Graves Inside the Church. Main Aisle

Graves inside the Church.

Main Aisle:

I1. To the memory of Catherine Culley who died May 31st 1808 aged 64 years.

I2. To the memory of Samuel Culley who died October 12th 1819 aged 79 years.

I3. Here lieth the body of Elizabeth the wife of Thomas Bird Gentleman who was buried the 17th of November 1919 aged 35 years Dunham her son was buried November the 29th. Likewise by a former wife lieth here two sons Dunham was buried March 26 John was buried April 19 these four died in the months in ye above said year.

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I4. Here resteth the body of Susannah wife of Richard Cooke of Ludham Gentleman who departed this life the 10th day of July 1739 aged 65 years

I5. Under this stone lies the body of Mrs Hannah Cooke Relict of the late Mr Richard Cooke Surgeon who departed this Life in Hopes of a better Auguest the 16th 1775 In the 80th Year of her Age.

I6. Under this stone are deposited the remains of Mr Richard Cooke surgeon who from his early years being endowed with quick capacity and sound judgement and blessed with proper spiritual courage, seemed by nature peculiarly fitted for his profession. These qualifications greatly improved By Unwearied Diligence Rendered him eminently successful in his Practice …..continued

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I6 And equal to almost anything he undertook. In his moral conduct A man of strict integrity and honesty. Of a generous mind and noble spirit. Distaining everything base and mean.Sincere and faithful to his friend. Kind and benevolent to all men. After a long life with which he was blessed, spent as became a wife, and good man, he joyfully left this world in hopes of a better.September XVII MDCCLIII In the 76th year of his age.To him so mourned in death, so loved in life, his now sad widow, late his chearful wife, with tears inscribes this monumental stone, that holds his ashes and expects her own. I7. In memory of Mrs Sarah Callow (first the wife of Mr William Bower of this parish) Who died the first day of January 1792 aged 78 years. Also of Mrs Mary Garrett relict of the late Mr James Garrett and only daughter of the above named William Bower who died the 13th day of December 1817 in the 78th year of her age.In this cold grave their silent ashes rest, their souls (we hope) are number’d with the blest. I8. To the memory of William Callow who departed this life the 4th of June 1783 aged 68 years. A long affliction did my life attend, but time with patience brought it to an end, pray do not grieve for me my children dear, I sleep in dust till CHRIST our LORD appear. The dear remembrance of the just, is pleasing though he sleeps in dust.

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I9. Here lyeth intered the body of Thomas Petus Gentleman who departed this life the 22nd August in the year of Our Lord 1679 aged 48.

I10. Here resteth the remains of John Rust son of Samuel & Sarah Rust of this parish and Grandson to William Callow. He departed this life the 28th day of September 1805 in the 29th year of his age. Short was my time the longer is my rest, God called me hence because he thought it best, Therefore dear friends lament for me no more, I’m only gone a little while before. Also Sarah Rust who died May 11th 1838 aged 86 years.

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I11. Elizabeth Browne youngest daughter of William Haddon Gent. Died the 4th day of December 1760 aged 33 years.

I12. Ricus Barker. West Bliney in my youth my place of birth and stove, but Ludham in my age removed me hence a way, and death by Ludham took my body to the grave. The fatal ende of mortall flesh no other ende it have, here lies my corpse interrd as duste w shall remaine, till Judgement Day when at y last all flesh shall rise againe. Then shall my soul w bodye joynd together live forever, wh Christ my hope in life and death who fail doth never.Obijt 18 de IVNH ANO DNI MILLESSIMO SEXCENTESIMO QUINTO.

Here lieth the body of Grace y wife of Christofe Whitey daughter of y saide Richard Barker who deceased y 23 of April 1633.

Here under resteth the body of Cristopher White Gentleman who departed this life the 7th of April Anno Domini 1659 . Hodie Mihi Cras Tibi.

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I13. This stone is consecrated to the memory of Mary Cook, widow whose ashes rest beneath in hope of a Joyful resurrection. She died May 23rd aged 68 Anno Domini 1824. Freed from this dream of life this maze of care the tender Mother rests and Friend sincere, Faith her support and Piety her guide, she lived a Christian and a Christian died.

I14. To the memory of John Howse late of this Parish Gent. Who departed this life n the 26th day of July 1752 in the 54th year of his age. Also of Margaret his beloved Wife (Eldest daughter of Willim Haddon Gent) who departed this life on the 2nd day of March 1775. In the 71st Year of her Age. And five of their Children who died in their infancy.

I15.Thomas Haddon Gent died 7th September 1783 Aged 62 years. Also Sarah his wife died 27th August 1780 aged 77 years.

