Monumental Inscriptions for Hamsterley

[Adamand]

Hello Joanna. Here are some interesting inscriptions:-

Contiguous to this stone the remains of Michael Parkin, late of Softly, who resigned this life in hope of blessed resurrection through Christ on the 3rd day of June 1752 aged 62 years.
Likewise his widow Alice Parkin, daughter of Cuthbert and Alice Johnson, late of Crane Row, who resigned this life November the 18th 1776 aged 82 years.
Likewise Christopher Parkin late of Softly, son of the above Michael and Alice Parkin, who resigned this life August the 4th 1807 aged 81 years.
(there is an Elizabeth, wife of Christopher Parkin but the rest is unreadable
This is usually the case when the inscription goes down to the ground level)

Here lieth in hope and blessed resurrection through Christ the body of John Watson of Cold Sides, who departed this life on the 31st day of March 1787 in the 66 year of his age.

Here lies deposited in hope and resurrection through Christ, the remains of John Watson, late of New Hall in this parish, He departed this life on the 10th October 1797 in the 55th year of his life.

There are more stones dating the early 1800's and one in particular caught my attention. It was for the grand daughter of Christopher Parkin and at the top of the stone it's got the heading (Allah Kerim the providence of God is great)  I believe these are the final words spoken to a Muslim?

Adam

[JoTH]

Thanks Adam

The Parkins are definitely mine but not sure about the Watsons unless they are prior to the ones I go back to.

Don't know anything about Christopher Parkin though!

Thanks again
Joanna

[fishcake]

Hello,

I wonder if you would be able to send me the details for the Charlton you have?

I'm looking for a John Charlton and his wife Hannah who died 1941ish

thanks
Jacqueline

[Adamand]

Hello Jacqueline. This was an easy one. Nice and clear and easy to read:-

In loving memory of my dear parents, Hannah Charlton, born 18/July/1850, died 26/February/1941
And John Charlton, born 18/December/1853, died 31/August/1943.

Adam

[fishcake]

Wow thanks Adam that was quick!

They're the guys I was looking for.
They're my great great grandparents.
 A relative has given me a newspaper cut out, its an article celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary but it says on the paper 27th dec 1941, so the dates don't quite fit!  Interesting stuff!

Jacqueline

[creamolafoam]

 Hi Adam

Please can I have what you have for Smith?

Thanks
Carol

[Adamand]

Hello Carol. Here are the two for Hamsterley:-

In loving memory of William Smith, died 30/August/1926 aged 84 years.
Agnes Smith, died 9/July/1935 aged 80 years.
Also Ethel Smith, daughter of the above, died October/18/1897 aged 3 years.

This next one is unusual because it does not have any ages.

In loving memory of Robert Smith, who died 11/May/1944
Also of Helen, his beloved wife, who died 23/August/1951
Also of Thomas, their son, fell in action 12/April/1918
And Margaret, their daughter, who died 21/June/1918.

Adam

[helenehanff]

Hi Adam
Could you let me see the inscriptions for any Wilkinsons please
thanks
Helene

[Adamand]

Hello Helene. There are a plenty for Wilkinson. Here they are:-

In affectionate remembrance of Matthew Wilkinson, who died at Knavemire August/18/1871 aged 30 years
Also Margaret, the beloved wife of the above who died at Windmill August/19/1892 aged 59 years.

To the memory of Thomas, son of William and Elizabeth Wilkinson, who died September/21/1774 aged 15 years.

In loving memory of Thomas Wilkinson, who died March/12/1891 aged 58 years.
Also William, son of the above, who died March/28/1891 aged 33 years.
Also Mary, wife of the above Thomas Wilkinson, who died February/12/1901 aged 78 years.

In memory of Isabella, the beloved wife of William Wilkinson, who died at Stonechester January/18/1870 aged 69 years.
Also the above named William Wilkinson, who died at Pit Green August/12/1877 aged 80 years.

In loving remembrance of John William Wilkinson, the beloved son of Hugh and Phoebe Wilkinson of Hamsterley, who died April/24/1874 aged 2 years.
Also John William, the beloved son of Joseph and Elizabeth Wilkinson and nephew of the above, who died December/24/1885 aged 7 years.
Also Hugh Wilkinson, who died February/28/1913 aged 82 years.
Also Phoebe, his wife, who died April/28/1914 aged 84 years.

In loving memory of Garthwait Wilkinson, late of High Burnlea farm, who died 16/August/1950 aged 64 years.

In loving memory of George Wilkinson of Morley, who died November/30/1916 aged 75 years.

In loving memory of Elizabeth Wilkinson, late of Morley, died at High Faverdale 13/August/1934 aged 83 years.

Henrietta, beloved wife of George Bradley and loving daughter of George and Alice Wilkinson of Hoppyland Park, who died July/29/1910 aged 23 years.
Also George, dearly beloved husband of Alice Wilkinson died February/26/1940 aged 77 years,
Also Alice, dearly loved wife of the above, died November/3/1944 aged 79 years.

Thomas, the beloved husband of Anne Irene Wilkinson, who died September/12/1908 aged 38 years.

In loving memory of George, the beloved husband of Mary Ann Wilkinson of Hamsterley, who died November/26/1904 aged 70 years.
Also Mary Ann Wilkinson, who died at Witton le Wear July/4/1922 aged 84 years.

In loving memory of Hugh Wilkinson of High Lynburn, who died October/31/1912 aged 62 years.
Also of Mary Jane, wife of the above, who died September/20/1898 aged 43 years
Also Albert William, their beloved son, who died October/14/1937 aged 57 years.

In loving memory of William Wilkinson, died 5/November/1943 aged 82 years.
Also Margaret, his wife, died 29/July/1942 aged 75 years.

In loving remembrance of John Wilkinson, who died at New Row Farm, February/5/1897 aged 68 years.

Other after my cut off date sent be personal message.

Adam