Monumental Inscriptions for Brancepeth

[Adamand]

Here it is.

 In memory of John Ord, late of Ribley? Paper Mill, died 14/February/1822 aged 42 years.
Also his widow, died 27/April/1823 (that three could be a five) aged 37 years.

In loving memory of Jonathon Ord of Tudhoe, who departed this life January/17/1806 aged 60 years.

Adam

[Roundabout]

Thanks very much.

 The place was Relley mill near Neville's Cross.

I had been given 1823 for Margaret's death but 1825 fits better with the birth of a Margaret Miller born 1785 in the Bishops Transcripts for Ryton Holy Cross.

from a very grateful, Mary

[susanthornton]

Hi Adam,

I am interested in the THORNTON inscription(s) if possible please?

Many Thanks

Susan

[Adamand]

Hello Susan. Only one inscription for Thornton at Brancepeth:-

Sacred to the memory of Mary Thornton who was a faithful and attached servant at Brancepeth Castle for a period of 36 years and died there on the 1st day of June A.D. 1848 aged 55 years.
This stone was erected by William Russell Esq to record his testimony of her integrity and worth.

I have also posted m inscriptions for Thornton at Witton le Wear and Lanchester that may be of interest

Adam

[susanthornton]

Hi Adam,

Thank you for the quick reply.  Doesn't look like its one of mine, I was hoping for an earier date!  I'll keep it in mind though!

Many Thanks

Susan

[Lellylou]

Hi Adam Could you please post the MI's for Sanderson please.There are loads of ancestors all over the Durham area.Still looking for them!!! Many thanks Lel 

[Adamand]

Hello Lel. Here is the one inscription for Sanderson at Brancepeth:-

In loving memory of Jane, the beloved wife of Francis Sanderson of Little White, Brancepeth, who died 31st May 1894 aged 39 years.

Also Edith Pratt her daughter who died at Hexham aged 76 years.


I have posted inscriptions for Sanderson at Hamsterley post 5 and Wolsingham post 163.
Thought you may be interested ,  saying that you have Sanderson all over Durham.

Adam

[Lellylou]

Many thanks Adam,I'll go and have a look and see if any are mine.Name doesn't ring a bell but you never know.....

[fernvic]

Hello Adam,  Could you please give me inscriptions for Brown and Fleetham.

Thank you
Linda.