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St Mary's, Atherington Monumental Inscriptions
Here are a few of the monumental inscriptions found inside the church and in the churchyard of St Mary's, Atherington. Some of the photographs appear courtesty of Irene and Ralph Clucus. |
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Sacred
To the Memory of
James Beer
of this parish, Who depd this
Life on the 24th day of April
in the Year of our Lord 1820
Aged 55 Years
Also
To the right of this stone lies
the body of Anne Wife of the
above who depd this Life on the...
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James BEER, the son of James BEER and Elizabeth, was baptised at Atherington on 29 Jul 1865. The year of death inscribed on his gravestone is incorrect as his burial was recorded at Atherington on 28 Apr 1821. James married Anne DOWN, daughter of John DOWN and Anne KING at Atherington on 18 Apr 1790. Ann was baptised at High Bickington on 18 Aug 1761 and was buried at Atherington on 5 Oct 1839.
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Sacred
to the memory of
JOHN BEER
of this Parish who died
on the 5th day of Octr in the
year of our Lord 1854
aged 63 years.
Blessed are the dead which die
in the Lord
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John BEER, son of James BEER (1765-1821) and Anne DOWN (1761-1839), was baptised at Atherington on 1 Mar 1791. The year of death inscribed on his gravestone is incorrect as his burial was recorded at Atherington on 10 Oct 1853.
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In
Memory
of
JOHN BEER
the dearly beloved son of
WILLIAM and GRACE BEER
and Husband of MARY BEER
who died August 9th 1895
Aged 45 Years
"Blessed are the pure in heart for
they shall see God"
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John BEER, son of William BEER (1813-1879) and Grace ISSAC (1815-1893), was buried at Atherington on 13 Aug 1895.
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IN
Loving Remembrance
of
WILLIAM BEER
of this Parish
who feel asleep in Jesus
November 26th 1879
Aged 66 Years
"Watch therefore for ye know not
what hour your Lord doth come"
Also of
GRACE BEER
Wife of the above
who died Novr 15th 1893
Aged 80 Years
"The Lord's will be done"
Also of
ELLEN BEER
Grand-daughter of the above
Aged 14 Years.
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William BEER, the son of George BEER and Grace, was baptised at Atherington on 9 May 1813 and was buried on 3 Dec 1879. He married Grace ISAAC, daughter of Philip ISAAC and Alice WOOLACOTT (1774-1836), at Atherington on 1 Jul 1834. Grace was baptised at High Bickington on 19 Nov 1815 and was buried at Atherington on 18 Nov 1893.
Ellen BEER was born in Atherington in 1863 and was buried there on 24 Apr 1876.
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They were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in death they
were not divided
ERECTED
by
the bereaved family and
Christian friends in loving
remembrance of
NORA and JAMES BEER
Twin and Youngest Children of
WILLIAM and GRACE BEER
Who slept in Jesus,
NORA on the 9th and JAMES
on the 23rd of May, 1874
Aged 20 Years.
N ot dead ! but sleeping here;
O stay the falling tear.
R edeemed by blood, my soul would rise,
A nd join the ransomed in the skies.
B eloved ones left behind,
E ternal bonds yet bind
E ach heart to heart till we shall come
R ound yonder throne, our heaven, our home.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words
J ust gone before and crossed the river
A t home with Jesus yes for ever
M ortality no more to wear
E ternal glory now to share
S aints weep not for me
B ut weep for sinners all around
E xtol the gospels joyful sound
E mbrace the cross despise the shame
R ejoice in Christ and praise his name.
"He being dead yet speaketh."
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Nora and James BEER, the twin children of William BEER (1813-1879) and Grace ISAAC (1815-1893), were born in Atherington in 1853. Nora was buried on 16 May 1874. James was buried on 27 May 1874.
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In Loving Remembrance
of
WILLIAM
Eldest Son of
WILLIAM and GRACE BEER
who slept in Jesus May 20th 1860
Aged 24 Years.
Beloved by all that knew thee here,
We drop for thee the parting tear
While all our grief and pain and smart,
We leave with him that knows our heart.
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William BEER, the eldest son of William BEER (1813-1879) and Grace ISAAC (1815-1893), was baptised at Atherington on 5 Jul 1835 and was buried there on 24 May 1860.
