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Title: Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: nijinski on Wednesday 10 June 09 05:48 BST (UK)

Hello

Could I request a lookup for Maria PRESCOTT nee GAMMON who I am told was buried  St Mary Virgin, Dover on 26th Jul 1886. 

I do not know if she has a stone, so any details of her death/buriel would be greatfully received.

Many thanks

Anita

Title: Re: Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: bcrick on Wednesday 10 June 09 16:28 BST (UK)

Anita: Can not help you with the gravestone but here is the entry from the St. Mary the Virgin, Dover, Kent parish regisiters:
Name: Maria Elizabeth Prescott
Abode: 6 Adrian Court
When buried: 26 July 1886
Age: 84
Ceremony performed by: A. M. Collett
source data: FHL Film #1836195 Item #5 Burials 1872-1893 page 306 item #2499
Hope this helps
bcrick

Title: Re: Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: nijinski on Thursday 11 June 09 11:22 BST (UK)

Thank you bcrick, this confirms the date that I was told.

Is St. Mary the Virgin the graveyard where she is buried or is this just a parish name?

Anita

Title: Re: Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: bcrick on Thursday 11 June 09 15:47 BST (UK)

Anita: There is a graveyard at the church but it is not very large. The church is called St. Mary the Virgin. I visited the church when in England two years ago as many of my rellies were baptized there.
Sorry I can help you further but it may be well worth contacting a gen society in that area to see if someone can do the lookup for you.
bcrick

Title: Re: Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: nijinski on Thursday 11 June 09 20:52 BST (UK)

Thank you again bcrick, I will do as you suggest and see if I can contact someone in the area to get some additional details.

Anita

Title: Re: Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: panda40 on Saturday 13 June 09 13:20 BST (UK)

Hi
In my dim and distant past I hailed from Dover . St Marys has a small graveyard surrounding the church. Their are two large cemeteries in Dover where most towns folk are buried. You can find details from Kent county council. If you find out which cemetery and the number I should be through to Dover in August sometime and can pop in and take photos. I've got to go and get some pictures  of my relatives graves  from the same place so its no trouble. The only problem is the cemeteries are on a side of a big steep hill and its hard going on the old legs. If some one beats me to it let me know.
Regards panda

Title: Re: Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: nijinski on Saturday 13 June 09 13:35 BST (UK)

Hi panda40

I am now aware that there are two graveyards.  I have also been given two contacts. So if and when I get a reply I will let you know.

Thank you so much for the offer.

Kindest regards

Anita

Title: Update - Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: nijinski on Monday 15 June 09 20:12 BST (UK)

Hi all

Just thought that an update would be in order.

I contacted someone on the England Kent List that I subscribe to and was given a couple of email contacts.

I contacted Dover Council and today got a reply.

It is confirmed that Maria Elizabeth PRESCOTT is buried at St Mary Virgin, Dover, plot TF5

Regards

Anita

Title: Re: Gravestone Lookup = St Mary Virgin, Dover
Post by: Joany on Monday 24 October 16 13:35 BST (UK)

Hi, I am wondering if there is any record of a "John Giles Jackett" buried in this Cemetery around the years between 1812 - 1818.  Many Thanks  Joany