Yarnscombe Gravestones
St Andrew's, Yarnscombe

Yarnscombe Gravestones

Here are a few of the gravestones found in the churchyard of St Andrew's, Yarnscombe. Some photographs appear courtesy of Thelma Chisnall, Jackie Randall and the late David Ryall.
Monument In memory of
Rev. Anthony William Loveband M.A
died August 25th 1878 Aged 57
Phillis Jane his wife died April 6th 1903 aged 78
Anthony William their son, died May 6th 1867 aged 15
Anthony William LOVEBAND, the only son of Anthony LOVEBAND (1781-1870) and Ann COOKE (1782-1827), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 7 Jun 1821. He died at Berry Pomeroy, Devon, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 30 Aug 1878. Anthony married Phillis Jane EDGCOMBE, daughter of the Rev. John EDGCOMBE (1778-1838) and Jane, on 13 May 1851 in Thornbury, Devon. Phillis was born on 27 Dec 1824 in Thornbury, baptised on 31 Dec 1824 in Thornbury, died in Instow, Devon and was buried on 9 Apr 1903 in Yarnscombe. Their son, Anthony William LOVEBAND, was born on 14 Feb 1852 in Landkey, Devon, was baptised at Landkey on 14 Mar 1867, died in Swimbridge and was buried at Yarnscombe on 11 May 1867.
Gravestone In loving memory of
Katharine Clara
wife of John Edgcombe Loveband
died March 4th 1932 aged 75
also of John Edgcombe Loveband
Husband of the above
Died October 2nd 1944 aged 91
John Edgcombe LOVEBAND, the son of Anthony William LOVEBAND (1821-1878) and Phillis Jane EDGCOMBE (1824-1903), was born in Swimbridge, Devon in 1853, and was baptised there on 7 Jun 1853. He married Katharine Clara DIGBY-WRIGHT, daughter of Samuel DIGBY-WRIGHT (1829-1879) and Laura BURROW (1828-1909) at Stoke Damerel, Devon on 8 Feb 1882. Katharine Clara was born in Westminster, Middlesex on 3 Oct 1856, was baptised at Holy Trinity Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea, Middlesex, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 8 Mar 1932. John died at Budleigh Salterton, Devon and was buried at Yarnscombe on 6 Oct 1944.
Gravestone HERE
lieth the Body of Thomazin
the Wife of Isaac Gay who
departed this life the 8th Day
of June 1785 aged 49 Years.
Thomazin LOVEBAND, the daughter of Matthew LOVEBAND (1701-1762) and Sarah PETHEBRIDGE (1704-1788), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 17 Nov 1736. She married Isaac GAY (1741-1815), the son of Isaac GAY (1697-1768) and Elizabeth, at Yarnscombe on 15 Dec 1762. Thomazin was buried at Yarnscombe on 11 Jun 1785.
Gravestone Take ye heed watch & Pray
For ye know not, when ye time is.
In Memory
Isaac Gay of this Parish, who
departed this Life the 30th Day of
January in the Year of our Lord
1815, Aged 74 Years
What Man is he that liveth & shall not see Death
Isaac GAY, the son of Isaac GAY (1697-1768) and Elizabeth, was baptised at Yarnscombe on 13 May 1741, and was buried there on 4 Feb 1815.
Gravestone BENEATH
is interred the body of
Mr JOHN GAY
of the Parish of Atherington
(formerly this Parish)
who was calld from hence
on the 11th day of Decr 1831
aged 68 Years.
John GAY the son of Isaac GAY (1741-1815) and Thomazin LOVEBAND (1736-1785), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 28 Dec 1763, and was buried there on 17 Dec 1831.
Gravestone ERECTED
To the memory of
BETSEY GAY,
Of this Parish, who departed this life
the 11th day of September, 1845;
In the 74th year of her age.
All you my friends as you pass by
Behold the place where I do lie
From all my grief and troubles free
Prepare yourselves to follow me.
Elizabeth "Betsey" GAY, the daughter of of Isaac GAY (1741-1815) and Thomazin LOVEBAND (1736-1785), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 14 Mar 1772, and was buried there on 15 Sep 1845.
Gravestone SACRED
to the
memory of
SARAH GAY
Wife of Thomas Gay of this
Parish (Yeoman) who
Departed this life the 8th
day of Jany 1822 aged 35
Years
Sarah PETHEBRIDGE, daughter of Richard PETHEBRIDGE (1746-1825) and Jane YOUATT (1754-1827), was baptised at Alverdiscott, Devon on 17 Dec 1788, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 12 Jan 1822. She married Thomas GAY (1773-1850), the son of Isaac GAY (1741-1815) and Thomazin LOVEBAND (1736-1785), at Alverdiscott, Devon on 25 Sep 1821.
Gravestone In
memory of
JOHN STEDEFORD,
who died May 25, 1885
aged 89 years
John STEDEFORD, the son of William STEDEFORD (1769-1854) and Elizabeth BOWDEN (1761-1854), was baptised in Yarnscombe on 5 Jan 1797, and was buried there on 30 May 1885.
Gravestone In
ever loving memory
of
SAMUEL PRATT,
of this Parish
who died Sepr 22nd 1899,
Aged 79 Years.
Also of
PRISCILLA,
the beloved wife of the above
who died April 7th 1895.
Aged 75 Years.
Samuel PATT, the son of John PATT (1784-1824) and Grace KARSLAKE, was baptised in Yarnscombe on 1 Nov 1820, and was buried there on 27 Sep 1899. Samuel married Priscilla DENFORD, daughter of George DENFORD and Ann CLARK, at Yarnscombe on 28 Nov 1842. Priscilla was baptised at Alverdiscott on 14 Mar 1819, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 15 Apr 1894. It is unknown why Samuel's surname appears as PRATT on his gravestone.
Gravestone In memory of
JOHN SYMONS
Who died Feby 23rd 1877
Aged 83
Blessed are the dead
Which die in the Lord
John SYMONS, the son of son of Williams SYMONS (1763-1835) and Prudence GEEN (1770-1846) was baptised at Yarnscombe on 8 Jun 1794, and was buried there on 27 Feb 1877.
Gravestone IN
loving memory
of
ALBERT HENRY
son of
RICHARD & MARY BOLT
who died Nov 4th 1873
aged 1 month

