Family Graves
Being the gravestones of members of my family…Please note that all inscriptions are sic.
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| Lewis Llewelyn Dillwyn MP Born May 19 1814 Died June 19 1892 | Elizabeth The Beloved Wife Of LL Dillwyn Born Dec 2 1819 Died April 3 1866 |
| Henry De La Beche Dillwyn Born May 18 1843 Died April 14 1890 | |
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There is an additional stone in the centre of the paved area to indicate that the grave was restored by the Amy Dillwyn Society in 1992.
"To the Memory of ELIZABETH ACE. Who lived 28 Years as Cook in the family at Penrice Castle. Honest, chearfull & Kind hearted She suffered under a severe disease with Christian Patience and humility and died on the 20th day of March 1832 aged 58 Years."
She would therefore have been cook for Thomas Mansel Talbot, my Great Great Great Great Grandfather (who d 1813) and his wife and children including my Great Great Great Grandmother Jane Harriet Talbot. We also noticed that the graveyard of St Iltyd's, Oxwich contains a number of graves of the Ace family who were obviously local.
The inscription reads:
"Here Lie The Remains of Captain Sir Christopher Cole R.N. K.C.B.
Born 10th June 1770 Died 21st August 1836."
As you can see, this is an unusually shaped grave, with the cap and side stones arranged in a shape reminiscent of a naval hat. Sir Christopher was captain of a 74-gun ship, HMS Rippon. I'd be interested in any history...
Christopher Paul Mansel Methuen Campbell of Penrice.
Born 23rd March 1928 Died 8th January 1998
Christopher was my 4th cousin once removed, being a Great Great Great Grandson of Thomas Mansel Talbot.
"In Memory Of John Dillwyn Llewelyn F.R.S. of Penllergaer And Ynisygerwn. Founder Of This Church
Son Of Lewis Weston Dillwyn And Mary His Wife.
Born January 12th 1810 Died August 24th 1882 Aged 72."
(on the other side of the stone)
"Also Of Emma Thomasina Wife Of John Dillwyn Llewelyn And Daughter Of Thomas Mansel Talbot And The Lady Mary His Wife Of Margam And Penrice.
Born September 23rd 1806 Died April 19th 1881 Aged 74."
(and round the middle tier)
"The Rath Of The Just Is As The Shining Light That Shineth More And More Unto The Perfect Day. Proverbs IV.18"
"William Dillwyn Llewelyn
Born April 1st 1868 Died August 25th 1893
He Is Passed From Death Unto Life
God Hath Appointed Us To Salvation By Our Lord Jesus Christ That Whether We Wake Or Sleep We Should Live Together With Him "
This appears to be a somewhat abridged quote from the bible; the original is:
" For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. (1 Thess 5:9,10)"
The main inscription on the front of the stone reads:
"In Memory Of John Talbot Dillwyn Llewelyn Baronet Of Penllergaer
Born May 26th 1838 Died July 8th 1927
Also Of Dame Caroline Julia For 55 Years His Beloved Wife
Born 24th October 1839 Died 3rd March 1917"
On the left hand side of the stone is an additional inscription:
"Gwendoline Harriet Dillwyn Llewelyn. February 22nd 1867 - Januart 22nd 1944 RIP"
"Elinor Amy Dillwyn Llewelyn Born January 10th 1844 Died November 4th 1887
Lucy Catharine Dillwyn Llewelyn Born July 1 1846 Died April 1 1920
In The Shadow Of His Hand Hath He Hid Me Isaiah XLIX.2"
"John Michael Dillwyn Llewelyn
Born September 10th 1866 Died August 27th 1878
Thy Son Liveth And When He Was Beginning To Sink Jesus Stretched Forth His Hand And Caught Him"
I cannot find this as a quote from the bible at all.
"Mary Caroline Dillwyn Llewelyn
Born July 31st 1864 Died June 13th 1873
She Is Not dead But Sleepeth.
They Shall Be Mine Saith The Lord Of Hosts In That Day When I Make Up My Jewels"
The full quote is "And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his son that serveth him."
Malachi 3:17
"Sacred To The Memory Of The Reverend Montague Earle Welby
Born December 17th 1827 Died December 31st 1910
Christ Is All And In All"
(and on the other side)
"In Loving memory Of Mary Daughter Of L W Dillwyn Esq. MP
ife Of The Rev M Earle Welby
Born March 9th 1816 Died November 29th 1900
+ Tecum In Christo Resurgam + "
There is a final grave in this section, of William Rufus Lewis JP 1856-1930 and Kitty Glasbrook (his niece) who died in 1970. I have no idea why this is here or if there is any family connection or if it was just decided that all the Dillwyns were gone and the space should be used. If anyone ever reads this and knows the answer, please get in touch!
