The
Monumental Inscriptions in the church and churchyard of the
St Peter & St Paul's Church in the Parish of
Luddesdown, Kent
With concise (pre 1858)
wills, notes and photographs with an
Index at end.
Compiled
and photographed by Ted Connell. Wills by D. E.
Williams 2020
Sir Thomas Colyer Colyer-Fergusson
recorded 131 M.I.s in the graveyard, plus 6 inside the
church, a total of 137, that includes 45 from the modern
section of the graveyard. The latest M.I. recorded being
that of Frank Alan Eaton buried March 1914.
Leland Duncan recorded only 61 M.I.s in
September 1921 having excluded the modern section of the
graveyard except for the war memorial, but including 3 that
Colyer-Fergusson failed to record.
Here the M.I.s have been listed in alphabetical
order to best illustrate connections between family members
buried, with Colyer-Fergusson's original numbers in square
brackets.
Of particular interest are the ten terra cotta
headstones, eight of which were recorded by Colyer-Fergusson, many of which
survive to this day.
For general
pictures of Church and Churchyard click
here (opens in separate window)
1. [70] Cross of wood
AUGUST
1859
H ADAMS
INFANT
Parish Register Transcription. Harriet Adams buried 27?/28?
August 1859 infant of Luddesdown
2. [71] Cross of wood
NOVEMBER
1853
J ADAMS
INFANT
Parish Register Transcription. No. J. Adams recorded
3. [72] Cross of wood
SEPTEMBER
1861
F C ADAMS
6
MONTHS
Parish Register Transcription. Frederick George Adams buried
8th September 1861 aged 3 months of Luddesdown
4. [81] Cross of Wood
C ADAMS
1 YEAR
FOOT STONE
C A 1864
Parish Register Transcription. Charles Adams buried 4th
September 1864 aged 1 year of Luddesdown
5. [82] Cross and foot stone
ADAMS 1882
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES ADAMS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 19TH 1882
AGED 55 YEARS
There remaineth rest
to the people of God
1881 Census. Charles Adams, Agricultural
Labourer of the Cock Inn, Henley Street.
6. [113] Stone cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN ADAMS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 28TH
1896
AGED 66 YEARS
She is not dead but sleepth
7. [124] Cross of wood
M ANDREWS
AGED 18 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. No M. Andrews aged 18 years
recorded, but a Mathew Andrews buried 15th November 1900 aged
68 years of Luddesdown
8. [30] Headstone, with cherubs lying
flat, next wall of church, broken
|
IN MEMORY OF
WALTER BALDUCK
WHO DIED
AUGUS 15TH 1757
AGED 39 YEARS
Death that would
A tender Husband and Father Dear
Great is the loss of those he left behind
But he we hope Eternal joy will find |
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH BALDUCK
HIS WIFE WHO DIED
DECEMBER ?20TH 1779
AGED 65 YEARS
The World is vain and full of pain
With cares and troubles sore
But they are ?blessed? which of are with
With Church for evermore |
Parish Register Transcription. Burial of Walter Balduck not
found/recorded in register, but burial recorded of Sara
Balduck on 20th December 1779.
9. [106] Cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK BARBER
BORN JUNE 6TH 1851
AT REST JUNE 7TH 1893
Parish Register Transcription. Frederick
Barber buried 10th June aged 38 years of Ightham
9a. [ - ] Cross
BENJAMIN BENNETT
OF THIS PARIS
DIED 18th JANUARY 1879
AGED 64 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Benjamin
Bennett buried 25th January 1879 aged 64 years of Boghurst
Street, Luddesdown
10. [80] Headstone laid flat next to
path
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY BELLCHAMBERS
OF WALWORTH SURREY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL THE 7TH 1855
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ANN BELLCHAMBERS
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
MARCH THE 10 1889
AGED 91 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Ann Bellchambers buried 18th
March 1888 aged 91 years of Camberwell
1851 Census. Henry Bellchambers of East Street, St Peter
Walworth, Newington, Surrey, Coal Dealer, born in Kent
11. [87] Headstone of terra cotta,
broken
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS BENNETT
THE LITTLE CHORISTER
BORN JULY 24TH 1872
FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
NOVEMBER 8TH 1879
May he rest in peace
And rise in Glory
Parish Register Transcription. Thomas Bennett
buried 12th November 1879 aged 7 years of Dean Cottages,
Meopham
12. [88] Small cross with lily
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE MARY BENNETT
FELL ASLEEP
APRIL 17TH 1886
AGED 10 MONTHS
Suffer little children
To come unto me
Parish Register Transcription. Alice Mary
Bennett buried 24th April 1886 aged 10 moths of Poundgate,
Luddesdown.
13. [12] Headstone and foot stone
ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BENNETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 23RD 1835
AGED 76 YEARS
Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated
17th February 1791
William Bennett of Luddesdown, Yeoman, (Father of the above).
To his son and daughter, William and Elizabeth
Bennett, £25 each. Farming utensils, household goods,
chattels, stock of all kinds, his farm and any other property,
money, securities for money, debts due, claims and demands,
after the legacies and his debts are paid, to grandson, Thomas
Bennett, son of William Bennett, Junior.
If he survives up to 12 months from the date of
his will, then the above effects to be sold and the proceeds
to be invested, together with his money, in the Public Funds.
His grandson to be put apprentice to any trade he chooses
until he is 21. He is to be provided with clothing and other
necessities and 2 shillings and 6 pence per month pocket money
for the first 3 years and then 5 shillings per month
Trustee to have 2½ guineas per year. When Thomas
is 21, trustee will deliver accounts to him and he may claim
money and securities for money but he is not obliged to claim,
if he wishes to keep the farm, then the clause relating to the
monies is void. Trustee to assist him to carry on farming
business and have a reasonable allowance for so doing.
If grandson, Thomas dies before he is 21, then the above
effects to be divided equally between his son and daughter,
William and Elizabeth.
Son William is his trustee but if her dies before
grandson Thomas is 21, then son in law, Thomas Weller will be
trustee. Grandson Thomas is his executor.
He signs the will with his mark +
Witnesses: George Blackman and William Mungeam
Proved 16th July 1792 Administration granted to
William Bennett of Luddesdown, Victualler, son of testator and
who is chosen by 14 year old son Thomas as his guardian, until
he is 17 years old. A bond to this effect obliges William
Bennett, Junior, John Gay of Rochester, Gentleman and William
Thrift, of Rochester, Gentleman, in the penalty of £600 (the
value of the estate), to administer the estate until Thomas is
17.
14. [13] Headstone and foot stone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS BENNETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 15TH 1846
AGES 68 YEARS
1841 Census. Thomas Bennett of Boghurst
Street, near Poundgate, a Farmer. No will, Administration
document only.
15. [68] Cross and foot stone of terra
cotta with lilies
Henry BING 1871
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY BING
BORN AUGUST 10TH 1814
DIED MAY 24TH 1871
Jesus Mercy
1851 Census. Henry Bing, a Farmer of 30 acres.
Parish Register Transcription. Henry Bing buried 28th May 1871
aged 57 years of Gravesend.
16. [126] Cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ESTHER ANNIE BISHOP
BORN JUNE 16TH 1902
DIED DECEMBER 26TH 1904
Of Such is the Kingdom of heaven
17. [21] Headstone and foot stone
HERE LYES
THE BODY OF
WILLIAM BOAR
OF THIS PARISH
HE DEPARTED YE LIFE
JUNE YE 4TH 1720
IN YE 42TH YEAR
OF HIS AGE
18. [31] Slab South East angle of
church, well cut letters
BURGES 1735
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
RICHARD BURGES THE SON OF
WILLIAM BURGES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY
THE 16TH 1735 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH BURGES THE WIFE OF
RICHARD BURGES WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE SIXTH DAY OF MARCH 1755
AGED 76 SHE WAS DAUGHTER OF THE
REVEREND MR WILLIAM HOPKINS
RECTOR OF SWANSCOME & VICAR
OF SUTTON AT HONE IN KENT
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will Dated
15th February 1736
Richard Burges of Luddesdown, Gentleman.
To his wife, Elizabeth, his houses and lands in
Kent, for her lifetime, after her death, to his brother,
Thomas and his male heirs, lawfully begotten.
In default of such heirs, then to William Burges,
son of his late brother, John, and his male heirs, lawfully
begotten, in default of such heirs, then to his own right
heirs, for ever.
To all of his first cousins, a ring each, in
remembrance of him.
All his ready money, debts owed, securities for money and
personal estate, to his wife Elizabeth, who is his executor.
Witnesses: George Hayes, William Wood and William
Wildish
Proved 5th March 1736
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th November 1754
Elizabeth Burges of Greenwich, Widow.
She desires to be buried in the chancel of
Luddesdown church or as near as convenient. to her sister,
Susanna Hopkins, all of her right and title of her farm and
lands in Darenth, Horton Kirby and Sutton at Hone, now or late
occupied by Robert Northall and Thomas Harman, for her
lifetime. After her death, then to her kinsman, Jeremiah
Abbott of St Mary Cray, Maltster, for ever.
She is entitled to £500 in the joint stock of
the New South Sea Annuities, all the dividends from this to
her sister, Susanna, for life. After her death, she gives
£200 part of the £500 stock, to Jeremiah Abbott; she also
gives £100 of the stock to Mrs Sarah Wallis of St Mary Cray
and interest from £100 of the stock to George Savage of
Luddesdown, after the death of her sister, Susanna, for life.
After his death, the £100 stock to his son,
Robert Savage.
The remaining £100 stock to be equally shared
between Thomas and Joseph Carter of Deptford.
Rest and residue of goods, chattels and personal
estate, after her debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid,
to her sister, Susanna, who is her executor.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Carttar, Mary Ashley and
James Whitehouse.
