C001 [White tablet on north wall] In memory of/ William HARWIN/ born at Wretton Jan 4th 1791/ died ar sea on his way to Natal/ June 20th 1851/ and was committed to the deep/ lat 36° 28’ S long 2° 43’ W/ And the sea gave up the dead which [were] in it Rev XX 13/ Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life/ he that believeth in me though he were dead/ yet shall he live John XI 25
C002 [Ledger stone in north aisle] This is the grave/stone of Thomas/ COOKE which was/ laide down at the/ coste of Edwarde/ COOKE his sonne/ Anno Dom/ 1626
C003 [Brass plaque on wooden lectern originally belonging to Stoke Ferry Church] In affectionate/ memory/ of/ Herbert MORLEY/ a loyal church servant/ for over 35 years/ who died on/ 31 December 1962/ aged 69 years
Each inscription is given a four digit reference consisting
of row number and memorial number. Rows are numbered from the east end of
churchyard to the west. Memorials are numbered in each row from north to south
[Additional information eg from BR = burial register is
shown in square brackets]
All memorials are headstones unless otherwise described.
Inscriptions after 1970 may be shown in abbreviated form
only
Starting with row 10 at the east end of the churchyard and numbering stones from 01 at the north end of each row
1001 Tim David/ LEVY/ 11-7-1973/ 27-8-2001/ Living on through/ his family and/ all his friends
1002 A dear son/ (Tony)/ Anthony John PETCH/ 7-7-1972 – 27-9-2003/ The days will go on/ the sun will still set/ but you my son/ we will never forget/ sweet memories of you/ will never die/ I know that this is not goodbye
1003 Alfred Edward BAKER 5 May 2002 aged 83
1004 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ a dear husband and dad/ Elijah PATRICK/ who died Jan 25th 1959/ aged 61 years/ At rest/ also of a dear mother/ Gladys Maria PATRICK/ who died Feb 3rd 1972/ aged 73 years/ Re-united
1005 [Pillow stone in iron railings] In memory of/ Charles Frederick BADER/ died 14th Feb 1889/ aged 21 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ also/ Charles BADER/ died 13th Feb 1899/ aged 72 years
1006 In memory of/ Daniel CARTER/ who died 17th March 1849/ aged 76 years/ Mary his wife/ who died/ 6 March 1849/ aged 77 years
1101 In/ memory of/ Mary wife of H CARTER/ who died Septbr 15th 1870/ aged 64 years/ also/ Henry CARTER/ who died Jany 8-1875/ aged 72 years/ Afflictions sore long time I bore/ [etc this continues below soil level but will probably continue in the usual fashion “physicians were in vain/ till God did please to give me ease/ and freed me from my pain”]
1102 In affectionate remembrance of/ James STEWARD/ who died Janry 13th 1892/ aged 75 years/ The hour of my departure is come I hear a voice that calls me home/ and now Lord what wait I for?/ My hope is in thee/ also/ Susan his wife/ who died March 8-1905/ aged 82 years [BR says of Feltwell]/ Her end was peace
1103 In/ loving/ memory of/ John TINGEY/ who died/ 30th June 1902/ in his 74th year/ Thou shalt come to thy grave in full age/ like as a shock of corn cometh in his season
1104 In loving memory of/ Frederick John/ TINGEY/ died 17th June 1904/ aged 4 years/ He shall gather the lambs/ with his arms
1105 In loving memory of/ Harriet beloved wife of/ William BROWN who died Jany 23-1915/ aged 49 years/ She looked well to the ways of her household/ and her husband also and he praiseth her
1106 In/ loving memory/ of/ Argerreen CULLEN/ born October 4th 1831/ died August 13th 1905/ also of Susan/ beloved wife of the above/ born November 13th 1837/ died May 5th 1931/ At rest [See appendix1}
1201 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ John SHAKLE/ who departed/ this life/ February 11th/ 1854/ aged 63 years [BR says of Boughton]/ Mark the perfect man and behold/ the upright for the end of that is peace 57th Psalm 51 v/ Sarah his wife/ who departed/ this life/ April 29th/ 1835/ aged 41 years/ The memory of the just is blessed
1202 Sacred to the memory of/ Rob DAWES/ died Feb 15/ 1862/ aged 81 years [BR says of Downham]/ Susan/ the wife of/ Rob DAWES/ who died April 11/ 1855/ aged 66 years
