Above two, the substantial grave of Elizabeth Boyle erected by her emoloyer Sir William Robert Clayton.
In memoriam of Elizabeth Boyle, d. Mar 29th 1844
Age 6? years.
"Nearly 20 years ....proved herself a faithful and (attached?) housekeeper to Sir William Robert Clayton Bart, who enscribes this stone in memorial to the strict integrity and ....fidelity with which she .. ably perform the duties of her situation"
Above, A faithful and honest servant, above, Ann Trent, 8 years in the service of General Sir William Robert Clayton, Bart. D. Monday, Feb 1? 1858 age 50 years. Stone erected in token of her "strict integrity."
ABOVE, Sir William Robert Claytons faithful and honest servant Mrs Sarah Bennett, d June 24 18?? age 56. Stone also erected in honour of her "strict integrity"
Hard to decipher grave of Thomas Robinson, servant to Lieut. General Sir William Robert Clayton during military service. In honour of a "brave soldier and good servant"
In 1827, the funeral of another Clayton servant was reported across the country. The unnamed servant had spent 45 years in service to the family and the funeral was attended by 14 male servants of Harleyford, with a combined 771 years of age between them (and a total of 461 years of service to the Clayton's between them)
One - J Beavor - aged 92 had spent 77 years there.
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Sources
John Ball 16 Apr 1827 - copy held in the British Library and accessed via the BNA
Lancaster Gazette, 21 Apr 1827, as above.
Bells Weekly Messenger, 16 Apr 1827, as above.
Windsor and Eton Express 14 April 1827
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