ROW 1
1. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN KENNARD
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1913
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1914
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ALICE ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1914
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN MARTHA KENNARD
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1935
AGED 73 YEARS
WILLIAM KENNARD Baker, of South Eastern Terrace and
Grove Road (Kelly's Directory, 1895)
2. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY JANE 'MEM'
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SAUNDERS
DIED OCT. 22nd 1914
AGED 57 YEARS
"One of the Best"
"And have you gone, for ever gone,
And left us here to weep,
Till we are called to follow you,
And to the grave to sleep,
Yet since you could no longer stay,
To cheer us with your love,
We hope to meet with you again,
In your bright world above"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SAUNDERS
DIED DEC. 20th 1949
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
HENRY SAUNDERS Master Cooper (1911 Census)
3. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THOMAS BAKER
BORN JANUARY 31st 1850
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1922
"At Rest"
ALSO CHARLOTTE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"United in Death"
ALSO JANE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDGAR THOMAS BALLARD
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th JUNE 1939 AGED 57 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
WILLIAM BAKER Publican at the "Bell"
public house (Kelly's Directory, 1895
4. Celtic Cross, Pedestals
and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM E. BERRY
DIED DEC. 1st 1913 AGED 39
"Thy Will be Done"
WILLIAM BERRY Beer Retailer at Upnor ?(Kelly's
Directory, 1911
5. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN WINNE WHO PASSED AWAY
21st SEPTEMBER1913 AGED 37 YEARS
6. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM BURGESS WHO DIED 7th JUNE 1913 AGED 59 YEARS
North Side
Fallen and too heavy to lift
WILLIAM BURGESS Rail Wagon Builder for Coal
Factor (1911 Census)
7. Small Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DORA MADGE WAKELING
DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1914 AGED 3 MONTHS
8. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF N.W. GARDNER
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1893
AGED 60 YEARS
"A loving wife, a mother dear,
A faithful friend lies sleeping here,
In love she lived, in peace she died,
Her life was prayed, but God denied"
LEFT SURVIVING 2 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS TO
MOURN HER LOSS
ALSO NICHOLAS WHYLAND GARDNER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1900
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA IRONMONGER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 30th 1907 ?AGED 42 YEARS
"Another old friend gone,
Another familiar face,
Another has laid his burden,
And run the near? race"
NICHOLAS GARDNER
Rail Carriage Examiner (1891 Census
Home was in Tunbridge Wells, when he died, but he
died at Coulsdon, Surrey.
Personal Estate £81 17s 6d (Probate Index)
9. Fallen Headstone
with Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
[ELL]EN ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES HOLLIDAY
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1889
AGED 54 YEARS
"We cannot, Lord, thy purpose see,
But all is well that (sic) done by thee"
CHARLES HOLLIDAY Foundry Labourer (1881 Census)
10. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN WIGG
DIED 25th APRIL 1890
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JANE CAROLINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th AUGUST 1894
AGED 64 YEARS
JOHN WIGG Sail Maker in Luton Road, Chatham (1881 Census)
ROW 2
11. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY WIFE OF JOHN FRENCH OF AYLESFORD WHO
DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1913 AGED 66 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO THEIR SON HERBIE WHO FELL IN ACTION AT BOUZINCOURT? JUNE 30th 1918
AGED 19 YEARS (one line)
12. Curbs
North Side
ELIZABETH ANN THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN H. JENNINGS WHO
DIED 29th MARCH 1913 AGED 61 YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO JOHN HORTON JENNINGS DIED 3rd JUNE 1918 AGED 67 YEARS
JOHN JENNINGS Licensed Victualler at Milton Regis (1911
Census
"The Watermans Arms" at Milton Regis, his effects valued at
£602 4s 6d ( Probate Index
13. Headstone and
Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN CUTLAND HILL
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1913
AGED 67 YEARS
"In health and strength he left his home,
Not thinking death so near,
It pleased the Lord to bid him come,
And in his sight appear"
AND SUSAN HILL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1915
AGED 71 YEARS
"A sudden change, at God's command she fell,
She had no chance to bid her friends farewell,
Affliction came without warning given,
And bid her haste to meet her God in heaven"
JOHN C. HILL Shipwright, Unemployed in 1911,
(Census)
14. Curbs
North Side
DANIEL IZABY WHO DIED 21st OF DEC. 1912 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th OF AUGUST 1939 AGED 76
YEARS (one line)
South Side
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER FLORENCE ETHEL WO DIED 14th OCT. 1920 AGED 38 YEARS
DANIEL IZABY Crane Driver (1911 Census)
15. Curbs
South Side
MARY SKINNER DIED 1912 AGED 76
JAMES WATKINS DIED JUNE 26th 1916 AGED 20
North Side
THOMAS WATKINS DIED MAY 7th 1924 AGED 58
ELIZABETH WATKINS DIED FEB. 19th 1938 AGED 69
THOMAS WATKINS Lighterman, (1911 Census)
16.
1942 - not recorded
17. Headstone and
Curbs
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN KEMP
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1881
AGED 54 YEARS
"For what is life, it is even a vapour,
That appeareth for a little time and
Then vanisheth away"
ALSO JAMES TUFFEY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1899
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO SELINA TUFFEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 26th 1915
AGED 79YEARS
"Lord Jesus receive my Spirit"
JOHN KEMP Iron Moulder, Personal Estate
valued at £400 (Probate Index)
JAMES TUFFEY Tailor, died at the Conservative Club,
Personal Estate, £2,052 16s 7d (Probate Index)
18. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
ROW 3
19. Headstone and
Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM FRANKS
WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1903
AGED 23 YEARS
"Released from sorrow, sin and pain,
And free from every care,
By angels hands to heaven conveyed,
To rest for ever there"
ALSO
STEPHEN FRANKS
WHO DIED 29th OCTOBER 1906
AGED 66 YEARS
"Past all pain for ever,
Done with sickness now,
Those dear eyes are closed forever,
Peaceful is thy brow"
"Gone but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where thou are laid"
WILLIAM FRANKS Bargeman on father's barge (1901
Census)
STEPHEN FRANKS Barge Owner of Upnor (1901
Census).
The latter's personal estate was valued at £518 11s 1d (Probate
Index)
20. Curbs
1950's - not recorded
21. Large plot, Iron
Posts & Chains, Cruciform Coped with two Ledgers with Horizontal
Crosses
on each side, all Red Granite
The Stone Family of Upnor
Coped Stone
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EUPHENIA GOODEVE
WIFE OF JOSEPH STONE OF UPNOR
DIED 8th SEPTEMBER 1905 AGED 60 YEARS
"Behold, I am with thee and will keep thee in all places
whither thou goest, I will not leave thee" Gen. Xxviii v 157
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH STONE
HUSBAND OF EUPHENIA GOODEVE
DIED 17th MAY 1914 AGED 93 YEARS
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
Me all the days of my life"
WILLIAM PHILIP BUDD STONE YOUNGEST SON DIED 29th JAN. 1951 AGED 89 YEARS
North Ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY STONE
DIED AUGUST 17th 1925
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH STONE
DIED AUG. 4th 1931
AGED 72 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
South Ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REUBEN SINCLAIR STONE
OF UPNOR
DIED APRIL 21st 1928 AGED 79
ALSO LOUISA SYLVIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 11th 1935 AGED 82
ALSO JAMES CAMPBELL
FIFTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WOUNDED AT YPRES
DIED MAY 9th 1915 AGED 26
ALSO JOSEPH
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
MISSING PRESUMED KILLED IN ACTION
AT ALBERT NOV. 12th 1916 AGED 29
ALSO
CHARLES CAMPBELL STONE
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 21st 1949 AGED 62
JOSEPH STONE, died 1914 Shop Keeper, Baker
and Post Office, Lower Upnor (Kelly's 1895 Directory). Personal
Estate, £5,950 (Probate Index)
REUBEN STONE, died 1928 Baker , Personal Estate valued
at £1,5567 17s (Probate Index)
JOSEPH STONE, died 1931 Baker and Grocer at Stoke (1911
Census)
JAMES STONE, died 1915 Clerk, H.M. Customs (1911
Census)
JOSEPH STONE, died 1916 Hospital Clerk (1911 Census)
CHARLES STONE, died 1949 Baker (1911 Census)
22. Large plot, Broken
Pillar on Pedestals
Frank Miskin, the wealthy Farmer and Contractor who died in 1904
(The identity of the person buried under the fallen obelisk (west of
Miskin)
will have to remain a mystery, having proved beyond my strength to move
it!)
East Side
"Not Dead
But Living in Thee"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK MISKIN
WHO PASSED INTO THE GREATER LIFE
NOVEMBER 11th 1904 AGED 48
"In Faith we Meet Again"
North Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EVELYN FIFTH SON OF
WILLIAM L. MISKIN
WHO PASSED OVER JUNE 30th 1911
AGED 28 YEARS
FRANK MISKIN Farmer and Contractor at at
Stoke in 1901 (Census)
Personal Estate valued at £39, 682 15s 1d* (Probate
Index). * (Modern value, over £2,000,000)
From the Chatham Observer
"DEATH OF MR FRANK MISKIN
We regret to have to record the death of Mr Frank Miskin, partner in
the firm of Messrs Tuff and Miskin, contractors, Rochester, Gravesend
and elsewhere, which sad event occurred at his residence, Greenfields,
Wainscott, on Friday.
The deceased was a son of the late Mr Wm. Miskin, of
Beluncle, Hoo, and for many years he resided at Mackay's Court, Stoke,
only removing to to Wainscott in recent years. The death of the deceased
was not altogether unexpected for, some months past he had been known to
be suffering from a very painful malady. In May last year he underwent a
serious operation, and a week before is death a further operation was
deemed necessary, but his life could not be saved, and he passed away on
the day named. Mr Miskin was 48 years of age. He leaves a widow
(daughter of Mr Henry Pye, of St. Mary's Hall) and one daughter to mourn
his loss.
The deceased gentleman had been connected with the firm of
Tuff and Miskin for nearly 20 years, and besides he was a director of
the building firm of Frank Miskin, Ltd., of the barge owning firm of
Samuel West, Ltd., and of the firm of timber merchants, Drake and Co.,
Ltd. He was a keen man of business , and his strict integrity won for
him the respect and esteem of all with whom he became acquainted.
The late Mr Miskin took an interest in public affairs in
the district in which he resided in which he resided. He was for some
years Chairman of the Stoke School Board, becoming a member of the
Education Committee upon these bodies ceasing to exist to exist. He took
a great interest in all kinds of sport, and was a fine shot.
In politics he was a Conservative, and by his death
his party has lost a staunch supporter.
THE FUNERAL
The deep regard in which the late Mr Miskin was held was evidenced
on Wednesday, when his mortal remains were laid to rest in Frindsbury
Churchyard. Hundreds of people assembled from all parts of the district,
the churchyard being almost filled with friends and sympathisers.
The funeral cortège comprised a glass car, bearing the
coffin, and covered with floral tributes, the private carriage of the
deceased containing wreaths, a landau filled with wreaths, and several
private coaches, in which rode the mourners.
A large number of personal friends and employees of the
late Mr Miskin awaited the arrival of the cortège on Frindsbury Hill
and walked in the rear of the procession from that point along the
Avenue to the church...........................
The whole of the Burial Service, with the exception
of the committal portion, was conducted in the church, the officiating
clergy being the Revs. R. Marley (Vicar of Hoo), W. H, Jackson, and H.
T. Young. The service was plain, but the hymns, "Oh God our
help" and "Now the labourer's task is o'er" were sung. As
the coffin was borne from the church to the graveside the organist (Mr
E. W. Dibley) played "The Dead March" from "Saul".
The grave, a new one was bricked and lined with white
chrysanthemums, ivy and smilax. The body was enclosed in a shell and an
oak coffin with brass furniture. The brass plate bore the inscription:
"Frank Miskin: died 11th Nov., 1904; aged 48
years"........................"
There were 150 floral tributes and the mourners in
addition to the family, included Henry Pye, Senior, Henry Pye, Junior,
Charles Tuff, M.P., Doctors, R. R. Brown, J. Holroyd and Cosman, F. F.
Smith, Mayor of Rochester, Thomas Lake Aveling, the Steward of the
Castle Club, Mr Olding, Re, T. J. Cleave Warne, Vicar of Stoke, H. Cobb
and R. Cobb, Frank Drake, S. J. Brice, F. and Spencer Woodhams, H. T.
Williams (Head of Wainscott School), Joseph Pardoe, Schoolmaster, Henry
Smetham, Historian of Strood, Office staff of Tuff and Miskin and
workmen from Stoke and St.Mary's.
EVELYN MISKIN Personal Estate £182 11s 9d (Probate
Index)
23. Small Headstone
and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE WALLIS
WHO DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1912
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1925
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE 1883 – 1958
GEORGE WALLIS Licensed Victualler and Police
Pensioner (1911 Census)
Beer Retailer at the Quarry (Kelly's Directory1903)
24. Headstone and
Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WATKINS
WHO DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1911
AGED 63 ? YEARS
ALSO SIDNEY GEORGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 9th OF SEPTEMBER 1917
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JOSEPH WATKINS
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1925
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO BERTHA BLAIR
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1946
AGED 92 YEARS
WILLIAM J.WATKINS Fishmonger and Dealer (1911
Census).
Personal Estate £727 13s 8d (Probate Index)
25. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY LEONARD WARWOOD WHO DIED JULY 19th 1911
AGED 19 YEARS (one line)
North Side
ALSO ISHMAEL BUTLER WARWOOD WHO DIED JANUARY 15th 1932 AGED 69 YEARS
ISHMAEL WARWOOD Shop Keeper and Post Office (Kelly's
Directory1903 )
In 1911 Census, Labourer at Road Roller Works, same man?
26. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD VERNON PARDOE
BORN NOV. 20th 1903
DIED JUNE 12th 1911
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO JOSEPH PARDOE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1924 AGED 55 ? YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
JOSEPH PARDOE DIED 1924
From Chatham Observer
"MR. J. PARDOE
We regret to record the death on Sunday of Mr Joseph Pardoe (55)
headmaster of the Wainscott Council School. He was taken ill about three
weeks ago with gastric influenza, and heart trouble developed which
brought about his end.
There is little doubt that Mr Pardoe's condition was
accentuated by the serious illness of his only daughter Molly, who is in
a Chatham nursing home, where she has undergone a series of operations.
Mrs Pardoe had only just returned from visiting her daughter on Sunday
morning, when she found that her husband had suddenly expired.
A native of Woolescote, near Stourbridge, the late Mr
Pardoe entered the teaching profession at an early age, and after
obtaining his certificate at Chester College he served in schools at
Netterend, Hereford, and Lye, Worcestershire. He then obtained an
appointment under the Kent Education Committee at Stoke, where he
remained six years, and 16 years ago, on the death of Mr Roberts, was
transferred to the school at Frindsbury Extra. Under his able leadership
and the zealous manner in which Mrs Pardoe has worked in the infants
department, Wainscott School has become one of the most successful
schools in the county. Nature study and gardening are taught to both
boys and girls, and some wonderfully good results have been obtained.
