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WIDCOMBE ASSOCIATION 2016 St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe, Bath – Memorial Inscriptions Widcombe Association

Authors: P J Bendall, A C Durie

Date: August 2013, updated May 2016

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Contents Introduction ...... 1 Churchyard ...... 1 Old Burial Ground ...... 1 Subsequent Burial Grounds ...... 2 Burial Registers ...... 2 Main Graveyard ...... 5 Crypt ...... 115 Vestry ...... 119 Cremation Plots...... 121 Old Burial Ground ...... 159 Row A ...... 161 Row B ...... 165 Row C ...... 171 Row D ...... 193 Wall ...... 214 War Memorial ...... 229 Internal Monuments ...... 251 Plaques ...... 252 Ledger Stones ...... 285 Windows ...... 290 Index ...... 297

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Introduction This document contains transcriptions of the memorials in the churchyard of St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe, Bath and memorials within the church.

Churchyard

Figure 2 Northern side of the church

Figure 4 The southern side of the church Old Burial Ground The ‘Old Burial Ground’, the parish’s second burial ground, is in Church Lane. The land first appears as a ‘Bowling Alley’ in Thorp’s survey of 1741. This showed Ralph Allen’s landholdings in Widcombe. It had originally belonged to Bath Priory until the Dissolution when it was bought from the Crown by Edmund Colthurst. This mansion, the original Figure 3 Eastern section of the graveyard Widcombe House, stood on the site of Widcombe Crescent. Alderman Chapman, Allen’s executor, sold the land on behalf of Gertrude Tucker, Ralph Allen’s wife’s niece and heiress to all his property. The land was purchased by the parish in 1782. An account in the parish archive shows that Messrs Kingston and Bayly were paid £35.15.7½ to adapt it from a

Figure 1 The location of the graveyard by the church. bowling alley to a place of burial. In 1784 row letters and plot numbers were inscribed on the walls. The main burial ground for the parish of Widcombe was around three sides of the church. There were also By 1825 the burial ground was full and was closed by the burials in the vault under the church. Bishop of Bath & Wells when he consecrated the new ground at Claverton Street next to the land on which St Mark’s church was subsequently built in 1832. Despite this, it continued to function as a secondary place of burial (charging lower fees) as it remained a valuable

St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe, Bath – Memorial Inscriptions Widcombe Association source of funds for the parish. The Burial Acts of 1856 eventually obliged the parish to lay out a properly-run cemetery which opened in 1861 on the Lower Bristol Road; now known as St James’s Cemetery but correctly ‘Lyncombe and Widcombe & St James’ Cemetery’. The Old Burial Ground was then finally closed by an Order in Council in 1870.

Figure 7 View from the northern end Figure 9 Example of grave numbers on the wall Subsequent Burial Grounds The third burial ground is by St Mark’s Church and the fourth on the Lower Bristol Road. These are documented separately.

Figure 5 The Gate in Church Lane Burial Registers The Register of the Parish of Widcombe Bath. No author or date. Typescript with surname indexes. Includes burials 1592-1772.

Transcript of the Register of St Thomas à Becket, the Figure 8 View from the southern end Parish Church of Lyncombe & Widcombe 1813-1840. E S Jenkins (1983).

St Mark’s Cemetery, Lyncombe Bath – Burial Register Index. Widcombe Association (2009). Includes entries from the St Thomas à Becket and St Mark’s registers from 1825. Figure 6 The Steps

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Figure 10 The locations of the church and its graveyards

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Main Graveyard

Figure 11 Main Burial Ground

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Names Inscriptions Notes 1 Sophia Douglas Ettrick sacred (1839-1840) TO THE Memory of SOPHIA DOUGLAS William Ettrick (1842- Daughter of 1844) Walter ETTRICK ESQ who died Sept 1st 1840 Walter Ettrick (-1856) Aged 13 months Also William Son of Walter ETRICK ESQ Died 6th March 1844 Aged 17 mths

Small slab. The inscription is faint. The two spellings of the surname are as found.

From The Bristol Mercury of Sat 28 Apr 1838 p4 in a list of marriages: “At Freshford, near Bath, Capt. L. H. Wray, R,N, to Charlotte Eliza; also,Walter Ettrick, Esq. to Sophia Cumberland; eldest and 3rd daughters of Capt. Edw. Burt, R.N.”

The birth of Sophia Douglas Ettrick was registered 1839/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Burt.

From the burial register: Sophia Douglas Etrick, aged 13 months, of Entry Hill, was buried on 4 Sep 1840.

In the 1841 census at Gothic Cottage, Entry Hill, Bath: Walter Ettrick, aged 25, solicitor, not born in Somerset, Sophia Ettrick, aged 25, not born in Somerset, Bessie Ettrick, aged 3 months, born in Somerset, and two servants.

From The Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser of Wed 28 Sep 1842 p7: “Sept. 18, near Bristol, the lady of Walter Ettrick, Esq., a son.” The birth of William Ettrick was registered 1842/Q4 Clifton. Baptised on 3 Mar 1843 at Clifton: William Ettrick, son of Walter & Sophia Cumberland Ettrick.

From the burial register: William Ettrick, aged 17 months, of St Pauls, Bristol, was buried on 14 Mar 1844.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Walter Ettrick was registered 1856/Q3 Sunderland. A notice appear in the Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette of Thu 28 Sep 1893 p2 concerning the estate of “the late Walter Ettrick, of Balebrook Lodge, in the Parish of Batheaston, in the County of Somerset, and afterwards of Bishopwearmouth, in the County of Durham, Esq., deceased who died on the first day of August, 1856, ...” 2 Maria Georgiana Davis North: (1824-1841) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARIA GEORGIANA DAVIS ELDEST DAUGHTER OF George Lenox Davis MAJOR GEORGE L DAVIS OF THE 9TH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY (1790-1852) WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE IN THE FAITH AND HOPE OF THE GOSPEL ON FRIDAY THE 24TH OF APRIL 1841 Georgiana Davis (1784- AGED 16 YEARS 1852) AMONG HER LAST WORDS WERE LORD JESUS INTO THY HAND I COMMEND MY SPIRIT FOR IF WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED AND ROSE AGAIN EVEN SO THEM ALSO WHICH SLEEP IN JESUS WILL GOD BRING WITH HIM WHEN FROM THE DUST OF EARTH I RISE NOW CLAIM MY MANSION IN THE SKIES EVEN THEN SHALL THIS BE MY PLEA JESUS HATH LIV’D, HATH DIED FOR ME

Pitched 4 ways.

South: Baptised on 15 May 1828 at St Peter’s, Oldham (Lancs): Jane ALSO GEORGIANA DAVIS Elizabeth Sophia, daughter of George Lenox & Rachel Davis, of AUNT OF THE ABOVE Oldham, father’s occuaption: Captain in th 9th Regiment of foot. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 22ND 1852

AGED 63 YRS. From The London Gazette of 24 Apr 1838 p954: “9th Regiment of Foot, Captain George Lenox Davis to be Major, by purchase, vice Fane, promoted in the 11th Light Dragoons,. Dated 17th October 1837.”

From the burial register: Maria Georgiana Davis, aged 16, of Devonshire Buildings, was buried on 1 May 1841.

From The London Gazette of 30 Jun 1846 p2392: “Downing-Street, June 27, 1846. The Queen has been pleased to appoint the following'Officers, in Her Majesty's Service, and in the Service of the East India Company, to be Companions of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath ...

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Names Inscriptions Notes Lieutenant Colonel George Lenox Davis, 9th Foot; ...”

In the 1851 census at 4 Devonshire Buildings, Bath: Harriett Davis, aged 84, unnmarried, landed proprietor, born at Bath, Georgiana Davis, aged 60, unmarried, sister, fundholder, born at Bath,, and a servant.

From The London Gazette of 2 Apr 1852 p953: TO BE INSPECTING FIELD OFFICERS OF RECRUITING DISTRICTS. Lieutenant-Colonel George Lenox Davis, C.B. from the 9th Foot, vice Falconar, promoted to be Major-General. Dated 1st April 1852.

Lt Col George Lenox Davis, aged 61, died on 14 Apr 1852 and was buried at St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway. PROB 11/2156/97 Will of George Lenox Davis, Major in Her Majesty's Ninth Regiment of Foot 8 Jul 1852.

From the burial register: Georgeana Davis, aged 63, of Devonshire Buildings, was buried on 26 Aug 1852. 3 Menzies Duncan (1765- To the Memory of 1824) MENZIES DUNCAN Late departed of the Bengal Establishment died October 23rd 1824 Aged 59

The Asiatic Annual Register or a View of the History of Hindustan ..., Volume 6 1804 p151 in a list of Bengal military promotions: “12th Native Regiment. Captain lieutenant Menzies Duncan, to be captain of a company, from the 30th September, 1803, vice Wood, removed.”

From the Asiatic Journal and Monthly Miscellany, Volume 10 Jul- Dec 1820 p309: “Promotions at the Company’s Depôt at Chatham. ... Capt. Menzies Duncan, late of the Bengal establishment, to be capt. and adj. vice Somerville.”

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From the burial register: Menzies Duncan, aged 59, of Rock House, Lansdown Road, was buried on 27 Oct 1824. Will of Menzies Duncan of Trull , Somerset, date 8 Jan 1825, PROB 11/1694. 4 Benjamin Starling SACRED (1752-1813) to the Memory of BENJAMIN STARLING Margaret Starling died July 26. 1813. (1757-1843) Aged 61 Years

ALSO of MARGARET STARLING Relict of the above BENJAMIN STARLING Died Feby 18th 1843 Aged 85 Years

From the burial register: Benjamin Starling, aged 61, of Paradice (sic) Row, was buried on 31 Jul 1813.

From The Bristol Mercury of Sat 25 Feb 1843 p8: “AT BATH Feb. ... 18, in Cleveland-place, aged 85, Margaret, relict of Benjamin Starling, Esq.” From the burial register: Margaret Starling, aged 85, of Cleveland Place, was buried on 27 Feb 1843.

See also grave 205.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 5 John Morgan (1766- Sacred to the Memory 1820) of MR JOHN MORGAN Sophia Betty Morgan who departed this Life May 9th 1820 (1788-1854) to the unexpressible grief of his Afflicted Widow Amy Beatrice Morgan He was much respected and esteem’d (1865-1946) and is now Lamented by many to whom he was an inflexible Friend Cecil Herbert Morgan Also of (1864-1949) SOPHIA BETTY. Widow of the above who died in London Augst 21st 1854. Aged 66. Her remains are deposited in the Vault beneath The Lord will give strength unto his people From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 11 May 1820 p3 in a list of deaths: the Lord will bless his people with peace “Yesterday died at the New Passage, whither he had gone for the PS.29.V.10th benefit of his health, after a lingering illness, John Morgan, esq; an eminent surgeon and apothecary, of this city, and a member of the Body Corporate. Few men were more beloved or will be more lamented. His open, generous, and manly character gained him a sure passport to the hearts of all with whom he had intercourse; and his kindness and affability ensured him respect and esteem.” From the burial register: John Morgan, aged 44, of Edgar Buildings, was buried on 12 May 1820.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 24 Aug 1854 p3: “Aug. 21, at her son’s residence, in Albion Place, Hyde Park Square, London, Sophia, relict of the late John Morgan, Esq., of Edgar Buildngs, in this city, in her 67th year.”

The death of Sophia Betty Morgan was registered 1854/Q3 Kensington. From the burial register: Sophia Betty Morgan, aged 66, of 5 Albion Place, Paddington, was buried on 26 Aug 1854.

Amy Beatrice Morgan, aged 81, of 9 Macualay Buildings Bath, died on 14 Aug 1946 and was cremated at Arno’s Vale, Bristol (9646) on 19 Aug 1946 and her ashes were buried in this grave in October of that year.

Cecil Herbert Morgan, aged 84, formerly of 9 Macaulay Buildings, Bath died on 14 Sep 1948 and was cremated at Arno’s Vale, Bristol and his ashes buried in the grave on 24 Oct 1948.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 6 Elizabeth Tennent Here rests ELIZABETH TENNENT (1768) Aged 3 Months died in April 17668 Also CATHERINE TENNENT Catherine Tennent Aged 7 Years died in Augst 1777 (1769-1777) Daughter of ANDW TENNENT ...... here in Bath Andrew Tennent (- 1788)

Slab. The month of August for the death of Catherine Tennent is as found but is a variance with the burial register entry.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Tennant (sic), a child, was buried on 23 Jun 1768.

From the burial register: Catherine Tennant (sic) was buried on 4 Jun 1777.

There are references in newpaper advertisments in 1768 for books being sold at “Mr. Frederick, Leake, Taylor, Bally, and Tennent, in Bath.” and in 1772 “Taylor, Frederick, Bull, Tennent, Baily, and Mills, Booksellers, in Bath.” In 1777 there is an advertisment for the sale of tickets for a ball at “the Rooms, at Tennent’s and Bull’s Circulating Libraries, ...”

From an article entitled Circulating Libraries in Eighteenth- Century Bath by V J Kite (Bath & Camerton Archaelogical Society): “In the Bath Reference Library there is a book which records the names of subscribers, with dates and amounts, and in many cases to Marshall’s library, in Milsom Street. This was the library at the top of the street begun about 1770 by Andrew Tennent.”

From the Salisbury and Winchester Journal od Mon 15 Sep 1788 p3: “A few days since died, at East Pennard, much lamented, Mr. Andrew Tennent, late an eminent bookseller in Bath.”

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Names Inscriptions Notes PROB 11/1176/104 Will of Andrew Tennent of Exmouth, Devon 14 Feb 1789 7 Sarah Lanham (1809- In Memory of 1813) SARAH LANHAM who Died January 16th 1813 William Lewis (1819- Aged 3 Years. 1827) Also WILLIAM LEWIS who Died December 24th Maria Lanham (1812- 1827, Aged 18 Years. 1830) Also to the memory of MARIA the beloved Daughter of John Lanham (1750- JOHN and MARIA LANHAM 1830) who died July 30th 1830 in the 18th Year of her age. Also of the above named JOHN LANHAM who departed this Life From the burial register: Sarah Lanham, aged 3 years 3 months, of Octr 12th 1830. Aged 80 Years. Widcombe Parade, was buried on 20 Jan 1813.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 5 Aug 1830 p3: “July 30, in her 18th year, to the inexpressible grief of her parents, Maria, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lanham, sen. of Widcombe.” From the burial register: Maria Lanham, aged 18, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 4 Aug 1830.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 21 Oct 1830 p3: “Oct 12, in his 81st year, Mr. John Lanham, many years a respectable tradesman of Lyncombe and Widcombe.” From the burial register: John Janham, aged 80, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 17 Oct 1830. 8 Elizabeth Bond (1745- ELIZABETH BOND 1812) Died June 28th 1812 Aged 66 Native of Cornwall

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Elizabeth Bond was buried on 1 Jul 1812. 9 Robert Powell (1778- In Memory of 1822) ROBERT POWELL Son of Richard Powell RICHARD and ANN POWELL of this Parish Ann Powell died September 25th 1822 Aged 44 Years. Francis Castle (1800- 1842) Also Daughter of ROBERT and MARY POWELL. Mary Ann Castle (1772- died in her Infancy 1842) Also of FRANCIS CASTLE who departed this life Slab. on the 14th day of April 1842 From the burial register: Robert Powell, aged 44, of Monmouth in the 42tnd year of his age. Street, Bath, was buried on 1 Oct 1822.

Also From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 21 Apr 1842 p2: “April 14, aged 44, MARY ANN CASTLE Mr. Francis Castle, many years landlord of the Theatre Tavern, in Who died May 1st 1842 this city.” Aged 70 Years. From the burial register: Francis Castle, aged 42, of Monmouth Street, Walcot, was buried on 17 Apr 1842.

From the burial register: Mary Ann Castle, aged 70, of Monmouth Street, Walcot, was buried on 5 May 1842. 10 James Powell (1772- Underneath this Tomb 1813) are deposited the Remains of JAMES POWELL Sarah Smith (1775- died Octr 12th 1813 1831) Aged 41 Years To Heaven I hope my Friend is gone In Time to him I hope to come In love we lived in peace he died Late was desired but GOD de....

Also SARAH SMITH Who departed this Life March 4th 1831 Aged 55 Years.

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Names Inscriptions Notes Slab. From the burial register: James Powell, aged 41, of Church St, Widcombe, was buried on 18 Oct 1813.

From the burial register: Sarah Smith, aged 55, of Church Street, was buried on 9 Mar 1831. 11 John Griffin Scudamore To the Memory of (1754-1811) JOHN GRIFFIN SCUDAMORE of this Parish Fanny Porier Perryman who Died July 18th 1811. (1795-1826) Aged 57 Years.

Also FANNY PORIER PERRYMAN. Daughter of the above JOHN SCUDAMORE who died Feb.5th 1826. Aged 30 Years.

From the burial register: John Scudamore was buried on 22 Jul 1811.

From the burial register: Fanny Porter Perryman, aged 30, of Bradley’s Buildings, Bath,was buried on 12 Feb 1826.

Press articles in 1930 report that Frank Scudamore (1875-1950) and his brother Alfred Scudamore (1877-1945) were trying to establish that they were the inheritors of Scudamore estates in Wiltshire, Herefordshire and Bath. They were trying to find the will of John Griffin Scudamore (1754-1811) to determine the properties in Swainswick that they believed they were entitled to.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 12 Mary Pullen (1821- Sacred 1822) to the Memory of MARY ...... who depa...... 26 Jun ...... Aged ...

From the dates on adjacent stones and the style of writing on the tomb, believed to refer to Mary Pullen, of the Widcombe part of Combe Down, aged 1 year 1 month, who was buried on 30 Jun 1822. 13 Mary Ann Marks (1842- IN MEMORY OF 1847) MARY ANN MARKS WHO DIED AT BATH THE 21ST DAY OF MARCH 1847 AGED 4 YEARS

Slab. Possible birth registration 1843/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Dade.

The death of Mary Ann Marks, aged 4, was registered 1847/Q1 Bath. From the burial register: Mary Ann Marks, aged 4, of James Street, Trinity, was buried on 27 Mar 1847.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 14 Sacred [TO THE] MEMORY OF .... WILSO]N ESQRE ...... 72 ...... above ...... 1803

Slab. Delaminated and weathered.

Possibly: Catherine Wilson, aged 92, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 5 Apr 1867. 15 Sarah Jones (1743- Sacred to the Memory 1783) of SARAH Wife of WM JONES of the City of Bath William Jones (1752- who died Septr 17. 1783 1810) Aged 40 Years. Also the above WILLIAM JONES Sarah Jones (1753- who died June 24. 1810 1826) Aged 67 Years. Also SARAH JONES his second wife who died March 28th 1826, Aged 72 Years.

From the burial register: Sarah Jones was buried on 20 Sep 1783.

From the burial register: William Jones was buried on 28 Jun 1810. Will of William Jones, Gentleman of Walcot, Somerset, date 5 Sep 1810, PROB 11/1515.

From the burial register: Sarah Jones, aged 71, of New King Street, Bath, was buried on 5 Apr 1826. Will of Sarah Jones, Widow of Bath 15 Apr 1826, PROB 11/1711/223.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 16 Elizabeth Maxwell Sacred to the Memory of Gordon (1786-1832) ELIZABETH MAXWELL GORDON Daughter of the late Robert Gordon (-1822) Doctor ROBERT GORDON Deputy Inspector of Hospitals who died on the 15th day of April 1832, Aged 45 Years.

From The New Annual Register, Or General Repository of History, Politics, ... for the Year 1822 p195: “Doctor Robert Gordon, late physician to the forces, and deputy inspector of hospitals.”

From A Topographical and Historical Account of the Parish of St. Mary-le-Bone by Thomas Smith (1833) p139 in a list of memorials at St John’s Wood Chapel: “Dr. Robert Gordon, late Physician to His Majesty’s Forces, and Deputy Inspector of Hospitals – 1822”.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Maxwell Gordon, aged 45, of Cambridge Place, was buried on 18 Apr 1832. 17 Sarah Fergusson (1780- Sacred 1827) to the memory of M[ISS] SARAH [FERGUSSON] Sarah Rochfort (1747- who died Dec 31st 1827 1830) [in her 4]6 YEAR Also of SARAH ROCHFORT who died March 3rd 1830 Aged 82 Yrs

Slab. Very weathered.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Sarah Furgusson (sic), aged 46, of Widcombe Crescent, was buried on 5 Jan 1828.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 11 Mar 1830 p3: “Died on the 3d inst. in the 72th (sic) year of her age, Mrs. Sarah Rochfort, of Montpillier (sic).”

From the burial register: Sarah Rochfort, aged 82, of Montpellier, was buried on 8 Mar 1830. Will of Sarah Rochfort, Spinster of Walcot, Somerset, date 11 Mar 1830, PROB 11/1769. 18 John Robert Brown South: (1805-1863) Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF Elizabeth Robinson JOHN ROBERT BROWN ESQRE (1815-1900) OF THE ISLAND OF JAMAICA WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 18TH 1863. AGED 57.

North: ELIZABETH WIDOW OF JOHN R. BROWN ESQ. DIED APRIL 4TH 1900, AGED 84.

Pitched 4 ways.

The marriage of John Robert Brown to Elizabeth Holder at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1848/Q4 Bath. (John Robert Brown, Jamaica, m. Elizabeth, eldest dau. John Holder, Cubberly House, Hereford, Bath, 19 Dec. 1848.)

In the 1861 census at 14 Widcombe Crescent, Bath: Elizabeth Holder, aged 71, unmarried, land proprietor & fund holder, born at Ealing (Middx), Elizabeth Brown, aged 45, married, niece, land proprietor & fund holder, born at Ross (Herefordshire), John R Brown, aged 55, married, nephew, clerk of the general peace & attorney Jamaica, born in Jamaica, a visitor, and four servants.

From the burial register: John Robert Brown, aged 57, of Widcombe Crescent, was buried on 24 Jan 1863. From the National Probate Calendar 1863: 24 March. The Will of John Robert Brown formerly of the Island of Jamaica but late of 14 Widcombe-crescent in the

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Names Inscriptions Notes City of Bath Gentleman deceased who died 18 January 1863 at Widcombe-crescent aforesaid was proved at Bristol by the oath of Elizabeth Brown of 14 Widcombe-crescent aforesaid Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Effects under £300.

In the 1891 census at Ashton Villa, Weston: Vezey J Banbury, aged 68, living on own means, born at Compiegne, wife Katherine, aged 70, living on own means, born at Ross (Herefordshire), Elizabeth Robinson, aged 73, widow, sister-in-law, living on own means, born at Ross, and two servants.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 12 Apr 1900 p1: “ROBINSON.- April 4, at Ashton Villa, Park Gardens, Bath, Elizabeth, widow of Henry Robinson, Esq., and last surviving daughter of the late John Holder, Esq., of Taynton House, Gloucestershire, aged 84.” The death of Elizabeth Robinson, aged 84, was registered 1900/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar: ROBINSON Elizabeth of Ashton-villa Park-gardens Weston near Bath widow died 4 April 1900 Probate Bristol to Phillipa Fairley (wife of Francis Brard Fairley) and the said Francis Brard Fairley esquire. Effects £4457 3s. 3d. Resworn January 1901 £4534 13s. 3d. 19 Montagu Montagu BENEATH (1786-1863) THIS STONE LIE THE REMAINS OF MONTAGU MONTAGU. ESQUIRE CAPTN ROYAL NAVY BORN NOVR 28TH 1786. DIED JULY 31ST 1863. ―•― “MY HOPE IS IN THE LORD” ―•―

2’10” wide. Mason’s marke: ROGERS M.M.

In the 1851 census at 18 Golden Square, Westminster, London: Montagu Montague, aged 64, unmarried, Royal Navy Commander, born in London, and Eloise Lloyd?, aged 42, unmarried, born at Epsom (Surrey).

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In the 1861 census at 3 Duke Street, Bath: Montague Montague, aged 75, married, retired Captain RN, born in London.

Fifty Sonnets On Various Subjects, With Some Account of That Poem by Montagu Montagu, published in 1860, printedby Strangeways & Walden (London), Fifty More Sonnets On Various Subjects by Montagu Montagu, published in 1861, printed by Strangeways & Walden (London).

From the burial register: Montagu Montagu, aged 76, of 12 Circus, was buried on 6 Aug 1863.

The Bodleian Library’s Montagu Collection was bequeathed to the Library by Captain Montagu Montagu, Royal Navy, after his death in 1863. The collection of manuscripts, largely autographs acquired from the Upcott and Wilson sales, and about 600 printed volumes were received by the library chiefly in April 1864. 20 Francis Kilvert (1793- North: 1863) Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF Eleanora Adelaide THE REVEREND FRANCIS KILVERT M.A. Leopoldina Kilvert OF THE CITY OF BATH. (1790-1870) OB: SEPTEMBER 16TH 1863. ÆTAT: 70. A SERVANT OF GOD. IN HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE. Elizabeth Frances Maria TITUS C9.I Anderson (1828-1899) WHOSE DEPARTING WORDS WERE “GOD’S WILL BE DONE: THROUGH JESUS CHRIST”

South: Also TO THE MEMORY OF ELEANORA ADELAIDE SOPHIA LEOPOLDINA Pitched 4 ways. RELICT OF THE REVEREND FRANCIS KILVERT WHO DIED ON THE 10TH OF JANUARY 1870 On 10 Dec 1822 at Holy Trinity, Clapham (Surrey) Francis Kilvert AGED 80 YEARS. married Eleanora Adelaide L De Chievre [IGI]. SO HE GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP Ps.CXXVII.2 The diarist Robert Francis Kilvert (1840–1879), was born at

Hardenhuish, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, son of Rev. Robert East: Kilvert, Rector of Langley Burrell (Wilts) and Thermuthis Kilvert. ELIZABETH He was educated by his uncle Francis Kilvert (buried here) before F.M. ANDERSON going to Rugby School and then Wadham College Oxford. DIED JUNE 20TH 1899.

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Names Inscriptions Notes “WITH HIM IS PLENTEOUS REDEMPTION” In the 1851 census at The Kilvert School, Bathwick Hill, Bath: PS.CXXX.7. Francis Kilvert, aged 58, clergyman & schoolmaster, born at Bath, wife Sophia, aged 62, born in France, three daughters, an usher, sixteen pupils and four servants.

Francis Kilvert appears as the officiating minister for burials at Widcombe & Lyncombe taking place at St Mary Magdalen Chapel, Holloway.

In the 1861 census at Calverton Lodge, 24 Bathwick Hill, Bath: Francis Kilvert, aged 68, MA clergyman without cure of souls schoolmaster, born at Bath, wife Eleanora, aged 77 (!), born in France, two daughters (both born at Bath), two grandchildren, a governess, an assistant master, nine pupils and five servants.

From the burial register: Francis Kilvert, aged 70, of Claverton Lodge, Bathwick, was buried on 23 Sep 1863. He has an entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.

From the burial register: Eleanora Adealide Leopoldina Kilvert, aged 80, of 18 Somerset Place, Lansdown, was buried on 15 Jan 1870.

In the 1871 census at Stockwell Fever Hospital, Brixton (Surrey): Elizth F M Kilvert, aged 42, unmarried, matron of hospital, born at Bath.

The marriage of Elizabeth Frances M Kilvert to John Laughton Anderson was registered 1873/Q3 Chippenham.

In the 1881 census as a lodger at 40 New King Street Bath: Elizth F M Anderson, aged 52, married, income from dividends etc, born at Bath.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Frances Maria Anderson, aged 71, of 6 Alfred Street, was buried on 23 Jun 1899.

From Alumni Oxonienses:

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Names Inscriptions Notes Kilvert, Rev. Francis, s. Francis, of Bath, (city), arm. WORCESTER COLL., matric. 6 Nov. 1811, aged 18; B.A. 1819, M.A. 1824, died 16 Sep., 1863. See Gent.’s Mag., ii. 652. 21 John Henderson (1789- Lieutenant JOHN HENDERS[ON] 1829) R.N. Born July 21st 1789 Died Novr 30th 182[9] If we believe that Je...... “rise again even ...... which sleep in ...... God bring......

Headstone which has been laid flat.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 3 Dec 1829 p3: “On Monday died, in his 41st year, Lieut. John Henderson, R.N.” From The Gentleman’s Magazine Vol XCIX Jul-Dec 1829 p573: “Nov 30. At Bath, in the prime of life, Lieut. John Henderson, R.N. eldest son of Mr. Henderson, of Stockwell, Surrey. He has left a widow and an infant son. In the course of his long service, he experienced many hardships and privations, which were the primary cause of his complaint.”

From the burial book: John Henderson, Lieutenant RN, aged 40, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 5 Dec 1829.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 22 Mary Hue (1743-1810) Mrs MARY HUE; Wife of Captn PHILIP HUE Philip Hue (1736-1812) of the Royal Navy died August 11th 1810 Aged 67.

Also the above Named Captn PHILIP HUE who departed this Life (at Tamworth) February 12th 1812 Aged 74 Years

Headstone now flat. From online Sailing Navies 1650-1850 compiled by S. Yamamoto: Phil Hue Lt 1759.

Memoirs and Correspondence of Viscount Castlereagh, Second Marquess of Londonderry. Edited By His Brother, Charles Vane, Marquess Of Londonderry, G.C B., Etc. Vol. II. Arrangements For A Union. London: Henry Colburn, Publisher, Great Marlborough Street, 1848. includes the following extract of a Letter from Captain Philip Hue to Mr. Nepean: His Majesty's Ship Actseon, Liverpool, May 16, 1799. I beg you will be pleased to acquaint the Right Hon. the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that, on my joining his Majesty's Ship Actseon, I found the two men named in the margin (John Kelly Scarsfield, M. Fitzgerald) detained as prisoners, agreeably to his Lordship's orders to Lieutenant Aitchison of the 29th ult., and that I shall continue to keep them in close confinement until their Lordships' further pleasure is known respecting their disposal.

From the burial register: Mary Hue was buried on 18 Aug 1810.

Will of Philip Hue, Captain in His Majesty's Royal Navy of Tamworth, Staffordshire and Warwickshire, date 2 Apr 1812, PROB 11/1532. No entry in the burial register.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 23 Robin Mark Dennis (1963)

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The marriage of William Dennis to Josephine Lydia Vachell was registered 1961/Q2 Bath. The birth of Robin Mark Dennis was registered 1963/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Vachell.

Robin Mark Dennis, of 10 Vernslade, Weston, aged 12 weeks, and was buried on 20 Nov 1963.

This was the last burial (rather than burial of cremations ashes) in the cemetery. 51 Jack Clement Armes See northern cremation plaques. (1916-1963) 52

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Names Inscriptions Notes 53 Richard Powell (-1803) In Memory of RICHARD POWELL Anne Powell (-1803) died April 15th 1803 Aged 72 Also ANNE Wife of the above died April 29th 1803 Aged [71]

A headstone built into the wall.

From the burial register: Richard Powell was buried on 18 Apr 1803.

From the burial register: Anne Powell was buried on 29 Apr 1803. 54 BODY OE WHO DAY CDC

Part of a rectangular headstone. 101 Ann Browne (1786- Sacred to the Memory of 1824) M[RS AN]N BROWNE RELICT OF THE LATE Henry R Browne HENRY BROWNE ESQ OF HOPE ESTATE IN THE ISLAND OF JAMAICA WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 12TH AUG 1824

On 16 Jul 1807 at St George, Surrey, Jamaica Henry Richard Brown married Ann Hall.

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Baptised on 10 Mar 1812 at St George, Surrey, Jamaica: Henry Browne, son of Henry Richard & Ann Brown. (The spelling of the surname is inconsistent.)

In A Statement of Facts, Submitted to the Right Hon. Lord Glenelg, His Majesty ... by Henry Sterne (London: 1837) p274 in a section about the author “About the middle of 1815 his family, being intimate with a few worthy characters of Jamaica, then in London, say George Panton Esq. and his family, of St. Thomas in the East, Mrs. Richard Panton, Manchioneal, and Mrs. Browne, of St George’s ...”

A Return of Slaves made on 28 Jun 1817 by George Hall, George Panton and Ann Browne as Guardian of Henry Browne an infant, of St George’s parish, Jamaica, has 29 males and 30 females. (Where there is a surname, most are ‘Browne’.)

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 19 Aug 1824 p3: “At Cambridge- terrace, Mrs. Brown, formerly of Jamaica” From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Aug 1824 p3: “At Widcombe, aged 38, Anne, relict of H.R. Browne, of Hope Estate, Jamaica.”

From the burial register: Ann Browne, aged 38, of Cambridge Terrace, was buried on 18 Aug 1824.

The Hope Estate is in the parish of St Andrew. Hope Estate dates back to early land grants made to English soldiers, in this case, to Major Richard Hope around 1660. It became a sugar plantation. Part of it is now Hope Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens), founded in 1881.

In 1819 there were various press reports of ‘wonderful longevity’, for example “At the Hope estate, Jamaica, on Monday the 31st May, died, aged upwards of 140 years, Roger Hope Elletson, a negro. His own account (which is strongly corroborated by living and written testimony is, that he was born at Merryman’s Hill, an old sugar estate, in St. Andrew’s, and as a father at the time of the great earthquake in 1692, which destroyed Port Royal; that he was at home when the event took place, and perfectly remembered the violence of the shock.” (Elletson was the name of the family of estate owners and Roger Hope Elletson was the name of a governor of the island.)

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Names Inscriptions Notes 102 Lucy Rundall (1744- SACRED 1811) to the memory of LUCY RUNDALL Thomas Wharton who on the morning Rundall (1773-1837) of the 22nd of November 1811 in the 67th Year of her Age was suddenly called away from this transitory life to a blessed immortality where in the adorable presence of he God and Saviour she is resting The reward of her piety and virtue Reader be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh. Mat 24 V.44 Baptised on 28 Sep 1807 at St George the Martyr, Southwark: th ALSO Charles son of Thomas Wharton Rundall & Dorothy Rundall born 4 r the Remains of of Sept Prospect Place. THOMAS WHARTON RUNDALL Es[q] of Bathwick Hill, Son of the above Baptised on 4 Sep 1809 at St George the Martyr, Southwark: John Deceased on the 22d of March 1837 son of Thomas Wharton Rundall & Dorothy. Aged 64 Years From The Salisbury and Winchester Journal of Mon 25 Nov 1811 p4: “On Friday died, at Mr. Elliston’s house, Milsom-street, Bath, after a few minutes illness, Mrs. Rundall, mother of Mrs. Elliston.” From the burial register: Mrs Lucy Rendall (sic) was buried on 27 Nov 1811.

From The East India Register and Directory For 1821 p273 in its section on the Military Fund for Fort St George: “Secretary, Capt. Charles Rundall, Secretary and Auditor in England Thomas Wharton Rundall, Esq. 61, Chancery Lane; Provision Secretary, Mr. Thos. Rundall, East-India House.”

From The Examiner for the Year 1826 Issue 934, Part 87 p284 in a list of marriages: “On the 27th inst. Thomas Wharton Rundall, Esq. of Red Lion square, to Jane Frances, widow of the late Dr Haworth, of the same place.”

From The Edinburgh Almanack, Or Universal Scots and Imperial Register for 1828 p488 in the section on the Fort St George

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Names Inscriptions Notes Establishment: Madras Military Fund. Thomas Wharton Rundall, Esq. Secretary and Auditor in England.

From The Coventry Herald and Observer of Fri 31 Mar 1837: “On the 21st inst., at Bath, Thomas Wharton Rundall, Esq., formerly of East India House, and brother to the late Mrs. Elliston, of Leamington.”

From the burial register: Thomas Wharton Rundall, aged 64, of Bathwick, was buried on 29 Mar 1837. Will of Thomas Wharton Rundall of Bathwick Hill, Somerset, date 7 Jun 1837, PROB 11/1880. 103 Sarah Bradford (1788- S.B. 1819) OB: XXI: JUNI MDCCCXIX ÆT: XXXI Sarah Susannah S.S.B. Bradford (1819) OB: IX: DECS MDCCCXIX ÆT: VI: LUN.

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From the burial register: Sarah Bradford, aged 31, of Frome, was buried on 21 Jun 1819. (The date of death on the inscription as also 21 Jun has been verified.)

From the burial register: Sarah Susanah Bradford, aged 6 months, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 14 Dec 1819.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 104 Thomas Haverfield Sacred to the Memory of (1791-1831) Thomas Haverfield of this parish 3rd son of Elizabeth Haverfield Rev William Haverfield & (1785-1858) Elizabeth his wife who departed this life Henry David Haverfield the 25th March 1831 (1794-1877) Aged 39 Years Also in memory of William Haverfield Elizabeth Haverfield

(1749-1822) daughter of the said For Rev William Haverfield (1748-1822) and Elizabeth Haverfield Rev Wm Haverfield (1763-1828) see grave 107. Elizabeth Haverfield and Elizabeth his wife th (1763-1828) who died March 24 1858 Article of Clerkship dated 20 Jun 1811, sworn 15 Jul 1811: Henry Aged 72 David Haverfield, son of Rev William Haverfield, of Lyncomb and And of [Hen]ry David Haverfield Widcomb, articled to Henry Mant for 5 years. youngest son of Rev. William Haverfield From the burial register: Thomas Haverfield, aged 39, of and Elizabeth his wife th Devonshire Buildings, was buried on 9 Apr 1831. who died [Octo]ber 4 [1877] aged [83] In the 1851 at 8 Southampton Road, Bloomsbury, London: Elizabeth Haverfield, aged 55, lodger, born in Middlesex.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Haverfield, aged 72, of St George’s Bloomsbury, was buried on 27 Mar 1858.

In the 1871 census at 5 Southcot Place, Bath: Henry D Haverfield, aged 77, unmarried, solicitor retired, born at Tiverton (Devon), and three servants.

From the burial register: Henry David Haverfield, aged 83, of Devonshire Buildings, was buried on 9 Oct 1877. From the National Probate Calendar 1877: 27 October. The Will with a Codicil of Henry David Haverfield formerly of 29 Bloomsbury- street in the County of Middlesex but late of 17 Devonshire- buildings Lyncombe in the City of Bath who died 4 October 1877 at 17 Devonshire-buildings was proved at the Principal Registry by John Haverfield of Rose Mount in the City of Bath Esquire and John Robert Stevens of 24 Coleman-street in the City of London

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Names Inscriptions Notes Gentleman two of the surviving Executors. Effects under £9,000. Resworn December 1877 under £8,000. 105 Lucy Worthington SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF (1772-1847) LUCY WORTHINGTON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE James Edward Reynolds AUGUST 28TH 1847. AGED 75. (1836-1847) FOR HERE WE HAVE NO CONTINUING CITY. BUT WE SEEK ONE TO COME. ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES EDWARD REYNOLDS GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE, WHO DIED. OCTOBER 1ST 1847. AGED 11 YEARS. “SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME AND FORBID THEM NOT. FOR SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN”

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 2 Sep 1847 p3: “Aug 28, at the residence of her daughter, No. 2, Hatfield- Place, Bath, Mrs. Worthington, aged 75 years.” From the burial register: Lucy Worthington, aged 75, of Hatfield Place, was buried on 3 Sep 1847.

From the burial register: James Edward Reynolds, aged 11, of Hatfield Place, was buried on 6 Oct 1847. 106 William Keasberry Beneath this Stone lie the Remains of (1726-1797) WILLIAM KEASBERRY who died November 15th 1797 William Keasberry (- Aged 68. 1760) Also three Sons and two Daughters of James Keasberry (- the above WILLIAM KEASBERRY 1763) who died in their infancy.

Rosetta Keasberry (- 1770)

Charles Keasberry (- 1779) From a history of the Keasberry family at www.keasberry.nl : “[William Keasberry] was in the ‘China business’. He discontinued this way of living in order to join the theatrical profession. He probably acted for some time in the provinces before he joined the Edinburgh theatre in 1755. The following year he began his long

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Names Inscriptions Notes association with the Bath theatre. In 1756/57, at the age of 30, William (Jr.) was a member of the ‘Theatre Royal Company Bath’.”

This site also gives information on his marriage to Henrietta Hamilton and their children and his active involvement in the Theatre Royal until 1795. It also states that most sources had it that he was 71, rather than 68, when he died. The Theatre was then in Orchard Street until the new (and current) theatre opened in 1805, the old site becoming a Catholic church until sold to the Freemasons.

Other Keasberry burials: William 13 Feb 1760 James 6 Mar 1763 Rosetta 24 Apr 1770 Charles 20 May 1779 107 William Haverfield South: (1749-1822) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE REVD WM HAVERFIELD Elizabeth Haverfield WHO DIED MAY 7TH 1822 (1763-1828) AGED 73. ALSO ELIZABETH HAVERFIELD William Haverfield RELICT OF THE ABOVE. (1788-1830) WHO DIED NOVEMBER 25TH 1828. AGED 63. North:

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF From the burial register: The Revd William Haverfield, aged 73, of WILLIAM HAVERFIELD, T L RD 4 Pulteney Street, was buried on 13 May 1822. Will of Reverend LATE LIEU COL OF HIS MAJESTY’S 43 REG. William Haverfield, Clerk of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, OF LIGHT INFANTRY date 22 May 1822, PROB 11/1657. ELDEST SON OF D THE REV WILLIAM HAVERFIELD From the burial register: Elizabeth Haverfield, aged 63, of Laura AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE ST Place, Bathwick, was buried on 2 Dec 1828. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1 JUNE 1830, AGED 42. From The Royal Military Calendar 3rd edition, vol V, London: 1820 p305: Major William Haverfield. Ens. 43d foot, 25th July, 1805; Lieut. 3d Apr. 1806; Capt. 31st Mar. 1808 ; Maj. 11th Aug. 1814 : now on half- pay of that corps.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the British Numismatic Journal (1911) in an article entitled Medals and Campaigns of The 43rd Foot, Now 1st Battalion of The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry by Major William J. Freer, D.L. , V.D. , F.S.A pp275-301: “On June the 29th, 1830, by the death of Lieut.-Col. William Haverfield, Major Henry Booth succeeded to the command of the Regiment. ... [The colours’] last public act was to accompany the regiment to the Peninsula in 1827, when 5,000 British troops were despatched under General Sir Henry Clinton, owing to the disturbed state of Portugal and the hostile attitude of Spain. A few months later the colours were retired from service, when a new set, bearing the eleven additional honours authorised in 1821, were presented by Mrs. Haverfield, wife of the commanding officer, Lieut.-Colonel William Haverfield.”

From the burial register: William Haverfield, aged 42, of Johnstone Street, Bathwick, was buried on 7 Jun 1830. Will of William Haverfield, Lieutenant Colonel of the 43rd Regiment of Infantry, date 3 Jul 1830, PROB 11/1773.

The Haverfield monument is Grade II listed (from 15 Oct 2010). 108 Daniel Carroll (1748- DANIEL CARROLL ESQRE 1820) BARRISTER AT LAW DIED 19TH NOVR 1820 Elizabeth Milling (1773- AGED 72. 1850) REST IN PEACE DEAR FATHER ALSO Henry Milling (-1823) ELIZABETH MILLING. WIDOW OF THE LATE LIEUT COL. MILLING, (93RD REGT) AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED DANIEL CARROLL. DIED 10TH DECR 1850.

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From the burial register: Daniel Carroll Esq, aged 76, of Claverton Bldgs, was buried on 26 Nov 1820.

Will of Henry Milling, Lieutenant Colonel of His Majesty’s 93d Regiment of Dublin, Ireland, date 22 Mar 1823, PROB 11/1668.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From The Morning Chronicle of Sat 21 Dec 1850 p8: “On the 10th inst., in Sussex-street, Plymouth, at the house of her sister, Mrs. Nelson, Elizabeth, widow of the late Lieutenant-Colonel Milling, 93d Regiment, daughter of the late Daniel Carroll, Esq., of Uskane, county Tipperary, and sister of Rear-Admiral Carroll, C.B.”

From the burial register: Elizabeth Milling, aged 77, of Sussex Street, Plymouth, was buried on 17 Dec 1850. Will of Elizabeth Milling, Widow of Plymouth, Devon, date 5 Aug 1851, PROB 11/2138. 109 Giles Beard (1754-1808) In a Vault Underneath are Deposited the Remains Rachel Beard (1754- of GILES BEARD 1819) of this Parish: who died July 15: 1808. Elizabeth Beard (1794- Aged 54 Years. 1838) ―•― A mourning Relict with remembrance dear Giles Beard (1783-1852) Drops on a Husband’s Grave Affection’s Tear: Raises this Stone upon the Hallowed Earth A Widow’d Tribute to departed Worth. Also in Memory of RACHEL BEARD wife of the above who departed this life Oct. 22nd 1819. Raised slab. Aged 63 Years. Also in Memory of Baptised on 12 Mar 1786 at St James, Bath: Giles Beard, son of Giles ELIZABETH Daughter of the above & Rachel Beard [IGI]. GILES and RACHEL BEARD who departed this life Aug. 18TH 1838. From the burial register: Giles Beard was buried on 21 Jul 1808. Aged [44] Years ALSO GILES BEARD From the burial register: Rachel Beard, aged 63, of near the White Son of the above Hart, was buried on 28 Oct 1819. [GILES and ]RACHEL BE[ARD] [who died Fe]bruary 16th [1852] From the burial register: Elizabeth Beard, aged 44, of Box, was [Aged 68] Years buried on 23 Aug 1838.

In the 1851 census at 9 Walcot Buildings, Bath: Giles Beard, aged 60, widower, retired confectioner, born at Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 19 Feb 1852 p3: “Feb. 16, at his residence, 4, Brunswick Square, Mr. Giles Beard, aged 68.” From the burial register: Giles Beard, aged 68, of Brunswick Square, was buried on 22 Feb 1852. 110 Benjamin Cracknell IN THIS VAULT (1770-1831) RESTS ALL THAT IS [MO]RTA[L OF] THE REVD BENJAMIN [CR]ACKNELL DOC[TOR] OF [DIVINI]TY OBIIT [1]2TH [JUNE] 1831.

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From the burial register: Benjamin Cracknell, aged 60, of Greenway Lane, was buried on 17 Jun 1831.

A Catalogue The Graduates in the Faculties of University of Edinburgh, Since Its Foundation. Edinburgh: M.DCCC.LVII has an entry for: Cracknell, Benjamin, D.D.

The Christian’s views and reflections during his last illness With his anticipations of the glorious inheritance and society in the heavenly world. To which are annexed two sermons, preached on particular occasions, by the late Rev. Simon Reader, published from the author’s manuscripts by Benjamin Cracknell, A.M., London: printed for C. Dilly, 1794.

A Discourse On The Importance Of Right Sentiments In Religion, As To Their Influence On The Moral Character Of Mankind, by Benjamin Cracknell, London: printed by G. Auld. Sold by C. Dilly; T. Chapman; and J. Strickland, Wareham, 1796.

The First Five Reports Of The British And Foreign Bible Society Viz. For 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808, 1809; with Extracts Of Correspondence, Reprinted From The Original Reports, London:

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Names Inscriptions Notes Printed For The Society by J, Tilling, Royal Hospital Row, Chelsea; 1810, includes a list of books donated by Rev B Cracknell.

From the Salisbury and Winchester Journal of Mon 24 Feb 1812: On Sunday the 16th inst., the Rev. J.S.C.F. Frey, who, a few years since, was converted from Judaism to Christianity, preached three excellent, appropriate, and impressive sermons, in behalf of the London Society for promoting Christianity among the Jews, at the Chapel of the Rev. Dr. Cracknell, Weymouth. The collection and subscription amounted to £63 13s 6d. We understand, that Mr. Frey extends his tour in collecting for this important Institution as far West as Plymouth, and that he returns to London, by way of Taunton, Bath, &c.

From the Salisbury and Winchester Journal of Mon 2 Aug 1819: On Sunday, July 25, Weymouth Chapel was re-opened, after an entire reparation, and the erection of two new galleries, on which occasion three sermons were preached, one in the morning by the Rev. B. Cracknell, D.D. and one in the afternoon and evening by the Rev. T. Wells, of Wareham. An elegant organ, built by Mr. Smith, of Bristol, was opened on the same day by J. Foy, jun. who, it may be remembered, was honoured by the patronage of the late Princess Charlotte of Wales. The congregations were large, and the impression made, and the interest excited, were very apparent.

The Plantagenet Roll of the Blood Royal by the Marquis of Ruvigny and Raineval, Mertimer-Percy volume, p162 includes a reference to Julia Cracknell, daughter of Rev. Benjamin Cracknell of Bath, who married Rev Charles John Maddison in 1844.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 111 Sarah Maria Todd Sacred (1834-1851) TO THE MEMORY OF SARAH MARIA TODD William Abbott Todd DIED APRIL 26TH 1851: (1834-1850) AGED 16 YEARS ALSO OF Charlotte Todd (1829- WILLIAM ABBOTT TODD 1853) BROTHER OF THE ABOVE DROWNED OFF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE JANRY 5TH 1850 AGED 16 YEARS BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF Slab. CHARLOTTE TODD DIED JANUARY 28TH 1853 In the 1841 census at Cambridge Terrace, Lyncombe & Widcombe, AGED 24 Bath: Mary Todd, aged 40, ind[ependent], not born in Somerset, BLESSED ARE THE DEAD Charlotte Todd, aged 12, born in Somerset, Emma Todd, aged 11, WHICH DIE IN THE LORD born in Somerset, Frederick Todd, aged 10, born in Somerset, William Todd, aged 7, born in Somerset, Sarah Todd, aged 6, born in Somerset, and a servant.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 15 Aug 1850 p3: “Jan. 1, in his 17th year, drowned in a gale off the Cape of Good Hope, having accidentally fallen from the emigrant ship Stateman, William Abbott Todd, youngest son of Mrs Todd, of Prior Park Buildings, in this city.”

The Statesman left Gravesend on 1 Nov 1849, via Plymouth on 19 Nov 1849, and arrived at Port Adelaide on 12 Feb 1850. From the South Australian Register (Adelaide) of Wed 13 Feb 1850 p2: “The fine new ship Statesman (one of Messrs T. & W. Smith's, of Sunderland), arrived yesterday afternoon, having had a splendid run of 85 days, bringing 277 passengers, most of whom are, however, for Port Phillip. She has arrived in admirable order and condition, which is principally due to the care of the doctor, who has managed his numerous charge admirably, and brought all the passengers here in good health, having had but one death, and that a woman who went on board in a decline.”

In the 1851 census at 18 Prior Park Buildings, Bath: Mary Todd, aged 50, married, fundholder, born in London, children: Frederick, aged

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Names Inscriptions Notes 19, architect, born at Bath, and Maria, aged 16, born at Bath, and a servant and, in a separate household William Hazelwood, aged 40, unmarried, curate of Old Widcombe Church, born in Ireland.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 1 May 1851 p3: “April 26, in her 17th year, sincerely beloved, Sarah Maria, youngest child of Mrs. Todd, of Prior Park Buildings.” From the burial register: Sarah Maria Todd, aged 16, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 1 May 1851.

From the burial register: Charlotte Todd, aged 24, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 2 Feb 1853.

In the 1871 census at 10 Oxford Road, Willesden (Middx): Mary Todd, aged 74, widow, born at Westminster, Emma Todd, aged 36, unmarried, daughter, governess, born at Bath, Frederick Todd, aged 39, unmarried, son, architect, born at Bath, and a servant.

Mary Todd of 16 Oxford Road, Kilburn, Willesden, widow, died aged 91 on 3 Sep 1886. 112 Anna Morse (1749-1823) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MRS ANNA MORSE Edward Morse (1720- RELICT OF 1781) EDWARD MORSE ESQ OF THE ISLAND OF JAMAICA WHOSE REMAINS ARE DEPOSITED BENEATH THIS STONE SHE DIED APRIL 15TH 1823 AGED 73 YEARS.

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From a commentary on the PCC will of Edward Morse (11/1077)): “John Morse was a highly successful Jamaica planter and merchant born about 1720 and died in London about March 1781. He had large landholdings in Jamaica in the parishes of St David, St Thomas in the East and Portland and principally in the parish of St Elizabeth.

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Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1754 these holdings totalled 8526 acres, and nearly a century later in 1840 his estate still owned over 8000 acres. His sister Catherine was married to Joseph Royall another Jamaica planter, and as a business associate of Zachary Bailey he was trustee for Bailey's nephew the noted Jamaica historian Bryan Edwards. His name and that of the company of Morse and (Thomas) Smith appears on numerous indentures and documents in connection with Jamaica. Trevor Burnard records that at his death he left £138,575 in personal property in Jamaica, of which £100,768 was in the form of debts owed to him, being his half share of £200,232 owed by 26 planters to Morse and Smith.”

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 24 Apr 1823: “On the 15th inst. died, at Laurel Cottage Widcombe, Anna, relict of Edw. Morse, esq; of the island of Jamaica.” From the burial register: Anna Morse, aged 73, of Laurel Cottage, Widcombe Hill, was buried on 21 Apr 1823 113 Caroline Thompson In memory of (1793-1843) CAROLINE THOMPSON DIED 13TH SEPTR 1843 Caroline Dora AGED 50. Thompson (1865-1868) CAROLINE DORA THOMPSON DIED 11TH MARCH 1868 Charles Thompson AGED 2 YEARS (1795-1872) CHARLES THOMPSON Arthur Charles DIED 24TH JANY 1872 Thompson (1830-1878) AGED 76

ALSO OF ARTHUR CHARLES THOMPSON SON OF THE ABOVE From the burial register: Caroline Thompson, aged 50, of WHO DIED JUNE 21ST 1878 Widcombe Hill, was buried on 16 Sep 1843. AGED 48 YEARS In the 1851 census at 3 Bathwick Hill: Charles Thompson, aged 54, widower, silversmith, born in London, and a servant. In the 1851 census at Newcastle/Tyne: Arthur Charles Thompson, aged 21, unmarried, broker, born at Bath. (The forms used for the census differ from those used elsewhere in the country and do not have the address.)

The marriage of Arthur Charles Thompson to Florence Isabella Penley was registered 1859/Q3 Bristol.

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The birth of Dora Caroline Thompson was registered 1866 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Penley. From the burial register: Dora Caroline Thompson, aged 2, of 2 South Hayes, was buried on 14 Mar 1868.

In the 1871 census at Avon View Villa, Wells Road, Bath: Charles Thompson, aged 74, widower, gentleman, born at Westminster (Middx), daughter Katherine, aged 35, unmarried, no occupation, born at Bath, and two servants.

In the 1871 census at 2 South Hayes, Bath: Arthur C Thompson, aged 40, pawnbroker, born at Bath, wife Florence I, aged 35, born at Cheltenham, four children and a servant.

No entry in the burial register found for Charles Thompson in 1872.

From the burial register: Arthur Charles Thompson, aged 48, of 10 Elm Place, Wells Road, was buried on 26 Jun 1878. 114 William Cartland (1795- SACRED 1843) TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM CARTLAND Mary Ann Cartland WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE (1792-1857) 28TH OCTOBER 1843 AGED 48. ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 13TH 1857 AGED 64.

In the 1841 census at Alexander Buildings, Bath: William Cartland, aged 45, jeweller, not born in Somerset, Mary Cartland, aged 40, not born in Somerset, Mary Cartland, aged 20, born in Somerset, Wm Jenkins, aged 12, not born in Somerset, and a servant.

From the burial register: William Cartland, aged 48, of Alexander Buildings, was buried on 4 Nov 1843. Will of William Cartland,

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Names Inscriptions Notes Fancy Stationer of Old Bond Street Bath, Somerset, date 3 Feb 1844, PROB 11/1992.

In the 1851 census at 18 & 19 Old Bond Street, Bath: Mary Ann Cartland, aged 55, widow, house proprietor, born at Chelmsford (Essex), and a servant.

From the burial register: Mary Ann Cartland, aged 65, of Oldfield Lodge, was buried on 18 Dec 1857. 115 Jane Bottle (1735- HERE RESTS 1800) THE BODY OF JANE BOTTLE WIFE OF JAMES BOTTLE OF THIS PARISH George Bottle (1771- DIED DECEMBER 14TH 1800 1803) AGED 65 ALSO IN MEMORY James Bottle (1739- GEORGE BOTTLE SON OF THE ABOVE 1804) JAMES & JANE BOTTLE DIED APRIL 28TH 1803 James Bottle (-1821) AGED 31

THE LORD GIVETH AND THE LORD TAKETH AWAY Slab. BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD IN MEMORY OF From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 18 Dec 1800 p3: “Sunday died, in [JAM]ES BOTTLE TH her 66th year, after a lingering illness which she bore with Christian MAY 15 1804 patience, Mrs. Bottle, wife of Mr. Bottle, ...... , in Paradise-row.” AGED 65 YRS From the burial register: George Bottle was buried on 4 May 1803. JAMES ...... From the burial register: James Bottle was buried on 20 May 1804.

The reference to ‘James’ at the base of the memorial is possibly that of the burial of James Bottle, aged 56, of Horse Street, on 11 Dec 1821. 116 Sarah Ann Cottle (1821- In Memory of 1823) SARAH ANN Daughter of MOSES & ELIZABETH COTTLE Moses Cottle Butcher of this Parish who died Septr 25th 1823 Elizabeth Cottle Aged 2 Years.

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There is a report in The Salisbury and Winchester Journal of Mon 8 Jan 1819 concerning Moses Cottle “a servant to Messrs Knowles and Martin, of Bath, butchers, was fined twenty shillings before the Magistrates for driving cattle on the foot-pavement in Sydney- place, contrary to the Bathwick Police Act, and in default of payment is committed to Shepton Mallet Goal for one month.”

From the burial register: Sarah Ann Cottle, aged 2, of Sussex Place, was buried on 1 Oct 1823.

In the 1841 census at Grove Street, Bathwick, Bath: Moses Cottle, aged 60, independent, born in Somerset, Elizabeth Cottle, aged 60, born in Somerset, John Cottle, aged 20, lab[ourer], born in Somerset, Eliza Cottle, aged 25, not born in Somerset, and Sarah Cottle, aged 1, born in Somerset.

In the 1851 census at Beasley’s Cottage, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Moses Cottle, aged 71, widower, pauper formerly butcher, born at Wellow (Som), Elizabeth Cottle, aged 32, unmarried, daughter, laundress, born at Bath.

In the Post Office Bath Directory 1852: Cottle Moses, butcher, 25 Claverton buildings.

The death of Moses Cottle, aged 76, was registered 1856/Q1 Bath. 117 Martha Counsell (1739- Here lie the Bodies of 1740) MARTHA & HESTER COUNSELL Daughters of Hester Counsell (1753- THOMAS AND ANNA COUNSELL 1755) of the City of Bath MARTHA died 25TH APR 1740 James Counsell (1750- Aged 13 Months 1816) HESTER died 13TH NOV 1755 Aged 2 Years 8 Months Thomas Counsell Also the body of JAMES COUNSELL Son of the above THOMAS & ANNA COUNSELL TH Slab. Anna Counsell who died Dec 27 1816 Aged 66 Years

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Mary (!) Councell, daughter of Thomas, was buried on 15 Nov 1755.

From the burial register: James Counsell, aged 66, of St Ann's Court, New King St, Walcot, was buried on 31 Dec 1816.

Possible entries in the burial register for St Michael’s, Bath: Mr Thomas Counsell on 6 May 1785 and Mrs Counsell on 23 Jan 1791. 118 Joseph Clarke (1743- Sacred to the Memory 1821) of JOSEPH CLARKE SEN died December .. 1821 Ann Clarke (1749-1824) Aged 79 Years ANN Wife of the above Joseph Clarke (1784- died January 16th 1824 1812) Aged 74 Years. JOSEPH CLARK Junr Mary Fisher (1784-1836) died December 25th 181_ Aged 28 Years. James Fisher (1781- MARY Wife of r Slab. 1843) JOSEPH CLARKE Jun and of JAMES FISHER From the burial register: Joseph Clarke was buried on 31 Dec 1812. of this Parish th died October 26 1836, From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 20 Sep 1821 p3: “Aged 79, after a Aged 54 Years. few hours illness, Mr. Joseph Clark, grocer, of Widcombe: a truly JAMES FISHER th honest man.” died January 6 1843 Aged 62 Years. From the burial register: Joseph Clarke, aged 78, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 14 Sep 1821. (The December on the memorial has been verified.)

