Harby churchyard texts

Scroll down the page to read the texts on the gravestones and memorials in the church and churchyard. They are listed in numerical order as will be found on the Plan pages. A particular surname can be searched for on the index page. For reasons of respect for  recent bereavements, the gravestones after 1979 are not included.

This page covers the churchyard numbers125 to 290, areas G to M

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MEMORIALS INSIDE THE CHURCH

CHURCHYARD 1 to 124

CHURCHYARD 125 to 290

CHURCHYARD 291  to 430

CHURCHYARD 431 to WF37 

G125      To the memory of Samuel MORLEY, who died Nov^r. 20^th, 1800; aged 67 years. Also three Children who Died in their Infancy.  Farewell my Wife, and be content, / For unto you I was but lent; / my time is past, my Glass is run. / My Children dear prepare to come.

G126      Sacred to the memory of Sarah-Ann & John, son and daughter of John & Susanna LEVESLEY, Sarah-Ann died Jan^y. 26^th. 1822; aged 1 year & 6 months. John died Dec^r. 26^th. 1830; aged 5 months.   Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.   Matt.xix.11.

G127      To the memory of William BLOUNT who died May 14^th. 1826; aged 68 years.   With grief and pain I did complain, / And sorely was oppress’d, / Till God in love, did me remove, / And took me to his rest.

G128     Sacred to the memory of Ann, relict of Wm BLOUNT, who died May 22^nd. 1834, aged 79 years.   Together moulder, side by side, / An aged pair: in peace they died: / Together once more will they rise, / To praise their Maker in the skies.

G129      Sacred to the memory of Ann wife of Thomas BLOUNT, who died May 12^th. 1829, aged 27 years.   When I could stay no longer here, I left my husband and child most dear, / to the protection of kind heaven, / and died in hope to be forgiven.

G130      Here lieth the body of William CLAYTON who departed this life Feb.y 23 1753 aged 21 …………… [Remainder illegible. 1995 survey recorded additional words “Also James CLAYTON Brother of the above who died May 27^th 1799”.   1982 survey confirms this. William Clayton’s death date now looks like 13 but 23 is much more likely as the burial register records that he was buried on 25^th February 1753, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Clayton. James burial is recorded as on 29^th May 1799.]

G131      Here lieth the bodies of Thomas CLAYTON and Elizabeth his wife   He died January 25^th. 1761: aged 71 years.  She died May 7^th. 1756: aged 64 years.  In this cold Bed, here consummated are, / The second Nuptials of an ancient pair: / Whom envious Death, once parted but in vain,/ For now himself hath made them one again. 

G132      Here lieth interr’d the body of Thomas CLAYTON   he departed this life, January 21, 1784 aged 66 years    I had my share of worldly care, / When I was living as you are, / But now my Body’s laid in dust, / To wait the rising of the Just.

G133      In memory of Mary, wife of Thomas CLAYTON; who departed this life: Feb^y. 10^th. 1801 aged 71 years.

G134      To the memory of James, son of Thomas & Mary CLAYTON   he departed this life. January 27^th. 1784. aged 27 years.   Why should we strive with Death that is so bold, / That takes away the breath of Young and Old: / Then why should you contend,  or why complain / Make sure of Christ, & Death will be your gain.

G135          Sacred to the memory of John, son of John & Ann WATCHORN, he died Dec^r 25^th, 1823, aged 29 years.   Grieve not for me, my Parents dear; / I am not dead but sleeping here, / My glass is run, my grave you see / Wait, but a while, you’ll follow me.

G136      In loving memory of Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Samuel SPRAY, who died Nov. 6^th., 1901, aged 43 years. Be ye therefore ready also, for the son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

G137      In loving memory of Thomas WATCHORN, who died Oct. 28^th. 1909, aged 69 years. Rest after weariness, peace after pain.  Also of Sarah, wife of the above died Jan. 8^th. 1917, in her 77^th. year.  Until the day break, and the shadows flee away.

G138      In loving memory of Thomas SHELTON, who died Feb^y. 28^th. 1927, aged 78 years.  His end was peace.  Also of Jane, wife of the above who died Aug^st. 6^th. 1927, in her 79^th. year.  There is a link death cannot sever, / love and remembrance live for ever.

G139      In loving memory of William Henry, the beloved husband of Emma PARKER, who died November 16^th 1937 aged 73 years  Until the day break and the shadows flee away   Also of Emma, his beloved wife who died October 15^th 1953, aged 86 years. Peace, perfect peace.

G140      In affectionate remembrance of William HAYWOOD, who died April 18^th 1887, aged 48 years.  Also of Mary Ann wife of the above who died Jan^y 25^th 1885, aged 32 years.   “That whether we wake or sleep we should live together with Him”

G141      Sacred to the memory of Tho. HALL, who departed this life January 19^th, 1754; aged 34 years    To the memory of Rebecca HALL his wife who  departed this life October 3^rd, 1793; aged 65 years.

G142      Here lieth the body of George HALL son of George HALL and Mary his wife  He departed this life January 21 1739. Aged 26 years     All you that come  my Grave to see / As I am now So All must bee / Hopen in time make no delay / Death in my prime called me away / Short was my Rase long is my Rest / He takes them soon whome he loves best. [Headstone I.177 has a similar verse with "race" for "rase".]

