MEMORIAL INSCRIPTIONS OF THE GRAVES IN

ROWS 50 TO 69 AT CHRIST CHURCH TODMORDEN

Transcribed by members of the Todmorden Antiquarian Society

Important Notes

Rows 50 to 57 are covered by an extension to the school. Permission to view these graves must be obtained from the school authorities. The actual inscriptions have not been transcribed. Only the details of those interred are included on this webpage, taken from surviving records. As far as is known there are no available transcriptions.

Row 58 is just inside the perimeter fence at the southern end of the school playground. Many of the stones have been moved.

Row 59 is immediately behind the perimeter fence at the southern end of the school playground. Many stones are broken and illegible.

Some of the graves are in the private area. Permission to view them must be obtained from the occupiers of the church. These are clearly marked.

ROW 50

1.

Catherine Armistead, 47 Stansfield Street, buried 23rd November 1931, aged 92 years .

ROW 50

2.

Harold Allister, 4 Pex Place, buried 8th July 1924 , aged 29 years .

Florence Alice Allister, 9 Myrtle Street, buried 28th January 1961 aged 64 years.

ROW 50

3 and 4  are unmarked graves.

ROW 50

5.

Andrew Dodd, 25 Barker Street, buried 13th September 1923, aged 55 years.

Elizabeth Dodd, 25 Barker Street, buried 9th April 1948 aged 78 years.

ROW 50

6.

Unmarked.

ROW 51

1.

Christina Barker, 15 Watty Terrace, buried 9th November 1922 , aged 70 years .

John Barker, Frith’s House, buried 18th April 1934 , aged 79 years .

ROW 51

2.

John Ireland, 47 Stansfield Street, buried 18th May 1922 aged 60 years.

Ada Ireland, 49 Wellington Road, buried 1st April 1949 aged 87 years .

ROW 51

3.

Nellie Richards, 118 Rochdale Road, buried 9th January 1922 aged 43 years.

John William Richards, 7 Oak Street, buried 20th January 1950 aged 73 years .

ROW 51

4 and 5 are unmarked.

ROW 51

6.

Howard/th? Stansfield, 32 Garden Street. buried 10th June 1921 aged 72 years .

Ann Stansfield, 52 Garden Street, buried 22nd December 1930 aged 78 years.

ROW 51

7.

Unmarked.

ROW 51

8.  War Grave.

Eric Mitchell, Sgt RAF, Stanlea, Sunnyside died at Kinloss, Scotland, 1st May 1943 aged 21 years .

ROW 51

9.

Herbert Cunliffe , buried 1935 aged 38 years .

John Robert Cunliffe, 23 George Street, buried 20th February 1936 aged 65 years .

Betsy Cunliffe, 9 Lineholme Avenue, buried 14th March 1957 aged 87 years .

Jack Uttley, buried 1959 aged 47 years .

Arnold Cunliffe buried 1960 aged 51 years .

ROW 51

10.

Miranda Duggan, buried 1923 aged 67 years .

ROW 52

1.

Elisha Crowther, Salford, buried 24th May 1884, aged 51 years .

Betsy Crowther, Well Street, buried 27th May 1885, aged 23 years.

William Henry Crowther, The Workhouse, buried 19th January 1898, aged 42 years .

Betty Crowther , 6 Well Street, buried 20th February 1903, aged 67 years .

ROW 52

2.

Elizabeth Dixon Smith, Stansfield View, buried 9th May 1931 , aged 68 years .

ROW 52

3.

Catherine Johnson, Littleborough, buried 11th January 1886 , aged 27 years .

John Johnson, 1 Ridge Street, buried 11th October 1893 aged 79 years .

Margaret Moore, Windsor Road, Hebden Bridge, buried 27th November 1895 aged 26 years .

Mary Johnson, 7 Meadow Street, buried 29th December 1904 aged 40 years .

ROW 52

4.

Unmarked.

ROW 52

5.

William Sutcliffe, Blind Lane, buried 17th September 1884 aged 44 years .

Martha Jane Sutcliffe, buried 1930 aged 79 years .

ROW 52

6, 7 and 8 . Unmarked.

ROW 53

1, 2 and 3 . Unmarked.

ROW 53

4.

Jane Stead, 15 Colne Rd. Burnley, buried 12th July 1940 aged 89 years .

ROW 53

5.

Scholfield Collins, Shade, buried 12th March 1884, aged 34years.

Martha Jane Sutcliffe, Rope and Anchor, buried 9th July 1930 aged 79 years .

Winifred Mary Metcalfe, 2 Myrtle Street, buried 9th February 1937 aged 63 years .

Mary Jane Selina Collins, Stansfield View, buried 4th November 1938, aged 86 years .

ROW 53

6.

Llewellyn Pugh, Colne, buried 29th March 1884 aged 33 years .

Emily Pugh, 15 Shelton Street, Colne, buried 25th October 1899 aged 24 years .

Edith Annie Cowgill, 40 Blucher Street, Colne, buried 10th February 1914 aged 27 years .

Sarah Pugh, buried 1918 aged 65 years .

John Pugh 23 Archibald Street, Blackburn, buried 31st December 1922 aged 45 years .

ROW 53

7.

Edward James Sefton, Hanging Ditch, buried 18th August 1867 aged 11 months.

Frederick Samuel Sefton, Hanging Ditch, buried 19th July 1874 aged 1 year.

Norah Margaret Sefton, Hanging Ditch, buried 26th April 1884 aged 5 years.

James Sefton, 8 Prince Street, buried 19th January 1897 aged 53 years .

John Stott 58 Wellington Road, buried 28th December 1906 aged 80 years .

Alice Sefton, 49 Well Lane, buried 27th July 1912 aged 65 years .

ROW 53

8.

Frances Jane Scrivener, 1 Ferney Lee, buried 9th June 1955 aged 64 years .

ROW 53

9.

Marker stone .

RG/NO

ROW 54

1.

 unmarked.

ROW 54

2.

Betsy Cropper, Fox Bank, buried 24th Jan 1883 aged 30 years .

John William Cropper, Willow Bank, buried 15th December 1886 aged 4 years .

David Cropper, 34 Joshua Street, buried 3rd June 1902. aged 51 years .

ROW 54

3.

Squire Dixon, Shade, buried 29th January 1883 aged 6 years .

