Berks, Robert (1694-1754)

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J.P. Earwaker, East Cheshire, 2 vols. (1877-80), 58, notes that he occurs for the first time signing the parish register in Oct. 1697, and remained at Marple till his death in 1757. During this whole period, he signed his name to every single baptismal, marriage and burial entry. Earwaker thought that he was probably also Curate of Norbury, and that he did not appear to have been married. He d. 31 March 1757, asged 88, and was buried at Marple on 4 April 1757. A tombstone, in 1880 opposite the east window, recorded his age and that he had been 'Curate of this Chapel near 60 years'.

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