The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 30th September 2005.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
Admiral John Milton, youngest s/o James COPE,
12 June 1887, 21
Dinah, widow of the late James COPE,
Mine Agents of Pensnett, nr Dudley,
23 July 1915, 80 [Ed: Pensnett was in STS: Dudley in WOR: qv 1868 Gazetteer]
Martha, w/o Jofeph [Joseph] MOUNTFORD,
Of Ford-Green, 25 July 1813, 72
Six daughters, Iffue of the above,
Sarah JACKFON [JACKSON], 4 March 1801, 38
Mary TURNER, 20 July 1799, 36
Martha DANIEL, 15 Jan 1795, 34
Alice PAINE, 3 Sept 1799, 29
Jane MOUNTFORD, 27 Sept 1803, 23
Joseph, h/o Mary HANDLEY,
Dunwood House Farm, Endon,
13 March 1929, 34
Albert, brother, who was killed in France,
11 Nov 1917, 25
Mary, above, 11 May 1979, 84
Edith Mary, d, 23 Dec 1965, 40
Flt Sergt, Arnold Ralph BEAN, R.A.F,
Of Leek Rd, Smallthorne, who was killed on
the defence of London, 29 July 1918, 19
Harry William, father of above, 12 Nov 1927, 56
John Thomas, s, and h/o Constance I., 29 March 1938, 29
Mary, w/o Harry William BEAN, 6 July 1947, 70
Samuel (Sam), s/o Samuel & Jane Ellen BILLINGTON,
79 Unwin St, Burslem, 15 Jan 1905, 1yr & 11 months
George, s, Artist Rifles, O.T.C. missing at Paschendale,
30 Oct 1917, 19
Samuel, above, 5 Sept 1939, 77
Jane Ellen, above, 7 March 1952, 82
Francis, s/o Henry & Jane LEES,
Leek Rd, Smallthorne, 3 June 1899, 5 months
Pte Albert Edward LEES, Kings Liverpool Rifles,
KiA at Paschendale Ridge, Belgium, 19 Dec 1917, 26
Henry LEES, above, Ex Sgt, County [Staffordshire] Constabulary,
Who died at Talbot Inn, Bradeley, 1 Jan 1923, 70
Jane, above, 25 July 1927, 70
William LAMBSDALE,
5 Yardley St, Norton Green, 2 April 1922, 77
Mary, w, 2 April 1922, 73
Pte George NIXON, 9th Matt King's Liverpool Regt,
KiA nr Flers, buried in France, 25 Sept 1916, 21
Trooper, Walter Ronald REPTON, 1st Worcestershire Yeomanry,
S/o Walter & Georgina REPTON of Comer Rd, Worcester,
And great grandson of the above John REPTON,
Born 23 July 1897 and fell in action at Katia, 23 April 1916, 19
Dinah, w/o William WASHINGTON,
54 Hayes St, Smallthorne, 26 March 1913, 68
William WASHINGTON, 10 March 1918, 77
Cpl, William WASHINGTON, s, Grenadier Guards, 7th Army Div,
KiA at Neuve [Chapelle] Chappell, France, 11-13 March 1915, 37
Mary, d/o Ifaac [Isaac] FORD of Newcaftle [Newcastle] Merc' [Mercer?]
and Ellen his wife was intered 18 Jan 1771, 11
Ellen, above, Isaac FORD, 8 Dec 1881, 39
Isaac above, was interred 25 May 1772, 51
Isaac, s,
Ellen, d/o Hugh & Jane FORD,
Of Ford Green, 2 Dec 1775, 20
Eliz, d, 31 Aug 1776, 19
Hugh, above, 19 Dec 1779, 72
William, s, 14 March 1782, 38
Mary, w/o William FORD 17 July 1783, 48
Jane, w/o Hugh FORD Dec 1788, 70
Jane FARNWORTH, d/o above, March, 17*0, 43 [the lower part of the stone was cracked,
and now been repaired, with concrete]
George Henry (Harry), s/o Isaac & Sarah DEGG,
80 Boughey Rd, Shelton,
who was killed by a Motor Bus, 15 Aug 1925, 17
Isaac Robert, above, 15 Feb 1960, 76
Sarah Ann, above, 26 March 1976, 94
Harry Gibson, s/o Henry & Charlotte CRITCHLOW,
Whitfield Lane, Norton, 21 Oct 1912, 24
Arthur, s, 16 April 1914, 17
Henry, above, 23 Dec 1923, 63
Charlotte, above, 17 Aug 1930, 68
Hannah, w/o Ralph BROOKES,
4 Victoria St, Baddeley Green, 11 Jan 1915, 56
Ralph, above, 22 Dec 1921, 68
Mary Ann, d, & w/o late Aaron BOULTON,
6 Oct 1960, 71
Levi, s/o Richard & Ellen LEAK,
5 June 1779 and was inter'd 27
Lucy, sister, was inter'd 30 June, 1779 4yrs
Lucy, another sister 13 July 1782 and was interd August following
Ellen, above, intered 19 May 1780, 66
Richard, above 2 Dec 1780, 58
Richard LEAK, nephew!!, 29 Sept 1809, 64
Luke LEAK, 3 Nov 1830, 58
Ann, w, 6 Oct 1808, 48
Lydia, w/o above Luke, 1 July 1834, 62
Isaac, s/o Luke & Lydia, 29 Oct 1834, 18
Luke, brother of above Isaac, 23 Feb 1847, 33
Also four children of Luke & Ann died in infancy
John STANFIELD late of Balledge,
This parish, August 1816, 44,
[Auth: John was a Free Mason, the Free Mason Arms
is carved on the stone. The stone mason had originally
inscribed his age as 35, but it was changed to 44.
