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St.Mary's church yard was surveyed by
members of the Ilkeston and District Local History Society between June 1981
and June 1987.
For the purpose of the said survey the church yard was divided into the
following sections: A,B,C,D and D/a.
This page contains inscriptions from all the above with the exception of D/a
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Section A. Which lies
south of the church bordered by the Cantelupe Centre to its north, the
market Place by its west, by the church wall to its south and by a
footpath to its east.
 ASTLE. In affectionate remembrance of William Astle who departed this
life September 19th 1853 in his 43rd year. I shall not die but live. Psalm
CXVIII. 17.
ATHERLEY. In memory of Sarah the wife of Henry Atherley
who departed this life April 18th 1794 aged 70 years also Phillip their son
who departed this life Jany 28th 1794 aged XXXVII. Remember man as thou pass
by as thou are now so once was I as I am now so must thou be therefore
prepare to follow me.
ATTENBOROUGH. sacred to the memory of the late Mark Attenborough who
died May 1st 1859 in the 51st year of his age. In affectionate remembrance
of Alice wife of Mark Attenborough who died April 1st 1849 in the 49th year
of her age.
BAILEY (and ELLIS). Sacred to the memory of Gilbert Bailey who died
September 16th 1811 aged 37 years also Jane wife of the above who died Novr
18th 1849 aged 79 Sarah Ellis who died March 16th 1843 aged 38 years also
Elizabeth Ellis daughter of the above who died July 11th 1849 aged 21 years.
BOSTOCK. Sacred to the memory of Sarah Bostock the wife of
William Bostock who died August the 8th 1830 aged 77 years. Seek ye the Lord
while he may be found, call upon him while he is near. Isaiah chap 55 verse
6 and of William Bostock who died Feby 21st 1842 aged 90 years. The days of
our years are three score years and ten and if by reason of strength labour
and sorrow for it is soon cut off we fly away. Psalm XC verse 10.
BUCKLAND. Erected in remembrance of Ralph Buckland who
departed this mortal life on the 8th day of August 1812 aged 44 years
Elizabeth his wife who departed this mortal
life on the 22nd day of
September 1839 aged 67 years.
BURGIN-RICHARDSON. Here lies waiting the resurrection of them that
sleep in Jesus the body of Francis son of Francis & Rebekah Burgin
Richardson who died December the 5th 1794 aged 23 also John their son who
died November the 26th 1794 aged 11 likewise Mark their son who died March
the 25th 1795 aged 6 and of William their son who died November the 24th
1791 aged 5 Ann their daughter died November the 4th 1782 aged 2. They were
all of honest life loving neighbours free from strife sincere friends tender
brothers tis hard to find out many others we must not stay since heaven has
given the call but haste to him who has redeemed us all. Also of Francis
Burgin who died July 14th 1800 aged 63.
BURGIN-RICHARDSON. Sacred to the memory of James Burgin Richardson
who departed this life December the 30th 1833 aged 50 years. The way that
leads to endless rest perhaps thou ne'er hast trod but if thou wouldst be
truly blest prepare to meet thy God. Amos 4c 12v.
BURGIN-RICHARDSON. Here lieth the remains of Mary wife of Robert
Burgin Richardson who departed this this life June the 28th 1838 aged XXXV
years.
CARRIER. Sacred to the memory of Henry Carrier who departed this life
December 14th 1852 aged 73 years also Elizabeth wife of Henry Carrier who
died December 24th 1849 aged 71 years. This is a faithful saying and worthy
of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came unto the world to save sinners.
1st Tim 1,15.
COCKER. Sacred to the memory of Isaac son of John& Hannah Cocker of
this town who departed this life February 17th 1849 aged 68 years.
COCKER. Sacred to the memory of Sarah daughter of John & Hannah
Cocker of this town who departed this life August 1st 1827 age 48 years.
EVANS. Sacred to the memory of Ann daughter of George and Mary
Evans who died August 22nd 1815 aged 2 years and 8 months. Since God to take
my child thought fit I'll be content to part with it because I know his
heavenly grace will fit it for a better place.
EVANS. In loving memory of Elizabeth Evans born February 21st 1814
died March 20th 1895 In loving memory of Richard Evans who died June 21st
1887 aged 77 years also George Evans who died May 31 1835 aged 55 years also
Mary beloved wife of George Evans who died Jan 26 1856 aged 79 years.
GREGORY. Isaac - Sacred to the memory of Isaac Gregory born Oct 17th
1824 died 23rd ... 1888. The will of the Lord be done also of Sarah Gregory
of Gregory House Born October 24th 1822 died April 7th 1905.
HIGGITT. Erected in memory of Henry Higgitt of Ilkeston
Common who departed this life on the 23rd of May 1848 aged 88 years also in
memory of Catherine Higgitt wife of the above who died 2nd July 1853 aged
LXXXVIII years.
HIVES. Ann - In remembrance of Ann daughter of John & Dorothy Hives
and wife of Edwin Riley who died March 17th MDCCCXXXII in the 19th year of
her age. Thou'rt gone ah never to return dear object whom we long shall
mourn thie image on our hearts we bear for love has grow'd it deeply there.
HIVES. Ann - To the memory of Ann daughter of Thomas and Judith Hives
who departed this life December the 26th 1838 aged 10 months also in memory
of Ellen their daughter who departed this life November 22nd 1841 aged 15
months.
HIVES. In memory of John Hives who died April 28th 1834 aged 68 and
Dorothy Hives wife of the above who died May 7th 1845 aged 71 also George
and Elizth two of their children. Teach me the measure of my days thou maker
of my frame I would survey life's narrow space and learn how frail I am.
HIVES. Judith - Sacred to the memory of Judith wife of Thomas Hives
who departed this life July 10th 1847 aged 42 also of Elizabeth Beardsley
Hives daughter of the above who died Novr 2nd 1848 aged 14 years and 2
months. While friendship prompts the rising sigh O may this truth imprest
with awful power I too must die sink deep in every breast let this vain
world engage no more behold the gaping tomb it bids us seize the present
hour tomorrow death may come.
