NW01 [On the outside of the
north wall inscribed on a shield shaped plaque]
To memory of/ Bryan REED/
of 17?? who died 2 January 1705 [BR entry not identified]/ also Mary his
wife who dyd/ March 1 1766 aged 66 years [There are then four indistinct lines
of verse including the word “equal” and concluding with ..”hope of heaven”]
NW02 [Beneath the above]
In memory of/ Jane the wife
of/ Edward TILSON/ eldest daughter of ye/ above Mr Brian REED/ who departed this
life/ May 18/ 1782 aged 58 years/ anne Christian good wife/ and sincere friend/
Jane daughter of/ Bryan and Ann REED/ who died Jany 19th 1772 aged 6 years 6
months
C001 [Inside church on
north wall a brass plaque]
Ever in remembrance of/
Henry Wake ALLEN/ who died 28th February 1992 aged 87 years/ churchwarden for 54
years/ also his wife/ Katherine/ who died 5th April 1993 aged 92/ Both devoted
their lives to the/ church and village of St Germans
C002 [Inside church on north wall a white plaque] Sacred to the memory of/ W JOHNSON BA vicar of this parish/ who after having many years/ ably and successfully preached the gospel/ departed this life/ on the 10th of Feby 1814/ in the 46th year of his age/ the memory of/ the just is blessed/ also Sarah his wife/ daughter of the late Joseph and Mary JEX/ died in Christian hope on the 3rd July 1804/ in the 30th year of her life
C003 [Inside church stone plaque on north wall] In loving memory of/ Thomas William SCOTT/ churchwarden of this parish/ who died May 6th 1928/ aged 83 years
C004 [Inside church brass plaque on west wall] to the glory of God/ and in commemoration/ of the 60th year of the/ reign of her most gracious/ Majesty Queen Victoria/ the clock in this tower/ was erected AD 1897/ Committee A LEGGE M A Vicar/ R ALLEN/ T W SCOTT/ (churchwardens)/ F H A BARKER/ P J CRAWFORD [BR says T W SCOTT buried 10 May 1928 aged 83 years]
C005 [Inside church on south wall near altar] To the memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ Christopher CARTER F S O / of this parish/ she died on the 29th of April 1843/ in her 39th year
C006 [Inside church brass plaque on south wall near altar] In beloved memory of Ian Douglas HARVEY/ son of the vicar of this parish/ Rev Alan HARVEY and his wife Betty/ who died on Santo Vabuata [BR says Santo Vanuatu] on 18th June 1991/ aged 31 years/ whilst on voluntary service overseas as an agriculturalist/ His life was dedicated to peace and justice through development
C007 [Inside church a plaque on north wall near altar] Near this spot are deposited the earthly remains of/ Christopher CARTER gent/ of this parish and of Gedney/ who regretted by all who knew him/ died the 31st day of Octr AD 1832/ aged 79 years/ By his wife Ann the only daughter of the late Mr John HARDY/ of this parish/ he left two sons Christopher and John/ and two daughters Cardua and Ann/ in tender and grateful remembrance/ of one who was kind to all/ and unvariably most kind to her/ A C their widowed mother/ caused this memorial to be erected/ also/ Ann his wife/ daughter of John & Elizabeth HARDY/ who died the 5 Feb/ AD 1855/ aged 84 years
C008 [Inside church a plaque on north wall near altar] to the glory of God and in memory of/ Jarman PATRICK Esquire JP born 1807 died 1882/ also of Susanna his wife born 1809 died 1868 [BR says buried 21 January]/ late of Wiggenhall St Germans/ who were buried in the adjoining churchyard/ the east and west windows with twelve benches in the/ north and south aisles were presented by their daughter/ Susanna Yeathered GIRLING who died 7th July 1904 aged 70 years/ and was buried with her husband Nathaniel GIRLING at East Dereham
C009 [Inside church on floor at east end of central aisle] Sacred/ to the memory of/ John HARDY/ gent/ of King’s Lynn/ who departed this life/ May 14th 1838/ aged 66 years/ [BR says From South Lynn All Saints]
C010 [Inside church on floor at east end of central aisle] Here Lyes stone Be bold to Tell/ one That dyed and lived as well/ Who scarce left her Paralell/ That dyed old and lived not long/ Very weake and wondrous strong/ one would Take and do no wrong/ Here oh here lyesthet Me see/ Vertue in Epitome/ Part of heavens Eternitye/ Summers fruits that Ripen fast/ very rarely long do last/ Choycest flowers fade with A blast/ Sacred to the Memory/ of Moores Last Child Dorothy/ Who halfe Five Years Changed hur Life/ and Died Wright of Waynforts Wife/ Dyed as you and I Must doe/ Sixteene Hundred Sixty Two
C011 [Inside church on floor at east end of central aisle] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Christopher CARTER/ who departed this life/ 20th Sep 1851/ aged 53 years/ also Elizabeth his wife/ who died 29th April 1843/ aged 39 years
C012 [Inside church on floor at east end of central aisle] Hereunder Lieth Interyed/ Mys Martha JACKSON and/ her two children [BR entries not identified]
C013 [Inside church on floor at east end of central aisle] Beneath this stone/ are deposited the remains of/ Christopher CARTER gent/ of this parish and of Gedney/ in the county of Lincoln/ who departed this life October 31st/ in the year of our Lord 1832/ in the 79th year of his age/ also/ Ann his wife/ who departed this life/ Feb 5th AD 1855
C014 [Inside church on floor at east end of central aisle] In memory of/ Mr John HARDY/ who departed this life/ January 16th 1799/ aged 55 years/ also of/ Elizabeth relict of/ John HARDY/ who departed this life/ April 9th 1818/ aged 81 years
C015 [Inside church on floor at east end of central aisle] In memory of/ Edmund son of Mr William CHADD/ and Ann his wife who dyed/ at the school of St Edmd Bury/ the 16th of March 1729/ in the 14th year of his age/ Cou’d spritely wit or parents love/ triumph o’er death or his assault remove/ this youth so soon his parents had not left/ nor had his fall their growing hopes bereft/ but this dread heaven its empire will maintain/ it may inflict but man must not complain
C016 [Inside church on floor at west end] Sacred/ to the memory/ of Elizabeth the wife/ of Edmund CHADD/ daughter of John/ and Elizabeth STANTON/ of Babingly in the county/ of Norfolk/ who departed/ this life the 1st of January/ 1796 in the forty second/ year of her age/ also in this Ile [meaning “aisle?”] lie nine/ of their children
C017 [Inside church on floor at west end] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Edmund Harwick CHADD/ who died March 7th 1810/ aged 52 years
C018 [Inside church on floor at west end] In memory of/ Edmund CHADD/ who died October 16 1829/ aged 37 years/ and of Mary his wife/ who died April 30 1845/ aged 51 years/ also of three of their children/ Mary who died an infant/ July 14 1817/ Margaret who died/ August 28 1829 aged 7 years/ Maria who died/ October 27 1844 aged 17 years [BR says Mary widow of Edmund Warwick CHADD was from South Lynn All Saints as were Edmund and Maria]
C019 [Inside church small stone on floor of north aisle] Mary REED/ born 16 Sep 1744/ died 3 July 1766 [BR says daughter of Brian & Mary REED]
C020 [Inside church small stone on floor of north aisle] Mary REED/ born May 2 1771/ died Jan 3 1771? [BR entry not identified]
C021 [Inside church small stone on floor of north aisle] Mary REED/ born May 15 172[7?]/ died June 21 1727 [BR says daughter of Bryan & Mary REED]
C022 [Inside church small stone on floor of north aisle] Grace REED/ born ? ? 1729/ died 1750 [Half of the relevant page in the BR has been torn out]
C023 [Inside church small
stone on floor of north aisle] Bryan REED/ born May 1 1732/ died Nov 6 1732 [BR
says son of Bryan and Ann REED]
[A number of other REED
stones here are not clearly readable]
C024 [High on the east wall of the nave, a long inscription on slate framed in wood cannot be recorded without the use of a ladder]
‘/’ indicates the end of
each line of the inscription
‘[4 lines]’ means there are
4 more lines of inscription which may be readable with more work.
