Section J - Memorials inside the church

J1

Near this spot the interred remains of ANTHONY JAMES KECK of Stoughton Grange Esq who with unsullied integrity represented in Parliament, for many Years the Boroughs of Leicester and Newton in Lancashire, and both in publick and in private life, justly acquired, and retained the Respect and Esteem of all acquainted with him.
To these his loss was severe, to his Family irreparable; he departed this life aged 42, and was deposited Feby. 28th1782 in the adjoining Family burying –place: near the remains of his lamented Mother, ANNE, Sister and heiress of WILLIAM BUSBYof Stoughton Grange Esq. He married ELIZ’H second daughter of PETE’R LEGH of Lyme Esq and by her had six Children of whom PETER ROB’T ANTHONY died an infant and was buried here January 11th 1768. ELIZABETH, who died also an Infant, and was buried here February 5th 1773. ANTHONY PETER BEAUMONT, who died young and was buried here, March 14th 1777

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J2

Also, PEERS- ANTHONY KECK of Stoughton Grange Esq’r who died unmarried aged 28, and was buried here March 12th 1797. Emulous of the bright Example bequeathed to him by his Father; he was snatched from his Friends and the World, in the early exercise of genuine Benevolence: But the tender Sorrows of all who knew him, of a surviving brother, and of this neighbourhood: which could well appreciate his many excellent and endearing Qualities, will long record the sacred truth of this mournful Testimony

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J3

Within the…and the…rest the…….beloved by him in the …are deposited the mortal remains of GEL ANTHONY LEGH KECK Esq of Bank Hall in the county of Lancaster and of Stoughton grange in this township. He represented the county of Leicester in nine parliaments and the long continuance of this delegated trust sufficiently attests the confidence of his constituents during that most eventful period between the years 1797and 1831.When uprooted thrones and desecrated altars convulsed other countries and endangered the safety of our own. Amidst such times he evinced an unshaken fidelity to his King his country and his God: and in 1831 relinquished all public duties save only the command of the Leicestershire Yeomanry Regiment which he had held from the date of its original formation in 1802.
In the more congenial scenes of private life brightened by an approving conscience he calmly prepared himself for another and better world: humbly hoping for future and eternal happiness by a steadfast faith in the mercies of God. Through the mediation of our redeeming Saviour Jesus Christ Ob’t Sept 4th 1860, aetat 86.
“Blessed are the dead that did in the Lord”
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In affectionate memory of him whose patriotic and useful life is here recorded. This church was restored from the foundation of his nephew Major the Hon’ble HENRY LITTLETON POWYS KECK

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J4

Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH second daughter of ROB’T VERNON ATHERTON Esqr of Atherton Hall in the county of Lancaster: and the beloved wife of G A LEGH KECK Esqr of Bank Hall in the same county and of Stoughton Grange
in this township Obit 21st January 1837 aetat 63. Exemplary in the discharge of every duty she lived without an enemy and died universally lamented, leaving a memory mournfully embalmed by the sorrow of a bereaved husband: and of very many surviving friends with a deep conviction of religious truths she enjoyed the hope of a blessed immortality through a firm faith in the atoning merits of a crucified Redeemer and in the mercies of Almighty God . Oh reader may we emulate her bright example and by a corresponding faith and practice here may we participate in her hopes of eternal happiness hereafter.

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J5

In affectionate remembrance of Major The Hon’ble HENRY LITTLETON POWYS KECK of Stoughton Grange late 60th Rifles founder of The Soldiers Daughters Home at Hampstead. Fifth son of THOMAS 2nd BARON LILFORD and his wife HENRIETTA MARIA eldest daughter of ROBERT VERNON ATHERTON of Atherton Hall Lancashire Born March 29th 1812 Died July 10th 1863
Also of MARGARETTE MATILDA his wife, 2nd daughter of JOHN BANCHO ESQ’r who died June 21st1845 and was buried at Eglish in Ireland
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“The Lord knoweth them that are his”
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In the church-yard lie the precious mortal remains of this true soldier of the cross
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The fight well fought, the victory won
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Noble in bearing, impetuous by nature, he learned to know himself and his great captain and submitted as a little child to the humbling doctrines of the Gospel
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Strict in discipline, his heart was tender, his love strong as death. In all the trials of a soldiers’ life, duty was his single aim and his joy. And when called to a position of wealth and influence he endeavoured only to let his light shine before men that they might glorify his fatherwhich is in heaven.
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Many mourned the sudden quenching of that light many will rise up and call him blessed when “The trumpet shall sound and the dead be raised incorruptible”

