Haltwhistle Monumental Inscriptions
Holy Cross Church

Some inscriptions in the churchyard

In memoriam. William Crowe of Hill House died 26th November 1902 aged 88 years. Also Ann his wife died 11th November 1877 aged 61 years. Also of their daughters Catherine died 21st October 1881 aged 39 years, Margaret died 2nd October 1872 aged 25 years, Elizabeth who died at High Welton 3rd June 1907 aged 58 years.
recorded March 2006

In loving memory of Ralph Dryden beloved husband of Elizabeth Dryden who died at Flowers Close, Haltwhistle, September 8th 1906 aged 61 years. Also of Simon their son who died April 8th 1891 aged 16 years. Also of Ralph Hugh Pickering their son who died June 12th 1894 aged 3 years.
recorded March 2006

In memory of Anne wife of William Teasdale who died at Melkridge April 17th 1964 aged 24 years.
recorded March 2006

Sacred to the memory of George the fourth son of Robert Carrick of Croft House, New High Town in this parish, who died on the 14th day of February 1869 in the 36th year of his age.
recorded March 2006

In affectionate remembrance of William Nixon, Haltwhistle, who died September 22nd 1880 aged 29 years. Erected by his widow. Also of William his son who died December 8th 1880 aged 15 months. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Also of Isabella wife of the above born August 5th 1850 died March 6th 1906.
recorded March 2006

Until the resurrection. In loving memory of our dear father William Brown who died at Haltwhistle September 20th 1863 aged 59 years. Also our dear mother Elizabeth Jane Brown who died May 18th 1896 aged 77 years.
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In memory of Ann Proud who died August 27th 1896 aged 51 years. John Proud her husband who died September 21st 1903 aged 73 years. Jane Proud their daughter who died March 17th 1906 aged 26 years. Interred in Saltwell Cemetery.
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In memory of Margaret Ann daughter of John and Elizabeth Ann Blenkinsop who died September 15th 1856 aged 12 months. Also William their son who died in infancy.
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In memory of John son of James and Isabella Tweddle of Wydon Eals who died at the Park(?) November 1st 1861 aged 26 years. Also the above James Tweddle who died at Bellister Lodge January 29th 1880(?) aged 81(?) years. Also Isabella his wife who died September 25th ... aged .. years.
recorded March 2006

In loving memory of John Pickering who died at Wydon June 22nd 1884 aged 72 years. From death unto life. Also of Eleanor wife of the above who died at Park Shields June 16th 1898 aged 78 years. So he giveth his beloved sleep.
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In affectionate remembrance of David Gibson(?) Milligan, chemist who died at Haltwhistle February(?) 26th 1895.
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In memory of John Harding of Tow-House who departed this life April 16th 1866 aged 67 years.
recorded March 2006

In memory of Mary wife of Barnard Kennedy who died at the Leazes November 19th 1862 aged 64 years. Also of Mary their daughter and wife of Thomas Bell, Haltwhistle who died January 2nd 1850(?) aged 22 years. Also of Ann their daughter who died at Payneshale Cottage January 18th 1857 aged .8 years. Also of Jane their ...hter who died Halt... January 21st 18.8 aged ...
recorded March 2006

In memory of Matthew Robson who died at Closa-burns(?) February 4th 1839 aged 78 years. Also of Mary Robson his second wife who died January 20th 1862 aged 80 years. Also of Thomas their son who died November 14th 1886(?) aged 81 years. Also of Sarah their daughter who died March 20th 1901 aged 83(?) years.
recorded March 2006

In memory of Margaret the beloved wife of John Borrow, Duffon-Foot who died January 29th 1881 aged 60 years.Also of the above John Borrow who died at Green-Field Villa, Greenhead July 21st 1887 aged 72 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
recorded March 2006

In memory of Elizabeth wife of John Smith of Beaty-Shield who died January 11th 1863 aged 78(?) years. Also of the above John Smith who died at Winter-Shields March 30th 1867(?) aged 88(?) years.
recorded March 2006

Erected in memory of Thomas Smith of Baron House who died August 23rd 1828 aged 84 years. Also of Jane his wife who died June 9th 1813 aged 68 years. Also of William their son who died May 16th 1808 aged 27 years. And also of Jacob their son who died June 8th 1819 aged 34 years.
recorded March 2006

In memory of Christopher Stokoe, Milkridge who died May 5th 1850(?) (1859?) aged 68(?) years. Also John Liddell Stokoe his son died February 20th 18-6 aged 14 years. Also Christr Liddell Stokoe his son died October 5th 1858(?) aged 14 years. Also of Hannah Stokoe wife of the above Christopher Stokoe who died September 16th 1865 aged 78 years.
recorded March 2006

In memory of Joseph Brown, Haltwhistle who died November(?) 15th 1859 aged 71 years.
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In memory of Ann wife of Edward .... of Chesters who died July 11th 1821(?) (1824?) aged 27 years. Also Thomas Lowes their son who died December 23rd 1851 aged 31 years. Also Nicholas son of the above Edward Lowes who died June 11th 1852 aged 16 years. Also Hannah daughter of the above Edward Lowes who died January 10th(?) 1854 aged 10 years. Also of John Lowes who died September 28th 1855(?) at Newcastle aged 32 years. Also of Edward Lowes who ... October 26th(?) 1857 aged -5 years.
recorded March 2006

To the memory of Elizabeth the beloved wife of Thomas Whitfield of Foulpotts who died January 27th 1861 aged 57 years.
recorded March 2006

At rest. In loving memory of Richard Elliott of Croftlynn, Moor View, Haltwhistle who died January 12th 1912 aged 76 years. Margaret Crowe dearly loved wife of the above who died at Croft Head May 3rd 1906 aged 66 years. And their daughters Elizabeth born October 16th 1862 died November 28th 1862, Mary Jane born April 17th 1867 died April 30th 1887.
recorded March 2006

In memory of Robert Bowman who died at Haltwhistle March 24th 1866 aged 49 years.
recorded March 2006