Jennifer
Here is the Inscription from Stone No 296 in St John Sub Castro, Lewes
Headstone and Surround, Good Condition, Weathered, facing West, Inscription is Incised
In the Midst of Life we are in Death
In Memory of
Thomas Mantell
Who died December 1 1874
Aged 48 Years
Also of Fanny his Daughter
Who departed this life June 9 1891
Aged 40 Years
Also of Fanney Mantell
Wife and Mother of the above
Who after over 9 years of .......... (suffering)?
Patiently Born
Departed this life on August 2nd 1907
in her 82nd Year
Also of Tom Mantell
Son of Thomas & Fanny Mantell
Who died February 11th 1928
in the 75th year of his age
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Hope the above was what you were looking for
Chris in 1066
In the Midst of Life we are in Death
In Memory of
Thomas Mantell
Who died December 1 1874
Aged 48 Years
Also of Fanny his Daughter
Who departed this life June 9 1891
Aged 40 Years
Also of Fanney Mantell
Wife and Mother of the above
Who after over 9 years of .......... (suffering)?
Patiently Born
Departed this life on August 2nd 1907
in her 82nd Year
Also of Tom Mantell
Son of Thomas & Fanny Mantell
Who died February 11th 1928
in the 75th year of his age
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Hope the above was what you were looking for
Chris in 1066
Chris
Could I please impose on you for the transcription of number 517, which contains Thomas (1750-1807) and Sarah Mantell (1754-1828)?
Many thanks for your help.
KInd regards
Philip Candy
Hi there
Yes, I know its a while ago, but here is your information
No 517 - St John Sub Castro, Lewes
North Face:
Hannah, The beloved wife of
Thomas Austen Mantell
Who died July 11th1848 Aged 57 Years
Also of their Daughters
Sarah Ann
Who died October27th 1831 Aged 21 Years
...d Ewen who died April 24th 1849 Aged 32 Years
West Face:
Mary Cornwell
(Spinster)
Died Dec 2nd 1807 Aged 57
A tribute of Affectionate Regard
South Face:
Mr Thomas Mantell
Died July 11th 1807
Aged 55
Mrs Sarah Mantell
Relict of the above Died Dec 23rd 1828
Aged 71
East Face:
Thomas
Austen Mantell
Died November 29th 1872
In the 90th Year of his Age
Hope that helps
Chris in 1066