HUNT (and HIGGIT). To the memory of Ann Hunt the wife of Henry Hunt
and daughter of Henry and Catherine Higgit who died June 16th 1830 in the
41st year of her age. Weep not for me my parents dear nor children whom I
have left therefore prepare to follow me that you may all be blest.
LOWE. Created to perpetuate the memory of Chrisr Lowe
who died June 4th 1845 aged 66 years. He was a man of honest life a loving
neighbour free from strife a sincere friend a loving brother. Mary Lowe who
died October 17th 1835 aged 54 years. So good a wife so kind a mother she's
with the Lord I do not fear.
LOWE. Dedicated to the memory of Ann Lowe wife of John Lowe who
departed this life November the 5th 1834 aged 75 years.
LOWE. Dedicated to the memory of John Lowe who departed this
life the 15th of November 1807 in the 54th year of his age.
LOWE. Dedicated to the memory of John Lowe who departed this
life March the 16th 1837 aged LVI years.
MARSHALL. Sacred to the memory of Catherine relict of Thomas Marshal
of this place who died on the 10th of January 1867 aged 81 years. Sacred to
the memory of Mary daughter of Thomas &Catherine Marshall who died July 7th
1877 aged 61 years also Sarah Ann daughter of Robert & Ann Marshall who died
Novr 11th 1876 in her 16th year also Ctherine & Robert who died in their
infancy also William Marshall who died March 22nd 1864 aged 8 months and
Robert Marshall who died Septr
MOSS. In affectionate remembrance of John Moss who died
January 8th 1852 aged 54 years also Mary his widow who died July 13th 1856
aged 54 years. He that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live
and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. John XI 25 and 26.
MOXON. Sacred to the memory of of the Revd Richard Moxon (Curate of
this parish during Thirteen years) who departed this life April 1st 1836
aged 45 years. The Lord is my portion this tomb was erected by his sorrowing
parishioners as the last tribute of respect to their faithful minister.
ORRILL. In memory of Jonathon Orrill who died Febr 5th 1852 aged 70
years also Sarah wife of the above who died Decr 5th 1818 aged 63 years.
RILEY. In memory of Hannah the wife of Thomas Riley Junr
who was cut off as it were in a moment from the enjoyment and expectation of
this life in the 36th year of her age April 13th 1823.
RILEY. Sacred to the memory of John Riley who died July 14th 1852
aged 70 years and of Jane his wife who died in March 1824 aged 48 years.
SKEAVINGTON. Beneath this monitor of human instability rest the
remains of Rowland Skeavington who departed this life January the 23rd 1830
aged 24 years. My days on earth they were but few they wasted like the
morning dew when i could stay no longer here I left my wife and friends so
dear to the kind providence of heaven and died in hopes to be forgiven.
STRAW. Sacred to the memory of Ellen the wife of Wheatley Straw who
departed this life ... 1847 ... (damaged headstone)
STRAW. Sacred to the memory of William Straw who departed
this life the 4th of May 1810 aged 64 years. Blest be that hand divine which
gently laid my heart at rest beneath this humble shade then by the solemn
ties of friendship dear let no rude hand disturb my body here.
TAYLOR. Sacred to the memory of Hannah wife of John Taylor
of Little Hallam and daughter of the late John and Hannah Cocker of this
town who departed this life the 18th day of November MDCCCXXXVIII aged
LXVIII.
TAYLOR. Sacred to the memory of John Taylor of Little Hallam
who died December the 15th MDCCCXLIX aged LXXIX years.
TUNNICLIFFE. Beneath are deposited the remains of William Tunnicliffe
son of William and Mary Tunnicliffe of Brailsford in this County who was
parish clerk of this place during thirty one years and died on the XXIXTH of
December MDCCCXLIX aged sixty six years. Perhaps the world some fault in me
may see but is the world from imperfection free cast no reflections on my
silent dust none has that right except it be just. Also near this place
lieth the body of Sarah Tunnilcliffe wife of the above and daughter of
Samuel and Mary Stevens of Stanley who died on the XIXth day of December
MDCCCXXXIV aged fifty one years. I was with pain long time opprest which
wore my strength away but hope for that eternal rest which never will decay.
TURNER. Susan Turner died March 19th 1834 aged 6 months Godfrey
Turner died Nov 24th 1835 aged 8 months.
WILSON. Sacred to the memory of Ann daughter of James
and Mary Wilson who died April the 28th 1831 aged 18 years also Mary their
daughter died June the 28th 1832 aged 13 years. Young people all prepare to
die since life is short and death is nigh repent in time make no delay we in
our youth was call'd away.
WILSON. Sacred to the memory of Ann Wilson spinster of
Lenton sister of James Wilson of this town who departed this life January
the 13th 1842 aged LXIII years.
WILSON. Sacred to the memory of James Wilson who died April
17th 1849 aged LXXVII years.
WILSON. Sacred to the memory of William Wilson Musician son of
James & Mary Wilson who died December 28th 1835 aged 25 years. Be ye also
ready. Matthew XXIVc 44v. The night cometh when no man can work. John IXc
4v. Also in memory of James son of the above James and Mary Wilson who died
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Section B.
Which lies south-east of the church
bordered by Section A, the Cantelupe Centre and a footpath to its south-west
and west side and by the churchyard wall to its east.
 BAILEY - In memory of Samuel Bailey who died Sept 12th 1858 aged
58 years.
BAKER - In memory of Millicent daughter of Thomas and Phebe Baker
died August 24 1836 aged 10 months.
BARKER - In memory of William Barker who departed this life Nov 11
1887 aged 57 years. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.
John Ch1 v 7 also Mary Barker mother of the above who died April 9th 1890
aged 77 years. Them which also sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. Also
Aaron Barker son of the above William Barker who died Dec 21st 1891 aged 26
years.
