THAIN/RADFORD HEADSTONES, DOWN ST MARY CHURCH
Several members of the Thain/Radford family were buried in Down St Mary churchyard. Their graves have unusual headstones, some of which incorporate mosaics, no doubt inspired by Rev WTA Radford.
Although some of the headstones are listed (Grade II), they are
sadly suffering from weathering and lichen
growth..
Emily, Rev Radford's widow, died in 1872 in Down St
Mary Mary Haache Thain, Rev
Radford's sister, died in 1886 in Exeter
Thomas Thain, Rev Radford's brother-in-law, died in Exeter in
1864
Rev WTA Radford died in Down St Mary in
1896
According to National Heritage, this barely legible headstone is
dated 1865 and
is in memory of "Christian Illey Radford". I think it more likely
is in memory of Rev Radford's younger son, Percival Charles, who
died suddenly aged 22 in 1885.