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Monumental Inscriptions from the following graveyards -
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Welcome to this page of our Ward family Website.
Here I have listed the 117 Headstone Inscriptions that I have transcribed, from the graveyard of Park Independent/Congregational Church at Shuttleworth, near Bury in Lancashire.
There were just a couple that I could not read, due to the headstones having fallen over.
I do hope that you find this page useful, and also that it helps you with your family research.
Headstone Inscriptions – Park Independent/Congregational Church, Shuttleworth.
Built 1798 & Rebuilt in 1866
In the 19th century the
In 1972 the Congregational church joined with the English Presbyterian
church
to become the United Reformed Church.
In Loving Memory Of
John Ashton, of Shuttleworth
Died June 17th 1934, Aged 75 Years
Also Alice Caroline, His Wife
Died August 1st 1936, Aged 76 Years
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In Loving Memory
Peter Ashton of Shuttleworth
Who Died September ?? 18??
Aged ?? Years
Also Betty His Beloved Wife
Who Died November ?? ????
Aged 79 Years
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In Loving Memory Of
John Thomas Bailey
Died Feb 13th 1925
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In Memory Of
Mary Alice Bailey
Died 5th Dec 1957
Aged 68
At Rest
Also Of
Arthur Bailey
Died 1st June 1960
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Benjamin Beech
Who Died January 13th 1924
Aged ?? Years
“Ever In Our Thoughts”
Also Jane, The Beloved Wife Of
Benjamin Beech
Who Died November 30th 19—
Aged 56 Years
“Peace Perfect Peace”
Also Mary Ann, The Beloved Wife Of
Benjamin Beech
Who Died August 26th 1940, Aged 73 Years
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In Loving Memory
James The Beloved Husband Of
Mary Beswick, of Park,
Who Died August 30th 1921
In Her 76th Year.
Also The Above Mary Beswick
Who Died Feb 13th 1930
In Her 81st Year
Re-United
Also Joseph Henry, Their Son
Who Died March 16th 1877,
In His 7th Year
Also William, Their Son
Who Died July 21st 1889
Aged 6 Months.
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In Loving Memory Of
Mary Jane, The Beloved Wife Of
Harry Beswick, of Shuttleworth
Who Died March 8th 1?22
In Her 30th Year
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In Loving Memory Of
A Dear Husband And Father
William Booth
Who Fell Asleep February 7th 1953
Aged 41 Years
Also His Wife Elizabeth
Died February 15th 198
Aged 83 Years
Also Phyllis Heys
Died February 8th 1991
Aged 76 Years
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In Loving Memory Of
George Bowdell
Who Died Sept 25th 191?
Aged 71 Years
Also Frances His Wife
Who Died Feb ?? 1906
Aged 64 Years
Also William George Their Son
Who Died April 3rd 1919
Aged 53 Years
Also Annie Laura
Their daughter
Who Died January 12th 1924
Aged 63 Years
At Rest
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In Loving Memory Of
Alfred Ernest Brierley
Who Died April 26th 1930 Aged 53 Years
Also Margaret
The Beloved Wife Of The Above
Who Died March 13th 1938 Aged 57 Years
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William Buckley
Of Crawshawbooth
Who Died November ?1st 1878
In The ?6th Year Of His Age
Also Of Margaret
The Beloved Wife Of
William Buckley
Who Died December ?? 1881
In The 65th Year Of Her Age
“Her End Was Peace”
Also Of John Hamer
Son-In-Law Of Above
Who Died August ??
The rest was unreadable
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In Loving Memory Of
Edward Burgess
Died Jan 21st 1944
In His 84th Year
Also Of
Sarah Ann
The Beloved Wife Of
Edward Burgess
Of Ramsbottom
Who Died Feb 18th 1940
In Her 78th Year
“In Peace She Sleeps”
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John
The Beloved Husband of
Martha Jane Buskey
Of Walshaw Road Bury
Whop Passed Away July 26th 1915
In His 48th Year
Also Martha Jane His Beloved Wife
Who Passed Away August?? 1955
Aged 77 Years
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Alice, Beloved Daughter Of
John & Alice Butterworth
Of Peel Brow Ramsbottom
Who Entered The Higher Life
29th January 1917.
Also Of Ann, The Dear & Devoted Wife Of
Henry Hargreaves, & Elder Daughter Of
John & Alice Butterworth.
Who Fell Asleep, Feb 10th 1925.
Asleep In Jesus, Blessed Sleep.
From Which One Never Wakes To Weep.
In God’s keeping
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Treasured Memories Of
Frank Butterworth
A Dear Husband And Father
Who Died May 12th 1955
Aged 64 Years
Annie Butterworth
A Dear Wife And Mother
Who Died Dec 9th 1975
Aged 82 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Maria Jane, Wife Of James T. Charnley
Of Peel Brow
Who Died August 24th 1929, Aged 53 Years
“Thy Will Be Done”
Louisa Daughter Of John And Annie Comstive, Who Died September 2nd 1858
Aged 10 Months Also Thomas Comstive
Their Son Who Died March 1st 1860 Aged 5 Years And 4 Months.
Also Thomas Henry Their Son Who
Died January 8th 1870 Aged 1 Year And 5 Months
Also Mary Ellen Their Daughter
Who Died December 23rd 1870
Aged 18 Years. Also John Andrew
Their Son Who Died December 29th 1870
Aged 5 Months.
