Monumental Inscriptions of
St George Church, and Churchyard, Benenden from a book,
published in 1889 by Rev Francis Haslewood, Rector of St Matthew's Church, Ipswich.
Kindly typed up by Pat
Tritton
In the Church nos. 1 to 26
Chancel.
1. (On the glass of east window). In honour of God and in affectionate
remembrance of his father and mother, John and Isabel HARDY. G.H.
mdccclxii.
2. (On the reredos). To the glory of God, and in thankful remembrance
of fifty years of happiness granted to our parents, 1838-1888.
3. (Brass on chancel arch, north side, close to pulpit). In memory of
Richard FARLEY, who having been parish clerk and sexton of Benenden for
27 years, died suddenly on the 12th February 1874, aged 57. The Vicar of
the parish, William John EDGE, hereby records his grief for the loss of
one whom he greatly esteemed, and who for nearly sixteen years was his
constant and faithful assistant in all the services of this house of
God.
North Chancel.
4. (Marble monument against north window). Sacred to the memory of
Thomas Hallett HODGES of Hempstead Place in this parish, Esq. High
Sheriff of the county of Kent in the year 1786, who died June 23, 1801
aged 47 years. And of Dorothy Hodges his wife (youngest daughter of
William CARTWRIGHT of Marnham in the county of Nottingham, Esq) who died
January 21, 1800 aged 48. They left five surviving children, Thomas Law
Hodges of Hempstead Place, Esq; Henry Hodges, B.A. of Trinity College,
Cambridge; Edmund Hodges; Ann Elizabeth Hodges; and Julia Frances
Hodges. Their second son, John Hodges, died on board the Warley East
Indiaman, on his passage from Madras to China, October 9, 1793 aged 16
years. And their fourth son, Francis Willoughby Hodges, third Lieutenant
of His Majesty’s frigate Diana, died of the yellow fever on board of
that ship in the West Indies, July 15, 1800 aged 17 years. Three of
their children died in their infancy, and are buried in the same vault
with their father and mother, viz: George Hodges, who died March 25,
1784 aged 14 days; Charles Hodges who died April 7, 1786 aged 1 month
and 21 days; Caroline Dorothy Hodges who died October 26, 1791 aged 1
month and 6 days.
5. (White marble tablet on black ground). Sacred to the memory of
Rebecca, wife of Thomas Law HODGES, Esq. of Hemsted in this parish, only
child of Sir Roger TWISDEN, Bart, of Bradbourne Park in East Malling,
who died a short time before her birth. She was the last survivor of
that ancient family, born at Bradbourne January 5th 1780, married
February 16th 1802, died at Hemsted February 2nd, 1843. Her affectionate
duty to widowed mother, her love for her husband and children, and her
active sympathy with the sufferings of the afflicted and the needy, were
sanctified by an unfailing trust in the merits of her Saviour, and the
deepest resignation to the divine will. (Arms below: Or, 3 crescents sa.
on a canton of the second a ducal crown of the first. Motto: Praevisa
mala periunt).
6. (White marble tablet on black ground). Sacred to the memory of
Thomas Law HODGES, Esq. of Hemsted, deputy lieutenant of the county of
Kent, Justice of the Peace for the counties of Kent & Sussex,
chairman of the quarter sessions for many years and major in the West
Kent Militia. He represented the county and subsequently to the passing
the reform bill the western division in five parliaments. He married in
1802 Rebecca, only child of Sir Roger TWISDEN, Bart, and had issue
Thomas Twisden Hodges, Esq. who married first, Mary Ann Floretta
CHANDLESS and secondly Rosa WILSON, widow of General Sir W. NOTT, K.C.B.
Anne Rebecca, wife of Cook Tylden PATTENSON, Esq; Frances Dorothy, wife
of the Honourable Robert FORBES; Caroline Cordelia Hodges; Julia
Elizabeth, wife of the Revd. W.M. Smith MARRIOTT; Katharine, wife of
William PEARETH, Esq; Charlotte Lydia, wife of Edward Barrett CURTIES,
Esq; Francis, Frederick George & Owen, who all three died in
infancy. A true patriot, a kind and liberal landlord, an unfailing
friend to the poor, faithful in every relation of public and private
life, he served his generation according to the will of God, and now
rests in sure and certain hope of a blessed resurrection, through the
merits of his redeemer, born June 3rd, 1776, died May 14th 1857.
"He that believeth in me hath everlasting life". John c.6,
v.47.
7. (Same as last tablet). Floretta Mary Ann, only daughter of Thomas
CHANDLESS, of York Place, London, Esq., the beloved wife of Thomas
Twisden HODGES, Esq., born August 28th 1797, died at Sandgate April 18th
1849, leaving no issue. Her devoted affection for her husband, her
extensive and unostentatious charities to the sick and distressed poor,
will never be forgotten by those who knew her well. May our blessed
redeemer reward her in his heavenly kingdom. Her mortal remains are
placed in the family vault in this church, awaiting a joyful
resurrection.
8. (On the floor behind the organ). Here lyes the body of Edward
GULDEFORD of Hempsted, Esq. who dyed the 4 of September 1678. And Anne
Guldeford his wife, daughter of Sir Robert THROCKMORTON of Coughton in
the county of Warwick, who died ye 3 of December 1710. Requiescant in
Pace. (Parish register: Dame Anna Mariah Guldeford, widow).
9. Here lyes the body of Dame Mary FORTESCUE, widow of Sir Edward
Fortescue of Bragnam, who dyed the 30th of June 1693. Requiescant in
Pace. (Register has: 1694 July ye 10th. Dame Mary Ffortescue, widow).
South Chancel.
10. (Mural brass). Under this stone doeth lye buried ye body of Edmond
GIBBON late of this parish of Benninden, who dyed ye last of January in
Anno Dni. 1607. Who was ye principall founder of ye free scole of
Benninden and gave the livinge that thereto belongeth.
11. (East window). A memorial of thanksgiving June 12 1867.
J.S.H.C.M.W.H. (On the occasion of the marriage of Hon. John Stewart
HARDY).
12. (Window). In memory of Jane Isabel HARDY, born March 16th 1843,
died June 21st 1862.
13. (On south wall). P. SCHEEMAKERS, Sculptor, Anno Domini 1750. Near
this place are deposited the remains of the Right Honourable Sir John
NORRIS of Hempstead, who after fifty years faithful service in the Royal
Navy, attained the supreme Command, with the rank of Admiral of the
Fleet & Vice Admiral of England. It is but bare justice to his
memory to say, since so much at least may be said with the strictest
truth, that there never breathed a better Seaman, a greater Officer, a
braver Man, a more zealous Wellwisher to the present Establishment, nor
consequently a truer Englishman than this Sir John Norris.
14. (There is a marble bust above the monument, and beneath the
inscription: Arms: Quarterly, argent and gules, a fret or; impaling Arg.
a cross sa. between four Cornish choughs ppr. Crest: A Cornish chough
rising ppr. Curiously the date of his death is not given, but Hasted
III, p.83 says, Sir John Norris, Knt., died May 13, 1749, leaving issue
by Elizabeth his wife, daughter of Matthew, Lord AYLMER, 4 sons, of whom
John Norris Esq., his eldest, succeeded him here, and resided at Hemsted).
15. (Beneath the foregoing). Sacred to the beloved memory of Mrs
Sarah NORRIS, daughter of the Right Honourable Sir John Norris. The
delight and constant source of inexpressible happiness to all who knew
her. Her soul was delivered from this earthly prison on January 19th
1762 in the 50th year of her age, to receive the reward of the righteous
in the paradise of God. Reader, if a life who uniform pursuit was every
virtue that could adorn her sex, if an illustrious example of uncommon
piety in a dissipated age, if a brightest elegance of manners with the
warmest benevolence of soul mark the character of a woman worthy to be
recorded to posterity, here let the tear drop and hence receive the
accomplished portrait of female excellence. Her afflicted nephew, John
AMBROSE, of Mount Ambrose in the county of Dublin, and Kingdom of
Ireland, caused this to be inserted, to perpetuate his irreparable loss,
and in testimony of his affection for the memory of the best of women.
Anno nostrae salutis 1791.
16. (Window). To the memory of Edith Elizabeth GRAHAM, born January
31st 1847, died January 8th 1875.
South aisle
17. Sacred to the memory of John Samuel LAZONBY, Esq. who practised as a
surgeon etc. for many years in this parish. He died November 3rd AD
1835, aged 43 years. This tablet is erected by his friends and
neighbours, who will long deplore the loss of one so distinguished for
his professional skill, zeal and benevolence, so highly respected for
his integrity and morals, and so endeared to all by his amiable manners
, his unostentatious charity and his unaffected piety.
18. (Brass plate beneath a window). This window is erected in
affectionate remembrance of Thomas & Sarah NEVE, AD 1868.
19. Sacred to the memory of Frederick BOYS, the 6th son of the Revd.
Daniel Boys, vicar of this parish, and Sarah Rider his wife, who
departed this life on the 13th March 1844, aged 24 years.
20. Sacred to the memory of the Revd. Daniel BOYS, M.A. of St Johns
College, Cambridge. 51 years vicar of this parish and 47 years vicar of
Brookland in this county, who died September 11th 1857 aged 80 years.
Also of Sarah Rider, widow of the above named Daniel Boys, she died
August 4th 1863 aged 79 years.
21. Sacred to the memory of Daniel BOYS, eldest son of the above
named Daniel Boys, and late of this parish and of Finchley Road,
Hampstead, who departed this life 23rd October 1873 aged 65 years. His
strict integrity, combined with his many virtues, endeared him to all
who knew him.
22. (Ornamental brass plate on the wall). The body and chancel of
this church, being much dilapidated, were to a great extent rebuilt
beautified and with the exception of the font, entirely refurbished in
the years of our Lord 1861 and 1862 at the sole expense of The Right
Honourable Gathorne HARDY, MP of Hemsted Park in this parish. The church
was reopened for Divine service Easter Day A.D. 1862 and the inhabitants
of Benenden, desirous to record their gratitude to God and their deep
sense of obligation to their benefactor for this good work, have erected
this tablet as a memorial to future generations. August A.D. 1866.
23. In memory of Mary, wife of Thomas HUNT and one of the daughters
of Anthony PAUL of Halden in this county. She departed this life in the
month of January 1759. Thomas Hunt above named who departed this life in
the month of May 1783. Philadelphia, wife of Paul Hunt, who departed
this life in the month of October 1792. Rebecca MAGDALEN, widow of the
above named Thomas Hunt, who departed this life in the month of May
1805, and of Paul Hunt, above named, who departed this life without
issue, in the month of May 1826 aged 71 years. He was the only child of
Thomas Hunt by Mary his wife and the only surviving descendant of
Anthony Paul.
Tower.
24. (Brass in front of ringing floor). The west window of this church
was erected in memory of Thomas Law HODGES, Esq. by the tenantry on the
Hemsted estate, AD 1866.
