Monumental Inscriptions with concise wills of Gravesend & Milton Cemetery

Monumental Inscriptions of Gravesend & Milton Cemetery with concise wills from the first two decades 1839-1859. Recorded by David Edward Williams, 15th June 2025.

The Chapel from the North West, (formerly the Pleasure Gardens tea room), showing the curved roads of those gardens. Note the headstones in multiple orientations.

Introduction

The original area of the Cemetery, from the Main Entrance to the Catacombs, was originally laid out in in 1834 as the Victoria Gardens, named after Princess Victoria, it was intended as a Pleasure Garden and as a rival to the nearby Rosherville Gardens. But it was not a success and after a short time, in 1837, it was decided to convert it into a cemetery, which were becoming a better business prospect due to over crowded and unhealthy churchyards, notoriously so in London.

Looking North from the Chapel to the Gate House.

The architect of Highgate Cemetery, Stephen Geary, was commissioned to design the monumental gate house and convert the tea room into  chapels, one for the Church of England and one for Non Conformists. Features of the the Pleasure Gardens still exist in the form of curved roads and two circular mounds, which I suspect had a central speciman tree planted on them.  It remained in private hands until 1905 when it was taken over by Gravesend Corporation, it is now closed for further burials.

The monumental Gate House from the North East.

The earliest graves are concentrated to the west and north west  with others close to the curved road east of the chapel.  There is a mixture of orientations depending on one's adherence to the established church or  the non conformist alternatives, the row facing the west side of the catacombs are orientated north south, the non conformist tendancy.

One of the two Mounds of the original Pleasure Gardens, this the Western one, perhaps originally planted with a tree to provide shade ? Again, note the variable orientation of the graves.

As usual, in the period covered, the monuments tend to reflect the better off section of  society and the majority lie in unmarked graves, since the cemetery was not enlarged, to the south, until 1926, I imagine that most of the common graves have many layers of people in them. The catacombs were not very popular, although they continue to receive burial  into the 20th centuay, the total estimate is about 500 bodies but there are no monuments of the walls of the surviving western structure, although there are a few later headstone on top of it. My thanks to Jacob Scott of the Kent Archaeological Society for making it possible for this and other of my works to appear on the Society's website.

D. E. Williams
Borstal
15th June 2025

The entrance to the Western Catacomb, that on the East was destroyed and turfed over. It is completely devoid of any decorative architectural features.

1. Headstone, Eroded; Andrews, Crouch

 Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr WILLIAM ANDREWS
of [ Lincoln Inn ] Fields, London
who suddenly departed this Life
on the 30th May 1839
Aged 43 Years
Also WILLIAM CROUCH
Son of the above WILLIAM ANDREWS
and ELIZA his Wife
who died at Bath
February [  ] [1852]
[                ] 

William Andrews was of 3 Newman's Row, Lincoln Inn Fields, his is one of the earliest burials in this cemetery. I assume that William Crouch Andrews is buried at Bath, he did leave a will which I include.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st March 1850

William Crouch Andrews, Shopman of Newman's Row, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

First his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He is the only son of his late father William Andrews and his heir in law, his father died intestate. He is entitled under the will of his late grandfather Richard Andrews, late of Egham, Surrey, dated 3rd March 1837, to a reversion in fee simple, expectant on the death of his grandmother Ann Andrews, of a freehold property in Englefield Green, Egham. He is entitled to one fifth and one tenth of money from the sale of The Red Lion estate, subject to the presumptive two thirds of his mother Eliza Andrews and to other shares of money from the sale.

He gives his real estate and his share and interest  in the aforesaid personal estate and all other real and personal estate (if any), to his mother Eliza Anderson for her sole and separate use according to the tenure and nature of the estate.

He appoints Henry Andrews of  New Windsor, Berkshire, Grocer and his friend James Bassett of Queen's Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Pawnbroker, executors in trust.

After testator signs the will he gives his address as number 3 Newman's Row.

Witnesses: Francis Clark Merry, 3 Newman's Row, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Toyman and Perfumier    Alfred Samuel Clark, Hosier and Glovier of 3 Newman's Row, Lincoln's Inn Fields.

Proved 29th April 1852. Henry Andrews is an uncle of the testator.

2. Headstone; Arrowsmith

Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE ARROWSMITH
of Dorking, Surrey
Born at Pershore in Worcestershire
August 8th 1784
Died at Northfleet, Kent
April 22nd 1851 

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th August 1849

George Arrowsmith, late of Perry Street, Northfleet but now of Northfleet (sic).

He appoints his son George Arrowsmith as his sole executor.

To his son Henry George  Arrowsmith, £500

To his son Benjamin Yarrow Arrowsmith, £100

To his son Thomas Charles Arrowsmith, £100

All his estate and interest in houses and land at Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire and his estate called Wintersham at Westgate, Dorking, Surrey, to his son George, for ever.

His leasehold estate in Bouverie Street, City of London, to his son Benjamin, for his own use and benefit.

His leasehold estate in Theberton Street, Islington, Middlesex, to his son Thomas for his own use and benefit.

His leasehold estate, 2 Canterbury Place, Walworth, Surrey, to his son Henry for his own use and benefit.

To Jane Holloway, Widow, £150 and the furniture and effects in the house she occupies in Northfleet (except his plate).

His leasehold estate in Highbury Park, Middlesex, to Peter Graham of Oxford Street, upon trust, he to receive the rents and profits until testator's grandson George Graham is 21, when he will apply the money received for George Graham's benefit. And the estate will then go to his grandson for his own use and benefit.

Witnesses: Francis Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend  Francis Thomas Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Proved 3rd May 1851

3. Headstone; Ashdown 

Sacred
to the Memory of
CHARLOTTE
Wife of
WILLIAM ASHDOWN
who departed this Life
April the 28th 1846
Aged 52 Years
Also the above
WILLIAM ASHDOWN
who died January 2nd 1858
Aged 66 Years 

in the 1851 Census, a William Ashdown, a Waterman, is a lodger at the Ship and Lobster at Denton.

4. Headstone; Ashley 

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANN the beloved Wife of
Mr HENRY ASHLEY
of Milton
who departed this Life
February 2nd 1851
Aged 61 Years
Also the above
Mr HENRY ASHLEY
who departed this Life
January 16th 1861
Aged 74 Years
“Let me die the death of the [    ]
[                                              ] “

Principal Probate Registry Index

Henry Ashley, late of Cobham Street, Gravesend, “Gentleman”. Administration granted to Martha Ashley, the widow and William Carpenter of Parrock Street, Gravesend, Plumber, the executors. Effects value  under £800, re-sworn December 1861, under £600.

5. Headstone; Austen

“Thy Will be Done”

Sacred
to the Memory of
HENRY AUSTEN
who died June 8th 1857 Aged 70 Years
SUSANNA  AUSTEN
Wife of the above
who died Aug 25th 1860 Aged 70 Years
“Not Lost but Gone Before”
MARGARET SUSAN
Daughter of
HENRY ST JOHN and MARY ANN AUSTEN
and Grand Daughter of the above
who died Nov 13th 1864 Aged 15 Years
“Thy Will be Done”
MARY ANN Beloved Wife of
HENRY ST JOHN AUSTEN
who died Sept 11th 1878 Aged 37 Years
“Until the Day Break and the
Shadows Flee Away”
Also the above
HENRY ST JOHN AUSTEN
who died Aug 7th 1895 Aged 73 Years
“I will lift up mine Eyes unto the
 Hills from whence cometh my Help”
Also MARY ANN
Daughter of the above
who died Dec 29th 1930 Aged 96 Years

6. Headstone; Ball

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr RICHARD J. R. BALL
of Bethinson Place and
late of Park Place
who died the 19th of June 1850
Aged 40 Years
“He was a Good Husband,
A Kind Friend to the Orphan
and to any one distress”
Also ELIZABETH FROWDS
Sister in Law of the above
who died the 7th December 1852
Aged 46 Years

7. Headstone; Barnaschina

The Private Grave of
ANTHONY & MARY ANN BARNASCHINA

Sacred
to the Memory of
FANNY HARRIETT
Daughter of the above
who died Nov 30th 1855
Aged 1 Year & 11 Months
Also GEORGE their Son
who died Nov 21st 1858
Aged 3 Years & 3 Months
Likewise MARY ANN GOLDSMITH
who died April 8th 1863
Aged 11 Years & 11 Months
Also WALTER  who died in his
Infancy Feb 8th 1865
Also the above
MARY ANN GOLDSMITH BARNASCHINA
who died Sept 9th 1905
Aged 76 Years
And of the above
ANTHONY BARNASCHINA
who died Dec 21st 1909
Aged 87 Years

1851 Melville's Directory 58 New Road, Gravesend, A Barnaschina, Junior, Broker

8. Headstone; Barry

Sacred
to
the Memory of
HARRIET fifth Daughter of
PHILIP BARRY Esq
of Bantry in the County of Cork, Ireland
who died January 5th 1856
Aged 46 Years
“Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord”
Also
RUTH BARRY Widow of the above
who died October 10th 1857
Aged 86 Years

“For the Wages of Sin but the
Gift of God is Eternal Life, through Jesus
Christ our Lord”

                                 Romans 6th Chap 23rd Verse

Also of
ALICE BARRY
who died Jan 31st 1870
Aged 66 Years

BARTON see WHEELER

9. Headstone; Bass

Sacred
to the Memory of
ROBERT BASS
who died October 12th 18[   ]
Aged 56 Years
Also DOUGLAS Son of the above
who died Dec 9th 1842
Aged 37 Years
is Remains were interred in the Burial
Ground of Prince's Street Chapel Ground
Also SARAH
Widow of the above ROBERT BASS
who died Dec 12th 1868 Aged 87 Years
Also JAMES EVELEIGH
who died Jan 12th 1871 Aged 81 Years
Also MARY OXLEY
who died May 31st 1883 Aged 78 Years
Also ELIZA BASS
who died November 30th 1885 Aged 76 Years
Also GEORGE BASS
Son of the above
who died March 24th 1901 in his 81st Year
Also ROBERT BASS OXLEY
who died Feb 25th 1921 Aged 82 Years
Also RUTH
Wife of the above R. B. OXLEY
who died July 6th 1942 Aged 89 Years

10. Headstone; Becket

Sacred
to the Memory of
ROSA BECKET
of Pentonville, London
who departed this Life
October 3rd 1848
Aged 26 Years

11. Ledger; Bell

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr JAMES PRESTON BELL
who departed this Life
December 23rd 1845
Aged 62 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th January 1844

James Preston Bell of 11 Finch Lane, City of London and Trinity Terrace, Southwark, News Vendor.

To his wife Elizabeth and his friend John Adams of the Bank of England and Calthorpe Street, Middlesex, all of his real and personal estate, upon trust. He also appoints them his executors.

They to get in all debts owing and possess his stock and shares and set aside a sum not exceeding £3,000, to carry on his business. They can sell some of his stock if they think fit.

His wife to receive annual dividends for life and after her death, trustee can sell retained stock and hold the trust fund for the benefit of his children, James Bell, who was born at Northfleet, on 20th October 1822 and christened at Northfleet, Elizabeth Bell born at Northfleet, 13th July 182[ ] and christened there, Alfred Bell born at Islington, 3rd March 182

and christened there, Gulielma Bell born at Islington, 26th November 1827 and christened at Greenhithe, Frederick Bell born at Calthorpe Street, 30th April 1829 and christened at St Pancras and such of them living at his wife's death who have attained the age of 21.......

His wife and eldest son James are to carry on his business as Bell and Son, the £3,000 set aside, is to be  made over to them and they shall take possession of the business premises. His trustees or trustee to have access to the books and accounts of the business.

Concerning the profits, while James is under 28 years old,  his mother to have four fifths  for her and the children's maintenance and for the education of the children, until James is 28 or married, before the his share with be one third.

After the death of his mother, James will be entitled to the business and goodwill on the following terms; the business premises and stock to be valued  by 2 indifferent persons, one chosen by James and the other by John Adams. James to to pay, within 6 months of his mother's death, the valuation after deducting his share of the capital and proceeds of the business. Money received from James to be held in trust for the benefit of his siblings living at the time of their mother's death and have attained 21 years of age.........................

His plate, linen, china, furniture and effects, to his wife for life and after her death, to be sold and the proceeds shared equally by his children then living...........................

Witnesses: William Thomas Dalby, M.R.C.S., 4 Blackman Street, Borough, Southwark

William Francis Roper ?, 2 William Street, Wilmington ? Square.

Proved 2nd July 1845. John Adams has renounced execution of the will.

12. Headstone; Berncastle

Sacred to the Memory
of
ANDREW ISAAC BERNCASTLE
who was drowned
off Gravesend Reach
on the 3rd of July 1859 by the
capsizing of his yacht
The Albatross
Aged 37
Also JULIUS
Son of the above
who died at sea May 20th 1898
Age 45

BEVAN see LACEY

13. Headstone; Birch

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr ROBERT BIRCH
who departed this Life
December 27th 1847
Aged 78 Years
Also JANE Daughter of
RICHARD  and JANE BIRCH
and Grand Daughter of the above
who departed this Life
July 30th 1849
Aged 11 Months
Also RICHARD MACKEY BIRCH
who died April 11th 1879 Aged 55 Years
“Forgive our Trespasses, the blood of
Jesus Christ cleanses all those who sin”
Also JANE BIRCH
beloved Wife of the above
who departed this Life
May 4th 891 Aged 69 Years
“Let not my Heart be [            ]”
Also MARY ANN BIRCH
second Daughter of the above
who departed this Life
[             ] 1917 [                  ]

BLACKSTOCK see SHORTER

BLAKE see WORBOYS

14. Headstone and Body Stone; Boorman

Sacred to the Memory
 of
MARY ANN
the beloved Wife of
Mr THOMAS BOORMAN
of Milton formerly of Headcorn
who died July 5th 1858
Aged 63 Years
“Weep not dear Friends that I'm releas'd at Last,
For well thou know'st a painful state I've Past,
But rather Rejoice that I [          ] Life,
And die as I have lived  a faithful Wife,
We yet with Joy shall see each other's Face,
And praise the Lord fir his Redeeming Grace”
Also the above THOMAS BOORMAN
who died November 23rd 1874 Aged 84
Also THOMAS AUGUSTUS
Son of the above
who died Dec 21st 1903
Aged 73 Years

Principal Probate Registry Index

Thomas Boorman, Senior of 14 Parrock Street, Milton, Miller. Administration to Charles Spencer Boorman of Stanford le Hope, Essex, Baker, William Boorman and Thomas Augustus Boorman, both of Milton Road, Milton, Corn Merchants, sons and executors,

Effects value under £1,500.

Thomas Augustus Boorman of 3 The Grove, Gravesend, who died at the City of London Asylum, Stone, near Dartford. Administration to William Boorman, Gentleman, the brother.

Effects value £5,014 5s 5d.

15. Fallen Headstone; Bothams

In Memory of
JOSEPH C.* BOTHAMS
Born March 18th 1832
Died January 25th 1846
Also of
JOHN BOTHAMS
formerly of
Curborough, Staffordshire
who died November 24th 1860
Aged 80 Years
Father of the above
Also MARIA C. BOTHAMS
his Daughter
who died March 7th 1865
Aged 47 Years

*Initial C is for CHAMPNEY 

The 1851 Census records John Bothams, living at Bath Street, Gravesend, as a retired Farmer, born in Staffordshire.

16. Headstone; Bowen

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZA BOWEN Wife of
JOSEPH BOWEN
who departed this Life
July 4th 1858
Aged 35 Years
“A Loving Wife, a Mother Dear
within this grave lies buried here,
With Christian patience bore her pain,
Physicians' aid, alas were vain,
No tongues can tell my Loss, how Great,
but hope in Heaven again to Meet”
Also MARY ANN JANE BOWEN
who died 11th May [1859] ?
Aged [  ] Months
[Flaked Away]

17. Headstone; Bradley

Sacred
to the Memory of
CHARLOTTE BRADLEY
(Spinster)
of Union Place, Blackheath Road
who departed this Life at Milton
on the 21st day of May 1845
Aged 55 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd April 1845

Charlotte Bradley of 4 Union Place, Blackheath Road, Greenwich.

If she dies at Greenwich, she wishes to be buried in a vault at Greenwich Road Chapel but if she dies elsewhere she wishes to be buried in the nearest cemetery  if it is no more than 3 miles, if it is more than 3 miles she wishes to be buried at the nearest chapel.

She gives to her friend Susannah Savage of 4 Union Place, Blackheath Road, Widow, as a small token of her grateful affection, her watch, trinkets, clothes, her large bible and 5 guineas for a ring.

To Elizabeth Shipman of Bath Row, Blackheath Road, Widow, £100 stock in the 3 ½ % reduced annuities.

To Jane Trill of 3 Spencer Place, Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, Spinster, £500 of the same stock.

To Elizabeth Light, wife of Richard Light of Reading, Gentleman, £200 of the same stock.

To Louisa Trill, wife of Stephen Trill of Tanner's Hill, Deptford, £200 of the same stock.

To the Reverend Chapman, Pastor of Greenwich Chapel, £10.

To Sarah Metcalfe of Tredigar Square, Bow Road, Middlesex, £10.

To John Smith, Surgeon of Blackheath Hill, £30.

To the following: [          ] Williamson of Finsbury Terrace, Finsbury Square, Upholsterer of the firm  of Phane and Williamson and his wife Harriet; Edward Phane and Frances Phane of London Wall; Martha Griffin of Worcestershire, wife of the Reverend  Thomas Griffin; Richard Light of Reading; [             ] Winson ?, of Hackney and his wife Maria, 5 guineas  each for a ring, as a mark of the great respect she has for them.

To the female domestics who may attend her in the house at the time of her death, £5 each.

To  ?  Joseph Windle  of Gould Square, City of London, now living at Whitehall Place, Milton (one of her executors), her desk with the contents and her 3 shares in the Woolwich Equitable Gas Light and Coke Co, also £30.

To Christopher Henry Windle of the Bank of England, Leicester (also an executor), £20 and her books.

To George Rhord Windle  £20

To Maria Steward Windle  £10

To Lucy Margaret Windle  £10

To Ernest Windle               £10

To Joseph Browning Windle £10

To Richard Windle    £10

All these are children of Joseph Windle by Sarah Maria, his wife.

To Ann Jolly, wife of J[   ?   ] Jolly of Windmill Hill, Hastings, £10

To Caroline Davis wife of the Reverend William Davis of Hastings, £10

To Charlotte Bloxham, Widow of 2 Bathurst Street, Sussex Square, formerly of Peel Street, Notting Hill, £10

To Maria Thodey, sister of the Reverend Samuel Thodey of Cambridge, £10

To Frances Brewer, grand daughter of the Reverend Brewer of Stepney, £10

To Jane Trill daughter of Stephen Trill, £5

To Susannah Savage, daughter of the late  John Savage, Jurist, of Old Kent Road, £5

To Dinah Holmes, servant of Mrs Savage, £7

To Sarah, her present fellow servant, £5

To Mrs Hubble, formerly servant to Mrs Savage, £1

To Mrs Sprule of 5 Union Place, Blackheath Road, £5 for a ring

To her trustees the whole of the stock which she has in the 3 ½ % annuities and the accumulation of dividends, upon trust, to permit Sarah Maria Windle, wife of Joseph Windle, to receive the dividends, free of the interests of her present or any future husband, for her lifetime.

After her death, then upon further trust, to whom Sarah Maria Windle nominates by will  or deed. In default, upon trust, for the daughters of Sarah Maria Windle, equally shared.

Residue of her real and personal estate, to Joseph Windle and Henry Windle, upon the same trust before mentioned. In respect of the 3 ½ % annuities, subject to payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs.

She appoints Joseph Windle and Henry Windle as her executors and trustees.

Witnesses: Henry Rusbin ? ?urben ?, Solicitor, Gravesend  Anthon Aus ? of Gen? ? Square, City of London.

Proved 31st May 1845. Power reserved to Henry Windle

18. Headstone; Bray

Sacred
to the Memory of
MARY ANN BRAY
who died October 29th 1847
Aged 26 Years
Also
FREDERICK MICHAEL
TOPPING Esquire
who died September 21st 1855
Aged 72 Years
Also
MARY ANN
Wife of the above
who died November 11th 1873
Aged 82 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th September 1843

Frederick Michael Topping, Gentleman, formerly of Clapham, afterwards of Bexley and now Peckham.

To his wife Mary Ann, all his plate, linen,glass, china, household furniture and implements, absolutely.

To Mary Ann Bray, his wife's daughter, £200 absolutely.

His real estate to his wife and his brother Samuel Robert Topping, Esquire, upon trust. His wife to receive rents, profits and dividends for life, she maintaining and educating his children during their minorities'

After her death, the income towards the support and education of his minor children.

When the youngest is 21 the estate to be equally shared by them. If there are no children who live to 21, then the income from the estate, after his wife's death, to his brother for life and after his death, upon trust, to convey the estate to Mary Ann Bray, for ever.

But if she dies before then, to the survivor of his wife and brother.

He gives his brother an old silver watch formerly belonging to his maternal grandfather and an old gold watch which belonged to one of his late aunts.

Residue of his estate to his wife absolutely.

He appoints his wife and brother as his executors.

Witnesses: Edward James Tucker   James Kemp

Codicil 21st September 1855

Since he made his will, Mary Ann Bray has died, so he now gives the £200 he had left to her, to his wife, absolutely.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid from dividends due at his death but if not sufficient then some of his funded property to be sold to make up the shortfall.

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses: Rosina Brodie   M. C. Kerridge

Proved 10th November 1855

19. Headstone, Very Worn; Brent

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr SAMUEL BRENT
late of Rotherhithe
who departed this Life
March the 30th ? 1853
Aged 7[ ] Years
[Eroded Verses}
Also Mrs MARY BRENT
who departed this Life
November ? 23Rd  1854
Aged 76 Years
[Eroded Verses]

20. Headstone; Halsey

Family Grave of GEORGE & MARY HALLSEY

Sacred
to the Memory of
JOHN BRIGGS
Father of MARY HALLSEY
who departed this Life October 30th 1855
Aged 71 Years
Also JANE his youngest Daughter
who departed this Life Aug 26th 1863
Also MARY the beloved Wife of
GEORGE HALLSEY
who departed this Life Sept 17th 1866
Aged 41 Years
“Taken from Earth to dwell above,
with Christ her Saviour whom she loved”

John Briggs may be the Journeyman Smith of Robert Street, Gravesend, recorded by the 1851 Census.

The 1861 Census records George Hallsey of Queen Street, Gravesend, as a Pilot; the address confirmed by the address of Mary Hallsey in the Cemetery Register.

21. Tall Pedestal topped by an Urn; Brightwell

To the Memory of
Four Children
of
R & F BRIGHTWELL
who died of Consumption
MARY ANN
March 14th 1837 Aged 19 Years
EMMA
Dec 27th 1839 Aged 18 Years
RICHARD
June 23rd 1844 Aged 27 Years
ELIZABETH FRANCES
August 8th 1844 Aged 24 Years



To the Memory of
FLORA LOUISE
the beloved Wife of
JOHN PITTOCK
Youngest Daughter of
RICHARD & FRANCES
BRIGHTWELL
who died April 1st 1852
Aged 22 Years

To the Memory of
RICHARD BRIGHTWELL
Formerly of Canterbury
but many years an
inhabitant  of Gravesend
Father of the before
named Children
who died May 5th 1854
in the 67th Year of his Age
Much Esteemed
by all who knew him
Also
FRANCES BRIGHTWELL
Widow of the above
RICHARD BRIGHTWELL
who died December 31st 1874
Aged 83 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st March 1853

Richard Brightwell of Gravesend, Gentleman.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He gives his household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, his leasehold houses in Burch Road and Pier Road at Rosherville in Northfleet, to his wife Frances. Also to her his 5 eighths and all other shares  and interest in 2 freehold houses  in Perry Street, Northfleet, occupied by [           ] Cresswell and [              ] Brooks in Northfleet; also his leasehold house , 2 Lion Place, Gravesend. He also gives his wife his shares in the Diamond Company , shares in the Clifton Baths Company and shares in the Rosherville Garden Company.

He appoints his wife, Henry Hayne of Old [     ?     ] Street, Timber Merchant, his son in law John Drougale, Glass Merchant  of 20 Barbican and son in law John Pittock, Grocer of Barnet, Hertfordshire, his executors.

Witnesses: Edmund William George Evans, Accountant, Arbitrator, 133 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Sarah Evans of the same place, Thomas Whiting, 133 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Gentleman.

Proved 30th October 1854. Power reserved to John Drougale and John Pittock.

BRITTAINE see GARDNER

BRODIE see SAUNDERS

22. Headstone; Brooks

In Memory of
JOHN BROOKS Esq
late of Charlton
near Malmesbury, Wilts
who died at Gravesend
the 5th of February 1847
Aged 70 Years

John Brooks was of 4 Portland Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th January 1847

John Brooks of Nether Stowey, Somerset, Gentleman

To his son Henry, £300

To his servant Sarah Payne, if in his service at his death, £50

To his daughter Jane Crispin, wife of Philip Crispin of Somerset Square, Bristol, Builder, an annuity of £40 for life, payable from his freehold estate at Charlton, Wiltshire and other property, free from the interests or control of her husband  or any future husband.

