Hastings All Saints Memorial Inscriptions

Originally Transcribed in book form By Alfred Ridley Bax, Esq, F.S.A in 1896. We thought it important and useful to transcribe them for researchers here.

This is still a work in progress. We haven’t completed them all yet.

1. Tablet on N. wall outside: “Sacred to the Memory of Ann wife of Henry Mann Esq of London who died at Hastings March 21^st 1823 In the 32^nd Year of her Age.”

2. Tablet (all Roman caps.) near the foregoing: “Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth youngest daughter of Thomas Crafer Esq’. who departed this life the 9^th of July 1826 Aged 19 years.”

3. Flat stone over vault, beginning: “In Memory of Mrs Ann Steers Late of Sloane Square Chelsea who departed this Life at Hastings 23^rd September 1822. Aged 4/78 Years.”

4. Railed Vault (all Roman caps.): ‘‘Sacred to the memory of John Acton who was born in this Parish 1^st Sept 1775 and who departed this life 18 Jan. 1847 truly and deeply lamented also of Elizabeth his wife daughter of Samuel and Sarah Mercer of East Farleigh Kent who died at Teston January 11. 1855 aged 81 and of John Theobald Studd Acton their youngest son who was born at Ipswich July 12. 1815 and died in London December 15. 1836.”

5. H.S.: “To the memory of Anna Frances wife of the Rev William Drury who died September 12^th 1827 Aged 29 Years.”

6. Square tomb, with urn on top, railed (all Roman caps.). On the west side: “The mortal remains of Eliza the beloved wife of Lieu^t. Beazely. R.N. are buried here. she departed this life 30^th Oct. a.p. 1823 Aged 24 Years. their infant daughter Emma followed her mother Nov^r. 4^th A.D. 1828 Aged 16 days.”

7. H.S.: “In memory of Thos. and Jane Son and Daughter of Stephen and Jane Bou. . . . ^er (sic) Thos. died Jan. the 13 1761 Aged 1 month. Jane died Feb. the 13 1763 Aged 9 months.” (Two lines of poetry.)

8. H.S. (much worn): “Here Lyeth y^e Body of Elizabeth y^e Wife of Tho . . . Barry Who . . . . November ye . . . day in 1743 Aged 46 Years.”

9. Double H.S. In Memory of Tho^s Barry. He Died the 11^th of June 1775. Aged 43 Years. Also James their Son He Died the 3^rd (5^th) of Sept. 1756. Aged 3 Months. In Memory of Hannah the Wife of Thos Barry She died the 7^th of Nov^r. 1779. Aged 44 Years. Also Mary their Daughter She Died the 6^th of Sept. 1770. Aged 1 Year.
In Memory of Hannah the Wife Thos Barry. She Died the 7^th of Nov^r. 1779. Aged 44

10. H.S. Cherub’s head and festoons: “In memory of John Barry who departed this Life Feb. the 10^th 1786 Aged 22 Years.”

11. H.S.: “In memory of Elizabeth the wife of M^r. John Gibson Who Departed this Life the 11 of January 1781 Aged . . . Years.”

12. H.S. (all caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Richard Chandler who died on the 21^st January 1842 Aged 69 years. Also Mary his wife who died on the 25^th February 1834 aged 52 years and of Ann and Edwin who died in their infancy.”

13. Ledger: “Here Lieth Interred the Body of Jone the Wife Of Henery (sic) Cowen who departed this Life December the 7^th Anno Dom. 1699. Aged 57 Years.”

14. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Rachel the wife of Quarter-master Lewis of the 8^th or King’s Reg who departed this Life Oct 7 1800 Aged 20 Years.”

15. H.S.: “In Memory of Susan first Wife of John Campbell who Died September 15^th 1824 Aged 22 Years Also near this Stone lies Philadelphia Daughter of William and Philadelphia Campbell who Died Feby 1^st 1797 Aged 1 Year.”

16. H.S. (Latin inscription) : “Quam obiem vigilate quando quidem diem in horam nescis qua. . . . filius hominis. These Stones was (sic) Erec^ted By Tho. Wimble 1735.”

17. H.S. Crossbones and hour glass very rudely carved: “In memory of Tho^s Adams who departed this Life the 23^rd of Dec^r. 1776 Aged 73 Years. Also Ann his Wife who died the 9^th of Ja . . . 1774 Aged 61 Years.”

18. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Thomas Adams who departed this life the 29^th of June 1823 Aged 73 Years. Also Ann his wife who departed this life the 8^th of March 1834 Aged 68 years.”

19. HS. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Mary Whiting who died 8 March 1851 aged 72 Years Also Johana Southcote who died October 1838 Aged 62 Years.”

20. H.S. (all Roman caps.) : “This stone is raised by an affectionate Sister to the memory of Ann Prowting late of Guildford Surrey who died January 18^th 1824 deeply lamented.”

21. H.S. Ornamental scroll work above: “Here Lieth the Body of James Wimble & also Ann his wife He died Febry the 8^th 1704 Aged 43 Years She died May the 23- 1734 Aged 73 Years.”

22. H.S.: “In memory of Elizabeth D…. Tho & Elizabeth Ingham She departed this Life Nov: 30. 183 . . Aged 12 Years Also In memory of Eliz. . . . Ann Leigh Dormer She departed this Life Jan 16^th 1820 Aged 32 Years. They sleep in Jesus.”

23. H.S.: “Here lieth y^e Body of Priscilla Daughter of James & Ann Wimble (wife of Joseph Wait) She Died Sept ye 5. 1721 Aged 31 Years Memento Mori.”

