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A Collection of Curious and Interesting Epitaphs, Copied From The Monuments Of Distinguished and Noted Characters in the Ancient Church and Burial Grounds OF Saint Pancras, Middlesex. By Frederick Teague Cansick. "Praises on tombs are words but vainly spent, A man's life is his best monument." — Old Epitaph. LONDON : J. Russell Smith, Soho Square. 1869.

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Cansisk's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 1 St Pancras Old Church

St Pancras Old Church. Here lies the Body of Mary Clare Lady Gerard (deceased), who departed this life in the 43 year of her age October the 27th 1768 She was Daughter and sole Heiress of Henry Tasbourgh, Esq., and July 2nd 1749 married Sr Thomas Gerard, of Byn in Lancashire, baronet By whom she left issue three daughters Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary Requiescat in pace.

St Pancras Old Church. Near this Monument are interred the remains of the Honb. Rowland Belasyse, Who departed this life Apl ye 9th 1768 aged 65. He was only Brother to the present Earl of Fauconberg (age 68). As also the remains of Lady Barbara Barnewall Second daughter of the above Earl. Reqidescant in pace.

Cansisk's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 1 Whitefield's Chapel

Whitfield Chapel, Tottenham Court Road [Map]. Near this Place lies John Bacon (deceased), R.A.1, Sculptor; Who Died Aug. 7th 1799; aged 59 years; and left The Following Inscription For this Tablet: "What I was as an Artist seemed to me of some Importance While I lived; But What I really was, as a Believer in Christ Jesus, is the Only Thing of Importance to me now!"

Note 1. Bacon was born in Southwark, November 24, 1740, he was apprenticed to Mr. Crispe, a manufacturer of china, at Lambeth [Map], where he was employed in painting on porcelain. While here he had an opportunity of seeing the models sent by different sculptors to be burnt, and by them was inspired with a strong desire for his future profession. He was unremitting in his diligence, and his progress was so rapid that he obtained nine of the first premiums of the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts. The first of these was for a figure of Peace, in 1758, when he was only eighteen years of age. He was the first person to bring to perfection statues in artificial stone and cement, which has since been brought to great perfection. In 1769 he began to work in marble; and having invented an instrument for transfering the form of the model to marble, he saved a great deal of his time, and brought his instrument to be adopted by other sculptors. In 1769, he obtained from the Royal Academy the first gold medal given by that society, and the year following he was chosen an associate. While modelling the bust of George III. for the hall of Christ Church, Oxford, the King asked him if he had ever been out of the kingdom; and on being answered in the negative, "I'm glad of it," said his Majesty, "you will be the greater honour to it." His execution of this bust gained him the royal patronage, and he was employed in forming another for the university of Gottingen. Among his many works were the statue of Mars, Lord Chatham's monument in Guildhall, a beautiful monument in Bristol Cathedral, to Mrs. Draper, Lord Chatham, in Westminster Abbey, Howard, and Dr. Johnson's in St. Paul's Cathedral, besides a large number of others..

Whitfield Chapel, Tottenham Court Road [Map]. Underneath Lies the earthly Part of Mrs. Elizabeth Bacon (deceased), who was the last 23 years of her Life A Seeker of Jesus. Reader, if her bleffed, tho' painful Solicitude be thine Faint not! For Juft before her Death She was enabled for the first Time, to call God Her Father; and breathed herlaft in humble Confidence of feeing his Face with Joy, Feb. 1st 1782. Aged 42.

Cansisk's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 1 St James' Chapel, Hampstead Road

St James' Chapel, Hampstead Road. To the Memory of George Ferdinand Fitz-roy (deceased), Lord Southampton, Who Died June 2424 1810. This Monument is erected by His truly Mourning Widow, As a small testimony 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 Genl 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.

Cansisk's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 1 St James' Burial Ground, Hampstead Road

St James' Burial Ground, Hampstead Road. Beneath are deposited the Remains of Mrs. Mary Rossi, Wife of Charles Rossi (deceased), R.A, Died July 30th, 1804. Aged 38 years. Also to the Memory of Charles Rossi (deceased), R.A., Who Departed this life Feb. 21st, 1839, in the 77thyear of his age. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.

St James' Burial Ground, Hampstead Road. Sacred to the Memory of Lawrence Harman (deceased), Earl of Rosse, Baron and Viscount Oxmantown. Actuated by the genuine Principles of Religion, he was eminently distinguished by those Virtues which result from its Influence. As a Senator his Conduct was marked by an inflexible loyalty & patriotic Ardour, and the Possession of an unbiased Judgment and inviolable Integrity preserved him from becoming either the Dupe of Party, or the Tool of Faction. By his Authority, Firmness, and Address, he was enabled in times of political Commotion not only to reftrain from Acts of Violence, but to gain the Confidence and attachment of the Disaffected among whom he resided. To his many valuable Qualities in private Life, his afflicted Family and Friends, his numerous Tenantry, the Orphan and the Deftitute will unite to bear the most Cordial, just, and honourable Testimony..