After her death, he gives to her son Albert Crispin, £200 at 21 years of age.

To his eldest son John, late of Wantage, Berkshire, his freehold estate at Charlton, Wilts., occupied by Thomas Painter, Yeoman and all other freeholds, for ever, subject to the above annuity and payment of the legacies.

Residue of his real and personal estate, leaseholds, mortgages, bonds and other securities, to his son John, for ever.

Witnesses: Francis Thomas Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend  William Newey, Gravesend

Proved 17th February 1847

BROWN see EDDY

23. Headstone; Buck

Sacred
to the Memory of
SUSANNA Wife of
Mr ABEL BUCK
who died June 13th 1859
Aged 57 Years

Susanna Buck was of 17 Bath Street, Gravesend; Abel Buck was a Mariner of Bath Street, as recorded by the 1851 Census. 

24. Headstone; Bull

Sacred
to the Memory of
EMILY SARAH
Daughter of
PHILIP REEVES and EMMA JANE BULL
of London
who died 18th July 1856
Aged 13 Months
Also of the above
PHILIP REEVES BULL
who departed this Life
the 7th February 1857
in the 39th Year of his Age
“I ascend unto my Father and
your Father and to my
God and your God”

Philip Reeves Bull was of Rydon Terrace, Shepherdess Walk, London

BURROWS see WHEELER

BUTLER see CONSTANT

25. Headstone; Carlin

Sacred
to the Memory of
WILLIAM CARLIN
who departed this Life
June 7th 1850
Aged 57 Years
“In the Hope of a Joyful Resurrection”
Also BETSEY CARLIN
Widow of the above
who departed this Life
December 27th 18[65]
in her 70th Year
“She is not Dead but Sleepeth”
Also CAROLINE
Aunt of the above
and Widow of the late
Mr ROBERT NALSON
of London
who departed this Life
June 23rd 18[66]
Aged 87 Years

Both Betsey Carlin and Caroline Nalson were of 53 Windmill Street, Gravesend

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd July 1830

William Carlin of West Street, Gravesend, Hat Maker

All of his property, after his debts are paid, to his wife Betsey, absolutely.

Witnesses: John Prowley ?, Pilot, Gravesend  Henry Quinton, Shop Keeper, West Tilbury, Essex.

Proved 21st June 1850

CHARLES see DIXON

26. Headstone; Christie

To
the Memory of
MARY CHRISTIE
who died March 18th 1846
Aged [5]3 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th June 1842

Mary Christie, Widow, Clarence Place, Milton.

She revokes her previous will  because of the circumstances  in which her eldest son William, has been placed compared to his brothers and sisters. She leaves him the greater part of the money which her late husband had left her.

Her 3 younger sons, Charles, John and Robert have good appointments and her daughters, Hannah, Mary and Kitty, “are handsomely provided for”, while William has only an equal share with his younger brothers and no appointment and considerable expenditure relating to his profession.

So, the money now held by her trustees shall, at her death, be solely his, except for £50 each for her other children, so William will be in a better position than he is now.

Witnesses: Anne Mc Gowan,  Barnaby John Stuckley Bartlett, 3 Lacey Terrace, Milton.

Affidavit 27th March 1846

Anne Mc Gowan of Brompton Row, Brompton, Middlesex, Spinster, states, on oath, that she is one of the witnesses of Mrs Christie's will. She signed the will at the same time as the other witness in the presence of Mrs Christie after she signed the will in their presence.

Proved 30th April 1846. Administration granted to William Dougal Christie, Esquire, one of the sons of the deceased.

COATS see PROCTOR

27. Headstone, Badly Flaked; Coltson

In Memory
of
ELIZABETH
the beloved Wife of
WILLIAM COLTSON Esq
who died 22nd September
1857
Aged 72 Years
(Eroded Verse)
Also the above
WILLIAM COLTSON Esq
who died 28th of [July]
1859
[                    ]

William Coltson, formerly of Grosvenor Place, Camberwell New Road, Surrey, late of 17 Park Place, Milton, Gentleman. Administration granted to Mary Aughtie Coltson of same address, Spinster and Daughter of deceased, substituted in the codicil. Value of effects under £450. (Principal Probate Registry Index)

28. Headstone; Constant

Sacred
to the Memory of
DAVID CONSTANT
who departed this Life
July 22nd 1855
Aged 33 Years
Also JANE  beloved Wife of
RICHARD BUTLER
who died March 22nd 1891
Aged 71 Years
( 4 lines of verse to come)
Also the above RICHARD BUTLER
who died June 2nd 1893
Aged 67 Years
“Thy Will be Done”

David Constant was of New Street. Jane and Richard Butler were of The Terrace, Richard was a Fisherman and left effects valued at under £100, (Principal Probate Registry Index). In the 1851 Census David Constant was a Mariner and Master of a Yacht.

29. Headstone; Cooper

In
Memory of
GEORGE COOPER
who departed this Life
the 5th day of February 1842
Aged 87 Years
“Death can dis-enjoin
Whom Christ has joined in Love
Life leads to Death
And Death to Life above
Heaven is a Happy place
Reader, frail things despise
Live well in [       ] Life [     ]”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st August 1840

George Cooper of Northfleet, Gardener.

All his furniture, plate,linen, china, books, money, debts owed and personal estate and effects to his wife Elizabeth, absolutely.

All his freehold estate in Northfleet or elsewhere, to his wife, for life, she can lease any part for terms not exceeding 7 years. After her death, to his 3 nephews, Thomas, Charles and William Cooper and his nieces, Jane, Martha and Ann Cooper, children of his late brother Thomas Cooper or as many who may be living, in equal shares.

He appoints his wife as his executor.

Witnesses: Daniel Frederick Salman   Thomas Andrews

Proved 9th July 1842

30. Headstone; Cooper

Sacred
to
the Memory of
JOB Son of
JOSIAH & MARIA COOPER
of King Street
in the Parish of Milton
who departed this Life
the 23rd of July 1848
Aged 4 Years & 9 Months
Also the above
JOSIAH COOPER
who died July 12th 1860
Aged 47 Years
[Also] [MARIA] COOPER
[                                ]
[                       ]
(buried 17th September 1889 Aged 69)

The latter part of this inscription seems to have been marked out but not cut. Maria died at the Workhouse, probably in the Infirmary, so lack of money is the likely explanation.

Josiah Cooper of Milton, is recorded as an Auctioneer in the 1851 Census.

31. Headstone; Cooper

Sacred
to the Memory of
JAMES COOPER
who departed this Life
April 16th 1853
Aged 58 Years
(Eroded Verses)
Also
HONORIA COOPER
Wife of the above
who departed this Life
April 14th 1874
Aged 74 Years

32. Headstone; Cooper

Sacred to the Memory
of
MARY ANN
the truly beloved Wife of
Mr JOHN COOPER
of Perry Street formerly of Bow, Middlesex
She died on the 6th June 1858
Aged 66 Years
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the
death of his  [           ]”
Also the above named
Mr JOHN COOPER
who died on the 17th day of May A.D.
1864
Aged 73 Years
“Looking unto Jesus”

33. Headstone; Corrie

Sacred
to the Memory of
CLIFFORD HENRY CORRIE
who died October 24th 1858
Aged 19 Years
“The starting Tear was Check'd,
We rissed the Rod,
And not to Earth resigned him,
But to God”
Also MARY ANN WALKER
Niece of the above
who died April 19th 1857
In the 9th  Year of her Age
“Holy and Beautiful,
Loving and Dutiful,
Calmly Asleep,
Here in the Lovely place,
Waiting a day of Grace,
While others Will”

Clifford and Mary Ann were both from 10 John Street, Gravesend 

34. Headstone; Couch

Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE COUCH
who departed this Life
February 23rd 1855
Aged 62 Years
Also JANE COUCH
who died July 14th 1861
Aged 62 Years
Also WILLIAM ALFRED COUCH
Son of the above
who died January 1st 1861
Aged 39 Years
Also ELIZA HANNAFORD
who died December 23rd 1862
Aged [ 2 Years]
In Loving Memory of
FREDERICK HANNAFORD
died May 9th 1887
Aged 67 Years
Also EMMA HENRIETTA HANNAFORD
[who died 4th Quarter 1903]
[Aged 79 Years]

George Couch was of Clerkenwell Green, London, (or Middlesex, as it was then), as were Eliza Hannaford and Frederick Hannaford; William Alfred Couch was of 17 Primrose Terrace, Gravesend, as was Jane Couch.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th June 1848

George Couch of Gravesend but a Jeweller in Clerkenwell Green, Middlesex.

All his real and personal estate to his wife Jane, absolutely; estates vested in him as a trustee or mortgagee, subject to the equities affecting them.

He appoints his wife his executor.

Witnesses: W. R. Simpson  L. J. Love, 8 Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell.

Proved 15th May 1855

35. Headstone; Cox

In Memory
of
THOMAS COX
of the County of Roscommon, Ireland
late an Officer in Her Majesty's Customs
in the Port of London
who died on the 21st of February 1844
Aged 34 Years
“Requiescat in Peace”
Also in Memory of
ANTHONY MONAHAN
of Ballinrobe, County  Mayo, Ireland
and late of H.M. Customs
who died on the 21st of October 1848
Aged 30 Years

CRESSY see HAMMOND

36. Ledger; Croft

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANN
he beloved and affectionate Wife of
WILLIAM GILMORE CROFT
who died16th September 1855 Aged 30 Years
Also of MARY Sister of the above and Daughter of
WILLIAM & ANN FILLINGHAM
(of Newark - upon – Trent)
who died 21st September 1855 Aged 16 Years
“Oh, the Sweet Joy this sentence gains,
“I know that my Redeemer Lives””
Also WILLIAM HENRY ARNOLD Aged 5 Months
and SIDNEY GILMORE Aged 1 Year 9 Months
“Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven”
Sons of WILLM. GILMORE & EMMA MARIA CROFT
Also EMMA MARIA second Wife of W. G. CROFT
who died 29th March 1880 Aged 60 Years

Also WILLIAM GILMORE CROFT
who died [  ] February 1881 in his 58th Year

37. Headstone; Cullerne

In Memory of
BAYLIE CULLERNE
of Milton next Gravesend
who died on the 9th July 1857
Aged 73 Years
Also of ELIZABETH Relict of the above
who died July 2nd 1866
Aged 71 Years
Also JANE CULLERNE
eldest Daughter of the above
who died April 12th 1897
Aged [81 Years]

Jane Cullerne was of Shepherds Bush 

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st December 1851

Baylie Cullerne of Milton Road, Milton, Gentleman.

To his wife Elizabeth, all household goods and furniture, musical instruments, plate, plated articles, linen, china, glass, books, pictures, curiosities, oil paintings, clothes and stores, absolutely. Also £50, immediately after his death.

To each of his trustees, a £5 annuity, for as long as they act in the trusts.

All his real and personal estate, to his sons Charles Puttenay Cullerne, late of Air Street, Piccadilly but now of Gravesend, Surgeon, Baylie Henry Cullerne, now a Clerk with Mr Ellis of Fenchurch Street, City of London, Auctioneer and Edward Smith Pryce of Sheppey Place, Gravesend, Dissenting Minister, upon trust, They, after paying his legacies, to pay from the income of his estate, his wife an annuity of £200, for life, as long as she continues his widow and unmarried.

They also to pay his sister Susannah, widow of James Harley and his brother Henry Cullerne, annuities of £10 each for life.

The trustees are also apply the income from his estate, after the annuities have been deducted, among his children, for life, if any of them die under 21 and unmarried, leaving no lawful issue, their share to be divided among the survivors.................................

The children of his daughter Matilda, William Cullerne Lee and Matilda Cullerne Lee, will take their mother's share...............................

Their father seems to be Mr Lee of Leeds (Kent), who is testator's wife's relation.

Many trust details and clauses follow.............................

Testator appoints his trustees as his executors.

Witnesses: Henry Newbon, Solicitor, Gravesend Walter Guppy Poole, Clerk to Mr Newbon.

Proved 6th August 1857

38. Headstone; Culmer

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZABETH Wife of
Mr WILLIAM CULMER
who departed this Life
September 16th 1849
Aged 70 Years
Also the above
Mr WILLIAM CULMER
who departed this Life
October 11th 1857
Aged 77 Years
“His End was Peace”
Also JOHN RAWLINGS
Father in Law of the above
Mr WILLIAM CULMER
who departed this Life
November 14th 1861
Aged 91 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th August 1857

William Culmer of The Terrace, Milton next Gravesend, Gentleman, (Trinity House Thames Pilot).

His debts funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

The house where he lives, furniture, plate, linen, china, books, pictures,jewels, personal ornaments, (except his gold snuff box and watch and appendages), also the mortgage and bonds he holds secured on the Tolls of the Gravesend and Wrotham Turnpike Road and £100 new 3% annuities in the Bank of England, to his daughter Margaret absolutely.

His freehold house, 65 Milton Road in Milton, to his son Samuel Man Culmer, absolutely.

His freehold houses, 13 and 14 Peppercroft Street, and 14 Albion Road, Milton, to his son Stephen Culmer, absolutely.

His freehold houses, 2 Augustine Road and 63 Milton Road, Milton and his watch with the appendages, which he wears, to his son Lawrence Giles Culmer, absolutely.

His son John has been abroad for many years and not heard of in 4 years, so he gives his executors £250 of 3% new annuities in the Bank of England and all his shares in the Gravesend and Milton Gas Light Company, upon trust, to invest the dividends  in the same annuities to accumulate until his son John claims it, within 10 years from the day of testator's death. If he does not do so, his executors to divide total fund between his other children, Samuel, Stephen, Lawrence and Margaret, equally shared.

His gold snuff box presented to him by the Grand Duke of Russia*, on his visit to England, some years ago, to his son John, which he wishes he will never part with it  but keep it in the family as an heirloom. But if he does not return or claim the box within 10 years, he gives it to his son Stephen.

If any of his children die in his lifetime, leaving lawful issue, their share to be equally divided between their children, if more than one.

To his daughter Mary Phillis Johnstone, £50 for mourning for herself and her children.

To his housekeeper Mary Bill, widow, 6 months wages, to commence from day of his death; also, in consideration of the great care and attention she has paid him during his long and painful illness, she to have £100, tax free.

He gives his executors £10 each as a mark of his respect.

Residue of his estate and effects to his executors, upon trust, they to convert into money that not consisting of money and divide it equally between is children. If any of them died before they can inherit and are married, leaving lawful issue, their share to be equally shared by their children.

He appoints his friends, Jonathan West, Thomas Troughton and Charles James Pinching, his executors and trustees.

Witnesses: W. Newman, Gravesend  W. Vosper Newman, Gravesend.

Proved 20th November 1857. Power reserved to Charles Pinching.

* The Grand Duke of Russia. 

This reference, in which Culmer only mentions the Grand Duke, may refer to the Grand Duke's unannounced visit to Queen Victoria in 1839, before her marriage to Prince Albert, the following year, 1840.

The Grand Duke was Alexander, who became Czar in 1855 as Alexander ll, around the time of the Crimea War. He was assassinated in 1881.

To put this into the context of the day, Russia was extremely unpopular in Britain due to the  strong public support of Poland and it's struggle for independence from the Russian Empire, to which it was shackled. These feelings, (which are echoed today !), found a strong voice in Punch magazine, which had it's say on the visit to England of Czar Nicholas in 1844.

Punch urged Englishmen  to be polite and welcoming, offering the guest, “a politeness so frigid that the autocrat shall consider himself in Siberia”

“He shall be dropping his money, snuff boxes, broaches, orders and whatnot wherever he goes. Money costs him nothing, remember, he can afford to lavish it , Friends, Countrymen, swear with Punch to carry every shilling the man leaves, to the Polish Fund. Remember what is the hand that offers these honours. Don't touch his money. Hand it over to Lord Dudley Stuart”*

* Lord Dudley Stuart was Vice President of the Literary Association of the Friends of Poland and widely recognised as one of the most dedicated supporter of the cause of Poland and Polish refugees in Britain.

When Culmer was an active Thames pilot, he must have taken the Grand Duke's ship safely to Woolwich, where the Duke landed. He doesn't seem to have been embarrassed by the gift, no doubt, not a Punch reader and probably not that aware of European affairs, although the outbreak of the Crimean War, not that many years after the visit, should have lead him to think again about the gift ?

39. Headstone; Curtis

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANN
the beloved Wife of
GEORGE CURTIS
late of Lambeth Walk
Surrey
who died 14th March 1851
Aged 51 Years

40. Headstone , Flaked; Dalrymple

[Sacred]
[to the ] Memory of
[GEORGE] [T]EIXERA DALRY[MPLE]
[who] died 27th September
1854
Aged 3[4] Years
Also of ELLEN his [Wife]
who died 26th July
1859
Aged 40 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th December 1849

George Teixiera Dalrymple of Woolwich.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs  to be paid.

He gives his wife Ellen, all of his property. The residue of his estate to James Tebbits and William Stone, upon trust, they to permit his wife to have the use of all parts that do not produce  income. The net residue after his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, to be invested in Government Funds, (not being terminable annuities), the annual dividends to be paid to his wife for life and after he death, the fund to his children at 21 years of age in equal shares and their children. If any die, under  21 years, leaving children, that child or children, to have the parent's share, in equal shares if more than one.

He appoints his trustees, James Tebbits, Attorney of Warwick and William Stone, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, of Limehouse, as his executors.

Witnesses: William Bentham, Clerk, City of London Bank  Frederick Cornish of the same place.

Proved 17th April 1855 Administration granted to Ellen Dalrymple, his widow. Tebbits and Stone have renounced administration.

Note in Margin: 19th February 1879. Administration granted to Ellen Louisa Wilhelm[ina] ? Dalrymple, Spinster, the daughter. If the will was not administered by the widow, it is nor mentioned.

According to a brief note in Ancestry, George was the son of Sir William and Louisa Dalrymple, born in 1820 in Sevenoaks. But Sir William does not mention George among his children in his will, proved in 1849. Sir William appears to have a military background and among his bequest is an history of the Peninsula War, the name Teixiera is of Portugese and Gallician origin, meaning Yew Tree, (Taxus).

1851 Census

George Dalrymple, in Greenwich, a Banker at the London and Counties Bank

41. Headstone; Darnley

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr JOHN DARNLEY
who departed this Life
November 17th
1847
Aged 67 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st October 1847

John Darnley of  Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Gentleman.

To Joseph Senior of Stone Street, Chelsea, Ann Forbes wife of Joseph Forbes of Gravesend and William Culmer  of Gravesend, Gentleman, all of his real and personal estate, upon trust. They to receive  the rents and dividends and pay his debts, funeral and probate charges.

They to pay Ann Forbes an annuity of £50 for life and to pay Joseph Senior an annuity of £20 for life. They to pay William Senior of Daneside, High Burton, Yorkshire, Clothier, James Senior of the same place, Gardener, Francis Senior of Rostrick ?, Yorkshire, Milner ?, and Isabella  wife of Joshua Woodhouse of the same place, Manufacturer, a £10 annuity for life. After the annuities have been set up, the residue of income from his estate towards the education, clothing and maintenance of his natural daughter Isabella Darnley of Gravesend, until she is 21.

Any surplus to be invested from time to time in Government securities and to pay off a mortgage on part of his estate in proportions and at the times they think fit. Any surplus to accumulate for the benefit of his daughter Isabella until she is 21.

All the bequests to his daughter to be duty free and not subject to the interests of any future husband.

The annuities before bequeathed, will, upon the death of the recipients, go to his daughter for life. All the residue of his estate and accumulations to go to his daughter and after her death to her children, if any. If she dies leaving no children, then he leaves the residue to the children of his late sister Elizabeth Senior, then living, for ever.

He has given the annuity to Joseph Senior as recognition of the troubles he may have collecting the rents and managing the estate and carrying out the trusts.

He appoints his trustees as his executors.

Witnesses: William Newman, Treasurer of the Borough of Gravesend  William Clinch of Gravesend, Corn Factor.

Proved 7th June 1848 Power reserved to Ann Forbes.

42. Headstone, Very Eroded; Davies

Sacred
to the Memory of
SAMUEL RAWKINS DAVIES
Born [  ] October 1825
Died 23rd September 18[55]

Samuel Rawkins Davies was of Milton Place

43. Headstone; Davis

To the Memory of
the beloved EDWARD REYNOLDS DAVIS
who departed this Life
February 18th 1858
Aged 32 Years
Also EMMA MARGARET
second Daughter of the above
who departed this Life
November 24th  1860
Aged 5 Years
Also EMMA
Widow of the above
who died Feb [  ] 1910
Aged 85 Years

Edward Reynolds Davis was of 7 Marine Parade

44. Headstone; Deane

Sacred
to the Memory of
JAMES Son of
WILLIAM  and ELIZABETH DEANE
who departed this Life
December 29th 1849
Aged 27 Years
Also the above
WILLIAM DEANE
who departed this Life
July 15th 1861
Aged 73 Years
BENJAMIN APPLEY WROE
who departed this Life
November 29th 1860
Aged 34 Years
BENJAMIN his Son
who departed this Life
May 22nd 1856
Aged 6 Years and 10 Months
ANN WROE his Daughter
who departed this Life
December 2nd 1860
Aged 6 Months
The above ELIZABETH DEANE
who departed this Life
December 9th 1867
Aged 75 Years

William Deane was of Windmill Street

45. Headstone; Dixon

Sacred
to the Memory of
JOHN CHARLES
KENNEDY DIXON Esq
late of Chelsea
who died at Milton
June 13th 1855
Aged 30 Years
“Sincerely Regretted”
And of
SUSANNA CHARLES
Aunt of the above
late of Chillington House, Maidstone
who died 21st August 1857
Aged [69] Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th December 1855

Susanna Charles of Maidstone, Widow.

She appoints her nephew Alexander Randall of Maidstone, Banker, George Archer Pain of the Bank of England and Evan Hare of Milton Court,Temple, Esquire, her executors and trustees. To each of them £100, tax free.

She gives her niece Clara wife of John Bosworth, £100.

To Emma Dixon, mother of her late nephew John Kennedy Dixon, £100

To her old friend John Monckton of Maidstone, £100.

To her old friend Rebecca Prentis of Maidstone, Spinster, £100

To her niece Katherine Dorothea Pain wife of George Archer Pain, £500; if she dies  in testator's lifetime, then the £500 to whoever is entitled under the laws of intestacy.

Her furniture, pictures, plate, linen, clothes and household effects  to her sisters Katherine Morris  and Martha Dixon, equally shared.

She gives £600 to her trustees and Joseph Arrowsmith  of Lyons Inn, Strand, upon trust,

(Arrowsmith is an additional trustee).

All her real estate  and money to her executors, upon trust, to sell and convert her personal estate not consisting of money into money, upon trust, the £600 given to her trustees, to be invested and paid to Archer Charles Dixon, son of her late nephew John Kennedy Dixon at 21 years of age, in the meantime interest toward his maintenance and education, if he dies before he is 21, the fund to sink into her residuary personal estate.

Executors and trustees to pay ¾ of 9 twelve' s of income from her estate to her sister Katherine Morris for life. After Katherine's death, then to Katherine Dorothea Pain, absolutely. If she dies in the lifetime of Katherine Morris, the trustees to pay  to persons entitled by the law of intestacy.

(Long and involved trust details and rules..............)

Witnesses: Henry Standhast ?,  20 Harmer Street, Gravesend  Susan Warren, his Servant.

Susanna Charles's brother in law, Dr Thomas Charles of Chillington House, who died in 1855, possessed a significant collection of art and antiquities, which he left with his library, to form the foundation of Maidstone Museum, based in Chillington House, where it remains, originally it was known as the Charles Museum. Susanna was involved in letting and selling part of the house for the museum, which opened to the public in 1858. One of her trustees and executors, Alexander Randall left the museum £300 and 2 of his nephews donated £1,600.

In 1867 the Kent Archaeological Society rented accommodation there, which continues to this day.

John Charles Kennedy Dixon is recorded by the 1851 Census as being of Beaufort Street, Beaufort Place, Chelsea and a Clerk, for whom not specified.

46. Headstone; Donne

Sacred
to the Memory of
BENJAMIN DONNE Esq
Inspector of the River
of the Port of London
who departed this Life
on the 31st July 1842
in the 66th Year of his Age
Also ELIZABETH
Relict of the above
who departed this Life
on the 21st Dec 1855
Aged 77 Years
Also
KATE infant Daughter of
EDWARD YOUNG M.D.
And LOUISA his Wife
of Gravesend
who died January 3rd 1856
Age 9 Months

47. Headstone; Doughty

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr JOHN DOUGHTY
who departed this Life
January 25th 1856
Aged 68 Years
Also SARAH DOUGHTY
Wife of the above
who died May 7th 1887
Aged 86 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd June 1851

John Doughty of Gravesend, Inn Keeper, (Prince of Orange, New Road, Melville's Directory 1851).

