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Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014

Section C   CHURCHYARD  All Extant Monuments - (South West Corner Group in Separate Section)


ST. NICHOLAS FROM THE NORTH EAST. A VERY UGLY MODERN EXTENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE 
NORTH WALL AND ORIGINAL? VESTRY.  NORTH OF THE CHURCH, IS A LARGE, BLEAK AREA OF GRASS,
ORIGINALLY CONTAINING MANY MONUMENTS, WHICH WERE ALSO DESTROYED, UNRECORDED

60.   [1]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM ACWORTH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 10th 1865
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
EDWARD JOHN ACWORTH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 4th 1846
AGED 15 MONTHS
ALSO
MARY ACWORTH
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 31st 1885
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. WILLIAM ACWORTH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 19th 1886
AGED 82 YEARS

1855 & 1865 Post Office Directories William Acworth, Tallow Chandler of Strood

Principal Probate Registry Index William Acworth, formerly of Paddock Terrace, Chatham, late 7 Roebuck Road, Rochester, Gentleman. Administration granted to William Acworth of Gravesend and Joseph Acworth of Chatham, both Tallow Chandlers, Value of effects, £793 18s 4d; re-sworn in 1887, £916 18s 4d

61.   [2]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 17[   ]
IN THE [    ] YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ROBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED APRIL[    ] 1781 ]
[Infant]
ALSO MRS. ANN ALEXANDER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [   ]
OF FEBRUARY 178[3] AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO ROBERT ALEXANDER
HUSBAND OF [    ] SARAH ALEXANDER
WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1798 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH TELFER ALEXANDER
WIFE OF THOMAS ALEXANDER
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF OCTOBER 181[3]
AGED [30] YEARS
ALSO HESTER SISTER OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED [    ] OF DECEMBER 1818
AGED [85] YEARS
ALSO SARAH ALEXANDER BENTHAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED THE [    ] OF AUGUST 1858
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM WALKER BENTHAM
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SARAH ALEXANDER BENTHAM
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MAY [1862] AGED [8]0 YEARS

1855 Post Office Directory  William Walker Bentham, Agent for Lloyds
1861 Census William Walker Bentham a Notary Public
Principal Probate Registry Index  
William Walker Bentham, late of Rochester, administration to Charles Alexander Bentham, Edgware Road and Bryan Bentham of Rochester, sons, value under, £4,000

AMOS see BOWMER

62.   [3]   Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. ISAAC GEORGE ANDERSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY [    ] [1862]
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANDERSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER [    ] 1868
AGED 7[2] YEARS

Wright's Directory, 1838, and1851 Census  
Trunk Maker/Hardware Man

63.   [4]   Headstone

IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
HENRY BULL ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1885
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM ATTERSOLL
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 30th 1895
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
H. B. ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED JULY 6th 1902
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO SARAH LYDIA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1917 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL KATE
TWIN SISTER OF
ALICE MAUD
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1892
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO ALICE MAUD
TWIN DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND SARAH ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1875
AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS

Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Attersoll was Landlord of the "Victory" public house for several decades. Son William took the pub over for a brief period.
   Henry Attersoll effects amounted to £1,768 18s. Administration was granted to widow, Sarah and son William, Licensed Victualler.
   William Attersoll was of Fairlawne, Maidstone Road, Rochester, former licensed victualler. Effects were valued at £2, 345 12s 10d.Administration to widow Sarah and William Henry Dakers, Rent Collector and George Walker, Ironmonger.

BENNETT see STEVENS

BENTHAM see ALEXANDER

64.   [5]   Incomplete Ledger

ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT BLADEN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1861
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO CORNELIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 27th 1862 AGED 54 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS AND 2 DAUGHTERS
ROBERT BLADEN
WHO DIED [    ] 18[37]
AGED [ 3 ] YEARS
THOMAS BLADEN
[ WHO DIED ]
[ AGED [      ] YEARS]

1861 Census Robert Bladen,Sail Maker of Rochester
Principal Probate Registry Index  
Robert Bladen, effects under £450, administration to widow Cornelia

65.   [5b]   Part of Ledger (Missing parts never cut)

GEORGE BLADEN
WHO DIED [OCTOBER [ ]18[37]
AGED [ 3 ] YEARS
CORNELIA NEWNHAM
WHO DIED [    ] 18[    ]
AGED [    ] YEARS
ANN SARAH GOODCHILD
WHO DIED [    ] 18[    ]
AGED [    ] YEARS

66.   [6]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOUCHER
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF DECEMBER 1841
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN ELIZA BOUCHER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th OF JUNE 1863
AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th August 1841
William Boucher, Saddle Maker of Rochester
   To daughter Ann Boucher one third of his linen, china, glass, wines, fuel and household goods; to wife Ann Eliza, the rest of his household goods, any dispute to be settled by his executor.
   To Edward Ross of St. Margaret's Bank, Rochester and John Foord of Rochester, Plumber, Painter and Glazier, all of his premisses in Rochester High Street, in his own occupation, and Insurance Policy in Equitable Assurance, London, for £500, also mortgage debt of £2,012 2s 5d, with interest, by indenture dated, 12th October 1838 between Mary Grace Tadman the1st part, himself the 2nd part and Robert Matson , Henry Crawter and William Stunt the 3rd part and by several warrants of attorney, upon trust. Trustees to sell his house and with policy money etc., to invest in Public Funds and pay his wife annuity of £20 for life. He leaves his wife a sum sufficient to produce annuity of £50 for his mother in law, Sarah Boucher, "now living with Mr Gideon Davis of Chatham, for her life.
   Rest and residue of effects and personal estate to son Thomas, who will pay funeral costs, etc.
   Edward Ross and John Foord are executors.
   Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester and Mary Blake, 67 Albany Street.
   Proved 17th December 1841

BOWES see Appendix

67.   [7]   Ledger


VARIOUS LEDGERS FORMED INTO A PATH (TO ENCOURAGE MORE WEAR ? !)
SOUTH EAST OF CHURCH, PROBABLY CLOSE TO ORIGINAL SITES

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ISAAC BOWMER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th DAY OF JANUARY
1840 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 26th DAY OF FEBRUARY
1849 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES BOWMER
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER
1840 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. ELLEN AMOS
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE BOWMER
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
ISAAC AND ELIZABETH
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1870
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE BOWMER
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1889
AGED 80 YEARS
BURIED IN HORNE CHURCHYARD, SURREY

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 23rd November 1832 and 4th September 1830
Isaac Bowmer, "Gentleman" of Rochester
   To wife Elizabeth, £100 and free use of his household goods and furniture, for life. After her death, to daughter, Esther, wife of James Hall, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane Bowmer, equally shared.
   Also to wife, all clothes and household provisions, also dividends from investments, for life. After her death, then to son James £50 and residue of money to his children, Esther, George, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane, equally shared at 21 years. Sons James and George are executors
   Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester and James Lewis, Rochester.
   Proved 20th January 1840
   James Bowmer, Grocer of Rochester
   His house in Cazeneuve Street, Rochester, lately occupied by [    ] Ellis, to brother in law, James Hall of Rochester, Stationer, for the benefit of his mother, Elizabeth Bowmer, for her life. After her death to James Hall and Samuel Caddel, to be sold; interest on sum raised to be paid to his children of his sister, Esther Hall, as are living at time of his mother's death, shared equally at 21 years. Personal estate and effects, after usual expenses, to his mother for life; after her death to the children of sister Esther, equally shared at 21 years, in meantime money to be invested in Public Funds.
   Witnesses: D. B. Lewis and William Jarrett ?, his clerk.

68.   [8]   Ledger

[IN MEMORY OF]
JAMES BOWMER
DIED THE [ ]5th OF MARCH 18[ ]
AGED 52 YEARS
JAMES THOMAS BOWMER
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO [WAS]
UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED OFF [        ]
THE THIRD OF JANUARY 18[51]
AGED 28 YEARS
ELIZABETH BOWMER
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 185[9]
AGED 69 YEARS

Rochester Gazette, 5th January 1841
"On Sunday morning John (sic) Bowmer master and owner of a barge lying at Sheerness, during the gale, was in the act of laying out a kedge, in order to prevent his vessel striking against the wharf or pier, when the skiff, in which he was occupied, was upset, and he was unfortunately drowned."

BROMLEY see WICKHAM

69.   [9]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE BROWN
WIFE OF
ROBERT BROWN M.D.
BORN AT FAVERSHAM
19th DECEMBER 1789
DIED 22nd FEBRUARY 1862
AGED 72 YEARS
"My flesh also shall rest in Hope"
"Lord Jesus receive my Spirit"
ROBERT BROWN M.D.
STAFF SURGEON IN THE ARMY
AND MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF
QUARANTINE AT STANGATE CREEK
DIED 25th MARCH 1865
AGED 84 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
BORN AT TALLANCREE AND KILMORE
CO. DOWN, IRELAND 2nd JULY 1780 OF AN
IRISH-SCOTS FAMILY OF FARMERS THAT
TILLED THEIR OWN LAND FROM THE TOME
OF CHARLES 1
SURVIVED BY 1 DAUGHTER AND
4 SONS AND BY 25 GRANDCHILDREN
"Forsake me not O God in mine old age when
I am gray-headed"
HIS FAMILY BEAR RECORD
OUR FATHER AND MOTHER LIVED
HAPPILY TOGETHER IN THE FEAR OF GOD
IT MAY BE TRULY SAID OF THE ONE
"A good man leaveth an inheritance to his
children's children"
AND OF THE OTHER
"Her children arise up and call her blessed, her
husband also and he praiseth her"

70.   [10]   Ledger, Very Worn Top Half

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ANN BRYANT DIED [      ] OCTOBER 181[7]
AGED 3 WEEKS
ALSO FRANCIS BRYANT SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 21st OF MARCH 1821 AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO EDWARD HOOPER BRYANT
WHO DIED 1st ? OF OCTOBER 18[   ] AGED [   ] YEARS

71.   [11]   Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS BRYANT
SON OF
HENRY SINCLAIR AND ANN BRYANT
OF THIS PARISH
BORN JULY 25th [1843]
DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1848
ALSO ANNE BRYANT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN DECEMBER 14th 1835
DIED AUGUST 30th 1855
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY BRYANT
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 10th 1834
DIED AUGUST 15th 1857
ALSO HENRY BRYANT
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 22nd 1841
DIED JANUARY 17th 1868
ALSO
HERBERT PENNY BRYANT
JAMES BRYANT AND
GEORGE SINCLAIR BRYANT
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO ANN BRYANT
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1875
[AGED 66 YEARS]
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SINCLAIR BRYANT
WHO DIED [NOVEMBER [ ] ] 18[82]
AGED [72] YEARS

1838 Wright's Directory, 1855 Post Office Directory and 1865 Post Office Directory  Henry Sinclair Bryant, Staffordshire Warehouse, Glass and Chinaman and Agent of Western Life and Fire Insurance Co.

