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My Monumental Inscription Research in Cheshire

Possible names of interest are listed along with their references. The indexes contain names of interest in my family research. The full entries from these indexes are selectively transcribed

Contents

Marton St James & St Paul ______________________________________________________2

Eaton Christ Church _____________________________________________________________7

Lower Withington ________________________________________________________________8

Gawsworth – St James___________________________________________________________9

North Rode St Michael _________________________________________________________13

Astbury St Mary _______________________________________________________________14

Odd Rode All Saints ____________________________________________________________20

Congleton St Peter _____________________________________________________________22

Key

Key to numbering in the INDEX sections Bold text = Transcribed in this document Plain text = Waiting to be transcribed

Crossed out text = Entry checked and looks like being of no relevance

Key to formatting in the TRANSCRIPTION sections Bold text = All Names Red text = Identified ancestor(s) Blue text = Notes



Marton St James & St Paul – INDEX Blackshaw: 3, 4, 14, 29, 50, 134, 146, 153, 154,

170, 175, 195, 263, 265, 266, 273, 285, 286, 287, 352, 353, 357, 358, 360, 363, 364, 376

Foden: 30, 53, 68, 149, 157, 162, 246, 255,

338 Gee: 178 Henshall: 15, 62 Lucas: 110, 248 Potts: 10, 11, 12, 29, 84, 92, 105,

106, 118, 152, 161, 165, 172, 175, 183, 217, 288, 299, 300, 301, 309, 339, 340,

369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 381

Sproston: 167, 226 Thorley: 78, 80, 95, 335, 345 Vernon: 125, 164, 354, 366

- Transcriptions 3 Nancy wife of James Blackshaw of Marton who departed this life Apr 17 1831 aged 71 years. Also

the aforesaid James Blackshaw who died Sep 27 1851 aged 86 years. Also James Blackshaw their son who died 11 Apr 1852 aged 56 years. Also John Blackshaw who died Jun 24 1883 aged 76 years

4 In memory of Joseph Blackshaw who died Jun 6 1834 aged 42 years. Also Ann Blackshaw daughter

of the above who died Feb 9 1840 aged 17 years. Also Margaret Blackshaw wife of the above who died Feb 25 1866 aged 61 years. Also Hannah Galimore wife of Jonathon Gallimore of Kermincham who died Dec 17 1875 aged 48 years.

14 In memory of Mary Ann Blackshaw daughter of Ann Blackshaw who died 14 Jul 1823 aged 4 years 6

months. Also William Devenport son of John and Ann Devenport who died 13 Jun 1825 aged 1 year 9 months. Also Ann wife of John Devenport of Manchester who departed this life May 4 1834 aged 37 years.

29 In loving memory of John Potts late of Marton who died Feb 6 1913 aged 64 years. Also Mary wife

of above who died Jan 28 1913 aged 71 years. Also Thomas Blackshaw who died Nov 14 1925 aged 61 years. Also Harriet his beloved wife who died Dec 14 1941 aged 73 years. Also Jessie Blackshaw daughter of the above who died Apr 7 1982 aged 76 years.

30 Beneath this stone is interred the earthly remains of Isaac son of John & Harriet Foden of Marton

who departed this life Oct 31 1851 aged 23 years. Also Ann their daughter who died Mar 8 1856 aged 23 years. Likewise John their son who departed this life Jul 4 1866 aged 32 years. In memory of the late John Foden of Marton who departed this life Oct 1 1852 aged 58 years. Also Harriet wife of the above who departed this life Sep 8 1883 aged 82 years. Also Joseph their son who died Jun 9 1897 aged 67 years

50 Sacred to the memory of Thomas Blackshaw eldest son of the late John and Elizabeth Blackshaw of

Eaton who departed this life Feb 14 1862 aged 45 years. Also Martha, wife of the above who departed this life Jan 12 1864 aged 48 years. Also Annie their daughter who departed this life Jul 9 1886 aged 30 years. Also Sarah Wright daughter of the above Thomas and Martha Blackshaw born Jan 25 1844 died Oct 27 1901. Also William son of the above Thomas and Martha Blackshaw born Feb 7 1847 died Apr 8 1915



53 Ann daughter of William and Mary Foden of Marton who died Dec 12 1812 in her 22nd year. Also the said William Foden who died Jan 29 1827 aged 70 years. Also Jane their daughter who died Ma y 21 1832 aged 27 years. Also Mary wife of William Foden who died Jan 18 1835 aged 73 years.

68 In memory of Mary wife of Isaac Foden of Marton who departed this life Jun 13 1864 aged 30

years. Also the said Isaac Foden of Marton who fell asleep Mar 4 1904 aged 77 years (This could be Isaac Foden son of James Foden & Mary Ford, chr 18 Feb 1827)

78 Here lies the body of Joseph Thorley of Marton who departed this life October 10th 1844 aged 72

years. Also Mary wife of the above Joseph Thorley who died September 7th 1846 aged 72 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died June 28th 1868 aged 70 years.

80 In loving memory of John Thorley of Marton who died June 27th 1846 aged 34 years. Also Thomas

son of the said John and Elizabeth Thorley who died February 24th 1883 aged 37 years 95 In loving memory of Ellen, daughter of George and Elizabeth Thorley of Marton who died November

15th 1852 aged 3 years and 3 months. Also Elizabeth wife of the above who died March 5th 1902 aged 87 years. Also the above George Thorley who departed this life January 13th 1905 in his 91st year.

110 Sacred to the memory of the late Jeffrey Lucas of Hulme Walfield who died August 27th 1859 aged

19 years. Also John son of the said Jeffrey and Elizabeth Lucas who died September 17th 1860 aged 20 years. Also Elizabeth relict of the said Jeffrey Lucas who died April 28th 1887 aged 76 years. Also Eliza daughter of the above who died September 3rd 1902 aged 68 years

125 Sacred to the memory of George Vernon of Somerford Booths who departed this life Oct 28 1849

aged 74 years. Also Sarah wife of the above said George Vernon who departed this life Oct 17 1856 aged 84 years

134 In memory of Ann wife of John Blackshaw of Congleton who departed this life May 4 1850 aged 38

years. Also Mary their daughter who died Oct 18 1860 aged 20 years. Also the above named John Blackshaw who died Oct 11 1874 aged 63 years. Also Margaret wife of John Blackshaw who died Jun 14 1880 aged 63 years.

146 In memory of Harriet, daughter of George and Mary Ann Blackshaw of Somerford Booths who died

Dec 13 AD 1851 aged 4 years 8 months. Also Ann their daughter who died Apr 3 AD 1852 aged 9 months. Also William their son who died Mar 21 1856 aged 10 years. Also John their son who died Nov 21 1857 aged 3 weeks. Also Mary their daughter who died Dec 2 1869 aged 14 years. Also Joseph their son who died Sep 19 1872 aged 24 years. Also the aforesaid Mary Ann Blackshaw who died Apr 30 1886 aged 67 years. Also the above named George Blackshaw of Park Lane, Congleton who died Jan 29 1889 aged 66 years. Also Samuel their son who died 28 Mar 1898 aged 50 years. Also Emma their daughter who died 2 Nov 19?5 aged 62 years

149 In memory of William son of Isaac and Eliza Foden of Congleton who departed this life Oct 5 1837

in the 3rd year of his age. Also Eliza wife of the above said Isaac Foden died May 1 1851 aged 41 years. Also the aforesaid Isaac Foden who died Apr 14 1863 aged 60 years

153 In loving memory of Rosa Ellen eldest daughter of John and Mary Blackshaw of Shannock,

Somerford Booths born Jun 12 1862, died Mar 18 1874. Also Fred Blackshaw of Blundred Farm, Prestbury, son of the above died Sep 5 1905 aged 37 years. Also the above named John Blackshaw of Holly Bank Farm Marton born Mar 10 1842, died Feb 8 1910. Also Mary Blackshaw his wife born May 25 1843, died Mar 2 1921

154 William Blackshaw Grove House Hanley, late of Somerford Booths died May 4 1867 in his 65th year.

Also Olive, relict of William Blackshaw died Aug 30 1881 aged 73 157 In loving memory of William son of John & Harriet Foden late of the Chapel House, Marton who

departed this life Jan 29 1871 aged 11 years. Also Harriet his wife who died Sep 30 1872 aged 31 years

162 In memory of Sarah wife of Nathan Foden of Marton who died February 27th 1873 aged 30 years.

Also Emily daughter of the above who died February 22nd 1872 aged 4 years. Also John their son who



died October 24th 1874 aged 20 months. Also Ann Foden wife of the above who died February 22nd 1900 aged 79 years

164 In affectionate memory of Martha wife of George Vernon of Congleton who died Dec 22 1874 aged

67 years. Also George Vernon who died Mar 22 1877 aged 68 years. Also Emma Vernon daughter of the above who died Feb 3 1878 aged 26 years. Also Elizabeth daughter of the above and wife of James Hodgkinson of Congleton who died Apr 8 1903 aged 56 years

170 In loving memory of Ellen the beloved wife of Thomas Blackshaw of Arbour Cottage, Withington,

who fell asleep Aug 29 1889 aged 66 years. Also the said Thomas Blackshaw who fell asleep Nov 26 1894 aged 77 years. Also Olive wife of John Blackshaw who died Oct 16 1895 aged 53 years. Also the said John Blackshaw who died Dec 22 1907 aged 59 years.

