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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