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1
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In loving memory of Richard KENT passed on April 28th 1932 aged 84 years. "He giveth His beloved sleep". |
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2
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In loving memory of Emma OSBORNE who passed away 17th Feb 1932 aged 75 years.
Also of William James OSBORNE beloved husband of the above who passed away 26th Aug 1932 aged 75 years. "Their end was peace".
Also their son Arthur William OSBORNE died 17th Sep 1945 aged 58 years. |
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3
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In affectionate remembrance of Maria daughter of the late John and Mary ACHURCH of Rushden died Oct 16th 1885 aged 78 years "Blessed are they which die in the Lord". |
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4
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In affectionate memory of Henry HEARN who died July 12th 1895 aged 42 years. "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest". |
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5
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In loving memory of William LINES the dearly loved husband of Elizabeth LINES of Newton Bromswold who departed this life June 3rd 1902 aged 60 years. "It was with pain my heart oppressed and wore my life away and made me crave for heavenly rest which never can decay". Erected by the sorrowing widow and children.
Also of our dear mother Elizabeth LINES who died November 16th 1923 aged 76 years. "Her memory is as dear today as in the hour she passed away". (footstone) WL 1902 EL 1923 |
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6
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In loving memory of the dear children of John and Ada COOPER. Catherine Mary died Nov 2nd 1918 aged 21 years. "Lead us not into temptation" and John Robert died November 23rd 1918 aged 19 years. "I am alright".
Also Ada COOPER died Feb 2nd 1956 age 85 and John COOPER died Dec 18th 1956 age 84. Reunited. |
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7
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In loving memory of father and mother Jesse and Naomi BODDINGTON R.I.P. |
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8
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In loving memory of Robert William beloved son of Arthur and Agnes BATES who died Feb 24th 1933 aged 20 years. "God called him from our home but never from our hearts". |
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9
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In loving memory of Dorothy Lilian beloved daughter of Ernest and Ellen SMITH died Nov 10th 1920 aged 8 years. Suffer little children to come unto me. |
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10
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In loving memory of William SARGENT who died October 22nd 1875 aged 57 years.
Also Sarah Jane wife of the above who died October 28th 1894 aged 73 years "Thy will be done".
Also Clara SARGENT daughter of the above who died April 7th 1914 aged 56 years. |
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11
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In loving memory of Henry SMART of Newton Bromswold who died on Good Friday March 31st 1893 in his 80th year.
Also of Mary Ann SMART wife of the above who died June 18th 1914 in her 98th year. |
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12
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In affectionate remembrance of Charlott the beloved wife of John WYMAN (and daughter of the late William BEEBY of Great Addington) who died October 27th 1875 aged 58 years. |
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13
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Sacred to the memory of John ELLSON who departed this life March the 29th 1839 aged 75 years. Stay reader stay and well consider if you are ready to come hither whether thou art or not thou must soon be mould'ring into dust. |
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14
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To the memory of Sarah wife of John ELLSON who died September the 7 1836 aged 75 years. For I am in a strait betwixt two having a desire to depart and to be with Christ which is far better. |
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15
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Sacred to the memory of Willm TWELLTREE who departed this life Oct 26th 1839 aged 69 years. Mary wife of Wm TWELLTREE who departed this life Sep 1st 1840 aged 78 years. In sacred writ 'tis left on long record bless'd are the dead who die in Christ the Lord their works do follow they from labour cease and God shall crown them with eternal peace. |
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16
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(BARNET) In loving memory of father. In loving memory of mother. In loving memory of Doris. |
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17
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In loving memory of William TAYLOR MA Rector of this parish for 33 years who died July 2nd 1882 aged 68 years and Frances his wife who died October 30th 1904 aged 98 years. "Make them to be numbered with Thy Saints in glory everlasting".