In Loving Memory Of
Esther The Beloved Wife Of
Richard Crawshaw
Of Nelson
Who Died March 15th 1809
In Her 56th Year
“In Peace She Sleeps”
Also Of The Above Richard Crawshaw
Who Died April 10th 1902. In His 57th Year
And Was Interred At Nelson Cemetery
“Gone From Our Home, But Not From Our Hearts”
Also Mary Alice, The Beloved Wife Of The Above
Who Died March 21st 1902, In Her 29th Year
“At Rest”
In Loving Memory Of
William Crook
Died Aug 5th 1947, Aged 71 Years
Also Eliza His Beloved Wife
Died Nov 22nd 1940, Aged 65 Years
Also Monica Their Daughter-In-Law
And Beloved Wife Of William Crook
Died Sept 28th 1924 Aged 24 Years.
In Loving Memory Of
Jean
The Dearly Loved Daughter Of
William J And Elsie Darrock
Who Died March 22nd 1936
Aged 8 Years
In Jesu’s Keeping
Also A Dear Husband And Father
William James Darrock
Who Died August 7th 1960
Aged 56 Years
Peace After Suffering
Also Elsie
A Loving Wife And Mother
Who Died Dec 18th 1985
Aged 85 Years
Re-United
In Loving Memory Of
Annie Davenport
Who Died April 20th 1953
Aged 85 Years
Also Her Beloved Husband
Fred
Who Died April 3rd 1954
Aged 83 Years
Much Loved Parents Of
Elsie Darrock And Lily Cheetham
Also Their Grand’Daughter
Lilian Cheetham
Who Died October 3rd 2001
Aged 84 Years
Reunited
In Loving Memory Of
Margaret Dewhurst
Also her Daughters
Alice Ann And Jane DewhurstAt Rest
In Loving Memory Of
John Eastham
Of Underwood
Who Died April 26th 1925
In His 68th Year
Also Of Hannah
Beloved Wife Of The Above
Who Died April 21st 1927
In Her 74th Year.
In Loving Memory Of
Handel Ellis
Died 5th April 19?7
In His 85th Year
Also Sarah Anne His Wife
Died 30th July 1960
In Her 80th Year
In Loving Memory Of
James Fecitt
Of Stubbins
Who Died January 10th 1907
In His 33rd Year
Also Of James Walsh
Who Died Jan 28th 1949
In His 74th Year
“At Rest”
Also Of Eliza His beloved Wife
Who Died Dec 24th 1949
In Her 73rd Year
Also Of Fred The Dearly Loved Son Of
James & Eliza Walsh
Who Died April 18th 1922
Aged 1 Year & 8 Months.
In Loving memory Of
James W Fisher
Who Died Dec 28th 1973
In His 90th Year
Also May beloved Wife Of
James W Fisher
Who Died April 6th 19?4
Also Annie Their beloved
Daughter Who Died Dec ?? 1909
In Her 3rd Year
Also Jean Their Granddaughter
Also Gladys Their Daughter
Who Died In Infancy
“At Rest”
In Loving Memory Of
Edmund Foster
Also Marion His beloved Wife
In Loving Memory Of
James Foster
Of Peel Brow Ramsbottom
Born Feb 21st 1859
Died May 23rd 1921
Also Elizabeth His Beloved Wife
Born June 13th 1860
Died April 5th 1936
Also Mary Alice
Their daughter
Born Dec 18th 1885
Died Oct 17th 1940
In Loving Memory Of
James Foster
of Peel Brow
Who Died May 13th 192?
In His 74th Year
Also Rachel His Beloved Wife
Who Died Jan 18th 1927
In Her 81st Year
Reunited
In Loving Memory Of
Robert Gordon
1913 – 1997
Sleep In Peace
William Greenall Norah Greenall
Died 21-10-1962 Died 7-4-1986
Aged 56 Years Aged 80 Years
Edward Greenall Elsie Scotson
Husband of Irene Wife Of Fred
Son of The Above Everloving Mum
13-9-1931. 10-7-1992. & Nana
Dearly Loved 20-9-1928
Dad & Grandpa 25-11-1992
In Loving Memory Of
Ephrain Greenhalgh
Unreadable
In Loving Memory Of
James Greenhalgh
Died Feb 16th 190? In His 61st Year
Also of Elizabeth His beloved Wife
Died March 8th 1938 In Her 85th Year
Also of Alice Horrocks Their Daughter
Died Oct 21st 1937 In Her 62nd Year
Also Of John Horrocks Husband Of The Above
Died May 1st 1940 In His 67th Year
In Loving Memory Of
William Greenhalgh
Of Whalley Road Shuttleworth
Who Died July 12th 1928 In His 69th Year
Also Mary Eliza His Beloved Wife
Who Died Jan 12th 1937 In Her 77th Year
“At Rest”
In Loving Memory Of
John Hall
Who Died April 26th 1837
Aged 78 Years
“Life’s Work Well Done”
Also of Alice The Beloved Wife Of
John Hall
Who Died May 4th 1832
Aged 73 Years
Also Annie Beloved
Daughter of John And Alice Hall
Of Peel Brow Ramsbottom
Who Died April 9th 1892 Aged 7 Years
Rest Unreadable
Treasured Memories Of
Rodney
The Very Dearly Loved Son Of
Jack & Marjorie Hamer
In Loving Memory Of
My Dear Mother
Mary Hanson
Of Shepherds Row
Holcombe Road Helmshore
Who Passed Away Oct 10th 1912
Aged 51 Years
Also Albert Her Son
Who Passed Away Feb 5th 1901
Aged 11 Years
Also Charles Hanson
Who Passed Away Feb 3rd 1961
Aged 73 Years
Also Hilda Wife Of
Charles Hanson
Who Passed Away Sep 30th 1954
Aged 68 Years
Also Albert Their Son
In Loving Memory Of
Arthur
Dearly Loved Husband Of
Martha Ellen Haslam
Who Died Jan 21st 1949 Aged 76 Years
Also The Above Martha Ellen Haslam
Who Died Feb 18th 19?6 Aged 91 Years
Also Mary Alice Their Dearly Loved Daughter
Who Died May 31st 1901 Aged 5 Years
Also Mary Their dearly Loved Daughter
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Edmund Hill
Of Peel Brow Ramsbottom
Who departed This Life
