Monumental Inscriptions of St Lawrence (Laurence), Ramsgate, Thanet
St Lawrence (Laurence), Ramsgate, Thanet, with Index of names and places at end. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
The following Monumental Inscriptions are taken from a book published in 1895 by Charles Cotton, entitled History & Antiquities of the Church and Parish of St Laurence (Lawrence), Thanet (Ramsgate).
Page 129 "The Inscriptions on the Tombstones, down to 1800, have been taken off in the following order:— Firstly, those immediately around the Church beginning at the east end, passing round to the south, the west, and the north, all within the path; then those outside the path, beginning at the triangular piece upon the south and passing to the west and straight down towards the east to the Abbott Mausoleum thus completing those contained in the original Churchyard; secondly, the Inscriptions are taken from those within the first addition to the original Churchyard (upon the north of the old Churchyard), they begin at the east, and are given as far as possible row by row, up to the west end of this part of the ground. The other portions of the new Churchyard were added subsequently to 1800, therefore the inscriptions to be found there—and they are very numerous—are not given in this work.
For the sake of reference every stone has a distinct number, which will be found to contain its own group of inscriptions.
Cozens in his "Tour Through the Isle of Thanet, etc," gives the Inscriptions of nine monuments in this Churchyard, all of which are included (with additions) except three; these I cannot now find, so they are added at the end of this Chapter and are marked as being extracted from that work."
Page 152 "The . . . transcripts were copied from the tombstones for this work by Mr. John B. Gibbs, of St. Laurence, and as might be expected, the task was beset with difficulties on account of the great age of many of the inscriptions, and the effects of long standing neglect and bad weather. All the inscriptions down to the year 1812 have been searched for, and except those marked with an * have been compared with the names and dates in the Burial Registers, and verified there from by Mr. Kenyon W. Wilkie, whose additions from the Registers have been printed in italics and placed within brackets. Those marked with an * have not been identified in the Registers, failure being due either to the illegibility of the inscriptions on the stones, or omission of the clerk to enter the particulars in the Registers. The greatest praise is due to Mr. Wilkie for the care and. accuracy with which this most laborious work has been completed, which it is hoped, will be of some value to future genealogists and Pedigree hunters."
1. John LANGLEY, died 14th June 1785 aged 37 years; also four children who died in infancy.
2*. Peter, son of William and Sarah BENET, died 13th …./ 28 years. Also of …/ Sarah and Richard.
3*. An old stone, inscription quite obliterated.
4. Mary, wife of Henry CROWN, died 25th January 1752 aged 25 years.
5. (Geor)ge, ye son .. (Ric)hard and (Mary) BENNETT died 17th September 1683.
6. Daniel STONE died 16th October 1770 aged 33 years. Also Daniel, son of the above died 26th October 1761 (1762) aged 3 years. Also Daniel, a second son, died 21st April 1770 aged 6 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of the above, died 14th July 1772 aged 6 years.
7. Robert EASON died 24th April 1779 aged 46 years, leaving two children, viz: Ann and Robert. Also Ann, wife of Edward WYBORN, died (30th) April 1793 aged 27 years.
8. Edward LONG died 28th December 1746 aged 83 years. Also Ann, his wife, died 31st August 1749 aged 82 years.
8A*. Elizabeth, only wife of William LONG, d…/ in ye 48th year of her age (remainder illegible).
9. William BURGESS died 5th March 1767 aged 64 years. Also Susannah his wife, died 5th July 1785 aged 77 years. Also Sarah WHITE, daughter of the above, died 22nd April 1787 aged 55 years.
10. John JARMAN died 17th June 1718 aged 62 years. Left surviving Stephen, Sarah, Jane and Elizabeth. Also Sarah, wife of above, died 18th June 1736 aged 78 years.
10A. Stephen JERMAN and Elizabeth his wife. He died August 17th 1753 in the …3 year …./. She died December (buried December 6th) 1756 aged 63.
11. Stephen READ died 30th April 1747 aged 63 years. Also Hannah his wife died 8th May 1766 aged 77 years.
12. (Jane wife of Thomas) SPURGEN and daughter of George and Jane MUDDLE, died 11th October (bur. 17 September) 1764.
13. Johanna, wife of Robert LAWRENCE, died 16th June 1782 aged 62 years. Also the above Robert Lawrence died 6th February 1795 aged 89 years.
14. Robert, son of George PATTEN, died 9th January 1748 aged 22 years.
15. Anthony HOOPER died 17th January 1758 aged 79 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 16th January 1765 aged 82 years.
South side of Church within the path:
16. Judith, wife of John BRATHERY, died 14th July 1756 aged 70 years. Also John Brathery died 22nd September 1756 aged 80 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of above, died 16th April 1784 aged 60 years.
16a. Katharine HOOPER died 19th May 1812 aged 76 years.
17. Sarah, wife of Stephen READ, Junr. died 19th October 1765 aged 41 years. Also 3 children, viz: Stephen, Sarah and Richard, who died in infancy.
18. William LONG died 13th February 1757 aged 74 years. Also John JOAD died 16th July 1769 aged 68 years, and Susannah, his wife, died 19th January 1773 aged 67 years. Also Sarah HINDS, daughter of above John Joad, died 19th August 1777 aged 41 years. Also two of their children, who died in infancy.
19. Elizabeth READ died 11th January 1759 aged 58 years. Also her husband Stephen Read died 11th January 1781 aged 84 years. Also Ann, daughter of above and wife of Anthony HOOPER, died 11th June 1787 aged 58 years.
20. Moses, son of Stephen and Elizabeth READ, died 21st June 1743 aged 19 years. Also 4 other children, viz: 1 son and 3 daughters.
21. Mary MOSES died 21st February 1732 aged 25 years. Also 3 children, viz: Elizabeth, Mary and Eliza, in their first year.
22. Edward READ died 10th January 1716 in his 36th year. Also Judith, his daughter (an infant) died March 1716. Remainder of inscription gone.
23. Robert TICKNOR, Sen. died 11th October 1715 aged 75 years. Left issue 5 sons and 5 daughters. Also Anne Ticknor died 23rd January 1731 aged 82 years.
24. Henry TICKNOR died 9th January 1730 aged 61 years. Also Elizabeth, his daughter, died 2nd November 1750 aged 46 years. Also Sarah, his wife, died 2nd October 1760 aged 91 years.
25. Ann, wife of William LONG, daughter of Robert and Anne TICKNOR, died 7th December 1739 aged 56 years. Also 3 children, viz: Mary, Catherine and Nicholas died in infancy.
26. Henry GRANT died 28th April 1767 aged 68 years. Also Henry, son of above, died 21st October 1729 aged 13 months. Also Jane, his wife, died 4th March 1782 aged 86 years. A.a. Bb Cc Dd E.e FFf G on bottom of stone.
27. John TICKNOR, Sen. died 20th March 1731 aged 54 years. Also Mary and Catherine, daughters of above. Also Judith, wife of above, died 4th December 1733 aged 53 years. Also Judith, wife of Martin BROOK, died 3rd December 1733 aged 31 years. Also Judith, daughter of above, died June 1760 aged 33 years.
28. Edward STOCK, son of William and Mary, died 15th May 1788 aged 28 years. Also 3 children, Mary, William and John died in infancy. Also the above Mary Stock died 11th April 1798 aged 73 years. Also the above William Stock died 15th July 1799 aged 77 years.
West side of Church within the path:
29. Remains on an old inscription. (John) SAMPSON died September (October) 1686. Also (Martha) his wife died 1722 aged 82 years.
30. George SKINNER died 11th May 1656 aged 62 years, leaving Martha, his wife, and one son and one daughter, Thomas and Martha. Also George Skinner died 22nd July 1757 aged 79 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of Stephen JESSARD, died 22nd October 1778 aged 62 years. Also the above Stephen Jessard died 30th March 1798 aged 80 years. Also Elizabeth JOAD, daughter of above Stephen Jessard died 4th October 1820 aged 72 years.
31. George KEMP died 6th January 1737 aged 42 years. Also Ann, wife of above, died 7th February 1779 aged 82 years.
32. Elizabeth, wife of William DEVERSON, died 16th January 1753 aged 31 years.
33. Sarah, wife of Daniel CURLING, died 9th September 1761 aged 29 years.
34. Daniel CURLING, of Chilton, died 6th March 1745-6 aged 45 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of above, died 31st January 1788 aged 90 years.
35. Ann, wife of William CURLING, died 1st June 1780 aged 61 years. Also the above William Curling died 24th February 1798 aged 83 years.
36. Mary, relict of Alexander CURLING, died 26 August 1767 aged 63 years. Also two daughters, Mercy and Mary.
37. John MAXTED died 29th April 1700 aged 63 years. Also Jane, daughter of Robert and Jane Maxted, died 25th August 1714 aged 3 years. Also Ann Moses SAYER died 1st July 1781 aged 23 years. Also Ann Maxted Sayer died 7th January 1790 aged 8 years. Also George Osborn Sayer died 25th August 1805 aged 54 years.
38. Richard GRANGER died 14th May 1714 aged 68 years. Also Thomasin, wife of above, died 17th November 1732 aged 81 years. Also Richard, son of John and Jane Granger, died 14th August 1705 aged 6 months. Also Jane, wife of John Granger, died 13th October 1714 aged 36 years. Also John Granger died 24th March 1733 aged 57 years.
39. Sarah, wife of John HOLMAN, died 31st July 1730 aged 63 years. Also Mary, wife of John Holman, minor, died 28th April 1801 (aged 65) years.
40. Francis HOLMAN died 19th January 1739 aged 43 years. Anne, wife of Thomas GRIGSON, Junr. died 8th September 1757 aged 50 years. Also the above Thomas Grigson died 8th April 1782 aged 67 years.
41. William LILLEFORD died 25th May 1788 aged 79 years. Also Susannah, his wife, died 23rd December 1777 aged 69 years.
42. John MAXTED died 10th August 1786 aged 99 years and 10 months. Also Jane, his wife, died 10th July 1756 aged 81 years.
43. Stephen TERRY died 14th June 1791 aged 69 years.
44. John FRIEND died 27th February 1740 aged 65 years.
45. Here lie the bodies of George FRIEND, Ann, his wife, and Mary their daughter. He died September 1749 aged 65 years. She died December 1746 aged 50 years. Mary died November 1749 aged 20.
46. Sarah, wife of George KENNEARD, died 25th February 1739 aged 77 years. Also the above George Kenneard died 18th June 1744 aged 75 years.
47. Daniel CHEESEMAN died 10th March 1760 aged 72 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 14th November 1782 aged 98 years. *Also Elizabeth, their daughter, died 7th May 1783 aged 64 years.
48. George SMITH died 1790 aged 55 years.
49. Ann, wife of William DEAR, died 11th January 1709 aged 34 years. Also William Dear, her husband (buried March 1718).
North side of Church within the path:
50. Ann, wife of James BARMAN, died 21st December 1790 aged 50 years. Also Simon, son of above, died 9th July 1802 aged 21 years. Also the above James Barman died 10th September 1822 aged 86 years.
51. George HOOPER died March 9th 1791 aged 62 years.
52. Elizabeth, wife of Martin LONG, died 18th June 1742 aged 32 years.
53. Old Alexander LONG, the ffisherman, died 9th September 1708 aged 95 years. Also Mercy, his wife, died 15th September 1702 aged 88 years. Also Margaret HOOPER died 25th December 1761 aged 55 years. Also Margaret Hooper, daughter of above, died 25th May 1768 aged 36 years. Also Jane Hooper died 26th June 1789 aged 54 years. Also Mary Bostock Read CHALLENER died May 20th 1880 aged 56 years.
54. Mary, wife of Alexander LONG, died 21st November 1732 aged 37 years.
55. Elizabeth, wife of William NOBLE, died May 1737 aged 50 years.
56.* Mary, wife of Alexander LONG, daughter of William and Elizabeth JENKIN, of Minster, died 20th August 1715 aged 38 years.
57. Mr Alexander LONG died 3rd June 1723 aged 49 years.
58. George COCK died 17th September 1743 aged 65 years. Also Mary, his wife, died 15th December 1749 aged 58 years.
59. Catherine, daughter of John & Catherine COCK, died 6th April 1742 aged 12 years. Also Susannah and Thomas ……/. Also the above John Cock died December 1757 aged 66 years.
60. Catherine, wife of John COCK, died 3rd July 1763 aged 67 years. Also John Cock, grandson of above, died 14th November 1762 aged 1 year 11 months. Also John, son of Daniel & Dorothy Cock, died 9th January 1771 aged 3 months.
61. Catherine, wife of John REDWOOD, died 9th October 1737 aged 52 years.
On the large stone towards the west, in the path on the north side of the Church.
61a. Stephen SAMPSON of Ramsgate, Esq., surgeon, died 19th March 1767 aged 34 years, and was buried near and to the left of this grave. Also Elizabeth, his widow, died 18th August 1807 aged 75 years and 6 months. Also John, son of above, died 15th October 1822 aged 64 years. Also Mary Rutter Sampson died 30th March 1826 aged 64 years. Also Elizabeth Sampson died 2nd January 1830 aged 66 years. Also Matilda Sampson, last surviving daughter of the above Stephen Sampson, died May 3rd 1857 aged 90 years.
On the smaller stone towards the east with a long inscription almost illegible:
61b*. Robert CORBETT, 2nd son of William Thompson Corbett, of Darshall, Cheshire, and Desham, Lincolnshire; and Jane Elizabeth, his wife ……/.
South side of Church, without the path:
62. Elizabeth, wife of Josiah CULLMER, died 11th October 1719 aged 29 years. Also Mary Cullmer, their daughter, died September 1719 aged 5 years. Also Ann Cullmer died October 1719 aged 3 years. Also Margaret, wife of Capt. Josiah Cullmer, died 19th September 1767 aged 72 years.
63. Ellen, wife of Daniel GOATLEY, died 2nd March 1730 aged 54 years.
64. John NETHERSOLE died 19th April 1751 aged 76 years. Also Ann, wife of above, died 6th January 1764 aged 80 years. Also Ann RICHARDSON died 30th November 1796 aged 75 years.
65. Thomas TOMSON, M.D. Ob. 27th January 1794, etat 33.
66. William CURLING died 27th September 1728 aged 29 years. Also John, son of John and Susannah JOAD, died 29th October 1756 aged 23 years.
67. Esther, wife of John CURLING, died 12th September 1735 aged 68 years. Also Thomas, son of above, died 3rd March 1733 aged 32 years.
68. George TICKNOR died 2nd December 1734 aged 57 years. Also Helena, wife of above, died 11th May 1752 aged 72 years. Also Ann, daughter of Capt. Thomas PHILLIPS, died 11th June 1753 aged 9 years. Also Thomas Phillips died 10th June 1765 aged 71 years. Also Eleanor, wife of Thomas PHILLIPS, died 1st April 1767 aged 61 years.
69. William READ died 18th May 1743 aged 45 years.
70. Martin LONG died 10th May 1707 aged 52 years. Also (Anne), wife of above, died 10th September 1740 aged 84 years.
71. Ann, daughter of Anthony BAYLY, died 6th July 1720 aged 6 months.
72. Captn. Anthony BAYLY died 16th May 1774 aged 85 years. Also Ann, wife of above, died 20th November 1742 aged 52 years. Also 3 sons and 2 daughters.
73. Robert LONG died 12th December 1723 aged 67 years. Left surviving one daughter, Judith. (See also no.16).
74. Affery, daughter of Robert and (Afry) LONG, died 13th October 1701 aged 17 years. Also Affery, daughter of John and Judith (See also no.16) BRATHERY, died ……../.
75. Nathaniel AUSTEN, Sen. died 7th April 1745 aged 70 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 20th July 1757 aged 79 years. Also Edward, son of above, died 24th October 1760 aged 46 years. Also Ann, wife of John QUINCE, died 6th September 1765 aged 45 years. Also Mrs Elizabeth Austen, widow of above Edward, died February 1st 1788.
76. John MOCKENESS died 27th January 1757 aged 76 years. Also Ann, wife of above, died 3rd January 1752 aged 72 years. Also Richard, son of above (date gone).
77. George CURLING of Ramsgate, mariner, died 29th January 1731 aged 70 years. Also John BAX, Gent., grandson of above, died 22nd January 1788 aged 71 years.
78. Ebenezer BRADSHAW, Dissenting Minister of Ramsgate, died March 11th 1741 aged 80 years.
79. George DEAR died 5th June 1771 aged 49 years.
80. Margaret, wife of David RUTTER, died 11th February 1731 aged 56 years.
81. Thomas CURLING died 11th June 1741 aged 45 years. Also Sarah, wife of above, died 24th September 1767 aged 69 years.
82. Margaret RUTTER died (September 29th) 1749, aged 62 years. Also one son and one daughter.
83*. Robert ATHERTON died 21st February 1710 aged 66 years.
84. William CURLING died 27th September 1728 aged 29 years.
85. Elizabeth, wife of Richard FOWLER, died 27th November 1762 aged 60 years. Also Elizabeth LILLO, granddaughter of above (remainder buried).
86. William DEAR died 25th March 1719 aged 77 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 24th February 1719 aged 47 years.
87. Christopher BURCHAM (Birch) died 20th December (buried December 3rd) 1759 aged 32 years. Also John Burcham (Birch) died 2nd December 1766 aged 69 years. Also Dorothy, wife of Christopher Burcham, died 16th August 1806 aged 89 years.
88. Mary, wife of George CURLING, died 22nd November 1706 aged 28 years.
89. Judith, wife of Roger STRIVENS, died 24th(July) 1794 aged 70 years. Also the above Roger Strivens died 6th April 1798 aged 75 years.
90. George LONG died 24th May 1756 aged 57 years.
91. George LONG died 8th November 1725 aged 56 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 14th August 1728 aged 57 years, leaving 4 sons and one daughter ……/ married to Isaac ELVIN, and died …../ 1754.
92. Adam LONG died March 13th 1750 aged 50 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of above, died 28th November 1767 aged 67 years. Also two sons, Robert and Alexander. Also Elizabeth, daughter of above, died 9th April 1806 aged 64 years.
93. George FARLEY died 25th March 1799 aged 68 years. Also Ann, wife of above, died August 7th 1797 aged 66 years. Left issue 4 sons, John, Thomas, George and William, and 4 daughters, Dinah, Susannah Mary, Sarah and Elizabeth.
94. John FARLEY died 21st December 1763 aged 63 years. Also Mary, daughter of above, died 2nd October 1768 aged 32 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 29th November 1781 aged 86.
95. Mary DEVERSON, daughter of Thomas and Ann Deverson, died 8th February 1749 aged 22 years. Also Thomas Deverson died 11th April 1760 aged 63 years. Also Ann, wife of above, died 5th November 1785 aged 86 years. Also Ann, daughter of above, died 7th June 1740 aged 15 years.
96. G.L.S. 1790.
97. 4 children, sons of John and Mercy HESTER, viz: Thomas died 22nd October 1741 aged 2 years. Deverson died 5th April 1750 aged 7 years. Thomas died 30th January 1754 aged 6 years and Deverson died 10th December 1758 aged 9 years.
98. Richard STEVENS died 8th May 1730 aged 72 years. Also Richard, Sarah and Annah.
99. William, son of John and Mercy HESTER, died 30th July 1764 aged 23 years. Also John, son of above, died 15th March 1765 aged 27 years.
100. William DARLING died 17th December 1753 aged 66 years. Also Sarah, wife of above, died 31st August 1758 aged 64 years.
101. (Martha), daughter of Thomas and Ann HOLMAN, died 3rd May 1718 aged 18 years. (Ann), wife of Stephen Holman, died ../ July 1732 aged 24 years. Also Nicholas, son of Stephen Holman by his 2nd wife Mary, died 7th May 1754 aged 15 years.
101A. (Ann), wife of Stephen HOLMAN, died July (buried July 10th) 1732 aged 24. Also Nicholas, son of Stephen Holman by his 2nd wife Mary, died May (buried May 18th) 1754.
West wide of Church without the path:
102. George MARTIN died 20th May 1743 aged 56 years. Also George, son of above, 10th July 1744 aged 25 years.
103. Ann, relict of G. MARTIN, Jun. died 4th February 1765 aged 45 years.
104. Michael SMITH died 12th April (buried 11th April) 1794 aged 73 years. Also Ann, his wife, died 6th July 1803 aged 73 years.
105. Mary, wife of Simon STOCKLY, died 12th November 1787 aged 68 years. Also the above Simon Stockly died 7th February 1805 aged 75 years.
106*. Daniel, son of Zacariah and Margaret BALDEN, died 30th November 1713 aged 22 years.
107. John COOPER died 17th July 1765 aged 82 years.
108. Oliver BOULTON died 29th November 1763 aged 39 years. Also Mildred, his wife, died 5th November 1772 aged 53 years.
109. Sarah, wife of John JOAD, died 21st February 1753 aged 57 years. Also the above John Joad died 3rd April 1757 aged 66 years. Also Gilbert Joad, son of above, died 23rd September 1761 aged 34 years. Also Mary, wife of Gilbert Joad, died 18th May 1778 aged 47 years.
110. John JOAD died 7th June 1738 aged 89 years. Also Sarah, wife of above, died 11th June 1734 aged 76 years. Also William SIMMONS, died 10th September 1723 aged 45 years.
111. Jane Mary LONG died July 1771 aged 81 years.
112. (Ann, wife of) Thomas CORNISH, died 22nd January 1749 aged 44 years. Also Thomas Cornish died (December) 1764 aged 59 years.
113. George JOAD died 7th May 1742 aged 86 years. Also Susanna, daughter of Adam and Mary RIGDEN, died 26th June 1742 aged 22 years.
114. Thomas BELCY died 29th February 1764 aged 57 years. Also Mary, his wife, died 6th October 1739 aged 36 years. Also 2 children, Mary and Ann.
115. George JOAD died 7th May 1773 aged 76 years. Also Martha, his wife, died 15th December 1771 aged 75 years. Also George, son of above, died 23rd January 1750 aged 23 years.
116. James STOCK died 12th December 1744 aged 57 years. Also Elizabeth, his wife, died 28th March 1760 aged 79 years.
117. Jane, wife of John GRIGG, of Manston, died 6th April 1792 aged 50 years. Also John Grigg died December 1819 aged 86 years.
118. Here Lyeth Richard ye son of Richard & Jane MAYE, How left behind him Susanna, his wife, and aged 28 yeares, and died May ye 9th, 1705. (This inscription is exactly the same as it is on the stone).
119. Jane SOLLY, wife of Edward Solly, died 17th February 1781 aged 31 years.
120. Sarah NEWMAN, wife of John, died 3rd November 1753 aged 35 years.
121. Sarah CURLING died 23rd February 1775 aged 10 years 7 months. Also Thomas Curling died 2nd November 1812 aged 85 years. Also Mary, his wife, died 14th September 1814 aged 86 years.
122. Elizabeth, wife of John BOWLES, died 26th December 1704 aged 63 years. Also Sarah HILLS, an infant, buried 23rd May 1706. Also John Bowles died 1st December 1709 aged 58 years. John Hills died 27th March 1716 aged 45 years. Also an infant son of John Hills died 22nd November 1716. Elizabeth, wife of John Hills, died 27th March 1736 aged 52 years. Mary, widow of John Bowles, died 9th March 1739 aged 88 years. John Hills died July 31st 1751 aged 40 years. Also Sarah, wife of Stephen Hills, died 24th February 1767 aged (48) years. Also Elizabeth CURLING died 16th January 1787 aged 77 years. Also Mary CORNISH died 1st January 1801 aged 87 years.
123. Ann, wife of Thomas EMPTAGE, died 30th July 1753 aged 83 years.
124. Jane, wife of Thomas PHILPOTT, died 18th September 1798 aged 64 years. Also Susannah, wife of Thomas Philpott, of Haine, died 8th(August) 1807 aged 56 years.
125. Elizabeth, daughter of Richard LONG, died 17th November 1714 aged 21 years.
126. Arthur REAKES died 7th April 1761 aged 81 years.
127. Martha, wife of John GIFFORD, died 10th January 1763 aged 49 years.
128. Thomas MANTLE died 12th July 1753 aged 70 years. Also William, son of above, died 10th May 1746 aged 25 years.
129. Edward SMITH died 16th August 1749 aged 46 years.
130. William, son of William and Anne SHEPHERDSON, died 29th April 1730 aged 3 years.
131. Grace, relict of the late Captain Edward READ, died 9th March 1791 aged 75 years. Also 3 children who died in infancy, viz: Mary, Grace and William. Also Mary Bostock Read died 22nd December 1816 aged 70 years. Also Grace Read died 18th February 1830 aged 87 years.
132. Sarah, wife of William MORSE, died 14th October 1757 aged 66 years.
133. Elizabeth Straton SKINNER died 12th February 1760 aged 1 year 8 months.
134. Hannah GOATLEY, wife of Daniel Goatley, died 21st February 1749 aged 33 years, leaving issue 2 children, viz: John and Hannah. Arms: Ermine, a goat’s head erased; impaling, on a chevron 3 mullets, between 2 crescents in chief, and one escallope in base.
135. Susannah, wife of David MILLER, died 15th December 1723 aged 41 years.
136. George RAINIER, Junr., of Deal, died 27th April 1765 aged 43 years. Also Sarah Rainier died 30th April 1766 aged 69 years. Also Ann, wife of Mark Seller GARRETT, daughter of George Rainier, of Ramsgate, died 3rd October 1767 aged 41 years.
137. Robert, son of John and Abia CURLING, died April 1710.
138. Richard SPAIN died 24th July 1768 aged 45 years.
139. John WESTBEECH died 14th September 1779 aged 62 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 13th December 1797 aged 69 years. Also Susanna, daughter of above, died 2nd January 1763 in infancy. Also William, son of above, died 17th February 1771 aged 7 years.
140. William BUCKETT died 16th February 1739 aged 56 years. Also his daughter Alice, wife of Thomas PHILPOTT, died 12th April 1739 aged 27 years. Also John Buckett died 13th December 1736 aged 53 years, leaving 11 children, 6 of whom are buried near.
141. Thomas CRAMP died 15th January 1767 aged 81 years. Also Mary, his wife, died 8th March 1770 aged 84 years. Also Robert, son of above, died 31st July 1769 aged 51 years. Also Sarah, daughter of above, born 11th May 1730, died 1813.
142. William TROWARD died 7th April 1767 aged 65 years.
143. Thomas STACE died 19th September 1766 aged 35 years. Also Sarah, daughter of above, died in infancy.
144. Henry CURLING died 28th June 1793 aged 60 years. Also Sarah, wife of above, died November 1808 aged 75 years.
145. Elizabeth, wife of William WOODCOCK, died October (buried 1st November) 1728 aged 39 years. Left issue one son, viz: John. Also the above William Woodcock died 28th March 1755 aged 82 years.
146. John ELGAR died 26th December 1712 aged 80 years. *Also Mary, wife of above, died 23rd July 1731 aged 63 years.
147. Jeffery HORN died 8th November 1782 aged 50 years. Also Martha, his wife, died 8th February 1808 aged 82 years.
148. John PENNEY died 4th October 1762 aged 42 years. Also Mary, daughter of John and Elizabeth Penney, died December 1746 aged 2 months. Also Elizabeth, wife of above, died 23rd June 1774 aged 59 years.
149. Edward CULMER died 20th October 1797 aged 33 years. Also Thomas MACKNEY died 19th May 1799 aged 58 years. Also Joyce Mackney, wife of above, died 1st February 1823 aged 83 years. Also Edward SILK died 27th February 1848 aged 75 years. Also Sarah, wife of Edward Silk, died 28th December 1850 aged 85 years.
150. George COOPER died 3rd August 1786 aged 63 years.
151. Elizabeth, wife of William COOPER, died 19th November 1732 aged 38 years. Also the above William Cooper died November (buried 5th December 1769) aged 86 years.
152. Joseph, son of Joseph and Mary THOMAS, died 19th December 1799 aged 17 days.
153. Mary JAMES, of Knightsbridge, died 15th September 1797 aged 53 years.
154. Thomas GARRETT (buried 7th January) 1744, aged 78 years. Also Stephen, son of above, died 3rd January 1749 aged 48 years. Also Mary CASBY, daughter of above, died 24th October 1751 aged 57 years. Also Mary, daughter of above Mary Casby, wife of George RAINIER, died 13th June 1751 aged 33 years. Also Thomazine, wife of above Thomas Garrett, died 12th May 1753 aged 78 years. Also Ann BAX, daughter of Mary Casby, died 29th September 1755 aged 31 years. Also Sarah BROWN died 27th July 1763 aged 54 years. Also Thomazine SMITH, wife of Dryden Smith and daughter of Mark Seller Garrett, died 27th January 1773 aged 20 years. Also Thomas Garrett, of Nether Court, died 18th February 1838 aged 82 years.
155. Mark Seller GARRETT died 15th March 1779 aged 61 years. Also John Garrett died 25th May 1779 aged 66 years. Also 5 children of John and Elizabeth Garrett who died in infancy. Also Elizabeth, their second daughter, born 26th January 1796, died 7th October 1817. Also Ann, third daughter, born 23rd November 1800, died 17th May 1825. Also John, second son of Mark Seller and Ann Garrett, died 1st May 1835 aged 77 years. * Henry, Cornet in the 16th Lancers, youngest son of John and Elizabeth Garrett, died 26th April 1833 aged 23 years. A monument is erected at Cawnpore in the presidency of Bengal, by his brother officers, as a mark of their esteem and the regret they felt at his loss.
156. Christopher MAYHEW died 9th April 1803 aged 46 years. Also Sarah, wife of above, only daughter of Mark Seller GARRETT, died 19th May 1811 aged 54 years. Also Ann SMITH, mother of Christopher Mayhew, died 18th December 1800 aged 77 years. *Also Christopher died July 1787 aged 3 years. Also Thomazine died 31st March 1802 aged 15 years. Also Christopher, second son of above, died 22nd June 1819 aged 24 years. Also Ann, eldest daughter of above, died at St Mary’s Platt, 13th May 1855. Also Margaret, 4th daughter of above, died 23rd February 1860 aged …./.
157. Sarah, wife of Daniel RAINIER, died 8th December 1822 aged 37 years. Also the above Daniel Rainier died 15th March 1825 aged 39 years. Also Louisa DIRS, wife of Thomas MAYHEW, died 12th August 1850 aged 24 years. Also their infant daughter, Maryanne Thomasine, July, aged 17 months. Catharine, 5th daughter of Christopher and Sarah Mayhew, died 8th December 1863 aged 70 years.
158. Elizabeth, wife of John GARRETT, died 9th August 1850 aged 79 years. Also Augusta Ann, daughter of John Garrett (Commander R.N.), died 12th September 1854 aged 13 years. Also Sarah, wife of Robert B. JOHNSTONE (Commander R.N.), daughter of John Garrett, died 17th January 1862 aged 69 years. Also the above Robert B. Johnstone died 23rd March 1863 aged 69 years. Lieut. General Sir Robert Garrett, K.C.B., K.H., eldest son of John and Elizabeth Garrett, of Ellington, died 18th June 1869, aged 78 years.
159. Charlotte Georgina Sophia, wife of Robert GARRETT, Captain in the army, died 6th November 1819, aged 30 years. Buried in the Churchyard at Molenbeck, near Brussels, in the Netherlands, in the same grave as her father, Lord Edward Charles Cavendish BENTINCK, only brother of William, third Duke of PORTLAND. Also Louisa, wife of the above Robert Garrett, Lieut. Colonel of the 16th Regiment and Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, died 16th May 1850, aged 63 years. Buried at Kensal Green, London. Also John, son of John and Elizabeth Garrett, Commander (R.N.) died 17th November 1850, aged 58 years. Buried All Souls’ Cemetery, Kensal Green, London.
160. Sir William GARROW, of Pegwell Cottage, third son of David Garrow of Hadley, County Hereford. Born 13th April 1760, and in 1793 was appointed by King George III one of His Majesty’s Counsel. In 1806 he was made Attorney General to his Royal Highness George, Prince of Wales. In 1812 he was promoted to the office of Solicitor General, and in 1813 to that of Attorney General to King George III. In 1814 he was constituted Chief Justice to the County Palatine of Chester. In 1817 he was raised to the dignity of Baron of the Court of Exchequer, and having discharged with uprightness and ability the duties of that office during a period of nearly 15 years, he retired from it in February 1832 and was immediately afterwards appointed by King William IVth one of His Majesty’s most honourable Privy Council. He died at Pegwell, beloved and honoured, 21st September 1840, aged 80 years.
North side without the path, going down to east end of old Churchyard:
161. John MAXTED died 23rd December 1737 aged 60 years. Also Robert Maxted died 25th April 1740 aged 77 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of Robert and Ann Maxted, buried 18th October 1740, aged 10 years. Also Robert, son of above Robert Maxted, died 3rd February 1747 aged 44 years. Also Jane, wife of the above Robert Maxted, Senior, died 6th August 1766 aged 88 years. Also Robert, son of Robert Maxted, Junior, died 4th September 1772 aged 46 years. Also Ann, widow of Robert Maxted, Junior, died 1773 aged 69 years. *Also Francis HOLMAN died 29th November 1784 aged 55 years.
161A. Elizabeth, wife of John GRAY, died 21st July 1764 aged 40 years. Also 5 children who died in infancy.
162. Jeffery FOAT died 11th May 1763 aged 43 years. Also Daniel, son of above, died 26th September 1780 aged 22 years. Also Mary BRICE, formerly wife of Jeffery Foat died 10th February 1800 aged 79 years. Also Richard Brice, husband of above, died 24th March 1802 aged 69 years.
163. Ann, wife of William RATCLIFFE, died 1st November 1796 aged 32 years. Also William, son of above, died 10th April 1797, an infant.
164. A.R. 1796, W.R. 1797.
165. Ann FANNON died 20th November 1792 aged 23 years.
166. Thomas POTTER died 17th November 1768 (buried 19th November) aged 58 years.
167. Thomas, son of Thomas and Ann PARAMOUR (buried 14th November) 1773, aged 2 years. Also the above Thomas Paramour died 13th March 1820 aged 91 years. Also Ann, widow of above, died 14th April 1829 aged 87 years.
168. Mary, wife of Cornelius MARTIN, died 15th December 1728 aged 57 years.
169. Susanna, second wife of Cornelius MARTIN, died 12th July 1741 aged 33 years. Also Mary, daughter of above, died 17th May 1740 aged 7 years.
170. Hic jacet corpus Johannis HANDCOCK, filii Samuelis Handcock, Novicastri super Tynam, gen.obit., 12 Maii, anno Christi 1720, inter horas 2 and 3 matutinas cum vixisset, 13 an 10 menses v. 2 dies. Occidebat saevitia servorum ejus.
171. Here lies Elizabeth GILES, ye good wife of Mathias, whose exit sudden was whose life was pious./ She loved all of each denomination,/ that fear’d ye Lord, acquaintance, or relation,/ sincere in all her ways, heaven was her aim,/ Her self-denying temper shew’d it plain;/ and now we hope she’s in that place above,/ where’s nothing else but joy, peace, and love./ Died September .. aged 38 years, left issue 4 sons and 2 daughters.
172. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Ann AUSTEN, died 22nd February 1756 aged 16 years. Also Mary, sister of above, died 23rd November 1766 aged 21 years. Also the above Ann Austen died 28th March 1775 aged 66 years. Also the above Henry Austen, who is supposed to have been lost on board H.M.S. Lion, in an engagement.
173. George HALES died 4th September (buried August 31st) 1731 aged 55 years. *Also Jane, wife of above, died 10th April 1755 aged 77 years. Also Sarah Hales died 12th May 1746 aged 36 years. Left issue two children, viz: William and Mercy.
174. George HALES died 27th December 1766 aged 65 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 30th November 1779 aged 76 years. Also John, son of above, died 13th September 1798 aged 62 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of John Hales, died 13th May 1794 aged 58 years.
175. William GREEN died 26th December 1736 (buried 30th December) aged 77 years. Also Ann, wife of William Green, died 18th May 1725 (buried 23rd May) aged 66 years. Also three children.
176. Mildered (daugher of John and Jane) SANDERS, died 23rd January 1685 aged 4 years.
177. William MOVERLEY died 10th May 1705 aged 8 years.
178. Richard SAYER (buried 4th June 1761) aged 77 years. Also Ann, wife of above, died 17th March 1755 aged 75 years.
179. Sarah, daughter of William and Sarah BLINCKER, died 22nd September 1720 aged 18 years. Also the above Sarah Blincker died 1744 aged 64 years. Also Susanna, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth BAYLY died (September) 1756 aged 27 years. Also Sarah, daughter of above, died 9th February 1799 aged 72 years.
180. Thomasine, daughter of Thomas and Thomasine FREEMAN, died December 1723 aged 30 years.
181. Robert SMALL died 22nd December 1763 aged 50 years. Also Francis, William, Susanna, Thomas, Robert and Sampson. Susanna died December 1745 aged 9 weeks. Thomas died 20th July 1750 aged 3 months. Robert died 4th December 1752 aged 13 months. Sampson died 28th May 1754 aged 20 months. William died 18th July 1761 aged 19 years.
182. Mary SMALL died 15th August 1730 aged 50 years. Also Francis Small, husband of above, died 16th December 1753 aged 85 years.
183. William SAUNDER, mariner, died 24th October 1705 aged 66 years.
184. Jeremiah PHILPOTT died 24th November 1717 aged 54 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of above, died 9th October 1747 aged 85 years.
185. George, son of George and Elizabeth PHILPOTT, died February 19th 1746 aged 21 years. Elizabeth, daughter of George Philpott, died 20th December 1769 aged 81 years.
186. Mary Philpott died 16th February 1774 aged 82 years.
187. Cuthbert FARLESS died 22nd October 1720 aged 75 years.
188. Elizabeth, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth KNOWLER, died 27th July 1708 aged 15 years.
189. Martha, wife of Richard KNOWLER, died 14th January 1711 aged 34 years.
190. Robert, son of Robert FOAT, died 14th October 1724 aged 44 years.
191. Stephen HOOPER died 17th May 1744 aged 72 years.
192. Captain William HOOPER died 5th December 1765 aged 65 years. Also Sarah, wife of above, died 15th March 1764 aged 60 years.
193. Robert FOAT died 16th April 1722 aged 84 years.
194. Edward CANNEY died 8th June 1795 aged 20 years. *Also Sarah, daughter of Edward and Jane Canney, died 4th May 1786 aged 8 weeks. Also Elizabeth Bax Canney died 13th May 1794 aged 57 years.
195. Mary, wife of George MARTIN, died 10th January 1727 aged 38 years.
196. Martha, wife of Roger CURLING (buried 10th September) 1706 aged 41 years.
197. Aliscey, wife of Thomas HOOPER, died July (buried 17th July 1762) aged 20 years. Also Thomas, son of Thomas and Alice Hooper, died 30th December 1764 aged 2 years 3 months. Mary, second wife of above, died 24th December 1772 aged 40 years. Also 2 children, Jane and Frances, who died in infancy.
198. Frances, wife of William DOWDING, died 18th December 1773 aged 72 years. Also Thomas, son of Thomas and Mary HOOPER, died 18th January 1782 aged 16 years. Also the above Thomas Hooper died 24th September 1783 aged 63 years. Also Roger, son of above, died 1st October 1809 aged 37 years. Also Mary, daughter of above Thomas Hooper, died 20th November 1844 aged 78 years.
199. Adam COXEN died 24th November 1781 aged 69 years. Also Jane, wife of above, died 27th October 1809 aged 93 years. Also Jane NAIRNE died 30th April 1807 aged 57 years. Also Jane Nairne, daughter of above, died 29th May 1817 aged 31 years.
200. Sarah, wife of John SMITH, died 24th December 1729, aged 39 years. Also the above John Smith died 24th May 1768 aged 78 years. Left issue 7 sons and 2 daughters.
201. Richard HOOPER died 26th February 1720 aged 63 years. Left issue 3 sons and 4 daughters. Also Mary, wife of above, died 17th October 1728 aged 73 years. Also Nicholas, son of above, and Jane, his wife. She died 25th January 1764 aged 67 years. He died 23rd September 1773 aged 77 years. Also Nicholas, son of Nicholas and Jane Hooper, died 10th August 1781 aged 60 years. Also Nicholas, son of Nicholas and Sarah, died 26th August 1777 (buried August 31st) aged 25 years.
202. Daniel CURLING died 27th March 1782 aged 52 years. Also Jane Curling, relict of above, died 30th March 1790 aged 56 years. Also George, son of above, died 21st August 1815 aged 56 years. Also Elizabeth Curteis, wife of above George Curling, died 17th February 1821 aged 51 years.
203. Jane, second wife of William HOOPER, died 3rd December 1782 aged 54 years. Also two children, William and Jane (removed from a vault at the other side of the path – Cozens, p.63). Also Mary, daughter of Stephen HOLMAN, died 27th April 1802 aged 1 year 10 months. Also the above William Hooper died 26th April 1810 aged 85 years.
204. Elizabeth, wife of William SPENCER, died 31st July 1743 aged 59 years. Also the above William Spencer died May 1757 aged 74 years. Also three children, Silvester, Elizabeth and John. Also Mary TOMSON, daughter of above (wife of Lewis Tomson) died 6th November (buried 12th November) 1803 aged 83 years.
205. Thomas, son of Edward and Ann SPENCER, died 27th May 1757 aged 16 years. Also three sons and three daughters who died in infancy. Also Robert CURLING, Junior, grandson of above, died on his passage from Jamaica 9th November 1799, aged 29 years. Also Edward Spencer, son of above, died at sea 17th August 1771, aged 26 years.
206. Francis, son of Francis and Mary COXEN, died 6th February 1704 aged ../ months.
207. Martha BAILEY died March 1701 (age gone).
208. Martha, wife of William PEPPER, aged 26 years, buried 11th November 1705. Elizabeth and Sarah, daughters of above.
209. William PEPPER died 15th April 1746 aged 73 years.
210. Mary, widow of Anthony HOOPER, Junior, died 6th March 1785 aged 33 years. Also their daughter who died in infancy. Also Laura, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Hooper, died 27th September 1810 aged 13 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of John NETHERSELL, died 2nd June 1831 aged 82 years.
211. John ROBERTS died 13th March 1741 aged 67 years. Also John Roberts COOPER, son of William and Margaret Cooper, died October 1779 aged 23 years. Also the above William Cooper died 10th September 1783 aged 67 years. Also Margaret, wife of Richard BURBANK, died 2nd June 1784 aged 33 years. Also the above Margaret Cooper died 29th December 1789 aged 67 years.
212. Hannah, wife of John EASTLAND, died 29th August 1754 aged 57 years. Also the above John Eastland died 23rd January 1764 aged 64 years.
213. Mary CLEVELAND died 7th December 1767 aged 61 years.
214. John DUNKIN died 21st October 1761 aged 65 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 29th February 1788 aged 89 years. Also Elizabeth and Mary, daughters of above. Elizabeth died 2nd September 1739 aged 20 months. Mary died 9th September 1739 aged 3 years.
215. Susanna, wife of John DUNKIN, died September 1773 aged 29 years. Also Hannah, daughter of above, died 26th November 1770 aged 7 years. Also the above John Dunkin died December 1788 aged 50 years.
216. Martha, daughter of Daniel and Mary HOOPER, died 8th May 1793 aged 23 years. Also Sarah, daughter of above, died 7th August 1801 aged 30 years 9 months. Also the above Daniel Hooper died 10th July 1803 aged 75 years 10 months. Also Daniel, only son of above, died 12th January 1838 aged 31 years. Also Ann WINTER, relict of above, widow of Samuel Winter, of Southwood House, died 12th January 1838 aged 65 years. Also Daniel, son of last named Daniel Hooper, died 9th May 1853 aged 55 years.
217. Mary, wife of George HOOPER, died 22nd November 1748 aged 56 years. Also Jane, wife of William Hooper, Junior, died 22nd November 1761 aged 32 years. Also George, son of above William Hooper, died 2nd December 1765 aged 4 years. Also Martha, wife of Richard GARRETT, daughter of George and Mary Hooper, died 24th April 1767 aged 48 years. Also the above George Hooper died 4th October 1768 aged 78 years. Also William and Jane, children of above William Hooper. William died 23rd December 1769 aged 3 years. Jane died 11th February 1770 aged 2 years. Also Mary, daughter of Daniel and Mary Hooper, died 15th July 1780 aged 12 years. Also Mary, wife of above Daniel Hooper, died 2nd August 1783 aged 40 years. Also their son Lewis (Tomson) Hooper died 3rd November 1783 aged 3 months 6 days.
218. Mary, wife of Richard KEMP, died 10th September 1789 aged 59 years. Also in a grave near, Captain Richard Kemp, died 12th January 1820 aged 84 years.
Abbott Mausoleum.
219. Ann, wife of Captain Thomas ABBOTT, died 17th August 1728 aged 39 years, leaving one son and one daughter, viz: Thomas and Mary. Thomas died 14th November 1729 aged 1 year 4 months. Mary (Anesley) died 17th November 1730 aged 3 years 4 months. (There is a mural monument inside the Abbott Mausoleum with this inscription and surmounted by Coat of Arms bearing: Parti per pale, Dexter, gules, a chevron or between three pears stalked of the last. Sinister, argent upon a pile sable three griffins’ heads erased of the first. Crest: Out of a Ducal coronet a unicorn’s head or, between two ostrich feathers argent). Also John and Thomas, son of above Thomas Abbott by Mary, his wife. John died 13th February 1748 aged 3 years and 10 months. Thomas died 5th November 1749 aged 8 years 9 months. (In the same Mausoleum is a Mural Monument inscribed to John and Thomas Abbott, Captain Thomas Abbott, Elizabeth Curteis, daughter of Captain Thomas and Mary Abbott, and Mary, wife of John Abbott and daughter of John and Sarah MOSES). Also the above Captain Thomas ABBOTT died 7th November 1750 aged 60 years, leaving issue Elizabeth and John.
220. Elizabeth, wife of Samuel CURTEIS, died 28th September 1761 aged 20 years. Also their son who died in infancy. Also Mary, wife of John ABBOTT, died 27th May 1772 aged 36 years, leaving issue Thomas and Elizabeth. (In the same Mausoleum is a Mural Monument inscribed to John and Thomas Abbott, Captain Thomas Abbott, Elizabeth Curteis, daughter of Captain Thomas and Mary Abbott, and Mary, wife of John Abbott and daughter of John and Sarah MOSES). Also the above Samuel CURTEIS died 13th June 1773 aged 36 years. Also Elizabeth Curteis, daughter of John Curteis, died 28th July 1781 aged 15 years. Also Mary LONG, daughter of John ABBOTT, died 1st June 1787 aged 13 years. Also two infants of John and Mary Abbott. Also Mary Abbott, widow of Captain Thomas Abbott, died 29th January 1793 aged 80 years, leaving one son, John, who in 1802, inclosed this vault.
221. Charlotte, daughter of John and Mary ABBOTT, died 20th April 1802 aged 21 years. Also Jane, daughter of above, died 3rd January 1806 aged 14 years. *Also William Henry Abbott, born 17th July 1789, died 18th August 1864 at Brighton, where he was buried. *Also his son, William Henry, born at Calcutta 30th May 1822, died at Rangoon, British Burmah, 16th July 1869. The appointment of Registrar to the diocese of Calcutta was held continuously by the above father and son from the date of arrival there of the first Bishop (MIDDLETON) in 1814 until 1869, or 55 years.
222. Charlotte ABBOTT, daughter of John Abbott. On an oval marble tablet: A Tribute of affection to the Memory of Charlotte Abbott, daughter of John Abbott, Esq. of Canterbury, by Major Henry BECKWITH, of the 32nd Regiment, to whom she was betrothed. She died April 20th 1802, aged 21 years. The remainder of the inscription (apparently verses) illegible.
223. John, son of Captain Thomas ABBOTT, the last of their children, died 30th May 1822, aged 74 years. Also Mary, relict of above John Abbott, died 31st December 1837, aged 85 years.
First addition to original Churchyard, beginning at the east end and working towards the west:
224. Mary, wife of Richard CRACRAFT, Senior, died 10th September 1769 aged 74 years.
225. Anthony BAYLY, Junior, died 12th April 1771 aged 29 years.
226. Hannah, daughter of Robert and Hannah HORSETTER, died 30th October 1769 aged 15 years. Also the above Robert Horsetter died 3rd February 1772 aged 48 years.
227. Anthony BAYLEY (buried 11th April) 1700.
228. Susannah, wife of Robert WILLIAMS, died 11th November 1703.
229. Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Mary FARRIS, died 6th November 1769 aged 8 years 6 months. Also John, their son, died 24th September 1770 aged 5 years. Also the above Thomas Farris died 22nd October 1782 aged 60 years.
230. Mary PEACOCK died 2nd January 1772 aged 6 years.
231. John STRIVENS died 17th July 1794 aged 76 years. Also Susannah, his wife, died January 19th 1794 aged 79 years. Also Mary, their daughter, died 5th December 1769 aged 18 years. *John, eldest son of above, died at the Island of Granada, 1784-5, aged 34 years. Sophia, his widow, died 7th February 1839 aged 80 years. Also their 2 children, Harriet and Susannah, died in infancy. *Also John, who died at the Island of Tobago, 4th June 1793, aged 15 years. Also Harriet died 27th April 1847 aged 68 years. Also Sophia Strivens died 2nd September 1854 aged 70 years.
232. William SMALL died 10th May 1771 aged 67 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of above, died 25th August 1774 aged 71 years. Also Margaret, widow of Robert Small, died 23rd February 1773 aged (60) years.
233. Emblen, wife of Richard SAYER, died 27th February 1778 aged 62 years. Also Emblen, their daughter, died 25th January 1771 aged 19 years. *Also Richard, son of above, died in infancy. Also the above Richard Sayer died 6th December 1786 aged 71 years. *Also 4 grandchildren, viz: Ann aged 4 years, Ann, Stead, and George Joshua died in infancy.
234. John EASON died 18th July 1791 aged 57 years.
235. William DEVERSON (buried 19th) November 1770 aged 77 years.
236. Mary, wife of Isaac BUXELL, died December 1769 (buried 15th December) aged 76 years.
237*. James, son of James and Sarah BOWER, died 25th December 1789 aged 9 months.
238. Elizabeth, wife of Daniel ADNETT, died 7th September 1792 aged 63 years. Also the above Daniel Adnett died 20th November 1801 aged 68 years.
239. Hannah, wife of John FARLEY, died 8th November 1772 (buried 12th November) aged 47 years. Also the above John Farley died 1st(buried 6th October) 1799 aged 71 years.
240. Francis FOWLE, a man of respectable family, of no mean fortune, and of an inoffensive temper, who having unhappily sacrificed his youth, and his substance to the vice of others more than to his own, was reduced to undertake the meanest offices, which he executed several years with uncommon patience and fidelity, until the 18th May 1776 (buried 23rd May, at 40), when he died by the kick of a horse and was here interred. Learn reader from this man’s example, to beware of bad company.
241. Robert SMITH died 1st April 1776 aged 74 years. Also Mary Smith, relict of above, died 13th June 1789 aged 76 years.
242. Samuel CURTEIS died 10th January 1795 aged 86 years.
243. William FAGG, Senior (buried 15th November) 1776 aged 74 years. Also William, son of above, died 22nd November 1778 aged 42 years. Also Mary, wife of William Fagg, Senior, died 20th April 1788 aged 82 years. Also George STONE died 25th September 1801 aged 44 years. Also Elizabeth, his wife, died 31st July 1812 aged 69 years.
244. Benjamin AUSTEN died 15th June 1784 aged 34 years. Also two sons and one daughter. Also Jane, widow of above, died 19th January 1837 aged 86 years.
245. John HOPE died 27th November 1784 aged 70 years. Also Elizabeth, his wife, died April (buried May 5th) 1789 aged 69 years. *Also George, son of above, died 26th August 1783 aged 1 year 9 months. Also Elizabeth, daughter of above, died 21st December 1783 aged 5 months.
246. Isaac LEEDS died 4th September 1788 aged 45 years. Also Mary BELLONCLE, wife of Joseph Belloncle, died 20th July 1815 aged 67 years. Also the above Joseph BELLONCLE died 11th June 1833 aged 80 years.
247. Richard BIGGENDEN died 27th August 1781 aged 44 years, leaving one daughter, Sarah. Also Samuel William WATKINS died 24th March 1824 aged 27 years. Also Affra Biggenden, wife of above, died 24th March 1833 aged 92 years.
248. Henry GOODBURN died 4th December 1798 aged 36 years.
249. Thomas CRAMP died 30th June 1785 aged 69 years. Also Jane, wife of above, died 27th April 1774 aged 40 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of above, died in infancy.
250. Thomas BRICE (buried 26th) March 1782 aged 72 years.
251. Peter MARSHALL died 17th August 1789 aged 28 years.
252. Robert Smith Peter COMMERFORD died 15th November 1786 aged 28 years. Left issue by Mary, his wife, Robert S. Commerford, Martin, and Nicholas William. Also Catherine, their daughter, born 12th April 1784 (buried 29th April) aged 17 days. Also Catherine CRAMP died 6th September 1783 aged 57 years. Also Ann HUBBARD died 8th March 1798 aged 78 years. Also Mary Commerford died 22nd October 1811 aged 57 years. Also Martin, son of above, died 4th December 1817 aged 35 years.
253. Martin CRAMP (buried 15th) December 1790 aged 72 years. Also Ezekiel, son of above, died 24th April 1788 aged 31 years. Also Charlotte, daughter of above, died 26th June 1813 aged 47 years. Also Ann, wife of John DAWSON, died 11th November 1809 aged 51 years. Also Martin, son of above, died 10th September 1830 aged 82 years 6 months.
254. John GWYN died 11th June 1789 aged 56 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 25th March 1810 aged 67 years. *Also John Gwyn, grandson of above, died 14th March 1810 aged 3 years 10 months.
255. Daniel FRIEND, Senior, died 30th October 1785 aged 69 years. Left issue John, Daniel and George. Also Mary, wife of above, died 27th February 1801 aged 85 years.
256. Susanna WEBBER, daughter of Samuel and Mary Webber, died 6th February 1791 aged 6 years 9 months. *Also Stephen, son of above, died at Barbadoes, 30th August 1805 aged 16 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 25th February 1815 aged 64 years. Also the above Samuel Webber died 3rd July 1820 aged 73 years.
257. Richard CLUNN died 20th June 1794 aged 66 years. Left issue three children, John, Sarah and Mary. Also (Sarah), wife of above, died 17th September 1796 aged 70 years. Also Mary, wife of John FLEMING, daughter of above, died 21st December 1800 aged 36 years.
258. Richard ASHENDEN died 9th November 1777 aged 72 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of above (buried 7th March) 1800 aged 96 years.
259. Thomas PHILPOTT, Junior, died 4th March (1784) aged 25 years.
260. Martha, daughter of John and Elizabeth PENNEY (buried 23rd February) 1794 aged 14 years. Also the above John Penney died 9th November 1821 aged 76 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of above, died (date and age entirely gone).
261. Ann, wife of Stephen NEW, died (buried 20th December) 1799 aged 48 years.
262. Susanna, wife of Daniel GRAY died 6th April 1795 aged 80 years.
263. Elizabeth, wife of John GIBBENS, died 30th March 1794 aged 62 years. Also Stephen, son of above, died 25th October 1800 aged 28 years. Also the above John Gibbens died 6th September 1810 aged 79 years.
264. Martha GIBBENS died 23rd June 1817 aged 52 years.
265. Charles (Francois) DAUPHIN died 31st August 1795 aged 29 years.
266. Mary Ann, daughter of James and Mary KELSELL died 6th February 1790 aged 9 months. Also Charlotte, daughter of above, died August (buried 4th September 1791) aged 3 months. Also George, son of John and (Anna Maria) WIGHT, died 4th September 1811 aged 8 months.
267. James BISHOP died 4th April 1793 aged 27 years. Also John Roberts BRISTOW died 29th September 1799 aged 1 year.
268. Mary, wife of Richard STEVENS, died 26th March 1795 aged 63 years. Also the above Richard Stevens died December 1810 (buried January 2nd 1811) aged 85 years. Also Richard, son of George and Mary Stevens, died 17th December 1816 aged 52 years. Also George, son of George and Mary Stevens, died 9th February 1867 aged 80 years.
269. John, son of George and Mary STEVENS, died 3rd December 1791 aged 6 years. Also Mary, wife of above, died 16th September 1803 aged 42 years. John Stevens drowned at sea 18th July 1814 aged 21 years. William Lancefield Stevens died 30th September 1817 aged 20 years. Also the above George Stevens died 2nd January 1847 aged 85 years.
270. John BUCKETT and Ann, his wife. She died 27th April 1790, he died 28th April 1790, aged 70 years each.
271. Francis TAYLOR died 9th December 1799 aged 29 years.
East side of central path:
272. George KENNARD died 4th June 1776 aged 45 years. Also Hammond Kennard died 21st October 1780 aged 78 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of George Kennard, died 3rd January 1797 aged 26 years.
273. Sarah, daughter of Walter and Sarah GRIFFEN, died 10th July 1775 aged 18 years.
274. Ann, daughter of John and Mary (Ann) FULLER, died 20th September 1777 aged 17 years.
275. Ann COCK died 7th October 1797 aged 28 years.
276. J.B. 1783.
277. John DOUGHTY died 9th October 1798 aged 44 years.
278. (Elizabeth HUDDLE) died 12th August 1798 aged 26 years.
279. (Michael Joseph) NOVOSIELSKI died April 1795 aged 45 years. *Also James George Novosielski, lost in the "Lutine" Frigate 10th October 1799.
280. Mary, wife of Thomas SPURGEN, died 16th May 1789 aged 45 years. Also two daughters, viz: Frances, died 28th December 1788 aged 13 years, and Elizabeth Trafford, died 5th November 1789 aged 8 months. Also the above Thomas Spurgen died 5th April 1800 aged 79 years. Also Susannah, daughter of above, died 9th October 1808 aged 21 years.
281. William SPOTTISWOODE died 26th September 1800 aged 18 years.
282. George HOWARD died 10th March 1799 aged 22 years.
283. Jenny, (wife of Joseph) DUPLOCK, died 1st October 1795 aged 20 years.
284. Sarah, wife of Joseph DUPLOCK, died 7th October 1800, aged 40 years.
285. Joseph MAYO died 22nd October 1789 aged 61 years.
286. Mary, wife of Thomas BUSHELL, died 3rd October 1780 aged 51 years. Also the above Thomas Bushell died 16th May 1781 aged 48 years. Also George, son of above, died 16th March 1795 aged 30 years. *Also Daniel Hitchings, son of above, died 4th May …./ aged 68 years.
287. John, son of James and Susanna AUSTEN, died 12th October 1791 aged 7 weeks. Also 4 children of above died 1795, viz: Susanna died April 26th aged 1 year 7 months. John died April 29th aged 2 years 7 months. Ann (buried 5th) May aged 4 years 11 months. Elizabeth died 28th October aged 11 months.
288. Sarah, widow of Henry TICKNOR, died 7th September 1796 aged 72 years. Also Denne (son of Daniel Hitchings and Mary) BUSHELL, died 7th July 1798 aged 15 weeks.
289. Thomasine, wife of Daniel CURLING, died 1st March 1778 aged 35 years. Also the above Daniel Curling died 1st August 1818 aged 89 years.
290. Stephen HOOPER died 5th January 1783 aged 69 years. Also 5 children, viz: Mary (buried 30th July) 1741 aged 3 years. 2nd Mary (buried 15th December) 1744 aged 21 days. Edward Read (buried 30th January) 1747 aged 15 months. Stephen (buried 7th May) 1748 aged 5 years 3 months. Mary died 5th May 1753 aged 2 years 8 months. Also Zacariah WITHERDEN (buried 20th) October 1782 aged 42 years. Also 4 of his children, viz: Sarah (buried 23rd) January 1771 aged 2 months 26 days. Mary died 15th December 1771 aged 2 years 4 months. Zacariah (buried December 5th) 1773 aged 2 years 6 weeks. Zacariah died 25th October 1779 aged 3 years 6 months. Also Daniel Witherden, brother of above Zacariah, died 25th August 1785 aged 50 years. Also Sarah, wife of above Stephen Hooper, died 26th July 1800 aged 86 years. Also Sarah BOURN died 25th November 1813 aged 72 years. Also Barman Bourn died 19th July 1831 aged 86 years. Also Edward Read (son of Robert and Mary) SKEEN, died 10th May 1791 aged 8 weeks. Also John Bourn Skeen died 1st September 1792 aged 3 months. Also Adeliza Skeen died 5th December 1800 aged 1 year 7 months.
292. Three daughters of Thomas and Hannah LITHERED: Catherine, wife of Henry TWYMAN (buried 27th April) 1770 aged 60 years. Judith, wife of Peter DAVID, died 1st December 1770 aged 47 years. Ann died 25th April 1775 aged 57 years. Also Sarah SPENCER (buried 6th January) 1781 aged 21 years. Also the above Peter David died 2nd January 1804 aged 71 years.
293. Elizabeth GOUGER died June (buried July 5th) 1770 aged 81 years. Also Rebecca (wife of Francis) SMALL, died March (buried April 5th) 1793 aged 86 years. Also John Gouger died 7th August 1809 aged 83 years. Also Mary Gouger, relict of above, died 19th April 1825 aged 89 years.
294. Mary, wife of William STOCK, died 17th September 1771 aged 50 years, leaving issue one son and 3 daughters, viz: James, Mary, Mercy and Elizabeth. Also 2 sons, William and Henry. Also the above William STOCK died 4th January 1774 aged 55 years. Also James, son of above William and Mary Stock, died 25th September 1831 aged 89 years. Also 2 children, viz: Henry and Mercy. Also Mercy, wife of James Stock, died 12th December 1835 aged 88 years. Left issue one son and 2 daughters. Arms: Parti per chevron ermine, in chief argent, in base a chevron; impaling, ermine, on a chevron 3 pears, on a canton a crescent for difference. [Cozens, p.65].
295. Peter (MACKLAURIN) died 18th September 1787 aged 58 years.
296. Elizabeth, wife of Nicholas HILLS, died 4th November 1777 aged 53 years. Also 2 children, viz: Elizabeth (buried November 5th) 1777 aged 15 years. Mary died 22nd November 1777 aged 17 years. Also the above Nicholas Hills died 16th August 1800, aged 67 years.
West side of central path.
297. Hammond, son of George and Judith KENNARD, died 11th November 1799 aged 14 weeks. Also John died 2nd May 1819 aged 2 years 9 months. Also George, son of above, died 28th November 1820 aged 23 years. Also Dorothy, daughter of above, died 4th September 1822 aged 20 years. Also the above Judith Kennard died 2nd February 1823 aged 48 years.
298. George SMITH died 15th July 1793 aged 56 years.
299. Thomas Jonas, son of William and Jane SUTTON (buried 25th) October 1777 aged 13 years.
300. Joseph STEAD died 26th July 1787 aged 59 years. Also Ann, wife of above, died 18th April 1788 aged 55 years. Also Jane, daughter of above (buried 23rd December 1770) aged 9 years. Also Jacob, son of above, died 23rd March 1782 aged 28 years. Also 2 children who died in infancy. Also Mary Ann, daughter of above, died 2nd December 1839 aged 84 years. Also Ann, daughter of above, died 30th April 1840 aged 80 years.
301. Sarah, wife of John OAKLEY, died 29th November 1786 aged 47 years. Also the above John Oakley, Lieut. R.N., died 4th June 1790 aged 57 years. Also George, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Oakley, died 5th October 1816 aged 9 months 13 days.
302. M.A.F. (FARLEY), H.A.F. (Farley), (infants). 1794.
303. John DALE died 28th May 1782 aged 21 years. Also (EVE, widow of William) Dale, mother of above, died 11th September 1809 aged 87 years.
304*. Thomas ELVERY died 30th June 1786 aged 45 years.
305. Thomas DAVID of Topsham, County Devon, (buried October 21st) 1798 (aged 44 years).
306. Anne, wife of Edward WOOTTON, died 20th January 1783 aged 58 years. Also the above Edward Wootton (buried 1st February) 1792 aged 74 years. Also Eliza (daughter of Thomas and Judith), granddaughter of above, died 4th July 1799 aged 2 years.
307. John Mayner (son of William and Elizabeth) TERRY (buried April 24th 1791) aged 17 years.
308. Nicolas TERRY died 18th December 1783 aged 26 years. Also his sister Elizabeth (daughter of Nicholas and Mary) died 23rd July 1781 aged 20 years. Also William, brother of above, died 17th February 1833 aged 86 years.
309. Mary, wife of Tyro GRIGSON, surgeon, died September (buried October 7th) 1786 (aged 44 years). Also the above Tyro Grigson died (buried 17th) July 1793 aged 65 years. *Also Richard Thomas and Richard Thomas, sons of above and Mary Fairway Grigson.
310. John CLADINGBOLL died 28th December 1781 aged 59 years.
311. Elizabeth, wife of Henry CULL, died 23rd March 1793 aged 60 years. Also Mary, daughter of above, died 21st July 1808 aged 47 years. Also the above Henry Cull died 11th January 1822 aged 87 years. Also Sarah, daughter of above, and wife of John PHILPOTT, died 20th September 1822 aged 48 years. Also the above John Philpott died 23rd June 1864 aged 89 years.
312. William, son of William and Elizabeth RICKETT, of Oxford Street, London, died 16th September 1785 aged 17 years.
313. Margaret, daughter of John and Martha MILL, of Hackney, died 19th July 1799 aged 3 years 3 months.
314. Mrs Susanna (wife of Robert) GEORGE, died 4th April 1786 aged 55 years. Also Mr Robert George died 11th May 1790 aged 64 years. Also Sarah, daughter of above and wife of George W. BOURN, died 28th May 1814 aged 44 years.
315. George BOURN died 29th June 1787 aged 56 years. Also Elizabeth, widow of above, died 17th November 1788 aged 56 years.
316. Sarah, daughter of Peter and Mary SMITH, died 4th October 1765 aged 2 years. Also Thomas, son of above (buried July 2nd) 1773 aged 5 years. Also the above Mary Smith died 16th October 1781 aged 51 years. Also the above Peter Smith died 18th January 1783 aged 58 years.
317. James, son of Thomas and Ann BULLOCK, born 13th March 1770, died 21st January 1781.
318. Captain John CURLING died 21st September 1779 aged 69 years. Also Catherine Curling, relict of above, died 23rd March 1791 aged 82 years. Also Elizabeth, granddaughter of above, died at Margate 19th June 1844. One side of stone "Tomb of John Curling, born 1710, died (buried September 25th) 1779". Arms: Or, on a pile gules, a leopord’s head, Jessant-de-lis, of the field. Crest: out of a mural crown, or, a dragon’s head, erased, vert, ducally gorged and lined, fire issuant from the mouth ppr.
319. Daniel John, and George, son of Daniel and Ann WOOD. Also Joseph, their son, died 24th May 1772 aged 12 years.
320. John JONES, of Manston, died ../ January (buried 10th January) 1795 aged 35 years. Also on the left are Valentine, William and Mary Jones. Also Mary (widow of Valentine), mother of above, died 7th March 1799 aged 74 years. Also Stephen, uncle to above John Jones, died 4th January 1797 aged 68 years.
321. William FOX died 26th December 1770 aged 46 years.
322. Henry WITHERDEN die d9th March 1773 aged 61 years. Also Sarah, wife of above, died 2nd February 1783 aged 59 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of above, died 7th November 1830 aged 67 years.
323. Robert WITHERDEN died 31st August 1769 aged 54 years. Also Susanna, wife of above, died 12th November 1774 aged 59 years. Left issue 2 sons and 2 daughters, Sarah, Robert, Ann and Francis. Also Elizabeth, daughter of Robert and Jane Witherden, died 4th September 1789 aged 18 months.
324. D’Este Mausoleum. South side: Sacred to the beloved memory of The Right Honorable Thomas WILDE, 1st Baron TRURO, who began his professional life as an attorney, by great talent, perseverance, and integrity, unaided by patronage, became Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, and afterwards Lord High Chancellor of England. Born 7th day of July 1782, died 11th November 1855. He had by his first marriage with Mary WILEMAR three sons, the eldest of whom died in infancy, and one daughter. By his second wife Augusta Emma D’ESTE he left no issue. In this tomb are also enclosed the remains of The Right Honourable Augusta Emma, Baroness Truro, widow of Thomas, 1st Baron Truro. And only daughter of Augustus Frederick, Duke of SUSSEX, who died on the 21st day of May 1866. "May God mercifully receive her soul".
On the west side of ditto: Erected by Augustus Frederick D’ESTE, to receive the mortal remains of his venerated and loved mother, the Lady Augusta MURRAY, 2nd daughter of John, Earl of DUNMORE. Married at Rome on the 4th day of April, A.D. 1793, to His Royal Highness, Prince Augustus Frederick, afterwards Duke of SUSSEX, 6th son of His Majesty KING GEORGE THE THIRD, a subsequent marriage was solemnized at St George’s Church, Hanover Square, London. Both marriages were held invalid in England, as contrary to an Act of Parliament entitled "The Royal Marriage Act". Here also repose the remains of Augustus Frederick D’Este, the only son of Lady Augusta, and His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex. Born 13th January 1794, died 18th December 1848.
North side of ditto: On this side are deposited the remains of John, 4th Earl of DUNMORE, died March 1809, and of his Countess, the Lady Charlotte STEWART, daughter of Alexander, 6th Earl of CALLAWAY, died November 1818.
325. Cozens, No.62, p.65. On a Mural Monument against the south side of the Church: Mr Nathaniel AUSTEN, of Ramsgate, died 24th October 1784 aged 73 years. Also Judith COXEN, wife of Mr John Coxen, died 10th July 1784 aged 64 years. Also Captain John Austen died 18th February 1786 aged 47 years. Arms: A chevron between three lions’ paws erased.
326. Cozens, No.63, p.66. On a Mural Monument at west end of Churchyard: Mr John BRATHERY, Junior of Ramsgate, died 19th October 1766 aged (51) years. Jane, late wife of John QUINCE, died October 1st 1786 aged 68 years.
327. Cozens, No.65, p.66. Adjoining the last. Hannah, wife of Thomas LITHERED, died September 17th 1741 aged 57 years. Thomas Lithered (buried 29th November) 1753 aged 46. John died October 26th 1755 aged 46. Hannah JOAD died 14th December 1756 aged 44. The above Thomas Lithered died November 7 1759 aged 77 years.
The Mural Monuments and tablets within the Church
Death levels man – the wicked and the just,
The wise, the weak, lie blended in the dust;
And by the honours dealt to every name,
The King of Terrors seems to level fame – George Crabbe
Chapter III
"There are now sixty seven tablets and mural monuments upon the walls within the church, of which the sixteen only then existing, were described by Cozen in his "Tour through the Isle of Thanet" in 1793; he also mentions two tablets which I have been unable to discover, and which I have included at the end of this chapter, for the sake of preserving their inscriptions. The coats of arms, where emblazoned, have been carefully described, and compared where possible with the arms now borne by the descendants of those commemorated.
The inscriptions are literal transcriptions, almost line by line, of the originals; and from the care bestowed upon them will be found to be perfectly accurate in every particular, and in every case have been brought down to date."
South Chapel. In the South Chapel, upon the north wall:
328 [1]. Upon a tablet of black and white marble: "In a vault beneath are deposited the remains of Robert SMALL, Esquire, of Upton House, Kent, who departed this life on the xxv May MDCCCX, aged xxxii years."
329 [2]. On a mural monument of white marble: "In memory of Sarah, wife of Mr Adam SPENCER, who, dying July ye 2nd 1745 in the 57th year of her age, was deposited with three children in a vault near this place, waiting for a joyful resurrection. She was by Mr Adam Spencer the mother of 9 children, of whom 4 only survive. Also, of the abovesaid Mr Adam Spencer, merchant, who died the 23rd of May 1757 aged 68. Also of Ann Spencer, relict of George Spencer, youngest son of the above Adam Spencer, who died on the 6th of December 1821 in the 95th year of her age. Also in Memory of George HARDY, Esquire, who died the 18th day of August 1786 aged 67 years, and of Ann his wife (daughter of Adam Spencer the elder) who died the 1st day of March 1795 aged 76 years. Likewise of William & Lucy Curtis HARDY, two infant children of George Tickner Hardy, Esquire. Also the above George Tickner Hardy, Esquire, who was born 26th of May 1758 and died 19th of June 1801. Also of Sarah, wife of the above, who died 28th of December 1838 aged 81 years." ARMS, upon two shields: The dexter for HARDY, Argent, on a bend engrailed gules, a crescent between two leopards’ heads of the first; on a chief azure, three catherine wheels, or. For Crest, an eagle’s head bendy of four, argent and sable, between two wings the dexter or, the sinister gules, in the beak a pansy flower proper, stalked and leaved vert. THE SINISTER FOR SPENCER, Parti per pale, quarterly 1st & 4th. Argent; 2nd & 3rd Gules, a fret, or, over all on a bend, sable, three escallops of the first. Impaling Barry of six, azure and gules, a chief ermine.
330 [3]. Beneath the above monument is a tablet of white marble with a black border, upon which is inscribed: "Beneath this tablet are deposited the remains of Ann, wife of William SPENCER, Esquire, and daughter of the above George and Ann Spencer, who died on the 25th of March 1823 aged 64 years, and of Mary, the only child of the above named William and Ann Spencer, who died on the 7th day of July 1864 aged 71 years. For ever with the Lord." Above are the Royal Arms of KING GEORGE II, and dated 1729.
331 [4]. Upon a white marble tablet: "In a vault in the churchyard near the southeast corner of this Chancel are deposited the remains of John FAGG, of Ramsgate, gentleman, who died on the 27th day of December 1795 aged 67 years. Also the remains of his Father and Mother, James Fagg, who died on the 6th day of May 1762. Sarah Fagg, who died on the 1st day of February 1755."
332 [5]. Upon a tablet of black and white marble, beneath an urn: "Near this place are deposited the remains of the Revd. William ABBOT, B.D., of Ramsgate, Prebendary of York and formerly Fellow and Tutor of St John’s College, Cambridge, who died on the 15th day of January 1826 aged 92 years. Also of Jane his wife, who died on the 28th day of March 1814 aged 72 years. ARMS. Gules, three Pears or, between a chevron of the same.
On the north side of the East Window in the same Chapel.
333 [6]. Upon a black and white marble tablet: "In a family vault beneath this tablet are deposited the mortal remains of Mary Rebecca, second daughter of Colonel CONY, of Walpole Hall, Norfolk, who died the 27th of February 1836 in the 60th year of her age. Also the mortal remains of John SICKLEMORE, Esquire, of Wetheringsett, Suffolk, who departed this life the 5th of February 1837 in the 81st year of his age. Universally respected and esteemed, leaving to deplore his loss, his widow Ann, third daughter of the above Colonel Cony, and two sons, John Cony, Lieut. in the Royal Navy, and the Rev. George WILSON, Vicar of this Parish. In the Parliaments of 1654, etc. his ancestors represented the County of Suffolk, and Borough of Ipswich, and were faithful supporters of the Monarchy."
On the south side of the East Window in the same Chapel.
334 [7]. On a black marble tablet: "In a vault near this place lies interred the body of Mr Nathaniel AUSTEN, of Ramsgate, who departed this life the 24th of October 1784 aged 73 years. Also the body of Judith COXEN, wife of Mr John Coxen, who died the 10th of July 1784 aged 64 years. And also the body of Captain John Austen, who departed this life the 18th of February 1786 aged 47 years. Also Mrs Mary Austen, widow of the above named Nathaniel Austen, who died October the 28th 1792 aged 78 years. Also the above Mr John Coxen, who died August 19th 1799 aged 82 years. Also of George Austen, Esquire, youngest son of the above Nathaniel and Mary Austen, born 17th of December 1755, died the 4th of April 1827." At the bottom is carved a Shield of Arms, bearing: Or, a chevron gules between three lions jambs erased and erect sable, clawed gules. For Crest, On a Mural Crown or, a stag sejant argent, attired gold.
Upon the south wall of the South Chapel, beneath the escutcheon of the Austen family.
335 [8]. Upon a white marble tablet: "In the family vault of this church are deposited the remains of Nathaniel AUSTEN, of Ramsgate, Esquire, who departed this life on the 4th day of August 1818 aged 73 years, leaving a wife and five children to lament their irreparable loss. Requiescat in Pace. In the same vault is also interred Sarah, relict of the above Nathaniel Austen. She died on the 12th day of July 1839 aged 85 years, and was the last surviving daughter and coheiress of Thomas COBB, Esquire, formerly of Sadler’s Hall, London, and of Lichfield." At the bottom of the tablet is carved a Shield of Arms, bearing, Or, a chevron gules between three lions jambs erased, and erect sable, clawed gules, surmounted by a shield of pretence bearing argent, a chevron gules between three cocks of the last ppr., combs and wattles or.
336 [9]. Upon a mural monument of black and white marble surmounted by a Shield of Arms, bearing, Gules, a saltire, or, between four Garbes of the last, for READ. "Near this place lies buried the body of Margaret, the wife of Martin Read and daughter of John and Mercy CURLING, of Chilton, who departed this life the 16th day of December 1753 in the 44th year of her age. Also two of their children, viz: Edward and Mercy, who died in their infancy. Here lies also the remains of Catherine, wife of T.H.G. SNOWDEN, daughter of Richard and Mary TOMSON, and grand daughter of Captain Martin Read, who died August the 24th 1837 aged 30 years, after a series of afflictions borne with the most exemplary fortitude. In the same vault are deposited the remains of William Tomson, Esquire, second son of the above Richard and Mary Tomson. Also Captain Martin Read who died the 21st of December 1792 aged 83 years. Likewise Mary, wife of the above Captain Martin Read, who died the 15th of May 1806 aged 63 years."
337 [10]. Upon a black and white marble tablet, beneath the above: "Sacred to the Memory of Richard Read TOMSON, late a lieutenant 51st (K.O.) Light Infantry, who died at the Curragh, Kildare, Ireland, June the 26th 1871 aged 27 years. Erected by his brother officers as a mark of their esteem and regard."
338 [11]. Over the South east door, upon a white marble tablet, ornamented with Caen Stone: "In the family vault near this place are deposited the remains of Edward Giles TOMSON, third son of William and Harriett Tomson, who died on the 10th of August 1867 aged 20 years. Also of Richard Read Tomson, 51st King’s own Light Infantry, second son of the above William and Harriett Tomson, who died on the 26th of June 1871 aged 27 years. Also the above named Harriett Tomson, wife of William Tomson, who died on the 8th of August 1878 aged 62 years. Also of Thomas Charles Tomson, youngest son of the above William and Harriet Tomson, who died on the 15th of March 1883 aged 27 years."
339 [12]. On a mural monument of white marble, surmounted by a Shield of Arms, bearing – Sable, a lion rampant argent, within eight cross crosslets of the same. For Crest, a lion’s head erased. "In memory of Captain Martin LONG, many years commander of a ship in the Russian and Mediterranean trade, and at his death, Captain of the Militia, of the Port of Ramsgate, who died May the 6th 1751 in the 65th year of his age. This monument was erected in the same year by his sister Elizabeth Long, by whom ten shillings is to be annually given to keep it clean. Mrs Elizabeth Long, sister of Captain Martin Long, died the 27th of August 1753 aged 58 years. Mrs Catherine ABBOT, widow of Mr William Abbot, and sister of Captain Martin Long, died January the 2nd 1779 in the 87th year of her age. Martin Abbot, son of the Revd. William Abbot and Jane his wife, died May the 17th 1793 aged 17 years."
340 [13]. Upon a white marble tablet with a black marble border: "Sacred to the Memory of Elizabeth Long ABBOT (youngest daughter of the Revd. William Abbot and Jane, his wife) who was born February 13th 1783 and died September 6th 1810, after having sustained a long illness with Christian patience and resignation."
341 [14]. Beneath a beautifully carved, recessed effigy of a recumbent female figure asleep, worked in marble by T. WOOLNER, R.A., is inscribed: "Henrietta Elizabeth, daughter of John Ashley WARRE, Esquire of West Cliff, and wife of James Anthony FROUDE, died February 12th 1874, aet. 49."
South transept.
342 [15]. Upon the south wall of South Transept upon a black and white marble tablet: "Sacred to the Memory of Mr George LOUCH, who died the 29th of April 1811 aged 65 years. Also Mrs Ann LOUCH, relict of the above, died August 29th 1822 aged 73 years."
343 [16]. Upon a black and white marble tablet: "Near this tablet are deposited the remains of Henry Stephenson ASHTON, Esquire, of Walthamstow, Essex, who departed this life on the 23rd of January 1823 in the 36th year of his age."
344 [17]. Upon a white marble tablet with a black border: "Elizabeth Anne, the infant daughter of Timothy Abraham CURTIS, Esquire and Harriett Margaret, his wife, of Southgate, Middlesex, died the 4th of December 1822 aged 1 year and 5 months. ‘Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven’, Mark 10th, 44."
345 [18]. Upon the west wall of the South Transept, upon a handsome mural Monument, emblazoned with Shields of Arms as follows: Above all for SPRACLINGE Sable, four leopard’s faces or, between a cross saltire ermine. Crest, From a wreath, a wolf’s head erased sable, tufted, armed or, and ducally gorged of the last. Upon the dexter side of the tablet the same, and upon the sinister side, the same party per pale with *or, a chevron gules, between three bulls passant sable, langued and horned gules. For OXENDEN. "Here lyethe Robert SPRACLINGE, the eldest sonn of Nicolas Spraclinge, gentelma; whiche Nicolas had fowre sonnes, Robert, John, Leonard and Luke, and had one daughter, whose name was Alse. Robert SPRACLINGE, gentelman, had fowre sonnes, Nicolas, Adam, Luke and John; whiche Adam was founder of this Monument; he had also five daughters, Marie, Eve, Margeret, Judethe and Rachell, and dyed the xv daye of Maye, in the year of our Lorde 1590." Below this inscription is engraved upon the tablet, the figure of a man in armour, lying in the recumbent position, with his hands in an attitude of prayer, and beneath is written "Garde promesse fidelement." *The Blazon is so on the Monument, and Hasted also so gives it, evidently copying the error from this Monument. The correct arms are given in the original grant, which see; also the Spraclinge Pedigree.
346 [19]. Upon the west wall of the same Transept, but upon the north of the arch, upon an oval white marble tablet: "Sacred to the memory of Anna Eliza WILSON, eldest daughter of the Revd. William Worcester Wilson, D.D., late Vicar of Deptford, who departed this life March the 12th 1792 aged 36 years."
347 [20]. Beneath the above, upon an oval white marble tablet: "To the memory of Jane, wife of Francis FREELING, Esquire, of the General Post Office, London, who died at Ramsgate, on the 4th day of May 1796 aged 33 years. She sustained a severe illness of considerable duration, with the fortitude and resignation of a true Christian."
South Aisle.
348 [21]. Upon the south wall of the South Aisle, upon a plain mural Monument, surmounted by a Shield of Arms, bearing, Quarterly, 1st and 4th for GIBSON, gules a fess argent between three leaves two and one, vert. 2nd and 3rd azure, three curlews proper. "To the Memory of Mary, the beloved wife of John GIBSON, of Ramsgate, and daughter of George CURLING, of West Hatch, in the County of Essex, Esquire. She departed this life deservedly regretted, on the 21st day of August 1785 in the 26th year of her age."
349 [22]. Upon the same wall, upon a white marble mural Monument with a black marble border, surmounted by a Shield of Arms, bearing, Argent, upon a fess sable a lion passant of the first. Crest, a leopard sejant reguardant proper. "Sacred to the Memory of Thomas GARRETT, Esquire, of Nether Court, late Colonel Commandant of the East Kent Yeomanry Cavalry, who died 18th of February 1838 in the 83rd year of his age. Esteemed and beloved by all who knew him, and deeply regretted by his surviving relatives, who have caused this tablet to be erected, in testimony of their attachment and respect. ‘The memory of the just is blessed’."
350 [23]. Upon the west wall of the same Aisle, on the south of the West Window, upon a white marble tablet with a black border and in gilt lettering: "Near this place are deposited the remains of Samuel VINCE, M.A., F.R.S., Archdeacon of Bedford, and Plumian Professor of Astronomy in the University of Cambridge. He died November the 28th 1821 aged 72 years."
351 [24]. On a white tablet: "Near this place lieth buried the body of Dorothy, wife of Mr William ABBOTT, who departed this life July 23rd 1728 in the 42nd year of her age. Also two of their daughters, both named Dorothy. Also one son named Adam died December 5th 1735 in the 22nd year of his age. Here also lies interred the above said Mr William Abbott who died the 26th of January 1755 in the 70th year of his age."
352 [25]. On a black marble tablet, with a white border and gilt lettering: "In Memory of Dame Anna HOLMANS, who died the 29th of July 1741 aged 40 years, daughter of Thomas FISHER, Gent. Also of Ann Holmans who died the 29th of May 1768 aged 64 years, daughter of Thomas GARRETT, lord of this Manor, both wives of Nicholas Holmans. And also the abovesaid Nicholas Holmans, who died the 8th of May 1775 aged 77 years."
353 [26]. On a plain mural Monument: "Near this place lieth interred the body of Mrs Mary COXEN, wife of Mr John Coxen, who departed this life September the 24th day, Anno Dom. 1737 aged 58 years. And also one son, viz: Thomas. Here also lies interred the body of the abovesaid Mr John Coxen, who died the 10th of June 1764 aged 82 years."
354 [27]. Upon a white marble tablet with a black border situated upon the north wall of this Aisle: "Beneath this stone rest the remains of Richard Warburton LYTTON, Esquire, F.R.S. of Knebworth Park, Herefordshire, and of this place. He was born vi September M.D.C.C.X.L.V., and died xxix December M.D.C.C.C.X."
355 [28]. Upon a white marble tablet with a black border, upon the same wall: "Beneath this tablet rest the remains of Elizabeth COLLINGRIDGE, who departed this life on the 14th of February 1833 aet 60 years. Also of Sarah Collingridge, who departed this life on the 16th of February 1850 aet 78 years."
356 [29]. Upon the same wall beneath the above, on a white marble tablet with a black border: "Near this place are deposited the remains of Thomasine GIRDLER, widow, the last surviving daughter of the late Bellingham MAULEVERER, Esquire, of London, who departed this life on the 3rd day of March 1833 aged 75 years."
357 [30]. Upon a beautiful white tablet: "Near this place rests, in hopes of a blessed resurrection, the remains of Martha SHORTE, widow of Darell Shorte, Junior, Esquire, of Wadhurst in Sussex, and daughter of Sir Robert KEMP, Bart., late of Appeston in the County of Suffolk. She departed this life on the 27th day of September in the year of our Lord 1789 aged seventy seven years. She affectionately loved her friends, and sincerely forgave her enemies, ‘No malice in her heart did e’er preside, she hated scandal as she hated pride’."
North Chancel.
358 [31]. In the North Chancel, at the west end of the south wall, upon a white oval marble tablet: "In Memory of Captain Joseph NORWOOD of the Royal Navy, who died the 10th day of May 1793 aged 66 years."
359 [32]. Upon the same wall, on a white marble tablet, supported by black marble trusses, ornamented with gold: "Sacred to the Memory of Harry FARNAL, Esquire, a Captain in the Royal Navy, who died at Ramsgate 29th of March 1806 aged 30 years, only son of Nathaniel Farnal, Esquire, of the 60th Regiment, and Jacintha his wife, daughter of Colonel BURRARD of Lymington, Hants."
360 [33]. Beneath the above, on a lozenge ornamented with fluting in white marble, on a grey marble urn: "Sacred to the Memory of the Honourable Catherine FERMOR, relict of the Revd. John Shirley Fermor, who died April 3rd 1814."
361 [34]. On the same wall, upon a lozenge ornamented with fluting in white marble, with a black marble border: "Sacred to the Memory of the Right Honourable Elizabeth, Baroness CONYNGHAM. Died October 31st 1814 aged 83".
Vestry
362 [35]. Upon the same wall, in what is now the Vestry, upon an oval white marble tablet: "The late Revd. Gilbert BOUCHERY, A.M., Prebendary of Meliden, and Rector of Llansanfraid, in the Diocese of St Asaph, and Vicar of Swaffham in Norfolk, directed at his death that 2250£ stock in the Reduced three per cent Annuities should be vested in the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Canterbury, in trust to pay the annual interest, being £67.10s.0d. to the Vicar of St Laurence in Thanet for the time being for ever. To perpetuate the Memory of this truly valuable man whose virtues and munificence were universally acknowledged and experienced, and that future Vicars may ever retain the remembrance of their generous Benefactor, this tablet is erected by his grateful friend Richard HARVEY, A.M., who in the year 1788 received the first half yearly payment of this very liberal and beneficial augmentation."
Beneath the above is the Brass recording the restoration of the Church in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Year of her long and glorious reign.
363 [36]. Upon the east wall, just under the East Window, upon a square stone: "R.T., I.R. 1715."
For the initials of the Churchwardens Robert TROWARD and John RUTTER, together with the date of the year when this Vestry was altered, when the Rev. Matthew BOOKEY was Vicar.
364a [37]. Upon the North wall of Vestry, upon a black tablet: "Near this place lies interred the body of the Revd. Robert TYLER, A.M., twenty six years Vicar of this Parish. He died on the 10th of June 1766 aged 65 years. Also of Mrs Mary Tyler, widow of the Revd. Robert Tyler. She died July 23rd 1779 aged 85 years."
364b [37]. On the outside of the Screen is fixed the figure in brass of Joane, daughter of Roger MANSTON, and wife of Thomas ST NICHOLAS of Oare. She is buried under the pavement in this chapel.
365 [38]. Against the north wall of this Chapel, upon an upright stone, evidently moved from its place next the grave of Eleanor MANSTON in this Chapel, is the brass of Nicholas Manston. The shields have been torn from their matrices, but beneath the central figure of a man in armour is this inscription: "Hic jacet Nicholaus Manston, Armig’ qui obiit vio die Augusti Anno Dni M oCCCC oXLIIII o cujus anime propicietur Deus. Amen."
366 [39]. Upon a white marble tablet: "Near this place, in a vault with her grandfather Mr Thomas TOMSON, lies Elizabeth, daughter of John and Sarah MOSES, who died the 6 of November 1756 aged 21 years. In the same vault lies Mrs Catherine, the wife of Mr Thomas TOMSON, and daughter of Mr George and Sarah RAINIER, who died the 27th of April 1757 aged 27 years, leaving two daughters, Dorothy CURLING and Sarah. And also Mr William Tomson, son of Mr Richard and Sarah Tomson, who died the 4th day of May 1757 aged 34 years and 7 months. Also Richard and Dorothy Tomson their son and daughter; the former died the 17th of March 1759 aged 25 years and 9 months, the latter died the 29th of April 1759 aged 28 years. Here also lies the body of the abovesaid Sarah, the wife of Mr Richard Tomson, who departed this life the 20th day of June 1764 aged 70 years."
367 [40]. On a mural Monument, with a black marble tablet: "Here lies the body of Mrs Dorothy TOMSON (relict of Mr Thomas Tomson) who departed this life the 9th day of August 1768 aged 66 years. She left only one surviving son, viz: Richard. As she lived, so she died, a pattern of goodness, patience and resignation, agreeable to her text 57th Psalm, verse 1st. Here also lies the body of Richard, son of the above Thomas and Dorothy Tomson, who departed this life April 7th 1793 aged 64 years. And likewise the remains of Mary, wife of the above Richard Tomson, who died the 3rd of October 1808 in the 74th year of her age. Also of Mary, daughter of the above Richard and Mary Tomson, who died 17th December 1828 aged 60 years."
368 [41]. Upon a Monument next to the above, on a tablet of white marble: "Sacred to the memory of Richard TOMSON, Esquire, for nearly thirty years Deputy of the Town of Ramsgate, who died universally respected and lamented on the 28th of September 1842 in the 80th year of his age. Also of Mary Tomson, relict of the above Richard Tomson, Esquire, who died on the 15th of April 1858 in the 91st year of her age."
369 [42]. Upon a white marble tablet: "This monument to the memory of the late Rear Admiral William FOX, who died 3rd December 1810 aged 77 years, is erected by His Royal Highness PRINCE WILLIAM HENRY, Duke of Clarence and St Andrews, and Earl of Munster, K.G. & K.T., Admiral of the Red Squadron of His Majesty’s Fleet from a sincere regard for the character of the late Rear Admiral, and from an uninterrupted friendship which subsisted for 31 years. October 11th 1811."
370 [43]. Upon a fine mural Monument, surmounted by a Shield bearing the Arms of COPPIN; and underneath an achievement of arms, viz: Parti per pale for Baron and Femme. On the dexter side for Coppin, Parti per pale, azure and gules, three boars’ heads couped or, two and one, a chief of the last.
On the sinister side, quarterly, 1st and 4th for BROOKE, Or, a cross engrailed parti per pale gules and sable. 2nd and 4th, argent, three stags’ heads or, between a chevron sable. "Frances COPPIN, daughter of Robert Brooke, of Nocton, in Comit’ Suffolk, Esquire. My dear wife, on a journey into these parts, was by death intercepted at Manston, ulto September 1677 aetat suae 54. ‘Vita iter, coelum domicilium’. ‘This faythful stone records her prayse, to make additions to her dayes; Know then, you strangers to her lyfe, she was a truly virtuous wife. Adorn’d with graces was her breast, I. Tim. II.9. As by th’ Apostles she was drest, I. Peter III.4. In dutyes, or in recreation, in house and in conversation, in all relations such she was, as for a patern she may pass, with love and honour crown’d she dies; Prov xi.16. And leaves us these dear legacyes. Here let the pretious dust take rest, till Christ shall come, with ‘Come ye blest’, Matt. xxv.34. And then, all tears, wip’d from her eyes. She to eternal joy shall ryse’. ‘Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life’ etc. John xi.25. Hoc, optimae mentae conjugis memoriae consecrat Tho’ Coppin, de Civit’ West’ in Com’ Midd."
North transept.
371 [44]. Upon the north wall of the North Transept, on a white marble ornamental tablet with a black border: "Sacred to the memory of Mary BOWLING who died 18th January 1819 aged 83 years. Also Nathaniel GOTT, late resident engineer of Ramsgate Harbour, who died the 23rd of February 1822 aged 58 years. Also Grace Bowling, who died the 23rd of December 1849 aged 85 years.
372 [45]. Beneath the above, upon a white marble tablet: "Haud procul hinc situs est Petrus THOROTON, L.L.B., Ecclesiarum de Colwicke et West Bridgeford in agro Nottinghamiensi, Rector, Ecclesiae Collegiatae de Wolverhampton Prebendarius. Natus est A.D. MDCCLXIII, Decessit A.D. MDCCCXVII. Compositum jus, fasque animo, santosque recessus mentis, et incoctum generoso pectus honesto."
373 [46]. Upon a mural pyramidical Monument, below an urn, and surmounted by a Shield of Arms, bearing, Parti per pale for Baron and Femme. Upon the dexter side Parti per pale, or and argent, a lion rampant, proper. Upon the sinister side. Argent, a talbot sable, collared gules, a chief azure with three crosses moline in line. "Sacred to the memory of Mr William ROGERSON, late of the City of London. His beloved wife hath caused this monument to be erected as a token of love and respect. In the relative duties of life, as a husband, parent, and friend, he acquitted himself with singular tenderness, probity, and honour. In his attention to business, he was indefatigable. In his commerce with mankind, strictly just and upright. It pleased the Almighty to afflict him with a long and painful illness, which he sustained with a pious resignation and manly fortitude, and on the 9th of November 1782 resigned his soul to his blessed Redeemer, in steadfast hope of a glorious immortality, aged 60 years. ‘The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance’. Psalm cxii.6."
North aisle.
374 [47]. Upon the north wall of the North Aisle, upon an oval white marble tablet, surmounted by a Shield of Arms (the crest of which is destroyed): *Upon the shield, A cross saltire, charged with five crosses botonnee. "Here lie the remains of Henry Ralph CRAYTHORNE, Esquire, of Craythorne in the County of York. He was born the 1st of January 1757 and died the 5th of December 1797. Requiescat in pace". *Burke gives for Crathorne, of Crathorne, Co. York. Ar. on a cross gu. five crosses pattee or. Crest, on a mount vert, a bird sa. For CRAWTHORNE of Salaby, Co. Lincoln. Ar. on a saltire gu. five crosses flory or. Crest, a bird standing on a thornbush all ppr. From what remains on the above shield, it is probable that this last was there emblazoned.
375 [48]. Upon a white marble Monumental tablet beneath an urn: "Near this tablet are deposited the mortal remains of Alexander BRYMER, Esquire, of Bathwick in the County of Somerset, formerly one of His Majesty’s Council for Nova Scotia, who departed this life on the 7th of August 1822 aged 76 years. As a member of society he was deservedly esteemed for his integrity, liberality, candour and benevolence. As a husband and a father his memory will long be cherished in the hearts of those who as they best knew can best appreciate his claims to their lasting gratitude and sincere affection. This poor token of grateful love is consecrated to his memory by his affectionate widow and children."
376 [49]. Upon a square black marble tablet with gold lettering: "Sacred to the memory of the Lady Augusta MURRAY, and daughter of John, 4th EARL OF DUNMORE, married at Rome the 4th of April 1793 to His Royal Highness PRINCE AUGUSTUS FREDERICK, Duke of Sussex, and died at Ramsgate March 4th 1830."
377 [50]. Upon the same wall, but over the old North Door, on a white marble tablet with a black border: "In affectionate the loving memory of Charles Henry JOHNSON, who died on board the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company’s S.S. ‘Verona’, and was buried in the Red Sea, September 24th 1883 aged 21 years. R.I.P. Much respected and deeply lamented."
378 [51]. Upon the west wall in the same Aisle, but north of window, on a mural Monument of black marble: "Near this place lieth, in hopes of a joyful resurrection, Captain John RICHARDSON. He departed this life the 30th of August 1776 aged 72 years. Also Mrs Mary SHAFTON, widow, sister to the above John Richardson. She departed this life the 18th of September 1775 aged 79 years. Also Mary COCK, niece to the above mentioned Captain John Richardson. She departed this life the 30th of July 1787. Aged 57 years."
379 [52]. Upon the same wall, and on the south of the window, on an ornamental mural Monument: "Near this place lies interred the body of Mrs Catherine TICKNER, wife of Mr Edward Tickner, who departed this life the 5th day of April, Anno Domini 1731 aged 33 years, leaving one daughter, viz: Catherine their only surviving issue. ‘A loving wife, a mother dear, a faithful friend lies buried here.’ Mr Edward TICKNER died ye 30th of September 1740 aged 47 years."
High Chancel.
380 [53]. Upon the north wall of the High Chancel, between the bays, on an oval tablet of white marble: "In a vault beneath are the remains of Mr Gilbert BEDFORD, of Newland Grange in this Parish, who died October 3rd 1796 aged 46 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of the above Gilbert Bedford, who died February the 19th 1799 aged 10 years and 4 months. Also (after a lingering illness) Sarah, eldest daughter of the said Gilbert Bedford, who died September the 19th 1800 aged 21 years. Also Elizabeth, widow of the above Gilbert Bedford, who died June 2nd 1826 aged 72 years."
381 [54]. Upon the north wall of Sacrarium, on a plain white marble square tablet: "To the memory of Mr Thomas BEDFORD, of Ramsgate, who died October 1st 1830 in the 41st year of his age. Also of William, son of above, who died October 14th 1827 aged 5 months. Also of Thomasine, widow of the above Mr Thomas Bedford, who died June 6th 1833 in the 40th year of her age."
382 [55]. Upon the same wall, upon a fine mural Monument of white marble, beneath an urn, with a Shield of Arms, at bottom, bearing, Argent, a chevron embattled gules, surmounted by three crescents ermine, between three lions Paws erased, armed gules: "Near this place are deposited the mortal remains of the Revd. Richard HARVEY, A.M., Vicar of Eastry and Worth. One of the six preachers of the Cathedral of Canterbury, Curate of Ramsgate Chapel, formerly Vicar of this Parish and a Magistrate for the County of Kent and the liberties of the Cinque Ports, who closed a long, useful and exemplary life, and a ministry of sixty three years (fifty-five of which were dedicated to this Parish) on the 29th day of July 1821 aged 86 years. In grateful testimony of whose worth as a Christian Pastor, upright Magistrate, and benevolent neighbour, this tablet was erected by his numerous friends, as a sincere (though inadequate) memorial of his virtues and their loss."
383 [56]. Upon the south wall of High Chancel, on a white marble tablet with a black border: "Mary KEMP (who died on the 14th of December 1828) whose remains are interred in the churchyard, near the entrance from the Vicarage house, bequeathed the following legacy: the sum of £1000, three per cent consols, unto her executors, John GARRETT and Robert Garrett, their executors, administrators and assigns, upon trust, to receive the dividends thereof, and to distribute them yearly on the 15th of January, in equal proportions to six of the most deserving poor persons either male or female, being of the age of 65 years or upwards, residing within the Parish of St Laurence."
384 [57]. Upon the same wall, on a white marble tablet with a black border: "In the family vault opposite lies the body of Ann, the wife of Gilbert BEDFORD, of Newland’s Grange, who departed this life the 23rd of March 1837 aged 48 years. Also of the above named Gilbert Bedford, of Newland’s Grange, who departed this life the 12th July 1852 aged 66 years. ‘Requiescat in pace.’".
Nave.
385 [58]. Upon the east wall of the Nave, south of Tower, on a white marble tablet: "Sacred to the memory of Charles SMITH, Esquire, of Richmond in Surrey, late Surgeon of the 2nd Royal Surrey Militia, who died at Ramsgate on the 23rd of February 1809 of a fever brought on by his kind and unremitting attention to the sick soldiers landed there from Spain, aged 30 years. This stone is erected by his brother officers as a testimony of their great regard."
386 [59]. Upon the south wall of the Nave, on a white marble tablet with a black border: "Sacred to the memory of Cromwell MASSEY, Esquire, late a Colonel in the service of the Honorable East India Company, on the Madras Establishment, who died at St Lawrence on the 8th of September 1845 aged 103 years. He was a combatant on the 10th of September, 1780 in the sanguinary battle of Parambaneum, in Mysore, against the forces of Hyder Ally, where he with Colonel BAILLIE, Captain (afterwards) Sir David BAIRD, and about 200 British soldiers, were taken prisoners without ammunition, their Tumbrels having accidentally been blown up. They formed themselves under the fire of the enemy’s numerous artillery into a square, and there resisted and repulsed thirteen different attacks until borne down and trampled upon, and still fighting under the legs of elephants and horses, they were thrown chained together two and two, into the dungeons of Hyder Ally, suffering from their wounds without surgical care, almost naked, exposed to privations, cruel indignities and ill-treatment, remained captives for 3 years and 9 months, when the death of Hyder Ally led to the release of the few survivors. He resided at St Laurence for the last 11 years of his life, where he was greatly respected for his benevolence and his many acts of charity to the poor and to the public Institutions of the place."
387 [60]. Upon a white tablet with a grey marble border: "In a vault near this tablet are deposited the mortal remains of Elizabeth, sixth daughter of George WADE, of Dunmow, Essex, Gentleman, and Frances Barbara his wife, who departed this life on the 15th day of March 1819, in the 16th year of her age, at the house of her uncle-in-law, the Rev. Richard HARVEY, Vicar of this Parish."
388 [61]. Upon a white marble mural Monument with a black border, with a Shield of Arms above, bearing, Parti per pale, for baron and femme, on the dexter side, Azure, on a mount vert, a falcon proper; in chief gules, a crescent or, between two mullets of the same for DEVAYNES. Upon the sinister side, Argent, three boars’ heads couped sable, langued gules and tusked argent, for EVANS. Crest, Out of a Comte’s coronet a demi-griffin holding in the dexter claw a sword. "Sacred to the memory of William Angus de VAYNES, Esquire, of Updown, Isle of Thanet, late Captain in the 25th Regiment, K.O.B. Died the 16th December 1859 aged 42 years. ‘Thy will be done.’ Also of Julia Ann de Vaynes, widow of the above, died March 19th 1886."
389 [62]. Upon the north wall of Nave, upon a white marble tablet, with an ornamental black border: "To the memory of Thomas Fretwell GOODWIN, Esquire, only nephew of the above Mary Jane SHARP who died at Hampton, U.S. America, on the 24th of March 1847 aged 43 years, after a residence of many years in that country. This monument is erected by his disconsolate widow Sarah Ann Goodwin, daughter of Major SIMKIN, of Hampton."
390 [63]. Upon a white marble tablet with a black border: "Sacred to the memory of Mr William KEBELL, who resigned his soul to his Blessed Redeemer (in hopes of a glorious resurrection) on the 3rd of August 1810, aged 51 years. ‘Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here.’ Also Martha Kebell, wife of the above, who died on the 10th of July 1818 aged 61 years."
390A [64]. Upon a white marble mural Monument, with a grey marble border: "Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant George Allen SPENCER, R.N., who died the 30th May 1809 aged 53 years. Also of Lucy Crichlow, wife of George JOHNSTON, and only child of the above by Mary Jane, his wife, who died the 25th of February 1816 aged 23 years, leaving issue one daughter, Lucy Spencer Johnston. Also of the said Lucy Spencer Johnston, who died the 18th of October 1821 in the 6th year of her age. Also of Captain William SHARP, R.N., who departed this life the 7th of September 1844 aged 77 years. Also of Mary Jane, wife of the above named William Sharp, who died at Blackheath, near London, the 10th of August, A.D. 1845 aged 77 years."
391 [65]. Upon a white marble mural Monument, with a grey marble border, surmounted by a Shield of Arms, of which the blazon has disappeared: "Sacred to the memory of John, EARL OF DUNMORE, who died the 25th of February 1809 aged 78 years. His Lordship was ye son of William, Earl of Dunmore, grandson of John DUKE OF ATHOL, the 8th in descent from John, Earl of Athol, ye eldest son of ye marriage of Jane, QUEEN OF SCOTLAND, with James STUERT, Lord of Lorn. Queen Jane was grand daughter to Edward ye 3rd, KING OF ENGLAND. Charles MURRAY ye 1st Earl of Dunmore’s mother was Amelia STANLEY, Lady of ye Isle of Man, daughter of James, EARL OF DERBY and of Charlot de la TREMOUILLE, the daughter of Charlotte, of Nassau, Charlotte of Nassau, daughter of William, PRINCE OF ORANGE, and of Charlotte of Bourbon, Prince of the blood Royal of France."
392 [66]. Upon a mural Monument surmounted by an urn: "In memory of Mary Anne CLEMENTS, the beloved wife of George JOHNSTON, Esquire of Camden Place, Bath, and formerly of Tanygraid, Carmarthen, North Wales, who departed this life on the 28th of November 1841 aged 50. This tablet is erected by her afflicted husband, in grateful remembrance of her devoted and affectionate conduct as a wife, and the exemplary discharge of her duties as a mother, during a period of 25 years."
South west Porch.
393 [67]. A mural Monument over door in the South west Porch: "Near this place lieth the body of Mr Robert TICKNOR, who died September ye 13 day A.D. 1741 in ye 70th year of his age. Also Ann, his wife, who died January 13th 1745 in the 66th year of her age."
The following tablets, etc. are described in Cozens’s "Tour through the Isle of Thanet", pub. 1793, but are now lost or destroyed. They are given here for the sake of preserving the inscriptions for posterity, Cozens’s book having become so scarce that I only know of two copies in the Isle of Thanet.
394 [68]. On a black tablet: "To the memory of Captain Stephen HOOPER, late of Ramsgate, who was lost in the year 1767, on a voyage from Jamaica, aged 41 years. Also Ann, his wife, who died January the 8th 1786 aged 57 years."
395 [69]. Upon a handsome black marble tomb: "Beneath this stone, at rest the body sleeps, The soul being fled to God, who safely keeps, The spirit of all just men, till that great day, When Christ shall from the clouds be heard to say, Arise! ye sleeping dust, and come away! At which the world shall all to Judgement come; And, reader, thou and I shall hear our doom, From Christ our Judge, whose sentence then shall be Eternal bliss, or endless misery! Consider well this truth, and hourly pray, That you may happy be in that last day." "In memory of Captain Thomas REDWOOD, who died March 14th 1754 in the 84 year of his age. Here also lies interred Thomasin Redwood, wife of the abovesaid Captain Thomas Redwood. She died March 28th 1755 aged 84
The inscriptions upon the ledger stones within the Church
I gladly trust My bodie to this school, that it may learn to spell his elements, and finde his birth written in dustie heraldrie and lines; Which dissolution sure doth best discern, comparing dust with dust, and earth with earth. – George Herbert
Chapter IV - Leger stones "The inscriptions upon the Leger Stones have been transcribed with great care, and where they have been covered by pews or benches, with the kind permission of the Vicar and Churchwardens, these have been raised, so that a faithful copy of each has been obtained and is here recorded. During the restoration of the Tower in 1888, it was necessary to open, and subsequently to fill in, many of the vaults around the piers; the ground in which the foundations were laid, being almost honeycombed, and the foundations themselves even cut away to make room for burials. All the human remains and coffins found in these vaults were carefully removed, and placed in a large vault in the middle of the North Aisle, formerly containing the remains of the EARL OF DUNMORE, but empty since their removal to the D’ESTE Mausoleum in the churchyard."
