Thursday, November 15, 2007

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Sacred to the memory of Eliza Wife of William Stephenson Who departed this life 27th July 1854 Aged 49 years Also William Nicholas Stephenson Eldest son of the above Who died at …….. 19th February 1856 Aged 24 years Also the above William Stephenson Who died in Liverpool 18th October 1863 Aged 65 years "with Christ which is far better"

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Sacred To the memory of Thomas William Kenning Who died the 18th November 1847 aged 6 months Also Lucy died 20th December 1858 Aged 8 years & 5 months Also Sarah died 4th January 1859 Aged 4 years Also Mary Anne Died 8th January 1859 aged 17 months Beloved children of Thomas and Mary Kenning

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In remembrance of Henry Byron Who died August 30th 1855 In the 86th year of his age "having a desire to depart and to be with Christ which is far better "

(Ref.161)
Sacred to the memory of George Gould Carmichael Who died 14th February 1845 Aged 3 years and 6 months And of Jane Carmichael Who died 17th February 1845 Aged 13 months Also of Duncan Robert Carmichael Who died 15th December 1853 Aged 11 months Children of John and Sarah Carmichael.

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In memory of John W. Rowbotham Late of Halifax Who died 29th July 1868 Aged 50 years Also Thomas Rowbotham Late of Halifax Who died November 28th 1865 Aged 51 years Also Martha Rowbotham Relict of the above Who died April 12th 1868 Aged 51 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Mary Ellen Daughter of Hugh and Hannah Hughes Who died 18th February 1858 Aged 8 years Also Hannah the beloved wife of Hugh Hughes died 25th August 1859 Aged 33 years

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Sacred To the memory of Ann Jane Mooney Who died 30th January 1858 Aged 37 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Sarah Wife of Joseph Wilkinson Who departed this life December 21st 1860 Aged 50 years Also of Joseph son of the above Who died at Conway February 2nd 1871 Aged 52 years Also of John Mathison Ashton Son-in-law of the above Sarah Wilkinson Who departed this life December 16th 1872 aged 45 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Matilda Daughter of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Cook who died 10th December 1857 aged 4 years Also of John Somerset Her brother died the 11th December 1857 Aged 11 months Also of Emily sister of the above Who died 6th February 1858 Aged 3 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Ann the beloved wife of Joseph Brerclon Who departed this life 24th November 1865 aged 37 years. (This would seem to be a mis-transcription as I cannot find a death registration for this) ( A 'Chris' gives a correction to this entry as "Ann Brereton" & gives a burial date of 28th November 1853 aged 39)

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In memory of Eliza Ann Wife of George P. Oxley Who died July 7th 1857 Aged 45 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Sarah Maria The beloved wife of Samuel Henry Covell Who died 1st March 1857 Aged 33 years Also of Hannah the beloved wife of Samuel Covell and Mother in law of the above Who died 9th February 1859 Aged 73 years.

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Sacred To the memory of John Bushell Jnr. Of Liverpool Who died the 18th February 1857 Aged 29 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ratcliffe Who died 31st March 1858 Aged 70 years "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" In beloved memory of Caroline Elizabeth Wife of Mark H. Gibson Who died 1st September 1873 Aged 23 years & 11 months "in the midst of life we are in death" also Edith Caroline daughter of the above who died in Cumberland January 31st 1874 aged 5 months also of Caroline Breswick Relict of Thomas Breswick Who departed this life March 20th 1933 Aged 77 years.

(Ref.189)
Sacred to the memory of Mary Wife of George Platts Jnr. Who departed this life August 24th 1863 Aged 22 years Also of Hannah The wife of George Platts Snr. Who departed this life 3rd April 1873 Aged 67 years Also of George Platts Snr. Who departed this life February 20th 1892 Aged 85 years For a long period Parish Clerk of St. Marys and Master of the Old National School A resident of Birkenhead for 64 years "Absent from the body present with the Lord".

