Staplestown Parish.

(Kindly donated by Miss A.G.Vize,1898)

     ‘The following tablets are erected inside Staplestown Church. On the south wall are placed these thee viz’ :―

     "To the memory of HENRY FAULKENER ESQ^R of Castletown Co. Carlow, who departed this life 3^rd May 1845. ætat 72. In him were blended a kindness of heart, a steadiness of friendship and a Christian Nobleness of principle which ever influenced the course of his useful life. Living and dying in the faith of the Gospel he has left to those who mourn his loss an humble but lively hope that while his memory is cherished here on earth his spirit dwells with Christ in glory. This tribute of affection has been erected but his bereaved wife"

(Crest and motto underneath.)

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     "In fond remembrance of SARAH NEWELL of Kilmeaney. By her sorrowing Husband W. H. NEWELL Esq. C.B., J.P this tablet is erected. Died 18^th February 1885. A woman gifted by nature with a quick wit and a warm heart. By grace with the calm confidence of Christian Faith. Of many and varied accomplishments considerate and kind, a loving daughter, an affectionate sister and a devoted wife."

"Cold in the dust the perished heart my lie
But that which warmed it once can never die"

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     "Sacred to the memory of THOMAS GURLY, Esq. of the County Carlow who departed this life on the 14^th April 1816 in the 56^th year of his age universally regretted. This tablet is erected by his son THOMAS GURLY Esq. as a small tribute of respect to his memory and esteem for his worth. Also to ELIZABETH MCDONOUGH his beloved wife, who died on the 31^st December 1821 Aged 61 years."

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(Surmounted with motto and crest) on N. wall’:―

     "In memory of PHILIP BAGENAL of Benekerry, Co. Carlow. Died at Boulogne sur-Mer, France, June 24^th 1856, aged 64 years, Job 16.22. And of his daughter LUCY ISABEL Died at Benekerry February 3^rd 1845 aged 2½  years, MARK 10. 14.  Also to his sons WALTER PHILIP 

JPMD, Vol iv, Issue 1898 - 1900, CARLOW, page 183.

     Cap^tn H.M. 16^th Lancers Died at Fort St. George, Madras November 25^th 1868 aged 27 years. Eph 6. 13, 14. And JAMES PHIlLIP Ass^t Sup^t Staff of Indian Telegraph Died at Allahabad June 4^th 1869 aged 21 years. Mark 13. 35."

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‘(Surmounted with figure of officer in high relief) :-
     "In memory of Captain WALTER PHILIP BAGENAL., 16^th Queens Lancers who died at Madras Nov 25^th 1868. aged 27. Deeply regretted by his Brother officers by whom this Tablet was erected in affectionate remembrance."

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On the W. wall are the three following tablets (surmounted by flame, urn on pedestal in high relief) :―
     "Sacred to the memory of WALTER BAGENAL Esq^re. of Dunleckney in this County who departed this life on the 18^th June 1814 in the 52^nd year of his age. This Monument is erected by ELIZABETH & MARIA BAGENAL his disconsolate Widow & Daughter to perpetuate the Memory of a Husband & a Parent Beloved, Honoured & respected. His mortal remains lie entombed beneath the adjacent stone."

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(Surmounted by canopied urn’ :―
     "Sacred to the memory of MAJOR BEADCHAMP COLCLOUGH of Mount Sion, county Carlow, who departed this life on the 26^th of November 1858 in the 71^st year of his age This monument is erected by his Widow to perpetuate the memory of a Beloved and Honoured Husband.
     "I am the resurrection and the life He that believeth in me though, He were dead yet shall he live. John xi. 25."

(Crest and motto.)

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‘Tablet on W. wall (surmounted by crest, coat of arms, and motto. Lyre, viola & bow. Statue, head and bust on pedestal in high relief) :―
     "Sacred to the memory of Sir ARTHUR BROOKE FAULKENER, who died at Evington, Gloucestershire, the 23^th of May 1845, youngest son of HUGH FAULKNER Esq. of Castletown. In this Parish By FLORENCE COLE, daughter of the Rev^d HENRY COLE Brother of the First Earl of Enniskillen married ANN, daughter of DONALD MCLEOD Esq^r 

JPMD, Vol iv, Issue 1898 - 1900, CARLOW, page 184.

of Lewis, Sound Learning, Refined Wit, Classic Elegance, Love of Freedom, and Benevolence of Spirit characterised His Published Sentiments and Public Conduct. That gentle Simplicity and amiable modesty, which accompanied his virtues and accomplishments endeared him to all in private life and adorned those fine arts which he excelled. He loved his Fatherland with Filial affection and polished manners brought Him into intimate connexion with the Princes and Eminent Men of his time. The purity, peity, and humility of the Christian adorned his life and consecrate his memory. This monument is erected by her whom his memory is hallowed by boundless and unceasing devotion and whose union of 85 years appeared as the happy vision of a lengthened Bridal day."

