William Sewell - Died 1853 - Middleham, Leyburn - Burial Location

[steamship]

Hi

I'm trying to find the burial location for a William Sewell. The information that I have about him is as follows:

William Sewell
Died - 24/11/1853
Location of death - Middleham
Age 80 (according to the 1851 census)
Born - 1773
Occupation - Regimental quarter-master with 4th regiment of Light Dragoons

I'm not familiar with the area and have no idea how many graveyards there could be, but came across one site that said there were four. Any help would be much appreciated.

[CaroleW]

Hi

He was buried 1.12.1853 at St Alkelda & St Mary Middleham and he was 85yrs old

[steamship]

Hi

He was buried 1.12.1853 at St Alkelda & St Mary Middleham and he was 85yrs old

Carole

You are an absolute gem. About two hours after I posted the request, I came across an entry from the National Burial Index which showed his age as 85, as well as another site listing him as 83. St Alkelda & St Mary was the one 'named' church I could find, but not who was there.

My brother will be over the moon with this information, as well as annoyed, as he had already spent ages obtaining information on William Sewell, only for me to then tell him it was the wrong one.

Once again, thank you very much indeed.

[CaroleW]

Hi

You are very welcome.  Glad I was able to help

[Nannawilk]

The Monumental Inscription reads

Table tomb. Here lies the remains of Ann BUCKLE d. of Francis and Elizabeth BUCKLE of this place who d 27 Nov 1843 aged 62 yrs. Also in memory of Jane SEWELL wife of William SEWELL who died 22 Dec 1848 aged 66 yrs. Also on the south side of this stone lies the remains of the above named William SEWELL Reg Quartermaster of Staff Corps of Cavalry who d .... 1853 aged 83 yrs.

[steamship]

Thank you so much. I will forward this info onto my brother which will make it easier for him to find it in November. Out of curiosity, did you get this information from an online source or from the headstone itself? Would you have a picture of what it looks like?

[Nannawilk]

I am so sorry I didn't reply sooner - life took over!!

I got the information from a copy of transcribed MIs. I don't have a photo but the transcription does say the table tomb is in an 'enclosed area, South West of the porch door'

Hope this helps

Cheers

Nannawilk

[steamship]

I am so sorry I didn't reply sooner - life took over!!

I got the information from a copy of transcribed MIs. I don't have a photo but the transcription does say the table tomb is in an 'enclosed area, South West of the porch door'

Hope this helps

Cheers

Nannawilk

Nannawilk

No need to apologise at all. The additional information however is fantastic. Once again, thank you.