Proved 10th March 1755
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th January 1711
William Burgis, of Luddesdowne, Yeoman.
He is sick and weak in body.
To his wife, Elizabeth, an annuity of £10, for
life, from the rents of his house and land at Meopham,
occupied by Henry Lane and household goods and stock on the
farm he now lives in.
Also to his wife, two feather beds, bolsters,
pillows and furniture belonging, which she had from her first
husband, six pairs of sheets, two pairs of pillow cases, six
table cloths, twelve napkins, twelve towels, a round table in
the parlour, chest of drawers, eleven leather chairs in the
parlour, two stools, a kettle, skillet, iron pot, warming pan,
pair of andirons, pair of tongs, fire pan?, pair of pot
hangers, frying pan, pair of candlesticks, pint pot, drinking
glass, looking glass, six pewter dishes, six pewter plates,
twelve trenchers, two drinking vessels, two koolers?, two milk
trays, two trunks, a chest, pair of bellows. A full and free
use of the parlour in his dwelling house, rent free for life.
He is engaged to find William Gibson, his son in
law, (step-son) clothes during his apprenticeship with John
Christopher, his executor shall in lieu of this pay to his
wife, £3 for that purpose.
He gives £40 each to his sons in law,
(step-sons) George and William Gibson, pursuant to a note he
gave before his marriage for this purpose.
His house and land in Meopham, occupied by Henry
Lane, to his sons, Richard and William Burgis, for ever,
subject to the payment of the £10 annuity to their step
mother.
His house and land at Halling, occupied by
William Fuller, to his son John Burgis, for ever.
His house and land at Luddesdowne, occupied by
John Lane, to his son Thomas Burgis, for ever.
To his youngest son, Stephen Burgis, £15, due to
him on securities at 21 years of age.
To his sons, William, John, Thomas and Stephen,
equally shared, all money and money due on bills, book debts,
bonds, mortgage or other securities at 21 years of age.
He desires John Savage of Luddesdowne, Yeoman and
Thomas Tomlyn of East Malling, Gentleman to take custody of
securities on which money is due to him and put out at
interest and share equally between the above four sons; in the
meantime use interest towards their maintenance and education.
William Burgis of East Malling is indebted to him
for £7, he now forgives this debt and gives him one reame?,
of wheat.
John Savage and Thomas Tomlyn to be paid
reasonable costs.
To son Richard Burgis, after his debts, legacies
and funeral costs are paid, all household goods, not already
given, live and dead stock, residue of goods and chattels and
he desires him to educate and bring up son Stephen, until
Stephen is 21.
Son Richard is sole executor.
Witnesses: The mark of Robert Beverley, Ursula
Browne, William Burgis and Thomas Tomlyn,
Proved 20th March 1711
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th December 1670
Thomas Burgis of Luddesdowne, Yeoman.
He is sick and weak in body.
All his goods, clothes, chattels, household
stuff, implements and ? of household and personal estate, to
his three sons, William, John and Richard, equally shared, his
debts, funeral and probate costs first being paid.
To his wife, Joane, a £5 annuity to be provided
by his three sons for as long as she continues his widow and
they live together. When they no longer live together, the
sons to pay her a £20 annuity for as long as she is his
widow.
His sons to divide his personal estate and
legacies and give his wife good securities for the £20
annuity.
If his wife remarries, she to have a £10
annuity, for life, from his three sons. Son William is his
executor.
He sign will with his mark.
Witnesses: William Burgis and H. Furner
Proved 10th March 1671
19. [89] Cross of wood and foot stone
JUNE 24
1891
DAISY E BURTON
17
MONTHS
Parish Register Transcription. Daisy Eleanor
Burton buried 7th January 1891 aged 1 year 5 months of
Luddesdown
20. [53] Headstone cross of terra cotta
with lamb and flag
HENRY CAPPS
BORN JANUARY 17TH 1856
DIED JANUARY 18TH 1856
ELIZABETH
CATHERINE CAPPS
BORN JUNE 8TH 1857
DIED APRIL 13 1869
Those that seek me early
Shall find me
21. [100] Cross and foot stone and at
back
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS CAPPS
DIED MAY 27TH 1887
AGED 87 YEARS
Watch for ye know not what
hour your Lord doth come
At back
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN CAPPS
AT REST JANUARY 31ST 1887
AGED 64 YEARS
There remaineth a ?last
The people of God
Parish Register Transcription. Thomas Capps
buried 1st June 1887 aged 65 years of Camer Street, Meopham
Mary Ann Capps buried 2nd June 1887 aged 64 years of Little
Buckland, Luddesdown
1851 Census. Thomas Capps, a Game Keeper
1881 Census. Thomas Capps, a Game Keeper of Little Buckland
Farm
22. [101] Cross and foot stone iron
curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARK CAPPS
FELL ASLEEP JULY 18TH 1883
AGED 21 YEARS
Lord all pitying ?Jesus bless?
?Grant/ him eternal rest
Parish Register Transcription. Mark Capps
buried 3rd August 1883 aged 21 years of Little Buckland,
Luddesdown
1881 Census. Mark Capps, a Pawn Brokers
Assistant in Staines High Street
23. [II]. Tablet of white marble with
draped urn above concealed behind Organ Screen, inside church
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR RICHARD CHEESMAN
WHO RESIDED UP WARDS OF 40 YEARS
AT THE COURT LODGE IN THE PARISH
DIED THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY 1844
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM HIS ELDEST SON
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT NEW ZEALAND
IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1832 AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO OF HENRY HIS THIRD SON
WHO DIED ON BOARD THE LOWTHER CASTLE EAST
INDIAMAN ON THE 12TH OF AUGUST 1827 AGED 15 YEARS
AND WAS BURIED IN SINGAPORE
ALSO EDWARD HIS YOUNGEST SON
WHO DIED 30TH AUGUST 1830 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO OF FREDERICK HIS 5TH SON
WHO DIED ON BOARD H M SHIP SAMUEL BODDINGTON
NEAR ADELAIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
ON 28TH DECEMBER 1848 AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO OF MARIA RELIC OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD CHEESMAN WHO DIED ON THE 20TH
DECEMBER 1859 AGED YEARS
24. [34] A body stone inscribed and yew
tree
IN MEMORY OF
ELLEN
DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD & ESTHER
CHEESMAN
WHO DIED JULY 31ST 1850
AGED 2 YEARS
& 3 MONTHS
25. [35] Large flat slab
MR R CHEESMAN
VAULT
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated
30th May 1835
Robert Cheesman, of Luddesdowne Court, Gentleman.
To his son, Thomas of Brenchley and friend, Richard Read
Spencer of Maidstone, all the leases he holds at the time of
his death, of farms and lands, live and dead stock,
agricultural implements, household goods, furniture, money,
securities for money, goods, chattels, effects and personal
estate, upon trust.
They to permit his wife, Maria to occupy his
house, rent free for as long as his trustees think proper for
the carrying on of his business or she remarries, for her and
his minor children's' benefit she to have part of his
furniture, as she chooses and also plate, linen, china and
glass.
She is to have an annuity of £60, from his
personal estate and business, for life, if she remarries, she
to have an annuity of £30 for life.
Trustees to pay the residue of personal and real
estate, equally shared, between his children. The share of
those under 21 years, to be paid to his wife, until she
remarries, for the support of such children.
To his trustees, all his freehold estate in East
Peckham and all other real estate, all income from this to be
used as above.
After the death of his wife, his trustees to
convert that of his personal estate not consisting of money,
into money and divide the proceeds into 8 equal parts. They to
pay one eighth each to his children, Mary Ann, Richard, Gacey?,
Maria, Harriet, Frederick, Walter and Thomas. He has spent
more money on behalf of son Thomas than the other children, so
£200 to be deducted from the eighth part of his share; the
£200 to be paid to Mary Ann, provided that, if before the
death of his wife, any of his children become apprenticed to a
trade or profession, his trustees can advance a sum for that
purpose.
He appoints his sons Richard and Thomas, his
brother, Thomas and friend, Richard Read Spencer, executors.
Witnesses: Knowles King, Solicitor, Maidstone,
John Cullum, and Samuel Mills, his Clerks.
Proved 1st May 1845. Power reserved to Thomas
Cheesman, Senior and Richard Read Spencer
Parish Register Transcription. Richard
Cheeseman buried 29th February 1844 aged 66 years of
Luddesdown
Maria Cheeseman buried 24th December 1859 aged 75 years of
Hackney
1841 Census Richard Cheesman, Farmer at Luddesdowne Court.
House shared with a Mr Miles, a Merchant and with several
Agricultural Labourers. Wife, Maria and sons, Richard, a
Farmer and Thomas, a Solicitor.