From the burial register: Ann Clarke, aged 74, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 21 Jan 1824.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 27 Oct 1836 p3: Oct. 23, at Widcombe-parade, Mary, wife of Mr. James Fisher, in her 53d year.

From the burial register Mary Fisher, aged 52, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 30 Oct 1836.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 12 Jan 1843 p3:

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Names Inscriptions Notes Jan. 6, at his house, Widcombe-parade, after a long and protracted illness, Mr. James Fisher, in the 61st year of his age. He was the oldest member of the Bath Abbey Company of Ringers, and much respected by all who knew him.

From the burial register: James Fisher, aged 61, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 13 Jan 1843. 119 Henry Fisher (1840- Sacred 1857) TO THE MEMORY OF HENRY FISHER WHO DIED OCTOBER 12TH 1857 AGED 16 YEARS

The birth of Henry Fisher was registered 1840/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Matthews. The marriage of Robert Thomas Starks to Mary Ann Fisher was registered 1844/Q4 Bristol.

In the 1851 census at 10 Widcombe Parade, Bath: Robert T Starks, aged 35, inn keeper, born at Bath, wife Maryann, aged 35, born at Bath, Henry Fisher, aged 10, stepson, born at Bath, Joseph Fisher, aged 36, lodger, annuitant, born at Bath, and a servant.

In the Post Office Bath Directory 1852: Starks, Robert Thomas, Ring of Bells, 10 Widcombe parade.

From the burial register: Henry Fisher, aged 16, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 18 Oct 1857.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 120 Mary Scudamore (1760- Underneath 1809) are deposited the Remains of MARY Wife of Paul Scudamore (1755- PAUL SCUDAMORE 1830) of this Parish who departed this Life March 28th 1809 Aged 48 Years Whilst in this World I did remain My late days were Grief and Pain But when the LORD he thought it best He took me to a Place of Rest.

Baptised on 12 Oct 1855 at Swainswick: Paul Scudamore, son of John & Ann.

On 6 Sep 1784 at St James, Bath: Paul Scudamore married Mary Porter [IGI].

From a thesis entitled Defamation And Sexual Reputation In Somerset, 1733-1850 by Polly Morris (University of Warwick, 1985) Q/SR 378 (Wells, 1810) “Paul Scudamore, the High Constable of Bathforum, was attending service at maudlin Chapel, Lyncombe and Widcombe, on a Sunday in 1809 when William Burges entered and annoyed the congregation. The dialogue reported by Scudamore contrasts his own formal speech with the earthier reply of the drunken Burges. '"How dare you come into a chapel during the time of Divine Service and interrupt the Congregation in this manner" [Burges] replied "God bugger you and the service to if you don't be quiet I'll Portuguese thee"' .”

From the burial register: Mary Scudamore was buried on 1 Apr 1809.

Will of Paul Scudamore, Gentleman of Batheaston, Somerset, date 5 Jun 1830, PROB 11/1773. Paul Scudamore, aged 74, of Batheaston, was buried at St John’s, Batheaston on 17 Mar 1830.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 121 Mary Anne Read (1774- Sacred 1863) TO THE MEMORY OF MARY ANNE READ Frances Read (1783- WHO DIED JANY 7TH 1863 1869) AGED 87 ALSO OF Sarah Read (1798-1872) FRANCES READ SISTER OF THE ABOVE Barbara Grace Read WHO DIED MARCH 31ST 1869 (1819-1873) AGED 85 ―•― In the 1861 census at 14 Edward Street, Bath: Sarah Read, aged 62, ALSO OF unmarried, annuitant, born at Bath, Barbara G Read, aged 43, SARAH READ unmarried, annuitant, born at Bath, a nephew and two servants. NIECE OF ...... WHO DIED APRIL 18TH 1872 From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 15 Jan 1863 p5: “Jan. 7. At 18, AGED 73 Macaulay Buildings, Mary Anne, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Read, Esq., of 15, Lansdown Crescent, and Dundalk, co. Louth, AND ALSO Ireland, aged 87.” BARBARA GRACE READ From the burial register: Mary Anne Read, aged 87, of Macauley SISTER OF THE LAST NAMED Buildings, was buried on 12 Jan 1863. WHO DIED JANY 5TH 1873 AGED 5[3] From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 8 Apr 1869 p5: “March 31, Frances, last surviving daughter of the late Thomas Read, Esq., of 15, Lansdown-crescent, Bath, and of Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland, aged 85.” From the burial register: Frances Read, aged 85, of 13 Bathwick Street, was buried on 6 Apr 1869.

In the 1871 census at 14 Edward Street, Bath: Sarah Read, aged 72, unmarried, born at Bath, Barbara G Read, aged 53, unmarried, sister, wine merchant, born at Bath, Emily M Read, aged 18, niece, scholar, born at Bath, and two servants.

From the burial register: Sarah Read, aged 73, of 14 Edward Street, was buried on 30 Jan 1872.

From the burial register: Barbara Grace Read, aged 53, of Edward Street, was buried on 9 Jan (!) 1873. From the National Probate Calendar 1873: 23 January. The Will of Barbara Grace Read late of the City of Bath Spinster who died 5 January 1873 at 14 Edward-

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Names Inscriptions Notes street Bath was proved at Bristol by the Reverend James Murray Dixon of Bath Clerk and Thomas Charles Bell of 11 Caversham-road in the County of Middlesex and Ezekiel Charles Petgrave of Bath Gentlemen the Executors. Effects under £7,000. Resworn July 1874 under £8,000. 122 John Dover (1750-1822) In this vault lies the body of John Dover of the City of Bath Sarah Dover (1755- who died February 22nd 1822 1804) Aged 71 Years Also Sarah his wife Richard Aston who died July 11th 1804 Chatterton (1774-1805) Aged 49 Years Both sincerely & Deservedly Lamented John Dover Chatterton (1799-1800) Also the body of Richard Aston Chatterton Caroline Elizabeth Their Son in Law Chatterton (1799-1805) who died Dec. 31st 1805 Aged 31 Years His death was occasioned by falling a depth of 30 feet Slab. While humanely endeavouring to subdue a fire In the City of Bath From the burial register: John Dover Chatterton, a child, was He survived the accident only 36 hours buried on 21 Mar 1800. His afflicted widow & four young children Were thus bereft of a husband & father From the burial register: Caroline Chatterton, a child, was buried Most tender, indulgent & affectionate on 7 Mar 1805. ― Also his children From the burial register: Sarah Dover was buried on 17 Jul 1804. John Dover Chatterton who died March 14th 1800 From The Hampshire Chronicle of Mon 6 Jan 1806 p4: “About nine Aged 5 Months o’clock in Sunday evening an alarming fire broke out in an old Also Caroline Elizabeth Chatterton tenement, at the bottom of an obscure passage called Slippery- who died March 2nd 1805 lane, situate beneath Mr. Marks’s house in Bridge-street, Bath. ... Aged 5 Years A most melancholy circumstance occurred during the fire. Mr. Chatterton, a highly respectable and ingenious tradesman of that city, while in the act of assisting in the reduction of the conflagration, fell from a window at a considerable height, and was so severely injured, that after languishing in great pain till Tuesday morning, he expired. Mr. Chatterton was a most useful member of society. He has left an amiable wife and four children to deplore his irreparable loss. – Mr. Chatterton had before, in the fires at Messrs. Williams’s brewery, (which took place some years ago) exerted himself so strenuously, that he was presented by the

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Names Inscriptions Notes London Sun Fire-office with a piece of plate, as a testimony of the high sense they entertained of his conduct. He was in the prime of life.”

From the burial register: Richard Chatterton was buried on 3 Jan 1805.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 28 Feb 1822 p3: “Friday died, at his house at Perrymead, aged 74, Mr. John Dover, many years proprietor and landlord of the Lamb Inn in this city. For a long period Mr. Dover was connected as a contractor with the mail- coach establishment, under his patron, the late John Palmer, esq; and drove the first mail-coach into this city on its commencement in 1783.” From the burial register: John Dover, aged 74, of Wood-bine Cottage, Draw-away (!) Lane, was buried on 2 Mar 1822.

See memorial in the church. 123 Lucy Madeline Tilney In the adjacent vault lies Bassett (1864-1866) LUCY MADELINE TILNEY Daughter of Francis Tilney Bassett REVD FRANCIS TILNEY BASSETT. M.A. (1827-1892) AND MARIA, HIS WIFE BORN OCT 23RD 1864 Maria Bassett (1831- DIED OCT 22ND 1866 1906) “AND CARRY THEM IN HIS BOSOM” ISAIAH 40:11

The marriage of Francis Tilney Bassett to Maria Brooke was registered 1852/Q4 Swaffham.

The birth of Lucy Madeline Bassett was registered 1864/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Brooke.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 25 Oct 1866 p5: “Oct 22, at Henlade House, Lyncombe-hill, Lucy Madeleine Tilney, third daughter of the Rev. F. Tilney Bassett, M.A., aged 2 years.”

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Lucy Madeline Tilney Bassett, aged 2, of H..... House, was buried on 25 Oct 1866.

In the 1871 census at 59 Pulteney Street, Bath: Francis T Bassett, aged 44, clergyman of Church of E, born at Norwich, wife Maria, aged 40, born at Gooderstone (Norfolk), seven children, two boarders and three servants.

The death of Francis Tilney Bassett, aged 65, was registered 1892/Q3 Dulverton.

In the 1901 census at the house of her son Henry at The Vicarage, Houghton (Dorset): Maria Bassett, aged 70, widow, mother, living on own means, born at Gooderstone (Norfolk).

Maria Bassett died on 10 Mar 1906 at Houghton Rectory. 124 Fanny Pocock (1819- Sacred 1862) To the Memory of Fanny youngest daughter Charles Pocock (1788- of the late 1851) C POCOCK ESQRE of the Rectory Stanford in the Vale Berkshire Who departed this life Nov 20th 1862

Fallen asleep in Jesus From Jackson’s Oxford Journal of Sat 19 Apr 1851 p3: “April 13, aged 63 years, Charles Pocock, Esq., of Stanford-in-the-Vale, near Faringdon. His death has thrown a gloom over his parish, for it will be long and severely felt by the poor, to whom he was a well-known and kind benefactor.” PROB 11/2135/37 Will of Charles Pocock, Gentleman of Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire, 27 Jun 1851.

In the 1861 census at the house of Frederick Smith, curate, at1 Baliol House, Widcombe, Bath: Fanny Pocock, aged 41, unmarried, boarder, born at Cholney (Berks).

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 27 Nov 1862 p5: “Nov. 20, at 2, Widcombe Terrace, Fanny, youngest daughter of the late Charles Pocock, Esq., of the Rectory, Stanford-in-the-Vale.”

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Fanny Pocock, aged 43, of Widcombe Terrace, was buried on 26 Nov 1862. 125 Charles St Leger South: Langford (1846-1932) In ever loving memory of CHARLES ST LEGER LANGFORD, R.N. Mary Gertrude Langford THE DEARLY LOVED & LOVING HUSBAND OF (1836-1913) AGNES ELIZABETH LANGFORD, FELL ASLEEP APRIL 20TH 1932. ― “UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN”

North: In ever loving memory Pitched 4 ways. MARY GERTRUDE

THE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES ST LEGER LANGFORD The marriage of Charles St Leger Langford to Mary Gertrude Jones DIED JUNE 14TH 1913, AGED 76 YEARS Parry at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1879/Q3 ―•― Bath......

―•― In the 1911 census at Widcombe Lodge, Bath: Charles S. Leger ...... Langford, aged 65, living on private means, born at Marksbury ...... (Som), wife Mary Gertrude, aged 74, married 31 years no children, ...... born at Edern (Carnarvonshire), and two servants.

The death of Mary G Langford, aged 76, was registered 1913/Q2 Bath. From the burial register: Mary Gertrude St Leger Langford, aged 76, of Widcombe Lodge, was buried on 18 Jun 1913. From the National Probate Calendar 1913: LANGFORD Mary Gertrude of Widcombe Lodge Bath (wife of Charles St. Leger Langford) died 14 June 1913 Probate Bristol 23 July to the said Charles St. Leger Langford esquire and Arthur George Shaw Robertson solicitor. Effects £448 5s. 6d.

From the burial register: Charles St Leger Langford, aged 86, of Widcombe Lodge, was buried on 26 Apr 1933.

See memorial 11 in the church.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 126 Mariane Stickland IN A VAULT UNDERNEATH (1813-1823) THIS TOMB LIE THE REMAINS OF MARIANE STICKLAND Elizabeth Stickland DAUGHTER OF I & M STICKLAND (1806-1817) OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 13TH OF NOVEMBER Ellen Stickland (1811- 1823 AGED 10 YEARS 10 MONTHS 1836) AND 13 DAYS

Charles Stickland ALSO ELIZABETH STICKLAND (1816-1836) WHO DIED THE 22ND DAY OF APRIL 1817 Slab. AGED 10 INTERRED IN S [JAMES] BURIAL GROUND From the burial register: Mariane Stickland, aged 10, of New Inn, ALSO ELLEN STICKLAND Church Street, was buried on 19 Nov 1823. WHO DIED THE 26TH DAY OF MARCH 1836 AGED [24] YEARS Elizabeth Stickland, aged 10, of Horse Street, was buried on 27 Apr ALSO CHARLES STICKLAND 1817 in St James Cemetery, Bath. WHO DIED THE 23RD DAY OF JUNE 1836

AGED 19 YEARS From the burial register: Ellen Strickland (sic), aged 24, of Widcombe Hill, was buried on 31 Mar 1836.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 7 Jul 1836: “June 25, on Combe Down, aged 19, Charles, 2d son of Mr. Stickland, of the New Inn, Widcombe.” From the burial register: Charles Strickland (sic), aged 19, of Widcombe Hill, was buried on 30 Jun 1836. 127 Benjamin Hood SACRED Edmonds (1775-1843) To the Memory of BENJAMIN HOOD EDMONDS Mary Ann Edmonds (For Many Years Supervisor (1814-1846) of EXCISE in this City) who departed this life Mary Harvey Edmonds March 17th 1843 (1788-1865) Aged 67 Years Also of MARY ANN EDMONDS Daughter of BENJAMIN HOOD EVANS and MARY HARVEY EVANS From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 23 Mar 1843 p3: “March 17, at his residence, Combe Down, deeply lamented by his relatives and His wife who departed this life friends, Mr. B. Edmonds, late supervisor of Excise, aged 67.” From

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Names Inscriptions Notes 22nd October 1846 the burial register: Benjamin Hood Edmonds, aged 67, of Combe Aged 32 Years. Down, was buried on 28 Mar 1843. Also of MARY HARVEY EDMONDS From the burial register: Mary Ann Evans, aged 32, of Combe Down, Relict of was buried on 8 Oct 1846. BENJAMIN HOOD EDMONDS

who departed this life 17th December 1865 The death of Mary Harvey Edmonds was registered 1865/Q4 Bristol. Aged 77 Years From the burial register: Mary Harvey Edmonds, aged 77, of Bridge  Street, Bristol was buried on 23 Dec 1865. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” REV. XIV. 13.VERSE 128 Emelia Caroline Cole South: (1787-1867) Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF Samuel Brice Cowan EMELIA CAROLINE (1815-1883) WIDOW OF THE LATE B. COLE ESQR OF FROGNAL HAMPSTEAD WHO DIED APRIL 26TH 1867 Susan Maria Cowan AGED 79 (1824-1900) ABSENT FROM THE BODY. PRESENT WITH THE LORD 2 COR 5:8V I SHALL BE SATISFIED WHEN I AWAKE WITH THY LIKENESS PS XVII.15

North: Pitched 4 ways. In memory of SAMUEL BRICE COWAN. F.R.C.S. The marriage of Samuel Brice Cowan to Susan Maria Cole at St Mary WHO FOR 40 YEARS PRACTISED IN THIS CITY the Virgin, Bathwick was registered 1847/Q3 Bath. BORN SEPTEMBER 11TH 1815. DIED DECEMBER 19TH 1883. CLOTHED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE The birth of Lucinda Harriett Cowan was registered 1848/Q3 Bath, FAULTLESS TO STAND BEFORE THE THRONE mother’s maiden name: Cole. AND SUSAN MARIA COWAN. WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11TH 1900. AGED 76. ST JAMES I.4 In the 1861 census at Darlington Court, Bathwick, Bath: Emelia C Cole, aged 71, widow, gentlewoman, born at Sidbury, Harriet Cole, aged 41, unmarried, daughter, born at Hampstead, a visitor and a servant.

From the burial register: Emelia Caroline Cole, aged 79, of Darlington Court, was buried on 2 May 1867.

In the 1881 census at 27 Queen Square, Bath: Samuel Brice Cowan, aged 66, General Practitioner MRCSE FRCSE LAC, born at Bristol,

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Names Inscriptions Notes wife Susan M, aged 57, born in Hampshire, children: Lucinda H, aged 32, unmarried, born at Bath, and Susan E, aged 26, unmarried, born at Bath, and two servants.

From the burial register: Samuel Brice Cowan, aged 68, of 27 Queen Square, was buried on 24 Dec 1883.

From the burial register: Susan Maria Cowan, aged 76, of 7 Alexander Buildings, Walcot, was buried on 15 Nov 1900. 129 Thomas Bush (1664- West: 1743) Here Lyeth the Body of THOMAS BUSH Anne Bush (-1711) of Bradford in the County of Wiltshire Henry Bush (-1704) dyed Novr 17TH 1743 Aged 79 Anne Bush (-1711) North, left panel: Here lyeth the body of Anne Bush of The Bull Daughter Thomas Bush and Anne his wife of Bradford in the county of Wilts who departed this life the 2ND of April Anno Dom 1704 Table tomb. North, right panel: Anne Bush Wife of Thomas From the burial register: Anne Bush, daughter of Thomas, was Bush departed this life buried on 5 Apr 1704. December ye 31st A.D. 1711 From the burial register: Anne Bush, daughter of Thomas, was East (now missing): buried on 29 Dec 1710. Henry Bush Son of James & Anne Bush From the burial register: Anne Bush, another daughter of Thomas, Died November ye 15th was buried on 19 Dec 1711. AD 1704 & Anne Bush their daughter From the burial register: Mr Thomas Bush, of Bradford, was buried died December 26th on 22 Nov 1743. AD 1711 This memorial is Grade II listed (from 15 Oct 2010).

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Names Inscriptions Notes 130 Elizabeth Price (1769- SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF 1837) ELIZABETH PRICE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 24TH 1837 AGED 67 SHE IS NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE

Tomb the upper part pitched 4 ways. Incised inscription on the southern vertical side.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Price, aged 67, of Southcot Place, was buried on 29 Apr 1837. 131 Deborah Harris (1804- SACRED 1821) to the Memory of DEBORAH HARRIS Daughter of Alfred Harris (1820- MATTHIAS and MARIA HARRIS 1821) of this Parish who died 4th June 1821 Maria Harris (1777- Aged 16 Years 1822) Also ALFRED HARRIS Son of the above Matthias Harris (1781- MATTHIAS and MARIA HARRIS st 1874) who died 31 October 1821 Slab. Aged 11 Months Also MARIA HARRIS From the burial register: Deborah Harris, aged 16, of Forefield Wife of the said Place, was buried on 9 Jun 1821. MATTHIAS HARRIS and Mother of the above Children th From the burial register: Alfred Harris, aged 11 months, of who died 7 August 1822 Forefield Place, was buried on 3 Nov 1821. Aged 45 Years. From the burial register: Maria Harris, aged 45, of Forefield Place, was buried on 13 Aug 1822.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 132 Robert Justice (1795- South: 1867) Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF Elizabeth Sophia ROBERT JUSTICE COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY Justice (1813-1896) WHO DIED AT BATH OCTOBER 20TH 1867 AGED 72 William Justice (1799- ELIZABETH SOPHIA JUSTICE 1868) Also of WIDOW OF LIEUT GEN WILLIAM JUSTICE BORN 1ST MAY 1813 DIED 15TH JANY 1896

North: Pitched 4 ways. Also In the 1861 census at 11 Southcot Place, Bath: Robert Justice, aged TO THE MEMORY OF 65, unmarried, lodger, Lieutenant Royal Navy Half Pay, born at LIEUT GENL WILLIAM JUSTICE Market Drayton (Salop). MADRAS ARMY

DIED OCTOBER 27TH 1868. AGED 69. In the 1861 census at 6 Green Park Buildings: William Justice, aged 62, Maj. Genl East India Service, born at Market Drayton (Shropshire), blind, wife Elizabeth S, aged 47, born at Bellary, East Indies, and a servant.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 24 Oct 1867 p5: “Oct. 20, at 19, Queen-square, in this city, Commander Robt. Justice, Royal Navy.”

From the burial register: Robert Justice, aged 72, of Queen Square, Bath, was buried on 25 Oct 1867.

From the burial register: William Justice, aged 69, of 19 Queen Square, was buried on 31 Oct 1868.

In the 1891 census at 56 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth: Elizabeth Justice, aged 77, widow, living on own means, born at Bellary, E Indies.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Sophia Justice, aged 82, of Clarence Parade, Southsea, was buried on 18 Jan 1896.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 133 John Spratt (1776- SACRED 1843) To the Memory of JOHN SPRATT Esq Born at Stodmarsh In Kent Died at Bath the XIIIth of September MDCCCXLIII in the LXVIIth Year of his Age.

Slab.

From The Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette of Thu 21 Sep 1843: “On the 13th instant, at Rose Hill Terrace, Bath, after a long illness, John Spratt, esq., in the 68th year of his age.” From the Kentish Gazette of Tue 26 Sep 1843: “Sept. 18, at Rose Hill, Walcot, Bath, aged 67, John Spratt, esq. formerly resident of Sittingbourn, Kent.”

From the burial register: John Spratt, aged 67, of Rose Hill, Swainswick, was buried on 19 Sep 1843. 134 Anne Harris (1746- Anne Harris 1813) Died April 14th 1813 66 Years Sacred to whose memory this Stone is Raised Through Filial Affection As a small Tribute To a most Tender Mother In whom was every Maternal Virtue

Slab. From the burial register: Ann Harris, aged 66, of Southcot Place, was buried on 18 Apr 1813.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 135 George Edward Tate South: (1818-1900) Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF Ellen Georgiana Tate GEORGE EDWARD TATE M.A. (1811-1901) PREBENDARY OF WELLS VICAR OF WIDCOMBE FROM 1856 TO 1875 Love Jones Parry WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS AUGUST 10TH 1900 AGED 82 HE BEING DEAD YET SPEAKETH. HEB XI.4 TO ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST, AND TO DIE IS GAIN Pitched 4 ways. North: ALSO OF HIS WIDOW In the 1871 census at Widcombe House, Bath: George E Tate, aged ELLEN GEORGIANA TATE 52, vicar of Widcombe, born at Portsmouth, wife Ellen G, aged 60, SECOND DAUGHTER OF born at Beaumaris (Anglesey), Sydney Macgregor (female), aged SIR LOVE JONES PARRY OF MADRYN CASTLE, CARNARVONSHIRE 53, unmarried, cousin, born at Valenciennes, France, Mary G J BORN FEBRUARY 4TH 1811 DIED DECEMBER 7TH 1901 Parry, aged 34, unmarried, cousin, born at Edern (Carnarvonshire), and seven servants (lady’s maid, butler, footman, cook, “THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED” housemaid, under housemaid and kitchen maid).

West: The death of George Edward Tate, aged 82, was registered G. E. T. 1900/Q3 Bath. From the burial register: George Edward Tate, aged 82, of Widcombe Manor House, was buried on 17 Aug 1900.

The death of Ellen Georgiana Tate, aged 90, was registered 1901/Q4 Bath. From the burial register: Ellen Georgiana Tate, aged 90, of Widcombe Manor House, was buried on 10 Dec 1901.

From Alumni Cantabrigienses: George Edward Tate Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, June 23, 1837. Of Hampshire. [S. of the Rev. William (1789), Chaplain to the convict establishment at Portsmouth, School, Southsea.] Matric. Michs. 1837; Scholar; B.A. (36th Wrangler) 1841; M.A. 1844. Ord. deacon (Winchester) Dec. 12, 1841; priest, Dec. 11, 1842; C. of Godstone, Surrey, 1841-5. C. of Great Warley, Essex, 1847-9. V. of St Jude's, Southwark, 1849- 56. V. of Widcombe, Bath, 1856-73. R. of Lowestoft, 1873-80. Preb. of Wells, 1871. V. of Kippington, Kent, 1880-95. Married (1) Apr. 9, 1847, Matilda, dau. of Daniel Maude, of Middlewood Hall, Yorks.; (2) Oct. 7, 1856, Ellen Georgiana, 2nd dau. of Major-General Sir Love Jones-Parry, of Madryn Castle, Carnarvonshire. One of the Simeon Trustees. Latterly of 37, Arundel Gardens, Kensington Park,

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Names Inscriptions Notes London, W. Died Aug. 10, 1900, aged 82, at Bath. Brother of Charles R. (1844) and William B. (1825). (Boase, VI. 662; Scott, MSS.; Crockford; The Times, Aug. 11, 1900; Burke, L.G.)

(Members of the Jones Parry family are buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery.)

See also the documentation of tablets within the church. 136 William Freke Williams SACRED (1793-1860) TO THE CHERISHED MEMORY OF Freke Alister Williams MAJOR GENERAL (1860) FREKE WILLIAMS K.H. AND HIS YOUNGER CHILD FREKE ALISTER WILLIAMS DIED DEC 12TH AND DEC 22ND 1860 FALLEN ASLEEP IN CHRIST IT IS WELL

Baptised on 13 Nov 1793 at St Anne’s, Manchester: William Freke, son of William Freke & Charlotte Williams. Served in the Royal Africa Corps from 1811, the Peninsular War from 1813 to 1814 (present at San Sebastian, Bidasoa, Nivelle, Nive and Bayonne), USA (1814), as a Major is listed as on half-pay, unattached in 1827, and in Canada (1838-9). On half-pay from 1843. From the birthplaces of the children he was at Kilkenny 1852- 3, Malta 1855, Gibraltar 1857 and Bath 1858.

England's Battles by Sea and Land: History of the Wars Caused by the French Revolution, 1792-1812 by William Freke Williams England's Battles by Sea and Land: History of England's Campaigns in India and China, by William Freke Williams The Life and Times of the Late Duke of Wellington comprising the campaigns and battle-fields of Wellington and his comrades, the political life of the Duke and his contemporaries, and a detailed account of England's battles by sea and land, from the commencement of the Great French Revolution to the present

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Names Inscriptions Notes time. Interspersed with anecdotes, personal incidents and adventures, etc., etc by William Freke Williams (1853) The Army; its traditions and reminiscences by William Freke Williams (1857)

The marriage of William Fredrick (sic) Williams to Emily Harrison was registered 1850/Q4 South Shields.

National Army Museum, Item 33841: Canteen of cutlery including two mugs, three spoons, knife and fork. Used by Maj Gen William Freke Williams, 85th Foot; associated with the Crimean War (1854- 1856).

From The Times of Wed 20 Jun 1860: “On the 16th inst., at Sandgate, Kent, the wife of Major-General W. Freke Williams, K.H., commanding Infantry Brigade, Shorncliffe, of a son.” Baptised on 5 Dec 1860 at Bathwick: Freke Alastair Williams, son of William Freke & Emily Williams.

From the burial register: William Freke Williams, aged 68, of 4 Vane Street, was buried on 19 Dec 1860. From the National Probate Calendar 1861: 29 January. The Will of William Freke Williams, formerly of Sandgate in the County of Kent but late of the City of Bath a Major-General in Her Majesty’s Army K.H. deceased who died 12 December 1860 at Bath in the County of Somerset was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Emily Williams of the said City Widow the Relict the Reverend William Gorst Harrison of Hart in the County of Durham Clerk and Thomas Elliot Harrison of Great-George-street Westminster in County of Middlesex Civil Engineer the Executors. Effects under £4,000.

The death of Freke Allister Williams, aged 0, was registered 1860/Q4 Bath. From the burial register: Freke Alastair Williams, aged 4 months, of 4 Vane Street, was buried on 24 Dec 1860.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 137 Mary Harris (1791-1848) Sacred To the Memory of Matthias Harris (1781- Mary Harris wife of 1874) Matthias Harris of this Parish who died 6th April 1848 Aged 57 Years

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From the burial register Mary Harris, aged 57, of Forefield Place, was buried on 14 Apr 1848.

In the 1851 census at 2 Augusta Place, Bath: Matthias Harris, aged 69, widower, retired silversmith, born at Bath, and two servants.

The death of Matthias Harris, aged 93, was registered 1874/Q3 Bath. Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 3.B.4 – no memorial). 138 John Roper Wright COLONEL SIR JOHN ROPER WRIGHT BARONET (1843-1926) DIED AT WIDCOMBE MANOR 25TH JULY 1926 AGED 83

Pitched 4 ways.

The birth of John Roper Wright was registered 1843/Q2 Chorley (Lancs).

In the 1881 census at Elba Works, Loughor (Glam): John Roper Wright, aged 38, steel manufacturer employing 200 men, born at Croxton (Lancs), wife Jessie Eliza, aged 35, born at Birmingham, children: Jessie Ethel, aged 7, born at Sheffield, and William Charles, aged 5, born at Birmingham, Elen (sic), Johnson, aged 43,

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Names Inscriptions Notes unmarried, wife’s aunt, governess, born at Birmingham, and a servant.

Sir John Roper Wright lived at Widcombe Manor in the 1920s. After his death the manor was sold in 1927 to Horace Annesley Vachell.

From the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 30 Dec 1919 (No. 31712) p2 in a list of baronetcies conferred: Colonel John Roper Wright, J.P. and D.L., Glamorganshire.

From the burial register: Sir John Roper Wright, aged 83, of Widcombe Manor, was buried on 28 Jul 1926. From the Bath Weekly Chronicle and Herald of Sat 31 Jul 1926: “Sir John Roper Wright former chairman of Baldwins, died at his residence Widcombe Manor, on Sunday” and p20 has a picture entitled “The choir and cortege entering the Old Widcombe Parish Church on Wednesday.”

There is brief Wikipedia entry. The National Portrait Gallery has two photographs dated 1921.

See internal monument 33. 139 James Fisher Bartlett Sacred to the Memory of (1790-1813) JAMES FISHER BARTLETT Son of Mary & Edward Henry Bartlett (-1811) Of the City of Bath Died 2nd Sept 1813 Charles Bartlett (-1802) Aged 23 Years

Also Henry and Charles who died in infancy

Slab. It is believed that the monument may have been moved during the building of the vestry in 1912.

Henry Bartlett was buried on 3 Jun 1811 Charles Bartlett was buried on 20 Dec 1802

From the burial register: James Fisher Bartlett, aged 23, of Kingsmead Sq, Walcot parish, was buried on 12 Sep 1813.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 140 Charles Thomas Murray Sacred to the Memory of (1807-1854) Charles Thomas Murray Esq Late of H.M. 86th Regt Henry Murray Only son of the late Rev Henry Murray. D.D. of the City of Dublin

Altar tomb.

The Evidences of the Jewish and Christian Revelations by the Rev. Henry Murray, A.B. Dublin: printed for the author, by J. Moore, 1790.

National Library of Ireland: Letter from Rev. Henry Murray, chaplain of Foundling Hospital, Dublin, to Sir William Betham or William Shaw Mason as members of Iberno-Celtic Society -1820 Apr. 11.

From The Treble Almanack for the Year 1832 p181: The Foundling Hospital of the City of Dublin. Founded 1704. There were, on the 10th of Oct. 1831, 1056 Children in this House, who, when qualified, are apprenticed to eligible Masters ... Chaplain, Rev. Henry Murray ...”

From The Cork Examiner of Wed 12 Apr 1854 p3: “April 4, at Bath, Charles Thomas Murray, Esq., only son of the late Rev. Henry Murray, of Leinster-terrace, Rathmines.” From the burial register: Charles Thomas Murray, aged 46, of Duke Street, was buried on 10 Apr 1854.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 141 John Edward Wright Here lie the Remains of (1765-1840) JOHN EDWARD WRIGHT Esqr Late of Bolton on Swale Yorkshire who departed this life, on the 19th of Novr 1840 Aged 75. “I am the Resurrection and the Life He that Believes in me though he Were Dead yet shall he live”. St John XI.25.

East Sussex Record Office: Order of Winchelsea Quarter Sessions appointing John Edward Wright of Winchelsea, esq, as highway surveyor WIN/2236 14 Oct 1823

From A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland Vol. II by John Burke : WRIGHT, JOHN- EDWARD, esq. of Bolton-on-Swale, in the county of York, born in 1765, m. first, 4th September, 1786, Anne, daughter of George Allan, esq. of Blackwell Grange, in the palatinate of Durham (see vol. i. p42), and had by her, who died 21st March, 1797, has had issue, ... He wedded, secondly, in 1798, Agnes, daughter of John M’Kerrell, esq. of Hill House, in the county of Ayr, and has three other daughters ...”

A disclosure of unprecedented oppression and slander, and a denial of legal justice : with letters to a judge, a peer &c. written during an imprisonment of sixteen months in the Fleet Prison, by the aggrieved individual, Katharine D. Wright, daughter of John Edward Wright, Esq. Chamberlain for Winchelsea; and niece of a late M. P. for the city of Durham, deceased. (London, 1830).

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Nov 1840 p3: “Nov. 19, at his residence in George’s-place, aged 77, John Edmund Wright, Esq, of Bolton-on-Swale, Yorkshire, and late of Winchilsea (sic).” PROB 11/1943/333 Will of John Edward Wright of Winchelsea, Sussex 22 Mar 1841.

From the burial register: John Edward Wright, aged 75, of Bathwick Hill, was buried on 26 Nov 1840.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 142 Sophia Agnes Blundell SACRED (1842-1844) TO THE MEMORY OF SOPHIA AGNES Francis Horniblow SECOND DAUGHTER OF Blundell (1799-1865) CAPTAIN AND MRS BLUNDELL WHO DIED 26TH JANUARY 1844. Quintilia Sophia AGED ONE YEAR AND EIGHT MONTHS Blundell (1814-1905) ― “SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME AND FORBID THEM NOT. FOR SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD.” ―

The birth of Sophia Agnes Blundell was registered 1841/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Kennedy.

From the Bath Chronicle of 1 Feb 1844 p3: “Jan. 26, at Macaulay Buildings, of scarlet fever, Sophia Agnes, second daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Blundell, who, togther with three other children, were suffering from the same disorder.” From the burial register: Sophia Agnes Blundell, aged 2, of Macaulay Buildings, was buried on 29 Jan 1844.

As reported in the Bath Chronicle of Thu 4 Jan 1849, Captain Francis Blundell had to appear at a Coroner’s inquest as a result of someone who had hit having died. The jury gave an open verdict.

In the 1851 census at 14 Macaulay Buildings, Bath: Francis Blundell, aged 51, retired Army Officer – annuitant, born at Taunton (Som), wife Quintilia, aged 37, born in the East Indies, six children and three servants.

From the Nelson Examiner of 2 Dec 1852 has “The Gazette of the 29th of October, contains the appointment of Ralph Richardson, Esq., and Francis Horniblow Blundell, Esq., both of Nelson, to be magistrates of the Province of New Munster.”

There is memorial at Nelson, NZ for “Quintilia Sophia Bluendell, widow of the late Capt. F. H. Blundell, late of H.M. 11th Dragoons,

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Names Inscriptions Notes died 28th June 1905, aged 91 years.” and also three of their children. 143 George Foard (1811- Here lieth the Remains of 1843) GEORGE FOARD, of this City Robert Foard (1766- Died August 5th 1843 1852) Aged 32.

Ann Foard (1773-1858) ALSO OF ROBERT FOARD. BROTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN BATH TH SEPT 24 1852 In the 1841 census at Sion Hill: Robert Foard, aged 75, not born in AGED 86 YEARS Somerset, Ann Foard, aged 65, not born in Somerset, and Charles Foard, aged 20, mercer, not born in Somerset. ALSO ANN FOARD WIFE OF ROBERT FOARD From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 10 Aug 1843: “Aug. 5, at Combe OF PETWORTH SUSSEX R TH Down, Mr. George Foard, of 8, Milsom-street, in this city, aged 32.” [WHO DIED] SEPT 26 18[58] From the burial register: George Foard, aged 32, of Combe Down, AGED 85 YEARS was buried on 11 Aug 1843. Will of George Foard, Silk Mercer of Bath, Somerset, date 19 Oct 1843, PROB 11/1986.

From the burial register: Robert Foard, aged 86, of Percy Place, Walcot, was buried on 30 Sep 1852.

From the Bath Chronicle of 30 Sep 1858: “Sept. 26, at St. John’s Wood, the residence of her son, Mrs. Foard, relict of Mr. Robert Foard, late of Petworth, and mother of Mr. Charles Foard, late of 7 and 8 Milsom Street, in this city.” From the burial register: Ann Foard, aged 84, of 13 Boundary Road, St John’s Wood, was buried on 30 Sep 1858.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 144 Richard Aldridge (1762- South: 1841) Sacred to the Memory of RICHARD ALDRIDGE Esquire Fanny Aldridge (1764- who Departed this Life January 23d 1841. Aged 78 1847) Also of FANNY. Widow of the abo[ve] Who died December 14th 1847, [...... ]

North: Also ...... FRANCES ...... er 28th 185_

Northern side delaminated.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 28 Jan 1841 p3: “Jan. 23, at his residence, 18, Norfolk-buildings, after a lingering illness, borne with Christian fortitude and resignation to the Divine will, Richard Aldridge, Esq., aged 78, deeply lamented by his near relatives and friends; his end was peace.”

From the burial register: Richard Aldridge, aged 78, of Norfolk Buildings, was buried on 29 Jan 1841. Will of Richard Aldridge, Gentleman of Bath, Somerset, date 10 Mar 1841, PROB 11/1942

In the 1841 census at 18 Norfolk Buildings, Bath: Fanny Aldridge, aged 75, born in Somerset, and two servants.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 16 Dec 1847 p2: “Dec. 14, at No. 4, North Parade, in the 84th year of her age, Fanny, widow of the late Richard Aldridge, Esq.”

From the burial register: Fanny Aldridge, aged 83, of North Parade, was buried on 20 Dec 1847.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 145 Joanna Maria Cogan I. M. COGAN (1733-1810) DIED MAY 21ST 1810 Aged 76 Years Thomas Cogan (1736- WIFE OF THOMAS COGAN M.D. 1818) One of the Founders of The Royal Humane Society

There is an extensive biography of Thomas Cogan (1736-1818) in the Dictionary of National Biography. Part of this has “He was introduced to Mr. Graen or Groen, originally a silversmith at Amsterdam. and afterwards a banker, and was wooed and won, as the story goes, by the banker’s only daughter, a beauty and an heiress, with a fortune of eight or ten thousand pounds. It was a condition of the marriage that Cogan should enter the more setlled profession of medicine, and he accordingly matriculated at Leyden on 16 Oct. 1756, and took his degree of M.D, in 1757. ... On his return to Ebgland a few years later he found that Dr. William Hawes had expended much time and money on a similar project, and the two doctors thereupon united their energies in the undertaking. Each of them broughtt fifteen friends to a meeting at the Chapter Coffee-house in St. Paul’s Churchyard in the summer of 1774, when the Royal Humane Society was duly formed. Cogan translated from the original Dutch in 1773 the ‘Memoirs of the Society instituted at Amsterdam in favour of Drowned Persons,’ ... He started a branch at Bath in 1805, and left the mother-foundation in his will the sum of 100l.”

There is a marriage allegation dated 27 May 1772 between Thomas Cogan, Doctor of Physick, of the parish of Saint Mary Anchurch London a Bachelor of the age of Thirty years and upwards, and Johanna Maria Groon of the City of Amsterdam in Holland a Spinster of the Age of Thirty Years and upwards.

The date of the marriage allegation does not accord with the DNB account.

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Names Inscriptions Notes PROB 11/1602/318 Will of Thomas Cogan, Dr of Physic of Woodford, Essex 19 Mar 1818. 146 John Smith (1706-1770) Sacred to the Memory of JOHN SMITH Berry Rogers (1758- Cooper of this Parish: 1800) died February 11th: 1770 Aged 63 Years Mary Bullock (1745- Also BETTY ROGERS 1804) daughter of the above died September 10Th: 1800 Walter Smith (1751- Aged 42 Years 1809) ― Also MARY BULLOCK th From the burial register: Elizabeth Rogers was buried on 14 Sep James Smith (1754- died November 25 : 1804 1800. 1818) Aged 59 Years ― From the burial register: Mary Bullock was buried on 29 Nov 1804. Also WALTER SMITH Son of the above From the burial register: Walter Smith was buried on 24 Mar 1809. Treasurer of the Bath Theatre th From the burial register: James Smith, aged 64, of Church Street, died March 20 : 1809 was buried on 2 Dec 1818. Aged 57 Years ― Also JAMES SMITH Mason of this parish died November 26th: 1818 Aged 64 Years Plain in form but rich in mind Industrious Patient Meek and Kind 147 Emma Stone Skelton SACRED (1839-1840) To the memory of EMMA STONE SKELTON Who died Sept 25th 1840 Aged 9 Months

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Emma Stone Skelton, aged 0, was registered 1840/Q3 Bath. From the burial register: Emma Stone Skelton, aged 9 months, of Beechen Cliff, was buried on 1 Oct 1840.

In the 1841 census at Prospect Cottage, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Ann Skelton, aged 30, not born in Somerset, presumed children: John, aged 7, Hannah, aged 6, Ellen, aged 5, and Edwin, aged 3, Ann Cox, aged 80, ind[ependent], and a servant. 148

Headstone. No inscription found. 149 Louisa Hill (1818-1836) Louisa Hill Daughter of John & Catherine Hill of Tarrant Hinton in the County of Dorset Died May 14th 1836 Aged [4]7 Years

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From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 19 May 1836 p3: “May 14, at her brother’s house, Seymour street, Miss Hill, of Blandford.” Fom the burial register: Louisa Hill, aged 47, of Seymour Street, was buried on 21 May 1836.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 150

Headstone agsinst the wall. No inscription found. 151 William Archer (-1779) WM ARCHER Died Augst 26th 1779 Elizabeth Archer (- Also ELIZABETH his 1809) Wife Died JanRY 16th 1809

A small headstone built into the retaining wall. From the burial register: William Archer was buried on 1 Sep 1779.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Archer was buried on 20 Jan 1809. 152

Headstone (now flat) and a broken slab.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 153 Matthew Brooks (-1764) Under[neath lies] The tomb is of the chest type and was buried at a depth of 20- ye body o[f Matthew Brooks] 30cm, this being discovered as part of the excavations and Ann Brooks (-1755) dyed [____1764] restorations. Here also lies Joseph Brooks (-1760) Ann Brooks dyed From the burial register: Ann Brooks was buried on 18 Feb 1755. Febry ye 16th ANNO DOM 1755 AGED ... From the burial register: Joseph Brooks was buried on 10 Mar 1760. Also JOS Their Son Dyed [10th March] From the burial register: Matthew Brooks was buried on 7 Mar 1764. DOM [1760] 201 John Hill (1782-1859) Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF Mary Garraway Hill JOHN HILL (1782-1833) FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED AUGUST 13TH 1859 Mary Hill (1814-1817) AGED 77. Also of Charles Hill (1815- MARY GARRAWAY HILL 1817) HIS WIFE WHO DIED MAY 6TH 1833 AGED 50. Also of MARY THEIR DAUGHTER ST WHO DIED JANUARY 21 1817 Slab. AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS Also of From the burial register: Mary Hill, aged 3, of South Hays Wells CHARLES THEIR SON TH Road, was buried on 26 Jan 1817. WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20 1817 AGED 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS From the burial register: Charles Hill, aged 14 months, of South Hays, was buried on 25 Feb 1817. (There were 4 burials of children on that day.)

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 9 May 1833: “May 6, deeply lamented, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. Hill, of Forefield place.” From the burial register: Mary Garraway Hill, aged 50, of Forefield Place, was buried on 13 May 1833.

From the Post Office Bath Directory 1852: Hill, John, gentleman, 17 Seymour street.

From the burial register: John Hill, aged 77, of 17 Seymour Street, was buried on 19 Aug 1859.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 202 David Graham (1770- SACRED 1840) to the Memory of DAVID GRAHAM Esq who died Decr 14th 1840 Aged 70 Years.

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From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 17 Dec 1850: “Dec. 14. after a short illness, to the inexpressible grief of his wife and friends, David Graham, Esq., of Prior Park Buildngs.” From the burial register: David Graham, aged 70, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 21 Dec 1840. Will of David Graham of Lyncombe and Widcombe Bath, Somerset, date 23 Feb 1841, PROB 11/1941. 203 John William Hopkins HERE (1793-1864) LIE THE MORTAL REMAINS OF Esther Hopkins (1816- JOHN WILLIAM HOPKINS 1897) BORN NOVR 12TH 1793 DIED MARCH 31ST 1864 HE LIVED TO DIE AND DIED TO LIVE ALSO IN MEMORY OF

ESTHER Multilayered tomb. WIFE OF JOHN WILLIAM HOPKINS TH In the 1861 census at 11 Prior Park Buildings, Bath: John W Hopkins, WHO DIED MAY 27 1897 aged 67, formerly of HM Customs, born in Pembrokeshire, wife AGED 80 YEARS Esther, aged 42, born at Pennington (Lancs), and two servants.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: John William (sic) Hopkins, aged 70, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 6 Apr 1864. From the National Probate Calendar 1864: 19 May. Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of John William Hopkins late of 11 Prior-Park-buildings in the City of Bath Esquire deceased who died 31 Mar 1864 at Prior-Park-buildings aforesaid were granted at Bristol to Esther Hopkins of 11 Prio-Park-buildings aforesaid Widow the Relict of the said Deceased she having been first sworn. Effects under £450.

There are entries for Mrs John W Hopkins at 11 Prior Park Bldgs in the Bath Directories from 1866 to 1870.

From the burial register: Esther Hopkins, aged 80, of Queen Street, Chester, was buried on 31 May 1897. From the National Probate Calendar 1897: HOPKINS Esther of 32 Queen-street Chester widow died 27 May 1897 Probate London 13 September to the reverend Roger Taylor Burton clerk Effects £5289 10s. 11d. 204

Slab. No inscription found.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 205 Benjamin Starling IN MEMORY OF (1752-1813) BENJAMIN STARLING WHO DIED 26TH JULY 181_ AGED 61 YEARS

Slab. From the Salisbury and Winchester Journal of Mon 2 Aug 1813: “Monday died, at his house in Paradise-row, Bath, aged 62, Mr. Benjamin Starling, formerly of the Weymouth Arms Inn, Warminster.” From the burial register: Benjamin Starling, aged 61, of Paradice (sic) Row, was buried on 31 Jul 1813.

Will of Benjamin Starling, Gentleman of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, date 19 Nov 1813, PROB 11/1549.

See also T4. 206 William Hall (1749- WILLIAM HALL ESQR 1805) LATE OF THE ISLAND OF JAMAICA DIED APRIL 8TH 1805 AGED 55.

Slab. From the burial register: William Hall was buried on 13 Apr 1805.

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Names Inscriptions Notes An advertised appeared in The Morning Post of Wed 24 Apr 1805 p1 concerning “the Estate of William Hall, late of the City of Bath, Esq. deceased”. Will of William Hall of Bath, Somerset, date 20 Jul 1805, PROB 11/1428.

The Register of Hall Family Papers and Sugar Plantation Records, 1709 – 1892 MSS 220 Mandeville Special Collections Library University of California, San Diego. In the historical background to these parapers is “The Hall family engaged in sugar production on the island of Jamaica for over a century and participated in the rise of Jamaican planter society during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The early generations of Halls directly supervised their plantations, while the later descendants lived in England as absentee landlords, leaving the management of their estates to attorneys and overseers.” 207 Charles Stone (1727- ...... ONE D.D. 1799) ...... H ...... H ...... IRELAND ...... TED ...... MARCH 1799 AGED 71

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National Library of Ireland: Lease by Rev. Charles Stone, Archdeacon of Meath, to Rev. Christopher Betty of Cherrymount, Co. Meath, of lands in Kells, Co. Meath, Nov. 10, 1775. Counterpart of same. Lease by Rev. Charles Stone, Archdeacon of Meath to Mrs. Charity Betty of Cherrymount, of lands in Dulane Glebe, Co. Meath Aug. 8, 1782.

From the burial register: Charles Stone DD was buried on 29 Mar 1799. Will of Reverend Charles Stone, Doctor in Divinity, Archdeacon of Lyncomb and Widcomb, Somerset, date 10 Apr 1799, PROB 11/1323.

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From The Orthodox Churchman's Magazine and Review; or, A Treasury of Divine and Useful Knowledge Vol IV Jan-Jun 1803 p382: “On the 19th inst. at Exmouth, Devonshire, Mrs. Stone, relict of Dr. Charles Stone, Archdeacon of Meath.” 208 Samuel Graves (1741- UNDERNEATH 1802) this Stone are deposited the Remains of Catherine Graves Rear admiral SAMUEL GRAVES (1763-1816) late of Burlington Street BATH who died in December Richard A.D. 1802. Fetherstonehaugh AND CATHERINE his Wife Daughter of RICHARD FETHERSTONEHAUGH of Grangemouth in Westmeath IRELAND. ESQ who departed this life Slab. in the month of May A.D. 1816 There is a series of Admirals in the Graves family with more than one admiral called Samuel. This individual was born in 1741 son of Rev John Graves of Castle Dawson, Ireland, and Jane Hudson, daughter of John Hudson, Esq.

From the burial register: Samuel Graves was buried on 18 Dec 1802. Will of Samuel Graves, Admiral in His Majesty's Navy of Dublin, County Dublin, date 10 Feb 1803, PROB 11/1386.

From the burial register: Catharine Graves, aged 52, of 15 Burlington Street, was buried on 17 May 1816.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 209 John Hoddinott (1729- JOHN HODDINOTT GENT 1802) DIED 25TH MARCH 1802 AGED 72 YEARS

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From the Oxford Journal of 3 Apr 1802 p 3: “Aged 78, John Hoddinott, Esq. son of Mr. Hoddinott, formerly Organist of the Cathedral at Worcester, and uncle to Mr. Pitt, the present Organist”

From the burial register: John Hoddinot was buried on 28 Mar 1802. Will of John Hoddinott of Upper Westwood, Wiltshire, date 20 Jul 1802, PROB 11/1378. 210 Mary Tresler (-1802) UNDERNEATH THIS STONE LIE THE REMAINS John Tresler (-1807) OF MARY TRESLER WIFE OF JOHN TRESLER

From the burial register: Mary Tresler was buried on 26 Apr 1802. From the burial register: John Tresler was buried on 13 Aug 1807.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 211 Isabella Helen Delpratt ISABELLA HELEN DELPRATT (1820-1836) DAUGHTER OF EDWD DELPRATT ESQRE Edward Delpratt (1789- OF THE 1841) ISLAND OF JAMAICA DIED THE 12TH OF AUGUST 1836 AGED 16 YEARS

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In House of Commons Papers Vol 49 in a section on Papers Relative to the Abolition of Slavery p73 is a list of effort estimates for various tasks on a sugar plantation at a meeting of “magistrates, proprietors, attornies, and managers of the diferent properties, in the parish of St. David [Jamaica]”. The effort estimates were for “apprenticed labourers”. One of the signatories is Edward Delpratt.

From the burial register: Isabella Helen Delprat, aged 16, of Perrymead House, was buried on 18 Aug 1836.

From Monumental Inscriptions of The British West Indies (London, Chatto and Windus 1875): “Also EDWARD DELPRATT, ESQUIR., NEPHEW OF THE ABOVE, OB. IO NOV., 1841, AET. 52. ERECTED BY HIS WIFE & CHILDREN.”

Will of Edward Delpratt of Saint David Surrey, Jamaica, date 10 Nov 1842, PROB 11/1970.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 212 Richard Arnold (1783- Sacred to the Memory 1815) of Mr RICHARD ARNOLD of the City of Bath who died June 13th 1815 Aged 31 Years.

From the burial register: Richard Arnold, aged 31, of Caroline Buildings, was buried on 16 Jun 1815. 213 Ann Foard (1773-1858) TO THE MEMORY OF ANN. Robert Foard RELICT OF THE LATE ROBERT FOARD Charles Foard (1817- (OF PETWORTH) 1859) WHO DIED 26TH SEPTEMBER 1858 AGED 85 YEARS Also OF CHARLES FOARD SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16TH FEBY 1859 AGED 41 YEARS

Headstone with a rounded top and edging.

On 27 Jan 1800 at Petworth: Robert Foard married Ann Freeman. Baptised on 28 Sep 1818 at Kirdford (Sussex): Charles, son of Robert & Anne Foard.

In the 1841 census at Sion Hill, Bath: Robert Foard, aged 75, ind[ependent], Ann Foard, aged 65, and Charles Foard, aged 20, mercer.

In the 1851 census at 4 Alexander Buildings, Bath: Chas Foard, aged 33, unmarried, silk mercer, born at Petworth (Sussex), and two servants.

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In the Post Office Bath Directory 1852: Foard Charles (Foard & King) 4 Alexander buildings Foard and King, drapers, silk mercers, and lacemen, 8 Milsom street

The death of Robert Foard, aged 86, was registered 1852/Q3 Bath.

The marriage of Charles Foard to Mary Jane Rattenbury was registered 1855/Q3 Plympton.

From the burial register: Ann Foard, aged 84, of 13 Boundary Road, St John’s Wood, was buried on 30 Sep 1858.

From the burial register: Charles Foard, aged 41, of Hampstead, was buried on 22 Feb 1859. From the National Probate Calendar 1859: 9 March. The Will of Charles Foard late of 13 Boundary-road St. John’s Wood in the County of Middlesex Gentleman deceased who died 16 February 1859 at Boundary-road aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of Mary Jane of 13 Boundary- road aforesaid Widow the Relict and the sole Executrix. Effects under £2,000. 214 Sarah Bromley (1777- UNDERNEATH THIS STONE 1810) RESTS THE REMAINS OF SARAH WIFE OF Frances Bromley (1808- JAMES BROMLEY 1827) OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE James Bromley (1780- MAY 17TH 1810 1837) AGED 32 YEARS ALSO FRANCES Anne Bromley (1820- ELDEST DAUGHTER OF 1840) JAS & FRANCES BROMLEY Slab. The inscription faces east. DIED NOV 17TH 1827 AGED 15 Frances Bromley (1787- ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF From the burial register: Sarah Bromley was buried on 20 May 1810. 1855) THE AFORESAID JAMES BROMLEY WHO DIED AUG 14TH 1837 From the burial register: Frances Bromley, aged 14, of Cambridge AGED 57 YEARS Terrace, Widcombe Hill, was buried on 25 Nov 1827. ALSO OF ANNE BROMLEY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE

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Names Inscriptions Notes WHO DIED OCT 23RD 1840 From the burial register: James Bromley, aged 57, of Southcot AGED 20 Place, was buried on 19 Aug 1837. ALSO FRANCES RELICT OF JAMES BROMLEY From the burial register: Ann Bromley, aged 20, of Soutcot Place, DIED JULY 2ND 1855 was buried on 29 Aug 1840. AGED [6]8 In the 1851 census at 7 Southcot Place, Bath: Frances Bromley, aged 64, widow, lodging house keeper, born at Elton (Bucks), Elizabeth Lander Bromley, aged 28, unmarried, daughter, governess, born at Bath, Harriett Bromley, aged 25, unmarried, daughter, born at Bath.

From the Post Office Bath Directory 1852: Bromley, Mrs, 7, Southcot place

From the buried register: Frances Bromley, aged 68, of St Mark’s Place, was buried on 4 Jul 1855. 215

Slab. Delaminated. 216 Matilda Maria Hedger North: (1814-1825) MATILDA MARIA HEDGER, DIED APRIL 21ST 1825: AGE 10 YEARS. John Ellis Hedger JOHN ELLIS HEDGER, (1825) DIED OCTR 16TH 1825: AGED ONE MONTH ELIZABETH HEDGER, Elizabeth Hedger DIED JUNE 4TH 1827: AGED 13 DAYS. (1827) East: Francis Hedger (1782- FRANCIS HEDGER ESQRE TH 1833) DIED THE 19 JULY 1833; This monument was moved 4’ when the moat wall was rebuilt in AGED 52 YEARS. 1995 following examination by the Bath Archaeological Trust. Sarah Hedger (1785- ALSO 1843) SARAH HEDGER

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Names Inscriptions Notes DIED NOVEMBER 4TH From the burial register: Matilda Maria Hedger, aged 9 years 8 1843 AGED 58. months, of Prior Lodge, Lyncombe Hill, was buried on 16 Apr 1825.

From the burial register: John Ellis Hedger, aged 1 month, of Prior Lodge, was buried on 21 Oct 1825.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Hedger, aged 12 days, of Prior Lodge, Widcombe Hill, was buried on 7 Jun 1827.

From the burial register: Francis Hedger, aged 52, of Lyncombe Priory, was buried on 26 Jul 1833. Will of Francis Hedger of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, date 3 Oct 1833, PROB 11/1822.

From the burial register: Sarah Hedger, aged 68, of Sydney Place, was buried on 10 Nov 1843.

This monument is Grade II listed (from 15 Oct 2010). 217 Mary Veal (1766-1818) In Memory of MARY Thomas Veal Wife of THOMAS VEAL of this Parish who departed this Life November 17TH 1818 Aged 52 Years

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From the burial register: Mary Veal, aged 49, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 22 Nov 1818. There is a mismatch in age; that on the memorial has been verified.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 218 Denise Parry Tiler SACRED (1800-1832) to the memory of DENNIS PARRY TILER George Tiler (1807- who departed this life 1834) November 21st 1832 Aged 32 And of her infant Daughter Ann Strong (1790-1853) ALSO of GEORGE TILER Husband of the above who departed this life April 15TH 1834 Aged 26 Also to the Memory of .... STRONG ...... GEORGE TILER who departed this life From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 29 Nov 1832 p3: “Nov. 21, at No...... 1, Cambridge Terrace, aged 32, after a severe labour, deeply lamented by her afflicted husband, family, and friends, Dennis Perry, wife of Mr. George Tiler, and sister of Mrs. Hall, Bridge- street.” From the burial register: Dennis Parry Tyler (sic), aged 32, of Cambridge Terrace, was buried on 28 Nov 1832.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 17 Apr 1834: “April 15, suddenly, aged 26, at his residence, No. 1 Cambridge terrace, Mr. George Tiler, son of the late Mr. John Tiler, formerly landlord of the Beef Steak Tavern, New Market Row.” From the burial register: George Tiler, aged 26, of Cambridge Place, was buried on 21 Apr 1834.

In the 1841 census at Cambridge Terrace, Bath: Sarah Tiler, aged 25, ind[ependent], no born in Somerset, and a servant.

