Rishworth Independent Graveyard



This is a collection of Monumental Inscriptions from the Graveyard at Rishworth Congregational Church, Parrock Nook

The RPN Numbers refer to the grave numbers on Alan Shaw's Plan of the Graveyard

This document was prepared from text kindly supplied by Alan Shaw from his CD Monumental Inscriptions in the Ripponden Area


RPN 104

No inscription

RPN 105

Sacred to the Memory of SETH the dearly beloved husband of Ethel Lum who died March 18th 1936 aged 48 years.
Also ETHEL the devoted wife of the above Seth Lum who died Dec. 19. 1952 aged 60 years.
Also EILEEN only child of the above who died Aug 6 1974
"Loves last gift – Remembrance"

RPN 106

BEN WADSWORTH 1863 – 1938 ALICE WADSWORTH 1869 – 1959 FLORENCE WINIFRED WADSWORTH Their Only Child 1891 -1985 ELLEN WADSWORTH 1866 – 1924

RPN 109

In Loving Memory Of HENRY HAMER of Littleborough, who died October 19th 1890, aged 62 years.
"Gone but not forgotten"
Also SARAH HAMER, wife of the above, who died Feb 9th 1907 aged 74 years.
"Rest in Peace"
On the north-west surround:
Also WATSON HAMER 1881 – 1975
On the south-west surround:
Also EVELINE HAMER nee Hanson 1883 – 1934

RPN 110

In Loving Memory Of JOHN HAMER of Stansfield Hey Soyland, Born July 12th 1841, Died August 11th 1897.
Also ELLEN HAMER, wife of the above Died April 2nd 1911 Aged 63 Years. Thy will be done

RPN 117

In Memory of DAN GARSIDE of Shade, Rishworth who died January 27th 1886 in his 68th year.
Also of SUSEY wife of the above who died August 28th 1885 in her 70th year.
Also JOHN GARSIDE, of Bottoms Soyland who died August 25th 1886 aged 63 years.
Also HANNAH, beloved wife of the above John Garside, who died December 11th 1901 aged 76 years.
Also MARTHA ANN GARSIDE, daughter of the above, who died Decr 6th 1916, aged 59 years.

RPN 118

In Loving Memory Of JOHN WILLIAM the dearly beloved husband of Susannah Carter Died August 6th 1939 Aged 64 years
Also JOSEPH, only son of the above Killed in action in Normandy June 11th 1944 aged 24 years Interred at Hottot-le-Bagues, British Cemetery France.
Also the above SUSANNAH CARTER Died February 25th 1969, aged 83 years.

RPN 120

In Loving Memory of SUSAN HOLROYD Died June 13th 1899 aged 24 years.
Also DAVID, husband of the above, Died Feb. 8th 1903 aged 31 years.
Also MARGARET ANN LAWTON Died Nov 29th 1922 aged 42 years.

RPN 121

On the east face of the pillar:
At Rest
In Loving Memory of JOSEPH the dearly beloved and only son of Giles and Lucy Wadsworth Milner Place, Luddenden Foot Born Sep 3rd 1884 Died Nov 26th 1898
Because we loved thee much twas hard to part But when we meet again our joy of heart Will never more be broken
Also the above GILES WADSWORTH Born Jany 16th 1852 Died Decr 1st 1900
Also the above LUCY WADSWORTH Born Sept 21st 1851 Died March 4th 1935
On the south face:
Also AMY and FLORENCE who died in their infancy.
On the north face:
Also ABRAHAM T. T. ROBERTS of Hebden Bridge Died Sepr 16th 1950 Aged 77 years.
Also ERILDA, wife of the above & daughter of the late Giles & Lucy Wadsworth Died Feby 4th 1953 aged 80 years

RPN 122

In Loving Memory of DEBORAH the beloved wife of Joshua Whiteley of Hazel Grove, Rishworth, who died Feby 5th 1901, aged 72 years. JOHN ENOS WHITELEY their beloved son who died July 5th 1879 aged 22 years, and was interred at Agra Cemetery, India.
Also the above JOSHUA WHITELEY who died April 3rd 1904 aged 75 years.
I know that my redeemer liveth
On the south shoulder of the headstone:
Also HANNAH MARIA youngest daughter of the above Deborah and Joshua Whiteley Died Feb 19th 1937
At Rest
On the north shoulder of the headstone:
Also (CARLOS) WALKER SMITH WHITELEY who died August 22nd 1934, and was interred in the cemetery at Santa Rose, Pro. San Luis South America
At the foot of the headstone:
Also JOHN RILEY, the beloved husband of Sarah Emma Whiteley, who died August 20th 1914, aged 60 years.
On the north side of the surround:
Also SARAH EMMA wife of John Riley & daughter of Joshua Whiteley died Jan 29th 1926 aged 68 years.
CHEETHAM

RPN 203

On the north face:
In Loving Memory of BARZILLAI The dearly loved husband of HILDA HOWARTH of Ripponden, who died March 3rd 1917 in his 43rd year.
Also an infant.
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away
Also Sam, Beloved husband of Mary Mitchell of Halifax who died Nov. 2nd 1932 aged 58 years
On the south face:
Also HILDA The dearly loved wife of BARZILLAI HOWARTH who died April 3rd 1964 Aged 86 years.
Life's race well run, Life's tasks well done, Then comes rest.
Also MARY the beloved wife of SAM MITCHELL Who died Feb 26th 1958 Aged 82 years.

RPN 217

In Loving Memory of JOHN HENRY Beloved Husband of Sarah Elizabeth Turner Died 22nd April 1935 Aged 62 years.
"God knows best"
Also SARAH ELIZABETH, Dearly Loved Wife Of Walter Richardson Died 24th Oct. 1952. Aged 76 years.

RPN 218

In Loving Memory of BETTY beloved wife of Seth Wadsworth, Lower Cockroft, Rishworth. Died April 2nd 1940, Aged 81 years.
Also the above SETH WADSWORTH, Died March 16th 1954, Aged 92 years.
Also THOMAS Wm KILBURN, beloved husband of Martha Kilburn, and son-in-law of the above Died April 24th 1954 Aged 68 years.
Also MARTHA, beloved wife of the above Thomas Wm Kilburn Died Feb 3rd 1964, Aged 79 years.
Also CHARLOTTE WADSWORTH daughter of the above Died Dec 31st 1986, Aged 95 years. Cremated at Rochdale.

