. Small Headstone, Half Buried (West of Church)
IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
MARK AND ANN DOUGLESS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH
19th 1788 AGED 22 YEARS
------------Ground Level------------
"We Die to Live, that Lived to Die,
Through Jesus Christ, and so did I,
Which Christ , as I have Loved Best,
Among his Saints I Trust to Rest"
ERECTED BY S. D.
16. Headstone and Curbs (East of Church)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SABINA DOUST
WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1925
AGED 59 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
17. Headstone (South of Church)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARY
WIFE OF STEPHEN FRY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 29th ? MAY 1825
AGED 49 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO
STEPHEN FRY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 1[ ]
1855 AGED 8[5] YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
Stephen Fry, died 1855, Agricultural Labourer (1841 Census) In 1840 a Stephen Fry owned 4 cottages, it is not clear if this was the latter or Stephen who died in 1897 (Tithes)
18. Headstone (Next to Above)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF Mrs ELLEN FRY
WIFE OF
Mr STEPHEN FRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] DAY OF JULY 1831
AGED 37 YEARS
[Rest Eroded]
19. Headstone (Next to Above)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF
STEPHEN FRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] APRIL 1844
IN THE 39th YEAR OF HER AGE
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER
STEPHEN FRY WHO DIED
AT GRAIN APRIL 6th 1897 IN THE 93rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
[Rest Eroded]
20. Headstone (Close to Above)
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF]
JONATHAN FRY
WHO DIED 19th DAY OF [DECEMBER]1861
AGED 54 YEARS
[ALSO] MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th AUGUST 1878
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS DIED 20th SEPTEMBER 1835
AGED 8 MONTHS
STEPHEN DIED14th JULY 1841
AGED 8 YEARS
EMMA DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 184[4]
AGED 14 MONTHS
DANIEL DIED 11th APRIL 1847
AGED 2 YEARS
SARAH DIED 18th APRIL 1847
AGED 9 MONTHS
ANNE DIED 30th DECEMBER 185[5]
AGED 4 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
Jonathan Fry, died 1861,Carrier and Shop Keeper (1841/1851 Census and 1858 Melville's Directory)
21. Headstone (Close to Above)
IN MEMORIAM
WILLIAM [FRY]
WHO DIED [OCTOBER 1863]
AGED 2 YEARS [ ]
ALSO
MARY FRY
WHO DIED 2[ ] JULY 1865
AGED 1 YEAR AND 11 MONTHS
CHILDREN OF
WILLIAM AND MARTHA FRY
"He shall gather the Lambs
With his Arms and Carry them
In his Bosom"
22. Headstone (Close to Above)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA
ELDEST AND DEAREST LOVED DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARTHA FRY
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1881
AGED 21 YEARS
"Her Warfare is Accomplished, her
Iniquity is Pardoned,
The Grass Withereth, the Flower Fadeth,
Because the Spirit of the Lord Bloweth
Upon it"
23. Headstone (South of Church)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WILLIAM FRY
WHO DIED 29th MAY 1892
AGED 61 YEARS
"Return unto thy Rest, O my Soul for the
Lord hath dealt Bountifully with Thee"
ALSO MARTHA FRY
LOVING AND LOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JULY 1917
AGED 87 YEARS
"Sleep on Dear Loved Ones,
We Shall Meet Again"
William Fry, died 1892, a Publican at marriage in 1858, Licensed Victualler at the "Red Lion", Rochester in 1891 (Register and Census)
24. Headstone (South of Church)
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
JAMES FRY
WHO DIED JANUARY 15th 1899
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN FRY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 2nd 1912
AGED 72 YEARS
"Gone from us but not Forgotten,
Never shall their Memory Fade,
Sweetest Thoughts shall ever Linger,
Round the Spot where they are Laid"
25. Headstone (South of Church)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HANNAH
DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM & MARTHA FRY
WHO DIED AUGST. 9Th 1932
AGED 70 YEARS
"Until we Meet"
26. Headstone (Leaning Against North Side of Church, West End)
IN MEMORY
OF
MARTHA MARY HARRISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 9th ? [1863]
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO
FRANCIS (sic) ELIZA HARRISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUG. 14th 1864
AGED 4 MONTHS AND 18 DAYS
ALSO
GEORGE HENRY HARRISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 23rd 1866
AGED 9 MONTHS AND 18 DAYS
ALSO
ANNIE MATILDA HARRISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MH. 18Th 1876
AGED 6 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO
JOHN HARRISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBY. 2Nd 1878
AGED 50 YEARS
27. Coped Stone, Horizontal Cross (South of Church)
South Side
ELIZABETH HEATON
BORN MAY 1st 1810
DIED JULY 31st 1885
R.I.P.
North Side
GEORGE HEATON M.A.
BORN 19th AUGUST 1804
DIED 16th MAY 1893
George Heaton, Vicar of Grain
28. Headstone, Cross and Flowers (South of Church)
IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN HODSOLL
DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1888
AGED 66 YEARS
"Awhile in Darkness we Remain,
And Round us yet are Sin and Pain,
But soon the Everlasting Day,
Will Chase the Shadows of Night Away"
John Hodsoll, Sea Waller (1871 Census)
29. Headstone (South of Church)
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HODSOLL
WHO DIED AUGUST 28th 1890
AGED 67 YEARS
"A Light is from our Household Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Stilled,
A Place is Vacant in our House,
Which Never can be Filled"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM HODSOLL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 19th 1901
AGED 86 YEARS
"As the Father hath Loved me so have I Loved,
You, Continue ye in my Love" John xv 9
"I am going to see my Saviour
and Never, Never Sin,
There from the Rivers of his Rich Grace,
Drink Endless Pleasures in"
William Hodsoll, a Shepherd (1861/1871 Census)
30. Slate Headstone (South of Church)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF GEORGE
AND ELIZH. KAVANAGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th DAY OF MAY A.D. 1829
AGED 23 YEARS
"My Life how Short to Mortal Sight,
In Bud nip't 'ere 'tis Blown,
When Jesus speaks I take my Flight,
To Endless Bliss Unknown,
Then Cease to Mourn my Dearest Friends,
Nor Trembling at Death's Alarms,
'Tis but the Voice of my Saviour Sends,
To Call me to his Open Arms"
31. Pedestals and Cross (West of Church)
(R.A.F. Badge)
"Per Ardua Ad Astra"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
331887 A.C.1 KING, C.L.
M & A. E.E. (H) R.A.F.
ISLE OF GRAIN
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT GRAIN
26th FEBRUARY 1922
32. Headstone (East of Church)
[SACRED]
TH THE M[EMORY OF]
CECELIA KNOWLDEN
WIFE OF
EDWARD KNOWLDEN
OF THIS PARISH AND FIRST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARTHA WHIFF[EN]
OF THE PARISH OF LENHAM IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 12th 1867
IN THE 38th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Like as a Father Pitieth his Children,
So the Lord Pitieth them that Fear Him,
For he Knoweth our Frame, he
Remembereth that we are Dust"
ALSO
EDWARD KNOWLDEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1893
AGED 71 YEARS
Edward Knowlden, a Labourer at Buckhurst Farm (Marriage Register 1858, 1881 Census)
33. Headstone (East of Church)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JAMES KNOWLDEN
WHO DIED 30th APRIL 1869
AGED 52 YEARS
"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, they may Rest
From their Labours and their Works
Do Follow them""
James Knowlden, Agricultural Labourer (1861 Census)
34. Eroded Headstone (South of Church)
IN
AFFECTIONAYE
REMEMBRANCE OF
THOMAS [EDWARD] LEE
DIED [MAY 1860]
[AGED 48 YEARS]
[ALSO]
ELIZ[ABETH]
[WIFE] OF [THE ABOVE]
DIED 12th ? [ ]
[ ]
Thomas Lee, Agricultural Labourer at West Lane (1851 Census)
35. Headstone (South of Church)
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JEMIMA
WIFE OF
THOMAS E. LEE
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1876
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCES CATHERINE
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1886
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND FRAN[CES] LEE
[WHO DIED OCTOBER 1871]
[AGED 22 YEARS]
36. Small Headstone and Curbs (South of Church)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES MAYNARD LEVITT
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 30th 1925
AGED 23 YEARS
37. Granite Headstone and Curbs (East of Church)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
H.C.R. MACPHERSON M.A.
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
1893 – 1916
BORN 12th JUNE 1847
AT REST 13th MAY 1936
"I am the Resurrection
and the Life"
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS DEAR WIFE
BORN 20th NOV. 1858
DIED 19th JULY 1933
[ ]
38. Headstone (South of Church)
HERE
REPOSE THE BODIES OF
JAMES McKAIN
AND ANNE HIS WIFE
OF BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SHE THE 25th ? AUG. 1827 AT SHEERNESS
IN HER 79th YEAR
HE THE 2nd AUG. 1828 AT WOOLWICH
IN HIS 81st YEAR
Anne Mc Kain, died at the "Garrison", Sheerness (Register)
39. Ledger, (North of Church, Formerly in Demolished North Aisle, In Situ ?)
LEDGER TO THOMAS MITCHELL, DIED 1689,ONCE
IN THE LONG SINCE DEMOLISHED, NORTH AISLE
HERE LIETH THE BODY
OF THOMAS MITCHELL YE
SON OF JOHN MITCHELL &
ELINOR HIS WIFE WHO DEPAR
TED THIS LIFE YE 8th OF AUGUST 1689
IN THE EIGHT YEAR OF HIS AGE
Thomas Mitchell, his father, John is probably the Yeoman Farmer of Allhallows, who died in 1700, there is a will but it does not confirm a connection. This ledger was once in the north aisle, which was demolished in 1815, I presume it is in situ.
40. Headstone, Curbs, Large Plot (South of Church)
IN
SACRED AND LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN MORLEY
BORN NOV. 10th 1839
DIED NOV. 14th 1916
ALSO EMILY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN SEP. 23rd 1843
DIED DEC. 5th 1917
"Rest in Peace"
John Morley, Agricultural Labourer of West Lane Terrace (1901 Census)
41. Headstone (West of Church)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SUSAN STANLEY NORMAN
WHO DIED 16th APRIL 1919
AGED 70 YEARS
"On that Happy Easter Morning,
All the Graves their Dead Restore,
Father, Brother, Child and Mother,
Meet Once More"
42. "Book" Type Tablet and Curbs (North of Church
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
GEORGE PHILPOTT
WHO DIED 26th MAY
1928
AGED 32 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
43. Headstone and Body Stone (South of Church)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
PETER GEORGE PICKERNELL
SON OF
CAPTAIN PICKERNELL R.N.
AND SUSANNAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 25th MARCH 1824
AGED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS
AND 6 DAYS
"Suffer Little Children to come
Unto me for of such is the
Kingdom of God"
Peter Pickernell, died on board H.M.S. "Romney" in Salt Pan Reach (Register)
44. C.W.G.C. Headstone (West of Church)
39497 PRIVATE
HARRY PULLEN
SUFFOLK REGIMENT
10th JULY 1918
AGE 31 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
45. Curbs and Pedestal (West of Church)
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF HENRY RODGERS LATE SERGT. R.A. DIED 27th OCTOBER 1930 AGED 87 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ANNIE WIFE OF HENRY RODGERS DIED 28th AUGUST 1932 AGED 88 YEARS
Pedestal
"Sleep on Beloved, Sleep,
And take thy Rest,
We Love thee Much,
But Jesus Loved thee Best,
Good-Night, Good-Night"
46. Headstone and Body Stone on Brick Base, Raised on Bricks, Railed (South of Church)
TOMB OF THE WIFE AND SON OF JOHN SAVAGE SMITH.
THE FRY FAMILY HEADSTONES ARE IMMEDIATELY BEHIND
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
Mrs ANN SMITH
RELICT OF THE LATE
Mr JOHN SAVAGE SMITH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 9th OF MAY 1864
IN HER 64th YEAR
AND
JOHN SMITH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1872
AGED 42 YEARS
John Savage Smith, there is no monument in the churchyard to Mr Smith, only the reference on his wife's monument. In the 1840 Tithes Records he farmed his own 331 acres. In the 1858 Melville's Directory, Mrs Smith is a Farmer.
John Smith, their son, farmed 220 acres, employing 7 men and 3 boys.
48. Keystone above Door of Porch
THIS PORCH WAS BUILT
AND THE CHURCH
REPAIRED IN THE YEAR
OF OUR LORD 1815
JOHN SMITH
CHURCHWARDEN
49. Weather Vane on Tower
J. S.
1787
50. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs (South of Church)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CISSIE STROVER
ENTERED INTO REST
16th JANUARY 1912
AGED 23 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
Cissie Strover, in 1922, William Strover was the Licensee of the "Cock"
51. Headstone and Body Stone (North of Tower)
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr RICHARD SUTTON
WHO DIED THE 11th OF OCTOBER 1806
AGED 38 YEARS
52. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Conventional Headstone (North of Church)
382 RIFLEMAN
H. TREVETIC
KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS.
10th MARCH 1915
"At Rest"
Headstone (Same Grave)
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
RIFLEMAN HARRY TREVETIC
5th BN. KING'S ROYAL RIFLR CORPS.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 10th 1915
AGED 36 YEARS
WHIFFEN see KNOWLDEN
53. Headstone, Two Body Stones and Foot Stone (East of Church)
IN MEMORY OF
Mr EDWARD WILLSON
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 13th OF SEPTEMBER 1810
AGED 67 YEARS
"In this Cold Tomb his Silent Ashes Rest,
Whose Pious Soul is Numbered with the Blest,
From Truth in this False World he Never Swerv'd,
But God and King with Full Devotion Serv'd,
To Both Obedient, to his Country Just,
True to his Friends and Faithful to his Trust,
Generous to All and to his Neighbours Kind,
Liberal to the Poor, and of a Noble Mind,
Moral in all the Actions of his Life,
And a Good Husband to a Virtuous Wife"
54. Headstone (East of Church)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WILLSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF JULY 1850
AGED 34 YEARS
"I am going to see my Saviour
and Never, Never Sin,
There from the Rivers of his Rich Grace,
Drink Endless Pleasures In"
ALSO MARIA WILLSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF MARCH 1906
IN HER 94th YEAR
"Unveil thy Bosom Faithful Tomb,
-------------Ground Level----------------
Take this New Treasure to thy Trust,
And give these Sacred Relics room,
Awhile to Slumber in the Dust"
William Willson, died 1850, a Shepherd (1841 Census)
55. Low Granite Headstone, Curbs, Large Plot (East of Church)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM EDWARD WILLSON
WHO DIED 31st AUGUST 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th JANUARY 1947
AGED 100 YEARS
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER BESSIE
WHO DIED 12th DEC. 1956 AGED 68 YEARS
William Willson, died 1909, a Shepherd at Red House Farm (1901 Census)
56. Headstone (West of Church)
IN
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WRIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 8th NOVEMBER 1808
AGED 58 YEARS
"To leave this World and quit his Latest Breath,
He Struggled Hard, tho Conquer'd was by Death,
He then Resigned this World in Peace and Love,
To meet Sweet JESUS CHRIST in Heaven Above"
ALSO ELIZABETH WRIGHT
WHO DIED NOVR. 19Th 1812
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE
LIETH THE REMAINS OF JOHN CLUFF
(JOHN CLUFF was buried December 7th 1786)
William Wright, a Scaffoldman. His P.C.C. Will is dated 30th October 1807
To his wife Elizabeth,his dwelling house, or houses, as it is in two tenements, and all his estate and effects. After her death to her brother, Francis Whitbread of Strood, Glazier.
Wife Elizabeth, Executor
Witnesses: Geo. Thomas, George Gifford and John Seagull?, all of Strood.
END
Index of Names on gravestones only
ALLEN 1
ARMES 2
BEATSON 3
BRISTOW 4, 5
BROAD 6
BROWN 7, 8
CAMPBELL 3
CHAPMAN 9
CLUFF 56
DAVIS 10, 11
DICKENS 12, 13, 14DOUGLESS 15
DOUST 16
FRY 17-25
HARRISON 26
HEATON 27
HODSOLL 28, 29
KAVANAGH 30
KING 31
KNOWLDEN 32, 33
LEE 34, 35
LEVITT 36MACPHERSON 37
MAYNARD 36
McKAIN 38
MITCHELL 39
MORLEY 40
NORMAN 41
PHILPOTT 42
PICKERNELL 43
PULLEN 44
RODGERS 45
S 49SAVAGE 46
SMITH 46, 48
STANLEY 41
STROVER 50
SUTTON 51
TREVETIC 52
WHIFFEN 32
WHISTON 5
WILLSON 53, 54, 55
WRIGHT 56
Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Church, Frindsbury
Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Church, Frindsbury - recorded by D. E. Williams 2011.
Introduction
All Saints Church, Frindsbury, ME2 4UR stands on an elevated position a short distance north west of Rochester, and is a prominent structure on the skyline for a considerable distance around. Unlike most of the Medway Towns ancient churches, it was not partly destroyed and rebuilt in the 19th century, (the north aisle is a 19th century structure). The monuments in the churchyard have been undisturbed and represent a wide range of dates and designs. Many of the larger monuments even retain their original railings, surviving the depredations of two world wars. This is a unique feature in the towns, and a credit to past vicars and parishioners.
This record was made in the winter of 2010 – 2011, when the low raking light of the sun was essential to highlight the most worn inscriptions.
The ground level of the churchyard is often considerably higher than it was in the 18th century, at least 12 inches if not more, those parts of the inscriptions below ground level are in very good condition, even where the exposed inscription has almost gone. I have done my very best to identify as many monuments as possible, but a few will remain lost to time, weather and acid rain! The earliest surviving, datable stone is of 1685 and the most recent 2007.
Where details are missing from the monuments I have filled in gaps from the registers, thus: [ ]. If the
identity is uncertain, I have inserted a question mark.
Among the highlights of this survey was the discovery of the Needler cousins, who are buried inside the church. see Notes.
I have included notes on as many of the people buried here as I was able, the most informative from Wills, also Directories and the Census, etc., some very brief, and some substantial, I hope this proves of interest, and puts some flesh on the bones.
D. E. Williams March 2011
ALL SAINTS, FRINDSBURY, FROM THE SOUTH EASTIN THE RIGHT FOREGROUND IS A PART OF SECTION A, WITH THE RAILED LITTLE
FAMILY TOMB AND THE HEADSTONE OF JAMES SMITH. FLANKING THE SOUTH
AISLE OF THE CHURCH IS SECTION B. CLOSE TO THE AISLE ARE TOMBS WITH
THEIR ORIGINAL RAILINGS, INCLUDING THE BOGHURST AND GUNNING FAMILIES
Section A is all that area east of the Chancel, bounded on the south by the footpath, and
on the east and north by the churchyard walls.
Section B is that area south of the church, bounded on the south by the footpath.
Section C is all that area south of the footpath, bounded on the south and west by the
churchyard walls.
Section D is all that area north of the church, bounded on the north by the churchyard wall,
and on the west by the footpath to Vicarage Lane.
Section E interior of Church
Index of Names - from gravestones only
Locate the name you are interested in and note the letters/numbers following. Using the links below, jump to the Section containing the letter/number. Click on Edit at the top left of your screen, and from the drop down menu, click on Find on this page (if Edit is not showing press CTL + F together) and type in the name. The cursor will jump straight to the name, highlighting it. Be sure to click on Next at the top, in case the name occurs again.
Be sure to use the same method to search for any other names that you are interested in not listed below.
Happy ancestor hunting.
Section A 1-110 Section B 111-161 Section C 162-247 Section D 248-332 Section E 333-374
Names Index
ACHINACHY 1
ALEXANDER 162
ALLEN 2
ALMOND 333
ANDERSON 111, 334
APPLIN 163
ARLIDGE 112, 113, 164
ARNOLD 3, 4
ATHERIST? 48
ATKINSON 5, 248, 249
AUSTEN 47, 114
AUTHORN 157
AXTON 335
AYLING 115
AYRES 336
BACON 165
BAKER 132,166,167,250,251,337
BALL 252
BALLARD 6, 7
BARGRAVE 370
BARRS 356
BARTLETT 253
BASSETT 254
BAYNARD 8
BEADLE 9
BENNETT 116
BERRY 10, 168
BINGHAM 29
BIRD 169
BLA 120
BLAKE 117, 118, 119
BLANCHE 11
BOGHURST 150, 338, 339, 343
BONCE 160
BOREMAN 120
BOVINGDON 121
BOYD 170
BRACEGIRDLE 231
BRADLEY 171
BRANTON 172
BRENCHLEY 173, 174
BREWSTER 12
BRIGGS 255
BRODIE 71
BROWNE 340
BROWNING 13
BUDD 14
BULMER 341
BURFORD 294
BURGESS 66, 67, 256
BURGIS 351
BURROUGH 62
BUSH 7
BUTCHART 15,
BUTCHER 257
BUTTLEER 342
BUTTON 343
CABLE 122
CAMERON 16
CANE 258
CARISBROOK 123
CARTER 259
CARYER 17
CASTLE 260
CHALLIS 261, 262
CHAMBERLAYNE 344 345
CHAMBERLIN 263
CHAMBERS 18
CHAMPION 296
CHAPMAN 76
CHEETHAM 114
CLACKETT 19
CLARE 20
CLARK 21, 22, 346
CLIFFORD 175
COBHAM 222, 223
COLEMAN 208
COLES 264
COLLYER 176
COLVILL 23
COOK 265
COUCHMAN 347
COURTNEY 266
COWAN 217
COWLAND 124
COX 175
CRACKLEN 125
CRACRAFT 267
CRIPS 268
CROUCHER 269
CUREL 177
CURELL 25, 26
CUTRESS 27DANES 270
DANIEL 126
DANN 150
DAVID 271
DAVIES 28
DAWES 141, 142
DAY 29, 178, 348
DE LA COUR 179-182
DENHAM 272
DENT 30
DENTON 183, 184
DEVONPORT 195
DOSSETT 273
DOUGLAS 190
DOW 274
DOWSETT 127
DREW 185, 186
DRURY 187
DUDDING 180
DUKE 31
DUNFORD 32, 33
DURTNALL 275
EDWARDS 128
ELLIS 276
EPPS 34
ETHEREDON 211
EVANS 188
EVERARD 58
EVERIST 189
EVERSFIELD 99, 277
FIFTH 67
FINCH 264
FINN 278
FITZGERALD 197
FORMBY 190, 349
FORSTER 350
FOSTER 191
FOWLER 351
FOX 364
FRANKLIN 35
FREELAND 36
FREEMAN 162
FRENCH 193, 201, 319
FRENCH–MULLEN 194
FRISBUY 18
FULKES 37, 38, 39
GARDNER 279, 280
GATES 40-45, 60, 352
GEERE 265
GILES 129, 195, 209, 281
GILLIES 282
GODFREY 196
GOLDING 130
GOODEN 241
GOWLAND 46
GRAINER 353
GRANGER 353
GUNN 197
GUNNING 131, 132, 354, 370
GURNETT 283
GURR 198
HALL 357
HALLS 248
HALLUMS 47
HAMMOND 60, 74, 114, 133, 284
HANSON 205, 355
HARDES 48
HARDS 49
HARDY 198
HARILL 200
HARMON 250
HARVEY 70
HAWLEY 285
HEARD 201HEAVENS 50
HICKS 51
HIGGINS 286
HILLS 202, 203, 287
HOBBS 52
HOLFORD 122
HOMEWOOD 53
HONE 54
HOPPER 288
HOULDING 134
HOWARD 289, 290
HOWELL 252
HUBBLE 21, 40, 142
HUFIN 313
HULKES 242
HUNT 55, 56, 204
IZZARD 60
JACKSON 205
JACKSON 355
JANES 206
JANES 57
JESSUP 206
JONES 337
JOSE 58
JUPP 207
KELLOCK 135
KELLY 356
KELLY 59
KENNARD 31
KENZIE 102
KIDWELL 357
KIMBER 60
KIMMINS 136
KING 61, 208, 291
KING-HARMAN 356
KITNEY 292
Section A 1-110 Section B 111-161 Section C 162-247 Section D 248-332 Section E 333-374
LAHURE 210
LARKIN 358
LATSON 62
LAW 296, 323
LAWRENCE 133
LAWSON 293
LE GRAND 694
LEAR 294
LEE 209
LEEDER 63
LEMON ESQ. 295
LEONARD 296
LEONE 210
LEVERTON 185, 186
LEWRY 65
LISBURY 58
LITTLE 66, 68
LONG 69, 359
LOW 15
LUCK 211
LUFF 236
MABSON 297
MAIR 70
MANSEL 337
MARLIN 298
MARSHALL 190
MARTIN 299, 300
MASON 71, 101
MASTERS 72, 73, 74, 301, 360
MAUNDER 302
McCORMICK 75
MEATES 76
MENZIES 361
MILLER 212, 213, 214
MISKIN 96
MOORCOCK 362
MOORCROFT 34
MOORE 215
MOOREY 303
MORDAUNT 77
MORGAN 357
MOULDEN 3
MOUNT 78
MOXLEY 137
MULLEN 194
MULLINS 216
MYERS 215
MYNORS 363
NASH 364
NEEDLER 365, 366
NEWNHAM 24, 79
NICHOLS 138
NORWOOD 82
NUNN 217, 218
OAKLEY 92, 219
ODDS 304
OGLE 119
OLIFFE 139
OLIVER 367
OTLEY 220PAINE 140
PARRAMORE 305, 306
PATTENDEN 113
PEARSON 356
PEARSON 80
PEEK 307
PELLING 141, 189
PERCY 372
PERMENES 267
PERRY 308
PETTY 212
PHILLIPS 81
PIERSON 82
PILCHER 14
PILE 221
PINNOCK 143, 144
POPE 309
PRALL 222, 310
PRENTICE 368
PROCTOR 254
PRYOR 258
PUTERFER 83, 84
PUTTIFER 311
RALPH 274
RELF 85
RESKETT 224
RICH 225, 226
RICHARDSON 311
RIGBY 227
ROBOTTOM 145, 146
ROY 228
RYAN 271
RYOTT 229
RYOTT 221
SALISBURY 58
SALMON 313
SAMSON 86
SAUNDERS 314
SAVAGE 369
SAYWELL 230
SEDGWICK 315
SHARP 112, 368
SHEPHERD 231
SHERMAN
SHILLINGLAW 87
SIMS 147
SINDEN 232
SKILTON 233, 234, 235, 374
SKINNER 236
SLACKFORD 87
SMEED 88
SMITH 89-94, 148, 316, 317
SNATT 149
SPARKES 95
SPONG 211
SPRATT 96
STACEY 97
STAINES 5,150, 370
STAPLES 151, 152, 153
STEPHENS 318
STODDY ? 154
STONE 155
STROUGHILL 98
SUDWEEKS 99
SUMMERFIELD 213
SUTTON 322
TAYLOR 85,236,238,239,318,319
TESTER 100
THEOBALDS 321
THOMAS 101, 371
THOMPSON 240
THORN 107
THORP 320
TIBALL 321
TINDLE 322
TOLPUTT 150
TOURNAY 370
TREVOR 372
TURNER 156a
TURNER 323, 324
TWORT 217
VICKERS 28WADE 325
WAGHORN 326, 327
WALDRON 356
WARD 102, 156b
WARREN 328
WATSON 103, 373
WAYCOTT 241
WEAL 329
WEBB 104, 105
WELLER 330
WESTBROOK 212
WHITBY 106
WHITEHEAD 331
WICKENDEN 157, 158
WICKES 159
WILKINS 331
WILLCOCKS 332
WILLIAMS 107, 108, 109
WINCKWORTH 242
WOOD 110, 160
WOODFORD
WOODHAMS 243, 244
WORKMAN 161
WRIGHT 374
WYLES 245, 246
YOUNG 175, 247
Section A 1-110 Section B 111-161 Section C 162-247 Section D 248-332 Section E 333-374
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SECTION A OF CHURCHYARD - M.I.S OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, FRINDSBURY RECORDED BY DAVID WILLIAMS
All Saints Church, Frindsbury M.I.s with Index of names
Back to All Saints Church, Frindsbury Introduction
Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Church, Frindsbury - recorded by D. E. Williams 2011
Section A - is all that area east of the Chancel, bounded on the south by the footpath,
and on the east and north by the churchyard walls.
1. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. JOHN ACHINACHY
LATE FOREMAN OF THE
ORDNANCE MAGAZINE AT UPNOR CASTLE
IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 14th OF OCTOBER 1837
AGED 71 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
"Who trusts in God are Blessed"
2. Voluted Granite
IN MEMORY OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM ALLEN
EDWARD CARE ALLEN
MARY ANN ALLEN
1937
"The Shades lengthen and the
Evening comes, and the busy World
Is hushed, the fever of Life is over,
And our Work is Done"
None of these individuals appear in the Burial Register for 1937. Edward Allen., Teacher of Music, Bill Street Road, (Kelly's Directory 1913).Frederick Allen, Organist, at All Saints ?
3. Elaborate Classical Chest Tomb, Railed on Three Sides
Arnold certainly got the decent tomb he desired. The details at the corners are rather fine. I don't know what happened to the railings at the east end, but their absence certainly made it much easier to read the eroded ledger
West end of Nathaniel Arnold's Tomb
Ledger
NATHANIEL ARNOLD OF
THIS PARISH [WHO] DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 3rd OF FEBRUARY178[5]
AGED 60? YEARS
THOMAS MOULDEN, GENT.
OF ROCHESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th SEPT. 18[09]
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
REBECCA MOULDEN
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED] [ ] SEPTEMBER
1813 IN THE 76th YEAR OF HER AGE
MARY MOULDEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS MOULDEN
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ ]OLD? BOR[ ] [ ] [JULY] [1826]
AGED [48] YEARS
THOMAS MOULDEN ESQ.
[ ] [OCTOBER 1848]
[AGED 80 YEARS]
South Side
IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF
[THOMAS] AND REBECCA MOULDEN, SHE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 9th OF JUNE 1789 AGED 15? YEARS
ALSO CHARLES [ARNOLD] THEIR SON [WHO]
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 18th OF JULY 1789
AGED 11 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
[ALSO] [MARGARET] MOULDEN [WHO]
DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JANUARY 1797 AGED 27? YEARS
ALSO THOMAS HORATIO MOULDEN SON OF THOMAS & MARY MOULDEN OF LONDON BORN OCT. 9th 179[9] DIED [DEC.] [ ] 1799 (one line)
North Side
ALSO CAROLINE MOULDEN DAUGHTER OF THOS. & MARY MOULDEN WHO DIED 20th NOVEMBER 1824 IN HER SEVENTEENTH YEAR (one line)
EMMA FOURTH DAUGHTER OF THOMAS & MARY MOULDEN
BORN 7th JULY 1806
DIED [ ] OCTOBER 1840
[ARNOLD] SON OF THOS. & MARY MOULDEN WHO DIED 5th JULY 1812 IN THE 10th YEAR OF HIS AGE
East Side
SUSANNAH [ ]
GEORGE [ ]
[ ]
West Side
ARMORIAL CREST
Nathaniel Arnold was a Yeoman Farmer. The Mouldens make up the majority of burials in this vault. Nathaniel's uncle Charles, also a Yeoman Farmer, died 1784 (no monument found), left a considerable amount of property in his PCC will to the children of the Mouldens, (see Moulden notes) In his will dated 21st July 1784, Nathaniel Arnold desires "to be buried in an elm or fir coffin, covered in lead, in a vault to be made for that purpose at the east end of Frindsbury church yard, with a decent stone tomb to be built thereon". His bequests are: To his cousin and good friend, Thomas Moulden, of Rochester, Sailmaker, his gold watch , chain and seal, and his silver tankard. To cousin Rebecca Moulden, wife of Thomas, a diamond ring. To Ursula Forster, servant of his late uncle, Charles, £50. To Francis Barrow of Strood, Surgeon and Apothecary, 20 guineas. To god daughter, Elizabeth Ann Frederick, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth of Gravesend, £50 at 21 years. To servant, Mary Hobbs, £50 plus her bed and all the contents of her bedroom; in addition an annuity for life of £50 per annum, "for long and faithful service", payable out of his parsonage at Allhallows, given him by his uncle, Charles, which Nathaniel leaves to Rebecca Moulden, for unexpired term of lease. (Clergy were often non resident, especially on the Hoo Peninsula, so Parsonages and land were leased out to farmers). After Rebecca's death then to all her living children. Also two properties in Frindsbury, one of 16 acres, occupied by Mr Wilstead; one at Clay Hill at Hoo, occupied by Sarah Gates, for life, after Rebecca's death, as above. Upon trust, to Thomas Moulden, Mary Hobbs and Francis Barrow, all his funds, to pay dividends and interest, etc. to Mary Hubbard, wife of Samuel Hubbard,for life; after her death, to her lawfully begotten children at 21 or daughter(s) at marriage. Residue to Executors, upon trust, to sell and buy Government Stocks and other securities with the proceeds, to pay dividends and interest to Rebecca Moulden for life, after her death to her children at 21 or marriage of daughter(s). Executors: Thomas Moulden, Mary Hobbs and Francis Barrow. Witnesses: William Hammond, J. Simmons, Attorney of Chatham, and William Jefferys, Clerk to Mr Simmons (PCC Will PROB11/1126)
Thomas Moulden, Senior, of Rochester, was Master Sail Maker at Chatham Dockyard. He married Rebecca Arnold at Frindsbury in 1764. In his will ,dated 16th May 1803, he desires, "my body be deposited in the vault in Frindsbury church yard, where the remains of my deceased children and late kinsman, Mr Nathaniel Arnold are deposited" He bequeaths to his friend William Hopson, Esq. of Milton, Sittingbourne, 20 guineas for a mourning ring, as a small token of his respect. To sister Sarah Burton, nieces Rebecca and Elizabeth Friend, 10 guineas each. To Mr Josiah Evans, Sailmaker at Deptford Dock Yard, 10 guineas for a mourning ring, a small token of esteem and friendship. To Thomas Renchar?, Sailmaker at Chatham Dock Yard, 30 guineas, "in consideration of his faithful service to me when he was my apprentice and approbation of his conduct ever since". Freehold property in his own occupation in Rochester, purchased from the Dean and Chapter, to wife, Rebecca for life, after her death to son, Thomas, on condition that he delivers to Executors a Bond of Obligation as security for an annuity of £30 per annum to be paid to daughter, Rebecca Curling. In trust to Executors, £800 to pay interest from that sum to Rebecca Curling, for maintenance and education of her children by her husband, Henry Curling, until 21. At 21 they are to share £800. If no children, interest to Rebecca Curling. After her death, £800 between son Thomas Moulden and daughter Susannah Slaughter. All household furniture to wife for life, after her death, to son and daughter, as above. To his wife all monies as may arise from his apprentices in H.M. Dock Yard, Chatham. Residue to son, Thomas and son in law, Edward Slaughter. Executors: Thomas Moulden, William Hammond and Edward Slaughter. Witnesses: Abel Hubbard, Foreman of Sailmakers and J.D. Sawers, Clerk to the Master Attendent, Chatham Yard. (PCC Will PROB11/1505)
4. Eight Feet West, Stone, Flush with Ground, Inscribed:
THE ENTRANCE OF
THE VAULT OF
NATHANIEL ARNOLD
5. Headstone
[ ]
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
JOHN ATKINSON
OF THIS PARISH
DIED
AT TONBRIDGE (sic) WELLS
AUGUST [ ] MDCCCLV
IN HER 54th YEAR
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN ATKINSON
[WHO DIED APRIL 5th 1856]
[AGED 57 YEARS}
Rear
[ ]
JOHN STAINES
ELDEST SON OF
JOHN AND ELIZABETH ATKINSON
BORN JUNE 28th ? 1822
DIED APRIL 10th 1864
John, Senior, is described as a "Gentleman" in his PCC Will, PROB11/ 2232, of 1st April 1856. Son, John Staines, of Frindsbury, Civil Engineer, Nephew, Daniel Smith of City of London, Wholesale Confectioner, Executors. All real and personal estate to son and nephew. His son died at Chelsea. Witnesses: Elizabeth Weal of Frindsbury, Washerwoman and Melborough Scott of Frindsbury, Domestic Servant.
AUSTEN see HALLUMS
6. Headstone and Body Stone
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BALLARD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 5th ? OF NOVEMBER 1864
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE ELIZA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 26th OF JANUARY 1867
AGED 62 YEARS
"She looketh well to the way of her
Household and eateth not the bread
of [ ] ness"
"Whither in this World,I did remain
My latter days were Grief and Pain
But then the Lord did think it best
To take me to a place of Rest"
ALSO THOMAS MATTHEW
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 22nd OF JULY 1868
AGED 2 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
William Ballard, died 1864 was a Farmer at Brick House Farm, (1861 Census) This was of 35 acres and employed 3 men. Ballard was a Parish Constable for the Stone House Lane area in 1847
Thomas Ballard, died 1892, is entered as a Market Gardener at Stone House Farm ( Kelly's Directory 1891). I did not find the latter's sister in the Burial Register
7. Fallen, Broken Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS BALLARD
OF STONEHOUSE FARM, FRINDSBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 10th 1892
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH ELLEN BUSH
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 25th 1874 ?
AGED 43 YEARS
"The pains of life are past,
Labour and sorrow cease,
And life's warfare closed at last,
Their souls are found in peace"
8. Small Headstone
It seems that Baynard, the Chatham Shipwright, was still working at 79!
WILL. BAYNARD
SHIPWRIGHT OF HIS
MAJTYS YARD AT CHAT
HAM DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 7th OF
AUGT. 1723 & IN YE
80th YEAR OF HIS AGE
William Baynard was a Shipwright at Chatham Dockyard. Although he lived in Cage Lane, Chatham he owned two properties in Frindsbury, one occupied by William Martin, a Mason; the other was occupied by Baynard's grand daughter, Mercy Rogers, which she inherits. He also owned two houses in Five Bells Lane, Rochester and a further two houses in Cage Lane, Chatham. (Consistory Court of Rochester Will, DRb/PW51)
9. Railed Ledger on a Brick base
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BEADLE
OF THIS PARISH
NURSERYMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 13th 1858
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE
MARY BEADLE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DEC.
19th 1836 IN THE 50th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO
MARY [ANN BEADLE ]
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM BEADLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 7th 1861
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO
MARY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BEADLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 30th 1881
AGED 51 YEARS
William Beadle's Nursery was at Bill Street. His daughter's death was the subject of an inquest. She was found dead with her garters around her neck and an empty bottle of laudanum. What appeared at first to be suicide was actually an accident. Her servant testified that Miss Beadle had had trouble sleeping and was using the drug to help her sleep. She was also in the habit of putting things around her neck, including garters! The drug had the effect of swelling her neck, thus tightening the garters which restricted the blood supply to the brain, causing death. Verdict:" Accidental Death". (Newspaper Reports, see Times online)
10. Headstone and Body Stone
HERE LIE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF [JOHN] BERRY LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 6th 1805
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO MARIA BERRY DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE [WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ?]
THE [ ] DEC. [1806] AGED [ ] YEARS
[ ]
11. Pedestals
ROBERT BLANCHE
WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1891
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH BLANCHE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST 6th JUNE 1928
AGED 94 YEARS
Robert Blanche was a Market Gardener, (Kelly's Directory 1882). His wife died at Folkestone
12. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY BREWSTER
AND MARY HIS WIFE
HE DIED [ ] DEC. 1747
AGED 74 YEARS
SHE DIED [ ] JAN. 1747 (1748)
AGED 67 YEARS
BRODIE see MASON
13. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[JAME]S BROWNING
[OF] THIS PARISH
[WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd DAY OF MAY 1845
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY BROWNING
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF AUGUST [1848]
AGED 78 YEARS
James Browning was a Blacksmith (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW66) Possibly an Overseer in 1818 ?
Mary Browning's PCC Will PROB11/2081, dated 4th November 1845, leaves household goods, personal estate and effects, and £10 each to "valued friends", Maria and Jane Boghurst. Residue to friend and "faithful companion", Sarah Dunning, who is also Executor. Witnesses: J. Gibbs and Mary George, of Frindsbury.
14. Railed Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BUDD
LATE GUNNER
IN THE ROYAL REGT. OF ARTILLERY
STATIONED AT UPNOR CASTLE
IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE15th JULY 1840
AGED 97 YEARS
ALSO PHILLIS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT PORTSMOUTH OCTOBER 1789
AGED 24 YEARS
HERE ALSO LIES HANNAH
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 7th FEB. 1818
AGED 87 YEARS
LIKEWISE
WILLIAM PHILLIP BUDD
LATE FOREMAN OF THE ORDNANCE
POWDER MAGAZINE AT UPNOR CASTLE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 3rd JANUARY 1856
IN HIS 70th YEAR
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH THE MUCH LOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PHILLIP BUDD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25th JANUARY 1881
AGED 95 YEARS AND 11 DAYS
ALSO JAMES SINCLAIR BUDD
SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM PHILLIP BUDD
WHO DIED 14th AUGUST 1880
IN THE 72nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
Mrs. MARY PILCHER DAUGHTER OF
WM. BUDD DIED 20th MAY 1859 AGED 75
William, Senior died at Brixton, Mary Pilcher at Woolwich (Registers)
BURROUGH see LATSON
15. Geometric Granite
MARY FRANCES
WIFE OF JAMES L. BUTCHART
DIED 28th JANUARY 1912 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES LOW BUTCHART DIED 7th MARCH 1915 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO FRANK NICHOLAS BUTCHART YOUNGER SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th SEPTEMBER 1945 AGED 67 YEARS
James Butchart was an Oil Merchant at Canal Road, (Kelly's Directory 1891) Living at "St. Andrew, Hill Side Avenue in 1909, (Kelly's Directory)
16. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIET WIFE OF
ALLAN CAMERON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
13th DAY OF APRIL 185[8]
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO
FLORA CAMERON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
26th DAY OF NOVEMBER 186[2]
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN DONALD CAMERON
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
12th ? DAY OF JANUARY 1852
AGED 19 YEARS
[
Harriet Cameron is recorded in the Registers as from the "River Medway, Isle of Grain"? Was this a suicide or accidental death? If she had died on a vessel, I would expect the name of the vessel to be entered.
17. Headstone
DETAIL FROM THE CARYER HEADSTONEThe Woman of Samaria?
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH WIFE OF JOHN CARYER
DIED 9th SEPT. 1809 AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT THEIR SON
DIED 28th JUNE 1801 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN CARYER
DIED 11th MARCH 1814 AGED [4]2 YEARS
18. Thick, Broken Ledger, on Stone base, once Railed
CHAMBERS AND FRISBYThe King's Head at Upnor must have been a flourishing enterprise to have funded what must have
been an expensive tomb. It is rather puzzling as to what broke such a thick stone slab, perhaps
a large branch fell off the Chestnut trees which are above it ?
[THOMAS ]
[JANUARY 1843]
[AGED 55 YEARS]
[CATHERINE AN]N FRISBUY
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ ] JANUARY 1855
AGED 48 YEARS
[CATH]ERINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS CHAMBERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th DAY OF JANUARY 1872
AGED [95] YEARS
George Chambers was a Victualler and ran "The King's Head" at Upnor (1841 Census). In 1861 Catherine Chambers ran a "Beer House" at Upnor, was this also "The King's Head"? (Census) Catherine Frisb(u)y was a long time Servant of the Chambers; she was baptised at St. Mary's in Chatham in 1805. The "King's Head" must have been very profitable judging by what must have been an expensive tomb. For such a strong structure, it is badly broken, did a tree branch fall on it ?
CHAPMAN see MEATES
19. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND JAMES CLACKETT DIED SUDDENLY 30th DECEMBER 1911 "In the midst of Life we are in Death" (one line)
North Side
ALSO CAROLINE REBECCA CLACKETT WHO DIED 13th FEBRUARY 1925 AGED 62 YEARS
20. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISAAC THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGARET CLARE WHO DIED
[ ] AGED 61 YEARS (one line)
21. Headstone
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARTHA WIFE OF
JAMES CLARK
AND DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE & ANN HUBBLE
WHO DIED 1st ? DECEMBER 1831
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th ? AUGUST 1831
AGED 14 DAYS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES CLARK
WHO DIED 13th ? JUNE 1846
AGED 50 YEARS
James Clark died at St. Margaret's [Rochester], (Registers)
22. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. NANCY CLAR[K]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29th OF AUGUST 1849
AETAT 77 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM CLARK
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th OF NOVEMBER 1851
AETAT 48 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS CLARK
WHO DEPARTED THIS [LIFE]
THE 16th OF FEBRUARY [1855]
AETAT [88] YEARS]
William Clark was a Baker; Thomas a Navy Pensioner. The latter married Nancy Briant at Frindsbury in June 1792 (1841 Census & Parish Registers)
23. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
Mr. WILLIAM COLVILL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 31st DAY OF APRIL 1829
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF Mrs. ANN COLVILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] DAY OF JULY 18[45]
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN COLVILL
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF SEPTEMBER [1854]
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN WIFE OF GEORGE COLVILL
AND MOTHER [ OF THE ABOVE ? ]
WHO DEPA[RTED THIS LIFE]
MARCH [1864]
AGED [62] YEARS
"She was Beloved by All who Knew Her"
William Colville appears in the 1804 Poll Book [List of Parliamentary Voters]. In 1841 Ann was living in Union Street, Rochester as "Independent"; George was "Collector of the Poor Rate" (Census) Ann died in Chatham, as did her grand-daughter.
24. Ledger, Partly Buried
[TO]
[THE MEMORY OF]
MARY COWAN
[OBIT] 8th DECEMBER 1816
AETAT 65
REBECCA NEWNHAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
OBIT 23rd FEBRUARY 1821
AETAT 35
THOMAS WOODFORD
NEWNHAM ESQ.
OBIT 17th AUGUST 1831
AETAT 63
25. Headstone and Ledger, Latter Very Eroded
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JAMES CURELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 27th OF NOVEMBER 1868
IN THE 67th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"With Patience to the Last, he did Submit,
And Murmured not at what the Lord thought fit,
But with a Christian Courage did Resign,
His Soul to God at his Appointed Time"
ALSO
CHRISTIANA CURELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th OF NOVEMBER 1883
AGED 84 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO
CHARLOTTE MARY ANN CURELL
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 31st ? OF MARCH 1868
IN THE 11th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO
JOHN ALEXANDER CURELL
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO SUDDENLY DEPA[RTED] [THIS LIFE]
[ ]
James Curell, Barge Builder, brother of John? John began building barges at Frindsbury in 1841; by 1851 James had joined him. The barge "Christiana", named after his wife, was built in 1865. Probably the father of George Henry who took over the business ? See Section C
26. Pedestals
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM RICHARD CUREL
WHO DIED JULY 4th 1888
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH CUREL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1912
AGED 62 YEARS
William Curell, a Blacksmith, (1873 Post Office Directory); Engineer & Iron Founder (Kelly's Directory 1882) A member of the well known barge building family?
27. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CUTRESS
WHO WAS CALLED HOME 13th SEPTEMBER 1912
AGED 47 YEARS
In 1901 the wife of a Plate Layer at Snodland (Census)
28. Pedestal and Curbs
South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHARD VICKERS DAVIES WHO DIED 14th JANUARY 1913 AGED 70 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO MARY ANN DAVIES WHO DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1916 AGED 60 YEARS
Pedestal
SIDNEY
RICHARD DAVIES
18th BATT. CANADIANS [ ]
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
11th OCTOBER 1918
AGED 36 YEARS
Richard Vickers Davies, a China & Glass Merchant of Doggett Square (1881 Census)
29. Cruciform Coped
West Side
THOMAS HERMITAGE DAY
BORN JAN. 12th 1802
DIED DEC. 8th 1869
North Side
"Domine Spe[ ]" MARIA SOPHIA BINGHAM DAY
BORN AUGUST 23rd 1840
DIED APRIL 10th ? 1847
South Side
EMMA BINGHAM DAY
BORN APRIL 14th 1848
DIED MARCH 6th 1933
East Side
EMMA DAY
BORN MAY 18th 1816
DIED FEB. 26th 1874
Thomas Hermitage Day, A Banker and J.P. (1861 Census) Memorial Window in East Wall of South Aisle
30. Headstone
ROBERT GILBERT DENTFrindsbury was apparently a popular place with Royal Navy personnel. The position
on the hill would have made it much healthier than the other, low lying Medway Towns
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. ROBERT
GILBERT DENT
PURSER OF HIS MAJESTY'S
SHIP THE PRINCE OF ORANGE
WHO DIED JUNE YE 1st ? 1753
AGED 40 ? YEARS
31. Headstone
[IN MEMORY OF]
PHOEBE [WIFE OF]
STEPHEN DUKE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF [MAY] 1828
IN THE 43rd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO SUSANNA KENNARD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE STEPHEN DUKE
WHO DIED THE 12th OF APRIL 1830
IN THE [27th] YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE STEPHEN DUKE
[NOVEMBER 1837]
[AGED 49 YEARS]
In 1826 "Mr. Duke" was an Overseer (Parish Records)
32. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. LEONARD DUNFORD
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 14th
SEPT. 1802 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 30th JANY. 1817
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO ANN ELDEST DAUGHTER
OF LEONARD AND
ELIZABETH DUNFORD
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1828
AGED 40 YEARS
Ann died Rochester
33. Headstone
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
REBECCA DUNFORD
[OF THIS PARISH ?]