The allotments in connection with the school are recognised to be in as
good order as any in Kent. Basketwork and woodwork are among other
accomplishments of the scholars of Wainscott School, and the tuition of
all these important subjects Mr Pardoe took a leading part.
He was exceedingly popular both with staff and scholars,
and a friend of many of the parents. His death has cast a gloom over the
whole district.
Mr Pardoe took an active interest in the local branch of
the National Union of Teachers he had filled the office of president,
was a member of the committee, and represented the branch at the Kent
County Association.
In church work, too, he played a prominent part, being
sides-man at Frindsbury, a member of the Church Council, superintendent
of Wainscott Sunday School, and rurial-deaconal treasurer for the Diocesan
Quota Fund. In all these directions his place will be hard to fill.
The funeral took place in Frindsbury Churchyard yesterday
and was largely attended. The Rev. H. F. Shepherd (vicar) officiated,
assisted by the Rev. E. S. Jose (late vicar). The choirboys led the
singing of the hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" and the Nunc Domittis
was chanted as the body was borne from the church to the graveside.
Floral tributes were sent, amongst others, by the Mayor and Mayoress of
Rochester, the Frindsbury Parochial Church Council, the sides-men of
Frindsbury Church, the Rochester, Chatham and District National Union of
Teachers, chairman and managers of Staff and the little ones of
Wainscott School, the Wainscott Sunday School children, and members of
the Wainscott Institute, Messrs G. Gates and Sons carried out the
funeral arrangements"
27. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR NEAME
WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MAY 1911 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA NEAME
WHO DIED 30th OCTOBER 1950 AGED 87 YEARS
ARTHUR NEAME Wood Sawyer (1901 Census)
28. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEWIS HARRISON
AT REST OCT. 23rd 1910 AGED 32
North Side
ALSO EDITH
AT REST 12th JUNE 1953 AGED 69 YEARS
LEWIS HARRISON Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy at
Gibraltar? (1901 Census)
29. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 1st 1880
AGED 76 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF
MR. JAMES COOPER
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER [ ] 1882
AGED 49 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF
EMILY COOPER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 18th 1887
AGED [ 7 ] YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR. JAMES COOPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 1908
30. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES EVENDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS APRIL 21st 1886
AGED 75 YEARS
"Fain would I tell to sinners proud,
What a dear Saviour I have found,
And point to the redeeming blood,
And say behold the way to God,
The blood of Jesus Christ his son,
Cleanseth us from all sin"
ALSO JAMES EVENDEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECEMBER 27th 1899
AGED 93 YEARS
JOHN EVENDEN Retired Market Gardener (1891
Census)
31. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NANCY BLACKMAN
WHO DIED MAY 2nd 1896
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1820
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM SAMUEL THEIR SON
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1893
AGED 23 YEARS
ALFRED BLACKMAN Agricultural Labourer (1911
Census)
WILLIAM SAMUEL BLACKMAN, DIED 1893
The following is a concise version of the long Chatham Observer article
"A BRIDEGROOM DROWNED, THE GIRL'S MOTHER CAUSED TROUBLE"
INQUEST at Guildhall, Rochester. CORONER Mr W. H. Bell, L.L.B.
FOREMAN OF JURY Mr A. Maddox
BODY FOUND at entrance of Thames and Medway Canal
WITNESS: Mr Alfred Blackman, father of deceased. Agricultural labourer of
Frindsbury. His son worked on Mr Baker's farm for 7½ years. He left work in
April, hoping to find work at Wouldham Cement Works. He was due to be married
in a fortnight, if he was successful in getting job.
When he returned to his father's house, he seemed depressed. His
father did not suspect "foul play" in son's death and had no idea
how his son ended up in river. His son was happy at home.
TO FOREMAN'S QUESTION: When his son left home, he had no idea he might commit
suicide.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: His son was going to Wouldham because his fiancée
lived there; he approved of his son's marriage.
WITNESS: Mr William Heaver of 3 Raven's Knowle, Wouldham, labourer in Mr
Peter's chalk quarry. Blackman was to marry his adopted daughter, Julia
Lambert. They were to live in witnesses house. Blackman left his house the 7th
of April to get medicine for a bad cold from Dr Bell in Rochester. Witness
lent him 5 shillings. Before he left the house he gave his purse (containing
11/6d) to Heaver to look after, he also left his watch and chain. Blackman had
some savings and was going to draw money out to buy Heaver's furniture.
Blackman was a hard worker. Three weeks previously witness heard him threaten
to commit suicide, saying "I am in two minds to do away with
myself", adding that "his girl's mother" had upset him.
TO A JUROR'S QUESTION: He did not think it odd that Blackman had left his
watch
CORONER'S QUESTION: Did girl's mother object to marriage ? Heaver did not want
to answer question but Coroner insisted. Heaver said the girls' mother wanted
to part them.
TO FOREMAN'S QUESTION: Blackman was cheerful on Monday, there was no
indication he would commit suicide.
WITNESS: Dr A.T. F. Brown examined body, there were no signs of violence. Body
had been in water 2 or 3 days, probably drowned.
WITNESS: Mr William Mungeam, assistant lock keeper , who found the body at
5.30 am, between the lock gate and floodgate. He did not think the body was
brought in by tide.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: He found Blackman's cap in inner lock. Blackman's head
was jammed in girder of flood gates.
WITNESS: Julia Mary Lambert, of Frog Lane, Upnor. She last saw Blackman on
Sunday night at Strood Station; he was going to Halling to cross the river to
Wouldham by the ferry.
They parted on good terms; he told her he had no regular work,
with none in view. She had known him 3 years. He told her he had saved £33
and was going to withdraw £22 to buy Mr Heaver's furniture. Not having work
seemed to prey on his mind. Her mother objected to the marriage, but her
father told her she was old enough to do what she thought proper. She had no
reason to think Blackman would commit suicide but now believed he had done so.
VERDICT: "Found drowned, circumstances unknown"
32. Headstone and Curbs with remains of low railings
Caswell Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT FRENCH CASWELL
BORN 16th OF JULY 1869
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED IN
ROTTERDAM HARBOUR
ON THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY
11th DECEMBER 1885
"In the midst of life we are in Death"
ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING INTERRED AT HIGHAM
BORN 10th AUG. 1866 ARTHUR DIED 9th DEC. 1872
BORN 16th MAY 1873 LIZZY DIED 31st MAY 1873
BORN 10th OCT. 1876 KATHERINE ANN DIED 21st DEC. 1876
"Suffer them to come unto Me"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF SAMUEL CASWELL
WHO DIED ON THE 26th MARCH 1903
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL CASWELL
WHO DIED 1st DECEMBER 1915 AGED 83 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
SAMUEL CASWELL, DIED 1915
From Chatham Observer
"A POOR LAW OFFICER
DEATH OF MR. S. CASWELL
The interment took place in Frindsbury Churchyard on Saturday of Mr
Samuel Caswell, who passed away at his residence, 7 St. Mary's Road,
Strood, on the previous Wednesday.
The deceased gentleman, who was 83 years of age, was for
four years on the official staff of the Workhouse at Strood. He
relinquished this appointment in 1860, and was afterwards for 12 years a
clerk in the office of the late Mr R. L. Cobb, auctioneer and land
agent, Higham.
He returned to the Poor Law service in 1872 as relieving
officer for the Strood district of the Strood Union, and was also
appointed registrar of births, marriages and deaths for the same area,
positions from which he retired on pension in October 1899.
Mr Caswell also held a number of other offices. He was for
many years vaccination officer and attendance officer for Higham,
Cliffe-at-Hoo and Cuxton, and was first inspector for the district under
the Infant Protection Act. He leaves a son and daughter. Mrs Caswell
having pre-deceased her husband by about ten years."
33. Iron Cross
Illegible
34. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
HIRAM TIBE LONDON
DIED 15th JANUARY 1888
AGED 73 YEARS
"These Men see the wonders of the Lord
and his wonders in the Deep"
ALSO
SUSANNAH BUDELL LONDON
DIED 3rd JANUARY 1939
AGED 74 YEARS
"O Rest in the Lord"
35. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORIA
HELEN
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND LOUISA CAMPBELL
BORN MAY 4th 1851 ?
DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1888
ALSO COLIN
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN NOV. 27th 1862
DIED OCT. 9th 1866
"For so He giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO LOUISE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
JAMES CAMPBELL
BORN OCT. 6th 1827
DIED FEB. 18th 1897
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JAMES CAMPBELL
BORN JAN. 1st 1834
DIED MAY 16th 1905
ALSO OF ALICE CAMPBELL
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN SEPTEMBER 14th 1855
DIED MAY 6th 1938
36. Headstone
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever Dear"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
STEPHEN BARDEN
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1889
AGED 42 YEARS
"Yea though I walk through the Valley of
the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil,
For thou art with me, thy rod and thy
staff, they comfort me"
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS
SORROWING WIDOW
STEPHEN BARDEN Railway Engine Driver (1881
Census)
37. Headstone
Thomas Boucher, Late Surveyor General of the G.P.O.,
died 1885
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS BOUCHER
OF "HOLLYWOOD" FRINDSBURY
LATE SURVEYOR GENERAL
OF H.M.'s GENERAL POST OFFICE
BORN 16th NOVEMBER 1817
DIED 13th MAY 1885
ALSO OF HIS ONLY SISTER
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM SPINK
OF LONDON AND CALCUTTA
BORN 19th MAY 1816
DIED 24th DECEMBER 1876
ON HER VOYAGE FROM INDIA AND WAS
BURIED AT SEA
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they
Shall see God"
THOMAS BOUCHER Personal Estate £10, 051 7s 5d.
Re-sworn 1886, £9,999 7s 11d (Probate Index)
One of the executors, Thomas William Spink of the City of London,
East India Agent
38. Headstone
IN
MEMORY
OF
FRANCES SARAH CROUCH
OF FRINDSBURY
DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1885
IN HER 90th YEAR
ALSO HER SISTER
ESTHER MARY CROUCH
WHO DIED ON CHISTMAS DAY 1891
AGED 84 YEARS
"Jesus saith
I am the Way, the Truth and
the Life; no man cometh unto
the Father, but by Me"
39. Pedestals, Cross Displaced
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES SYDNEY
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN ROBERTS
DIED JANUARY 16th 1915
AGED 66 YEARS
"In Faith we meet again"
North side
ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN
PERCY CHARLES
DIED APRIL 18th 1887
AGED 2 YEARS 10 MONTHS
ELLEN LUCY
DIED APRIL 20th 1887 AGED 1 YEAR
MABEL CONSTANCE
DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1889 AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO OF ARTHUR CHARLES
DIED MARCH 20th 1873 AGED 11 MONTHS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM CEMETERY
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
South Side
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIDOW OF THE LATE
CHARLES SYDNEY ROBERTS
DIED JUNE 26th 1938
AGED 87 YEARS
CHARLES ROBERTS Retired Builder (1911 Census)
Of "Wickfield", personal estate £13,839 16s 10d
40. Headstone
- not recorded
41. Fallen and Broken Headstone
ERNEST WILLIAM HODGE
DIED 8th AUGUST 18[92] AGED 3 YEARS
ALICE EMILY HODGE
[DIED] 9th AUGUST 18[92] AGED 8 YEARS
ERNEST [R]OSER HODGE
[DIED] 10th AUGUST 18[82]2 AGED [ ] MONTHS
ALSO LENA HODGE
[DIED] [ ] AUGUST 1892 AGED 12 MONTHS
ALSO BEATRICE HODGE
DIED 14th AUGUST 1892 AGED [5 YEARS]
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO ERNEST ROSER HODGE
DIED [ ] OCTOBER 1942 ?AGED [ ]
42. Pedestals, Curbs and CWGC Headstone
South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES BULLEN
LAY WORKER OF ST. MARY'S
PARISH CHURCH, STROOD
AND SERVER AT THE ALTAR
ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUARY 4th 1892 AGED 49 YEARS
East Side
PTE. HARRY
MARCH WILLS
R.A.M.C. 87139
WHO DIED AT THE MILITARY HOSPITAL
WOKING 5th NOVEMBER 1918
AGED 41 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
North Side
ALSO OF
HANNAH
MARSH BULLEN
WIDOW OF THE LATE
JAMES BULLEN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
10th FEBRUARY 1921
AGED 78 YEARS
"With Christ which is far better"
C.W.G.C. Headstone
87139 PRIVATE
H. M. WILLS
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
5th NOVEMBER 1918
ROW 4
43. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WILLS
OF UPPER UPNOR
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1902
AGED 62 YEARS
"Though lost to sight,
To memory ever dear"
ALSO EMMA WILLS
DIED MAY 9th 1905
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1904
AGED 28 YEARS
"Boast not thyself of tomorrow,
For thou knowest not what the day shall bring
JOHN WILLS Inn Keeper "Crown and
Anchor", Upnor (1901 Census)
44. Headstone
Face Down
45. Headstone
1961 - not recorded
46. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS SUMMER STARTUP
WHO DIED 16th AUGUST 1910
AGED 48 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANN STARTUP
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1916
AGED 52 YEARS
"And with the morn, those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since and lost awhile"
ALSO ARTHUR
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 15th SEPT. 1916
"For duty's sake he gave his life,
---- a life to save,
A lonely soldier's grave he reaps,
And with earth's noblest dead he sleeps"
AGED 24 YEARS
THOMAS STARTUP Market Gardener (1901 Census)
47. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES ANN HAYWARD
WHO DIED OCT. 27th 1911 AGED 50 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HENRY EDWARD HAYWARD HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1927 AGED 66 YEARS
HENRY HAYWARD Engineer's Clerk (1911 Census)
48. Curbs
1950's - not recorded
49. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES SALES
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1911
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1911
AGED 53 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
JAMES SALES Tunnel Watch Keeper (1911 Census)
50. Curbs
South Side
HENRY JAMES POCOCK WHO DIED 12th JULY 1933 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HAROLD POCOCK WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1910 AGED 18 YEARS
51. Curbs
South Side
EMMA WAGHORNE WHO
DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1917 AGED 21 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF PHILIP WAGHORNE WHO
DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1930 AGED 69 YEARS
52. Small Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
OTWAY BOURNE
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1878
AGED 24 YEARS
"While in the world I did remain,
My latter days were grief and pain,
But when the Lord, he thought it best,
He took me to a place of rest"
ALSO ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1877
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD HENRY
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED [SEPTEMBER 2] 2nd 1877
[AGED 11 WEEKS]
53. Headstone and Foot Stone
CHARLES PARSONS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th FEBRUARY 1878
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE PARSONS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JUNE 1894
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM CHARLES PARSONS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th MARCH 1879
AGED 5 YEARS
"Oh keep us faithful God,
[ ] faithful to thy Dove"
54. Modern Curb
- not recorded
55. Curb
1930's - not recorded
56. Curbs
South Side
ALSO HARRY STIRRUP SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 30th AUGUST 1924 AGED 42
YEARS
57. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE BARNETT
DIED APRIL 2nd 1839
DIED JUNE 16th 1884
"For his real worth let friendship,
drop a tear,
who knew him best lament him,
most sincere"
ALSO TRUMAN
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN JUNE 28th 1869
DIED AUGUST 6th 1883
"One gentle sigh, his spirit fled,
we scarcely thought he
could be dead"
ALSO ELIZA BARNETT
BORN MARCH 10th 1844
DIED MARCH 20th 1895
GEORGE BARNET Contractor of Parsonage House, (2
Servants) (1881 Census)
58. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS PUTTIFER
BORN APRIL 16th 1843
DIED JANUARY 27th 1910
ALSO MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 10th 1844
DIED JUNE 6th 1906
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
CAROLINE
BORN JUNE 6th 1869
DIED JANUARY 1st 1885
ARTHUR JOSEPH
BORN MARCH 31st 1874
DIED APRIL 14th 1890
"A sudden change, I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"
THOMAS PUTTIFER Bargeman (1901 Census)
59. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOSEPH PUTTIFER
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1885
AGED 67 YEARS
60. Curbs
HENRY JOHNSON ALSO OF ADELATE (sic) MARY JOHNSON
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1909 AGED 70 YEARS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1913 AGED 66
YEARS
HENRY JOHNSON Agricultural Labourer (1901
Census)
ROW 5
61. Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN CHARLOTTE LEWRY
DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1902
AGED 32 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
62. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD HEAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 15th 1903
AGED 72 YEARS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD HEAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP JAN. 25th 1910
AGED 77 YEARS
EDWARD HEAD Rail Guard (1871 Census)
63.