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Sacred To the memory of John Cowie Of Mullaghglass County Galaway Ireland The 8th son of the late John Cowie Esq. of Hull Who departed this life November 1st 1861 Aged 33 years.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

(Ref.271)
In memory of Edward Easton Son of Royston F. and Emily Boulthee Died 13th May 1862 aged 10 months “Jesus called a little child” Also Royston Frederick Second son of the above died 17th October 1866 aged 2 months “Is it well with the child and she answered it is well” Also Emily The beloved wife of Royston F. Boulthee Died 14th September 1874 aged 44 years “not lost but gone before” Also Royston Frederick Boulthee Who fell asleep April 10th 1909 Aged 80 years “as we have loved him in life let us not forget him in death”

In the GRO Marriage index there is: Royston Frederick Boultbee & Emily Hitchcock Easton, Wirral. September Quarter Vol.8a page 501.
On the: 7th April 1861 (RG9/2642 Folio: 142 Page: 51 ) the family are living at 30 Price Street, Birkenhead.
2nd April 1871 (RG10/3752 Folio: 57 Page: 20) the family are living in Arno Road, Oxton. Royston's occupation is Oil Merchant, born in Liverpool, Lancashire.
3 April 1881 (RG11/3588 Folio: 45 Page: 35 ) is described as living at Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead.
5th April 1891 (RG12/2892 Folio 85 Page 4) Royston is living at 5 Osbourne Terrace, Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead.
31st march 1901 ( RG13/3399 Folio: 7 Page: 5) Royston is living at 5 Osbourne Terrace, Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead with his Spinster daughter Charlotte Boultbee.

(Ref.575)
In loving memory of Gaskell Johnson, our dear baby boy, Taken from us June……. Aged 3(?)months “Suffer little children to come unto thee”.
Cheshire BMD has a Gaskell Johnson's Birth registered in 1880 & a death in 1881. According to the Census on the 3rd April 1881 (RG11/3576 Folio 10 Page: 14) Gaskell Johnson was living at 67 Camden Street Birkenhead, with his Grandparents John & Mary Waring & their daughter his mother Mary Johnson.

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

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In memory of John Blake Infant son of Thomas And Gertrude Allen Of Cherry Orchard, Shrewsbury Died 8th February 1864 Aged 1 year & 5 months

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Sacred To the memory of Charles Wainwright Who died 25th December 1854 Aged 57 years.

(Ref.131)
Sacred to the memory of Alexander Logan Moffat M.D. Of Sundaywell Dumfrieshire Who departed this life The 3rd March 1855 aged 42 years Also of Susan Maxwell Daughter of Robert Maxwell Esq. Of Castlehill Dunfrieshire Who died 5th November 1856 Aged 78 years.

(Ref.133)
Sacred To the memory of Ernest Agustus Youngest son of Edward & Mary Heycock died December 27th 1832 Aged 7 years & 11months “of such is the kingdom of God” Also Jane wife of Henry Heycock (Manchester) who died July 5th 1860 Aged 62 years.

(Ref.135)
Sacred To the memory of Maria Catherine daughter Of Sanford Joseph and Christina Charlotte Storey Who departed this life 18th March 1853 aged 20 months Also Christina Charlotte The dearly loved wife of Sandford Joseph Storey Who departed this life on the 24th May 1889 aged 66 years “Her children arise up and call her blessed her husband also, and he praiseth her” Also Sanford Joseph Storey Who entered into rest October 27th 1891 Aged 74 years “and his end was peace”.

(Ref.137)
In loving memory of Margaret Emily Who died December 29th 1922 Aged 1 year & 9 months Also Henry Died December 1909 Aged ?.

(Ref.139)
Sacred To the memory of Mansell Edward Only & beloved son of Edward & Susan Collings Of Birkenhead Who departed this life 24th March 1856 aged 6 years & 6 months “of such is the kingdom of Heaven”

(Ref.141)
Sacred To the memory of Henry Landers Brown Son of Jamie & Mary Ann Brown Who died 1st September 1862 Aged 4 years & 10 months Also of John Robert Brown Brother of the above Who died on the 22nd May 1866 Aged 16 years & 3 Months Also of Captain James Brown Of the P&O service Father of the above Who died on the 17th November 1874 Aged 67 years Also of Allen Brown Second son of the above Who died April 6th 1875 Aged 23 years.

(Ref.143)
Sacred to the memory of Margaret Mary Brierly Who died 10th September 1856 Aged 80 years Relict of the late Benjamin Brierly of Manchester Also of Anne Berry Brierly Daughter of the above who died 23rd April 1857 aged 58 years Also of Sarah Booned Brierly? Born December 28th 1800 Died 5th October 1882 Also of Mary Hamilton Watkin Daughter of the above Margaret Mary Brierly And widow of John Watkin Of Salford Manchester Who died 17th November 1883 Aged 70 Years.