DAUGHTER OF LEONARD AND
ELIZABETH DUNFORD
DIED 17th FEBRUARY 1872
AGED 82 YEARS
In 1851, Rebecca Dunford was an Annuitant lodging in The Common, Rochester (Census)
34. Headstone
HERE LIETH
MICHAEL STANLEY EPPS
WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1931
AGED 1 DAY
ALSO HIS BROTHER
JOHN FRANCIS
DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1935
AGED ONE DAY
Rear
IN MEMORY OF
JOAN LENA EPPS
1904 – 1972
AND
STANLEY MOORCROFT
EPPS
1900 – 1993
VICAR OF ST. MARY'S STROOD
1930 - 1936
35. Ledger on Stone Base, Broken &Eroded
RICHARD FRANKLINThe Rochester Coach Master's tomb is in a sorry state !
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. MARY FRANKLIN
WIFE OF Mr. RICHARD FRANKLIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF FEBRUARY
1798 AGED 7[ ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
Mr. RICHARD FRANKLIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE[ ] MARCH 1809
AGED [ ] YEARS
Richard Franklin was a Coach Master of Rochester. In partnership with the Chaplain family of Coach Masters, he was Proprietor of the Dover Coach (PCC Will, Holden's Directory, 1805; 1809-11.Bailey's Directory of 1784 lists" George and James Franklin, Proprietors of the Dover Coach") His will dated 23rd March 1809, he leaves his freeholds and personal estate to John Allden of Hounds Ditch, London, Gentleman, William Cooper of Rochester, Corn Factor and John Chaplin of Rochester, Coach Master, in trust, for the bringing up and advancement of his sons, James and George, and daughter, Anna Maria. When James is 21 he inherits a freehold house, yard and stables, and land called Ducks ?, in Dartford. Similar property in St. Nicholas, Rochester to son George. His trustees to dispose of personal estate, except some household items, and invest in 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities to pay legacies. £400 of 3% Stock to Harriett Demages (later Harriett Rich, see Rich monument) of Rochester, Spinster. £200 of like Stock to Sarah Higgins the wife of Thomas of Cobham, Labourer. To her daughters, £50 of the like Stock, and to her son William of Northfleet, Wheel Wright, £100 of the Stock. To William Rich of Higham , Yeoman , and to his wife £20. To James Allden and his wife £20.£20 to William Cooper and his wife, £10 for a ring. £20 to John Chaplin and £10 to his wife for a ring. Residue to daughter Anna Maria at 21; if it does not exceed £3,000, if it does exceed £3,000, trustees to transfer £3,000 Stock to daughter. Surplus divided between sons and daughter, equal shares. Household furniture and effects, trustees to allow Harriett Demages use for life. After her death, shared between sons and daughter. Executors: James Allden, William Cooper and John Chaplin. Witnesses: Jno. Prall, Jno. Prall, Junior and Thomas Church. (PCC Will PROB11/1497)
36. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. JOHN FREELAND
(OF STROOD) WHO DIED
16th JANUARY 1780
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
SEPT. 19th 1790 AGED 58 YEARS
AND TWO CHILDREN
JAMES AND ANN DIED INFANTS
ALSO THOS. EDWD. SON OF
JNO. FRED. AND ANN FREELAND
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 2nd 1801
AGED 10 MONTHS
THOMAS FREELAND DIED APRIL
17th 1832 AGED 81 YEARS
JOHN FREDERICK FREELAND
DIED DECEMBER 13th 1854
AGED 95 YEARS
John F. Freeland, died 1854 was Stipendiary Overseer in 1819 at £40 p.a. He "had done much work for the parish"
Thomas was a member of the Vestry in 1810 (Parish Records) In John F. Freeland's PCC Will PROB11/2204, dated 29th May 1846, he is described as "Gentleman" of Strood. He left his house and land in Strood, in mortgage, to his daughter Ann Sophia, for securing the sum of £820. Other property to her and daughter Susannah; one leased ? by James Pelling Hatch, occupied by William Robert Gorset ?, another occupied by Thomas Hill, John Corder, John Fustey and Rebecca Wilson. Half of £820 divided between Sarah Pooly Freeland and Edward George Pooly Freeland, and three freehold houses occupied by George Westover and William Acworth , subject to paying half of the £820 to Mary Hayes and Sarah Anne Freeland , two daughters of his son [ ] Luff Freeland. Residue to daughter Ann Sophia. Ann Sophia and Susannah, Executors. Witnesses: George Essel, Solicitor of Rochester and George Matthews Arnold, Gentleman of Rochester
FRISBUY see CHAMBERS
37. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF JOHN FULKES OF
THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 25th OF MAY 1798 AGED 51 ? YEARS
JANE FULKES DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th OF MARCH 1801 AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN FULKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF APRIL 1818 AGED 79 YEARS
WILLIAM SON OF JOHN AND
CHARLOTTE FULKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th OF NOV.
1813 AGED 1 YEARS AND [ ] MONTHS
ALSO JOHN SON OF JOHN AND
CHARLOTTE FULKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 14th OF DEC.
1825 AGED 21 YEARS
The Fulkes family were Maltsters of Wainscott. James Fulkes, in his PCC Will PROB11/2246, dated 24th December 1840, leaves Real and Personal estate to wife Charlotte, for life, while she remains "a widow, chaste and unmarried". To son James, £20. After wife's death or remarriage, his estate to son George and daughters, Ann and Jane, subject to the legacy of £20. While they are single they have right to live, rent free, with mother. They are free to sell their interest in the estate. Son George, friend, James Rich of Frindsbury, Farmer, wife Charlotte, daughters, Jane and Ann, Executors.
Witnesses: H. Wickham, Solicitor, Strood and Richard Prall, Solicitor, Rochester
38. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. CHARLOTTE FULKES
WIFE OF
Mr. JOHN FULKES
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 24th DAY OF AUGUST 1848
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
Mr. JOHN FULKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1856
AGED 79 YEARS
39. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE FULKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF MAY 1884
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
ANN MARY FULKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1884
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE FULKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 9th DAY OF MARCH 1895
AGED 85 YEARS
"They that hath seen thy look in Death
no more may fear to Die"
40. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF
RICHARD GATES
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 21st JUNE 1837
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO ANN RELICT OF
GEORGE HUBBLE
OF THIS PARISH AND MOTHER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED 9th JUNE
1855 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD GATES
WHO DIED 22nd FEBY.? 1873
AGED 82 YEARS
[FOR] [ ]8 YEARS CLERK OF THIS PARISH
Richard Gates, Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths (1841 Census)
41. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT GATES
OF GRAVESEND, KENT
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1855
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE GATES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 24th 1861
AGED 80 YEARS
Robert Gates, a Wheelwright (1851 Census) Died at Milton/Gravesend (Register)
42. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM IZZARD GATES
OF BANK STREET, GRAVESEND
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1862
AGED 39 YEARS
"He sleeps within this bed of dust
A loving father true and just
Beloved he lived in peace he died
His life was craved but God denied"
"Though I have seen thy form depart
Forever from my widowed eye
I hold thee in mine inmost heart
There, there at least thou can'st not die"
ALSO LOUISA GATES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 14th 1870
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN OF THE
ABOVE VIZ. ALICE, WILLIAM,
WILLIAM CLARK & JANE ELIZA
[ ]
43. Two Coped Stones and Pedestals in one Railed plot
Southern Coped
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN GATES
DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1870 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 20th OF AUGUST 1866 AGED 67 YEARS
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE GATES
DIED 11th MARCH 1907 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 29th MAY 1930 AGED 91 YEARS
Northern Coped
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY GATES
DIED 11th JANUARY 1875 AGED 38 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ALICE ONLY DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND MARY A. GATES
DIED 15th DECEMBER 1912 AGED 47 YEARS
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN GATES
DIED 9th OCTOBER 1867 AGED 24 YEARS
"For me to live is Christ, to die is gain"
Pedestals
ERNEST
ELDEST SON OF
GEORGE AND
MARY GATES
DIED 7th DEC. 1870
AGED 5 YEARS
ALSO
STANLEY DIED 5th FEBRUARY 1880
AGED 4 YEARS
George Gates, Builder, Contractor, Timber Merchant, Joinery, House Decorators and Undertakers, Canal Road, Frindsbury Hill (1891 &1901 Census, Kelly's Directory 1909). John died 1870, a Carpenter and Joiner (1841 Census & Parish Registers)
44. Pink Granite Boulder
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN GATES
DIED OCT. 15th 1892
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO
MARY SARAH GATES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 8th 1901
AGED 73 YEARS
45. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANCES GATES
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1894
AGED 63 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
RICHARD GATES
WHO DIED JANY. 13Th 1902
AGED 73 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
Richard Gates, Retired Builder (1901 Census)
GATES see KIMBER
46. Headstone
JOHN GOWLANDThis picture gives a clear view of the extent to which inscriptions of this age have been buried.
HERE LYES YE BODY OF JOHN
GOWLAND LATE OF YS PARISH
WHO DIED 26th MAY 1710
IN YE 43rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
---------------(Ground Level-----------
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS DAUGHTER
WHO DIED IN SEPT. 1707 IN THE
4th YEAR OF HER AGE
John Gowland was a Grocer; in the Inventory drawn up after his death he had over£100 worth of shop goods in stock! (Consistory Court of Rochester Inventory, DRb/Pi24/9) A John Gowland, (same man ?) an Exciseman, appears in the Baptism Registers in 1704.
47. Fallen Headstone
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
SARAH [THE WIFE OF]
C. HALLUMS
[ ]
[SEPTEMBER 1875]
AGED 73 ? YEARS
ALSO
HARRIETT AUSTEN
[ ]
[ ] DECEMBER 1878 ?
[ ]
HAMMOND see KIMBER
HAMMOND see MASTERS
48. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS HARDES
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ON THE] [ ] [DAY] OF MARCH 17[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS HARDES
[WHO DIED THE] [ ] DAY OF JANUARY 18[ ]
[ ] SHE [ ] INTERRED [ ]
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MATTHEW HARDES OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND SARAH HARDES
WHO DIED THE 7th OF MAY 182[ ]
AGED 4[ ] YEARS
[ ]
MATTHEW HARDES
[ ]
[ ]
THOMAS ATHERIST ?
49. Fallen Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN HARDS
WHO DIED [ ] JANY. 1771
AGED [ ] YEARS
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED
TO HIS MEMORY BY
SUSANNAH HARDS
HIS MOTHER
John Hardes was a Labourer; in his will he bequeaths his freehold house in Frindsbury "opposite the Green" (Consistory Court of Rochester Will, DRb/PW60)
HARVEY see MAIR
50. Modern Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY NORMAN HEAVENS
MRCS, LRCP
25th AUGUST 1973
ALSO
MARY GWENDOLINE ELIZABETH
HEAVENS
12th JANUARY 1999 LOVING WIFE
"Together Again"
51. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDITH
BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN HICKS
WHO DIED 12th JULY 1955
AGED 72 YEARS
52. Headstone and Body Stone
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
MARY HOBBS
WIFE OF ?
[ ] ARNOLD G[ ]?
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] JANUARY 1800
AGED 64 YEARS
53. Monument Formerly on East Wall of Chancel (Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, 1769)
NEAR THIS PLACE
UNTIL THE PROMISED
RESURRECTION
THE BODY OF
EDW. HOMEWOOD
LATE OF CHATHAM
CLERK OF THE SURVEY
IN HIS MAJESTIES
YARD AT CHATHAM
WHOSE SOUL BEING WITHDRAWN
FROM IT'S VISIBLE FORM IN THIS
TEMPORALL AND MORTAL STATE
WAS TRANSLATED
INTO ETERNITY
THE 4th DAY OF AUGUST
ANNO 1688
AGED 58 YEARS
54. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. HENRY HONE
OF [CUXTON]?
WHO DE[PARTED THIS LIFE]
ON THE 29th [FEBRUARY 1864]?
AGED [55]? YEARS
ALSO
MARGARET
[WIFE] OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
30th JUNE 1891
AGED 79 YEARS
Henry Hone, Tile Manufacturer at Wainscott (1841 Census)
HUBBLE see CLARK
HUBBLE see GATES
55. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD HUNT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 21st 1882
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 27th 1885
AGED 73 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
56. Coped Granite
South Side
MARY HUNT
WIFE OF
E. C. HUNT, BUILDER, STROOD
BORN 1835 DIED 1910
North Side
EDWARD CHARLES HUNT
DIED 13th OF JANUARY 1932
AGED 93 YEARS
Edward Hunt, Carpenter and Joiner, Wickham Street (Kelly's Directory 1882)
IZZARD see KIMBER
57. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES JANES, GENT.
[ ]
[AUGUST 1854]
[AGED 63 YEARS]
[ ]
"[ ] afflictions [ ]
[ ] forth of Christ
[Death where is thy?] sting, grave
[ thy Victory? ] and [ ]
[ ] saved by grace"
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE
HIS BELOVED WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] DAY OF AUGUST 18[55]
AGED 6[0] YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
FREDERICK W. JANES
DIED JUNE [ ] 1858 AGED [57] YEARS
"[She was?] greatly respected [ ]
[ ]
[ ]"
ALSO FREDERICK JANES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE MARY ANN
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 18th 1859 AGED 6[3] YEARS
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH
ONLY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
FREDERICK & MARY JANES
[WHO DIED [ ] JULY 1859 AGED 27 YEARS]
James Janes was a Brick Manufacturer residing in Temple Place, (now the Conservative Club in Cuxton Road). Does the name of Jane's Creek date from his time there ? In his PCC Will PROB11/2197, dated 1831, he is described as "Gentleman". He left his personal estate and £200 to his wife, Catherine. She, friend George Essel and Daniel Baldock of Frindsbury, Miller, are Executors. To the latter two, 19 guineas each. His mother Susannah Janes, widow, an Annuity of £10 per annum, likewise to his wife's father, Matthew [ ]. Real estate to George Essel and Daniel Baldock, in trust, rents and profits, etc. to wife for life subject to above annuities. After her death, One sixth each to his brothers, Frederick William, William Jessup, John and Henry, niece Rebecca, daughter of late brother, George, and to Thomas, Susannah and Mary Ann the three children of late brother Thomas.. Rest in trust to George Essel and Daniel Baldock to sell, interest and dividends from money to wife for life. After her death, one sixth each as above, subject to legacy of £100 to widow(s) of any brother who has died, other conditions apply. Witnesses: William Tomlin, Butcher of Strood, Jane West, Victualler of Strood and John Glover, Carpenter of Strood. (1841 Census) Frederick Janes was living in Military Road, Chatham in 1851 his occupation in the Census of that years states R.N., D.Y. ( Royal Navy, [Chatham] Dockyard) Catherine Janes by her will, dated 15th February 1855,bequeathed, among other things, portraits of her father, husband and self, (where are they now?), her parrot and it's cage! Sables and ermine, £40 to the Zoar Chapel in Strood and £20 to help fund it's casual ministers. She also left clothes to Mary Ann Beadle, who is buried nearby. (PCC Will PROB11/2219)
58. Pedestals
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD EVERARD SALISBURY
ONLY SON OF EDWARD SALISBURY AND
MARY CHARLOTTE JOSE
APRIL 14th 1918 – MAY 19th 1923
59. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELEANOR ADELAID KELLY
DAUGHTER OF SERJEANT MICHAEL KELLY
OF THE ROYAL MARINES (AND OF ELEONER (sic) HIS WIFE)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th OF APRIL
1814 AGED 10 MONTHS
"Ah, why so soon just as the bloom appears
Stray'd the brief blossom from this vale of tears
Death viewed the treasure to the desart given
Claimed the fair flower and planted it in Heaven"
JAMES MICHAEL BROTHER TO THE ABOVE
WHO WERE TWINS DIED THE 11th DEC. 1815
AGED 2 YEARS & 5 MONTHS
60. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. ANN KIMBER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd DAY OF OCTOBER 1797
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO MARY HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th DAY OFAUGUST 1798
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO MARY IZZARD WIFE OF
JOHN IZZARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON
THE 27th OFDECEMBER 1831
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO JOHN IZZARD HUSBAND
OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ]
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH GATES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th OF MARCH 1825
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO ANN GATES SISTER
OF THE ABOVE
[WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[THE] []6th DAY OFAUGUST 1830
[AGE]D 23 YEARS
61. Headstone, Very Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. JOHN KING LATE STOREKEEPER
AT UPNOR CASTLE WHO DIED THE 6th OF
DECEMBER 1795 AGED 59 ? YEARS
62. Headstone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
STEPHEN EDWARD LATSON
WHO DIED MAY 18th 1929
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
FANNY BURROUGH
WHO DIED MAY 3rd 1937
AGED 78 YEARS
R.I.P.
63. Headstone and Curbs
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE MATS. LEEDER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 14th 1886
AGED 72 YEARS
"Come unto me all ye that labour and are
Heavy laden , and I will give you Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE MATTHIAS LEEDER
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1894
AGED 75 YEARS
George Leeder, a Retired Potter living in Home Street (1881 Census)
64. Ledger on Brick Base
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF ROBERT LE GRAND [ESQ.]
DIED 6th OF JUNE 1801
IN THE 78th YEAR OF HER AGE
ROBERT LE GRAND ESQ.
DIED 4th OF APRIL 1802
IN THE 69th YEAR OF HIS AGE
From Rochester, (Registers) No further information
65. Pedestals
East Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
LYDIA MAY LEWRY
WHO ENTERED INTO PARADISE
13th OCT.1918 AGE 28 YEARS
R.I.P.
ALSO OF ALICE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF M. W. LEWRY
WHO PASSED AWAY 2nd FEB. 1945
AGED 77 YEARS
South Side
AND MARTIN WOOD LEWRY
WHO PASSED AWAY
18th JULY 1954 AGED 87 YEARS
Martin Lewry a Grocer of Bill Street Road (Kelly's Directory 1909)
66. Coped Chest Tomb, Railed
South Side
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BURGESS LITTLE
OF UPNOR
DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1881 AGED 77 YEARS
"His toils are past his work is done and he is fully blest
He fought the good fight, the Victory won and entered into Rest"
W[ILLIAM] B[URGESS LITTLE [SON] OF THE ABOVE
DIED N[O]VE[MBER] [THE] 11th 1887 AGED 51 YEARS
IN MEMORY OF
[ALIC]E SIXTH DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM BURGESS LITTLE OF UPNOR
DIED SEPTEMBER 7th 1871 AGED 14 YEARS
North Side
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BURGESS LITTLE OF UPNOR
DIED MARCH 16th 1876 AGED 59 YEARS
" I heard the voice of Jesus say "I came [ ]
Come unto me and rest Weary [ ]
Lay down thou weary one, lay down I found in [ ]"
Thy head upon my breast"
IN MEMORY OF
WALTER FORTH SON OF WILLIAM BURGESS LITTLE OF UPNOR
DIED JULY 5th 1876 AGED 23 YEARS
"The loss of those we love in life we held most dear
[ ] to our God we can't but drop a tear"
E. Side
ALSO
ANN LITTLE
DAUGHTER
BORN 1844
DIED 1927
William Burgess Little, Senior, was described as a "Mariner" in the baptism Register in 1838 and 1840. By 1843 he was established as a barge builder at Upnor, and launched his first barge Sarah Little. His last barge was Finish launched in 1871. In 1881,William Burgess Little, Junior, is recorded at Little's Cottages, Upnor as a Barge Owner .The yard at Upnor continued in use until 1891 for the repair and maintenance of the Little fleet.
67. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN
FIFTH SON OF
WILLIAM BURGESS LITTLE
OF UPNOR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 10th 1849 AGED 4 WEEKS
ALSO ON THE 14th OF APRIL 1851
ALFRED
SIXTH SON OF
WILLIAM BURGESS LITTLE
AGED 7 WEEKS
68. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN
ELDEST SON OF THE LATE
WILLIAM LITTLE
OF WEST WICKHAM, KENT
WHO DIED AT UPNOR
MARCH 15th 1869
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HIS AGE
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED
BY HIS SISTER DINAH
69. Small Curbs
HILLARY DELPHIN LONG
PASSED INTO GOD'S KEEPING 8th AUGUST 1938 AGED 11 DAYS
70. Fallen Headstone
TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MAIR SO[N] [OF]
JOHN & SUSANNAH [MAIR]
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 18[20]
AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO Mrs. JANE HARVEY
GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM MAIR
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1818
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO JOHN W. H. MAIR
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1824
AGED 6 MONTHS
William Mair died on board H.M.S. Brunswick
71. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MASON
WHO DIED [ ] 18[01]
AGED [ ]7 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 18[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF
GEORGE BRODIE
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th AUGUST 1801
AGED [ ] YEARS
72. Headstone
RICHARD MASTERSRichard and Mercy Masters are flanked by their daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, and Masters second wife.
This is not a very easy stone to read without the raking sun.
Mr. RICHARD
MASTERS
OF THIS PARISH
DIED
OCT. YE 16th 1747
AGED 48 YEARS
"A Man of Great
Zeal for God
And A True Friend
to Mankind"
MERCY WIFE OF
RICHARD MASTERS
OF THIS PARISH [WHO]
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th OF MARCH 1741 IN YE
44th ? YEAR OF HER AGE
LEFT ISSUE [ELIZ.] AND MARY
NEAR THIS PLACE LIE
5 OF THEIR CHILDREN
REBECKAH Age [ ]
ANNE [ ] - 2 - [ ]
RICHARD 1 - 9 - 7
WILLIAM 0 - 6 - 9
MERCY 0 – 11 - [ ]
Richard Masters was a Grocer. He left £20 to buy a Brass Candelabra for Frindsbury Church , where it still hangs in the chancel. He makes it clear in his will that his executors are to put the candelabra up in the church whether or not the Vicar and Churchwardens agree to it! (Consistory Court of Rochester Will Drb/PW56) Witnesses: Hannah Turley and Thomas Webb; Codicil: G. Lattenden, Henry Mitton and Thomas Dyer.
Richard's daughter Mary made several bequests to her Edmeads cousins of Nurstead, and her Inventory lists jewellery and many clothes, including 20 white caps!Witnesses: Mary Boghurst, Ann Jones and Robert Taylor. (Consistory Court of Rochester DRb/PW59 & Inventory DRb/Pi57/4)
Buried with her is her stepmother, Mary Hammond, she was Mary Greengrass when she married Masters in 1746, and remarried to Thomas Hammond in 1767.
73. Headstone
ELIZABETH MASTERS, DIED 1745
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER
OF RICHARD & MERCY MASTERS
OB. 2nd OF APRIL 1745
AGED 20 YEARS
"Whose only and sincere Piety
--------------(ground level)----------------
Commended her to God
And her obliging disposition
To all who knew her"
74. Headstone
MARY MASTERS, DIED 1761
IN MEMORY OF
MARY MASTERS DAUGHTER
OF RICHARD & MERCY MASTERS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
JAN. 23rd 1761 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO MARY HAMMOND LATE OF
THIS PARISH DIED AT MAIDSTONE
------------------(ground level)------------------
25th OF JUNE 1782 AGED 71 YEARS
75. Headstone
ANN MC CORMICK, DIED 1795
IT IS RATHER MOVING THAT THE SENTIMENTS EXPRESSED ON
THIS MONUMENT HAVE BEEN RESPECTED BY TIME, NATURE AND MAN
BENEATH THIS STONE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF A BEAUTIFUL, VIRTUOUS
AND ACCOMPLISHED WOMAN
ANN WIFE OF
JAMES McCORMICK ESQ.
WHO DIED OCT. 4th 1795
AGED 26 YEARS
"Reader
As long as such high
and excellent qualities
are respected
so long is it to be hoped
this memorial
will remain uninjured"
76. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. MARY MEATES
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM CHAPMAN
WHO DIED ON THE 11th OF MARCH 18[ ]8
AGED 60 YEARS
"An Affectionate Wife and
Beloved Mother and, in One Word
A Christian
MISKIN see SPRATT
77. Headstone
ELIZABETH MORDAUNTA wonderfully primitive skull!
HERE LIETH THE
BODY OF
ELIZ. MORDAUN[T]
-------------(ground level)-----------
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE YE 26th ? OF AUGT.
1720 AGED 39
MOULDEN see ARNOLD
78. Headstone and Body Stone
JOHN GEORGE MOUNTThe Veteran of Trafalgar, every year on the anniversary of the battle, a floral wreath
adorned this stone. I wonder why this tradition did not carry on, as it does to this
day at Wouldham, where Walter Burke, Purser of H.M.S. Victory is buried ?
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN GEORGE MOUNT
45 YEARS IN THE R. N. MANY OF WHICH
HE WAS GUNNER AND WAS WITH
LORD HOWE 1st JUNE 1794 ALSO WITH
ADMIRAL LORD NELSON AT TRAFALGAR
21st OCT. 1805 HE DIED 25th FEBY. 1837
IN THE 75th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Consider Man, weigh well thy frame
The King, the beggar are the same
Dust is all we breath from today
Tomorrow to our native clay"
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY
HIS DISCONSOLATE WIDOW
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GEORGE MOUNT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] OF MARCH 1842
[AGED] [71] YEARS
Into the 20th century, Mount's headstone was decorated with flowers on each anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar (The Times Online). This tradition is observed at Wouldham at the grave of Walter Burke, Purser of H.M.S. Victory.
79. Ledger, Level with Ground
TO
THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. MARY NEWNHAM
(LATE OF PORTSMOUTH)
OBIT 27th NOVEMBER
1801 AETAT 69
Thomas Newnham, will dated 21st March 1831; "of Upnor, Gentleman". Not a very informative will. Witnesses: William Budd (buried nearby) and William Swift of Upnor
NEWNHAM see COWAN
NORWOOD see PIERSON
OAKLEY see SMITH
80. Pedestals and Railed Ledger
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PETER PEARSON
DIED APRIL 4th 1894
AGED 75 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord"
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH ANN
PEARSON
WHO DIED ON THE 14th ?
DAY OF MARCH 1898
AGED 77 YEARS
"God, all pitying Jesus blest,
Grant her thine eternal rest"
Peter Pearson was an Insurance Agent, living on Chatham Hill in 1881 (Census)
81. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANK PHILLIPS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1912
AGED 26 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
82. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
GERATT PIERSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 28th 1801 AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO OF ALEXANDER NORWOOD
AGED 25 YEARS
"Tho' in the water our lives were lost,
The Lord has spar'd our bodies to the dust,
Those two bright youths was dutiful sons,
Alas, how soon their glass was run"
GERATT PIERSON THE ONLY CHILD
OF ROGER & MARTHA PIERSON
WHOM HE HAS LEFT TO LAMENT THEIR LOSS
"Weep not for me, my parents dear,
I am not dead but sleeping here,
Repent in time, make no delay,
I in one moment was snatched away"
PILCHER see BUDD
83. Coped Stone
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
WIFE OF
WILLIAM PUTERFER
WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1877
AGED 58 YEARS
North Side
WILLIAM PUTERFER
WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1886
AGED 73 YEARS
84. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE WIFE OF
WILLIAM JOSEPH PUTERFER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 31st 1890
AGED 40 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JOSEPH PUTERFER
THE LOVING HUSBAND OF
MATILDA PUTERFER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 29th 1926
AGED 70 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MATILDA PUTERFER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 8th 1936
AGED 89 YEARS
"At Rest"
William Puterfer was probably the Master of the barge Mavis at Rochester in 1881 (Census) The mate of the Mavis was William Puterfer, probably his son, who died in 1926. In 1891 a William Puterfey (sic) was Landlord of the King's Arms at Upnor (Kelly's Directory)
85. Curbs
South Side
[IN LOVING MEMORY] OF FREDERICK RELF DIED 16th DECEMBER 1869 AGED 35 YEARS
North Side
ELIZABETH TAYLOR DIED 2nd MAY 1927 AGED 86 YEARS ALSO THOMAS TAYLOR DIED 2nd JANUARY 1929 AGED 87 YEARS (one line)
Frederick Relf was a Journeyman Joiner who died at Barming Asylum.
Thomas Taylor, of 79 Bill Street, was a Coke Burner in 1901(Census)
86. Pedestals
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
VIOLET MAUD SAMSON
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1905
AGED 26 YEARS
"Peace"
Violet Samson was the daughter of a Baker in North Street (1901 Census).
87. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF WILLIAM SHILLINGLAW
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 24th APRIL 1810 AGED 39 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
WILLIAM, JOHN, ANN AND HESTER
WILLIAM SLACKFORD, GRANDSON
OF THE ABOVE DIED DECEMBER 20th 1819
AGED 4 YEARS
SLACKFORD see SHILLINGLAW
88. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD SMEED
BORN MARCH 1888
DIED DECEMBER 1904
ALSO
WILLIAM SMEED
DIED 12th OCTOBER 1921
AGED 84 YEARS
SARAH ANN SMEED
DIED 12th OCTOBER 1935
AGED 85 YEARS
William Smeed was a Bargeman of Wykeham Street (1901 Census)
89. Headstone
SAMUEL ARTHUR
SON OF
SAMUEL & M. KATE SMITH
BORN SEPT. [ ] 1850?
DIED APRIL [ ] 1851?
90. Headstone and Two Body Stones, Very Eroded
IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THOMAS SMITH OF YS PARISH
[WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. [1765 ?]
AGED 44? YEARS
Judging by the proximity of the Smith graves to each other, it seems more than likely that they are related. Elizabeth Smith's stone is around mid 18th century. There is an Elizabeth Smith from Strood, buried in 1765, this could be her.
91. Headstone and Body Stone
Mr. SAMUEL SMITH
OF HOO DIED IN THE
PARISH OF STROOD 14th FEBRUARY 1812
AGED 86 YEARS
Samuel Smith, PCC Will PROB11/1537, dated 23rd August 1806. He had already conveyed most of his real estate to his four sons by his 2nd wife Rose. To son George, Lordship of the Manor of High Halstow and Duck's Court in the same parish, as well as land occupied by George at High Halstow and Hoo. To son Richard property he occupies and 2 acres of orchards and another acre at Hoo. To son, Samuel property in Hoo, to son James property near the Hollow Way at Frindsbury, and at Strood. Property in Union Street, Rochester to daughter, Ann and property in same street to James. Thomas Smith of Lingfield,Gent. (buried very close by) and William Rippon of St Margaret's, £600 in trust for Sarah Rumball to be invested for her. To son Samuel his interest in lands at Tudely and Capel given to the testator by his grandmother. £150 to son Thomas, £100 to his daughter Sarah Rumball, £300 to children of son Thomas, £300 to children of Sarah Rumball. Money and household goods to be sold by trustees as directed by Sarah Marwell, now living with him as his wife ?20 guineas to Sarah widow of son John, now Sarah Ribbens. 1811 Codicil William Rippon dead, son Thomas has had £100 as loan now left £50. Residue to sons, Samuel and James, daughter Ann now wife of Henry Murton, Gent.
92. Ledger, Low Base
THOMAS SMITH
[OF] WILDENWICK HOUSE
[IN THE] PARISH OF LINGFIELD
SURREY, ESQ.
[WHO] DIED 15th NOVEMBER 1817
AGED 79 YEARS
[ALSO] ELIZABETH
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
AFTERWARDS WIDOW OF
Mr. JOHN OAKLEY
DIED 13th APRIL 1827
AGED 70 YEARS
JOHN
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED
THOMAS SMITH
[WHO] DIED 25th DECEMBER 1834
AGED 60 YEARS
Thomas Smith was a Farmer and Grazier of Wilderswick, Lingfield. His PCC Will, PROB 11/1606, dated 30th July 1817, is very long and technical. Main points are: To wife Elizabeth, household goods and £100, and a further £1,000. To nephew John Gibbs, Solicitor of Strood, £100. To Elizabeth Valentine, niece of his wife, £200. To nephew John Lordes? £10 in addition to wages as may be owed him. To late servant William Stowell, of Chalk, 19 guineas, same sum to his wife Mary Stowell.. To trustees of Kent and Canterbury Hospital, £100. To Mary Bishop of Cranbrook, widow £50, to her daughter, Mary wife of Joseph Dauble? of Staplehurst, Tailor, 19 guineas. To son John, £100. To daughter, Elizabeth Ann, wife of Michael Comport of High Halstow, Farmer and Grazier, £1,000, owed to him by her husband, secured by a bond. Also to Elizabeth Ann, £1,000. To daughter, Sarah, wife of George Comport of Cooling, Farmer and Grazier, £2,000. To daughter, Jane wife of William Burt? Of Hoo, Farmer and Grazier, £2,000, sum owed him by her husband, secured by a bond. Leasehold marshland at High Halstow and Frindsbury, leased from Lady Twisden, to Michael Comport, but not livestock or crops. To daughters Elizabeth and Sarah, freehold houses in Doddington and Newnham. To wife annuity of £300 per annum for life. To John and Mary Lordes £25 per annum for life. To half sister Elizabeth Murton of Rochester, widow, an annuity of £20 per annum for life. To son, John an annuity of £300 per annum for life, subject to conditions. To wife, son in law George Comport and John Gibbs freehold in East Grinstead in Sussex and Properties in Doddington and Newnham, devised to his daughters, and East Borough at Frindsbury, in trust ? All leasehold to Michael Comport, and ?farming stock, implements and personal estate, upon trust, to be sold. Following conditions very long and involved ! Witnesses: James Baker, Martha Valentine and Mary Beard. A relation of Samuel Smith, who appointed him a trustee of his will, nature of relationship not clear.
93. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WILLIAM SON OF
SAMUEL AND MARY SMITH
WHO DIED THE 23rd OF SEPT. 181[7]
AGED 5 MONTHS AND 14 DAYS
"Beneath a sleeping infant [lies]
To earth his body's lent
More glorious shall hereafter [ ]
And still more innocent"
ALSO HENRY FRANCIS SON OF THE
ABOVE DIED THE 18th OF FEB. 1819
AGED 5 WEEKS
ALSO SAMUEL SMITH
SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 5th JULY 18[ ]
AGED 6 MONTHS AND 11 DAYS
94. Headstone and Curbs
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JAMES SMITH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JUNE 12th 1909
AGED 69 YEARS
James Smith was a Builder of Station Road (Kelly's Directory 1909)
95. Ledger, Level with Ground
IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN SPARKES ESQ.
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
WHO DIED 13th OF JUNE 1808
AGED 66 YEARS
John Sparks was an Attorney of Rochester, and a City Councillor, (Bailey's Directory 1784, Universal British Directory 1795) Will, dated 4th July 1805 and Codicil dated 11th June 1808: "Gentleman of Rochester" He bequeathed, to sister Mary Brown, £1,500; to servant, Mary Green, bed and furnishings of her room, £20, besides mourning. To servant Ann Woollett, if in his service at his death, mourning and £40. To Rev. Alexander Brown(e) and Rev. Charles Dalton, £900 Consolidated Stock, 3% Bank of England, upon trust, to pay interest to Mary Green for life, after her death,£900 Stock to niece, Mary Ann Brown(e). Nephew Alexander Brown(e) and niece Jane Dalton, wife of Charles Dalton, authorised to sell £900 to invest to pay Mary Green interest of £27 per annum for life. To Jane Dalton, a table clock; to John Simmons, Attorney of St. Margaret's, a mahogany cabinet; to John Gibbs, Attorney of Strood, a mahogany writing desk. Leasehold property in Rochester in trust to Executors, to dispose of. Money and monies invested , household goods and residue equally amongst Alexander Brown(e), Mary Ann Brown(e) and Jane Dalton. Executors: Alexander Brown(e) and Charles Dalton. Witnesses: Richard Fleet of Rochester, Linen Draper and Robert Burr of Chatham, Upholsterer.
Codicil: His personal estate charged with £30 per annum for Mary Green for life; to servant, Ann Woollett, £50 instead of £40, to her mother, Elizabeth, 2 guineas; to Ann's sister, Elizabeth, 1 guinea. All other parts of will to stand.
Administration Document: Rev. Nicholas Browne D. D. and Mary Ann Browne sworn as to authenticity of the Codicil before Commissioner, W .P. Menzise, [Vicar of Frindsbury] (N. B. Rev. Nicholas Browne has a monument on the south aisle wall) (PCC Will PROB11/1483)
96. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH THE WIFE OF
THOMAS SPRATT OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. 18th 1781
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO THE AFORESAID THOMAS SPRATT
DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 13th 1799
AGED 56 YEARS
LIKEWISE ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM MISKIN AND DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCT. 16th 1799
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO MARY MISKIN DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOV. 5th 1803 (sic)
AGED 3 YEARS
Thomas Spratt was a Blacksmith, his short PCC Will, PROB11/1334, is dated 27th September 1799. He leaves his personal estate to his Executors, his two daughters, Mary Spratt and Elizabeth Miskin, wife of William of Shorne, Blacksmith. Witnesses: John Reading, Servant to Mr Spratt and J. Gibbs, Attorney at Law, Strood.
97. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS HORACE STACEY WHO DIED 31st OCTOBER 1913 AGED 83 YEARS
North Side
ALSO LOUISA MARIA STACEY WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1915 AGED 80 YEARS
Thomas Stacey was a Gardener "non domestic", a Market Gardener ? Of Bowes Road (1901 Census)
98. Railed Ledger, on "Oven" Type Tomb
SAMUEL STROUGHILL
DIED 28th JANUARY 1848
AGED 75 YEARS
SAMUEL HIS ELDEST SON
WHO DIED 12th APRIL 1883
AGED 69 YEARS
The Stroughills were Farmers at Home Street and Wainscott (Pigot's Directory 1838, Post Office Directory 1855,1841 Census) Samuel Junior died at "Wilesboro".
99. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH EVERSFIELD
WIFE OF
JOSEPH SUDWEEKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 25th OF APRIL 1833
AGED 40 YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE 1 SON AND 6 DAUGHTERS
ALSO
RICHARD JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th FEBRUARY 1834
AGED 10 MONTHS
ALSO
JOSEPH SUDWEEKS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 24th NOVEMBER 1851
AGED 6[1] YEARS
[ ]
Joseph Sudweeks was a Farmer in 1826 (Baptism Register). Relieving Officer of Wainscott (1841 Census)
TAYLOR see RELF
100. Granite Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ERNEST JAMES TESTER WHO DIED 22nd JAN. 1941 AGED 62 YEARS
101. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs
C.W.G.C
9982 PRIVATE
W. J. THOMAS
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT
1st NOVEMBER 1914 AGED 28
South Curb
OUR MOST BELOVED SON WILLIAM JAMES THOMAS WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION NOV. 1st 1914 AGE 28 YEARS (one line)
North Curb
JAMES MASON THOMAS DIED 10th APRIL 1928 AGED 76 YEARS : ELIZA ANN THOMAS DIED NOVEMBER 4th 1945 AGED 92 YEARS (one line)
THORN see WILLIAMS
102. Headstone
SACRED
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
[WILLIAM KENZIE] WARD
[ ]
UPNOR CASTLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 11th OF MAY 1854
AGED 32 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
William Kenzie Ward was a Civil Officer in the Ordnance Depot at Upnor (1851 Census)
103. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
MARY WATSON WIFE OF
CHARLES WATSON OF
STROOD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 13th NOV. 1811 AGED 23 YEARS
SARAH WATSON DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 2nd FEBRUARY 1811
AGED 5 MONTHS
Charles Watson, the father was probably the Butcher, of Strood (PCC Will)
104. Headstone
CREST ON FRONT OF STONE OF ELIZABETH WEBBUnfortunately, the front of this stone is so eroded, I can get nothing from it. Elizabeth Webb, died 1744,
is on the back, but the name on the front, as far as I can tell, seems much longer than Webb.
Front, Armorial Crest, Inscription Too Eroded
Rear
HERE LIES INTERRED THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH WEBB WHO DIED
NOV. [ ] 1744 AGED 76 YEARS
105. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM WEBB DIED 19th JULY 1933 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO AMY HIS DEAR WIFE DIED 12th APRIL 1957 AGED 91 YEARS
William Webb was a Barge Captain of The Cottage, Hoo Lodge in 1901.Was he the Captain of the barge of the nautical artist Wylie who lived at Hoo Lodge? (1901 Census)
106. Headstone
Mrs. MARY WHITBY
DIED 8th JANRY. 1814
AGED 78
Mary Whitby died at Hartlip
107. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES WILLIAMS
SON OF
WILLIAM AND ANN WILLIAMS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1866
AGED 38 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord"
ALSO AMY THORN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND ANN WILLIAMS
WHO DIED APRIL 25th 1904
AGED 88 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
108. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM WILLIAMS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 5th OF NOVEMBER [1875]
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO ANN WILLIAMS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th NOVEMBER 1875
AGED 74 YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ALSO] JOHN WILLIAMS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ON THE] 22nd MAY 187[9]
AGED [6]4 YEARS
109. Headstone and Curbs
[ ]
WILLIAM WILLIAMS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [FEBRUARY] [ ] 1891
AGED 7[9] YEARS[AND] [ ] MONTHS
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO SUSANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 16th 1897
AGED 85 YEARS
"Resting in Peace"
William Williams was a Labourer in 1839 (Registers), a Brickmaker in 1861 (Census), Retired Brickmaker, of Bill Street, (1881Census)
110. Headstone and Two Body Stones
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA WOOD
[WIFE OF]
JOHN WOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th ? DAY OF DECEMBER 1830
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN WOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th DAY OF JUNE 1848
AGED 87 YEARS
John Wood a Farmer? Of Hayden Stud, Eastborough, (1841 Census) Died at Cheshunt
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Section B - is that area south of the church, bounded on the south by the footpath.
111. Headstone
GEORGE ANDERSON AND WIVESThe inscription to George Anderson, Gunner in ten of His Majesty's Ships,
is out of sight below the ground
IN MEMORY OF
CATHERINE & SUSANNA
WIVES OF GEORGE ANDERSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO HATH BEEN GUNNER IN TEN OF
HIS MAJESTIE'S (sic) SHIPS
CATHERINE WAS BORN 15th SEPT. 1683
AND DIED 11th MARCH 1727
SUSANNA WAS BORN 25th JANY. 1684
AND DIED 10th JUNE 1758
---------------------(Ground Level)--------------------
ALSO YE ABOVE GEORGE ANDERSON
LATE GUNNER OF HIS MAJESTIE'S (sic) SHIP
NEPTUNE & WARRANTED 52 YEARS HE WAS BORN
24th SEPT. 1682 AND DIED 26th FEB. 1761
George Anderson, Superannuated Gunner of HMS Neptune, left money due to him from the Treasury; his house to Mary wife of Boyman Sampson, Brazier of Strood, after her death, to her brother George Hickman, Baker of Strood, the house never to be sold. He left £19 to Boyman Sampson for Sampson's children's "larning". He also left many silver items to the Boymans and Hickman. Also some money to relatives? in Scotland. Jane Gross and Mary Sampson, Executors. Witnesses to the will, dated 4th November 1760, Pike Rogers, Henry Potter and Jonathan Pointer. (Consistory Court of Rochester Will Drb/PW59) The will appears to be in Anderson's own hand.
112. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MICHAEL ARLIDGE OF THE CITY
OF ROCHESTER, PLUMBER AND GLAZIER
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1816
AGED 40 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER
ALSO GEORGE SHARP
OF ROCHESTER, PLUMBER AND GLAZIER
WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1822 AGED 30 YEARS
"Much Lamented and Respected"
[ALSO] [ELIZA]BETH SHARP
[WHO DIED] [ ] JANUARY 1866
[AGED 76 YEARS]
Michael Arlidge was the son in law of John Pelling, who is buried nearby. (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW64)
Elizabeth Sharp, presumably the widow of George Sharp, was carrying on the Plumbing business in Rochester in 1824 (Pigot's Directory)
113. Headstone, with City of Rochester Arms
"Munus Capio"
IN MEMORIAM
WILLIAM ARLIDGE
WHO DIED MAY 20th 1886
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO JEMIMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 22nd 1894
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
EDWARD PATTENDEN
WHO DIED DE[CEMBER] 23rd 18[74]?
AGED [66] YEARS
[ ]
William Arlidge, son of the above, was also a Plumber. The family business in Rochester flourished throughout the 19th century .
114. Fallen Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS AUSTEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPT. 25th 1798 AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE [OF]
WILLIAM H[AMMOND]
AND FORMERLY WIFE OF [THOMAS AUSTEN? ]
[WHO] DIED SEPT. 1st 1810 AGED [ ] [YEARS]
ALSO THOMAS H[AMMOND]
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN [ ] 186[4] [AGED] [60] [YEARS]
ALSO WILLIAM [HAMMOND]
SON OF
Mr. WILLIAM [HAMMOND]
WHO DIED OCT. 8th 1868 AGED [64] [YEARS]
ALSO HERBERT [ ]
SON OF
GEORGE & ANN CHEETHAM
AND GRANDSON OF
WILLIAM HAMMOND
[WHO] DIED OCT. 11th 1868 AGED 10 MONTHS
William Hammond, father of Mrs. Cheetham was a Gardener (Marriage register 1857) He was at Holly Wood House in 1861 (Census) Thomas Hammond, there are two in the 1861 Census, the most accurate age match is a Navy Pensioner, 54 years, the other, 61 years is a Butcher ?
George Cheetham was a Shipwright and Barge Builder in Canal Road. His first barge was Betsy launched 1845. His builds include the Steamer Prince Alfred, 1846 and barge Sophia, 1855. He went into partnership with a former apprentice George Gill; they parted in 1852 after going bankrupt (The Times). Gill went to Chatham to start his own successful business.
115. Curbs
South Side
HARRY EDWARD AYLING CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE JULY 22nd 1941 AGED 79 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HIS WIFE BESSIE CONSTANCE AYLING REUNITED DECEMBER 13th 1949 AGED 89 YEARS
Eeast Side
WINIFRED AYLING
12th NOV. 1962 AGED 71 YEARS
West Side
PHILLIS AYLING
24th APRIL 1968 AGED 64 YEARS
Harry Ayling was a School Master of Grove Villa, Grove Road (1901 Census); a Rochester City Councillor, of 37 Goddington Road (Kelly's Directory 1927)
BAKER see GUNNING
116. Headstone and Tablet
LILIAN
DEVOTED WIFE
OF H. A. BENNETT
NOVEMBER 26th 1944
ALSO H. A. BENNETT
DIED FEBRUARY 1978 AGED 86 YEARS
ORGANIST OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL 1930 – 1956
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ZOE
"Music when soft voices die
vibrates in the memory"
Shelly (sic)
Tablet
ALSO
ZOE
1912 – 1991
REUNITED
117. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ARTHUR BLAKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[SEPTEMBER 1869]
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO
ANNIE BLAKE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 26th 1870
AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO
FANNY BLAKE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 11th 1871
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
EMMA BLAKE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 25th 1872
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIETT BLAKE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1906
AGED 90 YEARS
Arthur Blake was probably the Licensed Victualler of the Jolly Sailor, Upnor, (Post Office Directory 1855); Pier Hotel, Upnor (1861 Census); Railway Tavern, Canal Road (Post Office Directory 1866). Harriett died at 17 Gun Lane.
(Extra information kindly supplied by Ken Bradley 11-08-2014 - Arthur Blake was born in Sittingbourne 1816ish but his birth cannot be found. Harriett his wife was born 1816ish & again the birth cannot be found, she was 90 when she died. They did run the public houses as stated but they also had three sailing barges, Arthur Blake, Harriett and the Admiral Blake. All "Stumpies" designed to go under the bridge Rochester.
