Note: This is a complete list of readable MIs at Eyam as of 21st March 2004.
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Here was / Interrd Mary the /
daughter of Edward and Mary /
OWTRAM of Goultclif who /
departed this life November /
23rd 1769 in the 69 Year of her / Age [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
Also Contributed
Mary, d/o Edward & Mary OUTRAM,
Of Goultdif 23 Nov 1769, 69 [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
In [me]mory of [Harriet],
the wife of [Is]aac OUTRAM of [Goatscl]iff,
who departed this life
October 19th 18[50], aged 5[8] yrs
[and] of the above named [Isaac] OUTRAM,
who departed [this life]
February 16th 1855, [aged 64 yrs] [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Dec 1985]
Also Contributed
Isaac OUTRAM died 16th February 1855 aged 64
His wife Harriet aged 58. [no date] [Sandra Robinson: 24 Sep 1985]
Sacred to the memory of [Sarah]
wife of George OUTRAM of Stoney Middleton,
[who] departed this life [May 20th] 18[51], aged 32 yrs [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
Sacred to the memory of Hannah,
wife of William OUTRAM of Stoney Middleton,
who departed this life
February the 16th 1812, aged 42 yrs [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
Sacred to the memory of
Robert OUTRAM of Nether Padley,
who died March the 7th 1810, aged 74 yrs
Also Elizabeth his wife, who died
July the 15th 1814, aged 78 yrs [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
In memory of Edward OUTRAM
of Nether Padley,
who departed this life
September 17th [1823], aged 6[1] yrs
Also Edward and [Grace], son and
[daughter] of the [aforesaid] Edward OUTRAM
Edward died June 22nd 1808, aged 11 months
[and Grace died November 5th 1813], aged 20 yrs [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
In memory of James OUTRAM of Eyam,
who died July 10th 1832, aged 66 yrs
Also of Sarah his wife,
who died January 24th 1843, aged 79 yrs [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
In memory of Ann, daughter of
Thomas and Elizabeth OUTRAM of Leam,
who died June 4th 1827, aged 1yr
Also of George their son,
who died December 4th 1841, aged 20 [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
In Affectionate Remembrance of Anna,
widow of Thomas GORDON,
who departed this life January 7th 1868, aged 70 yrs
This stone was erected by her son Thomas GORDON [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
In memory of George OUTRAM of Goatcliffe
who departed this life April 19th 1875, aged 52 yrs
Also of Thomas the beloved son of
George and Hannah OUTRAM,
who departed this life June 21st 1874, aged 11 yrs
Also John their son died April 7th 1896, aged 47 yrs
Also of Hannah the beloved wife of
the above George OUTRAM,
who departed this life
September 19th 1907, aged 78
Also of Robert the beloved husband of Emma OUTRAM,
son of the above George and Hannah,
who died [Oct 16th] 1920, aged 63 yrs
Also the above named Emma
died [March 1st] 1925, aged 71 [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
In memory of George OUTRAM,
son of Thomas and Mary OUTRAM of Stoke Hall,
born February 6th 1844, died October 3rd, aged 7 months
Also of James OUTRAM their son,
born July 25th 1845,
died November 23rd 1865, aged 20 yrs
Also of the above Mary, wife of Thomas OUTRAM,
who died May 1st 1896, in her 79th year
Also of Mary COOPER their daughter, (no details)
Also of Thomas OUTRAM, husband of the above Mary,
who died August 25th 1899, aged 82 yrs [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Sep 1985]
John OUTRAM died 1901 aged 36.
His wife, Eliza, died 24th January 1945 aged 80. [Sandra Robinson: 24 Sep 1985]
Also Contributed
In Loving Memory of
John / husband of Eliza OUTRAM
died Feb 16th 1901 aged 36 years
Also the above named
Eliza OUTRAM
died Jan 24th 1945 aged 80 years "Till He Comes"
Also / Ruth OUTRAM
died Dec 1st 1986 Aged 88
Sarah Elizabeth OUTRAM
died Aug 8th 1993 Aged 97 years
daughters of the above [Rosemary Lockie: 19 Jul 1997]
Mary, wife of William Henry COOPER
died 8th November 1892 aged 36.
William Henry COOPER died 2nd August 1903 aged 47.
also Mary Hannah died 2nd October 1918 aged 28. [Mary was a Miss OUTRAM] [Sandra Robinson: 24 Sep 1985]
Fanny, wife of Joe OUTRAM
died Grindleford Bridge 13th May 1877 aged 24
Joe OUTRAM died 12th December 1894 aged 46,
Ellen, wife of above Joe OUTRAM
died 15th January 1925 aged 70. [Sandra Robinson: 24 Sep 1985]
Thomas, eldest son of late
Joe and Ellen OUTRAM of Grindleford
died 14th April 1916 aged 34.
Henry son of Joe and Ellen OUTRAM,
born 21st January 1889, died 15 January 1950.
Arthur, son of Joe and Ellen OUTRAM
born 10th February 1884, died 7th March 1950.
Emily, daughter of Joe and Ellen OUTRAM,
born 21st September 1885, died 30th March 1954. [Sandra Robinson: 24 Sep 1985]
In memory of John HANCOCK,
son of John and Elizabeth HANCOCK of this Town,
who died May 14th 1799, aged 11 years
"The sweetist flower's doth soon decay /
So doth our tine soon pass away /
Therefore repent while you have time /
Death …… … in my prime" [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Dec 1985]
Sacred to the Memory of Hannah
wife of Isaac BLACKWELL
who died December 14th 1817, aged 52 years
Also of Isaac BLACKWELL
who died May 27th 1833, aged 67 years
Mourn not for us, tis all in vain /
Great was your loss, but greater is our gain
Also of Robert their son
who died June 29th 1836, aged 48 years
Also of Ruth their daughter
who died July 26th 1852, aged 48 years [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Joseph the son and Mary the daughter
of Robert and Ruth BLACKWELL
were here Interrd October 26th 1760
Also Elizabeth their daughter
November 26th 1763, aged 2 years
Likewise Robert and Francis their sons
Robert died December 23rd 1765, aged 2 years
Francis died April 30th 1771, aged 1 year
Also Robert BLACKWELL their father
died February 23rd 1781, aged 51 years [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Here was Interrd the Body of Mary
daughter of James and Mary BLACKWELL
who died ?24th - 17-- (could be 178-) Aged ?33 years [MI highly unreadable] [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Catherine daughter of
Thomas and Martha SAVILL of Brosterfield
died October 26th 1796, aged 7 years
Also of the above named Thomas SAVILL
who died March 14th 1820, aged 66 years
Also of Martha his wife
who died August 17th 1821, aged 67 years [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
In Affectionate Remembrance of Laura Mower
the dearly beloved wife of
Arthur PENTELOW of Grindleford Bridge
who departed this life
February 27th 1911, aged 33 years
Also the above named Arthur PENTELOW
who died March 9th 1936, aged 65 years [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Also Contributed
Laura Mower, w/o Arthur PENTELOW,
Of Grindleford Bridge,
27 Feb 1911, 33
Arthur, h, 9 March 1936, 65 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In loving memory of Maria Dorothea
beloved wife of Joseph WAINWRIGHT
of Grindleford who died August 14th 1908,
aged 75 years
Also the above named Joseph WAINWRIGHT
who died August 18th 1914, aged 70 years
Note: This and the following MI are part of a group,
included in a railed round enclosure.
Maria Dorothea was née MOWER, and Laura Mower
PENTELOW (above) was her daughter. [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Also Contributed
Maria Dorothea, w/o
Joseph WAINWRIGHT,
Of Grindleford, 14 Aug 1908, 75
Joseph WAINWRIGHT,
18 Aug 1914, 70 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In Memory of George SMITH
of Grindleford Bridge
who died November 11th 1871, aged 70 years
Also of Elizabeth his wife who died
July 21st 1879, aged 75 years
Also George eldest son of the above
died January 5th 1910, aged 76 years
Also of George Outram SMITH
son of the above George and grandson of
George and Elizabeth SMITH who died ? [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Also Contributed
George SMITH, of Grindleford Bridge,
11 Nov 1871, 70
Elizabeth, w, 24 July 1879, 75
George, eldest s, 5 Jan 1910, 76
George Outram SMITH, s/o George
& grandson of George & Elizabeth SMITH,
Who was Killed in Action at Manetz, France,
29 Aug 1917, 40 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In Memory of James BLACKWELL of Eyam
died 19th August 1869, aged 77 years
Also of Elizabeth his wife
died 18th May 1869, aged 77 years [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Also Contributed
James BLACKWELL of Eyam,
19 Aug 1869, 77
Elizabeth, w, 18 May 1869, 77
Joseph, s, 16 Jan 1885, 67 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In Loving Memory of Laura
the beloved wife of George GODDARD
who died February 8th 1940(?), aged 88 years
"At Rest"
Also of the above named George GODDARD
who died January 5th 1946, aged 85 years
"Reunited" [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Also Contributed
Laura, w/o George GODDARD,
8 Feb 1940, 88
George, 5 Jan 1946, 85 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In Memory of William WILD of Stoney Middleton
who died February 25th 1838, aged 73 years
Also of Mary daughter of William and Sarah WILD
who died November 30th 1802, aged 5 years
Also of James their son
who died February 2nd 1810 aged 5 years
Also of Elizabeth their daughter
who died September 10th 1834 aged 27 years
Also of Sarah wife of William WILD
who died August 9th 1843 aged 74 years [Rosemary Lockie: 13 Oct 1986]
In Affectionate Remembrance of John Henry,
the beloved son of James
and Emma GARLICK, of Goats-cliff,
who died July 16th 1869, aged 12 years and 6 months
"Mysterious death this lovely boy /
Snatch'd suddenly from life and love /
Parental care and hope and Joy /
Thou dost to us no longer prove"
Also the above named James GARLICK,
who died Jany. 14th 1895, aged 70 years
Also Emma his wife,
who died November 11th 1907, aged 78 years
"Thy will be done" [Rosemary Lockie: 28 Dec 1986]
Also Contributed
John Henry, s/o James & Emma GARLICK,
Of Goatscliff, 16 July 1869, 12yrs & 6 months
James GARLICK, 14 Jan 1895, 70
Emma, 11 Nov 1907, 79 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
[Huge stone reared against the side of the Church]
Luke FURNISS was Buried July 6th. 1682
Mary his Wife was Buried January 20th 1712
Here was Interr'd ye. Body of Matthew FURNISS of Foolow
ye. 17th. Day of Novemr. 1729
Hannah the Wife of Mathew FURNIS was Buried Sept … ? [Rosemary Lockie: 30 Mar 1987]
Also Contributed
Luke FURNISS was buried July 6th. 1682
Mary, w, buried January 20th 1712
Matthew FURNISS of Foolow,
17th. Day of November. 1729
Hannah Ellen, w/o Matthew FURNISS,
buried 8 Sept. 1743, 74 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