1203 [Not readable]
1204 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Susan daughter of/ Will & Ann TINGEY/ who departed this life/ June 24th 1842/ aged 27 years/ [Two lines begin “We shall”]
1205 In memory of/ Robert D[AWES}/ who died Dec 25th 1835/ aged 26 years
1206 [Headstone in iron rail] In/ loving remembrance of/ Laura May beloved child of/ Emma RICKARD/ who died Dec 8th/ 1879/ aged 3 years/ Not gone from memory not gone from love/ but gone to her Father’s home above/ Suffer little children to come unto me
1207 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Walter RICKARD who died/ December 8 1855/ aged 86 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ of Ann his wife who died/ August 9 1853/ aged 84 years
1208 In/ loving memory of/ Geoffrey Clare/ beloved son of/ Walter & Gertrude/ OXBURY died Mch 15-1928/ aged 9 months
1209 In/ loving/ memory of/ William Henry TINGEY/ died 6th March 1909/ aged 19 years/ In frame of years he was out done/ no longer could he stay/ because it was his Saviour’s will/ to call him hence away
1210 In/ loving/ memory of/ Thomas TINGEY/ died 27th Dec 1909/ aged 75 years [BR says of West Dereham]/ Him that cometh to me I will in no wise/ cast out
1211 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Michael JARRED/ who died Novr 5th 1916/ aged 77 years/ O Lamb of God
1212 In loving memory of/ Robert Henry HAZLE/ who died October 24-1915/ aged 49 years/ In the midst of life we are in death/ also/ Ellen Rebecca/ beloved wife of/ Robert HAZLE/ who passed away January 13th/ 1866/ aged 87 years
1301 In memory/ of S / Tho / who died/
1302 In memory of/ Thomas TAYLOR/ who died Nov 30/ 1818/ aged 74 years
1303 In M[emory o]f/ Geo[rge TAY]LOR/ who died 34
1304 [Iron railing under tree. The inscription is on a rusting iron sheet attached to the west end of the railings] I H S/ In loving memory of/ William WATSON/ who departed this life/ December 17 1933/ To part with my boy was a trial severe/ yet tis better that he should be yonder/ than here but my loss is his gain/ an angel above we drink perfect a/ the fountain of love ????
1305 [Tomb on which few words are readable. The next headstone suggests this tomb is likely to be the resting place of Frances HUTSON buried 25 Mar 1834 aged 71 years and John HUTSON buried 20 Jan 1839 aged 85 years both of Denver]
1306 In memory of/ Martha WEIGHTMAN [BR says WHEATMAN]/ only daughter of/ John & Frances HUTSON/ (of Denver) who died Janry 21st 1838/ aged 56 years/ also of/ William fourth son of/ John & Frances HUTSON/ (of Denver)/ who died April 13 1836/ aged 42 years
1307 John CARTER/ who departed this life August 17/ 1911/ aged 58 years/ No one knows how much we miss her. None but aching hearts can tell/ Earth has lost her Heaven has found her/ Jesus hath done all things well/ also/ Martha Ann his wife/ who entered into rest Feb 19th 1942/ aged 79 years
1308 In/ loving memory/ of/ Michael JARRED/ who died Jany 1st 1928/ aged 78 years/ In God’s keeping
1309 In/ loving memory of/ Henry HEWING/ who died May 21-1924/ aged 80 years/ also/ Emily his beloved wife/ who died Nov 11 1890/ aged 51 years/ also of/ Eliza his second wife/ who died March 8-1917/ aged 69 years/ He giveth his beloved sleep
1401 In memory/ of John NC RINC / who departed this life
1402 [Unreadable]
1403 [Unreadable]
1404 In memory of/ Eliz the wife of/ John THORP/ who departed this life/ June/ 17 / aged 47 years/ also of/ Christopher THORP/ who departed this life/ April 15 1780
1405 John THORP/ who departed this life/ the I of October 1734/ aged 56 years
1406 [Unreadable]
1407 In memory of/ Elizabeth/ the wife of/ J GAMBLE/ died Novr 20/ 1833/ aged 73 years
Row 14 ends at the tomb 1305
1501 of Mill BEACH/ 1788
1502 [Unreadable]
1503 John THORP/ died Oct 1805/ aged 75 years
1504 [Stone broken off leaving stump only]
1505 In memory of/ Robert CLARKE/ and Hannah his wife/ He died Novr 16th 1775/ aged 53 years She died/ Octr 25th 1776 aged 59 years
