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In Search of Gravestones Old and Curious by W.T. (William Thomas) Vincent
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by his pupils, who, when he prematurely died, placed a complimentary
epitaph over his grave. The means by which he had imparted knowledge
are displayed upon the stone, and below are the lines hereinafter set
forth.

FIG. 61.--AT BECKENHAM.

"To the memory of John Cade, of this parish,
schoolmaster. One skilled in his profession
and of extensive ingenuity. As
he lived universally beloved, so he died
as much lamented, August 28th, 1750, aged
35 years. Several of his scholars, moved
by affection and gratitude, at their own
expense erected this in remembrance of
his worth and merit.

"Virtue, good nature, learning, all combined
To render him belov'd of human kind."

Greenford, near Harrow-on-the-Hill, had quite recently a worthy
inhabitant who was a gardener and presumably a beekeeper also.
Accordingly a beehive appropriately decorates his gravestone.

FIG. 62.--AT GREENFORD.

"To William King, upwards of 60 years
gardener of this parish, died Dec. 16th,
1863, aged 84 years."

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