A TRANSCRIPT OF THE MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS ALL SAINTS WEST PARLEY
AS RECORDED BY DR. WHITE circa 1970


No.

Name

Inscription

1

Green

In memory of Elsie Mabel Louise Green aged 22 and Sybil Any Green Aged 16

who were drowned in the river Stour at Redhill in a dense fog on 24th January 1903

“may no earth born cloud arise”

2

Dew

I/E Loving Memory of George

The beloved husband of Mary Ann Dew who died 6th Feb 1889 aged 73 years

3

Draper

Sacred to the memory of Richard Draper who departed this life Nov 18th 1832 aged 58 years

Also Susan his wife who died Sept 10th 1848 aged 73 years

4

Lockyer

Sacred to the memory of Betty Wife of Gower Lockyer who departed this life 26th Oct 1822 aged 53 years leaving a husband and five daughters to lament her loss and with her son that's gone before to dwell with Christ for evermore

5

Vine

Boyt

In loving memory of Issac Vine died June 6th 1885 aged 77

also his beloved wife Mariah who died Dec 28th 1887 aged 84

also Harriett Boyt beloved wife of Alfred Boyt daughter of the above who died Nov 16th 1901 aged 72

6

Reeks

In loving memory of Rosalie Reeks who died April 2 1906 aged 23 years

7

Harvey

In loving memory of Joseph Harvey who died March 2nd 1808 aged 22 years

8

Pardy

In memory of Henry Pardy who died July 10th 1787 aged 72 years also Mary his wife who died Oct 3rd 1810 aged 93 years

9

Cox

Sacred to the memory of Jenny Cox who departed this life 20th March 1818 aged 87 years

10

Cox

In memory of Ann Cox daughter of Rob and Jenny Cox of Wimbourne who departed this life the 12th March 1788 aged 26 years and of Jane their daughter who died 13th November 1811 aged 53 years

11

Reeks

Sacred to the memory Charles son of George and Louisa Reeks who died Nov 23rd 1852 aged 19 years also Ruth their daughter who died July 26th 1857 aged 9 months

12

Reeks

Sacred to the memory of Emma Daughter of George and Louisa Reeks who died Oct 3rd 1868 aged 17 years.

13

Reeks

In memory of George Reeks who died Jan 3rd 1872 aged 66 years

"Prepare to meet thy God"

Also of Louisa Reeks wife of the above who died Feb 9th 1881 aged 71 years and of George Reeks their son who died Dec 27th 1881 aged 34 years

14

Hill

Bramble

Sacred to the memory of Mrs Ann Hill wife of Mr John Hill and daughter of James Roger Bramble Esq who departed this life the 5th June 1814 (aged 23 years) also of the above James Roger Bramble who died Nov 19th 1819 aged 67 years

also of Mary wife of the above James Roger Bramble who died March 19th 1826 aged 67 years

William Bramble Baldwin died October 31st 1833 aged 26 years

William Pope Baldwin died April 10th 1841 aged 65 years

Mary Baldwin died Jan 5th 1855 aged 75 years

James Roger Bramble grandson of the above of that name died Nov 4th 1855 aged 45 years and was buried at Devizes

15

Bramble

Here lyeth in hopes of a joyful resurrection the bodies of Mary the daughter of Roger and Margaret Bramble who departed this life the eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord 1736 aged 9 years also Margaret Edwards died Sept 1st 1782 aged 6 (65??)

16

Bramble

In memory of James Bramble Gentleman who departed this life the 4th June 1777 aged 67 years.

“the tender husband and the Father dear
the peaceful neighbour and the friend sincere
the honest man the cheerful and the wise
beneath this turf in solem silence lies”

17

Bramble

To our T(??) memory of Nanny Bramble (spinster) who departed this life the 23rd of May 1802 aged 77 years

18

King

Here lieth the body of Richard King the husband of Grace King who departed this life the 23 day of April in the year 1731 aged 52 years

19

King

In memory of Richard King who died 1st November 1783 aged 68 years.

