Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerk Project

Memorial Inscriptions at Belmont Congregational
in the Parish of Belmont, Bolton le Moors

Plot: A2 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

'Thy will be done'

In memory of William Foster, son of Benjamin & Betty Foster, late of

Belmont, who died October 18th 1855, aged 18 years

Also Benjamin, their son, who died Dec. 12th 1846, aged 11 months.

Also Benjamin, their son,who died Jan. 10th 1874, aged 26 years.

Also Betty Foster, wife of Benjamin Foster, who died May 19th 1878,

aged 66 yrs.

Also Benjamin Foster, who died March 25th 1880 aged 68 years.

Also Robert Foster who died Janry. 22nd 1886 in his 45th year and was interred at

St James's Church, Taxal, Cheshire.

Also Margaret Foster, who died July 24th 1910 in her 71st year.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: A4 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of James Crook, who died June 2nd 1889, aged 53 years.

Also Margaret, his wife who died May 7th 1882, aged 46 years.

Also of their beloved children, Joshua, James, Joseph, Mary Charlotte, Mary,

Mary Ann, and Elizabeth, who died in their infancy.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: A6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

'Meet me there'

In loving memory of Boreanias, the beloved wife of John Foster, who died

July 24th 1886, aged 50 years,

Also John, the beloved husband of Sarah Eleanor Foster, who died 20th December

1891, aged 56 years.

'Though lost to sight, to memory dear'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: A9 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Thomas Ainsworth, son of Joseph and Jane Ainsworth of

Belmont, died Sept. 5th 1851, aged 6 hours.

Also Henry Ainsworth, died March 14th 1874, in the 80th year of his age.

Also of Joseph Ainsworth, who died January 23rd 1886, aged 70 years.

'Whilst on this earth I did remain'

my latest days were grief and pain,

but now the Lord has thought it best,

to take me to a place of rest.

Also Jane, wife of Joseph Ainsworth, who died March 1st 1896, aged 76 years.

Also Thomas Hornby Ainsworth, who died Nov. 7th 1919, aged 66 years

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: A12 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of John James Andrews, died Nov. 22nd 1945, aged 71 years.

Also Mary Ann, his wife, died April 13th 1942, aged 69 years.

Also John, their son, died March 23rd 1908, aged 8 years.

Alice 21 Dec 1961

Ernest J 30 Sept. 1975

So dearly loved

Notes:

[Alice and Ernest are recorded on a separate crematorium memorial stone]

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: A16 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of Lawrence Halliwell who died Oct. 5th 1884, aged 71 years.

Also of Alice, his beloved wife, who died April 12th 1890, aged 67 years.

John, son

of Lawrence and Alice Halliwell of Longworth who departed

this life April 18th 1843 aged 2 days.

Also John Alexander, their son, who departed this life Sept. 3rd 1856, aged 5 months.

Also Elizabeth Halliwell their daughter, who departed this life Dec. 1st 1858,

in the 17th year of her age.

All you that come my grave to see

as I am now so must you be,

repent in time make no delay, Also Betty,

I in my youth was called away.

Also Betty, the wife of John Taylor, of Pastor Houses Longworth,

who departed this life Feb. 23rd 1862, aged 81 years.

Also William Halliwell their son, who died March 20th 1880, aged 28 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: B1 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Eliza Jane Nuttall who departed this life March 7th 189,1 aged 51 years.

Also Richard Nuttall, beloved husband of the above, formerly of Belmont, who

departed this life August 27th 1897, aged 70 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: B3 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of Edward, son of William and Ann Mellor, of Sharples, who

departed this life January 9th 1853, aged 6 years.

Also Joseph Balshaw, son of John and Elizabeth Balshaw and grandson of the above,

who died Dec. 16th 1883, aged 21 days.

Also Joseph their son who died Febry. 15th 1884

Also Edward their son who died April 4th 1884, aged 1 year and 4 months.

Also William Mellor of Seymoor Rd. Astley Bridge,

born 29th July 1818, died 23rd January 1888.

Also Ann, widow of the above, born 3rd Sept. 1820, died 11th May 1900.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: B5 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Ellen, the beloved wife of John Tunstall of Bolton,

who departed this life August 3rd 1864, aged 28 years.

Also James, their son, died February 22nd 1865, aged 7 months.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: B6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of James the son of Thomas and Ann Dickinson of Belmont,

who died Jany. 13th 1849, aged 5 years.

