[From Memorial Inscriptions]

Ballure Chapel, Ramsey (Maughold)

[Ballure Chapel was established as a chapel of ease to Maughold prior to building of St Pauls - its graveyard was very much the "Potter's Field" used by strangers rather than old established families who buried their dead at Kirk Maughold]

Sacred to the memory of William Berridge, late of the City of Lincoln, gentleman, who died at Ramsey in this Island on the 2 August 1838, aged 36 years.

In loving memory of Elizabeth Simpson, wife of Robert Simpson of Seyforth House, Ramsey, late of Cronstadt, Russia. Daughter of the late John Barwick of (Homewood?) Ontario, Canada. Born Feb 23, 1807, died December 30, 1881.

H.R. 1772

Here rests the body of William Heardon, late Master --- in the R. N., who departed this life on the 18 of Jan 1829, aged 38 years. Also here lieth the body of John, James, and Mary, sons and daughter of James and Margaret Anderson. Mary died June 7, 1764, John died June 7, 1765; James died June 20, 1765.

Samuel Catheard ‘Our Wee Ducks,’ died 21 October 1880, aged 15 months.

Mary, wife of Joseph Peate buried 9 Feb 1772.

To the memory of N. H. Cattrell of W. Bromich, who departed this life the 11 August 1846, aged 75 years.

Sacred to the memory of J.W. Wareing who departed this life April 16, 1830, aged 34 years. Also Mary Ann, his wife, who died July 20, 1830, aged 31 years.

This stone is laid by his affectionate daughter, to the memory of Benjamin Armytage of Thickholson, vicar of Huddersfield, who died in Ramsey on the 1 November 1—1, aged 55 years.

Here lieeth the body of Thomas Brockbank, who departed this life June 9, 1766, aged 37 years. And also Esther Brockbank alias Asken, wife of the above, who departed this life 21 March 1795, aged 71 years.

John Curphey was buried here 8 July 1815, aged 49 years.

This stone is erected by Thomas Christian in memory of Daniel Christian, his father, who departed this life on the 30 March 1800, aged 57 years.

Iron railed: Sacred to the memory of Thomas Young, M.D. of Littleborough, who died in Ramsey April 19, 1861, aged 59 years. Also the memory of his son, George Young, who died February 15, 1834, aged 7 years. Thomas Young, died December 1, 1845.

Sacred to the memory of Sir Henry Claude Loraine Bart, who died January 4, 1851, aged 38 years.

Nicholas Hunter was buried here the 3 February 1776, aged 29 years.

Here lyeth the body of Robert Black, Esq. Many years master in his Majesty’s Royal Navy, who departed this life on the 10 day of April 1816, aged 83 years.

In memory of John Southward, who departed this life 21 November 1858, aged 50 years. Also Sarah Ann, wife of William John Southward of Birkenhead, daughter in law of the above, who died at Glen Auldin, 28 August 1880, aged 32 years.

A tribute of affection, erected by their children in memory of Thomas Banks of Liverpool, who died March 25, 1858, aged 44 years, and of Mary Ann, his wife, who died 20 June 1862, aged 46 years. Also of Annie, daughter of the above, who died August 20, 1861, aged 19 years.

Affectionate remembrance of Mary, wife of Edward Barton, who died at Ramsey, October 12, 1862, aged 33 years.

To the memory of James Simpson, native of Durban and Rocks--- R.N., who departed this life -----

To the memory of Fanny Dorfe, who died May 7, 1810, aged 4 years.

To memory of Ann, widow of John Powell Esquire of Stoke, Gloucestershire, who died Oct 5, 1901, aged 85 years.

In memory of Charles the infant son of H.W. Handfield, Captain, late of the 1^st Madras Native Infantry and Charlotte, his wife, who departed this life the 6 January 1848.

To the memory of Martha Fricker born 12 January 1777, died Sept 1, 1850, aetat 73 years. Sister of the wives of three Poets; (Southey?), Coleridge, and (?Lorel). There remaineth therfore a rest to the people of God. Also Elizabeth Fricker, sister of the above, who died at Ramsey, Sept 27, 1868, aged 91 years.

In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Brew, who departed this life the 24 November 1858, aged 77 years. Also in memory of Mrs. Martha Trevitt, who departed this life, 6 August 1857, aged 80 years.

In the memory of Capt. Nathaniel Ireland, late of Liverpool who departed this life ----. Also with her husband here repose the mortal remains of Elizabeth Ireland alias (C)owle, who departed this life 3 June 1813.

Sacred to the memory of J. Christopher Stalker late of Castle Sowerby, in the county of Cumberland, who was buried in this Chapel Yard, on the 4 August 1819.

