The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Widdrington, Northumberland.
The War Memorial, Commonwealth War Graves and Monumental Inscriptions.

The burial place of H.J. and M.S. Annett of Widdrington. Ellen Sadler their daughter, died 14^th December 1859 aged 6 years. Yes thou art gone and saints thy welcome sing, thy youthful sprit soars on angels wing. Our dark affection could have wish’d thy stay, but god almighty call’d his child away. Margaret Sharp, wife of the above H.J. Annett, died Dec 30^th 1892, aged 73 years. “Himself hath done it” Henry Jacob Annett, died Aug. 6^th 1895 in his 77^th year. “At rest” Elizabeth Mary their daughter, died Feb 15^th 1917 aged 66 years.

In memoriam of the Reverend Simpson Brown Maughan, Vicar of this parish, died August 8 1869 aged 62 years. Isabel Maughan his mother died March 14 1864 aged 78 years. Dorothy Maughan his widow died Nov 11 1877 aged 64 years.

In Memory of Edward Henderson of  Creswell who died January 16^th 1854 aged 69 years. Also of Mary his beloved wife who died at Anick House Hexham May 14^th 1876 aged 91 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the lord.

Here lies the body of M^? Elizabeth Trew Obitt March 30^th 1843, Etat 98 Years

In affectionate remembrance of George Spowart the dearly beloved son of George & Isabel Spowart, who was killed by a fall of stone at Widdrington Colliery Nov. 5^th 1898 aged 23 years.

In Affectionate remembrance of Eliza Carlton, daughter of John & Annie Carlton who departed this life at Widdrington April 4^th 1895 aged 14 years 10 months. The above John Carlton who died at Houndalee May 4 1919, in his 70^th year. Jane Callon who died at Widdrington Colliery Jan 11^th 1884 aged 73 years. The above Annie Carlton who died at Houndalee Jan 23 1918 aged 69 years.

Robert Fairbairn the beloved son of William & Elizabeth Isabella Buddle who died at Widdrington Station on the 19^th day of September 1887 aged 6 years and 10 months. The above Elizabeth Isabella, the beloved wife of William Buddle who died at Widdrington Station April 29^th 1898 aged 44 years. The above William Buddle who died at Kenton 20^th Oct 194? Aged 88 years.

In affectionate remembrance of Thomas the beloved son of Joseph and Ann Guttridge who died at Widdrington Station on the 20^th of June 1887 aged 22 years. Also Jane their beloved daughter and wife of Anthony Robertson who died ay Quarry House Cresswell on the 29^th of July 1888 aged 25 years. Also Joseph Robson beloved son of the above who died at Widdrington Station on the 25^th of December 1887 aged 1 year and 5 months . Also Ann, the beloved wife of Joseph Guttridge, who died Sep^br  20^th 1896, aged 67 years. Also the above Joseph Guttridge who died April 4^th 1901 aged 76 years.

In loving memory of Charles William, the Beloved husband of Sarah Mavin, who died at Ferneybeds from injuries received at Stobswood Colliery May 29^th 1930 aged 55 years. Pte John Mavin, NF, MGC, their son, was killed in France March 22^nd 1918 aged 21 years.

Eleanor, eldest daughter of Robert and Mary Urpeth of Widdrington, who died March 9 1862 aged 19 years. “Weep not she is not dead but sleepeth”

In affectionate remembrance of William Hindmarsh, who died at Widdrington Colliery Nov 19^th 1882 aged 59 years. Margaret his daughter died Jan 19^th 1892 aged 30 years. William Hindmarsh his grandson died May 3^rd 1893 aged 12 years. Walter his son died Jan 10^th 1895 aged 26 years. Jane wife of the above, died Aug 5^th 1905 aged 78 years. Thomas their son died Jan 23^rd 1919 aged 66 years, interred at Ulgham.