Nov 5th 1911 In His 64th Year
Also Of Rachel His Wife
Who Departed This Life
??? 18th 1921
In Loving Memory Of
Ernest
Son of Edmund & Rachel Hill
Of Fletcher Bank Walmersley
Who Died Feb 21st 1889
In Infancy
Also of James Their Son
Who Died Nov 15th 1905
In His 17th Year
Also Fred Their son
Born April 30th 1887
Died December 9th 1950
Also Oswald Their son
Born July 14th 1891
Died August 22nd 1952
In Loving Memory Of
John Hill
Of Whalley Road Shuttleworth
Who Died January 15th 1914
Aged ?3 Years
Also Of Sarah Emma
Wife of The Above
Who Died Dec 1922
Also Betty daughter Of
John & Sarah Emma Hill
Of Fletcher Bank Walmersley
Who Died July 15th 1885
Aged 1? Months
Also of Edmund Their Son
Who Died January 16th 1888
Aged 1 Year & 8 Months
John Hinchcliffe
Aged 61 Years
Also Ann Jane
Beloved Wife Of The Above
Who Died May 9th 1914
Aged 54 Years
Also Joseph Their Son
Beloved Husband Of
Miriam Hinchcliffe
Who Died Jan 3rd 1946
Aged 60 Years
“At Rest”
Also The Above Miriam Hinchcliffe
Who Died May 2nd ????
Aged 77 Years
“Blessed Are The Dead Which Die In The Lord”
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Joseph Pickup Hitchon
Of Cob-House Nabb
Who Died December 22nd 1871 In The 69th Year Of His Age
Also Of Mary Jane
The Daughter Of Joseph & Ann Hitchon
Who Died April 30th 1878 Aged 24 Years
Also Of Ann Widow Of The Above
Joseph Pickup Hitchon
Who Died December 2nd 1886
At Edengrove Edenfield
In The 76th Year Of Her Age
Thy Will Be Done
Loving Memory
Jane Holland
Who Died January 16th 1906
In Her 55th Year
Thy Will Be Done
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Betsy
Wife of Richard Hopkinson
Of Walmersley Who Died July 6th 1873
Aged 53 Years
Also of Alice Their Daughter
Who Died October 23rd 1864
In Her 8th Year
Also of Martha Their Daughter
Who Died October 31st 1864
In Her 4th Year
Also of The Above Named
Richard Hopkinson
Who Died April 1st 1897
Aged 76 Years
Also of Esther His Second Wife
Who Died February 4th 1903
In Her 76th Year
Also of Benjamin Kay
Who Died July 20th 1904
Aged 62 Years
In Loving Memory Of
George Horrocks
Of Ramsbottom and Shuttleworth
Who Died April ?? 1917
Also Mary His Beloved Wife
Who Died Feb 2nd 1946
Also James Their Son
Who Died June 23rd 1967
In His 80th Year
In Loving Memory Of
Gideon Houghton
Died July 13th 1941 Aged 70 Years
Also Sarah His Beloved Wife
Died Dec 23rd 1945 Aged 74 Years
Also John Caton
Died Aug 20th 1948 Aged 74 Years
Also Mary Ann His Beloved Wife
Died Oct 22nd 1948
In Loving Memory Of
Mary Jane (Polly)
The Dearly Loved Wife Of
Fred Howarth of Peel Brow
Died Oct 31st 1937
In Her 83rd Year
Also Of The Above
Fred Howarth
Died Aug 25th 1943
In His 69th Year
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Jane
Wife of Edwin Howarth
Of Mount Pleasant
Who Died August 25th 1872
Aged 43 Years
Also Of
Eliza Their Daughter
Who Died January 14th 1871
Aged 8 Years
Also Of John Howarth
Who Departed This Life
June 29th 1884, Aged 29 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Joseph Hill Howarth
Who Died at Southport
February 23rd 1922
Aged 8? Years
Also of Mary Ann
Bel;oved Wife Of
Joseph Hill Howarth
Who Died Nov 3rd 1860
Aged 25 Years
Also of Walter
Who Died Dec 31st 1863
Aged 6 Months
Also of Fred
Who Died Aug 15th 1878
Aged 7 Weeks
“Of Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven”
Also of Sarah Ann His Second
Wife And Mother Of Walter & Fred
Who Died Oct 10th 1885
Aged ?? Years
Also of Mary Ann His Third Wife
Who Was Interred At Southport
In Loving Memory Of
Mary
The Beloved Wife Of
William Kay
Late of Gollinrod Farm Walmersley
Who Died May 30th 1895
Aged 74 Years
“Though Lost To Sight To Memory Ever Dear”
Also Of The Above William Kay
Who Died November 20th 1898
In His 80th Year
“The Finger Of God Touched Him
He Slept”
Also Emma Alice
And Sarah Alice
Their Daughters
Who Died In Infancy
Also Samuel Their Son
Who Died march 28th 1903
Aged 55 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Bennett Kay, of Shuttleworth
Who Died April 16th 1927, Aged 72 Years
Also of Martha Wife of The Above
Who Died Jan 5th 1915 Aged 62 Years
Also of William Their Son
Who Died March 23rd 1908 Aged 27 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Edward Kenyon
Died Jan 29th 1943 Aged 81 Years
Also of Betty The Beloved Wife Of
Edward kenyon
Died Nov 30th 1933 Aged 71 Years
“At Rest”
In Loving Memory Of
John Kenyon
Of Peel Brow
Who Died March 13th 1917
Aged 70 Years
Also Mary Ann his Wife
Who Died June 4th 1919
Aged 70 Years
Also George Their Son
& Beloved Husband Of
Lily Kenyon
Who Died May 9th 1918
Aged 35 Years
In Loving Memory Of
John Kenyon
Of Shipperbottom
Who Died January ?? 1887
In His 71st Year
Also of Peggy His
Beloved Wife Who Died
March 16th 1896 Aged 78 Years
Also of William Their Son
Who Died December ?? 189?
