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Museum Ref No: Stjamem4LesterLester Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015
Information included:
In memory of Francis Lester Alderman of this Corporation who died July 8th 1738 Aged 70 Also Rachell his Wife who died January 21st 1768 Aged 85 with Francis, William, Sarah, Susannah and Rachell Five of their Children.
Also John Lester Alderman of this Corporation and Son of the above Francis Lester who Died August 28th 1775 Aged 74.
Also Elizabeth his wife, daughter of William Goldwire Esquire who died November 8th 1770 Aged 84.
Also Isaac Lester Merchant Son of the above Francis Lester who died September 20th 1778 Aged 60.
This Monument was erected by Benjamin and Sarah Lester the only Surviving Children.
Sacred to the Memory of Benjamin Lester Alderman and Late Representative in Parliament for this Town who died 25th January 1802 Aged 78 Years.
Also of Susannah his Wife who died 4th March 1798 aged 76 Years and Susannah their Daughter who died 14th February 1778 aged 21 Years.
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This is an angry letter written by the minister of the Lag Lane Congregational Chapel, Poole.
Rev. Samuel Philipps, and his supporters had been expelled from the Great Presbyterian Meeting House, Hill Street, Poole in 1760 due to bitter theological differences about the Trinity. They founded a new chapel in Lag Lane the same year.
Some of those who left with Rev. Philipps were co-founders of the former Chapel, and included some of Poole's most wealthy and influential individuals, Martin Kemp (a merchant) being one such.
Yet divisions had arisen between Rev. Philipps and Mr. Kemp (and others) about five years later, which were similarly bitter (as the letter shows) and ended in the minister being dismissed. The footnotes in the transcription provide more historical detail and a short list of books for those interested in finding out more.
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Museum Ref No: BEAM_0040List of marriages at St James Church, Poole. 1739-1780. Sundry marriages from St James' register 1739-1778.
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Index of people connected with Longfleet, with years of baptisms and burials taken from parish registers.
Museum Ref No: Canmem4LuffLuff Memorial photographed in Canford Church, June 2015
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This Tablet is erected to the memory of John William Luff by the members of the Guest Family to whom he devoted the hearty service of an upright life for over 50 years.
His high principles, cultivated tastes & refined mind won him a position of influence, the love of many & the esteem of all.
Born May 1827,entered in 1843 the service of Sir J.J Guest BT,MP. Was many years land agent to Lord Wimborne of Canford,was Mayor of Blandford 1885 1886 1887 1888
Died June 1893
Buried at Canford.
Well done Good and Faithful Servant.Enter thou into The Joy of Thy Lord
Matt xxv .21
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Museum Ref No: PEP 0460Memorial to P/ JX 273857 S. T. MacDonnell, Ordinary Signalman R. N., HMLCA (H. R) 683, who died on 12th November 1943, age 19. Poole Cemetery. Photograph P. E. Parker.
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Museum Ref No: Stjamem5MastersMasters Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015
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To the Memory of Mr John Masters Merchant of this Town Whose tender Affection to his Wife, Sincerity to his Friends, Liberality to the Poor and great Benevolence to All mankind rendered him Universally esteemed.
This Monument was erected by his sorrowful Relict as a token of her Everlasting Love for him
He died in London June 20th A.D.1755 In the 64th Year of his Age and lies buried near this place
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Originally a card index of family names and references compiled from various sources, now transformed by a Museum Volunteer into a single, searchable document.
You can search the Name Index by opening it and using the 'Ctrl+F' find function. Many first names are abbreviated in the original sources, e.g. Chas for Charles, or Wm for William. The most common abbreviations are explained in the 'Name Index Help' document here.
All the information that we have available was transcribed onto the cards and then onto this document - there are no further details held at the History Centre.
It was initially compiled as an in-house tool for staff, so please contact us if you need help understanding the references and abbreviations. The 'Name Index Help' document here gives full versions of most of the abbreviations that are used, e.g. QSF = Quarter Sessions Felonies.
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Extract from The Poole Pilot September 1867
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Extract from The Poole Pilot October 1867
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