To the Memory of George WILD of Foolow
who died Novembr. 8th. 1780 Aged 67 Years
Of Rachel his Wife
who died June 21 ?1785 Aged 61 Years
And of Rachel their Daughter
who died August 25th. 1764 Aged 6 Years
"Blest be the more redeeming Powr /
That bids the patient Christians conflicts cease
And thus ... / Acquaint ... and be at Peace"
George WILD of Stockport
d. Decr. 26th. 1855 aged 67 years [Rosemary Lockie: 30 Mar 1987]
Also Contributed
George WILD, Foolow,
8 Nov 1780, 67
Rachel, w, 21 June 1785, 61
Rachel, d, 25 Aug 1764, 6yrs
George WILD of Stockport,
26 Dec 1855, 67 [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
In Memory of Edward COOPER of Leam
who died the 23rd. day of July 1819 aged 56 years
"A loving Husband and a Parent Dear /
In Christian Duty faithful and sincere/
With patience Blest till long afflictions cease/
He died Triumphant and his end was Peace"
Also Margaret Wife of the above named
Edward COOPER
who died August 1st 1826 aged 56 years [Rosemary Lockie: 30 Mar 1987]
Also Contributed
Edward COOPER of Leam,
23 July 1819, 56
Margaret, w, 1 Aug 1826, 56 [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
In Memory of James WILD
who died Aug 26 1865 Aged 45 years
'A faithful friend a husband dear /
A ?kinder ... lieth here? /
In love he lived in peace he died /
Life was desir'd and God denied' [Rosemary Lockie: 30 Mar 1987]
In Memory of William SMITH
who died June 24 1867,
In the 69 year of his Age
Also Ann his Wife
who died Sept 22 1873 Aged 79 years [Rosemary Lockie: 30 Mar 1987]
Also Contributed
William Farnsworth SMITH,
25 June 1867, 69
Ann, w, 22 Sept 1873, 79
[Ed: 'Farnsworth' is inscribed in
smaller lettering on an inset panel
between William and SMITH] [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
Thomas SMITH. b. 1.11.1834 [1 Nov 1834],
d. 17.12.1892 [17 Dec 1892]
Also Mary wife of the above:
b. 19.12.1831 [19 Dec 1831],
d. 22.3.1896 [22 Mar 1896] [Rosemary Lockie: 14 May 1988]
In Loving Memory of Sarah
beloved wife of Charles SMITH of Leam
died 3.1.1901 [3 Jan 1901] aged 66
"After Great Suffering - Rest"
Also of Charles SMITH of Leam Nurseries:
b. 28.3.1838 [28 Mar 1838], d. 25.1.1913 [25 Jan 1913] [Rosemary Lockie: 14 May 1988]
Also Contributed
Sarah, w/o Charles SMITH,
Of Leam, 3 Jan 1901, 66
Charles SMITH of Leam Nurseries,
28 March 1838 - 25 Jan 1913 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
Sydney beloved husband of Mary Ann SMITH
died 12.3.1918 [12 Mar 1918] aged 73
the above named Mary Ann
died 13.4.1931 [13 Apr 1931] aged 76 [Rosemary Lockie: 14 May 1988]
Also Contributed Sydney, s/o Sydney & Mary Ann SMITH,
Of Eyam, 7 May 1915, 37 Sydney, 12 March 1918, 73
Mary Ann, w, 13 April 1931, 76
George SMITH,
2 Sept 1875 - 25 Feb 1956
Jenny BURDALL,
28 June 1886 - 25 July 1959 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
Isaac WHITE of Eyam
died 23.6.1891 [23 Jun 1891] aged 85 years
Elizabeth his wife
died 20.12.1884 [20 Dec 1884] aged 83 years [Rosemary Lockie: 14 May 1988]
In Loving Memory of Sarah Ann
dearly beloved wife of John BOWRING
who died 23.11.1902 [23 Nov 1902] aged 46
Also of John husband of the above named
who died 16.7.1925 [16 Jul 1925] aged 70 [Rosemary Lockie: 14 May 1988]
Be U Rememb ye. Edwd. COOPER
dy'd May 3 1745 Aged 25 Years
Also Edwd. son of Edwd. [and] Mary COOPER
who died July ?26 1746 Aged -4 Years [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Also Contributed
Edward COOPER, 3 March 1745, 25
Edward s/o Edward & Mary COOPER,
26 July 1756, 11 [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
[Inscriptions side by side on same stone]
Mary Widow of John WILSON
of Nether Padley June 20 1720
~~~
John WILSON of Nether Padley
near Grindleford Bridge May 10 1717 [Rosemary Lockie: 24 Aug 1989]
Also Contributed
John WILSON of Nether-Padley,
Near Grindleford Bridge, 10 May 1717
Mary, widow of John WILSON,
Of Nether-Padley, 20 June 1720 [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
In Memory of Sarah Ann,
Wife of Francis HANCOCK
who departed this life
January 23rd 1850 Aged 22 Years
Husband farewell I'm gone before /
My love to you can be no more
No grief nor sorrow for me make /
But love your Maker for Christ's sake [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Large Tomb: Inscription on top
Here Lie the Bodies of Richard WHITE
Late of Grindlow Lead Merchant
and Elizabeth his Wife
She died May 22nd 1758 Aged 45 Years
He died March the 13th 1772 Aged [5]3 Years
Near this place were interr'd
Jane their Daughter She died -Feb 5
Also Jane the younger
She died -Oct 24 both in the year 17-
Also Samuel their Son He died Jan 13th 1747
Also the Body of ?Jane FROGGOT
Grandmother of the above Children
She died Aug - 1757 Aged 6- Years
Also Richard WHITE Lead Merchant of Tideswell
died Jun 26 1803 Aged 52 Years [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Also Contributed Note: Papers in the Bagshawe Collection in Sheffield
Archives state that Richard WHITE died 13 Mar 1772
aged 53 and his wife Elizabeth FROGGATT died
22 May 1758 aged 43. There were, genuinely, two
daughters named Jane. One died 15 Feb 1742 and
the other 24 Oct 1742. Their son Samuel was
"baptised privately on the 9 Nov and brought to
Church 6 Jan 1746", then buried 13 Jan 1747.
Richard WHITE, Lead Merchant, was also their son,
baptised 7 Nov 1750, died Jun 26 1803. There is
also a note that Elizabeth FROGGATT's mother died
5 Aug 1757 aged 65, and was named Eleanor, and
that the family were located originally at Knouchley. [Sheila Rimmington: 11 Oct 2000]
Sacred to the Memory of Grace
the Wife of Peter DRABBLE of Foolow [Auth: there was more (barely legible) detail
which possibly could with time and patience be
deciphered. Meanwhile dates from the PR are Grace
bur 23 Aug 1790 and Peter 30 Dec 1844 aged 83] [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Here was Interr'd Mary
the Daughter of Joseph and Mary WILSON
who departed this life Jan 20th. 1748 Aged 9 monthes
Also Robert their Son
who departed this life Feby. 4th. 1748 Aged 14 Years
Also Sarah their Daughter
who departed this life May 8th. 1764 Aged 20 Years [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Sacred to the Memory of Edmund WILSON of Eyam
who departed this life Oct 29th. 1816 Aged 44 Years
Also Amy the Wife of Edmund WILSON
who departed this life Novb. 20th 1840 Aged 68 Years [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Here was Interred the Body of John SORESBY
who Departed this Life
November 23d 1758 Aged -7 Years [on an earlier occasion recorded as:-]
"who departed this life
November 23rd 1753, aged 57 years"
~~~
Here Lieth the Body of Elizabeth, Wife of John SORESBY
who Departed this Life - July -1780
Aged -62 (?82) Years [Ed: there is no record of John's burial,
but Elizabeth was buried 4 Jul 1789] [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Also Contributed
John SORESBY,
25 Nov 1758, 57
Elizabeth, w, 1 July 1789, 82 [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
Sacred to the Memory of Hannah,
Wife of Thomas FENTEM
and Daughter of the late Phillip SHELDON of Eyam
Died 15th. April AD 1836 In the 63rd. Year of her Age [Rosemary Lockie: 14 Dec 1985]
Also Contributed
Hannah w/o Thomas FENTEN,
d/o Philip SHELDON of Eyam,
15 April 1836, 63 [Ed: aka Thomas FENTEM - he was a surgeon] [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
In Memory of ---- ey the Wife of --el WHITE
who departed this life August 16 1811 Aged [known from other sources to be Dorothey and Daniel] [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Here L'th ye Body of Anne SELLARS
Buried by this Stone. Who dyed on
Jan. ye 15 day 1731.
Likewise here lise dear Isaac SELLARS
my husband & my right.
Who was buried on that same day
come seven years 1738.
In seven years time there comes a change
Obsarve & here you'll see
On that same day come seven years.
My husband lise by me [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
William the beloved husband
of Mary BAMFORD of Eyam
who departed this life
March 5th 1899 aged 55 years
"At Rest"
Also of the above named Mary BAMFORD
who departed this life
Dec 12th 1925 aged 82 years
"He giveth his beloved sleep" [Transcribed from a photograph] [Rosemary Lockie: 18 Aug 1989]
Also Contributed
William, h/o Mary BAMFORD of Eyam,
5 March 1899, 55
Mary, 17 Dec 1925, 82 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In loving memory of Elizabeth.
The Beloved wife of Albert HANCOCK,
who died April 4th 1922, Aged 36 years.
Also of Albert their son,
who died in infancy April 25th 1927.
Also of George, their son, who died
Augst. 30th 1923 Aged 19 years.
Also Albert, Husband of Mary Helen,
Died 5th Dec. 1961, ages 76 years. [recorded 2 June 1979] [Christopher Byrom: 19 Jan 1990]
Also Contributed
Elizabeth, w/o Albert HANCOCK,
4 April 1922, 36
Albert, s, 25 April 1922, in infancy
George, s, 30 Aug 1923, 19
Albert, h/o Mary Helen,
5 Dec 1961, 76
Mary Helen, 1 Jan 1988, 97
Elizabeth ROBINSON, d/o
Elizabeth & Albert, 2 Oct 1988, 76 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In loving memory of Mary Agnes
the beloved wife of William HINCH
who died March 28th 1928.
Also of the above named William HINCH
who died June 15th 1936. Aged 79 years. [recorded 2 June 1979] [Christopher Byrom: 19 Jan 1990]
RILEY GRAVES (National Trust Site)
Sacred to the memory of the Hancock family
victims of the Plague. August 3rd - 10th 1666.
John HANCOCK IVN
Bvr Avg 3D
1666
Elizabeth HANCOCKE
Bvr Avg 3Rd
1666
William HANCOCKE
Bvr Avg 7H
1666
Oner HANCOCKE
Bvr Avg 7H
1666
Alice HANCOCKE
Bvr Avg 9H
1666
Ann HANCOCKE
Bvr Avg 10H
1666
(Each inscription is on a separate Tombstone)
On a Table Tomb:
Here Lieh Bvried He / Body Of Iohn Hancock /
Sen Who Died Avg 7H / 1666
Remember Man / As Thov Gost By /
As Thov Art Now / Even So Was I /
As I Doe Now / So Mvst Hov Lye /
Remember Man / That Hov Shalt Die. [Recorded 2 June 1979] [Christopher Byrom: 19 Jan 1990]
In Loving Memory of Charles
the beloved husband of Margaret BRAMWELL
Also Margaret beloved wife of the above named
died July 9th 1955 Aged 77 years.
Charles died May 7th 1950 Aged 78 years. [Rosemary Lockie: 19 Jul 1997]
In / Loving Memory of /
Sybil Primrose TOMLINSON, /
Daughter of Isaac RIDGEWAY, /
Died 11th July 1956, /
Aged 53 Years. /
Also of Her Husband / Leonard TOMLINSON, /
Died 14th --- / Aged --- [Remainder of Inscription obscured by flowers] [Bob Munson: 12 Feb 2001]
Also Contributed
Sybil Primrose TOMLINSON,
d/o Isaac RIDGEWAY,
11 July 1956, 53
Leonard TOMLINSON, h,
14 May 1958, 59 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In Loving Memory of / Anne Elizabeth,
The Dearly Beloved Wife of Isaac RIDGEWAY,
Died June 5th 1937, / Aged 68 Years.
