Tuesday 19 April 2011

graveyard inscriptions from Kent

MI's in kent
Churchyard Inscriptions
~ source Kent archaeology.org

Luddesdown Churchyard
1. Joanna daughter of Robert and Elizabeth WELLER died June16 1714 aged 12 years

2. Elizabeth daughter of Robert and Eliza WELLER of this parish died 6 July 1714 aged 19 years


10. Robert WELLER of this parish died 24th May 1736 aged 75 years. Left issue one son and one daughter Thomas and Mary. Also Elizabeth his wife died 9th September 1737 aged 73 years

12. Sarah wife of Thomas WELLER of this parish died June 6th 1726 in her 27th year

34. Susanna wife of G – o: (George?) WELLER of this parish died January 28th 1747 aged 75 years

Wilmington Churchyard
29. A.M. Weller 1858; M.A. Weller 1864.

32. Phillis wife of John Flewin of this parish died 25.6.1866 aged 76. John Flewin died 18.12.1867 aged 81. Also 2 of their grandchildren; Thomas Weller died 4.4.1865 aged 16 and John Weller died 21.6.1869 aged 12.

104. William Weller of this parish died 23.1.1868 aged 77. Ann his wife died 17.11.1879 aged 87. Also the following children; Ann died 13.2.1820 aged 1 year, William died 19.4.1837 aged 2 years and John died 24.6.1837 aged 16.

106. J. Weller 1837. ? footstone to No.104 above..

114. Mrs Ann Weller wife of Mr John Weller died 21.11.1808 aged 57. Also Mr John Weller died 14.9.1833 aged 77.

Ebony Churchyard
4. (Head in iron rails) Stephen WELLER died 1 April 1902 aged 73.

5. (Head in rails) Harry, 3rd son of Stephen and Alice WELLER of Tenterden died 24 June 1887 aged 24. Alice Weller died 19 February 1890 aged 23.

Stone in Oxney churchyard
73. John WELLER died 31 December 1873 aged 64. Elizabeth W Weller daughter of above died 17 March 1873 in 18th year. Sally N Weller daughter of above died 17 December 1878 in 19th year. Continued on back. Jane wife of aforesaid John WELLER died 24 October 1895 in 77th year. William their son died in North America 16 December 1883 in 41st year.

Lewisham
21. [538] Monument – a cross – on the west side of pedestal: To the loved memory of Captain Charles WELLER | who went to his rest 24 March 1866 | aged 84 years. | He was many years in the maritime | service of the Hon East India Company | and for nearly thirty years | an elder brother | of the Trinity House London. | Ye shall go out with joy and be led forth in peace. Isaiah V 12 On the south side of the pedestal: Also | to the loved memory | of Maria wife of Captain Charles Weller | who entered into rest April the third 1870 | in her 83rd year. | Blessed are the poor pure? in heart For they shall see God Matthew V 8
   [Captain Weller is included in the book by Anthony Farrington "A Biographical Index of East India Company Maritime Service Officers, 1600-1834" (The British Library, 1999).  The Court Minutes of Trinity House at the Guildhall Library state that he was admitted as a Younger Brother of Trinity House on 3 June 1824 when he was the captain of the "Albion" in the East India trade. Elected as an Elder Brother in 1834, by when he would have ended his sea-going career, he asked to be removed from the list of Elder Brethren in December 1863. from Roger Owen 23-08-2008]