Also Emma, their daughter, who died December 22nd 1856, aged 3 months.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: B8 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Richard Ainsworth, son of John and Mary Ann Harker of Belmont,

who departed this life July 10th 1871, aged 5 months.

Also Ada Ann, their daughter who departed this life

September 20th 1887, aged 2 years and 7 months.

Also John, the beloved husband of Mary Ann Harker,

who departed this life January 12th 1906, aged 71 years.

Also the above Mary Ann Harker who died December 16th 1920, aged 81 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: B10 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

To the memory of Betty Duxbury, born March 14th 1839,

died April 28th 1912, youngest daughter of John Ward, (Belmont)

and beloved wife of Thomas Duxbury, Elkhorn, Manitoba, Canada.

Heroic pioneers in a new land

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: B15 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Robert Walmsley of Higher Pasture Farm Belmont,

died Feb. 8th 1919, aged 76 years.

Also his wife, Sarah, died Feb. 10th 1921, aged 71 years.

Also Alice, their daughter, died Jan. 5th 1895, aged 15 years

Also Ellen, their daughter died Oct. 11th 1889, aged 7 weeks.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: C1 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of John Nuttall, who departed this life

March 12th 1863, aged 73 years.

Also Matty, his wife, who departed this life March 11th 1863, aged 68 years.

Also Rachel, daughter of the above who died

October 30th 1886, aged 67 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: C5 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Treasured memories of a loving husband and father

George Stephenson Rushton, who died Oct. 9th 1947, aged 76 years

Also Mary, beloved wife of above and our loving mother,

who died January 5th 1963, aged 88 years.

Also Joseph and Isabel died in infancy.

In loving memory of Alice S., their dear daughter

and beloved wife of Arthur Lawrence, died 21st March 1961, aged 65 years

Also the above Arthur dear husband of Maud, died 11th May 1968, aged 73 years.

In loving memory of Maud Lawrence 1899-1990.

'In God's keeping'

'Worthy of everlasting love'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: C6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of John Ward, died Jany. 5th 1886, aged 82 years.

Alice, the beloved wife of John Ward of Belmont,

who died July 3rd 1869, in the 64th year of her age.

Ann Ward, the daughter of John and Alice Ward of Belmont,

who died February 7th 1847, aged 5 years.

Also James Ward, died June 17th 1848, aged 7 months.

Also Alice Ward, died June 11th 1855, aged 13 months.

Also Ann Ward, died July 2nd 1855, aged 5 years.

'When the Archangels trumpet doth sound and souls to bodys join,

thousands will wish their lives on earth had been as short as ours.'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: C8 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of John, husband of Ann Holland,

who died 1st Jan 1899, in his 81st year.

'Thy will be done.'

Also Ann Holland, dearly beloved wife of the above,

who died Oct. 13th in her 81st year and was interred Oct. 17th 1906.

'Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.'

Also John their son, who died 4th Jan. 1919, aged 53 years.

And Sarah Alice, his wife, who died 13th July 1908, aged 49 years.

'And God shall wipe away all tears.'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: C10 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In affectionate remembrance of

Sarah Ann, the beloved wife of Samuel Farnworth of Belmont,

whp departed this life, Aug. 26th 1905, aged 45 years.

Also of the above, Samuel Farnworth, who departed this life

July 16th 1931, aged 72 years.

'And now abideth faith , hope, love, these three;

but the greatest of these is love.'

Also Jessie Farnworth, wife of the above, who died July 18th 1936, aged 74 years.

Also Bertha Jane, daughther of S. and S. A. Farnworth

died Dec. 18th 1946, aged 58 years.

'Till the day dawns.'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: C13 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of

John Herbert, dearly loved husband of Bertha Haslam,

died Dec. 29th 1954, aged 76 years.

Also Bertha, beloved wife of the above, died May 24th 1959, aged 79 years.

Also their sons John Stevens and Frank Dewhurst, who died in infancy.

Also Gladys, beloved daughter of the above, died Feb. 4th 1960, aged 43 years.

Also Phyllis, their daughter, died Sept. 22nd 1965, aged 59 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: C14 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of

John Taylor, who died May 16th 1909, aged 68 years.

Also Matilda, his beloved wife, who died March 6th 1913, aged 72 years.

Also Henry their son, who died January 29th 1910, in his 24th year.

'Peace perfect peace.'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: C16 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of our dear parents,

Margaret Ellen, beloved wife of John Thomas Lee,

who died June 16th 1938, aged 65 years.