also of LEWIS
brother of the above
who died Dec 6 th 1886
aged 15 years
Albert Henry BOLT and Lewis BOLT were the sons of Richard BOLT (1844-1902) and Mary (abt 1840-?)
Gravestone IN
loving memory
of
JANE OATWAY
who died Octr 1887
aged 38 years.

also of ANN,
mother of the above
who died Jany 18th 1892
aged 78 years.
Jane OATWAY, the daughter of Anthony OATWAY and Ann MUXWORTHY, was born in Yarnscombe in 1849. Her mother, Ann MUXWORTHY, the daughter of William MUXWORTHY (1788-1857) and Grace MOORE (1789-1853) was baptised at Yarnscombe on 27 Feb 1814, and was buried there on 23 Jan 1892. Ann married Anthony OATWAY (1810-1867), the son of Mary OATWAY in 1839.
Gravestone In
Loving
Memory of
RICHARD FISHER,
Who died January 14th 1885
Aged 87 Years.
"Be ye also ready."
Richard FISHER, the son of Henry FISHER (1748-1823) and Rachel POW (1763-1822), was baptised on 9 Jun 1797 at George Nympton, Devon.
Gravestone In
Loving
Memory of
MARIA FISHER,
Who died November 10th 1868
Aged 73 Years.
"Thy will be done."
Maria SIMMONS, the daughter of Edward and Catherine SIMMONS, was baptised at Great Torrington, Devon on 19 Nov 1794. She married Richard FISHER (1797-1885), the son of Henry FISHER (1748-1823) and Rachel POW (1763-1822).
Gravestone In
Loving
Memory of
THOMAS FISHER,
Who died Octr 29th 1890
Aged 65 Years.
"In the midst of life we are in death."
Thomas FISHER, the son of Richard FISHER (1797-1885) and Maria SIMMONS (1794-1868), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 1 May 1825.
Gravestone Sacred
To the memory of
SAMUEL FISHER
Late of Court Barton
In this Parish
Who died August 19th 1866
Aged 48 Years
Samuel FISHER, the son of John FISHER (1775-1839) and Elizabeth JOCE (1777-1859), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 18 Oct 1818.
Gravestone In Memory of
WILLIAM FISHER
son of
John and Elizabeth Fisher
Late of Court Barton
In this parish
Who died August 3rd 1865
Aged 43 years
Farewell my wife and friends so dear
I am not dead but sleeping here
God took me home as he thought best
To dwell with him in endless rest
William FISHER, the son of John FISHER (1775-1839) and Elizabeth JOCE (1777-1859), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 20 May 1821.
Gravestone Reader Prepare
to Meet thy God
IN HOPES
of a Joyful Resurrection through
the merits of a Mediator here rest
the Remains of Mary Fisher
Relict of John Fisher of this Parish
of Yarnscombe who departed
this life the 15th day of Decr
1814 Aged 78 Years
Mary ISAAC, the daughter of Hugh ISAAC and Grace MARTIN (1712- ?), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 27 Aug 1740. She married John FISHER (1740-1798), son of Thomas FISHER and Barbara, on 10 May 1773 at Yarnscombe. Mary ISAAC was buried at Yarnscombe on 19 Dec 1814.
Gravestone Here
Lies the Remains of Henry Frost
of this Parish. He departed this
Life the 15th day Jany 1805 Aged
64 Years.
ALSO on the North side Lies the
Remains of Elizabeth Frost Relict
