110. Headstone and Body Stone
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH ANDREWS, 1834 AND 1815
AS REQUESTED IN HIS WILL, WILLIAM ANDREWS GOT
AN IDENTICAL HEADSTONE TO THAT OF HIS WIFE'S
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM ANDREWS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th OF AUGUST 1815
AGED 50 YEARS
LEFT A HUSBAND WITH THREE
SONS AND EIGHT DAUGHTERS
TO LAMENT THEIR LOSS
109. Headstone and Body Stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ANDREWS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF FEBRUARY 1834
AGED 71 YEARS
William Andrews, of Deptford
P.C.C. Will dated 30th June 1828
Appoints sons George of Deptford, Grocer, William of
Upchurch, Farmer and Robert of Upchurch, Schoolmaster, executors and
trustees. To them, upon trust, all his estate and effects, real and
personal, including that shared with Mrs Margaret Cooper of Walworth,
Widow, and Mrs Ann Read of Hollingbourne and other relatives, which by
the decease of Mrs Mary Kemp, he is entitled to in right of his late
wife, formerly Elizabeth Long. This property consists of houses and
lands, freehold and copyhold, in Essex and Suffolk; also shares of
money in the Public Funds, and other property formerly belonging to
Mrs Elizabeth Thompson, then of Croydon.
His funeral to be modest and paid for from his
furniture, plate, etc.; his headstone is to be the same as that of his
wife.
Trustees to allow son William to have his clothes,
daughter Jane, wife of Albermarle Tracy of Brompton, to have his
watch, and daughter Cordelia, wife of John Waters of Newington, to
have his mangle.
Trustees to pay Cordelia £100; also to pay daughter
Deliah wife of Robert Harrison of Charing, £100; the last two
legacies paid from property once belonging to Mrs Elizabeth Thompson.
This property is given to his sons in lieu of their share of £800
left by their grandmother to his 9 youngest children. Trustees to
divide residue into 11 parts; 1/11 to son William; 1/11 to son George
and 1/11 to son Robert. The remaining 8/11 to be invested in Public
Funds, from the interest, 1/8 each to daughters, Deliah, Cordelia,
Jane, Matilda Hayzelden, widow, Amelia wife of John Trest of
Northfleet* and Sophia. The interest to be paid for their lives.1/8 of
the interest is for the support and education of late daughter
Elizabeth Ann wife of John Grace of Newington, until youngest is 21.
Remaining 1/8 for support and education of children of late daughter
Eliza wife of Robert Elliott of Newington, as above. After the deaths
of any of his 6 daughters, their share to their children. When the
youngest child is 21, the principal to be shared equally among them.
If they die pre 21 with lawful children, their money to those
children. If any die with no heirs, legacy shared by survivors. If
Matilda, Amelia and Sophia died without heirs, their share goes to
surviving grandchildren.
Witnesses: William Peckham, Schoolmaster, Harrietsham,
John Mitchell and John Murton, Farriers, Harrietsham.
Proved 10th May 1834 Power reserved to William Andrews
* William Andrews died at Northfleet (Parish Register)
139. Headstone
[ ]
JOHN BECKINGHAM
DIED OCT. 20th 1896
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 12th 1878
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 1st ? 1888
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO HENRY SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCT. 2nd 1844
AGED 18 MONTHS
John Beckingham, Melville's Directory 1858,
"Old Beefsteak House"; 1881 Census, "Duke of
York", London Road, and Farmer of 19 acres, employing 1 man.
The "Old Beefsteak House" became the "Duke of
York", now (2013) the "Copperfield"
Appears in Parliamentary Poll Book 1857
"Gravesend Reporter", October 24th 1896
"DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN
There died at Higham, on Tuesday, John Beckenham
(sic), at the age of 88 years. For 37 years he lived at the "Duke
of York" public house, commonly known as the Beefsteak house. His
faculties remained unimpaired to the end, and he could remember the
Battle of Waterloo and the Great Frost of 1815."