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

His real and personal estate, to Jonathan Fletcher of Gravesend, Plumber and John Edward Osmond of Fenchurch Street, London, Wine Merchant, upon trust. If they think it fit, they to permit his wife to carry on his business, as long as she remains his widow and unmarried, she can use part of his estate's capital for that purpose and have the occupation and use  of the lease, the furniture, implements, utensils, plate, linen,china and glass in the inn.

The rents and taxes due and the cost of repairs  and insurance to be paid by his wife from the business profits, she will also use the profits to maintain and educate his children, during their minorities or, for girls, when they marry, if earlier than 21.

If his trustees decline  to permit his wife to carry on the business or withdraw the permission, or she marries or dies, then upon trust, either to discontinue the business or  carry it on themselves for as long as they think fit.

Trustees to sell his real estate and convert that part of his personal estate not consisting of cash, into cash and to invest the money, while the business carries on in Government stock or Real securities. They to pay his wife the annual income from the investment for as long as she carries on as his widow, she maintaining and educating his sons and unmarried minor daughters.

After her death or remarriage, then upon trust, for the benefit of his minor children, daughters being unmarried.

If none of his children live to 21 years or being daughters die unmarried, then upon trust, for whoever, at his wife's death, is his next of kin as laid down by the laws if intestacy. 

Long, involved trust details follow............................................... 

He appoints his trustees and his wife, while she remains his widow, as his executors; she and the trustees to be guardians of his children while they are minors.

Witnesses: George Edward Sharland, Solicitor, Gravesend  William Muzzall, his Clerk.

Proved 21st February 1856, John Doughty was late of Gravesend High Street*. Fletcher and Osmond renounce their roles as executors and trustees.

*The Burial Register records John Doughty as still being of the Prince of Orange in New Road.

48. Ledger; Earl

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr ISAAC EARL
Inhabitant of London
Son of
ISAAC and MARY EARL
of Wolsingham
County of Durham
He was born January 21st 1800
and departed this Life
suddenly at Gravesend
November 27th 1839

49. Headstone; Eddy

Sacred
to the Memory of
JANE EDDY
the beloved Wife of
Mr JOHN EDDY
late of Sheerness
who departed this Life
December 13th 1847
Aged 76 Years
Also the above
Mr JOHN EDDY
who departed this Life
December 15th 1848
Aged 73 Years
Also CHARLOTTE JANE
youngest Daughter of the above
who departed this Life
December 9th ? 1863
[Aged 40 Years]
Also HENRIETTA BROWN
[            ] Daughter of the above
who departed this Life
[ February 1873]
[Aged 68 Years]

Jane Eddy was of Milton, John and Charlotte Eddy and Henrietta Brown were of 58 Windmill Street, Gravesend. John Eddy is recorded in the 1841 Census as being of Minster, Isle of Sheppey, (of which Sheerness was a part), he was a Boatswain but no further details.

EDMED see WOOTTON 

50. Headstone; Edwards

Sacred
to the Memory of
THOMAS EDWARDS
second Son of the late
THOMAS EDWARDS Esq
of Haddesdon, Herts
who died February 19th 1853
Aged 52 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th February 1853

Thomas Edwards of [7] Clarence Place, Milton, Gentleman.

First all his debts, funeral and probate charges to be paid.

All of his estate and effects to his wife Mary Ann, absolutely.

He appoints his brother Charles Thomas Edwards of Upper Clapton, Middlesex, Gentleman, as his sole executor.

Witnesses: Frances Edwards, Spinster, 4 Magdalen Street, Oxford  Henry Rogers Burton, Surgeon, 9 Clarence Place, Gravesend.

Proved 1st March 1853

EDWARDS see HUGHES

51. Headstone and Body Stone; Eglintine

In Memory of
PATTY EGLINTINE
of the Parish of Milton
who departed this Life
September 4th 1858
Aged 74 Years
(Verses ?)
Also HARRIOT EGLINTINE
the beloved Wife of
THOMAS EGLINTINE
who departed this Life February [  ] 1870
Aged 66 Years
“I know that my Redeemer Liveth”
Also the above
THOMAS EGLINTINE
who departed this Life November 17th 1874
Aged 74 Years
Also HARRIETT JANE EGLINTINE
who died [ 2nd Quarter] 1902
Aged [35] Years

Principal Probate Registry Index

Patty Eglintine, late of Milton, Widow, died at 71 Parrock Street. Administration granted to Thomas Eglintine of Parrock Street and Thomas Grier of The Terrace, Milton, Baker, Nephews. Effects value under £450.

Thomas Eglintine of 71 Parrock Street, Milton, Waterman, died at the County Asylum, Barming, administration to Harriett Jane Eglintine of same address, widow and relict, effects value under £200.

52. Headstone; Martin

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZABETH MARTIN
Wife of
JOHN ELLIOTT
who departed this Life
September 25th 1847
Aged 30 Years

ELLIOTT see SAUNDERS

ENSOM see KIRKHAM

53. Headstone; Evans

Sacred
to the Memory of
THOMAS EVANS
who departed this Life
July the 28th 1853
Aged 67 Years
Also
SARAH EVANS
his Wife
who departed this Life
February 29th 1855
Aged 71 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th July 1843

Thomas Evans, formerly of Enfield, now of 21 Albion Road, Milton, Gentleman.

To his wife Sarah, his 4 copyhold houses called Cottage Place, built by him in 1833 in Enfield, for ever, according to the custom of the Manor.

Also to her, his freehold house and garden at 21 Albion Road, Milton, conveyed to him the day of this will, by Medhurst Troughton Esquire and others in consideration of the sum of £460.

Residue of his estate and effects to his wife, for ever, subject to payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, his wife is his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Dignam, 4 Walbrook, London  Mary Hardy, Albion Road, Milton.

Codicil 6th July 1848

Since he made the will he has now sold his cottages in Enfield and, with the proceeds, has purchased from William Henry Wallan, an annuity of £50, paid during the joint lives of himself and his wife and for the life of the survivor. If his wife survives him she will receive the annuity for life which he gives to her absolutely. She also to have all arrears due on it at his death.

Rest of the will confirmed.

Witnesses: Thomas Dignam, 17 Ironmonger Lane, London     Caroline Foulson, Albion Road, Milton.

Proved 22nd April 1854

54. Headstone; Evans

Sacred
to the Memory of
SARAH
the beloved Wife of
E. W. G. EVANS
of Windmill Street, Gravesend
who departed this Life
on the 18th October 1854
in her 37th Year
Also THOMAS WHITING Esq
Father of the above
who departed this Life
on the 30th of July 1859
in his 80th Year
Also SARAH his Wife
who died March 6th 1870
interred in the family grave, Broseley, Salop

Thomas Whiting was from Camberwell

EVANS see TONGE

EVELEY see BASS

55. Headstone; Everill

Sacred
to the Memory of
EDWARD EVERILL
late of Lambeth,Surrey
who departed this Life
September 21st 1858
Aged 75 Years
“What he was will be best
known at the Day of Judgment”
Also SUSANNA EVERILL
Wife of the above
who departed this Life
December 17th 1865
Aged 77 Years

Edward Everill was of Shrubbery Road, Gravesend, Susanna Everill came from Chelsea.

56. Headstone; Eves

Sacred
to the Memory of
ESTHER
Daughter of
RICHARD & LOUISA EVES
[who departed this Life]
[  ] September 1846
[Aged 12 Years] and 6 Months
Also ELIZA
Daughter of the above
who departed this Life
on the 23rd day of January 1850
Aged 22 Years

57. Headstone; Farmer

Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE HENRY FARMER
who died at Balaklava (sic)
March 17th 1856
Aged 20 Years
Much Lamented
“He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down,
Farewell my young Blossom,
The Fairest, the Fleetest,
The Pride of my Bosom,
The Last and the Sweetest,
On you my Heart centred
all Hopes Earth could cherish,,
The spoilt death entered
and Thou must perish”
Also GEORGE FARMER
Grandfather of the above
who died April 21st 1856
Aged 70 Years
Also GEORGE FARMER
Pilot
who died April 19th 1866
Aged 58 Years
Also HANNAH MARY FARMER
Relict of the above GEORGE FARMER
who passed away (suddenly) July 14th 1872
Aged 63 Years
“At Peace”

George Farmer, died 1856, was recorded in the 1851 Census as a Journeyman Bricklayer of Market Alley, Milton

FERGUSON see CROFT

58. Headstone, Very Worn; Ferne

Family Grave of
J. H. FERNE
London
Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZA Wife of the above
who died November [  ] 18[5]0
Aged 24 Years
[Also] JAMES HOPPE FERNE
Son of the above
who died August [  ] [1852]
Aged [22] Months

Eliza Ferne, formerly Eliza Hoppe, died at 152 Parrock Street, the home of H. Edwards, a Tailor, seemingly as a result of giving birth. Her son James  died at  9 Swan Street, Minories, City of London, which was next to the Crown and Anvil inn, of which his grandfather Edward Haffy Ferne was the licensed victualler. The father James Ham Ferne, was employed, along with several other young men, by a Gravesend Grocer, (1851 Census). He seems to have spent the rest of his life as a porter, dying in 1905 in Manor Park, Essex.

59. Headstone; Fever

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr GEORGE FEVER
who departed this Life
December 15th 1847
Aged 81 Years
He was a most affectionate
and indulgent Husband and kind Father
and sincere Friend and his
Memory will long be cherished
Also Mrs SARAH FEVER
Relict of the above
who departed this Life after a short illness
December [ ] 1865
in her 88th Year
“She lived and died  in confident Hope,
through the death of her [Saviour ?],
of a Glorious Resurrection at the last day”
CAROLINE ANN YARNOLD
who died December [  ] 18[71]
Aged 82 Years
“God is Love”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th October 1844

Thomas Fever of Windmill Street, Gravesend, Esquire.

He gives his nephew Joseph Withew, £20 and his gold watch.

He gives £50 to each of the following; Samuel Watson of Kennington Street, Walworth, Surrey, Gentleman, Thomas Aylin of Paul Street, Finsbury, Middlesex, Gilder, Mary Rennall wife of William Rennall of Windmill Row, Camberwell, Eliza Gould of Rahere Street, Goswell Street Road, Middlesex, School Mistress, Ann Harvey of James Street, Buckingham Gate, Sempstress, James Ashley of Park Street, Dorset Square, Artist and Caroline Ann Yarnold, Spinster, now residing with him and his wife.

He gives his carriage with appendages, household furniture, plate, linen, china, books and pictures, wine, liquor and other domestic articles, to his wife (Elizabeth), absolutely.

If his daughter Mary Handley, wife of James Handley, survives his wife, such of the articles his wife has not  sold or disposed of, shall at his wife's death, go to his daughter Mary.

All his freehold, copyhold and residue of leaseholds and personal estate, to his wife, upon trust, she to lay out as much of his estate not consisting of leaseholds, stock funds or securities in Government Stock and Real Estate.

His freehold, copyhold, residuary leasehold estate and personal estate shall constitute  his residuary estate.

He charges this with an annuity to his wife Elizabeth, of £300, for life and one of £50 for Caroline Ann Yarnold, for life. Also an annuity of £20 for Josias Mardle  of Hart Street, Covent Garden, Middlesex, Shoemaker, for life; also an annuity of £12 for Margaret Day of Kennington Street, Walworth , Surrey, Widow, for life.

If his daughter Mary Handley or any of her children are living at the death of his wife, he charges his residuary estate with the payment of an annuity of £200 to his daughter and any children then living................................

Long and involved trust details and rules follows.........................................

Witnesses: Joseph Gandar, Northampton Park, Islington  William Wilson, Junior, Northampton Street ?, Strand ?

Codicil 20th December 1844

He simply makes clearer some points of his will...........................................

After his daughter's death, if her husband, James Handley, survives her, he to have benefits from the residuary estate....................................

Witnesses: James Murray, 31 Windmill Street  Joseph Gandar, Northampton Park, Islington.

Proved 28th January 1848

FILLINGHAM see CROFT

FINNEY see WILLIAMS 

60. Headstone; Fitchett

Sacred
to the Memory
of
Mrs RACHEL FITCHETT
who departed this Life
September 18th 1847
Aged 74 Years
Also
ELIZABETH MEALS
[           ?        ]
who after a long and distressing
[                                        ]
entered into rest March 12th ? 1860
Aged 65 Years
JOSH. HOLBERRY FITCHETT
[who died June 1861]
[Aged 73 Years]
Also JOHN MEALS
]who died October 1885]
[Aged 86 Years]

61. Headstone; Ford

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANN FORD
who departed this Life
November 21st ? 1847
Aged 64 Years

Of Brunswick Road, Milton

62. Headstone; Fossey

Sacred
to the Memory of
ESTHER Wife of
THOMAS FOSSEY
of Rosherville
 died May 27th 1858 Aged 66 Years
Also the above
THOMAS FOSSEY
 died Dec 6th 1862 Aged 76 Years
Also SARAH STEEL
Daughter of the above
 died Jan 27th 1892 Aged 78 Years
Also her Husband
JAMES STEEL
died Sept 21st 1897 in his 91st Year
Also MARY ANN SOPHIA
beloved Wife of
WILLIAM STEEL
died May 10th 1907 Aged 46 Years
“She was a most Faithful Affectionate
Wife, a Tender Parent and Sincere Friend”

Thomas Fossey, according to the 1851 Census, was a retired Timber Merchant, in Northfleet. 

63. Headstone; Fox

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr GEORGE FOX
of the Parish of Milton
who departed this Life
November 10th 1849
in the 70th Year of his Age
HENRY WILFRED
the beloved Child of
JOHN and EMILY MACKLEY
died March 30th 1872 Aged 8 Months
JHN HENRY MACKLEY
Father of the above
died Jany. 22Nd 1881 Aged 43 Years
MILLICENT
COMPTON MACKLEY
Daughter of the above
died Augt. 5Th 1924 Aged 57 Years
“Peace, Perfect Peace”
 “And so he bringeth them unto the
Haven where they would be”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st May 1849

George Fox the Elder of Milton, Waterman.

He gives to his wife Elizabeth, all his money and securities for money, his estate and effects. He appoints his wife as his sole executor.

He signs the will with his mark X

Witnesses: James Franklin, Pier Law Officer ?, Gravesend  John York, Cordwainer, Gravesend  Henry Newman, Bookseller, Milton.

Proved 18th December 1849

64. Headstone; Fraser

Sacred
to the Memory of
ROBERT FRASER
of this Parish
who departed this Life
July the 21st 1858
Aged 52 Years
Also MARY
only Daughter of the above
who departed this Life
May the 22nd 1838
in her 7th Year
She lies interred in St. Luke's, Chelsea
Also HANNA FRASER
who died March 5th 1877
Aged 70 Years

According to Robert Fraser's probate note, dated 21st September 1858, he was a News Agent and Stationer of 2 Railway Place, Gravesend. Administration was granted to his widow Hannah, his effects were valued at under £100. In the 1851 Census, Robert Fraser and Hannah were in the News Agent and Stationary business in Harmer Street; at that time the Fraser family had 2 servants.

65. Headstone; Gahan

Sacred
to the Memory of
Lieutenant GEORGE GAHAN
Royal Navy
who departed this Life
7th December 1851
Aged 58 Years

George Gahan had an interesting and varied career. He did not rise to a high rank but it seems he was of a class of officers who formed the backbone of the service.

The Navy Biographical Dictionary, 1843, tells us that he came from an Irish family  “of very ancient descent”, which was allied to “many of the Nobility of the present day”.

His father was a naval officer who served at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent,1780. His paternal grandfather was an army officer who saw action at the Battle of Dettingen, 1743.

Gahan entered the Royal Navy in 1805 as a Midshipman and served on the Scilly Isles guardship H.M.S. Hornet.

In 1807 he served on  H.M.S. Salvador Del Mundo, flagship of Admiral Young; this was a Spanish ship captured by the Royal Navy.

In 1809 he served on the sloop, H.M.S. Jalouse, ( a captured French ship), in the capture of Le Charles, a French privateer. At this period he was also engaged in escorting conveys to the West Indies.

In 1814 he served on H.M.S Childers and in September of that year took part in the unsuccessful attack on Fort Bowyer at Mobile, Alabama, during the war following America's failed attempt to seize Canada.

In 1815 he was, at long last, promoted to Lieutenant, one wonders, was he such an able person that commanders of ships he served in did not want to lose him if he was recommended for promotion ?

In 1815 he was on H.M.S. Pique, (captured French ship), at Plymouth. After this time he joined the Coast Guard blockade, serving on H. M. S. Talavere, 74 guns. After the defeat of Napoleon, he transferred to the Coast Guard. In 1830 he was injured due to “his zeal, activity and perseverance suppressing smuggling” . In 1832 he had to resign on health grounds, spending 9 months in a Naval hospital.

But, in that year, he was soon back to his duties, commanding H. M. S. Dove, a revenue vessel. He continued to serve in the Coast Guard service until he retired.

During his career he was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal for saving the lives of 3 men during a storm off the coast of Norfolk.

George Gahan married his cousin, Elizabeth Gahan, in 1819, they had one daughter.

After her death, he married Honor Cole, in 1838. She was daughter of William Cornish, Esquire, Magistrate and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall. Her great uncle was Captain Sir Charles Cole, R. N. and she was sister in law of Lieutenant James Clayton, R. N.

The couple had 3 children. By the time of the 1851 Census, they were living in Brunswick Road, Milton but at the time of his death later that year, they were living at Perry Street, Northfleet.

George Gahan was now retired from the Royal Navy, on half pay and also a pensioner of the Coast Guard. His wife Honor was 30, his daughter from his first marriage, Helen, was 27, son William was 9, son Daniel was 1 and daughter Honoria was only 2 months; they had one servant living with them. George Gahan's death was obviously a terrible blow to Honor but she would have been cushioned by her familial connections, from the harsh treatment handed out to the less fortunate in those hard times.

66. Headstone, Eroded; Gardner

Sacred
to the Memory of
AMELIA
Daughter of
RICHARD & [AMELIA] GARDNER
of this Parish
who departed this Life
June [  ] 1844
Aged 7 Years & 7 Months
Also
ANN ELIZABETH BRITTAIN
who departed this Life
December  20th ? 1848
in the [31st ] Year of her Age

67. Headstone; Gardner

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr RICHARD GARDNER
Formerly of the Public Office, Bow Street
and late of this Parish
who departed this Life
June the 4th 1848
Aged 48 Years
Also
Mrs AMELIA GARDNER
Wife of the above
who departed this Life
February the 10th 1850
Aged 46 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th January 1850 (Poor quality copy)

Amelia Gardner of the Nelson Inn, Gravesend, Widow.

First, all her debts, funeral and probate charges to be paid.

To Moses Morgan  of Charlotte Street, Bloomsbury, Middlesex, Surgeon,  and Augustine Hofman of  [      ?       ] Street, Leicester Square, Middlesex, Auctioneer, her leasehold houses in Mansfield Place ?, Gravesend, upon trust, to sell, if they think fit. Also to them, her personal estate and effects, to sell that not consisting of money and invest all the money raised [ I cannot read this, it probably says the money to be held in trust for her children and interest  to go towards their maintenance and education while they are minors]'                                                                                                                 

Witnesses: Frederick Thomas Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend  [             ?              ]

Codicil 8th February 1850

Her trustees to place her two children under the care of  Mrs Maria Britten.

Her private plate and jewellery not to be sold but to be kept until her children are 21 and then to be equally divided between them.

Witnesses: Frederick Thomas Southgate   Jane Ralph

Proved 10th April 1850

68. Headstone; Godfrey

Sacred
to the Memory of
WILLIAM GODFREY
of Milton [        ?       ]
who departed this Life May 31st 1852
in the 37th Year of his Age
Also JANE Wife of the above
who died October 2[ ] 1855
in the [4]0th Year of her Age
Also THOMAZINE GODFREY
Daughter of the above
who died December 17th 1866
Age 20 Years
Also JOHN HOOKER TISDELL
Trinity House Pilot
Son in law of the above
who died August 23rd 1888
in his 50th Year
“Could his [        ?       ] Best”
Also SARAH TISDELL his Mother
who died January 29th 1890
in her 86th Year
“Her End was Peace”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st May 1852

William Godfrey of the British Tar Tavern, Gravesend, Licensed Victualler.

First, his debts, funeral and probate charges to be paid.

All of his real and personal estate and effects to his wife Jane, absolutely.

He appoints his good friend William Webb of the Grove, Gravesend, House Agent, and his wife Jane Godfrey, his executors.

Witnesses: William Brown, Clerk to Mr Sharland  Francis Tilden, Perry Street, Northfleet.

Proved 4th August 1852

GOLDIE see MARSH

69. Headstone; Graff

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mrs SOPHIA GRAFF
who died August 27th 184[9]
Aged 85 Years
Also her Sister
FRANCES LOUISA GRAFF
who die August 4th 1850
Age 83 Years

Sophia and Frances Graff came from Windmill Street; the 1841 Census records them as Independent.

70. Headstone; Graham

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr JOHN GRAHAM
late of the Middleton Arms, Milton
who departed this Life
December 6th 1856
in his 67th Year
Also ELIZABETH Wife of the above
who departed this Life
October 5th 1856
in her 66th Year

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th October 1856

John Graham of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He appoints his brother in law George Groom of 27 Crescent Street, Euston Square, London, Cabinet Maker, his friend William Curtis of the Kent Road, Surrey, Merchant's Clerk and his niece Mary Cooper, now living with him, his executors and trustees.

They to first pay his debts, funeral and probate costs.

He gives his niece Mary Ann Graham Curtis, wife of William Curtis and daughter of his sister Elizabeth Cook, the gold watch which was presented to him by the Countess of Mulgrave.

He gives to his brother in law George Groom, £50 for the trouble he may have acting for him.

He gives £800 in the 5% Perpetual Preference Stock he holds in the Great Northern Railway Company, to his executors upon trust, to pay the dividends to his niece Mary Ann Graham Curtis, for life, for her own use. After her death, then upon trust, to pay the capital stock to her children, equally shared or if only one the whole to that one. If there are no children, then the stock to fall into his residuary personal estate.

The £800 he holds in the Coventry  and Nuneaton Consolidated Stock of the London and North Western Railway Company, goes to his niece Mary Cooper, absolutely. He request her to pay his sister Elizabeth, £10 per annum for life but does not charge her legacy or his estate with this.

All his residuary money, securities for money, goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, real and personal estate to his trustees, upon trust. They to call in money and convert that not consisting of money into money and pay his debts, funeral and probate charges and divide  the proceeds from his residuary estate equally between  his brother Joseph Graham and his sisters Mary Groom and Catherine Graham, Spinster, absolutely.

Much involved trust details follows, with the usual rules and conditions....................

Witnesses: C. H. Wiltshire   Richard Lightfoot, Clerks to Mr George Edward Sharland, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Codicil 14th October 1856

He has bequeathed £800 stock in the Great Northern Railway, to his executors, upon trust, for the benefit of his niece Mary Ann Graham Curtis and, after her death to her children. He now revokes this bequest and substitutes £500 of that stock, for her benefit and then her children. The £300 residue  of the £800, to fall into his residuary personal estate.

Witnesses: George Edward Sharland   Richard Lightfoot, his Clerk.

Codicil 21st November 1856

He is now of 22 Wrotham Road, Gravesend.

He had bequeathed the whole of his household effects to be sold by his trustees. He now revokes this  and now gives them as follows:

To his niece Mary Cooper, 6 silver tea spoons, sugar tongs, feather bed  and bedstead in the front bedroom, 3 silver table spoons, silver gravy spoon and a pair of plated candle sticks.

To his niece Elizabeth Cooper, 6 silver tea spoons.

To his niece Mary Ann Graham Curtis, 3 silver table spoons, a silver soup ladle and the chimney glass in the front parlour.

To his nephew Henry Bloom, 3 silver table spoons.

To his brother in law George Groom, 3 silver table spoons.

To his niece Mrs Roberts, his tea caddy.

To his brother Joseph Graham, all his clothes.

He confirms the rest of the will.

Witnesses: Edward Young, M.D., Gravesend   C. H. Wiltshire, Clerk to Mr Sharland, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Proved 22nd December 1856

71. Coped Pale Stone, worn, one side illegible; Melbourne

Sacred to the Memory of LOUISA MELBOURNE
Wife of Lieutenant HUMPHREY GRAY 39th Regt. Foot
Born October 28th 1815 Died October [  ] [1845]

M.S.
CHRISTIANA ? [                                                    ]
[         ] HENRY          [            ]caram ?[             ] 

Louisa died in Milton, her husband was born in Ceylon in 1811 and was seriously wounded in the Gwalior  Campaign in India in 1843. He recovered and served in the Crimea War from 1854.  In 1858 he was a Captain and Brevet Major and retired in 1864.   

72. Headstone; Gregory

Sacred to the Memory
of
MOSES GREGORY
late High Street, Gravesend
who departed this Life Oct 31st 1854
Aged 50 Years
Also ELIZABETH GREGORY
Relict of the above
who departed this Life Nov 26th 1875
Aged 63 Years
Also of GEORGE HENRY GREGORY
Youngest Son of the above
who entered into rest March 29th 190[2 ]
Aged 45 Years
[Eroded Verses]
[Also] [               ] Wife of the above
[who died] [   ]  [  ] 1941
Aged [  ] Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th November 1853

Moses Gregory of the High Street, Gravesend, Draper.

