From "Notes on the Parish of Mylor", published by Hugh Pengelly Olivey 1907

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Section IX

Monuments in Mylor Church and Churchyard.

THERE are numerous tablets and monuments on the church walls, some of them of an artistic character with classical references. Amongst them are many which commemorate the deeds of those who have devoted their lives to the service of their country, chiefly in connection with the Royal navy. On the walls of the " Carclew " chapel are several monuments to the memory of former owners of that estate and members of their families, namely Bonython, Kempe, Lemon and Tremayne. The earliest is that to Richard Bonython.
     " Near this stone lyes inter'd the body of Richard Bonython of Carclew Esq. who died July 31, 1697, in the 45th year of his age ; and also that of Dame Honora his wife (daughter of Sir Thomas Heale of Fleet, Bart. and Relict of Gregory Stockmore of Buckland, both in the County of Devon) who dyed the 28th day of March, 1710, in the 76th year of her age. By whom he had one only Daughter and Heiress Jane Bonython, married to Samuel Kempe of Penryn Esq. who lies here Likewise Interr'd, and dyed without issue October the loth, 1728, in the 59th year of his age. The said Jane his widow, has caused this monument to be Erected to the pious memory of her said Father, Mother and Husband desiring to have her Bones laid with theirs."
Arms - Bonython impaling Heale - and Kempe impaling Bonython.
Bonython (Arg. three fleurs-de-lis sab.) Heale (Gules a bend lozengy). Kempe (three garbs impaling Bonython).

" In remembrance of Lady Lemon, wife of Sir Wm. Lemon, Bart. who departed this life on the 17th day of June, 1823. She was the oldest daughter of James Buller Esq. M.P. for the County of Cornwall, by Jane, daughter of Allen Earl Bathurst. Both as a wife and mother of a numerous family, and in every relation of life, she discharged her duties in a most exemplary manner. Her affectionate husband to whom she was united for more than 52 years has placed this stone to record her virtues and his affliction at her loss."

" Sir William Lemon, Baronet of Carclew in this County. He entered public life at the age of 21, and continued a member of the House of Commons till his death. During this period he represented his native County above 50 years. In public life he was conspicuous for integrity, moderation, and a zealous support of the principles of constitutional liberty. In private life as a husband, parent, friend, he was justly and universally beloved. Full of that charity which vaunteth not itself and is not puffed up, the kindness and genuine modesty of his disposition served to combine his public and private virtues, and perfect the character of a just and good man.
Born Oct. 11, 1748, died Dec. 11, 1824."

" Charlotte Augusta Caroline, only daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Charlotte Lemon ; she died after a short illness at Aix in Savoy and was buried at Saconnex, near Geneva.
Born Jan. 10, 1816, died May 20, 1825."

" Charles William, son of Sir Charles and Lady Charlotte Lemon ; his death was accidental while bathing with a party of his schoolfellows at Harrow. Born May 10, 1813, died April 18, 1826."

" Charlotte Ann, daughter of Henry Thomas, 2nd Earl of Ilchester, wife of Sir Charles Lemon, Baronet, of Carclew, and mother of three children, the first of whom died in infancy, and the two others shortly before herself. Her christian fortitude and resignation never failed ; but her health broken by attendance at the death-bed of her daughter, sunk under the sudden stroke which deprived her of her son ; and in a period scarcely exceeding a year the mother and both her children were numbered with the dead. She lived a blessing to all with whom she was connected, and died their example. Born Feb. 7, 1784, married Dec. 5, 18 10, died May 27, 1826."

"In memory of Harriet. 4th daughter of the late Sir William Lemon. Bart. of Carclew, in this Parish. and widow of Francis Lord de Dunstanville and Basset. She died in London Dec. 30. 1864, and was buried at Kensal Green."

On a brass:
" In memory of Arthur Richard. eldest son of Lieut.-Colonel Arthur and Lady Frances Margaret Tremayne, born in Dublin. September 17th. 1861, died in London June 13th, 1862. Buried at Kensal Green."