1851 Census Maria Cheesman. Head of family, widow aged 66
years. Farmer of ?800 acres employing 20 labourers born
Croydon, Surrey
26. [36] Body stone inscribed
IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD
SON OF
RICHARD
& MARIA
CHEESMAN
WHO DIED AUGUST
30TH 1830
AGED 2 YEARS
AND
8 MONTHS
27. [42] Headstone and foot stone under
fir tree
IN MEMORY OF
ELEANOR RHODA COGGER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 9 1870
AGED 22 MONTHS
Of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven
28. [47] Headstone of terra cotta in
form of maltese cross with lamb and flags
COGGER 1872
IN MEMORY OF
RUTH DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND REBECCA
COGGER
BORN SEPTEMBER 30TH 1852
DIED OCTOBER 29TH 1872
She is not dead but sleepeth
May she rest in Peace
29. [46] Cross of wood
APRIL
1863
T COLLINS
47
Parish Register Transcription. Henry Thomas Collins buried
17 April 1863 aged 47 years of Luddesdown
30. [48] Cross of wood
THOMAS COLLINS
AGED
9 MONTHS
ON FOOT STONE
T C
1854
Parish Register Transcription. Thomas Collins buried 22
November 1854 aged 9 months of Luddesdown
31. [62] Cross of terra cotta with
lilies
COLLINS 1868
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS COLLINS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6TH 1868
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO OF
AMELIA
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 15TH 1869
AGED 86 YEARS
Blessed are the dead
Which die in the Lord
32. [110] Maltese cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY COLLINS
DIED JULY 19TH
1890
AGED 67 YEARS
Absent from the body
Pleasant? With the Lord
ALSO HENRY THOMAS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 13TH 1863
AGED 47 YEARS
AND INTERRED NEAR THIS SPOT
In the midst of life we are in Death
33. [120] Low Maltese cross
M C
1890
H T C
1863
Parish Register Transcription. Mary Collins buried 24th July
1890 aged 67 years of Luddesdown.
Henry Thomas Collins buried
17th April 1863 aged 47 years of Luddesdown
34. [67] Double headstone with hour
glasses, face etc
COOCK 1728
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
JAMES COOCK SON OF
FRANCIS AND DOROTHY COOCK
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED JANUARY
29TH 1728 IN YE 21ST YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO YE BODY OF ELIZ WIFE OF
JAMES BOREYER AND DAUGHTER
OF FRANCIS AND DOROTHY COOCK
SHE DIED MAY YE 33RD 1728
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO BODY OF COOCK JAMES
SON OF JAMES AND ELIZ BOREYER HE DIED
JULY 4TH 1728 AGED 7 WEEKS
Parish Register Transcription. No James Coock recorded but
James Cook buried 20 February 1727/28.
No Eliz Boreyer or Bore
recorded in burial register.
35. [43] Small headstone
IN MEMORY OF
ALFRED
SON OF JAMES DAY
BORN JUNE 4TH 1842
DIED NOVEMBER 16TH 1845
Parish Register Transcription. Alfred Day
buried 30th May 1845 aged 3 years of London.
36. [118] Cross and foot stone
IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 3RD MARCH 1907
AGED 74 YEARS
All there are in Tombs
shall hear his voice and
come forth
Parish Register Transcription. Richard Day
buried 7th March 1907 aged 74 years of Henley Street,
Luddesdown.
37. [123] Large white marble cross in
curb with inscription round
EAST: IN DEAR MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY DAY
M D
NORTH: OF HOLLY HILL IN THE COUNTY OF KENT AND STRATTON
ST MARYS WILTS BORN 30TH NOVEMBER 1830
WEST: DIED 22ND OCTOBER 1907
SOUTH: AND OF EMMA HIS WIFE BORN 24TH SEPTEMBER 1829
DIED 14TH SEPTEMBER 1909
Principal Probate Registry Index
William Henry Day of Holly Hill, Meopham. Administration
granted to Emma Day, his widow and Francis Henry Cripps Day,
Esquire. Value of effects, £22, 142 12s 8d.
38. [130] Cross and curb (next to 123)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK ALAN EATON
OF HORWICH LANCASHIRE
WHO DIED 3RD MARCH 1914
AGED 29 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Frank Alan Eaton buried 7th
March 1914 aged 30 years of Luddesdown
38a. [129] Cross of wood
GEORGE EVANS
DIED SEPTEMBER 30TH 1913
AGED 61
YEARS
R I P
39. [103] Cross of terra cotta, more
ornate and had a fleur de lis shaped end to each of the
cross’s arms as well as the
pattern of a flower draped over the cross
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF THOMAS EVENDEN
WHO WAS TAKEN TO HER REST
APRIL 8TH 1880
AGED 75 YEARS
To depart and to be with
Christ which is far better
40. [104] Cross of wood a foot stone
NOVEMBER
1882
THOMAS EVENDEN
AGED
68 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Thomas Evenden
buried 2nd December 1882 aged 68 years of of Union Work House,
Sittingbourne.
41. [ 69] Cross of wood
JUNE
1872
T FIELDER
AGED 52
Parish Register Transcription. Thomas Fielder buried 14 June 1872 aged 52
years of Luddesdown
42. [14] Headstone with face and foot stone
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
WILLIAM FRENCH
SON OF RICHARD FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED APRIL 7TH 1733
AGED 45?
FOOT STONE
W F 1733
Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 20th April 1713
Richard French, of Luddesdown, Husbandman.
To his daughter, Susanna French, £10
To his son, Thomas, 1 guinea.
To daughter, Jane, wife of John Nicholls of Burham?,
Husbandman, 1 guinea.
To son, George, his feather bed, bolsters, pillows, blankets
and things belonging and a chest. Also furniture standing in
the hall, where he keeps ? n .
To his sons, George and William, for ever, his 4 parts of his
house, stables, barns and 4 acres of land in Luddesdown,
equally shared. Also to George and William, all his personal
estate, after his debts and funeral costs are paid.
Sons, George and William are executors.
He signs the will with his mark R
Witnesses: Richard Burges, Thomas Rutton and John? Rutton
43. [15] Headstone with face and foot stone
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
GEORGE FRENCH
SON OF RICHARD FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED APRIL YE 10TH
1731
AGED 48 YEARS
FOOT STONE
G F1731
44. [102] Cross of wood and foot stone
AUGUST
1881
E A GOODWIN
11
MONTHS
Parish Register Transcription. Ernest Albert Goodwin buried 2nd September
1884 aged 11 months of Luddesdown
45. [116] Cross of wood and foot stone
BORN
AUGUST 18TH
1894
ELEANOR B GOODWIN
DIED
AUGUST 18TH
1896
Parish Register Transcription. Eleanor Bessie Goodwin buried 22nd August
1896 aged 2 years of Cook’s Farm, Luddesdown
46. [125] Cross of wood and foot stone
SEPTEMBER 26
1899
MARTHA ANN GOODWIN
75 YEARS
MAY 16
1905
THOMAS GOODWIN
83 YEARS
47. [24] Cross of wood lying loose
NOV 23
E. HAYMAN
1876
AGED 35
Parish Register Transcription. Eleanor Hayman aged 35 buried 29th October
1876 of Luddesdown
Sarah Ann Hayman aged 6 days
buried 29 October 1876. Parents Robert Thomas & Eleanor
48. [90] Small cross with lily
CAROLINE HEDGECOCK
BORN JUNE 13TH 1879
FELL ASLEEP
MARCH 27TH 1880
Suffer little children
To come unto me
49. [91] Cross of wood and foot stone
FEBRUARY 4TH
1888
A HEDGECOCK
AGE 45
Parish Register Transcription. Arthur Hedgecock buried 6th February 1881
aged 45 years of Luddesdown
50. [119] Cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES WILLIAM HOGG
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5TH 1907
This corruptible hath? put? in? incorruption
51. [33] Small cross with foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HERBERT GLOVER
HOLLANDS
SON OF
ALFRED & HARRIETT HOLLANDS
BORN JUNE 11TH 1882
FELL ASLEEP JULY 30TH 1884
Suffer little children to come unto me
And forbid them not for such is the
Kingdom of Heaven
At back
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED THOMAS
HOLLANDS
BORN JULY 7TH 1887
FELL ASLEEP JULY 24TH 1887
Parish Register Transcription. Herbert Glover Hollands 2nd
August 1884 buried aged 2 years of Sole Street Cobham
52. [37] Cross of wood and foot stone
FEBRUARY
1860
C HOLLANDS
23
MONTHS
Parish Register Transcription. Charlotte Hollands buried 8th February
1860 aged 1 year and 1 month of Luddesdown
53. [39] Headstone with cross on it
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED
WIFE OF
JOHN HOLLANDS
IN THE PARISH OF LUDDESDOWN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 28TH
1841
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
OF THE AFORE SAID
JOHN HOLLANDS
BORN JANUARY 1ST 1800
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 24TH 1879
Watch and pray
53a. [32] Small cross and two foot stones
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE MAUDE
MARY HOLLANDS
BORN SEPT 1ST 1890
FELL ASLEEP SEPT 15TH 1891
They are in peace
54. [97] Maltese cross
OCTAVIA HUMPHREY
BORN MARCH 16TH 1862
DIED SEPTEMBER 11TH 1882
Blessed are the dead
Which die in the Lord
55. [52] Next to North wall of church. Massive
stone cross in railings ??? of plinth
William Downes JOHNSTON 1887
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM DOWNES JOHNSTON M.A.
27 YEARS RECTOR OF MILTON NEXT GRAVESEND
(SOME TIME CURATE OF LUDDESDOWN)
FELL ASLEEP APRIL 20TH 1887
Seeth then how faith wrought with his works
North side
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH HARVEY JOHNSTON
BORN NOVEMBER 2ND 1796
DIED APRIL 25TH 1878
West side
HENRY
SON OF WILLIAM DOWNES
AND ELIZABETH HARVEY JOHNSTON
BORN SEPTEMBER 7TH 1836
DIED SEPTEMBER 30TH 1837
Parish Register Transcription. William Downes Johnston
buried 4th May 1887 aged 82 years of The Rectory Milton next Gravesend
57. [99] Flat stone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN LINGHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 29TH 1880
AGED 64 YEARS
In the ????? of Life we are
In death
ALSO
ELIZA LINGHAM
WIFE OF THYE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 8TH 1891
AGED 79 YEARS
Principal Probate Registry Index
John Lingham of Brooker's Farm, Luddesdowne. Administration granted to
John Lingham of 94 Ashbury Road, Lavender Hill, Wandsworth, Salesman,
Thomas Lingham of Halling, Farmer and Charles Lingham of Whitewall,
Frindsbury, Manager of Cement Works, the sons. Personal estate value under
£1,000.