Information not found in
the inscription is enclosed in brackets [ ] and is marked ‘BR’ if it was found
in the burial register
Unless otherwise stated the
memorial is a headstone.
Rows are numbered from
the west end of the churchyard with 01, this sequence of row numbers continues
along the south side of the church to the south east corner of the church and
then continue with rows across the full width of the churchyard to the hedge at
the east end
A further sequence of
row numbers in the series 80 is used to account for the remaining graves on the
north side of the church. These are once again numbered from the west end.
Graves are always
numbered from the south end of each row. So grave reference 1006 is the 6th
grave from the south end in the 10th row.
Row 01 mainly faces the hedge at the west end of churchyard
0101 In loving memory of/ a dear husband/ & father/ Donald William FORBES-MITCHELL/ born / 15th Aug 1903/ died 17th June 1969/ a dear wife/ & mother/ Amy Beatrice/ FORBES-MITCHELL/ born/ 15th Nov 1905/ died/ 5th May 1989 [BR says both from St Peter]
0102 In loving memory of/ a dear husband/ Herbert GREEN/ died 17th Dec 1966/ aged 76 years [BR says from Sutton Bridge, Lincs]
0103 [Kerb] Bertie Frederick, the dearly loved husband of/ Dorothy COUSENS/ who died April 5th 1964/ aged 56 years
0104 [Kerb] Treasured memories of/ a dear husband and father/ George Isaac FITHERIDGE/ who died 6th Dec 1962/ aged 71 years/ Resting
0105 In loving/ memory of/ Edith D[BR says Thora] WARD/ who passed away/ Oct 14th 1962/ aged 63 years/ Ever in our thoughts
0106 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father William Henry MILLER died 2nd Jan 1959 aged 73 years/ Ethel Maud MILLER died 14th June 1978 aged 87 years [BR entry not found for Ethel]
0107 [Urn] Norman STEWART/ died Feb 13th 1958/ aged 55/ Peace after pain
0108 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Ethel beloved wife of John H LAWSON/ who died January 31 1958 aged 72 years/ John H LAWSON/ who died November 1-1963 aged 78 years [BR entry not found for John]
0109 [Kerb] Worthy of remembrance/ Florence Martha VINCENT died Nov 12th 1966 aged 79 years [BR entry not found]/ my dear husband Lacy VINCENT died Jan 13th 1957 aged 77 years
0110 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Esther the wife of/ Fabian [BR says James] PATRICK/ who departed this life/ December 20 1814 aged 67 years
0111 William son of/ Robt & Priscilla HALL/ who departed this life/ Aug 22 1783 aged ? years
0112 In memory of Easter [or Esther] wife of/ Thos ROGERSON who/ died 2 Oct 1765 aged 73 years/ also Thos their son who [remainder below soil level]
0113 Sacred/ to the memroy of/ Priscilla the wife of/ William WALSHAM/ who departed this life/ January 12 1790
0114 [Inaccessible due to vegetation but may say :] Robert HALL
0115 [Nearly buried]
0116 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Robert HALL/ who departed this life/ July 2nd 1809/ in the 33rd year of his age
0117 Sacred to the memory of/ Susannah HALL/ spinster [BR says from St Peter]/ who departed this life/ March 29 1815/ aged 33 years
0118 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Jermyn HALL/ son of Thomas and/ Elizabeth HALL/ who departed this life/ August 21st 1842/ in the 36th year of his age
0119 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas HALL/ who departed this life/ May 21st 1832/ aged / 60 years [BR says from Barton Bendish]
0120 Sunken
0121 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Mary Jane GILBEE who died Jan 18th 1958 aged 88 years
0122 [Kerb] Christopher (Jack) beloved husband of Audrey COUSINS/ died April 2nd 1957 aged 49 years/ Worthy of remembrance
Row 02 begins under tree to north of church
0201 [Kerb with open book shaped stone inside] Loving memories of/ a devoted husband/ Horatio George/ GIBSON/ died/ April 17th 1955/ aged 49 years [BR says from Great Yarmouth]
0202 In/ loving memory of/ Edith Ethel COPEMAN/ who died Dec 20th 1960 aged 72 years [BR says from St Mary]
Row 3 starts to the west of the church
0301 [2 urns] In loving memory of/ Eva [BR says Eva Alice] MILLER/ 10-6-1968 age 44 years and daughter/ Janet SHEFFIELD/ 5-12-1990 aged 42 years [BR says Janet Maureen from Cambridge]
0302 Samuel SAMSON [Not readable][Could be buried 21 Nov 1855 aged 67 years] [ends:] /Elizabeth his wife/ died 8 April 1862
0303 Treasured memories of/ a dear husband RAGN LD (Roy) EIDE died 24th Aug 1962 aged 70 years/ My Saviour has my treasure and he will walk with me [BR says Reginald (Knistion??) EIDE from Gaywood. Metal letters of the inscription appear to have been tampered with]
0304 [Plaque] Audrey Maud DENNIS died 24 May 2001 aged 77 years [BR says from Tilney St Lawrence]
0305 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Fred Edward DAW who died 2nd April 1958 aged 52 years [ends:] Elizabeth his wife/ died 8 April 1862 [BR entry not found]
0306 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Martha Lavinia (Winnie) beloved wife of George DAW who passed peacefully away March 19-1956 aged 72 years/ Loved by us all/ George Henry DAW/ passed away/ Feb 16-1975 aged 94 years [BR says George from South Wootton]
0307 In/ loving memory of/ Serena Anne EASTER/ who died 9th July 1957/ aged 66 years/ beloved wife of/ Joseph Harold EASTER/ who died 13th Sept 1980 / aged 84 years/ Re-united
0308 [Kerb] Treasured memories of/ our dear daughter Sheila Olga EIDE died 23rd April 1956 aged 22 years
0309 [Kerb with urn inside] In/ loving memory of/ Reuben CANE/ born 5th Sept 1909/ died 23rd Aug 1955/ Resting where no shadows fall [Could be LANE?]
0310 [Kerb] Rest in peace/ George F[rederick] B[ush] EVERITTE died 12th Aug 1959 aged 82 years/ also of his dear wife Susannah Bush EVERITTE/ who died June 4th 1965 aged 85 years
0311 [War memorial]
[Entered to NAOMI as WM00]
South: The Great War
1914-1919
East: To the memory of our
fallen
L N AVELING/ M BROWN/ F CALTON/ A W CHENERY/ C COUSINS/ E CROWN/ H GAY/ F GATHERCOLE/ W J GOODBODY/ J HOWARD/ J W N WARDALE/ C JANECK/ H LEE/ E MASON/ J MILLER/ R PETCHELL/ A RUDLAND/ E W SPRATT/ A STEBBINGS/ J W WARDALE/ T WRIGHT
Greater love hath no man than this/ that a man
lay down his life for his friends St John XV-13
1939-1945
F BALES / A CASON/ B CULLEN/ P PLAICE
0312 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ our dear son/ Gordon LEWIS/ died Oct 4th 1958/ aged 36 years/ Ever in our thoughts
0313 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Wil BEESON/ who died/ Nov 11th 1837/ aged/ 79 years [BR says farmer]
0314 Sacred / to the memory of/ Jane wife of/ Nicholas SANDS/ who died/ April 6 1869/ aged 65 years
Row 04 starts to the south of the church
0401 In/ memory of/ Robt KEEBLE/ who died March 18 1849/ aged 79 years [BR says parish clerk]
0402 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Susanna wife of Robert KEEBLE/ who departed this life/ [BR says buried 8th] September 1836/ in the 70th year of her age
0403 [Unreadable]
0404 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Elizabeth daughter of/ Robert & Susan KEEBLE/ who died Jan 19th 1830
0405 [Unreadable]
0406 [unreadable]
Here is the west end of the church but this row continues on north side of church
0407 [Fallen under tree] In/ loving memory of/ Jarman PATRICK JP/ born June 14th 1807/ died August 14th 1882/ R.I.P.