Sacred to the memory of Lady Frances Margaret Tremayne, daughter of John 3rd Earl of Donoughmore, Lt.-Col. of the 13th Light Dragoons. She died at Carclew in this Parish April 1 1th. 1866. leaving four children."

"In memory of Charles Lewis, the fourth child of Lieut.-Col. and Lady Frances Tremayne of Carclew in this Parish. He was born in London on the 14th February. 1864. and died at Slough on the 25th February, 187o. and is buried near this spot."

" In memory of Arthur Tremayne, Lieut.-Col. 13th Light Dragoons, of Carclew in this Parish. Born May 15th. 1827. died Nov. 14th. 1903. Aged 78."

There is a pretentious monument in the chancel to Francis Trefusis, who died in 168o. and consists of a kneeling effigy of the deceased with a good deal of ornamentation and a shield of arms of sixteen quarterings with two impalements. The first impalement is "a fess between two suns" ; the second " on a fess dancettee between three billets each charged with a lion. as many bezants," for Rolle. The last impalement is of interest. representing as it does the marriage connection in 1672 of Francis Trefusis (the deceased here commemorated) with Bridget Rolle, in right of whom some generations later the barony of Clinton and Saye, on the death of the Earl of Orford, passed to the Trefusis family. The inscription is a mixture of Greek. Latin. and English versification. as follows

Exuviae ffrancisci Trefusis in manum Dei depositae
In spem Beatae Resurrectionis.
Caesaris et Patriae fidusq, uxoris Amator.
Quem coluit proles et sua tota domus
Vicinos inopes q, recepit et Almus amicos
Quis Vultu hospitium candidiore dedit
Defessus terris cxlos petit Hostibus Ipsis
Post quam Salvivicum dixerat ille Vale."

Noe sooner did this worthy fully rise
To his ascent of strength. his noone of dayes,
Butt death from worldly miserys Abiss,
Calls him away to endless heights of bliss
Yett ere the welcome summons hee obayed,
'Pardon my enemies.' hee calmy cried,
'As Jesus did pardon dear God' and died.

Natus 8 July 165o, Denatus 5 Novemb. 1680.
Hic Licet, in occiduo cinere
Respicit eum Ipse cuius nomen est omnipotens."

On another tablet:
" Robert Cotton St. John Trefusis, Baron Clinton and Saye died in Italy, 7th October, 1832 ; aged 45. Trusting in the mercy of God through the merits of his Redeemer. This tablet is erected and inscribed by his widow in grateful remembrance of many years of happiness.
'The Lord God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.' "

Over the chancel door:
" In loving memory of James Olivey, R.N. master's assistant of H.M.S. ' Spy,' fifth son of Hugh Oliver Olivey and Peggy his wife, who died at sea May 25th, 18 55, aged 16.
" And of Richard Olivey, R.N. Paymaster of H.M.S. 'Kestrel, ' sixth son of the above, who died at Hankow, North China, Sept. 9th, 1876, aged 36.
" Also of Walter Rice Olivey, Lieut. 66th Regt. son of Lieut.-Col. W. R. Olivey, Army Pay department, who was killed whilst carrying the Queen's colour of his Regiment at the battle of Maiwand, Afghanistan, on the 27th July, 1886, aged 20. ' Until the day dawn.'
" Also of his youngest brother, Herbert Edward Olivey, Capt. Suffolk Regt. who was killed in action in Somaliland while serving with the 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles on 17th April, 1903, aged 32,"

On a central pillar:
" In affectionate remembrance of Alfred Nicholls, Chief Officer of the ship ' Moss Glen,' the beloved and only son of Alfred and Elizabeth Nicholls) who was accidentally drowned in the China Sea in the presence of his parents, May 28th, 1878, aged 23 years. Born at Mylor, buried at Hong Kong."