58. [56] Flat stone and foot stone
ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF JOSHUA LOTT WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 12TH DECEMBER 1807
AGED 21 YEARS
Afflictions sore, long time I bore
Physicians were in vain
Till God was pleased to give me ???
And take me from my pain
ALSO ANN [K]NIGHT WHO DIED 24TH OCTOBER 1810
AGED 30 YEARS DAUGHTER OF J A L? SISTER THE ABOVE
ALSON JOHN S[HORTER] LOTT DIED 8th NOVEMBER 1825
AGED 43 YEARS
FOOT STONE A K 1810
FOOT STONE J S LOTT 1825
Parish Register Transcription. Ann Knight buried 29th October 1810.
59. [57] Cross and foot stone of terra cotta with
lamb and flag
Possibly gravestone of Mary LOTT 1851
MARY LOTT
BORN JUNE 19TH 1843
DIED SEPTEMBER 30TH 1851
PATIENCE ELIZABETH LOTT
BORN JANUARY 26TH 1852
DIED JULY 12TH 1855
Of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven
60. [18] Stone slab slightly raised from ground
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOSEPH MARTIN
LATE OF SOUTHWARK
WHO DIED APRIL 29TH 1859
AGED 75 YEARS
Principal Probate Registry Index
Joseph Martin, Gentleman, formerly of 60 High Street, Southwark, late of
Luddesdowne. Administration to Richard Martin Sharpe, 114 Lower Thames
Street, London, Fruit Merchant.
Effects under £1,000.
Parish Register Transcription. Joseph Martin buried 7th May 1859 aged 75
years of Luddesdown Court Lodge
61. [38] Cross of wood and foot stone
OCT
1878
MERCY MARTIN
AGED
67
YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Mercy Martin buried 5th
October 1878 aged 67 years of Henley Street Luddesdown
62. [ VI.] Window in West wall near Font: Inside
church
CROSS ABOVE THE WINDOW WAS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF ALLEN SMITH MASTERS M A OF CAMER PARISH WHO FELL
ASLEEP OCTOBER 8TH 1875 AGED 55 YEARS
64. [96] Cross with I H S and foot
stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF
PHILIP MAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 2ND 1884
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
PHILIP MAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 17TH 1889
AGED 67 YEARS
Watch and pray
Parish Register Transcription. Sarah May buried 7th June
1884 aged 60 years of Dean Farm Cottages Meopham
65. [109] Red granite maltese cross
EAST SIDE: IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CLARA
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN METCALFE
DIED JUNE 16TH 1890 AGED 36 YEARS
Forever with the Lord
?NORTH SIDE: ESAU LOTT
DIED FEBRUARY 13TH 1890
AGED 87 YEARS
SOUTH SIDE: MARTHA LOTT
DIED MARCH 12TH 1887
AGED 70 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Clara Metcalfe buried 20th
June 1890 aged 36 years of Woodford, Essex
Martha Lott buried ?7th March 1887 aged 70 years of Little Buckland
Luddesdown
66. [ III.] Coffin plate of ?tin now in vestry
found at the West end of church during restoration of church:-
JANE FRANCES MEARES
DIED SEPTEMBER
12TH 1764
AGED 36
Parish Register Transcription. No record of of Jane Frances
Mears, but Mrs Meard wife of the Rev'd Rector of this Parish buried
16th September 1764.
67. [16] Stone slab slightly raised from ground
Glover MUNGEAM 1853 Elizabeth
MUNGEAM 1869 Joseph MARTIN 1859
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE REV’D GLOVER MUNGEAM M.A.
TEN YEARS CURATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 15TH MAY 1853
AGED 77 YEARS
Reverend Glover Mungeam of Meopham.
He appoints John Sharp the Elder of Thames Street, London, Orange Merchant
and son Glover Mungeam, trustees and executors.
To them, his house in Tonbridge, now occupied by George
Stenning?, Esquire, upon trust, for his wife Elizabeth Mungeam, for her
lifetime, and, after her death, upon trust, for his son, William Martin,
for ever.
To his wife, an annuity of £35 for life, these legacies are
in lieu of her Dower Rights. The annuity to be charged on the estate left
to his daughter, Sarah Sharp.
Also to his wife, linen and furniture to the value of £50
To son, Glover, for ever, his two cottages and gardens in
South Street, Meopham, occupied by William Pope and Thomas Cogger.
To son, William Martin, half of his library, after daughter
Sarah Sharp, wife of Richard Sharp, has selected 25 volumes for herself,
provided she does not break up any set of books.
Also to Sarah, £250, chargeable on his freeholds and real
estate in Meopham, devised to son, Glover.
To his grandchildren, Jannett Lucy and Mary Susan Mungeam,
children of his son, William Martin, £100 each at 21 years of age, these
sums also charged on his Meopham properties.
To his trustees, his freehold house on the east side of
Tonbridge, occupied by Edward Garnell, Solicitor; also his leasehold house
in Clover Street, Chatham, upon trust, to take the profits and pay them to
his daughter, Sarah, for life.
After her death, to remain in trust, for the benefit of her
children, equally shared at 21 years of age or day of marriage for girls,
if earlier.
If Sarah leaves no children, the property, in trust for sons,
William Martin and Glover, equally shared.
To daughter, Sarah, his linen, china and furniture of the
bedrooms of his dwelling house, except the eight day alarm clock, pair of
silver buckles and purse of silver coins, which are to go to son, Glover;
also except anything his wife may choose.
To son, Glover, for ever, his own freehold house in Meopham,
also 20 acres of freehold land near Coffin Lane, Meopham, also his small
freehold farm, near Scabing? Street, Meopham, this is 15 acres of land, a
house and buildings in his own occupation, and a freehold cottage in
Meopham, occupied by Thomas Crowhurst, subject to a charge of £250 for
his daughter, Sarah and the payment of the legacies to his two grand
daughters.
If son, Glover, dies in testator's lifetime, and not married,
then the property devised to him, to son William Martin and daughter,
Sarah.
Also to son, Glover, his eight day clock, silver buckles and
purse of silver coins, also his money and securities for money, live and
dead stock, goods, chattels, rights, credits, and personal estate and
effects, not before given, subject to payment of his debts, funeral and
probate costs and legacies, provided the £35 annuity for his wife, from
the house in Tonbridge, devised to daughter, Sarah, should ever be in
arrears over 42 days, it will be lawful for his wife to enter the property
and distrain it until the arrears are paid.
After the death of Sarah, trustees can let on lease, not
exceeding 21 years, having obtained her consent, while she lived.
Witnesses: Thomas Cheesman, Solicitor, Gravesend and W.
Scott, Junior, his Clerk.
Codicil 15th May 1848
He has bequeathed daughter, Sarah, £250, he now revokes this.
He gives his grand daughter, Annie Sharp, daughter of Sarah,
£200 at 21 years of age, charged on property left to son, Glover.
Property left to son Glover also subject to mortgages, debt and interest
secured on it. The legacies to his grand daughters to be paid by son,
Glover bequest and not from his personal estate.
To his trustees, all estate which may be vested in him as
trustee of mortgagee.
Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: Thomas Cheesman and Walter Scott.
Codicil 5th October 1849
John Sharp has died since the Codicil above, so his friend Richard
Southgate?, of Sutton, Surrey, Schoolmaster, now replaces him as executor
and trustee. Grand daughter, Annie Sharp has also died, so her legacy is
void.
He now gives his grandson, Henry Martin Sharp son of Richard
and Sarah Sharp, at 21 years of age, £100, charged on the Meopham estate
left to son Glover.
Thomas Cheesman of Gravesend to have power to adjudge any
dispute that may arise among his children concerning the will.
Witnesses: As for Will and Codicils.
Codicil 22nd October 1849
Since he made the will he has purchased from William Pope of Meopham, a
freehold which he gives to son Glover (blurred and unreadable)
Codicil 23rd December 1852
He has bequeathed real and personal estate to his trustees,
upon trust, he now directs that no sale of any part of his real and
personal estate or payment of legacies will take place until the 1st of
January 1855, in the meantime no interest to be paid but the annual rents
and profits of the whole of his property, real and personal, up to the 1st
January 1855, to be paid to his wife and son, Glover, in equal shares.
Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: Thomas Cheesman and Edward Combes, Junior of
Meopham
Proved 16th June 1853. Power reserved to Richard Southgate?