24. H.S. Curious grinning cherub’s head above: “In Memory of John Wimble who departed this Life Feb. . . . Aged — 7 Years.”

25. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Mary Breach who departed this life March 26^th 1845 In her 79^th Year also Charlotte Breach who departed this life May 2^nd 1852 in her 77^th Year.”

26. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of John Haryett died October the 28^th 1795; Aged 85 Years Also Hannah Wife (sic) of Christopher Haryett died March 17^th 1832.” (Rest sunk.)

27. H.S.: “In Memory of John Standix He departed this Life the 5^th (3^rd) Mar….” (Rest sunk.)

28. HS.: “In Memory of Hannah the Wife of John Standex She d ….”

29. H.S.: (much sunk): “In memory of Will Son of Tho- and Ann Standex.”

30. H.S.: “In memory of Rachel widow of Captn F. G. Gardner. R.N. who died at Fairlight Sept^r 14. 1813.”

31. H.S. against N.W. of Church (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Charles Amoore who departed this life October 31^st 1804 Aged 46 Years also Mary Amoore Widow of the above died August 20^th 1834 Aged 82 Years and also near this spot lies their Son George Amoore died March 18^th 1822 Aged 34 Years.”

32. Flat stone, inscription worn.

33. H.S.: “In memory of Ann Phillips who died 24 Dec 1831 Aged 71 (or 74) Years.”

34. H.S.: “Erected to the memory of Henry Pryer who died 27^th April 1820 Aged 32 Years Also Hester his Wife who died 1^st June 1813 Aged 42 Years They died much respected. He was a kind Husband and a good son. and a loving Brother Also the mother of Henry Pryer who died 16^th May 1824. Aged 80 Years.”

35. H.S., all surface flaked off. Footstone: “ME.B. 1810.”

36. H.S., close to the tower: “Sacred to the Memory of John Archdeacon Son of John and Ann Archdeacon who departed this Life June 5^th 1820 Aged 9 Years.”

37. Flat stone, against N. wall: “Her …. Interred The Body of …. Wife of Henry Cowen Departed this Life December The 7^th Born 1699. Aged —7 Years.”

38. H.S. (two cherubs’ heads): “In memory of Jane and Sarah Daughters of John and Jane Feast died April 6^th ….. died May ….”

39. H.S.: “M^r John McIntosh of the Grand Caicos one of the Bahama Islands died 5^th June 1817. Aged —9 Years.”

40. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “To the memory of Richard Bean Esq who while bathing near this place was unfortunately drowned on the 24^th of June 1817 in the twenty sixth year of his age his splendid talents and social virtues justly endeared him to his family and friends. and as a testimonial of affection to his memory and affliction for his loss his brother and sister have inscribed this tablet (sic).”

41. Railed high tomb (all Roman caps.). On coved top (S. side): “Sacred to the memory of William Scrivens Banker and for many years a jurat and Alderman of this Corporation who died Jan^ry 13. 1844 aged 71 universally regretted. On the side of tomb (same side): “Also of Ann, Widow of the above William Scrivens and eldest daughter of William and Ann Gill- who died November 5^th 1863, Aged 87.” No further inscription.

42. High altar tomb. In the north panel (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of William Gill of this place Banker who died November 16^th 1831: aged 82 Years Also of Ann his wife who died June 28^th 1848 in the 97^th Year of her Age.” In the W. panel: “Also John Gill died 16^th July 1823 Aged 32.” In the E. panel: ‘Also George Gill
died 18^th July 1807 Aged 23.” In the S. panel: “Also of James Gill youngest Son of William and Ann Gill who died at Sydney New South Wales September 12^th 1874, aged 80 Years. Likewise of Jane his wife, who died at the same place January 19^th 1864 aged 70 Years.”

43. H.S. Ornamental writing, sunk, design of two roses, one just broken from stem: “‘Thy will be done.’ In affectionate remembrance of John Bevins who died at Hastings March 24^th 1844. Aged 52 Years also Martha wife of the above. died April 21^st 1851. Aged 52 Years. Also William Son of the above Died May 10^th 1848 Aged 22 Years also Alfred son of the above who died February 6^th 1849 Aged 16 Years also Elizabeth Ellen daughter of the above Died April 26^th 1824 Aged 2 Years Also Mary Elizabeth daughter of the above Died 13^th March 1838 Aged 11 months.”

44. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “To the memory of Harriet eldest daughter of Samuel Richards Dixon and Sarah his wife who died July 18^th 1827, Aged 6 years.”

45. H.S. (sunk): “Here Lieth the Body of Rachel Gowe . . . the Wife of John Gower who departed this Life Sep^t. 2. 1762 Aged 64 ….”

46. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Edward Elphick who departed this life. … Aged 31 Years Also Sarah Elphick …. Also William Elphick …. of the above who departed this Life April 182….. Aged 16 Years And also Sarah Harris daughter of the above . . . . Harris who departed this Life…. Aged…. Years.” Footstone: “E.E. 1800, S.E. 1838. W.E. 1827. S.H. 1823.”

47. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Mary Elphick who died July 27^th 1817, Aged 26 Years.” (Lines.)

48. H.S.: “In memory of Mary the Wife of William Hall who departed the Life February 16^th 1805 Aged 30 Years. Also William their Son who died in his Infancy.”

49. H.S., near W. of Church: “Sacred to the Memory of Harriet the wife of T. A. Collins and daughter of W. & Ann Edwards. who departed this Life July 13 (?15^th) 1841 or 1844 Aged 35 Y….”

