Jeffreyes Monument, Clifton upon Teme (1)The Inscription reads:
Here lieth the body of
Jane / the Daughter of William BLOOME of Altofts in the County of York Gent. Who dyd ye 20th of March 1718. She was Cosen & Heir Adopted, to Henry JEFFREYES of Home Castle Esq. Married with Edward 3d, son of Sr. Francis WINNINGTON, of Stanford Court, Pursuant to ye Will of the said Henry JEFFREYES, They took upon them his Surname; had Issue,
Edward JEFFREYES Esqe. Who was Eminent in the Law, Beloved by all that knew Him, and Adored by such as He Honoured with his Friendship. Died July 20th Anno Domini 1726 The guide leaflet says the monument is by Thomas WHITE, a pupil of Grinling GIBBONS, and also comments on the fact that the youngest child apparently died some time before he was born! (Information provided by Rosemary Lockie)
Image contributed by Rosemary Lockie on 24th July 2008.
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