Burial - Ware Congregational

[Ann12]

I have found an entry on the online NBI, it says:

John JOSELYNE (proper spelling JOSOLYNE) 22 Feb 1828 age: 64, Ware Congregational.

Ware Congregational Chapel was located at Dead Lane which I believe is now called Church Street. 

My question is:

Did this Chapel have it's own grave yard?? - If so, does it still exist?  Or would  people have been buried in a local CofE graveyard?  Would anyone know what the nearest (and most probable) Church was?

Many thanks for your time.

Anna

[Keith Bateman]

Hi Anna,

Although lots of my relations lived in Ware - I live in Shropshire so don't know to much about the actual town.

Have you tried this site for a map of Ware in 1883?
http://www.old-maps.co.uk/

On the enlarged view it shows the Congregational Chapel - with land at the side ( as well as being very near to a Malthouse!!)
It is in the middle of both St Marys and Christ Church.

I am sure some one with more local knowledge might know more!!

Cheers

Keith

[Ann12]

Hi Keith,

Many thanks for the info.  I have looked many times at this map (mostly Wareside area) and haven't really found what I am looking for!! 

Re. the Chapel co-ordinates (I can't see it for looking!!) could you explain it in female terms (eg. left, right, up down, middle etc??)

Thanks

Anna

[linmey]

Hi Anna,
              I live very near to Ware so if you find out any information and you would like me to have a look at the site for you I would be happy to do so. It will have to wait until after christmas when I have some holiday. Also, my mother is a keen local historian and knows a lot about Ware so I can also check stuff out with her.
         The Ware museum is excellent and their web site may be worth checking out.
             Regards   Linmey.

[Keith Bateman]

Hi Anna,

One the enlargement it is above the "Y" of Railway just above "High St"
2 roads up the map!!

Does that work?? 

Cheers

Keith

[Ann12]

Hi Linmey,

Thank you for your offer, when I find out exactley where (he)they are buried( should be in the same place) I will take you up on your kind offer.  I have written to the Museum but they said they were only volunteers so were unable/didn't have the time to help me further.

Thanks again

Anna

[Keith Bateman]

Hi Anna,

Have a look here - very near the other chapel!

http://www.leasidechurch.org.uk/location.php

Cheers

Keith

[Ann12]

Hi Keith,

Many thanks!!!

As I say to my husband (though he doesn't believe it), Venus V Mars - we do have very different, but equally logical ways of looking at things (esp. MAPS!!!!!!!).

Thanks again

Anna

[linmey]

No problem Anna. What better way of working off the christmas turkey.
   Seriously though, Ware is a lovely little town and I often just wander around the old streets and the Priory and visit the museum. I have been involved with a few archaeological digs in the area as well.
    Best wishes  Linmey.