Memorial Inscriptions - Section B

STANLEY ST. ANDREW'S MEMORIAL INSCRIPTIONS - SECTION B 

 
B1 In affectionate remembrance of THOMAS COXON The Park Farm, Morley formerly of this parish He died March 29th 1858 aged 72 years. For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil. 1.21 (Gritstone headstone)

T.C. (Gritstone kerb)

B2 In memory of MARY BULLOCK wife of GEORGE BULLOCK of Derby and daughter of ARTHUR BARTON of Stanley who departed this life March the 12th 1834 aged 24 years. Farewell dear husband on the earthly shore. The world of spirits now I must explore. For me no grief nor fretful murmurs make. But be at peace with God for Jesus sake. (Slate headstone)
B3 Sacred to the memory of DRUSILLA GRUNDY who died January 5th 1867 aged 35 years. Also of SALOME HOULT sister of the above who died August 7th 1865 aged 35 years. Though thou hast called me to resign, What most I prized it was not mine. I only yield thee what was thine. Thy will be done. (Gritstone headstone)
B4 (Could be: GRUNDY) (Marble headstone and kerb - fallen)
B5 Sacred to the memory of HENRY GRUNDY who died June 3rd 1855 aged 76 years. Also of MARY his wife who died October 13th 1858 aged 66 years and of JOSEPH second son of the above HENRY and MARY GRUNDY who died March 26th 1854 aged 33 years. Behold he taketh away...................... (Limestone headstone)
B6 In loving memory of the Rev ALFRED AUGUSTUS GIBSON 15 years incumbent of this parish Born Feb 1809 Died Nov 1866. Looking for that Blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the Great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Also in loving memory of his wife CAROLINE CHARLOTTE GIBSON a beautiful mother who entered into rest May 18 1902 aged 80 years. Until the day dawns. (Limestone coped stone)
B7 Sacred to the memory of GRACE ALICE the beloved wife of FRANCIS TOWNSEND RUSDEN of Lindsay, New South Wales who departed this life October 20th 1864. Blessed are the peace-makers for they shall be called the children of God. (Large sandstone monument)
B8 In loving memory of LEONARD CHARLES MEE who died Ap 9 1880 aged 7 years 10 months. "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away." (Limestone headstone)
B9 In loving memory of JOSEPH POTTER of Stanley Hall Born January 28 1828 Died March 3 1912 Peace perfect peace. Also of ANNIE wife of the above Born February 10 1839 Died October 31 1917 Thy will be done. (Granite headstone and kerb)
B10 Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL POTTER who departed this life August 24th 1837 aged 72 years. Also of ANN wife of SAMUEL POTTER who departed this transient life for a better on July 26th 1842 aged 71 years. What she was the day of judgement will best make known. Reader examine thyself. (Slate headstone)
B11 Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM RAWLINGS At rest June 24 1940 aged 67 years. Also his wife MARY JANE RAWLINGS At rest Aug 10th 1943 in her 76th year. (Limestone coped stone)
B12 Sacred to the memory of ANN POTTER the only daughter of SAMUEL and ANN POTTER who departed this life December 29th 1840 aged 31 years. Blame not this monumental stone we raise is to the Saviour's not the sorrow's praise. Sin was the whole that she could call her own. Her goodness was derived from him alone. To sin her conflict's pains and griefs she owed. Her conquering faith and patience he bestowed. Reader! mayst thou obtain like precious faith to smile in anguish and rejoice in death. (Slate headstone)
B13 In memory of ISAAC POTTER who died January 26th 1858 aged 51 years. Also of HANNAH ELIZABETH his wife who departed February 12th 1888 aged 73 years. Thy will be done. (Gritstone ledger)
B14 In memory of JOSEPH POTTER of Stanley Hall who died February 27th 1872 aged 71 years. (Gritstone ledger)