RPN 219

In Loving Memory of SAMUEL SMITH Born Nov 9th 1849 Died April 6th 1918
Also REBECCA his wife Born Feb. 7th 1845, Died Nov. 14th 1917.
Also of JANE ELLEN, their daughter Born Aug. 19th 1880, Died Sep 27th 1895.
Also of SARAH ANN, their daughter who died in infancy.
Also of SELWYN, their son Born May 5th 1888, Died Dec 19th 1945.
Also of ELISHA, son of the above who died 27th March 1965 aged 78 years. M KELLY, BRADFORD

RPN 221

In Memoriam NANNY the beloved wife of Ely Whiteley, Born 20th May 1847, Died 13th June 1907.
Also of the above ELY WHITELEY, Born June 14th 1847, Died April 14th 1924.
Also ANNIE, daughter of the above Born Feb 1st 1871, Died Dec 27th 1935. Hazel Grove Sowerby Bridge
Also PERCY WHITELEY Died Sept. 14th 1952, aged 70 years.
On the south face of the pillar:
In Loving Memory of RUTH, Daughter of Ely & Nanny Whiteley, of Sowerby Bridge, Born Sep. 20th 1869, Died Dec. 20th 1869.
Also EGBERT, their son, born April 13th 1874, Died Sep. 14th 1879.
Also ARNOLD, their son, Born July 19th 1880, Died March 1st 1901.
Also LAURA, beloved daughter of the above, Born Dec. 18th 1876, Died Nov. 21st 1921.
Also EMMA daughter of the above Born Oct 24th 1875, Died Oct 24th 1942.
A HARTLEY LISTER LANE, Hx
On a matching flower vase:
EMMA WHITELEY 1875 – 1942

RPN 222

On the east face (towards the grave):
In Loving Memory
JERRY WADSWORTH Vine Terrace, Ripponden, Died Feb 24th 1900, in his 83rd year.
ANN, wife of the above, Died Feby 27th 1901, in her 84th year.
MARTHA ANN, daughter of the above, Died Novr 19th 1928, in her 78th year.
On the south face:
MARY their daughter Died Novr 5th 1871 in her 26th year
CHEETHAM

RPN 300

No discernible inscription

RPN 301

In Loving Memory of DAVID, Son of Joseph and Nanny WADSWORTH, Lower Cockroft, Rishworth, Born January 12th 1853, Died June 14th 1858.
Also of JOSEPH WADSWORTH, Born May 18th 1832, Died August 13th 1901.
Also NANNY, his beloved wife, Born April 15th 1833, Died June 18th 1904.
Gone but not forgotten

RPN 302

In Memory Of HANNAH LUM, daughter of John & Martha Lum, of Lower Wormald in Rishworth, who died March 22nd 1858 aged 27 years.
Also the above JOHN LUM, Senr who died April 25th 1860 aged 66 years.
Happy they to whom 'tis given From a world of grief to fly, They indeed are truly blest, From their labour then they rest.
Also the above said MARTHA, who died October 16th 1864, aged 70 years.
Also MARTHA, daughter of the above said John and Martha Lum, who died May 17th 1877, aged 49 years.
Also ERNEST LUM, son of William and Hannah Lum, of Lower Wormald in Rishworth, and Grandson of the above, who died April 17th 1878, aged 7 years and 3 months.

RPN 303

In Loving Memory of ANN the daughter of Edward and Ann Kenworthy, of Oldham, who died May 30th 1856, aged 3 years.
Also SARAH, their daughter, who died May 8th 1857, aged 11 years.
Also ELIZABETH, their daughter, who died July 16th 1859, aged 16 months.
Also ABRAHAM, their son, who died March 11th 1866 aged 18 years..

RPN 304

In Memory of BETTY, daughter of GEORGE and MARY WADSWORTH of New House in Rishworth Who Died September 20th 1854 Aged 8 years and 9 months.
Also LUM their Son who died January 9th 1857, Aged 2 Days.
Also MARTHA their Daughter who died May 27th 1864 Aged 15 Years and 9 Months.
Also MARY their Daughter who died June 5th 1866 Aged 15 years and 4 Months.
Also the aforenamed GEORGE WADSWORTH who died on the 14th Day of No vember, 1866, in the 52nd year of his Age. And of his Wife, who died January 30th 1875 aged 59 years.

RPN 308

In Memory of 4 Sons of Joseph & Ann Nortcliffe's Viz. JOHN, who died March 14th 1826, aged 12 Years, BENJAMIN died June 8th 1828, aged 1 Yr. MATTHEW died Oct 22nd 1832 aged 16 Yrs. JOAH died June 27th 1833, aged 11 Years.
Also the above said ANN NORTCLIFFE who died May 19th 1849 aged 64 years.
Also the above said JOSEPH NORTCLIFFE who died November 7th 1866 aged 73 years.
Also GRACE, widow of John Lum of Lower Wormald Rishworth who died Aug 16th 1898 aged 70 Years In Life respected

RPN 402

In Affectionate Remembrance of HENRY GREENWOOD of Hazel Grove, Rishworth who died Decr 26th 1857 aged 52 years.
Also HANNAH, beloved wife of the above, who died May 26th 1879, aged 71 years.
Also SARAH HANNAH, their daughter, who died Novr 1st 1873 aged 35 years.
Also SUSY, their daughter, who died Decr 31st 1890 aged 54 years. In life respected, in death lamented.

RPN 404

In Memory of JAMES the son of Samuel and Betty Smith, of Blackwood Rishworth, Who died April 13th 1852 Aged 15 years.
ALSO the aforesaid SAMUEL SMITH who died July 5th 1865 Aged 73 Years.
Also the aforesaid BETTY SMITH who died September 25th 1867 in the 67th Year of Her Age.
Also of WILLIAM WILKINSON, who died March 3rd 1883 in the 62nd Year of his Age.
Also FANNY, beloved Wife of the above named, who died May 8th 1883 in the 61st Year of her Age.

RPN 407

In Memory of HANNAH wife of Jeremiah Riley, Mires in Rishworth, who died December 22nd 1835, Aged 62 Years.
ALSO the above JEREMIAH RILEY who died November 12th 1838 Aged 67 Years
Also JOAH RILEY Son of the above, who died June 9th 1856 Aged 52 Years.
Also HANNAH SMITH, Daughter of Samuel and Sally Smith, who died January 12th 1871, Aged 48 Years.
Also HENRY RILEY, Son of the above, who died December 24th 1883 in the 72nd Year of his Age.

RPN 408

In Loving Memory of DAVID WADSWORTH of Wainstalls Warley Born September 8th 1861 Died July 19th 1893.
Also ALICE, beloved wife of the above, Born June 15th 1853 Died August 14th 1888
C CHEETHAM, MILL BANK

RPN 502

In Affectionate Remembrance of JOHN SMITH of Blackwood, Rishworth who died January 30th 1903, aged 71 years.
Also SUSANNAH, wife of the above who died March 15th 1916. aged 77 years.
Also WILKINSON, the beloved son of John and Susannah Smith who died February 7th 1882, aged 1 year and 10 months.
Also four infants. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. WADSWORTH & RUSSELL, WARDLE

RPN 505

In Loving memory of SAMUEL SMITH of Parrack Nook, Rishworth, ('Parrack' altered, may have been 'Parrock')  who died March 14th 1891 in the 66th year of his age.
Also SARAH ANN, daughter of the said Samuel and Ellen Smith who died November 2nd1859 aged 2 years and 11 months.
Also the above ELLEN SMITH, who died June 21st 1894 in the 66th year of her age.
"Thy Will Be Done"
J NOBLE WEST VALE

RPN 506

In Memory of MARY HAMER who died July 22nd 1859 aged 62 years.
Also BENJAMIN HAMER, who died April 24th 1862 aged 70 years.
Also JEREMIAH HAMER, their son, who died February 18th 1878, in the 53rd year of his age.
Also JOSEPH HAMER, their son, who died June 24th 1889 aged 66 years.

