The Parish of Leigh in the County of -- Lancashire --

Memorial Inscriptions at St Thomas Bedford
in the Parish of Leigh

Here lieth the remains of
William Collier
who departed this life January
January 18th 1854
aged XXIII years

In hope
Joseph Cottam,
departed Janry 29th 1862
aged 57 years.
Also Elizabeth,
relict of the above
departed August 19th 1873
aged 77 years

Sacred
to the memory of
Catherine the daughter
of Peter and Martha
Eden of Bedford, who
departed this life, 22nd
May 1852 aged 17 years
Also James Eden of Bedford
Bedford, who departed
this life November 27th
1854 aged 92 years

John Stock Turner Greene
born 12 December 1803
died 16 June 1874
Also Caroline Susannah, widow of the above,
fell asleep May 26th 1903 aged 88 years

In memory of
Thomas Green Esq of Green
lane end who departed this
life the 28th day of February
1844 in the 85th year of his age
Also Ann wife of the above
named Thomas Greene who
this life the 1st day
of August 1846 in the 83rd
year of her age

In memory of
the late William Haddock of
of Bedford who departed this
life January 16th 1851 aged 54 years
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken
away. Blessed be the name of the Lord
Also of Jane relict of the above
William Haddock who rested
Novr 6th 1864 aged 57 years
O Lord make me to be numbered
with thy saints in glory everlasting
And Hannah daughter of the above
died July16th 1883 aged 56 years

In memory of
Betty Hall, who died Feby
1st, 1842 aged 15 years Also
James Hall, who died April
9th 1842 aged 9 years Also
Mary Hall who died April
14th 1842 aged 13 years

In memory of
Thomas Hodson
of Bedford Leigh
who died December 21st 1873
aged 55 years
Also of Maria Battersby his
wife who died Feby 24th 1864
aged 45 years
Also of John their son who died
Oct 23rd 1852 aged 7 years

Notes
Only the first 4 lines of the MI are visible

In memory of
Jane the daughter of John
and Mary Horrocks who
departed this life June 3rd 1841
aged 1 ½ years

Erected by many loving friends to the memory of Moorhouse James M.A.
First vicar of this parish
Instituted 31st October 1842, rested from his labours 11th March 1879
I was the King's cupbearer
Come ye children nearer to me.
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Sacred to he memory of Emma the
Emma the daughter of Thomas and
Hannah Lancashire, of Bedford, who
departed this life November 17th 1843
aged 3 years and 5 months. Also
Mary Hannah their daughter, who
departed this life November 9th
1852 aged 5 years
Also Hannah their daughter, who
departed this life December 21st
1856 aged 1 year
Also Septimus Herbert their son, who
departed this life April 29th 1862,
aged 2 years and 2 months
Also Thomas Lancashire, father of the above
who departed this life June 21st 1890
aged 76 years
Also Hannah the beloved wife of
Thomas Lancashire of Butts House
Bedford who departed this life
this life July 26th 1873 aged 56 years.
Also Smith eldest son of the above
born November 18th 1841
died September 29th 1894 aged 52 years

Notes
The bottom of the gravestone is buried and details for Smith Lancashire are no longer visible

Here rests the body of
Thomas Mort
who departed Decr 1st 1853
aged 70 years
Also Ann Mort wife of the
above who departed the 25th
day of April 1861 aged 73 years
Also Ralph Mort their son
who died July 26th 1868 aged
54 years
“May they rest in peace”
Also Margaret their daughter
and beloved wife of William
Worsley who departed this life 11th Novr
1880 in the 51st year of her age

Notes
Only the details for Thomas and Ann Mort are visible

Sacred to the memory of
Joshua Moss
who departed this life
December 16th 1852 in
the sixty first year of his age
An affectionate friend, a parent dear
a tender father lieth here.
It is the Lord, let him do
what seemeth him good
Also Sarah his wife who
departed this life April 18th
1861 aged 69 years
Into thy hands I commend my spirit
for thou hast redeemed me O Lord
Also Sarah Ellen Smith who died
9th March 1857 aged 10 months
Also Joshua Moss Smith who
died May 4th 1860 aged 5 months
Suffer little children to come
unto me
Also Mary Miller daughter of
the above Joshua Moss who
died 18th July 1880 aged 57
years