BEALEY - Here lie expecting the second coming of our Saviour Christ
Jesus the remains of Elizabeth Bealey daughter of Samuel & Dorothy Bealey
who died the 13th of August 1801 aged 23 years. Lo here my body lies till
the last trump shall sound when Christ shall bid it rise from underneath the
ground then to its peaceful rest my weary soul shall fly to be forever blest
with God above the sky.
BEARDSLEY - Sacred to the memory of Ann wife of Elijah Beardsley who
died March 18th 1855 aged 38 years. Farewell dear husband I am gone before
my love for you can be no more no grief nor sorrow for me take but love my
children for my sake.
BENNETT - The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the
name of the Lord Job 1 v XXI Here rest till the completion of the redeemers
promise, the body of William Bennett who departed this life May 3rd 1825 in
the 45th year of his age also Elizabeth the wife of William Bennett whose
sublunary destiny ended May 29th 1817 aged 35 years. The way that leads to
endless rest perhaps thou nev'r hast trod but if thou wouldst be truly blest
prepare to meet thy God. Amos 4c ver 12.
BENNETT - In memory of William Bennett who departed this life
September 1st 1852 aged XLIX years. My days on earth were but few they
wasted like the morning dew when I could stay no longer here I left my wife
and children dear to the kind providence of Heaven and died in hopes of
being forgiven.
BUCKLAND - Sacred to the memory of John Buckland who departed this
life the 16th of January 1803 in the 72nd year of his age. Welcome thou
silent bed of rest long have I with'd with thee to be more than a soft and
downey one or grandeur of monarchy.
BRENTNALL - In memory of John Brentnall who departed this life
February 2nd 1848 aged 68 years. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the
death of his saints. Psm CXVI 15.
BURGIN-RICHARDSON - In loving memory of Samuel the beloved husband of
Jessie and son of the late Isaac and Sarah Burgin Richardson who died June
24 1886 aged 35 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Also of
Sarah Burgin Richardson who died July 15th 1896 in her 76th year.
CLAYWORTH - Sacred to the memory of Hannah relict of John Clayworth
who departed this life December 10th 1834 aged 81 years. Blessed are the
dead which die in the Lord.
DAYKIN (and TURNER) - In memory of Elizabeth wife of John Daykin and
only daughter of Joseph and Martha Turner who died 11 March 1850 aged 43
years.
EBSWORTH - In memory of Olympia Marianne eldest daughter of the Rev
George Searle Ebsworth M.A. vicar of Ilkeston and Sarah Mary Ann his wife
born 8th January 1851 died June 15th 1851. Jesus said suffer the little
Children to come unto me.
EVANS - Feb 11th 1907 Edward Muirhead Evans Priest Vicar of Ilkeston
1887-1907 R.I.P. also in loving memory of his wife Sarah Louisa who passed
into higher life April 11th 1930 aged 79 years. Well done good and faithful
servant enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. St. Matt 25.21. Father in thy
gracious keeping leave me now thy servant sleeping.
EVANS - In loving memory of George Evans who died Dec 28th 1870 aged
63 years also Diana his wife who died Sep 8th 1885 aged 77 years also Martha
their daughter who died Feb 13th 1889 aged 60 years.
EVANS - Sacred to the memory of Maria daughter of George and Diana
Evans who departed this life November 10th 1845 aged 2 years and 6 months
and of Clara their daughter who died Nov 12th 1845 aged 5 months also in
memory of Maryann daughter of George and Diana Evans who departed this life
November 14th 1845 aged 6 years. Lament not friends at this our early fate
there's nothing certain in this earthly state by God's command we're only
gone before to wait your landing on this blissful shore.
FLETCHER - In affectionate remembrance of Sarah the beloved wife of
Joseph Fletcher who departed this life Novr 29th 1887 aged 75 years. Her end
was peace. Also in loving remembrance of Joseph the beloved husband of Sarah
Fletcher who died March 1st 1901 aged 84 years.
GREEN - Erected to perpetuate the memory of George Green who departed
this life June 4th 1844 aged 67 years. Prepare to meet thy God. Amos IVc
12v. Interred in the adjoining cemetery are the remains of John Green son of
the above died Oct 25th 1887 aged 74 years also those of Ann his wife aged
73 years R.I.P. Sacred to the memory of Sarah wife of George Green who
departed this life April 5th 1842 aged 67 years. My flesh and my heart
faileth but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. Psalm
73XXVI also to the memory of George Green (son of the above) who died Novr
1st 1836 aged 30 years.
GREEN - In memory of Sarah daughter of George and Sarah Green who
departed this life August the 30th 1844 aged 33 years. By sudden death I'm
snatched away death scarcely left me time to say the Lord have mercy on my
soul so absolute is his con... reflect while this my grave you see the next
thats made might be for thee.
GREGORY - In memory of Eileen Gregory daughter of William and Alice
Gregory who died on the 30th day of January MDCCCXXXIX aged 3 years and 3
months. Sweet babe by death's cold hand in early bloom torn from thy
mother's bosom to the tomb while o'er thy grave thy loving parents bend they
trust their child has found a better friend.
GREGORY - Sacred to the memory of Esther Gregory the wife of John
Gregory who departed this life October the 11th 1835 aged 61 tears. The best
of wives this grave encloses here a loving mother to her children dear great
was our loss but her eternal gain i hope we all in heaven shall meet again.
Also in memory of John Gregory who died February 20th 1856 aged 88 years. A
father kind a husband dear a loving friend lies buried here he liv'd in love
and died in peace we hope his joys will never cease.
HUNT - Sacred to the memory of Martha daughter of Henry and Ann Hunt
who departed this life November the 5th 1829 aged 12 years. Young people all
prepare to die since life is short and death is nigh repent in time make no
delay I in my youth was call'd away.
HUTCHINSON - No other information on headstone.
JACKSON - To the memory of Isabella daughter of William and Anna
Joanna Jackson who departed this life August 27th 1806 aged 14 years.
JACKSON - Dediscated to the memory of Sarah Jackson daughter of the
late William and Anna Joanna Jackson who departed this life June the 30th
1812 aged 23 years Likewise at the back of the stone lieth deposited the
remains of Ann Jackson daughter of the above William and Anna Joanna Jackson
who died December the 22nd 1812 aged 26 years.