Also John Thomas, beloved husband of the above,

who died March 14th 1949, aged 78 years.

Also Thomas, their beloved son, who died Jan. 1916, aged 4 years.

Also their dear daughter, Ethel Hornby, and a loving mother,

died Nov 1st 1964, aged 65 years.

'Peacefully sleeping.'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: D1 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of James Haslam of Over Darwen,

who died August 23rd 1866, aged 51 years.

Also Ann, daughter of James and Rachel Haslam,

who died October 1st 1851, aged 13 years.

'Take warning from my sudden call and you for death prepare,

for it will come you know not when, the manner how, nor where.'

Also the above named Rachel, afterwards the wife of Peter Walkden,

who died Sept. 14th 1880, aged 65 years.

Also Rachel Haslam, their daughter,

who died Dec. 13th 1902, aged 49 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: D3 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Martha alice beloved wife of William Berry,

who died Nov. 5th 1924, aged 56 years

Also William Berry, beloved husband of the above,

who died Feb. 24th 1929, aged 61 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: D6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Benjamin, beloved husband of Margaret Annie Kitchin,

who died March 9th 1930, aged 64 years.

Also Margaret Annie, wife of the above,

who died 29th May 1946, aged 76 years.

While the light lasts I shall remember,

And when the darkness falls, I shall not forget

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: D9 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of James Jordan, the beloved husband of

Edith Mary Rushton, died 18th Nov. 1951, aged 75 years.

Also John Rushton, his father, died 4th Oct. 1928, aged 77 years.

Also Ellen Rushton, his mother, died 17 Nov. 1926, aged 72 years.

Too dearly loved to be forgotten

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: D10 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Alfred, dearly beloved husband of Alice Nightingale,

who departed this life Oct. 4th 1917, in his 62nd year.

Also Alice the beloved wife of the above Alfred Nightingale,

who died Dec. 16th 1937, aged 82 years.

'Re-united'

'At Rest'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: D13 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In love we remember Rebecca Trevor, a dear wife

and mother, who died November 16th 1935.

'Love's last gift, remembrance'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: D14 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Hélene Chadbourne, died March 31st 1931.

'Lord into thy hands.'

Also Matthew Henry, her husband, died May 3rd 1951.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: D15 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of my dear sons,

James W. Neal, died Mar 7th 1930, aged 23 years.

Also Tpr. Thomas Neal, killed in action, Aug. 23rd 1944, aged 21 years.

'Till we meet again'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: E3 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Margaret Jane, beloved wife of James Berry,

who died March 5th 1935, aged 52 years.

Also James, beloved husband of above and dear husband of Esther Berry,

who died March 28th 1952, aged 72 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: E6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Treasured memories of John Edmund, dearly loved

husband of Amy Kitchen, who was called to the

higher life, Sept 23rd 1961, aged 61 years.

'Not lost just gone before'

Notes:

[The transcript records the name as being 'Any (sic) Kitchen']

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: E14 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

James Gorton, died 15th April 1938, aged 65 years.

Also Alice his beloved wife, died 3rd April 1954, aged 73 years.

'In remembrance'

Notes:

[A note in the transcript reads 'The headstone is now missing and no inscription survives']

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: E15 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Jemima, the beloved wife of

William Samuel Powell, who died Dec. 9th 1932, aged 79 years.

Also the above William Samuel Powell, .

who died Dec. 14th 1933, aged 76 years.

Also James Powell, their son, killed in action,

May 11th 1916, aged 28 years.

'He giveth his beloved sleep'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: F1 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of Margaret Mellor, wife of

John Mellor of Belmont, who departed this life

on the 8th day of July 1843 and the 59th year of her age.

Also James, son of John and Margaret Mellor of Belmont,

who departed this life the 30th day of March 1841, in the 27th year of his age.

Also Elizabeth, daughter of the above and beloved wife of John Marsden,

who died Sep. 5th 1896, aged 71 years.

Also John Marsden, who died Nov. 20th 1900, aged 63 years.

'My wearied limbs are now at rest,

suffering and pain with me are o'er,

I go to meet my friends whom God hath blessed,

in Heaven where we shall part no more'

'Thy will be done'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: F5 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memoriam, Alexander Hannavelle Le Marchant

born Nov. 6th 1862, died March 31st 1938.

'I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills.'

Also Jessie Whitehead, his beloved wife who died in

Croydon on July 31st 1956, aged 88 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: F8 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Edward Carr Deakin,

born March 25th 1892, died Dec. 6th 1942.