RPN 507

In Memory Of DAVID HAMER of Round Ing, Rishworth, who died July 26th 1883, in his 67th year.
Also SALLY, His beloved Wife who died September 2nd 1898, in her 84th year.
Also EMMANUEL HAMER, their son who died December 28th 1859 in his 7th year.

RPN 508

In Loving Memory Of JOHN HAMER, of Nursery Soyland, who died Dec. 10th 1869 aged 51 years
Also BETTY HAMER, the beloved wife of the above who died Aug. 16th 1870, aged 52 years.
Also MARTHA, their daughter, who died Nov. 13th 1854 aged 7 years.
Also 3 infants.
Also of JOHN WILLIAM, the beloved son of Dan & Hannah Hamer, and grandson of the above, who died December 26th 1878, aged 2 years and 8 months.
Also of MARTHA ANN, daughter of the above, who died Dec. 23rd 1906, aged 51 years.
"At Rest"

RPN 510

In Memory of JOHN WHEELWRIGHT, of Hanging Lee, Soyland, who died April 2nd 1871 aged 46 years.
Also EDA AMANDA, daughter of John and Hannah Wheelwright, who died September 6th 1897, Aged 27 Years.
Also HANNAH, Relict of the above, who died December 24th 1897, in the 70st year of her age.
Also JAMES WHEELWRIGHT, son of the above, who died Decr 15th 1930, aged 81 years.

RPN 602

In Affectionate Remembrance of JOHN RILEY of Spinthreads in Hopwood, who departed this Life January 15th 1867 in the 60th Year of his Age.
Also HANNAH, his wife who departed this life January 19th 1880, in the 56th year of her age.

RPN 604

In Memory of HANNAH SMITH, the wife of John Smith, Died 17th February 1881, in her 49th year. ANNE HANNAH, their daughter Died 27th November 1876, aged 9 months.
Also their infant son HARRY, Died 9th August 1877.
O God for every breath from thee, We've one less breath to have from thee.
Also of the above JOHN SMITH, who died Dec 20th 1885, in the 79th year of his age.

RPN 605

Sacred To The Memory Of [THOM]AS RILEY [??????] Hopwood, Lancashire [who died?] April 13th 1880 aged 64 years.
Also JOHN RILEY, son of the above, who died October 30th 1864 aged 16 years.
Also HANNAH, wife of the above Thomas Riley Born November 10th 1817 Died November 5th 1901

RPN 610

Thy Will Be Done In Loving Memory of JOHN LUMB of Hutchroyd Rishworth, Born October 13th 1831, Died May 10th 1889.
Also of MARY HANNAH LUMB, his wife Born October 26th 1831, Died March 4th 1898.
CHEETHAM MILL BANK

RPN 701

In Memory of WILLIAM the son of William and Betty Smith of Clough Side in Rishworth who died August 5th 1868, aged 23 years.
Also the above said WILLIAM SMITH, who died August 17th 1874, aged 65 years.
Also BETTY, relict of the above named William Smith, who died July 30th 1894, aged 81 years.
Also JOHN SMITH, son of the above, who died March 28th 1909 Aged 54 years.
Also SARAH JANE, wife of the above John Smith who died Feby 18th 1930 aged 64 years.

RPN 702

In Memory of HANNAH, Daughter of John and Harriet Whiteley of Lower Wormald in Rishworth who died August 22nd 1856 aged 1 year and 8 months.
Also the above said JOHN WHITELEY who died 27th March 1858, aged 38 years.
Also DAVID RILEY of Cockroft Rishworth, who died October 29th 1887 aged 65 years.
Also of the above named HARRIET, who died February 21st 1892 in her 69th year.

RPN 704

In Memory Of JOHN HOLROYD of Shade in Rishworth who died August 22nd 1855, aged 70 years.
Also MARY, his wife who died August 28th 1863, aged 74 years.
Also JOEL, their son, who died October 6th 1846, aged 18 years.

RPN 707

In Memory Of THOMAS WILLIAM the son of William and Sally Lumb, of Hutch Royd in Rish worth, who died May 21st 1835 aged 9 months.
Also AMOS, their Son, who died Feb 14th 1843 aged 4 years.
Also SALLY, wife of William Lumb, who died March 29th 1873 aged 68 years.
Also of the above WILLIAM LUMB who died April 24th 1894, in his 92nd year.
Also MARY GARSIDE, Daughter of the above, who died June 23rd 1894 in her 66th year.
Also SARAH ELLEN GARSIDE, Daughter of the above, who died March 19th 1900, aged 37 years. MARY GARSIDE OWNER

RPN 710

In Memory of MARY, Daughter of Jerry and Ann Wadsworth of Vine Terrace Ripponden who died November 5th 1871 Aged 25 years. L WADSWORTH Mary is also commemorated on her parent's grave (RPN 222 in this list).

RPN 802

On the east face:
In Memory of BEN The son of Samuel and Maria Wadsworth, of Cockcroft in Rishworth, who died February 28th 1852. Aged 13 months.
Also FANNY, Daughter of the above who died August 5th 1864 Aged 17 years and 11 months.
Also the above said, SAMUEL WADSWORTH, who died May 26th 1865 Aged 45 years.
Also MARTHA, Daughter of the above, who died June 18th 1865. Aged 23 years.
Also ELLEN, daughter of the above who died May 22nd 1866 Aged 17 years
On the west face:
How Short is Life
Also In Memory of LYDIA, Daughter of Samuel and Maria Wadsworth, who died October 27th 1870, in the 15th year of her age.
Also the above said MARIA, who died September 6th 1877, in the 58 year of her age.
Also MARY, eldest daughter of the above, Born April 15th 1840, died June 12th 1930.

RPN 803

On the west face of the pedestal:
In Memory of SALLY The wife of Peter Wadsworth, who died August 9th 1851 Aged 42 years and 8 months
On the south face of the pedestal:
Also of JOHN, The son of Peter and Sally Wadsworth, who died May 18th 1857 Aged 18 years and 8 months.
On the sloping top of the cover:
Also BETTY his wife who died May 16th 1870, in the 45th year of her Age.
Be ye also ready
Also PETER WADSWORTH who died February 14th 1881 in the 73rd year of his age.
Also MARY ANN the daughter of Peter and Sally Wadsworth, who died April 25th 1866. Aged 22 years.

RPN 804

On the west face:
In Memory of NATHAN WADSWORTH who died January 26th 1870 in the 58 year of his age.
On the south face:
Also of BETTY His Wife who died February 26th 1843, Aged 32 years.
Also MARTHA ANN their Daughter who died April 17th 1862 Aged 22 years

RPN 806

In Memory of ISAAC BOTTOMLEY, of Ripponden, who died July 3rd 1880, aged 69 years
Also BETTY, wife of the above, who died December 2nd 1849 aged 41 years.
Also NATHAN, son of the above, who died July 10th 1845, aged 7 years.
Also ELLEN, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Bottomley, who died September 7th 1871 aged 8 years.
Also SARAH BOTTOMLEY, their daughter who died July 25th 1882 aged 30 years..