Also of John, / Died July 14th 1895, / Age 9 Months.
Also of Isaac Wallace, /
Died Dec. 16th 1900, / Age 6 weeks.
Children of the Above.
Also the Above Named / Isaac, /
And Dearly Beloved Husband of /
Edith RIDGEWAY / Died Oct. 19th 1939 /
Aged 73 Years.
Also of his Son / Ferguson,
Died Nov. 27th 1949 / Aged 52 Years.
Also of the Above Edith RIDGEWAY,
Died July 20th 1957, / Aged 79 Years. [Bob Munson: 12 Feb 2001]
Also Contributed
Anne Elizabeth, w/o Isaac RIDGEWAY,
5 June 1937, 68
John, 14 July 1895, 9 months
Isaac Wallace, 16 Dec 1900, 6 weeks
Children of the above named
Isaac, h/o Edith RIDGEWAY,
19 Oct 1939, 73
Ferguson his son, 27 Nov 1949, 52
Edith RIDGEWAY,
20 June (or July) 1957, 79 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
George WHITE died 16 March 1878 age 69
Harriet WHITE died 16 January 1875 age 64 [Sheila Rimmington: 3 Mar 2001]
Also Contributed
Harriet, w/o George WHITE,
16 Jan 1875, 67
Harriet, d, 29 April 1851, 6yrs
George WHITE, 16 March 1878, 69
George, s, 17 Nov 1901, 72 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
To the memory of / George D' FURNESS. Son of
Samuel and Elizabeth FURNESS
Who died August the 11th 1824 / Aged V years.
Also of Mary their Daughter
Who died December 19th 1836 / Aged 10 years
Also of Elizabeth wife of the above / Samuel FURNESS
Who died March 12th 1858 / Aged 68 Years.
Also of Samuel and Sam William, Sons of
William and Mary FURNESS / Who died in Infancy.
Also of the above named / William FURNESS
Who died May 24th 1861 / Aged 40 Years
Also Samuel FURNESS
Who died June 2? ???? [date eroded]
Aged 74 Years [Paul Bradford: 14 Mar 2001]
In memory of Daniel DAVIES of Foolow
who departed this life Jan 5 1823 aged 36 years
Also of Alice his wife who died June 10 1849
in the 58th year of her age.
"This modest stone records the memory, dear,
of parents, loving, faithful and sincere;
a frail memento of their children's love,
who hope to join them in the world above,
where death's dread mandate shall be felt no more,
where we shall smiling meet those come before"
Location: immediately to the west of the War Memorial. [Trevor Wilcock: 17 Nov 2001]
Humphrey ROWLAND (of Foolow), died 3 Feb 1812 age 42
Sarah his wife, died 29 Jul 1835 age 66
Jonathan his son, died 15 Jan 1867 age 69
Mary his daughter, died 15 Dec 1865 age 66
Humphrey his son, died 27 Jul 1868 age 58 [Date details only recorded]
Location: north-west of the tower,
by the outer edge of the graveyard. [Trevor Wilcock: 17 Nov 2001]
Also Contributed
Humphrey ROWLAND of Foolow,
3 Feb 1812, 42
Sarah, w, 29 June 1835, 66
Mary, d, 15 Dec 1865, 66
Humphrey, s, 27 July 1863, 58 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
These MIs were recorded by John Froggatt on 18th March 2002,
and kindly contributed 28th March 2002. A note of their positions follows
their description.
John FROGGATT who died May 25 1757 aged 44
and also his son John
who died Jan. 7 1753 aged 9 years.
Edward died Jan. 28 1753 aged 1 year.
Richard died June 9 1781 aged 27 years.
Likewise to the memory of
Septimus FROGGATT Aug. 15 1784.
Location: B1. -B3. are by the Celtic cross. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
Here lie the remains of
Elizabeth the wife of John FROGGOTT
of Stoney Middleton who departed this life
March the 11th. 1777 Aged 41 years
and also three of their children
which died in their infancy.
Location: B4 is a single stone by the south east
entrance to the churchyard. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
In memory of John, Son of Thomas & Sarah FROGGATT
of Foolow who died Nov. 23rd. 1803 Aged 1 year.
Also of Ann their daughter
who died Dec. 10th. 1803 Aged 3 years
Also of Thomas their son
who died Jany. 8th. 1839 Aged 20 years.
Also Sarah wife of the above named Thomas FROGGATT
who died April 14th. 1851 aged 72 years
Also the above named Thomas FROGGATT
who departed this life Dec. 10th. 1857, Aged 84 years.
Location: B5. is a single stone to the right of the
central entrance to the churchyard. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
Thomas the son of Thomas and Mary FROGGOT was here
interred Jan. 18th. 1753, Aged 1 year ~
Eliz. Their daughter was also interred Jan. 28th. 1753,
Aged 2 years, 9 months. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
In the memory of Edward
the son of Thomas and Mary FROGGAT
who died December IV AD MDCCLXXIX Aged XVIII years.
[Dec 4 1779 Aged 18] [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
Also Contributed
Edward, s/o Thomas & Mary FROGGAT,
IV AD MDCCLXXIX, aged XVIII yrs [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
Tomb with Railings
In memory of John FROGGATT of Eyam
(Surgeon) died 25 July 1827 aged 68 years
Ann his wife died 14 June 1812 aged 37 years
Mary their daughter wife of Thomas GREGORY, Solicitor
Eyam View Died 20th. December 1831 Aged 29 years
Charles son of Thomas and Mary GREGORY
died 30th. June 1802? Aged 33 years.
Location: B6. - B8. are a group of 3 stones
by the War Memorial. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
Here lieth the remains of Sarah
the wife of Edward FROGGAT
who died July 1st. 1768 aged 53 years.
Also Edwd. FROGGAT dyd July 28th. 1778 Aged 61 years.
Location: B9. is a single stone at the junction of
the paths to the north west of the church. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
William FROGGATT of Foolow
who died May 16 1878, aged 74 years.
Also of Ann his wife died March 27 1868 aged 62.
Also of Ann their daughter, died August 5th. 1862
in the 17th. Year of her age. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
Also Contributed
William FROGGATT of Foolow,
16 May 1878, 74
Ann, w, 27 March 1868, 62
Ann, d, 5 Aug 1862, 17 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
[Stone Cross]
In loving memory Thomas Wilson FROGGATT
Born Nov 15th. 1827 died June 27th. 1898.
Location: B10. - B13. are a group of 4 stones
to the west of the path. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
[Single Stone Cross] South side: To the dear memory of
Reverend John Basil FROGGATT
born September 1st. 1905
Called onward December 17th. 1930.
Only son of Canon & Mrs G.W. FROGGATT and
grandson of the late T.W. FROGGATT
and Wm. NIXON JP of this parish.
North side: To the beloved memory of
George Wilson FROGGATT MA
Hon. Canon of Durham
born May 21 1870 / died March 29 1949. [John Froggatt: 18 Mar 2002]
Location: B14 is on the east side of the churchyard
opposite the church hall.
Also Contributed
Rev John Basil FROGGATT L.TH.
1 Sept 1905 - 17 Dec 1930
only s/o Canon & Mrs C.W. FROGGATT,
and grandson of the late T.W. FROGGATT,
and William NIXON of this parish,
George Wilson FROGGATT, MA,
Hon Canon of Durham,
21 May 1870 - 20 March 1949
Mary Florence, w/o George Wilson,
4 Jan 1869 - 2 Dec 1953 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
These MIs kindly contributed by Christopher Bennett,
between 18th February 2003, and 27th March 2003.
Margaret wife of Edmund COCKER,
who died June 26th, 1785 aged 56 years
also Edmund the son of John & Ann COCKER,
who died September 3rd, 1848 aged 45 years. [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Also Contributed [part of the inscription on a COCKER Tomb]
In Memory of Ann the wife of John COCKER
who departed this life June 27th 1809
in the ?36 year of her Age [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Edmund COCKER,
died November 27th 1796 aged 61 years
Ann wife of John COCKER
died June 27th, 1809 aged 36 years [recorded 1973] [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Also Contributed [part of the inscription on a COCKER M.I.]
Also of Edmund son of John and Ann COCKER
who died September 3rd 1848, aged 45 years [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
[also grouped with the above]
John COCKER, 10 Aug 1826, 58
Elizabeth COCKER, d, 17 Jul 1841, 37
Also Contributed
In Memory of John COCKER
who departed this life August 10th 1826, aged 58 years
Also of Elizabeth his Daughter
who departed this life July ?17th 1841, aged 37 years [Rosemary Lockie: 23 Sep 1986]
Francis COCKER,
who died June 10th, 1793 aged 61 years
and son James,
who died on August 4th, 1774 aged 8 years,
and son Edmund,
who died August 24th, 1774 aged 3 years [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Gladstone DAVIS of Foolow,
who died September 1st, 1971 aged 66 years
and his wife Eileen Minnie,
who died August 20th, 1995 aged 82 years [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Also Contributed
Gladstone DAVIS,
Of Foolow, 1 Sept 1971, 66
Eileen MINNIE, w,
20 Aug 1995, 82 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
Robert COCKER,
who died January 7th, 1954 aged 84 years
and his wife Annie,
who died December 23rd, 1956 aged 86 years
Tom COCKER,
who died February 12th, 1943 aged 67 years [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Also Contributed
Robert COCKER,
7 Jan 19*4, 84
Annie, w, 23 Dec 1956, 86 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
Edmund COCKER,
who died on May 27 1774, aged 74 years
and his wife Hannah,
who died December 30th, 1774, aged 76 years [recorded August 1964] [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Henry DAVIS of Houslea, Foolow,
who died January 30th, 1947 aged 74 years
and his wife Cambella Ann,
who died July 31st, 1936, aged 66 years
Also their daughter Nora,
who died September 5th, 1947, aged 40 years
and daughter Alice,
who died February 16th, 1907 aged 8 years
and son Norman, who died in infancy in 1910 [recorded August 1964] [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Also Contributed
Alice d/o Henry & Cambella DAVIS,
Of Foolow, 16 Feb 1907, 8yrs
Norman, s, died in infancy
Cambella Ann, w, of Houslea, Foolow,
31 July 1936, 66
Henry, h, 30 Jan 1947, 74
Georgina Mary, d/o Joel & Ann YOUNG,
Of Foolow, 28 Dec 1939, 76
Nora, niece of the above,
& d/o Henry & Cambella DAVIS,
5 Sept 1947, 40 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
Edmund COCKER,
who died March 24th, 1878 aged 78
and his wife Ann,
who died November 19th, 1882 aged 66 years [recorded August 1964] [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Also Contributed
Edmund COCKER, of Eyam,
24 March 1878, 78
Ann, w, 19 Nov 1882, 66 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
Peter HARDY,
who died January 16 1762, aged 64 years
and his wife Ann,
who died November 18 1768, aged 6? [possibly 64] [recorded April 1999] [Christopher Bennett: 3 Mar 2003]
Mary, wife of Henry HARDY,
who died July 1 1781 aged 62 years
Also Henry HARDY,
who died May 2 1782, aged 64 years
and six children [unnamed] [recorded April 1999] [Christopher Bennett: 3 Mar 2003]
William GREGORY of Riley,
who died September 29 1721 aged 67 years
Elizabeth GREGORY of Riley,
who died May 6 1770 aged 92 years
She was a widow 50 years
Also Dorothy, wife of William GREGORY of Eyam,
who died February 22 1771, aged 63 years
and two sons and one daughter [unnamed] [recorded April 1999] [Christopher Bennett: 3 Mar 2003]
Joseph, son of John and Ellen GREGORY,
who died June 26 1775, aged 23 years
and Edmund son of John and Ellen GREGORY,
who died May 16 1775, aged 18 years [recorded April 1999] [Christopher Bennett: 3 Mar 2003]
Joshua GREGORY,
who died July 8 1815, aged 72 years
and wife Elizabeth GREGORY,
who died March 7 1821, aged ? [illegible] [recorded April 1999] [Christopher Bennett: 3 Mar 2003]
In memory of John DAVIS of Foolow,
who died December 5 1826 aged 75 years
Elizabeth his wife,
who died November 21 1846 aged 84 years
Also Samuel LEE,
who died December 27 1834 aged 67 years
Elizabeth his wife,
who died December 23 1839 aged 66 years
Erected by their grandson John Davis LEE [recorded June 1998] [Christopher Bennett: 27 Mar 2003]
John BEELEY of Eyam,
who died June 24 1898 aged 80 years
and Elizabeth his sister,
who died April 2 1899 aged 76 years [Christopher Bennett: 27 Mar 2003]
Also Contributed
John BEELEY,
Of Eyam, 24 June 1898, 80
Elizabeth, his sister, 2 April 1899, 76 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
Anthony son of James and Elizabeth EATON
of Foolow, who died April 9 1749 aged 8 months
and Martha their daughter,
who died December 25 1766 aged 8 years [recorded June 1998] [Christopher Bennett: 27 Mar 2003]
John DAVIS of Foolow,
who died December 5 1866 aged 84 years
Sarah Elizabeth daughter of Thomas and Mary DAVIS
November 1867 aged 9 months
Elizabeth GARLICK daughter of John DAVIS,
who died October 29 1892 aged 74 years
Also of Thomas DAVIS of Foolow,
who died May 11 1914 aged 74 years
also Mary his beloved wife,
who died 19 March 1915 aged 70 years [recorded June 1998] [Christopher Bennett: 27 Mar 2003]
These MIs were recorded by Kathleen Lush in April 2003,
and contributed (via Patricia Andrew) 29th April 2003.
