Preece Family Tree

Source References

1. W. Scarratt: The Inscriptions on the Headstones and Memorials of the Church of St George, Modbury, Devon
   1. • Page: Page 69 - AL32
      • Citation:

        In memory of Elizabeth, the wife of William Lyndon who died 21 August 1844 aged 71 years.
        Also Edward Matthews Lakeman, son of the above Elizabeth and Nicholas
        Lakeman, her husband, who died 30 September 1876 aged 69 years.
        Also Nicholas, son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Lakeman who died 18 October 1815 aged 15 years.
        Also Elizabeth their daughter who died 17 June 1816 aged 21 years.
        Also Ann Lakeman, daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth, who died in 1852.

        (This latter is confusing as Edward Lakeman’s sister, Ann, is recorded in the 1861 census.)

2. findmypast.co.uk / Devon FHS: Parish Registers - Devon
   1. • Date: 27 August 1844
      • Page: Burial - Elizabeth Lyndon (Modbury)
3. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
   1. • Date: 9 May 2022
      • Page: Elizabeth Lyndon et al, St George's Modbury
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      • Citation:

        East face:
        Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, the wife of William Lyndon who departed this life the 21st day of August 1844 aged 71 years.
        Also of Edward Matthews Lakeman, son of the above Elizabeth and Nicholas Lakeman, her husband, who departed this life September 30th 1876 aged 69 years.

        West face:
        Sacred to the memory of Nicholas, the son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Lakeman who departed this life the 18th day of October 1815 aged 15 years.
        Also of Elizabeth their daughter who departed this life the 17 day of June 1816 aged 21 years.

        Just in our prime Death did us find
        And laid us in the dust.
        Our Friends most dear, betimes prepare
        To follow us you must.

        Also of Ann Lakeman, daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth Lakeman, (illegible)

Media

Grave - Elizabeth Lyndon et al - east face

References

1. Elizabeth Matthews (Primary)