G143      In loving memory of John HAYWOOD, born April 21^st. 1841 died Aug^st. 8^th. 1901   It is the Lord. Let him do what seemeth him good.

G144      In affectionate remembrance of John HAYWOOD, who departed this life August 31^st, 1885; aged 80 years.  Thine own have we given thee. 1. Chron. xxix.14.     In affectionate remembrance of Ann wife of John HAYWOOD, who died July 17, 1870: aged 63 years. “Thy will be done.”

G145      In affectionate remembrance of James HAYWOOD, who died March 18^th. 1895, aged 49 years.   In the midst of life we are in death

H146      In loving memory of Francis ORSON, born Sep^r. 7^th. 1842, died Dec^r. 30^th. 1903.  Awaiting the resurrection morn. Also of Rebecca,  sister of the above born Jan^y. 10^th. 1846, died Nov^r. 25^th. 1900.   Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my bretherin, ye have done it unto me.

H147      Not lost but gone before   In loving memory of Anne Marriott wife of Francis ORSON, (of Sysonby,) who departed this life January 1^st, 1884, in the 69^th. year of her age . “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”

H148      Thy will be done   In memory of Henry Marriott ORSON, the beloved son of Francis & Anne ORSON (of  …ysonby) who died …. 12^th …[Rest of inscription worn away. 1982 survey recorded died 12^th March 1879, aged 30, son of Francis and Anne.  The burial register has the burial on 17^th March 1879. The place in brackets may be Sysonby.]

H149      In memory of John ORSON, who died Dec. xxi, 1874; aged 80 years.   I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.    [Inscription repeated on other side of tomb]

H150      [Box tomb with no sign of remaining inscription]

H151      W 1737 M    Here lyeth y^e Body of William Son off [sic] Wm & Mary MORLEY he departed August 2 1737. Aged 27 years.     W 1709 M   Here lieth ye body of William MORLEY Seni’r, who departed this life Septem … 6 1709 Aged 37. [Box tomb]

H152      Here lieth ye body of John WHITE late husband of Jane WHITE, who died ye 5: day of December 1731: Aged 36: years [The burial register has the burial on 8^th September 1709.]

H153      [Inscription worn away]

H154      In memory of Lucy Ann WAITE  died Aug …..  ….. aged 71 years [4 lines of verse worn away. Died 8^th August 1870 per 1982 survey; and buried 11^th August 1870 per burial register. The 1995 survey incorrectly has August 1877.]

H155      Here lie interred the remains of William ORSON, who departed this life August 20^th. 1830; aged 65 years.     In memory of Ann, relict of William ORSON, who died May 15^th, 1846; Aged 74 years. [Box tomb]

H156     Sacred to the memory of John ORSON, who departed this life the XV day of August MDCCCXXV: the IXCII^nd. Year of his age.      Sacred to the memory of Ann ORSON the wife of John ORSON who departed this life the XVIII day of December MDCCCXII: in the … [1995 survey adds “..XX    year of her … . Burial register has “Ann the wife of John Orson (Yeoman)” buried 21^st December 1812, aged 84.]

H157      Here lieth interr’d the body of Thomas the son of Rich^d & Mary DIXON; who departed this life June ye 25^th, 1757, in the 24^th year of his age.     Young men prepare yourselves to die, / For life is short and death  is nigh, / Prepare in time make no delay, / I in my prime was snatch'd away.

H158      Here lieth interr’d the bodies of Richard DIXON and Mary his wife. She died October 10^th, 1746: he died November 15^th, 1760:  she aged 56; he aged 72.    In this cold bed here consummated are, / the second nuptials of an happy pair; / whom envious death once parted but in vain / for now himself hath made them one again.

H159      Thomas WHITTLE [Too worn to read. 1982 survey recorded Thomas WHITTLE, died 25^th July 17??; and Mary WHITTLE, date of death not recorded. The burial register has Mary WHITTLE, wife of Thomas, buried 28^th May 1738 and Thomas WHITTLE buried 27^th July 1738, who may be the same people.]

H160      To the memory of Ralph WHITTLE. He departed this life, September the 8^th, 1767: in the 33^rd year of his age.

H161      Here lie the earthly remains of Sarah, the wife of William BARNES; of Long Claxton.  She departed this mortal life January the 29^th , 1771: aged 36 years.   Interr’d beneath, her body rests in peace, / Free from the sufferings of a long disease; / While her dear Soul! yt emblem of true love /  Has took its flight, to dwell wth Christ above

H162     [Inscription worn away]

H163     Here lies the body of Thomas the son of Thomas and Margaret FRANCIS He died Nov. 20. 1716 His age 22 years.    [On the reverse of the stone:] Reader stand still/ And lend a tear/ Upon the dust / That sleepeth here / And whilst thou read/ The state of me / Think on the glass / That runs for thee

H164      [Inscription worn away]

H165      In memory of Wm. FRANCIS, he died October 26^th, in the year 1780: aged 76 years.   I had my share of worldly care, / When I was living as you are: / But now my body’s laid in dust, / Until the rising of the just       To the memory of Alice his wife, she died October 12^th, in the year 1780: aged 80 years.    This faithful wife and mother dear / Her Soul to God in peace resign’d; / Hoping in glory to appear, / Before the judge of all mankind. 

