Survey of Tombstones and Burial Plots at St Mary's Churchyard And
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SURVEY OF TOMBSTONES AND BURIAL PLOTS AT ST MARY’S CHURCHYARD AND BRUMSTEAD ROAD CEMETARY STALHAM COMMISSIONED BY THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE IN 2003 With grateful thanks to Mr. John Bartlett for all the help given and work undertaken to provide this detailed information. Also thanks to Mr. Adam Henson for typing and printing. Errors and omissions regretted. 1 INDEX Page Nos. The Area North and East of the Church 3 – 30 Triangular Plot to the West of South Porch 31 - 32 Area South West of Church 33 - 37 South East Area from South Porch 38 - 50 Burial of Ashes along South Wall of Nave 51 - 54 Burial of Ashes along South Wall of Chancel 55 Brumstead Road Cemetary 56 - 97 2 THE AREA NORTH AND EAST OF THE CHURCH Row A Parallel to path between N. Gate and Tower number N-S A1. Dogtooth pattern around top. H. 4 ft. 4 ins. W. 3 ft. 4 ins. In loving remembrance of Thomas Fitt for upward of ………years. A respected inhabitant of this Parish who departed this life March 10 th 1882 in the 74 th year of his age. His end was peace. Small stone at back. T.F. 1882 A2. H. 2 ft. 8 ins. W. 2ft. 1 in. In memory of William Thomas the son of Thomas and Susan Fitt who died August 20 th 1851 aged 9 years. Also five other children of the same parents who died in their infancy. Reflect o youth and seek the Lord Believe in Christ and trust His word For early death may you o’ertake And you with me His captive make. Small stone at back W.T.F. A3. Cross inscribed in top face of stone H. 3 ft. 4 ins. W. 2 ft. 2 ins. In memory of two old faithful servants of J. Neville White Vicar. Charles Wilkins who died Jan. 28 1892 aged …..5 years and Ellen his wife who died May 21 1896 aged 86 years. Not with eye service as with men-pleasers But in sinlessness of heart Godfearing colos 111-22. 2 small stones at back C.W. 1892 E.W. 1896. A4. Urn with drapes carved in top of stone face. H. 2 ft. 11 ins. W. 2 ft. 3 ins. Sacred to the memory of James Wilkins who died January 25th 1875 aged 85 years. 2 small stones at back. S.M. / J.M. 1875. Also of 5 children who died in their infancy. This stone is placed here by his affectionate widow. 3 A4b. Large stone resting on back of above. Urn with drapes. H. 3 ft. 6 ins. W. 2 ft. 2 ins. Sacred to the memory of Sarah the beloved wife of James Wilkins who died February 12 1852 aged 61 years. A5. Urn with drapes. H. 3 ft. 6 ins. W. 2 ft. 2 ins. Sacred to the memory of Isaac Martins who died May 28 th 1842 aged 81 years. Also Mary Martins who died December 11 1848 aged 83 years. Small stone at back I.M. A6.Cherub and leaves. H. 3 ft. 9 ins. W. 2 ft. In memory of Ann Elizabeth daughter of Esau and Ann Lacey who died Nov. 2 nd 1840 aged 6 years. Blessed is the Lord Jehovah Of our joys Changes the visage and giveth back the breath. ………. Mary Susanna their daughter who died Nov. 12 th 1840 aged 3 years. I am the resurrection and the life Who that believeth in me though he were dead Yet shall he live. Small stone at back A.E. 1849 M.S. A7. Leaves. H. 3 ft. 5 ins. W. 2 ft. 2 ins. To the memory of John Marshall Gotts late of this Parish who died Sept 23 rd 1816 aged 32 years. I am the resurrection and the life Who that believeth in me though he were dead Yet shall he live. Small stone at back. JMG 1846. Also of 5 children who died in their infancy. This stone was laid by his affectionate widow. 4 A8. Urn with drapes. H. 3ft. 8 ins. W. 2 ft. 2 ins. To the memory of Esau Lacey late of this Parish who died 30 th April 1839 aged 32 years. 