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In ftedfast hopes of a joyful Resurrection Near this place ly's interred the body of WILLIAM WATERSON, Esq., Surveyor of all the ports of England and Wales (except London) & Depy Coll' inwards of ye Port of London: who departed this life Ianuary ye 6th, 1710, in the 74th year of his Age. He executed these as well as feveral other important Trufts with great fidelity: from the Year 1660 when he first enter'd upon publick Bufsinefs he did ever reconcile ye faithfull discharge of his duty to ye Crown: with just regard to ye Subjects ease and conveniency: and has left an everlafting Character for his Integrity Industry probity

In his private Relations he was a most Dutyfull Son loveing and tender Husband & parent most affectionate Brother

Generous Friend & Greatly Charitable to all.

Here also lies inter'd his only Son,
EDMUND WATERSON, Esq.,

who departed this life the 16th of January Anno Dom 1713 Æta: 42 Whose Piety learning and other Great Acquirements have left a lasting memorial of Him. He was a Good Chriftian a true Patriot a Faithfull Friend & an accomplish'd Gentleman His Kindness to his Relations and his love to mankind were above Comparison.

Quis Defidero fit pudor, et modus Tam chari capitis.

To the Memory of

the Revd. R. W. BAXTER, B.D.,

who departed this life on the 5th day of January, 1850, in the 86th year of his age.

He was for many years senior brother

of the Royal Foundation of St. Katherine's, and an ornament to the same from the many and exemplary virtues

which shone forth in his zealous and indefatigable fulfilment of his clerical calling:

in his unbounded and unwearied beneficence:
in his self-denial and never-failing liberality
to public institutions and private individuals,
which endeared him to all while living,
and will cause his memory to be ever respected,
and his loss lamented.

His mortal remains are deposited in the vault of
this Church:

His spirit is gone to God who gave it, to receive, without doubt,

(thro' the merits of his Redeemer) from Him whom he served so faithfully, the blessed welcome promised (in the Scriptures) to the righteous,

"Well done, good and faithful servant,
enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."

This tablet is erected by his bereaved widow.

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Sacred

to the Memory of

the Revd. SAMUEL PRICE DAVIES, M.A.,

eldest son of

Sir David Davies, K.C.H., M.D.,

a Brother of St. Katherine's Hospital, London, and incumbent of Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Nat Octo. 5th, 1821,

Obiit at Bairritz, France, Dec. 11th, 1855,

Etat 34.

As ye are partakers of the sufferings of (Christ), so shall ye be also of the consolation.

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Monumental Inscriptions

IN

S. JAMES'S CHAPEL,

HAMPSTEAD ROAD.

To the Memory of
GEORGE FERDINAND FITZ-ROY,
Lord Southampton,

Who Died June 24th, 1810.

This Monument is erected by His truly Mourning

Widow,

As a small teftimony of Her tender and grateful

Affection,

For a most beloved Husband

and deep Affliction for His loss.

In a Vault near this Spot
are Deposited the Remains of
Gen1 JAMES STUART,

Formerly Commander in Chief at Madras,
And late Coll. of the 72nd Regt of Foot;
Died 29th April, 1815, Aged 75.

Also of

Rear Admiral HENRY STUART,

Who Died 9th of April, 1840, Aged 72.

Beneath this Tablet

are Deposited the Remains
of MARY GRIFFIN PARKER,
Wife of the Revd. Wm. Parker, D.D.
Rector of this Parish;

Recalled from this Life
November 18th, 1799, aged 70,

A recall acutely Felt
By all who knew her worth.
The Best Inscription

To the Righteous and benevolent
Is imprinted on the Hearts and Memory
of the Survivors.

In the same Family vault are Deposited the Remains
of the above WILLIAM PARKER, D.D.
Who was Rector of this Parish 39 years,
And gave the most active and benevolent attention
To the various duties of it.

He died on the 22nd of July, 1802,
Aged 89 years.

In the vault underneath this chapel,
Lieth the remains of

WILLIAM GRAY

Late of the New Road, Fitzroy Square, Organ Builder; He died on the 12th Day of July, 1821,

in the 65th year of His Age.

Also of MARY, wife of the above,

Who departed this life July the 8th, 1842,
Aged 79 years.

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