H166     Memory….….John GIBSON ……Mary …..….[rest of inscription worn away. 1982 survey recorded James GIBSON and Mary. The burial register entry on 13^th April 1847 for John Gibson aged 40 might be this person.]

H167      To the memory of John Kemp GIBSON son of John & Mary GIBSON who died Jan^y. 7^th 1855; aged 13 years. Also Fanny, daughter of the above, John & Mary GIBSON, who died in her infancy.  We cannot Lord thy purpose see, / But all is well that’s done by thee.

H168      In affectionate remembrance of Kezia, the beloved daughter of John & Mary GIBSON born Sept 16^th. 1839 died Nov. 25^th. 1869  For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. Thess. ….. [Remainder worn away. Quotation is from 1 Thess. 4.14]

I.169      In affectionate remembrance of Frances, the beloved wife of William HAYWOOD. (of Grantham) who departed this Life the 18^Th. October 1848; aged 46 Years.  O cruel death that separated here, / A loving Mother from her Children dear: / Who was a tender parent in her life, / And to her Husband a most faithful Wife; / Her days she ended here in grief and pain, / In hopes of everlasting joy to gain.

I.170      To the memory of John HAYWOOD, who died August 7^th. 1821; aged 63 years.    Also Frances, relict of the abovesaid, who died June 5^th. 1853; aged 88 Years.

I.171      To the memory of Will^m. BEAN, who departed this life; February the 22^nd 1801    Also near to him, lie the remains of Ann, his wife who departed this life; August the 25^th 1797

I.172      In memory of Sarah, daughter of William, and Ann MACKLEY, who died July 3. 1845 aged 61 years.   Submission to the will of God / Let each sad bosom feel; / The stroke is from a Father’s rod / Who only wounds to heal.

I.173      Sacred to the memory of Ann, the wife of William MACKLEY, who died May 16^th. 1823 aged 67 years.   O! Cruel death, that would no longer spare, / A loving wife and tender mother dear; / Great is the loss to those thats left behind, / But she no doubt eternal joys will find.

I.174      To the memory of William MACKLEY who departed this transitory life, in hope of a joyful resurrection the 11^th day of April 1808 aged 53 years.   All his afflictions he with patience bore / Was not surpris’d when death was at the door / But in his maker was his only trust / In hope to rise in glory with just.

I.175      Sacred to the memory of Will^m. BARNES, who died December 8^th. 1859; aged 82 years.  Job.5.C.26.V. Tho’ hast come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.

I.176      Sacred to the memory of Ann, the wife of William BARNES: and daughter of William and Ann MACKLEY of this parish who died March 28^th: 1820. Aged 42 years.  Reader: An accident sharp and severe / Did put a period to my journey here; / A dreadful scald it was! ah hapless doom / Consign’d this woman to her tomb.  /  But why repine? Her happier souls at rest / Which while we weep she triumphs among the blest.

I.177      In affectionate remembrance of John SMITH. who died May 16^TH 1882 Aged 21 Years. Ye……prepare yourselves to die, / ……most and death is nigh / M…. much of time and don’t delay / I in my prime was called away; / Though short my race, long is my rest, / God takes them first whom he loves best.  [Stone is flaking away. 1982 survey recorded he died 16^th May 1882, aged 21. Some of the verse shown above is now illegible and is taken from the 1995 survey. The burial register has burial on 19^th May 1882, aged 21.]

I.178      [Unmarked grave of John SMITH]

I.179      In loving memory of John BILBY, who died Sept. 3^rd. 1916, aged 86 years.  We cannot tell who next may fall/ Beneath Thy chastening rod;/ One must be first, but let us all/ Prepare to meet our God.    Also Mary Ann, wife of the above who died Jan^y. 29^th. 1924, aged 76 years.

I.180      To the memory of Edw^d. WRIGHT, who died July 20^th. 1840; aged 70 years.  A fellow mortal, beloved and lamented, moulders in the dust. We mark not the stone with his praises: but when the grave shall render up its dead and the secrets of all hearts shall be known, then will it be made manifest.    To the memory of Ann, wife of Edw^d. WRIGHT, who died Nov^r. 9^th. 1838; aged 62 years.   She was made willing by affliction to leave earth for heaven, and anxious to exchange the society of mortals for the presence of God.

I.181      In loving memory of Willie, the beloved son of Thomas & Rose KEMP, died Feb^y. 24^th. 1908, aged 1 year & 8 months.  Safe in the arms of Jesus.

I.182          Sacred to the memory of Will, the son of Edw^d, and Ann WRIGHT, who died April 26^th, 1834 aged 30 years. Also George son of the above who died July 5^th, 1833 aged 23 years.  How soon these youth’s were taken off the stage, / by God’s decree, just in their tender age / Afflicted much, yet patient ne'etheless, / In hopes to gain a future happiness.

I.183      In affectionate remembrance of Thomas KEMP, of Harby, who died June 24^th, 1881, aged 77 years. Also Jane, wife of the above who died August 25^th. 1888, aged 80 years.  Thy will be done.