1939 - not recorded
64. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WALTER
WHO DIED 10th JULY 1904
IN HER 48th YEAR
"Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
and the sound of a voice that is still"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WALTER
WHO DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1905
IN HIS 50th YEAR
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"
WILLIAM WALTER Cement Labourer (1901 Census)
Or... Civil Servant?, Personal Estate £1,439 12s 5d (Probate
Index)
65. Curbs
1936 - not recorded
66. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
ANN ELIZABETH BLAKE OSENTON
DIED APRIL 18th 1915
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM BLAKE OSENTON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1923
AGED 83 YEARS
67. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY MAUD BAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 21st 1914 AGED 58 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ALICE A. SAUNDERS
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 25th 1929 AGED 40 YEARS
68. Curbs
South Side
ELIZABETH SARAH STONE WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1912 AGED 15 YEARS AND 11
MONTHS
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY STONE DIED JUNE 1st 1923 AGED 51 YEARS
WILLIAM STONE River Constable, City of London (1911
Census)
(2015-02-13 Ian Smith states that Henry William Stone was his Great
Grandfather and was a City of Rochester River Policeman and had reached the rank
of Sergent when he died.)
69. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS BOLTON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1910
IN HER 50th YEAR
"In death, O Lord abide with me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BOLTON
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1922
AGED 64 YEARS
THOMAS BOLTON Waterman, Stone Trade (1911
Census)
70. Curbs
Parts missing
71. Headstone
1950's - not recorded
72. Cruciform Coped
Thomas Whitebread, the Farmer, died 1896
North Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
BORN 27th FEBRUARY 1868 DIED 1st MARCH 1868
ALSO BEATRICE MAY WHITEBREAD
BORN 18th MAY 1882 DIED 15th SEPTEMBER 1887
ALSO IVO JOHN WHITEBREAD
BORN 19th APRIL 1884 DIED 16th APRIL 1923
ALSO OF STANLEY EIGHTH SON OF THOMAS WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
WHITEBREAD WHO DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1878 AGED 4 MONTHS
South Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
WHO DIED 18th NOVEMBER 1896 AGED 52 YEARS
"Not my will but thine be done"
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN MEMORY OF HERBERT FOURTH SON OF THOMAS WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
WHITEBREAD WHO DIED 19th MAY 1878 AGED 6 YEARS
THOMAS WHITEBREAD Farmer, Personal Estate £4, 687
19s (Probate Index)
73. Face Down, Modern ?
74. Curbs, no inscription
75a. Detached Headstone, against wall
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES AMELIA [EVENDEN]
WHO DIED JAN. 8th [1881]
AGED 4 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
ALSO JANE EVENDEN
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 190[3]
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO JOHN STAINCHALL EV[ENDEN]
WHO DIED DEC. 5th 192[5]
AGED 76 YEARS
JOHN EVENDEN Publican "Royal Oak" (Kelly's
Directory 1895, 1909)
In 1881 Census at "Fleur d' Lis" at Burham
ROW 6
75b.
1930's - not recorded
76. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WALTER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th JANUARY 1902
AGED 76 YEARS
"With Christ which is far Better"
ALSO ELIZA BARDEN
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th MARCH 1914
AGED 80 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO EMILY COOK
DIED 6th JANUARY 1944
AGED 84 YEARS
77. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY THOMAS WILLIAMS
DIED 5th SEPTEMBER 1910
AGED 73 YEARS
FOR 33 YEARS ASSISTANT OVERSEER
AND 6 YEARS CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS
PARISH OF FRINDSBURY
HENRY THOMAS WILLIAMS DIED 1910
From Chatham Observer
"MR. H. T. WILLIAMS
A well known resident of Frindsbury passed away on Monday morning in
the person of Mr Henry Thomas Williams, aged 73 years. The deceased, who
resided at Grove House, Grove Road, carried on for many years the
business of a builder, and for 33 years he was rate collector and
assistant overseer of the parishes of Frindsbury Intra and Frindsbury
Extra.
In business he was one of the most successful traders in
the towns, and was able to retire some years since, owning a
considerable amount of property in the neighbourhood. Sometime
afterwards he gave up his parochial work, and, it will be remembered, on
his relinquishing the office, the district was divided, Mr W. J. Baker
being appointed assistant overseer and rate collector for Frindsbury
Intra, and Mr S.W. Ring for Frindsbury Extra.
The deceased was also a staunch Churchman, and for many
years was Churchwarden at Frindsbury Church. For three years he
represented Frindsbury Extra on the Strood Board of Guardians and
District Council, and his knowledge of the parish and it's needs made
him a most useful member, especially on the latter body.
He was a man of strict integrity, and was held in high
esteem by a large circle of friends. Mr Williams had been ailing for a
long time. Bronchitis and asthma ga
78. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
East Side
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY BARDEN
DIED JULY 28th 1902
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO LYDIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 18th 1932
AGED 82 YEARS
South Side
ALSO
ELSIE MAUD
THIRD DAUGHTER & BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT J. WEAVER
PASSED AWAY SEPT. 12th 1947
AGED 58 YEARS
"A Beautiful Memory"
North Side
ALSO
ROBERT JOHN
WEAVER
PASSED AWAY 27th APRIL 1946
AGED 65 YEARS
CREMATED AT CHARING
79. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JENNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN WYLES
OF STONEHOUSE FARM
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1901
AGED 39 YEARS
"Come to me – saith one? - and coming,be at rest"
ALSO
JOHN DENNIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1914
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WYLES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT MAIDSTONE FEBY. 20Th 1944
AGED 84 YEARS
"Abide with me"
ALSO STANLEY SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT SHANGHAI MARCH 7th 1927
AGED 31 YEARS
80. Celtic Cross
THOMAS ROBERTS
DIED NOV. 22nd 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
THOMAS ROBERTS School Master at Wainscott (1881
Census)
81. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER
OF
WILLIAM AND EMMA BOURNE
WHO DIED 23rd JANUARY 1909
AGED 20 YEARS
"Like a lilly fair and green,
Soon cut down and no more seen,
In peace she lived, in Christ she died,
Her life was craved, but God denied"
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
82. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN POOLEY DIED NOV. 20th 1909 AGED 34 YEARS
South Side
ALSO HANNAH GRACE TREMAIN
DIED DEC. 20th 1916 AGED 65 YEARS
83. Pedestals, Cross Gone, Curbs
East Side
IN CHERISHED MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED EDWARD BENNETT
WHO FELL ASLEEP 3rd OCTOBER 1903
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED EDWARD BENNETT
WHO PASSED AWAY 12th FEBRUARY 1927
AGED 77 YEARS
South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED ONLY SON OF
A. E. AND CATHERINE BENNETT
WHO WAS DROWNED AT RANGOON
4th JULY 1905
AGED 29 YEARS
INTERRED AT POOCONDURY CEMETERY
ALFRED BENNETT Sail Maker (1881 Census)
84. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ROBERT HANNAH
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1909
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT HANNAH
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1923
AGED 88 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
SARAH ANN YOUNGER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1890
AGED 25 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
AND ALEXANDER SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 6th 1926
AGED 65 YEARS
"At Rest"
ROBERT HANNAH
Coal Labourer (1881 Census)
85a. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs
North Side
WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED JUNE 17th 1880
AGED 1 YEAR & 10 MONTHS
East Side
WALTER WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED DEC. 26th 188[1]
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM WHITE
DIED APRIL 14th 1915
AGED 75 YEARS
"Suffer little children to come unto me,
For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
South Side
ALFRED WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED JUNE 24th 1893
AGED 12 YEARS
MARY ANN WHITE
DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1927
AGED 82 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
85b. Fallen, Broken Headstone (Missed from 1st Survey
[ ]
GEORGE
LANGLEY HARPUM
BORN JAN[UARY] 30th 1803
DIED [JUNE] 28th 1880
SARAH HARPUM
BORN AUGUST [ ] [1809]
DIED MARCH [ ] [1890]
GEORGE HARPUM
BORN APRIL [ ] [1837]
DIED JANUARY [ ] [1886]
[ ? ]
[ ]
DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER [ ? ]
GEORGE HARPUM Labourer (1871 Census)
GEORGE HARPUM JNR. Agricultural Labourer (1881 Census)
86. Headstone and Curbs
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
FOSTER HENRY STOBBART
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1882
AGED 16 YEARS
"Gone in his youth, from misery and pain,
And gone where ransomed [ ],
Gone where all hearts [ ],
And only where we [ ] hope to [
]"
FOSTER STOBBART Grocer's Boy (1881 Census)
87. Headstone
William Gurr who drowned in 1905
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
REUBEN WALTER GURR
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1886
AGED 25 YEARS
"Not one from Memory, not gone from Love,
But gone where we all Hope to meet you Above"
ALSO
WILLIAM ROBERT GURR
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
MARCH 15th 1905
AGED 72 YEARS
"After the Storm, comes Peace"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 19th 1911
AGED 77 YEARS
"Greatly Loved and Deeply Mourned"
WILLIAM GURR DIED 1905
From Chatham Observer
"BARGE OVERTURNED
The sudden gales on Wednesday week wrought havoc among the smaller
craft on the Lower Thames. At Greenhithe two barges were overturned, and
William Gurr, of Upnor, one of the crew of the Vectis, was imprisoned in
the cabin.
The wreck was towed ashore, and the lifeless body was
recovered next day. At the inquest on Saturday, Edward Gurr, of Strood,
the captain of the Vectis, stated that the deceased was his father.
Witness endeavoured to drag him out of the cabin companion
as the vessel was heeling over, but he (witness) lost his foothold by
the capsizing of the boat, and was submerged. When he got clear of the
wreck, he saw one of the crew on the upturned keel, and there were no
signs of his father.
At the time the squall struck the vessel, hardly any sail
was set. It was the worst squall witness had known"
ROW 7
88. Fallen, Broken Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN HONEYMON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1900
AGED 62 ? YEARS
( Eroded Verses)
89. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH BEALE
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1901
AGED 81 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
90. Fallen Headstone, Face Down (could not lift)
91. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY BIGG
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1901
AGED 86 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO ELIZA BATES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF T. BATES
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1918
AGED 77 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BATES
WHO DIED 31st MAY 1927
AGED 87 YEARS
THOMAS BATES Railway Engine Driver (1901
Census)
92.
1938 - not recorded
93. Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED HILL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 7th 1908
AGED 80 YEARS
"A Light from this Household is Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Stilled,
A Place is Vacant in our Hearts,
Which Never can be Filled"
ALSO
ANN ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1914
AGED 84 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO WALTER HILL
WHO DIED NOV. 17th 1940
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO LAURA ANN HILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 20th 1948 AGED 86 YEARS
ALFRED HILL Fisherman (1881 Census)
94.
1938 - not recorded
95. Curbs on Large Plot
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA ELLEN TULLY WHO DIED 15th JAN 1893 AGED 58
YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 26th OCTOBER 1916 AGED 82
YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF THEIR SON JAMES EDWARD WHO DIED 20th OCT. 1879 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA TULLY WHO DIED 25th MARCH 1913 AGED 62 YEARS "Peace,
Perfect Peace"
JAMES TULLY Bricklayer (1881 Census)
ROW 8
96. Broken Celtic Cross and Curbs
Reuben Middleton, General Manager of Aveling and Porter, died 1900
SACRED TOP THE MEMORY OF
REUBEN MIDDLETON
DIED 7th MARCH 1900
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
ABIGAIL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1893 AGED 51 YEARS
"[Boast ?] not what shall be on the morrow"
REUBEN MIDDLETON DIED 1900
From the Chatham News
"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. REUBEN MIDDLETON
The funeral of the late Mr Reuben Middleton, general manager to Messrs
Aveling and Porter, Limited, Strood, whose death we recorded in our last
issue, took place amid many manifestations of regret, on Saturday, the
remains being interred with those of his wife, who died two years ago,
at Frindsbury Churchyard.
The cortège, which consisted of a Washington car,
containing the coffin, of polished oak, with brass fittings, and eight
mourning carriages, left the late residence of the deceased, Bridge
House, Esplanade, Strood, at 2.40 and proceeded by way of the High
street, North street, and Frindsbury road to the place of burial.
Many of the men, who had been employed under the deceased
followed in the rear, while a considerable number assembled at the
church, where Mr T. L. Aveling and Mr H, Pitts (directors of the firm)
also joined the party.........................."
Many other employees of Aveling and Porter attended,
including all the foremen of the various departments, office staff and
the drawing department. There were a large number of floral tributes
from family, friends and all departments of Aveling and Porter
97. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs
IN
MEMORY
OF
BERNARD JAMES
DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF
J. & E. BOURNE
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1911
AGED 1 YEAR 8 MONTHS
"Thy Will be Done"
98. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN CHEESEMAN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1911
AGED 83 YEARS
"Home at last, thy Labour done,
Safe and Blest, the Victory won,
Jordan passed, from pain set free,
Angels now have welcomed thee"
ALSO OF MARY
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1919
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN CHEESEMAN Labourer (1881 Census)
99. Pedestals Cross Gone
IN MEMORY OF JAMES DAY
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1908 AGED [40] YEARS
100. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH MINNIE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WALTER W. DIPLOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 26th 1908
AGED 24 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
IRENA F. DAY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 24th 1910
AGED 1 YEAR AND 11 MONTHS
101. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD WILLIAM PHILLIPS WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1907?
