In loving memory of Georgina BALDOCK Called to rest 10th March 1936 aged 72 years

In memory of Edward Alexander BARBER Whp passed away January 8th 1938 aged 82 Peace Perfect Peace Also of Sarah Jane, his wife Who passed peacefully away October 31st 1940 aged 78

In loving memory of a dear mother Bertha DILNOT Widow of the late William Who departed this life April 10th 1911 aged 89 years Also of Emma JARMAN Daughter of the above Who died December 18th 1928 aged 72 years Also of Thomas Henry JARMAN Husband of the above Who died November 5th 1932 aged 77 years.

I toured Birchington Churchyard today and will type up as many as I can without going crazy before the weekend. I have covered roughly half of the Graves, I copied every readable stone. I stuck to the main entrance, later stones are here, and around the church itself, where the older stones are, the sandstone memorials have worn away. It a lovely place, quite well kept by the paths and only 30 odd graves which are completely covered by Ivy. I am not sure of the policies in this graveyard, to remove the ivy, so left these. Some stones have to be left for enviromental reasons, but no one around to ask today. I will do my best to finish the rest of the churchyard before the end of the summer. Hope your all enjoying the summer holidays Suzannah

Yes, Jennie Burgess is her name. I was lucky enough to run into her by chance when I was there, and she was extremely helpful. She also showed me the baptism and marriage records for the church. At that time at least, these were still in the possession of the the church and had not been sent to a central archive or library. Laura -----Original Message----- From: Suzannah Foad [mailto:suzannah.foad@btopenworld.com] Sent: August 8, 2006 9:56 AM To: Laura Neame Cc: isle-of-thanet-l@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IoT] Birchington Churchyard Thanks Laura, That would be great. I was doing it for pleasure really and hoping to help others in the process. I have no ancestors there myself. Is it Jennie Burgess you mean? Thanks Suzannah ----- Original Message ----- From: Laura Neame <mailto:neame@okanagan.bc.ca> To: Suzannah Foad <mailto:suzannah.foad@btopenworld.com> ; Isle-of-Thanet-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 5:50 PM Subject: RE: [IoT] Birchington Churchyard Hi Suzannah, I've spent some time in this graveyard looking at the transcriptions. The church archivist (whose name I can't of course remember) has a transcription of all the graves in the church archives. This proved very helpful for some of the hard to read stones. I believe she is also the president of the local historical society, and I will do my best to find her name if you think this would be helpful. Laura -----Original Message----- From: Suzannah Foad [mailto:suzannah.foad@btopenworld.com] Sent: August 8, 2006 9:43 AM To: Isle-of-Thanet-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IoT] Birchington Churchyard I toured Birchington Churchyard today and will type up as many as I can without going crazy before the weekend. I have covered roughly half of the Graves, I copied every readable stone. I stuck to the main entrance, later stones are here, and around the church itself, where the older stones are, the sandstone memorials have worn away. It a lovely place, quite well kept by the paths and only 30 odd graves which are completely covered by Ivy. I am not sure of the policies in this graveyard, to remove the ivy, so left these. Some stones have to be left for enviromental reasons, but no one around to ask today. I will do my best to finish the rest of the churchyard before the end of the summer. Hope your all enjoying the summer holidays Suzannah

Hi Suzannah, I've spent some time in this graveyard looking at the transcriptions. The church archivist (whose name I can't of course remember) has a transcription of all the graves in the church archives. This proved very helpful for some of the hard to read stones. I believe she is also the president of the local historical society, and I will do my best to find her name if you think this would be helpful. Laura -----Original Message----- From: Suzannah Foad [mailto:suzannah.foad@btopenworld.com] Sent: August 8, 2006 9:43 AM To: Isle-of-Thanet-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IoT] Birchington Churchyard I toured Birchington Churchyard today and will type up as many as I can without going crazy before the weekend. I have covered roughly half of the Graves, I copied every readable stone. I stuck to the main entrance, later stones are here, and around the church itself, where the older stones are, the sandstone memorials have worn away. It a lovely place, quite well kept by the paths and only 30 odd graves which are completely covered by Ivy. I am not sure of the policies in this graveyard, to remove the ivy, so left these. Some stones have to be left for enviromental reasons, but no one around to ask today. I will do my best to finish the rest of the churchyard before the end of the summer. Hope your all enjoying the summer holidays Suzannah

Hi All This website has some information about Thanet in the Domesday Book: http://www.thanetarch.co.uk/Virtual%20Museum/2_Galleries/G8%20Content/Virtual_Museum_Gallery_8.html Margaret

The original names for Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate were, The Parish of St Peter in Thanet, The Parish of St John in Thanet, The Parish of St Laurence in Thanet, the names arising from the Trinity of Churches established by monks from St Augustine's Abbey. Minster St Mary was the Mother Church of Thanet and St John, St Peter and St Laurence its daughter Chucrhes. I am sure Manston is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, will look into it. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bingmbing@aol.com To: Isle-of-Thanet-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 10:55 PM Subject: [IoT] Domesday Book I went on to this new site of the National Archives released over the week-end I think. Out of some 450 items for Kent, nothing for Thanet except one item headed Minster. Is this what Thanet came under? Only names are church authorities, and Lord Godwine etc. No land or people of help for me, or did I miss something? Madie