In His 46th Year Also Of
Henry Their Son
Who Died December 13th 1897
Aged 57 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Tom Kenyon
Of Manchester
Who Entered Into His
Eternal Rest June 3rd 1910 Aged 28 Years
“He Is Not Here, But Is Risen”
LukeXXIV:6
In Loving Memory Of
John King
Of Burton On Trent
Also Elizabeth Alice
His Beloved Wife
In Loving Memory Of
Joseph Lees
Of Walmersley Road Bury
Who Died Nov 16th 1898
In His 65th Year
“Sadly Missed”
Also of Betty His Wife
Who Died April 8th 1899
In Her 66th Year
“At Rest”
Also James Son Of The Above
And Beloved Husband Of
Martha Lees
Who Died Dec 2nd 1942
Aged 71 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Alice
The Dearly Loved Daughter Of
Edward & Sarah Ann Burgess
& Grand-Daughter Of
Joseph & Betty Lees
Who Died Nov 16th 1899
Aged 13 Months
Also Martha
The Dear Wife Of
James Lees
Who Died Jan 29th 1951
Aged 78 Years
“Re-United”
In Loving Remembrance Of
William
The Beloved Husband Of
Alice Lever
Who Died Dec 27th 1915
Aged 58 Years
Also of The Above Alice Lever
Who Died Oct 12th 1948
Aged 90 Years
Also James Richard
Son of The Above And Husband Of
Martha Lever
Who Died Oct 24th 1932
Aged 46 Years
Also Albert
Son Of The Above
Who Died Oct 11th 1957
Aged 70 Years
Though Lost To Sight To Memory Dear
In Loving Memory
Richard Nutter
Who Died March 23rd 190?
Aged 64 Years
Also Margaret Beloved
Wife Of Richard Nutter
Of Strongsty
Who departed This Life
June 25th 1894 In Her 56th Year
In Loving Memory Of
Francis Brown Oldfield
Who Died Jan 20th 1943
Aged 79 Years
Also Alice The Beloved Wife Of
Francis Brown Oldfield
Of Scout View Shuttleworth
Who Died Nov 6th 1923
Aged 58 Years
In Loving Memory Of
James Parks
Of Ramsbottom
Who Died On Sunday Sept 13th 1903
Aged 64 Years
Also Of Sarah Jane His Wife
Who Died on Tuesday Dec 26th 1899
Aged 61 Years
And was Interred at Emmanuel Church Holcombe
Also Of Mary Jane His Sister
Who Died May 19th 1941
Aged 83 Years
“Be Ye Ready. For In Such An Hour As Ye Think Not. The Son Of Man Cometh”
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Edward Pickup
Of New Field Cheesden
Who Died April 26th 1877 Aged 63 Years
Also of Ann, Wife Of The Above
Who Died October 20th 1886
In The 68th Year Of Her Age
Also Of James, Son Of The Above
Who Died January 30th 1924
In His 77th Year
At Rest
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
George Pickup
Of Acrefield Head Shuttleworth
Who Died April 5th 1914
Aged 83 Years
Also of Ann
The Beloved Wife Of
George Pickup
Who Died Dec 12th 1899
In Her 68th Year
The Memory Of The ??? Is Blessed
Betty Robinson
The Beloved Daughter Of
George & Ann Pickup
Of Acrefield Head Shuttleworth
Who Entered Into Her
Eternal Rest On Dec 15th 1895
In Her 41st Year
“Her End Was Peace”
In Loving Memory Of
Sarah Alice Pickup
Who Died May 26th 1944
Aged 83 Years
“Reunited With Loved Ones”
In Loving Remembrance Of
A Dear Husband And Father
James Pickup
Of Fletcher Bank
Formerly Of Bury
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
John Pilling
Born June 28th 1848
Died January 6th 1922
Also Of Esther
The Dearly Beloved Wife Of
John Pilling
The ‘Hawthorns’ Ramsbottom
Born 20th April 1851
Died 3rd December 1911
Also Of Ethel
The Dearly Beloved Wife Of
John Clark
Born 17th December 1889
Died 11th March 1914
In Loving Memory Of
Dennis Ramsbottom
Of Lodge Mills, Shuttleworth.