In the south transept:
" In memory of Capt. John Haswell of his Majesty's ship 'Echo,' who died at Deal on the 28th Day of July, 1811, aged 32. During a short but active life devoted to the service of his country when in various actions with her enemies his courage and magnanimity shone eminently conspicuous."

"In memory of Charles Webbe, R.N. who is supposed to have perished with all his crew in his voyage to Halifax in February, 18 (in command of the ' Melville ' Packet), aged 40 years. This tablet has been erected by his widow deeply mourning the loss of a beloved husband."

" In a vault beneath are interred the mortal remains of Samuel Humphery Pellew, Esqre. of Treverry in this County and collector of H.M. Customs at Falmouth. Animated with a spirit of true and enlightened patriotism he laboured in situations of great public trust with eminent fidelity and zeal for a period of L111 years. In his life was manifested a bright example of christian virtue. He died at Torquay on the xviii day of Feb. A.D. MDCCCXLIII, aged LXXXIX years.
" In the same vault are interred the mortal remains of Jane, wife of the above Samuel Humphery Pellew, who died at Falmouth on the xvith day of Nov. A.D. MDCCCXXI, aged LXVII years.
"Also of Jane their daughter, who died in London on the curd day of Oct. A.D. MDCCCXI, aged xvii years. Wisdom v, 1 5, 16."
Arms (Arg. a chevron gu on a chief of the 2nd, three mascles of the first ' Deo adjuvante' on the scroll above, ' Fortuna Sequatur' motto below).

" Sacred to the memory of Harriet Guion, wife of Lieut. G. H. Guion of the Navy, who died at Wood Cottage 13th July, 1806, act. 27.

"Vain are all tributary works of art
To show the sorrows of a widow'd heart,
And vain the line that would her worth record
Whose virtues now meet favour from her Lord."

" In memory of Samuel Humphery Pellew, Esq., late of Woodlane House, Falmouth, who died in the City of Bath, March 28th, 1854, aged 61 years. He was the only son of Samuel Humphery Pellew, formerly Collector of Customs, Falmouth, and nephew of Admiral the Rt. Honble. Lord Exmouth. His mortal remains are deposited in the Lansdowne Cemetery."

" In memory of George, fifth son of Robert and Mary Birkley Forrester, died 18th Aug., 1879."

On a brass:
" To the Glory of God and for the comfort of those who worship here the Chimney in this transept was erected in 1892 by James Penn Boucout, a judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia, who was born on ground now part of the Mylor Churchyard."

Over the vestry door. A brass:
"To the Glory of God and in grateful memory of Jeffreys Wilkins Murray, under whose care whilst vicar this Church was restored A.D. 1870. The Bells were restored A. D. 1888."

On south wall of south aisle:
Sacred to the memory of the Rev. Wm. Whitehead, late Curate of this Parish. Obiit Aug. 13th, 1823. AEtat 35. This tablet is erected by the inhabitants as a testimony of their respect and affection."
"To perpetuate the memory of an amiable woman, an affectionate wife and a tender parent, whose greatest qualification and enjoyment consisted in the happiness of those around her and who invariably endeavoured to do unto others as she wished to be done unto, has this monument been erected by William Lake as a tribute of gratitude to his much beloved departed wife Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Tofield late of Welsick in the County of York, who died on the 12th of August, 1806, aged 41 years.
                                            " Thou art safe!
The sleep of death protects thee and secures
From all th' unnumbered woes of mortal life;
While we, alas ! the sacred urn around
That holds thine ashes, shall insatiate weep
Nor time destroy th' eternal grief we feel."

" Sacred to the memory of Susannah, widow of Edward Baynton Yescombe, and daughter of the Reverend Jonathan Peters, vicar of St. Clements, and Elizabeth his wife, who departed this life on the 10th November, 1826, aged 62. This tablet is inscribed to the memory of their beloved parent by the children who are left to mourn her irreparable loss."