To The memory Of Henry Thomas Leopold Fox Strangways Lord Stavordale, Eldest Son of Henry Stephen 3rd Earl of Ilchester and of Caroline Leonora His Wife 2(nd?) daughter of the late Rt Rev Lord George Murray Of Athol Bishop of St Davids.
He was born January 8 1816 and died August 12th 1837
Short was the period of life thus permitted to him Its progress had been marked by the practice of those virtues which could most endear him to his family and to his friends and which gave the surest promise that he would have adorned the station he might have been called upon to fill.
In humble resignation to that blow by which these endearments have been cut off and that promise has been defeated this marble has been inscribed by his surviving parent.
The flower fadeth but the word of our God shall stand forever.
To the memory of Henry Thomas, Earl of Ilchester, who died September the 5th 1802. in the 56th Year of his age; and of Mary Theresa, his first wife, Daughter of Standish Grady, Esq. of the county of Limerick in the Kingdom of Ireland; to whom he was married in 1772, and by which Marriage he had eight children, two of whom died in Infancy, and are buried here.
By his second marriage with Maria, third daughter of William Digby, Dean of Durham, he had three sons, who, with their Brother Henry Stephen, the present Earl, and their five sisters, survive to lament the Loss of a most affectionate Father.
The purest Christian Humility was his perculiar Characteristic; from the Contemplation of which & his many other Virtues, his Widow, who thus records the Period of her severe Affliction derives the utmost Consolation, covinced that he for whom she mourns, is happy.
The said Maria, Countess of Ilchester, died Sep. 23rd 1842, in the 72nd Year of her Age; at Abbotsbury, in the County of Dorest.
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Job Ch (?) V 21
Cy Gist Le Tres Honorable et Le Tres Ancien Chevalier Sir STEPHEN FOX Fandateur De Ceans Qui Trespassa, age de 90 Ans, Le Vingt troisieme de Septembre 1716
Cy Gist La Tres Honoree Dame Christine Hope espouse en seconde Noces Du Tres Honorable Chevalier ETIENNE FOX Elle Trespassa agee de 39 Ans Le dix septieme de Fevrier 1718
Dieu Aye Merci de Leurs Ames.
Here lies the Body of CHARLES FOX Esq. second son of the Rt Honble Sr STEPHEN FOX by his first wife, which CHARLES was paymaster of the forces to KING JAMES KING WILLIAM & QUEEN ANNE, he died Aged 53
Representative in Parliament of the City of Salisbury September 9th 1713
He married ELIZABETH CARR TROLLOP SOLE DAUGHTER & HEIR OF Sr WILLIAM TROLLOP Baronet of Caswick in the county of Lincoln, which ELIZABETH dies March 15th 1704 aged 42 years & is interr'd near this place
This shows the memorials to Sir Stephen and Charles; under the bust is a memorial to Stephen's first wife, Elizabeth, but it is behind a railing and thus impossible to photograph.
I am persuaded that neither death nor life shall be able to separate us from then love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord
(ref but unreadable from this photo)
Near this spot rest the mortal remains of The Honble John George Charles Fox Strangways, youngest son of Henry Thomas Second Earl of Ilchester
Born February 6th 1803 Died September 8th 1859.
In memory of a beloved Husband and Father this table is erected by his widow and children
Also to the memory of his widow Amelia Fox Strangways who died Sep 9th 1886 & is buried at Melbury, in Dorsetshire.
The remains of Hon: J.G.C.F. Strangways were removed to Melbury Sept 16th 1886.
To the Memory of the best of Husbands And the most excellent of Men, CHARLES JAMES FOX, Who died September 13th 1806 Aged 57 And is buried in Westminster Abbey, His most affectionate Widow Places this Tablet.
A Patriot's even Course be Steer'd,
Mid Faction's wildest Storms unmoved,
By all who mark'd his Mind revered,
By all who knew his heart beloved.
R. FitzPatrick.
Underneath are deposited the remains of The Honorable Charlotte Elizabeth Fox the dearly beloved Daughter of Lord and Lady Ilchester, this most amiable child Died at Melbury in Dorsetshire aged exactly eleven Years on the 16th of March 1755
May the Almighty God have Mercy on her Soul.