20

Holloway

In memory of Mr Robert Holloway Harvey of Muckleshell who departed this life the 22nd of Jan 1786 aged 74 years

21

King

Here lieth the body of Grace wife of Ricahrd King who died Jan 15th 1747 aged 70 years

22

Bramble

Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the body of Mr James Bramble who departed this life the 3rd day of January anno domini 1707(8?)

Here lieth in hopes of a joyful resurrection through ??? of our saviour Jesus Christ Mr Roger Bramble who departed this life 19th day of December anno domini 1750 aged 69 years

23

Bramble

Here lieth the body of Roger son of Roger Bramble and Margaret his wife who departed this life the tenth day of May anno domini 1722 aged 16 years.


Here lieth in hopes of a joyful resurrection through ye merits of our saviour Jesus Christ Roger Bramble who departed this life the thirteenth day of Dec anno domini 1743 (no age)

24

Bramble

Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection Martha the wife of Henry being first espoused to Mr James Bramble she departed this life September ye 27th 1730 her age was 60 years and Nine whose son in Heav'n I hope does(??) shine

26

Meser

Cannot decipher

27

No name

Initials RB 1694 MG 1695

28

Reeks

Thomas son of Thomas and Lucy Reeks who died January 29th 1823(5??) aged 44 years.

“The lord has snatched my friend away
he could no longer with me stay
and two children are left behind
in this cold grave he is confined
but when in heaven we do meet
then our joys will be complete”

Also of Betty his wife who died July 20th 1857 aged 83 years

29

Reeks

In memory of Lucy wife of Thomas Reeks who died August 17th 1793 aged 50 years

Thomas Reeks who died December 31st 1822 aged 76 years

To you my living children dear

30

Cosser

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Cosser sho departed this life June 20th 1850 aged 72 years

Also George Cosser who departed this life May 6th 1855 aged 75 years

31

Harvey

In memory of Jane the wife of Robert Holloway Harvey of Muckleshell who departed this life the 31st September 1796 aged 84 years (had children)

32

Reeks

In affectionate remembrance of John Reeks who departed this life August 17th 1877 aged 64 years after a long and painful illness.

This end was peace

33

Taylor

Sacred to the memory of Richard Taylor who departed this life May 10th 1869 aged 89 years

34

Vine

In loving memory of Alice Louisa Vine who fell asleep July 5th 1872 aged 12 years

35



36

King

In loving memory of Dorothy Frances only child of Claude C and Mary Ann King who fell asleep January 5th 1882 aged 14 months

"asleep with Jesus"

37

Vine

In loving memory of Samuel Vine who fell asleep December 15th 1882 agead 29 years. Peace perfect peace.

38


(In and against Southern Hedge headstone broken no surviving inscription)

39

Pottle

Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the body of Mary the wife of William Pottle who departed this life the 10th of November 1704 and also here lieth Mary his daughter who departed this life the first of December 1730

40

Harvey

In memory of Thomas Harvey who died February 15th 1786 aged 66 years

“Affliction some long time I bore
Physicians art prov'd vain
Till God was pleased for death to seize
and ease away my pain

41

Lockyer

Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the body of Ralph Lockyer who departed this life the 4th day of August in the year of our Lord 1730 and in the 70th year of his age

42

Standfield

Sacred to the memory of James Baker Standfield who departed this life October 25th 1857 aged 54 years

43

Clarke

Here lieth ye body of Jeney Clark wife of Richard Clarke who aged ?? died August 2nd

44

Harvey

To the memory of Benjamin Harvey (of Holdenhurst) who departed this life the 6th of March 1816 aged 80 years

Also Jane Harvey wife of the above departed this life the 10th July 1825 aged 84 years and of Robert their son who departed this life October 26th 1833 aged 70 years

45



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47

Viney

In loving memory of Samual Viney who fell asleep June 29th 1898 aged 73 years

Also of Jane wife of the above who fell asleep March 29th 1911 aged 81 years

48

Buller

Sacred to the memory of Mary Augusta daughter of the Revd Henry John Buller Rector of this parish and Mary Theodosia his wife who died Jan 11th 1851 aged 1 year and 9 months