In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Haine of Ramsey, who departed this life on the 6 of Sept 1806, aged 42 years. Also Mrs. Elizabeth Cullin, mother of the above, who died Dec 4, 1817, aged 92 years.

Beneath this stone are interred the remains of John Lees, late of Halifax, Yorkshire, who died at Ramsey, February 22, 1858, in his 71 years.

Here repose the remains of Thomas Smith, who departed this life February 9, 1793, aged 60 years. Also Sarah, wife of the above, Thomas Smith, departed this life October 2, 1800, aged 65 years.

Sacred to the memory of Gilbert –are, late of Douglas, who departed this life on the 10 day of March 1791 in the – year of his age.

In memory of John Cruickshanks, first officer of the Ship Madras, who was lost at sea by the foundering of the Vessel, whilst on the voyage from Calcutta to Liverpool, aged 26 years.

This tablet is erected by a mother & sister in remembrance of an affectionate and dutiful son and a beloved brother.

In memory of William Paton of Largs, who died July 22, 1856, aged 63 years, and of James Paton, their son, who died on his voyage from Valparaiso to England, May 6, 1861, aged 41 years.

To the memory of Robert Hunter Esquire, late of Limerick, who died Oct 23, 1846, aged 62 years. Also Jane Hunter, wife of above, daughter of the late John Moore, Bardur of Glasgow, died 28 Feb 1864, in her 80^th years. Helen Frances Douglas died Oct 27, 1862, aged 42 years.

In loving memory of Evelyn Massie, infant daughter of Capt C.H.M. Kensington Royal Engineer and Caroline M. Kensington, died Jan 16, 1886, aged 7 days.

Sacred to the memory of Andrew Maney- formerly Master Carpenter on board the H.M.S. ‘Hazard’ and many years a teacher in the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth Dockyard, who departed this life the 14 March 1853, aged 70 years. Also Mary, wife of the above, who died November 9, 1861, aged 48 years.

Sacred to the memory of Francis, relict of the late Lieut. John Wardner Gray 3^rd Dragon Guards, who departed this life on the 31 of Jan 1864, aged 68 years.

In loving memory of Frances, daughter of the above, who passed away June 6, 1909, aged 87 years.

Sacred to the memory of Ann Nairn, the beloved wife of Edwin Nolwe[l] Heywood, Esquire, who departed this life 26 Sept 1858, aged 51 years.

Sacred to the memory of Anne Tiernau, who departed this life on the 31 of October 1864, aged 73 years. She was for many years a faithful servant in the family of the late Lieut. John Wardner Gray, 3^rd Dragoon Guards.

Sacred to the memory of Henry (Sidebottram or Sidebotham?) Esquire, late of Haughton, Lancashire, who died the 15 Sept 1859, aged 77 years. Also Thomas Sidebotham, eldest son of the above who died April 5, 1875, aged 61 years. Also Nancy Sidebotham, eldest daughter of the above Henry Sidebotham, who died February 3, 1887, aged 75 years.

Here lieth the body of Maxwell Douglas, who departed this this life 9 April 1813, aged 75 years. Also Jane Douglas, his wife, who departed this life 23 April 1818, aged 68 years. (Note: by the side of the above is a rough broken piece of stone as headstone with the name John Douglas ----)

In memory of John Douglas, paymaster, Sergeant in the Manx Fencibles, Chief Constable & Court Keeper of Ramsey, who departed this life 26 November 1853, in the 74 years of his age.

Sacred to the memory of John Ellis, formerly of Whitehaven, who died at Ramsey, 14 October 1859, aged 68 years.

In loving memory of Jane Murray relict of John Murray, who died Nov 18, 1888, aged 82 years. Also James Murray, son of the above, 2^nd officer of the ship ‘James Crosfield,’ lost off Langness Point, Isle of Man, 6 Jan 1867, aged 23 years. Also Jane Elerton Murray, daughter of the above, who died Oct 3, 1898, aged 60 years. (Note: also a flat stone surrounded by the iron rail, below the above headstone. Sacred to the memory of John Murray of Salthouse of Fleet- Sallow, who departed this life the 1 Jan 1853, aged 42 years.)

Sacred to the memory of Ann Cain of Ramsey, who died Sept 15, 1870, aged 60 years. R.I.P.

A rough stone with the --- wording P. Mylrea.

Sacred to the memory of Susan, daughter of Edward & Ellen Collin of Ramsey, who departed this life the 18 August 1851, aged 8 years.

