Monumental Inscriptions

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Adye Memorial
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Adye, Adye Memorial

Museum Ref No: Canmen1Adye
Adye Memorial photographed in Canford Church, June 2015 Information included: In Memoriam Henry Ralph Willete Adye Who Died At Pau Basses Pyrenees France of rapid Consumption on the 22nd April 1880 in the 23rd Year of his age. Eldest son of the Late Willett.Lawrence.Adye. Esquire J.P an D.L Formerly of Merly, County of Dorset: Deeply Lamented by his Bereaved Family and Sincerely Regretted by all who Knew Him. His remains are interred in the Family Vault in this Churchyard. Come be blessed of my Father. inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Kingdom of the World Matt
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Bowles Memorial
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Bowles, Bowles Memorial

Museum Ref No: stjamem1bowles
Bowles Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: Samuel Bowles Died March 2d 1750 Aged 44 years. Mary his first Wife Daughter of the Rev Benjamin Culme A.M. Rector of Studland Died March 21st 1746 Aged 35 Years. Margaret his second and surviving Wife,(Who Subsequently married The Rev Tho Coker A.M. Rector of Mappowder) Died in 1789 Aged 84 Years. Amy the Sister of the Said Margaret and the Widow of Issac Lester an Eminent Merchant of This Place, Died August 6th 1788 Aged 84 Years. The above Margaret and Amy were two of the Daughters of the Reverend Matthew Bowles, A.M. Formerly Rector of Corfe Castle. Elizabeth Tivertoe Sister of Mr Samuel Bowles Died April 7th 1788 aged 78 years
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Fawconer Memorial
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Fawconer, Fawconer Memorial

Museum Ref No: Stjamem2fawconer
Fawconer Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: This Monument To The Memory of the Rev’d Samuel Fawconer M.A. Late Vicar of Osmington, and Twenty Years Minister of this Parish was erected August 27th1788 by Martha his surviving Widow. He was a Man of Strong Genius sound Erudition and of just taste. His determined perseverance in the Discharge of his parochial duties was such as commanded Respect. He died January the 23rd 1788 in the 61st Year of his Age. His remains and those of his first Wife Elizabeth Daughter of Sir Sebastian Swale Bar’t lie buried in the opposite aisle Also of Martha Fawconer Widow of the above Samuel who died 24th March 1818
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Guest Memorial
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Guest, Guest Memorial

Museum Ref No: Canmem2Guest
Guest Memorial photographed in Canford Church, June 2015 Information included: In Memory of Sir Josiah John Guest .Baronet of Dowlais in the County of Glamorgan. Lord of This Manor of Canford and Member of Parliament for the Borough of Merthyr-Tydvil who through an upright and honourable career by the exercise of skill energy and perseverance Placed himself at the head of a most important branch of British Industry He was born 2nd February 1785 at Dowlias where he died 26th November 1852 and where he lies buried leaving by his wife The Lady Charlotte Elizabeth Bertie only Daughter of Albemarle Ninth Earl of Lindsey five sons and five Daughters. Happy in his domestic life .prosperous in his Business .full of years and honours having had time and inclination to prepare for his latter end He died in the midst of his family and dependents Beloved Respected Universally Lamented Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth Yea Saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them This tablet and the eastern chancel window are dedicated to his memory by his Widow
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Henning Memorial
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Henning, Henning Memorial

Museum Ref No: Stjamem3henning
Henning Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: In Memory of Robert Henning Merchant; an Alderman of this Corporation; He was A generous and faithful Friend, A tender Husband, An indulgent Father, A Lover of his Country and a Friend of Mankind, He died May 30th 1757 aged 60. Here also lies Margaret his Wife who died February 17th 1736 aged 36, with George, Edward and Margaret three of their children. Margaret a Grandchild, Daughter of John and Mary Henning. This Monument was erected by John and Robert Henning the surviving Sons
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John Montague Guest Memorial
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J M Guest, John Montague Guest Memorial

