Surnames on this stone |
MortimerSouth face![]() Sacred to the memory of the Rev. George Mortimer A.M. late of Queens College Cambridge, and Rector of Thornhill. who departed this life June 15th 1844 in the 61st year of his age. He preached with fidelity the glad tidings of salvation during a period of 33 years, nearly 12 of which were spent in this Parish, and died universally respected and deeply lamented. And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me write Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth saith the spirit that they may rest from their labour and Their works do follow them. Rev. XIV.13 He being dead speaketh Heb.XI.4. Blessed are those servants who the Lord when he cometh shall find watching. Luke XII.37 North face![]() Sacred to the memory of Mary, relict of the Rev. George Mortimer who departed this life October 30th 1860. in the 78th year of her age. She served faithfully her Heavenly Master was truly a help meet for her husband ready to every good work and died in perfect peace regretted by all who knew her especially the sick and the poor. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm CXVI.15 also, Louisa, second daughter of the above, who died April 3rd 1846, in the 29th year of her age. The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans VIII.18 also, Phebe, third daughter of the above wo died October 15th 1859, in the 42nd. year of her age. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs XI.30 also, George, infant son of Herbert and Sophia H Mortimer. who died August 18th 1860, aged 13 months. He shall gather the Lambs with his arms and carry them in his bosom. Isaiah XL.II West face![]() Also in memory of Frances Doughty whose faithful service of 45 years was only terminated by the death of her mistress Well done my good and faithful servant. Matt.XXV.27 East face![]() Sacred to the memory of Maria eldest daughter of the Rev. George Mortimer and wife of Samuel Fry born May 10, 1814 died July 2, 1885 also Samuel Fry died Dec. 27, 1886 |
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