Here lieth the remains of John Oates of Ramsey, who departed this life Nov 25, 1800, aged 75 years.

In loving memory of Mary Jane Dryman, who died December 25, 1879, in her 29 year.

In memory of James William Maude, who died at Ramsey, September 28, 1876, aged 36 years.

In memory of Bethia Petricia Robinia, beloved daughter of the late Capt (53^rd Regiment) Peter Robert & Bethia Cameron, died 19 Oct 1870, aged 21 years. Also her dear mother Bethia H.D.S. Cameron, daughter of William Stewart of Shambellie Kirkcudbrightshire, born 13 Feb 1813, died 12 June 1895.

R.R.R. Stewart, obt. 28 Nov 1845.

In loving memory of Annie Selina, eldest and dearly loved daughter of Ralph Acton & Selina Clews of Rock Ferry, Cheshire, formerly of Newcastle, Staffordshie, born June 25, 1861, died at Ramsey, Sept 3, 1893.

Also in loving memory of her dear brother Henry Alcock Clews, born April 14, 1871, died of yellow fever, at Havana, Cuba, Sept 22, 1895.

Sacred to the memory of Hannah, relict of the late Joseph Vaughn Turner of Chester, who died May 5, 1892, aged 67 years.

Sacred to the memory of Jane Keigg, alias McHutchen, wife of John Keigg of Ramsey, who departed this life the 26 November 1857, aged 64 years.

Sacred to the memory of John Miller, coach painter of Dumfies, Scotland & late of Ramsey, who departed this life the 2 October 1863, aged 48 years.

In loving memory of Sarah P. Partridge, beloved wife of Abraham Partridge, who died August 1, 1880, aged 21 years.

In memory of Thomas Perrot Hamilton, who died at Ramsey, the 9 March 1876, aged 70 years.

In loving memory of Stanley Agar, fifth son of Robert and Gertrude Purdon, died March 29, 1899, aged 15½ months.

William Quine Boyd, died 10 October 1870, aged 9 months.

In memory of Tamazina Giles of Ramsey, who died Sept 17 1868, aged 17 years. William Owen Giles, father of the above, who died August 14, 1889, aged 69 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of the above William Owen Giles, died Feb 23, 1902, aged 81 years.

In loving memory of Sophia, wife of George Ralph Tate, MD., born at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, August 17, 1832, died at Ramsey, Feb 24, 1889.

In loving memory of Mary Anna, wife of the Revd William Patterson, born at Appledore, Devon, April 12, 1807, died at Ramsey May 9, 1878. Also the Revd William Patterson, U.M.F. Church, born April 5, 1805, died at Ramsey, December 19, 1881.

Erected as a small tribute of respect by Capt Thomas Crowther, Comenderate the memory of this friend Capt Harry Crookshank of Stornoway, North Britain, who departed this life at Ramsey, 14 September 1850, aged 57 years.

In memory of Margaret Wheeler, daughter of Charles & Sarah Hind, who died Feb 24, 1853, aged 3½ years. Also Richard Henry, son of the above, who died July 25, 1855, aged 2½ years.

To the memory of William Percy, the infant son of Thomas and Ellen Cunningham, died 13 May 1853, aged 5 days. Also of Sarah Frances Lucy, the infant daughter of the above, born at sea 26 March 1852, died 21 April 1852, and was buried at sea, off the Scilly Isles.

In memory of Ann, wife of John Gale of Ramsey, who died April 2, 1861, aged 59 years.

Erected by William Armstrong in memory of Ann, relict of the late Peter Poole of Halifax, North America and daughter of the late John Bell of Maryport, Cumberland, who departed this life at Ramsey of April, 1853, aged 35 years. Also the above named William Armstrong entered --- August 6, 1882, aged 73 years.

Sacred to the memory of John Dillon, who departed this life in Ramsey, 14 May 1853, aged 54 years.

To the memory of Benjamin Bell, eldest son of George Bell, surgeon, Edinburgh, and grandson of Benjamin Bell of Hunthill, Roxborghshire, who died at Ramsey, Isle of Man, June 11, in the year of our Lord 1843, in the forty-second years of his age.

In memory of Henry Merogh, son of William Henry & Mary Rowe, who died Sept 25, 1866, aged 3 years and 5 months.

In memory of Janet, wife of C. Davison, who died Januray 19, 1855, aged 46 years.

In memory of Sarah Stevenson, who died at Ramsey, August 13, 1855, aged 54 years.

Erected by James Duff, Isle of Whithome. To the memory of his father in law, Nathan McMeckan, shipbuilder, who died 14 Dec 1838, aged 56 years.