In the Post Office Bath Directory 1842: Tiler, Mrs. Sarah Ann, 1 Cambridge Terrace, Widcombe

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 3 Feb 1853 p3: “Jan. 28, at 1, Cambridge Terrace, Widcombe, Ann, eldest daughter of the late Richard Strong, Esq., of Frome, Somerset.” From the burial register: Ann Strong, aged 62, of Cambridge Terrace, was buried on 5 Feb 1853. PROB 11/2176/167 Will of Ann Strong, Spinster of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset 18 Jul 1853.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 219 Emma Northcote (1823- South: 1848) SACRED TO THE MEMORY Augustus Northcote OF EMMA THE BELOVED (1819-1863) AND AFFECTIONATE WIFE OF MR AUGUSTUS NORTHCOTE OF WOODBINE COTTAGE IN THIS PARISH WHO DIED ON THE 5TH FEBRUARY 1848

AGED 24 YEARS Baptised on 20 Dec 1819 at St Andrew’s, Holborn, London: North: Augustus, son of Stafford & Sarah Northcore, of Thavies Inn, AUGUSTUS NORTHCOTE father’s occupation, lace merchant, date of birth: 22 Nov 1819. FORMERLY OF WOODBINE COTTAGE IN THIS PARISH The marriage of Augustus Northcote, son of Stafford Northcote, to AND LATE OF SUTTON VALENCE KENT TH Emma Coleman on 3 Oct 1842 was registered 1842/Q4 Bristol. DIED SEPT 5 1863 (Curiously there is also a marriage at Gretna Green on 13 Sep 1842 AGED 43 YEARS between Augustus Northcote of 19 John St,m Bedford Row, London, and Emma Coleman, of Upper Suurey Street, Norwich.) East: The village Maiden to her tomb shall bring From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 10 Feb 1848 p3: “Feb. 5, at Selected garlands each returning Spring Woodbine Cottage, in this city, aged 24, after a severe illness, to Selected Sweets in emblem of the fair the inexpressible grief of her afflicted and disconsolate husband, who underneath this hallowed stone lies here Emma, the beloved and affectionate wife of Mr. Augustus Like her they flourish beauteous to the eye Northcote, of Watling Street, London.” Like her, too soon, they languish, fade & die From the burial register: Emma Northcote, aged 24, of Woodbine Cottage, was buried on 11 Feb 1848.

The marriage of Augustus Northcote to Clara Maria Sharland was registered 1849/Q3 Bath.

In the 1851 census at 2 Chalcott Villas, Hampstead: Augustus Northcote, aged 31, lace merchant, born in London, wife Clara M, aged 20, born at Bath, a daughter, Emma C Sharland, aged 39, unmarried, sister-in-law, born at Bath, and two servants.

From the burial register: Augustus Northcote, aged 43, of Sutton Valence, Kent, was buried on 10 Sep 1863. From the National Probate Calendar 1863: 27 November. The Will of Augustus

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Names Inscriptions Notes Northcote formerly of 3 Chalcot-villas Hampstead afterwards of 8 Adelaide-road Hampstead in the County of Middlesex but late of Sutton Valence near Staplehurst in the County of Kent and of 29 St. Paul’s-churchyard in the City of London Lace Merchant deceased who died 5 September 1863 at Sutton Valence aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of Clara Maria Northcote of Sutton Valence aforesaid Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Effects under £8,000. 220 Hannah Rogers (1766- In a Vault Underneath 1808) are deposited the Remains of HANNAH Wife of James Rogers JAMES ROGERS of this Parish died April 11th 1808, Elizabeth Rogers Aged 41 Years. (1733-1826) Also ELIZABETH ROGERS Mary Rogers (1780- Mother of the above 1845) Aged 92 Years Also MARY ROGERS who departed this life November the 14th 1845 Aged 65 Years From the burial register Hannah Rogers was buried on 17 Apr 1808.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Rogers, aged 92, of Widcombe Hill, was buried on 22 Jan 1826.

From the burial register: Mary Rogers, aged 65, of Coburg Place, was buried on 20 Nov 1845. 221 Catherine Luscombe In memory of (1789-1836) Catherine wife of EDMUND LUSCOMBE Edmund Luscombe who died Aug 16th 1836 (1783-1838) Aged 47 Year Also of EDMUND LUSCOMBE ESQR WHO DIED MARCH 19TH 1838

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 18 Aug 1836: “Aug. 16, sincerely lamented by her relatives and friends, Catharine, wife of Edmund Luscombe, esq; Widcombe terrace.” From the burial register: Catharine Luscombe, aged 46, of Widcombe Terrace, was buried on 22 Aug 1836.

From the burial register: Edmund Luscombe, aged 54, of Widcombe Terrace, was buried on 24 Mar 1838. Will of Edmund Luscombe of Widcombe, Somerset, date 21 Apr 1838, PROB 11/1894. 222 Richard Smith (1757- To the memory of 1809) RICHARD SMITH Esqr Son of the Late JOHN SMITH Esqr of Wrexham Dinbighshire who departed this Life March 19th 1809, Aged 51 Years.

The spelling of ‘Dinbighshire’ is as found.

From the burial register: Richard Smith was buried on 23 Mar 1809. 223 Sarah Emily Gatehouse Sacred (1822-1838) To the Memory of SARAH EMILY youngest daughter of the late Sophia Elizabeth Phelps Revd ROBERT GATEHOUSE (1822-1849) and CATHERINE EMILY his Wife, who died March 24th 1838 Aged 15 Years Catherine Emily ― Gatehouse (1783-1866) Thou are gone to the Grave but we will nor deplore thee Though sorrows and darkness ...... Robert Gatehouse The Saviour has ...... (1778-1824) And died ...... And sinners may...... Thou ...... But the mild rays of Paradise beamed on thy waking ...... Worcestershire Record Office 705/816/7441/1: And the sound which thou heard ...... H.M.C.ref.B/2 9 Aug. 1841: Settlement on the marriage of the Rev. Thou are gone to the Grave but we will not deplore thee Robert Gatehouse and Catherine Emily Wall. Whose God was thy ransom thy guardian and ......

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Names Inscriptions Notes And Death has no sting for the Saviour has died ...... H.M.C.ref.C/1 28 April 1820: Letter from E. Gatehouse of Bath, ― Somerset, concerning the administration of the trust set up on the In this Tomb are also deposited marriage of the Rev. Robert Gatehouse and Catherine Emily Wall. The Remains of her beloved H.M.C.ref.C/2 3 Oct. 1846: Appointment of new trustees under the and only Sister marriage settlement of the Rev. Robert Gatehouse and Catherine SOPHIA ELIZABETH Emily Wall. who died Decr 15th 1849 Aged 27 Years From The New Monthly Magazine Vol 13 Jan-Jun 1820 p758: “Married.] At Oxford, the Rev. Robert Gatehouse, B.D. fellow of On panel below: C.C. college, and rector of Stoke Charity, Hants, to Catherine CATHERINE EMILY GATEHOUSE Emily, youngest daughter of Martin Wall, M.D.” BORN 18TH MARCH 1783 DIED 8TH AUG 1866 From The Gentleman’s Magazine Vol XCIV Jul-Dec 1824 p570 in a list of deaths: “Lately. Aged 47, the Rev. Robert Gatehouse, Rector of North Cheriton, co. Somerset, and Stoke Charity, Hants. He was of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he proceeded M.A. Feb. 4, 1802, and B.D. May 9, 1811. In 1809 he was presented to the Rectory of Cheriton by Mrs. Gatehouse, and in 1819 to that of Stoke by Ch. Ch. Oxon.”

From The History and Antiquities of Somersetshire Volume 1, Parts 3-6 by William Phelps p324 in a section on tablets in North Cheriton church: “Sacred to the memory of the Rev. Robert Gatehouse, B.D. rector of this parish who died 16th September, 1824, in the 46th year of his age, beloved and lamented.”

From the burial register: Sarah Emily Gatehouse, aged 15, of Widcombe Terrace, was buried on 31 Mar 1838.

From the burial register: Sophia Elizabeth Phelps, aged 27, of Downton Lodge, Lymington, Hants, was buried on 21 Dec 1849. There is also a memorial inside the church.

The death of Catherine E Gatehouse, aged 83, was registered 1866/Q3 Fareham. From the burial register: Catherine Emily Gatehouse, aged 83, of Cosham (Hants), was buried on 13 Aug 1866.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 224 William Colson (1766- Beneath this Stone 1816) Lie the Remains of WILLIAM COLSON who died on Combe Down March 8th 1816 Aged 49

From the burial register: William Wilcox Colson, aged 49, of Coomb Down, Mn Coomb parish, was buried on 15 Mar 1816. 225 Mary Ann Gorton (1806- To the Memory of 1807) MARY ANN GORTON Daughter of JOHN and JANE GORTON John Gorton (1808- of this Parish 1811) who died May 18th 1807 Aged 6 Months John Gorton (1764- Also 1819) JOHN GORTON Son of the above who died Sept. 28: 1811. Jane Gorton (1765- Aged 3 Years 1824) Also Here rests the Remains of JOHN GORTON, Father of the above who departed this life March 15: 1819 Aged 54 Years Slab. Also Here rest the Remains of From the burial register: Mary Ann Gorden (sic), a child, was buried JANE GORTON on 20 May 1807. Wife of the above JOHN GORTON who departed this life From the burial register: John Gorton was buried on 2 Oct 1811. April 29th 1824 Aged 58 Years. From the burial register: John Gorton, aged 54, of the Red Lion Inn, Odd Down, was buried on 19 Mar 1819.

From the burial register: Jane Gorton, aged 58, of the Red Lion Inn, Odd Down, was buried on 5 May 1824.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 226 Susanna Bishop (1820- Sacred to the Memory of 1838) SUSANNA daughter of BENJAMIN and SOPHIA BISHOP Benjamin Bishop of Brighton, and the beloved niece of HENRY and SUSAN WILLIAMS Sophia Bishop of Gosport House, Laugharne Carmarthenshire Henry Williams It pleased Providence to summon To Himself her gentle and unoffending Susan Williams Spirit in the bloom of youth after short severe suffering She died at 3 Laura Place, BATH 12th Jan 1838, Aged 17.

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From the burial register: Susannah Bishop, aged 17, of Laura Place, Bathwick, was buried on 17 Jan 1838.

In the 1841 census at Bloomsbury Street, Brighton: Benjamin Bishop, aged 45, brick layer, born in Sussex, Sophia Bishop, aged 40, born in Sussex, and five presumed children.

In the 1851 census at 5 Bloomsbury Street, Brighton: Sophia Bishop, aged 49, widow, mangle woman, born at Brighton, children: Mary, aged 25, unmarried, invalid, born at Brighton, Henry, aged 14, plasterer, born at Brighton, and Susan, aged 10, born at Brighton, and a visitor. 227 James Frederic Elton J. F. E. (1810-1844)

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Names Inscriptions Notes 228 Robarts William Elton STUART COLVIN ELTON (1807-1861) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Stuart Colvin Elton LT COL ROBARTS WILLIAMS ELTON (1834-1847) LATE 59TH BENGAL N.I. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 12TH 1861 AGED 53 YEARS ― LT COL ROBARTS WILLIAM ELTON ― STUART COLVIN ELTON.

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From the burial register: Stewart (sic) Colvin Elton, aged 12, of 19 Queen Square, was buried on 28 Apr 1847.

From the burial register: Robarts William Elton, aged 53, of 5 Nelson Place, was buried on 18 Mar 1861. From the National Probate Calendar 1861: 4 April. Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of Robarts William Elton late of 5 Nelson-place Bath in the County of Somerset Esquire a retired Leiutenant-Colonel in Her Majesty’s Indian Army deceased who died 12 March 1861 at Nelson-place aforesaid were granted at the Principal Registry to Sara Dummett Elton of 5 Nelson-place aforesaid Widow the Relict of the said Deceased she having been first sworn. Effects under £450. Resworn at the Principal Registry under £1,000 Resworn June 1877, under £1,500.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 229 James Frederic Elton IN MEMORY OF (1810-1844) JAMES FREDERIC ELTON LATE LIEUTT OF H.M. 40TH REGT Robarts William Elton WHO DIED OCTR 30TH 1844 (1807-1861) AGED 34 LIEUTT COL ROBARTS WILLIAM Ashley Elton (1808- ELTON 59TH B.N.I. 1855) DIED AT BATH MARCH 12TH 1861 AGED 83 Stuart Colvin Elton STUART COLVIN (1834-1847) SECOND CHILD OF CAPTN ROBARTS WM ELTON OF THE H.E.I.C. 59TH REGT BENGAL N.I. AND OF ASHLEY, HIS WIFE AND NIECE OF THE ABOVE Headstone against the wall. JAMES ELTON, ESQR BORN 7TH MAY 1834. In the 181 census at Gloucester Place, Weston-super-Mare: Jemima DIED 23RD APRIL 1847. Holder, aged 50, ind[dependent], not born in Somerset, May Elton, aged 25, ind[dependent], not born in Somerset, Robert Elton, aged 30, ind[ependent], birthplace given as ‘Am’, Stewart Elton, aged 7, not born in Somerset, Robert Elton, aged 5, born in Somerset, James Elton, aged 1, not born in Soerset, and two servants.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 7 Nov 1844 p3: “Oct. 30, at his residence, Widcombe Crescent, Bath, in the 35th year of his age, James Frederic Elton, Esq. late of H. M. 40th regt., third son of Jacob Elton, Esq., of Witham, Essex, and nephew of the late Admiral Sir William Young, G.C.B., and Vice-Admiral of England.”

From the burial register: James Frederick Elton, aged 34, of Widcombe Crescent, was buried on 5 Nov 1844.

In the 1851 census at a lodging house at 4 Seymour Street, Walcot, Bath: Ashley Elton, aged 42, wife of Capt Elton Bengal Army, born Bar[ba]does, West Indies, and children: Robert W, aged 15, born at Lucknow, James T, aged 10, born at Lucknow, and Mary E, aged 8, born at Clevedon (Som).

The death of Ashley Elton was registered 1855/Q4 Marylebone.

From the burial register: Robarts William Elton, aged 53, of 5 Nelson Place, was buried on 18 Mar 1861.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the National Probate Calendar 1861: 4 April. Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of Robarts William Elton late of 5 Nelson-place Bath in the County of Somerset Esquire a retired Lieutenant-Colenel in Her Majesty’s Indian Army deceased who died 12 March 1861 at Nelson-place aforesaid were granted at the Principal Registry to Sara Dummett Elton of 5 Nelson-place aforesaid Widow the Relict of the said Deceasd she having been first sworn. Efffects under £450. Resworn at the Principal Registry under £1,000. Resworn June 1877, under £1,500. 230 Martha Minshull (1786- Underneath Lie Interred 1805) the Remains of MARTHER MINSHULL, who Elizabeth Rich (1745- departed this Life 1826) December 16th 1805 Aged 49 Years

ELIZABETH RICH Sister of the above named MARTHER MINSHULL died March 19th 1826 Aged 81.

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From the burial register: Martha Minshull was buried on 23 Dec 1805. Will of Martha Minshull, Spinster of Bath, Somerset, date 18 April 1806, PROB 11/1441.

From The Morning Post of Thu 23 Mar 1826 p3: “On Sunday, the 19th inst., in Paragon-buildings, Bath in the 82d year of her age, universally esteemed and respected, Mrs. Elizabeth Rich, widow of John Bewley Rich, Esq., formerly of Gray’s Inn, London.” From the burial register: Mrs Elizabeth Rich, aged 81, of Paragon Buildings, Bath, was buried on 25 Mar 1826. Will of Elizabeth Rich, Widow of Bath, Somerset, date 4 Apr 1826, PROB 11/1711.

The Foley Family Volume Two by Tony Freer Minshull p40, the will of Francis Minshull of Lambeth, Surrey refers to “my sister Elizabeth Rich, widow my sister Martha Minshull”.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 231 Eleanor Jabet (1755- Beneath this Stone 1818) Lie all that was mortal of ELLANOR wife of William Jabet (1759- WILLM JABET GENT 1832) who departed this life May 22nd 1818 Aged 62 Helen Jabet (-1832) Also Helen Jabet Twin daughter of the above who departed this life Dec. 21st 1832 “They fell asleep in the full assurance That Christ died for them”

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Baptised on 14 Mar 1791 at St John’s, Bordesley (Warks): William Coates Jabet, son of William & Eleanor Jabet.

From The Oxford Journal of Sat 6 Jun 1818 p4: “Aged 62, Mrs Jabet, wife of Mr. W. Jabet, late of Bordesley.” (The only entry in the burial register found is for Eleanor Lawrence, aged 62, of the Devonshire House Academy on 29 May 1818.)

From The Westmorland Gazette of Sat 10 Mar 1832: “Suddenly, on Wednesday last, at East Marton, Craven, Yorkshire, William Jabet, Esq. aged 72, father of the Rev. Wm. Coates Jabet.”

From The Westmorland Gazette of Sat 29 Dec 1832: “At Bath, on the 21st, Helen, daughter of the late William Jabet, Esq. and sister of the Rev. William Coates Jabet.” There was also a death notice in the Bath Chronicle of Thu 27 Dec 1832 p3. From the burial register: Helen Jabet, of Bartons Buildings, was buried on 29 Dec 1832.

Eighteen Practical Sermons Upon Interesting Subjects by William Jabet (1787) Late Lecturer of St. Bartholomew's Chapel, In Birmingham Printed by Pearson and Rollason; and sold by R. Baldwin, Pater-Noster Row, London.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 232 Sarah Luders (1765- In Memory of 1806) SARAH the wife of Alexander Luders Alexander Luders of this Parish (1756-1819) Knight of the Holy Roman Empire and Barrister at Law who died Dec 29th 1806 Aged 41 Also Alexander Luders Esqr who died 25th Nov A.D. 1819 Aged 63

Slab. The Luders family was originally from Hamburg and known as ‘von Lüders’. In the 18th century the British Hanoverian monarchy was an encouragement to some Germans to live in Britain, whether as part of the Army or as merchants. In Bath, for example, the property known as Abbey Church House was owned by Ernst Hetling/von Hetling and his name persists in the nearby Hetling House. From The Nobilities of Europe, by Melville Henry Massue marquis de Ruvigny, London: Melville & Co. 1910, pp 335-336: von LÜDERS, Theodore von Lüders [elder brother of David Lüders, a well-known portrait painter and eldest son of Hubert Lüders, of Hamburg, of a family who had been resident in that city since the commencement of the 17th century] entered the Russian Service about 1740, and came to England in 1746 as Secretary to the Russian Ambassador. He was afterwards Councillor of Embassy 23 Aug. 1760, and on the recall of Prince Alexander Golicyn‡ became Chargé d’Affaires and Acting Minister 9 Mar. 1762, being by letters patent, dated at Vienna 30 Sep. 1763, cr. by the Emperor Francis I, in consideration of his eminent services KNIGHT OF THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE, for himself and “his children and their children and children’s children of both sexes for now and evermore.” He had m. at the German Lutheran Church, Savoy, 19 Oct. 1749, Anne da. of (----) Berry, and d. at Bath 6 Dec. 1774, leaving issue two sons

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Names Inscriptions Notes and a da., who all remained in England and became British subjects. The eldest son, Theodore von Luders, Knight of the Empire, a Lieut. 20th Light Dragoons, d. unmar. at Leghorn 30 Sep. 1785; and the yr. Alexander von Luders, Knight of the Empire, a Bencher (1811) and Treasurer (1819) of the Inner Temple, and an Author of some note. d. at Bath 25 Nov. 1819, leaving as only son, the Rev. Alexander von Luders, Rector of Woolstone 1829-1851, who d. s.p.m. 25 Mar. 1851. His only da. and h. Penelope, a Lady of the Holy Roman Empire, m. as 2nd wife 29 Aug. 1840 Richard Temple of The Nash, co. Worcester, J.P., D.L., and d. 12 Sep. 1892, leaving issue. Her eldest son, Col. John Alexander Temple, of the Indian Army, is now heir-general of the von Luders, Hereditary Knights of the Empire. ‡ The name is usually spelled ‘Golitsyn’.

The family is also documented in the following: 1 Annals of Two Extinct Families of the 18th Century – Von Luders & Light by John Alexander Temple, F V White & Co, 1910 2 Famous Buildings of Bath and Somerset - No. 114 The Luders’ Family of Bath, by John Francis Meehan, published in parts in The Beacon Sep 1907 p 107; No. 115, Oct 1907 p 119; No. 116, Nov 1907 p131

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233 William Wilson (1736- WILLIAM WILSON Esqr 1807) Died April 10: 1807 Aged 70. Elizabeth Wilson (1740- 1807) Also ELIZABETH WILSON Relict of the above WILLIAM WILSON Esqr died October 12: 1807. Aged 69.

From the burial register: William Wilson Esqr was buried on 18 Apr 1807.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Mrs Elizabeth Wilson was buried on 22 Oct 1807. 234 Elizabeth Atkinson In memory of ELIZABETH (1763-1810) Wife of BENJAMIN ATKINSON of the City of Bath Brandy Merchant Benjamin Atkinson who departed this Life June 14th 1810 (1754-1827) Aged 47 Years This affectionate Wife Benjamin Atkinson this truly excellent Mother (1793-1827) and Sincere Friend bore a lingering illness of many Years Benjamin Ansty Bluett Alternate Hope & Alarm Atkinson (1824-1828) to her afflicted family From the burial register: Elizabeth Atkinson was buried on 22 Jun with exemplary patience & fortitude 1810. Thomas Dallimore Also to the memory of

(1795-1834) BENJAMIN ATKINSON From the burial register: Benjamin Atkinson, aged 73, of Stall Died Augt 22nd 1827 Aged 73 Street, Bath, was buried on 29 Aug 1827. Will of Benjamin Atkinson, An Affectionate Parent & sincere Friend Brandy Merchant of Bath, Somerset, date 4 Oct 1827, PROB and a truly Honest Man 11/1731. Also to the Memory of

BENJAMIN ATKINSON From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 20 Dec 1827: “Friday died, sudenly, Son of the above named Mr. Atkinson, wine-merchant, Stall-st.” From the burial register: BENJAMIN ATKINSON Benjamin Atkinson, aged 34, of Stall Street, Bath, was buried on Died Decr 14th 1827 Aged 34 24 Dec 1827. An Affectionate Husband Parent Friend

Also to the memory of his son From the burial book: Benjamin Anstey Bluett Atkinson, aged 3, of Benjamin Ansty Bluett Atkinson Stall Street, Bath, was buried on 4 Feb 1828. died Jany 24th 1828

Aged 3 Years From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 4 Sep 1835: “Aug. 31, at his Also to the Memory of residence, Sydenham Cottage, after a long and painful illness, Mr. THOMAS DALLIMORE Thos. Dallimore, aged 39.” From the burial register Thomas died Aug 31st 1834 Aged 39 Dalimore (sic), aged 39, of Sydenham Cottage, was buried on 5 Sep 1834. Will of Thomas Dallimore, Gentleman of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, date 16 Oct 1835, PROB 11/1852.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 235 Elizabeth Napier (1766- [IN MEMORY OF] 1833) [ELIZABETH NAPIER] [BELOVED WIFE OF] Charles James Napier COLONEL (1782-1853) CHARLES JAMES NAPIER DIED 31ST JULY 1833.

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Sir Charles James Napier was born in London on 10 Aug 1782, the eldest son of Colonel the Honorable George Napier (1751-1804). Married (1) Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Oakley, widow of Francis John Kelly. She died on 31 Jul 1833. Married (2) Frances, daughter of William Phillips of Carmarthenshire, widow of Richard Alcock RN. She died on 22 Jun 1872. He fought in the Peninsular War and was responsible for the conquering of Sind province in India (now in Pakistan) and for the ambigous one-word message ‘peccavi’ which is Latin for ‘I have sinned’. He was the first general to record names of private soldiers in his dispatches. There is a statue to him in Trafalgar Square. He lived for some time in Bath and, when his first wife died in 1833, he moved to Caen. He resettled in Bath with his second wife. He died on 29 Aug 1853 and was buried at the Garrison Chapel, Landport (Hants).

Will of Sir Charles James Napier, Lieutenant General in the Army of Oaklands, Hampshire, date 4 Nov 1853, PROB 11/2181.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Napier, aged 67, of Oldfield Lodge, was buried on 6 Aug 1833. 236 Florrie Brooks (1919- Miss Florrie Brooks This inscription appears in Alistair Durie’s survey. However no 2006) Woodland Grove Nursing Home memorial exists. Weston Park BNC 30/9/1919 D 4th Oct 2006 With great joy, she was faithful to the end.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 251 Bathia Duthie (1750- In Memory of 1821) MRS BATHIA DUTHIE relict of WILLIAM DUTHIE Esqr William Duthie of Cambusbarrow Stirlingshire who departed this life James Galloway on the 27th day of January 1821 Aged 71 Years. This tomb was erected by her Affectionate Son in Law Captn JAMES GALLOWAY Royal Navy

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 1 Feb 1821 p3: —Saturday, at the Bagatelle, near this city, the residence of her son-in-law, Capt. Galloway, R.N. Mrs. Bathia Duthie, aged 71, relict of Wm. Duthie, esq; of Cambusborrow, Strlingshire.

From the burial register: Bathia Duthie, aged 21, was buried on 2 Feb 1821. Will of Bathia Duthie, Widow of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, date 8 Mar 1821, PROB 11/1640.

There is a notice in The London Gazette of 9 Jul 1814 (No. 16915, p1398) concerning Captn James Galloway of HMS Dispatch regarding the capture of an American schooner in 1813 and the sharing of the proceeds. 252 Sarah Baxter (1789- SACRED 1849) To the Memory of SARAH BAXTER who departed this life October 14th 1849 BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD REV. 14:13V

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Sarah Baxter, aged 68, was registered 1849/Q4 Bath. From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 18 Oct 1849 p3: “Oct. 15, at 3, Bladud Buildings, after a painful illness of three weeks, aged 60, Sarah Baxter, for many years a faithful servant in Mrs. Gatehouse’s family.”

From the burial register: Sarah Baxter, aged 60, of 3 Bladud Buildings, was buried on 18 Oct 1849. 253 William Scott (1763- To the Memory of 1815) WILLIAM SCOTT, of Camden Place, who Alicia Mary Henrietta Departed this life Cotgrave (1804-1829) 13th July 1815, Aged 52. Edward Stone Cotgrave And Also his dear Daughter (1789-1868) ALICIA MARY HENRIETTA COTGRAVE the beloved wife of Elizabeth Scott (1771- CAPTAIN EDWARD STONE COTGRAVE 1851) of the Royal Navy She died at Bath on the 22nd Day of May 1829 Aged 24 Years None could be more sincerely and From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 20 Jul 1815 p3: “Thursday died, at affectionately beloved, which best his house in Camden-place, Wm. Scott, esq; brother of Tho. Scott, attests her worth: by her disconsolate esq; of Rock house.” Husband her irreparable loss will ever From the burial register: William Scott, aged 52, of Camden Place, be most sincerely felt & deeply deplored Walcot was buried on 17 Jul 1815.

And of ELIZABETH. Relict of From the burial register: Alicia Mary Henrietta Cotgrave, aged 24, the above WILLIAM SCOTT of Camden Place, Walcot, was buried on 28 May 1829. who died Novr 17th 1851 Aged 80. In the 1851 census at 15 Camden Place, ath: Elizabeth Scott, aged 77, widow, fundholder, born at Woolwich (Kent), Emily Wooley, aged 39, married, daughter, officer’s wife, born at Bath, and four servants.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Scott, aged 80, of Camden Place, was buried on 22 Nov 1851.

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Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1861 census at 21 Bennet Street, Bath: Edward S Cotgrave, aged 71, widower, lodger, Captain Royal Navy, born at New Chatham (Kent).

The death of Edward Stone Cotgrave, aged 79, was registered 1868/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1868: 24 November. The Will of Edward Stone Cotgrave late of the City of Bath Esquire a Captain in the Royal Navy deceased who died 31 October 1868 at 7 Great-Stanhope-street in the City aforesaid was proved at Bristol by the oaths of Robert Pavin Davies of Ridgeway near Narberth in the County of Pembroke Esquire and William George Duncan of Bradwell House near Stoney Stratford in the County of Buckngham Esquire the Executors. Effects under £25,000. 254 Philip Bennet (1735- ...... 1774) ...... ¦ BEN...... SON OF ...... DEPAR...... DAY OF FEBRY 1774 AGED 38 YEARS

Detached oval plaque (26” high x 21” wide) in white marble, originally held by clamps. Two square plaques to his mother and step-mother, which fitted into the recesses on the front, are missing.

The reconstruction of the wording by Alistair Durie is: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF PHILIP BENNET SON OF PHILIP BENNET WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRY 1774 AGED 38 YEARS

From the burial register: Philip Bennett Esq was buried in [a] vault on 12 Feb 1774.

See internal memorials

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Names Inscriptions Notes 255 Beatrice Mary Lane SACRED (1821-1838) to the Memory of BEATRICE MARY Daughter of Robert Lane (1785- ROBERT LANE Esqr 1873) of the Ryelands in the county of HEREFORD who died on the 8th of June 1838, Aged 17 Years

From the burial register: Beatrice Mary Lane, aged 17, of Bennet Street, Bath, was buried on 13 May 1838.

Robert Lane of Ryelands was a Land Tax Commissioner was Herefordshire and in 1841 High Sheriff for Herefordshire.

The death of Robert Lane, aged 85, was registered 1873/Q3 Leominster. From the Natonal Probate Calendar 1873: 28 August. The Will of Robert Lane late of Ryelands in the Parish of Leominster in the County of Hereford who died 24 Jul 1873 at Ryeland was proved at Hereford by Theophilus William Lane of Ryelands Esquire the Son one of the Executors. Effects under £14,000. Resworn July 1874 under £12,000. 256 Sophia Nagle (1768- In memory of 1844) ...... AGLE who died June 12th 1844 Aged 76 Years.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Sophia Nagle, aged 76, was registered 1844/Q2 Bath. From the burial register: Sophia Nagle, aged 76, of Southcote (sic) Place, was buried on 20 Jun 1844. 257 Andrew Montgomery North: (1793-1863) ANDREW MONTGOMERY ESQRE LATE INSPECTOR GENERAL Selina Ellen Pelly OF HOSPITALS (1818-1852) OF THE BOMBAY ARMY DIED AT BATH John Hinde Pelly (1811- FEBRUARY 16TH 1863 1857) AGED 69 “FALLEN ASLEEP IN CHRIST” Emma Augusta “IT IS WELL” Montgomery (1808- 1874) East: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF SELINA ELLEN WIFE OF Tower. JOHN HINDE PELLY ESQRE BOMBAY CIVIL SERVICE In the 1861 census at 19 Marlborough Buildings, Walcot, Bath: WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE Andrew Montgomery, aged 67, Ret I Gl Hospitals, Bombay, born at AT BATH Enniskillen, Ireland, wife Emma A, aged 47, born at Hythe (Kent), FEB 11TH 1852 Suzanne Richards, aged 49, unmarried, sister-in-law, fundholder, SINCERELY & DESERVEDLY LAMENTED born at Hythe, and three servants. HER SUN HAS GONE DOWN WHILST IT WAS YET DAY JEREMIAH CHAP. 15:9V The death of Andrew Montgomery, aged 69, was registered 1863/Q1 Bath. From the burial register: Andrew Montgomery, aged West: 69, of Marlborough Buildings, was buried on 21 Feb 1863. SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF The death of Emma Augusta Montgomery, aged 65, was registered EMMA AUGUSTA 1874/Q1 Bath. From the burial register: Emma Augusta RELICT OF Montgomery, aged 65, of 19 Milsom Street, was buried on 16 Jan ANDREW MONTGOMERY ESQRE 1874. WHOSE REMAINS LIE INTERRED IN THIS VAULT The John Hinde Pelly referred to on the monument was born on 26 DIED AT BATH 12TH JAN 1874 Sep 1811, eledest son of John Hinde Pelly and Elizabeth Lewis. On AGED 65 30 Sep 1835 he married Selina Ellen Richards. “I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETH” The death of Selina Ellen Pelly, aged 33, was registered 1852/Q1 Bath. From the burial register: Selina Ellen Pelly, aged 33, of Brock Street, was buried on 19 Feb 1852.

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Names Inscriptions Notes John Hinde Pelly, aged 66, was buried at All Souls Cemetery, Kensal Green on 22 Mar 1852. Will of John Hinde Pelly, formerly of the East India Companys Bombay Civil Service of Woodlands near Wrington, Somerset, date 9 Jun 1852, PROB 11/2155.

From the British Medical Journal of 25 May 1855 p494: UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS. List of gentlemen who had the Degree of Doctor of Medicine conferred upon them May 4th, 1855 ... MANTELL, Alfred Adams, M.R.C.S. and L.A.C., H.E.I.C.S., Bitton, Gloucestershire

From Gentleman’s Magazine of Jul 1855 p87 in a list of marriages: At St. John's Notting hill, Alfred Adams Mantell. esq. M.D. Bengal Service, eldest son of F.R. Mantell, esq. of Bitton, Glouc. to Mary- Anne, only dau. of the late E.N. Kendall, Lieut. R.N.

From the British Medical Journal of 29 May 1858 p441: MANTELL. On March 29th, at Balasore, Bengal, of cholera, Mary Anne, wife of Alfred A. Mantell, M.D., H.E.I.C.S & aged 23.

In the Bombay Times of 28 Jun 1859 (transcribed by Audrey Green) is the report of the following marriage: At Bath (England), on the 3rd May A A Mantell Esq MD Bengal Army, to Miss Eliza Eugenia, second daughter of the late John Hinde Pelly Esq, Bombay Civil Service.

The marriage of Alfred Adams Mantell to Eliza Eugenia Pelly was registered 1859/Q2 Bath.

From the British Medical Journal of 4 May 1895 p1010 concerning Saville Marriott Pelly (1819-1895): SURGEON-GENERAL SAVILLE MARRIOTT PELLY, C.B., F.R.C.S. THE death of Surgeon-General Pelly, which occurred at Woodstock House, Lee, Kent, removes one of the most distinguished among the senior members of the Indian Medical Service. He was the last surviving son of the late Judge John Hinde Pelly, of the Indian Civil Service, and a brother of the late Major-General Sir Lewis Pelly, K.C.B., K.C.S.I., M.P. He was one of seven sons, six of whom reached manhood and entered one or other of Her Majesty's

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Names Inscriptions Notes Services, and of these three attained to the rank of general officers. Born in India, he was sent to England for education, and made his home at Upton, in Essex with his cousin Sir Henry Pelly, the President of the Hudson Bay Company, after whom Fort Pelly, the Pelly river, and Lake Pelly take their names.

PELLY, Major-General Sir Lewis, K.C.B., K.C.S.I., son of the late John Hinde Pelly, Esq., of Hyde House, Gloucestershire, was born in 1825. He has had a long and distinguished career, especially in India. He served as Assistant- Resident at the Court of the Guicowar, prosecuted the Khutput inquiries before the Commission under Sir James Outram in 1851 ; was in the Civil Service of Sinde from 1852 to 1855, and was personal assistant to the Commissioner in 1856. He was Aide-de-Camp to General John Jacob, who commanded the cavalry in the Persian Expedition in 1857. He served as political secretary to Sir James Outram during the same Expedition. He was Major of Brigade of the Sinde Frontier Force in 1858, Secretary of Legation at the Court of Persia in 1859 and Charge d' Affaires at the same Court in 1860. He served on a special mission through Persia, Herat, Afghanistan, and Beloochistan, in 1360 and 1801 ; was on special duty at Calcutta with Lord Canning in 1861 ; went on a mission to the Comoro Islands in 1861 ; became Political Agent at Zanzibar in 1861 and 1B62 258 Timothy Conyers (1790- East: 1850) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF REVD TIMOTHY CONYERS OF GUYERS, WILTS WHO DIED AT BRIGHTON AUGST 26TH 1850, AGED 60 VALUED BY ALL THOSE WHO KNEW HIM LOVED & VALUED BEST BY THOSE WHO KNEW HIM BEST AND LONGEST.

South (below a carving of a beaver, his crest): TIS LITTLE YET SEEMS IN TRUTH AS IF THE QUIET BONES WERE BLEST Tower surmounted by a covered urn. The beaver is the crest of the AMONG FAMILIAR NAMES TO REST family. AND IN THE PLACES OF HIS YOUTH Wiltshire and Swindon Archives D/1/14/1/29 in a list of ordination papers: 1816 Timothy Conyers, residing at Lacock (deacon).

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Names Inscriptions Notes From Alumni Cantabrigienses: Timothy Conyers Adm. pens. at ST CATHARINE'S, Oct. 9, 1813. Matric. Michs. 1813. Ord. deacon (London for Salisbury) Jan. 7, 1816.

The death of Timothy Conyers was registered 1850/Q3 Brighton. From the Western Times of Sat 31 Aug 1850 p5 in a list of deaths: “August 26, at Brighton, the Rev. Timothy Conyers, of Guyers House, Wilts, and 15, Bennet-street, Bath, deeply regretted.” From the burial register: Timothy Conyers, aged 60, of Bennet Street, was buried on 3 Sep 1850.

Will of Reverend Timothy Conyers, Clerk of Corsham, Wiltshire, date 23 Oct 1850, PROB 11/2120.

Guyers House is at Pickwick, Corsham (Wilts). It is now a hotel and conference centre. 259 Anne Bright (1795- SACRED 1842) to the memory of MISS ANNE BRIGHT Henrietta Bright (1755- who died at PERRY MEAD 1842) the 4th January 1842, Aged 48. Elizabeth Clarke (1796- Also 1853) to the memory of her MOTHER MRS BRIGHT, Thomas Pickering who departed this life on Clarke (1787-1862) the 7TH of February 1842 Aged 88. Also to the memory of ELIZABETH (Daughter of the above) From the burial register: Anne Bright, aged 47, of Perrymead, was and the beloved Wife of buried on 11 Jan 1842. CAPTAIN PICKERING CLARKE. R.N. OF PERRY MEAD From the burial register: Henrietta Bright, aged 87, of Perrymead, who departed this life on was buried on 12 Feb 1842. the 18th February 1853 Aged 56. From the burial register: Elizabeth Clark (sic), aged 56, of ― Perrymead, was buried on 23 Feb 1853. Yea though I walk thro’ the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for thou are with me

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Names Inscriptions Notes and thy rod and thy staff comfort me. The death of Thomas Pickering Clarke, aged 74, was registered ―•― 1862/Q1 Bath. From the burial register: Thomas Pickering Clarke, And of the above aged 74, of Bathwick Hill, was buried on 18 Jan 1862. THOMAS PICKERING CLARKE who died at Bath, January 11TH 1862, Other members of the Clarke family are buried in Bath Abbey Aged 74 Cemetery. ―•― 260 Lucy Satterthwaite SACRED (1798-1849) TO THE MEMORY OF LUCY THIRD DAUGHTER OF John Satterthwaite JOHN SATTERTHWAITE ESQRE OF LANCASTER Sarah Satterthwaite DIED APRIL 6TH 1849 (1771-1852) ALSO TO SARAH RELICT OF JOHN SATTERTHWAITE ESQRE WHO DIED JULY 11TH 1852 IN HER 82ND YEAR

Will of John Satterthwaite of Lancaster, Lancashire, date 21 Apr 1808, PROB 11/1478.

The death of Lucy Satterthwaite, aged 50, was registered 1849/Q2 Bath. From the burial register: Lucy Satterthwaite, aged 51, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 12 Apr 1849.

In the 1851 census at 15 Prior Park Buildings: Sarah Satterthwaite, aged 80, widow, annuitant, born in London, Eliza Prideaux, aged 50, widow, daughter, annuitant, born at Blackheath (Kent), and a servant.

The death of Sarah Satterthwaite, aged 81, was registered 1852/Q3 Bath. From the burial register: Sarah Satterthwaite, aged 81, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 14 Jul 1852. 261

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Names Inscriptions Notes This is known as the Bowden tomb. The urn is worn and no inscripton was found. There are the following entries in the burial register:  Sarah Bowden, aged 34, of Regent Terrace, was buried on 10 Sep 1826.  Clara Valpy Bowden, aged 22, of Butt Ash Cottage, was buried on 11 Aug 1841. From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 12 Aug 1841 p3: “August 7, in this city, in her 23rd year, Clara Valpy, the youngest daughter of the late James Bowden, Esq., of Bury Hall, Edmonton.”  John Bowden, aged 49, of Pulteney Road, was buried on 29 Dec 1848.  Frederick Bowden, aged 24, of Claverton Street, was buried on 14 Dec 1851.  George Bowden, aged 16, of Princes Bdgs, found drowned, was buried on 30 Jul 1854.  Gertrude Bowden, aged 62, of Northumberland Buildings, was buried on 8 Jul 1861. From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 18 Jul 1861 p5: “July 5, Mrs Gertrude Bowden, of 5, Northumberland Place, aged 62.” From the 1861 census, a fruiterer.

The most obivous candidate is Clara Valpy Bowden. She was baptised on 1 Jul 1819 at All Saints, Edmonton, daughter of James & Clara Bowden, of Bury Hall, father’s occuaption: esquire, date of birth: 19 Jan 1819.

There were notices in The London Gazette of 13 Feb 1872 (Issue 23827) p570 regarding the estates of “Margaret Bowden, late of Butt Ash Cottage, in the parish of Widcombe and Lyncombe, in the county of Somerset, Spinster (who died on the 21st day of January,1865” and “Clara Valpy Bowden, late of Butt Ash Cottage, in the parish of Widcombe and Lyncombe, in the county of Somerset, Spinster (who died on the 7th day of August,1840”. (Clearly, the year of 1840 is incorrect.)

The death of Margaret Bowden, aged 58, was registered 1865/Q1 Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 262 Edward George East: Peacock (1837-1913) EDWARD GEORGE PEACOCK DIED NOVEMBER 24TH 1913. AGED 76. Sarah Anne Peacock (1837-1926) South: SARAH ANNE PEACOCK Marjorie Jeffs (1893- DIED JAN. 5TH 1926. 1954) West: Ethel Mary Peacock MARJORIE JEFFS GRANDDAUGHTER (1876-1959) DIED APRIL 16TH 1954.

North: ETHEL MARY PEACOCK, YOUNGEST DAUGHTER DIED JAN. 9TH 1959. Edging with concrete covering.

The birth of Ethel Mary Peacock was registered 1876/Q2 Bath.

In the 1881 census at Oak Cottage (near Jacobs Ladder), Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Edward G Peacock, aged 43, fishmonger, poultere &c, born at Bath, wife Sarah A, aged 43, born at Bath, children: Annie M, aged 21, born at Bath, Fred Geo, aged 18, born at Bath, and Ethel M, aged 4, born at Bath, and two servants.

In the 1901 census at Bewdley Villa, Prior Park Road, Bath: Edward Geo Peacock, aged 63, fishmonger poulterer etc – employer, born at Bath, wife Sarah Anne, aged 63, born at Bath, daughter Ethel Mary, aged 24, born at Bath, Jesse Charles Peacock, aged 65, married, brother, engineer machinst – employer, born at Bath, and two servants.

The death of Edward G Peacock, aged 76, was registered 1913/Q4 Bath. From the burial register: Edward George Peacock, aged 76, of Bewdley Villa, Widcombe, was buried on 27 Nov 1913. Memorial inside the church.

The death of Sarah Anne Peaock, aged 88, was registered 1926/Q1 Bath. From the burial register: Sarah Anne Peacock, aged 83 (!), of Oriel house, Prior Park Road, Widcombe, was buried on 9 Jan 1926. Memorial inside the church.

The death of Marjorie Jeffs, aged 60, was registered 1954/Q2 Norton. From the burial register: Marjorie Jeffs, aged 60, of High

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Names Inscriptions Notes Street, Timsbury near Bath, was cremated at Arno's Vale on 20 Apr 1954 and her ashes buried on 21 Apr 1954. From the National Probate Calendar 1954: JEFFS Marjorie of The Post Office Timsbury Somersetshire widow died 15 April 1954 at The Memorial Hospital Paulton Somersetshire Administration Bristol 16 August to Martin Huntley Jeffs sub-postmaster. Effects £397 7s. 8d.

The death of Ethel M Peacock, aged 82, was registered 1959/Q1 Bath. No entry found in the burial register. Burial of ashes. From the National Probate Calendar 1959: PEACOCK Ethel Mary of Oriel House 71 Prior Park Road Bath spinster died 9 January 1959 Probate Bristol 23 February to Austin Gerald Comyn Kng solicitor and Herbert Henry Peacock bank clerk. Effects £18070 6s. 9d.

See memorial inside the church. 263 Arthur Pelham Atherley IN MEMORY (1822-1847) OF ARTHUR PELHAM ATHERLEY ESQUIRE WHO DIED ON THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1847 IN THE 26TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.

The National Archives TS 21/631: Certificate of baptism of Arthur Pelham Atherley, 19 Aug. 1822.

From The United Service Journal 1840 Part I p430: 30th [Regt.]- Arthur Pelham Atherley, Gent. to be Ens. by purch. vice Molland, app. to 44th Foot.

From The Times of Wed 24 Nov 1847: “On the 20th inst., at Bath, Arthur Pelham Atherley, Esq., eldest son of the Rev. Arthur Atherley, vicar of Heavitree, Devon.”

From the burial register: Arthur Pelham Atherley, aged 25, of Beaufort Buildings East, St Saviours, Walcot, was buried on 27 Nov 1847. Will of Arthur Pelham Atherley of Beaufort Buildings Bath, Somerset, date 26 Jan 1848, PROB 11/2067.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 264 Mary Matilda Wyatt MARY MATILDA WYATT (1779-1847) LATE OF CLAPHAM SURREY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE Emily Louisa Wyatt 12TH OF APRIL 1847 (1790-1859) AGED 67

EMILY LOUISA WYATT DIED APRIL 30TH 1859 AGED 69

LOOKING UNTO JESUS HEB XII:2V

Baptised on 29 Jul 1790 at St Mary Abchurch, London: Emily Louisa, daughter of John & Sarah Wyatt, adte of birth: 24 Jun 1790.

From the burial register: Mary Matilda Wyatt, aged 67, of Somerset Cottage, was buried on 28 Apr 1847.

From the burial register: Emily Louisa Wyatt, aged 69, of Cambridge House, was buried on 5 May 1859. From the National Probate Calendar 1859: 16 June. The Will of Emily Louisa Wyatt formerly of Clapham in the County of Surrey and late of Bath in the County of Somerset Spinster deceased who died 30 April 1859 at Bath aforesaid was proved at Bristol by the oaths of Eleanor Emily Wyatt and Eliza Anne Wyatt both of Cambridge House Widcombe- hill Bath aforesaid Spinsters the Nieces and the surviving Executrixes. Effects under £1,000. 265 Frances Jane Hulbert East: (1832-1835) SACRED TO THE MEMORY Rosa Alice Hulbert OF (1828-1847) FRANCES JANE SECOND DAUGHTER OF John Hulbert (1801- JOHN AND JANE ROSE HULBERT 1853) WHO DIED AT STOCKWELL SURREY ON THE 16TH FEBY 1835 Jane Rose Hulbert AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS (1808-1887) NOT LOST BUT GONE [BEFORE]

South: HERE ALSO ARE DEPOSITED

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Names Inscriptions Notes THE REMAINS OF JANE ROSE HULBERT Upper layer pitched 4 ways. THE WIFE OF JOHN HULBERT ESQRE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 8TH OF DECEMBER 1887 No entry in the burial register for Frances Jane Hulbert who died IN THE 80TH YEAR OF HER AGE in 1835. THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED The death of Rosa Alice Hulbert was registered 1847/Q1 Bath. From North: the burial register: Nora (!) Alice Hilbert, aged 16, of 10 Pulteney HERE ALSO ARE DEPOSITED Street, Bath, was buried on 20 Feb 1847. WITH THOSE OF HIS CHILDREN THEIR FATHER JOHN HULBERT ESQRE In the 1851 census at 8 Sussex Place, Paddington, London: John OF LONDON Hulbert, aged 50, tea & colonial broker, born at Rodborne Cheney HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 29TH JANUARY 1853 (Wilts), wife Jane, aged 42, born in London, and three servants. IN THE 52ND YEAR OF HIS AGE. From the burial register: John Hulbert, aged 51, of Sussex terrace, West: Paddington, was buried on 5 Feb 1853. Memorial inside the church. Will of John Hulbert, Tea Broker of Mincing Lane, City of London, ROSA ALICE HULBERT date 1 Mar 1853, PROB 11/2168. WHO DIED AT BATH 12: FEB: 1847 IN THE 18TH YEAR OF HER AGE In the 1881 census at 20 Kensington Gardens Terrace, London: Jane R Hulbert, aged 72, widow, income from landed property, born in Middlesex, Ann Williamson, aged 69, unmarried, sister, income from landed proprerty, born in Middlesex, William H Williamson, aged 66, unmarried, brother, income from landed property, born in Middlesex, a niece and three servants.

The death of Jane Rose Hulbert, aged 79, was registered 1887/Q4 Paddington. From the burial register: Jane Rose Hulbert, aged 79, of 20 Kensington Garden Terrace, was buried on 13 Dec 1887. From the National Probate Calendar 1888: 11 January. The Will with a Codicil of Jane Rose Hulbert late of 20 Kensington-gardens-terrace Hyde Park in the County of Middlesex Widow who died 8 December 1887 at 20 Kensington-gardens-terrace was proved at the Principal Registry by William Henry Williamson of 20 Kensington-gardens- terrace Esquire the Brother and William Brown of Old-Broad-street in the City of London Wholesale Stationer the Executors. Personal Estate £15,147 6s. 4d. Resworn September 1888 £15,512 4s. 2d.

See memorial 4 in the church.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 266 Arthur Annesley Vachell North: (1896-1949) ARTHUR ANNESLEY VACHELL BORN DEC. 6TH 1896 DIED JUN 8TH 1949 Horace Annesley ― Vachell (1861-1955) HORACE ANNESLEY VACHELL BORN OCT. 30TH 1861 DIED JAN 10TH 1955. Arthur Honywood ― Vachell (1864-1933) South: Lydie Vachell (1895- ARTHUR HONYWOOD VACHELL,

1982) OF WIDCOMBE MANOR. st TH ST In the 1900 census at North 1 Street, San Jose, California: Guy C BORN NOV 8 1864, DIED JUNE 1 1933 Vachell, aged 31, born in Oct 1868 in England, occupation: real LET HIM COME INTO HIS GARDEN estate, wife Josephine, aged 26, married 7 years 1 child, born in

Jun 1874 in California, son Arthur A, aged 3, born in Dec 1896 in West: California. LYDIE

DAUGHTER OF In the 1911 census at a school at Oakham, Rutland: Arthur Vachell, HORACE aged 14, boarder at school, born in California. WIFE OF ARTHUR

CALIFORNIA 1895. From the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica: IRELAND 1982. HORACE ANNESLEY VACHELL (1861-), English novelist and playwright, was born at Sydenham, Kent, Oct. 30 1861. Educated at Harrow and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, he received a commission in the Rifle Brigade in 1883. In 1894 he published his first novel, and in 1897 the first to make its mark, viz. A Drama in Sunshine. Subsequent novels included John Charity (1900); Brothers (1904) and The Hill (1905), both Harrow school stories; The Waters of Jordan (1908) and The Fourth Dimension (1920). He is the author of many plays, some, such as Searchlights (1915) and The Case of Lady Camber (1915) original; others, such as Her Son (1907) and Quinney's (1915), dramatizations of his own novels, or like Fishpingle (1916), afterwards issued as novels; whilst others again, e.g. Who is He? (1915) and The House of Peril (1919), were dramatized versions of novels by other authors.

In the 1920 census at Carmel, Montery county, California: Arthur H Vachell, aged 55, single, immigrated in 1884, born in England, landscape artist, and Arthur A Vachell, aged 23, single, nephew, born in California, father born in Belgium, mother born in California, no occupation.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the National Probate Calendar 1933: VACHELL Arthur Honywood of Widcombe Manor Bath died 1 June 1933 at the Imperial Hotel Exmouth Devonshire Probate Bristol 16 September to Horace Annesley Vachell novelist. Effects £13964 0s. 5d.

From the National Probate Calendar 1949: VACHELL Arthur Annesley of Widcombe Manor Bath died 8 June 1949 at The Royal United Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 2 September to Horace Annesley Vachell author. Effects £2137 19s. 3d.

There is a photograph of Arthur Annesley Vachell and Lydie Lyttelton Vachell (née Vachell), wife of Arthur Annesley Vachell at the National Portrait Gallery.

From the National Probate Calendar 1955: VACHELL Horace Annesley of Manor Farm Widcombe Bath died 10 January 1955 Probate Bristol 6 April to Lydie Lyttleton Annesley Vachell widow, Effects £25583 4s. 11d.

This plot was originally intended for Walter Savage Landor (1775- 1864) who used to meet his true love here. He died at Florence and is buried in the English cemetery there. From the wikipedia entry for him “Landor travelled the country in constant debt, spending much time at Bath. Here he met Sophia Jane Swift, who was already engaged to her cousin Godwin Swifte, whom she married despite Landor's ardent entreaties in 1803. He called her Ianthe and wrote some of his most beautiful love poems to her.”

Correspondence between Landor and John Forster in 1858 made it clear that he intended to be buried here but the family’s unwillingness to pay for the burial plot led to him being buried in Florence. Walter John Landor (1827-1893), his second son, paid for the grave but the family declined to have his body brought back from Italy. Walter Landor intended using the grave for himself but, when he died at Rugeley (Staffs), on 22 Aug 1893, he was not buried here.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 267 Charles Lewis (1759- [CHARLES] LEWIS 1793) DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 12TH 1793 AGED 34 Ann Lewis (1769-1794) LIKEWISE ANN HIS WIFE WHO DIED JAN 26TH 1794 Martha Lewis (1792- AGED 25 YEARS 1793) [MARTHA &] ANN DAUGHTERS

[OF CHARLES] & ANN LEW[IS] A slab in poor condition with some text remaining. Now illegible. Ann Lewis (1793-1794) [MARTHA] DIED [FEB 1793] [AGED] 6 MONTHS [ANN DIED] MARCH 1794 [AGED 4 MONTHS] 268

Headstone. Completely delaminated.

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Crypt A small number of stones were found incorporated into the moat wall or as cap stone in a later tomb during the 1995 excavations prior to the stabilisation of the eastern part of the adjoining north wall. This was carried out by the Bath Archaeological Trust. On entering the crypt the three main stones are to the left of the door. To the right of the door are a group of pieces of masonry. Names Inscriptions Notes 270

(TAB 95/38) a very worn stone with only a few disjointed words in English and Lation and discernible and with initial S.C. Although not found together, it is possible that this is the footstone to grave 273 (see below), that is, the headstone of Simon Clement. Further information is given in the excavation report. 271 Ann Clement (-1705) HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ANN THE (WIFE OF] John Clement IOHN CLEMENT OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE Thomas Clement (- THE .. DAY OF MAY 1705 1704) ÆTATIS 3_ ALSO HERE LYETH THE BODY OF THOMS THEYER SON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE 1ST 1704 ÆTATIS 10 WEEKS

(TAB 95/39) The age could be 30 or 36.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Thomas Clement was buried on 4 Mar 1704 in [the] crypt.

From the burial register: Anne Clement was buried on 2 Jun 1704 in [the] crypt. 272 Thomas Fisher (-1751) Here lieth ye body of THOS ye SON Joseph Fisher of JOS & QUIRINA FISHER he died July ye 18th 1751 Quirina Fisher AGED 2 WEEKS Also MARGARET their Daughter Margaret Fisher (1754- died Octr ye [3rd] 1756 1756) Aged 1 year 10 months. Also SARAH their daughter Sarah Fisher (-1757) Died September ye __ 1757 Aged 1_ Weeks

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No entry found in the burial register for Thomas Fisher in 1751.

From the burial register: Margaret, daughter of Joseph Fisher, was buried on 4 Oct 1756.

From the burial register: Sarah, daughter of Joseph Fisher was buried on 28 Aug 1757 in [the] crypt. (There is a mismatch in months.)

From the burial register Quino (sic) Fisher was buried on 18 Mar 1766. 273 Simon Clement (-1697) [Here] Lyeth ye B[ODY OF SONE] of IOH[N CLEMENT] of this P[arish who died] this [9th day of March] 1697/8

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Names Inscriptions Notes 274 [In] Memory ...... the Wife of of this Parish ...... after a long ...... Aged 72 ......

Part of a headstone.

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Vestry Ledger stones found embedded in the Upper Vestry floor when the carpet there was renewed in 2013. There are now inaccessible.

Names Inscriptions Notes 275 George Alfred George Alfred BENGOUGH 3rd son of Henry & Louisa Born Nov 7th 1836. Died Feb Ledger stone, damaged at the base. Bengough (1836-1839) 8th 1839 Also Louisa, wife of Henry Bengough who died ..... From the burial register: George Alfred Bengough, aged 2 years Louisa Bengough (1795- 3 months, of Widcombe Crescent, was buried on 12 Feb 1839. 1871) In the 1841 census at 4 Raby Place, Bathwick, bath: Henry Henry Bengough (1795- Bengough, aged 45, ind[ependent], not born in Somerset, Louisa 1848) Bengough, aged 40, not born in Somerset, and three servants.

From the burial register: Henry Bengough, aged 53, of Raby Place, was buried on 25 Nov 1848.

In the 1851 census at The Cottage, Victoria Park, Walcot, Bath: Elizabeth Ranking, aged 60, unmarried, mortgagee, born at Hampstead (Middx), Louisa Bengough, aged 54, widow, fundholder, born at Cranbrook (Kent), and two servants.

From the burial register: Louisa Bengough, aged 75, of 5 Frederick Place, Clifton, was buried on 13 May 1871. 276 Rose Harman (1803- In this grave are deposited the remains of Rose – beloved wife of Edward Ledger stone. 1836) Beversham Harman M.D. died Feb 9 1836 aged 32 From the burial register: Mary Harman, aged 3 years 3 months, Edward Beversham Mary Harman d Apr 15 1833 aged 5 years 3 mnths of Darlington Street, Bathwick, was buried on 20 Apr 1833. Harman (1802-1864) Louisa Maria Harman d. Feb 28 1837 aged 13 mths Elizabeth B Harman d. May 9 1848 aged 16 years. From the burial register: Rose Harman, aged 32, of Paragon Mary Harman (1828- Bldgs, Bath, was buried on 16 Feb 1837. 1833) From the burial register: Louisa Maria Harman, aged 13 months, Louisa Maria Harman of Paragon Buildings, Bath, was buried on 2 Mar 1837. (1837-1837) The marriage of Edward Beversham Harman was registered Elizabeth Beversham 1843/Q1 Dursley. Harman (1831-1848) From the burial register: Elizabeth Beversham Harman, aged 16, of St Michael’s parish, was buried on 15 May 1848.

The death of Edward Beversham Harman was registered 1864/Q1 Thetford. From the grant of probate he died on 6 Jan 1864 at 119

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Names Inscriptions Notes Weeting Rectory (Norfolk). Buried, aged 61, in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 2H1). In the same grave are Catharine Esther Harman (1804-1847) and Beversham Harman (1833-1852).

From Alumni Cantabrigiensis: Edward Beversham Harman Adm. Gell.-Com. at CAIUS, Nov. 6, 1830. S. of Beversham [merchant], of Ireland [and Mary Conolley]. B. Sept. 1802, at Cork. Adm. at Trinity College, Dublin, Nov. 6, 1820, age 19. Matric. Michs. 1830. Previously in medical practice at Midhurst, Sussex. M.D. (Edin.). Latterly for some years a physician at Bath. Retired and lived in London. Married (1), 1827, Rose Morey; (2nd marriage not recorded). Author, Disputatio medica inauguralis de ascite abdominali.... Died Jan. 6, 1866, at Weeting, Norfolk. Buried at Bath. (Venn, II. 213.)

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Cremation Plots Northern

An area north-west of the main door. The numbers of the plots are fairly arbitrary.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 51 Jack Clement Armes JACK CLEMENT ARMES (1916-1963) Vicar of this Parish 1956-63. Died 10th December 1963 Aged 47 Years

Plaque on the northern wall. The ashes are in the grass in front of the plaque. The birth of Jack C Armes was registered 1916/Q1 Norwich.

The marriage of Jack C Armes to Joan Fleming was registered 1950/Q3 Carlisle.

The death of Jack C Armes, aged 47, was registered 1963/4 Bath. 23 Rosemary Nicola ROSEMARY NICOLA George (1964-1971) GEORGE 25TH MARCH 1964 7TH JULY 1971.

