Horsley Churchyard 2013

Horsley Churchyard 2013
Iron Crosses amongst the stone in St. Martins Churchyard, Horsley, Gloucestershire, England

Amber Cemetery



The cemetery straddles the road





Father and Mother:

Hervey Chapman 1845-1922

Sarah Case 1846-1920



Fred Chapman's second wife:

Cora B Chapman 1875-1960


Does anyone know Cora's maiden name?




Frederick H Chapman 1866-1951

"Our Darling": Minnie Chapman, the firstborn child of Fred Chapman and Emma Hyatt who was born on 23 January 1890 and died on 30th August 1891



Emma (Hyatt) Chapman 1870-1899




Fred Chapman's grave is between his two wives in Amber Cemetery


Someone has put flowers on the graves and before I left I wrote a note and attached it to the flowers hoping that whoever is tending the graves will contact me.

No response so far, but I live in hope!


My cousin noticed that similar flowers had been placed on graves nearby and when we investigated, we discovered that they were connected through Fred Chapman's sister Minnie who married John R. Cooper.


John R Cooper 1868-1959 and wife Minnie Cooper 1873-1951

Minnie was Minnie Chapman before her marriage.

I wonder how many Mini Coopers there are these days?

Incidentally, you can see the Chapman graves in the background.



Fred R Cooper born 12 Jan 1896 in Syracuse and killed in action 14th Oct 1918 in France

This sign speaks for itself!








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