Memorial to Jayne Selwin

Halifax Parish Church

Sacred to the memory of JANE relict of John Caygill, Esqr of Shay, Halifax, and last remaining issue of William Selwyn, Esqr formerly of Down Hall, Essex, who was lost to her afflicted family the 25th day of July, 1806, Aged 84 years.     Her heart was the favourite residence of all the gentle and peaceful virtues : Warm affection, sincere piety, benevolence and humanity dwelt there, In mental as well as bodily sufferings she was patient and resigned; To her numerous virtues, held in constant exercise her relations and friends bear the most ample and sincere testimony, and availing ourselves of her good example, may we endeavour to tread with religions cheerfulness her peaceful footsteps, for they lead to everlasting happiness.     As a tribute of filial veneration and affection her only immediate descendant, Lady Jane Ibbettson caused this monument to be erected, A.D. 1807