     ‘The following Tablets and Tombstones are in the burial-ground attached to Staplestown Church. There is a large vault wherein are deposited several coffins containing the remains of members of the Faulkener family. Its iron door bears their crest and motto (the latter is crumbling off) :-

     "In memory of WILLIAM HONE, Ratherogue, Carlow, who died November 17^th 1890 aged 42.
     Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."

     "In loving memory of JANE ANNE HENZELL Entered Into Rest 27^th April 1892 aged 80 years.
Until the day dawn"

     "In loving memory of GEORGIE wife of WILLIAM HONE Died 7 March 1890 God is love Jesus wept"

     "ELIZA HATCHELL Died 5^th Dec 1887."

     "In memory of GEORGE PHELAN Esq who departed this life June 22^nd 1827 aged 30 years."

     "MARY VERENA BAGENALL B. April 4^th 1871 D. February 13^th 1889."

     "JESSIE DUNNE Died 3^rd March 1897, Aged 73 years."

JPMD, Vol iv, Issue 1898 - 1900, CARLOW, page 185.

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     "Sacred to the memory of The REVD HENRY SCOTT For 10 years Rector of this Parish who died 15^th March 1877 aged 77 years And of his wife ELIZABETH who died 22^nd Feb 1881 Aged 74 years.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

JPMD, Vol iv, Issue 1898 - 1900, CARLOW, page 186.

From a Miss A. Vize.]

(Continued from Vol. IV, page 364)

"Here lieth the body of THOMAS GURLY Esq^r who departed This life the 20^th April 1797 aged 68 years."

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"Here Lieth the Body of BAGENAL GURLY Esqr who Departed this life the 25^th day of Feb 1796 aged 26 years, As also his only child & two Sisters & one Brother 

"Raised by a Parents hand this hallowed tomb
His corpse contains cut down in early bloom
His image is on all our hearts imprest
And his pure Soul now dwells among the Blest
Short was his Mortal Course
And well did he each part therein fulfil
With sweetest temper gentlest manners blest
Of spotless Truth and real worth possest
As Son as husband and as Friend approved
By all lamented as by all beloved."

JPMD, Vol 5, Issue 1901 - 03, CARLOW, page 8.

Staplestown Parish.

"Here lieth the Body of SAMUEL WELWOOD late of Glasgow who departed this life May the 18^th 1790 Aged 47 years Also his daughter ELIZABETH WELWOOD who departed June 8^th 1790 aged 4 years Also his daughter JANE WELWOOD who departed August the 12^th 1790 aged 14 months."

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"Erected by THOMAS GIFFE late Parish Clerk of Staplestown to the Memory of his beloved wife HANNAH who dep^d this life on the 31^st July 1847 aged 56 years Here also lieth the remains of her Maiden Sister ELIZABETH CASE who dep^d this life on the 31^st March 1837 aged 52 years."

JPMD, Vol V, Issue 1901 - 03, CARLOW, Page 8.  

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"Here lieth the remains of GEORGE HARVEY who depd this life 16^th Feb^y 1837 aged 27 years also his child GEORGE HARVEY who died 4^th Dec 1836 aged 10 days. This stone was Erected to their Memory by the disconsolate wife and mother ELIZABETH HARVEY."

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"Here lieth the body of M^r SAMUEL LEONARD of Castledermot who departed this life the 31^st May 1801 aged 47 years."

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"Here lieth the body of M^rs MARGARET HOUGHTON wife of RICHARD HOUGHTON Esq^r who died the First day of October 1794 aged 66 years also here lieth the body of the said RICHARD HOUGHTON who Departed this life February the 3 1780 aged 69 years 

"Pass by the road their ever opened door
Obliged the wealthy and relieved the poor.

Here also lieth the body of M^rs ELIZABETH PERKINS daughter of the said RICHARD HOUGHTON who departed this life the 15^th of October 1798 aged 45 years

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"Here lieth the body of Mrs ELIZABETH WATTERS wife to PHILIP WATTERS of Staplestown Esq^r who departed This life the 14^th of March 1816 aged 58 years Also The body of the above PHILIP WATERS Esq^r who Departed this life on the 5^th day of March 1826 in the 75^th years of his age ELIZABETH wife of HENRY WATTERS Eqs^r died 12^th May 1864 aged 78 years. HENRY son of the above PHILIP WATTERS Esq^r died 21^st of Nov^r 1864 aged 74 years"

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"Here lieth the Body of SAMUEL ELLIOT who died January the 6^th 1769 aged 96  Also the Body of ELIZABETH ELLIOT who died September the 23^rd 1767 aged 84   Also In Memory of SAMUEL ELLIOT Esq^r of Racroge Great Grandson of the above who died Nov^br 26^th 1858 aged 65 years trusting solely in Christ for Salvation"

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"This tomb Erected by M^r WILLIAM ELLIOT in Memory of his wife Mrs. MARY ELLIOT who departed this life the 25^th of February 1788 aged 72 years This inscription

JPMD, Vol V, Issue 1901 - 03, CARLOW, page 9.  

is directed by THOMAS ELLIOTT of Racroge to Perpetuate the Memory of his Father the above-named WILLIAM ELLIOTT who died 6^th august 1806 aged 82 years.  Beneath this stone rests the mortal remains of MARY ELLIOTT of Racrogue who departed this life the 20^th of June 1836 aged 76 years Also To the Memory of THOMAS ELLIOTT Esq^r of Racrogue.  Husband of the above MARY ELLIOTT who departed this life on the 28^th March 1839 aged 84 years"

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"Beneath this stone in humble trust
Sleeps ANETTE ELLIOTT’s mouldering dust
Eight months she saw yes those were all
When she obeyed her Saviour’s call.

