Can anyone get to St Paul Barton Newport IOW? COMPLETED!

[Uncle Reff]

I have recently discovered that a relative, John Milne 1850 - 1913 (the inventor of the seismograph) is buried in the churchyard of St Paul Barton Newport on the Isle of Wight. There is a photograph of it on the history page of their website at http://www.stpaulsbarton.co.uk/, but unfortunately it is not that clear as it is in the shadow of a tree or something.

I was wondering if some very kind person who is in the area would mind taking a photograph of this grave for me.

He married a Japanese lady, whose name I understand is Tone, and it is possible that she may be buried there as well.

I understand that he lived at Shide Hill House which apparently has become a block of flats now.

Thank you very much indeed, it is appreciated - John

[Daisypetal]

Hi,

I'm sorry I can't help with a photo but I hope this article will help with info about his wife,

http://www.donan.info/modules/pukiwiki/181.html

(google translation)

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01k6/

Daisy

[Uncle Reff]

Thanks Daisy,

That was great! I thought that I had 'googled' everything, but you have come up with a winner there 

It looks like Tone was a geologist in her own right, quite outstanding for that age and country I think.

Thanks once again

John

[Uncle Reff]

I thought that I might take the liberty of asking again if some very kind person who is in the area would mind taking a photograph of this grave for me 

Unfortunately I have no response to my request the first time round 

Many thanks - John

[jenny53]

hi
i get over to the I.O.W a fair bit.. cant say when the next time will be..but i.ll will got to church for you..
pm me details.. and i,ll send info when i get it..

beware with me..

regards
jenny

[scottiow]

I have just stummbled across this post, I live on the I.O.W and if you havnt got the photo already will try and get over to the church and get the photo for you, let me know the details and will do my best

all the best

scott

[Uncle Reff]

Hi Scott,

No I have not been able to get a photograph yet, so your offer is very welcome.

I do not have the exact location, but I gather that he was a famous man in his time and that the grave is quite prominent and also well visited by the Japanese (he made his name in Japan and married a Japanese lady). Her name was Tone and I have found out since my original post that she went back to her family in Japan after John Milne died.

This is my web page about the man http://www.reffell.org.uk/twycross/earthquake.php

I do so hope that you can get a photograph some time.

Many thanks in advance - John

[scottiow]

I imagine it shouldnt be too hard to find after looking at all that. I will hopefully be able to get the photo this weekend.

all the best

scott

[scottiow]

I have got the photos. A tree was in the way but managed to pull it back so hope the pictures will be ok. If you PM me your email i'll send them over.

all the best

scott