Monday, July 30, 2007


(Ref.585LAN) Also James, Died 8th October 1861, aged 11 months, Joseph Died 14th February 1862, Aged 3 years. Elizabeth Charlotte, Died 22nd November1864 Aged 9 months. “For such is the Kingdom of God”.

Although the family name is missing from the stone (probably on the upper missing obelisk) from the GRO records are the following: James Heathcock Dec Qtr. 1861 Birkenhead Vol.8a page 257 / Joseph Charles Heathcock March Qtr. 1862 Birkenhead Vol.8a page 312 / Elizabeth Charlotte Heathcock Dec Qtr. 1864 Birkenhead Vol.8a page 279.
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(Ref.547LAN) In affectionate remembrance of Thomas H. Galloway, who died the 17th of February 1875, aged 55 years. “His end was peace” Also of William Devalve Galloway, eldest son of the above, who died the 12th of August 1875, aged 25 years.

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Angus, the beloved daughter of Thomas Hugan and Elizabeth Galloway, who died 28th February 1862, aged 17 months. “Our days are as the grass, Or like a summer flower, if one sharp beast sweep oer the field, it withers in an hour”.

(Ref.549LAN) Sacred to the memory of, Matilda, daughter of Richard and Susan Devalve, who died 13th May 1842, aged 19 years. “Remember now thy creature, in the days of thy youth”

Richard Devalve departed this life 28th August 1861, aged 65 years, “Much and deservedly regretted by a large circle of friends”.

(Ref.617LAN) In memory of Margaret, the beloved wife of John Wright who died 20th February 1886, Aged 67 years. “Beloved in Life, Lamented in Death”.

Friday, July 27, 2007

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(Ref.603LAN) In affectionate Remembrance of John Gaskell, of Birkenhead, formerly of ………….Capel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire. Who departed this life 22nd September 1853 Aged 71 years. Also of Catherine wife of the above who departed this life……..January 1874, Aged 83 years. Also Mary Ann daughter of the above. More Text illegible.

(Ref.607LAN) Sacred to the memory of Selina Jane Cole,the beloved daughter of William and Elizabeth his wife, who died on the 12th of October 1843 aged 15 months.

(Ref.619LAN) In loving memory of George Thompson, who died November 26th 1868, Aged 55 years. "His end was Peace" Also Elizabeth Thompson Widow of the above, who died January 30th 1906 Aged 91 years "Peace perfect Peace".

(Ref.609LAN) In memory of Catherine Jane, daughter of William Quine, Shipwright, and Mary Canna(?) his wife, Native of Ramsey, Isle of Man.

(Ref.615LAN) In memory of A. E. Harrison, died 30th October 1890, Aged 3 years and 4 months.
(CheshireBMD has Annie Elizabeth Harrison Death 1890 Ref.BIR/92/48).

(Ref.613LAN) Margaret Mavis Swaine, died 17th January 1917 Aged 4 years, also Denis Trevor Swaine died 8th March 1928, Aged 3 months. "Who plucked these pretty flowers, it was the Master…….forever held his………."

Thursday, July 26, 2007

(Ref.115) In loving memory of Margaret widow of William Carter of Liverpool Who died 9th November 1852 aged 70 years Also of Sarah Beloved wife of William Carter Of Devonshire Place Claughton Who died 26th July 1857 aged 37 years Also of Thomas eldest son of William and Sarah Carter Who died 20th January 1859 Aged 12 years.

(Ref.117) Samuel S. Son of John & Eleanor Lea Died December 8th 1853 aged 3 years Also Louisa Emily Daughter of the above died January 12th 1854 aged 7 years Also Elizabeth Billington Their Grandmother died 27th January 1858 Aged 56 years Also their son Henry died 2nd February 1861 Aged 5 years Also John Lea Father of the above Children who died 31st January 1863 Aged 43 years Also Emily Martha Daughter of the above who died April 23rd 1864 aged 9 years Also Herbert Lea Grandson of the above Who died May 3rd 1879 Aged 2 years & 6 months.