50. H.S.: “In Memory of George Simpson Master Mariner Burlington Yorkshire died August 24^th 1809 Aged 26 Years”

51. H.S.: “In memory of Henry Mercer Mockford Late of Brighton Sussex (Fisherman) who was unfortunately Drowned the 12^th Day of March 1806 Aged 49 Years.”

52. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Ann Wife of John Breach who died April 1^st 1822 Aged 54 Years ‘Wherefore he saith Awake thou, that Sleepest and arise from the Dead and Christ shall give thee light’ — Ephes. Chap v. Ver 14. Also of Edward Wallis Son of Ann Breach who died March 8^th 1822. Aged 27 Years.”

53. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Susannah second wife of John Breach who died 14^th July 1843 Aged 45 Years. ‘Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.’ Rev. chap. xiv; ver 13.”

54. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Mary Ann wife of Richard Gallop Jun who departed this life the 12^th May 1840 Aged 28 years The children of the (sic) elect sister greet thee also the above Richard Gallop (who died at Hull) November 18^th 1869 Aged 55 years.”

55. HS. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of John Betts who died 5^th December 1850 Aged 49 years.”

56. High tomb, on top: “Delia Manington wife of Thomas Manington Daughter of James and Elizabeth Wenham of Hastings Died July 26^th 1828 Aged 17 Years.” In the S. panel: “In Memory of Elizabeth the wife of James Wenham Sen^r who departed this Life on the 13^th of March 1818 Aged 69 Years.” In the E. panel: “Also of Elizabeth Wenham Daughter of James Wenham Sen^r and Elizabeth his Wife who Departed this Life on the 24^th day of Oct^r 1830 Aged 60 Years.” In the N. panel: “In memory of James Wenham Sen^r who departed this Life on the 11^th Feby 1826 Aged 77 Years.” In the W. panel: “Also Eliz^h. Bourner her Mother who is buried near this Spot.”

57. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Timothy Curtis of Saint Paul’s Church Yard London died Sep. 24. 1810 Aged 46 Years.”

58. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Thomas Morfee Sen^r late freeman of the Town who died the 13^th January 1848; Aged 77 Years.”

59. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Mary Morfee wife of Thomas Morfee Sen^r who departed this Life January 10^th 1811 aged 36 Years, Also Thomas Morfee Son of the above who Died at Liverpool April 29^th 1837…. ” (Sunk.)

60. H.S. (all Roman caps.) : “Sacred to the memory of Thomas Son of Tho and Sarah Morfee who departed this Life the… day of Nov^r 1829. aged 4 years and 4 months also Judith Harriot daughter of…. Sarah Morfee.”

61. Flat stone, broken, evidently ledger: ” …. Lyeth Interred The Body of …. r. Broodbrodg. who Departed this Life november (sic) The 18 Anno: Dom: 1700. Aged 54 Years.”

62. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Ellen Daughter of Tho^s and Mary Morfee who died March….”

63. H.S.: “Beneath this Spot are interred the Remains of Francis Barrs Lieutenant of His Majesty’s Ship Hyperion who died at Ecclesbourne in the Parish of Fairlight much respected and deeply regretted. the 27^th of July 1826 Aged 35 Years. Leaving a Widow (by whom this Stone is erected) and an Infant Daughter.”

64. H.S., surface flaked off; words can, I think, be discerned: “M…. (the wife of) Will…. Morfee who departed this Life Nov^r.”

65. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth the wife of Thomas Morfee who died 2nd Sept. 1846. aged 35 Years.”

66. H.S., marked “M.C.”

67. H.S.: “In memory of Mary the Wife of.” (Rest sunk.)

68. H.S.: “Here Lyeth y^e Body of Ele. . beth y^e wife of William Studman who depar(ted) this Life.”

69. Double HS.: Here lies the Body. of Eliz, the of wife of Will Studman who Died April….^th 1735 Aged 33(?) Years (Some lines below.) …. of William Studman …. Died May 23 1760 Ag… 66 Years.

70. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Sarah daughter of Thomas and Sarah Lock who died 10^th Oct^r. 1849 Aged 15 Years also of two children . . . . Alfred and Eliza who died in their infancy.” (Eight lines of illegible poetry.)

71. H.S.: “To the Memory of Thomas Dunn who died Jan. 20. 1817 Aged 45 Years.”

72. H.S.: “In Memory of Thomas Dunn who departed this life 19^th August 1793; Aged 52 Years Also Sarah his Wife who Departed this Life 28^th January 1832 Aged 87 Years.”

73. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of George Dunn who died Nov. 17^th 1804 Aged 30 Years.”

74. H.S.: “In memory of Elizabeth, wife of William Morfee Jun^r who Died 4^th June 1807; Aged 40 Years Also Robert Dunn Morfee Son of Elizabeth and William Morfee who died 3^rd Dec^r 1806. Aged 6 weeks.”

75. HS.: “Harriet Walford Daughter of Thomas and Mary Walford of Boulton Street, Piccadilly Obit 26^th of Sept^r. 1800 Aged 4 Months and 9 days.”

76. H.S., worn: “Sacred to the memory of William Betts (? Beeby) Son of Will^m & Mary Betts (?) . . . . who departed this Life… Beeby….”

77. H.S.: “In Memory of John Phillip of London died July…. 1801 Aged —7 Years.”

78. H.S.: “In Memory of Mary the wife of Richard Rofe. who departed this Life Dec. the 21^st 1809 Aged 66 Years.” (Four lines of poetry.) “Also Richard Rofe died September 20. 1815 Aged 69 Years.”

79. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Mary wife of Joseph Powell who departed this Life May 7. 1816 Aged 73 (or 5) Years. Also at this Spot the remains of two Grand Daughters Elizabeth Troutbeck who died July 29. 1809. Aged 2 Years and 7 months. and Harriet Troutbeck who died Dec. 28 1821 Aged 11 months.”

80. H.S. Masonic symbols. Scroll bearing words: “Omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent,” with representation of an eye issuing from clouds, with the words: “It not gaoto; Sacred to the memory of William Edwards who died 29^th March 1842 Aged 85 Years. “Fear God and keep his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.” Erected by the brethren of the Derwent Lodge of Freemasons in grateful remembrance of his zealous services for a period of forty Years A.L. 5848.”

81. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “In memory of Mary the wife of M^r Thomas Stacey who departed this life October the 9^th 1794 Aged 33 Years. Also Lucy daughter of W^m and Ann Edwards died April 29^th 1819 Aged 22 years. ‘Afflictions sore, &c.’”

82. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “In memory of Joseph Edwards who died May 19. 1809 aged 72 Years Also of Martha his wife who died Sept…. 1883. Aged…. years.”

83. H.S.: “In Memory of John Aker who departed this life September 6. 1813 (?) Aged 43 Years. Also near this place lieth Sarah Daughter of John & Elizabeth Aker Aged 9 month (sic).”

84. H.S.: “John Hide died April 28^th 1802 Aged 38 Years.”

85. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “In memory of George Sargent who died July 16^th 1819 Aged 31. Years. Also Frances his beloved wife who died March 24^th 1816. Aged 30 years Also Elizabeth Ann daughter of the above who died May 8^th 1809. Aged 4 months Also George Sargent their son who died Sept 30^th 1869 Aged 39 years Interred at Hastings Cemetery.”

86. H.S.: “In memory of Edward Thatcher died 27 March 1767; Aged 40 Years. also Elizabeth Thatcher died 30 August 1785 Aged 58 Years. also Richard Hall died 30 Jan^ry. 1765 Aged 77 Years. Also Joan wife of the above died 19 Feb^ry. 1772 Aged 81 Years also Elizabeth wife of the late George Wingham. R.N. died 21^st March 1845.”

87. Flat stone, blue marble, probably a ledger: “Here lyeth the Body of Eliza^h Sargent wife of Robt Sargent who departed this Life Nov. 30. 173.. in the 40^th Year of her Age Also Here lyeth the Body of Constance the wife of Robt Sargent who departed this Life Feb …. 1741. in the 32^nd Year of her Age. Also Here Lyeth the Body of Rob^t Sargent who departed this Life Sep^t 9^th 1747. Aged 48 Years Also the Bodies of Twelve of his children.” (Four lines of smaller type.)

88. Flat stone (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Mary Wife of Henry Bean who died April 18. 1822 Aged 72 Years ‘Afflictions sore, &c.’ Also Henry Bean who died July 5^th 1831 Aged 79 Years “A few swiftly fleeting years, All that now in bodies live, Quit like me this vale of tears, Their righteous sentence to receive.” “Also Mary Enefer daughter of the above-named Henry Bean and Mary his wife who died 17 August 1848 Aged 61 or 64 Years.” Flat stone, with letters, probably a footstone: “M.B. 1822. H.B. 1831. (sic) H.B. 1848.”

89. Flat stone: “In Memory of Eliz^th Barns She died the 9^th of Feb^y. 1794 Aged 72 Years.”

90. Flat stone: “S.B. 1795.”

91. Flat stone: “Here lieth the Body of Sarah wife of Edward Hall She Departed this Life Feb 5^th. 1741. She left Issue one Daughter Sarah Hall. Mors omnibus Communis.”

92. Flat stone (all Roman caps.): “In memory of Henry Thwaites who departed this life Febry 1818. aged 65 Years Also Hannah his wife who departed this life …. May 1823 Aged 74 Years. Also…. H. Lulham…. the above…. 6^th 1844…. Years.”

93. Flat blue stone: “Here lies interred the Body of M^r Jeremiah Thwaites…. and Mary his wife …. Who departed…. He left W …. Also lieth ….”

94. Flat stone “In memory of Henry Son of Thos. and Joanna Thwaites(?) . . . . who died March the 7. 1788 Aged 19 Years ‘With Patience sore long time I bore Physicians were in vain, &c.'”

95. Flat blue stone: “Beneath this Tomb are Interred the Remains of Rachel Thwaites wife of Thomas Thwaites who died October 30^th 1821. Aged 56 (or 76) Years the above named Thomas Thwaites. He died 12^th August 1833. Aged 66 Years.”

96. Cracked blue stone: “Beneath this Stone are interred the remains of Joanna Thwaites wife of . . . . Thwaites who died March 20.1797. Aged 56 or 36 Years…. October 22. 18…” (Some words not legible.)

97. Flat H.S.: “Mary Plant (?) Died Sept. 1. 1829. Aged 6.. Years.” Lines of poetry (?). “Also the remains of Jeremiah and Martin Thwaites are deposited in this grave.”

98. Flat stone: “Ann Sansum (?) March 12. 1800. Aged 83 Years. Elizabeth Thatcher died July 13. 1749. Aged 37 Years.”

99. Not readable.

100. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Richard Samuel White (of Lincoln’s Inn London) who died at Hastings May 29^th 1817. Also of Ann his widow Born H…iggis (?) 28^th April 1760. who died at the House of her eldest Son Richard Samuel ….”