(footstones) WT 1882 FT 1904 |
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18
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Peace perfect peace. In loving memory of Lousia Mary TAYLOR younger daughter of the Rev William TAYLOR born April 17th 1846 died March 1st 1913. |
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19
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In loving memory of Alfred the beloved husband of Elizabeth ROBERTS died Sep 14th 1908 aged 39 years. In the midst of life we are in death. |
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20
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In loving memory of George William TIRRELL who passed away 11th October 1914 aged 46 years. "I know that my Redeemer liveth". |
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21
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To the memory of Charles ALLEN son of Johnson & Mary ALLEN who died Sep 24th 1858 aged 19 years. A sudden change I in a moment fell, I had no time to bid my friends farewell, death strikes us mortals unawares, before we have time to be prepared. |
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22
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I H S In Christe Fide. William AGER Rector of this parish from 1882 to 1899. Born Ju..... died April xxix 1899. "I know that my Redeemer liveth".
Also of Thomas Frederick AGER the 2nd son of the Rev William AGER who died in Calcutta 22nd November 1908 aged 51 years. "He giveth His beloved sleep". |
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23
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In dear memory of Samuel Papworth AGER youngest son of Rev William AGER Rector of this parish who died August 23rd 1894 aged 29 years. "In the midst of life we are in death".
In loving memory of Cecil Houchen AGER 3rd son of the Rev William AGER who died 28th July 1899 on board SS "Sumatia" on his passage home from India aged 39 years. |
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24
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In memoriam. Kezia AGER widow of the late William AGER MA formerly rector of this parish born 16th June 1816 died 26th July 1908. Thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty. |
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25 (overgrown)
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Jesu Mercy. In loving memory of Emily HOWARD who departed this life Oct 5th 1930.
Also of Adderly Bernard HOWARD priest who died Jan 18th 1934. |
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26
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In memory of Elizabeth wife of John BOLLARD ... ... ... |
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27
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In loving remembrance of Thomas COX who died September 8th 1891 aged 74 years.
Also of Fanny wife of the above who died September 20th 1891 aged 74 years."Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord". Rev. xiv chap xiii verse |
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28
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In memory of Thomas BROWNING who died 5th May 1870 aged 68 years. "Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro?" Job chap13 v25.
Also Mary Ann Gray daughter of Thomas & Jane BROWNING who died 9th May 1856 aged 11 years & 9 months. "Not hers to linger here on earth consumed by slow decay death like a sudden whirlwind came and swept her life away Yet can we bless His holy name who call'd her thus on high For those who wing their way to bliss Too swiftly cannot fly". |
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28
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In memory of Mary Ann Gray BROWNING daughter of Thos and Jane BROWNING who died May 9 1856 aged 11 years & 9 mons. Not hers to linger here on earth consumed by slow decay death like a sudden whirlwind came and swept her life away Yet can we bless His holy name who call'd her thus on high For those who wing their way to bliss Too swiftly cannot fly. |
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29
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Sacred to the memory of John HARRISON who died April 11th 1848 aged 20 years. "The Lord is righteous in all His ways and holy in all His works". |
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30
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In affectionate remembrance of Sarah wife of John HARRISON who died June 24th 1864 aged 66 years. O fear thou not Christian to die! In the grave all our troubles are o'er, at the sound of the trump we shall fly and know sin and feel sorrow no more. |
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31
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In affectionate remembrance of John HARRISON who died March 6th 1871 aged 76 years. Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. |
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32
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In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth widow of the late John SARGENT of Higham Ferrers who departed this life 18th March 1897 aged 73 years. Thy will be done. |
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33
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In loving memory of Bailey MORTIMER who died January 12th 1924 aged 81 years.
Also of Mary Sutton ROWLATT (33 years housekeeper to the above) who died May 22nd 1917 aged 83 years. Also of Robert MORTIMER (brother of the above) who died July 2nd 1914 aged 69 years "Peace perfect peace". |
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34
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In loving memory of William Robert Bailey MORTIMER who died March 17th 1913 age 35 yrs. "Underneath are the everlasting arms".