Vaults
396. In a vault near the south west angle of the south west pier were found three leaden coffins, their name plates being inscribed, Mary BRACE, Ann WILLIAMS, 1834, and Major James Brace, 1836, respectively. In a vault at the south of this pier, was a leaden coffin with no name upon it, and immediately to the east of this another vault, which was empty.
397. To the east of this pier were three vaults under the south Tower arch, the southernmost containing one leaden coffin with no name upon it; the middle vault containing the wooden coffin of Mary ELFORD dated 1797; and the northern vault containing the leaden coffin of George LOUCH, and the wooden coffin of Ann Louch. Under the centre of the Tower was a vault containing the leaden coffin of the Rev. Peter JAMES.
398. Under the north Tower arch a vault, containing the three leaden coffins of Mary BOWLING, Nathaniel GOTT, and Grace Bowling respectively (no dates).
399. In the North Aisle towards the north west angle of the north west pier, a vault containing a wooden coffin with no name upon it; and to the north of the same pier, another vault containing a coffin of lead, and underneath another of wood with no name upon either. Curiously enough the wooden coffin was quite empty, the coffin had been buried without the body!
400. In a vault under the South Transept Window, the leaden coffin of Mary LUCAS, dated 1830; and in a vault at the south west angle of the south east pier a wooden coffin with no name upon it.
401. In a vault at the north east angle of the north east pier were several ancient remains, but they were all decayed; and under the North Transept Window a vault containing the leaden coffin of Mary COX.
402. At the north east angle of the north west pier and interred in an angular direction north east and south west, about eighteen inches under the level of the floor, we found the skeleton of a man between 6 and 7 feet in height; who he was and why buried in this manner will probably ever remain a mystery: but it may have been the remains of Mr Adam SPRACKLING who was buried on Thursday the 28th of April 1653 in St Laurence Church, see "The Bloody Husband" under ELLINGTON, "where in the night he was buried neer his wife", and as there is no entry in the Burial Register of this Mr Adam Sprackling’s funeral, although that of his wife is duly recorded – "The wife of Adam Sprackling, gen., buryed the fifteen day of Desember, 1652 (Burial Register) – it seems probable that it was he who was thus hastily interred, especially as the burial was in the passage way.
The other vaults in the Church were not disturbed.
South Chapel.
This enumeration of the Legers begins at the east end of the South Chapel, and they are numbered in rows from south to north.
403 [1]. Covered by the seats. It is surmounted by a Shield of Arms, which is so much defaced by time that the bearings cannot accurately be made out. Parti per pale for Baron and Femme. Dexter for WILSON, Quarterly 1st and 4th, three wolves’ heads coupled two and one. 2nd and 3rd, in fess a mullet of six points, upon a chief indented two mullets. Sinister, 1st and 4th for PETTIT, argent upon a chevron gules, between three lions’ heads erased sable, crowned or, as many bezants. 2nd and 3rd for DAUNDELYONN, sable, three lions rampant in fess, between two barrulets dancettee argent. "Here lyeth interrd the body of Mrs Elizabeth WILSON, daughter of Paull Pettit, of this County, and late wife of Mr Thomas Wilson, London Citizen and Cloath worker, who departed this life the 10th of May 1694 in the 37th year of her age."
404 [2]. Next the above, also covered by seats, surmounted by a Shield of Arms, bearing, argent on a chevron gules, between three lions’ heads erased sable, crowned or, as many bezants. Crest, a lion’s gamb erased and erect or, holding a pellet, for PETTIT. "To the memory of Sarah TICKNER who died the 27th of July 1785 aged 94 years. To the memory of Ann CURLING, who died the 8th of October 1779 aged 86 years. They were both daughters of John and Sarah Pettit. Here lye buried the bodys of John Pettit, gent., and Sarah his wife. They had issue 5 sons and 4 daughters. He departed this life September 15th …./ aged 69 years. She departed this life November 25th 1715 aged 54 years. S. Curling."
405 [3]. "J.S. 1836." (For Jane SICKLEMORE, an infant daughter of the Vicar).
406 [4]. In the next row, to the west, covered by seats: "Here lies interr’d the body of Mr Robert PARKER of Ramsgate, who departed this life ye 11th of May 1740 aged 49 years. Here also lyeth Katherine the wife of Robert Parker who died October 28th 1747 aged 64 years. Here also lies the remains of Mrs Jane QUINCE, who died the 25th of May 1773 aged 89 years. Also Mary BAKER died the 23rd of September 1801 aged 90 years. Likewise John GOODWIN, who died March 19th 1822 aged 76 years. Also of Mary Goodwin, who died (sic) relict of the above John Goodwin, who died on the 28th February 1835 aged 88 years."
407 [5]. Next the above on a slab covered by seats; surmounted by the following Coat of Arms for MOSES, gules, a chevron between three cocks heads or. Crest, a greyhound’s head erased, regardant. "Here lieth ye body of Elizabeth, wife of Capt. John Moses, who died June ye 28th 1735 in ye 54th year of her age. And likewise hereunder lies ye body of Capt. John Moses, who died September the 22nd 1733 in ye 36 year of his age. They left issue two sons and three daughters, viz: John, George, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary. Here also lies ye body of Mr George Moses, son of ye above said John and Elizabeth Moses, who died October ye 16 1741 in ye 27 year of his age. Also Mary HINDS, buried February 2 1802 aged 93 years. Also John MOSES, nephwr (sic) of the said George Moses, who died July 7th 1817 aged 77 years."
408 [6]. "In a vault beneath are deposited the remains of Ann SPENCER, relict of Capt. George Spencer youngest son of Adam Spencer beneath, who died the 6th of December 1821 in the 95th year of her age. Here also lies the Body of Sarah Spencer, aged 57 years. Also of Adam Spencer, aged 68 years. Also three of their children. Also of George TICKNOR, who died the 25th of January 1754 aged 41 years. Also William, son of the above said Adam and Sarah Spencer, he were (sic) buried the 28th September 1761 aged ../ years." Also Mary, wife of Adam Spencer, Jun., She died 26th August 1783 aged 64 years and 11 months. Also of the said Mr Adam Spencer, Junr. who died 26th day of March 1791 aged 78 years. Also of Mr George HARDY, who died the 18th day of August 1786 aged 66 years. Also of Ann Hardy, daughter of the same Adam Spencer, Sen., and relict of the same George Hardy, who died the 1st March 1795 aged 76 years. Also of William and Lucy Curtis Hardy, children of George Ticknor Hardy, son of the said George and Ann Hardy, his wife, who died in their infancy."
South Chapel.
409 [7]. Just inside the south east Door, upon a large plain stone: "M.L. E.L." (For Martin LONG and Elizabeth Long, see Tablets No.12, p.68).
410 [8]. "Here lieth interr’d the Body of Mr Thomas EVERS of this Parish. He departed this life the 16th day of May, Anno Domini 1716 aged 50 years. Also Jane CURLING, widow of Mr Henry Curling, and sister of the above Thomas Evers, who died May the 9th 1756 aged 93 years. Also Jane, daughter of the above Jane Curling, who died March 20th 1759 aged 66 years."
411 [9]. "Hereunder lyeth buried the Body of Mr John EVERS, the elder, who departed this life the 30th of December Anno Dni: 1702 in the 71 year of his age, leaving behind him (by Sibilla, his wife) Jane, Thomas, Maria, and Stephen. Here also lies the Body of Mrs Sibilla Evers, late widow of the above specified Mr John Evers, leaving only issue one daughter, and one son, viz: the above specified Jane and Stephen, who died the 15th of September, Anno Domini 1719 aged 85 years."
412 [10]. "Here lieth the Body of Capt. John EVERS, who died the 30th July 1762 aged 48 years. He left issue one son and one daughter, Thomas and Catherine. And also John Evers WHITE, the son of John and Catherine White, who departed this life the 5th of April 1770, aged 1 year and 1 month. Also of John White, the ii son, who departed this life the 13th of August 1771 aged 1 year and 1 month. Also of Catherine, the wife of Capt. John White, and daughter of Capt. John Evers, by Mary, his wife, who died the 5th November 1778 aged 33 years. Also Mary, the wife of the abovesaid Capt. John EVERS, who died the 20th March 1777 aged 67 years. And also the abovesaid Capt. John WHITE, who departed this life the 30th of March 1786 aged 54 years."
413 [11]. "To the memory of Mr John WHITE, son of the late Capt. John White, who died March 21 1810 aged 41 years, leaving surviving Sarah, his wife. Also Catherine, the only child of the above."
414 [12]. "Here lieth the remains of the EVERS family, with their daughter Martha, wife of John HOOPER, obiit 27th June 1738, ae 49. Also the above John Hooper, died 13th August 1756 ae 69. Likewise the Body of Francis SMALL, who died the 20th August 1818 aged 79 years. Also Martha, the widow of the above Francis Small, who died the 6th of February 1836 aged 87 years. Also of William Small, third son of the above, who died the 16th of April 1864 aged 84 years. Also of Elizabeth Small, youngest daughter of the above Frances and Martha Small, died April 9th 1865 aged 83 years. This grave is full."
The above inscription upon the stone contains the following errors: The first date (i.e. of John Hooper’s death) is cut 1756 – the correct date 1738 being cut over it. His age was cut 69, the correct number of years 49 being cut over again. And the last time the name Francis occurs, it is spelt with an E instead of an I.
415 [13]. "In memory of Moses Napleton JOAD, son of John and Elizabeth Joad, who departed this life the 20th day of October 1784 aged 27 years. Also Robert SMALL, Esq., son of Francis and Martha Small, who departed this life May 25th 1810 aged 32 years. Also Mrs Sarah Joad, died April 9th 1838 aged 85. Also Stephen Joad, who died 26th of February 1848 aged 80 years."
416 [14]. Covered by the stove: "Here lieth interr’d ye Body of Capt. Robert PARKER, of Romans-gate who died September the 4th 1706 in the 61 year of his age."
417 [15]. On a small stone close to column: "Here also lieth the Body of Mrs Mary CARROWAY, who died the 29th of June 1774 aged 79 years."
418 [16]. Immediately east, on a similar stone: "Here also lieth interr’d ye Body of Mrs Mary PARKER, late widow of the said Captn. Robert Parker. She departed this life the 8th day of May, in the year of our Lord 1714, aged 65 years; they had issue one son."
419 [17]. On a plain white stone just beneath Mrs FROUDE’s effigy: "J.A. 1860, M.A. 1870."
420 [18]. "Here lieth the Body of George GARRETT, Esqre. who departed this life the 12th of July 1775 aged 63 years. Also the body of Mrs Elizabeth ADAMS, who departed this life 7th March 1789 aged 59 years.
421 [19]. Is the slab of Capt. Robert PARKER’s altar tomb, now let into the floor; beneath is the vault, and in it are the remains with the rest of this monument, except the panels which are Nos. 14 and 16. Sad restoration this.
North Chapel.
422 [20]. In the North Chapel, now the Vestry, surmounted by a Shield of Arms carved on the stone: Parti per chevron, azure and ermine, in chief two eagles displayed or. In fess a shield of pretence gules, on a bend argent, three rooks sable, within a bordure engrailed. "In this tomb are deposited the remains of Oliver STEPHENS, Esqre. of Woodnesborough, a Justice of the Peace and a deputy lieutenant for this County, and formerly a Captain in the Royal regiment of Horse Guards. He was son of John Stephens, Esqe. of London. Born October 30th 1720. He married June 23rd 1753, Ann, daughter and heiress of Captn. Matthew BOOKEY, and departed this life June 9th 1795. In the same tomb are deposited the remains of Ann Stephens, the wife of the above named Oliver Stephens, who departed this life February 11th 1800 aged 73 years."
423 [21]. Immediately to the east on a similar slab and surmounted by a Coat of Arms, bearing, Gules, on a bend argent, three rooks sable, within a bordure engrailed. "Here lies interred the body of Captn. Matthew BOOKEY, eldest son of the Rev. Matthew Bookey, deceased. He married Ann (now living) eldest daughter of Thomas PEKE, ……..NTY, Esqr. by whom he ……../ one daughter. He departed this life the 13thof January 1741 in the 48thyear of his age ……./ being the ……./ are in the ……."
The rest of this inscription is covered by the fire-place in vestry.
424 [22]. To the north of No.19, on a leger half the size: "Likewise the body of Mrs Ann BOOKEY, daughter of John DANNELL, of Elmbridge Hall, Worcestershire, Esqr. and relict of Captn. William Bookey, late Commander in the Honourable East India Company Service, and son of the above mentioned Matthew Bookey, Clerk. She died on the 29th of March 1770 aged 50 years, and left issue one daughter."
425 [23]. On similar leger, surmounted by a Shield of Arms, bearing, Gules, on a bend argent, three rooks sable, within a bordure engrailed; impaling a chevron between three covered cups. "Here lieth the body of the Reverend Matthew BOOKEY, A.M., formerly fellow of King’s College, in Cambridge, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable John, EARL OF BATH, Viscount GRANVILE, afterwards Rector of Watton in Herefordshire, and then 40 years Vicar of this Parish. He departed this life March 15th 1739 in the 74th year of his age, and left by Cathain, his only wife (now living) four sons and three daughters. And also the body of Cathain BOOKEY, relict of the above named Matthew Bookey and daughter of Edward CHRISTIAN, late of the County of Middlesex, Esqr., who departed this life the 15th of February 1755 aged 82 years."
426 [24]. Alongside the two last on a similar stone: "In this vault rests the remains of Robert EASON, of St John’s, Margate, who died the 9th of July 1796 aged 70 years."
427 [25]. On a small slab to west of above: "R.T. 1766." Marking the grave of the Revd. Robert TYLER, A.M., formerly Vicar of this Parish.
428 [26]. On a similar leger having a design cut upon it of a death’s head crowned with leaves, upon two crossed thigh bones, and a scythe. "In this vault lieth interr’d the body of Mr Robert EASON, who departed this life ye 26th of December 1718 aged 59 years. Also Ann, the wife of Robert Eason, Jun., who died April the 27th day 1740 in the 38th year of her age; she left issue three sons and one daughter, viz: Robert, Martin, John , and Anne. Also Martin, son of the above said Robert and Ann Eason, who died the 5th of August 1741 in the 14th year of his age. Here also lies the body of Robert Eason, father of the above said children who died the 23rd of March 1747 aged 50 years. Also Mercy GILLOW (formerly wife of Robert Eason, Sen.) deceased ye 31st of March 1753 aged 84 years."
429 [27]. Outside Vestry door on a stone, having a Shield of Arms cut in the upper part and bearing, An embattled tower between and supported by two lions rampant. For Crest, a greyhound passant. Motto "Fide et Pernicitate Turris Fortis mihi Deus." "In memory of Mrs Elizabeth KELLY, daughter of Doctor Kelly, late of Winchester, and sister of Doctor Kelly, Regius Professor of Physic, late of Oxford. She departed this life the 20th of January 1788 aged 65 years. Also in memory of Mrs Martha Kelly, sister to Elizabeth, and wife of Lieut. Charles Kelly, of the Royal Navy. She departed this life the 25th of April 1788 aged 68 years. Also the above Charles Kelly, who departed this life the 20th of October 1800 in the 73rd year of his age. Also Ann, second wife of the above Charles Kelly, who died May 6th 1814 aged 78 years."
430 [28]. On a similar slab with the following Shield of Arms. Quarterly, per fess indented, sable and or; in the first quarter, a pelican vulnerating itself, or. "His jacet Petrus Henrici JOHNSON, Generosi, filius, A.M., Corporis Christi Collegii, apud Oxonienses, socius, olim hugus ecclesiae, vicarious. Baptizatus, decimo die Maii Anno Domini 1629. Occubuit decimo octavo Aprilio die. Anno Domini 1704, Anno aetatis 75."
421 [29]. To the west a large stone, inscription almost obliterated, but at the top is "E.B.C. 1814 aged 83." (For Elizabeth, BARONESS CONYNGHAM. See Tablets, No.34, p.72).
432 [30]. The grave of Eleanor MANSTON. (See Brasses).
433 [31]. Next on a large stone: "In this vault lays interr’d the body of Mr Thomas TOMSON of Ramsgate, who departed this life the 8th of September 1721 in the 57th year of his age. Here also lieth interr’d the body of Ann, daughter of Richard and Sarah Tomson, who departed this life April ye 25th day 1732 aged 12 years and 12 days. Here lieth also the body of Mr Richard Tomson, who died April ye 5th 1733 aged 39 years. He left issue by Sarah his wife, three sons and two daughters, viz: William, Thomas, Richard, Sarah and Doroty. Here also lies the body of Mr Thomas Tomson, son of the above said Thomas, who died March ye 8th day 1740 in the 40th year of his age. He left issue by Doroty, his wife, five sons, viz: Thomas, Richard, William, Adam and Simpson. Also Simpson, son of Thomas and Doroty Tomson, who died September ye 17th 1741 in the 5th year of his age. Also Mary, wife of Lewis Tomson, who died February ye 13th 1742 aged 26 years and 5 months. Also Lewis, son of Lewis and Mary Tomson, who died July ye 20th 1740 aged 1 year and 3 months. Also Mary, widow of Mr Thomas Tomson, Sen. She died November ye 22nd 1755 aged 83 years."
434 [32]. To the west a plain stone underneath the organ: "H.F. 1806." (For Harry FARNAL. See Tablets, page 71).
435 [32A]. A stone inscribed "……/Domino dormit ……/ nobis mortua."
436 [33]. Next to the above and to the north, a stone inscribed with a Shield of Arms. Covered by organ: "(Capt. John PETTIT died …..?). See Cozens’s "Tour Through the Isle of Thanet," pub. 1793, No.26. The Pettit Arms being, Argent, on a chevron gules, between three lions’ heads erased sable, crowned or, as many bezants. Crest, a lion’s gamb erased and erect or, holding a pellet.
437 [34]. Just beneath the arch separating North Chapel from North Transept and partly covered by a wooden platform. "Beneath the pews on the right hand side of this stone lies the remains of James COX, Esqr. late of London who departed this life the 23rd of January 1815 in the 67th year of his age. Also of Mary Cox, relict of the above James Cox, Esqr. She departed this life on the 23rd of December, aged 79 years."
North Transept
437A [35]. In the North Transept is a plain stone with oblong matrix at the bottom from which the brass has been abstracted.
North Aisle.
438 [36]. To the west in the Aisle: "Here lies the body of William ROGERSON, citizen of London, who died the 9th of November 1782 aged sixty years. Also the body of Elizabeth*, his wife, who died the 24th day of January 17../ aged ../ years. *This interment is not to the found in the Burial Register.
439 [37]. To the west in the same Aisle: "To the memory of Joseph Royal LORING, Lieut. of the Royal Navy, who departed this life the 16th of October 1792 aged 41 years, second son of Captn. Joshua and Mary Loring, of Roxbury, in New England. A trusty friend, a husband dear, A worthy man lies buried here. This stone was laid here by the desire of Mary, loving wife of the above Joseph Royal Loring."
440 [38]. On a white stone in same Aisle to the west: "Capt. Edward WILLIAMSON, died the 22nd of December 1792 aged 51 years."
441 [39]. On a small slab of white stone in same Aisle towards the west, inscription obliterated, the only words that can be made out being "John Murray, EARL OF DUNMORE." (See page 78).
High Chancel.
442 [40]. In the High Chancel from south to north in front of sacrarium: Upon a large slab of blue stone, the matrix of a shield with oblong matrix beneath for brasses, both gone, but filled in with white stone. There is no inscription.
443 [41]. Upon a large slab similar to the last, beneath a Shield of Arms, cut in stone, bearing, Parti per pale for Baron and Femme. On the Dexter side, a pale between four fleurs le lys, two and two for GILLOW, and on the Sinister side a lion rampant: "Here lyeth ye Body of Mary wife of John GILLON, (sic) Gent, ye daughter of Mark CULLEN, of Feversham, Gent., who departed this life ye tenth day of July 1682 in ye thirty third year of her age."
444 [42]. Upon a similar slab beneath a Coat of Arms: "Here lyeth ye body of John GILLON (sic) Gent., who departed this life ye 18th day of January 1682 and in ye thirty first year of his age."
445 [43]. Upon a similar stone but hidden beneath the Choir stalls on the south, is the slab and grave of Adam SPRAKELING, from its brass (now to be seen under the western arch of the Tower with its Coat of Arms, viz: Sable, a cross saltire ermine, between four leopards’ faces or, proper) we can read this inscription: "Here lyeth buried the body of Adam SPRAKELING, Gent., ye second sonne of Sir Adam Sprakeling, Knight, deceased, who dyed the xxiiiith daye of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand sixe hundred and fifteen, leaving Issue two sonnes, Robert and Henrye, and two daughters Katherne and Rebecca."
446 [44]. Upon the largest slab in the Church, between the choir stalls, beneath an achievement of Arms within a mantling of ostrich feathers* bearing: A pale between four fleurs de lys, two and two. For Crest, Upon an Esquire’s helmet, a negro’s head crowned: "Here lyeth buried ye body of Mr Thomas GILLOW late of Walmer in ye County of Kent. He left issue by Mary his only wife one son and three daughters John, Margaret, Mary, and Elizabeth. He died ye twenty third of November in ye yeare of our Lord 1678, being aged 49 years." *The Arms of Gillow, of Woodnesborough and of St Nicholas were: Argent, a lion rampant gules, on a chief azure, three fleurs de lis, or.
447 [45]. To the north is a similar slab covered by the north choir stalls: "Here lyeth interr’d ye Body of Mr John PAMFLEET, late of this Parish. He married Elizabeth ye daughter of Mr William JENKEN, of Minster, in this Isle of Thenett. He had issue by her 10 children, and left surviving 3 sons and 3 daughters. He departed this life Aprill ye 23rd 1707 aged 36 years. And also Elizabeth ye only wife and widow of Mr John Pamfleett above written who departed this life ye 4 day of February 1714."
448 [46]. In the next row to the west almost covered by the south choir stalls: "Here lyeth buried the bodie of Dame Katharen SPRAKELING, Daughter to John ESTDAY, of Hith (Hythe) Gent., wife widow to Sir Adam Sprakeling, Knight, by whome she had issue 7 sonnes and 10 daughters. She lived 67 yeeres and dyed on ye 24th daye of August, Ano Domini 1627. Here lyeth also the Body of Anne* wife of Adam ABBITT (sic) who departed this life the 31th of …4, in the 66th Year of her age." *Mary, wife of Adam ABBOTT, buried June 3rd 1714 (Burial Register).
449 [47]. Upon a large stone to the east of the East Tower Arch (into which have been inserted the brasses containing the Shield of Arms and inscription of Sir Adam SPRAKELING, Knight). (See Brasses). "Under this stone lieth ye Body of Mr Adam ABBOTT, who departed this life April the 7th 1723 aged 78 years."
Lantern of Tower.
450 [48]. Under the Lantern on the south is the tomb of Margaret SPRAKELING, with three Shields of Brasses, bearing the Arms of Sprakeling, MOYLE, and of Sprakeling and Moyle impaled. (See Brasses). "Hic jacet Margareta Sprakeling, Una filia 27 Rob’ti Moyle, armig.’ nup’ (per 27 annos) uxor Rob’ti Sprakeling, armig,’ cui 7 liberos peperit, e quibu’ sunt superstes Adam’ Rob’t,’ Maria, Margareta, et Margeria. Obiit die sexto Januarii, ano aetatis suae 49, salutis nostrae 1623, stylo angliae."
451 [49]. Next to the above and to the north is another slab: "Here lie the remains of the Rev. Peter JAMES, M.A., late of Greenwich, in the County of Kent, and Rector of Ightham, in the same County, who died July the 15th 1791 aged 53 years."
452 [50]. On a similar slab to the north: "Here lieth interr’d the body of Elias, son of Elias and Catherine PAMFLETT, of Newland, in this Parish, who died the 10th of February 1743 aged 30 years. C.M."
453 [51]. To the immediate north is a leger almost completely covered by the Churchwarden’s pew: "Here lieth interr’d ye Body of Mr Elias PAMFLETT, who had issue by Kathren his wife, one son and three daughters surviving. He departed this life July ye 2nd 1714 aged 30 years. Here also lieth ye body of Kathren ye wife of Mr Stephen HOOPER, of Romsgate, and eldest daughter of Mr Elias Pamflett by Kathren his wife, and she departed this life ye 3rd of October 17../ aged 24 years.
454 [52]. This leger marks with initials only, the vaults of Mary BOWLING, 1819; Nathaniel GOTT, 1822; and Mary Bowling, 1849. Commemorated on the Mural Tablet No.44. (See Tablets).
455 [53]. The next row towards the west, close to the south west column, on a brass let into a plain stone: "George LOUCH, Esqr., Engineer, Ramsgate Harbour, died April 29th 1811 aged 65 years."
456 [54]. Just inside south west column on a large slab of grey stone, is the matrix of a Brass of what was probably a woman full length; and also the matrix of an oblong Brass beneath, as the central screw hole remains. (See Brasses).
457 [55]. Next to the above and to the north: "Here lyeth interr’d ye Body of Henry HARNETT, late of Spreding Street, who departed this life the 9th day of May 1685 in the 65th year of his age. Here also lyeth interr’d the Body of Mary Harnett, wife of ye said Henry Harnett, who departed this life the 3rd day of January 1715 in the 91st year of her age. Who had issue 7 sons and 3 daughters By ye abovesaid Henry Harnett."
Nave
458 [56]. To the west of the Chancel Arch on a white stone: "Here lyeth the body of Thomas HARNET, sonne of Henery Harnet (sic), who departed this life the 28th Day of August, Anno Dom. 1678, in ye 26 year of His age leaving Behind him Alice, his wife, and Mary his daughter."
459 [57]. Further to the west on a much worn stone: "In memory of Mr Peter HARNETT, who died the 10th of May 1776, aged 70 years. Also Mary his wife, who died November 2nd 1783 aged 73 years."
460 [58]. A little further to the west on a diamond shaped stone: W.H. 1798. For William HARVEY, son of Richard and Ann Harvey, an infant, ob. 19th February 1798.
461 [59]. To the west of the above is another diamond shaped stone: R.H. 1795. For Richard HARVEY, son of Richard and Ann Harvey, an infant, ob. 14th October 1795.
462 [60]. Upon a large slab just inside the west door, the other half covered by a pew. (This west door is now walled up). "The Rev. Richard HARVEY, A.M., died July 29th 1821 aged 86 years. Mrs Judith Harvey, widow of the above Rev. Richard Harvey died February 3rd 1822 aged 83 years. Mrs Ann Harvey, wife of the Rev. Richard Harvey, Vicar of this Parish, and son of the above Richard Harvey and Judith his wife, died on the 13th day of June 1827 aged 55 years. The Revd. Richard Harvey, 43 years Vicar of this Parish, who remains are interred in the Parish of Walcot, Somersetshire, died on the 11th day of February 1836 aged 68 years."
463 [61]. On a white stone in the passage from the south west door to nave: "An… Maria WHITEHOUSE died April 1 1820 aged 28 years. She lived beloved and died lamented. Also Mary Whitehouse (mother of the above) and relict of Edward Whitehouse Esq. She died the 3rd of April 1825 aged 84 years."
464 [62]. To the south of the above, a plain white stone upon which no inscription is legible, but which is the Leger stone of Richard Warburton LYTTON, Esq. (See Burial Book).
South Porch
465 [63]. Upon a Leger on the floor of the South Porch: "To the memory of Mercy, wife of Mr Henry TICKNOR, who died the 19th May 1753 aged 33 years. Also of the said Mr Henry Ticknor, who died the 28th day of September 1791 aged 72 years."
The following Legers I have been unable to find, being either covered by seats, or through lapse of time the inscriptions have become totally worn away and lost, and the situation of the graves forgotten; they are however given amongst the few recorded in Cozens’s "Tour Through the Isle of Thanet", pub. 1793, and so have been included in this work.
466 [64]. On a plain gravestone: "Hic jacet Robertus SPRAKELING, armiger, filius natu Maximum Adami Sprakeling, equities aurati. Reliquit duos filios, Adamum et Robertum; et tres filias, Mariam, Margaretam, et Margeriam. Obit die II November, aetatis suae 69. Salutis nostrae 1646."
467 [65]. On a plain stone: "Here lyeth buried the body of Margerate SPRAKELING, one of the daughters of Sir Adam
SPRAKELING, Knight, deceased, whiche Margarete died the 22nd day of December, in the year of Our Lord Christ, 1620."
468 [66]. On a plain stone: "Elizabeth LAW, of Westminster, London, died July 4th, ….."
469 [67]. On a plain stone: "M.S., 1789."
470 [68]. On a plain stone: "John, son of Thomas and Thomasin REDWOOD, died June 11th 1748 aged 45 years."
471 [69]. On a plain stone: "Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Moses NAPLETON, Gent., of St Nicholas t Wade, wife of John EVERS, died August 30th 1719 aged 55 years." "Mrs Sarah HOOPER, October 6th 1777 aged 61 years." "John Hooper, May 17th 1779, aetatis 62." "Capt. John JOAD, November 2 1780, aged 61 years."
472 [70]. On a plain stone: Mr John EVERS, September 17th 1691."
473 [71]. "An ancient grave stone of one "UMFRY, "but the arms are gone as well as the inscription, if it ever had any." Hasted Hist. Kent.vol. x. p.399. This was probably the Leger stone of John Umfry, of Manston. (See Manston).
"In the above transcriptions all those words appearing in Italics are in the originals either worn away and obliterated, or covered by some structure within the Church, which we were unable to remove. In order however, that the utility of these complications to the Genealogist may be as complete as possible, the lacunae have been supplied by reference to the Burial Register, for the purpose of extracting the correct dates (as also for the verification of those doubtful); whilst other parts have been sought for in the works of various authors, though this search has not been successful in every case."
The Brasses ancient and modern, and the Hatchments hanging within the Church.
The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow’r, And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave, Await alike th’ inevitable hour: The paths of glory lead but to the grave. Thomas Gray.
CHAPTER V. - Brasses
"The Brasses now remaining in the Church are unfortunately few, from the fact that many have been ruthlessly torn from their matrices and are now lost; one at least is probably still existing, but if so is covered by a pew, perhaps one day to be rediscovered, as it has not been heard of since 1802; two have lately been restored by the generosity of a recent purchaser, but many I am afraid we shall never see again. I propose to mention all those known to have existed in the Church, as well as to describe those now remaining, and of these last, the two Plates of Brasses, which are reproductions of Photographs of rubbings made by myself, contain all the most ancient."
474. Roger MANSTON and Julian his wife. What is probably the oldest record of an inscription upon a brass in this Church is to be found in WEEVER’s "Funeral Monuments," London, 1631, page 267, where he states that in his time when he made his survey there was a Leger Stone with the following inscription upon it (but now quite lost): "Roger Manston & Julian sa femme gisoinct ici Dieu des almes ent mercy. Amen." This inscription in Norman French would be of about the fourteenth century, and might be translated thus: "Roger Manston and Julian his wife lie here, upon whose souls God have mercy. Amen."
Their daughter married John SEPTVANS, of Milton, near Sittingbourne, whose son, also called John, married Constance ST. NICHOLAS. (See page 63).
475. A female member of the family of ST. NICHOLAS, unknown. LEWIS in the "History of Tenet", 2nd edition, page 108, of the Collections, at the foot of the page, gives a cut of a shield in brass, bearing the arms of the family of St Nicholas, and states that "Just by on a flat stone (is) an effigies of a woman in brass, and an inscription underneath, both now gone, but under them is this coat of arms yet remaining."
The Blazon given is Ermine, a chief quarterly, or and gules, and I have identified the Leger Stone, as being the one under the Tower at its western part, where it was placed when it was removed from the north east Chancel. The Leger Stone presents the indents of an effigy of a woman in brass and an inscription underneath, and below is the indent for the shield of brass, which since Lewis’s time has also disappeared. This Leger Stone marked the last resting place of a female member of the family of St. Nicholas, who died during their occupation of Nether Court, which was from before 1375 to about the year 1500, but the particular individual to whom the stone relates is unknown.
476. Nicholas MANSTON. The next Brass which demands our attention is that of Nicholas Manston, it is figured upon the first Plate of Brasses, p.96, as he appears upon his tomb with the indents of his shields of arms above. This Leger Stone is now to be seen upright against the north wall of the Manston Chapel, close to the screen, and is viewed in the very beautiful illustration showing the screen opposite page 37. This Brass is the best one in the Church, and exhibits the Armiger or Esquire in full armour, belted and spurred, at his feet his faithful hound, and round his neck the collar of S.S., the Badge of the Guild or Order of the Holy Spirit, to which he, as a military member of the church militant belonged. Notice his sword and short dagger, both sheathed, for his hands assume an attitude of prayer. This collar of S.S. has given rise to a vast amount of speculation; it has become a kind of antiquarian puzzle, as to what it means, why it is worn by certain persons, who introduced it, and why its use has been so very limited. It would be beyond the limit of this volume to go into these side issues, but we may briefly state our own conviction that the design really means the letters S.S., and stands for the words Sanctus Spiritus. That it was adopted by JOHN OF GAUNT, Duke of Lancaster, there can be no doubt, he taking over the letter S, the badge of Lancaster, as well as the office of "Senechallus" or Steward, in right of his wife who was the daughter of HENRY OF LANCASTER. This collar of S.S. was introduced about the time of RICHARD II, and both he and John of Gaunt wore it, HENRY IV also wore it, as well as Dukes and other noblemen, Knights, and Esquires, but these probably were all of the King’s household or retinue, or Esquires of the Body to the sovereign. Sir H. SPELLMAN in his Glossa. lit. Armor. describes five distinct kinds of Esquires, in which the "fourth rank are reckoned those, unto whom the king himself, together with a title, giveth arms, or createth Esquires, by putting about their neck a silver collar of S.S. (Esses), and in former times, upon their heels, a pair of white spurres silvered: whereupon at this day in west parts of the kingdom, they be called white spurres, for distinction from Knights, who are wont to wear gilt spurres: and to the first begotten sonnes only of these doth the title belong". The collar remained in use during the reigns of HENRY V, HENRY VI, HENRY VII, and to a very limited extent during HENRY VIII, down to EDWARD VI and ELIZABETH, when the use of it was restricted to certain Judges of the Courts. It only remains to be said that the pendant by which the collar is brooched, varies somewhat in different reigns, in the example before us of Nicholas MANSTON it is a jewelled ring. For a very full and comprehensive account of this collar, reference may be made to the article on "Hackington, Canterbury, and the Collar of S.S." by Mr Edward FOSS, F.S.A., in the "Arch.Cant" vol. I, p.73, to which I am indebted for much historical information with regard to this matter.
To return to the Brass before us, it will be seen that the Shields of Arms at the upper corners of the Leger Stone are missing, only the indents remain, but HASTED has recorded them as, Quarterly, 1st and 4th. A fess ermine between three mullets; 2nd and 3rd on a cross engrailed a cinqfoil. And the inscription is as follows:
"Hic jacet Nicholaus MANSTON armig’ qui’ obiit vio die Augusti Anno Dni, mccccxliiiio cujus anime propicietur Deus. Amen." Which may be translated thus: "Here lies Nicholas Manston, Esquire, who died the 6th day of August 1444, upon whose soul God be gracious. Amen."
477. Eleanor MANSTON, née HAUTE. In the middle of this Chancel upon the ground will be seen a Leger Stone, with the Brass torn out of its centre, but it now has five of its six Shields of Arms upon Brasses on either side; this marks the spot where the wife of the above described Nicholas Manston rests, his remains probably still lie next but nearer the north wall of the Church, though his Leger Stone has been displaced. It is recorded that this lady was Eleanor, only daughter of Edmund Haute, Esquire, of Petham and Bourn, and was married to Nicholas Manston, Armiger, of Manston Court. The exact date of her death is unknown, but it must have been before the death of her husband (1444) as the lowest shield on the sinister side of her Leger Stone, bears the Arms of their daughter and heir, with the Manston Quarter labelled, showing that the father of the bearer was still alive.
The indent shows that the lady was dressed in a costume of the period (middle of the fifteenth century) and that she wore a mantle, and what was known as a mitre-shaped head-dress. The brass Shields of Arms which surround the indent of the figure upon the Leger Stone are shown in the opposite Plate, with the Shields placed in their proper positions, and exhibiting the following bearings:
(1). The Brass in the uppermost indent on the dexter side is lost, but probably bore the Manston Arms.
(2). The uppermost Shield upon the sinister side denotes the Arms of Haute, viz: Or,* a cross engrailed gules. [*Hasted says sable, but he is clearly wrong, vide Shields No. 4, 5, and 6].
(3). The dexter middle Shield is the same, but bears a "rose" in the fess point as a cadance mark.
(4). The sinister middle Shield contains the Arms of MANSTON and HAUTE, as baron and femme, viz: Party per pale, gules, a fess ermine, between three mullets argent, for Manston. Upon the sinister side Or, a cross engrailed gules, for Haute.
(5). The dexter bottom Shield contains the Arms of Manston, impaling FREEMAN (?), the latter being: Gules, three lozenges or, two and one. This last Shield had been missing for over one hundred years, but coming into the hands of Mr HILLS, of King Street, he at once restored it (with another) to the Church, where it has been replaced in its ancient matrix.
(6). The sinister bottom Shield bears the Arms of Manston’s issue quartering Haute; the Manston quartering being labelled with a File of three points, to denote the heir, the father still alive.
478. John PAWLN and Margery his wife, 1462. The next Brass in chronological order, that we have to deal with, has not been seen since the year 1802, when a communication appeared in the November number of that year of "The Gentleman’s Magazine", to the following effect: "The removal of a pew in the Church of St Laurence has brought to light a small brass plate for John Pawlyn and Margery his wife, 1462; which, from its situation, had escaped the notice of Mr LEWIS in his ‘History of the Isle of Thanet’"; then follows the inscription which is more than usually abbreviated, but as this is not a facsimile we will give it entire: "His jacet Johannes Pawlyn et Margeria uxor ei qui quidem Johannes obiit in festo Sancti Hillarii Anno domini Millio: cccclxii quorum animabus propiciet deus. Amen." Which may be translated thus: "Here lies John Pawlyn and Margery his wife, of whom the said John died on the Festival of St Hillary (13th January) in the yeare of our Lord 1462, upon whose souls God be gracious. Amen."
If this inscription has been correctly transcribed, it will be noticed that a small d is used for Domini and Deus, which is very unusual. The name of PAWLYN (formerly of Stone) was extinct here as a surname, in the beginning of the present century, but existed as a Christian name in connection with the families of SACKET, HUGGETT, and PEARCE; the names are kept up still upon the site of what was once the property of these families, e.g. upon the right hand side of Trinity Place, in Hereson Road, are two cottages, one called Huggett Villa and the other Paulin Villa 1440, inscribed upon them. There is also at the bottom of Broad Street, at the left hand side out of King Street, an inscribed stone in the old wall, with Huggett Lodge 1777 upon it. The Arms of Paulin, as given by Burke are as follows: Azure, on a bend between six lozenges or, each charged with an escallop sable, four escallops of the last.
479. Thomas ST. NICHOLAS and Joane MANSTON, 1499, and Thomas St. Nicholas their son. Of the next two Brasses we have records only, except a fragment, a female figure, numbered 1 upon the Plate of Brasses opposite page 101, and viewed in the illustration of the screen opposite page 37, where it is seen screwed upon the upper of the two northern panels; and here the thanks of all lovers of antiquity are due to the unknown person, who with pious forethought and Christian care, so prevented this most remarkable Brass from being lost. This Effigy of the lady, and the records of her husband in WEEVER, LEWIS, and those continued in the writings of other Historians, even down to the present day, have apparently caused much confusion and difficulty in the attempt to identify the individuals to whom they refer. It was probably in the north eastern or Manston Chapel that WEEVER in 1631, noted the following inscription, contained on page 267 of his "Funeral Monuments". "Here lieth Thomas St. Nicholas, who married Joane Manston …./ dyed …../ had issue Thomas St. Nicholas, here entombed."
Now this Thomas ST. NICHOLAS has apparently always been taken for Thomas St. Nicholas, of Thorne, who married Juliana, daughter of Nicholas and Eleanor MANSTON, but it should be noted that WEEVER and Peter LE NEVE, distinctly state that his wife was Joane and not Juliana Manston. (*Church Notes, 1603-1624. [Add.M.S.S. Brit. Mus. No. 5479]). Also LEWIS in his "History of Tenet" amongst the "Collections", gives a part of the inscription of another brass relating to this same Thomas St. Nicholas, who married Joane (here called Jehane) Manston. Part of the inscription was gone in his time, now it is all gone, but I have supplied, within brackets, the missing part as well as I can. "On a piece of Brass Plate, under the portraiture of a man and woman in brass, that of the man is gone". "(Hic jacket corpus Thom)e Sanen Nicholas, Armigeri & Jehane Consort sue que obiit xxo (Die mensis …./Anno D)omini millesimo cccclxxxxix quorum animab’ propicietur Deus. Amen." Which may be translated thus: "Here lies the body of Thomas St. Nicholas, Esquire, and Jehane, his wife, she (Jehane) died the twentieth day of the month of …./ in the year of our Lord, 1499. Upon whose souls may God be gracious. Amen."
Lewis says that above this inscription was the portraiture of a man and woman in brass but that the brass of the man had disappeared. I don’t think it will take much stretch of the imagination to identify the Brass of the Lady who adorns the screen, as the Brass that was left upon this Leger Stone in Lewis’s time, which stone and remnant of inscription have long since disappeared. Now my objection to these brasses having been those of Thomas St. Nicholas, of Thorne, and his wife Juliana (née) Manston are as follows: Thomas St. Nicholas, of Thorne, married Juliana, daughter of Nicholas and Eleanor Manston: he died in 1474 (see Pedigree) and gave minute directions in his Will that "his body should be buried before the image of St. Nicholas in the Chancel of the Chapel of Thorne, at Minster", that is the Chapel in the north Transept at St Mary’s Minster, and this image of St. Nicholas which formerly stood in the Thorne Chantry, at Minster, is still shown to the "tourist" visiting Minster, but is described there as the image of St. MILDRED, the foundress of the Church, which of course greatly enhances its value as a relic of that pious princess and adds a greater glory to that already glorious Church. But the experienced eye immediately detects in this fragment, the broad chin and shoulders of a man; and the cope, morse, alb, and the insulae or orphreys of the mitre of a Bishop of the Church of England, in the style of the early part of the fifteenth century, the date that the family of St. Nicholas were in possession of the estate of Thorne, near Minster, and what more probable, than that this image of the Bishop should be that of the Patron Saint of this family.
Now it is hardly likely that the testamentary wishes of this personage were not carried out, and we may be pretty certain that he was as he desired, buried in the Thorne Chantry; and that his wife Juliana who died in 1493, and whose Will was proved in that year, and in which she mentions her mother and grandfather, was also buried beside him.
But the inscription says that Jehane ST. NICHOLAS died in 1499, six years later, and her brass, which is seen to be the effigy of a lady in a butterfly head-dress, tight fitting gown trimmed with fur, and fur cuffs (for her fingers and nails are distinct), and her curious long belt, ending in embroidery and tasselled, is evidently that of quite the very end of the fifteenth century.
Now a glance at the Pedigree of the family of St. Nicholas, which I have very carefully corrected by the light thrown upon it by the research of the late J.R. PLANCHE, Esqr., will, I think, lead us to identity these inscriptions and this remnant of Brass, as belonging to the Leger Stones of Thomas St. Nicholas of Oare, near Faversham, and Joane, daughter of Roger MANSTON, who died in 1499, and their eldest son, another Thomas St. Nicholas and elder brother of Roger St. Nicholas, named after his maternal grandfather, as was the custom in those times.
This Thomas ST. NICHOLAS of Oare, would be second cousin to Elizabeth
St. Nicholas, of Nether Court and Manston Court; her brother and all her near relations being dead, and being a minor, the duties of guardian naturally fell upon this cousin of Oare, who brought his family with him to Thanet to nurse the estates during her minority. There they died and in the Manston Chantry they are buried, their very memory is almost gone, their graves are unknown, and all that is left in the parish of this illustrious family is the solitary figure in brass of a lady in a butterfly head-dress, which now adorns that screen, which she must often have looked upon when in the flesh, and wondered at the beautiful figures of the saints with which it was adorned, little dreaming that when they were effaced by lawless hands, her own effigy would one day take their place, and become a cause of wonder to the village maiden of four hundred years later.
During the same century, and perhaps during the previous one, it is recorded by PHILIPOT, that many members of a family named ELINTON or ELLINGTON who resided at a place frorm which they derived their name, lay buried in St Laurence Church, and had inscriptions upon plates of Brasses fixed upon their Leger Stones; this family were succeeded by the THATCHERS about 1479, and they likewise were buried in the High Chancel, but neither Legers nor Brasses have been discovered of either family, they have all been destroyed or lost, and there is only one Leger Stone which may have belonged to this latter family, it is a large slab of blue stone, lying towards the south of the High Chancel, and has a matrix or indent for an oblong plate of brass, for an inscription and shield above, these have recently been filled in flush. (See Legers, No.40, page 88).
480. Sir Adam SPRAKELING, Kt., 1610. The date of the next set of Brasses is 1610. They are in a very fair state of preservation. (See Plate on opposite page, Nos. 3 and 4). They belong to a family who succeeded the Thatchers, at Ellington; marking the grave of Sir Adam Sprakeling, Kt., (see Ellington), and they consist of a Shield of Arms, mantled, bearing: Sable, a saltire ermine between four leopards’ faces, or, surmounted by a Knight’s helmet bearing the Crest, An heraldic tiger’s head, erased sable, ducally gorged, maned and armed or. And underneath is the inscription, full of genealogical information: "Here lyeth buried ye body of Sr. Adam SPRAKELING, Kt., sonne to Robt. Sprakeling, Gent., leaving issue 7 sonnes, Robt. Sprakeling, Adam Sprakeling, John Sprakeling, Henry Sprakeling, Henry Sprakeling, Charles Sprakeling, Thomas Sprakeling, and 10 daughters named Judeth Sprakeling, Elizabeth Sprakeling, Katheren Sprakeling, Mary Sprakeling, Annis Sprakeling, Katheren Sprakeling, Margery Sprakeling, Frances Sprakeling, Margret Sprakeling, Hanna Sprakeling, who died one the 7th day of April, aged 58. Salutis nostrae, 1610."
481. Adam SPRAKELING, Gent., 1615. The next two Brasses, Nos. 5 and 6, now under the Tower, formerly under the south choir stalls where their slab and indents may still be seen, relate to the second son of the above, and are surmounted by a brass plate, bearing: Sable, a saltire ermine between four leopards’ faces. or. Beneath is the following inscription upon an oblong Brass: "Here lyeth buried the body of Adam Sprakeling, gent., ye second sonne of Sr. Adam Sprakeling, Knight, deceased, who dyed the xxiiiith daye of September, in the yeare of our Lord one thousand sixe hundred and fifteene, leaving issue two sonnes Robert & Henrye & two daughters Katherin & Rebecca."
His wife, Ann, daughter of Henry HEYMAN, of Sellinge, died in 1659, and was buried at Chilham.
482. Margaret SPRAKELING, 1623. The last set of ancient Brasses consists of three Shields, which are let into the Leger Stone of Margareta SPRAKELING (No.2 in the Plate opposite page 101), the Leger Stone is under the tower now, but was formerly partly hidden under the Communion rails. This lady was daughter of Robert MOYLE, Armiger; the inscription will be found upon Leger No. 48, p.89.
The bearings upon the shields are as follows: Dexter at Top. Sable, a saltire ermine, between four leopards’ faces or, for Sprakeling. Sinister at Top. Gules, within a bordure a mule passant argent, in sinister chief a mullet, for Moyle. At Bottom. Parti per pale, Sprakeling impaling Moyle.
The last Shield was one of those missing, but was restored as before stated by Mr HILLS.
May we here earnestly express the hope that if any more Brasses are discovered, which by comparison with the remaining indents are found to belong to Leger Stones in this Church, they may be promptly restored; so that the curious as well as the devout may be constantly reminded of the Communion of Saints, and thus learn greater reverence for the House of the Lord which is the gate of Heaven.
It now only remains to transcribe the modern Brasses, all of which have been placed during the last half of the present century.
In the South Aisle.
483 (1). Along the sill of S.E. window: "*G.W.C.S. To the glory of God and in memory of a Beloved daughter. March 16th 1869. R.M.C.M." (*For George WILSON and Catherine SICKLEMORE.)
484 (2). Upon the splay of S.W. window: "In memory of Lieut. General Sir Robert GARRETT who served his country with distinction in the Peninsular and Crimean wars, Knight Commander of the Bath. Knight of Hanover, Office of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Medjidie, Knight of the Sardinian Military Order, Colonel of the XLIII Regiment of Foot; eldest son of John and Elizabeth Garrett of Ellington. He was born September xviii, MDCCXCI, died June xiii, MDCCCLXIX. This window is erected as a tribute of respect and affection by his son Lieutenant Colonel Algernon Robert Garrett, late LXVI Regiment."
485 (3). Upon splay of west window, two Brasses: "In memory of ten successive generations of the family of GARRETT, who during four and a half centuries between the years of our Lord 1350 and 1800, were born and buried in and near this Parish ending with Mark Seller Garrett, of Nether Court. In memory of Thomas Garrett, of NetheCcourt and of John Garrett, of Ellington, sons of Mark Seller, and of Elizabeth, wife of John, and of their sons and daughters who since A.D. 1800 have been born or buried in this Parish: this window is dedicated, A.D., 1866."
Nave.
486 (4). Under central panel of great West Window, within an ogee arch: "To the glory of God and in memory of Thomas Noel HARRIS, Knight, K.C.H., etc. who served and bled for his country in the glorious campaigns of the Peninsula, Germany and France from 1811 to 1814, and at the famous Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. Sacred also to the memory of Eliza, his wife. This window was completed in the year of our Lord MDCCCLXI ‘And now Lord what is my hope: Truly my hope is even in Thee."
North Aisle.
487 (5). Upon the sill of the N.E. Window: "C.T.W. To the glory of God and the beloved memory of John Ashley WARRE, 18th November 1860. J.H.W."
North East Chapel.
488 (6). Under N.E. Window: "To the glory of God and in memory of Anthony CROFTON, J.P. for County of Kent and Liberties of the Cinque Ports. Died Oct. 16th 1867. Susanna, wife of Anthony Crofton died July 24th 1863: Sophia Marianne BRYDONE, daughter of the above, died April 22 1871: and Marianne MATHER, sister of Susanna Crofton, died September 16th 1871. This window is erected by John Henry BLACKBURNE, late Captain, R.A., and Elizabeth Susanna, his wife, daughter of the above named Anthony and Susanna Crofton."
489 (7). Brass in the Vestry. "In commemoration of the Jubilee year of the Reign of Queen Victoria who had worshipped in this Church as a child. This Church was restored from the foundation to the parapet by public subscription 1837-8." Charles Arthur MOLONY, Vicar. J. KENNETT, W. MASCALL, Churchwardens 1887. J. FROST, W. MASCALL, Churchwardens 1888."
High Chancel.
490 (8). In the N. Wall of the Sacrarium: "In affectionate memory of John and Anne SICKLEMORE this part of the Church was restored by G.W. Sicklemore, Vicar of the Parish and his wife Catherine. A.D., MDCCCLX. ‘We shall go to them, but they shall not return to us’. ‘The memory of the just is blessed’.
Beneath the Tower.
491 (9). Close to S.W. Column. "George LOUCH, Esqr. Engineer, Ramsgate Harbour, died April 29th 1811 aged 65 years."
Hatchments.
Upon the ceiling of Nave upon the North, and beginning from the Tower or Eastern end:
492 (1). Samuel WINTER, of Southwood House, St Laurence, (which see) for Winter: Chequy, or and sable, a fess argent: Impaling, Barry of six, or and azure, three estoiles of the first, upon a chevron gules.
For Crest, a hind pass. argent, ducally gorged, lined and ringed or. The above is also given in Burke’s General Armory for the Winters of Derham, Co. Gloucester; Berningham, Co. Norfolk; and Worcestershire; and is different from the arms of Winter, of Canterbury, Co. Kent, 1610; which are: Chequy, or and sa. on a fess gules, an annulet of the first. Crest same as above.
493 (2). The Hatchment of Lady Catherine STEWART, Countess of DUNMORE, she died in 1818, at her daughter’s residence, Mount Albion House, Ramsgate. Upon a lozenge shield:
Parti per pale, quarterly, 1st and 4th. Azure, three mullets argent, within a double tressure flory counter flory, for MURRAY. 2nd and 3rd, quarterly 1st and 4th. Or, a fess chequy argent and azure, for Stewart. 2nd and 3rd. Paly of six or and sable, for STRABOLGI, ancient EARLS OF ATHOLE. Above all on a shield of pretence, Gules, three legs in armour, proper, spurred and garnished or, conjoined at the thigh in triangle, for the Isle of Man. Impaling, Or, within a double tressure flory counter flory gules, a fess chequy argent and azure, over all a bend engrailed gules.
Surmounted by an Earl’s coronet, and the supporters being: Dexter, a lion gules, gorged with a collar azure, charged with three mullets argent; Sinister, a savage wreathed about the head and loins with oak, holding in the dexter hand a sword erect, proper, pommel and hilt or, in the sinister a key of the last.
494 (3). The Hatchment of James TOWNLEY, Esq. of Townley House and Townley Castle, Ramsgate. He married Miss Mary GOSTLING, and died in 1817.
Parti paer pale, Quarterly, 1st, Argent a fess sable three estoiles of the second in chief, for Townley. 2nd, Argent, on a bend sable three covered cups of the first, for RIXTON. 3rd, Argent, a chevron engrailed ermines, on a chief sable three martlets proper, for WILDE. 4th, Ermine, three greyhounds courant in pale collard gules: on a canton gules, a lion passant gardant or, for MOORE. Impaling, Gules, a chevron or, between three crescents argent, for Gostling.
For Crest, a falcon close proper, beaked, perched and belled or, jessed gules.
495 (4). Argent, a fess engrailed gules beneath three lions passant of the last.
For Crest, upon an Esquire’s helmet, a lion’s face and neck erased or.
496 (5). The Hatchment of Charles JOLIFFE, Esqr. of Southwood House, St Laurence:
Parti per pale, Quarterly, 1st, Argent, on a pile azure three dexter gauntlets or, 2 and 1. 2nd, Argent, two bars azure. 3rd, Gules, six annulets or, 3, 2 and 1. 4th, Argent, a shield of pretence between ten mullets azure. Impaling, Argent, a lion rampant azure within a double tressure flory counter flory.
For Crest, An arm erect, couped and in armour, holding a broad sword, all proper; and additional Crest, A human face proper.
Motto: Tant que je puis.
497 (6). The Hatchment of John SICKLEMORE, Esquire, of Wetheringsett, Co. Suffolk.
Parti per pale, Sable, three sickles interwoven, a label in chief, argent: Impaling, Sable a bar between two bars-gemel argent dividing three rabbits ppr. of the last.
For Crest, A garb banded.
Motto: Par pari.
498 (7). Captain John PETTIT, buried in the south east (or north?) chapel in St Laurence Church. The Arms upon the Hatchment are as follows:
Argent, on a chevron gules between three lions’ heads1 erased sable, crowned or, as many bezants.
Crest, A lion’s gamb, erased, and erect or, holding a pellet.
John Pettit, Esquire, his wife Sarah (née HOOPER), his sister Elizabeth, married to Mr Thomas WILSON, and certainly two of his children, Sarah married to John TICKNOR2 and Ann married to Henry CURLING3 all lie buried within the Church (see their Leger Stones Nos. 1 and 2, p.82, and Nos.33, p.87). He was descended from an old Kentish family (Philpott, Vill.Cant.p.386), originally from Shalmesford4 near Chartham, from whence his ancestor about the beginning of the reign of KING EDWARD IV came into Thanet, to marry the sole daughter and heiress of John DAUNDELYONN (Lewis’s Tenet Coll.p.86) of Dent-de-Lion near Margate, who dying in the year
1 Hasted in his "History of Kent", 2nd edition, vol. x, p.400, describes them as griffins’ heads.
2 Sarah, widow of John Ticknor, bur. August 3 1785 aged 94. Burial Register.
3 Ann Pettit married Henry Curling, March 1 1719-20. Marriage Register.
4 Early mention is made of a PETIT family in Thanet, one of whom, John Petit was a feudal tenant of Christ
Church Priory, Canterbury, in 1338.
1445, left his estate to his daughter and her husband. Of their son (or grandson) we only know that his name was Valentine, and that he had a son whose name was John, and who was an Alderman of the City of London. Alderman John PETTIT had a son called Valentine after his grandfather, he was seated at Dent-de-lion, and married Joan, daughter of ……./BEVERLEY, of Fordwich, a family who had been in possession of the Isle of Tancrey in Fordwich, since the reign of HENRY IV (Hasted 1st Edit. Vol 3, p.603).
Valentine’s eldest son, Edward Pettit (Berry’s Kent. Genealog.) married Elizabeth, daughter of Alexander NORTHWOOD, of Northwood, and their only son Elias died abroad without issue; therefore the second son Henry Pettit succeeded to Dent-de-lion; he married Dennis, daughter of ……../THATCHER, of Ellington, she died in 1607, surviving her husband eight years, and both were buried at St John’s Margate. They were succeeded by their son, also called Valentine, who married firstly Mary, daughter of Thomas CLEVE (she died in 1609) and secondly a lady whose name was Martha HENNEKER, of St Nicholas, who died without issue. By his first wife he had five sons and two daughters, and he died in 1626, and was buried in St John’s Margate, where a monument with a curious inscription records his piety and virtues. His youngest son was named Paule Pettit or Petite (Lewis Hist.Tenet.), who appears to have held some office under the Lieutenant of Dover Castle, at the time when James, DUKE OF YORK, KING CHARLES II’s brother, (Afterwards KING JAMES II) was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, A.D.1660-1668. We do not know whom he married, but it was his son (Captain) John Pettit whose Hatchment is described above; and upon referring to the Leger Stone of the Captain’s sister, Elizabeth, who married Thomas WILSON, will be found impaled the Pettit Arms quartering those of Daundelyonn.
499 (8). The Hatchment of Sir Thomas WILDE, First Lord Truro (afterwards Lord Chancellor). He married Miss D’ESTE, daughter of H.R.H. FREDERICK, Duke of Sussex, and Lady Augusta D’AMELAND, née MURRAY.
Parti per Pale, Ermine a cross sable, in the fess point a plate, on a chief sable, three martlets argent: impaling, Azure an eagle displayed sable crowned or.
For Crest, on a Baron’s coronet, A stag lodged proper. Supporters, Two greyhounds proper salient.
Motto: Equabiliter et Diligenter.
The Lady Augusta MURRAY, daughter of John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore, and of Catherine his Countess, married HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS The DUKE OF SUSSEX in 1792; and it was their daughter who became the wife of the 1st LORD TRURO, succeeding to the Truro estate upon the death of her brother, Sir Augustus D’ESTE (see D’Este Mausoleum).
500 (9). The Hatchment of Mark Sellers GARRET, Esqre. of Nether Court, St Laurence (which see).
Parti per Pale, Argent1, a lion passant between two flaunches sable. Impaling, Argent, an eagle displayed sable crowned or, and in base, on a mount vert a fox in full cry, proper.
Crest2, A lion passant ermine resting dexter paw on a fleur-de-lys or.
500A (10). The Hatchment upon a Lozenge, of Elizabeth, BARONESS CONYNGHAM3.
Parti per Pale, Argent, a shakefork between three mullets sable. Impaling, Argent, two bendlets wavy sable, on a chief gules, three bezants or.
Crest, Upon a Baron’s coronet, A unicorn’s head erased argent, armed and maned or. Supporters, The dexter, A horse argent, charged on the shoulder with a spread eagle or, maned and hoofed of the last; the sinister, A buck proper charged on the shoulder with a griffin’s head erased or, attired and unglued or the last.
Motto: Over fork over.
1 and 2. Burke gives the same for Garrett or GARAT, of London.
3. Lord Conyngham, Lord of the Manor of Minster, purchased Conyngham House, in High Street, Ramsgate,
of the Abbots subsequently to 1777, and it was held by the family till about 1814.
Upon the North Wall of the South Chapel.
501 (11). The Royal Arms of KING GEORGE II, dated 1729, evidently replacing an older achievement, perhaps that of KING EDWARD VI himself, of pious memory, who in 1547 ordered all Roods throughout the land to be pulled down, and the King’s Arms to be put up in their place; to show that the supreme head of the Church was an earthly monarch in the opinion of Parliament at that time.
Quarterly, 1st, Gules, three lions passant guardant in pale or; Impaling, Or, a lion rampant, within a double tressure, flory counter flory gules, for England impaling Scotland. 2nd Azure, three fleurs-de-lis or, 2 and 1, for France. 3rd Azure, a harp stringed or, for Ireland. 4th Gules, two lions passant guardant in pale or, for Brunswick: impaling Or, semée of hearts gules, a lion rampant azure, for Lunenburgh: on a point in point gules a horse courant, argent, for Saxony; on the centre of the fourth quarter an escutcheon gules charged with the crown of Charlemagne, or, as the Arch Treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire.
For Crest, Upon a Royal helmet, The crown of England surmounted by a lion statant guardant or, crowned proper of the last. Supporters, Dexter, a lion rampant guardant or, crowned as the crest. Sinister, an unicorn argent, armed, crined, and unguled or, gorged with a coronet composed of crosses patée and fleurs-de-lis, a chain affixed thereto, passing between the forelegs, and reflexed over the back, also or.
Motto: Dieu et mon Droit.
In the compartment below the shield, roses, shamrock, and thistle are engrafted on the same stem.
502 (12). Upon the South Wall of the South Chapel and close to the AUSTEN Memorial tablet is the Hatchment of Nathaniel Austen, Esqr., bearing: Or, on a chevron gules between three lions’ gambs erect, erased sable, armed of the second, for Austen; surmounted by a shield of pretence, argent, a chevron gules between three cocks of the same, combes and wattles or, for COBB.
For Crest, On a mural crown or, a stag sejant argent, attired gold.
BURKE’s "General Armory" with regard to this family says, "AUSTEN of Grovehurst and Broadford, Co. Kent (also of Taywell, same county, granted 20 April 1603) from which family derives that of Austen of Hertfordshire and Hampshire: of which was Miss Jane Austen, the celebrated novelist. Her brother Edward Austen, Esqre. inheriting the Godmersham estates, assumed the surname and Arms of Knight.
503. Canon Scott ROBERTSON in his article on St Laurence in the "Archaeologia Cantiana", vol.xii, p.372, states that on his visit to the Church, the Hatchment of John MURRAY, 4th EARL OF DUNMORE, was to be seen, as was also an achievement of Arms, bearing, Gules, two bars vairy, azure and argent. These last two are not now visible; but the Canon omits to mention No.3; and also No.11, which is of great interest, as GEORGE II was the last sovereign who, until his death, quartered the Arms of France upon the Royal Shield, his successor, GEORGE III, abandoning the claim, on the union with Ireland.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
J.A. 1860, M.A. 1870. 419
ABBOT 331, 339, 340
ABBOTT 219-223, 351, 448,
449
ADAMS 420
ADNETT 238
Algernon 484
ASHENDEN 258
ASHTON 343
ATHERTON 83
AUSTEN 75, 172, 244, 287,
325, 334, 335, 502
J.B. 1783. 276
BAILEY 207
BAILLIE 386
BAIRD 386
BAKER 406
BALDEN 106
BARMAN 50
BAX 77, 154, 194
BAYLEY 227
BAYLY 71, 72, 179, 225
BECKWITH 222
BEDFORD 380, 381, 384
BELCY 114
Bellingham 356
BELLONCLE 246
BENET 2, 5
BENTINCK 159
BEVERLEY 498
BIGGENDEN 247
Birch 87
BISHOP 267
BLACKBURNE 488
BLINCKER 179
BOOKEY 363, 422-425
Bostock 53, 131
BOUCHERY 361
BOULTON 109
BOURN 290, 314, 315
BOWER 237
BOWLES 122
BOWLING 371, 398, 454
BRACE 396
BRADSHAW 78
BRATHERY 16, 74, 326
BRICE 162, 250
BRISTOW 267
BROOK 27
BROOKE 370
BROWN 154
BRYDONE 488
BRYMER 375
BUCKETT 140, 270
BULLOCK 317
BURBANK 211
BURCHAM 87
BURGESS 9
BURRARD 359
BUSHELL 286, 288
BUXELL 236
CANNEY 194
CARROWAY 417
CASBY 154
Cavendish 159
CHALLENER 53
CHEESEMAN 47
CHRISTIAN 425
CLADINGBOLL 310
CLEMENTS 392
CLEVE 498
CLEVELAND 213
CLUNN 257
COBB 335, 502
COCK 58, 59, 60, 275, 378
COLLINGRIDGE 355
COMMERFORD 252
CONY 331
CONYNGHAM 361, 42, 500a
COOPER 107, 150, 151, 211
COPPIN 370
CORBETT 61b
CORNISH 112, 122
COX 401, 437
COXEN 199, 206,325,334,353
CRACRAFT 224
CRAMP 141, 249, 252, 253
CRAYTHORNE 374
Crichlow 390a
CROFTON 488
Cromwell 386
CROWN 4
CULL 311
CULLEN 442
CULLMER 62
CULMER 149
CURLING 33-36, 66, 67, 77,
81, 86, 88, 121, 122, 137,
144, 196, 202, 205, 289,
318, 336, 348, 366, 404,
410, 498
CURTEIS 219, 220, 242
CURTIS 344, 408
D’AMELAND 499
D’ESTE 324, 499
DALE 303
DANNELL 424
DARLING 100
DAUNDELYONN 403, 498
DAUPHIN 265
DAVID 292, 305
DAWSON 253
de VAYNES 388
DEAR 49, 79, 86
DEVAYNES 388
DEVERSON 32, 95, 97, 235
DIRS 157
DOUGHTY 277
DOWDING 198, 201
Dryden 154
Duke of PORTLAND 159
Duke of SUSSEX 324
DUNKIN 214, 215
DUPLOCK 283, 284
Earl of CALLAWAY 324
Earl of DUNMORE 324, 391
EASON 7, 234, 426, 428
EASTLAND 212
ELFORD 397
ELGAR 146
ELINTON 479
ELLINGTON 402, 479
ELVERY 304
ELVIN 91
EMPTAGE 123
ESTDAY 448
EVANS 388
EVERS 410-412, 414
EVERS 471, 472
FAGG 243, 331
Fairway 309
FANNON 165
FARLESS 187
FARLEY 93, 94, 239, 302
FARNAL 359, 434
FARRIS 229
FERMOR 360
FISHER 352
FLEMING 257
FOAT 162, 190, 193
FOSS 474
FOWLE 240
FOWLER 85
FOX 321, 369
FREELING 347
FREEMAN 180
Fretwell 389
FRIEND 44, 45, 255
FROST 489
FROUDE 341, 419
FULLER 274
GARRET 50
GARRETT 136, 154-158, 159,
217, 349, 352, 383, 420,
484, 485
GARROW 160
GEORGE 314
GIBBENS 263, 264
GIBSON 348
GIFFORD 127
GILES 171, 338
GILLON 442, 444
GILLOW 428, 442,446
GIRDLER 356
GOATLEY 63, 134
GOODBURN 248
GOODWIN 389, 406
GOSTLING 494
GOTT 371, 398, 454
GOUGER 293
GRANGER 38
GRANT 26
GRANVILE 425
GRAY 161a
GRAY 262
GREEN 175
GRIFFEN 273
GRIGG 117
GRIGSON 40, 309
GWYN 254
HALES 173, 174
HANDCOCK 170
HARDY 329, 408
HARNETT 457, 458, 459
HARRIS 486HARVEY 361, 382, 387,
460-462
HAUTE 477
HENNEKER 498
HESTER 97, 99
HEYMAN 481
HILLS 122, 296, 477
HINDS 18, 407
Hitchings 286, 288
HOLMAN 39, 40, 101, 101a, 161, 203
HOLMANS 352HOOPER 15, 16a, 19, 51, 53,
191, 192, 197, 198, 203,
210, 216, 217, 290, 394,
414, 453, 471, 498
HOPE 245
HORN 147
HORSETTER 226
HOWARD 284
HUBBARD 252
HUDDLE 278
JAMES 153, 397, 451
JARMAN 10
JENKEN 447
JENKIN 56
JERMAN 10a
JESSARD 30
JOAD 18, 30, 66, 109, 110,
113, 115, 327, 415, 471
JOHNSON 377, 430
JOHNSTON 158, 390a, 392
JOLIFFE 496
JONES 320
KEBELL 390
KELLY 429
KELSELL 266
KEMP 31, 218, 357, 383
KENNARD 272, 297
KENNEARD 46
KENNETT 489
KNOWLER 188, 189
Lancefield 269
LANGLEY 1
LAW 468
LAWRENCE 13
LEEDS 246
LILLEFORD 41
LILLO 85
LITHERED 292, 327
LONG 8, 8a, 18, 25, 52-57,
70, 73, 74, 90, 91, 92, 111,
125, 220, 339, 409
LORING 439
LOUCH 342, 397, 455, 491
LUCAS 400
LYTTON 354, 464
MACKLAURIN 295
MACKNEY 149
MANSTON 364b, 365, 432,
473, 474, 476, 477, 479
MANTLE 128
MARSHALL 251
MARTIN 102, 103, 168, 169
MARTIN 195
MASCALL 489
MASSEY 386
MATHER 488
MAULEVERER 356
MAXTED 37, 42, 161
MAYE 118
MAYHEW 156, 157
Mayner 307
MAYO 285
MIDDLETON 221
MILL 313
MILLER 135
MOCKENESS 76
MOLONY 489
MORSE 132
MOSES 21, 219, 220, 366,
407
MOVERLEY 177
MOYLE 481
MUDDLE 12
MURRAY 324, 376, 499
NAIRNE 199
NAPLETON 471
NETHERSELL 210
NETHERSOLE 64
NEW 261
NEWMAN 120
NOBLE 55
NORTHWOOD 498
NORWOOD 358
NOVOSIELSKI 279
OAKLEY 301
Osborn 37
OXENDEN 346
PAMFLEET 447, 452, 453
PARAMOUR 167
PARKER 406, 415, 418, 421
PATTEN 14
PAWLN 478
PEACOCK 230
PEKE 423
PENNEY 148, 260
PEPPER 208, 209
PETTIT 403, 404, 436, 498
PHILLIPS 68
PHILPOTT 124, 140,184-186,
259, 311
POTTER 166
QUINCE 75, 326, 406A.R., W.R. 164
RAINIER 136, 154, 157, 366
RATCLIFFE 163
READ 11, 17, 19, 20, 22, 53,
69, 131, 290, 336, 337, 338
REAKES 126
REDWOOD 61, 395, 470
RICHARDSON 64, 378
RICKETT 312
RIGDEN 113
ROBERTS 211
ROGERSON 373, 438
RUTTER 61a, 80, 82, 363,439
G.L.S. 1790 96
M.S., 1789. 469
SAMPSON 29, 61a
SANDERS 176,
SAUNDER 183
SAYER 37, 178, 233
Seller 136, 154, 155
Sellers 500
SEPTVANS 474
SHAFTON 378
SHARP 389, 390a
SHEPHERDSON 130
SHORTE 357
SICKLEMORE 331, 405, 483,
490, 497
SILK 149
SIMKIN 389
SIMMONS 110
SKEEN 290
SKINNER 30, 133
SMALL 181, 182
SMALL 232, 293, 328,414,415
SMITH 48, 104, 129, 154,156,
200, 241, 298, 316, 385
SNOWDEN 336
SOLLY 119
SPAIN 138
SPELLMAN 476
SPENCER 204, 205, 292,
329, 330, 390a, 408
SPOTTISWOODE 281
SPRACKLING 402
SPRACLINGE 345
SPRAKELING 445, 448-450, 466, 467, 480-482
SPURGEN 12, 280
ST NICHOLAS 364b, 474,
475, 479
STACE 143
STEAD 300
STEPHENS 422
Stephenson 343
STEVENS 98, 268, 269
STEWART 324, 493
STOCK 28, 116, 294
STOCKLY 105
STONE 6, 243
Straton 133
STRIVENS 89, 231
SUTTON 299
TAYLOR 271
TERRY 43, 307, 308
THATCHER 498
THATCHERS 479
THOMAS 152
Thompson 61b
THOROTON 372
TICKNER 329, 379, 404
TICKNOR 23-25, 27, 68, 288,
393, 408, 465, 498,
TOMSON 65, 204, 217,
336-338, 366-368, 433
TOWNLEY 494
Trafford 280
TROWARD 142, 363
TWYMAN 292
TYLER 364a, 427
UMFRY 473
de VAYNES 388
VINCE 350
WADE 387
Warburton 354, 464
WARRE 341, 487
WATKINS 247
WEBBER 256
WESTBEECH 139
WHITE 9, 412, 413
WHITEHOUSE 463
WILDE 324, 499
WILEMAR 324
WILLIAMS 228, 396
WILLIAMSON 440
WILSON 331,346,403,483,498
WINTER 216, 492
Winters 492
WITHERDEN 290, 322, 323
WOOD 319
WOODCOCK 145
WOOLNER 341
WOOTTON 306Places Index
Appeston, Suffolk 357
Barbadoes 256
Bathwick, Somerset 375
Bedford 350
Berningham,. Norfolk 492
Blackheath 390aa
Bourn 477
Brighton 221
Broadford, Kent 502
Calcutta 221
Camden Place, Bath 392
Canterbury 222
Cawnpore, Bengal 155
Craythorne, Yorkshire 374
Curragh, Kildare, Ireland 337
Darshall, Cheshire 61b
Deal 136
Dent-de-Lion, nr Margate 498
Deptford 346
Derham, Gloucestershire 492
Desham, Lincolnshire 61b
Diocese of St Asaph 361
Dunmow, Essex 387
Eastry 382
Ellington 484
Ellington 498
Elmbridge Hall, Worcestershire 424
Faversham 442
Fordwich 498
Godmersham 502
Greenwich 451
Grovehurst, Kent 502
Hadley, County Hereford 160
Hampshire 502
Hampton, U.S. America 389
Hertfordshire 502
Hyder Ally 386
Hythe 448
Ightham 451
Isle of Tancrey
in Fordwich 498
Jamaica 205, 394
Knebworth Park,
Herefordshire 354
London 356, 422, 438
City of London 373, 498
Hackney 313
Kensal Green 159
Knightsbridge 153
Oxford Street 312
Sadler’s Hall 335
St George’s Church,
Hanover Square 324
Westminster 468
Lichfield 335
Llansanfraid 361
Lymington, Hants 359
St John’s, Margate 426
Madras 386
Manston 117, 320
Manston Court 474
Middlesex 425
Milton, Sittingbourne 474
Minster 56Molenbeck, nr Brussels 159
Netherlands 159
Nocton, in Comit’ Suffolk 370
Northwood 498
Nova Scotia 375
Oare 364b, 479
Parambaneum, Mysore 386
Petham 477
Ramsgate
Chilton 336
Ellington 158
Mount Albion House 493
Nether Court 154, 349,
475, 500
Newland 452
Newland Grange 380, 384
Pegwell 160
Pegwell Cottage 160
Romans-gate 415
Southwood House 216,
492, 496
Spreding Street 457
Townley Castle 494
Townley House 494
West Cliff 341
? Ramsgate
Chilton 34
Haine 124
Rangoon, British Burmah 221
Red Sea 377
Richmond, Surrey 385
Rome 324
Roxbury, New England 439Salaby, Lincolnshire 374
Sellinge 481
Shalmesford,nr Chartham 498
Southgate, Middlesex 344
Spain 385
St John’s College,
Cambridge 331
St Mary’s Platt 156
St Nicholas t Wade 471
Swaffham, Norfolk 361
Tanygraid, Carmarthen 392
Taywell, Kent 502
Topsham, Devon 305
Updown, Isle of Thanet 388
Upton House, Kent 328
Wadhurst, Sussex 357
Walcot, Somerset 462
Walmer 446
Walpole Hall, Norfolk 331
Walthamstow, Essex 343
Watton, Herefordshire 425
West Bridgeford, Notts 372
West Hatch, Essex 348
Wetheringsett,
Suffolk 331, 497
Winchester 429
Woodnesborough 422, 446
Worcester 346
Worcestershire 492
Worth 382
General
Army etc
2nd Royal Surrey Militia 385
16th Lancers 155
16th Rgt 159
25th Regiment, K.O.B. 388
32nd Rgt 222
51st (K.O.) Light Infantry 337, 338
60th Regiment 359
LXVI Regiment 484
XLIII Regiment of Foot 484
East Kent Yeomanry Cavalry 349
R.A. 488
Royal regiment of
Horse Guards 422
Honourable East India
Company Service 424
Militia, Port of Ramsgate 339
Captain 159, 339, 386, 388,
422, 423, 424, 488
Colonel 331, 359, 386, 386, 484
Colonel Commandant 349
Cornet 155Lieutenant 337
Lieutenant Colonel 159
Lieutenant General 158, 484
Major 222, 389, 396
Royal Navy 358, 359
Captain 358, 359, 390a
Commander R.N. 158, 159
Lieutenant 390a,331, 429,
439, 301, 390a
Rear Admiral 369
Ships
H.M.S. Lion 172
"Lutine" Frigate 279
S.S. ‘Verona’ 377
Merchant
Captain 339
commander 339
Undefined
Captain 23, 62, 72, 131, 192, 218,. 219, 318, 334, 336, 378, 394, 395, 407, 408, 412, 413, 415, 418, 421, 436, 439, 440, 471, 498Peninsular & Crimean
wars 484
Battle of Waterloo 486
Alderman 498
attorney 324
Attorney General 160
Clergy etc
Archdeacon 350
Churchwardens 363, 489
Curate 382
Dissenting Minister 78
Prebendary of Meliden 361
Prebendary of York 331
Rector 361, 372, 425, 427,
451
Rev 331, 339, 340, 346, 360,
361, 363, 364a, 382, 387,
397,4 23, 425, 451, 462
Vicar 346, 361, 363, 364a,
382, 387, 425, 427, 462,
489, 490
Cloath worker 403
deputy lieutenant 422
Deputy of the Town
of Ramsgate 368East India Co 386
Engineer 371, 455, 491
fever 385
fisherman 53General Post Office 347
LEWIS in the "History of
Tenet", 2nd edition 475
Lord Chief Justice 324
Lord High Chancellor 324
lord of this Manor 352
Magistrate 382
mariner 77, 183
merchant 329
Plumian Professor of Astronomy 350
Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order 159
Russian & Mediterranean
trade 339
Surgeon 309, 385
surgeon 61a
WEEVER’s "Funeral
Monuments," London,
1631 474
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary's Church, Reculver
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary's Church, Reculver, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758. This church is perched on the edge of a cliff. In 1809 it was abandoned and a new St Mary's Church built inland. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In The Chancell.
1. On a Fine Mural Monument, on ye South Side, under The Figures of a Man, a Woman and 8 Children with This Coat. [¼ly 1&4. Erm. on a cantn. gu. a stag trippt. or. 2&3). Per pale indented sa. & erm. on a chevn. gu. 3 + +lets or.]. Here under wait (for a joyfull Resurrection) The Bodies of Dame Mary, and of her Husband, Sr. Cavalliero *MACOTE, Knt. (*Guillin says "alias MACKWITH". F. 157) who liv’d together in great Contentment (from St Andrews Day, Anno 1586) full 20 Years: in which Time they had 8 Sonnes, and one Daughter; Namely, Jhon, Thomas, George, Richarde, Thomas, William, Herbert, George, and Elizabeth. whereof 5 Sonnes died before Them. She was Daughter of Thomas MONINGES, Gent, and of Ales CRISPE, sumtime Dwellers at Swanton in Lydden, and died on Christmas Day Anno 1606. He was ye Sonne of George MAYCOTE, Gent, and Margaret BROOKER (Long Dwellers in this Parish) and died --/. To all whom, The Lord he mercyfull, at the last Day.
2. On The Wall on The N. Side of The Comm. Table, is this Coat. [(no tinctures). Crusilly, a ln. rt. & no insn.].
3. On a Flat Stone inlaid with ye Figures of a Man, a Woman and 15 Children. Out of The Man’s Mouth proceeded a Label, which is lost; Out of The Woman’s Mouth comes this Sentence "Fiat Misericordia tua, Domine super nos". [3 boars’ heads couped (facg. to dr.). imp. 3 rams heads couped (facg. to dr.).]. Hic jacent Johannes *SANDWEY Armiger, et Johanna Uxor ejus. Quorum Animabus propicietur Deus. Amen. *Mr Weever says (Fol.260). that ye Date 1437 was on this Stone, but I could find no Traces of it, or Place where it cd. have been erased.
4. On a Mural Monument, on ye South Wall, with ye Figure of a Man in an Herald’s Coat. [Or, a + engrld. pty. p. pale gu. & sa. on a chief sa. a leopd. or. BROOKE imp. Az. a chevn. betw. 3 cocks gu. COBB]. Here under, quit of worldly Miseries, Ralpe BROOK Esquier, late York Herald, lies. Fifteenth of October he was last alive. One Thousand, Six Hundred, Twenty and Five. Seaventy Three Yeares bore he Fortune’s Harms: And, Forty Five, an Officer of Armes. He married Thomasine, Daughter of Michael COBB of Kent, Serjeant at Armes; by whome 2 Daughters God him lent, Surviving: Mary, William DICKINS Wife; Thomasin, John EXTON’s. happy be their Life.
5. On a Flat Stone, (on which is cut a *Cross) in very old Characters, round ye Verge. Vos: Qui: Transitis: Thomam: Deflere: velitis: Per: Me: Nunc: Scitis: Quid: Prodest: Gloria: Ditis. *The Cross, Letters & stops, as also a narrow Line above & below the Inscription, were, formerly, filld. up with Brass, as appears by some of the Stops, or Points, of this Shape [a diamond] still remaining so filld. up.
6. On Another small Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Robert GODDEN Gent. late Vicar of Reculver. Hee died August the 22nd 1672.
7. Three other Flat Stones, not legible. The Pillasters at The East Windows, are very taper and beautyfull.
8. In The Body. On a Flat Stone. [Sa. a fess or wt. a leopd. sa. betw. 3 roses or. HUNT]. (in ordy. sh. not lozge). - V.J.T. Here lieth The Body of Mary, late Wife of Robert COBB of Reculver Gent. She was Daughter of Jonas Hunt, Gent. som Time of Chislet; Shee was buried May 29 1684. Aged 45 Yeares.
9. On Another Flat Stone. (written only, on the impd. sh.). COBB as above. KNOWLER as at P.8. (Alph. Cant.). Here lieth buried The Bodies of Benjamin COBB, of Reculver, in the Countye of Kent, Gent. and of Alis his Wife, Daughter of Robert KNOWLER of Hearne in this County Gent. He had Issue by her, 2 Sonnes, Robert and Francis; and Foure Daughters, Susan, Mary, Anne and Margaret. He departed this Life on the 10th Day of June 1642 in ye 38th Year of his Age. Shee dyed before, upon the 7th of July 1641 in the 33d. Yeare of her Age. Heare also lieth buried the Body of Robert Cobb of Reculver, in the County of Kent, Gent. Sonne of Benjamin Cobb; he married Mary, Daughter of Thomas HUNT, Gent, Sumtimes of Chislett; by whome he had Issue, 3 Sonnes, viz. Benjamin, Robert, and John; and 2 Daughters, Anne and Mary. he died June 17 1676. Aged 42 Yeares.
10. On Another Flat Stone. Her lyeth buried The Body of Mary COBB, Daughter of Robert and Mary Cobb, she departed this Life the 23d. Day of Aprill, in the Yeare of our Lord 1681 aged 10 Yeares.
11. On Another. Her lyeth the Body of Benjamn COBB, of Chislet, Gent. Son of Robert and Mary Cobb of Reculver who married Frances, late Wife of William WHITEING of Chislet; by whom he left issue 1 Daughter, Mary Cobb. He was buried the 10th of July 1683. Aged 21 Years.
12. On Another. Here lieth The Body of Henry HILLS; he had Issue, by Wife Catherine, Two Sons, and Two Daughters; Henry, John, Mary, and Catherine. He died in Dec. 1684. Aged 62 Years.
13. On Another. Here lieth The Body of Mary HILLS …../1665.
14. On Another. Here lieth The Body of John HILLS, Son of Henry Hills who had to Wife Elisabeth …../He departed this Life the 26th of June 1685. Aged 30.
15. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Catharine HILLS who departed this Life the 25th of January 1696/7. aged 72 Years and odd Months. Shee had Issue by heir Husband aforesaid 2 Sons and 2 Daughters: Henry, John, Mary, and Catherine. All interred near this Place. She was Daughter to Vincent UNDERDOWNE of Birchington in the Isle of Thanett, Yeeman (sic). Her Husband, Henry Hills, gave to The Poor Men of Reculver the Rent of £3.10s. a Year, payable the 24th Day of June for ever.
16. On Another Flat Stone. ……/Henry HILLS ……/1665.
17. In The South Isle. Painted on ye E. Wall. *Here was, not many Years ago, an Ancient Monument of Stone, mounted with 2 Spires. See Weever F.260.
18. Here, as Historiographers have said,/St Ethelbert, Kent’s whilom King, was laid./Whom St Augustine with the Gospel entertaind,/And in This Land hath eversince remaind./Who, ‘tho by cruel Pagans he was slain,/The Crown of Martyrdom he did obtain./Who died on the 24th of Feby. in the Year 616/7.
19. The Following Coat is in the S. Window. [Az. a saltire betw. 4 martlets or.]. This Saltire sd. have been a Cross Flory.
20. In the next Window – westward – is ye Arms of England, very ancient.
21. This Church consists of The Chancell, Body, and 2 Side Isles. At The West End of The Body, stand Two very beautyfull tall Spires. These are a famous Sea Mark. In that towards ye North, hang 4 Bells, all made by Joseph HATCH in the Year 1635.
22. This Church was calld. St. Maries. It is a Vicarage, in the Patronage of the Arch Bishop, and has the Chappell of Hoath annex’t to it. The psent. Vicar, is the Revd. Mr Thomas THOMSON 1758.
23. For a Full Account of The Antiquity of this Place, and of the Roman and other Remains found here, see Batt’leys Antiq. Rupupinae; & Harris’s Hist. of Kent.
24. In The Church Yard are Memorials of COLLARD, COURT, DENNE, GAMMON, GEORGE, JOHNCOCK, SCOTT, STARKE & WHITEING.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BROOK 4
BROOKE 4
BROOKER 1
COBB 8-11
COLLARD 24
COURT 24
CRISPE 1
DENNE 24
DICKINS 4
EXTON 4
GAMMON 24
GEORGE 24
GODDEN 6
HATCH 21
HILLS 12-16
HUNT 8, 9
JOHNCOCK 24
KNOWLER 9
MACKWITH 1
MACOTE 1
MAYCOTE 1
MONINGES 1
SANDWEY 3
SCOTT 24
STARKE 24
THOMSON 22
UNDERDOWNE 15
WHITEING 11, 24Places
Birchington 15
Chislet 8, 11
Herne 9
Swanton, Lydden 1
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Preston by Wingham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Preston by Wingham Church, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1760. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In The Chancell.
1. On a Monument on the N. Wall. Hic situs est Vir Reverendus Pastor hujus Ecclesiae dignissimus Henricus WADDELL Naturâ, facili, modesta, fideli; Moribus bonis, simplicibus, incorruptus; In Clerici Munere obenndo, sedulus ac vigilans; Legis Christianae, quam peritè explicabat, Cultor ipse studiosus: cum quâ, ut et aliorum Mores congruerent, et sui summâ non sine Voluptate, laboravit. Nec, sanè, absimilem Vitae Rationem instituit Vir ille egregius, ac piè munificus Robertus WYBORNE; cujus copiosissimâ in hanc Vicariam Largitione, primus Hic idq dignissimè fruebatur. Par, enim, in utroque, Numinis Reverentia. Par erat promovendae Pietatis, Cura. Fas, igitur, sit, carissima eorum Nomina, simul ac Landes in Posteritatis Exemplum Hoc Marmore eodem, commemorare. Obijt 16 Julij 1729. Aetat: 41.
2. One flat stone without Inscription.
In The North Chancell.
3. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred The Body of John RAYNOLDS the elder, Yeoman, who died the 14th Day of December Anno Dom. 1630.
In The South Isle.
4. On an Altar Tomb, against The South Wall. Here lyeth The Body of Ann HOUGHAM, Daughter of Edward JOY – who died A.D. 1677 Anno Aetatis 55.
5. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of Michael HOUGHAM, Son of Henry Housham who died A.D. 1679. Anno Aetatis 61.
6. This Church consists of the Great, and North, Chancells; The Body, and 2 Side Isles. In the Steeple, which stands at the West End of the Body, hang 5 Bells, all made by R. PHELPS, 1712.
In The Church Yard.
7. Altar Tombs, for HARISON, 1676 AND 1678. PEMBROKE of Canterbury 1731 and 1752. PETT 1657 – and 2 Others, wch. seem very anct. without Inscription. Headstones, etc. for ALLEN, ANDREW, BROWN, ELSTED, JOHNSON, KNIGHT, MOOR, PARAMORE, RICHARDSON, SHRUBSOLE, WIDGMAR and WRAITH.
8. This Church was dedicated to St. Mildred. It is in the Patronage of the Church of Canterbury.
9. The present Vicar is The Revd. Mr Peter VALAVINE 1760.
10. In a Gravel Pit, in this Parish, near Golder’s Bridge, some Silver Coins, as Harris informs us, were found by one TIDDEMAN, a Quaker … but he does not say, of what sort, or when they were discover’d.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ALLEN 7
ANDREW 7
BROWN 7
ELSTED 7
HARISON 7
HOUGHAM 4, 5
JOHNSON 7
JOY 4
KNIGHT 7
MOOR 7
PARAMORE 7
PEMBROKE 7
PHELPS 6
RAITH 7
RAYNOLDS 3
RICHARDSON 7
SHRUBSOLE 7
TIDDEMAN 10
VALAVINE 9
WADDELL 1
WIDGMAR 7
WYBORNE 2General
Quaker 10
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Rainham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Rainham Church, noted by Bax & Rice Thursday Tuesday 3rd May 1897. Pages 88 to 92 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield.
CHURCHYARD
No B(ax’s)
1. HS To the memory of Mr. Henry ELVY of this parish died 26th September 1800 aged 51 years. Also of Mary relict of the above Mr. Henry Elvy who died 13th of July 1824 aged 77 years.
2. HS ancient – an hourglass depicted Here lyeth ye body of Edmond son of Henry and Elizabeth ELVY who dyed November ye 5 1708 aged two weeks.
3. HS very rough delineation of a face (drawing) Her………./Interr………./of Fra………./wife of M………./and daugh……….(flaked off), /of Aug………./parish Gent………./December ye………./1720……….Aged 23 years……….
4. HS Two cherub’s heads with wings, scull Here lieth interred the body of Mr. Thomas LANE of this parish who departed this life August 19th 1746 aged 63 years. Left issue one son.
5. HS Two cherub’s facing one another winged In memory of Martha wife of John CROCKER of Chatham, who died 16th May 1756 aged 67.
6. High tomb (in the N pannel) Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann FOWLE wife of Mr. John Fowle of this parish who departed this life September 13th 1799 aged 85 years. Left issue five sons and two daughters. Also Edward son of the above died March 1st 1800 aged 5 years. Likewise George their son died November 2nd 1800 aged 11 years. Also Elizabeth Ann their daughter died June 29th 1803/5 aged 18 years. [Nothing apparent on the top or other sides].
7. HS To the memory of Thomas ASHDOWN who died the 3rd Day of October 1807 aged 61 years. He was twenty five years Bailiff to John Fowle Esq. May ……… discharge of the duties of his station on earth obtain for his eternal reward from his master in heaven.
8. HS In memory of Catherine KNIGHT wife of John Knight of Upchurch who died March 11th 1862 aged 74 years.
9. HS To the memory of Cecilia wife of John KNIGHT of Upchurch who departed this life December the 20 1800 aged 35 years. Left issue 7 children 4 sons and 3 daughters. Also the above John Knight who died the 4th of January 1831 aged 62 years.
10. HS Fanny ATHERDEN died October 7th 1819 aged 5 weeks.
11. High tomb In memory of Mr. Joseph KNIGHT who died 20 March 1829 aged 90 years. And of Mary his wife aged 83 years (sic) after surviving him one month they together sustained the changes and chances of this mortal life in the above relation for 63 years. Also near this spot lieth great grandchildren of the above. Mary Ann Simmons died 21 October 1831 aged 26 years. Elizabeth Simmons died 6 November 1855 aged …. years. Joseph Simmons died 1 December 1856 aged …… years. Annemaria his wife died 31 August 1856 aged 33 years.
12. (Drawing) Here lyeth ye body of Will SCOTT who died January ye 28th 1726 aged 66 years. Elizabeth wife of William Scott died March ye 27 1736 aged 77. Henry …………Here lie ye bodies of John, William, Elizabeth and Fraunces sons and daughters of William Scott by Elizabeth his wife. John died June 3rd 1692 aged 8 months. William August 25th 1699 5 years. Elizabeth August 22nd 1701 4 months. Fraunces wif of John Smit of Bridger (broken).
13. HS Here lies ye body of Elizabeth BRETT of this parish who died March ye 3rd 1727 aged 75 years.
14. Here lyeth body of William TILDEN of this parish who died November 29th 1718 aged 36 years. Also ye body of Eliza his wife she died November ye 2nd 1755 aged ……. years. Also John and Elizabeth their son and daughter interr’d here. Left surviving 2 sons William and James.
15. HS In memory of Susanna the wife of Luke MILES of this parish who died the 13th December 1760 aged 43 years. Also three of their children and like wife James Skinner her brother Mary daughter of James and Susanna Miles died the 2nd of June 1781 aged 5 years and …. months. Luke Miles died the 2nd of February 1798 aged ……….. (sunk).
16. To the memory of James MILES of this parish, yeoman, who died the 14th of February 1796 aged 49 years. Also two of his children viz. Mary and Luke infants. Also Sarah wife of the above departed this life the 15th of June 1811 aged 59 years.
17. NB There are more modern "Miles" stones.
18. HS In memory of Martin son of John and Ann CAMP of this parish who died December the 2nd 1786 aged 1 year and 6 months. Also Sarah wife of William Rayner and daughter of John and Elizabeth Camp died August the 12th 1787 aged 28 years. Left issue one daughter, Sarah.
19. HS Sacred to the memory of Mr. James RIPPOTH who departed this life August 4th 1779 aged 59 years. Left issue two daughters and one son. Also Mr. James Rippoth son of the above (who was lost from on board the Hyaena Frigate at sea) May 22nd 1801 aged 30 years. Also Ann the wife of the above who died April 3rd 1820 aged 76 years.
20. HS In memory of Robert FREDERICK of this parish who died the 1st of March 1764 aged 64 years. Also Ann wife of the above Robert Frederick who died May the 1st 1783 aged 73 years.
21. High tomb (nothing on top: in the West pannel) Also near this place lyeth ye body of Elizabeth HARLO….mother, who died June 1714 aged about 70 years. (In the N pannel) Also here lyeth ye body of Elizabeth Harlock second wife of Mr. William Harlock and daughter of Stephen Barfoot of Nettlested who departed this life May the 27th 1719 in the 48th year of her age. (In the S pannel) William Harlock yeoman who departed J….. 11 1715 aged 3……. (In the E pannel)(perhaps) the body of Sus……….. aged 31 years.
22. HS Elaborate decoration Near this place are deposited the remains of William TWOPPENY (sic) of Blowers Place in this parish and Ann his wife. She died 6th January 1738 aged 47 years. He died 2nd April 1750 aged 56 years.
23. HS Here lieth ye body of Mary ye wife of William LUCKHURST who departed this life August/April 8? 1704 aged 32 years.
24. HS Here lieth ye body of John CUTALL who departed this life Aprill? ye 7 1705 aged 96 years. And daughters.
25. High tomb In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth HUNT wife of Mr. Daniel Hunt of the parish of St. M……. Bartheston who died ….. April 1769 aged 74 years. Also of Mr. Daniel Hunt died 19? November 1772 aged …… years. (nothing on the sides of tomb).
26. There are 3 other high tombs but where writing exists it requires a special light to decipher it.
27. HS Primitive "cutting" of a face Here lie ye body of Thomas SCUBBER of Bamber, Fisherm.. who departed this life January ye 11 1704 aged 29.
28. From Rainham Parish Register 3 May 1897. Rev. C. Cobb, Vicar
1624 Iho fil Richard Bax March 16
1626 John fil Richard Bax July 9
1663 Anna filia Johannis et Mirriam Backs December 29
1666 Elizabeth Bax the daughter of John bapt the 18th of November 1666
1667 Mary Bax the daughter of John Bax baptiz the 16 of October
1671 John Bax the sonne of John and Mary baptiz 5th of November to 1682
1686 August 29 Elizabeth daughter of John Bax and Sarah
1687.8 January 8 John son of John Bax and Sarah
1689 April 19 William sonn of John Bax and Sarah
[Searched bapts only to 1715].
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ASHDOWN 7
ATHERDEN 10
Barfoot 21
Bax 28
BRETT 13
CAMP 18
Cobb 28
CROCKER 5
CUTALL 24
ELVY 1, 2
FOWLE 6, 7
FREDERICK 20
HARLOCK 21
HUNT 25
KNIGHT 8, 9, 11
LANE 4
LUCKHURST 23
MILES 15, 16, 17
Rayner 18
RIPPOTH 19
SCOTT 12
SCUBBER 27
Simmons 11
Skinner 15
Smit 12
TILDEN 14
TWOPPENY 22
Places IndexBlowers Place 22
Bamber 27
Bartheston 25
Bridger 12
Chatham 5
Nettlested 21
Upchurch 8, 9GeneralBailiff 7
Fisherman 27
Frigate, Hyaena 19
Parish Register 28
Vicar 28
yeoman 16, 21
Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Pluckley Church
The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Pluckley Church. Taken by Leland L. Duncan September 1920. Typed up by Christine Pantrey.
Note: In 1899 the Rev. Francis Harblewood ASA then Rector of St. Matthew’s Ipswich, printed "The Parish of Pluckley, Kent. Monumental Inscriptions in the Church and Churchyard". 52 copies were privately printed. (By Harrison, Ancient House, Butler Market, Ipswich).
I have collated my manuscript made in October 1920 and the variations are marked in pencil. (Here they have been transcribed in italics within brackets. C.L.P)
For the Dering inscriptions in the South Chancel see my copy of Haslewoods ‘Pedigree of the Dering Family’ to which I have added from the above work (inscriptions) those which he for some unexplained reason did not include in the Pedigree book.
As Mr Haslewood says he compared many with the Registers I have accepted his readings which moreover were taken in June 1899 more than 20 years earlier, since when some at least have suffered from the weather. L.Duncan.
Pluckley Churchyard
Plot A. To the South West of the Church.
1. Mary Ann wife of George PILE, 29th November 1884 aged 61, leaving issue four children, George, Amelia, John and Fanny. George Pile died [not filled in].
2. Richard son of John and Sarah WEEKS, 26th March 1859 aged 47.
3. Henry HANDLEY Esq. of Culverthorpe Hall, Lincolnshire. Died at Surrenden Dering, 29th June 1846 in his 50th year. Caroline his wife, 19th January 1860 "Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive".
4. George Green DAY son of John and Mary Day late of this parish, born 30th November 1847 (6?) died April 11th 1850.
5. A.S.F. 29th October 1872.
6. Sarah Ann widow of Henry KNIGHT of Dunton Green, 3rd March 1875 aged 72. Leaving issue one daughter.
7. Ann Smith wife of Nathaniel SMITH, 30th March 1852 aged 43. Emma daughter of above, 6th December 1857 aged 17. Nathaniel Smith 8th October 1879 aged 76.
8. To Children of Thomas and Alice BROOKER. Alice Jane, 22nd April 1848 aged four months; James late Sergeant Major of the Royal Artillery, 24th July 1879 aged 41; Alice Wenham, 29th February 1880 aged 30; Thomas James son of above, 23rd March 1880 aged eleven months (weeks?); Thomas H. Brooker son of above, 20th July 1882 aged 42.
9. (West of Porch) Thomas NORDEN. He pleased God and was beloved (of him so that living) amon Sinners He was translated. Yea speedily was he taken away lest that wickednesse should alter his understandings or deceit beguile his soul. He being made perfect ala? in a short time fulfilled along time. For his soul please (the)…(L)ord/ theref(ore) (he has)…ted/ He to (take ruin)/ away (from amo)ng / (the wicked) wisdom (of Solomon) / Chapter (IV. 10.11.13.14). [On right half] Elizabeth Norden mother to Thomas Norden.
(There is no date but it is of late 17th or Early 18th century style and character).
(Register has: Thomas Norden sonn of Edward Norden Buried 24th May Elizabeth Norden widow, buried 7th August 1725).
Plot B. The Southern portions, South of walk from South-West to South-East gates.
10. (by South West gate) Kate wife of John ELLIS, 8th March 1911 aged 66. Violet Bessie daughter of above, 29th June 1911 aged 30. John Theodore only child of Charles and Kate TAPPLY and grandson and nephew of above 22nd October 1899- 15th February 1918.
11. Jane wife of John BUSS, 24th January 1903 in her 72nd year, leaving one son and three daughters, Amelia, Jane Julia, Thomas and Annie Edith. John Buss husband of above, 31st December 1916 aged 91.
12. Thomas BUSS, 24th March 1918 aged 58.
13. James and Frances PAYNE born 1781-90, died 1871.
14. George MOON of this parish, 9th May 1864 aged 69. Frances his wife, 6th February 1874 aged 80. George son of George and Frances Moon of this parish, 29th October 1843 aged 16.
15. William ANDERSON, plumber of this parish, eldest son of Thomas and Mary Ann Anderson of Smarden, 8th February 1843 aged 29.
16. Henry APPLEBY, 21st April 1845 aged 36. William James son of above Henry and Ann Appleby, 9th December 1846 aged 3 years and ten months. Harriet Laura Appleby daughter of above 2nd November 1855 aged 18. Charles Edward Appleby died in GeorgeTown Demerara, 11th July 1856 aged 21.
17. Thomas BROOKER, 15th May 1885 aged 73. Alice his wife, 1st October 1894 aged 82.
18. Gertrude Alice BROOKER, born 27th March 1887 died 19th September 1890.
19. Kathleen Janet BARTEN, 16th February 1875 aged six months.
20 (Memorial Cross to men killed in the War – opposite porch) To the Glory of God and in memory of our brave men who died for their country 1916-19.
Lieutenant Joseph Thorp WAITE
Lieutenant Maurice Knatchbull-Huggessen MC.
Private Edwin PILE Private Ernest GOODWIN
Frank WOODCOCK Philip MARCHANT
Walter CLARK S.P.Q. Edward HOGBEN
Charles BRYANT Sergt.Frederick CHECKSFIELD
Henry UNDERDOWN. L.Cpl. Walter CLARK
George PILE F.Cpl. W. WOOD A.V.C.
Corporal Alfred BASSETT Gnr.. William SKINNER
Lance Corporal Ernest WOOD. Private S. MILES.
21. John MANNERING of this parish, 2nd August 1772 aged 38. Left issue by Susanna his wife two sons, John and Thomas.
22. Thomas FEAKINS late of Lenham, 3rd May 1819 aged 82. Sarah his wife, 3rd May 1821 aged 72. Left surviving two sons and two daughters: Thomas, William, Eliza and Charlotte.
23. Darcas-Attaway FEAKINS wife of William Feakins of the parish of Lenham, 15th March 1821 aged 49 years. William Feakins, June 1843 aged 61.
24. Charles BARNES, 4th May 1876 aged 24.
25. Sarah Ann Hardstone CACKETT, 8th October 1859 aged 21 years eight months. To her lady she was a faithful servant and Oh may the Lord say to her Come thou faithful servant in that last great day. Thomas Cackett her father, 26th August 1843 aged 35 years three months. Left surviving Charlotte Sarah his wife, two sons and one daughter: Viz Daniel, Thomas Edward, and Sarah Ann Hardstone. Thomas Edward son of above, 2nd April 1854 aged 18 years eight months. Daniel, 4th June 1855 aged 23 years three months at Westham in Essex and was buried at the new church. He left surviving Maria his wife and one daughter: Harriet who died at age of 4 years in 1858.
26. Here (lieth the)/ body of…./ [?B]VTO. (?BVTCHER)….who/ des…./ A(pril) the 21st / day…./ forty six/ years 1702. [Repcotes (?) has John Butchas of the parish of Woodchurch buried 27th April 1702.]
27. Benjamin STEARS of Pluckley, 30th November 1853 aged 69. Charlotte his wife, 26th November 1866 aged 77.
28. Elizabeth wife of Thomas CACKETT of Pluckley, October ye twelfth, 1750 aged 75. Thomas Cackett, Farmer, January ye 28th, 1754 aged 60.
29. Thomas CACKETT of this parish, 28th March 1723 aged 77, (73?). Left issue (2or 8?) (two) sons and two daughters. These stones erected by his son Thomas (his executor).
30. William HAYWARD, 6th May 1835 aged 39. Hetty his wife, 27th March 1849 aged 46 leaving four sons and two daughters.
31. Catherine wife of Thomas CACKETT, 2nd June 1714 aged 69 and her two daughters Catherine and (Elizabeth Interred here).
32. H(ere lie)th ye body of William/ [m?].(KINGS)ORTH he died May ye 19th/ 171(2or4?) (4) aged 36 years left issue (4) sons/ (one) daughter (by Mary)/ his …. Wife (also here lieth ye body of Mary his wife, she died February ye 20th) [17?]36 aged (63 y)ears. [Register says he was a mason].
33. Daniel WILKINS of this parish, 4th August 1838 aged 78. Ann his wife, 17th May 1833 aged 67. Had issue ten children, four sons and six daughters: Daniel, Edward, James, John, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Ann, Susannah and Jane.
34. (Broken) In…./ Henery…./ who died ma…./ aged 67 ye…/ Also lieth the Body../ Mary the wife of/ Henery CHEESMAN/ She died March ye 11th 1754, aged 78. (Left issue one son and three daughters viz: Henery, Catherine, Margaret and Elizabeth). [Register states Henery Chisman buried in woollen, 10th March 1736.]
35. Edward PILE, 18th January 1879 aged 88. Ann his wife, 2nd November 1874 aged 82.
36. Robert COOPER November (18th) 1764 aged 58. Catherine his wife and daughter of John and CALHARIN (sic) (and Catherine) SEDWEEKS, May 3rd 1752 aged 44. One son- Henry.
37. Henry COOPER of this parish, 22nd March 1780 aged 52. Ann his wife, 5th October 1790 aged 74. Left two daughters: Catherine and Ann.
38. Edward and Caroline son and daughter of Cooper and Susanna JOY of Ashford. Edward died 20th May 1806 aged twelve months; Caroline, 20th May 1811 aged 2 years (See Note 216).
39. Thomas JOY late of Ashford in this County, 14th July 1827 in his 76th year. Catherine his wife 28th April 1809 in her 59th year. They left issue surviving two sons and two daughters; Cooper, John, Elizabeth and Ann. Thomas their son, 1st March 1795 in his 20th year. [on other side: Ann Joy died 26th October 1855 aged 77. John Joy 10th August 1860 aged 72. Sarah wife of John Joy 7th May 1832 aged 51].
40. George Stephen son of George and Elizabeth TANTON, 2nd October 1874 aged 4 years seven months.
41. Gertrude daughter of Francis and Eliza Palmer GREEN of the Deering Arms in this parish, 21st March 1883 aged 4 years.
41 A. James MILLEN, 20th April 1870 aged 83. Sophia his wife, 19th February 1870 aged 77.
41 B. Richard son of James and Lydia BUSS, 23rd March 1792 aged thirteen months.
42. Albert Edward son of William and Emily RUSSELL, 25th August 1874 aged 5 years.
43. Margaret wife of John SPRINGATE of this parish, 19th August 1843 aged 44.
44. Thomas HOLDSTOCK of this parish, 2nd May 18(?3)4 (1844) aged 69. Mary his wife, 6th June 1852 aged 77. Left issue one son and three daughters; George, Elizabeth, Mary and Mercy.
