Section G
interior of Church
170. Brass
Plaque Set in Floor, Brass of 15 Children, Man and 4 Wives -
Missing
From John Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, 1769. (Not Seen)
OF YO CHARITIE
PRAY FOR THE SOULE OF WM. ALTON AND GELYONE HIS WIFE AND ALL
HIS WIFES SOULE, HIS CHILDREN'S SOULES AND ALL CHRISTYN SOULL JHU HAVE
MCI
171.
Brass Plaque, East
Wall, North Aisle
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS AVELING OF ROCHESTER ELDEST SON OF THOMAS AND
ANN AVELING OF WHITTLESEA IN THE COUNTY OF CAMBRIDGE A MEMBER OF THE
INST. CIVIL ENGINEERS, CHEVALIER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR,FRANCE AND
KNIGHT OF
THE ORDER OF FRANCIS JOSEPH, AUSTRIA. DIED MARCH 7th 1882 AGED 57 YEARS
AVELING see
D'URBAN
172.
Brass, Full Length
Priest, Head
Missing, as is most of Inscription (From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses)
[ ] SUM ET IN
CARNE MEA VDIBO DEUM SALVATOREM MEUM
HIC JACET DOMINUS RICHARDUS BAYLEY QUONDAM VICARIUS ISTIUS
ECCLESIE QUI OBIIT DECIMO DIE MENSIS JULII ANNO DNI
MILLMO CCCC DUODECIMO CUJUS ANIMA PPICIETUS
173.
Brass Nave Floor?
From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses,(Not Seen)
PRAY FOR THE
SOUL OF JOHN BEDYLL THE WYCH DESECID THE VII DAY OF JUN
IN THE YERE OF OUR LORD MCCCCC ON WHOSE SOUL GODE HAYFE MERCY AMEN
John Bedyll, the Elder, seems to be a
Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 3rd March 1498.
"Sick in Body", he wishes to be buried in the
church, "in the aisle before the Crucifix next to the stone of Richard
Charlys". "For breaking the ground, 6s 8d". To the
Altar Lights "for my tithings negligently forgotten, 6s 8d";
to the Cross Light, 10d; to the Trinity Light, 12d; to our Lady Light,
12d; to St. Nicholas Light, 4d; to St. Warburgh Light, 12d. To "an
honest priest to sing for my soul, my wife's soul, my fader's soul and
my moder's soul and other christyn souls, 33s 3d" . To each of his
God children living, 4d. For the poor 20s distributed in bread at Lent.
A stone to be laid on his grave.
Land in Wellingcroft, 10 acres in Brakefield, Lidwell Hamm
Marsh to be sold to pay debts and his bequests. To son, Stephen Bedyll
property in St. Mary's, which he can sell at discretion of Executors. To
son John Bedyll, house that he lives in, "on the same
side that John Joye dwelleth", forever, he keeping it
in good repair, also 7 acres of land at . . . . ?
To daughter Alice Bedyll at 20 years of age,
at discretion of Executors To Margaret Bedyll daughter of
son John, at 20 years of age, 26s 8d.
William Halman and John Palmer,
son of Giles Palmer, to have house for three lives in
Upstreet, with lands and marshes. They to ensure yearly Obit (for his
soul) is performed in Church with dirges and mass. Three bushels of
wheat and ?bushel of malt to be made into bread and ale for the said
dirge. If there are no heirs to above, property to be sold and 8 score
sheep to be delivered to Church.
Churchwardens to arrange yearly Obit in time of Lent with
mass and dirge, said or sung. Quarter of wheat and quart of malt to be
made into bread and ale distributed in the church. Property in
Allhallows to be sold for best price. From this William Halman
to have 5 marks, Giles Palmer, 5 marks; remainder paid to
Executors. House in Pylstreet sold , money to Executors to be disposed
of for "the health of his soul". Executors to lay 150 halles ?
of gravel in Upstreet, where most needed.
Wife Joan to have all movables beholding to her, to
sell ?, to the value of 20 marks.
Executors, Wife Joan, William Halman
and Giles Palmer
Residue of goods to be disposed of by Executors for the
"health of my soul". John Joye to be Supervisor
of the will.
Names on Probate Note, in addition to Executors and Supervisor; Harmon
Charlys, Stephen Rolf and Robert Fuller
174.
Cross from Grave in
France, North Wall, North Aisle
A.I.F.
5559 PTE. L.C. BLACKMAN
18th
BN.
