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At the Greyfriers Burying Ground, Perth, Scotland.

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Patrick Gow (Gou) was Deacon of the Hammermen of Perth for the years 1676-78 and 1680-85.

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Alexander McLeod of Inverness

Alexander McLeod as a silversmith has been subject of correspondence in the Forum Scottish Hallmarks section where his activities in that trade have been recorded from 1816-1859.
Information from various web sites fills in further detail from 1841.
The headstone on his grave which is situated in Chapel Yard Cemetary Inverness shows McLeod (spelt Macleod on the inscription) died on 14th December 1870 and had been a jeweller.
The Scottish Census of 1841 shows McLeod gave his age as 50 years born Invernesshire, a jeweller at Bridge Street Inverness
The 1851 Census shows him at 61 High Street Inverness aged 62 years, born Invernesshire, a watchmaker.
The 1861 Census shows him at 10 Shore Street Inverness aged 73 years, born in Skye (Isle of) Invernesshire, again a jeweller.
It therefore seems he was born between 1788 and 1791. Whether he continued to produce his own silverwares as a jeweller or watchmaker isn't known.

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At Calcutta

Hic Sepultus Jacet HIPPOLITUS POIGNAND
Natus dic 29 Augusti, Anno Domini 1761
Obiit dic 19 Maii, 1805
Ad lemtatem quam erga uxorem,
Ad amorem quam ergoa liberos,
Ad liberalitatem quam erga socios
Ad urbanitatem quam erga omnes
Ille habuit, nihit potest accedere.
Hoc mavmor wor multum moerens.
Posuit die Junii 9 Anno Domini
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At St. Dunstans-in-the-West:

To the right of the vestry door an old altar-tomb and recess, with quatrefoils, &c. and on it a tablet of white marble, inscribed:

" To the memory of Richard Pierfon, citizen and goldsmith, 1718, aged 70; and Ruth, his wife, 1720, aged 71. Also Edward Pierfon, their son, 1728, aged 41; and two of their grandchildren, Mary and Richard, 1713 and 1714; and Elizabeth Piersfon, wife of Edward, 1731, aged 52."

Richard Pierson was recorded by Heal as working at the 'Acorn', over against the Temple, next door to the Queen's Head tavern (Fleet Street), from 1672-1712.

Edward Pierson was recorded by Heal as working at the 'Acorn', St Dunstan's-in-the-West (Fleet Street), 1718-1731.


On the East end of the chancel, a tablet:

" To the memory of James Chambers, efq. citizen and goldsmith, formerly an eminent banker of this parish, who fined for sheriff of London anno 1730.

" A man courteous to his neighbours, hearty to his friends, and singularly just to every body; very beneficent to his relations, to whom he parted with upwards of 20,000l. in his life-time. Obiit Sept. 27, 1733, aged 68 years.


" In the fame vault lyes also interred his nephew, Abraham Chambers, fen. citizen and goldsmith. A man every way valuable in life ; a loving husband, a tender father, and a sincere friend. Obiit May 9, 1733, æt. 51.

" To the memory of whom, in a grateful acknowledgement, this monument was erected by their sole executor, Abraham Chambers."


James Chambers was recorded by Heal as working at the 'Three Squirrels', over against St Dunstan's Church, Fleet Street, c.1680-1714.

Abraham Chambers (the executor) was recorded by Heal as working at the 'Falcon', Fleet Street, 1733-1756. He is perhaps to be identified with Abraham Chambers, who worked at the same address and was killed by highwaymen in 1693.

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At St. Martin's Church, Leicester.

Here lieth buried the bodye of Robert Orpwood, citizen and goldsmith of London, born in Abingdon in the county of Berks. He departed this life the 24th day of August in Anno Domini 1609. He did marry with Elizabeth Heyricke, daughter of Robert Heyricke of this parish, and one of the Aldermen of this incorporation.

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At Bansted Church, Surrey.

Here lyeth interred ye body of Ruth Brett, the late wife of George Brett, citizen and goldsmith of London ; and daughter of Mr. Edward Lambert of this parish. Shee departed this lyfe the sixt day of November, a' D. 1647.

Behold the Mirrour of her Sex and Kind,
Nature adorn'd her Frame, Virtue her Mind;
Yet could they not retain her wasting breath,
Nor free her from the fatall stroke of Death ;
Her time is spent, the splendid Sunn is sett,
In whose bright Spirit all the Graces met;
What good so'ere in womankind was found,
In this good Woman richly did abound :
Faith, Hope, and Charity her actions blest;
Each in her Soule was a most welcome guest.
Life wrought her Death, but Death to her brought Life,
Such was the fate of this rare virtuous Wife.