175 In affectionate remembrance of Richard Potts of Bank Farm Marton who died May 18 1894 aged 66

years. Also Martha Potts, beloved wife of the above who died Jul 28 1906 aged 77 years. Also Richard, 3rd son of the above who died Nov 9 1898 aged 41 years. Also Harold Blackshaw who died Jun 3 1971 aged 78 years.

195 In loving memory of Beatrice Annie Burgess daughter of the late John Blackshaw formerly of Oak

Farm, Marton died Nov 22 1909 aged 38 years. 246 Sacred to the memory of Mary wife of Thomas Foden of Lower Withington who departed this life

August 28th 1852 aged 52 years. Also the aforesaid Thomas Foden of Lower withington who departed this life December 28th 1855 aged 58 years (This could be Thomas Foden son of James Foden & Sarah Vernon except that his Mary Foden appears on the 1861 census!)

255 Hannah wife of John Foden of Lower Withington intered Dec 7 1844 aged 32 years. Also Martha

Foden daughter of the above John and Hannah Foden intered Jan 29 1782 aged 12 years. Also John Foden, son of the above intered Apr 16 1782 aged 8 years. Also Sarah Foden daughter of the above intered Jun 5 1786 aged 14 years. Also Thomas Foden son of Lower Withington intered Dec 16 1791 aged 81 years. Also Martha wife of the above Thomas Foden intered Jul 8 1798 aged 88 years. Also John Foden of Lower Withington intered Jul 25 1821 aged 83 years. Also Thomas Foden of Lower Withington who died Feb 13 1846 aged 78 years. Also Jenny Foden his wife who died Mar 3 1843 aged 74 years. Also John Foden their son who died Oct 10 1835 aged 43 years. Also Edward their son of Macclesfield, Surgeon, who died May 30 1838 aged 38 years.

263 Sacred to the memory of Hannah wife of the late Charles Hollinshead of Congleton the youngest

daughter of the late John Blackshaw of Marton who departed this life Nov 12 1857 aged 29 years. Also Charles, son of the above who departed this life Jun 20 1879 aged 24 years

265 Here lyeth the body of Edward Blackshaw of Marton who departed this life Nov ye 16 1774 aged 60

years. Also Mary wife of the above said Edward Blackshaw who died 13 May 1798 aged 79 years. Also George Blackshaw their son who died Jan 21 1839 aged 93 years.

266 Sarah wife of Samuel Blackshaw of Marton died Oct 4 1829 aged 40 years. Also said Samuel

Blackshaw who died Jun 1 1863 aged 78 years. Also Sarah wife of Samuel Blackshaw who died Jun 24 1877 aged 87 years

273 James Blackshaw of Mobberly who died Oct 20 1835 aged 37 years. Also Mary wife of the above

who died Aug 19 1856 aged 53 years 285 William Blackshaw of Chorley who died Oct 6 1835 aged 47 years. Also Samuel son of the above who

died May 28 1841 aged 20 years. Also Rachel wife of the said William Blackshaw of Chorley who died Mar 2 1850 aged 57 years. Also Thomas son of the above named William Blackshaw who died Aug 13 1877 aged 62 years. Also Sarah wife of the above Thomas Blackshaw who died Nov 3 1890 aged 73 years.

286 Samuel Blackshaw of Fallows Hall Alderley who died Jul 10 1827 aged 60 years. Also Mary wife of

the above who died Feb 11 1834 aged 71 years. Also Mary daughter of Samuel and Mary Blackshaw of Nether Alderley who died Mar 24 1794 aged 20 weeks. Also Edward their son who died Jul 22 1800 aged 8 years. Also Thomas their son who died Jan 31 1802 aged 3 years. Also Betty their daughter who died Sep 28 1813 aged 27 years. Also John Blackshaw of Siddington son of Samuel and



Mary Blackshaw died Mar 24 1827 aged 22 years. Also Edward Blackshaw of Chorley who died Oct 6 1862 aged 55 years.

287 To the memory of Samuel Blackshaw of Fallows Hall, Alderley who departed this life Jul 10 1827

aged 60 years. Also Mary wife of the said Samuel Blackshaw who departed this life Feb 11 1834 aged 71 years. Mary daughter of Samuel & Mary Blackshaw of Nether Alderley who departed this life Mar 23 1794 aged 20 weeks. Also Edward their son who departed this life Jul 22 1800 aged 8 years. Also Thomas their son who departed this life Jan 31 1802 aged 3 years. Also Betty their daughter who departed this life Sep 28 1813 aged 27 years. Also John Blackshaw of Siddington the son of Samuel & Mary Blackshaw of Fallows Hall, Alderley who departed this life Mar 24 1825 aged 37 years. Also Ann Snape of Bollington the daughter of Samuel & Mary Blackshaw of Fallows Hall, Alderley who departed this life Mar 24 1827 aged 22 years. Also Edward Blackshaw of Chorley who departed this life Oct 6 1862 aged 55 years.

335 Interred here the daughters of Joseph Thorley of Marton, Mary who dyed March ye 14th, Ellen who

dyed April ye 12th, Martha who dyed June ye 7th, all departed 1693 338 Phebe daughter of Thomas and Martha Foden of Lower Withington who died Dec 22 1782 aged 2

years. Also Phebe Foden daughter of the above who died Apr 22 1813 aged 29 years. Also the aforesaid Thomas Foden who died Jul 29 1815 aged 71 years. Also Martha relict of the above Thomas Foden who died Jan 30 1832 aged 86 years.

345 Here lyeth the body of Joseph Thorley of Marton who departed this life May 22nd 1699. Also John

Thorley who died January 4th 1799 aged 74 years. William Shaw of Eaton late of Somerford Booths great grandson of the above who departed this life October 19th 1827 aged 13 years. Sarah daughter of William and Martha who died June 12th 1833 aged 11 years. Also Emma their daughter who died June 10th 1834 aged 7 years.

352 Ann wife of John Skerrat of Manchester, daughter of John Blackshaw of Gawsworth who died May

20 1838 aged 60 years 353 Hannah, daughter of Samuel and Mary Blackshaw of Marton who died Mar 2 1804 in her 3rd year.

Also Ann-Maria Blackshaw who died Feb 21 1821 aged 10 months. Also Emma their daughter who died May 22 1828 in her 4th year. Also Mary wife of the said Samuel Blackshaw of Marton who died Dec 18 1853 aged 75 years. Also the said Samuel Blackshaw who died Jan 10 1858 aged 86 years.

354 Here lieth the remains of Thomas Vernon of Moulton who died Apr 19 1822 aged 27 years. Also of

Sarah his wife who died Feb 24 1836 aged 44 years. Also Ann Ellen wife of George Vernon of Congleton who died Nov 23 1853 aged 32 years. Also William son of the above Thomas & Sarah Vernon who died Jan 23 1874 aged 52 years

357 Mary wife of Samuel Blackshaw of Gawsworth who died Aug 20 1833 aged 39 years. Also Samuel

Blackshaw who died Sep 17 1838 aged 45 years 358 John Blackshaw of Eaton who died May 6 1829 aged 40 years. Also Elizabeth his wife who died Apr

12 1832 aged 42 years. Also John their son who died Nov 7 1838 aged 17 years. Also Edwin their son who died Apr 8 1853 aged 27 years. Also Peter of Eaton 2nd son of the late John Blackshaw of Tidnock Gawsworth who died Apr 18 1871 aged 81 years

360 Mary Blackshaw daughter of John and Martha Blackshaw of Gawsworth who died Nov 14 1800 aged

18 years. Also Martha daughter of the above who died Feb 10 1807 aged 20 years. Also Martha wife of John Blackshaw who died Dec 12 1829 aged 76 years. Also the aforesaid John Blackshaw who died Nov 6 1844 aged 87 years.