AGED 49 YEARS
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWIN BARDEN WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1928 AGED 57 YEARS
EDWARD PHILLIPS Cement Labourer (1881 Census)
102. Detached, Broken Headstone, leaning on dead tree
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FELIX BOURNE
OF STROOD
DIED JUNE 1st 1886
AGED 49 YEARS
"Husband and children be content,
For unto you I was but lent,
My debt is paid my grave you see,
Therefore prepare to follow me"
103. Small Headstone
The unfortunate William Hancock who died under a train in 1888
IN MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HANCOCK
OF NOTTINGHAM
WHO MET HIS DEATH
ON THE S. E. [R] STROOD
JULY 5th 1888
AGED 25 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
WILLIAM HANCOCK DIED 1888
When the Inquest was held, Hancock's name was not known. He was buried
at All Saints as an "unknown man". When his family discovered
that he had been killed, they tried to have his body exhumed and
reburied in Nottingham. This attempt was not successful, so they placed
the small headstone on the grave, and the church register was adjusted
to record the identity of the dead man.
From the Chatham Observer
"SUICIDE AT STROOD
SINGULAR HALLUCINATIONS
An inquest was held on Saturday at the Railway Tavern, before the
City Coroner, Mr W. H. Bell, LL B., on the body of a man unknown who was
killed on the South Eastern Railway, on Thursday night.
Mr D. Skinner was appointed foreman of the jury.
Edward Hansted, of Temple Farm, Strood, foreman of Temple
Brickfields, deposed that he saw the deceased the first time at about
half past three in the afternoon of Thursday. He did not remember the
name of the deceased although it was told to him. He saw him previously
go on to the South Eastern Railway, and when he came to the wharf the
3.37 train from Maidstone passed by. Deceased swung his arm over his
head, and then went and lay down by witness's house. Deceased afterwards
asked for water and witness gave him some. He complained of his head
being bad, and said he suffered with his head. In the course of
conversation deceased gave his Christian name as William, and said that
he was a fitter by trade. He stated also that he had been at work in
Chatham dockyard, and had come that morning from Cage lane, Chatham.
When a train passed along the London, Chatham and Dover
Railway, he exclaimed "That is where I ought to be, under the
train", and repeated this when another one came up later on. He
said, " There are several thousands women coming to kick me to
death", and when witness replied "Oh, no they are not, they
don't kick people to death in this country", he said, "Don't
talk so mad".
Deceased left witness and witness did not see him again
until the train had passed over him. He was then dead.
Thomas William Harris, of Cuxton road, Strood, labourer,
said he saw deceased between three and four o'clock on Thursday
afternoon near Mr Hansted's cottage. He asked witness where there was
any water, and he replied "you are close to the river". Then
he said "I want to drown myself", and on being asked why he
answered, "Because women are after me". He was quiet and spoke
as though more to himself than any one else. Subsequently he went upon
the South Eastern line, and a down train came by. Witness shouted
"Come off the line", and deceased replied, "This is what
I have been waiting for". Witness tried and could not reach him
before deceased threw his hat into the air, and jumped in front of the
train just as it reached him. The wheels of the whole train passed over
him, and when witness went up he found him dead.
George Richards, Maidstone, deposed that he was driving the
engine of the 4.8 train from Charing Cross to Maidstone. He left Strood
station at 5.28 for Cuxton, and when near the Temple brickfields, he saw
a man on the down side clear of the line. When he first saw him he would
be probably thirty yards away, and five or six yards before he reached
him he deliberately "dived" in front of the engine. The wheels
passed over him, and it was quite impossible for him to stop in time,
although he shut off steam and applied the brake.
Henry Coulter, Inspector for the South Eastern Railway Company, of Bowes
road, Strood, stated that he received information of the death of the
deceased, so he went with a stretcher and conveyed him to the Railway
Tavern.
A verdict of "Suicide whilst in a state of unsound mind" was
returned.
ROW 9
104. Headstone, Badly Eroded
HARRIETT TURNER
[WHO DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1894]?
[AGED 56 YEARS]?
105. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM WEST
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 20th 1899
AGED 26 YEARS
"I will fear no evil for thou art with me"
ALSO
GEORGE WILLIAM WEST
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1880
AGED 42 YEARS
INTERRED IN UPNOR CHURCHYARD
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO HANNA
WIFE OF GEORGE WILLIAM WEST
DIED MARCH 5th 1911
AGED 66 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO RICHARD HENRY WEST
KILLED IN ACTION SEPTEMBER 25th 1917
AGED 37 YEARS
106. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED SISTER OF
STEPHEN & ELIZA SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
OCTOBER 19th 1899
AGED 54 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away"
ALSO STEPHEN SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
MAY 30th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
"He is not dead but sleepeth"
ALSO ELIZA SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JANUARY 19th 1938
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
STEPHEN SCOTCHMAN Journeyman Wheelwright in Essex (1881
Census)
107. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN POTTERTON
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
JANE POTTERTON
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1899
AGED 59 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
JANE HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1929
AGED 87 YEARS
JOHN POTTERTON Oil Mill Labourer (1881 Census)
108. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY A. WILLIAMSON
DIED OCTOBER 13th 1907
AGED 67
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
MARY ALICE WILLIAMSON
DIED AUGUST 5th 1926
(No age given, aged 60 years)
HELEN R. WILLIAMSON
DIED JUNE 13th 1947
AGED 73 YEARS
109. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE CORNELIUS
WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO LUCY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th JAN. 1915
AGED 63 YEARS
"At Rest, Reunited"
GEORGE CORNELIUS Wharfinger (Coal) (1881
Census)
110. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY BRIDGER
WHO DIED MARCH 29th 1908
AGED 66 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
"Grieve not for me, I'm free from pain,
We hope to met in Heaven again"
ALSO HENRY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1922
AGED 78 YEARS
HENRY BRIDGER Millwright (1881 Census)
111. Curbs
West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT
South Side
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES HENRY JARRETT WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY APRIL
14th 1881 AGED 45 YEARS (One line)
North Side
ALSO JAMES HENRY JARRETT WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1903 AGED 74 YEARS
JAMES JARRETT Lighterman (1881 Census)
112. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM HAYMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 30th 1880
AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO
FANNY HAYMAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 21st 1887
AGED 87 YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
113. Small Tablet and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD BALDOCK
DIED APRIL 1st 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"We shall meet again"
ALSO
HARRIETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 15th 1921
AGED 80 YEARS
EDWARD BALDOCK Railway Inspector (1910 Census)
Personal estate £273 3s 9d (Probate Index)
114 – 117
All 1940's - not recorded
118. Fallen Headstone
William Wilson, crushed to death in 1889
IN
MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY WILSON
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
OCTOBER 3rd 1889
AGED 20 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
WILLIAM HENRY WILSON DIED 1889
From Chatham Observer
"CRUSHED TO DEATH BY MACHINERY
W.J. Harris, County Coroner, held an inquest at the Cottage on the
Cliff Inn, Frindsbury, on Friday week, on the body of a man named
William Henry Wilson, who was killed on the previous day by being
crushed in the cogwheels of a machine at the Frindsbury Cement Works.
The deceased apparently slipped when passing the wheel, and
thoughtlessly put his hand into the cogs, and was drawn in and
frightfully crushed.
Louisa Wilson, wife of Reuben Wilson, said deceased was her
son and was twenty years of age. He was employed at Frindsbury Cement
Works.
Stephan Wellar, of Rochester, Wet (sic) ? Maker, in the
employ of Messrs Tingey and Son, Frindsbury Cement Works, said the
deceased was employed as witness's assistant, and had been working with
him about three months. Deceased had been employed on the works for some
years.
On the previous day, at 11.45, deceased went down into the
engine room in answer to a signal to start the pumps. As deceased did
not return, witness looked down and saw him hanging by the right arm
from the cogs of a wheel. Deceased's arm and part of his body was
crushed in the cogs. Witness stopped the engine immediately, and got the
deceased out. Deceased had been killed instantly, the shaft of the
engine rotating at the rate of eighty revolutions to the minute. In his
opinion the deceased met his death by slipping on the floor and putting
his hand thoughtlessly into the cogs. The cogwheel was between five and
six feet from the floor. Deceased was not employed in oiling.
He was wearing a sleeved waistcoat.
George Batchelor, Foreman of the Cement Works, said he
arrived on the spot within three minutes of the accident. He saw that
deceased was dead, his arm being held in the cogs right close to the
body, and completely crushed. Witness was of opinion the deceased
slipped on the floor, and to save himself put his hand on the cogs
without thinking of the consequences.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental
death".
To modern readers it is rather shocking that the machine had no guard
fitted and that the floor was slippery. The tone of the report seems to
blame poor Wilson for an understandable instinctive act.
ROW 10
119. Curbs
ALFRED EDWARD STRUDWICK KILLED AT STROOD STATION FEBRUARY 26th 1899 AGED
26 YEARS
ALBERT EDWARD STRUDWICK DIED 1899 [119]
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
"KILLED AT STROOD STATION
SHOCKING ACCIDENT TO A RAILWAY PORTER
INQUEST: At St. Bartholomew's Hospital
CORONER: R. J. M. Steadman
CAUSE OF DEATH: Crushed between platform and train
FOREMAN OF JURY: E. H. Wraith
Mr G. Pile, Station Master observed Inquest for S.E.R.
WITNESS: John Huggett, Coachman of Epsom, brother in law of deceased.
Identified body
WITNESS: John Thomas Wright, Seaman of H.M.S. PEMBROKE. Knew deceased for 12
years. Saw him Sunday night at Porters Room at Strood Station. Deceased then
crossed the line as train was reversing into station, deceased tried to jump
clear but train caught him. Witness ran for help from station staff.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: Deceased did not say he was going to cross line. He was
not in a hurry; he was cheerful and sober.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: It was a clear night. The train was being moved from the
Maidstone line to the main line. If deceased had got into the 6 foot way
(between lines) he would be safe. The train was moving very quietly. Did not
think deceased saw train; there was no whistle or light at rear.
WITNESS: Thomas Pearce, Ticket Collector. Deceased's duty was involved with
mails; witness spoke to him as he crossed line. Witness shouted "Look
out, there". Deceased made a leap for the platform. There was no light at
rear of train but a guard was showing a hand lamp. He heard a whistle before
shunt started.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Could not hear train but saw it. The station lights were
fully on.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: Deceased would be off duty at 10; train moved a "a
man's running pace".
WITNESS: Charles Gilbert, Assistant Guard. He was in guard's brake of train;
he held a lamp out of the window but took it in before platform was reached.
He heard shout "Whoa", then saw deceased between platform and train.
He applied the brake and train stopped within 2 yards; told driver not to
move. Part of the platform had to be cut out to free deceased. He was taken to
hospital, unconscious, bleeding from the head and stomach. The whistle was
blown before platform was reached.
QUESTION FROM MR PILE: Auto vacuum brake was attached.
WITNESS: George Bunyard, Engine Driver. Was in charge of train; saw deceased
two minutes before accident. Did not see accident. Blew whistle before
shunting. When he felt brake he stopped train "instantly". He
assisted in placing deceased on to stretcher.
WITNESS: Henry John Mills, Carriage Cleaner. Deceased was dismissed from S.E.R.
About 3½ years ago and was out of work 10–12 days. Witness asked deceased
if Mr Pile would take him on again. Deceased said he believed he would but if
he did not re-employ him again he said, " I shall rub myself out".
Witness believed he meant suicide. Deceased seemed depressed then but
thereafyre he seemed fine.
JUROR'S PROTEST: Juror, Mr Gazeley, protested over last witness's evidence, he
did not consider it was relevant. The Coroner told Gazeley he must allow
Coroner to do his job.
WITNESS: Arthur John Groombridge, S.E.R. Inspector, said that some of the
Strood staff told him 8 or 9 months ago that deceased had threatened suicide.
JUROR'S QUESTION: Was it usual to shunt with no light ?
WITNESS: Company regulations required a rear light and it was duty of deceased
to place one. He should have a lamp ready.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Deceased looked after mails, he had no business to leave
up platform.
TO JOHN HUGGETT'S QUESTION: Deceased had been on duty since 8.30 am, but had
gaps between trains and a good time for meals. Sunday was an "easy day's
work". Deceased had 2½ hours for dinner at midday.
DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY: Mr Ludford Cooper, House Surgeon at St. Bartholomew's
Hospital.
Deceased admitted at 10.45 on Sunday night, he was unconscious and died ¾ of
an hour later.
He died of shock, secondary to probable ruptured viscera.
WITNESS: Police Sergeant Beckwith. Evidence not recorded.
Verdict "Accidental Death" (Strudwick was recently married)"
120. number not used
121. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK GEORGE LEANEY
WHO DIED MAY 31st 1899
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
ALBERT WILLIAM LEANEY
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1901
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
HENRY JOHN LEANEY
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1915
AGED [41] YEARS
INTERRED IN RAINHAM CHURCHYARD
ALSO
ARTHUR LEANEY
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1915
AGED 23 YEARS
122. Small Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WALLER
WHO DIED 24th OCTOBER 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM ERNEST WALLER
DIED 6th MARCH 1875
AGED 13 YEARS
"Not lost but Gone Before"
WILLIAM WALLER Labourer (1891 Census)
123. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
GEORGE FRY
WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1898
AGED 43 YEARS
"Rest on Dear Father, thy labours o'er,
Thy willing hands will toil no more,
A Faithful Father, true and kind,
No friend on earth like thee we find"
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
MARY FRY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1928
AGED 78 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away"
"Her End was Peace"
GEORGE FRY Personal Estate £144 7s (Probate
Index)
124. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD BURGOYNE
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1923
AGED 55 YEARS ?
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO LOUISA ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 28th 1922
IN HER 82nd YEAR ?
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO EDWIN BURGOYNE
WHO DIED APRIL 1st 1935
AGED 63 YEARS
"Lead, Kindly Light"
RICHARD BURGOYNE JNR. Naval Ordnance (1901
Census)
125. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
WILLIAM COULTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th AUGUST 1897
AGED 54 YEARS
ELIZA COULTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 26th FEBRUARY 1923
AGED 79 YEARS
"How hard it is to part with those,
We loved on earth so dear,
The heart no greater trial knows,
No sorrow more severe"
WILLIAM COULTER Chalk Labourer (1881 Census)
126. Curbs
South Side
JAMES ROBERTS DIED APRIL 19th 1897 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE SARAH JANE DIED MARCH 30th 1904 AGED 71 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JAMES C. ROBERTS DIED NOV. 14th 1939 AGED 65 YEARS
AND HIS WIFE MARGARET A. S. (MILLS) DIED JUNE 7th 1962 AGED 89 YEARS
JAMES ROBERTS SNR. Licensed Victualler
"Railway Tavern"
Personal Estate £402 12s 9d (Probate Index)
JAMES ROBERTS JNR. Personal Estate £3,418 7s 5d (Probate
Index)
127. Curbs
South Side
MARY WHITMORE WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1907 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
BENJAMIN WHITMORE WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1915 AGED 76 YEARS
128. Small Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEARLY LOVED CHILD
RUBY STONE
DIED 15th OCTOBER 1907
AGED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS
ALSO ADA EDITH MOTHER OF ABOVE
DIED [ ] JULY 1954 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST ALBERT STONE
DIED 27th SEPT. 1955 AGED 83 YEARS
"Re-united"
ERNEST STONE Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory
1909)
Lived at Stone Hill, Haven Street, died at All Saints Hospital,
Chatham. Personal Estate £201 4s 5d
129. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
SYDNEY JAMES BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 14th 1907
AGED 21 YEARS
"Our loss is great, we'll not complain,
But hope in Heaven to meet again"
ALSO JAMES BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 26th 1946
AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ROSA BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 4th 1957
AGED 90 YEARS
"At Rest"
130. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
OUR DEAR MOTHER
MARIA CLARK
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1907
AGED 66 YEARS
131. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED MARSH
DIED 16th MARCH 1906
AGED 64 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO ALICE MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JULY 1919
AGED 76 YEARS
ALFRED MARSH Butler to Ann Savage (Widow of
Captain Savage ?) (1881 Census)
132. Headstone and Foot Stone
Charles Pocock, who drowned on the Anglo Dane in 1892
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES JOHN POCOCK
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1896
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO
JANE FRANCES
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 29th 1875
AGED 60? YEARS
ALSO, INTERRED AT UPNOR
CHARLES JOHN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
JANUARY 6th 1892 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ISABELLA FANNY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1881
AGED 25 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
CHARLES POCOCK DIED 1892
From Chatham Observer
"LOSS OF BARGE IN THE RIVER
TWO ROCHESTER MEN DROWNED
Hardly has the new year been ushered in before we have to chronicle
one of the saddest fatalities which has occurred on the river on the
river for many months past.