The death of Rosemary Nicola George, born on 25 Mar 1964, was registered 1971/Q3 St Pancras.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 24 Violet Smith (1908- VIOLET SMITH 1981) 1908 – 1981

The death of Violet Lilian Smith, born on 7 Apr 1908, was registered 1981/Jun Bath. 25 Alison Jane Davies ALISON (1967-1968) JANE DAVIES BORN 19 JAN 1967 DIED 16 AUG 1968

The birth of Alison Jane Davies was registered 1967/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Rowe. The death of Alison J Davies, aged 1, was registered 1968/Q3 Bath. 26 Eric Walter Frank ERIC WALTER FRANK Smart (1917-1985) SMART 1917 – 1985

The birth of Eric W F Smart was registered 1917/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Gover. The marriage of Eric Walter Frank Smart to Pamel Mavis Taylor at the Methodist Church, Shakespeare Avenue, Bath was registered 1953/Q2 Bath. 123

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The death of Eric Walter F Smart, born on 25 Jan 1917, was registered 1985/Oct Bath. 27 David Michael Davies DAVID (1918-1969) MICHAEL DAVIES 30 DEC. 1918 27 MAY 1969

The death of David Michael Davies, born on 30 Dec 1918, was registered 1969/Q2 Bath. 28 Orlando Nelson Weeks ORLANDO NELSON (1898-1974) WEEKS 22ND AUG. 1898, 17TH MARCH 1974.

The birth of Orlando Nelson Weeks was registered 1898/Q4 Totnes. The birth of Ivy Millicent Prout was registered 1899/Q2 Kingsbridge.

The marriage of Orlando N Weeks to Ivy M Prout was registered 1923/Q3 Kingsbridge.

The death of Orlando Nelson Weeks, born on 22 Aug 1898, was registered 1974/Q1 Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 29 Caroline Ruby Weeks CAROLINE (1897-1969) RUBY WEEKS 11TH NOV. 1897 5TH SEPT. 1969

The death of Caroline Ruby Weeks, born on 11 Nov 1897, was registered 1969/Q3 Bath. 30 Julia Seymour Hawkins CHERISHED MEMORIES (1921-1989) JULIA SEYMOUR HAWKINS 1921 - 1989

The birth of Julia S Rickard was registered 1921/Q1 Kingsbridge. The marriage of Julia S Rickard to Albert P Hawkins was registered 1946/Q2 Newton Abbot.

The death of Julia Seymour Hawkins, born on 10 Mar 1921, was registered 1989/Aug Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 31 Alice Elizabeth Rose ALICE ELIZABETH Port (1912-1969) ROSE PORT DIED 13TH FEBRUARY 1969

The death of Alice E R Port, aged 56, was registered 1969/Q1 Bath. 32 Arthur Robert Ottaway ARTHUR (1907-1969) OTTAWAY 5 – 3 – 1907 Anne Avey (1936-2015) 18 – 8 - 1969

The birth of Arthur Robert Ottaway was registered 1907/Q2 Forehoe (Norfolk).

The marriage of Arthur Robert Ottaway to Jessie Emma Blowers on 16 Jul 1935 at St John, Busbridge was registered 1935/Q3 Surrey SW.

The birth of Anne Ottway was registered 1936/Q3 Surrey SW, mother’s maiden name: Blowers.

The marriage of Anne Ottaway to Cedric Max Selwyn Avey at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1957/Q2 Bath.

The death of Arthur John Ottaway, born on 5 Mar 1907, was registered 1969/Q3 Bath. The death of Jessie Emma Ottaway, born on 1 Mar 1907, was registered 1984/Mar Trowbridge.

Cedric Max Selwyn Avey, born on 25 Mar 1935, died on 17 Dec 2013 at Trowbridge.

From the Bath Chronicle of 23 Jul 2015: 126

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Names Inscriptions Notes AVEY Anne (Nee Ottaway) Passed away suddenly but peacefully and with dignity at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on 11th July 2015 aged 78 years. Much loved mum to Elizabeth and Richard, dearly loved granny to Benjamin and Matthew. A private cremation will be followed by a service to celebrate Anne's life at St. John the Evangelist, Upper Studley, Trowbridge on Thursday 30th July at 2.00pm, the Church where up until her death Anne was the organist for over 40 years. Anne's wish is for no black to be worn. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Friends of the R.U.H. or the R.N.L.I. Weymouth Branch. The family would like to thank all the staff in the Intensive Care Unit who gave such wonderful and compassionate care during her final days. Anne will be hugely missed by all her family and friends. Now you are reunited with your beloved husband Max. Rest in peace Mum. 33 Daphne Pamela IN LOVING MEMORY OF Wakefield (1917-1990) DAPHNE P. WAKEFIELD Tony Wakefield (1917- 1917 – 1990 1998) ALSO TONY WAKEFIELD 1917 - 1998

The birth of Daphne P Marler was registered 1917/Q1 St Geo H Sq. The birth of John A Wakefield was registered 1917/Q1 Brentford.

The marriage of John A Wakefield to Daphne P Marler was registered 1940/Q2 Aldershot.

The death of Daphne Pamela Wakefield, born on 21 Feb 1917, was registered 1990/Apr Bath. The death of Tony Wakefield, born on 19 Feb 1917, was registered 1998/Apr Bath & NE Somerset.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 34 Harriot Elliott Wilson (1796-1881) ALSO HARRIOT ELLIOTT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM WILSON, ESQ WHO DIED FEBY 26 1881 AGED 84

This plaque is for a burial, not a cremation, and seems to have originally been associated with the grave of William & Elizabeth Wilson (Grave 233).

Baptised on 20 Oct 1796 at St George the Martyr, Southwark: Harriett Elliott Wilson, daughter of William & Harriet Wilson.

In the 1861 census at 13 Widcombe Crescent, Bath: William Wilson, aged 89, fund holder, born at Southwark (Surrey), wife Catherine, aged 85, born at East Hendred (Berks), daughter Harriet E, aged 64, unmarried, born at Southwark, and four servants.

The death of Harriet Elliot Wilson, aged 84, was registered 1881/Q1 Weston super Mare. From the National Probate Calendar 1881: 12 March. The Will of Harriot Elliott Wilson late of Newcastle Villa in the Parish of Weston-super-Mare in the County of Somerset Spinster who died 26 February 1881 at Newcastle Villa was proved at Wells by Conolly Norman of Fahan House in the Parish of Fahan in the County of Londonderry and Province of Ulster Esquire and John Augustus Howden of the Parish of Bowden in the County of Chester Esquire the Executors. Personal Estate under £8,000.

From the burial register: Harriet Elliott Wilson, aged 84, of Weston-super-Mare, was buried on 5 Mar 1881.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 35 Hilda Vera Jones (1916- 1916-1989 1989) Hilda Vera JONES Albert James Jones Albert James (1916-1999) 1916-1999

The marriage of Albert J Jones to Hilda V Evans was registered 1946/Q2 Bridgend.

The death of Hilda Vera Jones, born on 22 Aug 1916, was registered 1989/Jul Bath.

The death of Albert James Jones, born on 2 Sep 1916, was registered 1999/Mar Trowbridge. 36 Dulcie Ida Boyles IN LOVING MEMORY (1923-1988) OF DULCIE IDA BOYLES PASSED AWAY 24. APRIL 1988.

The marriage of Dulcie I Biggs/Houghton to Reginald J Boyles was registered 1973/Q3 Bath.

The death of Dulcie Ida Boyles, born on 3 Apr 1923, was registered 1988/Apr Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 37 Angus William Anderson ANGUS WILLIAM Lamont (1916-1990) ANDERSON LAMONT 1•12•1916 – 6•6•1990

The birth of Angus W A Lamont was registered 1917/Q1 Birkenhead. The death of Angus William A Lamont, born on 1 Dec 1916, was registered 1990/Jun Bath. 38 Frank Henry Collett FRANK HENRY (1906-1982) COLLETT DEC 1906, MAR 1982

The birth of Frank Henry Collett born in 1906 was registered 1907/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Stennard.

The marriage of Frank Henry Collett to Isabel Short at St Mark’s, Lyncombe, Bath was registered 1936/Q2 Bath.

The death of Frank Henry Collett, born on 1 Dec 1906, was registered 1982/Q2 Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 39 Isabel Collett (1903- ISABEL 1989) COLLETT MAR 1903, DEC 1989

The death of Isabel Collett, born on 22 Mar 1903, was registered 1989/Jan Bath. 40 Elizabeth Margaret 1925-2003 Baines (1925-2003) Elizabeth Margaret BAINES

The death of Elizabeth Margaret Baines, born on 17 Jul 1925, was registered 2003/Jul Bath & NE Somerset. 41 George Reginald James Boyles REGINALD J. (1928-1981) BOYLES DIED 4TH FEB. 1981 AGED 53.

The marriage of Reginald James Boyles to Dulcie Ida Biggs/Houghton was registered 1973/Q3 Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Reginald James Boyles, born on 4 Jan 1928, was registered 1981/Q1 Bath. 42 Donovan Thomas DONOVAN THOMAS Millard (1910-1977) MILLARD DIED 13. FEB. 1977 Gladys Mary Millard GLADYS MARY (1911-1988) MILLARD DIED 11 JAN 1988

The birth of Donovan Thomas Millard was registered 1910/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Chappell. The birth of Glady M Whereat was registered 1911/Q3 Salisbury, mither’s maiden name: Kite.

The marriage of Donovan Thomas Millard to Gladys Mary Whereat at St Thomas à Becket was registered 1933/Q4 Bath.

The death of Donovan Thomas Millard, born on 5 Jan 1910, was registered 1977/Q1 Bath. The death of Gladys Mary Millard, born on 3 Jul 1911, was registered 1988/Jan Bath. 43 Donald William DONALD WILLIAM Smithers (1905-1986) SMITHERS 1905 – 1986 Kathleen Marjorie AND HIS WIFE Smithers (1907-1997) KATHLEEN MARJORIE 1907 - 1997

The birth of Donald W Smithers was registered 1905/Q3 Portsmouth. The birth of Kathleen Margery Gibbons was registered 1907/Q3 Dover.

The marriage of Donald W Smithers to Kathleen M Gibbons was registered 1930/Q4 Portsmouth.

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Names Inscriptions Notes Passengers on the SS Carthage from Singapore to London, arriving on 21 Nov 1955: Donald Smithers, born on 21 Aug 1905, civil servant, and Kathleen Smithers, born on 28 Jul 1907, UK address: c/o Gibbons 16 Penarth Ave, Cobham, Portsmouth; country of last permanent reside: Malaya.

The death of Donald William Smithers, born on 21 Aug 1905, was registered 1986/Sep Bath. The death of Kathleen Marjorie Smithers, born in 28 Jul 1907., was registered 1997/Oct Stroud. 44 Herbert Albert Cecil LOVINGLY REMEMBERED Ferraro (1918-1988) TONY FERRARO 1918-1988

The birth of Herbert A C Ferraro was registered 1918/Q1 Devonport, mother’s maiden name: Bennett. The birth of Joyce D Burr was registered 1921/Q1 Wycombe, mother’s maiden name: Nash.

The marriage of Herbert A C Ferraro to Joyce D Burr was registered 1941/Q3 Wycombe.

The death of Herbert Albert Cecil Ferraro, born 16 Feb 1918, was registered 1988/Apr Bath. 45 Edith Winifred Daisy EDITH W. D. AXFORD Axford (1887-1971) 11.11.87 – 26.12.71

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Names Inscriptions Notes The birth of Edith Winifred D Mayell was registered 1887/Q4 Melksham. The birth of William Henry S Axford was registered 1888/Q2 Westbury.

The marriage of Edith W D Mayell to William H S Axford was registered 1915/Q3 Melksham.

The death of Edith Winifred Daisy Axford, born on 11 Nov 1887, was registered 1971/Q4 Bath.

The death of William Henry S Axford, born on 6 May 1889, was registered 1972/Q1 Bath. 46 Albert John Wynes ALBERT JOHN (1904-1980) WYNES 1904 - 1980

The birth of Albert John Wynes was registered 1904/Q2 Clutton, mother’s maiden name: Bown. Baptised at Carlingcott (Som) on 30 Mar 1904: Albert John Wynes, son of Albert & Amy Wynes, date of birth 6 Mar 1904.

The death of Albert John Wynes, born on 6 Mar 1904, was registered 1980/Q2 Bath. 47 Evelyn Blanche Wynes EVELYN BLANCHE (1904-1982) WYNES 1904 - 1982

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Names Inscriptions Notes The marriage of Albert John Wynes to Blanche Evelyn Marsh at Carlingcott Methodist Church, Peasedown (Som) was registered 1927/Q4 Clutton.

The death of Evelyn Blanche Wynes, born on 12 Nov 1904, was registered 1982/Q2 Mendip. 48 Lancelot Ruscombe- LANCELOT King (1896-1986) RUSCOMBE-KING 1896-1986

The birth of Lancelot King was registered 1896/Q3 Salford.

The marriage of Lancelot King to Doreen H Holmes was registered 1924/Q2 St Geo H Sq.

The death of Lancelot Ruscombe-King, born on 11 Aug 1896, was registered 1986/Oct Bath. 49 Doreen Hamilton DOREEN Ruscombe-King (1904- HAMILTON 1989) RUSCOMBE – KING 1904 - 1989

The birth of Doreen Hamilton Holmes was registered 1904/Q1 Stroud. The marriage of Doreen H Holmes to Lancelot King was registered 1924/Q2 St Geo H Sq.

The death of Doreen Hamilton Ruscombe-King, born on 27 Jan 1904, was registered 1989/Feb Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 50 Michael Roland Braby MICHAEL ROLAND (1936-1987) BRABY 1936-1987 Julie Anne Braby (1935- DIMIDIUM ANIMAE MEAE 1998) JULIE ANNE BRABY 1935-1998

The birth of Michael R Braby was registered 1936/Q3 Marylebone, mother’s maiden name: Allan. The marriage of Michael R Braby to Julia A Bell was registered 1976/Q3 Wakefield.

The death of Michael Roland Braby, born on 28 Oct 1936, was registered 1987/Dec Bath. The death of Julia Anne Braby, born on 100 Jun 1935, was registered 1998/Dec Bath & NE Somerset. 54 Phyllis Louie Jaye IN LOVING MEMORY (1908-1990) OF PHYLLIS LOUIE JAYE DIED 10TH NOVEMBER 1990 R•I•P

The birth of Phyllis Louie Jaye was registered 1908/Q4 Farnham. The death of Phyllis Louie Jaye, born on 11 Oct 1908, was registered 1990/Nov Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 55 Arthur Melton Cadogan LOVINGLY REMEMBERED Campbell (1918-1991) MELTON CAMPBELL 1918 - 1991

The death of Arthur Melton Cadogan Campbell, born on 10 Aug 1918, was registered 1991/May Bath. (The GRO index has this as ‘Arthur Westor C Campbell’.) 56 Thomas George Rowe CHERISHED MEMORIES (1916-1993) THOMAS GEORGE ROWE 1916 – 1993

The death of Thomas George Rowe, born on 15 Dec 1916, was registered 1993/Jun Bath. 57 Cyril Albert Shapter CYRIL ALBERT (1921-1993) SHAPTER 1921 ― 1993 Joan Olive Shapter (1924-2013) JOAN OLIVE SHAPTER 1924 — 2013

The birth of Cyril A Shapter was registered 1921/Q2 Plymouth, mother’s maiden name: Joint.

The marriage of Cycril Albert Shapter to Joan Olive Dury at St Mark’s, Lyncombe, Bath was registered 1944/Q2 Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Cyril Albert Shapter, born on 2 May 1921, was registered 1993/Nov Chippenham. 58 Winifred Grace Carey IN MEMORY OF (1910-1992) A BELOVED MUM AND NAN WINIFRED GRACE CAREY 1910 ― 1992 AT PEACE

The marriage of Winifred Grace Doreen Yates to James Henry Dagger was registered 1929/Q3 Bath. The marriage of Joseph Carey to Winifred Grace Doreen Dagger/Yates was registered 1947/Q2 Bath.

The death of Winifred Julia Grace Doreen Carey, born on 6 Mar 1910, was registered 1992/Jul Bath. 59 Mary Veronica Bailey VERONICA (1917-1993) BAILEY 1917-1993. AGED 75 Robert Edward Kingston ROBERT E. K. Bailey (1920-2015) BAILEY 1920-2015. AGED 95

The death of Mary Veronica Bailey, born on 28 Aug 1917, was registered 1993/May Bath.

From the Bath Chronicle of 11 Jun 2015: BAILEY On Sunday 24th May 2015, very peacefully in the devoted care of Amberwood Nursing Home, Exmouth, Robert Edward Kingston, aged 94 years. Dearly loved father of Paul and daughter in law Tina and loving grandfather of Matthew, Joseph, Grace and Keziah and great grandfather of Leia, Olivia and Raphaelle. A service to commemorate Robert's life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth on Friday 19th June at 3.30pm. No flowers please. Donations if desired in aid of Age Concern Exmouth to be

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Names Inscriptions Notes sent to Palmers Funeral Service, 43 Rolle Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 2RS. 60 Arthur George Williams IN LOVING MEMORY (1928-1994) ARTHUR G. WILLIAMS 31•10•28 ― 26•2•94

The death of Arthur George Williams, born on 31 Oct 1928, was registered 1994/Feb Liverpool. 61 John Russell (1926- JOHN RUSSELL 1955) 20-9-26 1-1-1955

A LOVING FATHER

62 Michael Keir Alsop IN LOVING (1942-1995) MEMORY MICHAEL KEIR ALSOP Helen Mary Alsop (MICK) (1949-2005) 12.11.1942 – 7.6.1995 HELEN MARY ALSOP 24.8.1949 – 28.5.05

The birth of Michael K Alsop was registered 1942/Q2 Haslingden (Lancs), mother’s maiden name: Newsham. The birth of Helen M Bates was registered 1949/Q3 Weymouth, mother’s maiden name: King.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The marriage of Michael Keir Alsop to Helen Mary Bates was registered 1972/Q3 Bath.

The death of Michael Keir Alsop, born on 12 Nov 1942, was registered 1995/Jun Bath. The death of Helen Mary Alsop, born on 24 Aug 1949, was registered 2005/Jun Bath & NE Somerset. 63 Roy Harold Bates IN LOVING MEMORY OF (1920-1994) ROY HAROLD BATES 12.9.1920 – 3.11.1994 Beulah Daphne May BEULAH Bates (1922-2002) DAPHNE MAY BATES 8.5.22 – 15.10.02

The birth of Roy H Bates was registered 1920/Q2 Portsmouth, mother’s maiden name: Johnson. The birth of Beulah D M King was registered 1922/Q2 Weymouth.

The marriage of Roy H Bates to Beulah D M King was registered 1948/Q1 Weymouth.

The death of Roy Harold Bates, born on 12 Sep 1920, was registered 1994/Nov Bath. The death of Beulah Daphe M Bates, born on 8 May 1922, was registered 2002/Oct Bath & NE Somerset. 64 Edwin John Vicary In Loving Memory (1913-1992) EDWIN JOHN VICARY Pauline Gladys Vicary 1913 – 1992 (1917-1995) PAULINE VICARY 1917 - 1995

The birth of Edwin J Vicary was registered 1913/Q2 Devonport, mother’s maiden name: Cragg. The birth of Pauline G Baker was registered 1917/Q3 Devonport, mother’s maiden name: Bratchley.

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The marriage of Edwin J Vicary to Pauline G Baker was registered 1936/Q1 Devonport.

The death of Edwin John Vicary, born on 23 Mar 1913, was registered 1992/Dec Bath. The death of Pauline Gladys Vicary, born on 16 Jun 1917, was registered 1995/Dec Bath. 65 Peter Vernon Booth PETER VERNON (1957-1994) BOOTH 2.7.1957 – 3.6.1994 DEARLY BELOVED SON AND BROTHER MUCH LOVED FRIEND TO MANY NEVER FORGOTTEN

The birth of Peter V Booth was registered 1957/Q3 Cambridge, mother’s maiden name: Church. The death of Peter Vernon Booth, born on 2 Jul 1957, was registered 1994/Aug Ashford. 66 Gordon Noel Prangley GORDON NOEL (1923-1997) PRANGLEY 25th DEC. 1923 16th OCT. 1997

The birth of Gordon Noel Prangley in 1923 was registered 1924/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Evans. The death of Gordon Noel Prangley, born on 25 Dec 1923, was registered 1997/Oct Bath & NE Somerset.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 67 Margaret Emily Plumbe Plaque: (1912-2013) In loving memory of Margaret Emily (Meg) 1912-2013

Wooden cross: MARGARET-MEG- PLUMBE

The birth of Francis A Plumbe was registered 1917/Q3 Paddington.

Passenger on the SS Duchess of Richmond from Montreal to Liverpool, arriving on 22 May 1940: Francis A Plumbe, aged 22, accountant, country of last permamanet residence: Jamaica.

Passengers on the SS Strathaird from London to Port Said, Egypt, which departed on 30 Mar 1950: Francis Astley Plumbe, aged 32, accountant, and Margaret Emily Plumbe, aged 37, housewife, of Blackers Mead, Compton Dando, nr Bristol, country of intended future permanent residence: Egypt.

From The Bath Chronicle of 21 Mar 2013: “Margaret Emily (Meg), (née Taylor), peacefully at home, aged 100, on 15th March 2013. Beloved wife of Francis, and adored mother of Rosemary, Nigel and Veronica and wonderful grandmother to Olivia and Edmund. Funeral service at St Thomas A Becket Church, Widcombe, Bath at 11.30 am on Tuesday 26th March. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to ‘Julian House’, c/o Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors, Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, BA1 3DF.” 68 Edward Thomas Lloyd EDWARD Mabe (1983-2000) THOMAS LLOYD MABE 10: 3 1983 – 8: 3: 2000 PRECIOUS & ADORED SON

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Names Inscriptions Notes The birth of Edward Thomas L Mabe was registered 1983/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Rowe. The death of Edward Thomas L Mabe, born on 10 Mar 1983, was registered 2000/Mar Bath & NE Somerset. 71 Margaret Roma Stacey In Loving Memory of (1922-2002) ROMA STACEY 1922 – 2002 Henry John Stacey Husband (1922-2012) JOHN STACEY 1922 - 2012

The birth of Margaret R Ogden was registered 1922/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Harris. The birth of Henry J Stacey was registered 1923/Q1 Chippenham, mother’s maiden name: Greenman.

The marriage of Henry John Stacey to Margaret Roma Ogden at St Thomas à Becket was registered 1944/Q3 Bath.

The death of Margaret Roma Stacey, born on 9 Jul 1922, was registered 2002/Nov Bath & NE Somerset.

John (Jack) Stacey died aged 89 on 27 Dec 2012. Cremated at Haycombe Crematorium on 17 Jan 2013. 73 Donald George Bourne 1925-2013 (1925-2013) Donald George BOURNE Mary Rosalie Bourne Mary Rosalie (1925-2016) 1925-2016

The birth of Donald G Bourne was registered 1925/Q1 Ledbury, mother’s maiden name: Bishop.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The marriage of Donald G Bourne to Mary R Hull was registered 1953/Q3 Wandsworth.

From the Bath Chronicle of 28 Feb 2013: BOURNE Don Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital on 14th February 2013 aged 88. Much loved husband of Mary and father of Rosemary, Martin and Robin. Grandfather of Jessica, Catherine, Imogen, Evie and Phoebe. Memorial service at St. Thomas a Becket Church, Widcombe, Bath on Friday 1st March 2013 at 12 noon. Donations may be made by cheque payable to Dorothy House or Forever Friends (RUH) and sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4HP.

From the Bath Chronicle of 4 Feb 2016: BOURNE Mary Formerly of Widcombe, Bath, passed away peacefully at Brunel House Care Home, Box, on 21st January 2016, aged 90 years. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on Friday, 12th February at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to British Red Cross, c/o Co-op Funeral Care, Pulteney Road, Bath BA2 4HP, Telephone 01225 314304. Co-op Funeral Care. Pulteney Road Bath BA2 4HP 74 Gwyn Francis Davies GWYN (GEORGE) (1931-2003) F. DAVIES 11.10.31 – 11.01.03 DEARLY LOVED

The death of Gwyn Francis Davies, born on 11 Oct 1931, was registered 2000/Jan Bath & NE Somerset.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 76 Harry Charles Newman HARRY NEWMAN (1921-1996) 1922 – 1996 Bellringing Captain Mabel Peggy Newman for 50 Years (1918-2002) PEGGY NEWMAN 1918- 2002

The birth of Mabel Peggy Bowler was registered 1918/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bennett. The birth of Harry Charles Newman was registered 1921/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Mayston.

The marriage of Harry Chrales Newman to Mabel Peggy Bowler at St Thomas à Becket was regisered 1943/Q1 Bath.

The death of Harry Charles Newman, born on 24 Jul 1921, was registered 1996/Feb Bath. The death of Peggy Newman, born on 24 Jul 1918, was registered 2002/Feb Portsmouth. 77 Dorothy Catherine DOROTHY EVANS Evans (1927-2014) 13th March 1927 – 15th April 2014 RICHARD EVANS Morgan Richard Evans 8th March 1929 – 21st Nov. 2014 (1929-2014) “Love is everything”

The birth of Dorothy C Norris was registered 1927/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Barter.

The marriage of Morgan Richard Evans to Dorothy Catherine Norris at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1950/Q3 Bath.

From the Bath Chronicle of 1 May 2014: Evans Dorothy Catherine (nee Norris) Much loved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother, died suddenly on 15th April 2014 145

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Names Inscriptions Notes aged 87 years. Funeral Service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Thursday 1st May at 3.15pm. Donations for Dorothy House Hospice are being received by Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors Ltd., Upper Bristol Road, BA1 3DF Tel: 01225 426822

From the Bath Chronicle of 4 Dec 2014: Evans Richard Much loved husband, father, father-in-law and Dadci. Died peacefully after a short final illness on Friday 21st November aged 85 years. Funeral Service to be held at Haycombe Crematorium on Monday 8th December at 1:45pm. Donations for 'Dorothy House Hospice' and 'Cancer Research UK' are being received by Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, BA1 3DF. 79 Richard William RICHARD WILLIAM Hawkins (1958-2008) HAWKINS 12th JANUARY 1958 27th JUNE 2008

Richard William Hawkins, born in 1958, died on 10 Jul 2008 (!). 80 Sheila Mary Barrett In Loving Memory (1912-2008) of Sheila Mary Barrett 1912-2008

Sheila Mary Barrett, of 24 Tyning End, Bath died on 2 Jan 2008 aged 95.

From the Bath Chronicle of 10 Jan 2008: BARRETT Sheila Mary Wife of M.M (Bob)Barrett, (CBBS 1947-1979). Mother of Peter and Robin. Died aged 95, peacefully at home on 02-01-08. Funeral at Haycombe Crematorium at 12 noon, Friday, 18th January, 2008, all welcome. Family flowers only, donations 146

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Names Inscriptions Notes to Dorothy House Hospice or N.S.P.C.C., c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4HP. Telephone 01225 314304.

Her ashes were buried on 10 Jul 2010. 81 Michael John Wynes MICHAEL JOHN (1933-2011) WYNES 1933-2011

Michael John Wynes, born on 2 Jul 1933, died on 31 Oct 2011.

From the Bath Chronicle of 10 Nov 2011: WYNES The Revd. Michael John Wynes aged 78 years. Passed away peacefully at Torrwood Care Centre on 31st October, surrounded by the love of his family. At peace after a long illness borne with dignity and courage. Dearly loved and so sadly missed by his sister Rachel and brother-in-law David, his nephews Timothy and Simon and their families. A service of Thanksgiving and Celebration will be held at St Cuthbert's Church, Wells on Saturday 12th November at 11.15am, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK c/o Hill and Son Funeral Directors, 20, St Thomas Street, Wells BA5 2UX 83 Marion Carey (1939- IN LOVING MEMORY OF 2013) MARION CAREY JULY 1939 ·OCT-2013 REST IN PEACE

The birth of Marion Collett was registered 1939/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Short.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The marriage of Stafford Henry Russell Carey to Marion Collett was registered 1958/Q1 Bath.

From the Bath Chronicle of 24 Oct 2013: CAREY Marion (Nee Collett) Mum to Paul and Andrew, sister to Margaret. Sadly passed away 12th October 2013, aged 74 years. Funeral service at Haycombe Crematorium Monday 4th November at 2.30 pm. 84 Peter Duncan Brook PETER DUNCAN (1924-2014) BROOK 7 JUNE 1924 – 14 MARCH 2014

REST IN PEACE

From the Bath Chronicle of 20 Mar 2014: BROOK Peter Duncan Died March 14th 2014, age 89. Sadly missed by his family Audrey, Stephen and Sue. 85 Geoffrey James Morris Geoffrey James Morris Evans (1925-2005) Evans 13 April 1925 – 4 May 2005 Barbara Mary Evans Barbara Mary Evans (1933-2012) 2 February 1933 – 22 November 2012

The birth of Geoffrey J M Evans was registered 1925/Q2 Liverpool, mother’s maiden name: Morris. The birth of Barbara M Van Leeuwen was registered 1933/Q1 W Derby, mother’s maiden name: Maltby.

The marriage of Geoffrey J M Evans to Barbara M Van Leeuwen was registered 1947/Q2 Liverpool.

The death of Geoffrey James M Evans, born on 13 Apr 1925, was registered 2005/May Bath & NE Somerset.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 88 Beryl Mattingly (1942- In Fond Memory Of 2014) BERYL (Be) MATTINGLY 26th September 1942 23rd November 2014

From the Bath Chronicle of 4 Dec 2014: MATTINGLY Beryl (Be) Formerly Burke Died at home on 23rd November. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be very sadly missed. Thanksgiving Service at St. Thomas a Becket Church, Widcombe on Thursday 11th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations to the Friends of the R.U.H. may be sent to W. F. Dolman & Son, 9 Walcot Terrace, Bath BA1 6AB

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Southern

An area of about 14 feet by 7 feet with a kerb and, against the wall, a delaminated headstone.

The plots have rows A—F and are numbered 1-3 in each row.

Names Inscriptions Notes A1 Betty Elma Rapps (1921-2014) BETTY RAPPS 1921 – 2014 Desmond Arthur Rapps (1922-2014) DESMOND RAPPS 1922 - 2014

The birth of Betty E Latreill was registered 1921/Q3 Romford, mother’s maiden name: Smith. The birth of Desmond A Rapps was registered 1922/Q2 Frome, mother’s maidean name: Packer.

The marriage of Desmond Arthur Rapps to Betty Elma Latreille at St Julian, Wellow wass registered 1945/Q1 Bathavon.

From the Bath Chronicle of 13 Mar 2014:

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Names Inscriptions Notes Rapps Betty Age 92. Sadly, but peacefully passed away after a short illness. Will be missed by her loving husband Desmond and family.

From the Bath Chronicle of 6 Nov 2014: RAPPS Desmond (Des) Aged 92 years Passed peacefully away, now re-united with Betty. Will be sadly missed by his family. Funeral St Mary's Bathwick, 12 noon Wednesday 12th November. A2 Alma Rosa Jean Spain 1924 † 1996 (1924-1996) REMEMBER THE FAIR & GENTLE ALMA ROSA JEAN SPAIN Basil Thomson (1913- née WALLER 1977) WIDOW OF BASIL THOMSON BELOVED WIFE OF DUDLEY SPAIN Dudley Augustine Spain (1918-2006)

The birth of Dudley A Spain was registered 1918/Q2 Dorking. The birth of Alma R J Waller was registered 1924/Q3 Camberwell.

Passengers on the SS Almazora from Buenos Aires to Southampton, arriving on 24 Feb 1939: Ada Rose Waller, aged 41, and Alma Rose Jean Waller, aged 14, UK address: 129 Burbage Rd, Dulwich SE21.

Passenger on the SS Highlamd Brigade from London to Buenos Aires, departing on 16 Jan 1954: Alma Rosa Waller, aged 29, housewife, last adress in the UK: 2 Pembridge Gardens, London W2, country of intended future permanent residence: Argentina.

Passenger on the SS Deseado from La Plata, Argentina to London, arriving on 2 Aug 1957: Alma Rosa Waller, born on 22 Jun 1924, unmarried, secretary, UK address: 4a Queen’s Gate Place, London, country of last permanent residence: Argentine.

The marriage of Dudley A Spain to Alma T (!) J Spain was registered 1981/Q2 Kensington.

The death of Alma Rosa J Spain, born on 22 Jun 1924, was registered 1996/Sep Bath & NE Somerset. 151

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Basil Thomson would seem to be the individual born circa 1913 whose name appears on passenger lists on voyages between England and Argentina. In one passenger list in 1939 he appears as Roberto Basil Hamilton Thomson, aged 25, journalist, last address in the UK: 1 Shaftesbury Rd, Richmond, Surrey, country of which citizen or subject: Argentine. The Boletin Oficial de la Republica de Argentina in the period 1947-1951 has him as director of the Buenos Aires Herald. From Dirty Secrets Dirty War by David Cox (2008) p26 “Also present was handsome and soft-spoken Basil Thomson, the Buenos Aires Herald publisher who was hard of hearing, having been shell-shocked during World War II while fighting in France. Born in Argentina, Thomson volunteered to serve in the British army and was commissioned as an officer.” He died in 1977. A3 Jennifer Anne Simmins JENNIFER ANNE (1941-1999) SIMMINS 1941 – 1999

The death of Jennifer Anne Simmins, born on 7 Sep 1941, was registered 1999/Jan Bath & NE Somerset. B1 Joan Audrey Lawrence JOAN LAWRENCE (1924-1999) 14th Jan. 1924 – 22nd Aug. 1999 JAMES LAWRENCE James Charles ‘JIM’ Lawrence (1917-2004) 7. JUNE 1917 – 18.FEB.2004

The death of Joan Audrey Lawrence, born on 14 Jan 1924, was registered 1999/Aug Bath & NE Somerset.

The death of James Charles Lawrence, born on 7 Jun 1917, was registered 2004/Feb Bath & NE Somerset.

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Names Inscriptions Notes B3 Penelope Jean Keane 1932-2010 (1932-2010) Penny KEANE

The birth of Penelope J Brierley was registered 1932/Q4 Uxbridge, mother’s maiden name: Frey.

The marriage of Penelope J Brierley to Thomas Keane was registered 1956/Q2 Uxbridge.

From the Bath Chronicle of 4 Feb 2010: KEANE Penelope Jean (née Brierley) Passed away suddenly on 30th January after a short illness. Adored Wife of Tom, beloved Mother of Michael, Sara, Jeremy and Alexander, proud Grandmother to eleven Grandchildren, she will be greatly missed. A funeral and thanksgiving service will be held at Bath Abbey at 2.15 p.m., on Friday 12th February. No flowers please. Donations welcome in support of NSPCC (Bath Branch), which may be sent to W.F. Dolman and Son, 9 Walcot Terrace, Bath, BA1 6AB.

Her ashes were buried on 19 Jun 2010. C1 Alan George Payne ALAN PAYNE (1921-2000) 29TH JUNE 1921 27TH APRIL 2000

DEARLY LOVED

The death of Alan George Payne, born on 29 Jun 1921, was registered 2000/Apr Bath & NE Somerset.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C2 James Hill Whittles JAMES WHITTLES MD. (1914-2000) DIED 20. JAN. 2000 AGED 85 YEARS Edith Whittles (1923- EDITH WHITTLES 2009) DIED 12. OCT. 2009 AGED 86 YEARS

From the The Medical Register for 1951: Whittles, James Hill, Fairview, Little Sandhurst, Berks., MRCS Eng 1938; LRCP Lond, 1938; MD 1947, DPH 1947, U Lond

From the Post Office Directory 1980 for Bath and W Wiltshire: Whittles Dr James H, MD BSc, 6 Priory Clo Ralph Allens Dr … Combe Down

The death of James Hill Whittles, born on 3 Sep 1914, was registered 2000/Jan Cirencester.

From the Bath Chronicle of 15 Oct 2009: WHITTLES Edith Irene Peacefully passed away at the Royal United Hospital, Bath on 12th October 2009, aged 86 years. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, 21st October, 2009 at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas A Beckett Church, followed by cremation at Haycombe Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to NSPCC and Friends of Combe Down Surgery c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, Bath, BA2 4HP.

The ashes of Edith Whittles were interred on 10 Jul 2010.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C3 Norah Kathleen Kate NORAH ALEXANDER Alexander (1927-2000) 1927 – 2000

The death of Norah Kathleen Kate Alexander, born on 6 Feb 1927, was registered 2000/Dec Bath & NE Somerset. D2 Ann Phoebe Douglas Ann Godlonton Godlonton (1925-2002) 1925 – 2002 Greatly Missed

The death of Ann Phoebe Douglas Goldonton, born on 28 May 1925, was registered 2002/Mary Bath & NE Somerset. D3 Patrick Anthony Hardy PATRICK (1932-2002) HARDY 1932 – 2002 DEARLY LOVED

The death of Patrick Anthony Hardy, born on 16 Dec 1932, was registered 2002/May Bath & NE Somerset.

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Names Inscriptions Notes E1 Helen Whittam (1935- 1935 + 2003 2003) Helen WHITTAM

The death of Helen Whittam, born on 3 Apr 1935, was registered 2003/Nov Bath & NE Somerset. E3 Hilary Stephen Crow Professor Hilary Stephen (1934-2007) Crow CB 2nd September 1934 5th December 2007 †

The birth of Hilary S Snow was registered 1934/Q4 W Ham.

The marriage of Hilary S Crow to Margaret Anderson was registered 1958/Q2 Manchester.

From the Bath Chronicle of 13 Dec 2007: CROW Professor Hilary Stephen C.B. Died suddenly on 5th December, 2007 in his 73rd year. Very dear Husband of Margaret, devoted Father of Anne, Andrew and Matthew and Grandfather of Elizabeth and Victoria. The funeral will be held on Thursday, 20th December 2007 at the Church of St. Mary The Virgin, Bathwick, Darlington Street, Bath, BA2 4EB at noon. No flowers by request. Funeral enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4HP. Telephone 01225 314304.

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Names Inscriptions Notes F1 Thomas Malcolm Furber Thomas Malcolm Furber (1939-2012) 1939 – 2012 At peace

From the Bath Chronicle of 26 Jul 2012: FURBER Malcolm Passed away peacefully with his family on 21st July. Funeral to be held on Monday 6th August at 2.15pm at St. Thomas a Beckett, Widcombe, Bath followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only please but donations accepted gracefully for 'The Stroke Association' c/o Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors, Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, BA1 3DF. Tel: 01225 426822 F3 Julian Marsden Carroll Julian Marsden (1940-2011) Carroll 2. June 1940 14 May 2011 Dearly loved: Deeply missed

From the Bath Chronicle of 19 May 2011: CARROLL Julian Recently of Macaulay Buildings, Bath. Died on Saturday 14th May after a short illness. Dearly loved and deeply missed. Private family funeral.

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Old Burial Ground

The graveyard is arranged as 4 rows (A-D) numbered from 1 starting the southern end. The row indicators can be found on the coping stones at the northern end. The plot numbers have been inscribed on both the western and eastern walls and are very clear. Some of the stones with plot numbers, on the eastern wall, have fallen down. Here ‘W’ is used to indicate memorials or inscriptions which are by or on the eastern wall.

The hut for the gravedigger which appears on old maps no longer exists. Figure 6 Row indicator Figure 7 Plot numbers

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Figure 8 Old Burial Ground - Overall layout of the graveyard

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Figure 9 Old Burial Ground – Arrangement of surviving memorials

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Names Inscriptions Notes A21 Elizabeth Topp (1770- Underneath 1830) lieth the Remains of ELIZABETH TOPP died Jany 4th 1830 Aged 59 An Affectionate Wife and the best of Mothers Her Children arise and call her Blessed Her Husband also and he Praiseth her.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Top (sic), aged 57, of Waterloo Buildings, was buried on 17 Jan 1830. A24 Ann Weaver (1824- SACRED to the Memory of 1825) ANN WEAVER who departed this life May 17th 1825 William Weaver (1822- Aged 12 Months 1828) Also to the memory of WILLIAM WEAVER who departed this life Augst 18 1828 Aged 6 Years.

From the burial register: Ann Weaver, aged 1, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 20 May 1825.

From the burial register: William Weaver, aged 6, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 21 Aug 1828.

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Names Inscriptions Notes A30 John Heale (1767-1829) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Elizabeth Storey (1765- MR JOHN HEALE 1833) LATE OF CROSSCOMBE IN THIS COUNTY William Storey (1773- WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1848) FEBY 24TH 1829. AGED 61. A STRICTLY HONEST MAN. ALSO OF ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM STOREY GENTN OF WALCOT AND SISTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED The ‘Rejoiceing’ rather the ‘Rejoicing’ is as found. JOHN HEALE WHO DIED THE 1ST JANY 1833 From the burial register John Hale (sic), aged 61, of Circus AGED 67 YEARS. Place, was buried on 4 Mar 1829. Will of John Heale, Clerk of “REJOICEING IN HOPE.” Walcot, Somerset, date 4 Jun 1829, PROB 11/1764.

ALSO OF From the burial register: Elizabeth Storey, aged 67, of MR WILLIAM STOREY. Worcester Terrace, Bath, was buried on 9 Jan 1833. HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE 1ST FEBY 1848 From the burial register: William Storey, aged 74, of Walcot, AGED 74 YEARS. was buried on 8 Feb 1848.

At the foot of the slab: The Tablet No. 30 opposite erected in memory of the Daughter of the above JOHN HEALE. A60 Benjamin Maurice SACRED Hancock (1806-1834) TO THE MEMORY OF BENJEN MAURICE HANCOCK ESQRE Eliza Hancock (1801- OF DE MONTALT COTTAGE 1835) WHO DIED APRIL 1ST 1834, AGED 27 YEARS. ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZA HANCOCK, HIS WIDOW WHO DIED APRIL 5TH 1835, AGED 33 YEARS.

Upright stone against the road-side wall Will of Benjamin Hancock, Apothecary of Bath, Somerset, date 13 Jun 1813, PROB 11/1547. 162

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From the burial register: Benjamin Maurice Hancock, aged 27, of Demonltalt Cottage, was buried on 7 Apr 1834. Will of Benjamin Maurice Hancock of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, date 7 May 1834, PROB 11/1831.

From the burial register: Eliza Hancock, aged 30, of St Augustine’s, Bristol, was buried on 10 Apr 1835. A61 Elizabeth Gibbs (1786- In Memory of 1812) ELIZABETH Wife of ROBERT GIBBS of this Parish Robert Gibbs Died April 4th 1812 Aged 25 Years Elizabeth Tyler Gibbs Also (1808) ELIZABETH TYLER GIBBS Daughter of the above Died Feb: 29th 1808. Aged 8 Weeks. Affections sore long Time I bore Physicians were in vain From the burial register: Elizabeth Tyler Gibbs was buried on 3 Till GOD did please Death should me seize Mar 1808. To ease me of my Pain. From the burial register: Elizabeth Gibbs was buried on 12 Apr 1812. A65 William Thomas (1796- SACRED 1834) TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS Alicia Thomas (1796- WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1834) JANUARY 24TH 1834, AGED 38 YEARS.

ALSO IN MEMORY OF ALICIA HIS WIFE, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 15th 1834, From the burial register: William Thomas, aged 38, of Macaulay AGED 38 YEARS. Buildings, was buried on 30 Jan 1834.

From the burial register: Alicia Thomas, aged 38, of Stall Street, Bath, 22 Aug 1834.

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Names Inscriptions Notes A75 Richard Bleamire Sacred to the Memory of (1772-1815) the Revd RICHD BLEAMIRE Eldest Son of the late William Bleamire (- WILLIAM BLEAMIRE 1803) Magistrate of Hatton Garden who died April 9th 1815, Aged 42. Thomas Johnson (1761- 1821) Underneath also lieth the Mortal remains of THOMAS JOHNSON. who Married ELIZA. Will of William Bleamire of Hampstead, Middlesex, date 24 Sep (the Widow of the above 1803, PROB 11/1398. Revd RICHARD BLEAMIRE) He died 28th November 1821 From Alumni Oxonienses: BLEAMIRE, Richard, s. William, of Aged 60 Years Hatton Garden, Middlesex, arm. PEMBROKE COLL., matric. 31 Mar, 1791, aged 18; B.A. 1795, M.A. 1799.

On 8 May 1799 at St Andrew’s, Holborn the Reverend Richard Bleamire, clerk, of the parish of St Mary Islington, bachelor, married Sarah Tamer Johnson, of the parish of St Andrew Holborn

On 4 Aug 1812 at St Pancras, Middx Richard Bleamire, widower, married Elizabeth Davenport, widow.

From The Morning Post of Fri 14 Apr 1815 p4 in a list of deaths: “Sunday, the 9th inst. at Bath, the Rev. Richard Bleamire, Master of Arts, formerly of Pembroke College, Oxford.” From the burial register: Rev Richard Bleamire, aged 43, of Caroline Buildings, was buried on 15 Apr 1815. Will of Reverend Richard Bleamire of Hammersmith, Middlesex, date 6 Mar 1815, PROB 11/1568.

From the burial register: Thomas Johnson, aged 60, of Bath Street, Bath, was buried on 2 Dec 1821.

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Names Inscriptions Notes B3 Henry Hayward Salmon Beneath (1787-1860) ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF HENRY HAYWARD SALMON. Charlotte Salmon WHO DIED JANUARY 23RD 1860. (1780-1862) AGED 72 YEARS. ―•― Henry William Salmon And (1821-1862) CHARLOTTE. HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 30TH 1862, AGED 81 YEARS. ―•― Also TO THE MEMORY OF Multi-layered tomb. HENRY WILLIAM SALMON, SON OF THE ABOVE In the 1851 census at 1 Widcombe Hill, Bath: Henry H Salmon, HENRY HAYWARD, aged 64, proprietor of houses, born at Bath, wife Charlotte, AND CHARLOTTE SALMON. aged 67, born at Bath, and daughter Charlotte, aged 31, WHO DIED IN LONDON unmarried, born at Bath. FEBRUARY 13TH 1862, AGED 40 YEARS. In the 1851 census at the Royal Sappers and Miners Barrack, AND WAS BURIED THERE. Woolwich: Henry William Salmon, aged 29, unmarried, Private ―•― Rl Sapper & Miners, copperplate engraver, born at Bath.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Jan 1860 p4: “SUDDEN DEATHOn Monday morning, Mr. Henry Salmon, of Widcombe Hill, while on a visit to his garden, fell down just inside the door. A man who was passing heard him groan, got over the door, and found him dead. Up to the time of his death, Mr. Salmon, who was 72 years of age, was in perfect health, and not the least apprehension was felt by his family as to so sudden and fatal a seizure.”

The death of Henry Salmon, aged 72, was registered 1860/Q1 Bath. From the burial register: Henry Hayward Salmon, aged 72, of Widcombe Hill, was buried on 30 Jan 1860.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Charlotte Salmon, aged 81, was registered 1862/Q2 Bath. From the burial register: Charlotte Salmon, aged 81, of Widcombe Hill, was buried on 5 Jun 1862.

The death of Henry William Salmon was registered 1862/Q1 Shoreditch. From the National Probate Calendar 1862: 14 June. Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of Henry William Salmon late of 26 Plumber-street in the Parish of Shoredicth in the County of Middlesex Engraver deceased who died 13 February 1862 at Plumber-street aforesaid were granted at the Principal Registry to Harriet Salmon of 10 Hetling-court Bath in the County of Somerset Widow the Relict of the said Deceased she having been first sworn. Effects under £20. B6 Ann Grigg (1761-1822) Sacred to the Memory of ANN GRIGG who died Decr 31st 1822 Aged 61 Years.

From the burial register: Ann Grigg, aged 61, of Mount Beacon, Walcot, was buried on 9 Jan 1823. Will of Ann Grigg, Spinster of Bath, Somerset, date 7 Jul 1823, PROB 11/1673.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 9 Jan 1823 p3: Aged 61, Mrs. Ann Grigg, of Union-street: her unaffected piety and sincerity will render her loss to her friends a constant source of sorrow.

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Names Inscriptions Notes B11 Charlotte Lucy Shenton TO THE MEMORY OF (1760-1852) CHARLOTTE LUCY SHENTON OF THE PARISH OF ST SAVIOURS Robert Shenton (1730- WALCOT SPINSTER. 1798) (ONE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE LATE REVEREND ROBERT SHENTON, OF CHRIST CHURCH, DUBLIN.) WHO DIED THE 30TH OCTOBER 1852 AGED 92 YEARS.

From A History of Music at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin by Barra Boydell (2004) p136: “The Revd Robert Shenton (1730- 1798), a chorister and lay clerk at Magdalen College, Oxford, and vicar choral at Hereford before becoming dean’s vicar at Christ Church from 1757 until his death and a vicar choral rising to dean’s vicar at St Patrick’s over the same period, was the most prolific Dublin cathedral composer of the period. ...”

From the burial register: Charlotte Lucy Shenton, aged 92, of Lambridge Place, was buried on 4 Nov 1852. B30 Thomas Kidd (1782- In Memory of 1812) THOMAS KIDD of the City of Bath who died March 11th 1812. Aged 39 Years In bed of Clay I rest with joy From pain and sorrow free When Christ do call then rise I shall And death no more shall see

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 19 Mar 1812 p3: Wednesday, after a lingering illness, Mr. Thomas Kidd, brother of the late Mr. Kidd, of Westgate-street.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Thomas Kidd was buried on 15 Mar 1812. B58 Frances Montresor Sacred (1757-1821) to the Memory of FRANCES. WIDOW of the late Henry Montresor Capt Hry MONTRESOR, of the Engineers at Madras she died In December 1821. aged 74, and buried 2d January 1822.

From Indian Records Series Vestiges of Old Madras by Henry Davidson Love p63: “Captain Henry Montresor, of the Engineers, failed to obtain ground ‘on Coultry Plain, South West of Mr. Munro’s Garden House.” and on p602 “The Engineer establishment now consisted of William Stevens, Sub-Director and Captain, Henry Montresor, Engineer in ordinary and Capt. Lieutenant, and Thomas Marsden, Sub-Engineer and Lieutenant Benfield resigned to become contractor for Black Town Wall, and as Stevens was engaged on work at Masulpatam, Montresor was appointed Engineer at Madras in June, 1769.”

From the burial register: Frances Montresor, aged 74, of Summerlay’s Place, was buried on 2 Jan 1822. Will of Frances Montresor, Widow of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, date 22 Feb 1822, PROB 11/1653.

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Names Inscriptions Notes B65 Sarah Betts (1767-1815) In Memory of SARAH BETTS. John Prentice (1800- died 10th August 1815, 1830) Aged 48 Years. This humble Tribute of affectionate Regard is paid by One who has long known thy Worth and now deeply laments thy Loss. May we, through the Merits and Intercession of our great Redeemer, meet again in Heaven!

Also in Memory of JOHN PRENTICE ESQRE Native of Suffolk From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 17 Aug 1915 p3: died the 20 day of Septr 1830 Thursday died, at her lodgings on Coomb Down, Miss Sarah Aged 79 Years Betts. Here the Wicked cease from .... Here the Weary ar...... From the burial register: Sarah Betts, aged 48, of Coomb Down, was buried on 15 Aug 1815.

From the burial register: John Prentice, aged 79, of Pulteney Road, was buried on 27 Sep 1830. Will of John Prentice, Gentleman of Bath, Somerset, date 8 Oct 1830, PROB 11/1777. B80 Fanny Moore (1773- Sacred to the Memory 1809) of FANNY the wife of Mr ABRAHAM MOORE Abraham Moore (1774- of the City of Bath 1820) who died Octr 18th 1809 Aged 36 Also to the memory of the above mentioned Mr ABRAHAM MOORE died August 5th 1820 Aged 46

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Oct 1809 p3: Wednesday died Mrs. Moore, wife of Moore, shoemaker, Bath-street, after a long and painful illness which she bore with

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Names Inscriptions Notes christian fortitude, leaving a husband and 7 children to lament their irreparable loss.

From the burial register: Fanny Moore was buried on 22 Oct 1809.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 10 Aug 1820 in a list of deaths on p3: “In his 46th year, Mr. Abraham Moore.” From the burial register: Abraham Moore, aged 46, of Acre Cottage, Greenway Lane, was buried on 9 Aug 1820. B82 John Grant (1737-1818) SACRED to the Memory of Louisa Moger Lyne JOHN GRANT (1781-1867) who departed this life Jan: 17 1818 Aged 80 Years Stranger if in this world of care and ...... Thou hast in modest worth ...... No classic learning ...... Nor wealth nor ...... From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 22 Jan 1818 p3: Also Jan 20, in his 80th year, Mr. John Grant, formerly a musician in LOUISA MOGER LYNE. this city. Daughter of the above r died Oct 10: 1867. From the burial register: John Grant, aged 80, of the Angel Inn, Aged 86 Years. Holloway, was buried on 24 Jan 1818.

In the 1851 census at 23 Kingsmead Terrace, Bath: Louisa Moger Lyne, aged 68, house proprietor, born at Bath.

In the 1861 census at 14 Kingsmead Terrace, Bath: Louisa Lyne, aged 71, widow, lodger, proprietress of houses, born at Bath.

The death of Louisa Moger Lyne, aged 87, was registered 1867/Q4 Bath. There was a death notice in the Bath Chronicle of Thu 17 Oct 1867 p5. From the burial register: Louisa Moger Lyne, aged 86, of 48 New King Street, was buried on 15 Oct 1867.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C3 Meliora Dodd (1759- 1839) [WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE MELIORA DODD Mary Dodd (1766-1853) SINCERELY LAMENTED BY HER ONLY SURVIVING SISTER MARY DODD AUGUST 20: 1853 MARY DODD, AGED 87

Some pieces of the top of this memorial are in situ, but broken, while other pieces have been found on grave B16.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 25 Apr 1839 p3: “April 22, deeply and sincerely regretted, at her residence, 2, Cottage crescent, Meliora, eldest daughter of the late Dr. Dodd, of this city.” From the burial register: Meliora Dodd, aged 79, of Cottage Crescent, was buried on 29 Apr 1839.

In the 1851 census at 2 Cottage Crescent, Bath: Mary Dodd, aged 80, unmarried, proprietor of houses, born at Bath, two visitors, a nurse and a servant.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 25 Aug 1853: “Aug. 20, at an advanced age, at her residence, 2, Cottage Crescent, where she resided fifty years, Miss Mary Dodd, eldest daughter of the late Dr. Dodd, formerly of Stall Street in this city.” From the burial register: Mary Dodd, aged 87, of Cottage Crescent, was buried on 26 Aug 1853.

There is a poem by G B H entitled “To Dr. Dodd, on hearing him preach at Margaret Chapel for the Bath Hospital" which appeared in the Bath Journal of 18 Oct 1773. However this would seem to refer to the infamous Rev Dr William Dodd (1729- 1777) who was hanged at Tyburn for forgery.

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Names Inscriptions Notes In The Bath Chronicle of Thu 20 May 1773 is an advertisement for “John Dodd, Surgeon and Apothecary, at the Dispensary in Stall-Street, Bath.” There were advertisements for an apprentice in 1780.

John Dodd, apothecary, was buried in the Abbey on 27 Mar 1791.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 12 Jul 1798 p3: “Same day [Friday] died Mrs. Dodd, widow of the late Mr. John Dodd, apothecary, of this city.” Mrs Jane Dodd was buried in the Abbey on 12 Jul 1798. ANN The W...... George S...... Died May 27th 1786 AGED 33 C8 Edward Davis (1793- North: 1835) UNDERNEATH LIE THE REMAINS OF EDWARD DAVIS Sarah Ann Davis (1836) WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 27TH 1835, AGED 42 YEARS. James Davis (1834- LEAVING A WIFE AND NINE CHILDREN TO DEPLORE THE LOSS OF AN AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND 1837) A KIND FATHER AND A SINCERE FRIEND

East: Elizabeth Cottle Larby ALSO SARAH ANN (1796-1852) INFANT DAUGHTER OF

EDWARD DAVIS William Adams Larby WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE (1791-1855) MAY 5TH 1836

AGED 4 MONTHS Altar tomb.

West: From the burial register: ALSO JAMES Edward Davis, aged 42, of Holloway, was buried on 3 Jan 1836, SON OF EDWARD DAVIS Sarah Ann Davis, aged 4 months, of Holloway, was buried on 11 WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE May 1836 MARCH 8th 1837 Elizabeth Cottle Larby, aged 55, of St Mary Axe, Middlesex, was AGED 2 YEARS & 10 MONTHS buried on26 Dec 1852, William Adams Larby, aged 63, of St Helens, London was buried Top, north: on 11 Jan 1855. SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MRS ELIZTH COTTLE LARBY The Bear Inn was run by the Davis family during most of the 19th RELICT OF THE LATE MR EDWARD DAVIS century. For much of the 19th century, the address for the Bear AND WIFE OF MR W. A. LARBY, OF GREAT ST HELENS 172

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Names Inscriptions Notes IN THE CITY OF LONDON Inn and Brewery is given as ‘Holloway’ and only from 1884 is it WHO HAS CAUSED THIS TOMB TO BE ERECTED TO HER LAMENTED MEMORY given as ‘Wells road’ and from 1908 ‘8 Wellsway’. Wells Road DIED DECR 19TH 1852, AGED 56 YEARS was originally a turnpike and appears as such in the Goodwin map of 1825. Top, south: AND SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF In the Bath Directories at the Bear Inn: MR WILLIAM A. LARBY 1822 Edwin Davis OF GREAT ST HELENS, IN THE CITY OF LONDON 1830 Edward C Davis WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANY 3RD 1855 1841 Mrs Elizabeth Cottle Davis AGED 63 YEARS ― In the 1841 census Elzth Cottle Davis, aged 40, victualler, born HE BEING DEAD YET SPEAKETH in Somerset, presumed children: Thomas, Edward, George and HEB. XI. 4. V. Emily, and five servants.

Elizabeth Cottle Davis married William Adams Larby in 1851 at Islington, London.

The Bear Inn was run by her son William Edward Davis from about 1851 until his death in 1877 when his widow, Jane, ran it. Jane Davis seems to have handed control to son Frederick about 1883. She lived at Nelson House, Upper Beechen Cliff (1882, 1885). The death of Jane Davis, aged 60, was registered 1885/Q4 Bath.

In the 1851 census at 1 Albion Grove, Islington: William Larby, aged 59, victualler, born at Islington, wife Elizabeth, aged 53, his daughter Mary, aged 18, born at Bath, and one servant.

The death of Elizabeth Cottle Larby was registered 1852/Q4 Islington. The death of William Adams Larby was registered 1855/Q1 City of London.

See also the Abbey Cemetery where other members of the family are buried.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C13 William Strawbridge TO THE MEMORY OF Cross (1806-1849) WILLIAM CROSS WHO DIED SEPTR 15TH 1850 AGED 44

Pitched 4 ways.

In the 1841 census at New Market Row, Bath: William Cross, aged 35, publican, born in Somerset, Frances Cross, aged 35, born in Somerset, five presumed children and two servants.

The death of William Strawbridge Cross, aged 44, was registered 1849/Q3 Bath.

From the burial register: William Strawbridge Cross, aged 44, of Grove Tavern, Parish of St Peter & Paul, was buried on 20 Sep 1849. (There is a disparity in the year.) C16 Rebecca Hollway Underneath lie the remains (1829-1830) of REBECCA Daughter of JOSEPH & REBECCA HOLLWAY Joseph Hollway (1797- of the City of Bath 1860) who died January 14th 1830 Aged 9 Months Rebecca Hollway ALSO (1801-1863) CAROLINE CANDY HOLLOWAY Sister of the above Caroline Candy Hollway who died April 20th 1839 (1831-1839) Aged 6 Years & 2 Months

Table tomb.

From the burial register: Rebecca Hollway, aged 9 months, of Westgate Street, was buried on 21 Jan 1830.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Caroline Candy Hollway, aged 7, of Hinden (Wilts), was buried on 28 Apr 1839.

In the 1851 census at 10 Milsom Street, Bath: Joseph Hollway, aged 53, engraver & printer 12 men & 10 boys, born at Bath, wife Rebecca, aged 50, born at Evercreech (Som), five children and a servant.

