Shipley, West Yorkshire

Index by Name

Almost all the headstones in this cemetery have been moved, many placed around the churchyard against the boundary walls, many laid on the ground as paving stones. Some are surely missing as some inscriptions start with words such as "Also the aforesaid" indicating that somebody else from the same family was buried in the same grave before this person.

Tombstones laid as paving stones, in front of the Main Entrance at the West End of the Church.

• Briggs
  • In Memory of John, the son of John and Mary Briggs of Heaton Royds who departed this Life September 26th 1829 Aged 27 Years.
  • Also of Mary Wife of the above said John Briggs who departed this Life March 11th 1834 Aged 74 Years.
  • Also of the above named John Briggs who departed this Life June 25th 1838 in the 75th Year of his Age.
• Tillotson
  • In Memory of Charlotte the daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah Tillotson of of Shipley who died December 23rd 1829 Aged 11 years
  • Also the above-said Jeremiah Tillotson who departed this Life December 12th 1832 aged 51 years.
  • Also of Frederick Son of the abovesaid Jeremiah & Hannah Tillotson who died March 10th 1833 Aged 3 Years
  • Also of George son of the abovesaid Jeremiah and Hannah Tillotson who died April 6th 1838 Aged 21 Years.
  • Also of Hannah Wife of the above Jeremiah Tillotson who died July 11th 1848 Aged 63 Yrs
  • Also in Loving Memory of Susan wife Jeremiah Tillotson Son of the above who entered into rest January 26th 1886 Aged 56 Years.
  • Also of Jeremiah relict of the aforesaid Susan Tillotson. Born Nov 5th 1815 Died May 25th 1906.
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• Holdsworth
  • In Memory of Skirrow Gill Holdsworth, Son of Samuel and Sarah Holdsworth of Shipley who died Agust 1st 1842 in the 3rd Year of his age.
  • Also of Sarah Holdsworth, Mother of the above, who died Nov 3rd 1852, Aged 44 Years.
  • Also the above Samuel Holdsworth, who died June 3rd 1887 in his 82nd year.
• Hall
  • Sacred to the Memory of Eleanor, Daughter of John and Sarah Hall late of Leeds who departed this Life May 23rd 1840 in the 27th Year of her Age.
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• Brooke and Park
  • In Memory of John Brooke, of Shipley who departed this Life May 11th 1847, aged 50 years.
    Afflictions sore long time I bore, Physicians were in vain, But death gave ease, when God did please, And freed me from my pain.
  • Also of Judith widow of the late William Park, and formerly the wife of the above John Brooke, who died September 11th 1882 aged 83 years.
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• Haley
  • In Memory of Mary Whitaker Haley Daughter of John and Mary Ann Haley Iron Founder Shipley who died June 22nd 1845 in the 6th Year of her age
  • Also ... Haley their son who died August 9th1845 in the 2nd Year of his age.
  • Also ... Haley their son who died November 6th 18.. in the ... Year of his age.
  • Also of the above named John Haley who departed this Life May 7th 1839, Aged 17 Years.
    ... a father dear, ... lies buried here. He parted with the world of pain, ... hopes to live again.
  • Also of the above named Mary Haley, who departed this Life February 24th 1891 Aged 79 Years.
    Her end was Peace
• Wood and Hartley
  • In Memory of Mary, wife of Abraham Wood of Shipley, who died Oct 11th 1858, aged 50 years
  • Also in Memory of Mary, relict of the late Charles Hartley, of Bingley, who died November 4th 1866, aged 76 Years.
  • Also of Hannah Wood, wife of the above Aby Wood who died May 18th 1869, aged 58 years.
  • Also of the above named Abraham Wood, who died April 15th 1871, aged 68 years.
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• Wilcock
  • In Memory of Frank the Son of Thomas and Hannah Wilcock of Windhill who died June 9th 1829, Aged 10 Months
  • Also of an Infant of theirs.
  • Also Frank Son of the above Thomas and Hannah Wilcock who died April 2nd 1836 Aged 1 Year and 8 Months.
  • Also Sarah Ann Daughter of the above Thomas and Hannah Wife of the abovenamed Thomas Wilcock who departed this Life Jan 21st 1849, Aged 52 Years.
  • Also of the abovenamed Thomas Wilcock, who died Nov 22nd 186, Aged 71 Years.
  • Also of Dawson Wilcock, son of the above, who departed this Life March 14th 1894 in his 70th year.
    His end was peace.
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• Park and Hardcastle
  • In Memory of Abraham Park of Shipley who departed this Life March 1st 1830 Aged 80 Years.
    I know that Christ hath power to save, Therefore tis my advice, Instead of weeping o'er my grave, Let all my friends rejoice,
  • Also Sarah Wife of Benjamin Park who departed this Life Oct 28th 1837, Aged 33 Years
  • Also of Nancy, the wife of William Hardcastle & daughter of the above Benjamin & Sarah Park, who died March 24th 1858, Aged 27 Years.
  • Also Susannah, daughter of Abraham & Ann Park & granddaughter of the above who died Jan 17th 1868, aged 4 years.
  • Also Elizabeth, daughter of the above who died Jan ... 18.., aged 2 years.
  • Also Benjamin, son of the above who died Nov 23rd ..., aged 2 years.
  • Also William, son of the above who died Nov 30th ... aged 8 years.
  • Also Sarah, daughter of the above who died in infancy.
  • Also of the above Benjamin Park who died April 11th 1878, aged 3 years.
  • Also Evereld, daughter of Abraham & Ann who died ... ... aged 1 year.
