St Mary`s Churchyard
My thanks to David & Anne Bailey; Jennie Fischer; Keith Howard; Alan Ingham & Dawn Wright for these details
BAILEY BENNETT BOWDEN ELLIOTT GASKELL HOWARD INGHAM JONES PARKER WHITAKER WRIGHT
WILLIAM BAILEY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANU 11TH 1774 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 14TH 1803 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO JOHN THEIR SON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 5TH 1773 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS THEIR SON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 27TH 1779 AGED 13 YEARS
WILLIAM SON OF ISAAC AND ANN BAILEY OF POYNTON WHO DIED APRIL 20TH 1821 AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF ISAAC BAILEY WHO DIED MARCH 24TH 1860 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ISAAC BAILEY OF DISLEY WHO DIED MAY 13TH 1864 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ANN WIFE OF THOMAS BAILEY WHO DIED SEP 2ND 1871 AGED 52 YEARS
Note : The grave lies to the left of the church front door it is next to the Elliott grave
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HERE LIETH THE BODY OF WILLIAM BAILEY OF DISLEY WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 18TH 1786 AGED 56
ALSO ANN HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 11TH 1801 AGED 72
ALSO WILLIAM BAILEY GREAT GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
JUNE 13TH 1868 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO SARAH (RELICT) OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 4TH 1913 AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO RALPH SON OF WILLIAM AND ANN BAILEY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 19TH 1794 AGED 27
ALSO MARTHA MARIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM & SARAH BAILEY WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25TH 1921 AGED 59 YEARS
Note : The Grave stands to the right of the Church front door next to a tomb
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JAMES BENNETT who died Feb. 18th 1911 aged 81 years
Also MARY BENNETT his wife who died Feb 8th 1904 aged 71 years
Also of JAMES GREEN dearly beloved husband of Annie Green
who died November 30th 1932 aged 57 years
Also ANNIE GREEN beloved wife of James Green
passed away July 11th 1946 aged 71 years
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John Thomas Bowden The Crescent Disley who died Apr 22nd 1890 aged 42 years
Also of Fred his son who died November 17th 1884 aged 1 year and 5 months
Also of Josiah son of the above born October 23rd 1878 died December 14th 1911
Also Agnes the beloved wife of John Thomas Bowden who died December 1st 1914 aged 60 years
Also Esther Bowden who died February 5th 1905 aged 86 years.
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EDMUND ELLIOTT DIED MARCH 15TH 1852 AGED 87 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF EDMUND ELLIOTT DIED SEPT 29TH 1816 AGED 48 YEARS
THOMAS SON OF EDMUND AND MARY ELLIOTT DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 3RD 1796
AGED 9 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 12TH 1814 AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO ANN THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 2ND 1838 AGED
40 YEARS
Note : The Grave stands to the left of the Church front door next to the Bailey grave. Mary Elliott nee Bailey was also known as Molly
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Here Resteth in Hopes of Joyful Resurrection the Body of
Mary Gaskell of Lyme Handley
who Departed this Life April 2nd Day in 1765 Aged 79 years
Also the Body of Elizabeth Gaskell who Departed this Life November v. ?2 1780 aged ?
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In Affectionate Remembrance of
JAMES GASKELL of Green Farm, Lyme
who died December 9th 1877 aged 77 years
also of PEGGY his wife who died February 6th 1875 aged 73 years
Also of ESTHER their daughter who died October 21st 1859 aged 1 year
Also of MARGARET their daughter who died June 19th 1846 aged 14 years
Also of FRANCES their daughter who died May 8th 1854 aged 8 years
also of HANNAH their daughter who died March 27th 1857 aged 31 years
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HOWARD - this is a large tomb-like grave just inside the main gate containing six panels
West side, nearest church gate
Underneath Lie interred the mortal remains of WILLIAM HOWARD late of DISLEY Timber Merchant. He died June 7th, aged 54 years MDCCCXXXI (The "Disley" is in a very fancy font)
East side, nearest the church
Also of MARTHA HOWARD the beloved wife of WILLIAM HOWARD, She died December 23rd; aged 60 years MDCCCXXXIX
South side, west panel (Capitalisation as inscribed)
His Increase was the Labour of his Hands, which built his Walls in Righteousness and crowned his Board with Plenty Aided by a faithful Helpmate, with whom he lived in the Bond of Peace, he brought up a numerous Family in the Nurture and Admonition of the Loerd.
South side, east panel (Capitalisation as inscribed)
Who have deposited this sacred Tomb in Filial Reverence to a father's Memory, seeking to follow the Steps of his Example, After a short and sudden Illness his Soul departed from its earthly Tabernacle, returning to God who gave it, and leaving behind the Record of a good Name, amongst the Circle of his Acquaintance and Neighbours.