Notes
Only the inscriptions of the parents are visible

In memory of
Henry Parkinson
of Bedford who de-
parted this life June 27
1852 aged 23 years
O teach us to number our days
that we may apply our hearts
unto wisdom

Sacred to the memory of
Lucy Rigby the daughter
of Ann Rigby of Bedford
who departed this life
January 19th 1852 in the
19th year of her age.
Also of Ellen Rigby
the wife of Samuel Rigby,
of Bedford who departed
this life November 23rd
1853 aged 70 years
Also of Ann Rigby
the daughter of Samuel
& Ellen Rigby of Bedford
who departed this life
October 27th 1856 aged
45 years

Notes
The bottom line is buried

Hear our prayer Lord
In affectionate remembrance of
Mary Ann,
the beloved wife of
Isaac Taylor,
who departed this life August 7th 1862,
aged 53 years.

In memory of
Margaret Wainwright
of Bedford,
who departed this life,
December 3rd 1849,
aged 26 years.
I know that my redeemer liveth.
Also of Robert Leather
who departed this life
February 13th, 1868.
Aged 84 years.
Also Betty, wife of the
above, who departed this
life September 18th 1871
aged 68 years.

Sacred to the memory of
Margaret Ann the beloved
wife of John Walton, of
Bedford and second daughter
of the late Henry Watson
Sheriff of Liverpool,
born Octr. 24th 1816,
died Octr. 14th 1847,
Blessed are the dead which die in
the Lord they rest from their labours
and their works do follow them
Also of Frank Walton
infant son of the above
born Octr. 3rd 1847,
died Oct 17th 1847,
Of such is the Kingdom of God

In memory of Alice the wife of
Richard Birchall who departed
this life March 1st 1848 aged
44 years
Also Ann Birchall who died
May 2nd 1844 aged 15 years
and 7 months
Also Selina Youd Birchall
who departed this life June
9th 1844 aged 4 months
Children of the above

Notes
Gravestone no longer visible

Sacred to the memory of
Henry the son of John and
Sarah Booth of Bedford who
departed this life October 17th
1843 aged 8 years and 7 months
Also Sarah the wife of John
Booth who departed this life
February 23rd 1848 aged 40 years

Notes
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Sacred to the memory of Peter Cottam
of Bedford who departed this life
December 22nd 1847 aged 49 years

Notes
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Sacred to the memory of Peter
Eden the son of James and
Mary Eden of Bedford who
departed this life 24 October
1852 aged 3 years
Also Richard Byron Eden their
son who departed this life
25 October 1852 aged 7 months
Also of the above James Eden
who died Sept 17th 1891 aged 64
years
Also Mary Eden of
Walkden who died Oct 31st
1896 aged 67 years

Notes
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In memory of
Robert Freeman
who died 29th November 1871
aged 29 years

Notes
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Here rests the body
of
Jenny
relict of James Hurst of
Bedford who died December
17th 1870 aged 68 years
Also James their son who
died November 25th 1853 aged
27 years

Notes
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In the memory of Edward Mills
who departed this life September
9th 1850 aged LVI years

Notes
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In affectionate remembrance
of Hannah wife of James
Mills who departed this
life February 24th 1854 aged
27 years
Also of James Mills who
departed this life July
20th 1881 aged 59 years

Notes
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In memory of Thomas Morris
of Bedford and Warrington
Also Naamah his wife
Also John their son died on the
22nd day of September 1851 aged
1 year and 2 months
Also Ralph their son died young

Notes
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Sacred to the memory of Agnes
Moss who departed this life
Jany 12th 1844 aged 63 years

Notes
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Mary Oakes fell asleep Aut.
20 1858 aged 24
Mercy Jesus

Notes
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Richard Prescott burial 2
breadths 1841.

