Ernest Kent has kindly provided a transcription of the memorials found on the aisle floor of Bishopstone church.
The monument of Cecilia Kent - photo 034
"Here Lyeth the body of Cecilia Kent who departed this life April the 21 Ano Dom 1682 the wife of William Kent"
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The monument of John Kent - photo 035
"Here Lyeth ye Body of John Kent"
(The bottom is destroyed, but this is John Kent the son of the first William Kent,
husband of Margaret who died in 1705.)
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The monument of Jone Kent (nee Gearing) - photo 036
"In memory of Jone ye wife of William Kent grandson of ye above named Cecili Kent who died March ye 4th AD 1727 aged
72 years"
(This would be Joan Gearing, wife of the second William Kent)
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The monument of Katherine Kent - photo 044
"Hereunder Rests the body of Katherine Kent the wife of Samuel Kent who deceased the 4th day of October 1680 aged 32"
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The monument of Margaret Kent - photo 038
"Here lyeth the body of Margaret wife of John Kent who departed this life May ye first 1712"
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The monument of Samuel Kent - photo 043
Above: a verse, mostly unreadable
Below: "Here lyeth the body of Samuel Kent who departed this life the 17 day of September anno dom 1686 aged 36"
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The monument of William Kent - photo 037
"Here Lyeth the body of William Kent who deceased the 27 day of February 1685 Who gave to the poor 50 L to
be paid 5 L a yeare for 10 yeares next after his decease The first pay to be ginne in December 1686"
(This is the first William Kent, husband of Cecilia)
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