126. Flat Headstone
ENGLAND CRICKET TEAM 1862
THIRD FROM LEFT: GEORGE BENNETT (BURIED IN SECTION C)
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY OF
GEORGE BENNETT
OF THIS PARISH
BORN FEBRUARY 12th
1829 DIED AUGUST
16th 1886
IN HIS DAY A FAMOUS CRICKETER
HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE
KENT ELEVEN AND PLAYED FOR
ENGLAND IN AUSTRALIA IN 1862
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
George Bennett, the England Cricketer, was a
Bricklayer, near the Post Office, 1881 Census
"History of Kent County Cricket", 1907
"One of the best all rounders Kent has
produced....... employed by Lord Darnley for over 25 years. He scored
160 in 1861, Gentlemen v Players of Kent; 82 for Kent v M.C.C. In
1859. As a bowler, 5 for 9 runs in 1857, Kent v Sussex; 14 for 82 in
1858, Kent v Sussex; 8 for 60 in 1865, North v South; 8 for 25 in
1866, North v South; 9 for 113 in 1871, Kent v Sussex.
In 1875 a benefit match was held at Gravesend for him.
Kent v W.G. Grace's XI."
119. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
LAURA
BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS BENNETT
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1926
IN HER 81st YEAR
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO THOMAS BENNETT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1936
IN HIS 85th YEAR
"At Rest"
Thomas Bennett, 1901 Census, Agricultural
Labourer at 2 Park Pale
92. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDWARD ALBERT BISS
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th NOVEMBER 1922
AGED 65 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF MARIAN LOUISE
WHO DIED ON 10th DECEMBER 1943
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AND DEAR MOTHER OF
WILLIAM A. HERVEY F.R.C.S.
"In Peace"
108. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN BODKIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1827
AGED [55] YEARS
[ALSO ELLEN] BODKIN
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED JULY [ ] 1830]
[AGED 66 YEARS]
John Bodkin, of Shorne, Husbandman
P.C.C. Will dated 4th November 1811
Everything to his wife, Ellen, for ever; she is executor.
Witnesses: John Mills Evans and Fra. Southgate
Proved 17th May 1827
Appears in Parliamentary Poll Book 1790 and 1803
Ellen Bodkin, of Shorne, Widow
P.C.C. Will dated 16th May 1830
All her estate, (subject to payment of legacies of £20),
to her sisters, Charlotte Pratten of Rochester, Alice Seamark of
Gillingham and Elizabeth Hursey of Gillingham. Elizabeth's share not
to be subject to the "control, management or intermeddling"
of her husband.
To her sister Mary Mc Donald of Gravesend, £20; to
cousin John Tomlin of Shorne, Tanner, "for his services", £20.
John Tomlin and brother in law Thomas Seamark are executors.
Witnesses: William French, David French and Jarvis Noakes
Proved 19th July 1830
John Bodkin and Ellen Cadwell were married at Shorne in January 1809
124. Flat Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOTTING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 27th 1815 AGED 29 YEARS
"To You that Come My Grave to See,
Prepare Yourselves to Follow Me,
Repent in Time, make no Delay,
I in My Prime was Snatched Away"
ALSO SARAH* WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEB. 20th 1867 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM BOTTING
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 4th 1857 AGED 42 YEARS
*Sarah was SARAH NOAKES at Death
135. Footstone
W.B. 1815 WILLIAM BOTTING
S.N. 1867 SARAH NOAKES
W.B. 1842 WILLIAM BOTTING All
Headstone No. 124
William Botting, died 1815, married Sarah Solly
at St. Margaret, Rochester, August 1813 ?; Sarah Botting married James
Noakes at Shorne, October 1826.
William Botting, died 1857, 1851 Census, at Lambeth, a Butcher
138. Flat Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN BOTTING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 8th 1882
AGED 63 YEARS
STEPHEN HOV[EY] BOTTING
[HUSBAND] OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY [ ] ] 1891
[AGED 75 YEARS]
Stephen Botting, 1881 Census, a Gardener.