• Booth
  • Sacred to the memory of William, the son of John and Hannah Booth of Jane Hills, near Shipley, who departed this Life August 4th 1824, in the 10th Year of his Age.
    In this vaine world short was my stay, And sudden was my death; Plung'd into the water deep, 'Twas there I lost my breath.
  • Also of Two Children of the above, who died in their Infancy.
  • Also of the above said John Booth, Father of the above Children who departed this Life on the 25th day of November 1834 in the 38th Year of his Age.
  • Also of William, son of the above Ann Booth, Born August 1829 Died June 11th 1880.
• Waddington, Walton and Tillotson
  • In Memory of Elizabeth the Daughter of Samuel and Jane Waddington of Idle, who died Feb 28th 1829 Aged 19 Years.
    Say if no more in converse sweet, The blissful hour shall flee, Oh say if we no more may meet, Will you remember me. No time shall change our firm regard, Nor banish thoughts of thee; Then I shall reap a sweet reward, If you remember me.
  • Also of Jane, Wife of the above Samuel Waddington who died January 22nd 1845 in the 59th Year of her Age.
  • Also of the above Samuel Waddington, who died in Australia, 1875, Aged 87 Years.
  • W Walton Owner.
  • Also of John Tillotson, Brother of the above Jane Waddington, who departed this Life August 24th 1857 Aged 68 years. ---- W.W. Owner.
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• Hainsworth
  • In Memory of Henry, Son of James and Nancy Hainsworth of Shipley who Died on the 17th Day of March 1821 in the 2nd Year of his Age
  • Also of Two Children of the above who died in their Infancy. The Remains of the above where inter'd at Provedene Chapel
  • Also of Delilah their Daughter who died Sep 27th 1830 in the 2nd Year of her Age
  • Also James their Son Died Dec 9th 1831 in the 2nd Year of his Age.
  • Also of Jesse their Son, who died January 27th 1835, Aged 1 Years.
  • Also of the above-named Nancy Hainsworth who departed this Life July 24th 1860 in the 63rd Year of her age.
    Though lost to sight yet to memory dear.
  • Also of the above-named James Hainsworth who departed this Life November 16th 1861 Aged 68 Years
  • Also of Thomas, Son of the above who died Jan 18th 1869, Aged 48 Years.
  • Also of Elizabeth, Daughter of the above who died Oct 1st 1871, Aged 50 Years.
    In the midst of life we are in death
  • T.H. Owner
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• Lister
  • Sacred To the Memory of John Lister of Shipley who departed this Life on the 9th day of November 1834 aged 79 Years.
    The pains of death are past, Labour and Sorrow erase, And life's long warfare closed at Last, His soul is found in peace.
  • Also of Sarah his Wife who departed this Life on the 28th day of January 1837 aged 70 Years.
  • Also In Memory of William Lister, Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Lister Late of Junciion Windhill who departed this Life April 18th 1865, Aged 38 Years.
  • Also Mary Lister, wife of the above William Lister who departed this Life Sept 9th 1877 in the 31st Year of her Age.
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• Firth, Craven and Schoon
  • In Memory of Nancy Wife of John Firth of Wrose who died March 14th 1840 aged 71 Yrs
  • Also of WIlliam Son of Nathaniel and Sarah Craven of Bradford and Grandson to the above who died Dec 28th 1843 aged 1 Year
  • Also of Bethiah their Daughter who died April 19th 1844 aged 4 Years and 4 Months
  • Also of three of their Children who died in their Infancy
    Blest lovely babes Just for A Moment given, Shew'd forth on Earth and then return'd to heaven
  • Also of Nathaniel Son of the above Nathaniel and Sarah Craven, who departed this Life Aug 20th 1849 Aged 36 Years
  • Also of Priscilla Firth Schoon, who died August 4th 1870, Aged 10 Weeks.
  • Sarah Craven Owner, Bradford
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• Frear
  • In Memory of Sarah the Daughter of James and Hannah Frear of Shipley Moor Head, who departed this Life, August 9th 1854, Aged 6 Years.
  • Also of Isabella, Daughter of the above who departed this Life October 26th 1858, in the 5th Year of her Age.
  • Also of Anne, Daughter of the above who departed this Life April 20th 1866, in the 7th Year of her Age.
  • Also of Abraham Son of the above who departed this Life April 29th 1866 in the 5th Year of his Age.
  • Also of the above named James Frear who departed this Life November 29th 1866 in the 42nd Year of his Age.
  • Also of Hannah Frear, wife of the above born July 14th 1826, Died February 8th 1887
• Murgatroyd
  • In Memory of Sarah, Daughter of James and Margaret Murgatroyd of Shipley who departed this Life Feb 2nd 1847 aged 19 Years.
  • Also of Mary Ann, Daughter of the above James & Margaret Murgatroyd, who departed this Life June 14th 1851 Aged 16 Years.
  • Also of Miriam, Daughter of the above James & Margaret Murgatroyd who departed this Life Dec 20th 1854 in the 26th Year of her Age.
  • Also of Margaret, Wife of the above James Murgatroyd, who died Sep 24th 1863, in the 60th Year of her Age.
  • Also the above-named James Murgatroyd, who departed this Life Sept 4th 1875, in the 76th Year of his Age.
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• Jowett
  • Beneath This Stone are interred six children who died in their infancy the offspring of James and Alice Jowett of Bradford.
  • Also in Memory of the above James Jowett who departed this Life Feb 3rd 1859, aged 45 years.
  • Also Alice relict of the above James Jowett, who departed this Life March 26th 1862, in her 52nd year.