(Ref.119) Sacred To the memory of Mary the beloved wife of Captain James Hookey? R.N. Who departed this life 16th September 1855 Aged 55 years.

(Ref.121) Sacred To the memory of Rebecca Stork Who departed this life July 10th 1857 Aged 20 years Also Edward Griffiths Son of David & Elizabeth Griffiths Who departed this life January 6th 1858 Aged 1 year & 5 months "de Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum" .

(Ref.123) Sacred to the memory of Ward Welch Esq. London Who died August 14th 1856 To great grief Of his widow family and friends Aged 71 years.

(Ref.125) Martha Daughter of the late Joseph Anderton Of Preston The beloved wife of Thomas Wingfield Born May 1st 1820 Died April 15th 1856.


(Ref.405P) In memory of Mary Jane Birnie Born 3rd January 1846 Died 16th January 1863 Also of James Birnie Father of the above who departed this life October 10th 1878 Aged 64 years Also of John third son of the above James Birnie Born 24th February 1855 Died 4th June 1887 Also of Jane wife of James Birnie Born 23rd November 1822 Died 20th November 1889 Also of James Birnie son of the above Died 11th November 1925 Aged 81 years.
(Ref.105) In loving memory of Elsie Died July 7th 1918 aged 3 yrs & 9 months Also Lilie died August 8th 1918 Aged 9 months.

(Ref.107) In loving remembrance of Jennet Relict of Samual Braddock Of Macclesfield Who died February 28th 1853 aged 80 years Also Matilda the loved wife of John Cross Who died August 9th 1856 aged 39 years Also James Cross Who died November 15th 1864 aged 84 years Also Adelade Matilda Daughter of Samuel Braddock and Hannah Cross Who died 1st September 1878 aged 9 months Also the above John Cross who died April 30th 1881 aged 80 years.

(Ref.109) Sacred to the memory of Ann wife of R.M.Hogan Birkenhead and daughter of the late Charles Ainery Esq. Of Little Sutton who died 9th August 1852 Aged 47 Also of Robert Massey Hogan Who died 19th May 1853 Aged 48.

(Ref.111) Sacred To the memory of Jane Conway Who died July 5th 1852 Aged 76 years "When the earth heard me, then blessed me, and when the eye saw me it gave witness to me" Also in memory of John James Conway Aged 47 years Who departed this life October 18th 1863 "be ye ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh".

(Ref.113) Sacred To the memory of Mary Burrow Of Bricke Who departed this life On the 19th August 1852 Aged 60 years.

(Ref.481P) Photo: Sacred to the memory of ELLEN, daughter of the late John BRADLEY, of Colborne Hill in the county of Stafford, born 27th February 1805 died at Birkenhead the 11th October 1870. 'Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours' Rev. xlv ch 13.
(Ref.89) To the memory of James Purdue Lewis Son of M.D. Scholfield Esq. Who died 17th February 1852 Aged 4 months "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such as the Kingdom of God" Also Marianne Caroline Died 23rd September 1854 Aged 14 months "This is God’s host" Also of Gerald Frederick Taylor Bombay Staff Corps, who departed This life August 25th 1863 Aged 37.

(Ref.91) Here are laid The mortal remains of Sarah Elizabeth The dearly loved wife of William Tristram Keightley Who died 18th March 1854 Aged 51 Also of the above William Tristram Keightley Who fell asleep 27th October 1873 Aged 72.

(Ref.97) Here lieth a friend of Jesus, Sarah The beloved daughter of J. & S. Jones Who died on the 1st December 1863 In her 15th year.

(Ref.99) Sacred To the memory of Charles Dunbar Who died 22nd September 1853 Aged 47 years Also of Thomas Reece Who departed this life January 15th 1858 aged 29 years "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" Also John Reece brother of the above Who died 25th February 1867 Aged 54 years "his end was peace" also of William Reece who died 21st May 1871 aged 34 years "in the midst of life we are in death" Also Ann Beloved wife of Charles Reece who died 21st June 1900 Aged 63 years "Peace perfect Peace" Also Charles Reece Who died 21st April 1903 Aged 64 years "at rest forever with the Lord".

(Ref.101) In memory of John Morris Builder for many years In this town Who died December 28th 1868 Aged 55 years.

