Section A of the churchyard

Graves in Section A being transcribed
MIs - Section A
Grave No
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Inscription
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Type and Mason
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A1
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In loving memory of ROSAMOND LEONA beloved daughter of JOHN H.S.& J WAGSTAFF Born May 12th 1899. Died May 1st 1900
Safe in the arms of Jesus
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slate headstone
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A2
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In ever loving memory of our dear father and mother JOHN H S WAGSTAFF who passed away July 2 1923 aged 72 and JESSIE his wife who fell asleep January 22nd 1930 aged 71
Their end was peace
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granite headstone
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A3
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No inscription could be seen
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slate headstone - face down
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A4
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No inscription could be seen
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slate headstone - face down
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A5
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In loving memory of SARAH the beloved wife of WILLIAM HORNBUCKLE born October 16th 1856 died October 21st 1906
Therefore be ye also ready
For in such an hour as ye think not
The son of man cometh”
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slate cross
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A6
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In loving memory of NELLIE SMITH born 11th June 1879 died 31st January 1957 also her son ALFRED BERNARD LESLIE SMITH the beloved husband of VERA died 16th December 1957 aged 56 years, also VERA CRANE the beloved wife of LESLIE died 12th September 1959 aged 57 years
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granite headstone with kerb
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A7
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Peace
In loving memory of GEORGE WILLIAM SPENCER died Sept 24th 1955 aged 71 also LEAH beloved wife of the above died Dec 5th 1973 aged 75
Reunited
In loving memory of WILLIAM SPENCER 1929-1989
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slate headstone with kerb
also small plaque
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A8
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To the memory of THOMAS WATTS son of GEORGE and MARY WATTS who died FEBRUARY 8th 1860 aged 77 years.
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”
Verse Timothy C 1st V 15th
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slate headstone
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A9
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In affectionate remembrance of JOHN WILLIAM only and beloved son of WILLIAM & ELIZth WATTS of Oadby who died March 11 1860 aged 14 years.
“Mourn not for me my parents dear
I am not dead but sleeping here
Short was my time, long is my rest
God takes them first whom he loves best”
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slate headstone
J Priestnall, Leicester
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A10
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Erected to the memory of MARY WATTS daughter of GEORGE and MARY WATTS who died February 11th 1844 in the 67th year of her age
She loved peace and quietness
That near this stone doth lie
Whose soul we hope has gone to rest
To live in heavenly joy.
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slate headstone
Bettoney, Oadby
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A11
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Respice Einem
Here lieth interred the body of ANN the wife of WILLIAM MEADOWS she departed this life the 20th day of February in the year of our Lord 1751 aged 55 years
O! cruel death that would no longer spare
This loving wife and tender mother dear
Great is the loss to those who are left behind
But she no doubt eternal bliss will find.
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slate headstone
J Lewin Fecit
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A12
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To the memory of WILLIAM MEADOWS who departed this life the 8th day of Dec’r 1771 aged 75 years
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slate headstone
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A13
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Here lieth the body of GRACE relict of BENJAMIN SIMPKIN and wife of THOMAS SPENCER she departed this life the 9th day of August 1747 aged 57 years
A loving wife a mother dear
A faithful friend lies burid here
My time is past my glass is run
My children dear prepare to come
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slate headstone
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A14
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Here lieth interred the body of THOMAS SPENCER Junr who departed this life the 18th day of November in the year of our Lord 1764 aged 65 years
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slate headstone
D.K.
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A15
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To the memory of MARY HOLE who died the seventh day of July one thousand eight hundred fifty four
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slate headstone
E Ward, Oadby
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A16
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Sacred to the memory of RICHARD HOLE who departed this life the 18th of June 1814 aged 75 years also of ANNE, his wife, who died December the 8th 1815 aged 87 years.
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slate headstone
Kirk
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A17
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In memory of THOMAS son of RICHARD HOLE by ANN his wife. He departed this life the 27th Nov’r 1773 aged 4 years 11 months.
Of such is the kingdom of heaven
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slate headstone
Lumadge Sculp
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A18
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In memory of SAMUEL OLIVER who departed this life August 1. 1786 aged 85 years
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slate headstone
Lumadge Sculp
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A19
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Near this spot is deposited the body of SARAH OLIVER the last survivor of the children of SAMUEL OLIVER. whose remains are interred in the adjoining grave; She closed a long and exemplary life on the 6th day of Dec’r 1825; at the advanced age of 87 years
Universally respected
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granite headstone
Kirk
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A20
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In loving memory of WILLIAM HOBBY who died Ascension Day 1913
Grant him O Lord eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him
Also CLARA wife of the above died Jan 11th 1934
Faithful unto death
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slate cross
J Bland, Uppingham, Le'ster
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