Plot B. by the South wall of the church.
45. James BACON, 20th May 1882 aged 87. Penelope Bacon his wife, 27th December 1894 aged 81.
46. William DIXWELL, youngest son of Sir Henry OXENDEN, Bart (Baronet ?), of Broome in this County, 25th May 1859 aged 46.
47. Anna Maria only daughter of William EDWARDS esq.and wife of William Dixwell Oxenden, 3rd May 1861 aged 36.
48. Mary CHAMBERS, 17th February 1862 aged 70.
49. John ALFREY, 30th October aged 66 years 1698.
50. Amelia daughter of Esau and Nancy WHITTLE, 4th September 1812 aged 18.
Plot C. Centre of the South part of Churchyard beginning
at apex near the porch and going Eastwards.
51. Elizabeth wife of John STEVENS of this parish 25th August 1816 aged 42. John Stevens, 24th March 1846 aged 74, leaving eight children; James, John, Eliza and Edward by Elizabeth his first wife And Amelia, Mary Ann, Thomas and George by Ann his surviving wife. Ann second wife of above, 21st March 1867 aged 83.
52. Thomas eldest son of John and Ann STEVENS, 23rd June 1847 aged 25.
53. William son of John and Elizabeth STEVENS of this Parish died (Septe)mber 2nd(1804) aged 8 years. Emela (?) (sic) Stevens daughter? Of above (died 14th October 1810 aged six weeks, Mary Stevens died) 11th April 1816 aged 4 years.
54. Maria HOGBEN, 4th November 1863 (8?)aged 62.
55. Miss Grace HUGO, 15th March 1872 in full possession of all her faculties in 90th year.
56. Julia LLOYD, 26th January 1869 aged 33,only child of Mr Lloyd of this parish. Also Mary Anne Elizabeth Lloyd wife of above, 25th August 1871 aged 46.
57. Ann wife of James STEVENS of this parish, 9th March 1827 aged 25 (23) . Leaving one child John-Charles.
58. Edward STEVENS late of Smarden, 29th July 1849 aged 42.
59. Susan wife of William HARENDEN of this parish obijt February ye 20th anno domini 1726/7 Aetatis 37. She had issue one son and two daughters viz: Percival, Sarah and Elizabeth of whom Percival survives. Erected by her husband William Harenden, 14th February 1735 aged 42.
60. Mary Ann wife of C. W. BENNETT Esq. 8th August 1862 aged 31. George Ellerton HIGH Esq. 12th December 1862 aged 54. father of above. Charles Wentworth Bennett Esq. 7th November 1880 aged 52.
61. Charles WOOD of this parish, 17th August 1867 aged 29, leaving Susan – Annie his widow and two children: Henry- Hughes and Annie Appleby.
62. (Altar Tomb) West End:- Heare lyeth the body of Stephen PELL of the age of 70 yeares. Hee was buried the 21st day of July 1643 whoe left issue three sonnes Robert, John and Richard. (South side): Heare allsoe lyeth the body of George Pell/ the youngest sonn of Stephen Pell of (t)h(e) a(g)e/ of 27 yeares he was buried the (13th) day of June 164 (3 or 4). [Register imperfect. For pedigree of Pell see Haslewood’s ‘Memorials of Smarden’.]
63. Bertie child of George and Louisa SERGEANT, 2nd February 1869 aged five months.
64. Minnie CASE, second daughter of Henry and Eliza Case, born in London 15th May 1867, died at Pluckley 16th September 1867.
65. Thomas ROLFE whoe departed this life July the 9th 1698 Hee wanted but four months of beeing 84 yeares of age. Elizabeth Rolfe wife of Thomas Rolfe, 18th February 1688 aged 76.
66. Elias TONGE, 24th June 1676 aged 76. Kateren his wife deeparted this life the third the (15th?) (3rd) day of June 1676 aged - 5 years. They left Esau, Stephan, Elias and Elizabeth.
67. Stephen TONG, the sonne of Stephen Tong, 31st March 1674 aged….
68. C. Y. 1793 - J.Y. 1791 (footstones (to 69).
69. Ann wife of John YORK of the parish of Bethersden, 6th December 1795 aged 40. John and Charlotte children of above. John died 5th December 1791 aged ten weeks; Charlotte, April 1793 aged eight months. She left issue two children Harriet and William.
70. Charles HILLS of the Deering Arms, Pluckley, formerly of Boxley, Kent, 4th April 1875 aged 62. Left surviving three sons – Charles-George, William John and George.
71. John FOSTER of this parish, yeoman, and Sarah his wife. He died 8th March 1794 aged 90, she died 7th November 1776 aged 70. Elizabeth daughter of above, 8th May 1766 aged 32. Left issue surviving three sons and two daughters: Richard, John, George, Mary and Sarah.
72. Sarah daughter of Richard FOSTER of this parish, 27th April 1801 aged 13.
73. Richard FOSTER of this parish, gent, 6th September 1813 aged 75. Near lyeth George Foster 11th(1st) January 1810 aged 65.
74. John LEONARD of this parish, 30th June 1822 in 24th year. Left issue surviving by Henrietta his wife, one son and one daughter:- John and Mary. Also two died in infancy. Martha Leonard died 27th January 1872 aged 73. (John Leonard. Stephen Leonard died 4th November 1849 aged 23 years.)
75. Mary GOULDWELL, 22nd October 1722 aged 72. John Gouldwell, 14th February 1692 in 35th(33rd) year. Left issue five sonns: James, John, Richard, William, Christopher and two daughters, Mary and Joane. [Register – John Goldwell buried 20th Febuary 1692]
76. Christopher GOULDWELL, 14th September 1731 aged (70?)(39). [Register says "from Headcorn"]
77. John GOULDWELL, 25th November 1733 aged 59. [Register says from Little Chart.]
78. Mary CHISMAN the daughter of Edward Chisman, 12th (25th ) April 1680 aged 23 (25).
79. Thomas LEONARD, 13th August 1849 aged 73. Elizabeth his wife, 27th July 1868 aged 87, leaving issue three sons and four daughters ; John, George, William, Mary, Ann, Charlotte and Henrietta.
80. In hope of ye resurrection of ye body to everlasting life here resteth ye body of Elizabeth ye wife of John GREENE of Halden who was buried the 13th day of June 1693 in the 25th year of her age. Left issue one son. Near this resteth the bodies of two of her brothers and two sisters.
81. John ATTAWAY of Little Chart who died ….3, 1754 aged 40 years/ …. three/ ….Mary/ …./ ….
82. Mary DICKENSON, 18th January 1747 in her 69th year. [Her maiden name Mary Gouldwell]
83. Here lyeth the body of Doctor James GOLDWELL who departed this life 25rd (23rd)January 1706 in the 57th (36th) year of his age. He had issue Mary (NOW living) and James and Sarah here also interred. [Regioles ?…James Goldwell of Biddenden Professor of Physick buried 31st January 1706.]
84. Ann daughter of Thomas and Susanna ATTAWAY of Bethersden/ (was a) servant (58 years, died a single woman)/ (20th September)/ 1765 (1763) (aged 73). [In Register spelt Anne Ottaway.]
85. John COX, 17th December 1878 aged 75. Mary Ann his wife, 10th January 1868 aged 63.
86. James HINDS of Little Chart, 7 April 1740 aged 71. Mary Hinds his wife 16 december 1744 aged 6- years
(This completes the stones this position up to a line level with the East end of the Chancel)
Plot D The portion to the East of the Chancel
87. Richard GILES 28 January 1693 aged about 58
88. Jane the wife of Richard GILES who was buried 3rd day of August 1685 about 50 years
89. Richard GILES of this Parish Gent. 24th May 1761 aged 60
90. John GILES, son of Richard and Jane Giles, of this Parish Gent. 12 June 1722 in the 63rd year.
91. Robert GILES, son of Richard and Jane Giles, of this Parish Gent. 7 June 1727 in 61st year.
92. Elizabeth NOWERS the daughter of Thomas Nowers 20 February 1677 age 21 (Register has 1677/8)
93. Joan CRVTTWELL, widdow, 21st October 1681 aged 58 (38). [Register has Cruttall.]
94. Thomas NOWERS (son?) of Thomas Nowers of Pluckley dyed (ye…3th) of September….aged (?7) years.
95. Thomas NOWERS, clothier, sonn of Daniel Now….d….ay 29, 16….who le….and E….abe….(broken).
96. Mr John NOWERS, 7th May 1705 aged 59 Left issue two sons and two daughters; John, Edward, Mary and Sarah.
97. Here lyeth the bodies of Daniell NOWERS, clothier, and Elizabeth his wife, he deceased this life July 1st Anno Domini 1659 aged 40 yeares. She departed this life January 15th Anno Domini 1658 aged 37 years. They had issue five daughters [not in register].
98. Margaret SMITHSON, 9th March 1681 aged 88.
99. Anne daughter of Ino? GODFREY of Euhurst in Sussex who died June ye 27th….10 (broken ? 1710) aged (4)0 years.
100. Anna NEPECKER the daughter of Edward Nepecker, 10th July 1680 aged 28. [Register has Ann Nepeker.]
101. John NEPECKER son of Edward Nepecker, 4th October 1679 aged 25.
102. Edward WEST son of Thomas West and Elizabeth his wife, 26th October in 1698 aged 33 (weeks).
103. Mary NEPECKER, widdow; 18th August 1690 aged about 63 years.
104. Edward NEPECKER 15th October, aged 64, Anno Domini 1673 (5). Left issue to sonns John and Edward and five dafters; Elizabeth, Mary, Anna, Joanna and Sarah.
105. Sarah only daughter of John and Sarah WYBOURN Late of Beckley, Sussex, 13th December 1863 aged 28.
106. Mary wife of James STEVENS of this parish, 18th February 1878 aged 73. Richard Stevens son of above, 22nd March 1835 in his 60th(6th) year.
107. Richard FITCH of this parish, 27th March 1877 aged 71. Left surviving two children, Richard- Frederick and
Flora Louisa. Hannah his wife, 21st April 1868 aged 52. Also William Neppecker Fitch died in America, 19th September 1872 aged 19.
108. Thomas ELLIOTT, 27th April 1840 aged 29. Thomas Elliott his son, 3rd May 1850 aged 12.
109. Edward NEPECKER the third of that name lineally descended, dyed of ye small-pox at Batchellour, February 2nd 1720 in the 30th year of his age.
110. Here lieth the bod(ies of)/ Francis and M(ary)/ son and daughter of Edward NEPECKER. Mary dyed August ye 11th 1710 aged 23 years. Francis died May….1716 aged….and nine months. [Register has Mrs Mary Neppeker. Francis Neppeker a youth.]
111. Thomas BUSS, 5th October 1859 aged 68(3) . Elizabeth his wife, 26th January 1874 aged 73. Alice Buss, granddaughter of above, 9th July 1870 aged 5 years eight months.
112. Christopher FULLAGAR, Gent, formerly of Lenham but late of Smarden, died 25th March (May) 1769 aged (75?) (72): [Register states buried in the woollen 30th May.]
113. Catherine WELLS late wife of Jarman Wells of Bethersden and formerly ye wife of James M….of this parish….lyes buried near this place. She departed this life ye 10th of July 1711(6) aged 88 yeares. [Query was she a Giles?] [Register: widow Wells from Duddington buried 12th July 1716]
114. Richard GILES the son of Richard Giles 21st March 1678 aged 16.
115. Edward POSS, batchelder, sonn of Edward Poss of Pluckley, 23rd day of Aprill in the year 1702. (aged 31 years).
116. Here lieth ye body of John POSS of this parish and Ann his daughter. He ….this/ L….(ye 7th of October)…ember/1718…aged 38 years. Left issue two sons and (3?) daughters. John and Edward, Sarah, Mary and Martha (sic). [Here lieth] the b(ody) of Joanna his wife aged 57(37) years. Her son John Poss aged 37 (33) years.
117. Elizabeth POSS wife of John Poss the daughter of Richard ASHBY who died 28th February 1708(3) aged 20 years and 11 dayes. Elizabeth Poss the daughter of John Poss and Elizabeth his wife died 19th February 1703
aged 18 dayes. This stone given by her father Richard Ashby.
118. Martha daughter of William POSS by Ann his wife, 1st December 1732 (in 23rd year).
119. Jane ASHBEE wife of Richard Ashbee of this parish 11th January 1729 aged 83. Left issue two sons and one daughter; Richard, John and Jane. Richard Ashbee of years parish yeoman, 31st August 1744 aged 92. Left issue two….and one daughter: Rich(ard)….and Ja(ne).
120. George GLASYER son of George and Jane Glasyer, 12th January 1719 aged 7 yeares (and seven months). Elizabeth Glasyer daughter of George and Jane Glasyer, January (11th) 1710 (1719) aged 5 years (and 22 weeks). [Register states who died of the smallpox were buried here from Maidstone 13th January 1719/20].
121. Alice wife of Henry EVENDEN of this parish, 21st December 1911 aged 50.
122. Gladys May (Baby May) daughter of Henry and Alice EVENDEN, 29th March 1901 aged nine months.
123. Eliza Newnham wife of Edward MAYLAM of this parish, 12th April 1873 aged 39. Left surviving ten children: Eliza Newnham, Charlotte, Edward, Alice, William, James- Clark, Lucy, George- Hatch, Frank and Mary. Edward Maylam of Hamstreet (late of Pluckley), 21st March 1900 aged 72.
124. Henry son of George and Pleasance GOTTS of this parish, 17th May 1838 aged 21.
125. Pleasance wife of Mr George GOTTS of this parish, 27th December 1838 aged 59. Left surviving three sons and three daughters: George, Philip, William, Pleasance, Mary and Jane.
126. Margaret wife of John ASHBEE of Little Chart, 22nd February 1758 aged 61. Also John Ashbee, Febuary ye 8th 1761 aged 71. (They had issue five sons and four daughters of whom survive: John, Thomas, Joseph, William, Elizabeth and Margarett).
127. Richard ASHBEE son of John Ashbee and Margaret, he died September ye 20th 17(53?) (1755) aged (33)years. Left issue one daughter, Ann.
128. Mary wife of Richard ASHBEE of this parish, only daughter of Mr Searles GILES of Biddenden by his first wife, who died October 11th 1759 aged 69 years. Richard Ashby (sic) died February 17th 1767 aged 81 years.
129. Joseph ASHBEE of this parish, 11th January 1847 aged 55. Justinian his son, 30th January 1844 aged 11. Eleanor his daughter, 15th November 1835 aged four weeks. Left surviving Eleanor his widow and issue four children: Joseph, James, Richard and Elizabeth.
130. Justinian son of Joseph and Eleanor ASHBEE of this parish, 30th January 1844 aged 11.
131. Eleanor daughter of Joseph and Eleanor ASHBEE, 15th November 1835 aged four weeks.
132. John FITCH of this parish, 16th June 1758 in 74th year. Left surviving Ann Maria Fitch his second wife. Also Mary Fitch wife of John Fitch of this parish, July Ye 30th 1733(5) in ye 66th(60th) year. Also Ezekiel BLACK her first husband and one child by him.
133. John ASHBEE of this parish, 29th October 1833 aged 64. Kitty Ashbee his wife, 15th February 1834 aged 56.
134. Elizabeth wife of John ASHBEE of Little Chart, 14th October 1765 aged 28. She left issue: Margaret, Richard and Charlotte. Susanna second wife of aforesaid John Ashbee Gent, died 2nd September 1810 aged 78. Left issue surviving John and Ann.
135. John ASHBEE Gent of this parish, 7th January 1811 aged 86.
136. Harriet youngest daughter of John and Harriet TAYLOR, 10th April 1912 aged 62.
137. Ann RICHARDS died at Dover, 24th April 1840 aged 73. She was widow of Thomas Richards who was buried at Brighton, 22nd January 1831. Thomas lived 43, Ann 58 years in the service of Mr and Mrs CHOLMELEY DERING.
138. John TAYLOR , 30th October 1866 aged 60. Harriet wife of above died at Courtfield, Kennington, 17th June 1900 aged 84. George son of above died at Montreal, Canada, 17th April 1896 aged 55. Hannah McINTYRE widow daughter of above died 6th September 1906. Interred at Norwood.
139. Susanna wife of John ASHBEE of the parish of Boughton Blean, 22nd November 1801 aged 38 (33), leaving issue five sons and two daughters.
140. Ann wife of Joseph ASHBEE of Charing, 18th June 1772 aged 37. Left five children- one son and four daughters. The above Joseph Ashbee, 21st January 1806 aged 73.
141. Elizabeth wife of Richard ASHBEE of this parish, 28th October 1818 aged 45. Richard Ashbee lately residing at Great Chart, 22nd February 1834 aged 70. Ann his second wife, 2nd January 1838 aged 71.
142. John HILLS of this parish, yeoman, 11th May 1778 aged 58. Ann (Susanna) his wife, 3rd April 1810 aged 72.
143. Mr Richard BUSS of this parish, 10th January 1825 aged 77. Elizabeth his wife, 15th February 1836 aged 83.
144. Mr George NASH, citizen and salter of London. He had two wives both Dorothy’s. By the first he had 11 (13)children of which two daughters survived him. He died June the 9th 1724 in the 70th year of his age. [He was a tender loving husband a kind master and good neighbour. This monument erected by his relict (widow) D.N.].
145. Robert SPRINGETT, 12th March 1868 aged 59.
145A. To members of the WHITTINGTON and WEBB families the last internment be that of Elizabeth wife of Edward BLAXLAND of Linsted, died 5th August 1861.
145B. Mr George GOODING of this parish, Grocer, died 15th February 1738 aged 75. Ann his wife, 20th August 1742 aged 68. By her he had five children, two sons and three daughters of whom Ino and Pegewal died in the Indieas.
145C. This Vault was erected October 1802 by John WHITTINGTON and William WEBB.
Plot E. To the North of the Chancel.
146. Daniel FITCH Gent, 29th December 1800 aged 82. Issue by Mary his wife six children: Richard, William, Daniel, Nepeker and Mary. John died in infancy. Mary, 8th November 1799 aged 39. Mary wife of above Daniel Fitch, 21st February 1803 aged 6(5?) (63) years.
147. Mary wife of John RUCKE of Norton in this County, 8th November 1799 aged 50 (after a few days illness having
been married only fifteen days).
148. (Jane the daughter of Jo)hn NEPECKER, died 29th May 1702 aged 50. [ Death register: Jane Nepecker buried 3rd June 1702].
149. (Altar tomb) North. Here lieth the body of Dan NEPECKER who died March the 25th 1711 aged 62. [Register says Daniell Nepeker yeoman and butcher buried 31st March 1711.] West. Here lieth ye body of Jane ye daughter of Richard and Mary FITCH who died May the 14th 1720 in the 6th year of her age. South. Here lieth interred the body of Richard Nepecker who died July the 18th 1727 aged 82 years. East. Here lieth the body of Mary daughter of Richard Fitch by Mary his wife. She died January 1(?7)(?3)2 aged 17.
150. Mr Neppeker FITCH of Pluckley Thorn in this parish, Yeoman, 8th December 1857 aged 79. Sarah wife of above, 10th October 1835 aged 58. Left surviving one son and two daughters: Richard, Mary and Louisa.
151. Daniel FITCH, 3rd March 1896 aged 82. Hannah his wife, 20th October 1913 aged 64.
152. Mr Richard FITCH of this parish, yeoman, 1st January 1851 aged 85.
153. Peggy wife of Daniel FITCH, 7th June 1816 aged 36. Also four of their children died in infancy. Left surviving William, Eliza, Harriet, Margaret and Daniel. Above Daniel Fitch, 14th February 1828 aged 57.
153. William FITCH late of the precincts of the Blackfriars, Canterbury, Esq, son of the late Daniel Fitch Esq. of this parish, 1st July 1842 aged 75.
154A. Alfred Roe BURROWS, 20th January 1891 aged 61.
154B. Emily Mary youngest daughter of Sir Henry OXENDEN Bart? (Baronet?) of Broome Park in this county. Born 1st December 1814, died 25th April 1890. Eliza Oxenden born 30th July 1810 died 23rd July 1898.
155. Thomas JONES, 3rd February 1872 aged 70. Left surviving Sarah his wife and two children, John Thomas
and Sally Mahlon.
156. To our Dear Father and Mother, George Hayward died 4th February 1914 aged 56, Tryphena Louisa HAYWARD, 27th March 1902 aged 49. Also Emma Ann WOOLLEY, daughter of above, 27th May 1909 aged 30.
Plot D, continuation of Plot C from a line East of the chancels.
For the portion west of this line see Nos 51 to 86.
157. Richard ACRES (for 47 years) the faithful clerk of this Parish, 6th November 1879 aged 76.
158. Mr William STEVENS of this parish, 9th June 1844 aged 74. Sarah his wife, 24th December 1853 aged 85. Left issue surviving four sons, William, John, Charles and James.
159. James STEVENS of this parish, 17th March 1875 aged 68 Rebekah his wife, 5th December 1896 aged 85 leaving four sons and five daughters.
160. Hester DAY, 28th August 1831 aged 47. Emily Day, born 13th September 1859 died 2nd January 1863.
161. William DAY, 10th June 1890 aged 73.
162. John WRAIGHT late of Bethersden, 11th December 1821 (1824) aged 57. Left issue surviving by Mary his wife two sons and two daughters: Thomas, John, Ester and Sarah. Mary his wife, 15th May 1847 aged 72.
163. Elizabeth wife of John WRIGHT (WRAIGHT) of this parish, 11th May 1859, (leaving one son and two daughters: Sarah, John and Elizabeth). John Wright, 21st December 1876 aged 78.
164. John BOURNE of this parish, 27th January 1805(1815) aged 64. Ann his wife, 4th April 1821 aged 79. Issue one son and four daughters: Richard, Mary, Ann, Hester and Charlotte. Near lies John and Elizabeth son and daughter of above.
165. Richard BOURNE of this parish, 11th February 1832 aged 55.
166. Mr John ELLISS of Rodmersham in this county, 5th January 1847 (1817) aged 91.
167. Lydia wife of James BUSS, 17th November 1810 aged 46. Left surviving three sons, James, Jesse and Daniel.
168. James BUSS, 1st February 1795 aged 31. Left Lydia his wife and three sons, James, Jesse and Daniel.
169. Daniel BUSS, 11th(14th) October 1819 aged 26.
170. Catherine wife of Stephen STREETER of this parish, 22nd October 1832 aged 23. Stephen Streeter, 27th March 1891 aged 80.
171. Here lyeth the body of Thomas OVENS, cloth worker who departed this life June ye 11th day 1713 aged 77 years who left issue one daughter Elizabeth. Here lyeth the body of Susana Ovens the wife of Thomas Ovens who departed this life June ye second day 1713 aged 80 years. [Register. Thomas Ovins, Sheerman, buried 15th June 1713.]
171A. Emmely- Harriot daughter of William and Harriot RUSSELL of Lenham in this county, died 8th January 1837 aged 8 years. William son of above William and Harriot Russell, 4th May 1834 aged eighteen weeks.
171 B. Thomas RUSSELL of this parish, yeoman, 10th August 1837 aged 69. Mary his wife, 7th May 1811 aged 44.
Left issue two children, William and Sarah.
171 C. Mary RUSSELL of this parish, 13th October 1827 aged 57.
171 D. Thomas RUSSELL of this parish, yeoman, 26th November 1800 aged 72. Left Margaret his wife a widow by whom he had issue one son and three daughters: Thomas, Mary, Kitty and Peggy. Margaret his wife 7th May 1811 aged 64.
171 E. Margaret daughter of John and Kitty ASABEE of Egerton, 10th November 1816 aged 20.
172. Miriam wife of Richard WALKER of this parish, 7th February 1742/3 aged 50. Had issue two children, George and Catherine. On right lies Richard Walker, 7th August 1748 in his 50th year.
173. John HUGHES of this parish, 22nd June 1841 aged 72. Mary his wife, 2nd November 1835 aged 65. Richard their son, August (5th) 1829 aged 25. Jane their daughter 1st May 1832 aged 25. Thomas and Mary son and daughter who died in infancy. Left surviving three sons and three daughters: John, William, George, Ann- Elizabeth, Elizabeth and Sarah.
174. John HUGHES of this parish, 6th April 1808 aged 72. Ann his wife, 21st March 1804 aged 67. Issue six children: John, Richard, William, Thomas, Ann and Elizabeth. William died 24th April 1792 aged 19.
175. Walter son of Thomas and Mary-Ann MISSING of this parish, 8th January 1865 aged 2 years and eleven months.
175 A. Thomas SIMMONS of this parish, 6th May 1783 aged 49. Left issue Jacob, Mary, Thomas and Charlotte.
175 B. Ann SIMMONS of this parish, 17th July 1797 age 28. Left issue two sons and one daughter: John, Thomas and Sarah.
176. Abraham JARVIS late of this parish, 19th June 1811 aged 34. Thomas Jarvis his brother, 5th January 1825 aged 50.
177. Edward John SPICER of Nesperhawk in Smarden formerly of this parish, 5th July 1862 aged 66. Eliza his
wife, 20th June 1899 aged 93.
178. Fitch SPICER of this parish, yeoman, 21st June 1832 aged 62. Mary his wife, 28th May 1827 aged 56. Left issue surviving two sons, Edward- John and Richard.
178 a. Emma SPICER, 30th October 1832 aged 2 years.
178 b. Mary Ann SPICER, 3rd December 1822 aged 2 years six months.
179. John TUCKER, 31st July 1878 aged 83. Ann his wife, 4th August 1885 aged 83.
180. Jane wife of Thomas ASHBEE of this parish, 11th September 1748 aged 61. Left issue one son and two daughters: John, Jane and Mary. Thomas Ashbee of this parish, mason, 17th October 1765 in ye (70th ?) (79th) year.
181. George MISSING of this parish, 13th December 1882 aged 69. (Inserted- Sarah his wife daughter of the late John HUGHES of Stanford Bridge of this parish died 27th June 1892 in 80th year) Leaving three sons and one daughter: John- Richard, Jane, Horatio and James- William. Also of the deceased children of above: George died 5th June 1840 aged one year; Mary-Ann, 27th August 1840 aged 5 years; Henry 5th January 1854 aged five months; Elizabeth 15th October 1860 aged 29; Thomas 25th August 1870 aged 26.
182. Thomas son of George and Sarah MISSING, of Baker Farm of this parish, 25th August 1870 aged 26.
183. Elizabeth wife of Charles KINGSNORTH and daughter of George and Sarah MISSING of this parish, 15th October 1860 aged 29, leaving one son George-Henry.
184. William HIGHES late of Stanford Bridge in this Parish, 28th February 1880 aged 78. Elizabeth Mary his daughter, 10th December 1857 aged 5 years.
185. William RUSSELL, 20th September 1872 aged 70.
186. William son of William and Jane MAYLAM of Pivington in this parish, 18th October 1856 aged seven months.
187. Elizabeth Mary daughter of Edward John and Eliza SPICER, 13th September 1869 aged 35. Edgar Stevens son of above, 3rd November 1869 aged 22.
188. Abraham JARVIS late of this parish, 30th August 1785 aged 45. Mary his wife, 9th December 1818 aged 72.
They had issue eight children, six of which survived him, two sons and four daughters: Mary, Elizabeth, Thomas,
Abraham, Sarah and Ann.
189. [Square monument] Near this place lies the body of Walter son of William and Barbara PLATT, November ye 8th 1766 aged 16years eight months. // William Platt late of this parish 16th September 1765 aged 67// Barbara Platt wife of William Platt late of this parish, Gent. She was daughter of Mr Walter KINNEIR late of Highworth in the county of Wiltshire, apothecary. She died 6th May 1778 aged 71// (Near this place lies William son of William and Barbara Platt who died an infant 1749.) [Register states how Mrs Platt paid 10 shillings and six pence to the Rector for a "Pillar".]
190. Eliza McDERMOTT wife of Matthew Charles Mc Dermott, born 3rd April 1803, died 25th December 1835.
191. In memory of Mr Richard (Ralph) PLATT of this parish departed this life 22nd day of May in the year of our Lord 17(75?) (1734) and in (80th ?) year of his age. Here also lies ye body of Mrs Phillis Platt his wife. She died the 12th day of September (April) in the year (1728). [Bethersden marble much decayed]. [Register has Mr Ralph Platt a cooke buried 27th May 1734.]
192. Sarah wife of John ASHBEE of Pevington in this parish, 24th October 1761 aged 41. John Ashbee, 22nd April 1789 aged 73. Left issue surviving by Sarah his late wife two sons and two daughters, John, Thomas….(underground) (Sarah and Esther and left Elizabeth).
193. Mr Nathe COLLINGTON, 23rd April AD 1736 aged 55. This stone is erected by his widow and three children. He was the eldest son of the Rev. Nathane Collington who was Rector of this parish 63 years and died AD 1735 aged 95 (?93).
194. Mary wife of John HILLS of this parish, daughter of Thomas and Jane ASHBEE (sic) died 16th February (7)3 (1773) aged 51 (34) .[buried in the woollen 21st February 1773].
195. Mrs Mary COLLINGTON wife of Nat. Collington of this parish, 21st November 1766 aged 70. Ann daughter of above Mary and Nat Collington, 30th March 17 (?65) (1755) aged 55 (35). [Register Mrs Mary Collington buried in the woollen 26th November, Ann buried in the woollen 3rd April.]
196. John PEARCE, 13th December 1885 aged 88. Harriet his wife, 18th January 1868 aged 71. Louisa PILE, 11th May 1883. Emma Pile, 1st May 1849 aged 2.
197. Elizabeth daughter of Jesse and Ann SPICER of this parish, 24th March 1840 aged 30.
198. Jeremiah HONEY of this parish, 16th February 1804 aged 72. Left surviving three sons and one daughter: James, Jeremiah, Richard and Sarah. Also John died in infancy. Sarah his wife and daughter of John and Sarah FOSTER of this parish, (4th) February 1825 aged 83.
199. Jesse SPICER of this parish who was killed by a Ninepin Bowl, 20th May 1772 aged 27 years. He had issue three children: Ann, Catherine and Jesse. Catherine died 2nd January 1773 aged 2 years. All of you who come to my grave to see, Prepare your souls to follow me. Repent in time make no delay, For I in haste was snatched away.
200. Elizabeth SPICER late of this parish, 6th February 1790 aged 67. Titus Spicer, 27th July 1799(2) aged 81. Left issue two sons and one daughter: Egerton, Thomas and Elizabeth.
201. Egerton SPICER, 17th August 1795 aged 44. Left issue by Ann his wife, two sons, Jesse and Thomas.
202. Ashbee SPICER late of Headcorn, 3rd(31st) August 1817 (1847) aged 74. Elizabeth his wife, 22nd April 1836 aged 61. Mary their daughter, 17th October 1835 aged 29. Richard son of Ashbee and Elizabeth Spicer of Headcorn, 1st February 1831 aged 25. Harriot their daughter, 1st November 1831 aged 16. John their son, 6th February 1833 aged 29 (Jesse their son, 2nd July 1842 aged 28).
203. George SMITH d…...18 aged….Ann Smith his wife and daughter of Elizabeth and Ashbee SPICER, 23rd July 18(?4) (1843) aged 36.
204. William WELLER, 28th February 1876 aged 85. Mary Weller, 26th November 1857 aged 60. Richard Weller, 20th January 1853 aged 25. Jane Weller, 20th March 1854 aged 20. Amy Weller, 18th October 1855 aged 15.
205. Jesse SPICER of this parish, 31st January 1864 aged 91. Ann his wife of this parish daughter of Mr John ASHBEE of Dowl street, 31st March 1814 aged 39. Elizabeth their daughter, 4th January 1801 aged nineteen months. Charlotte their daughter, 14th May 1816 aged 2 years. Also Elizer, George and John died in infancy. Left surviving one son and four daughters: Richard, Sally, Ann, Harriot and Elizabeth.
206. Elizabeth wife of Jesse SPICER of this parish, 3rd May 1837 aged 64. Left issue surviving one son and one daughter: George and Elizabeth Ann.
207. Mr Thomas SPICER late of this parish, 25th April 1819 aged 60.
208. Thomas WOODGATE late of this parish, 17th February 1798 aged 34. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife one son and three daughters: Thomas, Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah. Also James died an infant, 29th August 1795 aged nineteen weeks. Elizabeth his wife, 10th October 1841 aged 80.
209. Thomas SPICER, 26th December 1800 aged 74. Left issue by Elizabeth his first wife four sons and one daughter: Titus, Thomas, Jesse, John and Mary. Also by Ann his widow three sons and two daughters: Ashbee, William, Job, Elizabeth and Abigail.
210. John HEATHFIELD of Smarden, 24th January 1832 aged 66. Elizabeth his wife, 1st December 1848 aged 77. Left surviving six sons and two daughters: Thomas, Spicer, George, John, David, Job, Mary and Harriet. Also William died 24th May 1837 aged 31 and George died, 25th April 1882 aged 79.
211. Elizabeth MEXTED of this parish, 22nd December 1811 aged 22.
212. (behind 208) Thomas WOODGATE late of this parish, 1st June 1829 aged 36. Left issue surviving by Louisa Maria his wife one son and four daughters: Thomas, Anne, Louisa-Maria, Elizabeth and Emily.
213. Edward DAVIS of Headcorn late of Staplehurst, 26th February 1839 aged 69. Louisa Maria wife of Edward Davis of Staplehurst, 4th May 1824 aged 57. Ann their daughter, 5th February 1813 aged 12. Edward Mason Davis widower, son of above, 15th September 1824 aged 29. Left surviving one son, Edward Mason.
214. Stephen ELSE of this parish, 16th November 1826 aged 76. Left issue surviving by Mary his wife, three sons and three daughters: Stephen, John, Joseph, Elizabeth, Hester, and Ann. Mary his wife, 4th February 1837 aged 90.
215. Stephen ELSE of this parish, 28th August 1847 aged 74. Elizabeth widow of above 13th October 1857 aged 81.
216. (Very large flatstone near Eastern wall of yard) In a vault beneath are deposited Cooper JOY of Ashford in this county, 3rd July 1851 aged 69. Susannah wife of above 10th July 1855 aged 75. Likewise the son and daughters of the above: Caroline Susannah wife of Thomas CASTLE, 29th February 1844 aged 27. Elizabeth Eliza Castle, 17th January 1845 aged eleven months. Jesse, 26th October 1846 aged 36. Eliza wife of William John HILL, 6th May 1851 aged 36. Thomas, 6th January 1870 aged 66. Sophia, 5th March 1891 aged 83. Alfred, 8th November 1893 aged 81.
217. William BASEDEN late of this parish, 29th November 1834 in 89th year. Mary his wife, 11th December 1826 in 83rd year. At right hand lieth three of their children: Mary, William and Sarah.
218. Charlotte daughter of William and Mary BASEDEN of this parish, 18th November 1805 aged 18.
218 A. Emely PEAL, 10th May 1851 aged two months.
219. An old low tomb of Bethersden marble. No inscription now visible.
220. Hugh McKAIL native of Ayrshire, Scotland, 10th April 1871 aged 36.
221. John CORNISH, 1st October 1881 aged 60.
222. (First of five small crossheaded stones) Arthur William infant son of John and Elizabeth NEVE, 19th April 1858 aged eleven months.
223. Ellen NEVE infant daughter, March 1855 aged four weeks (and five days).
224. John Rubie NEVE, infant son, 1st September 1850 aged four months.
225. Elizabeth and Jane twin daughters of John and Elizabeth NEVE. Elizabeth died 12th October 1850 aged 1 year eight months; Jane, 26th April 1854 aged 5 years three months.
226. Edgar Maylam NEVE son of John and Elizabeth NEVE, 8th July 1864 aged 13.
227. In affectionate memory (by the three sons) of the late John William BOARD formerly station master at Pluckley who was killed in the execution of his duty, 7th November 1850 aged 29. "There is but a step between me and death". Jane his wife, 7th January 1875 aged 53. For the past 24 years ladies attendant at the Dover station much respected by all who knew her. Harriet infant daughter of above, 1st March 1851 aged two months. Henry brother of the late John William Board surviving him only a few months, 10th January 1851 aged 24.
The ground to the North of walk from N.W. gate to N.E. gate is new except a narrow slip in this are:-
228. Martha Jane only daughter of Samuel FOREMAN and wife of Robert WALKER, born 12th November 1847, died 27th April 1883.
229. Sarah wife of Richard ROSE of this parish, 11th November 1834 aged 43. Left issue surviving four sons and two daughters: Richard, Samuel, Frend, Joseph-Alexander, Sarah Ann and Eliza.
230. Edward John SELWYN M.A. Rector of this Parish for 20 years, 15th August 1893 aged 71.
231. In the new part of the yard are stones to: EXCELL. GLOVER. BALDOCK. BUTLER. COOPER. BARNES (of Fridd farm in Bethersden) RUDD. STROVER. MILES. SMALL. DUNGATE. ROOTES. GOLDSMITH. ASHENDEN (of Northiam). WISE. BEALE. COLYER. And DERING (a large Family grave) all of recent date.
In the Church
232. (In front of steps into chancel) Here lieth ye body of Mary ye wife of ye Reverend Mr COLLINGTON. She died July ye 10th 1722 aged 73.
233. (Next to 232) A stone with matrices of two heater-shaped shields and a two line inscription.
In Nave near chancel:
234. Sacred to the memory of Philadelphia wife of John HOUGHTON Regimental Quarter Master of His Majesty’s 25th Light Dragoons and eldest daughter of John PILE of this parish, who departed this life, 25th June 1819 aged 33 on her passage from the East Indies on board the ship La Belle Alliance.
235. (Brass North wall of Chancel) To Right Rev. Ashton OXENDEN DD. Sixth son of Sir Henry Oxenden, Bart (Baronet?) Born at Broome in the parish of Barham, 28th September 1808 died at Biarrity, February 22nd 1892. Curate of Barham 1833-40 and 21 years Rector of Pluckley. On August 1st 1869 consecrated Bishop of Montreal and Metropolitan of Canada which he resigned on failing health in 1878.
236. (Brass) Frances Elizabeth BIDEN formerly of Macclesfield, died while visiting at Pluckley Rectory, 20th July 1916 aged 81. Interred at Norwood Cemetery.
237. (Mural, South Aisle) Sacred to the memory of Mr James BACON who was upwards of 50 years the faithful steward of Sir Edward Cholmely DERING Bart (Baronet?), by whom this tablet is erected in grateful acknowledgement of his long and faithful services. He died universally regretted, 20th May 1882 in the 88th year of his age.
South Aisle continued.
238. (On floor) Here lieth the body of Ino KINGSLAND who died October 20th 1762 aged 72. Also Ann his wife who was daughter of the Rev. Nath. COLLINGTON, She departed this life, October 13th 1769 aged 76.
239. On the Screen of the South Chancel :- Orate p bono Statu antho DERING milit goi hane capellam P Ricum Dering Armig. Fondatam Ao Dm 1475 reparavit et ornavit Anno Dom 1635. Dilexi decorem Domus Dei.
Nave:
240. Brass on floor of Nave. Man in armour with helmet and sword and dog at his feet. Hic iacet Ricus MALEMAINS armg qui obiit XXIIII die meus Augusti Ao Dom In oCCCCc.xl cui aie ppiciet deu Ame.
241. Small brass, man in armour no helmet, his sword crossed behind him, horse at his feet. No inscription. There is a sketch and note in Harl. M.S. 5805 fol.328 "Johes DERING de Surrenden Dering armig sepultus in Eeclia de Pluckley 9.H.8". His will was proved 14th October 1517.
On floor within Communion rails.
242. Here lyeth interred ye body of Mrs Mabella BETTENHAM widdow. A person of that Eminent Vertue and Goodness that she was right Esteemd and Belovd by all that knew her. She departed this life April ye 4th day 1710 in ye….year of her life. Hoslapides posuit Percifull Austin. [Mrs Mabella Bettenham widdow buried April 11th 1710. She was daughter of Edward Chowte Esq. of Old Surrenden in Bethersden. Baptised there 18th August 1625 buried at Pluckley 11th April 1710. Married Frances Bettenham of Shurland who died 1677. See Berry’s Kent Pedigrees. 265.]
243. Her lieth ye body of Rev. Nathe COLLINGTON. He died 14th of December 1735 aged 93. He was Rector of Pluckley 63 years. ["The Rev. Mr Nathaniel Collington Rector of Pluckley dyed December 14th and was buried the 18th of the same month Aetat 93."]
244. In obilum religiossimae mafronae Rebeccae vxoris Johannis COPLEY, rectoris houis Ecclesiae Pluckley nobili. Mohronorum alias moonorum in pago Corn ovallensi familiie orionda corpus huic sepulchro animam legavit deo. Decimo die mensis martii ann….peratae salutis 1622 [verse]. [Register has "Rebecca Copley wife of John Copley parson, buried 10th March 1622" also "1638 Mrs Alyce Copley the wife of John Copley, parson, buried August 31". John Copley was thrice married (1) Rebecca Moone ; (2) Alice, (3) Martha. He died 2nd June 1662 aged 85 and was buried in the chancel at Ashford. M.I. His widow Martha dying 1663 gave 20 shillings for annual sermon at Ashford. See Die. Nat. Biog. Account of family. Surrey Archaeological Society Vol.XI 2 P. 172 Pedigrees in Berry Surrey pedigree p. 84.]
245. Here lyeth the body of Major Anthony NOWERS of this parish lamented and beloved by all that knew him. He dyed in the 54th year of his age upon Christmas Day 1679. Here also lieth the body of Elizabeth Nower widow and relict of the above named Anthony Nower who departed this life the 22nd day of April 1726 in the 80th yeare of her age. [Register: "Mr Anthony Nowers was buried in woollen December 30th 1679. Mrs Elizabeth Nowers widow buried from Biddenden April 17th.]
246. Here lyeth interred ye body of Mrs Mabella AUSTIN daughter of Mrs Mabella BETTENHAM widdow. She was a devout Xian, an excellent wife, a true lover of her friends and neighbours . She departed this life, August ye 30th day 1711 in ye 57th year of her age. [In Register spelt AUSTEN, buried 3rd September.]
247. ….lieth the body / ….ne NOWERS / ….daughter of / Mr Anthony Nowers / ….abeth his wife / ….died the 5th of / ….ary in the / ….year of…. [Register- "Ann daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Nowers widdow buried in woollen February ye 7th 1679/80.]
Monuments formerly existing in the South Chancel.
248. A Brass to Richard DERING and two wives is engraved in Weever page 293. He was the son of John Dering with rhyming epitaph.
249. The matrix of a brass to a female enclosed by an incised border, having in the four corners the traces of shields. apparently for:- Christiana filia senior et coheres Johis Haut armig uxor et eelicta Johis Dering armig. Sepulta in ecclia de Pluckley 13 E. 4. 1473. (Harl 5805 f. 331)
249A Flat stone "In memory of Anthony Nowers aged 54 1672" (Philip Parsons).
In the Nave.
250. A gravestone under which lies "Henry Malemaines Esquire". Weever page 294. Also in Le Neve. Harl. 3917.
Benefactions
(Marble Tablets in the South Porch)
251. Benefactions to the poor of this parish. William HILLS gave certain pieces of land known as Knock Land lying in the parish of Bethersdan containing 16 acres. 1 rood. 10 perches now let at a yearly rent of £24.0.0 Also by an unknown donor one piece of land situated at Prebbles Hill in this Parish containing 1acre. 1 rood. 1 perch now let at a yearly rent of £2.15.0. The above Charities are distributed annually on the 21st day of December. This tablet was erected in memory of the above donors by: James Bacon and William Maylam, Churchwardens 1866.
On opposite wall:
251. Benefactions. Mr James Bacon formerly a churchwarden of this parish bequeathed an Annuity of £10 forever to be distributed on New Year’s Day by the Rector in the manner following: Namely ten shillings each to the oldest widows, and twenty shillings each to the oldest married couples of good character, to be selected by the Rector and Churchwardens. The same Donor gave the Sixth Bell in the Belfry and the stained glass East window in the chancel. Edward John Selwyn M.A. Rector.: William Maylam and Thomas Standen, Churchwardens. 1866.
252. Newspaper cutting included from ‘The Kentish Express’ 1.1. 1921:-
Christmas Services- The Christmas Services included two on Christmas Day and three on Sunday, December 26th. At the former, there were used for the first time the handsome pair of alms dishes, recently presented to the church by Mr Lewis Duncan of Pluckley. The decorations were ably carried out by a committee of ladies. The bell ringers opened with an early peal on Christmas morning. The services were all choral, Mrs Springett being at the organ. The anthem was the popular "When Shepherds came to Bethlehem" and the carol "The Child of Bethlehem", the connecting words being said by the Rector in the pulpit. A Christmas greeting in poetry composed by the Rev. G.A. Manley (recently Missioner), was read after the carol. At the children’s service gifts were offered for the children in the hospital.
Perhaps Cutting saved because of a family relationship with Lewis Duncan the donor of the alms dishes? (C.L.P)
Index of Names and Places
Name Index
Acres 157
Alfrey 49
Anderson 15
Appleby 16 (61)
Asabee 171B
Ashbee, Ashby 117. 119.
126-131. 133-135. 139-141.
180. 192. 194.(202.203).
205. (209).
Ashenden 231
Attaway (23). 81. 84.
Austin 242. 246.
Bacon 45. 237. 251. 252.
Baldock 231
Barnes 24. 231.
Barten 19
Baseden 217. 218.
Bassett 20
Beale 231
Bennett 60
Bettenham 242. 246.
Biden 236
Black 132
Board 227
Bourne 164-165
Brooker 8. 17. 18.
Bryant 20
Burrows 152 A. 41B.
Buss 11. 12. 111. 143.
167-169
Butler 231
Cackett 25. 28. 29. 31.
Calharin 36
Case 64
Castle 216
Chambers 48
Checksfield 20
Cheesman, Chisman 34,78.
Chowte 242
Clark 20 (vis)
Collington 193, 195, 232, 238,
243.
Colyer 231
Cooper 36-38 (216) 231
Copley 244
Cornish 221
Cox 85
Cruttwell 93
Davis 213
Day 4. 160. 161.
Dering 137. 231. 237. 239.
241. 248. 249.
Dickenson 82
Dixwell (46)
Dungate 231
Edwards 47
Egerton (200. 201)
Ellerton (60)
Elliott 108
Ellis, Elliss 10. 166.
Else 214. 215.
Evenden 121. 122.
Excell 231
F… 5
Feakins 22. 23.
Fitch 107. 132. 146. 149.
150-154.
Foreman 228
Foster 71-73. 198.
Fullagar 112
Giles 87-91. 114. 128.
Glasyer 120
Glover 231
Godfrey 99
Goldsmith 231
Gooding 145 B
Goodwin 20
Gotts 124. 125.
Gouldwell 75-77. 83.
Green (4). 41. 80.
Handley 3
Hardstone (25)
Harenden 59
Haute 249
Hayward 30. 156.
High 60
Hill 216
Hills 70. 142. 194. 251.
Hinds 86
Hogben 20. 54.
Holdstock 44
Honey 198
Houghton 234
Hughes 173. 174. 181. 184.
Hugo 55
Jarvis 176. 188.
Jones 155Joy 38. 39. 216
Kingsland 238
Kingsnorth 32. 183
Kinneir 189
Knatchbull- Huggesson 20
Knight 6
Leonard 74. 79.
Lloyd 56
M… 113
M….orth 32
Malmaines 240. 250
Manley 252
Mannering 21
Marchant 20
Maylam 123. 186.
Mc Dermott 190
Mc Intyre 138
McKail 220
Mexted 211
Miles 20. 231.
Millen 41A
Missing 175. 181-183.
Moon 14
Nash 144
Nepecker 100. 101. 103.
104. (107) 109. 110. (146)
148. 149. (150).
Neve 222-226
Newnham (123)
Norden 9
Nowers 92. 94-97. 245. 247.
249a
Ovens 171
Oxenden 46. 47. 154B. 235.
Palmer (41)
Parsons 249A
Payne 13
Peal 218A
Pearce 196
Pell 62
Pile 1. 20 (vis) 35. 196. 234.
Platt 189. 191.
Poss 115- 118.
Richards 137
Roe 154 A.
Rolfe 65
Rose 229
Rootes 231
Rucke 147Rudd 231
Russell 42. 171a, b, c, d.
185.
Sedweeks 36
Selwyn 230
Sergeant 63
Simmons 175 A &B
Skinner 20
Small 231
Smith 7. 203.
Smithson 98
Spicer 177. 178. 187. 197.
199-203. 205-207.209.
Spriggett 252
Springate, Springett 43,
145.
Stears 27
Stevens 51-53. 57. 58. 106.
158. 159.
Streeter 170
Strover 231
Tanton 40
Tapply 10
Taylor 136. 138.
Tonge 66. 67.
Tucker 174
Underdown 20
Waite 20
Walker 172. 228.
Webb 145 A& C.
Weeks 2
Weller 204
Wells 113
Wentworth (60)
West 102
Whittington 145 A &C.
Whittle 50
Wilkins 33
Wise 231
Wood 20 (vis) 61
Woodcock 20
Woodgate 208. 212.
Woolley 156
Wraight 162. 163.
Wybourn 105
York 69
Young 68.
Places Index
Ashford 38. 39. 216. 244.
Beckley 105
Bethersden 64. 84. 113. 162. 231.
Biddenden 128. 245.
Broome [Barham] 46. 235.
Boughton Blean 139
Boxley 70
Brighton 137
Canterbury 154
Charing 140
Culverthorpe [ Lincs] 3
Demerara 16
Dover 137
Dunton Green 6
Egerton 171 B
Ewhurst 99
Great Chart141
Halden 80
Hamstreet 123
Headcorn 202. 213.
Highworth, Wilts 189
Kennington 138
Lenham 22. 23. 112.
Little Chart 81. 86. 126. 134.
London 64
Citizen & salt 144
Macclesfield 236
Northiam 231
Norton 147
Pluckley:-
Baker Farm 182
Deering Arms 41. 70.
Dowl Street 205
Pevington 186. 192.
Pluckley Thorn 157
Stanford Bridge 181. 184.
Surrenden Deering 3
Rodmersham 166
Smarden 15. 58. 112. 210.
Nesperhawk 177
Staplehurst 213
Westham, Essex 25General
Army 8. 20. 234.
Apothecary 189
Clothier 95. 97.
Clothworker 171
Farmer 28
Missioner 252
Parish Clerk 157
Plumber 15
Rector 193. 230. 243. 244.
Yeoman 71. 119. 142. 150. 152. 178.
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Plaxtol Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Plaxtol Church, noted by Leland L. Duncan (no date when recorded). Typed up by Dawn Weeks. Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plans of location of gravestones in Plaxtol Churchyard.
South west corner
1. William KNOWLES of Old Soar in this Parish Bachelor 17 May 1811 aged 58.
2 Flat in rails Mary Emily MILNER youngest daughter of William Mordaunt Milner died April 3 185(?7) aged 73.
3. Mr William DRUMMOND of this Parish died 25 November 1804 aged 83. Frances Drummond his wife 3 June 1810 aged 78.
4. Hester wife of Edward HUBBART February ye 8 1757 aged 46.
5. Henry HUBBART April ye 9 1712 aged 75.
Along western slip
6. Mary wife of William BECKE of this Parish, Bricklayer, 26 December 1813 aged 65. William Becke 13 March 1820 aged 79. Thomas Becke their son 5 February 1814 aged 46.
6A. Behind 6. In memory of Ann daughter of Richard and Ann RICHARDSON who died ------ 14 1773 ------ aged (under grass).
6B. Little stone on Sextons house:- In memory of Hannah ROGERS died 16 May 1854 aged 45. John her husband 20 May 1878 aged 73.
7. Three footstones (early) (a) --, (b)---, (c) MH
8. Small (Portrait) James HAYES June ye 13 1740 aged 74.
9. William BUSS of this Parish July ye 12 1762 aged 64. Ann his wife 11 February 1763 aged 59. Left issue one son and 4 daughters viz William, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary and Sarah. Also John their son who died an infant.
10. John Wilkins BUSS Land surveyor son of late William and Elizabeth Buss of this Parish 5 April 1831 aged 39. Mary Ann Sutton Buss, sister of above 5 September 1842 aged 49. Sarah their sister 23 October 1855 aged 58.
11. Mr William BUSS of this Parish 16 March 1816 aged 71. Left issue by his wife Elizabeth 3 sons and 3 daughters William, Mary Ann Sutton, John Wilkins, Sarah, Dorothy Mason and Samuel Sutton. Also Elizabeth Buss relict of William Buss 18 December 1844 aged 80. Edward their son died 11 November 1812 aged 17. Mr William Buss son of above William and Elizabeth Buss late of 109 Upper Thames Street London 8 February 1866 aged 75.
12. John GODDEN of this Parish 14 November 1741 aged 71. Katherine ye wife of John Godden of this parish December ye 26 1724 aged 57.
North western triangle
13. Edward STILL son of William and Elizabeth Still of this Parish 9 July 1808 aged 20.
14. Thomas STILL 8 December 1863 aged 75. Mary his wife 9 September 1863 aged 77. Sarah daughter of above 24 September 1848 aged 23.
15. William STILL of this Parish 22 February 1809 aged 57. Elizabeth Still wife of above 3 November 1827 aged 73.
16. Thomas BRIDGDEN of this Parish 29 August 1774 aged 77. Sarah wife of Thomas Brigden June 27 1778 aged (?5)5.
17. John DUTNALL senior late of this Parish 7 May 1752 aged 84. Elizabeth his wife 25 December 1724 aged 58. Left issue 2 sons and 2 daughters John, Edward, Julyan and Francis.
18. John DUTNALL late of this Parish 30 August 1757 aged 57. Ann his wife 30 June 1754 aged 58. Left issue 2 daughters Eleanor and Julian.
19. Mary second wife of John WEBB of this Parish 8 May 1777 aged 74. Also John Webb 20 May 1782 in the 82nd year.
20. Richard WOOD of this Parish Tanner November ye 20 1718 aged 72. Left issue son John Wood.
21. By porch Ann KNOWLES daughter of Richard and Maria Knowles of Roughway in this Parish died 20 April 1814 aged 1 year. Richard Knowles son of above 23 July 1814 aged 10. John their son 29 April 1815 aged 6. Dorothea their daughter died 10 April 1829 aged 8. Louisa their daughter November 9 1830 aged 3 days.
A row of footstones bordering the path opposite the Buss stones (9 and 10)
SB 1855, MaSB 1842, JWB 1831, WB 1816, EB 1811 (?), WB 1866.
completes this triangle.
West side of Path to North gate
22. Elizabeth BALDWIN daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Baldwin of this Parish 1 December 1831 aged 81.
23. Thomas BALDWIN son of Mr Thomas and Elizabeth Baldwin of this Parish 8 December 1791 in 47th year.
24. Reuben son of Mr Thomas and Elizabeth BALDWIN of this Parish died 3 June 1787 in 40th year.
25. Hester wife of Richard PACKHAM and daughter of Mr Thomas and Elizabeth BALDWIN of this Parish 29 April 1786 aged 31.
26. Mr Thomas BALDWIN of this Parish 17 January 1770 in 58th year. Mrs Elizabeth Baldwin his wife 25 September 1784 in 70th year. He had issue by his wife Elizabeth daughter of Stephen and Hester CHILMAN of Roughway in this Parish 2 sons and 4 daughters Thomas, Reuben, Elizabeth who died an infant and was buried near this Place, Elizabeth, Hester and Ann.
27. Richard PACKHAM son of Mr William and Ann Packham of this Parish died 30 July 1805 aged 52.
28. Thomas TAYLOR of this Parish 29 July 1820 aged 80. Left issue 2 daughters Elizabeth and Ann.
29. Mrs Ann TAYLOR wife of Thomas Taylor of this Parish 29 December 1835 aged 79.
30. Thomas TAYLOR son of Thomas and Ann Taylor of this Parish 18 August 1807 aged 17.
31. John MARTIN of this Parish 22 July 1855 aged 83. Ann Martin his wife 1 August 1860 aged 83. Leaving issue 4 sons and 4 daughters Elizabeth Francis, John, James, Sarah William and Frances.
32. Left side blank. Right – Here lyeth ye Body of Andrew MUDY – he died September 27 1748 aged 26.
33. Sarah ………. of William -OODIE (MOODIE?) of Hun-(?t)on (Hunton). She died February ye 27 1733 aged 61.
34. John son of William and Martha WOOD of this Parish 23 April 1750 aged 4 years.
35. Richard son of William and Martha WOOD of this Parish 14 April 1750 aged 2 years.
36. Hugh WOOD died January ye 29 1734 aged 52. Jane wife of Hugh Wood September ye 27 1747 aged 57. Also 4 children Hugh, Edward, Jane, Esther.
37. Mary wife of George HODGES of this Parish and daughter of George and Mary PARIS of this Parish yeoman 25 November 1762 aged 26.
38. Altar (?Ann second) wife of Sil-s C---enden of this Parish …………………. child of (?Francis and Ann) BALDWIN …………………………… …………………………. 1763 aged (?47).
39. James TAYLOR of this Parish died – ye 19 1773 aged 39. Issue by Jane his wife 3 sons and 3 daughters John, James, Clement, Mary, Sarah and Jane.
40. Mary daughter of Will and Ann PACKHAM of this Parish 24 November 1778 aged 27.
41. William PACKHAM of this Parish 22 July 1770 aged 44. Ann his wife 26 April 1808 aged 83. Left issue one son and one daughter Richard and Mary.
42. James HOOKHAM of the Parish of Burmondsey (Bermondsey) in Surrey 5 December 1804 aged 26. Margaretta their daughter 5 March 1805 aged 13 months.
43. Jane wife of Thomas MORRIS of this Parish 12 June 1763 aged 22. Also Mary daughter of Thomas ………….. (under ground).
44. Mr Robert STILL of this Parish 12 July 1808 aged 77. Mrs Eleanor Still wife of Mr Robert Still of this Parish 3 May 1801 aged 81.
44B. An old footstone LB (no date)
45. Stephen CHILMAN 22 February 1842 aged 61.
Southern plot
46. William BARTON of this Parish yeoman 16 September 1769 in the (under ground)
47. Broken top John WHEELER late of this Parish 8 November 1757 aged 61. Also Mary his wife and widow of Mr William BARTON deceased. She ……………….. ..aughter of John and …………….. (broken).
48. Broken Martha wife of John FRY died October ye 31 1725 aged 27. She was ye third daughter of John WHEELER late of this Parish.
49. Skull X bones John WHEELER of this Parish November ye 15 1721 aged 69. Mary ye wife of John Wheeler January ye 25 1735 aged 78.
50. Small AB 1729
51. Small MB 1731
52. Portraits. John BUTCHER 6 October 1739 aged 60. Sarah ye wife of John Butcher 1 April 1744 aged 57.
53. William CROWHURST of this Parish son of Peter Crowhurst of Fant (sic) who dyed 15 September 1724 aged 87. Mary his wife daughter of Benjamin HILLS she died 14 October 1715 aged 72. They left surviving 3 sons and 2 daughters Thomas, Robert, Edward, Alice and Elizabeth.
54. Here lyeth ye body of John HUBBLE. He died October ye 12 1740 aged 12 years.
55. Jane ye wife of Richard STEPHENS died October 24 ……………………….. ? circa 1710 (early 18th century) deep under grass…………………….. ………………………………………..
56. Richard STEPHENS late of Shipbourne June 13 1713 aged 50.
57. Altar South side Philip James DE TILLIN (DETILLIN) son of Philip and Sarah De’tillin 2 June 1811 aged 52. Ann De’tillin daughter of said Philip and Sarah De’tillin died 19 May 1816 aged 72. North side: Mrs Sarah BROWN 23 March 1800 aged 83.
58. John STEPHENS Senior December ye 13 1709 aged 54. Also his son John Stephens dyed November ye 26 1707 aged 19.
59. Henry ALCHIN of this Parish 9 April 1777 aged 63. Mary his wife 10 January 1762 aged 48. George son of above 28 March 1773 aged 14. Ann sister to Henry Alchin died 7 May 1773 aged 63.
60. Thomas CHILMAN son of Stephen and Hester Chilman of Roughway in this Parish. December ye 7 1736 in 25th year.
61. Thomas HOOKER 8 May 1767 aged 57.
62. Heare lyeth the Body of John DRAYNER The son of John Drayner who died October the 14 1652.
63. Altar North side: In memory of Elizabeth wife of Philip DETILLIN died 2 November 1721 aged 29. Left issue 3 sons and 2 daughters viz Philip, James, John, Elizabeth and Sarah. South side: Also Thomas BISHOP. He died 17 January 1733 aged 81. Also Elizabeth wife of Thomas Bishop died 29 October 1721 aged 61. East end: Elizabeth daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Detillin 17 December 1722 aged 11 years. West end blank Top: In this Vault lieth interred the Body ?Mary wife of I………. Detillin ……..d 4 aged 6(?6) years ………….April ……………….. aged 71 years. Left issue 1 Son and Daughter Philip and Ann. James Detillin Esquire Lympsfield Surry died December 12 17—aged (?71) years. In Memory of Sarah wife of Philip Detillin who died September 1782 aged 63 years.
64. Small John CURD aged 3 years.
64a. Face: Here lyeth Entomb’d the Body of John TICKELL son of John Tickell of Brentwood in Essex and Catherine his wife the daughter of Colonel George DANVERS who departed this life the 16 day of December 1752 aged 51 years. He married Mary the widow of Richard HALL of London distiller who surviving Erected this Tomb to perpetuate the memory of his honesty and Fidelity for which he was highly Regarded by Th………ison Esquire who he had served……………..…………………………………….(under grass).
65. William WHEELER died November ye 27 1715 aged 61. In memory of whom his disconsolate widow Dorethy Wheeler …………….. ……………………. (under ground).
66. Cross Richard Alexander second son of Maximilian and Matilda DALISON died 27 October 1859 aged 4 years 7 months.
66A. A wood cross. In memory 9 October 1875 with enclosure of bricks.
67. James PEARCH 1 January 1742 in 63rd year. Elizabeth his wife 18 March 1760 in 79th year. Left issue viz Elizabeth and John.
68. Robert PEARCH 20 June 1775 aged 16 years.
69. Here lyeth ye Body of Riginal CRAFT who died December ye 12 1732 aged 34. Here also lyeth ye Body of Elizabeth his wife died October ye 7 1723 aged 28. Also William their son died March ye 1 17-- Left surviving Issue …………. …………..son Leonard.
70. Elizabeth wife of Samuel CARTER of this Parish died June ye 6 1736 (under grass). Left side blank.
71. Nicholas TERRY of this Parish 23 March 173/4 aged 56. Ann his wife August ye 2 1746 aged 72.
72. Jeremiah son of Stephen and Mary CHILMAN 4 October 1779 aged 4. Also William Chilman son of Stephen and Mary Chilman of Roughway 28 January 1811 aged 32.
73. William COPPINGER April ye 20 1729 aged 81. Mary his wife November 11 1737 aged 80.
74. Valentine wife of Robert HUBBLE died 10 March 1762 aged 38. Above Robert Hubble of this Parish 26 July 1776 aged 53.
75. Mary daughter of Robert and Ann HUBBLE 23 April 1778 aged 10 years.
76. Anna ALCHIN 4 June 1847 aged 63.
77. Stephen CHILMAN of Roughway in this Parish 13 April 1787 aged 46. Mary his wife 26 December 1810 aged 67. Left issue 6 sons and 3 daughters Stephen, Thomas, William, John, Jeremiah, Robert, Peggy, Elizabeth and Hannah.
78. Robert HUBBLE of this Parish December 29 1762 aged 82. Mary his wife January 11 1749 aged 56. Left issue 2 sons and one daughter viz Robert, George and Mary.
79. Mary wife of William STONE of West Peckham 2 July 1794 aged 42. Above William Stone 5 August 1798 in 52nd year.
80. Ann wife of John BARTON of Boulthouse in the Parish of Hadlow died 13 January 1803 aged 27.
81. William CLARIDGE late of the Parish of Banbury in Oxfordshire 7 August 1750 aged 28.
82. Robert son of George and Mary HUBBLE of this Parish 23 May 1788 aged 25.
83. Jeremiah son of Stephen and Mary CHILMAN November ye 25 1773 aged 14 days.
84. John FELLOWES Bachelor 13 January 1816 aged 79.
85. John SEAMARK of this Parish June 21 1795 aged 66. Left a wife and 3 children viz Ezekiel, Edward and John. Elizabeth Seamark his wife died 22 April 1811 (under ground).
86. Edward SEAMARK 23 January 1823 aged 66.
87. George FELLOWES of this Parish 15 June 1807 aged 80. Also Charity Fellowes his wife 15 May 1811 aged 77. Also Ann WINTELL daughter of above George and Charity Fellowes died 24 January 1803 aged 29. Left issue one son and two daughters viz George, Mary and Elizabeth.
88. George CRONK of this Parish December 12 1762 aged 72. Sarah his wife 16 May 1732 aged 31.
89. John HOMEWOOD of this Parish 5 March 1790 aged 64.
90. Ephaim COGGER 5 December 171(0 or 9) (I think 0) 61 year.
91. Thomas BURGIS 4 November 1720 in 80th year. Also the body of ……………. …………. (under ground).
92. Thomas son of John and Ann BURGIS 21 July 1730 aged ………. (under ground).
93. Sarah daughter of John and Ann BURGIS 14 December 1758 aged 32.
94. Elizabeth daughter of John and Elizabeth SEAMARK of this Parish 3 January 17-(?9)0 (?27).
95. Rowland LWLLY who died 22 March 17(?2)5/6 aged ?60. Also Frances his wife 28 August 1712 aged 55.
96. Thomas BURGIS 12 January 1724 aged 48. Also Elizabeth his daughter May 13 1722 aged 3. Ann his wife died 11 July 1740 aged 47.
97. Edward BURGIS July ye 31 1740 aged 22.
98. Broken William ASHENDEN late of this Parish 26 March 1756 aged 51. He left issue by Ann his wife one son John.
99. Henry CARTER son of Henry and Mary Carter 15 July 1868 aged 3 years 10 months.
100. Edward STEPHENS September ye 15 1696 (no age). Also Alis Stephens widdow died April ye 21 1702. Richard son of John and Frances Stephens died March the first 1702/3 in ye 19 year. Edward Stephens dyed November 18 1708 aged 21.
101. Nicholas STEPHENS of this Parish 25 October 1743 aged 53.
102. Elizabeth daughter of William and Ann ASHENDEN of this Parish 10 January 1748 aged 14.
103. Herbert PALMER 8 May 1863 aged 11 years and ---. Frances Palmer 20 January 18-- aged 67. William Theophilus Palmer 12 July 18-- aged 81. Louisa ADAMS 17 March 1897 aged 77.
Foot: HP 1863 FP 1873 WTP 1897
104. Altar North side: Mr Reuben BALDWIN of this Parish April ye 1 1743 aged 54. South side: Also Thomas son of William and Hannah Baldwin of Milton near Gravesend who died……… ………………………… (gone).
105. Thomas BALDWIN of this Parish February 16 1734 aged 56. Ann his wife July 26 1744 aged 55. Left issue 2 sons and 4 daughters Thomas, Robert, Ann, Elizabeth, Hester and Hannah.
106. Mrs Elizabeth BALDWIN daughter of Thomas and Ann Baldwin 6 March 1745 aged 23.
107. Mrs Hannah BALDWIN daughter of Thomas and Ann Baldwin of this Parish 8 November 1788in 65th year.
108. Altar South side Hannah BALDWIN daughter of William and Hannah Baldwin of Milton near Gravesend and wife of Mr Robert Baldwin of Broadfield in this Parish by whom she had issue one son and 2 daughters. Thomas and Hannah who died in infancy and were buried near and Hannah who survived her. She died 3 July 1749 in the 41st year. North side: Mr Robert Baldwin of Broadfield of this Parish 14 March 1784 in 69th year. He left surviving by Hannah his wife one daughter Hannah. Mrs Margaret Baldwin wife of the aforesaid Mr Robert Baldwin who died November 9 1807 aged 89. A sincere friend and true Christian.
109 is an old stone c1700 in the BALDWIN enclosure but no inscription now remains.
110. Thomas PACKHAM of this Parish 15 January 1812 aged 66. Elizabeth his wife 18 February 1831 aged 84.
111. Mary wife of Thomas IFELD of this Parish 26 April 1781 aged 51. Also above Thomas Ifeld 2 August 1804 aged 63.
112. Thomas DALTON son of Thomas and Mary Dalton of this Parish 21 May 1816 aged 62.
113. Mary daughter of Thomas and Mary DALTON of this Parish 8 November 1787 aged 22.
114. Mary wife of Thomas DALTON of this Parish 30 March 1778 aged 54. Had issue Thomas, John, Esther and Mary. Thomas Dalton died 23 April 1814 in the 90th year.
115. Left side blank. Right side: Ann wife of Francis MARTIN 18 November 1819 aged 34. Also Mary their daughter died in infancy. Left issue 3 sons and 2 daughters Francis, John, Richard, Elizabeth and Ann.
116. Mr Francis MARTIN of this Parish 21 November 1800 aged 68. Elizabeth his wife 17 March 1818
aged 74. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife daughter of George and Elizabeth JEFFERY 8 children Elizabeth, Ann, James, John, Thomas, Sarah, Mary and Frances.
117. Elizabeth CHILMAN of this Parish 29 January 1807 aged 70.
118. Sarah JUDD wife of Thomas Judd and daughter of William and Jane FRY of this Parish 5 September 1811 aged 52. Left issue 2 sons.
119. Front: Ann daughter of William and Jane FRY 11 March 1783 aged 7. James Fry died 11 May 791 aged 20. William Fry 13 February 1792 aged 26. Back: William Fry of this Parish 28 November 1792 aged 70. Jane Fry his wife 22 April 1816 aged 84. Left issue two sons and five daughters Richard, John, Elizabeth, *Sarah, Jane, Philadelphia and Mary. *see 118
120. Ann wife of William SAKER of this Parish 16 May 1792 aged 65. Also 2 sons of above William and Ann Saker viz William who died 17 September 1771 aged 16 and George died 30 March 1785 aged 24. She left surviving issue John, Thomas, James, Henry, Charles, Ann, Elizabeth and Sarah. The above William Saker 26 December 1795 aged 73.
Map of north western portion
North western yard
121. Obelisk David BEADLE 2 October 1876 aged 80. Clara his wife 23 April 1849 aged 49. Caleb their son 24 November 1858 aged 14.
122. Charles George DOUTON born 5 May 1825 died 24 October 1896.
123. William PULLEY late of Plaxtol 26 September 1872 aged 90. Also (gone) Also Maria Ann Pulley ……………. aged 29. Foot: WP 1872 SP 1851
124. John TWOPENNY 3 June 1873 aged 53.
125. Joseph TWOPENNY of this Parish 7 November 1853 aged 71. Sophia Matilda his wife 25 April 1847 aged 61. Left issue 4 sons and 2 daughters.
126. To children of William and Elizabeth TWOPENNY namely Margaretta died 10 August 1851 aged 9 months William Horace 7 December 1853 aged 1 year 9 months Rose Elizabeth 30 Aug7ust 1856 aged 5 months Annie Rose 12 March 1858 aged 2 years Azor 24 May 1858 aged 1 month Ezra 27 February 1868 aged 11 days.
127. William TWOPENNY born 8 August 1817 died 5 August 1889 Elizabeth Twopenny his wife born 28 April 1824 died 28 January 1894. Lydia Sophia CHESSHIRE daughter of above 4 June 1896 aged 46.
128. Thomas CURRIE the late much respected Foreman of the Roughway and Hampton Paper Mills
died 14 September 1862 aged 42. (A Scot from Lasswade near Edinburgh 2x GreatGrandfather of Jane Joy)
129. William HIDE 22 November 1830 in 49th year. Sophia his wife 19 May 1874 aged 72.
130. Small cross Edith Harriett PARKER 14 October 1870 aged 9. Arthur Grant Parker 21 April 1878 aged 23.
131. Adelaide Augusta SHAW for 10 years mistress of the Plaxtol National School for Girls died 26 February 1857 aged 48.
132. Charles WOOD of this Parish 24 February 1855 aged 40. Leaving Ann his wife and 6 children Charles, William, Fanny, Elizabeth, Julia Ann Caroline and Ellen.
133. William HOOK 25 May 1868 aged 60. Celia Ann his wife 26 August 1868 aged 48. John Hook who departed this life (no date) aged 60. Robert BURROWS father of the above Celia Ann died March 1864 aged 96.
134. Mary wife of William MARTIN of Brook Farm Plaxtol 29 September 1872 aged 53.
135. Thomas FRY 20 November 1861 aged 67. Sarah his wife 1 February 1885 aged 80.
136. Henry BURTENSHAW born 12 October 1833 died 22 December 1872.
137. John JOHNSON 24 April 1886 aged 84. Ellen his wife 10 August 1892 aged 80.
138. Peggy ALLCHIN 5 April 1851 aged 60.
Two in enclosure
139. Martha PITT 30 December 1863 in 103rd year. Amenda Charlotte wife of Jonathan LARKIN of Adam’s Well West Peckham Granddaughter of above 12 January 1874 aged 36. Rebecca wife of late Thomas MARTIN Church House Plaxtol 7 June 1900 aged 69.
140. To Thomas James William Pitt eldest son of Thomas and Mary ABBOTT born 12 May 1833 died 26 February 1857. Above Thomas Abbott 11 June 1860 aged 72. Mary Abbott his wife 21 January 1894 aged 95. On coffin stone in front of above headstone: Also Frederick John Abbott son of above 19 April 1913 aged 79.
141a. Mary wife of William MARTIN of Parish of Ightham 9 January 1846 aged 42. William Martin 13 September 1847 aged 42. Left issue 5 sons and one daughter. Thomas third son of above William and Mary Martin 14 June 1872 aged 38.
141b. Sophia daughter of John and Mary GORHAM of this Parish 10 July 1855 aged 42.
143. John GORHAM of this Place 24 January 1845 aged 83. Mary Gorham his wife 27 March 1845 aged 68. Edward Golding Gorham son of above 27 October 1850 aged 43.
144. Solomon Pearson KNOWLES of this Parish 27 May 1838 aged 39. Mary Ann his wife 28 January 1892 aged 87. John son of above 10 February 1849 aged 20.
145. Low flat granite The Reverend Richard MAYO MA 23 years incumbent of this Parish born 7 September 1799 died 30 April 1864. This stone placed by his brother and sister.
146. Thomas WOOD of Kings Bromley in Staffs late of Plaxtol 21 March 1847 aged 43.
147. Cross in high rails Thomas son of Richard and Maria KNOWLES of Roughway in this Parish 1 August 1847 aged 42. Susannah relict of above Thomas Knowles 14 September 1883 aged 79.
148. Thomas MARTIN 23 November 1847 aged 85. Sarah Martin his wife 17 February 1852 aged 82.
149. Sarah BATT 14 May 1868 in 71st year. Long time I suffered here below but now am free from pain.
150. Stephen son of Thomas and Sarah MARTIN of this Parish 30 May 1842 aged 29. Duteous affectionate form and kind His aged parents comfort and their stay etc. Sharp were his sufferings ere thy (Death) final stroke etc.
151. John MARTIN son of Thomas and Sarah 23 February 1835 aged 27. Also Dorothy Mason Martin relict of above and daughter of William and Elizabeth BUSS of this Parish 29 March 1840 aged 37.
152. William MARTIN of Parish of Wrotham 26 November 1836 in 60th year.
153. John WAGHORN 15 August 1870 aged 83. Also Jane Waghorn his wife 6 July 1869 aged 84. Also of their 4 children Samuel, Jane, Elizabeth and James who died all in the year 1830 on 11 April, 19 April, 3 September and 17 November aged severally 7 6, 22 and 11 years.
154a. 2 stones in a large iron rail James FULL of Winfield Mill in this Parish 19 March 1871 aged 66. Mary FULL his wife 2 November 1878 aged 62. Left issue three sons James Winfield, Alfred and Watkin.
154b The other stone is(?) To sons of James and Mary FULL of the Field Mill in this Parish. Ernest George died 8 September 1856 aged 3 years 8 months. Egbert 28 August 1859 aged 4 months. Thomas Edward 15 April 1869 aged 8 years 8 months.
155. John BALDWIN 6 November 1844 aged 73 after 35 years service as clerk of Plaxtol church. Sarah his wife 14 November 1844 (no age).
156. Thomas …….. sh who depart ……….February ………aged ……(?6-) Also 3 sons ………..viz William ………(gone)………..Edward …….. John ……………. Hannah ………..a Wi …… (?NASH) Footstone TN 1865
157. William GLOVER 7 July 1830 aged 64.
158. Thomas MARTIN of Church House Plaxtol 20 February 1879 aged 79.
159. Sarah wife of Thomas MARTIN of the Bourne Farm in this Parish 20 September 1853 aged 51. Left issue 3 sons and one daughter William, Thomas, Stephen Frank, and Sarah Ann.
158 and 159 are in one curb.
160. Robert MARTIN son of Thomas and Sarah Martin of the Bourne Farm in this Parish 18 May 1848 aged 18. Florence Daisy third child of Frank and Fanny Martin of Plaxtol born 9 April died 29 November 1875.
161. Elizabeth wife of Richard Stevens THOMPSON of Reed House in this Parish 27 May 1867 aged 38. Left issue one daughter Kate born 4 April 1867.
162. Richard Stevens THOMPSON died at Forest Hill 3 August 1897 aged 79 formerly of this place.
163. Sarah wife of Richard Stevens THOMPSON of Ducks Farm in this Parish 21 February 1850 aged 34. Leaving the under-mentioned children who were born as follows: Frederick 6 August 1844, Mary 25 August 1845, Alice 16 February 1847, Charles Dunstan 29 January 1849 and William 9 February 1850. Also of above Mary who died 24 January 1857. Also above Charles Dunstan died at Hay, New South Wales 8 September 1879 aged 30. Also above Alice died 15 April 1922 aged 75.
164. Elizabeth HULL 8 February 1873 aged 42 third daughter of late Charles Hull Esq solicitor of Chiswell Street London.
165. Soloman NEWMAN of Wrotham 13 January 1840 aged 77. Also Mary his wife 17 January 1849 aged 76. Left issue 2 sons and 4 daughters Mary, John, Ann, Elliner, Richard and Maria.
166. Sarah wife of William STURDEY 16 May 1870 aged 72. William Sturdey died 8 September 1877 aged 80.
167. George FARRANT 1 January 1873 aged 70. Rebecca his wife 4 April 1838 aged 28. Also John COLLINS son in law of above 6 March 1867 aged 36.
168. Head in rails covered with brambles and large stones covering vault. Sarah wife of William THOMAS of Basted in this Parish and daughter of late James JOSSELYN of Wakes Coln? Hall, Essex
died – October 1822 aged 46.
169. Thomas YEOWELL 21 October 1821 aged 59. Mary Yeowell his wife 28 April 1826 aged 74. Left issue Thomas and Mary. Also James PEARCH son of above Mary Yeowell. Also Mary Yeowell died 23 May 1831 aged (?45).
170. Sarah wife of Samuel BANFIELD of this Parish 19 September 1821 aged 52. Above Samuel Banfield 20 March 1856 aged 85. Left issue 3 sons and 2 daughters Benjamin, John, Samuel, Anne and Rimme (sic). Albert son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Banfield died 28 May 1830 aged 9 months.
171. Martin MASTERS died 30 December 1819 aged 80. Betty Masters his wife 6 January 1827 aged 78. Dorothea Masters daughter of above 23 March 1862 aged 79.
172. George ROOTS 12 February 1825 aged 64.
173. Stephen MARTIN of Allens in this Parish 14 June 1874 aged 36. Sarah his wife 31 December 1912 aged 78. Mildred daughter of above born 27 December 1866 died 17 June 1870.
174. Mary PATCH of Sheet Hill in this Parish 22 February 1874 aged 79.
Corner east of south porch (small plan)
175. Richard KNOWLES son of John and Eleanor Knowles of this Parish 16 February 1815 aged 22.
176. Mr William BROAD of Calais Court in the Parish of Ryarsh 25 November 1774 aged 77. Mary wife of above 25 November 1804 aged 94. He left issue by Mary his wife 3 children viz Mary, Frances and Hester. Also interred near eight of their children: John died 14 March 1758 aged 14 years, Sarah 11 March 1750 aged 13, William 14 March1750 aged 11, Henry 14 March 1750 aged 10, Elizabeth died 22 March 1750 aged 7, Margarett died 11 March 1750 aged 6, Hester 14 March 1750 aged 3, Ann 7 July 1746 aged 1 month.
177. Dorothy wife of John MITCHELL of East Malling 15 March 1753 aged ?77 (broken away). A piece of stone no inscription a portion of a stone with 3 Ds and an H "scribled" on it.
178. Jeremiah CHILMAN late of Shipborne son of Stephen and Ann Chilman of Roughway 23 March 1785 in 41st year. next to it is a long coffin stone with a low head. SC * HC
179. Richard DORMER senior of Roughway April ye 12 1736 aged 72. Ann his wife August ye 3 1744 aged 67. Left issue one daughter viz Ann.
180. Jeremiah CHILMAN son of Thomas and Elizabeth Chilman 19 June 1817 aged 30.
181. Mary wife of Will HUTCHINS 6 December 1771 aged 74.
182. Richard DORMER of Roughway 27 January 1735 aged 18.
183. Eleanor first wife of William DORMER October ye 29 1727 aged 27.
184. William DORMOR 15 September 1740 aged 49. Ann ye second wife of William Dormor 5 March 1744 aged 46. Left issue 2 daughters Ann and Sarah.
185. Sarah wife of Newman GILBERT of this Parish 7 April 1750 aged 23.
186. Thomas CHILMAN 28 June 1817 aged 74. Elizabeth Chilman died 19 September 1825 aged 74. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife 4 sons and 2 daughters Stephen, William, John, Robert, Elizabeth and Ann.
187. Stephen CHILMAN of Roughway in this Parish 20 April 1748 aged 32. Mrs Ann Chilman his wife died 12 July 1802 aged 89. He left issue by Ann his wife daughter of Thomas and Ann BALDWIN of Broadfield in this Parish 3 sons and 3 daughters Stephen, Thomas, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Ann and Hester.
188. Elizabeth wife of William CARR of this Parish 1 January 1734 aged 28. Left issue one son John. John son of William and Elizabeth Carr 15 December 1756 aged 22.
189. Stephen CHILMAN Yeoman late of Roughway in this Parish who Dy’d February ye 27 1723:4 aged 61. He had issue by his wife Hester daughter of Thomas BALDWIN 3 sons and 3 daughters Hester, Stephen who dy’d young, Thomas, Elizabeth, Stephen and Margarett. Also Hester Chilman wife of Stephen Chilman daughter of Thomas Baldwin of this Parish died March ye 1st 1745 aged 65.
190. Stephen CHILMAN senior of this Parish son of Thomas Chilman of Keinsin (sic) (= Kemsing) who died September ye 19 1707 aged 79. Joane ye wife of Stephen Chilman daughter of William EDWARDS of Otford died January ye (?19) 1706 aged 73.
191. Eleanor wife of John BROAD of this Parish December 7 1789 aged 34. (A space not filed in). Left issue 2 sons and 3 daughters John, James, Elizabeth, Sarah and Eleanor.
192. William HUTCHINS of this Parish November ye 11 1756 aged 47. Left issue by Mary his wife one son and 4 daughters William, Mary, Elizabeth, Dorothy and Sarah.
193. Thomas son of Thomas and Elizabeth CHILMAN late of this Parish died 9 March 1776 aged 1 year and 8 months.
194. John FENN 1648.
195. A broken stone loose
Here l………… / the Bod……… / Tho: C…………… / late of t………… / He depa…… / Life Jun………….. / aged 5……… / He ha………… / …………….
son ……………………………..
Rest of north west yard are modern
Inside Church
194. In nave Flat Elizabeth Caroline wife of Reverend John WILLIAMS MA Curate of this Parish 13 April 1816 aged 43. Caroline Elizabeth their infant daughter 25 April 1805. The Reverend John Williams MA 20 years Curate of this place 21 July 1821 aged 47.
195. (Drawing of heraldic shield) Elizabeth wife of William HODGKINS Gentleman 24 December 1708 aged 51. She was eldest daughter of Maximillian DALYSON of Hamptons in this County Esquire. Affectionate wife, tender Mother. Had issue 3 sons and 2 daughters William Thomas Frances and Elizabeth surviving and James under 3 years old buryed June 1690.
196. Here …………………. of / William ………….. COLLINS / who ………………… / Dec ………………… /
1736 …………………… / Here …………………Body of / Barb …….the wife of / Willi …… C …….. dep /
ed this lif……… 6 Anno / Domin…………………… aged 66 years.
197. Hannah wife of William CHAPMANBY? f Sundridge and daughter of Robert and Hannah BALDWIN of Broadfield in this Parish 27 February 1830in 81st year.
198. Here Two sons and 2 daughters of William and Elizabeth KNOWLES of Old Sore in this Parish viz Solomon died July 20 1771 aged 7 years Henry died August 9 1771 aged 6 Eleanor died August 10 1771 aged 11 Mary died August 25 1771 aged 17. Also Elizabeth wife of above William Knowles daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth NEWMAN late of Crowhurst in this Parish died 16 August 1789 aged 57. Above William Knowles December 8 1801 aged 79. Left issue Elizabeth, William, John, Thomas, Richard and Mary. John Knowles son of above William Knowles 19 February 1821 aged 69. Left Eleanor his wife and issue viz Ann, John, Eleanor, Soloman Pearson, Mary and Elizabeth.
These seem to be the only memorials in the church.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ABBOTT 140
ADAMS 103
ALCHIN 59, 75, 138
ASHENDEN 98, 102
AB, MB 50, 51
LB 44
SB. JWB, WB + EB 12
BALDWIN 22-26, 38,
104-109,155,187,189,197
BANFIELD 170
BARTON 46, 47, 80
BATT 149
BEADLE 121
BECKE 6
BISHOP 63
BRIDGDEN 16
BROAD 176, 191
BROWN 57
BURGIS 91-93, 96, 97
BURROWS 133
BURTENSHAW 136
BUSS 9-11, 151
BUTCHER 52
Tho: C 193c
CARR 188
CARTER 70, 99
CHAPMANBY? 197
CHESSHIRE 127
CHILMAN 25, 45, 60, 72,
77, 83, 117, 178, 180,
186, 187, 189, 190, 193a
COPPINGER 73
CRAFT 69
CRONK 88
CROWHURST 53
CURD 64
CURRIE 128
DALISON 66
DALYSON 195
DALTON 112-114
DANVERS 64a
DE TILLIN (DETILLIN) 57
DETILLIN 63
DORMER 179, 182-184
DOUTON 122
DRAYNER 62
DRUMMOND 3
DUTNALL 17, 18
EDWARDS 190
FARRANT 167
FELLOWES 84, 87
FENN 193b
FRY 118, 119
FRY 135
FULL 154a, 154b
GILBERT 185
GLOVER 157
GODDEN 12
Golding 143
GORHAM 141b, 143
MH 7
HAYES 8
HALL 64a
HIDE 22 129
HILLS 53
HODGES 37
HODGKINS 195
HOMEWOOD 89
HOOK 133HOOKER 61
HOOKHAM 42
HUBBART 4, 5
HUBBLE 54, 74, 75, 78, 82
HULL 164
HUTCHINS 181, 192
IFELD 111
JEFFERY 116
JOHNSON 137
JOSSELYN 168
JUDD 118
KNOWLES 1, 21, 144, 147, 175, 198
LARKIN 139
LWLLY 95
MARTIN 31, 115, 116, 134,
139, 141a, 148, 150-152,
158-160, 173
Mason 151
MASTERS 171
MAYO 145
MILNER 2
MITCHELL 177
MOODIE? 33
Mordaunt 2
MORRIS 43
MUDY 32
NASH ? 156
NEWMAN 165, 198
OODIE 33
PACKHAM 25, 27, 40,
41, 110
PALMER 103
PARIS 37
PARKER 130
PATCH 174
PEARCH 67, 68, 169
Pearson 144, 198
PITT 139, 140
PULLEY 123
RICHARDSON 6a
ROGERS 6b
ROOTS 172
SAKER 120
SEAMARK 85, 86, 94
SHAW 131
STEPHENS 55, 56, 58, 100, 100
STILL 13, 14, 15
STILL 44
STONE 79
STURDEY 166
Sutton 11
TAYLOR 28-30, 39
TERRY 71
THOMAS 168
THOMPSON 161-163
TICKELL 64a
TWOPENNY 124-127
WAGHORN 153
WEBB 19
WHEELER 47-49, 65
WILLIAMS 194
Winfield 154a
WINTELL 87
WOOD 20, 34-36, 132, 146
YEOWELL 169
Places IndexAdam’s Well, West
Peckham 139
Banbury 81
Bermondsey 42
Boulthouse, Hadlow 80
Brentwood 64a
Calais Court, Ryarsh 176
East Malling 177
Essex 64a, 168
Fant (sic) 53
Forest Hill 162
Hadlow 80
Hamptons, Kent 195
Hay, New South Wales 163
Hunton 3
Ightham 141a
Kemsing 190
Kings Bromley, Staffs 146
Limpsfield 63
London 64a
Upper Thames Street 11
Chiswell Street 164
Milton, Gravesend 104, 108
New South Wales 163
Otford 190
Oxfordshire 81
Plaxtol
Allens 173
Basted 168
Bourne Farm 159, 160
Broadfield 109, 187, 197
Brook Farm 134
Church House 139, 158
Crowhurst 198
Ducks Farm in 163 Field Mill 154b
Hampton Paper Mills 128
Old Soar 1, 198
Reed House 161
Roughway 21, 26, 60,72,
76, 128, 147, 178, 179,
182, 187, 189
Sextons house 6b
Sheet Hill 74
Winfield Mill 154a
Ryarsh 176
Shipborne 56, 178
Sundridge 197
Surrey 63
Wakes Coln? Hall,
Essex 168
West Peckham 79
Wrotham 152, 165GeneralArmy Colonel 64a
Bricklayer 6
clerk 155
distiller 64a
Foreman 128
Land surveyor 10
mistress 131
National School for
Girls 131
Paper Mills 128
Reverend 145, 194
solicitor 164
Tanner 20
yeoman 37, 46, 189
PLAXTOL CHURCHYARD M.I.'S - LOCATION MAP
Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plans of location of gravestones in Plaxtol Churchyard
Plan of Churchyard
North West portion of Churchyard
Corner East of South Porch
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Petham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Petham Church, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1756. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
1. On a Mural Monument on ye S, Side of ye Chancell. [Barry of 6 gu. & arg. a chief erm THOMSON imp. MOULT Sa. 3 bars wavy or, in chief 3 fl.de lis or]. Memoriae Sacrum. Henrici Thomson de Chartham, in Agro Cantiano; sed, Hospitij Interioris Templi, Alumni. Qui cum ad Quinquagesimum Septimum Aetatis suae Annum, Vitam, honestè, et pie; (sic) transegisset, Vicesimo Nono Die Septembris Anno Salutis reparatae, Millesimo, Septingentisimo, (sic) Tricesimo Secundo, in certâ Resurrectionis Spe, Animan Deo, Ossa Terrae, commisit. E Luciâ Filiâ Georgij Moult, de London, Armigeri, Filium habuit Unicum, Qui hoc Monumentum Patri optimo, Maerens, posuit.
2. Underneath, within ye Rails, is ye following Inscription, in Engh. for ye same Henry Thomson on a Flat Stone. Here lies interr’d Henry Thomson, late of ye Inner Temple, London Esq. Son of Thomas Thomson, of Chartham, in ye County of Kent, by Phoebe, Daughter of Anthony HAMMOND, of St Albans, in ye Parish of Nonnington Esq. He married Lucy, Daughter of Mr. George MOULT, of London, by whom He left one Son. He died September ye 29th 1732. Aged 57.
3. On a Flat Stone within ye Rails. Sub hoc Marmore, Corpus Johannis THOMSON, de Kenfield, Armigeri, requiescit./Primogenitus Henrici Thomson, Armigeri, Filius; et Johannis/Thomson, Militis, de Familiâ praedictâ, Haeres Vitam hauc/Mortalem, pro Sempiternâ, mutavit, decimo septimo Die/Mensis Januarij, Anno Incarnationis Domini, 1712/3. Annoq. Aetatis 82.
4. On a very long Flat Stone, on Plates of Brass, are ye following Arms & Inscriptions – within ye Communion Rails. [Brasses arranged thus. Shields 1&4). Arg. 2 bars gu* a chief erm (* at 1st hatched & painted az. & then corrected with red paint, now flaking off). 2&3). Ditto imp. Az. 3 leaves slipped or. On scroll over the large inscn. in equal Roman capitals: MORS MIHI LVCRVM. Large inscn. Hic jacet Thomas THOMSON, Armiger, Pietate, Probitate, et Benignitate, clarus. In Matrimonio duxit Elisabetham LEVISON, Filiam Thomae Levison, de Halling, Armigeri; cum Quâ Annos 44 vixit. Ex Quâ Sex Filios, et Quatuor Filias suscepit. Tres vero Filios et Unam Filiam, Dens, ante Obitum ejus, recepit. Et tres Filios, nempe Johannem THOMAM* (error for Thomson) Militem, Henricum et Antonium; et Tres Filias Elisabetham, Katharinam, et Claram Superstites reliquit. Little insn. below the last: Obijt Oct. 11 Aetatis Anno ..63. Salutis Anno 1626.
5. On a flat Stone without ye Rails. Here lye/Interr’d ye Bodys of/Mr John YATES/and Elisabeth his Wife,/Daughter of John THOMSON,/Late of Kentfield in/this Parish Esq. She/died Jan. 24 1732./Aged 73 Years.
6. On a Mural Monument on ye South Wall near ye Com. Table [Gu. 2 bars arg. a chief erm (THOMSON) imp. Or, a griffin sergeant sa. a border gu (BOYS)]. P.M.S. Secundum Christi Redemptoris. Adventum, sub hoc Tumule, Expectat Johannes THOMSON, Miles; Filius Thomae Thomson, de Kenville, Armigeri, Natû Maximus, Cui Conjux fuit Francisca, Edvardi BOYS, Sen. de Fretville, Militis, Filia. Maritus/Amantissimus. /Filius Obsequeus. /Frater/Amicissimus. /Affinis/Benificus. /Annicus/Fidelis/ Dominus/Beniguns. Vir apud suos clarus; Summatibus, atq Infimatibus, Juxtà Charus. Magnos Honores semper Sprevit, Frugali Vitâ contentus. Post longam Invalitudinem, Deo placidè Animam reddidit, a Pauperibus multam Desideratus. Funeris Pompam Testamento vetuit. Francisca. Uxor Maestissima, Viro Charissimo, Amoris, et Observantiae, ergo, Hoc Monumentum Posiut. Obijt Anno Dni. 1645. Aetatis Suae Climacterico Nono. Aerumnarum Requies Mors.
7. Here lyes ye Body of Thomas THOMSOn Gent, 2d. Son of Henry Thomson of Kenville Esq. He departed this Life Oct. 15 Anno 1683. Aetatis 49. And also ye Body of Phebe his Wife - 5th Daughter of Anthony HAMMOND of Nunnington in this County Esq. By whom he had 7 Sons, and 2 Daughters. She departed This Life July ye 11th Anno 1715. Aetatis 67.
8. Another. [In a lozenge: HAMMOND]. Here lies interrd the Body of Hester Hammond, Daughter of Anthony Hammond, of St Albans, in the Parish of Nunnington, In this County Esq. by Ann his Wife, Daughter of Sir Dudley DIGGS, of Chilham Castle, in this County; Master of ye Rolls, and Privy Counsellor in ye Reign of KING CHARLES THE FIRST. She departed this Life ye 25th Day of May 1719. Aged 70 Years.
9. On a neat Mont. on ye North Wall. In Hopes of a blessed Resurrection near this Place lies interred Thomas LEFFROY, late of the City of Canterbury, & Phoebe his Wife, Daughter of Thomas THOMSON, Gent. She had Issue, 9 Children; two survived, viz: Anthony & Lucy. She was a loving Wife & indulgent Mother, & a Sincere Friend. In a Word a Woman of Faith & Virtue. She departed this Life, March 31 1761. Aged 81 Years. Rate Souls, that now sit crowned in ye Choir/Of endless Joy, fill’d with celestial Fire,/Among your fellow Angells; there to sing/Perpetual Anthems to our Heav’nly King.
9. Another, with ye Arms of THOMSON. Here lies the Body of Anthony Thomson, Son of Thomas Thomson of Kenville Esq. Who died in ye Year of Our Lord 1651. Ye rest not legible.
10. Flat Stone In The Body of The Church – with ye Arms of THOMSON. On ye North Side of This Stone under ye Pew, lies the Body of Henry Thomson of Kenville in this Parish, Son of John Thomson Esq, and Frances his Wife, Daughter of Robert Thomson of Royton Chapell in this County. He departed this Life October ye 10th 1737 (should be 1727 – Toke). Aged 73 Years.
11. Another. In Hopes of a Joyfull Resurrection, Here lies buried The Body of Thomas LEFFROY, of ye Parish of All Saints, in the City of Canterbury, descended from ye Leffroys of ye City of Cambray in France. He married Phoebe Second Daughr. of Thomas, Second Son of Henry Thomson of Kentfield In this Parish Esq. by Phoebe Daughter of Anthony HAMMOND of St. Albans in ye Parish of Nunnington, Esq. Who had Issue 4 Sons nd 5 Daughters. Only 2 survive. viz: Anthony and Lucy. He died ye 3d. of Nov. 1723. Aged 43 Years.
12. Another. In Hopes of a Joyfull Resurrection. Here lies buried The Body of Mary THOMSON, Eldest Daughter of Thomas Thomson, 2d. Son of Henry Thomson of Kentfield in this Parish Esq. by Phoebe Daughter of Anthony HAMMOND, of St Albans in The Parish of Nunnington Esq. She departed this Life Nov. 27 1740. Aged 63 Years.
13. Another. In Hopes of a Blessed Resurrection. Here lies interrd The Body of Martha, ye Wife of Benjamin MACAREE of The City of Canterbury Gent. Who left Issue 1 Son John. She departed this Life July ye 26th 1757. Aged 64 Years. She was only Daughter of The Revd. Alexander MIDDLETON, Who Married Phoebe Widow of Thomas THOMSON Gent. Daughter of Anthony HAMMOND Esq. of Nunnington.
14. Another. In Memory of Mary, Wife of Thomas HALKE Gent. late of this Parish. She died 16 Octob. 1739. Aged 53 Years. Also Hester, Wife of Thomas Halke, Son of ye Above. She died 2d. Jany., 1755. Aged 25 Years. Also Hester Halke died ye 26th of Jany. 1755. Aged 2 Years. Also Mary Halke died ye 9th of March 1756. Aged 3 Years. Daughters of Thomas and Hester Halke. (This Thomas Halke died 28 March 1747. Ag. 65 and is buried under an Alter Tomb in ye Ch. Yard).
15. In ye Side Isle. Near ye Desk. The Revd. John HONEYWOOD Clerk, only Brother of Sr. John Honeywood Bart. Master of Arts – Rector of Burmarsh, and Vicar of ye United Parishes of Waltham and Petham upwards of 47 Years. Aged 73. Interrd. 13 Sept. 1737. His Death much lamented for his great Charity to the Poor.
16. [On a loose sheet in another & later hand]. M.S. Thomae RANDOLPH A.M. Rectoris de Saltwood,/et hugusce ecclesiae vicarii;/in qua per 44 annos/rebus sacris administrandis/Sedulo invigilavit:/morum simplicatate, sinceritate et urbaintate,/integra fide, vitae probitate,/et vera pietate,/nemini Secundus;/amoris erga propinquos/et amicitiarum apprime tenax,/liberalis et benignus erga alios,/ita ut apud omnes, quibuscum commercium habuit,/triste sui desiderium relinqueret./Diem obiit supremum/Julii 18 A.D. 1808. aet. 68 (sic)/et juxta dilectissimae conjugis cineres/Suos depoui voluit.
17. There are Four or Five other Flat Stones disperd. about the Pavement, wch. from ye Figures of Crosses carv’d upon them appear to be very Ancient – but are not legible. One of ye Arches, between ye Body and The Isle is partly supported by 2 Small Taper Pillars; wch. are ye same black sort of Marble as that of which Many of ye Cathedral at Canterbury are Made; & taken by some to be an Artificial Composition.
18. The Church is Neat, but not Large; and has the Remains of much good Painting in ye Windows; especially in those of ye Chancell. In ye *Tower, wch. is low, and much decay’d, hang 3 Bells, with ye following Inscriptions.
1. Richard PHELPS Fecit Me. 1706. Thomas HALKE. C.W.
2. Josephus HATCH Feset 1617.
3, Vocor Campana Johannis.
(Added in blacker ink). *A.D. 1760. This Tower was taken down about half Way, and rebuilt; And at ye same Time, ye Old Bells were disposed of, and a very pretty Peal (‘tho a light one) of 6, were placed in ye Room of them. They are thus inscribed.
4. LESTER and PACK, of London, fecit 1760. Georgins III Rex. Weight: C03. Q03. L01.
5. Lester and Pack, of London, fecit 1760. Weight: C04. Q01. L06.
6. Lester and Pack, of London, fecit 1760. Weight C04. Q02. L16.
7. LESTER and PACK, of London, fecit 1760. Thomas HALKE. Weight C04. Q03. L11.
8. Lester and Pack, of London, fecit 1760. John POTTER, Bell Hanger. Weight C05. Q03. L02.
9. Lester and Pack, of London, fecit 1760. Bryan FAUSSETT, Curate. W. FORD. Ch. Warden. Weight C06. Q03. L06.
In pulling down ye Tower, a Stone Cross, such as one as is often seen upon gable Heads of ancient Churches, was found work’d up in the very Heart of the Wall; and, must have been very ancient, as ye Tower itself had an Appearance of great Antiquity & was extreamly decay’d. The following Inscription was engraved on it in very ancient Characters – PREY FOR THE SOLL OF WILLEM BYN …… thinking it would be Pitty to have it lost, I got ye Workmen to fix it outwards on ye West Ends of ye Tower; but they have placed it so high, that it cannot be read, from ye Ground (added in browner ink).
19. The Arch Bishop and Sr. John HONEYWOOD present alternately to this Vicarage, and That of Waltham, wch. is annex’d to it. The present Incumbent is ye Revd. Dr. Thomas RANDOLPH, President of Corpus Xti College in Oxford; and also Rector of Saltwood, and Hythe. 1756. This Church was called All Saints.
20. Vicars of Petham. The Register begins 1558.
Ralph BOWER – inducted in 1558 - & was buried at Petham in Sept 1627.
James Shove SMITH, writes Himself Minister in 1627.
Richard INGE – Minister, buried at Petham 12 June 1641.
James SHIPTON – signs himself Minister in 1649.
Dr. TERRY, inducted in 1662 – bur. at Petham 29 Mar. 1691.
John HONEYWOOD, appears to have been Vicar from 1692 to 1737 – when he died, and was buried at Petham.
Dr. Thomas RANDOLPH – inducted into the united Vicarages of Petham and Waltham in 1737.
21. A Silver Denarius of Julia DOMNA, was, about 10 Years ago (1750) found in this Parish, (not far from ye Via St[r]ata Romana, now call’d Stone Street, which runs by it), and brought to Dr RANDOLPH the present Vicar, who presented it to Corpus Xti College in Oxon.
22. Some labourers being employ’d in mending the Road wch. leads from Kenville (ye Seat of Thomas THOMSON Esq) to Swerdling Downs, this last Summer (1758) just where the Road leads out of the Lane, and winds to the Left hand to go on the Down, in the Right hand Bank of the Road they discovered an Human Skeleton, which lay partly in the Bank, and partly cross (15b) the Road; That Part wch. lay in the Road was not above 6 inches under the Surface, and but little of it to be found. That part wch. lay in the Side or Bank of the Road, was at the Depth of about 2 feet and a Half; and the Bones, consisting of the Skull etc, to the Hips, were very firm. It seemd to have been buried in Haste, or, cast into its Grave, Neck & Shoulders, as we call it; for The under jaw was, strongly cemented with the Collar Bone and 2 uppermost Ribs on the Left Side. There were no Reliques of any sort found with it by which any Judgement could be form’d how it came there: but, as there are 2 very fair Roman Camps just by, viz: in Iffin, & Pond Wood, and just by Swerdling the 2 Latter of wch., I myself, fist discovered., this last year (1758). It is more than probable that it fell in some Skirmish thereabouts. It lay due North and South, with its Head to the North.
23. At Kenville, The Seat of Thomas THOMSON Esq. are the Bass and Capital of a very large Gothick Stone Pillar, The former is used for an Horse Block. How they came here is not known, there being no Ruins in the Neighbourhood from whence they cd. have been brought. The Capital of Another, wrought somewhat after the Corinthian Order is to be seen in the Yard of The Deanary House at Chartham. (See page 28).
24. The Aylebourn which, occasionally, runs through this Parish, has its first Source in a Cellar, belonging to a Farm, calld Deane, in ye Parish of Elmstead. When it runs through, as they call it, wch. very seldom happens (perhaps not once in 50 Years) it empties itself into the Stoure, between Shalmford (sic) Bridge (in ye Parish of Chartham) & Chilham – it run through about ye 24th of February this Year – viz: 1772. Br. Fausett.
25. (2 leaves inserted after f.15: this plan is on 15d, 15e). An Exact Plan of a Roman Intrenchment, in a Wood call’d Pond Wood, belonging to Thomas THOMSON Esq. in The Parish of Petham in Kent, as discovered and measured, by Me, in the Year 1758. Br. Faussett.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BOWER 21
BYN …… 19
DIGGS 8
FAUSSETT 19, 26
FORD 19
HALKE 15, 19
HAMMOND 2, 7, 8, 12, 14
HATCH 19
HONEYWOOD 16, 20, 21
INGE 21
LEFFROY 9, 12
LESTER 19
LEVISON 4
MACAREE 14
MOULT 2
PACK 19
PHELPS 19
POTTER 19
RANDOLPH 17, 20, 21, 22
SHIPTON 21
SMITH 21
TERRY 21
THOMSON 1-7, 9-14, 24
YATES 5Places
Burmarsh 16
Cambray, France 12
Canterbury 9, 14
All Saints 12
Chartham 2
Chilham Castle 8
Elmstead, Deane 25
Hythe 20
London 2, 19
Inner Temple 2
Nonnington 14,
St Albans 2, 7, 8, 12, 13
Petham 16
Kentfield 12, 13
Kenville 7, 10, 11
Royton Chapell 11
Saltwood 17, 20
Waltham 16, 20
General
Aylebourn (stream) 25
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Penshurst Churchyard
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Penshurst Churchyard, noted by Leland L. Duncan August 1919. Typed up by Jenni Cheesman. Leland Duncan's sketch plan (84KB) of location of gravestones in Penshurst Churchyard.
Penshurst South West Plot
1. By Tower: George DOUBELL died 28 March 1823 aged 57 years. Left a widow and 5 daughters, Mary, Ann, Susannah, Matilda, Elizabeth and Harriott.
1A. Sacred to the memory of the children of George and Ann DOUBELL of this parish: viz those born 26 March 1812, 2 February 181_ , 27 April 1816, 4 January 1817, 25 November 1817, 31 July 1818, 6 August 1819, 30 May 1820 and 1 November 1821.
2. No inscription now ? a small child.
3. Rail illegible (probably a wooden rail)
4. Mary wife of John BROWNE died 17 July 1748 (under grass)
5. James JENNER died 18 December 1810 aged 45 years. Footstones: J.J. 1810, M.J. 18(?15).
6. William TURLEY son of William Turley of Hartfield and apprentice to William MEDHURST of Bolebrook who departed this life 15 March 1754 aged 15 years.
7. James CHANTLER died 27 May 1841 aged 35 years. Maria his widow died 12 October 1842 aged 35 years. The only child of these parents Maria died 6 August 1840 aged 12 years.