In Memory of  Matthew Forster, who died September 30^th 1852 aged ?9 years. Also William son of the above who was lost in Molmain River, East Indies, August 14^th 1844 aged 22 years. Also of Margaret his wife who died …. …. 1862 aged 72 years. Also of Robert Frances English their son in law who died at …. ….. December 26^th 1860 aged …. years. Also their ….. ….,  son of R.F. English…..Frank Robert …… also Mary……. [plaster cover of stone disintegrating]

In memory of John Brown who died at Widdrington West Stead, December 26^th 1842 aged 72 years. George son of the above died June 16^th 1828 aged 2 months. Anthony son of the above died May 1^st 1870 aged 51 years. Alice wife of the above  who died at Third House, March 24^th 1874 aged 81 years. Robert their son died Dec 25^th 1881 aged 60 years. John Brown son of the above Robert Brown, who lost his life at Widdrington Colliery by an accident May 12^th 1884 aged 38 years. Alice granddaughter of the above Robert Brown, died June 8^th 1884 Aged 15 years. Isabell, wife of the above Robert Brown died at Craster West Farm Nov 14^th 1905 aged 93 years. Ralph Brown did May 2^nd 1914 aged 78 years.

In Memory of Jacob Wilkinson son of Jacob and Elizabeth Wilkinson of Widdrington who departed this life December 7^th 1786 [or 1780?] aged 16 years. Mary Wilkinson daughter of Anthony and Mary Wilkinson of Widdrington died June the 5^th …..aged….Years.  Jacob Wilkinson husband…the above Elizabeth Wilkinson died March 20……aged 74 years. Also Elizabeth wife of the above Jacob Wilkinson of Widdrington who died Sept…18?7 aged 78 years. Elizabeth wife of Henry Hall? Of Linemouth daughter of A…M…Wilkinson of Widdrington died J……….

In Memory of Edward the beloved husband of Margaret Stevenson, who died Nov 19 1903 aged 30 years (of Widdrington Colliery) Also of George Edward Stevenson beloved son of the above who was killed in action in France Dec 23 1917 aged 24 years. Buried at Zillebeke South East of Ypres. Deeply Mourned

In Loving memory of Walter Spillman Wickenden 6½ years Vicar of Widdrington, born Jan 14^th 1885, died Jan18th 1956. “In thy presence is fullness of joy” Psalm 16 v 11

Robert the dearly beloved son of John & Isabella Burns of Widdrington Colliery who died July 29^th 1881 aged 24 years. John Burns died Aug .. … 1886 aged … … years. Isabella wife of the above John Burns who died at Widdrington Colliery Nov 8^th 18?? Aged 74 years

In Memory of William Taylor of Druridge who departed this life April 15^th 1779 [or 1789?] aged 88 years. Eleanor wife of the Above William Taylor departed this life March 31^st 1761 aged 70 years interr’d in the body of the church. Likewise in memory of William Taylor junior, who departed this life September 18^th 1764 aged 34 years also interr’d  in the body of the church. Elizabeth wife of the above William…

Robert Scott, who died at Elyhaugh Aug 2^nd 1889 aged 59 years. Mary Ann his wife who died at Druridge June 22^nd 1866 aged 41 years. Elizabeth, beloved daughter of the above died at Bedlington Glebe May 17^th 1903 aged 46 years. Isabella their beloved daughter died at West Hartford Aug 14^th 1905 aged 52 years.

In loving memory of Joseph, the beloved husband of Elizabeth French, who died at Widdrington Colliery, Oct 10 1901 aged 44 years. Also of their children Margaret & Joseph, who died in infancy. And of the Above Elizabeth French, who died June 27 1934 aged 71 years.

George Hall, who died at Widdrington Colliery, Nov 22^nd 1872 aged 65 years. John Hall son of the Above who lost his life at Chevington Station Sep 12^th 1874 aged 27 years. We cannot lord thy purpose see, but all is well that’s done by thee. Camilla Hall wife of the above who died at Ashington Colliery April 27^th 1887 aged 73 years.

Sacred to the memory of  Thomas Storrie, the beloved husband of Catherine Storrie, Accidentally killed at Widdrington Station on December 28^th 1931.

In Memory of Francis Joice, who died at Widdrington Colliery Nov 6^th 1884, Aged 79 years. Elleanor, his wife died April 6^th 1889, aged 83 years. Agnes, wife of Francis Joice, son of the above died Jan 20^th 1879 aged 27 years. Agnes their daughter died March 21^st 1878 aged 10 months. Francis, their son died Feb 22^nd 1879 aged 3 months. Frank Foggo their grandson died 26^th Jan 1960, aged 79 years. Magdalene (Dilly) died 6^th May 1975 aged 79 years.