363 Mary wife of Thomas Blackshaw of Siddington who died May 16 1827 aged 45 years. Also the above

Thomas Blackshaw who died Jan 28 1843 aged 75 years 364 Hannah Blackshaw wife of Joseph Blackshaw of Marton who died Dec 14 1804 aged 71 years. Also

Joseph Blackshaw who died Apr 11 1809 aged 86 years 366 Here lieth the body of John Vernon of Rushton Spencer who died Jul 30 1807 aged 39 years. Also

Hannah wife of the said John Vernon died Feb 9 1837 aged 67 years. Also John Vernon son of the



above died Dec 19 1860 aged 57 years. Also the body of William son of John & Hannah Vernon who died Feb 19 1806 aged 8 months. Also Joseph their son who died 30 Dec 1864 aged 63 years. Also Joseph Simon Vernon grandson of the above of Siddington who died Mar 7 1897 aged 54 years. Also Jane wife of the above Joseph Simon Vernon who departed this life Feb 22 1902 aged 55 years

369 Sacred to the memory of George Potts of Marton late clerk of this chapel who departed this life Jul

30 1832 aged 62 years. Also Mary wife of the said George Potts who died Jun 28 1842 aged 72 years.

370 To the memory of John Potts son of George and Mary Potts of Marton who died Nov 17 1821 in the

17th year of his age. Also Jane their daughter who died Mar 14 1825 in the 12th year of her age. Also Benjamin Potts of Congleton son of the above said George and Mary Potts who died Jun 25 1827 in the 30th year of his age. Also William their son who departed this life Apr 19 1850 in the 40th year of his age. Also Ann relict of the above William Potts who died Sep 10 1888 aged 73 years.

371 In memory of Eli, son of George and Martha Potts of Marton who died Mar 8 1818 aged 15 months.

Also the aforesaid George Potts of Congleton who died May 27 1841 aged 48 years. Also Harriet their daughter who died Mar 18 1842 aged 21 years.

376 Randal son of Randal and Jane Blackshaw of Lower Withington who died 4 Mar 1785 aged 23 years.

Also Randal Blackshaw who died 1 Apr 1785 in his 68th year. Also Jane Blackshaw who died Feb 27 1810 aged 79 years



Eaton Christ Church – INDEX Foden 89 Ford 5, 74, 94, 138, 142 Gee 81 Lucas 166, 199 Phillips: 28 Sherratt: 124 Thorley: 203 Vernon: -

‘ - Transcriptions 28 Treasured memories of Doris May Phillips a dearly loved wife mother and nan 12 Mar 1984 aged 61

years 89 In loving memory of Clement beloved husband of Annie Foden of Eaton who died Jan 21 1947 aged 74

years. Also the above Annie Foden died Apr 3 1965 aged 89 years. 166 Open Book – to the memory of Philip Lucas died 23 Apr 1920. Also John Lucas died in infancy. Harry

Lucas died 3 Dec 1936 124 In loving memory of Charles the beloved husband of Harriet Sherratt of Buglawton who died Aug 25

1945 aged 78 years. Also Harriet Sherratt who died 7 Mar 1949 aged 83 years. 199 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth beloved wife of William Lucas of Eaton who died January 17th

1861 aged 27 years. Also William son of the above who died April 30th 1861 aged 4 months. Also the aforesaid William Lucas who died February 22nd 1886 aged 57 years. Also Martha beloved wife of the above William Lucas who died November 12th 1919 aged 80 years

203 In loving memory of Willie (William Thorley) of Antrobus Street, Congleton who died 18 Feb 1949

aged 74 years also Harriet his beloved wife who died 9 Jan 1956 aged 85 years



Lower Withington – INDEX Foden: 93, 96 Potts: 14, 97, 98 Sproston: 36 Thorley: 28, 132 - Transcriptions 14 Here lieth the body of Charles son of George and Sarah Ann Potts of Lower Withington who

departed this life Apr 23 1859 aged 2 years. Also Sarah Ann wf of the aforesaid George Potts who departed this life Sep 9 1860 aged 22 years.

28 In affectionate memory of George Thorley of Lower Withington who died March 22nd 1893 aged 40

years. 36 In loving memory of a dear husband, dad & granddad Charles Thomas Sproston who passed away Mar

1 1977 aged 72 years and of Doris his beloved wife a dear mother and grandmother who died 2 Apr 1987 aged 81 years

93 Erected as a tribute to the late Thomas Foden from the Lr Withington Friendly Society June 1913 96 In loving memory of my dear husband John Foden of Broad Hill Villa, Withington who entered into

rest Oct 2nd 1916/A16 Y (aged 16 years??) 97 In loving memory of Eliza the dearly beloved wife of Mark Potts of Lower Withington who died Dec

30 1916 aged 70 years 98 In loving memory of Lc Copl Fred Potts Royal Scotts Reg died of wounds received in France May 17

1917 aged 23 years. Luke Potts died 5 May 1944 aged 75 years. Elizabeth Potts his mother died Nov 2 1942 aged 75 years

132 In loving memory of William Thorley of Lower Withington who died September 24th 1887 aged 37

years



Gawsworth – St James -INDEX Blackshaw 352, 395, 423 Cox 212 Foden 80, 349, 414, 415 Harding 305, 464, 465, 466 Henshall 182, 299, 501

Holland 8, 123, 249, 321, 338, 370, 378, 379, 448

Jones 405, 492 Lucas 489 Mitchell 318 Potts 75, 76, 313, 482

Thorley 79, 94 Thorly 97 Vernon 96, 453, 454, 455, 456,

457, 458, 459, 461, 465, 467, 471, 472

-Transcriptions 75 Here lieth the body of Ann wife of Peter Warren and only daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Potts of

Gawsworth who departed this life Apr 2 1793 aged 23 years. Also the above named Thomas Potts who was here interred 27 Mar 1806. Also Jane wife of the above Peter Warren who died Oct 22 1817 aged 31 years. Likewise the aforesaid Elizabeth Potts who was interred Jan 3 1826 aged 86 years. Likewise the aforesaid Peter Warren who died 22 Dec aged 72 years

76 Here lieth the body of Mary wife of Robert Potts of Cowbrook in Gawsworth who departed this life

Jul 2 1806 aged 70 years. Also the above Robert Potts who departed this life Dec 15 1816 aged 80 years. Also Ellen wife of Robert Mottershead of Gawsworth who died Nov 20 1852 aged 69 years. Also Robert Mottershead of Gawsworth who died May 24 1861 aged 81 years

79 Sacred to the memory of Ephrain husband of Betty Moores of The Warren, Gawsworth who died Jan

10 1886 aged 80 years. Also his beloved wife Betty born Aug 10 1807 died Jul 8 1895. Also Hannah their daughter who died Aug 19 1846 aged 7 years. Also Samuel their son who died Aug 21 1846 aged 2 years. Also Ann Thorley their daughter who died Apr 17 1862 aged 33 years.

80 Here lieth the body of Elizabeth Foden of Manchester who died Jan 29 1838 aged 54 years. Also of

Phoebe Heath niece of the above named Elizabeth Foden who died at Congleton on 27 Mar 1877 94 W Thorley Attorney Macclesfield Lieth here Harriet 3rd daughter of William and Mary Thorley who died 13 Jun 1798 aged 3 years.

Also the above named William Thorley who died Mar 20 1799 aged 39 years. Also George Thorley son of the above who departed this life Mar 31 1811 aged 15 years. Beneath this stone rests the mortal remains of Harriet, daughter of James and Mary Pearson who departed this life Jul 6 1831 aged 21 years. Also the above named Mary Pearson, late of Macclesfield and wife of the above William Thorley who died May 8 1855 aged 88 years.