I.184      To the memory of Mary, the wife of James KEMP. Who died January 7^th, 1810; aged 39 years. Also, Mary, daug. of the aforesaid who died, March 16, 1810; aged 16 years.  Likewise, Eliz. Daug. of the above said , who died August 10^th, 1799 aged 8 years. Tho’ here I lie, with two Daughters near to me, cut off in prime of life, as you may plainly see; / Husband and friends I left, likewise eight children dear, / For to lament the loss off [sic] us, that lieth here.

I.185      In remembrance of James KEMP, who died Jan. 27. 1837; aged 72 years.

I.186      To the memory of John WATCHORN, who departed this life, October 8^th, 1835 aged 77 years.

I.187      To the memory of Ann, wife of John WATCHORN, who died November 5^th, 1835 aged 73 years.

I.188      In loving memory of James KEMP, who died Jan^y. 18^th. 1908, aged 76 years.  Also of Hannah, wife of the above who died Jan^y. 16^th. 1896, aged 63 years.  Thy will be done.

I.189      In loving memory of William KEMP, who died July 14^th. 1904, aged 43 years. “Peace perfect peace.”  Also of Sarah Ann, wife of the above named who died December 1^st. 1945, aged 85 years.

I.190      Here lieth the body of Martha, the wife of John HARDY of North-Witham; she dy’d Sept. ye 20^th. 1742. Aged XXIX.  Lo! Here I lie, ‘till Trumpets sound, / and Christ for me doth call; / and then I hope to rise again, / and die no more at all. 

I.191      In loving memory of William DUNSMORE, who died May 19^th. 1905, aged 46 years. “Rest sweet rest.”  Also Mary Hannah, wife of the above died Feb^y. 4^th. 1909, aged 45 years.   “Thy will be done.”

I.192      In loving memory of Elizabeth, the beloved wife of George KEMP, who died April 2^nd. 1902, in her 70^th. year.   I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. Isaiah 48.10.    Also of George KEMP, who died Sep^r. 5^th. 1908, aged 67 years.   Stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1 Cor. 16. 13.

I.193      To the memory of Will^m. SMART, who died April 14^th. 1840: aged 66 years.  Also Eliz^H. relict of the above who died Feb^y. 24^th. 1855: aged 83 years.  Also, Tho^s. son of W^m. & Eliz^H.  SMART. Who died April 20^th. 1840. Aged 28 years. 

I.194      Sacred to the memory of James, son of W^m. & Eli^z. SMART: who died July 17^th. 1824; aged 24 years.  Also John, son of the aforesaid who died Dec^r. 27^th. 1821; aged 14 years.  Youth is like a fading flower/ Cut down and withered in an hour.    Though lost to sight to memory dear.

I.195      To the memory of George, Son of William & Elizabeth SMART. Who died Jan^y. 4^th. 1830; Aged 23 years. Also, Isaac, son of W. & E. SMART, who died Dec^r. 13^th. 1837:  Aged 22 years.  Farewell dear parents do not mourn for us.

I.196      In remembrance of William, son of Will^m. & Eliz^th. SMART, who died Jan. 15, 1869, Aged 63 years.

I.197      In affectionate remembrance of  John GOODSON, ………….1870 ………55 years. Ma…    …beck      ….ve [Stone flaked away. 1982 survey recorded John died 20^th November 1870; and an unnamed person died 1891. The burial register has John’s burial on 23^rd November 1870.]

I.198      Here lieth interr’d the Body of Benjamin HARGRAVE  He died September the 12^th, 1784 Aged 65 Years. Also Ann, wife of the above, she died February the 28^th 1799; Aged 69 Years.  Farewell vain World, I’ve had enough of thee, / Nor do I care what thou canst say of Me; / Thy Smiles I court not nor thy frowns I fear / All’s one to me, my head lies quiet here: / What faults thou’st seen in me, take care to shun / Look thou at Home, enough there's to be done. 

I.199      To the memory of William LANGLEY, who departed this Life June 12^th, 1805; Aged 43 Years.  He was a Man of honest life, / A quiet Neighbour free from strife, / A loving Husband, sincere friend, / A faithful servant to the end.

I.200      In memory of Joseph, Son of William LANGLY [sic], by Esther his wife: He departed this Life, March 3^rd. 1802. Aged 11 Years.  Since God to take my Child thought fit, / I’ll be content to part from it; / Because I know his heav’nly Grace / Will fit it for a better Place.

I.201      In remembrance of Esther, wife of Will^m, LANGLEY, who died Oct. 28. 1837. Aged 76 years.

I.202      In loving memory of John WESSON, who died Dec^r. 8^th. 1899, in the 87^th. year of his age. And Mary, his wife who died May 12^th. 1877, aged 74 years.  Also their four children  James, died in infancy Jan^y. 11^th. 1836. Emma, died in infancy Aug^st. 9^th. 1847. Joseph Turner, died March 7^th. 1851, aged 12 years. Josiah, died April 30^th. 1854, aged 3 Years.   The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

I.203      In most loving memory of Manners Octavius NORMAN; Born 5^th. March 1818, died 28^th. May 1899. For 46 years the beloved rector of this parish.   “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”

I.204      Here lieth interred the body of Charlotte Elizabeth NORMAN, she was born 30^th. August 1828; and was married 13^th December 1861; she was taken hence 16^th April 1897; much lamented;  this stone is erected by her sorrowing husband M. O. NORMAN,  but I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not even as others which have no hope; for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.  Thess iv.

