Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... 132 Near the Crypt door on a headstone to the memory of Richard Martin. How vain is flattery on a Tomb, Since there's a judgment yet to come, His end and his alone is blest, Whose life and actions stand that test. On a headstone to the N.E. to the memory of Giles Hows, (d. 27 July, 1787, set. 42.) A loving wife I've left behind A crown of Glory for to find, Do not forget my Children dear, But love them well tho' I lie here. On a headstone to the N.E. Here lye resting, after the toils of a wearisome and tempestuous life,1 the bodies of Nathaniel and Hannah Weston, the former of whom having desired to be left to the evil report and good report of the World, was yet not so indifferent to the virtues of his Wife as to deny her this faithful Character, The Wife that lies within this peaceful Tomb Had Rachel's face and Leah's fruitful Womb, Abigail's Wisdom, Lydia's faithful heart, Martha's just care, and Mary's better part. 1 It is difficult to realise this. On an upright stone on S. side. A Tender Wife, A Mother Deare, Lys Buried here; Her Corps to Earth Returning is Till Christ Doth call Her unto Bliss. Against the exterior of the walls of the church are affixed tablets inscribed as under: --1. West of the South Porch. To the Pious Memory of Samuel Ballard Chandler Elizabeth, his wife, whose remains are deposited near this place, He died Juley ye 8ih, 171o, Aged 46 years, She died 1 2. East of the South Porch. To the Memory of Rachel, the true and faithful Wife of Richard Hulls, of this Place and sixth daughter of John and Mary Weston of Ebrington, She departed this Life June 4th 18o9, Aged 38 Years. Mary Ann, their Daughter, died June 22nd. 18o9, Aged 1o weeks, Also in Memory of Ann Hulls, Sister of the above Richard Hulls, who died April..
