Monumental Flatstones
to the Rectors of Redmarley, in the Chancel; & their kinsfolk.
Now covered up & concealed by encaustic tiles JP 64
 

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1.	Near this Place lies interred the Body of Decimus Jacksons late Rector of this Parish, who departed this life November 11th Anno Domini 1674
2.	As also the Body of John Bullock his successor in the said Rectory, who was interred March 23d Anno Dom: 1685 And likewise the Body of Margaret Bullock, Relict of the said Decimus Jacksons and afterwards Wife to the said John Bullock. She was interred July 6th Anno Dom: 1702. And also the Body of Elizabeth Russell sister to the said John Bullock, who was interred March 15th Anno Dom: 1719.
3.	Under this stone lies interred the Body of the Reverend Mr Samuel Birchett, late Rector of this parish, who departed this life October 9th Anno Dom: 1719. He was truly zeallous for ye Church as by Law Established One of the best of Husbands, Fathers, Masters And a sincere Friend to all his neighbours He buryed two children near this Place - Elizabeth who dyed August 12th 1695. And John who dyed August 21st 1704. Here lieth ye Body of Mrs Margaret Birchett Relict of the Revd Mr Samuel Birchett Formerly Rector of this Parish who died Decebr ye 15th 1733 Aged 67.
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4.	Here lieth the Body of Elizabeth the Wife of Thomas Rodd, Rector of this Parish, and Daughter of Samuel Birchett, Clerk, by Margaret his Wife, who died December the 24th Anno Dom: 1728. Aged 29. Also here lieth the Body of the aforesaid Thomas Rodd, Clerk, who died August the 29th Anno Dom: 1730, aged 39.

Mural Tablets in the Chancel.
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5.	Near this place are deposited the remains of Anne the much esteemed and beloved Wife of the Reverend John Morton Rector of this Parish and only Daughter of Robert Devereux Bateson of Bourton on the Hill in the County of Gloucester, Esqr who after a long and painful illness was mercifully released from extreme misery on the 29th day of November 1785 in the 59th year of her age - in order to receive the Reward of Virtue and Religion in a blessed and glorious Immortality. In memory of John Morton, Clerk, M.A. Rector of this Parish near 40 years, and a Justice of the Peace for the same. He died March 7th A.D.1789 Aged years. In the exercise of his Pastoral Duties He was diligent and sincere. In the various relations of social life, just, candid, and benevolent. In his private attachments Generous and steady. This humble monument was erected by his nephew John Howe as a small testimony of respect and gratitude A.D: 1792.
6.	Near the Marble lies entombed the body of Frances Howe, wife of the Rev. John Howe, Rector of this Parish. She died in the 28th year of her age Feby 13th A.D.1796. In her character were happily blended the beauties of person & of mind, the elegance of polished manners and the dignity of Christian virtue. In the belief and practice of religion she was constant candid and devout. In the general relations of life liberal and benevolent. In Friendship warm delicate and sincere. In conjugal and domestic life affection was chastised by sentiment, and generosity restrained by Prudence. She was at at once to those her conversation charmed and to those her bounty fed. The tears of a grateful husband have consecrated this perishable monument to virtues that will bloom for ever. To the memory of the Revd John Howe, A.M. Rector of this parish & an active Magistrate. He died Octr 9th 1799. Aged 38 years. Unaffected pitty and true Benevolence marked his character. The uniform discharge of every relating duty acquired him universal love and enabled him in faith, hope, and charity to close a short but well spent life.

Names of Rectors of Redmarley

Samuel Birchet	24 Feb	29 Feb.		9 Oct. 1719.
Thomas* Rodd	24 Feb	29 Feb.	1720	1 Sept. 1730
John Rodd	22 Jan.	2 Feb.	1731	18 March 1744
Samuel Sergeant Curate
John Morton	6 March	21 March	1750	1789
John Howe				9 Oct 1799
James Commeline M.A. Father	13 Feb:	14 Feb:	1800	15 June 1837
James Commeline M.A. Son				3 Feb. 1853.
Edward Henry Niblett		24 Feb	1853
Thomas* Rodd Cler and Elizbeth Birchett were marry’d by Mr Hall of Pendock, February 17th 1719/20.

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