(Ref.103) In loving memory of Dorothy Beloved daughter of C. & A. Pook Died July 25th 1924 aged 12 days "Suffer Little children to come unto me".


(Ref.489P) In loving memory of JANE CECILIA BETTS, who fell asleep 3rd March, 1872, aged 36 years. 'Them which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him' 1 Thess iv.14. Also in memory of THE REVD HENRY JAMES BETTS, B.A., husband of the above, who fell asleep 6th September, 1876, aged 40 years. 'He hath done all things well' Mark vii.37.
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Sacred to the memory of William Watson who died November 3rd 1845 Aged 35 years.

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Sacred to the memory of George Jones who died February 2nd 1842 aged 67 years. "I shall be satisfied when I awake in the Likeness".

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Sacred to the memory of Mary the beloved and amiable wife of Richard Shaw who departed this life February 8th 183? Aged 53 years. Also rest here the mortal remains of Richard Shaw Husband of the above. He died June 9th 1835 aged 54 years. Here also rest The remains of Mary youngest daughter of the above and beloved wife of Alexander Duncan of Liverpool who died September 2nd 1846.

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Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Orme who departed this life March 9th 1835 Aged 37 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Thomas Grierson who died June 19th 1835 aged 51 years. Also of John Grierson who died December 2nd 1842 aged 25 years. Also William son of the above who died April 18th 1844 Aged 31 years. Also Thomas Grierson who died December 10th 1844 aged 25 years. Also Harriet daughter of the above Thomas Grierson who died 4th August 1852 aged 19 years.

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Sacred to the memory of John Hogg who died 29th June 1877 aged 68 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth relict of the late John Wave who departed this life August 11th 1858 aged 71 years.

(ref.37)
John Horridge Died 24th February 1854 Aged 63 years.

(ref.39)
In loving memory of Elsie Belgium the beloved Daughter of O.L. & S.J. Tyler Who departed this life February 26th 1918 Aged 3 years and 2 weeks.

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Sacred To the memory of John Sykes Who died 5th June 1855 Aged 64 years Also John Alcock Who died 5th February 1873 Aged 53 years Also Mary Ann Alcock Who died 30th September 1882 Aged 62 years.

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Beneath are deposited The remains of Selina Maria Bates Relect of Colonel Thomas Bates of Walton County of Northumberland Who died April 1st 1853 Aged 75 years.

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In memory of Robert Marshall Died 28th October 1846 Aged 75 years Also Edmund P. Marshall Who died 12th August 1849 Aged 27 years Also Charles T. Marshall Who died 19th December 1850 Aged 26 years Also Grace Marshall Who died the 18th April 1852 Aged 67 Years "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord".

(ref.51)
In loving memory of Edward Colman the beloved Child of Arthur and Florence Colman Born 25th May 1808 Died November 23rd 1809.

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Sacred To the memory of Frances Agnus Knyvett Who died December 6th 1851 Aged 5 years.

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In memory of Ruth Outram Died August 24th 1846 Aged 55 years Also of Rebecca Batteson Niece of the above Died February 17th 1859 Aged 39 years.

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In memory of Charles B. Miller He died 18th October 1856 Aged 10 years Also his brother Arthur Ernest Miller Who died 21st March 1861 aged 2 years.

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Sacred To the memory of Elizabeth wife of William Conway Hensman Who died November 12th 1841 Aged 19 years & 7 months "Where I am there shall also my Servant be".

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Sacred in the memory of William Henry Williams Who died July 18th 1844 aged 27 years Also Ann the beloved wife of the above Who died 31st December 1885 Aged 70 years Also Catharine McLoen Williams Died 18th January 1858 Aged 17 years Also Arthur Shingler Died May 3rd 1859 aged 62 years.

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Sleeping in Jesus Here lieth the body of Matilda Smyth daughter of the Late Capt. Smyth of St. Helena Co. Antrim Northern Ireland Who departed this life June 8th 1813 Aged 17 years.

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In loving memory of Caroline O’Donnel who fell Asleep with Jesus February 18th 1841 aged 15 years.

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Sacred To the memory of Jane Holt Who died July 23rd 1840 Aged 51 years She was the daughter of John Holt Esq. Of Crossfield Rochdale.