96 The mortal remains of one of the dearest and best of women Edna wife of the Rev J Crabtree

curate of this parish were here deposited 17 Apr 1816 in the 39th year of her age. Also of George Vernon son in law to the aforesaid who departed this life Oct 29 1842 aged 43 years. Much respected in life and deeply repented in death. Also John William Crabtree son of the above named Rev J Crabtree who died in Liverpool Mar 11 1849 in the 37th year of his age. Also Ann Vernon who



died at Liverpool Nov 1851 aged 52 years. Also Helen Crabtree daughter of the above named James & Edwina Crabtree and widow of Abraham Crabtree of Liverpool and Bahia who died at Harold House, Macclesfield 12 May 1847 aged 94 years (Bahia is in Brazil)

97 Here lieth the body of Sarah Thorley, eldest daughter of David and Sarah Rathbone who departed

this life May ye 4th 1766 aged 22 years. 305 Here lyeth the body of Sarah wife of John Harding of this parish daughter of Sam Barnard of

Davenport who departed this life ye 26 Apr 1771 aged 49 years. Also John son of John & Sarah Harding who departed this life Dec 23 Anno Dom 1756 in ye tenth year of his age. Also John Harding husband to Sarah Harding who departed this life Jan 28 1791 aged 82 years

313 In loving memory of Thomas the son of James & Ann Potts who died Nov 8 1884 aged 23 years. Also

James Potts father of the above who died Aug 26 1911 aged 80 years. Also Jane wife of the above James Potts who died Dec 28 1916 aged 81 years

349 Here lies the body of William Foden of Macclesfield who died Jan 24 1913 aged 79 years. Also

Frederick William son of the above who died Apr 30 1955 aged 74 years. Also Harriet H Johns died Oct 31 1964 aged 79 years. Also in memory of Oswald Johns son-in-law of the above William Foden who was killed in action May 21? 1915 and interred at Bois Grenier, France aged 33 years

352 In loving memory of Thomas Blackshaw who died Jan 12 1913 aged 66 years. Also Hannah Maria his

wife who died May 26 1931 aged 84 years. Also John Thomas son of the above who died Sep 22 1827 aged 22 years interred at Fort Antonio, Jamaica. Also Sarah Ann Blackshaw who died Dec 25 1954 aged 69 years. Also Herbert Blackshaw husband of the above who died Feb 23 1965 aged 81 years

395 In loving memory of Abraham Lomas Blackshaw son of Frances Ellen Blackshaw of Shellow Farm,

Gawsworth who died Jul 30 1877 aged 1 year and 10 months. Also the above named Edward Blackshaw who died Jul 27 1891 aged 39 years. Also Frances Ellen wife of the above Edward Blackshaw who died Jan 15 1914 aged 60 years

414 Sacred to the memory of Lea Foden Timber Merchant of Macclesfield who died Sep 17 1870 aged 73

years. Also Harriet Foden his beloved wife who died Oct 18 1869 aged 66 years. Also Thomas Foden their eldest son who died May 11 1866 aged 37 years. Also Ann Foden their eldest daughter who died Mar 19 1810 aged 9 years. Also Harriet Foden their third daughter who died Apr 20 1840 aged 2 years. Also Mary Ann Foden their youngest daughter who died Dec 12 1854 aged 12 years. Also Martha How wife of William Foden who died May 25 1890 in her 39th year. Also the above named William Foden second son of Lea Foden who died Jan 24 1913 aged 79 years.

415 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth the wife of George Foden of Macclesfield who died Mar 1 1879

aged 31 years. Also of Ellen Ann the second wife of the above George Foden who died Nov 24 1907 aged 74 years. Also of Mary Hannah eldest daughter of George and Elizabeth Foden who died May 1 1879 aged 6 years. Also of the above named George Foden Timber Merchant of Macclesfield who died Apr 5 1918 aged 83 years. Also of Arthur only son of George & Elizabeth Foden who died Sep 20 1905 aged 30 years. Interred at Macclesfield Cemetary

423 In loving memory of Ellen wife of William Blackshaw of Little Tidnock Farm in this parish who fell

asleep Jul 8 1887 aged 69 years. Also John Thomas beloved eldest son of Thomas & Ann Maria Blackshaw and grandson of the above who died and was laid to rest at Port Antonio Jamaica Sep 22 1897 aged 22 years. Also Rachel Morris who died Jun 6 1912 aged 92 years. Also William Reginald Blackshaw formerly of this parish who died Mar 20 1953 aged 67 years

453 Here lieth the body of Martha daughter of Richard and Mary Vernon of Hulm Walfield who

departed this life May 29 1809 in the 10th year of her age. Also Mary Ann Vernon who departed this life 1809 in the 7th year of her age. Likewise Mary wife of Richard Vernon of Hulm Walfield who departed this life Jan 22 1827 aged 67 years. Also the aforesaid Richard Vernon who died Sep 11 1841 aged 82 years. In memory of the late John Vernon of Manchester who departed this life 27 Dec 1853 aged 24 years

454 Sacred to the memory of Mary Ann wife of Charles Vernon of Hulm Walfield and daughter of

William & Elizabeth Vernon of Mutlow who died Dec 27 1824 aged 24 years. Also Olive their infant



who died Jan 3 1825 aged 13 days. Also the aforesaid Charles Vernon who died Jan 26 1841 aged 43 years

455 (Elizabeth’s & William’s dates look odd but they have been re-checked on fiche). Here lieth the body

of William Vernon of Mutlow who departed this life Aug 22 1823 aged 50 years. Also Elizabeth wife of the said William Vernon of Mutlow who died Feb 15 1853 aged 21 years. Also Eli Vernon of Mutlow son of William & Elizabeth Vernon of Mutlow who departed this life May 8 1850 aged 35 years. Also John infant son of the above Eli Vernon aged 20 days. Also William son of the above Eli Vernon who died Jun 15 1857 aged 14 years. Also Elizabeth daughter of Eli and Elizabeth Vernon who died Aug 20 1862 aged 16 years

456 Here is interred the body of William son of Richard Vernon of Mutlow who departed this life Mar 19

1755 aged 3 years. Also Ann his daughter who departed this life Mar 27 1762 aged 20 years. Also was interred the body of Thomas Vernon of Old Mutlow who departed this life May 6 1768 aged 31 years. Also here interred the mortal remains of the above named Thomas Vernon of the Old Mutlow who departed this life Oct 7 1799 aged 36 years

457 Here lieth the body of George Vernon of Lower Mutlow who departed this life May 7 1789 aged 35

years. Also John Swindells of Macclesfield who died Jan 14 1873 aged 74 years 458 In memory of Thomas Squire Vernon who died Mar 1 1881 aged 74 years. Also Susannah wife of

Thomas Vernon of Macclesfield who departed this life May 21 1852 aged 38 years. Also John Vernon who died Oct 3 1869 aged 54 years. Also Elizabeth second wife to the above Thomas Vernon who died Nov 24 1880 aged 59 years. Also Mary daughter of the above Thomas & Elizabeth Vernon who died Dec 2 1888 aged 33 years

459 Here lieth the remains of Thomas son of Richard & Martha Vernon of North Rode who departed this

life Jan 10 1784 aged 12 years. Also Martha their daughter who departed this life May 18 1793 aged 11 years. Also Richard father of the aforesaid children who departed this life Feb 1 1797 aged 52 years. Also Nancy daughter of the above named Richard & Martha Vernon who departed this life Jul 6 1798 aged 11 years. Likewise Sarah daughter of the above named parents who departed this life Feb 11 1804 aged 17 years. Likewise Martha wife of the above Richard Vernon who departed this life Nov 12 1823 aged 78 years

461 Sacred to the memory of Richard Vernon of Gawsworth who departed this life 10 Mar 1845 aged 71

years. Also Martha his wife died Apr 12 1851 aged 77 years. Here lieth the body of Thomas son of Richard & Martha Vernon of Gawsworth who died Aug 4 1796 in his infancy. Also Amy their daughter died Apr 24 1796 in infancy. Likewise John son of Richard & Martha Vernon who departed this life Oct 25 1809 aged 9 years. Likewise Richard son of Richard & Martha Vernon who departed this life Jun 7 1855 aged 20 years (Dates of last Richard look suspicious – is he a grandson or are dates wrong? Fiche has been rechecked)