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IN
loving memory
of
GEORGE BLACKMORE
died June 19th1883
aged 57
Also FANNY, his wife
died Octr 21st 1922
aged 90
At rest
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George BLACKMORE was born in High Bickington, Devon about 1826. He married Fanny SKINNER, the daughter of John SKINNER and Frances, in 1850. Fanny was baptised at Ashreighney, Devon on 7 Oct 1832. George was buried at Atherington on 23 Jun 1883.
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Sacred
to the memory of
EDWARD BROWN
of this parish
who died on the 9th day of
June 1861
aged 65 years
Weep not my Wife & Children dear
Although my body's buried here
My soul is gone with Christ above
To Praise him for his grace and love
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Edward BROWN, son of Edward BROWN (1756-1826) and Grace WILLIS (1763-1829), was baptised at Atherington on 24 Dec 1797, and was buried there on 13 Jun 1861.
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SACRED to the memory of the
Revd George Burgess, Rector of the Parish of
Atherington upwards of 30 years.
Died 11th June 1829, at the age of 64.
Elizabeth his beloved wife,
who was buried 23rd September 1823, aged 49.
And four of their Children, who all died in
the short space of a fortnight
of a malignant fever then raging in this Parish
Cecilia, was buried 24th July aged 4 years.
Emma, on the 31st of the same month at the age of 13.
Augustus, on the 6th of August aged 8 years. &
George William, on the 6th August 1816, at the age of 6.
This Monument was erected by the surviiving
Children Eleanora, wife of Mr J. Westlake, and
Elizabeth, Ann Lucy, & Matilda Burgess 1832.
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Eleven children were buried at Atherington during the summer of 1816, including the four children of George BURGESS and Elizabeth CHAPPELL. George married Elizabeth, the daughter of James CHAPPELL and Margery, at Northam, Devon on 29 Nov 1796. Elizabeth was baptised at Northam on 11 Oct 1774.
George and Elizabeth's first two children, Eleanora and Elizabeth, were baptised at Heanton Punchardon on 21 Nov 1798 and 24 Jun 1801 respectively. The remaining children, with the exception of Augustus, were baptised at Atherington: Emma on 1 Apr 1804, Ann Lucy on 20 Jul 1808, George William on 24 Sep 1811, Cecilia on 9 Jun 1812, and Matilda on 23 Jun 1814.
Eleanora BURGESS married John WESTLAKE at Atherington on 28 Apr 1825.
George BURGESS was buried at Atherington on 16 Jun 1816.
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In affectionate remembrance of
WILLIAM BURGESS
of this parish
who died 13th October 1881
Aged 60
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William BURGESS was born in South Molton, Devon. He was buried at Atherington on 17 Oct 1881.
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In loving memory of
WILLIAM THOMAS BURGESS
of Umberleigh
who died Deceer 13th 1892
aged 42 years
In the midst of life we are in death
Also of SOPHIA
wife of the above
who died May 4th 1900
aged 47 years
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William Thomas Burgess, son of William BURGESS (1831-1881) and Mary Shapcott HILL (1816- ?), was born in Kings Nympton, Devon in 1850, and was buried at Atherington on 17 Dec 1892. He married, Sophia MANNING, daughter of Thomas MANNING (1811-1875) and Ann MAYNARD (1816-1882) in 1881. Sophia was born in Romansleigh, Devon in 1850, and was buried at Atherington on 8 May 1900.
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Sacred to the Memory
of SARAH, the beloved Wife of the
Rev. ROB. CHICHESTER Vicar of Chittlehampton
She died at Ilfracombe on the 31st of August,
And was buried in this Church, on the 10th of Sept. 1825
Religion was the directing principle of her Mind,
And adorned it with those virtues and graces
Which enable her to perform all the duties
Of a pious Christian an affectionate Wife
A tender Mother and a sincere Friend
"When the ear heard her, then it blessed her,"
For she relieved the distressed and comforted the afflicted.
Her attached husband and children,
To perpetuate the remembrance
Of a Wife and Parent, most deservedly dear to them,
Have erected this tablet,
As a lasting tribute of their affection and esteem.
Also to AMY, daughter of the above named
ROBERT and SARAH CHICHESTER
who died in the faith and fear of God;
The 26th day of June 1863,
Aged 81 years.
