~ ST. PETER'S CEMETERY ~
CANTERBURY
l1833 - Rev. John Pechey Francis, party to sale of glebe for enlarging burial ground of St. Peter's Canterbury
St. Peter's Parish Churchyard
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Unfortunately many of the stones are extremely worn in the graveyard and have become unreadable
Sacred
to the memory of
ANN COX
wife of George Cox
of this parish
who died 3rd July 1842
Aged 61 years
Also of the above
GEORGE COX
born 27th Jany 1783
died 2nd Octr 1863
A view of the graveyard looking towards St. Peter's Lane where you can see the side of The Cricketers
Sacred to the Memory of
departed worth
BENEATH THIS STONE
is deposited the remains of
MRS. CATHERINE CHARLOTTE
wife of Joseph Tokely Esqre
of His Majesty's Navy,*
she died October 16th 1810
AGED 46 YEARS
Felicem Resurrectionem sperans
Also MARY-ANN, wife of
JOHN VILLIERS JACOB Esqure
of this City; and sister to
CATHERINE CHARLOTTE TOKELY
she departed this life February 4th 1814
AGED 37 YEARS
Also of the above-named
JOSEPH TOKELY ESQRE+
who died February 1st 1821
AGED 57 YEARS
Also of the above-named
JOHN VILLIERS JACOB ESQRE
AGED 77 YEARS
Footstone
CCT 1810
MAJ 1814
JT 1821
JVJ 1842
*in the register "a Lieut. in the Royal Navy"
+ Of Sturry
Sacred to the Memory of
MR. WILLIAM BETTS
of this parish, miller
who departed this life
11th January 1827, aged 50 Years
Also of
Abigail, relict of the above
who departed this life
21st December 1839, aged 51 Years
Left Surviving
Two sons and two daughters, viz;
William-James, BENJAMIN GEORGE,
MARY-ANN AND ELIZA.
BENEATH THIS STONE THEIR ASHES REST,
WHOSE MEMORY FILLS MY ACHING BREAST,
THEY SLEEP UNCONSCIOUS OF THE TEAR
WHICH TELLS MY TALE OF SORROW HERE.
This stone is erected by
their daughter Mary Ann as a
Tribute of her Affection
Two footstones:
W.B.
1827
and
A.B.
1839
Footstone
W. B.
1827
"William BETTS"
Beneath
are
deposited the mortal remains of
EMMA SPRAKELING
the beloved daughter of
Robert John Sprakeling
and Mary his wife
of this parish
who died
on the 11th day of August 1843
in teh 12th year of her age.
Dear child of our bosom, affection, delight
To thy SAVIOUR'S fond arms has thy soul wing'd its flight
For a time we are parted - yet from grief will refrain
Assured in the truth that our loss is thy gain,
Gently sleep on thy pillow, no more pains to endure
To GOD we resign thee whose mercies are sure.
He gave thee, he took thee, and he will receive thee
Into realms everlasting, celestial, and pure.
On a stone in the wall at the North East corner of the Churchyard
W.F.
1827
__
Unreadable stones
Here lieth interred the Bodies of
Edward Riquebourg & Judith
his Wife He died Dec ye 17 1737
Aged 55 Years
She died Octr ye 3rd 1741
Aged 34 years
Also Jane Mother of the abovesaid
Edward Riquebourg who died
Aprl ye 17th 1754 Aged 87 Years
*death of a Mr. Riquebourgh a brother of St. John's Hospital in 1815
*birth of a Jaques De Ricquebourg c. 1600 French Church Canterbury
Christening of an Edward Riquebourgh Oct 1, 1669 at Saint Peter's Canterbury, parents Nathaniell and Elizabeth Riquebourgh
Christening of an Edward Ricquebourg July 16, 1797 at Saint Peter, Canterbury, parents Edward and Mary Ricquebourg
Christening of Elisabeth Mary Ricqueboor October 16, 1768 at Saint Peter, Canterbury, parents Lepar and Susanna Ricqueboor
An Altar Tomb
Footstone
J.A. 1773
----
"Here lieth interred the Body of
Mr. JOHN ADAMS Hoyman
He departed this life May 13
1773 Aged 58 Years And has
left Issue two Sons and Two Daughters.
Footstone: J.A. 1773O
Sacred
To the Memory of
MARY ELIZABETH
the beloved wife of Mr. John Halsey
who died 17th June 1839
aged 71 years
Also of Mr. John Halsey
who departed this life 11th of October
1839 aged 74 years
left surviving 5 sons and 4 daughters
Footstone
M.E.H.
1839
J.H.