K.I.A.
7
7
18
175.
Very Small Plaque,
South Wall, South Aisle
IN MEMORY OF
WALTER ST. JOHN BRICE
AND
MARY WITHECOMBE BRICE
OF
HOO LODGE, HOO ST. WERBURGH
THIS SCREEN WAS GRATEFULLY ERECTED
BY THEIR FAMILY – 1970
176.
Brass on Chancel
Floor, Half Length of Priest
HIC JACET DNS
JOHNES BROWN QUONDA VICARI
ISTE ECCLIE CUJUS AIE PPICIETUR DS AME
177.
Plaque, North Wall,
Chancel
IN PROUD AND
LOVING MEMORY OF
HOWARD CAIRNS
A SERVER AT THIS ALTAR
AND A SWEET SINGER
WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN ACTION WHILE
SERVING ON H.M.S. FIREDRAKE
IN THE ATLANTIC ON 17th DEC. 1942
AGED 21 YEARS
"They shall not grow old
as we that are left grow old"
178.
Two Brass Figures,
Chancel Floor
HIC JACET
STEPHANUS CHARLIS ET RICARDUS CHARLIS QUI OBIIT XXVIII DIE MENS
JUNII ANNO DNI MILLMO CCCCXLVI QUOR AIABUS PPICITEUR DEUS AMEN
179.
Brasses, Full Length
Armoured Knight and Wife, South Aisle
HIC JACET THOS. COBHAM
ARMIGER QUI OBIIT VIII DIE MENSIS JUNII ANNO DNI
MILLMO CCCCLXV ET MATILDA UXOR EJUS QUORUM AIABUS PPICIETYR DEUS AME
180.
Classical Marble
Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS COMPORT ESQ. OF WHITEHALL IN THIS PARISH
WHOSE REMAINS ARE DEPOSITED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING
OCIIT 23rd OCTOBER 1843 AETAT 76 YEARS
DEDICATED BY HIS AFFECTIONATE WIDOW
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr GEORGE COMPORT THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE THOMAS COMPORT
LIKE WISE BURIED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING IN THIS COUNTY
OBIIT 17th JANUARY 1844 AETAT 51 YEARS
ALSO IN SACRED MEMORY OF
MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE THOMAS COMPORT ESQRE.
WHOSE REMAINS ARE INTERRED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING, KENT
OBIIT JULY 26th 1871 AETAT 78 YEARS
181.
Stone Plaque, South
Wall of Chancel
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS LINTON DANN
1901 – 1962
CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS PARISH
THE SANCTUARY LAMP WAS GIVEN IN HIS MEMORY
182.
Brass Plaque, South
Wall, South Aisle
TO THE GLORY OF
GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN JAMES DARKINS
MASTER OF S/V GLENAVON
WHO WAS WRECKED AND LOST WITH HIS SHIP
ON THE GOODWIN SANDS DURING AN HEAVY
GALE ON THE NIGHT OF 1st - 2nd NOVEMBER 1919
AGED 38 YEARS
"Grant Him O Lord, Eternal Rest"
183.
Brass Plaque, West
Wall, North Aisle
IN MEMORY OF ANN
WHO WAS FIRST THE WIFE OF THOMAS AVELING OF THE COUNTY
OF CAMBRIDGE ESQUIRE BY WHOM SHE HAD THREE SONS, THOMAS, ROBERT AND
JAMES
SECONDLY THE WIFE OF THE REV, JOHN D'URBAN B.A. 20 YEARS CURATE
IN CHARGE
OF THIS PARISH SHE WAS BORN DECEMBER 9th 1800 AND DIED SEPTEM. 2Nd 1873
184.
Classical Tablet,
Draped Urn, South Wall, West End, North Aisle
IN A VAULT UNDER
THIS CHURCH
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
ERNEST
ELDEST CHILD OF
HENRY TAYLOR JONES, ESQUIRE
AND CAROLINE MUNSTER HIS WIFE
OF CHATHAM AND OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF DECEMBER 1844
AGED 15 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
JONES see
WULFF
185.
Classical Marble
Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY
OF LIEUT. CHARLES JORDAN R.N.
WHO AFTER HAVING SIGNALIZED HIMSELF
BY HIS GALLANT CONDUCT IN THE WEST INDIES
WAS UNHAPPILY SHIPWRECKED IN THE NORTH SEA
IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1779
AETAT 22
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED TO HIS MEMORY
BY HIS MOST AFFECTIONATE BROTHER
RICHARD JORDAN A.M.