Also Edward, eldest son of the above,

born Sept. 18th 1922, died Feb. 9th 1959.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: F10 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In affectionate remembrance of

Eliza, wife of Edward Deakin of Belmont & Egerton,

born Novr. 14th 1855, died Octr. 11th 1931,

and of Edward Deakin,

born August 29th 1854, died Novr. 28th 1935.

'A token of remembrance from Belmont Congregational Church and Sunday School.'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: F12 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

To the dear memory of Richard Herbert Haworth

died May 24th 1958, aged 69 years,

and his devoted wife, Ethel, (nee Deakin)

died Dec. 2nd 1957, aged 73 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: F14 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Treasured memories of James, beloved husband of Mary Jane Curren,

who died 27th June 1939, aged 71 years.

Also Mary Jane his belove wife who died 26th March 1941, aged 71 years.

'Life's work well done.'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: F15 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of John William, the beloved

husband of Margaret Ward, who departed this life

Aug. 11th 1933, aged 73 years.

Also Margaret his beloved wife, who departed this life April3 0th 1935, aged 72 years.

'Re-united'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: F16 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of the Rev. Joseph Hornby,

who died Janr. 13th 1931, aged 92 years.

Also Margaret, his beloved wife, who died Feby. 14th 1926, aged 91 years

Notes:

[A note in the transcript reads 'Mr Hornby was the first Minister of the Bethel Chapel and Minister of the Congregational Church. He asked to be buried as close to the site of the pulpit in Bethel Chapel as could be managed']

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G1 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of John Bullman of Belmont, who died

Sept. 4th 1861, aged 50 years.

Also Jane his wife, who died Aug. 13th 1868, aged 54 years.

Margaret, daughter of John and Jane Bullman of Belmont,

who died February 4th 1860, aged 7 years.

Also Selinea, their daughter, who died November 20th 1857, aged 15 years.

'Weep not for me I am in rest

with Jesus to be ever blest.

I hope that you must meet me here,

you cannot if you do not prepare.'

Also Lilly, their daughter, who died June 25th 1870, aged 18 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory, Donna Elizabeth

Notes:

[The transcript records 'The inscription is no longer present and there is no sign of a grave']

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Treasured memories of

Edith Marlene Speak born Feb. 16th 1938-died Feb. 3rd 1948

Also Donna Elizabeth Millership died in infancy

Also Donald Speak who died July 6th 1983 aged 71 years.

Also Edith Speak Sept 11 1913-Jan 4 2003

dearly loved mum, mother in law, nan, grt grandma, grt grt grandma

'At rest'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G7 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Terence Rodney Crompton 11.5.40-15.6.44

Also his beloved parents

Harry Crompton 11.11.01-6.6.57

and Zena Crompton 3.10.06-4.4.80

'Re-united'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G9 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Thomas, the beloved husband of

Sarah Jane Harker, died Jan. 4th 1946, aged 81 years.

Also Sarah Jane Harker, died Jan. 15th 1949, aged 81 years.

'At rest'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G10 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Cherished Memories of our dear parents,

John James Holland, died 5th June 1947, aged 73 years.

Also Edith, his beloved wife, died 27th Feb. 1960, aged 80 years.

'In heavenly love abiding.'

Ida Morgan Holland died Oct. 22nd 1979

'Treasured memories'

Also Peter her beloved husband died Sept. 8th 1989

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G12 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Treasured memories of Isaac Rushton, died 23rd February 1954, aged 84 years

And Louise Rushton, died 10th July 1948, aged 77 years.

'In God's keeping'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G13 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of James, the beloved husband of

Annie Miller, who died Oct. 6th 1954, aged 67 years.

Also Annie, his dearly loved wife, who died July 26th 1969, aged 85 years.

Also Harold Miller, who died Aug 24th 1963, aged 53 years.

Also Ellen, his dearly loved wife, who died Oct. 12th 1966.

Also Gwendolyn Miller, who died June 30th 1940, aged 4 years

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandma

Lucy Jones died 20th June 1980 aged 58 years.

Also Joseph, dearly loved husband of Lucy

loving father grandfather and great grandfather

died 9th April 2002 aged 81 years

'Re-united'

In loving memory Carol Marsden 1945-2007

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G15 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of George, the loving husband of

Amy Curren, died 20th August 1957, aged 62 years.

'Loved and remembered always.'

