Memorial to John Batley

Halifax Parish Church

Near this place is Interred the Body of John Batley, late of this Town, Salter:     A Man Just in his Dealings, Exemplary in his Life and Conversation, A Kind and Affectionate Husband, A Tender and Indulgent Parent, A Pious and Sincere Christian, He finish his Life, Hoping for A happy Immortality.     To his Memory, SUSANNAH, his Widow, caused this Monument to be Erected.     He departed ye 28th day of July, 1717, Aged 66 Years and one day     In the same Place Lieth the body of THOMAS, eldest son of ye said JOHN BATLEY, who departed this Life the 28th day of March 1702, aged 19 Years, 7 weeks and two days