68. [17] Stone slab slightly raised from ground
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH MUNGEAM
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 1ST 1869
AGED 80 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Elizabeth Mungeam buried
8th November 1869 aged 80 years of The Court Lodge Luddesdown
69. [58] Cross of wood and foot stone
MARCH
1865
R MUNGEAM
79
Parish Register Transcription. Richard Mugeam buried 1st April 1865 aged
79 years of Luddesdown
70. [59] Cross of wood and foot stone
NOVEMBER
1865
F MUNGEAM
49
Parish Register Transcription. Frances Mungeam buried 16th November 1865
aged 49 years of Luddesdown
71. [60] Cross of wood and foot stone
FEBRUARY
1868
K MUNGEAM
71
Parish Register Transcription. Keturah Mungeam buried 22nd February 1868
aged 71 of Luddesdown
72. [ - ] Headstone
Glover MUNGEAM 1891
GLOVER MUNGEAM
SON OF REV GLOVER AND ELIZABETH MUNGEAM M A
BORN: 6TH FEBRUARY 1816
DIED: 20TH FEBRUARY 1891
1881 Census. Glover Mungeam, Farmer at Court Lodge Farm,
400 acres. Employing 6 men and 10 boys
73. [65] Flat slab
IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD OLIVER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 17TH 1868
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN GLOVER
WHO DIED JANUARY 29TH 1853
AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO
GEORGE EDWARD OLIVER
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 17TH 1865
AGED 4 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Edward Oliver buried 22nd
November 1868 aged 4 years of Luton
1861 Census. Edward Oliver, Licensed Victualler of the Hen
and Chicks, Luton, Chatham
74. [66] Headstone with maltese cross
OLIVER 1858
IN MEMORY OF JOB OLIVER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 5TH 1858
AGED 66 YEARS
A cross of pl??y in the heavy? Head
Found in the heaven ward path the high ??? tread
If found in Sin how fearful? The amount
Of Vengeance measured? For the account
1851 Census. Job Oliver, Agricultural Labourer
75. [54] Headstone and foot stone against wall of
vestry
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS PEARLESS
SON OF
THOMAS & MARY PEARLESS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
MARCH 23RD 1764
AGED 27 YEARS
FOOT STONE
T P
1764
76. [3] Headstone and foot stone
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
ELIZA PHILLIPS
WIFE OF WILLIAM PHILLIPS
OF THE PARISH
WHO DIED FEB YE 5TH
. . . . . EARS
FOOT STONE
E P1732
Parish Register Transcription. Eliza Phillips buried 9th February 1731/2
no age recorded.
77. [41] Wooden cross and foot stone
1844
W & M PHILLIPS
48 or 28
Parish Register Transcription. William Phillips buried 28th January 1844
aged 48 years of Meopham
78. [44] Headstone Maltese cross and foot stone
PHILLIPS 1878
IN MEMORY OF
PHILLIS PHILLIPS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 10TH 1878
AGED 77
Behold the Lamb of God which
taketh away the Son of the World
ALSO OF
RICHARD PHILLIPS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 19TH 1881 AGED 87
Come unto to me all that labour and
are hearby taken and I will you rest
Parish Register Transcription. Phillis Phillips buried
15th November 1878 aged 77 of Batts Cottages, Cobham
79. [45] Cross of wood
PHILLIPS
AGED
22
Parish Register Transcription. Possibly Henry Phillips buried 14 July
1864 aged 22 years of Westminster, Middlesex
80. [46] Wooden cross and foot stone
MAY
1844
GEORGE PHILLIPS
AGED 17
81. [131] Grey cross an curb next log?
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK QUESTED
DIED OCTOBER 1ST 1895
AGED 55
ALSO ROSETTA JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 24TH 1915 AGED 66
The? Pivett? The beloved sleep
Parish Register Transcription. Frank Quested buried 4th
October 1895 aged 53 years of Milton, Gravesend
82. [128] Marble ornamental cross and foot stone
IN MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES DENNIS RAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 6TH 1905
She loved? much
Parish Register Transcription. Annie Ray buried 11th
October 1905 of Strood
83. [73] Cross of wood
DECEMBER
1839
H ROOTS
1
Parish Register Transcription. Harriot Roots buried 19 December 1839
aged 1 year of Luddesdown
84. [74] Cross of wood
JANUARY
1852
S ROOTS
15
Parish Register Transcription. Sarah Roots buried 23 June 1852 aged 15
years of Luddesdown
85. [84] Cross of wood
SEPTEMBER
1847
M ROOTS
88
Parish Register Transcription. Mary Roots buried 21 September 1847 aged
88 years of Luddesdown
86. [85] Cross of wood
1847
G ROOTS
57
Parish Register Transcription. George Roots buried 24 October 1847 aged
57 years of Luddesdown
87. [86] Cross of wood
JULY
1853
H ROOTS
53
Parish Register Transcription. Harriet Roots buried 20th July 1853 aged
53 years of Luddesdown
88. [83] Cross of wood
MAY
1837
T ROOTS
76
Parish Register Transcription. Only a Thomas Roots buried 17th May 1836 aged 71
years of Luddesdown
89. [112] Stone cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE HENRY RUSSELL
SON OF
GEORGE AND ELIZABETH RUSSELL
BORN OCTOBER 19TH 1873
AT REST OCTOBER 13TH 1891
Thy will be done
Parish Register Transcription. George Harvey Russell buried
17th October 1891 aged 18 years of Cuxton.
90. [28] A flat slab much overgrown
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SANDERS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 5th DAY OF JANUARY IN THE
YEAR OF OUR LORD 1779 AND IN
THE 76th YEAR OF HIS AGE
While living he was cot???ed
As an affectionate husband
An indulgent parent
And a sincere friend
ALSO THE BODY OF ELIZABETH WIFE
OF THE ABOVE THOMAS SANDERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY THE
3rd 1787 AGED 77 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Thomas Sanders buried 11th
January 1779 late of Buckland
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th April
1777
Thomas Sanders the Elder of Birling, Yeoman.
His house now divided into two dwellings and barns, stables,
outhouses, yards, gardens, hop ground and land in Birling and
Paddlesworth, in his occupation and other real estate, Also the use of
oasthouses and stock of hop poles and hop ground, to his wife, Elizabeth,
for as long as she remains his widow and single. After her death or
remarriage, then to his son, Whittaker, for ever.
His wife to maintain and continue 2 acres, planted with hops
and keeping a good stock of hop poles.
To aid her he directs his son, Whittaker, shall, each April,
provide 1,000 of the best of ? and oak hop poles
at least 16 feet in length, free of charge. After his wife's death, the
poles to remain for Whittaker.
Son Whittaker is to, for every year of his mother's
widowhood, supply four cartloads of good cord wood and 200 good household
faggots, free of charge.
All his household goods, plate, linen and furniture, crops,
stock and money and securities for money to his wife.
All his interest in Buckland Farm in Luddesdowne and
contiguous parishes, late in his occupation, now that of son, Whittaker on
lease from John Whittaker, Gentleman and stock and effects, to his son
Whittaker, on condition that he delivers the material above to his mother.
To sons, Thomas and John and daughter, Elizabeth Bartram,
£10 each, and to his brother in law, Samuel Tiesdell, £5 for mourning.
To daughter, Margaret, wife of William Maddox, £150
To his three grandchildren, John, Thomas and Ann Alfrey,
£100 equally shared, within 3 months of the death of his and at 21 years
of age. If they all die before they are 21, this legacy to go into his
residuary personal estate.
To daughter, Catherine, wife of Edward Walter, £50, within 3
months after the death of his wife.
To grand daughter, Elizabeth Fenner, £50 at 21 years of age,
if she dies before then the £50 goes into his residuary personal estate.
His son, John is indebted to him for £300 by a bond dated
22nd March 1777, he is to pay interest due to his mother. After his wife's
death, to grandson, Thomas Rowley Sanders, £100, part of the above £300,
at 21 years of age. The £100 will remain with son, John, without interest
until it becomes payable.
Son John is to enter into a bond with the penalty of £200,
with son Whittaker, for the payment of the £100 to grandson, Thomas.
Rest and residue of money and securities for money and
personal estate, subject to the payment of his debts and funeral costs and
the legacies, to his wife for life and, after her death, to son Whittaker.
His wife and Whittaker are his executors.
Witnesses: William Russell, ? Dyne
and Thomas Watts?
Proved 29th January 1779
91. [29] Headstone and foot stone, the greater part
of inscription peeled off
TO THE MEMORY
OF WILLIAM, MARY &
ELIZABETH SON & DAUGHTER[S]
OF THOMAS [& ELIZABETH
SANDERS
WILLIAM DIED MARCH
1740 AGED [?]
MARY [DIED MAR[CH 1740
ELIZABETH DIED JUL 1742
Parish Register Transcription. Mary Sanders buried 15th March 1740/41,
William Sanders buried 22nd March 1740/41 and Elizabeth buried 16 July
1742. No ages recorded. Affidavit made before Mr Pugh, Vicar of Birling.
Parents Thomas and Elizabeth.
92. [55] Flat slab slightly raised from ground
IN MEMORY OF
RICKABY ROGER SANDERS SON OF
RICKABY AND LYDIA SANDERS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER THE 24TH 1793 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO THEIR CHILDREN ISABEL AND
THOMAS WHO DIED IN INFANCY
Parish Register Transcription. Isabella Sanders buried 5th April 1769
aged 14 months. Thomas Sanders buried 11th January 1779 aged 8 years.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th July
1805
Rickaby Sanders, of Bear Binder Lane, City of London, Gentleman
If he dies in London, he wishes to be buried under the church
of the parish he dies in.
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid from his
holdings in the Public Funds.
To his wife, Lydia, the free and ? use of all his household
goods, bed and table linen, plate, china and movables, for life; also the
interest and profits of his estate and effects, for life.
After her death, all his money in the Public Funds, to his
son, William, absolutely, subject to the payment ¼ to his son in law,
Henry Jones of Gravesend, Surgeon, pursuant to the settlement made on his
marriage to his late?, daughter.
To his sons, John and Squire, after the death of his wife, all household
goods, bed and tale linen, equally shared.
To all three sons, after the death of his wife, his plate,
equally shared.
Rest and residue of his estate and effects, to his son,
Squire, subject to the above, (¼ to Henry Jones?). His wife and son
Squire are executors.
Witnesses: S. Cross, of Southwark and Thomas Martin, his
Clerk.
Proved 28th June 1809. Power reserved to Lydia Sanders
The sons living when the will was made were all born in Luddesdown, John
in 1776, Squire in 1779 and William in 1781.
93. [6] Headstone with face, cross bones at
sides. Massive stone
HERE
LIETH THE BODY OF
JOHN SAVAGE
SON OF GEORGE SAVAGE
OF THIS PARISH WHO
DIED DECEMBER YE 3RD
1714
IN YE 51ST YEAR OF HIS
AGE
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd
November 1714
John Savage of Luddesdowne, Yeoman.