25. This church was ruined by a storm of thunder and lightning 30th
December 1672 and rebuilt 1677 and finished in the year 1678. Stephen
SHARPEIGH, Gent, Richard CRYER, Churchwardens; Richard SHARPE, Gent,
Thomas HUNT, Sidemen; James MUNN, John CHITTENDEN, Churchwardens for the
year 1713. (On the fly leaf of the Parish Register, which begins 1653,
is this entry: July 21 1678 first child baptised in the new church).
North aisle.
26. Sacred to the memory of Richard DAVIS, Esquire, of this parish who
departed this life 13th November 1828 aged 72 years, and of Margaret,
relict of the above, who departed this life 28th May 1847 aged 84 years.
In the churchyard nos. 27 to 326
27. East of the church (within enclosed ground). An unspotted life
is old age. Harold GATHORNE-HARDY, born 24th March 1850, died 11th June
1881. "He that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he
live".
28. "He giveth His beloved sleep". Jane Isabel HARDY, born
March 16 1843, died June 21, 1862.
29. Sacred to the memory of Thomas MANWARING of this parish who died
November 28th 1849, aged 50 years.
30. Sacred to the memory of Edward GOWER, son of Edward and Elizabeth
Gower of this parish, who died June 17th 1823 aged 63 years. Also Mary
their daughter, who died May 16th 1835 aged 68 years. Also Elizabeth
their daughter, who died February 25th 1836 aged 71 years.
31. In memory of Edward GOWER, Senior, late of this parish, who died
4th July 1804 aged 68 years. Also Elizabeth his wife, who died 18th July
1794 aged 65 years. John their son died 15th June 1767 aged 4 years.
Their surviving issue: Edward, Elizabeth, Mary and Ann. As also John,
his son (by Elizabeth his second wife, whom he left surviving), who died
in his infancy. Likewise near this place are buried in one grave the
father and mother of the said Edward Gower, who died nearly at the same
time. Also their sons George, John, Robert and his wife.
32. Sacred to the memory of Robert SHOOBRIDGE, who died November 26th
1874 aged 79 years.
33. Sarah, wife of Robert Shoobridge of this parish, who died May 9th
1828 aged 39 years. Left issue surviving 5 sons and 1 daughter, viz:
Thomas, George, Robert, James, Charles and Silvester.
34. Sacred to the memory of Robert SHOOBRIDGE of this parish who died
May 10th 1848 aged 81 years, leaving a widow, four sons and two
daughters, viz: Richard, John, Robert, Samuel, Mary and Sarah. Also of
Sarah, wife of the above who died February 23rd 1854 aged 84 years.
35. In memory of William SHOOBRIDGE who died 26th June 1819 aged 46
years. Also of Philadelphia his wife who died 7th April 1845 aged 77
years.
36. Sarah SHOOBRIDGE died November 22 1781 aged 1 year and 10 months.
37. In memory of James, son of Joseph and Ann SHOOBRIDGE of this
parish who died the 21st of May 1825 aged 10 months and 10 days.
38. (Upright cross). Charles NEVE, late curate of Woolston, eldest
son of Richard and Emma Neve, born December 15 1858, entered into rest
March 12 1886. "Watch and pray".
39. In memory of Charles MARSHALL, M.A., Vicar of St Bride’s, Fleet
Street for 36 years, and Prebendary of St Paul’s, who died 29th of
January 1883 in the 80th year of his age. And of Sarah Elizabeth, his
wife, who died at her residence, Ripley Court, Surrey on the 4th of
August 1883 in her 72nd year. "I know that my redeemer liveth".
Job XIX 25.
40a. In memory of Francis BOYS, born 31st May 1821, died 10th October
1878.
40b. In affectionate remembrance of Daniel BOYS, the eldest son of
the late Reverend Daniel Boys, for many years vicar of this parish, born
28th August 1808, died 23rd October 1873.
41. Erected to the memory of John DUNGEY, late of Maidstone, who
departed this life July 8th 1831 aged 63 years. Also Ann, wife of the
above, who departed this life January 28th 1830 aged 60 years. "And
as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the
judgement". This stone was erected by order of his sole executor,
Mr John KIRBY of Maidstone, victualler.
42. "Our days upon earth are a shadow". Job. 8 Chap. 9 Ver.
Sacred to the memory of Jane, wife of Owen SOUTHON, who died December
4th 1852 aged 24 years, leaving a husband and one son, viz: James
Shoobridge, aged 16 months, to lament the loss of an affectionate wife
and a kind mother. Also of the above named James Shoobridge Southon,
born August 7th 1851 died April 16th 1855. "The Lord gave, and the
Lord hath taken away: blessed be the name of the Lord". Job. 1
Chap. xii Ver.
43. In memory of Jane, the kind and affectionate wife of James
SHOOBRIDGE of this parish, who died on March the 3rd 1847 aged 71 years.
Also the above named James Shoobridge, who died on May the 4th 1853,
aged 77 years. "Life is short, death is sure, sin the cause, Christ
the cure".
44. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of William BARROW, who died July ye
22nd 1770 aged 20 years. Also William her son, who died an infant.
"She like a rose was fresh and gay, but now is cut down and lies
like clay".
45. (Double headstone). In memory of James BARROW of this parish,
yeoman, who died ye 19th of August 1757 aged 47 years. Also in memory of
Elizabeth, wife of James Barrow. She died May ye 15th 1782 aged 71
years. Left issue 5 sons and one daughter: James, William, Thomas,
Larence, John and Elizabeth.
46. In memory of John BARNS of this parish who died December 11th
1833 aged 26 years, leaving a widow and one daughter, Mirriam, to lament
their loss. Also of Miriam CLARK, daughter of the above who departed
this life September 1st 1862 aged 29 years.
47. (On the side of a ledger stone). In memory of Emma EDGE, born 27
November 1817, married 31 January 1839, and died 25 November 1871.
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name
of the Lord".
48. Sacred to the memory of George LANSDELL of Eaglesden in this
parish, who died August 8th 1881 aged 71 years. "His soul to Him
who gave it rose, God led it to its long repose, its glorious
rest". Also of Harriet, wife of the above who died April 30th 1887
aged 73 years. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord".
49. In affectionate remembrance of Joseph RELF of Mount Pleasant, who
died June 26th 1865 aged 43 years, leaving surviving a widow and 4
children, viz: Eliza Jane, Joseph, Katherine and John.
50. Sacred to the memory of Joseph RELF, yeoman of this parish, who
died May 12th 1844 aged 73 years. Left surviving Frances his widow and
two children, 1 son and 1 daughter, viz: Joseph and Frances Jane, also
Caroline Elizabeth, daughter of the above Joseph and Frances Relf who
died September 13th 1843 aged 22 years. "Precious in the sight of
the Lord is the death of his saints".
51. In memory of Rohn RELF of this parish, who departed this life
24th February 1823 aged 85 years. Also Elizabeth his first wife, who
died 8th September 1772 aged 28 years. And of Jemima his second wife,
who died 30th July 1790 aged 43 years. Also of one daughter Elizabeth,
aged 25 years, is buried in the adjoining grave. Left surviving by his
former wife 2 sons and 2 daughters, and by the latter 2 sons and 3
daughters.
52. In memory of John GUDE of this parish, who died January 20th 1793
aged 59 years. Left issue 1 son and 2 daughters, viz: John, Mary and
Elizabeth. Also Mary his wife who died September 20th 1797 aged 67
years.
53. In memory of Mary, eldest daughter of John and Mary GUDE, second
wife of John SPARKS of this parish, who departed this life (with a
cancer in the breast) February the 24th 1817, aged 54 years.
54. In memory of John GUDE, bachelor, son of John and Mary Gude of
this parish, who died March 16th 1832 aged 68 years.
55. In memory of John WENMAN of this parish who died June 21st 1821
aged 46 years, leaving a widow, 3 sons and 1 daughter. Also Elizabeth,
wife of the above who died September 14th 1845 aged 79 years.
56. In memory of George, son of John and Elizabeth WENMAN of this
parish who died January 19th 1837 aged 31 years. Also Emma, born January
9th 1843 died September 18th 1848. Thomas Smith, born June 19th 1833,
died October 4th 1848. Ellen Elizabeth, born July 29th 1847, died March
25th 1849. Frederick George born January 13th 1839, died April 6th 1861,
children of John Gude and Sarah Wenman.
57. In affectionate remembrance of Mary GUDE, the beloved wife of
Frederick TURTLE, M.D. of London. Born January 11th 1832, died December
10th 1864.
58. (Close to the Vicarage gardens). Sacred to the memory of John
SPARKS, late of Stansted in the county of Hertfordshire, who departed
this life November 30th 1825 aged 61 years.
59. In memory of Mary, wife of John SPARKS, who departed this life
January 18th 1807 aged 42 years.
60. In memory of Amy, wife of Thomas DAY of this parish who died
April the 30th 1806 aged 51 years. Left issue one son, James.
61. Sally BROWN died November 13 1778 aged 20.
62. Ann BROWN died June 17 1771 aged 7 months. (Register 1771. June
21, Ann, daughter of Greenland Brown, infant).
63. Sacred to the memory of Ann, widow of Mr W. MASTERS of Rolvenden,
formerly the wife of Mr J. SPARKS of this parish, and for twenty years a
faithful servant and friend to the family of Thomas Law HODGES, Esq.,
late of Hemsted. She departed this life in humble hope of a blessed
resurrection through the merits of her Redeemer on the 4th of September
1860, aged 77 years. "Blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord".
64. Sacred to the memory of William BUCKLAND of this parish, who died
March 11th 1833, aged 71 years. Left surviving Rebecca his wife, two
sons and one daughter. Also of Rebecca, wife of the above who died
January 10th 1852 aged 89 years.
65. Sacred to the memory of Thomas Elcock BUCKLAND, son of William
and Rebecca Buckland of this parish, who died November the 23rd 1814 in
the 31st year of his age.
66. Sacred to the memory of William, son of William and Rebecca
BUCKLAND of this parish, who died December the 22nd 1809 in the 23rd
year of his age. Also James and George their sons, who died in their
infancy.
67. In memory of Thomas, son of George and Rebelle ELCOCK of this
parish, who died August 6th 1783 aged 10 years and 11 months.
68. Sacred to the memory of Rebelle, wife of George ELCOCK of this
parish, who died March the 26th 1815 aged 72 years. Left surviving two
daughters, Rebecca and Ann. Also Ann, daughter of the above George and
Rebella Elcock, died January the 14th 1817, aged 48 years.
69. (Covered with moss, difficult to read). Sacred to the memory of
two children [of] Samuel and Philadelphia BARNS, late of this parish.
Caroline died October 30th 1815 aged 5 years and 8 months. Amos died
December 7th 1815 aged 2 years and 4 months.
70. In memory of William TYE of this parish. He died June 14 1774
aged 60 years. Also in memory of Elizabeth RABSON, late of this parish,
spinster. She died December 15 1802 aged 75 years.