0408 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a beloved husband and father/ John Fred[BR says Alfred] DENT/ died Feb 24th 1952/ aged 83 years/ In God’s keeping/ also of his devoted wife/ Susannah Elizabeth [BR says from Leziate] / died Dec 14th 1960/ aged 87 years/ Re-united
0409 In/ remembrance of/ WilliamGODMAN/ who departed this life/ August in the forty full/ years of his age [BR entry not identified]
The rows are now confined to the south side of the church
0501 In memory of/ John TAYLOR/ of this parish/ who departed/ this life/ October 18-1847 in the 59th year/ of his life/ Sarah wife of/ John TAYLOR/ who departed this life/ January 3 1812/ aged 30 years
0601 Douglas WATTS 12-5-20 30-10-93 aged 73 years
0602 Fred[BR says Frederick
Robert John] BRIDGES 26-4-29 6-7-96 aged 67 years
Florence [BR says also
Alice] Bridges 13-4-1922 19-12-2001 aged 79 years
0603 [Positioned slightly to west of the rest of the row] George CLITHERO [BR says from South Lynn buried 23 July 1879 aged 59 years]
John CLITHERO son of the above who died Feb 18th 1871 aged 11 years [This surname could only be deduced by referring to BR]
0701 Millicent May DENT 7-4-1903 13-12-1989 aged 86 years
0702 Ian Douglas HARVEY 18-6-1991 aged 31 years
0703 Betty Eileen HARVEY 23-4-1998 aged 72 years [BR says from March, Cambs]
0704 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah wife of/ John PAGET/ who died Sept 11 1863/ aged 47 years
0705 [Top damaged] Richd
TAYLOR/ who died/ Decr 2d 1779/
Jane [wife of] Richd
TAYLOR/ who died June 20 1800 [BR says aged 69]
0706 Sacred/ to the memory of/ [weathered away]
0707 [Broken headstone against church wall can only read :] Aged 71 years
0801 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Emma HOWES who died 12th August 1953 aged 73 years/ Love never faileth/ William Henry who died 13th Dec 1954 aged 76 years
0802 In/ memory of/ Jane Isabell [BR says buried 2 April 1859 aged 79 years]
William HAINES [nothing else readable] [BR says from South Lynn buried 23 October 1855 aged 76 years]
0803 [Low tomb] In memory of Ellen Jane/ the beloved wife of/ Henry EDWARDS vicar of this parish/ who died Novr 23 1857 aged 50 years [The following verse is not quite readable]
0804 [Placed slightly to the west of the row] To the memory/ of John WILBY/ for 30 years parish clerk/ who died/ Jan 19 1880/ aged 79 years
0805 In memory of/ Mary HARVEY who died Oct/ aged 19 years [BR says buried 31 October 1777]
0806 [Low tomb] In memory of/ Elizabeth HARWICK (widow)/ who departed this life/ ? August 1783/ aged ? years [BR says buried 5 August]
0901 Henry George DURRANT
died July 1st 1983 aged 87
Ruth Evelyn DURRANT died
Jan 9th 2003 aged 94 [BR says both from Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen]
0902 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Agnes Gertrude STANNARD/ who passed away 20th Nov 1950/ aged 68 years/ Loved one resting
0903 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ William Philip MASON who died 27th Oct 1950 aged 87 years
0904 [Kerb] Ellen Maria beloved wife of/ Edward EMMS died April 1948 aged 68 years
0905 In/ loving memory of/ John GROMITT/ who died/ May 18 1828 aged 68 years [BR says from Tottenhill] / In/ memory of/ Esther wife of John GROMITT/ who died/ April11th 1826/ aged 61 years
0906 [Kerb] James Samuel RAWLING [BR says of Saddlebow]/ died 27th May 1946/ aged 66 years/ Until the day break/ also of Lilian his wife/ died 13th Aug 1973/ aged 69 years/ Re-united
1001 Thomas BARRETT 5 Aug 1969 aged 75 Marguerite Mary BARRETT 2 June 1993 [BR says aged 82 years]
1002 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Rose Dorothea STARLING died 13th Oct 1950 aged 56 years/ Peace perfect peace
1003 [Kerb nearly buried] A loving husband Harry [BR says BATTERHAM] died 15th April 1946 aged 83 years [Not able to tell whether another name appears on the other side
1004 [Buried kerb]
1005 [Kerb with headstone] In loving memory of/ Edward/ beloved husband of Ellen EMMS/ was called home Jan 14th 1946/ aged 78 years/ Forever with the Lord
1006 [Kerb with headstone] In loving memory of/ Emma/ the beloved wife of/ William LEWIS/ died 20th October 1945/ aged 74 years/ Thy will be done/ also of/ William Seals LEWIS/ died 27th October 1950/ aged 80 years/ Thy will be done
1101 [Kerb with open book shaped stone] In loving memory of Agnes P[BR says Parker] MATSELL/ formerly CASON/ Sept 29th 1954/ aged 76 years also her daughter/ Florence/ Maud HOLLAND/ Feb 2nd 1951/ aged 47 years. [Urn inside the kerb] From/ her/ workmates/ of/ Hickman’s/ Eau Brink
1102 [Kerb] Lucy ALLEN/ who entered into rest/ 8th December 1943/ aged ? years/ In quietness and in confidence/ shall be your strength [BR says from Hunstanton]
1103 [Skull and cross bones on the headstone unreadable inscription]
1104 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Thomas Elijah BROWN who died 7th July 1946 aged 80 years. [The other side is obscured by an ant hill]
1105 [Kerb with headstone] In ever/ loving memory of/ my dearly beloved wife/ Ivy Agnes STIBBON [BR entry not found]/ who passed away Aug 1st 1943/ aged 43 years Until we meet again
1106 [Small kerb with angel statue] Jacoheline[BR spells this Jacqueline] Susan TOWLER/ Taken from us Jan 8th 1947 aged 2½ years
1201 George Baxter/ HARROD 5 May 1980 aged 74 years
1202 Bessie May HARROD Sept 26 1966 aged 60 years [BR says from Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen]
1203 [Kerb with headstone] Percy James PLOWRIGHT/ who died Jan 15th 1946/ aged 63 years/ At rest
1204 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Alice M[aud] M[ary] LEWIS/ beloved wife of/ Fred LEWIS/ who died April 13-1943/ aged 64 years/ Death divides memory clings/ also of/ Fred LEWIS/ who died April 6-1958/ aged 81 years/ Re-united
1205 [Small cross at SE corner of church] In/ loving memory/ of/ Reverend [BR says Henry Percy] Percy LEGGE/ passed away May 7th 1931/ aged 63 years
1206 [Leaning against east wall of church] In/ loving/ memory of/ Joseph LEVERINGTON/ died 13th May 1908/ in his 59th year
1207 In memory of/ Robert PEEKE/ who died Aug 22 1782/ aged 50 years/ also of Sarah his daughter/ who died Aug 5th 1782/ aged 0 years/ also of Stephen his son who died Sept 30th 1779 aged 1 year
Rows now continue east of the church across the full width of the churchyard
2001 [2 headstones in kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Charles LEWIS/ who died May 27th 1928/ aged 82 years/ Father in thy gracious keeping/ leave we now thy servant sleeping
In/ loving memory/ of/ Harriett/ the beloved wife of/ Charles LEWIS/ who died Nov 19th 1909/ aged 61 years/ Why weepest thou/ I’m not in a grave but safe in the arms of Jesus/ also a loving daughter/ Susannah Harriett/ [BR says from South Lynn] the beloved wife of/ Arthur SPINKS/ who died March 4th 1910/ aged 40 years
2002 [Broken cross in kerb] Alfred LEGGE M A/ vicar of this parish/ who passed away April 17th 1931/ aged 91 years
2003 In/ loving memory/ of/ Annie Dorothea/ Grace LEGGE/ passed away Feb 11th 1889 14 months
2004 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Fred [BR says Alfred] Ernest LEGGE/ who died/ May 25th 1872/ aged 1 year
2005 [Cross in kerb] In remembrance of/ Catherine Lacy/ the beloved wife of/ Rev Alfred LEGGE/ vicar of this parish/ who died September 11th 1905/ aged 71 years