1839
*freemen - Thomas Sackett HALSEY, cordwainer 1785
freemen John HALSEY, the younger, cordwainer 1788
Footstone
I.C.M.
1835
S.M. 1843
The headstone read:
Beneath
are deposited the mortal remains
of
JOHN COLLENS MARSH
of the
King's Arms Inn, in this parish
Where he died much respected
on the 11th of April 1835 in the
33rd year of his age
leaving Susannah, his widow
and two sons: John Russell
and William George
Also of
SUSANNAH
relict of the above
who died 16th November 1843
aged 50 Years.
Unknown
Footstone
J.G. 1830
M. P. 1827
*the memorial read
In this Grave
are deposited the remains of
JUDITH J. GREENALL
Died May 8th 1830 aged 80
Widow of the late Revd Thos. Greenall
Vicar of Bethersden, in this County
Also the remains of
MARIA PHILLIPS
Died May 19th 1827. Aged 47.
Widow of the late James Phillips
Depy Assist. Commissary Genl
who died at Quebec Nov 25th 1827
Aged 37 Years.
*31 May 1814 James Phillips, Canada noted in the Army List under Deputy Assistant Commissary General along with John Ashworth
*Thomas Greenall, 1807. Mr. Geenall came to Bethersden by an arrangement with his son-in-law. "1814, July 25. The Rev. Thomas Greenall, Vicar of this Parish, buried." "1814, Sepr 8, Sophia Greenall, aged 37" A tablet on the chancel wall is thus inscribed: "Sacred to the memory of Thomas Greenall, late Vicar of this Parish, who died July 20th 1814, aged 71 years. He was born at Hucking Hall, Middleton, Westmorland, and was many years Mast of the Grammar School at Cranbook. Also Sophia Greenall, daughter of the above, who died Sept 4 1814, aged 37 years." There is also a stone to their memory in the churchyard, erected by Miss Greenall of Cranbrook in 1860.
Obit Feb. 1859 At Cranbrook, Eliza eldest surviving daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Greenall, formerly Master of the Grammar School, Cranbrook, and Vicar of Bethersden.
M.[?]
1796
Most of the stone has now flaked away on the front, there is very little left of the writing
In Memory of
JOHN SHRUBSOLE
died 19 July 1783:
aged 73
Also of Mrs. ANN BEST
who departed this life
19th February 1804
Aged 92 Years.
*burial July 22, 1783 John Shrubsole aged 73
Some of the Memorials that were readable in the graveyard in the late 1800's
An Altar Tomb
In hopes of a Joyfull Resurrection
Here lieth the Body of ESTHER
Wife of ye Revd PAUL FOURESTIER
Minister of the Walloon Church
in this City, and Daughr of Peter
and Anne LeGrand of Canterbury
who are also interred in this
Church Yard. She hath had Issue
three Children Peter, Paul & Esther
Peter died Feby 28 1719 and is buried
near this place Paul and Esther are
still living. She was born ye 6th of
Decr 1685 & departed this life ye
21st Febry 1738 Aged 53 years.
[Latin writing]
On the Western Face of this Altar Tomb
JACOB AGACE
Married the Daughter
of the Revd PAUL FOURESTIER
died 18th February 1782
Aged 62 Years.
Esther relict of the above
and Daughter of the Rev. PAUL
and ESTHER FORESTIER
Also
------
------
Blest fruits thereof.
*Mrs. Esther Agace, widow, aged 80, buried in the Family Vault, Dec. 1st, 1803, from Clapton, in Middlesex (Register)
An Altar Tomb
Beneath are the Remains of
WILLIAM JEUDVIN of this Parish
died Feb: 3 1764 Aged 73 Years
Also Mary his wife....
died June 6 .....
Also Pett.....
Father....
of the said.......
Here lieth ye Body of
RICHARD SIMPSON who
dept this Life ye 30th of
Ivly 1684 And Mary His
Wife who dept ye 18th of
March 1685
Here lieth the body of
ELIZABETH
Widow of James Homersham
late of the parish of
Holy Cross Westgate, Carpenter
She died on the
1st day of December 1825
Aged 71 Years
*Marriage of James Homersham and Elizabeth Southee, St. Peters, Canterbury
*was a burial of a James Homersham Aug. 21, 1774 at St. Dunstans
Here lieth the Body of
JOHN CASTLE
Late of St. Dunstan's
Near this City
who departed this life
Novr. 22, 1767
age 35
In Hopes of Joyfull Resurrection
Here Rests the Body of
Mr. Samuel Loubert who died
on the 23d Day of November 1740
In the 64th Year of his Age.
