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Ryde Cemetery

Mr John Gorges Beresford

Title: Mr
Forenames: John Gorges
Surnames: Beresford
Date of Death: 24/12/1879
Age at Death Years: 74
Map Reference Number: RSHG 007 A1
Plot Number: Ryde Old Cemetery Section O Plot 2071
Grave Description: Plain Cross on 3 tier plinth, stone kerbs and grass top

Grave Condition Description: The cross is broken and leaning against the plinth

Other Information: Nil Nisi Cruce means Nothing but by the cross; no reward without suffering.

Old Website Grave ID: 1791

Inscription:

On Cross

IN MEMORIAM

Top Tier

NIL NISI CRUCE

Mid Tier

JOHN GORGES BERESFORD

DIED DECEMBER 24TH 1879

AGED 74

"I WILL GIVE THEE REST"

Bottom Tier

MATILDA ANNE BERESFORD

WIDOW OF THE ABOVE

DIED FEBRUARY 25TH 1886 AGED 78 YEARS

Photographs:

Janette Gregson
J & M Beresford (July 2006)
Photographer: Janette Gregson
Janette Gregson
J & M Beresford (July 2006)
Photographer: Janette Gregson

Related Documents:

PDF file: National Probate Calendar
PDF file: Census; Obituary; Funeral.

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