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
186.
Classical Marble
Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle
TO THE MEMORY
OF THE REV. RICHARD JORDAN M.A.
VICAR OF MOUNTFIELD IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX
CHAPLAIN
TO THE MOST NOBLE MARQUIS OF CAMDEN
SENIOR MINOR CANON
OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ROCHESTER
AND THIRTYFOUR YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED AT ROCHESTER THE 21st AUGUST 1835
AND WAS BURIED IN THE VAULT OF HIS FATHER
IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF MAIDSTONE
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
Rev. Richard Jordan of Rochester. Will
dated 17th March 1830.
To daughter Margaret Carter, widow of Rev. Wilfred
Carter, D.D., late of Mountfield, Sussex, sole Executor.
His Wife to have furniture and plate, except large silver
bowl, with inscription, stating that it was given to his late brother, Charles
Jordan, when a Midshipman in the Royal Navy, in testament of his
gallant conduct on 14th October 1777, by the inhabitants of Montego Bay,
Jamaica. This bowl to his daughter, Margaret.
To his wife, £100. Daughter Margaret to have his
diamond ring, given him by John Pelly Atkins Esq.
of London, on his marriage with Jordan's niece. Also to Margaret,
his gold watch, with gold chain and seals, formerly belonging to his
late brother, the Rev. Thomas Jordan. Monies to be
invested in Public Funds, this and other investment interest to wife for
life. After her death to daughter Margaret.
Witnesses: E. Twopenny of Rochester,
Solicitor and J.F. Hookham, Clerk to Messrs. Twopenny
& Essell, Rochester
187.
Tomb Chest set in
East Wall, North Aisle, Ogee Canopy and Pinnacles
EDWARD LAKE
OF ABBOTTS' COURT IN THIS PARISH YOUNGEST SON OF WILLIAM LAKE
OF WOODSTREET IN THE PARISH OF BAPCHILD IN THIS COUNTY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 19th OF APRIL1846 AGED 34 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND FIVE CHILDREN
HIS REMAINS REST IN BAPCHILD CHURCH
NEAR THOSE OF HIS FATHER AND MOTHER
"Jesus said, "What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt
know hereafter""
ALSO
EDWARD ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE BORN 2nd AUGUST 1838
DIED IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND 25th FEBRUARY 1908
Edward Lake, of Abbotts' court, Farmer.
Will dated 5th July 1841
Most of this will consists of Trust conditions.
To wife Mary Anne, Furniture and Household goods and £300.
To children at 21, £1,000.
To wife and brothers, George, Charles and Henry,
all property and effects, upon trust. His share in Farming Business in
Grain, he shares with brother John, to be sold, John
having first option.
Residue to children. Wife Executor.
Witnesses: William Brooks, Bailiff to Mr Lake and Thomas
Aveling, Hoo
188.
Ledger, Floor of
South Aisle
ANN LINDRIDGE
SPINSTER
DIED 10th JUNE 1821
AGED 43 YEARS
189.
Brass Plaque North
Wall, North Aisle
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OSCAR STEPHEN
LINGHAM
7th BATTALION ROYAL FUSILIERS
KILLED IN ACTION AT CAMBRAI
FRANCE MARCH 25th 1918
"Grant Him O Lord, Eternal Rest"
190.
Brass Plaque, North
Wall of Chancel
TO THE GLORY OF
GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT MARLEY, PRIEST
L.TH. DURHAM
VICAR OF THIS PARISH 1900 – 1910
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MAY 6th 1918
AGED 73 YEARS
191.
Ledger, Floor of
South Aisle
HERE LYETH THE
BODY OF JOSEPH
MILLER NOW AT REST
WHOSE SOUL WITH CHRIST WE HOPE IS BLEST
LONG AFTER HIM WEE SHALL NOT STAY
LET US PREPARE AGAINST THAT DAY
HE LIETH HERE UNDER THIS HEAP OF DUST
WAITING THE RESURECTION OF THE JUST
HE WAS THE SONN OF JOSEPH &
HANNAH MILLER WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 10th OF JANUARY 1678
AGED 7 YEARS
Joseph Miller, Yeoman Farmer. Will
dated 8th June 1694.