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HEMPHREY WESTWOOD

At Tottenham High Cross Church.

On a stone slab in the middle aisle is the following inscription :–

Here lieth the boddyes of Hemphrey Westwood, citizen and goldsmith of London, and Anne his wife, who left behinde them five children; two sonnes, Humphry and Julius, and three daughters, Elizabeth, Anne, and Sarai. He dyed the 6th of March 1662, aetatis suae 62.
At the corner of the stone are four shields, with the arms of the Goldsmith's Company, Westwood single, and impaling Bainbridge and Bainbridge in a lozenge. He married Anne, daughter of Robert Bainbridge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. His eldest daughter married Tobias Massie of London, gentleman.


Source: The history and antiquities of the parish of Tottenham High Cross, in the county of Middlesex: comprising an account of the manors, the church, and other miscellaneous matter: to which is added, an appendix, containing the late Henry lord Coleraine's History of Tottenham ... and the Rev. W. Bedwell's Brief history of Tottenham, first printed in 1631, with the antient poem of The tournament of Tottenham, with a glossary; selected from eminent authors and authentic documents. - William Robinson - 1818

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JEROME CHURCHEY

At Hampstead Churchyard:

Here lieth interred the Body of Mr. Jerome Churchey, late of LONDON, Goldsmith, who departed this Life the 13th of March, 1717. Aged 48 Years.

Source: A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, Borough of Southwark, and Parts Adjacent. - John Stow and John Mottley - 1735

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CHRISTOPHER HARINGTON

At St. Martin, Coney Street, York.

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Small half effigy, 8 1/2 " in height, inscription plate 15 1/2" x 3 1/2", and shield of arms 4" x 4", partly engraved on the inscription plate. The brass lies on the floor of the north aisle, and is now much worn and dented. It is certainly the work of a local engraver, and may possibly have been made in the goldsmith's own workshop. The figure shows a man with short curly hair, probably bearded, but this is effaced, wearing a ruff, doublet, and overgown with long false sleeves.

Inscription below: Here lieth the body of Christopher Harington of this Citie Goldsmith, who deceased AD. 1614

Source: The Yorkshire Archaeological Journal - Volume 18 - 1905

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CHRISTOPHER HARRINGTON

Page 460 of Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks of England Scotland & Ireland edited by Ian Pickford provides a little more detail.
Christopher Harrington was made free in 1595 and three examples of his work are mentioned: a small cup dated 1598, a seal top spoon of 1604 and a cup on a baluster stem of 1611.
His maker's mark comprised CH in a shield shape with an unidentifiable motif below the initials.

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CHRISTOPHER HARINGTON

Christopher Harington died on the 14th November 1614, he was the son of Anthony Harington, a Tailor, and was Free by patrimony in 1596.

He was the father of Robert Harrington, Goldsmith, who was Free by patrimony in 1617, and of Thomas Harrington, Goldsmith, who was Free by patrimony in 1625.

His widow, Alice, was buried on the 12th August 1649 at St. Martin, Coney Street, York.

Source: Directory of York Goldsmiths, Silversmiths & Associated Craftsmen - Hugh Murray - 1998

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GEORGE ROUTLEIGH

George Routleigh was a watchmaker working in nearby Launceston, he died on the 14th November 1802, he is buried in the churchyard at Lydford, Devon.

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The inscription on his gravestone, which is now stored inside the church, states:

Here lies in horizontal position, The Outsize case of
GEORGE ROUTLEIGH, Watchmaker
Whose abilities in that line were an honour To his profession
Integrity was the mainspring, And prudence the regulator
Of all the actions of his life. Human, generous and liberal
His hand never stopped Till he had relieved distress.
So much regulated were his motions That he never went wrong
Except when set agoing By people Who did not know his key.
Even then he was easily Set right again.
He had the art of disposing his time So well
That his hours glided away In one continual round
Of pleasure and delight Till and unlucky minute put a period to
His existence. He departed this life
Nov 14 1802
Aged 57
Wound up In hopes of being taken in hand
By his Maker And of being thoroughly cleaned, repaired
And set-going In the world to come.


Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers has his name as George Routledge.

