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 Colson Family Vault Obelisk, St.Mary's Churchyard, The Causeway, Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk. IP31 3AA. Posted by:  greysman
N 52° 18.115 E 000° 55.872
31U E 358940 N 5796634
This stone obelisk stands over the Colson Family Vault in the churchyard of this large village church.
Waymark Code: WMKZZ9
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/24/2014
Views: 2
This 'family' obelisk is to be found in the large churchyard of this large, village church. It is next to one of the main pathways through it. Overall about 2.5m tall, it has a square section obelisk with wreath on a square base which has scroll-work in the four pediments at the top of the base. The base is mounted on a two-step chamfered square base on a stone 'floor', and is surrounded by a cast iron fence about 1m high.
The oldest dedication reads:- "To Die Is Gain."
In Affectionate Remembrance of
JABEZ EBENEZER COLSON
of Commercial Road, E.London.
The Dearly Beloved Husband of
FRANCES COLSON.
Who Departed This Life
May 20th 1869,
In The 38th Year of His Age.
A loving husband and parent dear,
A faithful friend is lying here,
Beloved he lived in peace he died,
his life was craved but God denied.
"In the Midst of Life We are
in Death."
To the right of Jabez Ebenezer:- In Loving Memory of
FRANCES COLSON.
Widow of J.E.Colson.
Died July 20th 1903,
Aged 67 Years.
Cremated at Woking,
Remains Interred in This Vault.
She did her best, and God blessed her,
Her great unselfishness made home happy.
"Her Children Arise up
and Call Her Blessed."
To the left of his father:- In Loving Memory of
JABEZ COLSON.
Son of J.E. & F.Colson
Died Dec.30th 1903,
Aged 35 Years.
Cremated in Gotha, Germany.
Remains Interred in This Vault.
A Man Upright and True and Much Loved.
"After Life's Battle_Rest."
In Dear Memory of
JULIA COLSON
Daughter of J.E. & F.Colson.
Died April 14th 1935.
Aged 67 Years.
Nearer My God To Thee.
On the fourth side, a friend's wife and daughter:- In Loving Memory of
Our Dear and Faithful Friend
LUCY N.PAUL BIGELOW,
American Citizen
Widow of JUDGE BIGELOW
of NEW YORK City
Who Died July 20th 1924,
Cremated at Woking
Ashes Interred in This Vault.
She Hath Done What She Could.
FANNY COLSON,
Died Dec.13th 1953,
Aged 91 Years.
From BMD records I have discovered the following;
(abbreviations are b. birth, m. marriage, d. death, a. aged at death, c. about)
Jabez Ebeneezer COLSON b. c. 1831/32.
m. Frances BLACKMORE c.9/1858 Bath.
d. 20 May 1869, Mile End, assumed interred here.
a. c. 37/38.
Frances BLACKMORE b. 1836.
d. 20 July 1903, Stepney, cremated at Woking, Interred here.
a. 67.
1)
Fanny COLSON b. c.9/1862, Mile End.
d. c.12/1953.
a. 91.
2)
Julia COLSON b. c.6/1867, Mile End.
d. 14 April 1935.
a. 67.
3)
Jabez COLSON b. c.12/1868, Mile End.
d. 30 December 1903, Gotha, Germany, Interred here.
a. 35.
Lucy N.Paul BIGELOW b. 1844
d. 20 July 1924, Isle of Wight, cremated at Woking, Interred here.
a. 80.
I can find no information as to occupation, the only reason I can find for This Family Vault to be here in rural Suffolk is that one Edward Colson, who was the brother of Jabez Ebenezer, is also interred in the Churchyard and in the 1871 census Edward Colson is shown as living in Finningham Road, Walsham Le Willows and is a Retired Shoemaker. He was born in Stowmarket, was aged 77, and was married to Sarah, who was born in Walsham le Willows, and was aged 78.
Date Created/Placed: 1869
Address:
St.Mary the Virgin's Churchyard,
The Causeway,
Walsham-le-Willows,
Suffolk.
Height: 2.5m
Illuminated: no
Website: Not listed
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