Lower Island Cove Head Stones

Here lie the mortal remains of Elizabeth Snelgrove, who departed this life
June 2, 1847, aged 72 years

In memory of Rachael Rogers (I didn’t get the dates or age)

To the memory of John Lock, who departed this life January 6, 1828, aged 86
years

To the memory of Elizabeth Lock, who departed this life April 2, 1831, aged
75 years (this headstone attached to one above)

To the memory of M. Henry Garland, who departed this life 1791, age 55 years

In the memory of John Garland, who departed this life March 2, 1835, age 54
years

Here lie the mortal remains of William Wiltshire Jr., who departed this life
humbly assured of acceptance with God through faith in a crucified redeemer,
Sept. 24, 1848 age 19 years

William Wiltshire, who departed this life Dec. 13, 1854, aged 62 years

Sacred to the memory of Jane Cooper, who departed this life Feb. 28, 1838
aged 72 years

Erected to the memory of Thomas Cooper, for many years a respectable
inhabitant of this place, who departed this life the 29th Day of December,
1829, in the 80th year of his age.  He was a pattern of industry frugality
and honesty.  Death’s feeble arm shall never boast a friend of Christ is
slain nor o’er his meaner part or dust a lasting power retain.

Sarah Lewis, wife of Philip Lewis who departed this life the 29th Day of
April 1825 in the 53rd year of her life.

In memory of Mary Lewis who departed this life December 12, 1899 aged 18
years, 1 Month & 13 Days.

In memory of Mary, wife of Moses Sandy, who departed this life July 21st,
1797, aged 46 years
In memory of George Goudy, who was born on the 1st day of march, 1773 and
died on the 16th day of November 1836

In the memory of (illegible) Snelgrove, dates and age illegible – There were
three letters as the first name which were worn down – I believe this is Ann
Snelgrove

In the memory of John Louis, who departed this life May 23, 1858 aged 88
years

In the memory of William Garland, who departed this life June 18, 1849 aged
25 years

In memory of Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Richard Rankin, merchant of this
place who died October 12, 1838, aged 36 years

Joseph Heap Rankin, son of Richard & Eliza Rankin died March 27, 1859 aged 8
years

Sacred to the memory of Joanna, the beloved wife of Joseph Pascoe, and
youngest daughter of the late William & Ann Whelan of Brigus, born August
23, 1839, died October 11, 1871

In memory of John Blundell who departed this life November 28, 1853 aged 42
years

Philip Le’ Shane, for many years a respectable inhabitant of this place, who
departed this life 14th June, 1830, aged 81 years

This monument is erected by friends to the memory of the deceased who were
lost in Trinity Bay May 25, 1883:

Frederick LeShana, aged 36 years
Willis Le Shana, aged 32 years
Philemon Le Shana, aged 30 years
Noah Le Shana, aged 26 years
John Cummins, aged 20 years
Peter Diamond, aged 20 years
Peter Snelgrove, aged 20 years
Eli Lewis, aged 21 years
Eli Reed, aged 24 years
John G. Lewis, aged 37 years
William Wheeler, aged 36 years
Azariah Lewis, aged 28 years
Thomas Garland, aged 26 years

In loving memory of Joseph Johnson of No. 39, Island Home, Lodge L.O.A.
drowned at St. John’s 7th August 1908, aged 27 years

In the memory of Aubrey, beloved son of John and Emeline Snelgrove died 17
years, March 1, 1913

Erected by John in loving memory of his dear father Jacob Snelgrove, died
Aug 15, 1912 aged 87 years and 7 months

Erected in memory of Abram John, beloved husband of Emeline Snelgrove, died
Nov. 12, 1918 aged 59 years

William B. Snelgrove, died June 6, 1914 aged 20 years

In the loving memory of Charles Gillingham died Nov. 1939 aged 88 years, and
also his wife Sarah died March 19, 1945 (could be 1949) aged 85 years

Loving memory of father Abraham Snelgrove, died May 29th 1964 aged 90 years

In loving memory of William James, beloved husband of Elizabeth Snelgrove,
born July 25, 1846 died July 10, 1924 and Elizabeth Snelgrove, born Mar 4,
1847 died May 21, 1933

Erected by Elizabeth, in memory of beloved husband William Henry Snelgrove
who drowned March 20, 1912

In loving memory of George, beloved husband of Jessie Snelgrove, drowned at
Kettle Cove March 20, 1912, aged 44 years

In loving memory of Mary Jane LeShano who died April 14, 1891 aged 36 years,
and also her beloved husband Jabez, died April 12, 1897 aged 45 years

In memory of Charles LeShana who died 12th June 1881, aged 92 years

Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Charles LeShana who died Sept. 12, 1882, aged
61 years

In memory of Edward LeShana died Sept. 11, 1884 aged 27 years

In memory of our father Charles LeShana died Sept. 1, 1887 aged 72 years
(next to the one above)

In loving memory of George LeShane who died October 1, 1907 aged 63 years

Erected by Martha Snelgrove in loving memory of her parents Josiah Louis who
died Oct. 8, 1921, aged 85 years, and Sarah Louise who died July 1902, aged
70 years

Lily Ann, beloved wife of Simeon Critch who died March 24, 1906 aged 38 (the
date is a guess because camera angle no good)

Lydia, wife of William Snelgrove, died Nov. 13, 1881 aged 52 years and their
daughter Rachel who died Aug 3, 1884 aged 24 years and his son John Thomas
who died July 25, 1886 aged 24 years

Amy Shano, daughter of John and Sarah Snelgrove, born June 4th 1846, died
January 15th, 1885

Elizabeth Snelgrove who died Aug 28, 1884 age 48 years

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Susan Snelgrove