In memory of Abigail the wife of Joseph ANDREW,
who departed this life
September 25th 1839 aged 46 years.
Also of Joseph their son, who died
August 18th 1825 aged 3 years.
Also Peter their son, who died
May 16th 1853 aged 26 years. [Kathleen Lush: 29 Apr 2003]
In memory of Mary wife of George ANDREW,
who died Septr 19th 1815 aged 49 years
Also the above named George ANDREW,
who died Feby 18th 1817 aged 57 years.
Also of John and Edward their sons,
who died in their infancy.
Also of Joseph their son,
who died Jany 18th 1833 aged 37 years.
Also of George their son,
who died Novr 10th 1841 aged 52 years.
Also of Elizabeth wife of Nathanael ANDREW,
who died July 4t 1853 aged 64 years.
Also of the above named Nathaniel ANDREW,
who died May 24th 1862 aged 64 years. [Kathleen Lush: 29 Apr 2003]
Near this place was interred the body of
George ANDREW junr, who departed this life
May 29th 1767 aged 28 years.
Also Thomas his son, who departed this life
June 29th 1779 aged 16 years.
Also Thomas ANDREW grandson to the above named
George ANDREW who left this vale of tears in the
triumph of faith Feby 15th 1811 aged 25 years. [Kathleen Lush: 29 Apr 2003]
[very hard to read as is very worn]
Here lie the remains of George ANDREW, who
departed this life May 31st 1772 aged 63 years.
Also near this place lies the remains of
Rebekah his wife, who departed this life
May the 27th 1773 aged 69 years.
Also Mary their daughter departed this life
December the 9th 1769 aged 21 years. [Kathleen Lush: 29 Apr 2003]
In memory of John ANDREW,
died May 26 1871 aged 89 years
Also Elizabeth his daughter,
died Feb 21 1882 aged 69 years.
Also Jane his daughter,
died May 15 1903 aged 88 years.
Also Contributed
John ANDREW, 26 May 1871, 89
Elizabeth, d, 15 May 1903, 88 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In affectionate remembrance of
Joseph Sykes BROMLEY of Grindleford Bridge,
who departed this life on the
2nd March 1902 aged 68 years.
At rest
Also Hannah his wife, who fell on sleep the
16th of Aug 1911 aged 86 years. [Note: Hannah wife of Joseph Sykes BROMLEY
was née ANDREW] [Kathleen Lush: 29 Apr 2003]
Also Contributed
Joseph Sykes BROMLEY,
Of Grindleford Bridge, 2 March 1902, 68
Joseph ANDREW, of Grindleford Bridge,
7 Sept 1871, 77 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In memory of Joseph ANDREW of Grindleford Bridge
who died September 7th 1871 aged 77 years.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death
of his saints. [Kathleen Lush: 29 Apr 2003]
In loving memory of Mary Elizabeth Gilbert,
wife of Rev. W.H. HILL, of Padley Croft, Grindleford,
born Jan 31 1856 died August 28th 1921.
'The heart of her husband trusted in her.'
Prov. XXXI. II. [Kathleen Lush: 29 Apr 2003]
Also Contributed
Mary Elizabeth Gilbert,
w/o The Rev W.H. HILL,
of Padley Croft Grindleford,
31 Jan 1856 - 28 Aug 1921 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In affectionate remembrance of
Joseph ANDREW of Grindleford Bridge
who departed this life on the
9th Dec 1902 aged 71 years.
'There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God'
Note: Joseph ANDREW was a brother of
Mary Elizabeth GILBERT's grandfather, Daniel ANDREW,
and his inscription is on other side of her gravestone. [Kathleen Lush: 29 Apr 2003]
Also Contributed
Joseph ANDREW
Of Grindleford Bridge, 9 Dec 1902, 71 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 11th June 2003.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
William YOUNG, of Foolow,
27 March 1838, 91
Sarah, w, 8 Nov 1819, 64
Benjamin, s, died in infancy
William YOUNG, of Foolow,
26 April 1869, 87
Martha, w, 24 May 1857, 68
William, s/o William & Martha,
21 April 1843, 32
Robert, s, died in infancy
Matthew MORTON, of Foolow,
24 Dec 1820, 63
Deborah, w, 9 Sept 1827, 75
John, s, 22 June 1797, 20
Matthew, grandson, & s/o
Anthony & Elizabeth MORTON,
died in infancy
Mary, their d, 13 Feb 1844, 28
Edward FURNESS, of Foolow,
10 Feb 1806, 66
Ann, w, 23 July 1826, 73
Also five of their children who
died in their infancy
Edward, s, of Great Huclow,
28 Aug 1838, 17
Mathew, s, died in infancy
Thomas GREGORY, of Eyam,
5 June 1872, 73
Sarah, w, 22 April 1867, 58
Sarah, d, 1 Feb 1870, 20
Thomas, s, of Eyam
15 May 190*, 66
Lizzie, w, 26 July 1923, 78
James Morton FROGGATT,
Stone Mason, 11 June 1807, 48
Martha, w, 27 Nov 1822, 61
Also ***** eldest son of the above named
4 May 1857, 43
also of the children of the last named
and Hannah his wife
Thomas, 5 April 1833, 16
Mary, 21 June 1844, 29
Robert, 30 Jan 1856, 46
Ellen, d/o the first above named,
and w/o Joseph BENNETT,
of Goatcliffe 23 May 1840, 41
Robert, s, 26 Sept 1803, 11
Mary, d, 21 Sept 1806, 17
Dorothy, w/o William BRITTLEBANK,
27 Dec 1800, 55
William, 22 Nov 1813, 60
He was Sexton at this church for 26 yrs
Mary, d, 24 April 1804, 23
James, s, who died in London aged 53
He was engaged in His Majesty Foot Guards
in the Irish Rebellion in 1798, and in
Holland with Duke of York, also with
Sir Ralph ABERCROMBIE in Egypt in 1801 and
with the Duke of Wellington in Spain
This stone was erected by their affectionate son
Joseph BRITTLEBANK, of Sheffield
Rebecca, d/o Daniel & Mary WILLIS,
21 June 1800, 14 weeks
Ellen, d, 4 Oct 1811, 22
Joseph, s, 2 June 1825, *5 [* looks like a 2] (25)
Daniel, s, 4 Feb 1836, 34
Daniel WILLIS, father to the above
named children, 28 Sept 1840, 84
Mary WILLIS 21 April 1853, 86 [Ed: Joseph son of Daniel & Mary WILLIS
was baptised at Eyam 19 Jan 1798]
Thomas HALHAM, 10 July 1756, 53
Deborah, d/o Thomas & Hannah HALHAM
28 May 1752, 17
Elizabeth, d, 11 June 1752, 19
Thomas, s, 17 March 1753, 15 [not sure]
Mary Anne, w/o Joseph VERNON,
of Eyam, d/o late Lawrence MOWRE,
of Gri[n]dleford Bridge, 5 Feb 1863, 58 [it has been over scribed could be 38 or 58] [Ed: Mary Anne was the daughter of Lawrence &
Elizabeth MOWER baptised at Eyam 16 Apr 1824]
Joseph, s/o Joseph & Elizabeth NEWTON,
28 Aug 1774, 2yrs & 7 months
Joseph, 2nd s/o Joseph & Elizabeth,
6 Oct 1806, 21
Joseph NEWTON, 25 May 1833, 88
Elizabeth, w, 25 July 1833, 88
Joseph, grandson, & s/o John & Elizabeth NEWTON,
29 June 1837, 20
Richard FOX, 16 Oct 1855, 79
Francis DRABLE, late of Eyam,
5 March 1731, 69
Esther, w, 4 Jan 1728, 67
Thomas, s, 8 Oct 1737, 36 [Ed: Thomas was buried 10 Oct 1734,
so the year probably should read '1734']
Mary, William, Thomas & John,
Children of Edward & Margaret HILL,
of Foolow
Mary, 17 March 1760, 5yrs
William, 2 May 1764, 7yrs
Thomas, 7 May 1767, 5yrs
John, 12 Sept 1768, 9yrs
Edward HILL, [stone has sunk at this point]
Catherine, d/o Thomas & Martha SAVIL,
of Brosterfield, 26 Oct 1796, 7yrs
Thomas SAVIL, 14 March 1820, 66
Martha, w, 17 Aug 1821, 67
George, s, 9 Jan 1846, 61
Marmaduke MIDDLETON, youngest s/o
M.M. MIDDLETON Esq, of Leam,
6 Feb 1845, 35
Col Robert ATHORPERE of
Leam Hill [Hall], 16 Oct 1841 -1 April 1912
Geoffrey, h/o Lesley Gregory ROSE-INNES
Leam Hall, 12 Jan 1937, 61
Lesley Clara Gregory ROSE-INNES
27 Dec 1965, 81
James SLINN, s/o John & Ann,
27 June 1818 - 29 July 1865
Stone was erected by his affectionate wife,
Mary Hudson SLINN
Mary Hudson SLINN, w, 11 Sept 1905, 84
John BRIGHTMORE,
7 June 1835, 68
Mary, w, 18 May 1834, 66
Elizabeth, d, 16 Jan 1797, 3yrs
Ann, d, 13 Jan 1812, 14 months
Joseph, s, 23 Aug 1815, 18
John, s, 12 June 1825, 22
William, s, 13 April 1828, 26
Mary, w/o John ELLIOT,
Of Bretton, 5 Jan 1803, 45
Joseph, 23 March 1837, 79
Peter, s, 1 Jan 1854, 54
Fanny, d/o Peter ELLIOT,
16 Feb 1859, 18
Alice, w/o Peter, 3 Nov 1882, 83
William & John BOOTH,
Sons of John & Susannah BOOTH,
of Eyam, Farmer, 18 April 1813, 7 months
The latter on the 11 March 1825, 13 months
Susannah, 1843, 66
John, 22 Jan 1847, 66
Charles Sisum WRIGHT, M.A,
Canon of York, 15 May 1840 - 14 Sept 1903,
1st Vicar of St Silas, Sheffield, 1866,
Vicar of Doncaster, 1879,
Rector & Rural Dean of Stokesley, 1886,
Chaplin to the late Archbishop, THOMPSON
