Cemetery: LONGFORD -  St. John's, Longford Co. Longford, Ireland
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Location: ST. JOHN'S, LONGFORD, Co LONGFORD

Num:    1 Source: APMDI (1911)

Erected
by the clergy
of the Diocese of Ardagh
to record
their love and veneration.
for their late Bishop.
The Honourable and Most Reverend
POWER LE POER TRENCH.
The last Archbishop of Tuam.
who died 26th March 1839.
aged 69 years.
As a Christian Prelate.
he was an honoured instrument
in the promotion
of evangelical religion.
and lived and died.
adorning the doctrine.
of God his Saviour in all things.
In further testimony
of their feeling.
and to transmit his valued memory
to their successors.
they have established an exhibition
in the University of Dublin
called
"The Poer Trench Memorial"
to be given to the son
of an Ardagh clergyman.
who shall have distinguished himself
in the Divinty Class
prior to
the commencements in each year.
The funds for such memorial are vested in
3 per cent. consols. in the joint names of the
Incumbants of Mohill. Clongish and Annaduff.

[On the north wall of the north transept]

Num:    2 Source: APMDI (1911)

MARIA TRACY Died 2 Feb 1832 aged 42 years and her
son WILLIAM, died Oct. 1849 aged 32 years Also her
daughter FRANCES, Died 22 Dec. 1854. aged 27
years.
Erected by her husband PAT TRACY of Longford.

Num:    3 Source: APMDI (1891/1911)

....... ye body of ye Revd. M.
..(STERL)ING Rector of this
(parish for a) space of 33 years
who dyed ye last of Augst 1693
aged 74 years.
And also of HELEN MAXWELL
his only wife who dyed March
ye 2d 1709 in ye 78th year of
her age.
Their 5th son Capt. IOHN STERLING
in testimony of his filial duty and affecton.
causd. this monument to be erected

[In a small garret in the Church - broken into 3
pieces, one of which is missing. Also on the right
side near alter, on south wall]

Num:    4 Source: APMDI (1891)

Ora pro Ani-
ma . JOANNIS
REILLY an
n..... 1629

[On the road near the avenue to Mr. Nugent's house
of Temple Foran, are the remains of an old cross,
with the above in raised letters]

Num:    5 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Lord have mercy on the Soul of
Catharine Walsh
of the Parish of Tamonbarry
who died at Longford on the 17th May 19  (sic)
aged 36 years
This monument is in Testimony
of the virtues of a faithful Servant
May she rest in peace

Num:    6 Source: APMDI (1911)

ROBERT M'CREERY, aged 74 years. Died 15 feb. 1841
Also MARGARET M'CREERY his wife alias LEECHE Died
20 Feb. 1855. aged 66 years. Erected by their
sister
ESTHER LEECHE.

Num:    7 Source: APMDI (1911)

Erected
by the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese.
to the memory of
The Very Rev. RICHARD MURRAY. D.D.
Vicar General.
for twenty years the loved and respected
Dean of Ardagh.
Obiit July 26th 1854. aetatis 77.
The memory of the Just is Blessed
Prov. Chap x verse 7.

[North wall of north transept]

Num:    8 Source: APMDI (1911)

To the memory of
the Rt. Honble. THOMAS LEFROY.
late Lord Chief Justice of Ireland
and for many years M.P.
for the Dublin University
who died 4th May 1869
aged 93 years.
And of
MARY LEFROY
his wife
who died 31st January 1858
aged 84 years.
They walked with God
Their end was peace
They died in faith
looking unto Jesus
Erected by their affectionate
and sorrowing son
ANTHONY LEFROY M.P.

[East wall of north transept]



Num:    9 Source: APMDI (1911)

To the Memory of
Mr. WILLIAM JORDAN,
who, for Forty-eight Years,
faithfully discharged the duties of
Clerk and Schoolmaster of his parish.
The Parishioners and some of his Pupils have
Erected this Monument
to commemorate the virtues of a truly
upright, honest, and humble Christian;
and to express their esteem for him
whom they value when living
and whose death they regret
He died the 3rd of August, 1852,
Aged 72 years.

[N. side of Chancel]

Num:   10 Source: APMDI (1911)

GRACE HARROLD, Died 14 March 1840 aged 17 years.
Also her mother ELIZABETH died 2nd May 1840 aged
57.

Num:   11 Source: APMDI (1911)

Crest:-
Arms :-
Motto:-

Here. under lyeth. interr'd
the: body of: Cap:n. SAMUEL
FORTH of Longford: Esq. who
departed this life Novmbr.
the 19: anno dom 1706.

Num:   12 Source: APMDI (1911)

Crest:-
Arms :-
Motto:-

Here Lyeth the Body of
MARY FORTH, Alias CREICHTOUN,
late wife of SAMUEL FORTH
of Longford Esq who de-
parted this life on Sunday
The 9 day of Feb Anno Dom-
1728 In the 27 year of Her
Age Also the Body of CATHe.
FORTH their daughter who
Died July ye 22 1729 in ye 5th
year of her age Also the
Body of CREICHTOUN FORTH
their son who Died Aug ye 2nd
1729 in the 4th Year of his
Age.