I.205      In hope of a glorious resurrection here lies the body of Sarah ….. widow of the Rev …... Rector of ……. Aged 70 years. [Inscription worn away. These words taken from the 1995 survey, which suggests Sarah ARRED]

J206       [Inscription worn away]

J207       here lieth y^e body of John MATCHETT husband of Alice MATCHETT who departed this life Oct 12 1710 aged 36 years  [remainder inc. verse indistinct]

J208       Mary SMITH    ……. separate the Soul from h    Body on the 30^th. May 1783 in the 69^th year of her Age.    [illegible italics]     a kind & indulgent Mother …….. friend & sincere Christian.  She died in the certain hope of  love   [the rest too worn to read. The burial register has Mary Smith, widow of Benjamin Smith, buried on 2^nd June 1783.]

J209       In memory of Ann, wife of James SINGLETON: and daughter of Thos. & Mary SWIFT. She died April 3^rd 1803 aged 20 years   Life is uncertain; death is sure; / sin is the wound Christ is the cure.

J210       In memory of Mary, daughter of Thos. And Mary SWIFT  she departed this life May 26^th 1797 aged 16 years    read these few lines, and mark them well, / at 16 years of age she fell; / in beauty bright, and splendour gay, / so blooms, so falls, the flower of May: / in her let youth and beauty see,/  how short their date on earth may be.

J211       Here lie the earthy [sic] remains, of Alice WILFORD, widow of the late Edward WILFORD who departed this life November the 27^th, 1796, aged 60 years.  From stately palaces we must remove , / the narrow lodging of a grave to prove; / leave the fair train, and the light airy room, / to lie alone benighted in the tomb: / God only is immortal, man not so, / life to be paid upon demand we owe.

J212       In the memory of William BARLOW, the son of John & Sarah BARLOW. Her departed this mortal life, the 16^th, day of July 1794; aged 19 years.    As buds and blooms when cropt do fade away, / so this fine blooming youth he did decay; / a deep consumption o’er him so prevail’d, / that beauty, health, & strength, & all things fail’d: / but yet we hope, tho’ stript of earthly charms; his souls’ embrac’d in his dear Saviour’s arms.

J213       Here lieth interr’d the body of Sarah, the wife of John BARLOW jun^r. She departed this life July the 1^st, 1776; aged 25 years.  Dear soul what passion doth attend thy urn, / it’s barb’rous to rejoice, in vain I mourn: / but this my consolation now thou’rt fled, / the fairest fruit’s the soonest gathered.

J214       Here lieth interr’d the body of Ann, daughter of John BARLOW; by his first wife. She departed this life August 20^th, 1769: in the 23^rd year of her age.  My days on earth were but a few, / I wasted like the  the morning dew; / When I could stay no longer here / I left my tender Parent dear: / To the protection of kind Heav'n. / And dy'd in hopes to be forgiven.  

J215       Here lieth interr’d the body of Sarah, the wife of John BARLOW sen^r. She departed this life November the 1^st, 1780: aged 65 years. Go home dear friends & do not mourn, / I must lie here till  Christ return; / And at his coming hope to have, / A joyful rising from the Grave.

J216       Here lieth interr’d the body of John BARLOW sen^r. He departed this life, December the 7^th, 1789, aged 75 years.  He was a man of honest life.

J217       In memory of John Alfred, son of John & Mary Alice BARLOW; who died 20^th. Nov^r. 1839 aged 19 years.

J218       In memory of Thos. BARLOW, son of John & Eliz^th. BARLOW; who died 19^th. Aug^t. 1824 aged 43 years.

J219       In memory of Mary Alice, the wife of John BARLOW, and daughter of Rich^d. & Frances ROWLATT, of Drayton in this county: died June 12 1829 aged 32 years.

J220       Here lie the remains of Elizabeth, relict of John BARLOW. who died Feb^y. 16^th. 1841; aged 90 years.

J221       Here lieth interr’d the remains of John BARLOW. Who departed this mortal life April the 5^th, 1798; aged 42 years.  His wife & children’s grief their tears reveal, / they find their loss too weighty to    conceal; / Easy He sleeps till Christ shall raise his dust, / Yielding his soul to th' mansions of the Just.   

J222       Here lieth interr’d the body of Elizabeth, the mother of John BARLOW sen^r, she departed this life October the 27^th 1780: aged 89 years.  I now am free’d from worldly cares, / after a life of many years; / my strength by age fail’d me at last, / thus time and death brings all to pass.

J223       To the memory of Mary, wife of Thomas HALLAM: and daughter of Richard and Elizabeth KNAPP: who died Nov^r. 25^th. 1825; aged 38 years. Also Tho^s. son of the abovesaid, who died in his infancy. Though lost to sight, to memory dear.

K224     In loving memory of Fanny, the beloved wife of William SALVIN, who died March 12^th. 1889. Aged 30 Years.  In the midst of life we are in death  Also three beloved children of the above interred at Cropwell Bishop.

K225     In memory of the Rev^d. Thomas NORRIS Rector of this Parish: who died Dec^r. 11^th. 1825; in the 54^th. Year of his Age.