Readers will remember the severe squall which swept
over the district about eleven o'clock on Wednesday morning, when the
sky was almost as dark as ink, and the wind came in very fierce gusts.
The forces of the squall was felt to it's fullest extent in the river,
and it resulted in the capsizing of the barge Anglo Dane, and the loss
of the captain and mate.
The craft, which belonged to Mr G. H. Curel, of
Rochester, was loaded with coke, and was proceeding down the river at
the time. Everything went well until she was in Sea Reach, and then the
vessel was caught in the squall. What really happened will probably
never be known, as neither the captain Mr B. (sic)* Wadhams, nor the
mate, Mr. C. Pocock lived to tell the tale.
The only particulars which can be ascertained are those
afforded by the crew of the barge Wimbrel which was also in Sea Reach at
the same time, but some distance away from the ill – fated Anglo Dane.
From the statement of the captain of the Wimbrel it seems that he saw
the Anglo Dane just as the squall bore down upon them, and almost
immediately afterwards he noticed that the barge had been capsized. He
was, however, powerless the render the least assistance, because of the
danger to which his own vessel was exposed. It was extremely dark at the
time, but he fancied that he caught sight of one of the crew clinging to
the side of the capsized craft. The feelings of those on board the
Wimbrel well may be imagined, when they knew that fellow bargemen were
probably perishing in the treacherous waters, and they unable to render
the least assistance towards saving them. The end of the two unfortunate
men can only be conjectured. Even if both managed to hold on to the
barge, it is probable that the extreme coldness of the water, quickly
brought on a sense of numbness, and the waves then swept them away from
the vessel, before the waters finally closed over their heads.
When the sad intelligence reached Rochester and Chatham it
at once drew forth many expressions of sympathy from those engaged in
the river traffic. The late captain of the Anglo Dane leaves, we
understand, a widow and four children. The barge which ultimately
sank,has since been discovered"
*Wadhams name was Thomas, he is buried in Strood Cemetery, under a very
eroded headstone, on which his fate can still be made out.
133. Pedestal
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY
OF
HANNAH HOLLAND
DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1877
AGED 76 YEARS
134. Headstone and Foot Stone, Curbs
IN
MEMORY OF
ARTHUR HENRY PRATT
DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1882
AGED 14 YEARS
"He is safe in his Father's house above,
In the place prepared by his Saviour's love,
To depart from a world of sin and strife,
And to be with Jesus, yes this is Life"
ALSO JAMES PRATT
DIED 19th DECEMBER 1893
AGED 88 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ANN PRATT
DIED 20th MARCH 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
INTERRED AT FARNINGHAM
ALSO EMMA JAMES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
J. AND A. PRATT
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1928
AGED 76 YEARS
ROW 11
134. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADA MARTHA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN DAVIDSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
31st JANUARY 1898 AGED 24 YEARS
"A tender mother beloved and dear,
An affectionate wife [ ],
On wings of love in heaven [ ]
We loved her living and mourn her dead"
ALSO
JOHN GEORGE CHARLES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL [ASLEEP] [MARCH [ ]1901
AGED [4] YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
135. Fallen Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE HINDS
WHO DIED OCT. 24th 1899
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO HENRY HINDS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1921
AGED 80 YEARS
136. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN NICHOLLS
LATE OF THE GOODS DEPARTMENT
SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
HARRIETT NICHOLLS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1917
AGED 84 YEARS
137. Small Headstone and Curbs
1936 - not recorded
138. Curbs
South Side
CHARLES GRIMES WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JANUARY 8th 1906 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO EMMA GRIMES WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1913 AGED 77 YEARS
CHARLES GRIMES Cement Cooper (1891 Census)
139. Concrete Curbs
(No Inscription)
140 – 141.
1940's and 50's - not recorded
142. Ledger on Stone Base (Under Large Tree)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[WILL]IAM GEORGE WELLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd DAY OF AUGUST 1889
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
ANNIE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd DAY OF MARCH 1889
AGED 76 YEARS
WILLIAM WELLS Waterman (1881 Census)
ROW 12
143. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, Curbs
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN ATKINS
WHO DIED 10th APRIL 1901
AGED 60 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
South Side
ALSO
ELLEN
ROBERTS
WHO DIED 25th AUGUST 1914
AGED 58 YEARS
144. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LILLIAN
ONLY DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY DAY
WHO DIED 9th DECEMBER 1904
AGED 25 YEARS
"Sleep on beloved, sleep and take your rest,
We loved thee well but Jesus loves thee best"
[ALSO] THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DAY
WHO DIED 2nd FEBY. 1911
AGED 63 YEARS
"Come unto me all ye that labour and
Are heavy laden and I will give you rest"
ALSO MARY DAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd DEC. 1913
AGED 66 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"
WILLIAM DAY Grocer (1881 Census , Kelly's
Directory 1891)
145. Derelict Pedestals
HERBERT CHARLES
GROOMBRIDGE
WHO DIED [ ] DECEMBER 1904
AGED 24 YEARS
146. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
MY SON
EDWARD ORMOND WARDEN
(ORMIE)
BORN MAY 26th 1886
DIED FEB. 16th 1906
"His prayer was answered with peaceful sleep"
147. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST JUPP
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1905
AGED 19 YEARS
"Gone to Rest"
ALSO
ALFRED JUPP
WHO DIED AUGUST 2nd 1928
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
MARY ANN JUPP
FELL ASLEEP JULY 11th 1937
AGED 90 YEARS
"United"
ALFRED JUPP Labourer (1881 Census)
148. Pedestals, Cross gone
East Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
WILLIAM HIRD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 9th 1882
AGED 71? YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 23rd? [1895]
AGED 80 YEARS
South Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
ELIZABETH NESHAM
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & MARY HIRD
BORN AUGUST 22nd 1846
DIED DECEMBER 29th 1887
North Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
ROBERT
ELDEST SON OF
WILLIAM & MARY HIRD
BORN MARCH 19th 1869
DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1889
WILLIAM HIRD Labourer in Coke Ovens (1881
Census)
149. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ETHEL ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
AMOS WILKINSON
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1915
AGED 30 YEARS, 6 MONTHS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
150. Fragment of Headstone on latter
IN
[LOVING] REMEMBRANCE
OF
EMILY
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & CAROLINE FRANCIS
DIED JANUARY 19th 1891
IN HER 22nd YEAR
151. Fallen, Broken Headstone
IN
LOVING
REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM HAMMOND
LATE FOREMAN OF UPNOR MAGAZINE
WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1878
AGED 41 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
152. Headstone and Curbs
1945 - not recorded
153. Concrete Curbs
No Inscription?
154. Curbs
1940's - not recorded
155. Broken Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[RICHA]RD GLADISH
[WHO DE[ARTED THIS LIFE] ]
[JANUARY/FEBRUARY ? [ ] 1889?
AGED 79 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 19th 1856
IN THE 45th YEAR OF HER AGE
[INTERRED AT ROCHESTER?]
RICHARD GLADISH Bricklayer (1851 Census)
Mary Gladish or Gladdish was buried at St. Margaret's, Rochester
on 24th August 1856 aged 44 years. Richard Gladish does not appear
in the All Saints Burial Register, but appears in the Civil Deaths Registration, Strood
District, first quarter 1889 aged 79.
ROW 13
156. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
157. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
158. Small Heart Shaped Stone
IN SACRED MEMORY
OF
STANLEY H. BEANEY
BORN OCT. 3rd 1895
DIED 1897
ALSO
EUGENIE P. CASTLE
BORN OCT. 3rd 1925
DIED 1925
"Asleep"
159. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD LEANEY
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1904
AGED 47 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
ALSO JAMES EDWARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1911
AGED 34 YEARS
"Not gone from memory, not gone from love
But gone to the Father's home above"
ALSO SARAH LEANEY
WHO DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 75 YEARS
EDWARD LEANEY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
JAMES LEANEY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
160. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF
JOHN HENRY WILDISH
WHO DIED 21st MAY 1905
AGED 60 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN HENRY WILDISH
WHO DIED 26th MARCH 1923
AGED 78 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN WILDISH Railway Carriage Inspector (1901Census)
161. Curbs
No Inscription ?
162. Headstone and Curbs
1940's - not recorded
163. C.W.G.C. Headstone
1944 - not recorded
164. Headstone
George Briggs, the Upnor publican who died on a barge trip, 1885
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE BRIGGS
OF UPNOR IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SUDDENLY AT PORT VICTORIA
DECEMBER 11th 1885 AGED 40 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO CATHERINE FOX
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF
CHARLES FOX
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 5th 1891 AGED 42 YEAR
GEORGE BRIGGS, DIED 1885
From Chatham Observer
"SUDDEN DEATH OF AN UPNOR MAN
On Thursday, the 10th inst., a man named George Briggs, landlord of the
King's Head Beer house, Upnor, who had not been enjoying good health, went
down the river on board Mr G. H. Curel's barge, The Brothers, of Rochester, in
company with Capt. Smeed and his mate.
While off Port Victoria, Smeed and his mate went to bed about 9
pm, leaving Briggs up to call them for the purpose of proceeding early on the
journey to London.
The mate awoke about 2.45 on Friday morning, and heard Briggs
breathing very hard. Thinking something was amiss with him, he called Smeed,
and they came to the conclusion that Briggs had fainted through the cabin
being too hot. They pulled his boots off, and were about to put him in his
bunk when he exclaimed "Oh ! Bill, I am going to die" , and he
expired almost immediately.
Dr Langston, who had been attending deceased for some time for
heart disease, did not think an inquiry necessary, as the cause of death was
apparent"
CHARLES FOX, DIED 1893,
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
"SUICIDE OF STROOD MAN
APOLOGY TO CORONER AND JURY
INQUEST: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester
CORONER: Mr W. H. Bell
FOREMAN OF JURY: Mr F. Broomfield
Fox had died the previous Friday from pneumonia accelerated by laudanum .
WITNESS: Dora Briggs, step-daughter of Fox, of 2 Tobin Villas, Cuxton Road,
Strood.
Fox was a retired Royal Marines Sergeant, with no fixed occupation, living on
property and occasional work. He was 42 years old.
His wife had died in 1891. He was depressed at times, she thought
caused by lack of regular work. He was happy at home with witness and her
sister. He was of temperate habits. He went to bed about midnight on Tuesday;
he had a bad cold. At 12.30 pm next day he was still in his room, she went to
check how he was. It was not unusual for him to remain a long time in bed. He
seemed to be asleep and was breathing heavily. At 2 o'clock she returned to
his room, when she noticed a glass and empty bottle of laudanum. A full bottle
of laudanum was in his box. The bottles came from different chemists in
Gravesend. He was still asleep and could not be wakened. She and her sister
went for Mr C. D . Levy, for help, he was away, so Mr Ogle went to the house
and sent for Dr Packman. Fox had never threatened suicide, witness had no
reason to believe he would do so.
LETTER ADDRESSED TO "CORONER, CITY OF ROCHESTER", found in Fox's
box, stated he had taken 2 ounces of laudanum, he apologised for trouble he
had caused. Another letter addressed to Mr Bassett, contained instructions for
funeral and disposal of his property.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Witness did not know if Fox had had sun-stroke or fall
whilst in the military. Juror stated that Fox had told him he had had
sun-stroke.
WITNESS: William Ogle of Grove Road, Frindsbury, manager to Mr. Levy. He knew
Fox, having done business for him. Last saw him Tuesday night at Conservative
Club, they both had drink. Fox was sober but seemed depressed, saying he did
not feel up to much. He had been worried about money and lack of work. He was
well educated.
On Wednesday morning he went to Fox's house, Fox was foaming at
the mouth and breathing heavily. Fox had vomited and his sheets were soaked.
There was a strong smell of laudanum. Witness went for Dr Packman, when he
arrived, they walked Fox around the room for 3 hours. Fox was then moved to
the hospital.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Letter was in Fox's hand.
WITNESS: Ludford Cooper, surgeon at the hospital. The day after Fox was
admitted pneumonia set in and Fox died that (Friday) evening.
VERDICT: "Suicide during temporary insanity"
165. Curbs
1938 - not recorded
166. Small Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN HIRD
WIFE OF GEORGE HIRD
WHO DIED MAY 9th 1888
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE HIRD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. 2nd 1917
AGED 68 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
GEORGE HIRD Labourer in Coke Ovens, Living with
Woman (described in census as "Mistress"! ) and three young
children.
ROW 14
167. Coped Concrete
No Inscription?
168. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BAKER DIED OCTOBER 30th 1911 AGED 79 YEARS
South Side
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE SAME DIED MARCH 20th 1904 AGED 74 YEARS
WILLIAM BAKER Publican "The Bell" ?
(Kelly's Directory 1891)
169. Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD WHITTAKER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 20th 1904
AGED 76 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord"
ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1917
AND WAS INTERRED AT COLMONELL, AYRSHIRE
"At Rest"
170. Curbs
IN SACRED MEMORY OF MARIA GOLDSMITH DIED JAN. 13th 1915 AGED 67 YEARS
171. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND KEZIA SIMMONS
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 14th 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO
TAMAR SIMMONS
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 13th 1922
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
172. Curbs
No Inscription?
173. Curbs
1940's - not recorded
174. Headstone and Curbs, Formerly had Low Railing
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN JENNINGS
WHO DIED JANUARY 5th 1890
AGED 71 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND NINE SONS
TO LAMENT HIS LOSS
ALSO
CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1907
AGED 84 YEARS
"Peacefully Sleeping"
ALSO
RICHARD JANES (sic) SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1896
AGED 41 YEARS
JOHN JENNINGS Fishmonger (1881 Census)
RICHARD JENNINGS River Policeman (1881 Census)
ROW 15
175. Foot Stone?
176. Pedestals, Cross Missing, Curbs
[IN MEMORY OF]
ANNIE MARIA GODFREY
WHO DIED 14th JANUARY 1897
AGED 38 YEARS
ANN GODFREY School Mistress at Milton, Gravesend (1891Census)
177. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JOHN HILL
DIED JANUARY 26th 1897
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO LUCY HILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 5th 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED JAMES HILL
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 16th 1905
AGED 23 YEARS
178. Damaged Curbs
No Inscription?