He is sick in body.
To his nephews, Richard, John and George Savage, sons of his
brother, Robert, for ever, the house and land called Glows in Snodland and
Birling.
The rent of this farm to be put out at interest until the
youngest of the brothers is 21.
To nephew, Richard Savage, £100 when he comes out of his
apprenticeship for setting him up in trade.
To nephews John and George Savage, £20 each when they are
21.
To cousin, Richard Burgis, son of William Burgis, for ever, a
parcel of woodland called Brimpwood at Luddesdowne, also the house in
Luddesdowne, where William Sandcock lives.
To Mr Thornton, Rector of Luddesdowne, 5 guineas to preach
his funeral sermon.
To the poor of Luddesdowne, £5.
To niece, Mary Hayes, daughter of Bonham Hayes of Cobham,
£100 on the day of her marriage.
To his brother, Richard and Ellen his wife, 1 shilling each.
To George and Richard Savage, sons of Richard Savage, 1
shilling each.
To his brother, Richard, £100 and all debts owed to him.
Richard is his executor and also is left the residue of goods, chattels,
land and houses, for ever.
Witnesses: Stephen Thornton, the mark of Thomas Perrey, the
mark of Anne Walter and mark of John Weekley, Junior.
Proved 13th January 1714 (1715 in modern calendar)
97. [10] Headstone with Cherubs heads
THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT SAVAGE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY YE 24TH 1773
AGED 39 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Robert Savage buried 28th
January 1773 of the Parish of Meopham.
98. [19] Sloping stone slab supported by pillars
Francis SHEPHERD 1848
IN MEMORY OF
FRANCIS HENRY HEYMAM SHEPHERD
THE ELDEST SON OF
EDWARD JOHN SHEPHERD
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH
AND CATHERINE HEYMAN HIS WIFE
BORN 20TH FEBRUARY 1837
DIED 8TH MAY 1848
99. [111] Cross of white marble in curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA
WIFE OF WILLIAM SHRIMPTON
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
17TH MAY 1911 AGED 55 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Emma Shripton buried 20th
May 1910 aged 55 years of Rayners Road, Putney
100. [76] Headstone laid flat next to path
Ann
Jeremiah
Anne
Mary Jeremiah
Henry
SOLOMON SOLOMON SOLOMON
SOLOMON SOLOMON BELLCHAMBERS
1818
1815
1843
1821
1803
1855
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ANN SOLOMON
WIFE OF
JEREMIAH SOLOMON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 8TH OCTOBER 1818
AGED 84 YEARS
101. [77] Headstone laid flat next to path
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JEREMIAH SOLOMON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 23RD OF MARCH 1815
AGED 50 YEARS
Here lies one whose Life is at an end
The best of husbands and the Dearest friend
He resteth here where ?Ihope? and be
Happy with ?Him? and all Eternity
102. [78] Headstone laid flat next to path
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANNE WIFE OF
JEREMIAH SOLOMON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JUNE 11TH 1843
AGED 72 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Anne Solomon buried 16th
June 1843 aged 72 years of Deptford.
103. [79] Headstone laid flat next to path
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
DAUGHTER OF
JEREMIAH AND ANNE SOLOMON
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE MARCH THE 9TH 1821
AGED 27 YEARS
104. [75] Headstone laid flat next to path covered
with ivy
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JEREMIAH SOLOMON
(LATE OF GRAVESEND IN THIS COUNTY)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
23RD OF NOVEMBER 1803
AGED 73 YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Court Will Dated 12th
November 1802
Jeremiah Solomon of Gravesend, Farmer.
To his wife, Ann, £10 and a £40 annuity, for life. She to
have free use and occupation of the best parlour and best bed chamber of
his house at Gravesend, with furniture of those rooms.
To his daughter, Mary Solomon, the farm he occupies at
Gravesend and residue of household furniture, stock and crops, to be paid
for according to valuation by his executors.
Also to daughter, Mary, £500; to daughter, Rachel Solomon
and son Joseph, £300, each?
Appoints Jeremiah Solomon of Luddesdowne, Alexander Solomon
of Dartford and John Garland of Stone, executors.
They to pay legacies from the money to be paid by his
daughter, Mary , and, from his money and investments in Government
securities.
To his daughter, Elizabeth Tolhurst, £150; to daughter, Ann
Garland, £200; to son, Alexander, £200 and to daughter, Helen Tolhurst,
£200, these to be paid after the death of his wife. These sums, after the
payment of the first four legacies to remain at interest in the hands of
daughter Mary or otherwise, at executors' discretion.
Rest and residue of personal estate and effects to be equally
shared between his 10 children, Elizabeth and Helen Tolhurst, Rachel
Solomon, Sarah Bennett, Ann Garland, Mary Solomon, Jeremiah, Alexander,
James and Joseph, after the death of his wife.
Witnesses: William Morris and Christopher Bedingfield.
Proved 7th April 1803 Power reserved to Jeremiah Solomon.
105. [105] Cross of wood and foot stone
G W STEPHENS AGED
6 MONTHS
E J STEPHENS AGED
1 MONTH
Parish Register Transcription. William George Stephens
buried 18th June 1894 aged 6 months of Luddesdown.
Ernest James Stephens buried 22nd October
1894 aged 8 hours of Luddesdown.
106. [114] Cross of wood and foot stone
F W STEPHENS
AGED 1 MONTH
Parish Register Transcription. Possibly Grace Winifred Stephens buried 23rd September 1898 aged 1 month of
Luddesdown
107. [115 - ] Cross of wood and foot stone
H E STEPHENS
AGED 8 MONTH
Parish Register Transcription. Henriette Eveline Stephens buried 2nd
September 1897 aged 8 months of Luddesdown
108. [117] Cross of wood and foot stone
STANLEY THOMAS STEPHENS
AGED 10 WEEKS
HILDA BEATRICE STEPHENS
AGED 17 DAYS
Parish Register Transcription. Stanley Thomas William Stephens buried 2
September 1901 aged 2 months of Luddesdown.
Hilda Beatrice Stephens buried
5th November 1903 of Lower Luddesdown.
109. [4] Headstone and two foot stones
STILES 1811
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
PHILIP STILES
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON 20TH OF MARCH 1811
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1ST APRIL 1811
AGED 77 YEARS
Farewell dear Children in this World
You must a while remain
The Lord of Host be your defence
Till we meet again
Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 17th October
1765
Thomas Stiles of Luddesdown, Yeoman.
All his debts to be paid first.
To his two sons, Thomas and Richard, 1 shilling each.
To his two daughters, Hannah, wife of John Keble of Cobham
and Sarah, wife of Robert Mason of Deptford, 1 shilling each.
The rest and residue of his ready money, household stuff,
household implements, debts owed, chattels, stock and personal estate,
subject to his debts and funeral costs being paid, to his son Phillip.
As his daughter, Ann Stiles is afflicted with lameness and
incapable of making her living, his son Phillip shall provide for her from
testator’s goods and personal estate, during her incapacity. Son Phillip
is his executor.
Witnesses: Rickeby Sanders and D. Terry
Proved 15th November 1775
Note on will, Thomas Stiles died in the 20th September 1775.
110. [ - ] Terra cotta cross with rose?
Alfred STROWBRIDGE 1876
ALFRED SON OF
THOMAS AND JANE STROWBRIDGE
DIED 30 MAY 1876
AGED 23 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Alfred Strowbridge buried 4th June 1873
aged 23 years of Luddesdown
111. [ - ] Wooden cross
W A STROWBRIDGE
DIED AUGUST 3RD 18(81?)
AGED FOUR YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. No record in burial
register, but Mary Ann Strowbridge buried 18th August 1861 aged 4 years of
Luddesdown.
112. [134] Terra cotta cross with lamb and flag
Front
Reverse
Jane STROWBRIDGE 1899
Thomas STROWBRIDGE 1886
JANE WIFE OF
THOMAS STROWBRIDGE
DIED 5TH SEPTEMBER 1899
AGED 81 YEARS |
THOMAS STROWBRIDGE
30 YEARS PARISH CLERK
AND MEMBER OF CHOIR
BORN: 3RD SEPTEMBER 1822
DIED: 27TH FEBRUARY 1886 |
Parish Register Transcription. Thomas Strowbridge buried 4 March 1886
aged 68 years of Bramble Hall.