91. Curbs
North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN BOTTING WHO DIED FEB. 27th 1902 AGED 74
YEARS
South Side
ALSO OF WILLIAM TIMMS BOTTING WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1905 AGED 75 YEARS
William Botting, died 1905, 1881 Census, a
Carpenter
142. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PETER BOTTING
DIED FEB. 1st 1905
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
DIED DEC. 27th 1929
AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO FRED THEIR BELOVED SON
BORN 1863 DIED 1916
ALSO ELEANOR THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 18th JAN. 1949
Peter Botting, Kelly's Directory, 1891 and
1903, a Carpenter at the Ridgeway; 1901 Census, at 1 Park Cottages,
Builder and Undertaker.
116. Headstone
ANN BROWN,1771, HER FIRST HUSBAND, WILLIAM KEMPTON,
1755
AND NIECE, MARY TUCKER, 1770
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF WILL. BROWN
OF YE PARISH OF CHALK LATE RELICT
OF WILL. KEMPTON OF YS PARISH
SHE DIED 21st JAN. 1771 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THE SAID WILL. KEMPTON
DIED 30th NOV. 1755 AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO MARY TUCKER NEECE (sic) OF
-------------------Ground Level-----------------
ANN BROWN DIED 1st FEB. 1770
AGED 23 YEARS
William Brown, of Chalk, Yeoman. Mentioned
on wife Ann's headstone.
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd September 1784
To his "honoured" mother Sarah
Batt, an annuity of £10 for life, from his real and personal estate.
His houses, farms, gardens, orchard and land purchased from Henry
Watson and the heirs of Sir William Milman, in Chalk and Shorne, now
in his own use, also all other property which he or any trustee holds,
to wife Sarah, for life. After her death, then to Benjamin Hubble of
Shinglewell in Ifield, Yeoman for a term of 500 years, upon trust.
After the end, sooner or later, of the term, then to his son William
(subject to the annuity and other legacies). If son William has no
heirs, then to son Thomas, on same conditions, in default of heirs of
Thomas, then to first son his wife may yet have, in default then to
2nd, 3rd or 4th son, and so on. In default of sons, then to daughter
Elizabeth and all other daughters living or expected, shared equally,
for ever.
The above 500 year term to Benjamin Hubble is limited
upon special trust, that Hubble and his executors shall by sale or
mortgage of the term of and in the property and from rents, etc.,
raise enough money at interest to pay legacies; after these legacies
are paid the term of 500 years will be void and cease.
To Thomas Rickman and Christian Rickman, son and daughter
of the late Thomas Rickman, of Shorne, Yeoman, £100 each at 21. To
wife Sarah, for life, the free use of his money, investments, debts,
household goods, leases and stock of farms, horses, cattle, sheep,
hogs, corn , implements, etc. After her death, to son in law Townsend
Gladdish, £550 and to daughter in law Sarah Gladdish and children
Elizabeth and Thomas Brown, and any children yet to be born, (except
an eldest son not yet born), £800 each at 21. The legacies from his
personal estate, with any shortfall made up from his real estate.
Executors can, in wife's lifetime, advance money to
Townsend and Sarah Gladdish, Elizabeth and Thomas Brown, to help set
them up in business or on day of marriage, with wife's consent. The
sums not to exceed £450 for Townsend or £800 for the others; the
sums advanced are deducted from legacies, or if full sum then legacy
discharged. If any of the legatees make any claim, when they are 21,
against the estate or the estate of the Gladdishes father, William, or
testators marriage settlement, or refuse to sign a release, then their
legacy is void.
Benjamin Hubble and wife Sarah Brown are executors and
guardians of children during minority. To Hubble 5 guineas for
mourning.
Witnesses: C. ? Mitchin ?, John Wyburn and J.W.