Here is the east end of the church
2006 [Red cross] In loving memory/ of/ George Arthur CARTER/ who died Nov 9-1933/ in his 61st year/ Abide with me
2007 [Kerb] Leah LEWIS/ died 16th February 1937/ in her 55th year
2008 [Kerb] In loving memory of Edmund Charles BROOKS died 9th Dec 1937 aged 67 years
2009 [Kerb] Rest comes to the weary/ Ernest Edward LOWN who entered into rest 11th December 1940 aged 55 years
2010 [Kerb] Donald Edgar KEW who entered into rest 19th December 1940 aged 42 years
2011 [Headstone in kerb] In loving memory of/ Eric George BALES MA/ who died 16th August 1942/ aged 27 years [BR entry not found]/ also of his brother/ John Lamsbury James / the beloved husband of/ Ida Mary BALES/ who was killed on HMS Marne/ 12th November 1942/ aged 29 years/ God grant eternal rest
2012 [Anchor and rope on Headstone] In affectionate/ remembrance of/ William the beloved/ husband of/ Mary WHITTION [BR says WHITTEN]/ who died April 3rd 1877/ in his 53rd year
2013 In/ memory of/ Hannah Maria/ TURRELL/ who departed/ this life/ 5th October 1867/ aged 55 years/ Life how short/ eternity how long [BR entry not found]
2101 In/ loving/ memory of/ Fanny/ the beloved wife of/ Edward EMMS/ who died March 22 1891 aged 20 years
2102 In/ memory of/ Scarlett JEX/ who died May 5th 1881/ aged 77 years
2103 In memory of/ Rich Whisler JEX/ who died/ Sep 27th 1839/ aged 46 years
2104 To/ the memory of/ Richard CLAYDON/ the beloved husband of/ Elizabeth CLAYDON/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ June 24th 1875 aged 63 years/ Their end was peace/ also Elizabeth/ who died 11th May 1894/ aged 80 years
2105 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Charles Edward LEWIS died 2nd Jan 1937 aged 67 years
2106 [Kerb Overgrown]
2107 [Kerb with heart shaped stone inside] Elizabeth beloved wife of/ Richard LAWSON/ who died May 23rd 1936/ aged 81 years/ Richard LAWSON/ who died January 5 1948 aged 84 years/ and of/ Serena Anne LAWSON/ who died November 20 1951/ aged 91 years
2108 [Kerb overgrown]
2109 In/ loving memory/ of/ Leslie Blomfield/ SAMSON/ who died 29th July 1967/ aged 67 years [BR says from King’s Lynn]
2110 [Kerb] Alice Theresa LAMBERT died October 1953 aged 73 years [BR says from Police station at Acle]
2111 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Joseph Oscar SAMSON/ who died Nov 18th 1902/ aged 34 years
2112 [Placed slightly to west of rest of the row] In loving memory/ of/ Edna wife of Charles CARTER/ who died November 28th 1908/ aged 61 years/ Her end was peace/ also Charles CARTER/ who died February 24th 1933/ aged 90 years
2113 [Very small headstone] Cherished memories of/ our dear baby daughter/ Sarah Jane/ BURMAN/ fell asleep Jan 9th 1968/ aged 8½ months [BR says from Saddlebow]
2114 [Small headstone] In loving memory of/ our dear grandson/ David [BR says also Percy] POWELL/ died 14th February 1941/ aged 5 months/ and of our only son/ Percy PLAICE/ died prisoner of war/ in Singapore/ 8th November 1943/ aged 23 years
2115 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Esther WARDALE who passed away 21st Decr 1946 aged 52 years/ At rest [BR says from King’s Lynn]
2116 [Kerb] In memory of a dear wife and mother/ Gertrude E[BR says Eliz] BRANFORD/ who died Dec 26 1946/ aged 50 years/ Brave unselfish loving
2117 [Kerb] Phyllis Laura devoted wife of George BALES/ who passed away 1st May 1945 aged 80 years/ Until we meet again
2118 George beloved husband of Phyllis Laura BALES/ who passed away 1st Dec 1951 aged 86 years
2201 [This row is on the north side only] In ever/ loving memory of/ Anne/ beloved wife of/ Benjamin MARSTON/ who fell asleep Aug 20-1902/ in her 81st year/ Until the day breaks and the shadows/ flee away [BR says from Downham Market]
2202 In loving/ remembrance of/ Benjamin MARSTON/ born Match 15th 1821/ died October 22nd 1882/ Thy will be done
2203 In/ affectionate memory/ of/ John Evans[BR says John Francis from Saddlebow]/ the beloved son of/ James & Florence/ MARSTON/ who died 22nd Aug 1879/ aged 2 years
2204 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary the beloved/ wife of/ Benjamin MARSTON/ who died/ Novbr 30 1857/ in the 57th year of her age
2205 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Wilm STARLING/ who departed this life/ June 2 1846/ aged 67 years [BR entry not found]/ Mary his beloved wife/ who departed this life/ Jany 25th 1858/ aged 74 years
2206 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Esther WARDALE who passed away 21st Dec 1946 aged 52 years/ At rest
2207 [Kerb] In memory of a dear wife and mother/ Gertrude E[BR says Elizabeth] BRANFORD/ who died Dec 26th 1946/ aged 50 years/ Brave unselfish loving
2208 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Phyllis Laura devoted wife of George BALES/ who passed away 1st May 1943/ aged 80 years
2209 In loving memory of/ George beloved husband of Phyllis Laura BALES/ who passed away 1st Dec 1951 aged 80 years
Row 23 starts on the south side of the churchyard
2301 In/ memory of/ Maria who died May 13 1851/ aged 6 years/ Jane who died August 15 1860/ aged 17 years/ William who died July 19th 1868/ aged 21 years/ and of five other children/ of Richard and Elizabeth CLAYTON [BR says CLAYDON]
2302 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary the beloved wife of/ James HARBOUR/ who departed this life/ November 17 1863/ aged 30 years
2303 In memory of/ Saml EVANS/ of this parish/ who died/ March 6th 1854/ aged 67 years/ also Ann the daughter of/ Samuel & Mary EVANS/ who died June 2 1848/ aged 22 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord [BR says Ann buried 4 July]
2304 [Kerb] Peace/ Walter CASON/ dearly beloved husband of Agnes CASON/ who fell asleep 18th Jan 1937 in his 67th year/ Peace perfect peace/ with loved ones far away/ also of Alfred Edward CASON/ the dearly beloved son of the above/ killed in action 4th March 1945 aged 24 years/ he was so young so fair to die but God called him home
2305 In memory of/ Lydia Ann/ the daughter of/ John & Jane CARTER/ who died/ Aug 7th 1875/ aged 25 years
2306 In memory of/ Jane daughter of John & Jane CARTER/ who died/ June 5th 1868/ aged 12 years/ also/ Charles & Benjamin/ who died in infancy
2307 [Flat stone] In loving memory of/ Martha BLOOMFIELD/ who died/ 18th January 1895/ aged 85 years/ Her end was peace. [On separate stone] Donald Oscar/ SAMSON/ 1898/ aged 5 months [BR says buried 19 September]
2308 In/ loving memory/ of/ Anna Bowman LEWIS/ who died March 7th 1925/ aged 84 years/ Her end was peace [BR says from St Mary]
2309 [Kerb no inscription]
2310 In affectionate remembrance of/ Elizabeth CLARKE/ who died/ the 27th of Feb 1885/ aged 86 years
2311 In/ memory of/ Sarah wife of/ William WILKINSON [could be buried 24 Feb 1862 aged 74 years] William/ WILKINSON [Remainder not readable] [could be buried 23 November 1855 aged 73 years]
2312 To the/ memory of/ Thomas WILKINSON/ who died Feb 11 1853/ aged 37 years
Row 24 starts on the south side of the churchyard
2401 In memory of/ Jane WHITEMAN/ who died/ the 14th day of June 1884/ aged 59 years/ A few more years shall roll/ a few more seasons come/ and we shall be with those that rest/ asleep within the tomb
2402 To the memory of/ Robert WHITEMAN/ who died/ November 4 1868/ aged 47 years/ [4 more lines “and reach beyond” recompense our pains”??]