113. [ I ]. Large marble tablet in Vestry, coat of
arms above:-
STEPHHANUS THORNTON Rector ?hujus? ecclesiaHoe
cladis? Dominus sua? Monumentum futurium?Posuih? , anno Chisti 1725
STEPHHANUS, JELFE, GULIELMUS,HADASSAH, FRANCISCA
STEPHANUS THORNTON RECTOR HUJUS ECCLESIAE
HOC CLADIS DOMUS SUAE MONUMENTUM SUTURUM
POSUIT ANNO CHRISTI 1725
STEPHANUS, JELSE, GUILIELMUS, HADDASSAH, FRANCISA,
ANNA, PROLES QUESI TANTUM AD FUNERA NATA
VITAE SCENAM INGRESSI EXIERUNT
PHOEBE FLINT SOROR GERMANA HUIC CUMULO ACCESSIT
DECEMB 1ST 1705
SAMUEL THORNTON NATUS AUG 12TH 1694 TANDEM FACTIS
INITIATUS POST LAUDABILEM OPERAM PER QUINQUENNIUM
IN EIS POSTAM QUIEVIT SEPTEM 5TH 1722
STEPHANUS ALTER PIUS DOCTUSET OPTIMAE SPEI JUVENIS
NATUS JANUAR 19TH 1701 PHTHISI EXTINCTUS MAII 26TH 1723
MAGNUM SUI DESIDERIUM APUD BONOS OMNES RELIQUIT
MARIAE THORNTON NOMINE GENTILITIS ET PREINCIPIBUS VIRIS
HONESTATO BORTH CONJUS FIDISSIMO MATER FAMILIAS PRUDENS
ET PIA IN CAETERIS LECTISSIMA FEMINA QUINQUAGENARIA
BIENNIO MAJOR HUC AD SUOS COMMIGRAVIT AUG 17TH 1714
PRISCILLA MATRE DIGNA SENECTUTIS PATERNAE DIU SOLAMEN COLUMENQUE FIDELE
SED HEU! PORUM SIRMUM FRACTO TANDEM CORPERE MENTE TOMEN INTEGRE METREM
SECUTA EST 15TH FEB 1743 ANNOS FERE 47 NATA PATRIS VENTURI LAETA
PRAENUNAIS
STEPHANUS THORNTON HUJUS GENERIS ET MONUMENTI AUCTOR ANNO AETATIS SUAE 87
MUNERIS IN HAC ECCLESIA PERAETI 63 SUORUM FUNERE SUO TANDEM CUMULAVIT 27TH
AUG 1744
Translation of the above inscription by Canon W. Masfen
Roberts, Rector of Luddesdown,
for Smetham’s Rambles Around Churches, published in
1926
Stephen Thornton, Rector of this church, has set this up to be a
memorial of the ruin of his house, in the year of Christ 1725
Stephen, Jelfe, William, Hadassah, Frances, Anne a progeny
born as though only to die, left life’s stage as soon as they had
entered it.
Phoebe Flint, a sister, was added to this band, December 1st 1705
Samuel Thornton, born Aug 22nd 1694 was at length admitted
to the Sacred Ministry, and after doing admirable work
in it for five years entered into rest September 5th 1722
A second Stephen, a youth, devout, scholarly and of fairest promise,
born January 19th 1701 was carried off by a decline, May 26th 1723
his loss was deeply regretted amongst all good people.
Mary Thornton, a member of the old and distinguished family
of Booth, a devoted wife, a wise and affectionate mother
and pre-eminent in all other virtues, departed to join her children
August 17th 1724
Priscilla, a child worthy of her mother, was for a long time a
faithful comfort and stay of her father’s old age but, alas!,
far from strong, with bodily powers at length shattered but
mental faculties unimpaired she followed her mother February 1st
1743, nearly 47 years of age, the joyous harbinger of her father’s
coming.
Stephen Thornton, the author of this family and memorial, after
discharging his duties in this church for 63 years, closed the long
death roll of his children with his own on August 27th 1744 in the
87th year of his age
Mary Thornton, daughter of Stephen and Mary Thornton
and, after the ruin of her family commemorated above, the last
survivor, wished her own remains to be deposited near those of
her father. She died September 29th in the 73rd year of her age and
year of Salvation 1778
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Not Dated
Stephen Thornton, Rector of Luddesdowne.
In the Name of God
I Stephen Thornton of Luddesdowne in the County of Kent
Clerk being sound in mind and body Do make my last Will and Testament as
following I give and devise all my lands tenements and heredtaments unto
my two Daughters Priscilla and Mary severally and respectively as tenants
in Common and to their several and respective heirs and assigns for ever
And I give and bequeath all my Personal Estate Goods and Chattels unto my
above said Daughters to be equally divided between them0 appointing them
joynt Executors of this my Will and Testament
In Witness whereof I have herein sett my hand and seal this Stephen
Thornton signed and sealed and published as my last Will and
Testament in the presence of those who subscribe their Names hereunto in
my presence Grace Davison Rebecca Rivers G. Davison
Proved 1st March 1744* Mary Thornton is the only surviving
executor.
* 1745 in the modern calendar
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th May 1769
Mary Thornton of Maidstone, Spinster.
She is weak.
Her Manor of Northwood Yoke in Strood, now or late in the
occupation of John Martin, to Thomas Craddock of Rochester, Doctor of
Physic and Susanna Denne of Wilmington, Widow, upon trust, subject to an
annuity of £20 to Elizabeth Glover of St Margaret’s, Rochester, Widow,
for life; also an annuity of £5 to her daughter, Anne, during the
lifetime of her mother. After the death of Elizabeth Glover, an annuity of
£20 to be paid to her daughter, Anne, for life.
Her trustees, shall, from the surplus of the rents of the
above property, keep the property on good repair and re-pave the chancel
of Luddesdown church, where there is a monument to her family, which the
trustees will keep in good repair.
If there is any residue from the income, then Susanna Denne
can have it, for life. After Susanna’s death, Thomas Craddock is to have
this residue.
After the death of the survivor of Elizabeth and Anne Glover,
the property to continue in trust, to be sold and the proceeds to be
divided between her 3rd cousins and other near kindred on her mother’s
side, then living at the time of the death of the surviving Glover.,
equally shared if more than one.
If there are none alive, then the proceeds of the sale goes
into her personal estate.
Her trustees, after the lease she granted to John Martin
expires, will grant a new lease to William Glover of Rochester, eldest son
of Elizabeth Glover, for a 65 year term at £45 per annum.
Her farm and land called Cane Marsh on the Isle of Grain, now
or late occupied by John London and her farm and land at Frindsbury,
called Noke Farm, now or late occupied by
[ ] Arnold, to Susanna Denne,
for the term left on the lease, which testator holds from the Dean and
Chapter of Rochester. After the death of Susanna Denne, Cane Marsh to her
son, Rev. John Denne and Noke Farm to his brother, Rev. Samuel Denne.
Her piece of land in Strood, about 1 acre, occupied by John
Martin, which was given to her by the will of her late aunt, Priscilla
Green, to Susanna Green, for ever, subject to her paying an annuity of 5
shillings to keep the vault at St Nicholas church, where her aunt is
buried, in good repair.
The sum of £930 is due to her upon mortgage on land
belonging to John Graydon of Fordwich; she has promised not to call upon
the sum or interest during his lifetime. She gives £250 of this sum to
Gregory Graydon, brother of John. Also from this sum, she gives £200 each
to James and Elizabeth Denne, children of Mrs Denne of Rochester. The
residue of the principal and interest to the daughters of the late Mr
Rondeau of Rochester and the children of Joseph Skinner of Chatham,
equally shared.
£1,000 of Old South Sea Annuities, to the children of Edward
Reynolds, who she supposes, lives in Leicestershire at or near Atherstone,
by his first wife, Hannah Halford, equally Shared. If there are none
living, then to his and Hannah’s grandchildren, equally shared.
To Thomas Craddock, £3,000 of Old South Sea Annuities.
To John Springett, of Eastry, £100 of the same stock, if he
is not living, then to his daughter, Catherine, wife of Rev John Harvey.
To John Denne and Samuel Denne, £100 each of the same stock.
To brothers, William Glover, £300, Stephen Glover, £200 and
George Glover, £50.
To Mr Peale of Maidstone, Surgeon, £20.
To Rev Husbands, Senior, Nathaniel Hawes, Mr Fido and Susanna
Hendrass, 5 guineas each.
To Martha Walter, Spinster, £10 and recommends her to the ?
and benevolence of Susanna Denne. To Anne Kemp of Strood, Widow, £10.
To her servants, Mary Reynolds and Anna Glover, 5 guineas
each.
Rest and residue of ready money, securities for money,
chattels, effects and personal estate to Susanna Denne, who is to pay her
debts, funeral costs and legacies and to pay 2 shillings per week to [ ]
Anderson of Maidstone, for life.
She appoints her trustees as her executors.
Witnesses: David Deas, William St. Coust and Thomas Williard
Codicil dated same day
Part of Northwood Farm containing about 19 acres which she holds from the
Dean and Chapter of Rochester, that part which is leasehold shall go along
with the freehold part during the term of the lease. Her trustees to renew
the lease of that part, from the rents of the farm, and at reasonable
terms.
Witnesses as for the will.
Proved 23rd October 1778 Power reserved to Thomas Craddock.
Proved again 18th July 1781 Will left un-administered by
Susanna Denne, who is now dead, so is now granted to Rev Samuel Denne, her
son and executor. Thomas Craddock having renounced execution of the will.
114. [11] Headstone with cherubs and trumpets
IN MEMORY OF MARY
WIFE OF SAMUEL TIESDEL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL 14TH 1748
AGED 51 YEARS
FOOT STONE
M T1748
115. [25] flat stone near south door
IN MEMORY OF
SAMUEL TIESDELL
OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 24TH DECEMBER 1800
AGED 65 YEARS
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd October
1801
Samuel Tiesdell of Chatham, Yeoman.
To his daughter, Susannah, wife of George Wallis of Farningham, Tailor,
£350.
To daughter, Ann, wife of Thomas Filmer of Luton in Chatham, Yeoman,
£400.
To daughter, Mary wife of William Landin of Chatham, Yeoman, £300.
To daughter, Sarah Tiesdell, £500.
To his son, Rickaby of Luton, Chatham, Yeoman, £400.
His ready money, securities for money, money in Public Funds,
bonds, bills, notes, debts, household goods, furniture, plate, linen,
china and glass, rest and residue of estate after his debts, legacies
funeral and probate costs are paid, to son Thomas of Chatham, Yeoman
absolutely; son Thomas is executor.
Witnesses: William Jefferys, Attorney at Law, Chatham , B.
Clarke and T.P. West, Clerks to Mr Jefferys.
Proved 14th January 1803
116. [27] Headstone and foot stone
IN MEMORY OF
ANN TIESDELL WIFE OF
SAMUEL TISEDELL
OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 25th 179
AGED 57 YEARS
117. [127] Cross of wood and foot stone
CHARLES USHERWOOD
DIED
13TH APRIL
1908
AGED 46 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. Charles Usherwood buried
16th April 1908 aged 46 years of Rectory Cottage, Luddesdown.