1506 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth GEE/ who died May 2-1903/ aged 62 years/ also/ Samuel GEE/ who died December 15-1902/ aged 77 years/ Gone but not forgotten
1507 In/ loving memory of/ Samuel STANNARD/ who died August 21-1949 aged 76 years/ also Florence Martha his beloved wife/ who died July 9 1923/ aged 50 years/ Rest in peace
1508 In/ loving memory of/ John beloved husband of/ Ida STANNARD/ who died February 16-1914/ aged 29 years/ Her end was peace/ Be ye therefore ready for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not
1509 [Headstone in iron rail] In loving memory of/ Hannah beloved wife of/ William HOBBS/ died March 7-1931/ aged 63 years
1510 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Henry William WADE/ died February 8th 1933/ aged 57 years/ also his beloved wife/ Fannie Isabel/ died August 14th 1955/ aged 76 years/ At rest
1511 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ William George FENDICK/ a dearly loved husband and father/ passed on June 24-1935/ aged 70 years/ He suffered patiently and long/ his hope was bright his faith was strong/ the peace of Jesus filled his breast/ and in his arms he sank to rest/ also/ Mary Ann his beloved wife/ passed on May 15-1961/ aged 100 years [BR says of Peterborough]/ Re-united
1512 In loving memory of/ Maria Lucy the beloved wife of/ Frederick Thomas POND/ who died at Brookville/ May 9-1935/ in her 70th year/ Peace perfect peace/ also/ Frederick Thomas POND/ who died at Brookville/ Jan 9 1953/ aged 87 years/ Rest in peace
Row 61 consists of only three inscriptions in the middle of the row
1601 [Flower holder] In/ loving memory/ of/ Peggy Mary/ beloved child of/ Walter & Priscilla/ WATSON/ who died March 6 1926/ aged 1 year/ 7 months
1602 The Suffolk Regiment/ Montis Insignia Calpe/ 30858 private/ P CARTER/ Suffolk regiment/ 9th July 1918/ At rest
1603 [Kerb] In memory of my dear wife Louisa PRIEST who passed away Feb 2 1928 aged 70 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ also Alfred PRIEST/ who died Nov 10-1932 aged 79 years [BR says of Sidcup, Kent]/ also of our dear son Carl whose body rests in France/ To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die
1701 To the memory of/ Will NICHOLS/ who died July 20th 1775/ aged 5 years
1702 In loving memory of/ Ann Laura beloved wife of/ William LONG/ who died May 1st/ 1884/ aged 30 years/ Waiting for the coming of our Lord/ Jesus Christ
1703 In memory of/ Step PLACE/ who died/ Augst 7th 1817/ aged 64 years [of West Dereham]/ Mary his wife/ who died/ Augst 20th 1807/ aged 53 years
1704 In loving memory of/ Louisa beloved wife of/ Frederick BOYCE/ who died May 30-1914/ aged 31 years/ No one knows how much we miss her/ none but aching hearts can tell/ Earth has lost her Heaven has found her/ Jesus has done all things well/ Henry Jack their son/ aged 1 year [Buried 7 Dec 1913 aged 11 months]
1705 In loving memory of/ Emma Jane beloved wife of/ Edward FROSTICK/ who died June 30-1919/ aged 75 years/ Just as I am without one plea/ also/ Edward FROSTICK/ who died Novbr 14-1925/ aged 82 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ He fought the good fight
1706 [Heart shaped stone in iron rail] To the memory of/ Raymond Lawrence William/ beloved child of/ William & Hannah BLOTT/ passed on March 20-1934/ aged 11 months/ Suffer little children to/ come unto me
1707 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ William BROWN/ died 5th Dec 1939/ aged 77 years/ In God’s keeping/ also of his beloved wife/ Gertrude BROWN/ died 15th Dec 1954/ aged 81 years/ Peace perfect peace
1708 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Fanny WADSLEY/ who died Nov 2 1940 aged 70 years
1801 John ye son of John/ and Ann FRETWELL who/ died Mar ye
[Could be John buried 27 Mar 1804?]
1802 Sarah the wife of / John FRETWELL who/ dep this life July 7/ 177x aged 50/9 years
1803 [Small body stone] Richard ALLISON died Aug 14 1859/ aged 73 years/ Richard his son died in infancy [Possibly Richard William ALLISON buried 15 Aug 1824 aged 2 months?]