Num:   13 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

This stone & Burial
place Belongs to James
Cummens & his posterity
Here lies the Body of
John Cummens who
died 29th of May 1748
Aged 58
Also his wife Dorathy (sic)
Cummens who died ye
20th of Novembr. 1738
Ag'd 46 Erectd. by their
son Jams. Cummens

Num:   14 Source: APMDI (1911)

PRUDENCE CUMMINS, wife of JOHN CUMMINS Died 9th
July 1780.

Num:   15 Source: APMDI (1911)

JOHN CUMMINS Esqr. Barrister-at-Law, Died 11 July
1831, Aged 74 years.

Num:   16 Source: APMDI (1911)

MICHAEL NUGENT BRADY of Longford. Died 10 Dec.
1825
aged 81 years. Also MARY BRADY, alias MAXWELL his
wife. Died 19 May 1823 aged 52 years

Num:   17 Source: APMDI (1911)

To the Memory of
LIEUTENANT EDWARD DYER
Quarter Master 2nd Dragoon Guards
In which Corps he served
44 years.
and died at Longford Barracks
21st May 1836.
This tablet was erected by his
Brother Officers
as a testimony of their great respect.
aetat. lxiv.

[East side of North transept]

Num:   18 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O God be merciful to the
Soul of Patt. Hopkins late
of Carthronawar who de
parted this Life Ano D 1801
Also his wife Mary Hopks.
alias Cox who departed ye
Life 10th Jan 1787 this stone
was Erectd. by their son Michl.
Hopkins

Num:   19 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Beneath this plot lie intered
the mortal remains of
Henry Waters died 6th April 1835
aged 23 years
Moses Waters died 19th August 1847
aged 38 years
Elizabeth Waters died 2nd March 1851
aged 75 years
Samuel Waters died 16th April 1853
aged 78 years
Margret Fee alias Waters died
14th Decr. 1875 aged 74 years
Even them also which sleep in Jesus
Will God bring with him  Thes. IV. 14

Num:   20 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lieth the body of
Henry Bradly who depd.
this life on the 20th of
December 1891 agd. 45 Yrs.
This Stone was erected
by his Daughter Catherin
Bradly through Filial
affection

Num:   21 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord have mercy on the Soul
of Edward Heoy who died in
the year 1809 aged 71 years
Also his wife Honora Heoy alias
Ford who died 1st Jan. 1826
aged 60 years
Here also Rest the Remains
of Elizabeth daughter of
Isaac and Anne Wakeling
who died 31st March 1844
Aged 18 Years
Also her Father Isaac Wakeling who dept.
this life 24th Feb. 1874 aged 81 years
Erected by their loving son and
daughter Isaac & Anne Wakeling

Num:   22 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord have mercy on
the Soul of Edward Flaherty
who Departed this life
April 17th 1811 aged 47 years
Also his Daughter
Elizabeth Flaherty
who Departed this life
July the 13th 1826 aged 19
Erected by his Sons Patk
and Edward Flaherty

Num:   23 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Lord have mercy on the soul of
Edward M'Keon late of Longford
who departed this life the 4th of
November 1857, Aged 62 Years.
Also his wife
Mary M'Keon alias Dockery,
who departed this life the 30th.
of March 1859 Aged 66 Years

Num:   24 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord have mercy on the Soul of
Gilbert Conroy who depd. this life
Janr. 21st 1863 aged 42 years
And his Father in law Francis
Farrell died 6th Janry. 1846 agd. 56 yrs.
His wife Catherine Farrell alias
Smyth died 21st Janry. 1848 agd. 54 yrs.
Erected by his loving wife Anne
Conry alias Farrell

Num:   25 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
May the Lord have mercy on
the Soul of Mathew
Farrell who Departd. this life
Decembr. the 17th 1795 agd. 62 Years
Also his Son Michl. Died 13th Augt.
1822 Ag.d 36 Years
Erectd. by his son Andrew Farrell
Died 2nd Novr. 1830 Agd. 52 Yrs.