UNDERNEATH
this stone were deposited
on the tenth day of Sepr
1825 the remains of SARAH
CHICHESTER wife of
ROBERT CHICHESTER Vicar
of Chittlehampton
ALSO
the Remains of The Revd
ROBERT CHICHESTER
Vicar of Chittlehampton
who died the 23rd of November
1841 AGED 89 YEARS
The Revd CHARLES CHICHESTER
B:D: died April 13th 1842
Aged 56 Years.
This tablet is erected as a tribute of affection,
To perpetuate the remembrance
Of a much loved father and brother
The Revd ROBERT CHICHESTER, M.A.
Thirty eight years vicar of Chittlehampton
Who died the 23rd day of November 1841, aged 89 years.
And the Revd CHARLES CHICHESTER, B.D.
Prebendary of the Cathedral Church of Exeter
And Record of West Worlington
Who died the 13th day of April 1842, aged 56 years.
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Sarah CAWSEY, the daughter of Robert CAWSEY (1722-1765) and Jane LOVEBAND (1730-1815), was baptised at Atherington on 13 Feb 1758. She married Robert CHICHESTER, son of Charles CHICHESTER (1722-1798) and Amy INCLEDON (? -1782), at Atherington on 11 Jul 1781. Robert was baptised at Bishop's Tawton on 1 Apr 1752 and was buried at Atherington on 2 Nov 1841. The date of death recorded on the ledger stone is most likely incorrect.
Amy CHICHESTER, daughter of Robert CHICHESTER and Sarah CAWSEY, was baptised at Atherington on 22 Jul 1782 and was buried on 2 Jul 1863. Her brother, Charles CHICHERSTER, died at Swimbridge, Devon and was buried at Atherington on 21 Apr 1842.
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In loving memory
of
MARY
wife of Thomas Congram
of this parish
who died March 16th 1895
Aged 72 Years
A silent and loving woman is a
gift of the Lord Ecclesiastes XXVI:14
Also of the above
THOMAS CONGRAM
who died Septr 29th 1903
Aged 80 Years
In the midst of life we are in death
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Mary Ann BATER, the daughter of Robert BATER (1796-1867) and Tamzin SCOINS (1783-1867), was baptised at Atherington on 21 Jan 1823, and was buried on 20 Mar 1895. She married Thomas CONGRAM, son of Richard CONGRAM (1787-1858) and Sarah BENNETT (1793-1871), at Atherington in 1840. Thomas was baptised at Tawstock on 9 Feb 1823, died in Pilton, Devon, and was buried at Atherington on 3 Oct 1903.
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Sacred
To the Memory of
RICHARD CONGRAM
of this parish
Who died on the 10th
day of July 1858
Aged 71 Years
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Richard CONGRAM, the son of William CONGRAM and Margareth SQUIRE (1754- ?), was baptised at Chittlehampton on 11 Mar 1787, and was buried at Atherington on 15 Jul 1858.
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SACRED
To
the Memory of
GEORGE DELBRIDGE
of this Parish who departed
this life on the 21st day
of Octr in the Year of
our Lord 1846
Aged 54 Years.
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George DELBRIDGE, the son of Richard DELBRIDGE (abt 1754-1816) and Elizabeth CAWSEY (1754-1816), was baptised at Atherington on 31 May 1790 and was buried on 27 Oct 1846.
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SACRED
To
the Memory of
SARAH DELBRIDGE
of this Parish who departed
this life on the 3rd day
of May in the year of
our Lord 1854
Aged 73 years.
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Sarah GUARD, daughter of Philip GUARD (1754-1834) and Elizabeth WESTACOTT, was baptised at Atherington on 7 Dec 1783. Sarah married Thomas DELBRIDGE (1783-1841) at Atherington on 3 Jul 1820.
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SACRED
To
the Memory of
THOMAS DELBRIDGE
of this Parish who departed
this life on the 7TH day
of June in the Year of our
Lord 1841
Aged 56 Years.
ALSO of
SARAH, the beloved Wife of
JOHN GUARD, and daughter
of the above, who died Augst
22nd 1878, Aged 54.
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Thomas DELBRIDGE, the son of Richard DELBRIDGE (abt 1754-1816) and Elizabeth CAWSEY (1754-1816), was baptised at Atherington on 15 Sep 1783 and was buried there on 12 Jun 1841.