Rolvenden
78. (Altar Tomb) In memory of Alexander WELLER of Rolvenden who died 1671 and his wife Joan. His sons Alexander, John and Richard and also of Tobias (son of Alexander last mentioned) who died 1689. Near this stone is also interred Captain John Weller Royal Navy son of Tobias who died 1752 aged 61. Likewise his son Admiral John Weller who died 1772 aged 51. Brother of Captain Nicholas Weller who died in the East Indies also in 1793 aged 67 Catharine widow of the above Nicholas daughter of the Right Reverend Charles CARR, Bishop of Killaloe in Ireland and William her son who died 1791 aged 22. In memory also of Lieutenant Colonel Francis Weller, second son of the above named Nicholas Weller who died on 22 January 1837 at Glasgow N.B. aged 73 years, of Rosamond his wife who died on the 1st November 1831 at Tonbridge Wells and of William their son a midshipman in the Royal Navy who died on the 22nd August 1824 off the coast of Africa in the 26th year of his age. [On North side] In memory of the eldest daughter of Nicholas Weller before mentioned who died in 1824, her husband Lieutenant Colonel Eidingtoun of Gargannock House, Stirling, N.B. who died in 1800 and of their son James Eidingtoun who died November 12 1837 at Duagh House, Listowel County Kerry, Ireland.

79. (Altar Tomb) Shield of Arms. Quarterly 1 and 4: Two chevrons between 3 roses 2 and 3 , on a bend eugrailed 3 martlets, Crest a greyhounds head erased holding in the mouth a rose slipped. To Robert WELLER of Kingsgate House, Rolvenden, died 11 May 1839 aged 75. Miss Mary Weller, spinster sister of above, died at Kingsgate House 2 December 1849 aged 81.

80. Three flat stones. C.W. – W.W. – J.W.

81. A cross. Christian Jane wife of Major T.M.M. WELLER and daughter of the late John BAIRD Esquire Justice of the Peace Lanarkshire, died 29 October 1866. Erected by her husband.

82. Daniel WELLER son of Richard Weller and grandson of Alexander Weller of Kingsgate in Rolvenden, died 30 June 1762 aged 79.

83. Thomas Montague Marlin WELLER, Justice of the Peace of Kingsgate in this parish, Lord of the Manor of Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells and formerly Lieutenant Colonel West Kent Light Infantry Militia Born 11 October 1803, died 15 April 1888. Mary Anne wife of Thomas Montague Marlin Weller and daughter of the late James SWORD of Westhorn Lanarkshire Born 9 July 1818 died 15 August 1899.

366. Quarterly 1 & 4 sa. 2 chevrons between 3 roses arg (Weller) 2 & 3 az on a chevron euprailed or 3 martlets gu. Crest a greyhounds head erased , holding a rose slipped gu leaves rest. motto ‘Steady’.

express & Ashford (???) newspaper cutting
After his resignation of the vicarage of Tenterden, the Rev. J.R. Coombe lived for many years at Sparkeswood, a house he had inherited through his wife on the death of Admiral John Henry, R.N., an old resident in the parish since 1760. Admiral Henry was allied by marriage to the very old Rolvendon family, of Weller, of Kingsgate. Mrs. Baker had been laid aside by illness for a considerable number of years, but there are many who will remember her unfailing acts of kindness in cases of need. The interment took place on Tuesday, in the family grave at Brighton, the service being taken by the Rev. H. Percival Smith, M.A., of High Halden, a former vicar of Rolvenden. In addition to the tokens from the family very beautiful wreaths were received from the Rolvenden Parish Council, Rolvenden V.A.D. detachment and the household and garden staff.

Pluckley
204.  William WELLER, 28th February 1876 aged 85. Mary Weller, 26th November 1857 aged 60. Richard Weller, 20th January 1853 aged 25. Jane Weller, 20th March 1854 aged 20. Amy Weller, 18th October 1855 aged 15.

Ifield, Kent

26.       Mr William Elliott died 3.12.1827 aged 61. Charlotte, daughter of the above and wife of John Weller died 19.9.1839 aged 28. Elizabeth wife of the above Mr William Elliott died 21.4.1855 aged 81.
Ash-next-Ridley
87. Mrs Elizabeth WELLER relict of Mr James Weller of Riverhead, maltster, died 12 November 1836 aged 74.

Lamberhurst
399. Abigail wife of Daniel WELLER, 20th March 1791 aged 61. ………l Weller……1799 [ivy].

Horton Kirby
55. Henry WELLER of this parish died 16 November 1771 aged 63.