Num:   26 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Pray for the Soul of
Michl. Stanton who
Departd. this Life
the 7th of Janry. 1763
Aged 32 years

Num:   27 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In your charity pray for
the happy repose of the
Soul of Bridget McGovern
alias McDonnell the beloved
Wife of Edward McGovern
of Longford who departed
this life 27th February 1882
aged 46 years
Also her two infant Children
Patrick and Elle McGovern
Erected by her Husband
Edward McGovern

Num:   28 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord
have mercy on the Soul of
Michael McDonnell
who died January 9th 1886
aged 86 years
and also his wife
Ellen McDonnell
who died August 31st 1846
aged 33 years

Num:   29 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Lord have mercy on
the Soul of Henry Bradly
who departed this life
on the 9th of Septr. 1824
Aged 18 Years

Num:   30 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Lord have mercy on the
soul of Catherine Murphy
alias Headuan who dep.d
this life the 19th July 1834
aged 67 years.
Erected by her Husband
Neal Murphy of Derrihara

Num:   31 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord have mercy on
the Soul of
Catharine Bestick who
departed this Life on the 12th
August 1830 aged 21 Years
Erected by her Mother
Anne Bestick

Num:   32 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lieth awaiting
Resurrection of the just
The body of Mary Bes
tick who Departd. this
Life ye 22nd of October
1783 agd. 72  Erectd. by her
Son Francis Bestick
Also his Wife Cathe=
rine Bestick alias
Smith who Departed
this Life March the
18 1785 aged 38 years

Num:   33 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Lord have mercy on the Soul
of Bryan Kean who died
in 1805 aged 70 Years
Also his Wife Martha Kean
who died in 1823 aged 71 Yrs.

Num:   34 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
This Stone is Erected
as a token of Filial
affection to James St
afford who died in
November 1828 by his
Sons Thomas & James
Stafford
May he Rest in Pace

Num:   35 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Erected by Michael Carroll
to the memory
of his Father John Carroll
late of Longford
who died on the 14th day
of July 1832
in the 60th Year of her age
Requieseant in pace

Num:   36 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

To the memory of
Elizabeth Foster late of
Mullolloher who depd. this
life the 14th of october 1842
aged 55 years.
Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord
This stone was erected
as a token of Parental
affection by her son
George Foster

Num:   37 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Lord have mercy on the
Soul of John Shannon
late of Longford who
dep.d this life the 3rd of
October 1821 aged 45 Yrs.
Erected by his Wife
Mary Shannon

Num:   38 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

This Monumt. was Erecd.
By Marks Nowlan to the
Memory of his 3 Childr
Malachy Anne & Thom
Nowlan who departd
This Life April & May
1799 aged 6, 4 & 1 year

Num:   39 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Lord have mercy on the
Soul of Anthony Cahill
late of Longford who
depd. this life the 5th of
August 1843 aged 48 yrs.
Also his son Thomas
depd. May the 24th 1848
aged 18 years
Erected by his loving
Wife Bridget Cahill
alias Hickey

Num:   40 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

This Stone is Erected by
James Feeney of Corteen in
Memory of his beloved Father
Michael Feeney who depd. this
Life 12th August 1844 aged 72 Yrs.
Also his Brother Thomas
depd. 12th August 1849
aged 49 years
Also his Sister Mary depd. 10th
April 1849 aged 25 years
May their Souls Rest in Peace Amen

Num:   41 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Pray for the Soul of
Willm. Ferrall who
died in June
1749 ag'd 72 Yrs.
Erectd. by his son
Terence Ferrall


Num:   42 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord have mercy on the
Soul of William Farrell who
dep.d this life 1st of May 1811
aged 40 Years
Also his Son James who depd.
15th Novr. 1833 aged 30 years

Num:   43 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

God be Mecifull to the Soul
of Hugh Wheelan who de
patd. this Life Octbr. ye 25 1804
agd. 74 Yrs. also his wife Cathrine
Wheelan alias Roddy who
departd. this Life 8th of Septr.
1792 agd. 53 Yrs. also their daugh
ter Margret who departd. thi
Life 28th of April 1798 agd. 32 Yrs.

Num:   44 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord be merciful to the
soul of Catharine Haran
who depd. this life 12th of
March 1797 agd. 15 yrs.
Erectd. by her Mother &
brother Elizabeth &
Danl. Haran

Num:   45 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
God be Merciful to
The Soul of Paul
Roddy who Departd.
this Life August the
21st 1773 Agd 56 Yrs.
Erectd. by his Son John
Roddy

Num:   46 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory of
Charles Read who departed
this life on the 18th of April
in the year of our Lord 1837
Num:   47 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Pray for the Soul
of Elenor Keaton
Alias Farrell who
died the year 1761
Aged 50 yrs. Erectd.
by her Son John
Keaton

Num:   48 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord have mercy on
the soul of James Kelly
senior late of Ballymakeegan
who died 13th Novr. 1848
aged 60 Years
Erected by his loving
wife Alice Kelly as a token
of love for her Husband

Num:   49 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Lord have mercy on the
Soul of James Kelly
who dep.d this life 27th
October 1812 aged 60 Yrs.
Erected by his Wife
Mary Kelly alias Green

Num:   50 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Lord have mercy on the
Soul of Anne Kelly alias
Farrell who dep.d this life
(rest buried)