We have a Photograph of the STANFIELD Gravestone]
Richard, s/o William & Jane STEEL,
10 Jan 1837, 4yrs
Joseph STEEL who died young
Eliza, w/o Joseph DAWSON,
Of Norton Green, 26 Jan 1900, 65
Joseph DAWSON, 29 Oct 1900, 76
Elizabeth, w/o James CARTLIDGE,
Of Badley Edge, 6 July 1861, 32
Margaret Alice, d, 19 Dec 1857, 8 months
Eliza Ann, d, 15 April 1858, 3 yrs
James, above, 12 March 1891, 70
Henry BOULTON,
Of Fegg Hayes, 7 Feb 1881, 29
Mary, relict, of above died at Thorney Edge,
6 Feb 1905, 58, and was interred at Wetley Rocks,
John CHELL of Kerry Hill, Bucknall,
Son-in-Law of above, 29 June 1917, 52
Ann CHELL, w/o above, born 25 June 1986
Died at Edmonton, Canada, 5 Oct 1964
Re-united
**, d/o James & Eleanor GRATTON,
Stanley Pool, Bagnall, 21 Nov 1916, 24
Annie HAND, aunt of above, 6 Dec 1896, 44
Interred at Hanwell,
James. s, 7 Dec 1951, 55
Of Ridgeway Hall Farm, Norton in the Morrs
Eileen Bertha Mary MILLWARD,
27 Jan 1905, 4yrs
Harold C.R. MILLWARD, London Rifle Brigade,
Mortally wounded at the 3rd Battle of Ypres,
August 1917, Buried at Etaples, age 19,
S/o S & F.M. MILLWARD
Harold, s/o John & Sarah Jane SUTTON,
13 Mayer St, Norton Green,
Died in Sneyd Colliery Disaster,
1 Jan 1942, 28
John SUTTON, 16 Oct 1964, 73
Sarah Jane, w, 19 Aug 1966, 74
A token of respect to
Pte Harold SUTTON, 2nd Battalion Home Guard
Joseph, s/o George & Annie Eliza FOX,
Norton-in-the-Moors, 14 Feb 1879, 2yrs
John, s, 4 April 1912, 16
George above, 10 March 1921, 73
Annie Eliza, above, 10 Aug 1924, 70
Garnet, s, 30 Dec 1943, 62
Susannah, w/o Samuel SHERRATT,
Of Norton Green Hall, 25 March 1901, 47
Louisa Jane, d, 21 Oct 1905, 13yrs & 11 months
Thomas Samuel, s/o Samuel & Sarah SHERRATT,
10 Dec 1905 - 30 March 1906
Edith LATHAM, of Norton Green, 30 Jan 1912, 40
William WHEATLEY,
For 14 years Head Master of the Norton National School,
20 Feb 1852 - 19 August 1892
Elizabeth, w, 23 March 1929, 67
William Reginald & Vincent, children who died in infancy
Minnie, d/o Samuel & Harriet DALE,
Of Orchard Croft, Norton-in-the-Moors,
16 Sept 1893, 16
May, sister of above, 12 May 1889, 3yrs
Samuel, above, 9 April 1905, 55
Harriet, above, 16 Nov 1927, 82
Phoebe Ann, w/o George GELDER,
And d/o D & H. HARGREAVES,
Of Norton Green, 17 Dec 1892, 20
Daniel HARGREAVE, above, 19 Dec 1896, 59
Hannah, above, 4 Dec 1909, 65
George PICKFORD,
10 Mount Pleasant, Norton,
9 Oct 1892, 50
Ann, w, 17 June 1916, 72
Jennie, died in infancy
Fanny DEAN,
10 Mount Pleasant, 7 Nov 1941, 67
Ernest DEAN, h, 14 Nov 1941, 67
John LEE,
of Chell Siding who for 20 years
Mechanical Engineer at the Whitfield Colliery
in this parish, 14 Sept 1837 - 17 March 1901
as a token of respect, this stone was erected by the
Officials and Workmen of the above colliery
Louisa, w, 1842 - Nov 1905
Harriett, w/o Joseph HODGKINSON,
Of Norton Green, 7 Sept 1895, 40
Joseph Burgess, s, who was killed at Loos, France,
10 Oct 1915, 24
Horace Rupert, h/o Maud SMITH, 31 Dec 1953, 56
John TURNER, 28 April 1900, 52
Sarah Ann, relict, 28 Sept 1909, 55
Sarah Emily, d, 22 Sept 1888, 10months
of Norton-in-the-Moors
George, s, 30 May 1912, 31
Hannah, d, 1 May 1915, 33
Maria, d, 4 June 1955, 60
John WEATHERBY,
Late of Shieldscroft, 1 April 1843, 64
Jesse, h/o Lilian S. TURNER,
Of Baddeley Green, 17 March 1937, 39
Margaret May, d, died Xmas Day 1932, 11 months
Some-day, sometime, we'll better understand
Frederick Charles, h/o Charlotte HOMER,
Of Baddeley Green, 7 May 1934, 69
Charlotte, above, 11 Feb 1938, 69
Frederick John, s/o late Frederick Charles & Charlotte HOMER,
29 October 1964, 74
Charlotte Elizabeth, d/o Charlotte & Frederick Charles HOMER,
10 July 1989, 79
Sapper 2157835, J.H. DAWSON, Royal Engineers, 3 Jan 1946, 29 Separate, at foot of Stone
A token of respect from the Men and Officers of 997 Docks, O.P.R. Cy, R.E.