RPN 807

In Memory Of ELY WOLFENDEN of Lower Wormald in Rishworth who died July 1st 1837, aged 52 years.
Also SALLY, Wife of the above who died July 31st 1866 in the 83rd Year of Her Age.
Also MARTHA, the beloved Wife of William Howarth, who died March 30th 1884, in the 74th Year of her Age.
Also of the above named WILLIAM HOWARTH, who died October 15th 1895, aged 84 years.

RPN 808

On the east face:
In Memory of MARTHA daughter of David and Hannah Wadsworth, of Green in Rishworth, who died May 17th 1854 Aged 15 years and 8 months.
Also RUTH their daughter, who died March 27th 1858 Aged 17 years and 10 months.
Also GEORGE their son, who died June 9th 1859, Aged 25 years.
Also MARY their daughter, who died June 18th 1865 Aged 29 years.
Also the above said HANNAH who died May 20th 1870 Aged 63 years.
Also of the above named DAVID WADSWORTH who died January 9th 1898 in his 93rd year.
On the west face:
In Remembrance of MARTHA the wife of Joseph Wadsworth of Lower Wormald in Rishworth who died March 26th 1814 aged 44 years
Also the above said JOSEPH WADSWORTH, who died June 18th 1837 aged 64 years.
Also MARY, subsequent wife of the above said Joseph who died December 4th 1843 aged 64 years.
P WADSWORTH

RPN 901

In Loving Memory of LAURA beloved & only child of George Thomas & Lucy Crowther, who died December 29th 1907 aged 7 years & 4 months.
"She is not dead the child of our protection But gone to that school where she needs No more our fond protection and Christ himself doth rule"
Also the above GEORGE THOMAS CROWTHER Born April 13th 1873. Died July 13th 1935
Also LUCY CROWTHER, wife of the above who died June 24th 1958 aged 85 years.
On the east end of the surround:
in such an hour ye know not

RPN 902

Here lieth interred the body of JOSEPH LUM the son of John & Martha Lum of Lower Wormald in Rishworth, who came to his death by the bursting of a steam engine boiler at Lower Aspley near Huddersfield Novr 23rd 1857, aged 33 years & 6 months.
I little thought when I left home My race was so near run, But ah, alas! death call'd me hence Before my work was done.
Also MARTHA LUM, the daughter of the above Joseph Lum, who departed this Life April 27th 1859 in the 10th year of her Age.
Also ARTHUR CHARLES, son of Joe and Martha Lum, and grandson of the above Born December 4th 1880, Died March 24th 1881.
Thy Will Be Done
Also MARTHA, wife of the above Joe Lum, Born July 6th 1859 Died October 25th 1911
Also of the above JOE LUM Born March 7th 1859 Died November 18th 1916
Not gone from memory nor from love But gone to their Fathers house above.
Joe Lum, Owner

RPN 905

In Loving Memory of WILLIAM HUNSWORTH of Smallees Ripponden, who died April 14th 1901, aged 87 years. FOR OVER 50 YEARS CHOIRMASTER OF THIS CHURCH AND A DEACON AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER.
Also of HARRIET HUNSWORTH wife of the above, who died December 5th 1880, aged 66 years.
"The memory of the just is blessed"

RPN 907

In Loving Memory of JAPHETH LUMB who died 16th December 1904 aged 52 years.
And of ELIZA, his wife, who died 8th March 1905, aged 48 years.
Also of HARRY, infant son of the above.
Scattered on this grave were the ashes of HERBERT son of the above, Born 13.8.1891. Died 28.5.1966.
Their daughter, SUSAN LUMB Born 12.4.1885. Died 1. 1.1972.
LILY LUMB, beloved wife of Herbert Born 6. 4.1883 Died 11.9.1966

RPN 908

In Memory of JOAH WOLFENDEN RILEY, who died September 25th 1877 in the 76th Year of his Age.
Also HANNAH his Wife, who died June 6th 1867 in the 66th Year of her Age.
Also GEORGE their Son, who died May 28th 1839 Aged 1 year and 8 Months.
Also WILLIAM their Son who died February 14th 1840 Aged 5 Years.
Also HANNAH their Daughter who died May 10th 1846 Aged 1 year and 10 Months.

RPN 912

In Loving Memory of ELIZABETH the beloved wife of George Greenwood of Huddersfield, born Jany 31st 1846. Died Feby 12th 1902.
Also of the above GEORGE GREENWOOD Died June 5th 1931 aged 86
"At Rest"
Also HARRY, their son. Born Feby 3rd 1866 Died March 30th 1870
Also ELIZABETH HANNAH their daughter, born May 5th 1880, died May 13th 1884.
Also six other children who died in infancy
Lost to.... memory dear

RPN 913

In Affectionate Remembrance of MARY The beloved Wife of John Lum of Royd Lane, Soyland Who died August 9th 1875 In the 54th Year of her Age.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
Also the above named JOHN LUM, who died January 15th 1893 aged 71 years.
Gone but not forgotten
Also TOM, dearly loved husband of Annie Lum Died Dec 25th 1945, aged 60 years.
Also ANNIE, beloved wife of the above Tom Lum, Died July 17th 1970, aged 78 years,
and JOE, their beloved and only son Died October 24th 1979 aged 60 years.
Rest in Peace

RPN 915

A plaque at the foot:
In Memory of MARY ANN SUTCLIFFE SARAH HANNAH SMITH JOHN SMITH
THE MEMORIAL FIRMS LTD. 58 GATEFIELD ROAD WORKSOP, NOTTS.

RPN 916

In Affectionate Remembrance of ALBERTA the beloved daughter of Lemuel and Susey Smith, of Parrock Nook, Rishworth, died March 14th 1881 aged 2 years,
FRANCES, died June 22nd 1891 aged 8 years.
SARAH HANNAH, died July 4th 1891 aged 13 years.
EMILY, died August 7th 1901 aged 28 years.
SUSAN ETTA Born April 26th 1885 Died May 16th 1905
On the north side of the surround:
HARVEY, their beloved son, Born June 5th 1886, Died March 3rd 1907
JOHN WILLIAM died March 8th 1932 in his 64th year.

RPN 917

In Affectionate Remembrance of LEMUEL SMITH of Parrock Nook, Rishworth, Born September 4th 1846 Died March 8th 1911.
Also SUSEY, wife of the above, who died Novr 30th 1923, aged 81 years.
ADA, the beloved daughter of the above, Born March 30th 1872, Died May 25th 1911.
MARY ELLEN, daughter of the above, Born Octr 16th 1875, Died Feb. 10th 1918.
On the north side of the surround:
SAMUEL, their son, Died Octr 31st 1931 in his 63rd year.

RPN 918

In Loving Memory of MARY ELLEN the beloved wife of Allen Heap of Pike End Rishworth who died July 29th 1889, in her 36th year.
Also of the above ALLEN HEAP Who died March 11th 1895, in his 45th year.
Also WILLIAM HEAP, eldest son of the above, who died October 6th 1917 aged 33 years.

