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Name Index & MI Transcriptions from Croft Chapel
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Transcriptions of Croft Chapel, Hastings
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| 25/07/04 B E D F O R D - M E M O R I A L - P R O G R A M
Registered user :- 1066 Genealogy
MEMORIAL INSCRIPTIONS FOR THE PARISH OF HASTINGS, CROFT CHAPEL IN THE COUNTY OF EAST SUSSEX, IN MEMORIAL NUMBER ORDER
Memorial number
0001
In memory of the Revd William Davis who was for 36 years Minister of the
Croft Chapel, Hastings. He died Jan 19th 1855 in the 67th year of his age.
"Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me"
0002
Sacred to the memory of Eliza Dee of Cambridge who departed this life 13 May
1839 on the 21 year of her Age - Beloved, Lamented
NB - Croft Burial Register gives age as 19 years.
0003
Sacred to the memory of William Kent Simpson of Bury St Edmunds who died at
Hastings October 30 1852 aged 27 years
NB - Croft Burial Register gives age as 25 years
0004
In memory of Matilda Sarah daughter of John & Matilda Reeves, died April
26th 1853, Aged 3 years 10 months.
0005
Sacred to the memory of Margaret Haig who died at Hastings 20 May 1833 aged
38 years.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the
faith henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness"
0006
Sacred/ to the memory of/ John Michael son of J.M.Vos: Esq. (of Calcutta)/
born at Clapham June 8th 1816 died at Hastings July 26th 1833
0007
Sacred to the memory of Mary the beloved wife of John Nichols who died
November 20 1849 aged 76 years. "I know whom I have believed" Tim.1.2v.
Also of Maria her daughter the beloved wife of John Benjamin Moor who
departed this life April 11 1850 Aged 53 years
Italics
No trust in self, on firmer ground, she stood
Her hope was founded on a saviou`s blood
A sinner saved who in deaths trying hour
Did cast her soul on Jesus` love and power
And now with myriads of the ransom`d race
Ascribes her bliss to free and sovereign grace
Is such her happy lot, should we complain
Our loss tho` great is her eternal gain
Precious in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of the saints. 116 Psalm 15 v.
0008
In memory of Sarah Ashby who departed this life 30th October 1848 aged 21
years. "Looking unto Jesus"
NB - Croft Burial Register gives age as 24 years
0009
Sacred to the memory of Ann H Place aged 11 years and William H Place aged
16 years. The former died on the 13th and the latter on the 16th of July
1848. They were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their death they
were not divided
0010
..... Memory of J Wm Bumstead who died July 28th 1847 aged 10 years "Prepare
to meet thy God". Also of George Bumstead (father of the above) who died
March 3rd 1853 aged 54 years.
Kind angels guard his sleeping dust
Till Jesus come to judge the just
May he awake with great surprise
And in his Saviours glory rise
Also of Hannah Bumstead died December 20th 1853. She sweetly sleeps in
Jesus. Aged 1[3/5] years
0011
John Duguid Johnston died 16th June 1847 Aged 34
0012
Sacred to the memory of John Ray Burgess who died 5th June 1847 aged 34
years. "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found"
NB - Croft Burial Register gives the age as 31 years
0013
A.E.Merriman/ died/ Jan 3rd 1853/ Aged 67
NB - Croft Burial Register gives the full name of Harriett Eliza Merriman
0014
Sacred to the memory of William Temple a native of Camphouse
Roxboroughshire, Scotland who died in this town on the 29th day of January
1847 aged 33 years. This stone was erected by his surviving brothers and
sisters, A.D.1848.
0015
Sacred to the memory of Eleanor wife of Charles Ebeling of Paris who
departed this life Sep 30th 1820 aged 66 years. Also her daughter Elizth
Wooley died 28th Jan 1836 aged 47 years
0016
Sacred to the memory of Mary Ann Lord daughter of William and Mary Ann Lord
who departed this life .... aged 11 years.
Suffer the little children to come unto me, For of such is the Kingdom of
God
0017
Sacred to the Memory of Thomas Morton who died December 6th 1838 aged 38
years. Also Louisa Hannah his daughter who died January ... 1838 aged 3
years & 6 months. "By Grace are ye saved through faith and that not of
yourselfs, it is the gift of God"
0018
On the Curve
Also James Richard Francis son of the above William Francis died with a good
hope through grace the 22 January 1831 aged 20 years
Capitals
At the foot of this grave lies William the first born son of Edmund and
Marth Trulock-Strickland who was born Nov 29th 1830 and died Jan 7th 1831
"Of such is the Kingdom of God"
NB - Croft Burial Register states James Richard Francis Died at Bourtin,
Gloucestershire.