464 Broadhurst the son of Robert Harding of Mutlow was here interred Oct 29 1777. He was born Jan

22 1701. 465 Here lieth the body of Robert Harding of Mutlow who departed this life 23 Oct and was interred 27

Anno Dom 1729 in the 61st year of his age. In memory of the late John Vernon of Horzelwall, Siddington who departed this life Feb 4 1852 aged 60 years

466 Here lyeth interred the body of Edward Broadhurst of Mutlow who departed this life Feb 3 Anno

Dom 1691. Also interred the body of Emm wife of Robert Harding of Mutlow Baptized 31 May 1674 and departed this life Mar 20 1744 aged 70 years

467 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth wife of John Vernon of Fole Mills, Staffordshire who departed

this life Jan 8 1850. She laboured as a regular travelling preacher in the Primitive Methodist connection for ten years during which time she preached the gospel in different parts of Great Britain with great acceptance. She fell asleep in Jesus in the 47th year of her age. Also the above named John Vernon who entered into rest Aug 4 1887 aged 84 years. Also Margaret Vernon of Deadmans Green, Cheekly, Staffs widow of the said John Vernon who departed this life Apr 20 1889 aged 68 years



471 Here lieth the body of John Vernon of Mutlow who departed this life Dec 4 1809 aged 61 years. Also Nanny Vernon (should that be Nancy?) wife of the above named John Vernon who departed this life Dec 24 1812 aged 63 years. Likewise William son of Thomas & Elizabeth Vernon of Gawsworth and grandson to the above who died 6 May 1807 aged 2 years. Also Ann their daughter who died Nov 13 1809 aged 1 year. And Jonathan their son who died Dec 16 1889 aged 13 years. Also Samuel their son who died Jan 17 1840 aged 21 years. And of Thomas Vernon father of the above who departed this life Feb 20 1844 aged 66 years. Also Elizabeth wife of the above Thomas Vernon who died Mar 1 1856 aged 80 years

472 Here lieth the body of Richard Vernon of Higher Mutlow who departed this life Jan 16 1790 aged 73

years. Also Ann Vernon wife of the above named Richard Vernon who was interred here Feb 12 1793 aged 81 years (should that be 1795?)

482 In affectionate remembrance of the late Samuel Potts of Gawsworth who died Apr 22 1859 aged 37

years. Also Ann daughter of the above who died Feb 22 1860 aged 11 years. Also Samuel Potts son of the above who died Dec 29 1892 aged 34 years. Also Ann widow of the above Samuel Potts who died Oct 8 1900 aged 75 years. Also John son of the above Samuel Potts who died Apr 22 1913 aged 62 years.

489 In memory of Stanley infant son of Isaac Henry & Louisa Lucas of the Pastures buried Jan 18 1904

aged 5 weeks. Also Gertrude Warburton beloved wife of Thomas Warburton of Bollington and sister of the above Louisa Lucas died Nov 1 1953 aged 77 years. Also Thomas husband of the above who died Feb 16 1964 aged 86 years. Also Elizabeth Lucas the beloved wife of Frank died 17 Apr 1976 aged 82 years. Frank beloved husband of Elizabeth Lucas died May 31 1975 aged 83 years



North Rode St Michael

-INDEX Blackshaw 86 Foden 7, 104 Ford 114, 122 Lucas 15 Mountfort 142 Sherratt 8A Vernon 3 -Transcriptions 3 In Loving memory of Julian Harvey 1853 – 1938, Vicar of North Rode 1902 – 1937 and his beloved

wife Frances Georgina Vernon 1867 – 1950 “His servants shall serve him and they shall see his face” 7 In affectionate remembrance of Mary Foden daughter of Thomas & Betty Sant of North Rode who

died Feb 25 1869 aged 32 years 8A In loving memory of Catrice Sherratt of Burslem born Oct 12 1877 died Nov 1877 15 In loving memory of Alfred Lucas Jackson 1882 – 1970. Also his wife Alice Mabel 1885 – 1978 86 In loving memory of Martha daughter of John & Emma Blackshaw of North Rode who died Jan 17

1887 aged 20 years. Also John William their son who died May 12 1887 aged 26 years. Emma wife of John Blackshaw who died Mar 13 1898 aged 67 years. John Blackshaw who died Aug 21 1898 aged 83 years

104 In loving memory of Clement Foden of Rode Heath Cottage, North Rode who died 15 Jun 1925 aged

83 years. And of Ann his beloved wife who died 6 Oct 1933 aged 88 years. Also Thomas William their son who died Jan 19 1940 aged 62 years



Astbury St Mary -INDEX Blackshaw A261, B89, C428 Condliffe C196, C197, C261 Cop(e)land C144, C145, C228, C229,

C298, C300 Cox - Foden A355, B41, B56, B109,

C21, C35, C49, C65, 231, C272, C326, 345, C673

Harding A9, A121, B108, B290,

C279, C435 Harri(s)son A321, B2, C271, C338,

C342, C343, C344 Henshall A315, A433, B90, B91,

C152, C663 Henshell A250 Holland A62, A217, A312, A340,

A431, C153

Hulme A161, A192, A254, C113,

C114, C134, C135, C287, C382, C650, C651

Ikin - Lucas A196, A302, C209, C210,

C319 Mountford C587, C665 Philips - Pickford C500 Roylance A281, B301 Sherratt A8, A21, A90, C284, C285,

C363, C466 Thorley A182, B184, C238, C664 Vernon: -

-Transcriptions A8 In memory of Sarah Anne daughter of Samuel & Lois Sherratt of Congleton who departed

this life Mar 18 1843 aged 5 weeks. Also Timothy their son who died Jul 8 1846 aged 7 years. Also Arthur their son who died Feb 7 1859 aged 14 years. Also the above Lois wife of Samuel Sherratt who died Sep 24 1890 aged 73 years. Also the above Samuel Sherratt who died 4 Jun 1894 aged 76 years. Also William their son who died Oct 8 1901 aged 55 years. Also Sarah wife of the above William Sherratt who died Jul 13 1945 aged 91 years

A9 In loving memory of Judith wife of James Shufflebotham who died Nov 1 1910 aged 60

years. “Rest in the Lord”. Also Maria Johnson Harding daughter of James and Judith Shufflebotham who died Apr 15 1920 aged 41 years. Also the said James Shufflebotham who died May 14 1926 aged 86 years “At Rest”. Also Cpl James Clough of Aston-under-Lyne killed in action France Jun 16 1915.

A21 In loving memory of Mary the wife of Samuel Sherratt of Wheelock who departed May 25

1892 aged 51 years. Also Samuel Sherratt their son died Nov 8 1866 aged 9 months interred at Buglawton. Also William youngest son of the above who died Feb 5 1900 aged 22 years. Also of the above Samuel Sherratt who departed this life Jul 31 1903 aged 62 years



A62 In memory of Mary Tustin who died Feb 5 1878 aged 54 years. Thomas Henry Holland who died Jan 19 1879 aged 43 years

A90 Sacred to the memory of Smith Sherratt who died May 17 1830 aged 43 years A121 Sacred to the memory of Sarah widow of the late George Harding Esq of Liverpool who

died at Astbury on 16 Dec 1863 aged 70 years. A182 In loving memory of Sarah Ellen beloved wife of James Thorley late of Kent Green Farm,

Odd Rode, born Nov 6 1854 Died Feb 5 1925. Also Herbert son of the above and beloved husband of Lucy Irene Thorley who died Feb 21 1956 aged 67 years. Also Ethel daughter of James & Sarah Thorley died Dec 21 1958 aged 80 years

A196 In loving memory of George son of George and Jane Farrington of Congleton who died Oct

21 1851 aged 6 weeks. Also George son of Henry & Mary Braswell who died Feb 16 1865 aged 2 years. Also Jane wife of the said George Farrington who died Mar 3 1867 aged 47 years. Also Sarah Leadbeater sister of the said George Farrington who died Oct 5 1869 aged 65 years. Also the said George Farrington who died Oct 20 1883 aged 64 years Also Eleanor relict of the above George Farrington who died Jun 3 188(8) aged 49 years. Also Alice the dearly beloved wife of William Farrington JP of Congleton who died Nov 5 1922 aged 86 years. Also the above named William Farrington JP of Congleton who died Feb 2 1926 aged 79 years. Also Hannah Matilda Lucas who died Mar 4 1831 aged 71 years