118. Fallen Headstone Fragment
SACRED
TO THE REMAINS OF
[ ] INFANT SON OF
ARTHUR & HARRIETT BLAKE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25th MAY 18[ ]
AGED 8 MONTHS
[WALTER ? ] SON OF THE ABOVE
[ WHO DIED ] 21st MARCH 18[58 ]
[ AGED 8 MONTHS ]
119. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN OGLE
DAUGHTER OF
ARTHUR & HARRIETT BLAKE
DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1904
AGED [56] YEARS
BOGHURST see STAINES
120. Small Headstone
[ ]
E[ ]IS BLA[ ]
[ ]TER[ ]RR[ ] W
[ ] NOT STAY [ ]
[ ] YS PREPARE A
[ ]NT THAT DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 27th DAY
OF SEPTEMBER 1685
AGED 72 YEARS
WHO WAS THE BE
LOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT BOREMAN
121. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN WIFE OF
HENRY BOVINGDON
OF STROOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 29th 1854 AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO HENRY RICHARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 1st 1849
AGED 10 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES THEIR SON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1849
AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT RICHARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 6th 1854
AGED 3 MONTHS
Henry Bovingdon was a Corn Dealer and Seedsman of William Street (1851 Census); North Street (Post Office Directory 1873) Mrs. Eliza Bovingdon Corn Dealer, North Street, (Post Office Directory 1878)
122. Monument Formerly on South Wall of Chancel,
(Smetham's Rambles Around Churches,1929)
[IN MEMORY OF]
JOHN AND MARY
CABLE
HE DIED [NOVEMBER 12th 1741]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
SHE DIED MARCH 12th 1765
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
ALSO
BETHIA HOLFORD
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 19th 1764 ?
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN CABLE
SON OF JOHN AND MARY
[WHO] DIED 2nd JAN. 1757
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO
[JOSEPH] HOLFORD
(GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE)
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1758
AGED 10 YEARS
123. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EUGENIA CARISBROOK
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
J. CARISBROOK ESQ.
OF TETBURY IN GLOSTERSHIRE (sic)
WHO DIED ON THE 31st DECEMBER 1819
IN THE 19th YEAR OF HER AGE
CHEETHAM see AUSTEN
124. Headstone
JOHN AND DANIEL COWLANDI assume that John and Daniel were brothers ? Was the empty right hand side intended for their mother?
This is a very good example of a stone that seems mostly illegible without raking sun.
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN COWLAND
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED
JANY. 20th ? 1752
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO
DANL. COWLAND
WHO DIED
APRIL 3rd 1740
AGED 29 YEARS
John Cowland was a Farmer (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/PW12
125. Curbs
South Side
MARY WIFE OF GEORGE CRACKLEN
DIED 22nd DEC. 1948 AGED 32
North Side
"God be in my Heart
and in my Thinking"
Mary Cracklen was the daughter of Clarence Wood (buried nearby). According to The Times Death Notice, she died the day after giving birth, no doubt as a result of the birth.
126. Oak Pedestals and Oak Curbs. Large Plot
North Side
WILLIAM DANIEL
BORN JANUARY 31st 1839
AT REST MARCH 7th 1921
ARTHUR [YATES] [DAN]I[E]L
BORN APRIL 27th 1876
AT REST APRIL 27th 1922
"[For]ever with the Lord"
South Side
[ELIZABETH DANIEL]
[BO]R[N] [ ]0 1841
[AT] R[EST] [D]EC. 8th 1925
William and Arthur Daniel were Mechanical Engineers, living at Horsforth, Yorkshire in 1901(Census)
The Daniels lived at The Lodge, Chattenden at the time of their deaths
DANN see STAINES
DAWES see PELLING
127. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH DOWSETT
WIDOW
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1824
AGED 80 YEARS
SHE LIVED MANY YEARS A SERVANT
IN THIS PARISH
IN A FAMILY BY WHO THIS
MEMORIAL IS ERECTED AS A TESTIMONY
OF HER MERITORIOUS AND
FAITHFUL SERVICES
Sarah Dowsett is buried close to the Gunning Tombs, was she their Servant ?
128. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
Mrs. ANN EDWARDS
WHO DIED 17th MAY
1852
AGED 61 YEARS
Ann Edwards, a widow was a Licensed Victualler at Lower Upnor (1851 census)
129. Headstone
[ ]
KATHERINE GILL
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
-------------(ground level)-------------
ON MUNDAY NIGHT
THE 3rd OF FEBRUARY
IN THE YEAR 1742 – 3
AGED 43 YEARS
130. Headstone
THOMAS GOLDING
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS GOLDING
OF YS PARISH WHO DIED
[ ] DAY OF MARCH 1771
AGED 87 ? YEARS
ALSO MARY THE DAUGHTER
OF THOS. & MARY GOLDING
WHO DIED YE 29th OF AUG. 1766
AGED 43 ? YEARS
Thomas Golding was probably a Farmer; he left land in Barming and Ditton (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/PW14)
131. Classical Chest Tomb, Railed, Large Plot
Ledger
HERE LIETH THE BODY
OF Mr. PETER GUNNING OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 3rd DAY OF MARCH 1777
AGED 58 YEARS
HIS DEATH
WAS SEVERELY FELT NOT ONLY BY HIS OWN FAMILY
AND RELATIVES BUT BY ALL THE NEIGHBOURS AROUND
TO WHOM
HE WAS AN ARDENT FRIEND AND DISINTERESTED ARBITOR
AND IN CHARACTER HAD FREQUENT OPPORTUNITIES
OF DISTINGUISHING HIMSELF AND SELDOM FAILED OF
GIVING SATISFACTION TO ALL PARTIES
FOR HE ALWAYS ACTED WITH IMPARTIALITY
AND INTEGRITY ?
TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY
AND TO IMPRESS UPON OTHERS THE VIRTUES OF
HIS CHARACTER HIS SON GEORGE HAS CAUSED THIS
TOMB TO BE ERECTED
"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall
be called the Children of God"
HERE ALSO
INTERRED THE BODY OF FRANCES THE WIFE
OF THE ABOVE PETER GUNNING
WHO DIED THE 3rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 1767
AGED 42 YEARS
SHE WAS [ ] AND FAITHFUL WIFE
A TENDER AND AFFECTIONATE MOTHER
A WARM AND SINCERE FRIEND
THEY LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER
GEORGE AND MARY
PETER GUNNING GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 16th 1781 AGED 6 WEEKS
MARY GUNNING GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. 20th 1786 AGED 5 YEARS
South Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF GEORGE GUNNING ESQ.
WHO DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1810
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO OF
GEORGE GUNNING ESQ.
WHO DIED 21st OF JANUARY 1821
AGED 69 YEARS
West Side
IN
MEMORY OF
ANN GUNNING
DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND
ANN GUNNING
DIED MAY 15th 1803
AGED 23 YEARS
North Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY RUST ONLY DAUGHTER OF
PETER AND FRANCES GUNNING
DIED JANUARY 13th 1831 AGED 81 YEARS
MARY [ ] DIED FEB. 24th 1819 AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
HENRY DIED DEC. 6th 1830 AGED 2 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
SAMUEL DIED SEPT. [ ] 1831 AGED 6 WEEKS
CHILDREN OF PETER & KATHERINE GUNNING
Peter Gunning d.1777, PCC Will PROB11/1029, dated 4th October 1776. Daughter Mary Griffin £40 p.a. Annuity from 48 acre farm at Allhallows. 50 acre farm at Allhallows, Bell Inn at St. Mary's Hoo, ash plantation at St. Mary's, two farms at Cobham, two houses in Cobham Street, wood in Meopham, called Downwood, Park Wood in Ash, 9 acres, Spring Wood in Ash, 3 acres, house in Meopham and 1½ acres called Hop Ground, houses in Frindsbury , occupied by Jacob Smith, Widow Staples, William Lawrence and Alexander Norwood, 8 acres and house, barn and ½ acre of ash in St. Mary's, property in Hoo Street, money, household goods, cattle, stock, crops and leases to son George Gunning.
132. Convex Grey Granite, Railed, Adjacent to the Above
IN THE FAMILY VAULT
REST THE REMAINS OF
PETER GUNNING ESQ.
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1852
AGED 65 YEARS
AND KATHERINE HIS WIFE
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
SAMUEL BAKER ESQ.
OF SATIS HOUSE
BOLEY HILL, ROCHESTER
WHO DIED MAY 30th 1861
AGED 72 YEARS
AND
BENEATH THIS STONE
MARY
YOUNGER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1885
AGED 61 YEARS
GEORGE
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT. 6th 1899
AGED 78 YEARS
133. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES HAMMOND SON OF
Mr. WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH HAMMOND
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
19th OF DECEMBER 1776 AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE Mr. WILLIAM HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th OF APRIL
1788 AGED 51 YEARS
"He was an Affectionate Husband and Tender Parent"
ALSO OF JAMES TAPPLEY HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th OF AUGUST 1793
AGED 7 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO OF FRANCIS WILKINS HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE 18th 1796
AGED 14 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM HAMMOND GRAND-SON OF THE
ABOVE Mr. WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY THE 30th 1796
AGED 3 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
ALSO OF TWO CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO ELIZABETH LAWRENCE FORMERLY
WIFE [OF THE] ABOVE [WILLIAM HAMMOND]
[ ] [OCTOBER] 1829
[AGED 82 YEARS]
HAMMOND see AUSTEN
134. Headstone
MARY HOULDING
This stone is very badly flaked, one can't imagine the surface surviving much longer.
There must have been a lot of care taken not to damage this stone when the Sims vault was constructed.
[HERE] LYETH YE BODY OF MARY HOULDING OF
[YS] PARISH WHO DECD. MARCH (sic) 1702 AGED 70
[YEAR]S ALSO YE BODY OF HER TWO GRAND DAUGHTERS
[MA]RY [ ] 13 YRS 1706
ORR[IS] [ ] A D
[ELIZ.] [ ] YRS 1710
Mary Houlding was the widow of a Mariner
135. Headstone, Very Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ADAM KELLOCK
GUNNER OF H. M. SHIP BARFLEUR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1817
AGED 4[3] YEARS
136. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES GRANDSON OF
WILLIAM & ELIZABETH KIMMINS
WHO SUDDENLY DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 22nd OF JULY 1862
AGED 20 YEARS
"He was beloved by all who knew him"
[ ]
ALSO ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM KIMMINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
17th OF AUGUST 1880 AGED 67 YEARS
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM KIMMINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th OF AUGUST 1894
AGED 80 YEARS
William Kimmins was a well known Miller and Corn Factor
LAWRENCE see HAMMOND
137. Small Headstone
ELIZABETH MOXLEYThis inscription was a challenge to read, to say the least! The completely
eroded stone next to this may be, I suspect, to her husband, Richard ?
HERE
LYETH YE [BODY]
OF ELIZ: MOXLEY
YE WIFE OF RICHD.
MOXLEY OF THE CITY
OF ROCHESTER WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH YE 12th
1722
AGED 53 YEARS
Elizabeth Moxley's husband Richard was a Cooper of Rochester. He died in 1739 and was buried at Frindsbury on February 21st , the Register wrongly gives his name as "Henry". On the same day the Burial Register of St. Nicholas, Rochester records "Richard Moxley at Friendsbury". Likewise in 1737 when Henry Moxley, also a Cooper, the latter's son? died he was buried at Frindsbury, on November 3rd ; the Burial Register of St. Nicholas records "Henry Moxley at Friendsbury". I take this to mean that the Vicar of St. Nicholas conducted the service at Frindsbury?
Henry Moxley states in his will his wish to be buried at Frindsbury (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/ PW8)
Richard's will is in the same court (DRa/ PW9) There are no surviving monument for Richard and Henry, although there is a totally eroded stone of the right period close to Elizabeth's, which itself is very eroded
138. Headstone
ESTHER NICHOLSThere is an unusual motif on the carving; The Pelican in Her Piety, feeding her rather over large chick with her own blood, which she pecks from her breast.. This is a symbol of Christ and the blood shed by him.
IN MEMORY OF
ESTHER WIFE OF
JOHN NICHOLS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
DEC. 19th 1756 AGED 42 ? YEARS
"Relentless Fate snatched her from our Arms,
O Gentle Mother Earth receive her Charms,
Into thy Bosom, easie let her rest,
Her Sacred Ashes unpolluted keep"
OGLE see BLAKE
139. Small Headstone
JOHN OLIFFEThis is another of the inscriptions which almost disappear on a day with no sun.
In the background is the east wall of the south aisle.
HERE LYETH THE
BODY OF JOHN OLIFFE
CARPENTER
OF THIS PARISH
DIED JULY 16th 1739
AGED 46 YEARS
John Oliffe was an House Carpenter . In his will, dated 9th June 1739, he is owed upon bond, £60 from his cousin, Anthony Alchin of East Malling, Yeoman. This goes, in trust to his executors, the interest for the education of his two children, John and Sarah Wood Oliffe. The principal sum to be used for setting them up in apprenticeships, as they choose. Residue of money to children at 21 years. He is owed a large sum for the board of his wife's children by her former husband Mr Ward, this money to his own children. To his good friends, James Hunt and Richard Ironmonger, each a gold ring of 1 guinea value, "to wear in remembrance of me". Residue of estate to wife Elizabeth, for her life, after her death to his children. Executors: James Hunt and Richard Iron monger. Witnesses: Will. Gates and Sarah Perry (mark of). (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/PW9)
140. Headstone and Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PAINE
DIED 20th OCTOBER 1949
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE MARY HIS WIFE
REUNITED 3rd JUNE 1967
AGED 93 YEARS
Tablet
DOROTHY ISABEL
PAINE
AT REST 20th APRIL 1971
AGED 68 YEARS
PATTENDEN see ARLIDGE
141. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY PELLING
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF AUGUST 1822
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO JOHN PELLING, FARMER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 24th OF AUGUST 1829
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO JAMES PELLING DAWES
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
BORN MARCH [ ] 1834 DIED AUGUST 20th 18[ ]
Mrs. ANN DAWES
DIED 5th JANUARY 1855
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO Mr. WILLIAM DAWES
WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1862
AGED 74 YEARS
John Pelling, Senior owned Blacklands Farm, which was farmed by his son in law William Dawes, and bequeathed it to his daughter, wife of William Dawes. (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW65)
John Pelling, Junior, may be the Miller at Luton, Chatham in 1851 (Census)
William Dawes was John Pelling's son in law; he was a Farmer at Blacklands Farm, 100 + acres (Tithes 1843)
142. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARTHA PELLING
WIFE OF
JOHN PELLING
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1847
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
MARTHA HUBBLE PELLING
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1847
AGED 5 MONTHS
143. Headstone
WILLIAM PINNOCKAlthough it appears clear on this photograph, I initially thought this was illegible. It was only after high lighting
with chalk and having the sun in the right position (in January or February), that I was able to read it.
Pinnock's mother Elizabeth's stone is a few feet to the right.
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. WILL. PINNOCK
SON OF ELIZ. PINNOCK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 19th OCT.. 1775
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO Mrs. ANN FRANCES
A RELATION OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 25th 1765
AGED 49 YEARS
144. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
Mrs. ELIZ. PINNOCK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [ ] DEC. 17[55]
AGED 70 YEARS
145. Headstone
LEFT: BENJAMIN AND ISABEL ROBOTTOM, DIED 1747 & 1724
RIGHT: CHARLES AND ANN SHERMAN, DIED 1780 & 1749
HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
BENJAMIN ROBOTTOM
OF THE PARISH OF STROUD (sic) WHO DIED
AUGUST YE 5th 1747 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO HERE LIETH
--------------------(ground level)-------------------
THE BODY OF ISABEL WIFE OF
BENJAMIN ROBOTTOM WHO DIED
DECEM. [ ] 1724 AGED 43 YEARS
ROBOTTOM see SHERMAN
SHARP see ARLIDGE
146. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
CHARLES SHERMAN
GROCER IN STROUD (sic) AND DAUGHTER
OF BENJ. & ELIZ. ROBOTTOM
WHO DIED THE 18th AUG. 1749
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE AFORESAID
CHARLES SHERMAN WHO DIED
[ ] [OCTOBER] 1780 AGED 6[ ] YEARS
ALSO ELIZ. HIS SECOND WIFE
WHO DIED NOV. [ ] 17[92]
AGED 77 YEARS
Charles Sherman, Grocer of Strood, requests his wife as Executor of his will to pay his brother's "benefits" into the Angel Club in Strood, until he reaches 60 years of age. The Angel was a long established Inn , (the modern one of the same name is, at time of writing closed). The Angel Club was probably some sort of "Friendly Society" (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/PW15)
147. Low Ledger, Railed
IN HOPES OF A JOYFUL
RESURRECTION HERE REPOSE
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
Mr. ALFRED SIMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 6th OF DECEMBER 1832
AGED 28 YEARS
"He lived Honoured, he died Lamented"
J. M.
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
Mr. ZECHARIAH SIMS AND MOTHER OF THE
ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 19th OF
SEPTEMBER 18[40] IN THE 66th YEAR OF HER AGE
"A Good Wife and Affectionate Mother
An Intelligent Woman whose Los[s] [ ]
Regretted amongst her Friends and [ ]"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
Mr. ZECHARIAH SIMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 11th OF [AUGUST] 1845 AG[ED] [73 YEARS]
MARY THE BELOVED [WIFE OF]
[Mr.] ZECHARIAH SIMS WHO DIED [ON]
DECR. 12Th 185[7] AGED 63 YEARS
"She lived [ ]"
ALSO Mr. ZECHARIAH SIMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 7th [1868] [AGED 73 YEARS]
ALSO Miss B[ARBARA] SIMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH [ ] 18[75] [AGED 89 YEARS ]
Alfred Sims died in St. Margaret's, Rochester, Elizabeth Sims died in Chatham. Zecheriah Sims was described as a "Gentleman" in his will, PCC PROB11/ 2041, dated 16th June 1845, leaves, to daughter, Barbara, freehold house in Alfred Place, Gillingham, occupied by John Cleaves, three cottages, occupied by Lin[ ] ?, Mannerings and Napier. In addition household furniture and plate, etc. After her death, if she has no heirs, to son Zechariah, if he has no heirs, to nephews, Edward Hopper, Shoemaker and Thomas Hopper, Grocer, both of Biddenden; after them to male heirs, successively by seniority. Failing which, to Richard Day of Standens, Farmer of Biddenden, failing the same conditions, to John Day, also a Farmer of Standens. On condition of keeping properties in good condition, and keeping vault in Frindsbury churchyard in good repair, including the lettering and painting the iron work regularly. Freehold estate in Iden Green , Benenden to son Zechariah, on condition of him paying £200 borrowed on Gillingham property; £520 due on Benenden property (mortgage ?) Executors: Zechariah Sims, Edward Hopper and Richard Day. Witnesses: George Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester and George Tuff, his Clerk
Zecheriah, Junior was a Farmer of Chatham Hill (1841 Census). He died in Rochester. Mary Sims died in Chatham,
Barbara Sims died at the Medway Union (Workhouse), presumably as a patient in the Infirmary, rather than an inmate?
148. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF Mr. JOHN SMITH
OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY'S
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT. 22ND 1800
AGED 48 YEARS
"I n this cold grave his silent ashes rest,
Whose pious soul is number'd with the blest,
From truth in this false world he never swerved,
But God and King with full devotion served,
To both obedient , to his country just,
True to his friends, and faithful to his trust,
Generous to all and to his neighbours kind,
Liberal to the poor, and of a noble mind,
Moral in all the actions of his life,
And a good husband to an Industrious Wife"
149. Headstone and Body Stone
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIET THE ONLY DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND CHARLOTTE SNATT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] AND LAMENTED
ON THE 14th DAY OF AUGUST
ANNO DOMINE 1830
IN THE 18th YEARS OF HER AGE
JOHN THEIR ONLY SON DIED [ ]
[ ] ON THE [ ]
[ ]
JOHN SNATT ESQ. [ ]
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] NOVEMBER 1843
AGED [76]YEARS
(rest eroded)
John Snatt was formerly of H.M. Customs at Rochester. He lived in Holly Wood House. Churchwarden in 1824. His will dated 15th November 1838, makes it clear that his wife was sometimes "mentally afflicted". (PCC Will PROB/1989)
150. Classical Chest Tomb, Railed
Ledger
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
Mr. PHILLIP STAINES
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPT. THIS LIFE
THE 8th OF AUG. 1718 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO URSILLA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED DEC. 9th 1715 AGED 68
YEARS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. FRANCES BOGHURST
WIFE OF RICHARD BOGHURST
(OF THIS PARISH)
DIED 7th OF APRIL 1821 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
RICHARD BOGHURST ESQ.
WHO DIED THE 23rd OF NOVEMBER 1832
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH WIFE OF
JOSIAH TOLPUTT ESQ. WHO DIED
NOVEMBER 13th 1850 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO MARIA
ELDEST TWIN DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD BOGHURST ESQ.
WHO DIED AUGUST 24th ? 1872
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO OF JANE
SURVIVING DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND TWIN SISTER OF MARIA WHO DIED
OCTOBER 18th 1878 AGED 83 YEARS
North Side
LIKEWISE NICHOLAS BOGHURST
AND REBECCA DANN SON AND
DAUGHTER OF JOHN & ANN BOGHURST
SHE DIED FEB. 1st ? 1741 AGED 36
HE DIED MAR. 16th 1747 AGED 35
YEARS
East Side
HERE
LIETH JOHN
SON OF PHILLIP &
ANN BOGHURST
WHO DEPARD. THIS
LIFE THE 3rd DAY
OF MARCH 1749
AGED 4 YEARS
AND ELEVEN
MONTHS
West Side
HERE
LIE YE
REMAINS OF
JNO. BOGHURST
OF THIS PARISH ALSO
ANN HIS WIFE
HE DIED DEC. 17th ?
1750 AGED 75
SHE DIED OCT. 9th ?
1747 AGED
69 YEARS
South Side
HERE ALSO LIETH WILLIAM ELDEST
SON OF JOHN AND ANN BOGHURST
WHO DIED APRIL 27th 1750 AGED 41 YEARS
"Time was I stood where thou dost now,
And viewed the dead as thou dost me,
E'er long you'l (sic) lie as low as I,
And others stand and look on thee"
Phillip Staines was a Farmer, Churchwarden in 1697. Judging by the style, this tomb was erected by the Boghurst family some time after the Staines died. At Frindsbury in May 1707, Nicholas Boghurst married Elizabeth Staines Phillip Staines PCC Will PROB11/565, dated 23rd October 1717 begins, "Out of respect and kindness to my late loving landlady Mrs Lamplugh's family, who have been very kind and civil to me, and doubt not but her son and family will continue the same after my decease to my executors" He goes on to bequeath, to each of Mrs Lamplugh's daughters,£50 each. To his good friend, Francis Brookes, Esq. the Elder of Rochester,£50, to his son Robert Brookes, £50, to his daughters, Jane and Katherine Brookes, £50 each. To cousin, Dorothy Saunders of Chatham, widow, £10. To eldest daughter of cousin Brown, wife of Robert Brown of Chatham, Shipwright, £20, to the 2nd daughter of cousin Brown, £20. To Edward Staines of Cliffe,son of his cousin, Richard Staines late of Cliffe, £10. To grand children, Phillip Rutley and Elizabeth Attwater, wife of Thomas Attwater of Strood, Baker, £10 each. To Mary Dutnall of Chatham, widow £25. To Richard Rathbury of Frindsbury, £10. To Clement Staines, son of cousin Richard Staines, £5. To cousin Martha Fuller wife of ------ Fuller £10. To Sarah wife of James Staines of Gillingham, Bricklayer, £10. To his "dear and loving wife", Elizabeth, £500 and any of his horses, saddle and bridle.
Farms in Cuxton, occupied by Henry Clements, Bill Street, occupied by --------- Williams, Noke Street, occupied by John Lane, Cliffe, occupied by Jonathan Meares, to his wife Elizabeth for life; after her death or default of conditions, the farm at Cuxton to Phillip Staines for ever, farm in Bill Street to Ann and Rebecca Boghurst daughters of son in law, John Boghurst of Strood, Yeoman. Farm in Cliffe to William Boghurst, son of above John Boghurst. Farm at Noke Street, to Edward Staines of Cliffe, also two houses in Gillingham.
Rents of farm in Gillingham in occupation of James Staines to John Boghurst for 5 years, rents from Binney Farm in Allhallows to John Boghurst for 12 years, rents from two farms at Higham occupied by Alexander Pratt and ------- Palmer to John Boghurst for 12 years, upon trust, to pay legacies, etc. Farm in Gillingham occupied by James Staines, to James Staines and Mary Mitchell," my maid servant". Binney farm to Phillip Staines, son of James Staines of Higham and to Phillip Boghurst, son of John Boghurst. Farms at Higham to Nicholas Boghurst, son of John Boghurst, farm at Higham occupied by James Staines to James Staines for 12 years; rent free after 12 years to Phillip Boghurst.
Two houses in Frindsbury near Upnor Street, to occupied by John Young and Judith Prior to Elizabeth daughter of Edward Staines. Land in Frindsbury purchased from Francis Brookes, to Anne Lane daughter of his tenant John Lane of Frindsbury, Husbandman. Land at Hoo, bought from Mr Charles May, to Edward Staines and John Boghurst upon trust; rents to Church Wardens and Overseers of Frindsbury for bread for the poor aged and decayed householders and inhabitants of Frindsbury at two days every years as the trustees think fit. To servant John French, £40, to his "Looker", Henry Pett of Allhallows, £30, to two eldest sons of Henry Pett, £5 each. To ----- Whiskin of Northfleet, and his two sons, £60 equally divided. £5 in bread to Church Wardens and Overseers, for poor of Frindsbury £3 in bread to the Church Wardens and Overseers of Wouldham for their poor.
To the children of his late landlady Mrs Lamplugh, gold rings of 15 shillings value in remembrance of him. To his "loving friends" Mrs Brookes, wife of Francis, Mrs Mouch ? of Charing, Mrs Bevis of Rochester, widow, Mrs Rebecca Boghurst of St. Margaret's, widow and Mrs Martha Walsall of Strood, "a broad piece of gold called a Jacobus" To wife Elizabeth and John Boghurst, plate, rings, jewels and household goods equally. Also to them, farm goods needed to manage farm in Frindsbury, where he now lives, and farm for 2 years, sharing rent. After 2 years, his wife to "make good to him (John Boghurst) at the end of the said two years the one full half part of the value of stock, at the value of his his death "(i.e. Phillip Staines)
To John Dann, his servant, £3. Executors to spend £100 for funeral, to buy 60 gold rings of 12 shillings each to his Chapman and friends, as they think fit. Residue to John Boghurst. Executors: Wife Elizabeth and John Boghurst for 2 years, after that, John Boghurst, Sole Executor. Witnesses: John Walsall, Jnr., Jo. Walsall and Siden ? Sheafe
A prominent Kent family. Landowners and Farmers, J. P. s Monuments in the Church.
William Boghurst's PCC Will PROB11/780, is dated 28th October 1749. He is of Strood, and desires to be buried in Frindsbury, near his Father and Mother. To Samuel Pearse of St. Thomas's Hospital, Apothecary and James Tapley, Maltster of Strood, £400 in trust. To bring up and place in the world, two "natural" sons, William Evendine, otherwise, Sanders, and William Collins. In addition £50 apiece to place in an apprenticeship, the £400 to set up in trade. To Samuel Pearse and James Tapley £30 each for a ring "in remembrance of me". To God daughter, Mary Simmons, £30. To nephew, John Dann, property and land in Cliffe, occupied by brother Phillip Boghurst. Wearing apparel to William Evendine and William Collins. To wife Elizabeth Tomlin, 330. Residue to brother Phillip, who is Executor. Witnesses: John Barrow, Richard Otley and Charles ? Baker
John Boghurst's PCC Will PROB11/785, dated 7th June 1750, leaves farm, land and mill in Frindsbury held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester for three lives, to son Phillip. All his freeholds and leaseholds to Phillip. To grandson, John Dann, £200; to grand daughter, Ann Boghurst, daughter of Phillip, £200 at 21. Grand daughter, Elizabeth Tomlin to have share of her late father's (John) estate, and £50 out of debt owed by her father, on certain conditions. Her brother George, forgiven his debt.. Residue to son Phillip, who is sole Executor. Witnesses: Isaac Philpot, William Heard and William Twopenny.
151. Headstone
STAPLES FAMILYHenry Staples, Senior, a Blacksmith, is on the left; his son, also Henry, is on the extreme right. I believe the middle stone is also of the Staples family, judging by the proximity, but all surnames and dates have eroded away. I have entered what there is of the inscription alongside the Staples entries.
HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
HENRY STAPLES
OF THIS PARISH, BLACKSMITH
[WHO] D[IED] DECEMBER 24th 1747
AGED 47 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE SARAH, HENRY & BENJAMIN
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIE 6 OF HIS CHILDREN
152. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY SON OF
HENRY STAPLES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1755
AGED 17 YEARS
153. Headstone, Almost All Eroded, (between the two above)
[ ]
MARY [STAPLES ?] HIS WIFE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE [ ] [1764?] AGED 60 YEARS
154. Headstone, Very Eroded
IN
MEMORY OF
Mr BENJAMIN ? STODDY ?
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DEC. ? THE 10th 1762
AGED 67 ? YEARS
155. Headstone, Very Eroded, (above ground)
MICHAEL AND HANNAH STONEI had long given up on this stone yielding any information. The stone is very smooth and eroded.
It wasn't until 4 months after I had started transcribing, that I decided to have a thorough check of all "illegible" stones. As one can see, the inscription below ground is in very good condition, and gave me the surname. I was then able to find wills for for both Michael and Hannah Stone, so I could easily find the missing dates from the burial register and, more or less, re-construct the inscription.
[IN MEMORY OF]
[MICHAEL STONE]
[DIED APRIL/MAY 1778]
[AGED 39 YEARS]
[HANNAH STONE WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[DIED] NOVEMBER 9th ? 1779
AGED[ ] YEARS
[HANNAH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE]
------------(Ground Level)------------
DIED JANUARY THE [ ] 1780
AGED 3 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
MICHAEL STONE SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY THE 27th 1781 AGED 17 YEARS
Michael Stone was a Farmer of Marden when he made his will on the 19th July 1775. He bequeathed 7 properties in Rochester to his wife Hannah until 1785. From the 22nd of January 1785 his son, Thomas Stone was to have 1 of the properties in St. Nicholas, Rochester. Subject to paying an annuity of 30 shillings to his sister Hannah, who was "now abroad". The annuity is to be paid for 10 years from 1785, then cease. If Thomas dies without lawful heirs before the 22nd of January 1785, then his house goes to his mother, subject to the same annuity. The other 6 properties, in St. Margaret's to his wife after 1st of January 1785, subject to the above annuity. Personal estate to wife, Hannah, who is also Executor. Witnesses: Mary Walter, John [ ] Walker and Joseph ? Williams. Probate note "of Frindsbury".
(Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW61)
Hannah Stone's will is dated 28th of October 1779. William Arnold of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Victualler, is appointed Executor. All the estate goes to him, in trust, to sell it and pay debts of her late husband, Michael. Surplus to go to children, Michael, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, John, Ann and Hannah Stone. Testator signs with a mark.
Witnesses: Samuel Goldsmith and John Carr. (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW61)
156a. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JONATHAN TURNER WHO DIED [ ] NOV. 1909 AGED 75 YEARS
Jonathan Turner was a Bricklayer of Windmill Street (1881 census)
TOLPUTT see STAINES
156b. Small Coped Stone on Brick Base
South Side
GEORGE WARD
FOR 42 YEARS MASTER
OF THE ROCHESTER SCHOOL
OF ART DIED 18th FEB. 1928
North Side
CONSTANCE
WIFE OF GEORGE WARD
DIED 22nd AUGUST
1953
157. Low Ledger, Railed
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
THOMAS WICKENDEN
OF CYPRESS HOUSE, FRINDSBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
3rd DECEMBER 1863
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF HER HUSBAND
THOMAS WICKENDEN
OF CYPRESS HOUSE, FRINDSBURY
WHO DIED ON THE [ ] JUNE 1875
AGED 82 YEARS
HE WAS CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS PARISH FOR 30 ? YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR SON THOMAS
WHO DIED FEB. 17th ? 1896
AGED 70 YEARS
INTERRED IN HASTINGS CEMETERY
AND ALFRED AUTHORN
WHO DIED NOV. 28th 1898
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS WICKENDEN
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND SARAH WICKENDEN
(LATE COMMANDER P & O SERVICE)
WHO DIED 28th JULY 1916
AGED 68 YEARS
Thomas Wickenden, Senior, was a Farmer of 50 acres and Brickmaker, (1861 census); he had also been a Maltster, (Pigot's Directory 1838) Thomas, Junior, farmed 19 acres, Alfred Wickenden, who died at Upper Norwood, was a Civil Engineer (1861 Census)
Margaret Wickenden who lies under the adjoining monument was probably a sister of Thomas, Senior ?
158. Low Ledger, Railed, Adjacent to Above
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WICKENDEN
WHO DIED
SEPTEMBER 18th 1865
AGED 74 YEARS
159. Small, Broken Headstone
[HERE]
LYETH YE
BODY OF MARY
YE WIFE OF WILLIAM
WICKES OF THIS
PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
YE 20th OF JANUARY
1714 AGED 64
160. Curbs
South Side
IN MEMORY OF CLARENCE (BONCE) BELOVED HUSBAND OF DERAH WOOD
AT REST 15th OCTOBER 1961 AGED 90 YEARS
North Side
IN MEMORY OF ALICE DERAH BELOVED WIFE OF CLARENCE (BONCE) WOOD
REUNITED 28th AUGUST 1962 AGED 77 YEARS
161. Headstone, Broken
HERE LYETH THE [BODY OF]
THOMAS WOR[KMAN]
LATE GUNNER OF HIS MAJ. [SHIP]
------------------(ground level)-------------------
DEVONSHIRE WHO DIED THE
10th OF NOVEMBR. 1730 AGED
59 YEARS
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Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Church, Frindsbury - recorded by D. E. Williams 2011
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churchyard walls..
162. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENDERSON ALEXANDER
LATE CAPT. & QRTR. MASTER R. E.
WHO DIED 25th JUNE 1919
AGED 56 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1933
AGED 68 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
163. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
GEORGE PEEK APPLIN
LRCP ED., MRCS E.
WHO DIED
ON THE 24th DECEMBER 1873
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
HIS INFANT SON
CLIVE CLINTON
WHO DIED ON THE 3rd JULY 187[3]
AGED 14 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 10th APRIL 1938
AGED 92 YEARS
INTERRED AT CROYDON
164. Grey Granite, Cruciform Coped
South side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PAYMASTER-IN-CHIEF HENRY WILLIAM ARLIDGE R.N.
BORN JUNE 24th 1824
DIED FEB. 26th 1895
"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not Want"
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY EMILY THE BELOVED WIFE OF
PAYMASTER-IN-CHIEF HENRY WILLIAM ARLIDGE R.N.
BORN SEPT. 22nd 1823
DIED DEC. 15th 1891
"Thy Will be Done"
165. Headstone, Very Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WALTER JAMES SON OF
JOHN FRANCIS & MARTHA BACON
WHO DIED [ ] SEPTEMBER 1850
[ AGED 1 YEAR]
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO MARTHA [WIFE OF]
JOHN FRANCIS BACON
[AND MOTHER] OF THE ABOVE
[Rest Illegible]
John Francis Bacon, Grocer and Post Office, Upnor (Post Office Directory 1855)
166. Plain Chest Tomb, Railed
Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN WIFE OF
JOHN ROSE BAKER
WHO DIED THE 11th MAY 1856
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF ALICE JANE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 25th 1881
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO OF
JOHN ROSE BAKER
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1899
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO OF EMMA JULIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 12th 1905
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OF THOMAS
LATE MAJOR OF THE 12th SUFFOLK REGIMENT
3rd SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1909
AGED 65 YEARS
INTERRED AT ALGIERS
ALSO OF FREDERIC
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 16th 1910
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF GEORGE
LATE COLONEL OF THE 67th HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT
2nd SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 19th 1910
AGED 70 YEARS
MARIANNE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 12th 1935
AGED 86 YEARS
North Side
ALSO FANNY MANSEL JONES 3rd DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE BORN 20th JUNE 1851 DIED 29th OCTOBER 1929 (one line)
INTERRED AT BOURNEMOUTH
John Rose Baker was a Farmer. The clock in the Church Tower was installed in his memory.
167. Headstone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN BAKER
WHO SUDDENLY MET HIS DEATH
AT HOO SEPTEMBER 2nd 1900
AGED 59 YEARS
"A sudden change, I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think this not strange, death happens to all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"
Benjamin Baker, perhaps the Potter, born at Hoo, living at 14 Pearson Street? (1891 Census)
168. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
RICHARD BERRY
WHO DIED 3rd JULY 1869
AGED 61 YEARS
"The Lord seeth not as Man seeth,
for Man looketh on the outward
appearance but the Lord looketh
on the Heart"
ALSO OF
RICHARD BERRY
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1881
AGED 74 YEARS
"Hail blessed day of rest and peace,
Which calls us from our care,
To calm repose and quietness,
Within the house of prayer"
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS WILLIAM
THE BELOVED SON OF
THOMAS AND JANE BERRY
WHO DIED AT ATBARA, SOUDAN, EGYPT
2nd SEPTEMBER 1898
AGED 20 YEARS
"A loss so great , a shock severe,
To part with one we loved so dear,
Though great the loss we'll not complain,
We trust in Christ to meet again"
ALSO OF
JAMES BERRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT SEA ON HIS
VOYAGE HOME FROM CALLAO
28th DECEMBER 1871
AGED 29 YEARS
"The Sea of Life is crossed,
The voyage is now at an end,
The wearied soul has sought
An eternity in Heaven to spend
Richard Berry was a Master Baker, in Bill Street in 1847 (Bagshaw's Directory); at Medway House in 1881(Census)
169. Granite Pedestal, Cross Gone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES BIRD
FOR 30 YEARS HEADMASTER OF
SIR JOSEPH WILLIAMSON'S
MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL, ROCHESTER
DIED APRIL 11th 1910 AGED 67
"Much had he learned and laboured, and his best
He gave his fellow Men, God give him rest"
Charles Bird was Headmaster of the Math School when the new school, at Eastgate, replaced the old one in 1893. During his tenure the number of pupils greatly expanded. In 1909 he lived at 1 Castle View Road (Kelly's Directory), was this "High Bank", the house where he died?
170. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCIS BOYD 1875 – 1960
RECTOR OF BECKENHAM 1931 – 1955, CANON OF ROCHESTER
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE MAJORIE 27th MARCH 1965
BRACEGIRDLE see SHEPHERD
171. Headstone
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BRADLEY
SHIPWRIGHT
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22nd NOV. 180[8]
AGED 38 YEARS
172. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. WILLIAM BRANTON
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 15th 1795
AGED 48 YEARS
"The Eye of Him that hath seen me, shall see me
No more, Thine Eyes are upon me and I am not"
William Branton was a Farmer. In his will dated 18th September 1791, he left to his wife Sarah, two dwellings and 13 acres in Frindsbury in his own occupation. Bequests to relatives in Mickleover, Derbyshire, and £5 to Richard Browne, Shipwright of Rochester. Residue to wife, she and Richard Browne Executors. (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/PW16)
173. Ledger on Ground Level
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. RICHARD BRENCH[LEY]
OF ST. MARGARET'S, ROCHESTER
DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. [ ] 1814
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH WIFE OF
Mr. ROBT. BRENC[HLEY]
OF THIS PARISH WHO DE[PARTED THIS LIFE]
JAN. 1st 1816 AGED 62 YEARS
Mr. ROBERT BRENCHLEY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SARAH BRENCHLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
5th DECR. 1822 AGED 76 YEARS
Richard Brenchley, Saddler of Rochester ? (Bailey's Directory 1784 & Universal British Directory 1795) In his will dated 3rd December 1812, he is described as a "Gentleman" of St. Margaret's. He desires to be buried "as near my brother Robert's family as conveniently can be" (the stone set at right angles to all the rest, and near the grave, refers to Mr Brenchley's Burial ground) He gives his executors £50 out of the rents of his several estates, to pay for the erection of an headstone and construction of a brick grave, this was not strictly followed, a ledger stone not an headstone was provided. Five properties and land in St. Margaret's in the occupation of Mr Shipman and others, to brother Robert Brenchley of Frindsbury, Shopkeeper and Sarah his wife for life, after their deaths, to John and James Brenchley, sons of Robert and Sarah. If one should die in the parents' lifetime, then that share to Richard Brenchley, another son, plus £100 from the properties, paid him by the surviving brother.
Freehold property and 5 acres in Wilmington occupied by Richard Southerden, Collar Maker, to Robert and Sarah Brenchley for life. After their deaths, to Thomas Baker of Strood, Baker, and Letitia, his wife, for life; after their deaths, then to their children. If no children, to brother Robert's three sons. Three properties in Wood Street, Brompton occupied by Smith, Daniels, Horden, English and Barrett to brother Robert. £50 to Letitia Baker, £100 to nephew, Richard. Property in Higham occupied by James Easdown, to brother Robert, who is charged with an annuity of £10 per annum to Frances wife of Thomas Smith of St. Margaret's, Carpenter. £25 to Edward, Richard, Elizabeth and Mary, children of Thomas Smith at 21.
Four freehold properties at Cross Street, Chatham, occupied by Fisher, Thompson and Adams to his brother, Robert, which he can sell; one third of money to Robert Groombridge, son of late sister, Sarah, one third to William Groombridge, another son, one third to Frances Smith for her life; after her death, to her children at 21. Freehold properties in St. Margaret's Street to nephew, Richard Brenchley for life, after his death to Charlotte wife of Richard Brenchley, after her death, to their children at 21.
Household effects to Richard Brenchley. Property in High Halstow occupied by Widow Ashenden, to brother Robert, he is to sell to pay legacies; £25 to James Gregory of Strood, Coal Meter and Mary his wife, £25 to their children , James, William, Richard and Elizabeth at 21; £10 each to children of late Thomas Stiff of Chatham, Butcher, Thomas, John, Richard and James at 21. Residue to Robert Brenchley.
Executors: Good friend Argles Bishop of Maidstone, Distiller, brother, Robert Brenchley and Sarah, his wife. To Argles Bishop a ring of 2 guineas value. Witnesses: Francis Webb, J. Simmons and James Simmons (PCC Will PROB11/1568)
174. "Headstone" Aligned East – West, (several yards north of above)
THE C[ ]
Mr. BREN[CHLEY'S] ?
BURIAL GROUND
BREWER see PRALL
CARTER see SKINNER
175. Pedestals and Cross
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIET YOUNG CLIFFORD
WIDOW OF
THE REVD. R. S. CLIFFORD
SOMETIME VICAR OF TEYNHAM
IN THIS COUNTY
AND ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
LT. COLONEL CHARLES COX
OF H. M. 37th REGIMENT
[WHO DIED [ ] AUGUST 1897]
[AGED 83 YEARS]
Harriet Clifford lived at the "Red Cottage", Frindsbury (Registers)
COLEMAN see KING
176. Headstone and Body Stone
JEMIMA COLLYERThis was another difficult stone to read, again the low, raking winter sun was essential
IN MEMORY
OF JEMIMA WIFE OF
WILLIAM COLLYER
OF THIS PARISH OB. 16th JUNE
1755 AGED 24
ALSO [HERE LIES?] THEIR SON DIED IN INFANCY
COX see CLIFFORD
177. Pedestals and Cross, Plot once Railed
North Side
IN AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE HENRY CUREL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
13th MAY 1879
IN THE 38th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Alas the vital spark has fled,
Reject the thought that I am dead,
And this shall soothe thy troubled breast,
That she thou loved has gone to rest"
West Side
IN AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
MARIA
THE SECOND WIFE OF
GEORGE HENRY CUREL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
20th JULY 1895
AGED 55 YEARS
"And there shall be no more death,
Neither sorrow, nor dying, neither
Shall there be any more pain"
Rev. xxi 4
East Side
IN AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE HENRY CUREL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
16th DECEMBER 1895
AGED 56 YEARS
South Side
IN AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
FLORA ANN
WIFE OF
JOHN FREDERICK CUREL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
17th DECEMBER 1884
AGED 25 YEARS
"She was taken from us in the bloom of youth,
She has left us in sorrow and pain,
But we trust in the Lord, in his mercy and truth,
That in heaven we shall meet again"
George Henry Curel was a Barge Builder and Sail Maker (see Section A). The son of James Curell. Born in London (1891 Census) John Frederick was born in Lambeth, (1881 Census), in that year he was a Shipwright lodging at 8 Albert Place, Frindsbury. Note the variation of spelling of the surname in Sections A and C.
178. Headstone
HERE
LYETH YE BODY
OF WM. DAY LATE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO D[IED] [ ] [APRIL] [1721]?
[ ]
William Day was probably the Farmer, will dated 15th April 1721. £100 to each of three sons, Phillip, William and Andrew. Residue to wife, Martha. If she remarries, new husband to give securities as to above legacies, to be approve by Francis and Henry Barrell. Martha Executor. Witnesses Francis Barrell, Henry Barrell and mark of Mary Ashby. (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester DRa/PW6)
179. Low Ledger
FRANCIS WILLIAM
SON OF
FRANCIS JOHN DE LA COUR
AND ANN HIS WIFE
DIED 9th NOVEMBER 1821
IN THE
4th YEAR OF HIS AGE
FRANCIS JOHN DE LA COUR
DIED 14th MAY 1845
AGED 53 YEARS
BENJAMIN GEORGE DE LA COUR
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 3rd AUGUST 1891
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF ANN THE WIFE OF
HENRY WILLIAM DE LA COUR
WHO DIED AT CHATHAM
ON THE 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1885
IN THE 30th YEAR OF HER AGE
Francis De La Cour, is, in his PCC Will PROB11/1714, dated 30th November 1825, a Gentleman of Frindsbury. He asks his executors to provide "decent mourning" for his family. His house in Frindsbury to his sons Francis John, Benjamin and Charles, and to friend Rev. Richard Symonds Joynes D.D., upon trust while wife is a widow. She to take profits for her lifetime. When she dies, or remarries, house upon trust for all sons and daughters, Francis John, Ann, Benjamin, George, Charles, Emily, Henry, William, Louisa, Sarah, Elizabeth, Harriett and Edward Joseph, equally. Household goods, etc. money and securities to sons and Rev. Joynes, as above upon trust for wife Ann, she to have annual interest, subject to maintenance of younger children, after her death or remarriage, then to all sons and daughters. Executors: Francis John De La Cour, Benjamin De La Cour, Charles De La Cour and Richard Symonds Joynes, also son George, one of his Executors and Trustees. Witnesses: Gabriel Hardes, Victualler of Frindsbury, J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Strood and Thomas Pryer, Clerk to Mr. Gibbs.
Francis John De La Cour died at Cranbrook. When he moved from Frindsbury to Rochester, his house was advertised in "The Times" on April 16th 1827, it consisted of a 300 foot frontage to High Street, Frindsbury, was brick built with a stucco front, large gardens and stables etc. George died 1864 was a Jeweller in Chatham High Street (1851 Census), Benjamin was also a Jeweller in Chatham; George Henry was a Goldsmith, Jeweller, Watchmaker and Optician in Chatham High Street; Mayor of Chatham 1898. Anne was a Landed Proprietor, Elizabeth an Annuitant and Emily Dudding, sister of the latter, lived on Interest; (1881 Census) Ellen died at 76 Chatham High Street. (Registers)
180. Low Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCIS DE LA COUR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
[ ] OF DECEMBER 1825 IN THE
67th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
ANN RELICT OF THE ABOVE
FRANCIS DE LA COUR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
[ ] DAY OF OCTOBER 1852 IN THE
79th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO LOUISA SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
FRANCIS DE LA COUR AND ANN
HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON
THE 13th DAY OF MARCH 1835
IN THE 24th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
BENJAMIN DE LA COUR
WHO DIED IN LONDON JULY [ ] 184[3]
AGED 45 AND LIES BURIED AT
OLD MARYLEBONE
ALSO OF
EMILY DUDDING
2nd DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
FRANCIS AND ANN DE LA COUR
WHO DIED MAY 1st 1896
AGED 91 YEARS
181. Low Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE DE LA COUR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
2nd DAY OF MAY 1864
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF MARTHA
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF SEPTEMBER 1876
IN THE 54th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see their God"
Matthew 5th Chapter 8th Verse
ALSO OF GEORGE GERALD HERBERT
SON OF GEORGE FRANCIS DE LA COUR
M D LONDON
BORN SEPT. 28th 1877 DIED OCT. 21st 1877
CHARLES DE LA COUR M. A.