Betsy Dixon, 38 Ryland Street, Burnley, buried 1st April 1907 aged 68 years .

Robert Dixon, 38 Ryland Street, Burnley, buried 1st April 1907 aged 61 years

ROW 54

4.

Unmarked.

ROW 54

5.

Sarah Hollinrake, Dulesgate, buried 28th May 1883 aged 40 years .

Joseph Hollinrake, 238 Bacup Road, buried 7th January 1920 aged 78 years .

Richard Hollinrake, 3 Pexwood Road, buried 17th July 1941 aged 65 years .

ROW 54

6.

Unmarked.

ROW 54

7.

Henry Whittaker Stott, Patmos, buried 15th October 1883 aged 40 years .

Mary Ann Stott, Patmos, buried 20th October1886 aged 59 years

Rosa Ann Stott, 215 Ealand Road Batley, buried 19th June 1915 aged 65  years .

John Stott, buried 1906 aged 81 years .

ROW 55

1.

John Thomas, North Street, buried 17th October 1882 aged 7 years .

James Thomas,  buried 1902 aged 56 years .

ROW 55

2.

Bridget Falkener, buried 1886 aged 53 years .

ROW 55

3. Marker.

ES

ROW 55

4. Marker.

 WHG.

ROW 55

5.

 Unmarked.

ROW 55

6.

Ada  Ackroyd, buried 1862 aged 1 year.

Agnes Ackroyd, Sowerby Bridge, buried 3rd November 1888 aged 20 months.

Florence Hilda Ackroyd, Sowerby Bridge, buried 15th August 1891 aged 2 years .

Samuel Barker Ackroyd, Carlton Street, buried 10th March 1897 aged 1 year.

Fanny Ackroyd, 9 Orion Place, Sowerby Bridge, buried 13th July 1920 aged 65 years .

Roger Ackroyd, 9 Orion Place Sowerby Bridge, buried 29th July 1930 aged 76 years .

Mary Ackroyd, 9 Orion Place Sowerby Bridge, buried 14th December 1950 aged 72 years .

ROW 55

7.  Marker stone

WS.

ROW 55

8.

Unmarked.

ROW 55

9.

Charles Corbett, Doghouse, buried 28th May 1883 aged 1 year.

William Corbett, Mount Pleasant, buried 28th March 1885 aged 9 months.

Annie Corbett, Mount Pleasant, buried 20th March 1898 aged 37 years .

Edwin Corbett, 8 Carleton Terrace, buried 20th November aged 37 years .

Mary Howells, buried 1900 aged 81 years .

ROW 56

1.

Alice Elizabeth Shackleton, North Street, buried 29th November 1859 aged 19 months.

Mary Shackleton, buried 1882 aged 29 years .

Sally Shackleton, Cobden, buried 25th April 1885 aged 69 years .

Thomas Shackleton ,144 Hollins Road, Walsden, buried 6th May 1909 aged 84 years .

Sarah Ann Shackleton, 16 Mills Street, buried 25th July 1914 aged 59 years

ROW 56

2.

Sam Wood, buried 1882 aged 21 years .

John Greenwood Southwell, 11 Myrtle Street, buried 5th February 1904 aged 62 years

Susannah Southwell, 11 Myrtle Street, buried 15th February 1904 aged 60 years .

John Willie Southwell , 4 Union Street, buried 2nd May 1905 aged 33 years .

Law Southwell, 13 Back Plane Street, buried 28th February 1912 aged 44 years .

ROW 56

3 and 4 unmarked.

ROW 56

5.

Benjamin Crowther, Bank Buildings, buried 2nd September 1882 aged 1 year.

George Crowther, Bank Buildings, buried 20th June 1885  aged 8 months.

John Crowther, 116 Rochdale Road, buried 5 th January 1894 aged 45 years .

Susan Crowther, 32 Wellington Road, buried 22nd March 1912 aged 62 years .

Anne Crowther, 32 Wellington Road, buried 29th December1913 aged 36 years .

Mary Crowther, 32 Wellington Road, buried 18th June 1956 aged 80 years .

ROW 56

6.

unmarked.

ROW 56

7.

John Law, Walsden, buried 19th September 1882 aged 62 years .

Ann Law, Walsden, buried 14th May 1887 aged 62 years .

Thomas Ernest Law, 6 Rough Bank, buried 26th December 1893 aged 5 years .

ROW 56

8 and 9 .

Unmarked.

ROW 57 .

1. Marker stone

J.S.

ROW 57

2, 3, and 4

Unmarked.

ROW 57

5.

William Gouke, Manchester, buried 20th June 1882 aged 38 years .

Charles Gouke, Memorial Nursing Home, Swinton, buried 4th November 1913 aged 62 years .

Lucy Ann Gouke, 8 Clifton Street , Old Trafford, Manchester, buried 21st April 1937 aged 84 years .

ROW 57

6.

 John Arthur Greenwood, buried 1882 aged 2 years .

James Greenwood , 41 Stansfield Road, buried 19th August 1901 aged 65 years .

ROW 57.

7

Unmarked.

ROW 57

8. Marker stone.

W.S.

ROW 57

9.

Unmarked.

ROW 58

1.

Sarah Halstead, buried ?

Susy Halstead, Albert Terrace, buried 17th November1881 aged 41 years .

Tom Halstead, Albert Terrace, buried 27th March 1884 aged 23 years .

Lord Halstead, Vale, buried 21st October 1891 aged 55 years.

Jamie Halstead, 44 Cambridge Street, buried 2nd September 1910 aged 47 years .

ROW 58

2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 unmarked.

ROW 58

7.

Ruth Sutcliffe, 11 Mount Pleasant, buried 11th September 1875 aged 20 months.

Mary Emmeline Sutcliffe, Mount Pleasant, buried 1st February 1882 aged 8 months.

Joseph Sutcliffe, Industrial Street, buried 4th March 1886 aged 47 years .

Ann Sutcliffe, 19 Garden Street, buried 20th June 1900 aged 63 years .

ROW 58

8.

Abraham Dawson, buried 1854 aged 3 years .

Hannah Dawson, Dulesgate , buried 11 March 1882 aged 64 years .

Mary Dawson, Spring Cottage, buried 18th September1884 aged 30 years .