Born February 21st 1848, Died December 14th 1918
Esther Ann
The Beloved Wife Of Dennis Ramsbottom
Born March 31st 1861, Died February 14th 1933.
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Joseph Henry Ramsbottom
Of Lodge Mills, Shuttleworth.
Born June 5th 1846, Died May 23rd 1923
Betsy
The Beloved Husband Of Joseph Henry Ramsbottom
Born March 1st 1857, Died Nov 12th 1916
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Florence Agnes, Beloved Eldest Daughter Of
Joseph Henry & Betsy Ramsbottom
Who Died Nov 23rd 1963 Aged 85 Years
And Son John Edwin Ramsbottom DSC PHD
Died November 28th 1967 Aged 84 Years
Herbert, Eldest Son Of
Joseph Henry & Betsy Ramsbottom
Born April 10th 1877, Died Dec 5th 1943.
Gertrude, Daughter of The Above Died January 2? 1934.
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
James Ramsbottom
Of Shuttleworth
Who Died May 4th 1880 Aged 78 Years
Also Of Mary His Wife Who Died April 30th 1878
In Her 63rd Year
“I Shall Be Satisfied When I Awake With Thy Likeness”
Also Of Esther His Wife
Who Died January 17th 1859 Aged 29 Years
And Was Interred At Hope Chapel Rochdale
Also Of James Their Son
Who Died July 19th 18?? Aged 25 Years
In Loving Memory Of
James Dearden Ramsbottom
Who Was Called To His Rest
Feb 8th 1943 In His 70th Year
Also Agnes Ann His Beloved Wife
Who Was Called To Her Rest
May 11th 1966 In Her 95th Year
And
George Bradley Ramsbottom
Their Son
3-9-01 - 27-5-97
A True Gentleman Of This Town
And A Good Friend To Many
Thomas Ramsbottom
Of Ramsbottom
Who departed This Life April 22nd 1910
Aged 65 Years
Also Of Alice The Beloved Wife Of The Above
Also Elizabeth The Beloved Daughter Of The Above.
(Parts Unreadable)
Treasured Memories Of
William The Beloved Husband Of
Grace Ramsbottom
Who Died 24th Jan 1941
Aged 65 Years
“The Labour Of A Well Spent Life Ends In A Great Reward”
Also The Above
Grace Ramsbottom
Who Died 13th Feb 1955
Aged 83 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Sarah
The Beloved Wife Of
William H Ramsbottom
Of Salford St Bury
Late Of Shuttleworth
Who Died Oct 1st 1899
Aged 61 Years
“Thy Will Be Done”
Also Of The Above
William H Ramsbottom
Who Died April 17th 1911
Aged 67 Years
William Ramsbottom
Of Cheesden ------------ ---- Departed
This Life ----------------------1870
In The 58th Year Of His Age. Also
Of Matilda Wife Of The Above, Who
Departed This Life September ------
188? In The 65th Year Of Her Age.
Also Of John The Son Of William &
Matilda ------------------------- Cheesden
Pasture Who departed This Life
February 20th 1841 Aged ----Months
Also Of May --------------------Above
Who Died ------------------ 19-3
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Also Of Rachel ----------------------
Also Of Martha
(Much Unreadable)
In Loving Remembrance Of
Gladys
The Dearly Loved Daughter
Of The Late A. L. Rawstron, Of Haslingden
And Isabel Madeleine Higham, Of Levenshulme
Who Entered The Homeland October 9th 1911
In Her 24th Year
Not Sad But Beautiful, Her Memory So Pure, So Bright,
Will Guide Us Through earth’s Darkness Into Gods Light.
Marjorie Madeleine
The Dearly Loved Wife Of
H. A. Turner F.R.C.?.S.
Of Derby
And Only ------------- Child Of
The Late A. L. Rawstron
Of Haslingden
And M Higham
Of Levenshulme
Who Entered The Homeland
Feb 28th 1923
In Her 37th Year
In Loving Memory Of
Sarah, Wife Of
John Redford
Of Ridshaw Farm, Walmersley
Who Died June 21st 1888
Aged 59 Years
Also Of The Above
John Redford
Who Died July 28th 1930
Aged 90 Years
Also Of Margaret Ann
Wife Of The Above
Who Died Feb 4th 1955
Aged 88 Years
Also Of Selina Daughter Of
John & Margaret Redford
Who Died May 29th 1904
Aged 4 Days
Also Gladys Winniefred
The Beloved Wife Of Adam Redford
Who Died Jan 21st 1942
Aged 48 Years
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
George Dixon Robinson
Born June 17th 1872
Died Nov 20th 1948
Also Of Eliza Betsy
The Dearly Beloved Wife Of
George Dixon Robinson
Of Lane House Farm Rawtenstall
Who Departed This Life
March 3rd 1912 In Her 39th Year
“Where Our Treasure Is, There Will Our Hearts Be Also”
Also Of Mary Ann
The Dearly Beloved
Second Wife Of
George Dixon Robinson
Of Manchester RD, Haslingden
Born Jan 28th 1878
Died April 8th 1950
In Loving Memory Of
John R Robinson
Of Clitheroe
Also His Beloved Wife
Pollie
Also Nellie
Beloved Daughter Of Above
In Loving Memory Of
Nancy, Daughter Of
Thomas & Ellen Robinson
Wife Of James Lord
Who Died March 19th 1878. In Her 21st Year
Also Of Victoria Ellen
Their Daughter
Who Died Aug 26th 1887 Aged 22 Years
Also Of Elizabeth Ann
Their Daughter & Wife
Of John Red??ayne
Who Died Jan 7th 1892
Aged 24 Years, And Was
Interred In Burton-In-Lonsdale Parish Church
Martha
The Beloved Wife Of The Rev. J. Robinson
Of Park Cottage Ramsbottom
Born September 9th 1828
Died July 20th 1874
..........................