of the above H. Frost She de-
parted this life the 22nd day of Jun...
Henry FROST was buried at Yarnscombe on 19 Jan 1805. He married Elizabeth MOORE at Morchard Bishop, Devon on 9 Feb 1762. Elizabeth, the daughter of Robert and Joan MOORE, was baptised at Morchard Bishop on 16 Dec 1740, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 25 Jun 1805.
Gravestone Reader
Prepare for
Death
Erected
to perpetuate the memory of
JANE
Wife of William Jones of this
Parish, who departed this life
on the 14th day of Feby 1845, in
the 60th Year of her age.
Jane HARRIS married William JONES at Tawstock, Devon on 7 Apr 1827. She was buried at Yarnscombe on 20 Feb 1845.
Gravestone SACRED
To the memory of
HENRY CLARKE
of this Parish who departed this
Life the 2nd of February 1837
Aged 73 Years
Death little warning to me gave
But quickly send me to the grave;
Oh haste to GOD make no delay
For no one knows their dying day.
It was GOD's will for me to call
I did obey so must you all.
I left a wife and children dear
Unto the GOD of Isreal's care
And trust that GOD will bless
The widow and the fatherless.
Henry CLARKE was buried at Yarnscombe on 8 Feb 1837.
Gravestone ERECTED
to the memory of
ELIZABETH
Relict of HENRY CLARKE Of
this Parish who departed this
Life the 1st of November 1841
Aged 70 Years
Long lingering on the borders of the grave
From which no skill on earth had power to save
In racking pains she spent her daily breath
But found no refuge till reliev'd by death
Tho' long bent down by some afliction's weight
Her heart too good to murmur at her fate
With christian fortitude she bore her pain
_______________ her to the dust again
Elizabeth WOOLLACOTT married Henry CLARKE (1764-1837) at Tawstock, Devon on 20 Jul 1796. She was buried at Yarnscombe on 7 Nov 1841.
Gravestone Sacred
To the Memory of
CHARLOTTE,
The wife of
THOMAS PEARCE,
Who departed this life
12th September 1859;
Aged 49 years.
For I know whom I have believed, and
am persuaded that he is able to keep
that which I have committed unto him
against that day. 2 Tim. 1.12.
Charlotte MUXWORTHY, the daughter of John MUXWORTHY (1781-1819) and Elizabeth MILLS, was baptised at Yarnscombe on 14 Apr 1811, and was buried there on 15 Sep 1859. She married Thomas PEARCE (1813-1901), son of Catherine PEARCE at Yarnscombe on 18 May 1836.
Gravestone SACRED
To the memory of
GEORGE FURSE
Of this Parish, who departed
this Life the 24th day of March,
1835. Aged 68 Years
As in Adam all die, even so in
Christ shall all be made alive
George FURSE, the son of William and Grace FURSE, was baptised at Yarnscombe on 28 Apr 1765. He was buried on 27 Mar 1835.
Gravestone Sacred
to the memory of
WILLIAM DOWN
of this Parish who died on the
27th day of August
1867
AGED 42 YEARS.
Be ye also ready

SACRED
To
The memory of
JOHN DOWN,
who died April 28th 1869;
Aged 86 years.
William DOWN, the son of John DOWN and Joan RICHARDS (1789- ?), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 28 Dec 1823.

