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Prominant names include Merrick;  Palmer, Hopkins

Prominant names include Merrick; Palmer, Hopkins

James Rudge, died lst August 1808 aged 63.  "He was pious;  humane;  generous and sincere"

James Rudge, died lst August 1808 aged 63. "He was pious; humane; generous and sincere"

Much of this is indistinct, but I have gleaned the following:  William Merrick died 9th January 1745 aged 40.  William Palmer of Bollitree died 25th February 1851 aged 69, also Sarah his wife who died March 15th 1822 aged 40.

Much of this is indistinct, but I have gleaned the following: William Merrick died 9th January 1745 aged 40. William Palmer of Bollitree died 25th February 1851 aged 69, also Sarah his wife who died March 15th 1822 aged 40.

Thomas Hopkins Merrick, died 26th March 1788 aged 66, also Mary wife of Thomas Hopkins and mother of the above, died 15th October 1793 aged 100.  (Good grief!!!  this is indeed a rarity for the date, and if she is one of yours then please do let me know)

Thomas Hopkins Merrick, died 26th March 1788 aged 66, also Mary wife of Thomas Hopkins and mother of the above, died 15th October 1793 aged 100. (Good grief!!! this is indeed a rarity for the date, and if she is one of yours then please do let me know). Also, William Hopkins Merrick of Kingstanley, son of Thomas and Mary Hopkins, died 21st August 1808.

Thomas Bisse S.T.P, died 22nd April 1731 aged 56.  This inscription is fully readable, but is in Latin so if there is an descendant out there who would like the text I will happily oblige

Thomas Bisse S.T.P, died 22nd April 1731 aged 56. This inscription is fully readable, but is in Latin so if there is an descendant out there who would like the text I will happily oblige