(In. N). In memory of William Tomlinson of Broom Field, Arkholme, eldest son of John Tomlinson of Haslack, Beetham, Gentn. who died February 1st 1756 aged 75 y. Elizabeth
North his Wife died April 27th 1713 aged 29. Lettice Wilson* his second Wife died March 18th 1769, aged 77. Thomas Tomlinson of Biggins, eldest son of William and Lettice Tomlinson died January 1st 1811 aged 84. Ann Battersby his Wife died March 7th 1803 aged 68. William Tomlinson of Albin Bank, Preston, eldest son of Thomas and Ann Tomlinson died April 24th 1827 aged 63. Elizabeth Watson his Wife died May 11th 1820 aged 65. Edward Tomlinson of Biggins, second son of Thomas and Ann Tomlinson died May 11th 1842 aged 73. Elizabeth Rawlinson his Wife died October 12th 1848 aged 75. Edward Rawlinson brother of Elizabeth Tomlinson died February 16th 1840 aged 71. Edward Tomlinson third son of Edward and Elizabeth Tomlinson died April 15th 1827 aged 23. Isabella Tomlinson youngest daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Tomlinson died October 8th 1832 aged 21. Also in m. Thomas Tomlinson who died October 3rd 1854 aged 58, Anthony Battersby Tomlinson, died November 14th 1865 aged 69, William Tomlinson died March 12th 1874 aged 59, second, eldest and youngest sons of Edward and Elizabeth Tomlinson. Arms, (at top) 41y 1 & 4, per pale ar. & az.3 greyhounds courant, a chief engrailed of the 2nd ; 2, or, saltire, paly of 12 erm. & gu. a crescent for difference; 3, az. cross patoncé or. * An inscription in Melling churchyard says she was the daughter of Edward Wilson, of Natland. (T. Jenninngs).