8. Thomas PEARCH died 26 August 1777 aged 75 years
9. Thomas PEARCH died 25 March 1751 aged 81 years. Susannah PEARCH died 31 October 1758 aged 81 years Left issue by Susannah his Wife two sons Thomas & Henry
10. Ann PEARCH wife of Thomas Pearch died 16 December 1741 aged 33 years
11. John son of Thomas & Ann PEARCH died 18 Decembeer 1748 aged 16 years
12. Sarah wife of William HEATHER of the Parish of Camberwell, Surrey Bricklayer after an illness of 2 days died 16 September 1817 aged 24 years
13. John HARRIS died 19 August 1789 aged 91 years also Hannah wife of the above died 6 June 1804 aged 91 years
14. large old altar tomb: Top much worn and no inscription to be seen
In South Plot
15. Ann RIVERS died 25 April 1761 aged 73 years
16. Elizabeth STREATFIELD wife of Thomas Streatfield of the Parish of Chiddingstone died 23 October 1761 aged 26 years
17. John Thomas JONES son of Evan & Rachel Jones died 10 October 1832 aged 23 years also near Peter the 2nd son of the above Evan & Rachel Jones died 3 August 1841 aged 42 years
18. C R(?) 1775
19. Mary PAIGE of this parish died 1(1?) October 1792 aged 22 years This stone was erected as a Tribute from her disconsolate father
20. James PAIGE died 9 May 1799 aged 17 years
21. Edward PAIGE died 21 May 1801 age ? 60 years
22. Jane wife of Edward PAIGE died 9 February 1797 aged 50 years my children dear this warning take & etc
23. an old headstone? early 18th century
24. Mary CARDEN daughter of John & Elizabeth Carden of this parish died 12 August 1786 aged 18 years
25. Mrs Ann WAGHORNE died the 30 March 1748 aged 71 years Mr. John Waghorne died 22 December 1750 aged 62 years
26. Mercy WAGHORNE spinster born in this Parish 1685 died in London 11 May 1742 no age
27. William WAGHORNE died November 1705 his 60th year
28. Ann wife of Robert SEARS Robert SEARS of this parish of this parish died 17 November 1817 died 5 December 1830 aged 84 years aged 80 years
29. Thomas BACKETT son of Thomas Backett of Penshurst who died the 1(?5) March 1702 [rest] under grass.
30. Sarah the wife of Thomas BACKETT the younger who died 9 July 1710 in the 36th year of her age Here lieth . . . . .
31. Joseph BACKETT died 18 June 1756 aged 16 years His time was short etc.
32. Mary BECKETT (E) died 15 January 1792 aged (?4)2 years
33. Thomas SE . . . . . broken died . . . . . . . mber ? 3
Footstone T . . . . . 17 . . . .
34. wood rail gone
35. Thomas & George WELLER of this parish died 18 November 1834 suddenly by incautiously descending a well before foul air was expelled Thomas aged 62 years George aged 45 years Also Mary wife of Thomas Weller died 25 April 1835 aged 65 years
36. Charles FLETCHER died 17 March 1809 aged 89 years
37. Mary FLETCHER wife of Charles Fletcher died 11 December 1805 aged 77 years
38. George FLETCHER here interred in this Vault who departed this life the 30 December MDCCLVII [1757] aged 71 years
39. A fine altar Tomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Remains of John GRINDWELL late of the Parish of Wadhurst in Sussex who departed this life November . . . . . 1750 aged (? 75) years Here are also Interred the remains of Mary the wife of John Grindwell who was born in November 1697 and died in February 1760
40. Mary the wife of Roger ROGERS died 10 May 1728 aged 80 years
40A. Footstone E.F. 1745
Stones in the Eastern Plot from South to North (41-91)
41. Blank Richard SAX died 7 February 1813 aged 57 years
42. James HOPE died 17 December 1820 aged 32 years Eliza wife of James Hope died 29 April 1820 aged 35 years also Ann Sex HOPE daughter of James & Elizabeth Hope died 10 June 1814 aged 6 months also Henry Hope son of James & Elizabeth Hope died 2 August 1819 aged 7 years
43. Hannah wife of Robert LIPSCOMB of this parish died 4 January 1819 aged 64 years left issue 3 children viz Martha, Mary & Robert also Robert Lipscomb died 9 March 1838 aged 77 years
44. Eliza LIPSCOMB daughter of Robert & Elizabeth Lipscomb died 19 August 1824 aged 2 years also Robert Lipscomb son of Robert & Elizabeth Lipscomb died 29 October 1826 aged 5 years
45. Mr. John KIRBY of the Parish of Hever, died 28 May 1835 aged 59 years Elizabeth Kirby wife of the above died 30 March 1842 aged 61 years
46. John ALLISON died 1 January 1847 aged 78 years, Sarah wife of John Allison died 25 October 1840 aged 71 years
47. William CARDEN died 31 May 1750 aged 58 years Judeth wife of the above [the rest] under grass
48. William CARDEN died 29 June 1775 aged 48 years
49. Martha CARDEN died 4 April 1754 aged 12 years
50. Henry STREATFEILD died 28 August 1834 aged 61 years Elizabeth wife of Henry Streatfeild died 27 September 1820 aged 48 years Henry son of the above died 16 February 1797 aged 10 months Charlotte daughter of the above died 16 August 1819 aged 14 years Elizabeth daughter of the above died 30 March 1824
51. Hic jacet John STREATFEILD of Walters Green in this Parish who died 18 September 1779 aged 45 years also Sarah his wife died 14 June 1792 aged 19 years Left issue Elizabeth & Henry
52. Ann wife of John SIMMONS died 17 October 1750 aged 80 years
53. James SAXBY c.1750 under grass
54. John son of John & Elizabeth COOKE of this Parish died 5 September 1763 aged 13 years
55. John COOKE of this Parish Gentleman died 24 October 1751 aged 23 years
56. Ann COOKE wife of John Cooke Esq. who died 31 March 1748 in the 60th year. Also the body of the above named John Cooke who died June 1749 aged 62 years
57. Mrs. Ann COOKE died 9 August 1742 aged 29 years
58. Ann wife of Timothy DUKE died 3 January 1855 aged 60 years
59. Timothy DUKE died 7 October 1825 aged 63 years. Sarah wife of Timothy DUKE died 8 June 1808 aged 39 years
60. Mr. William DUKE of this Parish and late of 9 Wardour Street London Born 1 April 1802 died February 1853
61. Richard CARDEN died 7 November 1758 aged 28 years
62. Mary FAULCONER wife of George Faulconer died March the 22 and buried the 26 day in the 43rd year of her age 1748
63. George FAULCONER died 6 September 1751 in the 46th year
64. Sarah WISE died 9 May 1844 aged 50 years erected by her children
65. John son of Richard and Jane MOORE died 18 November 1827 aged 23 years
66. Sarah daughter of Richard and Jane MOORE died 12 August 1825 aged 16 years also William, Thomas, Jane and Elizabeth who died in infancy and childhood. Also Sarah daughter of George and Maryann Moore late of Sevenoaks died 1 May 1854 aged 12 years
67. Richard MOORE died 14 January 1841 aged 74 years Jane Moore his widow died 22 September 1842 aged 72 years
68. Robert CRIPPS of this Parish died 18 February 1781 aged 35 years also Mary daughter of Robert and Mary Cripps died 26 February 1780 aged 7 months
69. John CRIPPS son of Robert and Mary Cripps of this Parish died 23 December 1781 aged 9 years
70. Thomas JEFFERY of this Parish died 19 April 1844 aged 70 years also Alfred STANHOPE son of Thomas & Esther Jeffery died 16 June 1826 aged 2 years also Esther wife of Thomas Jeffery of this Parish died 19 January 1842 aged 56 years also Emily daughter of Thomas & Esther Jeffery died 25 November 1813 aged 16 months and Sophia an infant
71. Francis the son of Anthuny and Alis COMBRIDGE died 24 March 1727 aged 42 years. Also of his brother Thomas Combridge [the rest] under grass
72. Altar: Charles SCOTT of Richmond in the County of ? R S [Surrey / ?Yorkshire] who . . . . . . . . (gone) (Reg: 1767 Feb 16 Mr Charles Scott buried age 81 F&Zbamping)
73. Altar: Mrs. Ann OVERTON wife of Mr. Robert Overton (gone) (Reg: 1763 April 21 Mrs Ann Overton of Richmond buried age 59 F&Zbamping)
74. Altar: Richard (CACKET?) of this Parish . . . . . . . . (Reg: 1765 March 20 Richard CACKET buried who was found dead in South Park where he dropt, in returning from work. F&ZBamping)
75. (East end against north Chancel) Here lieth the Body of . . . . . . . . . . . N . . . . who died 25 August 174 . . aged 82 years
76. William CACKETT of this Parish died 6 March 1830 aged 91 years also Philly Cackett his widow died 25 May 1842 aged 87 years also Sarah Cackett their daughter died 28 October 1804 aged 26 years Erected by desire of Mary STARTIN their daughter who died at Frant (Relict of George Startin) 2 October 1859 aged 73 years and was there buried.
77. Thomas READ late of this Parish died 24 December 1847 aged 82 years Elizabeth is wife died 23 October 1858 aged 90 years and was buried at Fordcomb
78. wood rail – illegible
79. Sarah GUNNER died 3 April 1840 aged 65 years
80. Altar: The Rev. Richard YATES, D.D. Rector of Ashen, Essex and 36 years Chaplain of Chelsea Hospital died 24 August 1834 aged 65 years also Ann Yates widow of the above died 14 March 1856 aged 78 years Emma daughter of Rev. Richard Yates D.D. and Ann his wife died Good Friday 1894 aged 81 years
81. William HUNTLEY died 23 December 1848 aged 60 years
82. George HUNTLEY died 10 May 1848 aged 35 years
83. Jane FRANSHAM died 26 November 1849 aged 30 years
84. William PICKANCE of Burton in Cheshire Surgeon of this Parish Born 7 August 1773 Died 10 March 1840 also John Pickance M.R.C.S. Nephew of the above Born 2 January 1800 died 3 June 1849 He married on the 8 June 1840 Ann daughter of William FOLEY of Tunbridge Wells by whom he left issue; William John and John Wilson. Also Alice Pickance sister of the above named William Pickance Born 12 January 1775 died 10 April 1852
84A. Jane Elizabeth BATES Grand daughter of John Bates & Martha his wife died 7 February 1847 aged 23 years
84B. John BATES died 18 March 1837 aged 68 years. Martha his wife died 19 October 1867 aged 91 years
85. Jane daughter of William & Sarah FOSTER died 4 August 1847 aged 25 years
86. Thomas HASWELL died Feb . . . . . . . . . . . . . under grass C.1780 (Reg: 1730 Feb 19 Thomas HASWELL buried F&Zbamping)
87. William DUDDY FOSTER died 26 October 1853 aged 66 years Sarah his wife died 20 February 1868 aged 73 years and was buried at the Cemetery.
88. John SAMSON of Well Place Farm died 22 June 1837 aged 40 years John Samson son of the above died 27 October 1853 aged 2 years & 2 months also Thomas Samson who died 11 April 1854 aged 11 months William Samson died 29 April 1858 aged 8 years buried at Fordcomb Church
89. William RAW died 3 July 1750 aged 57 years also Alice wife of the above died 1 March 1798 aged 98 years
90. Cox MAYNE eldest son of Richard Mayne Esq., of New St. Spring Gardens London who died at Penshurst 23 September 1851 in his 19th year
91. John MARSHALL died 2 September 1728 in his 29th year and left issue Elizabeth his only surviving daughter
Stones in North Churchyard
92. Mary 1824
93. William CONSTABLE died 15 May 1842 aged 57 years
94. Thomas son of Thomas & Sarah FOSTER of this Parish died 11 August 1824 aged 8 years
95. Elizabeth wife of Thomas FOSTER and daughter of John & Elizabeth CHEEASMAN (sic) of East Peckham died 20 January 1812 aged 37 years
96. Ann wife of Thomas FOSTER died 31 August 1802 aged 31 years
97. Thomas FOSTER died 9 December 1848 aged 75 years also Sarah wife of Thomas Foster died 3 June 1841 aged 61 years Heaven from all creatures hides the book of fate
98. Sarah wife of Daniel BALDOCK and daughter of Robert ROWLEY Esq. of Knockholt died 28 November 1830 aged 57 years Left issue one son Rowley born 12 February 1810 died 29 October 1833 interred at Brasted
99. Joseph BASSETT died 18 November 1752 aged 16 years Keep death and judgment always in your eye Nones fit to live but who is fit to die. Make use of present Time Because you must take up your lodging shortly in the Dust, tis dreadfull to behold the sitting sun and night approaching e’er your work is done.
100. John GROVE died 12 January 1755 aged 20 years
101. John HAMMOND son of Thomas & Elizabeth Hammond of this Parish died 4 August 1833 aged 7 years also an infant son of the above Thomas & Elizabeth Hammond
102. Sarah wife of John TUTT died 6 January 1790 aged 74 years
103. Sarah daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth SUTTON died 9 March 1806 aged 21 years
104. Mr. John SUTTON died 10 March 1778 aged 70 years Mrs. Mary Sutton wife of the above Mr John Sutton died 15 October 1797 aged 83 years
105. William LOCKYER died 28 September 1736 aged 65 years M . . . . . wife of William Lockyer died 24 January 1738 aged 60 years
106. John TURNER died 28 May 1844 aged 28 years
107. Mary Ann daughter of Edward & Sarah TURNER died 13 December 1817 aged 4 years Also Louisa Frances daughter of Edward & Sarah Turner died 24 March 1822 aged 1 year & 11 months
108. Susannah wife of James GOODMAN died 8 September 1813 aged 32 years also Fanny Elizabeth Goodman daughter of the above died 1 March 1839 aged 18 months
109. William TURNER son of Edward & Sarah Turner of this Parish died 15 July 1832 aged 24 years
110. Mary wife of Edward Robert COLES and daughter of Richard & Frances WOODHAMS of Penshurst died 8 October 1835 aged 28 years
111. Richard WOODHAMS died 20 July 1841 aged 79 years Frances wife of the above died 24 January 1810 aged 32 years
112. James FAULKNER died 2 January 1821 aged 62 years Sarah wife of James Faulkner died 10 October 1819 aged 62 years
113. rail: Sarah widow of John FRY . . . . . . . . . ge of the . . . . . . . . who died 24 October 1837 aged 75 years on reverse:- John FRY died 15 May 18(?24) aged ?82 years
114. William CARD of Swaylands in this Parish died 20 November 1854 aged 77 years
115. Mary CARD of Swaylands in this Parish died 16 May 1844 aged 66 years
116. Henry CONSTABLE died 15 November 1859 aged 37 years also Elizabeth widow of the above died 27 May 1860 aged 43 years and was buried at Fordcomb
117. John Charles CONSTABLE died 19 August 1846 aged 26 years Also Bethel Constable died 8 November 1854 aged 28 years
118. William SKINNER of this Parish died 16 March 1848 aged 66 years Sophia Skinner died 25 August 1866 aged 80 years interred at Cemetery Poundsbridge. Also Susanna Skinner died 20 March 1895 aged 87 years
119. William SKINNER of this Parish died 29 March 1809 aged 61 years also Mary wife of William Skinner died 22 October 1838 aged 88 years
120. Thomas son of William & Mary SKINNER of this Parish died 19 June 1814 aged 21 years
121. John SKINNER of this Parish died 23 March 1843 aged 65 years Elizabeth wife of John Skinner died 8 April 1818 aged 39 years
122. Edward TURNER died 16 October 1843 aged 70 years Sarah wife of Edward Turner of this Parish died 20 December 1834 aged 58 years
123. Mr. Thomas SUTTON died 30 December 1804 aged 65 years Left Elizabeth his wife and 3 daughters Nanny, Elizabeth and Sarah
124. Richard TAYLOR above 40 years a respected inhabitant of this Parish died 7 September 1844 aged 60 years also Elizabeth his wife died 12 December 1844 aged 63 years also William Charles Taylor grandson of the above died 26 December 1863 aged 6 years
125. Richard TAYLOR son of Richard & Elizabeth Taylor died 6 July 1823 aged 22 years
126. Elizabeth wife of Thomas SUTTON died 22 February 1839 aged 89 years
127. Samuel son of Thomas & Elizabeth SUTTON of this Parish died 10 April 1796 aged 22 years
128. Eleanor wife of Richard COLLIER BATTYLL died 30 July 1835 aged 32 years also 2 daughters of the above, Ellen died 16 October 1834 aged 3 years and Eliza NEWMAN died at Cheltenham 13 August 1835
129. an enclosure but no visible stone
129A. The Rev. Jonathan HAMMOND above 22 years Rector of this Parish died 13 February 1819 aged 51 years also Anne his wife died 26 June 1830 aged 53 years Having survived her beloved friend eleven lonely years longing for immortality.
130. Monument and urn: Edward Savage BAILEY died 25 April 1870 aged 76 years having survived his beloved wife 37 years Amelia wife of Edward Savage Bailey of Berners Street London died 2 June 1833 aged 35 years also Mary Bailey widow of Lt. Henry Bailey RN and sister in law of Edward Savage Bailey died 15 January 1877 in her 83rd year and was buried here. Erected by children of Edward Savage Bailey
131. Richard BUTCHER died 15 April 1847 aged 80 years also Philly wife of Richard Butcher died 12 October 1847 aged 80 years
132. Susannah PAGE wife of Daniel Page . . . . under grass c.1760 (Reg: 1749 Jan 20 Susannah PAGE widow buried age 84 F&ZBamping)
133. Elizabeth WINNIFRITH daughter of Richard & Elizabeth Winnifrith died 22 November 1742 aged 22 years
134. Elizabeth wife of Joseph WELLS of this Parish died 14 February 1842 aged 48 years
135. Mary wife of Edward WELLS died 15 April 1815 aged 51 years Edward Wells of this Parish died 5 June 1831 aged 66 years also Sarah wife of Edward Wells died 20 December 1838 aged 74 years
136. Thomas WICKHAM died 15 February 1820 aged 82 years Sarah wife of Thomas Wickham died 17 April 1817 aged 72 years
137. Thomas WICKHAM died 11 January 1849 aged 68 years Elizabeth wife of Thomas Wickham died 8 December 1833 aged 52 years
138. Mary BOND wife of Samuel Bond died 11 June 1844 aged 35 years
139. Sophia Margaret SAXBY daughter of Mrs. Sophia Saxby died 22 May 1838 aged 18 years
140. Thomas WILLSHER son of William & Mary Willsher of this Parish died 22 December 1837 aged 22 years also 2 daughters of the above: Elizabeth Willsher died 2 March 1838 aged 20 years Martha Roades Willsher died 22 May 1839 aged 3 years 5 months
141. Jane daughter of William & Mary WILLSHER died 29 September 1830 aged 6 years 5 months
142. William WILLSHER son of William & Mary Willsher died 26 July 1849 aged 21 years
143. To Elizabeth ROADES died 1 April 1850 aged 89 years and William WILLSHER died 17 October 1850 aged 66 years Left issue Susan, Esther Jane Maria & Stephen
144. To John SHERARD died 5 November 1861 aged 55 years Buried at Chiddingstone. Sarah wife of John Sherard died 3 March 1849 aged 47
145. Charlotte daughter of Thomas & Olivia WINN of Tonbridge died 17 March 1838 aged 11 years
146. Altar – Top: Sacred to the Memory of William TURNER died 15 November 1827 aged 66 years Elizabeth his widow died 12 January 1837 aged 79 years William son of the above of Chafford died 28 December 1858 aged 47 years North Side:- Sarah the widow of David EDWARDS late of Withyam died 15 November 1842 aged 7? years West end:- Mary daughter of Richard & Mary TURNER of Chafford in this Parish died September 1832 aged 9 months South side:- David EDWARDS Late of Withyam in Sussex died 11 July 1836 aged 53 years
147. Harriett Eves LEE wife of F.R. Lee, R.A. died 28 February 1850 no age
148. William Foster BARHAM M.A. 3rd son of Thomas Foster Barham Esq. of Penzance Cornwall & late Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge Born 22 October 1802 died 22 January 1848 aged 46 years
149. John Cotton WORTHINGTON Esq. died 20 September 1826 aged 58 years
150. Matthew SMITH Esq. died 3 August 1822 aged 25 years second son of Major General John Smith Second in Command of the Bengal Army who died in 1806 at Muttra also Elizabeth wife of the said John Smith died 24 January 1826 aged 60 years
151. Mary WELLS wife of William Wells Esq. of Redleaf died 31 May 1818 aged 44 years William Wells Born 5 May 1768 died 11 August 1847
152. William STURT died 16 February 1850 aged 93 years Sarah wife of William Sturt of this Parish died 18 September 1822 aged 58 years
153. Henry WELLER died 2 June 1838 aged 46 years also Joseph Millington WELLER son of the above died 31 May 1841 aged 18 years Mary wife of the above Henry Weller died 10 February 1847 aged 50 years
154. John CHEATLE died 12 January 1836 aged 57 years 29 years faithful service to William Wells of Redleaf
155. John MARCHANT died 4 March 1754 aged 60 years. Ann daughter of John Marchant died 12 November 1758 aged 27 years John son of John Marchant died 22 November 1750 aged 22 years Behold a young man and a maid that sleepeth hear that loved well theire Parents Dear Theire time was short theire years was spent the Lord did cull
156. John WINTER died 17 July 1845 aged 75 years – XIV [14] years a faithful Bailiff to Sir John Shelly Sidney Bart.
157. Ann WOODHAMS died 19 June 1844 aged 58 years
158. Martin Raspin RINGROSE died 13 August 1805 aged 40 years
159. Frances Ann EVEREST
160. Robert CACKETT 15 May 1813 aged 46 years
161. William son of Robert & Hannah CACKETT died 14 March 1805 aged 9 months Henry Cackett died 28 May 1810 aged 2 years
162. Jane YOUNG died 8 April 1800 (or 9) aged 78 years (Reg: 1809 May 4 Jane YOUNG buried F&ZBamping)
163. Thomas KILLICK died 31 January 1843 aged 44 years Elizabeth his wife died 27 April 1851 aged 57 years
164. wood rail – illegible
165. William BRIDGER of this Parish died 25 January 1788 aged 70 years Ann Bridger wife of William Bridger died 31 May 1809 aged 83 years
166. Ann BRIDGER died 18 September 1751 aged 73 years
167. HERE LYETH . . . . . . . . . . . . illegible
168. against Tower: Here lieth the Body of Robert WALLIS who departed this life 8 March 1755 aged 28 years
169. West end of north: aisle This first stone of the north aisle was laid 18 September 1854 By the Right Honourable Philip SIDNEY Baron De L’Isle & Dudley William GREEN Rector Thomas HAMMOND ) Henry TAYLOR ) Churchwardens
End of Penshurst Church Yard
In Penshurst Church
170. Chancel floor: under this Stone are interred the remains of the Revd Sir Richard RYCROFT Bart DD Rector of this Parish who died 5 July 1786 aged 49 years also Penelope Lady Rycroft Relict of the above died 14 February 1821 in the 88th year of her age
South side of the sacraruim: [ = sanctuary]
171. near this place lies the Body of Anne Relict of the Rev Dr. William EGERTON late Rector of this Parish who died 5 March 1778 aged 47 years Exordium.
172. above is a Spencer memorial dated 1740 north side of Chancel
173. mural: coat of arms sketched.
174. near this place are interred the remains of Nicholas HALHEAD Esq. Master of Greatham Hospital in the County of Durham who died at Tunbridge Wells 12 July 1785 aged 67 years. His 1st wife was Catherine daughter & heiress of John MOWBRAY Esq. of the County of Durham by whom he had 2 daughters, Catherine & Elizabeth. His 2nd wife was Margery daughter of Richard STONHEWER, Ll.D. Rector of Houghton le Spring in the said County by whom he had one only daughter who died an infant erected by his widow and daughters
Some stones under altar.
175. On north of arium:
176. To Memory of the Rev William GREEN 25 years Rector of this Parish Born 16 April 1816 died 10 October 1877 & of Frances WHORMBY his wife only child of the Rev. Philip Stanhope DODD formerly Rector of Penshurst born 5 February 1817 died 5 March 1885
Mural South side of Chancel
177. Rev. Hopton WILLIAMS Rector of this Parish who died 2 March 1770 aged 66 years. Mary his wife died 16 January 177[1?] aged [8?]1 years (Reg: 1778 Jan 26 Mrs Mary WILLIAMS buried F&ZBamping)
Elizabeth Ann Williams their daughter died 1 October 1752 aged 17 years also Mary Williams Spinster sister of the Rev. Mr. Williams who died 19 August 1776 aged 73 years Also his daughter Sarah widow of Henry SOUTHOUSE Esq. died 29 November 1805. Also of John FORBES of Waterton Hereditary Constable of Aberdeen Married to Sarah grand daughter of the above Hopton Williams born 10 October 1754 died 14 December 1868
In south aisle
178. A mural monument to Gulielmus COVENTRYE Eques auratus, Thomae Baronis Coventrye of Alesborough Filius natu minimus x x x apud fontes vicinos medicinales VIII Calend Julias An Dom MDCLXXXVI [1686] Aetatisqne Suae LX [60]
Mural north aisle to
179. Frances Ann & Susanna daughters of Richard ALLNUTT Esq. & Frances his wife of South Park in this Parish Frances Ann died 3 July 1820 aged 23 years Susanna died 4 May 1821 aged 21 years
180. Richard ALLNUTT Esq. of South Park in this Parish for more than 30 years a magistrate of the County died 19 November 1827 aged 55 years
181. There are in addition those of earlier date for which see Thorpe’s Reg: Roff. and there are many of recent date to the Hardinges etc. etc.
182. The South Chapel is decorated with Sidney and allied family Arms.
31 August 1919 Leland Duncan
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ALLISON 46
ALLNUTT 179, 180
BACKETT 29-31
BAILEY 130
BARHAM 148
BASSETT 99
BATES 84a+b
BATTYLL 128
BECKETT 32
BOND 138
BRIDGER 165, 166
BROWNE 4
BUTCHER 131
CACKET 74, 76
CACKETT 160, 161
CARD 114, 115
CARDEN 24, 47-49, 61
CHANTLER 7
CHEATLE 154
CHEEASMAN 95
COLES 110
COLLIER 128
COMBRIDGE 71
CONSTABLE 93, 116, 117
COOKE 54-57
COVENTRYE 178
CRIPPS 68, 69
De L’Isle 169
BALDOCK 98
DODD 176
DOUBELL 1, 1A
DUDDY 87
DUKE 58-60
EDWARDS 146
EGERTON 171
EVEREST 159
E.F. 40a
FAULCONER 62, 63
FAULKNER 112
FLETCHER 36-38
FOLEY 84
FORBES 177
FOSTER 85, 87, 94-97,148
FRANSHAM 83
FRY 113
GOODMAN 108
GREEN 169, 176
GRINDWELL 39
GROVE 100
GUNNER 79
HALHEAD 174
HAMMOND 101, 129, 169
Hardinges 181
HARRIS 13
HASWELL 86
HEATHER 12
HOPE 42
Hopton 177
HUNTLEY 81, 82
JEFFERY 70
JENNER 5
JONES 17
KILLICK 163
KIRBY 45
LEE 147
LIPSCOMB 43, 44
LOCKYER 105MARSHALL 91
MAYNE 90
MEDHURST 6
MOORE 65-67
MOWBRAY 174
NEWMAN 128
OVERTON 73
PAGE 132
PAIGE 19-22
PEARCH 8-11
PICKANCE 84
C R(?) 18
RAW 89
READ 77
RINGROSE 158
RIVERS 15
ROADES 143
ROGERS 40
ROWLEY 98
RYCROFT 170
SAMSON 88
Savage 130
SAX 41
SAXBY 53, 139
SCOTT 72
SE . .33
SEARS 28
Shelly 156
SHERARD 144
SIDNEY 156, 169, 181
SIMMONS 52
SKINNER 118-121
SMITH 150
SOUTHOUSE 177Spencer 172
STANHOPE 70, 176
STARTIN 76
STONHEWER 174
STREATFEILD 50, 51
STREATFIELD 16
STURT 152
SUTTON 103, 104, 123,
126, 127
TAYLOR 124, 125, 169
MARCHANT 155
TURLEY 6
TURNER 106, 107, 109,
122, 146
TUTT 102
WAGHORNE 25-27
WALLIS 168
WELLER 35, 153
WELLS 134, 135, 151
WHORMBY 176
WICKHAM 136, 137
WILLIAMS 177
WILLSHER 140-142
WINN 145
WINNIFRITH 133
WINTER 156
WISE 64
WOODHAMS 110,111, 157
WORTHINGTON 149
YATES 80
YOUNG 162
Places Index
Aberdeen 177
Ashen, Essex 80
Brasted 98
Burton, Cheshire 84
Camberwell, Surrey 12
Cheltenham 128
Chiddingstone 16, 144
Durham 174
East Peckham 95
Fordcomb 77, 116
Fordcomb Church 88
Frant 76
Greatham Hospital, Durham 174
Hartfield 6
Hever 45
Houghton le Spring 174
Knockholt 98
London
Berners St. 130
Chelsea Hospital 80
New St. Spring Gardens 90
Muttra 150
Penshurst
Bolebrook 6
Chafford 146
Redleaf 151, 154
South Park 179, 180
Swaylands 114, 115
Walters Green 51
Well Place Farm 88
Penzance Cornwall 148
Poundsbridge 118
Richmond 72
Sevenoaks 67
Tonbridge 145
Trinity College, Cambridge 148
Tunbridge Wells 84, 174
Wadhurst, Sussex 39
Waterton 177
Withyam, Sussex 146General
apprentice 6
Army
Bengal Army 150
Major General 150
R.A. 147
Bailiff 156
Baron 169
Bricklayer 12
Chaplain 80
Churchwardens 169
descending a well 35
faithful service 154
Hereditary Constable 177
Lt. RN 130
magistrate 180
Rector 80, 129, 169-171,
174, 176, 177
Surgeon 84
PENSHURST CHURCHYARD M.I.'S - LOCATION MAP
Leland Duncan's sketch plan of location of gravestones in Penshurst Churchyard
Monumental Inscriptions of Otford Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Otford Church, noted by Leland L. Duncan 6th June 1920. Typed up by Ted Connell, checked by Frank & Zena Bamping. Including Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plan of location of gravestones in the churchyard.
By West Gate
1 Our dear mother Elizabeth wife of James SOUTHBY died born 19 April 1817 died 27 January 1882. Also James Southby 23 December 1890 aged 76. Also their children Mary Ann born 1846 died 1853, Mary born 1856 died 1857, Isabel born 1854 died 1866, James born 1849 died in India 1877, Harriet GIBBARD Born 1838 died 1883
2. Mary wife of William COULSTOCK 15 June 1889 aged 64 years Also William Coulstock died 8 October aged 79 years.
3. Small cross George EVEREST died 4 January 1884 aged 53 years
4. Wooden cross Thomas THORP died 1898 aged 78 years
5. Cross head Edith Annie BOOKER died 17 December 1890 aged 17 years. Alice May Booker died 3 May 1878 aged 2 years
6. Thomas BOOKER died 8 January 1865 aged 1 year 3 months. Arthur Booker died 31 March 1878 aged 3 years 2 months. John Booker died 19 April 1878 aged 7 years 9 months. Children of Danzel and Hannah Booker of this parish
7. Danzel BOOKER husband of Hannah Booker died 21 December 1885 aged 57 years Also Hannah Booker died 9 May 1897 aged 70 years.
8. Sarah wife of George BOOKER of this parish died 23 February 1872 aged 69 years. George Booker husband died 30 January 1885 aged 85 years
9 Wooden cross In memory of Elizabeth _ _ _ KS . (JACKS?) D . . . . b . . . . . 188 . aged 7_ … years
Footboard _ _ _ _ J
10. Monument in urn Mr Henry WOODER died 23 August 1869 aged in 82nd year the family grave of Henry and Sophia Wooder Also of Mrs Ann HAMMOND daughter of Mr Henry Wooder died 13 May 1846 aged 26 years
11. Elijah HAM born in the City of London 21 November 1842 died in this Parish 2 November 1871. Also George father of the above died 6 November 1876 aged 65 years. Elizabeth Ham wife of George Ham died 11 November 1907 aged 92 years
12. Thomas BLOOMFIELD died 2 December 1874 aged 62 years. Lucy his wife died 12 November 1875 aged 58 years. Jesse Bloomfield son of above died 15 December 1902 aged 60 years
13. Large tomb George JESSUP died 30 January 1836 aged 58 years. Also in memory of Frederick son of George and Sarah Jessup. died 18 May 1835 aged 8 months also George Alfred son of above 28 January 1838 aged 6 months
14. David CARTER died Sunday 25 April 1875 aged 36 years leaving a widow and 3 young children.
15. Much worn Elizabeth CARTER . . . . . aged 77 years also Henry Carter . . . 18 _ _ aged 88 years
16 Mary GROVE died 4 December 1905 aged 56 years.
17. Marina wife of Henry Horton PEARCE of this Parish died 18 May 1906 aged 67 years. The above Henry Horton Pearce died 6 December 1913 aged 75 years. Emma daughter of the above died 25May 1879 aged 5 years. William, son of above died 27 June 1897 aged 33 years
18. Henry Horton PEARCE son of Henry Horton and Maria Pearce of this Parish died 3 August 1908 aged 39 years.. . . . . . .
19. . . . . remains of William A . . . . . . H . .N . I (?Hunt) . . . in this Parish who died 10 May 1821 aged 43 years. Also Sarah Ann daughter of the above died 3 April 1816 aged 4 years. Footstone W.A.H. 1821, S. J. H. 1816
20. Headstone against Church. Henrietta wife of Richard SQUIB died 8 October 1804 aged 57 years
21. A coffin shaped tomb – no inscription
22. Martha COOMBER wife of William Coomber died 28 September 1842 aged 66 years. Above William Coomber died 21 November 1848 aged 76 years.
23. Silas TROUGHTON died 18 January 1888 aged 68 years Elizabeth Ann Troughton wife of above died 5 September 1905 aged 95 years
24. Elizabeth BOWYER wife of John Bowyer died 13 March 1857 aged 74 years. Above John Bowyer died 20 May 1861 aged 81 years
25. Edward TOWNSEND died 30 May 1904 aged 36 years
In North East corner26. Thomas DRAY of this Parish died 6 December 1857 aged 34 years. Thomas son of the above born 6 July 1854, died 12 August 1874
27. Ann wife of George MARCHANT Draper, Sevenoaks died 23 February 1883 aged 65 years
28. Mary wife of William DRAY born 27 July 1815 died 30 September 1859
29. Charlotte wife of Michael DRAY of this Parish, born 1 August 1790 died 28 February 1864. Above Michael Dray born 15 May 1788 died 21 June 1869
30. Charlotte and Mary Ann DRAY daughters of Michael and Charlotte Dray of this Parish. Charlotte born 21 April 1828 died 9 March 1831. Mary Anne born 29 January 1830, died 10 September 1847
31. Louis BROMLEY son of Michael and Ann Bromley died 9 March 1848 aged 2 years Also Clara Bromley daughter of the above died 18 March 1848 aged 4 years. Ann NINHAM niece of the above died 19 November 1867 aged 40 years. Michael Bromley died 6 September 1870 aged 68 years Ann widow of Michael Bromley died 11 March 1878 aged 68 years. George Bromley died 16 April 1879 aged 43 years
32. Sarah wife of John COUCHMAN who died 16 January 1795 aged 59 years. Also Sophia daughter of William and Sarah TOWNSEND grand-daughter of the above, from Dunton Green who died (Register 29th) April . 1795 aged 16 years. Also the above John Couchman died 28 January 1806 aged 70 years
33. Here lieth the body of Henry SOANE who died 21 September 1735 aged 81 years. Near this place also lyeth the body of Samuel BOSTOCK his nephew. He died 21 September 1730 aged 26 years
To the East of the Vestry and Chancel34. Cross Edwenia SARGEANT died 22 January 1879 aged 55 years
35. John RIGARLSFORD died 3 July 1836 aged 74 years. Catherine DAVENPORT sister of the above died 13 October 1866 aged 88 years
36. Thomas WYLDE died 2 January 1836 aged 21 years. Sarah FURGUSSON died 27 June 1843 aged 67 years. Susan DALTON died 11 August 1848 aged 76 years
37. James RIGARLSFORD died 5 February 1784 aged 15 years. Also Daniel Rigarlsford, brother of above died 21 September 1837 aged 67 years.
38. Thomas RIGARLSFORD died 4 October 1800 aged 67 years. Mary Rigarlsford wife of above died 3 September 1814 aged 70 years. James Rigarlsford son of above died 12 May 1824 age 42 years.
39. Cross in iron railing enclosure: In Memory of Charles POLHILL born 8 October 1805, died 8 October 1805. Fredrick Campbell Polhill born 25 September 1809 died 2 February 1898. Mary Elizabeth Campbell Polhill born 19 March 1808 died 20 January 1884. George Polhill born 14 February 1813 died 10 May 1892
40. Large Altar Tomb: No inscription apparent on top, Mid 18th Century. On East end, POLHILL coat of arms
41. Elizabeth MANWARING daughter of Richard and Sophia Manwaring of this Parish died 22 October 1832 aged 34 years. Also William Thomas Manwaring who died 4 February 1870 aged 49 years
42. Mary BULL died 13 March 1894 aged 56 years. William her husband died 10 September 1910 aged 78 years. Interred at Brighton and Captain Bull (Willie) eldest son of the above who lost his life at sea 15 September 1885 aged 26 years. Interred at St Vincent
Three Tablet on East wall of South Aisle
43. George LAKE Esq. late of Greenwich in this County died 11 May 1773 aged 36 years. Out of respect to his memory this momument was erected ( and the burying place inclosed) by his sister Mrs Mary Lake of Sevenoaks.
44. The bodyes of Mr George PETTY and Anne his wife who lived near 60 years without any strife. Here both interred do lye in surehopes of a blessed eternity. The ?above? Anne was one of the daughters of John POLHILL of Otford Esq. The said George PETTY dyed 11 July 1719 age 86 years. Anne dyed 9 November 1726 aged 88 years. Here also lyes Mr Robert Petty his eldest son who died 1 November 1727 aged 66 years
45. Mrs Elizabeth QUILTER widow of William Quilter Esq late of Orpington in this County who died 14 November 1775 aged 63 years. This monument was erected to her memory by her neice Mrs Mary Lake of Sevenoaks
46. In memory of our only child Bertram Charles FRY died 6 February 1893 aged 2 years and 7 months
47. Maria wife of Edward CASSAM of Twitton, Otford died 29 December 1870 in her 39th year. Also Edward Cassam husband of above born 8 July 1826 died 26 December 1907
48. Charles Henry late of Manila Phillipine Isles 2nd son of the late Charles and Mary KIPPING of Hadlow, Kent born 16 January 1860 died 8 December 1896
49. Here lieth the body of Elizabeth PIPER, late wife of Thomas Piper of this Parish. She died 27 April 1758 aged 65 years. Said Thomas Piper died 10 March 1760 aged 74 years.
50. Flat worn stone: Here lieth the body of ?Marie? ?WINNE? daughter of George PETTY of this Parish
51. Worn . . . . . . . . .John . . . . . . . . Son . . . .
52. Ann wife of Charles TROUGHTON of this Parish died 13 September 1852 aged 44 years.
53. Elizabeth, daughter of Charles and Anne Troughton born 27 July 1845 died 4 June 1849. Also Charles GREEN son of William and Anne Green and grandson of Charles and Anne Troughton born 17 October 1858 died 22 November 1862
The above are up to a line drawn from East end of South Aisle to East boundary of yard.
54. John Richard MOBBS died 23 November 1842 aged 19 years. Mrs Mary Ann BARTLETT aunt to the above died 27 July 1856 aged 65 years. Emily Elizabeth PILE neice to the above died 22 March 1857 aged 1 year and 11 months
55. Elizabeth BARNES the faithful servant of the Rev R. B. TRITTON incumbent of Otford died 21 July 1854 aged 62 years
56. Master David PRYER died 22 October 1874 aged 53 years. Also Martha Pryer wife of above died 30 January 1882 aged 57 years. Mary Margaret aged 17 years, Albert Edward aged 12 years, Charlotte Emily aged 12 years, children of above
57. Margaret wife of Master David PRYER died 13 May 1844 aged 56 years also Master David Pryer husband of above died 21 September 1878 aged 88 years. Also to the 4 relatives of above interred in 4 graves to South of this.
58 Henry BARBER late of The Catherine Wheel Inn, Borough, London ? died 4 August 1862 aged 46 years. Left issue 6 children, Anne, Henry, Benjamin, Edward, Mary Jane and Frederick.
59. Mrs Anna WILMSHURST died 30 June 1862 aged 60 years William Wilmshurst husband of the above died 14 January 1866 aged 76 years.
60. Mr Edward NASH of this Parish formerly of Reigate, Surrey died 18 February 1870 aged 61 years.
61. Three stones in iron fencing Thomas SELBY of this Parish died 6 January 1833 aged 70 years.
62. Mary wife of Thomas SELBY of this Parish died 6 November 1841 aged 78 years.
63. James SELBY, The Poor Mans friend, son of Thomas and Mary Selby died 29 October 1851 in 59th year. Martha wife of above died 1878 aged 76 years. see later (where?)
64. Clara Eugenie RICHARDS daughter of Mary and John Edmund Richards of Chevening died 14 March 1881 aged 19 years. Also above John Edmund Richards died 9 February 1887 aged 76 years. Also Mary wife of above died 4 March 1894 aged 65 years.
65. Sarah Jane PRYER died 4 September 1889 at Bishop’s Stortford aged 37 years.
66. Harriet wife of Henry TOWNSEND died 30 October 1892 aged 88 years. Also Henry Townsend husband of above died 24 July 1893 aged 87 years.
67. In a bush Esther wife of John TROUGHTON born 7 June 1782 died 14 February 1864 in her 82nd year. Above John Troughton, born 7 August 1777, died 12 May 1867 in 90th year. United in marriage 61 years. Also Charles Troughton son of above died 22 December 1867 aged 34 years.
68. Adjoining this place lies the remains of Thomas EDWARDS of the Parish of St Dunstan in the West of the City of London, who died in April 1728 aged 47 years 9 months. Here lyeth the body of Charles Thomas of the Parish of St Margaret in Westminster. Grandson of the above Thomas Edwards who died April the 10th 1777 in the 23rd year of his age. Also Mary Thomas daughter of the above Thomas Edwards who died 9 January 1800 aged 82 years. Also Charles Thomas husband of the above died 1 September 1801 aged 79 years.
69. Phillis wife of Samuel EDWARDS of this Parish died 8 April 1768 aged 71 years. Also said Samuel Edwards died 21 June 1782 aged 84 years.
70. Cross: (E) John WREFORD of Broughton House in this parish died 18 January 1857 aged 86 years. Sarah his wife died 31 October 1868 aged 81 years. Mary Ann daughter of John and Sarah Wreford died 29 May 1846 aged 22 years, (N) George BUDD son of Samuel and Elizabeth Wreford died 7 July 1866 aged 19 years. Frances daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Wreford died 8 April 1880 ages 37 years. John Wreford priest. Eldest son of Samuel and Elizabeth Wreford born 25 December 1838 died 6 July 1884 (W) Jemina WOOD sister of Sarah Wreford died 25 January 1838. Kezia Wood died 26 November 1869 (S) blank
71. Tomb and headstone in enclosure Richard RUSSELL died 28 July 1894 aged 78 years. Julia Catherine Russell born 20 May 1832, died 22 September 1892.
72. Cross: Joseph Lambert LEVEAUX died 17 July 1907 aged 65 years.
73. Cross: Eliza HUNT died 2 March 1890 aged 44 years, Dear wife?
74. James KING died 16 December 1864 aged 65 years. Frances wife of above died 24 January 1883 aged 78 years.
75. Jane wife of James JOHNSON died 22 April 1892 aged 54 years. Above James Johnson died 24 January 24 January 1914 age 76 years.
76. Eliza KING died 3 November 1889 aged 75 years.
77. Jane KING of this Parish died 25 December 1854 in her 52nd year.
78. A footstone (head gone) J. C. 1805. S. C. 1809.
79. Small stone. Here lieth the body of Sarah, ye wife of Thomas BURGESS of Kemsing who died September the . . . 1719 aged . . . under grass
80. Eliza CASSAM of Otford died 19 March 1889 aged 76 years.
81. William CASSAM died 20 March 1880 aged 73 years. Charlotte his wife died 18 October 1896 aged 89 years.
82. William CASSAM died 30 March 1845 aged 35 years. Jane Cassam wife of the above, died 10 August 1884 aged 68 years.
83. Edward CASSAM died 31 March 1850 aged 74 years. Mary Cassam wife of above died 13 September 1868 aged 82 years.
84. James PULLEY died 22 February 1859 aged 69 years. Mary Pulley wife of above died 4 December 1863 aged 79 years. Erected by his children.
85. By South East angle of South Aisle John CASSAM died 6 November 1805 aged 69 years. Sarah Cassam, his wife 26 December 1809 aged 69 years.
86. Maria CASSAM died 14 May 1861 aged 61 years. George husband of above died 4 June 1876 aged 77 years.
87. William JESSUP of this Parish died 27 October 1844 aged 52 years. Mirian? wife of above died 11 April 1871 aged 78 years.
88. Elizabeth wife of William JESSUP died 23 March 1872 aged 54 years Tender mother etc. Above William Jessup died 31 August 1882 aged 64 years.
89. William Middleton JESSUP died 5 March 1883 aged 33 years. Arthur John Jessup died 13 January 1885 aged 26 years. Thomas George Jessup died 31 March 1888 aged 33 years.
90. John GOLDING of this Parish died 6 January 1841 aged 67 years.
91. George GOLDING of Eynsford and formerly of this Parish died 28 September 1841 aged 72 years. Jane wife of above died 18 April 1850 aged 81 years.
92. William Thomas PARISH died at Collamer? , U.S.A. 24 February 1884 aged 77 years. Mary Maria Parish wife of above died at Otford 8 May 1885 aged 50 years.
93. Coped tomb Charles PURVIS born 19 October 1839, died 8 March 1879. Margaret Purvis Purvis his wife died 11 June 1918 aged 75 years.
94. Jemima daughter of John and Elizabeth JESSUP of this Parish died 10 February 1841 aged 2 years. Frederick Jessup died 25 April 1847 aged 9 months. Harriet Jessup died 10 February 1848 aged 13 years. George Jessup 11 August 1848 age 13 years. Alfred Jessup died 11 October 1848 aged 7 months. Also the above John Jessup died 2 October 1849 aged 36 years. Amelia Jessup died 11 May . . . aged 9 months. John Jessup died 11 March 1857 aged 16 years,
95. Elizabeth wife of Isaac JORDAN died 17 March 1838 aged 48 years. Jane Jordan late of Barkingside died 12 December 1840 aged 88 years. Elizabeth Jordan died 26 January 1841 aged 64 years. Above Isaac Jordan died 27 February 1844 aged 62 years.
96. Daniel DAY 6 February 1861 aged 74 years. Martha, wife of above died 20 November 1860 aged 71 years. Margaret BIRCHALL mother of above Martha Day died 11 May 1842 aged 84 years.
97. By South Door. Winifred MANKTELOW died 5 July 1904 aged 39 years.
98. By South Wall All gone ? ook Also ?I ? AR ?ICHARD B _ _I N _ L _ _ departed this life July _ 1780 aged _ _ years. (Not found in Register but a Richard BRAINCH aged 9 months was buried 29 April 1792)
End of those in this part
In Southern Portion
99. At East end. At top a harp or lyre. Matilde de PLATONOFF born 11 March 1837 died 15 May 1912.
100. Fanny wife of George R PAYNE died 11 December 1913 age 49 years.
101. Alice Maude Elizabeth wife of William Henry PARKER died 26 April 1913 aged 28 years.
102. Florence only daughter of George and Annie Maria PARKER died 30 April 1911 aged 23 years. Above Annie Maria Parker died 23 March 1914 aged 59 years.
103. Elizabeth SEAGER late of Mile End Old Town, Middlesex, died 18 January 1866 aged 77 years.
104. Robert SNELLING died 3 August 1756 aged 23 years. Also Thomas the younger who died 2 April 1740 aged 3 years.
105. Ann wife of James WARD junior and daughter of James and Ann WHANMER died 12 February 1801, aged 30 years. Left issue one daughter Catherine.
106. James WHANMER died 11 December 1770 aged ?33 years. Footstone J.W. and A.F.
107. John WHANMER of this Parish died June 1760 aged (?5)6 years. (Register A "WANMORE" was buried 14 June 1760)
108. John son of John and Ann WAHNMER (sic) of this Parish died 5 July 1746 aged 10 years.
109. Ann, wife of William STRATTON of Dunton Green in this Parish died 20 December 1834 aged 44 years. William Stratton of Dunton Green died 11 January 1854 aged 61 years. Also of Sarah, William and John their children who died in their infancy.
110. Ann STRATTON died 8 September 1855 aged 32 years.
111. Elizabeth BOX died 7 April 1849 aged 2 years. Also Eliza Box died 25 October 1855 aged 15 years. Also John Box died 10 January 1863 aged 23 years.
112. Front of stone. Sarah CLEMENT wife of James Clement of West Peckham died 14 December 1888 aged 75 years. Also Jane daughter of above died ?7 November 1904 age 70 years, interred at Chingford Mount.On rear of stone Horace Alfred ALDRIDGE R.A.A. killed in action in France 31 March 1917 in his 25th year.
113. Edward Thomas BOXALL died 20 June 1910 aged 42 years.
114. James GILHAM died 3 November 1895 aged 75 years. Also Munro Eliza wife of above died 23 February 1903 aged 82 years. Both of this Parish.
115..Elizabeth LONGLEY died 24 April 1761 aged 41 years.
116. Deborah wife of Philip ALCHORNE died 4 February 1753 in her 44th year. Philip Alchorne of this Parish died 26 August 1758 aged 53 years. Near this place are their son and daughter Philip and Deborah.
116a. Small coped stone. Ann eldest child of Thomas and Caroline RATCLIFF died 25 December 1867 aged _ _.
117. Caroline wife of Thomas RATCLIFF of Warren House Farm of this Parish died 12 February 1872 aged 36
118. Emily Eliza LELLO wife of John Lello late of Otford Mills died 29 October 1881, aged 37 years. Also John Walter Lello son of above died in Tasmania of typhoid 26 May 1891 aged 21 years.
119. In memory of my dear parents whose names are on adjoining stones. Erected by their only child Easter 1902.
120. Benjamin PARISH third son of the late Joseph Parish of Stoke Bruern, Northamptonshire died 8 March 1889 aged 79 years. Charlotte wife of above being of this Parish, born 31 January 1820, died 13 July 1901
121. Elizabeth wife of Joseph PARISH born 24 August 1776 died 13 November 1848. Above Joseph Parish youngest son of late Thomas Parish of Stoke Bruern, Northants, died 2 July 1853 aged 72 years.
122. John LELLO of Otford and later Tasmania and Nebraska, U.S, died 14 March 1906 aged 70 years.
123. Sarah HIORNS (sic) (there are 6 HIORNS in the London telephone book) relic of William HALL of Honeybourne, Worcestershire died 22 July 1849 after a few hours illness of cholera aged 57 years.
124. Mary, wife of Robert FRENCH died 27 December 1801 aged 59 years.
125. John LONGHURST died 24 December 1772 aged 67 years. Sarah, wife of John Longhurst died 4 August 1782 aged 76 years. Stephen Longhurst son of above John and Sarah Longhurst died 31 March 1800 aged 64 years.
126. Joseph GOLDSMITH late of the Polhill Arms Shoreham died 1 January 1860 aged 52 years. Also Amay (sic) Goldsmith only daughter of above died 14 September 1863 aged 19 years.
127. Edmund GOLDSMITH died 26 February 1876 aged 34 years.
128. William SPICKETT died 14 September 1891 aged 75 years.
129. Ann wife of William Spickett of this Parish died 6 April 1856 aged 73 years. Above William Spickett died 4 December 1859 aged 77 years. James son of above died 4 November 1882 aged 71 years.
130. Joseph SHELLEY died 3 October 1788 aged (?5)5 years. Ann his wife died 7 January 1820 aged 83 years.
131. Sophia, wife of John MADDOCK of this Parish died 9?/14? August 1878 aged 84 years.
132. Henry SHRUBB died 15 October 1887 aged 21 years.
133. Henry SHRUBB died 30 April 1859 aged 53 years. Mary Shrubb his wife died 24 January 1890 aged 83 years.
134. John BARRETT died 15 February 1867 aged 71 years. Catherine, wife of above died 17 September 1874 aged 64 years. Also John, Richard and William children of above.
135. James BARRATT of Dunton Green died 20 March 1912 aged 66 years.
136. George, husband of Ann WILLIS died 11 October 1883 aged 72 years. leaving a wife and 11 children. Jane 1st wife of above died 14 May 1845 aged 25 years. Also John aged three years. William George aged 17 years. Alfred and George infant sons of above. Ann Willis wife of above died 15 September 1897 age 71 years.
137. Mary wife of James BARRETT of this Parish died 3 September 1882 aged 35 years.
138. Richard LIPSCOMB of this Parish died 9 March 1873 aged 68 years.
139. Little cross. Richard BURGESS died 19 December 1893 aged 60 years.
140. A Curbed Stone: Elizabeth wife of William STEVENS died 28 March 1888 aged 59 years. Also William Stevens of this Parish died 31 July 1893 aged 65 years. Also Harriet Stevens died 1 June 1908 aged 85 years.
141. Elizabeth MANWARING died 4 September 1913 aged 74 years. Walter Manwaring, husband of above died 11 March 1916 aged 79 years.
142. Frederick MILLS died 19 April 1909 aged 88 years. Mercy his wife died 22 July 1910 aged 82 years.
End of Otford Churchyard 13 June 1920 L.D.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ALCHORNE 116
ALDRIDGE 112
B _ _I N _ L _ _ 98
BARBER 58
BARNES 55
BARRATT 135
BARRETT 134, 137
BARTLETT 54
BIRCHALL 96
BLOOMFIELD 12
BOOKER 5-8
BOSTOCK 33
BOWYER 24
BOX 111
BOXALL 113
BRAINCH 98
BROMLEY 31
BUDD 70
BULL 42
BURGESS 79, 139
C., J. C 78
CAMPBELL 39
CARTER 14, 15
CASSAM 47, 80-83, 85, 86
CLEMENT 112
COOMBER 22
COUCHMAN 32
COULSTOCK 2
DALTON died 36
DAVENPORT 35
DAY 96
de PLATONOFF 99
DRAY 26, 28-30
EDWARDS 68, 69
EVEREST 3
FRENCH d124
FRY 46
FURGUSSON 36
GIBBARD 1
GILHAM 114
GOLDING 90, 91
GOLDSMITH 126, 127
GREEN 53
GROVE 16
HALL 123
HAM 11
HAMMOND 10
HIORNS 123
HORTON 17, 18
HUNT 73
HUNT? 19
JACKS? 9
JESSUP 13, 87-89, 94
JOHNSON 75
JORDAN 95
KING 74, 76, 77
KIPPING 48
LAKE 43, 45
LAMBERT 72LELLO 118, 122
LEVEAUX 72
LIPSCOMB 138
LONGHURST 125
LONGLEY 115
MADDOCK 131
MANKTELOW 97
MANWARING 41, 141
MARCHANT 27
MIDDLETON 89
MILLS 142
MOBBS 54
NASH 60
NINHAM 31
PARISH 92, 120, 121
PARKER 101, 102
PAYNE 100
PEARCE 17, 18, 19?
PETTY 44, 50
PILE 54
PIPER 49
de PLATONOFF 99
POLHILL 39, 40, 44
PRYER 56, 57, 65
PULLEY 84
PURVIS 93
QUILTER 45
RATCLIFF 116a, 117
RICHARDS 64, 71
RIGARLSFORD 35, 37, 38
RUSSELL 71
SARGEANT 34
SEAGER 103
SELBY 61-63
SHELLEY 130
SHRUBB 132, 133
SNELLING 104
SOANE 33
SOUTHBY 1
SPICKETT 128, 129
SQUIB 20
STEVENS 140
STRATTON 109, 110
THOMAS 68
THORP 4
TOWNSEND 25, 32, 66
TRITTON 55
TROUGHTON 23, 52,53, 67
WANMORE 107
WARD 105
WHANMER 105-108
WILLIS 136
WILMSHURST 59
WOOD 70
WOODER 10
WREFORD 70
WYLDE 36
Places Index
Australia 18, 22
Barkingside 95
Bishops Stortford 65
Brighton 42
Chevening 64
Chingford Mount.112
Collamer? , U.S.A. 92
Eynsford 91
France 112
Hadlow 48
Honeybourne,
Worcestershire 123
Kemsing 79
London
Borough 58
City of London 11
St Dunstan in the West
of the City 68
St Margaret in
Westminster 68
Manila Philippine Isles 48
Mile End, Middlesex 103
Nebraska, U.S. 122
Orpington 45
Otford
Broughton House 70
Greenwood 43
Dunton Green 109, 135
Otford Mills 118
Twitton 47
Warren House Farm 117
Reigate, Surrey 60
Sevenoaks 27, 43, 45
Shoreham Polhill Arms Shoreham 126
St Vincent
Stoke Bruern,
Northamptonshire 120
Tasmania 18, 122
U.S.A. 92, 122
West Peckham 112General
Army R.A.A. 112
Captain 42
Draper 27
faithful servant 55
incumbent 55
Inn 58
killed in action 112
London Catherine Wheel Inn, The 58
lost his life at sea 42
priest 70
pub Polhill Arms 126
Rev 55
typhoid 118
OTFORD CHURCHYARD M.I.S - LOCATION MAP
Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plan of location of gravestones in Otford Churchyard
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Ospringe Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Ospringe Church, noted by Bax & Rice 1897. Pages 137-138 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield.
1. HS R. caps Sacred to the memory of Mr. Thomas CARR, miller late of this parish who departed this life December 17th 1857 aged 80 years.
2. An Irish cross of Aberdeen granite, on a base of black and red granite, highly polished. Railed – all capitals In loving memory of Herbert Samuel SHORE of Queen Court in this parish who departed this life June 28th 1889 aged 35 years.
3. HS To the memory of Mr. John FORDRED of this parish who departed this life the 24th of September 1800 aged 42 years. Also of Elizabeth his wife who died the 14th of April 1832 aged 77 years. A wish a feather, a thiefs a rod, an honest man’s the noblest work of God.
4. HS Fat childs face, glory around, 2 sculls, trumpets Here lies interr’d the body of William COVERLET of this parish. He died November the 5 1748 aged 50 years. She died January the 6 1860/9 aged 54 years (sic). They had issue 4 children and left 2 surviving viz William and Elizabeth.
5. HS 2 sculls and hourglasses Here lyeth the body of Mary wife of Edward FOREMAN of this parish. She departed this life January the 14th 1761 aged 73 years.
6. HS To the memory of Joseph JOACHIM late of the Town of Faversham who departed this life the 9th of September 1780 aged 61 years.
7. HS To the memory of Susanna wife of Joseph JOACHIM of the Town of Faversham who died the 16th of October 1781 aged 59 years.
8. HS In memory of Mr. John JOACHIM citizen, upholder of London youngest son of Joseph and Susannah Joachim died the 4th of February 1805 aged 59 years.
9. Ledger evidently removed from inside the church – arms rubbed Within this vault are deposited the remains of James FLINT esq. of Judd House in this parish who died the 8th August 1790 AET 68.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
CARR 1
COVERLET 4
FLINT 9
FORDRED 3
FOREMAN 5
JOACHIM 6, 7, 8
SHORE 2Places Index
Faversham 6, 7
Judd House 9
London 8
Queen Court 2Generalmiller 1
upholder ? 8
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Orpington Churchyard
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Orpington Churchyard, noted by Leland L. Duncan September 1919. Typed up by Dawn Weeks. Including Leland Duncan's sketch plan (73KB) of location of gravestones.
Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plan of location of gravestones in Orpington. Churchyard numbers 1 to 135.
1. David HUMPHREY June 16 1874 aged 55. Rebecca COVIL March 4 1875 aged 82. Lucy Humphrey April 22 1875 aged 84.
2. Cross Caroline wife of Thomas Heckstall SMITH FRCS of Rowlands St Mary Cray 8 December 1871 aged 65.
3. Monument South east corner of yard Herman BERENS of Kevington, Esquire, Merchant of London 31 December 1791 aged 89. Magdalen Rion his wife 11 July 1790 aged 69.
On south side: Joseph Berens of Kevington Esquire son of Joseph and Elizabeth Berens 11 January 1853 aged 79. Charlotte his wife July 1 1854 aged 81. William Joseph eldest son of Joseph and Charlotte Berens June 11 1854 aged 54.
North side: Richard Beauvoir Berens of Kevington, Esquire, second son of Joseph and Charlotte Berens 2 February 1859 aged 58. Edward Osmond Berens youngest son of Richard Beauvoir Berens of Kevington Esquire born 27 July 1839 died January 31 1872. Also Catherine widow of Richard Beauvoir Berens Esquire (no date). East side: Joseph Berens Esquire the only surviving son of Herman and Magdalen Berens. He was born in London February 21 1745. In the year 1772 he married Elizabeth daughter of Sir Edward HALSE of Breamore Baronet and from that period he chiefly resided in this neighbourhood first at Hextable House and from the time of his father’s death resided at Kevington where he died December 19 1825 leaving a widow above named and 4 sons and 2 daughters. Above Elizabeth Berens survived her husband but till April 27 1827 and on the 28th that union which during 55 years had continued the most perfect in life was succeeded by the union of their Remains in this Tomb.
4. Flat Rowland SNELLING fourth son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth SNELLING 9 February 1843 aged 30. Also Rowland son of the above Rowland Snelling and Marianne his wife Born September 29 1841 died April 24 1842.
5. Cross John Carnell SNELLING December 22 1902 aged 61. Margaret Elizabeth wife of above January 18 1907 aged 58.
6. Cross Louise Marguerite (Rita) wife of Colonel F J SMITH late Royal Engineers died at Horsham 18 April 1892 aged 34. Colonel Frederick James Smith late Royal Engineers died at Ryde 16 December 1901 aged 63.
7. Mary BELLCHAMBERS July 4 1881 aged 62. Jesse Bellchambers husband of above July 28 1904 aged 84.
8. Elizabeth CUMING died at Kevington April 2 1865 in 72nd year. Erected by a member of the family which she faithfully served for 35 years.
9. Charles HOSE for 32 years the diligent sober and faithfull servant of Joseph BERENS of Kevington died 25 November 1812 aged 60. Sarah Hose formerly GRIMSDALE relict of above after living with the same family upwards of half a century an example of the virtues which form a faithful servant and a good Christian passed the remainder of her life in retirement at Foots Cray where she was equally the object of attachment and respect to all who knew her died 4 March 1842 in 89th year.
10. William HEAD died 4 March 1845 (no age). William Head died December 30 1890 aged 21. Henrietta wife of above William died 3 July 1892 aged 86.
11. Wooden cross – no inscription legible.
12. Richard Manser RAYNER died 17 October 1908 aged 65.
13. William WEATHERLEY 7 July 1853 aged 65. Jemima Weatherley wife of above 16 July 1860 aged 64. John Weatherley died 25 April 1864 aged 32.
14. Rebecca JEAL 26 October 1859 aged 79. James Jeal husband of above 2 April 1860 aged 77. David Jeal son of above December 28 1900 aged 82.
15. Adolphus JEAL of this Parish December 9 1831 aged 43. His eldest son Herbert Jeal October 24 1883 aged 62. Selina daughter of Adolphus Jeal September 16 1891 aged 68.
16. Daniel BIRKETT born 16 March 1810 died St Thomas Day 1881. Henry Aldwin SOAMES born 18 November 1811 died November 23 1894. Emily BIRKETT born 16 April 1810 died S.S. Day (sic) 1898. St John II 25.26.
17. William Henry PETTY born January 17 1858 died August 17 1899.
18. Mr James MORGAN 26 May 1843 aged 52. Mrs Mary STRUDWICK wife of Mr James Strudwick and widow of the above died June 17 1849 aged 51. Also 3 children of the above James. George who died 19 September 18 (?22) aged 4 years and 10 months Thomas and Richard who died in their infancy.
19. Mr William PETTY son of George and Mary Petty late of Margate in this County died July 2 1831 aged 24. James Petty brother of above died February 1841 aged 29. Thomas Petty brother of above late of this Parish died January 11 1889 aged 74. Francis Ann Petty died Saturday April 14 1906 aged 85.
20. Wood cross. No legible inscription.
21. Mary PETTY died 19 May 1879 aged 52. John Petty husband of above 23 January 1884 aged 69. Jane DUNN sister of above 14 January 1900 aged 80.
21A. To my dear husband George Thomas Repath Laslett WESTBROOK died 2 November 1902 aged 41.
21B. Ann HYDER 28 May 1885 aged 72. William Hyder husband of above November 12 1885 aged 71.
21C. Edwin fourth son of the late George and Harriett BUSTER 8 March 1906 aged 50.
21D. George Henry FRANCIS December 29 1880 aged 57. Esther Francis wife of above 25 November 1883 aged 64. George Francis son of above November 25 1886 aged 31.
21E. Hester WHEELER died 4 November 1884 aged 71. Eliza SCUTT sister of above 28 September 1882 aged 74. Philip Scutt died 24 September 1885 aged 82.
22. William LANE of this Parish 11 October 1835 aged 54. Harriet Lane wife of above died October 28 1838 aged 54. Late of Cockmannings.
23. Cross Herbert BERENS Born October 2 1867 died December 2 1897. Richard Berens born 22 January and died March 10 1863.
24. Monument John WESTBROOK, I am, 11 1844 aged 61. Harriet Westbrook wife of above died – April (?1849) aged (?75).
24A. Large flat stone DICKINSON
25. Mr William TIBBS 11 July 1801 aged 52. Sarah Tibbs wife of above died September 27 1832 aged 86. Diana Belson HOLMES only daughter of William and Sarah Tibbs died March 27 1819 aged 37. Elizabeth Sarah Holmes daughter of William and Diana Holmes died April 6 1833 aged 23.
26. Cross Frances Charlotte DICKINSON Born 18 September 1839 died 10 March 1811. Charles Ardaseer Wilson Dickinson Born 24 August 1835 died 4 February 1912.
27. Small cross Donald Stuart eldest son of Charles Stuart Parker DARROCH MA and Alice Maude his wife Born August 23 1874 died February 11 1879.
28. William WHITEHOUSE July 22 1734 aged 22 months. John Whitehouse September 17 1737 aged 3 years. Mary Whitehouse May 2 1744 aged – years. Sarah Whitehouse May 2nd 1744 aged 6 years. James Whitehouse December 22 1748 aged 22 years. Children of James Whitehouse Vicar of this Parish and Mary his wife. He departed this life March ye 20 1758 aged 59.
29. Mary TANNER wife of Thomas Tanner formerly of Bark Hart House who after many years of the most laborious and active duties zealously and honourably discharged though frequently assailed by bodily sufferings which threatened her dissolution yet borne with fortitude and resignation closed a life of usefulness 2 September 1831 aged 67.
30. George LASLETT 5 June 1876 aged 42. Ann Laslett wife of above 27 March 1886 aged 57.
31. Charlotte LASLETT 5 July 1855 aged 23. Charlotte mother of above 29 May 1860 aged 62. John husband of above died 16 September 1871 aged 81.
32. Ann LASLETT 8 November 1899 aged 74. Charlotte Mary daughter of above 7 February 1911 aged 44. William Laslett died 4 December 1914 aged 87.
33. Thomas LASLETT son of John and Esther Lasett of this Parish 18 March 1817 aged 19.
34. Ellen LASLETT died 29 March 1876 aged 45. William husband of above 6 February 1892 aged 65.
35. Flat Mrs Elizabeth LAWRINCE wife of Mr John Lawrince died 16 July 1766 in the 78th year. Also John Lawrince husband of the above who died -- September (?1778) aged 71 years.
36. Vault in rails The vault of the MOSYER family.
37. Mr James BIGGS late of Otford in this County October 12 1828 aged 56. Left issue 2 sons and 1 daughter James, William and Ann.
38. William BIGGS son of William and Ann Biggs November 6 1790 in the 46th year. Mary Biggs wife of above August 6 1816 aged 71.
39. John BIGGS 29 June 1782 aged 49. Mary Biggs wife of above August 31 1826 aged 77. Martha KEBBEL died March of above.
40. William BIGGS died October 21 1782 aged 82. Ann Biggs wife of William Biggs October 22 1774 aged 67.
41. Mr William BIGGS of this Parish late of Southfleet February 22 1842 aged 70. Mrs Elizabeth Biggs wife of above June 21 1848 aged 77.
42. James son of William BIGGS 23 April 1771 aged 32.
43. William BIGGS of Orpington Court Lodge 17 April 1845 aged 70. Charles Biggs brother of above 31 October 1846 aged 60. Mary NORWOOD widow of the late Thomas Norwood and sister of above died 18 October 1856 aged 73.
44. Ann LARKIN died 23 July 1851 aged 56. John Larkin husband of above November 5 1851 aged 58. James Larkin son of above 29 July 1864 aged 33. Mary HOWARD died 28 June 1890 aged 74 daughter of above. William Henry Howard husband of above interred in Victoria Cemetery, London.
45. Ann wife of Augustin SAYER Esquire ob August 16 1823 Æt 37. Augustine Sayer Esquire ob December 13 1824 Æt 73. Their eldest son Augustine Sayer MD Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians ob November 15 1861 Æt 71. Louisa Harriot third daughter of Augustine and Ann Sayer …………………………(under grass).
46. Catherine second daughter of Augustin and Ann SAYER ob February 15 1822 aged 22. Ann Sayer eldest daughter of above ob March 10 1827 Æt 28.
47. Elizabeth Harriot KEBBEL wife of Mr James Kebbel formerly of Otford in this County died 24 October 1840 aged 66. Maryanne SPRY daughter of above 10 May 1864 aged 56. Henry third son of late Henry Kebbel of Clarton House Eltham died 7 December 1882 aged 44.
48. Elizabeth Harriet KEBBEL daughter of James and Harriet Kebbel February 20 1821 aged 18. Henry Hume Kebbel son of Henry (brother of the above) and Lucy Kebbel died 19 December 1829 aged 7 months. Louise Harriet Kebbel died 30 June 1834 aged 10 months. Matilda Kebbel died 10 July 1849 aged 12 years 10 months. William Henry Kebbel 28 November 1852 aged 22 years. Henry Kebbel of Eltham Kent 8 October 1877 aged 75. Lucy wife of above Henry Kebbel 30 July 1884 aged 79.
49. My beloved husband Francis Arthur KEBBEL 31 December 1918 aged 75.
50. Cross William Richard LANE July 14 1916 aged 69.
51. Mr Thomas GUNTER late of this Parish 23 October 1809 aged 50.
52. Hanner (sic) late wife of Thomas GUNTER of the Parish of Orpington 15 February 1807 aged 32. Also Thomas John Gunter died December 1802 aged 4 months.
53. Elizabeth late wife of William WATERFALL of this Parish 8 August 1780 aged 61. William Waterfall of this Parish January 9 1797 aged 74.
54. Charles BROOMFIELD of this Parish 18 December 1853 aged 69. Susan wife of above 24 August 1886 in 89th year.
55. Nelly daughter of John and Mary Ann EDMED died 4 April 1871 aged 2 years 5 months. Also Frederick John Edmed died February 14 1877 aged 5 years.
56. William BOXALL of this Parish died 23 March 1822 aged 72. Also Mary Boxall wife of above 23 April 1823 aged 66.
57. Thomas WATERFALL of this Parish November 18 1757 aged 38. Mary Waterfall wife of above March 10 1771 aged 40.
58. William SALES 16 November 1874 aged 63. Emma died 3 April 1835 aged 1 year. William Thomas died February 12 1855 aged 3 years children of above. Annie died 3 October 1877 aged 37. Mary relict of above William Sales died at Brockley Kent 27 January 1893 aged 81.
59. Robert GATES died February 7 1855 aged 70. Mary wife of above 25 April 1866 aged 79. William Gates son of above 24 March 1884 aged 62. Sarah relict of William Gates 8 March 1888.
60. Mrs Sarah KING 29 September 1784 aged 53. Also near this place lyeth Susanna King of this Parish ……………………………………….
61. William WHITHEAD of this Parish with 2 of his children. He died 10 November 1743 aged 32 leaving a widow and one child.
62. Matilda wife of George TREADWELL 21 March 1875 aged 39. Annie Margaret daughter of above 29 April 1875 aged 3 years. Alfred Charles Treadwell December 31 1889 aged 19. George Treadwell 25 February 1893 aged 57.
63. Mary YOUMANS 25 March 1775 aged 47. Erected by her sister.
64. William MAYATT of St Mary Cray 7 May 1863 aged 35 and was interred in the Cemetery of Alexandrossky, Russia. Charlotte Mayatt wife of above died 24 March 1871 aged 40. Jemima WALE died December 8 1866 aged 75.
65. Wood cross Eliza DALTON 19 June 1880 aged 19.
65A. Mrs Elizabeth WEETEN 20 December 1814 aged 72. Mr Hezekia Weeten husband of above 11 July 1831 aged 77.
66. Flat Richard LEDGER late of Somers Town died April 1821 aged 74.
67. Mr Thomas VERRALL son of Elias and Ann Verrall of this Parish 20 October 1743 aged 27.
68. George Robert WELLS died 30 March 1879 aged 44. Maria Wells died 19 January 1909 aged 70. Charles William Wells August 22 1904 aged 30.
69. John DALTON 16 May 1876 aged 27. Thomas Dalton 27 May 1876 aged 62. Eliza Dalton 19 June 1880 aged 19.
70. Eliza DALTON wife of Thomas Dalton July 19 1893 aged 73.
71. George SPARROW 17 October 1894 aged 69. Sarah Sparrow sister of above aged 81 years (no date).
72. Mrs Susanna SPARROW wife of George Sparrow 27 November 1865 aged 35. Mrs Mary Elizabeth HATFIELD wife of A D Hatfield of St Mary Cray 10 January 1875 aged 52.
73. James LASH died 14 September 1884 aged 84. Lydia wife of above 28 November 1869 aged 71.
74. James MANSFIELD 24 August 1879 aged 69. Ann died 13 February 1848 aged 5 months. Martha died 19 June 1877 aged 19. Mary Ann wife of above Born 18 July 1821 died 31 October 1908.
75. James MANSFIELD late of Walden’s Farm St Mary Cray 8 March 1848 in 71st year. Elizabeth Mansfield relict of above November 5 1867 aged 85. Also 3 children John, Ann and Laban also R…………. ……………….. (gone).
76. Hosa (sic) MANSFIELD daughter of John and Martha Mansfield of this Parish ye 24 May 1710 aged 26. Also James Mansfield son of ye Above John and Martha died 30 December 1746 aged 48.
77. Robard MANSFIELD who dy’d March ye 2nd 1731 aged 35.
78. Mrs Hannah BARKER wife of Soloman Barker of this Parish 12 October 1762 aged 54. Near lyeth Solomon Barker Husband of above 25 February 1770 aged 74.
79. Richard and Maria JAQUES who died ye 6th and 9th October 1886 aged 86.
80. Cross To my dear husband William James MULLINS September 3 1902 aged 64.
81. Sarah BACK 27 September 1889 aged 76. William Thomas son of above 31 January 1891 aged 58. Mary wife of above 11 April 1909 aged 74. William Thomas Back son of above 28 April 1910 aged 52.
82. James son of James and Elizabett FOAKES 6 December 1781 aged 3 years and 4 months. Mary daughter of above died in infancy.
83. Emma daughter of William and Mary SALES 9 March 1821 aged 6 years. Also Elizabeth Sales died April 4 1822 aged 1 year. Edward Sales 9 October 1828 aged 2 years. Also Sarah Sales April 4 1834 aged 14 months.
84. Mrs Mary SALES February 4 1851 aged 62. Mr William Sales husband of above February 12 1852 aged 63. Mrs Deborah PUTLEY January 16 1850 aged 20 daughter of above Mary and William Sales. John son of above Mary and William Sales August 1887 aged 59.
85. Charles DONMALL died April 17 1869 aged 27.
86. Thomas son of Matthew and Sarah SWEETAPPLE of this Parish 18 September 1744 aged 10 years. Also 5 younger brothers of ye above. Also here lyeth the Bodies of Matthew and Sarah Sweetapple ……………………… (under grass).
87. Mr John CLARKE late of Rotherhithe, Baker, died 17 January 1765 aged 47. Also Mary Clarke daughter of above December 3 1766 aged 3 years 8 months. Mrs Ann Clarke wife of above 18 September 1800 aged 75.
88. Here lyeth the Body of Mary wife of John SMITH of the Parish of St Olave Southwark died March 17 1755 aged 58. Here lyeth Mary never was contrary To me nor her neighbours Around her Like Turtle and Dove we Lived in Love and I left her where I may find her. Also here lieth the Body of John Smith Husband of the above Mary Smith who departed this life August 24 1776 in the 86th year of his age.
89. Kate Eliza daughter of Robert and Eliza MERCER 13 January 1885 aged 15 years. Albert Mercer died 20 July 1890 aged 25. Frederick Victor Mercer died 4 July 1893 aged 21.
90. Mrs Elizabeth WHITE 28 June 1845 aged 72. Mary Ann DOWNS wife of Mr James Downs and daughter of above 9 May 1868 aged 54.
91. Head covered with ivy.
92. Head covered with ivy.
93. Mrs Ann ROGERS wife of Mr James Rogers of this Parish January 20 1855 aged 70. Mr James Rogers husband of above late Commander in Her Majesty’s Royal Navy died January 19 1865 aged 82.
94. John GLOVER died ………………… Elizabeth wife of John GLOVER ………………..(under grass).
95. Head covered with ivy.
96. Thomas JEALE February 18 186(8?) aged 72. Francis Jeale died March 1898 aged 83.
97. Cross Rose VOICE October 25 1899 in 43rd year.
98. Richard VENUS born 15 August 1826 died 15 October 1877 Verger in All Saints Church Orpington for 22 years. Eleanor daughter of above July 23 1889 aged 29. Eliza wife of above November 21 1905 aged 73.
99. Here lyeth the Body of Ann FRANCIS wife of Thomas (struck out) George GOLDING of CHEIUINING (Chevening ?). She dy’ed – December ye 12 1747 aged 63 years. Also the body of Elizabeth the second wife of George Golding died the 18th of April 175(?8) aged 45. Also the above George Golding Yeoman of this Parish of Orpington ……………………………….. (under grass).
100. Margaret Elsyn daughter of Charles Heathfield and Blanche DENDY Born 8 March 1889 died 21 September 1899.
101. James BALDWIN died 20 May 1844 aged 80. He was an industrious and inoffensive man and served Lady GLODE STAPLETON many years and Mr James Glode Stapleton 20 years as Woodreeve. Mr Stapleton has erected this Stone to mark worth and diligence in humble life. Also James Baldwin son of above died 27 January 1850 in 49th year. Also Susannah Baldwin daughter of above died October 27 1859 aged 44. Also of Martha ………………………. (under grass).
102. Thomas son of Thomas and Mary WALLIS of this Parish August ye 30 1740 aged 20.
103. Henry CHAPMAN September 5 1728 aged 65.
104. Elizabeth HALL daughter of John and Mary Hall of this Parish 23 March 1775 in 18th year.
105. Robert son of John and Mary HALL of this Parish 26 May 1778 in the 23rd year.
106. Mr John HALL of this Parish 13 December 1780 aged 64. Also Mary Hall wife of above 7 February 1805 aged 85.
107. Mr James KEMP 15 April 1833 aged 80. Mrs Alice Kemp wife of Mr John Kemp of this Parish 4 June 1810 in 48th year.
108. Catharine wife of James William DAY of this Parish 13 April 1829 aged 35. Mr James William Day husband of above August 26 1833 aged 32.
109. Herbert BROOM LLD Born February 15 1815 died May 2 1882. Ellen THORNTHWAITE wife of above Born 29 October 1816 died December 20 1892.
110. Altar Here lieth the Body of Thomas son of Mr John GOLDSMITH and Margaret his wife of this Parish who died September 24 175(?8) aged 2(?5) years. Here lieth the Body of Margaret wife of John Goldsmith who died April 29 17—aged …….. Here lieth ….. the Body of the …………. Mr John Goldsmith who died May -1th 17(?6)0 in the ?84th year of his age.
111. Cross James CLEMENTS died 26 March 1880 aged 74. Mary Ann his wife died 23 March 1901 aged 86.
112. Sarah CHURCHWARD wife of Robert Churchward 25 September 1884 aged 78.
113. Mary BROWN died 10 October 1881 aged 39. James husband of above 11 February 1882 aged 41. James son of above died 2 April 1893 aged 22.
114. Mary SMITH of Kelvedon Essex August 25 1813 aged 45.
115. Stephen WALTON died 24 January 1880 aged 19. Thomas Walton brother of above 15 February 1883 aged 23. Charles Walton father of above February 2 1906 aged 73.
116. Mr James CHAPMAN of the Parish of St Pauls Cray died 29 August 1746 Ætat 43 years.
117. Ann KILLICK wife of John Killick 6 March 1814 aged 76. John Killick died 9 October 1815 aged 55. Sarah Killick daughter of above died 19 June 1810 aged 14. Dorothy Killick daughter of above 13 October 1810 aged 17. John Killick son of above 2 March 1859 aged 50.
118. Low flat tomb Here lieth the Body of Henry KNIGHT of this Parish who departed this life September the 5(?) ……………. aged …….. Here ………. the Body of Elizabeth ………………………. …………………………………… Also …………………….. ght Daughter ………………………. ………………………..departed this life ……………………….. ………………………age (very worn).
119. Mr John EBBUTT of Walden in the Parish of St Mary Cray died 10 January 1791 in the 71st year. also Mrs Judith Ebbutt widow of above 23 March 1802 in 87th year.
120. George TOWNSEND died 12 July 1881 aged 49. George Townsend son of above 18 April 1885 aged 18. Eliza wife of above George Townsend senior died 7 May 1887 aged 46.
121. Flat top of low tomb 18th century. No legible inscription.
In the south west corner of Yard
122. Wilhelmina Louisa BANKS born 6 August 1867 died 23 January 1871. Henrietta Banks born 20 April died 3 August 1874. William Banks born and died 9 April 1875. Walter Banks born 15 April and died 10 May 1877. Edith Banks born 22 September 1868 died 2 March 1878. Alfred Augustus Banks born 10 May 1880 died 2 September 1880. Louisa Mary wife of William Coppard Banks of Lewisham and mother of the above born 1 June 1838 died 17 June 1883. William Coppard Banks husband of above born 12 May 1833 died July 13 1910. Edgar Osborne Banks only surviving son of above born April 2 1861 died August 30 1912.
123. Henry Blunt HOWARD died 15 October 1914 aged 71. Ellen wife of Henry Blunt Howard 8 February 1909 aged 63. Edith Ellen their daughter died 12 October 1914 aged 36.
124. Thomas son of Richard and Sarah POOLE of this Parish 9 May 1842 aged 26. William son of above 30 April 1841 aged 21.
125. John MITCHELL died May 16 1850 aged 64. Ann Mitchell wife of above December 12 1856 aged 65.
126. Cross Ann relict of John Francis SKEGGS Esquire of Crofton, Farnborough Kent died October 20 1873 aged 59. Alfred Aylwood son of above November 29 1911 aged 73.(See 46 of Farnborough).
127. Flat tomb with foliated cross ? to a Vicar c 1860.
128. Emily wife of the Reverend William GARDNER Vicar of Orpington died April 3 1873 aged 46. Also William Gardner 14 years incumbent of Crocken Hill in this diocese and afterwards for 10 years Vicar of this Parish. Died November 27 1876 aged 53.
129. Altar On top: Thomas FULLJAMES of this Parish 4 July 1786 aged 41. The above commemorated Thomas Fulljames had issue by Elizabeth his wife 4 sons and 3 daughters of whom the following lie buried here: Frederick who died the 12 day of August 1772 aged one month. Theophilus who died the 18 day of April 1783 aged four years. On side: Thomas Fulljames of Hasfield Court in County of Gloucester born at Orpington AD 1770 died 7 April 1817 buried in Hasfield Church. Trophimus Fulljames born at Orpington 29 December 1779 died at Wells in Somerset 15 January 1864 buried in cemetery near that City. Margaret his wife born at Broughton Edinburgh 19 April 1779 died 20 January 1820 buried at St Mary de Crypt in City of Gloucester by whose death seven sons and 3 daughters were deprived of a humble gentle loving and suffering mother.
By the north wall of nave130. Cross Alice wife of G W BURROWS died July 6 1894 in 52nd year.
131. Altar Tomb Mr John SERLE of Parish of St Ann in the Island of Jamaica and son of Henry Serle of this Parish died 16 December 1733 aged 57.
131A. Head Elizabeth daughter of Thomas and Mary KEMP of this Parish died 18 February 1778 aged 2 years 7 months.
By the tower
132. John WHITTLE died 2 July 1825 aged 31. Mary Anne daughter of Thomas Whittle died May 25 1858 aged 26. Harriot wife of Thomas Whittle December 25 1885 aged 80. Above Thomas Whittle died 7 October 1887 aged 84. Interred at Croydon Cemetery.The older stones on north side of path:133. East end of path Miss Frances SAGE ob May 2 1827 aged 65.
134. Emily Lucy wife of William COUSENS September 30 1885 aged 64. William Cousens husband of above January 22 1894 aged 75.
135. George LANE late of Cockmanning 30 November 1885 aged 74. Harriet Sarah Lane wife of above died at Rosecroft 29 February 1888 aged 76
Index of Names & Places
Name Index
Aylwood 126
BACK 81
BALDWIN 101
BANKS 122
BARKER 78
Beauvoir 3
BELLCHAMBERS 5
Belson 25
BERENS 3, 9, 23
BIGGS 37-43
BIRKETT 16
Blunt 123
BOXALL 56
BROOM 109
BROOMFIELD 54
BROWN 113
BURROWS 130
BUSTER 21C
Carnell 5
CHAPMAN 103, 116
CHURCHWARD 112
CLARKE 87
CLEMENTS 111
Coppard 122
COUSENS 134
COVIL 2
CUMING 8
DALTON 65, 69, 70
DARROCH 27
DAY 108
DENDY 100
DICKINSON 24A, 26
DONMALL 85
DOWNS 90
DUNN 20
EBBUTT 119
EDMED 55
FOAKES 82
FRANCIS 21D, 99
FULLJAMES 128
GARDNER 128
GATES 59
GLODE 101
GLOVER 94
GOLDING 99
GOLDSMITH 110
GRIMSDALE 9
GUNTER 51, 52
HALL 104, 105, 106
HALSE 3
HATFIELD 72
HEAD 10
Heathfield 100
Heckstall 2
HOLMES 25
HOSE 9
HOWARD 44, 123
HUMPHREY 1
HYDER 21B
JAQUES 79
JEAL 14, 15
JEALE 96
KEBBEL 47, 48, 49KEMP 107, 131A
KILLICK 117
KING 60
KNIGHT 118
LANE 22, 50, 135
LARKIN 44
LASH 73
LASLETT 30-34
LAWRINCE 35
LEDGER 66
Manser 12
MANSFIELD 74, 76, 77
MAYATT 64
MERCER 89
MITCHELL 125
MORGAN 18
MOSYER 36
MULLINS 80
NORWOOD 43
Parker 27
PETTY 17, 19, 20
POOLE 124
PUTLEY 84
RAYNER 12
ROGERS 93
SAGE 133
SALES 58, 83, 84
SAYER 45, 46
SCUTT 21E
SERLE 131
SKEGGS 126
SMITH 2, 5, 88, 114SNELLING 4, 5
SOAMES 16
SPARROW 71, 72
SPRY 47
STAPLETON 101
STRUDWICK 18
SWEETAPPLE 86
TANNER 29
THORNTHWAITE 109
TIBBS 25
TOWNSEND 120
TREADWELL 62
VENUS 98
VERRALL 67
VOICE 97
WALE 64
WALLIS 102
WALTON 115
WATERFALL 53, 57
WEATHERLEY 13
WEETEN 65A
WELLS 68
WESTBROOK 21A, 24
WHEELER 21E
WHITE 90
WHITEHOUSE 28
WHITHEAD 61
WHITTLE 132
Wilson 26
YOUMANS 63 Places
Alexandrossky, Russia 64
Breamore 3
Brockley 58
Broughton, Edinburgh 128
Chevening CHEIUINING 99
Cockmanning 135
Cockmannings 22
Crocken Hill 128
Crofton, Farnborough 126
Croydon Cemetery 132
Eltham Clarton 47
Foots Cray 9
Hasfield Church 128Hasfield Court,
Gloucestershire 128
Hextable House 3
Horsham 5
Kelvedon, Essex 114
Lewisham 122
London Victoria
Cemetery 44
Margate 19
Orpington
Bark Hart House 29
Court 43
Kevington 3, 8
Otford 37, 47
Rosecroft 135
Rotherhithe 87
Russia 64
Ryde 5
Somers Town 66
Southfleet 41
St Ann, Jamaica 131
St Mary Cray 64, 72
Rowlands 2
Walden’s Farm 4
Walden 119
St Mary de Crypt, Gloucester 128
St Olave Southwark 88
St Pauls Cray 116
Wells, Somerset 128General
Army
Colonel 5
Royal Engineers 5
Navy
Commander 93
Royal Navy 93
Baker 87
Merchant of London 3
Reverend 128
Royal College of
Physicians 45
servant 9
Verger 98
Vicar 28, 128
Woodreeve 100
Yeoman 99
Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Orlestone Church
The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Orlestone Church, noted by Leland L. Duncan.
The following is as far as possible an exact transcription of Mr L.L. Duncan's field notebook for the M.I.s at Orlestone . His notebook written up in his shorthand, in pencil, on the site leaves something to be desired. The paper of the notebook has over time become somewhat dirty and aged but is an immensely valuable record of that date.
Transcribed and typed up by Dawn Weeks
North
1. James IFIELD late of this parish died 31 December 1814 aged 78. Elizabeth his wife died 3 April 1830 aged 85. Issue surviving 1 son and 2 daughters John, Elizabeth and Sarah.
2. Jane LUCKETT widow of William Luckett of Preston near Wingham. Died 1 February 1772 aged 71. Left issue 3 daughters Ann, Jane and Mary.
3. Elizabeth STAPLEY died 14 May 1814 aged 78. Mary Vinset her sister died 24 Februray 1818 aged 86.
4. Mary wife of Jeremiah VINSET? died 5 May 1763 aged 65 issue 4 daughters Margaret, Mary, Elizabeth and Ann. Jeremiah Vinset? died 14 July 1765 aged 61.
5. Footstone. MV 1815
6. Jonah LORDEN died 19 January 1837 aged 46. Issue by Sarah his second wife 2 children William-Joseph died an infant on 15 September 1831 and Thomas. Also Jane his first wife died 4 September 1826 aged 27.
7. An old stone sunk in ground (18th century)
8. Wood. SL 1899
9. Sophia widow of William LONKHURST died 8 July 1899 aged 77.
10. William LONKHURST died 28 December 1876 aged 58 leaving a widow, 3 sons and 3 daughters.
11. William John LONKHURST of Hamstreet, died 3 December 1904 aged 54.
12. Broken pillar To little lovey Lavinia Dening TANTON died 1 August 1879 aged 1 year 8 months.
13. Ellen wife of T J WALKER died 2 October 1881 aged 30. Also Thomas William Pope, brother of above died 10 September 1877 aged 21. Also William Pope father of above died 18 February 1868 aged 42.
14. William son of George and Mary LORDEN died 23 August 1845 aged 24. George died 5 February 1843 aged 5 years 6 months.
15. James Dorman LORDEN died 30 September 1853 aged 25. George and Mary Lorden, parents of above erected this stone.
16. George RUMMERY? died 11 August 1865 aged 57. Ann his wife died 13 December 1865 aged 55.
17. Mary Ann (Pollie) daughter of Robert and Elizabeth DAY died 4 May 1895 aged 11.
18. Joseph COBB of this parish died 8 April 1807 aged 42. Left Mary his wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters, Charles, William, Henry, Sarah, Mary and Harriet. Mary his wife died 18 December 1823 aged 56. Sarah were buried at Maidstone (sic). Foot JC 1807 MC
19. Curb Clark HOWLAND born 25 October 1821 died 26 January1885 Mary Elizabeth Howland born 12 December 1829 died 6 August 1900.
20. Elizabeth wife of Robert COBB died 29 April 1776 aged 73. Robert Cobb died 26 November 1779 aged 76. Left 4 children Jane, Thomas, Robert and Elizabeth.
21. Thomas COBB died 9 August 1805 aged 76. Sarah his wife died 10 May 1805 aged 73. Left 3 sons and 1 daughter Thomas, Joseph, Elizabeth and William.
Under yews at west end of church
22. John and Mary MORLEY. He died Jun? ye 24 1707 aged 25. She died October 20 1697 aged 22.
23. Mary late wife of John SAXBE died 15 August 1715 aged 67. Left issue 2 daughters Margaret and Elizabeth.
24. Thomas BISHOP of this parish died 16 December 1739 aged 59. Ann second wife of above 11 November 1768 aged 63. Issue by Ann his second wife 2 sons John and Richard who erected this.
North west
25. Cross? Clara Louisa wife of Reverend P HAMER Rector of Orlestone and Ruckinge born 19 March 1852 died 19 August 1903.
26. Cross George Sarson PRIEST died Whitsuns Eve 1902. Vicar of Holy Trinity??? Dover, sometime Rector of this parish. Ruthie died 21 April 1891 aged 8½ years.
27. Mary Elizabeth wife of Samuel JONES died 9 July 1884 aged 54.
28. Mary wife of James WELLER of Tenterden died 8 April 1895 aged 86.
East
29. Wilfred third son of Joseph and Sarah CAFFYN died 18 October 1901 aged 11.
30. Curb Emily Ann CATT died 22 August 1909 aged 59.
31. Sophia Isabella wife of Henry ELSE died 25 August 1908 aged 47 leaving an only son John Lonkhurst.
32. Cross? James STICKELLS died 15 February 1916 aged 76 erected to one of nature’s Gentlemen who spent his life as keeper and died in Orlestone Woods.
33. George GODDEN of this parish died 18 February 1906 aged 70. Emily his wife died 30 March 1909 aged 70.
34. Cross in north east corner Edward William DOWNE died 23 January 1910 aged 32.
South side
35. Elizabeth BUTLER died 19 December 1835.
36 Susanna wife of Richard SMITH died 6 November 1762 aged 36. Richard Smith died October 11 1777 aged 56. Elizabeth their daughter died 11 June 1751 aged 2 months.
37. Henry WIGLESWORTH ????? died 21 May 1897 aged 76.
38. Eliza daughter of Thomas and Eliza TICKNER died December 15 1860 aged 6.
39. Thomas TICKNER died 1 January 1902 aged 77. Elizabeth his wife died 16 September 1906 aged 75.
40. Flat Edward KINGSNORTH Orlestone Court Lodge born 12 ???? 1806 died 2 October 1875 Mary his wife died 27 October 1889 aged 74.
41. Alice Jane eldest daughter of Edward and Mary KINGSNORTH died after a short illness 1 June 1867 aged 23.
42. ??? stone Edward Kingsnorth died 16 March 1856 aged 1 year 8 months ???? Clark Kingsnorth died 31 December 1852 aged 2 years 2 months ???? illegible except "1 year".
43. Thomas BAKER of this parish died 25 January 1829 aged 79 leaving greatest part of his property to his nephew Henry Elgar who erected this.
44. John Morris BUTLER of this parish died 2 February 1880 aged 39 leaving a widow and 3 children John Morris, George and Emma Elizabeth.
45. Martha wife of Benjamin DOWNE died 23 June 1897 aged 53.
46. Sundial. Orlestone made by Thomas HOGBEN 1757
47. Hannah HOWLAND daughter of Clark and Elizabeth Howland of this parish died 11 December 1808 aged 20. Also near Charles Howland her infant brother died 20 August 1805 aged 14 days.
48. Lewis Victor son of William and Ann OVENDEN died 12 August 1871 aged 5 months.
49. Thomas PAINE died 8 September 1784 aged 18.
50. Thomas PAYNE of this parish died 17 April 1794 aged 54. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife one son and 2 daughters John, Hannah and Elizabeth and by Susanna his second wife one daughter Ann who lies near this place.
51. Elizabeth wife of Thomas PAINE died 24 October 1781 aged 42.
52. Mary Ann wife of William BRIDGE of Ashford died 12 August 1875 aged 51.
53. Hannah wife of John THURSTON? died 18 January 1829 aged 61.
54. Jane THURSTON died 8 March 1854 aged 30 leaving a son aged 4 months.
55. Wooden rail Here layeth the body of William Thurstun aged 62 1772 First wife Sarah Thurstun and child 1739. William Thurstun fourth son aged 3 years 1752. Robert Thurston sixth son aged 6 years 1764. Second wife Mary Thurstun aged 64 1781 had 8 children, 3 buryed here Richard Thurstun the first son aged 34 years 1777. On the other side of above: Susannah? Thurston aged 31 years 1792. Left husband T Thurston son of William Thurstun also issue 3 children William Thurstun, Hannah? Thurstun, ???? Thurston
56. Esther wife of William THURSTUN died 28 June 1884 aged 86 years.
57. Ann wife of Robert THURSTUN of Hamstreet died 6 February 1875 aged 49.
58. Two small stones next but no inscription now legible.
59. Low tomb John THURSTUN died 20 August 1846 aged 56.
60. Ellen Mary wife of William WRAGG died 11 August 1876 aged 26.
61. Thomas eldest son of Thomas and Sarah THURSTUN died 22 August 1868 aged 19 years. Edgar third son of above died 8 July 1857 aged 9 months. Harry Mount fourth son of 16 November 1861 aged 18 months.
62. Margaret wife of Joseph SACRE died 19 October 1888 aged 57. Surviving?? one son and 5 daughters Margaret, Ellen, Gertrude Susanna, Eliza and Joseph Henry.
63. Ann wife of Joseph SACRE died 10 October 1864 aged 33. Left surviving 1 son and 3 daughters William George, Jane-Elizabeth, Ann and Sarah.
64. Jane wife of George PAINE died 5 November 1860 aged 57. Sarah Sacre, granddaughter of above died 12 November 1860 aged 1 year 11 months and buried in same grave.
65. Six small stones in south west corner
1. Samuel JONES died 16 September 1859 aged 62 years. 2. Mary Jones died April 11 18-6 aged 76. (these two are side by side) 3. Jane Jones died May 25 1854 aged 23. 4. George Jones April 10 1848 aged 5 years.
5. Eliza Jones died a babe. 6. Alfred Jones October 7 1838 aged 5 months These are in a row behind 1 and 2.
Index of Names and Places
Name Index
Baker 43
Bishop 24
Bridge 52
Butler 35 44
Caffyn 29
Catt 30
Cobb 18 20 21
Day 17
Downe 34 45
Elgar 43
Else 31
Godden 33
Hamer 25
Hogben 46
Howland 19 47
Ifield 1
Jones 27 65
Kingsnorth 40 41 42
Lonkhurst 9 10 11
Lorden 6 14 15
Luckett 2Morley 22
Ovenden 48
Paine 49 51 64
Payne 50
Pope 13
Priest 26
Rummery? 16
Sacre 62 63 64
Saxbe 23
Smith 36
Stapley 3Stickells 32
Tanton 12
Thurston 53 54 55 56 57 59 61
Tickner 38 39
Vinset 3 4
Walker 13
Weller 28
Wiglesworth? 37
Wragg 60
Places Index
Ashford 52
Dover
Holy Trinity 26
Hamstreet 11 57
Maidstone 18
Orlestone 25 46
Orlestone Court Lodge 40
Orlestone Woods 32
Preston near Wingham 2Ruckinge 25
Tenterden 28
General
Keeper 32
Rector 25 26
Reverend 25
Vicar 26
Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of St Clement Church, Old Romney
The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of St Clement Church, Old Romney. Noted by Leland L. Duncan. Typed up by Dawn Weeks, checked by Zena Bamping.
Inscriptions in the churchyard
1. (By the porch) Elizabeth MORTLEY born 20 January 1835 died 18 May 1838. Also Harris John, born 25 September 1839 died 25 November 1839. Children of John and Harriett Mortley who are interred at New Romney.
2. (By east window north chancel – broken) Mr Edward THOMSON, many years an inhabitant of this place died …March 1804 aged 6(?1). Also Ann his wife died 6 February 1806 aged 51.
To the east of the chancel
3. Elizabeth daughter of E and S WOOLVEN and wife of Charles BALCOMB, RHA, Bengal, East Indies died 27 February 1870 aged 22. Also Kate Woolven daughter of above died 8 April 1868 aged 11 months. Charles Balcomb son of above Charles and Elizabeth Balcomb 4 July 1870 aged 4 months.
4. Richard HUNT died 6 December 1871 aged 72. Had issue by Elizabeth his wife 5 sons and 6 daughters, viz Elizabeth died 15 July 1862 aged 60. Ann 20 November 1840 aged 37. Richard 11 November 1887 aged 83. Sarah 4 October 1884 aged 78. John 8 May 1859 aged 51. Susanna 28 June 1898 aged 88. [LLD has made an error here somewhere, probably in the year of death] Mary Gibson 7 March 1889 aged 76. Joseph 16 April 1861 aged 39 Harriot 10 June 1817 aged 30. George 1 April 1892 aged 71. Henry 19 August 1916 aged 93. Also Elizabeth wife of above died 27 February 1857 aged 75.
5. Elizabeth wife of Robert PHIPPS, 29 December 1787 aged 66.
6. Robert PHIPPS died 20 December 1813 aged 85.
7. Mary, second wife of Robert BUCKHURST died 22 April 1803 aged 82. A loving woman free from strife, a tender mother and a virtuous wife.
8. Robert BUCKHURST of this parish, Yeoman. 7 April 1791 aged 75. Ann his wife, daughter of George and Ann Buckhurst of Sutton Valence, Gent died 10 December 1758 aged 39.
9. George BUCKHURST of this parish, Yeoman, 5 December 1803 aged 55. Mary his wife 19 January 1813 aged 70.
10. Henry HUNT died 19 August 1916 aged 93. Eliza his wife 9 March 1890 aged 75.
In the southern part of the yard
11. Sarah Ann wife of James WIMBLE, 26 September 1852 aged 44. Sarah Wimble daughter of above died 26 September 1852 aged 11 years and 6 months. John Wimble, son of above 21 April 1840 aged 4 months 13 days. She left surviving 9 children: William, James, Ann, Thomas, Mary, George, Charles, Caroline and Elizabeth.
12. James WIMBLE 28 April 1870 aged 67. Ann his wife 11 March 1918 aged 87.
13. Ann daughter of James and Ann WIMBLE died 2 June 1859 aged 3 years 7 months. Ellen daughter of above died 24 September 1859 aged 3 months 18 days.
14. William WIMBLE died 16 February 1912 aged 81. Left surviving his wife 4 sons and 3 daughters.
15. William SHARPEY of Midley died 10 April 1859 aged 48. Ann his wife 2 February 1839 aged 28. Also 3 sons: Thomas died 2 December 1837 aged 2 years, James 9 December 1837 aged 9 months, Stephen 15 December 1872 aged 40. Also Elizabeth his second wife died 27 March 1882 aged 69. Her two daughters and 4 sons: Ellen Frances died 12 July 1858 aged 3 years; Frederic 11 March 1860 aged 11; Mary Ann 31 July 1862 aged 14; James 7 January 1865 aged 20; George 5 December 1869 aged 18; Lewis 18 June 1881 aged 29.
16. Twelve footstones to above.
17. Mary PANKHURST died 1 April 1860 aged 78. William Pankhurst died 4 August 1862 aged 86, leaving 4 sons and 5 daughters: Sarah, Hannah died 13 July 1888 aged 83. Mary 4 October 1881 aged 74; John 3 March 1881 aged 71; Martha died an infant; William died 19 April 1888 aged 74; Ann; James 10 January 1878 aged 60; Harriet 26 March 1881 aged 64; Eliza died an infant; Edward.
18. (a large altar tomb in low rails) Thomas Tuearsly TUNBRIDGE, died at New Romney 2 December 1885 aged 73. Katherine Tunbridge his wife died 8 May 1908 aged 84 (see No 29) (Note: she was a daughter of …………..)
19. Margaret daughter of William and Ann HODGES, died 18 November 1833 aged 4 years 6 months.
20 Esther FULLER, second wife of John Fuller, carpenter of this parish, died 11 June 1781 aged 61.
21. John FULLER, carpenter of this parish, died 5 November 1777 aged 57. Also William Fuller, son of John and Esther Fuller 11 January 1780 aged 16. Erected by Esther his second wife.
22. Ann wife of William HODGES died 2 May 1852 aged 58. Ann daughter of above 12 July 1848 aged 28. Mary Sophia, 3 June 1847 aged 20 and Catherine 30 July 1839 aged 15.
23. William HODGES of New Romney died 15 December 1865 aged 75. William son of William and Ann Hodges 26 July 1840 at Adelaide, South Australia aged 26. Joseph died 30 January 1840 at Jamaica, West Indies aged 24. Left surviving Thomas, Frederic, Harriett and Margaret.
24. Peter son of Peter and Emma BURGESS died 4 February 1848 aged 8 months.
25. Alice daughter of Peter and Emma BURGESS, 19 August 1868 aged 23.
26. Emma wife of Peter BURGESS, 20 June 1885 aged 68.
27. Peter BURGESS of Old Romney died 8 January 1875 aged 51. Left surviving Emma his wife and 3 daughters: Betsy, Emily and Susannah.
28. Dinah wife of Richard HARDIMAN died 19 December 1868 aged 60. Leaving issue 3 sons and 3 daughters: Mary Ann; Isabell; George died 17 February 1886 aged 45; Flora died 12 March 1876 aged 32; Stephen; Isaiah. Also Richard Hardiman died 10 April 1877 aged 64.
29. William TUNBRIDGE died 5 November 1842 aged 60. Left surviving by Fanny his wife 3 children: Thomas Tuearsly; Elizabeth; and William. Fanny his wife died 22 September 1858 aged 78 (See Nº 18)
30. William TUNBRIDGE died 1 November 1868 aged 6.
31. Elizabeth TUNBRIDGE died at Ashford 12 July 1875 aged 60.
32. The Reverend William ANDERSON MA 31 years Rector of Old Romney died 23 September 1903 aged 77. Emma his wife 10 March 1909 aged 86.
33. (A flat and broken stone: no inscription legible.)
34. Two old footstones: RS – FS (no date)
35. Catharine Amelia Mary ANDERSON, daughter of William Anderson, Rector of this parish and Emma his wife, died 7 March 1876 in 13th year.
36. Phillis daughter of Richard and Sarah REEVES died 14 February 1861 aged 17.
37. To our father and mother: William REEVES died 18 April 1878 aged 72. Ellis Reeves died 6 June 1888 aged 75.
In the western part of the yard
38. James ARTER died 8 March 1907 aged 71. Isabel Arter his wife 10 October 1910 aged 71 leaving 6 sons and 3 daughters: Edward; Mary Ann; Elizabeth; Richard Hardiman; Thomas; Isabel Dinah; Frank; George and Stephen.
39. James, husband of Emma ARTER died 11 January 1890 aged 22.
40. Elizabeth daughter of William and Dorithy DOWLE died October 7 Anno Domini 1726 aged 6 years 8 months.
41. William DOWLL. Had issue by Dorithy his wife 4 daughters: Dorothy; Elizabeth; Sarah; Elizabeth. Left surviving only Dorithy and Elizabeth. He died 20 March 1719 aged 44 years. This erected by Dorothy.
42. Elisabeth wife of William DOWLLE who had issue by him three sons and four daughters vis: William, Abraham and Isaac, Margarett, Sarah, Margarett and Frances but only surviving Abraham, Margarett and Frances. She died 19 November 1713 aged 37.
43. George James GRIST died at Midley 9 February 1876 aged 45. Left surviving Elizabeth his wife and 4 children: Louisa Margaret Norris; Emmeline Henrietta; George James Joseph; and Elizabeth Ann. Elizabeth wife of the above died 7 December 1908 aged 76.
44. Joseph GRIST late of Brookland died 14 September 1854 aged 58. Left surviving Sarah his wife and 9 children: William, John, Lucy, Joseph-Giles, George-James, Thomas Norris, Charles-David, Elizabeth Ann, Louisa Esther. Also Sarah his wife died 12 December 1870 aged 69. Also to the memory of Henry and James Norris two infant children.
45. David GRIST of New Romney died 4 August 1870 aged 35. Left surviving Betsey his wife.
46. A coffin shaped tomb. No inscription.
47. Elizabeth wife of Thomas YOUNG, who had issue by him two sons and four daughters: Elizabeth Anne; Henry, Sarriy, Mary ?Susanna, Thomas. She died 10 November 1715 aged 44.
48. John OLIVER died 20 June 1838 aged 82. Also Ann wife of above died 26 March 1846 Aged 88. Late of Iden, Sussex.
49. Mary BATES, daughter of A and S Bates of this parish died 22 June 1806 aged 15.
50. Thomas BROOK died 8 January 1810 aged 8(?7) Margaret his wife 15 July 1787 aged ?64. Issue ?3 daughters: Ann, Elizabeth and Sarah (?) …….