101. H.S.: “In Memory of Richard Cossens Jun. He died July…. 1799.; Aged ….” (More very much worn and quite illegible.)

102. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of M^r James Shiells Wilkes R.A. He departed this Life Dec 17. 1823 Aged 21 years.”

103. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Mary Maria Selway Daughter of James Selway Esq. of London who departed this Life at this place on the 3^rd day of May 1817 in her Sixteenth Year.” (Lines of poetry worn.)

104. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of M^rs Sarah Carter widow late of the City of Bristol who departed this Life January 6^th 1817 Aged 82 Years. By her affectionate Daughter.”

105. H.S.: “In Memory of Elizabeth, wife of M^r Joseph Elliott (Late Quarter Master of the Royal Artillery) who died 9^th Dec^r. 1824 Aged 57. Years. Also of the above named M^r Joseph Elliott who Died 5^th March 1825 Aged 60 Years.”

106. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of John Colwell son of Edward and Ann (?) Colwell. who…. 1816 Aged 20 Years.”

107. H.S.: “In Memory of Mary wife of William Pickardes(?) who departed this Life May the 29. 1763 Aged 55 or 53 Years. Also Thomas their son who departed this Life Aug. the 20. 1756. Aged 18 or 13 Years.”

108. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Here lie the mortal remains of Samuel Moffatt Gent of Inch in the County of Down Ireland who died at Hastings …. of December 1826 Aged …. Years.”

109. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Henry Wingfield who departed this life Jan^y. 1^st 1854 aged 64 years. and of Elizabeth his wife and daughter of William and Mary Ransom who departed this life February 9. 1834. Aged 40 years. Of Mary their daughter died 1840 aged 18 years and of three children John George and Eliza.”

110. H.S.: ‘Sacred to the Memory of . . . . Children of Thomas and A…. Joye or Toye(?) …. Ann died… . 1816. Aged 19 or 10 months. Thomas died . . . . February 1820. Aged 2 Years. Montagu died 21^st January 1821. Aged 14 Days And Julia Sophia. Died…. April 1828, Aged 11 Months.” Footstone: “J.S.J. 1823 M.J. 1821 T.J 1826 A.J. 1840.”

111. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “In memory of Nicholas Harrison Wimble who died Dec. 20^th 1842 Aged 63 Years Also near this spot lie two children who died in their infancy. Also Emma Wimble daughter of the above who died October 4^th 1848 Aged 20 years.”

112. Flat stone, railed (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of John Edmonds Esq^r. late of Conduit Street, Hanover Square London who departed this life January 26^th 1847 Also Harriet Edmonds wife of the above interred in a private vault at the Westminster Brompton Cemetery Middlesex who departed this life February 14^th 1852.”

113. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of M^r. Joseph Hannay who died on the 3^rd day of June 1842 aged 88 years Also of Kitty, his wife who died on the 20^th day of February 1854; Aged 87 Years.”

114. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “In memory of Thomas Manington who died 30^th June 1797 Aged 59 Years. Of Mary his wife who died 27^th Oct^r. 1821 aged 70 years. Of Sarah their daughter wife of Edmund Richardson who died 24^th April 1852 Aged 66 years And of John Manington their son who died 20 Oct^r 1853 Aged 72 years.”

115. H.S.: “In Memory of Eli^th Daugh^r. of Thos & Mary Maningt^on (sic) who died April 6^th 1789. Aged 33 Years. Also one son who died in his Infancy Feb. 6^th 1789. “Dry up those tears, weep no more, We are not lost, but gone before”. “Also Near this Place lies the Body of Hannah Hedgecock Sister of John & Mary Manington who died Oc^r 21^st 1789 Aged 50 Years.”

116. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Mary Ann wife of John Bayley Jun who departed this life on the 18^th December 1821 Aged 37 Years. Also near this Spot lie 2 Sons viz: John Bayley who died Dec^r 16^th 1817 Aged 2 Years & 5 Months And George Sargent Bayley who died May 22^nd 1819 Aged 1 Year & 5 months.” Back of stone: “In memory of Two Sons of John and Mary Bayley viz: John Richard Died 18^th August 1825 Aged 3 months and Frederick Died 27^th September 1829 Aged 18 months.”

117. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Mary the wife of John Baldock who departed this Life December the 3^rd 1813 Aged 37 Years. Also Elizabeth Daughter of John & Mary Baldock Aged 16 weeks.”

118. H.S., shell and leaves: “In Memory of Ann the Wife of John Sargent Jun^r who Died Sep^r 10^th 1768 Aged 57 Years.”

119. Wooden rail: “Elizabeth Sargent Died Jan^y 7^th 1817 Aged 80 Years.” Back of same: “John Sargent Died March 22^nd 1798 Aged 61 Years.”

120. H.S.: “In memory of Thomas Son of Edward & Mary Burchett who died February 22^nd 1825 Aged 48. Also of Mary their Daughter who died 25^th April 1836 Aged 61 Years. and widow of the late Nicholas Wingfield who was unfortunately drowned at sea on the 18^th Feb 1807 Aged 31 Years.”

121. H.S., much obliterated; curious skull and crossbones: “Near this Place lies Ann the Wife of John S…. who departed this Life the …. March 1789 …. Aged …. Years.”

122. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Edward Burchatt who died on the 19^th of October 1837 aged 87 Years. Also of Mary his Wife who died on the 30^th of June 1810. aged 67 Years.”

123. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of George Colbran who departed this life Dec^r 10^th 1853. Aged 35 “The Lord who lifts our comforts high, And sinks them to the grave; He gave and blessed be His name, He takes but what He gave.”