I went on to this new site of the National Archives released over the week-end I think. Out of some 450 items for Kent, nothing for Thanet except one item headed Minster. Is this what Thanet came under? Only names are church authorities, and Lord Godwine etc. No land or people of help for me, or did I miss something? Madie

History loving homeowners in Broadstairs are being offered to have an archeological dig in their back garden. The Thanet Archeological Society wants to to dig test squares in as many houses as possible in the chessboard estate area of Broadstairs. The loaction is being targeted after a ROMAN BAKERY was discovered in Bishop's Avenue two years ago. The Society wants to dig one metre square test holes and the first one was completed at the home of Janine and Bob Brown in Bishop's Avenue last month. Marilyn Bishop from the society said "The information gathered is very valuable and all adds to the research being conducted in the North Foreland area. "The society members are assisted by the Professional archeologists of the Thanet Trust for Archeology who give up their time to help with the digs identifying finds". To take part, leave a message on the Society's Voice mail 07906 360725. http://www.thanetarch.co.uk/index.html

In loving memory of a dear Mother Alice SETTERFIELD Who died Jan 9th 1934 aged 69 years Also of John SETTERFIELD Who died 19th Jan 1934 aged 71 years.

Walter BOURNE Died March 30th 1901 aged 44 years Julia Ready BOURNE Wife of the above Died March 28th 1908 aged 47 years Also of Henry Robert BOURNE Killed in action in Palestine Who died 2nd May 1918 aged 27 years

Four stones in a square plot, of which I have a picture 1st George KNELL Who passed away June 5th 1919 aged 58 2nd In loving memory of Cecil Frederick George Dearly loved child of Edward Walter and Sarah Ann KNELL Who passed away September 1st 1908 aged 9 months Also of Edward Walter KNELL Who died 14th March 1947 aged 79 Also of Sarah His wife Who died 29th March 1947 aged 74 3rd Emma Ann The beloved wife of James KNELL Who died at Birchington September 15th 1909 aged 76 years Also of James KNELL Who died May 31st 1927 aged 96 years. 4th Arthur Victor Knell WILLS Child of Fanny and James WILLS Fell asleep in Jesus 11th September 1899 aged 2 years and 7 months Fanny WILLS Who died 22nd May 1902 aged 30 Also Ruby Gladys Died 1st September 1902 aged 16 months Youngest daughter of the above

In loving memory of Ernest George MUSSARED Who died December 7th 1887 aged 11 years Thy will be done Also Corporal Stan Herbert Killed in action in France August 18th 1918 aged 28 Greater love hath no man than this. Also George William MUSSARED Father of the above Who entered into rest April 27th 1920 aged 69 years Mary Ann, his wife Who passed away peacefully 11th November 1929 in her 79th year Flight of Angels sing thee to thy rest George and Alice MUSSARED Are resting in the Garden of Rememberance in Charing Kent Base of stone a smaller stone has been placed George Leslie MUSSARED 4th son of the above Passed away 25th March 1940 aged 60 And Alice, his wife Who died November 24th 1954.

In loving memory of Sarah Wife of Thomas SETTERFIELD Who died February 19th 1888 aged 58 years Not lost but gone before Also of Thomas, Who died Jan 4th 1902 aged 75.

In memory of Emily Marion, wife of Edward HAMMOND of Westbrook Margate Died Xmas Day (Sic) 1881 aged 41 Also of Edward Who died March 23rd 1884 aged 65 years

In loving memory of Stephen John FRIGHT Only son of Stephen and Amelia Entered into rest September 25th 1940 At Reat Also Margaret Elizabeth Beloved wife Who passed away peacefully 11th April 1956 aged 91 Also their eldest daughter Edith Maud FRIGHT Passed away 16th March 1975 aged 87 Also Daughter Mary Ann FRIGHT Died November 6th 1959 aged 91 years Seperate Stone In loving memory of Amelia, beloved wife of Stephen FRIGHT Who entered into rest 10th feb 1908 aged 81 Stephen Fell asleep March 29th 1909 aged 77 In memory of a loving sister and daughter of above Ellen Kate, Fell asleep April 26th 1957 aged 86.

In ever loving memory of James HOBDAY Who died April 29th 1920 aged 54 Also Esther his wife Who died 2nd Dec 1923 aged 58 Seperate Stone The souls of the righteous are in the hand of god In ever loving memory of Henry James HOBDAY Died Dec 11th 1898 aged 86 Also his wife Sarah, who died Dec 8th 1897 aged 75

Isaac CLAK Died October 4th 1861 aged 78 years Also Hannah His wife Who died 23rd March 1866 Aged 78 years

In memory of Percy Samuel SKINNER Sometimes Science Master at Thanet College Died September 3rd 1883 aged 23 years