49

Steel

In Affectionate Remembrance of John Steel who died August 13 1881 aged 59 years

The Lord's will be done

Also of Harry son of John and Harriet Steel who died December 25 1859 aged 2 years and 8 months

Also Frederick their son who died May 11 1866 aged 6 months

also Florence their daughter who died in infancy

50

King

In loving memory of Claude Charles King who fell asleep January 16 1913 Aged 51 years

Also of Mary Ann wife of the above who passed away November 7 1939 aged 87 years

51

King

William Duffitt King who died June 10th 1834 aged 40 years

Also Elizabeth his wife who died November 24th 1878 aged 73

"be ye ready also"

52

Buller

To the memory of Mary Theodosia wife of the Revd H J Buller Rector of this parish Died December 1 1866

To the memory of Mary Reliet of the late James Buller Esq Clerk of (Reiby Fonnril Priny Founcil????) died July 14 1869 aged 91

53

Ness

Caroline Elizabeth Ness Eldest daughter of Richard Ness DD

Rector of this Parish Born February 28 1798 Died September 4 1857

Edward Hawke Ness Youngest son of Richard Ness DD Rector of this Parish Born February 1802 Died February 1861

54

Brown

In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth the beloved wife of Henry Brown who died at East Parley June 26 1873 Aged 65 years

55

Elliott

In memory of Ethelbert Elliott who died at Parley Court October 23rd 1877 aged 79 years

Also of Sarah his wife who died April 27th 1892 aged 83 years

In memory of Jane E Elliott who died May 13th 1862 aged 9 years

56

Goddard

In loving memory of Minnie Goddard who fell asleep September 13th 1880

57

Woolford

In loving memory of George Woolford who died August 2nd 1880 aged 80 years

Also his wife who died July 6th 1887 aged 82 years

and of Ernest Tom grandson of the above who died March 20th 1885 aged 16 months

58

Marshall

Sacred to the memory of Stephen Marshall who departed this life November 7th 1842 aged 48 years and Betsey his wife who died June 4th 1845 aged 64 years

59

Pittman

In memory of Harry George son of George and Sarah Pittman who departed this life October 24th 1882 aged 14 years

Also of Laura Alice their daughter who departed this life March 26th 1890 aged 15 years

60

Pittman

In loving memory of James Pittman who departed this life January 26th 1898 aged 80 years

Also Sarah his wife who departed this life February 25th 1898 aged 80 years

61

Pittman

In affectionate memory of Alfred William James son of George and Sarah Pittman who departed this life May 6th 1898 aged 19 years

Also of Henry their Grandson who died July 21st 1901 aged 16 years

62

Pittman

In loving memory of Frederick William James son of George and Sarah Pittman who died September 4th 1904 aged 25 years

Also their Grandson who died March 30th 1903 aged 13 years

63

Chudleigh

In memory of Mary Ecclesia wife of Revd N F Chudleigh of Saint Columb Minor Cornwall daughter of Revd Richard Lune of Saint Petroc Minor Cornwall born 1795 - Died 1888

Also her son Richard Augustine Chudleigh November 28 1838 - August 13 1920 for 38 years Rector of West Parley

Also of his son Cuthbert Augustine Edward Chudleigh Major Royal Leicester Regiment 1889 - 1959

Also of Rosalie Unas wife of Cuthbert 1895 - 1968

64

Gould

In loving memory of Henry Gould who died December 29th 1882 aged 66

Also of Hannah wife of above died August 24th 1884 aged 62

And of Henry George youngest son of above died November 12th 1884 aged 23

65

Smith

Sacred to the memory of Smith

66

Petten

Here lieth the body of Mary the wife of John Petten who departed this life 4th day of December in ye year 1728 aged 55 years

67

Petten

Here lieth the body of John Petten who departed this life the 15th day of April in the year 1728 aged 43 years

