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Passage 1 reads:
Thomas Campbell, Knight in the second year of the reign of King James [i.e. knighted in 1604, the king being James I] citizen of London, alderman and Lord Mayor of the same city, the most just and wisest of men. This resting place has been dedicated to his perpetual memory. He was twice happily married and from his first marriage were born 6 sons and 7 daughters. From them to be sure there were 39 grandchildren. ["iude" poses problems, not being a recognisable Latin word; without seeing the original inscription, I interpret the phrase to be "ex inde," meaning "from them, thence"] All citizens held him in high regard in both private life and public office. When he had achieved the age of 78 years, with the mourning of his family and all honourable men, he yielded to his destiny on 13th February, AD 1613.
Passage 2 is showing how rusty my Latin is. If I can come up with a passable rendering, I shall send you the results of my efforts. Jimpam.