51. Sarah BATES daughter of A and S Bates of this parish died 28 March 1812 aged 15. Also near this place John Bates, son of above who died an infant.
52. (Altar tomb) Arms: A fess between 3 mullets in chief and in base a chevron. Crest out of a ducal crown a (?wolf’s) head. (Query Badcock, with Tighe crest). Here lies the body of Martha the daughter of Mr William BADCOCK and relict of Stephen TIGHE of Stone, Gent. By whom she left issue only one daughter, Sarah, wife of George CARTER of Kennington, Esq. She died 25 August 1760 aged 80.
53. Charles son of Thomas and Eliza WOOD died 29 November 1856 aged 12 years 6 months.
54. Florence Mary SINDEN died 23 August 1899 aged 15 years 2 months.
55. Aaron HOOCKS died 22 April 1708 aged 5 years and ….. months. Basborn son of Margarit PHILPOT.
55A. A small broken stone M (a heart) M 1702
55B. Hear lieth the body of Diana MOVNT daughter of John and Diana MOVNT who died May the 12 1706 (a heart engraved as in 55A).
56. Fanny Eliza daughter of Stephen and Susanna MILLEN died 1 May 1884 aged 3 years 6 months.
57. Stephen SHARWOOD of this parish died 31 October 1857 aged 68. Bathsheba his wife 16 July 1869 aged 84.
58. Benjamin FERRIS died 23 September 1864 aged 74. Mary his wife 4 January 1879 aged 85.
59. Robert GILES, Gent, late of this parish, died in the forty (?fifth) year of his age ?1713.
60. Eliza wife of the Reverend John FORD BA Rector of this parish died in Paris 25 January 1857 aged 39. The Reverend John Ford 19 years Rector of this parish. Born 11 February 1804 died 21 March 1872.
61. (Altar tomb) south side: Peter only son of Godfrey MARTEN Gent, by Mary his wife eldest daughter of George WIGHTWICK late of Kingsnorth, Gent. (no dates). West end: Here lieth interred ye body of Godfrey ye eldest son of Peter Marten of this parish Gent died 13 April 1722 aged 57 years. East end: Here lieth interred the body of Mary WHITCOMB late wife of Godfrey Marten, Gent, who died December ye 16, 1733 aged 52.
62. Mr William KNIGHT Gent of Tenterden, died 21 May 1816 aged 81. Mary his first wife died 23 September 1791 aged 53. She was daughter of Mr John WOODMAN of Brookland. Mr John FREEBODY Gent of Brookland, uncle of the above died 19 May 1754 aged 50.
63. Sundial 1902, by Troughton, London.
64. John MILLENER died 21 April 1799 aged 63. Sarah is wife died 20 April 1799 aged 59.
65. Mary wife of John WIMBLE died 24 October 1792 aged 30. Had issue one son and 3 daughters: Harriot died 9 September 1791 aged 10 months; John; Mary and Sarah survive.
66. Mary WHITE died 4 April 1794 aged 44.
67. John WHITE died 22 July 1768 aged 60. Had issue by Ann his wife 3 children Anna lies here, John and Mary survive.
68. Anna wife of John MILLENER died 17 September 1818 aged 40. She left surviving 2 sons and 1 daughter: Mary, John and William. John Millener Died 27 August 1820 aged 64.
69. John son of John and Anna MILLENER died 19 April 1801 aged 3 years 6 months.
70. A MILLENER stone early 19th Century, illegible.
71. William PILCHER of Midley, Kent, died 7 May 1857 aged 67. Interred at Lydd Church yard and Harriot Mills Pilcher his widow died 21 March 1890 aged 83.
72. Hammond HILLS died 24 September 1791 aged 40.
Inscriptions in the church
(a) In the nave73. (Brass): John IPS and Margaret his wife.
74. (Flat): Here lyeth interred the body of James SPAINE Gent one of the Jurats of the towne and port of New Romney and once Maior thereof who departed this life the three and twentieth day of November 1677 in the 45th year of his age.
75. A stone with initials: TE (no date)
(b) In the chancel
76. (Large slab) Arms: A winged heart. In chief two 5-pointed mullets. In base two hands couped at the wrist clasped fessways. Impaling: a chevron between 3 (?lions) heads erased. Crest a roe (?) statant holding a pole or staff. Here lieth the body of ye Reverend Mr John DEFFRAY AM who was a faithful diligent Rector of this parish for near 48 years. After much delight in doing good he departed this life September ye 4 1738 in ye 78th year of his age. And also Margaret, widow of above, died July 13, 1761 aged 88.
Notes
There is an interesting altar frontal of Needlework dated 1692. In the north chapel, now the vestry is a fine coffin lid with a double handed sword carved thereon. From the blade are 8 chevron shaped stripes ?intended to represent rays of light. It appears to be 13th Century work or early 14th.
There is in this chapel the original altar stone with the usual crosses.
Index of Names and Places
Name Index
Anderson 32 35
Arter 38 39
Badcock 52
Balcomb 3
Bates 49 51
Brook 50
Buckhurst 7-9
Burgess 24-27
Carter 52
Deffray 76
Dowle 40-42
E--- 75
Ferris 58
Ford 60
Freebody 62
Fuller 20 21
Gibson (4)
Giles 59
Grist 43 45
Hardiman 28 (38)
Harris (1)
Hills 72
Hodges 19 22 23
Hoocks 55
Hunt 4 10
Ips 73
Knight 62
Marten 61
Millen 56Millener 64 68-70
Mills (71)
Mortley 1
Mount 55A 55B
Norris (43 44)
Oliver 48
Pankhurst 17
Philpot 55
Phipps 5 6
Pilcher 71
Reeves 36 37
S--- 34
Sharpey 15
Sharwood 57
Sinden 54Spaine 74
Thomson 2
Tighe 52
Tuearsly (29)
Tunbridge 18 29-31
Whitcomb 61
White 66 67
Wightwick 61
Wimble 11-14 65
Wood 53
Woodman 62
Woolven 3
Young 47
Places Index
Brookland
Kennington 52
Kingsnorth 61
Lydd 71
Midley 15 43 71
New Romney 18 23 74
Stone 52
Sutton Valence 8
Tenterden 62ArmorialsDeffray 76
Tighe 52General
Carpenter 20 21
Rector 32 35 60 76
Yeoman 8 9
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Botolph's Church, Northfleet
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Botolph's Church, Northfleet, noted by T.C. Colyer-Fergusson noted 1900+. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
T.C. Colyer-Fergusson was a contemporary of Leland L. Duncan, both served on the Council of the K.A.S. together. He recorded the M.I.s of St Botolph's Church, Northfleet and wrote them up in longhand in a white skinned book of some 290 pages, which is now in the K.H.L.C., Maidstone. We are indebted to Stuart Bligh, County Archivist for permission to copy the M.I. listings. Colyer-Fergusson divided the listings, starting the numbering afresh in each section. The whole listing has been re-numbered for indexing purposes. He also took a number of pictures of gravestones which he pasted into the book. The graveyard was mostly cleared of stones in the 1960's although some survive.
Inscriptions on Monuments and Tablets in Northfleet Church
Description of Monuments and Inscriptions . . . by John THORPE M.D. F.R.S. 1759. Inscriptions copied from Gentleman’s Magazine.
Inscriptions on windows in Northfleet Church
Inscriptions on Tombstones in Northfleet Churchyard
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Inscriptions on Monuments and Tablets in Northfleet Church
1. [I]. Small marble scroll tablet: Sacred to the Memory of Horace Charles second and much loved child of Thomas Robert TUFFNELL Esq. and Frances HOWARD his wife. He died in this parish March 23rd 1850 aged 2 years and 2 months. "Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade/Death came with friendly care/The opening bud to heaven conveyed/and made it blossom there". His remains lie interred in the family vault of Thomas PITCHER Esq.
2. [II]. To the Memory of Richard CRICH Esqr and Esther his Wife (Daughter of Mr Peter BULTEEL Merchant) who lye interr’d neere this Place. This Monument was erected by William FINCH His Sole Executor. Picture
3. [III]. Large marble tablet with urn above and two cherubs heads at bottom of tablet & coat of Arms: Coat of Arms, coloured
Near this place lyeth Interr’d the body of Susanna, late wife of Arthur MOORE of London Esqr. and eldest Daughter of Dr. Edwd BROWNE, President of the College of Physitians London who departed this Life the 23rd day of February 1694 in the 20th year of her age having had only two Daughters who lye buried here.
Here is a scroll ornament delicately chiselled.
Sub tablet to last: Here also lye the bodys of Mary and Henrietta two other daughters of the Sd. Dr. BROWNE. The first dyed the 10th day of December 1694 in the sixth year of her age. The other the 13th day of December 1703 in the 22nd year of her age.
C-F NOTE: BROWNE. Marr. Regr. of St. Andrew Undershaft:
1672, Apr. 30: Dr Edward Browne of St. Dunstans West & Henretta Susane TERNE of this par. L.
4. [IV]. A marble tablet in plainer style. Corinthian columns with urn on top and sub tablet: H.S.E. Edoardus BROWNE Nordovicentis M.D. Thomae Browne militis et Medici celeberrimi Filius Patre non indignus Quippe qui in Arte sua usq adeo excelluit Ut Regi CAROLO IIdo E Medicis primarijs fuerit unus Et Collegio Medicorum quod ese Londini Summa cum lauda Praefurit Qui etiam scriplis fuis (In quibus Itinera sua per praecipuas Europae Regiones Et Res ubigi notatu digniores.
Henrietta my dear and loving wife and after Her Decease I give the said Houses Lands & Premises unto my Son Dr Thomas BROWNE & to his Heirs & for want of Heire to my Daughter Anne BRIGSTOCK and to the Heirs of her Body to be begotten & for want of such Heire I give the same unto the College of Physitians and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital to be equally divided between them. E. Regro Curiae Praerogative Cantuar.
C-F NOTE: Northfleet Regrs.
Marr: 1698, Apr. 17. Mr Thos. BROWNE & Mrs Alethea FAIRFACKS.
Burls. 1703, Dec.12. Henrietta, the D. of Dr. Edward Browne.
1708, Sep.1. Dr Edward Brown President of the College of Physitians died 28 Aug.
1710, July 16. Dr Thomas Brown.
1712, Dec.16 Mrs Henrietta Susanna Browne dyed ye 8.
NB No entry of burial of Susanna MOORE & Mary Browne.
5. [V]. A white marble tablet. Corinthian columns, with finely carved pedestals. Gold helmet and mantling above and boar’s head. Inscription on black slate below arms and cherub: Sacred to the Memory of James FORTRYE Esqr Sometime one of the Wardens of Rochester Bridge in this County who intermarried wt Mary ALLANSON Daughter of Edmond Allanson Esqr by whome he had issue Mary, Leah, Hester & James. He departed this life upon Christmas Day Ano. Dni. 1674 and lyes interred at the foot of this Monument.
6. [VI]. West wall near Baptistery. White marble tablet with black inscription. A cherubs head at the two bases surmounted by crown: Sacred to the memory of Eliza Mary Countess de Fleury, Baroness de Perignan who died at Paris, Place Vendome 20th September and was buried in the Churchyard 2nd October 1862. She was the eldest daughter of Clement KIRWAN Esq of an ancient family in Ireland, late of Kendal Lodge, Epping, Essex. The Chiffinchs, Lords of Northfleet Manor who held office in the Court of King Charles II were her maternal ancestors. This tablet was erected by her bereaved husband and Clifford Viscount de Fleury her only son in remembrance of one who was admired and beloved by all who knew her.
7. [VII]. Below the last a brass with symbols of the Evangelists at each corner, a cross above and interlaced triangles below. This tablet is Dedicated by his widow in Loving Memory of Hippolyte DE ST ANTHOINE Count de Fleury, Born February 17th 1806 Died in Paris January 24th 1891 and interred in the Churchyard. "My peace I give unto you".
8. [VIII]. Plain white tablet west wall of South aisle: To the Memory of William Henry and Thomas FILES who are deposited in their Tomb near the Eat Gate of this Churchyard.
By the Will of Thomas Files he bequeathed on the part of his late dear Brother and himself to the Parish of Northfleet Five Hundred Pounds New three per Cent Bank Annuities yielding Fifteen Pounds per annum. Three pounds of such to be appropriated to the maintenance of their said Tomb and this Tablet And the remainder to Charitable and other purposes.
9. [IX]. South wall. Plain white marble tablet: This tablet witnesseth that the Church of St. Botolph in the Parish of Northfleet was restored in the year 1850 and the expenses defrayed by the following means.
By grant of Church building Commission £180. 0s. 0d.
By subscription for Restoration £596.12s.6d.
By subscription for New Organ £240. 0s. 0d.
By Parochial rate £1,300. 0s. 0d.
£2,316.12s. 6d.
The Revd. R. KEATS, Vicar. James Alfred EDMEADES, Thos. SWITSUR, Churchwardens. 1852.
11. [XI]. Plain white marble tablet: This tablet witnesseth that Mrs Elizabeth KIRWAN by her will gave to the poor of the Parish of Northfleet Two Hundred Pounds invested in the 3% Consolidated Annuities producing stock to the sum of £229.17s.7d. the Annual dividend amounting to £6.17s.6d. to be applied by the Minister and Churchwardens for the time being at Christmas on each Year to such poor persons as they may think the objects of Charity. The Rev. R. KEATS, Vicar. J.A. EDMEADES, Thos SWITZUR, Churchwardens. 1852.
12. [XII]. Plain marble tablet similar to preceding: This Tablet witnesseth that here is now invested in the three per Cent consolidated Annuities in the names of Dr. BUCHANNAN, Jeremiah ROSHER, Jeremiah Burch Rosher and John TILDEN one Hundred Pounds bequeathed by A person unknown in the Annual dividend amounting to £3.0s.0d. to be distributed on Easter Monday in every year to such poor Widows who have not received parochial relief as the Churchwardens may think fit objects of Charity. The Revd. R. KEATS, Vicar. John Alfred EDMEADES, Thos SWITSUR, Churchwardens. 1852.
13. [XIII]. White marble tablet over South door, with mantling & cherub’s heads: Neare this place lyeth the Body of Mrs Susan BULTEEL ye widow of Mr Peter Bulteel Merchant & Daughter of Peter FORTRIE Merchant & sister to Capt James Fortrie she departed this Life the XIX of June MDCXCII Aged LXX years Leaving one Son and five Daughters. Sub tablet: This monument was Erected at ye request & cost of her dutifull son Mr Peter Bulteel.
14. [XIV]. Marble tablet with draped urn, etc: Sacred to the memory of Henry HEATH Esqre late of Orme House in this Parish who departed this life on the 28th of August 1843 Aged 73 Years. And whose mortal remains are deposited in vault near the entrance to the belfry Tower in this Church. If the most unsullied integrity of conduct throughout a long and well spent life combined with the warmest feelings of affection and friendship entitled a man to the veneration and esteem of his family, friends, and acquaintance few men could compete with the lamented deceased and it is the greatest consolation that his sorrowing family can now experience under the irreparable loss they have sustained by his death to record the virtues he so eminently displayed whilst living. "Most justly dost Thou claim affection’s tear/and mourning friends weep mourning o’er thy bier/But calm religion with her soothing voice/ Counsels the mourners rather to rejoice/Since God in mercy/To bless Thee with a glorious recompense".
15. [XV]. Large quite marble tablet with red marble columns, surmounted by a shield, on each side a flambeau: To the Memory of James FORTRYE of this Parish Esqr who departed this Life the 25th day of August 1727. Aged 58 Years and Lyes Buried near this Place. He marryed Elizabeth SEYMOUR, Daughter of Edward Seymour of Woodlands in the County of Dorsett by whom he had no issue. His Second wife was Rosamond ELCOCKE, Daughter of George Elcocke of Barrham in this County Esqr by whom he had three Children James, Rosamond, and Mary. Rosamond died in March 1720 and Lyes Buried here. Here Likewise Lyeth Interred Rosamond the Wife of the abovesaid James FORTRYE who died the twenty seventh day of May 1737 Aged 52. Georgius ELIOTT hujus parochiae arm: Gilberti Eliott de Stobs Baronetti nepos Ob. 14 March 1770. Maria, filia praefati Jacobi FORTRIE uxor Georgii Eliott Ob. 10 Apr. 1789. Maria, filia Georgii & Mariae Eliott unica, Joannis CURREY, vicarii de Dartford uxor merito dilectissima praegnans & non sufficientibus ad 13m partum viribus morte occubuit Oct. 1 A.D. 1788 AE 42. Ea morum suavitate erga omnes vixit atq: adeo ingenii. virtutis et pietatis laudibus praestitit eximiis ut videretur omnium admiratio & amor Ablata heu! ex occulis singulorum excitant desiderium & querimoniam suis tulit dammum irreparabile e liberis ejus septem filii & tres filiae sunt supersitites. Sub tablet: Postremo summa pace et amore anno 90mo suo peni inito Morte succubuit Joannis Currey 18 Die Oct 1824 Omnibus dilectus, suis deflendus Ejus memoriae in Ecclesia de Dartford monumentum Insigne a Parochia consecratum est Quo non aliud expetendum Virtutis Testimonium.
16. [XVI]. White marble tablet with Sacrophagus above, a coat of arms below. Inscription on black marble: To the Memory of Mary FIELD the beloved wife of Edward Field Esquire M.D. of Ipswich Suffolk and daughter & Coheir of Benjamin BURCH Esquire of Old Crete Hall, Northfleet, Kent who died at Brighton on the 21st of January 1837 in the 64th year of her age and whose mortal remains are deposited in a vault within the Church. In the duties of a Wife, Mother, and Friend she was Inestimable. Thus no proud Epitaph records her fame But sorrow weaves her Chaplet round her name. Also of Robert Field Esquire their second and very affectionate son who lies in Sidney College Chapel Cambridge. He died there on the 1st March 1836 whilst keeping his terms. Edward Field Esqre late of Royal Artillery and J.P. for the County of Suffolk. Husband of the above Mary FIELD. He died 10th May 1863 Aged 84. His mortal remains are deposited in the vault in this Churchyard.
17. [XVII]. Plain white marble tablet: Here Lyes Walter (Son of Robert, Lord Viscount MOLESWORTH) who Dyed on the 27th day of February 1773. Aged 79 years and directed his Corpse to be laid in the adjacent vault in which are deposited those of his late dear Wife deceas’d 28 May 1763 and also that of his much loved Daughter Elizabeth who expired on the 17th of August 1776. Also of his dear Daughter Mary who died the last of July 1772. Never fond of Monumental Compliments he forbad any use of them in regard to the Carcases below renouncing for himself all kind of Men’t here and trusting wholly for Pardon and Acceptance in the boundless Mercies of God through the prevailing Merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Revd Saint George Molesworth only son of the above Walter and 34 years Vicar of this Parish died at Hamburgh The 13th Day of April 1796 and was buried in the Church of Saint Nicholas there. Here also is interred the Body of Lydia Henrietta, Relict of the Revd St. George MOLESWORTH who died 20 Decr 1813 Aged 78 years.
18. [XVIII]. White marble tablet on grey with coat of arms: Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth KIRWAN relict of Clement Kirwan late of Kendal Lodge, Epping, Essex Esqr who departed this life the 24th of March 1847 endowed with the most brilliant qualities of Heart and mind. She carried with her the regret of her friends and the tears of her family. This tablet is erected by her afflicted Daughter and her Grandson Clifford, Viscount De SAINT ANTOINE.
19. [XIX]. A plain brass, below window in South aisle: To the Glory of God and in most living memory of Arthur Ernest NEWMAN who died August 27th 1882 aged 18 years. The above window was placed Xmas 1883.
20. [XX]. A marble tablet with the bust of a lady above: H.S.E. Ursula Uxor Jacobi FORTRYE Generosi Patre orto Roberti CHADWICK Armo Navis Bellicae Praef Mortem obiit VIImo Cal Jan MDCCXL Annum aetatis agens XXImo Hoc brevi Vitae Curriculo Tanta fuit Pietate Ut quaecungue aut Uxori sint ornamento Virtutes Haud Facile Huic invenient Parem.
21. [XXI]. White marble tablet with arms above: Sacred to the memory of Sarah wife of the Revd. George WHITTAKER, M.A. who died 17th April 1827 Aged 57 years. Also the above Revd. George Whittaker M.A. who died 8th September 1833 Aged 71 Years.
22. [XXII]. Large white marble tablet: Near this place are deposited the body of John TILDEN (late of Ifield Court in this Parish) who died January 14th 1778 Aged 63. Also Elizabeth relict of the above who died January 13th 1788 Aged 62. John Tilden only son of the above Died January 24th 1831 Aged 65. Likewise Lucy his wife who died February 6th 1833 Aged 60. George, son of John & Lucy Tilden Died Septr 6th 1830 aged 17 and was buried at Paddington. Also Cordelia their Daughter who died in her Infancy. Henry, son of the above was shipwrecked on the Coast of Holland the latter end of October 1834 and all on board perished. Aged 23. Francis, son of the above Died Decr 10th 1862 aged 52. John, eldest son of the above John & Lucy Tilden Died Janry 22nd 1872 Aged 76. Also Mary wife of the last named John Tilden Died April 6th 1895 Aged 79 years.
23. [XXIII]. White marble tablet on black above last named: In cursu vitae mors nobis instat. Sacred to the memory of Mr Edward Knight MURRELL who died Jany 13th 1825 Aged 25 years. Also Betsy wife of Mr Edwd Murrell who died Septr 4th 1830 aged 55 years. Also to the above Mr Edward Murrell who died August 18th 1849 Aged 80 years. Also Anna M.S. ROBINSON widow of Macleod Robinson. Born December 1797. Died July 1880. Also Martha PILCHER wife of Edmund Pilcher. Born 1832 Died May 1871. Also Janet Robinson Daughter of Macleod & Anna M.S. Robinson who died May 1874 Aged 46 years.
C-F Note: 1849, Aug. 18: At Albert Sq. Clapham, Edward MURRELL late of Perry Street, Northfleet, Kent in his 81st year.
24. [XXIV]. Small white tablet above last: In the vault of Mr Edward MURRELL are deposited the remains of Maria SELBY Daughter of Mr Thomas Selby of Otford. Born 16th March 1803 Died 16th October 1825. She was most tenderly beloved by all her friends and her virtue and piety will ensure her the favour of our Saviour on the last Day.
25. [XXV]. Large marble tablet in belfry evidently taken out of Church: Sacred to the memory of Mrs Sarah HALL, Relict of Mr Joshua Hall who departed this life Oct 23 1830 Aged 76 years. Her remains are deposited near this spot with those of a beloved husband and long lamented only son. "Beati sunt qui moriuntur in domine".
26. [XXVI]. A small slate block also in Tower: Here lieth the Body of a much lov’d Child (viz) John Nettlefold LOCKETT Son of John & Margaret Lockett who departed this Life December the 5th 1806 Aged 9 Months.
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Description of Monuments and Inscriptions no longer in existence, taken from Registrum Roffense by John THORPE M.D. F.R.S. 1759.
27a. [I]. On a brass plate is this inscription: Hic jacent Margareta BARON quondam uxor Willelmi Baron civis & tinctoris London et magister Nicholas Baron filius predict. Willelmi Baron & Margarete que obiit XIII die mensis Marcij anno domini Mo.CCCo.XXIX. Quoram animabus propicietur Deus. Amen.
27b. [II]. On a stone are three brass plates, two with these arms, viz: A chevron between three trefoils flipp’d, and the third with this inscription: Hic jacet Willelmus HESILL quondam unus baronum de scaccario domini Regis qui obiit IXo die Aprilis anno domini millesimo cccco XXV et Agnes uxor ejus Quoram animabus propicietur Deus. Amen.
28. [III]. On a brass plate is the effigies of a man with the following inscription: Hic jacet dominus Willelmus LYE quondam rector de Northfleet qui obiit IX die Januarii anno domini millesimo ccco LXXXXo primo.
29. [IV]. On a blew stone are the following arms and inscription, viz: Two bars, in chief three fleurs de lis. The crest, a tiger’s head: Quod restat Samuelis GOLTY, A.M. presbyteri Aul. Pemb. apud Cantab nuper focii Richardi Golty de Denington In agro Suff. rectoris. Filii natu maximi Qui Vitae integritate, Et comitate morum Feliciter decoratus Omnibus quibus inotuit vere flebilis Febri immaturae succubuit. 8o Xbris, anno domini 1718. Aetat 34.
In the nave.
30. [V]. On a brass plate in the space is this coat, viz. A saltier botony between four demy eaglets displayed, erased. On a brass plate in the space is this inscription: Hic jacet Henricus BRYCE, yeoman, qui duxit in uxorem Margeriam Richardi LAMMING generosi filiam qui bona obiit senectute curiae Ifield in comitatu Kantiae duodecimo die Octobris, anno aetatis suae sexagasimo sexto, annogue domini 1638.
31. [VI]. On a grave stone is the following inscription: Here lyeth the body of James WAKELN yeoman, who departed this life the 18th of September 1638 being aged 63. And ………………/Susan and Mary …………………../.
32a. [VII]. On a grave stone near the former is the following inscription: Here lyeth buried the body of Susan the wife …/James WAKELN yeoman. She was buried the 28th day of November 1624. James Wakeln and Susan daughter of William HARDING.
32b. [VIII]. Over the door leading into the belfry, out of the nave is the following inscription: This steeple was rebuilt in the year 1717 At the charge of this parish. George St. LO, esqr, Francis MACKRETH, Churchwardens. Also a new frame made, and bells hung, And the church beautified in the year 1718. Lawrance EVANS, James BELL, Churchwardens.
In the south isle.
33. [IX]. On a grave stone are three brass plates; on two the effigies of a man and woman, on the third the following inscription: …………/of Thomas BRATO and Jone his wife, which Thomas decesyd the yere of our Lord M,V,XI. On whos solls Jhesu have mercy.
In the north isle.
34. [X]. On the south wall is an alabaster monument with these arms, viz: Argent, three boars’ heads erased sable armed of the first, langued gules. The crest: a boar’s head couped (lying fessed-ways) argent; and the following inscription: Sacred to the memorie of James FORTRYE Esqr Sometime one of the wardens of Rochester Bridge in this county who intermarried with Mary ALLANSON, daughter of Edmond Allanson Esqr by whom he had issue Mary, Leah, Hester and James. He departed this life upon Christmas Day, anno domini 1674 and lyes interred at the foot of this monument. And under this inscription are the following arms on the said monument, viz: The former impaling argent, a fesse azure, between three boar’s heads couped sable, armed of the first langued gules.
35. [XI]. Under the foregoing monument, on a stone, is the effigies of a woman in brass and the following arms on a brass plate, viz: On a chevron between three Cornish choughs, as many mullets pierced.
36. [XII]. On a stone next to the former are the following arms, viz: Three boar’s heads erased, and this inscription: Under this stone lyes buried the body of James FORTRYE Esqr. On the left hand lyeth the body of Leah Fortrye second daughter to the above named James Fortrye who died the 31st July 1679 being eighteen yeare old.
37. [XIII]. On a stone north of the last are these arms, viz: Three boar’s heads erased impaling two wings conjoined in fesse; and the following inscription: Here lyeth interred Elizabeth the wife of James FORTRY of this Parish Esqr, and one of the daughters of Edward SEYMORE, late of Woodland in the county of Dorset esqr. She departed this life the 1st Jan. 1715 leaving no issue.
38. [XIV]. On the East wall is an alabaster monument and under it on a stone is this inscription: Here lyeth the body of Mrs Sarah BULTEEL who dyed the XIX of June MDCXCII aged 70 years.
39. [XV]. On a stone in the North East corner of this isle are in brass the effigies of a man in armour, and his wife & these arms, viz: Two bars between three amulets, and the same again impaling a chevron between three columbines, and this unperfect inscription: …………../et Katerine, uxoris ejus/.
40. [XVI]. On a brass plate is the following inscription: Hic in tumla requiescit corpus Ricardi DAVY, arm. et Margeria uxor ejus, quondam custos jocalium domini Regis HENRICI SEXTI, obiit xv Martii M.CCCC.LXXXXI. Pray for the sowle of Mawde Davy whose corps here under doth lye. She was the dowghter of William Davy, on whose sowle Jesu have mercy. I pray you all for charity, say a pater and an ave. Amen.
41. [XVII]. Near the East end of this isle, close to the North wall, is an altar monument, on the sides of which have been three escutcheons of brass and a verge of the same metal round the edge of it, but now all lost. And in the wall over this monument in the year 1717 was a broken stone on which were these arms, viz: A saltier botony between four demi eaglets displayed erased impaling on a bend three water bowgets.
42. [XVIII]. On a gravestone have been the effigies of two persons, and four escutcheons in brass, of which only two of the last remain, viz: On the first, a chevron between three swans. On the second a chevron between two cross crosslets fitched in chief, and a rose in base impaling a chevron between three swans.
43. [XIX]. Under the CRICH monument on the North wall is a stone with the following inscription: Here lyeth the body of Esther Crich late wife of Richard Crich of Greenwich esqr and daughter of Mr Peter BULTEEL merchant, deceased and cousin german to James FORTRYE of this parish esqr who died the 24th day of April 1705 without issue.
44. [XX]. On a gravestone are the following arms viz: Three coats impaled; the 1st a chevron ermine, between three eagles; the 2nd on a chevron five horse shoes; the 3rd three bulls’ heads, and this inscription: Here lyeth the body of Thomas CRIPPS of this parish esqr who died the 3rd day of June 1662 in the 46th year of his age. He had two wives, Alice, the daughter of Robert CHILD, citizen of London by whom he had Thomas who dyed anno 1656. James who now liveth and Elizabeth, the relict of Edward LAWRENCE, Alderman of London whose love and piety hath D.D. this monument to his memory.
45. [XXI]. On another stone is the following inscription: Here lyeth Alice the daughter of Robert CHILD of London citizen, and wife of Thomas CRIPPS of this parish esqr who died the ../day of April anno domini 1660.
46. [XXII]. On a gravestone is the following inscription: Here lyeth buried the body of Thomas CRIPPS yeoman, sonn of Thomas Cripps of Hartle yeoman, who departed this life the xth of October in the year of our Lord God 1613 and had issue two sons James and Thomas.
47. [XXIII]. On a grave stone is the following inscription: Here lyeth buried the body of Mr James CRIPPS son of Mr Thomas Cripps late of this Parish who deceased this life the 16th of November 1632 aged 20 years and 8 months.
48. [XXIV]. On a gravestone are these arms, viz: On a chevron five horse shoes; and this inscription: Here lyeth buryed the body of Mr James CRIPPS of this parish, who deceased the ../of April 1632 being aged 46 years.
49. [XXV]. On a gravestone is the following inscription: Here lyeth buried the body of Mrs Susan CRIPPS wif of Mr James Cripps and daughter of Mr Thomas AMYS of Linsted. She deceased the 28th of Januarie 1624 leaving six children. Elizabeth, Ellen, Thomas, James, William and John. Being aged 33 years, being married 15 years, and had 9 children.
50. [XXVI]. On a gravestone is the following coat: A chevron ermine between three eagles and this inscription: Here lyeth buried the body of Robert CHILD of Butlals, Billingsgate who deceased the 16th of July 1655 aged 75.
51. [XXVII]. On a gravestone is the following inscription: Here lyeth buried the body of Mrs Ellen CHILD, wife of Mr Robert Child and daughter of Mr Thomas CRIPPS of Hartley. She deceased the 5th of December 1626 leaving four daughters Dorothe, Ellen, Joan and Alice. Being aged 45 years, being married 21 years, and had 6 children.
52. [XXVIII]. On a grave stone are these arms, viz: A chevron between two crescents in chief, and a trefoil in base; and this inscription: Here lyeth the body of Joan WESTERN the late wife of Mr Henry Western and one of the daughters of Mr Robert CHILD who departed this life the 28th of October 1657.
53. [XXIX]. On another gravestone is the following inscription: Alyce CHILD the wyef of John Child and late wyef of Robert HAYES departed this life in ao 1622 Nov. the 3d.
54. [XXX]. On a stone is this inscription: Here lyeth the body of John CHILD deceased in ao 1618 August the 25.
55. [XXXI]. In the North isle, on a flat black marble: Hic jacent Thomas CHIFFINCH et Maria uxor ejus, in expectatione diei supreme Quales erant dies isle indicabit Vixit annos LIX mortuus est MDCCXXVII Vixit annos LXXXVIII, mortua est MDCCXLVII.
56. [XXXII]. Hic jacet Alicia, quondam uxor Willelmi WANGDEFORD, que obiit die Lune prox: post diem dominicam in ramis palmarum MCCCCXXI.
57. [XXXIII]. Hic sub pede ante altare jacent Willelmus RIKHILL arm filius Willelmi Rikhill militus primogenitus, et Katherina uxor ejus que obiit 27 Aug. MCCCCXXXIII qui quidem Willelmus obiit ../die/…MCCC Quorum.
58. [XXXIV]. Here lyes Thomas BREDON and Joane his Wife MDXI.
59. [XXXV]. Here lyeth Richard HUNT late servant to my lord of Canterbury William WARHAM and Joan his wife. Which Richard died …/MDXVIII and Joan MDXXXI.
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60. [I]. In the North aile, on a black marble are the following arms: Fess of 6. On a canton a lion passant. LANCASTER impaling FORTRYE, above: Matthew Lancaster, esq. one of the eight sworn clerks of his Majesty’s Remembrancer of his Exchequer son of Henry Lancaster, of the county of Norfolk esqr died 6 Oct 1727, aged 66. Also Hester Lancaster his wife, daughter of James Fortrye esqr by whom he had six sons, and three daughters. December 1738 aged 63.
61. [II]. In the nave, on a blue stone: Hester COAST, eldest daughter of William Stacey Coast esqr of Sevenoaks ob. Oct. 1801 – 20.
C-F Note: 1774. Mary FULLER of Maidstone, widow: to be buried in a private manner near last husband at Northfleet, many legs: chiefly to Stacey COAST of Deptford Shipwright & his wife Mary, also to William Stacey Coast etc. exors: John DENNE of Maidstone Clerk, Francis FILMER of Lincolns Inn Esquire, William WALLER of Maidstone, Surgeon & Stacey Coast. 6 May 1771. long Will & 3 cods. Pr. 4 Nov. 1774 by 3 exors power resd to Francis Filmer (PCC 394 Bargrave).
62. [III] Near the above on a blue stone, below these arms: Party per fess of 6 a canton; impaling three lions rampant. Crest, a fine beacon in blaze: David FULLER of Maidstone esqr clerk of the peace for this county upwards of 50 years died 6 Sept. 1753 aged 88. Mary, relict of the above 25th October 1774. 86. Stacey COAST of Maidstone cousin to Mrs Fuller died 9 May 1780 aged 54. Mary, relict of Stacey Coast died 28 July 1786. 61.
63. [IV]. Near the North door in the nave, on a blue stone: James ELLIOT esqr captain of one of his Majesty’s independent company of Invalids at Tilbury died at Wombwell Hall 26 Jan 1789 aged 55.
64. [V]. On a grey stone, left of the above: Mrs Margaret HILL died 27 July 1780 aged 44. Also Joshua Hill her husband 1785 aged 47.
65. [VI]. On a blue stone in the floor of the South transept: George St. LO esqr of this parish, commander of the navy. He married Elizabeth daughter of Thomas CHIFFINCH esqr of Milton co. Kent ob. 15 Sept 1718 aged 63. Also Eliz. his wife ob. June 1736. 65.
66. [VII]. In the nave, on a blue stone: Everard GOODMAN gent. one of the sworn clerks in the high court of Chancery, ob. 1743 an. aet. 67. And Anna, wife of Everard Goodman, formerly wife of John MASON, late of Maidstone in Kent esqr ob. 1745. 71.
67. [VIII]. Near the last is another blue stone: Mary, wife of Henry CRANKE citizen and merchant of London, daughter of Henry St. LO esqr Com. of his Majesty’s navy ob. 21st June 1742.
68. [IX]. Near the North door of the nave is a mural tablet of white marble, thus inscribed: This marble was erected by Sir John WHITEFORD, bart. to the memory of his most beloved son Allan Whiteford, who died at Northfleet Sept 7 1776 aged 13 years.
69. Woodmanstern Surrey. Plain block in S.E. corner of Churchyard: Sacred to the Memory of The Rev. Gilbert BUCHANAN, L.L.D. 19 years Rector of this Parish and Vicar of Northfleet in the County of Kent. Died 31 Decr 1833 Aged 83 Years. Also of Frances, his Widow who died 23rd July 1836 Aged 93 Years. At foot: Erected by their Grandson Lord COLERIDGE.
70a. At Hull, in his 22d year, Capt. Thomas HARMAN, of the West Kent Regiment of Militia, and only son of Thomas H. esq. of Wombwell-hall, Kent.
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Inscriptions on windows in Northfleet Church.70b. [I]. East window of North aisle with three lights. (a) Captain ELLIOTT o.b. 1789 Ae 55. Rachel HARMAN o.b. 1835 AE 72. (b) Thomas Harman o.b. 1837 AE 72. Thomas Harman o.b. 1811 AE 20. (c). Rachel Harman Junr 1837 AE 37. Mary Rachel BRENCHLEY 1855 AE 57.
Newspaper report: At Hull, in his 22nd year, Capt Thomas Harman, of the West Kent Regiment of Militia, and only son of Thomas H. esq. Of Wombwell-hall, Kent.
71. [II]. Four small brasses below 1st window of North aisle. (a) To the Glory of God and in memory of (b) Frederic SOUTHGATE B.A. Vicar of this Parish from 1858-1885. (c) Frederic Southgate. Priest. First Provost of the Guild of S. Botolph. (d) John Fuller RUSSELL B.C.L. Rector of Greenhithe first Vice Provost of the Guild of S. Botolph.
72. [III]. Window in South aisle over Field monument. 1st light: In memory of Sarah CLEVERLY o.b. 9th Oct 1823 Aet 50. 2nd light: A tribute of filial love and gratitude.
73. [IV]. South aisle West window. Light 1. Admiral Sir R.G. KEATS. K.B. Governor of Greenwich Hospital. O.B. 5 April 1834 Aet 77. 2. Rev. Richard KEATS. Vicar of Northfleet. O.B. 30 May 1858 Aet 67. 3. Mary Eliza KEATS. O.B. 20 June 1843 Aet 43. Richard Keats O.B. 27 Dec. 1841 Aet 20.
74. [V]. Window in Chancel. South side. Light 1. Mary Ann POPPLETON. Light 2. Died 18 June 1873. 41 years.
75. [VI]. Window next last. Light 1. Honori Deo et in memoriam Harriett. Light 2. SOUTHGATE qui obiit Jan. IV 1877 Aet 80.
76. [VII]. Window in South Chancel. Light 1. Saint James the Great. Revd. Mason ANDERSON died 1st May 1875. 82 years. Charlotte Anderson died 13 July 1870. 74 years. Light 2. Saint Andrew. Richard POPPLETON died 27 Jan 1865. 73 years. Ann Poppleton died 21 June 1848. 55 years.
77. [VIII]. Window of S.E. Corner of Chancel.Saint Bartholomew. Ex voto Fraternitatis. Light 2. S. PHILIP. S. Botolph June 17 1884.
78. [VIII]. East window.
79. [IX]. Window N.E. corner of North aisle. (a) S. Stephen. Ex voto fraternitatis. (b). S. Paul. S. Botolphi. June 17 1872.
80. [X]. Window North Chancel. (a) S. Jacobus Minor. Honori Deo et in Memoria Francisci SOUTHGATE. S. Simon Zelotes. Qui obiit May 20 A.D. 1870.
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Inscriptions on Tombstones in Northfleet Churchyard.From South porch.
81. [I]. Oblong stone altar tomb: In Memory of Thomas STANNON died March 22nd 1772 Aged 67 years.
82. [II]. Head and footstone: Elizabeth CASSIDY 6 Nov. 1843 Aet. 41. Francis her son 14 Nov. 1842 Aet. 14. James her husband 23 Feb 1872 Aet. 72.
83. [III]. Headstone: George DEATH 15 Feb. 1815 Aet. 53. Sarah his daughter 6 Ap. 1820 Aet. 18. Elizabeth his wife 23 Feb. 1840 Aet 75. John RICHARDSON 13 Nov 1855 Aet 58. Emma Elizabeth g:dau: 19 Ap. 1858 Aet 16.
84. [IV]. Headstone with carving of urn & body stone: Sacred to the Memory of John FIVEASH (of this Parish Miller) who departed this Life January the 15th 1804. Aged 59 years. Also near this place lieth two children of the above who died in their Infancy. Also Ann, wife of the above John Fiveash who departed this life the 8th of October 1828 Aged 71 years. He left behind a tender wife & two children (viz) Sarah and John.
85. [V]. Head and footstone: Ann FIVEASH 20 July 1851 aged 60 & husband John Fiveash 22 Sept 1859 aged 70.
86. [VI]. A body stone without either head or foot.
87. [VII]. James Walker COLLINS 24 May 1861 aet 49. Mary his wife 11 Dec. 1890 aet 76. Thomas 2nd son 30 March 1881 aet 41.
88. [VIII]. Headstone. Cherub’s head and wings: Erected to the Memory of Mr James BURRUS who departed this life the 27th of March 1797. Aged 93 years. Footstone.
89. [X]. Head and footstone. Skull and cross-bones (worn): Here lieth the body of Mrs Martha wife of Mr James BURRUS who departed this Life August 24th 1758 Aged 57 years. Footstone.
90. [X]. Plain low headstone (crumbling away:. Here lyeth the Body of /ames/EVENS …./is Par…./o/de…..d/ Jany ye. Footstone: J.E. 1728.
91. [XI]. Headstone with hour glass: Here lieth the body of William EVENS son of Lawrence Evens of this Parish who Departed this Life ye 5th of September 1720 Aged 28 years. "Here lies my body/turn’d to dust/I hope I shall/Rise with ye Just/Death of me a Debt/did claim/I ………./. Footstone: W.E.
92. [XII]. Double headstone: ……yeth/….y/of/…../……/died Feb 1718 Aged 59. Also Ne…../yeth the/of…../…………/…………/ Had issue…/Survive ………./ "Weep not dear friends nor shed a tear/For as you are so once wee were/But as wee are so must you be/Therefore prepare to follow mee".
93. [XIII]. Headstone (crumbling): Here …/the bod./Richard EVENS of this Parish who departed this life Febr. the 7th 1728 Aged 29 years. "In Youth my days did end/I could no longer stay/My fellows and my friends/prepare to come this way".
94. [XIV]. Headstone. Cherubs heads: In memory of Elizabeth EVENS of this Parish who died 11th Jan. 1764 Aged 57 years. "Christ is my life Death is my gain/My body sleeps in hope to reign/Thrice happy change is it for me/From earth to heaven remov’d to be".
95. [XV]. Cherubs heads and hourglass: Here Lyeth interr’d ye Body of Mr Lawrence EVENS who departed this Life Janry ye 19th 1759 Aged 60 years. He left Issue A wife. Two children Mary & Elizabeth. "Passengers stop and Cast An Eye/As you Are Now. So once was I/But as I am so must you Be/Therefore Prepare to Follow me". Footstone: L.E. 1759.
95a. [XVI]. Headstone: Here lyeth the body of Willm ELLIS of this Parish Yeoman who died June the 3rd 1728 Aged 50 years. Also ye Body of Allice his wife. she died Febr 14th 1727 Aged 47 years. Left issue 2 Daughrs Elizabeth & Mary.
96. [XVII]. Altar tomb. Inscription on top: Here is deposited the Body of Mr Thomas HARMAN of Windfield Bank in this Parish. He died Jany 22nd 1779 Aged 73 years. Here is also deposited the Body of Elizth Wife of Mr Tho. Harman. She died Decr 9th 1761 Aged 56 years. Here is also deposited the Body of Mrs Ann CLAPHAM Daughter of Mr & Mrs HARMAN. She died Jany 22nd 1764 Aged 25 years.
97. [XVIII]. Plain headstone: Here lies deposited the Body of Ms Elizabeth SMALL. She died the 15th of November 1810 Aged 82 years. Also the remains of Mr Isaac IBERSON Who died the 24 of February 1733 Aged 34 years. Footstone: E.S. 1810.
98. [XIX]. Headstone. Cherub with crown flying: Here Lieth the Remains of Mr William DAY who departed this life on the 1st day of February 1767 Aged 31 years.
99. [XX]. Slab with iron railing: Charles Lockyer CURTOYS 3 Aug. 1851 aged 69. Frances his widow 30 Aug. 1867 aged 73. Thomas Tweed Curtoys youngest son drowned in New Zealand Aug 1865 aged 28.
100. [XXI]. Headstone. Cross: James WEEKS 8 Aug. 1900 aged 70.
101. [XXII]. East end of South Aisle. Headstone. A finely carved cherub’s head, etc: Here Lyeth Interr’d the Body of Mr Richard VENNER of this Parish who departed this Life on the 27th day of June 1760 Aged 49 years. Here also Lyeth Interr’d the Body of Mary the wife of Richard Venner of this Parish who departed this Life on the 13th day of September 1774 Aged 55 years. Here also lyeth Interr’d the Son & Daughters of the above named Richard and Mary Venner who died as follows: viz. Elizth VENNER died Decr 19th 1740 aged 5 years. Lydia Venner died Augst 7th 1776 aged 20 years. John Venner died Sepr 19th 1775 aged 34 years. also James son of John Venner who died in his Infancy. Footstone: R.V. 1760. M.V. 1774.
102. [XXIII]. Two skulls finely carved. Headstone: In memory of Mr John VENNER of this Parish who departed this life on the 22nd of April 1747 Aged 81 years. Mrs Elizth Venner the wife of Mr John Venner of this Parish who departed this Life on the 7th day of April 1743 Aged 75 years.
103. [XXIV]. Small headstone (broken): …………….ody/ of Rob…/PRALL Aged 36 years departed ye 7th of October 1687.
104. [XXV]. A footstone: H.T. 1749.
105. [XXVI]. Headstone with three body stones covered with ivy: In memory of Mr Edward SMALLMAN of this Parish who departed this Life the 20th of April 1780. Aged 60 years also Mrs Elizabeth Smallman wife of above. departed this life the 27th of April 1793 Aged 73 years. Also Mrs Elizabeth wife of Mr Henry SWIFT and daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Smallman who departed this Life the 4th of Jan 1794 Aged 37 years.
106. Flat stone: Mary Jane WILLIAMS wife of H.S. Williams & d. of Richard PUSEY of Jamaica d. 1st Jan. 1862 aged 75. Hyde Geatrell Williams d. 10 July 1862 aged 76. Louisa Pusey WYATT dau. d. at Rio 28 Ap. 1864 aged 37.
C-F Note: 1862, July 10. At Huggins College Northfleet Kent. Hyde Greatrell WILLIAMS Esq. late of Kingston Jamaica.
107. [XXVIII]. Two stones, flat. Here lyes buryed the body of Edward MOORE of this Parish Yeoman aged 59 years who departed this life on the 6th? day of April An. 1678. Also the body of R…./WILLIAMS the wife of ……./Williams and Mother of the said R…………/departed this life the ……………./.
108. [XXIV]. Inscriptions illegible.
109. [XXX]. Headstone and footstone: Sarah Jane JEWISS 12 Feb. 1885 aged 58. Phillip Richard Jewiss son 20 Jan. 1889 aged 30. Haffel Wm. Jewiss son drowned 6 Dec. 1898 aged 38. Henry Jewiss husband 31 Dec. 1902 aged 74.
110. [XXXI]. Headstons, partly broken: Erected to the memory of Seph BUTCHER Parish who departed this …e/the 19th of October 1810 Aged 50 years also three of his children Sarah died the 22nd of June 1796 aged 8 months. Harriot died the 8th of January 1802 aged 12 months. Edward died the 14th of January 1802 aged 5 years. "Here all the comforts of the world doth end/With the tendrest and the kindest friend/He was the Man who ne’er opprest the Poor./Nor sent the Stranger hungry from the door/This doth not come from an indifferent friend/But from a wife whose love shall never end". Footstone: J.B. 1810.
111. [XXXII]. Flat slab with cross: Anna Marie Sophie wife of Macleod ROBINSON 17 July 1880 aged 83. Augusta Janet her dau. 1st May 1874 aged 43.
112. [XXXIII]. Headstone: Sacred to the memory of Sarah wife of William HARRIS who departed this life the 19th Day of July Anno Domini 1809 also William Harris 24 Dec. 1836 aged 66 & his widow Harriet 11 Dec. 1864 ag. 79. Footstone: S.H. 1809.
113. [XXXIV]. Altar tomb with railings surrounded by trees. Inscription on top much worn: In Memory of Peter LOCKETT departed this life ………./19th 1800 Aged ../years. Also of Mary Lockett wife of Peter Lockett who departed this Life ../of April 1808 aged ../y…./. Also Peter Lockett ……/Peter/……………./Died Nov Aged 10 years. Likewise Four chil…./Penelope. Sally………./……………../who died in their/……./.
114. [XXXV]. Headstone: In memory of George PRICE of this Parish who died May the ../1765 Aged 58 years also his sister Mary BARRISON who died October the 7th 1778 Aged 78 years.
115. [XXXVI]. Headstone and footstone: Sacred to the memory of Samuel LOCKETT of this Parish who departed this Life the 25th of April 1804 Aged 40 years.
116. [XXXVII]. Headstone with footstone, cherub: In Memory of Mrs Sarah HOLLOWAY wife of Mr Thomas Holloway who departed this life March 26 1796 Aged 68.
117. [XXXVIII]. Head and footstone: As a mark of Esteem this stone was erected by Charles HOLLOWAY in Memory of John LOCKETT of this Parish Fellmonger who departed this Life June 9th 1795 Aged 64 years. "In thy fair book of life divine/My God inscribe my name/There let it fill some humble place/Beneath the slaughtered Lamb".
118. [XXXIX]. Headstone: Rosina dau. of John & Charlotte FRIDAY died 12 March 1885 aged 5½ years.
119. [XL]. Headstone: John Richard CAPON 15 June 18../aged 60.
120. [XLI]. Headstone: Eliza Frances dau of John LOCKETT widow of John DUDGEON, Born at Northfleet d. 24 Aug. 1883 aged 58. Wm LEIGH 2nd son 15 Nov. 1894 aged 44.
121. [XLII]. Mr William RUMBLE of this Parish who departed this Life 22nd Septr 1818.
122. [XLIII]. NUNN Vault. North side: In memory of James NUNN Yeoman Died 2nd May 1692. Also Mary his wife died 4th April 1690. John Nunn, Son of the above Died February 14th 1735 Aged 62. Left a wife and 6 children. South side: In memory of Mrs Susannah BRATY Died 5th December 1760 aged 17 years 11 mo. "Here lyes Inter’d within the Tomb/A Spotless Virgin in her Beauty’s Bloom". Isabella NUNN departed this Life 25th of Septr 1772 Aged 84. Also John, son of John & Isabella Nunn departed this Life 17th of July 1773 Aged 58. Top of Vault: Also James Nunn who died September 15th 1782 Aged 73. Mrs Frances Nunn, Relict of Mr John Nunn died 15th April 1784 Aged 62 years. Also George Nunn died 22nd Jany 1785 Aged 68 years. Likewise Sarah, wife of above James Nunn who died 4th December 1794 (rectius 1793) Aged 52 years. East side: Sacred to the Memory of Mr Thomas NUNN who died the 10th of April 1796 Aged 67 years. West side: Sacred to the memory of James Nunn Esqr late of Mereworth in this County departed this Life January 9th 1816 Aged 56 years. Frances Nunn relict of the above James Nunn died ../October 1818 Aged 49 years.
123. [XLIV]. East of church. Headstone: Sarah, wife of Stephen SUNNUCKS Senr d. 27th Nov. 1884 aged 69. Emma, dau. of above & wife of Charles J. PHILLIPS died 15 March 1892 aged 38. Stephen Sunnucks Senr 7th Nov. 1894 aged 76.
124. [XLV]. Head and footstone: Joseph LEE Enamel painter died 26 Nov. 1859 aged 79. Elizabeth Caroline wife of Edwin Edmunds Lee d. 15 Sept 1870 Aged 50. Edwin Edmunds Lee d. 28 Nov. 1872 aged 53.
125. [XLVI]. Headstone & footstone, mouldering away: Ro…./TAYLOR …../8/1836 Samuel ……./1843 (another name) Footstone: R.T. 1836. C.S.T. 1843. J.T. 1834.
126. [XLVII]. Head and footstone: Lebina LEE d. 21 March 1846 aged 30. Henry John Lee husband of above died 13th Dec. 1864 aged 47.
127. [XLVIII]. Headstone: Joseph JOHNSON 21 Nov. 1815 aged 39,
128. [XLIX]. Head and footstone: Elizabeth Caroline dau. of Joseph & Sarah JOHNSON 15 March 1826 aged 17.
129. [L]. Head and footstone: Robert WARE 19 Mar 1815 aged 60. Sarah wife of Robert Ware 21 Jan. 1837 aged 75. Betsy EVERSFIELD 14 May 1869. Ruth CHAMPION 9 Jan 1871. Ebenezer Champion 28 Jan 1873 aged 72.
130. [LI]. Headstone & footstone: Robert WARE 27 July 1874 aged 90. Sarah his wife 5 Aug 1875 aged 78.
131. [LII]. Head and footstone: To the memory of Mrs Ann WHITEAR wife of Francis Whitear and daughter of Robt & Sarah WARE of this Parish, who departed this Life May 4th 1806 Aged 21 years (4 lines illegible). "This world I leave when young/Death was sharp God’s will be done/I dy’d with faith in Christ to renew my blood/So friends prepare to meet your God".
132. [LIII]. Headstone, Cherub’s head: Robert husband of Sarah CHILD April 30th 1816 aged 46 years.
133. [LIV]. Headstone: James WASHER 21 Feb. 1840 aged 49. Jane his wife 24 Dec. 1855 aged 75. Richard his son 8 July 1855 aged 41. William 3 April 1877 aged 69. Henry 10 April 1877 aged 72. Sarah 23 June 1893 aged 88.
134. [LV]. Headstone: In Memory of Mr Edward Munday JOHNSON of this Parish, who departed this Life March the 3rd 1783 Aged 49 years. Also the Body of Hannah his wife who departed this Life June the 2./1778 Aged 31 years (broken).
135. [LV]. (B). Headstone broken & sunk in ground: Here lies the Body of John BRIGHT who died June 7th 1738 Aged 52 years. Also his son Thomas died March 7th 1739 Aged 10 years. Also Edmund ACCORNLY died Feb. 14 1743 Aged 40 years. John son of John Bright died Oct 7 1749 Aged 24 years …………ds/& child.
136. [LVI]. Headstone: John PERRETT 2 Feb. 1858 aged 20. Eliza Perrett 4 Mar 1867 aged 24. James Matthew HILL 9 Dec. 1875? aged 19. Killed by a fall of chalk at Swanscombe. Elizabeth wife of Wm BLAKE and sister of James Hill 28 Mar 1885 ag…/William Hill 6 Dec 1889 aged 87.
137. [LVII]. Headstone with urn carved on top: In Memory of two daughters of Charles & Mary BADGER of this Parish. Mary died the 27th Dec. 1777 Aged 4 Months & 2 weeks. Polly died the 30th Aug. 1781 Aged 3 Months & 2 weeks. Also Charles Henry who died the 4th March 1783 Aged 11 weeks. Basil Badger died the 31st July 1787 Aged 8 months.
138. [LVIII]. Headstone. Urn and scroll ornament: In Memory of Four Sons of William and Margaret BADGER of this Parish. John died December 11 1784 Aged 7 days. Henry died August 7th 1787 Aged 4 years & 3 Months. Thomas died April 20th 1788 Aged 7 weeks. Thomas died Dec 13th 1789 Aged 3 months. Footstone: J.B. 1784. H.B. 1787. T.B. 1788. T.B. 1789.
139. [LIX]. Headstone (plain): Sacred to the Memory of Mr William BADGER of this Parish who departed this Life 8th June 1821 Aged 71 years. Also of Mrs Margaret Badger wife of the above who departed this Life 29th Decr 1823 Aged 64. Charles BADGER son of the Above departed this Life 2nd Febry 1795 Aged 9 years. William badger departed this Life 31st July 1810 Aged 28 years. Charles Badger died in his Infancy. Mr Henry Badger departed this Life 10th Sept 1835 Aged 41 years. Also Martha his wife departed this Life 29 Octr 1863 Aged 68 years. Footstone: A.M.B. 1849.
140. [LX]. Headstone with body stone. Carved emblems, trumps, bones, etc. Inscription in Oval: Sacred to the Memory of Thomas BADGER of this Parish who departed this Life September the 20th 1790 Aged 33 years. Also Thomas his son died January the 21st 1789 Aged 8 Months & 13 Days. He left behind him an Indulgent Wife and 3 Daughters Lydia, Harriot and Mary.
141. [LXI]. Headstone, finely carved. Urn, hourglass with scroll on which is written Tempus Fugit: To the Memory of Henry BADGER who departed this Life the 20th of June 1779 Aged 27 years. "This stone implores the tribute of a Sigh/But why lament the Soul can never die/For he who animated once this Dust/Within his little Sphere respectable and just/Was in the prime of life snatch’d off this Stage/An accidental Death cut short his Age".
142. [LXII]. Headstone next railings exactly similar to LX: Sacred to the Memory of Charles BADGER of this Parish who departed this Life the 28th of September 1793 Aged 81 years.
143. [LXIII]. Headstone exactly like preceding: Sacred to the Memory of Mary wife of Charles BADGER Senr of this Parish who departed this Life January the 30th 1786 Aged 73 years.
144. [LXIV]. Headstone & curb: Benjamin James ROBINSON accidentally killed 21 July 1879 aet. 27.
145. [LXV]. Headstone & body stone: Sacred to the memory of Mary (?Sarah in register) ALSTON wife of Jacob Alston of this Parish, Bargeman who departed this life Sept the 20th 1804 Aged 44 years. She left issue two daughters viz: Sarah & Rebecca. "Farewell vain world I’ve had enough of thee/And care not what you say of me/For what you see amiss in me pray strive to shun/And look at home enough there’s to be done/So God was pleas’d to end the number of my days/I hope in Heaven to sing my blessed Saviour’s praise".
146. [LXVI]. Headstone & body. Carved cross bones, Urn, Bible and Hour glass: Sacred to the Memory of Mr Charles GREEN (late of this Parish) departed this Life the 27th of April 1799 Aged 35 years. "Winged with hope my Soul triumphant flies/And makes its progress through the starry skies/Delightful passage, sweet celestial Road/That leads me to my Saviour and my God". Also to the Memory of Jane daughter of the above Mr Charles Green who died in Her Infancy.
At back of this stone: Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Jane WOOD who with patience under a devouring Disease on Earth, resigned herself to the Will of her Redeemer in Hope of being numbered among the Blessed in Heaven. She departed this Life 16th November 1821 in the 49th year of her Age. "Our Saviour wept when Friendship claim’d a Tear/But more than Friendship claims that Tribute here/All that endear enliven, sweeten life/Companion, Counsellor, Friend, Parent, Wife/Fair, Rectitude, bright Truth – pure Faith combin’d/Good sense, sound Judgment, and a polished Mind/With all the heaven born Charities that glow/In clay imprison’d Spirits here below/Awake the soft Emotions of the Soul/And call the Floods of Tears till Ocean roll".
147. [LXVII]. Headstone: Charles Harding WOOD died 9 April 1874 aet. 62.
148. [LXVIIIA]. Altar tomb: Here lieth the Body of Richard GIRLINGTON late of this Parish Esquire who was a Commander in ye Royall Navy upwards of Thirty years and departed this Life the 14th of December 1743 Aged 68 years. Here also lieth the Body of John STACE late of Low Layton in the County of Essex Esqr who departed this Life the 12th of August 1768 in the 43rd year of his Age.
149. (LXVIII]. Head and footstone: Sarah wife of Wm Tho. CARRINGTON 2nd dau. of Wm WATSON 16 Feb. 1863 aet. 31.
150. [XLIX]. Headstone: William OXLEY 6 Aug 1817 aet. 46. Catherine his wife 28 Oct 1847 aet. 73. George his son 14 Aug 1852 aet. 63.
151. [LXX]. Headstone: Joseph THOMPSON 15 Aug 1851 aet. 61. Mary his wife 30 Oct 1860 aet. 68.
152. [LXXI]. Headstone & footstone. Cherubs heads in centre with figures of cherubs on each side: In Memory of Mr Edward BEST Senr (37 years Clerk of this Parish) who departed this Life 8th March 1811 Aged 64 years. Also Ann wife of the above who died 5th Novr 1779 aged 34 years. Also Edward BEST (52 Years Sexton of this Parish) who died June 1st 1890 aged 78 years.
153. [LXXII]. Headstone: Mary wife of Edward BEST departed this life 23 May 1818 aet 36.
154. [LXXIII]. Head & footstone: Edward BEST 8 Nov. 1830 aged 63. Sarah his wife 8 Jan 1837 aged 70. Edward his son 2 Nov. 1873 aged 83. Amy his wife 6 May 1880 aged 92.
155. [LXXIV]. Headstone: Margaret Jane GRIFFIN 4 June 1879 aged 28. Mark Griffin husband 19 July 1881 ag. 38.
156. [LXXV]. Head and body stone, a cherub blowing trump: In Memory of George COOMBES late son of John & Ann Coombes of this Parish Yeoman who died Sepr 21st 1793 Aged Six weeks. Also Ann Coombes sister to the above who died April 20th 1800 Aged 11 years and 7 months. "Happy the Babes the Lord has pleased to call/Whom we did know …………"/.
157. [LXXVI]. Head & body stone. Finely carvged cherubs heads, a female figure in centre weeping over urn: In memory of Mr John COOMBES late of this Parish Yeoman who departed this life the 4th day of Novr 1800 Aged 41 years. He left a Wife and three Children viz: Edward, John and Mary Ann. "Beneath this earth his mouldring ruins lay/Whose soul I trust is in eternal day/A tender husband, a father mild/A pious pattern to each Lovi(n)g child/Nature prevail’d, he drop’d a tender tear/At leaving those in life he lov’d so dear/A beam of hope soon calm’d the rising sigh/He wip’d the crystal stream from either eye./With Christian faith then met his awful door/His thoughts extended far beyond the tomb/To that Supreme whose kind and righteous Power/Can heal our grief in that distressing hour/To His decree he low’d his pious head/And with a sigh was number’d with the dead". Also Ann wife of the above who departed this life the 6th day of June 1844 Aged 80 years. Picture
158. [LXXVII]. Headstone. Cherub’s head: In Memory of Mrs Ann BULL wife of Mr Henry Bull of this Parish who died the 12th of December 1757 Aged 61 years. Footstone: A.B. 1757. Moved parallel with Headstone.
159. [LXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Sarah DAVIS of Greenhithe 1 Sept. 1869 aged 62.
160. [LXXIX]. Head and footstone: Jessie Rose WOODHAMS 25 Aug 1886 aged 1 year 4 mos. Emily her sister 18 Sepr 1888 aged 13½ mos. Elizabeth their mother 23 Sepr 1889 aged 45.
161. [LXXX]. Headstone , much sunk: In Memory of Sarah, Wife of Arthur TIMEWELL who departed this Life the 5th of September 1783 Aged 28 years. Also Sarah Daughter of the above Arthur & Sarah Timewell who died in her infancy September the 2nd 1783.
162. [LXXXI]. Headstone: In Memory of Sarah BOWRY Daughter of Beniamin & Sarah BOWRY who departed this Life the 13th of Aug 1779 in the 6th year of her Age. "Short was her days longer is her rest/God took her home He thought it was the best". Also Mary Bowry who died the 19 Sept 1781 Aged 9 months.
163. [LXXXII]. Head and footstone: In Memory of Elizabeth wife of James HARCOURT who died November 20th 1803 Aged 46 years. Also James Harcourt 13 Feb. 1832 aged 75. James son of James Harcourt & Mary his 2nd wife 1 Nov. 1830, 23. William d. 7 Jan 1834, 21. Four children died in Infancy. Mary DEWBERRY their Grandmother 7 Dec 1843, 78. Frances dau. of James Harcourt Jun. 12 May 1842, 14. Mary 2nd wife of James Harcourt 2 Oct. 1855, 66.
164. [LXXXIII]. Head and footstone: John HARPER many years Engineer to Knight, Bevan & Sturge 22 Aug 1880 aged 67. The Stone was erected by Subscription by his fellow workmen as a mark of their esteem. Eliza wife of above 19 Dec. 1871 aged 51.
165. [LXXXIV]. Small black stone cross: Percy John son of William & Ann KNIGHT 12 Nov. 1883 aged 7 years 4 months.
166. [LXXXV]. Small headstone, left hand blank, on right: In Memory of Susannah Wife of Thos CHILD of this Parish she died Septr ye 18th 1757 Aged 36 years.
167. [LXXXVI]. Head and footstone: Henry EVERIST 11 Jan 1815. 3 yrs & 4 mos.
C-F Note: Baptisms: 1809 Aug 10. Ann, dau. Henry & Ann EVEREST. 1811 Oct 9. Henry, son Henry & Ann Everest
168. [LXXXVII]. Headstone: Ann wife of Thomas Robert EVERIST 19 July 1867 aged 36. Thomas Robert Everist 17 July 1868 aged 50. Hester TOMLIN sister of Thomas Robert Everist 10 May 1876 aged 64.
C-F Note: In Old Cemy Victoria, Australia. M.I. Henry EVERIST formerly of Northfleet d. 16 Nov. 1854 aet. 77. his Wife Ann d. 18 Oct. 1847 aet. 74. From N&Q May 1936.
169. [LXXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Edward Abraham BUCKLAND C.E. 27 Ap. 1878 aged 42. Edward Buckland father of above 20 Sept 1878 aged 7?.
170. [LXXXIX]. Head and footstone: The family grave of Mrs WARBOYS. Mr Samuel HALSALL 28 July 1855 aged ??.
171. [XC]. Headstone. Inscription in Oval surmounted by ribbon: Sacred to the Memory of William PEACHEY of this Parish who departed this Life the 16th of September 1793 Aged 55 years. Left Issue 2 Sons & 2 Daughters (viz) Henry William Frances & Ann. Also William, Grandson of the above who died in his Infancy. "Neighbours and friends by death I’m snatch’d away/All you that are alive in health today/May drop into the Grave for aught you know/Before you are prepared and fit to go/A Wife and children dear I’ve left behind/But mercy in the Lord I hope to find". PICTURE
172. [XCI]. Head and footstone: Sarah Ann PEACHEY 20 Feb. 1819 ag. 54. Frances Ann wife of Isaac BROWN neice of above 4 March 1875 aged 60. Also above Isaac S. Brown 14 Feb. 1895, 8?.
173. [XCII]. Head and footstone: Henry William PEACHY of Rosherville 25 Feb. 1870 aged 7?. Charlotte Rogers Peachy his relict 23 March 1877 aged ??.
174. [XCIII]. Headstone similar to XC: Sacred to the Memory of Frances wife of James
MORRIS of this Parish who departed this Life the 27th of February 1800 Aged 31 years. Also Frances & Mary Daughters of the above who died in their Infancy. "I hope with joy in Heaven to meet my King/With Angels and Archangels there to sing/Then Husband. Brothers. Sisters dear Adieu/By God’s command I leave the world and you/No more on Earth I shall your faces see/But hope in Heav’n your Souls may happy be". Picture
175. [XCIV]. Small headstone: In Memory of John DOVE of this Parish who departed this Life the 12th of September 1781 Aged 42 years. Left Issue one Son & one Daughter viz. John & Sarah.
176. [XCV]. Head and footstone: Mary wife of George EDGELER 29 Nov. 1851, 53. Sarah LEE neice of above 9 Dec. 1859, 30. George EDGELER 6 June 1863, 68.
177. [XCVI]. Head and footstone: Selina dau. of William Henry & Harriet COX of College Wharf, Lambeth, 16 May 1855 aged 10 years 10 months. Harriet Cox 18 May 1870 aged 65. William Henry Cox 22nd May 1891, 85. Harriet Sophia 28th June 1840, 8. Emma Matilda 6 Nov. 1836, 18 mos. Hephzebah 19 Mar 1840, 17 months. Sophia Isabella 7 Nov. 1844, 22 mos. William Henry Cox, grandson of above 20 Mar 1860, 1 yr 10 mos.
178. [XCVII]. Headstone: Thomas EVERIST 15 Oct 1883, 77.
179. [XCVIII]. Headstone: James SELBY of Craylands Swanscombe 4 July 1890, 40.
180a. [XCIX]. Head & footstone: Edwin Charles Austin COLYER 24 Jan 1878, 55 years. Mary BATCHELOR relict of above and wife of James Batchelor of Cooling 17 Oct 1884 aged 59.
180b. [C]. Head & footstone: John BRIGGS 14 Jan. 1884 aged 56. Jane his wife 9 Feb. 1895 aged 65. Elizabeth his sister 2 Mar 1888 aged 57.
181. [CI]. Head & footstone, N.E. corner of Chancel: Francis TILDEN 10 Dec. 1862 aged 52. Mary Tilden 14 June 1865 aged 68.
182. [CII]. Headstone well carved, skulls, urns, etc. Inscription in two divisions. On left side: Here lieth the Body of Thomas BETTS Senr late of this Parish who Departed this Life April ye 10th 1760 Aged 86 Years. Also three of his Grandchildren John, Jane & Richard. On right side: Here lieth iner’d ye Body of Frances BETTS wife of Thos Betts of this Parish yeoman who departed this life ye 21st of November 1744 in the 68 year of her Age. Left Issue two Sons John & Thomas. She was a loving wife and tender Mother.
183. [CIII]. Head & footstone: John William JONES 14 Mar 1856 aged 46. Frances E.E. WISSENDEN his dau 27 Sep 1857 aged 28. Frances Elizabeth Jones his wife 4 May 1890 aged 80.
184. [CIV]. Head & footstone: Haffel William COY 26 Ap. 1877 ag. 52. Richard EDMEADES 10 May 1899 ag. 63.
185. [CV]. Head and footstone: :Lucy MULLINDER 30 Aug 1883 aged 21. William Thomas Mullinder her father 9 Aug. 1892 aged 71.
186. [CVI]. Altar tomb: Here lieth Interr’d the Body of Mr John SEARLE who departed this Life the 18th day of August 1737 Aged 37 Years. Also here lieth Interr’d the Body of Susannah Searle daughter of the abovesaid who departed this Life the 17th of September 1732 Aged Three Weeks.
187. [CVII]. Head & footstone: Elizabeth wife of James EDGELER Aug 13 1853, 63. James Edgeler March 12 1873, 81.
188. [CVIII]. Small Head & footstone: Mr Luke HATCH Died 10th December 1808 Aged 64 years.
189. [CIX]. Small Headstone: In Memory of Hannah wife of Isaac SILLITOE who departed this Life September 23rd 1792 Aged 54. Also the above Isaac Sillitoe who departed this Life September 17th 1801 Aged 59 years. According to register Bur. 21 Sep 1800.
190. [CX]. Head sand footstone obscured by laurel: James Bowen EARDLEY 2 Nov. 1888, 53. Mary his Mother 10 June 1877, 84.
191. [CXI]. Head and footstone: George BOWEN 22 May 1841, 72. Ann his wife 27 Dec. 1822, 51. George their son 14 July 1818, 18. Two children died in Infancy. John WARE son in law of George Bowen 21 Nov. 1865, 71. Ellen his wife & dau. of George Bowen 13 Jan 1882, 84.
192. [CXII]. Cross, ornamented: Emma Elizabeth, wife of John George WARE 19 June 1887, 59. Milly her daughter 21 June 1875, 6?. Two children died in infancy. John George Ware 19 Mar 1892, 64.
193. [CXIII]. Altar tomb. Inscription on top: Here lyeth the Body of Mr John BUSHNELL Late of this Parish who departed this Life the 14th of March 1750 Aged 56 years. Also two Sisters & one Brother.
194. [CXIV]. Head & footstone: Thomas AVIS 6 June 1848 aged 49. Sarah Ann his wife 26 Jan 1868 aged 77.
195. [CXV]. Head & footstone: Susannah dau. of Edward & Susannah WALLIS 17 Dec 1834 aged 18. Edmund son of above 16 Oct 1815 aged 2. Sarah dau. of above 3 Feb. 1818 aged 10y-7 mos. Helen dau. of above 14 June 1832 aged 7 yes 9 mos. Edmund son of above 25 Ap. 1843 16 years 4 mos. Mary Ann 7 Aug. 1850 aged 41. On back of same stone: Edmund WALLIS 6 Nov 1854 aged 77. William James Wallis (his son) 16 Mar 1860 aged 38. Sarah his wife 1 Ap. 1865 aged 76. Charlotte his daughter 28 Aug 1878, 60.
196. [CXVI]. Head & footstone: In Memory of Mrs Mary PATTERSON wife of Mr James Patterson who departed this Life March 18th 1792 Aged 32 years. Also the above Mr James Patterson died March the 30th 1799 Aged 45 Years. "Farewell then Partner of my heart/I must bid you adieu/ My gracious God I hope in peace/My soul shall rest with you".
197. [CXVII]. Head & footstone: Elizabeth WALE of this Parish 16 Oct 1842, 75. James WILKINS of Brompton in the Parish of Chatham 17 April 1839, 63. Hannah his wife 14 Aug 1858, 72. Elizabeth dau. of Claudius & Susan CRADOCK 2 July 1834 aged 1 year 6 mo. Claudius Flowers Cradock Born 1798 died 1868. Susan his wife Born 1799 Died 1880.
198. [CXVIII]. Head & footstone: John HOPE 27 March 1895 aged 70. Mercy Hope 30 Aug 1896 aged 67.
199. [CXIX]. Cross: Charles JAMES son of Lieut-Colonel & Ellen James Born in Ireland Aug 31st 1858 Died at Northfleet 15 Dec 1876, 18.
200. [CXX]. Head and footstone: Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Susanna WISEMAN wife of Mr Thomas Wiseman who departed this Life October 7th 1831 Aged 70 years. Also the above Mr Thomas Wiseman who departed this Life October 18th 1831 Aged 70 years. "Long tried by sickness and by pain severe/Till Death did end and stop its sad career/In Christ I trust in hopes to rise/To meet my God above the skies". Mrs Henrietta CHIPPERFIELD Daughter of the above Departed this Life 19 May 1831 Aged 33 years. Also Sir Thomas Wiseman, Bart. Father to the above Thomas Wiseman who departed this Life Janry 30th 1810 Aged 80 years.
201. [CXXI]. Head and footstone: Ann WISEMAN 9 Aug 1859, 79. Alexander Wiseman 18 Aug 1861, 76. Alice STANLEY their Daughter 1 Jan 1891, 78.
202. (CXXII]. Head & footstone: John GAMMAN 12 Aug 1830 aged 50 (?30). Alice his wife 21 Oct 1844 (?1841) aged 67.
203. [CXXIII]. Head & body stone: James HARMAN of Purfleet Essex 29 Aug 1837, 85. Sarah wife of John Harman 31st Jan 1842, 62. John Harman 16 Aug 1856, 81. Long epitaph: (1): "In sickness sore near thirty years/Helpless with pain mid grief and tears/I lay but still had had hopes of rest/And with my Saviour’s love be blest/. He heard my prayers, my trouble o’er/In pain and sorrow now no more/I rest in peace till that great day/When Christ shall blot my sins away/. (2) He rests in peace his days of toil are o’er/His virtues many and his sins were few/In heavenly bliss he’ll to the Saviour soar/And freed from earthly sin his life renew".
204. [CXXIV]. Cross and footstone: William John POYNTER 23 May 1887, 45.
205. [CXXX]. Head and footstone: Lucibella Annie JOHNSON 12 Sept 1868 aged 3 months.
206. [CXXVI]. Head and footstone: Here lieth the Body of Mr Thomas PAIN late Foreman Caulker at Messrs. Pilcher & Son’s Shipyard of this Parish who departed this Life October the 9th 1814 Aged 53 years.
207. [CXXVII]. Head & footstone: Mr Thomas William TYLER died at Milton next Gravesend 16 June 1858, 65. Mary his wife 4 May 1880, 87. Henrietta MARTIN sister d. 30 Mar. 1881, 81. William Martin her husband 20 Mar 1890, 96.
208. [CXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Mr Samuel WORLAND formerly of Bethnal Green Plumber, late of this Parish 29 Aug 1861, 58.
209. [CXXIX]. Low headstone: William HIGGINS died the 19 June 1781 in the 23rd Year of his Age.
210. [CXXX]. Headstone & footstone: Sarah Ann HIGGINS dau. of William Higgins Builder & Undertaker of this Parish 7 Sepr 1827, 16. Thomas Higgins son of William & Mary 9 Oct. 1816, 4 mos. Edmund Higgins 10 Jan 1821 aged 3 years. Thomas died in his infancy.
211. [CXXXI]. Head & footstone, elaborately carved: William HIGGINS Builder & Undertaker 28 Aug 1828, 43. Mary his wife 28 Aug 1852, 78. William his son 7 April 1860, 58. Picture
212. [CXXXII]. Headstone: Sacred to The Memory of Thomas FRY (late of this Parish Millwright) who departed this Life the 2nd of April 1810 Aged 64 years. "With Christian faith he met his awful doom/His thoughts extended far beyond the Tomb/To that Supreme whose kind and righteous power/ Can heal our grief in that distressing hour/To His decree he low’d his pious head/Then with a sigh was numbered with the dead".
213. [CXXXIII]. Head and footstone with flat coffin stone finely carved, skull, cherubs, etc: In Memory of Mr Henry GREEN of this Parish Yeoman who departed this Life the 19th of March 1788 Aged 73 Years. He left one Daughter Anne the wife of Willm GLADDISH.
214. [CXXXIV]. Similar to last, different design of emblems: In Memory of John GREEN son of Henry Green of this Parish who departed this Life 1st March 1786 Aged 43 years. Leaving a disconsolate widow. "Farewell dear Husband partner of my heart/The time is come that you and I must part/ Yet hope to meet in a better world than this/And there to join in one Eternal bliss". Also Hannah wife of Thomas FRY formerly wife of the above John Green who departed this Life November the 12th 1819 Aged 82 Years. "With patience to the last she did submit/And murmur’d not at what the Lord thought fit/She with a Christian courage did resign/Her soul to God at his appointed time".
215. [CXXXV]. Small headstone with skull in centre: In Memory of Jane the wife of Henry GREEN of ys Parish died Oct 23rd 1772 Aged 78 years.
216. [CXXXVI]. Small headstone with Cherub’s head. Footstone sunk: In Memory of John HARNDEN of this Parish who departed this Life April the 20th 1770 Aged 29 years. Left Issue by Ann his wife one Son John.
217. [CXXXVII]. Small headstone, cherub, skull, crossbones, etc: In Memory of Thomas CARR of this Parish who departed this Life the ../ of April 1777 Aged 30 years. (According to the Register – April 22).
218. [CXXXVIII]. Headstone & coffin stone: Sacred to the Memory of Mr John HARNDEN late of this Parish who died Sept 26th 1804 Aged 36 Years also Ann Harnden daughter of the above who died July 2nd 1800 Aged 1 Year & 11 Months. Likewise John Nathaniel Harnden son of the above who died Sept 22nd 1804 Aged 1 Year and 4 Months. He left behind a tender Wife and three Children viz. Martha, Jane and Elizabeth Ann. Also Mrs Anne GLADDISH who departed this Life 23rd April 1814 Aged 76 years. "Delight thou in the Lord and he shall give thee thy heart’s desire. Psalm 37th Verse 4. Likewise Martha HARNDEN Daughter of the above who departed this Life 8th of May 1814 Aged 17 years.
219. [CXXIX]. Headstone: William HONE 20 Dec. 1884, 89. Charlotte his wife 7 June 1890, 65.
220. [CXL]. Head and footstone, close to the North door: Sacred to the Memory of Joseph LARGE who departed this Life the 19th of April 1810 Aged 45 years. Also Lydia wife of the above Joseph Large who departed this Life the 17th of February 1807 Aged 45 years. "Here lies the comfort of my Life/The best of Husbands to a Wife/I hope myself shall happy be/When I come in the Grave with thee/. Peace from Sorrows murmuring Voice/It pleased Heavens High Decree/God took him hence it was his choice/Submissive to his will I’ll be".
221. [CXLI]. Head & footstone: Sacred to the Memory of Mr Robert SNOWDEN of this Parish who departed this Life the 6th of December 1810 Aged 74 years.
222. [CXLII]. Head & footstone: In Memory of Ann wife of Robert SNOWDEN of this Parish who departed this Life August the 29th 1794 Aged 47 years. Left Issue three Sons (viz) Robert, James and William. "In spite of Death the action of the Just/Will smell sweet on Earth and Blossom in the Dust". Also John Snowden Grandson of the above who died December the 14th 1803 Aged 1 year & 1 month.
223. [CXLIII]. Head & footstone: Sarah wife of Robert SNOWDEN 10 June 1836, 50 leaving a husband & three children. Robert Snowden 22 March 1840, 68. George his son 30 Nov. 1847, 20.
North West Angle.
224. [CXLIV]. A flat stone with iron railings: Here lies Eliza Mary de SAINT ANTOINE Countess of Fleury, Baroness of Perignan who died in Paris 20 September 1862. Erected to her Memory by Hippolyte her Husband and Clifford her only Son. "Mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually". And of Hippolite, COUNT de FLEURY born January 18th 1800, died January 24th 1891.
South West Angle.
225. [CXLV]. Headstone: William Henry HONEYCOMBE 16 Feb. 1887, 29. Margarita Honeycombe 27 Aug. 1875, 61. Emma wife of S. Honeycombe 7 Dec. 1890, 62.
226. [CXLVI]. Headstone: Mrs Eleanor BARKER late of Gravesend, Born 24 Feb. 1784 died 12 April 1860. James Shipley Barker son, 1 June 1879, 63. Elizabeth Ann Barker Born 29 Dec 1809, Died 7 Dec. 1793 (sic).
227. [CXLVII]. Obelisk with iron railing round. Coat of Arms. West side: Sacred to the Memory of Edward FIELD Esqr late Royal Artillery and Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk. He died 10 day of May 1863. A tablet erected in the Church records the decease of Mary his beloved wife whose remains are deposited in a Vault within the Church now closed by Act of Parliament. South side: In loving memory of Aesculapius FIELD third and youngest son of Dr. Field, Born on the 18th of June 1812 at Whitehall, Debenham Suffolk, Died on the 16th of July 1891 At his residence Del Rey House Cheltenham. for 21 years a Member of Her Majesty’s Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms and retired Captain. "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God". Matt. Chap.V, verse VIII.
Portion of Churchyard west of path leading to Vicarage.
228. [CXLVIII[. A large floriated altar tomb surrounded by three cornered massive iron railings:
South side: Sacred to the Memory of Elizabeth the devoted and attached wife of Lieut. Colonel GLADDISH of Bycliffes Gravesend. She departed this Life August 4th 1866 Aged 69 in the fiftieth year of her married life respected and regretted by all who knew her. "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God". Hebrews IV. v.9. "The memory of the just is blessed". Proverbs X.7. Arms on East side. North side: Sacred to the Memory of William GLADDISH of Bycliffes Gravesend Esqre Lieutenant Colonel of the First Administrative Brigade Kent Artillery Volunteers, Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for the same County who died the 28th of April 1871 in the 79th Year of his Age. West side: Sacred to the Memory of Thomas Nunn GLADDISH of Pettings, Ash near Wrotham Esqr who departed the 8th day of March 1877 in the 81st year of his Age.
229. [CXLIX]. Head & footstone: Samuel John GARDNER 4 June 1870, 48. Mary Ann Gardner sister 4 Jan 1893, 70. Mary Ann CABLE their devoted servant 17 March 1886 aged 73.
230. [CL]. Headstone with railings: "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away". In Memory of Louisa the beloved wife of Alfred ROSHER who died September 26th 1871 Aged 39. Also Edward BURCH Son of the above who died Nov 17 1871 Aged 9 weeks.
Newspaper reports: ROSHER. Killed in action, at Shaiba, on the 14th April, Henry Louis Rosher, Lieut.-Colonel, 2nd. Batt. Dorset Regiment, eldest son of the late Alfred Rosher, The Grange, Rosherville, near Gravesend.
Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Louis Rosher, 2nd. Battalion Dorset Regiment, fell at Shaiba, on April 14. The eldest son of the late Alfred Rosher, of The Grange, Rosherville, near Gravesend, he was born in May 1866, and gained his first appointment in February 1885. He became captain in 1891, major in 1902, and lieutenant-colonel in 1910. From 1897 to 1902 he served as D.A.A.G. in India.
231. [CLI]. Cross with wreath on marble pedestal, with railings round: Anne Maude Daughter of James BRIGGS Priest M.A. Born May 1st Baptized June 8th A.D. 1860. Died April 12th A.D. 1866.
232. [CLI]. Iron railings with small stone: J.M. 27 May 1861.
233. [CLII]. Head and footstone: Joseph child of Frederick Joseph & Annie EBDON 29 July 1872 aged 14 mos. Annie Jane 4 May 1873 aged 7 weeks.
234. [CLIII]. Headstone in railing: John CRICHTON 19 Jan 1870 aged 64. Jane his wife 1 April 1901 aged 92. John David his son born Feb. 15 1848 d. 29 Nov. 1896, also three children interred in the Burying ground of Rochester Cathedral (viz) Hannah died 5 Feb. 1843 aged 16 mos. Jane died 11 Dec 1844 aged 6 yrs 8 mos. Elizabeth Jane 19 Sept. 1853 17 mos. Mary Garner RICHARDS 3 Nov. 1870 aged 34. Interred in Santon Downham Churchyard.
235. [CLIV]. Cross on large pillar with railings round. East: John VAN, B. 8 Dec. 1806. Obit 29 Feb 1876. Susanna his wife B. 11 March 1806. Obit 9 June 1887. 20 yrs Member of the Guild of S. Botolph. Also Oscar Cascillus 3rd Son. Died in New Zealand Aged 44. South side: Ernest Adolphus 4th son died at Sydney June 1892, 57. North side: Bertha Matilda their daughter died Ap. 1870, 27. also John Augustus, Levinia Leonora, Isabella Florinda interred in Gravesend Cemetery. Also Julia. Montague Frederick & Walter Scott. interred at S. Pauls Deptford.
236. [CLV]. Head and footstone: Mary wife of Henry HARRISON 23 Mar 1865, 76. Henry Harrison 2 July 1875, 76.
237. [CLVI]. Large cross on base with iron railing: East base of cross: Here resteth the Body of The Revd. Robert JOYNES M.A. 46 years Rector of Gravesend Died 13th September 1891 Aged 70 years. "Them that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. I. Thess. 4.c. 14v. Also Anna Maria Joynes the dearly beloved wife of the above. Died January 22nd 1893 Aged 75 years. On cross: "Jesus thou Son of David have mercy on me". S. base of Cross: Here resteth the Body of Herbert Baker younger Son of the Revd. Robert and Anna Maria JOYNES of Gravesend. Born 14th September 1857 Died 29th November 1860.
238. [CLVII]. Head and footstone: George GREENSTREET 24 Dec. 1887, 76. Elizabeth his wife 19 Jan 1874, 66.
239. [CLVIII]. Head and footstone with floreated cross on it: Charles Mayhew SPENCER son of Wm & Hannah Spencer 23rd May 1862, 9 mos.
240. [CLIX]. Cross with "Thy Will be done" on the arms. Railings round: Bessie, wife of Ernest BARNES 23 April 1868, 24.
241. [CLX]. Headstone and curb: Edward Henry BYERS 21st Aug. 1861, 19.
241a. [CLXI]. Stone slab surrounded with railings: Edward GOLDSMITH late H.E.I.C.S. 24 Sep. 1860 aged 79.
242. [CLXII]. Headstone with stone slab and railing: John CAYLEY formerly of Upper St. Islington 23 July 1861, 55. John Henry Cayley his son 20 June 1868, 32. On slab: Eliza widow of John DUNSTON Esqr 18 Feb 1873, 75. Mary wife of above John Cayley 13 Sep. 1885, 73.
243. [CLXIII]. Head and footstone: William John HICKS Esqr late E.I.C.S. 15 Oct 1862, 72. Erected by widow & brother George Hicks C.B. H.M.I.S. Miss Caroline HICKS 6 July 1864, 82. Mrs Catharine Hicks wife of above 10 Dec. 1866, 65.
244. [CLXIV]. Head and footstone: John Arnold MAXWELL 11 June 1870, 67. John Thomas Maxwell his only son, Lloyds Surveyor 7 Jan 1867, 36. Leaving a large family to deplore his loss.
245. [CLXV]. Cross with slab and railings. On sides of slab: Sarah Esdaile LEES 24 March 1866. Anna Maria Lees 26 July 1882. On cross: Louisa Ann Moreton DYER 20 May 1884.
246. [CLXVI]. Large stone vault with iron railings and urn on top (broken): "Omnino ex Voluntate Dei". South side: Mr Henry CLEVERLY late of the Parish of Gravesend Obit October the 17th 1806 Aetat 41 years. North side: Sacred to the Memory of Sarah relict of Mr Henry CLEVERLY late of Gravesend Obiit October 9th 1823 Aetat 50.
247. [CLXVII]. Headstone with cherub’s heads, skulls, etc: In Memory of Ambrose LEE Son of Ambrose & Elizabeth Lee who died 20th August 1819 Aged 6 years. "E’er Sin could blight or Sorrow fade/Death came with friendly care/The opening bud to Heaven convey’d/And bade it blossom there".
248. [CLXVIII]. Head and footstone: Sacred to the Memory of Ambrose LEE who died Sepr 22nd 1824 Aged 32 years. Leaving a wife and five children to Bewail their loss. "Dear Wife & Children be con(tent)/For unto you I was but lent/The debt is paid, my Grave you s(ee)/Prepare yourselves to follow me".
249. [CLXIX]. Head and footstone: Charles William PAYNE 21 May 1880, 74. Martha Page Payne widow 22 Mar. 1885, 75.
250. [CLXX]. Head & footstone: Francis CATTLEY Esqr formerly H.E.I.C.S. 5 Aug. 1851.
251. [CLXXI]. Cross and footstone: Jesu Mercy. Emma C. WYLLY widow of the late Lieutenant Aylmer Wylly of the H.E.I.C.S. Died at the adjoining Manor House 23rd June 1868 aged 47 years.
252. [CLXXII]. Head and footstone: Edward Prentis HENSLOW Esqr born 30 Aug 1772 Died 15 May 1857. Cecelia Maria Henslow his wife B. 1 Sept. 1767 D. 5 Dec. 1859.
253. [CLXXIII]. Cross and curb: Georgie, dau of Jonathan LEAVEN. Captain R.N. b. 4 June 1803 died 8 July 1883.
From here in rows beginning at back by West wall.
254. [CLXXIV]. Headstone: Here Lieth the Remains of Jane and Sarah FRIEND daughrs of John and Elizabeth Friend. Jane died December 18th 1802 Aetat 3 years 4 Months (Buried Dec. 16th – evidently mistake in cutting stone). Sarah died January 2nd 1803 Aetat 1 year 10 Months. Mr John Friend Father 17 Feb. 1843, 83. Elizabeth his Wife 5 Mar. 1852, 82. Jane their daughter 25 Dec. 1854, 49. F.S: J.F. (date sunk), S.F. 1803.
255. [CLXXV]. Wooden cross with china plaque: Mary Jane NEWMAN b. 30 Sept 1806 D. 12 Sept 187?.
256. [CLXXVI]. Headstone, ornamental curb: Edwin C. KNIBBS 27 June 1884, 62, George Knibbs 9 July 1875, 32. Edith Elizabeth eldest dau. of Captain Thomas and Maria CARR & grand-dau. of above 3 May 1894, 15. Interred in Gravesend Cemetery.
257. [CLXXVII]. Marble cross with recumbent one on slab. South side: Jesu Mercy. In loving Memory of John Fuller RUSSELL, B.C.L. FSA Priest, First Rector of Greenhithe, Kent Born 16 August 1813 Entered into rest 6th April (Palm Sunday) 1884. North side: Also of Rosalie RUSSELL the beloved wife of the aforesaid John Fuller Russell Born 1st Dec. 1820 Entered into Rest 4 March 1883. East side: Also of their eldest son John Croshaw Thomas Russell b. 7 August 1846 At rest 19 Nov. 1881.
258. [CLXXVIII]. Head & footstone: Amy Gertrude dau. of Shepherd STEADMAN & Margaret Charlotte CRISPE 11 Nov. 1864 aged 16 mos. Ann Crispe 23 Jan 1873 aged 81.
259. [CLXXIX]. Stone cross with iron railings: Eliza Mary Ann BARLOW 19 Mar. 1865, 22.
260. [CLXXX]. Head and footstone: Frederick Greaves HAYNE, M.R.C.S. 19 Nov. 1881, 49. Eva Louisa youngest child of above & Mary Ann his wife 9 Sep. 1881, 5.
261. [CLXXXI]. Head and footstone: Mrs Sarah WOOD widow of Humphrey Wood Esqr, formerly of Brinton, Surrey, late of Huggen’s College. Born 16 May 1775 Died May 24 1851.
262. [CLXXXII]. Headstone & body stone: George Wells HARRISON late of Milton next Gravesend died at Huggen’s Collegte 2 Jan 1850, 69. Mary Ann his relict 26 Dec. 1858, 70.
263. [CLXXXIII]. Small headstone & footstone (perished). Footstone: W.R. 1850.
264. [CLXXXIV]. Flat slab with ornamental cross: Catherine DENISON May 1848, 75. At end of stone: Ellen Sophia CLARK 22 Ap. 1857, 16.
265. [CLXXXV]. Head and footstone: Edward HULL died at Huggen’s College 22 Jan. 1851, 70. Marianne Frances Hull d. 7 Sept 1860, 79.
266. [CLXXXVI]. Head and footstone: Elizabeth Evelyn widow of William Henry CROOK, L.L.D. d. 5 Jan 1861, 74. Elizabeth widow of Benjamin RIDGE, Surgeon 18 Nov. 1862, 83. Evelyn Mary WILLIAMSON dau. of John & Evelyn Crook died at Concordia, S.America 27 May 1884, 31. Evelyn Siddon Crook 29 Feb. 1888, ag. 6 mos.
C-F Note 1862, Nov. 18. At Northfleet in her 84th year Elizabeth, relict of the late Benjamin Ridge, surgeon of Lambeth (T).
267. [CLXXXVII]. Head and footstone: Henry Winbolt ANDERSON 19 Feb. 1863, 83. Mary Ann (his relict) 16 Oct. 1868, 80.
C-F Note (1863, Feb. 19. At Northfleet, Kent, after a very long illness aged 83 Mr Henry Winbolt Anderson the youngest & last surviving son of the late Mr William Anderson of Gracechurch St. London (T).
Vicarage Wall:
268. [CLXXXVIII]. Small cross, ornamented: Beatrice Rose POPE, b. 15 July 1881 d. 24 April 1883. Grace Hilda (Tottens) Pope, b. 31 Dec. 1885 d. 17 Dec. 1886.
269. [CLXXXIX]. Headstone, flat stone & iron railing: Frederick Wolfe 2nd s. of late Thomas HENNAH, H.E.I.C.S. b. 27 Mar 1828, d. 2nd Sept. 1874. Rev. W.H. Hennah, F.R.A.S. son of above 25 Sept 1881, 31. Frederick Wolfe son of above Wm Hy Hennah died at Montreal 18 Dec 1897, 24.
270. [CXC]. Headstone and iron railings: Maria wife of Edward John STIBBS Pilot of Gravesend died suddenly 29 August 1891 aged 55.
271. [CXCI]. Headstone and curb: William son of Edmund and Emily WALLIS, B. 22 Mar 1883, D. 15 Aug 1885. Sidney their 2nd son, b. 15 Jan 1887, d. 8 Mar 1888.
272. [CXCII]. Head and footstone: Jame Read READER natus 10th November 1793, denatus 1st March 1866.
273. [CXCIII]. Granite slab enclosed with high iron railings: Amelia wife of Mr John PREST of this Parish 15 Nov. 1847 ag. 48. John Prest 4 March 1866, 68.
274. [CXCIV]. Head and footstone: Hester relict of Dr VEITCH, M.D. of Horncastle, Lincolnshire 28 Feb. 1866, 77.
275. [CXCV]. Headstone and curb: William Eldred HARRIS for many years organist of this Church & Recorder of the Guild of St. Botolph Northfleet 3 Nov. 1875, 33.
276. [CXCVI]. Granite headstone: Margaret Elizabeth CHAMPION 9 Mar 1864. Mary Ann Champion 17 Nov. 1876.
277. [CXCVII]. Four ornamental headstones enclosed by stone wall and iron railings: In memory of Francis SOUTHGATE Born March 9th 1792, Died May 29th 1870. Also of Harriet his wife Born September 19th 1796, Died January 4 1877. Also of George PRINCE Son-in-law of the above, Born March 7th 1816, Died Nov 9th 1872. Also Harriett Prince wife of the above, Died 5th Febry 1899 Aged 78 years.
278. [CXCVIII]. Francis Thomas SOUTHGATE, Born July 25th 1818, Died February 23rd 1871.
279. [CXCIX]. Badge of S. Botolph’s Guild at top of tombstone): Frederic SOUTHGATE, Priest, Vicar of Northfleet and first Provost of the Guild of St. Botolph, Born Dec. 7th 1825 Died January 30th 1885. "I have kept the faith".
280. [CC]. James Henry GRAMSHAW, Born December 30th 1819, Died October 10th 1902. Also Ellen Gramshaw, wife of the above, Born January 16, 1821, Died April 21 1912.
281. [CCI]. Ornamental cross and iron railing: Camilla DETTMAR 17 October 1875, 53. Henry Dettmar 23 May 1895, 76.
282. [CCII]. Head and footstone: Samuel BLAXLAND Born at Fordwich in this country 17 Sept 1772 Died at Huggens College 12 Jan. 1857.
283. [CCIII]. Large vault with iron railings. Inscriptions only on 2 Eastern panels: Sacred to the Memory of Rev. Richard KEATS, M.A. Vic. of this Parish who died 30th May 1858 Aged 67 years. Sacred to the Memory of Mary Eliza wife of the Rev. Richard KEATS. Interr’d 20 June 1843 Aged 45 years. Inscription on South panel: Sacred to the Memory of Matilda Eliza Louisa, Widow of Revd. Richard Keats M.A. who died 4th November 1907 Aged 102 years.
Newpaper Article: Death of Mrs Keats.
Rosherville Lady Centenarian.
Mrs Matilda Keats, widow of a former vicar of Northfleet, passed away at her residence, 7 Lansdowne-square, Rosherville, on Monday, in her 103rd year.
Mrs Keats, who celebrated her 102nd birthday on Sunday week, was a remarkable lady. Physically she was, as it were, in perfect health up to the time of her death, and simply faded away in her sleep, and mentally she was equally as sound to the last. Her mental freshness, indeed, was quite exceptional, having regard to her years, for to the last her memory of near events was equally as vivid as those of the long ago. Especially for matters military – induced, no doubt, by her close relationship with distinguished military figures – she had a wonderfully retentive memory, and the manner in which she was accustomed to recite reminiscences made her a most engaging personality.
Born just six days after the battle of Trafalgar, the days of her childhood were critical times in the world’s history, and to her friends there was nothing more interesting than to hear her discant on epoch-making events of the last century. She well remembered as a child her cousin, Capt. KELLY, return to Tilbury after the battle of Waterloo, with his charger. Capt. Kelly, of the 1st Life Guards, served with distinction in that famous conflict, and was promoted to the rank of major for gallant conduct. Mrs Keats was born in Ireland, and was the daughter of Major-General Thomas Kelly, K.C., who for nearly 50 years was commandant at Tilbury Fort and Gravesend. He was a fine type of the old military figure, and his personality is still recalled by many of the older residents of the borough of Gravesend. Mrs Keats was virtually a resident of this locality the whole of her long life. Her husband was the Rev. Richard Keats, vicar of Northfleet, who died in 1858. There was no issue of the marriage. After his demise she took up residence at 7, Lansdowne-square in 1863, and lived a quiet, retired life there for 44 years. The last hat which her husband wore to this day finds a place on the peg in the hall! Her elder brother was General Kelly, C.B. who served in the Scuide war under Sir Chas. NAPIER.
The funeral will take place this (Friday) afternoon at Northfleet Churchyard at two o’clock, the remains being laid to rest near those of her late husband.
Front row by the path leading to Vicarage.284. [CCIV]. Head and footstone: Elizabeth, wife of Capt. George WINCHESTER Born 10 June 1817 Died Jan. 3 1858.
285. [CCV]. Head, foot and body stone: James BROWN of this Parish 13 Feb. 1815, 34. Lydia his wife 20 May 1845, 69. Ann their youngest daughter 24 Feb. 1834, 19. Also 2 Daughters who died in infancy. All the above lie under the adjacent vault except the two children who are buried under the stone.
286. [CCVI]. Large granite block (grey) surrounded by railings with recumbent cross: Susannah wife of George French RICHMOND b. 30 Aug. 1812 d. 23 Feb. 1873. Sarah Mary wife of George French Richmond b. 11 April 1825 d. 23 Sep. 1877. Harriott Ann BROWN eldest sister of Susannah Richmond b. 19 March 1808 d. 20 April 1861. George French Richmond b. 11 July 1808 d. 16 Feb. 1885.
287. [CCVII]. Head and footstone: Susannah wife of William CHAPMAN and sister of Lydia BROWN 27 Oct. 1829, 63. Martha wife of William Thomas Brown b. 21 June 1807 d. 13 Feb. 1866. Lydia Ann Brown 9 April 1844, 48. William Thomas Brown 4 Jan. 1887, 77.
288. [CCVIII]. Head and footstone, with angel: Charles Howard WHITE 24 May 1875, 38.
289. [CCIX]. Head and footstone: William PINK 16 July 1880, 77.
290. [CCX]. Head and footstone: Sarah CUTTS 29 Jan. 1837, 76. Sarah Martha wife of Mr William PINK, dau. of above 30 Nov. 1848, 51. Elizabeth Pink 27 Aug. 1874, 57.
291. [CCXI]. Flat slab stone (much dilapidated): John Andrews CARPENTER 26 Dec 1846, 68. Jane his wife 18 Mar 1847, 69.
292. [CCXII]. Head & footstone: Elizabeth PETTMAN 3rd dau. of William Pettman formerly of Ham next Sandwich D. at No.7 The College, Northfleet 5 Aug. 1876, 75.
293. [CCXIII]. Cross with iron railing: Sarah MASON 27th Oct. 1865.
294. [CCXIV]. Low head & footstone, with Cross springing from head: William HUDDLESTON Born 12 Oct. 1780. Died 2 Nov. 1856.
295. [CCXV]. Low head and footstone: W. LORD 1852.
296. [CCXVI]. Head & footstone: Clement ROGERS 18 June 1841, 30. Also in the adjoining grave lieth William LORD 30 Sept. 1852, 29.
297. [CCCVII]. Head & footstone: Margaret da. of Captain Charles LEIGHTON and Maria KENNETT 22nd Sept. 1837, 5 days.
North of Church and small path.298. [CXVIII]. William FULLER son of William & Charlotte Fuller 19 Aug. 1818, 30. Six lines of epitaph. Kezia dau of the above 8 June 1817, 2 mos.
299. [CCXIX]. Head and footstone: Eliza Ann WHIFFEN 21 Oct. 1860, 21. Eliza wife of David Whiffen 28 Sept 1864, 31. Edith Clara dau. of David and Catherine Whiffen died 21 Dec. 1872 aged 10 weeks and 4 days. David Whiffen 13 July 1873, 75.
300. [CCXX]. Small low cross: Martin RAY formerly of Franks Hall, Horton Kirby died at Northfleet 12 Aug. 1882, 59.
301. [CCXXI]. Inscription in Russian. The following was found loose at the end of the volume.
Translation: "Repose, dear brother until the gladsome morning". Russian Imperial Service Volunteer Timothy IVANOV. This Memorial was erected by his brother Lieutenant Alexander Ivanov in April 1813.
This Memorial was over the grave in Northfleet Churchyard on the N. side of the Church. It was sought for by James BENSON of Gravesend and discovered by him in 1945.The face of the stone was worn and covered in places by lichen. The letters had to be felt for by the fingers, and a light coating of chalk applied in order to show the incised letters. During the ensuing winter, frost split the face of the stone and the inscription perished.
The man commemorated is said to have died as the result of an explosion on a Russian ship being repaired in Pitchers Dockyard, Northfleet. His brother was will be noted caused the stone to be erected nearly 12 years later. The "day" may be an instruction to the sculptor to be filled in when the erection took place with a numerical date. (In the Burial Register the name appears mistakenly as M.F. JOANOFF).
302. [CCXXII]. Head and footstone: Charlotte wife of William MILES 11 June 1869, 27. Mary Ann wife of the above 6 Dec. 1898, 50.
303. [CCXXIIIA]. Head and footstone with railings: Ann Smith WHARTON obiit 21 March 1852, 63. Elizabeth Mary wife of Mr Avery BAKER of Perry St. in this Parish and sister of the above obiit May 28th 1854, 59. also Mr Avery Baker obiit 27 Sept. 1871, 79. Elizabeth S.M.A. Baker widow of above 13 Jan. 1905, 70.
304. [CCXXIIIB]. Cross & curb: Harriet FARR 11 June 1868, 3. Elizabeth Farr 17 July 1870, 70. Elizabeth wife of Frank Farr 11 Dec 1904, 67.
305. [CCXXIV]. Head and footstone: Nathaniel SMITH 3 Mar 1873, 53. Sarah his wife 18 Nov. 1885, 66.
306. [CCXXV]. Head and footstone: Robert NEVINS Esqr 11 Nov. 1854, 63.
307. [CCXXVI]. Flat stone next Vicarage: In Memory of Louisa RICKARDS daughter of John and Mary RICKARDS after a painful and protracted illness of 13 months borne with Christian fortitude while on a visit at the residence of her brother-in-law Chas ROSHER Esqr. She expired 3rd April 1857 Aged 53. "In hope of a glorious resurrection".
308. [CCXXVII]. Large vault with iron railings. West side: Sacred to the Memory of Sarah the wife of Jeremiah ROSHER Esqr of Crete Hall who died May the 20th 1841 Aged 71 years. Sacred to the Memory of Jeremiah Rosher Esqr of Crete Hall who died Dec. 3rd 1848 Aged 83 years. South side: Sacred to the Memory of Sarah the wife of Jeremiah Burch ROSHER Esqr who died July 9th 1841 Aged 32 years. Sacred to the memory of Sarah Rosher spinster the daughter of Jeremiah and Sarah Rosher of Crete Hall who departed this life 7 April 1848 Aged 52 years. East side: Sacred to the Memory of Mary Rachel wife of George Rocher Esqr and eldest dau. of John BRENCHLEY Esqr of Wombwell Hall who died April 6th 1852 aged 28. Also to the Memory of George Rosher Esqr husband of the above and fourth son of Jeremiah & Sarah Rosher of Crete Hall b. 8 Oct. 1803 d. 19 Nov. 1885. Sacred to the Memory of Charles Rosher Esqr second son of Jeremiah and Sarah Rosher of Crete Hall Died 9th January 1861 Aged 66 years. North side: Sacred to the Memory of Sophia ROSHER spinster last surviving daughter of Jeremiah and Sarah Rosher of Crete Hall who departed this life the 3rd day of Decr 1873 Aged 72 years. Sacred to the memory of William Rosher Esqr J.P. for the County of Kent fifth son of Jeremiah and Sarah Rosher of Crete Hall b. 24 Aug. 1805 d. 22nd April 1879. Also to the Memory of Isabella Belinda widow of the above and dau. of the late William STAFF Esqr b. 29 July 1807 d. 12 Nov. 1881.
309. [CCXXVIII]. Flat stone next Vicarage: Ann relict of George GOLDING Esqr of Trewyn House, Herefordshire d. 5 Jan. 1861, 89.
310. [CCXXIX]. Headstone with railings: Mary Ann daughter of William and Eleanor WHITEHEAD of Chelsea, Middlesex, 26 July 1830 aged 23 & 7 mos. Catharine Maude, 7th and youngest daughter of William AND Elizabeth WHITEHEAD of this Parish, 4 Jan. 1852, Aged 5-6 mos.
311. [CCXXX]. Head & footstone: Lydia, dau of Ricahrd and Alicia JONES of Gloucester, 22 Aug. 1830 aged 7.
312. [CCXXXI]. Head & footstone: Susannah Ann, dau of Nathaniel and Sarah SMITH, 17 Mar 1881 aged 27. Sally, eldest sister of above 5 Oct. 1894, 46.