In memory of Anne Hardie otherwise McConnel, wife of William Hardie, late of Ballachrink, Kirk Bride, who departed this life, at Ramsey, 23 January 1855, aged 61 years. Also Grace McConnell, who died April 1878, aged 75 years.

In memory of Floweday, who died Nov 9, 1868, aged 87 years. Also Rachel, wife of Robert Floweday, Master of Bahama Bank Light Vessel, who died July 18, 1865, aged 55 years. Also to the memory of John Floweday, who died at sea, Sept 1868, aged – years.

In memory of Robert Floweday, son of Robert Floweday, Master of the Bahama Bank Light Vessel, and Rachel his wife, who departed this life the --- of November 1855 -----Robert Floweday ------- who departed --------.

In memory of William Floweday, who died March 1, 1859, aged 9 years. Also Sarah Alice Floweday, who died January 20, 1865, aged 18 years. Also in affectionate remembrance of Isabella, wife of Thomas Floweday, who died Nov 26, 1872, aged 31 years. Also Thomas, second son of Thomas and Isabella Floweday, who died Sept 22, 1872, aged 8 months.

Sacred to the memory of Henry Hammond, son of H. Hammond of Liverpool, who died Sept 20, 1836, aged 2 years and 8 months.

In memory of Marion, daughter of James Parker Penny, Esquire of Heavitree, Devon, who died at Ramsey, July 6, 1869, aged 23 years.

Sacred to the memory of Thomas Cookson of Kendal and Staveley in the county of Westmoreland, who died on the 20 October 1833, aged 63 years. Elizabeth his wife, who survived him thirty five years, died Nov 5, 1868, at Howfoot, in her ninety fourth year, and was buried at Grasmere Church.

In memory of Mary Roberts late Ombersley, who departed this life at Ramsey, 25 September 1854, in the 66 years of her age. In memory of Ann Everall, who died on the 27 of July 1867.

Erected by Robert Robinson, in memory of his brother, who was accidentally killed by a fall from the Mast Head of the Schooner, Elizabeth of Douglas, the 23 August 1847, aged 23 years.

In memory of Margaret Arbecomb late of Milford, who departed this life the 30 September 1849, in the 69 year of her age.

Erected by James Orr, in memory of his mother Margaret Orr, who died February 3, 1833, aged 80 years. Also of his father, Thomas Orr, who died September 10, 1848, aged 83 years. Maria O’Halloran, only daughter of James Orr, records her fond rmembrance of her loving & beloved father, who died August 9, 1884, in his 90^th year.

Sacred to the memory of Samuel Henderson, late of Garliestown, Scotland, who departed this life the 17 March 1851, aged 59 years. Also Samuel Henderson, son of the above, who departed this life the 12 August 1833, aged 8 years.

Also John Henderson, son of the above, who departed this life the 26 August 1851, aged 28 years. Also Mary Ann Henderson, daughter of the above, who died at Ballarat, Australia, the 25 May 1858, aged 37 years. Also Robert Bowman Henderson, who died September 24, 1869, aged 41 years. Also Sarah Martin Henderson who died July 10, 1871, aged 38 years. Also Margaret, wife of the above named Samuel Henderson, who died May 15, 1880, in her 89^th year.

Sacred to the memory of Captain James Henderson, eldest son of the late Samuel Henderson of Ramsey, who departed this life, 4 March 1858, aged 41 years. Also in loving memory of Margretta, infant daughter of James Samuel & Sarah Ellen Henderson, who died December 16, 1883, aged 9 weeks. In loving memory of Captain William Henderson, eldest son of the late Robert Bowman Henderson, of Ramsey, who departed this life 13 July 1898, aged 40 years. Also Marietta Kneale, widow of Thomas Kneale of Ragaby-Veg, Andreas, born July 14, 1838, died Feb 12, 1913.

In memory of Mary Elizabeth Dumbell, the beloved wife of Alured Dumbell, Esquire High Bailiff of Ramsey, and daughter of the Revd John Bifson, M.S.D. late Vicar of Carson, Lanc. Died 9 June 1874.

In memory of George Paton, formerly of H.M. Reg. Cape Mounted Rifles at Ormly, Lezayre, 4 December 1867, aged 80 years (died). Also, to the glory of God and the affectionate memory of his son Revd George Paton, who for 35 years was Vicar, Curate and Chaplain of Ramsey, who fell asleep Jan 13, 1900, aged 64 years. And of Capt George Herbert Paton, son of the Revd George Paton, drowned in the North Sea, Nov 14, 1894, aged 24 years.