The death of Joseph Hollway, aged 62, was registered 1860/Q2 Bath. There was a death notice in the Bath Chronicle of Thu 12 Apr 1860 p5. From the National Probate Calendar 1860: 11 August. The Will of Joseph Hollway late of 3 Mount-beacon in the Parish of Walcot Bath in the County of Somerset and of 10 Milsom-street in the City of Bath Engraver deceased who died 9 April 1860 at Mount-beacon aforesaid was proved at Bristol by the oath of Rebecca Hollway of 3 Mount-beacon aforesaid Widow the Relict and the sole Executrix. Effects under £4,000.

The death of Rebecca Hollway, aged 62, was registered 1863/Q4 Bath. (The entry is out of order in the handwritten GRO index.)

Joseph and Rebecca Hollway were buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery. C23 Mary Stacy (1760-1830) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Benjamin Davis MARY, WIDOW OF THE LATE BENJAMIN DAVIS George Stacy AND OF GEORGE STACY, DIED JUNE 27TH 1830 Elizabeth Davis (1787- AGED 67. 1856) ALSO OF ELIZABETH DAVIS DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED SEPR 9TH 1856 AGED 69.

Slab.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 1 Jul 1830 p3: “June 27, in her 71st year, in Claverton-street, Widcombe, Mrs. Stacy, widow.

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Names Inscriptions Notes She united a clear judgement with the warmest affections, and was esteemed and beloved by all who knew her.” From the burial register: Mary Stacey (sic), aged 70, of Claverton Street, was buried on 4 Jul 1830.

In the 1871 census at 7 Edward Street, Bathwick, Bath: Peter Davis, aged 58, unmarried, landed proprietor, born at Bath, Elizabeth Davis, aged 62, unmarried, sister, funded proprietor, born at Bath, two nieces and a servant.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Davis, aged 69, of 7 Edward Street, was buried on 15 Sep 1856. C34 Sarah Ramsey (1783- Sacred 1861) TO THE MEMORY OF SARAH RAMSEY WHO DIED NOVEMBER 26TH 1861 AGED 78. ―•―

Slab.

From the burial register: Sarah Ramsey, aged 78, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 1 Dec 1861. From the National Probate Calendar 1861: 9 December. The Will of Sarah Ramsey formerly of Devizes in the County of Wilts but late of 8 Claverton- buildings in the Parish of Widcombe in the Suburbs of the City of Bath Spinster deceased who died 26 November 1861 at Calverton-buildings aforesaid was proved at Bristol by the oaths of William Ramsey of 8 Claverton-buildings aforesaid Labourer the Nephew and Sarah Ramsey of the same place Spinster the Niece the Executors. Effects under £1,000.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C35 William Price (1787- North: 1853) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM PRICE DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 8th 1853. AGED 66.

Pitched 4 ways.

In the 1851 census at the house of Sarah Tugwell at 100 New Sydney Place, Bathwick, Bath: William Price, aged 60, unmarried, servant, butler, born at Westbury (Wilts).

From the burial register: William Price, aged 66, of Church Street, was buried on 15 Aug 1853. Will of William Price, Butler of Bath, Somerset, date 29 Nov 1853, PROB 11/2181. C47 Lucy Coulthard (1812- SACRED 1834) to the Memory of LUCY Wife of JOHN COULTHARD Thomas Coulthard of this Parish (1842-1844) who died April 24th 1834 Aged 21 John Coulthard (1809- Also of THOMAS son of 1875) JOHN and ANN COULTHARD who died Jany 24th 1844 Ann Coulthard (1809- Aged 1 Year 1893) Also of LUCY ANN daughter of JOHN and ANN COULTHARD Lucy Ann Coulthard who died Feby 6th 1847 (1835-1847) Aged 11 Years Slab.

From the burial register: Lucy Coulthart (sic), aged 21, of Paradise Row, was buried on 29 Apr 1834.

From the burial register: Thomas Coulthard, aged 1, of Wells Road, was buried on 28 Jan 1844.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Lucy Ann Coulthart (sic), aged 11, of Wells Road, was buried on 12 Feb 1847.

In the 1851 census at 2 St Marys Bdgs, Wells Road, Bath: John Coulthard, aged 41, draper & tea dealer master, born at Hodden parish, Dumfries, Scotland, wife Ann, aged 41, born at Frampton Cotterell (Glos), three children and Mary Frankcom. aged 38, unmarried, sister-in-law, assist[s] generally in house, born at Frampton Cotterell.

In the 1861 census at 7 Prospect Buildings, Wells Road, Bath: John Coulthard, aged 51,draper, born in Scotland, wife Ann, aged 51, born at Frampton Cotterell (Glos), son William. aged 19, draper, born at Bath, and Mary Francombe, aged 48, unmarried, sister-in-law, lives with family, born at Frampton Cotterell.

The death of John Coulthard, aged 65, was registered 1875/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1875: 5 April. Administration of the effects of John Coulthard late of Prospect Buildings Wells-road in the Parish of Lyncombe and Widcombe in the County of Somerset Draper who died 21 March 1875 at Prospect Buildings was granted to Walter John Coulthard of High-street Cheltenham in the County of Gloucester Draper the Son and one of the Next of Kin. Effects under £1,000. Resworn July 1875 under £1,500.

The death of Ann Coulthard, aged 84, was registered 1893/Q4 Bath. C48 Ann Coulthard (1807- Sacred to the Memory of ANN 1835) Wife of JAMES COULTHARD of this Parish James Coulthard who died the 16th November 1835 Aged 28 Years James Walter Weep not for me but pity take Coulthard (1831-1837) And love my Children for my sake Also Of JAMES WALTER COULTHARD Son of the above who died March 11th 18[3]7 Aged 5 Years & 6 Months

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Names Inscriptions Notes Slab. Delaminated at the lower end.

From the burial register: Ann Coulthart (sic), aged 28, of Angel terrace, was buried on 22 Nov 1835. C51 George Hansford (1791- South: 1845) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE HANSFORD Mary Hansford (1787- WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 29TH 1845 1874) IN THE 53RD YEAR OF THIS AGE

Emma Clark (1826- North: 1888) MARY HANSFORD WIFE OF GEORGE HANSFORD Richard Bailey Clark WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE (1821-1888) 21ST AUGUST 1874 IN THE 87TH YEAR OF HER AGE

West: [EMMA] Pitched 4 ways. The top parts of the eastern and western sides THE KIND AND LOVING WIFE are missing. OF RICD B. CLARK, OF TWERTON ON AVON, From the burial register: George Hansford, aged 52, of DIED APRIL 9TH 1888, AGED 62 YEARS Claverton Street, was buried on 8 Jun 1845. “THY WILL BE DONE.” In the 1871 census at 5 St Mary’s Buildings, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Mary Hansford, aged 84, widow, retired tradeswoman, born at Wisham (Warks), and daughter Emma, aged 44, unmarried, no occupation, born at Bath.

From the burial register: Mary Hansford, aged 86, of St Marys Buildings, was buried on 27 Aug 1874.

The marriage of Richard Bailey Clark to Ann Louisa Atkins at St Michael with St Paul, Bath was registered 1847/Q4 Bath.

In the 1871 census at 12 Claverton Buildings, Bath: Richard B Clark, aged 48, butcher, born at bath, wife Ann L, aged 52, born at Bath, daughter Mary C?, aged 12, born at Bath, and a nurse.

The marriage of Richard Bailey Clark to Emma Hansford at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1875/Q3 Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1881 census at 17 Victoria Buildings, Twerton, Bath: Richard B Clark, aged 59, retired butcher, born at Bath, and wife Emma, aged 55, born at Bath.

From the burial register: Emma Clark, aged 62, of Twerton on Avon, was buried on 13 Apr 1888. From the National Probate Calendar 1888: 14 June. Administration of the Personal Estate of Emma Clark (Wife of Richard Bailey Clark) late of 11 Vernon- terrace in the Parish of Twerton in the County of Somerset who died 6 April 1888 at 11 Vernon-terrace was granted at Bristol to the said Richard Bailey Clark of 11 Vernon-terrace Gentleman. Personal Estate £41 6s. 9d.

The death of Richard Bailey Clark, aged 67, was registered 1888/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1889: 5 February. The Will of Richard Bailey Clark late of 11 Vernon- terrace in the Parish of Twerton in the County of Somerset Gentleman who died 25 November 1888 at 11 Vernon-terrace was proved at Bristol by Emma Louisa Clark of 11 Vernon-terrace Spinster the Daughter the sole Executrix. Personal Estate £140 5s. C56 Lucy Sparks (1799- South: 1836) BENEATH ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF LUCY SPARKS Susan Sparks (1775- WHO DIED DECR 23RD 1836 AGED 37. 1842) North: Martha Draper (1797- ALSO MRS SUSAN SPARKS 1881) WHO DIED JULY 30TH 184[2] AGED 67 YEARS John Gray Draper (- AND MARTHA HER ELDEST DAUGHTER WIDOW OF th 1843) JOHN GRAY DRAPER SHE DIED JUNE 11 1881 AGED 83. From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 5 Jan 1837 p3: Dec. 23, in Widcombe Terrace, Lucy, 2d daughter of the late Samuel Sparks, esq; of Crewkerne.

From the burial register: Lucy Sparks, aged 37, of Widcombe Terrace, was buried on 31 Dec 1836.

From the burial register: Susan Sparks, aged 67, of Widcombe Terrace, was buried on 6 Aug 1842. Will of Susan Sparks, Widow of No 5 Widcombe Terrace Bath, Somerset, date 3 Sep 1842, PROB 11/1968.

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Names Inscriptions Notes Will of John Gray Draper of Crewkerne, Somerset, date 14 Jun 1843, PROB 11/1980.

In the 1881 census as lodgers at 7 Leicester Place, Clifton: Martha Draper, aged 83, widow, income from land and house property, born at Crewkern[e] (Som), Wm G Draper, aged 57, unmarried, son, retired from Army, born at Crewkerne, and a servant.

From the burial register: Martha Draper, aged 83, of 7 Leicester Place, Clifton, Bristol, was buried on 18 Jun 1881. From the National Probate Calendar 1881: 16 August. The Will of Martha Draper formerly of Crewkerne in the County of Somerset but late of 7 Leicester-place Clifton in the City and County of Bristol Widow who died 11 June 1881 at 7 Leicester-place was proved at Bristol by William Gray Draper of 3 Tottenham-place Clifton Esquire late a Captain in her Majesty’s Army the Son the sole Executor. Personal Estate £3,090 18s. 8d. C58 Isabella Helen SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Armstrong (1817-1842) ISABELLA HELEN ARMSTRONG TAKEN HENCE APRIL 24TH ANNO DOMINI 1842, AGED 24 YEARS. My sheep hear my voice and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life: and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my Father’s hand. John 10th Chap:27th 28th Vers And they shall be mine saith the Lord of hosts in that day when I make up my Jewels. Mal: 3rd Chap: 17: Vse From the burial register: Isabella Ellen Armstrong, aged 23, of South Parade, was buried on 29 Apr 1842.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C59

Altar tomb. No inscription found. C65 Edwin Griffin (1841- South: 1860) In Memory of ...... GRIFFIN .....D JANE OF AUST .... SERVANT OF REVD G. E. TATE ...... PARISH AGED 19 YEARS

...... A SERVANT PHILEM. V. 16

North: LIKE FLOWERS YOU MAY FADE ARE YOU READY TO DIE WHILE YET HERE IS YOUTH Pitched 4 ways. TO A SAVIOUR FLY In the 1851 census at Aust (Glos): Charles Griffin, aged 51, butcher, born at Churchcliff (Som), wife Jane, aged 32, born at Redwick (Glos), and children: Enos, aged 21, born at Aust, Joseph, aged 17, born at Aust, Edwin, aged 9, born at Aust, Mary Ann, aged 3?, born at Aust, and Matilda Jane, aged 6 months, born at Aust.

From the burial register: Edwin Griffin, aged 19, of Widcombe Lodge, was buried on 20 Aug 1860, the officiating minister being G E Tate. The death of Edwin Griffin, aged 20, was registered 1860/Q3 Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C76 Elizabeth Davis (1790- SACRED 1840) to the memory of ELIZABETH Wife of George Davis (1788- GEORGE DAVIS of this Parish 1878) who departed this life May 12th 1840 Aged 49 Years.

Slab.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 14 May 1840 p3: “May 12, after a lingering illness borne with Christian fortitude, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. George Davis, Claverton bdgs, Widcombe, leaving a husband and nine small children to lament her loss.”

From the burial register: Elizabeth Davis, aged 50, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 19 May 1840.

In the 1841 census at 11 Claverton Buildings, Bath: George Davis, aged 50, plasterer & painter, born in Somerset, Henry Davis, aged 20, plasterer & painter, Elizabeth Davis, aged 15, Edward Davis, aged 15, cabinet maker, Alfred Davis, aged 13, tailor ap[prentice], Charles Davis, aged 9, and William Davis, aged 4.

In the 1861 census at 8 St Mark’s Place West, Bath: George Davis, aged 72, retired painter, born at Bath, wife Dianah, aged 50, born at Bath, and a servant.

George Davis died aged 90 on 15 Dec 1878 at 16 St Mark’s Place West and was buried in Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James Cemetery on 21 Dec 1878 and Diana Davis died age 68 in 1880 and was buried in the same grave (XA19) on 27 Feb 1880. No memorial.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C80 William Day (1758- Underneath 1805) are deposited the Remains of WILLIAM DAY. Sarah Day (1757-1827) who died July [2]7th 1805 Aged 47 Years. William Day (1786- Also the Remains of 1834) SARAH his Wife who died February 23rd 1827 Mary Cogswell (1792- Aged 69 Years. 1851) Underneath are also

deposited the remains of Slab. WILLIAM DAY. of the City of Bath, Surgeon, From the burial register: William Day was buried on 31 Jul 1805. Son of the above named WILLIAM & SARAH DAY. th From the burial register: Sarah Day, aged 69, of St James’s who died 17 April 1834. Parade, Bath, was buried on 1 Mar 1827. Aged 44 Years. Also MARY COGSWELL From the burial register: William Day, aged 44, of Sister of the above Northumberland Buildings, Bath, was buried on 24 Apr 1834. who died 24: Aug: 1851 Aged 59 Years In the 1851 census at 4 Northumberland Bldgs, Bath: James Cogswell, aged 61, accountant, born at Bath, wife Mary, aged 59, born at Bath, and two servants.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 28 Aug 1851 p2: Aug. 24, Mary, wife of Mr. Cogswell, 4, Northumberland Buildings, aged 59.

From the burial register: Mary Cogswell, aged 59, of 4 Northumberland Bldgs, was buried on 30 Aug 1851.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C82 Margaret Jeffares SACRED (1796-1847) to the memory of MARGARET JEFFARES Jane Davies (1776- who died 1851) January 15th 1847 Aged 50. “His work is perfect” DEUT. XXX11:1

ALSO JANE DAVIES AUNT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 4TH 1851 AGED 75. PS LXXI -19-20 VS Slab.

From the burial register: Margaret Jeffares, aged 50, of Widcombe Terrace, was buried on 19 Jan 1847.

In the 1851 census at 17 Prior Park Buildings, Bath: Jane Davies, aged 74, widow, annuitant, born at Wexford, Ireland, a lady’s companion and a servant.

From the burial register: Jane Davies, aged 75, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 9 Oct 1851. Will of Jane Davies, Widow of Bath, Somerset, date 6 Nov 1851, PROB 11/2141. C83 Elizabeth Ector (1774- Sacred 1832) to the Memory of Alexander Ector ELIZABETH ECTOR. died 4th July 1832 Martha Prince (1795- aged 58 years. 1842) Relict of ALEXANDER ECTOR of the Island of Jamaica.

Also to the Memory of MARTHA PRINCE Daughter of the above who died April 23RD 1842 Aged 46. Slab.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the Slave Register of former British Colonial Dependencies, 1812-1834: “A return of the slaves in the parish of St Andrew in the possession of John Campbell, Richard Kinkead & Elizabeth Ector as executors and executrix of Alexander Ector Esqre decd on the 28th day of June in the year of our Lord 1817” has 30 males (of which 10 African and 20 Creole) and 28 females (of which 6 African and 22 Creole).

Alexander Ector was a merchant in the firm Shea, Ector & Co. of Kingston, Jamaica.

From the New Jamaica Magazine of 1799 p328 in a list of marriage in May 1799: In Kingston ... Alexander Ector, esq. to Mrs. Freeman.

From Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies (1875): JOHN HORN, ESQ., PAR. OF ST. ANDREW, OB. 27 MAY, 1788, AET. 48. ALSO, MRS. ELIZABETH ECTOR, LATE HORN — WIFE OF ALEXR. ECTOR, OF KINGSTON, MERCHT., — OB. 1 5 JUNE, 1796, AET. 38. — ALSO— LUCY MARSHALL, OB. JULY 30, 1797, AET. 24.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 12 Jul 1832 p3: “July 4, at Forefield place, Elizabeth, widow of the late Alexander Ector, esq; of Kingston, Jamaica.” From the burial register: Elizabeth Ector, aged 59, of Forefield Place, was buried on 10 Jul 1832. Will of Elizabeth Ector, Widow of Lyncombe, Somerset, date 2 Feb 1833.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 28 Apr 1842: “April 23, at the house of her mother-in-law, Widcombe-crescent, Martha, the beloved wife of the Rev. H. Prince. “She sleeps in Jesus.”” From the burial register: Martha Prince, aged 45, of Widcombe Crescent, was buried on 29 Apr 1842.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 25 Mar 1847 p2: “March 20, at her residence, 5, Widcombe Crescent, Mary Anne, relict of the late Thomas Prince, Esq, formerly of the Island of Jamaica.”

The Rev Henry James Prince (1811-1899) studied medicine and was appointed medical officer at The General Hospital, Bath. Due to ill health in 1837 he went as a student to St David’s College, Lampeter. After becoming a curate at Charlinch (Som) and then Stoke (Suffolk), he and his like-minded revivalist ministers were obliged to leave the Church of England and set 186

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Names Inscriptions Notes up their own ministry. In 1856 a religious community called Agapemone – meaning ‘Abode of Love’ - was set up at Spaxton (Som). It also had a church at Upper Clapton, London. It was embroiled in controversy over the multiple ‘spiritual’ brides, the communal living and a lawsuit brought by the relatives of one of its adherents.

There are various books about the movement including: The Abode of Love by Kate Barlow (2006) The Reverend Prince and his Abode of Love by Charles Mander (1976) C84 Elizabeth Farr (1801- BENEATH ARE DEPOSITED 1851) THE REMAINS OF ELIZABETH FARR Louisa Farr (1789-1857) WHO DIED MAY 19TH 1851 AGED 49. Elizabeth Strange (1789-1860) AND OF LOUISA FARR SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTR 12TH 1857 AGED 68.

AND OF ELIZABETH STRANGE BELOVED FRIEND OF THE ABOVE Slab. WHO DIED SEPR 22: 1860 AGED 71. In the 1851 census at 3 Southcot Place, Bath: Louisa Farr, aged 61, unmarried, independent annuitant, born at Bath, Eliza Farr, aged 49, unmarried, sister, independent annuitant, born at Bath, Elizabeth Strange, aged 62, unmarried, visitor, born at Bath, and a servant.

From the burial register: Eliza Farr, aged 49, of Southcot Place, was buried on 24 May 1851.

From the burial register: Louisa Farr, aged 68, of Southcot Place, was buried on 18 Sep 1857.

From the burial register: Elizabeth Strange, aged 71, of 10 Duke Street, was buried on 29 Sep 1860.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C85 Elizabeth Cook (1784- SACRED 1824) to the Memory of ELIZABETH. Wife of THOS COOK Thomas Cook of this Parish. Who died 9th Novr 1824 Henry Cook (1823-1826) Aged 40. Also HENRY COOK Son of the above Died 13th Febry1826. Aged 2 Years & 6 Months.

Slab. Broken into two pieces.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 14 Nov 1824 p3: “Monday died, Mrs. Cook, wife of Mr. Cook, grocer, of Claverton-street, leaving an infant family to lament her loss.” From the burial register: Elizabeth Cook, aged 40, of Claverton Street, was buried on 14 Nov 1824.

From the burial register: Henry Cook, aged 2 years & 6 months, of Claverton Street, was buried on 17 Feb 1826. C90 Laetitia Ann Beatt Entomb’d (1745-1821) Beneath this Stone Lie Thomas Beatt (1754- the ever to be lamented remains of 1839) LÆTITIA ANN BEATT, who died at Bath, Edward Palethorpe the 4th Day of June 1821, (1804-1890) Aged 76 Years. ALSO Jessie Palethorpe THOMAS BEATT Esqr (1827-1915) Husband of the above who died Feby 13th 1839. Aged 85 Years. ALSO OF EDWARD PALETHORPE. Baptised on 5 Feb 1804 at St Mary Magdalen, Richmond (Surrey: Nephew of the above Edward, son of Richard & Ann Palethorpe, date of birth 30 Jan who died July 9th 1890, 1804. Aged 86 Years. ALSO From the burial register: Letitia Ann Beatt, aged 76, of Duke St, Bath, was buried on 8 Jun 1821. 188

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Names Inscriptions Notes JESSIE, widow of the above EDWARD PALETHORPE. From the burial register: Thomas Beatt, aged 85, of Combe DIED MAY 20th 1915. Down, was buried on 20 Feb 1839. Will of Thomas Beatt of AGED 88 YEARS. Monckton Combe, Somerset, date 8 Mar 1839, PROB 11/1907.

In the 1861 census at Claremont House, Monkton Combe (Som): Edward Palethorpe, aged 57, proprietor of houses, born at Richmond (Surrey), wife Lucy, aged 63, born in London, and two servants.

The death of Lucy Ann Palethorpe, aged 75, was registered 1863/Q1 Bath.

The marriage of Edward Palethorpe to Jessie Sewell was registered 1863/Q3 Mile End.

In the 1881 census at Claremont House, Monkton Combe (Som): Edward Palethorpe, aged 77, yeoman, born at Richmond (Surrey), wife Jessie, aged 52, born at Stepney, London, Hetty Palethorpe, aged 7, adopted daughter, birthplace not known, a visitor and a servant.

From the burial register: Edward Palethorpe, aged 86, of Combe Down, was buried on 14 Jul 1890. From the National Probate Calendar 1890: 6 September. The Will with a Codicil of Edward Palethorpe late of Claremont House Combe Down in the Parish of Monckton Combe in the County of Somerset Gentleman who died 9 July 1890 at Claremont House was proved at Bristol by Jessie Palethorpe of Claremont House Combe Down Widow the Relict one of the Executors. Personal Estate £2,646 11s. 10d.

From the burial register: Jessie Palethorpe, aged 88, of 29 Hamilton Road, Boscombe, was buried on 24 May 1915.

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Names Inscriptions Notes C91 Martha Large (1797- SACRED 1838) to the Memory of MARTHA. Wife of JOSEPH LARGE Sophia Large (1789- of this Parish 1865) who died APRIL 24th1838 Aged 41 Years Joseph Large (1790- Also 1873) SOPHIA. his second Wife who died August 8th 1865. Aged 76 Years The above named JOSEPH LARGE Born February 10th 1790 Died April 16th 1873. Slab.

From the burial register: Martha Large, aged 41, of Devonshire Buildings, was buried on 27 Apr 1838.

In the 1841 census at Devonshire Buildings, Bath: Joseph Large, aged 56, independent, born in Somerset, and a servant.

In the 1851 census at 18 Devonshire Buildings, Bath: Joseph Large, aged 61, agent to Christian Knowledge S[ociety], born at Bath, wife Sophia, aged 61, born in London, and two servants.

In the 1861 census at Devonshire Buildings, Bath: Joseph Large, aged 71, born at Bath, wife Sophia, aged 71, born in London, and two servants.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 10 Aug 1865 p5: August 8, after very protracted and agonizing suffering, borne with true Christian fortitude and resignation, deeply regretted by a numerous circle of relatives and very kind friends, Sophia, the beloved and most affectionate wife of Mr. Joseph Large, of Devonshire-buildings.

From the burial register: Sophia Large, aged 76, of 18 Devonshire Buildings, was buried on 14 Aug 1865.

From the National Probate Calendar 1865: 28 September. The Will of Sophia Large (Wife of Joseph Large Esquire) late of Devonshire-buildings in the Parish of Lyncombe and Widcombe

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Names Inscriptions Notes in the County of Somerset deceased who died 8 August 1865 at Devonshire-buildings aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of the said Joseph Large of 18 Devonshire- buildings aforesaid Henry Underwood of 10 Pierrepont-street in the City of Bath Architect the Brother and Lewis Curwood Berger of Lower Clapton in the County of Middlesex Esquire the Executors. Probate being granted under certain Limitations. Effects under £3,000.

From the burial register entry: Joseph Large, aged 83, was buried on 23 Apr 1873. From the National Probate Calendar 1873: 31 May. The Will of Joseph Large late of 188 Devonshire- buildings in the City and Borough of Bath Gentleman who died 16 April 1873 at 18 Devonshire-buildings was proved at the Principal Registry by Edward Henly of Lyneham Court near Chippenham in the County of Wilts Gentleman and John Stone of 13 Queen-square in the said City Solicitor the Executors. Effects under £25,000. C92 William Harris Jefferies This humble Tablet (1739-1809) Covers the mortal Remains of WILLIAM HARRIS JEFFERIES Esqr John Leaves (1756- Born near the town of Bedford: 1834) Formerly a Captain. in the third Regiment of Dragoon Guards, Jane Leaves (1772- and during the last Thirty years of his life 1847) a Resident in the City of Bath: Where his gentle, social manners gained The universal esteem of the Circle In which he lived Whilst his benevolence gladdened The Heart of the Friendless, The Widow, and the Orphan, He died on the16th of January 1809: Slab. Aged 69 Years. This humble Stone no flattring tale can tell Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Record Service Z 858/37/4: Of him who lowly fills this narrow Cell: Mortgage of 7 March 1777 between Thomas and Margaret Daniel But like himself, in simple truth attests, and William Harris Jeffreys, Bath, Somerset, Esq ... William that underneath in peace, a good Man rests. Harris Jeffreys, late of Bath, now of Bedford, gentleman

NEAR ...... LIE THE REMAINS From The Oxford Journal of Sat 21 Jan 1809 p3: “At Bath, aged OF MR JOHN LEAVES WHO DIED 60, William Harris Jeffreys, Esq. formerly a Captain in the 3d JUNE 18TH 1834 AGED 68 YEARS

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Names Inscriptions Notes ALSO IN THIS VAULT JANE Regiment of Dragoon Guards.” (The age is inconsistent with WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN LEAVES other sources.) Y TH WHO DIED JAN 25 1847, AGED 74 YEARS From The Monthly Magazine, Volume XXVII Part I for 1809 p312: “William Harris Jeffreys, esq. formerly of the 3d regiment of dragoons, 69. ... In his 70th year, William Harris Jeffreys, esq. He be[gan] his career in the 3d regiment of dragoon guards, and was esteemed an active and meritorious officer; for the last thirty years he has chiefly resided in this city, where his good humour, convivial disposition, and benevolent mind, rendered him universally beloved and highly respected.” In the report in The Gentleman’s Magazine Vol LXXIX p185 the address is given as Edgar-buildings, Bath.

From the burial register: William Harris Jefferis (sic) was buried on 23 Jan 1809. PROB 11/1496/127 Will of William Harris Jeffreys of Bath 15 Apr 1809.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Jun 1834 p3: “June 18, aged 79, Mr. John Leeves, of Kingsmead-terrace, for many years employed at the Hetling Court Pump-room.” From the burial register: John Leaves, aged 78, of Kingsmead Terrace, Bath, was buried on 23 Jun 1834.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 4 Feb 1847: “Jan. 25, at the residence of her son, (Mr F. Leeves, Carolina Row, King Square, Bristol) Jane, relict of Mr. J. Leeves, of Bath, aged 74.” From the burial register Jane Leeves (sic), aged 74, of the parish of St James, Bristol was buried on 1 Feb 1847.

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Names Inscriptions Notes D1 Gilbert John Pasley (1797-1846)

Anna Jane Pasley (1838-1857)

Slab. The inscription is identical to that on the headstone, see W1. D4 Susanna Lawrence North: (1746-1835) Underneath are deposited the remains of SUSANNA wife of THOMAS LAWRENCE Esq Thomas Lawrence who died Novr 22nd 1835 (1751-1841) Aged 79

Anne Lawrence (1786- South: 1868) Also in memory of THOMAS LAWRENCE ESQ. who died Octr 2nd 1841 Aged 90 and whose remains rest here Here rest also the remains of ANNE LAWRENCE daughter of THOMAS and SUSANNAH Died April 16th 1868 Aged 81 Table tomb with pitched upper surface.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Nov 1836 p2: “Nov. 22, after a long illness, deeply lamented by her relations and friends, Susannah, wife of Thomas Lawrence, esq; of Cottage Crescent, Bath, aged 79.” From the burial register: Susanna Lawrence, aged 79, of Cottage Crescent, was buried on 2 Dec 1835.

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Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1841 census at Bloomfield Place, Bath: Thos Laurence, aged 85, ind[ependent], not born in Somerset, Ann Laurence, aged 55,not born in Somerset, and two servants.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 7 Oct 1841 p2: “Oct. 2, at his residence, 1 Bloomfield-place, Bath, Thomas Lawrence, Esq., in the 91st year of his age, much respected and deeply regretted by his family.” From the burial register: Thomas Laurence, aged 90, of Bloomfield Place, was buried on 12 Oct 1841.

In the 1851 census at 1 Bloomfield Place, Bath: Ann Lawrence, aged 64, unmarried, proprietor of houses, born at Ealing (Middx), two servants and a visitor.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 23 Apr 1868 p5: “April 16, at Bloomfield-place, Bath, Miss Ann Laurence, aged 81.” From the burial register: Ann Lawrence, aged 81, of Bloomfield Place, was buried on 23 Apr 1868. D12 Downes Hamilton Willis DOWNES HAMILTON WILLIS (1834-1835) OB. [9] FEB. 1835 ÆT 5 MENSIS WILLIAM LYSTER WILLIS William Lyster Willis West: (1823-1840) OB. JAN. 20. A.D. 1840 South: Edmund Pembroke ÆT 17 ANo EDMUND PEMBROKE OB. AP. 29 A.D. 1840 ÆTAT 9 MEN. Willis (1839-1840)

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From the burial register: Downes Hamilton Willis, aged 5 months, of 17 Green Park, Walcot, was buried on 12 Feb 1835.

The birth of Edmund Pembroke Willis was registered 1839/Q3 Pembroke.

The death of William Lyster Willis, aged 16, was registered 1840/Q1 Bath.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Edmund Pembroke Willis, aged 0, was registered 1840/Q2 Bath. From the burial register: Edmund Pembroke Willis, aged 9 months, of Green Park Buildings, was buried on 4 May 1840. D14 Maria Helen Elizabeth BY HER MOTHER Nesbit (1829-1860) TO THE BELOVED MEMORY OF A MOST DEVOTEDLY AFFECTIONATE DAUGHTER MARIA HELEN ELIZABETH NESBIT TAKEN FROM THIS WORLD OF SIN AND SORROW 27TH JANUARY 1860 AGED 30 YEARS ......

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From the burial register: Mary Helen Elizabeth Nesbitt, aged 30, of Sydney Buildings, was buried on 3 Feb 1860. D16 Underneath THOMAS C...... formerly of Evercreech ......

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Names Inscriptions Notes D25 John Brown (1791- SACRED 1836) to the Memory of JOHN BROWN Grace Bertram (1781- who died May 8th 1836. 1837) Aged 44 Years.

Jane Brown (1795- ALSO 1846) In Memory of GRACE BERTRAM who died January 20th 1837 Aged 53 Years.

ALSO to the Memory of JANE BROWN From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 12 May 1836: “May 9, at Prior Wife of the above Park buildings, aged 44, Mr. John Brown, late timber merchant, who died January 4th 1846 of this city.” From the burial register: John Brown, aged 44, of Aged 50 Years. Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 14 May 1836.

From the burial register: Grace Bartram, aged 53, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 26 Jan 1837.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 8 Jan 1846 p3: “Jan. 4, after a long illness, borne with resignation, Mrs. Jane Brown, 5, Prior Park Buildings.” From the burial register: Jane Brown, aged 50, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 10 Jan 1846. D27 Jane Outerbridge SACRED (1813-1841) to the Memory of JANE the beloved Wife William Outerbridge of Captn (1810-1876) WILLIAM OUTERBRIDGE died 30th October 1841 Aged 28 Years.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 11 Nov 1841: “Oct 29. at her father’s, at Widcombe, aged 28, Jane, wife of Capt. Outerbridge, of the ship Cosmo, of Bristol.” The death of Jane 196

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Names Inscriptions Notes Outerbridge, aged 28, was registered 1841/Q4 Bath. From the burial register: Jane Outerbridge, aged 27, of Hatfield Buildings, was buried on 5 Nov 1841.

The marriage of William Kinchin Outerbridge to Louisa Jane Williams was registered 1843/Q1 Bristol.

In the 1851 census at 8 Southwell Street, Bristol: William Outerbridge, aged 41, master mariner, born at Bristol, wife Louisa, aged 28, born in Bristol, three children and two servants.

The death of William Outerbridge, aged 65, was registered 1876/Q3 Clifton.

The death of Louisa Jane Outerbridge, aged 69, was registered 1893/Q3 Barton Regis. D29 Mary Antoinette SACRED Theweneti (1767-1838) to the Memory of MARY ANTOINET THEWENETI died April 14th 1838, Aged 70 Years.

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From the burial register: Mary Antonett Theweneti, aged 70, of Macaulay Buildings, was buried on 21 Apr 1838. The death of Mary Antoinette Theweneti, aged 70, was registered 1838/Q2 Bath. From the location of the births of presumed children, the family moved from Romania, then part of ‘Turkey in Europe’.

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Names Inscriptions Notes Theweneti. All three brothers always shared the same address. In 1837 their address was the 7 Macaulay Buildings and their studio was at the 14 Bond Street, London; from 1841 to 1849 they were at the 2 Henrietta Street, Bath and from 1850 at the 29 Henrietta Street. From 1860 the brothers were described as photographers and artists. Various photographic portraits by the Theweneti Brothers of Bath are in collections or being offered for sale.

In the 1841 census at 2 Henrietta Street, Bath: Charles Lutenstein, aged 35, professor of music, not born in Somerset, Harriet Lutenstein, aged 35, not born in Somerset, Theodore Lutenstein, aged 2, born in Somerset, a servant, Lawrence Theweneti, aged 45, artist, born in foreign parts, Michael Theweneti, aged 40, artist, born in foreign parts, Edward Theweneti, aged 30, artist, born in foreign parts, Elizabeth Slade, aged 25, artist, born in Somerset, and Joseph Perry, aged 20, ap[pentice], born in Somerset.

In the 1851 census at 29 Henrietta Street, Bath: Lauruna (sic) Theweneti, aged 60, unmarried, artist in painting, born in Turkey B[ritish] S[ubject], Michael Theweneti, aged 55, unmarried, artist in painting born in Turkey B S, Edward Theweneti, aged 45, married, artist drawing, born in Turkey B S, Emma Theweneti, aged 32, sister in law, professor of musick (sic), born at Bath, and a servant.

In the 1861 census at 29 Henrietta Street, Bath: Lawrence Theweneti, aged 70, unmarried, miniature & portrait painter, born at Bucharest Turkey Naturalised British Subject, Michael Theweneti, aged 65, unmarried, miniature & portrait painter, born at Bucharest Naturalised British Subject, Edward Theweneti, aged 55, married, photographer, born at Bucharest Naturalised British Subject, Emma M Theweneti, aged 43, sister in law, professor of music, born at Bath, and a servant.

In the 1871 census at 29 Henrietta Street, Bath: Lorenzo Theweneti, aged 82, unmarried, artist – naturalized, born at Bucharest, Wallachia, Michael Theweneti, aged 75, unmarried, brother, artist – naturalized, born at Bucharest, Edward Theweneti, aged 65, married, brother, artist – naturalized, born at Bucharest, Emma Theweneti, aged 52, brother’s wife, born at Bath, and a servant.

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Names Inscriptions Notes

The death of Michael Theweneti, aged 78, was registered 1874 Bath. The death of Lorenzo Theweneti, aged 89, was registered 1878 Bath. The death of Joseph Edward Stephen Theweneti, aged 83, was registered 1889 Bath.

From And So To Bath by Cecil Roberts, New York, 1940 on p264: Egad, that's a brave entertainment! But Mr. Wilson has plenty of competition to-night. There Mr. Theweneti (from Germany) at The Globe Inn, with his Microcosms, and "a Pyramid with two Serpents pursuing each other with peculiar activity." And what's this, pray?

See also St Mary’s Churchyard, Smallcombe and Perrymead Cemetery. D33 Emma Vidal (1784- EMMA VIDAL 1844) only Sister of the Naval Officers of that Name Died 11: December 1844 AGED 60. ― “She loved much” ―

Slab. The top part of this monument has now delaminated.

Baptised on 8 Apr 1799 at St James, Westminster: Emma Vidal, daughter of Emeric & Jane Vidal [IGI]. (This would seem to be a baptism at an age of about 15.)

The death of Emma Vidal, aged 60, was registered 1844/Q4 Bath. From the burial register: Emma Vidal, aged 60, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 18 Dec 1844. Will of Emma Vidal, Spinster of Bath, Somerset, date 25 Apr 1845, PROB 11/2017.

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Names Inscriptions Notes See also grave A34. (HMS Vidal, launched in 1951, was named after Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal (1792-1863) a naval surveyor who mapped the Canadian lakes and the west coast of Africa. Richard Emeric Vidal (1784-1854) was a Commander in the Royal Navy and died at Sarnia, Ontario.) D34 Anna Jane Vidal (1783- ANNA JANE VIDAL 1846) Wife of EMERIC ESSEX VIDAL Esq. R.N. Emeric Essex Vidal died 20: Novr 1846. (1791-1861) AGED 63. “Asleep in Christ”

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Emeric Essex Vidal, born at Brentford (Essex) on 29 Mar 1791 son of Emeric Vidal & Jane Essex. (Curiously the IGI has the marriage of the parents at St Bride’s Fleet Street in 1801.) He was a draughtsman and painter. He joined the Royal Navy when he was 15 and was a purser for 50 years. His watercolours of numerous places around the world, in particular South America, were published and continue to be offered for auction. He died at Brighton on 7 May 1861.

On 27 Jan 1814 at St Bride’s, Fleet Street, London Emeric Essex Vidal marriage Anna Jane Capper [IGI].

In the 1841 census at Melbourne (Derbys): Susanna Greans, aged 55, farmer, born in Derbyshire, Selina Capper, aged 55, independent, not born in Derbyshire, Anna Vidal, aged 55, not born in Derbyshire, and five servants.

From the burial register: Anna Jane Vidal, aged 63, of Beechen Cliff Cottage, was buried on 25 Nov 1846.

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Names Inscriptions Notes Cape Vidal, South Africa is named after Emeric Essex Vidal’s brother Captain Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal (1792 - 1863), a surveyor with the British Royal Navy who charted the African coast in the 1820s.

The Vidal family is also associated with Sarnia, Ontario in particular Emeric Essex Vidal’s elder brother Richard. Will of Richard Emeric Vidal, Commander in the Royal Navy of Port Sarnia Sainston, Province of Canada, date 7 Mar 1855, PROB 11/2209. D57 Selina Gardner (1837- In 1860) MEMORY OF SELINA GARDNER DIED JULY 4TH 1860. AGED 23. ― TO THE O LORD WE HER RESIGN OUR LOSS IS HER GREAT GAIN.

Slab with a curved upper surface. The ‘To the’ rather than ‘To thee’ is as found.

From the burial register: Sarah (!) Gardner, aged 23, Gardener’s Cottage, Widcombe Manor, was buried on 8 Jul 1860. D59 Charles Fisher (1795- SACRED 1843) TO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES FISHER Anne Feale (1794-1867) WHO DIED DECR 24TH 1843 AGED 48 YEARS His End was Peace

ALSO TO ANNE FEALE. RELICT OF THE ABOVE DIED DECR 9TH 1867. AGED 74 YEARS.

In the 1841 census at Prior Park Buildings: Charles Fisher, aged 45, painter & glazier, born in Somerset, Ann Fisher, aged 45,

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Names Inscriptions Notes born in Somerset and Elizabeth Fouracre, aged 20, servant, born in Somerset.

The marriage of Ann Fisher/Fouracre to William Meach Feale at St Swithin’s, Walcot was registered 1848/Q4 Bath.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 28 Dec 1843 p3: “Dec. 24, at his residence, 12, Prior-park buildings, Mr. Charles Fisher, aged 48, after a long and painful illness, borne with Christian fortitude and resignation to the Divine will.” From the burial register: Charles Fisher, aged 48, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 30 Dec 1843.

In the 1851 census at 12 Prior Park Buildings: Ann Feale, aged 57, married, lodging house keeper, born at Hillfavent (Som), a lodger and a servant.

From the burial register: Anne Feale, aged 73, of Prior Park Buildings, was buried on 13 Dec 1867. D60 Mary Jane Thomas SACRED (1839-1844) TO THE MEMORY OF MARY JANE THOMAS. Ellen Elizabeth Thomas WHO DIED APRIL 21ST 1844. (1849-1850) AGED 4 YEARS & 9 MONTHS, ALSO OF ELLEN ELIZABETH THOMAS WHO DIED MAY 16TH 1850 AGED 9 MONTHS.

From the burial register: Mary Jane Thomas, aged 4 years and 9 months, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 28 Apr 1844.

From the burial register: Ellen Elizabeth Thomas, aged 9 months, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 21 May 1850.

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Names Inscriptions Notes D62 Charlotte Agusta To the Memory of Russell (1818) CHARLOTTE AGUSTA RUSSELL who departed this Life William Russell (1779- August 8TH 1818 1832) Aged Six Months Death soon alas has cut her down Charlotte Russell Her sufferings were Great (1779-1857) But she has gone to wear that crown That on the innocent await. Also to the Memory of WILLIAM RUSSELL who departed this life May 16TH 1832 Aged 52. Thy Name thy worth thy dearest love shall be to others told From the burial register: Charlotte Augusta Russell, aged 6 Inscribe upon thy silent tomb months, of Horsecomb, was buried on 11 Aug 1818. In characters of gold. And in thy chamber I will mourn From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 24 May 1832: “May 16, aged 53, I have dear memorials there Mr. Wm. Russell, for many years a respectable tradesman of this I will weep upon thy silent tomb city.” From the burial register: William Russell, aged 53, of And yonder vacant chair. Horsecombe, was buried on 20 May 1832. Also of CHARLOTTE RUSSELL Widow of the above WILLIAM RUSSELL In the 1851 census at Horsecombe Gardens, Lyncombe & who departed this life OCTOBER 11TH 1857 Widcombe, Bath: Charlotte Russell, aged 72, widow, market AGED 78. gardener, born at Combe (Som), Edwin Russell, aged 45, son, LORD I commit my soul to thee. market gardener, born at Widcombe, Eliza Russell, aged 28, Accept the sacred trust: married, daughter-in-law, born at Widcombe, and 4 Russell Receive this nobler part of me grandchildren, all born in Lyncombe. And watch the sleeping dust Till thou shalt in the glory come From the burial register Charlotte Russell, aged 70, of When all thy saints shall rise Horsecombe Bottom, was buried on 16 Oct 1857. And cloth’d in full Immortal bloom Attend thee to the skies.

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Names Inscriptions Notes D64 Susannah Lanham Underneath this Tomb (1787-1817) rest the remains of SUSANNAH Matilda Lanham (1811- Wife of JOHN LANHAM Junr. 1812) of this Parish departed this Life Aug. 6th 1817 Alfred Lanham (1817) Aged 30 Years Also Augusta Lanham (1815- MATILDA Daughter of the above 1818) who died Jan. 20 1812 Aged 3 Months Edwin John Lanham Also (1813-1837) ALFRED Son of the above who died Decr 27 1817 Johnson Lanham (1831- Aged 7 Months From the burial register; Matilda Lanham was buried on 23 Jan 1833) Also 1812. AUGUSTA Daughter of the above who died May 3rd 1818 From the burial register: Susannah Lanham, aged 30, of near Aged 3 Years and 3 Months Widcombe Parade, was buried on 10 Aug 1817. Also EDWIN JOHN LANHAM From the burial register: Alfred Lanham, aged 7 months, of near Son of the above Widcombe Parade was buried on 1 Jan 1818. who died Octr 2nd 1837 Aged 24 Years From the burial register: Augusta Lanham, aged 3 years 3 Also months, of near Widcombe Parade, was buried on 8 May 1818. JOHNSON Son of JOHN and ALICE LANHAM From the burial register: Johnson Lanham, aged 2, of Widcombe who died Augt 22nd 1833 Parade, was buried on 29 Aug 1833. Aged 2 Years and 8 Months From the burial register: Edwin John Lanham, aged 34, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 8 Oct 1837.

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Names Inscriptions Notes D65 Alice Lanham (1799- Sacred to the Memory of 1844) ALICE the beloved wife of JOHN LANHAM John Lanham (1782- who departed this life 1846) August 27th 1844 Aged 45 Years ALSO THE AFORESAID JOHN LANHAM WHO DIED MARCH 22ND 1846 AGED 63 YEARS

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In the 1841 census at 14 Widcombe Parade, Bath: John Lanham, aged 55, baker, born in Somerset, Annie Lanham, aged 40, born in Somerset, Charles Lanham, aged 15, baker, born in Somerset, John Lanham, aged 15, attorney[‘s] clerk, born in Somerset, William Lanham, aged 15, confectioner’s assistant, born in Somerset, Elizabeth Lanham, aged 13, Thomas Lanham, aged 12, Albert Lanham, aged 6, and a servant.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 5 Sep 1844 p3: “Aug. 27, after a short illness, aged 45, Alice, wife of Mr. John Lanham, baker, of Widcombe.” From the burial register: Alice Lanham, aged 45, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 1 Sep 1844.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Mar 1846 p2: “March 22, much and deservedly lamented, aged 63, Mr. John Lanham, baker, of Widcombe Parade, an old and respected inhabitant of this city.” From the burial register: John Lanham, aged 63, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 31 Mar 1846. Will of John Lanham, Baker of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, date 16 May 1846, PROB 11/2036.

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Names Inscriptions Notes D67 Anne Franklen (1779- ANN THE WIDOW OF THOMAS FRANKLEN. ESQ. 1837) LATE OF BAGLAN HOUSE, GLAMORGANSHIRE DIED APRIL 5TH 1837 AGED 58 YEARS.

Altar tomb.

From Morgannwg (The Journal of Glamorgan History) Vol 31 1987 in an article entitled A Note on Baglan House and the Reverend William Thomas by D R L Jones: “That Bassett and Edward Thomas were responsible for building the new house is made clear in the same deed, dated 23 October 1810, by which they granted the house and lands to Thomas Franklen in return for a payment of £ 2,940. Two days later, Franklen obtained from Lord Vernon a new lease of Tir y Croft and Baglan House for three different lives: his own and those of his wife Ann and son Richard. ... Franklen presumably took up the tenancy in response to this advertisement; he was the son of John Franklen of Llanmihangel, and had previously resided at Pwllwrach, Cowlinston. As we have seen, he was soon to purchase the house, which he and his family occupied for some sixteen years. ... Baglan House has vanished; its demolition in 1951 ...”

Will of Thomas Franklen of Swansea, Glamorganshire, date 8 Jun 1831, PROB 11/1786.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 13 Apr 1837 p3: “April 5, on the South parade, Ann, the widow of Thomas Franklen, esq., late of Baglan-house, Glamorganshire, aged 58 years.” From the burial register: Ann Franklin, aged 58, of South Parade, Bath, was buried on 11 Apr 1837. D70 Thomas Webb (1759- IN MEMORY OF Not found in 2013. 1824) THOMAS WEBB DIED JUNE 4TH 1824

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Names Inscriptions Notes AGED 65 YEARS From the burial register: Thomas Webb, aged 64, of Phillip St, was buried on 10 Jun 1824. D75 William Warner (1777- South: 1840) In Memory of Reverend WILLIAM WARNER M.A. Rector of Widford, ESSEX died January 3rd 1840. Aged 63.

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From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 9 Jan 1840 p2: “Jan. 3, at the South Parade, in his 63d year, the Rev. William Warner, M.A., Rector of Widford, Essex.”

From the burial register: William Warner, aged 63, of South Parade, was buried on 11 Jan 1840.

From Alumni Oxonienses: Warner, William, s. John, of Rotherhithe, London, gent. ST. JOHN’S COLL., matric. 28 June, 1795, aged 18; B.A. 1799, M.A. 1803, vicar of Chiselden, Wilts 1801, rector of Widford, Essex, 1814, until his death 3 Jan., 1840. See Robinson 154. D77 Anne Gayfere (1774- North: 1843) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ANN, Thomas Gayfere (1805- RELICT OF THOMAS GAYFERE. 1851) OF ABINGDON STREET, WESTMINSTER, ESQR WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 18TH1843 IN THE 69TH YEAR OF HER AGE.

South: Pitched 4 ways. ALSO OF D THE REV THOMAS GAYFRERE, From The Stamford Mercury of Fri 27 Oct 1843 p3: “At Bath, on SON OF THOMAS AND ANN GAYFRERE. the 18th inst. after a long illness, which she bore with christian ST WHO ENTERED INTO REST MARCH 21 1851. fortitude, Anne widow of Thos. Gayfere, Esq., of Abingdon- AGED 45 YEARS. street, Westminster, and sister to John Ellington Jones, Esq., of Oakham.” 207

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Ann Gayfere, aged 69, of Cambridge Place, was buried on 23 Oct 1843.

Thomas Gayfere was a minister to St Mark’s, Lyncombe, although not one of its curates.

There were court cases Gayfere vs Gayfere in 1844 and 1845 with plaintiff: Ann Frances Elizabeth Gayfere spinster and defendants: Revd Thomas Gayfere (1844 and 1845) and Revd William Vincent (1845).

The National Archives C 211/10/G148, dated 16 Jan 1845: Revd Thomas Gayfere, formerly of the city of Bath, Somerset, now a patient in the Gloucester Lunatic Asylum, Gloucestershire: commission and inquisition of lunacy, into his state of mind and his property

From the burial register: Thomas Gayfere, aged 45, of Widcombe Hill, was buried on 27 Mar 1851.

From Alumni Oxonienses: Gayfere, Thomas, o.s. Thomas, of St John’s, Westminster, arm. MERTON COLL. matric. 15 June, 1824, aged 18; B.A. 1828, M.A. 1835.

Thomas Gayfere (1720-1812) was employed as a mason in the building of Westminster Bridge and subsequently the abbey mason at Westminster Abbey. With his son Thomas they were responsible for the restoration of Henry VII’s chapel in the Abbey. He died at his house in Abingdon Street on 4 Apr 1812 and was buried with his wife and a daughter in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. His son Thomas Gayfere (1755-1827) continued the restoration until this was completed in 1823. He died on 20 Oct 1827 at Burton on Trent. There is an obituary in The Gentleman’s Magazine Vol XCVIII Jan-Jun 1828 pp275-276.

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Names Inscriptions Notes D80 Henry Kater Collison UNDERNEATH (1802-1805) ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF HENRY KATER COLLISON Henry William Collison SON OF HENRY WILLIAM AND [HENRIETTE] COLLISON Henriette Collison WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIFE] (1781-1807) JANUARY ... 1805 AGED 2 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS ALSO HENRIETTE WIFE OF HENRY WILLIAM COLLISON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 5TH 1807 IN THE 26TH YEAR OF HER AGE.

Slab. Broken into 4 pieces. In 2013 further pieces of the memorial were missing.

From the burial register: Henry Kater Collinson (sic), a child, was buried on 31 Jan 1805.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 9 Apr 1807 p3: Saturday died of a decline, in her 26th year, Mrs. Henriette Collison, wife of Mr. Henry Collison, of Caroline-buildings, and only daughter of Mr. Hen. Kater, sugar-refine, of Bristol.

From the burial; register: Mrs Henrietta Collinson (sic) was buried on 12 Apr 1807. D83 Hannah Filer (1768- IN MEMORY OF 1821) HANNAH WIFE OF JOHN FILER WHO DIED SEPTR 2: 1821 Josiah Filer (1806-1843) AGED 53 ALSO JOSIAH FILER. John Filer SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUG: 15: 1843 Joseph Filer AGED 37 ALSO JOHN AND JOSEPH John Filer (1770-1847) SONS OF JOSIAH FILER WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY Sarah Filer (1771-1848) ALSO JOHN HUSBAND OF HANNAH. AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE JOSEPH FILER. Slab. 209

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Names Inscriptions Notes WHO DIED FEBY 6: 1847 AGED 76. The burial of Joseph Filer, a child, was buried on 25 Oct 1805. ALSO SARAH SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE From the burial register: Hannah Filer, aged 53, of Allen’s Road, JOHN FILER. was buried on 7 Sep 1821. WHO DIED MAY 3RD 1848 AGED 76. From the burial register: Josias Filer, aged 37, of Wells Place, was buried on 21 Sep 1843. (Wells Place was in Holloway.)

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 11 Feb 1847 p2: “Feb. 6, at his residence, Widcombe, aged 76, Mr. Joseph Filer, for upwards of 40 years a highly respectable in habitant of this city.” From the burial register: John Filer, aged 76, of Widcombe Hill, was buried on 13 Feb 1847.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 11 May 1848 p3: “May 3, on Combe Down, at an advanced age, Sarah, relict of the late Mr. J. Filer, of Widcombe.” From the burial register: Sarah Filer, aged 76, of Combe Down, was buried on 9 May 1848. D86 Joseph Hubbard (1780- IN MEMORY OF 1811) JOSEPH HUBBARD A NATIVE OF KENT William Saunders WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE (1787-1824) APRIL 13TH 1811 AGED 30 YEARS William Amos (1763- ALSO 1828) WILLIAM SAUNDERS WHO DIED APRIL 9TH 1824 Mary Parker (1789- AGED 36 YEARS 1839) ALSO WILLIAM AMOS George Hayward DIED FEBRUARY 1ST 1828 Tugwell (1767-1839) AGED 64 YEARS ALSO From the burial register: Joseph Hubert (sic) was buried on 17 MARY PARKER Apr 1811. DIED MARCH 19TH 1839 AGED 49 YEARS From the burial register: William Saunders, aged 36, of Crow FOUR FAITHFUL SERVANTS OF Hall, Widcombe, was buried on 14 Apr 1824. G• H• TUGWELL ESQ. OF CROWE HALL From the burial register: William Amos, aged 64, of Davis's IN THIS PARISH Court, Widcombe Parade, was buried on 5 Feb 1828.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Mary Parker, aged 49, of Widcombe Crescent, was buried on 23 Mar 1839. D90 Thomas Read (1742- THOMAS READ Esqr 1816) died May 4th 1816, Aged 74 and his Widow BARBARA READ Barbara Read (1754- died Febry 11th 1820. Aged 65. 1820) Also their Children. HAMILTON READ died Septr 9th 1810. Hamilton Read (1791- Aged 19. 1810) CHARLES READ died April 20th 1811. Aged 16. Charles Read (1793- JAMES READ died July 31st 1811 1811) Aged 25. er st Slab with kerbstones and the remains of the bases of metal ELIZABETH READ died Oct 21 1811. railings. James Read (1786- Aged 21. r 1811) THOMAS READ, Esq From the burial register: Hamilton Read was buried on 13 Sep Son of the above r rd 1810. Elizabeth Read (1790- Died Nov 3 1850. Aged 75. 1811) BARBARA READ From the burial register: Charles Read was buried on 26 Apr Sister of the last named th 1811. Thomas Read (1775- Died May 16 1862. Aged 83. 1850) From the burial register: James Read was buried on 5 Aug 1811.

Barbara Read (1777- From the burial register: Elizabeth Read was buried on 28 Oct 1862) 1811.

From the burial register: Thomas Read Esq, aged 74, of Lansdown Crescent, was buried on 11 May 1816. PROB 11/1586/48 Will of Thomas Read, Wine Merchant of Bath 7 Nov 1816.

From the burial register: Barbara Read, aged 65, of Teignmouth, Devon, was buried on 24 Feb 1820.

From the burial register: Thomas Read, aged 75, of Bathwick, was buried on 9 Oct 1850.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 22 May 1862 p5: “At 18, Macaulay Buildings, Barbara, daughter of Thomas Read, Esq., of 15 Lansdown Crescent, and of Dundalk, co. Louth, Ireland, aged 83.” The death of Barbara Read, aged 82, was registered

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Names Inscriptions Notes 1862/Q2 Bath. From the burial register: Barbara Read, aged 83, of Macaulay Buildings, was buried on 23 May 1862. D92 Louisa Marshall (1810) Underneath lie the remains William Marshall (1776- of LOUISA 1847) infant daughter of the Revd WILLIAM Caroline Marshall and CAROLINE MARSHALL (1809-1830) who died Octr 13th 1810 Aged 6 Months. Caroline Marshall Also of (1785-1831) CAROLINE eldest Daughter of the same Martha Maria Marshall who died Septr 12th 1830 (1818-1832) Aged 21 Years. Also of CAROLINE MARSHALL Slab. Broken. the beloved Wife and Mother who died June 10th 1831. Rev William Marshall married Catherine Cole at Bath Abbey on Aged 46 Years 21 Jan 1808. Also MARTHA MARIA third Daughter of the above From the burial register: Caroline Marshall, aged 21, of Sydney died Augst 14th 1832. Place, Bathwick, was buried on 18 Sep 1830. Aged 14 Years. From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 16 Jun 1831 p3: “June 10, after a few hours’ illness, to the great grief of her afflicted husband and family, Caroline, the highly exemplary wife of the Rev. W Marshall.” From the burial register: Caroline Marshall, aged 46, of Sydney Place, Bath, was buried on 17 Jun 1831.

From the burial register: Martha Maria Marshall, aged 12, of Sydney Place, Bathwick, was buried on 20 Aug 1832.

William Marshall would seem to be the vicar of Weston Zoyland who died, aged 70, on 29 Dec 1847 at Weston Zoyland. The Bath Chronicle of Thu 20 Jul 1837 reported the appointment of Rev William Marshall M.A. to Weston Zoyland. (There was a press report of him being robbed in Jan 1844 when travelling on the Bridgwater turnpike road.) The living of Weston Zoyland was taken over in 1846 by Rev Henry James Marshall M.A. (of Corpus Christi College, Oxford), the Rev William Marshall having resigned. Rev H J Marshall, son of Rev William Marshall, had

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Names Inscriptions Notes married Emma Lovell Sealy at Bridgwater on 16 Jun 1846. Rev Henry James Marshall (-1881) was born circa 1817 at Widcombe and died aged 63 at Clevedon on 25 Oct 1881.

From Alumni Oxonienses: Marshall, William, s. James, of Bath, Somerset, gent. CORPUS CHRISTI COLL., matric. 21 April, 1795, aged 16; B.A. 1799, M.A. 1803, died at Weston Zoyland, Somerset, 29 Dec., 1847, aged 69. Marshall, Henry James, 5s. William, of Bath, Somerset, cler. CHRIST CHURCH, matric. 20 Oct., 1836, aged 18; exhibitioner CORPUS CHRISTI COLL. 1836-49, B.A. 1840, M.A. 1844, vicar of Bettws, co. Montgomery, 1754, until his death 25 Oct., 1881. D95 Arthur Crosby Jones ARTHUR CROSBY JONES (1808-1810) Died May 8th 1810 Aged 2 Years & 3 Months Louisa Ann Jones ______(1803-1815) ― ― ― Novr 11th 1811 ______

LOUISA ANN JONES Died April 15th 1815 Aged 11 Years & 11 Months

______Slab.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 10 May 1810 p3: “The infant and only son of Mr. Jones, Abbey Church-yard.” From the burial register: Arthur Crosby Jones was buried on 13 May 1810.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 20 Apr 1815 p3: “Saturday died, in her 12th year, Louisa Ann, 4th daughter of Mr. T. Jones, Abbey Church-yard.” From the burial register: Louisa Ann Jones, aged 11, of Abbey Churchyard, was buried on 21 Apr 1815.