179. Small Curbs
South Side
IVY DOROTHY WHYTE DIED JANUARY 26th 1923 AGED [1DAY]
North Side
JOHN STEPHEN WHYTE DIED AUGUST 20th 1924 AGED 5 MONTHS
180. Fallen, Broken Headstone
LAURA
[ ]FUL AND AFFECTIONATE
DAUGHTER OF
[JAMES] AND CAROINE BURCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 31st 1876
IN THE 34th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
[JAM]ES BURCH
[FATHER] OF THE ABOVE
[WHO D]EPARTED THIS LIFE
[JANUARY] [ ] 1879
AGED 83 YEARS
"[The Lord is my] Shepherd"
JAMES BURCH Coach Proprietor in Chatham (1851
Census)
181. Headstone and Foot Stone
Thomas J. Hill, Chamberlain of the Rochester Oyster Fishery, died 1883
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ESTHER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS JOHN HILL
LATE CHAMBERLAIN of the
ROCHESTER OYSTER FISHERY
BORN OCTOBER 15th 1805
DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1883
"We can not Lord, thy purpose see,
But all is well that's done by Thee"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS JOHN HILL
BORN JULY 26th 1807
DIED JULY 11th 1883
"O, Lord, Thy Will be Done"
182. Headstone
IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROOKER
DIED 12th JULY 1879
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BROOKER
[DIED] [ ] FEBRUARY [ ? ]
[AGED [ ]YEARS]
WILLIAM BROOKER Dairyman in Rochester (1871
Census)
183. Coped Stone and Railings
North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARTHA TOOLEY LOUISA EELES
WIFE OF CHARLES WILLIAM EELES DIED APRIL 3rd 1879
AGED 57 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
South Side
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES WILLIAM EELES
HUSBAND OF MARTHA T. EELES
DIED AT CHATHAM 2nd FEBRUARY 1902 AGED 81 YEARS
184. Plain Ledger with Horizontal Cross
South Side
IN MEMORY OF MARY MOUVERLEY DIED 16th JULY 1879 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO LYDIA MOUVERLEY DIED [ ] NOVEMBER 1884 AGED 80 YEARS
185. Headstone. Face down too heavy to turn over
ROW 16
186. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM CHUDLEIGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
16th OF OCTOBER 1895
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF OUR DEAR MOTHER
ELIZABETH CHUDLEIGH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
5th OF FEBRUARY 1915
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"Loved by all who knew her"
ALSO ALBERT HENRY CHUDLEIGH
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 3rd 1916
AGED 46 YEARS
WILLIAM CHUDLEIGH Instructing Warden, Convict
Prison, living in Gillingham ( 1881 Census)
Personal Estate £178 5s (Probate Index)
187. Curbs
188. Iron Marker
No Inscription?
189. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
190. Headstone
Face Down, too heavy to lift
191. Headstone and Curbs, Low Iron Railings
Frederick Davis who was fatally injured at Aveling and Porter, 1895
(The broken headstone of Peter Mears, on right)
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK WALTER
THE [ ] SON OF
THOMAS & HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO MET WITH AN ACCIDENT ON THE 14th
AND DIED ON THE 21st DECEMBER 1895
AGED 14 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO PERCY HERBERT
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 4th 1917
IN HIS 33rd YEAR
FREDERICK DAVIS, DIED 1895
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
" A LAD KILLED BY MACHINERY
INQUEST: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester
CORONER: Mr W. H. Bell
FOREMAN OF JURY: Mr Wyles
FACTORY INSPECTOR: Mr J. A. Redgrave
COMPANY SOLICITOR: Mr R. Arnold
Deceased fatally injured by being caught in machinery (not specified) at
Aveling and Porter's Works, Strood.
WITNESS: Father of deceased, Thomas Davis, of Strood, Engine Driver on
S.E.Railway.
His son had been employed at firm five or six months. His son had told
him he went into the machine to oil and clean the middle spindle.
Witness asked him if anyone had sent him there, his son replied
"No".
He also said his foot had slipped and he was caught
by the machine.
WITNESS: Stephen William Franks of Rochester, Blacksmith at the works.
Deceased was under him. It was not part of deceased's job to go into the
machine. Witness had never seen him in there. He saw deceased entangled
in the machine about half past twelve, he did not see him go in.
Deceased's right leg was trapped between the wheel and the frame.
Witness stopped the machine. The guard was taken off to enable deceased
to be released. Mr J. C. Boon stopped the bleeding from deceased's leg,
and Dr Cowan was sent for.
TO QUESTION FROM JURY FOREMAN: The machine was not stopped during
cleaning operations.
TO QUESTION FROM MR REDGRAVE: The machine was not used that morning. It
was usually cleaned between 12 and 1 o'clock on Saturday. The two pinion
wheels were fenced in on the outside but not inside. Witness thought
guards should be fixed on the inside, if they had , the accident would
not have happened.
WITNESS: Ernest Hurst of Rochester, Striker at the works..
He saw deceased standing on the machine wiping down the
casing of the wheel. He heard a shout and saw that deceased was in the
machine.
TO MR ARNOLD'S QUESTION: Witness saved deceased's arm from being caught
and tied his leg with his neck tie.
WITNESS: George Smith of Rochester, Foreman of Smiths at the works.
Deceased had no business on the top of the machine. Witness
believed machine was adequately protected. He had warned deceased not to
go on to the machine when it was in motion. There was no reason why
protection should be on the inside of the wheel.
QUESTION FROM MR REDGRAVE: "If anyone was in the machine while in
motion, you would call it a death trap, would you not ?" Witness
replied "Yes".
MEDICAL EVIDENCE: Mr L. Cooper, House Surgeon at the hospital.
The bone of deceased's leg was broken and splintered. The leg was
greatly mangled and was amputated. Deceased did well for five days, but
on Friday lock – jaw (tetanus) set in and deceased died on Saturday.
CORONER'S OPINION: The accident appeared to be entirely from the
deceased's own fault.
VERDICT: "Death from Misadventure". The Jury believed the
machine should be better guarded and stopped for cleaning. Mr Arnold
said he would make this representation to Messrs Aveling and
Porter."
192. Loose Pedestal Block
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD ARTHUR
PHILLIPS
[ ]
193. Small Curbs, no inscription ?
194. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WHIFFEN
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1874
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO MARY SOPHIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 22nd 1878
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1898
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
ADA ANNIE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1911
AGED 43 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
CHARLES WHIFFEN Iron Fitter (1871 Census)
195. Curbs
IN MOVING MEMORY OF ESTHER WHIFFEN WHO DIED MAY 6th 1919 AGED 56 YEARS
196. Headstone and Foot Stone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JAMES CLACKETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
25th MAY 1876
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO LUCY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th MAY 1884
AGED 72 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
197. Headstone and Curbs
"Though lost to Sight, to Memory ever Dear"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH HOBBS
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1874
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE HOBBS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES HOBBS
OF UPNOR
WHO DIED [ ] 23rd 1889
[AGED 79 YEARS]
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO JAMES HOBBS
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1895
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH CHOWNE
WIFE OF HENRY CHOWNE
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
CHARLOTTE & JAMES HOBBS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 29th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
JOSEPH HOBBS Fisherman at Upnor (1871 Census)
HENRY CHOWNE Foreman of Cement Works at Upnor (1891 Census)
198. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HINXMAN
DIED 2nd AUGUST 1874
AGED 34 YEARS
"Billows of Disappointment roll,
Along the Tide of restless Time,
But Gospel Hope bears up the Soul,
Till an Eternity of Light shall Shine"
WILLIAM HINXMAN Victualler, late of "Prince
of Wales Inn", Canal Road.
Personal Estate under £200 (Probate Index)
199. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN CHARLES JESSUP
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1876
AGED 28 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
200. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS GEORGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 6th DEC. 1876
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"I look for the Resurrection of the Dead,
[ ] the Life of the [
]
ALSO [ ]GE
(Rest Eroded)
THOMAS GEORGE Blacksmith (1871 Census)
201. Headstone, Very Eroded
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE MARY
DAUGHTER OF
ELI & SARAH ANN GILES
[WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [ ] ] 1878
[AGED 4 YEARS]
ALSO ELIZABETH SARAH ANN
DAUGHTER [OF THE ABOVE]
SARAH ANN [& ELI GILES]
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] 1879]
[AGED 11 MONTHS]
ALSO EDITH ALBERTA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1881]
[AGED 19 YEARS]
ALSO EDITH FLORENCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] ]1885
[AGED 18 MONTHS]
ALSO SELINA [DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE ?]
[WHO DIED JANUARY [ ] 1886]
[AGED 12 DAYS]
ELI GILES Eating House, Canal Road (1881
Census)
ROW 17
202. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM HEWETT DIED MARCH 24th 1934 AGED 81 HUSBAND OF
ELIZA HEWETT DIED MAY 10th 1921 AGED 71
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY WALKER SON OF ELIZA HEWETT
DIED APRIL 2nd 1895 AGED 17
203. Headstone and Foot Stone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HEWITT
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
REBECCA HEWITT
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1894
AGED 57 YEARS
"Jesus can make a dying bed,
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head,
And breathe my life out sweetly there"
ALSO
REBECCA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1895
AGED 57 YEARS
INTERRED AT FELMERSHAM, BEDFORDSHIRE
"Her End was Peace"
JOHN HEWITT Labourer in Cement Works (1881
Census)
204. Iron, no inscription?
205. Broken Iron Plaque, all but last line missing
206. Broken Red Granite Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PETER MEARS
BORN 13th MARCH 1836
DIED 26th MAY 1895
MARTHA MEARS
BORN 6th MARCH 1834
DIED 12th JUNE 1895
ELLEN MEARS
BORN 14th FEBRUARY 1873
DIED 17th MAY 1875
Rear
PERCY MEARS
BORN 2nd OCTOBER 1870
DIED 20th JULY 1876
PETER MEARS Cement Miller (1881 Census)
207. Loose Pedestal Block
ALFRED BOUCHER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
23rd OCTOBER 1895
AGED 73 YEARS
208. Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR SISTER
MARY HONE
WHO DIED 3rd JAN. 1909
AGED 74 YEARS
"Jesus said come unto me all ye that
Labour and I will give you Rest"
ALSO
GEORGE HONE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1910
AGED 69 YEARS
209. Loose Pedestal Block
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MAY 1939
AGED 71 YEARS
ANNIE ELIZABETH SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 19th JULY 1943
AGED 50 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF
VIOLET EMILY SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th NOV. 1914
AGED 9 YEARS
WILLIAM SMALL Police Constable (1911Census)
210. Fallen Displaced Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUIS JAMES DAY
BORN AUG 30th 1875
DIED NOV 11th 1926
"At Rest"
ETHEL ELEANOR ANDERSON DAY
DIED MARCH 3rd 1954 AGED 77
ALBERT EDWARD DAY
DIED MARCH 13th 1934 AGED 61
"Peace"
LOUIS DAY Engine Fitter (1901Census)
ALBERT DAY Personal Estate £5,293 11s 10d (Probate Index)
211. Loose Pedestal Block
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTUS ROGER
CHEESMAN
BORN DECEMBER 29th 1907
DIED APRIL 14th 1909
ROW 18
212. Curbs
NELLIE K. MOORE DIED JUNE 27th 1927 AGED 23 YEARS
213. Curbs
MARY ANN WHITE DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1925 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WHITE WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1942 AGED 85 YEARS
214. Curbs
North Side
NATHANIEL WILLIAM STROUGHILL WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1928 AGED 80 YEARS
South Side
Fallen Face Down
NATHANIEL STROUGHILL Market Gardener (1901Census)
Personal Estate £26 3s 6d (Probate Index)
215.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK LLOYD THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF JOHN AND
BERTHA DAVIES (One Line)
DIED OCT. 26th 1927 AGED 16 YEARS
216. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ETHEL SUSAN CULLUM
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th JAN. 1927
AGED 42 YEARS
"Deep in our hearts her memory clings"
217. Headstone and Curbs
No Inscription?
218. Curbs
PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF ANNIE MARY WALKER WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1927 AGED 54
YEARS
219. Curbs
South Side
ANNIE ALICE WATERHOUSE WHO DIED 21st JAN 1927 AGED 58 YEARS
North Side
ALSO JOHN JOB WATERHOUSE DIED 23rd AUGUST 1929 AGED 58 YEARS
JOHN WATERHOUSE Waterman (1911 Census)
220. Broken Curb
IN MEMORY OF [ALFRE]D WILLIAM GEORGE WHO DIED 1st JAN 1929 AGED 36 YEARS
221– 228. Mostly Curbs
Post 1930 - not recorded
229. Broken Headstone, Not In Situ
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BILDING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 5th 1861 AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO SUSAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 24th 1874 AGED 65 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
JOHN BILDING Shipwright's Labourer (1851
Census)
223 – 231. Curbs
1940's and 50's - not recorded
ROW 19
232. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SIDNEY JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EVA DALTON
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1926
AGED 27 YEARS
233. Curbs
South Side
THOMAS JAMES HUDSON WHO DIED 17th SEPT. 1926 AGED 70 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA HIS WIFE WHO DIED 29th JAN. 1947 AGED 86 YEARS
234. Curbs
Engulfed in Holly
235. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIZZIE ROWE WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1938 AGED 64
YEARS
ALSO EDGAR WALLACE ROWE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th JULY 1944
AGED 67 YEARS (One Line)
North Side
ALSO WALTER HENRY ROWE WHO DIED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1926 AGED 57 YEARS
EDGAR ROWE Skilled Labourer, Powder Magazine,
Upnor (1911 Census)
236 – 237. Headstone 1930's,
Curbs 1940's
- not recorded
238. Pedestals and Curbs, Fallen Cross
CHARLIE JOHN
ROSS
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1926
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO BRIDGET ROSS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1938 AGED 75 YEARS
DAUGHTER KATHERINE M. STONE
29th JUNE 1897 - 17th JANUARY 1995
CHARLES ROSS Army Pensioner and Boat Builder (1911Census)
239. Curbs
FREDERICK CHARLES HART DIED 26th NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE MARY MAY HART DIED 26th DECEMBER 1959 AGED 92 YEARS
240 – 251. Mostly Curbs 1930's – 50's
- not recorded
252. Small Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOROTHY ANN WATKINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd NOVEMBER 1929 AGED 6 YEARS
253. Small Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Gone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
'BILLY'
WILLIAM JOSEPH MEATH
WHO FELL ASLEEP
23rd FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 3 YEARS & 4 MONTHS
"How we miss him none can tell"
R.I.P.