Also in the same Grave
Rests the Body of Ann his Wife
One of the Daughters of
Mr. Peter Le Grand
who died on the 8th Day of July
1762 in the 84th Year of her Age.
Here Rests the Body of
PETER LOUBERT, Esq.
an eminent Attorney of this City
who departed this Life
September 12th 1792 aged 75 Years
*September 4 at Canterbury, Mr. Peter Loubert, attorney at Law (Gentlemen's Magazine)
Here lieth the Body of
Elizabeth Wife of Samuel Phene
And Daughter of John and Rachel
Reynolds of Adisham she died Augst
the 8th 1762, Aged 25 Years
How lov'd, how valu'd once avails thee not;
To whom related, or by whom begot
A heap of Dust alone remains of Thee!
This all Thou art! and all the Proud shall be
Also Here lieth the Body of the
abovesaid Samuel Phene he died
May the 24th 1764 Aged 44 Years
*(in the register) 1762 Aug 11 Mary, wife of Samuel Phene
Marriage 1760 at St. Peter's church, Canterbury...July 14, 1760, Samuel Phene and Elisabeth Reynolds by license
*rate payers of 1749..."Among other names on the list of ratepayers for this year, I find the following: ... Samuel Phene. Many of these names have disappeared not only from the parish of Holy Cross, but from the City of Canterbury itself; but before they departed they underwent some strange transformations.
The name of Phene occurs in F.W. Cross's "History of the Huguenot Church at Canterbury," Huguenot Society Publications (vol. xv), 1898.
Here lieth ye Body of
John Halbet he died
July the 27th 1750
Aged 5 Months
*Edward Hasted (c 1800)...The names of the present officers of the Weavers Company are, John Callaway, master; Thomas De Lasaux and Samuel Lepine, wardens; Peter Delasaux, John Halbet, James Delasaux, and Peter Gambier, assistants.
Death of a John Halbet 1793 at Canterbury in his 90th year...of the Walloon Congregation of this city
Burials, St. Peter's, May 9th, 1766, Mary, wife of John Halbet
Burials, St. Peters May 10th, 1750, John son of John & Mary Halbet
Burials, St. Peters Feb 27, 1754, William Augustus (A.T. Augusta) son of John Halbet
Burials St. Peters 1777, Dec 28th. John Halbet. Aged 12 Years.
Footstone
E.B.
1772
*This is probably the footstone belonging to the grave of Edward Bullock. It appears to have been removed when the path round the East end of the Church was made
Here lieth ye Body of Mrs.
Jane Fourestier* who Died
July ye 3d 1750 Aged 79
Here lieth ye Body of
John Moate Senior late
of ye Parish of St. George
who departed this life
August ye 29th 1711. Aged
50 Years.
Also Willm his Younger Son
died May ye 26: 1713
Aged 16 Years
Sacred to the Memory of
JOHN CHANDLER
who died Feby. 1st 1819
aged 47 Years
Also of
Sallester
Relict of the above who died
June 21st 1828 Aged 48 Years
Footstone
J.C. 1819
S.C. 1828
Here lieth ye Body of
Eliz. Clarke she died
March ye 2 1754 Aged
40 Years
Here lieth ye Body
of Mary Wife of
Robert Nye who left Issue
1 Son and 3 Daughters
VIZ: Robert Ann Mary(?)
Frances She died August
ye 16 1751 Aged 48 Years
Here lieth the Body of
WILLIAM HOCKLESS*
Who died Sepr. 10th 1759
Aged 57 Years
All you that pass this way along
Pray see how sudden I was gone
God did to me no warning give
Wherefore take care how you do live
* In the register; 1759, Sept. 13 Wm. Hogsflesh
Sacred
To the Memory of
SOLOMON THORN
who died 6th of March 1840
aged 45 Years
Left Surviving Elizabeth
His wife and three Children
William Mary and Charles
To lament their loss.
Footstone
S.T.
1840
Here lieth the Body of
Eliz: Hancock Relict of Thos:
Saul Hancock late Rector of
Wormshill & Holligbourne
in this County She departed this
Life Novr 29 1760 in ye 66th Year
of her Age She had Issue 17
Children 4 only surviving her VIZ:
3 sons, Tysoe, Saul Colebron
William & one duaghr. Olivia
Sacred
TO THE MEMORY
of SARAH PERCIVAL
who departed this Life
on the 22nd June 1828
Aged 43 Years
[illegible inscription 6 - 8 lines]
In Memory of
MRS. MARGARET PRINCE
who departed this life
July 21st 1831,
aged 91 Years
footstone
M.P.
