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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St. Thomas Cemetery

Mrs Elizabeth Saunders

Title: Mrs
Forenames: Elizabeth
Surnames: Saunders
Date of Death: 10/07/1769
Age at Death Years: 48
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG ST001A
Plot Number: St Thomas Churchyard Southern Centre Plot 22
Grave Description: Upright headstone with wavy top, swirly leaves and swags decoration and text panel with inscribed lettering. Cherub head with wings motif at central top of stone. Headstone has been severed and placed in concrete base.
Grave Condition: Fair
Grave Condition Description: Some moss and lichen cover
Old Website Grave ID: 8570

Inscription:

IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH THE WIFE
OF
EDWARD SAUNDERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY THE 10TH
1769
AGED 48 YEARS
Illegible lines continuing to where stone has been severed

Photographs:

Kate MacDonell
Elizabeth Saunders July 2017
Photographer: Kate MacDonell
Kate MacDonell
Elizabeth Saunders (2) July 2017
Photographer: Kate MacDonell

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