FOR 27 YEARS VICAR OF
HECKINGTON, LINCOLNSHIRE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 15th OF MARCH 1861 AGED 60
AND LIES BURIED AT HECKINGTON
182. Low Marble Ledger, Horizontal Cross
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE HENRY DE LA COUR
DIED DECEMBER 14th 1914
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN HENRIETTA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 29th 1903
AGED 79 YEARS
ELIZABETH HANNAH DE LA COUR
DIED JANUARY 18th 1900
AGED 85 YEARS
ANN DE LA COUR
DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1883
AGED 89 YEARS
183. Small Headstone
DENTONIn her will, Margaret Denton desired that this stone be made by John Bowes,
the Strood Stone Mason. Again this stone is illegible without raking sun.
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS DENTON
OF YS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO DIED
FEBRUARY YE 24th 1741
AGED 75 YEARSIN MEMORY OF
MARGARET WIFE
OF THO. DENTON
WHO DIED
JANUARY YE 13th 1763
AGED 80 YEARS
Thomas Denton was a Farmer. In her will, Margaret desired that she be buried in Frindsbury Churchyard as near her late husband as was convenient and that a headstone and inscription be made and set up by John Bowes, at a price of no less than 50 shillings. She also instructed that the Vicar be paid one guinea for the funeral sermon. (PCC Will PROB/888
184. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. WILLIAM DENTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 12th OF
FEBRUARY 1811 AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO Mrs. SARAH DENTON
THE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF
APRIL 1811 AGED 39 YEARS
LEFT NO ISSUE
William Denton was a Victualler of Strood. ( Administration only, no will)
DOUGLAS see FORMBY
185. Pedestal and Tall Cross
East Side
EMMA MARIA DREW
DAUGHTER OF
CAPTAIN JOSIAS DREW R. N.
OCT. 14th 1889
ALSO HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER
ELIZABETH MARGARET LEVERTON DREW
NOVEMBER 30 1910
North Side
ALSO HIS
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
MARY FRANCES DREW
DIED 25th JANUARY 1917
186. Pedestal and Tall Cross
East Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOSIAS HENRY
DREW M. A.
FIRST VICAR OF ST. MARY'S, STROOD
1869 TO 1918
DIED 18th DECEMBER 1920
R.I.P.
"Nearer to Christ's Presence"
"In every place incense shall be offered unto
My Name", saith the Lord of Hosts"
South Side
ONLY SON OF
COMMANDER JOSIAS DREW R. N.
ERECTED BY HIS COUSINS
SPRV & LEWIS LEVERTON
187. Headstone
TO
[THE] MEMORY OF
Mrs. FRANCES DRURY
OF THE PARISH OF
ST. NICHOLAS, ROCHESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTR. 30th 1801 AGED 57 YEARS
DUDDING see DE LA COUR
ETHEREDON see LUCK
188. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JANE EVANS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1870
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO
DAVID EVANS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1899
AGED 90 YEARS
"Gone from us but not forgotten.
Never shall their memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where they are laid"
David Evans was a Mariner, (Baptism Register, 1836)
189. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
RICHARD EVERIST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV. 8th 1757
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES PELLING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. 5th 1789
AGED 67 YEARS
Mrs. FRANCES PELLING
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD EVERIST AND
JAMES PELLING
DIED [JA]NY. 9Th 1796
[ ]
190. Large Railed Plot, Ledger and Tall Cross
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSAN ALICE THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
THE REVD. JAMES FORMBY VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 22nd AUGUST 1872 AGED 73 YEARS
"Neither can they die any more" Luke xx 36
ALSO OF THE REVD. JAMES FORMBY M. A.
54 YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1881 AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO OF CHARLES OF THE ABOVE
DIED 24th JUNE 1880 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES MARSHALL YOUNGEST SON
DIED 16th OCTOBER 1898 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF FANNY DOUGLAS THIRD DAUGHTER
DIED 26th JUNE 1932 AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO OF JANE FORMBY
DIED 13th MAY 1936 AGED 93 YEARS
The Formby family were also Cement Manufacturers. Charles died at Hastings, lived in West Brompton, London
191. Curbs and Horizontal Cross
THEOPHILUS FOSTER DIED 27th MARCH 1888 AGED 57 YEARS
192. Headstone, Most Buried
[HERE]
[LYETH YE BODY OF]
[SARAH FREEMAN ?]
-------------(Ground Level)----------
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
YE 12th ? OF NOVEMBER
1701 AETATIS SVE 67
"Now at Rest,
Whose Soul wee hope
With Christ is Blessed"
193. Headstone
JOHN FRENCH, DIED 1756
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SON OF JOHN FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 8th OF MARCH 1756 AGED 28 YEARS
There were two Farmers named John French, both seem to have died intestate, but there are inventories, perhaps they were father and son, one died 1731 the other 1738. Perhaps the John French on this monument is the son of the latter ?
Inventories are both Archdeaconry Court of Rochester; 1731 DRa/Pi13/7 & 1739 Dra/Pi21/4a-c. I now know that the latter was the father of Elizabeth Heard, (see Heard inscription.) The total value of the farm stock, etc. was £304, there is also an account by widow, Elizabeth under the same reference.
FRENCH see HEARD
194. Pedestals and Curbs, Cross fallen
LORD HAVE MERCY
ON
THE SOUL OF
COLONEL DOUGLAS
FFRENCH–MULLEN I. M. S.
OF HOLLYWOOD
WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1920 AGED 67
ALSO CECELIA FFRENCH – MULLEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1939 AGED 82 YEARS
195. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARY
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
Mr. WILLIAM GILES
DEVONPORT
WHO DIED 29th JANUARY 1847
AGED 26 YEARS
GILES see LEE
196. Headstone and Body Stone, Very Eroded
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
JOSEPH GODFREY
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
THOMAS GODFREY
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
GEORGE GODFREY
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
THOMAS GODFREY
[ ]
197. Pedestals and Curbs
BASSETT CHARLES
EDWARD FITZGERALD GUNN
FLEET SURGEON R. N.
BORN DEC. 7th 1858 DIED NOV. 21st 1905
FLORENCE MARY GUNN
BORN FEBY. 18Th 1857 DIED OCT. 23rd 1928
"God's in his heaven,
All's well with the world"
198. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR PARENTS ROBERT JOHN GURR WHO DIED 12th FEBRUARY 1934 AGED 79 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE AMY ELIZABETH GURR WHO DIED 25th 1943 AGED 87 YEARS
Robert Gurr was a Domestic Groom of Bill Street (1881 Census)
HALL see HILL(S)
199. Headstone and Body Stone
[SACRED]
TO MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THOMAS HARDY ESQ.
FORMERLY OF THE CITY OF OXFORD
AND MANY YEARS A RESIDENT OF
ROCHESTER AND CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 6th OCTOBER 1839
IN THE 56th YEARS OF HIS AGE
"Being justified by faith we have peace
with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"
William Thomas Hardy was Chief Pay Clerk at Chatham Dockyard (Pigot's Directory 1838 & PCC Will)
200. Headstone, Very Eroded, (above ground)
[ IN MEMORY OF]
[ELIZABETH HARILL?]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
--------------(Ground Level)--------------
ON THE 2[ ] OF DECEMBER
1769 AGED 29 YEARS AND
[ ] MONTHS AND TWO WEEKS
201. Headstone
ELIZABETH HEARD AND (BELOW GROUND) JOHN FRENCH
REVERSE OF ABOVE
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM HEARD
WHO DIED THE 29th SEPT. 1748
AGED 29 YEARS
--------------(Ground Level)--------------
ALSO ADJACENT LYETH THE BODY OF
JOHN FRENCH
FATHER OF THE ABOVE ELIZABETH
WHO DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1738
------------------(Limit of Excavation)-----------------
Rear
NEAR THIS PLACE LIES INTERRED
THE BODY OF WILLIAM HEARD
WHO DIED 27th NOV. 1765
AGED 50 YEARS
William Heard was a Farmer. In his will dated 11th December 1764,(Consistory Court of Rochester DRb/PW59) he leaves "one case of draws (sic), if not already given to her" to his daughter, Elizabeth wife of John Hunt of Rochester, Butcher. Residue to daughter Sarah, who is sole Executor. Witnesses: Henry Loft, Elizabeth Loft and J. Bowes.
I eventually discovered below ground level an inscription to John French, died 1738, father of Elizabeth Heard. (See French notes)
HELLIER see MILLER
202. Chest Tomb, Very Eroded, Armorial Crest on Ledger, South Side Missing
WILLIAM HILLS
WILLIAM HILLS ESQ.
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
DIED NOV. 12th ? [1759]
AGED [ ] YEARS
?[ELIZABETH HILLS]
?[WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
?[DIED SEPTEMBER [ ] 1796]
North Side
JOHN HILLS [ ]
[ ] CITY OF ROCHESTER
[ ]
WILLIAM [ ]
[ ] ELIZABETH [ ]
West Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARY HILLS
THE WIDOW OF
HENRY HILLS
WHO DIED [ ] SEPT.
1806 AGED [ ]6 YEARS
William Hills was a Merchant of Rochester; he owned lands in Frindsbury, Hoo, St. Nicholas and St. Margaret's at Rochester, he also owned barges and brick kilns; his stock in trade included liquor. All, including residue, left to his wife Elizabeth, who was sole Executor. If she remarries when children still under 21, then his friend Luke Grimes of Chatham, Gent. To be sole Executor and guardian of his children until they are 21. If wife dies or remarries, all property to sons, John, Henry and Thomas, and daughter, Elizabeth, equally. £10 to Luke Grimes. Witnesses, William Clark, Junior, Robert Bousie, Junior and Richard Bristow (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW59)
203. Headstone, Partly Eroded
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. HENRY HILL(S)? DIED 9th ? JUNE 1755 AGED 76
ALSO HIS TWO WIVES MARY AND [ ]? AND
[ALSO?] OF TWO CHILDREN GEORGE AND ANN
Mrs. MARTHA SEE[ ]? [ ]
WIFE OF THOMAS HALL [ ]
ELIZABETH [ ]
[ ]
JOHN [ ]
[Mrs. MARY HALL DIED NOVEMBER 1775?]
[Mr.] THOMAS HALL HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
Mrs. MARY HALL DIED 7th [ ] 17[ ] AGED 67
THOMAS HALL [ ]
ELIZABETH HALL [ ]
[ ]
204. Headstone
JAMES HUNT, DIED 1740 AND HIS TWO SONS
HERE
LYETH YE BODY
OF JAMES HUNT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE
DEC. 14th 1740
AGED 55 YEARS
NEAR
THIS PLACE
ALSO LIE TWO
OF HIS SONS
WILLM. & JAMES
James Hunt probably the Churchwarden of c. 1727/8. William Hunt died in November 1719, James died in May 1728.
205. Pedestal, Tall Cross and Tablet
East Side
"With
Christ"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HANSON JACKSON M. A.
FOR 24 YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1905 AGED 62 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF
EDITH ANNE
HIS WIFE
DIED 8th DECEMBER 1927
AGED 86 YEARS
Tablet
ALSO
THEIR ONLY CHILD
EDITH MAY
HANSON
1881 – 1968
206. Very Large Ledger, Ground Level, Eroded and Partly Covered
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF [THOMAS GEORGE JANES? SON OF]
WILLIAM JESSUP AND ELIZABETH JANES
[WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE [ ] DAY [OF OCTOBER 1837]
AGED [3] YEARS AND [8] MONTHS
ELIZABETH [WIFE OF] WILLIAM JESSUP JANES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE [ ] DAY OF APRIL 184[4]
AGED 43 YEARS
MARY ANN JANES DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM JESSUP
AND ELIZABETH JANES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE [ ] DAY OF JUNE 1853
AGED 22 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
WILLIAM JESSUP JANES HUSBAND [OF THE ABOVE]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 18th DAY [OF APRIL 1856]
AGED [56] YEARS
William Janes was an Egg Importer and Salesman of St. Saviour, Southwark (PCC Will). Probably related to the Janes in Section A?
JONES see BAKER
207. Slate Headstone, Comedy and Tragedy, Barclay's Bank and Scouts Emblems, and Tablet
TREASURED MEMORIES OF
GAVIN EDWARD JUPP
14th DEC. 1966 - 28th JAN. 1996
"Time is not measured by the years you live,
But by the deeds you do and the joy you give,
A deep loss felt not only by his parents and sister,
But also by the local community
Upon which he expended much energy and time"
Tablet
TREASURED MEMORIES OF
COLIN LESLIE HENDY JUPP
A DEAR HUSBAND, DAD AND GRANDAD
17th FEB. 1940 - 14th FEB. 2007
"We miss you in so many ways,
We miss you in the things you used to say,
And when old times we do recall,
It's then we miss you most of all,
Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure,
You are loved beyond words,
And missed beyond measure,
By his family and friends"
Gavin Jupp an employee of Barclay's Bank, a Scout Leader, he was active in Amateur Dramatics and Local Politics
208. Headstone
ELIZABETH COLEMAN, (FORMERLY KING) AND JAMES KING
REVERSE OF PRECEEDING STONE
This records children of Friend Coleman and his second wife Sarah. When the sun goes off this, the inscription seems to be absorbed into the stone, and some time elapsed before I realised it was there.
IN MEMORY IN MEMORY OF
OF ELIZABETH JAMES KING
WIFE OF OF THIS PARISH
FRIEND COLEMAN WHO DIED
[LATE?] WIFE OF JAS. KING FEB. YE 7th 1776
WHO DIED AGED 39 YEARS
OCT. YE [ ] 1777 LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER
AGED 39 YEARS ELIZABETH
Rear
IN MEMORY OF SOPHIAH ANN
COLEMAN DAUGHTER OF FRIEND AND
SARAH COLEMAN DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1780
AGED 3 MONTHS
ALSO JOHN COLEMAN DIED JULY [ ] [ ]
AGED 4 MONTHS
209. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
MARGARET WIFE OF JOHN LEE
LATE FOREMAN OF MAST MAKERS
IN HIS Ms. DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF OCTOBER 1819 AGED 90 YEARS
"Yes, the Christian's course is run,
Ended is the Glorious Strife,
Fought the Fight, the Work is done,
Death is swallowed up in Life,
Borne by Angels on their Wings,
Far from Earth the Spirit flies,
Finds his God, and sits and sings,
Triumphing in Paradise"
ALSO
CHARLOTTE GILES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1862
AGED 91
210. Pedestal
[A LA MEMOIRE]
SOE[U]R LEON[E]
DECEDEE LE 3 OCTOBRE 1909
A L'AGE DE 62
R.I.P.
(BURIAL REGISTER AS: MARIE LAHURE)
Sister Leone was, presumably a teacher at St. Chretienne's School for Girls and Infants at Ravenswood in Mill Road
LEVERTON see DREW
211. Ledger, on Ground Level
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF Mr. WILLIAM LUCK
LATE OF WATERINGBURY
BROTHER OF SARAH WIFE OF AMBROSE SPONG OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 29th NOVEMBER [1833]
IN HIS 29th YEAR
ALSO FANNY WIFE OF FREDERICK WILLIAM ETHEREDON
DAUGHTER OF AMBROSE & SARAH SPONG
DIED AT WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON ON 22nd AUGUST 1843
IN HER 29th YEAR
ALSO FANNY GEORGINA THEIR INFANT DAUGHTER
ALSO Mr. AMBROSE SPONG OF MANOR FARM IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1857 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO MARY SPONG SISTER OF THE ABOVE AMBROSE SPONG
WHO DIED [ ] AUGUST 1861 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO JANE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1866 AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO Mrs. SARAH SPONG WHO DIED AT DENMARK HILL, CAMBERWELL
ON 15th DECEMBER 1868 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO AMBROSE SPONG SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT
NEW KENT ROAD, LONDON ON 11th DECEMBER 1878
AGED 42 YEARS
William Luck's PCC Will, PROB11/1829, dated 10th December 1831, records that he is living in Frindsbury with his brother in law at Manor Farm and that he is a"Gentleman". To his mother Martha, £10 annuity for life. Real estate in Wateringbury and Staplehurst, given to him by his father, and all other real and personal estate, to sister Sarah Spong. Executors: Sarah Spong and Henry Luck of Teston. Witnesses: Josiah Spencer, Butcher of Rochester, J. Adams, Bootmaker of Rochester and Charles Francis, Stationer of Rochester
Ambose Spong farmed Manor Farm. The Spongs were a well known farming family, originating in the Chart Sutton area. There were branches at Aylesford, Borstal, Boxley and Staplehurst Some of them were rather eccentric, William Spong of Cobtree Manor, at Boxley, is generally accepted to be the model for Mr. Wardle in Pickwick Papers. One of the legacies of this family still around today is the Spong Food Mincer! The transcriber is pleased to be a distant relation of the Spongs. Ambrose Spong's PCC Will PROB11/2261 is dated 3rd January 1857. He leaves a £1,000 + policy in the Kent Life Assurance and Annuity Co. to his wife Sarah. Residue upon trust to Trustees, to allow wife to carry on business, renew leases etc., profits to wife. At her death or remarriage, trustees to sell business and personal estate , interest or dividends for benefit of his children or their widows or widowers after wife's death, upon trust during life of such spouse. £500 lent to eldest son, George in 1848, now free from interest. Executors: wife Sarah, James Spong of Mortimer House, De Beauvoir Town, London, Congregational Minister and Joseph Staines ? Solomon, farmer of Shorne. Witnesses: Edward Muscutt, 4 Montague Terrace, Kingsland, Congregational Minister and George Osborn, Mortimer House, De Beauvoir Town.
212. Classical Sarcophagus, Iron Ball and Claw Feet, on Part Rusticated Stone Base.
Recently surmounted by a Stone Pyramid, unfortunately removed. Two
remaining segments are lying by West Churchyard Wall
MILLER TOMB
The Steele tomb, at Cliffe, sadly now completely dismantled, is very similar, and is probably by the same mason. The Miller tomb has also suffered the loss of it's pyramid. I find this puzzling, because surely it can not take any more expense or effort to repair rather than dismantle ? The Cliffe case is even more difficult to understand because the sarcophagus must have required heavy lifting equipment (at some cost) to lower it.
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSANNA WIFE OF
Mr. GEORGE MILLER
OF STROOD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 24th 1822
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO OF
Mrs. MARRIAM PETTY
LATE OF WAINSFLEET, LINCOLNSHIRE MOTHER OF THE
ABOVE Mr. MILLER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY THE 31st 1817
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO
Mr. GEORGE MILLER
WHO DIED MAY 24th 1824 AGED 42 YEARS
West Side
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIETT MILLER
DAUGHTER OF GEORGE
AND SUSANNA MILLER
DIED FEBY. 28Th 1833
AGED 24 YEARS
AUGUSTA WESTBROOK
DAUGHTER OF SUSAN AND
CHARLES WESTBROOK
DIED JULY 6th 1838
[8 MONTHS]
East Side
EMMA
THE AFFECTIONATE AND BELOVED
WIFE OF
ISAAC HELLIER
AND THIRD DAUGHTER OF
Mr. GEORGE MILLER
DIED APRIL 7th 1839
AGED 25 YEARS
South Side
ADJOINING THIS VAULT ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
Mr. THOMAS MILLER
WHO DIED 17th OCTOBER 1835 AGED 47 YEARS
IN THIS VAULT ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
Mr. GEORGE MILLER
WHO DIED 8th MAY 1838 AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES WESTBROOK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 24th APRIL 1845
AGED 37 YEARS
George Miller was a Coal Merchant of Strood (Pigot's Directory 1824 ) His PCC Will, PROB11/1687, dated 23rd December 1822, leaves real and personal estate upon trust to Peter Gunning of Rochester, Esq., Douglas Johnson Esq., of Kent Road, Surrey and Thomas West of West Street, Seven Dials, Liquor Merchant, to sell, except leaseholds, stock and annuities in Public Funds. If his children at 21 years of age do not carry on business, trustees can carry on business or dispose of it. There follows rather long and detailed trust conditions. Executors: Peter Gunning, Douglas Johnson, Thomas Smith and Harriet Miller. Witnesses: Elisha Naylor, Attorney at Law, Rochester, Elizabeth Naylor of Rochester and James Bromley, Pork Butcher of Chatham
Charles Westbrook was a Linen Draper in Milton., Gravesend (1841 Census)
213. Ledger on Brick Base
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS MILLER OF ROCHESTER
WHO DIED 17th OCTOBER 1835
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO MARY JANE
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th APRIL 1841
AGED 3 MONTHS
AND WILLIAM GEORGE HIS ONLY SON
WHO DIED 20th JUNE 1849
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO MARY
RELICT OF THE ABOVE THOMAS MILLER
WHO DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1855
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO MARY JANE SUMMERFIELD
THEIR ONLY DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1865
AGED 52 YEARS
R.I.P.
214. Curbs
FRANCIS WILLIAM MILLER "For the loved one taken from us,
DIED DECEMBER 7th 1903 AGED 61 YEARS Seems the one we least can spare,
But God knows best,
And he gives peace at last"
215. Coped, Curbed Plot, once Railed
North Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
RICHARD MOORE OF KIRKHAM, LANCASHIRE
WHO DIED IN LONDON JANUARY [ ] 1870
AGED 49 YEARS
"[His?] kind and honourable conduct had [ ]
[ ] affectionate religious feeling gives [ ]
[ ] partaker of the Salvation [ ]
Jesus Christ
[ ] to the Will of God committed ?
[ ]
South Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEBRANCE OF
DOROTHEA MYERS
WIFE OF THE LATE RICHARD MOORE
WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1906
AGED 79 YEARS
"He that believeth in me even though
he was dead yet shall he live"
216. Black Marble Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
BEATRICE CAROLINE MULLINS
DIED 23rd AUGUST 1952 AGED 62 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO DANIEL MULLINS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 4th OCTOBER 1954 AGED 70 YEARS
"Re-united"
217. Pedestal, Cross and Curbs
East Side
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN NUNN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST FEB. 17th 1900
AGED 55 YEARS
"Father in thy Gracious Keeping,
Leave we now thy Servant Sleeping"
South Side
ALSO
ERNEST NUNN
ELDER SON
WHO PASSED AWAY
JAN. 6th 1912
AGED 41 YEARS
"Thy [ ] shall rise again"
North Side
ALSO
SARAH NUNN
DIED 3rd MAY 1928
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDITH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND SARAH NUNN
PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 20th 1947
AGED 47 YEARS
"Sleeping"
East Curb
JOAN MARY TWORT 4th JULY 1910 - 3rd APRIL 1996 GRAND DAUGHTER OF JOHN & SARAH
North Curb
ALEC COWAN TWORT 11th AUGUST 1909 - 5th MARCH 1997 HUSBAND OF JOAN MARY
John Nunn was a Corn Factor's Warehouseman in 1881 (Census) Perhaps the General Dealer of Wainscott in 1891(Census)
218. Ledger on Ground
IN MEMORY OF
ANN NURN
WHO DIED THE 8th OF AUGUST 1818
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
ELEANOR NURN
HER DAUGHTER
WHO DIED THE 7th OF MARCH 1820
AGED 59 YEARS
219. Stone fixed to West Wall
IN MEMORY OF
FRANK
FOURTH SON OF
JOHN AND ANN OAKLEY
WHO WAS BORN IN THIS PARISH
AND DIED AT DARLAND IN THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
ON THE 29th DAY OF JANUARY 1849
AGED 10 YEARS
"Sincerely Beloved and Deeply Lamented"
John Oakley was a Farmer
220. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
Mr. RICHARD OTLEY (OF THIS PARISH)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 14th 1801
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO OF Mrs. CATHERINE OTLEY
(WIFE OF THE ABOVE) WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE MARCH 5th 1796 AGED 72 YEARS
Richard Otley was a Farmer. In his will dated 6th March 1801, to Ann Otley great niece, daughter of his nephew, Richard, son of his brother Joseph, she residing at Messrs. Robinson and Todd in Fleet Street, London, Farms and lands at Ham Green in Upchurch, Perry Hill and Box Tree Farms in Cliffe and Cooling. All other real estate to Ann. To John, George and William Robinson, and Susanna wife of John Gooding £50 each. To his servant Sarah Chapman £40, she also to have all his household goods, except that going to Ann Otley. Residue to Ann. George Gunning and Ann Otley Executors. Witnesses J. Gibbs, Thomas Smith and J. Venning (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW63)
PELLING see EVERIST
PETTY see MILLER
221. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE PILE
LATE STATION SUPERINTENDENT
CANNON STREET S. E. & C. RLY.
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 18th 1907
AGED 58 YEARS
"Not gone from memory, not gone from love,
But gone to his Father's home above"
ALSO LUCY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1914
AGED 63 YEARS
George Pile had formerly been Station Master of Strood and Bexley Stations
222. Double Plot, two Pedestals, Crosses and Tablet
North Pedestal, E. Side
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
RICHARD PRALL
DIED THE 20th OCTOBER 1895
AGED 63 YEARS
TOWN CLERK OF ROCHESTER 1859 – 1895
ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE HESTER PRALL
WHO DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1916 AGED 77 YEARS
"That whosoever believeth in him should not
Perish but have Everlasting Life"
John 111 18
South Pedestal, E. Side
TO
THE MEMORY
OF
HERBERT EDWARD PRALL
THIRD SON OF
RICHARD AND HESTER PRALL
WHO DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1901
AGED 33 YEARS
"Then are they glad because they are at rest"
"And so he bringeth them unto the haven,
Where they would be"
Tablet
RICHARD EVANS PRALL
ELDEST SON OF
RICHARD AND HESTER PRALL
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
AMY COBHAM PRALL
PASSED
THROUGH DEATH INTO LIFE
ON SUNDAY MAY 28th 1933
AMY COBHAM PRALL
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
R. EVANS PRALL
PASSED JULY 5th 1942
"An horizon is the limit of
the view beyond"
223. Small Concave Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
H. ALEXANDER PRALL
DIED AT SEA SEPT. 5th 1932
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE
KATHLEEN GERTRUDE PRALL
DIED FEB. 28th 1935 AGED 63 YEARS
R. I. P.
224. Pedestal
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM GEORGE RESKETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 13th 1911
AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
"We loved him and no lips can tell,
How much we loved him and how well
God loved him too and thought it best
[To take him to a place of rest"]
225. Headstone and Body Stone, Badly Flaked
SACRED
TO T[HE MEMORY OF]
Mrs. M[ARY] [RICH]
OF STONEHOUSE FARM [IN THIS PARISH]
WHO DEPARTE[D THIS LIFE]
THE TWENTY THIRD [OF FEBRUARY]
1823 AGED 63 [YEARS]
[T]O THE M[EMORY OF]
[ ]
226. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. HARRIOTT RICH WIFE OF
Mr. JAMES RICH
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1837
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
Mr. JAMES RICH
OF STONEHOUSE [FARM] WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE ON [THE] [ ] DAY OF MARCH
1853 AGED 63 YEARS
Harriet Rich, nee Demages is a beneficiary of John Sparks's will, (see Section A ) Her will of 8th August 1837 is rather involved and technical; concerning a marriage settlement, it runs to several thousands of pounds. (PCC Will PROB11/1886) James Rich's PCC Will PROB11/2172, is dated 12th March 1853. A "Gentleman" of Stone House Farm, he leaves £50 to brother George. To niece, Harriet Rich, £150. To nephew James Butcher, £300 mortgage secured on Reed Farm in Strood and Frindsbury. To James Franklin of Gravesend 19 guineas. To sister Ann Simmons wife of John of Cliffe, £200. To sister Charlotte Rich, his executors to pay her 12 shillings per week for life. To Frindsbury National School £100 for purposes of school. £100 to Minister and Churchwardens of Frindsbury. Wife, Jane and friend Charles Lake of Rodmersham. Executors. Charles Lake to get £50 for "his trouble". Freehold estate at Bill Street, purchased from John Boghurst, to wife Jane. Money in Public and other funds and all other property to wife, Jane. Witnesses: Edward Rowland Pickering and Arthur P, Pickering, Solicitors of Lincoln's Inn.
227. Ledger on Low Brick Base
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM RIGBY
WHO DIED
THE 9th OF OCTOBER
1830
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO
Mrs. MARY RIGBY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED
OCTR. 6Th 1855
AGED 68 YEARS
JOHN A. RIGBY
DIED AUGT. 1St 1862
AGED 59 YEARS
William Rigby lived in Bill Street. There is a meagre will but no occupation recorded. (Consistory Court of Rochester DRb/PW65)
228. Small Headstone with Cross
A LA MEMOIRE
CLAUDE ROY
DECEDEE LE 3 MARS 1915
A L' AGE DE 16 ANS
Claude Roy may have been a pupil at the Convent School at Ravenswood, 18 Mill Road?
229. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
[A]NTHONY RYOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 23rd DAY OF JANUARY 1848
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO OF ANTHONY AND EMMA
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO OF ANTHONY RYOTT
DIED JULY 6th 1865
AGED 60 YEARS
Anthony Ryott was an Engineer, at one time lived at Quarry House. Other Ryotts who lived in Rochester were also Engineers, and Brass Founders.
230. Headstone, Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
BENJAMIN SAYWELL
WHO DIED THE 24th ? OF JUNE? 17[58?]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO TWO SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
ELIZABETH DIED 23rd SEPT. 1766
AGED 10 ? YEARS
JOHN DIED 27th JULY 1774
AGED 24 ? YEARS
BENJAMIN DIED 6th MAY 1775
AGED [ ] YEARS
SARAH DIED 18th ? MARCH 1776
AGED 20 YEARS
LIKEWISE THE ABOVE
BENJAMIN SAYWELL
WHO DIED THE 29th ? JULY 1804
AGED 67 ? YEARS
231. Chest Tomb in Large Railed Plot
IN [MEMO]RY OF
ISABELLA ANN MARTHA
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
JOHN SHEPHERD ESQ.
OF THE ORDNANCE AT
UPNOR CASTLE
DIED 23rd DECEMBER 1853
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE HORACE SHEPHERD
ASSISTANT PAYMASTER OF H.M.S. NERBUDDA
SUPPOSED TO HAVE FLOUNDERED IN A GALE
OFF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE IN JUNE 1855
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN SHEPHERD AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SHEPHERD ESQ.
ORDNANCE STOREKEEPER AT UPNOR CASTLE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th JUNE 1860
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
MARY SHEPHERD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN SHEPHERD
DIED APRIL 7th 1874
AGED 76 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
MARY AMELIA
THE AFFECTIONATE AND BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK SHEPHERD ESQ.
MILITARY STORE STAFF AND DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD BRACEGIRDLE ESQ. OF GIBRALTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AT GRAVESEND
THE 19th OF DECEMBER 1881
[AGED 56 YEARS]
232. Curbs, Large Plot
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM SINDEN DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1916 AGED 57 YEARS
South Side
ALSO VIOLET ISABEL HIS DAUGHTER DIED JUNE 11th 1922 AGED 24 YEARS
East Side
ALSO EMILY HIS DAUGHTER DIED FEB. 16th 1929 AGED 44 YEARS INTERRED AT SHORTLANDS
West Side
ALSO ELIZABETH ELLEN HIS WIFE DIED MAY 10th 1945 AGED 84 YEARS
233. Curbs, Fallen Cross
JOSEPH SKILTON
FOR 15 YEARS PEOPLES' CHURCHWARDEN
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1899
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 27th 1899
AGED 60 YEARS
Joseph Skilton died 1899, was a Master Baker, employing 2 men. (1881 Census)
234. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING EMORY OF
WALTER EDWARD SKILTON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 15th 1908
AGED 33 YEARS
"His memory is as dear to-day,
As in the hour he passed away"
ALSO
HARRY SKILTON
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1913
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO
ARTHUR SKILTON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1941
AGED 67 YEARS
235. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET HELEN SKILTON WHO DIED 10th 1908 AGED 3 MONTHS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANK SKILTON WHO DIED 12th JULY 1940
East Side
ALSO KATHERINE GRACE SKILTON
WHO DIED 25th AUGUST 1958
AGED 81 YEARS
236. Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SKINNER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER
THE 21st 1796 AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH SKINNER DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE THE 20th 1779 AGED 5 YEARS
ALSO OF THREE CHILDREN NAM'D WILLM.,
EDWARD LUFF AND MARY
SONS AND DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND
LEANER CARTER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
John Skinner was a House Carpenter. By his will of 23rd April 1790, he left to George Gunning, in Trust, all his estate, which he was to sell as soon as possible and collect debts owing. One half of money to his wife, Hannah, the other to Leaner wife of John Carter of Frindsbury, House Carpenter, daughter of wife Hannah, formerly Luffe before he married her. Hannah and George Gunning Executors. Witnesses D.B. Lewis and Thomas Spratt (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester DRa/PW16) John Skinner was probably the carpenter working on the enlargement of the Poorhouse in 1774
SPONG see LUCK
SUMMERFIELD see MILLER
237. Small Pedestal
NEIL TAYLOR
AGED 15 MONTHS
"Suffer Little Children to Come
Unto Me"
238. Pedestals, Fallen Cross
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD
SON OF BRIAN AND CECIL
TAYLOR
DIED 29th MAY 1933 AGED 12
North Side
ALSO
JOHN
SON OF BRIAN AND CECIL
TAYLOR
DIED 11th NOVEMBER 1939 AGED 12
Richard Taylor died at the Isolation Hospital, Maidenhead, and John at Farnborough, Hants. (Registers)
239. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
RICHARD TAYLOR
FORMERLY OF ST. JUST, CORNWALL
WHO DIED ON THE 1st OF APRIL 1868
IN THE 40th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Whatever is noble, pure, refined,
Just, generous, amiable and kind,
That did his constant thoughts pursue,
That did he love and practise too"
ALSO TWO DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE
[MA]RY ANN DIED 19th OF MAY 1863
IN THE 12th YEAR OF HER AGE
ELIZABETH DIED 11th OF OCTOBER
1864 [IN THE] 9th [YEAR OF] HER [AGE]
240. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMPSON
WHO DIED 6th DEC. 1917
AGED 79 YEARS
CLERK OF THIS PARISH 35 YEARS
ALSO
EMMA EDMED THOMPSON
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM THOMPSON
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1912
AGED 75 YEARS
"She knew Him here and knows Him there"
ALSO AMELIA HELENA THOMPSON
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 7th APRIL 1911
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO EMMA EDMED THOMPSON
WHO DIED 20th MAY 1933
AGED 70 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord,
Their works shall follow them"
ALSO ELLEN ANNIE THOMPSON
WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1942
AGED 74 YEARS
William Thompson was also the local Conservative Party Agent for Strood and Frindsbury. Lived at 7 Sheppey View (Kelly's Directory 1895)
TWORT see NUNN
241. Tall, Grey Granite Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY WAYCOTT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCT. 9th 1908
IN HIS 64th YEAR
ALSO ESTHER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 22nd 1922
IN HER 77th YEAR
ALSO BLANCHE GOODEN WAYCOTT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1883
AGED 18 MONTHS
William Waycott was a Licensed Victualler, at the "Good Intent", Milton, Gravesend (1881 Census); and Beer Retailer in Frindsbury Road in 1891 (Census)
WESTBROOK see MILLER
242. Cruciform Coped, Stone Base
South Side
LAWRENCE HENRY WINCKWORTH ESQ. J. P. FOR KENT
FATHER OF LAWRENCE HULKES AND EDITH CAROLINE
DIED 12th DECEMBER 1872 IN HIS 55th YEAR
North Side
LAWRENCE HULKES WINCKWORTH – EDITH CAROLINE WINCKWORTH
DIED 16th JANUARY 1862 DIED 5th DECEMBER 1871
IN HIS 10th YEAR IN HER 17th YEAR
East Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
PENELOPE JANE WINCKWORTH
DIED FEBY. 17Th 1920 AGED 91 R.I.P.
243. Large Ledger, Stone Base, Part Railed
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM WOODHAMS
OF LARKIN HALL IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL 5th 1868
AGED 63 YEARS
"Thanks be to God which giveth us the
Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"
ALSO OF
CAROLINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 17th 1881
AGED 75 YEARS
"So He giveth His beloved sleep"
ALSO OF
FRANK WOODHAMS
OF MOORFIELD, MEOPHAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 14th 1916
AGED 75 YEARS
"There remaineth therefore a rest
To the people of God"
ALSO OF FRANCES EMMA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1925
AGED 80 YEARS
"The sleep of a labouring soul is sweet"
The Woodhams, of Larkin Hall, were Farmers. Frank Woodhams, Farmer and Maltster, (Post Office Directory 1873), Farmer and Hop Grower (Kelly's Directory 1895). Were they related to the Woodhams of Rochester, the Brewers ?
244. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF FRANK ERNEST WOODHAMS DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1921 AGED 41
ERNEST WOODHAMS INTERRED IN CALCUTTA DIED JANUARY 10th 1910 AGED 25
245. Fallen Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
THOMAS ELDEST SON OF
THOMAS AND ELIZABETH WYLES
OF STONE – HOUSE FARM IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 16th OF APRIL 1861
AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO FRANK SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 23rd OF DECEMBER 1861
AGED 3 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO
AGNES TWIN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 30th OF JANUARY 1866
AGED 33 HOURS
ALSO EMMA
TWIN SISTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED AGNES
WHO DIED ON THE 3rd OF MARCH 1867
AGED 14 MONTHS
ALSO THOMAS SAMUEL
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 11th OF NOVEMBER 1867
AGED 2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO ANN
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF NOVEMBER 1867
AGED 4 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS
ALSO ERNEST SIXTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 15th OF FEBRUARY 1868
AGED 7 MONTHS
Thomas Wyles was a Farmer . In 1891 Mrs. Elizabeth and John Wyles were farming at Stone House. (Kelly's Directory)
246. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WYLES
OF STONE HOUSE FARM
DIED 1st DEC. 1886
AGED 54 YEARS
DEEPLY REGRETTED
BY A LARGE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 7th NOVEMBER 1897
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
CALLED HOME 5th FEBRUARY 1940
AGED 83 YEARS
"Blessed are the pure in heart"
247. Low Ledger, Stone Base, Once Railed
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN YOUNG ESQ.
OF FRINDSBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th OF SEPTEMBER 1844
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO
Mrs. ANNA YOUNG
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th OF APRIL 1839
AGED 76 YEARS
Benjamin Young was a Surgeon – Dentist, formerly of Harley Street, London (The Times Death Notice of Anna) His PCC Will, PROB11/2008, dated 28th May 1827, leaves his freehold house in Frindsbury, where he lives, other property and personal estate to wife Anna. If she dies before him, then to son Henry, who is Executor. Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Attorney. At Law, Rochester, D. B. Lewis, his Clerk and Anne [ ? ]
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SECTION D OF CHURCHYARD - M.I.S OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, FRINDSBURY RECORDED BY DAVID WILLIAMS
All Saints Church, Frindsbury M.I.s with Index of names
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Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Church, Frindsbury - recorded by D. E. Williams 2011
Section D - is all that area north of the church, bounded on the north by the churchyard wall,
and on the west by the footpath to Vicarage Lane.
248. Headstone, Curbs, Low Railings
[SA]CRED
[TO THE] MEMORY OF
MARY ANN ATKINSON
[ ] [APRI]L 1865
[AGED 24 YEARS]
ALSO ELIZA? [HA]LLS
[ ]
[ ] [JULY] 1873
[AGED 40 YEARS]
ALSO WILLIAM RICHARD
THE ONLY LOVING SON OF
SUSANNAH HALLS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1875
AGED 5 YEARS
ALSO NELSON HALLS
[DECEMBER 1884]
[AGED 4 MONTHS]
Rear
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HALLS
LATE CAPTAIN OF THE BARGE
TRADER WHO WAS DROWNED BY BEING
RUN DOWN BY THE S.S. TAY ON NOVEMBER [ ]
1886 AND FOUND JULY 12th 1887
AGED 52 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
William Halls died in Sea Reach. His barge was in general cargo service between Hambro's Wharf in the Pool of London and Rochester. The cargo value was £2,300. He left a widow and six children. The Trader written off as a total loss. After a law suit, £2,000 was paid in compensation to the owner. I do not know whether the widow obtained any financial assistance from the owner. The Trader was actually recovered and repaired, re-registered as the New Trader, she continued in use for another 46 years. Hall lived in Stanhope Road.
249. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD ATKINSON
WHO DIED 26th APRIL 1865
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO NELSON ATKINSON
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th JULY 1857
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO JAMES AND REBECCA
ATKINSON
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
Richard Atkinson was a Brick Maker in 1851, Nelson was a Day Labourer (Census) In 1861 Richard was living in Church Street Strood and was a Lime Works Labourer (Census)
250. Headstone, Very Eroded
Mr. JAMES BAKER
[ ]
[ ]
Mrs. MARY HARMON?
[ ] WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 7th OCTOBER [ ]
AGED 64 YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY [ ]
JAMES BAKER
David Baker was a Dairyman of 3 Kensington Terrace, Bill Street Road (Kelly's Directory 1895)
251. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
DANIEL STEPHEN BAKER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DEC. 1st 1904
AGED 43 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO JULIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 5th 1923
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
252. Pedestal, Fallen Cross, Curbs
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
OWEN BALL
BORN 20th JANUARY 1864
DIED 21st AUGUST 1903
HOWELL THOMAS BALL LIEUT. R.F.A.
KILLED IN ACTION 26th APRIL 1917
AGED 26 YEARS
Owen Ball was a Clerk, Assistant to his father at his Chalk Works (1901 Census)
253. Headstone and Curbs, Large Plot
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS BARTLETT
DIED 6th AUGUST 1886
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA HIS WIFE
DIED 22nd MARCH 1909
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO THEIR CHILDREN
EDWARD
DIED 11th AUGUST 1885
AGED 24 YEARS
THOMAS
DIED 26th JANUARY 1888
AGED 31 YEARS
(BURIED AT BURWARTON, SHROPSHIRE)
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO ARTHUR JAMES BARTLETT
DIED 7th APRIL 1948
AGED 78 YEARS
Thomas Bartlett of Home Street, was an Agricultural Labourer (1881 census) Arthur, of 6 Medway Terrace, worked at a Sand Pit (1901Census)
254. Pedestals, Fallen Cross, Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE BASSETT
DIED AUG. 13th 1898
AGED 71
ALSO OF CHARLES PROCTOR, SON
DIED MARCH 11th 1908 AGED 36
George Bassett was Sanitary Inspector for North Aylesford District (1881 Census) Inspector of Nuisances, Strood Rural District Council, he lived at Stockwell House, Frindsbury Road (Kelly's Directory 1895)
255. Small Square Tablet
IAN BRIGGS
DIED 22. 2. 1987
AGED 47 YEARS
"Loving Husband and Daddy,
Loved and Treasured"
BURFORD see LEAR
256. Small Square Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLIE REUBEN
BURGESS
23 – 4 – 1907 – 25 – 10 – 1987
BERYL EDITH
BURGESS
18 – 2- 1915 – 9 – 7- 2006
"Reunited"
257. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL BUTCHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF NOVEMBER 18[1]1
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO OF
SOPHIA BUTCHER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 1st DAY OF DECEMBER 1[8]47
AGED 83 YEARS
"Everywhere...............................What Words
[ ]nting to say what think of
[Des]pair ? and they [ ] that"
WILLIAM BUTCHER
[SON OF] THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] [DAY] OF JUNE 1887
AGED 96 YEARS
William Butcher the Ordnance Coxswain, Lower Upnor ? (1851 Census)
258. Headstone
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF] [ELIZAB]ETH [WIFE OF HENRY CANE ?]
DEPARTED [THIS LIFE] [ ]
LEAVING ISSUE [ ]
"Here Rests [ ]
A Faithfull [ ]
Who with Aff[ectionate ?] ]
Then gently [ ]
And take Her Pre[ ] [ ]th lie
In Hopes of Imm[ortal]ity"
ALSO HENRY CANE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 25th 180[7]
AGED 68 YEARS
LIKEWISE ANN W[IFE OF[
[J]EREMIAH PRY[OR] [WHO]
DEPARTED THIS LIFE [NOVEMBER] [ ]
1809 AGED [ ] [YEARS]
Henry Cane was a Farmer, his will is not informative (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/PW17)
259. Pedestals and Cross, Curbs, Large plot, Once Railed
West Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARTHA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
OWEN CARTER OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED SUDDENLY ON SEPTEMBER 7th 1872
IN THE 41st YEAR OF HER AGE
"Nearer my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee"
East Side
"Valiant for the Truth"
"Faithful unto Death"
OWEN JOHN CARTER
BORN 27th JUNE 1835
DIED 13th MAY 1878
CATHERINE CARTER
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN 13th DECEMBER 1843
DIED 13th JUNE 1882
South Side
ANNIE
WIDOW OF THE LATE
OWEN B. CARTER
AND MOTHER OF THE LATE
OWEN J. CARTER
DIED 8th MAY 1880 AGED 70 YEARS
"If God is for us, who can be against us" Rom viii 31
Owen John Carter was a Wine and Spirit Merchant (Post Office Directory 1878)
260. Small Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CASTLE
AGED 78
DIED SEPT. 26th 1904
AND HIS WIFE ELIZABETH
AGED 85
DIED JAN. 28th 1916
William Castle, Farmer of Yoke Farm?
261. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JASON CHALLIS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST ON THE
28th DAY OF AUGUST 1893
AGED 61 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory dear"
"Come unto me all ye that labour
And are heavy laden and I will
Give you rest"
ALSO SUSANNA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST ON THE
2nd DAY OF AUGUST 1895
AGED 62 YEARS
"Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee"
"Weep not for me, my loved ones dear,
I am not dead but sleeping here,
And when you come my grave to see,
Prepare yourselves to follow me"
ALSO HENRY CHALLIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 26th 1899
AGED 27 YEARS
"Goodbye and God bless you all"
Jason Challis was a Flour Carter of 1 Prospect Cottages (1881 census) Susannah of the Red lion P.H.? (Kelly's Directory 1895)
262. Curbs
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
South Side
SIDNEY CHALLIS WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 7th 1900 AGED 25 YEARS
263. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH CHAMBERLIN
A NATIVE
OF NORWICH IN NORFOLK
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 29th 1843
AGED 36 YEARS
CHAMPION see LEONARD
264. Thick Chamfered Ledger, on Stone Base, Once Railed
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
THE WIFE OF
Mr. WILLIAM FINCH COLES
OF ROCHESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 20th JUNE 1861
IN THE 52nd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
Mr. WILLIAM FINCH COLES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th NOVEMBER 1868
AGED 64 YEARS
William Finch Coles was a Coal Merchant of Strood High Street (Pigot's Directory 1838) Died at Torquay. Was he a relation of Edward R. Coles, also a Coal Merchant and Mayor of Rochester, 1861 and 1866?
265. Thick Chamfered Ledger, on Brick Base, Stone Curbs, Once Railed
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr WILLIAM COOK
OF HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
FRINDSBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 5th JANUARY 1865
IN THE 49th YEAR OF
HIS AGE
ALSO
ELIZABETH GEERE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DECEMBER 1865
IN THE 47th YEAR OF
HER AGE
William Cook? Possibly at Paddington Green? (1861Census) no occupation given but born at Burham, wife Gillingham
266. Pedestal, Fallen Cross, Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
NELLIE WIFE OF
LEONARD COURTNEY
WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1908
AGED 39 YEARS
267. Headstone
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
ALICE THE WIFE OF
CHARLES PERMENES CRACRAFT
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ]
DAY OF MARCH 1746 IN THE
[ ] YEAR OF HER AGE
"[ ]
[ ] enjoy the God[ ]
[ ] tho' should [ ]
[ ] God [ ]
There with God while we are left behind"
Alice was probably the former wife of Charles Cracraft, who, when he made his will in 1756, was serving on HMS Royal Sovereign . His wife Mary was living in St. Margaret's, Rochester (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW58)
268. Headstone
JAMES CRIPS, BUTCHER OF STROOD, DIED 1760
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES CRIPS
OF THE PARISH OF STROOD
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1760
AGED 35 YEARS
----------------(Ground Level)---------------
ALSO REBECCA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED FEB. THE 20th 1762
AGED 44 YEARS
James Crips a Butcher of Strood. Will not informative; witnessed by Peter Gunning, Mary Masters and John Randall (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW59)
269. Tablet and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES CROUCHER
LAID TO REST 2nd AUGUST 1970
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO
MAHALA CROUCHER
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
"In God's Keeping"
270. Small Square Tablet
IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE JAMES DANES
1923 – 1985
271. Headstone and Curbs, Large Plot
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY DAVID
WHO DIED OCTOBER 1st 1869
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1875
AGED 64 YEARS
"In Death they are United"
ALSO FREDERICK
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1902
AGED 55 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO
SARAH CHARLOTTE RYAN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1907
AGED 57 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
Henry David was a Master Basket and Chair Maker of Cage Lane (1861 Census) Sarah a Shop Keeper in North Street (Post Office Directory 1870) Henry David committed suicide by hanging at Cage Lane.