4 lines of text Small stone at back E & L 1859. A9. H. 4 ft. W. 1 ft. 11 ins. In loving memory of Boardman Charles Silcock who died on the 17 th day of August 1904 aged 69. Also in memory of Ann Clowes who died Sept 5 th 1927 aged 85. A10. H. 4 ft. W. 2 ft. 1 in. In memory of Whitbread John son of John & Emma W. Silcock who died August 15 1851 aged 15 years. Also to their son Joseph Brown who died in India April 29 th 1837. Small stone at back W.J.S. 1851 A11. H. 4 ft. W. 2 ft. 3 ins. In memory of Obadiah Boardman Silcock late of Ventnor Isle of Wight who died the 29 th of Sept 1839 in his 80 th year. I shall be satisfied when I wake with my likeness. Small stone at back O.B.S. 1859. A12. H. 3 ft. 3 ins. W. 2 ft. In memory of Obadiah Silcock who died 5 th of Oct. 1833 aged 77 years. Small stone at back O & S 1833. A13. In memory of Rebecca Relict of Obadiah Silcock who died 22 nd of June 1834 aged 77 years. Small stone at back R & S 1834. 5 A14. Leaves. H. 3 ft. 6 ins. W. 2 ft. 2 ins. In memory of Geo. Boardman who departed this life Sept. 11 th 1792 ……. 78 year of his age. Small stone at back G.B. 1792 A15. H. 2 ft. 2 ins. W. 2 ft. In memory of R. J. Silcock who died 22 nd July 1782 and W. S. Silcock who died 20 th February 1783. Two small stones at back RJS & WS / blank. A16. H. 3 ft. 2 ins. W. 2 ft. In memory of Mary Silcock who died January 15 th 1863 aged 72 years. A17. Urn. H. 3 ft. 3 ins. W. 1 ft. 10 ins. To the memory of Ann daughter of Cubit and Susan Silcock who died 17 th March 1818 aged 9…. years. Also John their son who died an infant. Small stone at back. Blank. A18. H. 3 ft. 10 ins. W. 2 ft. 3 ins. In memory of Susannah the wife of Cubitt Silcock who died July 10 1836 aged 78 years. Also Cubitt Silcock late of Hemsby who died March 9 th 1860 aged 76 years. Small stone at back SS 1851/CS 1860 A19. H. 5 ft. 2 ins. W. 1 ft. 8 ins. In memory of Tho Brown who died 25 th Nov. 1853 aged 64 years. Also Priscilla Martha his wife who died 16 th September 1868 aged 76 years. Small stone at back T.B. 1853 P.M.B. 1868. A20. H 3ft. 8 ins. W. 2 ft. 4 ins. In memory of Frederick Albert son of William and Rebecca (sic) Clowes who departed this life May 9 th 1864 aged 24 years. Small stone at back. Top broken off. 18-7. 6 A21. H. 5 ft. 6 ins. W. 3 ft. 8 ins. Sacred to the memory of Richard Boardman Silcock of Stalham who died October 18 th 1872 aged 78 years. In perfect peace. Also in memory of Susan Silcock relict of the above who died October 31 st 1874 aged 78 years. Stone at back H. 2 ft. W. 1 ft. 10 ins. R.B. Silcock 187-. S. Silcock 1872. B1. Stone engulfed by holly tree and ivy. H. 3 ft. 6 ins. W. 2 ft. 5 ins. Ann Bell died April 1869 aged 62 and Edmund Bell died Aug. 29 1870 aged 69. Small stone at back A.B. 1869 E.B. 1870 B1.a. H. 4 ft. W. 2 ft. 5 ins. In memory of two daughters of James & Selina Bates Bertha Elizabeth died Nov 23 1881 aged 18 years Maud Ada died July 19 1883 aged 16 years For what is life it is even a vapour That appeareth for a little time And then vanisheth away James iv-14 Two small stones at back B.E.B. 1881 M.A.B. 1883 B2. H. 3 ft. 3 ins. W. 2 ft. In memory of William Clowes who died 7 th Aug. 1845 aged 39 years. Also of Martha his wife who died 8 th July 1848 aged 40. Small stone at back W.C. 1845. B3. H. 3 ft. 6 ins. W. 2 ft. 2 ins. In remembrance of Sarah relict of Charles Tuck late of Tottenham Middlesex who died February 28 th 1846 aged 75. Small stone at back S.T. 1846. B4. Low horizontal slab. L. 6 ft. 2 ins. W. 2 ft. 3 ins. H. 1 ft. 3 ins. In memory of Emma Whitbread Silcock who died December 31 st 1859. Also John Silcock who died December 20 th 1874. B5. H. 4 ft. 8 ins. W. 2 ft. 3 ins. In memory of William Clowes surgeon of this parish who departed this life June 23 rd 1861 aged 55 years. Also Rebecca his wife who died August 1 st 1873 aged 64 years. 7 C1. H. 3 ft. 1 in. W. 2 ft. 3 ins. In loving memory of Obadiah Silcock who died November 14 th 1927 aged 58 years. At rest Small stone at back. O.S. 1927. C.2.