North side, east panel
Also JOHN HOWARD died September 28th 1875 aged 75 years
North side, west panel (Capitalisation as inscribed except for initial name details)
IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH HOWARD their son who died at sea March 17th 1853 aged 40 years.
Pause! Stranger pause! This cold embedded Stone Now speaks of one - the Ocean claims its own For Joseph Howard left his land to toil Upon Australia's rich and fertile soil, Successful efforts realised him wealth, But this alas! was followed by ill health; When home returning, death's relentless grasp, His honoured form in icy bonds did clasp, And now the wide and ruthless Tempest wave Is his cold Selpuchre and Ocean grave! His faithful Wife alas! is left alone, This sad decree of destiny to moan, But still she trusts in brighter realms once more To meet that form she fondly did adore! (The "in memory of" was in a very fancy font)
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In Affectionate Rembrance Of
EDWIN HOWARD,
Who died August 18th 1895, Aged 63 years.
Also of SARAH his wife Who died Oct. 16th 1921,
Aged 81 years.
Also of CLAUDE, FLORENCE, JOHN WILLIAM & KATHERINE Their children
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In Memory Of
JESSE HOWARD Of Drake Carr Disley who died
Novr 22nd 1867 aged 39 years
Also of JOSEPH BENNETT late of Bramhall Who died June 20th 1888 Aged 58 years
Also JANE, wife of the above JOSEPH BENNETT Who died March 15th 1915, aged 77 years.
Also MARTHA, relict of the late JAMES COOPER, of Disley, Who died Decr 10th 1916, aged 85 years
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In Loving Memory Of
JAMES HOWARD
The beloved son of
JOSEPH & ELIZABETH HOWARD Of Stone Ridge Disley,
Born Feby 21st 1862 Died Feby 14th 1880
ALSO OF HANNAH HOWARD Their beloved daughter
Born Oct. 7th 1857 Died July 25th 1858
Also of ELIZABETH the beloved Wife of JOSEPH HOWARD who
Departed this life May 11th 1903 Aged 71 years
Also of the above JOSEPH HOWARD
Who departed this life June 2nd 1907, in his 78th year.
O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for him
And He shall give thee thy heart’s desire
Also of ANN HOWARD, their beloved daughter
who departed this life March 5th 1936, aged 77 years
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IN Loving Memory Of
JOSEPH HOWARD
who died July 16th 1946 aged 74 years
also ANN, the beloved wife of
JOSEPH HOWARD of Bent Side, Disley,
who died July 20th, 1914, aged 46 years.
Also
LUCY DIXON HOWARD, who died October 22nd 1966
also
WALTER DIXON HOWARD who died December 25th 1978 aged 54 years
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JOHN INGHAM WHO DIED June 2nd 1841 Aged 48 Years
Also Henry Son of John and Martha Ingham who died Nov 19th 1844 Aged 5 Years
Also of Florence Amelia Dau of Peter and Sarah E Ingham who died Dec 20th 1893 Aged 4 Years
Also PETER INGHAM Died March 20th 1936 Aged 74 years
Also SARAH ELIZABETH INGHAM Wife of PETER INGHAM
Died March 25th 1932 Aged 66 Years
Grave AA6 is on the left hand side of the main gate, walking toward the church, one or two stones down from the wall and some three graves in from the path. It’s a flat grave stone about three feet wide and 5 feet long. Lettering is clearly visible and the stone is in very good condition (as of 2007.)
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In Loving Memory Of
who died Jan 7th 1920 Aged 63 years.
Also
SARAH, the beloved wife of William Alfred Jones of Disley,
who died Novr. 3RD 1914, Aged 57 years.
Also
MARY ANN ELLEN HOWARD Who died Jany. 2ND 1902, Aged 80 years.
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MARY PARKER
who departed this life June 15th 1895 aged 65 years
Also of SAMUEL PARKER
who died April 16th 1903 aged 60 years
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In loving memory of
William Parker who died October 3rd 1914 aged 77 years
Also of Jane Parker wife of the above who died February 16th 1905 aged 66 years
Peace perfect peace
Also of Edward son of the above who died February 7th 1904 aged 36 years
"Until the day dawn"
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In Loving Memory of
Joseph Parker of Disley entered into rest August 13th 1936 aged 66 years
Also Hannah Jane his beloved wife entered into rest June 7th 1961 aged 86 years
Also Phyllis May Thurrell entered into rest March 28th 1996 aged 79 years
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Martha Ellen beloved daughter of Anthony and Martha Parker of Higher Disley who died August 11th 1868 aged 1 month
Also of Martha the beloved wife of Anthony Parker who died July 29th 1902 aged 67 years
Thy will be done
Also of the above named Anthony Parker who died April 2nd 1907 aged 62 years
Also of Lillie beloved daughter of James Thomas and Emma Parker who died May 7th 1919 aged 10 months.