71. Sacred to the memory of Richard MILLS of Pump House in this
parish, who departed this life March 5th 1845 in the 82nd year of his
age. Also Elizabeth his wife, who died March 21st 1845 in the 66th year
of her age. Left surviving 3 sons, Richard, George and Edmund.
72. In memory of Richard MILLS, late of Pump farm in this parish, who
died January 25th 1882 aged 83 years.
73. "Thy will be done". In affectionate remembrance of
Peter PINYON, Esquire, surgeon of this parish, who died December 31st
1873 aged 42 years. Universally respected, leaving a widow and one son,
George Beale. Also of Fanny WITHERDEN, wife of the above Peter Pinyon,
who died April 14th 1884 aged 49 years.
74a. In affectionate remembrance of Richard FARLEY of this parish,
who died February 12th 1874 aged 57 years, leaving Frances Matilda his
widow, to mourn her loss. "Watch therefore, for ye know not what
hour your Lord doth come".
74b. Here rest the remains of Henrietta Matilda, wife of William
WESTON, and dearly loved child of William & Mary CHENNELL. Died May
29th 1872 aged 41 years. "Come unto me all that are weary and heavy
laden and I will give you rest". This stone is erected in fond
remembrance by her mother.
75. Sacred to the memory of Charlotte, daughter of Richard and
Elizabeth MILLS of this parish, who departed this life at Maidstone in
this county, December 5th 1835 aged 25 years. Also Eliza, their daughter
died March 27th 1837 aged 21 years.
76. In memory of Alfred, son of Richard and Elizabeth MILLS of this
parish, who departed this life October 22nd 1810 aged 7 years.
77. In memory of Thomas DRURY of this parish, yeoman, who died
January ye 6th 1768 aged 83 years. Also Rebekah his wife who died March
ye 22nd 1765 aged 78 years.
78. Here lieth ye body of Sarah, wife of Joseph ILDEN of ye parish.
She died ye 5th of November 1748 in ye 85th year of her age.
79. Here lieth ye body of Robert HAYWARD, yeoman in this parish, who
departed ye life November ye 11th 1751, aged 61 years. Left Ann his
wife. By her he had 5 sons and one daughter, William, Isaac and Samuell,
deceased, now surviving him Robert, James and Elizabeth.
(Register 1751. November 16. Robert Hayward, Churchwarden).
80. Sacred to the memory of Thomas BLACKWELL, late of this parish,
who departed this life February 13th 1830 aged 56 years, leaving a
widow, 4 sons and 3 daughters, viz: Thomas, William, Edward, John, Mary
Ann, Elizabeth and Sarah Charity. Also of Mary, wife of the above named,
who departed this life December 20th 1855, aged 68 years. Also of
Elizabeth, daughter of the above who died March 25th 1851 aged 35 years.
81. James, son of Thomas and Mary BLACKWELL, who died March 31st 1829
aged 4 years.
82. Sacred to the memory of John BUSBRIDGE of Staplehurst, who
departed this life May the 2nd 1816 aged 72 years. Also Jane, wife of
the said John Busbridge, who departed this life July the 19th 1817 aged
52 years. Left issue: Two sons and two daughters, viz: John, William,
Mary and Ann. "Be serious Friend to watch the great affair, t’will
be too late when thou art lodged here".
83. Sacred to the memory of Jane, the beloved wife of Thomas
WIGHTWICK of Ramsden in this parish, who died 28th September 1870 aged
72 years. Also to the memory of the aforesaid Thomas Wightwick who died
31st January 1875 aged 81 years.
84. This stone is set up in memory of Sophia Summers, who died at
Cranbrook February 6th 1876 aged 92 years and 11 months, by W.J. EDGE,
vicar of this parish, in token of the high esteem in which she was held
by himself and by all his family, for four generations.
85. Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of James HATCHER, born
December 11th 1833, died October 17th 1872. "The Lord gave and the
Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord". Job. 1.21.
86. To the memory of William BUSBRIDGE of this parish who departed
this life March the 25th 1817 aged 65 years. "Man that is born of
woman is of few days, and full of trouble". Also of Elizabeth his
wife, who departed this life December the 2nd 1828 aged 64 years. Left
issue four sons and three daughters, viz: John, William, Joseph, James,
Mary, Sarah and Judith.
87. CLEVELAND.
88. In memory of Henry DRAWBRIDGE who died November 26th 1818 aged 26
years.
89. In memory of John MILLER, late of Cranbrook, farmer, who died
October the 7th 1817 aged 68 years. Also of two sons, William, who died
an infant, and John a youth. Also Elizabeth, wife of the above said, who
died November 21st 1831 aged 74 years.
90. In memory of Mary PANKHURST, spinster, who died August 20th 1841
aged 89 years.
91. Here lye ye body of Richard, son of Alexander and Margaret
NARWOOD of this parish, who died ye 13th of September 1749 in the 49th
year of his age. The above Alexander and Margaret had 9 children, viz:
Mary, Ann, Mary, Francis, Martha, Sarah, Alexander and Richard. The said
Alexander and Margaret and 5 children lie near this stone. The 2nd Mary
was interred at Fairly in Sussex, Francis at Thurnham in Kent and Sarah
at Rolvenden. Now surviving only Alexander. (Register 1749. September
19, Richard Narrwood).
92. "Ever with the Lord". In fond memory of Mary Jane BURT,
who fell asleep in Jesus December 26th 1870 aged 30 years. Also William,
father of the above, died May 20th 1843 aged 86 years.
93. (Altar tomb within iron railings). Sacred to the memory of the
Reverend Daniel BOYS, M.A., late vicar of this parish, and also of
Brookland in this county, who died September 11th 1857, aged 80 years.
He left surviving Sarah RIDER his wife, who was the youngest daughter of
William Barrington RICHARDSON, Esq. of Bermondsey, Surrey, by whom he
had issue 12 children, viz: Daniel, Sarah, Thomas, James, Robert Edward,
Emily Jane, George, Frederick, Francis, Charles Octavius, Alfred William
and Susannah Catherine. Sarah died July 1st 1839 aged 29 years.
Frederick died March 13th 1844 aged 24 years. George died May 17th 1858
aged 40 years.
94. Sacred to the memory of Sarah RIDER, widow of the Reverend Daniel
BOYS, born 20th March 1784, died 4th August 1863.
95. Sacred to the memory of George GOLDSMITH of this parish,
bachelor, who departed this life June 1st 1842 aged 69 years. He was for
upwards of forty years a faithful servant to Mr John RICHARDSON of
Sarnden in this parish. This stone was erected by James GOLDSMITH as a
tribute of esteem and affection.
95a. In memory of Amelia S.R. LAZONBY, who departed this life
February 22nd 1829 aged 18 years.
96. Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of John Samuel
LAZONBY, Esq. who died a bachelor November 3rd 1835, to whose memory a
tablet has been kindly erected in this church by his friends and
neighbours.
97. Sara, daughter of Richard and Mary STREETER, born July 31st 1811,
died May 4th 1812.
98. In memory of Richard WELLS of this parish. He died November the
30th 1807 aged 72 years. Left issue one son, Richard. Also of Mary his
wife who died January the 8th 1813 aged 64 years.
99. In memory of Sarah, wife of Richard WILLIAMS, late of Brighdeham
in Sussex. She died ye 3rd of January 1746 in ye 83rd year of her age.
Left issue 2 sons and one daughter, Richard, Henry and Elizabeth.
100. In memory of Mary, daughter of John and Mary MEEDE. She died ye
1st of November 1748 aged 12 years. Erected by Henry WILLIAMS of ye
parish, her grandfather. (Register 1748, November 7. Mary, daughter of
John MEAD of Tenterden).
101. To the memory of Richard Wells STREETER, who died February 3rd
1836 aged 27 years.
102. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of John WELLS of this parish, who
died October 21st 1798 aged 71 years. Also near this stone lies
Elizabeth, their daughter, who died in her infancy. Also of the
aforesaid John Wells, who died April 29th 1810 aged 79 years.
103. Here lieth interred the body of Martha HAYWARD, wife of Rob
Hayward of Rolvenden and only child of William GIBSON of Benenden. She
departed this life March ye first 1747 aged 22 years. In memory of
William GIBSON of this parish, yeoman, who died November the 21st 1757
aged 62 years. Also to the memory of Martha, wife of the said William
GIBSON, who departed this life November 28th 1763 aged 72 years.
104. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of James SHOEBRIDGE of
this parish, who died November 19th 1823 aged 28 years. Also Polly
COLEMAN, mother of the above Elizabeth Shoebridge, who died September
29th 1834 aged 62 years. Left issue 2 daughters, viz: Mary and
Elizabeth. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died January 28th 1824 aged
5 months. Likewise 2 children who died in their infancy.
105. In memory of John RICHARDSON of Sarnden Farm in this parish, who
died November 5th 1846 in the 82nd year of his age. Also Philadelphia,
wife of the above, who died November 6th 1843 in the 70th year of her
age, leaving 6 sons and 5 daughters, viz: Philadelphia, Mary, John,
Sarah, Hannah, Thomas, Mercy, James, William, George and Francis.
106. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord". Sacred
to the memory of Elizabeth MILLS, died November 16th 1846 aged 23 years,
eldest daughter of John and Philadelphia Mills of this parish. Also
Joseph their youngest son died December 21st 1855 aged 18 years.
"In the midst of life we are in death watch therefore".
107. Sacred to the memory of William SOUTHON of this parish who died
the 12th of January 1827 aged 91 years. Also of Sarah his wife who died
the 8th of July 1819 aged 83 years.
108. In memory of Martha, daughter of Samuel and Martha BARHAM, late
of this parish, who died April the 6 1805 aged 18 years.
109. In memory of Martha, wife of Samuel Barham of this parish, who
died February the 18th 1801 aged 46 years. Left issue one daughter. Also
of the above said Samuel Barham who died June 21st 1807 aged 48 years,
leaving his second wife with two daughters, Elizabeth and Jane.
110. Here lie the remains of Sarah, wife of Mr Jenkin HAGUE of
Biddenden, who died January 21st 1831 aged 74 years. Daughter of Mr
Joseph HINDS of this parish, she left 2 sons, William and Isaac.
111. Sacred to the memory of Mary, wife of Isaac HAGUE of this
parish, and daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth DURRANT of Hawkhurst, who
died the 27th of October 1829 aged 29 years. Also Sarah Elizabeth, the
only child of Isaac and Mary Hague, who died the 20th of June 1828 aged
18 months.
112. This stone is erected in memory of Ann BONNICK, wife of William
Bonnick of Cranbrook, who departed this life May 24th 1799 aged 29
years.
113. In memory of two daughters of Joseph and Sarah HINDS, Molly
departed this life September the 18th 1786 aged 24 years. Hetty departed
this life May the 24th 1777 aged 14 years.
114. Sacred to the memory of Joseph HINDS of this parish, who
departed this life October the 28th 1801 aged 75 years. Also Sarah his
wife departed this life December the 18th 1801 aged 74 years. Left
surviving one daughter, Sarah.
115. Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of Joseph, son of
Mr Jenkin HAGUE of Biddenden, Kent, and Sarah his wife. He died at the
early aged of 20, November 24th 1813, having conducted himself in all
instances as a dutiful son to his parents, and an example of good morals
to those of his own age. His afflicted mother erects this stone to
commemorate his worth, and her own great and premature loss of an
affectionate child.
116. In memory of Thomas PELLETT, who was 44 years Clark of this
parish and in the said time he buried 1022. He died March 24th 1810 aged
73 years.
117. In memory of William PELLATT of this parish who died May ye 15
1766 aged 65 years.
118. In memory of Mary, wife of Henry WILLIAMS of this parish. She
died June the 29th 1770 aged 89 years. Left issue one daughter
Elizabeth. Also in memory of the above said Henry Williams of this
parish, yeoman. He died August the 10th 1778 aged 75 years.
119. In memory of Henry WILLIAMS of this parish, yeoman, who died
November 2nd 1798 aged 63 years. Left surviving Rebecca his wife, who
erected this stone. Also Rebecca his wife who died May 27 1800 aged 70
years. "None but my wife doth know of this, because our children
are all dismist".
120. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of James JONES, who died April 26th
1884 aged 78 years. "God is love".
121. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Robert JONES who died April 4th
1836 aged 69 years. Also of Robert Jones, who died May 26th 1838 aged 72
years, leaving 2 sons and 3 daughters, viz: Ann, Elizabeth, Jane, Isaac
and James. Also of 2 sons and 2 daughters who died in their infancy.
"Here let them rest in undisturbed dust, until the resurrection of
the just".
122. Catherine WYNNE, born the twenty seventh day of August 1741,
died the seventh day of February 1788. (Buried in linen, £2.10s. paid).
123. In memory of two sons of Thomas and Philadlephia CARLY of this
parish. Harry died August 5th 1772 aged 20 years. John died October 4
1772 aged 22 years.
124. (Double headstone). In memory of Magdalen, wife of Thomas
BUCKLAND of this parish, who departed this life April 21 1771 aged 51
years. Also in memory of the said Thomas Buckland of this parish,
yeoman, who departed this life April 13 1786 aged 60 years. Left
surviving five brothers and two sisters.
125. In memory of Joseph BUCKLAND of this parish, who departed this
life August the 26 1804 aged 64 years. Also Mary his wife who departed
this life November the 12th 1804 aged 61 years. Left issue 2 sons and 2
daughters, viz: James, Thomas, Mary and Sarah.
126. Here lies interred the body of James BUCKLAND, late of this
parish, yeoman, who departed this life September the 1st 1772 in the 82
year of his age. He left surviving his affectionate wife with six sons
and two daughters. Also in memory of Mary, wife of the said James
Buckland, who departed this life December ye 20th 1782 aged 82 years.
127. In memory of Mr John BUCKLAND, late of Hollington in Sussex, who
departed this life on the 11th day of June 1821 aged 48 years.
128. To the memory of Sarah, wife of John BUCKLAND of Hollington in
Sussex, yeoman, who departed this life September the 28th 1805 aged 73
years. Likewise near this place lieth James, their son, who died in his
infancy. Also the above Mr John Buckland died May the 5th 1813 aged 83
years.
129. Sacred to the memory of Anna Maria, wife of Thomas HOWARD,
formerly of Petersfield, Hants, who died December 5th 1849 aged 64
years, leaving a husband, 2 sons and 1 daughter to lament the loss of an
affectionate wife and kind mother. Also the above Thomas Howard who died
November 13th 1871 in the 91st year of his age.
130. In memory of Martha, wife of Charles HEATH of this parish, who
died January 3 1782 aged 59 years. Left issue Henry and Martha. Also in
memory of Charles Heath of this parish who died January 4 1796 aged 79
years.
131. In memory of Samuel MUNN, son of James and Deborah Munn of this
parish, who died December 29 1780 aged 51 years. Also Elizabeth Munn,
daughter of the said James and Deborah Munn, who died September 8 1780
aged 48 years.
132. In memory of James, the son of James MUNN and Deborah of this
parish, butcher, who died ye 8th of June 1766 aged 48 years. Also in
memory of William CHUBB, late of Lewisham, butcher, who died August 20
1786 aged 61 years.
133. Here lyeth ye body of James MUNN of this parish, butcher. He
died June ye 8th 1733 in ye 60th year of his age. Also ye bodies of one
son and 2 daughters, Thomas, Sarah and Cordelia. Left surviving by
Deborah his wife 2 sons and six daughters, James, Samuel, Deborah, Mary,
Ann, Martha, Cordelia & Elizabeth. Also here lyeth ye body of
Deborah, wife of James Munn. She died the 20th of March 1748 aged 63
years.
134. Sacred to the memory of Joseph HALL of this parish, yeoman, who
departed this life November the 3rd 1813 aged 82 years and eleven
months. Also of Ann, his wife, who departed this life November the 21st
1836 aged 88 years.
135. In memory of Thomas TRESS of this parish who died January 11
1767 aged 57 years. Also Mary, his wife died June 18 1762 aged 50 years.
136. Sacred to the memory of Samuel Munn HEATH, yeoman of this
parish, who departed this life April 1st 1862 aged 78 years. Left
surviving a widow and 2 daughters.
137. In memory of Ann, wife of Thomas HUNT of Pullington in this
parish, who died March 28th 1777 aged 25 years. Left issue John, Mary,
Ann and Susanna.
138. Here lieth the body of Ann, daughter of John FIELD of this
parish by Jane his wife, who lies interred at Ticehurst in Sussex. Ye
said Ann died ye 9th of April 1747 in ye 15th year of her age.
139. (Four medallion heads engraved on stone). To the memory of four
daughters of Edward and Mary FIELD of this parish. Jane died October
12th 1760 aged 2 years 9 months and 22 days. Mary died October 15th 1760
aged 4 years 4 months and 20 days. Elizabeth died October 17th 1760 aged
9 years 1 month and 30 days. Martha died October 18th 1760 aged 1 year 9
months and 24 days. Erected by John Field, their grandfather.
140. In memory of Margaret, daughter of Edward and Mary FIELD of this
parish, who died July 28 1769 in the 16th year of her age. (Register.
August 1. Mary, daughter of Edward FEILD).
141. In memory of John, son of Edward and Mary FIELD of this parish.
He died March 21 1778 aged 18 years.
142. In memory of Sarah TOMKIN, late of Hawkhurst, who died January
15 1779 aged 47 years. This stone is erected by her brother, Edward
FIELD of this parish.
143. (Very large upright stone, in head of which are engraved two
figures, also an angel blowing a trumpet). In memory of Mary, wife of
Samuel SANTER of this parish, daughter of Edward and Judith HAINS. She
died December 19th 1794 aged 18 years. Left issue one son, Edward. Also
of Judith Hains aforesaid, who died December 17th 1813 aged 66 years.
144. To the memory of Samuel SANTER of this parish who died April
19th 1838 aged 65 years. He left issue by Mary his wife, who survives
him, 1 son and 5 daughters, viz: Maria, Eliza, Harriet, Jane, Sam and
Mary. Also to the memory of Mary, daughter of Samuel and Mary Santer,
who died November 18th 1841 aged 24 years. Also Jane, daughter of the
above, who died April 5 1873 aged 62 years.
145. (On side of altar tomb). Here lyeth ye body of Mary SHARP,
daughter of Richard Sharp, gent, and Martha his wife of Benenden.
Married first to Stephen SHARPEIGH of ye same parish, and late wife of
Sander HAFFENDEN of Biddenden, gent, who dyed on ye 23 of November 1704
in ye 47 year of her age. Here lyeth ye body of Stephen SHARPEIGH, gent,
who dyed on ye 28 of May 1697 in ye 84 year of his age. (Register 1704.
December 4. Mary, wife of Sander Haffenden of Biddenden. 1697. June ye
4th. Stephen Sharpeigh, gent. Anno aetatis 84).
145a. Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of James BUCKLAND of Little
Ninevah in this parish, who departed this life January 20th 1830 aged 65
years. Also the above named James Buckland, who died January 13th 1841
aged 76 years. Likewise Thomas, their son, who departed this life March
6th 1789 aged 11 months.
146. In memory of Elizabeth, widow of Samuel HUNT, gent. She died
June ye 12th 1769 aged 82 years. Left issue two sons and four daughters.
147. In memory of Thomas CARLY of this parish. He died August the 17
1768 aged 47 years. Left issue two sons and one daughter, John, Harry
and Philadelphia. Also in memory of Philadelphia, wife of the said
Thomas CARLY, who died November 21 1773 aged 52 years. Also Philadelphia
TAYLOR, daughter of the above Thomas and Philadelphia Carly, who died
September 17 1781 aged 26 years. Left issue Will, Philadelphia and
Sarah.
148. In memory of Richard MILLS, late of this parish, who departed
this life October the 29th 1811 aged 79 years. Also Mary his wife, who
departed this life September the 29th 1815 aged 75 years. Left surviving
one son, Richard.
149. Sacred to the memory of Richard MILLS, gent, of Mountlehoe Farm
in this parish, who departed this life September 5th 1841 aged 70 years,
leaving surviving Susannah his wife and issue two children, viz:
Montague and Susannah. Also Susannah, (?wife) of the above, who died
December 26th 1863 aged 57 years. Also to the memory of Richard, son of
the above named Richard and Susannah Mills, who died July 27th 1832 in
the third year of his age.
149. (Inserted in east wall of south aisle a Coat of Arms). Near this
place lieth the body of Edmund GIBBON, who died January 1727 aged 53 and
Sarah, his wife, who died June 1751 aged 75. They had three sons and two
daughters. The surviving are Sarah who married Samuel PLUMER of
Sedlescomb in Sussex, gent, who also lies in a vault near. Francis, who
married the daughter of Samuel STILEMAN of Otford in Kent, gent. Here
lieth the body of Francis Gibbon of Cranbrook who departed this life
February the 20th 1756 aged 53 years. His said wife is also buried here.
She died 29th September 1785 aged 77 years. Their only son Walter was
buried in Clerkenwell churchyard. The same vault contains Sarah, wife of
the said Samuel Plummer, their daughter Martha, wife of William WARD of
this parish, and their daughters Martha, Elizabeth and Sarah. The last
married William CLEVELAND of London, who died September 1820 and lies in
the same vault with Sarah his wife, who died July 19th 1842 aged 79
years. In the said vault lies also Sarah Cleveland, the youngest
daughter of the said William and Sarah Cleveland, who died April 3rd
1869 aged 77 years. (Register, 1727. January 15. Mr Edmund Gibbon, sen.
House holder). At top of stone a shield, lion rampant bet. 3 escallops.
Arms being: Sa. a lion ramp.guardant or, between three escallops ar.
Crest a demi lion ramp. guard. ar. ducally crowned or. holding between
paws an escallop of the last.
150. Sacred to the memory of Thomas JOHNSON of this parish, who died
December 7th 1836 aged 67 years. Also of Martha his wife who died
October 24th 1854 aged 73 years. Left issue one daughter, Sarah.