124. H.S. (All Roman caps.): “Sacred to the Memory of Ann Wife of Paul Phillips who died 16^th May 1811 aged 40 years “In the midst of life we are in death.” Also Paul Phillips who died 25^th August 1820 Aged 64 Years. “O Lord I come unto Thy ear, Thy face I dare not see, Without Thy Son I am undone, Dear Jesus, plead for me. “Also three children, who died in their Infancy.”

125. H.S., urn and drapery; on base of former “Juventa.” “In memory of Thomas Son of William & Fanny Vennall who died March 21^st 1822. Aged 4 Years.”

126. H.S., a star with five points: “Sacred to the Memory of Geo^e Austin Obit 26^th (or 16^th) April 1822 Aetat 46 Years.”

127. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Ann Wife of William Standen who after a life of the most active Benevolence and truly Christian Charity; died 17^th of June 1816 Aged 53.
“Time rolls his ceaseless Course, the race of yore, Who danced our infancy upon their knee, And told our marvelling childhood legends store, Of their strange ventures happ’d by land or sea, How are they blotted from the things that be; How few, all weak and wither’d of their force Wait, on the verge of dark eternity. Like stranded wrecks the tide returning hoarse, To sweep them from our sight; time rolls his ceaseless course.”

128. H.S.: “Here lies the Body of John Thatcher. Died April the …. 1735 Aged 71 (or 74) Years. Also Here lies Ann his Wife who Departed this Life Sep…..” (Sunk.)

129. High tomb, on top: “Sacred to the Memory of Joseph Collis E … Sout …. Hastings who died 8 …. Aged 8—” (Obliterated.)

130. H.S.: “Beneath this Stone are deposited the remains of Ann Wife of John Evers. She died the 17 of Nov^r 1792 Aged 64 Years.” (Lines of poetry.)

131. Double H.S.: “In Memory of Ellen the Wife of Sam. Mitchell Dau^r of Tho & Ann Whales who Departed this life Nov ye 1762 Aged 26 Years. Allso (sic) In Memory of Ann the Dau. of Tho^s & Ann Whales who Departed this life Dec^r 17. 1767 Aged 32 Years.”

132. H.S.: “In Memory of Eliz: Second wife of Will(?) Thatcher Who died July the…. Aged…. Years.”

133. Flat stone (?ledger): “Here Lyeth the Body of John Phillips who departed this Life October ye 30. 1735 (or 1733) Aged 62 Years.”

134. H.S. (all Roman caps.) : “Sacred to the memory of John Page died 8^th March 1819: Aged 69 Years. Also Mary his wife died August 1832 Aged 77 Years.”

135. H.S. (all Roman caps.) : “To the Memory of James Meadows who died November 26^th 1822 in the 31^st year of his age leaving a wife and four children to lament his loss. Who as a tribute of affection have raised this frail memorial. Also William Elliott who died February 6^th 1850 aged 20 years. “Out, out! brief candle! Life’s but a walking Shadow.”

136. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Thomas Hide Sen. who departed this Life May 18. 1813. Aged ..6 Years. Also Sarah his wife who departed this Life August 10^th 1813. Aged 76 Years.”

137. Stone, marked in large figures: “1656. B.W or B.N.W” (?)

138. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Richard Hide departed this life Nov^r 15^th 1819; Aged 43. Also of Hannah his Wife who died Feby 5^th 1850 Aged 76 Years.”

139. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Rob^t Thatcher Gent. one of the Jurats of this Corporation who departed this Life 28^th July 1816 Aged 37 Years.” “For real worth let friendship drop a tear, Who knew him best lament him most sincere; In all his Actions Generous, Just and Kind; His Regulator was a Virtuous Mind.”

140. H.S.: “In Memory of John Hide who died Oct^r 17^th 1839 Aged 68 Years. Also of Abigail his Wife who died Feb^y 18^th 1830 Aged 56 Years. Also of Six children who died in their infancy.”

141. H.S.: “In Memory of Robert Thatcher who died Nov^br 14^th 1807. Aged 41 Years. Also Hannah Thatcher his Wife who died Sept^r 6^th 1806. Aged 48 Years.”

142. H.S.: “In memory of Elizabeth Thatcher wife of John Thatcher who departed this life Feb. 20^th 1800. Aged 71 (or 74) Years. Also in memory of John Thatcher who departed this Life Octr 13 (or 15) 1801 Aged 74 Years.”

143. H.S., shell above: “In memory of Elizabeth Daughter of John & Eliz Thatcher who died Dec^r 16^th 1780 Aged 19 Years.”

144. H.S.: “In memory of John Thatcher who died January 9^th 1793 Aged 30 Years.”

145. H.S., much flaked off: “…. Thatcher …. who departed this life Nov^r 28^th 1780. aged 22 Years. Also Eliz…..” (Sunk.)

146. H.S., sunk: “In memory of Susanna the Wife of Will…” (Sunk).

147. HS. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of John Foord who departed this life May the 28^th 1801 Aged 69 Years. Also Grace his wife who departed this life February 12^th 1823 Aged 90 Years. Also Elizabeth his first wife who departed this life May 4^th 1763. Aged 33 Years.”

148. H.S., much broken at edges: “Ly… the Bod.. Mary the wife of Rob… Harrison died May 1735 aged 55 Years.”

149. HS. (all Roman caps.): “To the memory of Mary Hutchinson who died May 27^th 1828 in the 71 Year of her age. She was the widow of the late Richard Hutchinson who was unfortunately drowned at Sea Feb. 18. 1807. aged 31 years.”