0019
Sacred to the memory of Mr William Francis late of London who died at
Hastings 23rd Jany 1826 in the 41st year of his age.
He lived believing in his Redeemer, His character through life corresponded
with his faith and he expired with the glorious hope of a blissful
immortality; His God sustained him in his final hour. His final hour
brought glory to God. He died exclaiming Victory, Victory through the blood
of the Lamb.
Also Rebecca, daughter of the above who having fled for refuge to the hope
set before her in the Gospel died July 7th 1829 aged 13 years.
NB - Croft Burial Register states that "Late of Oxford Street, London
0020
In memory of Elizabeth Weekes, daughter of Edward and Rebecca Weekes who
departed this life 25th Jany 1823 aged 30 years
"Tis finished; on this my soul rely
As Jesus lives his chosen cannot die"
Also Edmond Weekes son of Edward and Rebecca Weekes who departed this life
25th Aug 1835 aged 28 years
NB - Croft Burial Register describes Edmund Weekes from "Town Malling, Kent"
0021
Erected to the memory of Elizabeth the wife of I Williams Sen, who departed
this life Sepr 16th 1819 aged 78 years. "Blessed are the dead that die in
the Lord" Also John Williams, Gent, many years a Jurat of this Corporation
who departed this life February 12th 1834 aged 87 years. Also Mary Ann
Williams Granddaughter of the above who died May 10th 1840 aged 3 years..
NB - Croft Burial Register states Elizabeth as aged 79
0022
Erected to the memory of Mary the wife of Rd Sinnock who departed this life
August 24th 1817 Aged 77 years. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord"
NB - Croft Burial Register describes Elizabeth Sinnock of Battle, Sussex.
0023
Hannah Marshall died September 19th 1852 Aged 75 years
0024
In memory of Abraham Wood who died 6 Nov 1845 aged 53 years
0025
In memory of Phillis wife of the Revd James Johnson; Wesleyan Minister who
died January 18th 1829 aged 49 years. "The righteous shall be in
everlasting remembrance"
0026
Sacred to the memory of James Martineau Lee of Norwich who departed this
life on the 29th of Jan 1828 aged 25 years.
0027
Sacred to the memory of John Kinder the beloved son of Robert & Eliza Kinder
who died at Hastings February 23rd 1834 aged 20 years.
0028
Sacred to the memory of David Martineau who departed this life 23rd January
1836 aged 47
NB - Croft Burial Register states he was from St Leonards
0029
Sacred to the memory of Samuel second son of William and Fanny Smith of
Goswell Road, London who died 11th January 1823 in the 26th year of his age
0030
In memory of Mr Philip Chapman who died April 9th 1840 aged 73 years
NB - Croft Burial Register states he was from St Leonards
0031
Sacred to the memory of Eliza the wife of William Mason who died April 13th
1842 aged 32 years
0032
Isabella Jane Brown only daughter of Major Dennistoun Brown died 2nd
November 1828 aged 16 months. Three months after her elder sister Agnes
Isabella
"Two sweet and lovely blossoms
destined early to fade that
they might bloom through
redeeming love in unfading beauty
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the
Lord"
NB - Croft Burial Register states from Edinburgh, died at Hastings.
IN01
In Remembrance of/ The Revd John Morley Clack/ who was ordained to the
pastoral charge of this/ congregation 21st Augt 1817 which charge he
resigned/ with his Life on the 31st of the same month/ Aged 23 years/
His sun went down while it was yet day/ But it was evident to all who knew
him/ That he was prepaired to relinquish his/ Work and enter on his rest/
As soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished he departed to his
own house - Luke i.23
IN02
In Memory of/ The Revd Richard Simmons/ who after the faithful discharge of
his ministry/ for eight years in this place, was received to the/ enjoyment
of his reward 27th Dec 1816/
By this record the dead now speaketh/
Rom xv.19 I have fully preached the Gospel of Christ/ By which also ye are
saved if ye keep in memory/ what I preached unto you. 1 Corin xv.2.
IN03
Sacred/ to the Memory of/ Margaret Haig/ who died at Hastings 20th May 1833/
Aged 38 years/
The race appointed I have run
The combats o`er, the prize is won
And now my witness is on high
And now my record`s in the sky
Not in mine innocence I trust
I bow before thee in the dust
And through my saviours blood alone
I look for mercy at thy throne
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