151. Here lyeth the body of Christopher DIVE of this parish, yeoman,
who died August ye 27th 1729 aged 52 years. Left issue Thomas,
Elizabeth, Mary and Ann. Also the body of Mary, wife of the said
Christopher Dive died May 19th 1754 aged 63.
152. Sacred to the memory of John, second son of the late James and
Sarah JUDGE of this parish, who died September 14th 1847 aged 44 years,
leaving a widow and one daughter. Also of Matilda his wife who died
April 23rd 1852 aged 42 years.
153. Sacred to the memory of James JUDGE, yeoman, late of Goddards
Green in this parish, who died June 4th 1823 aged 58 years, leaving a
widow, three sons and two daughters to lament their loss. "For
nature will feel, even when faith triumphs". Also of Sarah, wife of
the above named James Judge who died January 22nd 1848 aged 76 years.
154. Sacred to the memory of Thomas, son of James and Sarah JUDGE of
Godderds Green in this parish, who was born May the 12th 1805 and died
October the 5th 1807.
155. Sacred to the memory of Sarah TOOTH, eldest daughter of James
and Sarah Judge, late of this parish, who departed this life January
17th 1847 aged 40 years.
156. Erected to the memory of Ann, second wife of James BUCKLAND of
this parish, who died April 18th 1838 aged 60 years. Also near this
stone lies two of her children, by her first husband William BLACKWELL.
157. (On side of old altar tomb). Here lieth the body of William
SPENSER of Benenden, late desesed wich depted this life the 20 day of
October in the yeare 1652 & in the 27th yeare of his age.
SOUTH SIDE OF THE CHURCH.
158. In memory of Richard GRANT, gent, son of Richard and Mary Grant,
who lies interred in the tomb adjoining to this stone. He died May 17th
1725 aged 64 years. Also Mary his wife who died November 28 1742 aged 79
years. (In head of stone are 3 cocks upon a shield).
159. In memory of Mary, wife of Richard GRANT, Senior of this parish,
gent, who died August 18 1773 aged 65 years. Left issue Richard, Mary
and Sally. Also in memory of Richard Grant, gent, who died February 11
1788 aged 87 years. (Same shield in head).
160. In memory of Richard GRANT, Junior, late of this parish, gent.
He died October 11 1778 aged 35 years. This stone erected by Elizabeth
his wife. (Same shield repeated).
161. Sacred to the memory of Samuel HINKLEY of this parish, who died
February 15th 1848 aged 58 years, leaving a widow, five sons and three
daughters. Also Fanny, wife of the above Samuel Hinkley, who died March
24th 1867 aged 66 years.
162. Sacred to the memory of Sarah, the beloved wife of George
Hinkley of this parish, who died May 8th 1876 aged 48 years, leaving a
husband, 3 sons and 1 daughter to lament the loss of an affectionate
wife and kind mother.
163. Sacred to the memory of Jane AYEARST, who departed this life
March 2nd 1829 aged 54 years. Also of Martha Ayearst, sister of the
above, who departed this life May 1st 1856 aged 78 years.
164. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Thomas WINTON of this parish,
who died June 1st 1801 aged 51 years. Left issue two sons and one
daughter, viz: Thomas, John and Charlotte.
165. Here lyeth ye body of Thomas BASDEN of this parish who dyed
March ye 10th 1694 aged 50 years. Also Rebeckah his wife who dyed
September ye 2nd 1723 aged 75 years.
166. Sacred to the memory of Stephen CROFT of this parish who died
April 1st 1835 aged 54 years, leaving surviving Judith his wife and
issue two sons and two daughters, viz: Charles, Alfred, Susan and
Martha. Also of Judith his wife who died August 24th 1838 aged 65 years.
167. Sacred to the memory of Stephen CROFT of this parish who died
May 14th 1834 aged 50 years. Leaving surviving Wenney his wife and issue
one daughter, viz: Susan.
168. In memory of Mary, wife of William AYEARST, who departed this
life May the 7th 1787 aged 57 years. "Affliction sore long time I
bore, physicians were in vain, Till God did please, death should me
seize, and ease me of my pain". Also in memory of the above William
Ayearst of Sandhurst who died February 15th 1700 aged 71 years.
(Register, May 10. Mary, wife of William Ayerst).
169. In memory of Peter IGGELSDEN who died July the 6th 1758 aged 69
years. Also Susannah his wife died May the 6th 1763 aged 63 years. Left
issue one son and two daughters, John, Hannah and Mary. (Lines as in
last stone).
170. Sacred to the memory of four children, sons and daughters of
Joseph and Eleanor COVENEY of this parish, viz: Thomas who died February
11th 1828 aged 6 years and 8 months. Elizabeth Ann, died February 15th
1828 aged 4 years and 5 months. Joseph died February 18th 1828 aged 8
years and 10 months. Anne Maria died March 5th 1828 aged 9 months.
"They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death
they were not divided".
171. Sacred to the memory of Eleanor, wife of Joseph COVENEY of this
parish, who departed this life April 2nd 1866 aged 69 years. Left
surviving 1 son and 2 daughters.
172. Sacred to the memory of Charles, son of Thomas and Sarah COVENEY
of this parish, who died June 2nd 1830 aged 2 years. Also Elizabeth
their daughter, who died May 28th 1830 aged 1 year.
173. Sacred to the memory of Thomas COVENEY of Standing House in this
parish, who died March 8th 1829 aged 77 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of
the above who died May 4th 1835 aged 82 years. Left issue one son,
Thomas.
174. In memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth COVENEY
of this parish who departed this life July the 4th 1806 aged 12 years
and 10 months.
175. In memory of Thomas COVENEY of this parish, yeoman, who died
April 4 1770 aged 51 years. Also Hannah his wife died January 8 1780
aged 54 years. Left issue Thomas and Joseph. (The Good Samaritan is
carved in head of stone like that at Smarden. See Memorials of Smarden
by same author, page 144).
176. (Very thick stone). Here lyeth ye body of Ann, daughter of
Thomas and Hannah COVENEY of this parish, who died March ye 16th 1749
aged 7 months.
177. Here lieth ye body of John, son of John and Elizabeth IGGELSDEN.
He died September ye 9th 1731 aged 3 weeks and 3 days.
178. In memory of John IGGELSDEN of Cranbrook, gent, who died
December the 12th 1760 aged 64 years. Also Elizabeth his wife, who died
December the 24th 1761 aged 68 years.
179. Here lieth ye body of Ann IGGELSDEN, sister two John Iggelsden,
who died October ye 20th 1725 aged 24 years and 10 months.
180. Here lyeth ye body of Richard HODGKIN of this parish, yeoman,
who died ye 29th of March 1740 aged 82 years. Also here lyeth the body
of Hannah his wife. She died July the 15th 1737 aged 73 years. Left
issue one daughter, Hannah.
181. (On side of altar tomb). Here lyeth interred William MOYSE,
gent. He marryed Frances, daughter of Richard TILDEN of Milsted in ye
county of Kent, gent, who departed this life ye 11 day of September 1697
in ye 28 year of his age and left his wife and by her one daughter,
Mary, who was aged 12 months and seven days.
182 In memory of John Rich SHARP, son of John and Judith Sharp, who
died May 18th 1760 aged 18 years.
183. In memory of Frances LACE. Died 25th October 1839 aged 29 years.
184. Sacred to the memory of Margaret DAVIES. Died January 15th 1853
aged 91 years. Also Benjamin THOMAS died October 13th 1832 aged 58
years. Also Eleanor Thomas, wife of the above died May 26th 1851 aged 78
years. Also Elizabeth NICKS died May 9th 1838 aged 72 years.
185. To the memory of Mr Philip JEAN, artist (a native of the Island
of Jersey) who died at Hemstead September 12 1802 aged 47 years.
186. Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of William CHAINEY of this
parish, who departed this life May 24th 1828 aged 71 years. This stone
was erected in affectionate remembrance of her long and faithful
services by the family of Thomas Law HODGES Esquire, M.P. of Hempsted.
187. Sacred to the memory of John DEAN, who died at Hemsted in this
parish April 12th A.D. 1809 aged 57 years. He lived in the service of
Thomas Hallett HODGES, Esquire and of his son nearly thirty four years,
and by his integrity and fidelity justified the confidence reposed in
him. This stone was erected by Thomas Law Hodges, Esquire to record his
esteem for an old and faithful servant.
188. Here lyeth the body of Thomas SHARP, yeoman, sonne of Edmund
Sharp, borne 1629, buried June the 25th 1684, who left issue two sonnes,
John and Thomas. (Register 1684. June ye 25. Thomas Sharpe of Lelisden,
householder).
189. Sacred to the memory of Thomas SHARP, bachelor, who departed
this life 2nd June 1829 aged 73 years.
190. In memory of Mary, wife of William CROFT of this parish, who
died July 24th 1785 aged 38 years. Left issue 4 sons and 6 daughters.
Also of the above said William Croft, who died August 21st 1824 aged 85
years.
191. To the memory of Martha BURDEN of Stone in the Isle of Oxney,
daughter of William CROFT of this parish, who died July the 26th 1812 in
the 30th year of her age, leaving three young children and husband to
lament their loss of a good wife, and a good mother. Surviving children
Martha, Harriot and Robert.
192. Sacred to the memory of Matilda, daughter of Samuel & Fanny
GOBLE who died 17th November 1810 aged 4 years and 7 months. Also a
daughter who died in her infancy.
193. Sacred to the memory of George COLEBROOK who departed this life
May 16th 1853 aged 60 years. He left surviving a widow and four
children, viz: George, Mary, Sarah and Harriet. Also of Mary Colebrook
wife of the above departed this life March 8th 1865 aged 71 years. Also
Robert, their son who died at Utica, Oneida, State of New York, America
July 26th 1849 aged 32 years.
194. In loving memory of Ellen WIMHURST, born April 30th 1869, died
October 20th 1884. "She is not dead, but sleepeth".
195. Erected to the memory of Robert COLEBROOK of this parish, who
departed this life April 18th 1841 aged 54 years. Also of Sarah, wife of
the above named who departed this life February 9th 1856 aged 69 years.
196. Sacred to the memory of William SANTER of this parish, yeoman,
who died April the 17th 1807 aged 88 years. Left issue five sons and two
daughters, viz: William, Samuel, Charles, James, Stephen, Ann and
Sophia. Also six children deceased. Also of Catharine his wife, who died
the 22 November 1817 aged 69 years.
197. Sacred to the memory of James SANTER, only son of Charles and
Sarah Santer, late of this parish, who died December 21st 1823 aged 21
years.
198. (Thick stone, worn). Here lieth the body of /…an EVERDEN,
yeaman, …/ of Robert Everden, late of Benenden who died August …/
1679 being …/ years. (Register 1679. August 21st. Susan Everden, widow
poore).
199. (On top of an altar tomb). Near this stone lieth buried Thomas
…./ of this parish, malster, died August ye 20th 1710 aged 77 years.