2403 In/ loving memory of/ William BURRELL/ who died/ 25th April 1888/ aged 76 years
2404 In loving memory of/ Ernest Henry/ the dearly loved son of/ John William & Ann NEEP/ who died June 24th 1906/ aged 15 years/ In the midst of life we are in death
2405 In affectionate remembrance of/ Fenn William LEWIS/ the beloved husband of/ Ann LEWIS/ who was accidentally killed on the/ Gaywood crossing near King’s Lynn September 2nd 1892/ aged 52 years/ In the midst of life we are in death/ short was my life in this vain world/ and sudden was my death/ one moment working with my hands/ the next lost my breath
2406 In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Hephzibah WHITEMAN/ who died/ 2nd June 1879/ aged 49 years/ Weep not for me my children but be content [further line or two unreadable]
2407 [Completely eroded]
2408 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Fran[cis] S LANGLEY/ who died/ 26th Jan 1873/ aged 76 years/ Hannah his wife/ who died/ 31st March 1856/ aged 65 years
2409 In memory of/ James WHITEMAN/ who died Novr 1st/ 1876/ aged 57 years/ In God have I put my trust/ Psalm 56.11/ also of two sons/ William who died in infancy [BR shows William buried 3 March 1863 aged 16 months]/ and William James/ who died Decr 27th 1875/ aged 7 years
2410 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Scarlett BEESON/ born 12th January 1840/ died 24th January 1905/ In the midst of life we are in death [BR says from St Mary the Virgin]
2411 [Cross] In loving/ memory of/ Joseph SAMSON/ who died Jan 1 1892/ aged 70 years/ He was the first postmaster/ of this parish/ and held the office for ? years/ And there shall be no more death neither/ shall there be any more pain/ Rev
2412 In memory of/ Ann
Elizabeth wife of/ Joseph SAMSON/ of this parish/ who died [Oct 18 1860] [BR
says aged 31] Francis SAMSON
Ann Sarah Letitia [BR says
Flora Letitia] SAMSON died June 16 1857 aged 1 year
Row 25 starts at the white headstone to the east of the church
2501 In affectionate remembrance of/ William BARRATT/ (of Saddlebow)/ born January 21 1815/ died October 20 1889
2502 In/ loving memory of/ Jeremiah WILKINSON/ who departed this life/ February 10th 1898/ aged 76 years/ A voolate?? is from our household gone/ a voice we loved is stilled/ a place is vacant in our home/ which none can ever fill
2503 [Cross]
East: In ever loving/
memory of/ Joseph BENTLEY/ who entered into rest/ September 5th 1923/ aged 59
years/ Thy will be done/ beloved son of John & Sophia BENTLEY
South: also of Arthur
BENTLEY/ who entered into rest/ January 31st 1894/ aged 24 years/ His end was
peace
2504 [Cross of imitation wood] In/ the memory of/ Sophia/ the beloved wife of/ John BENTLEY/ who died/ July 17th 1896/ aged 61 years/ In the midst of life/ we are in death
2505 [Coped stone inside
iron railings]
South: In affectionate
remembrance of/ Michael STARLING/ born 27 January 1809/ died 30th April 1881/
Until the day dawn
North: Sacred to the memory
of/ Susannah relict of/ Michael STARLING/ who died 16th Septr 1897/ aged 83
years [BR entry not found]/ Rock of ages cleft for me let me hide myself in thee
2506 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Francis THOMPSON-GAPP/ who died 1847 [BR says buried 9 Dec aged 48 years]/ Ann widow of Francis THOMPSON-GAPP/ who died 5 Dec 1896 [BR says aged 92 years from King’s Lynn]
2507 In/ memory of/ Elizabeth Heasment GAPP/ died November 11th 1850/ aged 75 years/ also Sarah TRUNDLE/ (sister of the above)/ died December 20 1865/ aged 89 years [BR says Elizabeth from Walsoken, Sarah from Walpole]
Row 26 starts at the hedge on the south side of the churchyard
2601 In/ loving memory of/ James CRAWFORD/ who died/ February 9th 1899/ aged 52 years/ I know that my Redeemer lives/ He lives and on the Earth shall stand/ and though to worms my flesh He gives/ my dust lies numbered in his hands/ Gone but not forgotten
2602 In memory of/ Edward CHAPMAN/ who died/ Oct 1901/ aged 80 years [BR says buried 18 October]
2603 In/ loving memory of/ Harriet wife of/ William BURRELL/ who died/ 12th April 1898 [BR says aged 62 years]
2604 [Headstone in kerb] In loving memory of/ Henry CHENERY/ who died May 9-1911/ aged 64 years/ Farewell my wife and children dear/ I lay aside my worldly care/ as I am now so must you be/ prepare for heaven and follow me
2605 [Cross] East: In ever loving/ memory of/ John/ the dearly beloved husband of/ Sarah BENTLEY/ who died September 7th 1920/ aged 63 years/ Thy will be done [BR says John Bentley KENT]
Row 27 starts at the south hedge
2701 In memoriam/ Amelia Maria Jane/ EDWARDS/ daughter of/ Henry EDWARDS/ the vicar of this parish/ died April 1901/ Make her to be numbered with thy saints [BR says buried 17 April aged 68 years]
2702 [Broken cross] In/ loving/ memory of/ Thomas Edward GODFREY/ who entered into rest/ 13th Jan 1913/ aged 11½ years
2703 In loving memory of/ Eliza ALGAR/ who died/ August 19th 1910/ aged 90 years [BR says from St Mary]
2704 [Fallen broken cross covered in ivy]
2705 [Broken cross] In/ loving memory of/ Jennie/ the beloved wife of/ Edward BARRATT/ who died 17th Sept 1906/ aged 50 years
2706 [Headstone in iron rail] In/ loving/ remembrance of/ Percy PLACE [BR says PLAICE]/ who passed away/ July 6th 1911/ aged 27 years/ Gone from us but not forgotten/ never shall the memory fade/ loving thoughts will ever linger/ round the spot where thou art laid
2707 In loving memory of/ Amy CHENERY/ who died February 17-1924/ aged 73 years/ Peace perfect peace
2708 In loving memory/ of/ John BENTLEY/ who died/ September 17th 1909/ aged 76 years/ In life respected/ in death lamented
2709 [Cross] In loving memory/ of/ William [BR says William Smith] DURRANT/ who died Sep 29th 1882/ aged 58 years/ and of/ Susannah his wife [BR entry not found]/ who died March 7th 1904/ in her 80th year/ also of Frederick and Herbert sons of the above/ I know that my Redeemer liveth [BR entries not found for the sons]
2710 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Letitia/ wife of/ Scarlett BEESON/ born 11th April 1833/ died 16th February 1902/ Thy will be done [BR says from Camberwell, London]
2711 In memory of/ Edward & George/ the beloved sons of/ Henry & Sarah Margaret/ HAMMOND/ Edwd died Jan 3 1859/ aged 9 years/ George died Jany 22 1855/ aged 2 years [BR says from St Peter]
The iron railings around 2505 are here
2712 S[acred to the]/ memory of/ Sarah Margaret HAMMOND/ who died/ March 31st 1888/ aged 76 years [BR says from St Peter]
Row 28 starts at the south hedge
2801 In affectionate memory/ of/ Frederick POTTER/ formerly of East Walton/ who died Jany 5th 1913/ aged 78/ Peace perfect peace
2802 [Broken cross] In/ loving memory of/ Emma/ wife of Benjamin GODFREY/ who entered into rest/ 4th February 1918/ aged 50 years/ Make her to be numbered with the saints/ in glory everlasting