• Leach and Wilman
  • In Memory of Betty Leach, Daughter of Abraham and Hannah Leach of Windhill Crag, who died July 7th 1831 Aged 1 Year 11 Months.
  • Also George, Son of the above Abraham and Hannah Leach, who died Sep 17th 1835 Aged 1 Year 10 Months.
  • Also of Eastwood Son of the above Abraham and Hannah Leach who died April 29th 1849 in the 13th Year of his Age.
  • Also of Hannah, the wife of Ellison Leach, who died May 14th 1863, Aged 32 Years.
  • Also of Sarah, the wife of Thomas Leach, who died Sep 30th 1865, Aged 43 Years.
  • Also of Elizabeth Wilman, Born December 23rd 1840, Died February 28th 1909.
• Hall and West
  • In memory of Mary, the Wife of John Hall of Shipley, who departed this Life May 19th 1833 Aged 55 Years
  • Also of John Hall, Husband of the above Mary who departed this Life Oct 15th 1849 Aged 75 Years.
  • Also Nancy West, Daughter of the above, who departed this Life Jan 23rd 1870, Aged 69 Years.
• Stephenson and Petty
  • In Memory of the late John Petty of York, who departed this Life February 22nd 1850, aged 68 years
  • Also of Benjamin, son of James and Jane Stephenson, who departed this Life June 10th 1866, aged 7 weeks
  • Also of Grace, the beloved wife of Benjamin Stephenson who departed this Life September 5th 1869 aged 73 years.
  • Also of the above Benjamin Stephenson who died Dec 8th 1870 in his 86th year
    He trusted in Jesus
  • Also of James Stephenson, of Cottingley who departed this Life March 5th 1881 in the 31st year of his age.
  • Also of Jane Stephenson the beloved wife of the aforesaid James Stephenson who departed this Life March 3rd 1911 in her 84th year.
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• Tillotson
  • In Memory of Mary Tillotson, the Daughter of Thomas and Sarah Tillotson of Windhill, who departed this Life Nov 9th 1827, in the 26th Year of her Age.
  • Also the above Thomas Tillotson who departed this Life Jan 5th 1832 Aged 79 Years.
  • Also Sarah, Widow of the above Thomas Tillotson, who departed this Life Oct 9th 1837, in the 80th Year of her Age.
  • Also Jonathan Tillotson, Son of the above Thomas and Sarah, who died July 7th Aged 34 Years
• Cryer and Hainsworth
  • In memory of George the Son of Jonathan and Ruth Cryer of Bingley who died Feb 10th 1844 aged 8 Months
  • Also the above said Ruth Cryer Daughter of James and Hannah Hainsworth of Shipley who died at Shipley Dec 23rd 1844 aged 28 Years.
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• Wilcock
  • In Memory of Sarah, wife of Joseph Wilcock of Shipley, who departed this Life Sep 10th 1852, aged 58 years.
    Weep not for me my troubles o'er, We soon shall meet to part no more.
  • Also of the above Joseph Wilcock, who departed this Life March 9th 1854, aged 58 years.
    The night is past the stars remain; So man that died shall live again.
  • Also of Martha Ellen, Daughter of the above, who departed this Life Jan 14th 1855, in the 16th year of her age.
    Like tender plant in fair array, She blossom'd here a little day.
  • Also of Joseph, son of the above-named, Joseph Wilcock, who departed this Life Dec 16th 1865, aged 42 years.
    This toilsome world I've left behind, A glorious crown I hope to find.
  • David Wilcock, Owner. Joseph Wilcock, Owner, Shipley.
• Horn
  • In this Vault rest The remains of Alice, the Wife of Joseph Horn, of Shipley, who departed this Life July 3rd 1846, Aged 35 Years.
  • Also of Rich^d, Son of the above who died in his Infancy.
  • Also of John Horn of Shipley, who died Dec 7th 1861, Aged 82 Years.
  • A. & S. Horn, Owners.
• Craven
  • In Memory of James Son of William & Ann Craven of Dixon Mill who died April 5th 1851, in the 2nd Year of his Age.
  • Also of Mary Ellen, Daughter of the above who died Nov 1st 1855 in the 15th Year of her Age.
  • Also of the above-named William Craven who died the 1st of Dec 1867 in the 58th Year of his Age
  • Also Ann the beloved wife of the above William Craven who departed this Life Feb 17th 1881, aged 69 years
  • Also Emma Daughter of Ellis ... Stone broken
• Holliday
  • Sacred to the memory of Frances the Son of John and Alice Holliday of Shipley, who died Jan 26th 1829, Aged 8 Months.
    Lifeless Infant tho' I be, You may learn one truth from me, Think whene'er this spot you see, You have sin'd but not for me.
  • Also of Thomas Son of the above John and Alice Holliday, who departed this Life the 6th day of Jan 1837, Aged 6 Years.
    The God did please by death to seize, And little warning give; But yet we trust he's gone to Christ, Who dy'd his soul to save.
• Bishill and White
  • In Memory of Elizabeth, Wife of Tho^s Bishill of Shipley, Farmer, who departed this Life July 28th 1844, Aged 73 Years.
  • Also of the abovenamed Thomas Bishill, who departed this Life Jume 17th 1847, Aged 65 Years.
  • In Affectionate Remembrance of Mary White, the beloved wife of Emmanuel White of Bradford who died May 13th 1851 in the 41st Year of her Age
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• Moorhouse and Airey
  • In Memory of Sarah Wife of Benjamin Moorhouse, and Daughter of William and Margaret Airey, of Shipley, who died August 16th 1846, aged 25 years.