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In loving memory of John Clement of Liverpool Who departed this life at residence At Tranmere Park 16th March 1872 aged 69 years This sone was erected by his fond Wife who is now coming to rest Here until the resurrection morn Also in memory Of his wife who was Entered here 19th October 1887.

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Sacred To the memory of David Angus eldest son of John Angus Ward Esq. Who died 4th October 1854 Aged 8 years.

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Underearth lie the remains of Mrs Margaret Nabb Evans who departed This life on the 14th January 1854 Aged 75 years Also Emily Martha Brownsworth Granddaughter of the above She died on the 21st January 1851 Aged 4 months Also Margaret Harrison another granddaughter Of the above and wife of Henry M. Miller Of Liverpool Born 6th July 1836 Died 17th June 1861 Also of Joseph Secering Evans Who died on the 4th April 1870 Aged 63 years Also of Mary A. Evans Wife of the above Who died on the 8th January 1876 Aged 56 Years.

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In memory of Mary Welton of South Shields Wife of Isaac Welton who Departed this life 23rd June 1853 Aged 25 years Also of Harriet Bate Welton Daughter of the above who Died 13th April 1854 Aged 17 months.

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Sacred In the memory of William Gay only son of William and Jane Gay Parker Late of Barnstable Devon Who died the 8th March 1853 Aged 15 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Ann Tice wife of John Tice Esq. Late in the 7th Royal Fusiliers Pay Master And acting paymaster General in The Island of Bermuda Late widow of William Cook Esq. Staff Surgeon and Army Medical Inspector Who departed this life deeply Lamented December 25th 1858 Aged 60 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Louisa Elizabeth The beloved and youngest child of Thomas and Bathsheba Smith Of Birkenhead who died at Sheeness 21st May and was entered here 25th May 1861 aged 5 years and 9 months.

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In loving memory of Gladys Thornton Died December 21st 1919 Aged 7 y years Also Rhonia Thornton Died January 18th 1922 Aged 2 years also John aged 9 days.

(ref.87)
Beneath …………….. …..certain hope of………. ……………………………………… …………………………………………. Thomas E Cole Catain in the Royal Navy Who departed this life 21st November 1852 aged 63 years Also Rebecca Jessie Cole Daughter of the above And wife of………………….. Who died on the 21st February 1853 Aged 25 years "Them which ……..us Will God………..with him" Also Janet Dundas Cole 6th Daughter of the above who fell asleep in Jesus January 13th 1856 In the 18th year of her age.

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Sacred to the memory of Mary Smith who departed this life 23rd March 1849 aged 38 years Be ye also ready Also John Smith husband of the above Who died 21st September 1860 aged 67 years Also of Archibald Alexander Smith Of Alexandria and Virginia U.S. Who died 29th October 1869 aged 24 years Also of Reginald Keighly Smith M.A. Vicar of Killinghall Yorkshire 2nd son Of the above John and Mary Smith Who died at Chester 9th January 1904 aged 65 years Also Julia Sarah Smith daughter of the above John and Mary Smith who died November 9th 1905 Aged 65 years.

Monday, May 28, 2007

(Ref.477) Sacred to the memory of LETITIA SPEED of Liverpool, who died the 25th of January, 1828, aged 37 years. Sacred to the memory of MARTHA SPEED, daughter of William and Martha Speed, (late of Overton, Flintshire) who died July the 7th, 1828, aged 15 years. 'Pause by this stone, ye thoughtless and ye gay, And if ye can, as thoughtless pass away, Beneath it lies youth, loveliness and worth, Too fair, too good, to linger long on earth, Tho' short her days, by Jesus' spirit taught For peace and pardon, through his blood she saught. He saw that storms around her path might rise, And call'd her hence, to calmer, purer skies. Reader, seek thou the grace to Martha given, Then death to thee, will be the gate of Heaven.'
(Ref.475) Sacred to the memory of ANNE HOLDFOOD, of Malpas, who died the 28th of April, 1824, aged 39 years.

(Ref.485) In memoriam, EIRENE MARY, the much loved daughter of the Rev. G.D. & Mrs OAKLEY Born March 12, 191 0, fell asleep Feb. 7, 191 1. 'Of such is the kingdom of Heaven'

(Ref.487) In loving memory of SARAH JANE HIDE, died September 17th, 1926, in her 80th year. Also WALTER, beloved husband of Ethel, died 3rd Dec. 1957, aged 76 years.