RPN 919

In Loving Memory of FRED son of Mark & Martha Wadsworth, of Rishworth Hall, Rishworth, who died January 16th 1893, aged 3 years.
Also EDITH, their daughter, who died January 5th 1902, Aged 19 years.
Also MARY ELIZABETH, their daughter, who died January 29th 1905, aged 21 years.
Also the above MARTHA WADSWORTH, who died January 3rd 1916, Aged 72 years.
Also the above MARK WADSWORTH, who died March 22nd 1918, in his 75th year.
Also HERBERT, their son, who died December 8th 1918, aged 33 years.
The fragrance of their lives how sweet

RPN 920

In Loving Memory Of JULIA, daughter of John and Mary Howarth, of Ripponden, who died August 21st 1871, aged 7 weeks.
Also JOHN THOMAS, their son, who died Novr 30th 1876, aged 1 year & 4 months.
Also MARY EMMA their daughter, who died August 14th 1879, aged 1 year and 5 months.
Also HELENA ADELAIDE their daughter, and wife of John William Mason, who died March 26th 1901, in her 38th year.
Also of the above JOHN HOWARTH, who died May 22nd 1901, aged 65 years.
Also MARY HOWARTH, wife of the above who died January 26th 1909, aged 71 years.
Also ADA, daughter of the above, who died Decr 22nd 1931, aged 62 years.

RPN 1001

Annie Barlow Died Sept 8th 1984 Aged 90

RPN 1002

PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS MERCIES In Memory of CHARLOTTE MELLOR of Clay Clough in Soyland, who died April 4th 1878 in the 86th year of her age.

RPN 1003

In Affectionate Remembrance of JOHN, the son of John and Charlotte Whiteley, of New Barn in Rishworth, who died November 6th 1863, aged 20 years.
In bloom of life I was cut down, My morning sun was set at noon; My hour was come, my race was run, It pleased the Lord, His will be done.
Also the above said JOHN WHITELEY, who died June 3rd 1874 aged 68 years.
Also the above said CHARLOTTE, who died June 16th 1885 in the 73rd year of her age.
P WADSWORTH

RPN 1004

In Memory Of ALICE, Daughter of Samuel & Sarah Hartley, Clayhouse who Departed this Life, Janry 19th 1863, In her 19th Year.
She Was looking to Jesus, His Watchword at the gates of death We Enter heaven by prayer.
Also of the above SAMUEL HARTLEY, who died January 6th 1884 in the 74th year of his age.

RPN 1005

In Affectionate Remembrance Of MARTHA the beloved wife of George Lumb, who died Dec 22nd 1861, aged 24 years.
Also an infant.
Also of ERNEST the son of George & Jane Lumb, who died March 11th 1877, aged 11 months.
Also of ASA their son, who died June 25th 1882, aged 18 years.
Also the above GEORGE LUMB, who died October 21st 1882, aged 46 years.
Also of MARTHA JANE their daughter, who died August 4th 1883, aged 11 years.
Our times are in Thy hand, Whatever they be, Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to thee.
Also the above JANE LUMB who died February 23rd 1886, aged 51 years. Be ye ready also, for the son of man cometh at an hour when you think not. Luke XII.40
B & T H RILEY

RPN 1006

In Memory Of HENRIETTA the wife of Benjamin Lumb of Ings in Rishworth who died April 21st 1860 aged 75 years.
Also LEWIS LUMB, grandson of the above who died July 30th 1860 aged 2 years.
Also of the above said BENJAMIN LUMB, who died March 21st 1864 aged 79 years.
Also BENJAMIN son of the above, Who died December 5th 1904 aged 75 years.
Also ELIZABETH relict of the above who died March 14th 1907 aged 77 years.

RPN 1010

In Loving Memory of IRVINE LUM Eldest son of John and Betty Wadsworth of Ripponden, Born April 22nd 1872, Died March 24th 1897.
Blessed are the pure in heart. Matt 5-8.
BETTY the beloved wife of John Wadsworth, Born Decr 25th 1843, Died March 21st 1902.
"A higher will"
Also the above JOHN WADSWORTH, Born Decr 17th 1840, Died April 29th 1915.
Peace Perfect Peace

RPN 1011

Meet me there
In Affectionate Remembrance of MARK Son of Amos and Susey Wadsworth of Lower Cockroft, Rishworth, Born July 18th 1863, Died November 12th 1863.
Also LETTICE, their daughter, Born December 19th 1853, Died August 26th 1872.
Also SUSEY, the beloved wife of Amos Wadsworth, Born May 12th 1822, Died March 17th 1885.
Alas! She's gone whom I so dearly loved, Whose tender kindness I've so often proved. Ah, yes she's gone, her gentle spirit fled, And now she's numbered with the silent dead.
Also the aforesaid AMOS WADSWORTH, Born May 5th 1822, Died March 28th 1908.
Also ADA, beloved wife of the late William Henry Leah, and daughter of the above Amos and Susey Wadsworth, Born Feb 27th 1861 Died March 16th 1946

RPN 1014

In Affectionate Remembrance of JERRY BROADLEY, of Carver Clough, Rishworth, Born December 5th 1869, Died June 12th 1918.
"At Rest"
Also SALLY BROADLEY, of Vine Terrace, Ripponden, mother of the above and beloved wife of James Broadley, Born 25th Oct 1841, Died 30th September 1921.
"He leadeth me beside the still waters"
Also of the above JAMES BROADLEY, who died July 30th 1928, in his 85th year.

RPN 1016

In Affectionate Remembrance of MARY, the beloved wife of Thomas Bottomley, of Sowerby Bridge, who died August 22nd 1875, aged 35 years.
Also SYLVANUS, their son, who died August 18th 1875, aged 13 years and 4 months.
Also RILEY, their son, who died November 6th 1869, aged 13 months.
Also HANNAH, the beloved wife of the above, who died Jany 11th 1902, age 65 years.
Also the above THOMAS BOTTOMLEY, who died January 17th 1905, aged 66 years.

RPN 1017

On the east face:
In Loving Memory of LEWIS WADSWORTH of Lower Wormald Rishworth, who died Jany 17th 1900 in his 53rd year HANNAH, wife of the above who died Jany 17th 1899 in her 50th year
On the south face:
LEWIS JOHN their son who died Septr 11th 1897 Aged 24 years
GILBERT, their son who died March 10th 1888 aged 9 years
EMMA their daughter who died Novr 4th 1871, aged 2 years

RPN 1018

In Affectionate Remembrance of WILLIAM, dearly beloved husband of Emily Smith, Died Oct. 3rd 1937, aged 61 years.
Also GEORGE ALLEN, son of the above, Died May 24th 1911, aged 7 years.

RPN 1019

In Affectionate Remembrance of BETTY Daughter of Thomas & Hannah Wadsworth, late of Castle Soyland, who died May 11th 1875, in her 4th year. HARRIET, their Daughter died Decr 23rd 1888, Aged 25 Years
Also of the above THOMAS WADSWORTH who died Septr 25th 1893 in his 53rd year.
Also HANNAH WADSWORTH, the dearly beloved wife of the above, who died June 19th 1915, aged 76 years.
Their children arise up and call them blessed
CHEETHAM

RPN 1103

No inscription

RPN 1104

IHS In Loving Memory of EMILY ANN the beloved wife of Benjamin Smith of Lower Rushroft, Shaw, who died Nov. 27th 1925, in her 60th year.
Also of the above BENJAMIN SMITH, Born July 23rd 1866, died Feb 14th 1947
Also of HENRY, their beloved son, who died Oct. 13th 1890 in his 1st year.

