St Mary’s, Malpas. Monumental Inscriptions
INTERIOR
Vestry. AMDC Et in mem CM Prothero CAPD. PC filii et filia MDCCCXLVIII
Plaque. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. This is placed here by Margaret Agnes Cordes in loving memory of her husband Thomas Cordes of Silwood Park, Berkshire, Lord of the manor of Sunninghill, JP and DL Mon, JP Berks, MP for the Monmouth Boroughs 1874-1880. Born at Patcham Grove, Surrey 5th May 1826, died at Silwood Park 15th August 1901, interred in Sunninghill churchyard 20th August 1901. For over 50 years he was a parishioner of Malpas and a worshipper in this church. Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
Window. In memory of H Cordes of Bryn Glas
Tablet. Sacred to the memory of Mary Williams, a native of this parish and wife of William Williams Esquire, Banker of Newport who departed this life the 26th day of March 1830 in the 59th year of her age. Her mortal remains are deposited here beneath and this tablet was erected to her memory by her affectionate husband and two sons
Tablet. In loving memory of Col Walter Clifford Phillips VDTD. DL 1855-1936. 4th Welsh Bde REA (TF), Mayor of Newport 1903-4 & for 26 years churchwarden of this parish. Also of his wife Gertrude Collinson 1864-1940, daughter of Richard Laybourne of this parish, sometime Sheriff of Monmouthshire
Window. To the glory of God and memory of Thomas Prothero of Malpas Court in this parish.
Tablet. Sacred to the memorey of William Morgan Esq, one of the Coroners of this County of Monmouth and a native of this parish, he died Sepr 28th 1807 aged 47 years.
Tablet. To the brave and dear memory of Ralph Wiseman-Clarke, Lieutenant Royal Garrison Artillery who fell at Ypres in the Great War on February 20th 1916 aged 19 years. He for England died.
Tablet. To the glory of God and in memory of Freke Lewis, eldest son of Francis and Mary Prothero of Malpas Court. Captain 1 Batt Welch Regiment who died of wounds at Bloemfontein 24th April 1900. Erected by his mother and his betrothed.
Window. AM. DG. And in memory of Freke Lewis eldest son of Francis Prothero of Malpas Court. Capt 1st Welch Regt who died at Bloemfontein April 24th 1900 of wounds received in action at Karrefontein. Erected by his devoted brothers & sisters.
Tablet on window. To the glory of God and the blessing of his name this church was completely refurbished 16th July 1965. Dedicated by his Grace Archbishop of Wales Dr Edwin Morris DD. Vicar WC Pontin BA. Churchwardens BD Dovey Esq, S Thompson Esq.
Tablet. To the glory of God and in memory of the men of Malpas who fell in the Great War 1914-1919. This tablet is erected by the parishioners.
Edward Charles Dimsdale, Rifle B. Adj 1st M Mon R
Gordon Pemberton Steer, Capt 2nd Batt Som LI.
William Ernest Dawson, Capt RFA Att RAF
Edward Turbervill Llewellin Jenkins, Lt 59 Co RE
Charles Francis Wiseman-Clarke, Lieut RGA
Benjamin Reynolds, Sergt RFA
William Henry Goodman, Sergt 6th Batt SWB
John Macrory, Sergt 6th Batt SWB
Timothy Conners, Sergt 7th Batt SWB
Thomas Joseph Molony, RNR
Edwin Richards, 1st Bat KOR Lancs
Alfred Lockwood, 1st Batt Northd Fus
Vernon George Daniels 1st Batt YR
Reginald Noel Downs, 6th Batt Ches R
James John Brown, 2nd Batt SWB
Thomas Milward, 2nd Batt SWB
Charles Frederick Armitage, 1st Batt SWB
Ernest John Morley, 6th Batt Welsh R
William Blackmore, 1st Batt Mon R
John Oxenham Tuplin, Master mariner
George Albert Linton, Engineer
Tablet. The electric light was installed in this church by D & S Guy to the glory of God and in loving memory of their dear daughter Gwendoline Olive who fell asleep in Jesus at Claremont in this parish July 7th 1900
Tablet in window. In loving memory of Augustus Deveraux Homfray, Lieut Duke of Cornwall’s Lt Infantry, died in the Soudan 2nd April 1885 aged 24 years
Plaque. Memory of Henry Jones of this parish obt April 6th 1837 aged 39 years. His remains are interred near this spot with two of his infant children Henry and Ellanor who died in their infancy
Tablet. Capt FL Prothero, Welsh Regiment. Part of the Cross erected by the Naval Brigade at Bloemfontein, South Africa April 1900
Window. To the glory of God & memory of Emily wife of Richard Laybourne of the Firs in this parish died May 12 1882 aged 51 years
Plaque. In memory of Thomas Prothero of Malpas Court in this parish Esquire and Justice of the Peace for the County of Monmouth. He was born in October 1780 and died in April 1853
Window. To the glory of God and in memory of Lucy Margaret Prothero. Born 18 February 1854, died 9th Nov’r 1855
Tablet. To the memory of the Reverend Thomas Prothero of Malpas Court in this parish, Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen, Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for the County of Monmouth. Born August 14th 1811, died June 11th 1870
Rail. To the glory of God, in the memory of HG Foster Esq, Churchwarden. Given by St Mary’s Youthclub
Chest. In memory of Harriett Amelia Evans of this parish.
