Thomas COBB #45102

1703 - 26 AUG 1798
BIRTH 1703
BURIAL All Saints Church Lydd, Kent, England
(Mural Tablet). "Sacred to the memory of the Rev. Thomas COBB M.A., Son of Robert and Catherine Cobb of New Romney who after a long life devoted to the faithful performance of the Pastoral Duties and the practice of every virtue that could adorn it first as Curate of this Parish and afterwards as Rector of the united parishes of Upper Hardres and Stelling in this County d.t.l. August 25, 1794 in the 92nd year of his age. Also of Hester, Daughter of John and Elizabeth SKINNER of Lydd who d. April 8, 1800 in the 93rd year of her age. Their surviving issue Robert Cobb Esq., of this Town and Catharine, Relict of William BYTHESEA of Greenwich Esq., in affectionate Reverence to their Parents caused this Monument to be erected." NOTE: This tablet was shattered by a German bomb during World War Two; and since 1940 has been laying in pieces on the floor of the church rector's garage. Funding has thus far prevented it from being restored and remounted.
DEATH 26 AUG 1798

Parents

Father : Robert COBB #45096

Mother : Katherine CURTEIS #45099

Family 1

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