Latest Additions 13th January 2009 War Memorial

The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 25th November 2003. Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.

A1.	Maria WOOD, 4th, d/o George & Maria WOOD, of Coton, 31 Jan 1893, Eliza, 3rd d, 29 June 1900	Also Contributed Maria, 4th d/o late George & Maria WOOD, Of Coton, 31 Jan 1893 Eliza, 3rd d, 29 June 1900 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
A2.	James GRATWICH, Late of Milwich, 4 March 1848, 40 Elizabeth, [Auth: will recheck this inscription]
A3.	Emma, child of Charles & Anne HEATH, Of Longton, 14 Jan 1869, 8 months Percy, s, died in infancy George, 3 Dec 1883, 6yrs & 6 months Gertrude, d, 14 June 1896, 26	Also Contributed Emma, child of Charles & Ann HEATH, Of Longton, 14 Jan 1869, 8 months Percy, who died in infancy George, s, 3 ****, 1883, 6yrs & 6 Months Gertrude, d, 11 June 1896, 25 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
A4.	Reuben, s/o Thomas & Sarah HEATH, Of Whitelow Knowles, this parish, 30 Nov 1853, 1 yr
A5.	James BROMLEY, Late Clerk of Milwich Church, 10 Sept 1799, 77 Sarah, w, 7 July 17** (99), aged 76
A6.	William Smith WILLIAMS, Of Garshall Green, 3 May 1813 - 2 Nov 1891 Ann WILLIAMS, 19 Feb 1857, 16 months Edward WILLIAMS, 14 Jan 1858, 9 months	Also Contributed William Smith WILLIAMS, Of Garshall Green, 3 May 1813 - 9 Nov 1891 Ann WILLIAMS, 19 Feb 1857, 16 months Edward WILLIAMS, 14 Jan 1858, 9 months [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
A7.	Eliza, w/o William Smith WILLIAMS, Of Garshall Green, 17 Feb 1873, 55 Emma WILLIAMS, 14 Oct 1841, an infant	Also Contributed Eliza, w/o William Smith WILLIAMS, Of Garshall Green, 17 Feb 1873, 55 Emma WILLIAMS, 13 April 1846, infant James WILLIAMS, 9 March 1850, 8 months [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
A8.	Edward FINNEMORE, 24 July 1848, 35
A9.	Simon WALKER, Of Holly Bank, Milwich, 17 Sept 1897, 69 Jane, w, 26 Sept 1897, 68

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WAR MEMORIAL

B1.

To the Glory of God and in the grateful memory Of those who gave their lives in the Great War 1914 - 1919 Also in thankfulness for those who returned Pte. John NICHOLLS, 1st N. Staff. R. 12 Aug 1916, aged 17 years Pte. Joseph MIDDLETON, 9th K.O. York. L.I. 16 Sept 1916, aged 20 years Pte. Thomas W. ALCOCK, 7th N. Staff. R 21 Dec 1916, aged 28 Pte. Edgar MARTIN. M.M., A Coy, 2/5 N. Staff. R. 21 Aug 1918, aged 27

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The following MIs were kindly contributed by Vicki Backhouse, 16th January 2005. Vicki's website featuring her Backhouse & Armishaw Family may also be of interest for anyone researching in the Caverswall, Dilhorne, Cheadle, Longton, Stoke on Trent and Stone areas.

