The History of Oswestry: Comprising the British, Saxon, Norman, and English eras; the topography of the borough; and its ecclesiastical and civic history; with notices of botany, geology, statistics, angling, and biography: to which are added sketches of the environsCathrall, William
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The History of Oswestry: Comprising the British, Saxon, Norman, and English eras; the topography of the borough; and its ecclesiastical and civic history; with notices of botany, geology, statistics, angling, and biography: to which are added sketches of the environs
Cathrall, William
Natural history -- England -- Shropshire; Oswestry (England) -- History
“Sacred to the memory of CHARLES PENSON, a friend and instructor of
the poor, and a lover of all who loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He
died November 26th, 1836, aged 40 years. Although nearly blind, he
was an honoured instrument in God’s hand in turning many from
darkness to light. His life was spent in an active course of
self-denying Christian benevolence, yet ever counting himself an
unprofitable servant. In life and in death he had but one ground of
hope, the mercy of God in Christ Jesus. Near this place he long sat
as a Teacher in the Sunday School, labouring to make known to others
that Saviour whom he had found so precious to his own soul. ‘His
faith follow, considering the end of his conversation; Jesus Christ,
the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever.’ Heb. xiii, 7, 8. This
tablet is erected to his memory by many who esteemed him very highly
in love, for his work’s sake.”
Tablet on a pillar in the chancel:
“Sacred to the memory of RICHARD PRICE, surgeon, one of the senior
aldermen of this town, obt. 26th September, 1790, æt. 68. Also to
the memory of SUSANNA, wife of Nathaniel Price, Esq., who departed
this life February 23rd, 1844, aged 67 years. Also of NATHANIEL
PRICE, Esq., who departed this life May 22nd, 1847, aged 67 years.
This tablet was erected as a tribute of affection by Harriet,
daughter of Susanna and Nathaniel Price.”
A brass plate near the organ gallery steps:
“MARY, wife of Humphrey Mostyn, Esq., died September 3rd, 1781, aged
60. Also of HUMPHREY, youngest son of William Mostyn, Esq., of
Brongwyn, Montgomeryshire, died 12th of January, 1786, aged 60.”
Scroll, surmounted by military insignia, on south-east wall:
“Sacred to the memory of Captain OWEN ARTHUR ORMSBY GORE, of the 43rd
Light Infantry, third son of William Ormsby Gore, Esq., M.P., of
Porkington, who fell in action with the Caffres, at the head of his
Company, on the 6th of April, 1852, at ‘Antas Cave,’ British
Caffraria. This monument was erected by his brother officers, as a
mark of their affectionate regard.”
Arms—Motto, “In hoc signo vinces.”
Tablet, surmounted by an urn:
“Sacred to the memory of HENRY PINSON TOZER AUBREY, Esq., of Broom
Hall, in this Parish, who died deeply and deservedly lamented,
September 30th, 1848, aged 69.”
“The memory of the just is blessed.”
Monuments in the Church-yard.
We select the following from various parts of the Churchyard:—
“Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL LEACH, Esq., Llanforda Issa, and an
alderman of the corporation of this town, who departed this life
November 4th, 1833, aged 67 years.”
“Sacred to the memory of MARY, relict of the late Samuel Leach, who
departed this life February 25th, 1838, aged 60 years.”
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