Evans
Proved 27th November 1787
William Brown married Ann Kempton at Chalk in January 1764
95. Curbs
South Side
IN MEMORY OF CORNELIUS BURR WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS NOVEMBER
1st 1912 AGED 72 YEARS
North Side
ALSO FRANCES BURR HIS WIFE WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS 12th DECEMBER 1932
AGED 83 YEARS
Cornelius Burr, 1881 census Wheelwright at
Ridgeway; 1901 Census, Wheelwright, 1 Ivy Cottage
112. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN CHIPPS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 22nd OF JUNE 1829
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO FANNY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 3rd 1832
AGED 84 YEARS
136. Footstone
J.C. 1829 JOHN CHIPPS, Headstone No. 112
John Chipps, of Shorne, Gentleman
P.C.C. Will dated 6th April 1829
Money in Bank of England, with interest, other money,
debts due on bond or mortgage, to George Wilkinson of Cobham, Gardener
and William Stevenson of Thong, Gentleman, upon trust.
They to pay interest to his wife Fanny, for life. After
her death, the interest of £600 4% annuities, part of the above
funds, to be paid to daughter Mary Clarke wife of John Clarke of
Limehouse, Caulker, until grandson, Charles Clarke, their son is 21,
he then has interest of the £600, until he is 25, when he is 25 the
principal is to be paid to him.
After death of wife, trustees to take the profits
of £400, part of the above funds, and pay to daughter Mary Clarke,
for life. After her death, they are to pay £200 of the £400 to
grandson John Clarke; the other £200 to grandson George Clarke.
After death of his wife, they are to pay profits of
£400 another part of funds and pay daughter Mary Clarke, for life;
after her death, the £400 shared equally amongst the Clarke
grandsons.
After death of wife, trustees to interest from £600 part
of same funds, and pay it to daughter Elizabeth Wilkinson wife of
George Wilkinson, for life. After her death, the interest to be used
for the support and education of her children, until they are 21, or
day of marriage, if girls, then the £600 shared among them equally.
If Elizabeth leaves no children, the £600 to be shared
equally among the Clarke grandsons.
To daughters Mary and Elizabeth, after mother's death,
household furniture and goods, equally shared.
Immediately after his death, trustees to pay £197 10s
from his investments to wife Fanny, and pay £50 of same funds to
grand daughter Mary Ann Clarke. Residue, after death of wife, shared
equally between daughters.
Witnesses: J. Stroud, Shorne and Jarvis Noakes, Shorne
Proved 1st August 1829. In October 1829 William Stevenson
renounces as executor.
John Chipps married Fanny Griffiths at St. James, Piccadilly, in 1786
103. Headstone and Curbs
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN ONLY SON OF
JOHN AND ELIZA CLARK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 19th 1874
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO JOHN CLARK
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1890
AGED 80 YEARS
"To Fall Asleep is not to Die"
ALSO ELIZA CLARK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MARCH 19th 1891
IN HER 75th YEAR
ALSO THEIR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
REBEKAH (REE) CLARK
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 2nd 1921
"To be with Christ which is Far Better"
John Clark, died 1890, Melville's Directory
1858, Wood Dealer; 1871 Census, Retired Wood Merchant at Ridgeway.
Erected Methodist Chapel and Ridgeway House, on Ridgeway (Allen's History
of Shorne, p. 131. Parliamentary Poll Book 1857
107. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
DANIEL ALEXANDER CLARK
DIED 17th NOV. 1913
AGED 77
ALSO
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 4th FEB. 1914
AGED 77
"They Sleep in Peace, Awaiting
a joyful resurrection"
CLARK see LEWIS
105. Thick Ledger on Ground,
Extremely Eroded
[ ]
[JOHN?] DICKINS
[FEBRUARY [ ] 1791]
[
]
John Dickins, of Shorne, Vintner
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 6th April 1782
To wife Frances and son John, all his household goods and
furniture, plate, linen, china, stock of beer and other liquors,
money, personal estate, equally shared, subject to payment of debts.