Amy Jane Curran his beloved wife died 21st May 1976 aged 82 years

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: G16 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Edward Hampson Haslam, who

who fell asleep Oct. 1st 1944, aged 81 years.

Also Amy, his beloved wife who fell asleep Jan. 18th 1945, aged 81 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: H9 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Sarah Hannah Lee, the beloved

wife of Albert Lee, who died July 18th 1927, aged 45 years.

Also Jessie, their daughter, who died Dec. 11th 1915, aged 8 months.

'Remembrance'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: H12 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Henry Williams, who died Dec. 29th 1924, aged 72 years.

Betty the beloved wife of Henry Williams, who died Sep. 5th 1906, aged 50 years.

Also Elizabeth, their daughter, who died June 26th 1901, aged 17 years

Alao Betty, their daughter, who died March 17th 1887, aged 14 days.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: H15 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Walter Demas

Blanche

Notes:

[On each side of a small urn. Other evidence suggests that the surname is probably Haslam]

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: J1 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

To the memory of

Richard Harker, who departed this life, July 17th 1892, aged 79 years.

Margaret, wife of Richard Harker, who died Nov. 24th 1870, aged 59 years.

Reign Harker, the son of Richard and Margaret Harker of Belmont,

who died March 21st 1840, aged 2 years and 3 months.

Also James Harker, died April 7th 1845, aged 11 months.

Also Thomas Harker, died March 10th 1848, aged 10 months.

Also Ephraim Harker, died February 19th 1853, aged 3 years and 6 months

Also Sarah Alice Harker, died March 25th 1853, aged 13 months.

Also Edmund, the son of Richard and Margaret Harker,

who departed this life May 7th 1857, aged 17 years and 8 months.

Also Reign Harker, their son, who departed this life October

11th 1866, aged 24 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: J8 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Edmund Ward of Sharples,

who departed this life August 3rd 1842, in the 77th year of his age.

'My flesh shall slumber in the ground

till the last trumpets joyful sound,

then burst the chains with sweet surprise,

and in my saviour's image rise.'

Ellen the wife of Edmund Ward, died April 1st 1854, in the 77th year of her age.

Also Margaret Ward, who died Dec. 23rd 1841, in the 83rd year of her age.

Ellen Ward died November 19th 1848, in the 79th year of her age.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: K4 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memoriam, Thomas Holden, who died Jan. 17th 1886, aged 52 years.

'Thy will be done.'

Also of Margaret, his wife, died Aug. 22nd 1917, aged 85 years.

Also of Ann, their daughter, who died May 28th 1857, aged 9 days.

Also of Mary, their daughter, who died Dec. 8th 1864, aged 3 months.

'Faultless before the presence of his glory'

Also Eleanor Holden, who died March 26th 1929, aged 68 years.

Also Benjamin Holden, brother of the above,

who died July 9th 1880, aged 45 yrs.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: L2 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of James Brownlow, who died Oct. 11th 1904, aged 83 yrs

Also Sarah, his wife, who died Apr. 24th 1897, aged 76 years.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: L6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Affectionate remembrance.

John Isherwood, who died Mar. 13th 1891, aged 70 yrs.

Esther, wife of John Isherwood, who died Nov. 19th 1885, aged 62yrs.

Also John Thomas who died Feb. 2nd 1859, aged 3 yrs.

Also Robert Tingley, their son, who died Oct. 30th 1874, aged 22 yrs.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: M2 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Ada, the beloved wife of

Walter D. Dicker, who died Aug. 23rd 1894, aged 18 years.

Also Walter D. Dicker, who died Apr. 30th 1959, in his 86th year.

'Re-united'

Also Margaret A., his wife, died Oct. 17th 1961, aged 81 years.

Also Margaret, grandchild of the above, who died in infancy.

'Resting'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: M4 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In affectionate memory of Mary Ann Taylor of Over Darwen,

who departed this life Aug. 13th 1882, aged 56 years.

Alice Taylor of Over Darwen, who died Jan. 2nd 1891, aged 61 yrs.

'She lived in faith & fell asleep in Jesus

having nothing to fear & everything to hope.'

Also John, the beloved husband of Ann Taylor,

who died May 18th 1888, aged 50 years.

Also Ann Taylor, wife of the above, who died Dec. 8th 1902, aged 65 years.

'Thy will be done.'

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: M5 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Charles Kershaw, who died Jan. 26th 1906, aged 63 yrs.