2803 [Small headstone] In/ loving memory of/ Florence [BR says also Ethel] MILLER/ who died/ 21st January 1968/ aged 90 years
2804 In/ loving memory/ of/ Alice/ beloved wife of/ William COOK/ died July 17th 1929/ aged 53 years/ Gone but not forgotten/ Father in thy gracious keeping/ leave we now thy servant sleeping
2805 [Fallen cross in kerb no inscription]
2806 [Cross in kerb] In ever loving/ memory of/ Elizabeth Ann EGGETT/ Nancy***/ who died July 11th 1926/ aged 65 years/ Peace perfect peace
2807 [Cross] In loving memory of/ our dear/ mother & father/ Susanah and Levi [BR may say Lewis] GILBEE/ died Nov 14th 1907 aged 60/ died Nov 16th 1918 age 78/ Hold Thou thy cross before my closing eyes
Row 29 starts at south hedge
2901 In loving memory/ of/ John Henry BURRELL/ who passed away/ 28th March 1916/ aged 49 years/ In the midst of life we are in death [BR says from St Mary the Virgin]
2902 [2 crosses in iron
railings]
In ever loving/ memory of/
Frederick GOODBODY/ who passed away/ on August 30th 1919/ aged 58 years/ also of
Sarah Anne his wife/ who passed away/ on September 12th 1924/ aged 82 years/
Come unto me and I will give you rest
Sacred/ to the/ memory of/
William Johnson/ GOODBODY/ 2nd Norfolks who died in Belgaum. India on Aug 31st
1915 aged 25 years/ For so it/ seemed good/ in Thy sight [Belgaum is inland from
Goa]
2903 In loving memory of/ Samuel/ the beloved husband of/ Florence MILLER/ died March 27th 1932/ aged 59 years/ Death divides but memory clings
2904 [Headstone in kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Elizabeth Ann/ the beloved wife of/ William MASON/ died March 21st 1931/ aged 65 years/ Sweetest memories all that is left
2905 [Headstone in kerb] Affectionate remembrance of/ Laura [BR entry not found]/ the beloved wife of/ Peter John CRAWFORD/ who died 10th March 1930/ aged 78 years/ also of Peter John CRAWFORD/ who died 12th Nov 1939/ aged 89 years
2906 [2 headstones in kerb]
In/ loving memory of/ Emma
Agnes/ the beloved wife of/ William BENTLEY/ died 11 May 1938/ aged 76 years/ At
peace
In/ loving memory of/
William BENTLEY/ died 5 Aug 1927/ aged 67 years/ The souls of the righteous are
in the hands of God
2907 [2 crosses in iron rail] In ever/ loving memory/ of/ William FOX/ who died/ August 11th 1927/ aged 57 years/ Thy will be done/ in loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ William FOX/ who died 30 April 1913 aged 64 years [BR says aged 70 years]/ Peace perfect peace/ also Walter FOX/ [could be Walter James FOX buried Dec 2 1924 aged 82 years]
2908 [Small headstone] In/ loving memory of/ Louis/ Granville SMITH/ died 11th August 1941/ ? [BR entry not identified]
2909 Headstone fallen face down has no readable inscription on either side
2910 In/ loving memory of/ Sarah TOWLER/ who died/ 11th May 1897/ aged 78 year I have fought a good fight have finished my/ course I have kept the faith
2911 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ John TOWLER/ [could be buried 16 Feb 1885 aged 58]
Row 30 starts with the red headstone under tree on the south side of churchyard
3001 In/ loving/ memory of/ Rose Alice/ the wife of/ Edmund George CARTER/ who died April 13-1927/ aged 31 years/ She rests in Jesus blessed thought/ hush mourners do not weep/ would you recall her from that rest/ or wake her from that sleep [BR says from Clapham Common]
3002 Cherished memories/ of/ Thomas Henry DURRANT/ a dearly loved dad & grandad/ died 22 May 1972/ aged 53 years/ Abide with me
3003 [Kerb] Emily MASON died July 20 1934 aged 77 years/ Peace perfect peace
3004 [Kerb] John Frederick READ died June 23-1933 aged 49 years/ also of his wife Lois Eva died October 26 1962 aged 79 years [BR says Lois Eva BISHOP buried 8 Nov aged 79 years, John Frederick READ buried 27 June aged 49 years]
3005 [Headstone in iron rail] In loving memory of/ our dear mother/ Mary Ann SUTTERBY/ died December 10th 1931/ aged 83 years/ a loving mother she has been/ many troubles she has seen/ for all of us she did her best/ may God grant her eternal rest
3006 [Cross in kerb]
East: In ever loving/
memory of/ Sarah Ann/ beloved wife of/ the late John BENTLEY/ died September
16-1930/ aged 65 years/ Peace perfect peace
North: In ever loving/
memory of/ Arthur / only son of the late John & Sarah A BENTLEY/ died May 31st
1930/ aged 31 years/ Thy will be done [BR says Arthur Bentley KENT]
3007 [Cross]
West: In loving/ memory of/
Edith/ the dearly loved wife of/ Richard ALLEN/ died Sept 2nd 1934/ aged 71
years
South: also of/ Richard
ALLEN/ died Feb 10th 1943/ aged 92 years/ R.I.P.
East: also of Richard
Hubert [BR says from Seeche, South Lynn]/ eldest son of/ Richard & Edith ALLEN/
died March 13th 1921/ aged 38 years
[Plaque] In memory of/
Henry Wake ALLEN/ died Feb 28th 1992/ aged 87 years/ and Katherine [BR says also
Annie Evelyn Legge] ALLEN/ died April 5th 1993/ aged 92 years
3008 [Large celtic cross] In affectionate remembrance/ of/ Eda [BR says from Seeche, South Lynn] beloved wife of/ George TOWLER/ who passed away March 7th 1919/ aged 45 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also of George TOWLER/ who passed away April 18th 1946/ aged 92/ Re-united
3009 [Cross]
East: In ever/ loving
memory of/ our dear father/ Henry PAGE/ who passed away/ 5th Feb 1915 aged 73
West: also of/ our/ dear
mother/ Maria PAGE/ who passed away/ 4th July 1920/ aged 75 [BR entry not found]
Row 31 starts at south hedge
3101 Sacred/ to the/ memory of/ Sarah CLARKE/ who died/ 7th February 1917/ aged 80 years/ At rest
3102 [Small broken cross] In loving memory of/ Mabel J[BR says Jessie] COOK/ daughter of John & Ann ALLEN/ who died July 27th 1918/ aged 33 years/ Peace perfect peace/ Her sorrowing mother and father
3103 In ever/ loving memory/ of/ Nellie/ the beloved wife of/ Reginald H LEWIS/ who died August 14th 1923/ aged 24 years/ Gone but not forgotten [BR says from St Mary]
3104 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a devoted wife and mother/ Emily Elizabeth DEWING/ who passed away 13th Nov 1947/ aged 74 years/ Rest in peace/ also Walter Robert/ her beloved husband/ who passed away 2nd July 1949/ aged 78 years/ Re-united
3105 [Open book shaped stone in kerb] In/ loving memory of/ a beloved husband and father/ William Charles SELF/ died June 11th 1934/ aged 56 years[BR entry not found] / Clara Grace SELF [BR says from Hunstanton] / died March 7th 1968/ aged 86 years/ also of his parents/ William SELF / died Feb 24th 1934/ aged 83 years/ Jenny [BR says Mary Jane] SELF/ died March 3rd 1934/ aged 87 years
3106 [Cross] In loving memory/ of/ Charles Burton CARTER/ who died Sept 23-1935/ in his 65th year/ Rest in peace
3107 [Cross in kerb]
East: In/ loving memory/
of/ Horace BRETTEN/ born 20th March 1875/ died 24th August 1935/ Peace perfect