In memory of Eleanor Annie, daughter of the Revd George & Ellen M. Paton, who died October 13, 1872, aged 18 years [? days ]. Also of Ellen Isabella, daughter of the above, George and Ellen M. Paton, born November 1873, died 6 May 1875. Also, to the memory of Jessie Theodora, youngest daughter of the above, George & Ellen Mylrea Paton, for some years a Church worker in this parish, who died whilst in the discharge of her duties as Queen’s Nurse at Bradford, Manchester, on St Andrew’s Day 1905, aged 29. Also: These windows are dedicated by many of her friends.

In memory of Mary Ann, wife of Thomas Jaines --------- 1851.

In loving remembrance of Charles Brown, died August 26, 1857, aged 53 years. Also Maria, wife of the above, died May 31, 1883, aged 73 years. Also John, son of the above, who died January 6, 1858, aged 17 years. Also in memory of Horatio Nelson Brown, son of the above, died November 19, 1883, aged 49 years.

Sacred to the memory of Anna, wife of William Davis, late of Liverpool, who departed this life at Ramsey, the 13 May 1857, aged 39 years. Also the above named William Davies, who died at Ramsey, the 22^nd October 1891, aged 79 years.

In loving remembrance of Horatio Patrick [H or K]ebb, who departed this life Sept 19, 1876, aged 54 years.

In memory of Isabella Fisher alias Price, wife of Isaac Fisher, who died June 28, 1867, aged 45 years. Also Joseph, son of the above, who died Dec 12, 1857, aged 8 months. Erected by her children.

In memory of Louisa, the beloved wife of Robert Temple, who departed this life Agust 28, 1870, aged 64 years. Also the above named Robert Temple, formerly of London, who died at Ramsey, -------

Sacred to the memory of Belinda, widow of the late Richard Needlecroft Hutchinson, of Liverpool, died 28 November 1884, aged 76 years.

This tribute of affection and duty is raised to the memory of … Lieut. Col. Samuel Reed, H.P. 71^st Highland Light Infantry, who departed this life July 13, 1842, aged 57 years.

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In memory of Jane Brown, second daughter of Thomas Cummings Gibson, who died July 23, 1875, in her 33 years. Also of Susanna, eldest daughter of the above T.C. Gibson, who died at Ballaclown, Ramsey, on Sunday 6 June 18[89] aged 52 years.

In memory of Ellen Dare, who died January 28, 1876, aged 72 years.

In memory of Godfrey Jo-c—ian Schroder[?] of Manchester, who died at Ramsey, 17 January 1841, aged 76 years.

In loving memory of Mary, widow of the Rev H. Ralph, L.L.D., late of Delgretty[?], Fife[?], entered into her rest October 24, 1884, aged 77 years. Also Mary Gibb, daughter of Duncan & Janet Gibb of Liverpool and the Grove, Ramsey, who died Jan 25, 1892, aged 55 years. In memory of Mary Gibb, 189- ----------.

In memory of my loved wife Ann MacKenzie, obit 16 January 1874, aetat 66[or 64] years, at 61 … Terrace Ramsey, wife of John MacKenzie, Isle of Fresxxx, Lancashire, John Mackenzie born March March 21, 1809, died Sept 7, 1890.

To the memory of Henry Ham…., Daumley Wills, in the Parish Klivver[?], county of Staffordshire, who died at Ramsey on the 29 August 1832, in the 57 years of his age.

Sacred to the memory of William Corlett of Ramsey, who died on the 10 February 1818, aged 52 years. Also Thomas William Corlett, beloved son of the above, who died on the 20 December 1807. Also John Corlett, who died on the 6 April 1808, aged 3 years. Also John Corlett, who died the 28 September 1839, aged 27 years. Also Margaret Corlett ----------------

Sacred to the memory of John Holden of Liverpool, who departed this life on 4 September 1833, aged 57 years.

To the glory of God and in affectionate remembrance of her parents, Edward King, born 3 Nov 1819, died July 6, 1885. Mary Ann King, born 13 July 1824, died Nov 5, 1903. And her sister Mary Eleanor born 4 Sept 1849, died Sept 19, 1887. And her brothers: Thomas Edward, born 18 Nov 1851, died March 6, 1903. Frederick born 28 June 1854, died April 28, 1901. Charles Albert born born 16 Oct 1866, died March 23, 1885. Also her cousin, John King born 19 July 1851, died July 16, 1880. These seven windows have been given by of Port Lewaigue in the Parish of Maughold by Annie King, 1908. In loving memory of John King of Manchester, who died at Beach Cottage, Ramsey, on the 16 July 1880, aged 29 years.

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