From the report made by the members of the church

KEY
( ) = As used in the inscription
[ ] = Illegible script deduced from sense of inscription
{ } = Recorders' comments
? = When a date or inscription is in doubt
... = Missing word or letter

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Line 1
Ledger stone - 1.1
Sacred to the memory of EDWARD PERRY who died May 23rd 1844 aged 80 years.
Also of MARGARET, wife of the said EDWARD PERRY who died Jany 26th 1853 aged 77 years.
Also of MARIA ANN PERRY Daughter of the above who died Decr 30th 1872 aged 76 years.

Headstone - 1.2
Sacred to the memory of BENJAMIN WHELE who departed this life, December 30th 1834 aged 73 years.
        A sinner saved by Grace

Headstone - 1.3
In memory of HENRY EGLINGTON of Wolverhampton who died February 24th 1857 aged 35.
Also ANN (Wife of the above) who died September 29th 1887 aged ....
Also OLIVER EGLINGTON who died 15th March 1851 {in church register, not on stone}

Headstone - 1.4
Sacred top the memory of WILLIAM HANDCOCK WHO DEPARTED [this life] December 9th 1816 (aged 7... years).
Likewise of ELIZABETH his Wife, she departed [this life] June 30th 1817 aged 7...years.
Also of MARY BROWN their daughter who departed this life June 10th1796 aged 23 years.
Likewise two Children of the above WILLIAM. {Remainder of inscription was below ground.}

Line 2
Tiered pedestal - 2.1

{East face}
In memory of ALFRED CHARLES TWENTYMAN of Castlecroft in this Parish. Justice of the Peace in the County of Stafford. Born 13th June 1908.
MATTIE LOUISA TWENTYMAN his wife who died on 24th November 1930, aged 87
'In the Hand of God'
{North face}
HILDA MATTIE TWENTYMAN born 15th June 1868, died 2nd March 1900 and her sister PHYLLIS DOROTHEA born 3rd June 1873. Died 7th February 1961.
{South face}
And of his Daughter MARY ANNE TWENTYMAN who died on the 8th March 1954 aged 94 and of ALICE MARY TWENTYMAN who died on 15th March 1957 aged 98.

Headstone - 2.3
Sacred to the memory of BENJAMIN MOTT who departed this life September 12th 1818 aged 66 years.
        Here lies a virtuous Father dear
        We leave a stone to tell
        He so on earth fulfilled his trust
        As now in Heaven to dwell
        Of this so dear a friend
        His life well spent while he was here
        Hath gaine'd a better end
Also JANE, Wife of the above, who departed this life, August 30 1836 aged 80 years.
Sacred to the memory of JOHN, Son of BENJAMIN and JANE MOTT who departed this life January 25th 1806? in the 27th year of his age.
And lies Interred at St. James, Liverpool.
Also of THOMAS, their son who departed this life November 20th 1804 aged 5 years and 9 months. Life how short. Eternity how long.
        When the Archangels wings shall sound
        And souls to bodies join
        What crowds would wish their stay below
        Had been as short as mine

Ledger stone - 2.6
HARRIS {Nothing else on stone}

Ledger stone - 2.7
To the memory of ELIJAH CARTWRIGHT who departed his life May 13th 1808 aged 69 years,
        A hidden change Alas to you I tell
        My time was short to bid my friends Farewell
        May you repent take warning by this call
        My solace today, tomorrow thine may fall

Ledger stone - 2.11
Sacred to the memory of S[ARAH] Wife of BENJAMIN WHELE who departed this life May 13th 1802 aged ...7 years
Also R[ICHARD] their son who departed this life October the 4th 1811 aged 15? years.
Also SARAH their daughter who departed this life January the 18th 1819 aged 17 years

Headstone - 2.12
Sacred to the memory of SUSANAH SHEPHERD who died November 25th 1814 aged 32 years
Also JOSEPH HORATIO NELSON, MARY, ELIZABETH AND JOSEPH SHEPHERD who all died in their infancy
Also PRUDENCE SHEPHERD who died February 6th 1845 aged 65 years
< Also JOSEPH SHEPHERD who died Dec 30th 1850 aged 78 years
        Like leaves on trees the race of man is found
        Fresh they expand, then withering on the ground
        To them no future life can nature give
        While man but dies on earth in heaven to live