72.   [12]   Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY BUCK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 21st OF AUGUST 1821
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND MARY BUCK
WHO DIED THE 8th? OF DECEMBER
1821 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BUCK AND JANE
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF JULY 1827
AGED SIXTEEN YEARS
LIKEWISE
THOMAS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND JANE BUCK
WHO DIED THE 11th ? OF AUGUST 1834
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JANE BUCK
WHO DIED ON THE 21st ? OF NOVEMBER
1841 AGED 5[8 ] YEARS
CHARLES YOUNGEST SON OF
THOMAS AND SARAH BUCK
WHO DIED THE 9th OF FEBRUARY
1894 AGED 62 YEARS

Father, William Buck, is probably the son of Edmund Buck, Yeoman of Temple Manor.
Principal Probate Registry  Charles Buck, Esquire of 9 Boley Hill, Rochester, administration to Albert Buck, Land Agent, value £337 15s 2d

73.   [13]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SIMSON BULLARD
BORN 3rd NOVEMBER 1800
DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1871
MARY BULLARD
BORN 11th APRIL 1803
DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1882
ANN BULLARD
BORN 24th NOVEMBER 1809
DIED 31st MARCH 1883

1855 Post Office Directory John Simson Bullard, Registrar and Clerk to Board of Guardians, North Aylesford Union
Principal Probate Registry Index Effects under £5,000. Administration to sister, Ann Bullard and Frederick Compton of Walworth, Collector of Rates

74.   [14]   Large Granite Pedestal


BULMER FAMILY TOMB
IMMEDIATELY TO THE RIGHT, UNDER THE IVY, IS THE FRY TOMB

East Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF
MARTIN BULMER
BORN AUG. 30th 1808
DIED APRIL 5th 1838
AND
MARTIN
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN APRIL 5th 1838
DIED JULY 13th 1839

South Side
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN MARTIN BULMER
BORN JUNE 18th 1780
DIED NOV. 10th 1863
AND
ELEANOR HIS WIFE
BORN MARCH 22nd 1776
DIED JAN. 20th 1864

North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARTIN BULMER
BORN AUG. 2nd 1809
DIED OCT. 30th 1879
AND
EMILY HIS SECOND WIFE
BORN JULY 19th 1813
DIED MARCH 5th 1889

1865 Post Office Directory Martin Bulmer (Junior), Architect and Surveyor, and County Surveyor
Principal Probate Registry Index Martin Bulmer (Junior), Formerly of Maidstone, late of Church Street, Strood. Effects under £30,000. Administration granted to Emily Bulmer, Spinster.
Emily Bulmer's Charity By her will dated 17th July 1888, Mrs Emily Bulmer of Peters Place, Strood, left £2,000 to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Strood. The interest was to be annually distributed at Christmastide, to such poor inhabitants of the parish, as they shall select.

75.   [15]   Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ANN ELIZABETH WIFE OF
SAMUEL WILLIAM BUTTLER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1877
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
NELCIE DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1873
AGED 4 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
LOTTIE DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1875
AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS
FANNY DIED OCTOBER 8th 1875
AGED 5 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
"Whom the Lord Loveth he Chasteneath"

1875 Post Office Directory  Fitter

76.   [16]   Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ALICE CASTLE
SEVENTH DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY CASTLE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1870
AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
ALSO OF
MARY REBECCA CASTLE
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1875
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
MARY
WIFE OF WILLIAM CASTLE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 187[5 ]
AGED 43 YEARS

1871 Census William Castle, Farmer of Yoke Farm,400 acres, employing 16 men and 10 boys.

77.   [17]   Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
STEPHEN CHARLTON
LATE OF EAST FARLEIGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF [MAY] 1829
AGED [3]7 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 5th OF SEPTEMBER 18[52]
AGED 62 YEARS

78.   [18]   Ledger


WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN, LEFT, DR. BROWN, RIGHT, ABOVE CHAPLIN, JOHN GURR CHAPLIN AND TO LEFT OF LATTER, BRYANT CHILDREN, (NORTH OF CHURCH).
ORIGINALLY, THESE LEDGERS CAPPED BRICK VAULTS, AND WERE ONCE ABOUT 
18 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND RAILED. IT IS DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND
 THE LOGIC OF DESTROYING THESE VAULTS, A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT MUST
 HAVE BEEN INVOLVED, INCLUDING HEAVY LIFTING GEAR TO SUPPORT THE
 HEAVY LEDGERS. TO WHAT END?

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN GURR CHAPLIN
OF LONDON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th DAY OF JULY 1837
AGED 44 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND 3 CHILDREN
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE CHAPLINN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GURR CHAPLIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1874
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE THEIR DAUGHTER
WIFE OF
REV. JOHN MACNAUGHT
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1876
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO OF
ROSA CHAPLIN WIFE OF
CLIFFORD WATERMAN CHAPLIN
OF BORROUGH HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1905
AGED 71 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd May 1830
John Gurr Chaplin, Inn Keeper of Gracechurch Street, City of London
   To wife Charlotte, an Assurance Policy in the Economic Life Assurance Co., in sum of £1,000. To each of his children, £500 at 21 years, until then, interest on these sums to his wife, towards their maintenance and education. To brother William James and brother in law, Henry Wright, his ½ share in a house on the north side of Rochester High Street, occupied by H.M. Excise and his ½ share in a house on the south side of the High Street, occupied by Mr Battyl, Linen Draper, in trust.
   Rents are to be paid to his wife for her lifetime; this is in lieu of Dower Rights. After her death, to his children, equally divided. If his mother, Elizabeth Chaplin, survives him, she is to receive, for life the rent from Mr Battyl, as she does now. If his wife survives his children, she will receive the income from the properties for life. To his brother and brother in law (above), his leasehold property, money and securities and personal estate, upon trust, to sell and invest in their names in the Public Funds, for benefit of his wife for life, for her and their children's maintenance and education. After her death, then shared equally amongst his children at 21 years.
   Brother William and Wright are executors.
   Witnesses: John Eddison, H. Eddison and Henry Wright
Codicil dated 9th September 1834
   Address now, Clarendon Hotel, New Bond Street. He leaves to his executors , in trust, his freehold, 20 Albermarle Street, lately purchased by him from the executors of Sir John Robinson, Bart., for the same trusts as his other real estate.
   Witnesses: Ann Mason, Housekeeper, Henry Wright and Richard Taylor, Waiter at the Clarendon
   Proved 8th November 1837
Principal Probate Registry Index
Charlotte Chaplin of 35 Victoria Street, Westminster, widow. Effects under £12,000.
   Administration granted to Frank Chaplin, Lt. Colonel 4th Dragoon Guards and Clifford Waterman Chaplin of Market Harborough, Gentleman, sons.
Chatham News, 22nd October 1910
Although there is no room for further inscriptions on the ledger, Clifford Chaplin was buried here in 1910. The local papers carried his obituary.
"MR CLIFFORD WATERMAN CHAPLIN J.P.
There were interred in the family vault at Strood Parish Churchyard on Tuesday, the remains of Mr Clifford Waterman Chaplin, J.P., M. A., of Burrough Astley Hall, Leicestershire, and late of Burrough Hill, Melton Mowbray, whose family resided in this neighbourhood generations back. The deceased gentleman who died on the previous Wednesday, at the advanced age of 80, was a veteran of the Crimean War. He took his degree at Hertford College, Oxford, and afterwards entered the Army, joining the 56th Regiment (the "Pompadours"). He was afterwards promoted to the 49th Foot, the Royal Berkshire Regt., with which he went to the Crimea in the early fifties, and was present both at the assault on the Redan and the Siege of Sebastopol, under Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief. He received both the Crimean and Turkish Medals.
   Mr Chaplin was a well known sportsman in the county of Leicester. He was a splendid rider and for many years hunted with the leading packs of Leicestershire. He was a Magistrate of the County of Leicester, and was for five years a member of the Leicester County Council.
   The body was brought by rail from Leicester, and was accompanied by members of the bereaved family, as follows:- Mrs Isaac Bell, Miss Rosamond, Miss Eleanor Chaplin and Mrs Somers- Lewis, daughters; Mr Frank Chaplin and the Rev. Alan Chaplin, sons; Mr R. Somers- Lewis, son in law, Mrs Alan Chaplin, daughter in law, and Mr Herbert Chaplin. The service was read by the Rev. Waterman Gardner Waterman, Vicar of Loose, Maidstone, a second cousin of the deceased, and the Rev. W.R. Jones, curate of the parish. Four coffins were already in the tomb, the body of the deceased gentleman's wife having been placed there five years ago............."
Principal Probate Registry Index  Clifford Waterman Chaplin, died 12th October 1910. Effects £42,173 8s 6d. Administration granted to Frank Chaplin, Land Agent and Rev. Alan Chaplin, sons.

79.   [19]   Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN
OF NO. 2 HYDE PARK GARDENS, LONDON
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1859
AGED 71 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND 14 CHILDREN
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWIN CHARLES CHAPLIN
LT. R.N.
5th S0N OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1860
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CHAPLIN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN
WHO DIED NOV. 7th 1866
AGED 72 YEARS

William James Chaplin was from a family of Coach Masters based in Rochester. During the Regency he was the largest coach operator in the country, running 68 lines with 1,800 horses and 2,000 employees, annual turnover was £500,000. Among his properties were the London coaching inns, "The Swan with Two Necks", "The Cross Keys" and "The White Horse". Seeing the way the wind was blowing, Chaplin sold his coaching business and invested into the new railways, becoming a Director of a Railway Company.
Principal Probate Registry Index William James Chaplin, value of estate, (re- sworn July 1861), under £300,000. Administration to widow Elizabeth, William Augustus Chaplin of Portland Place, Ernest Chaplin of Victoria Street, Westminster, sons and Charles Pressley of Surbiton Hill, Kingston.
   Edwin Chaplin, Value under £16,000. Administration to his mother, William Augustus Chaplin of Portland Place, Ernest Chaplin of Victoria Street, Westminster, Barrister, brothers and Charles Pressley.