Also Deborah his wife died May ye 9 1720 (broken stone) aged 75. The
said Thomas and Deborah ……/ (Register 1720. May 12. Deborah Hunt,
widow).
200. In memory of Samuel CHASMER of this parish who died March 14
1778 aged 67 years. Left issue four sons and five daughters. Also Mary
his wife died December ../ 1794 aged 83 years. (Register 1794. December
31. Chasmer widow).
201. In memory of James ATWOOD, who was Master of the free school in
this parish 34 years, and of Lydia his wife. He died January the 27th
1761 aged 62 years. She died November the 26th 1756 aged 63 years. They
left behind them six children, namely William, Thomas, John, Lydia, Mary
and Jane, of whom Thomas is since deceased and lies interred close by
this stone. He died September the 29th 1761 aged 38 years.
202. In memory of Harriet Amelia, daughter of John and Harriett
BUCKLAND, born April 6th 1838, died February 10th 1853.
203. In memory of John BUCKLAND of this parish, born September 16th
1797, died October 18th 1860. Left surviving a widow, 1 daughter and 2
sons, viz: Sarah, William and John Avery. "We trust in the living
God, who is the Saviour of all men". Also of Harriett, wife of the
above named John Buckland, who died November 16th 1876 aged 76 years.
204. Sacred to the memory of George WENHAM, who died March 16th 1881
aged 45 years. "In the midst of life we are in death".
205. In memory of Sarah, the wife of Robert LEVETT, and afterwards
the wife of John AVERY, who died March 20th 1882 aged 49 years.
"She hath done what she could".
206. Sacred to the memory of Sarah PAINE, widow of Thomas Paine, and
eldest daughter of Thomas and Ann ROUST, who died May 27th 1855 aged 82
years. "Perfect love casteth out fear". Also of Eliza, eldest
daughter of the above named Sarah Paine, and wife of Thomas CATT of
London, who died December 7th 1856 in the 50 year or her age and who
lies buried here. "Through much tribulation we enter the
Kingdom".
207. Sacred to the memory of Thomas ROUST of this parish, who died
September 3rd 1824 aged 58 years.
208. Sacred to the memory of Thomas ROUST of this place, who died
31st May 1814 aged 73. And of Ann his wife, who died 14th February 1800
aged 60. Left surviving Thomas, John, Richard, Sarah, David, Ann, James
and Elizabeth. Near this place lieth William Roust MOLTON, son of James
and Ann Molton, who died April 15th 1817 aged 16 months.
209. Sacred to the memory of Richard ROUST of this parish, who died
January 31st 1831 aged 59 years.
210. In memory of John, son of Thomas and Sarah ROUST of this parish,
who died September 23rd 1783 aged 47 years. Near this place lyeth the
body of William, son of Thomas and Ann Roust. He died February 2nd 1791
aged 15 years. "All you that come my grave to see, prepare
yourselves to follow me. Prepare for death, make no delay, I in decline
was snatcht away".
211. In memory of Thomas ROUST of this parish, who died January 31
1780 aged 77 years. Left issue John, Thomas and Sarah. Also in memory of
Sarah, wife of the above said Thomas Roust, who died June 19 1785 aged
79 years.
212. Here lyeth the body of Mary, wife of Vallentine MARLOW and
daughter of George SPRINGETT of Hawkherst. She died ye 18th of June 1741
aged 32 years. Left issue 5 sons and one daughter.
213. In memory of Thomas AUSTEN of this parish. He died April 1 1777
aged 77 years. Also Mary his wife died January 30 1777 aged 67 years.
Left issue six sons and seven daughters.
214. In memory of Lawrence LANSDELL, late of this parish, yeoman, who
died April 2nd 1784 aged 79 years. This stone was erected by Elizabeth
his wife who died May 12th 1802 aged 68 years.
215. In memory of Eleanor, wife of John WESTON of Red House in this
parish, who died March 23rd 1875 aged 57 years. Also of Julius, son of
the above, who died April 27th 1873 aged 18 years. "There remaineth
therefore a rest to the people of God".
216. Sacred to the memory of William JENNER of this parish, who died
24th April 1870 aged 38 years, leaving a widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters.
"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not
the Son of man cometh". Matthew xxiv, 44.
217. "His sun has gone down while it was yet day". In
Memoriam Thomas Henry BURDEN, born December 2nd 1843 and died at
Staplehurst, January 6th 1870, leaving a wife and one son. Also of
Gertrude, wife of Thomas Henry Burden, who died March 12th 1875 aged 28
years.
218. In affectionate remembrance of Sarah, the dearly beloved wife of
John FEAVER, late of this parish, who died February 22nd 1871 aged 64
years, leaving four daughters, viz: Sarah Jane, Harriett, Mary and
Ellen. "Jesus said come unto me, all ye that labour, and I will
give you rest". Matthew 11, 28 verse.
219. In memory of John FEAVER, who died July 17th 1877 aged 66 years.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in
trouble". Psalm 46, 1 Verse.
220. In affectionate remembrance of John ROOTES of this parish,
blacksmith, who died January 23rd 1884 aged 72 years, leaving surviving
three sons and one daughter. Also, near this place Charles, son of the
above who died January 15th 1879 aged 24 years. And Emily Jane, their
daughter, who died May 30th 1877 aged 24 years.
221. Sacred to the memory of Mary AUSTEN, wife of James Austen of
this parish, who departed this life October 3rd 1867 aged 68 years. Also
of the above named James Austen, who died May 19th 1869 aged 73 years.
Left surviving one daughter, Eleanor.
222. Sacred to the memory of Ann, wife of Thomas PAINE of this
parish, who died January 18th 1850 aged 71 years. Also of the above
named Thomas Paine, who died October 18th 1852 aged 81 years.
223. (On a slate affixed to west wall of south porch). In a vault
opposite are deposited the remains of James JUDGE of Goddards Green in
this parish, who died August 17th 1856 aged 54 years. Also of Maria his
wife, who died December 21st 1854 aged 40 years. Also Stephen Thomas,
their infant son died March 31st 1854. Left surviving one son and one
daughter, James Howard and Sarah Upton.
224. Sacred to the memory of Ann GOBLE, the beloved wife of Stephen
JUDGE of Tenterden, and daughter of William and Elizabeth LANSDELL of
this parish, who departed this life November 29th 1875 aged 64 years.
"Beloved by all for her Christianity and great benevolence".
225. In memory of William LANSDELL, son of William and Elizabeth
Lansdell of this parish, who died at Maldon in Essex on the 24 September
1858 aged 45 years.
226. In memory of Elizabeth, the wife of William LANSDELL of this
parish, who died May 10th 1851 aged 69 years. Also of the aforesaid
William Lansdell, who died February 19th 1863 aged 82 years. Left issue
surviving George, Anne Goble, William, Mary and Thomas.
227. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, daughter of William and
Elizabeth LANSDELL, who died May 12th 1836 aged 18 years.
228. Sacred to the memory of Robert WESTON of this parish, who
departed this life November 6th 1822 aged 64 years. Also Ann his wife,
who died March 14th 1858 aged 79 years. Left surviving Ann his wife and
issue 5 children, viz: Ann, Mary, Robert, John and Henry Thomas. "I
know that my Redeemer liveth, He is my portion while I’ve breath, my
hope in life, my life in death".
229. Harriet, daughter of Robert and Ann WESTON, born August 21st
1811, died June 9th 1812.
230. Sacred to the memory of Robert, son of Robert and Ann WESTON of
this parish, who died December 29th 1833 aged 17 years. Also of Ann,
daughter of the above who died August 7th 1835 aged 26 years.
231. (Double headed stone). In memory of William SPRINGATE of this
parish, yeoman. He died ye 27th of February 1747 in ye 51st year of his
age. Left issue by Margaret his wife one son and one daughter, William
and Mary. Also Martha their daughter died an infant. Also Margaret, his
wife, who died January 16 1795 aged 83 years. Also in memory of William
his son, died October 30 1773 aged 27 years.
232. Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of Edward BARDEN (widow of
the late John WHEELER of Hastings). Born May 1 1800, died March 29 1866.
Alice Wheeler was born 1841, died July 10 1860. "The Lord gave and
the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord".
233. In memory of William HAYLOR who died March 8th 1865 aged 75
years. For 38 years a faithful servant in one family in this parish.
234. Sacred to the memory of Sarah CRITTENDEN of this parish, who
died March 4th 1865 aged 56 years. "Her affliction was long and
painful too, with sorrow and grief while here below. Yet those who are
washed in Jesus’ blood, shall live and reign with Him above".
235. In affectionate remembrance of Miriam SHARPE who died May 2nd
1865 aged 28 years. "I know that thou wilt bring me to death and to
the house appointed for all living". Job xxx. 23.
236. In memory of James Walker, second son of John and Mary Ann
BARNARD of Hainford in Norfolk, who died May the 28th 1864 aged 18
years.
236a. In affectionate remembrance of Emma Jane Healy PARKS, the
beloved wife of Thomas Parks of Benenden, died July 2nd 1875 aged 23
years, leaving an infant daughter Emma Cicely Elizabeth. "Thy will
be done O Lord".
237. Sacred to the memory of George MUNN of Yew tree farm in this
parish, who died March 3rd 1885 aged 73 years. "Watch and pray, for
ye know not when the time is".
238. Sacred to the memory of Thomas HOPPER who died October 31st 1864
aged 45 years. "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden
and I will give you rest". And of Lucy HORN who died December 31st
1864 aged 80 years.
239. In affectionate remembrance of Kate MERRICKS who died 8th
October 1869 aged 1 year and 5 days. Also of James Merricks who died
13th April 1874 aged 4 years. Also of Alice Merricks who died 22nd April
1874 aged 10 years. "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away,
blessed be the name of the Lord".
240. Sacred to the memory of Thomas WRIGHT of this parish (formerly
of Morton Wood, Shropshire) who died February 20th 1858 aged 79 years,
leaving a widow and two sons, Thomas and George. Also Mary, wife of the
above Thomas Wright, who departed this life October 28th 1866 aged 74
years.
241. In memory of Sarah, wife of John SHOOBRIDGE who died 30th July
1811 aged 38 years. Sally, their daughter, died 11th May 1812 aged 5
years, and is buried in the same grave.
242. In memory of William SHOOBRIDGE, who died 3rd December 1821 aged
20 years. "In the midst of life, we are in death".
243, Here lies ye body of John, son of John and Phillis SUTHARDEN who
died July ye 23rd 1722 in ye 18th year of his age. Erected to his memory
by Samuel Sutharden his brother. (Register 1722. July 28. John, son of
John Suthrenden).
244. Here lies ye body of Phillis, wife of John SUTHARDEN who died
June ye 2nd 1733 in ye 56 year of her age and left issue one son Samuel,
who erected this to her memory. (Register 1733. June 7. Phillis, wife of
John Sutherden).
245. Here lieth ye body of John SOUTHERDEN who died ye 4 of September
1748 in he 70th year of his age. And left one son Samuel, who erected
this to his memory.
