Memorial to John Simpson & Family

Coley Parish Church

In Memory of Mary the Wife of John Simpson Junr of Hipperholme who died April 17th, in the 29th Year of her age.     HERE rests a Woman, good without pretence, Blest with plain reason, blest with sober sense; On Heav'n and Heav'nly things, her mind intent, On good and pious works, was chiefly bent; Passion and pride were to her soul unknown; Convinc'd that virtue only is our own; Two infant Children, once the pleasing tie, Of Matrimonial contract, near her lie, To these dear shades, this monument we raise; Their memory to perpetuate and to praise; These rites dear shades, this monument receive, Tis all a Husband, Father, Friend can give; In Peace sleep out the Sabbath of the Tomb, and wake to raptures in a Life to come     And of the said John Simpson, who died Octr 8th 1768, aged 41.