PLOT 1
1.HS. ILMO George Foster who died 11th Sep 1895 aged 36 years. Thy will be O Lord be done. Also of Charles son of the above who departed this life Dec 15th 1902 aged 16yrs
2.S. ILMO John Ray, late of HM Customs, Newport. Born Nov 5th 1821, died Nov 23rd 1894. Also Fanny relict of the above died April 23rd 1909 aged 85 years. Sarah Ann daughter of John and Fanny Ray born Nov 23rd 1850, died March 2nd 1857. She was too … for the cold earth and so the angel bore our little one away
3. S. ILMO Frank only son of Thomas & Ellen Sheppard (of Kings Hill Lodge) Newport. Born Oct 31st 1878, died April 5th 1893. Lost awhile, our treasured love, gained forever life above. …. Also the above Thomas Sheppard, died February 11th 1920 aged 71 years. At rest. Also Ellen Sheppard beloved wife of the above died April 17th 1935 aged 84 years. United
** 4.S. ILMO Mary Eliza Laybourne. Born at Nafferton, Yorkshire March 2 3rd 1824, died at the Firs in this parish June 28th 1894. Now is Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept when I awake up after thy likeness I shall be satisfied with it …. Also Charlotte Laybourne sister to above, born at Nafferton 12th Nov 1832, died at Malpas 22nd Jan 1913. Those thou keepest always see the light at evening time. Also Florence Mary Louise Laybourne “Gipsy”, niece to above, born at Cardiff 7th July 1871, died at Malpas 26 Oct 1947
(Laying against church wall)
HS. In memory of Jane Eliza the beloved wife of Benjamin Davies, MD of Newport Mon who died January 15th 1891 aged ?1 years and of Benjamin Davies who died on the 10th Aug 1895 aged 67 years
X. ILMO Louie wife of FE Wade, born Oct 1st 1852, died July 23rd 1893
PLOT 2
** 1. Col.
Side 1. In memory of Thomas Prothero MP of Malpas Court in this parish, Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen. Born August 14th 1811?, died … 11th 1870? …… daughter of the ……….. died October 11? 1895. Lucy Margaret their youngest child, born Feb 18th 1854, died Nov 10th 1855
Side 2. In memory of Thomas Prothero of Malpas Court in this parish Esquire. Born October 1780, died April 1855. Sarah his 2nd wife, daughter of Thomas Pettman of Ham in the County of Kent died March 19th 1869 aged 66
Side 3. Unreadable.
2. S. Plain
3. X. ILMO of Rees Evans, Holly Bush Farm, Malpas, died 7th November 1897 aged 48 years. Behold he taketh away, who can hinder him, who will say unto him, what doest thou. Also of Harriett Amelia Evans beloved wife of above died 22nd December 1939 85 years. Reunited
** 4. HS. In memory of the Rev Wilmer Willett (son of the late Wilmer Mackett Willett, formerly of Ryshworth Hall in the County of York Esquire, born August 23rd 1793, died November 29th 1872
5. HS. Emma Hayden died January 21st 1898 aged 83
6. X. In loving remembrance of Charles Barton Fox Esq (of Malpas), born February ……………
7. X. Here rests in hope Jane Fox died 5th Sept 1853
8. X. In ……… of William Thomas son of Joseph & Agnes Priest of Holly Bush Farm in this parish who died Dec 15th 1807? aged 1? year and 10? months. Also of Joseph Priest born October ………
9. X.
Side 1. ILMO Frances youngest daughter of Edward and Martha Clarke who died Nov 28th 1855. Also Martha the beloved wife of Edward Clarke who died April 23rd 1865 aged 65 years. Also of the aforesaid Edward Clarke who died at his residence (Tates Cottage, Llantarnam) April 6th 1872 aged 81 years
Side 2. ILMO John Clarke, Dan-y-Rhiw, Maindee who died Sept 4th 1892 aged 71 years. Also Elizabeth beloved wife of the above died April 4th 1889 aged 87 years
Side 3. Also of Reginald Charles son of John and Elizabeth Clarke who died Jan 8th 1858 aged 2 years. Also of George their son who died Dec 27th 1860 aged 11 years
10. HS (Top half missing). In loving remembrance of John Mooney who departed …. January … 1882? aged 75? years . Behold …. who …. Also of Amy relict of John Mooney who died Feb 19? aged 73? years. O Lord thy will be done