Near this place lies buried The Honorable Miss JULIANA JUDITH FOX Third Daughter to the Right Honourable STEPHEN Lord ILCHESTER and STAVORDALE by ELIZABETH his Wife
She Died the 24th of April 1749 In the fourth year of her Age.
NEAR THIS ENCLOSED IN OAK OF AN ENGLISH SHIP OF WAR IS ALL THAT REMAINS IN THIS WORLD OF THE LAMENTED REAR ADMIRAL CHARLES FEILDING.
BORN 31ST AUGUST 1780, DIED 2ND SEPTEMBER 1837.
LINEALLY DESCENDED FROM BASIL FEILDING 4TH EARL OF DENBIGH OF THE HOUSE OF HAPSBURG AND COUNT OF THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE.
VALE CAROLE! VALE CONJUX DULCISSIME!
EHEU QUANTO MINUS EST
CUM RELIQUIS VERSARI
QUAM TUI MEMINISSE!
And in the churchyard outside, his tomb...my latin is not so hot but a translation will be added here in due course!
Hoc Sud Marmore Conditur
Carolus Feilding
In Classe Regia Britannica Navaroeus
?ivitae Muneribus Egregie
(?)Functus Mort(?) Reouievit
Die 11 Septembrus MDCCCXXXVII
Aetnuis Suae ?
Aeternae ?ius memorae ??suit
Conjux Moestessima
Near this (?) (?) (?) remains of CHRISTINA BARBARA TALBOT third Daughter of THOMAS MANSEL TALBOT Esqr. and the Right Honble Lady MARY TALBOT of Margam in Galmorganshire.
She died on the ?10th of March 1808. Aged 10 Years.
After a most lingering and Painful Illness which she bore with Patience worthy the Imitation of those in Riper Years and which will ever Impress the hearts of her Family with the tenderest Regret
Sacred to the Memory of The Right Honourable LADY ELISABETH THERESA FEILDING. eldest daughter of HENRY THOMAS, second Earl of ILCHESTER born November 16th 1773, died March 12th 1846.
She married firstly, on April 17th 1796, WILLIAM DAVENPORT TALBOT of Lacock Abbey, Esquire, who died July 30th 1800; and secondly, on April 24th 1804, Captain, afterwards Rear Admiral CHARLES FEILDING, who died September 2nd 1837.
VALE MATER OPTIMA SUAVISSIMA CARISSIMA
In Memory of MARY ? daughter of the Rev THOS TALBOT (&?) JANE his Wife
Who departed this life On the ? day of June (in the ninth(?) Year of her Age) 1762
Sacred to MARY DAVENPORT Wife of JOHN SHAKESPEAR Ob. 1793 Aet. 36.
And to JOHN SHAKESPEAR, Ob. Janry 10th 1825 Aet (75?)
To record the Memory, and Virtues of two beloved Parents this Stone is placed here by their Children.
Also to the Memory of JOHN TALBOT SHAKESPEAR Eldest Son of JOHN SHAKESPEAR and MARY, his Wife who died at Sea on his passage home from the East Indies the (1)2th of April 182(5?) Aet. (?)2.
Praises on Lambs are honors (?)mainly spent ? ? good name is his best Monument.
NERE this place lyeth the Bodyes of the HONORABLE JAMES MOUNTAGUE; third son to HENRY EARLE of MANCHESTER; and MARY his WIFE, DAUGHTER and HEIRE of Sir ROBERT BAYNARD, of Lacham in the County of Wilts Kt who had issue viz: WALTER, JAMES, GEORGE, ROBERT, HENRY, EDWARD, SYDNEY, MARY, CHARLES, WILLIAM, KATHERINE, THOMAS and JOHN, WALTER Dyed younge, JAMES MARRIED DIANA, DAUGHTER to ANTHONY HUNGERFORD of Farly Castle in ye County of Somerset Esq, MARY was MARRIED unto THOMAS EIVER of the Lee in Hartford Shire Esq.
JAMES the FATHER 57
MARY the MOTHER DYED Aen. Aetat 63
JAMES the SON 38
HORATIA wife of THOMAS GAISFORD Esquire
and daughter of Admiral and Lady Elizabeth Feilding
died August 8 1851 aged 41 years.
The only inscription I could find, in the canopy of the tomb, reads "Ser William Sharington 1566"
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY FOX TALBOT
OF LACOCK ABBEY ESQR F.R.S. L.L.D.