Tenterden
13. John WELLER died April, 1829, aged 84 (buried 7th April, 1829, aged 84).

380. James WELLER, died 5th May, 1887, aged 92. Hepzibeth, youngest daughter of Mr. James Weller died 26th June, 1873, after a long and painful illness.

492. Arms. A chevron between 3 lion’s jambs. Crest. Out of an embattled crown a demi stag:- Here lyeth the body of Robert Austin, gent of this parish, the ………..d son of John Austin of Broadford in Horsemonden, Gent, ……....Elizabeth the daughter of Thomas WELLER of Tunbridge, gent, ………….d of the smallpox, January ye 27th, 1727, ……….d in ye 25th year of his age ……….. monument was placed here …….. gratefull memorial of him ……… his five surviving brothers and one sister [partly under pews].

Orlestone
28. Mary wife of James WELLER of Tenterden died 8 April 1895 aged 86.

Horsmonden

267. West End of Nave [sketch of a Coat of arms: 3 lions 1 jambes (i.e. Irions forelegs) John AUSTIN of Grove - - - - - [-hurst – JGS] and John his son of -------------- The father died July the ---- Aet 76 marryed Jane -------r of ATKINS of Brightling. Com------ (probably Comitatus Sussexia) who died March the 2 1628 ------- 2 sons John aforesaid & [who] died young & 3 daughters ------ marryed to Stephen STRINGER ------ Gentleman, Ellen to Edward OSBORN ----out issue & Ann to John HOLMAN of Tenterden Gentleman. ---- Son died September the 21 1704 Issue by Elizabeth his ----- daughter of Thomas WELLER Tonbridge Gentleman 6 sons & one --------er viz John, Francis, --------- William, Robert Stephen, --------- & Elizabeth

Bromley, Kent

236. Jane, wife of William WELLER, Daughter of John and Jane WALDRON, of this parish. Died December the 22nd 173-/ in the --/year of her age.

551. Timothy WELLER, late of this parish, died 29 November 1822, aged 46. Also Sarah Emma Weller, daughter of the above, died 31 October 1814, aged 2 years 5 weeks. This tablet inscribed by her children to the memory of Elizabeth FUZZEY, relict of the above Timothy Weller and late wife of James Fuzzey of Lewisham, died 24 October 1829, aged 51.

552. John WELLER, formerly of this parish and late of Deptford, died 27 July 1825, aged 76. Also Elizabeth, wife of the above, died 28 October 1776, aged 27.

553. Susanna Weller, late of Croydon, died 9 July 1820, aged 18.

554. Henry WELLER, late of Croydon, died 25 December 1823, aged 59. Also Elizabeth, wife of the above, died 6 October 1833, aged 69.

555. Charles, son of John and Elizabeth WELLER of Croydon, died 21 February 1820, aged 1 year and 11 months. Also Henry, who died in infancy. Also John WELLER, father of above, died 21 November …./in his 80th year.

556. Elizabeth, wife of John WELLER of Croydon, died 8 October 1834, in her 64th year. Also George John Weller, son of the above, died 14 September 1874, aged 46.


580. Elizabeth, wife of Timothy WELLER of Croydon, died 16 May 1829, in her 27th year. Also Elizabeth, daughter of the above, died 17 June 1837, in her 9th year. Also the above Timothy Weller, died 28 January 1868, aged 71.

St Mary Churchyard, Woolwich
126. Agnes WELLER ……. John Weller ……. Also the above Mr. John Weller who died July 2, 18-3(?) Also John Weller son of above died 31 May 18(3 or 5) aged 11 (?14) years and 2 months.

Charlton near Woolwich
335. JONES (13). In memory of Mrs. Margaretta Maria JONES, the wife of John Jones, Esq., and widow of John Badger WELLER, late of Romford, County Essex, Esquire, by whom she had issue only one child. She died the 19 June, 1777, aged 64 years. This monument was erected by her only child, Dame Jane WILSON, wife of Thomas Spencer Wilson, Bart. Also to the memory of the Hon. Charles Thomas PERCEVAL, first son of the Right Hon. LORD ARDEN. Also Charles Perceval, second son of the Hon. Spencer Perceval. Also John Wilson TREVELYAN and George Thomas Trevelyan, first and second son of John Trevelyan, Esq., all died in infancy. Also Raleigh Trevelyan, third son of John Trevelyan, died 26 of July, 1814, aged 14 years.