C1.	Agnes daughter of Henry & Priscilla BOWERS, late of Milwich, died June 14th 1977, aged 79
C2.	Ada SNELSON of The Mount, Milwich, died October 10th 1944 aged 59 and her mother Priscilla BOWERS, died November 5th aged 83
C3.	John Henry BOWERS of Coton Cottage died June 27th 1933 aged 74 and Amy daughter of above, died October 26th 1926 aged 36
C4.	Elsie Jane BOWERS, March 3rd 1966 aged 61 also William BOWERS, November 28nd 1986 aged 87
C5.	Fanny BOWERS, died May 15th 1966 aged 72, husband Reuben, died January 18th 1986 aged 89
C6.	Daniel BOWERS, died May 5th 1904 aged 74 & Elizabeth his wife, died may 10th 1903 aged 76
C7.	John WILLIAMS, of Garshall Green, died March 5th 1957 aged 81 & Emily, his wife, died March 30th 1964 aged 90
C8.	Annie CHALLINOR died 28th April 1903 aged 58 and Robert CHALLINOR died 6th August 1912 aged 78	Also Contributed Annie, w/o Robert CHALLINOR, Of Coton Hayes, 28 April 1903, 58 Robert, above, 6 Aug 1918, 78 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
C9.	Samuel KNOBBS of Draycott Waste, died September 2nd 1881 aged 86, & Elizabeth his wife, died August 5th 1974 aged 83
C10.	Jane wife of William EATON, Coton Hayes, Milwich, died December 21st 1899 aged 50	Also Contributed Jane, w/o William EATON, Of Coton Hayes, Milwich, 21 Dec 1899, 50 William, above, 25 Dec 1903, 55 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
C11.	Arthur EATON died January 26th 1933 aged 28 & Charles Henry EATON, died January 26th 1986 aged 75 late of Spon Farm Milwich
C12.	Hugh SNELSON of Wheatsheaf, Coton, died June 6th 1934 aged 52
C13.	Ernest Frank BENNET, son of John and Olive of Yew Tree Farm Burston died January 10th 1921 aged 14
C14.	John Arthur SNELSON, son of Fredrick and Emma SNELSON, of Wood House Farm, Doveridge, died February 2nd 1919 aged 3
C15.	Alice Mary wife of Thomas EATON, of Dayhills, July 14th 1948 age 49 Thomas EATON, died May 23rd 1957 aged 49
C16.	Thomas EATON, died October 2nd aged 85 and wife Eliza Ann, died May 29th 1959 aged 79
C17.	Ernest Fredrick BENNETT, died December 22nd 1969 aged 55
C18.	Millicent Julia SHEMILT, died June 14th 1963 aged 81
C19.	Alice SHEMILT, died October 13th 1985
C20.	Edward John SHEMILT, died August 29th 1971 aged 95 and Hilda Fanny SHEMILT, his wife died August 6th 1971 aged 84
C21.	William Thomas SHEMILT, died May 5th 1914 aged 51	Also Contributed William Thomas SHEMILT, Of Coton, 5 May 1914, 51 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
C22.	Thomas SHEMILT, died June 4th 1887 aged 72 and wife Catherine, died February 11th 1899 aged 81	Also Contributed Thomas SHEMILT, Of Garshall Green, 4 June 1887, 72 Catherine, w, 11 Feb 1899, 81 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
C23.	John SHEMILT died May 8th 1884 aged 68 and Elizabeth died April 28th 1899 aged 86
C24.	George SHEMILT of Heathy View, Stone Heath died May 9th 197 aged 57
C25.	[badly worn] George Fredrick SHEMILT, eldest son of Thomas Edward? SHEMILT [unreadable], of Sandon Wood Farm, died July 7th 1885 aged 31
C26.	John SHEMILT died December 12th 1874 aged 54 and his wife Martha Ann, late of Coton Heath, died November 29th aged 32
C27.	Lettice wife of Thomas SHEMILT, of Garshall Green, died October 30th 1806 aged 25 Thomas SHEMILT of Garshall Green, died December 26th 1841 aged 69
C28.	David SHEMILT of Whitelow Brooks, died October 23rd 1806 aged 65 and Martha wife of David, died April 4th 1837 aged 88
C29.	William SHEMILT died April 4th 1849 aged 18
C30.	Richard SHEMILT died September 6th 1853 aged 71
C31.	Mary Thomas SHEMILT, daughter of George and Mary SHEMILT, of Fradswell, died October 14th 1830 aged 14 months
C32.	Ann, Daughter of George and Mary SHEMILT of Hilderstone died March 18th 1853 aged 14
C33.	William SHEMILT, of Garshall Green, died March 29th 1866 aged 47 and wife Ann of Garshall Green, who died May 1st 1858 aged 59
C34.	William SHEMILT, of Garshall Green, died August 23rd 1859 aged 25
C35.	George SHEMILT, late of Dodsley in Parish of Leigh, died December 3rd 1864 aged 76 and Mary his wife died January 21st 1876 aged 76
C36.	David SHEMILT, of Hall Farm Milwich, died October 11th 1905 aged 60 and Emma his wife, died July 7th 1905 aged 58	Also Contributed David SHEMILT, The Hall Farm, Milwich, 11 Oct 1905, 60 Emma, w, 7 July 1905, 58 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003 & 7 Nov 2005] In loving memory of / David SHEMILT / The Hall Farm, Milwich. / who died Oct. 11. 1905 / aged 60 years. / also of Emma his wife / who died July 7 1905, / aged 58 years. "gone home". / "for ever with the Lord". [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
C37.	Susan Amelia SHEMILT, died January 7th 1942 aged 89 erected by her son Ernest

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The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 7th November 2005. Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.

D1.	Mary LYCETT, of Lane End, 12 April 1821, 70
D2.	Richard WHITEHURST, Of Cotton Cottage, 31 May 1888, 71
D3.	George HOULT, Of Coton in this parish 3 March 1803, 89
D4.	Annie, w/o C.T. DOX, Of Summer Hill, 6 July 1911
D5.	John WILLIAMS, Late of Kingstone, 17 May 1835, 35 Mary, w, 14 Sept 1872, 76
D6.	Richard BEARD, Of Fulford, 20 March 1885, 78 Susannah, w, 18 July 1871, 71
D7.	Elizabeth OSBORNE, Of Day Hill, 23 July 1833, 72 Near this place the remains of Mary JAMES, 23 Nov 1823, 41
D8.	John PHILLIPS, 19 May 1845, 76 Lydia, w, 17 March 1854, 80
D9.	Thomas PATTYSON, Of Dayhills, 24 Feb 1890, 61 Ann, w, 1 June 1918, 88 Samuel, s, 19 Jan 1892, 28
D10.	Walter, s/o Rowland & Mary Ann SHUBOTHAM, Of Coton Hayes, 8 July 1875, 7 yrs
D11.	Louisa, w/o William SHEMILT, Of Whitelow Brooks, 27 Feb 1901, 45 William, h, 14 Jan 1929, 77
D12.	Martha, w/o David SHEMILT, Of Milwich, 21 April 1881, 32 Martha, d, 17 Aug 1892, 13
D13.	George VERNON, Who died at Burston Cottage, Sandon, 19 Sept 1884, 63 Sarah, w/o John WRIGHT, of Prospect House, Sandon, & d/o above, 6 Jan 1924, 92
D14.	Sarah, w/o William COLLIER, Of Castle Farm, 8 Jan 1888, 83
D15.	William COLLIER, Of Castle Farm, 15 Jan 1892, 78
D16.	Ann, 2nd d/o James & Ann STANIER, Whitelow Knowles, Milwich Heath, 28 July 1889, 31
D17.	Ann, w/o James STANIER, Of Whitelow Knowles, Milwich Heath, 13 Jan 1892, 65
D18.	Sarah, w/o John MARTIN, of Gayton, 15 Dec 1916, 72 John, above, 25 March 1928, 81
D19.	Mary, w/o Elijah STANIER, Of Coton, 11 Feb 1879, 41
D20.	Elijah STANIER, Of Coton, who died at Manchester, 21 Feb 1899, 61
D21.	Dorothy, d/o Richard & Lucy R. SARGENT, Of Milwich, 14 July 1918, 28
D22.	Jane, d/o John FINNEMORE, Of Crakemarsh, Uttoxetor, 19 March 1913, 76
D23.	John WILLIAMS, Of Heathy View, Stone Heath, 17 May 191*, 77 Martha (Pattie) w/o John MARTIN, Of Stone Heath and widow of the late John WILLIAMS, 24 Sept 1924, 63
D24.	John Bostock SNAPE, Chase View, Garshall Green, 11 Dec 1933, 62 Laura, w, 16 Nov 1958, 87
D25.	Richard SARGENT, Of Milwich, 17 Sept 1928, 73 Lucy Robinson, w, 1 Feb 1929, 69
D26.	John WALKER, Of Holly Bank, 9 July 1916, 81 Frances, w, 31 Oct 1931, 84
D27.	Catherine WALKER, Of Coton, 26 Jan 1914, 68 Simon, h, 25 June 1921, 68
D28.	Mary CAPEWELL, 23 May 1918, 67 Mary, w, 26 August 1929, 74
D29.	Richard RAY, Late of Coton, 31 March 1848, 68 Ann, w, 18 Jan 1853, 68 William, s, 14 Dec 1812, 28