1804 [Flower holder] In affectionate/ remembrance of/ Martha MENDHAM/ who died July 24th 1900/ aged 78 years/ On the resurrection morn/ soul and body meet again/ no more sorrow no more/ weeping no more pain
1805 In loving memory of/ Sarah beloved wife of/ James HEARNE/ of Wereham/ who died November 5-1909/ aged 65 years [BR says 60]/ Watch therefore for ye know not what/ hour your Lord doth come
1806 In memoriam/ Elizabeth/ beloved wife of/ Robert BEATTIE/ who died/ 19th April 1912/ in her 51st year [BR suggests this should be 57th]/ Her end was peace [BR says of Stoke Ferry]
1807 [Fallen cross] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary J[ane] JOHNSON/ called to rest/ 28th July 1913/ Death the gate of life
1808 In loving memory of/ Sarah POND/ who died May 14-1920/ aged 98 years [BR says of Northwold]/ also/ Henry RICHES/ who died March 25-1916/ aged 94 years/ Their end was peace
1809 [Kerb] George KELLINGRAY/ died August 31 1946 aged 82 years/ Anna beloved wife of George KELLINGRAY/ died December 24 1928 aged 72 years/ Re-united in death
1901 In memory/ of John PARLETT/ who departed this life/ the 24th of December 1772/ aged 43 years
1902 In memory of/ Robt FENDICK/ who died/ January 29th 1816/ aged 55 years/ O! cruel death that separated here/ [a] loving husband and a father dear/ here on Earth precious was he to me/ now he is gone his blessed Lord to see/ [a further two lines cannot be read] In memory of/ Ann his widow/ who died/ October 18th 1834/ aged 75 years/ [BR says aged 70, of Middleton] [Few words remain as the surface has flaked away: - “Mother” - “her days were ended in grief”]
1903 aged 25 years
1904 [Unreadable]
1905 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Grace wife of/ William TINGEY/ who died Octr 23rd 1845/ aged 31 years/ also Henry son of William & Grace/ TINGEY/ who died April 22nd 1846/ aged 2 years [BR says buried 21st]/ and of Mary Ann/ their daughter who died Nov 8th 1850/ aged 6 years
1906 In/ loving memory of/ William BOWERS/ who died March 3 – 1903/ aged 78 years/ also/ Sarah his beloved wife/ who died March 6-1903/ aged 78 years/ Not mine will but thine be done St Luke 22 42
1907 [Coped stone] In memory of/ Frederick WOLSEY/ born November 26 1837/ died January 19-1905/ aged 67 years/ In memory of/ Esther WOLSEY/ born February 7-1844/ died May 21-1900/ aged 56 years [BR says both of Stoke Ferry]
1908 In/ loving memory of/ Dennis LAKE/ who died December 2-1902/ aged 82 years/ also/ Mary Ann his beloved wife/ who died January 29-1903/ aged 73 years
1909 In loving memory/ of/ George Thomas WHITE/ born April 17-1837/ died February 15-1907/ Rest in peace/ also/ Mary Ann his wife/ who died March 24-1912/ aged 72 years [BR says of Brockley, London]
1910 In/ loving memory of/ Edward George THORROLD/ who died December 11-1913 {BR says 1912]/ aged 76 years/ Rest in peace/ also/ Mary Ann his beloved wife/ who died June 22-1923/ aged 88 years Asleep in Jesus
1911 In loving memory of/ William CRABBE/ who died April 15th 1916/ aged 76 years/ also/ Susan his beloved wife/ who died February 13th 1925/ aged 92 years [BR says of Wereham]/ I know that my Redeemer liveth
1912 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ John MOLT/ who died May 15-1921/ aged 82 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also/ Elizabeth STANNARD/ his beloved daughter/ who died September 24-1957/ aged 87 years [BR says of Wisbech]
1913 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Frederick Henry RICKARD/ who died Dec 16-1926/ aged 65 years [BR says of Wereham]/ Just at dawn of day/ there was a parting sigh/ with that the spirit fled/ and winged its flight on high/ also/ Hannah Sophia his wife/ who died Oct 4-1946/ aged 77 years
1914 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Arthur Thomas RICKARD/ who died 17th Oct 1927/ aged 59 [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ At rest/ also/ Annie Harriet/ his beloved wife/ who died 31st Oct 1956/ aged 81
1915 [Plaque and kerb] In memory of/ James WILSON/ died 16th March 1933 aged 85/ Mary his wife/ died 1st April 1929 aged 79/ In God’s keeping
1916 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Bertha Anna GILES/ died Jan 4th 1930 aged 61 At rest
1917 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Charlotte RICKARD/ died Jan 27-1930/ aged 62 years/ At rest
1918 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Ebenezer Daniel GILES/ died June 8th 1935 aged 70 years At rest