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Wall

Names Inscriptions Notes W0 Eleanor Harris (1781- ... 1867) ... ALSO OF ELEANOR WIFE OF . J HARRIS [DAUGHT]ER OF THE ABOVE DIED __ MAY 1867 AGED 85 YEARS

In the 1851 census at 3 Macaulay Buildings, Bath: Eleanor Harris, aged 65, landed proprietor, born at Carnd... (Brec), blind, children: Julia, aged 35, born at St Nicholas, Gloucester, Louisa, aged 34, born at Hereford, Marian, aged 33, born at Hereford, Emma, aged 30, born at Hereford, and Angelena, aged 24, born at ...... (Herefordshire), and a servant.

From the burial register: Julia Ellen Harris, aged 48, of 3 Macaulay Buildings, was buried on 24 Apr 1856.

In the 1861 census at 3 Macaulay Buildings, Bath: Eleanor Harris, aged 76, widow, landed proprietor, born in Wales, three unmarried daughters, born in Herefordshire, and a servant.

From the burial register: Eleanor Harris, aged 85, of 3 Macaulay Buildings, was buried on 11 May 1867.

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Names Inscriptions Notes W1 Gilbert John Pasley Sacred to the Memory (1797-1846) of GILBERT JOHN PASLEY Anna Jane Pasley LIEUTT COLONEL OF THE (1838-1857) 49TH REGIMENT WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS THE 11TH OF MAY 1846 AGED 48 YEARS ― “I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETH, AND THAT HE SHALL STAND AT THE LATTER DAY UPON THE EARTH.” JOB XIX CHAP 2_ VERSE ― Also the Memory of ANNA JANE, In the 1841 census at Macauley Buildings, Bath: Gilbert Pasley, THE ELDEST BELOVED DAUGHTER aged 40, Army, not born in Somerset, Amelia Pasley, aged 30, OF THE ABOVE not born in Somerset, George Pasley, aged 9, not born in AND AMELIA HIS WIFE Somerset, Gilbert Pasley, aged 7, not born in Somerset, Edwd WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS Pasley, aged 5, not born in Somerset, Anna Pasley, aged 2, not ON 18TH DAY OCTOBER 1857. born in Somerset, and unnamed male, aged 12 day, born in IN THE 19TH YEAR OF HER AGE Somerset, Ann Alexander, aged 35, independent, not born in ― Somerset, Maria Alexander, aged 15, not born in Somerset, Ellen “HE THAT OVERCOMETH SHALL INHERIT ALL Alexander, aged 11, not born in Somerset, and five servants. THINGS, AND I WILL BE HIS GOD, AND HE SHALL BE MY SON.” REV. XV_ CHAP ... VERSE From the burial register: Gilbert John Pasley, aged 48, of Macaulay Buildings, was buried on 16 May 1846. Will of Gilbert John Pasley, Lieutenant Colonel on retired full pay of Her Majesty's 49th Regiment of Foot of Bath, Somerset, date 30 May 1846, PROB 11/2036.

From the burial register: Anna Jane Pasley, aged 18, of Church St, Widcombe, was buried on 23 Oct 1857.

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Names Inscriptions Notes W16

Headstone. No inscription found.

Fragments on grave D16 from what was presumably a slab. W17 John Hollway (-1778)

Elizabeth Hollway (- 1791)

Mary Hollway (1757- 1788)

Jane Hollway (-1823)

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Names Inscriptions Notes W18 Thomas Bartlett (1740- Near this place lie the Body of 1792) THOMAS BARTLETT of this Parish who departed this life Septem. 2 1792 Ann Bartlett (1732- Aged 52 Years 1811) Long lingering on the Border of the Grave from which no ...... ll on Earth had power to Thomas Paviour My Limbs were Tortur’d and cou.....d too Bartlett (1759-1828) The like was sch by only ...... few In racking pain Spent my dark Breath Sarah Bartlett (1773- And found no ...... Death 1831) But now I ...... And ...... Also ANN BARTLETT Wife of the above who departed this Life Decr 10th 1811 Aged 79 Years My Dear Redeemer is above Him will I go to see And all my Friends in Christ below Shall soon come after me. s Also of Tho PAVIOUR BARTLETT who died Feby 22nd 1828. Aged 66. A headstone broken into two pieces. Also SARAH Wife of WILLIAM Son of the above THOMAS BARTLETT From the burial register: Thomas Bartlett was buried on 10 Sep who died January 3rd 1831. 1792. Aged 58 From the burial register: Ann Bartlett was buried on 13 Dec 1811.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 28 Feb 1828 p3: “On Widcombe Parade, aged 66, Mr. Thomas Bartlett, for early thirty years machinist at the Theatre Royal.” From the burial register: Thomas Paviour Bartlett, aged 66, of Widcombe Parade, was buried on 2 Mar 1828.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 6 Jan 1831 p3: “Jan. 3, aged 58, Sarah, wife of Mr. Wm. Bartlett, and mother of Mrs. Pillinger, of New King-street, in this city.” From the burial register: Sarah Bartlett, aged 58, of Wells Road, was buried on 9 Jan 1831.

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Names Inscriptions Notes W19 Virtue Cromwell (1719- 1780) To the Memory of Also in Memory of VIRTUE Wife of MARY Wife of Peter Cromwell PETER CROMWELL PETER CROMWELL JUNr died November ...... 17__ who died May 5th 1788 Mary Cromwell (1759- Aged 61 Years Aged 28 Years 1788) Allso to the memory of Also in Memory of OLIVER CROMWELL Oliver Cromwell (-1811) PETER CROMWELL who died Sept .. 181_ who died Feb ...... Aged 57 Years Aged ...

The headstone is now in two pieces. The sandstone is weathered in places making some of the inscription very difficult to read.

From the burial register: Mrs Cromwell was buried on 11 Feb 1780.

From the burial register: Mary Cromwell was buried on 25 May 1788.

From the burial register: Oliver Cromwell was buried on 11 Sep 1811.

From the burial register: Peter Cromwell, aged 84, of Claverton Buildings, was buried on 22 Feb 1816. William Ashley (1743- In Memory Memorial originally found near the wall between W19 and W20. 1813) of In 2013 not found. WM ASHLEY DIED AUG From the burial register: William Ashley, aged 70, of Claverton 19th 1813 Street, was buried on 23 Aug 1813. 218

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Names Inscriptions Notes AGED 70. W20

Inscribed on the wall itself. In 2013 these stones were no longer on the wall but on the ground. W33 Joseph Isgrove (1776- JOSEPH 1817) ISGROVE DIED 26TH MAY 1817 AGED 40 YRS

This inscription is on the wall itself rather than a separate memorial stone.

From the burial register: Joseph Isgrove, aged 40, of Holloway, was buried on 1 Jun 1817. W36 James Wicks (1754- SACRED 1833) TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES WICKS WHO DIED DEC 4TH 1833 Alice Wicks (1768-1830) IN THE 80TH YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO OF ALICE WICKS SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTR 13TH 1830 AGED 82 COME UNTO ME ALL YE THAT LABOUR AND ARE HEAVY LADEN AND I WILL GIVE THEE GIVE YOU REST.

The top part of a headstone resting against the wall. The age of 82 for Alice Wicks has been verified but does not accord with that in the burial register.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: James Wicks, aged 80, of Allen’s Road, was buried on 11 Dec 1833.

Will of James Wicks, heretofore in the Domestic Establishment of the late Doctor Randolph of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Somerset, date 16 Dec 1833, PROB 11/1825.

From the burial register: Allice Wicks, aged, 68, of Allin’s road, was buried on 16 Oct 1830. W39 William Sparkes (-1803) WILLIAM SPARKES DIED JAN __ 1803

Wall inscription.

From the burial register: William Sparkes was buried on 21 Jan 1803. W40 Ellen Edith Bosanquet Here lyeth (1845-1859) ELLEN EDITH THIRD AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF Samuel Richard SAMUEL RICHARD BOSANQUET ESQ. Bosanquet (1801-1882) OF FOREST HOUSE, ESSEX AND DINGESTOW COURT MONMOUTHSHIRE WHO DIED MAY 31ST 1859. AGED 13 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS ― “IN EVERY THING GIVE THANKS FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS CONCERNING YOU.” 1 THESS. CHAP. 5 v. 18. Headstone with a rounded top.

In the 1851 census at Dingestow Court, Dingestow (Mon): Samuel R Bosanquet, aged 50, practising barrister, born at Bloomsbury, wife Emily, aged 42, born at Bloomsbury, children: Emily L, aged 20, born at Bloomsbury, Fanny E, aged 6, born at 220

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Names Inscriptions Notes Dingestow, Ellen Edith, aged 5, born at Lewes (Sussex), and William D, aged 1, born at Dingestow, and five servants.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 9 Jun 1859 p5: “May 31, in this city, aged 13, Ellen Edith, third and youngest daughter of Samuel R. Bosanquet, Esq., of Forest House, Essex, and Dingestow Court, Monmouthshire.” From the burial register: Ellen Edith Bosanquet, aged 13, of Dingestow Court, was buried on 2 Jun 1859.

The death of Samuel Richard Bosanquet, aged 82, was registered 1882/Q4 Monmouth. W48

Headstone. No inscription found. W49 William Turner (1763- [SACRED] 1845) [to the memo]ory of ...... M TURNER Isabella Turner ...... rted this life ... 4TH 1843 ...... Grandson of ...... the ...... REFORD ...... 83 Years ...... one is Erected .....ereaved, sorrowful ...ghter ISABELLA

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Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1841 census at 2 Chapple Row, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: William Turner, aged 75, shoe m postman, born in Somerset, and Isabella ONeil, aged 30, housekeeper, born in Somerset.

From the burial register: William Turner, aged 82, of Willis’s Place, was buried on 17 Aug 1845. W50 John Brewer (1780- SACRED 1789) TO THE MEMORY OF [JOH]N BREWER John Brewer SON OF JOHN AND ANN BREWER of the City Of Bath Ann Brewer who died 15th Nov: 1789 Aged 9 Years ......

From the burial register: John Brewer was buried on 17 Nov 1789. W52 Martha How (-1791) MARTHA HOW 1791

Headstone with Celtic cross superimposed.

From the burial register: Martha Howe, a child, was buried on 8 Feb 1791.

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Names Inscriptions Notes W53 Jemima Robinson Sacred (1736-1793) TO THE MEMORY OF JEMIMA ROBINSON Maria Isaac (1805-1822) FROM BURY ST EDMUNDS WHO DIED IN BATH JANY 5TH 1793 Thomas Isaac (1767- AGED 56 YEARS 1845) Also of MARIA ISAAC Sarah Isaac (1772-1866) GRAND NIECE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANY 19th 1822 AGED 16 YEARS Also IN MEMORY OF From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 17 Jan 1793: “A few days since THOMAS ISAAC died at her lodgings in this city, after a long and painful illness, OF DUNSFORD PLACE, BATH Mrs. Jemima Robinson, late of Bury St. Edmunds, who adorned LATE OF ESSEX Christianity in every relation of life, and by whose death the WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGST 27TH 1845 poor are deprived of a valuable friend.” AGED 78 YEARS From the burial register: (unspecified) Robinson was buried on Also of 14 Jan 1793. SARAH ISAAC WIFE OF THE ABOVE From the burial register: Maria Isaac, aged 16, of Southcot WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE House, Lyncombe Lane, was buried on 17 Jan 1822. 14TH APRIL 1866 AGED 93 YEARS From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 28 Aug 1845 p3: “Aug. 27 at his residence, Bathwick Hill, deeply regretted, Thomas Isaac, Esq., in the 78th year of his age.” From the burial register: Thomas Isaac, aged 77, of Dunsford Place, Bathwick, was buried on 2 Sep 1845. Will of Thomas Isaac, Gentleman of Bath, Somerset, date 17 Sep 1845, PROB 11/2024.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 19 Apr 1866: “April 14, at her residence, 4, Dunsford-place, greatly beloved, Sarah, relict of Thos. Isaac, Esq., in the 94th year of her age.” From the burial register: Sarah Isaac, aged 93, of Dunsford Place, was buried on 20 Apr 1866.

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Names Inscriptions Notes W55 Mary Rosewell (1725- Mary Rosewell died 1793) June 15th 1793 Aged 67 Years

Wall inscription above the headstone.

From the burial register: Mary Rosewell was buried on 12 Jun 1793. W57

Headstone. The inscription is weathered and illegible.

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Names Inscriptions Notes W58 James Daly (1764-1820)

Ellen Daly (1805-1819) .... CATHERINE [El]dest Daughter of the Catherine Daly (1807- [above] JAMES DALY Esqr 1828) [died] May 22nd 1828. [Ag]ed 19 Years ―

Headstone. Over half delaminated.

From the burial register: Ellen Daly, aged 13, of Lisbon Terrace, was buried on 2 Apr 1819.

From the burial register: James Daly, aged 56, of Lisbon Terrace, was buried on 21 Jul 1820.

From the burial register: Catherine Daly, aged 20, of Walcot Parade, was buried on 28 May 1828. W59

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Names Inscriptions Notes W63 F...... died April ... Aged 15

W64 Charles Simes (1795) Sacred to the Memory of CHARLES, Son of CHARLES SIMES Charles Simes (1798) of the City of Bath, Attorney at Law Who died 22nd April 1795 Aged two Months and 6 Days. ―•― ALSO CHARLES, Son of the above named CHARLES SIMES Who died 26th May 1798. Aged three Months and 17 Days ―•―

From The Lady’s Magazine: Or Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex Vol XXII for the Year 1791 in a list of marriages: “Mar. ... 2. Charles Simes, of Bath, esq, to Mrs. Bluitt, of Pontipool.” However the registers of Bath Abbey have: “Feb. 3 Charles Simes, bach., & Jane Blewitt, widow, both of this par. By lic. Wit. A. Grant, H.S.”

The new Bath guide; or, useful pocket companion (1802) has an entry for “Charles Simes, Com. in King’s B. and Com. Pleas, St James’s Par.”

(There is a burial of Charles Simes at Widcombe on 9 Mar 1811.)

There was a case in Chancery in 1814 Taylor v. George concerning the will of Charles Rogers which has, in a codicil,

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Names Inscriptions Notes “also the sum of £500 between the Children of my Relation Mrs. Jane Simes Wife of Mr. Simes of the said City of Bath Attorney at Law...” W71 Edward Davis (1788- EDWARD DAVIS Inscription on the wall. 1808) Died June __ 1808 From the burial register: Edward Deavis (sic) was buried on 17 AGED 19 YEARS Jun 1808. W74 James Humphrys (1791- In Memory of 1796) JAMES HUMPHRYS who departed this life March 17th 1796 Aged 4 Years

Also

A headstone broken into three pieces. Originally found resting against an adjacent tomb. The lower part is weathered.

From the burial register: James Humphries was buried on 20 Mar 1796. W80

Headstone. No inscription found.

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Names Inscriptions Notes W87 Robert Tuggy (1763- SACRED 1840) [TO TH]E MEMORY OF [ROBE]RT TUGGY Elizabeth Tuggy (1779- ....JUNE 18TH 1840 1850) AGED 76. ELIZABETH TUGGY John Tuggy (1810-1839) WIFE OF THE ABOVE 1850 George Tuggy (1812- 1853) ...... GY

...... 839,

ROB ...... TUGGY From the burial register: John Tuggey, aged 30, of Church GEORGE TUGGY Street, was buried on 8 Dec 1839. DIED NOVR 23RD 1853 AGED 47. From the burial register: Robert Tuggy, aged 76, of Church Street, was buried on 28 Jun 1840.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 3 Oct 1850: “Sept. 29, at Church Street, Widcombe, after a long illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Tuggie, aged 77.” From the burial register: Elizabeth Tuggey, aged 71, of Church Street, was buried on 5 Oct 1850.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 19 Dec 1850: “Dec. 13, of bronchitis, at Church Street, Widcombe, Mr. Tuggie, aged 52.” From the burial register: Robert Tuggey, aged 52, of Church Street, was buried on 28 Dec 1850.

From the Bath Chronicle of 1 Dec 1853 p3: “Nov. 23, at Sunbury, deeply regretted, Mr. George Tuggey, aged 47.” From the burial register: George Tuggey, aged 41, of Charles Street, was buried on 1 Dec 1853.

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War Memorial

The war memorial is outside the gate to the churchyard and consists of a Celtic/Ionic cross on two plinths.

Erected by the people of this parish in Memory of brave men who died for Freedom King and Country 1914―1918 Pte. E.J. Ashman Pte. F. Doman Pte. J. Hurley L-Cp. W. Robbins Lt. H.F. Baggs 2nd Lt. W.H. Duckworth , , H.C. Iles Pte.R. Rowsell L-Cp. F.W. Ball Pte. W.H. Dury , , R.W.Iles Bomb.G.H. Russell Ldg. Stoker J.C. Ball , , F. Eades , , J. Iles Pte.H.T. Shipp Pte. C.K. Barnes , , C. Everard , , H. James Sgt.H.T. Smith , , H. Billett , , G. Everard , , E.H. Jenkins Bomb.A.G. Smith Flt. Cadet S.F. Bladwell , , C.G. Farmer , , G. Keeling Pte.G. Stone Pte. H.S. Boulton , , G.S. Frost , , W.L. Kerslake , , W.L. Stone , , W.P. Boyce , , A. Flower , , E.H.G. King , , A.W. Stoyle Corpl. S. Bradford , , J.B. Gibbons Sgt. Maj. C.D. Langbridge , , S.H .Taylor Sergt. D. Bristow Stoker W. Gillard Pte. J. Leppard , , W. Taylor Corpl. H. Bristow Pte. F.T. Goodson , , W.G. Liddiard , , E.C. Thurston Pte. E. Brooke , , G.T. Gould Lt. K.V. McKean , , J. Tiley , , W.W. Brown , , E.J. Grant Pte. A.E. Millard , , A. Tucker , , E.E. Buck Lt.Col. J.H.M. Hardyman,D.S.O.,M.C. , , F. Morgan , , F.G. Tucker Ldg.Seaman F.H. Bull Corpl. C. Harris, C. de Guerre , , J. H. Odey Corpl.C. Viles Pte. A.H. Butt Pte. F.G. Hobbs , , M.G. Pearce Pte.A.E. Waldron Bomb. F.G.O. Charlton L-Cp. L.C. Hole , , E. Platt , , A.S.E. Waldron 1st Air Mech.J.S. Chivers Pte. W. Holland 2nd Lt. J.L.H. Richards Sapper A. Wallace Surg. R.N.F.W.T. Clemens , , A.C. Holley Driver S. Ridewood L-Cp.A.E. Webber Pte. C.Q. Courtney Sgt. F.W. Holley Stoker W. Ridewood , , E. West Lt. W. Dent Young Pte. R Hooper Pte. A.G. Rivett Pte. W. H. Wingrove Pte. J.H. Dent Young , , H.J. How , , G.M. Roberts Lt.Col. E.de V. Wintle , , F.C. Derrick Pte. J.E. Woodman , , R. Dixon Sapper S.J. Wyatt Dvr. E.J. Derrick Corpl. F.Young

1939-1945 Pte. A.J. Allen Str. G.W. Davis F./O. C.L. Moody F./Sgt. D. Allen Sgt. M.A.F. Drewitt Sgt. N.W.C. Miller Sgt. A.G. Ashman Pte. I.T. Evans Gdsn. B.A. Odey L.Cpl. C. Adams P/O. L.J.A. Graham Wtr. E.G. Rice Dvr. L.C. Burgess Spr. S.W. Giles L.A.C. G.H. Riddle F./O. R. Breakwell L.Cpl. D.S. Hayward Cpl. G.E. Skinner Cpl. F.T. Cleverley Tpr. S.T. Hayward Gnr. J. Tiley Capt. R.G. Cook Spr. S.G. Hooper Sgt. Maj. R.W. Taverner Gnr. W.H. Clark A.C.I. G.L.M. Jones Cpl. H.E. Wyatt Sgn. W.H. Combstock Sgt. W.A. Lidiard Pte. T. Winship

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Ashman E J Edward James Ashman (-1917) Edward James Ashman, Private 19158 5th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment formerly 1105 North Somerset Yeomanry, residence: Widcombe, Bath, died on 8 Oct 1917. Baggs H F Harold Frank Baggs (1892-1917) The birth of Harold Frank Baggs was registered 1892/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Batt.

In the 1901 census at 7 Claverton Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Harry Baggs, aged 37, grocer & provision merchant - employer, born at Bath, wife Alice M, aged 43, born at Bath, and children: Dorothy C, aged 11, born at Bath, Robert H, aged 9, born at Bath, Harold F, aged 8, born at Bath, and Edith A, aged 4, born at Bath.

In the 1911 census at 7 Claverton Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Henry Baggs, aged 47, dealer – grocer & provisions – employer, born at Bath, wife Alice M, aged 53, married 26 years 4 children, born at Bath, and children: Robert H, aged 19, body maker apprentice - motor carriage works, born at Bath, Harold F, aged 18, science student, born at Bath, and Edith A, aged 14,born at Bath.

H F Baggs, Lieutenant 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment, died on 28 Jan 1917, Amara War Memorial (Iraq) XXIII. L. 16. Ball J C Charles Joseph Ball (1877-1915) Charles Joseph Ball, leading Stoker 310258 HMS Majestic, aged 37, died on 27 May 1915; son of Joseph and Jane Ball, of Widcombe, Bath; husband of Annie Elizabeth Irene Ball, of 24, Sherborne Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset. Ball F W Francis William Ball (1893-1916) The birth of Francis William Ball was registered 1893/Q2 Axbridge. The birth of Lucy Christina Ball was registered 1900/Q4 Axbridge.

In the 1901 census at Rollbarrow, Churchill (Som): Joseph W Ball, aged 48, general labourer, born at Nailsea (Som), wife Mary J, aged 40, born at Churchill, and children: Agnes, aged 11, born at Wrington (Som), Franc[i]s W, aged 8, born at Wrington, Jessie, aged 5, born at Burrington (Som), Ada, aged 3, born at Rowberrow (Som), and Lucy C, aged 8 months, born at Churchill.

The birth of Elsie Blanch Ball was registered 1904/Q2 Axbridge.

In the 1911 census at 1 Cornwell Terrace, Walcot, Bath: Mary Jane Ball, aged 48, married, laundress, born in Somerset, and children: Francis William, aged 17, apprentice, born in Somerset, Christina, aged 11, porter – cycle trade, born in Somerset, and Elsie Blanch, aged 7, born in Somerset.

Francis William Ball, Lance Corporal 39493 2nd/4th Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment, died aged 24 on 14 Jan 1918; son of Joseph and Mary Jane Ball, of 4, Ferry Buildings, Widcombe, Bath; St James’s Cemetery, Bath V. PB. 5. Barnes C K Charles William Henry Barnes The birth of Lilian Florence M Barnes was registered 1894/Q1 Keynsham. (1895-1918) The birth of Charles William R F Barnes was registered 1895/Q4 Keynsham.

In the 1901 census at Mount Hill Green, Oldland (Glos): Charles Barnes, aged 32, stone quarryman – employer, born at Bristol, wife Eliza B, aged 29, born at Hanham (Glos), children: Eliza B, aged 9, born at Hanham, Lilian F, aged 7, born at Hanham, Charles, aged 5, born at Hanham, and a boarder.

Private 41455 5th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, died aged 23 on 26 Aug 1918; son of Charles and Eliza Beatrice Barnes, of 31, Brougham Hayes, Bath. Born at Hanham, Bristol; Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt III. C. 37. Billett H Herbert Charles Billett (1897- The birth of Herbert Charles Billett was registered 1897/Q3 Thornbury. 1916) 230

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes In the 1911 census at Buckover Falfield (Glos): Henry Billett, aged 44, horseman on farm, born at North Wraxall (Wilts), wife Charlotte, aged 39, married 18 years 6 children of which 5 then living, born at Buckover Falfield, children: William Henry, aged 16, farm labourer, born at Buckover Falfield, Lilly, aged 15, born at Buckover Falfield, Herbert Charles, aged 13, born at Buckover Falfield, Elsie, aged 9, born at Buckover Falfield, and Gladys, aged 7, born at Buckover Falfield.

Herbert Charles Billett, Private 2066, 1st Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, aged 20, died on 29 Sep 1916, son of Mrs Billett, of Bath Road, Thornbury, nr Bristol; Thornbury church 496. Bladwell S F Stanley Frederick Bladwell The birth of Stanley Frederick Bladwell was registered 1900/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Olds. (1900-1918) In the 1901 census at 20 Tyning Road, Bath: Frederick Bladwell, aged 31, building materials merchant – employer, born at Bath, wife Mary, aged 29, born at Thornbury (Glos), son Stanley, aged 1, born at Bath, and a servant.

In the 1911 census at 20 The Tyning, Bath: Frederick Bladwell, aged 42, builder’s merchant, born at Bath, wife Mary, aged 32, married 12 years 2 children, born at Thornbury (Glos), children: Stanley, aged 11, born at Bath, and Gwendoline, aged 1, born at Bath, Charlotte Olds, aged 78, widow, mother-in-law, born at Thornbury, and a servant.

Flight Cadet Royal Air Force, died aged 18 on 19 Nov 1918; son of Frederick and Mary Bladwell, of 20, The Tyning, Bath; Vendome Town Cemetery B.21.

For the grave of Frederick Bladwell (1868-1928), Mary Ann Pitcher Bladwell (1871-1943) and Gwendoline Mary Bladwell (1910-1995) see Smallcombe Vale Cemetery documentation. Boulton H S Herbert Sidney Boulton (1897- The birth of Herbert Sidney Boulton was registered 1897/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Dagger. 1918) In the 1911 census at 18 Princes Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Elizabeth Mary Boulton, aged 39, widow, laundry work, born at Bath, five children of which the second was Herbert Sidney, aged 13, grocer’s porter, born at Bath.

From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 16 Feb 1918: “Pte H. S. Boulton of 18, Prince’s Buildings, Widcombe, who died of wounds received while serving with the 6th Wilts.”

Herbert S Boulton, Private 204146 6th Battalion Wiltshire Regiment died on 7 Feb 1918; Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery X.A.13. Boyce W P William Percy Boyce (1887-1917) The birth of William Percy Boyce, born in 1887, was registered 1888/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Pople.

In the 1901 census at 7 Charles Place, Widcombe, Bath: Thomas Boyce,, aged 47, journeyman tailor, born at Bath, wife Flora M, aged 37, born at Bath, and children: William P, aged 13, born at Bath, and George A, aged 11, born at Brighton.

The marriage of William Percy Boyce to Esther Winifred Florence White was registered 1911/Q3 Bath.

William Percy Boyce, Private 823655 14th Battalion Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment), died aged 30, on 6 Jun 1917; son of Thomas Edward and May Boyce, of Widcombe, Bath; husband of Winifred F. Boyce, of 11, Hatfield Buildings, Widcombe Hill, Bath, England; Beehive Cemetery, Willerval B.1. 231

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Bradford S Sidney Bradford (1889-1916) Sidney Bradford, Corporal 2031 12th Battalion London Regiment died aged 27 on 1 Jul 1916; son of Mr. C. F. & Mrs. S. G. Bradford, of 38 Belgrave Crescent, Bath. Born at Cambridge; Gommecourt British Cemetery No. 2, Hebuterne. Bristow D James Douglas Bristow (1890- James Douglas Bristow, Lance Serjeant 569 “A” Sqdn North Somerset Yeomanry, aged 24, died on 17 Nov 1914; son of 1914) Albert and Sarah Bristow, of 29, Regent Terrace, Widcombe, Bath; Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Panel 5. Bristow H Harry Bristow (1899-1918) Harry Bristow, Private 35814 2nd Bn Wiltshire Regiment, aged 18, died on 5 Jun 1918; Son of Sarah Bristow, of 29, Regent Terrace, Bath, and the late Albert Bristow; Sezanne Communal Cemetery B.32. Brooke E Private Brown W W Private Buck E E Ernest Edward Buck (1894-1917) The birth of Ernest Edward Buck was registered 1894/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Peacock.

In the 1911 census at 2 Alma Cottages, Widcombe, Bath: Ernest Edward Buck, aged 38, paper hanger, born at Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 40, born at Box, nine children of which the second was Ernest, aged 17, butcher, born at Bath.

From the Bath Chronicle of Sat 25 Aug 1917 “Private E. E. Buck, of Calton Road, who has been killed by a shell while serving with the Royal Sussex.”

E Buck, Private G/16816 9th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, died on 4 Aug 1917, Hooge Crater Cemetery VII.G.8. Bull F H Frederick Herbert Bull (1885- Frederick Herbert Bull. Leading Seaman 22928 HMS Indefatigable, aged 30, died on 31 May 1916; husband of Ellen Bull, 1916) of 11, Calton Rd., Lyncombe Hill, Bath; Plymouth Naval Memorial 11. Butt A H Alfred Henry Butt (1898-1917) Alfred Henry Butt, Private 33856 1st Bn Devonshire Regiment, aged 19, died on 6 Nov 1917; son of Charles and Kate Butt, of 8, Charles Place, Widcombe, Bath; Tyne Cot Memorial Panel 38 to 40. Charlton F G O Frederick George Oliver The birth of Frederick George Oliver Charlton was registered 1895/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bush. Charlton (1895-1918) F G O Charlton, Lance Bombardier 17223 "C" Bty. 112th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, died aged 23 on 30 Apr 1918; son of Frederick and Julia Charlton, of 12, Prince's Buildings, Widcombe, Bath; Ebblinghem Military Cemetery I. E. 1. Chivers J S Joseph Shore Chivers (1889- J Chivers, Air Mechanic 1st Class 39243 RAF, aged 29, died on 1 Jun 1919; Bath (St James’) Cemetery. See grave V.G.9. 1919) Clemens F W T Frederick William Theodor Surgeon RN HMS Defiance, died aged 27 on 31 May 1916 ; son of Theodor L. and Mary B. Clemens, of Priors Marston, Clemens (1889-1916) Byfield, Northants. Native of Moriah, Tobago, British West Indies. M.B., B.Sc. (London); Plymouth Naval Memorial 10. Courtney C Q Christopher Quinton Courtney The birth of Christopher Quinton Courtney was registered 1899/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hinton. (1899-1918) Private 35203 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment, died aged 19 on 15 Sep 1918; Son of Alice Hannah Courtney, of 3, Prior Park Cottages, Prior Park Rd., Bath; Lapugnoy Military Cemetery XI. A. 9. Dent Young J H Julius Henry Dent Young (1896- The birth of Julius Henry Dent Young was registered 1896/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Shepard. 1916) Julius Henry Dent-Young; Private 510908 (4121). "A" Coy. 1st/14th Bn. London Regiment (London Scottish), died aged 20 on 1 Jul 1916; son of Jules and May Dent-Young, of 55, Lyncombe Hill, Bath; Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 9 C and 13 C. The website dedicated to The Fallen of the 1/14th London Regiment (London Scottish), 1st July 1916 at http://www.gommecourt.co.uk/fallenls1.htm includes a photograph. Dent Young W William Thomas Dent Young The birth of William Thomas Dent Young was registered 1891/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Shepard. (1891-1917) William Dent Young, Lieutenant 11th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F., died aged 26 on 5 May 1917; son of Jules and May Dent Young, of 55, Lyncombe Hill, Bath, England; Noreuil Australian Cemetery H. 15. 232

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Derrick E J Edward John Derrick (1899- The birth of Edward John Derrick was registered 1899/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Dagger. 1921) In the 1911 census at 24 Princes Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Joseph Derrick, aged 40, general labourer, born at Bath, wife Harriet, aged 36, born at Bath, eight children of which the second was John, aged 11, born at Bath.

E J Derrick, Driver 1048349, 19th Brigade Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery, died on 9 Jul 1921; Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery B.17A.

From the Army register of soldiers’ effects, his father was Joseph. Derrick F C Frederick Charles Derrick (1895- The birth of Frederick Charles Derrick was registered 1895/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Dagger. 1918) In the 1911 census at 24 Princes Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Joseph Derrick, aged 40, general labourer, born at Bath, wife Harriet, aged 36, born at Bath, eight children of which the eldest was Frederick, aged 15, born at Bath.

F C Derrick, Private 201273 1st/4th Bn. Somerset Light Infantry, died on 7 Dec 1918; buried in Wellington Garrison Cemetery; Madras 1914-1918 War Memorial, Chennai Face 10. Dixon R Ralph Thomas Dixon (1869- Ralph Thomas Dixon, Private 6939 1st Bn Somerset Light Infantry, aged 45, died on 9 Sep 1914; son of the late Thomas 1914) Ralph Dixon; husband of Dorothy A. Bean (formerly Dixon), of 2, Excelsior St., Widcombe, Bath; Perreuse Chateau Franco-British National Cemetery 1.B.15. Doman F Frank Doman (1886-1916) Birth registered 1886/Q3 Bath.

Frank Doman, Sapper 4341 1st/3rd (South Midland) Field Coy. Royal Engineers, died aged 30 on 30 Dec 1916; son of Frank and Blanche Mary Doman, of Bath; husband of Annie Frances Doman, of 1, Excelsior St., Widcombe, Bath; Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension K. 15. Duckworth W H William Henry Duckworth (1897- William Henry Duckworth, Second Lieutenant 20th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers, aged 19, died on 14 Apr 1916; son of Emme 1916) and William Henry Duckworth, of London. Enlisted in Inns of Court O.T.C., April, 1915; Le Treport Military Cemetery Plot 2 Row O Grace 19. Dury W H William Henry Dury (1882-1917) The birth of William Henry Dury in 1882 was registered 1883/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bailey.

Private 26508 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, died on 11 Apr 1917.

From the Army register of soldier’s effects: widow Louie. Eades F Frederick Eades (1874-1915) Private 3/7707 7th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 41 on 14 Sep 1915; son of George and Harriet Eades, of Bath; husband of Ellen Eades; Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix I. B. 57. Everard C Christopher Philip Everard Christopher Philip Everard, Captain, 3rd Battalion Highland Light Infantry, died aged 26 on 11 Jan 1917: son of Philip (1890-1917) and Frances Catherine Everard, of Mittons, Dulverton, Somerset; Basra Memorial Panel 35 and 64. Everard G John Guy Everard (1892-1915) Passenger on the SS Nellore from Port Swettenham to Plymouth, arriving at London on 13 Aug 1914: John Guy Everard, aged 22, planter, country of last permanent residence: Selangor.

From the Bath Chronicle of Sat 20 Mar 1915 p3 under a headline “Lieut. Guy Everard Killed”: Lieutenant John Guy Everard, Highland Light Infantry, killed in action, was the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Everard, of Miltons,

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Dulverton, Somerset, and was in his 22nd year. He was gazetted to the 3rd Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry last August. His mother is a daughter of the late Rev. C. B. Barrow, of Lansdown Crescent, Bath.” Farmer C G Charles G Farmer (1896-1917) Charlie Farmer, Private 26221 14th (Service) Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, born at Widcombe, died aged 21 on 2 Nov 1917; son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Farmer, of Bath; Dozingheim Military Cemetery, Flanders. Flower A Arthur Flower (1885-1917) Birth registered 1885/Q3 Bath. In the 1891 census at 1 Flowers Cottage, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Samson Flower, aged 41, mason, born at Bath, wife Julia, aged 37, born at Limpley Stoke (Som), and children: Henry, aged 13, born in London, Arthur, aged 6, born at Bath, and Emma, aged 2, born at Bath.

Arthur Flower, Private 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment, died aged 30 on 5 Sep 1917, son of Mrs. Julia Flower, of 3, Alma Cottages, Widcombe, Bath; Ploegsteert Memorial Panel 3. Frost G S George Samuel Frost (1894- Birth registered 1894/Q1 Barton R. 1918) In the 1911 census at 4 Waterloo Buildings, Bath: Samuel Frost, aged 42, mineral water carman, born at Crewkerne (Som), wife Elizabeth Mary, aged 42, born at Westbury (Bristol), nine children of which the second was George Samuel, aged 17, contractors carter, born at Barton Hill, Bristol.

George Samuel Frost, Private 26231 1st/4th Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, formerly 23318 Wiltshire Regiment, born at Lawrence Hill, Bristol, enlisted at Bristol, died on 17 Apr 1918, Haringhe (Bandagheim) Military Cemetery III.F.18. Gibbons J B John Bernard Gibbons (1896- The birth of John Bernard Gibbons was registered 1896/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Cooper. 1916) Private 5419 2nd/4th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, died aged 20 on 6 Sep 1916; son of Albert and Emily Gibbons, of 22, Regent Terrace, Widcombe, Bath; Loos Memorial Panel 60 to 64. Gillard W Walter Gillard (1893-1916) The birth of Walter Gillard was registered 1893/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Fenton.

In the 1911 census at Harrion’s Cottage, Widcombe, Bath: Walter Gillard, aged 48, jobbing gardener, born at Bath, wife Mary Ann, aged 44, born at Bath, four children of which the second was Walter, aged 17, born at Bath.

Walter Gillard, Stoker 1st Class HMS M30 died aged 22 on 13 May 1916; son of Mr. and Mrs. Gillard, of Woodbine Cottage, Darlington Rd., Bathwick, Bath; Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 15. Goodson F T Francis Thomas Goodson (1891- The birth of Francis Thomas Goodson was registered 1891/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Daily. 1917) The marriage of Francis Thomas Goodson to Harriet Louisa Davis was registered 1912/Q4 Bath.

Francis Thomas Goodson, Lance Serjeant 26408 "C" Coy. 1st Bn. Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 23 on 10 May 1917; son of Francis James and Lucy Goodson, of Bath; husband of Harriett Louisa Goodson, (now Mounty), of 11, Wood St., Bath; Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux (France) III. A. 13. Gould G T George Thomas Gould (1886- The birth of Thomas George Gould was registered 1886/Q1 Bath. 1918) From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 17 Aug 1918: “Pte. G. T. Gould, of 16, Spring Gardens Road, now serving with the Devons.”

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes George Thomas Gould, Private 48281 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, died on 25 Jul 1918, Theinnes British Cemetery Row E, Grave 10. Grant E J Hardyman J H M John Hay Maitland Hardyman Lieutenant Colonel 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 23 on 24 Aug 1918; D S O, M C, Twice Mentioned in (1895-1918) Despatches; Son of George Hardyman, M.B., F.R.C.S., and Eglantine Henrietta Keith Hardyman, of Perrymead Court, Bath; Bienvillers Military Cemetery XIX. F. 11.

See memorial at St Mary’s Churchyard, Smallcombe, Bath. Harris C Charles Frederick Harris (1894- In the 1911 census at 29 Claverton Street, Widcombe, Bath: Albert Hiscocks, aged 41, insurance agent, born at Bath, 1917) wife Elizabeth, aged 41, married 5 years 2 children, born at Chatham (Kent), two children and three step-children of which the eldest was Charles F Harris, aged 16, kitchen porter, born at Newark, NJ, USA.

Charles Frederick Harris, Corporal PLY/15727 2nd RM Bn RN Div Royal Marine Light Infantry, aged 23, died on 26 Oct 1917; Croix de Guerre (France); son of Elizabeth Hiscocks (formerly Harris), of 7, Southcot Place, Lyncombe Hill, Bath, and the late John Webber Harris; Tyne Cot Memorial Panel 1 and 162A. Hobbs F G Frederick George Hobbs (1898- Birth registered 1898/Q1 Barton R. 1917) In the 1911 census at 13 & 14 Widcombe Parade, Bath: John Style Hobbs, aged 38, baker manager, born at Over Stowey (Som), wife Lucy, aged 38, born at Tiverton (Devon), five children of which the second was Frederick George, aged 13, born at Clifton, Bristol.

Frederick George Hobbs, Private 202535 8th Bn Somerset Light Infantry, aged 19, died on 15 Jul 1917; son of John Style Hobbs and Lucy Hobbs, of 13, Widcombe Parade, Bath; Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Panel 21. Hole L C Charles Edwin Hole (1889-1917) As ‘L/Cpl Hole C E’ on the St Matthew’s memorial.

The birth of Charles Edwin Hole was registered 1889/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Veale.

In the 1901 census at 4 Miles Cottages, Widcombe, Bath: Edwin C Hole, aged 33, marble mason, born at Bristol, wife Emily E, aged 33, born at Plymouth, and four children of which the second was Charles E, aged 12, born at Bath.

In the 1911 census at Malta: Private Charles Edwin Hole, aged 23, born at Bath.

Charles Edwin Hole, of Widcombe, enlisted at Bath, Lance Corporal 32256 5th Battalion Wiltshire Regiment died on 11 Jan 1917; Amara War Cemetery XVIII.C.9. Holland W William Henry Holland (1880- Birth registered 1880/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Oatley. 1916) W H Holland, Private 20149 7th Bn Somerset Light Infantry, aged 36, died on 13 Jun 1916; son of Albert and Mary Ann Holland, of 30, Monmouth Street, Bath; Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery II.B.1. Holley A G Alfred George Holley (1893- Birth registered 1893/Q4 Bath. 1917)

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes In the 1911 census at 7 Archway Street, Dolemeads, Bath: John George Holley, aged 47, house painter, born at Southstoke (Som), wife Ada Charlotte, aged 52, born at Yatton Kennell (Wilts), and seven children of which the eldest was Alfred George, aged 17, green grocer’s lad, born at Bath.

Private Alfred George Holley 30233 9th Battalion Devonshire Regiment, born at Bath, enlisted at Bath, died on 5 Jan 1917; Serre Road Cemetery No. 1 III.G.5. Holley F W Frederick William Holley (1892- Birth registered 1892/Q3 Bath. 1916) Frederick William Holley, Lance Serjeant 15657 2d Bn Grenadier Guards, aged 24, died on 15 Sep 1916; son of William Albert and Annie Holley, of 26, Excelsior St., Widcombe, Bath; Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 8 D.

From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 13 Jan 1917: “Investigation by a “Chronicle” representative have brought to light an interesting story of the remarkable recovery of a ring found on the finger of a Bath soldier who was killed in action in France, the ring having been presented to him by the young lady to whom he was engaged, and who now has it in her possession. The soldier was Sergt. Fred W. Holley aged 24, eldest son of Private W. A. Holley, a carter, of 26, Excelsior Street, Bath, who volunteered for service and is now at Salonica. ... Prior to his death, which, according to the official notification, occurred on Sept. 15th, he was working in the medical department with the regimental doctor, and was wearing the badge of a stretcher bearer. He had 30 men under him, and was in charge of 16 stretchers. As his battalion was fighting towards Morval he was shot clean through the head, and apparently died instantaneously. ...” Hooper R Richard Hooper (1892-1916) The birth of Richard Hooper, born in 1892, was registered 1893/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Couzens. Private 10115 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry died aged 23 on 16 Sep 1916; Son of William and Sarah Hooper, of 26, Broadway, Widcombe, Bath; Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 2 A. How H J Henry John How (-1918) The marriage of Henry John How Jr, aged 21, to Maud Alice Goodair on 29 Mar 1914 at St Stephen, Walworth was registered 1914/Q1 Southwark.

Henry John How, Private 114477 9th Company Machine Gun Corps died on 25 Apr 1918, Tyne Cot Memorial Panel 174-159 and 163A.

From the Army Register of Soldiers’ Effects: widow Maud A, later Maud A Simmonds.

The marriage of Maud A How to James J Simmonds was registered 1919/Q4 Camberwell. Hurley J John Hurley (1882-1916) John Hurley, Gunner 84014 "C" Bty. 47th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, died aged 34 on 31 Jan 1916; son of Mr. and Mrs. Hurley, of 8, Kingsmead Terrace, Bath; Boulogne Eastern Cemetery VIII. C. 87. Iles H C Henry Charles Iles (-1917) Possibly Charles Henry Iles born in 1896, birth registered 1897/Q1 Bath, registration sub-district: Lyncombe & Widcombe, mother’s maiden name: Payne.

In the 1911 census at 1 Fry Cottages, Widcombe, Bath: Lucy Iles, aged 46, widow, 7 children of which the 5th was Charles Henry, and a grandson.

H C Iles, Private 21744 1st/5th Bn. Somerset Light Infantry, died on 23 Nov 1917, Jerusalem War Cemetery B.92. Born: Widcombe, residence: Widcombe.

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Iles J John Iles (1891-1916) In the 1901 census at 1 Ivy Cottages, Bath: Robert J Iles, aged 59, book seller – own account, born in the East Indies, wife Lucy, aged 37, born at Radford (Som), eight children and a grandson, the fourth child being John, aged 10, born at Bath.

In the 1911 census at 1 Ivy Cottages, Widcombe, Bath: Lucy Iles, aged 46, widow, born at Radford, Camerton, seven children and a grandchild, the second child being John, aged 20, brewery labourer, born at Widcombe, Bath.

John Iles, Private 10371 7th Bn. Somerset Light Infantry, born at Bath, enlisted at Bath, died on 4 Sep 1916, Peronne Road Cemetery Maricourt II. E. 7. Iles R W Robert William Iles (1881-1914) The birth of Robert William Iles was registered 1882/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Coles.

In the 1901 census at Claverton Cottage, Bath: Robert Iles, aged 20, unmarried, visitor, Private Somerset L I, born at Bath.

R W Iles, Private 1st Bn. Somerset Light Infantry, died on 26 Aug 1914, Ligny-en-Cambresis Communal Cemetery, Allied British Section 9. James H Henry James (-1917) Henry James, Private 25848 12th Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, born at Widcombe, enlisted at Bath, died on 13 Jan 1917; Bray Military Cemetery, Somme I.D.49. Jenkins E H Edward Harry Jenkins (1890- Baptised on 27 Aug 1890 at Bishops Stortford: Edward Harry Jenkins, son of John & Fanny Jenkins, date of birth 1 Aug 1916) 1890.

In the 1911 census at 2 Pulteney Gardens, Bath: Fanny Helen Jenkins, aged 52, widow, boarding house keeper, born at Liverpool, children: Ada Cecilia, aged 29, stationer’s assistant, born at Cheltenham, and Edward Harry, aged 20, shorthand typist, born at Bishops Stortford (Herts), and four boarders.

E H Jenkins, Private 22540 1st Bn. Somerset Light infantry, died aged 26 on 11 Aug 1916; son of Fanny Helen Jenkins, of 8, Prior Park Cottages, Prior Park Rd. Bath, and the late John George Jenkins, of Bishop's Stortford, Herts.; Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery VIII. D. 42A. Keeling G George Keeling (-1918) George Keeling Private 33628 5th (POW) Battalion (Territorials)/Devonshire Regiment, born at Bath, enlisted at Bath, died on 20 Aug 1918; Vis-en-Artois Panel 4. Kerslake W L Walter Leslie Kerslake (1896- The birth of Walter Leslie Kerslake was registered 1896/Q3 St Thomas (Devon). 1917) In the 1901 census at the Refreshment House, 151 Bath Road, Joint Station, Bristol: Louisa Kerslake, aged 31, widow, servant, born at Exeter. In the 1901 census at 11 Sandford Street, Exeter: Walter L Kerslake, aged 4, boarder, born at Exeter.

Private 34157 1t Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 20 on 3 May 1917; Son of Louisa Tunny (formerly Kerslake), of 30, Englishcombe Park, Bath, and the late George Kerslake; Roeux British Cemetery Sp. Mem. E. 8.

The marriage of Louisa Kerslake to William Thomas Tummy was registered 1902/Q2 Bristol. King E H G Ernest Henry George King (1896- Birth registered 1896/Q2 Bath. 1917) 237

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Ernest H George King, Private 20512 6th Bn. Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 21 on 10 Apr 1917; son of Mrs. Annie King, of 13, Ferry Lane, Widcombe, Bath; Arras Memorial Bay 4. Langbridge C D Claude Daniel Langbridge (1885- The birth of Claude Douglas Langbridge was registered 1885/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Kingman. 1918) Squadron Serjeant Major 13332 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own), died aged 34 on 8 Aug 1918; son of Charles Langbridge, of 3, Princes Buildings, Widcombe, Bath; husband of Isabella Langbridge, of Eastgate, Friockheim, Forfarshire; Caix British Cemetery I.I.13. Leppard J Jesse Leppard (1881-1916) The birth of Jesse Leppard was registered 1881/Q1 Gloucester.

In the 1901 census at 2 Princes Buildings, Bath: Richard Leppard, aged 70, widower, naval pensioner, born at Hungerford (Berks), and son Jesse, aged 20, groom domestic, born at Gloucester.

Private 23082 6th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, died aged 36 on 9 Oct 1916; son of the late Richard and Jessie Leppard; husband of the late Lily Jane Leppard; Faubourg d’Amiens Cemetery, Arras I. G. 41. Liddiard W G William George Lidiard (1889- The birth of William George Lidiard was registered 1889/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Griffin. 1917) Private 19450 5th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment, died age 28 on 11 Jan 1917; husband of Florence Kate Young (formerly Lidiard), of 4, Prior Park Cottages, Prior Park Rd., Widcombe, Bath. Born at Bath; AIF Burial Ground, Flers XV. J. 14. McKean K V Kenneth Victor McKean (1887- The birth of Kenneth Victor McKean was registered 1887/Q3 Walsall. 1919) Lieutenant Middlesex Hussars /Dorset Yeomanry (Queen's Own), died aged 32 on 27 Sep 1919; son of Harriette Anne McKean, of Woodbine Cottage, Perrymead, Bath, and the late Andrew McKean. Born at Walsall; Beirut War Memorial 230. Millard A E Albert Edward Millard (1882- Birth registered 1882/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Langdon. 1917) From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 24 Nov 1917: “Private A. E. Millard, 17, Archway Street, Widcombe, died of wounds received in France.” The same page of the paper has an article by his father Mr W Millard of 17 Archway Street and this has at the end “The deceased was 35 years of age. He had been in Canada about 5 years, and joined up directly on the outbreak of war. He had been in France about 2½ years/ In the meanwhile he has had two furloughs, and was in Bath so recently as a month ago, returning on October 18th. He is the eldest son of Mr. Millard, the youngest son being in the Somersets, having been in the army for about eight years.” Morgan F Possibly Private Frank Morgan 27701 of the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry who died on 3 May 1917; Arras Memorial Bay 4. Odey J H John Henry Odey (1882-1917) The birth of John Henry Odey was registered 1882/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Tucker.

John H Odey Private 54286 13th Bn. Durham Light Infantry, died aged 34 on 8 Jun 1917; son of Mrs. James Odey, of 7, Southville Terrace, Lyncombe Vale, Bath; husband of Rosie Mary Odey, of 3, Stanley St., Swindon, Wilts.; Ypres (Menin Gate) memorial Panel 36 and 38. Pearce M G Matthew George Pearce (1896- Matthew George Pearce, Signaller 16912 9th Bde. H.Q. Royal Field Artillery, died aged 22 on 11 Dec 1918; born at Seend 1918) (Wilts); Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria (Greece) 896.

From the Army Register of Soldiers’ Effects: mother sole legatee Elizabeth M. Platt E Possibly Ernest Sidney James Platt. Birth registered 1893/Q Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bool. The death of Ernest S J Platt, aged 25, was registered 1918/Q4 Bath. 238

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Buried in Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery (grave Y.B.42). There is a memorial but not a CWGC one. Richards J L H John Leslie Hill Richards (1894- The birth of John Leslie Richards was registered 1894/Q2 Taunton. 1918) In the 1911 census at 3 Prior Park Cottages, Widcombe, Bath: William Henry Carne Richards, aged 47, headmaster, born at Mawgam St Columb (Cornwall), and three children of which the second was John Leslie Hill, aged 17, born at Bishops Hull, Taunton.

Second Lieutenant 1st Battalion Devonshire, died aged 23 on 15 Apr 1918; son of William Henry Carne Richards and Bessie Richards, of Bath; Aire Communal Cemetery II. D. 15. Ridewood S Sydney Ridewood (1891-1917) The birth of Sidney Ridewood was registered 1891/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Davis. Private M2/079184 M.T. Clearing Office (Blackheath) Army Service Corps, died aged 28 on 26 Nov 1917; Husband of K. Ridewood, of 101, Calton Rd., Bath; St James Cemetery, Bath T. B. 59. His name also appears on the St Mark’s War Memorial. Ridewood W William Ridewood (1888-1915) The birth of William Ridewood, born in 1888, was registered 1889/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Davis. Stoker 1st Class 310182 HMS Goliath died on 13 May 1915; Plymouth Naval Memorial 7. Rivett A G Albert George Rivett (1892- The birth of Albert George Rivett was registered 1892/Q4 Woolwich. 1918) From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 30 Nov 1918: “Pte. G. Rivett, of 3 Excelsior Street, Widcombe, who was killed in action while serving with the Royal Munster Fusiliers.”

George Rivett, Private 1275 2nd Bn Royal Munster Fusiliers, formerly 13222 Wilts Regt, born Woolwich (Middx), residence: Limpley Stoke, Wilts; died on 4 Oct 1918. Robbins W William Robbins (-1918) William Robbins, Lance Corporal 21724 13th Bn. Welsh Regiment, died on 15 Jun 1918; Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt H. E. 3. Born at Bath, enlisted at Bridgend. From the Army Register of Soldiers’ Effects: mother Fanny. Roberts G M George May Roberts (1894-1916) The birth of George May Roberts was registered 1894/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name Otridge.

In the 1911 census at 15 Hatfield Buildings, Bath: Mary Roberts, aged 46, married, born at Barford-on-Avon, and children: Henry, aged 20, single, plumber, Charles, aged 18, bootmaker, George, aged 16, errand boy, Victor, aged 14, errand boy, William, aged 9, and Mary, aged 5.

In the Post Office Bath Directory 1912: Roberts Frederick H, cabinet maker, 15, Hatfield buildings, Widcombe

From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 23 Sep 1916: “News has been received by his friends in Bath that Private G. Roberts, who formerly lived in Widcombe Hill, has been missing since June 3rd, and no information of him has since been received. His father, Mr. F. Roberts who lived in Widcombe for many years, is now resident in at Devizes. Private Roberts left Bath some years ago from Canada, and joined up with the 1st Canadian Contingent (Infantry Brigade), which he accompanied to France. He has four brothers in the Army.” (The Bath Chronicle of Sat 13 Jan 1917 has pictures of three Roberts brothers  H, C E and V  from Hatfield Buildings.)

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 2 Dec 1916: “Private Harry Roberts of the Canadians, previously reported missing, is now officially returned as having been killed. He had been missing since July last. Deceased was a son of Mr. Roberts, late of Hatfield Buildings, Widcombe Hill, now of Devizes, who has three other sons with the Colours.” Rowsell R Robert Rowsell (1879-1917) In the 1911 census at 19 Holloway, Bath: Robert Rowsell, aged 64, gardener, born at Bath, wife Eliza, aged 62, married 42 years 7 children, laundress, born at Bathampton, Bath, Robert Rowsell, aged 31, married, son, barman, born at Bath, and Ada Rowsell, aged 40, married, daughter-in-law, married 2 years, sick nurse, born at Bath.

R Rowsell, Private 32198 7th Bn. Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 38 on 1 Dec 1917; husband of Ada Rowsell, of 4, Albert Terrace, Pulteney Rd., Bath; Fontaine-au-Pire Communal Cemetery I. B. 67. Russell G H George Henry Russell (1886- The birth of George Henry Russell was registered 1887 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Loxton. 1917) The birth of Oliver Thomas Russell was registered 1890 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Loxton.

In the 1891 census at Oak Cottage, Spring Gardens Road, Widcombe, Bath: George T Russell, aged 37, plumber, born at Bath, wife Caroline E, aged 27, born at Bath, and children: George H, aged 3, born at Bath, and Oliver T, and 10 months, born at Bath.

In the 1901 census at 11 Waterloo Bldgs, Widcombe, Bath: George T Russell, aged 38, plumber & sanitary engineer, born at Bath, wife Katherine, aged 38, born at Bath, children: George, aged 13, born at Bath, Oliver, aged 10, born at Bath, Stanley, aged 7, born at Bath, and Frank, aged 3, born at Bath.

The marriage of George H Russell to Edith A Hughes was registered 1913/Q1 Bristol.

George Henry Russell, Driver 212165 "D" Bty. 256th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, died aged 31 on 9 Dec 1917; son of George Thomas and Katherine Russell, of 11, Waterloo Buildings, Widcombe, Bath; husband of Edith Annie Russell, of 12, Gloucester Rd., Lawford's Gate, Bristol; Shipp H T Henry Thomas Shipp (1880-1917) The birth of Henry Thomas Shipp was registered 1880/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Stone. The marriage of Henry Thomas Shipp to Agnes Hart at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe, Bath was registered 1912/Q3 Bath. Henry Thomas Shipp, Private 32199 8th Bn Somerset Light Infantry, aged 37, died on 28 Apr 1917; husband of Agnes Shipp, of 3, Archway St., Widcombe, Bath; Arras Memorial Bay 4. Smith H T H T Smith Private Stone G George Stone (1890-1917) In the 1901 census at 2 Caroline Place, Walcot, Bath: George Stone, aged 42, baker – worker, born at Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 42, born at Bath, nine children of which the fourth was George, aged 11, born at Bath.

In the 1911 census at 4 Nelson Place, Walcot, Bath: George Stone, aged 53, baker & confectioner, born at Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 53, married 35 years 16 children of which 11 then living, born at Bath, six children of which the second was George, aged 21, assists in business, born at Bath.

The marriage of George Stone to Ethel Winifred Lanning at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe Bath was registered 1915 Bath.

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes George Stone, Private 34254 1st Bn Somerset Light Infantry, aged 27, died on 7 May 1917; son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stone, of Walcot, Bath, Somerset; husband of Ethel Winifred Stone, of Coburg House, Widcombe, Bath, Somerset; Wimereux Communal Cemetery II.K.2. Stone W L Willie Lewis Stone (1879-1917) The birth of Willie Lewis Stone was registered 1879/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Targett.

In the 1901 census at Ravenslea, coach house & stables, Lyncombe, Bath: Isaac J Stone, aged 52, oil colour merchant, born at Paulton (Som), wife Fanny, aged 54, born at Bath, children: Edgar J, aged 26, oil colour merchant manager, born at Bath, Herbert I, aged 24, oil colour merchant, born at Bath, Franck, aged 23, oil merchant, born at Bath, William L, aged 21, plumber, born at Bath, and Frances R, aged 16, born at Bath, and a servant.

The marriage of Willie Lewis Stone to Florence Jessie Zanzig was registered 1903/Q4 Oxford.

In the 1911 census at 16 Second Avenue, King Edward Road, Bath: Willie Lewis Stone, aged 32, plumber, born at Bath, wife Florence Jessie, aged 30, married 7 years, 2 children, born at Kentish Town, London, unnamed son, aged under 1 month, born at Bath, and a nurse.

W L Stone, Private 47822 19th (Pioneer) Bn Welsh Regiment, aged 38, died on 25 Feb 1917; son of Isaac John and Fanny Maria Stone, of Bath; husband of Florence Jessie Stone, of 15, Southcot Place, Lyncombe Hill, Bath; Bard Cottage Cemetery II.D.6. Stoyle A W Albert Lawrence Stoyle (1882- The birth of Lily Martha Stoyle was registered 1883 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Smith. 1915) The birth of George James Stoyle was registered 1890 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Smith.

In the 1891 census at 11 Brookleaze, Walcot, Bath: Alfred T Stoyle, aged 46, general labourer, born at Bath, wife Ellen N, aged 48, born at Trowbridge (Wilts), children: Alfred T, aged 19, cellar man (brewery), born at Bath, Henry Wm, aged 13, errand boy, born at Bath, Ellen Hester, aged 12, born at Bath, Ada Kate, aged 10, born at Bath, Lilly Martha, aged 8, born at Bath, Albert L, aged 6, born at Bath, William A, aged 2, born at Bath, and Geo Jas, aged under 1 month, born at Bath.

In the 1901 census at23 Regent Terrace, Widcombe, Bath: Ellen Stoyle, aged 53, married, born at Trowbridge, children: Ellen, aged 22, factory machinist, born at Bath, Ada, aged 20, tailoress, born at Bath, Lily, aged 18, bookbinder, born at Bath, Albert, aged 15, butcher’s assistant, born at Bath, and William, aged 13, grocer’s assistant, born at Bath.