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J6

In affectionate remembrance of HARRY LEYCESTER POWYS-KECK of Stoughton Grange and of “The Knoll” Kingston Hill Surrey eldest son of the HON’ble HENRY LITTLETON POWYS-KECK and Sheriff of Leicestershire for the year 1871. Born 16th October 1841 died 20th April 1912

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J7

In loving remembrance of THOMAS CHARLES LEYCESTER POWYS-KECK of Stoughton Grange B.A.Oxford. Late 7th & 5th Battns The King’s Royal Rifle Corps eldest son of THOMAS BANCHO POWYS-KECK 60th Rifles and grandson of Major the HON’ble HENRY LITTLETON POWYS-KECK 60th Rifles of Stoughton Grange Born 12th August 1871 Died 4th April 1931.
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Loved by all who knew him. A kind and generous friend a true sportsman, he played the game
Jesus said
“I am the resurrection and the live and he that believeth in me shall never die”

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J8

Here lye the remains of THOMAS FARNHAM Esq Teller of the exchequer in the Reign of Queen Mary, who having purchased this mannour of Stoughton left it to his daughter KATHERINE (afterwards married to Sir THOMAS BEAUMONT Knight) died September the 4th 1562 and HELLEN his widow daughter of ROGER CHALONER Esq and lastly wife of FRANCIS SAUNDERS of Welford in the county of Northampton Esqr. She died January 8th 1569. In grateful remembrance of these their worthy ancestors this Tomb decayed by Time & defaced by sacrilegious hands was re-edified & repaired by the direction of ARABELLA & CHRISTIANA BEAUMONT & WILIAM BUSBY 1739

large alabaster tomb with effigies

J9

In affectionate remembrance of THE HON MARIA POWYS-KECK youngest surviving daughter of Admiral Sir JOHN GORE K.C.B. and widow of The Hon HENRY LITTLETON POWYS KECK lord of this manor she died 8th March 1902 aged 82
“I know in whom I have believed”

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J10

This monument is erected to ye memory of Admiral BASIL BEAUMONT who was lost in the Great Storm to ye inexpressable grief of his relations to whome he gave the highest proofs of friendship. He was a publick loss and universally lamented, never was found in any one person more virtues & perfections than he was blessed with. He was the fifth son of Sr HENRY BEAUMONT Bart borne in ye year 1669 Lost Nov 27 1703
This monument was put up by his sister ANNE BEAUMONT 1738

slate and marble plaque

J11

Sacred to the memory of Sir GEORGE BEAUMONT Baronet descended from an Ancient & Illustrious Family to which he was a new ornament by his own distinguished merit. He represented the town of Leicester in nine successive parliaments and bore publick offices in the English Reign of that excellent Princess Queen Anne. But, not, changing with the times he lost all but his seat in Parliament. The reward of an unbiased attachment to the Interest of Britain disinterested, Just, Steady, Intrepid. He possessed every virtue that adorns a publick station. Easy of access, affable, humane, beneficent , he exercised all the qualities amiable in private life.Of an understanding quick & lively, of a judgement clear & penetrating. In conversation 0bliging, polite, entertaining. A Patron of the Poor, a friend of Humane Kind. He lived beloved and dyed lamented April 9th 1737 aged 73
His sisters ARABELLA & CHRISTIANA BEAUMONT & his nephew WILLIAM BUSBY, that so noble an example may be remembered & imitated, have caused this monument to be erected

marble monument

J12

Neere to this place lyeth interred ye body of SR THOMAS BEAUMONT of Stawton in the Co of Leces: Knight who dyed the 27 of Novemb: 1614. Dame KATHERINE his wife, daughter and heire of THOMAS FARNHAM of Stawton aforesaid Esqr (she dyed the 10 of May 1621. Leaving issue 3 sones and 7 daughters) viz. Sr HENRY BEAMOUNT sonne and heire, married ELIZABETH daughter of Sr WILLIAM TURPIN of Knaptost : FARNHAN BEAMOUNT second sonne: THOMAS BEAMOUNT third sonne: ELIZABETH wife to Sr JOHN ASHBURNHAM , after wife to Sr THOMAS RICHARDSONE Lord Cheif Justice of Ye King’s Bench FRANCIS wife to SR WOLSTON DIXIE, ANNE wife to JOHN DILLON: HELLEN lived unmaried: ISABELL wife to HUGH SNAZELL: JANE wife to WILLIAM TEMPLE: MARY wife to RICHARD PARAMORE This monument was erected at the care and cost of the Lady ELIZABETH RICHARDSON Baronis of Cramond there eldest daughter:Ano 1631

