Monumental inscriptions for Tow Law.

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hi  adam 
              thanks  for  your  reply   
                mave 

[hinton]

Hello Adam.

Could I please have details on Wheatley and Oxley,
Hinton

[Adamand]

Hello Hinton. Here they are:-

In loving memory of Lily, the beloved wife of the late Harry Oxlley, who died 24/July/1946 aged 69 years.

In loving memory of Thomas Edward, beloved son of Ralph George and Margaret Jane Wheatley of Tow law, who died December/19/1907? aged 6 weeks.

In loving memory of Norman, beeloved son of Ralph George and Margaret Jane Wheatley of Tow law, who died March/?/1913? age 11 and a half months.

In loving memory of Robert Wheatley of Castle mart Hotel, Tow law, who died April/5/1903 aged 59 years.

And Margaret Eleanor, Relict? of the said Robert Wheatley, who died May/16?/1921? aged 73 years.

John Robert Wheatley, 1887--1955?.

Not a very good set of stones regarding condition.

Adam.

[hinton]

Many thanks for yr help

Hinton

[malcolmanderson]

Hi Adam

I've just joined Rootschat as I saw your entry for Alfred & Margaret Anderson. They were my Grand Parents. Margaret died when my father was very young, but I did know my Grandfather, Alfred. He died on 18/2/1970. Could you tell me where the cemetery is, please. I also think he was perhaps a Councillor on Tow Law Council. Do you know how I may go about checking this or is an e-mail to the Council the best way?

Thanks

Malcolm

[Adamand]

Hello Malcolm. I am glad you found that inscription I posted. The cemetery is on the left as you drive through Tow Law. It is a very large windswept cemetery with most of the gravestones removed for "safety"
Tow Law does have a history web site and I think you may be able to find out more from them regarding any councilor activities from the past.
I have posted the gravestone surnames for Crook, Thornley, Stanley Crook, and other in Wear valley.( just in case your family were in the wider area.

Adam.

[sillgen]

Please see http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,557000.0.html