11. Col.
Side 1. In affectionate memory of Elizabeth Davies, youngest sister of Jacob? Jenkins Nicholas who died at Malpas Villa Nov 15th 1888 in her 91st year
Side 2. In memory of Mary Williams, niece of Sarah Jenkins Nicholas who died at Malpas Villa May 27 1864
Side 3. In loving remembrance of Ann Nicholas, sister of Jacob Jenkins Nicholas who died at Malpas Villa March 11th 1873 aged 82 years
Side 4. In sacred and beloved remembrance of Jacob Jenkins Nicholas of Malpas Villa in this parish who died Nov 1872 in his 80? year. Also of Sarah Nicholas elder sister of Jacob Jenkins Nicholas who died at Malpas Villa Dec 18? 1869 in her 83rd year
12. Col.
Side 1. In memory of James Jamieson Cordes of Bryn Glas in this parish who died 12th Jan 1867 aged 69 years. Come unto me all that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
Side 2. In memory of Thomas Cordes, JP, DL Mon, JP Berks, MP for Monmouth Boroughs 1874-1880, eldest son of JJ Cordes, born 1926 died 1901 interred at Sunninghill, Berkshire. In memory of Mary widow of the late JJ Cordes of Bryn Glas in this parish born 15 Nov 1802, died 16 June 1873. Death is swallowed up in victory. In memory of James Jamieson Cordes Junr of Caius College, Cambridge and of this parish, aged 21 years. He was drowned in Plymouth Sound August 23 1856. What do thou knowest now but thou shalt know hereafter.
Side 3. In memory of Lucas, second son of JJ Cordes Esqr, born Feb 15th 1833, died 22nd June 1864 aged 31 years and 4 months. Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us. Also by Jesus and shall present us with you
13. HS. In affectionate remembrance of Thomas Llewellyn late of the Dos Works, Newport who died at Malpas 1st Octr 1871 aged 39 years. Gone to be with Jesus which is far better
14. X. In … the Rev? Francis F..man? Clark BA, Curate of this parish who died Aug 26th 1862? aged 62?. Also of Sarah his wife who died January 1? 1884 aged 81 years
15. S. Jane Elizabeth Wilmott died 6th June 1857 aged 5 years. Mary Ann Wilmott died 22nd June 1857 aged 14 years. Flowers of our life transplanted soon, too soon we thought for us below. God? ….. ye both his dearest boon and good his will. There be it so, t… dim… do not hide our view, we wait to be with Christ and you
**16. HS. In memory of Mary Harker of this parish, widow?, late of Barnard Castle in the County of Durham who died January 1 1876 aged 64 years
17. S. Sacred to the memory of Decimus, younger son of the late Thomas Prothero Esquire of Malpas Court in this parish who departed this life on the 19th day of January 1864 aged 41 years
18. HS. In …… Carter …….. this parish who ……….. 1857 ……….
Standing against the Malpas Road wall
In memory of William Jones late of the town of Newport, died November 15th 1840 aged 46 years. William Anthony son of the above named William Jones and Elizabeth his wife who died Feb 28th 1870 aged 39 years. Also Elizabeth wife of Wm Jones died 5th 1878 aged 78 years
In memory of James Williams born Aug 28 182 4, died Sept 21 1893. And of Annie his daughter born April 9 1864, died Sept 16 1885. Also of Elizabeth his wife born Jan 10 1831, died June 5 1898. Also of his daughter Elizabeth born March 31 1861, died August 23 1924
In memory of James son of Willm & Mary Flin? of Newport who died 22nd Feb 1839 aged 18months. ……. Also Stephen their son died 11th March 1841 aged 2 months. …… …… died Feb? …. 1857? aged 83? years
PLOT 3
1. S. In memory of Henry Reed of this parish who died Jan 19th 1892 aged 67 years. Take ye heed, watch and pray for ye know not when the time is. Also of Mary relict of the above Henry Reed who died Feb 19th 1900 aged 74 years. Her suffering was great, her end was peace
2. X.
Side 1. ILMO Herbert James Speary beloved husband of EJ Speary who died June 15th 1897 aged 31 years.