peace
West: In/ loving memory/
of/ Florence K BRETTEN/ born 21st January 1872/ died 24th September 1942/ [BR
entry not found] Worthy of remembrance
3108 [Headstone in kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Henry [BR says middle name Zachariah] / the beloved husband of/ Ann GREEN/ who passed away January 14th 1923/ in his 70th year/ Peace perfect peace/ also of/ Ann GREEN/ who passed away April 2nd 1943/ aged 80 years/ Peace perfect peace
3109 [2 headstones in overgrown kerb] William EASTER/ died March 24th 1934/ aged 67 years/ O for a touch of a vanished hand/ and sound of a voice that is still
3110 [Low headstone in iron rail] In memory of/ Ann Mary/ widow of Josph SAMSON/ of Wiggenhall St Germans/ died April 9th 1926 aged 90 years/ Peaceful rest after much devotion
3111 [Iron rail with no stone inside]
Row 32 starts at the south hedge
3201 [Base of cross] In/ loving/ memory of/ Florence BRIDGES/ who die 8th Octr 1918/ aged 23 years/ Make her to be numbered with thy saints/ in glory everlasting
3202 In loving/ memory of/ Reginald Hubert/ LEWIS/ died October 21st 1977/ aged 81 years/ At rest
3203 In/ loving memory of/ Florence Elizabeth/ beloved wife of/ Reginald LEWIS/ died suddenly/ 13th August 1976 aged 71/ Death divides but memory clings
3204 In/ loving memory/ of/ Robert Herbert DEWING/ died 11th March 1976/ aged 70 years/ Rest in peace
3205 In/ loving memory/ of/ Edward Eldred DEWING/ died 4th July 1978/ aged 69 years/ Rest in peace
3206 In/ loving memory/ of/ Florence May Maud/ WEBB/ who died on 16th December/ 1983/ aged 88 years/ Only memories but very dear [BR says from Cambridge]
3207 In/ loving memory/ of/ a devoted father and mother/ Eric John COOPER/ died 3rd July 1967/ aged 47 years/ Mollie Joan COOPER/ died 20th March 2000/ aged 76 years/ May you both rest in peace
3208 [Kerb no inscription]
3209 Peace/ In loving memory of/ George/ the beloved husband of/ Hilda GILBEE/ who died 2nd Oct 1964/ Brave unselfish loving [BR says George William aged 73 years]
Row 33 starts at the south hedge
3301 [Cross] In/ ever loving memory/ of/ John William [BR says also Nicholas] WARDALE/ who fell asleep/ March 25th 1920/ in his 24th year/ Sweet his beloved sleep
3302 [North of the church] In loving memory of/ my darling husband/ George Henry LAWLESS/ who died 28th May 1971/ aged 39 years/ From his wife Jean
3303 [Headstone in kerb] In loving memory of/ Susan GREEN/ who fell asleep/ November 8th 1931/ aged 72 years/ Sweetest rest at last/ also of John Henry GREEN/ who fell asleep/ February 25th 1947/ aged 89 years/ Re-united
3304 In/ loving/ memory of/ Sarah Emma the beloved wife of/ Edward EMMS/ who died 16th June 1916/ aged 85 years/ also/ Edward EMMS/ beloved husband of the above/ who died 26th Jany 1918/ aged 78 years
3305 [Ivy covered cross in iron rail under tree]
3306 In/ loving memory/ of/ Amelia Jane/ the beloved wife of/ John BARRATT/ died Feb 7th 1916/ in her 59th year/ At rest
The first stone in row 34 is adjacent to 3301 but treated as the start of row 34
3401 In loving memory/ of/ Hannah MORLEY/ who died/ May 31st 1922/ aged 78/ Peace perfect peace [BR says from St Peter]
3402 [Kerb] In loving memory of Florence WARDALE/ died June 1st 1931 in her 62nd year Until we next meet again [BR entry not found]
3403 In/ loving memory/ of/ Eleanor Ivy/ BADHAM/ died 13th June 1999/ aged 86 years [BR says from Gloucester]
3404 In/ loving memory/ of/ David James/ FLOWERDEW/ died 16th April 1972/ aged 22 years/ Rest in peace [BR says from Islington]
3405 In/ loving memory/ of/ Percy Robert/ GRIMES/ who died/ 20th Jan 1967/ aged 46 years/ In the midst/ of life/ we are in death
Row 35 starts to the east of the church
3501 Derek Roy WELSH 23 -6 1999 aged 64 years
3502 Keith Albert SPENCER 8-12-1989 aged 56
3503 Mary CLARK 10-12-1988 aged 60 years
3504 George Hollison BELL 27-12-1972 aged 82 years
3505 In loving memory/ of/ John Samuel BARRATT/ who died March 21-1924/ aged 64 years/ Peace perfect peace
Row 36 starts in the north east corner of the churchyard
3601 [Stone shaped as open book] In loving memory of/ Ethe/ Mildred/ PROUDFOOT/ who died/ Dec 1970 aged/ 67 years [BR says buried 6 Jan 1971]/ John/ Thomas/ PROUDFOOT/ who died/ 23rd Aug 1974/ aged/ 73 years/ Re-united [Flat plaque in front:] Treasured memories of/ Derick PROUDFOOT [BR entry not found]/ a dear brother and uncle/ died 16th Nov 1980/ aged 43 years/ also of/ Maurice Frederick/ THEOBALD/ loving husband dad & grandad/ died 2nd Aug 2001/ aged 70 years
3602 Stephen [BR says also George Frederick] ‘SID’ SUTTERBY 23-9-54 3-5-99/ Tragically killed/ in a motor cycle accident/ aged 44 years/ Loved and missed by all who knew him
3603 May [BR says also
Louisa] BOWDERY 5-10-1989 aged 86 years
Harry BOWDERY 31-7-1990
aged 89 years [Both from Tilney All Saints]
3604 Malcolm Aubrey
FLOWERDEW 26-3-1989 aged 64 years
Winifred Molly 19-11-1991
aged 67 years [BR says from King’s Lynn]
3605 Nellie Faith EIDE 2-12-1985 aged 86 years
3606 Richard William DENT 20-4-1997 aged 68 years [BR says from Mary Magdalen]
3607 Charles Eric CASON 23-12-1983 aged 75 years [BR says from Mary Magdalen]
3608 [East side of
headstone] Evelyn [BR says also Phyllis] ADDISON 31-8-1983 aged 62 years
[West side of headstone]
Sydney ADDISON 19-6-2001 aged 81 years
3609 Archdale HODGSON
8-10-1982 aged 86 years
Jessie Florence 27-11-1983
aged 84 years
3610 Cyril Henry Louis MOTBEY [BR says MOTBY] 28-9-1981 aged 78 years
3611 Kate Ella RICHER 28-11-1971 aged 74 years
Frederick RICHER 8-12-1974 aged 77 years [BR says from March, Cambs]
Row 37 faces the hedge at the east end of the churchyard
3701 Ernest BROWN 22-10-1980 aged 83 years
3702 H[arold] V[ictor] WICK
(Jack) 7-8-1980 aged 56 years
P[ercy] W[illiam] WICK
(Bill) 2-2-1981 aged 70 years (brothers)
3703 Ruth Myra OVERSON 15-6-1980 aged 76 years
3704 Stanley Albert HOWES
5-1-1979 aged 73 years
Dorothy Alice HOWES
14-7-1990 aged 77 years [BR says from Shouldham]
3705 Phyllis Emily WADE 22-2-1978 aged 82 years
3706 Beatrice Blanche FEARING 11-12-1977 aged 82 years [BR entry not found]
3707 Royal Stanley GREEN
27-11-1976 aged 73 years
Ivy Ellen Constance GREEN
25-8-1986 aged 81 years
3708 Jennifer Joan de BOEHMLER 12-11-1976 aged 35 years [BR says from Downham Market]
3709 Bessie Susannah HALL
29-12-1975 aged 70 years [BR says at West Norfolk and King’s Lynn hospital]
Victor HALL 17-7-1976 aged
76 years [BR says from Deeping Gate, Northants]
3710 Ebenezer Kahl PIGGOTT
28-6-1887 20-3-1975
Gertrude Clara (Poppy)
PIGGOTT 11-9-1885 31-3-1979 [BR says from South Wootton]
3711 Basil Frank BADHAM 3-1-1974 aged 69 years [BR says from Peterborough]
Memorials on the north
side of the church are in rows numbered from 80, graves are numbered in each row
from south to north.