Headstone - 2.12A
In memory of Est wife of William [Sheph...d] Died
{The remainder is pitted away, but is believed to be Ester, wife of WILLIAM SHEPHERD, died 23rd July 1772}

Line 5
Headstone - 5.1
Sacred to the memory of MARY ANN, Wife of JOHN YORK who died August 21st 1863 aged 48 years
Also the above JOHN YORK who died August 21st 1864 aged 60 years

Coped stone - 5.2
{South face}
Sacred to the memory of THOMAS HENRY FOWKE who departed this life January 24th 1861 aged 37 years.
        "The weary be at rest" Job 3.17
{North face}
Also of EMMA, Wife of THOMAS HENRY FOWKE who died June 24th 1896 aged81 years
        "I will be with thee Isaiah 43.2"

Coped stone - 5.4
{North face}
In memory of LOUISA, Wife of GEORGE GWYNN BROWN of Stourport, Worcestershire
{South face}
... and Daughter of WILLIAM ... SPARROW of Penn died July 25th 1889 aged 43 years

Coped stone - 5.5
{North side}
GEORGE SPARROW died May 11 1882 aged 45 years.
        "Looking unto Jesus"

Ledger stone - 5.6
In memory of THOMAS JANNS BATE who departed this life April 25th aged 33 years

Iron plate - 5.10
T.B.LOWE
{In Register: THOMAS BAGNALL LOWE, died 2nd June 1832 aged 59 years and CATHERINE LOWE, died 10th July 1828, aged 47 years}

Headstone - 5.11
Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL GEORGE of Bently near Walsall who departed this life April 10th1852 aged 80 years
Also ANN GEORGE, Wife of the above who departed this life January 14th 1855 aged 73 years

Headstone - 5.12
In memory of WILLIAM COTTERELL who departed this life July 16th 1841 aged 34 years
        Daily our mortal flesh decays
        But Christ our souls can save
        And His resistless power can raise
        Our bodies from the grave
ELIZABETH COTTERELL departed this life perfectly resigned to the will of her creator and blessed redeemer,March 17th 1846 aged 74 years
Also ISAAC COTTERELL who died April 9th 1852 aged 89 years

Vault - 5.13
BIDDLE
{In Register: THOMAS BIDDLE from Wolverhampton, aged 29 years}

Line 6
Headstone - 6.1
Sacred to the memory of MARY WALL who died May 27th 1869 aged 22 years

Headstone - 6.2
In loving memory of JOSEPH HOLLES who departed this life March 14th 1883 aged ... years. Beloved ... in death not ...
Also MARY ANN Widdow of the above who departed this life June 8th ...
{In Register: Joseph Hales aged 60. Mary Ann Holles buried 30 June 1904 aged 83

Headstone - 6.3
Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH Wife of JOHN HOLLES who died June 27th 1859 aged 65 years
Also JOHN HOLLES who died April 18th 1862 aged 64 years
        "Their end was peace"

Headstone - 6.4
Sacred to the memory of SUSANA Wife of HENRY HOLLES who died Sepr 30th 1858 aged 46 years
Also JOSEPH HENRY Son of the above who died in his infancy
Also LUCY Daughter of the above born May 24th died April 19th 1856
{In Register: Henry Joseph Holles buried 7 July 1852

Coped stone - 6.5
{North face}
MATILDA, Wife of THOMAS YORKE died June 15th 1862
        "Jesus said to her I am the resurrection and the life"
FREDERICK YORKE died January 6th 1806 aged 68
{South face}
THOMAS YORKE of Wolverhampton died 18 July 1862 aged 71 years
        "He that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live"

Headstone - 6.6
Sacred to the memory of THOMAS, Son of JOHN and MARY ANN YORKE who departed this life April 20th 1858 in the 10th year of his age
        "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God"

Ledgerstone - 6.7
{No inscription}

Headstone - 6.12
To the memory of WILLIAM, Son of WILLIAM & ELEANOR ATKEN, who departed this life April 18th 1804 aged 14 years
{In Register: ATKINS}
        Weep not dear Parents for your Infant Boy
        By H[im] translated to the ... of Joy
        Mourne not his fate ...
        But praise the hand that ...

