Tomb of John and Mary Irish St. Mary's Islington

[watney]

Hello. I'm hoping that perhaps somebody might be able to look for the tomb of my ancestors John and Mary Irish which is in the churchyard of St. Mary's Islington, I would love to know if there is an inscription on it, and that perhaps they would be kind enough to take a photo of it.

Crossing my fingers, kind regards, Brenda

[rosie99]

When did they die

ADDED If John died in 1893 he is in a grave with several others (not family)

[watney]

John was buried 1776 and Mary was buried 1766 and I understand it was a tomb, it seems from his Will that he was well off

Thank you for replying, Brenda

[dawnsh]

Hi brenda

Not looking good/hopeful but will require further research

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Islington

[avm228]

There's little left at St Mary's by way of visible memorials - an 1880s road-widening scheme, and then the Blitz, destroyed much of the churchyard.  I think there are some large tombs still visible but it's mostly just an urban garden now.  Happy to have a look if I get a chance over the weekend (I am local).

[dawnsh]

A survey of surviving headstones and vaults was produced in 1951

http://www.mesarfhc.org/books/Islington%20Monumental%20Inscriptions/942.1-I2%20V3m.pdf

[avm228]

That's a great find!  Many more than I thought.  None in the name of Irish though, by the looks of it.

[dawnsh]

I wonder how many of those are still standing or legible.

i noticed a map on the last page.

[watney]

Thank you all so very much for all this input, I am so grateful     Brenda