To daughter Elizphalett Rivers the wife of Jonathan
Rivers of Chatham, Carpenter; his farmhouse where he now lives,
and barns, stables, orchards, etc. Upon condition that his wife Hannah
remains in possession until the next Lady Day after his death. After
that his wife, servants and workmen to have liberty to fell and cut 80
trees on the land before Lady Day, next; and to sell the wood to pay any
of his debts. If Jonathan Rivers pays Hannah £60
in lieu of the trees, Hannah will accept. Farm house and land in
occupation of William Woodland and 2 properties and land
in occupation of James Waters and [Widow] Holt in
Allhallows to daughter Margaret Miller. If she has no
issue, the same 3 properties and land to his wife Hannah after
death of Margaret, for life. After Hannah's death,
property in occupation of Widow Holt in Allhallows to Elizabeth
Baker, daughter of John Baker, late of Stoke,
Husbandman. After death of wife Hannah 2 properties in occupation
of James Waters and William Woodland in
Allhallows and Hoo to his right heirs, provided Hannah receives rents
until daughter Margaret is 18 years old.
Property and land in occupation of Marndy? Whiffen,
and land now sown with wheat lying in or near Mr Faunce's land in
occupation of Widow Taylor, now in his own possession, in Hoo, to
Hannah for life. After her death to daughter Margaret.
Marsh land called Oakham Ness in Hoo, of about 110 acres, in his
possession to wife Hannah to sell and dispose of. Jonathan
Rivers to pay the poor of Hoo out of estate left to Hannah,
20s a year for 4 years after his death. To cousin William Starr
20s. All residue to Hannah, she sole Executor.
Witnesses: Samuel Holwill, Mark of Richard
Perrin and John Holwill
192.
Brass Plaque, North
Wall of Chancel
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WALTER MISKIN
CHURCHWARDEN FOR
27 YEARS AND BENEFACTOR
OF THIS PARISH BORN 19th JULY
1852 DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1933
TO PERPETUATE HIS MEMORY HIS
MANY FRIENDS ERECTED THIS
TABLET AND INSTALLED
ELECTRIC LIGHTS IN THE CHURCH
193.
Brass Plaque, South
Wall, South Aisle
THE WINDOW
ABOVE THIS TABLET
IS DEDICATED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY NICHOLSON
WHO DIED
15th JUNE 1880
AGED 81 YEARS
194.
Stone Tablet, West
Wall of Porch
IN AFFECTIONATE
MEMORY OF
RICHARD PHILPOTT
18 XI 1879 24 II 1961
SAILORMAN ON THE THAMES AND MEDWAY
FOR HALF A CENTURY
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY
THE THAMES SAILING CLUB
WHOM HE SERVED FOR FOURTEEN YEARS
AS MASTER OF THE S/B ARROW
195.
Brass in Chancel,
From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses (Not Seen)
HERE LYETH
BURIED THE BODY
OF DOROTHY PLUMLEY THE WIFE OF
JOHN PLUMLEY SHE DIED ANO. DNI. 1615
DONE BY JAMES PLUMLEY HER SONNE
Dorothy Plumley, Widow of Hoo. Will
dated 11th January 1614/15.
"Sicke and weake in bodie", she wishes "my
bodie to be buryed in the chancel of the parish church".
To the poor of Hoo 20s to be distributed on day of her burial. To four
men who carry her body to the church [ ].
To sister Elizabeth Yonge, Widow, 10s; to Ann
Barber "my [ ]", 40s; to Thomas Barber
her Godson, son of John Barber, 20s at 24 years; to
daughter in law Elizabeth [ ] 40s, to daughter in law
Joan Barber wife of Ezekiell Barber and to Hellin
Hurlstone wife of Marke Hurls[tone] each
40s.
To William Plumley her son in law a
featherbed, feather bolster of the middle sort, two [ ]
sheets, a hempen table cloth, two pewter platters, two pewter dishes,
brass candlestick, brass pot of the middle sort, also [ ]
pounds.
To Elizabeth Plumley and Ann Plumley
daughters of John Plumley, my brother in law [
]s each; to John Plumley her bedstead and furniture in the
chamber [ ], two of best feather beds, [ ] of
her best bolster, four best feather pillows, [ ] of best
blankets, a coverlet, four best chests, twelve pairs of good sheets, two
table clothes, four best pillow beares, dozen best table napkins, [
] towels. To John Plumley her son, table standing in the [
] chamber , [ ] cupboard in same chamber, little cupboard, ,
dozen best pewter platters, dozen best pewter dishes, two pewter
candlesticks, [ ] candlesticks of best sort, dozen [
] dishes, two brass kettles of best sort, ten of best truggs, one of
best [pots?] "I use to put milk in", one best spittle, one
best dripping pan.