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I16.John Howse 1785

I17.Thomas Goodlad (Hard to read Latin) optima ipiri Adolcleens multis facultatilius feluitrr uiliructus dominis pro morum innuitate gratillimus Notus m Amo Lonnitatus Rutlandii Baron doninti Hic morti ocrubint 13 Calend Ilptcb Ao Calutis 1593. In Eimis memorium Jaco Hus S..er St Airanrilcus Fuller genu Hoi..Ichemi cohoniltarim.

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I18. Illegible.

I19. Here resteth the body of William Riches who departed this life the 23rd of January 1687 aged 39 years and also Sarah his wife who departed this life the 12th of February 1687 aged 21 years.

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I20. Underneath are buried John Giffard Jeffery, Sarah his wife and the Revd J. R. Jeffery their son. (no date).

I21. Organ bench. In memory of E.A. Dale churchwarden from 1903 to 1925.

I22. (Latin inscription illegible) Here lyeth y body of Thomas Littlewood Gent y elder who dyed October y 11 1683 aged 60 yeares.

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I23. (Latin inscription illegible). Here lyeth the body of Catherine y wife of Thomas Littlwood Gent the elder who dyed August y 24th 1667 aged 54 years.

I24. … of Tho Littlewood Gent …..wife died Sep Also Catherine died May 30 16… Catherine ?divne 18 and 168? Hannah died IV? The 8 in 168? Catherine died Feb 20 1685 Thomas died Feb 11 1687 John the …son and Sara their daughter died IVLV 1685 Samuel died Sep 13 1698

I25 Sacred to the memory of Ann Hurnard who departed this life the 25th of November 1796 aged 68 years. Also of Robert their infant son who died in July 1777. Also William Hurnard Gent (of Hingham and late of this Parish) her loving and beloved husband who died the 23rd of October 1821 aged 74 years.

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I26. Here resteth y body of Nicholas Nutt and William his son. (no date).

I27. Hic iacet dns Thomas de Honygg (Horning?) quod a rector ecce de Heyhm (Heigham?) rin ae ppicietur ds.

I28. Candle stand. Maurice Butt 1919- 2004 He loved God, this church and the people of Ludham. The best is yet to be. Thanks be to God.

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I29. Lady Chapel Wall. To the Glory of God and in memory of Mary Elizabeth Slipper daughter of Thomas Slipper & Marianne Gooch Slipper who died on the 19th August 1913. The altar in this chapel was erected in the year 1929 by her brothers and sisters.

I30. Kneeler notice on Wall. St Catherine’s Church Ludham Lady Chapel kneeler in memory of Babs Hall 1915- 1991 Churchwarden. The design illustrates her involvement in the life of the Parish: Handicraft Guild: Womens Institute: Mothers Union: Craft Shop and Flower Arranging.Designed by: Lorna Bassey, Joyce Ferdinand, Angela Morgan. Worked by: Joyce Ferdinand, Barrie Marshall, Anne Moffat, Betty Moffat, Angela Morgan, with the help of Stitchcraft Wroxham Barns. Deo Gratias. I31. High on the wall by pulpit. Near this monument are deposited the remains of John Johnson Gent many years resident in this Parish. A man whose Abilities, Integrity and Goodness and Disposition would have done honour to any station in life. He submitted to fate July 20th

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I32. (Latin hard to read) Hic ano tui tapide rotuidu miuirotai Julics Dr puror milit qin iupis inc longer ??

I33. North Wall.Also Anne Frances his wife who died November 23rd 1835 aged 38 years.

I34.North Wall. Sacred to the memory of Thomas Haddon Browne who departed this life November 19th 1826 aged 36 years.

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I35.North Wall. Beneath is interred John Browne Gentleman he died December XXVII MDCCXC aged XXXVII years. In memory of Mary the Relic of the above named John Browne she departed this life 11 Feb 1837 aged 83 years.

I36. North Wall. Underneath is buried the body of Mr John Howse, Attorney at Law, late of North Walsham. He possessed a clear head and a sound judgement to those he joined, an uremitting attention to business and the whole of a very excellent Practice. He maintained an unblemished character, he “did not remove his integrity from him”. These abilities thus applied rendered him a Most Valuable and Worthy Member of Society and placed him in the first line of his Profession. He died 8th July in the Year of Our Lord 1785 in the 53rd year of his age. Highly Esteemed and Sincerely Lamented by every Cherished Friend and Relative. Mrs Margaret Horsley wife of the Revd Mr Isiah Horsley of North Walsham erected this monument to the memory of an Affectionate and Beloved Brother.

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I37. Above Pulpit. Sacred to the memory of Hannah Maria Johnson who died January 31st 1793 aged 37 years also her infant son Henry.