Charles Henry Dixon, 130 Bacup Road, buried 20th August 1896 aged 8 months.

Charles Dawson, buried 1903, aged 78 years .

ROW 58

9. Unmarked.

ROW 59

The gravestones for this row are immediately behind the southern perimeter playground fence, many are broken and illegible.

ROW 59

1. Ornate upright ledger.

In memory of Hannah, relict of the late Edmund Craven of Market Street, Shade,

who died Febry. 4th 1881, aged 56 years .

In memory of Samuel Farrar of Market Street, Shade,

who died November 20th 1884 in the 48th year of his age.

ROW 59

2.

Marker stone.

J. Parker.

ROW 59

3.

Marker stone

W.F.

ROW 59

4. Unmarked.

ROW 59

5. Light grey granite lancet.

This stone has been moved to row 60.

In remembrance of Jane, the wife of Moses Lord of Alma Street, Walsden,

who died June 10th 1885 aged 52 years .

Also Sarah Hannah, daughter of the above who died November 11th 1871 , aged 13 months.

Also of the above named Moses Lord, who died Nov. 21st 1892 , aged 68 years .

Also of Annie, their daughter who died January 11th 1908 , aged 44 years .

Also of Jane, daughter of the above who died August 13th 1939, aged 65 years .

ROW 59

6. Unmarked.

ROW 59

7. Stone face down.

ROW 59

8. Unmarked.

ROW 59

9.

Marker stone

L.A.D.

ROW 59

10. Unmarked.

ROW 60

1. Stone cross on one plinth, completely covered in ivy.

Those interred.

John Edward Wood, 5, York Street, buried 28th December 1892 aged 6 years .

Beatrice Wood, 4, Wellington Road, buried 17th June 1910 aged 25 years .

Sarah Ellen Wood, infant.

Henrietta Wood, Rose STreet, buried 20th September 1880 aged 20 days.

Sarah Jane Wood, 21, Joshua Street, buried 26th July1915 aged 58 years .

Edward Wood 23, Joshua Street, buried 13th July 1923 aged 70 years .

ROW 60

2. This stone is missing.

Those interred,

George Rhodes, Harley Bank, buried 25th September 1880 aged 2 years .

Frank Rhodes, Eagle Street, buried 23rd November 1891 aged 6 months.

Harry Rhodes, 7, Eagle Street, buried 5th August 1891 aged 2 months.

Charles Rhodes 12, Eagle Street, buried 21st January 1936 aged 82 years .

Sarah Rhodes , 84, Oak Avenue, buried 14th May 1940 aged 83 years .

Ruth Annie Beech, buried 1944 aged 63 years .

Charles Beech, buried 1947 aged 65 years .

George F. Rhodes, 331, Manchester Road, Haslingden. Buried 3rd February 1967 aged 77 years .

ROW 60

3. Light grey granite scrolled ledger.

In loving memory of William Henry Atkinson,

Born May 25th 1850, died Feby. 28th 1919.

Also Betty, his wife . Born June 21st 1850, died Dec. 29th 1926.

Also  Lily, their daughter. Born Sept. 28th 1884, died Nov. 30th 1906.

Also Harry, their son. Born March 18th 1874, died July 27th 1896.

Also Sam, their son, Born May 9th 1896, died Oct. 26th 1980.

ROW 60

4. Triple curved upright ledger.

In memory of Thomas Stansfield of Knowlwood, who died December 9th 1847, aged 40 years .

And was interred at St. Mary’s Church , Todmorden.

Also of Betty, his wife , who died November 22nd 1880, aged 68 years .

At Rest.

Also  of George Stansfield, son of the above , who died March 21st 1887 , aged 44 years .

Also of Ann , daughter of the above who died January 12th 1902.aged 68 years .

Also of Greenwood Stansfield son of the above , died 16th June 1902 agd 56 years .

ROW 60

5. Stone lancet, carved with willow and flowers.

In loving memory of John Johnson of Ridge Street, Todmorden

who died December 6th 1880, aged 34 years .

Also of Ruth, his wife , who died August 8th 1889, aged 37 years .

Also of Mary Elizabeth, their daughter , who died Oct. 26th 1879, aged 5 ,months.

Also of Ruth their grand daughter, who died in infancy.

ROW 60

Gravestone number 5 from row 59 has been placed here.

ROW 60

6. This stone is broken and is lying in row 61. Triple curved ledger.

In loving memory of John Denham of Rochdale Road, Bacup,

who died Feby. 4th 1882 , aged 47 years .

Also of Olive, his wife who died Decr, 12th 1880, aged 46 years .

Also of Sam, their son , who died May 23rd 1863 aged 15 months.

Also of Tom, their son, who died Jany. 30th 1866 aged 13 months

Also of Sarah, their daughter, who died Jany. 2nd 1873, aged 12 years.

Also of Annie, their daughter , who died March 7th 1884 aged 15 years .

ROW 60

7.

Marker stone.

M.S.

ROW 60

8. Stone lancet with bible inset.

In loving memory of Mercy Potentier of Pexwood, Todmorden

who died December 20th 1880, aged 65 years .

Also of Young Potentier of Hollins Road, Walsden, who died January 18th 1902 aged 43 years .

Gone but not forgotten.

Also  Susannah, wife of John Potentier of Pexwood Todmorden,

who died February 28th 1908, aged 57 years .

Also of the above John Potentier who died January 2nd 1930 , aged 76 years .

At Rest.

Also of Emma Stansfield, 19, Copperas House Terrace, who died January 15th 1936 aged 85 years .

ROW 60

9. Stone lancet.

In loving memory of Thomas Blakey of Cross Street, Todmorden,

who died Jany. 16th 1885 in his 5th year.

Also of Sarah, his wife, who died August 27th 1902 aged 68 years .

ROW 61

1. Stone fallen, covered with ivy.

Those interred.

Mary Halstead, Union Street, buried 19th March 1870 aged 1 year.

John Sutcliffe Halstead, Cornholme, buried 21st August 1875 , aged 2 years .

Sarah Halstead, Ingbottom, buried 22nd January 1881 aged 42 years .

John Halstead, 6, Wellington Road, buried 16th January 1905 aged 67 years .

ROW 61

2. Stone fallen covered with ivy.

Those interred.

John Frederick Sutcliffe, Harley House, buried 29th August 1881 aged 39 years .