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The following MIs were kindly contributed by Marion Hall, 1st June 2007. They are reproduced from inscriptions made many years ago by Milwich Local Historian Randle Knight. They were far more readable then, and now, a lot of them are in a rather poor state. Mr Knight is happy for inscriptions he made, or which Marion has made from his photographs, to be included on this site.

E1.	Inscription on top of Tomb Sacred to the Memory of John HANDLEY late of Coton Mill who departed this life 20th of February 1829 Aged 72 Years Also of Sarah the Wife of John HANDLEY who departed this life 21st of June 1846 Aged 82 Years. [Note: Sarah's maiden name was HALL] Inscriptions on South side of same Tomb In Memory of Sampson HANDLEY late of Coton Mill Who died April 8th 1865 Aged 74 years. To the memory of Elizabeth wife of Sampson HANDLEY who died August 31st 1864 Aged 77 years.	Also Contributed [stone discoloration. parts diff to read] Sacred / to the memory of / John HANDLEY / late of Coton Hill / who departed this life / 20th of February 1829 / aged 72 years / also of Sarah the wife of / John HANDLEY / who departed this life / 24? of June 1846 / aged 82 years / in memory of / (Sampson?) HANDLEY / late? of Coton Hill? / ?? April 11th? 1865? / 74? years / to the memory of / Elizabeth wife of / Sampson HANDLEY / who died August ??st / aged (77?) years [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
E2.	Sacred to the Memory of the late John HANDLEY (of Lea Fields Brewood) who departed this life November 1st 1858 Aged 64 years Also of Ellen his Wife who died April 5th 1864 Aged 75 years So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm XC 12".	Also Contributed Sacred / to the memory of / the late John HANDLEY / (of Lea-Fields Brewood) / who departed this life / November 1st 1858 / aged 6?4 years. / also of Ellen his wife / who died April 15th 1864 / aged (77?) years / so teach us to ???? our da? / that we may apply our hea?.?? / wisdom Psalm XG.12 [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
E3.	Sacred to the Memory of William HANDLEY / Late of Coton who departed this Life March 2nd 1866 / Aged 68 years. Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him. Thess. IV 14.".	Also Contributed Sacred / to the memory of / William HANDLEY / late of Coton, / who departed this life / March 2nd 1866 / aged 68 years. / them also which sleep in / Jesus will God bring with / him. 1 Thess. 1V.14 [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
E4.	Erected to the memory of Ann HANDLEY Died Sep 3rd 1872 Aged 72 years She resteth from her labours Also of James HANDLEY Died Nov 2nd 1884 Aged 76 years Thy will be done.
E5.	Sacred to the Memory of Anne HANDLEY daughter of James and Anne HANDLEY (of Brineton) who died October 2nd 1849 Aged 24 years. Death unto me no warning gave But brought me to the silent grave Yet little think who read this stone How soon the case may be your own.	Also Contributed Anne, d/o James & Ann HANDLEY, Of Brineton, 2 Oct 1849, 24 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003] Sacred / to the memory of / Anne HANDLEY daughter of / James and Anne HANDELY / of Briniton? / who died October 2nd / 1849 / aged 24 years. / death unto me no warning gave / but ???? me ??????? / ye little ??? who read this stone / how soon the ??? your own [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
E6.	Sacred / To the Memory of Sampson HANDLEY late of Coton Mills who departed this Life Decr 2nd 1801 Aged 71 years Also Margaret the Wife of the said Sampson HANDLEY who died the 4th April 1812 Aged 76 years Also of George the Son of Sampson and Margaret HANDLEY who departed this Life September 1st 1799 Aged 21 years.
E7.	Here lieth interred the body of Ruth the Wife of Sampson HANDLEY of Coton Mill who in the true faith of Christ and hope of eternal life died the 4th day of January in the Year of our Lord 1759 Aged 19 years Pale death can scarse find such another A virtuous wife, and loving mother Nor in her Actions more discreet Than she who lies beneath my Feet She now hath bid adieu to all Both Husband Friends and Children small Exhorting them not to Complain Hoping in Heav'n to meet again. On back of above Stone Here lieth interr'd the body of Ann the wife of George HANDLEY of Coton Mill who in the true faith of Christ and hope of eternal life died the 26th day of August in the year of our Lord 1758 Aged 67 years Farewel Husband and children dear Where'ere you do remain The Lord of hosts be your defence Till we do meet again.
E8.	To the memory of John BIRKIN of Coton who departed this life August 6th 1802 Aged 55 Also Sarah daughter of John and Hannah BIRKIN who died June 5th 1800 Aged 5 years Farewell my wife and children dear Where ever you do remain The Lord of Host be your defence Till we do meet again Affliction sore long time I bore Physicians were in vain Till God did please my Grief to ease And free me of my pain.	Also Contributed [weathered / eroded] To / the memory of / John BIRKIN of Coton / who departed this life / August ????? aged 55 / also Sarah ???? of? John / and Ha??? ???? / ?? / ? [cannot read epitaph from photo] [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
E9.	Sacred to the Memory of Hannah the wife of John BIRKIN (late of Coton in this Parish) who departed this life 21st of July 1825 Aged 74 years Here rests from all the cares of life The tender Mother and virtuous wife Mixt with its native dust the body lies The soul triumphant lives above the skies Stop passenger look over this hallowd spot What now is here one day shall be thy lot.	Also Contributed [weathered / parts diff. to read from photo] Sacred / to the memory of / Hannah the wife of John BIRKIN. / late of Coton in this parish / who departed this life / 21st? of July 1825? aged (74?) years. / here rests from all the cares of life / the tender? mother and the ?? wife / mi?t ??ly its a ?trivs dufe the body ?? / the soul tri???phant lives at???? the skies? / Stop? paf?en ?? look o'er th? ????? spot / what? ???? ere? one day this'll? be ?? plot? [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
E10.	In Memory of William BIRKIN / of Coton who died / April 26th 1875 Aged 87 Years In Memory of Charlotte / the wife of William BIRKIN of Coton / who died November 4th 1846 Aged 75 Years	Also Contributed In / memory of / William BIRKIN / of Coton / who died / April 25th 1875 / aged 87 years / in / memory of / Charlotte / the wife of / William BIRKIN / of Coton / who died / November 4th 1846 / aged (2?)5 years [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
E11.	Here lieth the Body of John BIRKIN of Coton who died 14 August 1816 Aged 45 Years Here lies an honest Inoffensive Friend Happy in his mind and Peaceful in his end Sincere in word and in his dealings just Faithful to his Friend and upright in his trust	Also Contributed [weathered / parts diff. to read from photo] Here / lieth the body of / John BIRKIN of Coton / who died ?? August 1816? / aged 73? years / here lies a ????? ???? friend / happy ??? ? / nd and ? ? his end / sincere in word? and in his dealings ?? / fanlant to his friend and up ??in to? ??? [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]