313. [CCXXXII]. Head & footstone: Leila Cordelia SMITH, 27 Dec. 1884, 25. Ann Elizabeth her sister 13 April 1892, 41.
314. [CCXXXIII]. Head and footstone: Robert BOSSLEY 26 Oct. 1881, 66. Eleanor Sarah MOORE 6 Dec. 1886, 32. Barbara Ann Bossley 21 July 1899, 86.
315. [CCXXXIV]. Head and footstone: John HOOKER 25 Jan. 1885, 72. Eliza his wife 8 Dec. 1901, 85. Frederick William their son 31 Mar. 1871, 27.
316. [CCXXXV]. Headstone and railings: Thomas HOOKER 24 Dec. 1817, 80. Sally his wife 19 Feb. 1828, 83. Sophia grand-daughter of above and wife of John James William SIMONS of Garden Cottage, Gravesend 17 Jan. 1859, 49. Eliza Maria wife of William PATIENCE 14 July 1880, 42. William, husband of Eliza Maria Patience 11 Feb. 1895, 60.
317. [CCXXXVI]. Headstone: William TISDELL d. at Gravesend 22 Nov. 1858, 23. "How fair is the rose, whose Beautiful Flower/In the glory of April and May/When the leaves are beginning to fade in an hour/They wither and die in a Day. So fair is the youth in the Beauty of Men/They are fair and look gay like the Rose/But all our fond care to preserve them is vain/Time kills them as fast as it goes. Then I’ll not be proud of my Youth or my Beauty/Since both of them wither and fade/But gain a good name by well doing my duty/It will scent like the Rose when you’re dead". Ann WHIFFEN 21 Dec. 1822 aged 56. Richard Whiffen 21 Dec. 1840 aged 74.
318. [CCXXXVII]. Head and footstone: James PHILLIPS 10 Jan. 1856 aged 62. Harriet his wife 20 Oct. 1861 aged 62.
319. [CCXXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Sarah wife of John STEDMAN 15 Oct. 1867, 60. John Stedman died at Woolwich 18 Mar. 1870, 62.
320. [CCXXXIX]. White cross: Esther Ann BAILEY 13 Dec. 1882, 68. Hester Sarah GOSLING her grand daughter 20 Jan. 1893 aged 16 mos.
321. [CCXL]. Head and body stone: William ARNOLD 1 Sept. 1827, 85. Elizabeth WOODHEAD his relict 28 April 1848, 74.
322. [CCXLI]. Head and footstone: Mary Ann dau. of Richard and Esther MILES 31 May 1858, 16. Esther Miles 9 Mar. 1869, 54. Richard Miles 11 July 1871, 60.
323. [CCXLII]. Head and footstone with carving of an eye or a sun on a ribbon: "Our days are like a shadow tha./declineth". Sacred to the Memory of William WARD of this Parish who departed this Life Dec. the 22nd 1797 Aged 41 years. "Here Heaven nor chide pale sorrow’s sigh,/Behold the anguish bead in pity’s eye./Affection bend and kiss th’ afflicting rod/Bewail Ward’s fate and bless the world’s great God". (These lines much worn).
324. [CCXLIII]. Head and footstone: Sarah wife of Henry Ellis MOSELEY 23 Aug. 1846, 68. Henry Ellis Moseley 13 Mar. 1847, 64.
325. [CCXLIV]. Head & footstone next wall: Elizabeth wife of Thomas SWITSUR 16 Sept 1849, 58. Thomas Switsur 8 July 1860, 69. Elizabeth wife of James ENTICKNAP neice of above 11 Jan. 1890, 66. James Enticknap 19 Nov. 1899, 79.
326. [CCXLV]. Head and footstone: William son of Thomas SWITSUR 20 Feb. 1848, 26.
327. [CCXLVI]. Low headstone: Henry IRVINE 25 Dec. 1848, 81. Elizabeth his wife 5 Dec 1855, 87. Charlotte PAINTER 23 Jan 1856, 80?.
328. [CCXLLVII]. Flat slab: Sarah Susannah SOLEY 18 April 1879 widow of George Soley of London.
329. [CCXLVIII]. Head and footstone: Joseph RUSHTON d. at Southsea 11 Sept 1883, 72. Jane his wife 11 Nov. 1882, 79.
330. [CCXLIXA]. Head and footstone: George John Childrens VENNER B. 21 April 1824 D. 23 Oct. 1881. William Henry Venner his brother B. 19 June 1832, D. 16 Sept. 1883. Interred 20 Sept. in Tower Hamlets Cemetery.
331. [CCXLIXB]. Head and footstone: Benjamin WOOD 4 Sept. 1856, 56. Hannah his wife 29 Nov. 1865, 72.
332. [CCL]. Head and footstone: Sarah LAMB 31 May 1877, 72. Mary Lamb 14 July 1883, 89.
333. [CCLI]. Head & footstone: Six children of Thomas & Elizabeth STEDMAN. John 10 May 1837, 4 mos. Charlotte 21 Dec. 1839, 14 mos. Mary 25 Dec. 1849, 5. Sarah Ann 4 Feb. 1850, 7. Margaret 9 Ap. 1850, 19. William 29 Aug. 1865, 29. Also Thomas Stedman 23 Apr. 1871, 65. Front of stone: In Memory of Mary wife of Mr Thomas Stedman of this Parish who died December 24th 1812 aged 27 years. Also Thomas Stedman 9 Aug. 1849, 71. Margaret their dau. 11 Dec. 1814, 3. Joseph died in Infancy. William their son died off the Coast of Africa 21 Ap. 1851, 41. Charlotte his 2nd wife 1 May 1861, 72.
334. [CCLII]. Head and footstone: Alfred Henry STEDMAN 18 Aug. 1892, 13. William John Stedman 12 Aug. 1893, 25.
335. [CCLIII]. Headstone: Frederick Bagworth PALMER 23 July 1881, 23.
336. [CCLIV]. Head & footstone: Emma, eldest daughter of Hugh & Mary SPRING 21 Jan. 1853, 26. John APPLETON 14 Jan. 1855, 82. Hugh Spring 19 Jan. 1857, 54. Mary his wife died at Richmond 28 July 1869, 71. George their youngest son 13 Feb. 1865, 26.
337. [CCLV]. Head and footstone: John Williams PROWSE died suddenly 22 Aug. 1843, 57. Magnus TAIT of London died here 5 Mar. 1843, 48. John Williams Prowse son of above Died in London of Consumption 3 Jan 1848, 24. 1843, Mar 5. At the Dockyard, Northfleet, Kent. Magnus Tait Esq. aged 49 after a short illness deeply regretted.
338. [CCLVI]. Head and footstone: George MATHEWS (suddenly) 21 Jan. 1875, 76. Mary Ann his wife 29 Jan 1879, 76.
339. [CCLVII]. Low head and footstone: M.H.P. 1835.
340. [CCLVIII]. Low head and footstone: K.R.P. 1828.
341. [CCLIX]. Head & footstone: Children of John Williams and Mary PROWSE, William Tait Prowse 21 Mar. 1828, 6 mos. Alice Rebecca Prowse 7 April 1828, 6 yrs. 10 mos. Katharine Rose Prowse 5 May 1828, 27 yrs. 6 mos. Magnus How Prowse 1 Aug. 1835, 5 yrs.
342. [CCLX]. Small head and footstone: W.T.P. 1828.
343. [CCLXI]. Flat stone: Harriette youngest dau. of William GEDGE Esqr, born in London 19 Mar. 1801, died at Northfleet 23 Aug. 1834.
344. [CCLXII]. Head & footstone: Martha ROLPH 11 Aug. 1857, 69. Esther Rolph her sister 30 Dec. 1857, 64.
345. [CCLXIII]. Flat altar slab: Thomas LAWS died 28 May 1849, 39. bur. S. Margaret’s, Rochester. Robert his son died July 28th 1850, 17. On south side: Amey wife of Thomas Laws 21 Janry 1871, 62.
346. [CCLXIV]. Head and footstone: Flora Ann STRINGER 12 April 1880, 63.
347. [CCLXV]. Flat stone with cross: Maria widow of the late J.A. HARVEY Esqr 4 July 1878, 88.
348. [CCLXVI]. Headstone and railing: William HANCOCK 8 June 1892, 36.
349. [CCLXVII]. Cross: Robert GOSLING 25 Oct 1878, 55. Ann Gosling 10 Ap. 1898, 64. Emma Elizabeth GATFIELD grand-dau. of above 18 Dec. 1894, 7.
350. [CCLXVIII]. Head & footstone: Henry HOLLAND 7 Nov. 1849, 62. Ann his wife 14 Feb. 1870, 79. Ann PARSONS dau. of above 28 Dec. 1899, 77. Also William PARSONS husband of above interred near this spot 11 Dec. 1868, 48.
351. [CCLXIX]. Head and footstone: Samuel JOHNSON 21Sept. 1881, 52. Alice his wife 16 Jan. 1882, 52. Mary Ann FISHER their dau. 21 June 1887, 30.
352. [CCLXX]. Ornamental headstone: Charles BROOKER 9 July 1895, 64. Mary Brooker 10 May 1896, 61.
353. [CCLXXI]. Head and footstone: Jemima Esther wife of Richard HORLOCK Junr 29 Nov. 1836, 40. Richard Horlock 11 March 1866, 80.
354. [CCLXXII]. Vault covered with ivy which is (now 1 April 1915) removed but the inscription has perished top & three sides blank; only these words are visible. South side: Beneath this tomb rests the mortal remains of Susannah …..ON/the wife of ……../.
355. [CCLXXIII]. Headstone: Richard BOXALL 26 Nov. 1853, 71. Sarah Boxall his wife 12 May 1849, 64. Mary Ann wife of Joshua ELLIMAN 2 June 1866, 56. Joshua Elliman 18 Feb. 1867, 53.
356. [CCLXXIV]. Head and footstone: Mr Thomas HORLOCK 24 June 1843, 53.
357. [CCLXXV]. Headstone obscured by lilac: Mr Richard HORLOCK 20 June 1818, 65. Capt Thomas DORMER of the E.I.C.S. 10 Oct 1820, 51. Mrs Susan Horlock wife of above 23 July 1839, 87.
358. [CCLXXVI]. Head and footstone: George RICHARDSON Surgeon 16 Jan. 1828, 50. Caroline Catharine his wife 12 Jan. 1840, 65.
359. [CCLXXVII]. Headstone with 4 footstones and 4 flat body stones: Benjamin eldest son of William & Elizabeth HUBBLE, 7 May 1828, 21. Sarah their daughter 9 June 1832, 22. Elizabeth their daughter 17 June 1840, 19. Townsend their son 2 Dec. 1840, 28. Barbara Kettlewell wife of Henry Hubble 28 Mar. 1848, 38. Mary dau. of Henry and Barbara Kettlewell Hubble Died in her Infancy.
360. [CCLXXVIII]. Headstone with foot and flat body stone: Elizabeth wife of William HUBBLE 7 Dec. 1842, 64. Also William Hubble 5 Nov. 1862, 81. Henry Hubble son of above 9 Dec. 1885, 67. Hannah widow of Henry Hubble 15 June 1889, 63.
361. [CCLXXIX]. Marble block next wall: Henry William HARMAN late of Manchester 28 Sept. 1875, 60.
362. [CCLXXX]. Head and footstone: Mrs Mary FELTON 22nd May 1814, 50. (Long epitaph). Mr Samuel Felton, husband of above 3 Oct. 1843, 86.
363. [CCLXXXI]. Flat stone, much broken: Lieutenant George JACKSON Nov ..? aged 39.
364. [CCLXXXII]. Head and footstone: David FARLIE 23 April 1867, 70. Mary Ann Farlie 6 Oct. 1878, 68.
365. [CCLXXXIII]. Head and footstone: In Memory of Mr Thomas REEVES who departed this life the 15th of May 1800 Aged 73 years. "His sufferings were great But his faith in, and love to Christ were greater".
366. [CCLXXXIV]. Head and footstone: William Henry CHALLONER 13 Aug. 1881, 47. John Watkin Challoner, father of above 22 Sept. 1889, 83. John Edwin Challoner 15 Jan. 1898, 67.
367. [CCLXXXV]. Headstone: Thomas ALLEN 12 Aug. 1893, 58.
368. [CCLXXXVI]. Head and footstone: Sophia wife of Samuel GOULD Esqr, Surgeon of this Parish 3 July 1840, 26. She was a native of the island of Guernsey. Also three children Arthur aged 7 mos. Gerald aged 11 mos and an infant who died 25 June 1840.
369. [CCLXXXVII]. Head and footstone & flat body stone: Jane wife of Jacob REYNOLDS Esqr 6 June 1841, 53.
370. [CCLXXXVIII]. Head and footstone & flat body stone: Mary, daughter of Mr Richard REEVE of Rochester, Surgeon 29 Oct. 1841, 64. Mary Elizabeth HEATH 1 May 1872, 82. Louisa DOLBY 14 Nov. 1872, 65.
371. [CCLXXXIX]. Head and footstone, (next wall): Charles HINKS accidentally killed 8 Oct. 1901, 72. Also Emily, Thirza Emily and Joseph Thomas who died in infancy. Also of my dear Mother Charlotte JENKINS 31 Dec. 1876, 63. James Jenkins her husband 25 June 1878, 68.
372. [CCXC]. Head and footstone: Alfred George TERRY 5 Aug. 1882, 4.
373. [CCXCI]. Head and footstone: Daniel JONES of H.M. Excise 8 July 1845, 83. Martha his wife 27 May 1809, 40. William Stancliff JONES their son 17 Nov. 1842, 46. Elizabeth 2nd wife of Daniel Jones 29 Jan. 1846, 68.
374. [CCXCII]. Head & footstone (next wall): John GODWIN 15 Mar 1876, 67.
375. [CCXCIII]. Head and footstone: Sarah wife of John GODWIN 26 May 1840, 30. Elizabeth 2nd wife 29 March 1863, 50. Also William, son of John and Sarah Godwin 7 April 1864, 26.
376. [CCXCIV]. Head and footstone, Old English lettering: Joseph NEWMAN 2nd son of Henry and Jane Richards Newman of Milton-next-Gravesend 16 May 1860, 14. James Henry Newman 3rd son 24 June 1860, 4. Edward Henry LEAN grandson of the above 1 Jan 1882, 5 mos. On side of stone: Henry Newman, Madras C.S. eldest son, died on board Ship "Siam" 24 Sept. 1876, 36. buried in the Red Sea. Jane NEWMAN eldest dau. 29 Jan. 1878, 36. Henry Newman 20 Nov. 1882, 65. Jane Richards Newman 7 Mar. 1895, 81. Harriet Anne, 2nd dau. 1 Nov. 1903, 56. 1872, Note C-F: Jan. 11. At 33 Harmer St. Gravesend, Lydia, 3rd dau. of Mr Henry Newman aged 22 years. (T). 1895, Mar. 7. At 33 Harmer St. Milton next Gravesend of influenza, Jane Richards, widow of the late Henry Newman in her 82nd year.
377. [CCXCV]. Head & footstone: Eliza wife of Thomas Cooper CLARK 10 Mar. 1863, 61.
378. [CCXCVI]. Head and footstone: In Memory of Capt. Waddell Cunningham DOUGLAS of Belfast, Ireland late of the 36th Regt. of Foot who departed this Life the 14 of Sept. 1801 on board the Agenoria Transport on his return from Flushing. Aged 40 years.
379. [CCXCVII]. Flat altar stone, broken: In Memory of Elizabeth BROOMAN ………/Proud shall be/. She died ../day after the Birth of her 4 child the 8th day of May 1807 in the 27th year of her Age.
380. [CCXCVIII]. Headstone: Sacred to the Memory of Mr Robert GREY (late Chief Officer of the Honble East India Company’s Ship Comet) who departed this Life April the 6th 1805 Aged 34 Years.
381. [CCXCIX]. Head and footstone: Anne wife of Paul DANGERFIELD 19 Aug. 1843, 37. Elizabeth Ann daughter of William and Elizabeth MAY, grand-daughter of above 3 June 1849 aged 2 years. Paul Dangerfield Feb ? 1861, 72. Mary Ann his 2nd wife Jan 29 1864?, 64.
Numbering error, no numbers 382 to 386
387. [CCC]. Head and footstone: Jane HOLFORD died at Huggen’s College 31 Oct 1868, 78. Sarah Holford 13 Oct. 1873, 80. died at Huggen’s College.
388. [CCCI]. Head & footstone: Michael COMPORT Solicitor, Northfleet late of Rochford Essex 13 Dec. 1864, 77. Sarah FRY widow of Thomas Fry Esqr 13 May 1873, 76.
389. [CCCII]. Head and footstone: Charles Henry ATTFIELD 4 April 1894, 40.
390. [CCCIII]. Head and footstone: William MANN 23 Oct. 1836, 23. Mary Ann Mann 26 July 1857, 75. William MANN 6 May 1870, 90. Catharine WATKINS 27 Sept. 1878, 72. Henry Mann 22 Jan. 1879, 71. Mary Ann, wife of Henry Mann 4 Oct. 1902, 87.
391. [CCCIV]. Head & footstone: Henry RICHARDSON 26 March 1879, 39.
392. [CCCV]. Slate headstone: In Memory of John EVANS Late Mate of the Schooner Profit and Loss of Nevin, North Wales who was drownded in the River Thames on the 9th of August 1858 ag. 36 years. "O bridd.O bridd iawn ys tyr hyn/Mae pridd mewn pridd fydd danedd syn/A pridd mewn yn llechn a fydd/Nes dychwel pridd or pridd yn rhydd"/.
393. [CCCVI]. Head and footstone: Peter LE PIPRE Esqr late of the Crown Office Temple and Coroner of the Queen’s Bench 30 June 1869, 68.
394. [CCCVII]. Cross and railings: The family vault of W.T. ETHERINGTON and Joseph BARTHOLOMEW. East side: Mary BROOKS 1 April 1883. William Thomas Etherington 29 May 1887, 56. South side: Joseph Bartholomew 29 May 1901, 62.
395. [CCCVIII]. Headstone: John COTTLE 21 Oct. 1864, 20. Ann his Mother 11 Nov. 1867, 46. John, husband of above 2 April 1884, 60.
396. [CCCIX]. Head and footstone: Florence wife [of] James SMITH 5 Mar 1873, 47.
397. [CCCX]. Head and footstone: Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Sally JEWELL who departed this Life Ap. 21st 1823 Aged 62 years. "Whilst in this world I did remain/My latter end was greif and pain/But when the Lord did think it best/He took me to his blessed rest".
398. [CCCXI]. Headstone & flat slab: Benjamin MOULTON 2 June 1841, 49. Mary his wife 29 Oct. 1862, 73. Mrs Martha REED dau. of above 15 Mar. 1868, 48. Mr George Moulton, son died at Hornchurch 11 May 1879, 65.
399. [CCCXII]. Head and footstone: Elias DYKE 17 Nov. 1876, 44. Ann Elizabeth Dyke 2 Ap. 1892, 56.
400. [CCCXIII]. Head and footstone, all crumbling away: Elizabeth Catherine SHANKS youngest dau. of the late Cap./………………/Many years commander of H.M. Packet./ Henry FREELI……/wich Station also many y…./of the Capital/ Burgesses of the Borough of Harwich/ in the ……/Essex. She died …../1871.
401. [CCCXIV]. Head and footstone: John FLOWERS 2 Feb. 1866, 72.
402. [CCCXV] Stone slab: In memory of John TILDEN of Ifield Court who died Jan 22nd 1872, 76 years. Also Mary wife of the above who died April 6th 1895 Aged 79 years. Janry 1872. On the 22d. inst at Brighton, John Tilden, of Ifield Court, Northfleet, Kent, aged 76. 1895, Apr. 6. At Blackheath, Mary Tilden, widow of the late John Tilden of Ifield Court, Northfleet, Kent.
403. [CCCXVI]. Head & footstone: Henry CROWHURST 11 June 1880, 50. near lie children of above, Robert aged 16 mos. Ellen aged 9 years. Charles Henry Robert, 13 mos.
404. [CCCXVII]. Head and footstone: Jessie Emily GOLDSTON 15 July 1872, 4. Minny Elizabeth 9 April 1873, 9. Amy V.A. 29 April 1876, 4. Herbert 30 April 1881, 1 yr. 9 mos. Mary 6 July 1885, 9 mos. Near this spot lies Charles James.
405. [CCCXVIII]. Head & footstone: Edith dau. of H.W. and E.S. JONES 4 April 1876, 17.
406. [CCCXIX] Headstone: Thomas DOUGHTY of Gravesend eldest son of late Thomas Doughty of Wantage, Berks. 2 May 1866, 43.
407. [CCCXX]. Head & footstone: George BRADBEER 15 April 1864, 28.
408. [CCCXXI]. Head & footstone: Philips MONYPENNY Esqr 8 April 1875, 70.
409. [CCCXXII]. Head & footstone: James DEANE 8 Sept. 1842, 52. also near this place lies twelve of his children. Sarah Solomon Deane his wife 19 Sept 1854, 65. William Deane his son 21 Sept 1877, 63.
410. [CCCXXIII]. Head and footstone: Susannah wife of John FULLMAN 1 Jan 1865, 63. the above John Fullman 3 July 1881, 75. Elizabeth sister of the above 2 May 1877, 75.
411. [CCCXXIV]. Head & footstone: Ebenezer Michael NASH 23 June, 54.
412. [CCCXXV]. Head and footstone: Sophia wife of George GOLDSTON 28 Nov. 1882, 34. George Goldston 18 Dec. 1882, 38.
413. [CCCXXVI]. Ornamental Cross & footstone : Mary wife of Thomas ELLIOTT 25 Feb. 1866, 74. Thomas Elliott 23 June 1868, 75.
414. [CCCXXVII]. Headstone & curb: Robert WILLIAMS 13 Jan. 1900, 65. Timothy Charles, 2nd son 15 June 1904, 38. and he buried in Braamfontein Cemetery, Johannesburg, South Africa. Ann his Mother 9 Jan. 1873, 78.
415. [CCCXXVIII]. A cross with curb and railings. East side: In loving memory of Now W. side: Elizabeth Jane TORRE Entered into rest Feb. 28th 1897 Aged 68 years. South side, now N. side: Mary Ann ELLISTON died Oct. 28th 1897 Aged 79 years. East side: William F.W. Torre, M.A. Priest for 27 years Vicar of this Parish who died August 15th 1912 Aged 83 years.
416. [CCCXXIX]. Headstone with cross and footstone: Charlotte wife of the Revd. Frederick DAVIS of the adjoining Manor House, born 7th September 1818, Deceased 5th October 1858 and buried in the Churchyard of S. Colan in the County of Cornwall. Also Augustus Frederick their second son who was Senior Ensign of H.M.S. 75th Reg. Born 24 Nov. 1844, Deceased 12 January 1870. Also Elfric Brunskill their fourth son, Born 30th August 1850, Deceased 11th May 1851 Buried in the Churchyard of St. Marks, Ocker Hill, Tipton in the County of Stafford. Born 24 May 1813, Died 8th Oct. 1878.
(It would seem that a name has been left out by Colyer-Ferguson between Stafford and Born. Caroline Gurney has searched the Parish Registers for St Botoph's online at CITYARK and found a burial on 12 October 1878 of Harriett Davis from the Manor House, Northfleet. 15th April 2010)
417. [CCCXXX]. Cross. "Mercy": Christopher MARGETTS of Hemmingford Grey, Huntingdon, Born December 1815 Died in the adjoining Manor House August 4th 1873.
418. [CCCXXXI]. Stone slab: Harriet wife of Richard HALL of 101 Belsize Rd, Hampstead & Alchurch Lane, City. Born 30 Mar. 1828 Died at Northfleet 5 Nov. 1867. Eleanor Emily dau. of above, Born 1 June 1848 Died at Northfleet 7 Nov. 1867.
419. [CCCXXXII]. Head and footstone: William WRIGHT of Perry Street, died 27 March 1882, 60. Sarah his wife 4 June 1893, 81. Also Ellen WAITE 6 Aug. 1872, 21.
420. [CCCXXXIII]. Head and footstone: Thomas PHILLIPS 4 April 1873, 72. Mary his wife 26 June 1883, 79. Thomas Henry Phillips 26 April 1890, 57.
421. [CCCXXXIV]. A cross in railings: Dame L.J. THORNBURY departed 24th June 1879. "Auf widersehen Herzleibchen. Lebe wohl!" South side: Lieutenant-Colonel N.H. Thornbury departed 21 June 1881. "Und ging zum Herzliebchen heim. Lo the winter is past".
422. [CCCXXXV]. Head and footstone. Urn and other emblems: George BEST of this Parish, Wheelright 9 Nov. 1860, 73. Martha his wife 16 Jan. 1833, 44. Alfred their son 20 April 1846, 19.
423. [CCCXXXVI]. Head and curb stone: A dear sister Henrietta PRICE Born 17 July 1815, Died 27 August 1893, 78.
424. [CCCXXXVII]. Head and footstone: Henry SUTTON died of consumption 7 Dec. 1878, 44. George son of above drowned off Battersea 30 Nov. 1883, 27.
425. [CCCXXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Richard Osborne GORDON formerly of Bengeo, Herts and late of Huggen’s College Died 4 Feb. 1865, 79. Mary Ann his wife Died 18 Sept. 1884, 93. Susannah Louisa Gordon 10 Aug. 1888, 72. 1865,. Mary Anne GORDON 15 Aug. 1889, 77.
Note C-F: Feb. 4 At Huggins College, Northfleet, Richard Osborne Gordon, formerly of Revell Hall, Herts (Times). 1888, Aug. 11. At Northfleet, S. Louisa, 2nd dau. of the late Richard Osborne Gordon.
426. [CCCXXXIX]. Head and foot: Clara HOOPER née DE ROSSI, relict of R. Saxon Hooper 7 Jan. 1866, 80. Also Charles Saxon Hooper of Pancras Lane, City of London, son of the above 21 Feb. 1880, 71. Anne Elizabeth his widow 20 June 1896, 73.
427. [CCCXL]. Head and footstone: Alfred Martin MAYLARD 20 Dec. 1872, 41.
428. [CCCXLI]. Head and footstone: Ann JOHNSON of Walnut Tree Villa, Perry St. 30 June 1884, 81.
429. [CCCXLII]. Cross and footstone, broken and lying down: Jane EGAN widow of Charles Egan Barrister at Law, Born 9th Jan 1799, Died 11 Aug 1875 in the adjoining Manor House.
Eastern part of Churchyard.430. [CCCXLIII]. Head and body stone: James Jackson DALE 1 Dec. 1857, 48. Elizabeth his wife 24 July 1859. Elizabeth Sarah BARGROVE her dau. 5 Nov. 1859, 28. Ann, wife of John Bargrove 5 Mar. 1861, 22. John Bargrove 5 Nov. *…./31. *Year obscured by body stone.
431. [CCCXLIV]. Head and footstone: Joseph HARRIS, b. 28 Dec. 1781, d. 7 Jan. 1876. Harriet his wife b. 14 Jan. 1808, d. 23 May 1880?. John SUNNUCKS (son-in-law) of this Parish 5 Jan. 1889, 40.
432. [CCCXLV]. Head and body stone. Hour glass and various emblems: Sacred to the Memory of Sarah, wife of Richard PEPPER who departed this Life 26th of November 1803 aged 33 years. Also three children of the above, Richard died 15th of June 1797 Aged 4 months. Joseph died 4th of August 1800 Aged 8 months. William died in the East Indies the 6th of September 1803 aged 10 years. "Here lies a Rose a budding Rose/Blasted before its bloom/Whose innocence did sweets disclose/Beyond that Flowers perfume/To those who for Her loss are griev’d/This consolation’s given/She’s from a world of woe deliv’d/And blooms a rose in Heaven". Also to the above Richard Pepper who died on the Madras Sea August 2nd 1805 Aged 34 years.
433. [CCCXLVI]. Small headstone: Ann, daughter of Heny & Sarah HALBON died ye 12th of May Aged 13 years. "Cruel death, could nothing move/thy pity or thy power/to spare ye object of my love/of all my hopes deflow’r". 1736. F.S. J.M. 1745.
434. [CCCXLVII]. Vault (railings), inscription on top with Coat of Arms: Here lieth the Body of Mary the wife of William LEVETT and daughter of William WHISKIN of this Parish. She departed this life the 18th April 1758 Aged 25 years. Also John and William Ross Levett, sons of the above William and Mary. John died the 25th Jany 1758 Aged 11 Months & 18 days. William Ross died 10th April 1758 Aged 2 yrs 9 mos and 15 Days. William LEVETT died the 15th Octr 1794 Aged 74 years. Also are interred Four infant Sons by Martha STANNON his 2nd wife. South side: Here lyeth ye body of Mr Willm Levett. He departed this life the 5th of March 17.3/. Also Mary his wife departed this Li../the 9th of March 1754 aged 63 years. With three of their children (viz) Mary, Thomas & John. East side: In Memory of William Levett who died Octr 16th 1794 Aged 73 years. Also of Thomas his son who died March 13th 1813. Aged 37 years. North side: In Memory of the Revd. Matthew KAY who died Sept 9th 1820 aged 60 years. Also of Mary, daughter of William LEVETT & Widow of the Revd Matthew Kay, Afterwards the wife of John……/who died June …./aged 65 years And lies buried in Penn……./.
435. [CCCXLVIII]. Head & footstone: Mary RICHARDSON 10 March 1885, 81. John Richardson 9 Dec. 1885, 73. Erected by their daughter Annie HOPKINS.
436. [CCCXLIX]. Head & footstone: Caroline MORRIS 26 May 1868, 46. William Morris her husband 11 Oct 1890, 68.
437. [CCCL]. Head & footstone: Rachel BLACKMAN 16 April 1879, 64.
438. [CCCLI]. Head and footstone: Harriett Ann ATHERFOLD 5 June 1874, 48. Samuel Atherfold 21 April 1887, 68.
439. [CCCLII] Head and footstone: Robert JOBLING 29 July 1875, 56. Elizabeth his dau. 13 Oct. 1849, 9.
440. [CCCLIII]. Head & footstone: George BLACKMAN 18 Nov. 1855, 67. Charlotte his wife 4 Sep. 1854, 68. William his son 27 Aug. 1854, 22. John his his son 16 Feb. 1860, 41.
441. [CCCLIV]. Head & footstone: George Edward SHERWOOD died suddenly 18 March 1863, 30. William Benjamin LINGHAM 7 Ap. 1896, 52.
442. [CCCLV]. Head and footstone: Sarah Thompson GRUNDY 5 June 1858, 75. Henry William, son of above 6 May 1859, 46. Eliza Jane PARKS dau. of above 29 June 1863, 53. Erected by her beloved husband. …………./LTER/. The rest all crumbled away. F.S. S.T.G. 1858. H.W.G. 1859. E.J.P. 1863. W.S. 1883.
443. [CCCLVI]. Headstone with dove perched on it – and iron railings: Mary, dau. of John & Mary BARDOE of Swanscombe 30 Dec. 1869, 12. Arthur son 12 Mar. 1852, 10 mos. John Bardoe 9 Oct. 1891, 63.
444. [CCCLVII]. Head and footstone: Joseph GAY 31 Oct. 1843, 45. Sophia his wife 11 March 1867, 67.
445. [CCCLVIII]. Headstone with railings: Sophia wife of Joseph GAY 31 Oct. 1879, 55. Joseph Gay 14 Jan. 1882, 61.
446. [CCCLIX]. Small head and footstone: In Memory of Leonard BLACKMAN who died the 8th of July 1821 Aged 70 years. Sarah Blackman, wife of the above died 11th Oct 2d (sic) 1891 Aged 36 years. Mary their daughter died in her Infancy. William Blackman died August 24th 1891 Aged 40.
447. [CCCLX]. Head & footstone: Charles Richard PITT 6 Nov. 1856, 72. Ann his wife 11 June 1860, 68. Benjamin their son 1 Sept. 1868, 31. Erected by Elizabeth wife of Benjamin Pitt. Jane ALEXANDER. dau. of Charles Richard & Ann Pitt 9 Mar. 1870, 47.
448. [CCCLXI]. Head and footstone: Constantine PITT husband of Elizabeth Pitt 8 May 1865, 46. Elizabeth JONES wife of John Jones 19 Dec. 1885, 58.
449. [CCCLXII]. Head, foot & body stone: William PITT 21 Sept. 1862, 42. Also Sarah wife of George WOOD 15 Dec. 1875, 53.
450. [CCCLXIII]. Head and footstone: William Henry WEBB 20 Aug. 1877, 75. Thomas James PITTS grandson 21 June 1883, 3. Maria Webb wife 13 Mar. 1894, 75. John son 1 July 1894, 48.
451. [CCCLXIV]. Headstone and railings: Joseph SLATER 17 Jan. 1874, 83. Mary wife 20 Mar. 1880, 79. Caleb son 1 Dec. 1881, 44.
452. [CCCLXV]. Ornamental head and footstone: John Champion BOWLE aged 18 eldest son of John & Ruth Bowle of London drowned at Greenhithe 3 Oct. 1863.
453. [CCCLXVI]. Headstone and slab: Mr Samuel Josiah DAWES many years resident in this Parish 7 May 1873, 81. Mary Ann his wife 7 Mar. 1873, 74.
454. [CCCLXVII]. Stone block in three tiers and railings* (vide DV): Martha Elizabeth wife of Charles ANDREWS of Northfleet 4 Aug. 1874, 39.
455. [CCCLXVIII]. Headstone and curb in red granite: Samuel KNIGHT 14 Nov. 1870, 66. Alfred Thomas son of above 6 July 1872, 28. Sophia wife of Samuel Knight 24 June, 72. George Samuel son of above 19 June 1896, 48.
456. [CCCLXIX]. Head and footstone: Susan DURLING 27 Dec. 1878, 56. Also Four children in an adjoining grave.
457. [CCCLXX]. Head and footstone. Low. North west near new ground. Inscription quite worn off.
458. [CCCLXXI]. Headstone and railings: Eliza WOOD 10 Nov. 1879, 49. William her husband 27 Mar. 1883, 57.
459. [CCCLXXII]. Head and footstone: Edward NETTLEINGHAM 23 Oct. 1874, 42. Benjamin George Nettleingham who lost his life in Clement’s Reach in Collision 26 Jan. 1889, 23.
460. [CCCLXXIII]. Headstone and curb: George HIGGINS 30 Aug. 1874, 75. Harriet wife 16 July 1891, 85. Eliza wife of William MUNNS 6 Dec. 1896, 46.
461. [CCCLXXIV]. Head and footstone: Samuel JENKINS 12 Aug. 1836, 70. Elizabeth his wife 28 Oct. 1855, 84. Mercy daughter 12 Oct. 1857, 56.
462. [CCCLXXV]. Head and footstone: Mary Ann HORLOCK 29 Nov. 1857, 30, leaving issue 3 children viz: Ellen Jane Mary, Alfred Thomas Edward & Alice Louisa. "Whilst in this 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".
463. [CCCLXXVI]. Head and footstone: Alice CHAYNEY 25 Oct. 1857, 17. Thomas Chayney her father 24 Mar. 1862, 72. John his son 18 May 1862, 29. Elizabeth SARGENT 17 May 1874, 39. Frances Chayney mother of above 25 Nov. 1897, 76. On other side of stone: Thomas Robert Sargent 19 July 1901, 72.
464. [CCCLXXVII]. Head and footstone: Sarah BALDOCK 10 Sep. 1848, 33. Elizabeth BARBER widow, her sister 18 Mar. 1866, 73.
465. [CCCLXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Mary wife of James SEYMOUR 20th Dec. 1873, 46.
466. [CCCLXXIX]. Head and footstone: Sarah wife of Leonard BLACKMAN 16 June 1877, 59. Leonard Blackman 10 June 1904, 87.
467. [CCCLXXX]. Head and footstone: Emma dau. of Charles & Mary Ann WARE 2 Jan. 1851, 37. The above Mary Ann Ware 25 June 1860, 78. Charles Ware 13 April 1869, 86. Rosina NEWSOM grand-daughter 3 May 1864, 14. Rosina ATTERSOLL dau. of C. & M.A. Ware 3 Sept. 1882, 62. also Ann Mary Ware sister of above 8 May 1884, 72.
468. [CCCLXXXI]. Head and footstone: Mary Ann MONTGOMERY Died at Gravesend 14 Ap. 1868. Henry Montgomery formerly of Carlow, Ireland 24 Nov. 1890, 81.
469. [CCCLXXXIIA]. Head and footstone: John WATERMAN Miller of this Parish 31 May 1865, 75. Patience his wife 4 Aug. 1869, 80.
470. [CCCLXXXIIB]. Head and footstone: Jemima Lloyd PENISTAN 29 March 1859, 58. Samuel Penistan 13 Aug. 1859, 26. Richard, husband of above 1862, 63.
471. [CCCLXXXIII]. Head & footstone: Elizabeth wife of John JOLLY of Perry Street in the Parish of Northfleet 18 April 1865, 72. John Jolly 22 Mar. 1872, 85.
South Churchyard, next gate in west wall.472. [CCCLXXXIV]. Head and footstone: William GOODWIN 20 Aug. 1834, 63. James Valentine Goodwin 3 Ap. 1895, 59.
473. [CCCLXXXV]. Head and footstone: Theophelia wife of Thomas WALLIS b. 20 Oct. 1795, d. 2 Nov. 1879. Thomas Wallis, b. 15 Jan. 1803, d. 29 July 1886.
474. [CCCLXXXVI]. Small cross and curb: "BIRDIE".
475. [CCCLXXXVII]. Small headstone: Erected by Willm & Isabella CLOUGH to their son John Clough of South Shields who died of Cholera at Northfleet on board the Brig Ruby 9 July 1849, 21.
476. [CCCLXXXVIII]. Head and curb stone: Robert MACILWAIN b. 25 June 1802, d. 5 Jan. 1874. Matilda wife of William Brymer PYATT d. 9 Mar. 1888, 68. William Brymer Pyatt 4 Aug. 1888, 79.
477. [CCCLXXXIX]. Head and footstone: Elizabeth relict of William Wyatt POWELL of Eling, Hants 22 Jan. 1873, 70.
478. [CCCXC]. Head and footstone: James MORTIMER 11 July 1859, 69. Mary Ann his wife 8 Feb. 1876, 76. Eliza DEATH sister of above 7 June 1882, 78.
East of path leading from school to Church.479. [CCCXCI]. Headstone in curb (with No.392): Sacred to the memory of Edward EVEREST who departed this Life the 1st of March 1799 aged 44 years. Also Rebecca, wife of the above Edward Everest who departed this Life the 16th of September 1788 Aged 30 years. "When such are torn from lifes tumultuous day/The worthy feel like relatives distress’d/For mid the conflict of this busy world/Their manners made them lov’d their virtues blest/. Eleanor wife of George BROWN 9 Jan. 1866, 47. George Brown of London 28 March 1870, 49. Deeply lamented by their children.
480. [CCCXCIIA]. Headstone (in with No.392): John BROWN 28 Dec. 1860, 83. Ann his wife 1 May 1870, 90. John Brown son of above, Trinity Pilot of Gravesend 1 Ap. 1887, 77. Ann wife of John Brown b. 3 Feb. 1808, d. 11 Ap. 1893.
481. [CCCXCIIIA]. Head and footstone: Henry HORTON 14 Jan. 1854, 39. Elizabeth his wife 25 Nov. 1882, 64.
482. [CCCXCIVA]. Head, foot and body stone: In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth DAWSON (late of Clapton in the parish of Hackney) who died Octber the 17th 1787 Aged 59 years.
483. [CCCXCIIB]. Head and footstone: In Memory of Mr William ELGAR (Many years an Inhabitant of this Parish but late of St. Margaret’s Rochester) who died the 23rd of April 1816 Aged 83 years. Also Elizabeth wife of above died 30th of August 1769 Aged 25 years. Likewise Sarah second wife of the above died 14th of September 1818 Aged 79 years.
484. [CCCXCIIIB]. Head and two footstones with head, bones and hour glass: Here Lyeth the Body of Edward STAINS who Departed this Life ye First of October 1726 Aged 42 years. Also Lies ye Body of ….abeth his wife who …..ted this Life ye First ……/1726 Aged 37 years. Left Issue 2 Sons and ? Daughters. Footstone: E.S. 1726. E.S. 1726.
485. [CCCXCIVB]. Head and footstone of oldest type with crossbones: Here lye ye Bodies of Richd Tho Mary & Mary Ann sons & Daughs of Richd & Sebella WHISKIN Junr & grand children of Richd & Mary Whiskin both of this Parish. Richd d…/Sept 24th 1731 Ag. 9 Months. Tho di../May ye 8th 1736 Ag. 8 months. Mary died May ye 19th 1736 Aged 2 years. Mary Ann died Augst 23 1737 Aged 4 months. Footstone: R.W. 1731. T.W. 1736. M.W. 1736. M.A.W. 1737.
486. [CCCXCV]. Headstone similar to last but with face much crumbled, with footstone: Here lyeth the Body of Mary WHISKIN wife of Richard Whiskin of this Parish. She died Novr ye 19th 1729 in ye 49th year of her Age.
487. [CCCXCVI]. Headstone (crumbled) with face: Here lyeth the Body of Richard WHISKIN of this Parish Yeo. who died Feby the 25th 1736 Aged 57 years. …………./…………./…………./ Whiskin.
488. [CCCXCVII]. Headstone with cherubs and body stone: In Memory of Mary Dau. of Daniel and Lydia WHISKIN who departed this Life the 11th of April 1799 Aged 25 years.
489. [CCCXCVIII]. Headstone with two body stones. First stone: To the Memory of Daniel WHISKIN of this Parish who departed this life the 13th of July 1807 Aged 69 years. Also William Whiskin, son of the above who departed this life the 21st of June 1839 Aged 68 years. Second stone: To the Memory of Lydia Whiskin wife of aforesaid who departed this life the 16th of April 1807 Aged 59 years. Also Mary Whiskin wife of the aforesaid who departed this life the 15th of October 1851 Aged 68 years.
490. [CCCXCIX]. Headstone, all crumbled. Only "ne 18 12 Aged 37" visible.
491. [CCCC]. Head and footstone: Thomas Edward George GRAY b. 23 Oct. 1871, d. 5 Feb. 1885. Violet Florence, b. 10 Sep. 1880, d. 1 June 1884. Sarah Ann, wife of Thomas George Gray and Mother of above, b. 23 Nov. 1848, d. 19 Mar. 1905.
492. [CCCCI]. Flat slab: Sacred to the Memory of Mary, wife of John KIDGELL of Woodville Terrace, Gravesend, late of London. She died November 3rd 1837 Aged 77 years. and to the above John Kidgell. He died January 19th 1843 Aged 87 years and of Harriot Kidgell their second daughter who died June 7th 1851 and of Mary KIDGELL their eldest daughter who died August 10th 1871 and of Martha Kidgell who died March 14th 1874 Aged 80 years. "Blest are the departed".
493. [CCCCII]. Head & footstone: Sacred to the Memory of Mr William FOWLER who died the 12th of June 1794 Aged 68 years. Also Mrs Frances Fowler wife of the above who died on the 2nd of March 1799 Aged 76 years. "Immortal hope a joy that was sincere/Warmed the dear breasts of them that slumber here/Intent on this they smil’d at Deaths alarms/And long’d to rest within their Saviour’s arms/The Saviour did befriend ……./And snatched ……/from a world of ……"/. As a mark of esteem and Friendship this Stone is Erected by their niece Susannah WISEMAN.
494. [CCCCIII]. Head and footstone: Robert SMITH 21 Jan. 1869, 63. Sophia his wife 12 April 1878, 75. Annie LUKES his gr.dau. 31 March 1881 – mos. Joseph Lukes, father of above 18 July 1881, 48.
495. [CCCCIV]. Large Flat slab: Here Lieth ye Body of Elizabeth TANNER Wife of Edmund Tanner, Senor who Departed this Life ye 13th day of Aprile in ye yeare of our Lord 1692 adged 65 yeares. Here Lieth also ye Body of Sarah Tanner, wife of Edmund Tanner, Junor who Departed this Life ye 1 day of January in ye year of our Lord 1701 adged 46 yeares.
496. [CCCCV]. Head and footstone: George William CAPON 23 Dec. 1874, 1 yr 5 mos.
497. [CCCCVI]. Altar tomb. Inscription on top: In Memory of Jane PRIOR who was Buried April ye 17th 1713 Aged 83. Eliza BIGGS daughter of Jane Prior and wife of James Biggs of Southfleet who died Febry ye 7th 1723 aged 45. Mary Biggs, wife of James Biggs who died Octr ye 2nd 1726 aged 57. Here lies James Biggs of Southfleet, son of Thomas and Martha Biggs, born in the Timbury? Parish in Ely who departed this Life the 17th of December 1736 Aged 57 years. Here also Lies Eliz. Biggs, Widow of the Above James Biggs late of this Parish who departed this Life the 20 of March 1759 Aged 70 years. And his two Nephews James Biggs & Smith Biggs. North side: Here Rest Mrs Martha PARKER neice to Mrs Elizabeth BIGGS died July 22nd 1771 Aged 68 years. South side: Here Rest Mrs Jane Parker, sister to Mrs Martha Parker who died February 6th 1790 Aged 81 years.
498. [CCCCVII]. Small Headstone with skull & bones, well carved: Here Mary BRUFF Lyes with her Infant Both in One Grave their Glass was quickly run. Lament us not Kind Reader but Prepare to follow us with a Religious Care That so your present Life may happy prove and your Eternal ……… (broken away) in Joyes above. She Departed this Life in December 1721 Aged 25 years.
499. [CCCCVIII]. Head and footstone: Elizabeth DALLISSON 27 Jan. 1836, 72.
500. [CCCCIX]. Head and footstone: Beneath are deposited the Mortal Remains of Charlotte DURHAM wife of J.G. Durham, M.A. Curate & Lecturer of this Parish. A faithful Member of the Established Church, her Principles were evangelical & her Practice exemplary. A most tender, vigilant & sedulous Affection towards her Husband; Diligence & Frugality in the Conduct of his domestic Affairs. Sympathy with the Afflicted: Patience in Affliction. Perspicacity of Mind: & a Simplicity of Manners as inexpressibly endearing as truly elegant, characterised Her whose emancipated Spirit fled to her Redeemers Bosom on the 13th day of April 1819. She dyed in Childbirth Aged 32 years Who so findeth a Wife findeth a good thing & obtaineth Favor of the Lord. "Jesu, Thy blood & Righteousness/Her Beauty are Her glorious Dress/Mid flaming worlds in these array’d/With joy shall She lift up her head". An unutterably afflicted husband inscribes on this mouldering stone this Fond and faithful tribute to the memory whose Name, whose Linage, whose Tenderness & Worth have Long Indelibly impressed.
501. [CCCCX]. Vault with iron railing. Inscription at top. In good preservation: Here lieth the remains of Alfred PITCHER who died in his Infancy. Also Mrs Frances YOUNG Grandmother of the above who died May 25th 1791 Aged 65 years. Likewise Mrs Elizabeth JOHNSON of Waltham, Leicestershire who died March 26th 1809 Aged 66 years. South side: In memory of Thomas PITCHER Esqr Late of Northfleet Dockyard who died at Northfleet September 6th 1837 Aged 92 years. North side: Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Elizabeth PITCHER who died May 16th 1811 Aged 61 years. (The wife of Mr Thomas Pitcher, Northfleet, Kent). "Poor Souls how strangely fond of Life are we,/And who that sees this bed would change with me;/Yet Gentle Reader tell me which is best,/A painful journey or this place of rest". In loving memory of Ann KEAYS Born 21st April 1797 Died at Rosherville 19 January 18??/ "Her end was peace". East side: In Memory of William Pitcher, son of Thomas Pitcher Esqr of Northfleet who died on the 22nd October 1860 Aged 78 years. West side: In memory of Sophia, youngest daughter of Thomas PITCHER Esqr of Northfleet who died on the 23rd November 1867 Aged 72 years.
502. [CCCCXI]. Altar tomb, inscription on top: In Memory of Mr William REED late of Gravesend, Brewer who departed this Life the 7th day of July 1787 Aged 69 years. Also Robert his son who departed this Life the 28th day of June 1780 Aged 28 years. Also Jane the wife of William Reed who departed this Life the 22nd Day of June 1794 Aged 67 years.
503. [CCCCXIIA]. Small low headstone, much crumbled with face: Here Lyeth the Body of James BELL son of James & Hannah Bell of this Parish …arted/ June ye 6 1741 in the 2(6)? year of his Age.
504. [CCCCXIIIA]. Similar headstone, also with face: Here Lyeth the Body of James BELL of this Parish, Yeo. He died Sepr ye 26th 1738. Aged 61 years. Left Issue 4 Sons & 4 Daughters. Footstone: J.B. 1738 (now on l. of W. door).
505. [CCCCXIVA]. Headstone, much crumbled: Here lyeth the Body of Hannah BELL wife of James Bell and daughter of John BUNNELL of this Parish. She died June ye ../1737 Age ../.
506. [CCCCXII]. Similar. Head and footstone with remains of head: Here lyeth the B…/of Edw…/.ELL/ son of Jam../……/this Pari../d/ye 12th of ……/..40/in ye 27th ………/His Age.
507. [CCCCXIIIB]. Headstone, finely carved cherub, skull, etc: In Memory of William WISEMAN of Gravesend. Departed this Life the 26th of June 1766 Aged 49 years. Footstone: W.W. 1766 (now on r. of W. door). In Memory of Hannah Wiseman, Daughter of William Wiseman. Departed this Life the 13th of Septr 1765 Aged 18 years.
508. [CCCCXIII]. Head and footstone: William Oliver BETTS (formerly of Rotherhithe) late of Manor House in this Parish 10 Feb. 1848, 58. Caroline Mary BANKS his grand daughter d. 16 Feb. 1849, 4 mos & 13 days. Mrs Caroline Banks his only child d. 24 Mar 1850, 27. "Consumption snatch’d its victim quickly/From this life, causing the loss of an/Anxious wife and affectionate mother". Mr Joseph Banks Junr of Fish Street Hill, London, husband of Mrs Caroline Banks 22 June 1850, 31.
509. [CCCCXIV]. Head and footstone: Olive, wife of William HIGGINS (Millwright) 20 June 1826, 37. William HIGGIN 17 July 1832, 53. John Higgin, father of above 7 April 1837, 93. Emma, dau. of John FRY and Eliza Higgins 21 June 1843, 9 mos. John Fry Higgins 29 Dec. 1875, 63. Eliza, wife of John Fry Higgins, 16 Mar 1876, 61 having survived her husband only ten weeks.
510. [CCCCXV]. Head and footstone: Emma, wife of John Alfred COLEMAN 21 June 1852, 30. John Alfred their son aged 10 mos (no date). Selina Jane Charlotte, wife of John DAVIS of this Parish & of Dulwich, Surrey 26 Dec. 1876, 52. John Davis d. at Bournemouth 19 Feb. 1883, 73.
511. [CCCCXVI]. Headstone: Sacred to the Memory of Mary wife of Anthony HARMAN Esqr of Croydon who dep. this Life the 4th of Dec. 1809 aged 45 years. Also of her sister Elizabeth BECKET of Milton near Gravesend who departed this Life the 1st October 1846 Aged 76 years. Also Thomas Becket of Gravesend nephew of the above who departed this Life the 5th of July 1878 Aged 72 years.
512. [CCCCXVII]. Headstone, beautifully carved cherub: Here Lyeth the Body of Thomas WALKER Late of this Parish who Departed this Life the 3rd of August 1757 Aged 56 years. Also Mary his wife who died May 19th 1771 Aged 61 years.
513. [CCCCXVIII]. Head & footstone: Frederick, son of William & Sarah HARMAN of Gravesend 30 April 1856, 11. Alfred their son 22 April 1857, 2. The above William Harman 30 October 1874, 84.
514. [CCCCXIX]. Headstone with cherubs. Very large bold lettering: In Memory of Mr William PAINE of this Parish who departed this life 1st April 1772 Aged 60 years.
515. [CCCCXX]. Headstone with railing: Captain Frederick THORNBURY late of H.Ms 54th Foot d. at Rosherville 6 August 1872, 81.
516. [CCCCXXI]. Headstone: In Memory of Mr William RYE of the Parish of Gravesend who departed this Life the 12th of May 1791 Aged 50 years. Also three of his children (viz) Catherine, James and Andrew who died in their Infancy. Left Issue by Catherine his wife one Son William. "An honest man lies in this grave/Though that alone will no man save/But yet without it, this I know/There is no happiness below/But all my hopes for Heaven and God/Is through my dear Redeemer’s blood/ Which on Mount Calvary did flow/To save poor sinners here below". Likewise Catherine, wife of the above who departed this Life 26th of March 1814 Aged 71 years.
517. [CCCCXXII]. Headstone: Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Sarah MIDDLETON wife of Mr William Middleton of this Parish who departed this Life the 2nd of February 1808 Aged 62 years. Also the above Mr William Middleton who departed this Life the 12th of June 1820 Aged 71 years. Footstone: S.M. 1820 (now on l. of W. door).
518. [CCCCXXIII]. Head and body stone: Sarah JONES late of Maindece, Monmouthshire 24 Jan. 1847, 66. Georgeana S.H. BROWNING, god-daughter of the above 5 Dec. 1848, 21. William Tysall Jones, 2nd son of Sarah Jones 8 Feb. 1870, 65. Henry Tysall Jones eldest son of Sarah Jones 25 Nov. 1870, 70.
519. [CCCCXXIV]. Headstone: Sacred to the Memory of Mary, daughter of Samuel & Mary AMBROSE of Gravesend who departed this Life the 21st of July 1799 in the 19th year of her age. "To this sad shrine whoe’er thou art draw near/Here lies a friend most wept, daughter most dear/Who ne’er knew joy but friendship might divide/Nor gave her Parents grief – but when she died/Let descent respect to this place be shewn/And with a parents sorrow mix your own".
520. [CCCCXXV]. Carved headstone: This Stone is erected as a tribute of affection to the memory of Mary wife of Samuel AMBROSE of this Parish who departed this Life the 11th of June 1821 Aged 71 years. "To name her virtues ill befits my grief/What was my bliss can now give no relief/ A husband mourns! the rest let friendship tell/Fame spread her worth, & husband knew it well". Also the above Samuel AMBROSE who departed this Life May 2nd 1829 Aged 75 years.
521. [CCCCXXVI]. Head and footstone: Ruth, wife of Robert AMBROSE of Gravesend & dau. of Samuel & Mary Ambrose of this Parish d. 5 July 1833, 52, left 6 son & 1 dau. Robert Ambrose 9 June 1842, 64.
522. [CCCCXXVII]. Headstone: Sarah wife of Richard FARRIS of this Parish 21 Oct. 1830, 38. Richard Farris 15 Jan. 1845, 56. Likewise 3 children who died in their Infancy.
523. [CCCCXXVIII]. Low headstone & footstone. Cherubs heads, well carved: In Memory of Mr Joh MASTERMAN who died Nov. 24 1745 Aged 50 years. Also Five of his Children. Also Mrs Elizabeth Masterman who died the 4th of October 1766 Aged 74 years.
524. [CCCCXXIX]. Head and footstone, various symbols: In Memory of John TITCOMB who departed this Life the 4th of October 1781 Aged 43 years. Also Elizabeth daughter of John and Elizabeth Titcomb who died Sept ye 23d 1778 Aged 11 weeks. Footstone: J.T. 1781. E.S. 1778.
525. [CCCCXXX]. Head and footstone, carved, various emblems: In Memory of Luke BEET who departed this Life July the 2nd 1792 Aged 34 years. Also Lucy his dau. died in her Infancy. Left issue 2 sons (viz) Luke Job, and Thomas Vervine.
526. [CCCCXXXI]. Small headstone: Here Lies the body of Harry BEET who departed this Life Jany 4th 1783 Aged 26 years. Also Harry Beet his son aged 9 weeks.
527. [CCCCXXXII]. Head & footstone: George Augustus BAYLEY 30 Ap. 1849, 55. "The Spirit soars from Earth its fetters riven/Affection weeps where Faith rejoiced should be/The Grave is but the entrance into Heaven/The narrow portal of Eternity".
528. [CCCCXXXIII]. Headstone: Maria Sarah SEALE 3 Nov. 1836, 4 yrs 7 mos. Archibald Montgomery her brother d. 13 of same month 8 yrs & 19 days. Children of Archibald and Maria Seale of the Isle of St Helena. Their bereaved parents find consolation alone in the words of their Blessed Saviour. "Suffer little children to come unto me/For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven". 18th Chap. St. Luke 16th verse.
529. [CCCCXXXIV]. Head and footstone: Sarah JOPLIN of Newcastle upon Tyne d. at Gravesend 13 Sept. 1838, 45.
530. [CCCCXXXV]. Headstone & footstones: To the Memory of Fergus MACKAY of this Parish who departed this Life Nov 3rd 1806 Aged 33 years. Also Fergus, son of Fergus & Sarah Mackay who died the 3rd of September 1803 aged 2 years & 6 months. "By cruel and disastrous fate/I in a dock was Drown’d/Which caus’d my Soul to take its flight/Where endless joys abound/My wife and children left behind/Distress’d beyond degree/Their only Prayer is to the Lord/They soon may follow me/Then cease your Grief remember Death/Though sudden be the Blow/ Do thou but act an honourable part/And be prepared to go". A tender Father, affectionate Husband, a Faithful Friend. Mrs Elizabeth PAGE May 11th 1839. Inscription on reverse side of stone: Sacred to The Memory of Sarah MACKAY wife of Fergus Mackay who departed this Life August the 21 1808 Aged 36 years. "Our life hangs by a single thread/Which soon is cut and we are dead/Swift was her flight and short the road/She closed her eyes and saw her God". Also near this spot lies the body of Mrs Isabell Mackay, Mother of the above named Mr Fergus Mackay and late of New Cross in the Parish of St. Paul, Deptford, who departed this life Oct. the 11th 1814 Aged 79 years. George MACKAY son of the above who departed this Life 25th May 1824 Aged 40 years. Ann WARRINGTON sister of above George Mackay departed this life 28th August 1825 Aged 55 years. Christopher Benjamin Mackay died May 8th 184./aged 61 years.
531. [CCCCXXXVI]. Head and footstone: Bridget Tucker ROGERS d. at Huggen’s College 21st April 1853, 75.
532. [CCCCXXXVII]. Head and footstone: Mrs Susan HARBEN d. at Huggen’s College 23rd Feb. 1848, 61.
533. [CCCCXXXVIII]. Head, foot and body stone. Footstone broken: Elizabeth wife of Mr John OSBORNE late of Leigh, Essex 10 April 1849, 70. John Osborne 3 June 1860, 86.
534. [CCCCXXXIX]. Headstone and railings: Hartwell WEST son of the late William James West Esqr of Rochester, B. at Malta 18 April 1806, d. 30 May 1859. Mary Ann his wife, b. 17 Sept 1805, d. 8 Dec. 1872.
C-F Note: 1859, May 30. At Amelia Terrace, Northfleet, Hartwell West, son of the late William James West Esq. formerly of Bath House, Rochester.
1872, Dec. 8. At Northfleet, Kent, Mary Ann, relict of the late Hartwell West, eldest dau. of the late Samuel CADDEL of Rochester, Kent, to the inexpressible grief of her relations and friends.
535. [CCCCXL]. Headstone and cherub and skull: Here Lieth the body of William MORFORD who departed this Life January 28th 1744 Aged 71 years. Here Lieth the body of Jane Morford wife of Willm Morford of Gravesend who died May ye 26 1744 Aged 71 years.
536. [CCCCXLI]. Head, foot and body stone: James STOCK 7 Jan. 1862, 73.
537. [CCCXLII]. Head and footstone: Our dear son William James SHIPPER, b. 2 Aug. 1880, d. 21 Oct. 1884. "We loved him, yes, no tongue can tell/How well we loved him and how well/Christ loved him too, and thought it best/To take him home with him to rest".
538. [CCCCXLIII]. Head and footstone: Richard Jonathan BRIDLINGTON of Handsworth, Yorkshire 9 May 1850, 30.
539. [CCCCXLIV]. Head and footstone: Mary Blackmore BAYLEY 24 Jan. 1892, 79. William Edward Blackmore 21 Oct. 1848, 38.
540. [CCCCXLV]. Head and footstone: Mr William SUPPERS 1 Aug. 1830, 78. Mrs Mary Suppers wife of above 24 May 1834, 70. Mary Suppers 19 March 1800, 11.
541. [CCCCXLVI]. Head and footstone: Hannah Amelia CLIFTON 19 Dec. 1869, 18 mos.
542. [CCCCXLVII]. Cross and curb: Emily Mary PRIESTMAN, b. 28 Nov. 1852, d. 25 Dec. 1872. Mary, widow of the late John DINSDALE, H.E.I.C.S. 24 Aug. 1883, 81.
543. [CCCCXLVIII]. Cross and three inscriptions on base. North side: Arthur Eric NEWMAN, b. 2 Jan 1864, d. 27 Aug. 1882. West side: E. Jenifer, wife of John M. Newman of Gravesend 12 May 1891. East side: John Manby Newman, J.P. 18 May 1907, 67.
544. [CCCCXLIX]. Headstone and curb: Elizabeth wife of Robert SCOTT 10 May 1868, 31. Richard POVEY father of above 4 Feb 1885, 82. Harriet wife of above 23 Ap. 1886, 81. Richard son of above 23 June 1885, 50. David Benjamin, son of Robert & Harriet SCOTT 23 Sep. 1886 aged 13. James John Scott 26 Jan. 1902, 37.
545. [CCCCL]. Stone cross & footstone (crumbling): Mary Anne wife of W.E. Hatch obit 2 Ap. 1879 aetat 37. Also W.E. Hatch d. 11 Feb. 1881, 63.
546. [CCCCLI]. Head and footstone: Mary Eliza WILLIAMS d. on the anniversary of her 82d year 4 Dec. 1880.
547. [CCCCLII]. Head and footstone: Anne Maria CLARK 15 Feb. 1859, 61. Susannah Henrietta her dau. wife of Jesse HITCHENS 24 Jan. 1876, 51. Harry Hitchens their son who was accidentally drowned in the River Thames 19 June 1881, 23.
548. [CCCCLIII]. Head and footstone: John MULLAY 29 Oct. 1868, 78. Ann his wife 31 July 1873, 83.
549. [CCCCLIV]. Cross and iron curb: Charles SCOTT of Northfleet 10 July 1884, 70. Mary his wife 30 Dec. 1904, 89. Emily wife of John FINNES & dau. of Charles Scott 4 April 1872, 28. Mary Ann BIRKETT eldest dau. of Charles Scott 3 July 1892, 51.
550. [CCCCLV]. Small cross and footstone: Frederick John son of John and Harrriet TALLANT 16 April 1878, 18 mos.
551. [CCCCLVI]. Head, foot and body stone: Emily dau. of Alexander ANDERSON of Udol, Ross-shire, wife of John JOHNSON, M.D. d. at Gravesend 13 Dec. 1837, 36. Penuel Emily her infant daughter 18 April 1838.
552. [CCCCLVII]. Headstone, curb and flat body stone: Mr John EDMEADES of this Parish 17 Sep. 1841, 71. Hannah his wife 12 July 1847, 77. Hannah Ann ASPIN dau. of above, widow of John TOLHURST 13 July 1881, 79.
553. [CCCCLVIII]. Head and footstone & flat body stone: Mr James WESTON 24 Aug. 1837, 26. Henry Edmeades Weston son of above and Sarah Ann 22 Nov. 1847, 13. Sarah Edmeades Weston dau. of above 30 Nov. 1849, 13.
554. [CCCCLIX]. Here lie the remains of Mrs Mary PARKER who died on the 26th July 1861 in the 70th year of her age. And also of Mr James Parker her husband who died on the 8th of April 1865 in the 89th year of his age. He had been During the greater part of his life The constant and confidential friends of Mr HUGGENS at whose request he was interred here in the vault constructed for his own burial place. In the vault beneath are deposited The mortal remains of John HUGGENS Esqr late of Sittingbourne who died on the 11th of August 1865 in the 90th year of his age. In the year 1844 He founded and munificently endowed The College in this Parish Which bears his name.
C-F Note: From The Gravesend Reporter, Oct. 1911. John Huggens. Founder of Huggen’s College. The anniversary of the death of Mr John Huggens has just passed. It is just forty-six years since that his remains were laid to rest at Northfleet. Although he resided many years, if not the whole, of his life at Sittingbourne, comparatively few of the present day inhabitants of that town have any recollection of the little old gentleman who founded one of the greatest benefactions to be met with in Kent. There are, of course, some who can recall his face and form – some who can remember him, wearing a little black skull cap, as he used to sit, Sunday after Sunday, in his pew in the old church, during the vicariate of the Rev. Humphrey Thomas WALFORD. But amongst the younger generations his name is not even known. It is at Northfleet that his memory is perpetuated. There he built a magnificent College, which consists of residences for ladies and gentlemen of reduced circumstances, and a chapel with a beautiful and lofty spire. It has always been understood that he intended to make Sittingbourne the venue of his benefaction, but changed his mind on being thwarted in obtaining the land he desired for a site.
At the present time there are forty residents in Huggens’s College, each of whom receives £4 every month, and there are in addition forty out-pensioners who received £52 a year, paid quarterly. Northfleet consequently almost rivals Winchester in being endowed with such a rich benefaction.
The College was opened on April 29th, 1847 (the 71st anniversary of Mr Huggens’s birthday), when the founder made the following speech to the first eight residents: "It is with no little emotion of pleasure, gratitude, and thankfulness, that I rise to address you this day. This day will be marked down in the journal of my life as a happy day, with letters so deeply embedded, that time itself cannot rub them out. This day has opened the doors of my little charity to you, and in opening the doors, I trust it has opened the door of peace, quietude, and happiness to you in the evening of your life. This day a captain in the Navy would enter in his log book of the voyage ‘This day we have crossed the line’.
"May you, my dear friends, be enabled to write down in the log book of your voyage through this life ‘This day we have crossed the line’. And having crossed the line, have run our little barque away, far-away from the troubled ocean of this life, leaving far, far behind us all the tempests and angry billows of this world, and having run our little barque into the smooth and tranquil waters of the summer evening of our life, may we sail on happily to the end of the voyage here below; and at the last day of that voyage, may the Great Captain of us all – may that Great Captain who governs the destinies of us all – may He take the helm of your barque and steer it from this little haven I have made for you here into the Heaven of Heavens, and there moor it for ever. That this may be your destiny is the sincere wish, and is and ever will be the fervent prayer of your friend and benefactor, John Huggens".
I may add that the Rev. Canon M.M. FFINCH, the devoted Chaplain of the College – why, by the way, has been there nearly forty-two years – makes it a practice (and an excellent practice it is - of giving a copy of Mr Huggens’s address to each new resident. Thus they have the founder’s own welcome and are able to realise what his wishes towards them were. Scores and scores of men and women have had reason to bless the name of John Huggens.
Now that I am in a reminiscent mood, it may interest some of my younger readers to learn something about the obsequies of the late Mr Huggens. Such a display of the ‘trappings and suits of woe" is seldom seen now-a-days. The hearse and horses were decorated with plumes, and there were muses and feathermen and twenty pages. All the mourners, the clergy, the churchwardens and the organist were provided with cloaks, silk hatbands, and gloves. Conducting poles, feathers, wands, and staves were carried in the procession. The ladies and gentlemen resident in the College were also, I believe, furnished with rich silk bands and scarves. The cortege proceeded by road from Sittingbourne to Northfleet, and church bells were tolled at Sittingbourne, Newington, Rainham, Chatham, Rochester (Cathedral) and Strood, as it passed through each parish. The funeral was quite a pageant, and is said (I believe with truth) to have cost over £400. The director was the late Mr James HULBURD, of the firm of Tonge and Hulburd of Sittingbourne, the predecessors of the present firm of Hulburd and Son. There is a large monument to Mr Huggens’s memory at Northfleet. The tomb erected by Mr Huggens in his lifetime tell into decay, and was taken down in 1870. – "Chatham and Rochester Standard".
555. [CCCCLX]. Head and footstone: CI GIT Emma Elizabeth MILLEN 1884.
556. [CCCCLXI]. Head and footstone: T.C. BARHAM son of Robt & Elizabeth Barham 17 April 1815. 12 yr 7 mos. "Then Father, Mother, Sister dear adieu/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 may happy be". Also the above Robert BARHAM 16 Oct. 1827, 49. Elizabeth his wife 4 Feb 1849, 69.
557. [CCCCLXII]. Head and footstone. The foot much older. Inscription crumbled: T.C.B. 1815. T. BEST 1865. Ed Best 1894.
558. [CCCCLXIII]. Head and body stone & iron railings: Robert son of Robert & Mary MOORE 30 June 1851, 14. Also four children who died in infancy. The above Mary Moore 13 Oct. 1866, 59. Robert Moore 28 Sept 1876, 69. On slab: Hannah second wife of Robert Moore 16 July 1873.
559. [CCCCLXIV]. Headstone: In memory of Samuel DRINKWATER died 14 April 1810 Aged 20 years. "How lov’d how Valued once avails thee not/To whom related or by whom Begot/And I’m now an Earthly guest Become/In hope of Honors to my humble Doom".
560. [CCCCLXIV]. Headstone: In Memory of Richard SMITH Died 27 January 1811 Aged 56 years. Susanna wife of the above Died 9th April 1836 Aged 78 years.
561. [CCCCLXVI]. Head and footstone: Harry son of George & Mary Ann BARDOE of Northfleet 6 June 1881 2 yrs 5 mos. John EARLEY grandson of above 1 Sept. 1879, 57. Ann Earley wife of the above 1 Ap. 1872, 47. John Earley Bardoe 21 Feb. 1884, 3.
562. [CCCCLXVII]. Head and footstone: Elizabeth CROSS eld. dau. of the late William Cross Esqr of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 20 Aug. 1874, 68.
563. [CCCCLXVIII]. Head and footstone: John WATERS 28 Mar 1874, 84. Charlotte his wife 15 Feb. 1847, 55. Erected by their daughter Charlotte (rest worn away).
564. [CCCCLXIX]. Head & footstone: Robert BASSETT 10 March 1885, 76. Sarah his wife 27 Oct. 1872, 74. Sophia Maria 28 Nov. 1856, 18.
565. [CCCCLXX]. Head and footstone: Mary wife of Joseph NASH of Huggen’s College 25 May 1874, 78.
566. [CCCCLXXI]. Head and footstone: Sophia WARREN 16 Jan. 1884, 62. Also near this spot lieth Frederick John Archibald HOEFNER her first husband d. Jan. 1852, 32. William Alfred HOEFNER son of above March 1866, 17. Samuel Arthur WARREN her 2nd husband 5 Jan. 1875, 45. Sarah LOVE her sister 5 May 1875, 59.
567. [CCCCLXXII]. Head and footstone: Mr Robert CLAY of Hockley Essex 29 July 1843, 72. Jane dau. of Robert and Letitia Clay who departed this Life the 4th of August 1809 in the Sixth year of her Age.
568. [CCCCLXXIII]. Head and footstone: Ann TAYLOR 15 April 1832, 93. Dorothy ARMSBY her dau. 29 Mar 1863, 90.
569. [CCCCLXXIV]. Head and footstone: Mrs Susan TAYLOR Obt Decembris 8th Anno Domini 1815 Aet 37. She was worthy of example as a Wife a Mother and a Friend. Go thy way passenger and imitate Her whom you will some day follow. Also in memory of Thomas TAYLOR late of the Hon. E.I. Company’s Maritime Service. He was born at Lynn Regis, Norfolk September 23rd 1771 And died at Northfleet September 28th 1840 Aged 69. "Filii Morientes Posuerunt".
570. [CCCCLXXV]. Head and body stone, urn in centre and emblems at side: In Memory of Mr Charles BADGER (of this Parish) who departed this Life the 25th of March 1800 Aged 31 years. Left issue three dau. (viz) Susan, Eliza and Harriot. "I’ve had my part of worldly care/When I was living as you are/But now my body lies in dust/Until the rising of the Just". Also Mrs Mary BADGER wife of the above who departed this Life 18th of June 1834 Aged 81 years.
571. [CCCCLXXVI]. Head and footstone: Mary wife of Richard ABBERLEY of this Parish 12 May 1833, 79. Also Richard Abberley 5 June 1836, 76. Ann Abberley neice of the above 26 May 1843, 50.
572. [CCCCLXXVII]. Headstone: In Memory of William ABBERLEY of this Parish who departed this Life May the 4th 1788 aged 37 years.
573. [CCCCLXXVIII]. Head and body stone, figure rising from coffin: Erected to the Memory of Thomas DEAKIN (late of Milton next Gravesend) who departed this Life the 14th of March 1805 Aged 62 years. Also of Jane wife of the above who departed this Life the 16th of January 1818 Aged 76 years.
574. [CCCCLXXIX]. Head and footstone: John HALL Esqr formerly of St. Mary Axe, London 24 Feb. 1868, 86. Jane WALLIS his neice 31 Aug. 1891, 82.
575. [CCCCLXXX]. Headstone and iron curb: George Stephen LEVINGS 17 Sep. 1882, 37. George Odell Levings father of above b. 5 Nov. 1819, d. 1 Feb. 1884. Hannah his wife 26 Aug. 1893, 68.
576. [CCCCLXXXI]. Head and footstone: Sacred to the Memory of Samuel ABBERLEY of this Parish who departed this Life the 12th of June 1808 Aged 50 years. Also three daughters of the above. Charlotte died 9th of September 1798 Aged 11 Months. Jane died 17 November 1801 Aged 2 years 7 months. Margaret died 29th of December 1801 Aged 1 year. "Adieu, dear friends I take my leave/Farewell my loving wife/Our children dear your guardians be/And bless your widowed life/When from this world you are releas’d/Its sorrows toils and cares/In everlasting joy we’ll meet/To sing our Saviour’s praise". Omitted from stone [CCCCLXXXI] on other side of stone: In Memory of three children of Charlotte Abberley. Mary Ann died the 20th of April 1810 Aged 8 years. Thomas died the 15th of June 1810 Aged 7 years. Samuel died the 3rd of March 1811 Aged 4 years. Also Richard, son of above who died at Lintin, China 1827, aged 31 years. Likewise Harriott wife of James MITCHELL and daughter of above who died Janry 1st 1849 Aged 40 years.
577. [CCCCLXXXIIA]. Head and footstone: John SWAISLAND of this Parish 20 Dec. 1843, 66. Charlotte his wife 14 Sept. 1849, 83.
578. [CCCCLXXXIIB]. Head and footstone: Martha BOND 3 April 1884, 67. Joseph Bond her husband 8 April 1895, 78.
579. [CCCCLXXXIII]. Head and footstone: Sacred to the Memory of Alexander son of Thomas and Jane DEAKIN of this Parish who departed this Life the 18th of March 1828 Aged 23 years. Also John Deakin who departed this Life the 13th of November 1831 Aged 22 years. Simon Deakin who departed this Life the 5th of March 1833 Aged 19 years. Jane Deakin departed this Life the ../August 1836 A…/.0/years. (crumbled).
580. [CCCCLXXXIV]. Head and footstone: Jane, wife of Thomas DEAKIN of this Parish 9 Dec. 1845, 66. The above Thomas Deakin 5 Aug. 1855, 74. Richard Thomas Deakin grandson of above 16 June 1856, 21.
581. [CCCCLXXXV]. Head and footstone and iron curb: Thomas DEANE of Gravesend 28 Feb. 1859, 58. Harriet his wife 16 Nov. 1892, 90.Harriet Sarah, dau of above and wife of Benjamin William OUTRED 3 Jan 1884, 52. Alice Cordelia Outred their dau. 2 Dec. 1862, 1 yr 11 mos. The above Benjamin William Outred 1 Nov. 1885, 54. Thomas son of Thomas & Harriet Deane 27 Nov. 1901, 64.
582. [CCCCLXXVI]. Head and footstone with iron curb: William COLE of this Parish 1 April 1853, 55. Charlotte relict of above and wife of Henry HOLLAND 22 May 1868, 62. The above Henry Holland 27 July 1874, 52.
583. [CCCCLXXXVII]. Head and footstone with curb: Mrs Ann WOOD wife of Robert Wood 31 Dec. 1822, 55. The above Mr Robert Wood 15 June 1847, 78. Mary wife of Joseph TOPHAM and dau. of above 5 June 1850, 52. The above Joseph Topham 11 Mar 1873, 73. Walter Frederick HAYWARD his grand-son 13 June 1876, 17.
584. [CCCCLXXXVIII]. Head and footstone with iron curb: Thomas son of Mr Robert & Ann WOOD 14 Oct. 1815, 22. Also Robert brother of above 5 Jan. 1871, 76.
585. [CCCCLXXXIX]. Headstone and iron curb: Sophia wife of Samuel AUSTEN of Dover Road, Northfleet 21 June 1878, 66.
586. [CCCCXC]. Head and footstone: Elisa Adelaide Maria née NIZZOLI wife of Major Henry Knight STORKS 25 July 1848, 24.
587. [CCCCXCI]. Headstone with carved laurel wreath and footstone: Mrs Ann AUSTIN wife of Norton Austin, Capt. R.M.L.I. 20 Ap. 1859, 46. "Affliction sore long time I bore/Physicians were in vain/Till God was pleas’d to give me ed…./And free me from my pain.".
588. [CCCCXCII]. Head and footstone: Lydia wife of Thomas PINK 6 March 1874, 72. Thomas Pink 15 May 1875, 77.
589. [CCCCXCIII]. Headstone (Cross) and footstone. Body stone with cross on it. Text written on upright and arms: "God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ". Here lieth the Body of The Rev. Samuel SUTTON for many years an Inhabitant of this Parish who died Dec. 31st 1857 Aged 70 years.
590. [CCCCXCIV]. Head and footstone: Mrs Louisa WILLIAMS late of Bordeaux 29 June 1848, 47.
591. [CCCCXCV]. Head and body stone with iron curb: John GOODSALL b. 28 June 1787, d. 2 Oct. 1847 Aged 60 years. Resident in Northfleet 40 years.
592. [CCCCXCVI]. Head and footstone (ornamental): Ronald Andrew son of Robert and Elizabeth GIBBONS, b. 28 Oct. 1872, d. 8 Oct. 1873.
593. [CCCCXCVII]. Headstone and iron curb: Sophia dau. of Samuel and Sophia AUSTEN of Dover Road, Northfleet 7 Dec. 1885, 36. Samuel Austen 5 Dec. 1889, 81. Mary Wicking WALLER dau. of above 17 Sep. 1900, 65.
594. [CCCCXCVIII]. Head & footstone, much crumbled: S…../to the …../DASH who d……./s/life 20 ….1834/……./Here li../Faults/rear/…/own (all the rest [about 8 lines] gone. F.S: T.W. 1834, L.G. 1844.
595. [CCCCXCIX]. Head and footstone: Mrs Penelope BAILEY 13 Dec. 1863, 63.
596. [D]. Head and footstone: Harriet wife of Mr William MARTIN of Perry Street 20 Feb. 1877, 50. William Martin 12 Nov. 1879, 57.
597. [DI]. Head and footstone: Michael HAYES 4 Mar. 1876, 67. Mark his son, interred near this spot 8 May 1833, 1 yr 3 mos. Mary wife of the above 29 Dec. 1899.
598. [DII]. Headstone in two compartments. Two footstones: (1). Martha, wife of William JENKINS 6 May 1837, 32. William Jenkins 4 Jan. 1847, 52. Also two of their children who died in their infancy. Also Alfred HARMAN 2 Feb. 1892, 49. (2). William PENNIFER 2 May 1853, 57. Mary Pennifer 25 March 1880, 85. Mary Ann HARMAN eld. dau. of Alfred and Anne Harman 24 May 1888, 19. Ernest Harman 27 Aug. 1888, 7 mos. William Henry Harman 23 Feb. 1898, 22. George Henry Harman 5 Mar 1898, 20. "The Cup was bitter the sting severe/To part from those we loved so dear/Our loss is great but we’ll not complain/But hope to meet in Heaven again".
599. [DIII]. Headstone and iron curb: William WILLIAMS 1 Dec. 1864, 50. Mary Anne Williams 3 Ap. 1882, 69. Emily BUDD dau. of above 3 July 1888, 40. "Yes I’ve a home in Heaven/Beautiful and bright/To loved ones there are given/Crown and garments white".
600. [DIV]. Head, foot and body stone with iron railing, all very massive: William Henry FILES 30 Jan 1863, 73. Thomas Files his brother 12 Feb. 1869, 81.
601. [DV]. Stone pillar in three tiers and iron railing: *Vide [CCCLXVII]: Arthur only child of Charles and Martha E. ANDREWS. Taken away in the midst of health, strength and bright-hearted boyish happiness to the great grief of his sorrowing parents 8 April 1874, 9.
602. [DVI]. Head and footstone: Edward LITTLE of Northfleet 9 Nov. 1884, 68.
603. [DVII]. Headstone & iron curb: Ada Lilian BUTLER b. 8 March 1885, d. 22 July 1885.
604. [DVIII]. Head and footstone: Charles DRAPER 18 Nov. 1860, 45. Ellen Elizabeth child of Charles & James Draper 14 March 1893, 4. Ann Taylor Draper 7 March 1900, 81. "With patience to the last she did submit/And mourned not at what the Lord thought fit/Her toils are past, her work is done/And she is fully blest".
605. [DIX]. Head and footstone: John George, husband of Emily RESTELL 30 Mar. 1903, 61. "A sudden shock, a loss severe/To part with one I loved so dear/Though great my loss I’ll not complain/Trusting in Christ to meet again". Also Alfred Ernest and Sidney James, children of the above who lie in the adjoining grave.
606. [DX]. Head & footstone, on front of stone: Susanna wife of Samuel LEE 23 June 1838, 38. "To name her virtues ill befits my grief/What was my bliss can now give no relief/A Husband mourns, the rest let friendship tell/Fame spreads her worth, her Husband knows it well". Mary, dau. of above 31 May 1838, 7. George, son of above 25 Oct. 1837, 17 mos. Back of stone: John Lee 29 March 1857, 33. William Lee 26 Aug. 1859, 26. Thomas LLOYD died at the taking of Cawnpore Aged 45 years. Isabella BLAKE dau. of above John Lee 30 Jan. 1903, 49.
New ground. Manor House garden.
607. [DXI]. Stone slab with cross on it: Elizabeth, wife of James BROWN 18 Oct. 1892.
608. [DXII]. Stone slab: Mary FOWLER for 33 years a faithful and highly esteemed servant and friend in the family of George ROSHER Esqr of Crete Hall in this Parish D. 9 April 1886 aged about 76.
609. [DXIII]. Headstone and iron curb: Walter youngest son of George William and Ann LOWES of this Parish 12 Mar 1886, 5 yrs 6 mos. George William Lowes 11 Mar 1895, 54.
610. [DXIV]. Stone cross and curb: William Thomas SMITH 12 Feb. 1886, 59. Alice Lousia dau. of above 3 Nov. 1887, 24. Percival S. Botolph Smith 4 April 1898, 25.
611. [DXV]. Rustic column on base: Quinton HUNTLEY 24 Feb. 1886, 2 yrs 9 mos.
612. [DXVI]. Marble cross: John WOOD Engineer 12 Feb. 1850 – 20 Dec. 1885.
613. [DXVII]. Stone cross: Thomas WATERS 24 Nov. 1885, 40.
614. [DXVIII]. Stone cross and curb: Christiana HOLLAMBY b. 27 Ap. 1812, d. 22 Feb. 1886 R.I.P. Thomas Wiseman WALLIS b. 29 Nov. 1837, d. 13 Aug. 1893. R.I.P. Mary, widow of above b. 19 Nov. 1857, d. 19 Oct. 1901. R.I.P.
615. [DXIX]. Head and footstone: Family grave of John Edwin & Ellen CHALLONER. Robert Challoner 19 April 1886, 25. Myra Louise his sister 27 May 1887, 11 years 7 mos. William Challoner 27 Mar. 1891, 22.
616. [DXX]. Headstone and curb: Family grave of Frederick & Jane CATTOW. In memory of Frederick Harper the beloved son of the above aged 10 years, accidentally drowned at Botany Bay Pond, Northfleet whilst sliding on the ice January 8th 1889 with two other lads who attempted to save the lift of the above . Names respectively Sidney Charles LOCKYER, George Frederick Leonard WHITING who lie interred near this spot. "And they shall be mine saith the Lord of Hosts in that day when I make up my jewels". Malachi III chap. 17 verse.
617. [DXXI]. Head and footstone: Thomas BLANKES 22 Jan. 1887, 46. William Thomas Blankes grandson of above 9 Aug. 1899 aged 11 mos.
618. [DXXII]. Head and footstone: Walker Henry PILCHER 10 July 1887, 13.
619. [DXXIII]. Cross and curb: George Suart SIMPSON 11 July 1887.
620. [DXXIV]. Headstone and curb: Henry William TANNER 24 July 1887, 24. Henry Arthur, son of above b. 7 Dec. 1886, d. 3 Dec. 1899.
621. [DXXV]. Head & footstone: Ann WILLING b. 28 Nov. 1808, d. 1 Oct. 1887.
622. [DXXVI]. Head and footstone: Mary Ann wife of Thomas HEATH 20 July 1887, 55.
623. [DXXVII]. Head and flat stone with iron curb: George JENKINS 7 May 1887, 55.
624. [DXXVIII]. Headstone and iron curb: Eliza Emma wife of Arthur William NEWBY 25 Mar 1887, 35.
625. [DXXIX]. Small cross and footstone: Dorothy Harrington GRIFFITHS, b. 7 Sep. 1886, d. 1 Feb. 1887.
626. [DXXX]. Head and footstone: Joseph EKE 10 Dec. 1886, 60.
627. [DXXXI]. Head and footstone: Edmund BARTHOLOMEW 28 July 1887, 68.
628. [DXXXII]. Head and footstone: Edward GRIFFITHS 20 July 1887, 76. Mary his wife 11 Feb. 1898, 85.
629. [DXXXIII]. Head and footstone: Anne Jane, child of Peter and Emma BARNARD 9 Nov. 1886, 12.
630. [DXXXIV]. Head and footstone: Walter Frederick GILLETT 29 July 1886, 1 yr. 6 mos. Agnes Maud Gillett 8 Dec. 1886, 1 yr. 8 mos. William Gillett 4 Dec. 1904, 76.
631. [DXXXV]. Head and footstone: George ASHENDEN 6 May 1887, 48. Hilda Beatrice his youngest daughter.
632. [DXXXVI]. Head & footstone: George WOODARD 11 May 1887, 64.
633. [DXXXVII]. Head and footstone: Mary BURGESS widow of Robert Burgess late of Pulham St. Mary, Norfolk 20 June 1888, 78, for more than 50 years the faithful friend and servant in the family of Mrs REES. Rebecca Burgess 9 May 1902, 62.
634. [DXXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Eliza wife of James COOMBER 30 March 1888, 69.
635. [DXXXIX]. Headstone and curb: George STINTON 20 Feb. 1888, 51. "A light from the household is gone/A voice we loved is stilled/A place is vacant in our home/Which never can be filled".
636. [DXL]. Cross: Esther SKARDON 19 Feb 1888.
637. [DXLI]. Family grave of Charles James and Celia SCOTT. Charles James Scott 15 Dec. 1887, 48.
638. [DXLII]. Head and footstone: Matilda wife of George LAWRENCE 26 Nov. 1887, 58. "Affliction sore long time I bore/Physicians were in vain/Till God did please to give me ease/And free me from my pain". George LAWRENCE 18 June 1896, 66. "And is he gone whom we so dearly loved/Whose tender kindness we so often proved/Yes he is gone, his happy spirit’s fled/And now he is numbered with the silent dead".
639. [DXLIII]. Headstone and iron curb: Emma Julia wife of Edwin Thomas WISEMAN 18 Sept. 1887, 64. Maggie, dau of Edwin Thomas & Emily Wiseman 20 Jan. 1892, 14 mos. Edwin Thomas Wiseman 7 April 1897, 77.
640. [DXLIV]. Cross, broken: Mary, for 50 years the wife of Thomas POPE late of White End Park, Chesham, Bucks. b. 21 Aug. 1815, d. 14 Feb. 1888.
641. [DXLV]. Headstone and iron curb: Frances BARRETT 3 Feb. 1888 Aged 66.
642. [DXLVI]. Cross and curb: Eleanor BARBER 27 March 1889, 81.
643. [DXLVII]. Head and footstone: The family grave of William and Dinah FENNER. Alice Fenner 23 June 1888 Aged 6 yrs. 5 mos.
644. [DXLVIII]. Head and footstone: In Loving Memory of Mark EASTWOOD who died 12th October 1888 Aged 48 years. "In the midst of life we are in death".
645. [DXLIX]. Iron curb: Edwin Roland KAY 8 Oct. 1888, 16 mos. Arthur Kay 28 Nov. 1896, 3 weeks.
646. [DL]. Head and footstone: Cathrine, wife of George BOULTON 26 Jan. 1889, 43.
647. [DLI]. Head and footstone: Emily HAMBROOK 12 Feb. 1889, 88, widow of Edwin Hambrook, surgeon, a native of Canterbury who died at Chesterton in the county of Cambridge March 1861.
648. [DLII]. Headstone: Ellen wife of Alfred BLAKE 25 Feb. 1889, 23.
649. [DLIII]. Cross, broken: Gladys Jessie BAIZLEY 16 Dec. 1888, 1 yr 9 mos. Albert Edward DEADMAN 1 Jan. 1889, 1 yr 11 mos. Henry ROBERTS 23 Feb. 1889, 10 wks.
650. [DLIV]. Cross: Maria Anne, widow of William Hobart REES 12 Oct. 1886.
651. [DLV]. Head and footstone: Sophia Ann SADDLER, B. 22 Aug. 1828, D. 12 April 1889.
652. [DLVI]. Headstone, lying flat: Mary Birtill ELLIS 1 June 1889, 83.
653. [DLVII]. Headstone: William Emanuel CLAYTON 12 Sept. 1889, 44. William Dudley, son of above 15 Sept. 1890, 20.
654. [DLVIII]. Head and footstone: Joseph STEADMAN 13 Nov. 1889, 75.
655. [DLIX]. Head and footstone: Emily COOPER 22 Nov. 1889, 25. Herbert George Cooper, son of James & Emily Cooper, 19 Ap. 1890, 2 yrs. 5 mos. Edmund BOATMAN 16 July 1896, 65.
656. [DLX]. Cross: Henry Richard BULEY who died from injuries received whilst at work at the Northfleet Coal & Ballast Co. 31 July 1889, 26.
657. [DLXI]. Head and footstone: Aaron Speight BOSSELEY 1 June 1889, 34. "The season of trouble is past/The storms of affliction are o’er/His struggles are ended at last/And sorrow and death are no more".
658. [DLXII]. Head and footstone, ornamental: Frank Henry BLACKMAN 11 May 1889, 5 yrs 6 mos.
659. [DLXIII]. Cross and iron curb: Michael Dexter, son of Dexter ROBINSON and Margaret his wife, B. 7 May 1888, D. 15 Jan. 1889.
760. [DLXIV]. Cross: Jacob APPLEFORD late of East Hagbourne 2 Nov. 1888, 69. Ann his wife 17 Jan. 1902, 81.
671. [DLXV]. Headstone and slab with iron curb: Elizabeth, wife of Robert Andrew GIBBONS 3 June 1889, 49. Robert Andrew Gibbons 8 June 1894, 60. Hannah Charlotte Gibbons, sister of the above 7 March 1895, 75.
672. [DLXVI]. Head and footstone: The family grave of Amos and Louisa Maria DAVEY. William Henry, son of above 9 May 1896, 3 day. Also near this spot are interred five infant children of the above. Amos Davey 30 March 1897, 44.
673. [DLXVII]. Head and footstone: James BRENCHLEY 17 Aug. 1884, 66. Eliza his wife 19 Feb. 1915, 81.
674. [DLXVIII]. Head and footstone with carved angel: Jessie, dau of Henry William and Clara KERBY 9 Nov. 1889, 3 mos.
675. [DLXIX]. Head and footstone: William Golding HARVEY 1 Dec. 1889, 5 mos. Reginald VINAL 3 May 1892, 4.
676. [DLXX]. Iron cross, inscription perished.
677. [DLXXI]. Headstone and curb: Hannah PINSON 15 Dec. 1889, 66. "Grieve not dear Husband but be content/For unto thee I was but lent/In love we lived, in peace I’ve died/You asked my life was but denied/Mourn not for me, nor sorrow take/But love my children for my sake".
678. [DLXXII]. Cross and iron curb: Susannah Elizabeth BARRATT 2 Feb. 1890, 31.
679. [DLXXIII]. Head and footstone: Ada Jane, wife of George DONELLY and dau. of Reuben and Charlotte HAYMAN 13 Feb. 1892, 23.
680. [DLXXIV]. Head and footstone: Eliza, wife of Edmund HANCOCK 27 Feb. 1890, 28.
681. [DLXXV]. Headstone, peculiar shape with iron curb: Alice Miriam CATTERMOLE, B. 22 Mar. 1890, D. 17 June 1890. Rose Miriam Cattermole, B. 16 Nov. 1895, D. 21 Dec. 1895. George Alexander Cattermole, father of above 1 Feb. 1901, 53.
682. [DLXXVI]. Head and footstone: Grave of Samuel and Sophia STANFIELD. Sophia Stanfield 7 July 1890, 62. "Had he asked us well we know/We should cry, O spare the blow/Yes with streaming tears/Lord we love her, let her stay).
683. [DLXXVII]. Head and footstone: Grave of Allen Alfred and Emma HANDLEY. Allen Alfred Handley 14 Oct. 1890, 63. "Life is the time to serve the Lord/The time to ensure the great reward/And while the lamp holds out to burn/The vilest sinner may return".
684. [DLXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Rosina Susan (‘Rosy’) child of Charles & Jane BUTCHER 23 Oct. 1890, 7. "This lovely bud so young and fair/Called hence by early doom/Just came to show how sweet a flower/In paradise could bloom".
685. [DLXXIX]. Head and footstone: Rachel, wife of H(enry) J(oseph) GLIBBERY 10 July 1890, 53. Henry Joseph Glibbery 10 Feb. 1898, 72.
686. [DLXXX]. Headstone and iron curb with gilt anchor on stone: William Thomas, eldest son of William and Maria TREMAIN who was drowned off the Barge ‘William Paxton’ in Gravesend Reach 13 Aug. 1890, 18. "We loved him best as no tongue can tell/He was loved by all who knew him well/God loved him most and thought it best/To take him home with him to rest".
687. [DLXXXI]. Head and footstone with iron curb: Richard MOORE 23 June 1893, 43. Ada Mary Moore 22 Feb. 1893, 2.
688. [DLXXXII]. Head and footstone: Arthur, son of James and Fanny WEEKS 17 Mar 1890, 24.
689. [DLXXXIII]. Head and footstone: Grave of Joseph and Rebecca BARDOE. Susanna Bardoe 21 Ap. 1890, 49. Robert Henry Bardoe, 15 Nov. 1891, 25. Josepha Mary Bardoe 2 July 1892, 18.
690. [DLXXXIV]. Cross: Jane Elizabeth BARNARD, B. St. Luke’s Day 1797, D. at Huggen’s College 31 Jan, 91.
691. [DLXXXV]. Headstone and iron curb: John HAY 3 Ap. 1891, 7 yrs 5 mos.
692. [DLXXXVI]. Headstone and iron curb: Percy George TREADWELL 9 April 1892, 13 mos. Maud Emily Treadwell 28 Ap. 1894, 12 mos.
693. [DLXXXVII]. Cross: James BEVAN 21 Oct. 1892, 80.
694. [DLXXXVIII]. Head and footstone: Mary HARVEY 5 May 1891, 67. Sarah PERKINS 23 July 1895, 67. Stephen Perkins 6 Aug. 1895, 72. George OSBORNE 3 Nov. 1898, 46.
695. [DLXXXIX]. Head and footstone: Catherine, wife of William BRANN 27 Jan. 1891, 62. Elizabeth Jane, wife of John BRANN of Dundale Farm, Northfleet 14 July 1895, 42.
696. [DLXL]. Headstone and curb: Henry George eldest son of H.C. & F. FLELLO, accidentally killed 17 Jan. 1891, 18. Henry Charles FLELLO 27 July 1902, 54.
697. [DLXLI]. Headstone, ornamental: Albert William, son of James and Susan BRANTON 23 Nov. 1890, 23.
698. [DLXLII]. Headstone and curb: Grave of William and Elizabeth BYHURST. Florrie, dau of above 10 Aug. 1888, 10 mos. Herbert William son of above 5 Nov. 1890, 1 yr. 8 mos. Ada FEWELL 10 Oct. 1896, 20.
699. [DLXLIII]. Headstone: Sarah Ann wife of John GRAY 28 Oct. 1890, 54. I.O.C.T. "She lived and passed away". John GRAY 1 Sep. 1899, 66. Near this spot are interred C. BALLS 17 May 1869, 79. E. Gray 12 Dec. 1878, 48.
700. [DLXLIV]. Headstone. Cross: Bertie, child of John & Henriella GREEN 21 Sept. 1890, 12 mos.
701. [DLXLV]. Headstone with angel carved and iron curb: Maud Mary, child of Frederick & Sarah CLINCH 21 Aug. 1890, 7 mos.
702. [DLXLVI]. Head and footstone: Frank CARLEY 17 Aug. 1890, 13. R.I.P. Elizabeth HEAP 28 March 1903, 79.
703. [DLXLVII]. Head and footstone: Hannah BROAD 19 Jan. 1895, 3. Hannah Louisa Broad 16 Aug. 1892, 1 yr 7 mos.
704. [DLXLVIII]. Head & footstone with curb: Grave of William and Ann CARTER. William Carter 28 Mar. 1891, 73. Ann his wife 6 June 1899, 81. Thomas William, grandson and only son of Thomas & Mary PROCTOR 4 Jan. 1901, 14.
705. [DLXLIXA]. Headstone & curb: Grave of George and Rebecca APPLEYARD. Rebecca Appleyard 7 Oct. 1891, 70. George Appleyard 20 June 1897, 76.
706. [DLXLIXB]. Head and footstone (Blue): Grave of Joseph and Alice ROBINS Joseph ROBINS 14 Dec. 1891, 52.
707. [DC]. Head & footstone: Hughes Henry GRAIN 30 Ap. 1892, 34. James BAKER 13 Aug. 1896, 39. Daisy Louisa child of above (H.H.G.) 15 Nov. 1890, 13 mos.
708. [DCI]. Head and footstone: Caroline HAMMOND 5 Feb. 1892, 68.
709. [DCII]. Footstone on l. of W. door: A.E. 1727. (probably Alice, wife of William ELLIS bur 25 Feb. 1727).
710. [DCIII]. Cornish Cross next N. wall of new ground: Richard KINGDON 27 Dec. 1887, 72. Catherine Ann his wife 15 Feb. 1912, 70.
711. Newspaper cutting: Friday June 26, 1909. The Northfleet Dockyard in its most flourishing days.
The above view is copied from a lithographed picture kindly lent to us by Mr Plews HOWDEN, of Northfleet. Following on our special article last week, we this week give on page two the first instalment of a "History of Northfleet" (written by Mr A. BEST) in which is a further reference to the Docks, with a list of the vessels that were built there. The importance of the dockyard in its earlier years, is further testified to in a publication dated 1840, where it is stated that at one time it was contemplated to have formed a dock here for vessels of war similar to the one at Antwerp, the excavations in the procuring of chalk, which have been going on for some years, having formed a nucleus for such desideratum. We are unable to trace the date of our illustration, but it certainly goes back beyond 1840.
712. Newspaper cutting: A Northfleet Landmark. 17 Nov. 19?4.
Northfleet contractors are now demolishing the conspicuous castellated office building of Bowaters’ Paper Mills which originally gave Pitcher’s Shipbuilding Establishment the name of Castle Dockyard. It was erected rather more than a century ago, the stones of the Norman London Bridge being used very largely in its construction. Local tradition has it that it was originally designed by William PITCHER, the son of the founder of the Dockyard, for his lady-love but she declared that it was too much like a prison and flatly refused to live in it; for many years afterwards it was known as "Pitcher’s Folly".