A217 In loving memory of John Holland of Congleton who died Jul 3 1928 aged 64 years. Also

Nellie Hall passed away Jan 6 1904 aged 86 years A250 Sacred to the memory of Ann Henshall who departed this life Feb 23 1852 aged 43

years.This memorial is intended to mark the high estimation in which she was held by C.G. Antrobus Esq in whose family she lived as nurse for 20 years

A261 Hannah, wife of William Blackshaw, dau of John & Elizabeth Heath who died 1 Dec 1907

aged 62 years A302 Sacred to the memory of Maria wife of Jeffrey Lucas of Congleton who died Mar 8 1874

aged 29 years. Also Henry their son who died May 8 1873 aged 3 years. In affectionate remembrance of Jeffrey Lucas of Bridgnorth Salop formerly of Congleton who departed this life Apr 26 1896 aged 49 years. Also Eliza wife of the above Jeffrey Lucas who departed this life Nov 24 1931 aged 76 years

A312 In memory of Elisabeth wife of Thomas Holland of Odd Rode who died Jul 13 1845 aged 66

years. Also Thomas Holland husband of the above who died Apr 16 1864 aged 88 years. Also Emma Whittaker grand-daughter of the above died 12 Jul 1855 aged 18 years gone but not forgotten

A315 In memory of John Howard of West Heath Congleton who departed this life Mar 11 1873

aged 71 years. Also Mary wife of the above who died Dec 29 1884 aged 82 years. Joshua Percival born Mar 15 1884 died Feb 6 1886. Also Arthur Staveley born Dec 22 1886 died Jan 12 1887 infant children of Joshua & Ada Howard. Also Annie wife of John Howard Junr who died Jun 7 1894 aged 42 years. Also Ann Henshall died Jan 14 1872 aged 76 years

A321 To the beloved memory of John Harrison MRCS late of Congleton who was born 19 Jun

1836 and died 9 Feb 1870 aged 33. This stone is erected by a few of his truest friends, not lost but gone before

A340 In loving memory of Mary wife of Isaac Holland of Congleton who died Sep 16 1884 aged

58 years. Also the above Isaac Holland who died Apr 8 1895 aged 71 years. Also Lavinia their daughter who died Jun 5 1865 aged 3 months. Also Mary their daughter who died Jan 11 1870 aged 9 years. Also Isaac their son who died May 6 1928 aged 69 years. Also Maria their daughter who died Jan 20 1933 aged 77 years. Also Herbert Cope died Jan 17 1951 aged 84 years



A355 In loving remembrance of Henry Townley late of Birkenhead who died Feb 5 1882 aged 64 years. Also Alfred Thompson grandson of the above who died Jun 29 1887 aged 2 years. Also Matty Thompson died May 21 1888 aged 6 years. Also Robert Foden died Dec 29 1952 aged 71 years. Also Eliza his beloved wife died Aug 30 1930 aged 52 years. At rest

A431 Ubique quo fas et Gloria Ducin. To the sacred memory of Willie Holland beloved husband of

Nellie Holland of Sunnyside, Hackney’s Lane, Congleton born Feb 20 1880 died Mar 9 1921. Also Nellie wife of Capt. C.C.L. Tattersall and relict of the said Willie Holland who died Jun 7 1929 aged 42 years

A433 Here lies the remains of (Abi) daughter of John & Ann Henshall of Astbury who departed

this life 24 Aug 1786 aged 24 years. Also Ann wife of the above said John Henshall who departed this life 25 Jan 1788 aged 72 years. Also the above said John Henshall who departed this life 31 Mar 1807 aged 88 years. Likewise Samuel Henshall their son who departed this life 11 Jul 1823 aged 68 years. Also of Ann wife of Sam Henshall who departed this life Jan 14 1824 aged 74 years. Also John son of Samuel & Ann Henshall who died Apr 11 1848 aged 55 years. Also Abi their daughter who died Sep 20 1855 aged 67 years.

B2 Jane late wife of John Harrison of Astbury buried ye 6 Nov 1704 B41 Here lie the remains of Peter Hilditch of Moss End in Smallwood who departed this life 27

Dec 1821 aged 72 years. Also Mary Hilditch relict of the above died Sep 5 1825 aged 75 years. Also Catherine Bradford of Congleton niece of the above Peter and Mary Hilditch who died Sep 14 1863 aged 67 years. Also Hannah Bradford sister to the above who died Sep 21 1867 aged 66 years. Also Elizabeth Ann Foden niece of the above C & H Bradford who died Jun 17 1872 aged 34 years.

B56 In memory of Mary Ellen daughter of John and Sarah Foden who died Jun 13 1870 aged 7

years B89 Sacred to the memory of Eliza daughter of Joseph and Mary Blackshaw of Congleton who

departed this life Jan 5 1826 aged 15 years. Also the above said Mary Blackshaw who departed this life Feb 6 1837 aged 69 years. Also the above Joseph Blackshaw who departed this life Jul 22 1838 aged 77 years. Also John their son of Marton who departed this life Feb 12 1843 aged 44 years. Also James their son died Jul 9 1868 aged 36 years. Also Hannah wife of the said James Blackshaw who died Jul 28 1862 aged 53 years. Also Martha their daughter who died Mar 20 1869 aged 18 years. Also Peter their son died May 27 1877 aged 33 years

B90 Sacred to the memory of William son of James & Margaret Amson who died 27 Aug 1807

aged 5 years. Also James their son who died 21 Feb 1808 aged 1 year and 4 months. Likewise William their son who died 13 Dec 1820 aged 4 years and 9 months. Also the aforesaid James Amson who died 26 Apr 1821 aged 41 years. Also Charles Amson their son died Jul 1 1828 aged 15 years. And of Margaret wife of James Henshall and daughter of the above who died Sep 16 1845 aged 27 years

B91 Sacred to the memory of Margaret the beloved wife of James Henshall of Congleton ???

??? ????. Also the aforesaid James Henshall who departed this life Nov 27 MDCCCLII aged 38 years. Also Margaret daughter of John & Alice Amson died Mar 29 MDCCCLIV aged 9 months. Also Joseph Amson who died Jan 5 1932 aged 87 years. Also Louisa Amson beloved wife of the above who died Sep 16 1932 aged 78 years

B108 Here lyeth the body of William Oakes late of Shanwick who was buried Nov 28 AD 1678.

Here also lyeth the body of Sarah widow and relict of John Harding late of Congleton gent who departed this life 13 June 1729 aged 57 years

B109 In loving memory of John Broadhurst died Dec 29 1891 aged 42 years. John Brereton died

Mar 28 1909 aged 59 years. Mary Foden died Jul 21 1922 aged 67 years. Ellen Brereton died Nov 11 1930 aged 78 years



B184 Here was interred the body of William Thorley late of Newbold Astbury he was laid here to rest 15 Feb 1765 aged 66 years. John the son of William and Ann Thorley departed this life 17 Jan 1762 aged 35 years. Also Ann wife of the above said William Thorley who departed this life Mar 31 1775 aged 87 years. Here also lieth the remains of John son of Samuel & Ann Skelland of Congleton who departed this life Apr 27 1821 aged 8 years

B290 In loving memory of William beloved husband of Sarah Pudley died Jan 5 1925 aged 64

years. Also Sarah Pudley died Jan 29 1940 aged 76 years. Also Mary Hannah beloved wife of Joseph Harding died Sep 13 1927 aged 42 years. Also Hannah Pedley died Dec 16 1916 aged 78 years

C21 Here lie interr’d the remains of Sarah wife of ???? Foden of Eaton who died Jul 16 17(.6)

aged 60 C35 Sacred to the memory of Ann Foden of Congleton who died Feb 21 1842 aged 61 years. Also

Ellen daughter of the above Ann Foden who died Oct 31 1844 aged 22 years. Also John Foden father of the above Ellen Foden who died 2 Jun 1857 aged 77 years. Hannah daughter of the above John and Ann Foden and widow of Charles Wareham of Congleton who died Jan 10 1890 aged 83 years.

C49 In memory of Hannah Foden wife of William Foden of Congleton Moss who departed this

life Sep 9 1801 aged 43 years. C65 Sacred to the memory of James son of William & Sarah Foden of Congleton who departed

this life Apr 14 1840 aged 14 months. Also Ann their daughter who departed this life May 3 1840 aged 10 years. Also Sarah wife of the said William Foden who departed this life Oct 4 1850 aged 43 years. Also Sarah their beloved daughter who died Apr 18 1859 aged 13 years.