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The following are mostly from Marion's own recording & photos, with some details from Randle Knight where stones are no longer fully legible.

E12.	In Loving Memory of Francis John HALL of Coton Hill, Milwich, Died Oct 5th 1956 Aged 89 Years Also his wife Martha Elizabeth Died April 23rd 1916 Aged 42 years. Peace Perfect Peace	Also Contributed In loving memory of / Francis John HALL, / of Coton Hill Milwich. / died Oct. 5th 1956, aged 89 years. / also his wife / Martha Elizabeth, / died April 23rd 1916, aged 42 years. peace perfect peace
E13.	Erected to the Memory of Ann the wife of William HALL of Coton Hayes / who died 15th of August 1840 Aged 37 years. My fleeting memory swift did pass My glass was quickly run My life deceased like tender grass When cut before the sun My husband and three children dear I in my prime did leave and dyd in faith and hope sincere That Christ would me receive. [Auth: Burial entry checked in P.R. - 8 Oct correct] R.W.K. has a photo of the gravestone taken 1970's which clearly shows the date as 15th August 1840. The "1" is white compared to the other characters - it could have been carved in error and filled in, the filling subsequently having fallen out]
E14.	In Memory of William HALL / of Coton Hayes Who died March 3rd 1875 Aged 65 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Also Catherine HALL Beloved Wife of the above Who died January 14th 1888 Aged 83 years.	Also Contributed William HALL of ? Hayes, died March 3rd 1875 age 65 Catherine wife of above, died January 14th 1888 aged 85 [Vicki Backhouse: 16 Jan 2005]
E15.	Sacred to the memory of Edith daughter of Thomas and Lydia HALL of Alstone who departed this life 9th of November 1835 Aged 3 years. Also of Sarah who departed this life 13th of November 1835 Aged 6 months The great Jehovah from above his angel bright did send to fetch the little spotless ones to joys that never end. [Auth: Last year (2006) this stone was still "in situ" but leaning forward. It has been removed and laid flat at the side of the churchyard, but has been badly broken in the process]
E16.	In Memory of Richard DUROSE / of Milwich who died / October 11th 1855 Aged 49 years. Also to the Memory of Mary his Wife / who departed this life May 7th 1840 Aged 38 years. Also of Mary Ann second wife of Richard DUROSE who died November 30th 1851 Aged 39 years. Also of Sarah and Eliza DUROSE Children of the above Richard and Mary DUROSE died young. [Note: Richard's first wife was Mary HALL]
E17.	In Loving Memory of Our Dear Mother Ann MORTON of Coton Green Farm who departed this life April 29th 1888 / Aged 76 Years. Erected by her twin sons. Also Benjamin MORTON son of the above Who Died July 13th 1890, Aged 56 Years. [Note: Ann was formerly HALL. This stone has fallen backwards into the hedge and is partly ivy covered]
E18.	Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth wife of Benjamin MORTON of Coton who died November 13th 1863 Aged 26 years. Prepare to meet thy God. Also of Edith MORTON daughter of the above who died October 1st 1908 Aged 46 years.	Also Contributed Elizabeth, w/o Benjamin MORTON, Of Coton, 13 Nov 1865, 26 Edith, d, 1 Oct 1908, 46 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005] Sacred / to the memory of / Elizabeth / wife of Benjamin MORTON of Coton / who died November 13th 1863 / aged 26 years. / prepare to meet thy God / also of Edith MORTON / daughter of the above / who died October 1st 1908 / aged 46 years [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
E19.	In loving memory of James MORTON who died July 12 1922 Aged 63 years. Not lost but gone before. Also his wife Annie Sophia who died April 15 1946 Aged 88 years.	Also Contributed In / loving memory of / James MORTON, / who died July 12, 1922, / aged 63 years. / "not lost but gone before". / also his wife / Annie Sophia, / who died April 15th 1946 / aged (88?) years. [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]

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The following MIs were kindly contributed by Marion Hall, 8th June 2007. Note: Most of the inscriptions Marion has contributed are for descendants of the HALL family, relations by marriage, or direct ancestors of hers. Her HALL family tree currently has over 1500 family members collected over a period of 20 years.