To Sarah Plumley the [ ] of John
Plumley, son in law, £20, , [ ] good sheets and two
table clothes at 21 years.
To daughter in law, wife of son John Plumley,
a silver bowl, silver [ ], one dozen [silver?] spoons.
To son John Plumley, one silver spoon which
was given at his christening [ ].
James Plumley, Executor, Mr John Reader
and John Rowle, Overseers, to them , 40s for their pains.
To Anne Plumley, d[aughter in law] wife of John
Plumley, [property?] purchased of John Gipson [ ? ]
"and being at the church [ ? ] of St. Warburgh aforesaid"
To son John, all lands and tenements [ ? ]; if John
dies with no heirs, then to daughter, Anne.
Dorothy Plumley is indebted to Augustine
Morland, Gent. in the sum of £400, mortgage on land and tenement
to Morland. Son John is indebted to her in sum of £133,
seems he is to pay off £133 of the £400. From her woodland, timber to
the value of £100 towards discharge of the £400. Rents of land and
property to son John until he is 21, to pay towards the £400.
Son John £50 at 21 years, from rents of her land ? Lands and
tenements willed to him at 21 years.
Witnesses: Mark of John Mole, Mark of Henry
Beale and John Rowle
John Plumley of Hoo, Gentleman. Will dated 6th December 1656.
£200 Marriage bond to be paid to wife, Jane out of
estate. Such of his household goods as wife desires to value of £200;
and silver beaker which was her father's, a silver wine cup, plus
residue, except things in possession of Executors of will of Anne
Plumley, his late sister. These to be sold at best value, after £200
is paid to wife, surplus, after paying legatees of Anne Plumley's
will, to his three daughters, Elizabeth, Mary and Jane Plumley
at 21 years. In meantime interest to fund their education.
To poor of Hoo 40s paid on either, Feast of St. John
Baptist or St. John the Divine, which occurs first after his death.
To cousin Jane Edwards and Joan Neade 20 s
each. To Mark Edwards and Elizabeth the daughter of Joan
Neade 10 s each at 21 years. Wife Jane and John Plaistow
of Rochester, Gentleman, his wife's nephew, Executors. Wife to have
according to marriage agreement £40 annuity out of real estate. If she
accepts house he now lives in, in Coy? Street in Hoo and three pieces of
land "below the highway and against the Town House", in lieu
of £15 of the above £40, then she to have house for life. Also to her
property and land in Goodnestone and Wingham in occupation of Mr Edward
Boyse and William Powes, she to keep properties in good
repair. After wife's death the above properties to his daughter
Elizabeth Plumley for ever.
Also to daughter Elizabeth property and land in Huck? Street,
Hoo, lately bought from William Lewen, and following land, for
ever:
2 acres adjoining latter lately purchased from William
Cobham, Gent.
6 acres, formerly two pieces, adjoining above.
3 acres adjoining above, called Peanes? Meade.
2 acres called Brinsted Downe Meade lying by gate
"going to the other Bottom Lands of 1½ acres of meadow lying at
lower end of last 2 pieces.
1½ acres at the bottom of Brinsted Downe Mead , bounded on
the west by Sir Edward Hales land.
3 ½ acres near a lane called Duovie ? Lane on the north and land of Sir
Edward Hales on the south.
5 acres of land called Milstead late bought from William
Cobham.
Further land near a stable called Parsonage Stable in
Church Street.
To daughter Mary, Mansion House and land where he
now lives, on both sides of the highway, in all 20 acres, after death of
wife, forever. Also 3½ acres on north of highway leading to Stoke; 2
acres in the Common Field, late that of Mr Francis Merritt; and 4
acres called Conduit Head; and 3 acres, in two pieces, in a Common Field
called Middle Collopes; and 6 acres called Upper Collopes adjoining
highway above Clay Hill leading to Hoo Pitt Ponds; and 3 acres in one
field with last mentioned 6 acres. 3 acres called Little Collopes, part
of that bought from William Cobham; 2 acres in the Common Field
"against Betters", 1 acre of which bought from William
Cobham, the other 1 acre from Peter Pilcher. More land
adjoining his house bought from Peter Pilcher; half a property in
Hoo Street near the Bridge, bought from Peter Pilcher; house in
Wystreet in Hoo bought from William Cobham, of 2½ acres of
meadow;10 acres in three pieces called Ropers; 1 acre near Peckham [
], "being now in exchange with John Kent for an acre of his"
in the Common Field; ½ acre in Hickfield Haw bought from William
Cobham, all to daughter Mary, for ever.
