Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
RYDE SOCIAL HERITAGE GROUP
Based at Ryde Cemetery Heritage & Learning Centre. Preserving, documenting and promoting the social history of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
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Ryde Cemetery

Mr Thomas James Astington

Title: Mr
Forenames: Thomas James
Surnames: Astington
Date of Birth: 08/04/1822
Date of Death: 09/10/1899
Burial Date: 12/10/1899
Age at Death Years: 78
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG 045 C3
Plot Number: Ryde New Cemetery Section F Plot 1817
Grave Description: Tall Gothic style headstone with arched top & column sides, ornate carved stepped shoulders. Incised decoration and lettering, IHS motif at top. Kerbstones and grass infill.
Grave Condition: Fair
Grave Condition Description: Inscription difficult to read, south kerb broken at west end and remainder sunk in grass.

Inscription:

IHS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS JAMES ASTINGTON
BORN APRIL 8TH 1822
PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 9TH 1899

"THE RESPECT LONG JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, WE HAVE
PEACE WITH GOD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST"

Photographs:

Colin Hunt
Thomas James Astington 12 January 2016
Photographer: Colin Hunt
Colin Hunt
Thomas James Astington 12 January 2016
Photographer: Colin Hunt

Related Documents:

PDF file: Marriage; Census
PDF file: Coroner's Inquest

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