ONLY CHILD OF
WILLIAM DAVENPORT TALBOT ESQR
AND THE RIGHT HONBLE
LADY ELISABETH THERESA TALBOT
BORN FEBRUARY THE 11TH 1800
DIED SEPTEMBER THE 17TH 1877
ALSO OF
CONSTANCE
HIS WIFE
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
FRANCIS MUNDY OF MARKEATON
IN THE COUNTY OF DERBY ESQR
ALSO OF
CHARLES HENRY TALBOT
OF LACOCK ABBEY
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN FEBRUARY 2ND 1842
DIED DECEMBER THE 26TH 1916
ALSO OF
MATILDA THERESA TALBOT C.B.E.
GRANDDAUGHTER OF W.H.FOX TALBOT
BORN JULY 15TH 1871.
DIED MARCH 25TH 1958.
IN MEMORY OF AMELINA PETIT
WHO DIED AT LACOCK ABBEY
SEPTEMBER THE 8TH 1876
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELA THERESA TALBOT
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM HENRY FOX TALBOT
AND CONSTANCE HIS WIFE
BORN APRIL 25TH 1835
DIED APRIL 25TH 1893
ALSO OF
THEIR SECOND DAUGHTER
ROSAMUND CONSTANCE TALBOT
BORN MARCH 16TH 1837
DIED AT SAN REMO, ITALY, MAY 7TH 1906,
AND BURIED THERE
IN THE ENGLISH CEMETERY.
Centre:Sacred to the memory of Francis Edwardes Lloyd Esq of Plas Cil Y Bebyll in this parish who departed this life on the 29th of July 1865 in the 60th year of his age.
Also of Harriet Goodwin Lloyd his beloved wife who departed this life on the 17th of June 1862 in the 53rd year of her age.
This monument is erected to their beloved and honoured memory by their children.
Left:Also of Ann Cook for 33 years devoted servant and friend in the family of F.E. Lloyd Esq. She died on the 20th of Sepr 1859.
Right:Also of Daniel Smith and Sarah Smith (his wife) For many years respected seravnts and faithful friends in the same family. They died July 12th 1863 March 16th 1864.
Bottom Left:Also of Ellen Gilbertson daughter of the above who died March 15th 1894 aged 43.
Bottom Centre:In memory of the children of Francis Edward and Harriet Lloyd
Harriet Augusta Born Oct 1833 Died May 1835
Katherine Born July 1842 Died August 1847
Charles Wall Born Dec 1843 Died August 1847
Howel Price Born July 1843 Died Sepr 1874
Octavious Born August 1844 Died April 1890
Josephine born June 1853 Died february 1872.
Bottom Right:Also of Russell Lloyd second son of the above who died May 11th 1902 aged 63.
In the churchyard is the grave of Francis, Harriet & Russell...
Sacred to the memory of
Harriet Goodwin
the beloved and deeply lamented wife
of Francis Edwardes Lloyd Esq
of Plas Cil-y-bebyll in this Parish
Born 22nd July 1810, Died 17th of June 1862.
Also of F.E. Lloyd
who died 29th July 1865 in his 60th year.
On the shaft of the cross:Also of Russell Lloyd second son of the aforesaid who died May 11th 1902, aged 63.
In the churchyard near this place lie Interred the remains of COUNCELLETTA LLOYD widow late of the town of NEATH who died on the 24th June 1812 Aged 85.
And also those of the only Son of the above named
COUNCELLETTA LLOYD
JOHN HERBERT LLOYD Esqr. of Kilbebyll who departed this life on the 29th of June 1817 in the 64th Year of his Age.
To the Memory of the best of Parents and the kindest of Brothers this Monument the humble Tribute of Grateful and unceasing recollection is Erected by their most afflicted Relative JANE BASSETT.
Go soft Humanity that Blest the Poor
Sent smiling Comfort to afflictions Door
Go modest worth that never wore a frown
Go Charity, receive a Heavenly Crown
Not from a stranger came this heartfelt Verse
The Friend inscribes your worth who knew you best.
M.S.
Richardi Herbert Armigeri
qui Obiit xx. die Decembri
Anno Dom: MDCCXXV
Aetatis Sue LVI
H.M.P.
Elizabetha Herbert Vidua
ejus Tristissima
Ex nuptiis tertia et
ultima natu Catherina
Obiit XVIII die Feb:
Anno Dom: MDCCXXXIV
Aetatis Suce XVIII
Here Also lieth the
Body of |Elizabeth Herbert
Relict of the aforesaid
Richard herbert Esqr
who died September the
23d 1771 Aged 85.
To the Glory of God and in affectionate remebrance of Herbert Lloyd Esq. JP of Plas Cilybebyll. This window is erected by his personal friends. November 1914.