372. WILSON (11). In memory of Sir Thomas Spencer WILSON, Bart, a Gentleman of His Majesty’s Forces and Col. of the 50th Regt of Foot. He married Jane, the only child of John Badger WELLER, of Romford, Co. Essex, Esq., by whom he had issue one son and 3 daughters all alive at the time of his decease, viz., Thomas Maryon Wilson, who succeeded to the title, Margaretta Elizabeth, married to Charles George Lord ARDEN, Jane, married to the Hon. Spencer PERCEVAL, and Maria, married to John TREVELYAN, Esq., eldest son of Sir John Trevelyan, of Nettlecombe, Co. Somerset, Bart. He departed this life the 29 August 1798, in the 75th year of his age. This monument was erected by his widow, Dame Jane WILSON. 
   Above is a shield of arms, containing quarterly of 6 pieces: 1 and 6, Wilson; 2, SMYTHE; 3, sable a chevron between 3 bugle horns proper argent on a chief or 3 griffins heads erased of the first GARDINER (?); 4, may be HADDON, as stated by Hasted, but is now too much worn to identify; 5, sable a chief and 5 roundels in saltire or (for BYFIELD); over all on an inescutcheon of pretence the coat of WELLER, i.e., sable 2 chevronelles ermine between 3 roses argent.

480. PERCEVAL
The family of PERCEVAL have had a very long connection with Charlton. In 1766 an Act of Parliament was passed to enable John JONES and Margaretta Maria, his wife, late Margaretta Maria WELLER, to grant a long lease of the Manor, and the Percevals accordingly became tenants, with the result that many of them are buried here, and hence it is that Charlton Church enshrines the mortal remains of that great and celebrated statesman, the Rt. Hon. Spencer Perceval. The connection of the Percevals with Charlton, however, begins much earlier than 1766, for in 1757 Catherine, first wife of the second EARL of EGMONT, was buried here, and from that time onwards many of the Percevals have found a last resting place here, In fact, all the Earls of Egmont and most of their Countesses, and the connection with Charlton seems hardly yet severed, for the sixth Earl and his Countess were buried in Charlton Cemetery in 1874 and 1870 respectively.

St Mary's Churchyard M.I.s, St Mary Cray
83. Thomas Weller, for 18 years parish clerk born 11.7.1818 died 24.5.1876. Sarah Weller his wife died 23.4.1910 aged 91. Interred at Elmers End.
 

172. Mr Thomas Weller the faithful and efficient parish clerk of St Mary Cray for 52 years died 28.12.1860 aged 81. Also Alice his wife died 16.11.1844 aged 64.
 
173. Parnel Weller died 21.3.1836 aged 35. William Weller her husband died 25.6.1875 aged 72.
 
Chevening
102. William WELLER died 6 July 1777 aged 60 years. Hannah his wife died 19 May 1789 aged 69 years. John and William, sons of the above. John died 25 March 1766 aged 10 years. William died 11 November 1766 aged 11 years.

103. Mrs Elizabeth FOREMAN, wife of Mr William Foreman of Seven Oaks and daughter of William and Hannah WELLER of this parish died 10 August 1812 aged 58 years. The above Mr William Foreman died 9 February 1830 aged 74 years.

104. Mr James WELLER of Riverhead in this county, malster, died 5 March 1832 aged 69 years. Ann Weller, sister of the above, of this parish died 29 November 1834 aged 75 years.

Benenden
275. In memory of Elizabeth DURRANT, daughter of the late Alexander WELLER, gent, of Biddenden, who departed this life September 15th 1855 in the 85th year of her age.