1919 Herbert Newman/ STANNARD/ who died April 10-1942/ aged 71 years/ Peace perfect peace/ Sophia his beloved wife/ who died Nov 24-1949/ aged 73 years
2001 In memory of/ Tho FENDICK/ who died/ Oct 3rd 1819 aged 84 years/ Martha wife of/ Tho FENDICK/ who died April 4 1807/ aged 81 years
2002 In memory of/ Rob BUTTER/ who died/ March 17 / aged 53 years/ Ann his wife/ who died/ April 10 1806/ aged 70 years
2003 Sacred/ to the memory of/ James WEBB/ who died/ [BR says bricklayer buried 1 Dec 1810 aged 44 years]
Martha relict of James
[BR shows three of their children: Martha daughter buried 20 Apr 1790,
Thomas son buried 5 May 1790 Thomas son buried 4 Feb 1794]
2004 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Robert RINGER/ who died/ Jan 9th 1859/ aged 25 years
2005 [Open book] In/ loving memory/ of our dear/ daughter/ Patricia WILLIS/ died/ Dec 24th 1958/ aged 2 years. Safe in the arms/ of Jesus
2006 In/ loving memory of/ Arthur George CARTER/ died 18th Jan 1977/ aged 82 years/ At rest [BR says of Wereham]
2007 [Kerb and headstone] In loving memory of/ Violet Gladys CARTER/ died 30th April 1958/ aged 47 years/ Rest in peace [BR says of Wereham]
2008 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Arthur DAVEY died March 13th 1957 aged 73 years/ also his dear wife Emily Elizabeth ROSE died June 16th 1973 aged 88 years
2009 [Kerb with plaque] In loving memory of/ William Henry/ MANNING/ died 24th November 1955/ aged 65 years [BR says of East Winch]/ and his wife/ Ethel Annie – Nance / died 19th February 1987/ aged 87 years [BR says of West Winch]
2010 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Arthur Benjamin JARRED/ died 3rd March 1954/ aged 76 years/ At rest
2011 George WILLIS died 28 Nov 1951 aged 58
Dora died 10 Mar 1985 aged 81
Row 21 begins outside the church porch
2101 Luke WARD/ died May ye 16th 1754/ aged 44 years
2102 [Four iron plates on iron railings]
In loving memory/ of/ George BROWN/ born Dec 6 1800/ died 1895
In loving memory/ of/ Susan BROWN/ born July 26th 1795/ died Apr 22nd 1877
In loving memory/ of/ Charles BROWN/ born Feb 21st 1797/ died June 11th 1876
In loving memory/ of/ Noah BROWN/ born March 27th 1799/ died Sept 6th 1870
2103 In/ loving memory of/ William PLACE/ vicar of this parish 1931 – 1941/ died 21st Oct 1941/ aged 67 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ I have kept the faith/ also his wife/ Harriet PLACE/ died 18th Oct 1956/ aged 85 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ Be it unto me according to thy word/ and their son/ Maurice Christopher/ died 10th July 1996/ aged 90 years/ Requiescant in pace
2104 George John BAILEY 18 Jun 2002 aged 78
2105 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ William WADSLEY/ died June 4th 1947/ aged 80 years/ At rest [BR says of Northwold]
2106 [Headstone and kerb] Sacred to the memory of/ Frances WILSON/ who died 16th June 1947 aged 74 years/ We thank our God for every remembrance of you [BR says of Great Massingham]
2107 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Sarah Frances BARNES/ died Dec 27th 1947/ aged 82 years/ She was loved in life and is still living yet/ In the heart of one who will never forget/ also Robert Thomas/ her husband/ died Aug 9th 1950/ aged 77 years/ At rest
2108 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Harriet Mary CHURCHILL died Jan 22nd 1948/ aged 70 years/ also her husband/ Smith CHURCHILL/ died Oct 28th 1951/ aged 84 years
[Heart shaped stone] In loving memory of/ a dear mother/ Winifred BROWN/ passed away May 8th 1977/ aged 60 years [BR says of Morley]/ Safe in God’s keeping
2109 [Kerb with no visible inscription]
2110 [Kerb] Robert GARRETT died April 3rd 1950 aged 80 years/ also Ruth Eliza his beloved wife died Sept 13th 1961 aged 90 years
WM00 [The war memorial is on the outside of the
church wall on the south side of the west end]
In proud memory of/ the gallant men of this parish who fell
in the/ Great War 1914 – 1918
Alfred BOYCE
Sidney JAMES
Leonard
CARTER Walter JAMES
Percy
CARTER Frederick
KELLINGRAY
Stephen
FRETWELL Ernest Alfred OWEN
George
GATHERCOLE Rowland POND
Walter
GATHERCOLE William STANNARD
James HARRISON
Greater love hath no man than this that a man/ lay down his
life for his friends/
1939 – 1945/ Frederick OSBORNE
Row 40 starts at this corner of the church and memorials are numbered from north to south in each row
4001 Gory KEMP/ who died Aug 27 1743 aged years
4002 In memory of/ Ann KEMP/ who died April 11 1799 aged 19 years
4003 In memory of/ John KEMP/ who died A 1800
4101 [Unreadable]
4102 [Unreadable]
4103 [Unreadable]