ROW 20
254. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
255. Curbs
MINNIE HOLMES JAN. 17th 1925
256. Curbs
South Side
ELIZABETH ANN ANDREWS WHO DIED 13th FEBRUARY 1939 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO HER HUSBAND ARTHUR WILLIAM WHO DIED 3rd NOVEMBER 1951 AGED 79 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HER SON WILLIAM GEORGE ANDREWS WHO DIED 20th AUGUST 1925 AGED 20
YEARS
257. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED STROUD DIED 16th JAN 1925 AGED 67 YEARS
North Side
ALSO SELINA WENHAM DIED 2nd JAN 1950 AGED 81 YEARS
ALFRED STROUD Agricultural Labourer (1911Census)
258. Cruciform Coped
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SUSAN ALICE WIDOW OF S. SAYER
AND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE REV. JAMES FORMBY
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 1st JUNE 1926 AGED 86 YEARS
"He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he
live"
259. Curbs
South Side
MATILDA HUGHES DIED AT SOUTHAMPTON DEC. 27th 1924 AGED 57 YEARS
North Side
ALSO BERTHA THE BELOVED WIFE OF SIDNEY HUGHES AT REST 19th MARCH 1943
AGED74 YEARS
SIDNEY HUGHES DIED 16th APRIL 1947 AGED 78 YEARS
SIDNEY HUGHES Shipwright Chatham Dockyard (1911
Census)
260. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
A DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER
MARY HALES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th MAY 1925 AGED 58 YEARS
"When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply,
Let no ill dream disturb my rest,
No power of darkness me molest"
ALSO GRACE MAUD MARY HALES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 13th DEC 1951
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD HALES AGED 86 YEARS
(DIED 1952)
RICHARD HALES Brickfield Labourer (1911Census)
261. Curbs
1930's - not recorded
262. Curbs
South Side
MY DEAR MOTHER ANN BLACKMAN WHO DIED 18th DEC 1924 AGED 72 YEARS
North Side
ALSO RICHARD BLACKMAN DIED 14th MAY 1936 AGED 83 YEARS
RICHARD BLACKMAN Employed by Strood Rural District
Council (1911 Census)
263. Vandalised Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER ALSO
ANNIE DEAN EMMANUEL CHARLES YOUNG
AT REST 22nd MAY 1941 AT REST 4th AUGUST 1925
AGED 76 YEARS AGED 50 YEARS
264. Curbs
South Side
IN REMEMBRANCE OF DONALD CALDER
WHO DIED 5th JULY 1925 AGED 89 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ALEXANDER JOHN CALDER
WHO DIED 26th JANUARY 1939 AGED 41 YEARS
DONALD CALDER Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory
1919)
265. Derelict Curbs
South Side
IN MEMORY OF ESTHER IVY STARTUP WHO PASSED AWAY 4th OCTOBER 1924 AGED 20
YEARS
North Side
ALSO ROSALIND STARTUP WHO PASSED AWAY 11th OCTOBER 1951 AGED 70 YEARS
266. Headstone
IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WILLIAM HANNAH
WHO DIED NOV 9th 1928
AGED 53 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO EDITH MAUD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 6th 1930
AGED 53 YEARS
"At Rest"
WILLIAM HANNAH General Smith (1911Census)
267 – 275. Mostly Curbs 1930's – 40's
- not recorded
ROW 21
276. Headstone and Curbs
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA
BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM RICHARD JARRETT
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
NOV 8th 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
"She hath done what she could"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM RICHARD JARRETT
WHO DIED 6th JANUARY 1928
AGED 82 YEARS
South Curb
ALSO ADA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED 1875 AGED 3 WEEKS
North Curb
ALSO GEORGE FREDERICK SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 1887 AGED 13 YEARS
WILLIAM JARRETT Unemployed Cement Labourer (1911Census)
277. Headstone
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
GRACE
THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND MARTHA CASTLE
BORN 9th NOVEMBER 1899
DIED 13th APRIL 1924
"God is our Refuge and Strength"
ALSO THE ABOVE MARTHA CASTLE
DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1933
AGED 74 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES CASTLE
DIED 11th MARCH 1942
AGED 84 YEARS
278. Headstone missing from base
279. "Book" Tablet and Curbs and Small Tablet
Small Tablet
WALTER WATKINS
1910 – 1982
ELIZABETH WATKINS
1919 – 2004
North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA CANNON WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1924 AGED 72 YEARS
South Curb
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM ELDEST SON OF E & J WATKINS
WHO DIED AT SEA IN SUBMARINE P315 18th APRIL 1943 AGED 40 YEARS
WILLIAM WATKINS, DIED 1943 Submarine P315 was
H.M.S. " Truculent" sunk in a collision in the Thames Estuary
in 1950
280. Curbs
South Side
GEORGE FREDERICK BURGOYNE WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 29th 1924 AGED 48 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ANN WIFE OF ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 15th 1952 AGED 81 YEARS
281. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RHODA LUCY DOW
CALLED HOME MARCH 2nd 1924
AGED 49 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JULIA AGNES DOW
DIED APRIL 19th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"Until the day break"
282 – 292. Mostly Curbs Post 1930
- not recorded
ROW 22
293. Curbs 1930's – 40's
- not recorded
294. Headstone and Curbs
"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH REBECCA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMUEL GEORGE ELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 15th JAN. 1923
AGED 66
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL GEORGE ELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 17th SEPT. 1926
IN HIS 73rd YEAR
"Until the day break"
SAMUEL ELLIS Insurance Agent (Kelly's Directory
1909) Personal Estate £315 9s 7d (Probate Index)
295. Curbs
JAMES WADY WHO DIED 30th JUNE 1922 AGED 67 YEARS
JAMES WADY Railway Guard in Rochester (1881
Census)
296. Curbs
South side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY GEORGE WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1923 AGED 37 YEARS
North Side
Fallen Face Down
297. Headstone missing above base
298. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE ELIZABETH GERTRUDE
BELOVED WIFE OF H. DRURY
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1923 AGED 24 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO DOROTHY VERA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MAY 1923 AGED 4 MONTHS
"Jesus called a little child"
299. Headstone, Curbs and "Book" Tablet
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN FRANCES
BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN CARTER
FELL ASLEEP 21st NOV. 1922
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO EDWIN CARTER
DIED 17th JANUARY 1935
AGED 82 YEARS
INTERRED IN LEWES
"Book" Tablet
IN LOVING AND
TREASURED MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
(LALL)
BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BASSETT
NEWMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON
17th MARCH 1947
AGED 59 YEARS
"Loved all the time"
EDWIN CARTER Cement Labourer (1911Census)
300 – 309. Mostly Curbs Post 1930
- not recorded
ROW 23
310. Curbs
South Side
HARRIETT WEAVER WHO DIED OCT. 4th 1921 AGED 82
North Side
ALSO WILLIAM WEAVER HUSBAND WHO DIED JAN. 29th 1930 AGED 87
WILLIAM WEAVER E.R.A. Royal Navy (1881 Census)
311. Cross and Curbs
No Inscription?
312. Curbs
South Side
SUSAN BARNETT WHO DIED 7th SEPT. 1921 AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO HENRY BARNETT WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1931 AGED 74 YEARS
HENRY BARNETT Labourer (1881 Census)
313. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDWIN HENRY CHAPMAN
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1921
AGED 70 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1954
AGED 93 YEARS
"Reunited"
EDWIN CHAPMAN Of Chatham, Royal Engineers'
Pensioner (1901Census)
314. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LOUISA ELIZABETH ROGERS WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1922 AGED
66 YEARS
North Side
ALSO EDWARD THOMAS BELOVED HUSBAND WHO DIED 29th MAY 1936 AGED 75 YEARS
EDWIN ROGERS Gunpowder Labourer (1911Census)
315. Headstone and Curbs
Thick Holly obscures
316. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMOS MILES SANCTO DIED 4th AUGUST 1921 AGED 24 YEARS
"God knows best"
North Side
ALSO EDWARD CHARLES SANCTO WHO FEEL ASLEEP 15th JANUARY 1940 AGED 77
YEARS "At Rest"
317. Headstone (not in situ)and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SUMLET STANIFORD
WHO DIED 8th JULY 1921
AGED 57 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SUMLET STANIFORD
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1938
AGED 80 YEARS
SUMLET STANIFORD Brickfields Labourer (1911Census)
318. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS EDWARD OVERY
WHO DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1928
AGED 78 YEARS
"His end was Peace"
ALSO ANN OVERY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1930
AGED 73 YEARS
"At Rest"
THOMAS OVERY Retired Publican (1911Census)
Personal Estate £735 7s (Probate Index)
319 – 324. Curbs Post 1930 Not recorded
HERE IS FOOTPATH......NORTH WEST CORNER IS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
325. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SELINA ASKHAM DIED OCT. 19th 1917 AGED 71
North Side
ALSO HER HUSBAND WILLIAM HENRY ASKHAM DIED APRIL 25th 1920 AGED 76
WILLIAM ASKHAM Unemployed Labourer (1901
Census)
BAKER see HAMMOND
326. Flat Book Type
Stone and C.W.G.C.
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
MUM AND DAD
J. BULLIMORE
WHO DIED
9th JULY 1920
AGED 64 YEARS |
E. C.
BULLIMORE
WHO DIED
5th DEC. 1931
AGED 74 YEARS |
C.W.WG. Headstone
149529 SIGNALMAN
G. A. WOSKET
ROYAL SIGNALS
13th JULY 1945 AGED 20
"Loved and Remembered Always"
J. BULLIMORE Stationer and Tobacconist at Bromley
? (1901Census)
327. Granite Pedestals
and Curbs, Cross Fallen
East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LUCY BUTLER
WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1917
AGED 62 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved, sleep and
take thy rest"
ALSO JAMES BUTLER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 23rd 1939
AGED 86 YEARS
South Side
HERBERT LEWIS
BUTLER
SUFFOLK REGT.
KILLED IN ACTION AT MONCHY
JUNE 16th 1917
INTERRED AT MONCHY
FRANCE
North Side
EDWARD GEORGE
BUTLER
2nd K.R.R.C.
DIED OF WOUNDS SEPT. 7th 1918
INTERRED AT LIGNY
FRANCE
JAMES BUTLER Manager of Brickfields (1911Census)
328. Pedestals, Tall
Cross, Anchor and Chain, Masonic Symbol, and Curbs
James Butlin who drowned in France in 1919
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JAMES BUTLIN
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE BUTLIN
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT
ST. VALERY, FRANCE
JULY 21st 1919 AGED 39 YEARS
"Man goeth forth on to his work and their labours until the
evening"
ALSO THE ABOVE ALICE BUTLIN WHO DIED JULY 3rd 1947
ARTHUR BUTLIN Personal Estate £1,934 2s 10d
(Probate Index)
ARTHUR JAMES BUTLIN, DIED 1919
From Chatham News
"STROOD MAN DROWNED
The funeral took place at Frindsbury on Wednesday of Mr Arthur James
Butlin (39). of 100 Frindsbury road, Master and part proprietor of the
sailing barge Centaur. He accidentally met his death at St. Valery on
Caux, France, on July 21st , and it appears that he must have fallen off
a ladder from his barge to the quay, for in the water below he was found
drowned.
Funeral rites were accorded in France, but the body was
brought to England in his own barge, navigated by Mr Pudney, also a
share holder in the Centaur.
In addition to the deceased's widow and mother and other
relatives, there was a large attendance at the funeral, including Free
Masons, Druids and Foresters, all of which he was a brother, and members
of the Barge mens' Mutual Aid Society, the latter with their banner.
In the absence of the Vicar, the funeral service was read
by the Vicar of St. Mary's, Strood, (the Rev. L. D. Hammond). There was
a large collection of wreaths, including, in addition to family
tributes, one from the Gillingham League of Freemasons, of which, Mr
Butlin had long been a member."
329. C. W.G. C.
Headstone
871 DRIVER
N. H. CHILDS
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
28th NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 22
"In loving memory of
Our dear son,
Forever with the Lord"
330. Curbs
South Side
ERNEST FREDERICK JOHN COOPER WHO DIED 27th JAN. 1917 AGED 39
YEARS
North Side
ALSO LUCY MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 12th OCTOBER 1933 AGED 57 YEARS
ERNEST COOPER Skilled Labourer (1911Census)
COOTES see HOGBEN
331. Curbs
IN MEMORY OF EDWARD CRAKE DIED
15th OCT. 1915 AGED 42 YEARS
EDWARD CRAKE Chalk Dipper Clay (1901 Census),
Beer Retailer (Kelly's Directory 1909) Same man?
332. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEVI GEORGE CUMBERLAND
WHO DIED 6th JAN. 1921 AGED 59 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE FLORENCE LOUISA CUMBERLAND
WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1952 AGED 81 YEARS
LEVI CUMBERLAND Police Pensioner/ Labourer (1911Census)
333. Pedestals and
Curbs, Cross Missing
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM LAING DUNCAN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 24th 1919
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO FANNY LOUISA DUNCAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AT REST 1st SEPTEMBER 1960 AGED 79
WILLIAM DUNCAN Lace Merchant in Rochester (1911Census)
334. Headstone and
Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN EYNON
WHO DIED 29th AUGUST 1919
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1945
AGED 43 YEARS
"At Rest"
JOHN EYNON Police Constable (1911Census)
335. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY CHARLES HILL WHO DIED MAY 20th 1917
AGED 64 YEARS
North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE SARAH HILL WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1933 IN HER 85th YEAR
HENRY HILL Fishmonger (1911Census)
336. Headstone and
Curbs
Thomas T. J. Hill, (son of Thomas, who died in 1883)
He was also Chamberlain of the Rochester Oyster Fishery, died 1928
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
SUSANNAH HILL
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 17th 1918
AGED 75 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
JOHN THOMAS JENNINGS HILL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 16th 1928
AGED 85 YEARS
"Resting"
CHAMBERLAIN OF THE ROCHESTER
OYSTER FISHERY FOR 26 YEARS
ALSO
EUSTACE WILLIAM HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1944
AGED 62 YEARS
EUSTACE HILL Fisherman (1911Census)
JOHN THOMAS JENNINGS HILL Shrimp Merchant (1901 Census)
From Chatham Observer
"FIFTY YEARS A JUROR
DEATH OF MR. J. T. J. HILL
We regret to record the death of Mr John Thomas Jennings Hill (85)
of 49, Grove Road, Strood, which sad event occurred at a nursing home in
Chatham in the early hours of Monday morning.
A native of Strood, the deceased was born in a house on old
Rochester Bridge and for that reason he was always known as the Kentish
Man nearest the Men of Kent.
Prior to his retirement about 35 years ago he followed the
avocation of a fisherman, and as such had many thrilling experiences. On
one of his last voyages he was swept overboard by a heavy sea, and was
rescued by one of his sons. He was a member of the jury of the Rochester
Oyster Fishery for 51 years, and was for 26 years the Chamberlain.
The Admiralty Court on Saturday was the first he had failed
to attend for over half a century. Little, however, was it thought that
he was so near his end.
Mr Hill was a staunch Liberal and a prominent member of the
Strood Workmens' Club. He was a keen billiard player, and only a few
months ago won the billiards cup in a competition at the club.
He leaves seven sons and one daughter (Mrs Hollins), his
wife having pre-deceased him some ten years.
The interment takes place in Frindsbury Churchyard on
Saturday at 2.15 pm."