Maria Sutcliffe, 16, Pandrick Road, Liscand , Cheshire, buried 23rd February 1907 aged 66 years .

John Sutcliffe, Vale of Clwyd Sanatorium, buried 20th April 1912 aged 42 years .

ROW 61

3. Lancet covered with ivy, illegible.

Those interred.

James Booth, buried 1885, aged 63 years.

Martha Booth, Garden Street, buried 17th October 1881 aged 53 years .

Grace Booth, 2, Salford, buried 17th June 1896 aged 72 years .

Sarah Ann Pilling, Castle Street, buried 27th June 1914 aged 69 years .

ROW 61

4. Lancet covered with ivy, illegible.

Those interred.

Ellena Sutcliffe, Byrom Street, buried 12th June 1883 aged 25 years .

Margaret Sutcliffe, Harley House, buried 12th December 1838, aged  9 months.

William Albert Sutcliffe, East View, buried 28th April 1919 aged 70 years .

Christiana Susan Sutcliffe, Thornhill, buried 20th June 1942 agd 82 years .

ROW 61

5. Lancet and ledger.

In loving memory of Hannah , wife of Samuel Dawson of Royd, Todmorden,

who died Septr. 15th 1882, aged 59 years .

Also of the above Samuel Dawson , who died Jany. 9th 1890 aged 73 years .

Also of Edith Ellen their granddaughter who died March 25th 1889 in her 2nd year.

Also of Elizabeth, wife of Edwin Dawson of 2, Church Road, Harley Wood,

died January 18th 1934 aged 77 years .

Also of the above named Edwin Dawson who died August 22nd 1936 aged 77 years .

Ever remembered

ROW 61

6. Lancet.

This gravestone has recently been uncovered having been face down for many years.

It is not mentioned in any other surviving records

In memory of Mary the wife of Young Chaffer of Todmorden.

Born April 13th 18-3, died February 2nd 1883.

Also of Mary Jane, their daughter. Born August 21st 1875, died March 17th 1876.

Also of two infants.

Also of Albert, their son. Born July 4th 1879, died May 2nd 1893.

Also of Ethel, their daughter and widow of J. H. Gill  who died January 29th 1913, aged 58 years .

Also of the above named Young Chaffer who died October 10th 1921 , aged 83 years .

ROW 61

7. Fallen lancet.

In memory of Sally, wife of William Greenwood of Queen Street, Todmorden,

who died the 9th of April 1893 in her 78th year.

Also of the above named William Greenwood, who died on the 22nd April 1886 in his 80th year .

For 41 years he was the organist of this church.

Also Charles Greenwood of Vale, who died 25th February1944 aged 80 years .

Also Mary,  his wife , who died 20th July 1944 aged 87 years.

ROW 61

8. Light grey granite cross on three plinths, sidestones.

Front.

To the dearest memory of Emma, beloved wife of Frank Bentley, Wellington Road, Todmorden

and daughter of the aforesaid.

Born Feb.20.1858. Died Nov.20 1901.

Proverbs XXX1 verses 28, 30 31

Also of the above Frank Bentley who died 5th March 1949 aged 87 years .

Left.

Also  of Robert Pickup, Patmos. Born March 24. 1822. Died Dec 25.1883.

Also of Mary Hannah. Born April 18. 1850. Died Dec. 12.1924.

ROW 62

1. Ornamental lancet, completely covered in ivy.

Those interred.

Emily Hiley, died 1878 aged 2 years .

William Cambell Hiley, Pavement, buried 13.th November 1878 aged 2 months.

Mary Jane Hiley, Pavement, buried 18th May 1887 aged 5 years .

John Walter H iley, 22, Rochdale Roed buried 14th December 1904 aged 30 years .

Charles Joseph Hiley, 20 Byrom Street, buried 20th November 1922 aged 79 years .

Mabel Hiley, died 1945 aged 73 years

 Sarah Hiley 1842 to 1909.

Amy Elizabeth Baldwin died 1952 aged 72 years .

ROW 62

2. Fallen lancet.

Those interred.

Mabel Beatrice Pearson, Garden Street, buried 16th October 1878 aged 19 months.

John Pearson J.P., Southport, buried 19th January 1922 aged 76 years.

Mary Ann Pearson, Southport, buried 28th January 1928 aged 83 years .

ROW 62

3. Fallen lancet.

Those interred.

 Sarah Farrar, Shade, buried 23rd November 1878 aged 53 years .

Elizabeth Farrar, 115, Hollins Road, buried 12th May 1911 aged 70 years .

Edmund Farrar, Rochdale, buried 7th February 1912 aged 70 years .

Arthur Farrar, Blackpool, buried 1st December 1933 aged 65 years .

Alice Farrar, Blackpool, buried 19th February 1943 aged 76 years .

ROW 62

4. Fallen lancet.

Those interred.

Sam Farrar, buried 1879 aged 9 years .

Mary Farrar, Roomfield Lane, buried 12th March 1881 aged 1 month.

Edmund Farrar, died 1882 aged 3 years .

Hanry Farrar, Wadsworth Mill, buried 14th September 1883 aged 9 years .

Ernest Farrar, White Lion , Shade, buried 9th July 1884 aged 2 years .

James Farrar, Wadsworth Mill, buried 27th August 1884 aged 37 years .

Mary Alice Farrar,died 1904 aged 56 years .

ROW 62

5 and 6, double grave, ledger. Some parts illegible.

First ledger.

Emma , daughter of Thomas and Esther Fielden Of Dobroyd, Todmorden.

Born July 29th 1877, died Jan. 30th 1879.

John Crossley, their son.

Born March 29th 1873, died November 3rd 1896.

Also of  John Hamer Hollinrake, son in law of the above, died Oct. 25th 1928 , aged 46 years .

Also  Ruth , his wife , died August 10th 1967 aged 88 years .

Also ---- their daughter . born March 1907, died Feb. 1993.

Second ledger.

I.H.S.

The aforenamed Esther Fielden, the beloved wife of Thomas Fielden of Dobroyd Todmorden.

Born January 1st 1837. died April 3rd 1907.

Rest in the Lord.

Also of the above named Thomas Fielden.

Born August 2- 1834, died November 6th 1910.

Also  William Fielden, son of the above, died December 4th 1950 aged 76 years .