" Sacred to the memory of Edward Baynton Yescombe, Esq., late Commander of the " King George " Lisbon Packet, who was alike distinguished for his manners as a gentleman and his conduct as an officer and his benevolence as a Christian. A man of strict integrity worthy of imitation in his public capacity and in his domestic life honoured and beloved. He lost his life in bravely defending his ship against the enemy. He died August 12th, 1803, aged 38. His widow erected this marble as a testimony of her esteem and affection."
Arms (Sable a cross moline argent) crest, etc.

West end of south aisle:
"In memory of James Burke, Esq., second son of Sir Thomas Burke, Baronet of Marble Hill in the County of Galway, Ireland, who died at Flushing on the 9th of January, 1812, in the 1 8th year of his age, having sought the mild climate for benefit in a consumption. Alas! in vain."V"

" In memory of Grace, the wife of Thomas H. Jones, Gent., who departed this life at St. Servan in France, Dec. 7th, 1828, aged 52 years. This tablet is affixed by her husband and children as a tribute of affection and esteem."

" Sacred to the memory of John Richard Warren, R.N., second master of H.M.S. 'Ranger,' who when in command of a slaver which he was taking to St. Helena for condemnation caught a fever from the negroes, of which he died on that Island on the 18th day of January, 1862, aged 25 years. This tablet is erected to his memory as a mark of respect by the officers and crew of his ship."

West end of nave:
"John Nankevell, late Master of H. M. Packet Princess Amelia,' was unfortunately killed after fifteen minutes engagement with an American Privateer of superior force in defence of his King and country on his homeward voyage from the West Indies on the 1 5th September, 1812, aged 34 years. To whose memory this stone is erected by his affectionate widow, Henrietta Nankevell, ' Sorrowing yet hoping to meet him again in the realms of bliss.'"

" Sacred to the memory of Lieut. George Watson of the Royal Navy, second son of the late Charles Watson of Laughton, Esq. in the County of Midlothian, who died at Flushing on the 18th June, 1804, aged 20 years."

"Sacred to the memory of Wilhelmina Dorothea Hooper, daughter of the late Rev. Richd. Hammett, rector of Clovelly, Devon, and Wife of Thomas Hooper of Silkworth House in the County of Durham, Esq., who died at Flushing on the 8th day of June, 1808, deeply and sincerely regretted by all her family and friends, aged 29 years."

" Near this marble lieth interred the body of Henry Moore, Esq., late Major in his Majesty's 4th Regt. of Dragoon Guards, who departed this life on the 7th day of Dec. 181 0, aged 30 years."

On a brass by the organ:
" In loving memory of the Rev. E. A. Cosens, Vicar of Mylor, who died May 12th, 1898. A tribute of affection from his Parishioners."

Over the pulpit:
" Sacred to the memory of Jane, only surviving daughter of Samuel Humphery Pellew, Esq. and Jane his wife, of Falmouth, who departed this life on the 3rd day of October, 1811, in the 17th year of her age.
"Forgive, dear shade, the tributary tear
That mourns thy exit from a world like this.
Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here
And stay'd thy progress from the realms of bliss."

On pillar of arcade:
" In memory of Thomas Hyde Villiers (second son of the Honble. George Villiers) who died after a short but severe illness at Carclew near this place on the 3rd Dec., 1832, aged 31 years.
" He was secretary to the Board of Control. He sat in three successive parliaments and was at the time of his decease a candidate for the representation of the borough of Falmouth. His untimely end deprived his country of a most valuable public servant of great promise and rare attainments, his numerous friends of one widely esteemed, respected and admired ; his afflicted family of a beloved and affectionate relation."

On wall west of Carclew Arch:
(( Near this place are deposited the remains of the Honble. Reginald Cocks, youngest son of Lord Sommers and Anne his wife, daughter of Reginald Pole, Esq. He was born on the 14th Jan. 1777, and died in this village NOV. loth, 1805. He married Anne, daughter of James Cocks, Esq. by whom he has left one child, Henry Sommers Cocks. Amiable and engaging in his demeanour with an acute and highly adorned understanding, a warm and unusually benevolent heart, and a mind as unsullied as human frailty will allow) he excited the respect and rivetted the affections of all who knew him ; but especially of his own connections, who while they have a sense of feeling most deeply deplore his loss ; consolation can only be found for them in the promises of Holy Scripture.-Ps. xxiv, 3, 4, 5," This monument is by the celebrated artist, Westmacott.