F1.	Side of Tomb [inscription now severely eroded] To the memory of the Rev'd John KNIGHT late Vicar of this Parish who departed this life March 27th 1800 Aged 53 yrs. To the memory of Mrs Elizabeth KNIGHT wife of the Rev John KNIGHT who departed this life June 3 1795 Aged 50 yrs. Near this place lie the remains of two of their children Mary who died Oct 15th 1790 Aged 17 yrs Spencer an infant. [Opposite side of Tomb] Sacred To the Memory of Samuel KNIGHT late of Milwich Hall who departed [this life] December 26th [1814] Aged 42 Years. Also to the Memory of Elizabeth [Knight] wife of t[he late] [Sam]uel [Knight] ..... .....* Also In Memory of Elizabeth KNIGHT daughter of Saml. and Elizth KNIGHT who Died the 23rd August 1808 Aged 1 Year and 9 months. In Memory of Three Children Mary, Ann and Saml. Issue of Saml. and Elizth. KNIGHT who died in their Infancy. [* Elizabeth wife of Samuel is known to have died 19 Dec 1833; Elizabeth wife of Rev'd John KNIGHT was born Elizabeth HALL]	Also Contributed [weathered & moss discoloured / diff to read] To / the memory of / the Rev. John KNIGHT / late Vicar / of this parish / who departed this life / March 27th 1800 / aged (53?) years. / to / the memory of / Mrs Eliz, KNIGHT / wife of / the Rev John KNIGHT / who departed this life / June ?? 179? / aged 50 years. / near / this place lie / the remains of / two of their children, / Mary who died / Oct 15th 17(90?) / aged 17 years. / Spencer (and?)??? [Derek Scragg: 13 Jan 2009]
F2.	Sacred to the Memory of Mary Anne KNIGHT youngest daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth KNIGHT of Milwich Hall who died at Sandon Park May 19th 1855 Aged 44 years. Be ye also ready. Also footstone "MAK 1855".
F3.	Sacred to the Memory of Ellen the beloved wife of Josiah KNIGHT of Milwich Hall who died Dec 22nd 1865 in the 71st year of her age.
F4.	In Memory of Josiah KNIGHT of Milwich Hall Born Feby 6th 1800, Died March 18th 1881" Also footstone "JK 1881".
F5.	In loving memory of Josiah KNIGHT (of Milwich Hall) who died Jany 17th 1891 Aged 54 years. Therefore be ye also ready For in such an hour as Ye think not the Son of Man Cometh. Matt XXIV.44.
F6.	In loving memory of Catherine Johnson wife of George COUPE and widow of Josiah KNIGHT of Milwich Hall. Born August 26th 1852. Died July 15th 1909. Not my will but thine be done. Luke 22.42."
F7.	In Memory of Catherine Mary daughter of Josiah and Catherine KNIGHT (of Milwich Hall) Born April 4 1884 / Died Jany 23 1886. Also Samuel Josiah their son Born July 24th 1885 / Died Nov 12th 1886. E're sin could stain or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care To heaven the opening buds conveyed And bade them blossom there.
F8.	In loving memory of Samuel KNIGHT of Coton Cottage (Milwich) who died Novr 27th 1890 Aged 65 years. The memory of the just is blessed. Prov. X.7.

Latest Additions

The following MIs were kindly contributed by Derek Scragg, 13th January 2009.

