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There are no memorials according to https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1098246 apart from a WWI memorial.

Thanks for checking that - doesn't sound too promising. Hopefully, there might just a plaque or something similar of a even a minor notation that may be inside the church?

Les

I'm researching a number of my ancestors who were reverends of St.Micheals, Cotleigh; Rev Maximilian Wolcot (1700's), then 3 generations of Revs Michell (from late 1700's to 1800's). I have all the relevent records/newspaper articles pertaining to them, but I would like to know if there are any plaques, memorials or other references to them inside the church.

In 2018 I visited the church (from Australia) but it was locked. I tried the church warden's phone number but was unsucessful. Before my visit I messaged the local commnity website (which includes contacting the rector) without response, and have done so again recently without response. From my research indicates Rev Wolcott and the Michell reverends (and members of their families) were buried there, but I did not see one headstone pertaining to their names on my visit.

I was hoping a visit inside the church might be an option to see any records of their names, and to photograph those records. Unfortunately, I will never have the opportunity to visit the church again.

Thank you

Les

Thanks once again for your help JM

My notes are slightly different in regards to Sarah Dorset(t) and daughter returning to Sydney - I have both returning together on the "Francis" 24/3/1794. You'd think they would leave the island together? At this time there was also another child, Edward, who Sarah had given birth to aboard "Lady Juliana" on her transportation to Australia. Robert Watson adopted him as his son - they both been buried together under the name of Watson.

And regarding Robert Watson, he is the one who aboard the "Sirius"  as crew when it arrived with the First Fleet, and later wrecked on Norfolk Island. He became Harbour Pilot and South Head lighthouse keeper - Watsons Bay being named after him. I'm aware of the land grand at Lane Cove, but haven't researched it. I'm led to believe its the same Robert Watson?

Les

I'm just trying to confirm a Norfolk Island birth record for Rebecca Dorset / Rebecca Watson who was born 23 Dec 1792 to parents Sarah Dorset and Robert Watson.

I've had this date on my records for 20 years, but have never quoted the original source. I would really like to know where I got it from, and is there any chance of getting a copy of the original document for confirmation. I'm sure I saw the original information some years ago, but never recorded it. Yes, that was a bad mistake!

Thank you

Les