246. In memory of John CUTHBEARTH who died 29th October 1817 aged 74
years. Also of Hannah Cuthbearth his wife, who died 26th August 1789
aged 48 years.
247. (A triple headed stone). Here lyeth the body of John CROTHALL,
late of this parish, farmer. He died the 29th of September 1738 aged 70
years. Also ye body of Robert, son of John Crothall by Mary his wife. He
was also a farmer and a person well esteemed by all that knew him. He
died ye 27th of April 1748 in the 45th year of his age. Here also lyeth
ye body of Mary, wife of ye said John Crothall, who died the 14 of
February 1751 aged 83 years. These stones were erected to their memory
of Richard Crothall.
248. In memory of Obedience, daughter of Richard and Obedience
CROTHALL, who departed this life November the 17th 1752 aged 10 months.
"Tho’ young my days, seven months I felt earths pain, Christ took
me soon and now I feel my gain".
249. In affectionate remembrance of Emily JENNER who died 28th
February 1864 aged 17 years. Also of Frederick Jenner who died 19th
December 1875 aged 28 years. "Thy will be done".
250. Sacred to the memory of Louisa, wife of Thomas BRYANT, who died
July 2nd 1874 aged 67 years.
251. In affectionate remembrance of Charles SOUTHON of Cranbrook, who
died June 6th 1874 aged 77 years. Also of Martha Ann Southon, wife of
the above, who died March 19th 1878 aged 78 years. "A time to be
born and a time to die".
252. Sacred to the memory of George THOMPSON (of this parish, upwards
of 20 years a faithful servant of the late Thomas Law HODGES, Esq) who
died on the 8th of July 1864 (beloved by all who knew him) aged 62
years, leaving a wife and one son, George, him surviving. Also of
Frances Thompson (wife of the above) who died on the 23rd of February
1865 aged 65 years. "They rest in hope of a joyful
resurrection".
253. Sacred to the memory of Sarah ARCHER, wife of John WENMAN of
this parish, who died December 22nd 1863 aged 52 years.
254. In memory of Edward Gower WENMAN who died December 28th 1879
aged 76 years. Also of Hannah, his widow, who died March 24th 1886 aged
81 years. "I know that my Redeemer liveth".
255. Elizabeth WENMAN, born 8th February 1846, died 18th September
1868. "Them which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him".
256. "Not my will, O God, but thine be done". Erected to
the memory of Owen SOUTHON of this parish,
born November 6th 1822, died September 10th 1863, leaving a wife and
two children, Kathrine and Anne Elizabeth to lament their loss.
"For nature feels though faith triumph".
257. In loving memory of Thomas SOUTHON who died 14th June 1876 aged
77 years. Also of Sophia his widow, who departed this life 9th February
1883 aged 80 years. And of Clara, their youngest daughter, who died 1st
November 1882 aged 41 years.
258. In memory of Ernest Edwin, son of Benjamin and Caroline SOUTHON.
Born October 16th 1862, died October 10th 1863. "The Lord gave and
the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord".
259. In memory of Susanna BULEY, spinster, who died March 15th 1863
aged 77 years.
260. In memory of Fanny, daughter of Henry Thomas and Mary WESTON,
who died March 7th 1863 aged 5 years. Also Frank, their son, who died
March 16th 1863 aged 1 year and 11 months. "Not lost, but gone
before". Also John, their son, who died January 7th 1868 aged 1
year and 5 months.
261. In affectionate remembrance of Mary, wife of Henry Thomas WESTON
of Standen House, Benenden, died 28th September 1873 aged 48 years.
"And let him that is athirst come and whosoever will let him take
of the water of life freely".
262. Sacred to the memory of Richard Joseph Cornelius BODY, who
departed this life on the 1st of May 1863 aged 4 years. "One sweet
flower has drooped and faded, one beloved child has fled. One fair brow
the grave has shaded, one so very dear is dead".
263. In memory of Selina Jane VICKERS who died December 14th 1862
aged 4 years. "She is not dead, but sleepeth".
264. In memory of Rosa MILLEN, daughter of George and Mary Millen,
who died August 4th 1863 aged 2 years and 8 months.
265. In memory of John COTTON of this parish, who died April 6th 1875
aged 88 years. Also of Charlotte Cotton, wife of the above, who died
July 11th 1861 aged 77 years.
266. To the memory of Thomas BARNS of this parish, who departed this
life April 12th 1832 aged 85 years. Martha, wife of Thomas Barns of this
parish, who departed this life January the 18th 1812 aged 65 years and
11 months. "Near this place with me twelve infants lay, with pain
and grief I did them bear. And there to lay till the last day to meet
our God we shall appear".
267. In memory of Mary, wife of Brannis CATT of this parish, who died
April 17th 1787 aged 53 years. Left issue 1 daughter. And also of the
abovesaid Brananis Catt, who died April 9th 1820 aged 89 years.
268. In memory of Thomas ARCHER, late School Master of this parish
who departed this life January 4th 1802 aged 74 years. Also of Sarah
Archer his wife, who departed this life December 18th 1823 aged 87
years.
269. Sacred to the memory of Jonathan DUNK who died June 6th 1876
aged 71 years. "Stop dear friends as you pass by, as you are now so
once was I. As I am now so you will be, prepare for death and follow
me". Also of Arthur Vincent, son of the above, who died April 16th
1876 aged 36 years. (Jonathan Dunk was the village blacksmith, and an
occasional preacher at the Independent Chapel at Iden Green).
270. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Jonathan
Dunk, who departed this life December 21st 1872 aged 64 years. Also of
two infant daughters, Frances died in 1834 aged 8 months, Elizabeth died
in 1835 aged 4 months.
On the north side of the Church.
271. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Thomas BRIGNALL of this parish,
who died January 10 1801 aged 52 years. Left issue 4 sons and 5
daughters, viz: Thomas, Bett, Richard, William, Ann, Mary, Robert, Peggy
and Sarah. Also in memory of the above said Thomas Brignall who died
November 2nd 1801 aged 61 years.
272. Sacred to the memory of Richard BRIGNALL, late of Staplehurst in
this county, who died August the 30th 1847 aged 76 years. Left surviving
a widow, one son and two daughters. Also of Emma Brignall his widow, who
died April the 5th 1832 aged 74 years.
273. Sacred to the memory of Ann, daughter of George and Mary RING,
who died September 17th 1840 aged 8 months.
274. Sacred to the memory of John BURT of this parish, who died
February 10th 1852 aged 79 years.
275. In memory of Elizabeth DURRANT, daughter of the late Alexander
WELLER, gent, of Biddenden, who departed this life September 15th 1855
in the 85th year of her age.
276. (Double headed stone). Here lyeth the body of George GIBBON of
this parish, gent, who departed this life January the eleventh 1741 in
the 71st year of his age. Also in memory of Ann, wife of the said George
Gibbon, who died May ye 8th 1780 aged 91 years. (Arms are engraved in
the centre of the stone).
277. (Double headed stone). In memory of James PARSONS of this
parish, salesman. He died November ye 11th 1767 in the 66 year of his
age. Here lieth the body of Mary, wife of James Parsons of this parish,
yeoman, who departed this life March the 2nd 1747 aged 66 years. Also
Elizabeth their daughter, by her former husband Nicholas PUXTY, who died
ye 19th of May 1742 aged 31 years. Left surviving 2 daughters, Mary and
Martha.
278. In memory of James BRESSENDEN of this parish who died November 6
1775 aged 52 years. Also Elizabeth his wife. She died April 14 1793 aged
72 yers.
278a. In this vault lie the remains of Jane WITHERS who died in the
year 1776; Alexander PANKHURST who died in the year 1820; Harriett MOORE
who died in the year 1852; and James Moore who died in the year 1861.
279. (The head of stone is carved with fantastic figures). In memory
of Nanne, wife of John HAFFENDENof this parish. She died December 7th
1788 aged 23 years. Left issue one son and two daughters. Register 1788.
Dec.11. Nanny, wife of John Haffenden). For Haffenden, see
"Memorials of Smarden".
280. Sacred to the memory of Thomas NEVE, late of Pullington in this
parish, who departed this life February 17th 1867 aged 78 years.
281. Sacred to the memory of Sarah, the wife of Thomas NEVE of this
parish. She died 4th March 1855 aged 66 years.
282. In memory of Martha, 3rd daughter of Thomas and Sarah NEVE. She
died September 15th 1880 aged 57 years.
283. Sacred to the memory of John Hamshar NEVE, eldest son of Thomas
and Sarah Neve of this parish, who died June 23rd 1833 aged 20 years.
Also of Thomas Neve, third son of the above named Thomas and Sarah Neve,
who died July 29th 1841 aged 25 years.
284. (Double headed stone). In memory of Edward DUNKIN of ye parish.
He died February the 1st 1741 aged 40 years. Left issue one son and one
daughter, Edward and Peggy. Also in memory of Edward, son of Edward
Dunkin by Margaret his wife. He died May the 17th 1757 in ye 21st year
of his age.
285. In memory of Margaret, wife of John JENKS of this parish, who
died August 26th 1768 aged 61 years. Also in memory of Catharine, wife
of the above said John Jenks, who died February 1 1781 aged 66 years.
Also in memory of the above said John Jenks who died May 27 1793 aged 84
years.
286. Erected to the memory of William FARLEY of this parish, who died
June 26th 1847 aged 71 years. Also Kezia his wife died February 6th 1855
aged 84 years. Left issue surviving six sons and two daughters.
287. In memory of George MOORE of this parish who died December the
21 1719 aged 55 years. Also Mary his wife died May the 8th 1771 aged 87
years. Likewise in memory of one son and two daughters. Elizabeth died
October the 18th 1785 aged 72 years. Samuel died October the 10 1786
aged 68 years. Mary died April the 3rd 1782 aged 78 years.
288. Sacred to the memory of Hannah, the wife of John WENMAN of this
parish who died January 6th 1855 aged 44 years.
289. Here lieth the body of David HARLOCK of this parish, who died
December the 12th in 1757 aged 90 years. Here lieth ye body of Margaret,
wife of David Harlock of ye parish, died April ye 12 1749 aged 72 years.
Also near this stone lie ye bodys of 1 son and 3 daughters, John,
Elizabeth, Eleanor and Mary. Left surviving 3 daughters, Margaret, Jane
and Mary.
290. Sacred to the memory of Caroline Jane, the beloved wife of
George CORK, who departed this life May 19th 1857 aged 35 years. She
left surviving two sons, Frederick George and Charles Albert.
291. (Double headed stone)In memory of Richard BUTCHER of this
parish, carpenter, who died April ye 17th 1769 aged 75 years. Here lyeth
ye body of Elizabeth, wife of Richard Butcher, and eldest daughter of
David HARLOCK, both of ye parish. She died August ye 2 1739 in ye 35th
year of her age. Had issue 8 children, of whom 4 survive, John,
Elizabeth, Thomas and Mary. In memory of one of the best of wives.