Friend William Coper of Chatham, Victualler is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Pattinson and John Pattinson
Proved 9th March 1791 William Cooper died before
testator, administration granted to Frances
Administration Bond dated 31st March 1791
Frances Dickins, George Hulbert of Chatham, Gentleman
(Wine Merchant) and James Barnes of Stood, Carpenter, are bound in sum
of £600.
John Dickins is described as a Victualler, he died 12th February 1791,
Value of goods not more than £600.
98. Headstone, Mostly Buried
FRANCES FINCH (AND STILL – BORN), 1700
(SHOWING EXTENT OF BURIED INSCRIPTION)
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
FRANCES THE WIFE
-------Ground Level------
OF THOMAS FINCH
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 10th DAY
OF AUGUST IN THE
YEAR OF OUR LORD
1700 AGED 38
YEARS
Thomas Finch, Shopkeeper (Edward Oxe's will
). In Registers described as Operii (Workman?)
Married Frances Williams at Shorne June 1695, presumably a Widow and
Edward Oxe's sister ? She was buried with her still born infant
(Registers)
FINCH see OXE
140. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
EDWARD FRENCH
WHO DIED 10th SEPT. 1928
AGED 24 YEARS
"A Sudden Change, at God's Command he Fell,
He had no Chance to bid his Friends Farewell,
Affliction came without a Warning Given,
And bid him haste to meet his God in Heaven"
AND OF HIS SISTER
JENTY FRENCH
WHO DIED 4th NOVEMBER 1993
AGED 83 YEARS
144. Pedestals and Fallen Cross
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD FROUD
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
16th JAN. 1911 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ELIZABETH
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
Edward Froud, 1901 Census, Butcher at Hunton
118. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF FREDERICK GODDARD
WHO DIED 17th JUNE 1928 AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO FREDERICK
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1932
AGED 76 YEARS
"Peace at Last"
"Reunited"
Frederick Goddard, 1901 Census, Leather Cutter
and Belt Maker in Mitcham, Surrey
141. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL JOHN GOWAR
WHO DIED AUG. 2nd 1901
AGED 65 YEARS
"Not my Will but Thine, O God be Done"
CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 26th 1905 AGED 70 YEARS
Samuel and Caroline Gowar, 1882
Kelly's Directory, Baker; 1891 Kelly's, Grocer, Draper, Post Office;
1901 Census, Baker, Grocer and Post Office; 1903 Kelly's, Caroline,
Grocer, Draper and Post Office; Kelly's 1913 Miss Caroline Gowar , as
above.
120. Headstone and Foot Stone
PRISCILLA EVELYN
G.J. HALLWARD
BORN AUGT. 12Th 1895
DIED JUNE 26th 1917
Reginald Hallward, 1901 Census, Sculptor, (and
Designer, Stain Glass maker), lived at Woodlands
121. Headstone and Foot Stone
ADELAIDE CAROLINE
BELOVED WIFE OF
REGINALD HALLWARD
BORN DEC. 13th 1860
DIED MARCH 30th 1925
REGINALD HALLWARD
BORN OCT. 18th 1858
DIED MARCH 30th 1948
HERVEY see BISS
94. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HANNAH HOLLANDS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1913
AGED 53 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
Hannah Hollands, 1901 Census, wife of William,
Labourer of Homewood Cottages
93. Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA HOLLANDS
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1924
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HOLLANDS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th AUGUST 1930
AGED 84 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
William Hollands, 1881 Census, Agricultural
Labourer
104. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JOHN JACKSON
DIED MAY 1st 1892
AGED 39
ALSO EMILY JANE HIS WIFE
DIED JAN. 4th 1918
AGED 63
William Jackson, 1891 Census, Gardener of
Ifield
125. Fallen Headstone, Badly
Flaked
IN
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
WIFE OF JOHN JARRETT
[WHO DIED APRIL [ ] ] 1878
[AGED 66 YEARS]
[ ]
[ ] DIED
[ ] INFANCY
[ ] THE ABOVE
[BURIED] NEAR THIS PLACE
133. Footstone
M.A.J. 1878 MARY ANN JARRETT, Headstone No. 125
Mary Ann Jarrett, 1871 Census, wife John
agricultural Labourer at Cobham.