    Weep not my friends and husband dear, I am not dead, but sleeping here, As I am now, so you must be, Therefore prepare to follow me,
  • Also of Margaret, Wife of the above William Airey who died Dec 13th 1852, aged 64 Years. Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord.
  • Also of the above named William Airey, who died Sep 5th 1860, aged 70 Years.
  • Also of Thomas, Son of the Above named William and Margaret Airey, who died June 20th 1863, aged 50 Years.
    Death neither yourth nor age doth spare, Therefore to follow me prepare, Whilst life doth last.
• Hardaker and Butterfield
  • In Memory of Benjamin Butterfield Hardaker, Son of Richard and Martha Hardaker of Shipley, who departed this Life Jan 23rd 1829, Aged 27 weeks and 4 days.
  • Also of Richard and William Twin Sons of the above Richard and Martha Hardaker, who died in their Infancy in the Month of March 1830.
  • Also of Rebecca Butterfield Sister of the above Martha Hardaker, who departed this Life August 7tth 1865 Aged 74 Years
  • Also of Martha the faithful and Affectionate wife of the above Richard Hardaker who died the 25th of Feb 1867 Aged 77 Years
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• Lambert
  • In Memory of Hannah the Daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Lambert of Windhill Crag-End who died March 3rd 1832 Aged 10 Years
  • Also Tom Lambert Grandson of the above who died Aug 27th 1850, Aged 18 Weeks
  • Also of Susannah Daughter of the above named Samuel & Elizabeth Lambert, who died March 10th 1864 Aged 32 Years.
  • Also of the above-named Samuel Lambert who departed this Life September 17th 1866 Aged 82 Years
  • Also of Elizabeth wife of the above named Samuel Lambert who died January 21st 1874, in the 85th Year of her Age.
  • Also of Elizabeth Lambert, Granddaughter of the above who died Sep 23rd 1879 Aged 20 Years.
  • J. Lambert, Owner.
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• Davison and Brear
  • In Memory of John the Son of Jeremiah and Zillah Davison of Shipley who departed this Life June 9th 1830 in the 20th Year of his Age.
  • Also of Ann Brear the Wife of James Brear of Shipley & daughter of the above Jeremiah and Zillah Davison who departed this Life August 22nd 1833 in the 26th year of her Age
  • Also of the above Jeremiah Davison who departed this Life June 14th 1849 Aged 75 Years.
  • Also of Zillah, Wife of the above Jeremiah Davison, who departed this Life Feb 3rd 1853, Aged 84 Years.
• Waddington, Butterfield and Newsome
  • In Memory of William Waddington of Frizinghall, who departed this Life July 18th 1828 aged 76 Years.
  • Also of Hannah Sister to the above and Relict of the late William Butterfield of Shipley, who departed this Life May 25th 1838, aged 72 Years.
  • In Loving Memory of Morvel Newsome, of Bradford Born May 3rd 1828 Died July 9th 1895
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• Michie
  • In Memory of John Michie the son of Robert and Sarah Michie, of Shipley, who departed this Life December 30th 1826, Aged 4 Years and 6 Months.
    This lovely bud so young so fair, Call'd hence by early doom; But came to shew how sweet a flower, In Paradise would bloom.
  • Also Sarah Ann their Daughter who died in her Infancy.
  • Also Sarah, wife of the above Robert Michie, who died Nov 24th 1848, in the 59th year of her age.
  • Also of the above Robert Michie, who died April 21st 1869 in the 86th Year of his Age.
• Sugden
  • Sacred to the Memory of Sarah the wife of Benjamin Sugden of Shipley, who departed this Life June 4th 1840 in the 67th Year of her Age
  • Also of the above Benjamin Sugden who departed this Life June 6th 1856 Aged 83 Years.
  • Also of Sarah Ellen the beloved Daughter of Thomas and Hannah Sugden, and Granddaughter of the above, who died June 14th 1866, Aged 23 Years
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• Hardy
  • In Memory of Samuel, son of Ann Hardy of Chellow Heights, Heaton, who died Dec 28th 1853, in the 4th Year of his age.
  • Also of Jonas, son of Thomas & Sarah Hardy, who died March 12th 1854, in the 31st year of his age.
    Be ye also ready: For in such an hour As ye think not the son of man cometh.
  • Also of the above Thomas Hardy, who died June 19th 1872, in the 80th year of his age.
• Fairbank
  • In Memory of Joseph Fairbank of Shipley, who died July 13th 1842, Aged 16 Years.
  • Also of Ann, Daughter of the above Joseph Fairbank, who died May 17th 1854 Aged 21 Years.
  • Also of Mary, Daughter of the above who died May 1st 1870, Aged 34 Years.
  • Also of Mary, wife of the above Joseph Fairbank who died Jan 23rd 1879, Aged 71 Years.
  • Also of William Fairbank, son of the above, Born April 1st 1838, Died May 22nd 1892
• Crabtree
  • In Memory of Abraham Crabtree of Shipley who departed this Life Dec 22nd 1839 Aged 31 Years
  • Also Sophia Crabtree Wife of the above, who died July 16 1840 Aged 29 Years.
  • Also William Crabtree Son of the above Abraham & Sophia who died Aug 16th 1841 Aged 7 Years.
  • Also John Son of the above named Abraham Crabtree who died May 4th 1862 Aged 30 Years.
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• Hammond and Hargreaves
  • In Memory of Joseph Son of Joseph And Mary Hammond of Bradford who departed this Life Nov 19th 1836, Aged 3 Years And 5 Months.
  • Also Edward Hammond, Son of the above who departed this Life, Aug 18th 1837, Aged 1 Year & 5 Months
  • Also Alfred Hammond, Son of the above who died in his Infancy December 13th 1841.