80.   [20]   Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF ROBERT CLARK
WHO DIED MAY 6th 185[52] AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT JAMES CLARK
WHO DIED AUGUST [    ] 1892
AGED 81 YEARS
CLERK OF THIS PARISH 57 YEARS
JAMES TOMLIN SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCTOBER 8th 1841 AGED 1 YEAR
EMILY SOPHIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 23rd 1852 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN
WILLIAM JOHN DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1855
AGED 9 MONTHS
ELIZA CATHERINE DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 1858
AGED 16 MONTHS
HENRY THOMAS DIED MAY 22nd 1875
AGED 24 YEARS
CATHERINE DIED OCTOBER 19th 1875
AGED 4 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
THOMAS POWELL CLARK
DIED JUNE 5th 1905 AGED 51 YEARS
INTERRED AT LEYSDORP, SOUTH AFRICA
ALSO
MARY ANN CLARK
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 31st 1918
IN HER 92nd YEAR

Principal Probate Registry Index Robert James Clark, administration to widow, Mary Ann, Charles Cork, Junior, Butcher and William Henry Dakers, Rate Collector, effects £987 0s 2d

CHATHAM OBSERVER AUGUST 6th 1892
"An old and respected inhabitant of Strood passed away on Thursday morning at his residence, Cuxton road.
For over 50 years Mr R. J. Clarke held the office of parish clerk and sexton and formerly was assistant overseer and collector of poor rates. In addition the deceased gentleman was a Strood Trustee and was present at the last meeting, on Thursday week, apparently in his usual state of health. Mr Clarke was 80 years of age and died from decay of nature; he only took to his bed on Saturday. He was widely known throughout the district and was held in high esteem. In politics he was a staunch Liberal."

CHATHAM OBSERVER AUGUST 13th 1892
"On Monday the mortal remains of Mr Robert James Clarke, whose death we announced in our last issue, were interred in Strood churchyard. The funeral was of a very quiet nature and no flowers, by request of the deceased, were sent. The coffin was of polished oak with brass furniture.
   The chief mourners were, Mr R. J. Clarke, (son), Mr J. W. Earle, Mr C. J. Cork, (son in law), Messrs S. and E.W., (brothers in law), Mr W. Ballard, (nephew), Mr S. Clarke and Mr E. W. Clarke (grandsons). A number of the Strood Parish Trustees were in the churchyard, to which body the deceased belonged for many years, Messrs C. D. Levy, G. Robinson, C. Young, J. R. Bell, J. Stevens, A.B. Acworth, etc. The Rev. S. St. B. Sladen officiated and Mr Gates of Frindsbury carried out the funeral arrangements."

81.   [21]   Headstone



COBB HEADSTONE, MOVED TO EAST CHANCEL WALL,
VARIOUS LEDGERS IN ORIGINAL POSITIONS

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIANNE FARLEY
WIFE OF
MR. CHARLES COBB
WHO DIED THE 26th OF APRIL 1844
AGED [8]1 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY THEODORE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 27th OF SEPTEMBER 1843
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO
MADELAINE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 5th OF NOVEMBER 1849
AGED 11 YEARS
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace,
Gentleness, Goodness, Meekness"
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES COBB
WHO DIED THE 13th AUGUST 1889
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ALSO
ELIZABETH MUNRO COBB
HIS SECOND WIFE
WHO DIED 10th MAY 1892
INTERRED WITH HIM IN THE NEW CEMETERY

1838 Wright's Directory/1865 Post Office Directory Draper and Hatter / Clothier and Linen Draper
Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Cobb, Value of Effects, under £201

CHATHAM OBSERVER
"Death of Mr Cobb – Mr Charles Cobb died at his residence, Vicarage road, Strood, on Tuesday, at the ripe old age of 81 years. For many years Mr Cobb was the head of the firm of Cobb and Son, tailors and drapers, and until a few years back took a prominent part in public affairs, more especially as a town councillor of Rochester, and a trustee of the parish of Strood Advancing age compelled him to retire from these appointments, and for some time past he had enjoyed the well earned repose, which is the reward of all long and useful lives. He was one one of the most highly esteemed citizens, and his death is much regretted"

82.   [22]   Ledger

[ IN MEMORY OF ]
EDWARD COLES DIED THE 28th OF
MARCH 1817 AGED 45 YEARS
JOHN WEST DIED THE 2nd OF
FEBRUARY 1848 AGED 64 YEARS
THOMAS COLES DIED THE 28th OF
APRIL 1809 AGED 8 MONTHS
FRANCES MARY COLES DIED
THE 11th AUGUST 1817 AGED 3 WEEKS
ELIZA COLES DIED THE 2nd OF
OCTOBER 1844 AGED 29 YEARS
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD COLES AND JOHN WEST
DIED THE 25th OF SEPTEMBER 1854
AGED 72 YEARS
EDWARD ROBERT COLES
SON OF THE ABOVE EDWARD COLES
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER
30th NOVEMBER 1878 AGED 75 YEARS
CHARLES HERBERT COLES
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD ROBERT COLES
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
3rd SEPTEMBER 1926
AGED 65 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry Index
Edward Robert Coles. Administration granted to Edward Coles of Shanklin, Gentleman, son, Franklin T. Boucher of Stornaway, Customs Officer and Robert Clement Pope of Rochester,
Gentleman, value of estate (re-sworn 1879),under £45,000.
Charles Coles, of Worthing, Administration to widow, Sophia and Sophia, spinster. Value £7,336 0s 2d.

COUCHMAN see Appendix

83.   [23]   Ledger Fragment

{IN MEMORY OF]
[WILLIAM ROBERT COWELL]
[WHO DIED APRIL? [    ] 1851]
[AGED 64 YEARS]
..................................Break....................................
ALSO MARY COWELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ROBERT [COWELL]
WHO DIED [  ] FEB[RUARY] [1866]
AGED 74 YEARS

1855 Post Office Directory William Cowell, Tailor

84.   [24]   Ledger Fragment

[IN MEMORY OF]
[ SARAH HARRIETT CRESSWELL]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 12th MARCH
1845
(AGED ABOUT 75)
ALSO OF
WILLIAM CRESSWELL
LATE OF THE NAVY PAY OFFICE
SOMERSET HOUSE
BROTHER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1849
AGED 82 [YEARS]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd May 1844
Sarah Harriet Cresswell, widow, of Strood, formerly of Lympstone.
   All of her estate to Harriett Woollett of Strood, widow niece of late husband, she is also executor.
   Witnesses: Elizabeth Cresswell of Strood and William Croft of Grafton Street, Fitzroy Square, London.
   Proved 30th April 1845

85.   [25]   Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
CHARLES DOMINIC DAWES
WHO MET WITH HIS DEATH AT THE
GREAT HERMITAGE MAY 11th 1881
AGED 54 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
CHARLOTTE SUSANNAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN 18th JANUARY 1827
DIED 15th JANUARY 1906
"Thy Will be Done"

CHATHAM OBSERVER
"FATAL SCAFFOLD ACCIDENT AT HIGHAM
MR DAWES KILLED AND SEVERAL WORKMEN INJURED
INQUEST AND VERDICT
On Wednesday afternoon, whilst a party of workmen, engaged in carrying out extensive alterations and improvements to the mansion known as "The Great Hermitage", Higham, next Rochester, were in the act of fixing some massive stone work upon the upper portion of the building, which is being considerably enlarged, the scaffold suddenly gave way precipitating the men to the ground, and dragging with it a portion of the stone work. Mr Charles Domineck (sic) Dawes, master mason, in business in Cuxton road, Strood, who had been superintending the placing of the stone and was on the scaffolding at the time, was killed instantly, some of the heavy material having fallen upon him, completely crushing him.
   Another man named William Humphries was very seriously injured internally, and his head was much bruised. He was at once conveyed to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester, where he now lies in a precarious condition. Two others named John Lines, bricklayer of New Brompton, and Alfred Toser, of Strood, sustained severe injuries. They were also removed to the hospital.
   Upon the news of the accident reaching Strood, much excitement was occasioned, as Mr West, builder, and contractor of Strood, had a large party of workmen, employed in hastening the completion of the work, in order that the owner, Mrs Cunliffe might take up her residence there, and it was not known who or many were injured.
   On Thursday afternoon, at 4.30 o'clock; W.J. Harris, Esq., Coroner for this district of the county, held an inquest on the body of the deceased, at the Sir John Falstaff and heard the following evidence.
   Mr McLellan, solicitor of Chatham and Rochester, represented Mr West and the deceased's son watched the family interests.
   Samuel William Butler, engine fitter, residing at Glanville road, Strood, said that the deceased was a stone mason and resided at Cuxton road, Strood, He was aged 54 years and was employed at the "Great Hermitage" in this parish.
   Thomas Patience, bricklayer's labourer, residing at Strood, said I was employed at the alterations of the "Great Hermitage", and the deceased was also employed there. Yesterday about five o'clock, I was waiting on the bricklayers about twenty yards from the scaffold upon which the deceased and two others were working. I saw the scaffold in the act of falling out. It appeared to come down, "end ways". I ran and caught one of the men named John Lines and called out for help. The deceased and the other man Humphries fell amongst the brick rubbish below. Two wooden corbels fell upon them but I could not say whether one of the corbels struck the deceased. One of the corbels had marks upon it and appeared to have struck deceased. The scaffolding appeared to me quite safe and was put up in the usual way. My opinion is that as the men were lifting, the strain cause upon the pudlock forced it out of the brick work and so the scaffold gave way.
   By a juryman: As the scaffold fell the pudlock fell.
   Mr John West said, I am a builder, residing at Strood, and I am engaged repairing the Great Hermitage, and the deceased was employed by me as a master mason. I was on the scaffold about half an hour before the casualty occurred and at other times during the day. It was put up in the usual way and, in my opinion, safe. I was called directly the accident occurred and went to the spot. I found the deceased and William Humphrey lying upon one another, the latter lying upon the deceased. I assisted to get Humphrey out and then found the deceased lying dead under him. The deceased was very much cut. Deceased's head had come into contact with something and it had cut him. I had seen the wooden corbel with blood on it and deceased may have struck his head on that. The men fell about ten feet. My theory as to the cause of the fall was that there was not sufficient care used in attempting to lift the corbels without tackle into it's place. If I had been present I should probably have directed them to use tackle. Deceased was responsible for this as master mason. The other two men were acting under his direction. The deceased was a man of great experience. The effect in not using the tackle was that more weight was brought to bear upon the scaffold.
   George Matthews, in the employ of Mr West, said I erected all the scaffolding around the building and lift all heavy weights. I considered the scaffold was safe. The men in lifting the corbel would naturally lean to the wall and by son doing they forced the pudlock out of it's place and so the scaffold fell. Nothing of the scaffold was broken.
   Joseph Longhurst Johnson gave similar evidence, The Coroner having summed up, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death"."
   (Many monuments made by Dawe can be seen in local cemeteries and churchyards)