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CHARLES JAMESON

At the Chapel Yard Burying Ground, Inverness:

'Charles JAMESON late goldsmith, Inverness, died 8th April 1829; and his spouse Jean JAMESON died 10 May 1838; also their granddaughter Catherine J. Smith, youngest daughter of Mr James Smith, bookseller, Inverness who died 9th Dec 1857 aged 20 years.'

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CLAVEL JESSON

At Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin:

Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM JESSON who departed this life 3rd of October 1852, aged 35 years
his grandfather ANTHONY CLAVEL who departed this life 22nd of January 1855, aged 88 years
MARIA JANE JESSON daughter of the above
ANTHONY CLAVEL who departed this life 17th June 1874, aged 83 years
also her daughter JANE MARIA JESSON who departed this life 10th Jany 1890, aged 76 years |
also her son CLAVEL JESSON who departed this life 14th January 1893 aged 71 years
also her son JAMES JESSON who departed this life 13th May 1897 aged 70 years


Further detail of Clavel Jesson can be found at: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 38&t=18350 (page 10)

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ALEXANDER REID

At the parish of Oyne, Aberdeenshire:

Erected in memory of Alexander Reid, merchant,
Edinburgh, fifth son of the late John
Reid, farmer, Pitmedden, died 1846. aged 67.
Also of his eldest son, John Reid. silk mercer,
died 1841, aged 36 ; and his second son, Alex.
Reid, jeweller, died 1836, aged 28.
And his
daughter, Marion Reid, died 1850, aged 46
years.
Erected by James, his youngest son.


Source: Aberdeenshire Epitaphs and Inscriptions : with historical, biographical, genealogical, and antiquarian notes - John A. Henderson - 1907

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ROBERT THOM

On a small obelisk in St. Cuthbert's Churchyard, Edinburgh:

On base:

Burying ground of Robert Thom, Jeweller, Edinburgh

On obelisk:

In memory of Janet Thom, born 16th April 1829, died 25th April
1871; and of James C. Thom, born 2nd April 1873, died 8th
December 1877, also his wife, Isabella C. Sanderson, died 7th
December 1895, aged 52 years; and the said Robert Thom, died
1st January 1902, aged 67 years.



Robert Thom is recorded as a Working Jeweller of 16, Charlotte Place, Edinburgh, in The New Edinburgh, Leith and County Directory of 1867.

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SAMUEL BARRINGTON

An inscription recorded from the tomb of the Clockmaker, Samuel Barrington, in a churchyard in Limerick:

Here lieth little Samuel Barrington,
That great winder, maker, taker,
Of famous Citie Clocks, and chime maker.
He made his own time go early and later,
But now he's returned to God his Creator.
Ye 19th November then he ceased to be,
And to his memory this here is placed
By his son Ben. A.D., 1724.


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ALBERT A. LE BAS - MARGARET FYLAN

An unusual joint headstone at Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin for the Assay Master, Albert A. Le Bas, and his Deputy, Margaret Fylan:

In Loving Memory of
ALBERT A. LeBAS
late Assay Master 1905 - 1941
who fell asleep on the 9th April 1941
also his wife
HENRIETTA
died 18th April 1956.
"Always remembered"
and
MARGARET FYLAN
27th April 1969.
"Thy will be done"


See also: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... as#p136806

and: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... an#p136831

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WILLIAM CROSS - JAMES CROSS - JOHN CARRUTHERS (PARTNERS IN THE FIRM OF CROSS & CARRUTHERS)

At Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh:

‘SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF / WILLIAM CROSS / FOR 43 YEARS OF THE FIRM OF / CROSS & CARRUTHERS / JEWELLLERS ETC, HANNOVER STREET, / AND FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS / OF HIS LIFE ASSAY MASTER / TO THE INCORPORATION OF GOLDSMITHS / WHO DIED ON THE 26th JUNE 1880 / IN THE 79th YEAR OF HIS AGE.

ALSO / TO THE MEMORY / OF / JAMES / HIS ELDEST SON / JUNIOR PARTNER IN THE ABOVE FIRM / WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1869 / AGED 42 YEARS.’


Reverse:

‘ALSO / IN REMEMBRANCE OF / JOHN CARRUTHERS / PARTNER TO THE AFORESAID / WILLIAM & JAMES CROSS / WHO DIED 2 FEB, 1870, / AGED 68 YEARS / AND LIES / BURIED 6 FEET FROM THIS STONE .’

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