  • Also George Hargreaves, Grandson to the above who departed this Life May 17th 1846 Aged 10 Months
  • Also of the above-named Joseph Hammond, who departed this Life June 8th 1855 in the 58th Year of his Age.
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• Medley and Clark
  • Sacred to the Memory of Raistrick, Son of Isaac and Hannah Medley of Baildon who died Nov 21st 1845 Aged 20 Years.
  • Also Sabina Daughter of William and Elizabeth Medley of Baildon who departed this Life June 20th 1848 Aged 9 Months.
  • Also Harry only son of Joseph S & Elizabeth Clark of Shipley who died Feb 20th 1900 Aged 22 Years.
    If love could have saved thou wouldst not have died
  • Also Doris daughter of the above Harry & Florence Clark who died in infancy
  • Also Florence, wife of the above named Harry Clark, who died Dec 8th 1906 in her 32nd year
    Her end was Peace.
  • Also Anne daughter of the above Joseph Samuel & Elizabeth Clark who died June 4th 1911 in her 40th Year.
    Gone but not forgotten.
  • H.S. Clark, Owner.
• Laycock and Ogden
  • In Memory of Joshua son of Joshua and Elizabeth Laycock of Cottingley, who died February 1st 1854 in the first year of his age.
  • Also Eliza Daughter of the above who died March 24th 1859, in the 13th year of her age.
  • Also Eliza Ogden, sister of the above who died March 6th 1870, in the 70th year of her age.
  • Also of the above named Joshua Laycock, who departed this Life March 21st 1888, aged 73 years.
    These are they which came out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and made them white in the ... of the ...
  • Also of Elizabeth wife of the above, who departed this Life September 8th 18..7 in her 77th Year.
• Mitchell
  • In Memory of Timothy, son of Thomas and Jane Mitchell, who died Feb 27th 1848, aged 4 years and 8 months.
  • Also Mary, daughter of the above who died May 28th 1851, aged 4 years and 7 months.
  • Also Tom, son of the above who died Dec 6th 1854, aged 1 year and 5 months.
  • Also John, son of the above who died July 8th 1870, aged 18 years and 8 months.
  • Also Sarah, daughter of the above who died June 22nd 1871, aged 22 years.
  • Also Jane, wife of the above Thomas Mitchell who died April 16th 1875, in the 65th Year of her age.
  • Also the above Thomas Mitchell, who died Feb 1st 1876, in the 65th year of his age.
    Parents and children there shall meet, in Heaven to part no more.
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• Murgatroyd
  • In Memory of James the Son of James and Ann Murgatroyd of Wrose Hill who died October 11th 1833 in the 2nd Year of his age.
  • Also of Farnish, Son of the above James and Ann Murgatroyd, who departed this Life April 19th 1851 in the 9th Year of his age.
  • Also of Jane wife of Joseph Murgatroyd, of Manningham who departed this Life July, 12th 1892 Aged 66 Years.
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• Foster
  • In Memory of Two Children of Jonathan and Elizabeth Foster of Shipley viz Jonathan died Sept 8th 1833, in the 3rd Year of his Age. William died May 18th 1834, Aged 5 Years.
  • Also Noah and Charles, who died in their Infancy
  • Also of Jonathan Foster Father of the above Children, who died June 6th 1838 Aged 40 Years.
  • Also of Elizabeth, Wife of the above Jonathan Foster, who died January 23rd 1869, Aged 70 Years.
  • William Foster, Owner.
• Hodgson and Burgess
  • In Memory of Mary, Wife of Thomas Hodgson of Shipley who died December 8th 1845 aged 35 Years.
  • Also of the abovesaid Thomas Hodgson, who died February 22nd 1846 aged 62 Years
  • Also of William Burgess who died August 10th 1872 aged 59 Years.
  • Also of Elizabeth, wife of the above named William Burgess, who died June 29th 1887 In the 74th year of her age.
  • William Burgess Owner
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• Simson, Simpson and Sturdy
  • In Memory of Josiah Whitead Simson son of Francis & Sarah Simson of Shipley who departed this Life March 25th 1848 Aged 17 Years.
  • Also Edon Simpson Daughter of the above Francis & Sarah Simpson who departed this Life June 29th 1819 in the 21st Year of her Age.
  • Also John William Sturdy Grandson of the above Francis & Sarah Simpson, who died Jan 19th 1850 Aged 1 Year & 7 Months.
  • Also James Simpson. Son of the above who died July 19th 1851 in the 17th Year of his Age
  • Also Margaret Edon Sturdy, sister to the above J.W. Sturdy, who died Sept 25th 1853, Aged 9 Months.
  • Also Mary Anne Sturdy, Wife of William Sturdy and Mother of the above J.W. and M.E. Sturdy, who died Sept 27th 1854, Aged 32 Years.
    Man is like to vanity, his days are as a shadow that passeth away. Psalm CXLIV. IV.
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• Stephenson
  • In Memory of William Stephenson of Shipley who was born the 10th of May 1804, and died the 27th of January 1852.
  • Also the infant Daughter of the above William and Hannah Stephenson
  • Also of Hannah, wife of the above William who departed this Life Sept 18th 1879, Aged 76 Years.
  • Hannah Stephenson, Owner.
• Clough
  • In Memory of Samuel, Son of James and Grace Clough, of Manningham, who departed this Life the 12th of May, 1847 Aged 14 Months.
  • Also William, their Son, who departed this Life the 12th of February, 1851, Aged 7 Years, and 4 Months,
    Dear Parents weep not for us dead, Because we have to Jesus fled: Yet who could help but shed a tear, For children which was lov'd so dear.