Nancy beloved wife of Charles Kershaw,

who departed this life Aug. 17th 1902, aged 58 yrs.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: M6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of James Entwistle of Darwen, who died Dec. 10th 1889, aged 71 yrs.

Also Anne, his wife, who died Nov. 26th 1883, aged 64 yrs.

Also 3 sons & 3 daughters of the above namely,

John, Joseph, James, Alice, Jane Hindle, Amanda,

who are interred in these grounds.

Also Roger, their son, who died July 9th 1933, aged 77 yrs.

Also Minnie, his wife, who died May 24th 1932, aged 70 yrs.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: M7 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Thomas Higham, who died Mar. 12th 1883, aged 47 yrs.

Also James Henry, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Higham of Bolton,

who died Mar 18th 1865, aged 4 yrs, 9 mths.

Also Annie Elizabeth, their daughter, who died Apr. 10th 1865, aged 3 yrs.

Also Elizabeth Annie, their daughter, who died Sept. 11th 1880, aged 9 yrs 4 mnths.

Source:

Turton Local History Society Transcripts

Plot: N2 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Demas Dicker, who died May 3rd 1900, aged 56 yrs.

Also Ellen, beloved wife of the above, who died Dec. 13th 1925, in her 88th year.

'Peace perfect peace.'

Also John, beloved husband of Julietta Brownlow,

who died Mar. 9th 1935, aged 73 years.

'At rest.'

Also Julietta, beloved wife of the above,

who died Feb 5th 1951 aged 89 years

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Plot: N4 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of Esther, beloved wife of James Taylor,

who died Sept. 6th 1888, aged 56 years.

Also of James Taylor, beloved husband of above Esther,

who died Oct. 15th 1889, aged 67 years.

Also Hanora Taylor, who died Mar 3rd 1894, aged 31 years.

Also Nicholas Taylor, who died Sept. 1st 1913, aged 60 years.

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Plot: P6 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of William Faulkner, who died Jan.22 1906, aged 31

Notes:

[Erosion of stone has removed part of the inscription]

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Plot: P7 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of James Crook of Belmont,

who died September 29th 1863, aged 70 years.

Also Charlotte, his wife, who died Feb. 10th 1863, aged 65 years.

Also Thomas Crook, their son, who died April 22nd 1881, aged 57 years.

Also Lydia Crook, daughter of the above,

who died March 7th 1889, aged 64 years

Also Charlotte Alice, beloved daughter of the above,

who died March 22nd 1909, aged 69 years.

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Plot: P9 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of Thomas Hutchinson of Belmont,

born May 1st 1795, died Jan.6th 1879.

Alice Hutchinson, wife of the above

born January 20th 1808, died June 27th 1888.

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Plot: P10 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In loving memory of James Hutchinson, died Nov. 4th 1909

and Charlotte, his wife, born Dec. 21st 1853, died July 16th 1924.

Also Edward, son of the above, died Aug. 13th 1889, aged 16 months.

Also Sybil, daughter of the above, died December 21st 1896, aged 2 months.

'Oh for the touch of a vanish'd hand and the sound of a voice that is still'

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Plot: Q7 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of Thomas, son of John and Maria Emmett of Belmont,

who died December 13th 1857, aged 18 years, 10 months.

'Pacis amator erat rogo, nunc in pace quiescat'

Also John Emmett, who died December 22nd 1875, in the 61st year of his age

Also Maria, the beloved wife of John Emmett,

who died April 23rd 1876, in the 66th year of her age.

'The Lord knoweth his own.'

Also Margaret Jolly, who died January 27th 1866 aged 60 years.

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Plot: Q8 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

Sacred to the memory of Esther, the beloved wife of Ralph Emmett of Belmont,

who died July 25th 1878, aged 23 years.

Also Margaret, their daughter, who died July 18th 1878, aged 3 hours.

Also Maria, their daughter, who died July 19th 1878, aged 32 hours.

Also John, their son, who died December 9th 1878, aged 17 months.

Also the above Ralph Emmett, who died March 3rd 1892, aged 39 years.

Also William Henry Emmett, who died Feb 11th 1891, aged 53 years.

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Plot: Q16 Congregational Church, Belmont, Lancs.

In memory of Thomas Naylor, who died Feb. 19th 1876, aged 72 years.

Also Ellen, his wife, who died March 11th 1876, aged 67 years.

The above Thomas Naylor was an active trustee, Deacon of the

Church and superintendant of the Sunday School, upwards of 30 years

'Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.'

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