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Section C

The listings give the Grave reference number as per the Layout drawing, the inscription on the stone and a description of the memorial.

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Inscription

Type

C1

Here lieth interr’d the body of RALPH BEAUMONT who departed this life Oct the 20th 1766 in the 48th year of his age
Into thy hands Lord I commit
My soul which is thy due
For why thou hast created it
And didst redeem it too

SLHS

C2

Here lieth interr’d the Body of JOHN son of RALPH & MARTHA
BEAUMONT who departed this life Septr the 21st 1763 in the 24th year of his Age
My soul in my sweet hand I gi..
Now can I sweetly sleep
My Body to the Dust I leave
With thee also to keep

SLHS

C3

To the memory of MARY wife of JOHN HUNT (of Market Harborough)
who departed this life Decr the 21st 1809 aged 64 years
I rest in hope of a joyful Resurrection of the dead;and The life of the world to come

SLHS

C4

Here lies the Body of FRANCIS SPENCE WILSON who departed this life on the 19th dat Oct’br 1798 aged 20 years
Boast not of youth, nor of years to come
Since youth is laid within the silent tomb
Before I came to the age of twenty one
Death call’d me hence my Saviour for to view
Go home dear friends and shed no tears
I am sleeping here while Christ appears

SLHS
W Pratt
Harbro'

C5

In the memory of WILLIAM SPENCE who died May 21 1786 aged 37 years
also JOHN son of WILLIAM SPENCE who died aged 4 years

SLHS

C6

In the memory of ELEANOR the daughter of WILLIAM & ANN PAINTER
she died December 10th 1770

SSHS

C7

Here lieth interr’d the Body of ANN CHAPMAN wife of JAMES
CHAPMAN who departed this Life August the 23 1753 in the 76 Year of her Age
In great complaint I long did lie
Physicians all in vain
Til God did please to hear my cry
And ease me of my pain

SLHS

C7a

Here lieth the Body of JAMES CHAPMAN the son of JAMES and ANN
CHAPMAN who departed this life the 25th Day of May 1780 in the 57th year of his Age

SLHS

C8

To the Memory of JAMES CHAPMAN who departed this Life August the
19th 1770 in the 74th Year of his Age

SLHS

C9

In Memory of ELEANOR the wife to Wm BEARDSLEY who died May 28th
1802 aged 44 years

SLHS

C10

In memory of SARAH wife of Wm BEARDSLEY she died March 9th 1790 in
the 45th Year of her age

SLHS

C11

Left :- Here lieth the Body of THOMAS HOBSON who departed this Life the 25th day of August 1762 aged 50 years
Right :- Here lieth the Body of MARY HOBSON the wife of THOMAS HOBSON who departed this life the 10th of June 1754 aged 41 years

DSLHS

C12

In memory of WILLIAM son of Wiliam & MARY PALMER who departed
this Life August the 4th 1765 in the 26th Year of his Age

SLHS

C13

In memory of WILLIAM PALMER who departed this life December the 28th
1768 in the 55th Year of his Age. Also MARY the wife of WILLIAM
PALMER January 20th ……….

SLHS
broken

C14

Here lieth the Body of GRACE the late wife to JOHN ILLIFFE departed this Life 22…………1695
Here his body will remain
Till Christ………her…….Life……..

SHA

C15

Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM son of THOMAS & AILCE COLEMAN
who died August 31st 1808 aged 19 years
My parents dear now cease for me to mourn
My glass is run I shall no more return;
The Lord disposed of me as he thought fit,
Then to his will my parents dear submit;
And make it now, your great concern to be
Prepared for death for you must follow me

SLHS

C16

In memory of THOMAS son of THO’S & ALICE COLEMAN. He died
October 28th 1793 in the 6th year of his age
JEHOVAH from above
An angel forth did send
To fetch this harmless dove
To joy that never end

SLHS
W.B.