86.   [26]   Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF THE
REVD. THOMAS DEACON
14 YEARS INCUMBENT OF THIS PARISH
BORN JUNE 21st 1786
DIED DECEMBER 4th 1846
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [    ] [1854]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 29th June 1844
Rev. Thomas Deacon
   Household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., money and all other estate, to wife Mary Ann, who is his executor.
   Witnesses: H. Wickham, Solicitor, Strood and R. Wickham
   Proved 26th December 1846

87.   [27]   Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
AGNES LOTTIE DIBLEY
WHO DIED 7th JULY 1879
AGED 10 YEARS
MARIA SMITH
WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1893
AGED 85 YEARS
HENRY DIBLEY
WHO DIED 19th JULY 1908
AGED 69 YEARS
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"
MARY DIBLEY
WHO DIED 7th MARCH 1918
AGED 81 YEARS

1874 Post Office Directory/1895 Kelly's Directory Henry Dibley, Boot Maker/ Henry Dibley and Son, Boot Makers and Leather Sellers Circa 1899, one of the Strood Trustees, Parochial Government (see photograph in "History of Strood" , by Henry Smetham
Principal Probate Registry Index   Henry Dibley, administration to widow Mary, value £156 19s 7d

CHATHAM OBSERVER
MR. HENRY DIBLEY
Much regret has been caused in Strood by the death of Mr Henry Dibley, an old and highly respected tradesman. The circumstances are the more sad by reason of the suddenness of the event.
   The deceased, who carried on the business of a boot maker in North Street, was in the shop on Saturday and appeared in his usual health. Shortly before midnight he had a stroke and died at five o'clock next morning. The late Mr Dibley was 69 years of age.
   A native of Berkshire, he came to Strood thirty nine years ago and continued in business up to the tome of his death, residing in North Street, for upwards of twenty years. Although of a retiring disposition, he took an interest in matters affecting the welfare of the place. For many years he was a member of the Strood Trustees and was one of the founders of the Strood Workmens Institute. For twenty years he was chairman of the committee, and also Hon. Secretary for several years. When he retired from the committee in 1903 he was presented with an illuminated address, in which was inscribed the following resolution, "Resolved that the resignation of Mr Henry Dibley as a member of the committee be accepted with regret and that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to him for the very valuable and highly esteemed service rendered by him to this club since it's institution".
   The deceased was a member of the Strood Parish Church, he was also a regular attendant at the Sunday morning service in the Cathedral.
   The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, when the body was interred in Strood Churchyard amid many manifestations of regret. The coffin was first taken into Strood Parish Church, where the service was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. A. T. Wallis) and the Vicar of Frindsbury (Rev. F. S. Forster), who also officiated at the grave.
   The mourners were the five sons, George, Frank, Ernest, Charles and Harry - ,and Mr J. H. Jennings, The Strood Trustees were represented by Messrs W. Edmonds, C. G. Link, W. J. Wenborn, W.H. Dakers, W. J. Dakers, T. Skinner, H. Palmer, J. S. Hitch, G. Dow, H. Smetham, T. C. Holliday, F. W. Clarke, A. Charrison, (assistant overseer), Messrs S. Manly, (secretary), Mr E. Couchman, (one of the oldest members), and Mr G. Patterson, (steward), represented the Strood Institute............"

FRENCH see STACE

88.   [28]   Headstone with Blank Ledger covering Vault  (See Interior Monuments)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS FRY
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT RAINHAM
THE 25th OF AUGUST 1832
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 10th OF APRIL 1842
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCES FRY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1856
AGED [5]3 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE STROUGHILL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
MR. THOMAS FRY
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1861
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES FRY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1862
AGED 47 YEARS
(This vault adjoins the Bulmer monument)

1861 Census Charles Fry, Fund Holder, brother in law to Martin Bulmer.
Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Fry, administration to Ann Wynn of Strood, sister, widow. Value under £2,000

89.   [29]   Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
JAMES GANDEE
HAT MAKER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 1821
AGED 36 YEARS

90.   [30]   Ledger (See Interior)

[IN MEMORY OF]
[MIL]LISCENT
WIFE OF J. GIBBS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
DIED 15th JANUARY 1818
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF JOHN GOWER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF MARCH 1848
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO THE
ABOVE NAMED JOHN GOWE[R]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF APRIL 1867
AGED 82 YEARS

GOLDSTON see STEVENS

91.   [31]   Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN GOUGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1849
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCIS KING
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1849
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES GOUGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1966
AGED 59 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th October 1848
John Gouge, Saddle and Collar Maker.
   Family Bible with Life of our Saviour, to son John Hazel Gouge. His watch and seal, to son James.
   Two Bonds from the Trustees of Strood Parish, for £200 at interest if 4 ½ per cent, the other for £116 at 5%, to his sons, (above), equally shared.
   All furniture and household goods, ready money and money in Benefit Club held at Canal Tavern in Frindsbury, and residue of personal estate to Samuel Tu[rner] of Strood, Gentleman, upon trust, for benefit of wife, Annie Gouge, as long as she remains his widow, and for the maintenance and education of his daughters and son, Elizabeth, Emily and William.
   His freehold house and 6 acres, in Frindsbury occupied by William Ballard, to be shared equally by his sons, John and James.
   Two freehold houses and ¾ acres of land near the Stone Horse, in Frindsbury, occupied by William Ballard and freehold cottage and ½ acre in Cliffe occupied by William Ballard, to son Charles. His freehold dwelling house in Strood to his wife.
   Executor Samuel Turner is only executor of the part of the will relating to his widow and children, Charles, William, Elizabeth and Emily. Sons John and James are executors of all other parts.
   Witnesses: Henry Watson Whaley, Samuel Clark and Robert James Clark.
   Proved 17th October 1849
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th July 1849
Frances King
   £52 10s of Bank Stock and residue after usual expenses, to Elizabeth Gouge, wife of John Hazel Gouge, Carpenter; he is sole executor.
   Signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: Robert James Clark, Parish Clerk, William Tomlin, Gentleman and James Wells Waters ?, Tailor
   Proved 18th December 1848

GOWER see GIBBS

92.   [32]   Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA COLE
WIFE OF
THOMAS HARCOURT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th DAY OF JANUARY 1853
IN THE 30th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS HARCOURT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF APRIL 1891
FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS LAY CLERK
OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL
ALSO
GEORGE HARCOURT
[      ] SON WHO DIED ON
THE [    ] OF JULY 18[56]
[ AGED 3 ½ YEARS]

1855 Post Office Directory Thomas Harcourt, Piano Tuner,
Principal Probate Registry Index Thomas Harcourt, formerly of 57 High Street, Rochester, late of 1 Boley Hill. Music Seller, Piano and Harmonium dealer. Administration to widow, Elizabeth and son Thomas, an Organist of Gorden Terrace, Rochester. Value £1,433 5s 7d

CHATHAM OBSERVER
"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. THOMAS HARCOURT
The remains of the late Mr Thomas Harcourt, whose death at the age of 68, we recorded in our last issue, were interred with every token of respect in the family grave in the old parish churchyard at Strood, on Saturday afternoon, the funeral being witnessed by a large number of friends, who had long been intimately acquainted with the deceased.
    The late Mr Harcourt was in business in the city for 30 years as a music publisher, etc., and for 30 years held the position of Lay Clerk at the Cathedral Church, and also taught the choristers for many years under the organist, Mr Hopkins. This being so, it was only natural that the Cathedral choir should attend the funeral, and pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased's memory. The funeral cortège, consisting of a car and three carriages, left deceased's late residence in Boley Hill, shortly before two o'clock.
   The mourners were – Mrs Harcourt, (widow), Mr Thomas Harcourt, (son), Mr Harcourt Armes, and Mrs Thomas Harcourt, Jun., (daughter in law), Mr John Harcourt and Mrs Folkes, (cousins), Mr Nokes, Mr John West, Mr W. F. McLellan. The coffin was of massive plain oak, with black furniture, and was thickly surmounted with beautiful wreaths and crosses, sent by members of the family and friends. The plate bore the following inscription "Thomas Harcourt, died April 13th 1891, aged 68". On the body being conveyed to the principal entrance of the church, was met by the Rev. George Farmer, (Curate in charge of St. Matthew's, Borstal), and the Cathedral choir in robes, and also Mr J. G. Jeffery (an old friend of the deceased), and the beautiful opening sentences of the Burial Service were immediately commenced, to Dr Croft's appropriate music, Mr John Hopkins, (the Cathedral organist), being at the harmonium. The appointed Psalm was also chanted by the choir, who also concluded the musical portion of the service at the graveside. Mr John Hoplins presiding at another harmonium placed there for the occasion on a raised platform. The service was most impressively read by Mr Farmer, and the singing was rendered with that great care and tasteful expression which the deceased was always so very particular in cultivating with the choirs he instructed. Before the service was concluded the hymn, "There is a blessed home", (A and M), was well rendered. The wreaths and crosses were sent by the following friends – The Widow, Mr and Mrs Thomas Harcourt, Martha, Mary and Alice, (nieces at Norwich), Mrs Richard Moore, Mr W. F. McLennan, Mr and Mrs Dibley and family, a token of respect from Mr John Ashdown after 28 years of business connection with Mr Harcourt, Mr W. T. Boucher, (Sandgate), the Misses Formby, Mr George R. Dale and family. Among those present at the graveside, in addition to the mourners, were Mrs J. West, and Mrs Nokes, Rev. Canon Jelf, Rev. A. L. Coates (Vicar of Shorne), Rev. J. H. Jackson (Vicar of Frindsbury), Mr Churchwarden Allsworth, Mr C. T. Ellington, Mr George Dale, Mr Ernest Dale, Mr J. Hopkins, Mr George Hopkins, Mr W. Makepeace, , Mr J. Voysey, Mr G. F. Mariner, Mr T. C. Holliday, Mr J. B. Fearnley, Mr J. G. Jefferey, Mr J. Newman, Mr J. Ashdown, Mr J. Basset, Mr and ,Mrs J. A. Nash,Mr W. Day, Mr E. J. Hegley, Mr Couchman, Mr H. Sweet, Mr E. Packham, Mr J. Huggett, etc. The late Mr Harcourt was for some years choirmaster at St. Margaret's Church, and his son is now organist and choirmaster. On Sunday evening at that place of worship, at the close of the evening service, Mr George Dale played as an out voluntary two pieces which were great favourites of the deceased gentleman, Spohr's "Blest are the Departed" and "Praise His Awful Name", by the same composer"