337. Headstone and
Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JAMES AUSTIN HOGBEN A.I.F.
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE*
AGED 24 YEARS
KILLED IN GALLIPOLI AUGUST 17th 1915
"At Rest"
South Curb
IN MEMORY OF HANNAH HOGBEN WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1901 AGED 69 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZA COOTES WHO DIED MAY 25th 1901 AGED 43 YEARS
(* The top half of the headstone remains blank)
338. Pedestals, Part
Missing, Cross Fallen
[IN MEMORY OF]
ARTHUR HOWARD
WHO PASSED AWAY ON
MARCH 3rd 1918 AGED 63 YEARS
[ Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF ANN ELIZABETH BAKER
DIED JUNE 17th 1942 AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EDWARD BAKER WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1933
AGED 77 YEARS "His End was Peace"
ARTHUR HOWARD Labourer (1911Census)
339. Book Type Tablet
AT REST
ELIZA MARIA
IZABY
ALSO
JAMES IZABY |
DIED 11th
JULY
1916
AGED 66 YEARS
DIED 14th JAN. 1931
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited" |
JAMES IZABY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
JEPSON see MIDDLETON
340. Pedestals, Cross
Missing
EMILY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM ROBERT JONES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
2nd FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 59 YEARS
"Oh, call it not death tis a holy sleep,
And the precious soul the Lord doth keep,
She will wake again and how satisfied ,
With likeness of him for her who died"
ALSO WILLIAM ROBERT JONES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th OCT 1936
AGED 77 YEARS
WILLIAM JONES Engine Driver, S.E.R. (1911Census)
341. Headstone and Curbs
IN MEMORY OF
JULIA JURY
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1916
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd JUNE 1924
AGED 78 YEARS
"In Peace"
342. Pedestals
FLORENCE
MARY
KERRIDGE
WHO DIED 22nd OCT. 1918
AGED 40 YEARS
"At Rest"
343a. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT REBECCA LANDERS WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1916
AGED 66 YEARS (One line)
ALSO WILLIAM LANDERS WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1950 AGED 101 YEARS
343b. Headstone, Foot Stone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH EDWARD LANDERS
WHO DIED [APRIL] [ ] 1899
AGED [15 ] YEARS
ALSO
ERNEST MOSES LANDERS
WHO DIED [APRIL] [ ] 1899
AGED [7] YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
344. Curbs
North Side
GEORGE ALFRED LANDERS DIED 8th NOV. 1916 AGED 32 YEARS
South Side
THOMAS WILLIAM LANDERS DIED 17th DECEMBER 1925 AGED 46 YEARS
WILLIAM LANDERS, DIED 1950
From Chatham News, August 1948
"Why all the fuss?"
"Asks Mr Landers on his 100th birthday
"What's all the fuss about ?" Mr William Landers asked
good humouredly when the Mayor of Rochester (Alderman A. C. Lyle) paid a
special visit to him at his home, 144 Weston Road, Strood, on Friday. Mr
Landers was 100 years old on that day.
The Mayor then read a telegram from the King sent from
Balmoral Castle, Scotland. It stated; "The King and Queen are much
interested to hear that you are celebrating your 100th birthday and send
you hearty congratulations and good wishes – Private Secretary."
Among the many other congratulatory messages was a telegram
from the Mayor of Rochester himself.
BIRTHDAY GIFTS
After he had shaken hands with Mr Landers, the Mayor presented him
with a box of cigarettes, tobacco, some cheroots ---- and some liquid
refreshments"
(Was the Mayor trying to finish the old gentleman off ?)
From the Chatham News, January 1950
"DEATH OF A STROOD CENTENARIAN
Strood's oldest citizen, Mr William Landers, of 144 Weston Road,
Strood, died in Milton Regis Hospital, on Tuesday at the age of 101.
The son of a man who was born only four years after the
Battle of Waterloo, Mr Landers started work at the age of eight on a
Frindsbury farm, being paid 6d a day. Later he worked at the Crown and
Quarry Cement Works, Frindsbury.
Since the death of his wife in 1916, he had lived with Mrs
Dean, his eldest daughter. He had outlived six of his ten children.
He was a founder member of Strood Gospel Mission, and a
service will be held at the Mission Hall,
Brompton Lane, tomorrow (Sat.) morning at 11.45 am.
Interment will follow at Frindsbury Parish Churchyard."
THOMAS LANDERS Labourer (1901Census)
345. Voluted Scroll and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN
THE DEAR HUSBAND OF
FRANCES LARKIN
WHO DIED FEB. 10th 1919
"He's rejoicing in Heaven we hope,
With God's angels for ever to dwell,
He was loved and respected by all,
God called and he bade us farewell"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCES LARKIN
WHO DIED JULY 14th 1928
AGED 83 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
JOHN LARKIN Farmer (1901Census)
Personal Estate (of Sole Street Farm) £4,443 8s 5d (Probate
Index)
346. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT EDGAR LENTON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1928 AGED 41 YEARS
347. Fallen Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
GEORGE ERNEST LOFT
WHO DIED 21st JUNE 1928
AGED 34 YEARS
"Till we meet again"
ALSO GRACE ANN HIS WIFE
REUNITED 28th FEB 1959
AGED 65 YEARS
LOVE see MANSBRIDGE
348. C.W.W.G. Headstone
20743 BOMBARDIER
A. G. MASON
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
15th JUNE 1918 AGE 34
349. Headstone, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
South Curb
JOSIAH MANSBRIDGE WHO DIED 28th NOV 1918 AGED 85 YEARS
North Curb
ALSO EMMA MANSBRIDGE WHO DIED 27th OCT. 1873 AGED 40 YEARS INTERRED AT
RYARSH
Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE MAXTED LOVE
WHO DIED SUDDENLY ON 15th DEC. 1927
AGED 70 YEARS
"Now at Rest"
JOSIAH MANSBRIDGE Gardener, Father in Law to
William Jones (341) (1901 Census)
GEORGE LOVE Rail Engine Driver (1911Census)
350. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS EDWARD MIDDLETON WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1916
AGED 39 YEARS (One line)
North Side
ALSO JOHN BELLAMY JEPSON WHO DIED 8th MAY 1928 AGED 56 YEARS
THOMAS MIDDLETON Engineer's Clerk (1911Census)
351. Curbs
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CAROLINE MILES
DIED APRIL 18th 1919 AGED 62 YEARS (One line)
352. Curbs
South Side
ERNEST HENRY MILLS WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1928 AGED 28 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ELIZABETH MILLS WHO DIED 22nd JULY 1953 AGED 85 YEARS
ERNEST MILLS Gardener (1911Census)
353. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MINNIE
BELLE OLLEY
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1916
AGED 43 YEARS
"None can fill your place, dear wife,
One so good and true,
We sadly miss your dear kind face,
And always think of you"
354. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES TIMOTHY PLEASANCE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th JULY 1918
AGED 70 YEARS
"One of the best"
ALSO ELIZABETH MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON JULY 31st 1919
AGED 71 YEARS
"Until the day break"
355. C. W. G. C. Headstone
51007 L/BOMBARDIER
R. E. PULLEN
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
29th SEPTEMBER 1920 AGE 30
356. Curbs
South Side
ALFRED EDWARD RAYNER WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1920 AGED 48 YEARS "At
Rest"
North Side
ALSO CLARA EMILY RAYNER HIS WIFE WHO DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1943 AGED 70
YEARS
ALFRED RAYNER Railway Signalman (1901Census)
357. Curbs
South Side
THOMAS COLLIN RUTTER WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1920 AGED 61 "Rest in
Peace"
North Side
ALSO ERNEST JAMES RUTTER WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1930 AGED 29 "Loved by
all who knew him"
THOMAS RUTTER Agricultural Labourer (1911Census)
SEAGER see USMAR
358. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 7th OCT. 1915
AGED 59 YEARS
"Until the day break"
ARTHUR JAMES SELLIS
DEARLY LOVED YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS DROWNED ON H.M.S. FORMIDABLE
1st JAN 1915 AGED 20 YEARS
"Beloved he lived, bravely he died,
One of the best, we miss him still"
ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD SELLIS
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
24th APRIL 1917 AGED 30 YEARS
"He died for Britain's Freedom,
And the Honour of his Race"
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS SELLIS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
WILLIAM SELLIS Police Constable (1911Census)
ARTHUR SELLIS H.M.S. "Formidable" was a pre-
Dreadnought battleship, launched in 1897, she was heavily armed and
armoured. Sunk by a German U Boat in the English Channel; over 500 of
the crew were drowned along with Sellis.
359. Pedestals and Cross
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS DAVID SHILLITO
WHO FELL ASLEEP 16th NOV.1917
AGED 47 YEARS
THOMAS SHILITO Shop Keeper (Kelly's
Directory1895) Personal Estate £1,091 3s (Probate Index)
360. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs
TR13/84088 RIFLEMAN
F. W. SIMMONS
3rd NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 18
"The Lord watch
between we and thee
when we are absent
from one another"
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR SON FREDERICK WILLIAM SIMMONS WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE (One line)
ON THE 3rd OF NOVEMBER 1918 IN COLCHESTER HOSPITAL AGED 18 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
South Side
ANNIE ELIZABETH SIMMONS ALSO GEORGE EDWARD SIMMONS
DIED 28th MARCH 1931 AGED 62 YEARS DIED 31st DECEMBER 1935 AGED 67 YEARS
361. C.W.G.C. Headstone
SR/9328 PRIVATE
C.E. SMITH
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
23rd MARCH 1918 AGED 21
"We shall go to him,
But he will not,
Return to us"
362. Curbs
ETHEL MAUD WIFE OF EDWIN ARTHUR TILLEY DIED 6th APRIL 1921 AGED 41 YEARS
EDWIN TILLEY Civil Servant, H.M. Treasury, living
in Gravesend (1911Census)
363. Granite Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN FOND MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR AND ONLY DAUGHTER
DORIS CLARA TIMBRELL
BORN OCT. 30th 1893
DIED NOV. 6th 1918
"Only to see her face again,
Only to hear her speak"
364. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS TUGWELL
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1919
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
ARTHUR TUGWELL
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT CAMBRAI
NOVEMBER 29th 1917 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE FREEMAN TUGWELL
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1946
AGED 83 YEARS
THOMAS TUGWELL Antique Dealer in Rochester (1911Census)
365. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE (NANCY) ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE HORACE USMAR
BORN 15th JAN. 1878 DOED 19th JUNE 1927
"Lead, Kindly Light"
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE H. USMAR
DIED 5th OCT. 1942 AGED 84 YEARS
South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM H. SEAGER WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 27th 1923 AGED
51 YEARS (One line)
North Curb
ALSO MARY LOUISA SEAGER WHO DIED MAY 4th 1943 AGED 69 YEARS
GEORGE USMAR Personal Estate £13,342 8s 7d (Probate
Index)
WILLIAM SEAGER Corn Warehouseman (1911Census)
366. Curbs
South Side
WILLIAM DAVID VALLANCE WHO DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1920 AGED 67 YEARS
North Side
HANNAH VALLANCE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1949 AGED 85 YEARS
WILLIAM VALLENCE Charge hand of Joiners (1911Census)
367. Pedestals, Fallen Cross, and Curbs
East Side
TO THE
DEAR MEMORY OF
ROBERT
HENRY WARBURTON 'BOBBIE'
DIED 25th MAY 1919
AGED 11 YEARS
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
North Side
ALSO
MARGARET ELIZABETH
WARBURTON
DIED 2nd JUNE 1944
"Resting"
(No age given, was 60 years)
368. Headstone and Curbs
IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WARD
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF OCTOBER 1918
AGED 48 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WARD
WHO DIED ON THE 26th OF JULY 1924
AGED 52 YEARS
369. Headstone and Curbs
IHS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CELIA WAKE WARREN
BORN AT LITTLE HORWOOD, BUCKS. FEB. 10th 1879
AND PASSED AWAY AT CHATTENDEN MAY 11th 1916
AGED 37 YEARS
"And ye now, therefore, have sorrow but I will,
See you again and your heart shall rejoice"
370. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LOUISA REBECCA WELLER
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1919 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO JAMES HUSBAND OF ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1927 AGED 84 YEARS
AND ANN DAUGHTER OF ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1946 AGED 69 YEARS
JAMES WELLER Agricultural Labourer (1901Census)
371. Headstone and Curbs
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES WHELLER
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARGARET LAVINIA WHEELER
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 30th 1918
AGED 65 YEARS
"How blessed are they whose
Toils are ended"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARGARET LAVINIA WHELLER
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 31st 1932
AGED 79 YEARS
JAMES WHELLER Railway Clerk (1901Census)
372. Curbs
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILSON WHO DIED 14th NOVEMBER 1917 AGED 62
YEARS
ALSO FANNY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1937 AGED 75 YEARS
North Side
ALSO ERNEST THEIR SON WHO DIED 30th JULY 1926 AGED 35 YEARS
THOMAS WILSON
Coachman (Domestic) (1911 Census)
373. Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WOODLAND WHO DIED 3rd AUGUST 1917 AGED 59
YEARS
ALSO ROSE HANNAH WOODLAND WHO DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 68 YEARS
JAMES WOODLAND Metropolitan Police Pensioner (1911Census)
374. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WOODROW
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1918
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1926
AGED 76 YEARS
CHARLES WOODROW Boot Maker (1901Census)
WOSKET see BULLIMORE
(The remaining monuments in this section are either post 1930 or have
inscriptions missing)
APPENDIX
375. Colonel George Baker, C. B.
I remember walking into the burial ground about 30 years
ago, and noticing a headstone to a military man, (whose name I could not
remember), but I remember the C. B. because Companions of the Bath are
rather thin on the ground in the Medway Towns.
This must have been Colonel Baker, and if his headstone is
still here it could be one of those fallen face down. I did try to raise
these stones sufficiently to read them, but lacking a suitable lever, I
was unable to do so. So, I have included the short Times obituary
published on the day of his burial, October 22nd 1910. I assume that
Colonel Baker was related to the Baker family who farmed Manor Farm, his
abode at the time of his death.
"COL. GEORGE BAKER
The death has taken place at Frindsbury, Rochester, of
Colonel George Baker, C.B., at the age of 70. Colonel Baker was with the
67th (South Hampshire Regiment) throughout the campaign of 1860 in
China, and carried the regimental colour at the action in Sinho, at the
taking of Tangku, and with the storming party of the Taku Fort, the
ditch of which he crossed and planted the colours on the cavalier.
He was also present at the surrender of Peking, and
received the China medal and two clasps. He was again with the 67th
throughout the Afghan campaign of 1878–80, and was present in the
engagement at Charasiah on October 6th 1879, and in the operations round
Kabul in December, 1879, including the investment of Sherpore. He was
mentioned in despatches, and received the medal and two clasps.
Five years later, in 1885–6, he led the 67th as its
commanding officer, in the Burmese Expeditions until after the surrender
of Mandalay, and was again mentioned in despatches, made a Companion of
the Bath, and granted the medal with clasp.
Colonel Baker afterwards returned with his regiment to
Chatham, where he was stationed until given a district in Ireland.
The funeral takes place today at Frindsbury"