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J13

Sacred to the memory of JOHN WILKINSON who departed this life on the 21st February 1857 aged 58. He was for 45 years a most faithful and respected member of the establishment at Staughton Grange this tablet was erected by G.A.L. KECK Esq.
In grateful remembrance of this unwearied services and in testimony of sincere grief for the loss of so true and valued an attendant and friend

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J14

Here lieth the Body of ANNA KIRKE Daughter of Mr JOHN CUTLER she departed this life 3 of August 1744 in the 85th year of her age. Having lived 56 years in the LADY BEAUMONT’S family greatly esteem’d.

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J15

Here lieth interred the body of WILLIAM BUSBY Esq’r son of WILLIAM BUSBY Esq’rr by KATHERINE his wife, daughter of Sr HENRY BEAUMONT Bart by Dame ELIZABETH his wife who departed this life the 2d day of June Anno Dom 1742 aged 35 years

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J16

Here lieth interred the body of CHRISTIANA BEAUMONT youngest daughter of Sir HENRY BEAUMONT Bart by Dame ELIZABETH his wife, she departed this life 28th day of February MDCCXLV

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J17

Here lieth interred the body of ANNE BEAUMONT second daughter of Sr HENRY BEAUMONT Bart by Dame ELIZABETH his wife she departed this life the 29th day of September MDCCLIII

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J18

Here lieth interred the body of ARABELLA BEAUMONT sixth daughter of Sr HENRY BEAUMONT Bart by Dame ELIZABETH his wife she departed this life the 7th day February MDCCLIV

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J19

Here lieth the remains of Sr GEORGE BEAUMONT Baronet who died April 9th 1737 aged 73. Here also was interr: Sir HENRY BEAUMONT great grandfather to the above named Sir GEORGE who died in April 1646 aged 62

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J20

Here lyes the body of the Lady ELIZABETH BEAUMONT widow of Sr HENRY BEAUMONT of Stoughton Grange Bart & daughter of GEORGE FARMER ESQ who departed this life the 30th of September Anno Dni 1727 in the 80th her of her age

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J21

Here lyeth interred the body of ELIZABETH BEAUMONT eldest daughter of Sr HENRY BEAUMONT of Staughton Bart by Dame ELIZABETH his wife who departed this life Feb ye 5th Anno Dom 1726 in the 56 year of her age
Sir THOMAS BEAUMONT great great grandfather to the above named ELIZABETH died November 27th 1614 aged 58 & was buried here.

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J22

Here lies the body of Sir THOMAS BEAUMONT Bart who departed this life the 5th day of December 1690 in the 27th year of his age

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J23

Hic jacet DIANA BEAUMONT tertia filia HENRICI BEAUMONT Equitis et Baronetti et ELIZABETHAE uxoris quae obit quarto die Novembris MDCXCIV

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J24

Here lieth the body of HENRY BUSBY son of WILLIAM BUSBY Gent & KATHERINE his wife who deceased June 27th1713 etat one month one day

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J25

Here lieth the body of KATHERINE BUSBY daughter of WM BUSBY Esq by KATHERINE his wife ,daughter of Sr HENRY BEAUMONT Bart by Dame ELIZABETH his wife she departed this life May ye 10 Anno Doni 1725 in the 18th year of her Age

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J26

Here lies the body of Sir HENRY BEAUMONT Bar’t who departed this life the 27th of January 1688 in the 57th year of his age

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J27

Hic jacet Dom THO: BEAUMONT Bar.et Paterfamilias Dec AUG ii AN: Dom 1676

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J28

Hic jacet GULIELMUS BEAUMONT immaturus ob’die May 14 AN.DOM 1675

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J29

Here lies ELIZABETH BUSBY daughter of WILLIAM BUSBY by KATHERINE his wife who departed this life April 22 Anno Dni 1726 in the 17th year of her age

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J30

GEORGE ANTHONY LEGH KECK died 4th September 1860 aged 86

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J31

ELIZABETH LEGH KECK died 21st January 1837 aged 63

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J32

PEERS ANTHONY KECK died 2nd March 1797 aged 28

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J33

ANTHONY JAMES KECK died 28th of February 1782 aged 42

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