John DOWN, the son of Samuel (1743 - ?) and Dorothy OATWAY (1743 - ?), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 2 Jul 1780. John married Joan RICHARDS (1789 - ?) at High Bickington on 18 May 1814.
Gravestone Sacred
to the memory of
WILLIAM HEAMAN
of this Parish who departed
this Life ye 8th day of Decr
in the year of our Lord 1851
in the 66th Year of his age.

ALSO
to the memory of
ELIZABETH
the wife of William Heaman
who died ye 8th day of Feby
in the year of our Lord 1851
in the 65th Year of her age.

You that have longer here to stay
Repent in time make no delay
Short notice to you may be given
Therefore prepare your souls for Heaven
To dwell above in peace and joy
And live with Christ Eternally

Also to Jane daughter of Richard and Sarah Heaman...
William HEAMAN was born about 1785 in Ashreigney, Devon, and was buried on Yarnscombe on 8 Dec 1851. He married Elizabeth SHORT at Ashreigney on 31 Dec 1812. Elizabeth was buried at Yarnscombe on 8 Feb 1851. Jane HEAMAN, daughter of Richard HEAMAN (1819-1870) and Sarah SYMONS (1830 -?), was born in 1854, died on 30 Mar 1855, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 1 Apr 1855.
Gravestone Behold the Lord taketh away,
who can hinder him,
or who can say what doest thou.
ERECTED
To perpetuate the memory of
GEORGE KERSLAKE
Yeoman of this parish who died
on the 22nd of March 1858
Aged 70 years
Mourn not for me my wife & children dear
I am not dead but sleeping here
God took me home as he thought best
To dwell with HIM in perfect rest.
Also to the memory of
JOANNA,
Wife of the above who died on the
28th of Feby 1859, Aged 65 years
Blessed are the dead
That die in the Lord
George KERSLAKE, the son of Thomas KERSLAKE (1747-1835) and Grace (1756-1824), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 16 May 1787, and was buried there on 25 Mar 1858. George married Joanna HOOPER, the daughter of William HOOPER and Joanna PETHERBRIDGE (1754- ?), at Yarnscombe on 28 Feb 1816. Joanna was baptised at Huntshaw, Devon on 24 May 1795, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 2 Mar 1859.
Gravestone Sacred
To the Memory of
SARAH, the Wife of THOMAS
KERSLACK, Junr of this
Parish, who departed this
Life the 4th day of Octr 1837,
Aged 39 Years.
In prime of life a virtuous wife,
Cut down lie buried here.
Leaving behind a husdband kind
And seven children dear.
Sarah THORNE married Thomas KERSLAKE (1790-1853), the son of Thomas KERSLAKE (1747-1835) and Grace (1756-1826), at Bishops Nympton on 29 Apr 1824. Sarah was buried at Yarnscombe on 7 Oct 1837.
Gravestone IN
Loving
Memory of
ANN
Wife of
AMBROSE SYMONS,
Who died May 8th 1879
Aged 70 Years.
"Prepare to meet thy God."
Also the above
AMBROSE SYMONS
Died April 26th 1884
Aged 77
"I know that my Redeemer Liveth."
Ann BOLT, the daughter of William BOLT (1773-1839) and Jane PALMER (1775-1841) was baptised at Yarnscombe on 8 Feb 1809. She married Ambrose SYMONS at Yarnscombe on 20 Nov 1833. Ambrose, the son of Richard SYMONS (1766-1834) and Mary HANCOCK (1773-1837), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 5 Oct 1806.
Gravestone In
memory of
Rebecca Daughter of
Ambrose & Ann Symons
of the Parish who died on
the 28th day of Decr in the year
of our Lord 1874
Aged 27 Years
To sleep in Jesus. Oh! how sweet
You need not shed a tear
Why should you wish me back again
You have no cause to fear
Rebecca SYMONS, daughter of Ambrose SYMONS (1806-1884) and Ann BOLT (1809-1879), was born in Alverdiscott, Devon in 1847, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 2 Jan 1875.
Gravestone In memory of
ANN SYMONS
Who died Decr 4th 1890
Aged 92.
"Blessed are the pure in
heart, for they shall see
God."
Ann SYMONS was buried at Yarnscombe on 7 Dec 1890.
Gravestone IN
Memory of
JOSEPH SYMONS,
Who died Jany 10th 1876, Aged 80 Years.
Also of
MARY SYMONS
Wife of the above
Who died Febry 11th 1878, Aged 74 Years.
All you that come my grave to view
Think on the race that runs for you
Leave off sin, live Godly still
Then welcome death come when it will
Joseph SYMONS, the son of Richard SYMONS (1766-1834) and Mary HANCOCK (1773-1837), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 1 Oct 1797, and was buried there on 15 Jan 1876. Joseph married Mary SYMONS, the daughter of William SYMONS (1763-1835) and Prudence GREEN at Tawstock on 11 Mar 1828. Mary was baptised at Yarnscombe on 2 Sep 1804, and was buried there on 7 Mar 1878.
Gravestone Sacred
to the memory of
WILLIAM
Son of Joseph and Mary SYMONS
of this parish, who departed this
Life the 13th day of December 1845;
Aged 4 months
Fond parents cease the falling tears refrain,
Cease to lament his fate, cease to complain;
Amongst the saints of Heav'n he's blest,
With endless joy and everlasting rest.
William SYMONS, the son of Joseph SYMONS (1797-1876) and Mary SYMONS (1804-1878), was buried at Yarnscombe on 14 Sep 1845.
Gravestone In hopes of a Joyful Re-
-surrection through the
merits of a Mediator, here
restes the Remains of Mr
ALEXANDER FISHER, of this
Parish, who departed this Life
the 7th day of May 1801 aged
44 Years.
ALSO
THOMAS FISHER
of this Parish who was
calld from hence on the __
day of Novr 1829 aged 57 years.
Alexander FISHER, the son of Thomas FISHER (? -1769) and Barbara CAMPYN (1722-1785), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 23 Jan 1757, and was buried there on 9 May 1801.