Num:   51 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Have mercy O Lord on the Soul of
Margaret Kelly alias Corigan
late of Ballymakeegan who departed
this life on the 11th day of November
1849 aged 46 years.
Also her loving Husband Thady
Kelly who departed this life on the 24th
of March 1857 aged 61 years

Num:   52 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord have mercy on the
Soul of Bridget Brackin alias
Donlon who departed this life
January the 13th 1828 aged 37
years
Also her Daughter Anne
Fitzgerald alias Bracken who
died 1st Dec. 1829 aged 26 Years
Erected by her husband
Hugh Bracken

Num:   53 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Have mercy O Lord on the
Soul of James Shevlin
who died on the 25th Aug. 1871
aged 26 years.
Erected by his sorrowing
Brother Michael Shevlin

Num:   54 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

This Stone was erected by
Owen Shevlin of Clonbolt
in memory of his son John
Shevlin who dep.d this life
the 24th Novr. 1832
aged 29 Years.
Requieseant in pace
Also his son Michael
died 8th Nov. 1873
aged 68 years.

Num:   55 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

This Stone is erected by
John McDonogh of Longford
in memory of his Children
Laurence and Catherine
who died Young

Num:   56 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Pray for the soul of Jane
Boyd who Departd. this life
the 6th June 1768 aged 32 Yrs.
Erectd. by her Husband
Thoms. Boyd

Num:   57 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Pray for the Soul of Jane Ferrall
otherwise McHugh who depd.
this life Septr. the 12th 1774 aged
29 years. Also the Soul of
Edward McHugh who depd.
this life Novbr. the 1st 1777 aged
19 years, Erected by his Father
James McHugh

Num:   58 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord have mercy on the
Soul of Elizabeth Hanly
alias White late of Ballyminion
who depd. this life on the 16th
of Nov. 1833 aged 23 Years
may she rest in peace Amen
Erected by her loveing
Husband John Hanly

Num:   59 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Have mercy O Lord on
The Soul of John Fitzgerld.
who Deptd. this life Octbr.
ye 8th 1797 aged 40 yrs
Erectd by his belovd wife
Mary Fitzgerald alias
Higgins

Num:   60 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Have mercy O Lord
on the soul of John Noud late of
Longford who departed this life on
the 7th March 1852 aged 54 years.
Also his beloved wife
Bridget Patience Noud
who departed this life
the 5th of October 1867
aged 63 years

Num:   61 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Eternal rest came unto them O lord
And let perpetual light shine upon them

Pray for the soul of
John McDonnell
Clonbolt
who died 3rd June 1822
aged 56 years
R.I.P.

Burial Place of
Michael McDonnell
Longford

Pray for the soul of
Mrs. Bridget McGovern
who died February 27th
1882 aged 46 years
RIP

[Four sided monument]

Num:   62 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lies the
Body of William
Cannon who Dep
artd. this Life the
6th of march 1761
Aged 14 yrs  Erectd.
by his Fathr. Jams.
Cannon. Also the
Body of Chrisr.
Cannon who died 11th
Nov. 1822 aged 73 Yrs.
& of his wife Anne
(rest buried)

Num:   63 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here sleepeth awaiting
the Resurrection of the Just
the body of Charles Grier
Late of Cooleeny
who Departed this life 7th May 1757 (?)
aged 82 Years
Also the body of his Son Henry Grier
who Departed this life 19th June 1790 (?)
aged 54 years
Also the body of Henry Grier
Grandson of the above named
Charles Grier and by whom this
Stone was erected who departed
this life 20th April 1806
aged 47 Years

By whose son Henry Grier
this Tomb was erected

Num:   64 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord have mercy on the
Soul of John McDonnell
who depd. this life 3rd of
June 1822 aged 56 Yrs.
Erected by his sons James
& Michael McDonnell

Num:   65 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Coat of arms

Charles Armstrong Esqr
died on the 9th of September 1843
This tomb erected by his Widow

(Side)
Erected
A.D.
1844

Num:   66 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lieth the Remains of 3
Once Lovely little boys sons
of the Revd George Keating
of Longford Walter John and
George Graham Keating who
all died in youthly innocence
in the years 1793, 1798 and 1790

Num:   67 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Remember Man thou art
but Dust
This stone was Erectd as a
Memorial to Perpetuate
the Memory of Michael
Woods late of Longford
School/Master he died on
the 8th day of May 1795
and his age was 70 years
He lived regarded and
Died Regreted
By his Death his
Generation Ended
And his Famiely (sic) Extinct

Num:   68 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord have mercy on
the soul of William
Howard who died 6th Sept
1811 aged 68 Yrs
Also his wife Margret Howard
alias Flood who died 21st
October 1826 aged 63 Yrs

Erected by their daugh
ter Margret Stafford

Num:   69 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lieth The Bodies
of John Sam.ell Aaron &
Josua Sons of James & Eliza
beth Carroll Who Departed
This Life Novbr ye 10th 1745
Fides et in Bello Fortis

