Maughold Old Yard Monumental Inscriptions
O 23
In loving memory of HUGH BENSON of this parish who died June 30th 1891 aged 65 years
also ALFRED son of the above who died Aug 27th 1877 aged 7 years
To be with Christ which is far better.

O 24 Sacred to the memory of THOMAS LORD Jnr of this parish who departed this life the 3rd of Decr 1841 in his 29th year of his age
He lived respected and died lamented
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
The above was son-in-law of the adjacent WILLIAM BENSON.

O25 Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM BENSON of Ballakilley in this parish who departed this life the 25th of April 1859 aged 65 years
Let not your heart be troubled
We believe in God believe also in me
Ye believe in God believe also in me in my fathers house are many
mansions if it were not so I would have told you
I go to prepare a place for you John XIV 1 2
also MARIA BENSON daughter of the above who died Dec 6th 1893 aged 65 years

O 26
Sacred to the memory of ESTHER wife of William Benson of Ballakilley in this parish who departed this life the 23rd of March 1864 aged 79 years

O 27
Sacred to the memory of MARGARET BENSON of Mysore cottages who died Jan 14th 1897 aged 83 years
Thy will be done