272. Headstone, Curbs, Small Railings
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT DENHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 23rd 1887 IN HER 63rd YEAR
"While in this world I did remain,
My latter end was grief and pain,
But now the Lord has thought it best,
To take me to a place of rest"
Robert Denham was a Shipwright of Friary Place, his wife a Laundress (1881 Census)
273. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD DOSSETT
WHO DIED MAY 25th 1898
AGED 76
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 23rd 1862
AGED 37
ALSO CHARLES, ELIZABETH AND MARTIN
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO FRANCES
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1871
AGED 49
"Come unto Me all ye that labour and
Are heavy laden and I will give you rest"
ALSO ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN LONDON OCT. 15th 1892
AGED 44
ALSO WALTER SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT LANOULIE, INDIA JULY 31st 1896
AGED 49
"And Jesus calls us to Heaven,s Perfect Peace"
Richard Dossett was an Engine Driver of Waterloo Place (1881 Census)
274. Curbs
S. Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CAROLINE HARRIET DOW WHO DIED 17th OCTOBER 1932 AGED 69 YEARS
N. Side
ALSO CAROLINE RALPH WHO DIED 4th JUNE 1903 AGED 70 YEARS
275. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
WIFE OF
DAVID DURTNALL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
9th MARCH 1850
AGED 43 YEARS
"Weep not my friends and children dear,
I am not dead but sleeping here,
Your time will come, prepared be,
Wait but a while, you'll follow me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
DAVID DURTNALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 1st 1863 AGED 62 YEARS
276. Headstone
[IN]
MEMORY OF
JAMES ELLIS
SON OF JOHN AND
MARY ELLIS WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTR. YE [ ] 1722
AGED [ ]
277. Pedestals, Cross Gone
IN EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
ELLEN JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN W. J. EVERSFIELD
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1908
AGED 32 YEARS
278. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE EDWARD FINN WHO DIED FEBRUARY 14th 1914 AGED 31 YEARS
279. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN GARDNER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1900
AGED 74 YEARS
"We can not tell who next may fall,
Beneath thy chastening rod,
One must be first so let us all,
Prepare to meet our God"
ALSO WILLIAM GARDNER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
"With pain long time oppressed,
Has borne my strength away,
It makes me long for endless rest,
That never can decay"
ALSO STEPHEN GARDNER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1901
AGED 45 YEARS
William Gardner was an Inspector of Railway Carriages (1881 Census)
280. Headstone and Curbs
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
SUSANNAH ELIZABETH
GARDNER
WHO DIED JUNE 22nd 1902
AGED 39 YEARS
"MY husband dear my life is past,
My love for you through life did last,
Weep not for me , nor sorrow take,
But love my children for my sake"
ALSO HENRY RICHARD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 26th 1939
AGED 79 YEARS
"Reunited"
Henry Gardner was an Engine Cleaner (1881Census)
281. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE GILES
WHO DIED 3rd MARCH 1881
AGED 83 YEARS
"Dearly Loved and Deeply Lamented"
ALSO MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] JANUARY 1887
AGED 84 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF
MARY ANN GILES
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 28th ? 1907
AGED 81 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
George Giles was an Agricultural Labourer of Home Street (1861 Census)
282. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES JOHN
THE BELOVED SON OF
JOHN AND HANNAH GILLIES
WHO DIED OCTOBER 31st 1886
AGED 12 YEARS
"Thy Will O God, not Ours be Done"
ALSO JOHN WALLACE GILLIES
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1915
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH GILLIES
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 20th 1924
AGED 90 YEARS
283. Headstone, Extremely Eroded
IN FOND MEMORY
OF
GEORGE GURNETT
[APRIL 1894]
[AGED 31 YEARS]
HALLS see ATKINSON
284. "Boulders" and Curbs
IN
EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
ROBERT GEORGE
HAMMOND
DIED AUGT. 9Th 1906
IN HIS 45th YEAR
"Rest in Peace"
Robert Hammond, a Stationary Engine Driver? Of Castle Street, Upnor (1901 Census)
HARMON see BAKER
HARRIS see KITNEY
285. Eroded and Broken Headstone, Large Plot, Small Railings
[ ]
[ ] THOMAS HAWLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th DAY OF AUGUST 1871
AGED 65 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord"
Thomas Hawley? Possibly the Tax Collector of Cuxton Road (1861 Census)
286. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM HIGGINS DIED 28th DEC. 1901 AGED 55 YEARS
North Side
EMILY A. HIGGINS DIED 28th JULY 1938 AGED 86 YEARS
William Higgins, a Fisherman ? (1881 Census)
287. Ledger on Brick Base
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr. WILLIAM HILLS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT QUEENBOROUGH IN THE ISLE OF SHEPPEY
ON THE 28th OF AUGUST 1807
IN THE 57th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO Mrs. SARAH HILLS WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT SHEERNESS ON THE 3rd OF FEBRUARY
18[3]8 IN THE 89th YEAR OF HER AGE
LIKEWISE SIX CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO Mr. JOHN HILLS SON OF THE
ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT CHATHAM ON THE 2nd OF SEPTEMBER
1854 IN THE 70th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO Mrs. MARIA HILLS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
Mr. JOHN HILLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 13th SEPTEMBER
1859 IN THE 73rd YEAR OF HER AGE
John Hills, a Landed Proprietor of Waterloo Place, Chatham (1851 Census) I suspect this family is related to William Hills in Section C?
288. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARIA ANN
WIFE OF
GEORGE HOPPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 17th 1897
AGED 57 YEARS
"Not my Will but Thine be Done"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE HOPPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 9th 1899
AGED 60 YEARS
"Though lost to sight,
To memory ever dear"
ALSO ALICE AND MARIA
DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE
George Hopper, a Butcher of Upnor (Kelly's Directory 1895)
289. Headstone and Curbs
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN HOWARD
WHO DIED MARCH 24th 1862
AGED 75 YEARS
"And I heard a voice from Heaven,
Saying Unto Me, Write Blessed
Are the Dead which died in the Lord,
From henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit,
That they may rest from their Labours,
And their Works do follow them"
ALSO WILLIAM JOSEPH HOWARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANY. 6Th 1911 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN HOWARD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th JANY. 1916 AGED 83 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
William Howard, a Labourer lodging in Chatham 1881, ?, born Frindsbury (Census)
290. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD WILLIAM HOWARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
2nd MAY 1875
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWARD WILLIAM HOWARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
23rd NOVEMBER 1904
AGED 80 YEARS
Edward Howard, Beer Retailer, Flower of Kent P. H., Jeffery Street, Gillingham, born Upnor (1881 Census)
291. Fallen Headstone and Curbs
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMBRANCE
OF
PHILLIP KING
WHO DIED [ ] [JUNE] 1871
AGED [5]0 YEARS
ALSO FANNY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1888
[AGED 21 YEARS]
[ELIZ]ABETH
[ ]
Phillip King, Agricultural Labourer of Hayden Street (1861 Census)
292. Headstone, Flaking
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND SARAH KITNEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 13th OF SEPTEMBER 183[5]
AGED 9 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th OF MAY 1851
AGED 19 YEARS
"Come Sinner, laden deep with woe,
And unto Christ for healing [ ]
He cures all sickness and [ ]
A[ ] no b[ ] fro[ ]"
ALSO FRANCES [WIFE OF]
WILLIAM HARRIS
AUNT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF FEBRUARY 1860
AGED 65 YEARS
LAW see LEONARD
LAW see TURNER
293. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES LAWSON
WHO DIED APRIL 14th 1899
AGED 69
ALSO OF JAMES LAWSON
SON OF THE ABOVE
OF THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT
WHO DIED IN EYGPT APRIL 11th 1886
AGED 19
ALSO OF ALICE LAWSON
WIFE AND MOTHER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 23rd 1903
AGED 73
"Though he cause grief, yet will he have
Compassion"
James Lawson, Gardener to Penelope Winckworth, New Road, Chatham (1881 Census)
294. Headstone
THOMAS LEARThe boatman drowned in the 1816 Rochester Bridge Tragedy. The stone is wrongly dated 1815
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS LEAR
WHO WAS UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED
IN ATTEMPTING TO PASS THROUGH
ROCHESTER BRIDGE
ON THE EVENING OF THE 13th SEPTEMBER 1815 (sic)
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES BURFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[AUGUST 1883]
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO MARY [THE WIFE OF ]
THE ABOVE JAMES BURFORD
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[NOVEMBER 1883]
AGED 59 YEARS
Thomas Lear was the Boatman, who together with his passengers was drowned at Rochester Bridge. Lear's passengers were marking the 21st birthday of Thomas Gilbert by making a trip to have a tea party at Wouldham. The party consisted of Thomas Gilbert, his sister Eliza, Alexander Mills, his wife Maria and their infant. The other victims were nine young girls, aged from 6 to 11, pupils at Mrs. Mills school in Chatham. When passing back through an arch of the bridge, the boat capsized after striking a large piece of timber which had been carelessly left across the arch after some repairs. Some people were surprised that Lear, an experienced and sober man, should have tried to pass the bridge at that state of the tide, which caused a four foot drop to the down river side of the bridge. On the outward trip, some of the passengers walk to the up river side of the bridge, rather than pass through; perhaps everyone was tired on the way back and not fully alert to the risk?
James Burford was a Boot Maker 121 Strood High Street (Post Office Directory 1870), and at Canal Road (Post Office and Kelly's Directories 1878 and 1882)
295. Ledger on Ground
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM LEMON ESQ.
PURSER IN THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
4th FEBRUARY 1843
AGED 77 YEARS
William Lemon was formerly of East Stonehouse, Devon. (PCC Will PROB11/1975)
296. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE [OF]
WILLIAM LEONARD
WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 18[56]
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE LEONARD
WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
ALSO
CAROLINE WINIFRID
CHAMPION
WHO DIED 2nd MAY 1862
AGED 2 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
"To Him let little children come,
For He has said they may,
His Bosom then shall be their Home,
Here tears He'll wipe away"
ALSO
ROBERT LEONARD
[ ] AUGUST 187[9]
[AGED 80 YEARS]
ALSO
WILLIAM LAW
[ ]
297. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HERBERT EDWARD
DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
EDWARD AND MARY MABSON
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1896
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO OF
CHARLES JOSEPH MABSON
WHO DIED AT ROORKEE, EAST INDIA
APRIL 9th 1883 AGED 4 MONTHS
"Lost awhile our treasured love,
Gained forever safe above"
298. Small Square Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MABEL GERTRUDE
MARLIN
WHO DIED 15th DEC. 1984
AGED 84 YEARS
299. Headstone
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
CHRISTIAN WIFE OF
JAMES MARTIN OF THIS PARISH
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE] [ ] [OF] APRIL [1813]
[AGED 63 YEARS]
ALSO JAMES MARTIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[THE] [ ] OF JANUARY 1819
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN [JAMES?]
AND ANN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
LEFT SURVIVING ONE SON
EDWARD
300. Pedestal
[ALFRED JOHN]
[SON OF]
JOHN & ELIZA MARTIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 27th 1900
AGE 2 YEARS & 9 MONTHS
"Jesus called a little
child unto him"
301. Headstone and Curbs
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
WILLIAM PHILLIP MASTERS
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1902
IN HIS 20th YEAR
"On the Resurrection Morning,
Soul and Body meet again,
No more sorrow, no more weeping,
No more pain"
ALSO
MARY ANN MASTERS
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1924
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM PHILLIP MASTERS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1932
AGED 79 YEARS
William, Senior was in 1881 a Labourer in an Iron Works, and in 1901 a Labourer in a Cement Works (Census) William, Junior was a Railway Labourer (1901 Census) They lived in Bill Street.
302. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY MAUNDER
LATE OF LUTON IN THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1845
AGED 78 YEARS
"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"
Henry Maunder was a Farmer. He left legacies to the children of Thomas and Grace Mellish, including Henry Mellish of Strood, Fisherman. All his freehold property and personal estate, etc. went to his nephew, Richard Bennett of Strood, Fruiterer. One of his Executors was Robert Clements, "Gent." of Rochester; (Clements was a Tailor and five times Mayor of Rochester). Witnesses: Thomas Cook, Wheelwright of Luton and Humphrey Wickham, Solicitor of Strood. (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/PW19)
303. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES MOOREY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th OF DECEMBER 1815
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
PRUDENCE MOOREY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF FEBRUARY [1849]
AGED 88 YEARS
304. Tablet and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORENCE MAY ODDS
BORN 17th MARCH 1900
DIED 23rd SEPT. 1959
ALSO
ERNEST EDWARD GEORGE ODDS
DIED 7th MAY 1964
AGED 64 YEARS
305. Headstone
THOMAS PARRAMOREIn the background, left, is the headstone of James Crips; on the right, the church tower.
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS PARRAMORE
OF THE PARISH OF STROOD
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1780
AGED 47 YEARS ALSO PEGGY HIS DAUGHTER
[ ] AGED 7 YEARS AND [ ] DAUGHTER(S)
[ ] SON(S) WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
LIKEWISE MARGARET [ ]
[TH]OMAS, SARAH [ ]
[ ]
Thomas Parramore was a Butcher of Strood. His will is dated 7th August 1780leaves; to son Daniel Parramore, £400 Bank Stock, 3% at 21.To daughter, Elizabeth £150 in Bonds at 5%, £100 of which in the hands of Mr Miles of Chatham, and £50 in the hands of Mr Kirkman of Strood. To wife Margaret, all his money and residue. If Daniel dies before 21 his legacy shared between wife and daughter; if daughter dies before 21her legacy between wife and son. If both died then to wife. Recommends John Wilkins of Frindsbury, Yeoman and Richard Russell of Strood, Chandler to be joint Executors with wife. Wife to educate children until they receive interest of legacies.
Witnesses: Richard Mitchell and Andrew Vidion (PCC Will PROB11/1070)
306. Headstone, Flaking
IN
MEMORY OF
DANIEL PARRAM[ORE]
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED NOVR. 7Th [1804]
AGED 27 Y[EARS]
"Oh, Happy Soul [thy days are ended]?
[All thy mourning days below]?
[Go, by Angel Friends attended]?
[To the Throne of Jesus go]?"
Daniel Parramore was a Farmer, presumably son of the above. In his will, dated 7th September 1799, he leaves his personal estate to his two sisters, Mary Spratt and Elizabeth wife of William Miskin of Shorne, Blacksmith. Not a very informative will.
Witnesses: John Reading, servant to Mr Spratt and J. Gibbs, Attorney at Law, Strood (PCC Will PROB11/1417)
307. Headstone, Flaking
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHRISTIANA WIFE OF PHILLIP PEEK
OF STROOD PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th DAY OF MARCH 1829
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE PHILLIP PEEK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THR 30th DAY OF MAY 1841
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
[ ]
308. Headstone
IN MEMORY
OF JOSEPH PERRY
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
APRIL 26th 1780
AGED 35 YEARS
309. Headstone, Extremely Eroded
ALFRED [ ] POPE
WHO [ ]TH ON
[H]? M.S. [ ] [JUNE] 1899
[JUNE] 1899
[AGED 37 YEARS]
310. Small Square Tablet
GERRARD PRALL
DIED 8th MARCH 1982
AGED 94
MURIEL PRALL
(NEE WOOD)
DIED 22nd APRIL 1985
AGED 92
PRYOR see CANE
311. Headstone, Curbs, Small Railings
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE PUTTIFER
[WHO DIED] OCTOBER 10th 1888
[AGED] [38] YEARS
"[ ] be Content"
[ ]
RALPH see DOW
312. Curbs, Large Plot
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM RICHARDSON WHO DIED 16th OCT. 1884 AGED 67 YEARS
West Side
ALSO ELIZABETH RICHARDSON WHO DIED 11th NOV. 1901 AGED 82 YEARS
South Side
ALSO FRANCIS JOSEPH RICHARDSON WHO DIED 26th APRIL 1913 AGED 58 YEARS
East Side
ALSO CAROLINE RICHARDSON WHO DIED 4th DEC. 1939 AGED 89 YEARS
William Richardson was a Gardener of Windmill Street (1881 Census)
RYAN see DAVID
313. Headstone
Front Eroded, see Foot Stone
Rear
IN
MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH SALMON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 11th 1894
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest"
Foot Stone
H. S. 1820 : HUFIN SALMON, NOVEMBER 1820, AGED 40 YEARS
S. S. 1858 : SARAH SALMON, FEBRUARY 1858, AGED 61 YEARS
G.W. S. 1865 : GEORGE WILLIAM SALMON, DECEMBER 1865, AGED 4 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
Elizabeth was the wife of a Carpenter of Bill Street Road (1881 Census)
314. Curbs
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR EDWARD SAUNDERS
KILLED IN ACTION 27th AUGUST 1917 AGED 25 YEARS
East Side
WALTER SAUNDERS
WHO DIED 17th JUNE 1922 AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
Walter Saunders was a Cement Labourer of Canal Road (1891 Census)
315. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM SEDGWICK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 24th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1844
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM SEDGWICK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 15th DAY OF OCTOBER 1846
AGED 65 YEARS
William Sedgwick was a Farmer, of Hoo Common. His PCC Will, PROB11/ 2045, is dated 7th November 1839. To his wife Elizabeth all his household goods, money and debts for life. After her death, to William Sedgewick, son of Caroline Long, niece of testator, at 21 years. If he dies before 21, then to Caroline Tritton and husband, David Tritton, Hoyman of Sheerness, Mary Bromley of Little Chart, Sarah Chambers of Burham or Barham ? No Witnesses.
Administration Note: David Tritton and Charles Ford of Bethall Passage, Blue Town, Sheerness, swear on oath, that they witnessed testator sign the above will.
316. Coped Red Granite, Railings
South Side
CHARLES ROACH SMITH FSA
BORN AT LANDGUARD MANOR, I. W.
DIED AT TEMPLE PLACE, STROOD AUGUST 12th 1890
North Side
MARIA SMITH
BORN AT LANDGUARD, I. W.
DIED AT TEMPLE PLACE, STROOD AUGUST 20th 1874
Charles Roach Smith was a pioneer Archaeologist, especially in the City of London. He was the Founder of the British Archaeological Association, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquarians, elected with the largest ever majority; he was also a member of many continental learned societies. He publications include, Collectanea Antiqua, 7 vols., 1847, Illustrations of Roman London, 1857, Catalogue of London Antiquities, Antiquities of Richborough, 1850, Inventorium Sepulchrale, 1856,Revision of Stevenson's Dictionary of Roman Coins, 1886 and Retrospections, Social and Archaeological, 3 vols. He was also a keen horticulturist, among his creations in this field was the Strood Prolific Damson.
317. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH SMITH WHO DIED 30th DEC. 1937 AGED 65 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JOHN SMITH WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1940 AGED 71 YEARS
318. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND MARY STEPHENS
OF EAST PECKHAM
WHO DIED JANY. 28Th 1854
AGED 24 YEARS
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HER AFFECTIONATE SISTER
C S
SUTTON see TINDLE
319. Fallen Headstone, Very Eroded, Large Plot, Curbs
[ ]
[ ] WILLIAM TAYLOR
[ ] OCTOBER 1861
[AGED] 74 YEARS
[ ]
[ ] CAROLINE ANN
[ ]
[ ] [CEY]LON ?
[ ] JANUARY 18[ ]
THOMAS WILLI[AM] FRE[NCH ? ]
[ ] DECEMBER 18[ ]
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
ABRAHAM TAYLOR
DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
William Taylor was a Gardener of South Lodge, Wickham Street (1881 Census)
THEOBALDS see TIBALL
320. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN THORP
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 17th 1875 AGED 47 YEARS
"She is going now beneath the dust,
A loving wife and mother true and just,
In love she lived in peace she died,
With Jesus now she does reside"
ALSO ELIZA, GEORGE,
HENRY AND WALTER
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN THORP
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 31st 1894 AGED 72 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
John Thorp was a Cement Labourer of Back Alley (1881 Census)
321. Headstone
HERE
LYETH YE
BODY OF MARTHA
YE WIFE OF FRANCIS
TIBALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE YE [ ] MARCH
1708 AGED 58 YEARS
(THEOBALDS in the Register)
322. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS TINDLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 28th DAY OF
MAY 1876 IN THE 54th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS TINDLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 7th DAY OF
MAY 1892 IN THE 73rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 2ND DAY OF
MAY 1856 AGED 2 MONTHS
ALSO HELENA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF STANLEY SUTTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 3rd DAY OF
MAY 1887 AGED 28 YEARS
INTERRED AT WOLVERHAMPTON
Rear
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ROBERT ALEXANDER TINDLE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1892
AGED 39 YEARS
INTERRED AT BOW CEMETERY
ALSO GEORGE OATES TINDLE
WHO DIED JULY 14th 1897
AGED 36 YEARS
INTERRED AT DUBBS, NEW SOUTH WALES
ALSO FRANK TINDLE
KILLED IN ACTION AT ROODEPOORT, S. A.
MARCH 2nd 1901
AGED 33 YEARS
323. Ledger, Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
GEORGE TURNER
WHO DIED 24th MAY 1848
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH LAW
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND WIFE OF
WILLIAM LAW
WHO DIED 20th [AUGUST] 1867
[AGED 55 YEARS]
WILLIAM LAW
[ ] SON OF THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH LAW
[ ]
GEORGE FREDERICK
[ ]
[ ]
324. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIET
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN TURNER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST FEBY. 9Th 1894
AGED 56 YEARS
"I say to all lead a Godly Life"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN NORRIS TURNER
WHO DIED AUGUST 5th 1926
AGED 90 YEARS
325. Tablet and Curbs
TIMOTHY NICHOLAS WADE
2nd MARCH 1950 TO 21st APRIL 1963
"In God's Keeping"
ALSO HIS FATHER
REGINALD HENRY
12th JULY 1921 TO 30th MAY 1970
326. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND – PASSED AWAY 27th APRIL 1944
JAMES WAGHORN AGED 71 YEARS
North Side
ALSO FLORENCE JANE WAGHORN – DIED 19th NOVEMBER 1960
HIS DEAR WIFE AGED 84 YEARS
327. Tablet and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
ALFRED CHARLES WAGHORN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 3rd MARCH 1965
AGED 66 YEARS
"Kind, Loyal, Loving and True"
ALSO HIS LOVING WIFE
JESSE PRETORIA
23rd JUNE 1986
AGED 85
"Reunited"
328. Headstone, In Side of Cutting, North of North Aisle
IN
MEMORY OF
CORNELIUS WARREN
[WHO] WAS UNFORTUNATELY [DROWNED]?
FROM H.M. [ ]
IN THE MEDWAY [ ]
1812 [ ]
Cornelius Warren was apparently drowned in 1812, but I failed to find him in the Burial Register for not only 1812, but from 1810 – 1819?
329. Headstone, Plain Ledger, Once Railed, Wide Plot
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARY WEAL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 12th DAY OF DECEMBER 1873 AGED 86 YEARS
"Is not even Death a Gain,
To those whose Life to God was Given,
Glad to [ ] their [ ] the closer,
[ ] so open then in Heaven"
ALSO JOHN WEAL
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
2nd NOVEMBER 1861 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WEAL
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
20th ? MARCH 1870 AGED 69 YEARS
[ ]
CHARLES GEORGE
[ ]
ELIZABETH SARAH
[ ]
John Weal was a Navy (Greenwich) Pensioner of View Cottage, Home Street. (1861 Census)
330. Headstone
"Though Lost to Sight to Memory Dear"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
STEPHEN C. WELLER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 1st 1889
AGED 54 YEARS
"I loved him and no tongue can tell,
How much I loved him and how well,
God loved him too and thought it best,
To take my husband home to rest"
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS
SORROWING WIDOW
331. Headstone
Mr.
JOHN WHITEHEAD
WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1770 AGED [ ] [YEARS]
ALSO ANN? HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 19th DEC. 1794 ? AGED [ ]6 [YEARS]
ALSO FOUR OF HIS CHILDREN
MARY, JOHN AND THOMAS
DIED YOUNG
ELIZA WIFE OF
Mr. WILLM. [WILKINS] ?
WHO DIED 15th JAN 1793 AGED [ ]
332. Pedestal, Fallen Cross, Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALEX. JOHN WILLCOCKS
2nd LIEUT. ROYAL ENGINEERS
BORN AT JHANSI 9th DECEMBER 1881
DIED AT CHATTENDEN 15th JUNE 1902
"What I do thou knowest not now,
But thou shalt know hereafter"
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SECTION E INTERIOR OF CHURCHYARD - M.I.S OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, FRINDSBURY RECORDED BY DAVID WILLIAMS
All Saints Church, Frindsbury M.I.s with Index of names
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Section E - interior of Church
333. Ledger on Tower Floor, Originally in the Nave
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
Mr. JAMES ALMOND
OF FRINDSBURY, GENTLEMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY YE 14th ANNO DOM
1720 AGED 92 YEARS
AND ALSO
UNDER THIS STONE
LYETH THE BODY OF Mrs.
ELIZABETH ALMOND
WIFE OF Mr JAMES ALMOND
OF FRINDSBURY WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th
DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1706
AGED 77 YEARS
James Almond, Gentleman of Frindsbury, in his will dated 3rd September 1717, with two codicils of 9th September 1718 and 8th December 1718 left: To brother Thomas the Elder of Blackmore, Essex, Turner, £30 and £120 for his children, and his clothes. To niece Sarah Butler, daughter of his brother Henry £25.To cousin James barefoot, son of his brother in law, Robert Barefoot late of Loose, Husbandman, £5 To cousins Robert and Henry Barefoot, brothers of James £25 each. The "his loving friend Samuel Gibson of Strood, Clerk" (sometime Vicar of Frindsbury) £20. To "loving friend " Richard Sheafe of Rochester, Gent. £15,desires him to assist Executor in recovering debts. To servant maid Mary Woolgate "for her faithful service" £80 if she is still with him at his death, if so, also his Sea Chest, lock and key; bed and furnishings of her room, other furniture, plate, etc. His Bible, and other books, including Doctor Gibbs "Soul's Conflict" and Baxter's "Call". All his clothes and residue of household effects to be sold to pay costs etc. To four great grandchildren, Mary, Anne, Frances and James Harvey children of his late grand daughter, Elizabeth Mott by his late grandson, John Harvey, late of Bishopsgate, Silk Dyer, £80 each at 21 years of age or day of marriage. To grandson William Mott of London, Gent. £550 out of debts due to testator. Residue to Samuel Gibson, his Executor.
Witnesses: Andrew Fox, Thomas Lane and Richard Sheafe, Jun.
Codicils:
A: Brother Thomas is dead, James Barefoot is dead. The £30 and £120 to Thomas's children. Clothes to Thomas's two sons. £20 extra to Mary Woolgate. £5 to Richard Sheafe
Witnesses: Andrew Fox, William Beford and Henry Ipee
B: Revokes legacy of £550 for William Mott, he now gets £500
Witnesses: Andrew Fox, Henry Ipee and Thomas Lane (PCC Will PROB11/575)
334. Black Marble Tablet on Tower Floor
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE ANDERSON, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 2nd 1770
AGED 56YEARS
ALSO WHILTSHIRE HIS SON DEPARTED
THIS LIFE DECR. 24Th 1769 AGED 7 YEARS
335. Ledger on Tower Floor, Originally in Nave, (Inscription in Cupboard)
IN MEMORY OF
THE REVD. THOS. AXTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBY. 25Th 1764 IN THE 30th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
Rev. Thomas Axton left a PCC Will PROB11/896, dated 11th February 1764. He doesn't seem to have much to bequeath, and the will is rather touching in it's sentiments. He "desires to be buried in the church in the middle aisle, just opposite the desk". His wife, Elizabeth is Executor; to her he leaves, furniture, plate, books, cash and profits from his living. After her death, to "the child she is pregnant with by me" Although he has nothing to bequeath her, he gives his "dying thanks to his faithful friend, Mrs De La Creuze, for her tender care and generous support of me, from Infancy to Manhood, when I was bereaved of every other friend". His wife is to return to Mrs De La Creuze, a miniature portrait of her late husband, Stephen De La Creuze. Witnesses: Mary Master(s)? and Hans Sloane (is the latter a relation of the Hans Sloane, whose collections started the British Museum?)
336. North Wall of North Aisle, Probably was on North Nave Wall ?
NEAR THIS PLACE
LIES INTERRED THE BODY
OF Mr. THOMAS AYRES
OF THIS PARISH GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 17th 1796
AGED 48 YEARS
Thomas Ayres, will dated 1795, Farm and Estate of Goddington, which he purchased from Mr. Joshua Marshall, 45 acres and all buildings, stock, etc. to his niece Mary Ann Hopkins. (Mary Ann Hopkins later sold Goddington to George Gunning). Property and land in Hoo and Frindsbury, total about 168 acres held on lease from Mr. Thomas Hills of Rochester, to his nephew Thomas Hopkins.
Codicil: Include in the Goddington estate, a Windmill let on lease to John Clarke (PCC Will PROB11/1276)
337. Brass Plaque, South Wall of Tower
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
IN MEMORY OF JOHN ROSE BAKER
SARAH ANNE HIS WIFE AND THEIR THREE
SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
THE CLOCK IS PLACED IN THE CHURCH TOWER
BY THEIR SURVIVING DAUGHTERS
MARIANNE BAKER
AND
FANNY MANSEL JONES
SEPT. 1911
338. Black marble Ledger on Floor, East End of North Aisle, Originally in Chancel
IN MEMORY
OF Mr PHILLIP BOGHURST, GENT.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 16th OF FEBRUARY 1792
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO OF Mrs ANN BOGHURST
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
Mr PHILLIP BOGHURST
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 22nd OF MAY
1794 AGED 74 YEARS
LIKEWISE WILLIAM SON OF
PHILLIP & ELIZ. BOGHURST
WHO DIED THE 15h OF MAY 1816
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH THE WIFE OF
Mr PHILLIP BOGHURST OF ASHFORD IN THIS
COUNTY, SOLICITOR WHO DIED ON THE 25th MAY
1820 AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO OF PHILLIP BOGHURST ESQUIRE LATE
OF GADSHILL AND FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 12th OF SEPTEMBER
1821 IN THE 71st YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ELIZ. BOGHURST WIFE OF THE ABOVE
PHILLIP BOGHURST ESQ. OF GADSHILL
WHO DIED THE 21st OF JULY 1825
IN THE 71st YEAR OF HER AGE
Phillip Boghurst, died 1792, by his will dated 10th September 1779 , left Brundy (sic) Farm at Allhallows, (Binney Farm ), occupied by Henry Edmeades to wife Ann, after her death to son Phillip. Home Street Farm in Frindsbury in own occupation, 25 acres, and 30 acres at Haver or Heather Street in Frindsbury and Cliffe, and 30 acres at Noake Street in Frindsbury occupied by Richard Denton, to wife Ann, after her death to son Richard. Newhall Farm in Allhallows, 80 acres, in his own occupation to son Richard. Property, with carpenter's yard, at Oysterland at Stoke, occupied by James Chambers, woodland called Charlie Hook, 9 acres in Aylesford, occupied by self, and cousin Ann Boghurst to son Phillip. Property at Gore Green at Higham to son-in-law John Button. Leasehold Manor or Manor Place, in Frindsbury occupied by son Phillip, household goods, cattle, corn, hay, etc. to son Phillip. House hold goods from Home Street to wife Ann, all farm stock in his hands to son Richard. To John Button £100 (PCC Will PROB11/1219)
Phillip Boghurst, died 1821, left a PCC Will, PROB11/1649, dated 15th August 1818. It is rather long and has complicated trusts. He desires that, "I may be privately and decently interred in the chancel of the parish church of Frindsbury, as near as may be to the remains of my late father and mother". Property to nephew, John Button, Esq. of Stifford Lodge, Essex, upon several trusts. Freehold in Frindsbury Street in Frindsbury, in occupation of sister, Ann Button, to his wife, Elizabeth; if she pre-deceases him, then to sons and daughter, Phillip, John, Edward and Elizabeth Kirkman, equally. His half share of woodland called Chart Hook in Aylesford to sons and daughter above. Binney farm in Allhallows, in his own occupation, to son Phillip for life. To John Button, farm at Bill Street, Frindsbury, for life. Stock and implements at Frindsbury Street and Binney, to son John. Household goods, books, paintings, etc. carriages, harness, saddles, etc. to John Button and son Phillip, upon trust; wife to use same, for life. Witnesses: Thomas Bentley, Higham, Charles Bathurst, Strood and D. B. Lewis, Rochester.
339. Classical Marble Tablet, Draped Sarcophagus, on East Wall of North Aisle,
Originally on Chancel Wall ?
TO THE MEMORY OF
PHILLIP BOGHURST ESQUIRE
OF WORTHING, SUSSEX
LATE OF ASHFORD IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DIED 17th AUGUST 1848
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO TO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AT ASHFORD 25th MAY 1820
AGED 29 YEARS
BOGHURST see BUTTON
340. Classical Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
IN MEMORY
OF
THE REVD. NICHOLAS BROWNE D. D.
OF ST. MARGARET'S NEXT ROCHESTER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1810
AGED 73
ALSO
OF MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
NICHOLAS BROWNE
WHO DIED AUGUST 21st 1815
AGED 75
341. Brass Plaque, South Wall, South Aisle
IN MEMORY OF
MARTIN BULMER
COUNTY SURVEYOR
BORN AUG: 2nd 1809 DIED OCT: 1879
(Buried at Strood)
BURGIS see FOWLER
342. Elaborate Monument, Stone Lower and Pedimented Wooden Top with Caryatids,
West Wall of South Aisle
HERE DOTH THOMAS BUTTLER REMAINE DENNIS THE WIFE OF THOMAS BUTTLEER
THAT SARVED QUEENE ELYZABETHE ALL WAS BURIED THE SECOND DAY OF JANUARY
HEERE RAINE ANNO DOM 1607
IN INGLAND, FRANSE, AND SPANE MARGARET THE WIFE OF THOMAS BUTTLER
IN IRLAND, SCOTLAND WITH THE BEST WAS BURED THE THIRD OF FERUARYE
AND HEARE IN GRAVE HIS CORPS DOOTH
RESTE
A. D. 1621 ANO DOM 1617
343. Classical Marble Tablet, East Wall of North Aisle, Originally on Chancel Wall ?
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Mrs. ANN BUTTON RELICT OF THE LATE
JOHN BUTTON ESQUIRE
OF STIFFORD LODGE IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX
AND DAUGHTER OF
PHILLIP AND ANN BOGHURST FORMERLY
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th DAY OF OCTOBER 1821
IN THE 74th YEAR OF HER AGE
344. Ledger on Tower Floor, Originally in Chancel ?
MARY THE WYFE OF [ROBERT]
CHAMBERLAYNE DYED
THE 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY
1634
AGED [ ] YEARS
345. Ledgers Recorded by John Thorpe in Registrum Roffenses in 1769, (not found in 2011,
although there may be a part of the inscription of one of these on the Tower Floor)
Mrs JOANNA CHAMBERLAYNE
THE WIFE OF
Mr ROBERT CHAMBERLAYNE
PASTOR OF STROOD
WHO DIED THE 20th DAY OF
FEBRUARIE 1626
------
THOMAS CHAMBERLAYNE
SCHOOLMASTER
SONNE OF Mr ROBERT CHAMBERLAYNE
PASTOR
AND REPENTENCE SWEETING, A STRANGER
WHO WAS BY GOD'S PROVIDENCE DEPRIVED
OF HIS LIFE AT ROCHESTER BRIDGE
BOTH BURIED TOGETHER THE 9th OCTOBER
1631
----
Mr. ROBERT CHAMBERLAYNE
PASTOUR OF STROUD
DIED 1st OF JUNE
1639
346. Brass Plaque,with Cross, North Wall, North Aisle
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ROSANNA (ROSE) CLARKE
RELICT OF HENRY ROBERT CLARKE H.E.I.C.
MAGISTRATE AND COLLECTOR, BENGAL RESIDENCY
BORN AUGST. 27Th 1836 DIED MARCH 8th 1889
"She Feared God, and Loved Well,
Both Man and Bird and Beast"
347. Ledger, Formerly in the Nave (From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses,1769)
HERE LYETH
IN EXPECTATION OF A
GLORIOUS RESURRECTION
THE BODDI OF
ANN COUCHMAN
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN COUCHMAN GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OCTOBER ANNO 1664
348. Stained Glass Window East, Wall, South Aisle
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THOMAS HERMITAGE DAY J.P. BORN JAN. 12th 1802 DIED DEC. 9th 1869
349. Brass Plaque on Pulpit
PRESENTED TO ALL SAINTS CHURCH, FRINDSBURY ON IT'S
RESTORATION AND ENLARGEMENT IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE
REVD. JAMES FORMBY WHO WAS FOR 54 YEARS (1827-1881) VICAR
OF THIS PARISH BY HIS AFFECTIONATE CHILDREN NOVR. 1884
350. Brass Plaque,( below above)
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING
MEMORY OF FRANCIS WILLIAM FORSTER
ELDEST SON OF FRANCIS AND LOLA P. FORSTER
WHO WAS CALLED HOME ON THE EVE OF PALM
SUNDAY APRIL 15th 1905 AGED 13 YEARS
"Is it Well with the Child, It is Well"
351. Ledger on Tower Floor, Originally in Nave
[HERE]
LYETH THE BODY OF
JOHN FOWLER
OF ROCHESTER WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE[APRIL]
THE 4th 1715 AGED 64 YEARS
AS ALSO MARY THE WIFE
OF [JOHN] FOWLER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 6th DAY OF NOVEMBER
1719 AGED 68 YEARS
HERE [ALSO] LYETH THE BODY OF
[SUSANNA]H BURGIS, SPINSTER
[LATE OF TOWN] MALLING WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 24th
[MAY] 1795 AGED 55 YEARS
John Fowler, of Rochester, Gent. By his will of 27th February 1712 (13) left Lands, property all goods and chattels to wife Mary. To grandson John Burges, his house. To grand daughter Mary Burges after his wife's death the "Flushing Inn" in Rochester, occupied by Abel Bourne. Also to Mary Burges house in occupation of James Reed. To kinsman John Fidge £10 to buy mourning To friend Richard Cleave 21 shillings and six pence to buy a ring. To daughter Susan Burges wife of John Burges of Rochester, Gent. £100, after his wife's death. Residue to son (in law) John Burges and Susan , after his wife's death. If his wife remarry, she gets £200 after her marriage. In such a case, all property left to her goes to John and Susan Burges. John Burges, Executor
Witnesses: Nathaniel Howell, Rabra Ladd and John Ladd (PCC Will PROB11/546)
FOX see NASH
352. Stone Tablet, South Wall Nave, West End
IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF
PERCY GATES
A DEVOTED SERVANT OF THIS CHURCH
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MARCH 15th 1947
"For not he that Commendeth Himself is
Approved but whom the Lord Commended"
353. Ledger on Tower Floor, Originally in the Nave?
[HERE]
[LYETH YE BODY OF]
HENRY GRANGER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 12th OF DECEMBER
1724
AGED 60 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE THREE SONS
JOHN, WILLIAM AND HENRY
ALSO
HERE LYETH YE BODY OF
SUSANNA GRANGER
WIFE OF HENRY GRANGER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
YE 7th OF DECEMBER 1722
AGED 74 YEARS
Henry Grainger was a Farmer of Frindsbury. By his will of 20th April 1721, he left to his wife Susanna, all the household goods she brought him on marriage; also £100 and three freehold properties in Eastgate Street in Rochester, occupied by William Lander, Thomas Mills and Mrs. Childs, also two leasehold properties in Strood, occupied by Jonathan Hernden and Thomas Everest. The Eastgate properties to son William after mother's death, the Strood properties to son John after mother's death. Farm and land at Cliffe occupied by Widow Finch to son John; to son William half share of property at Ham Mill near Birling, also all other property, money, money owed, mortgages and securities on the other half of the Ham Mill property. To son Henry, half share of property at Birling occupied by Thomas Meopham, also mortgage and other securities on other half of Birling property. To mother Grace Grainger of East Gaskin in Berkshire, annuity of £5 p a paid by three sons. To Minister and Churchwardens of Frindsbury, £5 to be laid out on bread for the parish poor, first 5/- on the first Sunday after his funeral, then 5/- each Sunday until £5 spent. To grandson William Grainger, son of John, £20 to remain with son Henry, until grandson is 21.If grandson dies before 21, then £20 to his executors and administrators. To sister Judeth Greenhill and nephews and nieces, Joseph, John, Mariam and Ann Grainger,sons and daughters of brother Joseph £5 each. Requests friend Mr. George Lattenden of Frindsbury to advise Executors,£5 to him. Residue between three sons. Son John, shall bring back in "Hotch Pott"* £140 already given him, same applies to son William for sum of £120. Executors Susanna Grainger and Henry Grainger
Witnesses: Almon Hill, [ ?] Wharam and Thomas? Sheafe. (Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will DRa/PW6)
*Hotch Pott : "gathering together properties for purpose of securing equality of division", Oxford English Dictionary.
354. Classical Marble Tablet, Weeping Female over a Draped Sarcophagus, N. Wall, N. Aisle.
Originally in Chancel or N. Nave Wall?
IN THE FAMILY VAULT IN THE CHURCH YARD ARE DEPOSITED
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF GEORGE GUNNING OF GODDINGTON IN THIS PARISH, ESQ.
WHO DIED JANUARY 21st 1821 IN THE 69th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HE WAS FOR MANY YEARS A DEPUTY LIEUTENANT AND AN ACTIVE MAGISTRATE OF THIS COUNTY
AND EXECUTED THE DUTIES OF THOSE SITUATIONS WITH THE STRICTEST IMPARTIALITY AND JUSTICE
BY THE PATIENCE OF HIS INVESTIGATIONS AND CORRECTNESS OF HIS DECISIONS
HE GAINED THE LOVE AND ESTEEM OF HIS NEIGHBOURS
UNSULLIED IN PRINCIPAL INTEGRITY WAS THE MODEL OF HIS CONDUCT
AND IN HIM WERE UNITED THE INESTIMABLE VIRTUES
OF AN AFFECTIONATE FATHER, A FIRM FRIEND AND A JUST AND HONEST MAN
ALSO IN THE SAME VAULT ARE INTERRED THE REMAINS
OF ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER THE 10th A. D. 1810 AGED 52 YEARS
OF MARY WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1815 AGED 21 YEARS
AND OF ANN WHO DIED MAY 15th 1803 AGED 23 YEARS DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE
THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THE DEPARTED WORTH
BY HIS FOUR SONS
GEORGE, PETER, ROBERT AND WILLIAM
(Agricultural Plaque, Figure,Plough and Wheat Sheaf)
"Verite Sans Peur"
HALL see KIDWELL
355. Brass Plaque, Between Nave and Chancel, S. Side
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THE REV. WILLIAM HANSON JACKSON M. A.
25 YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH AND FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE
FRINDSBURY BRANCH OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MENS' SOCIETY
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 10th 1905
THIS TABLET WAS PLACED HERE BY HIS FELLOW MWMBERS
R.I.P.
356. Brass Plaque, South Wall of Tower
THE ABOVE WINDOW WAS ERECTED IN LOVING
MEMORY OF CAPTAIN WALDRON BARRS KELLY
WHO DIED AT SLIGO JULY 12th 1847
OF ANN EDITH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AT TORQUAY MAY 19th 1874 AND OF
GERALD PEARSON KING-HARMAN KELLY THEIR GRANDSON
WHO DIED AT BARBADOS JUNE 22nd 1888
357. Ledger, with Roundel of Crossed Bones, etc. Tower Floor, Originally in Nave
HERE LYETH INTERRED
THE BODY OF Mr HENRY
KIDWELL SENIOR OF THE PARISH
OF STROUD WHO [DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
YE 30th DAY OF JANUARY IN YE YEAR OF
OUR LORD 1708/9
AND IN YE 64th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE LYETH [YE BODY]
OF ELIZABETH KIDWELL THE
WIFE OF Mr HENRY KIDWELL
(ABOVE NAMED) WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 30th OF NOVEMBER
1713 AGED 71 YEARS
HERE LYETH INTERRED
THE BODY OF Mr HENRY KIDWELL
[JUNIOR] LATELY OF THE CITTY
OF ROCHESTER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 2[6th] DAY OF
OCTOBER IN YE YEAR OF
OUR LORD 1707
IN THE 31st YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO HERE LIETH THE BODY OF [ELIZA]
HALL WIFE OF MORGAN [HALL] [ OF MAIDSTONE]
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE HENRY &
ELIZABETH KIDWELL WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE MARCH YE 27th [1723] IN THE 51st
YEAR OF HER AGE LEFT ISSUE
[NINE] SONS AND [2] DAUGHTERS
Henry Kidwell, Senior, of Strood, was a Block Maker. His will is dated 1st May 1708. To his wife Elizabeth, for life, 5 parcels of land called Marsh Barn and salt marsh, totalling 34 acres at Hoo, occupied by ------ Charton. Several parcels of marsh land, containing 60 acres, and house in Hoo to daughter Elizabeth, "now wife of Morgan Hall of Maidstone, Hoyman". To wife Elizabeth for life or re-marriage, parcel of land in Chatham, near the Water Mill, commonly called Chatham Mill, and adjoining the way to the parish church, house known by the sign of The Cross Keys, adjoins other side of the land Two newly built houses on part of the land in Chatham, in occupation of Coppin, Mead and Viowt? To his wife for life; after her death to his daughter Elizabeth Hall. His daughter, Elizabeth to pay two annuities of £12 to his grand daughter Mary Kidwell, daughter of his son Henry. One annuity of £12 from Marsh Barn in Hoo, the other from the Chatham property. Leasehold estate, household and personal estate to wife Elizabeth. Residue shared between wife, daughter and grand daughter in third shares?
Executors: Wife, Elizabeth and Morgan Hall. Testator makes mark.
Witnesses: Julius Casar, Thomas Huggins and Richard Pickering.(Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW46)
Son Henry Kidwell, who died in 1707 was a Hoyman of St. Nicholas, Rochester. (Inventory of estate, no will) An Hoyman was the owner of small ships which could carry general cargoes, on the Thames and Medway and up river to places such as Maidstone
Elizabeth Kidwell's will, dated 24th November 1713, states she was "of Maidstone"; she left to her daughter in law, Susan Kidwell, widow, and her daughter, Mary, £7 to share. Residue to daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Morgan Hall of Maidstone, Hoyman; daughter also Executor.
Witnesses: Anne Hunter (mark of), Edward Ross and John Blunt
(PCC Will PROB11/538)
358. Ledger on Tower Floor, Originally in Nave?
HERE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH LARKIN
WIFE OF HARTLEY LARKIN
FOREMAN AFLOAT OF HIS MAJ.
DOCKYARD AT CHATHAM
SHE DEPARTED YS LIFE YE 12th DAY
OF DECR. 1771 AGED 62 YEARS
SHE LEFT ISSUE FOUR DAUGHTERS
SUSANNAH
ELIZABETH
} LARKIN
MARY
ANN
359. Black Marble Ledger, on Floor of North Aisle, East End, Originally in Nave?
FRANCES LONG
OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
DIED SEP. YE 22nd 1794
AGED 71 YEARS
REBECCA LONG
OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
DIED OCT. YE 5th 1794
AGED 82 YEARS
Frances and Rebecca Long were sisters of Elizabeth Moorcock, and of Mary Boghurst, wife of John. Hence the burials in Frindsbury Church. Mary also died in 1794 and was buried in Strood Church. They held Sharsted Farm and other lands at Chatham.
360. Inscription on Brass Candelabra in Chancel
THE GIFT OF Mr RICHARD MASTERS LATE OF THIS PARISH ANNO DOM 1747
FRIENDSBURY CHURCH
361. Ledger, North of the Above, Originally in Chancel?
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE REVD. WILLIAM PHILLIP MENZIES M. A.