RPN 1106

On the headstone:
In Loving Memory of ALICE wife of William Lumb, of Lower Wormald, died June 27th 1904, aged 40 years.
Also IVA, daughter of the above Wm and Alice Lumb, died Sept 20th 1904, in her 14th year.
Also ELIZABETH, wife of the above Wm Lumb, of Higher Crompton Died March 23rd 1916, aged 45 years.
Also the above WILLIAM LUMB, born July 12th 1859, died March 10th 1936
At rest
On the north face of the surround:
Also GERTRUDE, wife of the aforesaid who died July 1st 1956 aged 87 years
I. CROWTHER

RPN 1107

In Affectionate Remembrance of ROBERT the beloved son of JOHN & HANNAH WHEELWRIGHT of Upper Cockeroft Rishworth Born Aug. 19th 1883, died April 27th 1884
Also the above named HANNAH, who died Dec. 4th 1886 aged 32 years.
Also EMMA, wife of the above JOHN WHEELWRIGHT, who died March 15th 1920, aged 67 years.
Also the above JOHN WHEELWRIGHT who died May 4th 1940 aged 86 years S TIFFANY ELLAND

RPN 1110

No Inscription

RPN 1111

Gone but not forgotten In Loving Memory Of EMMA beloved wife of John William Holroyd Ivy Cottage Ripponden, who died January 19th 1890, aged 27 years.
Also HARRY, their son, died August 29th 1889, aged 6 months.
Also MARY ANN, beloved wife of the above JOHN Wm HOLROYD, who died Nov 22nd 1909 aged 46 years.
Also of the above JOHN WILLIAM HOLROYD who died Nov. 26th 1924 aged 65 years.
CHEETHAM MILL BANK

RPN 1112

In Memory Of MERCY the beloved wife of Ely Crowther, of Beeston Hurst, Soyland, Born Aug. 28th 1859, Died April 10th 1893.
Also the above named ELI CROWTHER, Beloved husband of Mary Crowther, Born Jany 29th 1862 Died June 15th 1917.
"At Rest"
Also MARY CROWTHER, relict of the above, born Aug 24th 1855, died March 12th 1927.
"Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory over death through our Lord Jesus Christ"

RPN 1113

In Loving Memory of JAMES HOLROYD of New Barn, Rishworth died Oct. 12th 1913, aged 70 years.
Also ELLEN, his wife, died March 23 1920, aged 75 years
Also ANNETTA, their daughter, died Jan. 29th 1880, aged 8 years.
Also BENJAMIN, their son, died April 13 1903, aged 18 years.
Also ROGER THOMAS, their son, died May 13 1915, aged 27 years. Interred at Longwood Wesleyan Cem., Huddersfield.
Also JOHN, their son, died Oct 19 1952, aged 75 years Interred at Griffith, Australia.
Also MAUD, wife of Joseph Holroyd died Nov. 28th 1916, aged 34 years., and HELEN ANNIE, their infant daughter.
On the north surround:
Also HENRIETTA, daughter of James and Ellen who died Oct. 22nd 1970 aged 88 years.

RPN 1114

In Loving Memory Of ROBERT beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Hampshire who died May 2nd 1924 aged 51 years.
Also FLORENCE, their daughter, who died May 14th 1909, aged 6 years.
Also the above MARY ELIZABETH HAMPSHIRE who died Aug. 10th 1926 aged 54 years.

RPN 1120

In Loving Memory of EMMA, beloved wife of David Whiteley who died Nov 16th 1912 aged 67 years.
Also the above DAVID WHITELEY who died Jan 11th 1926 aged 88 years.
Also ABRAHAM, son of the above David Whiteley who died Dec 28th 1925 aged 56 years. STOCKTON

RPN 1122

Thy Will Be Done In Loving Memory Of LAVINIA, the beloved wife of Alison Stott, 96 Upper Stansfield Hey, Soyland Born July 18th 1852, Died June 12th 1905.
Also of the above ALISON STOTT, who died Nov 10th 1916, Aged 64 years.
Also SELINA J. LUMB, who died Nov 21st 1946, in her 59th year.
Also BERTRAM LUM Died April 9th 1949 aged 63 years. J & R A CRAWSHAW

RPN 1204

In Loving Memory of ANDREW SMITH, of Pleasant View, Littleborough who died March 17th 1930, aged 61 years.
Also ELIZABETH his beloved wife who died Nov 21st 1930, aged 61 years.
Also MARTHA ANN, the beloved wife of John E. Bottomley, who died April 25th 1944, aged 72 years. and the above JOHN ERNEST BOTTOMLEY who died Feb. 15th 1948 aged 75 years.

RPN 1207

In Loving Memory Of EDWARD Son of Abraham and Ann Holroyd, Died 23rd March 1893. Aged 13 years.
Also HANNAH, Daughter, Died 18th July 1908. Aged 21 years.
Also JOHN BOTTOMLEY, son, Died 16th June 1911, Aged 17 years.
Also IDELLA, Daughter, Died 16th Feb. 1912, Aged 28 years.
Also EDWARD HOLROYD, Brother, Died 5th May 1901, Aged 41 years.
At Rest

RPN 1211

On the north-western panel:
In Loving Memory of HANNAH, the beloved wife of Fred Wadsworth who departed this life December 8th 1894 aged 40 years.
On the north-east panel:
Also of the aforesaid FRED WADSWORTH who died Dec 17th 1915 Aged 55 years.
On the south-west panel:
In Loving Memory of NELLIE the beloved daughter of Fred & Ruth Wadsworth who died July 23rd 1914 aged 15 years.

RPN 1212

IHS In Loving Memory of JOHN HOLROYD of Smithy Clough, Ripponden, who died Jan. 9th 1927, aged 54 years.
Also SARAH HOLROYD, wife of the above, who died May 11th 1935, aged 64 years.
On south face:
Also GEORGE HOLROYD, died July 23rd 1946. aged 77 years.
Also DORIS HOLROYD, died Feby 25th 1972, aged 78 years.
R HITCHEN SOWERBY BRIDGE

RPN 1213

In Loving Memory Of JULIA ANN, the beloved wife of James Smith, of New Barn Rishworth, Died 6th March 1919 In her 53rd Year.
Also JANE ELLEN SMITH beloved daughter of the above Died 1st December 1914, In Her 24thYyear.
Also Driver LEONARD SMITH A.S.C. beloved son of the above Died 29th November 1918, In his 26th Year.
Also NORA, their Daughter, Who Died in Infancy. In Loving Memory of JAMES SMITH beloved husband of Annie Smith and the late Julia Ann Smith, Who Died October 31st 1950 In His 87th Year.
On the north surround:
In Loving Memory of HUBERT SMITH, eldest son of James Smith and the late Julia Ann Smith who died March 22nd 1941 aged 52 years.
On the south surround:
Also ANNIE, beloved wife of the aforesaid James Smith who died January 19th 1965 aged 79 years.
SPENCER KING + Hx