Charlotte Elizabeth, w, of Eyam Hall,
6 Oct 1841 -26 Oct 1919
Emily Georgina, only daughter,
17 March 1868 - 13 May 1925
William Peter WRIGHT, M.A, Oxon,
Of Eyam Hall, 16 Aug 1864 - 8 April 1944
Vicar of Hemingbrough !! York, 1905 - 1915
and of St Silas, Sheffield, 1915 - 1923
Charlotte Winifred WRIGHT, w,
13 July 1869 - 5 Jan 1937
Charles Simsum WRIGHT, s,
2 July 1894 - 30 Nov 1985
Irene, nee YEOMAN,
15 Aug 1897 - 13 April 1990 [Ed: Hemingbrough is correct]
Elizabeth, d/o Thomas Wilson FROGGATT,
Of this parish, and w/o Frank Bartram COLVER,
Of Sheffield, 8 April 1878 - 13 Jan 1911
Frank Bartram COLVER, 15 Nov 1954, 82
John William FROGGATT,
20 June 1910, 49
Frank Reginald FROGGATT,
3rd son, Killed in Action at Mesop[o]tamia,
3 Feb 1917, 27
Ernest Stanley FROGGATT, h/o Bertha,
12 March 1963, 77
Bertha, 24 Dec 1975, 89
Ann Elizabeth, w/o John DRONFIELD,
4 May 1909, 42
John Thomas, s, 10 May 1910, 22
Charles, s, who lost his life on
Submarine "C31", 12 Jan 1915, 24
John DRONFIELD, 23 April 1933, 68
Also Able Seaman
Albert J. DRONFIELD
LT/JX 382618, s/o the above died at sea,
1 May 1944, 21
James & Barbara BRIGHTMOR,
Late of Grindleford Bridge,
and seven of their children
He, died 1778, 72
She, 1776, 70
Mary, infant
James, infant
Benjamin, 1748
Martha, 1755
Barbara, 1758
John, 1780
Elizabeth, 1782
Joseph ROSE of Grindleford Bridge,
4 Nov 1863, 48 [Ed: Joseph buried Eyam 8 Nov 1863,
of Grindleford Bridge; aged 48
"hanged himself in a wood" (poor chap)]
John & Peter, son of
William & Nancy BRADFHAW [BRADSHAW],
who died in their infancy 1781
Peter BRADFHAW [BRADSHAW], 14 March 1800, 71
William, grandson of
William & Mary BRADFHAW [BRADSHAW],
8 July 1815, 10
William, 16 Sept 1822, 68
He was a Carrier from Eyam to Sheffield, 34 years,
Mary, w, 8 July 1851, 71
Margaret, d/o William & Sarah BAILEY,
5 July 1814, 18
also five of their children who died in their infancy
William BAILEY, 24 Nov 1862, 69
Sarah, w, 3 Dec 1864, 70
George, s, 9 May 1837, 38
William, s, 20 Dec 1858, 31
Robert BROOMHEAD,
of Bretton-Clough, parish of Eyam,
9 Aug 1764, 98
Alice, w, 17 Oct 1764, **
Richard, s, 29 Oct 1732, 12 [Ed: Robert was baptised at Eyam 8 Jun 1679]
Thomas BAGSHAW, of Bretton Clough,
29 July 1830, 58
George BAGSHAW, 25 Dec 1845, 28
Esther, w/o Thomas, 27 April 1846, 67
Grace, d, 9 March 1837, 18
Esther, d, 10 Oct 1838, 30
Elizabeth, w/o Isaac RIPPON,
10 April 1804, 60
Isaac, 17 June 1811, 64
Elizabeth RIPPON, d,
28 Oct 1858, 72
Martha, w/o Isaac RIPON,
2 Sept 1837, 66
Isaac, 2 Nov 1844, 68
Cricketers Grave
Harry BAGSHAW, 31 Jan 1927, 67
From 1888 to 1924, with the Derbyshire & M.C.C.
Well Played
For when the one great scorer comes to write agains't
Your name, He writes - Not that you Won or Lost
but how you played the games.
Jeanie, w, 9 May 1955, 75
Edward Wingfield BAGSHAW, s, 25 Dec 1952, 47
Mary Kathleen HEBDIGE, 14 April 1964, 61
Dr Cyril James PEDDLE, M.B.E.
1 Feb 1887 - 21 Sept 1967
Hilda Augusta, w,
30 Nov 1887 - 29 July 1966
Mary Eileen, B.Sc, S.R.N. elder daughter,
a dear friend of Laura, 11 Feb 1916 - 11 Nov 1997
Percy, h/o Ann Elizabeth WILLIS,
10 March 1947, 75
Mary Eliza WILLIS,
8 Nov 1918, 20
Walter, s, died in infancy,
Ann Elizabeth, 4 Jan 1951, 77
Charles WILLIS, 14 Feb 1990, 78
Alice Betty WILLIS,
30 April 1991, 87
Jane, w/o John COOPER,
20 Feb 1852, 67
John, 28 Feb 1852, 76
Sarah & Alexander, their children
died in infancy
Edwin, s/o John & Jane COOPER,
who died in East India on the
16 Dec 1852, 30
Charles, s, 2 March 1853, 37
Violetta DANE, d/o Thomas & Sarah DANE,
13 June 1856 - 24 Dec 1859
Thomas DANE, 2 April 1879, 54
Sarah DANE, w, 27 Feb 1905, 82
Laura DANE, d, 3 July 1898, 38
Edgar DANE, s, died at Bisley [Ed: Disley?],
3 Jan 1903, 40
Philip DANE, s, died at Accrington,
11 April 1923, 49, Burried at Glossop,
Bertha, B CLEERENSHAW, d, [Ed: probably OLLERENSHAW]
Died at Glossop, 30 Aug 1924, 60
Samuel DANE, died at Glossop,
2 Nov 1926, 75, who served the
Glossop Corporation as Inspector
for 45 years
In Loving Memory of
Thomas PATRICK
who died Sep 29th 1901
Aged 69 years
Also of Hannah wife of the above
who died July 25th 1907
Aged 76 years
"Other refuge have I none"
Also Elizabeth daughter of the above
who died March 26th 1952
Aged 87 years
Also Sarah their dearly loved daughter
who died April 22nd 1891
Aged 23 years
And was interred at Toxteth Cemetery, Liverpool
Also Contributed
Thomas PATRICK, 29 Sept 1901, 69
Hannah, w, 25 July 1907, 76
Elizabeth, d, 26 March 1952, 87
Sarah, d, 22 April 1891, 23
And was interred at Toxteth Cemetery, Liverpool [Ed: Elizabeth - "Miss PATRICK" - was the Village
Schoolmistress in Grindleford] [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
In Loving Memory of
Jabez BRAMWELL
who died August 26th 1915
in his 83rd year
Also of his wife
Hannah Johnson BRAMWELL
who died August 19th 1923
in her 86th year
Also of Samuel their son
who died at Workington
Jan 10th 1931 aged 65 years
Also of William their son
who died at Barlow
June 22nd 1948 aged 85 years
Also Mary Ann their daughter
who died June 15th 1953
aged 94 years [Jabez only was noted previously, above]
Also Contributed
Jabez BRAMWELL, 26 Aug 1915, 83
Hannah Johnson BRAMWELL, w,
19 Aug 1923, 86
Samuel, s, died at Workington,
10 Jan 1931, 65
William, s, died at Barlow, 22 June 1948, 85
Mary Ann, d, 16 June 1953, 94 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In Loving Memory of
Isaac WHITE / of Eyam
who died June 23rd 1891
aged 85 years
Also Elizabeth his wife
who died Dec 20th 1894
aged 83 years
Also Martha daughter
of the above who died
July 25th 1912 in her 78 year
In Loving Memory of
Hannah / the beloved wife of
Thomas BOWRING
who died October 21 1903 Aged 76 years
Also of Thomas
Husband of the above named
who died January 13 1907 Aged 74 years
At Rest
Also / Sarah Ellen
daughter of the above
who died April 3rd 1937
Aged 76 years
Re-United
Also Contributed
Hannah, w/o Thomas BOWRING,
Of Grindleford Bridge, 21 Oct 1903, 76
Thomas, h, 13 Jan 1907, 74
Sarah Ellen, d, 8 April 1937, 76 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In Memory of
Martha / the beloved wife of William HALLAM
of Stoney Middleton
who died Decr 14th 1876 Aged 63 years
Also the above named William HALLAM
who died Feby 17th 1884 Aged 77 years
In Loving Memory
James FURNESS / of Eyam
who departed this life August 10th 1918
Aged 80 years
Also Martha / the beloved wife of the above
Who departed this life Oct ?? 1882
Aged 63 years
Thy Will be done
Also of Hannah FURNESS
daughter of the above
who departed this life Decr 28th 1919
in her 75th year [can't read this one very well]
In Loving Memory of
Fanny / the dearly beloved wife of
George WALKER / of Hazleford
who died July 16th 1900 aged 30 years
Also John the beloved son of
the above named
who died October 13th 1900 [year uncertain?]
aged 3 years and 10 months
Also Contributed
Fanny, w/o George WALKER,
Of Hazelford, 16 July 1900, 30
John, s, 13 Oct 1896, 3yrs & 10 months [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In Memory of
George son of John and Hannah WALKER
of Hazleford
who died Feb 18th 1871 aged 31 years
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death
of his saints
Also of the above named
John WALKER
Died Dec 13th 1883 aged 61 years
Also of Hannah the beloved
wife of the above John WALKER
who died April 29th 1891 aged 77 years
He needeth(?) his beloved sleep
Also Contributed
George s/o John & Hannah WALKER,
Of Hazelford, 18 Feb 1874, 31
John WALKER, 13 Dec 1883, 61
Hannah, w/o John, 29 April 1891, 77 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In Affectionate Remembrance of
Elizabeth / the beloved wife of
William ROBINSON
who departed this life April 9th 1873
Aged 71 years
Also of the above named
William ROBINSON / of Eyam
who departed this life August 2nd 1877
Aged 80 years
Also of Ellen the beloved wife of
John ROBINSON
who departed this life November 28th 1905?