  • Also of Grace, the beloved wife of James Clough who departed this Life may 14th 1890, in her 72nd Year.
  • Also of the above James Clough who departed this Life Oct 21st 1895 in his 81st Year
  • Also of Thomas son of the above who departed this Life May 7th 1908 in his 60th Year
• Barker
  • In Memory of Martha Ellen, daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Barker of Shipley who died May 18th 1851 aged 6 Months
  • Also of Thomas Barker, their son who departed this Life June 8th 1859 aged 2 years and 7 months
  • Also of Mary Ann Barker, their daughter who departed this Life July 6th 1869 in her 21st year.
• Birkbeck
  • Bertha, daughter of Morris and Bertha Birkbeck of Bradford died 22nd Sept 1851 aged 2 years.
  • Also the above named Morris Birkbeck who died Sept 1st 1862 Aged 63 Years
• Unwin
  • In Loving Memory of James Unwin, who died November 15th 1886, aged 62 years.
    He that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out.
  • Also of Sarah Unwin, wife of the above, who departed this Life December 14th 1888 aged 63 years.
    Her end was Peace.
  • Sarah Unwin Owner
• Myers and Higson
  • In Memory of John, Son of William and Mary Myers of Baildon, who departed this Life the 15th day of April 1851 Aged 9 Years.
  • Also of William, Son of the above, who died in its infancy, on the 30th day of April 1851
    The dear delights we here enjoy, And fondly call our own, Are but short favours, borrow'd now, To be repaid anon.
  • Also Sarah Daughter of the above who died May 12th 1852 Aged 13 Months
  • Also Ann, Daughter of the above who died Sept 18th 1855, Aged 7 Months.
  • Also Ezra, Son of the above who died October 25th 1858, Aged 4 Months.
  • Also of the above-named William Myers, who departed this Life April 6th 1861 in the 46th Year of his Age.
  • Also Mary, wife of the above who departed this Life March 25th 1879 in the 63rd Year of her Age
  • Also Myers, Son of James & Martha Higson, who departed this Life April 8th 1879, Aged 1 Year.
  • Also Sugden Myers died Nov 17th 1911 aged 59 years.
• Wood
  • In Memory of Hannah Wood Wife of Samuel Wood of Hirst Mills Shipley, who departed this Life the 23rd day of August 1838, aged 41 years.
    Now husband dear my life is past, You faithfully lov'd me to the last; Greive not for me but pitty take, And love my children for my sake.
  • J.W. Owner
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• Garner
  • In Memory of Stephen Garner of Shipley who died Nov 2nd 1847 aged 47 Years.
  • Also Stephen Son of William and Ann Garner and Grandson of the above who died in his Infancy 1815
  • Also of Eliza Daughter of the above William and Ann Garner who died August 24th 1832 Aged 3 Years
  • Also of Mary Wife of the above Stephen Garner, who died Feb 4th 1857 Aged 64 Years.
  • Also of Eliza Daughter of the above William & Ann Garner who died december 16th 1858 Aged 15 Months
• Hainsworth and Robinson
  • In Memory of Joshua Hainsworth who died January 16th 1851 Aged 53 Years.
  • Also of Elizabeth Robinson of Shipley, who died May 4th 1861 in the 23rd Year of her Age.
    The battle fought, The Victory's won. And Jesus is the Conqueror. He hath done all things well.
  • Abraham Hainsworth, Jun^r Owner
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• Hainsworth
  • In Memory of Sarah Wife of Abraham Hainsworth of Shipley, who died Nov 2nd 1846 in the 78th Year of her Age.
    Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
  • Also of Abraham Hainsworth Husband of the abovesaid Sarah, who died May 1st 1854 in the 87th Year of his Age.
  • Also Abraham Crossley Hainsworth Son of Abraham & Mary Hainsworth and Grandson of the above who died March 31st 1854, Aged three Months.
  • Abraham Hainsworth, Jun^r Owner
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• Lilley
  • In Memory of Martha, Wife of James Lilley of Shipley, who died Feb 11th 1875, in the 70th Year of Her Age.
  • Also the above James Lilley who died Sept 2nd 1879 in the 76 Year of his Age.
  • Also Arthur Lilley grandson of the above who died April 30th 1907 Aged 41 Years.
• Dibb
  • In Memory of John Dibb of Cottingleey who departed this Life July 29th 1846 in the 43rd Year of his Age.
  • Also of John Dibb, Son of the above who departed this Life May 29th 1860 in the 24th Year of his Age.
  • Also James Dibb, Son of the above who departed this Life Dec 9th 1876 in the 36th Year of his Age.
  • Also of Ann Dibb, wife of the above who departed this Life Feb 10th 1878 in the 74th Year of her Age.
  • Also of William Dibb, Son of the above who departed this Life June 17th 1883 in the 49th Year of his Age.
  • Also of Ellen Dibb, Daughter of the above John & Ann Dibb, who departed this Life April 10th 1886 in the 43rd Year of her Age.
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• Dibb and Lupton
  • In Memory of Alice, the Wife of John Dibb, of Jane Hills, Shipley, who died December 11th 1851, Aged 61 Years.
  • Also of the above named John Dibb, who died February 28th 1856, Aged 69 Years.
  • Also Ann, wife of John Lupton, of Leeds, Tobacco Manufacturer, and Daughter of the above who died December 13th 1869, Aged 59 Years.
  • Also of the above named John Lupton who died at Shipley, March 8th 1889 Aged 78 Years.