Notes
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In memoriam
Matthew Speed
died April 26th 1885 aged 83 years
Ellen wife of Matthew Speed
died July 10th 1884 aged 78 years
Matthew son of the above died
November 14th 1847 aged 2 years
Also Ellen daughter of the above
died November 24th 1859 aged 17 years

Notes
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Sacred to the memory of Mary
the daughter of John and Mary
Thompson who departed this life
21st October 1847 aged 15 years
Also Alice their daughter who
departed this life 15th November
1849 aged 13 years
Also Ellen their daughter who
departed this life 24th January
1850 aged 20 years
Also Elizabeth their daughter who
departed this life 10th July 1853
aged 25 years
Lord hear our prayer

Notes
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John Thompson departed June 15th
1857 aged 17
Lord, remember not the offences
of my youth

Notes
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In the day of judgement good
Lord, deliver us
Elizabeth Thornley
(relict of William Thornley surgeon)
rested April 7th 1868 aged 72
W.T. departed Decr 6th 1834 aged 43
rests at St. Mary’s Leigh
Harriet their daughter departed
Feb 28th 1873 aged 50
Ann Harrison their daughter rested
Decr 9th 1893 aged 73
Elizabeth their daughter rested
June 12th 1900 aged 80
George their son rested Mch 31st
1917 aged 84
interred at Leigh Cemetery

Notes
Gravestone no longer visible

To the glory of God
In loving memory of William Horrocks,
who died August 30th 1927,
and Mary Alice Horrocks,
who died December 4th 1926,
this window is given by their sons and daughter.

Notes
Stained glass window

The Apse windows are the gift of Elizabeth Sims
in memory of her husband, Harry Sims,
a devoted and loyal servant of the Church,
who entered into rest September 2nd, 1917.

Notes
Stained glass windows in The Lady Chapel

The South Windows are the gift of Harry Speakman
in memory of his Father and Mother, John and Jane Speakman
This Window is the gift of Ruth and Barbara Anne Lancashire
in memory of their Father and Mother,
Thomas and Hannah Lancashire,
and of their Brothers and Sisters
buried at Bedford Churchyard,
and at Alexandria, Egypt,
and at the Crematorium, Manchester

Notes
Stained glass windows in the South Transept

This Window is the gift of
Alfred Darlington and Gertrude Darlington
in memory of their only child, Gertrude Bates Darlington,
who entered into rest 24th of January, 1915, aged six years

Notes
Stained glass window in the South Aisle

This Window is the gift of
Hannah and Gertrude and Florence
in memory of their Father, Peter Hayes,
who entered into rest 2nd April, 1926;
also of their Mother, Mary Jane Hayes,
who entered into rest 1st May 1933

Notes
Stained glass window in the North Transept

This Window was given by
William and Mary Alice Horrocks, of Beech Grove, Leigh,
as a thank-offering on the occasion of their Golden Wedding,
February 16th, 1926,
and in memory of their Parents, John and Ellen Horrocks
and John and Elizabeth Eden,
all of Bedford-in-Leigh

Notes
Stained glass window in the North Transept

To the Glory of God
and in memory of Ellen Higson
for 44 years Infant Mistress of Bedford Church Schools
and a faithful Church worker,
who entered into rest 18th December, 1911

Notes
Stained glass window in the North Aisle

This Window is to the memory
of Ruth Lancashire
who entered into rest 21st February, 1927,
and of Barbara Anne Lancashire
who entered into rest 26th February, 1927

Notes
Stained glass West Window

To the Glory of God
and in memory of Evelyn Maud Barnes,
Headmistress of Bedford Church School in this Parish,
and a faithful worker,
who entered into rest February 26th, 1938.
Blessed are the pure in heart

Notes
Stained glass West Window