A L Stoyle, Private 3/5765 Depot Somerset Light Infantry, died on 21 Aug 1915; Bath (St James’) Cemetery I.E.2. The death of Albert Lawrence Stoyle, aged 32, was registered 1915 Bath. Taylor S H Possibly Samuel Harry Taylor, Private 8674 2nd Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, born at Beeston (Notts), died on 24 Oct 1918; buried Peshawar (Right) B.C. XLV.II; Delhi Memorial (India Gate) Face 1. Taylor W Thurston E C Ernest Cecil Thurston (1898- Birth registered 1898/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Morgan. 1917) In the 1901 census at 7 Randalls Cottages, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: John T Thurston, aged 49, jobbing gardener, born at Stepney, London, wife Rosina, aged 40, born at Bath, 8 children of which the youngest was Ernest C, abed 3, born at Bath.

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Ernest Edward Thurston, Private 203247 1st Bn Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 19 on 4 Oct 1917; son of John Thomas and Rosina Thurston, of 17, Broadway, Widcombe, Bath. Tiley J John Tiley (-1918) The marriage of John Tiley to Ellen Norris at St Paul’s, Bath was registered 1898/Q3 Bath.

In the 1901 census at 1 Waterloo Bldgs, Widcombe, Bath: John Tiley, aged 23, general labourer, born at Bath, and wife Ellen, aged 25, born at Bath.

In the 1911 census at 4 New Street, Widcombe, Bath: John Tiley, aged 34, general labourer- building, born at Bath, wife Ellen, aged 36, born at Bath, five children and 2 boarders.

John Tiley, Private 44430 13th Bn Durham Light Infantry, formerly 30838, Royal Berks Regt., died on 5 Oct 1918; husband of E. Tiley, of 5, Miles Cottages, Widcombe, Bath; born Walcot Bath, resident of Widcombe; Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy II.E.1. Tucker A Tucker F G Frederick George Tucker (1887- The birth of Frederick George Tucker was registered 1887/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Smith. 1918) Frederick George Tucker, Private 7168 1st Bn Somerset Light Infantry died aged 30 on 1 Sep 1918; husband of Lily Rosina Tucker, of 5, Ferry Buildings, Widcombe, Bath.; Vis-en-Artois memorial Panel 4. Viles C Charles Viles (1896-1918) The birth of Charles Viles was registered 1896/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name Loxton. Corporal 3/6594 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 22 on 20 Apr 1918; Son of Joseph and Sarah Viles, of Bath; Lapugnoy Military Cemetery IX. C. 15. Waldron A E Albert Edward Waldon (1898- From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 9 Nov 1918: “Pte A. E. Waldron of 1, Millbrook Place, Widcombe, stretcher bearer, fatally 1918) gassed.”

The birth of Albert Edward Waldon was registered 1898/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Stacey. In the 1911 census at 1 Millbrook Place, Widcombe, Bath: Albert Waldon, aged 36, house painter, born at Bath, wife Ada, aged 37, married 14 years 9 children, born at Bath, nine children of which the eldest was Albert Edward, aged 13, born at Bath.

A E Waldon Private 88516 14th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, died aged 20 on 25 Oct 19018; son of Mr & Mrs A Aldon, born at Bath; Kortrijk (St Jan) Communal Cemetery. Waldron A S E Albert Sidney Edward Waldron The birth of Albert Sidney Waldron was registered 1890/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Wyatt. (1890-1918) Private 32429 1st Bn East Lancashire Regiment, died aged 26 on 29 Oct 1918; son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Waldron of Widcombe, Bath; husband of Florence Waldron, of 25, Wyndcliffe Rd., Portsmouth; Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery III.E.13 Wallace A Arthur Wallace (1894-1917) Birth registered 1894/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Smith.

In the 1911 census at 1 Daisy Bank, Lyncombe Vale, Bath: Sydney Wallace, aged 51, horse bandage manufacturer, born at Bath, wife Olive, aged 45, married 25 years 7 children, born at Bath, children: Gladys, aged 24, unmarried, school teacher, born at Bath, Dorothy, aged 15, shop assistant, born at Bath, Sydney, aged 19, boot & shoe maker, born at Bath, Arthur, aged 16, apprentice – iron foundry, born at Bath, and Stanley, aged 11, born at Bath, and Eliza Smith, aged 79, widow, mother-in-law, born at Bath.

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Arthur Wallace, Sapper 50160, 92d Field Company Royal Engineers, died on 10 Feb 1917; Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face *A and 8D.

From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 10 Mar 1917: “News has been received of the death in France, accidentally says the notification, of Sapper Arthur Wallace of the Royal Engineers, son of 1, Widcombe Hill. He joined the Army in September, 1914, at which time he was in the turning shop at Stothert and Pitt’s, and, as a member of the Athletic Club of the works, proving himself a fine footballer and a boxer of considerable ability. He received his education at Walcot Board School, and, at the time of his death, was 22 years of age. An elder brother (he is one of four sons) is serving with the Motor Transport in France.” Webber A E Lance Corporal on memorial. Possibly Albert Edward Webber Private 28491 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry who died aged 19 on 15 Oct 1917; Tyne Cot Memorial Panel 41 to 42 and 163A. West E Lance Corporal on memorial. Possibly Lance Corporal Ernest George West 504055 500th (Wessex) Field Company Royal Engineers who died aged 25 on 21 Nov 1918; son of Samuel & Julia West, of Bath; Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece. Wingrove W H Henry William Wingrove (1894- In the 1911 census at 2 Alpha Cottages, Widcombe, Bath: George Samuel Wingrove, aged 22, mason, born at Bath, wife 1916) Kaye Mary, aged 41, born at Bath, 6 children of which the 4th was Henry William, aged 17, porter – provision trade, born at Bath. Rifleman 473949 1st/12th Bn London Regiment (The Rangers), died aged 22 on 9 Sep 1916; son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Wingrove, of 2, Alpha Cottages, Widcombe, Bath. Wintle E de V Ernest de Veynes Wintle (1865- Ernest de Veynes Wintle was born on 23 Feb 1865 and baptised at Umritsur, Bengal, India on 29 Mar 1865 son of Alfred 1916) Wintle & Helen Twine.

In the 1871 census at 12 Field Officer’s Quarters, Woolwich: Alfred Wintle, aged 48, Colonel RHA, born at Clifton, wife Helen T, aged 49, born in Scotland, four sons of which the youngest was Ernest, aged 6, born in the East Indies.

In the 1881 census at Wimbledon School: Ernest C E Wintle, aged 16, scholar, born in India. He was first commissioned into the Leinster Regiment as a Lieutenant in Feb 1884. He transferred to the Bengal Staff Corps in 1887 and served in India.

Lieutenant Colonel 12th Indian Cavalry, died on 7 Feb 1916, Basra Memorial Panel 45 and 65. Woodman J E James Emanuel Woodman (1883- The birth of James Emmanuel Woodman was registered 1883/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Pickett. 1918) The marriage of James Emanuel Woodman to Kate Eliza Tucker at St Thomas à Becket was registered 1906/Q3 Bath.

From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 26 Oct 1918: “Rfl J E Woodman, of 9 Walcot Buildings, who is now presumed dead having been missing since April 9th.”

James Emanuel Woodman, Private 94382 5th Battalion King’s (Liverpool) Regiment, formerly 34810 Border Regiment, died on 9 Apr 1918; Loos Memorial Panel 27-30. Wyatt S J Samuel John Wyatt (1881-1918) The birth of Samuel John Wyatt was registered 1881/Q2 Lambeth. Samuel John Wyatt, born at Lambeth, enlisted at Bath, Sapper 184460 38th Div. Signal Company, Royal Engineers, died on 12 Sep 1918; Grevilliers British Cemetery XIII.B.3. Young F Corporal 243

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes James Hull Wyatt (1896-1918) From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 4 May 1918: “Gunner J. H. Wyatt, of Claverton Street, who was killed in action while serving with the R.F.A.” and on p7 “Gunner James Hull Wyatt (22), R.F.A., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wyatt, of Claverton Street, was killed in action on May 26th. ... Had he lived till May 7th he would have completed three years’ service on the Western Front, where he had participated in all the big battles. He joined up in November, 1914, and was previously employed at the Corporation Electricity Department in Dorchester Street.”

His name appears on the St Mark’s War Memorial. William Sherborn (1884-1918) From The Bath Chronicle of Sat 4 May 1918: “The sad news has been received by Mrs. Sherborn, of 4, Magdalen Avenue, that her husband, Lance-Corporal William Sherborn, Machine Gun Corps, has been killed in action, having been shot through the head. ... Mr. Sherborn was in business as a sculptor and monumental mason at the railway arches, Wells Road, but when the period for him to join the Army drew near, he transferred his business to Messrs. Sheppard, for whom he acted as manager until he went into khaki, in October 1916. ... As a lad he sang in St James’s Choir, and subsequently joined St. Mark’s Mission Church, and taught at St. Mark’s Sunday School. He was a capable cricketer, being a member of St John’s (Bathwick) Cricket Club. On the football field he also did himself credit as a representative of St. James’s Institute and Fortt’s Factory. He was only 34 years of age, and a widow and three children mourn his loss. A memorial service will be held at St Mark’s Church on Sunday evening.”

William Sherborn, L/Corporal 99128 Machine Gun Corps, formerly 266246 RASC, died on 12 Apr 1918. His name appears on the St Mark’s War Memorial.

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Allen A J Arthur James Malcolm Allen (1922- Arthur James Malcolm Allen, Private 11051285 7th Bn. Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps, died aged 23 on 24 Mar 1945; 1945) son of Walter and Agnes Eleanor Allen, of Widcombe, Bath, Somerset; Groesbeek Memorial Panel 8. Allen D Possibly Douglas Allen, Private 6144070 2nd Battalion Somerset Light Infantry (formerly East Sussex Regiment) who died on 22 Sep 1944; Cesena War Cemetery V.F.7. Ashman A C Arthur Charles Ashman (1921-1940) The marriage of Frank Arthur Lionel Ashman to Doris Eva Halls was registered 1920/Q3 Bath. The birth of Arthur Charles Ashman was registered 1921/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Halls.

Arthur Charles Ashman, Sergeant 90612 214 Sqdn RAF, died aged 19 on 7 Dec 1940; son of Frank Arthur and Doris Eva Ashman, of Bath, Somerset. Adams C Charles Adams (1926-1945) The marriage of Charles Adams to Mary A Lynch was registered 1924/Q2 Bedwellty. The birth of Charles Adams was registered 1926/Q2 Bedwellty, mother’s maiden name: Lynch.

Charles Adams, Lance Corporal 14767431 5th Bn Wiltshire Regiment, died aged 18 on 8 Mar 1945; born in Monmouthshire; residence: Bath; son of Charles and Mary Ann Adams, of Widcombe, Bath, Somerset.; Reichwald Forest War Cemetery 57.E.14. Burgess L C Leslie Charles Burgess (1919-1945) Birth registered 1920/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Cook.

Leslie Charles Burgess, Driver 2075649 261 (Airborne) Park Sqn Royal Engineers, died aged 25 on 8 Jun 1945; son of Charles Gordon Burgess and Lucy Burgess; stepson of Irene Burgess, of Bath; Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James Cemetery NB7. Breakwell R Raymond Breakwell (1923-1945) The marriage of Gilbert Breakwell to Emily Victoria Newman at St James, Bath was registered 1914/Q3 Bath. The birth of Raymond Breakwell was registered 1923/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Newman.

Raymond Breakwell, Flying Officer 163592 61 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, died aged 22 on 21 Mar 1945; son of Gilbert and Emily Victoria Breakwell, of Bath, Somerset; Runnymede memorial Panel 266. Cleverley F T Frederick Thomas Cleverley (1907- Birth registered 1907/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Watts. 1940) In the 1911 census at Lyncombe Cottage, Widcombe, Bath: Frederick Charles Cleverley, aged 30 builder’s carter, born at Bath, wife Lydia, aged 32, born at Bath, 4 children of which the 3rd was Frederick Thomas, aged 3, born at Bath.

Frederick Thomas Cleverley, Corporal 5668688 5th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, died aged 33 on 16 Apr 1940; son of Frederick Charles and Lydia Cleverley, of Lyncombe Place, Bath, Somerset; Choloy War Cemetery 3.C.7 (28km from Nancy, France). Cook R G Captain on memorial. Possible Raymond George Cook who was master of the merchant vessel SS Skarv who died aged 46 on 11 Nov 1940. Clark W H William Henry Clark (1924-1943) William Henry Clark, Abel Seaman D/JX 306965 HMS Avondale, died aged 19 on 29 Jan 1943; son of Albert James Clark and Florence Elizabeth Clark, of Widcombe, Somerset; Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 79, Column 1. Combstock W H William Henry Combstock (1902-1943) Birth registered 1902/Q2 Devonport. In the 1911 census at 14 Helyon Road, Highweek (Devon): William John Combstock, aged 32, mason’s labourer, born at Dawlish, wife Edith, aged 31, born at Padstow (Cornwall),, 3 children of which the eldest was William Henry, aged 9, born at Devonport.

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Driver 7869394 2 Line Maint. Sec, Royal Corps of Signals, died aged 41, on 3 Aug 1943; son of William John and Edith Combstock; husband of Elsie Louisa Combstock, of Bath, Somerset; Kanchanaburi War Cemetery 6. D. 28 (Thailand). (This cemetery is associated with the Burma-Siam railway.) Davis G W George William Davis (1923-1942) Birth registered 1923/Q2 Bath. Stoker 1st Class D/KX 136614 HMS Eridge, died aged 19 on 29 Aug 1942; son of Rosina Kate Davis, of Bath, Somerset; Alexandra (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery 3.F.16. Drewitt M A F Mervyn Arthur Frederick Drewitt The birth of Mervyn Arthur Frederick Drewett (sic) was registered 1920/Q4 Keynsham, mother’s maiden name: (1920-1940) Bunscombe. Sergeant 570399 210 Sqdn. RAF died on 2 Aug 1940; Runnymede memorial Panel 13. Evans I T Possibly Ieuan Tregonwy Evans. 7916893 Trooper 44th Royal Tank Regiment, died aged 33 on 8 Nov 1943; son of Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Evans; husband of Margaret Walkden Evans, of Douglas, Isle of Man; Sangro River War Cemetery XIV.D.39. Graham L J A Laurence James Alexander Graham The birth of Laurence J A Graham was registered 1921/Q1 Woolwich, mother’s maiden name: True. (1921-1942) Pilot Officer (Nav.) 120447 12 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, died aged 21 on 30 Aug 1942; son of Harry Herbert Armstrong Graham and Annie Violet Graham, of Grosvenor, Bath, Somerset. A.L.C.M.; Bergen General Cemetery Plot 1. Row A. Grave 23. Giles S W Stanley William Giles (1919-1944) Birth registered 1919/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bray. Marriage to Ellen Richards at St Michael’s Twerton was registered 1941/Q3 Bath. Marriage to Ivy L Holcombe registered 1943/Q2 Maidstone.

Sapper 2074813 204 Field Coy. Royal Engineers, died aged 25 on 1 Jul 1944; son of Alfred and Eliza Giles; husband of Ivy Lilian Giles, of Maidstone, Kent; St. Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux (near Caen) V. E. 16. Hayward D S Lance Corporal Hayward S T Sydney George Hayward (1921-1943) The marriage of Sydney G Hayward to Amy Gertrude Jones at St Thomas à Becket was registered 1919/Q3 Bath.

Sydney George Hayward, Trooper 558719 Royal Tank Regiment, died aged 24 on 5 Jul 1943; son of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Hayward, of Widcombe, Bath, Somerset; husband of Florence Hayward; Heliopolis War Memorial, Egypt 5>D.12. Hooper S G Sydney George Hooper (1919-1941) The birth of Sidney G Hooper was registered 1919/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bond.

Sapper 2000363, 553 Field Coy Royal Engineers, died aged 22 on 17 Apr 1941; son of William John and Sarah Malinda Martha Hooper, of Widcombe, Bath; Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James Cemetery FE19. Jones G L M Gordon Leslie MacLoughlin Jones The birth of Gordon Leslie Macloughlin Jones was registered 1922/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Carter. (1922-1943) Aircraftsman 1st Class 575062 RAF, died aged 21 on 29 Nov 1943; son of Charles Bonnie Jones and Alice Ellen Jones, of Bath, Somerset; Singapore Memorial Column 428. Lidiard W A William Albert Lidiard (1916-1944) Birth registered 1916/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Grey. Marriage to Rosina Lowe at St Thomas à Becket registered 1937/Q4 Bath.

William Albert Lidiard, Serjeant 5575235 1st Bn Wiltshire Regiment, died aged 28 on14 Feb 1944; son of William G. Lidiard and Florence K. Lidiard, of Bath, Somerset; husband of Rosina Lidiard; Taukkyan War Cemetery (Burma) 3. J. 14. Moody C L Charles Lionel Moody (1912-1943) Charles Lionel Moody, Flying Officer 122399 354 Squadron RAF Volunteer Reserve died aged 31 on 7 Oct 1943; son of John Lionel & Sarah Moody; husband of Joyce Annie Moody, of Tadworth, Surrey; Madras War Cemetery 9.D.2. 246

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes Miller N W C Nelson William Conway Miller (1924- Birth registered 1924/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Conway. 1944) Sergeant 1587685 10 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve died aged 19 on 2 May 1944; son of William Everard Miller and Evelina A. Miller, of Widcombe, Bath, Somerset; Runnymede memorial Panel 234. Odey B A Bernard Arthur Odey (1925-1945) Birth registered 1925/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Alford.

Bernard Arthur Odey, Guardsman 14671151 4th Bn. Coldstream Guards, died aged 19 on 15 Apr 1945; son of William Ewart Odey and Ethel Louisa Odey, of Bath, Somerset; Hanover War Cemetery 7.D.11. Rice E G Edward George Rice (1909-1943) Birth registered 1909/Q4 Droitwich. In the 1911 census at Victoria House, Witton, Droitwich (Worcs): Emma Reynolds, aged 60, widow, born at Salwarpe (Worcs), Annie Morris Rice, aged 33, married, daughter, born at Droitwich, two Reynolds grandchildren, William, Frank Rice, aged 2, grandson, born at Droitwich, and Edward George Rice, aged 1, grandson, born at Droitwich. The marriage of Edward G Rise to Winifred B Day was registered 1942/Q4 Hull.

Supply Assistant D/MX 80722 HMS Eclipse died aged 34 on 24 Oct 1943; son of Edward and Annie Morris Rice; husband of Winifred Barbara Rice, of Keyham, Devonport; Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 83 Column 1. HMS Eclipse was sunk by a mine east of Kalymnos in the Aegean on 24 Oct 1943. Riddle G H Gordon Henry Riddle (1914-1944) Birth registered 1914/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Fathers.

Aircraftsman 1st Class 1176206 RAF Volunteer Reserve, died aged 30 on 18 Sep 1944; son of George Henry and Alice Mary Riddle, of Lyncombe, Bath, Somerset; Singapore Memorial Column 441. Skinner G E George Edmund Skinner (1920-1941) The birth of George Edmund Skinner was registered 1920/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Uphill.

Corporal 570589 RAF died aged 21 on 7 May 1941; son of George and Eva Blanche Skinner, of Bath, Somerset; Habbaniya War Cemetery (Iraq) 1. G. 4. Tiley J Joseph Tiley (1909-1945) The birth of Joseph Tiley in 1909 was registered 1910/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Norris. In the 1911 census at 4 New Street, Bath: John Tiley, aged 34, general labourer, born at Bath, wife Ellen, aged 36, born at Bath, 5 children of which the youngest was Joseph, aged 15 months, born at Bath, and two boarders.

Joseph Tiley, Gunner 401276 12 Bty., 6 H.A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery, died aged 35 on 2 Jun 1945; Labuan War Cemetery P.D.5. From the National Probate Calendar 1946: Tiley Joseph of 22 Fitzroy-avenue Ebbw Vale Monmouthshire died 2 June 1945 on war service Administration Llandaff 28 February to Olive Mary Tiley widow. Tavener R W Reginald Wilfred Tavener (1912-1940) The marriage of Jesse William Tavener to Alice Kate Elton was registered 1908/Q1 Bath. The birth of Reginald Wilfred Tavener was registered 1912/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Elton. The marriage of Reginald Wilfred Tavener to Jessie Bidgood was registered 1932/Q2 Bath.

Warrant Officer Class II 5615631 12th Bn Devonshire Regiment, died aged 34 (!) on 30 Dec 1940; son of Jesse and Alice Kate Tavener; husband of Jessie Tavener, of Paulton; Paulton cemetery Row R Grave 16. (The birth registration would indicate that he died aged 28.) Wyatt H E Henry Wyatt Edward (1914-1944) The marriage of Durbin Edward Wyatt to Beatrice Alice Victoria Callaway at St Michael’s Twerton was registered 1909/Q2 Bath.

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Name on Memorial Full Name Notes In the 1911 census at 42 Locksbrook Road, Lwr Weston, Bath: Durdin Wyatt, aged 28, house decorator, born at Bath, wife Beatrice, aged 22, born at Bath, and a daughter. The birth of Henry Edward Wyatt was registered 1914/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Callaway.

Henry Wyatt, Corporal 5669638 2nd Bn. The London Irish Rifles, died aged 30 on 5 Apr 1944; son of Durbin and Beatrice Wyatt, of Bath, Somerset; husband of Violet Irene Sylvia Wyatt, of Widcombe, Bath; Cassino War memorial III.J.4. Winship T Thomas William Henry Winship (1911- The marriage of John William Winship to Charlotte Elizabeth Allan was registered 1904/Q4 Hartlepool. 1944) In the 1911 census at 26 Warden Street, West Hartlepool: John William Winship, aged 27, dock labourer, born at W Hartlepool, wife Charlotte E, aged 24, born at Middlesbrough, two daughters, step-parents two sisters and a married brother and his family. The birth of Thomas Winship was registered 1912/Q2 Hartlepool, mother’s maiden name: Ashton.

T W H Winship Private 996606 5th Bn Northamptonshire Regiment; born West Hartlepool; residence: Bath; died aged 29 on 16 Jun 1944; Orvieto War Cemetery (Italy) I.C.3; son of John William and Charlotte Elizabeth Winship, of West Hartlepool, Co. Durham.

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From the Bath Chronicle of 2 Aug 1919: Miss Maitland suggested a replica of the cenotaph church site was favoured by a number of Speakers at Whitehall ― they could not have a higher model. on the grounds of sentiment suitability. Others WIDCOMBE’S FALLEN She thought the suggested site would be too much thought that a more public place would better HEROES out of the way for such a memorial as that she had answer the purpose in view. Mr. Perrin thought a ― mentioned. spot near the toll bridge would be the best place, and Mr. W. H. Devenish moved “that it was Mr. Mould favoured the Shrubbery. Mr. Huntley AN IONIC CROSS FOR REMEMBRANCE considered desirable to erect a memorial in suggested that the question of deciding the site be ― Widcombe to those that had fallen in the war.” He deferred, and this was agreed to, the hope being The purpose of a public meeting called at thought they should put up a memorial of their own expressed that they would arrive at some conclusion Widcombe Church Institute on Monday night was to to those of their men who had lost their lives in the which all could work unanimously in carrying out. discuss the question of a war memorial for the war, and not one to all men who had died through A comprehensive committee was elected as parish. Some sixty men of the locality have fallen in the war (applause). In his opinion a Christian Cross follows: The Rev. W. D. Graham, Mr. J. R. Huntley, the recent war, and the idea was to perpetuate their was the finest monument they could have for Councillor Crook, Councillor Turvey, Mr. Thomas names and the sacrifice they had paid in order to Christian men. Mr Stanley Taylor seconded, and the Wills, Mr. W. H. Devenish, Mr. Warren, Mr. Evans, maintain the country’s integrity and honour, and to resolution was carried. Mr. Fred Bladwell, Dr. Hardyman, Mr. W. C. uphold right against wrong. The chair was occupied Mr. J. R. Huntley then proposed “that the Richards, Mr. Drew (representing the Discharged by the vicar (the Rev. W. D. Graham), who was memorial should take the form of an Ionic Cross of Sailors and Soldiers), Mr. Perrin, Mr. Mould, and supported by Mr. Tom Wills (secretary, pro. tem), Cornish granite, to be erected in the space outside Miss Planiger. The duty of the committee is to Mr. J. R. Huntley, Mr. W. H. Devenish, Councillor J. the Old Widcombe Church, with the names of the consider the question of a suitable site and to report W. Crook, and other local gentlemen. There was a fallen suitable engraved thereon.” This, he said, the same to a general meeting to be held at a later very fair attendance among those present being a resolved itself into two parts ― the nature of the date. number of ladies. memorial and then the site for the same. He had Dr. Hardyman, on behalf of the relatives of the The Chairman said he had been approached by a thought it would be well to put up a fountain at the fallen, thanked the promoters of the proposed number of gentlemen who asked if it was not time bottom of Widcombe Hill in place of the one already memorial for the action they had taken with a view for them to have some memorial put up for the men there. He had to drop the ideas, however, on account to keeping green the memory of those who had lost who had made such a great sacrifice for them. He of expense. The site suggested outside the old ivy their lives in the great war. and several others had met in an informal manner at church met with his approval, but he would have A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the the Vicarage, and they were unanimous that a preferred a more prominent and central site if one meeting. memorial should be put up in the parish of such a had been available. characters that would keep green the memories of Councillor Crook seconded, but after protracted those men. They had come to the conclusion that that discussion on various suggestions, the Vicar it would be best to have an Ionic cross. After that the proposed the splitting of the resolution into two question of a site was discussed, and it was thought parts. that one on the green outside the Parish Church It was then moved and seconded that the would be suitable. It was not in the parish church, memorial should take the form of an Ionic Cross of nor a part of it – it was that piece of green that ran Cornish granite, with the names of the fallen suitably down from the drive into Church Street. The first engraved thereon. This was then put and carried. thing then for the meeting to consider was whether The discussion of the site was the cause of some a memorial should be erected or not. difference of opinion. The proposal of the old parish

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From the Bath Chronicle of 13 Mar 1920 p18: Perks, E. Platt, W. Ridewood, A. G. Rivett, G. M. Roberts, G. Roberts, R. Rowsell, H. T. Shipp, G. Stone, WIDCOMBE’S HEROES W. L. Stone, A. W. Stoyle, S. H. Taylor, W. Taylor, E. NAMES WHICH WILL APPEAR ON THS C. Thurston, J. Tiley, F. G. Tucker, A. Tucker, A. E. MEMORIAL CROSS Waldon, A. E. Waldron, Sapper A. Wallace, Privates Below we produce the names of the Widcombe men E. West, W. H. Wingrove, J. E. Woodman, Sapper S. J. who gave their lives for Freedom, King and Country Wyatt. in the Great War 1914-1918, as they will appear on the memorial cross to be erected in Widcombe. The list is produced here for the purpose of (Not in the list but on the memorial: F H Bull, J S obtaining any necessary corrections or additions Chivers, F W T Clemens, E J Derrick, W Gillard, C which may be necessary before they are permanently Harris, L C Hole, W Robbins, G Smith and A E Webber. cut into stone, when alterations will be very difficult. In the list but not on the memorial: W J Brown, R As the list must be sent to the Architect as soon as Perks, G Roberts, A G Smith and C Viles. possible, it is requested that all relatives and friends would kindly peruse the list, and if the surnames, ‘A E Waldon’ was changed to ‘A E Waldron’. The initials, ranks and distinctions are not correctly set surname should be ‘Waldon’. ‘A E Waldron’ was out, send the corrections at one to the Rev. W. D. changed to ‘A S E Waldron’.) Graham, Vicar of Widcombe. A little scrutinising now will be a great help, and tend to make the list more No press report has been found for the dedication of perfect for the perusal of future generations :— the Widcombe memorial, only that of Lyncombe. Lieut.-Colonel J. H. M. Hardyman, D.S.O., M.C.; Lieut.-Colonel E. de V. Wintle; Lieut. W. Dent Young; From the Bath Chronicle of 24 Jul 1920 p22: Lieut. K. V. McKean; Second Lieut. J. L. Richards; Flight Cadet S. F. Bladwell; Sergt.-Major C. D. The Rev. L. R. Hancock, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Langbridge; Sergts. D. Bristow, F. W. Holley and H.T. Richmond, and a former vicar of St. Mark’s, Smith; Corporals S. Bradford, H. Bristow, C. C. de G. Lyncombe, who preached a sermon at the dedication Harris, C. Viles, and F. Young; Lance-Corporals H. F. of the parochial war memorial on Wednesday, Baggs, F. W. Ball; A.B. S. Ridewood; Stoker J. C. Ball; evening, mentioned that the late Admiral Lord Fisher Bomb. F. G. O. Charlton, G. H. Russell and A. G. was frequently a member of his congregation, and Smith; Privates E. J. Ashman, G. K. Barnes, H. Billett, always followed the sermon very closely. The late H. S. Boulton, W. P. Boyce, E. Brooke, W. J. Brown, W. Admiral had, indeed, a well-established reputation as W. Brown, E. E. Buck, A. H. Butt, C. Q. Courtney, J. H. a critic of sermons, and the “Church Family Dent Young, F. C. Derrick, R. Dixon, F. Doman, W. H. Newspaper” recently described him as “an inveterate Dury, F. Eades, C. Everard, G. Everard, C. G. Farmer, sermon-taster. A. Flower, G. S. Frost, J. B. Gibbons, F. T. Goodson, G. T. Gould, E. J. Grant, F. G. Hobbs, W. Holland, A. G. Holley, R. Hooper, H. J. How, J. Hurley, H. C. Iles, R. W. Iles, J. Iles, H. James, E. H. Jenkins, G. Keeling, W. L. Kerslake, E. H. G. King, J. Leppard, W. G. Lidiard, F. Morgan, A. E. Millard, J. H. Odey, M. G. Pearce, R.

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Internal Monuments

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South Side

2-8 9-15 16-19 20-24 24-27

North side

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Names Inscriptions Notes 1 Russell Duckworth In Memory of (1829-1914) Russell Duckworth, J.P. Died May 13th 1914 Aged 84. The Memory of the Just is Blessed

Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 3SN23). 2 John Cantlow (-1499) Orate pro anima dm Johnis Cantlow qii ondae ...... fiery fecit adn 1498

A figure in brass of Prior John Cantlow, the builder of this church. This is based on the stained glass window in St Catherine’s church, near Batheaston. 3 Thomas Micklem TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND Cruttwell (1842-1874) TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF MICKLEM CRUTTWELL, R.A. WHO DIED DEC 18TH 1874. AGED 32. THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS WIFE AND ONLY SON.

From The Morning Post of Fri 6 Jul 1860: “ ROYAL ARTILLERY. The following lieutenants of the Royal Artillery, who obtained

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Names Inscriptions Notes their commisions on 19th ult, are ordered to join their respected stations on the 1st proximo, being posted as annexed; those posted to battalions abroad are requested to join at Woolwich, unless required sooner to embark ... Lieutenant Thomas Micklem Cruttwell, 14th Brigade, 2d battery, Bengal; ...””

From The Edinburgh Gazette of 8 Nov 1867 p1288: “Lieutenant Thomas Micklem Cruttwell has been permitted to resign his Commission. Dated 6th November 1867.”

In 1870 there was a notice in The London Gazette concerning the bankruptcy of Thomas Micklem Cruttwell, Arthur Lewis Cruttwell and Thomas Henry Cruttwell who were trading as ‘Cruttwell and Co., White Lead and Colour Manufacturers’.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 24 Dec 1874 p5: “Dec. 18, at Hampstead-hill Gardens, N.W., T. Micklem Cruttwell, Esq., late Royal Artillery, second son of the late Robert Cruttwell, Esq., of Widcombe-hill, Bath, aged 32.”

From the National Probate Calendar 1875: 6 February. Administration of the effects of Thomas Micklem Cruttwell late of 45 Hampstead-Hill-gardens in the Parish of Hampstead in the County of Middlesex Colour Merchant who died 18 December 1874 at 45 Hampstead-Hill-gardens was granted at the Principal Registry to Mary Cruttwell of 45 Hampstead-Hill-gardens Widow the Relict. Effects under £300.

No entry in the burial register.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 4 Julia Frances Wilson IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF (1840-1885) JULIA FRANCES WIFE OF THE William Thomas Henry REVD W. T. H. WILSON Wilson (1841-1919) VICAR OF THIS PARISH BORN 17TH JULY, 1840. DIED 16TH MAY, 1885. ―•― THIS TABLET IS PLACED IN WIDCOMBE CHURCH BY SOME OF THE PARISHIONERS. ―― “THERE REMAIN THEREFORE A REST TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD.” “LET US LABOUR THEREFORE TO ENTER INTO THAT REST.” Heb.IV.9.11. On 15 Sep 1868 at Little Amwell (Herts) William Thomas Henry Wilson, aged 27, son of John Wilson, married Julia Frances Thornton, aged 28, daughter of Spencer Thornton (registered 1868/Q3 Hertford).

In the 1881 census at 7 Widcombe Crescent, Bath: William Thomas Henry Wilson, aged 40, married, vicar of Widcombe, Bath, born in Barbados, son John Pinder, aged 3, born at Burlngton (Norfolk), and three servants.

There is also a memorial to Julia Frances Wilson inside St Matthew’s church. Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 3K29).

Rev William Thomas Henry Wilson died aged 78 on 30 Aug 1919 at Clifton. Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 3K29) 5 Maria Bennet (1712- MARIA BENNET 1739) Uxor secunda PHILIPPI BENNET Armigeri Philip Bennet Obiit 17o Iunii 1739 Ætatis 26. Thomas Hallam Filia fuit THOMÆ HALLAM Armigeri de Parva Clackton in Comitatu ESSEX

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Names Inscriptions Notes 6 Thomas Brooke (1761- SACRED TO THE MEMORY 1835) OF THOMAS BROOKE, ESQUIRE OF THE HONORABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY’S BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE BELOVED AND RESPECTED NOVEMBER 30: 1835 IN THE 75: YEAR OF HIS AGE ―

From family tree information by Chris Newby-Robson: “Writer HEIC 1778, posted to Fort St George, Madras, transferred to Bengal Civil Service 1770, Head Assist. & Registrar Burdwan 1784-1794, Berhampore 1794, Actg. Political Agent 1805-1806, Senior Judge Court of Appeal at Bareilly 1808- 1816, retd. 1817. Granted the titles of Mumtaz ud-Daula, Amir ul -Mulk, Bahadur, and Hizabr Jang by the Mughal Emperor. m. (second?, but probably his only legal wife) at Bhagalpore, Bengal, 1st February 1793, Anna Maria (b. ca. 1773; d. at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, 24th September 1843, bur. Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe, Bath), adopted daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel The Hon. James Stuart, 1st Regt. Foot Guards, who was killed at the Battle of Guildford, North Carolina in 1781, and natural daughter of his elder brother, Colonel The Rt. Hon. William (Stuart), 9th Lord Blantyre, of a Scottish regiment in the service of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, by Harriet Teasdale. He d. at Widcombe, Bath, Somerset, 30th November 1835 (bur. there at the Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket), having had issue, including two sons and eight daughters.”

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 3 Dec 1835 p3: “Nov. 30, at his house, No. 1, Widcombe crescent, Thomas Brooke, esq; late of the Bengal Civil Service, in his 75th year.” From the burial register: Thomas Brooke, aged 74, was buried on 7 Dec 1835.

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Names Inscriptions Notes Thomas & Anna Maria Brooke were the parents of Sir James Brooke (1803-1868), Rajah of Sarawak. 7 Ruth Casson Brooke IN A VAULT BENEATH LIE THE REMAINS OF (1741-1829) RUTH CASSON BROOKE RELICT OF ROBERT BROOKE ESQR Robert Brooke (1727-) WHO DIED ON THE 10TH OF MARCH 1829 IN THE 89TH YEAR OF HER AGE.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 12 Mar 1829 p3: Died at her son’s house in Widcombe Crescent, on the morning of 10th inst., Mrs. Ruth Catton (sic) Brooke, relict of Robert Brooke, esq; in the 89th year of her age.

From the burial register: Ruth Cassan Brooke, aged 88, of Widcombe Crescent, was buried on 17 Mar 1829. 8 Anna Maria Brooke ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF (1773-1843) A DEARLY BELOVED, AND DEEPLY LAMENTED MOTHER ANNA MARIA BROOKE. Thomas Brooke (1761- RELICT OF THOMAS BROOKE, ESQUIRE, 1835) OF THE BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 25TH 1843, AGED 70 YEARS.

“BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR; FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD” ST MATTHEW.5:CH:8:V:

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 28 Sep 1843 p2: “Sept. 25, in the 71st year of her age, at the Vicarage, White Lackington, in this county the residence of her son-in-law, the Rev. F. C. Johnson, deeply & deservedly regretted by her family and friends, Anna Maria, relict of the late Thomas Brooke, Esq., for many years Senior Judge of Moorshedabad, in the Bengal Presidency.”

From the burial register: Ana Maria Brook, aged 70, of White Lackington, near Ilminster, was buried on 3 Oct 1843.

Buried in the church vault.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 9 John Roper Wright IN LOVING MEMORY (1843-1926) OF OUR FATHER JOHN ROPER WRIGHT DIED JULY 25TH 1926 ― THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS SON AND DAUGHTER

See grave 138. 10 Sarah Emily Gatehouse IN THIS CHURCH-YARD ARE DEPOSITED (1822-1838) THE BELOVED REMAINS OF SARAH EMILY Robert Gatehouse YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF (1778-1824) THE LATE REVD ROBERT GATEHOUSE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 24: 1838: Sophia Elizabeth Phelps IN THE 16: YEAR OF HER AGE. (1822-1849) IN THE MORNING IT IS GREEN AND Edward Spencer Phelps GROWETH UP, IN THE EVENING IT IS CUT (1813-1898) DOWN, DRIED UP AND WITHERED PSALM 90.

BUT THE WORD OF OUR GOD SHALL STAND FOR EVER ISAIAH, 40:C:10:V

ALSO THOSE OF HER ONLY SISTER, The marriage of Sophia Elizabeth Gatehouse to Edward Spencer SOPHIA ELIZABETH Phelps was registered 1844/Q4 Bath. WIFE OF REVD E.S. PHELPS, WHO DIED AT HORDLE, HANTS, ON THE 15: DEC:1849, From the Bath Chonicle of Thu 20 Dec 1849 p2: “Dec. 15, at AGED 27 YEARS Downton Lodge, near Lymington, Sophia Elizabeth, wife of the REV:14:C:13:V Rev. Edward Spencer Phelps.”

See grave 223.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 11 Margaret Elizabeth IN LOVING MEMORY Parrish (1874-1927) OF MARGARET ELIZABETH PARRISH Louise Graham (1877- SISTER OF LOUISE GRAHAM 1927) DIED MAY 5TH 1927 ― FROM THE FAMILY

The birth of Margaret Elizabeth Parrish was registered 1874/Q2 Sheppey.

The death of Margaret E Parrish, aged 52, was registered 1927/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1927: PARRISH Margaret Elizabeth of Widcombe Vicarage Widcombe Bath spinster died 5 May 1927 Probate Bristol 12 July to the reverend William Deavin Graham clerk and the reverend William White clerk. Effects £4915 14s. 9d.

Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 1WC15). See also plaque 14. 12 John Hulbert (1801- IN A VAULT 1853) IN THIS CHURCHYARD ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF Rosa Alice Hulbert JOHN HULBERT, ESQ: (1828-1847) OF LONDON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 29:JAN:1853, Frances Jane Hulbert IN THE 52: YEAR OF HIS AGE. (1832-1835) ALSO OF ROSA ALICE HULBERT. WHO DIED AT BATH 12:FEB:1847, Jane Rose Hulbert IN HER 17: YEAR (1808-1887) ALSO OF FRANCES JANE HULBERT, WHO DIED AT STOCKWELL, SURREY,

16:FEB:1835, AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS, See grave 265. THE ONLY CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE JOHN HULBERT AND OF HIS WIFE JANE ROSE HULBERT. THE REMAINS OF JANE ROSE HULBERT WHO DIED 8:DEC:1887, AGED 79 YEARS WERE DEPOSITED IN THE SAME VAULT

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Names Inscriptions Notes WITH HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN. 13 Rhoda Astley (1725- Near this Place are Interred the Remains 1757) of RHODA ASTLEY Eldest Daughter of FRANCIS BLAKE DELAVAL of Seaton Delaval Francis Blake Delaval in the County of Northumberland Esquire (1692-1752)l and first Wife of Sir EDWARD ASTLEY. of Melton Constable Edward Astley (1729- in the County of Norfolk., Baronet. 1802) And of Her two Infant Children EDITHA RHODA, and EDWARD ASTLEY Editha Rhoda Astley (- which were here deposited 1757) On the 21st Day of October 1757. READER. In this Tablet Edward Astley (-1757) Behold a Tribute of filial Respect offered to the Memory Jacob Henry Astley of his deceased Parent by SIR JACOB HENRY ASTLEY. Bart (1756-1817) A.D. 1808.

Hester Astley (1798- THIS TABLET HAVING BEEN DEFACED BY TIME 1858) WAS RENEWED IN 1842 BY DAME HESTER ASTLEY AND HER SON LORD HASTINGS, GRANDSON OF Jacob Henry Astley THE ABOVE RHODA DELAVAL ASTLEY. (1756-1817)

From the burial register: Rhoda Astley, wife of Edward Astley Esq was buried on 21 Oct 1757 along with children Edward and Editha Rhoda. The burial register has, after the three entries ‘were all three buried or deposited in the West end of the Church which was inclosed with a Wall about three Feet high for that Purpose’. 14 Louise Graham (1877- IN MEMORY OF 1927) LOUISE GRAHAM THE BELOVED WIFE OF William Deavin Graham THE VICAR OF THIS PARISH (1873-1948) DIED JANUARY 4TH 1927 ― THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HER HUSBAND AND DAUGHTERS

The birth of Louise Parrish was registered 1877/Q4 Sheppey.

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Names Inscriptions Notes On 22 Jan 1908 at St Bartholomew’s, Horley Louise Parrish, aged 30, spinster, daughter of Thomas Watkins Parrish, gentleman, married William Deavin Graham, aged 33, vicar of Christ Church, Somers Town, London (registered 1908/Q1 Reigate).

The death of Louise Graham, aged 49, was registered 1927/Q1 Bath. Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 1WC15). See also plaque 11. 15 Richard Aston TO THE MEMORY Chatterton (1774-1805) OF MR. RICHARD CHATTERTON AN EMINENT PLUMBER OF THE CITY OF BATH WHO FELL A SACRIFICE TO THIS HUMANITY DECEMBER 31. 1805. Aged 37 Years.

Too vent’rous CHATTERTON ! whose anxious breast Gave instant aid to ev’ry heart distrest: Whilst Wretches view’d their habitations fired See grave 122. He braved the flames, and in th’attempt expired! Ingenious Artisan! o’er thy remains A weeping City pours lamenting strains; Whilst thy sad Widow claps her babes and cries – “Beneath this Stone, you dear, fond Father lies.” 16 Ethelreda Chester In a Vault Beneath (1760-1797) lies the Body of ETHELREDA CHESTER Wife of WILLIAM CHESTER Esqr William Chester late Major of His Majestys 35th Regimt and fourth Daughter of the late HENRY SEYMER Henry Seymer of Hanford Dorsetshire Esqr who departed this Life the 8th of January 1797 Ethelreda Chester in the 38th Year of her Age. (1789-1798) She was a Dutiful Daughter an Affectionate Wife a Tender Mother and a True Christian She lived Esteemed and died Lamented by All who knew her Also the Body of ETHELREDA CHESTER only Daughter

of the aforesaid of WILLIAM & ETHELREDA CHESTER The spelling ‘equaled’ is as found. th who died May the 12 1798 in the Tenth Year of her Age Had She lived to Maturity, there was every Reason to hope From the burial register: ____ Chester was buried on 11 Jan She would have Equaled her Mother in all her Virtues 1797.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Etherida Chester was buried on 17 May 1798. 17 William Addington SACRED (1728-1811) to the Memory of Sir WILLIAM ADDINGTON Knight who died April 7th 1811: Aged 83. Should any one ask more than the Name of Him who underneath here lies Let him await that Day ― that Day When all who’ve liv’d again must rise. From The Morning Chronicle of Tue 9 Apr 1811 p3: “On Sunday last, at his home in Green Park-place, Bath, aged 82, Sir William Addington, Knt. who for upwards of 28 years was a Magistrate of the Public Office, Bow-street, in which situation he evinced a spirit, fidelity, and zeal for the public good, highly honourable to his character. In the year 1795, at a Meeting in St. Pancras- fields, he was particularly active, and in the suppression of many riots (especially in those of the year 1780) no Magistrate ever stood more conspicuously distinguished. In the memorable affair of Hadfield, he acted with that penetration and firmness, unshaken by popular ferment, for which he was remarkable; and although his judgment at the time was questioned, and conduct severely commented upon, the correctness and integrity of both, were afterwards sanctioned, on the trial of that unfortunate man, by the Verdict of a Jury, under the able direction of Lord Kenyon: Sir William withdrew from his public situation, but the treatment he experienced in this affair, was a source of disquietude to him during his remaining days.”

An obituary in The Monthly Magazine Vol XXI Part 1 for1811 p497 has the same words as appear in the newapaper but also “In him were united the utmost generosity of disposition, and liberality of sentiment, with accomplishments particularly characteristic of the gentleman and scholar. His elaborate ‘Abridgment of the Penal Statutes,’ is a work, which, for utility, and remarkable perspicuity of arrangement, has been greatly admired.”

The 1780 riots referred to are usally known as the ‘Gordon Riots’. The reference to ‘Hadfield’ is to the trial of James

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Names Inscriptions Notes Hadield (1771/2-1841) who attempted to assassinate King George III in 1800 but was acquitted on the grounds of insanity.

From the burial register: Sir William Addington was buried on 13 Apr 1811. Buried in the church vault. 18 William Adams Larby IN MEMORY OF (1791-1855) MR WILLIAM ADAMS LARBY LATE OF THE SUGAR-LOAF TAVERN; GREAT ST HELEN’S BISHOPSGATE, LONDON WHO DIED JANY 3RD 1855, AGED 62. OF, AS “FOUNDER” AND “FIRST CHAIRMAN” OF THE “LICENSED VICTUALLERS’ ASYLUM, OLD KENT ROAD” A Memorial HAS BEEN RAISED, IN THE CHAPEL OF THAT INSTITUTION BY HIS FRIENDS AND FELLOW TRADESMEN, Baptised on 15 Apr 1792 at St Nicolas, Guildford: William Adams WHO KNEW HIS STERLING WORTH Larby, son of Ann Larby, illegitimate. This Tablet HAS BEEN ERECTED, IN THE PLACE OF HIS INTERMENT, Baptised on 13 Dec 1818 at St Luke’s, Finsbury: William Adams BY HIS SORROWING WIDOW. Larby, son of William Adams & Catharine Larby, of Windmill Street, father’s occupation: victualler. 

“HE BEING DEAD YET SPEAKETH.” On 29 Dec 1821 at St Botolph without Bishopsgate, London HEB. XI.4. William Adams Larby, widower, married Jane Williams, spinster.

Baptised on 14 Apr 1822 at St Luke’s, Finsbury: George Adams Larby, son of William Adams & Jane Larby, of Finsbury Place, father’s occupaton, victualler.

On 9 Mar 1826 at St Michael Bassishaw, London, William Adams Larby, widower, married Elizabeth Yates, spinster.

Baptised on 28 Feb 1830 at St Stephen Coleman, London: Frederick Adams Larby, son of William Adams & Elizabeth Larby, of White Rose Court, father’s occupation: wine merchant.

On 23 Dec 1831 at St Mary Abhurch, London, William Adams Larby, of St Stephen Coleman, widower, married Elizabeth Hale, widow.

From the London Poll Book of 1837: William Adams Larby, of White-rose court, Coleman street, loriner.

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The marriage of William Adams Larby to Elizabeth Cottle Davis was registered 1851/Q1 Islington and also 1851/Q1 Abingdon. The marriage licence stated William Adams Larby, of the parish of Holy Trinity, Islington married Elizabeth Cottle Davis, of St Mary’s Islington, widow.

On 15 Jan 1854 William Adams Larby, widower, of Fulham, Middx, son of Paul Larby, victualler, married Lucy Kilborn, spinster of West Hackney, daughter of Thomas Burrows Kilborn, farmer (registered 1854/Q1 Hackney).

The death of William Adams Larby was registered 1855/Q1 [City of] London. The Morning Advdertiser of Mon 22 Jan 1855 p3 has an account of the funeral sermon. This starts “Yesterday evening a funeral sermon in memory of the late Mr. W. A. Larby, one of the earliest and most energetic founders of the Licensed Victuallers’ Asylun, and its first Chairman, was preached by the Rev, W. G. Martin, M.A., Chaplain to the Asylum, in the chapel of that Institution, to a most numerous and sympathising congregation, many of them personal friends, and all sincere admirers of the decesaed gentleman to whose memory they desired to pay this tribute of respect.” Later “He first entered business as a Licensed Victualler in the year 1818, a the proprietor of a house on Wardour-street, Soho, but a year after he took the Crown and Anchor, Finsbury, where he remained until the year 1834. He next went to the Doctor Butler’s Head, Coleman-street, in which he continued until 1839. The house in which he next entered was the King’s Head, Holloway, which he left in 1844 for the Sugar Loaf, Great St. Helens, which house he held at the day of his death.” 19 Hilda Mary Hulseberg IN MEMORY OF (1873-1943) HILDA MARY HULSEBERG BELOVED WIFE OF Herbert Hulseberg LIEUT. COLONEL HULSEBERG, D.S.O. (1869-1948) DIED 9. NOV. 1943.

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Names Inscriptions Notes Baptised on 17 Feb 1873 at St Michael’s, Highgate, London: Hilda Mary Glass, daughter of Charles Faulkner & Fanny Glass, of The Grove, Highate, father’s occupation: Captain in the Royal Artillery.

The marriage of Herbert Hulseberg to Hilda Mary Glass was registered 1901/Q2 Croydon.

The death of Hilda M Hulseberg, aged 70, was registered 1943/Q4 Surrey NW.

The death of Herbert Hulseberg, aged 78, was registered 1948/Q1 Bath. 20 Abraham Holmes (1769- Sacred to the Memory of 1809) ABRAHAM HOLMES who died March 9th 1809 Jane Holmes (1805- Aged 39 Years 1809) Also of JANE HOLMES his Daughter who died March 21st 1809: Aged 3 Years

From the burial register: Abraham Homes was buried on 16 Mar 1809.

From the burial register: Jane Holmes was buried on 26 Mar 1809. 21 Jane Gay (-1610) DIE FERBRVARI 1610 IANE·GAY OF GVLES·HERE·LYES·VNDER·THIS· WHOM MANY LOVD·LIVING·WHOM·DEAD·MANY·MISE· GVDE WIFE·SHE WAS·OF RIGHT·HONEST·SKIL· WHOE·HERE·SHE·LYES·DEAD·HER·FAME·LIVETH IB STILL·

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Names Inscriptions Notes 22 Ann Norman (1787- Sacred to the Memory 1816) of ANN NORMAN Only Daughter of the late John Norman JOHN NORMAN Esqr Dry-salter of LONDON, who in the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life Through the All-sufficient merits of her Redeemer, Departed this Life December 1st 1816

Aged 29 Years. PROB 11/1212/262 Will of John Norman, Dry Salter of Lawrance Pountney Hill London, 29 Dec 1791.

From the burial register: Anne Norman, aged 29, of Clifton, Glos, was buried on 11 Dec 1816. 23 John Amor (1653-1739) Underneath lyeth ye body of JOHN AMOR John Lawrence (1713- who died Iune ye 13: 1739 1742) Aged 85 Years Also IOHN LAWRENCE nephew of ye said IOHN AMOR died October ye 21 1742 Aged 29 Years

The ‘the’ in the form of ‘ye’ has been carved with the ‘e’ above the ‘y’.

From the burial register: John Emer was buried on 15 Jun 1739. From the burial register: John Lawrence was buried on 25 Oct 1742 ‘in ye Church’.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 24 Elizabeth Lewis (1734- IN A VAULT IN THIS CHURCH 1790) ARE DEPOSITED YE REMAINS OF ELIZABETH LEWIS. Thomas Lewis (1736- WHO DIED DECEMBER 5TH 1790. AGED 56 YEARS. 1791) THOMAS LEWIS. WHO DIED SUDDENLY SEPTR 19TH 1791. Thomas Lewis (1772- AGED 55 YEARS. 1831) THOMAS LEWIS. SON OF YE ABOVE. WHO DIED DECEMBER 9TH 1831. AGED 59 YEARS. BETTY LEWIS HIS WIFE Betty Lewis (1765- WHO DIED DECEMBER 4TH 1839. AGED 71 YEARS. 1839) ALSO FIVE OF THEIR CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY Thomas Lewis (1799- CHARLOTTE, LOUISA, CHARLES, 1858) CHARLES, AND LAURA.

ALSO, THOMAS LEWIS, From the burial register: Thomas Lewis was buried on 23 Sep SON OF THE ABOVE 1791. WHO DIED NOVR 22ND 1858. AGED 59. From the burial registed: Thomas Lewis, aged 58, of Wells Road, was buried on 15 Dec 1831.

From the burial register: Betty Lewis, aged 74, of Wells Road, was buried on 11 Dec 1839. (The age of 71 on the memorial has been verified.)

Buried in a vault in the nave. 25 Henry Smith (1676- here lyes interr’d ye body 1719) of HENRY SMITH of the Parish of St Giles in the Fields Westminster who de parted this life Septemr 13 1719 Aged 43

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Names Inscriptions Notes From the burial register: Henry Smith was buried on 15 Sep 1719. Buried in a vault in the chancel.

(This memorial was originally in the church’s crypt but was moved when a window was installed in the south wall.) 26 John Benjamin Fenton JOHN BENJAMIN FENTON (1809-1816) eldest Son of John FENTON Esqre of Strabane, County of Tyrone, Ireland John Fenton died May 7th 1816 Aged 7 Years and 3 Months

Sweet Blossom Adieu.

From the burial register: John Benjamin Fenton was buried on 11 May 1816. 27 Mary Kelson (1760- Sacred to the Memory 1793) of MARY Wife of Charles Kelson of the City of Bath Esqr Charles Kelson who departed this life August 20th 1793. Aged 33 universally regretted Elizabeth Kelson (1782- by all who knew her 1805) Also to the Memory of ELIZABETH daughter of Charles & Mary Kelson who died June 3rd 1805. Aged 22 Years.

Buried in the ‘yard’ but no surviving stone.

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 22 Aug 1793 p3: “Yesterday died on Walcot Parade, after a long illness, Mrs. Kelson, wife of Mr. Kelson, brewer.” From the burial register: Mary Kelson was buried on 23 Aug 1793.

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No burial entry found for Elizabeth Kelson in 1805. 28 Edward George IN MEMORY OF Peacock (1837-1913) EDWARD GEORGE PEACOCK WHO DIED NOV. 24TH 1913 AGED 78 Sarah Anne Peacock ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE (1837-1926) SARAH ANNE WHO DIED JAN. 5TH 1926 AGED 88

See grave 262. 29 William Butler Peacock NEAR THIS SPOT (1807-1841) ARE DEPOSITED THE MORTAL REMAINS OF William Butler Peacock WILLIAM BUTLER PEACOCK (1832-1841) WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE 1841 AGED 33 YEARS Sarah Peacock (1803- ALSO 1876) WILLIAM BUTLER PEACOCK SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 23RD DAY OF JUNE 1841 AGED 9 YEARS THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW AS A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO EXPRESS INADEQUATELY HER LOVE FOR A KIND HUSBAND AND AN AFFECTIONATE PARENT.

ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANY 1ST 1876, AGED 72.

The last part of the inscription is on the black background.

In the 1841 census at 23 Claverton Street, Bath: William Peacock, aged 30, schoolmaster, born in Somerset, Sarah Peacock, aged 35, born in Somerset, Thomas Peacock, aged 10, born in Somerset, William Peacock, aged 8, born in Somerset, Jesse Peacock, aged 6, born in Somerset, Edward Peacock, aged 4, born in Somerset, James Peacock, aged 2, orn in Somerset, and Septimus Peacock, aged 8 months, born in Somerset.

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From the burial register: William Butler Peacock, aged 33, and William Peacock, aged 9, of Claverton Street, were buried on 29 Jun 1841.

From the burial register: Sarah Peacock, aged 71, of 19 Claverton Street, was buried on 10 Jan 1876. 30 Sarah Luders (1765- Left: 1806) Thou shalt shew me the path of Life; in thy presence Alexander Luders is the fullness of joy and at thy (1756-1819) right hand there is pleasure for evermore. xvith Psalm xiith verse

To the Memory of ALEXANDER LUDERS Esqr of this Parish, Barrister at Law, who died the 25th November 1819: Aged 63. Without the suffering usually attendant on human dissolution Yielding to exhausted Nature a life of Piety and Benificence

See A Forgotten Mansion: The Second Widcombe Poor House and Right: Home of the Luders Family by Alistair Durie in The Survey of Bath and District No. 24 Oct 2009 Thy will be done

To the Memory of SARAH the Wife of ALEXANDER LUDERS Esqr of this Parish Barrister at Law. who died on the 29th December 1806, Aged 41 after a long and painful illness, which she was enabled to sustain with fortitude, by the excellence of her temper and understanding, and by the high sense of religious duty which directed and animated her whole conduct

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Names Inscriptions Notes 31 William Tyte (1830- Sacred to the memory of 1925) WILLIAM TYTE a native of this Parish the History of which he wrote Born July 1st 1830. Died Dec. 30th 1925 aged 95 Goodness and Mercy have followed me all the days of my life

Buried in Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery (grave TF33). 32 George Edward Tate SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF (1818-1900) GEORGE EDWARD TATE, M.A. PREBENDARY OF WELLS, Ellen Georgiana Tate VICAR OF WIDCOMBE FROM 1856 TO 1873, (1811-1900) WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS AUGUST 10TH 1900, AGED 82 YEARS. “WE PREACH NOT OURSELVES, BUT CHRIST JESUS THE LORD”2 COR.IV.5 “HE BEING DEAD, YET SPEAKETH” HEB.XI.4

ALSO OF HIS WIDOW ELLEN GEORGIANA TATE SECOND DAUGHTER OF SIR LOVE JONES PARRY, OF MADRYN CASTLE, CARNARVONSHIRE. See grave 135. BORN FEBRUARY 4TH 1811, DIED DECEMBER 7TH 1901.

“CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL” 33 Charles St Leger IN EVERY LOVING MEMORY OF Langford (1846-1932) CHARLES ST LEGER LANGFORD, R.N. RTD BELOVED HUSBAND OF Mary Gertrude St Leger AGNES ELIZABETH ST LEGER LANGFORD Langford (-1913) DIED AT WIDCOMBE LODGE, BATH APRIL 20TH 1932. SIXTEEN YEARS CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS CHURCH.

