Barony Road All-Saints Cemetery, Nantwich *New photos 24/07/08*

[Benfuchsia]

Whow thanks for this site I am a new member and just to See my family Steventon on one of these graves gave me a buzz especially Margaret as that was my maiden name  Cant say where it might fit in     alot of ancestors lived and died in nantwich not sure of cemetery but will check
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Margaret B   New Zealand

[sem73]

Hi Margaret B,

Welcome to Rootchat!! 

If you need any graves hunting out or photos of in and around Nantwich...just let me know!!

Sarah

[Benfuchsia]

Thanks Sarah ! Ill get back to you on that one
 Will check my files  Margaret

[Benfuchsia]

My sister photographed  Steventon Graves many years ago on a   day visit but these were not very clear and as I see your ones are so clear I wonder if they are still standing  a clearer one would be wonderful
Two Appear to be large Upstanding memorial stones with numerous family members on Thomas Mary Steventon are the top Names 1853 on one  and John 1915 Mary 1893 numerous others on another and a
 smaller one Harold 1985 
Edwin 1943 and Annie
Sarah Steventon died 1834 Husband John 1849 ?
Thanks  Margaret

[Jayson]

Hi

I might be quite wrong about this, but I seem to remember that the burial ground at All Saints was transcribed - many years ago - and indexed with a map giving the precise location of each stone.  This would make finding a relative much easier.  I know someone who I am certain has a copy of this document, and will ask about it.

My grandfather was buried there (in the family plot) in 1998.  Isn't there some kind of law which prevents development within 100 years after the last burial?

It is very sad indeed to see it in such a state.  The old churchyard at Wybunbury is in a similar state, if not worse.

Jayson

[Pepsi62]

Yes, All Saints cemetery at the Barony was transcribed by the Cheshire Family History Society a few years ago - it has been published and is for sale or can be viewed at the centre at Alsager. It is very comprehensive - but of course only for those graves with headstones.

They have also done Wybunbury but this is not ready for publishing yet.

Peter

[Benfuchsia]

Thanks for that information  Jason unfortunately I live in New Zealand so a visit to the centre is not possible Iwill be interested to see if your friend does in fact have a copy
Margaret

[Pepsi62]

I have visited the CRO this week and they have the original plan of the 'new' part of the Cemetery (since 1886). This shows the numbered grave plots although newer ones have been squeezed in since then.

They also have the 'official' graves register which is quite useful but has not been properly completed over the years and there are lots of gaps - I guess less than 30% of graves are registered.

If Margaret provides names and dates I am sure one of us locals would try to find the grave for her.

Peter

[Benfuchsia]

Hi Peter Sorry I havent answered your message before Things have been rather hectic here Our daughter was home from Perth Western Australia   (first time 9 years ) for our Golden Wedding 50 Years!! which wa on the 12th October   
Some names  Edwin George Steventon died Feb 1943 his wife Annie died feb 1937
 Harold Steventon infant died October 1895
Sarah Steventon died 28 4 1834
John Steventon  died 28 8 1849
 John Steventon 14 7 1915
Mary Steventon may 1893
I  will have to look further  Margaret