Monumental Inscriptions

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Jefferies memorial
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Jefferies memorial

Museum Ref No: PEP 0470
Memorial to 2599227 Signalman H. Jefferies of the Royal Signals, who died on 8th February 1944, age 22. Poole Cemetery. Photograph P. E. Parker
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Jolliffe Memorial
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Jolliffe, Jolliffe Memorial

Museum Ref No: Stjamem6jolliffe
Jolliffe Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: Near this Place Lies The Body of Peter Jolliff Who in the Late Wars Signalised himself against the French with uncommon Courage And frequently revenged their Insolences towards the English By Captivity or Death. William the third In justice to the merit of so brave a man Rewarded his Services with a Commission and a medal of Gold George the first at his Accession to the Throne Gave him the Command of this Town in all Military Affairs. Thus having been distinguished by these two great Kings. He died in the 72nd Year of his Age On the 12th day of November 1730. He left several Children William the Youngest Caused this monument to be erected to his Memory on the 9th October 1737. In memory also of the above mentione’d William Jolliff (an alderman and a Merchant of this town) who died August the 7th 1762 aged 64 years and Elizabeth his wife who died January the 5th 1747/8 aged 45 years: whose bodies lie entombed near this place.
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Rev Jolliffe
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Jolliffe, Rev Jolliffe

Museum Ref No: Stjamem8Jolliffe
Jolliffe Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: Sacred to the memory of The Reverend Peter William Jolliffe. M A son of Peter Jolliffe Merchant And Alderman of this Town. He was born on the 3rd of February 1767 and died on the 21st February 1861 in his 95th year. This Monument is erected by the Friends and Parishioners of The Reverend Peter William Jolliffe for nearly Seventy Years The Beloved and Respected Pastor of the Town of Poole. He was a man of Child Like simplicity. Of unaffected courtesy Of unblemished reputation Of unbounded benevolence Of singular disinterestedness and afforded a bright example of a pious and consistent clergyman adorning the Doctrine of God his Saviour. “ God Forbid That I Should Glory Save In The Cross Of Our Lord Jesus Christ “ “ Which Hope We Have As An Anchor Of The Soul Sure And Steadfast “
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Memorial
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King, Memorial

Museum Ref No: PEP 0492
Memorial to William King of the British Red Cross, who died on 19th October 1918. Poole Cemetery. Photograph P. E. Parker.
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Lester Memorial
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Lester, Lester Memorial

Museum Ref No: Stjamem4Lester
Lester 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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Luff Memorial
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Luff, Luff Memorial

Museum Ref No: Canmem4Luff
Luff Memorial photographed in Canford Church, June 2015 Information included: 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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Memorial
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MacDonnell, Memorial

Museum Ref No: PEP 0460
Memorial 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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Masters Memorial
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Masters, Masters Memorial

Museum Ref No: Stjamem5Masters
Masters Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: 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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Patey Memorial
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Patey, Patey Memorial

Museum Ref No: Canmem5Patey
Patey Memorial photographed in Canford Church, June 2015 Information included: .Also to the memory of Lieut Commander Russell Patey R.N. The beloved eldest son of the above G E Patey and L his wife. He fell a victim to arduous duties on the coast of Africa at The island of Ascenssion ( Where he lies Buried) on the 4th of March 1852 in the 35th year of his useful life and the 22nd of constant active service in most parts of the World, his last was rendered a few weeks before in Command of Her Majesty’s Steamer Bloodhound at the conquest of Lagos in which during the two days engagement his gallantry and talents were officially mentioned by the Commander in Chief as “BEYOND ALL PRAISE” He possessed the noblest of natures ever humane and generous ,as brave and highly talented and most kind and affectionate in all the ties of life. This tablet was erected by his sorrowing and afflicted widow Augusta Ross Patey
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Phipard Memorial
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Phipard, Phipard Memorial

Museum Ref No: Stjamem7Phipard
Phipard Memorial photographed in St. James’ Church, Poole, September 2015 Information included: In Memory of Sir William Phipard Knight Who represented the Town & County of Poole in Parliament. He departed this Life January 23rd 1723 aged 73 And of Dame Mary his Wife Who died May 1st 1725 aged 44 Also of George Phipard Their Son Who died August 28th 1739 aged 24 Also of Elizabeth Phipard their Grandaughter Who died February 4th 1767 aged 17 Also of John Phipard another Son of the above named Sir William & Dame Mary and Father of the said Elizabeth Phipard Who died April 10th 1774 aged 63 Having by his Will orderd this Monument to be erected. Near this Place lie the Remains of Elizabeth Wife of William Cleeves late Merchant of this Town Daughter of the above named Sir William and Dame Mary Phipard Who died March 31st 1769 aged 55 Also of William Phipard Esquire eldest Son of the above named Sir William and Dame Mary who died December 27th 1788 Aged 80 Years
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