In remembrance of Moses Taylor, who died April 10^th 1868 aged 68 years. Interred at Gateshead. Jane, wife of the above died Nov 5^th 1877 aged 81 years. Annie the beloved daughter of John & Ann Taylor of Widdrington who died Aug 2^nd 1880 aged 4½ years. Thy will be done.  The above Ann Taylor, who died Nov. 6^th 1907 aged 69 years. The above John Taylor who died July 25^th 1923 aged 94 years.

In memory of Edward Cuthbert, who died died at Houndalee, August 11^th 1862 aged 32 years. Ann, wife of the above who died at Earsdon-Hill Nov 4^th 1892 aged 59 years.

In affectionate remembrance of George Gibson, who died at Widdrington Colliery Dec 1^st 1871 aged 55 years. Catherine his daughter died June 11^th 1852 aged 7 years. Ann Gibson, wife of the above George died March 13^th 1876 aged 57 years. Ellen daughter of the above who died Dec 28^th 1881 aged 21 years. John son of the above who died Sept ?8^th 1882 aged 30 years.

Eleanor, wife of Vincent Proctor died Oct …. 1838  aged ….. years.

In loving memory of Reginald, beloved husband of Mary Ann Campbell, of Linton, who died April 9 1903, aged 40 years.

Sacred to the memory of John, son of Andrew and Margaret Calder of Widdrington who died Nov 21^st 1867 aged 11 years 9 months. [verse] The above Andrew Calder who died Jan 27 1878 aged 65 years. Margaret his wife died Oct 11 1895 aged 78 years.

In affectionate remembrance of  Edward Storey, who died at Choppington Guide Post, March 31^st 1872, aged 33 years, interred at Bedlington, also Elizabeth, the beloved & only child of Isabel, and the above Edward Story, who died at Togston Barns, Aug 11^th 1879 aged 10 years and 9 months.

In memory of Alice, wife of John Black and daughter of Henry and Ellen Humble of Widdrington, who died January 18^th 1863 aged 30 years. The above Ellen Humble died December 28^th 1877, aged 76 years. Henry Humble died July 21^st 1887 aged 85 years. Ellen their daughter died April 26^th 1899 aged 68 years

Mary, the beloved wife of  Thos. A. Marsh, who died June 16^th 1859 aged 23 years. Thos. George son of the above who died May 1^st 185? Age 7 months

Sacred to the memory of John, son of John & Ruth Willis who died at Ellington Moor, Oct 23 1839 aged 10 years.

In loving memory of William Hendry died April 5^th 1872, aged 64 years. Margaret, his wife died Nov 25^th 1893, aged 72 years. John, their son died June 22^nd 1877, aged 24 years. Margaret their daughter died June 5^th 1937, aged 79 years.

In memory of Margaret, wife of John Wood, daughter of David and Elizabeth Gibson of Cresswell, died July 10^th  1853 aged 32. Elizabeth Gibson, mother of the above Margaret Wood died Oct 11^th 1861 aged 72 years. The above David Gibson died Dec 5^th 1868 aged 77 years.

In loving memory of John Annett died Jan 9^th 1892 aged 74 years. Ann his wife, died May 17^th 1895, aged 67. Jacob William Annett, Brother of above died Nov. 18^th 1911 aged 80 years. Elizabeth Mary his wife died Sept 11 1915 aged 66 years

Erected in memory of Thomas Joseph Mather, Hemscott-hill, who died Sept. 30 1862 aged 23 years. Barbara Elisabeth, Daughter of the above died Sept 25th 1862 aged 3 years. Mary Isabella daughter of the above Oct 6^th 1862 aged 1 year. Also Elizabeth his wife interred at Warkworth. Also Thomas Joseph, their son, interred at Warkworth. Also George their son who died April 20^th 1925 aged 70 years, interred at Gateshead.

In loving memory of Isabella the beloved wife of George Ogilvie, who died at Hirst, Feb 27 1904, aged 57 years. Also of their children Mary Ann, died Dec 2 1874 aged 3 months. Jane, died March 3 1878 aged 2 years and are interred at Bothal. John died Dec 1 1880 aged 2 years.

Erected in memory of Robert Muras of Widdrington, who died Sep. 17^th 1851, aged 83 years. Sarah, his wife died Dec. 28^th 1850, aged 77 years. Sarah Muras daughter of John & Mary Muras who died July 28^th 1850, aged 3½ years. Sarah Christina, their daughter, died Jan 12^th 1874 aged 24 years. John George their son was drowned in Middle River, Stockton States, California, March 20^th 1878 aged 25 years. The above Mary Muras who died Feb 20^th 1896 aged 74 years. John George Muras her beloved husband died June 30^th 1899 aged 80 years.