KEMPTON see BROWN
KEMSLEY see Rawlings
LE BRETON SIMMONS see TAYLOR
102. Pedestal with Small Angel,
and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MURIEL JOYCE
THE DEARLY LOVED BABE OF
J. & E. LEWIS
BORN JAN. 6th
DIED FEB. 10th 1909
"Had God asked as well we Know,
We would say, Oh Spare the Blow,
Yes with Longing Hearts would Say,
Lord, we Love her, let her Stay"
101. Pedestals with Large Angel,
Black and White Tiles
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA EMMA LEWIS
(NEE CLARK)
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF J.H. LEWIS
WHO DIED AT BHORE GHAUT REVERSING STATION
G.I.P. RAILWAY BOMBAY PRESIDENCY, INDIA
ON FEBRUARY 2nd 1911*
AGED 36 YEARS & 11 MONTHS
"I Leave the Burdens of my Life and all the Weariness,
And Strife with Him who Orders all my ways and knows
The Limit of my Days; and so I Rest"
*Buried at Shorne in July 1911
129. Detached
Foot Stone on Bank
T.H.L. 1869 THOMAS HAINES LIDWELL,
MARCH 1869 AGED 51, From Epping
E.L. 1877 ELIZA LIDWELL, APRIL 1877, AGED 67,
From Gravesend
114. Headstone
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HENRY THOMAS LOMAS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUG. 16th 1872
AGED 33 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
Henry Lomas, 1871 Census, Fruit Grower at
Chalk.
90. Small Headstone, with
Crossbones
[ ]
SUSAN
MASTERS DYED
[SEPTEMBER] 29th ? 1721
[AGE]D 44
[YEARS]
Thomas Masters, of Shorne, Victualler. First
wife Susan's headstone.
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 14th May 1724
To cousin John French, I guinea; to cousin Robert French,
his first wife's wedding ring; to cousin John Chambers*, 1/-; to wife,
Anne all his goods, money, etc., she is executor and is to pay
expenses and legacies.
Signs with mark
Witnesses: William Warren, James Hone and Elizabeth Hone
Proved 1st June 1724
* Thomas Masters married Anne Chambers at Chalk, April 1722
111. Headstone
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
[HES]TER WIFE OF
MR WILLIAM MUMFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 2nd 1814
AGED 6[3] YEARS
William Mumford, was a Timber Merchant in
partnership with Easdown of Higham. He was declared bankrupt in 1813
("The Times" and "Hants. Chronicle"). He married
Hester Sidwell at Strood in October 1782
97. Small Headstone, with Skull,
Partly Buried
EDWARD OXE, 1699 (1700)
(SHOWING EXTENT OF BURIED INSCRIPTION)
HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
EDWARD O[X]E
WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH YE 6th DAY
AND IN THE YEAR OF
OUR LORD 1699
----------Ground Level--------
AGED 55 YEARS
ERECTED BY THOMAS
FINCH AND FRANCES
HIS WIFE
Edward Oxe, of Shorne, Shopkeeper
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 9th January 1695 (96)
To John Rose of Shorne, 1/-; to cousin Sarah Withers, 1s;
to cousin Jane Withers, 1s; to cousin Elizabeth Withers, 1s. Residue
of real and personal estate to Frances, "the now wife of Thomas
Finch of Shorne"; she is also executor. House and garden with
outhouse, in Shorne Street, also to Frances Finch, for life; after her
death to her husband Thomas, for ever.
Witnesses: William Cottmar, Ellinor Cottmar and Henry
Cottmar
Proved 8th March 1699 (1700)
122. Low Headstone and Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY POPE
WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 1923
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE
ROSE POPE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th MARCH 1951
AGED 89 YEARS
"Forever in our Thoughts"
R.I.P.