Num:   70 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

To the memory
of Rebecca Armstrong
wife to Alex.dr Armstrong
of Longford who died
on the 6th of August 1847
Aged 61 years

Num:   71 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory of
David Armstrong late
Farrier of the 6th Enniskillin
Dragoons who depd this life
the 10th of October 1829
aged 47 years

Num:   72 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

To the memory of John McClelan
Esqr who died on the 10th day of
Septr 1839 in the 82nd Year of his
age
Also
To the memory of Isabella his
wife who died October 8th 1840
aged 83 Years
Thanks be to God which giveth
us the victory through our Lord
Jesus Christ  1st Corrinthians 15th
Chapter 5th Verse

Num:   73 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Erected by Isabella Vance
in memory of her beloved son
Joseph Vance who died 23rd
October 1871 aged 33 years
In sure and certain hope of
the Resurection to eternal (sic)
life.

Num:   74 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Be Ye
Also Ready
Sacred to the Memory of
the late Thomas Carroll
of Rosemount in this county
who died
the 28th July 1865
aged 65 years.
His end was peace
Also his Daughter
Catherine Jane who died 3rd
May 1872 aged 21 years

Num:   75 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

This Stone
is erected to the memory
of
Frances Ross alias Davis
who departed this life
5th May 1838 aged 78 years
and of
Travers Ross her husband
who fell asleep in Jesus
9th Novr 1841 aged 71 years
as a
Token of affection & veneration
by
their Grandson
John Ross

Num:   76 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to
the memory of
William Armstrong
late Troop
Sergeant Major in the 9th
Queens Royal lancers
who departed this life
at Prospect House
Longford 14th of November
1860 aged 56.
Here also deposited the Remains
of his wife Elenor Armstrong alias
Ganly who departed this life
on the 2nd of September 1866
aged 53 years
This Tomb is Erected by
his affectionate wife

Num:   77 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lie interred the remains
of Alexander Matthews
of Longford who depart.d
this Life the 21st day of
Dec.r 1829 Aged 44 Years
Also his Son James who dep.d
this life Sep.r the 20th 1844
Aged 32 Years
This Stone was erected by
his loving Wife Margaret
Matthews alias Harford

Num:   78 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lieth the remains of William
Scanlan who dep.d this life 8th Nov.r
1831 aged 46 years
Also his son William Scanlan died March 3rd
1888 aged 62 years
Also the remains of Joseph Scanlan
who dep.d 29th Janr.y 1848 aged 57 yrs
This is Erected by their two Sons
Alx.r and William Scanlan to the
memory of their Parents

Num:   79 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lieth the body of
Luke Scanlan who dep.d
this life 25 of August 1818
Aged 36 Years
This stone was erected by
his loving wife Margaret
Scanlan alias Wilson

Num:   80 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lieth the body of
Thomas Wilson late
Of Ballynagoshen
Who departed this
Life august the 13th 1797
Aged 29 years
Likewise his Brother
Samuel Wilson who
departed this life on
the 18th day of may 1806
in the 51st year of his age

Num:   81 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In this Tomb is deposited the remains of
Thomas SLEMMON of Longford Esq
a faithful example of true piety and (-)
Godliness. He maintained upon Christian
principles for a long series of years the consis
tant ....

Num:   82 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory of
Jane and Margaret Barbor
sisters of the late Thomas and Mary
of the town of Longford who dep.d
the former on the 28th day of
(broken) 1818 and the latter on the 16th of June
(broken) both at an advanced age

Num:   83 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred
to the Memory of Eliza Jane Barbor
the much beloved and lamented
wife of James Barbor of Mossvale
in the County of Longford Esq.r
She died 2nd August 1811
in the 36th Year of her Age
Also
To the Memory of James Barbor
of Mossvale in the County of
Longford Esq.r who departed this
life on Thursday the 14th day
of February 1839
Aged 71 years
Num:   84 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory of
Alexander Shaw who died in the
Lord 12th April 1845 aged 17 years.
(verses)
Also his Mother Mary Shaw
died Febry. 19th 1846
aged 62 years
Erected by Alexander Shaw of
Aughaboy in memory of his son
Also Alxr. who erected this stone
died 5th January 1851 aged 62 years

Num:   85 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Under this Stone
Lies the Remains of
Mrs. Jane Ford
Who died at Summerhill in the
County of Meath on the 19th of
November 1792 Regretted by all
that knew her
Also the remains of her Sister
Mrs. Mary Jones of Longford
who departed this life on the
15th day of December 1817 at the
advanced age of Ninety Years

Num:   86 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lyeth the body of
George Scanlen
Son of William Scanlen
of Longford
he departed this life
29th August 1813
aged 15 Years

Num:   87 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the
Memory of William
Carey who Departd.
this Life July the 15th
1822 Agd. 44 Yrs.
Erectd. by his Father
Thomas Carey