I38.Chancel. In Memory of James Garrett who died 12th March 1807 aged 61 years.

I39.Chancel. In memory of Thomas Beecroft Esq late of Saxthorpe in the County of Norfolk who departed this life June 1st 1787 aged 33 years.

I40.Chancel. Here lieth the body of Thomas Baret Gent who Departed this Life August 15th 1710 aged 45 and also Lydia Baret Relict of the said Thomas Baret who departed this life May 22nd 1742 aged 68

I141.Chancel. Sacred to the Memory of John Ransome the Husband of Ann Ransome who departed this life 24th August 1837 aged 37 years. The grave is my home.

I42.Chancel Wall. In memory of Thomas Beecroft Esq who died June 1787 aged 56 years. Also of Judith his widow the only child of John Dixon Esq of Norwich. She died 20th Sept 1842 aged 80 years.

I43.Chancel. No markings. Very old.

I44.Behind Organ curtain. Sacred to the memory of John Jeffery Vicar of Ludham and Potter Heigham who died the 5th of February 1788 aged 55 years. Also John Giffard Jeffrey, Gent Son of the above who died October 8th 1848 in the 82nd year of his age.

I45.Behind Organ Curtain. In Memory of the Reverend John Rust Jeffery A B who died 30th September 1832 Aetat 27. He was allied to the Revd Dr Jeffery formerly Archdeacon of Norwich. Also Sarah Jeffery mother of the above who died at Yarmouth April 21st 1849 aged 70 years.

I46.Near Organ. In Grateful memory of Wiiliam T Grapes, Leslie T Bond, William H Lemon, Victor A Brooks, Alfred C Moy, Percy J Phillippo, Ernest Gedge, Albert L England, Herbert W Clarke, John Mattocks, Arthur Webster. Who gave their lives for their country 1914-18.

I47. Near Organ.1939-1945 Stuart C H Boardman Thomas H Grounds Peter Jackson Charles J Mann We will remember them.

I48.Near Organ. The Garretts of Ludham in the County of Norfolk. Family Tree Chart.

I49.South Aisle. In Memory of William Roll died November 6th 1824 aged 80 years. Elizabeth Roll died 22nd July 1817 aged 69 years. This plate laid by order of their daughter Mary Smith in Memory to her parents 1830. (E C Roll Sr.)

I50. South Wall.Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Sarah Rust (Relict of Mr Samuel Rust) who departed this life May 11th 1838 aged 86 years.

I51.By South Door. This tablet was erected by the parishioners to Commemorate the restoration of this Church by the Revd J J Willmott Vicar 1886-1908.

I52.By Bell Ropes. In Memory of Susan Clarke born 29th July 1816 died 28th May 1890. This window was given by her husband John Clark churchwarden 1890.

I53.On South Door. To the Glory of God and in pious memory of Richard, Robert and Martha from their sister Emily Clark 1903.

I54. Main Aisle South Side Wall. Near this tablet lieth the remains of Mrs Margaret Horsley Relict of the Late Revd Isiah Horsley, Rector of Antingham St Mary and Vicar of Briston in this County died Sept 28 1807 aged 72.

I55. Vicars of Ludham. 1214 Robert de Gloucester 1318 Robert de Biskele 1342 Roger de Stowe 1361 Robert de Laverton 1388 John Ulvestoft 1390 John Moris 1418 William Watton 1424 Thomas Thelnetham 1430 John Robyns 1439 Henry Candeler 1452 Edmund Oldcorn 1462 John Phelip 1466 John Osmond 1515 John Adderton Post Reformation 1534 Richard Garnon 1554 John Acres 1583 John Wright 1610 Thomas Haselop 1611 Thomas Jermyn 1612 Robert Gill 1631 Jerimiah Watts 1649 John Watterson 1662 Robert Darley 1664 George Thomason 1671 William Baker 1675 Nathaniel Hindle 1714 Charles Trimnel 1718 Edmund Cale 1736 Richard Tapps 1756 Dudley Butts 1779 John Jeffery 1789 Thomas Leighton 1795 John Oldershaw 1833 William Apsley Bathurst 1855 Henry Walker 1886 John James Willmott 1908 George A Branthwaite Boycott 1921 William Bateman 1925 John Walton Knight 1929 John F Grattan Guinness 1933 Bernard Patrick Mohan 1937 William Baxley Evans 1944 Hubert W Ainsworth 1955 Fred Hilton Smith 1981 George Edward Nicholson 1987 Bernard S T Morgan 1994 Jim Cameron 2001 Neville H Khambatta B A Updated Oct 2019 Page 21 © Ludham Community Archive Group