Sarah DELBRIDGE, the daughter of Thomas DELBRIDGE (1783-1841) and Sarah GUARD (1783-1854) was baptised at Atherington on 12 Apr 1824 and was buried there on 27 Aug 1878. She married John GUARD (1819- ?) in 1853.
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Sacred
To the Memory of ROBERT CAWSEY
of this Parish who Departed this Life
the 12th of March in the Year of our Lord 1839
Aged 75 Years
Also MARY Wife of the above Robert
Cawsey who departed this Life the
10th day of November in the Year of our Lord 1842
Aged 72 Years
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Robert CAWSEY, the son of Robert CAWSEY (1722-1765) and Jane LOVEBAND (1730-1815), was baptised at Atherington on 30 May 1764 and was buried on 16 Mar 1839. Robert married Mary SELDON, daughter of Christopher SELDON (1725- ?) and Jane, at Landkey, Devon on 4 Nov 1794. Mary was baptised at Landkey on 28 Feb 1770 and was buried on 16 Nov 1842.
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In affectionate memory of
ROBERT CAWSEY,
of this parish who departed this life
November 5th 1869
Aged 68 years.
"And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch." Mark 13:37
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Robert CAWSEY, the son of Robert CAWSEY (1764-1839) and Mary SELDON (1770-1842), was baptised at Atherington on 4 Apr 1801 and was buried on 10 Nov 1869.
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Sacred
to the memory of
JOHN CAWSEY
of this parish who died
on the 26th day of Febry in the
year of our Lord 1862
Aged 59 years.
Knowing that he which raised
up the Lord Jesus, shall raise up
us also by Jesus, & shall present
us with you. 2 Cor. IV:XIV
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John CAWSEY was born in Pilton, Devon about 1803 and was buried on 3 Mar 1862.
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Sacred
To the memory of BARTHOLOMEW
MARSHALL CHAMPION Son of William
& Maria Champion of this Parish who
departed this Life the 3rd of Feby in the
Year of our Lord 1837 Aged 8 Years.
Also BARTHOLOMEW JOHN
CHAMPION, Son of William & Maria
Champion who departed this Life
the 24th day of July in the Year
of our Lorde 1838 Aged 6 Months
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Bartholomew Marshall CHAMPION, the son of William CHAMPION (1798-1859) and Maria MARSHALL (1804-1889), was baptised at Atherington on 28 Sep 1828 and was buried on 5 Feb 1837.
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TO the memory of
THOMAS LANG
who died on the 2nd day of Feby
1837 AGED 66 Years
Also
ANN
his Wife who was call'd hence on
the 10th of Octr 1824 Aged 58 Years
And their son
JOHN
who departed this life on the 15th
day of Augt 1835 Aged 42 Years
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Mourn not for us our children dear
The time will come, you must sleep here
Prepare for death for die you must
And with your parents sleep in dust
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Thomas LANG was buried on 5 Feb 1837. Thomas married Ann RUDDIN at Atherington on 3 Oct 1793. Ann was buried on 21 Oct 1824. Their son, John LANG, was baptised at Atherington on 1 Jan 1794 and was buried on 16 Aug 1835.
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Sacred
to the memory
of Elizabeth Wife of
Charles Brownscombe
of the parish of Highbickington
Who depd this Life on the 24th day
of March in the Year of our Lord
1841
Aged 26 Years
(She was)
A kind & affectionate Wife,
A fond and tender Mother,
A true & benevolent Friend,
To all who knew her.
Grieve not for me my Husband kind & dear,
Sore afflictions, this your lot to bear;
Grievous indeed for one to bear alone,
But tis Gods will which must by all be done.
One darling Child I've left behind,
God grant in him great confort you may find,
Instruct him in the way, that he should take,
And love your Child, for its dear Mothers sake.
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Elizabeth BEER, the daughter of John BEER (1791-1860) and Eleanor WEBBER (1788-1860), was baptised at Atherington on 7 Feb 1818. She married Charles BROWNSCOMBE (1813-1872), the son of Thomas BROWNSCOMBE and Susanna ANDREW in 1840. Elizabeth was buried on 28 Mar 1844. Her son William BROWNSCOMBE was born in 1842 and died at High Bickington on 23 May 1880.