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Peace perfect peace
ANN
wife of Peter Whittaker
who died Sept. 1st 1867 aged 27 years
Also of ELLEN COOLEY WHITTAKER his wife
who died Jan 14th 1889 aged 61 years
Thy will be done
Also of the above PETER WHITTAKER
who died Nov. 7th 1912 aged 76 years
Rest for evermore
Also of HANNAH daughter of the above
Peter & Ann Whittaker
who died Jan. 29th 1913 aged 53 years
Forever with the Lord
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IN REMEMBRANCE OF
TOM son of HENRY & ELLEN WHITTAKER
of Disley, who died June 4th 1874 aged 1 year & 6 months
Also the above
HENRY WHITTAKER
who died April 10th 1917 in his 70th year
Also ELLEN WHITTAKER wife of the above
who died May 24th 1947 in her 97th year
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IN REMEMBRANCE OF
MARTHA ANN wife of James Whitaker
Higher Disley died Dec. 26th 1871 aged 22 years
Also of MARGARET daughter of James and Jane Whitaker
died Jan 15th 1877 aged 2 years and 10 months
Also of WILLIAM their son
born Aug. 25th 1882, died Dec. 25th 1882
Also JANE wife of the above James Whitaker
died April 8th 1915 aged 69 years
Also the above JAMES WHITAKER
died Sep. 28th 1925 aged 80 years.
Not death but life eternal
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AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE of
ROBERT son of
Thomas & Mary Emma Whittaker
of Hague Bar
who died April 23rd 1888 in his 81st (?) year
Also MARY EMMA wife of Thomas Whittaker
who died ......... 1904? in her 61st? year
Also JOSEPH their son who died ..... 1905? in his 31st? year
Also the above THOMAS WHITTAKER
who died July ? 1910 in his 7.. year
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To the memory of
Thomas Whitaker of Disley who died November 5th 1837 in the 61st year of his age.
Also Margaret his wife who died October 12th 1849 aged 68 years
David son Thomas and Margaret Whitaker who died May 2nd 1819 aged 3 months
Also Samuel their son who died December 15th 1826 aged 23 years
Also Thomas their son died April 16th 1872 aged 62 years.
Also John their son who died October 23rd 1872 aged 59 years
Also Martha their daughter who died October 24th 1886 aged 81 years.
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Harry
son of Fredrick & Alice Whittaker of Stoneridge
who died Dec 5th 1905 aged 2 years
Suffer the little children to come unto me For of such is the kingdom of God St. Mark 10 14
Also the above
Frederick Whittaker
died July 20th 1934 aged 82 years
Alice, the dearly loved wife of the above
Frederick Whittaker
died July 26th 1930 in her 77th year
also D. Ronald Oliver of Buxton
died January 15th 1941 aged 6 weeks
also S. Hilda Whittaker
died April 25th 1960 aged 77 years
also Minnie Whittaker M.B.E.
died Dec 18th 1961 aged 71 years
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In Loving memory of
Gilbert Whittaker died October 4th 1946 aged 76 years
Also Sarah the beloved wife of Gilbert who died Spetember 10th 1944 in her 73rd year
Also Gilbert their son died in infancy
Fred Cope their grandson died in infancy
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In Loving Memory of
Emma the beloved wife of John Whitaker died August 13th 1930 aged 85 years
Also John Whitaker died December 23rd 1930 aged 81 years
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In Loving Memory of HERBERT WRIGHT Of Dryhurst Terrace, Disley, Who entered into rest October 30th 1926, In his 50th Year, And was interred at St. Mary's Church, Disley, November 2nd.
In Loving Memory of JANETTA, The beloved daughter of the late JOHN and MARY ANN WRIGHT, of Dryhurst Terrace, Disley, Who entered into rest December 24th, 1923, Aged 64 Years, And was interred at St. Mary's Church, Disley, December 27th.
In Affectionate Remembrance of JOHN WILLIAM WRIGHT, Of No. 2, Woodside Street, Newtown, Who departed this life December 8th, 1916, Aged 56 years, And was interred at St Mary's Church, Disley, December 13th.
In Loving Memory Of SARAH JANE The beloved widow of the late JOHN WILLIAM WRIGHT of Woodside St, Newtown, Who entered into rest October 13th, 1928, Aged 57 years And was interred at St Mary's Church, Disley, October 16th.
"You have watched beside my bed Now I will watch for you And when you reach the golden gate I'll come and lead you through."
"She suffered much, but mumered not We watched her day by day Till God above in tender love Released her from her pain"