B15 In affectionate remembrance of MARY POTTER who died at Stanley Hall April 7th 1898. Also of SAMUEL WILLIAM POTTER who died at Stanley Hall May 2nd 1901. (Gritstone ledger)
B16 In loving memory of RICHARD DAVIES GRUNDY who died June 9th 1896 in his 73rd year. Also of ELIZABETH GRUNDY relict of the above who died June 21st 1905 in her 76th year. Thy will be done. (Limestone headstone)
B17 In loving memory of MARIA the beloved wife of THOMAS HARVEY who died Nov 25th 1889 aged 65 years. In loving memory of THOMAS HARVEY who passed away Oct 22nd 1900 aged 79 years. His end was peace. (Limestone ledger)
B18 In loving memory of EDWARD S SORESBY who died Feb 19th 1888 aged 12 years. He shall feed the flock like a shepherd. JOSEPH CHARLES SORESBY Born at Brailsford Died at Stanley 29th October 1946 aged 92 years. (Marble cross)
B19 Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH FREARSON who departed this life the 22 of October 1820 aged 69 years. What he was the day of judgement will best make known. Reader what art thou. (Limestone headstone)
B20 In loving memory of my dear husband WALTER TOMLINSON BARKSBY At rest August 15th 1943 aged 74 years. Also of his dearly loved wife MARY ELIZABETH At rest Feb 13th 1950 aged 78 years. Reunited. (Marble headstone)
B21 In memory of THOMAS BOWER who died Septr 7th 1859 aged 73 years. ................my wife so dear (rest of verse sunken too deeply) (Granite headstone)
B22 In loving memory of my dear wife ALICE HICKSON, who died August 31st 1948, aged 69 years. Also of SAMUEL HICKSON, who died Nov 9th 1966 aged 89 years. (Marble kerb)
B23 Hear lyeth ye Body of ELIZABETH ye daughter of THOS. RADFORD who departed Febr ye 12 1733 aged 19. Hear lyeth ye Body of ELIZABETH ye wife of THOS. RADFORD died 1 Feb 1733, aged 56. (Granite headstone)
B24 Here lieth the Body of THOMAS RADFORD Tanner, who departed this life the 15th of June 1755. (Granite altar tomb with slate inset) NB. Additional information from the notebook of Rev Charles Kerry of Smalley - the words "aged 64 years" were also on this memorial at one time.
B25 In loving memory of SYDNEY JAMES HARRIS At rest 10th Aug 1949 aged 68 years. Also of ADA his beloved wife At rest 31st Jan 1957 aged 73 years. (Marble headstone and kerb)
B26 In loving memory of our dear parents WILLIAM HUMPHREY GROCOCK Died Feby 6th 1949 aged 75 years. ETHEL GROCOCK Died April 2nd 1955 aged 75 years. Reunited. (Marble headstone and kerb)
B27 In loving memory of MARK, son of ARCHOR and MARY ANN KERRY who died Dec 22nd 1890 aged 18 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Also of the above MARY ANN KERRY who died Dec 17th 1896 aged 54 years. Dead in the Lord. Her end was peace. Also of the above ARCHOR KERRY who died Nov 8th 1920 aged 77 years. O death where is thy sting. O grave where is thy victory. (Limestone headstone)
B28 In loving memory of MARY ANN the beloved daughter of JOHN and HARRIETT ELLIOTT who died Dec 10th 1908 aged 9 years. Also of their beloved daughter RENE who died Feb 28th 1910 aged 7 years. "He giveth his beloved sleep." (Marble headstone)
B29 In loving memory of MARY HAMPSON Died Jany 20th 1858 aged 16 months and of SARAH HAMPSON who died Jan 23rd 1859 aged 4 months. (Sandstone headstone)
B30 Derby Diocese Golden Jubilee 1927 - 1977 Presented by Dr and Mrs VARNAM (Plaque on small tree)
B31 In memory of JOHN WALDROM who died Oct 18th 1891 aged 63 years. Also of ELIZA WALDROM who died Aug 30th 1905 aged 73 years. Those wearisome loads are at rest. Their thinkings and achings are o'er. (Slate hearthstone - double gritstone kerb)
B32 In memory of GEORGE UPTON who died December 3rd 1906 aged 65 years. Also of JANE his wife who died February 14th 1907 aged 63 years. Also FANNY UPTON RILEY daughter of the above who died December 2nd 1890 aged 22 years. (Limestone headstone)

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