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ABBERLEY 571, 572, 576
ACCORNLY 135
ALEXANDER 447
ALLANSON 5, 34
ALLEN 367
ALSTON 145
AMBROSE 519, 520, 521
AMYS 49
ANDERSON 267, 551
ANDREWS 454, 601
APPLEFORD 670
APPLETON 336
APPLEYARD 705
ARMSBY 568
ARNOLD 321
ASHENDEN 631
ATHERFOLD 438
ATTERSOLL 467
ATTFIELD 389
AUSTEN 585, 593
AUSTIN 180a, 587
AVIS 194
Aylmer 251
BADGER 137-143, 570
Bagworth 335
BAILEY 320, 595
BAIZLEY 649
Baker 237
BAKER 303, 707
BALDOCK 464
BALLS 699
BANKS 508
BARBER 464, 642
BARDOE 443, 561, 689
BARGROVE 435
BARHAM 556
BARKER 226
BARLOW 259
BARNARD 629, 690
BARNES 240
BARON 27a
Baroness de Perignan 6
Baroness of Perignan 224
BARRATT 678
BARRETT 641
BARRISON 114
BARTHOLOMEW 394, 627
BASSETT 564
BATCHELOR 180a
BAYLEY 527, 539
BECKET 511
BEET 525, 526
BELL 32b, 503-505
BEST 152, 153, 154, 422,
557, 711
BETTS 182, 508
BEVAN 693
BIGGS 497
BIRDIE 474
BIRKETT 549
Birtill 652
BLACKMAN 437, 440, 446,
466, 658
Blackmore 539
BLAKE 136, 606, 648
BLANKES 617
BLAXLAND 282
BOATMAN 655
BOND 578
Bordeaux 590
BOSSELEY 657
BOSSLEY 314
BOULTON 646
BOWEN 190, 191
BOWLE 452
BOWRY 162
BOXALL 355
BRADBEER 407
BRANN 695
BRANTON 697
BRATO 33
BRATY 122
BREDON 58
BRENCHLEY 70b, 308, 673
BRIDLINGTON 538
BRIGGS 180b, 231
BRIGHT 135
BRIGSTOCK 4
BROAD 703
BROOKER 352
BROOKS 394
BROOMAN 379
BROWN 172, 285-287, 479,
480, 607
BROWNE 3, 4
BROWNING 518
BRUFF 498
Brunskill 416
BRYCE 30
Brymer 476
BUCHANAN 69
BUCHANNAN 12
BUCKLAND 169
BUDD 599
BULEY 656
BULL 158
BULTEEL 2, 13, 38, 43
BUNNELL 505
BURCH 12, 16, 230, 308
BURGESS 633
BURRUS 88, 89
BUSHNELL 193
BUTCHER 110, 684
BUTLER 603
BYERS 241
BYHURST 698
CABLE 229
CADDEL 534
CAPON 119, 496
CARLEY 702
CAROLO 4
CARPENTER 291
CARR 217, 256
CARRINGTON 149
CARTER 704
Cascillus 235
CASSIDY 82
CATTERMOLE 681
CATTLEY 250
CATTOW 616
CAYLEY 242
CHADWICK 20
CHALLONER 366, 615
CHAMPION 129, 276, 452
CHAPMAN 287
CHAYNEY 463
CHIFFINCH 6, 55, 65
CHILD 44, 46, 50-54, 132,
166
Childrens 330
CHIPPERFIELD 200
CLAPHAM 96
CLARK 264, 377, 547
CLAY 567
CLAYTON 653
CLEVERLY 72, 246
CLIFTON 541
CLINCH 701
CLOUGH 475
COAST 61, 62
COLE 582
COLEMAN 510
COLERIDGE 69
COLLINS 85
COLYER 180a
COMPORT 388
COOMBER 634
COOMBES 156, 157
COOPER 377, 655
COTTLE 395
COUNT de FLEURY 7, 224
Countess de Fleury 6
Countess of Fleury 224
COX 177
COY 184
CRADOCK 197
CRANKE 67
CRICH 2, 43
CRICHTON 234
CRIPPS 44, 46- 49, 51
CRISPE 258
CROOK 266
Croshaw 257
CROSS 562
CROWHURST 403
Cunningham 378
CURREY 15
CURTOYS 99
CUTTS 290
DALE 430
DALLISSON 499
DANGERFIELD 381
DASH 594
DAVEY 672
DAVIS 159, 416, 510
DAVY 40
DAWES 453
DAWSON 482
DAY 98
DE ROSSI 426
De SAINT ANTOINE 18, 224
DE ST ANTHOINE 7
DEADMAN 649
DEAKIN 573, 579, 580
DEANE 409, 581
DEATH 83, 478
DENISON 264
DENNE 61
DETTMAR 281
DEWBERRY 163
DINSDALE 542
DOLBY 370
DONELLY 679
DORMER 357
DOUGHTY 406
DOUGLAS 378
DOVE 175
DRAPER 604
DRINKWATER 559
DUDGEON 120
DUNSTON 242
DURHAM 500
DURLING 456
DYER 245
DYKE 399
EARDLEY 190
EARLEY 561
EASTWOOD 644
EBDON 233
EDGELER 176, 187
EDMEADES 9, 11, 12, 184, 552, 553
EGAN 429
EKE 626
ELCOCKE 15
ELGAR 483
ELIOTT 15
ELLIMAN 355
ELLIOT 63, 70b
ELLIOTT 413
ELLIS 95a, 652, 709
ELLISTON 415
ENTICKNAP 325
ETHERINGTON 394
EVANS 32b, 392
EVENS 90, 91, 93-95
Everard 66
EVEREST 479
EVERIST 167, 168, 178
EVERSFIELD 129
FAIRFACKS 4
FARLIE 364
FARR 304
FARRIS 522
FELTON 362
FENNER 643
FEWELL 698
FFINCH 554
FIELD 16, 227
FILES 8, 600
FILMER 61
FINCH 2
FINNES 549
FISHER 351
FIVEASH 84, 85
FLELLO 696
FLOWERS 401
FORTRIE 13, 15
FORTRY 37
FORTRYE 5, 15, 20, 34, 36,
43, 60
FOWLER 493, 608, 592
FREELI…… 400
French 286
FRIDAY 118
FRIEND 254
FRY 212, 213, 388, 509
FULLER 61, 62, 71, 257, 298
FULLMAN 410
GAMMAN 202
GARDNER 229
Garner 234
GATFIELD 349
GAY 444, 445
GEDGE 343
GIBBONS 671
GILLETT 630
GIRLINGTON 148
GLADDISH 213, 218, 228
GLIBBERY 685
GODWIN 374, 375
GOLDING 309
Golding 675
GOLDSMITH 241
GOLDSTON 404, 412
GOLTY 29
GOODMAN 66
GOODSALL 591
GOODWIN 472
GORDON 425
GOSLING 320, 349
GOULD 368
GRAIN 707
GRAMSHAW 280
GRAY 491, 699
Greaves 260
GREEN 146, 213-215, 700
GREENSTREET 238
GREY 380
GRIFFIN 155
GRIFFITHS 625, 628
GRUNDY 442
HALBON 433
HALL 25, 418, 574
HALSALL 170
HAMBROOK 647
HAMMOND 708
HANCOCK 348, 680
HANDLEY 683
HARBEN 532
HARCOURT 163
HARDING 32a
HARMAN 70b, 96, 203, 361, 511, 513, 598
HARNDEN 216, 218
HARPER 164
Harrington 625
HARRIS 112, 275, 431
HARRISON 236, 262
Hartwell 534
HARVEY 347, 675, 694
HATCH 188, 545
HAY 691
HAYES 53, 597
HAYMAN 679
HAYNE 260
HAYWARD 583
HEAP 702
HEATH 14, 370, 622
HENNAH 269
HENRICI 40
HENSLOW 252
HICKS 243
HIGGIN 509
HIGGINS 209, 210, 211,
460, 509HILL 64, 136
HINKS 371
HITCHENS 547
Hobart 650
HOEFNER 566
HOLFORD 387
HOLLAMBY 614
HOLLAND 350, 582
HOLLOWAY 116, 117
HONE 219
HONEYCOMBE 225
HOOKER 315, 316
HOOPER 426
HOPE 198
HOPKINS 435
HORLOCK 353, 356, 357,
462
HORTON 481
HOWARD 1
HOWDEN 711
HUBBLE 359, 360
HUDDLESTON 294
HUGGENS 554
HULBURD 554
HULL 265
HUNT 59
HUNTLEY 611
IBERSON 97
IRVINE 327
JACKSON 363, 430
JAMES 199
JENKINS 371, 461, 598, 623
JEWELL 397
JEWISS 109
JOBLING 439
JOHNSON 127, 128, 134, 205, 351, 428, 501
JOLLY 471
JONES 183, 311, 373, 405, 448, 518
JOPLIN 529
JOYNES 237
KAY 434, 645
KEATS 9, 11, 12, 73, 283
KEAYS 501
KELLY 283
KENNETT 297
KERBY 674
Kettlewell 359
KIDGELL 492
KINGDON 710
KIRWAN 6, 11, 18
KNIBBS 256
KNIGHT 23, 165, 455, 586
LAMB 332
LAMMING 30
LANCASTER 60
LARGE 220
LAWRENCE 44, 638
LAWS 345
LE PIPRE 393
LEAN 376
LEAVEN 253
LEE 124, 126, 247, 248, 606
LEES 245
LEIGH 120
LEIGHTON 297
LEVETT 434
LEVINGS 575
LINGHAM 441
LITTLE 602
LLOYD 470, 606
LOCKETT 26, 113, 115,
117, 120
LOCKYER 616
LORD 295
LOVE 566
LOWES 609
LUKES 494
LYE 28
MACILWAIN 476
MACKAY 530
MACKRETH 32b
Macleod 23, 111
Manby 543
MANN 390
MARGETTS 417
MARTIN 207, 596
MASON 66, 293
MASTERMAN 523
MATHEWS 338
MAXWELL 244
MAY 381
Mayhew 239
MAYLARD 427
MIDDLETON 517
MILES 302, 322
MILLEN 555
MITCHELL 576
MOLESWORTH 17
MONTGOMERY 468
MONYPENNY 408
MOORE 3, 4, 107, 314,
558, 687
Moreton 245
MORFORD 535
MORRIS 174, 436
MORTIMER 478
MOSELEY 324
MOULTON 398
MULLAY 548
MULLINDER 185
Munday 134
MUNNS 460
MURRELL 23, 24
NAPIER 283
NASH 411, 565
Nettlefold 26
NETTLEINGHAM 459
NEVINS 306
NEWBY 624
NEWMAN 19, 255, 376, 543
NEWSOM 467
NIZZOLI 586
Norton 587
NUNN 122
Odell 575
OSBORNE 425, 533, 694
OUTRED 581
OXLEY 150
PAGE 530
PAIN 206
PAINE 514
PAINTER 327
PALMER 335
PARKER 497, 554
PARKS 442
PARSONS 350
PATIENCE 316
PATTERSON 196
PAYNE 249
PEACHEY 171, 172, 173
PENISTAN 470
PENNIFER 598
PEPPER 432
PERKINS 694
PERRETT 136
PETTMAN 292
PHILIP 77
PHILLIPS 123, 318, 420
PILCHER 23, 618
PINK 289,.588
PINSON 677
PITCHER 1, 501, 712
PITT 447, 448
PITTS 450
POPE 268, 640
POPPLETON 74, 76
POVEY 544
POWELL 477
POYNTER 204
PRALL 103
Prentis 252
PREST 273
PRICE 114, 423
PRIESTMAN 542
PRINCE 277
PRIOR 497PROCTOR 704
PROWSE 337, 341
PUSEY 106
PYATT 476
RAY 299
Read 272
READER 272
REED 398, 502
REES 623, 650
REEVE 370
REEVES 365
RESTELL 605
REYNOLDS 369
RICHARDS 234
RICHARDSON 83, 358,
391, 435
RICHMOND 286
RICKARDS 307
RIDGE 266
RIKHILL 57
ROBERTS 649
ROBINS 706
ROBINSON 23, 111, 144,659
ROGERS 296, 531
ROLPH 344
ROSHER 12, 230, 307, 308,
608
RUMBLE 121
RUSHTON 329
RUSSELL 71, 257
RYE 516
SADDLER 651
SARGENT 463
Saxon 426
SCOTT 544, 549, 637
SEALE 528
SEARLE 186
SELBY 24, 179
SEXTI 40
SEYMORE 37
SEYMOUR 15, 465
SHANKS 400
SHERWOOD 441
SHIPPER 537
SILLITOE 189
SIMONS 316
SIMPSON 619
SKARDON 636
SLATER 451
SMALL 97
SMALLMAN 105
SMITH 305, 312, 313, 396,
494, 560, 610
SNOWDEN 221, 222, 223
SOLEY 328
SOUTHGATE 71, 75, 80,
277-279
Speight 657
SPENCER 239
SPRING 336
St. LO 32b, 65, 67
STACE 148
Stacey 61
STAFF 308
STAINS 484
Stancliff 373
STANFIELD 682
STANNON 81, 434
STEADMAN 258, 654
STEDMAN 319, 333, 334
STIBBS 270
STINTON 635
STOCK 536
STORKS 586
STRINGER 346
SUNNUCKS 123, 431
SUPPERS 540
SUTTON 424, 589
SWAISLAND 577
SWIFT 105
SWITSUR 9, 11, 12, 325,326
TAIT 337, 341
TALLANT 550
TANNER 495, 620
TAYLOR 125, 568, 569
TERNE 3
TERRY 372
THOMPSON 151, 442
THORNBURY 421, 515
TILDEN 12, 22, 181, 402
TIMEWELL 161
TISDELL 317
TITCOMB 524
TOLHURST 552
TOMLIN 168
TOPHAM 583
TORRE 415
Tottens 268
TREADWELL 692
TREMAIN 686
Tucker 531
TUFFNELL 1
Tweed 99
TYLER 207
Tysall 518
VAN 235
VEITCH 274
VENNER 101, 102, 330
VINAL 675
Waddell 378
WAITE 419
WAKELN 31, 32a
WALE 197
WALFORD 554
WALKER 512
WALLER 593, 61
WALLIS 195, 271, 473,
574, 614
WANGDEFORD 56
WARBOYS 170
WARD 323
WARE 129, 130, 191, 192,
467
WARHAM 59
WARREN 566
WARRINGTON 530
WASHER 133
WATERMAN 469
WATERS 563, 613
Watkin 366
WATKINS 390
WATSON 149
WEBB 450
WEEKS 100, 688
Wells 262
WEST 534
WESTERN 52
WESTON 553
WHARTON 303
WHIFFEN 299, 317
WHISKIN 434, 485-489
WHITE 288
WHITEAR 131
WHITEFORD 68
WHITEHEAD 310
WHITING 616
WHITTAKER 21
Wicking 593
WILLIAMS 106, 107, 414,
546, 590, 599
WILLIAMSON 266
WILLING 621
Winbolt 267
WINCHESTER 284
WISEMAN 200, 201, 493,
507, 614, 639
WISSENDEN 183
Wolfe 269
WOOD 146, 147, 261, 331,
449, 458, 583, 584, 612
WOODARD 632
WOODHAMS 160
WOODHEAD 321
WORLAND 208
WRIGHT 419
WYATT 106, 477
WYLLY 251
YOUNG 501
Places IndexAsh near Wrotham, Pettings 228
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 562
Barham 15Battersea 424
Belfast, Ireland 378Bengeo, Herts 425
Blackheath 402
Bournemouth 510
Braamfontein Cemetery,
Johannesburg, 414
Brighton 16, 402
Brinton, Surrey 261Brompton, Chatham 197
Cambridge, College Chapel 16
Canterbury 647
Carlow, Ireland 468
Cawnpore 606
Chelsea, Middlesex 310
Cheltenham, Del Rey House 227
Chesterton, Cambs 647
Clapton, Hackney 482
Clement’s Reach 459
Concordia, South America 266
Cooling 180a
Croydon 511
Dartford 15
Debenham, Whitehall 227
Deptford 61
St. Pauls, 235, 530
Dulwich, Surrey 510
East Hagbourne 670
East Indies 432
Eling, Hants 477
Essex.400
Flushing 378
Fordwich 282
Franks Hall, Horton Kirby 299
Gloucester 311
Gravesend 226, 237, 246, 270, 283,317,
376, 406, 468, 480, 502,507,511,513,
516, 519, 521, 535, 543, 551, 581
Bycliffes 228
Cemetery 235, 256
Garden Cottage 316
Gravesend Reach 686
Lansdowne Square,
Rosherville 283
Rosherville 173
The Grange, Rosherville 230
Woodville Terrace 492
Greenhithe 71, 159, 257, 452
Greenwich 43
Guernsey 368
Ham next Sandwich 292Hamburgh 17
Hampstead 418
Handsworth, Yorkshire 538
Hartley 46, 51
Harwich 400
Hemmingford Grey, Huntingdon 417
Hockley, Essex 567
Horncastle, Lincolnshire 274
Hornchurch 398
Hull 70b
Ifield
Ifield Court 22, 402
India 230
Ipswich, Suffolk 16
Ireland 6, 199, 283
Kendal Lodge, Epping, Essex 6, 18
Kingston, Jamaica 106
Lambeth 266
Leigh, Essex 533
Lintin, China 576
London 3, 44, 67, 328, 337, 343, 452,
479, 492
Albert Sq. Clapham 23
Alchurch Lane, City 418
Bethnal Green 208
Butlals, Billingsgate 50
College Wharf, Lambeth 177
Fish Street Hill 508
Gracechurch St. 267
Lincolns Inn 61
Paddington 22
Pancras Lane, City of London 426
St. Andrew Undershaft 3
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital 4
St. Dunstans West 3
St. Mary Axe 574
Tower Hamlets Cemetery 330
Upper St. Islington 242
Low Layton, Essex 148
Lynn Regis, Norfolk 569
Lynsted, Linstead 49
Madras Sea 432
Maidstone 61, 62, 66
Maindec ?, Monmouthshire 518
Malta 534
Manchester 361
Mereworth 122
Milton next Gravesend 65, 207, 262,
376, 511, 573
Montreal 269
Nevin, North Wales 392
New Cross 530
New Zealand 99, 235
Newcastle upon Tyne 259
Norfolk 60Northfleet
Amelia Terrace 534
Botany Bay Pond 616
Crete Hall 308, 608
Dockyard 337, 501
Dover Road 585, 593
Dundale Farm 695
Huggen’s College 106, 261,262,265,
282,387,425,531,532,554,565,690
Manor House 251,416,417, 429, 508
Old Crete Hall 16
Orme House 14
Perry Street 23, 303, 419, 471, 596
Rosherville 501, 515
The College 292
Walnut Tree Villa, Perry St. 428
Windfield Bank 96
Wombwell Hall 63, 70a, 70b, 308
Otford 24
Paris 7
Paris, Place Vendome 6
Penn…….434
Pulham St. Mary, Norfolk 623
Purfleet, Essex 203
Red Sea 376
Revell Hall, Herts 425
Richmond 336
Rochester 370, 534
Bath House 534
Cathedral 234
St. Margaret’s 345, 483
Rochford, Essex 388
Rotherhithe 508
Saint Nicholas, Hamburgh 17
Santon Downham Churchyard 234
Sevenoaks 61
Shaiba 230
Sittingbourne 554
Southfleet 497
Southsea 329
St Colan, Cornwall 416
St. Marks, Ocker Hill, Tipton, Staffordshire 416
Suffolk 227
Swanscombe 136, 443
Craylands 179
Thornbury 421
Tilbury 63, 283
Tilbury Fort 283
Timbury? Parish in Ely 497
Trewyn House, Herefordshire 309
Udol, Ross-shire 551
Victoria, Australia 168
Waltham, Leicestershire 501
Wantage, Berks 406
White End Park, Chesham, Bucks 640
Woodland, Dorset 37
Woodlands, Dorset 15
Woodmanstern, Surrey 69
Woolwich 319
General
Forces
1st Life Guards 283
2nd. Batt. Dorset Regiment 230
36th Regt. of Foot 378
H.M.’s 54th Foot 515
H.M.’s. 75th Reg. 416
R.M.L.I. 587
Admiral 73
Captain 13, 63, 70a, 70b, 227, 256, 283,
284, 297, 357, 378, 400, 515, 587
Captain R.N. 253
Chief Officer 378
Commandant 283
Commander 67, 148
General 283
Lieut-Colonel 199, 228
Lieutenant 251, 363
Lieutenant-Colonel 421
Madras C.S. 376
Majesty’s navy 67
Major 283, 586
Major-General 283
Mate 392
R.N. 253
Royal Artillery 16, 227
Royal Navy 148
Senior Ensign 416
West Kent Regiment of Militia 70a, 70b
E.I.C.S. 243, 357
H.E.I.C.S. 241, 250, 251, 542
Hon. E.I. Company’s Maritime
Service 569
Honable East India Company’s Ship
Comet 378
H.M.I.S. 243H.M. Excise 373
H.M. Packet 400
Schooner Profit and Loss 392
Ship "Siam" 376
Ship Agenoria Transport 378
Ship Brig Ruby 475
The Barge ‘William Paxton’ 686
accidentally killed 144, 371, 696
Alderman 44
Bargeman 145
Barrister at Law 429
Bowaters’ Paper Mills 712
Brewer 502
Castle Dockyard 712
Cholera 475
Churchwardens 32b
College of Physicians 4
Collision 459
Consumption 337, 424, 508
Coroner of the Queen’s Bench 393
Crown Office, Temple 393
D.A.A.G. 230
drowned 99, 109, 392, 424, 452, 530, 547, 616, 686
Enamel painter 124
Engineer 164, 612
Fellmonger 117
First Provost of the Guild of S. Botolph 71, 279
Foreman Caulker 206
Governor 73
Greenwich Hospital 73
Guild of St. Botolph 235, 275, 279
Her Majesty’s Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms 227
Higgins Builder & Undertaker 209, 210His Majesty’s independent company of Invalids 63
Hulburd & Son 554
influenza 376
J.P. for the County of Suffolk 16
Killed by a fall of chalk 136
Knight, Bevan & Sturge 164
Lloyds Surveyor 244
Lords of Northfleet Manor 6
Merchant 2, 13, 43, 67
Miller 84
Millwright 212, 509
Northfleet Coal & Ballast Co. 656
Northfleet Dockyard 711
organist 275
Pilcher & Son’s Shipyard 206
Pilot 270
Pitcher’s Folly 712
Pitcher’s Shipbuilding
Establishment 712
Plumber 208
President of the College of Physicians 3
Scuide war 283
servant 59
Sexton 152
shipwrecked on the Coast of Holland 22
Shipwright 61
sliding on the ice 616
Solicitor 388
Surgeon 61, 266, 358, 368, 370, 647
Tonge & Hulburd of Sittingbourne 554
Trinity Pilot 480
Wardens of Rochester Bridge 5, 34
Wheelright 422
?wich Station 400
Yeoman 30, 31, 32a, 46, 95a, 107, 122, 156, 157, 213, 487
Monumental Inscriptions of Newington next Hythe Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Newington next Hythe Church, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In The Chancell.
1. The Altar Peice is very Neat. The Communion Table stands in ye Middle of ye Area.
2. On an Handsome mural Monument, on ye N. Side of the Altar
(now moved to S. Wall of N.C., nr. E. end). (f. 1682 petitn. to Adn’s Court fm. St Clem. Sandwich (A.C. 41, 93) – since it had been abused in former place in mid C., they want it at E. end).[¼ly: 1&4). Or, a + paty fitchy sa. on a chief sa. 3 fleurs-de-lis or.
2&3). Az. a fesse betw. 3 hogs arg.
In pretence: Arg. 3 rings az. on a bend az. 3 pairs of fleurs-de-lis or. Motto: SIS QVOD VIDERI VELIS]. Simplex hoc sacratum est Marmor Memoriae Gulielmi BROCKMAN, de Beachborough, Arm. qui Epitaphium infra insculptum, vivens sibi composuit. viz. Religionem vere Christianam cum Humanitate conjunctam non Superstitione obfuscatam, Hominis esse Gloriam. Spem Futurai, Praesentis esse Solatium. Libertatem naturalem, sine effusâ Licentiâ, maximè amabilem. Imperium magis Tutelam quam Dominationem, Sapientibus habendum. Magistratum, tam ad malos castigandos, quam ad bonos remuniendos, institutum. Traditorum Impunitatem Reipublicae Scabiem, perniciossimam. Astutias Ecclesiasticas nilulominus quam aulicas, detestandas. Vitam privatam quam Theatricam, potius elegandam. Nec non seriam tranquaillam et serenam, Morisotate procul, ambitiosae et dependenti, Vocive Populari, omnino praeferendam; Semper existimavi. W.B. Natus 4 Septembris 1658. Matrimonio junctus Dnae Annae GLYD, per reverendissimum et verè paterno Animo, Doctorem Johm TILLOTSON, Archi Epise: Cantuariensem in Lambethiae Sacello 22 Die Decris. 1692. His nati tres Filij, Gulielmus, Jacobus, et Johannes: quorum Gu: et Jo: Patre vivente, sine Prole, obierunt. Gul. Pater ob. 27 Feb. 1741/2. Anna Uxor obijt 24 Dec. 1730. A Translation of the above Epitaph into English, with ye same Coat, is on a like Monument, on the s. Side of the Altar.
3. On a Brass Plate, fix’d to a Flat Stone. Here lyeth Buried William BROCKMAN, Gent. who departed this Life the xvith Day of Aprill 1605, beinge of the Age of LXXIIII Yeares. Who married Margaret, daughter of Humfrey CLARCKE Esq. yet lyving by whom he had Issue, Henry and Margaret.
4. On Another Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone. Here lyeth buried the Body of Henry BROCKMAN, Sonne of William Brockman Esq. who departed out of this Life the 13th of Septemb. 1622 at the Age of Foure Yeares, and eight Moneths.
5. On Another Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone. Here lyeth the Body of Helen, Daughter of Henry BROCKMAN Esq. Wife of John STROUT, Clearke: who had Issue by her John, Henry, William, Thomas & Helen. Shee departed this Life Oct. 11 1628 being Twentie Five Yeares of Age. Shee shall be saved in Childbearing, having continued in Faith, and Charitye and Holyness with Sobriety. 1. Tim. 2.15. Here also lieth the Body of Helen, Daughter of John and Helen Strout: (I think this John Strout was Rector of Monks Horton. B.F.). Shee departed this Life, Octob. 11 1628 being 6 Weeks old. "Of such is the Kingdom of God". Mar 10.14. Here also, lieth Henry, Sonne of John and Helen STROUT; who departed this Life Octob. 23 1628 being 3 Yeares old. Ingeniosi sunt praecoces.
6. On Another Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone. Here lyeth buried the Bodye of Margaret BROCKMAN, Wife of William Brockman, Gent. deceased, and Daughter of Humfrey CLERKE Esq. who departed this Life the vth Day of February 1610/11 beinge of the Age of LXXIII Yeares.
7. On a Flat Stone. Here lyeth The Lady Ann BOYS, late Wife to Sr. John Boys of Bonnington in Est Kent, Knt. and Daughter to Sr. William BROCKMAN of Bichborowe in this Pish. Shee depearted this Life the 11th of March 1651/2.
8. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Helena, the Wife of Henry BROCKMAN of Newington, Esq. who departed this Life November the 14th Anno Dni. 1642. Aged 70 Yeares.
9. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Katiarin, Daughter of Sr. William BROCKMAN, Knt. who was buried the 13th of December Anno Dni. 1633.
10. On a Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone. Hree lyeth buried Mary BROCKMAN, Daughter of William Brockman of Newington, Esq. who departed her Life 29 May 1631 being of her Age of Two Yeares and Three Months.
11. The Following Inscription is painted on the Wood Work, which parts ye 2 Chancells.
Venerandae et indelebili (sic) Parentûm Memeoriae Gulielmi BROCKMAN (Hen. Brockman de Beachborough Arm. Filij) tam Dei quam Regis verè Militis aurati, et Annae Conjugis (Sun. Bunce de Otterinden, Juris consulti, Filiae Dominae, Caelo et Terrâ amabilissimae. Quorum Ossa, certâ Spe Resurrectionis, hic substrata, reponuntur. Pietas Filialis Jacobi Brockman, Armigeri hanc tennem, Appendicem, summâ cum Reverentiâ dedicavit, Anno. Dom. 1665. W.B. obijt Dec. 6 1654. A.B. obijt Nov. 29 1660.
12. Anno. Dom. 1722. William BROCKMAN of Beachborough Esq. new modelled and refitted this Chancell, and also made the Vault in which are reposited the Remains of his Ancestors and other Relations who had been there interred.
In The North Chancell.
13. On a Flat Stone, inlaid with the Figures of a Man (in a Shroud), a Woman, and three Children. Hic Jacet Thomas CHYLTON qui obijt x Die Augusti, A.Dni M.V. primo (1501) ac pro bono Statû Thomasinae Uxoris ejus.
14. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Zouch BROCKMAN Esq. who died 25 of October Anno Dni 1680. Aged 59 Yeares.
15. On a Monument on the Wet Wall. [¼ly: 1&4). a fesse wavy over all on a bend sinister 3 escallop shells. 2&3). plain over all on a bend sinister 3 escallop shells. a chief, over all, party per fesse, 3 reversed escutcheons in fesse; & ermine]. Here lieth the Body of Christopher PETTEY (Gentm.) Hee died the 26 of October 1668. Aged 39 Yeares. Hee left Issue at his Death 2 Sonnes, and 5 Daughters. John, and Christophar, and Martha, and Elizabeth, and Christian and Alice, and Ann.
16. On Another on the North Wall. [Arg. 3 boars’ heads erased, mouths pointing upward, sa.]. Memoriae Magistri Thomae BOOTHE, hujus Ecclesiae Pastoris venerabilis, et fidissimi; qui excessit ex hâc Vitâ 2 Febuar (sic) Anno Salutis Humanae, 1650/1.
17. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred, Jane, lately the Wife of Zouch BROCMKAN, of the Parish of Cheriton, Esq. and Daughter of Robert EVERING, of Evering, in the County of Kent, Esq. Who had Issue 4 Sonnes and 3 Daughters. She departed this Life Aug. 3 1656. Aged 27 Yeares. Here lieth also the Body of Zouch BROCKMAN, Son of the said Jane and Zouch Brockman: he deceased Oct. .. 1657. Aged 5 Yeares.
In The Body.
18. On The Verge of a Black, Flat Stone, on which are also inlaid the Figures of a Man, a Woman, 2 Sons, 5 Daughters, and the 3 following Coats.[Drawn in line; 2d. ¼ of I. not coloured.
I. ¼ly: 1). BROCKMAN, p.40).
2). Per fesse indented, 3 martlets.
3). Per bend arg. & sa. 2 martlets countercharged & a bend counter-embattled sa. & arg. (party bendwise).
4). Arg. a chevn. & border gu, the latter charged with 8 bezants.
II. No.I. imp. Az. fretty arg.a chief or (ST. LEGER).
III. No.I. imp. 3 swords in fesse, points upward (no tinctures)].
In The North Isle.
19. On a small Stone on ye N. Wall. Here lieth buried Mare SANDFORD, who died the . . of September, 1621.
20. Three Other Flat Stones not legible.
21. This Church consists of the Great, and North Chancells; The Body, and an Isle to the North. In a small wooden Steeple, capt. with a leaded Spire, at ye West End, hang 5 Bells, thus inscribed.
1. Sam. KNIGHT me Fecit. 1725.
2. Ditto.
3. Henry BILTON, Curet. S.K. Me fecit. 1725.
4. William SLODDEN, Thomas TAYLOR, Ch. Wardens, S.K. Fecit. 1725.
5. James BROCKMAN, Esq. S.K. Fecit. 1725.
22. Here lieth buried Henry BROCKMAN of Bitchborough, Esq. Lord of this Manor, who departed this Mortal Life, upon the xxviiith of March, 1630.
23. On a Flat Stone, with ye Figures of a Man and 3 Women in Brass. Pray for the Soulis of Rychard *RYEGE (*as it seems), Alys, Johan, and Kateryn his Wyfes. The which Rychard decessy’d the first Day of September, in the Yeare of Our Lord God, M.V. and XXII (1522). On whose Soules, Jhu have Mercy. Amen.
24. On Another Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone. Doct. Christopherus REITTINGERUS, Natione Hungarus, Professione Medicus; per Septennium Archiaetros Impereratori Russiae, Muscoviae, etc. potentissimo; sepultus fuit in hâc Ecclesiâ trises. Die Mensis Decembris, 1612. Aetatis suae 55.
25. Eight other Flat Stones, none of them legible.
26. In The Church Yard, is an ancient Altar Tomb, not legible, as also Memorials of BROWN, FAGGE, MACKET, MARSHAL, PEPPER, RIGDEN, ROLFE, SLODDEN, TURNER and WATERS.
27. This Church was dedicated to St. Nicholas. It is a Vicarage in the Patronage of James BROCKMAN Esq. The Present Vicar is The Revd. Mr. E. PARKER, who is also Rector of Cheriton. 1759.
28. Dr. GALE, in his Remarks upon Antoninus’s Itinerary, P.86, say (sic) that Roman Coins have been found here, as Urns are at Newington by Sittingbourne.
29. The Hill in this Parish, near Mr Brockman’s House, call’d Beachboroug (sic) Hill, commands a vast prospect toward the Sea; A Bon Fire made on the Top of it, is seen in France.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BILTON 21
BOOTHE 16
BOYS 7
BROCKMAN 2-12, 14, 18, 21, 22, 27, 29
BROCMKAN 17
BROWN 26
CHYLTON 13
CLARCKE 3
CLERKE 5, 6
EVERING 17
FAGGE 26
GLYD 2
KNIGHT 21
MACKET 26
MARSHAL 26
PARKER 27
PEPPER 26
PETTEY 15
REITTINGERUS 24
RIGDEN 26
ROLFE 26
RYEGE 23
SANDFORD 19
SLODDEN 21, 26
STROUT 5
TAYLOR 21
TILLOTSON 2
TURNER 26
WATERS 26Places
Adn’s Court Farm.
St Clem. Sandwich 2
Bonnington 7
Cheriton 17, 27
Evering, Kent 17
Monks Horton 5
Newington
Beachborough 2, 11, 12
Beachborough Hill 27
Bichborowe 7
Bitchborough 22General
Church Wardens 21
NEWINGTON CHURCHYARD M.I.'S
St Mary's, Newington, Surrey with index of names and places at end
A transcription of a Leland L. Duncan field notebook for Newington, location and dedication not given, nor dated but it is assumed to be of one of the very earliest in the series.
Frank Bamping, 11 January 2001
1. In memory of Lucy near 40 years the beloved and respected wife of Christopher Roberts of this Parish who departed this life 20th January, 1827 in her 59th year. Also the above Mr Christopher Roberts who departed this life 26th July 1827 in the 61st year of his age. Likewise near this place lie the remains of Mr John Mears son in law of the above who departed this life 29th July 1827 aged 44 years.
2. The family grave of Mr James Pearson of this parish. Sacred to the memory of Mrs Fanny Pearson wife of the above who died 19th October 1846 aged 72 years. Beloved by all who knew her.
3. A blue ledger stone with a shield of arms within a circle. [obliterated] ......body of Mr Thomas ..... of this parish who departed this life the 21st of January ..... aged..... In hopes. Also of K..... Ho....
4. A large altar tomb. Beneath lie the remains of Mr John Bicknell obijt August 24th 1754 at. 37. Mrs Mary wife of Mr S. Bicknell ob. July 19 1765 at. 41. Mr Richard Bicknell ob. October 9 1765 at. 83. Mrs Jane Drummond ob. December 24 1776 at. 24. Mrs Jane Bicknell ob. December 2 1775 at.59. Mrs Elizabeth Bicknell ob. December 9 1777 at. 85. Miss Harriat Bicknell ob. September 30 1781 at. ? Mrs Hannah Bicknell ob. October 9 1808 at. 64. Mrs Sarah Bicknell Morley ob. March 4 1810 at. 33. Mr Samuel Bicknell ob. February 24 1811 at. 88. Mrs Hannah Wootton Bicknell ob. September 26 1815 at. 27. Miss Abigail Bicknell ob. July 25 1820 at. 24. Mrs Elizabeth Bicknell ob. January 12 1821 at. 64. Mr John Walter Langton ob. June 26 1822 at. 76. Mr William Bicknell ob. November 21 1825 at. 77. Mrs Sarah Langton, widow, of the above. Mr John Walter Langton ob. Janaury 16 1833 at.78. Mrs Ann Back ob. January 17 1843 at. 63. Mrs Dorcas Parner ob. March 14 1843 at. 53.
5. Sacred to the memory of Mrs Elizabeth Robins, relict of Mr John Robins, surgeon of Wivenhoe in Essex, who departed this life January 12th 1801 aged 77 years. Also John Gavin Hay, M.A., who died March 23rd 1806 aged 34 years. Also of Sarah Ann Hopkins wife of Martin Hopkins, esquire, of this parish who died 27th February 1812 aged ?7 years. Also of the above Martin Hopkins who died ...... 1829.
6. Sacred to the memory of Mr Thomas Norman of this parish who departed this life the 7th of May 1806 aged 54 years. Also Mrs Sarah Norman wife of the above who died 24th January 1832 aged 82 years.
7. Sacred to the memory of Mrs Catherine Lamb wife of Mr Joseph Lamb who departed this life the 29th of December 1801 in the 46th year of her age. Also three of her children; Mary Ann aged 5 years and 4 months, Joseph aged 4 months, William aged 5 months. Also Mr Joseph Lamb who died January the 16th 1809 aged 50 years. Likewise Catherine daughter of the above and wife of Mr John Boulter of this parish who died April 10 1844 aged 52 years. Also two of their infant children.
8. To the memory of William Chamberlain who died November 12th 1830 aged 8 months. Mrs Eliza Chamberlain, mother of the above, who died July 22nd 1833 aged 35 years.
9. An obelisk surrounded by iron rails. Sacred to the memory of Richard William, the infant son of John and Harriet Capes of this parish who died on the 7th day of March 1818 aged 5 months. Also of the said Harriet Capes who departed this life on the 29th day of July 1819 aged 39 years. Also of Ellen the mother of the said John Capes who died on the 26th of January 1830 in the 82nd year of her age. Also of Harriet Capes only daughter of the said John and Harriet Capes who died on the 21st day of January 1838.
10. In memory of Ann Byrne, wife of Edmund Byrne late of the parish of St Saviour, Southwark, died April 21st ...... aged.... years.
11. Elizabeth Hendy, relict of Samuel Hendy, gentleman, of New Inn, died 5 April 1814 aged 71 years.
An index to the M.I.s in Newington churchyard
Compiled by Zena Bamping
Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Newchurch Church
The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Newchurch Church, noted by Leland L. Duncan. Transcribed and typed up by Dawn Weeks.
Inscriptions in the churchyard
In the Western position
131. Sarah CASTLE late of New Romney died 18 September 1851 in 59th year. Erected by her friend Sophia BOUDITCH.
132. Violet Minnie GOLDING, died 17 April 1919 aged 3 years.
133. Private W WICKENS, 426 Agricultural Company died 8 December 1918 aged 34.
134. Mary Ann FOWLER died December 1844 aged 52. Erected by the daughter of Archibald STOAKES Esq of this parish in whose family she lived many years.
135. (Large tomb in rails) Archibald STOAKES Esq of Packmanstone Manor in this parish died 12 May 1857 aged 68. Also of his daughter Sophy Anne wife of John JONES died 14 April 1897 and was interred at Dymchurch aged 77. Also above John Jones 24 July 1907 interred at Dymchurch aged 84. Also John Archibald Stoakes Jones of Bromley Common Kent died at Cannes 14 March 1895 aged 39 leaving a widow and 7 children. Also Sophy Ann wife of Archibald Stoakes Esq of this parish who died 13 February 1826 aged 33, leaving a husband and 6 children. Also John Taylor Stoakes, son of above Archibald Stoakes and Sophy Ann his wife died 21 March 1830 aged 5 years. Thomas Stoakes their eldest son died 28 August 1830 aged 17. Mary Ann Stoakes their eldest daughter died 15 December 1832 aged 15. Edward Stoakes their third son died 1 June 1845 aged 23. Archibald Stoakes, second son died 11 April 1854 aged 28. Also Mary Ann PAGE formerly of this parish died at Ashford 2 December 1871 aged 74.
136. John DIVERS died at Brenzett 14 February 1889 aged 61. Jane his first wife died at Ivychurch 14 April 1886 aged 51. Mary Jane daughter of above 17 January 1855 aged 3 months. Leaving surviving his second wife Alice Charlotte.
137. (Footstone) S A T 1837
138. Jesse TOLHURST died 17 October 1890 aged 77. Phoebe his wife died 9 June 1898 aged 83. Sarah Ann daughter of above February 1837 aged 2 years. Left surviving Phoebe Harriette Emily and John.
139. John COLLINS died 16 June 1880 aged 76. Grace his wife 5 November 1884 aged 76.
140. Joseph COLLINGS (sic) died 16 April 1863 aged 20.
141. Mary wife of William PIDDLESDEN of this parish died 19 December 1866 aged 87.
142. William PIDDLESDEN late of this parish died 17 February 1836 aged 61 leaving issue by Mary his wife 5 children: Thomas, William, George, John and Stephen. Jane his daughter died in infancy.
143. (Tomb in rails) Thomas PIDDLESDEN of New Romney died 16 February 1867 aged 64. Mary Ann his wife 18 June 1852 aged 45. Leaving issue Thomas their only son. Thomas son of Thomas and Mary Piddlesden died 14 August 1869 aged 40.
144. (Low tomb in rails) John PIDDLESDEN of this parish died at Ashford, Kent, 10 November 1884 aged 71.
145. (Ditto) Stephen PIDDLESDEN died 27 February 1890. Mary Ann his wife died 28 January 1861. Elizabeth his second wife 4 February 1887. Also the following children of Stephen and Mary Ann Piddlesden: William died 2 September 1850; Martha 16 February 1858; George 15 September 1859; Jane 24 September 1869; Elizabeth 16 January 1869, buried in London.
146. Leah wife of Richard HILLS youngest daughter of late Stephen PIDDLESDEN, died 17 February 1906
aged 53.
147. To the children of William Thomas and Mary Ann LAWS. Henry Edward died 12 March 1875 aged 11 months, Florence Anne 3 March 1875 aged 3 years 5 months; Elizabeth Kate 14 March 1875 aged 5 years.
148. (Cross in front of west door) Rest in Peace. In loving memoryof Thomas Lindsay STACK MA Rector of this parish 1916-1919 died 27 July 1919 aged 59.
Slip west of South porch
149. Mary wife of Thomas PAGE late of this parish died 23 December 1823 aged 56.
150. Thomas PAGE late of Westwell and formerly of this parish died 14 July 1859……
151. Edward son of Thomas and Mary PAGE of this parish died 22 April 1816 aged 16.
Slip east of South porch
152. (Large tomb) Robert? AUSTIN, Yeoman, died November 1809 aged 40. Caroline his wife 1 February 1833 aged 68.
153. George AUSTEN formerly of this parish died 5 February 1875 aged 83.
154. William AUSTEN late of this parish died 27 May 1822 aged 53. Ann his wife 19 January 1848 aged 79. Left surviving 3 sons and 2 daughters viz: Robert, George, William, Mary and Caroline. Ann daughter of above died 19 March 1804 aged 1 year.
Southern position from porch Eastwards
155. ………/ body of …………. / NORRINGTON who ……./ ……… hs life … th day of September / 1678 aged …4 years. He / left issue 2 sons Thomas / and Michael.
156. John WOOD (of this parish) died 11 April 1766 aged 42. Had by Susanna his surviving widow 5 children 3 of which also lie buried near. The others viz Gilbert, Susanna and John survive. Also Susanna his widow died 17 March 1800 aged 67.
157. Elizabeth wife of Gilbert WOOD died 25 November 1783 aged 28. She had issue 3 children.
158. James MOODY died 27 May 1856 aged 63. Phoebe his wife died 18 December 1880 aged 88. Erected by their children.
159. Richard REYNOLDS of this parish, died 18 April 1766 aged 65. Issue by Ann his wife 2 sons and 3 daughters: Michael lieth near this place who died 6 June 1756 aged 16; John; Mary; Elizabeth and Ann survive.
160. Sundial. "Thomas PAGE, churchwarden" (no date or maker’s name)
161. (Opposite south porch) William LILLIE of Sudbury in Suffolk, 13 years Rector of this parish died 1 October 1907 aged 86. Emma his wife 10 January 1918 aged 85.
162. Edward GODFREY of this parish died 4 May 1764 aged 45.
163. Robert AUSTIN, Gent, one of the jurats and several times elected bailiff of this level, died February 1781 aged 59. By Jane his first wife he had 6 children: Ann, Robert and Elizabeth lie here; Jane, Sarah and Robert survive. By Mary his second wife he had 3 children, Ann lies here, William and Mary survive.
164. Julia wife of J T SMITH died 24 March 1887 in 31st year. Elizabeth and John children of the above died in infancy.
165. Mary wife of James COZENS of this parish died 30 October 1856 aged 65.
166. John Pilcher OVENDEN died 7 October 1885 aged 79. Sarah his wife 13 July 1879 aged 71. Rachel daughter of above died 25 January1859 aged 22.
167. Robert HOARE died 8 November 1858 aged 82. Sarah his wife 14 March 1866 aged 71.
At East end of chancel
168. John CHITTENDEN died 27 May 1814 aged 56. Jane his wife 4 October 1836 aged 75. Had issue one son and two daughters: John, Hannah and Elizabeth. John their son died 4 May 1822 aged 18. Hannah CHATFIELD their daughter died 4 February 1837 aged 50, buried at Maidstone. John son of Hannah Chatfield died 26 July 1828 aged 15.
169. Henry OVENDEN late of this parish died 20 January 1862 aged 61. Emily daughter of above died in infancy. Edward son of above 11 November 1854 aged 13. Susannah widow of above died 20 January 1872 aged 69.
170. Margaret wife of Henry OVENDEN late of this parish died 13 April 1832 aged 62. Had issue 7 sons and 2 daughters: Henry, Emily, Charles, John, George, Walter, William, Mary and Edward. George lies buried near who died 23 September 1819 aged 12. Erected by her children. The above Henry Ovenden died 24 August 1844 aged 84.
North side
171. Walter OVENDEN of this parish died 2 February 1874 aged 65. Harriett Norton wife of above died 9 October 1890 aged 78. Also Susannah, Mary, Harriette, Emily and Louisa children of above. Leaving 9 children: William, Charles, George, Walter, Margaret, Eliza, Rose Alice and Grace.
172. William Ford MORTLEY died 16 March 1873 aged 15 weeks. Harry Mortley 23 August 1871 aged 10 months.
173. William Ford MORTLEY died at Gammons Farm, Newchurch 4 August 1875 aged 31 leaving a widow and 6 children.
174. (Cross by north porch) Jane Gee wife of the Reverend William COBB, Rector and Vicar of this parish born 9 September 1820, died 13 November 1877.
175. Under east window of north aisle is a stone in spiked iron rails, inaccessible, but the inscription seems illegible.
176. Under east window of south aisle are two coffin-shaped stones. One is illegible the other is to Elizabeth GILES who died 1843 aged 24.
In the church
177. (Mural north aisle) In this churchyard are interred the remains of Thomas only son of the late Thomas and Mary Ann PIDDLESDEN. He died at New Romney on 14th of August 1869 aged 40. Also the remains of John Piddlesden, uncle of the above Thomas Piddlesden who died at Ashford, Kent, 10 November 1884, aged 71.
Index of Names and Places
Name Index
Austen 153 154
Austin 152 163
Bouditch 131
Castle 131
Chatfield 168
Chittenden 168
Cobb 174
Collings 140
Collins 139
Cozens 165
Divers 136
Fowler 134
Giles 176
Godfrey 162
Golding 132
Hills 146
Hoare 167
Jones, 135
Laws, 147
Lillie 161
Moody 158
Mortley 172 173
Norrington 155
Ovenden 166 169 170 171
Page 135 149 150 151 160
Piddlesden 141 142 143
144 145 146 177
Reynolds 159
Smith 164
Stack 148
Stoakes 134 135
Tolhurst 138
Wickens 133
Wood 156 157
Places Index
Ashford, Kent 144 177
Brenzett 136
Bromley Common, Kent 135
Cannes 135
Dymchurch 135
Ivychurch 136
London 145
Maidstone 168
New Romney 131 143 177
Newchurch:-
Packmanstone Manor 135
Gammons Farm 173
Sudbury, Suffolk 161
Westwell 150General
Bailiff 163
Churchwarden 160
Gentleman 163
Jurat 163
Private, 426 Agricultural Company 133
Rector 148 161 174
Vicar 174
Yeoman 152
Monumental Inscriptions from inside New Romney Church
Monumental Inscriptions from Inside New Romney Church.
New Romney Book 1Front cover
On the house opposite the Victoria Hotel H / IC / 1746
359. On north wall of sanctuary
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Julia Lett SOUTH widow of the Reverend Richard Musfratt??? South who passed away May 7 1916. This tablet was erected by the parishioners of New Romney as a mark of esteem and admiration of her faithful work in the parish.
South aisle
320. 2 wings charged with fleur de lys On a bend 3 fleur de lis between 3 ? chev engrali? erm between 3 ? trefoils Here lieth interred Susannah wife of Edward BACHELOR (daughter of Paul Loftie??? of Smeeth) who departed this life May ye 5 1755 aged 60 years. She left issue 6 children (viz) Elianour, Edward, Anna-Maria, Elisabeth, Ann and Margaret. Here also lieth the above first named Edward Bachelor who departed this life / September ye 17 1768 / aged 83 years. He was many years a Jurat of this corporation / the best of fathers / and a sincere friend /.
321. Here lieth interred ye body of Edward BACHELER Son of Edward Bacheler by Susanna his wife who departed this life / January ye 22 1768 aged 45 years / He was one of ye Jurats of this Corporation and once Mayor.
322. Here lieth the body of Jane daughter of Edward BACHELER by Susanna his wife. She died September ye 10 1743 aged 28 years. Near this place lie also eight more of their children viz 3 sons and 5 daughters. Also the remains of Anna Maria Reynolds daughter of Edward and Susanna Bacheler who departed this life the 3rd / of July 1786 aged 61 years /.
322a. Small stone. EB 1721
323. Out of a ducal coronet a demi leopard ramp. Chev between 3 cocks Chev between 3 bulls heads couped. Here lieth interred ye body of Robert COBB / sometime mayor of this town and port / son of Robert Cobb of Reculver. / He married Catherine the daughter of Thomas Curteis? of Ashford by whom he left issue four sons viz John, Robert, Thomas and Benjamin. He departed this life 15 day of December 1727 aged 55 years. Also the bodies of Catherine his wife who died May the 5th 1751 aged 75 years. Catherine daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Cobb who died the 9th of the same month aged 3 years.
324. Demi bear (?) out of a crown 3 cocks Cross ???? within a bordure ???? (not on left side) Here lyeth the body of Benjamin COBB fourth son of Robert Cobb and Catharine his wife. He married Catharine daughter of Allen Grebell of Rye, Gentleman, by whom he had five children Catharine, Mary, Ann, Benjamin and Thomas. The four last survived him. Seven times he served the office of mayor of this corporation and being again elected he died during his mayoralty October ye 6th 1757 aged 40 years. (2 lines cut out)
The following are in the 14th century part above the step:-
325. Demi? bear out of crown Chev. between 3 cocks Here lieth the body of John COBB who departed this life the 23rd of August 1731 in the 33rd year of his age. Also the body of Robert Cobb. He died March the 6th 1734 in the 35th year. Beneath in the entrance to the vault of Smith Cobb constructed 1823 Reposed thereunder in hope of heavenly grace are the remains of those here inscribed. Sarah Cobb born 10 August 1793 died 18 December 1823. Sarah Coates Cobb born 28 August 1823 died 21 November following. Smith Cobb born 18 February 1786 died 17 January 1833. Also the Reverend Benjamin Cobb MA Son of the above Rector of Newchurch 1870-1875. Born 16 May 1820 died 19 July 1875. And Ann Elizabeth his wife. Born 22 January 1831 died 22 August 1909.
326. Cobb impaling cross ???? a bordure engrailed?? (not on left side) Here lieth the body of Catherine relict of Benjamin COBB and daughter of Allen Grebell Gentleman of Rye in Sussex. She died 1st February 1785 aged sixty three.
327. In chief 3 wolves heads erased 2 bars ? 3 demi lions or lions jambs? Here lieth interred the body of Peter KNIGHT of …………… towne and port of ……………….ney Gentleman sonne ………….. Knight deceased …………….the said town………….. He married ? Knight of Piddington in the county of Northants and York? Rebekah the daughter of John PL?????? Gentleman and ………… of the Tov….. and who …………..e of ………….d Rebekah ?3 …………….and 7 daughters (viz)…………… Rebekah, Elizabeth and Peter. Also deceased whose bodies lieth here interred under this ……………..This life the 18th of ………….. Anno Dom 1(?7) ………..
328. A lion or bear? ramp no erest? Here lyeth ye body of Johanna the wife of John HUNT of this towne, Gentleman, who dyed in childbirth of a daughter buried with her the 18th of April 1682 in the 24 yeare of her age and left issue one sonne. In this deaths cruelty you see who with the fruite shakes down ye tree Yet is his malice all in name For tree and fruite shall spring againe. Crack in stone ?erum Resurgam
In the South Chancel
329. ody of John / hn MASCALL / pew He departed ary 1746 rs
330. Here …….. the body of W…………?m? WILCOCK youngest sonne of Robert / …………….. times Jurat of this / ……………………… John and Robert ………………of …………….wife Elizabeth who lived …………. the moth……… Be / and dying? ………….. In the …………..mbe / He dyed April ye III the ………. ean of his age Anno 1642. They died Iv…. 2…….. 27 28 An….ntd ………….rst…………….of th………………………..no …………………ni 1642.
331. Here lieth interred the body of Humphrey WIGHTWICK Jurat of this town. He departed this life March 17 17-0 aged –2 years. He married Mary only daughter of Ed……d (?Edmund) Marten Gentleman by whom he left issue two sons and four daughters. Here also lieth interred ye body of Humphrey son of ye abovenamed Humphrey Wightwick and Mary his wife. He married Ann daughter of John Coates of this town by whom he had issue 9 children, three lie buried here the rest are surviving. He died the 12th of July 1758 aged 43 years. Near this place lieth buried Ann the affectionate wife of HW sic the younger who died the 13 December (?1792 or 1802) aged 84 years.
332. William WIGHTWICK died 14 October 1781 aged 7 months.
333. Nor? WIGHTWICK who died April – 1785 aged 8 months. Thomas Wightwick died the 2 October 179-
334. A stone with 1799.
335. SW died in 17(?5)7
336. In memory of Richard WIGHTWICK who died ye 17 March 1783 aged 63 years.
337. A tile JW 1792.
338. Here lieth interred the body of Joseph PHILPOT, Gentleman, (son of Joseph Philpot of ye parish of Worth? near Sandwich) who departed this life / September ye 11 1768 / aged 67 years / Here also lieth the body of / Edward Elsted / many years Riding Officer of this place / He died the 4th November 1787 / aged 51 years / and left issue by Affra his wife / 6 children (viz) Sarah, Richard, Edward, / Affra Katherine and Philpot. / Here also lieth the body of / Affra Elsted relict of the above / Edward Elsted who died / 5 September 1812 aged 77 years.
339. A cock Here lieth interred ye body of Robert WILCOCKE / Gentleman, Master of Artes of Magdalen Hall in / Oxford third son unto Robert Wilcocke Gentleman / sometime Jurat of this town who died / July the 18 Anno domini 1665 being 59 years of age.
340. Altar tomb with brass inscription on top:- Here lyeth buried the bo/dye of Richard STUPPENYE / Jurate of this town in t/he first yeare of King Henry VIII who / dyed in the XVIII yeare of the / sayde Kynges reigne of wh/ ose memorye Clement St/up -penye of the same port his / great grandsonne hath / caused this tombe to be / new erected for the use of the / Auncient? meeting and elec/tion of maior and jurats / of this port town June / the 10th Anno Domini 1622
341. Here lieth interred the body of Edmund MARTEN Gentleman son of Edmund Marten Gentleman formerly Freeman of this town and port. He married Elizabeth only daughter of John Young of ye Antient towne of Rye in ye county of Sussex Gentleman by whom he left issue one daughter named Hester. He departed this life November ye 24 1727 aged 42 years. Here also lieth interred the body of Mrs Elizabeth Marten only wife of Mr Edmund Marten of this town and only daughter of John Young of ye antient town of Rye in ye county of Sussex Gentleman by whom she left issue one only daughter named Hester. She departed this life February ye ….. aged 34 years. Here also lieth interred the …………. Hester Marten only daughter …………. Marten and Elizabeth his ………….departed this life ye 5th day ………… aged 13 years.
342. Here lies buried ye body of Edmund MARTEN son of Edmund Marten and Elizabeth his wife he died ye 13 of April 1720 aged 2 years and a half. Also John Marten an infant.
343. Here lieth the body of Elizabeth MARTEN daughter of Edmund Marten and Elizabeth his wife who departed this life February 6 1725 aged 8 months. Here also lie ye body of John Young Marten son of Edmund Marten and Elizabeth his wife who departed this life June 13 1726 aged seven weeks.
344. ………………. uried the body / old stone MARTEN daughter / coffin Marten and Elizabeth / here departed this life / aged 3 months. Also Ann Marten another of their daughters who departed this life 26 January 1723 at the age of six months.
345. On two small stones let into what was the altar pavement of the south chapel …………………… of (?K)…../ …………………….. WILCOCKE / IVRAT who resigned his soule unto God the 25 day ???/I I’ILL FE YE of (APR) /…………………F HIS AGE 45 ……. N……….1--9 (?1649)
347. Tablet on east wall of the south chancel (south of eastern window) Thomas LANCASTER who was captain of ye militia of this town many years and mayor of this corporation many time and supported ye canopy over Queen Caroline at ye coronation October ye 11 1727 lyed invaulted in this place. He intermarried with Mary one of ye daughters of Mr Whitfeld of Biddenden who lyes beside him. He died ye 9th day of December 1728 aged 52 years. She died ye 16 day of May 1722 aged 47 years. A lion passant ??????? Whitfeld
346. On floor of altar pace south chapel partly covered by the organ 3 battle axes on a cross 5 pheons / vault are deposited / of Elizabeth wife of / jamin COBB / organ ter of John Rolfe Gentleman / arch 25 1782 aged 28 years. / thout / ssue / ane his second wife / Smith, Gentleman of Dymchurch / he 30th 1799 aged 32 years. / hildren were / ovember? 20? 1792 aged 11 months / hter died January 12 1798 / here interred / g are / ust 14 1811 aged 26 years / in the body of the church / September 5 1834 aged 47 years buried / in London
Charles buried in the body of the church Catharine died March 13 1867 buried at Ticehurst
Mary Anne Louisa died May 10 1807 aged 14 years buried in London
Eliza Robert and Thomas twins the above Benjamin Cobb died December 7 1835 aged 82 years interred at Calais.
348. On north side of eastern window Here lieth Isaac WARQUIN MD / born at St Quentin, Picardy in France who fled from / persecution found refuge in New Romney in 1684 where he continued in the practice of physick with success and genuine applause. And adorned this towne and port with useful learning and a truly christian charity. He died June ye 17 1725 aged 61 To whose memory this is erected by his executor John Deffray AM
349. On the south wall of wall dividing south chancel from chancel
Here under lyeth the body of Marjorie daughter of Peter KNIGHT Vicar of this place and to Margarett his wife who was baptised April 12th 1635 and was buried March 30 1636.
350. Mural tablet south wall In memory of Mrs Jane RUSSELL who died March 14 1869 aged 85 years.
351. Tablet to Thomas MATE born in this parish 8 December 1778 died at Taunton, Somerset, 4 October 1852.
Also Richard Pike Mate Vicar of Wymeswold Leicestershire late Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge only son of above died 6 June 1856 in 39th year. And within 9 months his youngest sister Elizabeth Martha Mate died at Taunton 19 March 1857 aged 41. And on 29 May 1862 aged 82 Elizabeth relict of above Thomas Mate and with those of her husband and two children her remains rest in a vault in the cemetery of Taunton.
352. Mural tablet John WALKER being??? only surviving son of John Walker Esquire by Ann his first wife daughter of Edward and Susannah Bacheler / died February 18 1857 aged 83. He was Mayor of this town and port 9 times. Harriet his wife youngest daughter of Edward and Mary Dering died April 27 1825 aged 45. They had issue 4 sons and 1 daughter John Dering, Edward Dering, Henry Bacheler, William Dering, and Charlotte Elizabeth. John Dering Walker died 31 May 1830 aged 26. Charlotte Elizabeth wife of George Bassett Jones died 15 February 1854 aged 39 Their remains are interred in the churchyard. ?az 3 mural crowns or arg a ??? ???
353. Mural John Dering WALKER JP only son of William Dering and Catherine Walker born at New Romney November 3 1847 died at Ivychurch January 2 1902 aged 54. This tablet also the tombstone in the churchyard were erected by public subscription in appreciation of the untiring and valuable services rendered by him to the district as – county councillor, Chairman of the Board of Guardians and Rural District Councillor Bailiff of Romney Marsh and Councillor of this borough.
354. Brass In loving memory of Annie--Frederica STRINGER the wife of Charles Stringer born in Penang July 15 1863 and died October 13 1913 while on a visit to Victoria British Colombia. Erected by her children.
355. Brass To the glory of God and in loving memory of Richard Rothwell DAGLISH. the chamber was built and the machines for blowing the organ constructed at the expense of his widow Laura Daglish July 15 1910. Also to the glory of God and in fond remembrance of Harry Rothwell Daglish son of the above this church was endowed in the sum of one thousand pounds for the preservation of the organ under the will of Laura Daglish who passed away beloved by all January 25 1915.
356. Brass To the glory of God and in affectionate memory of Charles STRINGER the dearly loved husband of Annie-Frederica Stringer and son of the late William and Mary Stringer of this town. For many years a resident of Singapore Straits ???????? and for some years member of the Legislative Council of that colony called to rest at Homburg VD Höhe 6 July 1905 aged 59. As many as are led by the spirit of God they are the sons of God Rom viii 1.4 This tablet is erected by his widow and children ? parte??? percher or and sa 2 egles in chfand flew de??? in base all counterchanged Beasts? dragon head holding a cross ??? ??????? Spem Longam? Reseces
357. Brass In loving memory of Thurston STRINGER Commander in the Royal Navy, second son of the late William and Mary Stringer of this town who died in the service of his Queen and country on 11 February 1886 aged 46 years and was buried in the European Cemetery at Bankok Siam where a memorial has been placed over his grave by his shipmates the officers and men of HMS Agamemnon.
End of those in south aisle
In the High Chancel there are only a few slabs – in the centre is a stone engraved
364. Odiarne COATES and others with
365. GCC 1821
366. MC 1809
367. George CHILDREN 1812
360. East window to parents and brothers by surviving members of the STRINGER family 1888 with arms as on brass.
361. Before presbytery steps Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of / Sally wife of William COATES / She died in the / parish of St Saviours Southwark the tenth day of March 1816 / aged forty five years / leaving issue Sarah, Henry Wise, William and Margaret / Margaret died 3rd day of July 1817 aged seventeen years / and is buried here / In the same vault are also / the remains of William Coates Esquire. / He died the 21st April 1825 / aged fifty five years.
362. Between choir stalls and presbytery steps Arthur KIGHT AM? Rector and Vicar of New Church died 18 March 1765 aged 60 and is here interred As is Anna his wife who departed 28 February 1756 aged 51 and also Arthur Sedgwick their grandson who died 18 May 1765 aged one year and three months.
363. Almost covered by choir stalls - The l………/Gover……………/ who d……………/ He m…………… / Art……………… / of…………………/ who………………/ 3…………………/ 5 chil ……………/ Marga……………/ He ………………/ elde………………/ Edwa…………… / his w……………../ the 22……………/. in the 37 year of her age.
370. Tablet high up between arches on south side to Odiarne COATES Esquire one of the Jurats of this corporation died 5 February 1798 aged ?55
368. Tablet high up on north side To George CHILDREN Esquire? of this parish who died without issue on the 12 April 1812 aged 40 leaving Elizabeth the wife of William Wightwick, Sarah Children spinster and Jane Russell widow his three sisters and co-heiresses.
369. Another high up between arches on north side near the altar: to Margaret CHILDREN wife of George Children Esquire who died – May 18?02 or 3 aged 4?3 years. She had by her former husband Odiarne Coates Esquire 2 daughters and 2 sons viz Esther, Ann, Baker and Odiarne.
358. Brass on north sanctuary wall To the glory of God and in loving memory of Richard Musfratt SOUTH MA Priest 39 years Rector of this parish died February 11 1915 aged 78. Erected as a mark of respect and esteem by his parishioners and friends.
See front cover for last in High Chancel.
On the national school:- This house and the National School Room were erected by subscription on ground presented to the charity by Mrs Sarah CHILDREN of this parish February 3rd 1820
At the New Inn the Georgian addition has EE 1711 on the lead water head. In the yard the cart shed has I G M 1822 (?Ivanclark????)
On an out house of the New Inn EM 1838
On cottages in lane at back of Cinque Ports Arms 18 S 21 IW
This hospital being the gift of John SOUTHLAND Gentleman Anno 1610 was rebuilt at ye charge of Sr Robert AUSTEN and Sr Henry FURNESS Baronets Anno 1734 And was further endowed by Thomas BAKER Gentleman Anno 1734 and by Richard Rothwell DAGLISH Anno 1908 MRCS On a brick below IM 1734
New Romney Book 2Nave371. At eastern end in front of present corporation pew north side:- Here lieth the body of Mary wife of Augustin GREENLAND and daughter of John Norman Gentleman by Ann his wife. She departed this life August / the 31 1746 aged 47 years /. Here also lyeth the body of the above named Augustine Greenland. He was one of the Jurats of this corporation and dyed February the 13 1761 aged 69 years.
372. Next bit a stone EN 1750
373. Next to above ;- Here lyeth ye body of Daniel NORMAN who dyed November the --- Anno Domini …………………… years.
374. In the centre aisle near litany desk:- Flat. A large stone. Chev between 3 cocks Here ies the body of Anne COBB youngest daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Cobb. She died May the 18th 1794 aged 43 years. Charles third son of Benjamin Cobb Esquire and Anne his wife. He was First Lieutenant of HMS Castillan and killed by a cannon shot in action with the first flotilla off Bologne 21st September 1811 aged 23 years.
375. A large stone which had an inscription cut along the edge now defaced.
376. Flat Sub hoc marmore recondunter cinere Mariae dilectissimae uxoris Gulielmi Finch Gen Quae obijt XVII die Januarii An Dom MDCXCIV ætat XXII per brevis quidem sed post se reliquit tres optimae spei Filias Annam Mariam et Elizabethan Quibis plures multo plures annos Omninari saltem exoptare fas est ut her long???em vitam maternas virtutes imiternur et compleant.
377. A small stone 1746
End of those in the nave.
North aisle beginning at west.
378. Flat stone. Here lieth the body of James eldest son of James RALFE of the parish of Burbage in the county of Wilts Gentleman He departed this life / March 28 1771 aged 42 years /. Also Catherine Ralfe only daughter of Thomas and Catherine Ralfe and niece of the above named James Ralfe who departed this life February 8th 1810 (or 6) aged 43 years.
379. flat Here lies interred John Edward WILSON Vicar of Selling. He married Anne daughter of Thomas and Ann Odiarne by whom he had 4 children Thomas, Sarah, John and Anne. Sarah died an infant and lies buried here. The others survive, the youngest being born 6 weeks after his decease. He lived and died a Christian with hopes full of immortality May 12 1761 aged 32 years. Here also lies interred the body of John one of the aforementioned sons of the said John Edward Wilson and Anne his wife. He died February the 23rd 1767 aged 7 years. Here also lies interred the body of Thomas Wilson the other son of the above named John Edward Wilson and Anne his wife. He died 26 April 1779 aged 22 years.
380. Flat Here lieth interred Thomas WILSON Gentleman. He married Sarah daughter of Joseph? Coates Jurat of this town and port by whom he had issue two sons and two daughters. Thomas and Sarah lie buried here. John Edward and Ann are surviving. He bore a long and painful illness with exemplary patience: so with a noble and pious resignation did he meet his date the 19 of February Ad 1755 æt 52. Here also lieth the body of Anne daughter of Thomas and Sarah Wilson Obiit October 4 Ann Domini 1755 ætatis suae 24. Also here lieth the body of Sarah wife of the said Thomas Wilson who departed this life the 23rd of May1783 aged 80 years.
381. Brass Chev between 3 blazing suns Priez d’lalme Willia Holyng- broke qe dema le / VIII / M? October lan de grace MCCC l XXV.
The foregoing are in the North Aisle of the nave proper. The following are in the 14th century part above the step:-
382. Here …… nder lieth bu..ied th… of Anne the wife of Daniel NORMAN of London Esquire, Vicount of Jersey. Thay were ma…… ??????? 19 of December Ann…….. lived in love and peace …………… st 18 dayes during which ……………e………….d…..v…. 3 sonnes Daniell……………. l and John. The 2 first deceased th… on…. at 7 mounthes and 20 dayes….The other at one mounth and 10 dayes of their ages. She departed this life the 6……January Anno 1675…… mounthes and 5 days aft…….birth of the last sonn now living in the 36 yeare of her age She was the only daughter of Thomas Freebody of Vdimor? Gentleman and widow of Nicholas Durant of this towne Jurat.
383. 4 fleur de lys, 3 hearts, 3 crows Here lyeth the body of Nicolas DURANT Gentleman sonne of Thomas Durant Gentleman both jurats and sometime mayors of this town who married Anne the daughter of Mr Thomas Freebody and l……lived ye 32 was married 7 yeares She?????? died August 25 Anno 1649 Here lieth ye body of Mary Durant widow of Thomas Durant Jurat and some time mayor of this towne who left issue Thomas, Stephen, Nicholas, Mary, Elizabeth and Robert. She was daughter of Thomas Freebody of Frittenden Ob 17 February 1724 æt 71.
384. Leopard ?a dog sitting and looking back Crest – a leopard sejant reguard achev between 3 human hearts Here lyeth interred ye body of Thomas FREEBODY Gentleman who had issue by Mary his wife the daughter of Thomas Rucke of Hamonsole Yeoman one sonn and one daughter. He departed this life ye 20th of April 1682 aged 41 years. Here lyeth also Mary the daughter of the said Thomas and Mary Freebody who departed this life ye 7 day of May 1678 aged one mounth.
385. A fleur de ly.. lion pattée Here lie the remains of Thomas NORMAN Gentleman one of the Freemen of this corporation He departed this life the 14 day of September 1783 in the 82nd year of his age. His character in life was that of an indulgent husband and a kind and good master. Here also lieth interred Mary his living and affectionate wife who departed this life the 28 day of February 1790 aged seventy nine years.
386. A roman lamp alight lion passant Here lieth ye body of Ann the wife of William HAFFENDEN who departed this life February the 1st 1725 aged 44 years. Here also lieth ye body of William Haffenden who departed this life March the 21st 1734 aged 52 years. He left issue by Ann his wife one son and 2 daughters viz George, Ann and Elizabeth. And also the body of George son of William Haffenden who departed this life February the 12 1762 aged 45 years. He left issue 3 children (viz) Catherine, John and Ann.
387. A cross pattée Here lieth interred the body of Stephen BRETT Gentleman youngest son of Thomas Brett late of Snave Gentleman, Jurat of this towne and thris mayor and once Bayliffe to Yarmouth? one of ye barons that did beare ye royale canopye at ye coronation of Kinge Charles the second and Captain of ye Trained? Band who departed this life 29 of October Ano Dm 1669 in the 41 yeare of his age and last yeare of his mayoralty. He left issue by Judith his wife the daughter and heiresse of James Claybrooke Gentleman also Jurat of this town Ann, Thomas and Stephen born ye 30 of March after his fathers deathe. Hodie mihi eras tibi Here also lieth ye body of Stephen Brett Gentleman son of the above said Stephen Brett once mayor of this town who departed this life ye 6 day of May Anno Dm 17(?1)3 July??? 44th year of his age.
388. di / mas RALFE of / ounty of Wilts / in Majestys / n- guards / g. He settled / ine (italics) / affenden Jurat / He has left issue / Thomas / life / of December 1772 / s / moestissimis / am / above named / lfe / cer 23 1823 (lefthand side covered by a pew)
389. Coat / Here lie / Stephe / Stephe / this towne / 26th / He / and by hi / young / to / W
(righthand side covered by a pew)
390. Hereunder lieth the body of Judith BRETT widow of Stephen Brett Gentleman and daughter of James Claybrooke Gentleman who departed ye 13 of August Anno Di 1674 in the 46 yeare of her age Non mortua sed data somno.
391. A large altar tomb
On north side Here lieth interred the body of Thomas TOOKEY Gentleman Jurat of this town and once maior and bayliffe to Yarmouth /? who had issue by Sibbill his wife two daughters Joane and Mary. He died the 28th of March Anno 1653 aged 53 years. Alsoe here lieth interred the body of Sibbil the wife of the said Thomas Tookey (and daughter of Thomas Bate of Lid and Joane his wife). She dyed the 7 of September Anno 1656 aged 53 years.
South side Under these two stones three of one family who did so well agree they seemed but one to be ………… loving so no doubt …………ey live though life’s run out eere living now ther’s none But she who laid each stone
East end
West end
392. flat 6 ???? 3 crowns Here lieth interred ye body of Mary TOOKEY youngest daughter ?????? Thomas Tookey and Sibbil his wife who dyed the 29 of September Anno Dm 1656 in the 21st year of her age. Here lieth interred John Tookey some time mayor of this town. He left issue by Jane his wife four children viz Margaret Elizabeth Jane and John. He died August ye 7 1731 aged 49. Here also lieth Jane daughter of John and Jane Tookey age 22
She died May ye 17 1752 aged 34.
393. Flat ??????? 3 crows erm? Under this stone lieth buried Edward GOULSTONE / Esquire sixth sone of John Goulstone of Widdall in ye county of Hertford Esquire one of ye Protonotaeries of / the Kings Bench at Westminster who tooke to wife / Joane ye daughter and heyre of Thomas Tookey of / this place Gentleman who lived in wedlocke one / one yeare and one month and had one only sone Edward / Like a phenix he resolved with ashes ye fifth day / of August in ye six and thirtyeth yeare of his age / and in ye twentyeth yeare of ye reigne of Kinge / Charles ye Second and in ye yeare of our Lord God / One thousand six hundred sixty and six /. Non hic in aeternum damnatus ressurgam iterum. / Here lyeth the body of Mrs Joan Goul- ston / late of Tutsham Hall in this county the / eldest daughter of Thomas Tookey of / New Romney Gentleman the widdow of ye above / named Edward Goulston Esquire who died / the 20th of June 1699 aged 68 and left issue / Edward Goulston Esquire of Tutsham Hall/. Here lieth Jane widow of John Tookey Gentleman. She / died 2nd February 1759 aged 70 years and left one daughter / (viz) Elizabeth.
394. Flat with matrix of.
395. Brass of Thomas LAMBERT 24 August MDXIV
396. flat Here lieth interred Margaret widdow of George DAWES Gentleman eldest daughter of Mr John and Jane Tookey. She left issue two daughters viz Grace and Jane. She died June ye 10 1752 aged 40years.
397. Slab with matrix of and on the lower end of this reversed: John TOOKEY died June the 1-th 1757 aged 5- years.
398. A fine raised coffin lid with cross 14th century.
399. Flat In memory of Baker COATES Esquire who departed this life / on the 20 of January 1785 / aged 43 years / and during his mayoralty. His widow deeply sensible of the loss she has sustained? by the death of so kind and indulgent a husband has placed this stone here as a mark of respect to the dead and as a token of gratitude in the living???
400. Small stone John CEARY Junior died in 1729
401. Flat Elizabeth COATES Relict of Baker Coates Esquire She died August 12 1803 aged 63 years.
402. Small stone William ANSELL died August ye 30 1730 aged 44 years.
403. A stone with matrix About 4 ????? ? merchant marks inscription.
404. Flat small. Edward CRAYFORD died May the 19 1737 aged 30 years. Edward Crayford Junior died February 6 1736 aged 5 months.
405. On the back of a pew in south chancel are 2 panels inscribed as follows:
To the pious / memory of Sir? Henry FURNESE? knight? and / Baronet who out of / his great zeal and affection for this / town and corporation / of New Romney / ordered this chancel / to be beautifyd and / adorned at his own / cost to the Glory of / God and the honour / of the church /. As also the Mayor and Jurat seats 1712. To the Honour / of Sir Robert Furnese / Baronet one of the / Combarons of this / town and port of / New Romney who / completed this / pious work so / liberally begun / by Sir? Henry Furnese / his father whom / he succeeds in honour and estate. Of this work two panels remain of the ceiling of the chancel. dog ????? ???? red hand the other crest black dog no quarter 6 ??? starts arg Arg a talbto hound ????? with a bordure sa but no bordure here. The Furnese’s were of Sandwich and Waldershare.
406. On south wall Tablet to John RUSSELL of the Priory many years Jurat of this corporation and 8 times mayor of this town and port died 27 January 1863 in his 74th year.
407. Monument? on wall Near this place is interred the body of Ann wife to Nicholas DURANT Jurat of this town and port by whom she left issue Mary Nicholas, John and Ann. She died June ye 23rd 1722 to whose memory this monument is erected. Above 4 fleur de lys Below are 16 lines of verse.
408. Brass on wall In loving memory of Florence Elizabeth NICHOLLS wife of W J C Nichols MA of the College Littlestone on Sea who passed away on 5 of September 1909. This tablet is erected by the Old Boys of the College in remembrance of her many acts of kindness her noble character and her sterling worth.
409. Tablet on wall Mrs Mary CORNWALL died 2 June 1840 aged 72 and whose remains are deposited near this spot. Erected by the sons and daughters of the late Reverend Patrick Maxwell in whose family and that of his wife, daughter of the late John Sawbridge, Esquire of Olanhigh? in this county. She was a valued and faithful servant for nearly 50 years.
410. Mural tablet Bacheler WALKER Esquire died April 17 1841 aged 70. Sarah widow of John Walker Esquire died March 29th 1832 aged 92.
This ends those in the south aisle proper up to the platform for the altar (now the vestry). In this are the following: An alter tomb on south side blocking the north procession door to the high altar. On west end of this: – LD
New Romney Book 3
North Chapel on old altar platform411. On east wall north side of window Near this place lyeth buried the bodys of John BASSETT Gentleman and Margaret his wife. They both dyed very suddenly and within one month and five days of each other as you may read on the stone under which they lay buried leaving no issue. He left several charitable legacies and the bulk of his estate to the children of his two nephews Thomas and John Edwards at whose expense this monument is
erected.
413. East wall south side of east window Here lieth interred the body of Richard BAKER Gentleman, Jurat and eight times mayor of this corporation. He maryed Martha daughter of John Anenden???? Gentleman. He died April 27 1725 æt 74 and left issue by (?her one son). Here also lieth interred Thomas Baker son of Richard Baker, Gentleman. He departed this life December ye 21st 1734 æt 37 whose death by all is much lamented. his life being exemplary, virtuous and charitable following the example of his deceased father at his death that the poor might not forget their kind benefactor. He left a valuable endowment to the Hospital of the four widows in this town and port and five pounds per annum to the poor of the parish to be paid perpetually on 14th day of October. To whose memory this monument is erected by John Coates, Gentleman, his heir and ?????? Christian stop and consider this double instance of ….. charity work whilst ????? day the night cometh when no man can work.
415. Altar tomb south side blocking procession door:- On west end Here lieth the body of Richard BAKER Minister of Gods Word AS ALSO late Govern..r OF THE Hospital of……………….of……….. OH……………This to…………………. RDVS Baker INSCRIPTVS safe A DESCRIPVS stands TIS 59 here S 1637 MISIT
417. On north side an altar tomb with brass of Thomas SMYTH, Jurat, and Mary his wife and Elizabeth and Mary their daughters. Lived 68 years died 3 January 1610 Figures of self wife and one daughter. Other daughter gone.
418. Flat Aliciae THOMAS Vxoris perquam charissimae hic reconditur corpus anima coelicola est ipsa cum superis beata In hoc tantum ffatum? nesandum est suo abscessit?? reliquit in felices??? conginem amicos vicinos omnes obiit Vto Octbs AD MDCL XXXIII æt XXXII Posuit hoc debilo minus maritus amantissimus Hunis Eccles vicarious Quacum decumbere Quacum resurgero cupiens Johannes Thomas Hoc quoque sub marmore iacet in sinu matris fuentios mae margarita dilecta et unice filia Ah febile sepulchrum marito et patri indigno Vtra que tam cito orbato Obiit et illa XXXVto Oct MDCLXXXI
414. Small stone Here lieth interred ye abovesaid Richard and Thomas BAKER.
412. Here lieth interred the body of Margaret wife of John BASSETT of this towne. She died July the 20th 1734 æt 61 Here also lieth the body of John Bassett ob ye 25th of August 1734 æt 65.
419. Here lieth interred Sarah wife??? of John COATES Gentleman daughter of Thomas Odiarne. of Rye in Sussex, Gentleman. She departed this life March ye 6th 1744 aged 72. Here also lieth interred John Coates Gentleman, Jurate and often time mayor of this corporation. He had issue by Sarah his wife 10 children, 8 of which he buried here and left two surviving viz Sarah and Ann. He departed this life September 3 1747 aged 76 years.
420. Small narrow Here lyeth the body of Elizabeth WINSHERST?? the daughter of Alexander Winsherst and Ann Winsherst who was borne the 2 of November 1645 and departed this life the 11 of February 1646.
416. Altar tomb. North side (eastward to that to Smyth)
On south side Here under lieth the bodye of John PIX late of this towne Gentleman who was borne at Rucking in Kent the 3 of May An Do 1587 who died the 4th of December 1629 aged 42 years to whose memory Hester his wife erected this tombe.
421. John COATES died November the 10 1734 aged 23.
422. Henry Wise (COATES) died July ye ?9 1767 aged ?2 years and 11 months. Mary Coates………….September the…………. aged one year and seven months.
423. Sarah COATES died February the 24 1777 aged 8 years.
424. Here are deposited the remains of Sarah COATES wife of Odiarne Coates Gentleman one of the Jurats of this corporation. She died on the 8th day of February 1783 in the 43 year of her age beloved and lamented. She had five children Henry Wise, Odiarne, Sarah, William and Mary four of which are buried here William is surviving. Her indulgent husband has caused this stone to be here tender memory.
425. Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of Henry Wises COATES Esquire Late of His Majestys 43rd Regiment He was born 19 March 1797 died 18 June 1827 having had issue by Ursula his wife youngest daughter of HenRY and Jane UNETT Herefordshire ETT in Herefordshire iam Unett ho survive Wise Coates was buried Herefordshire mains of their Lieutenant March 13 rs.
426. Flat. Here lieth the body of Odiarne COATES Gentleman. He married? Anne daughter of William Haffenden of Old Romney Gentleman and had issue by her 9 children 4 of which lie here interred viz William, John, Sarah and John and left surviving Margaret, Ann, Sarah, Baker and Odiarne. He departed this life February 20th 1744 aged 40. The body of Anne wife…………………..70 years.
Index of Names and Places
Name Index
Ansell 402
Anenden? 413
Bacheler 321 322 352
Bachelor 320
Baker 413 414 415
Bassett 411 412
Bate 391
Brett 387 390
Ceary 400
Children 367 368 369
Claybrooke 387 390
Coates 331 361 364
369 370 380 399 401
413 419 421 422 423
424 425 426
Cobb 323 324 325 326
346 374
Cornwall 409
Crayford 404
Curteis 323
Daglish 355
Dawes 396
Deffray 348
Dering 352
Durant 382 383 407
Edwards 411
Elsted 338
Finch 376
Freebody 382 383 384
Furnese 405
Goulstone 393
Grebell 324 326
Greenland 371
Haffenden 386 388? 426
Holyngbroke 381
Hunt 328
Jones 352
Kight 362
Knight 327 349
Lambert 395
Lancaster 347
Loftie? 320
Marten 331 341 342 343 344
Mascall 329
Mate 351
Maxwell 409
Nicholls 408
Norman 371 373 382 385
Odiarne 379 419
Philpot 338
Pix 416
Ralfe 378 388
Reynolds 322
Rolfe 346
Rucke 384
Russell 350 368 406
Sawbridge 409
Smith 346
Smyth 416 417
South 358 359
Stringer 354 356 357 360
Stuppenye 340
Thomas 418
Tookey 391 392 393 396
397
Unett 425
Walker 352 353 410
Warquin 348
Whitfeld 347
Wightwick 331 332 333
336 368
Wilcock 330
Wilcocke 339 345
Wilson 379 380
Winsherst 420
Young 341
Index of places
Ashford 323
Bankok, Siam
European Cemetery 357
Biddenden 347
Bologne 374
Burbage, Wilts 378
Calais 346
Dymchurch 346
Frittenden 383
Hamonsole 384
Herefordshire 425
Homburg VD Höhe 356
Ivychurch 353
Lid 391
Littlestone on Sea
The College 408London 346 382
Westminster 393
New Church 362
New Romney 348 353 359 393 405
The Priory, 406
Tutsham Hall 393
Hospital of the four widows 413
Newchurch 324
Olanigh? 409
Old Romney 426
Oxford
Magdalen Hall 339
Penang 354
Piddington, Northants 327
Reculver 323
Rucking, Kent 416
Rye, Sussex 324 326 341 419Sandwich 405
Selling 379
Singapore Straits 356
Smeeth 320
Snave 387
Southwark
St Saviours 361
St Quentin, Picardy, France 348
Taunton, Somerset 351
Ticehurst 346
Victoria, British Colombia 354
Vdimor? 382
Waldershare 405
Widdall, Herts 393
Wilts 388
Word? near Sandwich 338
Wymeswold, Leicestershire 351
York 327
General Index
Bailiff of Romney Marsh 353
Baron 387 405
Bayliffe to Yarmouth 387 391
Captain of the militia 347
Captain of ye Trained Band?? 387
Chairman of the Board of Guardians 353
Combaron 405
Commander, Royal Navy 357
Councillor 353
County councillor 353
Executor 348
Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge 351
First Lieutenant, HMS Castillan
374
Freeman 341 385Gentleman 324 327 328 331 338
339 341 346 378 380 383 384
385 387 390 391 393 411 413
416 419 424 426
Governor of the hospital
of…….415
His Majestys 43rd Regiment 425
JP 353
Jurat 320 321 330 331 339 370 371
380 382 383 387 388 391 405
406 407 413 417 424
Jurate 340 419
King 387 393
Knight 405
Lieutenant 425
Mayor 321 323 324 340 347 352
383 387 392 399 405 406 413 419Minister 415
MD 348
Member of the Legislative Council,
colony of Singapore 356
Officers and men, HMS
Agamemnon 357
Priest 358
Protonotaery of the Kings
Bench 393
Queen 347 357
Rector 324 358 362
Reverend 324 359 409
Riding Officer 338
Rural District Councillor 353
Servant 409
Vicar 349 351 379
Vicount of Jersey 382
Yeoman 384
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Mersham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Mersham Church, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In The Chancell. No Altar Peice.
1. On a neat Monument, On ye North Wall, within the Comn. Rails. Near This Place lies interred the Body of the Revd. and learn’d John COOKE, A.M. between his 2 Wives. The First was Mary, Daughter of Mr BOWDEN, of Oxford. The Second was Katherine, Daughter of Richard BRETT, Gent. By the Former he had 8; and by ye Latter 5 Children. He was 49 Years Rector of this Parish. 31 Years Rector of the Parishes of St. George and St. Mary Magdalen in Canterbury; and One of the Six Preachers of the Cathedral Church there. Twenty Years he was chosen successively Proctor in Convocation for the Clergy of this Diocesse. He died the 13th Day of August An.Dni. 1726 in the 81st Year of his Age. His last and Surviving Wife Hester, Daugher of Sr. Tob. WOLRICH Knt. (by whom he had 4 children) out of a due Regard to his Memory, hath erected this Monument.
2. On The North Wall, over the Door going into ye School, is a very Fine Monument, with the Portraiture of a Man armed, and kneeling at a Faldstool, with the Following Inscription, and Coat. [Az. on a bend or voided az. 3 + +lets fitchy or. KNATCHBULL IMP. SCOTT. See Vol.1, P.19 (LymInge)]. Here lyeth The Body of Richard Knatchbull of Mersham Esq. who died ye 20th of January 1590/1 being of the Age of 36 Yeares. He was the Eldest Sonne of that Richard Knatchbull who lieth at the Entrance of this Chancell, who had 2 Wives; The First was Joanne SHEAFE, by whome he had two Sonnes, this Richard, and John; and Fowre Daughters, Alice, Anne, Elizabeth and Katherine. The Second was Susan GREENE, by whome he had Fowre Sonnes, Norton, Thomas, John and George; and two Daughters, Ursula, and Marie. The Issue Male by Joanne SHEAFE were thus matched. This Richard married Ann SCOTT, the Second Daughter of Sr. Thomas Scott, Knt. by whome he had Thomas KNATCHBULL; and, John married Eisabeth SCOTT, the Fowrthe Daughter of the sayd Sr. Thomas Scott, who died without Issue. The Issue Male, by Susan Greene, were thus matched. Norton had 2 Wives, the First, Ann WENTWORT, the Eldest Daughter of Paul Wentwort of Burnham, in the County of Buck. Esq. His Second Wife was Bridgett, ye Second Daughter of John ASTLEY Esq. who was Master of the Jewell House, and a Gent. of the Privie Chamber to QUEENE ELIZABETH. Thomas married Elmor the third Daughter of the sayd John ASTLEY, by whome he had Seaven Sonnes, Richard, Norton, Francis, Thomas, Astley, John and George; and Fower Daughters, Bridgett, Margaret, Susanna and Alice. John died unmarried. George married Joane GILBERT, The Daughter of Thomas Gilbert Esq. who died without Issue.
3. On Another very Handsome Monument on the North Wall, having on It The Fig. of a Lady Kneeling under a Canopy supported by 2 Angells, is The Following Inscriptn. and Coat. [KNATCHBUL as at Page 1 imp. ASTLEY Az. a 5foil & border engrld. or.]. This virtuous Lady named Bridget, descended from ye ancient Family of the Barons of Astley, was the Second Daughter of John ASTLEY, who, whilst he lived was cheefe Gentilman of the Privie Chamber to QUEENE ELIZABETH, and Master and Treasurer of hir Mas. Jewells and Plate. She was married to Sr. Norton KNATCHBULL Knt. with whome when She had lived 33 Yeares and 3 Months She departed this Life the 4th of November 1625 in the 55th Yeare of her Age, and in the First Yeare of the Rayne of KING CHARLES, and here lied interred. To whose Memory, the said Sr. Norton, her Husband, caused this Monument To be Made. Epitaph. The Dust close’d up within this Marble Shrine/Was (when it breath’d) a Blossom Feminine,/Brought up in Courte; The Ill whereof, & Good,/She quickly found, in Competition stood./The Good Ill Courte She, therefore, soon forsooke;/And, happy in her Choice, an Husband tooke./Yet, ‘tho She were with happy Hymen Bless’t,/She found The World could yeild no Perfect Rest;/ And, therefore, having, Three and Thirty Yeares,/Liv’d in True Love with him that loved her deere,/She left him too, and all that Worlly is,/To gaine an Everlasting Crowne of Blisse. Nobil … pijs prognata Parentibus, Anlam/Reginae, Virto, Virginis Ingreditur./Paulo ter Senos cum plus adoleverat Annos,/Aedibus, ad Sponsum, Principis Egreditur./Fansta prius Caelebs, magè Jansta Marita Marito/Nupta triennalis terq decinnis erat./Aggreditur tandem Caelum, quo Vota trahebant./Hinc Dolor huic Mundo est, quod valedixit ?.
4. Underneath the last mention’d is Another very Fine Monument, on which, under an Arch, lies the Portraiture or Statue in white Marble of an Armed Knight – with ye Arms of KNATCHBULL (as before) and the following Inscription. Repositorium dignissimi, Pientissimi multumq desiderabilis Viri, Domini Nortom *KNATCHBULL, Ordinis Equestris; qui post duos de septem denis Annos, Sibi ac Patriae faelicitèr transactos, Divino tandem concessit Fato, Anno a Christo Incarnato, Milesimo, Sexcentisimo, tricesimo, sexto (1636) ex quo hos usq edormit, dum novissimae Lucis Adventû Aeternum revixerit. Posuit debiti Honoris et Amoris ergo Nortonus Knatchbull Armig. Nepos et Haeres.
*This is the Gentleman who first founded Ashford School. See Vol.1, P.143 but it was finish’d by Sr. Norton KNATCHBULL his Nephew, see his Epitaph, Page 6 of this Volume.
5. On a Neat Monumt. on ye S. Wall. [KNATCHBULL as at P.1. imp. Az. a chevn. erm. betw. 3 hogs passt. or HARRIS].
Near To this Place, in this Chancell, is interred ye Body of Dame Katherine KNATCHBULL, Wife of Sr. Wyndham Knatchbull of Mersham Hatch, in this County of Kent, Bart. to whom she was married the 21st Day of June, in ye Year of our Lord 1730 and departed out of this Life, on the 8th Day of January in the Year of Our Lord 1740/1. And in the 36th Year of her Age. She was the only Daughter of Ames HARRIS, in the Close of New Sarum in the County of Wilts, Esq. by Katherine, the eldest Daughter of Charles COCKS of the City of Worcester, Esq. She bore to the said Sr. Wyndham Knatchbull 2 Daughters, viz. Joan Elisabeth, and Katherine, and 3 Sons, viz. Wynaham, Norton, and Richard Norton; of which, Norton, and Richard Norton, died before her. Joan Elisabeth, Katherine, and Wyndham are, at this Time, living. In Memory of the said Dame Katherine KNATCHBULL, the Above mention’d Sr. Wyndham Knatchbull, her Husband, hath caused this Inscription to be here placed, on the 30th Day of July, in ye Year of our Lord 1741 as a small Instance of his great Affection and Regard which he had for her. Near to the Body of the said Dame Katherine Knatchbull is placed, by his own Particular Desire, ye Body of Sr. Wyndham Knatchbull, Baronet, her Husband abovemention’d who departed this Life July 23d. One Thousand Seven Hundred, and Forty Nine, Aged 49. To the End that Death might not separate those whom Love had united. On The Floor, under this Monument, are Stones shewing the Times of their Death.
6. Here are also 3 Large Flat Stones, whose Inscriptions are gone; One of them has the Figure of a Priest, inlaid on it. Onother has also had a like Figure inlaid on it, but it is now lost. A Label, wch. came out of his Mouth, is still remaining and bears the following Inscription. Te moneat Pietas… succurrere Morti, Nam, simili Sorti, Secus cadit omnis, et. Aetas.
7. On a Pew at the left Hand, going out of the Chancell into ye Body are the following Letters, each of them cut deep in a small Shield. P.R. ?
8. On the Opposite Pew this Coat & Date, cut in ye Wood. [A fess, 3 roundels, in chief; the date 1611 over sh.].
9. The Glass in the Window over the last mentioned Pew, has been very finely painted.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ASTLEY 2, 3
BOWDEN 1
BRETT 1
COCKS 5
COOKE 1
GILBERT 2
GREENE 2
HARRIS 5
KNATCHBULL 2, 3, 4, 5
Norton 6
P.R. ? 6
SCOTT 2
SHEAFE 2
WENTWORT 2
WOLRICH 1
Wyndham 5Places
Burnham, Bucks 2
Mersham Hatch 5
New Sarum, Wiltshire 5
Oxford 1
St George & St Mary
Magdalen in Canterbury 1
Worcester 5
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Molash Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Molash Church, Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1757. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In the Chancell.
1. On a Black Flat Stone, within ye Rails with this Coat.
[Per chevn. arg. & gu. a cresct. at fesse point countercharged imp. Per pale, 3 boars’ heads couped facing to sinister, the lower one countercharged].
Here lyeth the Bodies of Henry CHAPMAN, Gent, and Mary his Wife. He died the 13th of April 1668. And she died the 2d. of May 1680. In the 80th Year of their Age. And ……. Chapman the Son of Edward Chapman.
2. On Another Bl. Stone, with the Arms of CHAPMAN having a Crescent for Difference. Johannes Chapman Generosus. Nov. 19 1679. Aetatis suae 47.
3. On a Grey Stone. Here lies Buried the Body of Michael GYLES, Gent, The Son of Gabriel Gyles, Gentleman, deceas’d ye Last Day of May, at ye Age of 40 Years. 1611.
4. Here is also Another Grey Stone in an Old Character not Legible.
In the Church.
5. On a Grey Stone, A Man and a Woman inlay’d in Brass (now lost), and under them ye Following Inscription. Pray for ye Sowlis of Johann MANFELD, and Ursuley his Sister, wch. John died the VII day of April, ye Yer of our Lord MVXI. The sayd Ursula died ye XXII Day of May, ye Year of Our Lord MVXIII. (Error for 1503). On who Sowlis Jesu have Mercy. Ame.
6. On a Stone Over a Vault with ye Arms of CHAPMAN as above. Pvlvis CHAPMANNORVM. NB. This Vault belong’d to a Family of Chapmans who liv’d at ye Bower. (Bower Farm, north of Canterbury Road, in East of parish).
7. The Font is very Ancient.
8. In the Windows are to be seen the following Coats. [In line: I. Arg. on a chief gu. 3 martlets or. II. Gu. a – arg. charged with a cresct. gu. for diffce, betw. 3 griffins sergeant or. imp. Tierced per pale & per fesse gu. & Arg. a molet or at the fesse point. III. Gu. 3 open right hands & a screct. arg. at fesse pt. for diffce. (pencil query added: MALMAINS?).]
9. This Church consists only of a Body and Chancell, both Tyled. At the West End is the Steeple wch. has a *Shingled Spire (removed c. 1793), and 3 Small Bells, with ye following Inscription.
1. Sancte MARTINE, ora pro Nobis.
2**. Joseph HATCH Made Me 1622.(No. number 3 given).
*This evidently means a cap. Cozens, 254 (1793) calls it "a pointed top covered with shingles").** Ibid. has " & 3 by Joseph Hatch, 1606 and 1629.
10. This is a Chapel of Ease to Chilham, and was call’d St. Peter’s. Visited 1757.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
CHAPMAN 1, 2, 6
GYLES 3
HATCH 9
MALMAINS? 8
MANFELD 5
MARTINE 9
Monumental Inscriptions from St John the Baptist Church, Meopham
Monumental Inscriptions from St John the Baptist Church, Meopham, noted by Meopham Historical Society. Index created by Ted Connell. Including a plan (84KB) of location of gravestones in Meopham Churchyard.
The original text runs to 73 pages. Here the text has been consolidated to make the format match other M.I.'s on this Website.
INTRODUCTION
The Monumental Inscriptions of St. John’s, Meopham, were first recorded in the ‘Church Monthly’ of July 1898 by the vicar, the Rev. L.W. Lewis. This list included names and years of burial and the location was indicated by the relevant compass point relating to the church. It was later incorporated in C.H. Golding-Bird’s ‘History of Meopham’ in 1934. These entries provide a most useful source of comparison with ours of a century later. Some 20 names of individuals, all buried before 1898, have been revealed in our own recordings but, curiously, are missing from the original list. These are mainly 18th century gravestones on the south side of the church. On the other hand there are over 50 individuals recorded by L.W. Lewis which we have been unable to trace. More than half of these are listed as north of the church and may now lie beneath the tarmacced paths. Others are recorded as west of the church and on the verge of the widened A227. For the benefit of researchers these names are listed alphabetically with their original locations in the appendix. Lewis spoke hopefully of a possible map of the churchyard but none appeared. A later attempt to record the tombstones was made in 1972 by Mr. H.W. Davies and lodged at the Centre for Kentish Studies in 1975 (Ref. TR 1893/1). Four documents were submitted, containing 70 individual inscriptions, but it is a far from complete survey and no accompanying plan appears to exist. However, a comparison with our survey reveals four inscriptions of which we had no trace. Details of these are also in the appendix.
Our survey was undertaken by eight volunteers from the Meopham Historical Society and has taken three years to bring to completion. The churchyard was divided into 11 sections, each with its own plotted map, and each has been indexed both alphabetically and by location. Two similar general indexes and a plan of the whole churchyard are included. (not included in this webpage) In cases where the same surname occurs more than once the entries are chronologically listed. Similar indexes with a plan are included for the memorials in the church itself. Original spellings, punctuation and spaces for illegible letters have been strictly adhered to and slashes indicate the division of lines in the inscriptions. Where doubts have arisen about the dates Burial Registers, Bishop’s Transcripts and Golding-Bird have been consulted; hence occasional italicised abbreviations, such as BR, BT, GB with alternative solutions. 266 gravestones survive and 510 individuals have been identified. The earliest surviving inscription is that of Richard Masters of Camer, 1689. The Old Churchyard was officially closed in 1923 and later burials (not included in this survey) are in the new graveyard on the west side of the A227.
Members of the Historical Society who participated in this survey:- Surveyor:- Jack Preston, Indexer:- Jim Ford
The recorders:- Sheila Bodiam, Sheila Farmer, Joan Goodwins,
Pictures of the team at work
Ann Kneif, Renee Phippen, Suzanne Edmeades-Stearns
The book jacket:- Jane Paffard (daughter of a member) The computerisation of the text:- Ann Kneif
J. O. Goodwins, December 2000
© of Meopham Historical Society
In the ChurchyardArea A
1.(A1) Cross on base In loving memory of / GEMRICKIE GARD / died May Base … ho died
2 (A2) Headstone and kerbstone In / loving memory / of / ANN WARRINGTON / died 8th May 1903 / aged 49 [40?] / also of / HENRY WARRINGTON / husband of the above / died 9th October 1919 [1910?] / aged 62
3 (A3) WHA(R)TO(N) and W(H)IF(FIN) Headstone and footstone In loving memory / of / M.. ..HOMA…. ....H / (ent)ered into rest April 1..(?) [16? 18?] / aged 85 years / MARY ANN WHA(R)TO(N) / SARAH ELIZABETH W…IF(FIN) / sisters of the above / inter(red) in this church-yard / our Dead are living unto …Footstone B.T.W. 1904
4 (A4) Headstone In / loving memory / of / FRANCES C.G. CLARK STEVENS / who died 9th February 1896 / aged 15 years / She sleeps in Jesus free from pain / our loss though great to her is gain / beloved by all who knew her here / and to her parents none more dear / yet hope through Jesus death is given / that soon we’ll meet with her in heaven / also ARTHUR C. STEVENS / father of the above / died 13th Dec 1932 aged 74 / and of his wife MARY / died 24th September aged 78
5 (A5) Pedestal and cross In loving memory of / GEORGE CALLER / who died Augst 11th 1902 / aged 28 years
6 (A6) Pedestal and cross In loving memory / of / JOHN CALLER / who died December 2 1899 / aged 52 years / His end was peace / calmly he passed away
7 (A7) 3 tier pedestal with cross (detached) West facing side: top tier: In loving memory / of / our dear sister / middle tier: MAY STANLEY / died March 9th 1902 age 20 / not gone from memory East facing side: bottom tier: Not gone from love / but gone to her Father’s / home above
8 (A8) Headstone and footstone East side: In memory of / Mr. WILLIAM BROWNFIELD / who died October 31st 1862 / aged 68 years / also of MARY ANN BROWNFIELD / wife of the above / born November 30th 1796 / died August 12th 1878 aged 82 years / in affectionate remembrance of / two grandsons of the above / JAMES CHARLES HALL / who was drowned at sea / on the 19th of December 1872 / aged 22 years / and of / THOMAS BAYLIS HALL / who died of typhoid fever at sea / on the 19th January 1878 / aged 16 years / also / WILLIAM HENRY BROWNFIELD / son of the above / …rn March 12th 1832 died May 6th 1885
West side:In memory of / HARRY AUGUSTUS HALL / grandson of / WILLIAM AND MARY ANN BROWNFIELD / and brother of J.C. & T.B. HALL / who died in California 27th June 1890 / in his 35 year
Footstone W.B. 1862, M.A.B. 1878, J.C.H. 1872, T.B.H. 1878, W.H.B.1885, H.A.H. 1890
9 (A9) Headstone and footstone In / affectionate remembrance / of / EMMA CALLER / who died Decr 31st 1899 / aged 53 years / Thy will be done Footstone CALLER
10. (A10) 3 tier pedestal with standing cross attached Top tier: … loving memory of / my dear husband / ALBERT …ER / w……. / aged …. Years. Middle tier: B[lesseed] are the dead which die in the Lord / also EMMA / beloved wife of the above / born Oct 28th 1862 died Jan 3rd 1947 / resting
11. (A11) Headstone and footstone In loving memory / of / JOHN STEVENS / died Feby 16th 1906 / aged 80 years / also / ROSETTA, his beloved wife / died Jany 25th 1903 / aged 73 years / also / CLARA daughter of the above / died Feby 19th 1873 / aged 2 years / "Thy will be done"
Footstone J.S. 1906, R.S. 1903, C.S. 1873
12. (A12) Cross on two tier pedestal base Top tier: … lov… …..y / H.RR… / widow … … (la)te / THOMAS ADES / of Brede Sussex / died Nov 13 1898 aged 6(4) Lower tier: also / HOWARD / youngest son of the above / died Dec 20 1876 aged .8 / R.I.P.
13. (A13) Small headstone and footstone C C / COOMBES / died July 2nd 1861 / aged 7 months Footstone CCC 1861
14 (A14) Twin head and body stones Left-hand Sacred / to the memory of / JOHN FIGGESS / who / departed this life / May the 26th / 1851 / aged 92 years Right-hand Sacred / to the memory of / REBECCA wife of / JOHN FIGGESS / who / departed this Life / February the 8th / 1854 / aged 84 years
15 (A15) Headstone and coffin shaped slab East facing: Sacred / to the memory of / THOMAS LATHAN / who departed this life / December 17th 1846 / aged 62 years / also ANN wife of the above / who died April 29th 1879 / in her 84th year West facing: In / memory of / RICHARD son of / JOSEPH and MARIA FIGGESS / of Northfleet parish / who died December 7th 1848 / aged 17 months
16. (A16) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to / the memory of / Mr. EDWARD COOMBE.. / of this pa.. / ho ..eparted this l… / November 12th 18.. / aged 69 years / also / SARAH wife of the above / who departed this l… / November 18th 1861 / aged 67 years Footstone E.C. 1858, S.C. 1861
17. (A17) Badly eroded. No inscription decipherable.
18. (A18) Cross on three tier pedestal base Top tier: In loving memory / of Middle tier: WILLIAM C…. / born August 3…. / died Decer 4th 1897 Bottom tier: also of CHARLOTTE ELLEN / wife of the above / born November 21st 1835 / died November 8th 1915
19. (A19) Headstone and footstone In affectionate remembrance / of / JOHN BUTCHER / who died January 11th 1871 / aged 75 years / also of ELIZABETH / second wife of the above / who died April 26th 1877 / aged 71 years / "For if we believe that Jesus died and / rose again even so them also which leep in / Jesus will God bring with him" / also ANN and SARAH / daughters of the above JOHN BUTCHER Footstone ..B 1871, EB 1877
20. (A20) Headstone and two footstones Sacred to the memory / of / MARTHA LOTT / sister of / MARY BLACKMAN / who departed this life / (at Gravesend) on the / 28th November 1818 / aged 15 years / MARY BLACKMAN / wife of JOHN BLACKMAN / & eldest daughter of / MATTW & MARY LOTT / who departed this life / May 24th 1818 in the / 26th year of her age / also the above / JOHN BLACKMAN / who departed this life / April 21st 1820 / aged 32 years / left issue two sons / vizt WILLm and JOHN Two footstones M.B. 1818, M.L. 1818
Area B
21. (B1/B2) Twin headstone (leaning) Left-hand In ….. / of ANN FRENCH / wife of / JOHN FRENCH / of this parish / Died 29 …. ar. 1762 / aged 65 years / [BR 2nd April] Right-hand ……… / JOH.. FRENCH / of this …… / who ……. / Nov …….. / aged … years [BR 1777 24th November and GB 1777 burial]
22. (B3) Headstone and footstone Sacred to the memory / of ANN daughter of / JOHN & MARGARET FRENCH / of this parish who departed / this life the 25 of April 1806 / aged 49? Years
Footstone A.F. 1806
23. (B4) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / Mr. THOMAS FRENCH / of this parish / who departed this life / November 30th 1810? / aged …. Years / left issue two sons and three daughters / (viz) JOHN THOMAS SARAH / ANN MARY … / also SARAH his wife / who departed this life / December 29th 1849 / aged 74 years Footstone T.F. 1810, S.F. 1849
24. (B5) Headstone Sacred / to the memory of / Mr. WILLIAM FRENCH / of this parish / who departed this life / the 28th of September 1818 / aged 60 years
25. (B6) Headstone In affectionate remembrance / of / MARY FRENCH / of this parish / who departed this life / September 9th 1874 / aged 65 years / "the dust returns to the earth as it was and / the Spirit returns unto God who gave it" / Ecclesiastes 12.7.
26. (B7) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / ANN FRENCH / who departed this life / the 5th of May 1851 / aged 46 years Footstone A.F. 1851
27. (B7a) A coffin shaped stone with a kerbstone. No headstone. No markings. Possibly a FRENCH? In alignment with several other French tombstones.
28. (B8) Headstone Sacred / to the memory of / ARTHUR and MARY JANE BALE / for many years / schoolmaster and schoolmistress / at Siesey, Boston, Lincolnshire On small cross – inscription face down in grass, so very clear. In memory of ARTHUR BUGGS / died Aug. 2nd 1912 Possibly marble – in excellent condition [BR Arthur 29th April 1894, Mary Jane 11th March 1904]
29. (B9) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / HENRY BUGGS / late of this parish / who departed this life / December 28th 1846 / aged 57 years / "come unto me all ye that labour and are / heavy laden and I will give you rest" / Matthew 11 Chap 28th verse / he left issue by HARRIOT his wife / one son and two daughters / viz: JAMES, MARY ANN, / and ELIZABETH / also HARRIOT BUGGS / wife of the above / who died April 9th 1856 aged 66 years / "purge me, with his …. And I shall be clean / wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow" / 51st Psalm 7th verse Footstone H.B. 1846, H.B. 1856
30. (B10) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / HENRY son of / HENRY and HARRIOT BUGGS / who died July 5th 1826 / aged 9 years / also RICHARD JAMES / who died February 4th 1834 / aged 15 years / likewise HARRIOT / who died March 8th 1834 / aged 9 years / "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken / away. Blessed be the name of the Lord" / Job 4 Chapr 21 verse Footstone H.B. 1826, R.J.B. 1834, H.B. 1834
31. (B11) Headstone and footstone No inscription visible. Stone flaking very badly. Footstone buried against headstone.
32. (B12) Headstone and footstone Here lyeth / the body of / THOMAS SHARMER / of this parish Junr / who died Octor ye 14th / …. Ye 37th year / …. His age Footstone ..S 1737
33. (B13) Headstone The body … / ANN DAI…E / wife of WILL: D…… / late of East G… / and daugh… / (S)KARM… / of …… .arish / ye 30th of J..n. / aged 51 (57?) years
34. (B14) Pedestal and kerbstone Cross on 3-tier pedestal within rectangular kerbstone with raised corners East facing pedestal, top tier: In / loving memory / of Middle tier: ROBERT HENRY FRENCH / DIED April 10 1918. / aged 74 years. Bottom tier: "after he had seved his own generation he fell on sleep West facing pedestal, top tier: Also / KATE LUCY / his wife Middle tier: died May 22 1928 / aged 74 years
35. (B15) Headstone and coffin shaped stone on ground Sacred / to the memory of / HARRIOT wife of / JOHN FRENCH / of this parish / who departed this life / January 8th 1871 / aged 57 years / also EMMA FRENCH / who died in her infancy / left issue / JOHN THOMAS WILLIAM HARRIOT / SARAH ANN ROBERT HENRY MARY / GEORGE MARGARET and EDWARD / JOHN FRENCH / died Sepr 17th 1883 aged 76 years
36. (B16) Headstone and 2 footstones Sacred / SARAH …. of / Mr JOHN R?..E..NEY / of this parish departed this life / on the …….. 18..9 / also two children of the above / who died in their infancy
2 footstones – no inscription visible
37. (B17) Headstone h…e / lyeth … body / of EDWARD BELL / who departed this / life … 6 …. / aged 59? / also his father (and) / mother lies by … / reader (st)and of … / Thy remembrance keep / for in this (gra)ve a / fr…nd of Ch(rist) doth / sleep [GB 1724]
38. (B18) Headstone and 2 footstones To the / memory of MARGARET wife of / JOHN FRENCH / of this parish she departed this / life the 14 October 1780 / aged 56 years / also JOHN FRENCH departed / this life the 7th October 179.. / aged 68 years 2 footstones M.F. 1780, J.F. 179..? [BR 1795]
39. (B19) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / ROBERT FRENCH of this / parish who departed this life / the 24th of November 1802 / aged 40 years Footstone R.F. 1802
40. (B20) Headstone and kerbstone In / loving memory / of / JOHN NORTON / who died 2nd April 1908 / aged 73 years / also of JANE MORGAN / sister of the above / who died 4th February 1910 / aged 79 years / "gone but not forgotten"
41. (B21) Headstone and footstone In memory / of / RICHARD BUGGS / of this parish / who died May 1st 1808 / aged 70 years / also MILDRED BUGGS / wife of the above / who died October 2nd 1786 / aged 46 years / (left issue 4 sons) / likewise SARAH FAIRMAN / daughter of the above / who died June 2nd 1785 Footstone no initials
42. (B22) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / Mrs MARY BUGGS / of the parish of Ash in this county / who died March 1st 1831 / aged 67 years / "Remember now Thy Creator in the days of Thy / youth while the evil days come not, nor the years / draw nigh when Thou shalt cry I have no pleasure in them" / Ecclesiastes / Chap XII verse 1 / also GEORGE BARKAWAY / who died September 23rd 1831 / aged 5 months / also HANNAH YOUNG / who died May 12th 1875 / aged 74 years / ….. pray Footstone M.B. 1831, G.B. 1831
43. (B23) Headstone and footstone In memory of / Mr WILLIAM BUGGS / died June 6 1819 aged 56 / Mr WILLIAM son of the above died / June 6 1817 aged 28 / ANN BARKAWAY died May 15 1806 / aged 1 year / JESSE BARKAWAY died June 16 18…? / aged 3 years 10 months / grandchildren of the above Footstone W.B. no date
44. (B24) Headstone and 2 footstones In memory of / Mr THOMAS LAURIE of this parish / who departed this life 31st may 1808 / in the 22nd year of his age / left issue one son, THOMAS / also his son THOMAS LAURIE / who departed this life 1st SepTR 1859 / aged 51 years Footstone on left T.L. 1808, T.L. 1859
Footstone on right (not related) E.S. 1831, R.S. 1832
45. (B25) Headstone In / memory of / MARY BUGGS of this parish / who departed this life 28th Sept 1804 / aged 64 years / also THOMAS BUGGS husband of the above / departed this life 3rd Octr 1804 / aged 76 years 2 footstones M.B. 1804 T.B. 1804
46. (B26a) Headstone and footstone East facing: In memory of / CHARLES / the beloved son of / WILLIAM And NAOMI JEAL / who departed this life / January 29th 1878 / aged 15 years / also / WILLIAM JEAL / father of the above / who passed peacefully above / February 22nd 1903 / aged 70 years / also NAOMI JEAL / called to rest April 19 1912 / aged 80 years / a faithful wife and loving mother West facing: In / affectionate remembrance / of / MARY wife of / WILLIAM LANE, / of this parish / who died March 19th 1872 / aged 67 years / also / WILLIAM LANE / husband of the above / who died April 9th 1882 / aged 80 years
47. (B26b) Footstone ML 1872, CJ 1878, WL 1882, WJ 1903, NJ 1912
48. (B26c) Footstone leaning against wall backing the A227 G.B. 1860 reference to GEORGE BUGGS buried 10 July M.B. 1878 reference to MARY, wife of GEORGE BUGGS buried 12 February No headstone survives. Provenance:- burial register
49. (B27) Footstone leaning against wall backing the A227 M.B. 1818 reference to MARY BLACKMAN see No. 20 (A20)
50. (B28) Footstone leaning against wall backing the A227 M.L. 1818 reference to MARTHA LOTT see A20
51. (B29) Footstone (no details visible) leaning against wall backing the A227
Area C
52. (C1) Headstone and footstone In affectionate remembrance / of / ELVIRA / the beloved wife of / JAMES BUGGS / who died November 3rd 1868 / aged 41 years / "Thy will be done" / also JULIA BUGGS / who died March 10th 1870 / aged 7 years / "the Lord giveth and taketh, blessed be / the name of the Lord" / also the above JAMES BUGGS / who exchanged life for immortality / August 9th 1890 aged 69 years / "Home at last Thy labour done. / Safe and blest the victory won. / Jordan passed from pain set free / Angels now have welcomed thee.