To daughter Jane property and land called Great Farm in St.
Mary's, and land in St. Mary's, High Halstow and Stoke, in occupation of
Widow Fletcher; property called Little Farm and lands in St.
Mary's in occupation of Thomas Horstead, for ever.
Witnesses: Lew. Howard, Clerk and the mark of William
Wood of Hoo
196.
Brasses in Chancel,
Man and Wife, Three Sons and Four Daughters
HERE LIETH
BURIED THE BODY OF Mr JAMES
PLUMLEY WHO LIVED IN THE PARSNIG OF
THIS PARISH (HE LIVED A CHRISTIAN LIFE
AND WAS CHARITABLE TO THE POOR AND
BELOVED BY ALL) HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF AUGUST 1640
AS ALSO ANNA HIS LOVING WIFE BY
WHOM HE HAD ISSUE SEVEN CHILDREN,
THREE SONS, JAMES, WILLIAM AND JOHN AND
FOUR DAUGHTERS, SARAH, MARY, ANNA, ELIZABETH
SHE INTENDETH AT THE TIME OF
HER SUMMONS, HERE TO LYE
197.
Classical Tablet,
South Wall, South Aisle
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF THE REVEREND
THOMAS THOMPSON B.D.
RECTOR OF STAPLEHURST AND VICAR
OF THIS PARISH HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF MARCH 1786
AGED 54 YEARS
HIS JACET IN EXPECTATIONE
DIEI SUPREMI QUALIS ERAT
DIES ISTE INDICABIT
Rev. Thomas Thompson of College Yard,
Rochester. Will dated 6th December 1783
To brother Rev. John Thompson of Kimbolton,
Huntingdon, all his printed books.
Household goods, furniture, manuscript books and papers to,
kinswoman Elizabeth Fletcher wife of Rev. Richard Fletcher
of Rochester, and "faithful" housekeeper Eleanor Rippon.
Residue to brothers and sisters Robert Thompson
of Beverley, John Thompson, Ann wife of John
Richards of H.M. Fort at Upnor, Elizabeth Thompson
of Kimbolton, Spinster, Mary wife of ______ Rice of Petty
France, Westminster, Musician, John Fletcher son of the
above Richard, and to Eleanor Rippon; also property
in Yorkshire and elsewhere in England, equally divided. Elizabeth
Fletcher and "good friend" Edward Randall
of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Schoolmaster, Executors.
Witnesses: Maria Liege, John Evans
and Leonard Lester.
198.
Stone Tablet, South
Wall of Chancel
IN MEMORY OF
BOB TRICE
1914 – 1992
CHURCHWARDEN AND SERVER
OF THIS PARISH
199.
Stone Tablet, North
Wall of Chancel
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
DONALD LESLIE VIDGEON
WHO FOR MANY YEARS WAS
SIDESMAN AND CHANGE RINGER
OF THIS CHURCH DIED OCTOBER 8th 1944
AGED 32 YEARS
200.
Stone Tablet, East
Wall of Porch
THIS PORCH WAS
RESTORED
IN MEMORY OF
LEONARD JOHN
WALTERS
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
1910 – 1951
201.
Classical Marble
Tablet, With Armorial Crest, (by Geere of Rochester), South Wall, South
Aisle
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
DANIEL FRANCIS WARNER B.D.
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
FOR
THIRTY FOUR YEARS
INSTITUTED 6th JANUARY 1836
DIED 17th NOVEMBER 1870
AGED 75 YEARS
202.
Brass Plaque, South
Wall of Chancel
TO THE GLORY OF
GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WHITE
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER MAY 2nd 1885
THIS CHANCEL WAS DECORATED BY
HIS AFFECTIONATE WIFE ELIZABETH
203.
Classical Tablet,
With Armorial Crest, South Wall, West End of North Aisle
IN THE SAME
VAULT
WITH THOSE OF HIS GRANDSON
ERNEST JONES
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
GEORGE WULFF
COLONEL COMMANDANT
ROYAL ARTILLERY
WHO DIED AT CHATHAM
ON THE 16th DAY OF AUGUST 1846
IN THE 83rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
END OF INTERIOR