THIRTY [ONE] YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] OF DECEMBER 1818
AGED 62 YEARS
HERE LIKEWISE ARE DEPOSITED THE
REMAINS OF LUCY MENZIES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE APRIL 16th 1819
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF
VERE JANE MENZIES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS BORN ON THE 24th OF FEBY. 1796
AND DIED ON THE SAME DAY
362. Ledger with Armorial Crest, Floor of East End of North Aisle, Originally in Nave?
IN MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN MOOR[COCK]
[LATE] OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AU[GUST] [ ] 1761
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH MOORCOCK
HIS WIFE DIED MARCH
22nd 1778 AGED 70 YEARS
Benjamin Moorcock was an Apothecary of Chatham. By his will dated 4th September 1738, he left his woodland named Twiddle Hoath or Amner Wood, purchased from [ ] Harrison, and two farms at Darland, one purchased from Robert and William Walker, the other left him by his father, in occupation of James Stone. Woodland of about 133 acres in Gillingham and Chatham, his house barn, stables and 22 acres of four fields called Blacklands or Walnut Tree Field, Windmill Field, seven acres and field behind house in occupation of William [ ]otherton, Thomas Posse in Chatham and St. Margaret's, which he purchased from his sister Sybella Fowl, Rebecca Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Thomas Moorcock and [ ] Moorcock. House hold goods, money to wife Elizabeth . If there is any child by his wife then half his real estate to such child at 21, the other half after his wife's death. Executor, Elizabeth Moorcock
Witnesses: [ ] Gibbons, [ ] Blummer and [ ] Milton? (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW59)
Elizabeth Moorcock, by her will of 25th May 1771, left all her property in Chatham and St. Margaret's, occupied by John Louth, to her sister Mary, wife of John Boghurst of Strood, Yeoman. After Mary's death to niece Elizabeth Boghurst, daughter of Mary. Half share of Sharsted Farm in Chatham and Lidsing, 40 acres of woodland at Buvill Hill in Chatham, Gillingham and Boxley, land at Peusiux in Hartlip, leaseholds from Dean and Chapter of Rochester. Other land left to her by her mother Elizabeth Long, to her sister Rebecca Long. Her clothes, some silver best Moissona Quilt to sister Mary Boghurst. To Rebecca, £200 , to niece Elizabeth Boghurst £50, cousin Ann Boghurst, daughter of late uncle Nicholas Boghurst, £20.To Mary and Hannah Lowdell of Chatham £10 each. Residue to sister Frances Long, who is also Executor.
Witnesses: Mary Town, Robert Wise and Thomas Tomlyn. (Consistory Court of Rochester Will DRb/PW61)
363. Ledger with Armorial Crest, Tower Floor, Originally in Chancel
HERE LYETH THE BODY
OF ROBERT MYNORS ESQ.
LATE GOVENOR OF UPNOR
CASTLE WHOO DYED
OCT. THE 15th IN THE
54th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ANO. 1694
Robert Mynors, Governor of their Majesties' Castle of Upnor, by his will of 11th November 1691, to his niece Katherine Mynors, daughter of brother George, now wife of William Mynors, and two of her children who shall then be living, £300, after Katherine's death to her two eldest children. To niece Juliana Mynors , daughter of brother Richard. £150, to niece Ann ,sister of the above, £100. To his clerk, Robert Sellers, £5, to nephew Robert Mynors son of George, £200, subject to conditions. To niece Elizabeth Mynors daughter of George, "for her care and pains of me in my sickness", £700 besides £300 of her father's estate, in all £1,000, provided his debts are paid. Niece Elizabeth Mynors, Executor
Witnesses: John Younger, William Gibson and John Kirby (PCC Will PROB11/423)
364. Ledger on Tower Floor, Originally in Nave
HERE LYETH YE BODY
OF Mr SOTHERNE
NASH
CARPENTER OF HIS MAJ. SHIP
MARLBOROUGH WHO
DEPARTED YS LIFE YE 27th
OF MARCH 1725
AGED 48 YEARS
HERE LYETH INTERRED YE BODY OF
Mrs THEODOSIA NASH DAUGHTER
OF LIEUT. FOX & WIFE OF Mr SOTHERNE
NASH [SHIPWRIGHT] OF FRINDSBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE YE [5th ] OF
NOVEMBER 1720 AGED 28 YEARS
8 MONTHS & 22 DAYS
365. Coloured Alabaster Wall Monument with Arms, South Wall, South Aisle
HENRY NEEDLERHenry Needler, of Quarry House, was the grandfather of Henry Needler 1690 – 1718, the Poet and Henry Needler, 1685 – 1760, the Musician. They are buried in the south aisle , probably near to this monument.
HENRICI
NEEDLER
GENEROSUS
HEIC JUXTA SITUS EST
QUI OBIIT QUARTO DIE MENSIS
AUGUSTII ANNO DMI 1661
IN CUJUS MEMORIAM
JANA NEEDLER
UXOR EJUS RELICTA MARMOR HOC
(MOESTISSIMI ARMORIS ERGO)
POSUIT
"MORTE, ITUR AD IMORTALITATEM"
Henry Needler, died 1661, was born at Horley, Surrey in 1619. By the 1650's he was living in St. Nicholas, Rochester, where his two sons were baptised, John in 1652 and Henry in 1654. He was a Lt. Colonel in the Parliamentary Militia, and in 1653 he was a Commissioner for Kent. In 1660 he took out a lease from the Bridge Wardens on Quarry House, Frindsbury. After his death, his widow, Jane took over the lease, which she held for a further 24 years. Henry's will, is dated 2nd August 1661, only 2 days before he died. The will was not proved until 1675! The arms on his monument in the south aisle are said to be of Scrace, not Needler, Henry's mother was a Scrace. In his will he bequeathed to son Henry, property and land called Pound Marsh at Pevensey Marsh in Sussex, occupied by William Peckham, property and land in Woodmancote, occupied by Edward Hill, land elsewhere in Sussex, and £100. To son John , £500; to his "loving kinsman", Henry Sheafe, 50 shillings, to his "loving brother", John, 50 shillings. Residue to wife Jane, she to take care of tuition and education of his sons during their minority; Jane appointed Executor, brother John, Overseer, to assist her. Witnesses: William Laughton and Francis Brooker (PCC Will PROB11/348)
Henry's son, Henry, married Rose Watson, daughter of Robert Watson of Frindsbury, in London in 1686, (see Watson Monument). Henry, Jnr died in London in 1692, and was buried at Frindsbury but there never seems to have been a monument to him. His son, also Henry was born in 1690 and was employed in the Navy Office. He was a minor poet and notable essayist acquainted with the leading intellectual and literary circles of his day. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, says of him, "The essay-like "familiar letters", mostly dating from 1709 – 1711, touch on a variety of moral and philosophical themes, and are of particular interest on account of the intellectual influences they reflect"
Again there never seems to have been a monument for this Henry, who death at the early age of 28, may have been due to a brain tumour?
366. On Tower Floor, Probably Originally in South Aisle
UNDERNEATH
LYETH THE REMAINS OF
HENRY NEEDLER ESQ.
DESCENDED FROM & WAS THE LAST
OF AN ANCIENT FAMILY OF THE
NEEDLERS OF SURREY
AND DIED AT LONDON
THE 8th OF AUGUST 1760
IN THE 75th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO THE BODY OF EASTER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
HENRY NEEDLER ESQ.
WHO DIED THE 27th OF MAY 1783
AGED 90 YEARS
At this point, I hope the repetition of Henry is not too confusing!
The poet's cousin, yet another Henry,* was the son of John Needler, 1652 – 1714. This Henry was born in 1685, and eventually rose to be Accountant General in the Excise Office. He too, was a talented youth, more so than his cousin. His talent was in the field of music, particularly as a violin player. As a young man he was taught by Daniel Purcell, younger brother of the famous Henry Purcell, he was also a pupil of John Bannister, first violin at the Drury Lane Theatre. Needler was reputed to be the finest performer of Corelli's music in, he was said to have been the first to play Corelli's music in England. Had he not been a "Gentleman" he would undoubtedly have been an outstanding professional. I suppose that because, no matter how gifted he was, he was still a "Gentleman Amateur ", so no mention is made of his talents on his monument? He was associated with Thomas Britton, a charcoal merchant, who formed a music society and performed contemporary music at his house in Clerkenwell. Concerts were also given at the homes of noblemen, "I made Mrs. Taylor a visit this afternoon, when I met Mr. Needler; he played two or three solos sweetly upon his violin; it soothed some of my melancholy thoughts, and I was very sorry when he had done" Letter from Mrs. Pendarver to Mrs. Ann Granville, 5th December 1729----Life and Correspondence of Mrs. Delaney, Vol. 1, p.228. Needler was also a friend of Handel, who frequently visited his house, in fact, among the 28 volumes of Needler's music transcriptions in the British Library is one of the few copies of the earliest version of The Messiah. Henry' s gravestone was originally in the south aisle, where all the Frindsbury Needlers are probably buried; perhaps a notice to this effect, highlighting the talent interred here could be displayed on the wall?
By his will dated 26th February 1753, he left £500 to his sister Elizabeth, his personal estate to his wife, Hester. The reversion of his real estate at Horley to his wife and sister; after their deaths, the remainder to his cousin, William Truman of St. John, Westminster, House Painter. If the latter has no issue of his body, then to his aunt Elizabeth Robbins, wife of Samuel of Brentford, if she has no issue of her body, to his "own right heirs".
Witnesses: Thomas Stevenson, Goulston Bruere and Francis Marshall – of the Excise Office (PCC Will PROB11/434)
*There is an engraved portrait of Henry Needler in Hawkins, History of the Practise and Science of Music, 1776
Henry's wife, Hester (oddly, Easter on the gravestone?) is also represented in the British Library with 1 volume of anthems of her own composition. On her death the following appeared in the Gentleman's Magazine, 27th January 1783, "At Dorking, Surrey, Mrs. H. Needler relict of H.N. Esq., in her 91st year.............A lady greatly beloved by all who knew her, for her benevolent disposition"
By her will dated 25th June 1782, she desired to be buried in Frindsbury Church in the same grave as her" late dear husband". Stock of three and a half per cent Bank annuities of 1758 to Henry Newnum of Dorking, in trust for the maintenance and education of Mary Hill daughter of her late niece Sarah, during her minority. If she dies before 21,with no lawful issue, then £200 plus interest, to Ann Saunders, Elizabeth Hall and Henry Newnum. To Henry Newnum £500 of same stock. To Mary Hall and Mary Dolland, grand daughters of late sister, Mary Barnsley, £50 each. To Catherine Capps wife of -------- Capps eldest daughter of of Sarah Truman, widow, Thomas Truman and Sarah Truman, spinster, £650, other part of the stock. To Thomas, Elizabeth, Mary and Maria Robbins of Old Brentford, children of late husband's aunt £650, other part of stock. To Margaret Whaley of Ridge, Hertfordshire, spinster and niece of Jane Sage, dec. £50 To Sarah Philpot daughter of Henry and Catherine Slater, dec. wife of ------- Philpot, of Clare Court, near Clare Market, London, Hatter, and to Catherine, sister of Sarah Philpot, £25 each. To Elizabeth Shiply of the Poultry, City of London, niece of Hannah Jones, widow, dec. £20. To Gabriel Mathias of Scotland Yard, Westminster, Gent., £50. To Henry Newnum, of Dorking, Gent., £50 and Iron Chest. To John Humphrey and --------- Jupp of Horley, Surrey Yeomen, £25 in trust, for poor of parish of Horley. To Mrs. Mary Deane of Dorking and Henry Newnum £12 for the poor of Dorking. To Richard Barnes of Reigate, Gent., the pictures of my great grandfather and of Mrs. Rose Needler which are now at Mrs. Deane's. To Godson, Henry Cooke, son of Doctor Cooke, £50 at 21. To Mrs. Mary Deane of Dorking, £20. All household goods and clothes, to Henry Newnum, much of which was left with him when she moved out of his house. To Elizabeth Lyden of Plough Court, Carey Street, London, spinster, £20; if she is dead, same sum to her niece now living with her. Quarter of residue to niece Ann Saunders, quarter to niece Elizabeth Hall, remaining half to Henry Newnum. Executors, Gabriel Mathias and Henry Newnum.
Witnesse: Edward Turner and Heath Langley (PCC Will PROB11/1105)
The portrait is of Rose Needler, nee Watson. I wonder where it is now, and whether the identity of the sitter is known?
367. Ledger Formerly in South Aisle, ( From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, 1769)
UNDER THIS STONE LYETH
BURIED THE BODY OF
ROBERT OLIVER, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF SEPTEMBER
ANNO 1666
Robert Oliver's will is dated 16th September 1666. He is now living in the parish of Frindsbury. No mourning to be given, but 40 shillings to poor of parish where he is buried. £10 to 10 poor widows, 20 shillings each. To sister, Susan Oliver, widow of brother, Thomas, £30 to be paid to Robert Oliver, son of brother Thomas; £150 to Susan Oliver, daughter of brother, Thomas.£100 of these legacies to Executor and Overseer. Six months after testator's death interest to be paid to Susan Oliver, the mother for bringing up children, until Robert is 21 and Susan 18. If both die before 21 and 18, money to Executor. To friend Edward Throckmorton, £30. Residue to "loving sister", Ann Oliver who is Executor; Overseer, Edward Throckmorton. Witnesses: Jane Needler and Samuel Holliwell. (PCC Will PROB11/322)
PERCY see TREVOR
368. Brass Plaque, Between the Nave and Chancel, South Side
LOVE
GEORGE TERTIUS SHARP PRENTICE M. A.
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
F 1949 – 1966 H
A A DEVOTED PRIEST AND PASTOR O
I "And the Greatest of these is Love" P
T E
H
369. Stained Glass Window, South Aisle
TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY SAVAGE CAPTAIN R.M.A. & J.P. FOR THIS COUNTY WHO DIED FEB. 24th 1879 AGED 82 - THIS WINDOW WAS GIVEN BY HIS WIDOW MARY ANN SAVAGE - SHE DIED JUNE 9th 1889 AGED 85 (one line) [Buried at Upnor]
SKILTON see WRIGHT
370. Classical Tablet, Willow, Weeping Female etc. Originally in Chancel or Nave?
"La Mort est Inevitable"
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH TOURNAY BARGRAVE, LADY STAINES
THE WIFE OF GEORGE GUNNING ESQ.
OF FRINDSBURY AND DENT DE LION IN THIS COUNTY
AND RELICT OF THE LATE SIR THOMAS STAINES
KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE MOST HONOURABLE THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH
KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE ROYAL SICILIAN ORDER OF ST. FERDINAND AND MERIT
AND KNIGHT OF THE IMPERIAL OTTOMAN ORDER OF THE CRESCENT
A POST CAPTAIN IN HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL NAVY
SHE WAS THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER AND COHEIRESS OF ROBERT TOURNAY BARGRAVE ESQ.
OF EASTRY COURT IN THIS COUNTY
AND DIED AFTER A FEW HOURS ILLNESS ON THE 25th OF JANUARY 1832 AGED 47 YEARS
HER REMAINS ARE INTERRED IN A VAULT IN THE CHURCH YARD
OF ST. JOHN'S PARISH AT MARGATE IN THIS COUNTY
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
GEORGE GUNNING
WHO DIED AT BRIGHTON JANUARY 2nd 1849
AND WAS BURIED IN PRESTON CHURCH YARD
AGED 65 YEARS
HE WAS A LIEUTENANT IN THE FIRST OR ROYAL REGIMENT OF DRAGOONS AND WAS
SEVERELY WOUNDED AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO ON THE 18th OF JUNE 1815
WHERE HE COMMANDED A TROOP OF DRAGOONS
HE LEFT NO ISSUE
"Verite Sans Puer"
371. Ledger, Formerly in Nave, (From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses,1769)
HERE
RESTETH IN THE LORD
THE BODY OF
SUSANE THOMAS
LEATE WIFE TO
WILLIAM THOMAS
OF ESTE SMITHFIELD
THE KING'S COMPAS MAKER
AND FREE OF THE DRAPERS
SHE DIED THE 25th SEPT.
1624
AGED 71 YEARS
[ERECT]ED BY THOMAS HER SOUN
372. Ledger, with Armorial Crest, Floor of Tower, Originally in Chancel
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF MRS
MARGARET TREVOR DAUGHTER
OF Mr FRANCIS PERCY ALDERMAN
OF CAMBRIDGE AND WIFE OF Mr
ARTHUR TREVOR OF FRINDSBURY
SHE DIED SEPTEMBER YE 16th 1717
IN THE 31st YEAR OF HER AGE
Margaret Trevor's father, Francis Percy, was born in Devon, and with his brother had settled in Cambridge before 1680, where he established himself as a Stone Mason, later entering local politics. Like his father, he believed he was the rightful Earl of Northumberland, claiming descent through Thomas Percy, one of the Gun Powder Plot conspirators. Francis Percy renewed the claim in 1680, (the 10th Earl had died in 1670 with no direct heir). Percy enlisted the aid of antiquarian William Dugdale, who encouraged him. Percy travelled all over England to pursue his claim, but eventually gave up. The weakest point in the case was the paternity of his grandfather, and many dates and ages do not make genealogical sense. Even so, the monument to his son, Captain Francis Percy, R.N., a very gallant and lucky officer, in St. Margaret's church, Rochester, repeats the lineage claim as if certain! Captain Percy survived many battles and disasters, such as the shipwreck which killed Sir Cloudsley Shovel. There is a ledger stone in the floor of the nave of Rochester Cathedral, to the child and wife of John Trevor, perhaps members of the same family?
373. Classical Coloured Alabaster Monument with many Arms, East Wall of North Aisle,
Originally in Chancel
WATSON FAMILYRobert Watson's daughter, Rose, married John Needler, son of Henry (above), and
was the mother of Henry the Poet. This monument was formerly in the Chancel.
HIC JACENTSEPULTI
GULIELMUS WATSON GEN. ET ROSA
UXOR EIUS
PARENTES ROBERTI WATSON ARMIG.
NECNON KATHERINA, REBECCA, JOANNA
MARIA ET ISABELLA
UXORES DICTI ROBERTI
IN QUORUM PIAM ET SACRAM
MEMORIAM
HOC MONUMENTA A FILIO PIETATIS
NECNON A MARITO AMORIS ERGO FUIT
POSITUM
A. DM 1673 ET CAROLI SECUNDI 24
"VALETE, VALETE, VALETE, NOS ORDINE
QUO DEUS PERMISERIT SEQUEMUR"
Robert Watson of Frindsbury, Esquire. Will dated 20th September 1673. Desires to be buried in Chancel of Frindsbury church, in upper end, in space "reserved by him between the entrance of the rayles and the upper end, between the graves of four of his former wives". To son Richard, the Rectories of Frindsbury and Strood, with the barns, stables, granaries, yards and glebe lands, which he holds by lease from the Bishop of Rochester, with Merritt Head, son of Richard Head of Rochester, Esquire, any other leases to be conveyed to son Richard at his request. To son Richard, 8 acres of cherry orchard purchased from Richard Wayt and Emlon, his wife. If Richard has no heir, then to "mine own right heirs". Also to Richard, a meadow of about 3 acres called St. Peter's Place Meadow. To daughter Rebecca, £400 on marriage, provided brother Richard approves of match. If she marries without his approval, she will not get £250 of the £400 but 5 shillings. Balance of £150, £100 to be paid to satisfy a legacy from her grandmother and £50 to satisfy a debt father secured for her in her mother's lifetime. Son Richard to pay Rebecca £14 per annum, interest of the £250, until she marries. To daughter Rose (future mother of Henry Needler, the poet) £400 at 21 or day of marriage, of £50 was left to her by her grandmother, Rose. Son Richard to pay Rose £22 per annum until the £400 be paid. Also to Rose, "my wrought suite for a bed and fittings thereof" and a painted bedstead. Long trunk and little trunk and fabrics, etc. to Rose and Rebecca to share equally. To Rose, silver sugar box, her name engraved on the bottom, and spoon, 2 pairs of flaxen sheets her mother began to spin for her. To wife Elizabeth, feather bed and bolster and fittings, chest of drawers and other furniture, silver candle pot and cover, silver porringer, 2 spoons, small silver tankard, 2 brass candlesticks. Also money due to him (by virtue of his marriage to her) as an annuity paid half yearly by John Jefferys late of Faversham, Bedfordshire(sic) ? To wife and daughters £10 for mourning; to brother in law William Kimbould, "a golden medal made in Oliver's time" To brother Dr Jonathan Goddard £5, a small token of respect, for a ring or otherwise as he thinks fit. Residue to Executor to renew Parsonage lease and help pay legacies. To sister in law, Susan Bayley, 20 shillings for a ring. To Churchwardens of Frindsbury and Strood, £3 and 40 shillings, respectively, to be divided among the most needy poor. To sister, Pett, 40 shillings, "a small token of his love, to buy a ring". Son Richard sole Executor. Brother in law, John Watson and "loving kinsman", James Cripps, Overseers to assist his Executor, to each £5 for a ring. Witnesses: Not recorded? (PCC Will PROB11/346)
374. Brass Plaque and Cross, South Wall, South Aisle
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE SKILTON WRIGHT
SECOND DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH AND ELLEN SKILTON OF THIS PARISH
BORN FEBRUARY 23rd 1865 AT FRINDSBURY
MARRIED JULY 15th 1889 AT HARRISBURG, PA. U.S.A.
DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1919 AT BROOKLYN, NY, U.S.A.
INTERRED IN EVERGREEN CEMETERY
SURVIVED BY HER AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND EDWARD WRIGHT AND
THEIR TWO LOVING SONS STANLEY AND SIDNEY; STANLEY AS A
1st LIEUTENANT B COY, 314 ROYAL ENGINEERS A.E.F. STATIONED
AT TREVES IN GERMANY AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH
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M.I.S OF ALL SAINTS CHURCHYARD 1874 EXTN, FRINDSBURY RECORDED BY DAVID WILLIAMS
All Saints Churchyard 1874 western extension, Frindsbury M.I.swith Index of names at end
Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Churchyard western extension, Frindsbury
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2014
Introduction The extension to All Saints churchyard western extension, ME2 4UR, seems to date from c.1874, there are two stones with the initial dates of 1856 and 1861, but these are most likely to date from the second date on each stone. I have started in the north east corner and have worked from north to south, and have tried to follow the rows, which are rather staggered in places, so some positions are approximate. At the west end the cemetery is divided by a footpath, the section west of this path is quite narrow. The pre – 1930 monuments are in the north western part of this section, I have arranged these alphabetically because it is a relatively small area and easy to search for those wishing to visit. All other monuments are listed in their order in the rows, I have carried the numbers into the north west corner.
D. E. Williams 2014
Departed parishioners gather around All Saints, bathed in October sunlight
South Eastern Corner of the Churchyard Extension. All Saints Church in background
ROW 1
1. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN KENNARD
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1913
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1914
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ALICE ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1914
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN MARTHA KENNARD
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1935
AGED 73 YEARS
WILLIAM KENNARD Baker, of South Eastern Terrace and Grove Road (Kelly's Directory, 1895)
2. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY JANE 'MEM'
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SAUNDERS
DIED OCT. 22nd 1914
AGED 57 YEARS
"One of the Best"
"And have you gone, for ever gone,
And left us here to weep,
Till we are called to follow you,
And to the grave to sleep,
Yet since you could no longer stay,
To cheer us with your love,
We hope to meet with you again,
In your bright world above"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SAUNDERS
DIED DEC. 20th 1949
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
HENRY SAUNDERS Master Cooper (1911 Census)
3. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THOMAS BAKER
BORN JANUARY 31st 1850
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1922
"At Rest"
ALSO CHARLOTTE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"United in Death"
ALSO JANE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDGAR THOMAS BALLARD
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th JUNE 1939 AGED 57 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
WILLIAM BAKER Publican at the "Bell" public house (Kelly's Directory, 1895
4. Celtic Cross, Pedestals and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM E. BERRY
DIED DEC. 1st 1913 AGED 39
"Thy Will be Done"
WILLIAM BERRY Beer Retailer at Upnor ?(Kelly's Directory, 1911
5. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN WINNE WHO PASSED AWAY 21st SEPTEMBER1913 AGED 37 YEARS
6. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM BURGESS WHO DIED 7th JUNE 1913 AGED 59 YEARS
North Side
Fallen and too heavy to lift
WILLIAM BURGESS Rail Wagon Builder for Coal Factor (1911 Census)
7. Small Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DORA MADGE WAKELING DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1914 AGED 3 MONTHS
8. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF N.W. GARDNER
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1893
AGED 60 YEARS
"A loving wife, a mother dear,
A faithful friend lies sleeping here,
In love she lived, in peace she died,
Her life was prayed, but God denied"
LEFT SURVIVING 2 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS TO
MOURN HER LOSS
ALSO NICHOLAS WHYLAND GARDNER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1900
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA IRONMONGER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 30th 1907 ?AGED 42 YEARS
"Another old friend gone,
Another familiar face,
Another has laid his burden,
And run the near? race"
NICHOLAS GARDNER
Rail Carriage Examiner (1891 Census
Home was in Tunbridge Wells, when he died, but he died at Coulsdon, Surrey.
Personal Estate £81 17s 6d (Probate Index)
9. Fallen Headstone with Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
[ELL]EN ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES HOLLIDAY
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1889
AGED 54 YEARS
"We cannot, Lord, thy purpose see,
But all is well that (sic) done by thee"
CHARLES HOLLIDAY Foundry Labourer (1881 Census)
10. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN WIGG
DIED 25th APRIL 1890
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JANE CAROLINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th AUGUST 1894
AGED 64 YEARS
JOHN WIGG Sail Maker in Luton Road, Chatham (1881 Census)
ROW 2
11. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY WIFE OF JOHN FRENCH OF AYLESFORD WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1913 AGED 66 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO THEIR SON HERBIE WHO FELL IN ACTION AT BOUZINCOURT? JUNE 30th 1918 AGED 19 YEARS (one line)
12. Curbs
North Side
ELIZABETH ANN THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN H. JENNINGS WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1913 AGED 61 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO JOHN HORTON JENNINGS DIED 3rd JUNE 1918 AGED 67 YEARS
JOHN JENNINGS Licensed Victualler at Milton Regis (1911 Census
"The Watermans Arms" at Milton Regis, his effects valued at £602 4s 6d ( Probate Index
13. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN CUTLAND HILL
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1913
AGED 67 YEARS
"In health and strength he left his home,
Not thinking death so near,
It pleased the Lord to bid him come,
And in his sight appear"
AND SUSAN HILL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1915
AGED 71 YEARS
"A sudden change, at God's command she fell,
She had no chance to bid her friends farewell,
Affliction came without warning given,
And bid her haste to meet her God in heaven"
JOHN C. HILL Shipwright, Unemployed in 1911, (Census)
14. Curbs
North Side
DANIEL IZABY WHO DIED 21st OF DEC. 1912 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th OF AUGUST 1939 AGED 76 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER FLORENCE ETHEL WO DIED 14th OCT. 1920 AGED 38 YEARS
DANIEL IZABY Crane Driver (1911 Census)
15. Curbs
South Side
MARY SKINNER DIED 1912 AGED 76
JAMES WATKINS DIED JUNE 26th 1916 AGED 20
North Side
THOMAS WATKINS DIED MAY 7th 1924 AGED 58
ELIZABETH WATKINS DIED FEB. 19th 1938 AGED 69
THOMAS WATKINS Lighterman, (1911 Census)
16.
1942 - not recorded
17. Headstone and Curbs
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN KEMP
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1881
AGED 54 YEARS
"For what is life, it is even a vapour,
That appeareth for a little time and
Then vanisheth away"
ALSO JAMES TUFFEY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1899
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO SELINA TUFFEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 26th 1915
AGED 79YEARS
"Lord Jesus receive my Spirit"
JOHN KEMP Iron Moulder, Personal Estate valued at £400 (Probate Index)
JAMES TUFFEY Tailor, died at the Conservative Club, Personal Estate, £2,052 16s 7d (Probate Index)
18. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
ROW 3
19. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM FRANKS
WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1903
AGED 23 YEARS
"Released from sorrow, sin and pain,
And free from every care,
By angels hands to heaven conveyed,
To rest for ever there"
ALSO
STEPHEN FRANKS
WHO DIED 29th OCTOBER 1906
AGED 66 YEARS
"Past all pain for ever,
Done with sickness now,
Those dear eyes are closed forever,
Peaceful is thy brow"
"Gone but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where thou are laid"
WILLIAM FRANKS Bargeman on father's barge (1901 Census)
STEPHEN FRANKS Barge Owner of Upnor (1901 Census).
The latter's personal estate was valued at £518 11s 1d (Probate Index)
20. Curbs
1950's - not recorded
21. Large plot, Iron Posts & Chains, Cruciform Coped with two Ledgers with Horizontal Crosses
on each side, all Red Granite
The Stone Family of Upnor
Coped Stone
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EUPHENIA GOODEVE
WIFE OF JOSEPH STONE OF UPNOR
DIED 8th SEPTEMBER 1905 AGED 60 YEARS
"Behold, I am with thee and will keep thee in all places
whither thou goest, I will not leave thee" Gen. Xxviii v 157
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH STONE
HUSBAND OF EUPHENIA GOODEVE
DIED 17th MAY 1914 AGED 93 YEARS
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
Me all the days of my life"
WILLIAM PHILIP BUDD STONE YOUNGEST SON DIED 29th JAN. 1951 AGED 89 YEARS
North Ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY STONE
DIED AUGUST 17th 1925
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH STONE
DIED AUG. 4th 1931
AGED 72 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
South Ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REUBEN SINCLAIR STONE
OF UPNOR
DIED APRIL 21st 1928 AGED 79
ALSO LOUISA SYLVIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 11th 1935 AGED 82
ALSO JAMES CAMPBELL
FIFTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WOUNDED AT YPRES
DIED MAY 9th 1915 AGED 26
ALSO JOSEPH
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
MISSING PRESUMED KILLED IN ACTION
AT ALBERT NOV. 12th 1916 AGED 29
ALSO
CHARLES CAMPBELL STONE
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 21st 1949 AGED 62
JOSEPH STONE, died 1914 Shop Keeper, Baker and Post Office, Lower Upnor (Kelly's 1895 Directory). Personal Estate, £5,950 (Probate Index)
REUBEN STONE, died 1928 Baker , Personal Estate valued at £1,5567 17s (Probate Index)
JOSEPH STONE, died 1931 Baker and Grocer at Stoke (1911 Census)
JAMES STONE, died 1915 Clerk, H.M. Customs (1911 Census)
JOSEPH STONE, died 1916 Hospital Clerk (1911 Census)
CHARLES STONE, died 1949 Baker (1911 Census)
22. Large plot, Broken Pillar on Pedestals
Frank Miskin, the wealthy Farmer and Contractor who died in 1904
(The identity of the person buried under the fallen obelisk (west of Miskin)
will have to remain a mystery, having proved beyond my strength to move it!)
East Side
"Not Dead
But Living in Thee"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK MISKIN
WHO PASSED INTO THE GREATER LIFE
NOVEMBER 11th 1904 AGED 48
"In Faith we Meet Again"
North Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EVELYN FIFTH SON OF
WILLIAM L. MISKIN
WHO PASSED OVER JUNE 30th 1911
AGED 28 YEARS
FRANK MISKIN Farmer and Contractor at at Stoke in 1901 (Census)
Personal Estate valued at £39, 682 15s 1d* (Probate Index). * (Modern value, over £2,000,000)
From the Chatham Observer
"DEATH OF MR FRANK MISKIN
We regret to have to record the death of Mr Frank Miskin, partner in the firm of Messrs Tuff and Miskin, contractors, Rochester, Gravesend and elsewhere, which sad event occurred at his residence, Greenfields, Wainscott, on Friday.
The deceased was a son of the late Mr Wm. Miskin, of Beluncle, Hoo, and for many years he resided at Mackay's Court, Stoke, only removing to to Wainscott in recent years. The death of the deceased was not altogether unexpected for, some months past he had been known to be suffering from a very painful malady. In May last year he underwent a serious operation, and a week before is death a further operation was deemed necessary, but his life could not be saved, and he passed away on the day named. Mr Miskin was 48 years of age. He leaves a widow (daughter of Mr Henry Pye, of St. Mary's Hall) and one daughter to mourn his loss.
The deceased gentleman had been connected with the firm of Tuff and Miskin for nearly 20 years, and besides he was a director of the building firm of Frank Miskin, Ltd., of the barge owning firm of Samuel West, Ltd., and of the firm of timber merchants, Drake and Co., Ltd. He was a keen man of business , and his strict integrity won for him the respect and esteem of all with whom he became acquainted.
The late Mr Miskin took an interest in public affairs in the district in which he resided in which he resided. He was for some years Chairman of the Stoke School Board, becoming a member of the Education Committee upon these bodies ceasing to exist to exist. He took a great interest in all kinds of sport, and was a fine shot.
In politics he was a Conservative, and by his death his party has lost a staunch supporter.
THE FUNERAL
The deep regard in which the late Mr Miskin was held was evidenced on Wednesday, when his mortal remains were laid to rest in Frindsbury Churchyard. Hundreds of people assembled from all parts of the district, the churchyard being almost filled with friends and sympathisers.
The funeral cortège comprised a glass car, bearing the coffin, and covered with floral tributes, the private carriage of the deceased containing wreaths, a landau filled with wreaths, and several private coaches, in which rode the mourners.
A large number of personal friends and employees of the late Mr Miskin awaited the arrival of the cortège on Frindsbury Hill and walked in the rear of the procession from that point along the Avenue to the church...........................
The whole of the Burial Service, with the exception of the committal portion, was conducted in the church, the officiating clergy being the Revs. R. Marley (Vicar of Hoo), W. H, Jackson, and H. T. Young. The service was plain, but the hymns, "Oh God our help" and "Now the labourer's task is o'er" were sung. As the coffin was borne from the church to the graveside the organist (Mr E. W. Dibley) played "The Dead March" from "Saul".
The grave, a new one was bricked and lined with white chrysanthemums, ivy and smilax. The body was enclosed in a shell and an oak coffin with brass furniture. The brass plate bore the inscription: "Frank Miskin: died 11th Nov., 1904; aged 48 years"........................"
There were 150 floral tributes and the mourners in addition to the family, included Henry Pye, Senior, Henry Pye, Junior, Charles Tuff, M.P., Doctors, R. R. Brown, J. Holroyd and Cosman, F. F. Smith, Mayor of Rochester, Thomas Lake Aveling, the Steward of the Castle Club, Mr Olding, Re, T. J. Cleave Warne, Vicar of Stoke, H. Cobb and R. Cobb, Frank Drake, S. J. Brice, F. and Spencer Woodhams, H. T. Williams (Head of Wainscott School), Joseph Pardoe, Schoolmaster, Henry Smetham, Historian of Strood, Office staff of Tuff and Miskin and workmen from Stoke and St.Mary's.
EVELYN MISKIN Personal Estate £182 11s 9d (Probate Index)
23. Small Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE WALLIS
WHO DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1912
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1925
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE 1883 – 1958
GEORGE WALLIS Licensed Victualler and Police Pensioner (1911 Census)
Beer Retailer at the Quarry (Kelly's Directory1903)
24. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WATKINS
WHO DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1911
AGED 63 ? YEARS
ALSO SIDNEY GEORGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 9th OF SEPTEMBER 1917
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JOSEPH WATKINS
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1925
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO BERTHA BLAIR
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1946
AGED 92 YEARS
WILLIAM J.WATKINS Fishmonger and Dealer (1911 Census).
Personal Estate £727 13s 8d (Probate Index)
25. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY LEONARD WARWOOD WHO DIED JULY 19th 1911 AGED 19 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO ISHMAEL BUTLER WARWOOD WHO DIED JANUARY 15th 1932 AGED 69 YEARS
ISHMAEL WARWOOD Shop Keeper and Post Office (Kelly's Directory1903 )
In 1911 Census, Labourer at Road Roller Works, same man?
26. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD VERNON PARDOE
BORN NOV. 20th 1903
DIED JUNE 12th 1911
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO JOSEPH PARDOE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1924 AGED 55 ? YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
JOSEPH PARDOE DIED 1924
From Chatham Observer
"MR. J. PARDOE
We regret to record the death on Sunday of Mr Joseph Pardoe (55) headmaster of the Wainscott Council School. He was taken ill about three weeks ago with gastric influenza, and heart trouble developed which brought about his end.
There is little doubt that Mr Pardoe's condition was accentuated by the serious illness of his only daughter Molly, who is in a Chatham nursing home, where she has undergone a series of operations. Mrs Pardoe had only just returned from visiting her daughter on Sunday morning, when she found that her husband had suddenly expired.
A native of Woolescote, near Stourbridge, the late Mr Pardoe entered the teaching profession at an early age, and after obtaining his certificate at Chester College he served in schools at Netterend, Hereford, and Lye, Worcestershire. He then obtained an appointment under the Kent Education Committee at Stoke, where he remained six years, and 16 years ago, on the death of Mr Roberts, was transferred to the school at Frindsbury Extra. Under his able leadership and the zealous manner in which Mrs Pardoe has worked in the infants department, Wainscott School has become one of the most successful schools in the county. Nature study and gardening are taught to both boys and girls, and some wonderfully good results have been obtained. The allotments in connection with the school are recognised to be in as good order as any in Kent. Basketwork and woodwork are among other accomplishments of the scholars of Wainscott School, and the tuition of all these important subjects Mr Pardoe took a leading part.
He was exceedingly popular both with staff and scholars, and a friend of many of the parents. His death has cast a gloom over the whole district.
Mr Pardoe took an active interest in the local branch of the National Union of Teachers he had filled the office of president, was a member of the committee, and represented the branch at the Kent County Association.
In church work, too, he played a prominent part, being sides-man at Frindsbury, a member of the Church Council, superintendent of Wainscott Sunday School, and rurial-deaconal treasurer for the Diocesan Quota Fund. In all these directions his place will be hard to fill.
The funeral took place in Frindsbury Churchyard yesterday and was largely attended. The Rev. H. F. Shepherd (vicar) officiated, assisted by the Rev. E. S. Jose (late vicar). The choirboys led the singing of the hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" and the Nunc Domittis was chanted as the body was borne from the church to the graveside. Floral tributes were sent, amongst others, by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochester, the Frindsbury Parochial Church Council, the sides-men of Frindsbury Church, the Rochester, Chatham and District National Union of Teachers, chairman and managers of Staff and the little ones of Wainscott School, the Wainscott Sunday School children, and members of the Wainscott Institute, Messrs G. Gates and Sons carried out the funeral arrangements"
27. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR NEAME
WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MAY 1911 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA NEAME
WHO DIED 30th OCTOBER 1950 AGED 87 YEARS
ARTHUR NEAME Wood Sawyer (1901 Census)
28. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEWIS HARRISON
AT REST OCT. 23rd 1910 AGED 32
North Side
ALSO EDITH
AT REST 12th JUNE 1953 AGED 69 YEARS
LEWIS HARRISON Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy at Gibraltar? (1901 Census)
29. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 1st 1880
AGED 76 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF
MR. JAMES COOPER
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER [ ] 1882
AGED 49 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF
EMILY COOPER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 18th 1887
AGED [ 7 ] YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR. JAMES COOPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 1908
30. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES EVENDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS APRIL 21st 1886
AGED 75 YEARS
"Fain would I tell to sinners proud,
What a dear Saviour I have found,
And point to the redeeming blood,
And say behold the way to God,
The blood of Jesus Christ his son,
Cleanseth us from all sin"
ALSO JAMES EVENDEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECEMBER 27th 1899
AGED 93 YEARS
JOHN EVENDEN Retired Market Gardener (1891 Census)
31. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NANCY BLACKMAN
WHO DIED MAY 2nd 1896
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1820
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM SAMUEL THEIR SON
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1893
AGED 23 YEARS
ALFRED BLACKMAN Agricultural Labourer (1911 Census)
WILLIAM SAMUEL BLACKMAN, DIED 1893
The following is a concise version of the long Chatham Observer article
"A BRIDEGROOM DROWNED, THE GIRL'S MOTHER CAUSED TROUBLE"
INQUEST at Guildhall, Rochester. CORONER Mr W. H. Bell, L.L.B. FOREMAN OF JURY Mr A. Maddox
BODY FOUND at entrance of Thames and Medway Canal
WITNESS: Mr Alfred Blackman, father of deceased. Agricultural labourer of Frindsbury. His son worked on Mr Baker's farm for 7½ years. He left work in April, hoping to find work at Wouldham Cement Works. He was due to be married in a fortnight, if he was successful in getting job.
When he returned to his father's house, he seemed depressed. His father did not suspect "foul play" in son's death and had no idea how his son ended up in river. His son was happy at home.
TO FOREMAN'S QUESTION: When his son left home, he had no idea he might commit suicide.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: His son was going to Wouldham because his fiancée lived there; he approved of his son's marriage.
WITNESS: Mr William Heaver of 3 Raven's Knowle, Wouldham, labourer in Mr Peter's chalk quarry. Blackman was to marry his adopted daughter, Julia Lambert. They were to live in witnesses house. Blackman left his house the 7th of April to get medicine for a bad cold from Dr Bell in Rochester. Witness lent him 5 shillings. Before he left the house he gave his purse (containing 11/6d) to Heaver to look after, he also left his watch and chain. Blackman had some savings and was going to draw money out to buy Heaver's furniture. Blackman was a hard worker. Three weeks previously witness heard him threaten to commit suicide, saying "I am in two minds to do away with myself", adding that "his girl's mother" had upset him.
TO A JUROR'S QUESTION: He did not think it odd that Blackman had left his watch
CORONER'S QUESTION: Did girl's mother object to marriage ? Heaver did not want to answer question but Coroner insisted. Heaver said the girls' mother wanted to part them.
TO FOREMAN'S QUESTION: Blackman was cheerful on Monday, there was no indication he would commit suicide.
WITNESS: Dr A.T. F. Brown examined body, there were no signs of violence. Body had been in water 2 or 3 days, probably drowned.
WITNESS: Mr William Mungeam, assistant lock keeper , who found the body at 5.30 am, between the lock gate and floodgate. He did not think the body was brought in by tide.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: He found Blackman's cap in inner lock. Blackman's head was jammed in girder of flood gates.
WITNESS: Julia Mary Lambert, of Frog Lane, Upnor. She last saw Blackman on Sunday night at Strood Station; he was going to Halling to cross the river to Wouldham by the ferry.
They parted on good terms; he told her he had no regular work, with none in view. She had known him 3 years. He told her he had saved £33 and was going to withdraw £22 to buy Mr Heaver's furniture. Not having work seemed to prey on his mind. Her mother objected to the marriage, but her father told her she was old enough to do what she thought proper. She had no reason to think Blackman would commit suicide but now believed he had done so.
VERDICT: "Found drowned, circumstances unknown"
32. Headstone and Curbs with remains of low railings
Caswell Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT FRENCH CASWELL
BORN 16th OF JULY 1869
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED IN
ROTTERDAM HARBOUR
ON THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY
11th DECEMBER 1885
"In the midst of life we are in Death"
ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING INTERRED AT HIGHAM
BORN 10th AUG. 1866 ARTHUR DIED 9th DEC. 1872
BORN 16th MAY 1873 LIZZY DIED 31st MAY 1873
BORN 10th OCT. 1876 KATHERINE ANN DIED 21st DEC. 1876
"Suffer them to come unto Me"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF SAMUEL CASWELL
WHO DIED ON THE 26th MARCH 1903
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL CASWELL
WHO DIED 1st DECEMBER 1915 AGED 83 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
SAMUEL CASWELL, DIED 1915
From Chatham Observer
"A POOR LAW OFFICER
DEATH OF MR. S. CASWELL
The interment took place in Frindsbury Churchyard on Saturday of Mr Samuel Caswell, who passed away at his residence, 7 St. Mary's Road, Strood, on the previous Wednesday.
The deceased gentleman, who was 83 years of age, was for four years on the official staff of the Workhouse at Strood. He relinquished this appointment in 1860, and was afterwards for 12 years a clerk in the office of the late Mr R. L. Cobb, auctioneer and land agent, Higham.
He returned to the Poor Law service in 1872 as relieving officer for the Strood district of the Strood Union, and was also appointed registrar of births, marriages and deaths for the same area, positions from which he retired on pension in October 1899.
Mr Caswell also held a number of other offices. He was for many years vaccination officer and attendance officer for Higham, Cliffe-at-Hoo and Cuxton, and was first inspector for the district under the Infant Protection Act. He leaves a son and daughter. Mrs Caswell having pre-deceased her husband by about ten years."
33. Iron Cross
Illegible
34. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
HIRAM TIBE LONDON
DIED 15th JANUARY 1888
AGED 73 YEARS
"These Men see the wonders of the Lord
and his wonders in the Deep"
ALSO
SUSANNAH BUDELL LONDON
DIED 3rd JANUARY 1939
AGED 74 YEARS
"O Rest in the Lord"
35. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORIA
HELEN
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND LOUISA CAMPBELL
BORN MAY 4th 1851 ?
DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1888
ALSO COLIN
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN NOV. 27th 1862
DIED OCT. 9th 1866
"For so He giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO LOUISE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
JAMES CAMPBELL
BORN OCT. 6th 1827
DIED FEB. 18th 1897
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JAMES CAMPBELL
BORN JAN. 1st 1834
DIED MAY 16th 1905
ALSO OF ALICE CAMPBELL
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN SEPTEMBER 14th 1855
DIED MAY 6th 1938
36. Headstone
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever Dear"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
STEPHEN BARDEN
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1889
AGED 42 YEARS
"Yea though I walk through the Valley of
the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil,
For thou art with me, thy rod and thy
staff, they comfort me"
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS
SORROWING WIDOW
STEPHEN BARDEN Railway Engine Driver (1881 Census)
37. Headstone
Thomas Boucher, Late Surveyor General of the G.P.O., died 1885
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS BOUCHER
OF "HOLLYWOOD" FRINDSBURY
LATE SURVEYOR GENERAL
OF H.M.'s GENERAL POST OFFICE
BORN 16th NOVEMBER 1817
DIED 13th MAY 1885
ALSO OF HIS ONLY SISTER
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM SPINK
OF LONDON AND CALCUTTA
BORN 19th MAY 1816
DIED 24th DECEMBER 1876
ON HER VOYAGE FROM INDIA AND WAS
BURIED AT SEA
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they
Shall see God"
THOMAS BOUCHER Personal Estate £10, 051 7s 5d. Re-sworn 1886, £9,999 7s 11d (Probate Index)
One of the executors, Thomas William Spink of the City of London, East India Agent
38. Headstone
IN
MEMORY
OF
FRANCES SARAH CROUCH
OF FRINDSBURY
DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1885
IN HER 90th YEAR
ALSO HER SISTER
ESTHER MARY CROUCH
WHO DIED ON CHISTMAS DAY 1891
AGED 84 YEARS
"Jesus saith
I am the Way, the Truth and
the Life; no man cometh unto
the Father, but by Me"
39. Pedestals, Cross Displaced
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES SYDNEY
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN ROBERTS
DIED JANUARY 16th 1915
AGED 66 YEARS
"In Faith we meet again"
North side
ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN
PERCY CHARLES
DIED APRIL 18th 1887
AGED 2 YEARS 10 MONTHS
ELLEN LUCY
DIED APRIL 20th 1887 AGED 1 YEAR
MABEL CONSTANCE
DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1889 AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO OF ARTHUR CHARLES
DIED MARCH 20th 1873 AGED 11 MONTHS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM CEMETERY
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
South Side
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIDOW OF THE LATE
CHARLES SYDNEY ROBERTS
DIED JUNE 26th 1938
AGED 87 YEARS
CHARLES ROBERTS Retired Builder (1911 Census)
Of "Wickfield", personal estate £13,839 16s 10d
40. Headstone
- not recorded
41. Fallen and Broken Headstone
ERNEST WILLIAM HODGE
DIED 8th AUGUST 18[92] AGED 3 YEARS
ALICE EMILY HODGE
[DIED] 9th AUGUST 18[92] AGED 8 YEARS
ERNEST [R]OSER HODGE
[DIED] 10th AUGUST 18[82]2 AGED [ ] MONTHS
ALSO LENA HODGE
[DIED] [ ] AUGUST 1892 AGED 12 MONTHS
ALSO BEATRICE HODGE
DIED 14th AUGUST 1892 AGED [5 YEARS]
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO ERNEST ROSER HODGE
DIED [ ] OCTOBER 1942 ?AGED [ ]
42. Pedestals, Curbs and CWGC Headstone
South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES BULLEN
LAY WORKER OF ST. MARY'S
PARISH CHURCH, STROOD
AND SERVER AT THE ALTAR
ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUARY 4th 1892 AGED 49 YEARS
East Side
PTE. HARRY
MARCH WILLS
R.A.M.C. 87139
WHO DIED AT THE MILITARY HOSPITAL
WOKING 5th NOVEMBER 1918
AGED 41 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
North Side
ALSO OF
HANNAH
MARSH BULLEN
WIDOW OF THE LATE
JAMES BULLEN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
10th FEBRUARY 1921
AGED 78 YEARS
"With Christ which is far better"
C.W.G.C. Headstone
87139 PRIVATE
H. M. WILLS
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
5th NOVEMBER 1918
ROW 4
43. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WILLS
OF UPPER UPNOR
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1902
AGED 62 YEARS
"Though lost to sight,
To memory ever dear"
ALSO EMMA WILLS
DIED MAY 9th 1905
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1904
AGED 28 YEARS
"Boast not thyself of tomorrow,
For thou knowest not what the day shall bring
JOHN WILLS Inn Keeper "Crown and Anchor", Upnor (1901 Census)
44. Headstone
Face Down
45. Headstone
1961 - not recorded
46. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS SUMMER STARTUP
WHO DIED 16th AUGUST 1910
AGED 48 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANN STARTUP
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1916
AGED 52 YEARS
"And with the morn, those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since and lost awhile"
ALSO ARTHUR
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 15th SEPT. 1916
"For duty's sake he gave his life,
---- a life to save,
A lonely soldier's grave he reaps,
And with earth's noblest dead he sleeps"
AGED 24 YEARS
THOMAS STARTUP Market Gardener (1901 Census)
47. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES ANN HAYWARD
WHO DIED OCT. 27th 1911 AGED 50 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HENRY EDWARD HAYWARD HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1927 AGED 66 YEARS
HENRY HAYWARD Engineer's Clerk (1911 Census)
48. Curbs
1950's - not recorded
49. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES SALES
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1911
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1911
AGED 53 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
JAMES SALES Tunnel Watch Keeper (1911 Census)
50. Curbs
South Side
HENRY JAMES POCOCK WHO DIED 12th JULY 1933 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HAROLD POCOCK WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1910 AGED 18 YEARS
51. Curbs
South Side
EMMA WAGHORNE WHO DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1917 AGED 21 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF PHILIP WAGHORNE WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1930 AGED 69 YEARS
52. Small Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
OTWAY BOURNE
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1878
AGED 24 YEARS
"While in the world I did remain,
My latter days were grief and pain,
But when the Lord, he thought it best,
He took me to a place of rest"
ALSO ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1877
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD HENRY
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED [SEPTEMBER 2] 2nd 1877
[AGED 11 WEEKS]
53. Headstone and Foot Stone
CHARLES PARSONS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th FEBRUARY 1878
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE PARSONS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JUNE 1894
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM CHARLES PARSONS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th MARCH 1879
AGED 5 YEARS
"Oh keep us faithful God,
[ ] faithful to thy Dove"
54. Modern Curb
- not recorded
55. Curb
1930's - not recorded
56. Curbs
South Side
ALSO HARRY STIRRUP SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 30th AUGUST 1924 AGED 42 YEARS
57. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE BARNETT
DIED APRIL 2nd 1839
DIED JUNE 16th 1884
"For his real worth let friendship,
drop a tear,
who knew him best lament him,
most sincere"
ALSO TRUMAN
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN JUNE 28th 1869
DIED AUGUST 6th 1883
"One gentle sigh, his spirit fled,
we scarcely thought he
could be dead"
ALSO ELIZA BARNETT
BORN MARCH 10th 1844
DIED MARCH 20th 1895
GEORGE BARNET Contractor of Parsonage House, (2 Servants) (1881 Census)
58. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS PUTTIFER
BORN APRIL 16th 1843
DIED JANUARY 27th 1910
ALSO MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 10th 1844
DIED JUNE 6th 1906
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
CAROLINE
BORN JUNE 6th 1869
DIED JANUARY 1st 1885
ARTHUR JOSEPH
BORN MARCH 31st 1874
DIED APRIL 14th 1890
"A sudden change, I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"
THOMAS PUTTIFER Bargeman (1901 Census)
59. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOSEPH PUTTIFER
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1885
AGED 67 YEARS
60. Curbs
HENRY JOHNSON ALSO OF ADELATE (sic) MARY JOHNSON
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1909 AGED 70 YEARS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1913 AGED 66 YEARS
HENRY JOHNSON Agricultural Labourer (1901 Census)
ROW 5
61. Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN CHARLOTTE LEWRY
DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1902
AGED 32 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
62. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD HEAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 15th 1903
AGED 72 YEARS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD HEAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP JAN. 25th 1910
AGED 77 YEARS
EDWARD HEAD Rail Guard (1871 Census)
63.
1939 - not recorded
64. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WALTER
WHO DIED 10th JULY 1904
IN HER 48th YEAR
"Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
and the sound of a voice that is still"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WALTER
WHO DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1905
IN HIS 50th YEAR
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"
WILLIAM WALTER Cement Labourer (1901 Census)
Or... Civil Servant?, Personal Estate £1,439 12s 5d (Probate Index)
65. Curbs
1936 - not recorded
66. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
ANN ELIZABETH BLAKE OSENTON
DIED APRIL 18th 1915
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM BLAKE OSENTON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1923
AGED 83 YEARS
67. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY MAUD BAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 21st 1914 AGED 58 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ALICE A. SAUNDERS
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 25th 1929 AGED 40 YEARS
68. Curbs
South Side
ELIZABETH SARAH STONE WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1912 AGED 15 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY STONE DIED JUNE 1st 1923 AGED 51 YEARS
WILLIAM STONE River Constable, City of London (1911 Census)
(2015-02-13 Ian Smith states that Henry William Stone was his Great Grandfather and was a City of Rochester River Policeman and had reached the rank of Sergent when he died.)
69. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS BOLTON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1910
IN HER 50th YEAR
"In death, O Lord abide with me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BOLTON
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1922
AGED 64 YEARS
THOMAS BOLTON Waterman, Stone Trade (1911 Census)
70. Curbs
Parts missing
71. Headstone
1950's - not recorded
72. Cruciform Coped
Thomas Whitebread, the Farmer, died 1896
North Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
BORN 27th FEBRUARY 1868 DIED 1st MARCH 1868
ALSO BEATRICE MAY WHITEBREAD
BORN 18th MAY 1882 DIED 15th SEPTEMBER 1887
ALSO IVO JOHN WHITEBREAD
BORN 19th APRIL 1884 DIED 16th APRIL 1923
ALSO OF STANLEY EIGHTH SON OF THOMAS WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
WHITEBREAD WHO DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1878 AGED 4 MONTHS
South Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
WHO DIED 18th NOVEMBER 1896 AGED 52 YEARS
"Not my will but thine be done"
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN MEMORY OF HERBERT FOURTH SON OF THOMAS WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
WHITEBREAD WHO DIED 19th MAY 1878 AGED 6 YEARS
THOMAS WHITEBREAD Farmer, Personal Estate £4, 687 19s (Probate Index)
73. Face Down, Modern ?
74. Curbs, no inscription
75a. Detached Headstone, against wall
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES AMELIA [EVENDEN]
WHO DIED JAN. 8th [1881]
AGED 4 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
ALSO JANE EVENDEN
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 190[3]
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO JOHN STAINCHALL EV[ENDEN]
WHO DIED DEC. 5th 192[5]
AGED 76 YEARS
JOHN EVENDEN Publican "Royal Oak" (Kelly's Directory 1895, 1909)
In 1881 Census at "Fleur d' Lis" at Burham
ROW 6
75b.
1930's - not recorded
76. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WALTER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th JANUARY 1902
AGED 76 YEARS
"With Christ which is far Better"
ALSO ELIZA BARDEN
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th MARCH 1914
AGED 80 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO EMILY COOK
DIED 6th JANUARY 1944
AGED 84 YEARS
77. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY THOMAS WILLIAMS
DIED 5th SEPTEMBER 1910
AGED 73 YEARS
FOR 33 YEARS ASSISTANT OVERSEER
AND 6 YEARS CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS
PARISH OF FRINDSBURY
HENRY THOMAS WILLIAMS DIED 1910
From Chatham Observer
"MR. H. T. WILLIAMS
A well known resident of Frindsbury passed away on Monday morning in the person of Mr Henry Thomas Williams, aged 73 years. The deceased, who resided at Grove House, Grove Road, carried on for many years the business of a builder, and for 33 years he was rate collector and assistant overseer of the parishes of Frindsbury Intra and Frindsbury Extra.
In business he was one of the most successful traders in the towns, and was able to retire some years since, owning a considerable amount of property in the neighbourhood. Sometime afterwards he gave up his parochial work, and, it will be remembered, on his relinquishing the office, the district was divided, Mr W. J. Baker being appointed assistant overseer and rate collector for Frindsbury Intra, and Mr S.W. Ring for Frindsbury Extra.
The deceased was also a staunch Churchman, and for many years was Churchwarden at Frindsbury Church. For three years he represented Frindsbury Extra on the Strood Board of Guardians and District Council, and his knowledge of the parish and it's needs made him a most useful member, especially on the latter body.
He was a man of strict integrity, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. Mr Williams had been ailing for a long time. Bronchitis and asthma ga
78. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
East Side
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY BARDEN
DIED JULY 28th 1902
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO LYDIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 18th 1932
AGED 82 YEARS
South Side
ALSO
ELSIE MAUD
THIRD DAUGHTER & BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT J. WEAVER
PASSED AWAY SEPT. 12th 1947
AGED 58 YEARS
"A Beautiful Memory"
North Side
ALSO
ROBERT JOHN
WEAVER
PASSED AWAY 27th APRIL 1946
AGED 65 YEARS
CREMATED AT CHARING
79. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JENNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN WYLES
OF STONEHOUSE FARM
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1901
AGED 39 YEARS
"Come to me – saith one? - and coming,be at rest"
ALSO
JOHN DENNIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1914
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WYLES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT MAIDSTONE FEBY. 20Th 1944
AGED 84 YEARS
"Abide with me"
ALSO STANLEY SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT SHANGHAI MARCH 7th 1927
AGED 31 YEARS
80. Celtic Cross
THOMAS ROBERTS
DIED NOV. 22nd 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
THOMAS ROBERTS School Master at Wainscott (1881 Census)
81. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER
OF
WILLIAM AND EMMA BOURNE
WHO DIED 23rd JANUARY 1909
AGED 20 YEARS
"Like a lilly fair and green,
Soon cut down and no more seen,
In peace she lived, in Christ she died,
Her life was craved, but God denied"
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
82. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN POOLEY DIED NOV. 20th 1909 AGED 34 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HANNAH GRACE TREMAIN
DIED DEC. 20th 1916 AGED 65 YEARS
83. Pedestals, Cross Gone, Curbs
East Side
IN CHERISHED MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED EDWARD BENNETT
WHO FELL ASLEEP 3rd OCTOBER 1903
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED EDWARD BENNETT
WHO PASSED AWAY 12th FEBRUARY 1927
AGED 77 YEARS
South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED ONLY SON OF
A. E. AND CATHERINE BENNETT
WHO WAS DROWNED AT RANGOON
4th JULY 1905
AGED 29 YEARS
INTERRED AT POOCONDURY CEMETERY
ALFRED BENNETT Sail Maker (1881 Census)
84. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ROBERT HANNAH
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1909
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT HANNAH
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1923
AGED 88 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
SARAH ANN YOUNGER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1890
AGED 25 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
AND ALEXANDER SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 6th 1926
AGED 65 YEARS
"At Rest"
ROBERT HANNAH
Coal Labourer (1881 Census)
85a. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
North Side
WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED JUNE 17th 1880
AGED 1 YEAR & 10 MONTHS
East Side
WALTER WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED DEC. 26th 188[1]
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM WHITE
DIED APRIL 14th 1915
AGED 75 YEARS
"Suffer little children to come unto me,
For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
South Side
ALFRED WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED JUNE 24th 1893
AGED 12 YEARS
MARY ANN WHITE
DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1927
AGED 82 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
85b. Fallen, Broken Headstone (Missed from 1st Survey
[ ]
GEORGE
LANGLEY HARPUM
BORN JAN[UARY] 30th 1803
DIED [JUNE] 28th 1880
SARAH HARPUM
BORN AUGUST [ ] [1809]
DIED MARCH [ ] [1890]
GEORGE HARPUM
BORN APRIL [ ] [1837]
DIED JANUARY [ ] [1886]
[ ? ]
[ ]
DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER [ ? ]
GEORGE HARPUM Labourer (1871 Census)
GEORGE HARPUM JNR. Agricultural Labourer (1881 Census)
86. Headstone and Curbs
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
FOSTER HENRY STOBBART
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1882
AGED 16 YEARS
"Gone in his youth, from misery and pain,
And gone where ransomed [ ],
Gone where all hearts [ ],
And only where we [ ] hope to [ ]"
FOSTER STOBBART Grocer's Boy (1881 Census)
87. Headstone
William Gurr who drowned in 1905
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
REUBEN WALTER GURR
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1886
AGED 25 YEARS
"Not one from Memory, not gone from Love,
But gone where we all Hope to meet you Above"
ALSO
WILLIAM ROBERT GURR
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
MARCH 15th 1905
AGED 72 YEARS
"After the Storm, comes Peace"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 19th 1911
AGED 77 YEARS
"Greatly Loved and Deeply Mourned"
WILLIAM GURR DIED 1905
From Chatham Observer
"BARGE OVERTURNED
The sudden gales on Wednesday week wrought havoc among the smaller craft on the Lower Thames. At Greenhithe two barges were overturned, and William Gurr, of Upnor, one of the crew of the Vectis, was imprisoned in the cabin.
The wreck was towed ashore, and the lifeless body was recovered next day. At the inquest on Saturday, Edward Gurr, of Strood, the captain of the Vectis, stated that the deceased was his father.
Witness endeavoured to drag him out of the cabin companion as the vessel was heeling over, but he (witness) lost his foothold by the capsizing of the boat, and was submerged. When he got clear of the wreck, he saw one of the crew on the upturned keel, and there were no signs of his father.
At the time the squall struck the vessel, hardly any sail was set. It was the worst squall witness had known"
ROW 7
88. Fallen, Broken Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN HONEYMON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1900
AGED 62 ? YEARS
( Eroded Verses)
89. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH BEALE
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1901
AGED 81 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
90. Fallen Headstone, Face Down (could not lift)
91. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY BIGG
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1901
AGED 86 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO ELIZA BATES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF T. BATES
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1918
AGED 77 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BATES
WHO DIED 31st MAY 1927
AGED 87 YEARS
THOMAS BATES Railway Engine Driver (1901 Census)
92.
1938 - not recorded
93. Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED HILL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 7th 1908
AGED 80 YEARS
"A Light from this Household is Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Stilled,
A Place is Vacant in our Hearts,
Which Never can be Filled"
ALSO
ANN ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1914
AGED 84 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO WALTER HILL
WHO DIED NOV. 17th 1940
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO LAURA ANN HILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 20th 1948 AGED 86 YEARS
ALFRED HILL Fisherman (1881 Census)
94.
1938 - not recorded
95. Curbs on Large Plot
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA ELLEN TULLY WHO DIED 15th JAN 1893 AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 26th OCTOBER 1916 AGED 82 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF THEIR SON JAMES EDWARD WHO DIED 20th OCT. 1879 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA TULLY WHO DIED 25th MARCH 1913 AGED 62 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace"
JAMES TULLY Bricklayer (1881 Census)
ROW 8
96. Broken Celtic Cross and Curbs
Reuben Middleton, General Manager of Aveling and Porter, died 1900
SACRED TOP THE MEMORY OF
REUBEN MIDDLETON
DIED 7th MARCH 1900
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
ABIGAIL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1893 AGED 51 YEARS
"[Boast ?] not what shall be on the morrow"
REUBEN MIDDLETON DIED 1900
From the Chatham News
"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. REUBEN MIDDLETON
The funeral of the late Mr Reuben Middleton, general manager to Messrs Aveling and Porter, Limited, Strood, whose death we recorded in our last issue, took place amid many manifestations of regret, on Saturday, the remains being interred with those of his wife, who died two years ago, at Frindsbury Churchyard.
The cortège, which consisted of a Washington car, containing the coffin, of polished oak, with brass fittings, and eight mourning carriages, left the late residence of the deceased, Bridge House, Esplanade, Strood, at 2.40 and proceeded by way of the High street, North street, and Frindsbury road to the place of burial.
Many of the men, who had been employed under the deceased followed in the rear, while a considerable number assembled at the church, where Mr T. L. Aveling and Mr H, Pitts (directors of the firm) also joined the party.........................."
Many other employees of Aveling and Porter attended, including all the foremen of the various departments, office staff and the drawing department. There were a large number of floral tributes from family, friends and all departments of Aveling and Porter
97. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN
MEMORY
OF
BERNARD JAMES
DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF
J. & E. BOURNE
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1911
AGED 1 YEAR 8 MONTHS
"Thy Will be Done"
98. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN CHEESEMAN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1911
AGED 83 YEARS
"Home at last, thy Labour done,
Safe and Blest, the Victory won,
Jordan passed, from pain set free,
Angels now have welcomed thee"
ALSO OF MARY
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1919
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN CHEESEMAN Labourer (1881 Census)
99. Pedestals Cross Gone
IN MEMORY OF JAMES DAY
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1908 AGED [40] YEARS
100. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH MINNIE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WALTER W. DIPLOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 26th 1908
AGED 24 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
IRENA F. DAY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 24th 1910
AGED 1 YEAR AND 11 MONTHS
101. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD WILLIAM PHILLIPS WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1907? AGED 49 YEARS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWIN BARDEN WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1928 AGED 57 YEARS
EDWARD PHILLIPS Cement Labourer (1881 Census)
102. Detached, Broken Headstone, leaning on dead tree
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FELIX BOURNE
OF STROOD
DIED JUNE 1st 1886
AGED 49 YEARS
"Husband and children be content,
For unto you I was but lent,
My debt is paid my grave you see,
Therefore prepare to follow me"
103. Small Headstone
The unfortunate William Hancock who died under a train in 1888
IN MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HANCOCK
OF NOTTINGHAM
WHO MET HIS DEATH
ON THE S. E. [R] STROOD
JULY 5th 1888
AGED 25 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
WILLIAM HANCOCK DIED 1888
When the Inquest was held, Hancock's name was not known. He was buried at All Saints as an "unknown man". When his family discovered that he had been killed, they tried to have his body exhumed and reburied in Nottingham. This attempt was not successful, so they placed the small headstone on the grave, and the church register was adjusted to record the identity of the dead man.
From the Chatham Observer
"SUICIDE AT STROOD
SINGULAR HALLUCINATIONS
An inquest was held on Saturday at the Railway Tavern, before the City Coroner, Mr W. H. Bell, LL B., on the body of a man unknown who was killed on the South Eastern Railway, on Thursday night.
Mr D. Skinner was appointed foreman of the jury.
Edward Hansted, of Temple Farm, Strood, foreman of Temple Brickfields, deposed that he saw the deceased the first time at about half past three in the afternoon of Thursday. He did not remember the name of the deceased although it was told to him. He saw him previously go on to the South Eastern Railway, and when he came to the wharf the 3.37 train from Maidstone passed by. Deceased swung his arm over his head, and then went and lay down by witness's house. Deceased afterwards asked for water and witness gave him some. He complained of his head being bad, and said he suffered with his head. In the course of conversation deceased gave his Christian name as William, and said that he was a fitter by trade. He stated also that he had been at work in Chatham dockyard, and had come that morning from Cage lane, Chatham.
When a train passed along the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, he exclaimed "That is where I ought to be, under the train", and repeated this when another one came up later on. He said, " There are several thousands women coming to kick me to death", and when witness replied "Oh, no they are not, they don't kick people to death in this country", he said, "Don't talk so mad".
Deceased left witness and witness did not see him again until the train had passed over him. He was then dead.
Thomas William Harris, of Cuxton road, Strood, labourer, said he saw deceased between three and four o'clock on Thursday afternoon near Mr Hansted's cottage. He asked witness where there was any water, and he replied "you are close to the river". Then he said "I want to drown myself", and on being asked why he answered, "Because women are after me". He was quiet and spoke as though more to himself than any one else. Subsequently he went upon the South Eastern line, and a down train came by. Witness shouted "Come off the line", and deceased replied, "This is what I have been waiting for". Witness tried and could not reach him before deceased threw his hat into the air, and jumped in front of the train just as it reached him. The wheels of the whole train passed over him, and when witness went up he found him dead.
George Richards, Maidstone, deposed that he was driving the engine of the 4.8 train from Charing Cross to Maidstone. He left Strood station at 5.28 for Cuxton, and when near the Temple brickfields, he saw a man on the down side clear of the line. When he first saw him he would be probably thirty yards away, and five or six yards before he reached him he deliberately "dived" in front of the engine. The wheels passed over him, and it was quite impossible for him to stop in time, although he shut off steam and applied the brake.
Henry Coulter, Inspector for the South Eastern Railway Company, of Bowes road, Strood, stated that he received information of the death of the deceased, so he went with a stretcher and conveyed him to the Railway Tavern.
A verdict of "Suicide whilst in a state of unsound mind" was returned.
ROW 9
104. Headstone, Badly Eroded
HARRIETT TURNER
[WHO DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1894]?
[AGED 56 YEARS]?
105. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM WEST
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 20th 1899
AGED 26 YEARS
"I will fear no evil for thou art with me"
ALSO
GEORGE WILLIAM WEST
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1880
AGED 42 YEARS
INTERRED IN UPNOR CHURCHYARD
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO HANNA
WIFE OF GEORGE WILLIAM WEST
DIED MARCH 5th 1911
AGED 66 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO RICHARD HENRY WEST
KILLED IN ACTION SEPTEMBER 25th 1917
AGED 37 YEARS
106. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED SISTER OF
STEPHEN & ELIZA SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
OCTOBER 19th 1899
AGED 54 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away"
ALSO STEPHEN SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
MAY 30th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
"He is not dead but sleepeth"
ALSO ELIZA SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JANUARY 19th 1938
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
STEPHEN SCOTCHMAN Journeyman Wheelwright in Essex (1881 Census)
107. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN POTTERTON
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
JANE POTTERTON
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1899
AGED 59 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
JANE HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1929
AGED 87 YEARS
JOHN POTTERTON Oil Mill Labourer (1881 Census)
108. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY A. WILLIAMSON
DIED OCTOBER 13th 1907
AGED 67
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
MARY ALICE WILLIAMSON
DIED AUGUST 5th 1926
(No age given, aged 60 years)
HELEN R. WILLIAMSON
DIED JUNE 13th 1947
AGED 73 YEARS
109. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE CORNELIUS
WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO LUCY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th JAN. 1915
AGED 63 YEARS
"At Rest, Reunited"
GEORGE CORNELIUS Wharfinger (Coal) (1881 Census)
110. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY BRIDGER
WHO DIED MARCH 29th 1908
AGED 66 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
"Grieve not for me, I'm free from pain,
We hope to met in Heaven again"
ALSO HENRY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1922
AGED 78 YEARS
HENRY BRIDGER Millwright (1881 Census)
111. Curbs
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT
South Side
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES HENRY JARRETT WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY APRIL 14th 1881 AGED 45 YEARS (One line)
North Side
ALSO JAMES HENRY JARRETT WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1903 AGED 74 YEARS
JAMES JARRETT Lighterman (1881 Census)
112. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM HAYMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 30th 1880
AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO
FANNY HAYMAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 21st 1887
AGED 87 YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
113. Small Tablet and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD BALDOCK
DIED APRIL 1st 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"We shall meet again"
ALSO
HARRIETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 15th 1921
AGED 80 YEARS
EDWARD BALDOCK Railway Inspector (1910 Census)
Personal estate £273 3s 9d (Probate Index)
114 – 117
All 1940's - not recorded
118. Fallen Headstone
William Wilson, crushed to death in 1889
IN
MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY WILSON
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
OCTOBER 3rd 1889
AGED 20 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
WILLIAM HENRY WILSON DIED 1889
From Chatham Observer
"CRUSHED TO DEATH BY MACHINERY
W.J. Harris, County Coroner, held an inquest at the Cottage on the Cliff Inn, Frindsbury, on Friday week, on the body of a man named William Henry Wilson, who was killed on the previous day by being crushed in the cogwheels of a machine at the Frindsbury Cement Works.
The deceased apparently slipped when passing the wheel, and thoughtlessly put his hand into the cogs, and was drawn in and frightfully crushed.
Louisa Wilson, wife of Reuben Wilson, said deceased was her son and was twenty years of age. He was employed at Frindsbury Cement Works.
Stephan Wellar, of Rochester, Wet (sic) ? Maker, in the employ of Messrs Tingey and Son, Frindsbury Cement Works, said the deceased was employed as witness's assistant, and had been working with him about three months. Deceased had been employed on the works for some years.
On the previous day, at 11.45, deceased went down into the engine room in answer to a signal to start the pumps. As deceased did not return, witness looked down and saw him hanging by the right arm from the cogs of a wheel. Deceased's arm and part of his body was crushed in the cogs. Witness stopped the engine immediately, and got the deceased out. Deceased had been killed instantly, the shaft of the engine rotating at the rate of eighty revolutions to the minute. In his opinion the deceased met his death by slipping on the floor and putting his hand thoughtlessly into the cogs. The cogwheel was between five and six feet from the floor. Deceased was not employed in oiling.
He was wearing a sleeved waistcoat.
George Batchelor, Foreman of the Cement Works, said he arrived on the spot within three minutes of the accident. He saw that deceased was dead, his arm being held in the cogs right close to the body, and completely crushed. Witness was of opinion the deceased slipped on the floor, and to save himself put his hand on the cogs without thinking of the consequences.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death".
To modern readers it is rather shocking that the machine had no guard fitted and that the floor was slippery. The tone of the report seems to blame poor Wilson for an understandable instinctive act.
ROW 10
119. Curbs
ALFRED EDWARD STRUDWICK KILLED AT STROOD STATION FEBRUARY 26th 1899 AGED 26 YEARS
ALBERT EDWARD STRUDWICK DIED 1899 [119]
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
"KILLED AT STROOD STATION
SHOCKING ACCIDENT TO A RAILWAY PORTER
INQUEST: At St. Bartholomew's Hospital
CORONER: R. J. M. Steadman
CAUSE OF DEATH: Crushed between platform and train
FOREMAN OF JURY: E. H. Wraith
Mr G. Pile, Station Master observed Inquest for S.E.R.
WITNESS: John Huggett, Coachman of Epsom, brother in law of deceased. Identified body
WITNESS: John Thomas Wright, Seaman of H.M.S. PEMBROKE. Knew deceased for 12 years. Saw him Sunday night at Porters Room at Strood Station. Deceased then crossed the line as train was reversing into station, deceased tried to jump clear but train caught him. Witness ran for help from station staff.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: Deceased did not say he was going to cross line. He was not in a hurry; he was cheerful and sober.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: It was a clear night. The train was being moved from the Maidstone line to the main line. If deceased had got into the 6 foot way (between lines) he would be safe. The train was moving very quietly. Did not think deceased saw train; there was no whistle or light at rear.
WITNESS: Thomas Pearce, Ticket Collector. Deceased's duty was involved with mails; witness spoke to him as he crossed line. Witness shouted "Look out, there". Deceased made a leap for the platform. There was no light at rear of train but a guard was showing a hand lamp. He heard a whistle before shunt started.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Could not hear train but saw it. The station lights were fully on.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: Deceased would be off duty at 10; train moved a "a man's running pace".
WITNESS: Charles Gilbert, Assistant Guard. He was in guard's brake of train; he held a lamp out of the window but took it in before platform was reached. He heard shout "Whoa", then saw deceased between platform and train. He applied the brake and train stopped within 2 yards; told driver not to move. Part of the platform had to be cut out to free deceased. He was taken to hospital, unconscious, bleeding from the head and stomach. The whistle was blown before platform was reached.
QUESTION FROM MR PILE: Auto vacuum brake was attached.
WITNESS: George Bunyard, Engine Driver. Was in charge of train; saw deceased two minutes before accident. Did not see accident. Blew whistle before shunting. When he felt brake he stopped train "instantly". He assisted in placing deceased on to stretcher.
WITNESS: Henry John Mills, Carriage Cleaner. Deceased was dismissed from S.E.R. About 3½ years ago and was out of work 10–12 days. Witness asked deceased if Mr Pile would take him on again. Deceased said he believed he would but if he did not re-employ him again he said, " I shall rub myself out". Witness believed he meant suicide. Deceased seemed depressed then but thereafyre he seemed fine.
JUROR'S PROTEST: Juror, Mr Gazeley, protested over last witness's evidence, he did not consider it was relevant. The Coroner told Gazeley he must allow Coroner to do his job.
WITNESS: Arthur John Groombridge, S.E.R. Inspector, said that some of the Strood staff told him 8 or 9 months ago that deceased had threatened suicide.
JUROR'S QUESTION: Was it usual to shunt with no light ?
WITNESS: Company regulations required a rear light and it was duty of deceased to place one. He should have a lamp ready.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Deceased looked after mails, he had no business to leave up platform.
TO JOHN HUGGETT'S QUESTION: Deceased had been on duty since 8.30 am, but had gaps between trains and a good time for meals. Sunday was an "easy day's work". Deceased had 2½ hours for dinner at midday.
DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY: Mr Ludford Cooper, House Surgeon at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
Deceased admitted at 10.45 on Sunday night, he was unconscious and died ¾ of an hour later.
He died of shock, secondary to probable ruptured viscera.
WITNESS: Police Sergeant Beckwith. Evidence not recorded.
Verdict "Accidental Death" (Strudwick was recently married)"
120. number not used
121. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK GEORGE LEANEY
WHO DIED MAY 31st 1899
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
ALBERT WILLIAM LEANEY
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1901
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
HENRY JOHN LEANEY
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1915
AGED [41] YEARS
INTERRED IN RAINHAM CHURCHYARD
ALSO
ARTHUR LEANEY
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1915
AGED 23 YEARS
122. Small Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WALLER
WHO DIED 24th OCTOBER 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM ERNEST WALLER
DIED 6th MARCH 1875
AGED 13 YEARS
"Not lost but Gone Before"
WILLIAM WALLER Labourer (1891 Census)
123. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
GEORGE FRY
WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1898
AGED 43 YEARS
"Rest on Dear Father, thy labours o'er,
Thy willing hands will toil no more,
A Faithful Father, true and kind,
No friend on earth like thee we find"
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
MARY FRY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1928
AGED 78 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away"
"Her End was Peace"
GEORGE FRY Personal Estate £144 7s (Probate Index)
124. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD BURGOYNE
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1923
AGED 55 YEARS ?
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO LOUISA ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 28th 1922
IN HER 82nd YEAR ?
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO EDWIN BURGOYNE
WHO DIED APRIL 1st 1935
AGED 63 YEARS
"Lead, Kindly Light"
RICHARD BURGOYNE JNR. Naval Ordnance (1901 Census)
125. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
WILLIAM COULTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th AUGUST 1897
AGED 54 YEARS
ELIZA COULTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 26th FEBRUARY 1923
AGED 79 YEARS
"How hard it is to part with those,
We loved on earth so dear,
The heart no greater trial knows,
No sorrow more severe"
WILLIAM COULTER Chalk Labourer (1881 Census)
126. Curbs
South Side
JAMES ROBERTS DIED APRIL 19th 1897 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE SARAH JANE DIED MARCH 30th 1904 AGED 71 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JAMES C. ROBERTS DIED NOV. 14th 1939 AGED 65 YEARS
AND HIS WIFE MARGARET A. S. (MILLS) DIED JUNE 7th 1962 AGED 89 YEARS
JAMES ROBERTS SNR. Licensed Victualler "Railway Tavern"
Personal Estate £402 12s 9d (Probate Index)
JAMES ROBERTS JNR. Personal Estate £3,418 7s 5d (Probate Index)
127. Curbs
South Side
MARY WHITMORE WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1907 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
BENJAMIN WHITMORE WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1915 AGED 76 YEARS
128. Small Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEARLY LOVED CHILD
RUBY STONE
DIED 15th OCTOBER 1907
AGED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS
ALSO ADA EDITH MOTHER OF ABOVE
DIED [ ] JULY 1954 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST ALBERT STONE
DIED 27th SEPT. 1955 AGED 83 YEARS
"Re-united"
ERNEST STONE Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory 1909)
Lived at Stone Hill, Haven Street, died at All Saints Hospital, Chatham. Personal Estate £201 4s 5d
129. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
SYDNEY JAMES BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 14th 1907
AGED 21 YEARS
"Our loss is great, we'll not complain,
But hope in Heaven to meet again"
ALSO JAMES BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 26th 1946
AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ROSA BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 4th 1957
AGED 90 YEARS
"At Rest"
130. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
OUR DEAR MOTHER
MARIA CLARK
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1907
AGED 66 YEARS
131. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED MARSH
DIED 16th MARCH 1906
AGED 64 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO ALICE MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JULY 1919
AGED 76 YEARS
ALFRED MARSH Butler to Ann Savage (Widow of Captain Savage ?) (1881 Census)
132. Headstone and Foot Stone
Charles Pocock, who drowned on the Anglo Dane in 1892
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES JOHN POCOCK
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1896
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO
JANE FRANCES
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 29th 1875
AGED 60? YEARS
ALSO, INTERRED AT UPNOR
CHARLES JOHN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
JANUARY 6th 1892 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ISABELLA FANNY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1881
AGED 25 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
CHARLES POCOCK DIED 1892
From Chatham Observer
"LOSS OF BARGE IN THE RIVER
TWO ROCHESTER MEN DROWNED
Hardly has the new year been ushered in before we have to chronicle one of the saddest fatalities which has occurred on the river on the river for many months past.
Readers will remember the severe squall which swept over the district about eleven o'clock on Wednesday morning, when the sky was almost as dark as ink, and the wind came in very fierce gusts. The forces of the squall was felt to it's fullest extent in the river, and it resulted in the capsizing of the barge Anglo Dane, and the loss of the captain and mate.
The craft, which belonged to Mr G. H. Curel, of Rochester, was loaded with coke, and was proceeding down the river at the time. Everything went well until she was in Sea Reach, and then the vessel was caught in the squall. What really happened will probably never be known, as neither the captain Mr B. (sic)* Wadhams, nor the mate, Mr. C. Pocock lived to tell the tale.
The only particulars which can be ascertained are those afforded by the crew of the barge Wimbrel which was also in Sea Reach at the same time, but some distance away from the ill – fated Anglo Dane. From the statement of the captain of the Wimbrel it seems that he saw the Anglo Dane just as the squall bore down upon them, and almost immediately afterwards he noticed that the barge had been capsized. He was, however, powerless the render the least assistance, because of the danger to which his own vessel was exposed. It was extremely dark at the time, but he fancied that he caught sight of one of the crew clinging to the side of the capsized craft. The feelings of those on board the Wimbrel well may be imagined, when they knew that fellow bargemen were probably perishing in the treacherous waters, and they unable to render the least assistance towards saving them. The end of the two unfortunate men can only be conjectured. Even if both managed to hold on to the barge, it is probable that the extreme coldness of the water, quickly brought on a sense of numbness, and the waves then swept them away from the vessel, before the waters finally closed over their heads.
When the sad intelligence reached Rochester and Chatham it at once drew forth many expressions of sympathy from those engaged in the river traffic. The late captain of the Anglo Dane leaves, we understand, a widow and four children. The barge which ultimately sank,has since been discovered"
*Wadhams name was Thomas, he is buried in Strood Cemetery, under a very eroded headstone, on which his fate can still be made out.
133. Pedestal
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY
OF
HANNAH HOLLAND
DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1877
AGED 76 YEARS
134. Headstone and Foot Stone, Curbs
IN
MEMORY OF
ARTHUR HENRY PRATT
DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1882
AGED 14 YEARS
"He is safe in his Father's house above,
In the place prepared by his Saviour's love,
To depart from a world of sin and strife,
And to be with Jesus, yes this is Life"
ALSO JAMES PRATT
DIED 19th DECEMBER 1893
AGED 88 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ANN PRATT
DIED 20th MARCH 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
INTERRED AT FARNINGHAM
ALSO EMMA JAMES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
J. AND A. PRATT
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1928
AGED 76 YEARS
ROW 11
134. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADA MARTHA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN DAVIDSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
31st JANUARY 1898 AGED 24 YEARS
"A tender mother beloved and dear,
An affectionate wife [ ],
On wings of love in heaven [ ]
We loved her living and mourn her dead"
ALSO
JOHN GEORGE CHARLES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL [ASLEEP] [MARCH [ ]1901
AGED [4] YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
135. Fallen Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE HINDS
WHO DIED OCT. 24th 1899
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO HENRY HINDS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1921
AGED 80 YEARS
136. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN NICHOLLS
LATE OF THE GOODS DEPARTMENT
SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
HARRIETT NICHOLLS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1917
AGED 84 YEARS
137. Small Headstone and Curbs
1936 - not recorded
138. Curbs
South Side
CHARLES GRIMES WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JANUARY 8th 1906 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO EMMA GRIMES WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1913 AGED 77 YEARS
CHARLES GRIMES Cement Cooper (1891 Census)
139. Concrete Curbs
(No Inscription)
140 – 141.
1940's and 50's - not recorded
142. Ledger on Stone Base (Under Large Tree)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[WILL]IAM GEORGE WELLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd DAY OF AUGUST 1889
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
ANNIE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd DAY OF MARCH 1889
AGED 76 YEARS
WILLIAM WELLS Waterman (1881 Census)
ROW 12
143. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, Curbs
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN ATKINS
WHO DIED 10th APRIL 1901
AGED 60 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
South Side
ALSO
ELLEN
ROBERTS
WHO DIED 25th AUGUST 1914
AGED 58 YEARS
144. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LILLIAN
ONLY DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY DAY
WHO DIED 9th DECEMBER 1904
AGED 25 YEARS
"Sleep on beloved, sleep and take your rest,
We loved thee well but Jesus loves thee best"
[ALSO] THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DAY
WHO DIED 2nd FEBY. 1911
AGED 63 YEARS
"Come unto me all ye that labour and
Are heavy laden and I will give you rest"
ALSO MARY DAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd DEC. 1913
AGED 66 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
WILLIAM DAY Grocer (1881 Census , Kelly's Directory 1891)
145. Derelict Pedestals
HERBERT CHARLES
GROOMBRIDGE
WHO DIED [ ] DECEMBER 1904
AGED 24 YEARS
146. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
MY SON
EDWARD ORMOND WARDEN
(ORMIE)
BORN MAY 26th 1886
DIED FEB. 16th 1906
"His prayer was answered with peaceful sleep"
147. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST JUPP
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1905
AGED 19 YEARS
"Gone to Rest"
ALSO
ALFRED JUPP
WHO DIED AUGUST 2nd 1928
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
MARY ANN JUPP
FELL ASLEEP JULY 11th 1937
AGED 90 YEARS
"United"
ALFRED JUPP Labourer (1881 Census)
148. Pedestals, Cross gone
East Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
WILLIAM HIRD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 9th 1882
AGED 71? YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 23rd? [1895]
AGED 80 YEARS
South Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
ELIZABETH NESHAM
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & MARY HIRD
BORN AUGUST 22nd 1846
DIED DECEMBER 29th 1887
North Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
ROBERT
ELDEST SON OF
WILLIAM & MARY HIRD
BORN MARCH 19th 1869
DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1889
WILLIAM HIRD Labourer in Coke Ovens (1881 Census)
149. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ETHEL ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
AMOS WILKINSON
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1915
AGED 30 YEARS, 6 MONTHS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
150. Fragment of Headstone on latter
IN
[LOVING] REMEMBRANCE
OF
EMILY
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & CAROLINE FRANCIS
DIED JANUARY 19th 1891
IN HER 22nd YEAR
151. Fallen, Broken Headstone
IN
LOVING
REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM HAMMOND
LATE FOREMAN OF UPNOR MAGAZINE
WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1878
AGED 41 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
152. Headstone and Curbs
1945 - not recorded
153. Concrete Curbs
No Inscription?
154. Curbs
1940's - not recorded
155. Broken Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[RICHA]RD GLADISH
[WHO DE[ARTED THIS LIFE] ]
[JANUARY/FEBRUARY ? [ ] 1889?
AGED 79 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 19th 1856
IN THE 45th YEAR OF HER AGE
[INTERRED AT ROCHESTER?]
RICHARD GLADISH Bricklayer (1851 Census)
Mary Gladish or Gladdish was buried at St. Margaret's, Rochester on 24th August 1856 aged 44 years. Richard Gladish does not appear in the All Saints Burial Register, but appears in the Civil Deaths Registration, Strood District, first quarter 1889 aged 79.
ROW 13
156. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
157. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
158. Small Heart Shaped Stone
IN SACRED MEMORY
OF
STANLEY H. BEANEY
BORN OCT. 3rd 1895
DIED 1897
ALSO
EUGENIE P. CASTLE
BORN OCT. 3rd 1925
DIED 1925
"Asleep"
159. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD LEANEY
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1904
AGED 47 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
ALSO JAMES EDWARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1911
AGED 34 YEARS
"Not gone from memory, not gone from love
But gone to the Father's home above"
ALSO SARAH LEANEY
WHO DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 75 YEARS
EDWARD LEANEY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
JAMES LEANEY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
160. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF
JOHN HENRY WILDISH
WHO DIED 21st MAY 1905
AGED 60 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN HENRY WILDISH
WHO DIED 26th MARCH 1923
AGED 78 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN WILDISH Railway Carriage Inspector (1901Census)
161. Curbs
No Inscription ?
162. Headstone and Curbs
1940's - not recorded
163. C.W.G.C. Headstone
1944 - not recorded
164. Headstone
George Briggs, the Upnor publican who died on a barge trip, 1885
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE BRIGGS
OF UPNOR IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SUDDENLY AT PORT VICTORIA
DECEMBER 11th 1885 AGED 40 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO CATHERINE FOX
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF
CHARLES FOX
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 5th 1891 AGED 42 YEAR
GEORGE BRIGGS, DIED 1885
From Chatham Observer
"SUDDEN DEATH OF AN UPNOR MAN
On Thursday, the 10th inst., a man named George Briggs, landlord of the King's Head Beer house, Upnor, who had not been enjoying good health, went down the river on board Mr G. H. Curel's barge, The Brothers, of Rochester, in company with Capt. Smeed and his mate.
While off Port Victoria, Smeed and his mate went to bed about 9 pm, leaving Briggs up to call them for the purpose of proceeding early on the journey to London.
The mate awoke about 2.45 on Friday morning, and heard Briggs breathing very hard. Thinking something was amiss with him, he called Smeed, and they came to the conclusion that Briggs had fainted through the cabin being too hot. They pulled his boots off, and were about to put him in his bunk when he exclaimed "Oh ! Bill, I am going to die" , and he expired almost immediately.
Dr Langston, who had been attending deceased for some time for heart disease, did not think an inquiry necessary, as the cause of death was apparent"
CHARLES FOX, DIED 1893,
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
"SUICIDE OF STROOD MAN
APOLOGY TO CORONER AND JURY
INQUEST: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester
CORONER: Mr W. H. Bell
FOREMAN OF JURY: Mr F. Broomfield
Fox had died the previous Friday from pneumonia accelerated by laudanum .
WITNESS: Dora Briggs, step-daughter of Fox, of 2 Tobin Villas, Cuxton Road, Strood.
Fox was a retired Royal Marines Sergeant, with no fixed occupation, living on property and occasional work. He was 42 years old.
His wife had died in 1891. He was depressed at times, she thought caused by lack of regular work. He was happy at home with witness and her sister. He was of temperate habits. He went to bed about midnight on Tuesday; he had a bad cold. At 12.30 pm next day he was still in his room, she went to check how he was. It was not unusual for him to remain a long time in bed. He seemed to be asleep and was breathing heavily. At 2 o'clock she returned to his room, when she noticed a glass and empty bottle of laudanum. A full bottle of laudanum was in his box. The bottles came from different chemists in Gravesend. He was still asleep and could not be wakened. She and her sister went for Mr C. D . Levy, for help, he was away, so Mr Ogle went to the house and sent for Dr Packman. Fox had never threatened suicide, witness had no reason to believe he would do so.
LETTER ADDRESSED TO "CORONER, CITY OF ROCHESTER", found in Fox's box, stated he had taken 2 ounces of laudanum, he apologised for trouble he had caused. Another letter addressed to Mr Bassett, contained instructions for funeral and disposal of his property.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Witness did not know if Fox had had sun-stroke or fall whilst in the military. Juror stated that Fox had told him he had had sun-stroke.
WITNESS: William Ogle of Grove Road, Frindsbury, manager to Mr. Levy. He knew Fox, having done business for him. Last saw him Tuesday night at Conservative Club, they both had drink. Fox was sober but seemed depressed, saying he did not feel up to much. He had been worried about money and lack of work. He was well educated.
On Wednesday morning he went to Fox's house, Fox was foaming at the mouth and breathing heavily. Fox had vomited and his sheets were soaked. There was a strong smell of laudanum. Witness went for Dr Packman, when he arrived, they walked Fox around the room for 3 hours. Fox was then moved to the hospital.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Letter was in Fox's hand.
WITNESS: Ludford Cooper, surgeon at the hospital. The day after Fox was admitted pneumonia set in and Fox died that (Friday) evening.
VERDICT: "Suicide during temporary insanity"
165. Curbs
1938 - not recorded
166. Small Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN HIRD
WIFE OF GEORGE HIRD
WHO DIED MAY 9th 1888
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE HIRD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. 2nd 1917
AGED 68 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
GEORGE HIRD Labourer in Coke Ovens, Living with Woman (described in census as "Mistress"! ) and three young children.
ROW 14
167. Coped Concrete
No Inscription?
168. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BAKER DIED OCTOBER 30th 1911 AGED 79 YEARS
South Side
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE SAME DIED MARCH 20th 1904 AGED 74 YEARS
WILLIAM BAKER Publican "The Bell" ? (Kelly's Directory 1891)
169. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD WHITTAKER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 20th 1904
AGED 76 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord"
ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1917
AND WAS INTERRED AT COLMONELL, AYRSHIRE
"At Rest"
170. Curbs
IN SACRED MEMORY OF MARIA GOLDSMITH DIED JAN. 13th 1915 AGED 67 YEARS
171. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND KEZIA SIMMONS
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 14th 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO
TAMAR SIMMONS
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 13th 1922
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
172. Curbs
No Inscription?
173. Curbs
1940's - not recorded
174. Headstone and Curbs, Formerly had Low Railing
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN JENNINGS
WHO DIED JANUARY 5th 1890
AGED 71 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND NINE SONS
TO LAMENT HIS LOSS
ALSO
CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1907
AGED 84 YEARS
"Peacefully Sleeping"
ALSO
RICHARD JANES (sic) SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1896
AGED 41 YEARS
JOHN JENNINGS Fishmonger (1881 Census)
RICHARD JENNINGS River Policeman (1881 Census)
ROW 15
175. Foot Stone?
176. Pedestals, Cross Missing, Curbs
[IN MEMORY OF]
ANNIE MARIA GODFREY
WHO DIED 14th JANUARY 1897
AGED 38 YEARS
ANN GODFREY School Mistress at Milton, Gravesend (1891Census)
177. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JOHN HILL
DIED JANUARY 26th 1897
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO LUCY HILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 5th 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED JAMES HILL
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 16th 1905
AGED 23 YEARS
178. Damaged Curbs
No Inscription?
