Mary Wathen (neé Beardmore) was the star pupil of John Wesley's nephew Samuel Wesley, who is said to have been the greatest organ player of his time. This, plus the fact that her father Joseph Beardmore was one of the trustees of Wesley's Chapel, makes it very likely that Mary played organ for the chapel. Computer records for the chapel add the following information: Mary Wathen (neé Beardmore) - Buried Jan. 1, 1839 - aged 59. Died at 17 Euston Square.
According to the writings of Mary Owen Beardmore (1813-1891), the Beardmore Family Vault (i.e., vault no. 7) was located, "near the northern boundary wall of the graveyard of the City Road Chapel & within a few steps of the burial place of the Rev. John Wesley is a vault of the Owen & Beardmore family. Eight members of the family lie in this vault." These graves were moved elsewhere sometime between 1972 and 1978 during extensive renovations of the chapel. When a member of the family in 1990 made inquiries to the staff at the chapel as to where the graves had been moved, the information did not seem to be available.
According to the writings of Mary Owen Beardmore (1813-1891), the Beardmore Family Vault (i.e., vault no. 7) was located, "near the northern boundary wall of the graveyard of the City Road Chapel & within a few steps of the burial place of the Rev. John Wesley is a vault of the Owen & Beardmore family. Eight members of the family lie in this vault." These graves were moved elsewhere sometime between 1972 and 1978 during extensive renovations of the chapel. When a member of the family in 1990 made inquiries to the staff at the chapel as to where the graves had been moved, the information did not seem to be available.
Mary Wathen (neé Beardmore) was the star pupil of John Wesley's nephew Samuel Wesley, who is said to have been the greatest organ player of his time. This, plus the fact that her father Joseph Beardmore was one of the trustees of Wesley's Chapel, makes it very likely that Mary played organ for the chapel. Computer records for the chapel add the following information: Mary Wathen (neé Beardmore) - Buried Jan. 1, 1839 - aged 59. Died at 17 Euston Square.
According to the writings of Mary Owen Beardmore (1813-1891), the Beardmore Family Vault (i.e., vault no. 7) was located, "near the northern boundary wall of the graveyard of the City Road Chapel & within a few steps of the burial place of the Rev. John Wesley is a vault of the Owen & Beardmore family. Eight members of the family lie in this vault." These graves were moved elsewhere sometime between 1972 and 1978 during extensive renovations of the chapel. When a member of the family in 1990 made inquiries to the staff at the chapel as to where the graves had been moved, the information did not seem to be available.
According to the writings of Mary Owen Beardmore (1813-1891), the Beardmore Family Vault (i.e., vault no. 7) was located, "near the northern boundary wall of the graveyard of the City Road Chapel & within a few steps of the burial place of the Rev. John Wesley is a vault of the Owen & Beardmore family. Eight members of the family lie in this vault." These graves were moved elsewhere sometime between 1972 and 1978 during extensive renovations of the chapel. When a member of the family in 1990 made inquiries to the staff at the chapel as to where the graves had been moved, the information did not seem to be available.
Inscription
Mrs. Mary Wathen, daughter of the above Joseph and Mary Beardmore, died December 25th, 1838, aged 59 years (inscribed on the main slab in the vault).
Gravesite Details
Vault 7 graves removed during 1972-1978 renovations of the chapel.
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