Also Florence Annie MORTIMER died July 19th 1942 aged 67 years. Dearly loved sadly missed. |
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35
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In loving memory of Mary Ann the dearly beloved wife of William Thomas WARNER who passed peacefully away 16th May 1928 aged 80 years. I will lay me down in peace and take my rest, for it is Thou, Lord, only that makest me dwell in safety. Psm4 v9.
Also of William Thomas WARNER dearly loved husband of the above who passed peacefully away 28th Dec 1930 aged 81 years. Until the day when all the Blest are called away to endless rest. |
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36
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(possibly just a footstone to 33) |
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37 - 42
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(all unreadable) |
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43
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In loving memory of Frances Elizabeth Sarah TIRRELL who passed away 11th November 1914 aged 71 years. "Lord remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom". |
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44
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In loving memory of Edith MILLS died 22nd Feb 1985 aged 84 years. |
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45
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In loving memory of Alfred Jem the beloved husband of Edith MILLS died Nov 20th 1923 aged 24 years. "Absent yet ever near". |
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46
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In loving memory of Lucy WARRINGTON ... ... ... 1936. Also of Samuel WARRINGTON died Nov 9th 1944. Reunited. |
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47
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48
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In loving memory of Paul F CLARK died 5th April 1992 aged 45 years. A very brave man. Rest in peace my darling. |
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49
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In loving memory of a dear wife and mother Helen Mary HORSFORD died 5th August 1993 aged 85 years. At rest.
Also a dear husband and father Harold James HORSFORD died 17th July 1996 aged 89 years. |
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50 (pot)
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(BONE) Dad. |
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51 (pot)
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(BONE) Mum. |
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52
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In loving memory of Bertie RICHARDSON (priest) died suddenly Dec 10th 1959 aged 65 years. Let light perpetual shine upon him. |
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53
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In dear memory Percy Ward BLETSOE died November 23rd 1965 aged 78 years. Gladys Jessie BLETSOE died March 3rd 1966 aged 74 years. Steadfast as a rock. |
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54
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In loving memory of Sarah Ann Ethel BROWN died 27th October 1973 aged 75 years. The day Thou gavest Lord is ended. |
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55
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In loving memory of a dear husband father & grandad Ronald COOK died 21st May 1989 aged 68 years. |
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56
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In loving memory of a dear husband dad & grandad Charles William HARTOP died 25th Jan 1982 aged 79 years. Edna Marjorie loving wife mother & grandma died 1st April 1990 aged 80 years. Her brother Dick KING killed in action 1944 aged 32 and Dinan KING 1870-1954. Her dear husband Nat. 1880-1964. Reunited. |
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57
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In loving memory of Lily HARTOP died 25th March 1986 aged 58. Good night God bless amazing grace. |
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58
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(ALLEN) Jessica. |
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59
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In loving memory of Clifford K ELMER died 7th Feb 1986 aged 66 years. |
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60
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In loving memory of a dear husband father & grandpa Leslie SHARP died 10th Sept 1985 aged 68 years. Sleeping. |
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61
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In loving memory of Albert WATFORD beloved husband of Ethel died 2nd Sept 1985 aged 83 years. Reunited |
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62
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In loving memory of Ethel WATFORD beloved wife of Albert WATFORD died 16th Feb 1980 aged 77 years. Resting. |
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63
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In loving memory of Charles WARRINGTON died 5th Jan 1968 aged 80 years. Also Ruth Emily WARRINGTON died 8th Jan 1973 aged 84 years. Re-united. |
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64
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In loving memory of Arthur BATES died Aug 8th 1966 aged 82 years.
Also his beloved wife Agnes BATES died Nov 23rd 1966 aged 81 years. And with the evening cometh rest. Hilda Elizabeth CHESTER dear sister of Agnes died Sept 4th 1977 aged 82 years. R.I.P. |
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65
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Treasured memories of a beloved husband father & grandfather Herbert Frank DEIGHTON 6th August 1906 - 15th June 1977.