He gives to his wife Elizabeth, all household good, furniture, books, pictures, plate, linen, china, wines, liquors and clothes; also £100 for her immediate wants.

His executors and trustees to sell his business in the High Street and stock in trade.

He gives to his wife and his friend William Winnett of Gravesend High Street, Grocer, all his freehold, copyhold and leasehold real estate and the residue of his personal estate and effects, upon trust, to sell and to possess the rents and profits until the sale, also they to convert into money that of his personal estate not consisting of money; they are to invest the proceeds into good securities.

They are to pay his mother Ann Gregory of Bluntisham, Huntingdon, Widow, an annuity of £7 10s for life, which is the sum her already pays her.

He gives to each of his children at 21 years of age, a sum of money, which, in the judgement of his trustees, will give them the best advantage  for their advancement.

He gives his wife the interest and dividends from the trust money, subject to the above, annuity, for life, she maintaining and educating their children while they are minor and unmarried. After his wife's death, the residue of the trust money to his children, then living, equally shared or to the lawful children of any of them who may have died. If there are none of his children then alive, then the trust money to be divided into 2 equal amounts , one part for his mother, brothers and sisters, equally shared and one part for such of his wife's brothers and sisters who are living at that time.

He appoints his wife and William Winnett, his executors and trustees.

Witnesses: N. Mawby   George  White, Assistants to Mr Gregory.

Proved 27th November 1854

73. Headstone; Grimes

Sacred
to the Memory of
CASSANDRA GRIMES
who died
February 8th 1851
Aged 60 Years
Also
CHARLES GRIMES
Husband of the above
who died
on the 19th of February 1858
Aged 85 Years

74. Headstone; Gunston

Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE W. GUNSTON Esq
late of the East India House
third Son of the late
JOHN GUNSTON Esq
of London
who departed this Life
November the 18th 1839
Aged 52 Years

75. Headstone; Hall

[                           ]
JOSEPH HALL
Born at Heybridge, Essex
February 24th 1820
Died at Gravesend
October [  ] 1853

In the Cemetery Register Joseph Hall is recorded as of Hadley, Suffolk. According to the North West Kent Family History Society's transcript of the Cemetery Registers he is in the same grave as Edward Haslem, aged 29, of Sussex Place, Gravesend who died shortly before Hall.

HALLSEY see BRIGGS

76. Headstone; Hammond

In Loving Memory of
MARY Infant Daughter  of
GEORGE & MARY HAMMOND
Also SARAH CRESSY their Daughter
who died Dec 30th 1851
Aged 16
Also SARAH CRESSY
Grandmother of the above
who died May 4th 1854
Aged 84
Also MARY Wife of
GEORGE HAMMOND
who died Oct 25th 1871
Aged 69
Also GEORGE HAMMOND
who died July 17th 1874
Age 82
Also ELEANOR
Daughter of the above
who died Jan 11th 1932
Aged 89
“In God's Keeping”

77. Headstone; Hancock

To the Memory of
WILLIAM HANCOCK
late of London
Born Marlborough, Wilts
July 17th 1789
Died June 20th 1848
Aged 59 Years
“His End was Peace”

William Hancock as of Clarence Row, Gravesend 

HANNAFORD see COUCH

78. Headstone; Harris

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr JOSEPH HARRIS
late of Barking, Essex
who departed this Life
the 17th of July 1853
Aged 62 Years

Joseph Harris does not appear in the North West Kent Family History Society's transcript of the Cemetery Registers. He does appear in the Civil Registration Death Records for the 3rd quarter of 1853 in the Gravesend Registration District.

79. Headstone; Hay

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr CHARLES HAY
late of Wycombe Marsh, Bucks
who died March 26th 1849
Aged 34 Years

Charles Hay was of Edwin Street, Gravesend

80. Headstone, Very Erode; Heard

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr JOHN HEARD
[                         ]
[ who departed this Life ]
[  ] June 1855
[Aged 72 Years]
SARAH WILSON MILES HEARD
Cousin of the above
who departed this Life
19th of November 186[0]
Aged 69 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th May 1841

John Heard of Milton, Inn Holder, (of the New Inn).

First, his debts, funeral and probate charges to be paid.

All his real estate, ready money, securities for money, rights, credits, goods, chattels, personal estate and effects, to William Saunders of Gravesend, Esquire, Doctor of Medicine and Thomas Cheeseman of Milton, Gentleman, upon trust.

When they think it is proper, they to sell his real estate and invest  the proceeds into Parliamentary Funds, in their names. They are also to convert his personal estate into money.

Until the sale is complete, they to collect the rents and profits and to let his business premises.

They are to pay £100 to his cousin Joanna Roffey, wife of William Roffey, for her sole use and independent of her husband.............................

They to pay the annual income of his trust money to his sister, Mary Ann Heard, for life, for her sole use and independent of any husband she may marry. After her death, then upon trust, to pay the income to his cousin Sarah Miles Wilson Heard, for life and independent of any husband she may marry.

After the deaths of the latter two, his trustees to pay £500 to the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and £500 to the Licensed Victuallers Asylum.

They are also to pay to Gravesend and Milton Dispensary, £100

They to pay his Head Waiter Samuel Ruff, £500 and pay his Head Ostler Charles Hickmott, £100 and to pay John Caddel of Milton, Printer, £100.

Thomas Cheeseman, his trustee, to have £100........................................................

Witnesses: James Edmeads, Solicitor, Gravesend  H. Scott, Law Stationer, Clarence Row, Gravesend.

Proved 24th July 1855.

When John Heard died he was living in Clarence Place, Gravesend.

The Probate note of Sarah Wilson Miles Heard estate tells us she was a Spinster of Milton, who died on the 19th November 1860, Administration was granted to her executor, Sarah Steel  of New Road, Gravesend, a Spinster. The value of her effects was under £200.

HEATH see PRYCE

81. Headstone; Heathorn

In Memory of
ELIZABETH
Wife of
ROBERT HEATHORN
of this Parish
who departed this Life
January 10th 1841
in the 57th Year of her Age
[ Eroded Verse]
Also the above named
ROBERT HEATHORN
who departed this Life
November 8th 1852
in the 75th Year of his Age
Also of CATHERINE Wife of
GEORGE JOHN HEATHORN
and youngest Daughter of the above
who died 7th March 1856
in the 29th Year of her Age
Also ADA HEATHORN
who died January  [  ] 18[71]
Aged [6]2   Years
[Rest Illegible]

Robert Heathorn was, in the 1851 Census, of Clifton Road, Gravesend and a retired Brewer, he was born in Maidstone

Catherine Heathorn was of Darnley Road and Ada Heathorn was of New Road, Gravesend, Ada was, in fact Heathorn's son.

82. Headstone; Hedger

[                             ]
HENRY HEDGER Esq
late of Stone Lodge, Milton
youngest Son of the late
JAMES HEDGER Esq
[of St. George's, ? ] Southwark
who died at Milton
December [  ] 1851
Aged 64 Years

In the 1851 Census, Henry Hedger, then living at 88 Milton Road, identified himself as a House Proprietor.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th April 1842

Henry Hedger, Esquire of  Red Cross Street, City of London.

He gives all his real and personal estate and effects to his brother William Hedger of South Street, West Square, Southwark, Surrey, Esquire and his nephew William Hedger, Junior, of Old Bond Street, Middlesex, Land Agent, upon trust.

They to convert his personal  estate not consisting of money, into money and invest the proceeds in Government Securities or Mortgage on Real Estate.....( long, dense and complex terms of the trust follows concerning benefits his wife and children will get, follows)............

His nephew William Hedger has for some years acted as his Land Agent and manager and collector  in his real estate and is to be paid for this work, even though he is a trustee. He is also to be his agent regarding the sale of his real estate......................................

He appoints his above brother and nephew, his executors.

Witnesses: J. I. Hetten, 48 Conduit Street, Middlesex, Solicitor    James Cordery of the same place, Clerk.

Codicil 12th December 1851

He is now of 88 Ingess Place, Milton, (same place as in Census?).

He has given, upon trust, his real and personal estate to his brother William and his nephew William Hedger, Junior. He now revokes this, regarding his estate and effects and now appoints Spencer Freeman of Stow Market, Suffolk, Surgeon and the Reverend Frederick William Freeman, also of Stow Market, to be his trustees in place of the above. He gives his real and personal estate to them upon the same trusts.

It will be lawful for the new trustees, with the consent of his son Henry John Brand Hedger, to sell any of his real and leasehold estate.

Witnesses: John Armstrong, M. D. Harmer Street, Milton   James Barnes 107 Blackman Street, Southwark.

Affidavit 14th May 1852

James Barnes, Gentleman, states on oath, that he was one of the witnesses of the codicil and that he and the other witness were present when Henry Hedger signed the will, which they witnessed in Henry  Hedger's presence. Hedger was then in bed and very ill and was having difficulty signing the will and was supported in order to sign the will, hence the alterations to his signature from that first attempt. Barnes also confirms that the signature is the same as it was that day.

Proved 19th May 1852

83. Headstone; Hedley

The Family Grave
of  John and Elizabeth Hedley

To the Memory of
JOHN
only Son of the above
who died Dec 2nd 1853 Aged 6 Years
Also
MARY ANN their eldest Daughter
who died Nov 18th 1868 Aged 18 Years
“Afflictions Sore, Twelve Years I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God was pleased to call me hence
and ease me of my Pain”
Also ELIZABETH the beloved Wife
of the above JOHN HEDLEY
who died August 1st 1869 Aged 53 Years
“No Heart can feel , no tongue can tell,
what I went through when I was ill,
and when the Lord, he thought it best,
He took me to a place of Rest”

Beloved and Lamented

Also the above JOHN HEDLEY
who died Nov 23rd 1870 Aged 56 Years
“The Lord gave  and the Lord hath taken away,
Blessed be the name of the Lord”

The probate note of John Hedley's will, tells us that he was late of 7 Whitehall Place, Milton and was a Pilot. Administration was granted to Henry Hedley of 32 Francis Street, Burdett Road, Limehouse, Steam Boat Owner, the brother and an executor. Value of effects under £200.

84. Headstone; Henden

Sacred
to the Memory of
JOHN HENDEN
who died December 27th 1843
Aged 66 Years
Also SARAH Wife of the above
who died December 4th 1859
Aged 86 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th June 1843

John Henden of Gravesend, Blacksmith.

The whole of his property, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate charges, to his wife Sarah, absolutely.

He appoints his friend John Tippetts of Gravesend, Minister of the Gospels and his wife Sarah Henden, his executors.

Witnesses: John Gould  John Thomas Cooper  James Matthews, Junior

Proved 16th January 1844

85. Headstone; Heywood

Sacred
to the Memory of
MARTHA HEYWOOD
who died 17th September 1877 Aged 67
“So, he giveth his beloved sleep”
WILLIAM KINGHAM
who died 9th March 1857
(Aged 66 Years)
Also ELIZABETH
Relict of the above
who died 29th April 1892
“Do Justly, Love Mercy, Unite Together”
Also HONOR TURNER
who died 7th December 1905
Aged 85

William Kingham was of Primrose Terrace and was 66, Elizabeth Kingham does not appear in the Cemetery Register. 

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th March 1856

William Kingham of Gravesend, Gentleman.

All his real and personal estate to his wife Elizabeth, absolutely. He appoints her his sole executor.

Witnesses” John Allingham   John Jensen

Proved 24th April 1857

In the 1851 Census, William Kingham describes himself as a retired Varnish Maker, born in Marylebone. 

William Kingham was a craftsman specialising in coach varnishing. In 1821, probably not long after his apprenticeship ended, he founded his own company at 37 Barbican, City of London. In 1840 he took on John Jensen as his partner. The Barbican site produced high quality varnishes and Japan black.

In 1848 Jensen took over the business, this must be the time that Kingham retired, note that Jensen was one of the witnesses of Kingham's will.

In 1856 Jensen went into partnership with Wilfred Nicholson and they were a legal entity by 1861, the business moved, first to the King's Cross area and finally to Stratford.

Later the business merged with John Hall & Sons of Bristol.

In 1874 Jensen retired. The company was still know as Jensen and Nicholson into the 20th century. By this time they had moved from carriages to motor cars and domestic appliances, producing enamels  under the trade name Robbialac. In 1958 the company became owners of Cuprinol wood preservatives. In 1960 the company merged with Lewis Berger & Sons and was known as Berger, Jensen and Nicholson.

After more mergers the company became part of Crown paints, which in turn became part of Akzo Nobel.

86. Headstone; Higgins

It should be noted that this is one of those stones which are later than the first burial, often many years later, when a touch of sentiment appears, such as In Loving Memory, instead of In Memory. 

In
Loving Memory
of
LYDIA Wife of
WILLIAM THOMAS HIGGINS
who died Sept 11th 1855 Aged 44 Years
WILLIAM THOMAS HIGGINS
who died Feb 19th 1865 Aged 48 Years
ELIZA Relict of the above
2ho died July 17th 1906 Aged 85 Years
OLIVE AMELIA
second Daughter of the above
WILLIAM THOMAS  and LYDIA HIGGINS
and beloved Wife of
JAMES JOHN JOHNSON
who died Jan 25th 1910 Aged 66 Years
Also the above
JAMES JOHN JOHNSON
who died June 14th 1919 Aged 78 Years
CLARA Daughter of the above
WILLIAM THOMAS and LYDIA HIGGINS
who died Jan 14th 1933 Aged 78 Years

The probate note of William T. Higgins tells us he was of Gravesend and a Baker. Administration was granted to his widow Eliza, of Arthur Street, the value of his effects was under £600. When Lydia died, the couple were living in New Road.

87. Headstone; Hill

Another stone which would date from the latter burial not the first.

In Affectionate Remembrance of
JOHN HILL
who died September [  ] 1850
in the 40th Year of his Age
Also SARAH HILL Widow of the above
who died September 9th 1895
in her 78th Year
In Loving Memory of
AMOS Son of
JOHN & SARAH HILL
who died June 11th 1899
Aged 44 Years

88. Headstone; Hind

The Family Grave of John Thomas  and Mary Hind

In Loving Memory of
JOHN THOMAS HIND
of London
who died April 3rd 1859
Aged 54
Also the Rev. CHARLES HIND
his Son, Curate of Christ Church, Milton
who was drowned off Woolwich
Sept 8th 1870 Aged 30
Also MARY ANN Wife of the above
who died Feb 16th 1883
in her 72nd Year
“From Death into Life”
Also the Rev. WALTER HIND M. A.
youngest Son of the above
who died April 14th 1912
in his [64th ] Year
Also MARY EMMA HIND
Daughter of the above
who died Feb 9th 1918 Aged [75]

89. Headstone; Hodge

Sacred
to the Memory of
HANNAH Wife of
Mr WILLIAM HODGE
of H. M. Customs
who departed this Life
the 31st of May 1853
Aged 47 Years

Hannah Hodge was from East Terrace

90. Headstone; Hodgson

In Memory of
WILLIAM SHARP HODGSON
Commander of the Troopship Clive
who died of Cholera in this Town
September 6th 1854
Aged 30 Years
Also ADA  ANNIE youngest Daughter of
ROBERT and CLARRISA HODGSON
who died March 14th 1873
Aged 1 Year & 9 Months

Ada Annie was from East India Road, Limehouse

91. Headstone; Holbein

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZA HOLBEIN
the dearly beloved Wife of
Mr HENRY HOLBEIN
of the Euston Station, London
who died October 18th 1857
Aged 32 Years

Eliza Holbein was of Princes Street

92. Headstone; Honey

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANN Wife of
CHARLES HONEY
who died December 28th 1845
Aged 30 Years
Also WILLIAM THOMAS
Son of the above
who died September [  ] 1857
Aged 43 Years
Also ELIZA Daughter of the above
who died December [  ] 1858
Aged 4 Years and 8 Months
Also ELIZA HONEY
Sister of the above
who died August 17th 1862
Aged 38 Years
“Respected by all who knew her”
Also MARY HONEY
who died October 30th 1879
Aged 53 Years
Also the above CHARLES HONEY
who died February 12th 1880
Aged 64 Years

From the probate note of Charles Honey, we learn that he was a Market Gardener and Cow Keeper of South Street, Milton. Administration of his estate was granted to Ann Hollingum of Parrock Street, Milton, a Widow and Daughter of deceased. Personal estate valued at under £1,000.

93. Headstone, framed with Columns (dating from the time of the last name); Hughes; Edwards

In Loving Memory of
RICHARD HUGHES
died 27th Augt. 1854 Aged 73
           ANNE MARIA
Wife of the above
died 15th July 1861 Aged 68
ANNE CATHERINE
Wife of GEORGE EDWARDS
The Laurels, Overcliff
who entered into eternal rest
22nd Dec. 1901 Aged 73
“Beyond Death's dark shadows
Peace lies, Yesterday, Today and for Ever”

94. Large Ledger on a Brick Base; Hull

Sacred
to the Memory of
ARTHUR HILL HULL
late Major R. A[rtillery ?]
who died 17th of May 1852
Aged 75 Years
Also FRANCES HULL
Wife of the above Major HILL [HULL]
who died August the 3rd [1866]
Aged 85 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th December 1847

Arthur Hill Hull of 14 Albion Road, Milton, Esquire.

A short religious preamble, unusual at this period.

To his wife Frances, his furniture, plate, watches, trinkets, jewellery  and linen. Also all his money in gold, silver or in the bank, money in the hands of his agent Charles Cox, Esquire of Hatton Garden, London or any other agent, all money in the Gravesend Savings Bank or any other Savings Bank. Also any other property he may be entitled to. She to be his sole executor.

Witnesses: H. M. Marshall, Commander, Royal Navy, 62 Parrock Street, Milton   J. Hardcastle , 3 Albion Road, Milton, Gentleman.

Affidavit 17th June 1852

Henry Masterman Marshall of 30 Clarence Place, Milton, R.N., states on oath, that  he is one of the witnesses of the will. Deceased was late of 2 St. George's Place, Gravesend. Marshall witnessed the will at the same time as Hardcastle and in the presence of the deceased, who signed his will in their presence.

At the bottom of this document the Clerk has written Masterton.

Proved 4th August 1852

 95. Headstone; Jenour

JOSHUA JENOUR
who died 23rd of January 1853
in his 102nd Year
AMELIA JENOUR
Wife of the above
who died 15th December 1875
(Aged 76 Years)
Also
 AMELIA JENOUR
Daughter of the above
who died 17th of November 1871
(Aged 39 Years)

Joshua Jenour was of Darnley Road, both Amelia Jenours were of Junction Road, Upper Holloway.

Joshua Jenour was an author and inventor born in Fleet Street, he was the son of Joshua Jenour, owner, manager and printer of  The Daily Advertiser, the so called “first modern newspaper”. Joshua inherited the newspaper, which ceased publication in the 1790's. Joshua had been bequeathed a fortune from his uncle, so retired and devoted his time to writing stories, poetry and literary translations. He was of a radical outlook.

Among his patents was one for a cartridge produced by Eley.

 JOHNSON see HIGGINS

96. Headstone; Jones

Sacred
to the Memory
of
Mr ISAIAH JONES
who died the 3rd of November 1844
Aged 49 Years
“Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st October 1844

Isaiah Jones, (otherwise Isah) of Parrock Street, Milton, Linen Merchant.

First, his debts, funeral and probate charges to be paid.

To his wife Sarah Elizabeth, an annuity from a Union Society for Life Annuities, Cornhill, City of London, absolutely.

The residue of his estate and effects (except  the barge called Sarah of London, Captain Crib and his share in a brigantine, the Chronometer, Captain John Ferrers), to Edmund Dunn of Trine's Wharf, Hoxton, Middlesex, Gentleman and William Wells of Budge Row, City of London, Cork Cutter, upon trust. They to pay his wife or allow her to receive the rents and profits for life during her widowhood, for her and their children's maintenance.

After her death or remarriage, then upon trust, to support his children until  the youngest is 21. When his trustees to call in the residue and dividends and pay his children in equal shares. If any are dead, leaving lawful issue, then their share to their child or children in equal shares.

To his trustees, the barge Sarah, used for merchandise on the Thames and his share in the Chronometer brigantine, used for general trading, upon trust, to sell for the benefit  of his wife and children.............................

He signs his will Isah Jones.

Witnesses: Joseph Benson, Surgeon, 44 W (    ?      )r  (   ?    ), City Road  E. A. Hilder, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Proved 5th February 1845

97. Headstone; Jones

Sacred
to the Memory of
JENKIN JONES Esq
of  [Cam]bria House, Gravesend
late of S[              ]rs, Southwark
who departed this Life
April 11th 1847
Aged 57 Years
Also ELEANOR
Wife of the above
who departed this Life
November 12th 1856
Aged 66 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th February 1846

Jenkin Jones of Gravesend, Gentleman.

To the Mayor and Corporation of Aberystwyth, South Wales and the Vicar of Llanbadarn, Cardigan and their successors,  for ever, all his estate, right, title and interest in a mortgage, made to him by Mary Jones, Widow and John Jones, her son, Cabinet Maker, both of Aberystwyth, for the sum of £1,000 chargeable on their estate there, upon trust, to receive the interest and invest  it in the Public Funds of Great Britain, until the principal of £1,000 is paid off. And to invest the £1,000 in freehold estate in Cardigan or Public Funds of Britain, as they think fit, to establish a boys school in his native town..............................

To Richard Penhelog, late of Aberystwyth, £100 and to his sisters, Elizabeth Penhelog and Mary Jones, wife of [          ] Jones, £100 each.

To Evan Hughes of Aberystwyth, Mariner, £100 and to his brother [          ] Hughes, who sometime worked with Mr Dubin of Suc?eth ?, as under gardener, £100.

To his cousin Catherine Jones, widow of John Jones, late of the sloop, Margaret, £100.

To Ed[ward] ? Hughes of Aberystwyth, Mariner £100.

To [         ] Jones , widow of David Jones, brother of Hugh Jones, £100.

To Mary Jones, wife of Stephen Jones and sister of Hugh Jones, £100.

To his cousin William Evans, Shoemaker, son of John Evans of Aberystwyth,B[   ?   ], £100.

To Margaret ? S[ ?  ]ley of Baker Street, Aberystwyth, widow, £100.

His freehold estate in George Street, Rye Lane ?, Peckham, Surrey, to his wife Eleanor, during the life of Frederick Jones Taylor of Thornbury, Gloucestershire, Tailor, upon trust, to pay Frederick 15 shillings and 6 pence a week for life...............................

In case of his death during the minority of his eldest son or other child who shall become entitled to the Peckham estate, then Frederick's present of future wife, to receive the 15s and 6d, towards the maintenance and education of their children.....................

After Frederick's death, the above estate, to his eldest son, in default of any male heirs then to his eldest daughter at 21 years of age, for ever.....................

He gives his house in Pier Street, Aberystwyth, occupied by [          ] Jenkins and the adjoining shop to his cousin Hugh Jones, absolutely.

His leasehold house in Duckgate ? Street, Aberystwyth, next to the jail, to the above Mary Jones, for life and after her death, then to Mary wife of Morgan Hughes, for life and after her death, then to her son Jenkin, absolutely.

Residue of real and personal estate, to his wife and her heirs for ever. He appoints his wife his executor.

Witnesses: Daniel Fryett, Solicitor, Windmill Street, Gravesend  Charles Ingram, 46 High Street, Borough, Southwark.

Codicil 22nd October 1846

He revokes the bequest  he had given the Mayor and Corporation of Aberystwyth and the Vicar of Llanbadarn. He now gives the £1,000 secured by mortgage, to his wife, upon trust, to invest  in the Public Funds or Real Estate and to have the annual income.

He desires his wife, by her last will and testament, to leave the £1,000 to the Mayor and Corporation of Aberystwyth and the Vicar of Llanbadarn, for his original intentions.............

Witnesses: Daniel Fryett, Solicitor, 31 Clarence Place, Milton  Richard Meck ?, 15 Three Colt Street ? Limehouse.

Proved 5th May 1847

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th July 1855

Eleanor Jones of Cambria Cottage, Darnley Road, Gravesend, Widow.

She appoints James Nicholl of 26 Change Alley, Cornhill, City of London, Oil Broker, Henry Butler of the Old Road,    ?        , St John Street ?, Islington, Victualler and Charles Williams of 3 Lawrence Lane, City of London, Gentleman, her executors and trustees............, she gives Charles Williams, £50 as an acknowledgement of his trouble.

To Elizabeth Lovell, wife of John Lovell, formerly of Gravesend, Tavern Keeper, now residing in New Zealand, £100, “subject to the proviso next hereinafter contained , in respect thereof”.

To Eleanor Burton wife of Henry Burton, £100.

To her grand niece Maria Cole, Spinster, now living with her, £100.

The last 3 legacies in addition to any other bequests they may receive in this will.

To her grand niece Eleanor Cole, now or late of 5 Dorset Street, Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, City of London, Spinster, £100.

To Frederick Jones Taylor of Thornbury, Gloucestershire, Tailor, £200.