93.   [33]   Ledger

THOMAS HAWKINS
HIC JACENT CINERES
OBIIT ANNO AETATIS 56
21st APRIL 1814

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd July 1808
Thomas Hawkins, Esquire
   Appoints friends William Drove? And Richard Saxham, both of New Inn, London, are executors.
   To his housekeeper, Hannah Sawyer, if she is still with him, "but not otherwise", an annuity of £150, out of his personal estate. His executors have £100 each.
   To Charlotte Huggett, spinster, £100; to all his servants with him at his death, (except latter two), £5 each and decent mourning clothes.
   To his executors and Hannah Sawyer, a mourning ring of 2 guineas value. Also to Hannah Sawyer, if in his service, his furniture, fixtures, plate, linen, china, books, pictures, prints, trinkets and all other effects, (money and investments excepted).
   His executors, his dwelling house in Strood, purchased from Richard Knight, upon trust, for the use of Hannah Sawyer, condition as before, and then to his own right heirs as intestacy.
   Rest and residue of personal estate, after legacies and usual expenses, to such as would be entitled under intestacy rules.
   Witnesses: Edward Twopenny, Junior, E. J. Twopenny, Attorney, Rochester and D. B. Lewis Clerk to Messrs Twopenny.
   Proved 20th July 1814: Executors have renounced execution of will. Granted to Martha Wilson, sister and only next of kin.
Note in margin dated 30th 1827: Will not administered by Martha Wilson, deceased. Now granted to William Wilson, her son and executor.

94.   [34]   Coped Stone

North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN REBECCA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BLAKE HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1880
AGED 71 YEARS

South Side
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BLAKE HILL
LATE RETIRED OFFICER H.M. CUSTOMS
WHO DIED AT LIVERPOOL FEB. 19th 1908 IN HIS 90th YEAR

95.   [35]   Fallen Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD HOLLINGDALE
DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1856 AGED [59 YEARS]
ALSO SARAH HOLLINGDALE
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 9th 1863 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES WRIGHT
WHO DIED MARCH [    ] 1878 AGED 42 [YEARS]
ALSO JOHN HOLLINGDALE
WHO DIED IN CROWN LANDS, MELB[OURNE]
8th OCTOBER 1883 AGED 40 [YEARS]
[ALSO] FREDERICK HOLLINGDALE
DIED 13th DECEMBER 1850 [AGED 18 YEARS]
"We know that we have passed
Into Life because we Love Thee"
HORACE HOLLINGDALE
DIED 6th AUGUST 1851 AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO SARAH AND [        ]
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO EMILY DEBO[RAH WRIGHT]*
WHO DEPARTED INTO THE [ 1906 ]
AGED 72 YEARS

*Not buried here? Not in the register, died in the Greenwich Registration District
1855 Post Office Directory Richard Hollingdale, Baker
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated Robert Hollingdale, Corn Dealer and Flour Factor
   The wife Sarah, all real and personal estate, she is executor.
   Witnesses: Hohn S Cobb and John Langford
   Proved 5th April 1856
Principal Probate Registry Index Sarah Hollingdale, administration to Emily Deborah Hollingdale, value under £450

96.   [36]   Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
BARNABAS HOWES
WHO DIED ON THE 9th OF AUGUST 1860
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HOWES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 27th JULY 1827
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA MIDRED
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE STEVENS
OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 12th OF MAY 1866
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO JESSE STEVENS
WHO DIED ON THE 24th JULY 1869
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO ANN STEVENS
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 24th OF SEPTEMBER 1882
IN THE 86th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO GEORGE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
JESSE AND ANN STEVENS
WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF FEBRUARY 1916
AGED 97 YEARS

1851 Census Barnabas Howes, Police Constable in Chatham 
1855 Post Office Directory George Stevens, Druggist, Agent for Yorkshire Fire & Life
Principal Probate Registry Index Barnabas Howes, of Little's Cottages, Frindsbury, administration 1867 to Mary Ann Howes, of Higham, value of effects, under £200
   Jesse Stevens, of Troy Town, Rochester, died at Ordnance Place, Chatham. Administration to son George, a Chemist of Strood. Under £300.
   George Stevens, died at Albany Terrace, Chatham, administration to Sarah Ann Stevens and Ann Greenwood, wife of Arthur, value £35, 207 4s

97.   [37]   Chest Tomb, Sides Extremely Eroded   (Also see Interior)


HULKES TOMB
ORIGINALLY WITH RAILINGS AND COVERED BY A ZINC COVERED CANOPY

Ledger
(Crest)
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS HULKES, ESQ.
[WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1805]
[AGED 72 YEARS]
ALSO SUSANNAH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE[WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1821]
[AGED 88 YEARS]

THOMAS EDW. HULKES, ESQ.
SON OF THOMAS & SUSANNAH HULKES
[BORN] JANY. [    ] 1774
DIED JANY. [24th ] 1824
WILLIAM WILDE DAY, ESQ.
[WHO DIED 6th MAY 1844]
[AGED 75 YEARS]
[ Verse ? ]

South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HULKES, ESQ.
SON OF
THOMAS & SUSANNAH HULKES
[WHO DIED 29th JANUARY 1821]
[IN HIS 50th YEAR]
[EDWA]RD THOMAS DAY HULKES, ESQ.
[SON OF THE ABOVE ?]
[WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1823]
[AGED 27 YEARS]

North Side
[SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF]
[ ? ] EDWARD HULKES, [ESQ.]
[                                ]
[                                ]

West Side
CHARLES
HULKES
SON OF JAMES
& JANE HULKES
[WHO DIED]
[ [    ] JULY 1828]
[AGED 14 MONTHS]

