No. 4WindowSouth aisle

William & Annie Colby

1827–1912 & 1829–1893

“The Presentation in the Temple”

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Arched stained glass window showing the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple — The Presentation in the Temple window.

Brass plaque below the window, partly hidden by flowers — The brass plaque beneath the window.

Where to find it

South aisle wall — window with a brass plaque beneath

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The inscription

A thank offering to God for his best gift on earth to his children that of good parents WILLIAM TAYLOR COLBY, M.D., J.P., V.D. born 19 May 1827 died 22nd Dec 1912 And ANNIE his wife, born 30th August 1829, died 29th October 1893 who were married in this Church 21st September 1858 and were associated with all their lives.

A window given by the Colby children in thanks for “good parents”. William and Annie were married in this church in 1858.

William Taylor Colby was a surgeon. The letters V.D. probably stand for the Volunteer Officers’ Decoration.

Research into the Colby family is in progress.

People named

Colby, William Taylor1827–1912 · Surgeon, M.D., J.P., V.D.
Colby, Annie1829–1893

Sources & further reading

Researched by Kay (RFHG)

Record status: Transcribed — story to come