Tier pedestall - 6.13 {This was a cross but has been broken off}
{Sloping face}
In loving memory of ELIZABETH REYNOLDS born ...

Headstone - 12.3

Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM DEVEY who departed this life, July 10th 1829 aged 65 years
Also JANE, Wife of the above who departed this life, Decr 8th 1849 aged 84 years
Also MARY ANN, their infant Daughter who departed this life Novr 27th 1807 aged 17 months
Also THOMAS, son of the above who departed this life, Septr 17th 1826 aged 52 years
Also JOHN, son of the above who departed this life, Febry 22nd 1853 aged 36 years.

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Line 3
Headstone - 3.1

Sacred to the memory of WIITMORE, Son of THOMAS AND ELIZABETH YORK, who departed this life February 23rd 1876 aged 76 years

Headstone - 3.1A
Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH YORK (of Lower Penn) who departed this life November 10th 1829 aged 66 years

Headstone - 3.2 {laid flat}
Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH daughter of THOMAS AND ELIZABETH YORK who departed this life June 26th 1863 aged 61 years

Headstone - 3.2A
Sacred to the memory of ANN the wife of JOSEPH YORK (of Lower Penn) who departed this life October the 3rd 1826 aged 56 years
        He brought down my strength in my journey and shortened my days. Psalm CII, Verse XXIII
        [and foot stone?] - AY 1826

Headstone - 3.3 {laid flat}
Sacred to the memory of SARAH, Wife of THOMAS YORK who departed this life February 10th 1817 aged 30 years

Line 4
Headstone - 4.1
In loving memory of JAMES HODGES of Inglewood Penn Fields who died August 5yh 1902 aged 72 years
Also HARRIET beloved wife of the above who died Febry 7th 1900 aged 62 years
Also FREDERICK LLOYD eldest son of the above who died Drcr 26<>sup>th 1927 aged 68 years
        Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life. Rev. 2.10

Headstone - 4.2
In memory of JAMES SPARROW late of Orton in the Parish of Wombourne. He died February 10th 1857 aged 65 years

Headstone - 4.4
Sacred to the memory of CAROLINE SPARROW who died Octor 14th 1850 aged 14 years

Headstone - 4.5
Sacred to the memory of JANET, daughter of Lt. Colonel Eyre and ELEANORA his wife ob. Decbr 7 yh 1816 AE14
        "She is not dead but sleepeth".

Ledger stone - 4.6
JOHN GRIFFITHS died Sec 26th 1787 aged 66 years
MARY GRIFFITHS died March 8th 1821 aged 76 years

Ledger stone - 4.7
Here lieth the body of JOHN PAYTON Junior who departed this life July the 6th 1738 aged 29
Here was the body of JOHN PAYTON who departed this life the ... of January 1765
Also WHITMORE, Son of the said John Payton ... this life the 17th Decem 1763
Also WHITMORE, son of the said Witmore Payton, who departed this life ... of Decembr 1763 aged 13 days

Ledger stone - 4.8
In memory of ELENOR WALFORD, Wife of OBADIAH WALFORD who died October 8th 1806 aged 52 years {in Register - Elizabeth}
Also of ELIZABETH WALFORD, Wife of the said OBADIAH WATFORD who died July 2nd 1820 aged 36 years

Curbstone - 4.9 {outside south curb}
In loving memory of ROBERT the dearly loved husband of LILLIAN BEATRICE LITTLEWOOD, who died 23rd Jan 1957 aged 74 years
Outside north curb
Also of LILLIAN BEATRICE LITTLEWOOD who died 27th Dec 1987 aged 96 years

Headstone - 4.12
Sacred to the memory of THOMAS & ELIZABETH YORK of Lower Penn
THOMAS YORK departed this life Octr 31st 1843 aged 83 years.
ELIZABETH YORK, Wife, died March 12th1854 aged 84 years.
Also two Children, JOSEPH, who died in infancy. WILLIAM, died May ... aged 22 years {in Register - aged 26 years}

Headstone - 4.13
Ann Daughter of JOSEPH & ELIZABETH YORK (of Lower Penn),born January XII MDCCCXII, departed this life January XXIX MDCCCLXX

Headstone - 4.14
Sacred to the memory of ANN, daughter of THOMAS AND ELIZABETH YORK who departed this life Octr 31 1850 aged 58 years

 

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