Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
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St. Thomas Cemetery

Mr James Potts

Title: Mr
Forenames: James
Surnames: Potts
Date of Death: 02/09/1796
Age at Death Years: 75
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG ST001A
Plot Number: St Thomas Churchyard Southern Centre Plot 29
Grave Description: Upright headstone with curved top, text panel and inscribed lettering. Large cherub head and wings motif at centre top of stone and two smaller cherub heads one on each side with swirls and swags surrounding decoration. Inserted in concrete base with 2 other headstones on the left. Identical style memorial to wife Jane Potts on far left (plot 28).

Grave Condition: Fair
Grave Condition Description: Heavy red lichen cover makes reading inscription difficult. Headstone has been shortened.

Other Information: Register states James Potts, the elder at Ryde.

Old Website Grave ID: 8577

Inscription:

JAMES POTTS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2D OF SEPT 1796
AGED 75 YEARS

Photographs:

Kate MacDonell
James Potts July 2017
Photographer: Kate MacDonell
Kate MacDonell
James Potts (2) July 2017
Photographer: Kate MacDonell

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