4201 [Weathered away]
4202 [Much of inscription buried below ground] Here lieth the body/ of Matthew BARBER/ departed ye life February/ 12 1719 aged 76 years
4202 [Weathered away]
4204 In memory of/ William TOWNLEY/ who died May 1815 also of Mary his wife/ who died Jan 1835 aged 67 years
4205 [Unreadable]
4206 [Unreadable, surname possibly MATTHES]
4301 In memory of/ Robert SEMMENCE/ who died/ April 23 1814/ aged 48 years
4302 [Weathered away]
4303 In memory of/ Edmund BOWERS/ who died/ May 22 1845/ aged 50 years/ Elizabeth his wife/ who died November 17 1854/ aged 53 years
4401 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Claud CARTER fell asleep May 12th 1980/ and his dear wife Hilda fell asleep Nov 30th 1989 [BR says of Wereham]
4402 [Heart shaped stone in small kerb] To the dear/ baby boy of/ Barry & Isabella/ TRUDGILL/ 13th April 1978/ Jesus called our/ little child/ unto Him
4403 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father James STANNARD who died March 20th 1961 aged 54 years/ Forever in our thoughts/ also a dear wife, mother and nan Dorothy STANNARD who died April 2nd 1990 aged 81 years [BR says of Wereham]
4404 In/ memory of/ Cornelius/ George CARTER/ died Feb 5th 1961/ aged 90 years/ also Augusta/ Beatrice CARTER/ 1951/ aged 79 years
4405 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Alice Maud Mary/ GATHERCOLE/ who died 23rd Nov 1960/ aged 67 years/ Abide with me/ also of her dear husband/ Thomas Henry GATHERCOLE/ died 3rd May 1968/ aged 81 years/ Re-united
4406 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Robert Alfred CARTER/ died 2nd Sept 1960/ Always remembered
4407 In/ loving memory of/ Susannah HILLS/ died February 8th 1960/ aged 78 years/ At rest
4408 [Flower container] Alice Maud ELY/ 26 – 12 – 1959
4409 In loving memory of/ Rose Ella POND/ who died August 22 1959/ aged 72 years/ At rest
4410 In/ memory of/ Robert GATES/ 1893 – 1959/ and/ Ruby Vera GATES/ 1907 – 1980
4411 [Headstone and kerb] In/ memory of/ Henry Arthur HOWARD/ who died 22nd Dec 1973/ aged 87 years/ At rest
4412 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Violet HOWARD/ died 16th May 1959/ aged 77 years/ At rest
4413 [Two headstones in one kerb] (1) In loving memory of/ Annie Amelia/ NORMAN/ died 10th Feb 1959/ aged 83 years/ Rest in peace (2) also of her dear husband/ Henry NORMAN/ died 7th Aug 1970/ aged 94 years/ His life a beautiful memory/ and their dear son/ Charles Ralph NORMAN/ died 16th Sept 1985/ aged 73 years
4501 [Kerb] In loving memory of William Thomas Levi BLOTT/ died 2nd Feb 1971 aged 68/ Peace perfect peace/ also his dear wife Hannah Maria/ died 29th Sept 1981 aged 82
4502 [Headstone and kerb] In memory of/ my dear wife/ Sarah Jane STANNARD/ who died 10th April 1965/ aged 80 years/ also of/ Frederick STANNARD/ beloved husband of Sarah STANNARD/ who died 4th May 1972/ aged 85 years/ Re-united
4503 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father/ Hubert John CLARKE/ died June 28th 1964/ aged 42 years/ Loves last gift remembrance
4504 [ Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ a devoted wife and mother/ May CLARKE/ who died January 11th 1972/ aged 73 years/ Loves last gift remembrance/ also a devoted father and granddad/ Hugh CLARKE/ who died July 30th 1976/ aged 81 years [BR says of Wimbotsham]/ Re-united
4505 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father Sidney Arthur MUFFETT who died April 20th 1963 aged 50 years/ At rest [BR says of Wereham]
4506 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband Alfred MUFFETT who died Feb 15th 1963 aged 55 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]
4507 [Kerb] In memory of our dear parents/ Daniel Noah SHARMAN who died May 20th 1964/ Anna SHARMAN who died Decr 10th 1962 aged 88 years/ Re-united
4508 In/ loving memory of/ Priscilla WATSON/ who died 22nd June 1962/ aged 68 years/ also of her beloved husband/ Walter Wallace WATSON/ who died 11th July 1969/ aged 76 years/ Re-united
4509 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Lillie WELLS died 11th April 1967 aged 62 years/ At rest
4510 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Walter BROWN/ died September 8th 1970/ aged 90 years/ In heavenly love abiding
4511 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear wife & mother Sarah Jane BROWN (Jennie) died 11th Sept 1961 aged 84 years
4601 [Open book] In loving/ memory of/ David Ivor/ WILLIAMS/ a dear/ brother/ born 2nd April/ 1950/ died 17th June/ 1979/ God be with you