Num:   88 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Beneath this stone
lie interred the Mortal
Remains
of Elizabeth Wife of Wm. Tuchburn
Corporal in the 6th Dragoons
Affliction for a long time She bore
physicians Were in war
till God did please to give her ease
And free her from in her pain (?)
She departed this life 26th January
1821
Aged 35 years
This Tomb was erectd. by her
Affectionate Husband
Wm. Tuchburn

Num:   89 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory of
George Birney
Assistant Commissary General
who departed this life
3 February 1856
aged 76

Num:   90 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Have mercy O Lord on
the Soul of Peter Dunne
died 3rd April 1885
aged 59 years.
Erected by his Loving Wife
Catherine Dunne

Num:   91 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord have mercy
on the Soul of John
Sheridan who Departd.
this Life 5th August
1827 aged 73 Years
Erected by their Son
Patk. Sheridan, Longford

Num:   92 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Lord have mercy on the soul
of Catherine Donnelly alias
Sweeny who depd. this life
4th of June 1819 aged 71 Yrs.
Erected by her sons James
& Christr. Donnelly

Num:   93 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

To the memory of
Henery Levinge Esqr. late of
Carronlebagh son to the late
Sir Richard Levinge Bart. who depd.
this life 3rd May 1838
aged 69 years
Also his wife Mary Levinge who depd.
this life October 1844 aged 70 years
This tomb was erected by their
Sons Henery and John Levinge

Num:   94 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the Memory of
ELIZA
the beloved wife of
William Shaw Esq of Longford
and eldest Daughter of the late
Thomas Slemmon Esq also of Longford
She Fell asleep in Jesus
on the 9th day of March 1860
in the 73rd year of her age
This tomb which encloses her mortal
Remains has been erected by her affectionate
Husband who whilst mourning the loss
of one endeared to him by a long period
53 years of conjugal happiness and all
the virtues which adorn that union.
Sorrow not even as others which have
no hope behoving as Jesus died
and rose again even so them also which
sleep in Jesus will God bring with him
Also the above William Shaw Esq
died 21st Octr. 1863 aged 81 years.

Num:   95 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Jane Harriot Speer
Died 28th March
1828
Aged 6 Months
Erect.d by her Father
James Speer
Longford

Num:   96 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord have mercy on
the soul of Margaret Tuite
alias Corrigan who depd.
this life 5th Novr. 1813 aged
25 years  Also her Son
Barney Tuite depd. this
life 5th Decr. 1823 aged 11 Yrs.
Erected by her Husband
John Tuite

Num:   97 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord be merciful to
the Soul of Mr Thos. Kane
who died the 12th of Decr.
1818 aged 71 Years

Num:   98 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Here Lyeth the Body of
Mary Anne Carr
alias McDonagh Wife to
Ja.s Carr of ye 8th Light
Dragoons Depart.d this life
Decemb.r the 3rd 1796 ag.d 22 y.rs
Erect.d by her Father Ja.s Mc
Donagh

Num:   99 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
O Lord have mercy on the
Soul of Michael Lee late of
Longford who departed
this life 12th of July 1831
aged 68 years
Erected by his loving wife
Elizabeth Lee

Num:  100 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Bridget Keenan Alias
Gallagher A loving Wife
and tender Mother who
departed this Life May ye
22nd 1802 Aged 33 Years
Erected by her Loving
Husband John Keenan

Num:  101 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lieth the body
of John Beatty who
departed this Life Octbr.
ye 8th 1784 aged 36 yrs.
Also his wife Mary
Beatty who departed this
Life Feb.y ye 2d 1785 aged
28 yrs. this Stone erectd.
By his father
Geoarge Beatty (sic)

Num:  102 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In Loving Memory of
William Bond
who died 12th June 1971
aged 74 years
and his sister
Elizabeth Mary
who died 20th April 1973
aged 78 years

Num:  103 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In
Loving Remembrance of
our beloved parents
Ellen Shaw
called home 17th May 1946
and
Samuel William Shaw
called home 22nd Dec. 1946
their daughter
Mary Greer
called home 17th June 1972
Her husband William
called home 17th Oct 1984
aged 75 years
"Forever with the Lord"

Num:  104 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

FEE
In Memory of
John George
1876 - 1940
Thomas Lewis Meares
1875 - 1943
Albert Joseph
1887 - 1957

Num:  105 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In Loving Memory
of John Thompson
Crieve
died 25th June 1925
aged 80 years
also his wife Anne
died 17th March 1925
aged 75 years
We've no abiding city here
and their son John
Died 14th June 1945
aged 54 years
Anne Thompson
died 9th July 1954 aged 75 years

Num:  106 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In Loving Memory
of
Annabella Turner
who died June 21st 1921
aged 63 years
Also her daughter
Mary Evelyn Little
who died August 30th 1939
aged 59
and her husband
Walter Joseph Little
who died december 2nd 1940
aged 72
"Until the day break
and the shadows flee away"
and their daughter
Olive Hannigan
died January 29th 1965