The following MIs were kindly contributed by Derek Scragg, 9th March 2007.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
In Memory of Rebbeca ADAMS
Died June 8th 1839 aged 83 years
Mary ADAMS
Died Aug 20th 1843 aged 10 years
Charles ADAMS
Died August 27th 1844 aged 90
Stephen ADAMS
Died Dec. 18th? 1849 aged 62 years
Anna ADAMS
Died Oct 22nd 1877 aged 88 years
Sacred in Memory of the Late James BULLOCK
of Burslem, who departed this life
Janry 12th 1854 Aged 32 Years
Afflicted by our loss, we lay thee here
In silent sorrow; e'en thy dust is dear;
for never wife shall weep nor child bend,
O'er kinder parent or more faithful friend.
also Joseph, son of James and Mary BULLOCK
died young, also of John BULLOCK
Son of the above who died
July 10th 1876 Aged 30 years
"Therefore be ye also ready for in such an
hour as ye think not the son of man cometh"
In Memory of Hannah wife of John BIRCHENOUGH
of Stanley Field who departed this life
March 29th 1823 Aged 70 years.
"Farewell dear Mother Along fare well
For we shall meet no more till we are raised
with thee (Lord?) well on Zions happeyer shore"
Jane daughter of John and Hannah BIRCHENOUGH
of Stanley Fields
who Died Feb 1? 1797 Aged 18 years
John BIRCHENOUGH Late of Stanley Fields
who departed this Life
No? ember 12 1825 aged 84 years
A brand plucked from the bur?ning"
Sacred to the Memory of Sarah.
wife of Josiah BIRCHENOUGH late of
Stanley Fields in this Parish who departed
this life October 12. 1875 Aged 84 years.
also Sarah BIRCHENOUGH daughter of the above
of 97 North St Ball Green,
who died February 24. 1922 aged 87 years
"Peace Perfect Peace"
In loving Memory of
Thomas COPE of Norton Green
who died Feb. 27th 1894 aged 69 years.
also Mary beloved wife of the above
who died Jan 20th 1891 aged 69 years.
"Thy will be done"
also Ann Eliza their beloved daughter
born Sept 21st 1852.
died Feb. 2 (or 8?th) 1853 (or 1858?)
also Elizabeth Emma born Feby 4th 1854
Joseph Thomas. born May 24th 1857
John born Nov. 2nd 1860.
their children who died in infancy. also
Edna COPE died April 4th 1912. aged 39 years
and William her beloved Husband [this line unreadable from my photo]
aged 60 years.
Sacred In the Memory of Thomas COPE
of Bunt Lane in this Parish
who died Oct (18. 1835?) aged (51?) years.
Wife most dear (pray?) be content
Children for me do not lament
for death must part (?layers most?)
and leave the dearest friends behind
Sacred In Memory of Amy,
wife of George COPE of Milton, Millwright
who died December 17th 1821 aged 76 years
also the above George COPE
who died December 26th 1834 aged 82 years
Also Contributed
Amey, w/o George COPE,
Of Milton, (Millwright), 17 Dec 1821, 76
George, above, 26 Dec 1834, 82 [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
Sacred to the Memory of Sarah, daughter of
Thomas and Lucy COPE of High Lane
who departed this life May 23rd 1834
Aged 3 years and 6 Months.