East Side
Illegible

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd August 1805
Thomas Hulkes, of Strood, Esquire, Alderman of the City of Rochester
   To wife Susannah, £100, also household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., (except fixtures), she is to have free use of his house in Strood, but not stables, storehouses, lofts, granaries or other buildings, now used or to be used by their son Thomas Edward, in his business as miller, unless she pays rent for these premises. Also to Susannah, an annuity of £200 for life, out of his brewery in Chatham or other buildings or public houses; this is to be paid by son James, who for some years has carried on the business as a partner, or by others, as laid out in will.
   To Francis Barrow, Surgeon of Strood, all his brewery and all public houses and other buildings with all utensils and fixtures, upon trust. Barrow is to permit son James Hulkes and his son or sons, to takes rents and profits and an annuity of £200.
   If James has only daughters, and she or they live to 21 years, then, upon trust, Barrow will by sale or mortgage, raise £4,000 and pay daughter or daughters at 21 years, shared equally.
   Son Thomas Hulkes is also to rents and profits from brewery business, for life, after his death, then to his son or sons, shared equally, Barrow also to renew leases.
   To son James, all horses, drays, carts and carriages, malt, corn, grain and other stock. To Francis Barrow, his dwelling house in Strood, upon trust, subject to rights of his widow; and other buildings used or will be used by son Thomas in business of miller, also his house, corn windmill and lands in St. Margaret's, Rochester, occupied by Thomas Huggins, (nephew), and all other houses, mills, storehouses, granaries, etc., used in his business as a miller, and other freeholds and leaseholds, not belonging to the brewery in Chatham, to allow son Thomas rents and profits of his other freeholds and leaseholds. If son Thomas has no sons, Barrow is to raise £4,000 to pay to daughter or daughters at 21 years, as before.
   Barrow will, from time to time, allow son James rents and profits from the freehold and leasehold trust estates. After the death of James, upon trust, for his son or sons.
   To son Thomas, all horses, carts, wagons and other stock used in the mill business, also to Thomas, £2,000.   To nephews and nieces, Thomas and William Huggins, Ann Grant and Mary Bridge, £100 each. The children of late nephew, Richard Hurt, £100 equally shared.
   To Ann Falshaw of Strood, widow, and Ann her daughter, and to Elizabeth wife of Francis Barrow, 10 guineas each. To Francis Barrow, £50 upon proving the will.
   His two sons or survivor, to take, within 12 months of his death, to take money from his personal estate, ans invest it in their names for the Vicar of Boughton Monchelsea and the perpetual Curate of Strood. The amount will be that needed to raise £5 per annum, shared (i.e. £2 10s each), which is to be used for buying bread for poor persons of both parishes, who do not receive parish alms. This is to be distributed on the Sunday preceding February 22nd each year, after divine service.
   Concerning his banking business, in Rochester, "Rochester, Chatham and Strood Bank" and firm of "Day, Hulkes and Company" , so Thomas will succeed him as a partner.
   Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Strood, George Stur.... ? And M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs.
   Proved 26th April 1806
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated4th July 1776
James Hulkes, 1726 – 1781, was the brother of Thomas Hulkes, above, (both born in Boughton Monchelsea). It seems he was buried in the Hulkes vault (see widow Ann's will). Although there is no visible inscription to him (or his widow) on the tomb, there may have been a simple ledger, which was replaced in 1805 by the grander monument there today. Whether or not this is the same vault, I believe it will be of interest to include concise versions of their wills as well.
   James Hulkes, of Strood, Baker and Alderman of the City of Rochester
   Appoints wife, Ann and brother, Thomas Hulkes, executors.
   To sister An Hurst, an annuity of £20 for life, this comes from his house and farm at Sole Street, in Frindsbury, Higham and Cliffe, lately occupied by William Heath, but now in his own occupation.
   To sister Mary Hulkes, an annuity of £10, this from his property known by the sign of "The Dolphin" in Strood, occupied by John Spangbourne.
   All other freeholds, (subject to payment of an annuity of £10 to nephew, John Gunston, after the death of wife Ann), to the use of his brother, Thomas. His leaseholds, (subject to the charge of an annuity of £20, from his property called "Newark Estate"), payable to nephew John Gunston after widow's death, to wife Ann, she to keep in good repair and renew leases, after her death, to brother Thomas for remainder of term(s).
   To wife, Ann £100; to sisters Ann Hurst, Mary Hulkes, Jane Thames, widow, Elizabeth Austen, widow and Susannah, wife of brother, Thomas, £10 each. To John Gunston, £5; to nephews, Richard Hurt and John Huggins, £50 each at 21 years; to Also to John Huggins, £200, when executors think it prudent to enable him to go into business as a master. From his personal estate, executors will provide James Huggins clothes and other necessaries during his apprenticeship; he is also to get £20 at the end of his apprenticeship to buy a chest of tools, subject to "that he bears the character of his present master of being sober and honest".
   To nieces, Ann wife of James Hearnden, Sarah, wife of William Tranah and Mary Huggins, Spinster, £5 each. In his former will he had made nephews and nieces ? , (except James Huggins), and he now "hopes God will forgive them as I freely and sincerely do and have done this only that they may remember it".
   To James Hearnden, £5; he had given him considerably more money in his former will but " he knows he has the same cause for reflection as his wife and her sisters have". (I wonder what the offence was?)0
   To wife Ann, her gold watch with chain and seal and his gold ring, pieces of old money and coins, she owned at their marriage. After her death, his books, rings, pieces of old money and coins, and piece of gold, as follows, to nephew Richard Hurt, his mourning ring he had for his late cousin, James Hulkes, ? Dictionary and 15 volumes of ? "History of England"; to nephew, John Huggins, his mourning ring which he had for his late brother, Thames and 8 volumes of the "Spectator", 3 volumes of "History of America" and Montaigne's "Farriery" ? To nephew Thomas Huggins, his mourning ring which he had for his late brother in law, Edward Austen, his new "Whole Duty of Man", Young's "Night Thoughts" and Young's "Mans' Companion"; also to John Huggins, his joint gold ring and 2 volumes of "Chamber's Dictionary" To nephew William Huggins, his Bible, marked on the inside cover, upon red leather, with his and his wife's name, Addison's "Evidence", "The Unfortunate Young Nobleman" and the "Life of Peter the Great, Czar of Moscovy" Also to James Huggins, his 2 guinea piece of gold and his "Freeholder's Magazines".
   Rest of Books, equally divided between all his own nephews and nieces, children of his brother, Thomas and sisters Ann and Elizabeth. To nephew John Gunston, after his wife's death, his gold watch and gold seal, silver shoe buckles and knee buckles, his gold Maroc stone studs and Scotch pebble sleeve buttons. To nephew James Hulkes, after his wife's death, his pint tankard, tortoise shell tobacco box, with his name on it and silver spurre?
   Rest of his buttons, buckles, clothes and anything else not disposed of, to his own nephews and nieces, shared as his wife thinks fit.
   Residue, to nephews and nieces, children of Thomas, Ann Hurt and Elizabeth Huggins, shared equally.
   Witnesses: Peke Rogers, Edward Farthing and Edward Twopenny
Codicil dated 26th September 1781
   He is now Mayor of Rochester.
   He has given nephew, John Huggins, £200 to help him into business and directed his executors to supply him with clothes and money for a box of tools. He now revokes the bequest of £200 and now gives him £10 instead.
   Witnesses: Mary Boghurst, George Gates and Jonathan Prall
   Proved 7th December 1781
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th July 1791
Ann Hulkes, Widow of Strood
   Desires to be buried in the vault in Strood Churchyard with her late husband, James.
   Appoints John Boghurst of Strood and Edward Austen of London, executors; to each of them, £20 for mourning. The nephew John Gunston, £10 for mourning. All of her clothes to cousins, Rebecca, Ann and Mary Boghurst, Edith, Catherine and Sarah Jarman, shared equally.
   To Miss Elizabeth Boghurst, daughter of John Boghurst, her best set of china, "which was my sister Thames". Money in public funds to be continued by executors and interest to go to nephew John Gunston, for life. After his death, the principal sum to his children, living at her death, shared equally. If there are no children then to the 2nd cousins of her mother and father, shared equally.
   If John Gunston sells or mortgages the interest the legacy is void.
   John Gunston has not been heard from for some years,it is not certain if he is alive or dead.
   So executors can advertise for him for 12 months after her death, if he or his children do not appear in that time, his legacy is void.
   Then his legacy goes to the 2nd cousins of her father and mother.
   Rest and residue of cash and securities (except in public funds), debts, plate, linen, pewter, brass and bedding, etc., and personal estate, to executors, in trust. After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid, bequeathed as follows, to Richard Boghurst, brother of her executor, £5; to cousin, Rebecca Boghurst,£5 and silver tea caddy; to cousin Ann Boghurst, £5 and her watch; to cousin, Mary Boghurst, £5 and her diamond cluster ring; to brother in law, Thomas Hulkes, and Susan, his wife, £5 each; to her two sisters, Mary Hulkes and Ann Hurt, 5 guineas; to nephew and godson, James Hulkes, son of Thomas, £20 and piece of old gold, valued at 12 guineas and her Bible, which was her brother Thames "whose name is inscribed therein in gilt letters on leather".
   To nephew, Thomas Hulkes, the other son of her brother in law, Thomas, £5; to Mrs Elizabeth Bellows, £5; to her present servants. Ann Edmonds and Elizabeth Casey, if with her at time of her death, 5 guineas each.
Rest and residue of real and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to second cousins of her father and mother, shared equally.
   Witnesses: John Morson, James Alchin and John Dudlow, Clerk to Mr Gates, Attorney of Rochester.
   Proved 10th March 1797, power reserved to John Boghurst
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 16th June 1768
James Hulkes, seems to be a cousin of the father of the above Thomas and James Hulkes. There is no indication of where he was buried at Strood and there is no surviving inscription, but I am including this concise will to compliment the others. Note the Boughton Monchelsea connection.
   James Hulkes, of Strood, Gentleman, Alderman of the City of Rochester. Sometime Mayor of the City.
   He has Old South Sea annuities in his name amounting to £2,000, £550 of this is the property of his sister, Elizabeth Prescott of Strood, widow, for which he is the trustee; his executors will transfer the £550 annuities to his sister if she requires it, or, in case of her death, t her executors.
   To sister Elizabeth, £100 and the furniture of her chamber; to Penelope Hall, his late wife Sarah's niece and daughter of the late Elkington Hall, all his wife's clothes and her child bed linen and £10 for mourning. He discharges Penelope from costs of board, clothes and education to the day of his death.
   To Rebecca Toller widow of late cousin, Thomas Toller of Chatham, Shipwright, £100; to Susanna Harrold wife of [    ] Harrold, a gunner in the Royal Navy and daughter of Tomas Toller, £50; to kinsman, Thomas Hearnden of Maidstone, son of late cousin, Amos Hearnden of Boughton Monchelsea, Tailor and Ursula his wife, £100; to Ann Wise, widow and Mary Jarman, wife of John Jarman, sisters of Thomas Hearnden, £50 each; to kinswoman, Mary Hulkes late of Strood, now of Linton, Spinster, daughter of Richard Hulkes, late of Boughton Monchelsea, Blacksmith, £50; to kinswoman, Ann wife of William Hurst and daughter of above Richard Hulkes, £50 (father of the above James and Thomas Hulkes); to Richard Hurst, son of Ann Hurst, £50 at 21 years; to cousin Gabriel Barham of Chatham, Bricklayer, son of late cousin Ursula Barham, £100; to James Hearnden, son of kinsman, Richard Hearnden, late of Strood, Baker, £50.
   To friend and acquaintances, Phillip Boghurst and Charles Arnold, late of Frindsbury, 10 guineas each. To poor parishioners of Strood, £50, to be paid within one month after his death, to the Minister or Curate and Churchwardens of Strood, to be distributed to the poor who do not receive parish alms, as they think fit.
All his water mill, mill house, stables, granary, marsh lands and mill ponds in Strood, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, to Phillip Boghurst and Charles Arnold, upon trust, they are to permit sister, Elizabeth Prescott, for term left on lease, an annuity of £14. After her death, his kinsman. Thomas Hulkes, has mill for rest of term and pay above annuity of £14. (Thomas seems to be running mill ?).
   To friend Richard Pordage of Rochester, Alderman, (also sometime Mayor of the City), 10 guineas; to late servant, John Barnes, £12; to Mary Buggs, his other servant, 20 guineas; to Mary wife of William Hall, who was his servant for many years, 5 guineas; to John Huggins, of Hoo, Farmer, £50,(tenant of testator); to John, Ann, Mary and William Huggins, children of John Huggins by Elizabeth, his late wife, £40 each, at 21 years, if any die before they are 21, their legacy goes to Thomas Hulkes and James Hulkes, of Strood, Baker, shared equally.
   His portion of tithes from his farm called Temple Farm, given to him by the will of John Lampard late of Strood, Gentleman, and leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, for term left with benefit of renewal of lease, to James Hulkes. His house and farm and land in Noke Street, Frindsbury, Higham and Cliffe, lately occupied by John Lampard (deceased), with 5 acres of arable and land in Frindsbury near a pond called Maysole Pond, between the pond and GadsHill on the north east side and the Rochester to Gravesend road. The land will go to Penelope Hall, on her marriage to David Day. House and land in Noke Street, was lately occupied by William Heard and now occupied by John Huggins, Senior, goes to James Hulkes, the property is charge with the £14 annuity to Elizabeth Prescott; also to John Hulkes, £100.
   His freehold house in Cage Lane, Strood, purchased from John Pilcher, to Thomas Hulkes; his house in Strood, where he lately lived, with bakehouse and granary, occupied by James Hulkes, held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester.
   To Thomas Hulkes, all household linen; all plate and rings to Thomas and James Hulkes, shared equally .Rest of furniture and household goods in his dwelling house, to Thomas Hulkes. He has lent Thomas Hulkes several sums of money to enable him to carry on business of miller,not withstanding the bequests to him, he still owes money lent to him. This debt to be part of the rest and residue of the estate. Residue of money and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to James and Thomas Hulkes, shared equally, they are also joint executors.
   Witnesses: James Bartholomew, William Twopenny and R. S. Trowald
   Proved 8th November 1769