To grand niece Elizabeth Little wife of Thomas Little of 51 Princes Street, Lee Street, Kingsland, Middlesex, Cab Driver, £100.

To Charles Cockhead of Bishopstone, Farmer, £100

To Joseph Cockhead, formerly of Bishopstone, now Clerk to the New River Company, £100.

To Blender Ayres wife of Thomas Ayres of Bishopstone, £200.

To Helen Pamphillon wife of [            ] Pamphillon of Poland Street, Oxford Street, Middlesex, £100.

To Joshua Lane of the Pier Hotel, Gravesend, Victualler, £!00.

To Mary Brown of 2 Penton Place, Pentonville Hill, Middlesex, Spinster, £100

To Ann Lawson, now or late of Windmill Street, Haymarket, Middlesex, Widow, £100.

To Mary Parry, formerly of Aberystwyth, now or late of Pimlico, Middlesex, Widow, £100.

To Jenkin Evans, son of William Evans of Aberystwyth, Wine Merchant, £100.

To Elizabeth wife if James Jones  of Aberystwyth, Mariner, formerly Elizabeth Jones daughter of Stephen Jones of Aberystwyth, Hatter, £100.

To John Lumley of Aberystwyth, Cabinet Maker, £100.

To her faithful Servant Elizabeth Brown, commonly known as Martha, if with her at her death, 19 guineas.

To Thomas Williams Hughes of 49 St George's Terrace, Gravesend, Gentleman, £10.

To William Carter of Primrose Terrace, Gravesend, Gentleman, £10.

To Edward Beard of the Inland Revenue, Somerset House, Middlesex, Gentleman, £10.

To her brother in law William Ingram of Weybridge, Middlesex, Harness Maker, £100.

To Mary Purfitt of Islington, Widow of James Purfitt, £50.

To the Minister of the     ?     Church of St. James, Gravesend and the Trustees of the Infant School of the same   ?      church, £50, to be paid out of part of her property (Bleed Through).............................................

To her trustees, her interest in the principal money secured on mortgage made to her late husband by Mary Jones, Widow and John Jones, her son, Cabinet Maker, both of Aberystwyth, by an indenture dated 10th December 1837, upon trust.

After the death of the survivor of herself  and Mary Jones, the principal and interest will go to the above John Jones, absolutely. If he is then dead, then upon trust for the benefit of his children at 21 years of age or daughters on day of marriage, if earlier..........................

She gives to her trustees her freehold house, Cambria Cottage, where she lives..............

and the freehold house, 8 Cambria Grove, Gravesend, belonging to the last mentioned  premises and household furniture, plate, linen, glass, china, books, pictures, prints and musical instruments in Cambria Cottage.

Also the principal sum of £800 or other principal money secured  by bond under the hand and seal of John Lovell, dated 13th October 1852, as is owing at her death, upon trust.........

Trustees are to sell the houses and invest  the net proceeds and pay the annual dividends to Elizabeth Lovell, wife of John Lovell, for life, independent of her present or any future husband. After her death, then upon trust for the benefit of Elizabeth's daughters at 21 years of age  or day of marriage if earlier, if more than one, equally shared. The above premises are not to be sold without the consent of Elizabeth Lovell. She can occupy any property not sold and use the furniture, as she thinks fit. Anything she sells from the house to be replaced by her to trustees satisfaction, an inventory to be made of the contents...................................................

She gives her freehold cottages, 5, 6 and 9 Cambria Grove, Gravesend, to the use of her niece Eleanor Burton. If her niece dies in her lifetime, then the cottages to her trustees, upon trust, to sell. The proceeds to be held upon trust for the benefit  for the children of Eleanor Burton, at 21 years of age or day of marriage of daughters, equally shared.

Her 3 leasehold cottages, 3,4 and 7 Cambria Grove, to the use of Maria Cole.

She gives her brother in law William Ingram, her leasehold house 48 Princes Street, Edgeware Road, Middlesex, for term of years left.

To her nephew Alfred Ingram of Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, son of William Ingram, her 7 leasehold houses, 1,2,3,4,5, 6 and 7  Carmarthen Place, Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, 87 years remaining on the lease, dated 30th November 1837...............

To her trustees, upon trust, her leasehold in St David's Street, Dawes Road, Surrey, the lease dated 24th June 1840 for term of 57 years. If Maria Ingram, widow of Frederick Ingram  of Uxbridge, Hairdresser, is living at her death, her trustees shall under lease  the house to Maria Ingram for term left.............................................................

To James Nicholls, one third of her farm at Snave, Kent, of about 30 acres, occupied by James Wood and her interest in £300 on a mortgage on one third of the farm by an indenture of 19th June 1837 between William Lane  of Princes Street, Remmington  (   ?    ) Surrey and Jane his wife, formerly Jane Mount, Spinster of the 1st part and Jenkin Jones of the other part............................................................

Residue of real and personal estate to her trustees, to sell and invest at interest, upon trust. They to pay interest earned to Elizabeth Lovell for life, free from her husband's interests. After her death, the principal sum for the benefit of her daughters  at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier, equally shared if more than one.........................................

(Bleed Through) 

Lots of usual trust details and rules follows......................................................

Witnesses: Richard Kingdon, Solicitor, 3 Lawrence Lane, London    Sarah Lane, Gravesend.

Proved 1st January 1856

KINGHAM see HEYWOOD

98. Headstone; Kirkham

Sacred
to the Memory of
MARY KIRKHAM Wife of
JOHN KIRKHAM Esq
of Tonbridge Place, New Road,
London
and Relict of the late
JOHN ENSOM Esq
of the Enrolment Office, Chancery Lane
and Downshire Hill, Hampstead
She died at Gravesend
14th October 1857
Aged 66 Years

Mary Kirkham was of 12 Woodville Street, Gravesend.

99. Headstone; Knoblock

In Memory of
T. A. KNOBLOCK Esq
who died March 31st 1855
Aged 73 Years

Thomas Knoblock came from 198 Parrock Street, Gravesend

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Date 1st July 1854

Thomas Adolphus  Knoblock, late of Kingston upon Hull, now of 22 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, Middlesex, Gentleman.

He wishes to be buried in the nearest cemetery to where he may die, the funeral to be private and simple.

All his debts, funeral and probate charges to be first paid.

To his wife Elizabeth, all household furniture and effects in her possession at Kingston Upon Hull and £10 immediately for mournin

To his friends Herman Anton Suthof of St Petersburgh, Russia and John Haly and Lewis John Woodrow of 18 Philpot Lane, London, Merchants, 5 guineas each for a ring as a small acknowledgement of his friendship and for their troubles as executors.

All money due to him from Herman Suthof and money in his hands, to Herman Suthof and his representatives according to the laws of Russia, upon trust, for the benefit of his nephews, George Knoblock, Medical Student and Theodor Knoblock, Manager of forests and engineering, at present farming an estate in Estonia (then part of Russia). They are sons of his late brother Frederick Gottlieb of Rutkas, Estonia, Doctor of Medicine. The money to be paid to them in equal shares, as Suthof thinks fit for their advancement in the world.

All his securities for money, effects and other personal estate, to John Haly and Lewis John Woodrow, upon trust, they to purchase an annuity of £40 or 2 annuities of £20, for his wife for her lifetime, they to be purchased from Government sources or the Globe Insurance Company or other companies.

His wife is to receive the money for life as long as she is his widow and unmarried. If she does remarry, the income to be paid to Herman Suthof, upon trust, for the benefit of his nephews, as before.

His wife has refused to go with him to London and remains at Kingston Upon Hull......................................

He appoints John Haly and Lewis John  Woodrow his executors.

Witnesses: John Gregson, Solicitor, Angel Court, Throgmorton Street, London   

George William Walker, his Clerk.

Proved 18th May 1853

100. Tall Pedestal and Urn, within Iron Decorative Railings; Lacey

West Side

Sacred to the Memory of
Revd. HENRY LACEY A. M.
who died
at Bridgenorth, Salop
June 5th 1838
Aged 59 Years
Also of
SOPHIA LACEY
Widow of the above
who departed this Life
February 5th 1848
Aged 58 Years
Her Mortal Remains repose
beneath this Stone
“There remaineth heretofore a rest for
the people of God”
Also in Memory of
CAROLINE LACEY
Daughter of the Revd. H. LACEY
who died Feb 28th 1859
Aged 44 Years

East Side

Beneath this Stone lies
FRANK LACEY BEVAN
who died June 30th 1861
Aged 12 Weeks
Also MATTHEW BEVAN
Father of the above
who died Dec 8th 1891
Aged 73 Years
“Looking unto Jesus”
Also EMILY [SING] BEVAN
Wife of the above
who died [30th March 1909]
Aged 82 Years

 The Gentleman's Magazine tells us, that Sophia Lacey died in Windmill Street, Gravesend at the home of her step daughter Caroline Lacey. Sophia was the eldest daughter of John Sing, Esquire of Bridgenorth.

The probate note of Emily Sing Bevan states she was of 38 Werter Road, Putney. Administration was granted to John Percy Bevan, a Printer. The value of her effects was only £59  0s  10d. She married Matthew Bevan at Gravesend in 1850

Caroline  Lacey was not buried at Gravesend, her death was registered in the Wandsworth registration district, which includes Putney.

101. Headstone; London

Sacred
to the Memory of
EDWARD LONDON
who died October 21st 1845
Aged 68 Years
Also ANN Wife of the above
who died December 20th 1845
Aged 67 Years
“Thy Will be Done”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd June 1836

Edward London of Frederick Place, Stepney, Middlesex.

To his daughter (Jane London), £100, from money in Government Funds.

All the interest and dividends from other  money invested,the use of his furniture, plate, linen and china, to his wife (Ann), after payment of the above legacy, for her lifetime. After her death, all his personal estate to his daughter.

He makes his personal estate and effects chargeable  for payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs.

He appoints his wife as his executor.

He requests that no more than is necessary is to be spent on his funeral and desires that his daughter, while she remains single  will live together with her mother.

Witnesses: John Cock, Frederick Place, Mile End, Kent  Aug. Jackson Wain, Cobourn Row, Bow

Proved 14th November 1845 Administration granted to Jane London, Spinster, daughter. Ann London, the widow has renounced the execution of the will.

1841 Census

Edward London  in Liverpool Street, a Mount Cutter for Picture Framing

102. Sarcophagus style Monument; Lord

North Side

Sacred
to the Memory of
BENJAMIN LORD
died November 7th 1850
Aged 74 Years

West Side, Very Eroded

[                        ]
ELIZABETH [LORD]
died October 7th [1861]
Aged 74 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st June 1850

Benjamin Lord of Milton next Gravesend (42 Terrace), Gentleman.

His debts, funeral and probate charges to be first paid.

All his real estate and money owing to him to Robert Oakes of Gravesend, Esquire and Medhurst Troughton of Milton, Esquire, upon trust. They to sell his real estate, collect money due and invest in good securities.

To his sister Susan James,the dividends on £1,000 for her lifetime. After her death, the principal sum of £1,000 to his nieces Ann Tidman and Sophia James, her daughters, in equal shares.

To his nephew James Clarke, £200.

To each of his nephews Joseph and Joshua Clarke and his nieces Sarah Clarke  and Ann Somers, wife of [              ] Somers, formerly Ann Clarke, £100 each.

To his nephew Edward Julian, £200.

To his nieces Elizabeth Rudd and Sarah Kingston, £100 each

To his nephews Benjamin, William, George and James Lord and his niece Emma Bruce, sons and daughter of his late brother Joseph Lord, £100 each.

To his nephews John, James, William, Joseph and Benjamin Thompson, £100 each.

To his niece Ann wife of [                ] Corby, £1,000 for her sole and absolute benefit.

To his niece Mary Thompson, £100

To Mary Lowe, niece of his wife, £300.

To trustees Robert Oakes, £200 and to Medhurst Troughton, 19 guineas, as a small recompense  for their troubles.

His wife to have the income of the residue of his personal estate and investments. She also to have his household furniture, plate, linen, china and effects, for life. His trustees to sell this after her death and pay his nephews and nieces, including Mary Lowe but except the daughters of his sister Mrs James, in equal shares.....................................

He appoints his trustees as his executors.

Witnesses: Francis Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend  Reuben Bond, his Clerk.

Proved 20th November 1850

Elizabeth Lord's probate note records her effects value at under £450, Robert Oakes was her executor.

103. Headstone, Parts Very Worn; Lukes

Sacred
to the Memory of
JOHN LUKES
who died August 20th [1856]
Aged [75] Years
 JOHN LEWIS LUKES
who died December [ 24th  ] 1879
Aged [66] Years
 SUSANNA SARAH LUKES
Wife of the above
JOHN LEWIS LUKES
who died December 17th 1883
in her [69th] year
“Lord all [           ] Jesu Blest,
grant her thy Eternal Rest”
ALBERT EDWARD LUKES
who died December [  ] 1884
Aged 1 Year & 3 Months
AMY LILIAN LUKES
who died  July [  ] 1893
Aged 5 Weeks
ALEC HENRY LUKES
who died January 27th 1895
Aged 1 Year & 7 Months
WALTER HENRY LUKES
who died June 29th 1914
Aged 64 Years
He was 34 Years Sanitary Inspector
of this Borough
“Well Done thou Good and Faithful Servant”
THOMAS LEWIS LUKES
who died October 22nd 1916
Aged 54 Years
ELIZABETH SUSANNAH
Wife of the above
WALTER HENRY LUKES
who died August 29th 1941
Aged 85 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th April 1850

John Lukes of Gravesend, Tailor.

He gives his housekeeper Elizabeth Raspison, whether she is with him or not at his death, £50 tax free and enough household furniture for 1 room, to be chosen by his executor.

The residue of his estate to his son John Lewis Lukes, absolutely, son John is to be his executor.

Witnesses: George Edward Sharland, Solicitor, Gravesend  William Muzzall, his Clark

Proved 10th September 1856.

John Lewis Lukes and his wife were both of the Clifton Baths.

The probate of John Lewis Lukes, notes that he was formerly of 1 Club Terrace and late of Clifton Baths, Marine Parade, both in Gravesend and was the Baths Proprietor. Administration was granted to his wife Susannah, sole executor. The value of his personal estate was under £450.

104. Headstone; Mackay

Sacred
to the Memory of
JAMES MACKAY
who departed this Life
10th October 1851
Aged 68 Years
“The Memory of the Just is Blessed”
Also of JAMES MACKAY
Grandson of the above
who died 29th November 1850
Aged 13 Months
Also of JAMES MACKAY
[Son] of the above
who died 29th of October 1859
Aged [40] Years

James Mackay, Senior was from Deptford, his son and grandson from Edwin Street, Gravesend. In the 1851 Census, James Mackay, (Junior), may have been the Customs Officer of Milton 

 MACKLEY see FOX

105. Headstone; Manton

Sacred
to the Memory of
HENRY MANTON
second Son of the late
JOSEPH MANTON, Esq
of Cavendish Square, London
who died 11th July 1857
Aged 60 Years

Henry Manton's father Joseph, (died 1835), was the pre-eminent gun maker of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, his guns gained a worldwide reputation for their quality and are highly prized by collectors today, commanding very high prices.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd June 1853

Henry Manton, formerly of Hanover Square, Middlesex, Gun Maker, now of Gravesend, Gentleman.

His executors to sell his furniture and use the proceeds to pay his debts, funeral and probate charges.

All his real and personal estate goes to Caroline , wife of his brother Charles Manton of Melbourne, Australia, Gentleman and Charlotte Manton, widow of  his brother John Augustus, of Melbourne, equally shared.

If either of them die in testator's lifetime, then their share will go to whoever that person directs by will or otherwise. In default of such direction, then it will go to the children of the one who dies, in equal shares............................

He appoints John Howard Williams of Bedford Row, Middlesex, Gentleman, his sole executor and gives him £10.

Witnesses: John Hiscock  Frederick Charles Goodchild, Clerks to Messrs Winter, Williams & Co, 16 Bedford Row.

Proved 7th September 1857

106. Headstone; Marsh

In
Affectionate Remembrance of
Mrs B MARSH
Widow of the late Mr J. MARSH R.N.
Died [  ] April 1864 Aged 87
Also W. GALDIE R.N.
Son in law of the above
who perished in H.M.S. Victor
September 1843 Aged 30
Also SOPHIA ANN
Wife of the above W. GALDIE
died 10th January 1895 Aged 84
“Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord”
Also WILLIAM JOHN GALDIE
died Nov 28th 1896 Aged 34
“Not my Will but thine be done”

B[etsey] Marsh was of Parrock Street, Gravesend; Sophia Ann Galdie of Star Hill, Rochester and W. Galdie of Wood Street, Brompton, Chatham.

H.M.S. Victor was and 18 gun brig-sloop built in 1814 which foundered in 1843.

107. Headstone; Martin

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANNE CHITTY Daughter of
RICHARD and JANE MARTIN
Born March 23rd 1847
Died October 17th 1848
Also CATHERINE JANE
Born January 4th 1846
Died May 14th 1854
Also JOSEPH HAYWARD
Born February 3rd 1852
Died at Melbourne
January 16th 1875
Also the above
RICHARD MARTIN
Born March 10th 1814
Died March 22nd 1873
Also JANE
Wife of the above
who died March 4th 1887
in her 73rd Year

Richard Martin came from King Street, Gravesend and Jane Martin from Sheerness

108. Headstone; Martin

Sacred
to the Memory of
HARRIETT
the beloved Wife of
ARNOLD MARTIN
late of Sheerness
who departed this Life
January 26th 1855
Aged 42 Years
Also EMILY
Daughter of the above
died August [  ] 1865
Aged [14] Months
Also MABEL MARTIN
Born May 27th 1884
Died [January] 1885
Also of the above
ARNOLD MARTIN
died 12th January 1891
Aged 76 Years

Harriett Martin was of 10 High Street, Gravesend; Emily Martin of Marine Town, Sheerness; Mabel Martin of Sheerness and Arnold Martin of Ramsgate.

Arnold Martin's probate note states the he was formerly of 2 Richmond Street, Marine Town, Sheerness and late of King's Street, Ramsgate, he was a Grocer.

Administration was granted to Eliza Ann, his widow, Charles Bridges of 24 Sloane Street, Middlesex, Chemist and Richard Morgan of Sheerness, a Baker. His personal estate was valued at £772  9s  0d.

Mc GUIRE see TIBSON

MEALS see FITCHETT

109. Headstone; Mears

Sacred
to the Memory of
JOHN GARDNER MEARS
third Son of
Mr C MEARS
of London
who died 29th June 1856
Aged 7 Months

110. Headstone; Mecham

In Memory of
SAMUEL MECHAM
who died March 9th 1852
Aged 79 Years
Also ELIZABETH HANNAH POWELL
[Sister]  of the above
Born January [  ] 1777
Died July 5th 1865
Also ELIZABETH GIBBS
late of [    ?     ] Northfleet
who died February 13th 18[69]
Aged 73 Years
[Illegible]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd October 1849

Samuel Mecham of Darnley Road, Gravesend.

First all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his sister Elizabeth Hannah Powell, widow of Darnley Road, his 2 leasehold houses, 1 Bedford Place, Rotherhithe, Surrey and 22 Queen Street, Clerkenwell, Middlesex; also all furniture, plate, linen, china, glass, his clothes, money owing, money in the public stocks, personal estate and effects, absolutely, subject to the payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs.

He has lately purchased a freehold property in Darnley Road, where he now lives.

The rents and profits from his houses go to his sister Elizabeth, for life. After her death, then to his grandson Samuel Mecham Powell for ever.

He appoints his sister Elizabeth and his above grandson as his executors.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Gibbs of Darnley Road, John Thomas Cooper of Edwin Street, Gravesend.

Proved 26th March 1852, power reserved to Samuel Mecham Powell.

According to the 1851 Census Samuel Mecham,  of 4 Darnley Road, was a Retired Excise Surveyor.

111. Headstone; Miller

Sacred
to the Memory of
CHARLOTTE
Relict of the late
Mr SAMUEL MILLER
of London
who died 19th August 1845
Aged 24 Years

112. Headstone; Mitchell

Sacred
to the Memory of
ROBERT MITCHELL
Son of
DANIEL STUART & JANE MITCHELL
who died October 19th 1858
Aged 2 Years & 9 Months
Also MARY ELIZABETH
Daughter of the above
who died May 19th 1868
Aged 5 Days
Also JOHN Son of the above
who died December 17th 1868
Aged 2 Years & 4 Months
Also the above
DANIEL STUART MITCHELL
who died January 19th 1875
Aged 44 Years
Also the above
JANE MITCHELL
who died January 18th 1902
Aged 74 Years
MARGARET JANE MITCHELL Daughter of the above
[                           ?                         ]
DANIEL STUART MITCHELL Son of the above
who died [ 1922 ] ? Aged [65] Years

In the 1871 Census Daniel Stuart Mitchell is recorded as a Waterman of Milton; at his death he was of 37 The Terrace; Robert was of Brunswick Road; Mary Elizabeth and John Mitchell were of 2 Albion Road.

MULLENDER see STEDMAN

MUNDAY see WORBOYS

113. Headstone; Murray

Sacred
to the Memory of
JAMES MURRAY Esq
Formerly of City Road
London
late of the Parish of Milton
next Gravesend
one of the Councillors
of this Borough
who died October 4th 1849
Aged 72 Years
Also ELIZABETH MURRAY
Wife of the above
who died August [  ] 1849
Aged 74 Years
Also FREDERICK WILLIAM
Son of the above
Born March 26th 1819
Died July 23rd 1854

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 29th August 1848

James Murray of 31 Alfred Place, Milton next Gravesend, Gentleman.

All his household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, glass, books, wine, liquors and consumable, to his wife Elizabeth, absolutely.

His freehold house at 31 Alfred Place, to his wife and her heirs for ever.

To Matthew Wyton of King's Square, Goswell Street Road, Middlesex, Gentleman, Leonard Peter Staff of 91 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Gentleman, his wife Elizabeth Murray and John Mudie of Prince's Street, Finsbury, Middlesex, Baker, the residue of his estate and effects, real and personal, except that vested in him as trustee or mortgagee, upon trust..................................................

They to call in and convert to money that part of his personal estate not consisting of money and pay his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs.

They to continue his investments or when they think fit , to sell and invest proceeds in the Parliamentary Stock or Real Securities.....................................

From the interest and dividends they to pay his son Frederick William, £130 per annum and permit his wife Elizabeth to receive the residue , for life.

After his wife's death, in case his son and daughter Maria wife of Jacob Harvey, are then living, the freehold, leasehold and real estate and the stock funds, upon trust, half the annual income to his son Frederick, for life. Frederick to have no power to sell or dispose of the estate. The other half of the income to his daughter Maria Harvey, for life, free from the interests of her husband or any future husband. After the death of both or either his son and daughter, in his wife's lifetime, then after his wife's death, trustees to sell his estate........................................

They to invest the proceeds in Government Stock or Real securities and continue to support his son. If his son is dead, then his share to be equally divided between his children, for their maintenance and education.. If any died under 21 years, that share to be equally shared by the survivors. If there are no children who live to 21, then the income will be for the benefit of his daughter Maria Harvey for her sole use. His daughter to have no power of disposing of the estate. If his daughter is dead, then the income to benefit her children. If she leaves no children who live to 21 years, then half of her income to his son and his children.

He gives his brother Isaac Murray an annuity of £5, for life, tax free.

He gives his sister Isabella Murray an annuity of £5 for life, tax free.

He gives his wife £100 and to his daughter, for mourning £20.

To his trustees, except his wife, £30 each as a token of his regard.

Complex trust rules and details follows........................................

Trustees can lease any part of his freehold estate for a term not exceeding 21 years.

He appoints his trustees his executors in trust.

Witnesses: Alfred Russell, Solicitor, Dartford   Edmund York, Clerk to Mr Russell.

Proved 3rd January 1850. Administration granted to Leonard Peter Staff, the other surviving executors, Matthew Wyton and John Mudie have renounced the probate and execution of the will. 

At their deaths, James Murray and his wife Elizabeth, were of Windmill Street, Gravesend.

NALSON see CARLIN

114. Headstone; Nash

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZABETH NASH
the beloved Wife of
JOHN COLLIER NASH
of Milton on Thames
She departed this Life
0n the 6th of November 1846
Aged 70 Years
“In Life Beloved,
in Death Lamented”
Also JOHN COLLIER NASH
Husband of the above
who died August [  ] 1850
Aged 74 Years
Also EMMA ANN NASH
Daughter of the above
who died March [  ] 1880
Aged 68 Years

John Collier Nash was of Berkley Crescent and Emma Ann Nash was of Westmoreland Street, Belgravia.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th December 1849

John Collier Nash of Berkley Crescent, Gravesend, Esquire.

To Mrs Caroline Wells of Margate, Widow, £5.

To his grandson John Franklin Nash, £5.

All his plate, books, pictures and prints to his daughter Emma Ann Nash and his sons Benjamin  and Edmund Johnson Nash, absolutely, as follows, 2 thirds, in value to his daughter and 1 third equally shared between his sons.

All his furniture and effects, linen, china, wines, liquors, consumables and provisions, to his executors, upon trust, to sell as soon as possible. The net proceeds  to be shared between his children absolutely, in the same proportions as above.