Aged 66 years
Also of the above named
John ROBINSON
who departed this life March 27th 1918
Aged 80 years
Also of Mary Ann the beloved daughter
of the above John and Ellen ROBINSON
who departed this life Dec 20 1918
Aged 38 years
And of Emily ROBINSON daughter of the above
Died 22nd Sept 1968 aged 85 years
Also Contributed
Elizabeth, w/o William ROBINSON,
9 April 1873, 71
William, of Eyam, 2 Aug 1877, 80
Ellen, w/o John ROBINSON,
28 Nov 1903, 66
John, 27 March 1916, 80
Mary Ann, d/o John & Ellen ROBINSON,
20 Dec 1918, 38
Emily ROBINSON, d, 22 Sept 1968, 86 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In Loving Memory of
James / the beloved husband of
Emma BLAND of Eyam
born March 22 1852 died March 31 1899
Not our Will but Thine
Also of Emma
wife of the above James BLAND
who died June 13th 1930
Aged 69 years
Interred at Hamilton N.Z.
Also treasured memories of
Richard Frost BLAND
who passed away 24th Feb. 1958
Aged 73 years
In loving memory of
our infant daughter Ann Eliza [no other detail]
Also Contributed
In Loving Memory of James BLAND,
the beloved husband of Emma BLAND of Eyam,
Born March 22 1852 Died March 31 1899
Not our will but thine
Also of Emma wife of the above James BLAND,
who died June 13th, 1930 aged 69 years
(Interred Hamilton, New Zealand)
Also treasured memories of Richard Frost BLAND
who passed away 24th February 1958 aged 73 years.
In loving memory of our infant daughter Ann Eliza* [recorded October 1998]
*No date given. Ann Eliza actually died in 1883. [Christopher Bennett: 18/21 Feb 2003]
Here Lieth the Remains
of Jane the Wife of Jofeph [Joseph]
BENEFON [BENESON], Miner in Eyam who
departed this life Dec 1. 1783
in the 47 year of her age. [There are 8 more lines of inscription on this
stone but the upper surface has flaked off]
Also Contributed
Jane, w/o Joseph BENEFON [BENESON],
Miner in Eyam, 1 Dec 1783, 47 [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
[Ed: the stone records Mary wife of Thomas
TALBOTT died in 1756, but according to the
PR she was buried 2 Aug 1758. Other dates, however,
are in agreement. Richard's burial in
1760 records he was the Parish Clerk]
Also Contributed To the memory of ... Dyed
Richard TALBOTT Feb 12 1760, 57
Elizabeth, his wife Oct 30 1775, 56
Robert their son July 14 1756, 16
Mary, w/o
Thomas TALBOTT July 10 1756, 82
Catherine TALBOTT May 8 1760, 47 Jofeph [Joseph] BATES July 2 1748, 70
Anne, w/o John ALLEN July 24 1767, 61
George TALBOTT Sept 1 1768, 33
John ALLEN Jan 6 1775 -
Mary KNOWLES Dec 23 1776, 56
George KNOWLES, Sen Oct 3 1791, 71 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
Near this Stone
Lieth the Remains of William TALBOTT
which by his Death causeth the Name
of the Family to be extinct.
He died the 16th Day of April in the
Year 1817 and in the 79th Year
of his age.
Cold Death o'er took him in his aged Years
And left no Parents unavailing Tears
Relations now enjoy his Worldly Store
The Race forgotten and the name no more
Also Contributed
Near this stone Lieth the remains of
William TALBOTT which by his
death causeth the name, of the family
to be extinct
He died on the 16th day of April in the
Year 1817 and in the 79th year of his age [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
Leaning by church
[...] the wife of Francis BLACKWELL
Who Departed this
life August the 23th
Aged 56 Years 1701 [Known to be named Jane, and buried 23 Aug 1700]
Leaning by church
[.effrey TAYLO.]
was Buried
6 Day of No.
[...] 1700 [rest not readable - PR records 'Gefrey TAYLOUR'
of 'Bridge' (ie Grindleford Bridge)
buried 6 Nov 1700]
Here was Interred the
Body of John EATON Junior who
departed this life December
the 19 1761, aged 53 Years.
Go Home Dear Friend and fhed no Tears
I Muft lie here till Chrift [Christ] appears
I in my prime was call'd a way
And now be mouldering in the Clay
As I am now so muft you be
Therefore prepare to follow me.
Alfo Here lieth the Remains of
Mary the Wife of the above John
EATON who departed this life
November the 8th in the Year of
our Lord 1777 aged 67 Years.
Also Contributed
John EATON junior,
who died December 19 1761 aged 53 years
and his wife Mary ? 1777 aged 67 years [recorded June 1998] [Christopher Bennett: 27 Mar 2003]
In Memory of
Ellen wife of John LANCAKE
who died April 18th 1846 / Aged 66 Years.
Our hope is in Christ.
Also of the above named
John LANCAKE
Late of Stoney Middleton
who departed this life July 21st 1864
Aged 73 Years.
In an instant I sank neath the shadows of death
And Eternity round me arose:
O Reader remember that life is a breath
And a breath may bring thine to its close. [Ed: Ellen was the same age as John in 1841 (50), and
d. by 1851 but the MI definitely says 1846 and aged 66]
Also Contributed
Ellen, w/o John LANGAKE
18 April 1846, 66 In an instant I sank neath the shadow of death
and eternity round me rose.
O' reader remember that life is a breath
and a breath may bring thine to its close [Ed: Surname is more usually LANCAKE] [Alf Beard: 11 Jun 2003]
In Memory of / William WOOD
who died June 27. 1865
Aged 60 Years.
Author of the
History and Antiquities of Eyam.
Tales and Traditions of the Peak &c
Men but like visions are
Time all doth claim.
He lives who dies and
leaves a lasting name.
Also / of Sarah
the wife of / William WOOD
who departed this life
March 15th, 1886
In her seventy seventh Year.
Also Contributed
William WOOD, 27 June 1865, 60 Author of the History and Antiquities of Eyam,
Tales and Traditions of the Peak etc.
Men but like visions are time all doth claim,
he lives who dies and leaves a lasting name
Sarah, w/o William WOOD, 15 March 1886, 77 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
In Loving Memory of / Joseph /
dearly beloved husband of /
Emily OUTRAM /
died Oct 12th 1947 aged 66 years. /
Also of the above named / Emily /
died Oct 23rd 1951 aged 71 years. /
Reunited. [additional detail t/scribed by RRL 16 May 2008]
Also Contributed
Joseph, w/o Emily OUTRAM,
12 Oct 1947, 65
Emily, 23 Oct 1951, 71
In loving memory of /
Joseph OUTRAM /
the beloved husband of Olive /
born 7th March 1905 /
died 19th February 1982. /
Also Olive OUTRAM /
the beloved wife of Joseph /
born 23rd June 1907 /
died 26th April 1989. [additional detail t/scribed by RRL 16 May 2008]
Also Contributed
Joseph OUTRAM, h/o Olive,
7 March 1916 - 19 Feb 1982
Olive OUTRAM,
23 June 1907 - 26 April 1989 [Alf Beard: 2 Jul 2003]
In / Memory / of
Elizabeth Daughter of Robert
and Elizabeth WRIGHT
[Abney]-Low-Wood who died
October 11th 1824 Aged 22
Years. Also two of their
[children] who died in their / infancy. [in b/grd on another photo: RRL 27 May 2008]
In Loving Memory of
Margaret / wife of /
Benjamin DRABBLE.
born May 1st 1812. died June 13th 1891.
and Ann, their daughter
aged 13 years. [no date]
Also John and Sarah
their children, who died in infancy.
Also Benjamin,
husband of the above named
born Feby. 11th 1812. died May 24th 1894.
At Rest
Also Martha, daughter of the above
Benjamin & Margaret DRABBLE
who died Sept. 20th 1903, aged 57 years
O God unto thy hands I commend my Spirit. [missing in Alf's transcription: RRL 12 Jun 2008]
In Loving Memory of
Eleanor Mary WOOD
Died 3rd April 1959
Aged 69 Years
and her husband
Joseph Francis WOOD
Died 17th December 1973
Aged 84 Years [missing in Alf's transcription: RRL 13 Jun 2008]
The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 2nd July 2003.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
Elizabeth, d/o George & Sarah PURSEGLOVE,
26 Feb 1874, 7yrs & 4 months
Robert, s, 20 March 1874, 2yrs & 5 months
William, s, 18 June 1876, 14
Fanny, d, 4 Feb 1877, 17
Peter Elliot, s, 28 July 1882, 27
Mary Alice, d, 4 Jan 1889, 36
Mary Ann, d/o
Henry & Hannah DOOLEY,
15 April 1865, 7 weeks
Hannah Elizabeth, d,
21 Sept 1865. 3yrs
William, 8 Jan 1865, 16 months
Henry Bagshaw DOOLEY, s,
31 July 1867, [looks like] 7 weeks (weeks is correct)
Hannah DOOLEY, 28 May 1901, 72
Henry DOOLEY, 29 June 1927, 86
John DANIEL,
5 Nov 1865, 75
Ann, w, 24 Jan 1868, 76
Ann, d/o George & Mary DANIEL,
18 May 1857, 17
Henry, their son, 28 Dec 1857, 20
George, their son, 30 July 1858, 15
George DANIEL, the above,
25 April 1896, 79
Ann Elizabeth, d, 8 April 1889, 28
Herbert, h/o Margaret BOWERS,
23 Sept 1950, 71
Margaret, w, 3 June 1955, 75
Also Contributed
Herbert, h/o Margaret BOWERS,
23 Sept 1950, 71
Margaret, w, 3 June 1955, 75
George Edward, h/o Joan BOWERS,
15 March 1932, 59 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
John, h/o Agnes RIDGEWAY,
15 Dec 1909, 50
Agnes, 5 March 1936, 76
Arthur, h/o May GREEN May 1962, 69
Aldene Ridgeway TURNER,
s/o Frank Henry & Mary Elizabeth TURNER,