Thomas FISHER, the son of John FISHER (1740-1798) and Mary ISAAC (1740-1814), and the nephew of Alexander, was baptised at Yarnscombe on 3 Jun 1773, and was buried there on 29 Nov 1829.
Gravestone IN hopes of a joyful
Resurrection through the
merits of a Mediator here rest
the Remains of Lucy Isaac
relict of William Isaac of
this Parish who departed this
life the 17th day of April 1813
Aged 70 Years
Lucy CHICK, daughter of Thomas CHICK and Susanna (? -1772), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 27 Nov 1743, and was buried there on 21 Apr 1813. She married William ISAAC (1736-1802), son of Ambrose ISAAC (? -1768) and Catherine POW (? -1758), at Yarnscombe on 30 Aug 1761.
Gravestone HERE
lie the Remains of
Ambrose Isaac of this Parish
who departed this Life
the 18th Day of Decr 1790
aged 83 Years.
Also here lie the Remains of
Emanuel Isaac Son of the above
Ambrose Isaac who departed
this life ...
Ambrose ISAAC was buried at Yarnscombe on 8 Dec 1789. The date of death recorded on his gravestone is incorrect.

Emanuel ISAAC, the son of Ambrose ISAAC and Mary PADDON, was baptised at Yarnscombe on 5 May 1776, and was buried there on 21 Jun 1798.
Gravestone Sacred
To the Memory of MARY ISAAC wife of
THOS ISAAC of this Parish who departed
this Life the 24th of Feby in the Year of
our Lord 1833 Aged 41 Years
Also the above THOS ISAAC who died
the 13th day of Feby 1837 Aged 76 Years
Farewell my Children dear
You I must leave behind
If you seek and in trust in the Lord
A ____ friend you will find
Mary GRIMSHARE married Thomas ISAAC at Landkey, Devon on 20 Mar 1816, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 28 Feb 1833. Thomas, son of William ISAAC (1736-1802) and Lucy CHICK (1743-1813), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 30 May 1762 and was buried there on 15 Feb 1837.
Gravestone In Memory of
George Muxworthy
of Atherington
Who died July 26, 1887,
Aged 66 Years.
"Absent from the body
Present with the Lord."
George MUXWORTHY, the son of George MUXWORTHY (1797-1860) and Mary STATTON, was baptised at Yarnscombe on 17 Mar 1822, and was buried there on 30 Jul 1887.
Gravestone In
Memory of
BETSY
Wife of George Muxworthy
Died Jan. 3, 1886
Aged 78 Years
"Asleep in Jesus"
Betsy PETHERBRIDGE was born in Beaford about 1808. She married George MUXWORTHY (1822-1887), son of George MUXWORTHY (1797-1860) and Mary STATTON in 1843. Betsy was buried at Yarnscombe on 9 Jan 1886.
Gravestone Sacred
to the memory of
GEORGE SON OF
George & Betsey Muxworthy
of this Parish
Who sept in Jesus
Decr 31st 1869
Aged 20 years
George MUXWORTHY, the son of George MUXWORTHY (1822-1887) and Betsey PETHERBRIDGE (1808-1886), was buried at Yarnscombe on 5 Jan 1870.
Gravestone Erected
to the memory of
THOMAS PATT
Of this Parish who departed this
Life the 27th day of August, 1837
Aged 27 Years
Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord
Thomas PATT, the son of John PATT (1784-1824) and Grace KARSLAKE (1784-1841), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 29 Aug 1810, and was buried there on 30 Aug 1837.
Gravestone Erected
To Perpetuate the memory
of MARY, the former wife
of HENRY OATWAY of this
Parish; who Departed this
life, the 10th of January 1832
Aged 29 Years
Mary SAUNDERS married Henry OATWAY on 20 Nov 1823, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 14 Jan 1832.
Gravestone ANN WILLS
Widow of Richard WILLS
of Great Torrington
Died February 24th 1856
Aged 80 Years
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall
not want." Psalms XXIII. 1
Ann FISHER, daughter of John FISHER (1740-1798) and Mary ISAAC (1740-1814), was baptised at Yarnscomber on 4 Mar 1779. She married John SEARLE at Yarnscombe on 8 Apr 1802. She married Richard WILLS (?- 1842) at Great Torrington, Devon on 7 Apr 1805. According to the parish register, Ann died on 24 Dec 1856 and was buried on 29 Dec 1856. The date on the gravestone is likely incorrect as civil registration of Ann's death occured during the final quarter of 1856.
Gravestone Sacred
to the memory of
GRACE
late Wife of Thomas Bayly of
Woolfardisworthy who died at
Smitham in the Parish of little
Torrington, Oct. 22nd A.D. 1836
Aged 66 Years