150. H.S., a basket of roses, grapes, &c.: “Richard Hutchinson Son of Rich^d & Mary Hutchinson who departed this Life July 17^th 1806 Aged 16 years. Also Eliz^h Daughter of Rich^d & Mary Hutchinson who departed this life April 2… 1802 Aged 9 weeks.”

151. H.S.: “In Memory of Will Spice who died the …. of Febr^y 1760 Aged 54 Years. D…. S…. Rest of Life A loving Husband to his wife.”

152. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of George Butler who departed this Life the 22 December 1822 or 1824 Aged 29 Years.”

153. H.S., obliterated.

154. H.S.: “To the memory of Theodosia wife of S…. Hugh who departed this Life 12 Nov. 1798 (?) Aged 82 Years.”

155. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Maria wife of John Hol..ow…”

156. H.S., flaked surface: “…. memory….”

157. H.S.: “In memory of James Lock (or Rock) who departed this Life February the … 1811 (or 1814) Aged …. Years.”

158. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Margaret Bourn who died August 11. 1821 Aged 72 Years.” (Lines of poetry.) “Also Elizabeth Bourn who died April 20^th 1827 Aged 72 Years.”

159. H.S.: “In Memory of Maria wife of William Tutt who departed this Life November 14 1816 Aged 26 Years.
‘Stop, Dying Mortal! Stop, and read, my tale is true and plain, You will be lost; you will indeed, except you’re born again; No moral tale that you may hear, or works that you perform, Will in the Judgment Day appear to save you from the storm. But to the Lake that burns with fire, you must, you must depart, Except the Spirit of God inspire and change your wicked Heart; To choose Salvation in God’s way, your sins to Him confess, With heart repent, for Mercy pray, take Christ for righteousness.'”

160. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Elizabeth wife of John Man She died July 29^th 1806 Aged 63 Years.” (Four lines of poetry.)

161. H.S.: “Here Lyeth the Body of Richard Chaderton who Died January 26^th 1745 Aged 50 Years. Also Eliz^th his Wife who Died July 20^th 1761 Aged 76 years.”

162. H.S., very old: “Here lieth the Body of Ann the Wife of John St…. who Died D—ye H….”

163. Flat stone, with inscription, but illegible.

164. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Thomas Manley, late of the City Road, London, died at Hastings 24^th June 1846 aged 66 Years and of Martha his wife who died on the 22^nd March 1867. Aged 80 Years.”

165. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Robert Meadow Jun^r died February 27th 1816 Aged 52 Years.”

166. H.S., cherub’s head: “In memory of Jacob Fautley who departed this Life.” (Sunk.)

167. H.S.: “In memory of John Son of Joy & Eliz^th Plant who departed this Life the 31 of Oct. 1785 Aged 27 Years.”

168. H.S., masonic emblems above(?): “In memory of John Tomlin who departed this Life November 23. 180— Aged 55 Years ‘Dearest Wife, Children, Friends Farewell,’ &c. Also near this Place lieth four children who died in their Infancy. Also Mary the Wife of John Tomlin died March 2. 1814 Aged 32 Years.”

169. H.S.: “Here Lyeth The Body of Martha The Daughter of George And Martha Tabrell who Died Jan 16^th 1742 Aged 16 Years.”

170. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Thomas Scrivens who departed this Life 23^rd March 1805 Aged 24 Years. Also Maria Scrivens who departed this Life 26^th January 1811/4 Aged 30 Years.”

171. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of M^rs Ann Scrivens who departed this Life the 30^th October 1795 Aged 48 Years. Also William Scrivens who departed this Life 23 January 1815 Aged 76 Years. Also Ellen Mills Daughter of George and Hannah Sargent and Grand Daughter of the above Will^m and Ann Scrivens who died 4^th December 1844.”

172. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Sarah the wife of James Barry who departed this Life October the 1^st 1819 Aged 23 Years.”

173. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Elizabeth wife of Thomas James Breeds who departed this Life the 8 of June 1799 Aged 32 Years. Also Thomas James Breeds who died the 24^th of May 1845 Aged 75 Years.”

174. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “In Memory of Richard Ball who departed this Life August 4^th 1852 Aged 78 years. Also Mary his wife who departed this Life April 13^th 1827 Aged 39 Years. Also Eliza Dulake who departed this life May 2^nd 1848 Aged 38 Years.”

175. H.S.: “In Memory of Robt Ball who departed this Life Sep^r 10^th 1800 Aged 52 Years. Also John Ball Son of Robert and Ann Ball who departed this Life Feby 9^th 1801 Aged 24 Years. Ann Wife of Robt Ball who departed this Life January 17^th 1811, Aged 67 Years.”

176. H.S., open book: “Catharine Polhill wife of James Barry Died the 19^th of October 1791 Aged 33 Years. Perego Bossom His second Wife Died the 7^th of March 1798 Aged 25 Years. Charlotte Walter his third Wife died the …of March …Aged …Years.”

177. H.S.: “In memory of Eliz^th the Wife of James Barry who departed this Life the 6 of May 1761. Aged 30 Years.”

178. H.S., open book: “Elizabeth Barry Daughter of James & Catharine (sic) Died December 10^th 1818 Aged 37 Years. James Barry Died December 1^st 1822 Aged 67/57(?) Years.”

179. H.S.: “In Memory of Joseph Diplock who died January 15^th 1799 Aged 51 Years And Elizabeth his Wife who died January 15^th 1825 Aged 65 Years.”

180. H.S.: “Sacred to the Memory of Clara Daughter of George and Sarah Jackson died Feby 6^th 1821 Aged 1 Year and 5 Months. Also Sarah died Oct^r 21^st 1822 Aged 4 months. Also of William Diplock Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Diplock born February 11^th 1788 died Dec^r 8^th 1831.”