[carved on the back of this stone]:- Christina Muras, daughter of Robert & Sarah Muras, died Aug 24^th 1898 aged 81 years.

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Sacred to the memory of Margaret, wife of William Nesbit of Longbenton Farmer who departed this life December the 12 1851 aged 61 years. John Straker of Chibburn, brother of the above Margaret Nesbit died Feb 2^nd 1876 aged 81 years. Eleanor Wallace Straker, sister of the above, died at Kensington, April 7^th 1884 aged 83 years, and was buried at Nunhead London. John elder son of the above Margaret Nesbit died Dec 2^nd 1913, aged 31 years. Interred in Jesmond Cemetery Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

In affectionate remembrance of the beloved children of George & Isabella Watson, of Widdrington. Robert, Died June 9^th 1867, aged 8 months. Elizabeth died Aug 1^st 1883 aged 9 years & 6 months. Ann died Aug 16^th 1883, aged 15 years & 6 months.  Annie Lizzie, their granddaughter died June 21^st 1894 aged 3 years. The above Isabella Watson died Nov 1^st 1904 aged 64 years. Also Margaret their Daughter died June 13^th 1959, aged 89 years.

In affectionate remembrance of Isabella Potts, who died at Maidens Hall, May 1^st 1874 aged 77 years. My flesh shall rest in hope. Also of William Potts, who died at Widdrington-North-Steads, July 12^th 1878 aged 86 years. The end of that man is Peace. William Potts their son died at Widdrington-North-Steads, Nov 3^rd 1890, aged 60 years. Thy will be done. Andrew Potts their son died at Widdrington-North-Steads, June 6^th 1904 aged 71 years. My peace I leave with you. Isabella Potts, who died Sep. 2^nd 1918 aged 83 years.

In affectionate remembrance of the children of Walter & Jane Ferguson, of Widdrington Colliery, Robert who died January 20, 1871 aged 9½ years. Walter, died March 1 1871 age 5½ years. Also two died in Infancy.

In memory of James Oliver Scott, died Oct 27^th 1934 aged 65 years, beloved husband of Jane Ellen Scott died  Sept 12^th 1911 aged 39 years. Also their sons, Thomas who fell in action in France Sept 20^th 1917 aged 20 years. John, who died in Infancy.

In loving memory of Thomas, son of Alexander & Mary Tait of Widdrington Colliery who died Aug 4th 1888 aged ? and ? months. Also of the above  Alexander Tait who died December 18^th 1896 aged ?? years. Also of the above Mary Tait who died February 2^nd …..?  aged 78 years.

Sacred to the memory of Catherine Mabel, the beloved wife of Robert Brown who died at Widdrington Dec 27^th 1929 aged 74 years. Also of Robert Brown who died at Widdrington Feb 2^nd 1930 aged 78 years.

In affectionate remembrance of William Young who died at Widdrington Colliery Febry 3^rd 1878 aged 66 years. Jane his wife died June 12^th 1878 aged 68 years.  Grace Ann their granddaughter died Aug 25^th 1877 aged 2 years….Sacred to the memory of John beloved husband of Isabella Hogg who died at Lynemouth June 8^th 1933. Isabella, his wife daughter of the above William & Jane Young, died at Widdrington, Oct 5^th 19…….

War Memorial

South Panel (17)

Second Lieutenant Hugh Clarkson Annett 6th Bn. Durham Light Infantry, Killed in Action 15^th September 1916 aged 30. Son of Edith Crawford (formerly Annett), of Stanton Fence, Morpeth, and the late Henry Annett. Native of Widdrington.  Buried  Bazentin-Le-Petit Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.

20/372 Private James Beaston, 20th (Tyneside Scottish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed in Action, 1^st July 1916, (1^st day of the Battle of the Somme) Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Born Sunderland, enlisted Newcastle. (Stewart and Sheen's book, "Tyneside Scottish" record Beaston's address as Widdrington Colliery.)

20027 Private Robert Dargue, 1st Bn. Highland Light Infantry, Killed in Action 25^th October 1918 aged 24. Son of Mrs. Margaret Jane Dargue, of Widdrington Village, Morpeth, Northumberland. Commemorated Basra Memorial, Iraq. Previously served with the Royal Field Artillery.