Also Ann, his wife , died Sept. 15th 1951 aged 79 .

ROW 62

7. Pink granite lancet with sidestones.

In affectionate remembrance of Mary Ogden of Gauxholme Place,

who departed this life May 23rd 1880 in the 61st year of her age.

Also of John Fielden, Whiteholme Cottage, Carleton, died Dec. 9th 1915.

Also of Jane Fielden , died March 11th 1916, interred at Bron-y Nant Cemetery, Colwyn Bay.

Also of Samuel Fielden, died January 27th 1924 aged 57 years .

ROW 62

8. Lancet with sidestones.

In loving memory of Walter son of Richard and Fanny Crossland,

who died January 5th 1876 aged 6 months.

Also of the above Richard Crossland of Eagle Street, Todmorden

who died August 1st 1880 aged 49 years .

Also of the above Fanny Crossland who died July 17th 1905 aged 68 years .

Also of George Hartley their son in law who died August 19th 1905 aged 36 years.

Also of Mary Hartley wife of the above , died Feby. 5th 1956 aged 84 years .

ROW 62

9. Flat stone/ unmarked ? completely covered with thick moss.

ROW 62

10. Ledger.

In memory of Ann , wife of George Stansfield, Garden Street, Todmorden.

Born March 18th 1817. Died August 2nd 1883.

Also of the above named George Stansfield.

Born July14th 1815. Died July19th 1889

Todmorden Parish Clerk for 25 years . 1861 -1886.

Also of Mary, their daughter

Born October 26th 1853 . died November 21st 1857.

Also of John , their son .

Born March 1st 1846 , died October 5th 1859.

Also of five infants.

The above children are interred at Cross Stone.

1. Gable.

In memory of Mary, wife of the late Samuel Lord of Wellington Road

who died December 29th 1875 aged 73 years .

Also of Kate , daughter of William Thomas and Amanda Butterworth

who died February 5th 1872 aged 5 years .

Also of Mary their daughter who died February 6th 1872 aged 8 years, grand daughter of the above.

Also of Amanda wife of the above named William Thomas Butterworth 

who died March 25th 1921 aged 80.

ROW 63

2. and 3 unmarked, underneath the new pathway.

Pathway

ROW 63

4. Lancet. Inscription barely legible.

In memoriam.

Frank Nuttall of Wellington Road, Todmorden who died Sept. 28th 1882 aged 35 years .

Also of his wife Margaret who died June 17th 1877 aged 24 years

ROW 63

5. Lancet.

In memory of Henry, the son of John and Sarah Lord of Hazelgreave, Dulesgate

who died October 25th 1877 aged 4 years .

Also of Thomas, their son who died June 17th 1882 aged 7 years .

Suffer little children to come unto me.

Also of George Henry their son who died August 2nd 1889 aged 10 months.

Also of Walter their son who died May 5th 1895 aged 11 years .

Also of the above Sarah Lord who died July 30th 1899 aged 52 years .

Also of John Lord, husband of the above , died November 22nd 1915 aged 71 years .

ROW 63

6. Stone face down, no record of those interred.

ROW 63

7. Unmarked.

ROW 63

8. gable, plain.

In memory of Harriot Yates {sic} of Nottingham who died September 15th 1879 aged 73 years .

Also of Elizabeth Jane, wife of Henry Stansfield, died February 25th 1894 aged 46 years .

Also of the above named Henry Stansfield who died November 15th 1910 aged 65 years .

ROW 63

9. Gable, plain.

In memory of William Davies of Rise Lane, Todmorden who died August 15th 1880 aged 68 years .

Also of Sarah, his wife who died July 21st 1889 aged 78 years .

ROW 64

1. Lancet.

In memory of Margaret , wife of Thomas Rigg of Dobroyd, Todmorden

who died December 30th 1874 aged 37 years .

Also of the above named Thomas Rigg who died March 25th 1903 aged 67 years .

Also of Martha , his wife who died November 16th 1909 aged 79 years .

ROW 64

2. Unmarked.

ROW 64

3. Ornate gable.

In memory of Thomas, son of Robert and Betty Law of Dyke Green near Todmorden

who departed this life June 9th 1875 in the 47th year of his age.

Also of Betty, mother of the above Thomas Law who died June 19th 1886 in her 83rd year.

Also of the above named Robert Law who died August 1st 1891 aged 90 years .

ROW 64

4, 5,and 6 unmarked.

Pathway

ROW 64

7. Stone cross on three plinths, sidestones.

In loving memory of William R. Keys, died November 19th 1876 aged 32 years .

Also  Mary wife of the above , died December 22nd 1921 aged 82.

Also  James Jackson their son in law of 387 Halifax Road, died November 22nd 1933 ged 64 years .

Also  Elizabeth wife of the above James Jackson, died April 7th 1938 aged 68 years .

ROW 64

8. Lancet

In loving memory of John Cropper, Fox Bank, Todmorden

who died December 6th 1879 aged 54 years .

Also of Betty his wife who died November 21st 1884 aged 62 years .

Also of Sarah Ann thir daughter who died March 28th 1914 aged 61 years .

ROW 64

9. Marker stone

A.M.J.

ROW 64

10. Marker stone

J.W.R.

ROW 64

11. Unmarked

ROW 65

1. cross on three plinths, sidestones.

In loving memory of Mary Ingham ,

the dearly beloved only child of Frederick and Hannah Woodhead of Todmorden

 Born April 21st 1870. Fell asleep June 1st 1890.

Rest in peace.

Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Also interred,

Frederick Woodhead buried 28.6.1919 aged 67 years .

Hannah Woodhead, buried 19.7.1921 aged 71 years .

ROW 65

2. Lancet with sidestones.

In memory of Ingham Proctor of Stackhills, Todmorden

who died November 26th 1873 aged 57 years .

Also of Robert Proctor, son of the above named, born November 23rd 1846, died May 21st 1881.

Also  of Mary, daughter of the above and wife of William Heap of Millwood

who died February 3rd 1884 aged 53 years ..

Also of Sarah wife of the above Ingham Proctor who died November 15th 1884 aged 50 years .

ROW 65

3. Lancet with sidestones.

In memory of William Whitehead of Crescent, Todmorden

who died January 13th 1874 aged 47 years .

