Grave of Thomas Taylor & Family

Ripponden Parish Church

SACRED TO THE MEMORY of Thomas Taylor of Bolton Brow, Skircoat. who departed this life July 12th 1850, Aged 54 Years A loving father, a friend sincere, A tender parent resteth here, In love he liv'd, in peace he died, His life was asked, but was den'd     Also 4 Children, who are interred near this place     Also of Sarah Relict of the above who departed this Life October 16th 1868, in the 70th Year of her Age     Ah I think what agonies my sickness gave. Griefs not to lay me in my silent grave. I go my friends where sorrows foot ne'er trod. With hopes to meet my saviour and my God.     Also John Henderson Taylor, Son of the above who departed this Life March 9th 1873 Aged 53 Years.