19966 Private Andrew Dodds, 11th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed in Action 4^th August 1916 aged 20. Son of Mrs. Mary Ann Dodds, of Widdrington Village, Morpeth, Northumberland. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial, Somme France. Born Widdrington, enlisted Ashington.

17376 Private Joseph Thompson Dodds, 10th Bn. Yorkshire Regiment, Killed in Action 11^th April 1917. Commemorated Arras Memorial Pas de Calais, France. Born Eighton Banks Gateshead, enlisted Morpeth, resided Widdrington.

241712 Private Oswald Griffiths 9th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Killed in Action 30^th September 1918. Buried  Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V. Belgium. Born Broomhill, enlisted Newcastle.

A/4098 Private Frank Horace Wellesley Gunn 3rd Bn. Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment). Died 14^th February 1916 aged 21. Son of Frank Walter and Minnie Evelyn Gunn, of Widdrington, Northumberland, England.  Buried Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery, Belgium.

17194 Private John William Hall, "D" Coy 2nd Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed in Action 4^th October 1915 aged 33. Son of John and Jane Ann Hall, of 3, Palmer Terrace, Ferneybeds, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.  Commemorated Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Born Widdrington, enlisted Newcastle.

10836 Corporal James Edward Hartill, "A" Coy. 13th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed in Action 19^th September 1916 aged 21. Son of David and Mary Hartill, of 9, Downe Row, Barrington, Bedlington Colliery, Northumberland. Born at Widdrington, Morpeth. Buried Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme France. Born Dewsbury Yorks, enlisted Morpeth.

Second Lieutenant Henry Teasdale Jackson, 13th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, attached 8th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment. Killed in Action 8^th October 1917 aged 24. Son of Mary Richardson (formerly Jackson) and Thomas Richardson (stepfather), of Council Houses, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.  Commemorated Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, Belgium.

29782 Private George William Kyle,. 11th Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment, Killed in Action, 25^th March 1918 aged 19. Son of William and Ellen Kyle, of Houndalee, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.   Commemorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Born and resided Widdrington, enlisted Amble. Previously served with the East Riding Yeomanry.

10719 Serjeant William Robert Laing 11th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed in Action 7^th July 1916 aged 27. Son of Margaret Laing, of Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, and the late George Laing. Buried Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, Somme, France. Enlisted Ashington.

North Panel (16)

23/540 Private Thomas Lowther, 23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers. Died 1^st July 1916, 1^st day of the Battle of the Somme, aged 42. Husband of Magdalene Lowther, of 16, Long Row, Widdrington. Buried Serre Road Cemetery No.2. Born Egremont Cumbria, enlisted Amble. Private Lowther was initially listed as 'missing'.

11680 Private John Mavin, 14th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in Action 22^nd March 1918, aged 21. Son of Charles W. and Sarah Mavin, of 7, Liddell Terrace, Ferneybeds, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.  Commemorated Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.  Enlisted Ashington.

23/744 Private Philip McAndrew 20th (Tyneside Scottish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in Action 12^th July 1917. Husband of G. McAndrew, of 2, Gibson St., Amble, Northumberland. Buried Hargicourt British Cemetery, Aisne, France. Born Ballina Co Mayo, enlisted Amble

19915 Private George Robert Patten 11th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed in Action 7^th July 1916, aged 22. Son of George Patten, of Houndalee, Widdrington, Morpeth.  Buried Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, Somme, France. Enlisted Ashington.

possibly.... 3427 Lance Corporal James Purdy, 1st/7th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in Action 15^th September 1916. Commemorated  Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Enlisted Amble.

possibly.... 2603 Private John Purvis, 1st/7th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers, died 26^th April 1915 aged 19. Son of Adam Forster Purvis and Eliza Ann Purvis, of 13, 2nd Row, Linton Colliery, Ashington, Northumberland. Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Enlisted Alnwick.

possibly.... Major Harold Widdrington Sykes, attd. 14th Casualty Clearing Station Royal Army Medical Corps. Died 11^th November 1918 aged 31. Son of the Rev. William Sykes and Emily Josephine Sykes, of Meldon Rectory, Morpeth. M.D.,  Buried Beira Christian Cemetery, Mozambique.