Afflictions sore long time I have
Physicians were in vain:
Till God did please my life to seize
And ease me of my pain.
So now farewell my Husband dead
My Children and my Friends:
In Heaven I hope to see you all
Where all things have their ENDS.
Grace FISHER married Thomas BAYLY at Yarnscombe on 9 May 1798. She was buried at Yarnscombe on 27 Oct 1836.
Gravestone SACRED
TO
the Memory of
RICHARD SYMONS
who departed this life on the
22nd day of Octr 1834
Aged 69 Years
Farewell my dear and loving wife
My Children and my Friends;
I hope in Heaven we all shall meet
When all things have their end.
Richard SYMONS was buried at Yarnscombe on 27 Oct 1834.
Gravestone In hopes of a Joyful Resurrection
through the merits of a Mediator
here rest the Remains of Jane Webber
Wife of George Webber of this Parish
who departed this life the 9th day of
Janry 1813 Aged 57 Years
Jane GRIMSHAW, the daughter of John GRIMSHAW (1731-1812) and Mary, was baptised at Yarnscombe on 4 Jun 1755. She married George WEBBER (1753-1825), son of Robert WEBBER and Joanna, at Yarnscombe on 3 Nov 1777. Jane was buried at Yarnscombe on 13 Jan 1813.
Gravestone Erected
in Memory
of George Webber
of the Parish of Georgeham
who died Sep. 24th 1825
Aged 72 Years
George WEBBER, son of Robert WEBBER and Joanna, was baptised at Huntshaw, Devon on 18 Apr 1753, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 28 Sep 1825.
Gravestone IN
hopes of a Joyful
Resurrection through the
merits of a Mediator here restes
the remains of Thomas Chick
of this Parish who departed this
life the 17th day of April 1813
in the 60 Year of his
AGE
Thomas CHICK, the son of William CHICK (1731- ?) and Elizabeth NORMAN (1725-1820), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 14 Nov 1762, and was buried there on 22 Apr 1813.
Gravestone Prepare for death and follow me
ERECTED
to
perpetuate the memory of
THOMAS KERSLAKE
Yeoman of this parish who was
kill'd by an accident on the 29th
of August 1854 aged 64 years
Forbear to weep my Children dear
The time will come you must sleep here
Prepare for death for die you must
And with your Father sleep in dust
Thomas KERSLAKE, the son of Thomas KERSLAKE (1747-1835) and Grace (1756-1824), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 28 Mar 1790, and was buried there on 1 Sep 1854.
Gravestone Sacred
To the Memory of JANE
GOSS PENGILLY daughter
of Wm & Mary Pengilly of
this Parish who died the
4th day of March 1844
In her infancy
Sweet Babe just saw the dawning light
Clapt her glad wings and took her flight
To join the song that's sung above
Redeeming grace and dying Love
Jane Goss PENGILLY, the daughter of William PENGILLY (1812-1895) and Mary GOSS (1814-1851), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 1 Mar 1844, and was buried there on 7 Mar 1844.
Gravestone ERECTED
to
perpetuate the memory of
JOHN PARKIN
Yeoman of this parish who
died the 8th of April 1854
Aged 61 years
Mourn not for me my wife & children dear
Who I have left behind
But _______________ our path
____ you will Glory find
John PARKIN, the son of Mary PARKIN, was baptised at Yarnscombe on 10 Mar 1793, and was buried there on 11 Apr 1854.