117. Headstone
WILLIAM AND ANN RAWLINGS, 1823 AND 1828
AND NIECE, SUSANNA KEMSLEY, 1796
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM RAWLINGS
OF THE PARISH OF HIGHAM
WHO DIED THE 24th? OF FEBRUARY 1823
AGED 78 YEARS
(Four Lines Half Eroded Verses)
ALSO ANN RAWLINGS HIS WIFE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th DECEMBER 18[28]
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNA DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & SUSANNA KEMSLEY
WHO DIED THE 27th OF FEBRUARY 1796
AGED 18 YEARS
"A Gentle Heart and [ ] Mind,
Grateful for Health but yet in Pain Resign'd,
To Form the House to the Faithful Given,
Death was to her Anticipated Heaven"
William Rawlings, of Higham, Grocer
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd June 1820
He desires to be buried in Shorne Churchyard, (the
original line says "Higham", this was crossed out and Shorne
substituted). A tombstone to be erected to his memory.
To wife Ann, all his household furniture, stock in trade
in his house and premises in Higham, and book debts owed, subject to
the following legacies. £5 each to his brothers in law, John Kemp of
Higham, Yeoman and George Kemp of Cobham, Yeoman. All sums owed to him
upon mortgage or bond, to George French of Shorne, Yeoman and James
French of Shorne, Yeoman, upon trust. They to pay interest from these
sums to his wife for life. After her death, they are to pay the
principal sum, equally shared, to Samuel Bassett of Greenwich,
Wheelwright; George and James French, Richard French of Strood,
Fisherman and Dredgerman, John Hollands of Perry Street, near Cobham,
Labourer and Susannah Hollands wife of William Hollands of Shorne,
Labourer.
Wife Ann, George and James French, executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Michael Woollett and John Smith
Proved 24th October. 1823 Value of goods under £800.
George and James French described as Labourers and nephews of
Rawlings.
William Rawlings married Ann Kemp at Cobham in October 1772.
Susanna Kemsley appears to have been William
and Ann Rawlings niece. William Kemsley married Susannah Kemp at
Cobham in 1774. Susannah Kemp was likely Ann Rawlings sister (see
Rawlings)
113. Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AMELIA WIFE OF
WILLIAM RHODES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 7th DAY OF JUNE 1829
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM RHODES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th DAY OF JULY 1847
AGED 59 YEARS
William Rhodes, of Shorne, Blacksmith
P.C.C. Will dated 12th May 1846
Appoints Jarvis Noakes of Shorne, Labourer and Mary
Rhodes of East Peckham, Widow, executors.
To housekeeper, Elizabeth Sharpe, Spinster, an annuity of
£25, for life, This to be paid from profits of his freeholds at
Shorne, occupied by himself, John Parker, William Shaw and George
Webster, and blacksmith's forge, barn, stables, 8 acres of land at
Shorne in his occupation; 2 freehold cottages and gardens in Cooling
occupied by John Cooper and William Edmunds; all his other real
estate. Half share in these properties to such persons as his niece
Fanny Louisa Rhodes, daughter of his late brother, John Rhodes, shall
devise by deed or will. In default, then to Fanny Louisa Rhodes and
her heirs for ever. The other half to such persons as niece Cecelia
Rhodes, another daughter of brother John, shall devise by deed or
will, in default then to Cecelia and her heirs for ever.
If these two nieces are under 21 at testator's death,
then executors to receive rents and profits for not more than 7 years.
This money is to go towards the nieces support and education until
they are 21. Surplus to be invested in Public Funds. Income for
benefit of nieces and their advancement in the world. Principal sums
to nieces at 21.
Residue of estate to the above nieces equally shared,
provided that if one dies before 21 with no lawful heirs, the whole
goes to the survivor.