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ERECTED
To the Memory of
EDWIN, Son of THOMAS
and ELIZTH BROWNSCOMBE of
this Parish, who Depd this Life
Novr 5th in the Year of our Lord
1838, Aged 6 Years and 9 Months.
My time on earth was very short,
And that my friends do know.
But I am gone to be with Christ
Where pleasures ever flow.
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Edwin BROWNSCOMBE, son of Thomas BROWNSCOMBE (1802-1865) and Elizabeth Parkins MILTON (1806- ?), was baptised at Atherington on 3 Mar 1832, and was buried on 10 Nov 1838.
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SACRED
to the Memory of
ELIZABETH the wife of
WILLIAM CHAMPION of this
Parish who slept in Jesus the
10th day of February 1837.
Aged 68 Years
A Mother tender kind and dear
A Wife affectionate with care
A neighbours friend to all around
Where her dear Lord was pleased to send
A useful woman taken hence
To swell with Christ among his saints.
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Elizabeth MARLES, the daughter of Richard MARLES and Elizabeth MAIR, was baptised at Burrington, Devon on 10 Apr 1768. She married William CHAMPION (1765-1847), son of Bartholomew CHAMPION and Frances CLARK (1725-1813), at Atherington on 10 Sep 1788. Elizabeth was buried on 14 Feb 1837.
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Gods care of his people is the same
Yesterday to day and for ever
In Memory of
Honour the Daughter
of William and Elizabeth
Champion of this Parish who
was unfortunately kill'd with
a blow in her head with a
stone the first of Febry 1808
Aged 12 Years
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Honour CHAMPION, the daughter of William CHAMPION (1765-1847) and Elizabeth MARLES (1768-1837), was baptised at Atherington on 9 Feb 1796.
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SACRED
To the Memory of
JOHN GALLAFORD
of this Parish who died the
12th day of Jany 1836
Aged 43 years
Quick and sudden was my call
God quickly took me from you all
As I am now so must you be
Prepare for Death to follow me
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John GALLAFORD, the son of Richard GALLAFORD (1762-1833) and Ann (1760-1827), was baptised at Chittlehampton, Devon on 21 Jul 1793. He was buried at Atherington on 15 Jan 1836.
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In Loving Memory of
ANN
the beloved wife of
John GALLIFORD
Who died Feb 16th 1885
Aged 88 Years
Her end was peace
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Ann died in Chittlehampton and was buried at Atherington on 19 Feb 1885.
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Sacred
to the memory of Robert Gill of
this Parish who departed this life
the 3rd day of August 1808 in the
63rdYear of his Age.
Also the remains of Agnes
Gill, wife of the above: (named)
She died the 9
rd day of
December 1831.
AGED 85
Years.
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Robert GILL, son of George GILL and Catherine, was baptised at Atherington on 12 Apr 1748. He married Agnes HEAL at Atherington on 5 May 1771. Robert was buried on 6 Aug 1808. Agnes was buried on 14 Dec 1831.
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HERE lies the bo-
dy of Joanna Daughter
of JAMES GRADDON yeoman
of this Parish She was Buried the
20th day of Novembr in the year
of our Lord 1809 Aged 29 years
Also here Lieth the Body of
Catharine, wife of Richard
Howard Daughter of the above
Named she was Buried the 2nd day
of April in the year of our Lord
1810 Aged 37 years
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Joanna GRADDON, daughter of James GRADDON (1733-1802) and Sarah LEY (1738-1809), was baptised at Atherington on 28 Jul 1779. Her sister, Catharine GRADDON, was baptised at Atherington on 25 May 1772. Catharine married Richard HOWARD at Atherington on 13 Mar 1805.
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Sacred
to the memory of
WILLIAM HILL
of this parish who died on the
28th day of Octr in the year of our Lord
1863
AGED 73 YEARS
And I heard a voice from heaven say-
ing unto me Write Blessed are the
dead which die in the Lord from
hense forth Yea saith the Spirit that
they may rest from their labours &
their work do follow them
ALSO GRACE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
Who died on the 20th day of July
in the year of our Lord 1870
AGED 77 YERS
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William HILL, son of Edmund HILL and Grace BOADEN (1748-1822), was baptised at High Bickington on 3 Oct 1790. He married Grace HARRIS, daughter of Thomas HARRIS (1754-1836) and Hannah BOWDEN (1751-1806), at Atherington on 4 May 1837. William died at Great Torrington, Devon and was buried at Atherington on 1 Nov 1863. Grace HARRIS was baptised at Atherington on 21 Feb 1792 and was buried on 1 Aug 1870.