179. Small Curbs
South Side
IVY DOROTHY WHYTE DIED JANUARY 26th 1923 AGED [1DAY]
North Side
JOHN STEPHEN WHYTE DIED AUGUST 20th 1924 AGED 5 MONTHS
180. Fallen, Broken Headstone
LAURA
[ ]FUL AND AFFECTIONATE
DAUGHTER OF
[JAMES] AND CAROINE BURCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 31st 1876
IN THE 34th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
[JAM]ES BURCH
[FATHER] OF THE ABOVE
[WHO D]EPARTED THIS LIFE
[JANUARY] [ ] 1879
AGED 83 YEARS
"[The Lord is my] Shepherd"
JAMES BURCH Coach Proprietor in Chatham (1851 Census)
181. Headstone and Foot Stone
Thomas J. Hill, Chamberlain of the Rochester Oyster Fishery, died 1883
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ESTHER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS JOHN HILL
LATE CHAMBERLAIN of the
ROCHESTER OYSTER FISHERY
BORN OCTOBER 15th 1805
DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1883
"We can not Lord, thy purpose see,
But all is well that's done by Thee"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS JOHN HILL
BORN JULY 26th 1807
DIED JULY 11th 1883
"O, Lord, Thy Will be Done"
182. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROOKER
DIED 12th JULY 1879
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BROOKER
[DIED] [ ] FEBRUARY [ ? ]
[AGED [ ]YEARS]
WILLIAM BROOKER Dairyman in Rochester (1871 Census)
183. Coped Stone and Railings
North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARTHA TOOLEY LOUISA EELES
WIFE OF CHARLES WILLIAM EELES DIED APRIL 3rd 1879
AGED 57 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
South Side
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES WILLIAM EELES
HUSBAND OF MARTHA T. EELES
DIED AT CHATHAM 2nd FEBRUARY 1902 AGED 81 YEARS
184. Plain Ledger with Horizontal Cross
South Side
IN MEMORY OF MARY MOUVERLEY DIED 16th JULY 1879 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO LYDIA MOUVERLEY DIED [ ] NOVEMBER 1884 AGED 80 YEARS
185. Headstone. Face down too heavy to turn over
ROW 16
186. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM CHUDLEIGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
16th OF OCTOBER 1895
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF OUR DEAR MOTHER
ELIZABETH CHUDLEIGH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
5th OF FEBRUARY 1915
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"Loved by all who knew her"
ALSO ALBERT HENRY CHUDLEIGH
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 3rd 1916
AGED 46 YEARS
WILLIAM CHUDLEIGH Instructing Warden, Convict Prison, living in Gillingham ( 1881 Census)
Personal Estate £178 5s (Probate Index)
187. Curbs
188. Iron Marker
No Inscription?
189. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
190. Headstone
Face Down, too heavy to lift
191. Headstone and Curbs, Low Iron Railings
Frederick Davis who was fatally injured at Aveling and Porter, 1895
(The broken headstone of Peter Mears, on right)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK WALTER
THE [ ] SON OF
THOMAS & HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO MET WITH AN ACCIDENT ON THE 14th
AND DIED ON THE 21st DECEMBER 1895
AGED 14 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO PERCY HERBERT
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 4th 1917
IN HIS 33rd YEAR
FREDERICK DAVIS, DIED 1895
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
" A LAD KILLED BY MACHINERY
INQUEST: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester
CORONER: Mr W. H. Bell
FOREMAN OF JURY: Mr Wyles
FACTORY INSPECTOR: Mr J. A. Redgrave
COMPANY SOLICITOR: Mr R. Arnold
Deceased fatally injured by being caught in machinery (not specified) at Aveling and Porter's Works, Strood.
WITNESS: Father of deceased, Thomas Davis, of Strood, Engine Driver on S.E.Railway.
His son had been employed at firm five or six months. His son had told him he went into the machine to oil and clean the middle spindle. Witness asked him if anyone had sent him there, his son replied "No".
He also said his foot had slipped and he was caught by the machine.
WITNESS: Stephen William Franks of Rochester, Blacksmith at the works.
Deceased was under him. It was not part of deceased's job to go into the machine. Witness had never seen him in there. He saw deceased entangled in the machine about half past twelve, he did not see him go in. Deceased's right leg was trapped between the wheel and the frame. Witness stopped the machine. The guard was taken off to enable deceased to be released. Mr J. C. Boon stopped the bleeding from deceased's leg, and Dr Cowan was sent for.
TO QUESTION FROM JURY FOREMAN: The machine was not stopped during cleaning operations.
TO QUESTION FROM MR REDGRAVE: The machine was not used that morning. It was usually cleaned between 12 and 1 o'clock on Saturday. The two pinion wheels were fenced in on the outside but not inside. Witness thought guards should be fixed on the inside, if they had , the accident would not have happened.
WITNESS: Ernest Hurst of Rochester, Striker at the works..
He saw deceased standing on the machine wiping down the casing of the wheel. He heard a shout and saw that deceased was in the machine.
TO MR ARNOLD'S QUESTION: Witness saved deceased's arm from being caught and tied his leg with his neck tie.
WITNESS: George Smith of Rochester, Foreman of Smiths at the works.
Deceased had no business on the top of the machine. Witness believed machine was adequately protected. He had warned deceased not to go on to the machine when it was in motion. There was no reason why protection should be on the inside of the wheel.
QUESTION FROM MR REDGRAVE: "If anyone was in the machine while in motion, you would call it a death trap, would you not ?" Witness replied "Yes".
MEDICAL EVIDENCE: Mr L. Cooper, House Surgeon at the hospital.
The bone of deceased's leg was broken and splintered. The leg was greatly mangled and was amputated. Deceased did well for five days, but on Friday lock – jaw (tetanus) set in and deceased died on Saturday.
CORONER'S OPINION: The accident appeared to be entirely from the deceased's own fault.
VERDICT: "Death from Misadventure". The Jury believed the machine should be better guarded and stopped for cleaning. Mr Arnold said he would make this representation to Messrs Aveling and Porter."
192. Loose Pedestal Block
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD ARTHUR
PHILLIPS
[ ]
193. Small Curbs, no inscription ?
194. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WHIFFEN
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1874
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO MARY SOPHIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 22nd 1878
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1898
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
ADA ANNIE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1911
AGED 43 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
CHARLES WHIFFEN Iron Fitter (1871 Census)
195. Curbs
IN MOVING MEMORY OF ESTHER WHIFFEN WHO DIED MAY 6th 1919 AGED 56 YEARS
196. Headstone and Foot Stone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JAMES CLACKETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
25th MAY 1876
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO LUCY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th MAY 1884
AGED 72 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
197. Headstone and Curbs
"Though lost to Sight, to Memory ever Dear"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH HOBBS
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1874
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE HOBBS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES HOBBS
OF UPNOR
WHO DIED [ ] 23rd 1889
[AGED 79 YEARS]
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO JAMES HOBBS
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1895
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH CHOWNE
WIFE OF HENRY CHOWNE
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
CHARLOTTE & JAMES HOBBS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 29th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
JOSEPH HOBBS Fisherman at Upnor (1871 Census)
HENRY CHOWNE Foreman of Cement Works at Upnor (1891 Census)
198. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HINXMAN
DIED 2nd AUGUST 1874
AGED 34 YEARS
"Billows of Disappointment roll,
Along the Tide of restless Time,
But Gospel Hope bears up the Soul,
Till an Eternity of Light shall Shine"
WILLIAM HINXMAN Victualler, late of "Prince of Wales Inn", Canal Road.
Personal Estate under £200 (Probate Index)
199. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN CHARLES JESSUP
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1876
AGED 28 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
200. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS GEORGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 6th DEC. 1876
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"I look for the Resurrection of the Dead,
[ ] the Life of the [ ]
ALSO [ ]GE
(Rest Eroded)
THOMAS GEORGE Blacksmith (1871 Census)
201. Headstone, Very Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE MARY
DAUGHTER OF
ELI & SARAH ANN GILES
[WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [ ] ] 1878
[AGED 4 YEARS]
ALSO ELIZABETH SARAH ANN
DAUGHTER [OF THE ABOVE]
SARAH ANN [& ELI GILES]
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] 1879]
[AGED 11 MONTHS]
ALSO EDITH ALBERTA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1881]
[AGED 19 YEARS]
ALSO EDITH FLORENCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] ]1885
[AGED 18 MONTHS]
ALSO SELINA [DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE ?]
[WHO DIED JANUARY [ ] 1886]
[AGED 12 DAYS]
ELI GILES Eating House, Canal Road (1881 Census)
ROW 17
202. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM HEWETT DIED MARCH 24th 1934 AGED 81 HUSBAND OF
ELIZA HEWETT DIED MAY 10th 1921 AGED 71
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY WALKER SON OF ELIZA HEWETT
DIED APRIL 2nd 1895 AGED 17
203. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HEWITT
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
REBECCA HEWITT
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1894
AGED 57 YEARS
"Jesus can make a dying bed,
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head,
And breathe my life out sweetly there"
ALSO
REBECCA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1895
AGED 57 YEARS
INTERRED AT FELMERSHAM, BEDFORDSHIRE
"Her End was Peace"
JOHN HEWITT Labourer in Cement Works (1881 Census)
204. Iron, no inscription?
205. Broken Iron Plaque, all but last line missing
206. Broken Red Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PETER MEARS
BORN 13th MARCH 1836
DIED 26th MAY 1895
MARTHA MEARS
BORN 6th MARCH 1834
DIED 12th JUNE 1895
ELLEN MEARS
BORN 14th FEBRUARY 1873
DIED 17th MAY 1875
Rear
PERCY MEARS
BORN 2nd OCTOBER 1870
DIED 20th JULY 1876
PETER MEARS Cement Miller (1881 Census)
207. Loose Pedestal Block
ALFRED BOUCHER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
23rd OCTOBER 1895
AGED 73 YEARS
208. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR SISTER
MARY HONE
WHO DIED 3rd JAN. 1909
AGED 74 YEARS
"Jesus said come unto me all ye that
Labour and I will give you Rest"
ALSO
GEORGE HONE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1910
AGED 69 YEARS
209. Loose Pedestal Block
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MAY 1939
AGED 71 YEARS
ANNIE ELIZABETH SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 19th JULY 1943
AGED 50 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF
VIOLET EMILY SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th NOV. 1914
AGED 9 YEARS
WILLIAM SMALL Police Constable (1911Census)
210. Fallen Displaced Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUIS JAMES DAY
BORN AUG 30th 1875
DIED NOV 11th 1926
"At Rest"
ETHEL ELEANOR ANDERSON DAY
DIED MARCH 3rd 1954 AGED 77
ALBERT EDWARD DAY
DIED MARCH 13th 1934 AGED 61
"Peace"
LOUIS DAY Engine Fitter (1901Census)
ALBERT DAY Personal Estate £5,293 11s 10d (Probate Index)
211. Loose Pedestal Block
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTUS ROGER
CHEESMAN
BORN DECEMBER 29th 1907
DIED APRIL 14th 1909
ROW 18
212. Curbs
NELLIE K. MOORE DIED JUNE 27th 1927 AGED 23 YEARS
213. Curbs
MARY ANN WHITE DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1925 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WHITE WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1942 AGED 85 YEARS
214. Curbs
North Side
NATHANIEL WILLIAM STROUGHILL WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1928 AGED 80 YEARS
South Side
Fallen Face Down
NATHANIEL STROUGHILL Market Gardener (1901Census) Personal Estate £26 3s 6d (Probate Index)
215.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK LLOYD THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF JOHN AND BERTHA DAVIES (One Line)
DIED OCT. 26th 1927 AGED 16 YEARS
216. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ETHEL SUSAN CULLUM
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th JAN. 1927
AGED 42 YEARS
"Deep in our hearts her memory clings"
217. Headstone and Curbs
No Inscription?
218. Curbs
PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF ANNIE MARY WALKER WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1927 AGED 54 YEARS
219. Curbs
South Side
ANNIE ALICE WATERHOUSE WHO DIED 21st JAN 1927 AGED 58 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JOHN JOB WATERHOUSE DIED 23rd AUGUST 1929 AGED 58 YEARS
JOHN WATERHOUSE Waterman (1911 Census)
220. Broken Curb
IN MEMORY OF [ALFRE]D WILLIAM GEORGE WHO DIED 1st JAN 1929 AGED 36 YEARS
221– 228. Mostly Curbs
Post 1930 - not recorded
229. Broken Headstone, Not In Situ
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BILDING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 5th 1861 AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO SUSAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 24th 1874 AGED 65 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
JOHN BILDING Shipwright's Labourer (1851 Census)
223 – 231. Curbs
1940's and 50's - not recorded
ROW 19
232. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SIDNEY JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EVA DALTON
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1926
AGED 27 YEARS
233. Curbs
South Side
THOMAS JAMES HUDSON WHO DIED 17th SEPT. 1926 AGED 70 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA HIS WIFE WHO DIED 29th JAN. 1947 AGED 86 YEARS
234. Curbs
Engulfed in Holly
235. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIZZIE ROWE WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1938 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO EDGAR WALLACE ROWE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th JULY 1944 AGED 67 YEARS (One Line)
North Side
ALSO WALTER HENRY ROWE WHO DIED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1926 AGED 57 YEARS
EDGAR ROWE Skilled Labourer, Powder Magazine, Upnor (1911 Census)
236 – 237. Headstone 1930's, Curbs 1940's
- not recorded
238. Pedestals and Curbs, Fallen Cross
CHARLIE JOHN
ROSS
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1926
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO BRIDGET ROSS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1938 AGED 75 YEARS
DAUGHTER KATHERINE M. STONE
29th JUNE 1897 - 17th JANUARY 1995
CHARLES ROSS Army Pensioner and Boat Builder (1911Census)
239. Curbs
FREDERICK CHARLES HART DIED 26th NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE MARY MAY HART DIED 26th DECEMBER 1959 AGED 92 YEARS
240 – 251. Mostly Curbs 1930's – 50's
- not recorded
252. Small Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOROTHY ANN WATKINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd NOVEMBER 1929 AGED 6 YEARS
253. Small Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Gone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
'BILLY'
WILLIAM JOSEPH MEATH
WHO FELL ASLEEP
23rd FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 3 YEARS & 4 MONTHS
"How we miss him none can tell"
R.I.P.
ROW 20
254. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
255. Curbs
MINNIE HOLMES JAN. 17th 1925
256. Curbs
South Side
ELIZABETH ANN ANDREWS WHO DIED 13th FEBRUARY 1939 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO HER HUSBAND ARTHUR WILLIAM WHO DIED 3rd NOVEMBER 1951 AGED 79 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HER SON WILLIAM GEORGE ANDREWS WHO DIED 20th AUGUST 1925 AGED 20 YEARS
257. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED STROUD DIED 16th JAN 1925 AGED 67 YEARS
North Side
ALSO SELINA WENHAM DIED 2nd JAN 1950 AGED 81 YEARS
ALFRED STROUD Agricultural Labourer (1911Census)
258. Cruciform Coped
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SUSAN ALICE WIDOW OF S. SAYER
AND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE REV. JAMES FORMBY
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 1st JUNE 1926 AGED 86 YEARS
"He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live"
259. Curbs
South Side
MATILDA HUGHES DIED AT SOUTHAMPTON DEC. 27th 1924 AGED 57 YEARS
North Side
ALSO BERTHA THE BELOVED WIFE OF SIDNEY HUGHES AT REST 19th MARCH 1943 AGED74 YEARS
SIDNEY HUGHES DIED 16th APRIL 1947 AGED 78 YEARS
SIDNEY HUGHES Shipwright Chatham Dockyard (1911 Census)
260. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
A DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER
MARY HALES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th MAY 1925 AGED 58 YEARS
"When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply,
Let no ill dream disturb my rest,
No power of darkness me molest"
ALSO GRACE MAUD MARY HALES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 13th DEC 1951
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD HALES AGED 86 YEARS
(DIED 1952)
RICHARD HALES Brickfield Labourer (1911Census)
261. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
262. Curbs
South Side
MY DEAR MOTHER ANN BLACKMAN WHO DIED 18th DEC 1924 AGED 72 YEARS
North Side
ALSO RICHARD BLACKMAN DIED 14th MAY 1936 AGED 83 YEARS
RICHARD BLACKMAN Employed by Strood Rural District Council (1911 Census)
263. Vandalised Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER ALSO
ANNIE DEAN EMMANUEL CHARLES YOUNG
AT REST 22nd MAY 1941 AT REST 4th AUGUST 1925
AGED 76 YEARS AGED 50 YEARS
264. Curbs
South Side
IN REMEMBRANCE OF DONALD CALDER
WHO DIED 5th JULY 1925 AGED 89 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ALEXANDER JOHN CALDER
WHO DIED 26th JANUARY 1939 AGED 41 YEARS
DONALD CALDER Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory 1919)
265. Derelict Curbs
South Side
IN MEMORY OF ESTHER IVY STARTUP WHO PASSED AWAY 4th OCTOBER 1924 AGED 20 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ROSALIND STARTUP WHO PASSED AWAY 11th OCTOBER 1951 AGED 70 YEARS
266. Headstone
IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WILLIAM HANNAH
WHO DIED NOV 9th 1928
AGED 53 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO EDITH MAUD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 6th 1930
AGED 53 YEARS
"At Rest"
WILLIAM HANNAH General Smith (1911Census)
267 – 275. Mostly Curbs 1930's – 40's
- not recorded
ROW 21
276. Headstone and Curbs
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA
BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM RICHARD JARRETT
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
NOV 8th 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
"She hath done what she could"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM RICHARD JARRETT
WHO DIED 6th JANUARY 1928
AGED 82 YEARS
South Curb
ALSO ADA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED 1875 AGED 3 WEEKS
North Curb
ALSO GEORGE FREDERICK SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 1887 AGED 13 YEARS
WILLIAM JARRETT Unemployed Cement Labourer (1911Census)
277. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
GRACE
THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND MARTHA CASTLE
BORN 9th NOVEMBER 1899
DIED 13th APRIL 1924
"God is our Refuge and Strength"
ALSO THE ABOVE MARTHA CASTLE
DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1933
AGED 74 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES CASTLE
DIED 11th MARCH 1942
AGED 84 YEARS
278. Headstone missing from base
279. "Book" Tablet and Curbs and Small Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA WATKINS
WHO DIED
28th JUNE 1927ALSO HER HUSBAND
JOHN
WHO DIED
29th JUNE 1949
AGED 77
AGED 51
Small Tablet
WALTER WATKINS
1910 – 1982
ELIZABETH WATKINS
1919 – 2004
North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA CANNON WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1924 AGED 72 YEARS
South Curb
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM ELDEST SON OF E & J WATKINS
WHO DIED AT SEA IN SUBMARINE P315 18th APRIL 1943 AGED 40 YEARS
WILLIAM WATKINS, DIED 1943 Submarine P315 was H.M.S. " Truculent" sunk in a collision in the Thames Estuary in 1950
280. Curbs
South Side
GEORGE FREDERICK BURGOYNE WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 29th 1924 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ANN WIFE OF ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 15th 1952 AGED 81 YEARS
281. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RHODA LUCY DOW
CALLED HOME MARCH 2nd 1924
AGED 49 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JULIA AGNES DOW
DIED APRIL 19th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"Until the day break"
282 – 292. Mostly Curbs Post 1930
- not recorded
ROW 22
293. Curbs 1930's – 40's
- not recorded
294. Headstone and Curbs
"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH REBECCA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMUEL GEORGE ELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 15th JAN. 1923
AGED 66
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL GEORGE ELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 17th SEPT. 1926
IN HIS 73rd YEAR
"Until the day break"
SAMUEL ELLIS Insurance Agent (Kelly's Directory 1909) Personal Estate £315 9s 7d (Probate Index)
295. Curbs
JAMES WADY WHO DIED 30th JUNE 1922 AGED 67 YEARS
JAMES WADY Railway Guard in Rochester (1881 Census)
296. Curbs
South side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY GEORGE WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1923 AGED 37 YEARS
North Side
Fallen Face Down
297. Headstone missing above base
298. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE ELIZABETH GERTRUDE
BELOVED WIFE OF H. DRURY
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1923 AGED 24 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO DOROTHY VERA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MAY 1923 AGED 4 MONTHS
"Jesus called a little child"
299. Headstone, Curbs and "Book" Tablet
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN FRANCES
BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN CARTER
FELL ASLEEP 21st NOV. 1922
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO EDWIN CARTER
DIED 17th JANUARY 1935
AGED 82 YEARS
INTERRED IN LEWES
"Book" Tablet
IN LOVING AND
TREASURED MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
(LALL)
BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BASSETT
NEWMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON
17th MARCH 1947
AGED 59 YEARS
"Loved all the time"
EDWIN CARTER Cement Labourer (1911Census)
300 – 309. Mostly Curbs Post 1930
- not recorded
ROW 23
310. Curbs
South Side
HARRIETT WEAVER WHO DIED OCT. 4th 1921 AGED 82
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM WEAVER HUSBAND WHO DIED JAN. 29th 1930 AGED 87
WILLIAM WEAVER E.R.A. Royal Navy (1881 Census)
311. Cross and Curbs
No Inscription?
312. Curbs
South Side
SUSAN BARNETT WHO DIED 7th SEPT. 1921 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HENRY BARNETT WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1931 AGED 74 YEARS
HENRY BARNETT Labourer (1881 Census)
313. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDWIN HENRY CHAPMAN
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1921
AGED 70 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1954
AGED 93 YEARS
"Reunited"
EDWIN CHAPMAN Of Chatham, Royal Engineers' Pensioner (1901Census)
314. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LOUISA ELIZABETH ROGERS WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1922 AGED 66 YEARS
North Side
ALSO EDWARD THOMAS BELOVED HUSBAND WHO DIED 29th MAY 1936 AGED 75 YEARS
EDWIN ROGERS Gunpowder Labourer (1911Census)
315. Headstone and Curbs
Thick Holly obscures
316. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMOS MILES SANCTO DIED 4th AUGUST 1921 AGED 24 YEARS "God knows best"
North Side
ALSO EDWARD CHARLES SANCTO WHO FEEL ASLEEP 15th JANUARY 1940 AGED 77 YEARS "At Rest"
317. Headstone (not in situ)and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SUMLET STANIFORD
WHO DIED 8th JULY 1921
AGED 57 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SUMLET STANIFORD
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1938
AGED 80 YEARS
SUMLET STANIFORD Brickfields Labourer (1911Census)
318. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS EDWARD OVERY
WHO DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1928
AGED 78 YEARS
"His end was Peace"
ALSO ANN OVERY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1930
AGED 73 YEARS
"At Rest"
THOMAS OVERY Retired Publican (1911Census) Personal Estate £735 7s (Probate Index)
319 – 324. Curbs Post 1930 Not recorded
HERE IS FOOTPATH......NORTH WEST CORNER IS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
325. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SELINA ASKHAM DIED OCT. 19th 1917 AGED 71
North Side
ALSO HER HUSBAND WILLIAM HENRY ASKHAM DIED APRIL 25th 1920 AGED 76
WILLIAM ASKHAM Unemployed Labourer (1901 Census)
BAKER see HAMMOND
326. Flat Book Type Stone and C.W.G.C.
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
MUM AND DAD
J. BULLIMORE
WHO DIED
9th JULY 1920
AGED 64 YEARSE. C. BULLIMORE
WHO DIED
5th DEC. 1931
AGED 74 YEARS
C.W.WG. Headstone
149529 SIGNALMAN
G. A. WOSKET
ROYAL SIGNALS
13th JULY 1945 AGED 20
"Loved and Remembered Always"
J. BULLIMORE Stationer and Tobacconist at Bromley ? (1901Census)
327. Granite Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Fallen
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LUCY BUTLER
WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1917
AGED 62 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved, sleep and
take thy rest"
ALSO JAMES BUTLER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 23rd 1939
AGED 86 YEARS
South Side
HERBERT LEWIS
BUTLER
SUFFOLK REGT.
KILLED IN ACTION AT MONCHY
JUNE 16th 1917
INTERRED AT MONCHY
FRANCE
North Side
EDWARD GEORGE
BUTLER
2nd K.R.R.C.
DIED OF WOUNDS SEPT. 7th 1918
INTERRED AT LIGNY
FRANCE
JAMES BUTLER Manager of Brickfields (1911Census)
328. Pedestals, Tall Cross, Anchor and Chain, Masonic Symbol, and Curbs
James Butlin who drowned in France in 1919
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JAMES BUTLIN
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE BUTLIN
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT
ST. VALERY, FRANCE
JULY 21st 1919 AGED 39 YEARS
"Man goeth forth on to his work and their labours until the evening"
ALSO THE ABOVE ALICE BUTLIN WHO DIED JULY 3rd 1947
ARTHUR BUTLIN Personal Estate £1,934 2s 10d (Probate Index)
ARTHUR JAMES BUTLIN, DIED 1919
From Chatham News
"STROOD MAN DROWNED
The funeral took place at Frindsbury on Wednesday of Mr Arthur James Butlin (39). of 100 Frindsbury road, Master and part proprietor of the sailing barge Centaur. He accidentally met his death at St. Valery on Caux, France, on July 21st , and it appears that he must have fallen off a ladder from his barge to the quay, for in the water below he was found drowned.
Funeral rites were accorded in France, but the body was brought to England in his own barge, navigated by Mr Pudney, also a share holder in the Centaur.
In addition to the deceased's widow and mother and other relatives, there was a large attendance at the funeral, including Free Masons, Druids and Foresters, all of which he was a brother, and members of the Barge mens' Mutual Aid Society, the latter with their banner.
In the absence of the Vicar, the funeral service was read by the Vicar of St. Mary's, Strood, (the Rev. L. D. Hammond). There was a large collection of wreaths, including, in addition to family tributes, one from the Gillingham League of Freemasons, of which, Mr Butlin had long been a member."
329. C. W.G. C. Headstone
871 DRIVER
N. H. CHILDS
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
28th NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 22
"In loving memory of
Our dear son,
Forever with the Lord"
330. Curbs
South Side
ERNEST FREDERICK JOHN COOPER WHO DIED 27th JAN. 1917 AGED 39 YEARS
North Side
ALSO LUCY MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 12th OCTOBER 1933 AGED 57 YEARS
ERNEST COOPER Skilled Labourer (1911Census)
COOTES see HOGBEN
331. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF EDWARD CRAKE DIED 15th OCT. 1915 AGED 42 YEARS
EDWARD CRAKE Chalk Dipper Clay (1901 Census), Beer Retailer (Kelly's Directory 1909) Same man?
332. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEVI GEORGE CUMBERLAND
WHO DIED 6th JAN. 1921 AGED 59 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE FLORENCE LOUISA CUMBERLAND
WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1952 AGED 81 YEARS
LEVI CUMBERLAND Police Pensioner/ Labourer (1911Census)
333. Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Missing
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM LAING DUNCAN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 24th 1919
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO FANNY LOUISA DUNCAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AT REST 1st SEPTEMBER 1960 AGED 79
WILLIAM DUNCAN Lace Merchant in Rochester (1911Census)
334. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN EYNON
WHO DIED 29th AUGUST 1919
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1945
AGED 43 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN EYNON Police Constable (1911Census)
335. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY CHARLES HILL WHO DIED MAY 20th 1917 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE SARAH HILL WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1933 IN HER 85th YEAR
HENRY HILL Fishmonger (1911Census)
336. Headstone and Curbs
Thomas T. J. Hill, (son of Thomas, who died in 1883)
He was also Chamberlain of the Rochester Oyster Fishery, died 1928
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
SUSANNAH HILL
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 17th 1918
AGED 75 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
JOHN THOMAS JENNINGS HILL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 16th 1928
AGED 85 YEARS
"Resting"
CHAMBERLAIN OF THE ROCHESTER
OYSTER FISHERY FOR 26 YEARS
ALSO
EUSTACE WILLIAM HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1944
AGED 62 YEARS
EUSTACE HILL Fisherman (1911Census)
JOHN THOMAS JENNINGS HILL Shrimp Merchant (1901 Census)
From Chatham Observer
"FIFTY YEARS A JUROR
DEATH OF MR. J. T. J. HILL
We regret to record the death of Mr John Thomas Jennings Hill (85) of 49, Grove Road, Strood, which sad event occurred at a nursing home in Chatham in the early hours of Monday morning.
A native of Strood, the deceased was born in a house on old Rochester Bridge and for that reason he was always known as the Kentish Man nearest the Men of Kent.
Prior to his retirement about 35 years ago he followed the avocation of a fisherman, and as such had many thrilling experiences. On one of his last voyages he was swept overboard by a heavy sea, and was rescued by one of his sons. He was a member of the jury of the Rochester Oyster Fishery for 51 years, and was for 26 years the Chamberlain.
The Admiralty Court on Saturday was the first he had failed to attend for over half a century. Little, however, was it thought that he was so near his end.
Mr Hill was a staunch Liberal and a prominent member of the Strood Workmens' Club. He was a keen billiard player, and only a few months ago won the billiards cup in a competition at the club.
He leaves seven sons and one daughter (Mrs Hollins), his wife having pre-deceased him some ten years.
The interment takes place in Frindsbury Churchyard on Saturday at 2.15 pm."
337. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JAMES AUSTIN HOGBEN A.I.F.
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE*
AGED 24 YEARS
KILLED IN GALLIPOLI AUGUST 17th 1915
"At Rest"
South Curb
IN MEMORY OF HANNAH HOGBEN WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1901 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA COOTES WHO DIED MAY 25th 1901 AGED 43 YEARS
(* The top half of the headstone remains blank)
338. Pedestals, Part Missing, Cross Fallen
[IN MEMORY OF]
ARTHUR HOWARD
WHO PASSED AWAY ON
MARCH 3rd 1918 AGED 63 YEARS
[ Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF ANN ELIZABETH BAKER
DIED JUNE 17th 1942 AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EDWARD BAKER WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1933
AGED 77 YEARS "His End was Peace"
ARTHUR HOWARD Labourer (1911Census)
339. Book Type Tablet
AT REST
ELIZA MARIA
IZABY
ALSO
JAMES IZABY DIED 11th JULY
1916
AGED 66 YEARS
DIED 14th JAN. 1931
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
JAMES IZABY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
JEPSON see MIDDLETON
340. Pedestals, Cross Missing
EMILY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM ROBERT JONES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
2nd FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 59 YEARS
"Oh, call it not death tis a holy sleep,
And the precious soul the Lord doth keep,
She will wake again and how satisfied ,
With likeness of him for her who died"
ALSO WILLIAM ROBERT JONES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th OCT 1936
AGED 77 YEARS
WILLIAM JONES Engine Driver, S.E.R. (1911Census)
341. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
JULIA JURY
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1916
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd JUNE 1924
AGED 78 YEARS
"In Peace"
342. Pedestals
FLORENCE
MARY
KERRIDGE
WHO DIED 22nd OCT. 1918
AGED 40 YEARS
"At Rest"
343a. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT REBECCA LANDERS WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1916 AGED 66 YEARS (One line)
ALSO WILLIAM LANDERS WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1950 AGED 101 YEARS
343b. Headstone, Foot Stone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH EDWARD LANDERS
WHO DIED [APRIL] [ ] 1899
AGED [15 ] YEARS
ALSO
ERNEST MOSES LANDERS
WHO DIED [APRIL] [ ] 1899
AGED [7] YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
344. Curbs
North Side
GEORGE ALFRED LANDERS DIED 8th NOV. 1916 AGED 32 YEARS
South Side
THOMAS WILLIAM LANDERS DIED 17th DECEMBER 1925 AGED 46 YEARS
WILLIAM LANDERS, DIED 1950
From Chatham News, August 1948
"Why all the fuss?"
"Asks Mr Landers on his 100th birthday
"What's all the fuss about ?" Mr William Landers asked good humouredly when the Mayor of Rochester (Alderman A. C. Lyle) paid a special visit to him at his home, 144 Weston Road, Strood, on Friday. Mr Landers was 100 years old on that day.
The Mayor then read a telegram from the King sent from Balmoral Castle, Scotland. It stated; "The King and Queen are much interested to hear that you are celebrating your 100th birthday and send you hearty congratulations and good wishes – Private Secretary."
Among the many other congratulatory messages was a telegram from the Mayor of Rochester himself.
BIRTHDAY GIFTS
After he had shaken hands with Mr Landers, the Mayor presented him with a box of cigarettes, tobacco, some cheroots ---- and some liquid refreshments"
(Was the Mayor trying to finish the old gentleman off ?)
From the Chatham News, January 1950
"DEATH OF A STROOD CENTENARIAN
Strood's oldest citizen, Mr William Landers, of 144 Weston Road, Strood, died in Milton Regis Hospital, on Tuesday at the age of 101.
The son of a man who was born only four years after the Battle of Waterloo, Mr Landers started work at the age of eight on a Frindsbury farm, being paid 6d a day. Later he worked at the Crown and Quarry Cement Works, Frindsbury.
Since the death of his wife in 1916, he had lived with Mrs Dean, his eldest daughter. He had outlived six of his ten children.
He was a founder member of Strood Gospel Mission, and a service will be held at the Mission Hall,
Brompton Lane, tomorrow (Sat.) morning at 11.45 am. Interment will follow at Frindsbury Parish Churchyard."
THOMAS LANDERS Labourer (1901Census)
345. Voluted Scroll and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN
THE DEAR HUSBAND OF
FRANCES LARKIN
WHO DIED FEB. 10th 1919
"He's rejoicing in Heaven we hope,
With God's angels for ever to dwell,
He was loved and respected by all,
God called and he bade us farewell"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCES LARKIN
WHO DIED JULY 14th 1928
AGED 83 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
JOHN LARKIN Farmer (1901Census)
Personal Estate (of Sole Street Farm) £4,443 8s 5d (Probate Index)
346. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT EDGAR LENTON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1928 AGED 41 YEARS
347. Fallen Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
GEORGE ERNEST LOFT
WHO DIED 21st JUNE 1928
AGED 34 YEARS
"Till we meet again"
ALSO GRACE ANN HIS WIFE
REUNITED 28th FEB 1959
AGED 65 YEARS
LOVE see MANSBRIDGE
348. C.W.W.G. Headstone
20743 BOMBARDIER
A. G. MASON
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
15th JUNE 1918 AGE 34
349. Headstone, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
South Curb
JOSIAH MANSBRIDGE WHO DIED 28th NOV 1918 AGED 85 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO EMMA MANSBRIDGE WHO DIED 27th OCT. 1873 AGED 40 YEARS INTERRED AT RYARSH
Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE MAXTED LOVE
WHO DIED SUDDENLY ON 15th DEC. 1927
AGED 70 YEARS
"Now at Rest"
JOSIAH MANSBRIDGE Gardener, Father in Law to William Jones (341) (1901 Census)
GEORGE LOVE Rail Engine Driver (1911Census)
350. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS EDWARD MIDDLETON WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1916 AGED 39 YEARS (One line)
North Side
ALSO JOHN BELLAMY JEPSON WHO DIED 8th MAY 1928 AGED 56 YEARS
THOMAS MIDDLETON Engineer's Clerk (1911Census)
351. Curbs
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CAROLINE MILES DIED APRIL 18th 1919 AGED 62 YEARS (One line)
352. Curbs
South Side
ERNEST HENRY MILLS WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1928 AGED 28 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZABETH MILLS WHO DIED 22nd JULY 1953 AGED 85 YEARS
ERNEST MILLS Gardener (1911Census)
353. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MINNIE
BELLE OLLEY
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1916
AGED 43 YEARS
"None can fill your place, dear wife,
One so good and true,
We sadly miss your dear kind face,
And always think of you"
354. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES TIMOTHY PLEASANCE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th JULY 1918
AGED 70 YEARS
"One of the best"
ALSO ELIZABETH MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON JULY 31st 1919
AGED 71 YEARS
"Until the day break"
355. C. W. G. C. Headstone
51007 L/BOMBARDIER
R. E. PULLEN
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
29th SEPTEMBER 1920 AGE 30
356. Curbs
South Side
ALFRED EDWARD RAYNER WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1920 AGED 48 YEARS "At Rest"
North Side
ALSO CLARA EMILY RAYNER HIS WIFE WHO DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1943 AGED 70 YEARS
ALFRED RAYNER Railway Signalman (1901Census)
357. Curbs
South Side
THOMAS COLLIN RUTTER WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1920 AGED 61 "Rest in Peace"
North Side
ALSO ERNEST JAMES RUTTER WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1930 AGED 29 "Loved by all who knew him"
THOMAS RUTTER Agricultural Labourer (1911Census)
SEAGER see USMAR
358. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 7th OCT. 1915
AGED 59 YEARS
"Until the day break"
ARTHUR JAMES SELLIS
DEARLY LOVED YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS DROWNED ON H.M.S. FORMIDABLE
1st JAN 1915 AGED 20 YEARS
"Beloved he lived, bravely he died,
One of the best, we miss him still"
ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD SELLIS
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
24th APRIL 1917 AGED 30 YEARS
"He died for Britain's Freedom,
And the Honour of his Race"
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS SELLIS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
WILLIAM SELLIS Police Constable (1911Census)
ARTHUR SELLIS H.M.S. "Formidable" was a pre- Dreadnought battleship, launched in 1897, she was heavily armed and armoured. Sunk by a German U Boat in the English Channel; over 500 of the crew were drowned along with Sellis.
359. Pedestals and Cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS DAVID SHILLITO
WHO FELL ASLEEP 16th NOV.1917
AGED 47 YEARS
THOMAS SHILITO Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory1895) Personal Estate £1,091 3s (Probate Index)
360. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs
TR13/84088 RIFLEMAN
F. W. SIMMONS
3rd NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 18
"The Lord watch
between we and thee
when we are absent
from one another"
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR SON FREDERICK WILLIAM SIMMONS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE (One line)
ON THE 3rd OF NOVEMBER 1918 IN COLCHESTER HOSPITAL AGED 18 YEARS "Rest in Peace"
South Side
ANNIE ELIZABETH SIMMONS ALSO GEORGE EDWARD SIMMONS
DIED 28th MARCH 1931 AGED 62 YEARS DIED 31st DECEMBER 1935 AGED 67 YEARS
361. C.W.G.C. Headstone
SR/9328 PRIVATE
C.E. SMITH
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
23rd MARCH 1918 AGED 21
"We shall go to him,
But he will not,
Return to us"
362. Curbs
ETHEL MAUD WIFE OF EDWIN ARTHUR TILLEY DIED 6th APRIL 1921 AGED 41 YEARS
EDWIN TILLEY Civil Servant, H.M. Treasury, living in Gravesend (1911Census)
363. Granite Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN FOND MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR AND ONLY DAUGHTER
DORIS CLARA TIMBRELL
BORN OCT. 30th 1893
DIED NOV. 6th 1918
"Only to see her face again,
Only to hear her speak"
364. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS TUGWELL
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1919
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
ARTHUR TUGWELL
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT CAMBRAI
NOVEMBER 29th 1917 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE FREEMAN TUGWELL
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1946
AGED 83 YEARS
THOMAS TUGWELL Antique Dealer in Rochester (1911Census)
365. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE (NANCY) ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE HORACE USMAR
BORN 15th JAN. 1878 DOED 19th JUNE 1927
"Lead, Kindly Light"
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE H. USMAR
DIED 5th OCT. 1942 AGED 84 YEARS
South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM H. SEAGER WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 27th 1923 AGED 51 YEARS (One line)
North Curb
ALSO MARY LOUISA SEAGER WHO DIED MAY 4th 1943 AGED 69 YEARS
GEORGE USMAR Personal Estate £13,342 8s 7d (Probate Index)
WILLIAM SEAGER Corn Warehouseman (1911Census)
366. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM DAVID VALLANCE WHO DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1920 AGED 67 YEARS
North Side
HANNAH VALLANCE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1949 AGED 85 YEARS
WILLIAM VALLENCE Charge hand of Joiners (1911Census)
367. Pedestals, Fallen Cross, and Curbs
East Side
TO THE
DEAR MEMORY OF
ROBERT
HENRY WARBURTON 'BOBBIE'
DIED 25th MAY 1919
AGED 11 YEARS
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
North Side
ALSO
MARGARET ELIZABETH
WARBURTON
DIED 2nd JUNE 1944
"Resting"
(No age given, was 60 years)
368. Headstone and Curbs
IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WARD
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF OCTOBER 1918
AGED 48 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WARD
WHO DIED ON THE 26th OF JULY 1924
AGED 52 YEARS
369. Headstone and Curbs
IHS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CELIA WAKE WARREN
BORN AT LITTLE HORWOOD, BUCKS. FEB. 10th 1879
AND PASSED AWAY AT CHATTENDEN MAY 11th 1916
AGED 37 YEARS
"And ye now, therefore, have sorrow but I will,
See you again and your heart shall rejoice"
370. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LOUISA REBECCA WELLER
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1919 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO JAMES HUSBAND OF ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1927 AGED 84 YEARS
AND ANN DAUGHTER OF ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1946 AGED 69 YEARS
JAMES WELLER Agricultural Labourer (1901Census)
371. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES WHELLER
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARGARET LAVINIA WHEELER
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 30th 1918
AGED 65 YEARS
"How blessed are they whose
Toils are ended"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARGARET LAVINIA WHELLER
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 31st 1932
AGED 79 YEARS
JAMES WHELLER Railway Clerk (1901Census)
372. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILSON WHO DIED 14th NOVEMBER 1917 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO FANNY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1937 AGED 75 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ERNEST THEIR SON WHO DIED 30th JULY 1926 AGED 35 YEARS
THOMAS WILSON
Coachman (Domestic) (1911 Census)
373. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WOODLAND WHO DIED 3rd AUGUST 1917 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO ROSE HANNAH WOODLAND WHO DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 68 YEARS
JAMES WOODLAND Metropolitan Police Pensioner (1911Census)
374. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WOODROW
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1918
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1926
AGED 76 YEARS
CHARLES WOODROW Boot Maker (1901Census)
WOSKET see BULLIMORE
(The remaining monuments in this section are either post 1930 or have inscriptions missing)
APPENDIX
375. Colonel George Baker, C. B.
I remember walking into the burial ground about 30 years ago, and noticing a headstone to a military man, (whose name I could not remember), but I remember the C. B. because Companions of the Bath are rather thin on the ground in the Medway Towns.
This must have been Colonel Baker, and if his headstone is still here it could be one of those fallen face down. I did try to raise these stones sufficiently to read them, but lacking a suitable lever, I was unable to do so. So, I have included the short Times obituary published on the day of his burial, October 22nd 1910. I assume that Colonel Baker was related to the Baker family who farmed Manor Farm, his abode at the time of his death.
"COL. GEORGE BAKER
The death has taken place at Frindsbury, Rochester, of Colonel George Baker, C.B., at the age of 70. Colonel Baker was with the 67th (South Hampshire Regiment) throughout the campaign of 1860 in China, and carried the regimental colour at the action in Sinho, at the taking of Tangku, and with the storming party of the Taku Fort, the ditch of which he crossed and planted the colours on the cavalier.
He was also present at the surrender of Peking, and received the China medal and two clasps. He was again with the 67th throughout the Afghan campaign of 1878–80, and was present in the engagement at Charasiah on October 6th 1879, and in the operations round Kabul in December, 1879, including the investment of Sherpore. He was mentioned in despatches, and received the medal and two clasps.
Five years later, in 1885–6, he led the 67th as its commanding officer, in the Burmese Expeditions until after the surrender of Mandalay, and was again mentioned in despatches, made a Companion of the Bath, and granted the medal with clasp.
Colonel Baker afterwards returned with his regiment to Chatham, where he was stationed until given a district in Ireland.
The funeral takes place today at Frindsbury"
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ANDREWS 256
ASKHAM 325
ATKINS 143
AUSTIN 337
BAKER 3, 67, 168, 338, 375
BALDOCK 113
BARDEN 36, 76, 78, 101
BARNETT 57, 312
BASSETT 299
BATES 91
BEALE 89
BEANEY 158
BELLAMY 350
BENNETT 83
BERRY 4
BIGG 91
BILDING 229
BLACKMAN 31, 262
BLAIR 24
BLAKE 66
BOLTON 69
BOUCHER 37, 207
BOURNE 52, 81, 97, 102
BRIDGER 110
BRIGGS 164
BROOKER 182
BUDD 21
BULLEN 42
BULLIMORE 326
BURCH 180
BURGESS 6
BURGOYNE 124, 280
BUTLER 327
BUTLIN 328
BYAST 129
CALDER 264
CAMPBELL 21, 35
CANNON 279CARTER 299
CASTLE 158
CASTLE 277
CASWELL 32
CHAPMAN 313
CHEESEMAN 98
CHEESMAN 211
CHILDS 329
CHOWNE 197
CHUDLEIGH 186
CLACKETT 196
CLARK 130
COOK 76
COOPER 29, 330, 337
CORNELIUS 109
COULTER 125
CRAKE 331
CROUCH 38
CULLUM 216
CUMBERLAND 332
CUTLAND 13
DALTON 232
DAVIDSON 134
DAVIES 215
DAVIS 191
DAY 99, 144, 210
DIPLOCK 100
DOW 281
DRURY 298
DUNCAN 333
EELES 183
ELLIS 294
EVENDEN 30, 73
EYNON 334
FORMBY 258
FOX 164
FRANCIS 150FRANKS 19
FRENCH 11, 32
FRY 123
GARDNER 8
GEORGE 200, 296
GILES 201
GLADISH 155
GODFREY 176
GOLDSMITH 170
GOODEVE 21
GRIMES 138
GROOMBRIDGE 145
GURR 87
HALES 260
HAMMOND 29, 151
HANCOCK 103
HANNAH 84, 266
HARPUM 85b
HARRISON 28
HART 239
HAYMAN 111
HAYWARD 47
HEAD 62
HEWETT 202, 203
HILL 13, 93, 177, 181, 335, 336
HINDS 135
HINXMAN 198
HIRD 148, 166
HOBBS 197
HODGE 41
HOGBEN 337
HOLLAND 133
HOLLIDAY 9
HOLMES 255
HONE 208
HONEYMON 88
HOWARD 338
HUDSON 233
HUGHES 259
IRONMONGER 8
IZABY 14, 339
JANES 174
JARRETT 111, 276
JENNINGS 12, 174, 336
JEPSON 350
JESSUP 199
JOHNSON 60
JONES 340
JUPP 147
JURY 341
KEMP 17
KENNARD 1
KERRIDGE 342
LAING 333
LANDERS 343b, 344, 343a
LANGLEY 85b
LARKIN 345
LEANEY 121, 159
LENTON 346
LEWRY 61
LLOYD 215
LOFT 347
LONDON 34
LOVE 349
MANSBRIDGE 349
MARCH 42
MARSH 131
MASON 348MAXTED 349
MEARS 206
MEATH 253
MIDDLETON 96, 350
MILES 316, 351
MILLS 352
MISKIN 22
MOORE 212
MOUVERLEY 184
NEAME 27
NESHAM 148
NEWMAN 299
NICHOLLS 136
OLLEY 353
OSENTON 66
OTWAY 52
OVERY 318
PARDOE 26
PARSONS 53
PHILLIPS 101
PHILLIPS 192
PLEASANCE 354
POCOCK 50, 132
POOLEY 82
POTTERTON 107
PRATT 134
PULLEN 355
PUTTIFER 58, 59
RAYNER 356
ROBERTS 39, 80, 126, 143
ROGERS 314
ROSER 41
ROSS 238
ROWE 235
RUTTER 357
SALES 49
SANCTO 316
SAUNDERS 2
SAUNDERS 67
SAYER 258
SCOTCHMAN 106
SEAGER 365
SELLIS 358
SHILLITO 359
SIMMONS 171, 360
SINCLAIR 21
SKINNER 15
SMALL 209
SMITH 361
SPINK 37
STANIFORD 317
STARTUP 46, 265
STIRRUP 56
STOBBART 86
STONE 21, 68, 128, 239
STROUD 257
STROUGHILL 214
STRUDWICK 119
SUMLET 317
SUMMER 46
TIBE 34
TILLEY 362
TIMBRELL 363
TOOLEY 183
TREMAIN 82
TRUMAN 57
TUFFEY 17
TUGWELL 364
TULLY 95
TURNER 104
USMAR 365
VALLANCE 366
WADY 295
WAGHORNE 51
WAKE 369
WAKELING 7
WALKER 218
WALLER 122
WALLIS 23
WALTER 64, 76
WARBURTON 367
WARD 368
WARDEN 146
WARREN 369
WARWOOD 25
WATERHOUSE 219
WATKINS 15, 24, 252, 279
WEAVER 78, 310
WELLER 370
WELLS 142
WENHAM 257
WEST 105
WHELLER 371WHIFFEN 194, 195
WHITE 85a, 213
WHITEBREAD 72
WHITMORE 127
WHITTAKER 169
WHYLAND 8
WHYTE 179
WIGG 10
WILDISH 160
WILKINSON 149
WILLIAMS 77
WILLIAMSON 108
WILLS 42, 43
WILSON 118, 372
WINNE 5
WOODLAND 373
WOODROW 374
WOSKET 326
WYLES 79
YOUNG 263