Footstone E.B. 1868, J.B. 1870, J.B. 1890
53. (C2) Headstone and footstone Sacred to the memory / of / HENRY BUGGS / who died 17th May 1894 / Aged 34 years at base of headstone J. Steel Gravesend (stonemason) Footstone H.B. 1894
54. (C3) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / RICHARD BARNARD / who died October 8th 1837 / aged 59 years / also HANNAH wife of the above / who died December 9th 1856 / aged 77 years / also JAMES their son / born 25th September / died 11th December 1815 Footstone R.B. 1837, H.B. 1856, J.B. 1815
54. (C4) Headstone and footstone In memory of / ROBERT HILLS / who died 5th July 1813 aged 77 years / left issue two sons and six daughters / "in the gay scene too oft of giddy youth / he sought his God and chose the paths of truth: / those paths he trod to life’s meridian stage / those paths pursu’d to long extended age / Pain he endur’d but from affliction’s flame / like Gold refulgent from the furnace came / till in full age and well prepared for death / calm and unruffl’d he resigned his breath / Reflection / perhaps some critic, or perhaps some friend / may ask ‘and what’s the good these lines intend?’ / Live o’er his life and such shall be thine end" / MARY wife of the above / ROBERT HILLS / who died the 20th February 1820 / aged 85 years Footstone R.H. 1817, M.H. 1820
55. (C5) Twin headstone and two body tombs with initials at foot of each Left-hand Sacred / to the memory of / Mr THOMAS EDMEADES / of the parish of Darenth / who departed this life / the 30th of March 1820 / aged 80 years Right-hand Sacred / to the memory of / ANNE relict of / THOMAS EDMEADES / departed this life / 13th of December 1832 / aged 83 years At foot of body tombs T.E. & A.E.
56. (C6) Headstone, body tomb and footstone In sacred memory … / …ANOR EDMEAD.. sis… .. / THOMAS EDMEADES of Stone who / …. this li… the .. November 1802 / aged … years Footstone – at foot of body stone E.E. 1802 [BR Elizabeth 9th November]
57. (C7) Headstone and body stone Memory / ALICE wife of / Mr. THOMAS CUCKOW / of this parish / who died the 30th of March 1821 / aged 77 years / also the above THOMAS CUCKOW / who died the 23rd of April 1821 / aged 80 years / left issue three sons / JOHN THOMAS and RICHARD
58. (C8) Headstone and footstone Here lyeth / the body of / ELIZA SALMON / sister of WILL… / SALMON of ys parish / she died in ye year / 1710? / aged … years Footstone totally illegible
59. (C9) Headstone and footstone Here lieth / the body of ELIZABETH / wife of THOMAS / PLUMMER of this parish / she departed this life Feb / ruary 28th 1759 in the / 47 year of her age / here lieth also the body / of the said THOMAS / PLUMMER he departed / this life Aug the 22nd 1764 / aged 62 years Footstone E.P. 1759, T.P. 1764
60. (C10) Headstone and footstone Here lyeth the body of / RICHARD PLUMMER late / of the parish of Greenwich / in Kent who dyed Octor. / the 24th 1741 aged 74 yr. Footstone RP 1741
61. (C11) Headstone and footstone Here lyeth the body / of WILLIAM BUGGS / cityson and cook of / London. He departed / this life February 4th / A.D. 1756 in the / 30 year of his age / "short was my days / the longer is my rest / God called me hence / because he knew it best" Footstone W.B. 1756
62. (C12) Headstone and footstone Here li… / the body of / ELIZAH PLUMMER / widow who depar / ted this life De / cemr. ye 25 in ye / year of our Lord / 1772(?) & in ye 84 / year of her age Footstone EP 1772?
63. (C13) Headstone Sacred / to the memory of / KATHARINE daughter of / THOMAS & SARAH SALMON / of this parish / departed this life the … of / June 181? Aged 11 years [BR 1810 7th June]
64. (C14) Headstone In memory of / THOMAS SALMON / late of the parish of Farningham / who departed this life / the 27th of October 1822 aged … years
65. (C15) Headstone In memory of / Mrs. SARAH SALMON / wife of Mr. THOMAS SALMON / of Farningham in this county / who died May 9th 1832 / aged 61 years
66. (C16) Headstone In / memory / of SARAH wife of / DAVID TERRY / of ye parish who died 9 June 1763 / in the 58th y… of her age / also LYDIA wife of the above said DAVID TERRY / who died ye 16th of July 1765 / in the 40th year of her age / left issue one son JAMES / of DAVID TERRY / died April the 9th 1777 / aged 68 years [BR 4th April 1777]
67. (C17) Headstone(in two pieces) and footstone In memory of / Mr. JOHN NEVILL late of this parish / who departed this life May 12 1771(?) / aged 61 years / also here lieth the body of JANE NEVILL formerly wife of / the … JOHN NEVILL who departed / this life Oc….. 1801 aged 82 years Footstone JN 1771
68. (C18) Headstone Here / … Bo… / W….. / JOHN …… / parish …. / March …. / in ye 9th ye …. / his age
69. (C19) Headstone To / the memory of / Mr. JOHN WOOD / of this parish who / died June ye 30th 178?.. / aged 70? Years [BR 1750 3rd July]
70. (C20) Headstone and kerbstone East side: In / loving memory of / a dear wife and mother / MAY MEAKIN / Who died 27th December 1960 / aged 66 years / cremated at Medway Crematorium / at rest / also GEORGE MEAKIN / husband of the above / who died 22nd Nov. 1964 / aged 82 years / cremated / also FRED MEAKIN / brother of the above / died 23rd Dec. 1967 / aged 83 years / cremated West side: In loving memory / of / SAMUEL MEAKIN / died 11th July 1892 / aged 46 years / "the memory of the just is blessed" / also CAROLINE MEAKIN / wife of the above / died 26th April 1925 / aged 70 years / "I came to Jesus as I was / weary and worn and sad / I found in him a resting place / and he has made me glad"
71. (C21) Headstone and footstone Sacred to the / memory of / HARRIET / wife of JAMES KILLICK / who departed this life / November 20th 1861 / aged 67 years / "be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye / think not the Son of Man cometh / Matt. 24th 44th / JAMES KILLICK / died December 9th 1889 / aged 97 years / also / SUSANNAH THOMAS & EMMA AMELIA / children of the above who died / in their infancy Footstone H.K. 1861, J.K. 1889
72. (C22) Small 3 tiered pedestal and kerbstone Top tier: In loving memory / of / THOMAS KILLICK Second tier: who departed this life / April 6th 1891 / aged 53 years / "the memory of the just is blessed" Bottom tier north side: J. Steel Gravesend (stonemason)
Area D
73. (D1) Headstone and body stone In memory of / ELIZABETH SHEPHERD / wife of JOHN SHEPHERD of / Ditton in the county and daughter of / THO. And CATHARINE SALMON / late of Boxley who departed this life / the 20. of May 1814 / aged 50 years / left issue two daughters / viz: ELIZABETH and MARY ANN At end of body stone: E.S. 1814
74. (D2) Double headstone In memory of / CATHERINE wife of / THOMAS SALMON / late of Boxley who departed / this life November ye 30 1781 / aged 56 years / also WILLIAM son of the above / THOMAS and CATHARINE SALMON / who departed this life July the / 31 1785 aged 32 years
75. (D3) Headstone In memory of THOS SALMON / late of Boxly farmer departed / this life January the 26th 17..8 / aged 43 years / left CATHERINE his wife and issue / by her two sons and one daughter / WILLM THOSS and ELIZ. [BR Thomas 2nd February 1768]
76. (D4) Double headstone and footstone Left-hand In / memory of / THOS son of / THOS and / CATHERINE SALMON who / died Decem 25 / 1762 aged 9 / months Right-hand Also / (??) WHIFFIN their / Son died A…l / 6 1765 aged / 9 months Footstone illegible [BR Whiffin 10th August 1763]
77. (D5) Headstone and footstone Here lyeth / the body of WILLIAM / SALMON of this parish / who departed ys life / …th of June 1746 / …. 72 years / left …ue 3 sons / WILL. WHIFFIN & THOS Footstone WS 1746
78. (D6)Headstone and footstone Here lieth / ye body of ELIZA / wife of WILLIAM / SALMON of ys parish / yeom & daughr of / RICHD WHIFFIN / late of ys parish / who died June ye 12 / 1726 in ye 40th / year of her age Footstone: E.S. 1726
.79. (D7) Double headstone and two footstones Left-hand Here lyes ye / body of RICHD /WHIFFIN of ys / parish yeỡ: who / died March / ye 4th 1725 in / ye 91st year of / his age Right-hand Here lyes / the body of / JANE Ye wife / of RICHARD / WHIFFIN of ths / parish who part: this life / ye 16th of April (1708) Footstones R.W. (no date), J.W. 1708
80. (D8) Headstone and two footstones In / memory of WHIFFEN SALMON / of this parish who departed this life / the 18th of March 1791 / in the 72nd year of his age / also WILLIAM SALMON / who departed this life March the 14th / 1796 aged 81 years Two footstones: (one with no inscription) WS 1791
81. (D9) A large table tomb surrounded by a body stone and a headstone
East facing: In / memory of five children of / ROBERT EDMEADES son of THOS / EDMEADES of Minster in the Isle of Sheppey / and ANN his wife viz:- / ROBERT died 1st May 1817 aged 17 months / ROBERT 29th Dec 1819 6 months / CATHERINE 6th Jany 1822 11 months / ESTHER ELIZH 25 Jany 1833 11 months / KATE 27th Augt 1833 6 years / also the above named ROBERT EDMEADES Esqr / late solicitor at Sheerness and father of the above children / who died the 20th January 1863 aged 71 years / also ANN wife of the above ROBT EDMEADES Esqr / who died the 23rd November 1881 aged 90 years
West facing: In memory of / MARY EDMEADES / wife of THOMAS EDMEADES / of the parish of Minster in the Isle of Sheppey / daughter of ROBERT and MARY HILLS / of this parish who departed this life the 12th July 1801 aged 37 years / also the above named / THOMAS EDMEADES / who died on the 14th day of March 1832 / aged 71 years / also REBECCA EDMEADES / daughter of the above / who died on the 20th November 1850 / aged 36 years [BR Robert (father) 27th January 1865, Mary 1800, GB Rebecca 1830]
81. (D10) Headstone and bodystone Sacred / to the memory of JOSEPH MUNDAY / (late of Higham in the county of Kent) / departed this life the 17th of April / 1798 aged 37 years / also MARY daughter of the above / died the 9th of November 1794 / aged 1 year 7 months / left issue 1 son and 3 daughters / viz: ROBERT ANN ELIZABETH / and SUSANNA At foot of body stone J.M. 1798
82. (D11) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / MARY wife of / JOSEPH LANGFORD / of this parish / who died October the 26th 1831 / aged 63 years / left 1 husband with three sons / and three daughters / to lament their loss / also the above / JOSEPH LANGFORD / who died November the 18th 1839 / aged 78 years Footstone ML 1..1, JL 1839
83. (D12) Headstone and two footstones RICHARD MASTER… / of this parish died May … / 1689 aged 33 years / JOAN ye wife of RICHD ~ / MASTERS (since ye wife of / WILL: EDMEADS of Nustead) / died June ye 3rd 1717 aged 51 / years / Memento mori Footstones RM 1689, second has no inscription
84. (D13) Headstone and footstone (belonging to D12) To the memory / of ELIZABETH GUNNING / wife of ROBERT GUNNING of / the parish of Cobham. She was / a loving wife a tender mother / and a good neighbour. Lived well / respected and died much lamented / was sister of GEORGE MASTERS / of this parish. She dep / arted this life the 17th day of September / 1736 aged 48 years / also ROBERT GUNNING / died May 8th 1770 aged 85 years Footstone JM 1717 (belonging to D12)
85. (D14) Headstone and two footstones (one belonging to D13) In / memory of / CATHARINE GUNNING / daughter of ROBERT and ELIZABETH GUNNING / late of Cobham who departed / this life the 13 day of July / 1783 in the 56 year of her / age Two footstones E.G. 1736 (belonging to D13), CG 1783
86. (D15) Headstone Here / lyeth ye body / of ELIZ. The / wife of RICHARD / HARWOOD who / died (of the / smallpox) / June ye 5 1710 / aged 46 years
87. (D16) Headstone RICHARD / HARWOOD / who dyed of / the smallpox [remainder of inscription buried] [GB 1710]
88. (D17) Headstone and two footstones In affectionate remembrance / of / WILLIAM THOMAS ATKINS / who died July 6th 1890 / aged 32 years Two footstones one no visible inscription – largely buried, WTA 1890
89. (D18) Headstone and kerbstone In loving memory / of / JOHN ATKINS / who died Aug 9 1901 / aged 77 years / also KEZIA his wife / died June 11 1902 / aged 74 years
90. (D19) Headstone and footstone In loving memory / of / JESSE LANE / who died January 6th 1906 / aged 61 years Footstone no inscription
91. (D20) Body stone with sculpted cross South facing side: In loving memory of / FLORENCE MARION GOLDING BIRD / wife of C.H. GOLDING BIRD F.R.C.S. / senior consulting surgeon to Guys Hospital / born Sept. 3 1853 died March 23 1919
North facing side: In loving memory of / CUTHBERT HILTON GOLDING BIRD B.A.M.B., F.R.C.S. / senior consulting surgeon to Guys Hospital / born July 7 1848 died March 6 1939 / aged 90 years
92. (D21) Headstone To / the memory of / HANNAH wife of JOSEPH / MUNN the elder she died February 15th 1715 in the / 34(54?) year of her age [BR and GB 1745]
93. (D22) Headstone Left-hand In / memory of JOSEPH MUNN / of this parish who / departed this life / November the 9th / 1788 / aged 83 years Right-hand Also / to the memory / of MARGARET wife of / JOSEPH MUNN / who departed this life / September the 30th / 1803 / aged 89 years "With patience to the last he did persist / and murmurd not in what the Lord thought [best] / He with a Christian courage did resign / His soul to God at his appointed time" // "Here rests recalled from this stage of life / A tender mother and a virtuous wife"
[BR and GB Margaret 6th April 1805]
94. (D23) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / Mr ROBERT MUNDAY / who departed this life / the 11th of April 1809 / aged 42 years / brother to the late Mr JOSEPH MUNDAY / interr’d near this place Footstone RM 1809
95. (D24) Headstone and two footstones Sacred / to the memory of / THOMAS HART / late of this parish who died / May 19th 1829 / aged 67 years / also of / HANNAH / wife of the above who died / July 7th 1809 / aged 45 years / they had issue / MARY, THOMAS, CHARLOTTE, / ELIZABETH, SARAH, JOHN, / ANNE-JOHANNA and WILLIAM / three of whom only survived them / viz: / THOMAS SARAH and WILLIAM
Two footstones H.H. 1809 and T.H. 1829
96. (D25) Headstone Left-hand In memory / of RICHARD / SUTHERDEN / of this parish / who departed / this life Septr / the 21st 1780 / aged 70 years Right-hand In memory / of SARAH wife / of RICHARD / SUTHERDEN of / this parish who / departed this life / Decembr 1st 1765 / aged 48 years [BR and GB Sarah December 7th 1763]
97. (D26) Headstone and footstone East facing: In / memory of / JANE CHARLOTTE RICH / daughter of / WILLIAM and JANE RICH / who died 28th April 1808 aged 5 years / "Afflictions sore long time she bore / physicians were in vain / till God did please death should her ease / and free her from her pain" / Mrs JANE RICH died May 30th / 1815 aged 44 years West facing: Also / THOMAS GEE RICH / died 2nd Feby 1810 aged 5 years / and / ANN ELITH RICH / died 14th Feby 1811 aged 4 years / ALFRED died in his infancy
Footstone JCR 1808, JR 1815
98. (*D27) Headstone, bodystone and footstone In memory of / JEMIMA wife of / ISAAC BLISSETT / of the parish of Strood / and daughter of / JOSEPH and MARGARET MUNN / who departed this life April 7th / 1799 aged 47 years / "Farewell dear husband I am gone before / to pay the way and pay kind nature’s score / you soon must follow for you cannot stay / when our Saviour calls you must obey" // "With wailing tears I mourn her end / losing my double comfort wife and friend" Footstone JB 1799
99. (D28) Headstone [Here] / lieth t… b… / JOHN son of JOSEPH M… [and] / MARGARET M… of this / parish who died Sept 30th 1777 / aged 26 years / "My tender parents dear grieve not for me / for at the Judgement Day a Saint I hope to be / It was Gods will to call me in my bloom / [do] n.. grieve and think I am gone too soon [GB gives John MUNN this year of burial. See D22]
100. (D29) Headstone Left-hand In memory of / WILLIAM MUNN / son of JOSEPH & / MARGARET MUNN / of this parish who / departed this life / May 21st 1766 in the / 21st year of his age Now by my kindred here I lie / God hath decreed] [that I] must die / and [tho] my bed is in the dust / I hope to rise among the just Right-hand Also in memory / of THOMAS MUNN / son of JOSEPH & / MARGARET MUNN / who departed / this life April 30th / 1766 in the 18th year of his age When in this world I did remain / my latter end was grief and pain / But when the Lord did think it best / He took me to his blessed rest
101. (D30) Large marble cube surrounded by ornate ‘dish’ and pedestal (now lost) on a three tiered plinth West facing: Here / lieth interrd the body of / Mr JOHN PHILLIPS / of this parish who departed this / life the 3rd of March 1741 / aged 43 years North facing: Also / lieth interred the body of / Mrs MARGARET PHILLIPS / who departed this life MDech* 16 1790 / aged 84 years South facing: Here lieth the body of / Mr THOMAS PHILLIPS / who died the 16th of March 17..9 / aged 52 years East facing: Here / also lieth interr’d the body of / Mr JOHN PHILLIPS who departed / this life February the 13th 1801 / aged 68 years * Possible mason error. Month could be March or December [BR Thomas 22nd March 1789, Margaret 23rd December 1790]
102. (D31) Headstone, bodystone and footstone Here lies interr’d the body / of JOHN ALLCHIN / of this parish yeoman / who departed ys life March ye 23rd 1760 / aged 43 years // left issue two children JOHN and MARY / he was a loving husband & tender father / died well respected and much lamented Footstone JA 1760
103. (D32) Headstone and bodystone Sacred to the memory of / MARY daughter of / JOHN and MARGARET PHILLIPS / relict of JOHN ALLCHIN of this parish / and wife of THOMAS EDMEADES / of Stone who died May the 21st 1800 / aged 72 years / left issue one son and two daughters / viz: JOHN MARY and ANN N.B. D32a Small unmarked grave lying between the feet of D31 and D32 Possibly connected? A child of this marriage?
Area E
104. (E1) Headstone (badly flaking) To the … / of SAR … MUNNS / w … TH O … / MU … Cobham / who departed this life / January 26 (?) 1729 (?) / Aged 34 years / 3 children one … / … daugh … THOM … / MARY & SARAH
105. (E2) Headstone and footstone (leaning against headstone turned sideways. Apparently not connected to headstone – date 1800) Here lyeth / the body of RICKEBY / TIESDELL son of NICHO / & ELIZA TIESDELL / of this parish he died / Dec ye 1737 aged / 31 years left issue by / SUSANh his wife one son / SAMUEL
106. (E3) Headstone (leaning) and footstone Left-hand In memory / of / NICH. TIESDELL / who died / Oct. 6th 1766 / aged 88 years Right-hand In memory / of ELIZABETH the wife of NICH. TIESDELL / who died March 13th 1769 / aged 95 years Footstone N.T. 1766
107. (E4) Headstone Sacred / to the memory of / MARY wife of NICHOLAS REEVES / of this parish who departed this life / the 21st of December 1776 / aged 36 years / also SUSANNA second wife of the above NICHOLAS REEVE departed / this life the 8th February 1800 / aged 73 years / NICHOLAS REEVE husband of the / above who departed this life / Sep. 18 1817 / aged 81 years
Footstone dated 1800 no initials – next to E2. Probably connected with this headstone.
108. (E5) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / Mr. DAVID HUNT / native of this parish / who died at Sheerness 7th Septr 1836 / aged 79 years / also Mrs. ELIZth HUNT wife of the above / native of Ludesdown / who died at Sheerness 25th Decr 1840 / aged 79 years / leaving 3 sons & 5 daughters Footstone D.H. 1836, E.H. 1840
109. (E6) Headstone and footstone (leaning against headstone) In memory of / DAVID HUNT of this parish / departed this life Jan 20 1801 / aged 7 ? years / also ANN wife of above / departed this life Dec 11th (?) 1808 (?) / aged 77 years Footstone D.H. 1801
110. (E7) Headstone and footstone In Memory / ELIZABETH wife of / WILLIAM JOHNSON / who departed this life / the 7 (?) October 1816 (?) aged 31 years / by sickness died / in death did …. and / … impossible to decipher … / … impossible to decipher … / the above WILLIAM JOHNSON / who departed this life / … December 1836 aged 81 years
Footstone E.J. 1816, W.J. 1836 [BR William 23rd Dec. (burial)]
111. (E8) Headstone (leaning sideways, flaking. Piece of lead projecting on one side – was this stone once connected to another?) Sacred / to the memory of / SARAH wife of JOSEPH PARKER / of this Parish departed / the 1st September 1796 / aged 52 years / left issue three sons + two daughte .. / JOHN JOSEPH RICHARD / ANN SARAH / also the above JOSEPH PARKER / departed this life / aged 81 years
112. (E8a) Table tomb, two feet in height on a ridged plinth – sandstone – large. Here lyeth the body of Mr / URIDGE COX son of Mr THOMAS / and ELIZABETH COX who depar / ted this life September the / 17th 1704 in the 17th year of / his age / EDWARD MARKETT buried …eby / 28th 171- aged 12 days / Mrs ELIZth COX wife of Mr / THOs COX died Feb. 1717 / aged 52 / ANN SPRAT daughr of Mr COX / March 20th 1717 aged 33 / ELIZth daughr of Mr COX / Febr 20th 1719 aged 33 / MARY MARKETT Febr 2nd 1724 / aged 9 days / THOs MARKETT May 31st 1728 / aged 9 years 8 months / GEORGE MARKETT Jany 9th 1733 / aged 3 years 8 months / JOHN MARKETT Esqr obiit Novr VIIIn / AD MDCCLn aetatis suae LXXIn / ANN MARKETT wife of JOHN / MARKETT Esqr obiit Decr XXIXn / AD MDCCLn aetatis suae LVIIn [GB Edward Markett 1714]
113. (E9) Headstone Here / lyeth the body / of EDWARD / SAUNDERS / … (yeoman?) .o of Cobham / who dyed Octor ye / 12th 1726 aged / 54 years / by JANE his beloved / wife he left issue / daughters: JANE / HANNAH
114. (E10) Headstone Here lyeth / ye body of / NICOLAS PIGGOTT / who departed this / life January ye 16th / the yeare of Our / …. –70- and in / …. 34 yeare of / his age [GB 1701]
115. (E11) Pedestal (polished marble) Top tier: In ever loving / memory of / Second tier: RALPH HART TWEDDELL / of Meopham Court / Died 3rd Sept. 1895 aged 52 / "The Lord hath need of him" / Bottom tier: and of HANNAH MARY / his wife / died 28th Oct. 1914 / Aged 69
116. (E12) Headstone and footstone In memory of / ELIZABETH SALMON / who died September the 21 1789 / aged 76 / also of JOHN SALMON / who died August the … 1791 / aged 86
Footstone E.S. 1789, J.S. 1791 [BR John 17th August 1791]
117. (E13) Headstone and footstone In memory of ROBT NORRIS / of this parish who died Sept. / 25th 1747 in the 64th year / of his age / also of MARY his wife / who died Febry … 1751 / aged 61 y… / …… / left issue one dau … ELIZTH Footstone M.N. 1751 [BR 27th February]
118. (E14) Headstone and body coffin Sacred / to the memory of / RICHARD SNELLING / who died November 29 18.. / aged 45 years / also RICHARD SNELLING / Son of the above / who died December 10th 1819 / aged 4 years / Also SARAH SNELLING / wife of the above / who died April .. 1871 / Aged 81 years / her end was peace [GB 1833]
119. (E15) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / MARY wife of / JOHN NEVILL / of this Parish / who departed this life / May 9th 1822 age 28 years / also of ELIZABETH / second wife of the above / who departed this life / January 21st 1849 / aged 65 years / "house and riches are the inheritance / of fathers: and a prudent wife is / from the Lord" Proverbs chap 19th / verse 14th / also of the above / JOHN NEVILL / who departed this life / June 17th 1859 / aged 79 years / "love not sleep lest thou come / to poverty. open thine eyes / and thou shalt be satisfied with bread" / Proverbs chap 20th verse 13th Footstone M.N. 1822, E.N. 1849, J.N. 1859
120. (E16) Headstone and footstone leaning against headstone In / loving memory of / ANNE NICHOLLS / wife of / THOMAS NICHOLLS Esq / of / Lindenwood Meopham / who died / Feb. 29th 1908 / aged 88 years Footstone AN 1908
121. (E17) Pedestal 3 tiered plinth East side: top tier In / loving memory / of / middle tier EMILY WOOD / the beloved wife of / STEPHEN WOOD / bottom tier who entered into rest at Harvel / 15th Novr 1915 aged 53 / "when I was in trouble I called upon / the Lord and he heard me" Psalm CXXI North side: top tier Also / middle tier STEPHEN WOOD / who died / 18th March 1935 / aged 73 years / bottom tier honour thy father and / thy mother
122. (E18) Celtic cross 6ft high on double pedestal In loving memory of / MARY / wife of HENRY WATSON / late of Newcastle-on-Tyne / born Decr 17 1842 / died Jany 20 1907
123. (E19) Stone cross on triple pedestal plus rectangular kerbstone with stone urn At the foot East side: top tier In / loving memory / of / middle tier WILLIAM JOHN LAKER / who died May 27th 1908 / aged 64 years / ‘Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace’ / bottom tier also ANNIE MARIA wife of the above / died May 9th 1930 aged 84 North side: also / their / daughter / middle tier MABEL ANNIE / ROWE / died Nov. 6th 1956 / aged 73 years / bottom tier blank South side: also / WILLIAM / middle tier husband of MABEL / died April 20th 1968 / bottom tier blank
124. (E20) Headstone and footstone In / memory of / THOMAS NORDISH / of this parish who died the 7th / Of January 1814 aged 50 (?) years / left issue three sons and two / Daughters THOMAS HENRY / JOHN MARY and ANN / also ANN wife of the above / THOMAS NORDISH who died / supporting stone obscuring bottom line Footstone T.N. 1814
125. (E21) Headstone and footstone In memory of / HANNAH wife of PHILIP BUGG / of this parish / who departed this life June 27th 1815 / aged -?9 years / left issue two sons and two daughters / viz: THOMAS, PHILIP, MARY, SARAH Footstone H.B. 1815
126. (E22) Headstone and footstone In memory of / HENRY NORDISH / who departed this life / the 31st of January 1821 / aged 61 years / he that lies mouldering in the dust / was honest prudent wise and just / he lived in love, he died in peace / lets hope his joys will never cease Footstone H.N. 1821
Area F
127. (F1) Headstone and footstone Here R…. / body of …. WIL / CROWHURST of …… / parish son of WILLm … / CROWHURST of Rootham / who died Feb. 27th 1718 / aged 46 years
Footstone (sideways – leaning against headstone) W.C. 1718
128. (F2) Double headstone, 2 footstones Left-hand Here …th / the b..y of / THOMAS / CROWHURST / of this parish he / ……. Life / the 28 of Decr / 176.. / in the …. Year / of his age Right-hand H….. / the …. / MARY wife / Of THO..S / CROWHURST / of This parish / departed this life / Dec.. 6… 1711 / aged 38 years
2 Footstones M.C. T.C. (no dates) [GB Thomas 1768]
129. (F3) Headstone Here / lyeth the body / THOMAS son of / THOMAS and MARY / CROWHURST of this / parish he departed this / May 7th 1750 / age 26 years Footstone (lying sideways against headstone) T.C. (no date)
130. (F4) Two headstones – each broken off and one partially wedged beneath Horse chestnut. Two footstones, one horizontal incribed surface, face downwards. (1) who d… / the 3rd of August / also ANN wife / JOHN DAL … / who departed this / the 21st of June 1837 aged (2) in memory of / WILLIAM DALTON / of this parish .. / who depart… / the 6th Dec 17.. Footstones (1) JD 1825, AD 1837 (2) WD 1797 (possibly not connected with headstone? See BR entry) [BR William 1793 14th Dec]
131. (F5) Kerbstone with ornate corners shaped as crosses North side of kerbstone: In loving memory of JOHN BELLAMY / JEPSON died 18th January 1904 aged / 59 years // also MARY ELIZABETH, wife / of the above died 15th November / 1919 aged 72 years West side of kerbstone: Gates and sons / Frindsbury (stone mason)
132. (F6) Headstone In / memory of / MARY ANNA / wife of / SAMUEL LARCOMB / who died November 6 1905 / aged 76 years / also the above named / SAMUEL LARCOMB / who died at Hook Green Meopham / March 1 1913 / aged 82 years
133. (F7) Headstone Sacred / to the memory of / Mrs. CAROLINE WILLIAMS / the beloved wife of / WILLIAM ELLIOTT WILLIAMS / of this parish / who died at Luddesdown Septb 30th 1857 / aged 34 years / leaving issue one son WILLIAM
134. (F8) Headstone and 2 footstones (one might belong to F7 – west facing, and one to F9 – east facing) EDWIN / WILLIAMS / died / 14th Feb 1945 / aged 80 years Footstones: (1) C.W. 1857 (west facing – belonging to F7?) (2) A.W. 1900, A.W. 1910 (east facing – belonging to F9?)
135. (F9) Headstone In / loving memory / of / AMY / the faithful wife of / EDWIN WILLIAMS / died Jan. 2 1900 / aged 6.. years / so He giveth His beloved sleep / also ANN WILLIAMS / died Feb. 3 1910 / aged 46 years / also the above EDWIN WILLIAMS / died Nov 7 1920 / aged 85 years / ‘Until the day break and the shadows / flee away’
136. (F10) Headstone a double inscription – one east facing, one west facing with two surnames. Footstone East facing: Sacred / to the memory of / ELLEN PETT / who died November 21st 1848 / aged 20 years and 8 months / ‘Good name is better than precious / ointment’ / Eccl ch 7 V1 Footstone E.P. 1848
West facing: Sacred / ……. / MARY SMITH / who died February …8th 18… / aged …. Years / this stone / is erected / in memory of esteem… / and sincere friend [BR Mary Smith 1830]
137. (F11) Headstone – with regimental badge F24545 Private / C. MAYNARD / Royal Army Service Corps / 8th May 1916
138. (F12) Headstone CH/ (7?, J?) 484 Private R.M.L.I. / T.H. WELLARD / "S.S. Teeswood" / 8th April 1918 age 42
139. (F13) Kerbstone South side: In loving memory of LOUIS W. / PARSONS died Dec. 6 1919 / aged 29 North side: Also of JENNIE E.PARSONS / died April 28 1896 / aged 26
Area G
140. (G1) Headstone and two footstones In / memory of / JOHN BATCHELOR of / this parish who departed / this life May 1 1760 / in the 41st year of his / age / also MARY wife of the / above JOHN BATCHELOR / who departed this life Feb / the 7th 1797 aged 77 years Two footstones J.B 1760, M.B 1797
141. (G2) Headstone and footstone PETER GUNNING born / in the parish / of Meopham / departed this life / June 25th 1747 / in the year of his age 89 / also JANE GUNNING his dr. / obt 12 Octr 1767 æ 71 Footstone PG MDCCLXVII
142. (G3) Headstone and footstone Here lyeth ye body / of SARAH the wife of PETER GUNNING / who departed this life / the 2e day of October / in ye year of our Lord / 1702 / and in ye 48 year of / her age Footstone SG
143. (G4) Headstone and footstone Here lieth / the body of PETER / son of PETER and SARAH / GUNNING of this / parish who departed / this life August ye / 13th in ye year of our / Lord 1714 and / in ye 27th year of his / age Footstone PG 1714
144. (G5) Pedestal four tier with cross missing East facing: Top tier: In memory of Second tier: ALICE MAUD HOOPER / daughter of / Revd. JOHN & FRANCES HOOPER Third tier: born Oct 9th 1844 / fell asleep June 21st 1897 / "They also serve who only stand & wait" / also ELLEN MATILDA HOOPER / sister of the above / fell asleep Dec 28 1911 / aged 7 Bottom tier: "That we through patience and comfort of the / scriptures might have hope" Romans XV V4 / also GEORGINA ARABELLA HOOPER / died June 15th 1923 aged 81 years North facing: Top tier: - Second tier: EDITH / CAROLINE / HOOPER / Third tier: died April 28 1925 / aged 79 years
145. (G6) Slab with plinth resting on it and cross at foot of slab Possibly the lowest plinth of G9 (John Hooper). Slab sunk into grass. Also of FRANCES widow of the above / who departed this life 13th November 1887 / aged 81 years / daughter of the late Revd W. GOODALL No mention of Francis’ surname but on analogy with inscription on G9 highly probable that she is widow of John Hooper.
146. (G7) Slab with a cross Slab embedded in grass overlooking trench surrounding church wall. Possible that the triple plinth in trench G8 belongs to this slab. i.e. Isabel Tunnah’s grave. Mason’s mark DAWES / Wrotham Road Gravesend
147. (G8) Pedestal three tier, (in walled trench), cross missing Top tier: In / loving memory / of Second tier: ISABEL TUNNAH / who died at Meopham Court / June 18th 1913 / aged 69 Bottom tier: "Asleep in Jesus"
148. (G9) Pedestal three tier, (in walled trench), cross missing Top tier: Sacred / to the memory / of Second tier: the Revd JOHN HOOPER / 21 years vicar of Meopham / who departed this life / Novr the 4th 1875 aged 74 years Third tier: youngest son of / JOHN HOOPER / of Hendford Manor House / Yeovil Somerset / "so he giveth his beloved sleep"
149, (G10) Pedestal four tier on large kerbstone base. Cross detached lying flat within kerbstone East facing: Top tier: In loving memory of / CAROLINE / the devoted wife of / ANTHONY TODD Second tier: born September 3rd 1847 died Aug 12th 1899 / Life’s race well run / life’s work well done / life’s crown well won / now come rest Third tier: also of her husband / ANTHONY TODD / who died Dec 28th 1918 / aged 82 Nothing on 4th tier
150. (G11) Pedestal three tier with kerbstone, fallen cross West facing: top tier: In loving memory of / GLADYS CHRISTABEL / youngest daughter of Second tier: NELSON LEEMING / who fell asleep Jan 2nd 1917 aged 17 years / "at rest" Bottom tier: - South facing: Top tier: - Second tier: also ANNIE ELIZA / widow of NELSON LEEMING / died 5th September 1957 / "at rest" Bottom tier: - East facing: Top tier: In loving memory of / NELSON / youngest son of Second tier: THOMAS LEEMING / who fell asleep / Nov 7. 1897 aged 28 / "Thy will be done"
151. (G12) Headstone with body stone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / M. EDWARD BEAUMONT / who departed this life April 19 1821 / aged 51 years / after a long and tedious illness which he bore / with great patience in hopes that he might be / one of those pronounced by our blessed Saviour / "come ye blessed of my father / inherit the kingdom prepared for you from / the foundation of the world" / Matthw Chap 25 verse 34 / also near this place lieth / WILLIAM BEAUMONT son of the above / who departed this life August 8 1806 / aged 6 years & six months Body stone and footstone E.B., W.B.
152. (G13) Pedestal with broken cross In / loving memory / of / THOMAS ELWYN / Lt. .. General Royal Artillery / who died on the 29th August 1899 / aged 83 / also of ANNE / for 62 years his beloved wife / who died on the 10th June 1909 / in her 93rd year
153. (G14) Pedestal East facing: Sacred / to the memory of / MAUNDY HARVEY GRAHAM / ELWYN / 4th son of / Lt. General ELWYN R.A. / who died / on the 10th of March 1885 / aged 34 West facing: In / memory of / CHARLES EDWARD ELWYN / Captain Royal Artillery / 2nd son of Genl. ELWYN R.A. / who died 24th Octr 1888 / aged 47 / "Loved and resting"
154. (G15) Pedestal In loving memory of / ROBERT ANDREW / eldest child of / JOHN BODDINGTON JACKSON / and AMELIA his wife / born Aug 23 1872 / died June 3 1878 / "Thy will be done"
155. (G16) Headstone In loving memory of / SARAH YOUNG / died February 25th 1887 / aged 32 years / with Christ – far better
156. (G17) Pedestal with separate cross East facing: To the / fadeless memory of / LEWIS WOODWARD LEWIS M.A. priest / 24 years vicar of this parish / aged 69 / who fell asleep / "on the Resurrection morning" / April 15 1900 R.I.P. West facing: Also / LOUISA ANNE EDIE / for 42 years / his beloved wife and helpmeet / (elder daughter of / General ELWYN R.A.) / who died Dec. 20. 1915 / aged 76
157. (G18) Pedestal surmounted by a cross East facing: In / loving memory / of / MABEL LEWIS / daughter of / the vicar of this parish / fell asleep 3rd July 1888 West facing: "at rest" / CHARLES HARVEY / LEWIS second son of / the Rev. L.W. LEWIS / died 10th Aug. 1913 / aged 51 years / R.I.P.
158. (G19) Headstone In loving memory / of / HARRIET / the dearly loved wife of / THOMAS HAWLEY / who died October 23rd 1898 / aged 60 years / "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" / also the above / THOMAS HAWLEY / who died September 18th 1916 / aged 83 years / "Our Father which art in heaven"
159. (G20) Headstone and footstone Here / lyeth ye body of / THOS EDMEADES / of this parish / who departed ys / life ye 4th of Septemr / 1723 / aged 34 years / son of WILL EDMEADES / of Nursted Court Footstone ..23
160. (G20a) Headstone Here lyes / the body of / SARAH EDMEADES / wife of THOMAS / EDMEADES of Nursted / ye daughr of PETER / GUNNING of ys parishe / by SARAH his wife / she died April ye 20 / 1728 in ye 35th year / of her age
161. (G20b) Headstone Here lyeth interr’d the body of / MARY TILDEN / late wife of / JOHN TILDEN of the parrish of / Rodmersham departed this / life the 17th of June 1744 / aged 23 years / "stand still reader shead a tiear / upon the dust that slumbers hear / and when you reud the state of mee / think on the glass that runs for thee" See G23 for footstone
161. (G21) Coffin THOMAS SMITH COGSWELL / 26 years vicar of Cringleford Norwich / died June 13 1930 aged 74 / "God bless thee"
162. (G22) Pedestal surrounded by large kerbstone (possibly a vault beneath) NAPOLEON THOMAS COGSWELL / and ALICE his wife / 5 May 21 Jany / 1909 / BENJAMIN ALFRED their son / FRCO /
17 November 1891 / ALICE HARRIETT their daughter / 20 May 1902 / ELIZABETH MARY their daughter / 16 July 1917 / "Until the day dawn"
163. (G23) Headstone and two footstones To the memory of / TIMOTHY CHILD late of Cobham / who departed this life / the 27 of July 1797 / aged 67 years Footstones: 1. TC 1787, 2. MT 1744 No connection with the Child family Possibly Mary Tilden
164. (G24) Headstone and body stone Sacred / to the memory / of Mr JOHN CHILD (of this parish) / who departed this life August 16 / 1799 aged 45 years / also ELIZABETH CHILD / the wife of JOHN CHILD / who departed this life November 30th / 1838 aged 82 years
165. (G25) A large flat stone probably a vault In memory of / THOMAS ALCHIN / who died March 6th 1851 / aged 73 years
166. (G26) Horizontal flat slab Sacred / to the memory of / WILLIAM BEST / who departed this life / November 18th 1838(?) / aged 48 years / left issue one daughter / viz. MARY ANN / also MARY / wife of the above / who departed this life / March 30th 1855 / aged 73(8?) years [GB William 1833]
167. (G27) Headstone and body stone Sacred / to the memory of / FREDERIC ANDRUS / son of WILLIAM and / MARY ANN ANDRUS / born March the 22nd / died August the 27th 1833(5?) [GB 1835]
168. (G28) Sarcophagus with ridged hipped roof top on two very large bases North facing: Sacred to the memory of JOHN-SILLS CHARLTON / born Octbr 17th 1808 died Octbr 1867 / also LETITIA wife of the above / born Febry 3rd 1810 died Novbr 20th … South facing: Also THO…. .. THA CHARLTON / ELIZ. …. 18… Janry 26th 1839 / 8 Ar… born March .. 1832 died March 3rd 1839 / THOMAS ALCHIN born July 14th 1833 died August 12th 1840
169. (G29) Obelisk on large base West facing: In loving memory of / EMMA / wife of JOHN BABER M.D. / and daughter of / EDWARD DU BOIS Esq. / of Sloane Street S.W. / born July 13 1818 / died March 12 1875 East facing: In loving memory of / ROSA SELDON / second wife of JOHN BABER M.D. / of Thurloe Square S.W. / and fifth daughter of CHARLES BUTLER Esq. M.P. / born November 22 1847 / died February 22 1883 / "The blood of Jesus Christ / cleanseth from all sin" / "washed in the blood of the lamb" South facing: In loving memory of / JOHN BABER M.D. / of the Deodars, Meopham / late of Thurloe Square / South Kensington S.W. / born February 19 1822 / died May 4 1894
170. (G30) Headstone and two body stones Left-hand In memory of / JOHN CHILD Senr / who died / August 18 1778 / aged 88 years Right-hand In memory of / FRANCES CHILD / wife of JOHN CHILD / of this parish / yeoman who / departed ys life / Octr ye 26 1766 / aged 72 years
171. (G31) Headstone Left-hand In memory of / JOHN CHILD / late of this / parish yeoman /who died March / the 7th 1786 / aged 70 years Right-hand In memory of / JANE CHILD / wife of / JOHN CHILD / of this parish / daughter of ROBT and ELIZABETH GUNNING / of Cobham who / departed ys life / June ye 11th 1776 / aged 53 years Two body stones near this headstone, one marked J.C. 1780 on west end of stone
172. (G32) Sarcophagus 3 foot high chest on 3 tiered plinth South facing side: In memory of JOHN PHILLIPS ALCHIN (of this parish) / son of JOHN and MARY late of Meopham / who died May 23rd 1808 aged 28 Middle plinth: THOMAS ALCHIN / died March 6th 1854 aged 73 North facing side: In memory of JOHN ALCHIN (late of Meopham) / son of JOHN and MARY ALCHIN of this parish / who died August 30th 1825 aged 75 / also MARY the wife of JOHN ALCHIN and daughter of / JOHN and JANE CHILD of this parish / who died January 7th 1796 aged 36 / left issue two sons and three daughters / viz: JOHN, THOMAS, MARY, ANN and SARAH
173. (G33) Slab resting on plinth In memory of / JOHN SILLS CHARLTON / late of Cliffe / who died April the 21 1817 / aged 58 years / also / M. ANN CHARLTON/ daughter of / JOHN and MARY ALCHIN / of this parish / and wife of the above / who died / December the 17 1832 / aged 48 years / left issue two sons / (viz: JOHN SILLS & THOMAS)
174. (G34) Headstone and body stone In / memory of / Mr.WILLIAM ANDRUS / who departed this life / August 1st 1846 / aged 44 years / also MARY ANN / widow of the above / who departed this life / March 6th 1862 / aged 52 years
175. (G35) Headstone In memory of / ANN / relict of / CHARLES COPPER / born March 11th 1797 / died February 4th 1878 / also MARY ANNE KILLICK / niece of the above / died December 11th 1887 / aged 59 years / "The Eternal God is my refuge / and underneath are the everlasting arms" / Deut. 33. 27.
176. (G36) Headstone and footstone In / memory of ANN / wife of / JOHN RUSTON / of this parish / who departed this life / the 7th of July 1838 / aged 45 years / also of / Mr. JOHN RUSTON / husband of the above / died January 1st 1839 / in the 49th year of his age Footstone AR 1839
177. (G37) Marble chest with crucifix carved on the top South side: Sacred to the memory of / ROBERT BARNETT / of Meopham Court / who died February 24th 1872 aged 51 years / deeply lamented / "The night cometh when no man can work" St. John IX 4 / also to the memory of JANE FRANCES BARNETT / widow of the above / who died on the 28th September 1890 aged 79 years / also of REGINALD BARNETT / the eldest surviving and dearly beloved son of / JOHN BARNETT / who died February 12th 1878 aged 24 years North side: also to the memory of / JOHN BARNETT / of Meopham Court / who died June 14th 1887 / aged 68 years
Area H
178. (H1) Pedestal with footstone Sacred / to / the memory of / GLOVER MUNGEAM / late quartermaster of His Majesty’s / Dockyard Chatham, / who departed this life / the 17 day of March 1791 / aged 48 years / also / ANN, wife of the above, / who departed this life / the 10th day of September 1821 / in the 70th year of her age.
Footstone (lying horizontal next to headstone, half buried face down) GM 1791, AM 1821
179. (H2) Headstone Sacred / to the memory of / WILLIAM MUNGEAM / yeoman / late of this parish / who died August 12th 1846 / aged 68 / also FRANCES his wife / who died January 29th 1850 / aged 67 / also CATHERINE / their daughter / who died December 6th 1848 / aged 25
180. (H3) No identification Three sections of body stones, two possibly connected, on a stone slab.
181. (H4) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / JAMES LANGFORD / who departed this life / November 14th 1852 / aged 45 years / also / MARY ANN LANGFORD / wife of the above / who died April 8th 1880 / aged 70 years / "Forgive blest shade the tributory tear / That mourns Thy exit from a world like th.. / Forgive the wish that would have kept you here / And stay’d Thy progress to the realm of bliss"
Footstone JL 1852, MAL 1880 On side of stone mason’s name MARTIN (no address)
182. (H5) Headstone and footstone The thread of life parts man and wife / Sacred / to the memory of / ANN wife of / RICHARD LANGFORD / of this parish / who departed this life / on the 6th day of May 1834 / aged 64 years. / "Reader to stop to learn who here doth lie / Read on and you shall learn how suddenly / Death’s summons came, by all must be obayed / Healthy was I, / And six days after in the grave was laid. / Think on my fate when you have left this spot / Strive, be prepar’d the same may be your lot" / Also of the above RICHARD LANGFORD / who departed this life / on the 3rd day of December 1845 / aged 74 years / also of SOPHIA LANGFORD / daughter of the above / who departed this life / on the 15th day of December 1843 / aged 33 years Footstone AL 1834, RL 1845, SL 1843
183. (H6) Platform Sacred to the memory of / WILLIAM SMITH Esqr / of Fairy(?) Hall Mottingham / in t..s county / who departed …. Life October 18th 1830 / in the 71 year of his age / also ………. CATHERINE / relict of ….. above …. named / WILLIAM ……. / who departed …….ember 18.. / in the 60 ye… her age [GB Catherine 1839]
184. (H7) Slab Sacred to the memory of / GRACE MANLEY SMITH / daughter of WILLIAM SMITH Esqre / who died Septr 18th 1813? in the 11th year of / her age [BR 1818]
185. (H8) Headstone with kerbstone – lead letters, Cross with incised lettering [headstone] In / loving / memory of / ABRAHAM CHARLES / HEDGECOCK / died Nov. 17th 1901 / aged 73 years / also ANNIE EMILY / daughter of the above / died March 3rd 1893 / aged 19 years / also FREDERICK LANGFORD / son of the above / killed in the Great War [cross] In / loving memory of / DORIS EDNA LADDS / aged 3 months
186. (H9) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / THOMAS LYNDS of this / parish who departed this life / the 6th of April 1790 / aged 71 years / also SARAH wife of the above / who departed this life the 3rd of / April 17.. aged 36 years [quote or extra inscription obscured below soil level] Footstone S.L. 17--, S.L. 1794 [BR Sarah 1761]
187. (H10) Headstone In / loving memory / of / WILLIAM BUCK / late of Farley / who died February 1st 1906 / aged 87 years / MARY ANN BUCK / wife of the above / who died March 16th 1901? / aged 83 years
188. (H11) Pedestal on plinth in shape of cross ALLAN SMITH-MASTERS / of Camer priest / born January 16th 1819 / at rest Oct. 8th 1875 / "My trust is in the tender mercy of God / Forever and ever" On base: And Rebe his wife / daughter of Venble JAMES RANDALL / born April 23 1822 / at rest Jan 18 1907
189. (H12) Chest South side of chest: In memory of WILLIAM MASTERS SMITH Esq. / of Camer in this parish who died the 24th / day of December 1861 in the 60th year of / his age North side of chest: In memory also of FRANCES widow of / WILLIAM MASTERS SMITH Esqre and / daughter of Sir HOWARD ELPHINSTONE Bart. C.M. / died Oct. the 31st 1905 aged 94
Area J
190. (J1) Pedestal, one layer on base East facing: FREDERICK WILLIAM NEWCOMB / born September 10th 1880 / died March 28th 1913 / The Lord hath need of him
191. (J2) Headstone and kerbstone with ornamental corners In loving memory / of / JAMES DAY / who departed this life / April 23rd 1899 / in his 73rd year / "his end was peace" / also HARRIETT / wife of the above / who passed away / Dec 24th 1921 / in her 86th year / "at rest" / also ALFRED THOMAS DAY / youngest son of the above / who suddenly passed away / Sep. 5th 1932 / aged 54 years / "Thy will be done"
192. (J3) Headstone In / loving memory / of / MARY ANN MERCER / 40 years the devoted wife of / JOHN WARE / who died 12th Dec. 1916 aged 60 / "Peace perfect peace" / JOHN JAMES WARE / born March 22nd 1855 / died July 9th 1921
193. (J4) Large kerbstone with 3 ornamental corner stones (one missing). Inscription in lead lettering on inside edge of kerbstone. East side: In loving memory of South side: JAMES KING late of Offley Mill, / Hitchin Herts who died Jan. 21st / 1898 aged 61 years
194. (J5) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / GEORGE BLACKMAN / departed this life / December 27th 1863 / aged 72 years / "Farewell my wife and children dear / I am not lost but sleeping here / prepare your dues to follow me / for as I am you so must be" / This stone is erected as a tribute of / duty by his sorrowing and affectionate / children and grandson / also ELIZABETH BLACKMAN / (wife of the above) / who died June 6th 1878 Footstone G.B. 1863, E.B.1878
195. (J6) Slab with rectangular base and footstone (initials bear no relation to the Brownfield family). Originally a metal cross attached (according to an old photograph). East facing: CHARLES BROWNFIELD / who died January 11th 1891 / aged 60 / MARTHA MARY nee CONSTANT / widow who died August 24th 1916 / aged 75 Footstone E.E. 1876, J.E. 1898, A.E. 1855, E.T. 1871 All appear [GB] to refer to the Evenden family for whom no tombstone survives. E.E. 1876 (Eliza Evenden), A.E. 1855 (Ann Evenden), E.T. 1871 (Eliza Taylor)
196. (J7) Headstone and footstone In / affectionate / remembrance of / ELIZABETH DURLING / who died October 25th 1873 / aged 28 years / Affliction some long time she bore / physicians were in vain / till death did seize and God did please / to ease her of her pain Footstone E.D.1873
197. (J8) Marble kerbstone with holder for urn at west end of kerbstone East facing: In loving memory / of / CHARLES FRANCIS COOK / who died 18th May 1913 / aged 86 years / and his wife ELIZA ROSE / who died 19th April 1954 / aged 87 years
198. (J9) Headstone and three footstones (2 relate to headstone and 1 does not) In affectionate remembrance / of / FRANKLIN / youngest son of ALFRED LIGHT / of this parish / who died 17th July 1871 / aged 17 years / also / WILLIAM HENRY / third son of the above / who died 19th June 1876 / aged 28 years / also the above / ALFRED LIGHT / who died 15th May 1879 / aged 58 years / and FRANCES ANN / his wife / who died 29th September 1879 / aged 59 years Footstones: 1:- east side F.L. 1871, 2:- west side W.H.L. 1876, 3:- (relating to Goodwin, see J15) T.G. 1866, G.G. 1867 (George Goodwin Ref. GB)
199. (J10) Pedestal, high with urn half covered in drapery North facing: Sacred to the memory / of / CAROLINE / the devoted wife of / THOMAS THOMPSON / who died / 18th December 1878 / aged 73 years / "Rest in the Lord" / also the above / THOMAS THOMPSON / born November 24th 1812 / died February 26th 1884 / "God shall wipe away all tears" / Rev. VII 17 ver. East facing: Sacred to the memory / of / JANE / relict of the late / BENJAMIN THOMPSON Esq. / of Red Hill Lodge / Nottinghamshire / and youngest daughter of the / Revd JOHN BOURNE / rector of Sutton Derbyshire / she died / on the 4th day of February 1862 / in her 87th year / "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy" / Psalm 126 15 ver. / this tomb / was erected by her affectionate / and only surviving son / THOMAS THOMPSON / of this parish
200. (J10a) Kerbstone with inscription on three sides South facing: HENRY BLACKMAN died 30 May 1907 aged 62 North facing: …. …. Died Dec. 15 1936 aged 88 West facing: Reunited
201. (J11) Headstone with a cross and footstone In memory of / HESTER / beloved wife of / WILLIAM MARTIN / who fell asleep in Jesus / 23 Feb. 1895 / aged 70 / "Thy will be done" / also WILLIAM MARTIN / husband of above / who fell asleep in Jesus / 21st Nov. 1896 aged 71 / "They rest in peace and rise in glory" Footstone H (altered from W) M 1895, W M 1896
202. (J12) Headstone very eroded and flaked In memory … / … who ….. / …. BA ….. / EDWA.. …. / E..A
203. (J13) Headstone and footstone In / affectionate remembrance of / JOHN BODDY / who died September 11th 1888 / aged 55 years / Lies sleeping beneath a bed of dust / A loving husband true and just / Beloved he lived, in peace he died / His life was craved for but God denied // We loved him as no tongue can tell / How much we loved him, and how well / God loved him too and thought it best / To take our dear father home to rest // Our life hangs on a single thread / Which soon is cut and we are dead / Then boast not reader of thy might / Alive at noon but dead at night Footstone J.B. 1888
204. (J14) Headstone and two footstones In / affectionate remembrance of / RACHEL BODDY / who died May 10th 1892 / aged 80 years / Lies sleeping beneath a bed of dust / A loving wife true and just / Beloved she lived, in peace she died / Her life was craved for but God denied // We loved her as no tongue can tell / How much we loved her, and how well / God loved her too and thought it best / To take our dear mother home to rest // Our life hangs on a single thread / Which soon is cut and we are dead / Then boast not reader of thy might / Alive at noon but dead at night Footstones leaning against J13 and J14 R B 1892 Relates to J15 E G [T G?] 1859, A G 1862, E O 1863, M B 1866
205. (J15) Headstone and footstone (see J14 above) Sacred to the memory / of / THOMAS / s.. of / THOMAS and MARY GOODWIN / …. ….. parish / who ….. 1859 / all you …. grave to see / prepare …. …. To follow me / repent …. …. delay / I in my …. … away / ARTHUR GOODWIN / died July … aged 41 years / ELLEN OLIVER … / died … … A … years / MARY BARTLETT / died …..[BT] Thomas 30th April 1859, [GB] Arthur 1862, [GB] Ellen 1863, [GB] Mary 1866
206. (J16) Headstone and footstone Sacred to the memory / of / HENRY HILLS / who died August 7th 1865 / aged 72 years / "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken / away. Blessed be the name of the Lord" Footstone H H 1865
207. (J17) Pedestal and footstone Sacred to the memory / of / JANE HILLS / wife of HENRY HILLS / who died February 3rd 1872 / aged 77 years / "Blessed are the dead which lie in the Lord" Footstone J H 1872
208. (J18) Headstone and kerbstone In loving memory of / PHILIP ASHENDEN / died 15th Novr 1908 aged 48 / also / ANNIE ELLEN his wife / died 15th Febry 1924 aged 61 On bottom edge of kerbstone "For ever in our thoughts"
209. (J19) Kerbstone North side: JOHN ASHENDEN who died 13th March 1916 / HARRIET ASHENDEN who died 13th October 1909 West side: And HARRY their infant son / who died 6th March 1872 East side: In loving memory of / our dear father & mother
210. (J20) Coffin with cross inset on top on a triple plinth North facing: In ever loving memory of my devoted mother / SARAH EASTWOOD / who died November 19th 1895 / But trust I shall shortly see Thee and we / shall speak face to face South facing: In ever loving memory of my dear sister / ANNIE SMITH / who died May 21st 1892 / Rest in peace
211. (J21) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / JANE JEAL / wife of ROBERT JEAL / who died January 23rd 1876 / aged 56 years / also near this spot lie the remains / of GEORGE ROBERT and FLORENCE JANE JEAL / grandchildren of the above who died in / their infancy in the years 1872 & 1874 / also ROBERT JEAL / who departed this life 25th Feb. 1892 / aged 69 years Footstone J J 1876, R J 1892
212. (J22) Headstone Here lieth / ye body of WILLIAM / son of WILLIAM and / ELIZA ATWOOD / of this parish who / departed this life / ye 11 of May in ye year / of our Lord 1714 / in ye 26 year of / his age
213. (J23) Headstone Here / lyeth intered / ROBERT BUTCHER / who departed / this life the 26th / day of Sepr 1706 / aged 58 years / and also / ROBERT BUTCHER his / son who dyed / December the 26th / 1706 aged 22 years
214. (J24) Pedestal, three tier plinth with large cross leaning against it op tier: In loving memory of / JOHN ASHDOWN / died May 5 1899 aged 82 Second tier: also ESTHER SOPHIA his wife / died April 21 1900 aged 82 years / also MARY ANN ESTHER / their daughter Third tier: died April 22 1874 aged 21 years / and JANE ASHDOWN / sister of the above JOHN ASHDOWN / died May 1 1900 aged 86 years
215. (J25) Pedestal, three tier East facing: top tier: In loving memory of / GEORGE GRIGGS / who died May 31st 1895 / aged 43 years Second tier: also / GEORGE son of the above / who passed away February 13th 1909 / aged 18 years / Thy will be done
216. (J26) Pedestal, three tier with broken cross lying within kerbstone Top tier: no inscription (small lead cross attached to east and north sides) East facing: second tier: To the memory of / GEORGE WILLIAM STANIFORTH Bottom tier: Born at Hull 7th August 1830 / died at S. Peters Thanet / 29th March 1904 / Rest in peace North facing: second tier: Also of his wife / MARY HELEN Bottom tier: Born Novr 25th 1830 / died March 30th 1908 / R.I.P.
217. (J27) Pedestal, small two tiered plinth NORAH CONSTANCE DRYLAND / born Sept 30th died Nov. 21st 1890
218. (J28) Base for headstone Also in loving memory of / THOMAS HENRY DUNCH / born 31st March 1862 / died 20th April 1948
219. (J29) Headstone lying flat against north wall of nave MICHAEL ARNOLD TAYLOR / born March 4th 1936 / lived one day
220. (J30) Blank slab lying against north wall of nave. Possible inscription on underside
221. (J31) Pedestal, three plinths surmounted by tall cross and a kerbstone On cross: Thy will be done Top tier: In loving memory / of Second tier: CHARLES DUNCH / born 3 March 1826 / died 28 May 1896 / also ELIZABETH JANE his wife / born 31 July 1838 died 24 Jan 1922 Bottom tier: (below soil level) JOHN DUDLEY DUNCH / born 9 July 1868 died / 8 August 1868
222. (J32) Large table tomb on a brick base Sacred / to the memory of / the Revd / JOHN THOMPSON M.A. / for 38 years / vicar of this parish / who died the 30th August 185? / aged 74 years [BR 1854]
223. (J33) Pedestal and kerbstone. Statuesque piece of rough hewn masonry with a chain wound round an anchor embedded in rock on a pedestal On sloping side of pedestal: Also GEORGE MOASE / died 27th December 1938 aged 79 years / erected in loving memory of / AARON MOASE / born 25th March 1833 – died 9th March 1917 / also MARY E. MC A. MOASE / died 14th November 1932 aged 69 / "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"
Area K
224. (K1) Headstone West facing: In / loving memory / of / ELIZABETH OLIVER / the beloved wife of / HENRY BISHOP / born Jan. 8. 1840 / died Jan. 2. 1900 / "Gone but not forgotten" / also the above named / HENRY BISHOP / born Dec. 19 1834 / died Aug. 6. 1901 / His end was perfect peace
225. (K2) Headstone and footstone Sacred to the memory / of / HENRY PRIOR / who doed July 3rd 1881 / in his 62nd year / "In the midst of life we are in death" / also MARY ANN wife of the above / who died October 22nd 189? / aged 76 / "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God" / also ELIZA MARY / the devoted wife of JAMES RANDS / who died September 3rd 1883 / aged 36 years / "She is not dead but sleepeth" Footstone: H.P. 1881, EMR 1883, M.A.P. 1897 [BR Mary Ann 1897]
226. (K3) Headstone In loving memory / of / THOMAS LEEMING / died 15th June 1886 / aged 54 years / also of his beloved wife / FRANCES LEEMING / died 8th June 1913 / aged 77 years / "Not as I will but as Thou wilt" / and ALICE MAUD / elder daughter of the above / and wife of ROBERT JOHN SCOTT / died 27th Oct. 1946 aged 73 / also LAURA FRANCES / younger daughter of the above / and wife of WILLIAM FREDERICK SCOTT / DIED 18TH March 1955 aged 76
227. (K4) Pedestal, three tier with kerbstone and broken cross South-east facing: Top tier: In / loving memory / of Second tier: THOMAS HENRY LEEMING / who died June 19 1899 aged 43 years / "Thy will be done" Third tier blank
228. (K5) Headstone and footstone In a grave below / are / deposited the earthly remains / of / WILLIAM JURY / for 33(38?) years parish clerk / of Nursted / he died June 11th 1844 / aged 82 years / "The ….. .. crown of / glory if it be forever of ….. / righteousness" Romans (Proverbs?) / MARTHA JURY / wife of the above / who died Nov. 8th 1848 / aged 89(80?) years / CHARLOTTE JURY / wife of EDWARD JURY / who died June 17th 1849 / aged … years Footstone W.J. 1844, M.J. 1848, C.J. 1849
229. (K6) Kerbstone North-east facing: Left hand section: EMILY TAYLOR died Sept. 9th 1917 / aged 72 Right hand section: THOMAS TAYLOR died Ap. 17th 1931 / aged 87 South-west facing: Left hand section: also SARAH EMILY daughter / died 21st April 1968 aged 86 years / "At rest" Right hand section: also WILLIAM TAYLOR killed in France / Sept. 1916 aged 34
230. (K7) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / WILLIAM TAYLOR / who died May the 8th 1856 / aged 42 years / leaving a widow and five children / named ALFRED * SARAH-ANN / WILLIAM and RICHARD / also ALBERT son of the above / who died March the 8th 1854 / aged 11 years *Rectangle of stone removed where possibly Albert had been erroneously inscribed. Albert had died two years previously. Footstone W.T. 1856
231. (K8) Headstone In memory of / MAURICE HENRY GIBB / born Sep. 24 1809 / died Sep. 25 1870
232. (K9) Headstone. Beautifully sculpted piece of stone embracing a Christ holding a baby. Here resteth in hope / ISABELLA MASON / born February 13 1842 / died November 22 1877 / Thy will be done
233. (K10) Kerbstone North facing kerb: MARY ANN GIBB died June 10th / 1901 aged 61 years South facing kerb: ALFRED GIBB died March 17th / 1908 aged 76 years
234. (K10a) Headstone and footstone Sacred / to the memory of / ELEANOR S…TH daughter of / CHARLES and ELIZABETH / LYNDS / who departed this life / Oct. ……… / aged ……. Years
Footstone E.L. 1866
235. (K11) Headstone ….. of / LOUI…. … / the ….. …. ish / who ….arted ….. … ber … 1867
236. (K12) Pedestal, three tiers East facing: top tier: In loving memory of / C….. / MABEL SMITH Second tier: born May 27th 1894 / fell asleep May 27th 1902 / "Jesus called a little child" / ‘In the days of thy youth / remember thy creator’ Bottom tier: also GEORGE SMITH / fell asleep April 13th 1928 aged 61 / "Till the morn" North facing: top tier: also / PHOEBE / ELIZABETH Second tier: wife of GEORGE SMITH / died 4th July 1945 / aged 76 years / "At rest"
237. (K13) Headstone (in two sections) Top section: In memorium / of / JAMES MATON / who departed this life / December 8th 1890 / aged 62 years / "By faith in Jesus Christ has / he entered heaven …Lower section: also to the memory of / ANNA MATON / the beloved wife of the above / JAMES MATON / who peacefully passed away / on August 12th 1907 / in her 75th year / "Resting till he comes"
238. (K14) Headstone and kerbstone In loving memory / of / ANN TOMPKINS / the beloved wife of GEORGE TOMPKINS / who died December 21st 1910 / aged 72 years / also the above / GEORGE TOMPKINS / who died January 27th 1922 / aged 83 years / "Thy will be done"
239. (K15) Headstone and kerbstone In loving memory / of / NELLIE MAY TOMPKINS / who died August 29th 1894 / aged 16 months / "Safe in the arms of Jesus" / also FREDERICK WILLIAM TOMPKINS / who was killed in action in France / March 1918 aged 21 years / "Thy will be done"
240. (K16) Headstone Here resteth in hope / AMELIA / the beloved wife of / GEORGE ENGLISH MATHER R.N. / who departed this life / Sept. 11th 1900 aged 50 years / "In the midst of life we are in death"
241. (K17) Urn on a tilted marble base On urn: In memory of On base (south facing): ESLI EATON / died 20th April 1918 / aged 68 / and HARRIET his wife / died 15 Dec. 1936
242. (K18) Headstone EMMA JOHNSON / died May 23rd 1881 / aged 12 years / "Thy will be done"
Buried beneath the turf next to this a small piece of stone – possibly a section of a cross belonging to it. Standing beside the headstone above is a small yellowish headstone. MARY J…. / born …. / died …. / blessed ….. / which
243. (K19) Headstone and kerbstone In / loving memory / of / LOUISA / wife of JOHN W. FRANCIS / who died 31st August 1913 / also in constant / and loving remembrance of / JOHN WM FRANCIS / devoted husband of the above / who died as a result of a street / accident at Portsea 18th August 1930 / "Behold He taketh away"
Kerbstone: north side: C.W. Dawes / Gravesend
244. (K20) Headstone In / everlasting memory of / WILLIAM GEORGE SIM / 1906 – 1964
245. (K21) Headstone In / loving memory of / ANNIE MYRTLE DAVIS / who died 2nd March 1963 / aged 57 years / and / DOUG DAVIS / who died 17th May 1983 / aged 77 years
246. (K22) Headstone In / remembrance of / ERNEST M. STILL / 1891 – 1962 / and / AGNES E. STILL / 1891 – 1986 / "Reunited"
247. (K23) An upright rectangular slab of stone with the top of two crosses leaning against it. In / loving memory / AUBREY OSWALD / BARNES / died 17th November 1961 / aged 66 years
248. (K24) A small piece of stone with a worked edge but no inscription. Holes still exist where lead letters had been inserted.
249. (K25) Flat stone ROBERT CAWLEY / 1884 – 1961 / GEORGINA LOUISA / reunited 3.1.63
250. (K26) Headstone and kerbstone In / loving memory of / CHARLES JOHN RIGBY / died 8th March 1960 / aged 65 years / Rest in peace
251. (K27) Headstone In / memory of / JESSIE DREWITT / who departed / this life / 14th March 1959
252. (K28) Small cross East facing: 1965 / HAROLD E. WARD / EDITH M. WARD / 1959 West facing: O.M.CROFT 1989
253. (K29) Headstone with the top of a cross leaning against back In loving memory of / JOHN CEDRIC / WELLDON / died July 2nd 1958 / aged 63 years / R.I.P. / and his wife MOLLIE / died 8th Dec. 1979 / aged 81 years
254. (K30) A stone cube with a metal top and holes for flowers In loving / memory / DEREK WALTER / THOMPSON / died 20 May / 1966 / aged 41 years
255. (K31) Stone in the shape of an open book with tassle down the centre and a small stone in front of it with a hole for flowers. Left hand page of ‘book’: In / memory / of / SYDNEY / HUGH / BLACK / died / 27th March 1966 / aged 62 Right hand page of ‘book’: his absence / a silent grief
256. (K32) Headstone In remembrance / THOMAS FRENCH / who died December 1st 1875 / aged 40 years / ELIZABETH ANN BUTTERWORTH NEVILL / wife [also] …o ELIZABETH & CLARA NEVILL FRENCH / daughters of the above / rest in peace
257. (L1) Celtic cross on two tiered pedestal Top tier: In loving memory of / MARY wife of / WILLIAM ALLAN SMITH-MASTERS / of Camer / and daughter of / PHILIP SMITH COXE Bottom tier: born 27th Jan. 1852 / at rest 18th Feb. 1915 / Jesu mercy
Area L
258. (L2) Coffin resting on stone base South side: [raised letters] WILLIAM ALLAN SMITH-MASTERS North side: of Camer 1850 – 1937 West side: [incised letters] and his wife / KATHLEEN AMY GORE / 1877 – 1965
259. (L3) Table tomb on double plinth North side: Sacred to the memory of GEORGE SMITH Esq. / of Camer in this parish who departed this life / March 3rd 1831 in the 74th year of his age / also of REBECCA widow of the above / GEORGE SMITH Esqre who departed this life / January 8th 1843 in the 80th year of her age South side: vague impression that there were once some words, but so badly eroded on surface that nothing is now visible. Top of table: initially no inscription, but once the years of DIRT were removed, exactly the same inscription appeared as was on the north side of the tomb! No extra details on it leading to the assumption that on the south side there never was an inscription??
258. (L4) Cross leaning against a three tiered plinth (made of one solid piece of stone) standing on a base. East facing: Here resteth in hope / EDITH / the beloved wife of / FLEETWOOD ISHAM EDWARDS / Lieutenant Royal Engineers / daughter of the Revd. A. SMITH-MASTERS / of Camer / born July 25th 1847 died March 9th 1873 / so he giveth his beloved sleep West facing: Also in loving memory of / MARY / eldest daughter of Revd. A. SMITH-MASTERS of Camer / at rest Dec. 14th 1932 aged 86 / R.I.P.
259. (L5) Headstone and bodystone Sacred / to the memory of / ALBAN DORRINTON / late of this parish / who died April 15th 1835 / aged 73 years / he left issue / by ELIZABETH his wife / two daughters and one son / viz: MARY ELIZABETH & ALBAN / also the above / ELIZABETH DORRINTON / who died July 2nd 1849 / aged 81 (84?) years
260. (L6) Headstone and bodystone Sacred / to the memory of / ALBAN DORRINTON / who died May 23rd 1870 / aged 89 years / he left issue by MARY ANN his wife / one son viz: ALBAN / also ALBAN DORRINTON / son of the above / who died October 21st 1876 / aged 37 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 / comfort me’
261. (L7) Headstone and bodystone Sacred / to the memory of / Mr. THOMAS NORDISH / late of this parish / who departed this life / July the 1st 1842 / aged 58 years
262. (L8) Headstone and bodystone Sacred / to the memory of / Mr. JOHN POLTICK / late of this parish / who departed this life / April 25 1846 / aged 52 years / also ANN POLTICK / who departed this life / July 27th 1867 aged 75 (78?) years Quotation beneath very eroded by weather and shallowly inscribed. Only visible words are at the end: ‘Behold Thy God’
263. (L9) Three tier pedestal and kerbstone with cross unlaid East facing: top tier: In loving memory / of / GEORGE WALTER Middle tier: the fifth and youngest son of / NATHANIEL FORTESCUE / of Little Cransden Cambridgeshire / who passed away April 4th 1912 / in his 69th year Bottom tier: also ELIZA / beloved wife of the above / who passed away February 9th 1937 / aged 93 years / ‘Thy will be done’ South facing: bottom tier: also GEORGE WALTER FORTESCUE / grandson / died February 18th 1921 / aged 4 years 9 months / sleeping
264. (L10) Headstone In / loving remembrance of / JAMES LOFT / who departed this life / September 25th 1894 / in his 87th year / interred September 30th / also ELIZA LOFT / who departed this life / March 30th 1889 / aged 72 years / interred at Meopham April 4th / To those who loved / by those beloved
265. (L11) Slab slightly coped with horizontal cross the whole length South facing [on sloping side of slab] LOUISA MARIA BROWNE born April 7th 1819 / departed March 12th 1907 North facing [on sloping side of slab] Blessed are the pure in heart
266. (L12) Headstone and footstone West facing: Sacred / to the memory of / SARAH / daughter of THOMAS and / FRANCES CHAYNEY / who died December 28th 1839 / aged 11 years / ‘Lord let me know my end and the number of my / days: that I may be certified how long I have to live’ / Psalm 39th verse 5th Footstone (correctly distanced from headstone) S.C. 1839
267. (L13) Headstone Sacred / to the memory of / Mr. GEORGE FRENCH / of this parish / who died May 30th 1848 / in the 62nd year of his age / also his wife / REBECCA FRENCH / who died May 13th 1872 / aged 81 years Footstone (correctly spaced from headstone) G.F. 1848
268. (L14) Headstone (found in 3 broken horizontal sections) In / loving / memory of / MARY ANN TAYLOR / of this parish / who departed this life / Oct. 14th 1887. Aged 63 years / ‘Thy will be done’ / JAMES TAYLOR / son of the above / died Nov. 17th 1906 / aged --- / Pe --- 42 years / --ace perfect peace
Inside Church
Area NNorth Aisle269. (NA1) WAR MEMORIAL, 1914-1919, 1939-1945
Memorial window triptych We will remember them / 1914 – 1918 / 1939 – 1945
270. (NA1a) Small plaque on table in north-west corner of north aisle Dedicated 18.10.53 / to the memory of / VICTOR HUGO NELSON
271. (NA2) Marble wall monument To the memory of / KATHERINE daughter of WILLIAM PEMBLE / late of London merchant; / for 24 years the deservedly beloved wife of / GEORGE MASTERS gent. of this parish / and by him the mother three sons and one daughter / two of which viz: WILLIAM and KATHERINE survived her / she departed this life May the 27th 1750 / aged 60 years. With her are here deposited the / remains of the above mention’d GEORGE MASTERS / he departed this life July the 12th 1757 / aged 70 years / a pair / Long united in the bonds of peace; / jointly exercised in eschewing evil and doing good / happy in each other, kindly affectioned to all / indulgent parents, generous friends, / to the poor especially / ‘go and do thou likewise’ / Hither soon followed them / their son WILLIAM, the heir of their fortunes / and their virtues; a fair inheritance: / but alas of their mortality too. / which lot befel him at the early age of 28 / April the 12th 1761 / ‘He died of the small pox / unhappily procured by / inoculation’ / To those are added the remains of no less worthy / WILLIAM SMITH late of Croyden in the county of Surry / brewer who died April 22nd 1764 aged 44 years / He married KATHERINE daughter of the above GEORGE / and KATHERINE MASTERS who survives him with six / children three sons and three daughters / all in their infancy.
272. (NA3) Marble wall memorial Sacred to the memory of / CATHARINE SMITH / born 2nd Novr 1752 died 23rd Octr 1777 / also of REBECCA SMITH / born 21st Decr 1750 died 30th March 1802 / daughters of Mrs. CATHARINE SMITH / widow of West Malling // Who to console her under the separation / from these beloved objects of her regard / had the happiness to observe in them / a constant display of filial duty, / unaffected piety and a cheerful resignation / to the will of God. / As a small tribute to their virtues / this monument is dedicated / by their affectionate mother // Here also are deposited the / remains of their excellent mother / Mrs. CATHARINE SMITH / who died on the 6th of February 1814 / aged 86 years
273. (NA4) Marble wall monument Sacred to the memory of / GEORGE SMITH Esqre / of Camer in this parish / who departed this life March 3rd 1831 / in the 74th year of his age / also of / REBECCA / widow of the above GEORGE SMITH Esqre / who departed this life January 8th 1843 / in the 80th year of her age / also of WILLIAM MASTERS SMITH Esqre / of Camer, the only surviving son of the above / who departed this life December 24th 1861 / in the 60th year of his age / He was High Sheriff of the county in the year 1848 / and for some years represented the Western Division / in Parliament
274. (NA5) Marble wall monument – same style as NA3 Sacred to the memory of / WILLIAM SMITH Esqre / of Fairy Hall Mottingham in this county, / who departed this life October 18th 1830 / in the 71st year of his age / also of HENRY MASTERS SMITH, son of the above / who was drowned while bathing at Fishbourne / near Chichester in the county of Sussex and was buried / within the cloisters of the cathedral of that city; / he died July 20th 1832 in the 20th year of his age / also of CATHERINE, relict of the above named / WILLIAM SMITH Esqre / who departed this life December 3rd 1839 / in the 60th year of her age
275. (NA6) Tiny copper plaque on organ To the glory of God / and in remembrance of / CHARLES ERNEST HORRIDGE / organist 1946 – 1955
276. (NA7) Small oval plaque on piano In memory of ROSEMARY GARDNER / 1937 – 1997
North Porch277. (NP1) East window in north porch, small, stained glass. SARAH JANE RUSSELL / obiit 18th December AD 1921
278. (NP2) West window in north porch, small, stained glass. ETHEL MARIA HAMMONDS / ob. Sep. 24th / AD 1922
North Chancel279. (NC1) Bronze plaque In memory of / THOMAS SMITH COGSWELL / for 26 years vicar of Cringleford / Norfolk and from 1923 to 1930 a / valued helper in this church who / died 13 June 1930 aged 74 years / I have loved the habitation of Thy house
280. (NC2) Oval grey marble plaque with drawing of a swan above inscription To the memory of / OLIVE GREY ARNOLD wife of / ROBERT ANTHONY ARNOLD and / daughter of RALPH HART TWEDDELL / - born 4.5.1876 – died 17.8.1954 - / for sixty three years she lived / at Meopham Court and / was much beloved / in this parish
281. (NC3) Three figured marble monument. Bust of Sir John top centre with two Grecian figures, one with a book. The other with scales, on either side of inscription. Sacred to the memory of / the right honble Sir JOHN BAYLEY bart. / whose remains lie interred in a vault below / he was second son of JOHN BAYLEY, of Elton, / in the county of Huntingdon, esquire, / and was educated at Eton College, / where he attained to a considerable proficiency / in classical learning. / After an honorable and successful / practice at the bar / he was made a puisne judge of / the Court of King’s Bench / on the 7th day of May 1808 / and on the 14th day of November 1830 / he exchanged the office / of judge of the King’s Bench / for that of Baron of the Exchequer. / On his resignation of the Baron’s seat / in the Court of Exchequer in the year 1834 / he was created a Baronet / and made a Privy Councillor / by his most gracious majesty / King William the 4th. / He died at Vine House, Sevenoaks / on the 10th day of October 1841, aged 79, / beloved and respected On tablet below main inscription Also to the memory of / Dame ELIZABETH, his wife, the youngest daughter of the late JOHN MARKETT / of Meopham Court Lodge, in this parish, esquire. / She died at Brighton / on the 23rd day of January, 1837, aged 77. / She was a most affectionate wife, a kind and tender mother / a sincere and constant friend, / and a charitable, self-denying Christian.
282. (NC4) Brass tablet. Top left corner: eagle with a scroll above a crown, beneath "H.M.S. Formidable". Top right corner: Invicta Horse plus scroll: "Invicta Royal Kent West". To the glory of God / and / to the memory of / HERBERT WILLIAM BRENCHLEY / leading seaman R.N. / who went down with H.M.S. Formidable / on the 1st Jan. 1915 – aged 23 / and / SWINFORD AUSTIN BRENCHLEY / Private – Royal West Kent Regiment (VIIth Batt.) / killed in action on the Somme Sept. 1916 – aged 23 / "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give / thee a crown of life" Bottom right hand corner A&N Aux C.S.L. London [mason?]
283. (NC5) Tiled rectangular plaque To the glory of God and / in memory of RALPH HART / TWEDDELL
C.E. of Meopham Court died Sepber 3rd 1895 / aged 52. Psalm XV
284. (NC6) Dedication in embrasure of north window in chancel To the glory of God and in loving memory / of JOHN and / FRANCES HOOPER whose bodies / rest in this churchyard
285. (NC7) Marble plaque on a black base on wall To the memory of / FRANCIS MARKETT Esq. / of Meopham Court Lodge / in this parish / who died 7th June 1821 / aged 63 years / and was interred in the church / of St. Martins in the Field
286. (NC8) Marble plaque on a black base on wall Sacred to the memory of / ISABELLA, widow of the late FRANCIS MARKETT Esquire, / of Meopham Court Lodge / who died on the seventh day of December 18(5?)1, aged 81 years / she was most deservedly respected and beloved / for the use which she made of the gifts so bountifully bestowed / upon her by Divine Providence / During her life she was visited with many severe afflictions / which she bore with perfect resignation to the will of God. / In the conduct of her life / she was most exemplary as a wife, a mother and a friend, / and after enduring patiently a long and painful illness, / she died firm in the faith and in the hope of a glorious resurrection / through the merits of her redeemer Jesus Christ.
287. (NC9) Marble plaque mounted on a black base on wall. At bottom is written: J.Kendrick ft London Sacred to the memory of / PERCY / second daughter of FRANCIS and ISABELLA MARKETT, / of Meopham Court Lodge / who was most highly esteemed for her pure and cultivated mind, / and for the variety and excellence of her attainments, / and most deservedly beloved for the sweetness of her temper, / and the innocence and usefulness of her life. / Her earthly pilgrimage, though short, / was interrupted by many and severe trials, / which were borne with the most exemplary patience and resignation. / Her nearest surviving relatives, trusting in God / "who afflicts us in his mercy" / that their separation from her, though grievous, will not be final, / have erected this tablet, in grateful remembrance / of her piety and humility as a Christian, / her dutiful and affectionate obedience as a daughter, / her love and tenderness as a sister, and / her zeal and fidelity as a friend.
East Window288. (EW1) Dedication at foot of east window First section: To the glory of God in memory of Second section: ROBERT.BARNETT.who.died.Feb.24.1872. Third section: aged.51.erected.by.his.widow J.F.B.
South Chancel289. (SC1) Brass plaque set in stone. Inscription formerly on floor of tower, removed in 1905 to south wall of chancel. Original position in church unknown. Hic jacet dominus JOHANNES FOLSHAM quondam / vicarius de Meapham qui obiit tredecimo die / mensis Junii anno domini millesimo CCCCo LVo / cujus animae propicietur Deus. Amen. [Translation Here lies Master JOHN FOLSHAM, formerly vicar of / Meopham who died on the 13th day of June in / the year 1455 on whose soul God have mercy. Amen.]
290. (SC1) Stone sculpture Thy will be done / in memory of / ELIZABETH BAYLEY / daughter of ALEXANDER MacDONALD Esqr / and wife of FRANCIS BAYLEY youngest son of the / Right Honorable Sir JOHN BAYLEY Bart. / born 27 June 1806 / died 9 April 1838 / Her children arise up and call her blessed: her / husband also, and he praiseth her; many daughters / have done virtuously but thou excellest them all.
291. (SC3) Small simple brass plaque on small lectern To the glory of God / and in memory / of / MATTHIAS GEORGE VILLER / 1873 – 1957
South Aisle292. (SA1) Dark stone tablet on wall To the glory of God / and in proud and loving / memory of their dear sons / who gave their lives for / their country in the Great / War viz. AUSTIN born 1890 / drowned in trying to save / a comrade 6th Aug. 1917 / and ARTHUR Lt Nothants / Regt born 1896 who died of / wounds in France 18th Oct. / 1916. This tablet was set up / by their parents ARTHUR F. / C. OWEN vicar of Meopham / and KATHLEEN his wife 1917
293. (SA2) Free standing bronze plaque on floor beneath Book of Remembrance Saint Mary’s Chapel / to the memory of / MARY JANE PARSONS / WALTER PARSONS / LOUIS PARSONS / JENNY PARSONS / February 1956
294. (SA2a) Inscription round circular base of brass lectern A.M.D.G. / LEWIS WOODWARD LEWIS cuius hujius ecclesiae / per XXIV annos. Presbiter fidelis. In Christo / dodormivit die Paschæ MCM. Hoc benevolentiae reverentiæ, desiderii monumentum ponendum curavere amici.
295. (SA3) East window of south aisle. Dedication at base of window First section: To the glory of God Second section: and in memory of Third section: EDITH EDWARDS
296. (SA4) Wooden picture frame – brown background, gold lettering. Coat of Arms in centre To be linked to great traditions is to be pledged to great undertakings
BRUCE SWINTON / GEORGE ARTHUR / SMITH-MASTERS M.C. / SMITH-MASTERS / Captain 2nd Batt: / Lieutenant 6th Batt: / Essex Regiment / [Coat of Arms] Bedfordshire / Regiment / born Jan: 31st 1892 / Manet Fides born Dec. 29th 1894 / killed in France / Inte merata killed in Flanders / leading the attack / safeguarding his men / July 1st 1916 / August 20th 1915 / ‘He that loseth his / ‘To me to live in Christ / life for my sake / to die is gain’ / shall find it’ / 3rd and 4th sons of JOHN ERNEST SMITH-MASTERS & MARGARET his wife / Obedient unto death / for God King & Country / rest eternal grant unto the O Lord / & let light perpetual shine upon them
297. (SA5) Window with dedication at base Section 1: To the glory of God and in Section 2: memory of ALLAN SMITH Section 3: MASTERS priest
298. (SA6) Brass wall plaque FLEETWOOD ISHAM EDWARDS Lt Col. R.E. P.C. K.C.B. / keeper of the Privy Purse to H.M. Queen Victoria / born April 21st 1842, fell asleep August 14th 1910 / EDITH his wife, daughter of ALLAN SMITH-MASTERS / of Camer, born July 25 1847, at rest March 9th 1873 / ‘Grant them, O Lord, to be numbered / amongst Thy saints in glory everlasting’
299. (SA7) Brass wall plaque ALLAN SMITH-MASTERS of Camer, priest M.A. / J.P. born January 16th 1820 fell asleep October 8th 1875 / REBE MARY, his wife, daughter of the venerable JAMES / RANDALL, Archdeacon of Berkshire, born April 23rd 1822 / at rest January the 8th 1907 / ‘Grant us, O Lord, with them, a share in / the heavenly crown, through Thy mercy’
300. (SA8) Brass tablet on a stone frame – inscription enclosed in scrolled border with different symbols in each corner. To the glory of God and in loving memory of / JOHN BABER M.D. / of London and connected with this parish for over forty years / who died May 4th 1894 / aged 72 years / also of EMMA (née DU BOIS) first wife of the above / who died March 12th 1875 / erected by their affectionate children / AD 1895
301. (SA9) WAR MEMORIAL 1914 – 1919
Bronze plaque just east of south porch To the sacred memory / of the / men of Meopham / who died for their King & Country / in the Great War 1914 – 1919 /
C.AMOS M.G.C.
W. BENNETT R.N.
W.T. BIRD R.N.
J.N. BISHOP Can
H.G. BLACKMAN G. Gds.
R. BOLSTER M.C. R.F.A.
F.C. BOWYER R.E.
H.W. BRENCHLEY R.N.
S.A. BRENCHLEY R.W.K.
A. BUGGS G.Gds.
E.H. BURNETT R.N.
R. CHAMBERS M.G.C.
S.C. CHRISTMAS R.W.K
F. COOK R.N.
F.J. DALTON Can.
P.H. DALTON Can.
H. DAY R.F.A.
T.L. DEADMAN R.Fus. /M.A. DURLING A.I.F. /
J. DYE Can. /
J.J. FINCH S.W.B. /
P.H. FRANCIS A.I.F. /
E. GOODWIN R.W.K. /
S. HOLLETT G.Gds. /
E. JOHNSON R.W.K. /
R.W. LYNDS R.W.K. /
G.C. O’BRIEN R.N. /
A.E.C.OWEN N. Hants /
F.C. PARKER E. Sur. /
L.W. PARSONS R.A.M.C. /
W. ROOTS R.W.K. /
W.H. RUSSELL 16 Lrs. /
A.G. SCUDDER Mdsex. /
W.L. TAYLOR K.O.S.L.1. /
W.H. TODD S. Staffs. /
F.W. TOMPKINS R.Suss. /
"All they had hoped for / all they had they gave" / "The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death"
302. (SA10) Window on south aisle (triptych). Inscription at base in centre. Section 1: In piam memoriam Section 2: FLORENCE M. GOLDING-BIRD Section 3: obiit MCMXIX
South Porch303. (SP) Small plaque To the glory of God / and in memory of / EDITH WILLIAMS / 1874 – 1954 / a teacher at St. Matthews Westminster / 1916 – 1939
West Nave304. (WN1) Pavement slab Heres interr d the body of / JOSEPH RABENETT son of / JOSEPH & MELCHIA RABENETT / of Chatham who departed / this life Febr 26th 1718 / aged 21 years / also here lyeth the body of / MELCHIA RABENETT widow / and relict of JOSEPH RABENETT / of Chatham she departed this life ye 3d of Feb. 1722 / aged 47 years / also here lyeth the body of / MARY RABENETT daughr of / JOSEPH AND MELCHIA RABENETT who / departed this life ye 9th of Jany / 1724 aged 22 years
305. (WN2a) Pavement slab Here lies interred / near the bones of his parents / what was mortal / of Mr. THOMAS COPLAND / the son of ye Revd. Mr CHRISTOPHER COPLAND / vicar of this parish / a lingering illness / delivered him / adorn’d with every social virtue / from life to immortality / on the 15 day of August 1739 / in the 67th year of his age
306. (WN2b) Pavement slab Here lyeth the body / of ELIZABETH ye wife of / Mr THOMAS COPLAND who / departed this life ye 27th / of …. 1699 & in ye 22nd year …. her age
307. (WN3a) Pavement slab Here lyeth ye body of / Mrs MARGARET / COPLAND relict of / Mr CHRISTOPHER / COPLAND / who departed this / life Septemr the 30th / 1727 in the 85th year / of her age
308. (WN3b) Pavement slab Here lyeth ye body / of Mrs MARTHA RAY / grand daughter of MARTHA / EVERNDEN of this parish / who departed this life / the 5th day of August / 1707 / in the 19th year of her age / also here lyes the body / of Mrs MARTHA EVERNDEN / who departed this life the 15th of July 1725 in the / 80th year of her age / also / here lyeth the body of / ELIZABETH GUNNINGS of this / parish who departed ys life / ye 27th of November 1745 / aged 76 years
309. (WN4a) Pavement slab Hic deposita sunt exuvia / vi Reverendi / CHRISTOPHORI COPLAND / huius eccclesi – vicarii / qui ministerii anni XXXVII / vitae LXI impletis / exterior-m hane mysteriorum / oeconomiam / cum visione commutavit / XIIo calend Jun / Anno X MDCCVII
310. (WN4b) Pavement slab Sacred / to the memory of / Mr WILLIAM MUNGEAM / yeoman of this parish / who departed this life / the 28th of March 1818 / aged 71 years / also Mrs SARAH MUNGEAM / wife of the above / who departed this life / the 26th February 1825 / aged 76 years
311. (WN5a) Pavement slab Here resteth the body of / ROBERT SPRIVER of Meopham / yeoman whoe died the 31 / of Jan..rie 1635 / having 4 sonnes / and 3 d…ght..s
312. (WN5b) Pavement slab Hic jacet / JOHANNES MARKETT / JOHANNIS et ANNAE MARKETT / filius natii maximum / obiit / quinto die Septembris / anno domini 1789 / aetatis suae 34
313. (WN6a) Pavement slab In memory of / HENRY STICKINGS / of this parish he died March / the 27th 1773 aged 75 years / also MARY daughter of JAMES SHARP / first wife of the above HENRY STICKINGS / died ….tember the 25th 1750 / aged 62 years
314. (WN6b) Pavement slab In memoriam / ANNAE uxoris / JOHANNIS MARKETT / obiit die XVIII / Decembris MDCCL\ \ (MDCCLXX?, MDCCLXV?) / Anno A…../ …… (Roman numerals of date partially eroded)
315. (WN7a) Pavement slab Here lyeth the body of HENRY / HASLEN of Meopham Esqr who / married MARY COURTHOPE the / ….hter of Sr GEORGE / …THO..E of Wileigh in the / …. of Susex knight and / Dame ELIZABETH his wife / …d issue by her two / sons & one daughter / obyit XXVIto die Septemb… / anno dni 16… / etatis suae XXX\ (last three lines incomplete owing to break in slab)
316. (WN7b) Pavement slab Hic sepultum est / quiquid mortale sunt / ANNAE MARKETT / erat illa fillia JOHANNIS et / ELIZ. HOOKER de Tonbridge / conty Kent et uxor / JOHANNIS MARKETT / obiit 1st Jany 1763 / anno aetatis suae XXXIV / JOHN MARKETT Esqr / died on the 12th day of September / 1801 in the 81st year of his age
317. (WN8a) Pavement slab In memory of / CATHARINE wife of / SAML TIESDELL / of Luddesdown and / daughr of NICHS NASH / late of ye parish of Stoke / who died / the 26th day of May 1767 / aged 62 years / also the body of Mr SAML TIESDELL / late of Fawkham in this county / who departed this life March / the 27th 1801 aged 92 years
318. (WN8b) Pavement slab H.S.S [Hic sepultae sunt] / reliquiae / ELIZABETHAE MARKETT / obiitt Aug. XXXIo AD MDCCLI / aetatis suae XXo / conjugi charrissimae / hoc qualecunque mnemosynon / vir maestissimus posuit / JOHANNES MARKETT
West Nave Wall319. (WNW1) Stone plaque on west wall of south aisle To the dear memory of my / husband GEORGE ALFRED TAIT / vicar of this parish 1919 – 1933 / who passed on to fuller life / 8th April 1933 & by whose wish / this corner was dedicated / for the use of the children / of this parish
320. (WNW1a) Wooden panel on wall of west nave In thankfulness to God / Mr. And Mrs. FRANK WORTHINGTON / presented the two treble bells / in 1949 together with the / rehanging of the peal / and the screen in 1950
321. (WNW2) Stone tablet Meopham and Cobham branch / British Legion / sacred to the memory of / our beloved president PETER NESS – called to rest / 12th July 1947
322. (WNW3) Copper plaque below side window These windows were repaired in / memory of HERMAN WILLIAM WINNETT / 1873 – 1957 / and / EDITH MARIA WINNETT 1879 – 1961
323. (APPENDIX A) Burials untraced in survey but recorded by the Rev. Lewis in 1898
N.W.
N.
Phillip Buggs 1858 (see App. B)
Ann Evenden 1855
Eliza Evenden 1876
Ambrose Mercer 1895
Mathilda Parker 1858
Sarah Parker 1856
Eliza Taylor 1874
George Goodwin 1867
Thomas Goodwin 1866
James Hartopp 1896
Frederick Hollman1897
Beatrice Johnson 1884
Edwin Johnson 1875
Mary T. Johnson 1869
Edward Noakes 1877
Mary Noakes 1844
W. Noakes 1844
Elizabeth Scoons 1825
Richard Scoons 1817
Henrietta Scott 1888
Josias Scott 1898
F.J. Stone 1857
James Stone 1859
Louisa Taylor 1867
John Wells 1868
W. Wells 1852
W.R. Wells 1856
Barbara E. Waterman 1878
Richard Waterman 1884
S.
S.E.
S.W.
E.
W.
Thomas Harwood 1710
David Hunt 1801
Alfred Johnson 1877
John Johnson 1870
Jane Shesdell 1801
Elizabeth Swift ---
None
George Hone ---
Richard Wood 1714
Alma Ashdown 1894
Joseph Cleverley 1884
Thomas Loft 1888
May Russell 1881
Sarah Tomlyn 1837
William Tomlyn 1844
Mary Blackman 1820
George Buggs 1860
Mary Buggs 1818
William Buggs 1823
Edward French 1876
John French 1811
Mary French 1836
Elizabeth Scudder 1831 (see App. B.)
Richard Scudder 1852 (see App. B.)
Robert Scudder 1832 (see App. B.)
Sarah Scudder 1846 (see App. B.)
Thomas Scudder 1810 (see App. B)
E.Warne 1896
F. Warne 1890
APPENDIX B
Burials untraced in survey but recorded by M.W. Davies in 1972
(The location references are those used in this survey)
324. In loving memory of Alfred Lynds who entered into rest Nov.. 19. 1898 Aged 58 years Location:- Between B7 (Ann French 1851) and B20 (John Norton 1908)
325. Sacred to the memory of Thomas son of Thomas and Sarah Scudder of this parish died Oct. 1810 aged 7 months. Also Elizabeth their daur. who died Oct. 11 1831 aged 15 years likewise Robert who died Jan. 25 1832 aged 10 years. Also Richard their son died Dec. 18 1852 aged 27 years.
Footstone:- E.S. 1831 R.S. 1832 Location:- Next to B25 (Mary and Thomas Buggs 1804) and B8 (Arthur and Mary Bale)
325. In loving memory of Thomas Evenden who fell asleep Jan 18 1900 aged 32 years. Also Emily Evenden wife of the above who died July 10 1946 aged 76 years. Location:- Between J21 (Jane Jeal 1876) and A19 (John Butcher 1871)
326. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Philip Buggs who dep. this life June … aged …Location:- near A18 (William Combes 1831) and A16 (Edward Combes 1858)
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Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ADES 12
ALCHIN 102, 103, 165,
168, 172, 173
AMOS 300
ANDRUS 167, 174
ARNOLD 280
ARTHUR 292, 296
ASHDOWN 214, 323
ASHENDEN 208, 209
ATKINS 88, 89
ATWOOD 212
AUSTIN 282, 292
BABER 169, 299
BALE 28
BARKAWAY 42, 43
BARNARD 54a
BARNES 247
BARNETT 177, 288
BARTLETT 205
BATCHELOR 140
BAYLEY 281, 290
BEAUMONT 151
BELL 37
BENNETT 300
BEST 166
BIRD 91, 300
BISHOP 224, 300
BLACK 255
BLACKMAN 20, 49, 194,
200, 300, 323
BLISSETT 98
BODDINGTON 154
BODDY 203, 204
BOLSTER 300
BOURNE 199
BOWYER 300
BRENCHLEY 282, 300
BROWNE 265
BROWNFIELD 8, 9, 195
BUCK 187
BUGG 125
BUGGS 28-30,41-43,45,48,
52, 53, 61, 300, 323, 326
BURNETT 300
BUTCHER 19, 213
BUTLER 169
BUTTERWORTH 256
C 18
CALLER 5, 6, 9
CAWLEY 249
CHAMBERS 300
CHARLTON 168, 173
CHAYNEY 266
CHILD 163, 164, 170, 171
CHRISTMAS 300
CLEVERLEY 323
COGSWELL 161, 162, 279
CONSTANT 195
COOK 197, 300
COOMBE 16
COOMBES 13
COPLAND 305-307, 309
COPPER 175
COURTHOPE 315
COX 112
COXE 257
CROFT 252
CROWHURST 127-129
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CUCKOW 57
D…33
DALTON 130, 300
DAVIES 324
DAVIS 245
DAY 191
DAY 300
DEADMAN 300
DORRINTON 259, 260
DREWITT 251
DRYLAND 217
DU BOIS 169
DUNCH 218, 221
DURLING 196, 300
DYE 300
EASTWOOD 210
EATON 241
EDMEADES 55, 56, 81
103, 159, 160
EDMEADS 83
EDWARDS 258, 295, 298
ELPHINSTONE 189
ELWYN 152, 153, 156
ENGLISH 240
EVERNDEN 195, 308, 323,
325
FAIRMAN 41
FIGGESS 14
FINCH 300
FOLSHAM 289
FORTESCUE 263
FRANCIS 243, 300
FRENCH 21-26, 34, 35, 38,
39, 256, 267, 323
GARD 1
GARDNER 276
GIBB 231, 233
GLOVER 178
GOLDING 91
GOLDING-BIRD 302
GOODALL 145
GOODWIN 198, 205, 300,
323
GORE 258
GREY 280
GRIGGS 215
GUNNING 84, 85, 141-143,
160, 171
GUNNINGS 308
HALL 9
HAMMONDS 278
HART 95, 115, 280, 283
HARTHOPP 323
HARWOOD 86, 87, 323
HASLEN 315
HAWLEY 158
HEDGECOCK 185
HILLS 54b, 206, 207
HOLLETT 300
HOLLMAN 323
HONE 323
HOOKER de Tonbridge 316
HOOPER 144, 148, 284
HORRIDGE 275
HUNT 108, 109, 323
JACKSON 154
JEAL 46, 211
JEPSON 131
JOHNSON 110, 242, 300,
323
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KILLICK 71, 72, 175
KING 193
LADDS 185
LAKER 123
LANE 46, 90
LANGFORD 82, 181, 182
LARCOMB 132
LATHAN 15
LAURIE 44
LEEMING 150, 226, 227
LEWIS 156, 157, 294, 323
LIGHT 198
LOFT 264, 323
LOTT 20, 50
LYNDS 186, 234, 300, 324
MacDONALD 290
MANLEY 184
MARKETT 112, 281, 285,
286, 312, 314, 316, 318
MARTIN 201
MASON 232
MASTER 83
MASTERS 84, 188, 189,
271, 297
MASTERS SMITH 273, 274
MATHER 240
MATON 237
MAYNARD 137
MEAKIN 70
MERCER 192, 323
MOASE 223
MORGAN 40
MUNDAY 81, 94
MUNGEAM 178, 179, 310
MUNN 92, 93, 98, 99, 100
MUNNS 104
NASH 317
NELSON 270
NESS 321
NEVILL 67, 119, 256
NEWCOMB 190
NICHOLLS 120
NOAKES 323
NORDISH 124, 126, 261
NORRIS 117
NORTON 40
O’BRIEN 300
OLIVER 205
OWEN 292, 300
PARKER 111, 300, 323
PARSONS 139, 293, 300
PEMBLE 271
PETT 134
PHILLIPS 72, 101, 103
PIGGOTT 114
PLUMMER 59, 60, 62
POLTICK 262
PRIOR 225
R?..E..NEY 36
RABENETT 304
RANDALL 188, 299
RANDS 225
RAY 308
REEVES 107
RICH 97
RIGBY 250
ROOTS 300
ROWE 123
--------------------------------------RUSSELL 277, 300, 323
RUSTON 176S, E & R 44
SALMON 58, 63, 64, 65,
73-78, 80, 116
SAUNDERS 113
SCOONS 323
SCOTT 226, 323
SCUDDER 300, 323, 325
SELDON 169
SHARMER 32
SHARP 313
SHEPHERD 73
SHESDELL 323
SILLS 168, 173
SIM 244
SMITH 183, 184, 188, 189,
210, 236, 259, 271-274,
279, 297
SMITH-MASTERS 188,
257, 258, 296, 298, 299
SNELLING 118
SPRIVER 311
STANIFORTH 216
STANLEY 7
STEVENS 4, 11
STICKINGS 313
STILL 246
STONE 323
SUTHERDEN 96
SWIFT 323
SWINFORD 282
SWINTON 296
TAIT 319
TAYLOR 219, 229, 230,
268, 300, 323
TERRY 66
THOMPSON 199, 222, 254
TIESDELL 105, 106, 317
TILDEN 161, 163
TODD 149, 300
TOMLYN 323
TOMPKINS 238, 239, 300
TUNNAH 146, 147
TWEDDELL 115, 280, 283
VILLER 291
W(H)IF(FIN) 3
WARD 252
WARE 192
WARNE 323
WARRINGTON 2
WATERMAN 323
WATSON 122
WELLARD 138
WELLDON 253
WELLS 323
WHA(R)TO(N) 3
WHIFFEN 80
WHIFFIN 76-79
WILLIAMS 133-135
WILLIAMS 303
WINNETT 322
WOOD 323
WOOD 69, 121
WOODWARD 156
WOODWARD 294
WORTHINGTON 320
YOUNG 42, 155
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Places Index
Ash 42
Boxley 73, 74, 75
Brede Sussex 12
Brighton 281
California 9
Cambridgeshire 263
Chatham 178, 304
Chichester Cathedral 274
Cliffe 173
Cobham 84, 104, 113, 163,
171
Cringleford Norwich 161,
279
Croydon, Surrey 271
Darenth 55
Derbyshire 199
Ditton 73
Elton, Huntingdon 281
Eton College 281Fairy Hall, Mottingham
183, 274
Farley 187
Farningham 64, 65
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Fawkham 317
Flanders 296
Gravesend 20
Greenwich 60
Harvel 121
Hendford Manor House,
Yeovil, Somerset 148
Higham 81
Hitchin 193
Huntingdon 281
Little Cransden,
Cambridgeshire 263
London
Guys Hospital 91
Sloane Street S.W. 169
St. Martins in the Field
Church 285
St. Matthews School,
Westminster 303
Thurloe Square, South
Kensington. 169
Luddesdown 108,133, 317
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Meopham
Camer 188, 189, 257, 258,
273, 298
Deodars, Meopham 169
Hook Green Meopham 132
Lindenwood Meopham 120
Meopham Court 115, 147,
177, 280, 283
Meopham Court Lodge 281,
285, 286
Minster in the Isle of
Sheppey 81
Mottingham 183, 274
Newcastle-on-Tyne 122
Norfolk 279
Northfleet 15
Norwich 161
Nottinghamshire 199
Nursted 228
Nursted Court 159, 160
Nustead 83
Offley Mill, Hitchin Herts 193
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Portsea 243
Red Hill Lodge, Nottinghamshire 199
Rodmersham 161
Sevenoaks 281
Sheerness 81, 108
Siesey, Boston, Lincolnshire 28
Somerset
Somme 282
St Peters Thanet 216
Stoke 317
Stone 56, 103
Strood 98
Sussex 12, 274
Sutton, Derbyshire 199
Vine House, Sevenoaks
281
West Malling 272
Wileigh, Sussex 315
Wrotham (sic) Rootham
127
Yeovil 148
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General
ARMY
Ranks
Lieutenant 258, 292, 296
Captain 153, 296
Lt Col.298
General 153, 156
Lt. General 152, 153
REGIMENTS etc
R.A. 153
16 Lrs. 300
2nd Batt: 296
6th Batt:, Essex
Regiment 296
A.I.F. 300
Bedfordshire Regiment
296
Can 300
E. Sur. 300
G.Gds. 300
K.O.S.L.1. 300
M.G.C. 300
Mdsex. 300
N. Hants 300
Nothants Regt 292
R.A.M.C. 300
R.F.A. 300 R.Fus. 300
R.Suss. 300
Royal West Kent
Regiment (VIIth Batt.)
282
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Royal West Kent 300
Royal Army Service
Corps 137
Royal Artillery 152,153,156
Royal Engineers 258, 298,
300
S. Staffs. 300
S.W.B. 300
NAVY
R.N. 240, 300
"S.S. Teeswood" 138
H.M.S. Formidable 282
Leading seaman R.N. 282
Quartermaster R.N.178
MEDALS
M.C. 296, 300
Baron of the Exchequer 281
Baronet 281
Bart. C.M. 189
brewer 271
British Legion 321
son of London 61
Clergy
Archdeacon of Berkshire
299
priest 188, 297, 299
Rector 199
Rev 199, 144, 145, 148,
222, 305
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vicar 156, 279, 289, 292,
319
cook of London 61
Court of King’s Bench 281
died of wounds in France
292
Dockyard Chatham 178
drowned at sea 9
drowned in trying to save a
comrade 292
drowned while bathing at
Fishbourne, near
Chichester 274
F.R.C.S. 91
High Sheriff of the county
273
J.P. 299
K.C.B. 298
keeper of the Privy Purse
298
killed in action on the
Somme 282
killed in action in France
239
killed in France 229
killed in the Great War 185
leading the attack 296
King William the 4th. 281
M.P. 169
MEDICAL
died of the small pox 271
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M.D. 169
smallpox procured by
inoculation 271
senior consulting
surgeon 91
smallpox 86, 87
typhoid fever at sea 9
London merchant 271
organist 275
parish clerk Nursted 228
Western Division, Parliament 273
Privy Councillor 281
puisne judge 281
Queen Victoria 298
solicitor 81
stonemason A&N Aux C.S.L. London 282
Stonemasons
C.W. Dawes
Gravesend 243
DAWES / Wrotham
Road Gravesend 146
J.Kendrick ft London 286
MARTIN 181
Frindsbury 131
J. Steel Gravesend 53,
72
street accident 243
teacher 303
yeoman 102, 113, 171,
179, 310, 311
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