Gravestone ERECTED
to
perpetuate the memory of
JOANNA
Relict of John Parkin who died
on the 17th of March 1859
Aged 66 years
[verse]
Joanna MANNING, daughter of Philip MANNING (1770-1841) and Grace HOARE (1764-1837), was baptised at West Putford, Devon on 24 Feb 1793, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 20 Mar 1859. Joanna married John PARKIN (1793-1854), son of Mary PARKIN, at Yarnscombe on 19 Nov 1812.
Gravestone Sacred
to the memory of
WILLIAM CLARKE,
Who departed this Life (at Northam,)
the 3rd day of October, 1841;
Aged 34 Years.
Farewell! vain world, I now my leave must take,
And all they fleeting vanities forsake;
Too oft has they temptations led me wrong,
To wander where my peace did not belong;
Consider, O! ye thoughtless sons of men,
You're born to die, and none of you knows when;
You all must pay the debt to nature due,
O beg of God to make your hearts anew;
That when to earth and friends you bid farewell,
You may with Christ in Heav'n for ever dwell.
William CLARKE, son of Robert CLARKE and Thomazine GAY (1777-1809), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 18 Sep 1807, and was buried there on 8 Oct 1841.
Gravestone M. S.
of MARY the WIFE of
THOs DAY of the Parish
of Stoke Rivers in this County
who departed this Life the
25th of Jany 1845 Aged 65 Years.
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Mary DOWN married Thomas DAY (? -1845) at St Giles in the Wood, Devon on 10 Oct 1804. Mary was buried at Yarnscombe on 1 Feb 1845.
Gravestone ERECTED
to
perpetuate the memory of
EDMUND TOUT
of this parish who died July 31st 1844
aged 64 years
On earth I liv'd a pilgrim long
At last came death and took me home
Some friend I lost but more I found
My grief is past my joys abound
Also to the memory of
GRACE
Relict of the above who died May 23rd 1862
aged 78 years
Mourn not for me my children dear
I am not dead by sleeping here
Good took me home as He thought best
To dwell with Him in perfect rest
Edmund TOUT, son of James TOUT and Elizabeth HONYCHURCH, was baptised at Roborough, Devon on 12 Jul 1781, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 31 Jul 1844. He married Grace GRIMSHARE, daughter of John GRIMSHARE (1753-1828) and Grace HEARN (1751-1832), at Yarnscombe on 25 Sep 1809. Grace was baptised at Yarnscombe on 12 Dec 1784 and was buried there on 28 May 1862.
Gravestone Erected
to the memory of
ELIZABETH
Daughter of John & Elizth Darch
who died the 2nd of Jany 1859
Aged 31 Years
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Elizabeth DARCH, daughter of John DARCH (1797-1868) and Elizabeth PARKIN (1782-1866), was baptised at Yarncombe on 15 Jul 1827. She died at Pilton, Devon, and was buried at Yarnscombe on 4 Jan 1859.
Gravestone SACRED
to the memory of
SARAH
daughter of Anthony & Grace
TUCKER
who died March 20th 1878
Aged 17 Years
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
Sarah TUCKER, daughter of Anthony TUCKER (1823-1906) and Grace MUXWORTHY (1818-1904), was baptised at Yarnscombe on 10 Feb 1861, and was buried there on 23 Mar 1878.

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