292. Sacred to the memory of Ann, daughter of Thomas and Ann REEVES
of this parish, who died June 5th 1842 in the 34th year of her age.
293. Sacred to the memory of Thomas REEVES of this parish, who died
January 1st 1838 in the 69th year of his age. Ann, wife of Thomas Reeves
of this parish, who departed this life November 21st 1832 in the 63rd
year of her age. Left issue surviving four sons and two daughters, viz:
Edward Ayearst, Thomas, Francis, Richard, Jane and Ann.
294. Sacred to the memory of Mary Ann REEVES, daughter of Thomas and
Ann Reeves of this parish, who died April the 28th 1806 in the 14th year
of her age. And also of John Reeves their son, who died the 9th of
September 1813 in the 7th year of his age.
East of path: north side of the church.
295. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of John NASH, tailor of
this parish, who died July 25th 1856 aged 71 years. Left surviving 2
sons and 3 daughters. "Blessed are the dead that die in the
Lord". Also the above named John Nash, who died January 29th 1874
aged 84 years.
296. In memory of Thomas POTTER of this parish who died May 25th 1810
aged 82 years. Also of Elizabeth his wife who died August 27th 1795 aged
66 years. "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth".
297. (On top of an altar tomb close to north porch). Here lieth the
body of Francis SMITH Junior and Elizabeth his wife (Elizabeth was
daughter of Luke and Elizabeth WILLORD of this parish). She ……/ 1713
they left 5 children, viz: ……../ Francis Smith died April 25 1718 in
the 28 year of his age (broken). (Register 1713. June 8. Ffrancis Smith
poor).
298. Sacred to the memory of Walter, second son of Walter OTTE Esq.
of Plumbors Hall, Essex who departed this life August 17th 1843 aged 13
yers.
299. In memory of John WENMAN, carpenter, of this parish who died
March 24th 1844 aged 73 years. Also Ann his wife died December 1st 1852
aged 79 years, youngest daughter of Edward GOWER of this parish, left
issue Edward Gower and John.
300. In memory of Jeffery GILBERT who died January 28th 1838 aged 83
years. Also of Mary, wife of Jeffery Gilbert, blacksmith, of this
parish, who died November the 14th 1821 aged 68 years. Left issue 3
sons, Jesse, John and Samuel. "Here let her rest, in undisturbed
dust, until the resurrection of the just".
301. Sacred to the memory of Thomas SOUTHON of this parish who
departed this life November 14th 1826 aged 56 years. Also Elizabeth,
wife of the above named, who died December 24th 1841 aged 71 years. Left
issue eight sons and one daughter.
302. In memory of children of Thomas and Sophia SOUTHON. Ellen, born
July 1st 1828, died December 25th 1829. Iden, born May 23rd 1830, died
June 23rd 1832. Sabina, born January 27th 1837, died March 5 1838.
"Our rest together is in the dust".
303. Sacred to the memory of Harry Frederick, son of Humphrey Robert
and Mary PORTER, born at Hemstead May 30th 1854, died August 27th 1857.
"Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for
of such is the kingdom of Heaven". St Luke, Chap.18, v.16.
304. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick and
Sarah Ann SIMMONS, who departed this life January 25th 1853 aged seven
months.
305. In memory of John CARLY, yeoman, who died January 10 1786 aged
74 years. Elizabeth his wife who died April 28 1772 aged 57 years.
Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Carly, their daughter, who died April 8 1777
aged 26 years and of their two children who lie interred at Hawkhurst.
306. Elizabeth, wife of Thomas MUNN of this place, brick maker, died
9th May 1820 aged 73 years. Also the above said Thomas Munn who died
August 21st 1836 aged 77 years. Left issue Thomas, James and John.
307. In memory of Maria, daughter of Thomas and Margaret MUNN of this
parish, who was born January 25th 1813 and departed this life December
5th 1814.
308. In memory of Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth
Ann MILLER of Frittenden, who died November 27th 1834 aged 1 year and 6
months. Also Mary Ann, their daughter, who died December 2nd 1836 aged 5
years. Also George Charles, their son died July 16th 1839 aged 4 years
and 4 months. Also Henry Lovell their son who died May 8th 1840 aged 1
month.
309. "In the midst of life we are in death". In memory of
Edwin SOUTHON of this parish who died April 21st 1858 aged 30 years. He
left surviving a widow and one daughter.
310. In memory of Martha Southon LONGLEY, died at Cranbrook August
8th 1862 aged 15 months, the beloved child of Giles and Martha Ann
Longley of London, formerly of this parish. "Suffer little children
to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of
God".
311. Sacred to the memory of George SOUTHON of this parish, yeoman,
who departed this life April 19th 1856 aged 63 years. Left surviving a
widow, five sons and three daughters. Also of Sarah, wife of the above
who died July 15th 1870 aged 71 years.
312. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of Cornelius COLEBROOK
of this parish who died April 13th 1857 aged 33 years, leaving a husband
and infant son, Ernest, to lament the loss of an affectionate wife and
kind mother. "Prepare to meet thy God".
313. In memory of Frederick SOUTHON, youngest son of George and Sarah
Southon, who died 28th December 1865 aged 32 years.
314. Sacred to the memory of John ASHMOLE, son of Elias and Ann
Ashmole, who died June 29th 1842 aged 1 year and 10 months.
315. Sacred to the memory of Thomas MUNN, late of Tenterden,
cordwainer, who departed this life 25th February 1816 aged 58 years.
Left issue by Elizabeth his wife Jarvis, Thomas, Sarah and Charlotte.
316. Erected to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of Jarvis MUNN of this
parish, who died November 13th 1839 aged 64 years. Also of the above
Jarvis Munn who died July 17th 1861 aged 80 years. Left issue surviving
7 children, Jarvis, Samuel, William, Thomas, George, Sarah and David.
Monuments recently erected.
317. In memory of Martha PUXTY of Rose Cottage. Born December 8th
1828, died January 4th 1888. "A light is from the household gone, a
voice we loved is still, a place is vacant in our home which never can
be filled".
318. Sacred to the memory of Henry CORK who died December 30th 1886
aged 82 years. Also of Mary, wife of the above, who died March 20th 1878
aged 74 years. "It is sown in weakness, it is raised in
power". Left surviving Sarah, Elizabeth, George, Albert, Henry,
Maria and Edwin.
319. Sacred to the memory of Reynolds MARSHALL who died May 3rd 1887
aged 83 years. Also of Martha, wife of the above, who died March 4th
1867 aged 64 years. Left surviving 3 sons and 2 daughters, viz:
Reynolds, John, Elizabeth, Stephen and Lydia.
Stones formerly existing.
Notes in parish register, by Rev. W.J. Edge, Vicar.
During the restoration of Benenden Church 1861-62, the gravestones
lying in the floor of the north and south aisles were necessarily
covered by the New York.
The following are faithful copies of the several inscriptions:
320. At a distance of 2ft 6in. from east wall, and 9ft 8in. from
south wall lies a stone on which is inscribed a shield, containing per
chev. three elephants’ heads erased. Crest: an elephant’s head
erased (the lines denoting colours are obliterated). Just below the Coat
of Arms is the following:
Hic jacet Johannes SAUNDERS LL.B. quondam Vicarius de Bennenden in
Comitatu Cantii. Obiit 5 die Aprilis 1724. Aetatis Suae 50.
Serius aut citius Sedem properamus ad unam: Heu dimus (?) huc omnes,
haec est domus ultima nobis.
On the same stone under the foregoing is the following: Richardus
Saunders, Clericus, quondam Rector de Westley in Com. Cantabrigiae, et
nunc Minister de Hawkhurst in Com. Cantii. Amantissimus fratri posuit.
(Parish register 1724. April 10. The Revd. John Saunders, vicar).
321. At a distance of 13 feet from east wall and 8ft 4in. from south
wall is a very large stone with merely the inscription F. BOYS 1844.
322. At a distance of 22ft 6in. from east wall, and 7ft 8in. from
south wall is a large stone with following inscription: Sacred to the
memory of Anna Maria, eldest daughter of William and Harriet GOBLE of
this parish, who departed this life on the 25th July 1822 aged 15 years.
Also to the memory of Harriet, wife of William Goble (spelt Gobee) who
departed this life March 30th 1837 aged 51 years. Also to the memory of
Mary Ellen, third daughter of William and Harriet Goble, who departed
this life September 9th 1845 aged 21 years. Also to the memory of the
above William Goble, who departed this life April 11th 1849 aged 68
years.
323. At a distance of 7½ft. from north wall and about 11ft 6in. from
chancel aisle steps is a stone with the following inscription: In memory
of Henry HEATH, yeoman, who died July the 22nd 1787 aged 30 years. Left
issue one son and two daughters. "Calm are the slumbers of the
just, and peaceful rest their sacred dust. Till the last trumpet’s
solemn sound awakes the dead and cleaves the ground. Then shall this
body joyful rise to meet our Saviour in the skies". Also Anna
Maria, his wife, who died June 18th 1800 aged 38 years. Their eldest
daughter, Anna Maria, who died January 30 1810 aged 19 years.
324. At a distance of 7ft 6in. from north wall and about 18ft from
chancel aisle steps is a stone with the following inscriptions: Sacred
to the memory of Henry, second son of Samuel and Ann HEATH of this
parish, who departed this life on the 9th of December 1822, aged 3
years. Also to the memory of Mary Ann, second daughter of Samuel and Ann
Heath who died February 9th 1838 aged 21 years.
325. Opposite door of stairs leading to chamber over the south porch
is the following: Here lyeth the body of Samuel HUNT, late of this
parish, who departed this life December ye 28 1735 in ye 84th year of
his age. Also here lyeth the body of Mary, wife of the said Samuel Hunt,
daughter of Richard and Mary GRANT of this parish, gent. She departed
this life October the 24th 1740 in the 84th year of her age. They had
issue 2 sons and 3 daughters, of whom 4 survive, viz: Mary, Samuel,
Deborah, Ann, and Thomas deceased.
326. In north west corner of nave, close in corner, is the following:
In memory of Samuel HUNT of this parish, gent, who died December 22nd
1783 aged 64 years. Also Ann his wife, who died May 26 1778 aged 64
years. Also Ann their daughter who died March 18 1774 aged 21 years.
Left issue one son, Samuel. Also Deborah, daughter of Samuel and
Elizabeth Hunt. She died October 1 1781 aged six months. Likewise
Elizabeth their daughter died February 8 1785 aged seven months.
Funeral Orders and church monuments, by R. Holme.
327. In the chancell window (Benenden) is this writing: Orate pro
animabus Johanis BRENCHLEY et Willmi MORE. On the gravestone in Mores
Chapel in Benenden: Hic jacet Wateri More Armigeri qui obijt 24 die
mensis Martij ano 1504 et Aliciae uxor dicti Walteri quae obijt. quor
aiabs ppitietur deus. (Brit. Mus. Harl. MS 2129, f.221, b. also
Arch.Cant. xi.396; xiii.137. Harl MS 3917, 20.b.).
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