K226     To the memory of Robert, the son of John & Sarah HUBBARD, who died May 20^th, 1805; Aged 67 Years.

K227     Here lies interr’d Sarah the wife of Mr. John HUBBARD and dau^r of Mr. Robert HICKLING of Long Clawson. She died August y^e 13^th 1737. [buried 14^th Aug] Aged 37 years. Near this tomb also lie interr’d two daughters of y^e aboves^d Sarah and Elizabeth  Sarah died June y^e 11 Anno Dom. 1733 [buried 12^th June], aged 12 weeks  Elizabeth died the 1 day of July Anno Dom. 1739 [buried 3^rd July] aged 4 years.   

              Removed from the East end of Chancel 1875. [engraved on end of tomb.]

                   [The inscription on the opposing side of the tomb is too worn to be read but is probably to John HUBBARD. 1982 survey recorded John HUBBARD, d. _ June 1758 aged 61; and ____ HUBBARD, d. 7^th June 1755, aged 19. the 1995 survey recorded this last as the son of John HUBBARD. The burial register has John HUBBARD buried on 8^th June 1758 and Thomas, son of John HUBBARD, buried 9^th June 1755. The burial dates interspersed in the text are also from the burial register.]

K228     Erected to the memory of John HARBY who departed this life; the 29^th, day of June 1808 aged 72 years.

K229     Here lieth the body of Elizabeth HARBY widow of the late John HARBY. She died July 25^th, 1790, aged 88 years.

K230    [Crumbled beyond recognition.]

K231     Sacred to the memory of Joseph HARBY, who departed this life May 31^st.  1811; in the 73^rd. year of his age.

K232     John HARBY  ob. 19 June A.D. 1751 ag... [Remainder worn and mostly buried. The 3^rd digit of the date 1751 is illegible but has been assumed as relating to the burial register entry for John HARBY on 20^th June 1751.]

K233     Here lieth ye body of Elizabeth wife of Tho MUSSON who departed this life Sept 4^th 1740 aged …. Short was her… / A tender Mother and a daughter dear … A quiet Neighbour to ye pore a friend / H...h that such a Life doth End …. [verse worn  1995 survey suggests aged 90.]

K234     Sacred to the memory of John, the son of Joseph and Sarah HARBY who departed this life Dec^r 5^th. 1811; in the 37^th year of his age.

K235     Here lyeth the ………… body of Solomon Thomas ………….  [1982 survey recorded Solomon MUSSON, died 27^th March 17--, son of Thomas and Elizabeth]

K236     Here lyeth the body of Mary KIRKE who departed this Life May y^e 3 1750 aged 58 years. [Verse badly worn]  

K237     Mark ye upright & behold ye just their end is peace   Here lies ye body of Tho. KERK who departed this life Aug^t. the 15^th. 1720. Aged 66.  Marke and behold the perfect man / how god doth him increase / for the just man shall have at length / great joy with rest and peace         Thomas KIRKE   ….. Dec^r 9^th. 1761 aged 68  [Belvoir angel design]

K238     Here lieth y^e Body of Eliz. the Wife of Richard KIRKE who departed February 1749. Aged _9 Years [Verse badly worn. Burial register shows burial of Elizabeth, wife of Richard KERK, on 8^th February 1750.]

K239     [Illegible verse]  Here lieth ye Body of Sarah Wife of …… John        who Departed this life September [remainder too worn to read]

K240     [Inscription worn away]

K241     In memory of John WHITTLE, died May 14^th. 1922, in his 88^th. Year.   Peace perfect peace        In memory of Mary Ann, wife of John WHITTLE, died December 27^th. 1916, aged 81 years.    Though lost to sight to memory dear.

K242     Sacred to the memory of Saml. JACKSON, who departed this life December 24^th. 1839; aged 75 years.    Sacred to the memory of Martha, wife of Saml. JACKSON, who departed this life May 29^th. 1847; aged 83 years.

K243     Come ye blessed   Here lies the body of Katherine wife of John HAND of Thorroton & daughter of Tho & Eliz^th; HAND of this town   she died January the 23d 1719 in y^e 41 year of her age    Pale death will hardly find another / so good a wife so kind a mother / so charitable and discreet / as she who here lies at your feet.    [Belvoir angel design]

K244      [Inscription worn away]

K245      Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord    Here lies the body of Eliz: y^e wife of Ralph WHITTLE senr. She died Feb: the 7^th: 1716 in the 74^th year of her age  Lord number out my life and dayes/ which yet I have not past/ so that I may be certifrd [?] / how long my life shall last/ When that she was alive as now we are / Few of her calling could with her compare. 

K246     Here lieth the body of Edward MOORE who departed this life, August the 16^th, in the year 1796; aged 77 years.   Here also lieth the body of Amariah, the wife of Edward MOORE  she departed this life, April the 20^th, 1794 aged 67 years.    A tender husband, and his virtuous wife, /  free from the troubles of this mortal life;  / lie sleeping here, in this cold bed of clay: / in hope to rise with joy at the last day.

K247     Levi Doughty WHITTLE, born Sep^r. 10, 1837, died Jan. 19, 1888.  Ann, his wife died Dec. 18. 1880, aged 42 years.  Robert, their son died March 11, 1881, aged 15 years.  Walter, July 10. 1886, aged 18 years.  Interred at Longton.   James WHITTLE, born Sep 1. 1839 died April 28, 1893.