JACKSON - To the memory of William Jackson who departed this life the
19th of November in the year of Our Lord 1811 aged 63 years. To the memory
of Ann Joanna the wife of William Jackson who departed this life March 25th
1809 aged 57 years. A virtuous wife and a mother dear a loving sister and a
friend sincere death can't disjoin what Christ hath joined in love life
leads to death and death to life above.
KNIGHTON - Sacred to the memory of Mary wife of Joseph Knighton of
Cotmanhay who departed this life January 23rd 1833 aged LVII years. Ye know
not what shall be on the morrow for what is your life it is even a vapour
that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away. James IVc 14v
LEE - Sacred to the memory of Alice the wife of John Lee who departed
this life the 28th of December 1810 aged 52 years also near this place lies
4 of their children who died in infancy. A loving wife this grave incloses a
tender mother of her children dear great was our loss but her eternal gain
with joy in Christ we hope to meet again.
MARSHALL - In memory of Catherine daughter of Thomas and Catherine
Marshall who died Feb 13th 1837 aged 6 years.
MARSHALL - Erected to the memory of Lydia daughter of Thomas and
Catherine Marshall who departed this life March 3rd 1836 aged XXII years.
Let no tears of sorrow be dear relations shed for me tho' my earthly life is
gone I have found an heavenly one.
RIGLEY (and WALKER) - Erected in remembrance of Elizabeth wife of
William Rigley and daughter of Robert and Martha Walker of West Hallam who
departed this life June 13th 1817 aged 37 years. Let me sleep and death
convey (O God) forever more my spirit home to Canaan's happy shore.
RILEY - In memory of Edwin son of Thomas and Hannah Riley who died
August X MDCCCLII aged XLI years.
RILEY - In memory of Sarah daughter of Thomas and Sarah Riley who
departed this life December 23rd 1816 aged 19 years. Why do we mourn
departing freinds or shake at deaths alarms tis but the voice that Jesus
sends to call us to his arms.
RILEY (and CHRITCHLEY) - In memory of Sarah the wife of Thomas Riley
and daughter of William and Sarah Chritchley of Mapperley who departed this
life May the 10th 1821 aged 59 years. A tender mother and a loving wife.
ROE - Beneath rest the remains of John Roe of Cotmanhay who departed
this life the 13th of February 1805 aged 48 years. Stop passengers and drop
a tear twas sin alas that brought me here but Christ will raise me up again
free from death and free from pain what faults you've seen in me take care
to shun pray look at home there's something to be done.
SANDERS - In memory of William son of William and Ann Sanders died
August 6th 1793 aged 1 year also Sarah their daughter she died July 31st
1793 aged 4 years. Mourn not for us nor us lament for unto you we were but
lent our years on earth they were but few and wasted like the morning dew
when from this life we summoned were leaving a father and a mother dear to
the kind providence of Heav'n and lived in hope to be forgiven.
SHAW - In loving memory of John Shaw born September 2nd 1843 died May
9th 1899. In the midst of life we are in death. Jane the beloved wife of
John Shaw who died March 14th 1886 in the 44th year of her age. He giveth
his beloved sleep.
SISSON - In affectionate remembrance of Robert Sisson who
departed this life July 6th 1860 aged 68 years. In affectionate remembrance
of Emma daughter of Robert and Fanny Sisson who died September 19th 1861
aged 20 years. But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for
our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his
stripes we are healed. Isiaiah 53 c 5 v.
SMALL - sacred to the memory of Lambert Small born at Horsingham in
Wiltshire and died at Ilkeston on the 2nd February 1834 aged 72 years
and of Elizabeth Small relict of the above who died December 16th 1834 aged
67 years.
SMITH (and LOWE) - In memory of Elizabeth wife of William Smith and
daughter of Christopher and Mary Lowe who died on the XIXth day of July
MDCCCXLVI in the XXXIInd year of her age also of Richard Smith their son who
died in infancy.
SMITH - Sacred to the memory of James Smith who by an unfortunate
casualty met his death October 17th 1841 aged 49 years. He shall return no
more to his house neither shall his place know him any more. Job chap VII
verse 10 also of Ann Smith daughter of James and Elizabeth Smith who
departed this life May the 17th 1842 aged 19 years.
SMITH - In affectionate remembrance of Mary Jane daughter of
Levi and Elizth Smith who died June 15th 1857 ages 5 months. This lovely bud
so young and fair call'd hence by early doom just came to show how sweet a
flower in paradise would bloom.
SMITH - In memory of Thomas son of William and Nelly Smith who
departed this life September the 10th 1796 aged 15 years and of Nelly
daughter of William and Nelly Smith who departed this life August the 29th
1796 aged 15 years.
STRAW - Sacred to the memory of Charles Straw son of William and
Hannah Straw who departed this life October 30th 1800 aged 10 years. Mourn
not dear friends for my untimely death the loss is small in losing of my
breath my miseries and woes I see no more for dying makes me happier than
before.
STRAW - Sacred to the memory of Hannah wife of William Straw who died
March 7th 1808 aged 62 years. The best of wives this grave incloses here a
tender mother and a friend sincere our loss is great but her eternal gain
with joy in Christ we hope to meet again.
TRUEMAN - Sacred to the memory of Francis Trueman who departed this
life June 19th 1774 aged 42 years leaving a widow four sons and three
daughters to lament their loss. God so loved the world that he gave his only
begotten son that whosever believeth in him should not perish but have
everlasting life. Also Sarah the beloved wife of Francis Trueman who died
Octr 12th 1818 aged 82 years. Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour
as ye think not the son of man cometh.
TRUEMAN - In affectionate remembrance of Keziah daughter of William
and Mary Trueman who died Jany 11th 1858 aged 3 years and 8 months. Suffer
the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the
Kingdom of Heaven Mark 10 v14.