All his money invested in Government Funds, to his 3 children, equally shared; he has an insurance policy to cover his debts.

Residue of his real estate, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to his daughter absolutely, provided if the payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs absorbs all his residuary personal estate, (except the insurance policy  for £300 in the London Life Association), then he charges the money he has in the Funds with payment of the residue of the costs.

He appoints his son Benjamin and daughter Emma his executors.

Witnesses: C. J. Pinching, Surgeon, Gravesend  E. A. Hilder, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Proved 5th September 1850

115. Headstone; Needham

Sacred
to the
Memory
of
Mr GEORGE NEEDHAM
who departed this Life
the 16th of November
1852
Aged 78 Years

In the 1851 Census George Needham  is recorded as an Ordnance Pensioner  of 15 Augustine Road, Milton. 

116. Headstone; Nichols

Sacred
to the Memory of
EDWIN Son of
JOHN and CATHERINE NICHOLS
of Northfleet
who departed this Life
July the 6th 1853
Aged 18 Years
“Did Jesus once upon me Shine,
then Jesus is for ever Mine”
Also of
ELIZABETH LOUISA
the Sweet Babe of
CRESWICK & ELIZABETH NICHOLS
of Gravesend
died July 30th 1868 Aged 8 Months
“His ways are unsearchable and past finding out”

117. Sarcophagus Style Monument; Oakes

East Side

[                                    ]
Mr GEORGE OAKES
died November 16th 1859
Aged 75 Years

West Side

Sacred to the Memory of
ROBERT OAKES Esq
Born April 28th 1788 Died February 13th 1873

North End

[ANN the Wife]
of
ROBERT OAKES Esq
of South House, Gravesend
Born 21st ? June 1791
Died 26th Jany. 18[72]

Concise Principal Probate Registry Will Dated 18th November 1858

George Oakes, Formerly of Leadenhall Street, London, late of  10 Hardwick Place, Commercial Road East, (Stepney), Gentleman.

He gives his freehold estate  to his brother Robert Oakes, for ever.

To his nephew Charles Spencer and to his niece Mary wife of Henry Parke Woodfore, £500 in the 3% Consols, each.

To the son and 2 daughters of his late sister Ann Barber, £500 stock in the 3% Reduced Annuities, each.

To each child of  his late brother John Oakes, living at the time of his death, £500 in the same stock, except for Lawrence, the eldest and in lieu gives his share to his brother Robert Oakes and his nephew Charles Spencer, upon trust, to pay the whole or part of dividends, “in favour” of Lawrence, his wife and children, all or either of them, in proportions as the trustees think most expedient.

To Catherine Horn ?, of 10 Hardwick Place, Widow, £200 stock in the 3% Consols, tax free.

To his nephew, Charles Spencer, an additional 19 guineas.

The residue of his personal estate to his brother Robert, absolutely.

He appoints his brother Robert and nephew Charles Spencer his executors.

Witnesses: Mary Douthwaite, Widow, 10 Hardwick Place  Sarah Beckitt of 10 Hardwick Place, Widow.

Proved 1st December 1859, granted to Robert Oakes and Charles Spencer of Gravesend, Chemist. Personal estate and effects valued at under £12,000

Concise Principal Probate Registry Will Dated 28th November 1862

Robert Oakes of Gravesend Esquire.

First, his debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies to be paid.

To his nephew Arthur Oakes and to Ann, wife of Joseph Hornsby Wright, £10 each, “as a small token of his affectionate remembrance of them”.

To his nephews and nieces, children of his late brother John and his late sister Mary,  wife of Samuel Barber,  or those then living, £10 each as a token of his regard.

To his gardener Abraham Dawes, 19 guineas, if with his at the time of his death. To each of his female servants, with him at his death, £5 each, for every year of service.

To his wife, (Ann), absolutely, all household goods and furniture, linen, china, books, wine and spirits and everything in his house, (except plate, pictures, money, securities for money, title documents, fixtures and account books).

Also to her, the use of his plate and pictures for life and , after her death or remarriage, the plate to his daughter Sarah, wife of Clement Mansfield Ingleby, absolutely and the pictures to his nephew Arthur Oakes, absolutely,

He gives his freehold house called South House, 109 Windmill Street, Gravesend and gardens and all other real estate, except that vested in him as trustee or mortgagee, to Charles Spencer of Gravesend, Esquire and Joseph Hornsby Wright of 2 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, St Marylebone, Middlesex, Esquire, upon trust. They to permit his wife, as long as she remains his widow and unmarried, to occupy his house, rent free, she paying taxes and keeping it in good repair.

The residue of his personal estate, including money due on mortgage, to his trustees, upon trust. They to pay his wife an annuity of £600 for life as long as she remains single.

Trustees to pay rents received, dividends and annual income of his estate, to his daughter Sarah Ingleby, for life, free of any interests of her husband or any future husband. After her death, then upon trust for the benefit of her children at 21 years or day of marriage, in meantime interest goes towards their maintenance and education but not more than £100 per annum.

Dense trust details follow.........................................

He appoints his trustees as his executors, each to have £100 as a token of his regard.

More dense trust details follows.................................................

Witnesses: Griffith Taylor, J.P., Cumberland House, Gravesend   Charles Pearson, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Codicil 5th December 1866

He is now a Justice of the Peace.

He gives an annuity of £20 to his friend Mary Ann Sewlell, now living with his wife and himself. She had given up a position a Newbury in order to be with them.

Trustees are to set apart, within 12 months of his death, a sum in the Consolidated  and Reduced 3% stock or funds, sufficient to provide this annuity and after her death, the fund goes into his subsidiary personal estate.

Witnesses: George Ireland Russell, M.D., F.R.C.S., 39 Terrace, Gravesend  Harriet Kelly, Spinster, 32 Bedford Square, London.

Codicil 5th March 1870

He gives Eliza Digby, now his cook but also faithfully serving him as nurse in his illness, £100, in addition to pay she is due, duty free.

Witnesses: George Ireland Russell    Emily Carr Wilcock, Spinster, 84 Windmill Street, Gravesend.

Proved 24th March 1873. Charles Spencer was of Auckland House, Gravesend, Effects valued at less than £40,000, (no leaseholds). According to the Bank of England calculator, £40,000 in 1873, equates  to £3,685,954.01 in 2025.

Robert Oakes was also involved in local politics and was sometime Mayor of Gravesend.

O'DONNELL see PRYCE

OXLEY see BASS

Headstone; Pallister

In Memory of
THOMAS PALLISTER
who died August 16th 1851
Aged 67 Years
Buried in Gravesend Churchyard
EDMUND his Brother
who died February 22nd 1857
Aged 71 Years
EDMUND Son of THOMAS PALLISTER
who died June 27th 1863
Aged 52 Years
MARY Widow of THOMAS PALLISTER
who died March 15th 1885
Aged 93 Years
ELLEN JANE Widow of
the second named
EDMUND PALLISTER
who died December 19th 1894
Aged 74 Years
MARY Daughter of
EDMUND & ELLEN PALLISTER
who died May [  ]  1895
Aged 49 Years
EDMUND PALLISTER Son of
EDMUND & ELLEN PALLISTER
who died in Tokyo, Japan
April 7th 1911
Aged 61
and interred there June [  ] 1911

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd February 1842

Thomas Pallister.

He gives his wife Mary, all his real and personal estate, hoping that she will divide the property among his children. He appoints her his sole executor.

Witnesses: William Smither    Henry Smith

.......William Smither, 28 Gracechurch Street, London  H. Smith, same address

Affidavit  26th August 1851

William Smither, a Tea Dealer, states on oath, that he is one of witnesses of the will. Thomas Pallister was of the Clifton Hotel, Gravesend and the hotel keeper.

He and Smith signed the will in the presence of each other and Pallister signed the will in their presence.

Proved 2nd August 1851

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd September 1854

Edmund Pallister, late of the Clifton Hotel, Gravesend, now of  The Spread Eagle, Gracechurch Street, London.

He appoints his nephew Edmund Pallister of the New Falcon Hotel, Gravesend, his sole executor.

After his executor  has paid his funeral costs, (not to exceed £20), and his debts, he is to take £200 from the proceeds of his property for his troubles as his executor.

The remaining securities and property to be converted into cash and equally divided between his late brother's 5 children, Edmund, Blades, Arthur, Dorcas Young, wife of Thomas Young of Mark Lane, (London ?) and Cicely Hardiman, wife of John Hardiman of 31 Park Terrace, Regent's Park.

Witnesses: William Smither  Samuel Ellis, both of 28 Gracechurch Street.

Affidavit 5th March 1857

William Smither, Tea Dealer, states on oath, that he and Ellis witnessed the will in each other's presence and that of Pallister immediately after he signed his will.

Proved 7th March 1857

Edmund Pallister of Tokyo, died 7th April 1911. Proved April 1912 and administration granted, (with will limited), to Alfred Edwin Wallis, Bank Manager and attorney of Amy Emily McNaughton, wife of William Birch McNaughton, value of effects £566.

119. Headstone; Parslow

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANN Daughter of
THOMAS & MARY ANN PARSLOW
Born November 18th 1840
Died November 17th 1841
THOMAS PHILIP their Son
Born December 12th 1848
Died December 27th 1848
Also EDMUND
Born February 3rd 1852
Died December 30th 1853
Also AGNES
Born February 13th 1850
Died March 23rd 1880

Ann Parslow is not buried here, she did die in the Gravesend Registration District, if at Gravesend, she may be buried in the parish churchyard or elsewhere in the district.

Thomas Philip is not buried here either, he died in the Kingston Registration District, covering part of Surrey and Middlesex.

Edmund came from Harmer Street, Gravesend and Agnes from Teddington.

120. Headstone; Pattoun

Sacred
to the Memory of
Major (GEORGE) PATTOUN
Royal Marines
who died October 25th 1859
(Aged 75 Years)
And MARY ANN PATTOUN his Wife
who died at [                   ] Germany
May 21st 1842
Also W.H.W. PATTOUN their Son
Lieut in the 61st Foot
who died Aged 25 Years at [               ]
November 11th 1857
of wounds received before Delhi

I could only find this brief episode from  Major Pattoun's service with the Royal Marines, although perhaps more might be held by the Royal Marines Museum.

In 1808, during the Peninsula War against Napoleon, a force of Royal Marines, Royal Navy sailors and Spanish irregulars, under the command of Lord Cochrane, defended the Castell de la Trinidad at Rosas on the North East coast of Spain,( the Costa Brava), against the French and Italians.

Previously,  Major Pattoun and the garrison at Citadel of Rosas, had been forced to retire from their position by superior numbers of the enemy, to Fort Trinidad. Major Pattoun and his marines had to enter the fort by means of a rope ladder while under heavy fire.

After the Indian Mutiny broke out, Major Pattoun's son, Lieutenant William Henry Wilson Pattoun, was one of  the men of the 61st Foot  (South Gloucester Regiment) who took part in the capture of Delhih, after marching 250 miles in high temperatures.

Delhi fell on the 19th September 1857 and Pattoun died nearly 2 months after the city fell, he seems to have suffered a severe ankle wound, so I wonder if an infection caused his death ?

121. Headstone; Phillips

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr JOHN PHILLIPS
who died July 19th 1854
Aged 65 Years

John Phillips was of 30 Albion Road, Gravesend

122. Headstone; Pipler

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mrs ELIZABETH PIPLER
Wife of the late
Mr JOHN PIPLER
who departed this Life
March the 30th 1855
Aged 77 Years

Elizabeth Pipler was of Princes Street, Gravesend. Her husband was not buried in the cemetery, I assume he was buried in in the parish churchyard. It seems he was the John Pipler, Gentleman of Gravesend who died in 1848 in the Gravesend Civil Registration District. They both left wills, so I am including his.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th March 1855

Elizabeth Pipler of Gravesend, Widow.

She gives to Mary Coomber, her servant, £10

To Harriett, wife of John Briggs of Ightham, Farmer, her gold watch and £10.

To her friend Mary Smith of Milton next Gravesend, widow, a mourning ring.

The residue of her property to her brother John Hucks, absolutely.

She appoints Thomas Gould of Gravesend, Coach Builder, her sole executor.

Witnesses: George  (  ?  ) (  ?  ), Clerk to Mr Cheeseman, Solicitor, Gravesend   T ? Stevens ?, 8 Mansfield Place.

Proved 20th April 1855

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th February 1846

John Pipler of Gravesend, Gentleman.

To his sisters Ann Clunne, Mary Keddell, Elizabeth Gould and Sarah Goble, his fifth share of 2 freehold houses in Windmill Street,Gravesend, occupied by [          ] Johnson and  [               ] Berry, equally shared.

To his wife Elizabeth, for life, all the rents and dividends  from his real and personal estate. Also the use of  his furniture and the house he now lives in. After her death he gives the same to his 5 nieces, daughters of his sister Mary Keddell and £100 each in the 3% Consols, they are Martha Read, Elizabeth Gurr ?, Clara Keddell, Mary Keddell and Letitia Keddell.

To his nephew Thomas Gould and his niece Elizabeth Gould, £100 each in the same stock.

To his nieces Cordelia Lees and Sarah Clunne, £100 each of the same stock.

The legacies to his nieces not to be subject to the control or interests of any husband and to be paid within 6 months of the death of his wife.

To his sister Mary Keddell and her heirs for ever, his 2 freehold houses in Bath Street, Gravesend, occupied by [              ] Brown and [                ] Gillis, also £100 secured by a mortgage on the house of Mr Benjamin Venner of Southfleet and also £100 in the 3% Consols.

To his sister Sarah Goble and her heirs for ever, his 6 ?, freehold houses in Albion Road, Milton next Gravesend and 31 shares  in the Gravesend and Milton Gas Company, 5 shares in the Imperial Gas Company, 10 shares in the Gravesend and Milton Waterworks Company, also all his  leasehold household furniture and plate and residue of his property, absolutely.  Also to Sarah, and her heirs, all estates vested in him as trustee or mortgagee............................. He appoints her his sole executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Cheeseman , Solicitor, Gravesend   William Scott, Junior, his Clerk.

Codicil 6th August 1847

Immediately after his death, all his debts, funeral and probate costs  to be paid. He has made several legacies and in case his personal estate  in insufficient for their payment, then the costs shall be a charge on such shares of his real and personal estate given to his sister Sarah Goble.

He ratifies the rest of the will.

Witnesses: As for the will.

Proved 4th February 1848

PITT see THOMAS

PITTOCK see BRIGHTWELL

123. Headstone; Porter

Sacred
to the Memory of
EMMA the beloved Wife of
THOMAS HENRY PORTER
who died August 24th 1857
in the 39th Year of her Age
“The Lord redeemeth the Souls
of his servants  and none of
them that trust in him
shall be desolate”
Also the above
THOMAS HENRY PORTER
who died October 29th 1860
Aged 42 Years
Also MARGARET ANN PORTER
Mother of the above
who died April 3rd  1865
Aged 88 Years
“For her to live was Christ
and to die was gain”
Also ANN PORTER
Daughter of the above
MARGARET ANN PORTER
who died April 23rd [1888]
Aged 92 Years
Also ELLEN REBECCA PORTER
who died Oct 17th 1901
Aged 85 Years

Emma Porter was of Hartfield Place, Northfleet, Thomas Henry Porter was of Milton Road, Gravesend, Margaret Ann Porter was of Barrack Field, Northfleet, Ann and Ellen Porter were of Northfleet.

124. Headstone; Price

Sacred
to the Memory of
CAROLINE youngest Daughter of
JOHN & ELIZABETH PRICE
who departed this Life
on the 19th day of November 1848
in the 18th Year of her Age
Likewise CHARLOTTE Wife of
JAMES SPIERS
and Daughter of the above
who died September [  ] 1853
Aged 29 Years
Also the above JOHN PRICE
who died March 28th 1864
Aged 70 Years
Likewise ELIZABETH his Wife
who died February 25th 1872
Aged 83 Years
Also URSULA LOTT
their Daughter
who died September 12th 1872
[Aged 42 Years]
EDWARD PRICE
Son of the above
[died November 1888]
[Aged 62 Years]

Caroline Price was of King Street, Gravesend, Charlotte Spiers of Deptford, John Price of Wellington Street, Gravesend, Elizabeth Price of King Street, Ursula Lott of King Street, Edward Price of Parrock Street, Gravesend.

Principal Probate Registry Index

John Price, late of Gravesend, Gentleman, administration granted to Elizabeth Price, his widow, of Wellington Street, Richard Martin  of King Street, Gravesend, Draper and Benjamin Wood  of the  East India Arms, Northfleet, Licensed Victualler, Effects valued at under £200.

125. Coped Stone, Eroded; Pritchard

In Loving Memory of
SIMON PRITCHARD
who died Nov 12th 1868  Aged 64 Years
Also SARAH beloved Wife of the above
[who died [  ] October 1876 Aged 71 Years

Also of SARAH ELIZABETH PRITCHARD
their Daughter who died July 5th 1916 Aged 80 Years

126. Headstone; Proctor

Sacred
to the Memory of
WILLIAM PROCTOR Esq
who died 18th January 1850
in the 46th Year of his Age
“His Trust was in the Lord”
Also MARY his beloved Wife
who died 8th September 1857
Aged 55 Years
“To Me to die is Gain”
Also Revd. WILLIAM
ABBY PROCTOR M.A.
Son of the above
who died 5th December 1912
Aged 78 Years
“At Rest”
Also CLARA his beloved Wife
who died 10th February 1923
Aged 93 Years

William Proctor was of 10 Woodville Terrace and Mary of Brompton, Middlesex

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated  23rd December 1840

William Proctor of Woodville Terrace, Gravesend, Gentleman.

His funeral to cost no more then £20.

As soon as possible his accounts as (          ?             ) of the estate of his uncle John Richard Birch, a lunatic, he made up and passed and his balance that may be found due from him, to be paid. [ I can not properly read or recognise the word, which is not clear, I presume it may mean attorney ? ]

His own property is a small amount and his wife Mary, in the event of his dying in the lifetime of his above uncle, would take no personal interest in his estate but the greater part will descend to testator's children.

Any limitation applied to the disposing of his property might give rise to difficulties and embarrass and straighten his wife ?

He gives his wife his freehold house, farm and land at Enfield Highway, Middlesex, lately occupied by the late Benjamin Larman and now by his widow; also his freehold house in Red Lion Street, Holborn, Middlesex, let to Mr James Smith; also all his freehold and copyhold estate and his house in Princes Road, Kennington, held under a lease from the Duke of Cornwall.

He gives his personal estate and effects, cash, investments, debts owed, furniture, paintings, plate, linen, china, books, manuscripts, to his wife, for ever................................

If his uncle dies intestate and his freehold meadow of about 3 acres in Writtle, Essex, provided it descends to him, he gives it to his heirs and their heirs, for ever.

He appoints his wife his sole executor and guardian of his minor children

Witnesses: Charles Smith Williamson, 158 Parrock Street, Gravesend  Henry Masterman Marshall, 62 Parrock Street.

Proved 4th February 1850

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th December 1851

Mary Proctor of 10 Woodville Terrace, Gravesend, Widow.

First all he debts , funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To her eldest son William Abby Proctor, the gold watch and seal with coat of arms, which was his father's.

To her second son Richard Anthony Proctor, her other gold watch and seal with coat of arms.

To her 2 daughters Mary Pike Sinfield ? Proctor and Anna Byran Proctor, her piano, clothes and jewels, trinkets and ornaments, not yet bequeathed, shared equally.

To all her 4 children, her freehold farm in Enfield and freehold house in Red Lion Street, Holborn, her property in Princes Street, Kennington and all other real estate.

Residue of real and personal estate and effects, to her children, equally shared.

Witnesses: George Edward Sharland, Solicitor, Gravesend   Benjamin William Suffield, his Clerk.

Proved 16th November 1857, Mary Proctor was late of Pelham Place, Pelham Crescent, Brompton, Middlesex. Administration granted  to Anna Byran Proctor.

127. Ledger; Pryce

The Family Grave of
EDWARD SMITH PRYCE

Here are buried in Christian Hope
ANNA MARIA his Daughter
who died December 26th 1853 Aged 3 Months
WILLIAM HEATH his Wife's Father
who died December 12th 1855 Aged 85
Formerly of Cambridge Heath, Hackney
ELEANOR O'DONNELL a Faithful Servant
who died March 27th 1858 Aged [5]6
ELIZABETH CARDEW a Faithful Servant
who died June 30th 1862 Aged 82
RICHARD PRYCE his Father
who died June 10th 1865 Aged 86
For many years Pastor  of the
 Church of Christ at Coate, Oxon
ANNA his beloved Wife
who died September 6th 1866 Aged 52
MARY CROWHURST HEATH his Wife's Sister
who died December 11th 1873 Aged 78
EDWARD SMITH PRYCE
died March 4th 1892 Aged 74
Buried at Eastbourne

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th June 1852

William Heath of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He gives all his real estate and his life policy for £500 on the life of his son Henry with the Economic Insurance Society, money, securities for money, debts owed, household goods and furniture, personal estate and effects, to his son Charles James Heath and son in law, the Reverend Edward Smith Pryce and son in law John Collier, upon trust, they to collect all money owed and sell his personal estate not consisting of money and his real estate.

They to pay his debts, including £300 he owes to the Reverend  Robert Tozer of Witney, Oxfordshire, with interest.

Concerning one sixth of the trust money they to invest £1,000 in Parliamentary Funds or mortgage and pay the annual income to Caroline Maitland Heath, wife of his son Stephen Hobson Heath, for her sole use, free from the interests of her husband.

After her death, the capital sum to the benefit of her children at 21 years of age, if there are no children, then to her husband Stephen Heath.

[difficult to read, blotting and bleed through obscures]

Annual income from another sixth part of the trust fund, to be paid to his daughter Anna Pryce wife of Edward Smith Pryce, for life and her own benefit. After her death the income  to Edward Pryce for life. After the death of the survivor, the capital sum to their children at 21 years of age.................................

[blotting and bleed through]

Seems income from the trust fund to his other children, Charles James, Mary Crowhurst Heath and William Heath..............................

To his trustees leasehold house, 8 Chester Place, Kennington, held under the Duchy of Cornwall for 99 years, for benefit of his son Henry..................................

Witnesses: H. W. Davison, Solicitor, 77 Basinghall Place, London  G. H. Davies ?, Gentleman, Gravesend.

Proved 28th February 1856

128. Headstone; Rackstraw

Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE JAMES RACKSTRAW
who departed this Life
October 6th 1849
Aged 36 Years
Also
BENJAMIN BUMSTEAD  RACKSTRAW
who died at East  Saginaw ?, Michigan
on the 28th August 1870 Aged 24 Years
Also ANN Widow of the above
GEORGE JAMES RACKSTRAW
who died April 17th 1886 in her 71st Year
Also GAYNAM
eldest Son of the above
who died May 8th  1902 Aged 67 Years
Also ELIZABETH Widow of the above
GAYNAM RACKSTRAW
who died July 29th 1910 Aged 68 Years

In the 1881 Census Gaynam Rackstraw was a Bread and Biscuit Baker in Gravesend High Street, from the Principal Probate Registry Index: He was of 81 High Street, administration was granted to George Rackstraw, a Draper, value of effects £1,145  7s  10d

129. Headstone; Rackstraw

Sacred
to the Memory
of
ELIZABETH MARY
Wife of
JOSIAH WISE RACKSTRAW
who died Nov 23rd 1862 Aged 72 Years
Also KATE ELIZABETH Daughter of
HENRY & CHARLOTTE RACKSTRAW
who died March 30th 1858
Aged 4 Years and 6 Months
Also MARTHA MERCY
Wife of GEORGE RACKSTRAW
who died Jan 26th 1869
in the 39th Year of her Age
Also GEORGE RACKSTRAW
who died Sept 4th 1882
in the 57th Year of his Age
Also ELIZABETH JANE RACKSTRAW
[ who died Ju]ne 16th 1886
[Aged 65 Years]
Also the above named HENRY RACKSTRAW
who died January 25th 1888
Aged 58 Years
Also CHARLOTTE Widow of the above
HENRY RACKSTRAW
who died May 12th 1911
Aged 80 Years

Josiah Rackstraw was of Marine Parade

130. Headstone; Rackstraw

Sacred
to the Memory
of
ELIZABETH MARY
Wife of
JOSIAH WISE RACKSTRAW
who died Nov 23rd 1862 Aged 72 Years
Also KATE ELIZABETH Daughter of
HENRY & CHARLOTTE RACKSTRAW
who died March 30th 1858
Aged 4 Years and 6 Months
Also MARTHA MERCY
Wife of GEORGE RACKSTRAW
who died Jan 26th 1869
in the 39th Year of her Age
Also GEORGE RACKSTRAW
who died Sept 4th 1882
in the 57th Year of his Age
Also ELIZABETH JANE RACKSTRAW
[ who died Ju]ne 16th 1886
[Aged 65 Years]
Also the above named HENRY RACKSTRAW
who died January 25th 1888
Aged 58 Years
Also CHARLOTTE Widow of the above
HENRY RACKSTRAW
who died May 12th 1911
Aged 80 Years

George Rackstraw, 1882, was of Primrose Terrace, Henry Rackstraw of Walthamstow,

his probate note records that he was late of 2 Granville Terrace, George Lane, Woodford, Essex, administration of his estate was granted to his widow Charlotte, value of his personal estate was £480.