C17

Sacred to the memory of AILCE wife of THOMAS COLEMAN who
resigned this TRANSITORY LIFE the 28th day of June 1811 aged 50 years
A sudden change I in a moment fell
I had not time to bid my friends Farewell
Think nothing strange, Death happens unto all
My lot’s today, tomorrow thou may’st fall

SLHS

C18

Here lieth the Body of MARGRET the daughter of RALPH and MARY
BULL who departed this Life August the 1st Anno Domm 1715 aged 15 years
Weep not for me my glass is run
It is the Lord his will be done

SLHS

C19

Here lieth the body of RALPH BULL S’nr…..departed this life……ry 21st
Anno Dom …….aged 70 years
……………..I long did lie
………..all in vain till
………………to give
……………..me of…………

SLHS
broken

C20

Here lieth …. body of SARAH daughter of ROBERT & MARY
CHAM…………………departed this life ……..April 19 1746
(rest indecipherable)

Small
SHS

C21

Sacred to memory of JOHN DAY who died June the 29th 1796 Aged 36
years. Also in memory of MARY relict of the late JOHN DAY she died
January 20th 1836 aged 82 years. And in memory of JOHN son of the above who died the 12th of April 1825 aged 41 years and of SUSAN their daughter who departed this life May 3rd 1828 Aged 48 years.
With deepest thoughts spectator view thy fate
Thus Mortals pass to an Immortal state:
Through death’s dark vale we hope they’ve found the way
To the bright Regions of Eternal day.

SLHS

C22

Inscription eroded

SHS

C23

Here lie the remains of SUSANNA the daughter of JOHN & MARY DAY
who departed this Life Aug’st 24th 1784 in the 4th Year of her Age
Death in a moment struck the blow
And took her by surprise
It was God’s will to take her so
To Everlasting Joy

SLHS

C24

To the memory of JAMES WRIGHT he departed this life August the 27th
1786 in the 56th Year of his Age

SLHS B

C25

In memory of ELIZABETH the wife of JAMES WRIGHT she died Septr 12th
1772 aged 42 years
A loving Wife a tender Mother dear
A neighbour good lies Buried here
Her husband’s comfort and his Lifes relief
Once his chief Joy but now his greatest grief.

SLHS

C26

In affectionate remembrance of JOHN VANN, who died February 18th 1867,aged 78 years. MARY wife of the above who died October 18th 1853 aged 59 years .also of their sons THOMAS VANN who died September 23rd 1849 aged 27 years JAMES VANN Corpl 4th L.D who died at Varna September 11th 1854 aged 22 years. HENRY VANN Sergt R.E. who died at the Mauritius,April 7th 1867 aged 30 years.
For if we believe that
Jesus died and rose again
Even so them also which sleep in
Jesus will God bring with him

SHS

C27

In memory of WILLIAM son of JOHN & MARY DAY he died April 10th
1790 aged 27 years
If love or care could death prevent
My days had not so soon been spent
But God alone who thought it best
To take me to a place of rest
But since on earth I can’t remain
I hope to meet in Heaven again

SLHS

C28

Here lieth interr’d the Body of JOHN son of JOHN and MARY DAY who
departed this Life Sept the 2d 1763 in the 33d Year of his Age
A loving Husband a Father dear
A faithful Friend is buried here
MY time is spent my glass is run
My children dear prepare to come

SLHS

C29

In memory of MATTHEW HARRISON who Departed this Life November
the 2d 1781 in the 82d Year of his Age
I loved Wife I loved Children
I loved all Friends
(rest below ground possibly same as next)

SLHS

C30

To the Memory of ALICE wife of MATTHEW HARRISON who departed
this life August the 29th 1770 in the 70th year of her age
I loved Husband I loved Children dear
I loved all Friends living here
But now my Love is gone Above
Hopeing with Christ ne’er to Remove

SLHS

C31

Here Lyeth the body MATTHEW son of of MATTHEW HARRISON by
ALSE his wife who departed this life the 3rd day of January Anno Dom 1745 in the 14 year of his Age
Before that he’d completed forteen years
Tyrranick death did unto him appear
With strict Command all Mortals must obey
And in a moment tooke his life away
But grieve not friends we hope his soul doth rest
In everlasting joys for ever blesst

SLHS

C32

Here lyeth the b…y of THOMAS HOLYOA.. the son of WILLIAM and
MARY HOLYOAKE who Departed this life January 2 Anno Dom 1719 Aged
28 years
While I lived be loved was I
Lamented much when I did d..
I have Pade the de twich all mu.. pa.
.eader repent and make no……