"Thou wast to good with us on earth to stay
And we not good enough to go thy way
farewell most dear since life is past
we hope in heaven to meet at last.
also Lucy wife of Thomas COPE who departed
this life October 26th 1836 aged 40 years,
also Thomas COPE Engineer of Norton Green
Husband of the above who departed
This life October 9th 1864 aged 65 years
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord for
They shall rest from their Labour."
Lieth the remains of Elizabeth
wife of John COPE Norton Green
who died April 14th 1802 aged 33 years
Alfo Elizabeth another daughter
died Sept (24?) (1808?) aged (9?) years.
Sacred to the Memory of Kate
wife of George GOODWIN of Chell Heath,
who died August 12th 1855, Aged 22 years.
Kind Angels guard her sleeping dust.
Till Jesus comes to call the just;
Then may she awake with sweet surprise
And in her saviour's image rise.
also Thomas Holdcroft GOODWIN, Their Son,
who died Sept 17th 1856 Aged 13 mths.
Large Tomb-Stone, 4 separate Inscriptions
Sacred to the Memory of Mary,
Widow and relict of Charles HALES Esq
late of Walton near Stone in this County
who died 19th Nov 1834 at Norton Green
aged 68 years. ~~~
In Memory of Miss Ann MEARE who died at Norton
Green on the 27th July 1818 aged 49 years
also ~~~
Mr William HALES brother of Charles HALES Esq
died at Norton Green the 9th March
1833 aged 86 years. ~~~
Eliza Sophia aged 6 weeks daughter
of George and Sophia LEIGH
died February 25th 1840.
In Loving Memory of Charlotte beloved wife
of John HOLDCROFT of 92 Leek Rd Norton Green
who died Dec. 26. 1914 Aged 65 years
also Hannah beloved wife of George MOUNTFORD
who died Sept. 10. 1910. Aged 69 years
Thy will be Done
also the above John HOULDCROFT
who died Jan. 22. 1940. Aged 82 years.
In Loving Memory of Hugh HOLDCROFT
of 159 Whitfield Rd Norton
Died April 25th 1937 aged 80 years
also Jane. his beloved wife
Died August 20th 1935. Aged 75 years
"Re-united"
In Loving Memory of Ellin wife of
John HOULDCROFT of Norton Green
who died (???) 1805?
also the above (?nomenust?) John HOLDCROFT
who died March 4th 1868? Aged 72 years.
In the Memory of the sons of
John & Jane HOLDCROFT of Brownedge
Alfred who died on the 19th March 1832
Aged 7 Months,
John who died on [?missing?] April 1835
aged 41 years.
Thy will be done.
In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen beloved child
of Thomas & Mary (Emmie) HARGREAVES
of Whitfield Yard Norton
who died Nov. 15. 1917 aged 4 years
also Thomas Henry
beloved husband of the above Mary Emma
who died Jan. 12 1959, aged 85 years.
also Mary Emma HARGREAVES
beloved wife of the above
who died March 7. 1966 aged 87 years
Reunited.
In Memory of the late
Samuel HARGREAVES, of Bu[rslem?]
who died (Sept? 8? 1842?) aged 4(9?) years
In the midst of life we are in death.
also Ellen HARGREAVES,
the beloved wife of the above
who died Dec 10 (186(?) aged 75 years. [Epitaph not collected]
In loving Memory of
William beloved husband of Mary Jane HOLDCROFT
of 3 South St Ball Green
died Jan 14th 1930 aged 60 years
also of the above Mary Jane HOLDCROFT
died June 20th 1948 aged 75 years
Memories of L/Sgt John William (Bill)
GOODWIN late 5th North Staffs Regt
died Dec 12th 1917 aged 22 years.
Separate Stone, placed inside the Grave
also Phoebe Elizabeth SHUFFLEBOTHAM
devoted daughter of above
reunited 29th Dec 1979 aged 81 years
Sacred to the Memory of John Joseph
the beloved husband of
Elizabeth Gwendoline HOLDCROFT
of Viewfield, Norton-le-Moors
5.11.1884 - 21.10.1923 [5 Nov 1884 - 21 Oct 1923]
What I do thou knowest not now
but thou shall know hereafter.
In Loving Memory of Sarah Jane the beloved
wife of Joseph HOLDCROFT of Norton
who died July 6th 1884 aged 63 years.
Joseph HOLDCROFT,
of Heath Fields near Smallthorne
who died October 12th 1897 aged 78 years.
We all do fade as a leaf
In Loving Memory of Sidney Fred HOPWOOD
died 17th Feb. 1972 aged 76 years
also his dear wife Harriet Ellen
died 3rd Jan 1982 aged 85 years
and their beloved son Sidney Fred
died 13th April 1927 aged 7 years.
In Loving Memory of Spencer KENT
dearly loved husband of
Sarah Annie Kent BROWNSETT
of 61 Hill St Smallthorne
Died June 13. 1922 aged 43 years
also the above Sarah Annie Kent BROWNSETT
Died Sept 28. 1940 aged 60 years
"Reunited".