TURTON - Near this place lieth the remains of Ann Elizabeth daughter of
Joseph and Rosanna Turton who departed this life January the 21st 1843 aged
one year and 8 months. Jesus said suffer the little children to come unto me
and forbid them not such is the kingdom of Heaven. Erected in memory of
Joseph son of Joseph and Rosanna Turton who departed this life August the
24th 1848 aged two years and three months. Here lies a little mortal boy a
fathers and a mothers joy to God above his spirits flown with Christ is his
eternal home.
WADE - Sacred to the memory of Joseph son of Robert and Mary Wade a
youth of gentle and amiable manners he departed this life deservedly
lamented by all his friends and acquaintances March 20th 1807 in the
eighteenth year of his age. Farewell kind youth to all my friends most dear
who will remember thee while here we stay trusting when summon'd hence to
meet thee where no sorrows dwell nor death can take away. Also James who
died in his infancy.
WALLS (also MARSHALL) - Sacred to the memory of Anna Joanna Jackson
wife of William Walls and daughter of Thomas and Catherine Marshall of this
place who died Feb 16th 1888 aged 71 years. Sacred to the memory of Thomas
Marshall who departed this life August 3rd MDCCCXXLXV aged 59 years.
Section C.
Which lies immediately east of the chancel bordered to its south by section
B, by the church wall to its east and by a footpath by its north.
BLAKE-NORMAN - Eleanor Gertrude daughter of George Blake and Sarah
Norman died June 5th 1848 aged 18 months Sarah Jane died Decr 28th 1857 in
her 14th year Everard Norman born Augst 27th 1851 died Augst 9th 1857.
Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many and unto them that look for
him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Hebrew chap
9 ver 28. Cecil Mompeson died June 21st 1858 aged 16 months Arthur Norman
born Sepr 15th 1861 died March 30th 1862 Marian Norman born Augt 19th 1864
died July 12th 1866 George Blake Norman born March 5th 1800 died Feb 1st
1877. In peace and in Christ Sarah Norman died Novr 22nd 1880 aged 59 years.
BYRCH - The Revd Matthew Byrch minister of this parish died March the
19th 1747 aged 65 also Margaret his wife died April 26 1766 aged 76.
 COCKER - Here lieth the body of Elizabeth Cocker wife of John Cocker
who departed this life June the 27th 1776 in the 69th year of her age.
COCKER - sacred to the memory of Elizabeth daughter of John and
Hannah Cocker of this town who departed this life February 9th 1837 aged 73
years.
COCKER - In memory of Hannah Cocker wife of John Cocker who departed
this life August 6th 1814 aged 73 years.
COCKER - In memory of Humphrey Cocker who departed this life the 25th
December 1812 in the 70th year of his age.
COCKER - In memory of Isaac Cocker who departed this life the 24th
July 1813 in the 68th year of his age.
COCKER - In memory of John Cocker who departed this life December
21st 1792 in the 60th year of his age.
(above - part of Section C and the Cocker family plot beneath the
east window)
COCKER - Sacred to the memory of John son of John and Hannah Cocker
of this town who departed this life June 27th 1840 aged 72 years.
COCKER - Here lies the body of Joseph Cocker son of John and
Elizabeth Cocker who departed this life June ye 23rd 1768 in the 28 year of
his age. Father I give my spirit up and trust it in thine hand my dying
flesh shall rest in hope and rise to thy command.
COCKER - In memory of Joseph Cocker who died the 13th of
December 1818 aged 53.
COCKER - In memory of Martha the wife of Samuel Cocker who died May
21st 1786 aged 69 years. God takes the good too good on earth to stay.
COCKER - sacred to the memory of Martha daughter of John and Hannah
Cocker of this town who departed this life July 19th 1834 aged 59 years.
COCKER - Here lieth the body of Mary Cocker daughter of John and
Elizabeth Cocker who departed this life Decr the 23rd 1778 in the 43rd year
of her age.
COCKER - sacred to the memory of Mary daughter of John and Hannah
Cocker of this town who departed this life March 31st 1832 aged 55 years.
COCKER - In memory of Samuel Cocker who departed this life October
21st A.D. 1783 in the 53rd year of his age.
COCKER - In memory of Samuel Cocker son of John and Hannah
Cocker who departed this life February 15th 1815 aged 53 years.
DAFT - In memory of Eleanor wife of Frederick Daft who died
August XXI MDCCCXLIX.
FLINT - To the memory of Catherine the daughter of John and Mary
Flint of Nottingham who died March the 17th 1786 in the 15th year of her
age.
GREEN (and DERBYSHIRE)- In loving memory of Sarah relict of William
Green who afterwards married Patrick Derbyshire and died 5th September 1880
in her 78th year.
GREEN - To the memory of William Green who by unfortunate casualty
met his death on the 27th day of December 1828 aged 27 years. Farewell my
freinds and all my kindred dear and thou my partner in this world of care
one sudden stroke hath sever'd me from you nor time allow'd to bid one last
adieu yet hush be still nor ever dare repine but to a gracious providence
resign your lives your all on earth so shall it be well with your souls to
all eternity.
HOBSON - Here lie the remains of Millicent wife of Matthew Hobson
Senr of this parish who died 13th November 1825 aged 39 years. Here lie the
remains of Matthew Hobson Senr of this parish who died 29th August 1835 aged
75 years. Our hope is in Christ.
JAMES - Trinitati Gloria Sempiterna Sacred to the memory of William
James whose sublunary destiny ended the 7th of March 1814 aged 59 years.
Remember man when passing by as thou art now so once was I as I am now so
you must be therefore prepare to follow me. Also to the memory of Rebekah
the wife of William James who entered on eternity the 21st of April 1824
aged 61 years. Farewell vain world as thou hast been to me dust an a shadow
those I leave with thee the unseen vital substance I commit to him thats
substance life, light, love to it the leaves and fruit are drop'd for soil
and seed Heavens heirs to generate to heal and feed them also thou wilt
flatter and molest but i shall not keep them from everlasting rest.