131. Headstone; Thornton

Sacred
to the Memory of
FREDERICK THORNTON
eldest Son of HARRIET & FREDERICK RAIKES
who died April 14th 1858
Aged  Two Years  and Three Months

132. Coped Stone; Randall

South Side

Sacred to the Memory of
WILLIAM RANDALL Esquire
formerly of Beaconsfield, Bucks, who died at Milton
the 16th of January 1848
Aged 76

North Side

Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs KITTY RANDALL
Widow of the late WILLIAM RANDALL Esq
who died the 11th of June 1858
in the 79th Year of her Age

Kitty Randall was of Park Place

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th August 1833

William Randall of Beaconsfield, Gentleman.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

All of his real and personal estate and effects to his wife Kitty, she is his sole executor.

Witnesses: William Parkes, Solicitor, 10 South Square, Gray's Inn

Thomas William Parkes, Clerk to Mr William Parkes and H. Compigne, Gray's Inn.

Codicil 18th April 1843

To his daughter Caroline, wife of Reverend Edwin Bowlby, £200

Rest of will conformed.

Witnesses: H. Compigne, 24 Bucklesbury    E. Compigne, his (   ?   )

Proved 19th February 1848

Principal Probate Registry Index

Kitty Randall of 27 Park Place, Milton, Widow, administration granted to Caroline Bowlby, wife of Rev. Edward Bowlby of Little Thurrock Rectory, Grays, Essex, daughter, Rev Edward Bowlby and John William Sloper of 20 Mincing Lane, City of London, Gentleman, nephew. Effects value under £2,000.

133. Headstone; Raper

Sacred to the Memory
of
HARRIET
Wife of
JAMES GILBERT RAPER
who died the 31st of August
1858
in the 75th Year of her Age

Harriet Raper was of Windmill Street

134. Headstone, Very Worn; Read

Sacred
to the Memory of
Lieutenant JAMES READ
Royal Marines
who departed this Life
16th February 1844
Aged 54 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th April 1842

James Read of Milton, Receiver of Colliers Papers and Lieutenant Royal Marines on half pay.

He wishes to be buried with the least expense.

To his faithful servant and companion Sophia Hunt, if with him at the time of his death, all his money, furniture, linen, plate, rings, clothes, all money due to him and arrears of his half pay, all real and personal estate.

Witnesses: Hugh Taylor, Coal Exchange    Edward Dunn, Durham

Affidavit 7th March 1844

Hugh Taylor states, on oath, that he was one of the witnesses to the will and was present with the other witness when they signed the will, in the presence of Read after he signed his will in their presence.

Proved 19th March 1844. Sophia Hunt was a Spinster.

135. Headstone; Reeves

Sacred
to the Memory  of
JANETTE
the much lamented Wife of
RICHARD REEVES
who departed this Life
March the 29th 1852
Aged 43 Years
Leaving issue one Daughter
JANET HOLMAN REEVES

Janette Reeves was of Bath Street

136. Headstone; Rees

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZABETH REES
Daughter of MOSES REES
late of Poplar
who died April the 3rd 1859
Aged 48 Years

Elizabeth Rees's probate note records that she was formerly  of Great Randolph Street, Camden Town, late of Pier Road, Rosherville, (Northfleet), administration was granted to Edward Watson Jones of 5 Lea Place, Bromley, Middlesex, Master Mariner, the executor. Her effects were valued as under £100. Her father who died in 1844, leaving a PCC will, was a Pilot of Poplar.

137. Headstone; Rolfe

Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE ROLFE
of Lydd, Kent
and for thirty one years
an inhabitant of Gravesend
who died February 12th 1858
Aged 52 Years

Principal Probate Registry Index 

George Rolfe was of 21 Gravesend High Street, his probate note states that he was a Chemist, administration was granted to Henry William Rolfe of 3 Punderson Place, Bethnal Green Road, Schoolmaster, the brother and one of the executors. Value of his effects under £800. In the 1851 Census he was of 11 Milton High Street and a Druggist's Assistant to Charles Spencer.

138. Headstone; Rudduck

Private Grave of J.B. RUDDUCK

In Memory of
MARTHA ISABELLA  RUDDUCK
who died August 18th 1849
Aged 19 Months
Also JOSEPH SYMONS RUDDUCK
who died July 21st 1836
interred in Maize Hill Chapel Ground
Greenwich
Aged 9 Months
Also MARTHA CATHERINE RUDDUCK
who died June 4th 1846
interred in Abney Park Cemetery
Stoke Newington
Aged 16 Months

Martha Isabella Rudduck came from Windmill Street

139. Headstone; Saunders

In Memory
of
Mrs MARY ANN SAUNDERS
who died 21st July 1857
Aged 56 Years
Also
Mr JOHN HUGH BRODIE
who died 1st October 1857
Aged 37 Years
Son in law of the above
Also
ROSENA Wife of the late
THOMAS ELLIOT and Daughter of
the above MARY ANN SAUNDERS
who passed away April 7th 1906
Aged 79 Years

Mary Ann Saunders was of 9 White Post Terrace John Brodie of 3 Darnley Road.

140. Headstone; Schofield

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZABETH SARAH
Daughter of
JAMES & ELIZABETH SCHOFIELD
who died February  4th 1858
Aged 3 Years
Also JAMES SCHOFIELD
Father of the above
who died March 28th 1887
Aged 61 Years
And of his Wife
ELIZABETH SCHOFIELD
who died March 27th 1909
Aged 81 Years
“At Rest”

Elizabeth Sarah came from 147 Parrock Street and James from Perry Street Road.

James Schofield appears in the 1881 Census as a Baker at 43 Parrock Street.

141. Headstone; Scott

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZABETH SCOTT
who departed this Life
November the 7th 1841
Aged 60 Years

Elizabeth Scott came from Milton

142. Headstone, Eroded; Sheldon

Sacred
to the Memory of
THOMAS HENRY SHELDON
who died [April] [  ] 1857
Aged [55] Years
Also EMMA ANN ALLEN
Seal Engraver late of London
who died [  ] December 1858
Aged 56 Years
Also THERESA SHELDON
Wife of the above
who died 21st of December 1860
Aged 66 Years

Both of the Sheldons came from 55 Brunswick Road, the cemetery register records Theresa as Timmercy Theresa, Emma Allen was of St. Giles, London.

143. Headstone; Shorter

The
Family Grave of
WILLIAM &
LYDIA SHORTER

In Memory of
GEORGE Son of the above
who died October 11th 1851
Aged 22 Years
Also WILLIAM HENRY
who died at Bombay June 6th 1858
Aged 29 Years
Also the above
LYDIA SHORTER
who died April 19th 1860
Aged 59 Years
Also LYDIA JANE Daughter of the above
who died July 18th 1866
Aged 26 Years
Also JOHN BLACKSTOCK
Son in law of the above
who died June 18th 1865
Aged 30 Years
Also the above WILLIAM SHORTER
who died January 2nd 1877
Aged 75 Years
Also ELLEN M. BLACKSTOCK
Wife of the above
who died February 6th 1889 Aged 47 Years
Also ROBERT ERNEST BLACKSTOCK
who died  Ju[ly] [  ] [1889] Aged 25 Years

William, Lydia and Lydia Jane Shorter were all of 44 Clarence Street, (Milton), John Blackstock was of 185 Parrock Street, Robert Blackstock of Wingfield Road and Ellen Blackstock of Peacock Street.

The Principal Probate Registry Index confirms John Blackstock's address, he was a Draper, administration was granted to Ellen Maria Blackstock, his widow, value of his effects was under £600.

The same index confirms William Shorter's address, he was a Baker, administration was granted to John Emery of 161 Parrock Street, Gravesend, Grocer and Henry Moore of 51 High Street, Gravesend, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, value of his effects under £800.

144. Headstone; Silvester

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANNA CRAGGS SILVESTER
Daughter of
JAMES and ELIZABETH SILVESTER
of S[pringhead, Northfleet ?]
who died February 22nd 1840
Aged 15 Years
Also their Son
WILLIAM SILVESTER
who died August 8th 1846
Aged 29 Years
Also the above
JAMES SILVESTER
who died December 6th 1849
Aged 63 Years

Anna Silvester was from Milton, James of Springfield, Northfleet, his wife Elizabeth was buried in this grave in August 1867, aged 74

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th February 1842

James Silvester of Northfleet, near Gravesend, Gardener.

He gives his wife Elizabeth, all of his estate, real and personal and effects. He appoints her his executor.

Witnesses: Charles Rogers, Westminster  Robert Topham, Clerk to Messrs Rogers, Westminster.

Proved 17th December 1849

Principal Probate Registry Index

Elizabeth Silvester, late of Springfield, Northfleet, Widow, died 12th August 1867, administration granted to John Evelyn Crook of Granby Place, Northfleet, M. D. and Robert Walker Hutchinson of Lauder House, Denmark Road, Wimbledon, Warehouseman.

Effects value under £800, revalued June 1868, under £1,500.

145. Headstone, Very Eroded; Smith

[                             ]
ELIZABETH
[Wife ?] of GEORGE SMITH
of this Parish
who departed this Life
[October 1847]
[Aged 31 Years]
[                     ]
FRANCES ADELAIDE SMITH
[                             ]
[September 1849]
[Aged 23 Years]

Missing details from the Cemetery Register

146. Headstone; Spalding

Sacred
to the Memory of
HELEN SPALDING
who departed this Life
the 23rd of December 1854
Aged 9 Months

147. Headstone; Spiers

Sacred
to the Memory of
MARY ANN Wife of
GEORGE SPIERS
Pilot
who died August 26th 1853
Aged 39 Years
Also GEORGE Son of
Mr GEORGE SPIERS
who died October 12th 1856
Aged 6 Days
Also the above
Mr GEORGE SPIERS
who died August 21st 1860
Aged 45 Years

The Spiers were of 55 Queen Street

From the Principal Probate Registry Index: George Spiers, Pilot of Queen Street, had a new wife Esther, his sole executor, value of his effects, under £1,000.

148. Headstone; Stanley

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr THOMAS STANLEY
late of  Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Architect
who departed this Life
at Milton near Gravesend
March 26th 1850
Aged 36 Years

Thomas Stanley was of 6 Harmer Street 

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 18th January 1850

Thomas Stanley of Brentwick ? Villa, Ventnor, Newchurch, Isle of Wight, Architect.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To Martha Hopkinson, with whom he has lived  for some years and is believed by the world  to be his wife, all his furniture, plate, linen, china, household goods, wines, books, pictures and engravings, absolutely.

Also to her, all good, chattels, money, rights, credits and personal estate.

To his friend Thomas Frederick Cole of Ryde, Solicitor, all his real estate, upon trust, (poor image here), to sell and hold proceeds upon trust, pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and pay Martha Hopkinson the whole of the surplus, absolutely. If she desires to hold any of his real estate, it is to be conveyed to her, absolutely.

He also gives Thomas Cole all real estate vested in him as trustee or mortgagee, upon trust and subject to the trusts and equities...................................

He appoints Thomas Cole as his executor.

Witnesses: T.G.? Austen of Peck's Coffee House, Fleet Street   J ? Bacon of the same address.

Proved 18th April 1850

149. Headstone; Stedman

Sacred
to the Memory of
ELIZABETH Wife of
HENRY STEDMAN
Born October 1st 1795
Died October 8th 1852
Also the above HENRY STEDMAN
who died December 2nd 1863
Aged 71 Years
Also SARAH ANN MULLENDER
Daughter of the above
April 10th 1820 ? Nov 19th 1909
and of her Husband
CHARLES MULLENDER
Nov 6th 1818 April 28th 1859
interred at St Peter's, Ightham
“Lord, all pitying Jesus Blest,
Grant them thy Eternal Rest,”
Also CHARLES MULLENDER
Grandson of the above
who suddenly passed away
July 15th 1933
Aged 64 R.I.P.

Elizabeth Stedman was of Chalk, Henry Stedman of Perry Street, the Principal Probate Registry Index records Charles Mullender, (1933), as of May Cottage, Chalk, administration granted to Arthur Mullender , a Carpenter and Ellen Burton, wife of George Burton, value of effects £771  8s.

STEEL see FOSSEY

150. Headstone; Steward

In Memory of
Captain JAMES STEWARD
of the [               ] Service
who died July 1830 at Woolwich
Also ELIZABETH
Wife of the above
who died July 1857 at
Home Mead, Milton

Elizabeth Steward was of 26 Clarence Place and was 89 years old.

151. Headstone; Stiff

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr THOMAS STIFF
who departed this Life
October 9th 1853
Aged 66 Years

Thomas Stiff was of 124 Windmill Street

152. Headstone; Stott

Sacred
to the Memory of
JOHN STOTT Esq
who departed this Life
on the 20th of November 1858
in the 84th Year of his Age
Leaving a sorrowful Widow
“He fell asleep in Jesus”
Also of JOANNA MARIA  AMELIA STOTT
Wife of the above
who died April 1st 1879
Aged 78 Years

John Stott was of Edwin Street and Joanna of Peacock Street

153. Headstone; Sweetman

Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE SWEETMAN
of this Parish
who departed this Life
August 15th 1858
Aged 42 Years

George Sweetman was of 40 High Street, Gravesend

154. Headstone; Tayler

Sacred
to
the Memory of
Mrs LOUISA TAYLER
who died
at Greenhithe in this County
on the 18th day of October 1856
Aged 60 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th July 1856

Louisa Tayler of Greenhithe.

To her sister Maria Susanna Briand, her topaz broach, formerly her mother's and her eye glass.

To her sister Charlotte Ann Catherine Young, her embroidered cotton crape shawl, a little round locket, wedding ring and work box.

To her niece Marianne Clarke, her china service, blankets and candlesticks.

Under the will of her grandfather Hepburn Hastie, she is entitled, as one of the children of her late mother Jane Briand, daughter of Hepburn, to a half share  of a quarter of a leasehold property by a deed of assignment, dated 28th August 1834, she and her husband John Thomas Tayler assigned her interest under that will, to her sister Maria Susanna Briand for the repayment of a certain advance of money.

By a deed of separation and agreement  with her husband  entered into about April  in 1855, she is authorised  to dispose by will her interest in the will of Hepburn Hastie............., so the annual rents and proceeds of her share is to be paid to her niece Mary Ann Young, daughter of her sister Charlotte Young, for her sole benefit, free from the interests of any husband she may marry. After the death of her niece, then the benefit of her eldest daughter, if she leaves no daughter, then to her eldest son but if she leaves no children surviving to 21, then she gives the legacy to the eldest daughter of her friend James Clark of the Colonial Bank, London.

She gives her niece Mary Ann Young, her white lace scarf.

The residue of her clothes to be divided between her sisters, except items otherwise bequeathed.

The household effects she leaves to her sister Maria Susanna Briand, requesting her to leave them to Mary Ann Young at her death.

She appoints James Clark her sole executor.

Witnesses: Elim Russell, Greenhithe   Esther Morgan, Greenhithe 

Proved 5th June 1857

155. Ledger; Thomas, Pitt

Sacred
to the Memory of
LOUISA Daughter of WILLIAM JOHN and
ANNA CHEESMAN THOMAS
who died 22nd August 1844 Aged 10 Months
Also
WENTWORTH GEORGE PITT
who died November 1st 1849 Aged 74 Years
Also
ELIZABETH PITT
who died February 27th 1859 Aged 82 Years
Also
WILLIAM JOHN THOMAS
Son of the above
who was lost off Llanally, South Wales
the vessel having foundered with all hands
on January 3rd 1867 Aged 29 Years
“In the midst of Life we are in Death”
Also
W. J. THOMAS
Born July 11th 1802 Died January 23rd 1872
Also
ANNA CHEESMAN THOMAS
Born October 10th 1811 Died May 5th 18[86]
Also
EDWARD THOMAS
Born April 7th 1849 Died June 4th 1889

It seems that William John Thomas was on the Oporto, which was sailing from Holyhead to Poole when it  was lost.

Wentworth and Elizabeth Pitt were of 46 Queen Street.

Principal Probate Registry Index

William John Thomas (died 1872) was of 34 The Terrace, Milton and a Mariner in the Merchant Service. Administration was granted to George Thomas of 6 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Master Mariner, Son, William Watson of 21 Terrace Street, Master Mariner and

Thomas George Sandford of 20 Terrace Street, Pilot, the executors, value of effects under £2,000.

156. Headstone; Thomas

     In Memory of
WILLIAM PENN THOMAS, Pilot
who died February 23rd 1856
Aged 42 Years
Also EDWARD THOMAS
Son of the above
who was drowned off Blackwall
October 24th 1856
Aged 19 Years
Also WILLIAM PENN THOMAS
third Son of the above
who was drowned at sea
December 24th 1859
Aged 18 Years
“In the midst of Life we are in Death”
Also MABEL LUCY Wife of the above
WILLIAM PENN THOMAS
who died April 14th 1878
Aged 68 Years
“Thy will be done”
[                              ]

William Penn Thomas, Senior and Mabel Thomas were of Bentley Street.

Here
lieth the Remains of
BRIDGET TIBSON
the beloved Wife of
CHARLES TIBSON
of the Parish of Milton
formerly of South Bank
St John's Wood
Regent's Park
London
Born June 1st 1775
Died December 18th 1850
Also the above named
CHARLES TIBSON
who died November 6th 1854
Aged 73 Years
PHILLIPA BUTLER Mc GUIRE
who died July 10th 1859 Aged 54 Years

Charles and Bridget Tibson were of 11 Clarence Place and Phillipa Mc Guire of Westbourne Park Terrace, Bayswater

Concise prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th December 1850

Charles Tibson of 11 Clarence Place, Milton, formerly of the South Bank, Regent's Park, St Marylebone, Middlesex.

First all of his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To Phillipa McGuire, Spinster, niece of his late wife Bridget, all household furniture, linen, clothes, books, plate, pictures, china, glass, ready money, money due to him, all stock and securities for money, book debts, money on bond, bills, notes or otherwise, all his estate and effects, real and personal, absolutely, for her own use and benefit.

He appoints Charles Henry Rudd, commonly called Henry Rudd of Clarence Place, Park road, Regent's Park, St Marylebone, his joint executor  with Phillipa McGuire.

He gives Rudd, £50, to be paid from his holdings in the 3% Consols in the Bank of England, Rudd is a nephew of his late wife.

Witnesses: Harriet Ellis   Eliza Ellis, Windmill Street, Gravesend.

Proved 24th November 1854

Principal Probate Registry Index

Phillipa Butler McGuire late of 16 Alexander Street, Paddington, Spinster, administration granted to Ann Marshall of 33 Guildford Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, Spinster, sole executor, effects value under £200.

158. Headstone; Tickner

In
Memory of
WILLIAM the youngest
and only surviving Son of
 EDWARD TICKNER Esq
one of the Justices of Gravesend
who died March 27th 1852
Aged 38 Years
Also
EDWARD TICKNER Esq
Father of the above
who died February 13th 1854
Aged 69 Years
Mrs ELIZABETH TICKNER
Relict of the above
EDWARD TICKNER
who died Nov 2nd 1859
Aged 82 Years

William Tickner was of Parrock Street and Elizabeth Tickner was of Poplar.                     

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd January 1853

Edward Tickner of Queen Street, Milton, Esquire.

All his real and personal estate to his son in law Joseph Reynolds of Islington, Middlesex,

Playing Card Manufacturer and John Ridley of Bedford Place, Bloomsbury Square, Middlesex, Merchant, upon trust.

They to pay the rents, dividends and annual income of his estate to his wife Elizabeth, for life. After her death, they to sell and divide his estate into 2 equal parts, one half goes to the children of Joseph Reynolds, his daughter in law Harriett, widow of his late son William and the other half to the children of John Ridley.

He declares that his late son's widow Harriett to take a portion with the children of Joseph Reynolds.

He appoints Joseph Reynolds and John Ridley his executors.

Witnesses: Henry Newbon, Solicitor of Gravesend  Taran ? Dines ?, Servant to Mr Tickner.

Proved 3rd March 1854

TISDELL see GODFREY

159. Headstone; Tolhurst

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr HUGH COOPER TOLHURST
who departed this Life
December 10th 1847
Aged 53 Years
“Not Lost but Gone Before”
Also Mrs ANN TOLHURST
Wife of the above
who departed this Life
March 21st 1852
Aged 58 Years
Also ISABELLA HELEN TOLHURST
who departed this Life
February 11th 1862
Aged 5 Years
Also LAURA EDMEADES TOLHURST
who departed this Life
February 20th 1862
Aged 3 Years
Grandchildren of the above

Hugh Cooper Tolhurst was from Gravesend High Street, Ann Tolhurst from 187 Parrock Street, Isabella and Laura from 54 Gravesend High Street,

160. Headstone; Tonge, Evans

In Affectionate Remembrance of
SARAH WEBSTER TONGE
the beloved Wife of
BENJAMIN TONGE
who died 2nd May 1855
Aged 43 Years
Also MARY ANN EVANS
Sister to the above
who died 7th June 1855
Aged 44 Years
Also the above
BENJAMIN TONGE
who died 20th August 1875
Aged 62 Years
BESSIE
beloved Daughter of the above
who died 23rd August 1903
MARIA GOULBY TONGE
who died [October] 1864
Aged 65 Years
GERVASE WOODHOUSE TONGE
who died Nov 20th 1871
Aged 87 Years
Also SARAH ANN
Daughter of the above
BENJAMIN TONGE

Benjamin and Sarah Webster Tonge were of 9 The Terrace, Maria Goulby Tonge of Windmill Street and Gervase Tonge of Shrubbery Road.

In the 1851 Census, Benjamin Tonge is living in Commercial Place and the Manager of the Collier Office; in the 1861 Census he living in Milton Terrace and Agent for the  St   ?   Dock Company.

TOPPING see BRAY

161. Headstone; Traies

Sacred
to
the Memory of
Mr SAMUEL TRAIES
who departed this Life
March 30th 1857
in the 66th Year of his Age
“Serene he liv'd, impress'd with Godly fear,
died as he liv'd, a Christian most Sincere”
Also
ELIZABETH TRAIES
Wife of the above
who departed this Life
October 20th 1857
in the 52nd Year of her Age

Samuel and Elizabeth Traies were of Cambrian Grove.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th October 1857

Elizabeth Traies of 7 Cambrian Grove, Gravesend, Widow.

Her executors to pay her debts, funeral and probate costs as soon as possible.

To her Servant Ann Roberts, £100 tax free; to Ann's mother Elizabeth Roberts, £100 tax free.

To John Challice, £100 tax free.

To Anna Traies, her sister in law, £50 tax free; to Anna's sister Jane Traies, 19 guineas tax free.

To Sarah Culver, wife of Joseph Culver, £100; to Joseph Culver, £50; to his daughter Emma Culver, £100.

To Ann wife of James Culver, £50; to James Culver, £100.

To James Fuller, £100; to his daughter Emma Fuller, £50.

To her sister Mary Ann Bullpit, wife of James Bullpit, £100.

To her sister Jane Bailey, wife of Henry Bailey, £100.

To William Daniel Triquit of the Bank of England, £50.

To William Robert Ives, £100.

To each of her nephews and nieces, children of her sisters, £150.

To Melony Jackman, £50.

The residue of her real and personal estate and effects, to be shared equally between her 2 sisters, John Challis, Joseph Culver, Anna and Sarah Traies.

She appoints James Culver, James Fuller and William Robert Ives as her executors.

Witnesses: John Herde, 8 Cambrian Grove  William Goodsall, 6 Wrotham Road, Gravesend.

Proved 20th November 1857, James Fuller is actually John Fuller.

162. Headstone; Transom

In Loving Memory of
ELLEN MARY TRANSOM
who died January 2nd 1894
Aged 86 Years
Also CHARLES HENRY TRANSOM
who died October 9th 1856
Aged 47 Years
Also CAROLNE TRANSOM
Daughter of the above
who died September 21st 1891
Aged 77 Years

Charles and Ellen Transom were of  Bath Street, Gravesend, Caroline Transom is not buried here, she died in the Marylebone Registration District.

TURNER see HEYWOOD

163. Headstone; Vautin

Sacred
to the Memory of
MARY ANN VUATIN
who departed this Life
the 7th  of April 1852
Aged 69 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th April 1852

Mary Ann Vautin of 12 Clarence Place, Milton, Spinster.

She desires to be buried in Gravesend Cemetery without any unnecessary expense.

All her real and personal estate, after payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs, to her nephew Claudius Vautin, son of her executor, absolutely.

She appoints her brother James Theodore Vautin of Clapton, Middlesex, Cashier at the Bank of England, sole executor.

She signs the will with her mark X  (probably too ill to sign her name)

Witnesses: E. A. Hilder, Gravesend, Solicitor   Stephen Biggs, his Clerk.