4602 [Open book] Treasured/ memories of/ Ivor/ WILLIAMS/ beloved/ husband and dad/ born 1st Dec/ 1912/ died 14th Aug/ 1976/ At rest in your/ beautiful green/ valley
4603 George WHITE/ a dearly loved father and grandfather/ At peace near his darling wife Edith/ and youngest son Eric
4604 Eric WHITE/ 1947 – 2002/ [BR says of Whittington, died 27 October]A remarkable and greatly loved husband/ dad, granddad, brother, uncle and friend/ at peace with his mum Edith/ near his father George/ He lived to love/ and loved to live
[Edith died 2 March 1970 aged 63 buried 6 March]
4605 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Edna May HAZLE who passed away 8th Jan 1970 aged 56 years/ also her dear husband George Henry HAZLE who passed away 11th April 1975 aged 81 years/ Rest in peace
4606 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Percy John PLATTEN/ who passed away 24th March 1968 aged 75 years/ Catherine Susan PLATTEN his dear wife/ who passed away 20th Dec 1979 aged 85 years
4607[Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father Reginald Richard SMITH died Nov 20th 1967 aged 63 years/ also Annie Maud SMITH died July 6th 1981 aged 73 years
4608 [Open book in kerb] Treasured memories/ Alice Maud/ HAWKINS/ a dearest wife/ mother/ and grandmother/ taken from us/ Oct 30th 1966/ aged 62 years/ In God’s keeping/ Alfred John/ HAWKINS/ a dear husband/ father/ and grandfather/ passed away/ June 28th 1995/ aged 95 years/ Re-united
4609 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Violet Maud WALKER/ died 27th Sept 1965/ aged 80 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ also of her dear husband/ Alfred/ died 5th April 1971/ aged 85 years/ Re-united
4701 [Open book] Treasured/ memories of/ Alice Emma/ WILLIAMS/ a beloved/ wife and mother/ born 5th Dec/ 1909/ died 19th Jan/ 1978/ The Lord be my shepherd
4702 In loving/ memory of/ our dear brother/ Ernest STANNARD/ died 30th Sept 1976/ aged 67 years/ At rest [BR says of Wereham]
4703 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother Alice May CARTER died May 2nd 1975 aged 83 years/ also a dear husband and father Harry CARTER died Jan 22nd 1991 aged 101 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]
[Plaque inside kerb] Loving memories of/ Bert CARTER/ a dear husband and father/ and granddad/ died 10th Feb 1964/ aged 58 years
4704 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ a dear dad and granddad/ Walter Henry BRUCE/ died 18th March 1975/ aged 63 years/ At rest/ and a dear wife mother/ gran and great-gran/ Doris May died 10th Feb 1990/ aged 77 years [BR says of Wereham]/ Re-united
4705 [Headstone and kerb] Alice Mildred CZYPULL died 12 Aug 1974 aged 65
Fred died 2 Jul 1991 aged 78
4706 [Headstone and kerb] Ernest William PEAKE died 11 Feb 1974 aged 63
Alfreda May PEAKE died 28 May 2000 aged 83 [BR says of Stoke Ferry]
4707 [Headstone and kerb] David William BROWN died 15 Feb 1973 aged 65 years
4708 In loving memory of/ Ernest E[dward] CARTER/ died 8th Dec 1972/ aged 62 years/ At rest [BR says of King’s Lynn]
4709 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear brother Bernard MUFFETT who fell asleep 25th Oct 1972 aged 70 years/ At rest
4710 [Flower holder] In memory of/ Charles/ LONG [died 7 March 1972 aged 66 buried 10 Mar]
4711 [Headstone and kerb] Robert Brian Francis LAMBERT died 23 Oct 1982 aged 44
4712 [Headstone and kerb] Mollie Anne LAMBERT died 30th Sep 1971 aged 61
4801 [Open book] George POCKLINGTON died 20 Oct 1980 aged 52
4802 [Open book] Frederick Arthur DAVEY died 5 Feb 1980 aged 66
Kathleen Isabel [+ Mary] DAVEY 28 Feb 1991 aged 79 [BR says of Barton Turf]
4803 Dorothy Alice BRODIE died 17 Nov 1979 aged 50
James J W BRODIE died 31 Oct 1990 aged 69 [BR says of West Dereham]
4804 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father Arthur John FULLER died Jan 12th 1976 aged 72 years [BR says of Wereham]/ also a dear wife, mum and nan Bertha FULLER died Jan 17th 1993 aged 90 years/ At rest
4901 Florence SPRULES died 30 Jan 1989 aged 74
4902 Mary Elizabeth LARNER died 21 Jan 1989 age 76
Percy Youngs LARNER –Joe – died 9 Aug 1992 aged 85
4903 Desmond WILLIS died 17 Jan 1989 aged 65
4904 Margaret Joyce PEAKE died 13 Oct 1987 aged 45
4905 [Flower holder] Ernest Edward ELY died 26 Nov 1982 aged 73
5001 Joyce Mary CHURCHILL died 18 Dec 1991 aged 76 [BR says of South Wootton]
5002 Douglas FYSH died 6 Mar 1993 aged 79
5003 Vera FYSH died 17 Jun 1989 aged 69
5004 Herbert Henry KIRBY died 12 May 1992 aged 78
5005 Leonard George Mitchell 21 – 6 -1922 - 11 – 11 – 1989