KIRKBY - sacred to the memory of Frances wife of Samuel Kirkby who
died March 28th 1844 aged LXX years. In hopes to rise amongst the just I lay
my body down in dust death is a debt we all must pay consider then thy dying
day also in memory of Samuel Kirkby who died March 19th 1855 aged 72 years.
KIRKBY - In memory of Francis Kirkby who departed this life February
the 22nd 1812 aged 75 years. Remember friends that you must die and into
dust soon fall to sow in tears and reap in joy is what i wish you all. In
memory of Mary the wife of Francis Kirkby who departed this life January the
7th 1811 aged 60 years. Affliction sore long time I bore Physicians were in
van till God did please to give me ease and rid me of my pain.
NASH-EYRE - Frances wife of the Rev J.F.N. Eyre L.L.D. died Aug 20
1878 aged 48. also the Revd John Francis Nash Eyre for thirteen years vicar
of this parish who died Dec 26th 1886 aged 59 years. Lo I am with you always
even unto the end. Matt XXVIII 20.
The above inscriptions are placed on a slab of Purbeck marble once part of
the tomb of William de Cantelupe died 1308/9.
POTTER - Gladys Lillian Potter who died Sunday 20 1889 aged 85
years.
RIMMINGTON - Here lie in hope of a blessed immortality the remains of
Thos Rimmington who departed this life March the 10th 1798 aged 26 years. My
God did call me hence away on me no longer could he stay he took me from my
bosom friend his peace to me he may extend my love for you was most sincere
and for your sake my child so dear all in my power I did for you so love ...
child I bid adieu.
SIMPSON - In memory of Job Nightingale Simpson son of John and Sarah
Simpson who departed this life the 20th of October 1813 aged 4 years. Short
as my infant day has been they much resemble thine they no longer date when
past and gone still seem as short as mine.
SIMPSON - In memory of Joseph Simpson who departed this life
the 12th of May 1812 in the 71st year of his age. Afflictions sore long time
I bore all human help was vain till God did please for death to seize and
ease me of my pain.
SIMPSON - In memory of Mary Simpson who entered into eternity
December 30th 1806 aged 73 years. I know that Christ has power to love
therefore this my advice instead of weeping o'er my grave that all my
friends rejoice.
SIMPSON - To the memory of Sarah wife of Joseph Simpson who departed
this life the 1st of June 1802 aged 72 years. My dear do not for me complain
we only part to meet again (rest of headstone buried).
Section D. Which lies to the north side of the church.
 ATTENBOROUGH - Beneath are deposited the remains of Alice
daughter of Mark and Alice Attenborough of this town who departed this life
December 10th 1835 aged 4 months and of Ann their daughter who died May 17th
1840 aged 2 years Jesus said suffer the little children to come unto me and
forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God. Luke CXXVIII.
ATTENBOROUGH - To the memory of Alice daughter if Isaac and Sarah
Attenborough who departed this life November 3rd 1836 aged 15 months
ATTENBOROUGH - To the memory of Jane daughter of Isaac and Sarah
Attenborough who died April 8th 1853 aged 3 years 10 months. Suffer little
children to come unto me and forbid them not for such is the kingdom of God
also of Sarah their daughter who died Sept V MDCCCLVIII aged XV months.
BALL - In memory of Helen Ball who died Sep 6th aged 31 years. Be ye
also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh. Math
24thv.
BALL - In memory of William Ball who died May 13th 1859 aged 49
years. Go home dear friends and shed no tears I must lie here till Christ
appears and at his coming I hope to have a joyful rising from my grave.
BEARDSLEY - sacred to the memory of Eliza wife of Soloman Beardsley
and youngest daughter of William and Rhoda Mellor who departed this life Dec
14 1808 aged 29 years.
BIRCUMSHAW - To the memory of Jabesh Bircumshaw who died 11th July
1810 aged 32 years.
BURGIN-RICHARDSON - sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Burgin
Richardson who departed this life April 8th 1857 aged 73 years.
CHADWICK - In memory of James Chadwick who departed this life the 2nd
of May 1822 in the 91st year of his age also of Sarah his wife who entered
on eternity September 14th 1796 aged 72 years. When the archangels awful
trumph shall sound to call the dead inhum'd within the ground then may they
rise to hear the judge say come ye bless'd of my father 'tis well done.
CHADWICK - Here lieth the remains of Samuel Chadwick who departed
this life 10th March 1783 aged 78 years.
COPE - sacred to the memory of John Cope who departed this life
January 18th 1859 aged 67 years also Ann Cope his wife who died Sept 16th
1870 aged 73 years.
CRITCH - In memory of Jonas Critch who died June 15 1826 aged 26
years. Death like an overflowing stream sweeps us away our lifes a dream and
empty tale a morning flower cut down and withered in an hour a sudden change
I in a moment fell and had not time to bid my friends farewell reader repent
in time make no delay lest you like me be called away.
CRITCHLOW - Sacred to the memory of Thomas Critchlow (late
churchwarden of this parish during forty years) who departed this life
September 4 1839 aged 78 years and also of Ann Critchlow his wife who died
March 22 1836 aged 76 years.
ELEY - sacred to the memory of Richard Eley September the 23rd in the
Christian Era 1799 aged 46 years.
GREGORY - Here lieth the body of John Gregory who departed this life
June ... in the year of the Lord 1777 aged 26 years. All mortals ... some
more ...to all is ... and is ... time or accident also Mary wife of the
above John Gregory who departed this life May the 22 in the year of our Lord
1777 aged 25 years.
HAWLEY - Sacred to the memory of John Hawley who died Feby 3rd 1804
in the 58th year of his age also Phebe the wife of John Hawley who departed
this life on the 6th of June 1820 aged 74 years. Remember man as thou past
by as thou art now so once was I as I am now so must thou be therefore
prepare to follow me.
HENSHAW - sacred to the memory of Willm Henshaw whose vital spark of
life was extinguished April 24 1822. Condemned to hopes delusive mine as on
we toil from day to day by sudden blasts or so decline our social comforts
drop away.