In loving Memory of
James JOLLEY of 98 Botteslow St, Hanley
who died Feb 7th 1891 aged 51 years.
Peace Perfect Peace.
also Sarah Ann beloved wife of the above,
who died Sept. 11th 1907 aged 65 years.
Thy will be done.
also Albert Ernest, Grandson of the above &
beloved child of Ralph & Elizabeth JOLLEY
who died May 24th 1892 aged 3 years & 4 months.
suffer little children to come unto me
[Inscription deteriorates from top to bottom]
Sacred to the Memory of Eliza. daughter of
John and Hannah JOLLEY. of Bideway? Hall.
who died April 24th 1849 aged (10?) years. [could not read the epitaph from my photo]
Sacred to the Memory of Hannah JOLLEY
wife of John JOLLEY of (Ridgeway?) Hall
who died April 22nd 1861 aged 67 years [Headstone broken here]
John JOLLEY who departed this life
March 8th (???) aged (??) years. [Broken/laid flat & overgrown headstone,
some dates/epitah unreadable from my photo]
In loving Memory of
Reuben Alfred KENT of Smallthorne
who died Feb. 19. 1925 aged 68 years
also of Hannah, his wife
who died Feb. 2. 1911. aged 51 years.
also Elizabeth Tyson KENT their Daughter
who died Dec. 19. 1899 aged 19 years
also Hannah Harriet KENT their Daughter
who died Dec. 22. 1899 Aged 4 Years
"Until the day Break"
In Loving Memory of Frederick William
The beloved husband of Annie MOUNTFORD
of the Rising Sun Hotel, Smallthorne
who died May 26th 1920 Aged 49 years
also of Ernest MOUNTFORD
Beloved husband of the above
Late of Ford Green Farm
who died Aug, 8th 1951 Aged 81 years
also the above Annie MOUNTFORD
who died May 22nd 1953 Aged 78 years
"Reunited"
In Loving Memory of George MAYER
of The Royal Oak, Ball Green
who died May 26. 1905 aged 38 years.
"In the midst of life,we are in death"
also of Mary his wife who died
April 18. 1914, aged 47 years
"Until the day dawn".
In Loving Memory of Hugh MAYER
of Black Bull Inn, Brindley Ford
who died Sept 21st 1902 aged 51 years
Thy will be done,
also Francis, beloved wife of the above named
who died February 4th 1908 aged 56 years
Peace Perfect Peace.
also Betsy Ellen dearly beloved wife of
Ernest Marsh PICKSTOCK, and daughter of
the above named Hugh and Francis MAYER
who died February 24th 1908 aged 28 years
"Peace Perfect Peace".
[broken/split headstone]
In Loving Memory of Emily,
loved wife of John Thomas MAYER
who died (????) 18th 1941 aged 70 years.
"blessed are the pure in heart
for they shall see God".
also Bertram Noel their beloved son
died March 22nd 1949 aged 46 years.
also the above John Thomas
beloved husband of Lydia MAYER
died Dec 11th 1960 aged 88 years
Sacred to the Memory of John MAYER
who died May 24th 1866 aged 72 years.
[difficult to read epitaph]
Honest industrious and sincere,
Ay?? thy husband and Father lieth here
Plate dealing? was his souls delight
till ??? from body lost its fight?
also Ann wife of the above who died
February 26 1862 aged 73 years.
[more epitaph - not readable from photo]
Sacred to the Memory of Elizabeth Ann,
beloved wife of Reginald G. MAYER
of "Newlands" Bemersley,
who died Jan. 3rd 1942 aged 39 years.
Not my will O'Lord, but thine be done.
also the above Reginald G. MAYER,
who died Jan. 18th 1952 aged 50 years.
Called to higher service.
Sacred to the Memory of
George MOUNTFORD late of
Adams Croft in this Parish
who departed this life the
7th of August 1799 aged 79 years.
[Seems the stonemason had problems
with the "Croft" in this inscription!] [Epitaph not collected]
In Loving Memory of Harry the beloved husband
of Charlotte PRICE of Hayes Street Bradeley
who died Jan. 18. 1904 aged 25 years.
sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest,
lay down thy head upon thy saviours breast
we love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best
Good-Night! Good-Night! Good-Night!
also Charlotte beloved wife of
Joseph E.J.B. MACHIN,
died Aug. 4. 1944 aged 63 years.
Thy will be done.
Sacred In Memory of James SARGEANT jun'r
of Green Farm Chell who departed this life
July 20th 1867 aged (19?) years.
Farewell dear one we tred the spot
where thy remains lie sleeping in the dust.
beloved in life not yet in death forgot
are? we to meet again do humbly trust
In Loving Memory of Ellen
beloved wife of James SARGEANT,
of Stone House Baddeley Green
died July 1st 1938, aged 61 years
also the above James SARGEANT
died Nov. 15th 1939 aged 60 years
"At Rest"
[crumbling inscription/parts missing]
In Loving Memory of John SARGEANT
? Judfield Farm
?ied July 30th 1881 ?ged 39 years
also ? Ann, relict of the above
?? October 30th 1892 aged 48 years.