G1.	In / loving memory / of / Edward ASTBURY, / of Oulton House Milwich, / who died March 2nd 1921, / aged 81? years. / "Father in thy gracious keeping / leave we now our loved one sleeping".
G2.	[some parts diff. to read from photo] Sacred to the memory of / Thomas / BARTLETT, / who departed this life / January 19. / 1907. / also of Sarah / wife of the above / who passed away May 2(?) 19(??) / blessed are the dead which die / in the / Lord.
G3.	In loving remembrance / of / William BISHOP / of Tixall Villa, Tixall. / who died July 13th / 1887 / aged 85 years. / formerly of Woodend farm, Milwich, / also of / Dorothy, / wife of the above, William BISHOP. / who died June 10th / 1886 / aged 83 years.
G4.	Sacred / to the memory of / Richard BOOTH / who departed / this life / June 27th 1854 / aged 73 years. / also / to the memory of / Elizabeth, wife of / Richard BOOTH / who died / October 9th 1851 / aged 58 years. / oh reader pause and ponder well, / death is the gate to heaven or hell, / our doom is fixed: the seal? is set, / but thou may so? ????th portion? yet.
G5.	Sacred / to the memory of / Emma, the beloved wife of / Robert CHALLINOR, / of Coton - Hayes, / who died May 4th 1866 / aged 37 years. / prime of life I was cut off / no longer could I stay, / because it was my saviours will / to call me hence away.
G6.	Here / lie the remains of / James CRATWICH / (late of Milwich) / who departed this life / March 4th 1848 / aged 40 years. / be ye also ready: for in such an hour / as ye think not, the son of man cometh. / Matthew. XXIV.44 / also Elizabeth, / wife of James CRATWICH / who died Nov? 20th 1864 / (aged 61 years?)
G7.	[parts diff. to read from photo] In / loving memory / of / Mary Elizabeth / beloved wife of / John COTTON / of D?th???ls / who passed away April 28, 1920 / aged 63 years. / "at rest". / Sacred / also to the memory of / John COTTON / who died Oct. 16 1939? / aged 85? years
G8.	In / loving memory / of / Joseph Turner / COTTON. / of Brook Farm. Milwich / who died August 17. 1924 / aged 52 years. / "peace perfect peace" / also / Emma / COTTON / died Oct. 18, 1947 / aged 76 years. / R.I.P
G9.	Sacred / to the memory of / Richard COTTON. / of Coton. / who departed this life / July 18th 1830 / aged 71 years. / also / of Sarah his wife / who died / 17?th of January 1841 / aged 77 years.
G10.	In / memory of / Thomas COTTON / of Milwich / who died / March 28th 1899 / aged 80 years. / in / memory of / Jane / the wife of / Thomas COTTON / of Milwich / who died / January 7th 1848 / aged 24 years. / [weathered epitaph. diff to read] weep not o'er? his? ?ny dusts? abode / weep for the ??its ??? done / and lifes remains days? ?? God / th?? Jesus Christ his sa??? ??? / also in memory of George their infant son / died December 27? . . . [more inscription-but goes below ground level]
G11.	[horizontal stone / overgrown edge] In memory / of / Ann the wife of / William DAWSON / who departed this life / ?? of April 1824 aged 38 years. / [epitaph diff. to read from photo] ?well husband my daughter and my sons / ? you at Acton Trids?? ?ay Olals? was quickly run / ? toils of life and pangs? of death are o' er / ? care and pain? and Sicknes? are no more.
G12.	[weathered / eroded. diff. to read] To / the memory of / John FOX of / this parish / who departed / this life June? 5th / aged ? year(s)? / weep not for me my glass ??? / tis? the (Lords? will ?? must b?????
G13.	In / loving memory / of / Sarah HADDON / who fell asleep May 12 1924. / aged 58 years. / also of William Alfred HADDON, / her beloved husband, / who fell asleep March 10. 1929 / aged 64 years.
G14.	[weathered / eroded. diff to read, esp. epitaph] Sacred / to the memory of / Roger HALDEN / of / Hilderstone(*) / who departed this life / the 27th day of May / 1820 in the 82nd year / of his life. / here / lieth the remains / of Mary the wife / of / Roger HALDEN / who departed this life / on the 15th of July 1829 / aged 78. / wi?lain? t?his? silone? to ?? lie conceal'd / ??il? my saviours glo ???????? / a? prisoner? ???? to? ?? th i'm ??????? / until that tox? cul?? trumpet ?????? / whi?? awakes the dead and bid ???? / and we?? my way to mansions? in the ???? [*stonemasons error / overlaid lettering, probably says "Hilderstone"]
G15.	[weathered / eroded. diff to read, esp. lower part of inscription & epitaph] Here / ???? remains of / Dorothy? the wife of / Thomas (HALDERN)? bf? / this (town)? who dd? / parted this life / 1(9?)th day of February / in the year of our Lord / (1703?)? / ?????
G16.	In / affectionate remembrance of / Mary / wife of William HOLLINS / of Sandon. / who departed this life / December 2nd 1871 / aged 28 years. / [weathering & Moss etc to lower part of inscription - diff. to read . . .] just as I am without one pl?? / but that? thy blood was shed (for me?) / and that thou bidst? me come to thee / o lamb of God I come. / also of William HOLLINS / of (Borston?) / who died May (10?)th 19?? / aged 73? years (thy will be done?).
G17.	[stonemason split surname between 4 / 5th line looks like HAMSON] Here / lieth the body / of Martha the / wife of John HA / MSON? (HAMSON?) of Hilderst? / who died April / the 4th 1787 / aged 31? / also lies Mary / their daughter / who died young. / here / lieth the body / of Marcha the / wife of Thomas / TABBERNOR who / died May 16th? / 1801 aged (75?) years. / also Prudence the / wife of Joseph / KENDRIK who died / April (27th) 1808? / aged 55? years / [more - perhaps epitaph, but hidden by overgrowth at base of stone]	Also Contributed Martha, w/o John HARRIFON [HARRISON], Of Hilderftone [Hilderstone], April 4th 1781, 31 Martha, w/o Thomas TABBERNON (*) [this is correct] 15 May 1801, 74 Mary, their d, died young Prudence w/o Jofeph [Joseph] KENDRIK, 27 April 1808, 35 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G18.	Here / lieth the body of / Mary JACKSON who died the / 28th day of October 1810 (or 1870?) / aged 63 years. / begin betimes to farsend ????? / and serve him faithfully / and do thy doin to thy God / thou neverift? not fear ?????
G19.	[weathered / diff to read from photo] Sacred / to the memory of / Joseph KENRICK / of (Ganton?) / Prudence? his wife / she died (7 mo?) (180?) / aged 35 years / he died November (19?) (1809?) / aged 30.
G20.	In memory of / Emily LAVNO ? / who died November 2nd 1902 / aged 84 years