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• Dean
  • Sacred to the Memory of Thomas the beloved son of Anthony Procter and Sarah Ann Dean of Shipley who departed this Life March 28th 1846, Aged 15 Months.
  • Also of the above named Sarah Ann the beloved wife of Anthony Procter Dean, who departed this Life February the 8th 1849, aged 26 years.
• Marshall
  • In Memory of Hannah, the Wife of John Marshall, of Idle, who departed this Life October 9th 1850, Aged 36 Years
• Deacon
  • In Memory of Sarah, the beloved wife of George Deacon of Windhill, who departed this Life August 1st 1850, aged 25 years.
  • Also of Samuel Deacon, son of the above, born July 30th 1850; died August 19th 1850
• Slingsby
  • Sacred to the Memory of Samuel, the beloved son of George and Nanny Slingsby of Wrose Hill, who departed this Life Sept 24th 1852 in the 16th year of his age.
  • Also of Job, son of the above George and Nanny Slingsby, who died June 7th 1853 in the 15th year of his age.
  • Also of the above-named George Slingsby, who died August 14th 1874, aged 74 years.
  • Also of Nanny, wife of the above George Slingsby, who died October 24th 1878, aged 78 years.
• Lambert and Berry
  • In Memory of Edward Lambert, of Manningham, who departed this Life december 23rd 1853, in the 72nd year of his age.
    I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
  • Also of Sarah Lambert, wife of the above, who departed this Life June 1st 1856, in the 67th year of her age.
  • Also Mary, wife of Thomas Berry, and daughter of the above-named Edward and Sarah Lambert, who departed this Life January 28th 1859, in the 47th year of her age.
  • For more Lambert
• Verity
  • Sacred to the Memory of Mary, the Wife of Robert Verity, of Windhill, who departed this Life May 29th 1847, in the 72nd Year of her Age.
  • Also of the above-named Robert Verity, who departed this Life dec 5th 1850, Aged 72 Years.
  • Also of Nancy Verity, the Daughter of the above who departed this Life Feb 25th 1865, Aged 47 Years.
  • Also of Elizabeth, Daughter of the above who departed this Life December 2nd 1863, in the 60th Year of her Age.
• Lewty
  • Sacred to the memory of Margaret Daughter of John and Mary Lewty of Bradford who departed this Life on the 30th day of May 1843 in the 17th Year of her Age
  • Also of Mary wife of the above John Lewty who departed this Life January 19th 1864 in the 64th year of her Age.
  • Also Richard only son of John and Mary Lewty died May 19th 1878 aged 52.
  • Also John Lewty Husband and father of the above, who departed this Life August 2nd 1883, aged 78 years.
    He giveth his beloved sleep
  • Also Mary Lewty, wife of the above Richard Lewty who fell asleep, June 2nd 1929 aged 83 years.
• Pickard and Hargreaves
  • Sacred to the Memory of Ann, Wife of Abraham Pickard, of Shipley, who departed this Life, Oct 28th 1848, Aged 38 Years.
  • Also of Abraham Pickard who died Nov 14th 1872 in the 68th Year of his age And was Intered at the forest Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A
  • Also their son Edmund Harper Pickard died May 28th 1911 in his 79th year.
  • H. Hargreaves, Owner
• Aykroyd
  • Sacred to the Memory of Alice, the Daughter of John and Elizabeth Aykroyd of Bradford, who died June 16th 1850 aged 2 Years and 3 Months.
  • Likewise William the Infant Son of the above who died July 9th 1856
• King
  • In Memory of Hannah, Wife of Robert King of Clock House, who died Nov 23rd 1844 in the 56th Year of her Age.
  • Also Barker King, Grandson to the above Hannah & Robert King who died April 1st 1850 Aged 10 Months.
  • Also of Emma King Granddaughter of the above Robert and Hannah King who died Aug 25th 1852, Aged 1 Year.
  • Also of the aforenamed Robert King, who died May 28th 1853, Aged 63 Years.
• Beanland
  • In Memory of John Beanland of Carsyke, who died July 14th 1832, Aged 68 Years.
  • Also of Sarah, Wife of the above John Beanland, who departed this Life December 8th 1838 Aged 74 Years.
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• Firth
  • In Memory of Lydia, Daughter of William and Harriet Firth, of Shipley, who departed this Life June 21st 1849, aged 8 years & 9 months.
  • Also of Sarah, daughter of the above W^m & Harriet Firth, who departed this Life April 30th 1851, aged 6 years & 5 months.
    Dear Parents weep not for us dead, Because we have to Jesus fled: Yet who could help but shed a tear, For children which was lov'd so dear.
  • Also of Jabez, son of the above who departed this Life August 12th 1857, aged 4 years & 8 months.
  • Also of Ramsbottom, son of the above who departed this Life August 20th 1857, aged 2 years & 1 month.
  • Also of George Dawson Firth, son of the above, who departed this Life Jan 11th 1861, aged 1 year & 9 months.
  • Also of Harriet, wife of the above William Firth, who departed this Life Nov 8th 1868, aged 48 years.
    She died in Jesus and is blest, How kind her slumbers are: From sufferings and from sin released, And freed from every care.
  • Also of the above named William Firth, who departed this Life March 24th 18.. aged 70 years.
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• Firth and Shackleton
  • In Memory of Michael Son of John and Lydia Firth of Branch Road Shipley, who departed this Life January 2nd 1837, in the 16th Year of his Age.
  • Also of Lydia, Wife of the above-named John Firth, who departed this Life April 26th 1861, Aged 67 Years.
  • Also of the above-named John Firth, who departed this Life May 14th 1862, Aged 77 Years.