C152 In loving memory of Ellen wife of George Henshall died Apr 7 1898 aged 60 years. Also the

above George Henshall died Sep 30 1898 aged 83 years. Also Ruth Wheeldon died Dec 6 1902 aged 74 years

C153 In memory of John Holland of Smallwood Mill who died Jun 15 1824 aged 70 years. Also

Elizabeth wife of the aforesaid John Holland who died Nov 9 1830 aged 70 years C209 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth the wife of Thomas Lucas of Buglawton who departed

this life Mar 6 1825 aged 28 years. Also the said Thomas Lucas who died Jan 5 1863 aged 72 years

C210 Sarah ye wife of Wm Lucas buryed Oct 8 1725 C231 In memory of Thomas Edward the infant son of Joseph and Mary Foden of Congleton who

died Apr 21 1835. Also Mary Jane daughter of the above who died Apr 12 1841 aged 4 years. Also of the abovenamed Joseph Foden who died Oct 4 1841 aged 30 years and of Mary his wife eldest daughter of John Jackson Esq who died Oct 30 1847 aged 39 years. Thomas Boden Jackson Foden Born Mar 21 1835 died Feb 7 1886 interred at Harpurhey Cemetary Dorothy Mabel daughter of Edwin and Kate Foden born Jul 4 1890 died Aug 24 1891.

C238 Sacred to the memory of Ann daughter of James & Fanny Thorley of this parish who died

May 5 1834 aged 15 years. Also the said James Thorley who departed this life May 30 1836 aged 42 years. Also Samuel Yates of Odd Rode who died Aug 7 1873 aged 72 years. Also Fanny relict of the above James Thorley & Samuel Yates who died Feb 9 1874 aged 77 years

C271 Sacred to the memory of Lenthall Coates, gentleman who departed this life 27 Oct 14 1851

in the 42nd year of his age. Kind, generous and noble by nature with a gifted and cultivated mind, he was both the love and admiration of his friends. Also Hannah wife of the above and daughter of John & Ann Harrison who died Apr 24 1873 aged 62 years. Also Ruth wife of John Thos Harrison who died Apr 4 1874 aged 59 years



C272 Sacred to the memory of Nancy the beloved wife of Charles Wareham of Congleton who departed this life Aug 15 1852 aged 63 years. Also in memory of Mary the beloved wife of Cleland Foden of Congleton, daughter of the aforesaid who died 19 Sep 1853 aged 25 years. Also Elizabeth wife of Henry Hammond and daughter of the above who died Jul 13 1867 aged 42 years. Also the aforesaid Charles Wareham who died Oct 14 1870 aged 77 years. Also Drusilla, daughter of Cleland and Mary Foden who died Aug 6 1881 aged 31 years

C279 Sacred to the memory of Edward Taylor of Smallwood who died Mar 3 1847 aged 69 years.

Also Mary Ann wife of Isaac Harding and daughter of the said Edward and Elizabeth Taylor who died May 21 1850 aged 21 years. Also Elizabeth Allen relict of the above Edward Taylor who died 14 Jan 1871 aged 73 years. Also Amos Taylor son of the said Mary Ann Harding who died May 30 1884 aged 35 years

C284 In hopes of a joyful & glorious resurrection to the life immortal the remains of Mary wife

of John Sherratt the elder of Buglawton were here deposited. She departed this life 7 Jul 1771 aged 77. Also here lieth the mortal remains of the aforesaid John Sherratt late of the parish of Stone who was interred 21 Aug 1784 aged 93 years. Mary daughter of Joseph & Hannah Sherratt of Astbury who died Jan 29 1859 aged 8 years. Also the said Joseph Sherratt who died May 17 1863 aged 39 years

C285 Harry Sherratt died 26 Apr 1920 aged 36 years. Ellen Sherratt died 4 May 1961 aged 76

years. Also Frank Sherratt died May 3 1977 aged 65 years. C319(a) Here lieth the body of Thomas Bayley son of John & Mary Bayley of Marton who

departed this life Jul 3 Anno Dini 1726 aged 53. Also Peter Lucas of Newbold Astbury who died Oct 3 1840 aged 71 years. Also Ann relict of the said Peter Lucas who died Dec 9 1840 aged 68 years. Also Philip Lucas their son died Mar 31 1848 aged 49

C319(b) Here also lyeth the body of John Bayley son of the foresaid Thomas & Isabel Bayley who

departed this life 9 May Anno Dom 1748 aged 35. Also Isabel the wife of Wm Lucas of Buglawton who departed this life 13 Oct 1752 and in the 67th year of her age. Also William Lucas was interred 26 Feb 1776 aged 90

C326 Here lieth the body of James Foden of Hulmewalfield who departed this life Novr 29 1819

aged 69 years. Also Sarah wife of the aforesaid James Foden who died Jun 9 1822 aged 61 years. Also Peter son of James and Mary Foden and grandson of the above who died Jan 4 1835 aged 10 months. Also Sarah their daughter who died Sep 29 1843 aged 15 years. Also Joseph their son who died Feb 11 1847 aged 4 years. Also John their son who died Jul 16 1858 aged 30 years. Also the said James Foden who died Dec 19 1865 aged 71 years. Also Sarah their daughter who died Aug 3 1873 aged 28 years. Also the said Mary Foden who died Feb 13 1874 aged 74 years.

C326U HIS. In loving memory of Nathan Foden died Nov 24 1927 aged 90 years “His End Was

Peace”. Also Samuel son of Samuel and May Foden died of wounds in France Apr 16 1918 aged 21 years. “He answered his country’s call”.

C338 Here lieth the mortal remains of Hannah wife of William Harrison of Congleton who

departed this life May 24 1794 in the 76th year of her age. Also the remains of the abovesaid William Harrison who departed this life Nov 8 1798 aged 78, being a high relation to the late Thomas Harrison of Chance Hall. Likewise Hannah wife of Thos Harrison son to the aforesaid who died Jan 27 1796 aged 50 years. Also the said Thomas Harrison died Apr 29 1823 aged 77 years. Also William son of the said Thomas & Hannah Harrison who died May 15 1848 aged 76 years. Also John Harrison who departed this life on 15 Sep 1854 in the 80th year of his age. Also Ann wife of the said John Harrison who died Nov 6 1876 aged 90 years

C342 Here lyeth the body of Thomas Harrison of Odd Rode who departed this life Mar 17 1707.

Here lieth the body of Martha the wife of Thomas Harrison of Chance Hall who departed this life 17 Dec 1751 and in the 59th year of her age. Also Thomas Harrison husband to the above Martha late of Odd Rode who departed this life Jan 5 1755 aged 62 years



C343 Here lieth the body of John ye son of Thomas & Elizabeth Harrison of Odd Rode who departed this life Dec 23 1709. Also Mary wife of John Harrison of Odd Rode died 21 Jul 1866 aged 71 years

C344 In memory of John Harrison who died Jan 18 1871 aged 73 years C345 Here lieth interred the body of Lea Foden of Hulmewalfield who dyed Jul 30 1735 aged 56.