Affidavit 20th April 1852

Edward Augustus Hilder of Gravesend, Gentleman and James Theodore Vuatin, otherwise Vautin of Clapton Cottage, Middlesex, are sworn in. Hilder stated that he knew the deceased well and confirms the date of her death, when he saw her to draw up her will.

This affidavit is about the spelling of the surname, both variations were used by different members of the family. He used Vautin when he drew up the will, the deceased used Vuatin

Proved 14th May 1852

WALKER see CORRIE

164. Headstone; Warner

Sacred
to the Memory of
SARAH Wife of
Mr CHARLES WARNER
who departed this Life
February 26th 1855
Aged 56 Years
“With patience to the last she did stand ?,
and [questioned?] not at what the Lord thought ?
[                                                            ]
[                                                           ]”
Also the above
CHARLES WARNER
who departed this Life July 12th 1873
Aged 75 Years
“His end was Peace”
Also JOHN CHARLES
Son of JOHN and MARY WARNER
and Grandson of the above
who died November 24th 1853
Aged 5 Years and 6 Months

Sarah Warner was from 6 Milton Place; Charles Warner and John Warner from Milton Road.

1871 Census

Charles Warner was a retired Trinity House Pilot

Principal Probate Registry Index

Charles Warner was late of Ingress Terrace, Milton, Gentleman. Administration granted to Caroline Warner, Widow of deceased and Frederick Warner of Deal, Pilot, Son, value of effects under £2,000.

165. Headstone; Waters

Sacred
to the Memory of
ISAAC WILLIAM Son of
WILLIAM & FRANCES WATERS
who died December 17th 1857
Aged 1 Year and 5 Months
Interred in Grave  no [626]
LAURA ELIZABETH their Daughter
who died December 19th 1864
Aged 3 Months
Also ALICE SARAH
who died June 23rd 1866
Aged 8 Months
Also the above
WILLIAM WATERS
who died May 8th 1872
Aged 47 Years
Also WILLIAM ROBERT WATERS
Father of the above
who died November 11th 1876
Aged 75 Years

Isaac Waters was from Kempthorne Street; Laura Elizabeth from Windmill Street; Alice Sarah from 2A Windmill Street, William Waters also of Windmill Street and William Robert Waters from West Street. In the 1871 Census William Waters, Junior is living at 2A Windmill Street, Milton and a Shipwright and Draper, his son, also William, of the same address, is a Draper.

Principal Probate Registry Index

William Waters late of 2A Windmill Street, Milton, administration granted to Frances Amelia, his widow, value of effects under £1,000. The will was not administered and was proved again in  October 1883 and re-sworn in January 1885, when the value of the effects was under £3,000.

WATSON see DUNCOMBE

166. Headstone; West

Sacred
to the Memory of
WILLIAM Son of
THOMAS and SARAH WEST
who died May 15th 1848
Aged 12 Years
Also ALICE Daughter of the above
who died October 2nd 1849
Aged 16 Months
Also JOHN Son of the above
who died September 23rd 1837
Aged 2 Years & 3 Months
Also SARAH  the beloved Wife of
THOMAS WEST
and Mother of the above Children
who died November 28th 1872
Aged 59 Years
“We all do fade as a Leaf”
Also the above
THOMAS WEST
(Pilot)
who died December 4th 1875
Aged 67 Years
[Flaked]

William West was of  16 Cottage Place, Gravesend; Alice West of 1 Peacock Street; John West of 33 Wellington Street; Sarah West of Berkley Road and Thomas West of  Wellington Street.

Principal Probate Registry Index

Thomas West , formerly of Berkley Road, Milton, late of 6 Wellington Street, Milton. Administration granted to Mary Ann Akermans of 6 Wellington Street, Widow, the Daughter and one of the executors. Value of effects under £200.

167. Headstone; Wetherelt

Sacred
to the Memory of
MARTHA
the beloved Wife of
JAMES WETHERELT
of [Farringdon Street] London
formerly of  the City of Rochester
who departed this Life
May the 29th 1846
in the 57th Year of her Age

168. Headstone; Wheeler

In Loving Memory of
MARY WHEELER
who departed this Life
October 9th 1857
Aged 86 Years
”In hope of a Glorious Resurrection”
Also CAROLINE the beloved Wife of
THOMAS BARTON
and Daughter of the above
who departed this Life
February 21st 1873
Aged 61 Years
Also the above
THOMAS BARTON
who departed this Life
March 25th 1894 Aged 90 Years
Also EMMA FOSTER
who died January 28th 1902 Aged 71 Years
Also JAMES BURROWS
Son in Law of the above
THOMAS BARTON
who died April 7th 1906 Aged 68 Years
Also his Wife
ELIZA BURROWS
who died January 2nd 1912 in her 75th Year

Mary Wheeler was from Woodhead Cottage, Clarence Row; Caroline Barton was from 5 Palm Street, Victoria Park, London and Thomas Barton from Frederick Road.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th December 1850

Mary Wheeler of Woodhead's Cottage, Clarence Row, Milton next Gravesend, Widow.

After payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs, she gives to her daughter Sarah Thwaites, Widow of Dover Street, Canterbury £20 and the passage floor cloth in her house, half a dozen of the china, best metal teapot, sofa, 2 mattresses belonging  to sofa, bed and bolster.

To her daughter Ann Crippen of the High Street, Canterbury,  wife of William Crippen, Gardener, £20 for her own use and control, a coloured quilt and chintz hanging, half dozen cane chairs and Pembroke table.

To Mrs Mary Pettit of Kingsland near London, wife of William Pettit, Labourer, £10, £5 at her death and £5 after 12 months, her gold ring, round tea table, for her own use and not subject to the control of her husband.

To her daughter Caroline Barton, wife of Thomas Barton of Woodhead's Cottage, Clarence Row, Milton, £20, her white furniture, white counter pane, 6 silver tea spoons, best chest of drawers, 6 china cups and saucers and 4 pieces belonging.

To her grand daughter Eliza Barnes of South Street, Islington, Spinster, £10, a pair of brass candle sticks, 2 flat irons, Italian iron.

Residue of furniture to be shared by her daughters, as is the residue of any money.

If there is a deficiency for paying her debts, funeral and probate costs it to be made up from the money bequeathed.

If any of her daughters die before they can inherit, their husbands will receive their bequests, if the husband is dead, then the children to benefit.

She directs her brother William Bayley or Bayly or Baillie of Southfleet, Labourer, to have £5 but if he is dead then his wife to have it.

She appoints John Francis of Russell Street, John Street, Milton, Plumber and Glazier and Thomas Barton of Woodhead's Cottage, as her executors. She gives John Francis £3 in token of her regard for him.

She signs the will with her mark X

Witnesses: William John Blew ?, M.A., St John's next Gravesend   Thomas Hughes, 92 Edwin Street, Milton.

Proved 21st December 1857

WHITTING see EVANS

169. Headstone; Wighton

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr JAMES WIGHTON
Formerly of Pimlico
who departed this Life
August 6th 1852
Aged 62 Years

James Wighton was of Ursula Cottage, Darnley Road; a James Wighton was living at 13 Queen's Row, Pimlico in 1832 (Robson's Street Directory).

170. Headstone; Wilkinson

In Memory of
THOMAS WILKINSON Esq
who died December 31st 1856
Aged 69 Years
Also CHARLES ANSTRUTHER  WILKINSON
Son of the above
who died July 28th 1861
Aged 22 Years
Both dearly beloved and deeply lamented
Also THOMAS SNAITH WILKINSON
eldest Son of the above
who died March 25th 1863
Aged 47 Years
Also MARGARET Wife of the above
THOMAS WILKINSON Esq
who died March 23rd 1872
Aged 72 Years
“Her End was Peace”
Also MARY Wife of the above
THOMAS SNAITH WILKINSON
who died September 25h 1878
Aged 54 Years
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want”

Thomas Wilkinson was of Ely Lodge, Darnley Road; Charles Anstruther Wilkinson was of 13 Florence Road, New Cross; Thomas Snaith Wilkinson was of 2 Amersham Terrace, New Cross,; Margaret was also of 2 Amersham Terrace and Mary of Devonshire Street, Portland Place, London.

Thomas Snaith Wilkinson of Amersham Terrace and the Admiralty Registry, Doctors Commons, City of London did not leave a will but administration of his estate was granted to Mary Ann Jessy, his widow, value of effects under £100. Administration was further granted in November 1896 ad December 1898.

Principal Probate Registry Index

Mary Ann Jessy Wilkinson, late of 64 Baker Street, Portman Square who died at 44 Devonshire Street, Portman Place. Administration granted to Ellen Abigail White, wife of Frederick White of Preston Place, Ryde, her sister and Edward Lukey of 4 Bench Street, Dover, Gentleman, the executors. Value of personal estate under £450.

171. Headstone; Williams

In Memory of
MARIA ANN WILLIAMS
Daughter of
ROBERT & ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
of  [             ?             ] Surrey
[who died April [  ] 1848]
[Aged 18 Years]
Also CHARLES JAMES
Son of the above
who died May [  ] 1848
Aged 10 Years
Also ROBERT WILLIAMS
Father of the above
who died at Brighton
[4th Quarter 1879]
Aged [75 Years]

Both Maria and Charles were of 33 Bath Street, Gravesend, Robert is not buried here.

172. Headstone; Williams

Sacred
to the Memory of
MARY ELLEN Daughter of
EDWIN & MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS
who died August 14th 1855 Aged 18 Months
Also EMMA
who died June 5th 1856
Aged 3 Months
Also EMILY MARY
who died June [  ] 1861 Aged 5 Months
Also JEREMIAH FINNEY
who died Feby. 11Th 1861 Aged 65 Years
Also the above
EDWIN WILLIAMS
who died Decr. 6Th 1896 Aged 68 Years
Interred at Grimsby
Also the above
MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS
who died Feby. 1St 1915 Aged 87 Years
Also ARTHUR  Son of the above
EDWIN & MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS
who died April 25th 1926 Aged 58 Years

Mary Ellen (1855) was of 17 Kempthorne Street, Gravesend, Emma and Emily Maria were of 16 Wakefield Street, Gravesend.

Principal Probate Registry Index

Jeremiah Finney, formerly of 16 Wakefield Street, late of 51 Kempthorne Street, both in Gravesend, Master Mariner. Administration granted to Daniel Finney  of 64 West Street, Gravesend, Master Mariner, the son and Frederick William Houghton of 6 Terrace Street, Milton, Livery Stable Keeper. Value of effects under £800.

173. Headstone; Wilson

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr GEORGE WILSON
who departed this Life
December [  ]1857
Aged 85 Years
CHARLOTTE BANNISTER
youngest Daughter of of L'ARGENT WILSON
who died November [  ] 1862
Aged 18 Years
Also the above
L'ARGENT WILSON
who died February 17th 1873
Aged 54 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th August 1857

George Wilson, late of East Street, Milton, Grocer, now of Clarence Street, Milton, Gentleman.

First al his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He gives £300 to his niece Caroline Sarah, daughter of his nephew L'Argent Wilson of the Victory Tavern, Clarence Street, absolutely.

The residue of his property to his nephew L'Argent Wilson absolutely.

He appoints L'Argent Wilson as his sole executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Cheesman, Solicitor, Gravesend   George McIntosh, Clerk to Mr  Chessman

Proved 21st December 1857

174. Headstone; Wootton

Sacred
to the Memory of
ANN WOOTTON
who died 11th Septemner 18[47]
Aged [50] Years
Also JAMES EDMED Esq
who died 27th December 18[51]
Aged [80] Years
Also JANE MARY EDMED his Wife
who died 26th March 1861
Aged [45] Years
Also CATHERINE REED
Sister of the above
who died [ at South ] Norwood
November the 11th 1872
Aged [77] Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th September 1850

James Edmed of Milton, Gentleman.

All of his real estate to the use of his wife Jane Mary for ever.

As to those 3 parts in Gravesend, Milton and Stone, they are subject to an annuity  of £54  12s to Elizabeth wife of John Jolley, for her lifetime.

Other parts in Milton are subject to the incumberances affecting them.

All his personal estate and effects are subject to the payment of his debts, funeral  and probate charges.

He appoints his wife his sole executor.

Witnesses: Walter Scott, Law Stationer, 2 Clarence Place, Gravesend   William Scott of the same business and address.

Proved 18th May 1852

175. Ledger on Brick Base with Railings; Warboys

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mrs SARAH WARBOYS
Widow of
JOHN WARBOYS Esq
Formerly of Kingsland Road
who departed this Life
on the 31st day of August 1854
in the 80th Year of her Age
Also JAMES WRIGHT Esq
Formerly Ordnance Store Keeper
of Waltham Abbey, Essex
who departed this Life
on the 28th day of November 1854
in the 80th Year of his Age
Also JOHN FERGUSON Esq
of Gravesend
who departed this Life
on the 20th day of January 1864
in the 80th Year of his Age
Also of
Mrs ELIZABETH FERGUSON
Widow of the above
Relict of the late Mr THOMAS MUNDAY
who deceased at Cambridge
January 21st 1873 in the
Seventy Eighth Year of her Age
Also of
Mrs SARAH DELVER BLAKE
who died 31st August 1882
Aged 84 Years
Widow of Mr WILLIAM BLAKE
of Poplar
Daughter of the above
Mrs SARAH WORBOYS

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd March 1853

Sarah Worboys, late of Kingsland, Middlesex, now of 9 Milton Place, Milton, Widow.

By virtue of her marriage settlement with her late husband John Worboys, Esq, dated 19th September 1827, copyhold houses and land at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire and leasehold land and houses at St. George's Fields, Surrey, also £200 long annuities, were settled ad assured from and after her death, upon trust, to whosoever  she indicates  by her will.

By the powers contained in the settlement, £38 per annum, part of the £200 long annuities, was sold for £730. £700 of this was laid out in the purchase of leaseholds  in King Street, Bloomsbury, Middlesesx, the residue of £30 paid the costs of the transaction. The leasehold premises were conveyed to the trustees of the settlement, upon trust, by an indenture dated about 20th December 1821.

Another part of the long annuities was sold, producing £1,120, which was laid out in the purchase of  a freehold houses in Chancery Lane, Middlesex and was convey to the settlement trustees by an indenture dated about 3rd - 4th December 1822.

The copyhold premises were sold , producing £800, part of the sum of £1,000 laid out to rebuild the freehold which had burnt down. The residue and residue of the long annuities was laid out to build houses on the leasehold premises at Kingsland Street, St Leonard's, Shoreditch.

She gives to James Gates of poplar, Builder, Samuel Lovegrove of the London Coffee House, Ludgate Hill, London, Tavern Keeper and John Ferguson  of 9 Milton Place, Milton, Pilot, the 2 freehold houses in Chancery Lane, numbers 117 and 118, upon trust, during the life of her daughter Mary Ann Grumby, wife of [              ] Grumby, trustees to raise from the rents and profits money to buy an annuitiy of £20 per annum. They also to provide an annuity of £20 for her daughter Ellen Frances, wife of Henry Worboys, she for many years assumed the name of Young. They also to provide an annuity of £20  for her  daughter Hannah Maria Green, a widow,; these annuities not to be subject to any control by husbands. She gives to her trustees £50 each.

She gives the residue of her real and personal estate and effects, after her debts funeral and probate costs are paid, to her trustees, upon trust, they are apply a sum not exceeding £100 per annum from the rents and profits, towards the maintenance and education of Sarah Ann Blake, the only child of her daughter Sarah Delver Blake, widow of William Blake, until Sarah Ann is 21 and while she remains single.

After the death of Sarah Ann Blake, if she dies in her mother's lifetime or after her marriage, if she marries in her mother's lifetime, the the income to her daughter Sarah Delver Blake................................................

If Sarah Ann should marry , then the residue of her real and personal estate, which is held upon trust by her trustees, to be used for the benefit of the daughters of Charles Hyde of Ely Place, Middlesex, Gentleman....................................

John Ferguson has for some time collected and received the rents and profits  from her real estate, to her great satisfaction. She wishes him to be employed and continue with this role, for as long as he wishes to do so...............................

She appoints her trustees as her executors.

Witnesses: George M Arnold, Solicitor, Gravesend   Alfred Tolhurst, Clerk to Messrs Hilder and Arnold.

Codicil 2nd March 1853

She has given her trustees 117 and 118 Chancery Lane, upon trust, and to provide annuities for her daughters Mary Ann Grumby, Ellen Frances Worboys and Hannah Maria Green, of £20 each. Her daughter Hannah is to have an additional annuity of £20 on top of the original £20............................

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses: As for will.

Proved 14th October 1854

There are 2 possible John Worboys who may be Sarah's husband. Both leave PCC wills, on is a Wine and Spirit Merchant of Limehouse and died in 1851. His wife was a Sarah but there is nothing in the will to confirm the relationship.

The other one died in 1847 in Dalston, a “Gentleman”, his wife was not a Sarah. 

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th September 1852

James Wright of 32 Parrock Street, Gravesend, Gentleman.

He gives his daughter Lucy Wright, Spinster, all his plate, linen, books, pictures, wines, china, glass, household goods and furniture, absolutely.

Residue of his estate and effects to his daughters Lucy and Eliza Grant, Widow, equally shared.

He appoints his son William Wright of King Street, Cheapside, Architect and Surveyor his sole executor.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Ferguson  Esther Wright

Proved 2nd January 1855

Principal Probate Registry Index

John Ferguson, 1864,  formerly of 11 Victoria Stree, Perry Street, Northfleet, late of 12 Parrock Street, Gravesend, Gentleman. Administration granted to George James Munday of Horseferry Branch Road, Ratcliffe, Middlesex, Contractor and John Ferguson of 134 Long Lane, Bermondsey, Licensed Victualler, the son. Value of personal effects under £1,000.

Elizabeth Ferguson, 1873, late of 6 Park Terrace, Cambridge, widow. Administration granted to George James Munday of Snaresbrook, Essex, Contractor, the son. Value of effects under £200.

Sarah Delver Blake, 1882, late of 66 Tyrwhitt Road, Deptford. Administration granted to John Collin, Gentleman and his wife Sarah Ann Collin, the daughter. Value of personal estate under £235  14s  3d.

William Blake late husband of Sarah Delver Blake, died in 1850. He was a Licensed Victualler of the East India Arms, 225 Poplar High Street from at least 1839 to 1850.

176. Headstone; Wright

Sacred
to the Memory of
Mr GEORGE WRIGHT
late of the Bank of England
who departed this Life
February 8th 1848
Aged 53 Years
Also PHILIP BOULT WRIGHT
Son of the above
who departed this Life
December 22nd 1845
Aged 14 Months
lies interred in Milton Churchyard
Also BETSEY Wife of the above
who died June 14th 1858
Aged 51 Years

It seems that George Wright and Philip are both buried at Milton. George does not appear the the Kent Family History Society's cemetery burial tanscripts. Betsey Wright was of 24 South Hill Road.

177. Headstone; Wright

Sacred
to the Memory of
GEORGE WRIGHT
who departed this Life
May 10th 1857
Aged 38 Years
Also WILLIAM CUTLER
who died November 11th 1870
Aged 85 Years
Also MARY WRIGHT
who died January 11th 18[71]
Aged 88 Years
Also SARAH CUTLER
who died May 31st 18[73]
Aged 84 Years
Also ANN COLYER
Daughter of the above
MARY WRIGHT
and beloved Wife of
[              ] COLYER
who died November 30th 1875
Aged 66 Years
Also EDWARD SABERY COLYER
who died December 18th 1880
in his 82nd Year

George Wright was of 9 King Street; Mary Wright of 26 Clarence …........; William Cutler of 137 Parrock Street; Sarah Cutler also of Parrock Stret; Ann Colyer of 36 Parrock Street and Edward Colyer of Parrock Street. 

Principal Probate Registry Index

Mary Wright late of 26 Clarence Street, Milton, widow. Administration granted to Ann Colyer wife of Edward Sabery Colyer of 36 Parrock Street, the daughter and John Rodney Martin of 35 Terrace Street, Milton, Baker, value of effects under £100.

Edward Sabery Colyer of 36 Parrock Street, “Gentleman”. Administration granted to Edward John Colyer of 36 Parrock Street, Carpenter, the son, value of personal estate under £200.

WRIGHT see WORBOYS

WROE see DEANE

YOUNG see DONNE

SURNAME INDEX

ALLEN see SHELDON  ANDREWS 1   ARROWSMITH 2  ASHDOWN 3  ASHLEY 4  AUSTEN 5  BALL 6  BARNASCHINA 7  BARRY 8  BARTON see WHEELER  BASS 9  BECKET 10  BELL 11  BERNCASTLE 12  BEVAN see LACEY  BIRCH 13  BLACKSTOCK see SHORTER  BLAKE see WORBOYS  BOORMAN 14  BOTHAMS 15  BOWEN 16  BRADLEY 17  BRAY 18  BRENT 19  BRIGGS 20  BRIGHTWELL 21  BRITTAINE see GARDNER  BRODIE see SAUNDERS  BROOKS 22  BROWN see EDDY  BUCK 23  BULL 24  BURROWS see WHEELER  BUTTER see CONSTANT  CARLIN 25  CHARLES see DIXON  CHRISTIE 26  COATS see PROCTOR  COLTSON 27  COLYER see WRIGHT  CONSTANT 28  COOPER 29,30,31,32  CORRIE 33  COUCH 34  COX 35  CRESSY see HAMMOND  CROFT 36  CULLERNE 37  CULMER 38  CURTIS 39  CUTLER see WRIGHT DALRYMPLE 40  DARNLEY 41  DAVIES 42  DAVIS 43  DEANE 44  DIXON 45  DONNE 46  DOUGHTY 47  EARL 48  EDDY 49  EDMED see WOOTTON  EDWARDS 50  EDWARDS see HUGHES  EGLINTINE 51  ELLIOTT 52  ELLIOTT see SAUNDERS  ENSOM see KIRKHAM  EVANS 53,54  EVANS see TONGE  EVELEY see BASS  EVERILL 55  EVES 56  FARMER 57  FERGUSON see CROFT  FERNE 58  FEVER 59 FILLINGHAM see CROFT  FINNEY see WILLIAMS FITCHETT 60  FORD 61  FOSSEY 62   FOX 63  FRASER 64  FROWDS see BALL  GAHAN 65  GALDIE see MARSH  GARDNER 66,67  GIBBS see MECHAM  GODFREY 68  GRAFF 69  GRAHAM 70  GRAY 71  GREGORY 72  GRIMES 73  GUNSTON 74  HALL 75  HALLSEY see BRIGGS  HAMMOND 76  HANCOCK 77  HANNAFORD see COUCH  HARRIS 78  HAY 79  HEARD 80  HEATH see PRYCE  HEATHORN 81  HEDGER 82  HEDLEY 83  HENDEN 84  HEYWOOD 85  HIGGINS 86  HILL 87  HIND 88 HODGE 89  HODGSON 90  HOLBEIN 91  HONEY 92  HUGHES 93  HULL 94  JENOUR 95  JOHNSON see HIGGINS  JONES 96,97  KINGHAM see HEYWOOD  KIRKHAM 98  KNOBLOCK 99  LACEY 100  LONDON 101  LORD 102   LUKES 103  MACKAY 104  MACKLEY see FOX  MANTON 105  MARSH 106  MARTIN 107,108  MEALS see FITCHETT  MEARS 109  MECHAM 110  McGUIRE see TIBSON  MILLER 111  MITCHELL 112  MONAHAN see COX  MULLENDER see STEDMAN   MUNDAY see WORBOYS   MURRAY 113  NALSON see CARLIN  NASH 114  NEEDHAM 115   NICHOLS 116  OAKES 117  O'DONNELL see PRYCE  OXLEY see BASS  PALLISTER 118  PARSLOW 119  PATTOUN 120   PHILLIPS  121  PIPLER 122  PITT see THOMAS  PITTOCK see BRIGHTWELL  PORTER 123  OWELL see MECHAM  PRICE 124  PRITCHARD 125  PROCTOR 126  PRYCE 127  RACKSTRAW 128,129,130  RAIKES 131  RANDALL 132  RAPER 133  READ 134  REED see WOOTTON  REEVES 135  REES 136  ROLFE 137  RUDDUCK 138  SAUNDERS 139  SCHOFIELD 140  SCOTT 141  SHELDON 142  SHORTER 143  SILVESTER 144  SMITH 145  SPALDING 146  SPIERS 147  STANLEY 148  STEDMAN 149  STEEL see FOSSEY  STEWARD 150  STIFF 151  STOTT 152  SWEETMAN 153  TAYLER 154  THOMAS 155,156  TIBSON 157  TICKNER 158  TISDELL see GODFREY  TOLHURST 159  TONGE 160  TOPPING see BRAY  TRAIES 161  TRANSOM 162  TURNER see HEYWOOD  VUATIN 163  WALKER see CORRIE  WARNER 164  WATERS 165  WATSON see DUNCOMBE  WEST 166 WETHERELT 167  WHEELER 168  WHITING see EVANS  WIGHTON 169  WILKINSIN 170  WILLIAMS 171,172  WIKSON 173  WOOTTON 174  WORBOYS 175  WRIGHT 176,177  WRIGHT see WORBOYS  WROE see DEANE  YOUNG see DONNE