Clay Pits Anglican Cemetery

Located in a wooded area on the far left hand side of Clay Pits, behind the cabin.

SURNAME GIVEN BORN DIED AGE INSCRIPTION
Benson Susan   Mar. 28, 1932 70 years We shall meet again In loving memory of mother and father

[Note: According to vital statistics, Susan died on March 29, 1932 and Alexander died on February 17, 1933]

Alexander   Feb. 17, 1932 79 years, 6 months
Benson Druscilla   Aug [2], 1926  53 years In loving memory of Druscilla Benson died Aug. 1926 and Adam Benson died Dec 1928
Adam   Dec [17], 1928 65 years
Benson Levi   Sept. 4, 1923 20 years Sacred to the memory of Levi Benson who died at the General Hospital St. John’s  [son of Adam and Druscilla (Goobie) Benson]

[Note: according to church records, Levi died on September 3, 1923]

Benson Mary Ann   Dec. 10, 1917 19 years, 10 months Gone but not forgotten. In the loving memory of Mary Ann Benson. Affections tribute here I raise, Tis all that I can do, Till death shall close my earthly days. [daughter of Alexander and Susan (Spurrell) Benson.]
Vardy George   18 Jan 1882 64 years George Vardy JP A Native of Burton Green near Christchurch England  [husband of Mary (Martin) Vardy]

 

Others that are buried in this cemetery without headstones.

Name Death/Burial Date Burial Place Age Relationships
Cecilia Vardy January 16, 1882 Clay Pits 7 Daughter of James and Magdalene (Bussy) Vardy
Eleanor Benson June 6, 1891 / Clay Pits 67 Wife of Isaac Benson
Mary Vardy January 12, 1895 / January 15, 1895 Clay Pits 78 Wife of George Vardy
Isaac Benson January 29, 1897 / January 31, 1897 Clay Pits 82 Husband of Eleanor Benson
Llewellyn Benson October 13 1908 / October 14 1908 Clay Pits 2 months Son of Adam and Drucilla (Goobie) Benson

 

 

Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, May 2014. Updated Lester Green, March 2016. Updated July 22, 2024

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