grandson of the above, 10 March 1915, 5 &1/2 months
May GREEN, 9 Feb 1970, 71
Frances, w/o James SLATER, of Eyam,
13 April 1918, 71
James SLATER, h, 21 Sept 1926, 81
Allen, s, 16 March 1928, 57
Clara, d, 12 Sept 1933, 55
Mary Ellen, d, 19 Jan 1949, 80
Seth, s, 13 May 1967, 79
Esther, d/o George & Sarah MIDDLETON,
Of Foolow, 3 Dec 1867, 57
John MIDDLETON, her brother,
31 July 1870, 62
Joseph, their brother, 24 Jan 1872, 54
Thomas, 9 Dec 1875, 70
Grace, 1 March 1882, 69
"All Brothers"
Joseph VERNON,
Of Grindle-Ford Bridge,
15 May 1866, 77
John, s, 28 May 1867, 42
Mary, w/o Joseph VERNON, 6 Dec 1870, 81
Thomas VERNON of Brambley,
24 Dec 1893, 71
William VERNON,
Of G[r]indleford Bridge, 29 Nov 1896, 80
George SELLARS, of Eyam,
7 Aug 1886, 81
Ellen, w, 5 Aug 1887, 80
Jane, d, 26 May 1866, 29
Ellen POLLITT, w/o Abraham SELLARS,
9 Sept 1909, 69
Abraham SELLARS, 15 April 1910, 63
George MADDOCK, of Eyam,
7 June 1900, 62
Mary, w, 16 March 1903, 66
Also of their children
Arban, 5 Jan 1865, 1yr & 2 months
Robert Henry, 25 April 1865, 5 months
George, 10 Sept 1872, 3 months
Charles MADDOCK, 15 Dec 1905, 81
Elizabeth, d/o John & Rebecca KENYON,
Of Grindleford Bridge, 5 Jan 1861, 15 months
John, s, 21 March 1869, 14 months
Robert, 14 Jan 1871, 17months
John KEYNON, 16 Aug 1883, 55
Rebecca, widow, 1 May 1912, 74
Tom, h/o Caroline DANIEL,
23 Jan 1922, 68
Caroline, w, 26 Dec 1938, 83
Clarence, s, 20 Jan 1858, 4yrs
Charles, s, 14 Aug 1927, 48
Sarah, w/o Charles DANIEL,
27 Nov 1918, 24
Anne Elizabeth DANIEL,
d/o Tom & Caroline,
9 July 1971, 81
James COOPER, h/o Ann of Eyam,
30 Oct 1904, 77
Barbara, died in infancy
Ann COOPER, w, 21 Jan 1918, 79
Alfred, s, 9 June 1920, 65
Pte Francis James EYRE,
Grandson of the above, who died at
Rouen, France, 11 Nov 1918, 21
Edward ELLIOTT, Sept 22 1868, 76
Lydia ELLIOTT, Oct 4, 1872, 71
Robert ELLIOTT, April 5, 1872, 38
William ELLIOTT, May 16, 1850, 34
Emma ELLIOTT, May 19, 1850, 12
Charles ELLIOTT, May 27, 1850, 22
Ralph ELLIOTT, Aug 2, 1902, 77
Mary ELLIOTT, June 24, 1917, 91
William Wood FURNESS,
2nd s/o Peter & Hannah of Eyam,
5 Oct 1867, 35
Peter FURNESS, 15 June 1868, 76
Sarah Ann, 2nd d/o William Wood FURNESS,
11 Dec 1875, 9yrs
Francis, eldest s/o Peter & Hannah FURNESS,
25 Dec 1875, 15
Hannah FURNESS, 10 Jan 1880, 88
Lydia, eldest d/o Peter & Hannah,
1 May 1884, 63
Elizabeth, 4th d/o Peter & Hannah,
3 Nov 1897, 71
Catherine, w/o William Wood FURNESS,
23 March 1920, 82
Emily Jane, d/o Arthur & Jane COOPER,
14 July 1890 - 3 May 1891
Edward, w, 30 Dec 1899 - 7 May 1901
Arthur COOPER,
16 Jan 1943, 86
Jane, w, 3 Jan 1945, 86
Edwin LONGDON,
Of Great Hucklow,
9 Oct 1893, 62
Mary, w, 28 Dec 1911, 82
George Edwin, h/o Mary Ann LONGDEN,
8 Feb 1945, 77
Caroline Ellen, d, 30 June 1945, 74
Also Contributed
Edwin LONGDEN, of Great Hucklow,
9 Oct 1893, 62
Mary, w, 28 Dec 1911, 82
George Edwin, h/o Mary Ann LONGDEN,
8 Feb 1945, 77
Caroline Ellen, 30 June 1945, 74 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
Mary, d/o William & Sarah TOWNSEND,
Of Bretton Clough, 20 Oct 1878, 24
William TOWNSEND, 25 May 1907, 85
Sarah, w, 5 Feb 1907, 74
Also Contributed
Mary, d/o William & Sarah TOWNSEND,
Of Bretton Clough, 20 Oct 1878, 24
William, 25 May 1907, 85
Sarah, 5 Feb 1907, 74 [Alf Beard: 3 Jul 2003]
Frank Furness, s/o Benjamin & Jane ELLIOTT,
21 Dec 1875 - 10 Aug 1876
Peter & Joseph, s, died in infancy
James Furness, s, 15 March 1882, 14 months
Benjamin ELLIOTT, 1 March 1893, 62
Frank OWEN, grandson of the above,
22 Feb 1909, 3yrs
Jane Francis, widow of Benjamin ELLIOTT,
4 Dec 1926, 86
John MIDDLETON of Foolow,
22 August 1898, 38
Martha MIDDLETON, w, 28 Sept 1891, 30
Benjamin Arthur, s, 16 June 1910, 24
Samuel, s, 20 Nov 1892, 5yrs
Joseph, 14 April 1892, 10 months
Arthur Edward Wainwright PENTELOW,
6 April 1982, 77
Guy Edward PENTELOW,
Only son of Edward & Lilian,
9 Feb 1992, 63
Lilian Eugenie PENTELOW,
31 Aug 1997, 90
Elizabeth, w/o Matthew FURNESS,
24 Nov 1920, 59
Richard, s, 23 Feb 1896, 4yrs
Matthew, 15 Dec 1932, 74
Elizabeth Mary, w/o Wm H FURNESS,
their son, 1 June 1922, 44 [Note: Elizabeth was born in 1860 as Elizabeth BLAND.
ex. Chris Bennett, 9 Jul 2003]
William s/o
George Francis & Mary Ann HALL,
Of Eyam, 2 Nov 1899, 23
George Francis HALL,
28 Jan 1910, 66
Mary Ann, w, 1 May 1917, 65
Elizabeth, 17 Feb 1855, 81
Elizabeth, w/o Benjamin FOX,
9 Nov 1924, 56
Benjamin FOX,
14 Nov 1943, 73
Thomas Alfred Wheatley FRITH,
11 Sept 1966, 72
Charles STURGESS,
1 March 1983, 89
Gladys STURGESS, 4 March 1983, 87
George, h/o
Barbara Brightmore FLETCHER,
16 March 1855 - 12 March 1898
Barbara Brightmore, w,
27 March 1900, 40
William FURNESS, s,
2 Sept 1887, 2yrs & 4 months
Anne Sophia, d, 17 Aug 1892, 5 months
Harry, h/o Rosa ROWLAND,
11 May 1945, 77
Alfred Victor, s, 7 months
Rosa ROWLAND, w,
26 Jan 1951, 80
Gertrude LOWE, d,
26 Feb 1989, 94
Peace Perfect Peace
Joseph FRITH, 6 March 1928, 62
Sarah Ann (Lallie), w, 17 Sept 1931, 62
Queenie & Doris, children, who died in infancy
Memory is a garden that has
many fragrant flowers
Rosa FURNESS,
1889 - 1948
Thomas Ollerenshaw FURNESS, h,
1884 -1967
Sydney Lawrence, s, died in infancy
Mona Lesley FURNESS,
1915 - 1991 [Ed: Mona was was the Village
Schoolmistress in Grindleford]
Jennie, d/o Lewis & Jane MARPLES,
27 March 1932, 23
Jane Simpson MARPLES,
w/o Lewis MARPLES, 24 March 1939, 60
Lewis MARPLES, 17 Jan 1960, 86
John Mosley MARPLES, 12 Nov 1989, 78 [Ed: John Mosley added 15 Jul 2003 -
known to be Lewis & Jane's son]
Elizabeth, w/o Tom BARBER,
2 Oct 1932, 68
Tom BARBER, 28 April 1941, 77
Capt Thomas Edmund BARBER,
25 March 1902 - 12 July 1971 [Ed: Capt Thomas added 15 Jul 2003]
Doris Ethel, w/o
Clement Bernard RIDGEWAY,
11 April 1937, 42
Henry Bonnington RIDGEWAY,
Lieutenant, Royal Armoured Corps,
Killed in Action in Italy, 3 Aug 1944, 21
Clement Bernard RIDGEWAY, h,
22 Aug 1953, 57
Margaret, w/o James Michael RIDGEWAY,
25 Feb 1957, 26 [Ed: Margaret w/o James M. added 15 Jul 2003]
Sarah, w/o William ROBINSON,
of Donlow House !! Eyam,
16 May 1943, 57
William ROBINSON,
Died at Breca House !!
25 March 1957, 86 [Lettering on stone is partially obliterated]
Annie Elizabeth, w/o Frank BAGSHAW,
of Hall Farm Grindlow,
5 Jan 1953, 84
Frank BAGSHAW,
9 Mar 1954, 87
Elizabeth, d, 23 Jan 1960, 6! [lettering indistinct on Elizabeth's details]
A very precious son & brother,
Darran Mark SIMPSON,
Died tragically, 6 June 1992, 25
You left us with broken hearts
But beautiful memories,
Goodnight Darran, God Bless
The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 3rd July 2003.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
George PURSEGLOVE,
Of Maddon Park Farm,
10 March 1896, 67
Sarah, w/o George, 4 Jan 1912, 75
John Henry, 4 Jan 1912, 75
John Henry, grandson, died in infancy
Kate, w/o Robert PURSEGLOVE,
of Brosterfield Farm, 8 Jan 1952, 73
Sarah Ellen, w/o Frederick WHITE,
25 Jan 1891, 47
Thomas, s, 1 July 1877, 3yrs
Harold WHITE, 10 Dec 1896, 3yrs
Hannah, w/o Frederick WHITE,
13 Sept 1914, 63
Frederick WHITE, 7 Dec 1925, 81
By the permission Rev A.J. LONGSDON, MA,
Rector of Eyam Derbyshire, this stone was
placed opposite and close to the vault
of Catherine MOMPESSON, who departed 1666, by
Theophilus Sidney ECHALAZ,
Clerk in the Holy Orders 1801,
as memorial to and in loving and affectionate record
of Thomas STANLEY
an ernest devoted and faithful servant
to the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born at Duckmanton
and died in Eyam 1670 [Ed: Thomas STANLEY, buried 26 Aug 1670,
who was indeed born at Duckmanton]
John WRIGHT of Eyam Hall,
15 July 1881, 76
also memory of their children,
buried at Tamworth Churchyard,
Alethea Mary, aged 6 months
Emily Sisum, 15
Frederick Henry, 11yrs
Mary Ann, 14 Sept 1883, 72
Margaret Jane, d, 5 Oct 1906
Henry Thomas, s, 17 May 1874
Harriet Elizabeth, d, 12 July 1915
Walter h/o Hannah Elizabeth COCKER,
5 Feb 1933, 70
Hannah Elizabeth, 17 Nov 1946, 73
Abraham BERESFORD, father of the
above named Hannah Elizabeth,
14 April 1871, 88
Mary, w, 28 Feb 1873, 48
George ELLIOTT, 6 March 1859, 59
Mary, w, 17 March 1866, 63
Martha, d, 22 Feb 1852, 18
Joseph, s, 15 Jan 1867, 36
Thomas Godfrey ELLIOTT, grandson,
3 Aug 1865, 3days
Joseph, grandson, 4 Nov 1865, 15 weeks
William Edwin ELLIOTT, 21 Feb 1869, 11 months
George Daniel ELLIOTT, 20 May 1891, 22
Hannah ELLIOTT, 30 March 1895, 67
Mary Ellen BELFIT,
Granddaughter of Adam & Mary HOLMES,
4 Nov 1862, 18
Mary HOLMES, d, died at Troy U.S, 19 May 1880
Mary, w/o Adam HOLMES,
17 May 1864, 63
Adam HOLMES, a Peninsular [War] & Waterloo Veteran,
a brave soldier and a good Christian,
born 1 April 1793 and died 20 Oct 1878.
