1St Mary on the Mount Churchyard, Walsall, Staffs, Private email.
"Ed Green wrote an email to Graham Hawker on 13 November 2000 which stated:
"Found the memorial. Its a rectangular stone about 4ft high by 2.5ft wide, standing near the
front of the church almost at church level (the cemetry is on a steep slope). A photo will follow
in due course when I have the film developed (probably this weekend). The stone is blackened
with age and the lettering is difficult to decipher. Some of it we couldn't work out, but the gist
of it is:
PRAY
FOR THE SOUL OF
SAMUEL ROCK
who died 4th September 1788
Aged 66 Years
In the 40th year of his age he became
from conviction and the force of truth a
convert to the Catholic church and
continued a faithful member of it to his
Death from sincere love of his countrymen
and desire of leading them to the same
blessing. He, while in perfect health, by
his last Will and Testament and order of
this declaration . . . . . . . .(last couple of
lines can't be read).
May his soul Rest In Peace.
Its a shame about the missing text, but the stone is over 200 years old and the industrial
atmosphere locally can't have helped much. Enjoyed the day very much anyway."."
1Lisbon College Register.
"ROCK, Samuel (1762-1839). Born Calmore, Staffordshire March 4 1762, son of Samuel Rock and Elizabeth Thornhill, baptised by Pierce Parry, admitted March 30 1773, confirmed May 24 1777, sent to Douai August 1779".".
1IGI, Film 178070.
"John DRINKWATER
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Mary TURNER
Marriage: 29 Oct 1789
Kemerton, Gloucester, England
Source Information:
Film Number: 178070."
1IGI, Film 178070.
"John DRINKWATER
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Mary TURNER
Marriage: 29 Oct 1789
Kemerton, Gloucester, England
Source Information:
Film Number: 178070."
1William Good, Parish Register Transcripts Gloucestershire
orse; Deerhurst; Forthampton; The Leigh; Norton; Staverton & Tirley , http://www.users.bigpond.com/williamr/, Chaceley Volume 1.
"06 Jun 1708 Giles son of Giles & Mary Hawker baptized."2William Good, Parish Register Transcripts Gloucestershire
orse; Deerhurst; Forthampton; The Leigh; Norton; Staverton & Tirley .
"15 Nov 1736 Giles Hawker and Mary Hodges."
1William Good, Parish Register Transcripts Gloucestershire
orse; Deerhurst; Forthampton; The Leigh; Norton; Staverton & Tirley , http://www.users.bigpond.com/williamr/.
"15 Nov 1736 Giles Hawker and Mary Hodges."
1William Good, Parish Register Transcripts Gloucestershire
orse; Deerhurst; Forthampton; The Leigh; Norton; Staverton & Tirley , http://www.users.bigpond.com/williamr/.
"01 Jan 1739 Mary daughter of Giles & Mary Hawker."
Chaceley, Worcestershire
Volume 2 - Baptisms & Burials - 1719-1812
Part 1 - Baptisms 1719-1759.
1William Good, Parish Register Transcripts Gloucestershire
orse; Deerhurst; Forthampton; The Leigh; Norton; Staverton & Tirley , http://www.users.bigpond.com/williamr/.
"17 Jan 1747 Ann daughter of Giles & Mary Hawker."
Chaceley, Worcestershire
Volume 2 - Baptisms & Burials - 1719-1812
Part 1 - Baptisms 1719-1759.
1William Good, Parish Register Transcripts Gloucestershire
orse; Deerhurst; Forthampton; The Leigh; Norton; Staverton & Tirley , http://www.users.bigpond.com/williamr/.
"01 Jun 1753 Wm son of Giles & Mary Hawker."
Chaceley, Worcestershire
Volume 2 - Baptisms & Burials - 1719-1812
Part 1 - Baptisms 1719-1759.2William Good, Parish Register Transcripts Gloucestershire
orse; Deerhurst; Forthampton; The Leigh; Norton; Staverton & Tirley .
Shown as William Hawkins.