"Gone but not forgotten"
Sacred in Memory of
Samuel SARGEANT of Norton who departed this
life Dec 5th 1849 aged 46 years
Death was no terror or suprise to him, for his
lamp was trimmed and his light burning.
In affectionate remembrance of
Aaron SARGEANT of Whitfield who died
January 8? 187[5?] aged 55 years.
Dangers stand thick through all the ground
to push us to the tomb and fearce diseases
wait around to hurry mortals home.
also Edna SARGEANT of Ball Green
who died April 25th 1896 [or 8?] (1898) aged 71 years
Thy will be done.
[crumbling inscription, parts missing]
? Memory of Martha wife of
William STEEL late of Ball Edge who
departed this life the 9th of A ?????
aged 74 Y???
[crumbling inscription, parts missing]
In Memory of Mary daughter
of Richard and ???? SARJEANT
who died Jan 2? ????? 31 years
here resteth th ?????? ins
of Richard SARJE??????
Woodhouse Lane ??????ish of
Norton who depa????????? Life
December 21st 1833 ??????years
The finner that by precio?????
has felt his sins forgiven
is from that? moment paft? from death
and ??????
In Memory of Mary
Daughter of John and Mary SCRAGG
who died July 2. 1853; Aged 8 months
also of Eleanor Jane
who died August 19. 1863; Aged 6 years
also of Walter.
who died December 29. 1865; Aged 2 years
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath
taken away".
In Loving Memory of Annie Maud
Treasured wife of Thomas SCRAGG
of "Ancroft", Ball Green, Norton
who died July 15th 1933 Aged 53 years
also the above Thomas SCRAGG
who died July 2nd 1955 Aged 81 years.
"Peace at Last"
Sacred to the Memory of Ellen, daughter of
Samuel & Ellen of SCRAGG of Catherines Field
who died Sept 11th 1788 Age 4 years 9 weeks
also James SCRAGG Son of the above who
died May 31st 1792 age 19 weeks
also Mary SCRAGG daughter of the above
who died Jany 1st 1829 aged 42 years
Sacred to the Memory of the aforsaid
Samuel SCRAGG who died
Feby 27th 1829 Aged 78 years.
In Memory of Mary Ann Wife of
Samuel SCRAGG of Catherines Fields
who died June 4. 1853, Aged 50 years
also of the above named Samuel SCRAGG
who died October 28. 1865 Aged 68 years
The body of Ellin Wife of
John SCRAGG of Dogcroft
was interr'd September 26th 1763 aged 43
"Mour not Husband & Children dear
?um not dead but sleeping here
My debt is paid my grave you fee
Stay but a while you'l follow me".
In Loving Memory of
Samuel SCRAGG of Ball Green, Norton
who died June 21st 1898 Aged 61 Years
also of Fanny SCRAGG who died
September 17th 1867 Aged 35 years
also of Samuel beloved son of
the above Samuel and Ann SCRAGG
who died July 2nd 1905 Aged 35 years
also of Ann beloved wife
of above Samuel SCRAGG Senr
who died March 7th 1909 Age 69 years
"Rest in Peace".
In Memory of Elizabeth SCRAGG
who fell asleep in Jesus
April 25th. 1864 Aged 15 years
Unfading let her Memory bloom
While rests her body in the tomb
Nor will the lord thy love distrust
That strews its garlands O'er dust
also Alfred KENT of Norton Green
who died May 4th 1887? Aged 78 years.
In Loving Memory of William
beloved husband of Amelia TAYLOR
who passed away Jan 6th 1942 aged 67 years.
at rest. also the above Amelia TAYLOR
who died April 19th 1945 aged 69 years
life's race well run, life's work well done.
Erected in Memory of Ann UNWIN,
who died Novr 17th 1836 aged 38 years.
also James UNWIN husband of the above
Late of Whitfield
who died April 26th 1850 aged 62 years.
also in Memory of Hugh UNWIN, son of
James and Ann UNWIN,
who died Octor 8th 1848. aged 32 years.
Sacred in the Memory of
John UNWIN Late of Burslem
who died December 31st 1873 Aged 41 years
also of Mary, wife of the above
who died July 12th, 1875 Aged 52 years
also of Ann Jane, infant daughter of the above
who died Dec 13, 1864 Aged 4 Months
Our Parents dear are gone
and we are left the loss of them to mourn
But may we hope to meet again
With Christ before his Throne.
In Loving Memory of Charles Henry the dearly
loved husband of Letitia Ann WILSHAW
of 101 Leek Rd Baddely Green
who died (9?)th March 1947 aged 51 years
until the Daybreak.
To the beloved Memory of Sarah,
wife of Arthur WOOD of this Parish.