Ashford, Kent
16. On Another with this. [A lion passt. betw. 3 cinquefoils (no tinctures)]. Here lies interrd the Body of Catherine WELLER who departed this Life Dec. 25 1719 Aged 55 Years. She was Daughter of Mr Daniel PRITCHARD, Minister of South Harting in the County of Sussex.

Westwell
182. [Westwell War Memorial] To the Glory of God and in memory of the men of this Parish who died in the service of their Country in the Great War 1914-1918.
F.T. ACOTT
G.W. BARNES
F. BENTON 
J. BISHOP 
J. G. BROWN 
F. F. BROWN 
J. H. BUTTON 
W. A. CACKETT 
H. CARPENTER 
E. P. CHAMBERS 
P. J. FIELD 
S. FOREMAN 
S. HAMMOND.
W. HOBDAY
 J.A. HORNE
H. JOY
E. OLIVER
P. PAGE
F. W. ROBERTS
A. J. SINDEN
P. S. UNSTED
E. VANT
E. WEBB
J. E. WELLER
H. A. WOODCOCK

Brasted

101. Susanna wife of Thomas WELLER of this Parish 2 June 1818 aged 77. Also the above who departed this life (sic) 2 May 1834 aged 87.

Penshurst
35. Thomas & George WELLER of this parish died 18 November 1834 suddenly by incautiously descending a well before foul air was expelled Thomas aged 62 years George aged 45 years Also Mary wife of Thomas Weller died 25 April 1835 aged 65 years

153. Henry WELLER died 2 June 1838 aged 46 years also Joseph Millington WELLER son of the above died 31 May 1841 aged 18 years Mary wife of the above Henry Weller died 10 February 1847 aged 50 years

Saturday 16 October 2010

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PROPERTIES IN DORKING AND CAPEL: DEEDS, 1632-1876



Counterpart assignment of lease 1) Mr James Walder 2) Mr George «Weller». Hill House Farm in Capel.29 sept 1821

DORKING CHARITIES: RECORDS, 1661-1957


Apprentice: Eliza Strudwick Master: Messrs Moore & «Weller» Trade: Dressmaking Application form attached

PROPERTIES AND FAMILIES IN SURREY AND ELSEWHERE: COLLECTED DEEDS AND OTHER RECORDS, c.1295-1874


Deed of covenant to produce deeds between Mr Peter Weller and Mr James Chapman relating to property in Capel 23 jun 1804

dorking weller

DORKING AND HORLEY RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND PREDECESSORS INCLUDING DORKING RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND REIGATE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL: RECORDS, 1864-1964


Draft declaration of Richard «Weller», Clerk to Abinger Parish Council, proving resolutions of the parish council 7 may 1898

weller ladbroke

LADBROKE FAMILY OF RANDALLS, LEATHERHEAD: DEEDS AND ESTATE PAPERS, c1695 - 1892

Agreements for and surrenders of building leases granted by James «Weller» Ladbroke for land at Notting Hill, Middx