118. [92] Cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS
THIRD SON OF
THOMAS AND MARY VENISON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN CHRIST
9TH FEBRUARY 1896
AGED 36 YEARS
My wish was preached My Soul
revived and now I live in Him
119. [93] Cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED
SECOND SON OF
SON OF
THOMAS AND MARY VENISON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 17TH 1880
AGED 23 YEARS
Father in thy /precious/ keeping
Leave ?on now your servant sleeping
120. [107] Cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS VENISON
DIED 30TH AUGUST 1892
AGED 80 YEARS
Gathered home as a shook not
Corn fully ripe
ALSO MARY VENISON
BORN 14TH JANUARY 1826
DIED 2 DECEMBER 1901
?Not look back? Gone before
121. [61] Cross of wood and foot stone
DIED
18TH APRIL
M W WALTERS
1880
AGED 3 MONTHS
Parish Register Transcription. Michael William Thomas Walters buried
21st April 1880 of Great Buckland, Luddesdown
122. [63] Cross and foot stone of terra cotta with
I H S
Richard WATERMAN
IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD WATERMAN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 11TH 1865
AGED 74
ALSO OF
MARTHA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 24TH 1873
AGED 84
I say unto all, Watch
123. [1] Headstone with hour glass elaborately
carved edge
HERE LYETH
YE BODY OF JOANNA
DAUGHTER OF ROBERT & ELIZA WELLER
WHO DIED JUNE YE 16TH 1714
AGED 12 YEARS
Parish Register Transcription. No Joanna recorded in Parish Register but
Anne Weller buried 18th June 1714.
124. [2] Headstone with hour glass elaborately
carved edge
HERE
LYETH YE BODY
OF ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF ROBERT & ELIZA WELLER
OF THIS PARISH WHO
DIED JULY YE 6TH 1714
AGE
Parish Register. Elizabeth Weller buried 19th July 1714 no
aged recorded
No Elizabeth Weller baptised with parents Robert & Eliza Weller
125. [5] Headstone double width. Faces. One almost
illegible
|
ALSO YE BODY
OF ELIZABETH
HIS WIFE
SHE DIED
NOV YE 9TH 1737
AGED 75 YEARS |
HERE ;YETH
THE BODY OF
ROBERT
WELLER
OF YE PARISH YEOMAN
WHO DIED FRIDAY
YE 24TH 1736
AGED 75 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON
AND ONE DAUGHTER
THOMAS & MARY |
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will Dated
21stSeptember 1732
Robert Weller of Luddesdown, Yeoman
His dwelling house, barn, stables, out buildings yards,
garden, orchard and lands; a piece of woodland called Southfield of about
2 acres in Meopham, in his own occupation, to his son, Thomas Weller, for
ever. But subject to a charge of an annuity of £5 to his wife, Elizabeth,
for life, tax free. She is to have free use of the house and use of a bed,
fire and all necessary goods, for life, rent free.
His lately built house, where his son in law, James Rumney
lives, with garden, in Luddesdown, to James Rumney and Mary his wife, for
their lifetimes and after the death of the survivor, then to their
lawfully begotten heirs. In default, then to his son Thomas, for ever.
This property is subject to a payment of an annuity of 21 shillings a week
to his wife, Elizabeth for life. She to have the power to distrain the
properties if the annuities are not paid on time.
James Rumney and his heirs and assigns to have the right to
draw water from the well on the property given to Thomas Weller, paying
Thomas, 6 pence per year.
Rest and residue of goods, chattels, land, buildings, real
and personal estate, not before given, to son Thomas, who is his executor.
Signs will with his mark R
Witnesses: Richard Burges, John Savage and William Weldish
Proved 22nd October 1736
126. [20] Headstone and foot stone
Susanna WELLER 1747
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
SUSANNA WIFE OF GEORGE WELLER
OF THIS PARISH SHE DIED JANUARY 28TH
1747 AGED 75 YEARS
FOOT STONE
W 1747
Parish Register Transcription. Susan Weller buried 29th
January 1746/47.
127. [26] Headstone and foot stone with small skull
and cross bones
HERE
LYETH YE BODY
OF SARAH WELLER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JUNE YE
6th 1726 IN YE 27
YEAR OF HER AGE
FOOT STONE
S W
128. [51] Cross of wood
JANUARY 13TH
1885
ALFRED WICKENS
AGED 48
Parish Register Transcription. Alfred Wickens buried 13th
January 1885 aged 48 years of Sole Street, Cobham
129. [94] Ornamental grey granite, inscription
round plinth
EAST SIDE: IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED WIGAN M A RECTOR
NORTH SIDE: OF THIS PARISH 33 YEARS
WEST SIDE: BORN 28TH OCTOBER 1818 FELL
SOUTH SIDE: ASLEEP 28TH AUGUST 1889
130. [ IV ] Tablet in Vestry:-
THIS VESTRY WAS BUILT IN 1837
REV A. WIGAN RECTOR
WILLIAM BARBER} CHURCHWARDEN
HENRY BING}
CHURCHWARDEN
THE CHANCEL NAVE AND SOUTH AISLE
WERE REBUILT THE PORCH WAS RE-STONED AND TOWER RAISED AND
NEWLY COPED IN 1866
A WIGAN RECTOR
GLOVER MUNGEAM CHURCHWARDEN
GEORGE BENNETT CHURCHWARDEN
131. [ V ] Window of two lights in South aisle
TO THE GLORY OF AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM LEWIS
WIGAN
VICAR OF EAST MALLING FOR MORE THAN 28 YEARS WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY
8TH 1876
132. [95] Cross with I H S and foot stone.
Inscription round plinth
EAST SIDE: IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED LEWIS WIGAN
NORTH SIDE: BORN SEPTEMBER 28TH
1857
WEST SIDE: FELL ASLEEP FEBRUARY 20TH
1888
SOUTH SIDE: SON OF ALFRED AND EMILIET WIGAN
EAST SIDE: Lord All pitying Jesus bles
faint heart thine Eternal rest
Parish Register Transcription. Alfred Lewis Wigan buried
8h February 1888 aged 30 years of Cobham, Surrey & Luddesdown
Rectory
133. [108] Cross of grey granite
FRANCIS WILLIAM WIGAN M A
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 1880 - 1893
BORN SEPTEMBER 5TH 1856 AT REST 11TH JANUARY 1893
Jesus Mercy
133a. [50] Cross of wood
"ANN WILLINGHAM"
Parish Register Transcription. Ann Willingham buried 18th January 1890
aged 78 years of Luddesdown
134. [22] Small cross within iron curb
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS GEORGE WOOD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AUGUST 11TH 1869
AGED 16 YEARS
Be ye also ready
135. [23] A cross next?
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS WOOD
OF THIS PARISH
DIED JANUARY 16TH 1890
AGED 66 YEARS
REST IN PIECE
136. [49] Cross of wood
ONLY "WOOD" LEGIBLE
Parish Register Transcription. Possibly Lydia Wood buried 7 March 1875
aged "infant" of Luddesdown
137. [98] A cross
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS RUBEN WOOD
CHORISTER OF THIS PARISH
BORN APRIL 18TH 1861
FELL ASLEEP 25TH 1885
Sing unto the Lord a new Song
Parish Register Transcription. Thomas Reuben Wood buried
27th June 1885 aged 25 years of Henley Street, Luddesdown
138. [121] Cross and foot stone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM H WOOD
DIED JANUARY 29TH 1901
AGED 21 YEARS
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
AT BACK
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM H WOOD
DIED JULY 23RD 1898
AGED 47 YEARS
Death shall be no more
Parish Register Transcription. William Henry Wood buried 27th January
1901 aged 21 years of Meopham.
William Henry Wood buried 27th January 1898
aged 47 years of Swanswood, Luddesdown.
139. [122] Cross of wood
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
WOOD
BORN JULY 31ST 1882
DIED APRIL 18TH 1912
AGED 27
Rest in Piece
Parish Register Transcription. Eliza Wood buried 18th
April 1910 aged 27 years of Bromley.
140. [ - ] War Memorial
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James BECKHAM
Sidney GILBERT
John GOODWIN
James A. GOODWIN
George E. A. GOODWIN
Reginald HORTON
Jesse PIPER
Philip E. STEPHENS
Arthur S. STEPHENS
William WOOD |
See "Commemoration of the Centenary of World War I,
St Peter & St Paul Church, Luddesdown" PDF
See also "Kent
Fallen" for Luddesdown. Listed under Gravesend
area.
Terra
cotta headstones
Of particular interest are the
ten terra cotta
headstones, eight of which were recorded by Colyer-Fergusson and
two recorded by Leland Duncan, many of which
survive to this day, 2020.
In two articles in the North West Kent Family History Society
(NWKFHS) Journal Vol.12 no. 5, March 2011 pages 200-202 and Vol. 12 no. 8,
December 2011 pages 339-341, by David Cufley and Bob Woodward describe various designs, size, type of inscription etc mostly from
Luddesdown where they visited in 2004.
The gravestones were Patented Terra Cotta Memorials by sculptor Henry Grimsley, and
were manufactured by Oxford Artistic Monumental and Terra Cotta
Manufacturing Company which, in 1886, were advertised in Jackson’s Journal of
Oxford (See link below).
Illustrated in the first NWKFHS article, amongst others is the gravestone of
Sarah wife of Thomas EVENDEN
who was taken to her rest April 8th 1880 aged 75 years.
M.I. number 39 in the above list and photographed in 2004 by David, has
now seemingly disappeared. So far I have been unable to find it in 2020.