SLHS
worn edges

C33

To the Memory of ELIZABETH, the wife of WILLIAM HARRISON and
daughter of THOMAS FRANCIS of Lamport in the County of Northampton.
She departed this Life June 1st 1803 in the 23rd year of her Age
Praise wrote on Tombs is vainly spent
Our own best deeds leave a monument

SLHS

C34

Sacred to the Memory of HELEN the beloved wife of MORLEY HODGES
LEWIN who died Janry 10th 1865 in the 25th year of her age
If but my fainting heart be blest
With thy sweet spirit for its quest
My God to thee I’ll leave the rest
Thy will be done

SHS

C35

In memory of MARY HARRISON the daughter of THOMAS and SARAH
HARRISON she departed this life Feb y 8th 1780 aged 11 months

SLHS

C36

Here lieth the Body of ELIZABETH FOX daughter of THOS & SARAH
HARRISON who died April 26th 1797 aged 33 years
Oh look & see the age of me
How short my time on Earth
Youth should live in the fear of God
And prepare themselves for Death

SLHS

C37

Here rests the Body of THOMAS FRANKS he departed this Life the 9th of February 1785 aged 58 years. Also of SARAH his wife she departed this Life the 22nd October 1782 aged 47 years

SLHS

C38

Here Lieth the Body of WILLIAM PLUMMER who departed this Life
August ye 12th Anno Dom 1729 aged 57 years. Also the Body of THos
FRANKS son of THOMAS FRANKS by ELIZ: his wife who departed this
Life Nov the 28 Anno Dom 1725 in the 2 year of his Age

SLHS

C39

Here rests the Body of THOMAS FRANKS he departed this life the 20th
November 1746, aged 47 years, Also of ELIZABETH his wife she departed
this Life the 5th June 1783 aged 80 years

SLHS

C40

To the memory of MARY HULL wife of THOs HULL late of Evington and
Mother of the late SARAH FRANKS she died the 8 of May 1808 aged 71
years

Slhs

C41

To the memory of SARAH wife of THOMAS FRANKS who departed this
life July the 24th 1795 aged 34 years
No mortal man could me release
Nor mitigate my pain
But only Christ my Lord and……
…………………for my sins w……

SLHS

C42

In affectionate remembrance of ELIZA widow of the late THOMAS ROBY
(of Castle Donnington) who departed this life January 1 1896, aged 84 years
also of JOHN ROBY LEWIN and MARY ELIZABETH ROBY LEWIN grandchildren of the above, who died in their infancy.
“Not gone from memory; not gone from Love
But gone to their father’s home above”

SHS

C43

In loving memory of ELIZA the beloved wife of MORLEY HODGES
LEWIN, who died January 15th 1902 aged 66 years
“…….Breaks”

SHS

C44

In ever loving memory of HARRIET WARD who departed this life March
28th 1913, A….82 years
….Peace

SHS
W Allsop
Harboro

C45

In ever loving memory of THOMAS UVDALE LINGEN beloved husband of
ROSE ANNIE LINGEN died Sept 25th 1916 aged 64 years also of ROSE
ANNIE beloved wife of the above died March 30th 1934 aged 79 years.
“To live in the hearts of those we love is not to died”
“Thy will be done”

MHS

C46

……………..the……………….abeth………………….daughtr …….m HARDYMN …………..HIS WIFE………………Departed this life……….Dec the 10th An Dom 1741. In the 20th year of her age

SLHS

C47

In loving memory of JAMES WILLIAM FOLWELL who departed this life
August 26th 1908 aged 41 years also ANNIE ELIZABETH wife of the above died June 24th 1951 aged 80 years Also of HERBERT son of the above who fell asleep in Action April 24th 1917 (At Salonica) aged 19 years
Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.
“Behold he that taketh away who can hinder him
Who will say unto him What doest thou.”
Jos 1x.12.