  • Also of Sarah Shackleton daughter of the above who departed this Life March 11th 1894 Aged 77 Years
  • Sarah Shackleton, Owner.
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• Palliaser and Burgess
  • In Memory of Ann, the wife of Thomas Palliaser of Frizinghall, who departed this Life May 14th 1851, aged 28 years.
  • Also of John, son of the above, who died March 5th 1852, aged 18 months.
  • Also of James, son of the above Thomas and Margaret Palliaser, who died June 20th 1851, aged 3 weeks.
    Though for a time they sleep in dust, Each resting in their bed: Soon the Archangel's trump shall sound, And call them from the dead,
  • Also of Elizabeth Burgess, Aunt to the above Ann, who died January 4th 1861, aged 75 Years.
• Sugden
  • In Memory of Jonas Sugden, of Clock House in Manningham, who departed this Life the 22nd Day of March 1835, Aged 60 Years.
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• Firth
  • In Memory of Mary the Wife of Michael Firth of Shipley Royds, who departed this Life March 6th 1837, in the 15th Year of her Age.
  • Also of the above named Michael Firth, of Shipley Royds, who departed this Life on the 12th day of April 1863, Aged 73 Years.
    Tis Jesus the first and the last, Whose spirit hath guided us safe home, We will praise him for all that is past, And trust him for all that's to come.
  • Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Matt xxiv 44.
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• Harper
  • Sacred to the Memory of William Harper of Shipley who departed this Life on the 26th day of January 1841 Aged 60 Years.
  • Also of Sarah, Wife of the above William Harper, who departed this Life on the 12th day of April 1858, Aged 77 Years.
• unreadable
  • This is a triangular stone near a kerb stone which is almost unreadble.
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• Mode and Dunwell
  • This stone is also cut, and placed next to the same kerb stone.
  • John Mode of ...
    who departed this Life J...
    Aged 50 Years.
  • Also of Mary Ann Dunwell who died Feb 27th 1832 Aged 14 Months.
• Mann
  • ... late of Bollshay Hall, who departed this Life, ... 18th of December 1845, in the 37th year of his age.
  • Also Anne Mann wife of the above who entered into rest June the 14th 1894 in the 82nd year of her age.
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• Mann and Wells
  • In Memory of Joshua Mann of Mannville near Bradford who departed this Life the 11th of February 1852 in the 61st year of his age.
  • Also of Sarah Wells, sister of the above, who died at Bradford December 19th 1863, aged ... years.
  • Also in Memory of Emma Wells, daughter of the above Sarah Wells, born February, 17th 1812. Died May 7th 1821.
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• Mann
  • departed this life the 24 ...
  • Also Alice Mann, wife of the above named John Mann Died June 21st 1853, aged ...
• Hinchliffe
  • In Memory of John, the Son of James and Hannah Hinchliffe of Wrose Hill, who departed this Life Dec 18th 1831 Aged 4 Months.
  • Also of Hannah, Wife of the above, Ja^s Hinchliffe, who departed this Life Feb 16th 1853 Aged 51 Years.
  • Also of the above, James Hinchliffe who departed this Life Aug 26th 1876, Aged 80 Years.
• Lewin
  • Sacred to the Memory of Emma Daughter of George & Mary Ann Lewin, who departed this Life June 1st 1846 Aged 3 Years.
    We bring her Lord, with thankful hands, And veld her up to the; Joyful ..at we ourselves are ..ime, Thine let our offsprin..e
• Hainsworth
  • In Memory of Jane the Wife of William Hainsworth of Shipley who Died Oct 19th ... Aged ... Years
• Toothill and Barnett
  • In Memory of Mary, wife of James Toothill of Shipley _BAR who died March 31st 1854, in the 63rd Year of her age.
  • Also of Mary Lister Barnett, Daughter of Robert and Lydia Barnett, who died August 31st 1861, aged 8 Months.
  • Also of the above Lydia Barnett, Daughter of the above James and Mary Toothill, who died Nov 20th 1861, aged 32 years.
  • Also of the above named James Toothill, who died July 27th 1862, in the 63rd year of his age.
• Beanland
  • In Memory of Henry Son of Samuel Beanland of Carsyke who died February 20th 1829, Aged 9 Months.
  • Also of Margaret Daughter of John and Sarah Beanland and Sister of the above Samuel who died June 27th 1829 Aged 24 Years.
  • Also of Samuel, Son of John and Elizabeth Beanland of Bolton who departed this Life, April 13th 1840 Aged 23 Years.
  • Also of the above-named John Beanland, who departed this life Nov 27th 1857, Aged 64 Years.
  • Also of Elizabeth, relict of the above John Beanland who died July 10th 1872, aged 82 years and is interred in the adjoining grave
• Skirrow
  • In Memory of Ruth, Wife of Stephen Skirrow, of Bradford Moor, Who Died April 26th 1854 Aged 59 Years.
  • Also of the above Stephen Skirrow, of Bolton, Who Died Oct 16th 1871, Aged 84 Years.
  • Also two Grandchildren Who Died in their Infancy.
• Firth and Shackleton
  • In Memory of Michael Son of John and Lydia Firth of Branch Road Shipley, who departed this Life January 2nd 1837, in the 16th Year of his Age.
  • Also of Lydia, Wife of the above-named John Firth, who departed this Life April 26th 1861, Aged 67 Years.
  • Also of the above-named John Firth, who departed this Life May 14th 1862, Aged 77 Years.
  • Also of Sarah Shackleton daughter of the above who departed this Life March 11th 1894 Aged 77 Years.

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