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Sacred
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HUNT of this Parish
who departed this Life the 4th day of
June, A.D. 1849, Aged 69
YEARS
ASLO THE THE MEMORY
of ELIZABETH Wife
of the above who departed this
Life the 23rd day of October, A.D.
1850, AGED 80 YEARS.
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John HUNT's age at death as recorded on his gravestone and in the parish register is apparently incorrect. John, the son of John HUNT and Joan HEAL, was baptised at Atherington on 25 Jun 1770. He married Elizabeth LEMON at Atherington on 1 Nov 1803. John was buried on 7 Jun 1849. Elizabeth was buried on 27 Oct 1850.
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In Loving Memory of
JANE
the beloved wife of
William Joslin
who died April 28th 1897
Aged 77
Asleep in Jesus
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Jane SLOUMAN, daughter of John SLOUMAN (1783-1869) and Jane (1773-1861), was baptised at Atherington on 14 Dec 1818. She married William JOSLIN (1813-1910) in 1842 and was buried at Atherington on 2 May 1897.
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Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE LEY son of JOHN and
JANE LEY of this Parish
who departed this life the
10thday of Feby 1850
Aged 4 Years and 6 Months
This lovely bud son young and fair
Call'd hence so suddenly
Come just to show how sweet the flower
In Paradise would be.
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George LEY, the son of John LEY (1799- ?) and Jane (1807- ?), was born in Atherington in 1845, and was buried on 13 Feb 1850.
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SACR[ED]
to the memor[y of]
SUSANNA, Daugh[ter of]
John and Jane Le[y]
and Sister of the sa[id]
George Ley
who departed this life
the 13th day of April 1858
Aged 3 Years.
God took the youngest of my flock
Out of my tender fold.
To warn they rest that they must die
If they are young or old.
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Susanna LEY, the daughter of John LEY (1799- ?) and Jane (1807- ?), was born in Atherington in 1855, and was buried on 19 Apr 1858.
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SACRED
(To the Memory of)
Agness Mayne
of this Parish Who deptd
this Life on the 18th Day
of Jany 1846 Aged 52 Years
Weep not for me my Child so dear
Nor fret within your breast
For twas the Lords appointed time
To take me to his rest.
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Agnes MAYNE, daughter of Robert MAYNE (1769-1832) and Grace BROWNSCOMBE, was baptised at Atherington on 27 Nov 1793 and was buried on 24 Jan 1846. Her daughter, Elizabeth MAYNE, was baptised at Atherington on 27 Jun 1824.
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In Memory of
Mary Muton
of this Parish who departed
this Life the 5th of April
1813 Aged 10 Years
My parents dear pray do not grieve
Tho' I am gone before
I'm happy now in Heaven above
And shall be evermore
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While no burial is recorded at Atherington for Mary MUTON, there is a burial for a ten-year-old "base child" named Mary PARKIN on 5 Apr 1813. Mary was apparently the daughter of Alexander PARKIN (1756-1829) and Hannah JOISLING (1756-1850) who were married at Atherington in 1786. It is unknown why Mary's surname would appear as MUTON on her gravestone.
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HERE
Lieth the Remains of
William Rudd of this
Parish who departed
this life the 2th day of
APril in the Year of our
Lord 1793 Aged 49
Years
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William RUDD, the son of Lewis RUDD and Dorothy, was baptised at Bishops Tawton, Devon on 3 Nov 1745.
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Sacred
to the memory of
JOHN SAGE
of this Parish who died on
the 7th day of Febry in the year
1855
Aged 53 years
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John SAGE was born in Colaton Raleigh, Devon. He was buried at Atherington on 10 Feb 1855.
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ERECTED
to the Memory of
Mary the Wife of John
Shute of this parish
who was call'd from this WORLD of
trouble and Sorrow in hope
of Future Felicity ye 10th day
of Septr in the Year of our
Lord 1833 Aged
65 Years
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Mary STEDEFORD married John SHUTE (1763-1840) at Atherington on 11 Feb 1807. Mary was buried at Atherington on 16 Sep 1833.