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Cansick's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 2 St George the Martyr Cemetery

St George the Martyr Church, Bloomsbury. Here lies the body of Sr. John Cotton (age 50), of Conington Bar, Who died the 05th of February, 1730 [Note. 1731], In the 52 year of his age. He was grandson of Sr. John Cotton, Who gave to the use of the public for ever That library of manuscripts which was began To be collected by Sr. Robert Cotton, And had been so continued for 100 years. At an eminent expence to his family. This is put here by his nearest kinsman and heir, Where, by his will, he modestly directed His body to be laid. A further remembrance of him being designed. To be placed amongst his ancestors at Connington, Which is now accordingly done.

St George the Martyr Church, Bloomsbury. Here Heth the body of Sir Peter Dennis, Bart, Vice-Admiral of the Red Squadron, Who departed this life on ye 11th day Of June, 1778, aged 65.

Here lieth the body of Mrs. Martha, Relict of the Rev. Jacob Dennis, Who departed this life on the 11th day of July, 1746, aged 77 years.

Also the body of Elizth., late wife of Sir Peter Dennis, Bart., Who departed this life on the 30th day Of December, 1765, aged 44 years.

Here lieth the body of Mrs. Ann Dennis.

Also a Daughter of Mrs. Martha Dennis, Who died the 10th day of June, 1793, Aged 81.

And also the body of Charles Dennis, Who departed this life on the first of June, 1772, Aged 67 years.

St George the Martyr Church, Bloomsbury. In this grave are deposited The Mortal Remains of The Right Honble Eliza, Lady Langdale, Wife of Marmaduke, Lord Langdale, Baron of Holme, On Spalding Moor, in the County of York. She departed this life the 7 J ... 17 ... [07 Jan 1765] Aged 77 Years.

Also the remains of the Right Honble Marmaduke, Lord Langdale, Husband of the above-said Lady. He departed this life in the 90th Year Of his age, the 8th of January, 1771.

Also the remains of the Right Honble Marmaduke, Lord Langdale, Son of the above. Who departed this life the 5 of April, 1778, Aged 70 Years.

Also the remains of the Honble. Elizabeth Langdale, Sister of the aforesaid Lord Langdale. She died 30th January, 1786, In the 3rd year of her age.

Also the remains of The Right Honble. Lady Constantine Langdale (age 66), Widow of aforesaid Lord Langdale, Of Holme, in the County of York, Who died on . . of November, 1792, In the 80th Year of her age.

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Cansick's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 2 St Martin's Cemetery, Camden Town

St Martin's Cemetery, Camden Town. Sacred To the Memory of Sir John Barrow Barrow (deceased), Bart., Who accompanied Lord Macartney's Embassy to China ; And was forty years Secretary of the Admiralty. Born at Dragley-Beck, Ulverston, 19th of June, 1764; Departed this life 23rd Novr., 1848, In the 85 year of his age.

Cansick's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 2 St Giles' Cemetery, Kings Road

St Giles' Cemetery, King's RoadHere rest the mortal remains of Ann Flaxman, The virtuous and beloved wife of John Flaxman, R.A.P.S., Whose soul returned to the Almighty Creator and Blessed Redeemer On the 7th of February, In the year of Our Lord, 1820, And the 60th year of her age. Under the same stone Is interred her husband, John Flaxman, R.A.P.S.1, Whose mortal life Was a constant preparation For a blessed immortality. His angelic spirit returned to the Divine Giver On the 7th of December, 1826, In the 72nd year of his age.

Also in the same vault Are deposited the mortal remains of Mary Ann Flaxman (deceased), Sister of the above John Flaxman, Whose gentle spirit returned to the Divine Giver On the 17th of April, 1833, in the 65th year of her age.

Note 1. Mr. John Flaxman, was born at York, 1755. From boyhood lie displayed a remarkable genius for modelling in clay.

In 1787 he visited Rome, where, during a residence of seven years, he executed his celebrated designs in outline from Homer, Æschylus and Danté.

These were engraved and published, as were some which he made from Hesiod.

Whilst at Rome he also executed the splendid group from Ovid's Metamorphoses entitled "The Fury of Athamas;" consisting of four figures larger than life. For this work he received only £6oo ; an amount very much below the cost. It was executed for the Earl of Bristol. In 1794 he returned to England and executed the monument for Lord Mansfield, now in Westminster Abbey. For this he received £2,500. After this he produced a large number of fine works, and was considered the greatest of modem sculptors. His collections of drawings and models he bequeathed to the University of London, to form a Flaxman Gallery.