L248      Remember thy end   Here lies y^e body of John y^e son of Tho: HAND by Eliz:  his wife who died Dec: y^e 1^st. 1727; in y^e 31^st year of his age.   You readers all both old & young / your time on earth will not be long / for death will come & die yu must / and like to me return to dust

L249      In remembrance of Ann, relict of John WHITTLE, who died Jan. 31^st, 1855 aged 60 years.   The memory of the just  is blessed.  Prov. c.10 v.VII.   In remembrance of John WHITTLE, who departed this life January 6^th, 1841 aged 65 years.  Though lost to sight, to memory dear.

L250      The body of Elizabeth Daughter of John P Bill    & Eliz  Wife who departed this Life August 11 1747 Aged 2 Years likewise the Body of Amey Daugh^tr of the   1747

L251      To the memory of Elizabeth, wife of Levi DOUGHTY, and daughter of John and Elizabeth WHITTLE (of this place:) who departed this life the 22^nd. of April, 1835; in the 57^th. year of her age.   Though lost to sight, / to memory dear:      To the memory of Levi DOUGHTY son of John & Mary DOUGHTY of Ropsley, in the county of Lincoln; who departed this life July 4, 1852: in the 85 year of his age.   The memory  of the just is blessed.

L252      In memory of Elizabeth, the wife of John WHITTLE; she died July the 23^d. 1764: aged 47 years.    This faithful wife and mother dear, / her soul to God in peace resign’d;  / hoping in glory to appear: / before the judge of all mankind.    Also here lieth interr’d the said John WHITTLE   He died Decem^r. 15^th. 1769: Aged 54 Years. 

L253      To the memory of John WHITTLE, who departed this life the 20^th. of September 1792, aged 47 years.  Also Elizabeth, wife of the above who died Mar. 23. 1840, aged 91 years.

L254      To the memory of Thomas WHITTLE who departed this life the 8^th. day of July 1827, aged 39 years.   Also Elizabeth wife of the above, who died Nov. 8. 1859; aged 48 years.

L255      Here lieth interr’d the body of Edward, son of Benjamin  and Ann ALLEN who died, Nov. 3^rd; 1808 in the 21^st year of his age.     Could the physician’s celebrated skill / call back the breath obedient to his will / or could an anxious parent heaving sigh  / forbid that his beloved son should die / could filial duty length of day’s insure / this youth would still have liv’d and liv’d secure / but ah! nought can oppose death’s angry dart / or ward it off when level’d at the heart / the youth is gone his soul has pierc'd the skies / Then let this Stone say here his body lies.  

L256      To the memory of William ADCOCK who departed this life October the 22 1781 aged 72 years.     Also near to him lieth Ann his wife who departed this life December 2, 1776 aged 56 years

L257      E.D. 1833 L.D. 1852 [No one with the initials ED appears in the burial register for 1833 but in 1852 there is Levi DOUGHTY, AGED 74 – see inscription 251.]

L258      To the memory of John ADCOCK, who died August 5^th. 1813; in the 68^th. year of his age. Also Susanna his wife who died October 14^th. 1802; aged 48 years.

L259       [Inscription worn away]

L260       [Inscription worn away. Records show Tomkinson, infant]

L261      To the memory of Elizabeth, the wife of Robert TOMKINSON who died April the 10^th, 1802. in the 22^nd year of her age.  Also a daughter of the a foresaid who died in her minority.   Dear loving faithful partner now farewell; / with whom it was my happiness to dwell. / free from this dream of life, this maze of care; / here rests a loving wife and mother dear: / in hope she gain’d the peaceful happy shore,  / where sickness, pain and sorrow are no more.

L262      Here   
lieth the body of John WHITTLE  he departed this life February the 27^th. in the year 1773; aged 68 years.     
lieth the body of Mary the wife of John WHITTLE  she departed this life August 19^th, 1793 aged 76 years.     
Tho’ two in marriage bands are linked fast, / death will divide, and part them at the last /  thus she that lieth here was widow made, / and now she by her bosom friend is laid.

L263      Here lieth interr’d the body of Thomas WHITTLE.  He died Octob^r, the 13^th, 1784, aged 76 years. Whatever amiss you saw in me, / take care your self in time to shun: / do not (in others faults to see) / neglect at home what’s to be done.  Also William, the son of John, & Mary WHITTLE. He died February the 21^st. 1785; aged 35 years.

L264      To the memory of John WHITTLE, who departed  this life, the 1^st. of May 1790, aged 47 years.   Also Eliz. relict of the above  [rest of stone buried]

L265      Here lieth interr’d the body, of Alice the wife of Thomas WHITTLE.  She departed this life, January the 16^th 1768: aged 58 years.  Farewel husband, and children dear / which in this world I’ve left behind: / don’t weep, lament, or shed a tear, / eternity be sure you mind.

L266      [Inscription worn away]

L267      To the memory of John WHITTLE, who died Feb. xvii.  1848  aged 71 years.  Also Eliz^th. relict of John WHITTLE, who died Sep. xxviii, 1853 aged 78 years.  Also, two daughters of the above, Sarah, who died January 4^th. 1837; aged 37 years, & Charlotte, who died Aug.22, 1834; aged 27 years.