SLHS
H Smith
Burton

C48

In affectionate remembrance of MARY the beloved wife of WILLIAM
COLLINSON SMITH of Leicester who died February 13th 1884 in the 84th year of her age

MHS

C49

Sacred to the memory of SUSANNA third daughter of JOHN & ANN
TEEAR who departed this life September 18th 1833 in the 28th year of her Age

SLHS

C50

Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH late wife of THOMAS MARSON
who departed this life March the 20th 1830 aged 29 years. And in memory of ELIZA, daughter of THOMAS & ELIZABETH MARSON who died 17th of
January 1830 aged 5 months.
Dear Friends prepare thyselves to die,
For life is short and death is nigh:
In health and strength put not your trust
The strongest mortal is but dust.

SLHS

C51

Sacred to the memory of JOHN TEEAR who departed this life March 31st
1826 in the 61st year of his Age. Also in memory of JOHN son of JOHN and
ANN TEEAR who died in his infancy.
A sudden change!. I in a moment fell!
And had not time to bid my friend farewell
Think nothing strange death happens unto all
My lot’s today tomorrow you may fall

SLHS

C52

In affectionate remembrance of JOHN BALL born the 18th of June 1787 Died the 25th of April 1827
“Prepare to meet thy God”

SLHS

C53

In loving memory of WALTER JOHN BARNES who died 17th October 1961
aged 77 years also MARTHA ELLEN wife of the above who died 27th April
1917 aged 35 years and infant son WALTER died 7th October 1911 aged 10 weeks. EMILY ELIZABETH second wife of the above who died 29th May 1967 aged 84 years
At Rest

GHS

C54

In loving memory of NORA EVELYN beloved daughter of ALFRED &
EMMA PEBERDY who died October 3rd 1914 aged 19 years also
REGINALD ARTHUR son of the above who fell in action at Lens June 28th
1917 aged 24 years, buried at Noeux les Mines France.
“At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them”
In loving memory of DORIS ANN PEBERDY died 11th February 1984 also
her husband LEONARD ALFRED PEBERDY died 9th December 1998
GEOFFREY LEONARD PEBERDY died 22nd March 1994 aged 63 years

Marble Cross
Marble Plaque(1)
Marble Plaque(2)

C54a

In loving memory of EMMA JOANNA wife of JAMES GORDON CHENNELL born Jany 22nd 1862, died Novr 3rd 1915
At Rest

SC with
kerb

C55

In Loving memory of EMMA the beloved wife of JOHN THOMPSON who
passed away suddenly July 11th 1921 aged 63 years
“In the midst of life we are in death”
also of JOHN THOMPSON husband of the above who died Nov 8th 1929
aged 70 years
“The day thou gavest, Lord is ended”

MHS
H Smith
Burton

C56

In loving memory of her Dear VERA aged 24
Brief Life is here our portion

Marble
plaque/urn

C57

In loving memory of ISABEL ELIZABETH beloved wife of ERNEST T
WALKER who died 28th December 1926
“Watch and pray”

GC

C58

In loving memory of THEODORE WALKER born 19th December 1845 died
24th November 1928
Thou Lord only makest me dwell in safety.

GC

C59

In loving memory of ROBERT WYNNE STANLEY WALKER M.A MD died Aug 22nd 1922 aged 39 years.
To die is Gain

GC

C60

In loving memory of J.G.RICHARDSON (Nan) died April 16th 1935 aged 67 years.
She loved Much

SC

C61

In loving memory of BEATRICE ANNIE eldest daughter of THOMAS
FRANKS and DRUSILLA GILBERT died 14th March 1907 aged 25 years.
At Rest
Also of DRUSILLA the beloved wife of THOMAS FRANKS GILBERT died
24th Feb 1938 aged 77 years.
Her gain, our Loss

BMHS

C62

In loving memory of THOMAS FRANKS GILBERT, died 2nd March 1941
aged 82 years
At Rest

MHS

C63

In loving memory of WILLIAM JACKSON who died May 25th 1902 aged 84 years.
“Say ye to the righteous,it shall be well with you”
Also of MARY JANE wife of the above died Feby 4th 1917 aged 73 years

SHS

C64

No stone

None

C65

In loving memory of GEORGE HARRISON who died at Great Glen Oct 22nd 1901 aged 47 years
“Thy will be done”

SHS

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