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This message was updated on 6/2/2007 12:54:59 AM by suzard

Dunstead?
replied on: 6/1/2007 6:26:03 PM

Just been to Heanor (Marlpool)Cemetery and came across 2 graves near the Chapel (old Heritage centre) which gives some information as to inhabitants of Dunstead House (you weren't sure who lived there, Robert)
"Sir William Smith of Dunstead House.
born Langley Mill Sept 7th 1843
died jan 12th 1916
he was for over 50 years a lay preacher in the Weslyan Methodist Church and an ardent temperence reformer. A man mighty in the Scriptures, an uncompromising defender of the faith. he lived to the Glory of God and the relief of man's estate.
also
Dame Mary Elizabeth Smith
born Ashby de la Zouche June 10th 1848
died at Dunstead House Langley Mill September 16th 1927
also
Francis John Godfrey Smith, Captain Royal Army Service Corps. 5th son of the above. Died in active service ,France, having served since the commencement of war. Interred Prevent (St Hilaire) Communal Cemetery
also
William Smith, eldest son, born 2nd July 1877
died Praimonra at Tirimoano Farm, Helensville New Zealand on 28th january 1925. Served through the Boer War as a Trooper with distinction. Volunteered and served through the great War in the Army Medical Service gaining the Military medal."

another grave nearby-headstone reads:
" Sarah, wife of William Osborn Hardwick.
born Gotham Notts Jan 20th 1817
Fell asleep at Dunstead House on October 11th 1900
also
in rememberance of
William Osborn Hardwick,
born Holbeach October 22nd (or 12th?) 1823
Died at Dunstead January 25th 1915
also
Infant son of William and Mary Elizabeth Smith of Dunstead House. Died September 26th 1883"

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