The first row runs along
the east side of the pathway from church door to churchyard gate
8001 PATRICK 1792 aged 67
years [BR says Jarman buried 7 July 1792]
[presumably wife mentioned
on other half of stone but unreadable]
8002 Grace PATRICK [may say 1689]
8003 In memoriam/ Thomas PATRICK who/ died ye 24th January 168[3]/ aged 50 years
8004 [Unreadable]
8005 John PROCTOR/ who died May 15? 1800?/ in his 50 year [BR entry not identified]
8006 Sacred/ to the memory of/ James the beloved son of/ John and/ Susannah RAVEN/ who died/ September the 12th 1832/ aged 23 years
8007 In/ memory of/ John RAVEN/ who departed this life/ Feb 27th 1830/ in the 82nd year of his age/ and of Susannah Millfield/ his relict/ who died January 9th 1856/ in the 67th year of her age/ and was buried/ Mildenhall Suffolk [BR says John, gent]
8008 In/ loving memory of/ Frederick James BALES/ died 24th April 1967/ aged 77 years/ also his dear wife/ Annie/ died 8th Dec 1968/ aged 76 years/ Be not afraid only believe
8101 In memory of/ Robert
CLARKE/ of this parish/ who departed/ this life/ April 26th 1848/ aged 77 years/
of his life
Elizth wife of/ Robert
CLARKE/ of this parish/ who departed/ this life/ May 21 1840/ aged 59 years/ of
her life [BR says “wife of Robert butcher”]
8102 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ second daughter of/ Robert & Eliza CLARKE/ who died/ January 26/ 1859/ in the 50 year/ of her age
8103 In/ memory of/ William fourth son of/ Robert & Elizabeth CLARKE/ who died/ August 2 1869/ in the 44 year/ of his age
8104 [Unreadable but may say John]
8105 [Unreadable]
8106 [Tomb]
North: Sacred to the
memory of/ Harriett RAVEN/ who departed this life 11th February 1876 aged 77
years
South: Sacred to the memory
of Susannah fourth/ daughter of John & Susannah RAVEN/ who departed this life 11
January 1864 aged 59 years
8107 Harry [BR says Ernest Henry] HOVELL died 8th September 1954 aged 58 years
8201 [Kerb] In ever loving memory of/ Freda BELL/ who passed peacefully away/ 5th June 1954 aged 59 years/ Her end was peace/ also of her beloved husband/ Fred J[ames] M[artin] (Eddie) BELL/ who passed away suddenly/ 1st Oct 1955 aged 60 years/ Re-united
8202 [Unreadable]
8203 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Alfred SWINGER/ who died July 21st 1951/ aged 73 years/ Until the day break/ also/ Ada SWINGER/ who died July 8th 1967/ aged 85 years
8204 [Unreadable]
8205 In loving memory of/ Katie Ida SCOTT/ who fell asleep 8th Aug 1950/ aged 72 years/ At rest
8206 [Kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Ada Louisa LEWIS/ died June 22nd 1962/ aged 87 years/ Abide with me
8301 [unreadable]
8302 In/ loving memory/ of/ Catherine BURRELL/ who died 22nd March 1950/ aged 85 years/ R.I.P. [BR says from Saddlebow]
8303 [Iron rail no stone]
8304 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Alfred Ernest/ BUSHELL/ who died December 3rd 1948/ aged 68 years/ At rest/ also of Clara his wife/ who died June 8th 1970/ aged 89 years
8401 [Kerb] In loving memory/ of/ a dear wife and mother/ Maria Martha NEWELL/ who died 8th October 1947/ aged 71 years/ Sleep on dear wife life’s labour o’er/ also of/ William J NEWELL [BR says John William]/ who died 2nd February 1957/ aged 78 years/ At rest
8402 [Kerb] Peace/ In loving memory of/ Hephzibah/ daughter of A J CRAWFORD/ who died 2nd March 1945/ aged 73 years/ At rest
8403 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Mary Irene Cotsell[or Gotsell] nee RAMSBOTTOM/ who died 27th March 1958 aged 20 years/ Loved one resting [BR says from Terrington Marsh]
8501 [kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Isaac R GREEN/ who died 6th Aug 1959/ aged 52 years [BR entry not found]/ also of/ my dear mother/ Winifred E GREEN/ who died 19th Sept 1961/ aged 53 years/ Loves last gift remembrance
8502 [Worn away]
8503 [Unreadable]
8504 In/ loving memory of/ a devoted wife and mother/ Ellen [BR says Bella Rebecca] AKRED/ who died 16th Aug 1960/ aged 40 years/ My peace I leave with you
8505 In loving memory of/ Ann the beloved wife of/ Samuel THURSTON/ of this parish/ who died Novr 16th 1880/ aged 87 years/ Where once the Master lowly lay/ let the tired servant rest to day/ and in the Father’s house above/ for ever share the Master’s love
8506 In/ loving memory of/ Aaron Joseph Jim/ the beloved husband of/ Eva RAMSBOTTOM/ who died 27th Nov 1962/ aged 56 years/ and/ Eva [BR says also May] RAMSBOTTOM/ who died 12th June 1994/ aged 82 years/ Faithfully in love
8508 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John WHITEMAN/ who departed/ this life/ Nov 10th 1847/ aged 62 years/ Alice his wife/ who departed/ this life/ August 3rd 1862/ aged 72 years/ I am the resurrection and the life, he that/ believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he/ live John 11c 23v
8509 Remembrance/ John AUGER/ died 20th April 1946/ aged 79 years/ also/ Phoebe Mary Ann/ AUGER/ died 3rd May 1951/ aged 81 years
8510 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother Rose Helen JAMES/ who died 11th Aug 1956/ aged 62 years
8601 to 8602 [Unreadable]
8603 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father/ Herbert Edgar COOK/ died 6th July 1963 aged 55 years/ Grant him thy eternal rest/ also of a dear wife and mother/ Lilian Elizabeth COOK/ died 23rd April 1999 aged 90 years [BR entry not found]/ Together again
8604 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ C[leaveland] William G[rosvenor] LESTER/ beloved husband of/ Eliza E LESTER/ who fell asleep 30th March 1944/ aged 72 years/ Until the day break/ and the shadows flee away
8605 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear son and brother/ Clive Edgar COOK/ killed in a road accident/ 14th July 1962 aged 20 years/ A day of memory sad to recall/ without farewell he left us all
8606 In/ loving memory of/ our dear mother and father/ David BROWN/ who died May 7th 1940 [BR says at King’s Lynn hospital]/ aged 76 years/ and Martha Ann BROWN/ who died March 31st 1944/ aged 87 years/ At rest
8607 In loving memory of/ John Robert GATHERGOOD/ died 23rd October 1942/ aged 49 years/ thy will be done [BR entry not found]
8701 [Kerb] In loving memory/ of/ a dear husband/ Arthur Henry MASON/ who died 23rd April 1960/ aged 59 years/ Loved one resting
8702 In/ loving memory of/ Frederick John LEWIS/ died 30th Aug 1960/ aged 84 years/ also of his wife/ Harriett Esther/ died 25th Sept 1963/ aged 85 years/ Peace perfect peace
8703 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Martha Ann widow of the late William KEW died Oct 13th 1959 in her 89th year
8704 Lilian Smith BROWN who died 16th July 1950 aged 71 years [BR says from King’s Lynn]
8705 [Damaged kerb]
8706 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Spencer CULLEN/ died April 1830/ aged 5 weeks [BR says son of B & MA buried 7 April]
8707 In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father Benjamin CLARK who passed away 7th November 1950 aged 54 years
8708 In/ loving memory of/ a dear mother & nan/ Laura Louisa CLARK/ who fell asleep/ August 23rd 1984/ aged 87 years/ Always remembered
8709 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary the beloved daughter of/ John & Susan PAGE/ who after four years painful affliction/ borne with Christian patience/ she departed this life in perfect peace/ on the 6th day of December 1862/ aged 28 years
8801 the memory of/ John DALE/ who entered into rest/ March 23rd 1809/ aged 38 years [BR says from St Mary]
8802 To/ the memory of/ Amy wife of/ John COSSONS/ who died March 21 1829/ [BR says COZENS aged 58 years]
8803 In memory of/ John COSSONS/ who died/ 24th April 1866/ aged 70 years [BR entry not found]/ also of Maria/ his wife/ who departed this life/ 5th Oct 1880/ aged 76 years
8804 [Iron rail empty]
8805 [Kerb] In memory/ of/ Isabel ALLEN/ who entered into rest/ 13th November 1942/ aged 73 years/ also of Jessie ALLEN/ who entered into rest/ 22nd August 1943/ aged 80 years/ God is love [BR entries not found for either]
8901 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Jennie/ beloved wife of/ Harry GROOM/ died May 2nd 1937/ aged 65 years/ At rest
8902 [Small cross]
East: In memory of/ Laura
MARSTERS/ died 21st April 1943 [BR entry not found]
West: John MARSTERS who
died in Canada 18th of April 1942
The next row to the east is the north end of row 20