Also Nancy
...............................
Rev. John Robinson
Born February 5th 1831
Died December 8th 1894
Minister At This Place Of Worship
From 1873 To 1880
(Some Parts Unreadable)
In Loving Memory Of
Thomas Robinson
Of Shepherd – Helmshore
Who departed This Life
Dec ?? 1911 In His 81st Year
Also Of Ellen
The Beloved Wife Of
Thomas Robinson
Who Died Dec 22nd 1893 In Her 58th Year
Also Of Henry Their Son
Who Died Aug 3rd 1857 Aged 1 Year And 3 Months
And Was Interred At Bolton-By-Bowland Church
Also Of Esther Emma
Their Daughter Who Died
May 19th 1878 Aged 2 Years
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........................................ ....................................... Also Of Henry Rostron Of Ramsbottom Who Died February 29th ???? ......................................... Also Of Jane Widow Of The Above Who Died January 8th 18?? ........................................... Also Their Son John Rostron Who Died November 28th 1887 ............................................ .............................................
(A lot of this was unreadable)
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.................................... The Memory Of Maggie Daughter Of Thomas & Hannah Rostron Of Ramsbottom Who Died October ?? 1881 Aged ........... .........Hannah Wife Of The Above Died October............................ ................ Margaret Ann Wife Of The Above Who Died ???? ?? ?88? ..................................... Also Of .................... Thomas Rostron Who Died At Bournmouth ............................... 1915 ............................................ ............................................. (Much unreadable)
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In Loving Memory Of
Emily, Beloved Wife Of
Henry Schofield
Who Departed This Life
March 18th 1929?
In Her 65th Year
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
James Scott Of Strongstry
Who Died March 28th 1929
In His 8? Year
..................................
................. The Beloved Wife Of
James Scott
Who Died July 17th 1919
.........................................
.........................................
Also Their Son
George Nutter Scott
Who Died May 27th 19??
In His 87th Year
.................................
..................................
..................................
(Parts Unreadable)
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Walter Scott
Who Died Feb 10th 1969
In His 92nd Year
Also Hannah The Beloved Wife Of
Walter Scott
Who Died Jan 7th 1922
In Her 43rd Year
Also Agnes, His Dear Wife
Who Died Sept 4th 1965
In Her 89th Year
In Loving Memory Of
Samuel Selfe
Who Died Oct 9th 1928 Aged 72 Years
Also Alice Jane, His Beloved Wife
Who Died Dec 18th 1927 Aged 56 Years
In Loving Memory Of
James Shepherd
Who Died April 17th 1897
Aged 49 Years. Also
Mary Ann
The Beloved Wife Of
James Shepherd
Of Birtle
Who Died Dec 11th 1874
Aged 27 Years
“At Rest”
Also Of Mary Ann
His Second Wife
Who Died May 20th 1933?
Aged 84 Years
Also Of James Trippier
Her Grandson
Who Died In Infancy
In Loving Memory Of
A Dear Wife And Mother
Agnes ............................
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Also John Her Beloved Husband
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Also Robert Spiers Their Beloved Son
Who Died Aug 16th 1958, Aged 54 Years
Also Agnes Their Grand-Daughter
Who Died In Infancy
Also John, Their Beloved Son
Who Died April 19th ............
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In Loving Memory Of James H Spencer Of Mossfield Bury Who Fell Asleep July 16th 1912 Aged 57 Years And His Beloved Wife Rebecca Ann Who Fell Asleep April 13th 1935 Aged 83 Years
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Also Margaret Their Daughter Who Died Sept 3rd 1953 Aged 72 Years
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Erected As A Token Of Respect To Their Esteemed Master And Friend J. H. Spencer By The Workforce Of Mossfield Mills
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In Loving Memory Of
Thomas Spencer
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........................... 1930?