Below right of the window is a memorial to his wife, Frances Harriet (nee Purdon). I believe her name is correctly spelt Harriette.
Also of Frances Harriet Lloyd wife of the above died 27th October 1929 in her 91st year
...Herbert and Frances's grave is in the churchyard...
In Loving Memory of
HERBERT LLOYD
Plas Cilybebyll,
Born Feb 5th 1838,
Died June 28th 1914.
"The memory of the just is blessed"
Also of
FRANCES HARRIETTE LLOYD
Wife of the above
Born Dec 21st 1838 Died Oct 27th 1929.
"Then they were level and pleasant in their lives"
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Born March 7th 18?
Died January 2?th ?"
In Memory of
Jean,
Beloved daughter of
Harry and May Lloyd
November 15th 1914,
December 20th 1920,
"Who plucked this flower?"
"I" said the master,
and the gardener held his peace.
Also of the above named Harry Ponsonby Lloyd
Died Feb 21st 1960
aged 80 years
Also May Lloyd
Wife of the above
died Feb 15th 1976
Aged 85 years .
Here lieth the (unreadable) Mrs Mary Williams widow of Charles Williams (unreadable) in the County of Brecon Esq and daughter of William Herbert (unreadable) Kilybebyll in this County Esq who departed this life the (unreadable) day of May (unreadable) aged (unreadable) (followed by more unreadable stuff)..
In Memory of
GEORGINA MARGARET,
Wife of Major F. E. Lloyd,
Who died at Bath 27th April 1916
In her 60th year.
Also FRANCIS ELIOT LLOYD
Major retired late 1/25 K.O.S.S.
And for nearly,
Born December 13th 1840 Died Jan 7th 1927
Also of GWLADYS ANNIE LLOYD
their only daughter who died
Feb 16th 1955 and whose (unreadable)
In Loving Memory of
ELEANOR LLOYD,
of Plas, Cilybebyll.
Died October 2nd 1955,
Aged 76 years.
Also of
JOHN HERBERT PURDON LLOYD
who died October 6th 1957,
aged 89 years.
In Loving Memory of
UNITY GRACE GREENWOOD,
The Mill, Cilybebyll.
Daughter of the above
Beloved wife of Frank Leslie
Born 11th May 1920
Died 7th June 1997.
Beneath this stone lie the remains of Eliza Jane second daughter of Henry Leach Esq of Kilybebyll Place who (stone erased) July 31 1826 aged 27Y (stone erased) also of (stone erased) (more unreadable words - someone who died in May.
In a loving memory of Ellen wife of Arthur Gilbertson of Glanrhyd died 15th March, 1894.
"Blessed are the pure in heart"
also of Colin Richard Gilbertson died April 25th 1903
also of Arthur Gilbertson of Glanrhyd died 2nd March, 1912
"Come unto me ye weary and I will give you rest".
Arthur Howell Gilbertson ???? 1923 "When the Lord Loveth He ????"
In Memory of Eliza wife of William Gilbertson
died 11th December 1868 in her 53rd year
Also of the above named William Gilbertson
died 4th February 1882 in his 72nd year.
In memory of Lettice Mary
the beloved daughter of Arthur & Ellen Gilbertson of Glanrhyd
who died All Saints Day 1885
aged 5 years.
Margaret (Peggie) Helene Boughton Morris 1909 - 1993
Leslie Ewart Morris 1901 - 1993
Marjorie Boughton Eaton 1883 - 1951
Richard Morton Powell Eaton Lieut R. N. 1919 - 1943
Bertie James Eaton 0.B.E. 1883 - 1953
In Loving Memory of Henry James
Son of Frederick and Amelia Anne Hart of this parish
Who died 10th Nov 1892
Aged 18 Years
"The Lord Giveth And The Lord Hath Taken Away"
Also the above Frederick Hart
Who died 28th March 1919 aged 74 Years
Also of Amelia Anne Hart wife of the above Frederick Hart
Who died 11th Aug 1930 aged 84 Years
In Memory of John Alfred Hart
Son of the above Frederick and Amelia Hart
Who died at Brisbane, Australia
3rd Oct 1922 aged 49 Years.
The adjacent grave is of Thomas and Margaret Hart of Eccles (next village to Aylesford) but I am not aware of any relationship to Frederick Hart. It is possible that Thomas was Frederick's boss (1881 census) and may just be coincidence. Also, there is another Hart grave (William & Ellen) - this may have been the son of Thomas but are not known as related to Frederick.