There are some quaint inscriptions in the churchyard.

" Beneath this stone resteth the body of Jonas Symons late of Polglase (now called Woodlands) in this Parish, who departed this life the 17th day of Feb. Anno Domini 1745, aged eighty years.

" Whoe'er doth chance to cast an eye
Upon this bed whereon I lay
Here let him learn his destiny
In this frail life man ne'er can be
Possess'd of true felicity.
Now die to sin that live you may
When you like me are laid in clay."

On the tomb of Mr. Henry Trevascus⁽¹⁾ and his wife is the following, by his own request.

" Vita quasi umbra fugit "
(Life as a shadow flieth).
" Virtus post funera vivet "
(Virtue or truth after death liveth).

On the eastern end of this tomb is a stone inscribed:
"This additional burial ground consecrated June 30th, 1866. The Rev. Edwd. Hoblyn, Vicar.
                       Henry Trevascus
                       M. A. Doble Churchwardens."

On a stone in the Churchyard:
"We have not a moment we can call our own.
"In memory of Thomas James, aged 35 years, who on the evening of the 7th Dec. 1814, on his returning to Flushing from St. Mawes in a boat was shot by a Cus-toms [so divided] house officer and expired a few days after.

" Officious zeal in luckless hour laid wait And wilful sent the murderous ball of fate James to his home which late in health he left Wounded returned-of life is soon bereft."

" This stone is placed above the body of James Moultrie, a veteran officer who was born in Cornwall and fought in the service of Our King. He died at Flushing on the 1st day of Feb. 1800, aged 6o years."

" Sub hoc lapide requiescit Georgius Webbe
En Insula Nevis⁽²⁾ in Ind : Occident
Armiger. Fido suorum desiderio
IV Cal: Decemb : Mortuus est anno dom:
MDIIIXXVJ AEtatis suae LXIII.

" In memory of Catherine, wife of Lieut. Robert Daniell, 30th Regt. also their children viz. Margaret, Eleanor, William, Robert and Edward Alexander, who unhappily perished in the wreck of the ' Queen' Transport on the awful morning of the 14th Jan. 1814. Leaving an unfortunate husband and father to lament their loss to the end of his existence."

A monument:
"To the memory of the warriors, women and children who on their return from the Coast of Spain unhappily perished in the wreck of the " Queen " Transport on Trefusis Point, Jan. 14th, 1814. This stone is erected as a testimony of regret by the inhabitants of this Parish."

" In memory of Joseph Crapp ship wright who died ye 26th of Nov. 1770, aged 43 years
"Alass friend Joseph
His end was almost sudden
As though the mandate came
Express from Heaven
His foot did slip and he did fall
Help, help he cries and that was all."

There are numerous names of the Sulivan family inscribed on a tombstone : amongst them, Norton Sulivan, Lieut. R.N., 1850; Rear-Admiral Thomas Ball Sulivan, 1857. Two other sons of the above were both admirals.

Lieut. Henry Duperier, late 18th Hussars, 1846.

There are also a large number to the Sutton family and to the Schuylers, who were connected with them.

(1) In reference to this tomb I find the following note among some papers of the late Mr. Trevascus, who was very diligent and precise in making memoranda, and to whom I am indebted for many items of interest.
"1,869-70. Mylor Church Restoration.
"In consequence of the New Southern Aisle being built to the Church it approached so near to my wife's grave that it was quite needful her remains should be removed and accordingly they were removed on the 3rd day of August to a new brick walled grave or vault which I caused to be erected in the new burial ground. And on her grave I have caused a Brick vault to be erected for my own poor remains when I quit this mortal life."

(2) St. Kitts, W. Indies.

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