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(Unreadable)
In Loving Memory Of
Joe Storey
Died Jan 9th 1940, Aged 55 Years
Also Elizabeth Ann His Wife
Died Jan 10th 1955, Aged 68 Years
Also Ellen Daughter Of The Above
Died Jan 12th 1911, Aged 4 Years
Also Lucy Daughter Of The Above
Died Aug 16th 1943, Aged 26 Years
In Loving memory Of
Lawrence Stott
Who Died Jany 23rd 1?31 Aged 71 Years
Also Betty Duckworth
Who Died August 8th ???? Aged 84 Years
Sacred To The Memory Of
Francis Henry
Dearly Loved Husband Of
Jane Sutcliffe
Who Died April 13th 1935, Aged 49 Years
Also Of Frank, Infant Son Of The Above
Who Died March 18th 1919, Aged 16 Days
Also Jane Dearly Loved Wife Of The Above
Francis Henry
Who Died May 27th 1985, Aged 74 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Thomas Suthers
Who Died November 1st 1900, Aged 50 Years
Also Anna
His Beloved Wife
Who Died July 14th 1926, Aged 75 Years
Also Richard
Their Son & Beloved Husband Of
Ellen Suthers
Who Died March 20th 1927, Aged 46 Years
Also The Above
Ellen Suthers
Who Died January 5th 1953, Aged 76 Years
In Loving Memory Of
James Sutherst
Who Died June 15th 1931
Aged 85 Years
Also Of Eliza His Beloved Wife
Who Died Oct 27th 1943, Aged 94 Years
Also Albert Lea
Who Died Jan 30th 1961, Aged 64 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Joseph Swindall
Who Died Sept 8th 1943 Aged ?? Years
Also Of Betty The Beloved Wife Of
Joseph Swindall
Who Died Jan 28th 1925, Aged 65 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Betsy The Beloved Wife Of
Fred Taylor Of Weaste
Born 3rd March 1855
Died 30th October 1918
“Thy Will Be Done”
Also Fred The Beloved Husband Of
Betsy The Above And Also Georgina Taylor
Born 16th June 1862
Died 22nd November 1940
“His End Was Peace”
Also Alfred The Dearly Loved Son Of
Fred & Betsy Taylor
Born 9th July 1890
Died 2nd October 1948
In Loving Memory Of
John Taylor
Who Died January 20th 1911
In His 78th Year
Also Olive Wife Of
John Taylor Of Nangraves
Who Died December 2nd 1893
In Her 60th Year
Also John Their Son
Who Died In Infancy
Also Tom Their Son
Who Died May 22nd 1894
Aged 33 Years
In Affectionate Remembrance
John
The beloved Husband Of
Sarah Taylor
Of 79 Whalley Road Shuttleworth
Who Departed This Life
Oct 25th 1926 Aged 61 Years
Also Sarah The Beloved
Wife Of The Above
Who Departed This Life
Jan 15th 1921 Aged 71 Years
“Time Passes On But Sweet Memories Linger”
Also Betsy Their Daughter
& Beloved Wife Of
Arthur Chadwick
Of Lower Brandlesholme Farm, Bury
Who Departed This Life
April 18th 1950, Aged 63 Years
At Rest
In Loving Memory Of
Peter Harris Taylor
Who Died May 7th 1960, Aged 73 Years
Also Mary Alice His Wife
Who Died October 27th 195? Aged 75 Years
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
Stephen Taylor
Of Mount Pleasant Walmersley
Who Died August 1st 1878
Aged 76 Years
“Thy Will Be Done”
Also Of Elizabeth His Wife
Who Died On Sunday October 19th
1870 Aged 69 Years
The Joys Of Home We Once Have Tasted
And It’s Pleasures Called Our Own
Friendships Purist Pleasures Graced
Now They Are Gone We Are Left Alone
Also Elizabeth Their Daughter
Who Died January 14th 1891
Aged 55 Years
In Loving memory Of
George Turner
Of Grants Tower Farm
Who Died Oct 28th 1925, Aged 57 Years
“At Rest”
Also Elizabeth His Beloved Wife
Who Died Oct 6th 1932 Aged ?? Years
(Last line under the soil)
In Loving Memory Of
Sarah Vernon
Who Died Jan 11th 1931, Aged 72 Years
Also George Henry Carter
Who Died Oct 18th 1946, Aged 68 Years
Also Sarah Ann His Beloved Wife
In Loving Memory Of
Joseph
Son Of
John & Margaret Vose
Of Bolton
Who Died Jan 24th 1862 Aged 1 Month
Also Andrew Aiken Their Son, Who Died
Oct 6th 1869 Aged 1 Year & .................
Also The Above Named.........................
(Rest of headstone was under the soil)
In Loving Memory Of
William Walker Of Bury
Who Died Dec 26th 1884 Aged 68 Years
Also Sarah, His Wife Who Died June 18th 1904, Aged 76 Years
A Loyal friend And Generous benefactress Of This Church
Also Annie, The Beloved And Only Daughter Of The Above
Who Died Dec 17th 1887, Aged 21 Years
Also Mary, Wife Of William Walker
Who Died July 8th 1865, Aged 55 Years
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In Loving Memory Of
Richard Walsh
Who Died July 12th 1914
Aged 86 Years
Also Of Alice His Wife
Who Died April 26th 1874
In Her 46th Year
Also Of Martha His Wife
Who Died April 20th 1911
Aged 75 Years
Also Of Sarah Jane The
Beloved Wife Of Edmund Fisher
And Daughter Of The Above
Who Died October 18th 1916
In Her 69th Year
In Loving Memory Of
James Warburton
Who Died May 25th 1930
Aged 67 Years
In Loving Memory Of
Mary Jane
The Beloved Wife Of
Albert James Warburton
Who Departed This Life
February 22nd 1907
In Her 35th Year
In Loving Memory Of
John Warburton
The Beloved Husband Of
Mary Warburton
Who Was Accidently Killed July 19th
1915, Aged 28 Years
Also Mary His Beloved Wife
Who Died December 7th 1971
Aged 85 Years
Ashes Of
Mary Wood, Daughter
Born 1st September 1914
Died 30th January 1976
RIP
Ashes Of
James Thomas Wood
Husband Of Mary
Died 11-11-1990
Aged 76 Years
Reunited
Small Plaque
In Loving Memory Of
Ashdon Marianne Dadak
Daughter Of
Amanda & Scott
Died July 16th 1992
1 Day Old
In Loving Memory Of
John Wardleworth
Who Died Jan 8th 1949, Aged 88 Years
Also Sarah The Beloved Wife Of
John Wardleworth
Who Died Dec 15th 1924, Aged 67 Years
Also Alice, His Beloved Wife
Who Died Aug 7th 1950, Aged 88 Years
“Gone But Not Forgotten”
In Loving Memory Of
Mary Jane
The Beloved Wife Of
Joseph Wardleworth
Of Market Place Ramsbottom
Died July 20th 1928, In Her 63rd Year
Also The Above Joseph Wardleworth
Died Feb 5th 1955, In His 92nd Year
Also Alice & Jack Their Children
Who Died In Infancy.