(Ref.491) Sacred to the memory of BETTY, the beloved wife of George MAJOR, of Bridport, Dorsetshire, who died 29th February, 1872, aged 72 years.

(Ref.495) In affectionate remembrance of MARTHA, the beloved wife of Thomas DEXTER, who departed this life May 4th, 1880, aged 53 years. Also of THOMAS DEXTER, who departed this life March 22nd 1890, in his 66th year. 'We all do fade as a leaf' Also ADA WORTHINGTON, eldest and beloved daughter of the above, who died January 27th, 1896, in her 32nd year 'Her loss we mourn'.

(Ref.505) To the memory of Mr JOHN JONES, stationer of Pool Lane, Liverpool, who died Oct 9th 1810, aged 55, at Holt Hill in this County 'Each pensive hour shall thee restore, For thee the ... ar he duly shed, Belov'd till life can charm no more, And mourn'd till pity's self be dead.'

(Ref.507) Sacred to the memory of JOHN ASPINALL, of Birkenhead who died Dec 26th, 1842, aged 55 years. Also of CHARLOTTE, his wife, who departed this life 27 June, 1856, aged 71 years. Also of JOHN JAMES ASPINALL, grandson of the above, who died on April 11th , 1901, aged 53 years. Also of ISABELLA, third daughter of Henry KELSALL and Margaret ASPINALL, who died June 17th, 1936, aged 79 years. 'Blessed are the pure in heart'

(Ref.515) Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH, relict of Thomas LEE, who departed from this life March 16th 1864. "In sure and certain hope of a joyful resurrection". Also of MARY GREGORY, sister of the above, who departed from this life April 11th 1869 "She sleeps in jesus" Also of THOMAS LEE, ELIZABETH LEE, and ELIZABETH GREGORY, whose remains were removed from St Nicholas Churchyard, Liverpool, 29th August, 1884. Also JEMIMA GREGORY LEE, daughter of the above Thomas and Elizabth Lee. Born 4th January, 1830, Died 17th June 1906. 'Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners'.

(Ref.453) In memory of LETITIA MARY, daughter of Thos & Mary Anne FRY, who died 18th Sept. 1849, aged 1 year & 10 months. Also of GEORGE TURVILLE, their eldest son, who died 3rd July 1857, aged 16 years. Also of THOMAS FRY, father of the above, who died 4th June, 1864, aged 48 years. Also of MARY ANNE, wife of the above named Thomas Fry, who died 29th Oct. 1889, aged 68 years. 'Being justified by faith we have peace with God through Our Lord Jesus Christ' Rom. v.1.

(Ref.435) Sacred to the memory of HENRY, the fourth beloved son of Henry and Lucinda BROOKE, of Coolock House in County Dublin, Ireland, who fell asleep in Jesus January 30th, 1856, aged 29 years. Loved and admired by all who knew him. 'if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him' 1 Thess iv.14. Also of the above LUCINDA BROOKE, who died November 18th, 1860. 'He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.' Psalm xxiii.2. Also of ANNA MARIA, sister of the above Henry, and daughter of the above Lucinda BROOKE, who died July 20th, 1871. 'To me to die is gain' Phil. i.21. Also of JOSEPH WILSON son of the above Lucinda, and brother of the above Henry and Anna Maria BROOKE, who died April 1st 1872. "There the weary be at rest" Job iii.17.

(Ref.415) In memory of RICHARD LEE who departed this life September 23, 1782, aged 47 years. Also MARY, his wife, who died Aug. 3rd 1784, aged 52 years. Also ANN, the wife of Wm. THOMPSON of Liverpool and daughter of Richard and Mary Lee, died August 16 1794, aged 36 years.Also ALICE LEE, daughter of Richard and Mary Lee, who died August 23rd 1836, aged 72 years.Also of LYDIA LEE, daughter of the said Richd and Mary Lee, who departed this life July 31, 1840, aged 63 years. Also of MARY LEE, daughter of the said Richard and Mary Lee, who died April 25, 1841, aged 70 years. Also of ELIZABETH LEE, sister of the above died Oct. 5th 1842, aged 75 years.