Also his beloved wife a dear mother & grandmother Elizabeth Gwendoline 10th June 1907 - 3rd April 1983. Praise my soul the King of heaven. |
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66
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In loving memory of Fanny Elizabeth SINFIELD who died Feb 18th 1947 aged 78 years.
Also her beloved husband William SINFIELD who died Nov 20th 1947 aged 80 years. Reunited. |
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67
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In loving memory of Harry beloved husband of Elizabeth GADSDEN born April 25th 1893 died February 10th 1943. His wife Elizabeth GADSDEN died Feb 16th 1968 aged 86 years.
Also Sarah TAYLOR formerly of Radcliffe Lancs beloved sister of Elizabeth GADSDEN died June 5th 1951 aged 84 years. |
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68
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In loving memory of James beloved husband of Myrtle E TAYLOR died 15 March 1961 aged 65 years. Myrtle Edith TAYLOR died 23 Sep 1970 aged 74 years. (Pot) Dear father of Richard & James. |
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69
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To the memory of Betty DURANCE died 15th Feb 1973. At rest. |
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70
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John Leo SPENCER 27th November 1988 aged 7 weeks. |
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71
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In loving memory of Dorothy Mary LINES passed on 27th June 1983 aged 78 and William Henry LINES passed on 18th June 1991 aged 87. Goodnight God bless. |
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72
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In loving memory of Margaret Lilian LINES passed on 10th Dec 1991 aged 47. You have not really left us nor have you travelled far but entered God's own garden and left the gate ajar. |
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73
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In loving memory of a dear husband father & grandad Arthur George MASTERS died 3rd July 1981 aged 67 years. Rest in peace. |
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74
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Treasured memories of George William BODDINGTON died 27 January 1956 aged 70 years. Also his dear sister Elizabeth BODDINGTON died 23 December 1960 aged 73 years. "In God's keeping". |
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75
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In loving memory of Arthur George SANDERS who passed away 7th June 1953 aged 77 years. "Life's work well done". Also his beloved wife Bertha died 7th Oct 1957 aged 74 years. Re-united. |
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To my dearest wife Jessie SANDERS who died March 7th 1970 aged 68 years. Rest in peace. Also her dear husband Donald Arthur William who died Nov 19th 1977 aged 74 years. Peace at last.
Also their son Donald who died December 1st 1989 aged 51 years. |
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77
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In loving memory of Reginald Victor HOWLETT died 7th January 1989 aged 67 years.
And his wife Mary Violet died 14th January 1996 aged 73 years. |
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78
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(broken headstone - misplaced footstone) Sacred to the memory of Johnson ALLEN who departed this life December ... ... .. Relict of Johnson ALLEN who died May 26 1862. (footstone) JA 1861. |
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79
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Sacred to the memory of Johnson ALLEN who died February 18th 1838 in the 78th year of his age. Also Elizabeth wife of the above who died May 8th 1797 in the 33rd year of her age. |
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80
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81
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In loving memory of Emmanuel the beloved husband of Maria MEASURES of Higham Ferrers who died Dec 12th 1895 aged 65 years. "He is not dead but sleepeth". |
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James George HARRIS 1912-1985 |
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96
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James forever in our hearts 6th Dec 1971 - 10th Nov 1997. |
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97
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Cherished memories of a loving husband father and grandfather Stanley Herbert WEST of Manor Fram 14.9.1905 - 12.6.1997. Gone from our home but not from our hearts.