68

Bromly

Here lieth the body of Margaret the wife of John Bromly who departed this life the 8th day of November 1723 aged 29 years

69

Thomes

Here lieth the body of John Thomes He departed this life the 22 day of January anno domini 1721 aged 55 years

70

Thomes

Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the body of Joane the wife of John Thomes who died the 5th day of September 1707

Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the body of Robert Thomes of East Parley and his family who died the 23rd day of February 1689

71

Thomes

Here lieth the body of Luce the wife of Robert Thomes who was born in the year 1625 and deceased May the 8 in the year of our Lord 1722

72

Edwards

Here lieth the body of Grace the wife of Mathew Edwards who departed this life the 24th day of October and in the year 1728 aged 50 years

73

Thoms

Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the body of Robert Thoms who departed this life the 12th of November 1726 aged 60 years

William Thoms aged 19 years 1728

Reberkah Thoms aged 24 years 1721

74

Toms

Here lieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the body of Rebekah the widow of Robert Toms who departed this life ye 23rd of September 1739 aged 66 years

75

Toms

In memory of Jonathan Toms who died July 14th 1745 aged 34 years

76

Braker

To the memory of Mary The daughter of Thos and Mary Braker who departed this life the 30th March 1808 aged 18 years

77

Braker

To the memory of Thomas Braker who died January 31st 1795 aged 41 years

There rests a Faithful husband good & kind

Who's left a wife & children three behind

78

Braker

To the memory of Robert Braker who died the 24th of January 1795 aged 66 years

A loving husband and father dear (4 children)

79

Hatchard

In memory of William Hatchard who died 11th March 1818 aged 42 years

80

Sargent

In loving memory of Emma Jane The beloved wife of John Sargent who died at West Parley January 25th 1902 aged 73 years

81

Sargent

In loving memory of John Sargent who died at West Parley March 11th 1911 aged 79 years



Jim Sansons mother's grandparents (Sargent - above)

82



83

Randell

Here lieth the body of Samuel the son of Samuel & Joan Randell who departed this life the 24th April 1754 in the 15th year of his life

84

Hunt

To the memory of Iscac Hunt who departed this life February 8th 1809 aged 40 years

Farewell my dear and tender wife

85

Bessent

In affectionate memory of James Bessent who died October 6th 1876 aged 37 years

86

Daisy

In loving memory of Margaretta Hilda Bessie Mead Daisy Born October 3rd 1882 Died December 3rd 1884

Suffer little children to come unto me

87

Wareham

In loving memory of G E L Wareham who died March 13th 1897 aged 78 years

88

Wareham

In memory of Jane the affectionate wife of G G L Wareham who died July 11th 1867 aged 44 years

7 children

89

Oxford

In memory of John Oxford son of John and Mary Oxford (above bodies also lieth here) who departed this life January 5th 1825 aged 72 years

90

Edwards

Memory of Ann Edwards who died April 18th 1802 aged 55 years

also Robert Edwards who died April 4th 1807 aged 89 years

Also John Edwards who died 11th September 1813 aged 67 years

and of Peggy Edwards who died June 19th 1823 aged 78 years

91

Braker

In loving memory of Jane the wife of Robert Braker of East Parley who departed this life February 14th 1794 aged 74 years

“a loving wife & mother dear of four children”

92



93

Lady of

Lydlynch

See All Saints History Page

94

Sherrew

Ledger Stone facing south. Extending from middle line of chancel beneath choir benches. All in capitals :

Here lies the body of John Sherrew Clapke Buried January the 15th 1669

95


Ledger Stone adjacent to and matching (94) above and extending from centre line under other choir benches. Only a small part visible

Aged 8 years and 5 months and 16 days

96

Edwards

Ledger Stone Brownish stone just on nave side of chancel and slightly off centre to north

Here lies the body of Thomas Edwards of Little Hinton

Joan the daughter of Thomas Redman who deprated this life the 4th April 1745 in the 46th year of his age.

[Thomas Redman wasa a Lord of the Manor to 1692]