Also of Sarah his beloved wife who died May23rd 1877 aged 54 years .

Also of Charles Edward, son of Othello and Annie Whitehead and grandson of the above,

born December 17th 1894 and died 25th December 1895.

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4. Ornate upright ledger with sidestones

In memory of Mary the beloved wife of Robert Leah of North Street, Todmorden

who died January 9th 1875 aged 68 years .

Also of the above Robert Leah who died August 12th 1875 aged 72 years .

Also of Joseph , son of the above who died June 4th 1888 aged 48 years .

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5. Ornate lancet with sidestones.

Sacred to the memory of Emmanuel Hudson, son of James and Rachel Pickles of Todmorden

who died April 27th 1875 aged 16 years .

Also of the above James Pickles who died October 25th 1877 in his 62nd year

and was interred at St. Michael’s Church , Howarth.

Also of Rachel, wife of the above who died July 24th 1884 in her 67 th year.

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6. Gable.

In memory of Samuel Greenlees, Veterinary Surgeon of Roomfield lane, Todmorden

who died June 2nd 1875 aged 36 years .

In loving memory of Matthew Greenlees, Veterinary Surgeon of Roomfield Lane, Todmorden

who died March 17th 1886 aged 46 years .

Also of James, eldest son of the above Matthew Greenlees who died April 18th 1888 aged 21 years .

Also of Sarah , wife of the above Matthew Greenlees who died October 18th 1904 aged 62 years .

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7. Unmarked.

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8. Marker stone missing, should be marked S.S.

Pathway

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9. Marker stone missing, should be  marked J.D.

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10. Stone broken.

In memory of Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John Taylor of Butcher Hill

who died February 7th 1878 aged 61 years .

Also of the above named John Taylor who died April th 1882 aged 69 years .

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11. Marker stone.

William Howarth.

Also interred,

Andrew Russell, buried 18.9.1918 aged 59 years .

Clarissa Russell, buried 19.1.1938 aged 86 years .

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12. Ornate lancet.

In loving memory of James Kay of Industrial Street, Todmorden

who died September 23rd 1881 aged 46 years .

Also of Ellen, daughter of James and Elizabeth Kay who died April 1st 1880 aged 16 years .

Also of John their son who died April 19th 1901 aged 37 years .

Also of the above named Elizabeth Kay who died December 25th 1908 aged 67 years .

1. Ornate lancet.

In loving memory of Enoch Sandow of Blind Lane, Todmorden

who died August 24th 1873 aged 56 years .

Also of Martha his wife who died December 27th 1896 aged 78 years .

Also Tabitha, daughter of the above named who died May 18th 1900 aged 49 years .

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2. House roof tomb.

In memory of Ann Bancroft of Todmorden who died 6th April 1873 aged 43 years .

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3. Lancet with sidestones.

In memory of Bety Greenbank of Glen View, Todmorden who died October 30th 1875 aged 69 years .

Also  of Elizabeth Greenbank, grand daughter of the above

who died October 11th 1919 aged 74 years .

In memory of Sarah Law, died November 28th 1933 aged 71 years .

Also of Greenbank Law husband of the above Sarah Law

who died September 14th 1939 aged 80 years .

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4. Lancet with sidsetones.

In memory of James Fielden of Patmos, Todmorden who died October 30th 1875 aged 35 years .

Also  of Mary , wife of the above James Fielden, born December 6th 1828 , died March 22nd 1888.

Also of Rachel Clegg wife of William Clegg who died November 11th 1913 aged 73 years .

Also of William Clegg who died March 30th 1922 aged 82 years .

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5. Lancet with sidstones.

In memory of John Orrell of Shade, Todmorden who died November 5th 1844 aged 36 years

and was interred at St. Mary’s.

Also of Mary , his wife who died December 7th 1873 aged 68 years .

Also of Fred, son of Jeffrey and Ann Leek of Shade, grandson of the above

who died October 15th 1875 aged 3 months.

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6. Gable.

Thy will be done.

In loving memory of Susanna, wife of John Barker of 20, Wellington Road,

died April 11th 1885 aged 41 years .

Also  the following children of the above.

Maria died October 31st 1874 aged 2 years and 10 months.

Susy, died December 28th 1875 aged 2 years 9 months.

Herbert William died June 15th 1884 aged 9 months.

Also  Charles Joseph son of John and Mary Barker died March 29th 1888 aged 9 months.

Also  Betsy their daughter  died February 10th 1898 aged 5 years .

Also  Jane their daughter died August 20th 1911 aged 22 years .

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7. Lancet with sidestones.

In memory of Sarah Stansfield of Robinwood House who died November 30th 1875 aged 61 years .

Also of Jane Law ,sister of the above who died November 4th 1903 aged 71 years .

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8. Marker stone.

E.B.

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9. Lancet with sidestones.

In affectionate remembrance of Samuel Schofield , Surgeon , of Roomfield House, Todmorden

who died February 21st 1877 in the 57th year of his age.

Also of Martha , relict of the above

who died at Batley on the eighth day of October 1877 aged 41 years .

Also  Susan , sister of the above Samuel Schofield who died March 1st 1886 in her 77th year.

Also in loving m emory of John Marshall , died November 25th 1958 aged 73 years .

Also  Alice his beloved wife , died April 17th 1964 aged 81 years .

In loving memory of Mary Ann Alletson died 1st February 2000 aged 83 years .

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10. Marker stone.

W.D.

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11. Gable.

In loving memory of Eva , daughter of Fred and Rachel Davis of George Street, Todmorden

who died March 21st 1878 aged 6 months.

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!2.  Unmarked.

Pathway.

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13. Gable.

In affectionate remembrance of John Richard, son of John and Mary Ellen Hoyle of Victoria Road who died April 16th 1878 aged 1 year and 11 months.

Also  the above named John Hoyle who died January 19th 1882 aged 43 years .

Also of Mary Ellen wife of the above John Hoyle who died September 27th 1883 aged 44 years .

Also of Maggie, daughter of Thomas and Mary Alice Hoyle

who died October 7th 1892 aged 11 months.

Also of the above Thomas Hoyle who died December 4th 1892 aged 29 years .

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14. Low gable.

Isaac Button died January 29th 1884 aged 61 years .

Also  J.R. Button died July 8th 1886.