RPN 1214

In Loving Memory of CHARLES WADSWORTH, of Kebroyd Farm Triangle, died February 26th 1916, aged 50 years.
Also MARY HANNAH WADSWORTH, wife of the above, died March 3rd 1919, Aged 56 years.
Also TOM ERIC, the dearly beloved son of the above, who passed away Oct 29th 1924, aged 24 years.
CHEETHAM, MILL BANK

RPN 1216

In Loving Memory of ADA, The beloved wife of Leonard Wadsworth, Born Jan 17th 1889 – died July 21st 1948,
Also LEONARD, beloved husband of the above, Died May 22nd 1952 Aged 70 years.
Also MARY ANN WADSWORTH, Sister of the above died on the 27th of April 1959, aged 91 years. A D PERKINS (No number 1217) 

RPN 1218

In Loving Memory Of HARRY NORMANTON. who passed away 12th Nov. 1918. in his 49th year. and of his beloved wife VARA ANNIE NORMANTON. who passed away 3rd Jan. 1940. in her 71st year.
At Rest

RPN 1219

In Loving Memory Of ANN HOLROYD. Died 27th December 1916, aged 61 years.
Also her dearly loved husband ABRAHAM Died 10th August 1917. Aged 62 years.
Also their son JAMES. Died 12th April 1961. Aged 79 years.
Also their daughter RUTH. Died 7th April 1968, Aged 88 years.
At Rest

RPN 1220

On the east face of the pillar:
In Loving Memory of CYRUS WADSWORTH beloved husband of Fanny Wadsworth of Whitfield Farm, Littleborough, who died Feb. 21st 1917, aged 41 years
A loved one sadly missed
Also FANNY, beloved wife of the above, who died Dec. 21st 1956 aged 82 years
Reunited
Also FREDA, beloved daughter of the above who died July 19th 1983 aged 72 years.
On the south face of the pillar:
In Loving Memory of ANNIE GORNALL the dearly loved wife of John, who died Dec. 23rd 1981 aged 75 years.
On the north face of the pillar:
In Loving Memory of THOMAS WADSWORTH the dearly loved husband of Jean who died Feb. 22nd 1983 aged 69 years
Also JEAN beloved wife of the above who died Dec. 21st 2001 aged 73 years

RPN 1221

At the head of the surround:
In Loving Memory Of
North-west facet:
JOE WHITELEY Died April 29th 1930 aged 66 years.
North-east facet:
Also MARY E. WHITELEY Died July 6th 1944 aged 74 years.
South-west facet:
Also VIOLET WHITELEY who died 4th December 1954 aged 59 years.
South-east facet:
Also ARTHUR WILLIAM WHITELEY Died 28 September 1957 aged 63.
A D Perkins

RPN 1222

Treasured Memories of WILLIAM HERBERT, dearly beloved husband of Amy Gibbon, who passed away 2nd February 1967 aged 75.
Also JAMES WILLIAM, dearly beloved son of the above, who passed away 26th May 1932 aged 3½ years.
Also AMY, loving wife of the above, who died 8th Jan 1976 aged 75 years.
"Rest in Peace"

RPN 1306

In Loving Memory of AMOS MILLS, the beloved husband of Betty Mills, of Sowerby Bridge, who died Sep. 13th 1899 aged 52 years.
Also WALTER MILLS, son of the above, who died August 9th 1905 aged 21 years.
Also BETTY, wife of the above Amos Mills, who died Jan 2nd 1916 aged 61 years.
At Rest
On the south face:
Also SHEILA JOAN dearly loved infant daughter of Harry & Agnes L. Swift, who died Jan 3rd 1943, aged 9 months.
On the north face:
Also ADA, Dearly loved wife of Fred H Thorpe, who died Oct. 21st 1938, aged 32 years.
SPENCER KING + HALIFAX

RPN 1307

In Loving Memory Of SARAH ANN WHEELWRIGHT, of Ainsdale, (late of Hanging Lee)  27th October 1934 Aged 66 years.
Also MARY ADA WHEELWRIGHT 7th September 1937 Aged 76 years.
Tablet at the foot:
Also JOE, beloved husband of Ellen Eva Greenwood At rest Feb 5th 1942.
Also ELLEN EVA GREENWOOD At rest June 16th 1948

RPN 1309

Treasured Memories Of MARTHA, beloved wife of Alfred Whiteley, who died at Layton, Blackpool, May 3rd 1935, aged 76 years.
Also the above ALFRED WHITELEY, who died at Kebroyd, Jan 6th 1939, aged 75 years.
Also LUCY, beloved wife of William Whiteley, who died Dec. 5th 1951, aged 76 years.
Also the above WILLIAM WHITELEY, who died Jan 1st 1959, aged 78 years.

RPN 1310

church; a monument in the form of an open book. Also small loose stone vase base

RPN 1311

In Loving Memory Of SOPHIA, the beloved wife of David Holroyd, died July 6th 1902, aged 65 years.
Also ANNIE, daughter of the above Died July 11th 1937, aged 63 years.
Also MARY HANNAH, daughter of the above died March 15th 1940, aged 75 years.
Also JULIA, daughter of the above Died April 21st 1940, aged 72 years.

RPN 1312

Resting In Loving Memory Of GEORGE The Beloved Husband of Alice Hey, Who Died August 27th 1942 In His 67th Year.
Also The Above ALICE HEY Who Died March 5th 1954 In Her 75th year.
Also DOUGLAS GEORGE Beloved Husband of Doris Waters, Daughter Of The Above, Who Died March 7th 1980 In His 62nd year.

RPN 1313

In Loving Memory Of JAMES HOLROYD who died August 30th 1939 aged 64 years. FLORA, his wife, who died February 7th 1955 aged 81 years.

RPN 1314

Sacred to the Memory of JOHN DAVID, Dearly Loved Husband of Mary E. Brayshaw Died 9th March 1941, aged 34 years.
Also JACK, Their Beloved Son Died 7th February 1956, aged 18 years.
Also the above MARY E. BRAYSHAW, Died 31st May 1981, aged 73 years. In Loving Memory, Cremated.

RPN 1319

In Loving Memory Of GEORGE EDWARD, beloved husband of Annie Pollard, died April 8th 1943, aged 41 years.
Also ANNIE Beloved wife of the above Died March 17th 1983, aged 79 years. Our treasured parents rest in peace C Crossley

RPN 1320

In Memory of WILLIAM TUNNICLIFFE J.P., dearly loved husband of Mary Tunnicliffe Died April 22nd 1937 Aged 62 years.
Also MARY Dearly loved wife of the above, Died Nov 15th 1951 Aged 79 years.
Also their dear son JACK TUNNICLIFFE, J.P. The Dearly Beloved Husband of Mary Tunnicliffe, Died Dec. 27th 1969 aged 64 years.
"In God's Keeping"
Also MARY TUNNICLIFFE, wife of JACK, Died 3rd May 2000 aged 92 years.
R.I.P.
On the foot of the surround:
In Memory of DOROTHY SMITH nee TUNNICLIFFE Died June 15th 1979, aged 79 years. Cremated.

