Rev Richard Sutcliffe

Memorial

Juxta situm est corpus Rev Rich. Sutcliffe A. M. Qui A. Æ. LIX. A. D. MDCCLXXXII. A. D. XVI. Kal. Apr. Obit. Per An. XX De Schola Hipperholmiensi. Archididascali Admodum Diligentis. Per An. XXX Minister De Lightcliffe. Haud Infidelis Vico est Functus. Quoad Privatam Vitam. Uxoris Fuit Amantissimus. Amicus Certus. Miseris Beneficus. Denq. Re Vera Christianus. Vidua Tristis.     H. M. S. P. S. F. (Hoc Monumentum Sibi Posterisque Suis Fecit)     Ibidem Contumulator Cinis. Viduæ Ipsius Marthæ Sutcliffe. Quæ Multa Curavit Satis. Nec Ullum Opus Neglexit P. Kal Mar. A. D. 1786, Æ 66 Lubens Decessit

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Near this place lies the body of Rev Richard Sutcliffe A. M. who died at the age of 59 on 17th March 1782 For 20 years, Headmaster of Hipperholme School Always careful. For 30 years, Minister of Lightcliffe. never unfaithful. As assertive in village matters as in his private life. He was a loving husband, a true friend. Kind to the poor. In short, a true Christian.     His sorrowful widow     She raised this monument for herself and her descendants     In the same place are buried the ashes of his widow Martha Sutcliffe who amply took care of many things and did not neglect any duty 28th February 1786, aged 66. Happily departed

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