1831
Sacred
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES PRETT of this Parish
who departed this life Septr. 29th 1847
aged 60 years.
Blessed are they and only they
Who in their Saviour Lie
Their bodies wait redemption's day
And sleep in peace where e'r they lie
Footstone
J. P. 1847
Here Lieth
the Body of Edward BULLOCK
Late of this Parish who died Decr
18th 1772 aged 66 Years
*register says 1771
An Altar Tomb Close to the South Wall of the Church
Beneath this Marble Rests ye Remains of
Mr. JOHN BYNG Late of this Parish, who was
for 15 Years Alderman of this City and Twice
Servd ye Office of Mayor, which Office He
Executed with ye Greatest Honour and Uprightness.
He died ye 29th of September 1772 aged 66 Years.
He left Issue by Mary his first wife 3 Sons
William, John & Thomas
He was a Just MAGRISTRATE, a Kind and Indulgent
Husband, a Tender Parent, and died much
Regretted by all his Aquaintance.
Here also Rests the Remains of ELIZABETH
first wife of the above John Byng she died
the 16th of November 1742 aged 31 Years
Also rests ye remains of ANN, Daughter of
the above John Byng by Mary his second
Wife, who died Janu 24 1750 aged 5 Years
7 months
Likewise EDWARD Son of ye above John Byng
by Mary his second wife who died an Infant.
Also beneath this marble Rests the
Remains of MARY second wife of the
above Alderman Byng who departed
this life November 23d 1773 aged 67 years
ELIZABETH daughter of John and Ann Byng
was Born 28 October and died
28 December 1774
Also Ann Daughter of John and Ann Byng
She died Decr. ye 29 1776 aged 3 months
And also the said JOHN BYNG son of
the before named John and Elizabeth
Byng departed this Life the 4th January
1794 aged 55 Years
Also of ANN wife of ye above John Byng
who died Jany 22 1805 Aged 63 Years.
St. Peter's Church Front Pathway
In Memory of
Mr. WILLIAM LEPINE
who died 16th of March 1837
aged 71 years.
Also of JANE wife of
the above who died
23rd of January 1837,
aged 72 Years,
left surviving four Sons
and one Daughter viz,
William, Henry, Nancy,
Daniel and Charles.
Footstone:
W.L
1837
J.L.
1837
To the Memory of
Mr. John WILTSHIER
late of the parish of St. Dunstans
Wheelwright who departed this life
April 8th 1785 aged 77 Years
Also of Mary Wife of the above
John Wiltshier she Departed this life
Nov. 26; 1772* aged 61 Years
Also of Elizabeth Second wife
of the above she died May 10; 1793
aged 71 Years
Also of John Son of William & Eliz: Wiltshier
He died Oct 22d 1799 aged 14 months
Two Footstones:
J.W. 1785
----
MW 1172
JW 1799
"
St. Peter's Side Entrance
W.W.
*possibly the footstone for William Wilton
his stone read
Beneath
Lieth the remains of
WILLIAM WILTON
Who died in this parish
August XXI MDCCCXXX
aged LIII years
He was the last surviving Son of (?)
Samuel Wilton formerly
of Tooting Surrey
Footstone: W. W. 1836
Sacred
TO THE MEMORY OF
DANIEL RATCLIFF
who departed this life 28th Novr
1843 aged 58 years
Also of MARY Wife of the above
who died 25th March 1845
aged 53 years
Also STEPHEN Son of the above
died 6th November 188[?]
aged 21 years
ALICE Daughter of the above
died 10th March 1837 aged 14 years
Left surviving 1 Son and 1 Daughter
Viz John James and Rebecca
who erected this stone to their memory
*the footstones are not there
Footstones: S.R. 1838 D.R. 1843
A.R. 1837 M.R. 1845
*William MASTERS - much of the actual stone front is flaked away and unreadable
In a vault beneath
repose the ashes of
WILLIAM MASTERS
an old and respected inhabitant of
this parish died 27 September 1834
Also of Phoebe his wife
died 15 August 1846, aged 78
Also of William - Arthur Masters
died 20 May 1847, aged 28
Also of Mary Ann their only daughter
wife of Thomas Wilkinson of this city
Solicitor died 26 August 1850 aged 46.
Foot of Vault: W.M. 1834
There is some writing still visible on the stone, but unfortunately I cannot read it
... OF VAULT (?)
nothing else readable
St. Peter's Canterbury - In the following a bargain was struck between the deceased and posterity, upon certain conditions, from which the latter has not yet departed.
Touch not the grave, my bones, nor yet the dust;
But let this stone which stands be rotten first!
August 1794