G21.	To the memory of / Louise / second daughter of / Joseph Platt LOFTHOUSE / and Elizabeth his / wife who died / June 15th 1868 / aged 23 years. / thy will be done / Sacred / to the memory of / Joseph Platt LOFTHOUSE / (of Coton.) / who departed this life / November. 30th 1857 / aged 44 years. / "blessed are the dead / which die in the Lord". / also / to the memory of / Elizabeth. the wife of / Joseph Platt LOFTHOUSE / who departed this life / January. 5th, 1858 / aged 38 years. / "the memory of the just / is blest." / to the memory of / James LOFTHOUSE, / (of Hopion,?) who departed / this life June 2nd 18(01?) / aged 83 years. / also Jane wife of the above / who died March 21st 1874 / aged 86 years. / in memory of / Diana Jane LOFTHOUSE / who died Feb. 29th 1924 / aged 73 years.
G22.	In memory of / Mary MOTTRAM / Late of Coton-Hayes / in this parish / who died / December 27th 1841 / aged 79 years. / farewell vain world I've known enough of thee / and now am careless what thou sayst of me / thy smiles I court not nor thy frowns do fear / my cares are past my head lies quiet here. / what faults thou sawst in me take care to shun? / and look at home enough there's to be done.
G23.	Ms / William John PERKIN / son of / John & Elizabeth PERKIN / of Sandon / died May 15th 1844 / aged (12?) years. / [part overgrown . . .] "for of such is the kingdom / of heaven" {Stonemasons mark: TOMLINSON Smallrice}
G24.	To the memory of / Joseph ROBINSON of / Milwich who departed this life / March the (14th?) (18??) / aged (71?) years. / [epitaph diff to read, looks like . . .] in seventy one? ?? hafs was? ?? / and now (tis God?) son of God? took? / receive thy soul for the sake of h?? / who paid a ransom for my (soul?) / also to the memory / of Ann the wife of / Joseph ROBINSON / who departed this life / 21st of January 1828 aged / 90 years.
G25.	In / loving memory of / John, / the beloved husband of / Louisa SHREHORN, / of Garshall Green, / who departed this life / February 24th 1930, / aged 80 years. / "thy will be done". / also of Louisa, wife of the above / who departed this life / April 21st 1933, / aged 75 years. / "at rest".
G26.	Sacred / to the memory of / James the son of / Thomas & Martha TABBERNOR / of Oulton House / who departed this life the / 29th day of June 1826 / after a residence of 30 years / in the West Indies, / aged 63 years.
G27.	Sacred / to the memory of / William TABBERNOR / of Cayton?-Mills? / who departed this life / December 4th 1834 / aged 64 years.
G28.	In loving memory of / Ellen, / beloved wife of Arthur TOMKINSON / of Coton Hayes Farm. Fradswell, / who died Sept. 17. 1926. / aged 51 years. / not gone from memory, / not gone from love, / but gone to rest in ?r home above. / also of the above / Arthur TOMKINSON, / who died June 12. 1933, / aged 70 years / "at rest". / [attached engraved brass plaque with inscription] A.D. UPTON / 1903-1999 / daughter of / Arthur & Ellen / forever keeping / us safe
G29.	[lower part of inscription very diff. to read] Sacred / to the memory of / Thomas TABBERNOR / late of Oulton House in this parish. / who exchanged this life for a better / ? of February? 1826? aged 75 years / here ???? whom thore was no guile, / the toils of life and pangs of death are o'er / and care and pain and? sickness are no more. / also / to the memory of / Mary the wife of Thomas TABBERNOR / who departed this life / (25 of May 18??) aged 67? years. / a virtuous careful and in lustrous? wife / hath duty fill ??age of life / a tender ????? [rest of lines cannot read]
G30.	[weathered eroded / moss encrusted / errors expected] To the memory of / the Rev Evan ELWS?? Rector of Milwich and ringet? who died 31 Jan ??01 / aged ?? years
G31.	Sacred to the memory of / Eliza VERNON / of Summerhill / Milwich / who departed this life / March 26th 1870 / in her 81st year.
G32.	[weathered eroded / moss discoloured / errors expected] To / the memory of/ John VERNON/ late of / Millwich who departed this/ ??? 27? day of May 1799/ aged 30 years.
G33.	[weathered / diff. to read] To the memory of / George WOOD / late of Coton / who departed this life / December? 29th 1861 / aged (87?) years. / also of M??? WOOD / wife of ?????? / George WOOD / who ????(December?) 27th 1857 / aged 80 years
G34.	Here lieth (buried?) the body of / (Ruth?) the wife of ???? (SAWLEY?) of / Coton Hills who in the ??e fan / of Christ? and hope of ??nal life / died the (4th) day of (March?) in the. / year of our Lord 1759 ??? / aged (19??) years
G35.	In / affectionate / remembrance of / John Steedman ASTBURY / (of Oulton House) / who died April 20th / 1874 / aged 34 years. / thy will be done. / also Martha the / beloved wife of the above / who died April 13th 1904 / aged 79 years. / peace perfect peace.	Also Contributed John Steedman ASTBURY, Of Oulton House, 20 April 1874, 54 Martha, w, 13 April 1904, 79 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003 & 7 Nov 2005]
G36.	To the memory of / Mary BISHOP daughter of / John and Ruth? BISHOP / who died May 13th 1790 / aged 48. [cannot read rest of inscription from photo]	Also Contributed Mary BISHOP, d/o John & Ruth BIFHOP [BISHOP], 15 May 1790, 48 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G37.	[weathered / parts diff. to read from photo] Here lieth ? body of Mary / the wife of John BISHOP / of Woodend? who departed / this life July 6? ?49? / ?? 6??? [weathered / eroded-cannot read rest of inscription]	Also Contributed Mary, w/o John BIFHOP [BISHOP], of Woodend, 16 July 1749, 63 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G38.	In / loving memory / of / Mary EVANS / of Carshall Green / who departed this life Jan 5-1928 / aged 72 years. / "entered into rest"	Also Contributed Mary EVANS, Of Garshall Green, 5 Jan 1928, 72 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G39.	Underneath / are deposited the / mortal remains of / Thomas FINNEMORE. / (late of Coton) / who departed this life / 22nd of May 1826 / aged 74 years. / underneath / are deposited the / mortal remains of / Elizabeth the wife of / Thomas FINNEMORE / of Coton. who died / August 25th 1816. / aged 65 years. / here lieth waiting for immortal life. / the tender husband of a loving wife; / good was his heart? and in his friendship sound. / patient in pain and loved by all around. / in every age the present? and the past, / to this the great, the rich? come as last / put all your trust in God, on him rely? / sooner or later, all mankind must die	Also Contributed Thomas FINNEMORE, Late of Coton, 22 May 1826, 74 Elizabeth, w, 25 Aug 1816, 65 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G40.	