5006 Raymond Arthur GRAY died 10 Mar 1989 aged 52 [BR says of Downham Market]
5101 Queenie Emma MOORE died 26 Nov 1994 aged 85
Denis Stanley MOORE died 30 Nov 1990 aged 67
5102 Derek Herbert John CHASE died 16 Sep 1996 aged 54
5103 Mervyn SALVAGE died 7 Sep 1996 aged 70
5104 Derrick Roy WILLIS died 3 Apr 1995 aged 72
5105 Alfred Francis LAMBERT died 24 May 1994 aged 86
5106 Jean Bonar Paterson SANKEY died 8 May 1993 aged 73
5107 Dorothy Emma BROWN died 2 May 1992 aged 82 [BR says of Feltwell]
5201 Susan Ann Lewis EGAN born 27 Nov 1947 died 12 Mar 2004 [BR says of Downham Market]
5202 [Plaque] James Stanley KIRCHEN (Jim) 1919 to 2005 [BR says died 20 November, cremated buried 6 Mar]
5203 Maggie Clark CODY 13 – 5 - 1921 to 2 – 1 - 2005
Memories still whispering in my ear/ past kindest words are forever dear/ an old song recalled still bring them near/ such words and music bring too, their tear
5204 Alice Edith RICHARDSON 22 – 11 – 1917 to 5 – 8 – 2004
5205 David CHARLESWORTH 18 Jun 1936 to 1 Dec 2002
The remaining inscriptions are found to the north of the church and are listed here from west to east
N001 [Cross in an iron rail] In loving memory of/ Nellie/ the beloved infant daughter of/ Frederick & Ellen PLAYLE/ entered into rest/ August 19th 1870/ aged 4 months [BR says buried 13th August]
N002 [Headstone in iron rails] In memory/ of/ Thomas PLAYLE/ who died February 8th 1874/ aged 80 years/ also Sarah/ wife of the above/ who died October 28th 1875/ aged 75 years/ Loving and loved has their race been run/ nobly and well has their work been done/ parents thy children’s prayer shall be/ to tread in the path that was trodden by thee/ also/ Thomas PLAYLE/ second son of the above/ died May 26th 1908/ aged 82 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ He lived by faith in the everlasting love of God/ and died in confident hope
N003 In memory of/ Sarah wife of/ George PAGE/ who died Sept 4th 18[42]/ aged 28 years[ BR says of Stoke Ferry] / [Four more lines partially worn away and partially buried]
N004 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ James RICHARDSON/ who died/ March 23 1839 aged [5]0 years
N005 In memory of/ Frances wife of/ Henry MILLS/ daughter of/ Willm & Mary ROWERS/ died June 11th 1843/ aged [33] years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]
N006 [Ledger stone] In/ memory of/ Sarah KING/ who died Dec 11/ 1870/ aged 76 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]/ also/ Thomas KING/ who died May 26th/ 1884/ aged 92 years
N007 [Ledger stone] Frances WINFIELD/ died February 22/ 1865/ aged 77 years/ Precious in the sight of the Lord/ is the death of his saints
N008 [Ledger stone] Mary KING/ died February 7/ 1859/ aged 70 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in/ the Lord from henceforth/ saith the spirit that they may/ rest from their labours
N009 [Ledger stone] In/ memory of/ William KING/ who died March 3/ 1880/ aged 82 years [BR says of Stoke Ferry]
N010 In memory of/ Francis KING/ who died/ March 18/ 1841/ aged 60 years/ Now all my rolling years are past/ and labouring days are sad and rested are just/ in joy shame/ Sarah his wife/ who died Jany 33rd/ 1845/ aged 63 years [BR says of Lakenheath]/ So then it is not of him that willeth/ nor of him that runneth but of/ God that showeth mercy/ Rom C 9 v 16
John Pepperdine Summer 2006
1106 In/ loving memory/ of/ Argerreen CULLEN/ born October
4th 1831/ died August 13th 1905/ also of Susan/ beloved
wife of the above/ born November 13th 1837/ died May 5th
1931/ At rest
Following this couple backwards through the censuses:
1901 Arggereen born 1832 Lincs Susan born 1838 Norfolk
1891 Angerreen born 1832 Lincs Susan born 1838 Norfolk
1881 Ar??reen born 1832 Long Sutton, Lincs (need to see the
baptisms here)
Susan born 1838 Norfolk
1871 Argerren born 1832 Moulton, Lincs Susan born 1838
Wretton, Norfolk
1861 John born 1832 Norfolk (mistaken assumption?) Susan
born 1838 Norfolk
A marriage in the fourth quarter of 1858 in Downham
Registration District ref 4b 1067 shows Angerr N CULLEN marries Susan Brown
An Argerreen William STANNARD was born in Downham
Registration District in the third quarter of 1895
The International Genealogical Index has an Algerine CULLEN
bpt 1833 in Moulton, Lincs.
Algerine is a generally recognised name and this is
probably the origin.
Algerine :- of or pertaining to Algiers or Algeria
A native or one of the people of Algiers or Algeria also a
pirate
In 18th century England a few Algerine slaves
were employed.