98.   [38]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ANN HURLEY
OF THIS PARISH
BORN MARCH 18th 1813
DIED OCTOBER 18th 1842
ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM
SON OF W.P. AND ANN HURLEY
BORN SEPTEMBER 15th 1819
DIED MAY 30th 1845
ALSO WILLIAM R. HURLEY
BORN JUNE 4th 1830
DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1863
ALSO FRANCES HURLEY
NORN MARCH 28th 1817
DIED JUNE 26th 1883

1841 Census William Pearce Hurley, Verger of St. Nicholas

99.   [39]   Ledger   (in two pieces)

ENTRANCE
TO THE
VAULT
OF
JAMES KILLICK
DIED MAY 16th 1823
AGED 57 YEARS
[ALS]O SUKEY KILLICK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1836
AGED 67 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 16th May 1823*
James Killick, Millwright
   His properties, mill buildings and grounds in Strood and Meopham in his own occupation and other freehold estate, to wife Sukey for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, or remarriage, then equally shared between his children, James, Thomas, John, Ann, Susan, William, Elizabeth, Richard, Mary, Hannah and Henry, for ever.
    All his money, securities, stock in trade, household goods, plate , linen, china and other personal estate and effects to his wife, as long as she remains his widow, subject to the maintenance and education of his children, during their minority. After her death or remarriage, then shared equally amongst his children. His wife is executor.
   Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney, Strood, Thomas Killick, Organist of Gravesend and Samuel West, Clerk to Mr Gibbs.
   Proved 12th November, goods and effects valued less than £600
*Killick died on the same day

KING see GOUGE

100.   [40]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA
WIFE OF
THOMAS KNIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd OF MARCH 1848
AGED [8]2 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS KNIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[    ] OF NOVEMBER 1863
AGED 90 YEARS

101.   [41]   Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN LAWRENCE
ELDEST SON OF
JOSEPH LAWRENCE, YEOMAN
AND MARY HIS WIFE OF BILTON, WARWICKSHIRE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF NOVEMBER 1837
IN THE 39th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
JOSEPH LAWRENCE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 2nd OF OCTOBER 1843
AT BILTON, WARWICKSHIRE
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND BETSY THOMPSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1856
AGED 4 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
ALSO OF
MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD FORD WILLIAMS
OF BROMPTON
AND WIDOW OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JOSEPH LAWRENCE
WHO DIED DEC. 22nd 1869
AGED 60 YEARS
FRANCES BETSY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE THOMPSON
WHO DIED DEC. 4th 1870
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE THOMPSON
WHO DIED APRIL 9th 18[81]
IN HIS 67th YEAR

Wright's Directory 1838 Joseph Lawrence, Grocer, Tea Dealer, Cheesemonger and China Warehouse
1881 Census George Thompson, Grocer, employing 10 hands
Principal Probate Registry Index George Thompson, Grocer, administration to Rei Fry, Grocer and Edward Ford Williams, Iron - Monger
Wight's Directory 1838 Edward Ford Williams, Iron Monger

102.   [42]   Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE LINK
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1898
AGED 62 YEARS
"Gone from us but not forgotten,
Never shall his memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where he is laid"
ALSO AMY LINK
WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1918
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO EMILY ANNIE WHO DIED IN INFANCY

Kelly's Directory 1895 & 1909  
G. Link and Sons, Fruiterer, Florists and Coal Merchants, 135 – 137 High Street
G. Link and Sons, Pork Butchers, 141 High Street and Greengrocers, 143 High Street

103.   [43]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SIMCOE MACAULAY
LATE OPF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 18[   ]
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
ANN GEE MACAULAY
WHO WAS BORN JULY 12th 1802
AND DIED DECEMBER 27th 1861
AGED 5[9] YEARS

104.   [44]   Coped Stone

North Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HENRY MINTER MILLER
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1878
AGED 68
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 24th 1924 AGED 87

South Side
ALSO
CHARLES AND MARY ANN CHILDREN OF
HENRY AND MARY ANN MILLER
WHO DIED JULY 11th AND JULY 14th 1871
AGED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AND 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS

1861 Census Henry Miller, Fund Holder
Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Miller, administration to widow, Mary Ann, Richard Mercer, Banker and Edward Hoar, Gentleman, both of Maidstone, value under £10,000.

105.   [45]   Coped Stone on high Rag Stone Base


REV. GEORGE NASH, 38 YEARS VICAR OF ALLHALLOWS
(NORTH OF THE CHURCH

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE REVD. GEORGE EDWARD NASH
38 YEARS VICAR OF ALLHALLOWS – HOO
DIED AUGUST 8th 1874 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS STEVENS, R.M.
DIED MAY 2nd 1895 AGED 81 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry Index Rev. George Nash, formerly of High Halstow, late of Strood, administration to Charles Edward Stevens Nash of Lewisham, son, value under £1,500

106.   [46]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA PICNOT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OF PROBATION
APRIL 26th 1859 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANDRE MARIE PICNOT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN PARIS JUNE 10th 1853
AGED 67 YEARS AND WHOSE MORTAL
REMAINS LIE INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY
OF CLICHY
ALSO OF NICHOLAS ANDRE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN PARIS AUGUST 3rd 1830
AGED 27 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY
OF MONTMARTRE
ALSO OF THEODORE INFANT SON OF
CHARLES AND JANE PICNOT
OF THIS PARISH AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
ANDRE MARIE AND MARIA PICNOT
DIED AUGUST 7th 1869 AGED THREE MONTHS
ALSO OF EMILY FOURTH DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND JANE PICNOT
DIED FEBRUARY 24th 1880 AGED 6 YEARS

1881 Census Charles Picnot, Dentist and Chemist, two assistants and one apprentice

107.   [47]   Ledger  (Probably had a related headstone)

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY JAMES RAY[SON]
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 8th OF DECEMBER 1851 AGED [64] [YEARS]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th February 1848
Henry James Rayson
   To wife Mary, all of his estate, for life. After her death, then shared equally by his two daughters, Ann and Mary Rayson. His wife is executor.
   Witnesses: Thomas J. Hills, John Jenkins and T.R. Wickes
   Proved 6th April 1852
1851 Census Henry Rayson of London Road, Fund Holder in Oyster Fishery Co.

ROCHESTER GAZETTE
"INQUEST – THE LATE ACCIDENT AT STROOD:- On Wednesday an inquest was held at the Bull's Head, Strood, before J. Lewis, Esq., touching the death of Mr Henry James Rayson, who met with his death by a fall from a scaffold on Monday, the 8th instant.
   John Henry Rayson, of Rochester, carpenter, son of the deceased, said that his father with him was examining the spouts which had been put up to some cottages building for deceased at the foot of Strood hill. While so engaged near the end of the scaffolding, bending down and looking under the spouts, the putlock came out of the brickwork, and the board on which the deceased was standing fell with him.
   Witness endeavoured to catch hold of him, but was too far off. The height from which he fell to the ground was sixteen or seventeen feet. Witness immediately went to his father's assistance and removed him to his home.
   It was impossible, he said to account for the coming out of the putlock; he had himself been frequently on the same board, nor could he attribute blame to any one.
   Frederick James Brown, of Chatham, surgeon, attended deceased, whom he saw shortly after the occurrence; he was suffering under collapse, coldness of the surface, pallid features and imperceptible pulse; he was slightly conscious, the effects of the concussion having somewhat passed off. The bones of the pelvis were considerably bruised, causing as witness inferred, internal haemorrhage and urinary irritation.
   Deceased survived the accident about two hours, and he considered that death arose from internal haemorrhage.
   Verdict "Accidental Death"

NEXT ISSUE OF ROCHESTER GAZETTE
"The mortal remains of Mr Henry James Rayson, whose death we recorded in last week's obituary, as the result of fall from a scaffold, were interred in Strood Burial Ground on Wednesday last, when several of his neighbours and friends attended the funeral.
   A number of those belonging to the oyster fishery also followed to testify their esteem towards him, who for many years held the office of foreman over them".

