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

Martha Wilshire

Forenames: Martha
Surnames: Wilshire
Date of Death: 18/12/1866
Age at Death Years: 51
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG 017 D3
Plot Number: Ryde Old Cemetery Section E Plot 704
Grave Description: Headstone with rounded top, roses engraved at top above the inscription also above these IHS is enclosed in a circle. (August 2007)

After clearance - Large upright headstone with pointed shoulders and engraved lettering. (February 2019)
Grave Condition Description: Stone fair but is engulfed with brambles (August 2007)

In quite good condition, some weathering and lichen cover on stone but lettering clear and easy to read. Stone leaning slightly northwards. (February 2019)
Old Website Grave ID: 3979

Inscription:

IHS
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARTHA WILSHIRE
DIED DECEMBER 18TH 1866
AGED 51 YEARS
"BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL
FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY"

Photographs:

Janette Gregson
M Wilshire August 2007
Photographer: Janette Gregson
Janette Gregson
M Wilshire Aug 2007
Photographer: Janette Gregson
Kate MacDonell
M Wilshire February 2019
Photographer: Kate MacDonell
Kate MacDonell
M Wilshire February 2019
Photographer: Kate MacDonell

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