In Loving Remembrance Of
Charles Wilberforce Welton
Of Oswaldtwistle
Died July 13th 1928
Aged 57 Years
Also Lydia His Beloved Wife
Died March 12th 1955
Aged 88 Years
In Loving Memory Of
John Westwell
Of Fletcher Bank Shuttleworth
Who Died November 26th 1839
Also Of Agnes his Wife
Who Died September 6th 1839
William Henry
Beloved Husband Of Jane Whiteside
Who Died March 26th 1921, Aged 53 Years
Also The Above Jane Whiteside
Who Died Sept 26th 1946, Aged 78 Years
Also Fred Whiteside, 2/5 Lancs Fus.
Their Son, Who Died From Wounds In France
August 27th 1918, Aged 25 Years
& Was Interred At Pernes British cemetery.
In Loving Memory Of
James Whittaker
Of Clay Butts Farm Tottington
Who Fell Asleep Feb 6th 1919
Aged 46 Years
Also Of Grace His Wife
Who Fell Asleep Aug 19th 1941
Aged 64 Years
(Rest unreadable, below soil level)
In Loving Memory Of
Our Dear Son
Thomas Fielding Whoan
Of Peel Brow
Died 21st Nov 1910, In His 21st Year
“At Rest”
Also Of Jesse The Beloved Husband Of
Esther Whoan & Father Of The Above
Died 24th March 192?, In His 7?th Year
“Sadly Missed”
Also Of The Above Esther Whoan
Died 24th May 1939, In Her 84th Year
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Treasured
Of Arnold Wilson Beloved Husband ............................. Who Died 2nd Aug 1948 Aged 54 Years |
Memories
Also Jane Elizabeth His Beloved Wife Who Died 16th Sept 1969 Aged 77 Years |
In Affectionate Remembrance Of
John Wilson
Died Dec 27th 1937, Aged 77 Years
Also Emma, his Deeply Loved Wife
Died April 13th 1917, Aged 57 Years
Also Ethel, Their Daughter & Beloved Wife Of
John L. Whittaker
Died Sept 11th 1947, Aged 58 Years
“Worthy Of Everlasting Love”
In Loving Memory Of
Our Dear Brother
John Wood
Who Died Dec 19th 1936, Aged 72 Years
Also Mary Hannah, The Dearly
Beloved Sister Of The Above
Who Died Nov 1st 1940, Aged 80 Years
Also Elizabeth, The Beloved Wife Of
James Howard
Who Died June 1st 1945, Aged 75 Years
Also James
The Beloved Husband Of The Above
Who Died Oct 13th 1946, Aged 77 Years
In Loving Memory Of
John
The Beloved Husband Of
Sarah M. Wood
Who Died October 22nd 1915
In His 64th Year
Also Sarah Maria Beloved Wife Of
John Thomas Wood
Who Died..............................
L/Cpl W Wood Their Son .........
Who Died Suddenly In Egypt ...........
Nov ?? 191? ....................................
In Loving Memory Of
Barnett Yates
Of Peel Brow
Who Died January 3rd 1??1
Aged 68 Years
Also Of Elizabeth
His Beloved Wife
Who Died August 22nd 19?5
Aged ?? Years
Also Of Sam Yates
The Beloved Husband Of
Martha Yates
Who Died At St Annes-On-Sea
March 7th 1923
Aged 61 Years
Also Of Martha The Beloved
Wife Of Sam Yates
Who Died At St Annes-On-Sea
September 2?th 1935
Aged 79 Years
“Re-United”
WAR MEMORIAL
In Affectionate Memory
Of Those Here Recorded
Who Gave Their Lives
In The Great War
1914 – 1918
PTE Tom Smethurst
17th Batt Lancs. Fusiliers,
Died Of Wounds In France Feb 15th 1917, Aged 23 Years.
L/Cpl Joseph Healey
7/8th Batt Lancs Fusiliers,
KilledIn France, April 22nd 1917, Aged 21 Years.
PTE Harry Westwell,
5th Batt Lancs Fusiliers,
Killed In France, May 14th 1917, Aged 20 Years.
PTE Ernest Ashton
15th Batt Royal Welsh Fusiliers,
Died Of Wounds In France July 27th 1917, Aged 22 Years.
RTE Edward Burgess,
2/8 Batt Lancs Fusiliers,
Killed In France, Nov 19th 1917, Aged 21 Years.
PTE Henry Kenyon,
1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment,
Killed In France April 15th 1918, Aged 34 Years.
Pioneer George Kenyon,
Royal Engineers,
Gassed And Died At Home, May 9th 1918, Aged 36 Years.
PTE Sidney Evans,
2nd Batt Lancs Fusiliers,
Killed In France Aug 6th 1918, Aged 33 Years.
“Greater Love Hath No Man Than This,
That A Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends”
St John 15. Verse 13.
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