Num:  107 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In Loving Memory
of
Cecil Little
Died 20 April 1992

Num:  108 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In Loving Memory of
Norma Learmonth (nee Little)
28 March 1946 - 25 June 1969
also
Randolf Irwin Little
3 aug. 1951 - 6 June 1978
Daughter and son of
Walter and Mary Little
Rest in Peace

Num:  109 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In Loving Memory of
Jane E Carey
Died Aug. 11th 1890
aged 12 years

Num:  110 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Thy Will
Not mine be done
In Memory of
Robert Williams
who died January 12th 1860
aged 45 years

Num:  111 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lies the Body of Jaine (sic)
Wilson Alias Moffett who
Departd. this life Novr. ye 7th
1784 agd. 58 yrs.  Erectd. by
her Husband William Wilson
of Cluncouse  Also her Daugh
ter Jane Wilson who Depart.d
this Life Decr. ye 5th 1784 agd. 15 yrs.

Num:  112 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lieth the Remains of
Robt. Charters Esqr.
Late of Ballygarrive
who Departed this life
21st Jan.y 1822
Aged 92 Years
This Tomb erected
by his Loving Wife
Mrs Mary Charters

Num:  113 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Francis Fallon died
October the 16th
1801 aged 9 years

Num:  114 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory of
Owen Brenan who died
on the 30th day of September
1829 in the 82nd year
of his age

Num:  115 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

To the memory of
James Lynch who died Oct 22nd
1838 aged 16 years this monument
was erected by his affectionate
Father John Lynch of Longford
Here also lie the remains
of his affectionate Wife
Mary Lynch alias Williams
who died 30th June 1851 aged 58 Yrs.
Also the said John Lynch who
died 9th April 1860 Aged 71 years
And to the memory of
Robert Williams Lynch Son of the
above John Lynch who died at
Drumard Enniskillen
August 17 1871 aged 49 years

Num:  116 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lieth the remains of
James Williams late of Longford
who Departed this Life
6th June 1766 Aged 77 Years
Also his Son Robert Williams
who Departed this Life
22nd Septr. 1821 Aged 65 Years
Also Martha Wife to Robt. Williams
who Departed this life 27th Sept.
1827 Agd. 67 Yrs.
This Tomb was erected by
Samuel Williams as a Greatful (sic)
token of affection to the memory of
his father & Grandfather

Num:  117 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Erected by
Robert Lynch
in Memory of his nephew
Edward Lynch
died 21st April 1868
aged 43 years
Also his eldest son
John Edward
died 17th Feb.y 1855
aged 2« years
And of his youngest son
Albert Edward
Died 23rd May 1868
aged 6 years

Num:  118 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord have mercy on
the Souls of Benjamen (sic)
and Phelix Kennedy who
departed this life on the
19th day of February 1822
Benjn. aged 40 & Phelix
37 Years
This stone erect.d by their
affectionate Brother
Hugh Kennedy

Num:  119 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory of
James Kennedy, of Longford
late Serjeant of the 31st Regt.
of Foot who departed this
Life the 3rd day of Decr. 1819
aged 43 Years
This Stone is erected as
a small token of affection
(rest buried)

Num:  120 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to
The memory of Felix Kennedy
who departed this
life August 10th 1877 aged 54
years
Also his wife Margaret who
died July 1860 aged
46 years  Also their daughter
Bridget who died
May 7th 1867 aged 19 years
RIP
Erected by their loving children
Felix and Maggie Kennedy of
New York

Num:  121 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord have mercy
on the Soul of John Dowd
who died in Decr. 1780
Aged 63 Years
Also his Wife Bridget
Dowd who died in March
1812 aged 80 Years
And their Grandson
John Dowd who died
in May 1826 aged 40 Yrs.
Erectd. by his Father Jno. Dowd

Num:  122 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

God be Merciful to ye
Soul of Roger Ferrall
who died the 6th July
1780 Aged 34 years
This Monument was Erectd.
by his wife Dorothy Ferrall
Alias Cummins

Num:  123 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

O Lord have mercy on
the soul of Dennis
Dowd who depd. this life
July 24th 1836 agd. 66 Yrs.
Erected by his son
John Dowd
Num:  124 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lies
the body of Eliz
abeth McGlough
len Alias Meehn.
Who died in
May 1765 agd
60 Yrs. Erectd. by
her Husbnd. Jams.
McGloughln.