1876 - 1942
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
come unto me and rest.
also Arthur WOOD
1872 - 1956
In Memory of Frederick William
Son of Peter & Emily WALKER of Norton
who died Feb. 9. 1867 Aged 13 Months
of such is the Kingdom of Heaven, also
Margaret Louise, Daughter of the above Died
December 12th 1877 Aged 2 years and 1 month
also Margaret MAYER, daughter of
William Emerson and Sarah Emily OULSNAM,
Grandaughter of the above
Died July 19th 1883, Aged 1 year and 4 months.
also Anne Beatrice daughter of
Peter & Emily WALKER late of Dro[i]twich.
Born April 12th 1873. Died Dec. 8. 1945
Cremated at Selly Oak Dec. 12. 1945
Gertrude Alice WALKER
died 13th May 1950 aged 79 years.
In Loving Memory of
John BADDELEY of Ball Green
who died November 21. 1877 aged 59 years
also of Ann BADDELY beloved wife of the above
who died December 13. 1881 aged 61 years.
"So teach us to (?number?) our days that
we may apply our (?hearts unto wisdom?).
also William BADDELEY son of the above
who died Aug 25 1921 aged (63?) Years
"God (?ame?ls?) the souls will keep
giving his beloved sleep"
Also Contributed
John BADDELEY,
Of Ball Green, 21 Nov 1877, 59
Ann, w, 13 Dec 1881, 61
William, s, 25 August 1921, 68 [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In Loving Memory of
Samuel CHELL of Smallthorne
who died Jan 14. 1883 aged 42 years
In the midst of life we are in death.
also Lizzie Florence his daughter
who died Nov 25. 1879 aged 3 weeks.
Also Contributed
Samuel CHELL, of Smallthorne, 14 Jan 1883, 42
Lizzie Florence, d, 25 Nov 1879, 3 weeks [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In Memory of the late Charlotte DEAN
of Ackers Wood Norton in the Moors.
who died June 14th 1874 aged 50 years
She's crowned and rob'd and blessed
To her the Palm is given.
On earth she panted for her rest
she's found it now in Heaven.
Also Contributed
Charlotte DEAN,
Of Ackers Wood, Norton-in-the-Moors,
14 June 1874, 50 [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In Loving Memory of
Thomas DOCKSEY of Mill Hayes
who died April 6 1895 Aged 70 years
Until the day break and the shadows
flee away sol: song 4.6.
also Ann wife of the above
who died March 12th 1898 (or 9?) Aged 73 years
"They rest from their labours"
also of William Norman SADLER Son of George
and Sarah SADLER & Grandson of the above
who fell fighting for his country in France
July 2nd 1916 And was buried in Fricourt Wood
Aged 27 years. "I have fought the good fight"
also Eliza Maria
Daughter of the above Thomas and Ann DOCKSEY
Died Nov. 16th 1933 Aged 73 years
"At Rest."
Also Contributed
Thomas DOCKSEY,
Of Mill Hayls, 6 April 1895, 70
Ann, w, 12 March 1899, 73
William Norman, s/o George & Sarah SADLER,
Grandson of above, who fell fighting for his
Country in France, 2 July 1916, and was buried
In Fricourt Wood, 27,
Eliza Maria, d/o Thomas & Ann DOCKSEY,
16 Nov 1933, 73 [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In loving Memory of Eliza the beloved wife
of George HOLDCROFT of Ball Green Norton
who died June 30th 1863 (or 1865). aged 44 years
also the above George HOLDCROFT
who died June 30th 1892 aged 75 years
"thy will be done"
also Jesse William CADD (or GADD?) (Stillborn)
Also Contributed
Eliza, w/o George HOLDCROFT,
Of Norton, 30 June (1665) [as inscribed: should be 1865], 44
George, above, 30 June 1892, 75
Jesse William Gadd, Stillborn [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
Sacred to the Memory of Joseph MAYER
of Downfield Bank in the Parish of
Norton in the Moores who died
July 25th 1845 aged 21 years
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord. [Moores - is as the inscription]
Also Contributed
Joseph MAYER of Downfield, Bank,
Parish of Norton in the Moores,
25 July 1845, 21 [Auth: Norton in the Moores is inscribed] [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In loving Memory of the late
Thomas MAYER of Smallthorne
who died Oct, 12. 1880 aged 46 years
also of Mary wife of the above
who died Aug. 15 1886 aged 49 years
also Gladys their Granddaughter
who died in Infancy
Also Contributed
Thomas MAYER of Smallthorne,
12 Oct 1880, 46
Mary, w, 15 Aug 1886, 49
Gladys, granddaughter, died in infancy [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
Sacred in Memory of the late
John SCRAGG of Norton who departed this life
July 14th 1847 Aged 59 Years
In friendship steady in his dealings just
His only study was to discharge his trust
He lived respected and lamented died
Punctual thy was his only pride.
also of the late Hannah SCRAGG
relict of the above who departed this life
April 14th 1869 In her 70th year
She sleeps in Jesus.
also Edna their daughter
who died Aug 30th 1907 aged 74 years
also Samuel and Ellen died young
Peace Perfect Peace.