108.   [48]   Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY RING
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1884
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
ANN RING
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1894
AGED 72 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"

1881 Census Henry Ring, Licensed Victualler, "Amalgamation Inn"

109.   [49]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE ROFFWAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 10th July [1855]
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES ROFFWAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th MARCH 1887
AGED 79 YEARS
GEORGE SON OF
GEORGE AND FRANCES ROFFWAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1st AUGUST 1851
AGED 7 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS

1838 Wright's Directory George Roffway, Agent for Medway Canal Stone Wharf
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th May 1855
George Roffway, Licensed Victualler, "Canal Tavern", Frindsbury.
   To wife Frances, all plate articles, which were hers before their marriage, household furniture and effects, as she may choose.
   All money and investment in the Annirable (sic) Benefit Society, held at the Canal Tavern, and from the Rochester £50 Burial Society.
   Rest and residue, including lease of the tavern, granted by Mrs Ann Hulkes and Miss Anne Maria Hulkes, to William Woodham, the Younger, of Rochester, Maltster and Edmund Adersley of Rochester, Coal Merchant, upon trust, to sell and raise £50 annuity for his wife, for life. If she dies before the first payment, then to his daughter in law, Sarah wife of John Thorogood Roffway of Rochester, Victualler. Lot of technical details follow.
   Wife and daughter, Sarah are executors.
   Witnesses: William Edmund Payne, Solicitor, Rochester and William Aldersley of Rochester.
   Proved 2nd August 1855

110.   [50]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAROLINE
WIFE OF SAMUEL ROOK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1853
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO
SAMUEL GEORGE ROOK
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF JANUARY 1862
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO
THE ABOVE NAMED SAMUEL ROOK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd DAY OF AUGUST 1863
AGED 78 YEARS

1851 Census Samuel Rook, Victualler of the "Three Gardeners"

111.   [51]   Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN SIMMONDS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
JANUARY 25th 1833 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZTH. ANN SIMMONDS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1857
IN HER 65th YEAR
ALSO
THOMAS RICHARD
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1861
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE SIMMONDS
THE [    ] SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 18[6]4
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO JOHN ROBERT SIMMONDS
[    ] SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 187[   ]
AGED [   ] YEARS

1824 Pigot's Directory John Simmonds, Linen Draper
1861 Census George Simmonds, Draper's Assistant at Frindsbury ?

112.   [52]   Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AUSTIN ROBERT STACE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1856
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO OF MARIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 19th 1861 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING
SONS OF THE ABOVE
JOHN
DIED APRIL 21st 1851
AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
RICHARD SHREWBURY
DIED MAY 7th 1851
AGED 2 MONTHS
AUSTIN
DIED JUNE 5th 1858
AGED 13 YEARS
JOSEPH*
DIED JANUARY 21st 1908
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MARIA FRENCH
SURVIVING DAUGHTER
DIED [ APRIL] [     ] 1926
[AGED 81 YEARS]
* See Interior

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th December 1856
Austin Stace
   All estate to wife, Maria. Brother in law, David French, Coal Merchant of Chatham, is executor.
   Witnesses: Edmund Saxby of Strood and Gabriel French of Chatham
   Proved 17th February 1857
1855 Post Office Directory Austin Stace, Iron Monger
1874 Post Office Directory Collis and Stace, Engineers, Ironmongers, Agricultural Machinery
1891 Kelly Directory J. Stace, Ironmonger
Principal Probate Registry Index
Joseph Stace, , Castle View Road, administration to Maria Stace, spinster, value £22,391 9s 4d

113.   [53]   Chest Tomb   (West of Porch, also see Interior)


THE STEVENS, GOLDSTON AND BENNETT TOMB
TO THE LEFT, IN THE CORNER, THE KILLICK LEDGER

Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH STEVENS
THE WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS STEVENS
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, BREWER
WHO DIED THE 30th OF JANUARY 1774
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO JOHN GOLDSTON DIED
[    ] OF SEPTEMBER 1780
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. ELIZABETH BENNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[    ] [OF] OCTOBER 1787 ?
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
PEGGY GOLDSTON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GOLDSTON
& ELIZABETH BENNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 12th 1797
AGED 33 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 6th March 1778
John Goldston, Maltster
   Wife Elizabeth, son George, George Gunning of Frindsbury, Yeoman and Phillip Boghurst the Younger, of Frindsbury, Yeoman, are executors. Wife, Gunning and Boghurst, are guardians of children, responsible for the maintenance and education of sons, George, John and William, until they are 21, and daughters , Ann and Peggy, until they are 21 or married. His dwelling house in Strood, with malt house and adjoining land, to son George, for ever. To his wife, £500; to daughters, Ann and Peggy, sons John and William, £500 each at 21. In meantime money to be invested and interest used, if executors think fit, used for children's benefit. Executors can use whole or part of each £500 for children's benefit.
   Residue of personal estate, household goods, implements of trade, after costs, to son George, for ever.
   Witnesses: Moses Roots, William Twopenny and Henry Hills.
   Proved December 16th 1780, power reserved to George Goldston, Gunning and Boghurst.
   January 6th 1791, administration granted to George Goldston, power reserved to Gunning and Boghurst. Value of goods and effects, not more than £2,000.

STEVENS see HOWES

STEVENS see NASH

THOMPSON see LAWRENCE

114.   [54]   Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF CATHERINE WIFE OF
SAMUEL TURNER OF THIS PARISH
[    ] A PAINFUL AND LINGERING [ILLNESS]
WHICH SHE BORE WITH CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 31st 1850
AGED 60 YEARS
"She was what a wife should [be]"
THOMAS SON OF
SAMUEL AND CATHERINE TURNER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 16th 182[6]
AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO AFTER A LINGERING AND PAINFUL
ILLNESS, SINCERELY REGRETTED BY HIS
AFFLICTED PARENTS TO WHOM HE
HAD ENDEARED HIMSELF BY HIS
AFFECTIONATE CONDUCT
MARY
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
SAMUEL AND CATHERINE TURNER
DIED JUNE 15th 1836 AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO FOUR CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY

1824 Pigot's Directory Samuel Turner, Brewer, near the church.

115.   [55]   Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADA SOPHIA ROSE
DIED DECEMBER 28th 1879
AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN
DIED JANUARY 14th 1880
AGED 5 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH WARD
"Suffer little children to come unto Me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WARD
DIED JANUARY 1st 1902
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1906
AGED 55 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
SUZANNAH WARD
GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1880
AGED 56 YEARS
"At Rest"

Principal Probate Registry Index  
William Ward, late of Vicarage Road, administration to wife, Elizabeth, value of effects £292

116.   [56]   Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES WATSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 21st OF APRIL 1852
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH WATSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 4th OF SEPTEMBER 18[66]
AGED 72 YEARS
SARAH DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND MARGARIETE ELIZABETH WATSON
DIED FEB 1st 1850 AGED 9 MONTHS AND 18 DAYS
EMILY DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND MARGARIETE ELIZABETH WATSON
DIED 12th DECEMBER 1861
IN THE 9th YEAR OF HER AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th April 1851
Charles Watson, Butcher and Cattle Dealer.
   His freehold slaughter house lodge and loft, lately erected by him, in his own occupation, near Strood High Street, 3 acres of land in Strood, his ½ share of freehold occupied by Robert McDuff, in Strood, (his son Charles owns the other half), leasehold, (leased from Dean and Chapter of Rochester), occupied by James Izaby, lately erected by Watson, near the first property, including stable, loft and lodge, his ½ share of a leasehold farm in Rainham and his share of live and dead stock, implements, etc., he holds jointly with Robert Durrant Watson of Rainham, (leased from Charles Auriel), and insurance policy from Norwich Union Life Assurance Society, dated 30th January 1832, on life of John Vain of Frindsbury, for £300, all household goods, money and investments, all personal estate, to his brother Henry Watson of Hadlow, Butcher, and William Moss of Rainham, Grocer, upon trust to value estate and give son Charles option to buy [ ? ].
   Properties charged with an annuity of £20 for wife, Sarah, also to give daughter Ann option to purchase his freehold estate. If not trustees to sell freehold and leasehold and combine proceeds with personal estate, (house in Strood and ½ house occupied by McDuff and house occupied by Izaby and the lodge and loft).
   Personal estate, upon trust, for son Charles, daughter Ann and Mary wife of Robert Durrant Watson
in equal shares.
   To son Charles, the fixtures of house and shop. To daughter Ann, all furniture in her bedroom in his house. Any real estate vested in him, as trustee, to executors, Henry Watson and William Moss, subject to the trusts.
   Witnesses:
   Proved 3rd September 1852

117.   [57]   Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JAMES WEST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th OF FEBRUARY 1826
IN THE 37th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
MR. SAMUEL WEST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON 24th OF NOVEMBER 1861
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. SARAH WEST
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th OCTOBER 1867
AGED 73 YEARS

1824 Pigot's Directory James West "Three Jolly Gardeners"
1838 Wright's Directory Samuel West "Three Gardeners"
1861 Census Samuel West, Proprietor of Houses
Principal Probate Registry Index  
Samuel West, Gentleman, Administration to widow, Sally, value under £1,000.

118.   [58]   Headstone

IN
AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
JOHN WEST
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
AUGUST 26th 1863 AGED 41
ALSO OF MARIA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP
AT THE RESIDENCE OF HER SON FRANCIS
NOVEMBER 30th 1897 AGED 74
"God is Love"
BOTH FORMERLY OF LEICESTERSHIRE

119.   [59]   Coped Stone


DUMPED INTO A DARK CORNER, NORTH OF THE CHURCH, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, HUMPHREY WICKHAM, WILLIAM BLAKE HILL AND HENRY MINTER MILLER

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HUMPHREY WICKHAM
SOLICITOR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 10th DECEMBER 1893
AGED 87 YEARS

South Side
ALSO REBECCA ELIZABETH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED 29th APRIL 1912
ALSO ELIZA SECOND DAUGHTER OF
HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED 13th OCTOBER 1919
ALSO CHARLOTTE BROMLEY
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED APRIL 4th 1923

Humphrey Wickham seems to have been a multi talented man. In addition to his private practise, he was Clerk to Strood Parish Trustees for 50 years; Clerk of Watt's Charity; Clerk for Hoo Union; Deputy Coroner for Kent. He was also, according to Smetham, a gifted amateur artist, craftsman, sportsman and writer of prose and poetry. He was also a pioneer archaeologist and antiquarian, he had a fine collection of Romano–British pottery from the extensive potteries at Upchurch Marshes.
See Smetham's "History of Strood" pp 381 – 385.
Principal Probate Registry Index
Humphrey Wickham, Administration to his three daughters, value of effects, etc., £1, 302 14s 5d

120.   [60]   Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN WINCH
(FORMERLY OF HAWKHURST)
WHO DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1848
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO OF HETTY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1844
AGED 68 YEARS
"They Sleep in Jesus"

1824 Pigot's Dirctory Benjamin Winch, Linen Draper, Strood.

121.   [61]   Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JAMES WOOD
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1845
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY WOOD
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st MAY 1842
AGED 11 DAYS
ALSO MARY WOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1848
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM WOOD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1849
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HIS SON
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1849
AGED 3 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WOOD WHO DIED
27th FEBRUARY 1871 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO MARY WOOD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WOOD
WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1855
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO WALTER WANSTALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP EASTER EVE 1899
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH WOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM WOOD AND MARY WOOD
WHO DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1912
AGED 63 YEARS

1874 Post Office Directory William Wood, Farmer, Wickham Farm
1881 Census  
Walter Wanstall, Retired Schoolmaster, 4 Grove Villas, Maidstone Road, Rochester.

WRIGHT see HOLLINGDALE

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