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82
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To the glory of God and in grateful remembrance of
Richard KING Royal Artillery
Robert Edward LINES Grenadier Guards
Men of this village who gave their lives in the World War 1939-1945. |
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83
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This monument sacred to the memory of Henry LAMBE of this place gent. who died March ye 24th 1727 aged 62 years. A person equal to all in probity who always behaved as an ornament of the married life an indulgent parent no severe master a courtious friend to all, never refusing his help to anyone in real want sincere in his devotions a strenuous patron of the Church of England. Alexander LAMBE his only son hath erected. |
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84
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Here lyeth the body of John the son of R Thomas BLETSOE and Mary his wife who departed this life the 16th day of March 1723/4. |
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85
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M S Mary the wife of Thomas BLETSOE clerk daughter of John SPARKS of Peterborough gent died the first of March 1730. Elat Sux 51. Here lieth the body of the Revd Mr Thomas BLETSOE Rectr of this parish who died March ... 17.. ... ... ... |
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86
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In remembrance of Harry GADSDEN organist & choir master for 20 years died Feby 10th 1943. |
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87
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This screen is erected in grateful memory of men of this village who fell in the Great War 1914-1918.
| Pte Henry BATES |
1st Battn Northamptonshire Rgt. |
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| Pte John Cecil BODDINGTON |
7th Battn Northamptonshire Rgt. |
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| Pte John Robert COOPER |
Machine Gun Corps |
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| Pte Charles Edwin ONION |
2nd Battn Northamptonshire Rgt. |
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88
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Here lieth the body of the Revd Mr Thomas BLETSOE formerly Rector of this parish |
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who departed this life Oct ye 27th 1710. |
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And Mary his wife who dyed Aug the 26th 1691 aged 26. |
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89 (unreadable)
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Possibly those recorded by Bridges in his History of County. see page 183 for the history of Newton Bromswold which is followed by inscriptions of the two brasses and gravestones as transcribed below. |
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Bridges states :- "upon common grave-stones near the communion table"
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Here lieth the body of Mr Robert LAMBE he departed this life May the 23. 1700 aged 68 years. All you that doe my grave come nigh, prepare for death, for you must die. |
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Here lieth the body of Mrs Frances LAMBE the wife of Mr Robert LAMBE. She departed this life March the 10 in the year 1711. Aged 77. As you are now soe once was I, therefore dear friends prepare to die. |
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Here lieth the body of Mary the wife of Martin LACY Esq and daughter of Rob LAMB gent who departed this life
Oct the 2. 1717. |
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90
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In memoriam. Revd Wm TAYLOR MA for 33 years Rector of this parish born June 21st 1814 Admitted to Holy Orders 1838 died July 2nd 1882. |
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To the glory of God and in loving memory of William AGER 17 years rector of this parish who died 29th April 1899 aged 79. This window was erected by his wife and children. |
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92
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In memory of Bertie RICHARDSON rector of this parish 1957-1959. |
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93
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Here lieth the body of Susanna LAMB widow of ye late Henry LAMB of this parish gent the daughter of Tho EKINS of Twywell gent who departed this life the 20 of Nov 1711 aged 75. Alexander the only son of the aforesaid Henry & Susanna LAMB died ye 17th of April 1732 aged 23 and lieth interrd on ye right hand of this place. |
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Orate pro aiabus Dni Willi HEWETT quondam Rectoris istius eccie pentumque tuorum in cimiterio isto jacentium qui obiit xviii die mensis Augusti Anno Dni MCCCCXXVI. William HEWETT Rector who died 18 Aug 1426. Orate pro aia Rogeri HEWET Capellani qui obiit decimo octavo die Mensis Aprilis Anno Dni MCCCCLXXXVII cuius aie propicietur Deus. Amen. Roger HEWET who died 18 April 1487. |
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Extra Information |
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At the time of this survey we were also recording information from Rushden Cemetery and the following inscription was found:- |
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In loving memory of Fanny dearly beloved wife of James HARRIS of Newton Bromswold who died at Nottingham August 12th 1892 aged 36 years. In the midst of life we are in death. In loving memory of James HARRIS of Newton Bromswold died Oct 9th 1922 aged 68 years. Peace perfect peace. |
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All names in the inscriptions are included in the index. |