181. H.S.: “The remains of George & Elizabeth Phillips are here interred the former died 14 July 1812 aged 76 Years The latter the 22 October 1809 aged 75 Years Also their two eldest sons George and William the former was accidentally killed the 21 day of September 1792 aged 31 Years the latter unfortunately drowned the 26 day of January 1786. Aged 21 Years. ‘Put not off from day today….'”

182. H.S., double, worn; open book on cushion one side, a heart on the other: Ann ye Wife of T…. Henry- 173-. Ann Stevenson Died Jan^y ?5. 1716. Henry Oct ye 24. 1719. Henry Feb 2. 1722 and
Henry June ye. 5. 1726. (Four lines of poetry.)

183. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Sarah the wife of John Phillips who departed this life on the 24^th day of March 1831 aged 59 Years. Also of the said John Phillips who departed this life on the 30^th day of August 1832 Aged 58 Years.” On the body stone: “Henry Barry Phillips died 18 March 1817 aged 42 Years.”

184. H.S.: “In Memory of Tho^s Millward He died Apr 19^th 1794 Aged 79 Years. Also Alice his Wife who died Feb^y 13^th 1800 Aged 77 Years.”

185. H.S., much flaked: “In memory of Eliz Wife of William Sanson who departed this Life September the ….”

186. H.S.: “In memory of Henry Stevenson who Died Aug^st the 1^st 1788 Aged 75 Years. Also …. wife ….”

187. H.S., cherub’s head and wings: “Here Lyeth y^e Body of Eliz^th ye Wife of Henry Stevenson who departed this Life Sep. the 29^th 1746 Aged 33 Years.”

188. H.S., circle with two reversed torches, wreaths round them: “In memory of Rob^t Richardson who died Feb^y. 27^th 1795. aged 42 Years. Also Jane his Wife.” (Sunk.)

189. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “To the memory of Amon Wilds son of Edward and Katharine Wilds who departed this life January 9. 1797 Aged 63 Years (Slanting capitals) “Here lies an honest man. The noblest work of God. Glory be to His holy name.” “Also of Hannah Wilds wife of Amon Wilds and daughter of Mark and Ann Taught who departed this life September 19^th 1794. Aged 62 Years: who was distinguished for her piety and learning and also their daughter Hannah the wife of John Fisher who departed this life October 31^st 1829 Aged 66 Years.”

190. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of John Shorter who Died Feb. 3. 1781 Aged 33 Years. Also John Goldsworthy Shorter who Died …. and Charlotte his wife who Died Dec. 1^st 1827.”

191. H.S.: “Thomas Bossom died July 14^th 1760 Aged 74 Years, Mary the wife of Thomas Bossom died April 23^rd 1787 Aged 92 Years.”

192. H.S., with anchor: “To the memory of John Fisher who departed this Life September 11^th 1830 aged 65 Years.”

193. H.S. (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Clara Bayley Weston who died 1^st August 1844 aged 18 years. also Benjamin Bossom Weston who died 10^th August 1844 aged 20 years also Robert Weston their father who died 8^th July 1845 aged 48 Years also of Charlotte Nolbrow Weston who died 28^th September 1846 Aged 20 Years.”

194. Flat stone, over four low pillars: “Here Lieth Interr’d the Body of Thomas …. of …. Here Also Lieth Interr’d The Body of Jane the wife of Thomas Moore who Died Descember (sic) 17. 1776 aged .. Years. Here Lieth also Interr’d the Body of Elizabeth the wife of Benj Stevens who Died October ye …”

195. Rail (0.E., red and black lettering): “In memory of Lieutenant Francis Waters who died 18 Oct^r. 1804 Erected by his Grand daughter Elizabeth Mary. 1871.”

196. Railed vault, headstone within rails (all Roman caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth the beloved wife of William Ridley died 24^th May 1848 in the 71^st year of her age. Also William Ridley died 14 Feb^y. 1850 in the 80^th year of his age. also Elizabeth eldest daughter of the above died 11th Dec^r. 1818 aged 16 Years.” (Text.)

197. H.S.: “This Stone Sacred to the Memory of Joseph Swain Fisherman was erected at the expense of the Members of the Friendly Society of Hastings In commiseration of his cruel and untimely death, and as record of the public indignation at the needless and sanguinary violence of which he was the unoffending victim …. He was shot by Geo. England one of the Sailors employ’d in the Coast blockade Service in open day on the 13^th March 1821 and almost instantly expired in the twenty ninth Year of his Age leaving a widow and five small children to lament his loss.” On the body stone (all caps.): “Sacred to the memory of Mary. widow of Joseph Swain who departed this life August 17^th 1869. aged 83. Psalm LXVIII. 5 also Sarah Sophia third daughter of Joseph and Mary Swain who departed this life June 30^th 1870 aged 54.”

198. Double H.S.: “In memory of Alice wife of Edw^d Cornwell. She Died May 20. 1779 Aged 55 Years. Also In memory of Edw^d Cornwell. He Died Sep^r 24 1798 Aged 58 Years.”

199. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of John Swain who departed this Life 17^th June 1828 Aged 34 Years also John Son of John & Ann Swain who departed this Life 27^th January 1826. Aged 2 Years.” (A sudden death. Four lines of poetry.)

200. H.S.: “Sacred to the memory of Mary Streeter who died June 27^th 1850 Aged 58 Years wife of John Streeter who was unfortunately drowned at Plymouth March 29^th 1839.”

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