HOLE - Here lieth the body of Henry Hole who departed this life
December 16 1796 aged 73 years.
HOLE - Here lie the remains of Mary Hole widow of Henry Hole who
departed this life Sept 14 1800 aged 88.
HORSLEY - Sacred to the memory of Ann Dorothy Horsley who died
November 10th 1861 aged 72 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord. Rev 14c 13v
KITCHEN - Here lieth the body of Ann daughter of Thomas and Constance
Kitchen who departed this life April 27 1847 aged 32 years also near this
place rest the remains of Thomas Francis Wright who died Sept 20 1846 aged
13 years.
KITCHEN - sacred to the memory of Charlotte the youngest and beloved
daughter of Thomas and Constance Kitchen who departed this life Jan 18 1841
in the twenty third year of her age. Farewell lov'd parents of my youthful
breast now past are the roach of sorrow to molest who can forget thy
tenderness so kind I still have much to bring it to my mind farewell dear
sister till we meet again in that blest kingdom when our Saviour reigns.
KITCHEN - Here lie the mortal remains of Thomas Kitchen
his sublunary destiny ended the 9th October 1818 aged 45 years also Mary
daughter of Thomas and Constance Kitchen who departed this life 12 May 1824
aged 12 years and of William son of the above he departed this life 12
August 1824 aged 21 years. When Christ calls me I must attend death takes me
from my mother and friends my sister dear I leave behind all earthly joys
are like the wind.
KNIGHTON - Sacred to the memory of Joseph Knighton of Cotmanhay who
died March 27th 1812 aged 49 years.
KNIGHTON - Sacred to the memory of Sarah the wife of Joseph
Knighton who departed this life August the 25th 1800 aged 34 years.
LACEY - To the memory of William Lacey who departed this life March
the 21st 1852 aged 73 years. I was with pain long time opprest which bore my
strength away but hope for that eternal rest which never will decay. Sacred
to the memory of Elizabeth Lacey who died December the 31st 1836 aged 83
years. She was ... but words are wanting to say what think what a wife and
mother should be and she was that.
LATHAM - sacred to the memory of Catherine daughter of Henry and Mary
Latham who departed this life on the 15th day of MAY 1831 aged 19 years also
of Elizabeth their daughter who died December 12th 1831 aged 20 years.
LAWSON - In memory of Aaron Lawson Mariner late of Ruston Parva
Yorkshire died Dec 7th 1858 aged 66 years.
LONGDON - Sacred to the memory of William Longdon of Cotmanhay farmer
Sergeant of the East Derbyshire Yeomanry Cavalry and many years Guardian of
the Poor Collector and Assessor of Taxes and Constable for the parish of
Ilkeston in his death hastened by his unremitting exertions his afflicted
widow has lost a kind husband the Shipley Troop, a trusty yeoman the parish
of Ilkeston, an invaluable officer and the whole neighbourhood a conservator
of the peace whose name was a terror to evildoers he died on the 17th May
1827 in the 42nd year of his age and was buried here with military honours
his numerous friends have caused this monument to be erected as a testimony
of their esteem.
MASON - In memory of Jabez Mason who entered into rest September 4th
1819 aged 82 years and of Mary Mason his wife who fell asleep in Jesus
February ... 1827 aged 79 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
MASON - In memory of Mary the wife of Moses Mason who departed this
life February 11th 1816 aged 28 years. One thing is needful and Mary chose
that good part. Luke 10, 42. also Moses Mason who departed this life June
17th 1848 aged 59 years. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of
his saints.
MASON - In affectionate remembrance of the late Sarah Mason who
departed this life August 26th 1861 aged 70 years. Blessed are the dead that
die in the Lord.
MARRIOTT (and KITCHEN)- Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Marriott
who departed this life Jan 24 1827 in the 22nd year of her age also Frances
Wright who departed this life Aug 25 1836 in the 28th year of her age
daughters of Thomas and Constance Kitchen.
MORRIS (and CARRINGTON)- Sacred to the memory of Esther daughter of
Samuel and Hannah Morris who departed this life January 11th 1828 aged 14
years. Would you attempt her happy soul to stay or wish this earth yet
longer were her home while joyful angels beckon her away and her blest Jesus
bids her spirit come. Jemima daughter of John and Hannah Carrington died
April 4th 1856 aged 5 years and 3 months.
MORRIS - Sacred to the memory of Samuel Morris who departed this life
December the 4th 1846 aged LXX years. This truth be prov'd in ev'ry path he
trod an honest man's the noblest work of God also in memory of Hannah Morris
(wife of the above) who died Feby the 10th 1840 in the LXIInd year of her
age. Afflictions sore long time I bore physicians were in vain but in the
end death was my friend and eas'd me of my pain.
MOSS - Beneath lie the remains of Emma wife of John Moss who died
February 9th 1859 aged 36 years also Hannah Moss who died June 27th 1856
aged 17 years also of Sarah.
NOON - Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be
like his. (Numbers 23 verse 10) Sacred to the memory of Hannah the wife of
Samuel Noon Senior (Framesmith of Ilkeston) and daughter of James and Phebe
Lang Surveyor of Excise at the above place who departed this life the 21
July 1794 aged about 21 years. I long to reach the happy shore of
everlasting peace where threatening tempests rise no more there sin itself
shall cease.
PREIERAR - In memory of Elizabeth wife of Mordecai Perierar and
daughter of George and Elizabeth Palmer she died July 6th 1800 aged 27
years. In memory of Elizabeth wife of George Palmer she died October 13th
Anno Dommini 1804 aged 62 years. Our flesh lies slumbering in the ground
till the last trumpets cheerful sound and in our Saviours image rife ...
(rest is buried.
PICKERING - In affectionate remembrance of William son of Francis and
Mary Ann Pickering who died April 7th 1858 aged 6 years also of Fanny
daughter of the above who died Novr 27th 1857 aged 18 months. Sleep on dear
children sleep within your peaceful toom why should your parents weep since
God hath call'd you home.