"Suffer the little children to come unto Me and forbid them not for of such is The Kingdom of God’

"As in Adam all die even so in Christ shall all be made alive.  They that sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him THOMAS ELLIOTT eldest son of THOMAS ELLIOTT of Johnstown House who departed this life 12^th July 1840 aged 10 years he is not dead but liveth.  Also sacred to the Memory of ANNE ALICIA ELLIOTT the Beloved wife of THOMAS ELLIOTT of Johnstown House who departed this life 28^th of July 1854 aged 46 years

"For her to live was Christ
And to die was gain."

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"Sacred to the Memory of ANNE ALICIA ELLIOTT the beloved wife of THOMAS ELLIOTT Esq^r of Johnstown House who departed this life the 28^th of July 1854 aged 46 years Also to the Memory of ELIZABETH BRADDELL beloved wife of EDWARD BRADDELL Esq^r of Vittoria Mallow Co Cork late Capt 75^th reg^t youngest daughter of THOS ELLIOTT who departed this life 18^th of February 1858 aged 23 yrs Also To the Memory of THOMAS ELLIOTT Esq^r Johnstown House the beloved husband of the above named ANNE ELLIOTT He died 15^th of Oct 1872 aged 73 years"

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"Sacred to the Memory of JANE ADELAIDE ELLIOTT wife of NICHOLAS G. ELLIOTT Esq^r of Johnstown House who dep^d this life 31^st of October 1864 aged 22 years She is not dead but sleepeth."

JPMD, Vol 5, Issue 1901 - 03, CARLOW, page 10

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"Erected by MICHAEL WILSON to the Memory of JAMES BENNETT of Carlow who dep^d this life 13^th day Nov^br 1823 Aged 66 years Also JAMES BENNETT Junior who dep^d this life 16^th Dec 1836 aged 29 years also JOHN BENNETT who dep^d this life 24^th Sep 1837 aged 32 years and also Mrs MARY BENNETT Relict of JAMES BENNETT who dep^d this life 15th October 1840 aged 76 years also ELIZABETH HOWARD daughter to the above JAMES BENNETT who dep^d this life May 16, 1874 aged 74 years

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"This tomb is Erected by M^r MONTGOMERY for his wife M^rs MONTGOMERY who Departed this life the 3^rd Oct^r 1773 aged 36 years and some of their children."

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"Sacred to the Memory of the Rev^d FREDERIC FITZ JOHN TRENCH Rector of Staplestown who departed this life suddenly in the 51^st year of his age at the Rectory on the 25^th day of June 1859  He has been ten years Rector of Carlow and only ten months Rector of this parish. He was a faithful Minister of Christ and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He had just chosen as a text for his sermon to be preached the next day those striking words "Be ye also patient, stablish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh’ 
James 5.7.8. ‘He was not for God took him’ Gen. 5.24. Mark 13.33."

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JPMD, Vol 5, Issue 1901 - 03, CARLOW, page 11.

Tinnaclash Churchyard

[From Mr. Charles M. Drury.]

This tomb is erected by the Rev^d Mich^l M^cArdle 
C. C. Hacketstown in memory of his beloved Father
John M^cArdle late of Drumguin who died the 2^nd
day of October 1846 aged 65 years
also his beloved Mother M^rs Sarah M^cArdle who
dep^d This life Dec^br the 12^th 1856 aged 65 years
also in memory of his good and Charitable Aunt
Ellen Kelly late of Englishtown who died Jan^y 28^th 
1862 aged 80 years.
also in memory of his dear sister Anne Molloy alias 
M^cArdle who died the 19^th March 1843 Aged 55 years 
Also in memory of his beloved Sister Elenor Ferris
alias M^cArdle of Ballinakill who dep^d Oct^br, 19^th 
1870 aged 45 years also in memory of his Brother 
Patrick M^cArdle who died 24 Feb 1878 aged 66 years
also erected by James Kenny of Kilmacart in memory
of his dearly beloved wife Mary Kenny alias M^c 
Ardle who died the 22^nd of June 1855 aged 25 years

JPMD, Vol, Issue 1910 - 1912, CARLOW, Page 12.

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Also his Sister Catherine M^cArdle,
who died 18^th March I893 aged 61 years
And his Brother Thomas M^cArdle, 
who died 14^th May 1898 aged 81 years. 

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SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF 
REV^D MICHAEL M^cARDLE 
OF DRUMGUIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 18^TH 1869. 
AGED 58 YEARS
R. I. P. 

JPMD, Vol, Issue 1910 - 1912, CARLOW, Page 13.