Grave of John Whiteley & Family

Stones Methodist Church, Ripponden

HERE lie interred the Re mains of John Whiteley of Making place in Soyland who departed this Life March 24th 1823 Aged 41 Years.    His day and his Talent are gone, all hurry and tumult is o'er. He now enjoys Virtues Reward on Eternity's heavenly shore.    Also the remains of Elizabeth Wife of the above John Whiteley who departed this Life Aug 11th 1848, Aged 72 Years    Also Sarah, wife of Thomas Whiteley, Nether-Royd, son of the above John Whiteley who departed this Life February 27th 1874 Aged 73 Years    Also the above Thomas Whiteley who departed this Life December 5th 1889 Aged 87 Years