POTTER - Here lieth the body of Thomas Potter who departed this life
November XXVII MDCCCXX aged LXXI years also of William Potter who departed
this life November XVIII MDCCCXXII aged LXXIX years and of Thomas Potter of
Spring Gardens son of the above Thomas Potter who departed this life May
XXIV MDCCCXLVIII aged LVII years. Reader cast thine eye around thee attend
to the chronicles of mortality then let reflection prepare thee for
eternity.
ROBERTS - Beneath are deposited the remains of Joseph Roberts who
departed this life the 13 of July 1779 aged 55 years also here lies the
remains of Sarah the wife of Joseph Roberts she departed this life the 14th
of February 1803 aged 79 years.
ROBINSON - sacred to the memory of John son of William and Ann
Robinson who died Sep 20th 1829 aged 26 years. Remember man as thou past by
as thou art now so once was I as I am now so must thou be therefore prepare
to follow me also of Ann wife of William Robinson who died April 18th 1830
aged 64 years. With pain I was opprest that wore my strength away which made
me long for rest that never will decay.
SCATTERGOOD - To the memory of Jane Elizabeth daughter of Joseph and
Elizabeth Scattergood died August 26th 1857 aged 3 months. Ere sin could
blight or sorrow fade death came with friendly care the opening bud to
heaven conveyed and bade it blossom there.
SILLS - Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the remains of
Henry Sills (late of Shipley) who departed this life December V MDCCCLX in
the LXXXth year of his age.
SKEAVINGTON - In memory of John Skeavington who departed this life
March 5th 1850 aged 51 years. We cannot tell who next may fall beneath thy
chastened rod one must be first then let us all prepare to meet our God.
SILLS - In memory of Ann wife of Samuel Sills who died Novr 4th 1788
aged 66 years.
SILLS - Erected in remembrance of Ann the wife of Henry Sills her
springs of life ceased to vibrate and the universal debt of nature paid on
the 20th of November 1819 aged 78 years.
SILLS - Here lie in hope of joyful resurrection the body of Henry
Sills who departed this life the 12th of May 1798 aged 56 years.
SILLS - Here lieth the body of Martha daughter of Henry and Ann Sills
she departed this life March the 1st in the year 1744 and in ye 21 year of
her age. Lo here I lie till trumpets sound and Christ for me doth call.
SILLS - Here lieth ye body of Mary the daughter of Henry and Ann
Sills she departed this life Sept ye 11 ye year of our Lord 1739 and in the
24th year of her age. All flesh is like the with'ring hay it springs it
grows it fades away so don't for me with tears molest God take them soon'st
whom he loves the best.
SILLS - Erected to the memory of William son of Henry and Ann Sills
who ceased to sojourn on earth on the 10th of June 1815 aged 42 years and
Elizabeth daughter of Henry and Ann Sills she ceased to breath on the 31st
of March 1819 aged 41 years.
SKEAVINGTON (and SILLS) - Here lyeth the body of Ann Skeavington ye
wife of George Skeavington and daughter of Henry and Mary Sills she departed
this life March ... 1731 or 32 in ye 20th year of her age. The sweetest
flowers doth soon decay so doth out time so fade away therefore repent
whilst you have time death cut me off just in my prime.
SKEVINGTON - To the memory of Robert Skevington who died
November 25th 1784 in the 40th year of his age. Long time afflicted sore I
lay under the hand of God till he was pleased to take away the spurges of
his rod then cease dear wife to mourne for me the human natures frail dry up
your tears alas for why they nothing can avail but place your trust in
Christ on high in him alone depend for he'll the widows wants supply and he
the orphans friend in brief to speak his praise let this suffice he was a
husband frugal, good, and wife of children careful, to his neighbours kind
all certain symptoms of a virtuous kind.
SLATER - Joseph Slater who departed this life Feb 1784 aged 43.
SMITH - In memory of John son of William and Nelly Smith who departed
this life July 31 1786 aged 18 years ... (the rest is obscure)
STANLEY - sacred to the memory of Ann Stanley wife of James Stanley
who departed this life August the 25th 1847 aged LVII years. A loving friend
a wife most dear a tender mother lieth here in love she liv'd in peace she
died life was desir'd but God denied also of Sarah daughter of James and Ann
Stanley who died February the 12 MDCCCXXXVIII i the 16th year of her age.
STRANGEWAYS - sacred to the memory of John Strangeways who departed
this life February the 24th 1828 aged 70 years also John Starngeways
Knighton who by an unfortunate casualty met his death May 15th 1834 aged 3
years. This lovely bud so young and fair call'd home by early doom just came
to show how sweet a flower in paradise would bloom.
TRUEMAN - In memory of Thomas Trueman who died Jan 6 1846 aged 64
years. What is your life it is even a vapour that appeareth for a time then
vanisheth away.
WARNER - Sacred to the memory of Mary the wife of Isaac Warner who
died July 9 1832 aged 32 years also near this place are deposited the
remains of Salome daughter of the above Isaac and Mary Warner who died Oct
21 1823 aged 1 year and 6 months and William their son died Feb 20 1826 aged
3 years.
WHITEHEAD - In memory of Richard son of Sam and Martha Whitehead who
died an infant December 1786 also John their son who died May 1st 1787 aged
3 years and Martha their daughter who died April 1789 aged 11 months.
WHITEHEAD - Sacred to the memory of Samuel Whitehead who departed
this life September 11 1858 aged 83 years also Ann wife of Samuel Whitehead
who died January 10th 1859 aged 73 years. Blessed are the dead which die in
the Lord.
WYLD - Here lieth the body of William son of William and Ann
Wyld who departed this life May 8th 1789 aged XXIII years. Do not for me
remain in tears because I died when young in years for I was snatched
away betimes like to a flower cropt in his prime in tears no more for me
lament twas Christ that call'd me so I went.
WYLD - To the memory of William Wyld who died April 8th 1795 aged LVII
years. With wasting pain death found me sore oppressed pitied my sighs and
kindly brought me rest.
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