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Sacred
to the memory of
Jane wife of
JOHN SLOUMAN
of this Parish who died on
the 27th day of Septr 1861
aged 88 years
weep not my Husband & Child so dear
For 'tis the great God that called me here
To this my cold & weary bed of Clay
Where I must rest untill the Judgment day
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Jane was born in Atherington about 1773 and buried there on 3 Oct 1861. She married John SLOUMAN (1783-1869).
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In Memory
of
JOHN SLOUMAN
of this parish
who died August 26th 1869
Aged 86 Years
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John SLOUMAN was born in Alverdiscott, Devon about 1783 and was buried at Atherington on 30 Aug 1869.
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M.S.
Near this place lyeth
the body of MR Anthony
Snell yeoman of Bartridge
in this Parish who died ye 10th
day of August 1707 in the 79th
year of his age
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Anthony SNELL married Joanne MORRISH at South Molton on 9 Dec 1656. Five daughters and a son were baptised at Atherington.
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Sacred
to the memory of
GEORGE STEDEFORD
of this Parish Who departed
this Life on the 11th day of
Novr 1856 Aged 74 Years
Also
to the Memory of
MARY wife of the ABOVE
Who departed this life
on the 5th day of April 1857
Aged 86 Years
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George STEDEFORD, the son of John STEDEFORD (1741-1822) and Prudence CHIDLEY, was born in Atherington on 10 Mar 1783 and baptised there on 25 Feb 1784. George married Mary CHAMPION, daughter of Bartholomew CHAMPION and Frances CLARK (1725-1813), at Atherington on 7 Dec 1802. George was buried on 14 Nov 1856. Mary CHAMPION was baptised at Atherington on 11 Jun 1771 and buried on 8 Apr 1857.
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Sacred
to
the Memory of
JOHN TAMLIN
of
DIPTFORD
In the Parish of Chittlehampton
who died ___ 1st 1833
Aged 79 Years
Also to the Memory of
JANE TAMLIN WIFE of THE
above who died Nov 29th 1815
Aged 70 Years
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John TAMLIN, the son of Charles TAMLIN (1726- ?) and Margaret BOND, was baptised at Atherington on 4 Dec 1754. He married Jane RADMORE, daughter of Robert RADMORE (1717- ?) and Grace FISHER, at Atherington on 14 May 1775. Jane was baptised at Atherington on 24 June 1745 and was buried on 2 Dec 1815. John was buried on 5 Dec 1833.
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SACRED
To
the memory of
JOHN WESTACOTT
of this Parish who died on the
20th of April in the year of our
Lord 1847
Aged 62 years
Also Wilmot wife of the above named
JOHN WESTACOTT
who died on the 14th day of Octr in
the year of our Lord 1868 aged 78 years
And if our fellowship below
In Jesus be so sweet
What hight of rapture shall we know
When round the ____ we meet
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John WESTACOTT married Wilmot MOORE, daughter of John MOORE (1742-1805) and Wilmot CHAMPION (1746-1834), at Atherington on 13 Mar 1813. Wilmot was baptised at Atherington on 8 Mar 1789 and was buried on 14 Oct 1868. John was buried on 20 Apr 1847.
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In loving memory of
EMILY,
wife of SAMUEL WHITE,
who died Octr 1st 1899,
Aged 59 Years.
In thy presence is fulness of joy; at
Thy right hand there are pleasures
for evermore
Ps XVI.11
Also of the above
SAMUEL WHITE
who died Novr 17th 1900,
Aged 66 Years.
"Thy will be done."
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Emily DOBBS, the daughter of Thomas DOBBS (1800-1870) and Elizabeth BOYLES (1804-1871), was born in Tawstock, Devon about 1840. She married Samuel WHITE, the son of John WHITE (1796-1865) and Prudence SYMONS (1798-1864), in 1864. Emily was buried at Atherington on 5 Oct 1899. Samuel was baptised at Tawstock on 26 Dec 1833 and was buried at Atherington on 21 Nov 1900.
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SACRED
to the memory of
EMILY
the beloved Daughter of
Samuel and Emily White
who died May 3rd 1880
Aged 5 Years and 4 Months
Sleeping in Jesus
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Emily WHITE, the daughter of Samuel White (1833-1900) and Emily DOBBS (1840-1899), was buried on 10 May 1880.
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