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Anyone wishing to view the first three graves must obtain permission from the owner of the property, they are in private ground.

1. Ornate gable -  PRIVATE AREA

In memory of the beloved children of William and Julia Ann Stansfield of Wellington Road.

Agnes Ann who died March 1st 1872 aged 5 months.

Sidney Harry who died February 23rd 1875 aged 6 months.

Also  of Herman Albert Rohrer their beloved grandson who died December 26th 1892 aged 5 months.

Also of the above named William Stansfield who died December 23rd 1895 aged 65 years .

Also of the above named Julia Ann Stansfield who died May 21st 1911 aged 81 years .

Also Julia R. Meaghan daughter of the above died December 2nd 1940 aged 69.

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2. Ornate gable  -  PRIVATE AREA

Sacred to the memory of Mary, relict of the late William Stansfield of Cobden, Todmorden

who died July 19th 1871 aged 65 years .

Also of Harry Shepherd , son in law of the above, born November 2nd 1816, died September 11th 1888.

Also  Molly wife of the above named Henry Shepherd who died February 29th 1896 aged 68 years .

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3. Ornate gable  -  PRIVATE AREA

In memory of James Law of Lineholme who died January 15th 1871 aged 81 years .

Also of Grace his wife who died September 25th 1871 aged 85 years .

Also of Othello Holden of Lineholme who died February 29th 1892 aged 34 years .

Also of Charles Richard Holden son of the above who died July 12th 1918 aged 38 years .

Also of Frank Holden , son of the above

killed in action at Wancourt, France July 19th 1917 aged 32 years .

Fence.

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4. Unmarked.

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5. Gable with carving of tomb and willow.

In remembrance of Joseph Hopkins of Todmorden who died April 12th 1872 aged 42 years .

Also of John Battersby, his son, who died May 20th 1862 aged 4 years .

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6. Unmarked.

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7. Gable.

In memory of William, son of James and Mary Fielden of Rochdale late of Black Bull, Gauxholme

who died February 5th 1874 aged 28 years .

Also of the above named James Fielden who died February 17th 1881 aged 73 years .

Also of the above named Mary Fielden who died October 15th 1889 aged 76 years .

Also of Thomas , son of the above who died April 30th 1918 aged 62 years .

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8. Marker stone.

J.F.

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9. Lancet.

In remembrance of Sally the wife of of John Leek of Little Knowl Terrace

who died July 2nd 1876 aged 55 years .

Also of James son of the above who died May 5th 1891 aged 12 years .

Also of the above John Leekwho died December 13th 1897 aged 52 years .

Also of Sarah his wife who died December 11th 1897 aged 61 years .

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10. Unmarked.

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11. Stone in bad condition, obscured by tree. Gable

In memory of Helliwell Horsfall who died November 1876.

Also Elizabeth Horsfall sister of the above died April ------------ aged 63.

Also interred,

Annie Hirst aged 45 years .

Sarah Ann Horsfall aged 78 years .

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12 and 13 unmarked.

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14. Marker stone.

J.H.

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15. Small cross on two plinths.

I.H.S.

Thomas Rupert Dewhirst, born November 5th 1879, died December 4th 1879.

Also of Mary , relict of Thomas Weatherill, late of Todmorden,

born June 25th 1898, died January 19th 1893.

Also of Joseph Dewhirst, born December 10th 1880, died August 12th 1888.

In loving memory of William Eveline Dewhist, born July 5th 1878, died April 5th 1894

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Anyone wishing to view the first four graves must obtain permission from the owner of the property, as they are in privete grounds.

1 and 2 are unmarked.  PRIVATE AREA

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3. Gable stone.  PRIVATE AREA

In memory of James Butterworth of York Street, Todmorden who died March 31st 1868 aged 60 years .

Also of Susan, relict of the above who died May 25th 1879 aged 77 years .

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4. Unmarked.  PRIVATE AREA

Fence.

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5. Gable stone .

In memory of George, son of Thomas and Sarah Scholfield of Blind Lane

who died March 19th 1871 aged 7 weeks.

Also of George Henry, their son born February 19th 1878, died February 16th 1897.

Also an infant grandchild.

Also of the above named Thomas Scholfield of Joshua Street, Todmorden,

born October 19th 1841, died September 18th 1907.

In hope and love.

Also of Sarah his wife, born April 6th 1843 , died July 3rd 1928.

At rest.

Also of Susan Alice, their daughter , born December 11th 1883 and died December 11th 1952.

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6. Ornate lancet.

In Christ we trust.

Affectionate Remembrance of Barker Stansfield , born May 12th 1848 and died July 11th 1876.

Also  of Elizabeth relict of the above who died December 17th 1879 aged 37 years.

Also of Sarah Scholfield of 16 Garden Street, Todmorden who died April 24th 1965 aged 83 years .

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7. Gable.

In memory of Sam the beloved son of William Henry and Grace Greenwood of Water Bridge, Shade who died March 10th 1873 aged 6 months.

Also of the above named Grace Greenwood who died January 1st 1896 aged 49 years .

Also of Fred their son who died December 22nd 1898 aged 14 years .

Also of the above named William Henry Greenwood who died August 1st 1914 aged 64 years .

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8. Low ornate ledger with sidestones

In loving memory of Joseph Sonley, Cardinal Street, Burnley, died August 13th 1927 aged 83 years .

Also of Betsy, his wife , died August 8th 1878 aged 39 years.

Also  Mary Ann his wife , died July 19th 1921 aged 83 years.

Forever with the Lord.

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9. Marker stone.

J.L.

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10 and 11 unmarked.  (Grave number 10 did have some sidestones.)

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12. Ornate lancet.

In memory of Joseph Charlton of Dobroyd Lodge, Todmorden

who died January 16th 1877 in the 54th year of his age.

Also of Mary his beloved wife who died June 6th 1877 in the 53rd year of her age.

Also of Mary Elizabeth their daughter who died September 11th 1877 aged 21 years .

Also of Ruth their daughter and wife of Charles Spencer who died January 3rd 1908 aged 48 years .

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13. Marker stone 

J.H.

Pathway

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14. Unmarked.

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15. Marker stone.

E.S.

{ this has been moved to an unknown place}

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16 and 17 unmarked.

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The first ten graves are in private property, permission must be obtained from the owner in order  to view them.