Thursday, April 19, 2007




(Ref.P493)
In affectionate rememberance of WILLIAM AUGUSTUS NELSON, who departed this life July 4th, 1879, aged 62 years. 'Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: even so saith the spirit, for they rest from their labours' Also JANE, formerly wife of the above, and widow of William NORTON, of Darlaston, Staffordshire, who died October 24th, 191 0, aged 85 years. A faithful wife and loving mother' In loving rememberance of ANN JANE, only and beloved daughter of William and Jane NELSON, who departed this life, January 27th, 1876, aged 4 years and 9 months.'Thou are not lost our precious one, Not lost but gone before, and waitest now to welcome us, upon that blissful shore.'
(Ref.299) Sacred to the memory of Capt. James Moddrel who departed this life March 11th 1864 aged 60 years Also of Henry Thompson Son of the above Who died at New York USA April 25th 1878 Aged 38 years. Also of James William Grandson of the above who was Drowned at Chittigong (India) November 12th 1881 aged 18 years Also of Susanna The dearly loved wife of the above Who departed this life February 2nd 1882 Aged 71 years "this stone was erected by H.T.Moddrel"

(Ref.295) Sacred to the memory of Thomas Speirs who departed this life 11th January 1864 aged 37 years Also Ann (Annie) relict of the above Who entered in to her rest 12th February 1901 In her 74th year Also Elizabeth Alice Griffiths Niece and adopted daughter (1866) of the above Ann Spiers And youngest daughter of the John & Elizabeth Griffiths of Manchester Born 29th June 1862 Died 3rd June 1940 "I Know that my Redeemer lieth"

(Ref.147) Underlieth the mortal Remains of Edward Mathews of Birkenhead Who died the 13th March 1855 Aged 79 years Also Margaret wife of John Jones Late of Liverpool Who died the 18th May 1858 aged 85 years Also the above John Jones Who died October 21st 1865 Aged 85 years.



(Ref.LD573). Dear memory of, the children of, Frank & Ada Brindley, Charlie died 16th January 1889 aged 8 months. Reggie, died 20th December 1894 aged 5 months. Arthur died 30th June 1896 aged 11 months.(Picture)

(Ref.325) Sacred to the memory of Henry Williams Who entered into rest 11th January 1867 Aged 75 years Also his beloved wife Annabella Williams Who departed this life on the 16th December 1868 Aged 60 years Also of Mary Cellatey Who entered into rest 25th December 1894 Aged 80 years Also Margaret Ellen Beloved wife of Henry Williams Junr. Who entered into rest on the 27th March 1921 aged 77 years Also Henry Williams Beloved husband of the above Who passed away September 26th 1925 Aged 79 years

(Ref.315) In loving memory of Captain John Fuller The beloved husband of Barbara Fuller Who departed this life August 24th 1916 Aged 35 years Also Horatio John Fuller Only son of the above Who was buried at Santos March 16th 1913 aged 27 years Also of Barbara Price Fuller Beloved wife of the above Captain John Fuller Who departed this life February 14th 1932 Aged 75 years.

(Ref.311) Sacred to the memory of James Doyle Who died 14th January 1864 Aged 62 years Also of Mary Fourth daughter of James & Belinder Doyle Who died on the 4th January 1866 In her 14th year "the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away" Also of Robert Hetherington Son of James & Elizabeth Doyle And grandson of the above James Doyle Died on the 12th August 1867 Aged 6 months.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Samuel Spencer RN HMS Victory


(ref.LAN435) Sacred to the memory of Samuel Spencer Esq. Lieut.RN. who departed this life December 19th 1850 Aged 71 years also Charlotte Matilda Spencer second daughter of the above who departed this life March 6th 1870.

Samuel Spencer born abt 1779 in Halifax, Yorkshire, was present at the Battle of Trafalgar on board HMS Victory. Ship’s pay book number (SB 866) 20th August 1804 to 4th November 1805: Rank Master’s Mate. Discharged 4th November 1805 Queen for Phoebe. (National Archives Catalogue Ref.ADM 36/15900)

On the 1851 Census (HO107/ 2174; Folio: 72; Page: 38) his dau. Charlotte Spencer is living in “Greenbank” Poplar Road Oxton, Birkenhead. She was born abt 1809 in Scotland. By 1861 (RG9/ 2647; Folio: 36; Page: 10) she is living with her Sister Louisa Varles at 7 Enfield Terrace, Claughton Birkenhead.

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