Also Contributed
John SCRAGG of Norton, 14 July 1847, 59
Hannah, relict of above, 14 April 1869, 70 [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
Sacred to the Memory of
John SCRAGG Late of Smallthorne
who died December 22. 1874 Aged 75 years
He giveth his beloved sleep.
also Sarah Relict of the above
who died February the 14th 1885 Aged 70 years
also Emily their Daughter
Wife of Peter WALKER of Endon
who died January 5th 1907 Aged 73 years
also the above Peter WALKER
who died October 17th 1917 Aged 85 years
Also Contributed
John SCRAGG, Late of Smallthorne,
22 Dec 1874, 75
Sarah, relict, 14 Feb 1883, 70
Emily, d, & w/o Peter WALKER,
Of Endon, 5 Jan 1907, 73
Peter WALKER, 17 Oct 1917, 85 [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In Memory of Phoebe, wife of
James UNWIN of Bradley Farm
who died June 10th 1871 aged 36 years
also of the above named James UNWIN
who died October 22nd 1872 aged 34 years
also of William James son of the above
who died April 21. 1867 aged 3 years.
and Hugh, son of the above
who died Dec 22nd 1869 aged 3 weeks.
"In the midst of life we are in death".
Also Contributed
Phobe, w/o James UNWIN,
Of Bradley Farm, 10 June 1871, 36
James, 22 Oct 1872, 34
William James, s, 21 April 1867, 3½ yrs
High, s, 22 Dec 1869, 3 weeks [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In Loving Memory of
Samuel UNWIN of The Flats Norton
who died February 27th 1828 aged 39 years
also Mary. wife of the above
who died December 25th 1865 aged 71 years.
blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
beloved children of George and Mary HORLESTON,
Oxford near Chell, Sarah Ann died
August 19th 1888 aged 2 years and 2 months
also Mary Jane, died
May 2nd 189(3?) aged 3 years and 11 months.
The angel took my flowers away,
then why should I repine,
that Jesus in his bosom wears
the flowers that once were mine.
Also Contributed
Samuel UNWIN,
of The Flats, Norton, 27 Feb 1828, 39
Mary, wife of above, 25 Dec 1865, 71
Also beloved children of
George & Mary HORLESTON,
Of Oxford Road, Chell
Sarah Ann, 19 August 1888,
2yrs and 2 months
Mary Jane, 2 May 1893,
3yrs & 11 months [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
Sacred to the Memory Ellen Daughter of
John and Ann WOOD of Out Clough Farm
who died August 8. 1858 Aged 6 days
also John son of the above
who died May 6. 1859 Aged 5 years
"Suffer little children to come unto me
and forbid them not".
also Mary Ann WOOD
Died Sep. 10. 1867 Aged 21 years
also of John WOOD
who died April 10th. 1873 Aged 58 years
also Ann WOOD
who died Jan. 17. 1893 (or 1895?) Aged 70 years
Also Contributed
Ellen, d/o John & Ann WOOD,
of Out Clough Farm, 8 August 1858, 6days
John, above, 6 May 1859, 5yrs
Mary Ann WOOD, 10 Sept 1867, 21
John WOOD, 10 April 1873, 58
Ann WOOD, 17 Jan 1893, 70 [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In Loving Memory of Enoch WOOD
of Norton in the Moors.
born Dec. 1st 1825, died June 23rd 1896
also Jane his beloved wife
born Dec 30th 1835 died Dec 25th 1909.
also John their beloved son
born Sept 2nd 1868 died Feb 21st 1900.
also Thomas Edward. Mary Jane & Henry Ernest,
their beloved children who died in Infancy
"Peace Perfect Peace".
Also Contributed
Enoch WOOD, of Norton-in-the-Moors,
1 Dec 1825 - 23 June 1896
Jane, w, 30 Dec 1835 - 25 Dec 1909
John, s, 2 Sept 1869 - 21 Feb 1900
Thomas Edward, Mary Jane & Henry Ernest,
Their children died in infancy [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
In Memory of Elizabeth, wife of
William YARDLEY of Smallthorne.
who departed this life on Saturday
August 31st 1861. aged 25 years.
and was interred at Norton on
Tuesday, September 3rd
the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away
blessed be the name of the Lord.
also the late William YARDLEY of Bucknall.
who died October 28. 1884 aged 52 years
In the midst of life we are in death.
Also Contributed
Elizabeth, w/o William YARDLEY,
Of Smallthorne, who died
Saturday 31 August 1861, 25
And was interred at Norton
on Tuesday 3rd September
William, above, 28 Oct 1884, 52 [Alf Beard: 30 Sep 2005]
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