Side 2. Also Elizabeth Jane the beloved wife of the above died Nov 7th 1902 aged 35 years. Everlasting love receive them to His glory and His Rest
3. X.
Side 1. In sacred and loving memory of Ann Waight who entered into rest May 10th 1905 aged 72 years. (Verse unreadable)
Side 2. Also of Lavinia Annie Jones died April 17th 1961 aged 86 years
Side 3. In loving remembrance of George Owen Jones who entered into rest Feb 28th 1918 aged 41 years (Verse unreadable)
Kerb 1. Enid beloved wife of Arthur Birt died Sept 24th 1972
Kerb 2. Arthur Birt died Dec 12th 1978 aged 76
**4. X. ILMO Theophilus Stoner (late of Linton, Herefordshire) who died June 14th 1892 aged 45 years
**5. Chest.
Side 1. In memory of Edward Thomas Allfrey second son of the late George Allfrey Esq of Friston Place in the County of Sussex who died on the 25th day of October 1866 aged 65 years.
Side 2. In memory of Mary Allfrey only daughter of the late George Allfrey Esq of Friston Place in the County of Sussex who died on the 2nd day of December 1844 aged 44 years
Side 3. In memory of John Stening Allfrey third son of the late George Allfrey Esq of Friston Place in the County of Sussex who died on the 28th day of January 1853 aged 51 years
**6. S. Sacred to the memory of Mary Ann second daughter of Robert & Mary Hayward (late of Morton, Gloucestershire) who departed this life July 22nd 1855 aged 19 years. Dear friends adieu my life is past, my love for you till death did last. Since I am gone no sorrow take but love each other for my sake. Also Mary widow of the late Robert Hayward who died June 7th 1874 aged 75 years. Also Thomas eldest son of the above who died April 9th 1874 aged 52 years. Also of John Hayward last surviving son of the above who died at Morton, Glos Feb 19th 1913
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8. HS. Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of William Smith of this parish who died May 31st 1881 aged 69 years. … soul sweet Jesus have mercy. RIP. Also of Emerline Catherine Smith (daughter of the above) who died Feb 10th 1898 aged 56 years. Also of Elizabeth wife of the above who died Feb 9th 1902 aged 81 years. RIP
**9. S. To the memory of Mary daughter of Thomas Evans [Piece cut out of the stone. DW] and Jane his wife of Llanvaes, Brecon who died March 21 1864 aged 25 years. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith …. Also Jane Evans died March 22nd 1892 aged 86 years. Also of my dear mother Sarah Morgan who fell asleep Oct 17th 1925 aged 85 years. A silent thought, a secret tear keep thy memory ever dear
**10. S. In memory of Thomas Arrowsmith Drysdale, ship broker, died Sep 5th 1872 aged 32 years. Also of Charles Morgan dearly beloved husband of Sarah Morgan died March 14th 1918 aged 68 years of Court House, Cardiff and West Farm, St Athens. Also of Arthur Hamilton Walter James beloved son of Mrs Walter James and the late Walter James of Cardiff who passed away March 5th 1930 aged 47 years. Until we meet again, Mother
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12. K.
Side 1. Herbert Smith died December 13th 1952 aged 83 years
Side 2. In memory of Elizabeth Smith, born December 27th 1870, died September 5th 1912
13. Plaque. ILMO Audrey Mary Balis died February 12th 1981. Not lost, just gone before
14. Plaque. ILMO Albert Edward Clements died Oct 13th 1975 aged 75 years
15. Plaque. ILMO Lavinia Taylor born 18 4 1900, died 8 8 1975
16. Plaque. ILMO Arthur Goss Hopkins 1900-1977
17. Plaque. Treasured memories of my dear husband Victor Thomas Dennis, died 1st April 1978 aged 68
18. Plaque. In memory of my dear husband Daniel H Beckett, died 19 2 1980. RIP
19. Plaque. ILMO May Elwell, died 28 4 1980 aged 78
20. Plaque. ILMO William John Wright died Sept 10th 1980
21. Plaque. ILMO my dear husband Glenville H Weston died 7th Dec 1980 aged 53
22. Plaque. ILMO Daniel Bertie Spanswick beloved husband of Rene died Oct 6th aged 68. Also Rene Maud died Jan 6 1983 aged 68
23. Plaque. ILMO Edgar Ford a dear husband and father died Jan 9th 1982 aged 83 years
24. Plaque. ILMO Elsie Newnham died Jan 20th 1982. Also her dear husband died May 22nd 1951
25. Plaque. ILMO Elsie May Screen died 12th Dec 1982 aged 67
26. Plaque. To God be the glory. Gladys Waller 1908-1982. Dearly beloved wife & mother
27. Plaque. ILMO Dorothy Leah Turner died 21st Dec 1972 aged 69. Sidney Turner died 22nd March 1982 aged 82
28. Plaque. Treasured memories of my dear husband Cecil Tonge died Feb 20th 1980 aged 78
29. Plaque. Treasured memories of Beverley Anne Williams died 23rd Dec 1982 aged 24 [Exhumed 9/3/98 remains & plaque removed to Porthcawl]