RPN 1321

At the head (west) end:
In Loving Memory of
On the north side:
EUNICE, dear wife of Dan Kershaw Died Nov 17th 1944, aged 65 years.
On the south side:
Also DAN KERSHAW, died March 21st 1947 Aged 72 years.
A D Perkins

RPN 1322

In Loving Memory Of MONIMIA HAMER of Littleborough, who died Dec. 14th 1944, aged 60 years.
Also of AMMON HAMER, who died June 14th 1945, aged 57 years.

RPN 1407

Sacred to the memory of SYDNEY The Dearly Beloved Husband Of NORA SMITH Who Died December 10th 1943 Aged 55 Years.
"He made many hearts glad"
Also NORA His Wife Who Died June 7th 1981 Aged 89 Years.

RPN 1410

In Loving Memory of HENRY Dear husband of Emily Hutchinson who died March 3rd 1949 aged 75 years.
Also the above EMILY HUTCHINSON who died October 24th 1954 aged 82 years.

RPN 1411

Treasured Memories Of MARK the beloved husband of Maud Hamer, of Littleborough, died Jan 22nd 1951 aged 55 years.
Also MAUD HAMER, the beloved wife of Mark, died March 23rd 1981 aged 79 years.
Also MARY ELLEY, beloved wife of Ron, and daughter of the above, Died March 17th 1988 aged 56 years.
On a separate tablet standing in front of and partially obscuring the above
Also of MARY MAUD ELLEY beloved wife of Ron, & daughter of the above, Died March 17th 1988 aged 56 years.
On a flower holder:
To a Dear Grandma With Love Jason

RPN 1412

In Loving Memory Of HANNAH KERSHAW Died June 24th 1964 – Aged 80 years.
Also JOSEPH husband of the above Died Jan 31st 1969 – Aged 88 years
Also JAMES their son Died June 17th 1959 – Aged 53 years

RPN 1413

In Loving Memory of NELLIE, wife of James Wadsworth, who died 24th Aug 1961, aged 59 years.
Also JAMES husband of the above, who died 9th Dec. 1981, aged 78 years.

RPN 1414

In Loving Memory of MARY, Beloved Wife of Geoffrey Holroyd, Who died August 4th 1977, Aged 62 Years.
Also GEOFFREY HOLROYD Dear Husband Of The Above Who Died March 5th 1996. Aged 83 years

RPN 1416

In Loving Memory Of MARGARET, Beloved wife of GEOFFREY ALLEN, who died May 11th 1979, aged 65 years.

RPN 1418

In Loving Remembrance Of KENNETH GORDON RUSHWORTH beloved husband of ENID Died 14th June 1997, aged 75 years Till that day breaks

RPN 1419

In Loving Memory of A Dear Husband, Dad And Granddad GEORGE DAWSON BURTON Who passed away 25th May 2003 Aged 81 years C Holland & Sons Ltd

RPN 1421

In Loving Memory Of THOMAS WILSON Beloved husband of Mary Died 14th January 1994 aged 83 years.
Also MARY WILSON Died 8th April 2005 Aged 92 years

RPN 1422

In Loving Memory of WILLIAM, dearly beloved husband of Ada Reid, of Ings Farm, Rishworth, Who Died 4th January 1955 Aged 60 Years.
Also Our Son SERGEANT JAMES REID, R.A.F. Presumed Missing On Active Service 13th June 1943, Aged 23 Years.
Also The Above ADA REID, Who Died 20th July 1972 Aged 80 Years
"God be with you till we meet again"

RPN 1507

Agnes Weir 1952

RPN 1510

In Loving Memory Of LOUIS RAYMOND HAMER Beloved Husband Of Doris, Died 9th Sept. 1994 In His 77th Year. also DORIS HAMER, Beloved Wife Of The Above Died 13th March 1996, In Her 78th Year.

RPN 1511

In Remembrance of ERNEST GORDON SMITH Born Sowerby Bridge 28th October 1927 Died Leeds 24th March 1991 Beloved husband of MOIRA and dearly loved father of JOSEPHINE, MARK, SIMON and DAVID

RPN 1512

In Loving Memory Of MARK ANDREW JOHNSON A dearly loved son and brother who died 5th August 1992, aged 30 years. also RONALD JOHNSON the beloved husband of HILDA, and the dear father of CRAIG & MARK who died 6th June 1979, aged 56 years.

RPN 1513

In Memory Of Rev. D. GEORGE A. EVERSON Died 12th May 1994 (88 years). His Dear Wife MARY Died 29th July 1978 His Dear Sister IVY Died 10th October 1931

RPN 1516

LAWTON In Loving Memory of MICHAEL Born 27th July 1960 A Dearly Loved Father, Son, Brother and Uncle Who Died 17th April 2003, Aged 42 Years. Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts

RPN 5011

In Affectionate Remembrance of DAVID DYSON of Rishworth, who departed this life March 30th 1864, aged 31 years.
Also SUSANNAH, infant daughter of David and Betty Dyson.
Also JOHN SMITH, son in-law of the above, who departed this life December 5th 1886, aged 35 years.
Also BETTY, widow of the above David Dyson, who departed this life Nov.17th 1899, aged 70 years. Her children rise up and call her blessed. The Lord's will be done.
Also MARY HUTCHINSON, of King Cross, who died Dec. 10th 1921, aged 65 years.
"At Rest" T K SPENCER KING U HX

RPN 5033

In Loving Memory of RUTH ANN beloved wife of SAM SMITH, who died March 20th 1944, aged 87 years.
Also SAM, beloved husband of the above who died May 1st 1948. aged 86 years.
At Rest

RPN 5044

In Loving Memory of SAMUEL SMITH of Elland, Born July 17th 1834, Died October 2nd 1890.
Also JAMES, & JANE ELLEN SMITH, who died in infancy.
Also HANNAH SMITH, wife of the above Samuel Smith, Born July 22nd 1836 Died October 24th 1911.
Also MARTHA, daughter of the above, Born April 11th 1859 Died January 8th 1931 E LUMB SOWERBY BRIDGE

RPN 6074

In Memory Of JOHN DYSON of Round Ing in Rishworth who died November 15th, 1867 aged 73 years.
Also SUSANNAH, wife of the above, who died April 24th 1845, aged 49 years.
Also ABRAHAM their Son, who died April 16th 1864, aged 29 years.
Also of JOSHUA DYSON, their son, who died April 1st 1883 in the 67th year of his age.

RPN 9044

Headstone with inset black marble pillars, engravings of flowers in vases:
In Loving Memory Of MARK HAMER of Lightowlers, Littleborough formerly of Rishworth, who died July 27th 1910, aged 59 years.
Also MARY ELLEN HAMER, wife of the above, who died Decr. 19th 1922, aged 70 years.
Also HERBERT, son of Mark & Mary Ellen Hamer, who died Sep. 19th 1885 aged 5 years.
Also of WRIGHT, their son, who died June 5th 1883 aged 10 months.
Also EMANUEL, their son, Killed in France Novr 26th 1917 aged 25 years.


Some of the monumental inscriptions in the graveyard are shown in the CDs entitled Monumental Inscriptions in the Ripponden Area and Halifax Monumental Inscriptions #4



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