Grave of John Walker

Lightcliffe Old Church



The grave of John Walker & his family at Lightcliffe Old Church

Inscription


In Memory of
     
William Walker Son of John and Mary Walker 
of CLIFFE HILL who departed this Life the 
26th Day of April 1798, Aged three Weeks.
     
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade
Death came with friendly care
The opening bud to heaven conveyed
And bade it blossom there
     
ALSO SACRED to the MEMORY of 
Mary Walker Daughter of the above John &
Mary Walker now of CROW NEST, who died 
February the 1st 1815, Aged 15 Years.
     
Beloved and Lamented
She passed from the Changeful Seasons of this Life
To Bloom Forever in the Paradise of God
     
JOHN  WALKER of CROW NEST Esq: the Father 
of the above named Children died April 22nd 1823
Aged 70 Years.
     
MARY WALKER the Wife of the above named 
JOHN WALKER died November 13th 1823
Aged 60 Years.
     
ALSO in MEMORY of Mary Sutherland, Daughter of 
George MacKay Sutherland Esq: of Udale, Scotland 
and Grand daughter of the above JOHN and MARY 
WALKER, who died June 16th 1845
Aged 15 Years.



© Malcolm Bull 2023
Revised 12:36 / 19th May 2023 / 3336

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