Num:  125 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Lord have mercy on the
Soul of Bridget Cahill
alias Murphy of Longford
who depd. this life 21st of
Febr. 1837 aged 33 years
Erected by her son
James Cahill as a token
of affection

Num:  126 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory of John Jones
late Barrack Serjeant who died at
Longford Barracks (-) March 1857
aged 73 Years.
Also his Daughter Mary Jones who
died 30th May 1857 aged 45 years
Erected by his Wife Mary Jones

Num:  127 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IN
Affectionate Remembrance of
WALTER
son of James and Sarah Ann Cooper
Who Died at Longford Ireland
January 6th 1868
Aged 7 Years
Suffer Little Children to come unto me
and forbid them not for of such is the
Kingdom of heaven

Num:  128 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred to the memory
of
Farrier Major Samuel Boon
8th Hussars
who died at Longford 18th
January 1875 aged 37 years
Also his Infant Son
Samuel who died at
Longford 1st June 1872
aged 2 yrs and 7 Mo.

Num:  129 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In
Affectionate remembrance
of
ROBERT CHARLES
son of
Joseph & Margaret Baker
who died 3rd of March 1870
aged 2 years & 4 months
Suffer little children to come
unto me and forbid them not for
of such is the kingdom of heaven

Num:  130 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lie the mortal remains of
Marianne Fleming otherwise Duke
The dearly beloved wife of
The Reverend John Fleming
Curate of Clogh in the Diocese of Clogher
She departed this life 27th October 1866
aged 46 years
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see
God
The blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us
from all sin

Num:  131 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred
to
The Memory of
Mary Russell,
widow of the late
Malcolm Russell
who departed this life
at Longford 17th Feby. 1879,
aged 63 years
Safe in the arms of Jesus

Num:  132 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Thy Will be Done
In
Memory of
Charlotte
infant daughter of
William & Mary Josephine Sullivan
Born 12th July 1873
Died 5th Sep. 1873

Num:  133 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred
to the Memory
of
James Taylor late
Farrier Major of the
9th or Queens Royal Lancers
who died at Longford
6th October 1833 aged 39 years
As a tribute of Esteem & Respect
for their Comrade
The Non commissioned Officers
of the Regiment
Erected this Tomb

Num:  134 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here lieth the Remains of
William Cochran
Late of Longford
Who departed this Life
the 5th April 1837
Aged 64 Years
This Tomb was erected by
his affectionate wife
ALICIA COCHRAN
who survived her Husband nearly
14 years. She died on 21st November
1850 aged 71 and was who laid beneath
This Tomb by the hand of affection

Num:  135 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In memory of
Frederick James
beloved son of
Capt. Hodgins
18th Hussars
Died 19th Feb. 1883
aged 2 yrs 5 months

Num:  136 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Sacred
To the Memory of
MATILDA
wife of
Major H.O. Currie
Paymaster 19th Hussars
Daughter of the late
J.E. Gumbleton Esqre
Fort William Co. Waterford
who died 8th May 1877
She is not dead but sleepeth
Luke VIII. 52.
Until the day Dawn and
shadows flee away
11. Cant. 17.

Num:  137 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

In a vault beneath this stone
lie the remains of
Amy the beloved wife of
C. Newenham Kelly C.E.
Born 4th January 1857
Died 8th July 1883
Also their child Henry
Born 29th November 1877
Died 2nd February 1879
and of his son
Richard Kelly M.D. T.C.D.
who died 3rd November 1918
aged 42 years
Interred in Egerson Cemetery
near Huddersfield
Also the above named
C. Newenham Kelly, M.A.L.C.E. T.C.D.
who died 23rd January 1922
aged 75 years.

Num:  138 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

This Stone is erected by
JOHN CLARKE of Longford
in memory of his Daughter
Catherine who departed
this life 10th December 1829
aged 22 Years
Also his Daughter Maria who
dep.d this life 17th May 1832
aged 20 Years
Also his daughter Elizabeth
Ferrall who dep.d this life 12th
Novr. 1832 aged 27 Years
Requieseant in pace. Amen

Num:  139 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

Here Lyeth the Body of
John Reynell he departed
this Life the 10th of April 1803
aged 29 years
Also his Daughter Ann
She died in March 1799 aged
11 Months
Erected by his Widow
Mary Reynell alias Bradshaw
Num:  140 Source: SIMON DE MONTFORT (1996)

IHS
Lord have mercy on the Soul
of Ambrose McCoy who depd.
this life 19th May 1836 aged 45
Years. Also four of his Children
Mary Anne, Catherine Francis
and Peter
Erected by his wife
Anne McCoy alias Moore

Num:  141 Source: LONGFORD JOURNAL (1867/11/09)

To the memory of
The Rev. John LePoer Trench, A.M.
Rector of Temple-Michael,
who for a period of twenty-seven years with
faithfulness,
earnestness, and affection, preached the Gospel in
this
Church, and laboured unremittingly in the parish.
This Tablet was erected by the Members of the
Congre-
gation, and some attached Friends as a token of
their
esteem and regard. He died in Edinburgh, the 29th
September, 1866, aged 64 years.
"The righteous shall be in everlasting
remembrance" - Ps CXII, 6.










*APMDI = Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of
the Dead in Ireland