[weathered epitaph] In / memory of / Samuel HEATH, / of Morrilow? Heath, / who died March 21st 1871 / aged 24 years. / for to me to (live?) ??? ??? and to (die is ca?)?? / ?[cannot read rest of epitaph]	Also Contributed Samuel HEATH, Of Morrilow Heath, 21 Mar 1871, 24 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G41.	In / memory of / Thomas COTTON / late of Seighford / who died / May 9th 1830 / aged 70 years	Also Contributed Thomas COTTON, Late of Seighford, 9 May 1830, 70 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G42.	In / memory / of / William HOLLINS / who died / May 13th 188(3?) / aged 76 years / "gone home". / in / memory of / Ann / the beloved / wife of / William HOLLINS / of W??? ??? / who died / Decr 21st? 18(66?) / aged 58 years. / I waited patiently for the Lord / and he inclined unto me and heard / my cry. psalms ?	Also Contributed William HOLLINS, 13 May 1893, 76 Ann, w, of Whitelow Brooks, 21 Dec 1866, 58 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003] William HOLLINS, 13 May 1885, 76 Ann, w, of Whitelow Brooks, 21 Dec 1866, 58 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G43.	In memory of / Charles LEESE / late of Coton / who died / the 17th November 1794 / aged 58 years. / also of / Elizabeth his wife / who died / the 1st August 182(4?) / in the 90th year / of her age.	Also Contributed Charles LEESE, Late of Coton, 17 Nov 1794, 59 Elizabeth, w, 18 August 1824, 92 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G44.	Erected / in memory of / Mary MUSGRAVE / daughter of / William & Ann HOLLINS / of Whitelow Brooks, / who departed this life / Oct 14th 1859 aged 21 years. / also Thomas HOLLINS / who died in his infancy	Also Contributed Mary MUSGRAVE, d/o William & Ann HOLLINS, of Whitelow Brook, 14 Oct 1859, 21 Thomas HOLLLINS, son, who died in infancy [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003] Mary MUSGRAVE, d/o William & Ann HOLLINS, Of Whitelow Brooks, 14 Oct 1859, 21 Thomas HOLLINS who died in infancy [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G45.	Sacred / to the memory of / Joseph SHAW / late of Clifton / but formerly of Gayton / who died February 20th 1866 / aged 6(8?) years. / also of Lydia wife of / Joseph SHAW / who died Decr, 12th 1891 / aged 88 years.	Also Contributed Joseph SHAW, Late of Clifton, formerly of Gayton, 20 Feb 1866, 68 Lydia, w, 12 Dec 1894, 86 [Ed: Clifton near Ashbourne, or Clifton Campville? I suppose it could be either] [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G46.	In loving memory of / Mary Ann / ?? of George SNELSON of Coton. / who died Jan. 5th 1907 / aged 69 years. / home at last thy labour done. / also of the above named / George SNELSON / who died February 13th 1911 / aged 74 years. / "thy will be done".	Also Contributed Mary Ann, w/o George SNELSON, 5 Jan 1907, 69 George, above, 13 Feb 1911, 74 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G47.	Sacred / to the / memory of / Mary the only daughter / of the late Thomas and / Mary TABBERNOR / of Oulton House / who died 21st of August 1835 / aged 48 years.	Also Contributed Mary, d/o Thomas & Mary TABBERNOR, of Oulton House, 21 August 1835, 18 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G48.	Sacred / to the memory of / Margaret TABBERNOR / daughter of the late / Thomas & Martha TABBERNOR / of the Holton House / who died June 6th 1822 / aged 54 years.	Also Contributed Margaret TABBERNOR, d/o late Thomas & Martha TABBERNOR, of the Holton House, 6 June 1822, 54 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003] Margaret, d/o late Thomas & Martha TABBERNOR, Of the Holton House, 6 June 1822, ** [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G49.	[lower part of inscription very diff. to read] Near / this place lie the remains of / Thomas TABBERNOR, / (of the Oulton-House) / who departed this life / October 1st 1781 / aged 61 years / also of Martha? his wife / who departed this life / (May 1st?) (1801?) / aged 74 years	Also Contributed Thomas TABBERNOR, Of the Oulton House, 1 Oct 1781, 61 Martha, w, 15 May 1801, 74 (*) [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003] Thomas TABBERNOR, of the Oulton-House, 1 Oct 1781, 61 Martha, w, 6 M[a]y 1801, 74 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G50.	Here / remains the mortal part of / Ann the wife of / George VERNON / late of Withysitch / who died ? of December 1795 / aged (83?) years / an aged parent here is laid / no ill of her is truly said / so children dear contented be / yourselves prepare to follow me.	Also Contributed Ann, w/o George VERNON, Late of Withysitch, 4 Dec 1795, 33 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003] Ann, w/o George VERNON, Late of Withysitch, 17 Dec 1795, 83 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G51.	Here / remains the mortal part of George VERNON / (late of Withysitch) / who departed this life / ?? of September 1827 aged 87 years / this? disposition was benevolent / ?? heart tender his temper / cheerful? and in all the relitine?? / of life his conduct was uniform? / ?? / ?? every age the presey and the past / to this the great the resait cope at ?ail / but all ?? / ?[cannot read the rest]	Also Contributed George VERNON, Late of Withysitch, 11 Sept 1827, 87 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003] George VERNON, Late of Withysitch, Sept 1827, 87 [Alf Beard: 7 Nov 2005]
G52.	In / affectionate remembrance of / John WALKER / (of Coton Lodge) who departed / this life May 6th 1867 / aged 48 years / farewell dear wife and infant too, / the Lord hath called me far from you / greave not for me but pity take/ on my poor infant for my sake	Also Contributed John WALKER, Of Coton Lodge, 6 May 1867, 48 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]
G53.	In / loving memory of / Thomas HEATH / of Whitelow Knowles, / who died Nov, 9th. 1894 / aged 91 years. / also of Sarah his wife / who died Dec. 2 (6 or 8?)th 1891 / aged 83 years. / [epitaph eroded, rough guess . . .] this shalt come if thy grave in a fullace? / like is it of in his s??	Also Contributed Thomas HEATH, Of Whitelow Knowles, 9 Nov 1894, 91 Sarah, w, 29 Dec 1891, 83 [Alf Beard: 25 Nov 2003]