He was engaged in His Majesty 52nd Foot
under [the Duke of] Wellington,
and fought at the Battles of
Victoria [Vittoria], Pyrenles
[Pyrenees], Orghes [Orthes?],
Nivelle, Niv[e], and
Toulouse,
lost his left leg at Waterloo
James, s/o Adam & Mary HOLMES,
30 Sept 1823 died at Halifax 27 April 1898
Jane, d/o Adam & Mary, 2 Jan 1834 - 30 Sept 1910
Peter Furness HOLMES, s/o late Adam HOLMES,
19 Jan 1836 - 16 March 1896 [Ed: Battle sequence: 21 Jun 1813 (Vittoria),
25 Jul - 2 Aug 1813 (Pyrenees), 10 Nov 1813 (Nivelle),
9-13 Dec 1813 (Nive), 27 Feb 1814 (Orthes),
10 Apr 1814 (Toulouse), 18 Jun 1815 (Waterloo)]
Frances, w/o Richard FURNESS,
12 Aug 1844, 52
the memory Elizabeth, Margaret & Hannah, their children,
Richard FURNESS, born at Eyam 2 Aug 1791
And died at Dore, 13 Dec 1857
This monument originally erected by the
poet to the memory of his wife was elevated
and enclosed by numerous and attached friends
in order that they might record their high opinion
of the genius of the poet and worth of the man
whose remains rest here
James FURNESS, 18 Nov 1893, 88
Sarah, w, died at Cartlidge House, Great Hucklow,
12 March 1871, 70
Sarah, d, 4 Sept 1890, 52
Sarah, d/o James & Mary J. FURNESS,
8 Aug 1896 -28 April 1908
Elizabeth UNWIN, d/o John & Elizabeth,
30 Dec 1866, 37
also near this stone rest the remains of
John UNWIN, 7 April 1859, 68
Elizabeth UNWIN, 13 April 1871, 76
Mary Ann UNWIN, d, 11 Feb 1887, 55
Martha, d, 2 July 1919, 97
Elizabeth BAILEY,
Died at Hungerhill, 14 June 1872, 52
having lived nearly 86 years in
the family of Rev E.B. BAB**, !!
Rector of this parish 1826 - 1862 [Ed: This was Rev. E.B. BAGSHAWE, and
I think either aged 52 or 82 years must be wrong!]
Martha Ann WILSON,
27 Feb 1920, 66
Joseph, h, 11 Oct 1895, 53
Joseph, s, Killed in Action,
24 March 1918, 30
James HARLING,
Killed in Action, 23 March 1918, 31
Sarah, w/o James HARLING,
18 Feb 1961, 75
Ernest WILSON, 28 Feb 1963, 70
Charles MALTBY of Eyam,
8 March 1884, 53
Mary, d/o Charles & Mary,
6 Sept 1863, 3months
Mary, w, 2 June 18**
Ruth, d, 18 Aug 1921, **
Emma, w/o Alfred HANCOCK,
d/o above, ** Jan ****, ** [looks like] (23 Jan 1926, 66) [Ed: Emma HANCOCK, of Old Tupton,
buried 26 Jan 1925, aged 66 (PR)]
Panella !! Amelia w/o Peter John FURNESS,
8 Aug 1893, 45
Peter John 12 March 1909, 60
Hannah, w/o Peter John FURNESS
3 Feb 1987, 69 [Ed: Penella Amelia COCKER, bap 12 Oct 1849 (IGI)
In fact she died on 8 Aug 1895 (registered Bakewell
Sep 1/4 1895) PJ's second wife Hannah was born in Litton
and the age given for her in 1901 indicates she was
born c.1867. It seems likely therefore date of death
should be 3 Feb 1937.
ex. Chris Bennett, 9 Jul 2003]
Sarah, w/o Edmund BARNES,
Of Eyam, 5 Feb 1883, 42
Elizabeth Mary, d, 21 Feb 1876, 8yrs
Matthew, s, 12 July 1884, 19
Isaac, s, 4 Aug 1884, 18
Edmund BARNES, 17 June 1900, 64
Edmund, s, 4 Sept 1915, 40
Martha, w/o Edwin MALTBY of Eyam,
20 June 1939, 76
Edwin, 1 Dec 1953, 92
John Edwin MALTBY,
Killed in Action, 20 July 1917, 21
Thomas, Killed in Action, Feb 1917, 24
Samuel TURNER, 3 April 1870, 64
Mary, w, 15 March 1881, 68
Jane, w/o Samuel W. TURNER,
24 Feb 1887, 41
Eliza, d, 18 Sept 1881, 3yrs
Gilbert, s, 5 Jan 1884, 2yrs
Samuel TURNER, h/o Annie,
7 April 1902, 54
Annie, 8 Nov 1912, 58
Edward Henry BOWERS, 6 Aug 1960, 89
Helen HUTCHINSON, w/o above,
2 Feb 1957, 83
James Edward BOWERS, h/o Frances,
& s/o above, 12 May 1971, 65
Frederick & Thomas BOWERS,
his brothers who died in infancy
James BARKER, of Eyam,
22 March 1906, 79
Rebecca, w, 21 Nov 1885, 58
Hannah, d, 2 Aug 1872, 13
William, s, 8 March 1919, 61
George, s, 11 March 1931, 70
Robert COCKER, 4 Aug 1833 - 4 Sept 1894
Mary Ann, w, 6 Aug 1836 - 6 March 1877
Thomas, s, 2 Feb 1868 - 13 March 1871
Mary Ellen, w/o Urban COCKER,
3 May 1942, 63
Urban COCKER, 26 Nov 1948, 75
Margaret, w/o Paul PALFREYMAN,
8 Feb 1872, 69
Martha, d, 24 Feb 1860, 27
Paul, 30 Sept 1890, 87
Mary, w/o George, their son,
17 Nov 1864, 38
George PALFREYMAN,
5 Nov 1915, 87
Joseph MORTON,
4 Feb 1889, 74
Charlotte, w, 20 Oct 1873, 53
Hannah, d, 6 Feb 1873, 31yrs
Stenton, s, 22 April 1888, 36
Clara, d, 8 May 1883, 28
Arthur YOUNG, 21 June 1913, 61
Eliza Ellen, his wife, d/o Joseph & Charlotte,
18 Jan 1918, 65
Samuel SLINN, 24 Sept 1903, 86
Hannah, w, 30 July 1901, 76
Martha, d, 5 March 1900, 49
Joseph Albert, s, 20 June 1893, 23
Mary WORDSWORTH, d,
4 Feb 1947, 84
Hannah, d, 13 Nov 1960, 93
George TAYLOR, h/o Rose,
15 May 1942, 36
Rose Marie TAYLOR,
8 Oct 1939, 4 months & 2weeks
John J. MCGUINNES, h/o Rose,
5 Nov 1969, 60
Rose MCGUINNES, 1909 - 1996
John, h/o Sarah Ann WALTON,
Of Eyam, 10 July 1905, 69
George William, s, 28 Dec 1901, 42
Interred at Ecclesfield Church
Sarah Ann WALTON, w, 10 June 1916, 82
Samuel ROBINSON, 7 Jan 1888, 42
Ellen, d, 20 Nov 1881, 2yrs
Ann, w/o Samuel SELLERS,
26 Dec 1931, 85
Samuel W. SELLERS, 4 Sept 1937, 78
Elizabeth, w/o William CALDWELL,
& d/o above, 3 April 1941, 69
Ann, w/o Samuel DANIEL,
Of Eyam, 17 April 1920, 62
Harry, s, died in infancy
Fred, s, Killed in Action,
27 April 1917, 24
Ellen, d, 18 Nov 1928, 42
Sam DANIEL, 28 June 1932, 76
William TURNER,
Of Housley, 12 Jan 1876, 78
Ann, w, 29 Dec 1877, 75
Thomas, s, 1842, 6yrs
Ann, d, 1841, 15
Sarah, d, 1846, 21
William TURNER, of Housley,
17 Dec 1902, 57
Mary FURNESS, w. 7 July 1891, 58
Joseph s/o John & Mary HEPPENSTALL,
Of Eyam, 16 April 1888, 29
John, 11 March 1890, 62
Mary HEPPENSTALL,
18 Jan 1902, 73
Barbara HARLING, d,
24 April 1905, 44
Grace Green, d/o Thomas & Hannah
BOWRING, 8 June 1883, 19yrs & 11 months
Mary Ann, d, 17 Feb 1891, 32
Mary GREEN, grandmother of the above,
31 July 1888, 84
Hannah, the above, 21 Oct 1903, 76
William BULLARD, 14 May 1924, 60
Alice, w, 22 Jan 1951, 79
Charles, s, 7 July 1904, 14
Florrie w/o William H. BULLARD,
6 Sept 1938, 41
Michael Leonard, s/o Lilly & Leonard BULLARD,
6 March 1958, 12
Hannah, w/o George Joshua HAMMERTON,
12 Feb 1892, 28
Thomas, s, 20 Feb 1908, 18
Annie Elizabeth, w/o George Joshua,
Died at Youngstown, USA, 20 Dec 1928, 62
Hannah, w/o Jabez OLLERENSHAW,
15 June 1961, 83
Jabez, 19 May 1934, 98
Lois OLLERENSHAW, their infant daughter
21 Jan 1912, 1yr [Ed: Jabez most likely died in 1984 as
98 would be correct. He remarried in 1962, then
after his 2nd wife died, emigrated to N.Z.]
Jessie Leighton CARTER, w/o William,
12 Nov 1913, 60
William CARTER, 23 Jan 1926, 77
Annie w/o Charles A. CARTER,
2 Aug 1966, 77
Charles Alexander CARTER,
21 Dec 1978, 91
Rhoda, only d/o Henry & Rhoda TAYLOR,
Of Banktop Farm, Grindleford Bridge,
3 Dec 1874 - 6 Nov 1895
Rhoda, w/o Henry TAYLOR,
27 Oct 1915, 77
Anthony, s, 24 Oct 1935, 67
George, s/o Benjamin & Sarah BAGSHAW,
16 July 1873, 6 months
William, s, 7 April 1891, 18
Sarah Jane, d, 11 April 1891, 13
Sarah BAGSHAW, 28 Feb 1896, 61
Benjamin, 10 April 1906, 70
John WRIGHT of Eyam,
15 July 1900, 78
Mary, 10 Jan 1891, 67
The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 14th July 2003.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
Egnes LEE, 12 April 1931, 58
Herbert, h, 19 July 1969, 92 [Note: more usually recorded as Agnes LEE;
Herbert probably died 19 July 1959, if 92
was his correct age. He was born circa 1867;
christened at Eyam in April 1868, and a farmer
and grocer at Foolow in 1901.
ex. Chris Bennett, 22 Jul 2003]
Ada, w/o Robert John FRITH,
16 Nov 1935, 64
Robert, 11 March 1952, 77
Mabel Lilian, d/o
Ada, w/o Robert John FRITH,
24 Dec 1851, 56
Lilian, w/o Harold FRITH,
30 March 1976, 83
Harold FRITH, w/o Lilian,
14 Nov 1978, 80
Norman Smith FROGGATT,
15 Aug 1883 - 24 Jan 1944
Ethel Maud, w, 14 Aug 1884 - 17 Feb 1969
Norman Philip FROGGATT,
6 March 1910 - 27 Feb 1982
Muriel Alice FROGGATT,
9 Jan 1909-21 April 1992
The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 25th March 2004.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
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