Museum Ref No: Canmem3JMGuest
JM Guest Memorial photographed in Canford Church, June 2015 Information included: To the glory of God and in Lasting Memory of Montague John Guest M.P For Youghal 1869-1874 and for Wareham 1880-1885. 3rd son of Sir John and Lady Charlotte Guest. “Monty” Died suddenly at Sandringham when on a visit to his friend and King.Edward VII on His Majesty’s birthday November 9. 1909. This tablet is erected in Sorrow and in Love by his youngest sister Blanche Countess of Bessborough
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Jolliffe Memorial
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Jolliffe, Jolliffe Memorial

Museum Ref No: Stjamem6jolliffe
Jolliffe Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: Near this Place Lies The Body of Peter Jolliff Who in the Late Wars Signalised himself against the French with uncommon Courage And frequently revenged their Insolences towards the English By Captivity or Death. William the third In justice to the merit of so brave a man Rewarded his Services with a Commission and a medal of Gold George the first at his Accession to the Throne Gave him the Command of this Town in all Military Affairs. Thus having been distinguished by these two great Kings. He died in the 72nd Year of his Age On the 12th day of November 1730. He left several Children William the Youngest Caused this monument to be erected to his Memory on the 9th October 1737. In memory also of the above mentione’d William Jolliff (an alderman and a Merchant of this town) who died August the 7th 1762 aged 64 years and Elizabeth his wife who died January the 5th 1747/8 aged 45 years: whose bodies lie entombed near this place.
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Rev Jolliffe
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Jolliffe, Rev Jolliffe

Museum Ref No: Stjamem8Jolliffe
Jolliffe Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: Sacred to the memory of The Reverend Peter William Jolliffe. M A son of Peter Jolliffe Merchant And Alderman of this Town. He was born on the 3rd of February 1767 and died on the 21st February 1861 in his 95th year. This Monument is erected by the Friends and Parishioners of The Reverend Peter William Jolliffe for nearly Seventy Years The Beloved and Respected Pastor of the Town of Poole. He was a man of Child Like simplicity. Of unaffected courtesy Of unblemished reputation Of unbounded benevolence Of singular disinterestedness and afforded a bright example of a pious and consistent clergyman adorning the Doctrine of God his Saviour. “ God Forbid That I Should Glory Save In The Cross Of Our Lord Jesus Christ “ “ Which Hope We Have As An Anchor Of The Soul Sure And Steadfast “
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Lester Memorial
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Lester, Lester Memorial

Museum Ref No: Stjamem4Lester
Lester Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: In memory of Francis Lester Alderman of this Corporation who died July 8th 1738 Aged 70 Also Rachell his Wife who died January 21st 1768 Aged 85 with Francis, William, Sarah, Susannah and Rachell Five of their Children. Also John Lester Alderman of this Corporation and Son of the above Francis Lester who Died August 28th 1775 Aged 74. Also Elizabeth his wife, daughter of William Goldwire Esquire who died November 8th 1770 Aged 84. Also Isaac Lester Merchant Son of the above Francis Lester who died September 20th 1778 Aged 60. This Monument was erected by Benjamin and Sarah Lester the only Surviving Children. Sacred to the Memory of Benjamin Lester Alderman and Late Representative in Parliament for this Town who died 25th January 1802 Aged 78 Years. Also of Susannah his Wife who died 4th March 1798 aged 76 Years and Susannah their Daughter who died 14th February 1778 aged 21 Years.
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Luff Memorial
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Luff, Luff Memorial

Museum Ref No: Canmem4Luff
Luff Memorial photographed in Canford Church, June 2015 Information included: This Tablet is erected to the memory of John William Luff by the members of the Guest Family to whom he devoted the hearty service of an upright life for over 50 years. His high principles, cultivated tastes & refined mind won him a position of influence, the love of many & the esteem of all. Born May 1827,entered in 1843 the service of Sir J.J Guest BT,MP. Was many years land agent to Lord Wimborne of Canford,was Mayor of Blandford 1885 1886 1887 1888 Died June 1893 Buried at Canford. Well done Good and Faithful Servant.Enter thou into The Joy of Thy Lord Matt xxv .21
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