weller

HEADLEY MANOR: COURT ROLLS, 1586 - 1885

1586-1612

Court roll. 11 membranes. This first roll includes some interesting court leet entries and other memoranda. The election of officers (constables and headboroughs) took place at the view of frankpledge. No clear distinction between the leet, the view of frankpledge and the court baron was made at the time, and the proceedings of the court baron were entered in continuation of the leet entries under the heading 'Modo de Cur'. The day of the week is usually recorded and courts were apparently held on any day of the week. It seems likely that the early courts were copied at some time very late in the reign of Elizabeth and that later ones were added on as they occurred. View of frankpledge and court baron, 6 Oct 28 Eliz: court memoranda include the claiming of a spade worth xl shillings, brought into the manor by an unknown person, by the Lord of the manor; and the imposition of a xii pence fine on tenants who do not keep the fences between the heath and the common field in good repair. View of frankpledge and court baron, 6 Sep 29 Eliz: court entries include presentments of Andrew Thorneden for cutting down an ash and 'heythorne bushes' and of John Colcock for fetching water from a well called Rungwell. The homage also ordered 'all the resiantes of this mannor to kepe their swyne [swine] out of the comon feild from the XVIIIth Oct untill the feild be broken up, uppon payne for every tyme iiis iiiid.' View of frankpledge and court baron, 2 Oct 30 Eliz, held before Thomas Cowper steward: court entries include the presentment of Thomas Stydolfe for not repairing his hedges in Langleys Hatch. View of frankpledge and court baron, 11 Jun 32 Eliz: court entries include the presentment of John Colcock for assaulting John Somer 'vis et armis et de eo extravit sanguinem contra pacem domine Regine'; of Thomas Ringe encroaching and enclosing land; of William Wycker for cutting down an oak; and an order regulating the keeping of ducks and geese on Turnner Pond. View of frankpledge and court baron, 6 Apr 34 Eliz: court entries include the presentments of Margaret, wife of John «Weller», a common scold to be punished 'cum supplicio de le Tumbrell'; and of Thomas Kempsall for theft. Court baron of 22 May 34 Eliz, first court of Richard Weston: entries include presentments of Edward Attwell for a tenement in decay and of John Turny of Mickleham for using the common 'iniuste et sine licentiam'. View of frankpledge and court baron, 25 Apr 35 Eliz: entries include the presentments of Thomas King 'est homo male conversaconis sine gesture' and of Margaret Kitchen for molesting Phillip Barton in church during divine service to the great annoyance of her neighbours. There then follows the text of a court held in 44 Eliz, crossed out, which is copied out again in sequence. View of frankpledge and court baron, 1 Oct 39 Eliz: entries include the presentments of Edward «Weller» for cutting down a yew. Court baron, 12 Dec 40 Eliz. View of frankpledge and court baron, 12 Mar 41 Eliz: entries include presentments for fencing offences. Court baron, 23 Dec 43 Eliz. View of frankpledge and court baron, 16 Apr 44 Eliz: entries include an order imposing penalty for cutting down and selling bracken outside the manor. View of frankpledge and court baron, 28 Sep 1 James, held before Thomas Wicker [?lessee of the manor]. View of frankpledge and Court Baron, 19 Sep 3 James, held before George Duncumbe steward: entries include a presentment for the assault of Richard Sampson ('et ab eodem Ricardo adtunc ibidem traxaverunt sanguinem') and presentment for fences. Court baron, 17 Apr 4 James, held before George Duncumbe steward. Court baron, 20 May 6 James, held before George Duncumbe steward. View of frankpledge and court baron, 28 Sep 8 James. Court baron, 29 Mar 9 James: court entries include presentment of all inhabitants for fences between fields and land called Le Nore and in Le Homefield. View of frankpledge and court baron, 11 Sep 9 James: court entries include presentments for fences and boundaries. View of frankpledge and court baron, 9 Apr 10 James: court entries include a presentment of John Lucas for [?] erecting a gate on the highway to Norwood Green [now Nower Green] leading towards Kingston to the great annoyance of travellers; order for the repair of the gate leading to the lane called Tille Lane in this manor; order controlling the use of the waste for pigs.

WILLIAM BRIGHTWELL SUMNER OF HATCHLANDS, EAST CLANDON: HOUSEHOLD INVENTORY AND BILLS 1775 - 1785


Hackwell and Newmans for rabbits, eels, carp, mackerell, lobsters, also a kitchen knife and kitchen paper To William B Sumner Esq, Total £2 1s Receipted by James «Weller» 2 endorsements by hands (A)( and (C) Paid 11 Jun (Settled with local bills) [Hackwell and Newman have not been found. James «Weller» appears in Leatherhead parish register, 1788-1795. See also 1519/18]

Bill: James Vincent of Guildford, Grocer and Tallow Chandler, dealer in Hops, Oils etc to William Sumner Esq Printed decorated bill-head Red lead 6d Received by I «Weller» (?) Endorsements in hands (A) and (B), paid 30 May 1785