Witnesses: John Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone and
William Few ?, his Clerk
Codicil dated 8th July 1847
He had appointed Jarvis Noakes and Mary Rhodes executors,
and given certain powers. Mary has since married Joseph Wells of
Penshurst, Gardener. He now revokes appointment of Noakes and appoints
John Brooker of Higham, Farmer in his place as executor with Mary
Wells. Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: Edward Giles, Clerk to Mr Monckton, Solicitor,
Maidstone and William Quaife, Schoolmaster, Shorne.
Proved 29th December 1847
William Rhodes married Amelia Simmons at Christchurch, Southwark in
October 1828
96. Granite Pedestal, Cross and
Curbs
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER
YOUNGEST SON OF
HENRY SOLOMON
OF THONG
WHO FELL ASLEEP
OCTOBER 10th 1911 AGED 67
ALSO OF ELIZABETH HANNAH
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1918 AGED 73
Walter Solomon, Farmer of 300 acres, employing
12 men in 1881 (Census)
123. Fallen Headstone
[IN MEMORY OF]
GEORGE EDWARD
THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF
GEORGE & SUSAN STEVENS
WHO DIED APRIL [ ] 1881
AGED [21] YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO GEORGE STEVENS
WHO DIED [ ]
[ ]
George Stevens, Senior, Farm Bailiff of
Thong Cottage, 1881 Census
143. Headstone and Curbs
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
HENRY TAYLOR
COLONEL LATE ARMY ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
WHO DIED ON JUNE THE 9th 1905
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY TAYLOR
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN OCT. 12th 1830
DIED JAN. 2nd 1913
ALSO SARAH LE BRETON SIMMONS
WIDOW OF LT. GEORGE LE BRETON SIMMONS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 19th 1914
AGED 69 YEARS
"In Sure and Certain Hope"
TUCK see BROWN
106. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs
East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
ALFRED
WALTER TUFF
SPO HMS WHIRLWIND
WHO DIED FROM THE RESULT OF
ACTIVE SERVICE DEC. 26th 1921
AGED 27
"O, Hear us when we Cry to Thee,
For Those in Peril on the Sea"
South Side
ALSO OF
HIS FATHER
HENRY
RICKER TUFF
WHO DIED DEC. 13th 1936 AGED 73
"At Rest"
North Side
ALSO OF
HIS MOTHER
EDITH
KEIR TUFF
WHO DIED AUG. 4th 1925 AGED 50
"Nearer to Thee"
Henry Tuff, Railway Labourer of Garden Row,
1901 Census (First wife in Section D ?)
99. Headstone and Curbs
IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
BEATRICE MAY VITLER
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1914
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO BENJAMIN JAMES VITLER
1st LONDON REGT. KILLED IN ACTION
FRANCE, NEAR MESSINES AUGT. 16th 1917
AGED 21 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO MARIA VITLER
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 17th 1920
AGED 74 ? YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED OCT. 1st ? 1944 AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
George Vitler, Agricultural Labourer, 1881
Census; Sexton, Kelly's Directory 1913
130. Detached
Foot Stone on Bank
W.W. 1865 WILLIAM WALKER,
JUNE 1865, AGED 22
S.W. 1847 SUSANNAH WALKER, MARCH 1847, AGED
11
145. Curbs
North Side
CHARLES THOMAS WATERMAN DIED 11th FEB. 1928 AGED 66 YEARS
South Side
CLARA WATERMAN DIED APRIL 26th 1945 AGED 77 YEARS
Charles Waterman, Bricklayer lodging at 2 Ivy
Cottages in 1901, (Census)
128. Fallen Headstone
ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WHIFFEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1830
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE
OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 22nd 1839
AGED 55 YEARS
Richard Whiffen, Parish Clerk at Vicarage
House, 1861 Census, 1865 Post Office Directory
115. Pedestals and Cross
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD WHIFFEN
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1869
AGED 59 YEARS
131 and 132. Footstones
Eroded
137. Footstone
Eroded
127. Headstone
Fragment Early 19th Century ?
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