1. Ornate gable.  PRIVATE AREA

Affectionate remembrance of Robert Crossley of Todmorden who died Novr. 12th 1881 aged 63 years .

Also of Ann wife of the above who died June 4th 1877 aged 57 years .

Also of Alice their daughter who died Jany. 11th 1863 aged 20 years.

Also of Thomas their son who died July 17th 1857 aged 10 years .

Also of James their son who died Jany. 31st 1858 aged 14 months.

Also of Hannah their daughter who died Decr. 14th 1862 aged 3 years .

Also of Alice Hannah daughter of the above Alice Crossley who died May 24th 1863 aged 5 months.

Also of Mary their daughter who died 18th January 1886 aged 34 years

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2. Unmarked. PRIVATE AREA

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3. Ornate gable  -  PRIVATE AREA

In memory of Betty the wife of John Stansfield of Carr Barn, who died August 28th 1862, aged 65 years

Also of the said John Stansfield of Carr Barn who died May 3rd 1866 aged 71 years .

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4. Double spaced grave, two flat ledgers -  PRIVATE AREA

Sacred to the memory of William Barker of Barewise Mill who died July 31st 1862 aged 64 years .

Also of Peter Barker, son of the above who died Dec. 17th 1863 , aged 21 years .

Also of Ormerod Barker son of the above who died March 31st 1871 aged 35 years .

Also of Sally Barker wife of the aboveW illiam Barker who died March 27th 1879 aged 77 years .

Also of Ann their daughter

who died at 6, Adelaide Street, Todmorden, the 24th February 1916 in her 80th year.

Also of Sarah Barker their last surviving daughter who died the 24th July 1919 in her 90th year

Also of John Barker of Ashenhurst who died Novr. 23rd 1868 aged 41 years.

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5. Plain gable  -  PRIVATE AREA

This gravestone has  recently been discovered.  The details are not in any another surviving records

In memory of Ellen the relict of Samuel Sutcliffe of York Street. Todmorden,

who died March 14th 1866 aged 58 years .

Also of the above Samuel Sutcliffe who died at Blackpool, October 6th 1876 aged 72 years .

Also of James son of John and Grace Sutcliffe of Patmos , Todmorden

who died April 23rd 1884 aged33 years .

Also of the above John Sutcliffe, who died September 4th 1895 aged 78 years .

Also of the above named Grace Sutcliffe who died November 5th 1902 aged 78 years .

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6. Triangular topped ledger  -  PRIVATE AREA

In memory of Ann, the beloved wife of Edward Lord,of Dale Street, Todmorden

who died Decr. 3rd 1870 aged 37 years .

Ann, infant daughter  who died Augt. 3rd 1854.

Charles who died May 14th 1862 aged 11 months.

Frank who died Octr. 10th 1871 aged 10 months.

Martha who died Jany. 19th1874 aged 7 years .

Also of the above Edward Lord. Born June 6th 1839. Died September 24th 1885.

Also of Sarah Ann , his wife .

Born March 4th 1830. Died December 17th 1898.

Interred at Blackpool Cemetery

Also of Robert Lord , son of Edward and Ann Lord.

Born February 20th 1859. Died April 26th 1909.

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7. Lancet  -  PRIVATE AREA

In loving memory of Robert, son of Josiah and Ann Lord of Dale Street, Todmorden ,

who died Augt. 17th 1857 in the 22nd year of his age

Also of the above Josiah Lord of York Place, who died May 11th 1875 in the 68th year of his age.

Also of Ann  wife, of the above Josiah Lord who died April 18th 1883 aged 75 years

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8. Lancet  -  PRIVATE AREA

Scared to the memory o f Elizabeth  the wife of James Lord of Market Place, Todmorden

who died October 2nd 1867 aged 56 years .

Also of the above James Lord who died March 26th 1869 aged 78 years .

Also of Rebecca Sutcliffe of Patmos, who died April 2nd 1887 in her 70th year.

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9. Gable  -  PRIVATE AREA

In memory of Joseph Sutcliffe of Butcher Hill who died February 28th 1870 aged 52 years .

Also of Sarah, his wife who died May 12th 1889 aged 74 years .

Thy will be done.

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10. Gable  -  PRIVATE AREA

In memory of Mary, wife of Greenwood Marshall of Lineholme, who died July 12th 1872 aged 34 years

Also of Florence, beloved daughter of Greenwood and Ann Marshall of Cambridge Street

who died May 26th 1898 aged 10 years .

Also of Ann his wife , who died January 26th 1906 aged 57 years .

Also of the above Greenwood Marshall who died Decr. 21st 1907 aged 71 years .

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11. Unmarked.

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12. Marker stone

B.A.

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13. Lancet with sidestones.

In memory of Grace, daughter of Thomas and Maria Dawson of Dulesgate,

who died December 29th 1875 aged 58 years .

Also of the above named  Maria Dawson who died September 26th 1878 in her 77th year.

Also the above named Thomas Dawson who died April 5th 1881 in his 82nd year.

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14. Lancet.

In affectionate remembrance of Maria the beloved wife of William Thomas Heyworth

of Prince Street, Todmorden , who died May 8th 1875 aged 31 years .

Also of Eveline, daughter of William Thomas and Isobella Heyworth of Lomax Street, Rochdale

who died July 21st 1886 aged 10 weeks.

Also of William the beloved son of the above

who died September 11th 1887 aged 5 years and 5 months.

Also of the above Isabella Heyworth who died November 22nd 1907 aged 56 years .

Also of the above William Thomas Heyworth  who died April 29th 1908 aged 66 years .

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15. Lancet.

In memory of Jessie, daughter  of Richard and Caroline Stansfield of Stones

who died June 5th 1878 aged 3 years and 2 months.

Also of Ada , their daughter who died June 15th 1878 aged 1 year and 5 months.

Also of Kate , their daughter and wife of Thomas Spencer Ogden of Quarry Cottages,

who died August 16th 1911 aged 27 years.

Also of the above named Richard Stansfield who died September 1st 1917 aged 72 years .

Also of Caroline , his wife who died July 26th 1918 aged 69 years .

At rest.

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16. Marker stone .

C.M.P.

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17. Unmarked.

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18. Marker stone.

M.G.L.

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19. Marker stone.

C.S.

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20. Unmarked.