Also the bodys of George, Ann & Randle, all children of the abovesd Lea Foden & Mary his wife who departed this life in ye 9th, 3 d & 17th year of there (sic) Ages 1729, 1730, 1731

C363 Here lieth the body of Randle Brownsword of Congleton Shoemaker who departed this life

Jan 23 Anno Dom 1734 aged 61. Also Lydia wife of the said Randle Brownsword died Feb 9 1750 aged 70 years. Also Mary the wife of Hugh Sherratt of Congleton died Feb 21 1750 aged 54

C435 In memory of W Harding the younger buried 16()2. Wm Poynton son of Wm Poynton

buryed 3 Jul 1660 C428 In memory of Joseph Blackshaw of Congleton who died Jul 18 1845 aged 28 years. Also

Sarah Blackshaw widow of the above who died Jun 23 1894 aged 77 years. Also Joseph Blackshaw son of the above who died Sep 19 1879 aged 35 years. Also Olive Helen daughter of Joseph and Sarah Ann Blackshaw who died Feb 10 1874 aged 7 mths. Also Hannah Elizabeth beloved wife of George Blackshaw who died Jun 29 1901 aged 54. Also the above George Blackshaw who died 20 Jan 1918 aged 77 years

C466 Ann wife of John Sherratt died Dec 22 1771 aged 65 C500 William Drakford of Movldy Streed was buried 5 Sep Ano Dom 1671. Thomas Pickford was

buried 20 Mar Ano Dom 1675 C587 Here lyeth the body of John Mountford who died 7 Jan 1725 aged 54. Here also lieth Ann

wife to the above said John Mountford who departed this life 24 Feb 1755 in the 84th year of her age. Thomas son of William and Mary Skelland died Aug 3 1805 aged 22 years

C663 Here lyeth the body of Jonathan Henshall who departed this life 6 Mar 1751 in the 34th

year of his age. Also John Steel was interred Jun 16 1767 aged 39 years. Also Phillip Henshall son of the said Jonathan Henshall who departed this life 17 Nov 1789 aged 42 years. Also Hannah Steel relict of the above said Jonathan Henshall and John Steel who died Jun 30 1790 aged 72 years

C664 Thomas Thorley aged 79 C665 In loving memory of Emma Mountford beloved wife of Simeon Mountford of Talke-oth-Hill

who died Jun 13 1916 aged 71 years. Her end was peace. Also Simeon Mountford beloved husband of the above who departed this life Oct 24 1922 aged 79 years. Peace perfect peace

C673 Here lyeth the remains of Nathan Holbrook gardener of Brownlow who was interred Aug 19

1774 aged 44. Also Nathaniel son to the above Nathan was interred Jan 17 1754 aged 19 years. James Holbrook son to the above Nathan was interred Feb 17 17 1754 aged 25. Also John son to the above Nathan was interred Feb 15 1754 aged 21. Also here lieth interrd the body of Ann wife of the above Nathan Holbrook who departed this life Sep 6 1777 aged 86. In loving memory of Mary daughter of George & Frances Foden who passed away Feb 28 1903 aged 34 years. George Foden died Aug 28 1917 aged 82. Frances his wife died Apr 9 1925 aged 83 years



Odd Rode All Saints -INDEX Blackshaw N196 Condliffe 3, 6, 9Xa, 16, 57, 58, 59A, 83, 855 Foden 307 Harden 699, 704 Harding 526, 725, 802, 803, 939, 1029, C30, C33 Henshall 164, N42 Holland 144, 176, 469, 801, 958,

1176, N247, WM Lucas 1339, N244 Mountford 13, 110 Phillips N37

Sherratt 129, 132, 134, 180, 1173,

1215, 1280 Thorley 61, 472, 590, 591, 592,

798, 799, 805, 1202, 1329, N248

Triner 309, N96, N241

-Transcriptions 3 Condliffe/Beech/Foxley (no stone) 6 Condliffe (no stone) 13 Davies/Mountford (no stone) 110 Mountford (no stone) 129 Sherratt (no stone) 132 Hilditch/Moody/Lunt/Tipper/Sherratt (no stone) 134 Dale/Sherratt (no stone) 180 Sherratt (no stone) 307 Foden (no stone) 526 Oakes/Harding (no stone) 699 Hardern (no stone) 704 In loving memory of Thomas Hardern of Lawton Heath, Betchton who died Oct 8 1907 aged

51 years. Also Eliza Ann his wife who died May 27 1907 aged 43 years. Peace perfect peace 725 Nathaniel Harding died Aug 26 1905 aged 27 years. Emma Harding daughter of the above

died Aug 25 1907 age 10 years. ‘Thy will be done’ 801 Holland (no stone) 802 Harding (no stone)



803 In memory of Lucy & William Harding of Hall Green 939 In loving memory of Albert Peter the beloved husband of Ellen Hankey of Snape Cottage

Lawton who passed away 11 May 1930 aged 53 years. Also Ellen beloved wife died 24 Aug 1968 aged 88 years. Reunited. Also Nellie Harding daughter of the above died 19 Oct 1987 aged 81 years. Also John Edgar Harding husband of the above died 17 Jul 1992 aged 88 years. Reunited

1029 In loving memory of Alfred beloved son of Harriet E & Maurice Harding who died 4 Oct

1951 aged 21 years. Also Harriet E Harding who died 27 Feb 1954 aged 61 years. Also the above Maurice E who died 29 Nov 1956 Reunited.

C30 In loving memory of Florrie Harding died 15 Sep 1996 aged 79 years a dearly loved Mam

and Nan of Matthew and Melissa Bee C33 A very special lady Margaret Harding 1937-1997. Loved and missed by so many. Forever in

our hearts.



Congleton St Peter -INDEX Condliffe P1, P3(2) Cox 103 Foden/Fodin 142, 193, 194, 271 Gee 189 Harding - Henshall 1, 255 Lucas P3

Pickford 173, P4 Potts 78, 284 Sherratt 175, 264-266, P5, P7

-Transcriptions 1 In memory of Thomas Read of Congleton who died Sep 3 1705 aged 32 years. Also William

son of the said Thomas and Mary Read who died in his infancy. Also Nancy daughter of James & Martha Henshall of Congleton who died in her infancy. Also Thomas their son who died Jul 1 1797 aged 13 years. Also the said Jane Henshall who departed this life Oct 7 1799 aged 32 years.Also Norah daughter of John & Ann Henshall died Jul 2 1809. Also John Henshall son of the aforesaid James & Martha Henshall who died Jan 11 1813 (Register 1815) aged 31 years (Register 34 years). Likewise Martha Booth who departed this life Aug 11 1823 aged 66 years. Also Sarah daughter of the aforesaid John & Ann Henshall who died Dec 13 1826 aged 19 years. And of the said Ann relict of James Duncalf who died Jan 22 1849 aged 68 years

103 Mary daughter of James & Alice Gibbons died Jun 18 1813 aged 25 years. Also Amy their

daughter and wife of William Charles Cox who died Nov 10 1813 aged 30 years and of Ellen their daughter wife of Robert Bridle of Daisybank who departed this life 4 Mar 1851 aged 59 years. Also of the said Robert Bridle husband of the above who died Nov 30 1874 aged 87 years. Also Peter Ullivero who died Jan 29 1875 aged 68 years

142 In hopes a joyful resurrection to eternal life through the mercy of Jesus Christ was

interred here body of Sarah wife of Randle Harrison of this borough who departed this life 25 Jul 1762 aged 55 years. Betty Fodin daughter of Thomas & Margaret Foden and niece (sic) to the above Sarah Harrison who died Feb 25 1825 aged 60.

173 In memory of Mary wife of Jesse Drakeford who died Sep 12 1839 aged 78 years. Also the

aforesaid Jesse Drakeford who died Jan 6 1847 aged 86 years. Also in memory of John Pickford Esquire Senior Magistrate of this Borough born at Chapel-en-le-Frith Jun 6 1801 died at his residence Chappel House Congleton Jan 19 1867. Also Helen daughter of Jesse and Mary Drakeford and wife of John Pickford Esq who died Feb 17 1848 aged 56 years

193 Here lies the remains of William Foden apothy who departed this life 21 Nov 1733 aged 30.

Also Elizabeth his wife who departed this life 15 Dec 1771 aged 69. And of Hannah the wife of John Bolshaw of this town draper who died Mar 15 1849 aged 47 years

194 Under this stone are deposited the remains of Thomas Foden who departed this life

****ember 23 1745 aged 60 years



271 Sacred to the memory of Samuel Johnson late clerk of the Old Silk Mill in this town to

Nathl Maxey Pallison (Pattison) Esqre 40 years and upwards he died Feb 21 1816 aged 79 years. Also Martha his wife died Aug 2 1817 aged 82 years. Also Charlotte wife of James Foden daughter of the above Samuel & Martha Johnson died Apr 19 1802 aged 32 years. Also William Johnson son of the above died Nov 23 1811 aged 32 years. Also Marey Johnson daughter of the above died Mar 20 1816 aged 58 years. Also James Johnson son of the above named Samuel & Martha Johnson who died Feb 24 1837 aged 66 years. Charles Foden son of James & Charlotte Foden who died Sep 2 1854 aged 64 years

P4 Pew Owners c 1840, Middle aisle.

Owner: Aldermen’s Wives. Occupiers: John Pickford. 3 sittings

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