See grave 125.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 34 Ellen Elizabeth Parry TO THE CHERISHED MEMORY OF Clapham (1787-1869) ELLEN ELIZABETH PARRY CLAPHAM WIDOW OF Thomas Parry Jones MAJOR GENERAL CLAPHAM Parry (1762-1835) AND 2ND DAUGHTER OF THOMAS PARRY JONES PARRY, ESQ OF MADRYN, CARNARVONSHIRE OF LLWYN ONN, DENBIGHSHIRE. DIED AT WIDCOMBE HOUSE ON THE 1ST APRIL 1869, IN HER 82ND YEAR. Buried with her husband in Bath Abbey Cemetery (Section 1 Row “THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST F Plot 2). There are other members of this family buried in Bath CLEANSETH US FROM ALL SIN!” Abbey Cemetery (Section 1 Row E Plot 4). ―•― 1.JOHN,1.7 35 William Clapham (1781- IN MEMORY OF 1851) MAJOR GENL WILLIAM CLAPHAM, H.E.I.C.S. COLL OF THE 49TH REGT N.I. MADRAS PRESIDENCY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AT HIS RESIDENCE WIDCOMBE HOUSE.29TH AUGUST 1851, AGED 70: LEAVING A WIDOW TO DEPLORE HIS LOSS HE WAS BELOVED AND RESPECTED AS A SINCERE FRIEND, AND BRAVE OFFICER DURING A LONG PERIOD OF SERVICE IN INDIA

“O LORD GOD, THOU STRENGTH OF MY HEALTH THOU HAST COVERED MY HEAD IN THE DAY OF BATTLE. PSALM CXL.VER:7

HIS REMAINS ARE INTERRED IN THE ABBEY CEMETERY 36 Alice Wilks (1752-1816) IN A VAULT NEAR THIS SPOT LIE THE Catherine Wilks (1762- REMAINS OF 1835) MRS ALICE WILKS, WIFE OF John Wilks (1754-1838) MAJOR JOHN WILKS OF THE ROYAL ARTLLERY WHO DIED THE 19TH JULY 1816 ALSO THE REMAINS OF RS M CATHERINE WILKS WHO DIED THE 13TH NOVEMBER 1835, Mason’s mark: T. KING FT BATH

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Names Inscriptions Notes AGED 73 YEARS. ALSO THE REMAINS OF THE ABOVE NAMED From the burial register: Alice Wilks, aged 64, of Entry Hill, was MAJOR JOHN WILKS, buried on 25 Jul 1816. WHO DIED THE 10TH OCTOBER 1838, AGED 84 YEARS. From The Bath Chronicle of 26 Nov 1835 p2: “Nov. 13, at Entry Hill, in the house of her brother, Major John Wilks, Mrs. Catharine Wilks, aged 72, mother of Mrs. George Lane, Monmouth street.” From the burial register: Catherine Wilks, aged 73, of Entry Hill, was buried on 1 Dec 1835.

From the burial register: John Wilks, aged 84, of Entry Hill, was buried on 20 Oct 1838. PROB 11/1903/25 Will of John Wilks, Major Royal Artillery of Lyncombe and Widcombe , Somerset, date 13 Nov 1838. 37 Emma Julia Newcombe IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF (1884-1948) EMMA JULIA NEWCOMBE DIED 4TH NOVEMBER 1948. ERECTED BY FRIENDS AND CHILDREN OF THIS PARISH.

The birth of Emma Julia Newcombe was registered 1884/Q1 Swansea.

In the 1911 census at 2 Sunnybank, Lyncombe Vale, Bath: John Newcombe, aged 55, gardener, born at Sidmouth (Devon), wife Emma, aged 57, married 29 years 5 children of which 4 then living, born at Shelsley (Worcs), and daughter Emma J, aged 27, unmarried, pupil teacher, bon at Swansea (Glam).

Emma Julia Newcombe, aged 64, of 2 Sunnybank, Lyncombe Vale, Bath, spinster, died on 4 Nov 1948 at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich (registered 1948/Q4 Norwich). Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 4ED30).

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Names Inscriptions Notes 38 George Strachey Clive IN LOVING MEMORY OF Justice (1847-1882) GEORGE STRACHEY CLIVE JUSTICE CAPTAIN 78TH HIGHLANDERS William Napier Justice WHO DIED (1858-1880) IN THE RED SEA, 30TH DECEMBER 1882. FROM ILLNESS CONTRACTED IN THE EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN OF 1882 AGED 35 YEARS ― ALSO OF HIS NEPHEW WILLIAM NAPIER JUSTICE LIEUTENANT 30TH BOMBAY N.I. KILLED IN ACTION AT MAIWAND 27TH JULY 1880. AGED 22 YEARS.

In the 1861 census at a chool at Hatton Hill, Windlesham (Surrey): George S C Justice, aged 13, born at Moulmain, E Indies.

In the 1871 census at Ashmead Lodge, Leckhampton (Glos): Isabella Justice, aged 36, married, born at Singapore?, children: William Napier, aged 13, born at Singapore?, Lucy Caroline, aged 9, born at Chirulda, E Indies, and Lella Mabel, aged 5, born at Jatisuah, E Indies, a grand-mither, a mother-in-law, and two servants.

The Egyptian Campaign of 1882 was an intervention by the British to suppress a revolt by Colonel Orabi against the Khedive.

The battle of Maiwand occurred on 27 Jul 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The British and Indian force was routed and had to retreat. Of the almost 2,500 troops, 21 officers and 948 men were killed and 169 men wounded.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 39 Samuel Hartley (1739- SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF 1816) SAMUEL HARTLEY ESQRE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 12 DECEMBER 1816. AGED 77 YEARS.

From the burial register: Samuel Hartley Esq, aged 77, of Widcombe Crescent, was buried on 20 Dec 1816. PROB 11/1588/91 Will of Samuel Hartley, Merchant of Lyncombe & Widcombe, Somerset, date 8 Jan 1817.

There is a ledger stone covering the vault. 40 Joseph Allingham Jones SACRED (1782-1838) TO THE MEMORY OF JOSEPH ALLINGHAM JONES. Annabella Jones (1790- LATE CAPTAIN OF THE 39TH REGIMENT. 1837) WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 1ST DAY OF JANUARY 1838. AGED 55 YEARS. ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF ANNABELLA HIS WIFE. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH 1837. AGED 46 YEARS

From the burial register: Annabella Jones, aged 46, of New King Street, Bath, was buried on 11 Mar 1837.

From the burial register: Joseph Allingham Jones, aged 55, of New King St, Bath, was buried on 8 Jan 1838.

Possibly buried in the church vault.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 41 Martha Smith (1686- In ye Vault beneath 1716) Lies the body of MARTHA Wife of MILO SMITH Richard Jefferis and Daughter of RICHARD JEFFERIS, late of Publoe in Ann Smith (1713-1714) this County Gent. who died 23d of Sept: 1716: Aged 30. Milo Smith (1682-1735) Also ANN their Daughter Mary Smith (1717-1745) who died Nov: 1714. Aged one year Richard Smith (1715- Also Under this Monument Lies 1746) Enterrd the Body of MILO SMITH, Late alderman and Once Mayer of the City of An early monument with some curiousities in spelling such as Bath, who died the 18th day of ‘mayer’ instead of ‘mayor’ and the use of ‘Ian’ instead of ‘Jan’ October 1735 Aged 53 imitating a Latin form.

Also Mary and Richard their From the burial register: Mr Milo Smith was buried on 19 Oct Children she died Ian:12 1745 1735. Aged 28 years he died March 11th 1746 Aged 30 Years From the burial register: Mary Smith was buried on 14 Jan 1744/5.

From the burial register: Richard Smith was buried on 16 Mar 1745/6.

Buried in the chancel. 42 Anne Parker (1685- In Memory of 1745) ANNE PARKER who died 24th Novr 1745 Aged 60 HENRY PARKER JUNR who died 8th Sepr 1749 Aged 39 Henry Parker (1710- DOROTHY PARKER who died 19th Apr. 1751 Aged 91 1749) HENRY PARKER died 8th June 1759 Aged 77 ELIZTH PARKER died 14th Apr. 1762 Aged 73 Dorothy Parker (1660- EDWD PARKER died 30th Novr 1785 Aged 76 1751) LYDIA HOWSE (Sister of the above Edwd Parker) Died 11th October 1800 Aged 88. Henry Parker (1682- 1759) From the burial register: Mrs Anne Parker was buried on 27 Nov 1745.

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Names Inscriptions Notes Elizabeth Parker (1709- 1785) From the burial register: Henry Parker was buried in Sep 1749.

Lydia Howse (1712- From the burial register: Henry Parker was buried on 13 Jun 1800) 1759.

From the burial registed: Elizabeth Parker was buried on 18 Apr 1762.

From the burial register: Edward Parker was buried on 8 Dec 1785.

From the burial register: Lydia Howse was buried on 18 Oct 1800.

Vault in the church. 43 William Justice (1799- THIS TABLET 1868) IS ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF LIEUT-GENERAL WILLIAM JUSTICE Robert Justice (1795- OF THE MADRAS ARMY 1867) BY HIS BEREAVED WIDOW, CHILDREN, AND SISTERS HE DIED AT BATH 27TH OCTOBER 1868; Elizabeth Sophia AGED 69 YEARS Justice (1813-1896) ―•― ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF HIS BROTHER ROBERT JUSTICE, ESQ: COMMANDER, R.N. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE, 20TH OCTR 1867; AGED 72 YEARS ―•― ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH SOPHIA JUSTICE From The Dublin Evening Mail of Mon 28 Oct 1867 p3: WIDOW OF “Commander Robert Justice, R.N. on the 20th instant, at LIEUT-GENERAL WILLIAM JUSTICE Queen’s-square, Bath. This officer entered the Royal Naval BORN 1ST MAY 1813, DIED 15TH JANY 1896 College Aug 8, 1808, and embarked Aug 9, 1811, as Midshipman ―•― on board the Elephant, 74. After serving for two years and four months in that ship, on the North Sea and Baltic stations, he successively joined the President and Meander, frigates, and served off the coast of Ireland and Portugal and in the East Indies, until Jan, 1816. Having passed his examination in the previous Oct, he was shortly afterwards appointed Mate of the Minden, 74, in which ship, subsequently to the battle of Algiers,

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Names Inscriptions Notes he proceeded to India, where he officiated as signal officer to Sir Richard King until May, 1820. He then returned to England with a broken constitution, as Acting Lieutenant in the Seringapatam, 46, and, on his arrival home in the following Oct, found that for his conduct at Algiers he had been promoted, four years previously, to the rank of Lieutenant, although his commission, bearing the date Sept 16, 1816, had not, in consequence of some mistake, been forwarded to him. His Commander’s commission is dated July 1, 1864.”

From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 29 Oct 1868 p5: “Oct. 27, at 19, Queen-square, Bath, Lieut.-General William Justice, aged 69.”

Elizabeth Sophia Justice died at Tamworth House, Clarence Parader, Southsea (Hants) and was buried on 18 Jan 1896..

See grave 132. 44 John Cumberland AS A TOKEN OF AFFECTION Hughes (1768-1833) THIS TABLET IS ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN CUMBERLAND HUGHES, ESQRE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AT WIDCOMBE ON THE FIFTH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1833, IN THE 64TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.

Cumbria Record Office: Marriage settlement DSTAN/2/26 13 May 1805 Upon the marriage of John Cumberland Hughes of Bath, Somerset, esquire, and Elizabeth, daughter of G E Stanley, Ponsonby Hall.

PROB 11/1817/249 Will of John Cumberland Hughes of Widcombe Terrace near Bath , Somerset, 13 Jun 1833.

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Names Inscriptions Notes From The London Gazette of Tue 22 Apr 1862 (Issue 22619) p2101: “Whitehall, April 19, 1862. The Queen has been pleased to grant unto George Cumberland Hughes, of Rydall Hall, in the county of Westmorland, Esquire, a Major General in Her Majesty’s Indian Army, eldest son of John Cumberland Hughes, late of Widcombe Terrace, in the city of Bath, in the county of Somerset, Esquire, by Elizabeth, his Wife, daughter of George Edward Stanley, of Ponsonby Hall, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, by Dorothy, his Wife, daughter of Sir William Fleming, of Rydall Hall, aforesaid, Baronet, all deceased, Her Royal Licence and Authority, that he may, in compliance with a direction contained in the last Will and Testament of Dame Anne Frederica Elizabeth le Fleming, of Rydall Hall, aforesaid, Widow, deceased, henceforth take and use the surname of “ le Fleming,” in addition to and after that of Hughes, and bear the arms of “ le Fleming” quarterly, in the first quarter, with those of Hughes, ...”

Rydal Hall, formerly owned by the Le Fleming family, is now owned by the Diocese of Carlisle. 45 Charlotte Alicia Taylor SACRED (1763-1826) TO THEMEMORY OF CHARLOTTE ALICIA TAYLOR John Taylor (ONLY DAUGHTER OF THE REVD JOHN TAYLOR William Joshua Wendy AND SISTER OF W.J.W. TAYLOR,) Taylor (1767-1816) WHO DIED SINCERELY REGRETTED ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL 1826, Charles Allingham AGED 63. Jones (1822-1826) ALSO TO THE REMEMBRANCE OF CHARLES ALLINGHAM JONES WHO DIED ON THE 28TH DAY OF APRIL 1826, IN THE 4TH YEAR OF HIS AGE From the burial register: Charlotte Alicia Taylor, aged 62, of New King Street, Walcot, was buried on 5 May 1826.

From the burial register: Charles Allingham Jones, aged 3, of New King Street, Walcot, was buried on 5 May 1826.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 46 Charles William IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF Wootton (1875-1937) CHARLES WILLIAM WOOTTON VICAR OF THIS PARISH NOVEMBER 1934 TO MARCH 1937. ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW

The birth of Charles William Wootton was registered 1875/Q2 Bedminster. In the 1891 census at Aston (Warks): Charles W Wotton, aged 15, boarder, apprentice Holford Gattling Gun works, born at Yatton (Som).

Rev Charles William Wooton died aged 61 on 13 Mar 1937 at the Vicarage, Widcombe.

From The Bath Weekly Chronicle and Herald of Sat 20 Mar 1937 p20: “The Rev. Charles William Wootton, Widcombe’s popular and esteemed vicar, and at one time curate at Walcot, died on Saturday evening following an attack of influenza. Regret at Mr. Wootton’s death will be widespread in all spheres wherein Mr. Wootton’s duties brought him, including the Widcombe ex-Service men, of whose committee he was chairman. In November, 1934, the Archdeacon of Bath (the Ven. S. A. Boyd), inducted Mr. Wootton to the living of Widcombe, where he came from Croscombe, near Wells. Widcombe’s new vicar did not start his career with a theological training, but was first an engineer. Later he tea-planted in India, and, after a theological course at the C.M.S. College in Islington, was ordained and returned to India for the C.M.S. from 1903-1915. From 1917-17 he was Chaplain to the Forces, mostly in France; from 1917-18 curate- in-charge of St. Thomas, Wells; 1918-20 vicar of Otterford, near Chard; 1920-24 chaplain in Trivandrum, Travancore, S. India; 1925-28 vicar Great Ness, Shropshire; 1928-30 incumbent of the

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Names Inscriptions Notes Old Church, Calcutta; 1930-31, six months curate of Walcot. From 1931 until November, 1934, when he came to Widcombe, Mr. Wotton was rector of Croscombe. ... Widcombe’s last trbute to its Vicar was an impressive one at the funeral at St. Matthew’s Church on Thursday morning. ...” 47 John Taylor Sacred to the Memory of Elizabeth Taylor (1767- the Revd JOHN TAYLOR 1809) formerly Rector of this and the united Parishes of Bath William Joshua Wendy Also to the Memory of Taylor (1767-1816) ELIZABETH TAYLOR Wife of W.J.W. TAYLOR Annabella Edwards (only surviving Son of the above John Taylor.) (1740-1821) She departed this Life the 25th of April 1809. Aged 41 Years. Thomas Edwards Likewise to the Memory of WILLIAM JOSHUA WENDY TAYLOR who died the 8th of Jany 1816 Aged 49 Years From the burial register: Mrs Elizabeth Taylor buried on 2 May Lastly to the Memory of 1809. ANNABELLA, Relict of Thomas Edwards, From the burial register: William Joshua Wendy Taylor Esq, aged formerly of Pony-pool Monmouthshire; 39, of New King St, was buried on 15 Jan 1816. (and Mother of the above Elizth Taylor,) who departed this Life From the burial register: Annabella Edwards, aged 81, of New the 12th of June, 1821. King Street, was buried on 19 Jun 1821. Aged 81 Years. Buried in a vault in the church.

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Names Inscriptions Notes 48 Anna Bennet (1705- ANNA BENNET 1730) Uxor PHILIPPI BENNET Armigeri Philip Bennet Obiit Aprilis 11: 1730 Ætatis 24 Thomas Estcourt Suror Fuit THOMÆ ESTCOURT Armigeri In Comitattu Glocestiaæ

49 George Hayward IN MEMORY OF Tugwell (1767-1839) GEORGE HAYWARD TUGWELL, ESQRE OF CROWE HALL, IN THIS PARISH, Sarah Tugwell (1777- WHO DIED SINCERELY REGRETTED , 14TH JANUARY 1839, 1853) AGED 71 YEARS

George Clutterbuck AND OF Tugwell (1799-1868) SARAH, HIS WIFE, WHO DIED THE 31ST OF MAY 1853: Henry William Tugwell AGED 76 YEARS. (1834-1919) GEORGE CLUTTERBUCK TUGWELL, OF CROWE HALL, Geraldene Roberta SON OF GEORGE HAYWARD TUGWELL AND OF SARAH HIS WIFE Tugwell (1873-1921) BORN 18TH OCTOBER 1799, DIED 13TH MARCH 1868. IN EVER LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF HENRY WILLIAM TUGWELL OF CROWE HALL, BATH WHO PASSED FROM DEATH INTO LIFE 5TH FEBRUARY 1919, AGED 84. ALSO OF GERALDENE ROBERTA, See documentation of Claverton churchyard. WIFE OF HENRY WILLIAM TUGWELL.

WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 27TH JANUARY 1921.

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Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Henry W Tugwell, aged 84, was registered 1919/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1919: TUGWELL Henry William of Crowe Hall Bath gentleman died 5 February 1919 Probate Bristol 28 April to Geraldine Roberta Tugwell widow and George Samuel Brown bank manager. Effects £33618 5s. 11d.

The death of Geraldine R Tugwell, aged 47, was registered 1921/Q1 Christchurch. From the National Probate Calendar 1921: TUGWELL Geraldine Roberta of Stagsden West Cliff-road Bournemouth widow died 27 January 1921 Probate London 12 March to Kenneth Macdoald esquire and Mary Geraldine Tugwell spinster. Effects £13930 12s. 7d.

Buried in the family vault in the chancel of Bradford parish church. 50 Susan Westlick (1843- TO THE GLORY OF GOD 1895) AND IN MEMORY OF SUSAN WESTLICK DIED 1ST MAY 1895. “FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH.”

Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 4EC7). 51 Richard Roger Western To the Glory of God (1815-1885) and to the dear memory of Richard Roger Western Captain R.N. Jessie Beatrice Western and of Jessie his wife. (1825-1901) This Choir Vestry was given by their children Sept 1908

Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 3C3).

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Ledger Stones Names Inscriptions Notes L1 Rhoda Astley (1725- Beneath this Stone 1757) are interred the Remains of RHODA ASTLEY and her two Infants Editha Rhoda Astley (- which were here deposited 1757) October 21:1757

Edward Astley (-1757)

See also the wall memorial 13 in the church. This vault marker has been moved as the vault is under the pews on the south side of the baptistry arch within the nave. L2 Ann Edwards (-1790) [In] Memory of ANN EDWARDS who died 20 November 1790 Aged _6 Years Also In Memory of ...... her Husband who died .. March 1798 Aged .. Years Farewell ye .....ld ...... r enough of thee And now I care not [what] thou say’st of me: Thy smiles I count not nor thine anger fear; Er[as]’d from all, my Head he’s quiet here What faults you hear of me pray mind to Shu__ And look at home enough their’s to be duties

From the burial register: Ann Edwards was buried on 23 Nov 1790. L3 Charles Lewis (1764- Underneath 1798) are deposited the Remains of CHARLES LEWIS Ann Lewis (1769-1794) who departed this life From the burial register: Martha Lewis, a child, was buried on November 12 1798 18 Feb 1793. See grave 55. Martha Ann Lewis () Aged 34 Years. Also ANN his Wife From the burial register: Ann Lewis was buried on 13 Feb 1794. Martha Lewis () died January 26th 1794 See grave 55. Aged 25 Years

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Names Inscriptions Notes Ann Lewis (1793-1794) Also MARTHA ANN From the burial register Ann Lewis, a child, was buried on 23 Daughter of the above Apr 1794. (The month does not accord with the inscription.) Elizabeth Margerum CHARLES & ANN LEWIS (1791-1841) From the burial register: Charles Lewis was buried on 16 Nov 1798. Robert Margerum MARTHA died February …. (1787-1849) Aged 6 Months From The Bath Chronicle of 8 Jul 1841 p3: “July 4, at Cottage- ANN died March 1794 crescent, after a long and severe illness, borne with the Aged 4 Months greatest Christian fortitude, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Also ELIZABETH Wife of Robert Margerum, Esq., deeply regretted by all who knew her.” ROBERT MORGERUM Esq The death of Elizabeth Margerum, aged 50, was registered and Daughter of the above 1841/Q3 Bath. CHARLES & ANN LEWIS who died July 4th 1841. From The London Gazette of 3 Aug 1847 (Issue 20761) p 2865: Aged 50 Years. “WHEREAS a Petition of Robert Hoskins Margerum, at present, and for six months and upwards last past, residing on Combe Down, in the parish of Monckton Combe, there carrying on the business of a Licenced Brewer and Beer Retailer, for five months and upwards during the same period trading in the name of Hannah Dayer, previously and for eighteen months residing in Furnished Lodgings at the same place, out of business, previously and for seven years and upwards residing at Cottage- crescent, in the parish of Lyncombe and Widcombe, in the borough of Bath, and during five years of the lastmentioned period being Clerk of the Bath Race Course, all in the county of Somerset, an insolvent debtor, having been filed in the Bristol District Court of Bankruptcy, and the interim order for protection from process having been given to the said Robert Hoskins Margerum, under the provisions of the Statutes in that case made and provided, the said Robert Hoskins Margerum is hereby required to appear in Court before Richard Stevenson, Esq. the Commissioner acting in the matter of the said Petition, on the 12th day of August instant, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon precisely, at the Bristol District Court of Bankruptcy, at Bristol, for his first examination, touching his debts, estate, and effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provision of the said Statutes; and the choice of the creditors’ assignees is to take place at the time so appointed. All persons indebted to the said Robert Hoskins Magerum, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to Mr. Alfred

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Names Inscriptions Notes John Acraman, No, 19, Saint Angustine’s-place, Bristol, the Official Assignee, nominated in that behalf by the Commissioner acting in the matter of the said Petition.”

The Bath Chronicle of Thu 14 oct 1847 p4 reported on the case of Mills vs Margerum

The death of Robert Hawkins Margerum, aged 62, was registered 1849/Q4 Bath. L4 Elizabeth Lewis (-1790) Beneath this Stone are deposited the Mortal Remains Thomas Lewis (1736- of ELIZABETH LEWIS 1791) who died December __ 1790 Aged 36 Years Thomas Lewis (1772- THOMAS LEWIS 1831) ...... Septr 19th Aged 55 Years THOMAS LEWIS, his Son died December 9th 1831 Aged 59 Years . . . . Y LEWIS his Wife who died December __ 183_ Aged 51 Years Also of their Children who died in their Infancy CHARLOTTE LOUISA [JA]MES, CHARLES & LAURA

From the burial register: Thomas Lewis was buried on 23 Sep 1791.

From the burial register: Thomas Lewis, aged 59, of Wells Road, was buried on 15 Dec 1831. From the Bath Chronicle of 15 Dec 1831 p3: “Dec. 9, at his residence in the Wells road, after a long and severe illness, Mr. Thomas Lewis, aged 59.”

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Names Inscriptions Notes L5 Samuel Harley (1739- 1816) SAMUEL HARLEY ESQR Obiit Dec. 12. A.D. 1816 Ætat 77.

Small stone, the top part obscured by a pew. Sacred to the Memory of ROBT _OY____S Esqr who died Janury 5th __90 __ _6 Years

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Notes E TO·THE·MEMORY·OF·MATILDA·TATE BORN·MAY·14·1820 DIED·JULY·25·1885 JANE·TATE·BORN·JUNE 17·1824· DIED DECR·10·1859 DAUGHTERS·OF·DANIEL·&·JANET·MAUDE·OF·MIDDLEWOOD·HALL THE·RIGHTEOUS·SHALL·BE·IN·EVERLASTING·REMEMBRANCE

N1 Below left section in a Gothic script with some letters in red:

To the Glory of GOD And in memory of EDWARD TOTTENHAM, B.D. Prebendary of Wells. And sometime Minister of Laura Chapel, in the City of Bath. Died June 7th 1855. Aged 43.

For information on Edward Tottenham, see the documentation of Bath Abbey Cemetery.

Below right section in a Gothic script with some letters in red:

To the Glory of GOD And in memory of FRANCIS HEDGER, ob: July: 19, 1833; & Sarah, his Wife, ob Nov: 4, 1843. and of seven of their Children,

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Notes FRANCIS, JAMES ALLPORT, MATILDA MARIA, JOHN ELLIS, ELIZABETH, SARAH, FRANCES BRAND

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 25 Jul 1833 p3: July 19, at Lyncombe, Francis Hedger, esq; in his 53d year.

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 9 Nov 1843 p3: Nov. 4, at 5, Sydney place, in the 59th year of her age, Sarah, relict of the late Francis Hedger, Esq. N2 Below left section: To the Glory of God and to the memory of Robert Cruttwell Esq. of this City, died Augst 2nd 1858 aged 48

Below right section: To the Glory of God and to the memory of George Augustus Cruttwell died Novr 13th 1860, aged 13.

Robert Crutwell (1800-1848), of Macaulay Buildings, Widcombe, was buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 4.B.47, MI). George Augustus Eversley Cruttwell (1847-1960) who died at Gosport, Hant, was also buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 4.B.37, MI).

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Notes N3 To the memory of Henry Pickering who died December 28th 1820

From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 4 Jan 1821 p3: On 30th ult. died at Lyncombe, near this city, in the 65th year of his age, Henry Pickering, esq; of Thelwall, in the county of Chester.

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Notes S1 The set of glass panels on the southern side of the chancel have dedications to Lydia Davis and various members of the Howorth family, all relatives of Major Charles Edward Davis, the City Surveyor of Works, who was responsible in 1861 for cleared away the galleries and re-opening the blocked east window.

One of the windows has, at the tops, two monograms ‘CED’ for Major Davis.

The four windows have the following inscriptions:·

IN•MEMORY•OF•M•HOWORTH•K•C•M•P DIED•MAY•11•1783•AGED•36•YEARS

IN•MEMORY•OF•H•HOWORTH•CAPTN•IN•6TH•BENGAL LIGHT•CAVALRY•DIED•APRIL•11TH•1817•AGED•36•YEARS

IN•MEMORY•OF•H•HOWORTH•CAPTN•IN•H•H•N•S•AND•ALSO

39TH•B•N•I•DIED•JUNE•10•1849•AGED•36•YEARS

IN•MEMORY•OF•LYDIA•DAVIS DIED•JUNE•25•1857•88•YEARS

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Notes S2 Below left section:

In Memory of JOSEPH BRACE, ESQ: Born Nov 17th 1776: Died Jan 26th 1858

Below right section:

In Memory of Georgina Frances, wife of W. H. Brace esq bn Jan 10th 1832 dd Nov 17th 1858

Georgina Frances Brace, née Turner, aged 26, of Gay St, wife of William H Brace, surgeon, was buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 1.C.12, MI). Joseph Brace, of Widcombe House, was buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (grave 1.C.13, MI).

S3 Brass plate below the window in a gothic script:

Elisabeth, wife of Thomas Pickering Clarke died Febry 18th 1853 In memory of a Mother’s constant love and bright example.

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Notes W

Thomas Pickering Clarke Esq, Commander R.N. Died Jany 11. 1862. Aged 74 Years This window is erected by his children in memory of a loving father

See grave 259.

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Index

Adams Jacob Henry (1797-1859), 261 Beulah Daphne May (1922-2002), 140 Charles (1926-1945), 245 Rhoda (1725-1757), 261, 285 Roy Harold (1920-1994), 140 Addington Atherley Baxter William (1728-1811), 263 Arthur Pelham (1822-1847), 109 Sarah (1789-1849), 98 Aldridge Atkinson Beard Fanny (1764-1847), 65 Benjamin (1754-1827), 96 Elizabeth (1794-1838), 33 Richard (1762-1841), 65 Benjamin (1793-1827), 96 Giles (1754-1808), 33 Alexander Benjamin Ansty Bluett (1824-1828), 96 Giles (1783-1852), 33 Norah Kathleen Kate (1927-2000), 155 Elizabeth (1763-1810), 96 Rachel (1754-1819), 33 Allen Axford Beatt Arthur James Malcolm (1922-1945), 245 Edith Winifred Daisy (1887-1971), 133 Laetitia (1745-1821), 188 D, 245 Baggs Thomas (1754-1839), 188 Alsop Harold Frank (1892-1917), 230 Bengough Helen Mary (1949-2005), 139 Bailey George Alfred (1836-1839), 119 Michael Keir (1942-1995), 139 Mary Veronica (1917-1993), 138 Henry (1795-1848-), 119 Amor Robert Edward Kinston (1920-2015), 138 Louisa (1795-1871-), 119 John (1653-1739), 267 Baines Bennet Amos Elizabeth Mararet (1925-2003), 131 Anna (1705-1730), 283 William (1763-1828), 210 Ball Maria (1712-1739), 256 Anderson Charles Joseph (1877-1915), 230 Philip, 256, 283 Elizabeth Frances Maria (1828-1899), 20 Francis William (1893-1916), 230 Philip (1735-1774), 100 Archer Barnes Bertram William (-1779), 69 Charles William Henry (1895-1918), 230 Grace (1781-1837), 196 Armes Barrett Betts Jack Clement (1916-1963), 122 Sheila Mary (1912-2008), 146 Sarah (1767-1815), 169 Armstrong Bartlett Billett Isabella Helen (1817-1842), 181 Ann (1732-1811), 217 Herbert Charles (1897-1916), 230 Arnold Charles (-1802), 60 Bishop Richard (1783-1815), 78 Henry (-1811), 60 Benjamin, 88 Ashman James Fisher (1790-1813), 60 Sophia, 88 Arthur Charles (1921-1940), 245 Sarah (1773-1831), 217 Susanna (1820-1838), 88 Edward James (-1917), 230 Thomas (1740-1792), 217 Bladwell Astley Thomas Paviour (1759-1828), 217 Stanley Frederick (1900-1918), 231 Editha Rhoda (-1757), 261, 285 Bassett Bleamire Edward (1729-1802), 261 Francis Tilney (1827-1892), 47 Richard (1772-1815), 164 Edward (-1757), 261, 285 Lucy Madeline (1864-1866), 47 William (-1803), 164 Hester (1798-1858), 261 Maria (1831-1906), 47 Blundell Jacob Henry (1756-1817), 261 Bates Francis Horniblow (1799-1865), 63 297

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Quintilia (1814-1905), 63 Anne (1820-1840), 79 Marion (1939-2013), 147 Sophia Agnes (1842-1844), 63 Frances (1808-1827), 79 Winifred Grace (1910-1992), 138 Bond James (1780-1837), 79 Carroll Elizabeth (1745-1812), 12 Sarah (1777-1810), 79 Daniel (1748-1820), 32 Booth Brook Cartland Peter Vaughan (1957-1994), 141 Peter Duncan (1924-2014), 148 Mary Ann (1792-1857), 39 Bosanquet Brooke William (1795-1843), 39 Ellen Edith (1845-1859), 220 Anna Maria (1773-1843), 258 Castle Samuel Richard (1800-1882), 220 E, 232 Francis (1800-1842), 13 Boulton Robert (1727-), 258 Mary Ann (1772-1842), 13 Herbert Sidney (1897-1918), 231 Ruth Casson (1741-1829), 258 Charlton Bourne Thomas (1761-1835), 257, 258 Frederick George Oliver (1895-1918), 232 Donald George (1925-2013), 143 Brooks Chatterton Mary Rosalie (1925-2016), 143 Ann (-1755), 70 Caroline Elizabeth (1799-1805), 46 Boyce Florrie (1919-2006), 97 John Dover (1799-1800), 46 William Percy (1887-1917), 231 Joseph (-1760), 70 Richard Aston (1774-1805), 46, 262 Boyles Matthew (-1764), 70 Chester Dulcie Ida (1923-1988), 129 Brown Ethelreda (1760-1797), 262 Reginald James (1928-1981), 131 Ann (1786-1824), 25 Ethelreda (1789-1798), 262 Braby Jane (1795-1846), 196 William, 262 Jule Anne (1935-1987), 136 John (1791-1836), 196 Chivers Michael Roland (1936-1987), 136 John Robert (1805-1863), 18 Joseph Shore (1889-1919), 232 Brace W W, 232 Clapham Georgina (1832-1858), 295 Browne Ellen Elizabeth (1787-1869), 273 Joseph (1776-1858), 295 Henry R, 25 William (1781-1851), 273 W H, 295 Buck Clark Bradford Ernest Edward (1894-1917), 232 Emma (1826-1888), 179 Sarah (1788-1819), 28 Bull Richard Bailey (1821-1888), 179 Sarah Susannah (1819), 28 Frederick Herbert (1885-1916), 232 William Henry (1924-1943), 245 Sidney (1889-1916), 232 Bullock Clarke Breakwell Mary (1745-1804), 67 Ann (1749-1824), 42 Raymond (1923-1945), 245 Burgess Elizabeth (1796-1853), 105, 295 Brewer Leslie Charles (1919-1945), 245 Joseph (1743-1821), 42 Ann, 222 Bush Joseph (1784-1812), 42 John, 222 Anne (-1711), 52 Thomas Pickering (1787-1862), 105, 296 John (1780-1789), 222 Henry (-1704), 52 Clemens Bright Thomas (1664-1743), 52 Frederick William Theodor (1889-1916), 232 Anne (1795-1842), 105 Butt Cleverley Henrietta (1755-1842), 105 Alfred Henry (1898-1917), 232 Frederick Thomas (1907-1940), 245 Bristow Campbell Cogan Harry (1899-1918), 232 Arthur Melton (1918-1991), 137 Joanna Maria (1733-1810), 66 James Douglas (1890-1914), 232 Cantlow Thomas (1736-1818), 66 Bromley John (-1499), 254 Cogswell Anne (1787-1855), 79 Carey Mary (1792-1851), 184

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Cole Christopher Quinton (1899-1918), 232 Sarah Ann (1836), 172 Emelia Caroline (1787-1867), 51 Cowan Day Collett Samuel Brice (1815-1883), 51 Sarah (1757-1827), 184 Frank Henry (1906-1982), 130 Susan Maria (1824-1900), 51 William (1758-1805), 184 Isabel (1908-1989), 131 Cracknell William (1786-1834), 184 Collison Benjamin (1770-1831), 34 Delaval Henriette (1781-1807), 209 Cromwell Francis Blake (1692-1752, 261 Henry Kater (1802-1805), 209 Mary (1759-1788), 218 Delpratt Henry William, 209 Oliver (-1811), 218 Edward (1789-1841), 77 Colson Peter (1731-1816), 218 Isabella Helen (1820-136), 77 William (1766-1816), 87 Virtue (1719-1770), 218 Dent Young Combstock Cross Julius Henry (1896-1916), 232 William Henry (1902-1943), 245 William (1806-1850), 174 William Thomas (1891-1917), 232 Conyers Crow Derrick Timothy (1790-1850), 104 Hilary Stephen (1934-2007), 156 Edward John (1899-1921), 233 Cook Cruttwell Frederick Charles (1895-1918), 233 Elizabeth (1784-1824), 188 George Augustus Eversley (1847-1860), 292 Dixon Henry (1823-1826), 188 Robert (1810-1858), 292 Ralph Thomas (1869-1914), 233 R G, 245 Thomas Micklem (1842-1874), 254 Dodd Thomas, 188 Dallimore Mary (1766-1853), 171 Cotgrave Thomas (1795-1834), 96 Meliora (1759-1839), 171 Alicia Mary Henrietta (1804-1829), 99 Daly Doman Edward Stone (1789-1868), 99 Catherine (1807-1828), 225 Frank (1886-1916), 233 Cottle Ellen (1805-1819), 225 Dover Elizabeth, 40 James (1764-1820), 225 John (1750-1822), 46 Moses, 40 Davies Sarah (1755-1804), 46 Sarah Ann (1821-1823), 40 Alison Jane (1967-1968), 123 Draper Coulthard David Michael (1918-1969), 124 John Gray (-1843), 180 Ann (1807-1835), 178 Gwyn Francis (1931-2003), 144 Martha (1797-1881), 180 Ann (1809-1893), 177 Jane (1776-1851), 185 Drewitt James, 178 Davis Mervyn Arthur Frederick (1920-1940), 246 James Walter (1831-1837), 178 Benjamin, 175 Duckworth John (1809-1875), 177 Edward (1788-1808), 227 Russell (1829-1914), 254 Lucy (1812-1834), 177 Edward (1793-1835), 172 William Henry (1897-1916), 233 Lucy Ann (1835-1847), 177 Elizabeth (1787-1856), 175 Duncan Thomas (1842-1844), 177 Elizabeth (1790-1840), 183 Menzies (1765-1824), 8 Counsell George (1788-1878), 183 Dury Anna, 41 George Lenox (1790-1852), 7 William Henry (1882-1917), 233 Hester (1753-1755), 41 George William (1923-1942), 246 Duthie James (1750-1816), 41 Georgiana (1784-1852), 7 Bathia (1750-1821), 98 Martha (1739-1740), 41 James (1834-1837), 172 William, 98 Thomas, 41 Lydia (1769-1857), 294 Eades Courtney Maria Georgiana (1824-1841), 7 Frederick (1874-1915), 233 299

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Ector Sarah (1780-1827), 17 Gibbons Alexander, 185 Ferraro John Bernard (1896-1916), 234 Elizabeth (1774-1832), 185 Herbert Albert Cecil (1918-1988), 133 Gibbs Edmonds Fetherstonehaugh Elizabeth (1786-1812), 163 Benjamin Hood (1775-1843), 50 Richard, 75 Elizabeth Tyler (1808), 163 Mary Ann (1814-1846), 50 Filer Giles Mary Harvey (1788-1865), 50 Hannah (1768-1821), 209 Stanley William (1919-1944), 246 Edwards John, 209 Gillard Ann (-1790), 285 John (1770-1847), 209 Walter (1893-1916), 234 Annabella (1740-1821), 282 Joseph, 209 Godlonton Thomas, 282 Josiah (1806-1843), 209 Ann Phoebe Douglas (1925-2002), 155 Eliott Sarah (1771-1848), 209 Goodson Harriot, 128 Fisher Francis Thomas (1891-1917), 234 Elton Charles (1795-1843), 201 Gordon Ashley (1808-1855), 90 Henry (1840-1857), 43 Elizabeth Maxwell (1786-1832), 17 James Frederic (1810-1844), 88, 90 James (1781-1843), 42 Robert (-1822), 17 Robert William (1807-1861), 89, 90 Mary (1784-1836), 42 Gorton Stuart Colvin (1834-1847), 89, 90 Flower Jane (1765-1824), 87 Estcourt Arthur (1885-1917), 234 John (1764-1819), 87 Thomas, 283 Foard John (1808-1811), 87 Ettrick Ann (1773-1858), 64, 78 Mary Ann (1806-1807), 87 Sophia Douglas (1839-1840), 6 Charles (1817-1859), 78 Gould Walter (-1856), 6 George (1811-1843), 64 George Thomas (1886-1918), 234 William (1842-1844), 6 Richard, 78 Graham Evans Robert (1766-1852), 64 David (1770-1840), 71 Barbara Mary (1933-2012), 148 Franklen Laurence James Alexander (1921-1942), 246 Dorothy Catherine(1927-2014), 145 Anne (1779-1837), 206 Louise (1877-1927), 260, 261 Geoffrey James (1925-2005), 148 Frost William Deavin (1873-1948), 261 I T, 246 George Samuel (1894-1918), 234 Grant Morgan Richard (1929-2014), 145 Galloway E J, 235 Everard James, 98 John (1737-1818), 170 Christopher Philip (1890-1917), 233 Gardner Graves John Guy (1892-1915), 233 Selina (1837-1860), 201 Catherine (1763-1816), 75 Farmer Gatehouse Samuel (1741-1802), 75 Charles G (1896-1917), 234 Catherine Emily (1783-1866), 85 Griffin Farr Robert (1778-1824), 85, 259 Edwin (1841-1860), 182 Elizabeth (1801-1851), 187 Sarah Emily (1822-1838), 85, 259 Grigg Louisa (1789-1857), 187 Gay Ann (1761-1822), 166 Feale Jane (-1610), 266 Hall Anne (1794-1867), 201 Gayfere William (1749-1805), 73 Fenton Anne (1774-1843), 207 Hallam John, 269 Thomas (1805-1851), 207 Thomas, 256 John Benjamin (1809-1816), 269 George Hancock Ferguson Rosemary Nicola (1964-1971), 122 Benjamin Maurice (1806-1834), 162

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Eliza (1801-1835), 162 Elizabeth, 292 Abraham (1769-1809), 266 Hansford Elizabeth (1827), 80 Jane (1805-1809), 266 George (1791-1845), 179 Frances Brand 1819-), 292 Hooper Mary (1797-1874), 179 Francis (1780-1833), 291 Richard (1892-1916), 236 Hardy Francis (1782-1833), 80 Sydney George (1919-1941), 246 Patrick Anthony (1902-2002), 155 Francis (1812-), 292 Hopkins Hardyman James Allport (1814-), 292 Esther (1816-1897), 71 John Hay Maitland (1895-1918), 235 John Ellis, 292 John Williams (1793-1864), 71 Harley John Ellis (1825), 80 How Samuel (1739-1816), 288 Matilda Helen (1814-1825), 80 Henry John (-1918), 236 Harman Matilda Maria (1815-), 292 Howorth Edward Beversham (1802-1864), 119 Sarah, 292 H (1780-1817), 294 Elizabeth Beversham (1831-1838), 119 Sarah (1784-1843), 291 H (1812-1849), 294 Louisa Maria (1836-1837), 119 Sarah (1785-1843), 80 M (1746-1783), 294 May (1828-1833), 119 Henderson Howse Rose (1803-1836), 119 John (1789-1829), 22 Lydia (1712-1800), 277 Harris Hill Hubbard Alfred (1820-1821), 53 Charles (1815-1817), 70 Joseph (1780-1811), 210 Anne (1746-1813), 55 John (1782-1859), 70 Hue Charles Frederick (1894-1917), 235 Louisa (1818-1836), 68 Mary (1743-1810), 23 Deborah (1804-1821), 53 Mary (1814-1817), 70 Philip (1736-1812), 23 Eleanor (1781-1867), 214 Mary Garraway (1782-1833), 70 Hughes Maria (1777-1822), 53 Hobbs John Cumberland (1768-1833), 279 Mary (1791-1848), 59 Frederick George (1898-1917), 235 Hulbert Matthias (1781-1874), 53, 59 Hoddinott Frances Jane (1832-1835), 110, 260 Hartley John (1729-1802), 76 Jane Rose (1808-1887), 110, 260 Samuel (1739-1816), 276 Hole John (1801-1853), 110, 260 Haverfield Charles Edwin (1889-1917), 235 Rosa Alice (1828-1847), 110, 260 Elizabeth (1763-1828), 29, 31 Holland Hulseberg Elizabeth (1785-1858), 29 William Henry (1880-1916), 235 Herbert (1869-1948), 265 Henry David (1794-1877), 29 Holley Hilda Mary (1873-1943), 265 Thomas (1791-1831), 29 Alfred George (1893-1917), 235 Humphrys William (1749-1822), 29, 31 Frederick William (1892-1916), 236 James (1791-1796), 227 William (1788-1830), 31 Hollway Hurley Hawkins Caroline Candy (1831-1839), 174 John (1882-1916), 236 Julia Seymour (1921-1989), 125 Elizabeth (-1791), 216 Iles Richard William (1958-2008), 146 Jane (-1823), 216 Henry Charles (-1917), 236 Hayward John (-1778), 216 John (1891-1916), 237 D S, 246 Joseph (1797-1860), 174 Robert William (1881-1914), 237 Sydney George (1921-1943), 246 Mary (1757-1788), 216 Isaac Heale Rebecca (1801-1863), 174 Maria (1805-1822), 223 John (1767-1829), 162 Rebecca (1829-1830), 174 Sarah (1772-1866), 223 Hedger Holmes Thomas (1767-1845), 223 301

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Isgrove Penelope Jean (1932-2010), 153 Matilda (1811-1812), 204 Joseph (1776-1817), 219 Keasberry Sarah (1809-1813), 12 Jabet Charles (-1779), 30 Susannah (1787-1817), 204 Eleanor (1755-1818), 92 James (-1763), 30 Larby Helen (-1832), 92 Rosetta (-1770), 30 Elizabeth Cottle (1796-1852), 172 William (1759-1832), 92 William (1726-1797), 30 William Adams (1791-1855), 172, 264 James William (-1760), 30 Large Henry (-1917), 237 Keeling Joseph (1790-1873), 190 Jaye George (-1918), 237 Martha (1797-1838), 190 Phyllis Louie (1908-1990), 136 Kelson Sofia (1789-1865), 190 Jeffares Charles, 269 Lawrence Margaret (1796-1847), 185 Elizabeth (1782-1805), 269 Anne (1786-1868), 193 Jefferies Mary (1760-1793), 269 James Charles (1917-2004), 152 William Harris (1739-1809), 191 Kerslake Joan Audrey (1924-1999), 152 Jefferis Walter Leslie (1896-1917), 237 John (1713-1742), 267 Richard, 277 Kidd Susanna (1746-1835), 193 Jeffs Thomas (1782-1812), 167 Thomas (1751-1841), 193 Marjorie (1893-1954), 108 Kilvert Leaves Jenkins Eleanora Adelaide Leopoldina (1790-1870), 20 Jane (1772-1847), 191 Edward Henry (1890-1916), 237 Francis (1793-1863), 20 John (1756-1834), 191 Johnson King Leppard Thomas (1761-1821), 164 Ernest Henry George (1896-1917), 237 Jesse (1881-1916), 238 Jones Lamont Lewis Albert James (1916-1999), 129 Angus William Anderson (1916-1990), 130 Ann (1769-1794), 114, 285 Annabella (1790-1837), 276 Landor Ann (1793-1794), 114, 285 Arthur Crosby (1808-1810), 213 Walter Savage (1775-1864), 113 Betty (1765-1839), 268 Charles Allingham (1822-1826), 280 Lane Charles (1759-1793), 114 Gordon Leslie Macloughlin (1922-1943), 246 Beatrice Mary (1821-1838), 101 Charles (1764-1798), 285 Hilda Vera (1916-1989), 129 Robert (1785-1838), 101 Elizabeth (1734-1790), 268 Joseph Allingham (1782-1838), 276 Langbridge Martha (1792-1793), 114 Louisa Ann (1803-1815), 213 Claude Daniel (1885-1918), 238 Thomas (1736-1791), 268 Sarah (1743-1783), 16 Langford Thomas (1772-1831), 268 Sarah (1753-1826), 16 Charles St Leger (1846-1932), 49, 272 Thomas (1799-1858), 268 William (1752-1810), 16 Mary Gertrude (1836-1913), 49 William (1819-1827), 12 Jones Parry Mary Gertrude St Leger (1834-1913), 272 Lidiard Love, 56 Lanham William Albert (1916-1944), 246 Thomas Parry (1762-1835), 273 Alfred (1817), 204 William George (1889-1917), 238 Justice Alice (1799-1844), 205 Luders Elizabeth Sophia (1813-1896), 54, 278 Augusta (1815-1818), 204 Alexander (1756-1819), 93, 271 George Strachey Clive (1847-1882), 275 Edwin John (1813-1837), 204 Sarah (1765-1806), 93, 271 Robert (1795-1867), 54, 278 John (1750-1830), 12 Luscombe William (1799-1868), 54, 278 John (1782-1846), 205 Catherine (1789-1836), 84 William Napier (1858-1880), 275 Johnson (1831-1833), 204 Edmund (1783-1838), 84 Keane Maria (1812-1830), 12 Lyne

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Louisa Moger (1781-1867), 170 Abraham (1774-1820), 169 Parker Mabe Fanny (1773-1809), 169 Anne (1685-1745), 277 Edward Thomas Lloyd (1983-2000), 142 Morgan Dorothy (1660-1751), 277 Margerum Amy Beatrice (1865-1946), 10 Elizabeth (1709-1785), 277 Elizabeth (1791-1841), 285 Cecil Herbert (1864-1948), 10 Henry (1682-1759), 277 Robert (1787-1849), 285 F, 238 Henry (1710-1749), 277 Marks John (1766-1820), 10 Mary (1789-1839), 210 Mary Ann (1842-1847), 15 Sophia Betty (1788-1854), 10 Parrish Marshall Morse Margaret Elizabeth (1874-1927), 260 Caroline (1785-1831), 212 Anna (1749-1853), 37 Pasley Caroline (1809-1830), 212 Edward (1720-1781), 37 Anna Jane (1838-1857), 193, 215 Louisa (1810), 212 Murray Gilbert John (1797-1846), 193, 215 Martha Maria (1818-1832), 212 Charles Thomas (1807-1854), 61 Payne William (1776-1847), 212 Henry, 61 Alan George (1921-2000), 153 Mattingly Nagle Peacock Beryl (1942-2014), 149 Sophia (1768-1844), 101 Edward George (1837-1913), 108, 270 Maude Napier Ethel Mary (1876-1959), 108 Daniel, 291 Charles James (1782-1853), 97 Sarah (1803-1876), 270 Janet, 291 Elizabeth (1766-1833), 97 Sarah Anne (1837-1926), 108, 270 McKean Nesbit William Butler (1807-1841), 270 Kenneth Victor (1887-1919), 238 Maria Helen Elizabeth (1829-1860), 195 William Butler (1832-1841), 270 Millard Newcombe Pearce Albert Edward (1882-1917), 238 Emma Julia (1884-1948), 274 Matthew George (1896-1918), 238 Donovan Thomas (1910-1977), 132 Newman Pelly Gladys Mary (1911-1988), 132 Harry (1922-1996), 145 John Hinde (1811-1857), 102 Miller Mabel Peggy (1918-2002), 145 Selina Ellen (1818-1852), 102 Nelson William Conway (1924-1944), 247 Norman Perryman Milling Ann (1787-1816), 267 Fanny Porier (1795-1826), 14 Elizabeth (1773-1850), 32 John, 267 Phelps Henry (-1823), 32 Northcote Edward Spencer (1813-1898), 259 Minshull Augustus (1819-1863), 83 Sophia Elizabeth (1822-1849), 85, 259 Martha (1786-1805), 91 Emma (1823-1848), 83 Pickering Montagu Odey Henry (-1820), 293 Montagu (1786-1863), 19 Bernard Arthur (1925-1945), 247 Platt Montgomery John Henry (1882-1917), 238 E, 238 Andrew (1793-1863), 102 Ottaway Plumbe Emma Augusta (1808-1874), 102 Arthur (1907-1969), 126 Margaret Emily (1912-2013), 142 Montresor Outerbridge Pocock Frances (1757-1821), 168 Jane (1813-1841), 196 Charles (1788-1851), 48 Henry, 168 William (1810-1876), 196 Fanny (1819-1862), 48 Moody Palethorpe Port Charles Lionel (1912-1943), 246 Edward (1804-1890), 188 Alice Elizabeth Rose (1912-1969), 126 Moore Jessie (1827-1915), 188 Powell 303

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James (1772-1813), 13 Rivett William (1787-1824), 210 Robert (1778-1822), 13 Albert George (1892-1918), 239 Scott Prangley Robbins Elizabeth (1771-1851), 99 Gordon Noel (1923-1997), 141 William (-1918), 239 William (1763-1815), 99 Prentice Roberts Scudamore John (1800-1830), 169 George May (1894-1916), 239 John Griffin (1754-1811), 14 Price Robinson Mary (1760-1809), 44 Elizabeth (1769-1837), 53 Elizabeth (1815-1900), 18 Paul (1755-1830), 44 William (1787-1853), 177 Jemima (1736-1793), 223 Seymer Prince Rochfort Henry, 262 Martha (1795-1842), 185 Sarah (1747-1830), 17 Shapter Pullen Rogers Cyril Albert (1921-1993), 137 Mary (1821-1822), 15 Berry (1758-1800), 67 Joan Olive (1924-2013), 137 Ramsey Elizabeth (1733-1826), 84 Shenton Sarah (1783-1861), 176 Hannah (1766-1808), 84 Charlotte Lucy (1760-1852), 167 Rapps James, 84 Robert (1730-1798), 167 Betty Elma (1921-2014), 150 Mary (1780-1845), 84 Sherborn Desmond Arthur (1922-2014), 150 Rosewell William (1884-1918), 244 Read Mary (1725-1793), 224 Shipp Barbara (1754-1820), 211 Rowe Henry Thomas (1880-1917), 240 Barbara (1777-1862), 211 Thomas George (1916-1993), 137 Simes Barbara Grace (1819-1873), 45 Rowsell Charles (1795), 226 Charles (1793-1811), 211 Robert (1879-1917), 240 Charles (1798), 226 Elizabeth (1790-1811), 211 Rundall Simmins Frances (1783-1868), 45 Lucy (1744-1811), 27 Jennifer Anne (1941-1999), 152 Hamilton (1791-1810), 211 Thomas Wharton (1773-1857), 27 Skelton James (1786-1811), 211 Ruscombe-King Emma Stone (1839-1840), 67 Mary Anne (1774-1863), 45 Doreen Hamilton (1904-1989), 135 Skinner Sarah (1798-1872), 45 Lancelot (1896-1986), 135 George Edmund (1920-1941), 247 Thomas (1742-1816), 211 Russell Smart Thomas (1775-1850), 211 Charlotte (1779-1857), 203 Eric Walter Frank (1917-1985), 123 Reynolds Charlotte Agusta (1818), 203 Smith James Edward (1836-1847), 30 George Henry (1886-1917), 240 Ann (1713-1714), 277 Rice John (1926-1955), 139 H T, 240 Edward George (1909-1943), 247 William (1779-1832), 203 Henry (1676-1719), 268 Rich Salmon James (1754-1818), 67 Elizabeth (1745-1826), 91 Charlotte (1780-1862), 165 John (1706-1770), 67 Richards Henry Hayward (1787-1860), 165 Martha (1686-1716), 277 John Leslie Hill (1894-1918), 239 Henry William (1821-1862), 165 Mary (1717-1745), 277 Riddle Satterthwaite Milo (1682-1735), 277 George Henry (1914-1944), 247 John, 106 Richard (1715-1746), 277 Ridewood Lucy (1798-1849), 106 Richard (1757-1809), 85 Sydney (1891-1917), 239 Sarah (1771-1852), 106 Sarah (1775-1831), 13 William (1888-1915), 239 Saunders Violet (1908-1981), 123

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Walter (1751-1809), 67 Matilda (1820-1885), 291 Elizabeth (1770-1830), 161 Smithers Tavener Tottenham Donald William (1905-1986), 132 Reginald Wilfred (1912-1940), 247 Edward (1810-1855), 291 Kathleen Marjorie (1907-1997), 132 Taylor Tresler Spain Charlotte Alicia (1763-1826), 280 John (-1807), 76 Alma Rosa Jean (1924-1996), 151 Elizabeth (1767-1809), 282 Mary (-1802), 76 Dudley Augustine (1918-2006), 151 John, 280 Tucker Sparks John, 282 A, 242 Lucy (1799-1836), 180 S H, 241 Frederick George (1887-1918), 242 Susan (1775-1842), 180 W, 241 Tuggy Spratt William Joshua Wendy (1767-1816), 280, 282 Elizabeth (1779-1850), 228 John (1776-1843), 55 Tennent George (1812-1853), 228 Stacey Andrew (-1788), 11 John (1810-1839), 228 John (1922-2012), 143 Catherine (1769-1777), 11 Robert (1763-1840), 228 Margaret Roma (1922-2002), 143 Elizabeth (1768), 11 Tugwell Stacy Theweneti George Clutterbuck (1799-1868), 283 George, 175 Mary Antoniette (1767-1838), 197 George Hayward (1767-1839), 210, 283 Mary (1760-1830), 175 Thomas Geraldene Roberta (1873-1921), 283 Starling Alicia (1796-1834), 163 Henry William (1834-1919), 283 Benjamin (1752-1813), 9, 73 Ellen Elizabeth (1849-1850), 202 Sarah (1777-1853), 283 Margaret (1757-1843), 9 Mary Jane (1839-1844), 202 Turner Stickland William (1796-1834), 163 Isabella, 221 Charles (1816-1836), 50 Thompson William (1763-1843), 221 Elizabeth (1806-1817), 50 Caroline (1793-1843), 38 Tyte Ellen (1811-1836), 50 Caroline (1865-1868), 38 William (1830-1925), 272 Mariane (1813-1823), 50 Charles (1795-1872), 38 Vachell Stone Thompson Arthur Annesley (1896-1949), 112 Charles (1727-1799), 74 Arthur Charles (1830-1878), 38 Arthur Honywood (1864-1933), 112 George (1890-1917), 240 Thomson Horace Annesley (1861-1955), 112 Willie Lewis (1879-1917), 241 Basil (1913-1977), 151 Lydie (1895-1982), 112 Storey Thurston Veal Elizabeth (1765-1833), 162 Ernest Edward (1898-1917), 241 Mary (1766-1818), 81 William (1773-1848), 162 Tiler Thomas, 81 Stoyle Denise Parry (1800-1832), 82 Vicary Albert Lawrence (1882-1915), 241 George (1807-1834), 82 Edwin John (1913-1992), 140 Strange Tiley Pauline Gladys (1917-1995), 140 Elizabeth (1789-1860), 187 John (-1918), 242 Vidal Strong Joseph (1909-1945), 247 Anna Jane (1783-1846), 200 Ann (1790-1853), 82 Todd Emeric Essex (1791-1861), 200 Tate Charlotte (1829-1853), 36 Emma (1784-1844), 199 Ellen Georgiana (1811-1900), 56, 272 Sarah Maria (1834-1851), 36 Viles George Edward (1818-1900), 56, 272 William Scott (1834-1850), 36 Charles (1896-1918), 242 Jane (1824-1859), 291 Topp Wakefield 305

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Daphne Pamela (1917-1990), 127 Whittham Wingrove Tony (1917-1998), 127 Helen (1935-2005), 156 Henry William (1894-1916), 243 Waldon Whittles Winship Albert Edward (1898-1918), 242 Edith (1923-2009), 154 Thomas William Henry (1911-1944), 248 Waldron James Hill (1914-2000), 154 Wintle Albert Sidney Edward (1892-1918), 242 Wicks Ernest de Veynes (1865-1916), 243 Wallace Alice (1768-1830), 219 Woodman Arthur (1894-1917), 242 James (1754-1833), 219 James Emanuel (1883-1918), 243 Warner Wilks Wootton William (1777-1840), 207 Alice (1752-19816), 273 Charles William (1875-1937), 281 Weaver Catherine (1762-1835), 273 Worthington Ann (1824-1825), 161 John (1754-1838), 273 Lucy (1772-1847), 30 William (1822-1828), 161 Williams Wright Webb Arthur George (1928-1994), 139 John Edward (1765-1840), 62 Thomas (1759-1824), 206 Freke Alister (1860), 57 John Roper (1843-1926), 59, 259 Webber Henry, 88 Wyatt A E, 243 Susan, 88 Emily Louisa (1790-1859), 110 Weeks William Freke (1793-1860), 57 Henry Edward (1914-1944), 247 Caroline Ruby (1897-1969), 125 Willis James Hull (1896-1918), 244 Orlando Nelson (1898-1974), 124 Downes Hamilton (1834-1835), 194 Mary Matilda (1779-1847), 110 West Edmund Pembroke (1839-1840), 194 Samuel John (1881-1918, 243 E, 243 William Lyster (1823-1840), 194 Wynes Western Wilson Albert John (1904-1980), 134 Jessie Beatrice (1825-1901), 284 Elizabeth (1740-1807), 95 Evelyn Blanche (1904-1982), 134 Richard Roger (1815-1885), 284 Julia Frances (1840-1885), 256 Michael John (1933-2011), 147 Westlick William (1736-1807), 95 Young Susan (1843-1895), 284 William Thomas Henry (1841-1919), 256 F, 243

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