L268      Here lieth the body of Mary WHITTLE daughter of John & Jane WHITTLE who died Sept: 3: 1721 aged 18 years.  Repent in time no time delay / I in my prime was took away.

L269      In memory of Ann, wife of John MANCHESTER, who departed this life Dec^r. 16; 1775; aged 53 years.

L270      To the memory of Mary, wife of John MANCHESTER, who departed this life Dec^r. 22^nd. 1811; aged 81 years. You. whose fond wishes do to heaven aspire, / who make those blest abodes your sole desire; / if you are wise, and hope that bliss to gain / use well your time, live not an hour in vain / let not the morrow your vain thoughts employ, / But think this day the last you shall enjoy.

L271      In loving memory of James FRECK, who departed this life Jan^y. 26^th. 1930, aged 82 years. Also Jane Ann, wife of the above who departed this life Oct^r. 7^th. 1915, aged 63 years. At rest.

M272     In loving memory of Thomas FRECK, who died Dec^r. 27^th 1924, aged 81 years. Peace after pain.

M273     In loving memory of James FRECK, who died April 23^rd. 1887, aged 81 years.  Also Sarah, wife of the above who died Jan^y. 8^th. 1883, aged 62 years.  [verse worn away]

M274     Erected in affectionate remembrance of William, son of Jam^s. & Sarah FRECK who died June 12^th. 1854 aged 1 year and 11 months.   From earth to heaven removed ere care began, / he knew no sin but that of fallen man; / death has no sting for one who dies so young / Reader ! repent, since thou hast lived so long.

M275     To the memory of John, son of James and Sarah FRECK who departed this life November 5^th. 1827; aged 24 years.    Oh! man, contemplate on thy mortal state, / and calm submit to the degrees of fate; / let virtue be thy guide while here on earth. /  then young or old ne’er fear to meet with death.

M276     Sacred to the memory of James FRECK, who died June 26^th. 1841; aged 61 years.  Also Sarah, wife of James FRECK, who died Dec^r. 28^th. 1834; aged 52 years.   Many are the afflictions of the righteous: /  but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. Psalm xxxiv.19.  

M277     In memory of  William FRECK who exchanged this mortal for an immortal state; the 21^st. day of Sep^r. 1810 in the 72^nd. year of his age. With grief and pain I did complain, / and sorely was oppressed; / till God in love did me remove, / and took me to his rest.

M278     Erected to the memory of Sarah the wife of William FRECK, who died July 31^st, 1834; aged 83 years.   Pale death could hardly find another, / so good a wife so kind a mother, / in all her actions so discreet, / as she who lies here at your feet.

M279     Here lieth interr’d the body of Dorothy, the daughter of Wm, & Sarah FRECK  she departed this life June the 11^th, 1797 aged 12 years.    Tho’ short my time, longer my rest will be, / cut off in youth as you may plainly see, / tho’ nurst with care, for parents dear had I, / who lov’d me well, and griev’d to see me die, / mourn not for me dear parents, be content / for unto you, you know I was but lent.

M280     Erected to the memory of William, son of William and Isabella FRECK:  who died July 20^th. 1829; aged 13 years.    At length the Lord sent us a son, / we brought him up with care; / it was his will to call him home / and leave us to prepare.

M281     Sacred to the memory of Isabella, wife of Wm FRECK, who died June 5^th. 1834 aged 59 years.      A sudden change. I in  a moment fell, / I had no time to bid my friends farewell; / Their [sic] is nothing strange, death happens unto all, / My lot today, tomorrow thine may fall. 

M282     To the memory of William FRECK.  Who died Dec^r. 21^st. 1820; aged 67 years.  He looked forward to heaven not as the reward of a virtuous life, but as the free gift of God to a pardoned sinner, justified by faith in Jesus Christ.

M283     In remembrance of Mary FRECK, who departed this life June 2^nd. 1857; aged 69 years.  Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Prov.27.1.

M284     In affectionate remembrance of John FRECK, who died December 22, 1849; aged 71 years.  The memory of the just is blessed. Prov. 10. vii. Also Elizabeth relict of the above, who died February 8^th. 1855; aged 65 years.  Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev. c.14. v.13.

M285     To the memory of William, son of John & Eliz^th, FRECK who died Mar. 30^th, 1859 aged 37 years.

M286     To the memory of John BOYER: who died July 27^th. 1849, aged 85 years.  Also Elizabeth, wife of John BOYER; she died April 7^th 1801, aged 47 years. Also Joseph son of the above. He died Febr^y. 28^th. 1807, aged 9 years.

M287     In remembrance of  John BOYER, son of John & Eliz^th. BOYER, who died Oct^r. 23^rd, 1853; aged 65 years

M288      ….Boyer…… June 1793 …… [Very worn stone.]

M289     In loving memory of Edward Henry STONE, rector of this parish for 25 years. Died January 10^th 1925, aged 65.   “Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.”

M290     To the memory of Dorothy, the wife of John FRECK, who died 11^th. Feb^y. 1813 aged 33 years   Afflictions sore long time I bore / physicians were in vain; / but God above did me remove / and eas’d me of my pain.

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