Copied in Adel Churchyard Nr Leeds Tues Nov 7th, 1905 by Joseph Henry Lowe.
M.S. Jacobin Bradley (Nipper de Huddersfield hoe Committal Eton Eeden Pompidou Spelt) Eli Majors net Jacobin Bradley -Elizabeth fuscous yes Sepia Memaoratoum Val de Prorates hilarious fidelifsimus aqua medicos piae-cucteris insignias decisive Vita un elides Applies ad. Mdcccxxxiii. Quoits snack Erectus -Alas Licasgratus animism incubi Curaveiunt J.B.Bel J.S.
In memory of James Bradley of East Keswick who departed this life Jan. 9th 1766. In the 42nd year of his age, in Genius and in worth he was esscalled by fever in the ----------the attended in asthmatically and other -----------In the Interest in science wince the call one the regard so general for his Loves --will ever record the other Elizabeth the wife of the above James Bradley departed this life Nov.24th 1801 or 1821 [must be 1801], aged 72 yrs also Thomas their son who died May 24th [since burial seems to be May 19, perhaps he died May 14] 1776, aged 13yrs.
Near this place the remains of John Sharper of East Keswick who departed his life April? 1703 [probably should be 1793] aged 46yrs engraved Bradley vault the Latin is let into the said tombstone with a brass plate this is underneath the brass plate, also of William Bradley of East Keswick who departed his life April 1st 1826 aged 65yrs. The brass plate and William Bradley name are let in the South side of the raised family ---------of the Bradley’s. The words and names of the above John Sharper (1703) are written on the North side of the same Vault -the Scatchard [Could these Sharpers and Bradleys be ancestors of John or Elizabeth?]
Sharper’s and Bradley were related to each other. These Vaults (of the Scatchard, Bradley & Sharper’s) are situated at the south east corner of the church close together and near the path -under the shadow of the East Window which is dedicated “The Church of The Holy Cross T.T.” The scene on the East Window is “ The Crucifixion ” the path leading from the entrance Gates (which are situated at the North East corner of the Church door least leads passed the East Window to the South Porch . In memory of John Sharper of East Keswick who departed his life March 15th 1824. Aged 53yrs. also Elizabeth daughter of John and Mary Sharper who departed this life APRIL 22nd 1813 aged 10 yrs, upright stone.

Parish Records All Saints, Harewood, West Yorkshire
James Bradley of this parish, farmer and diocese and
Elizabeth Holmes [or possibly Holmer] of this parish and diocese, spinster
married in this church by licence from John Clapham proct. May 19, 1758
by me Christopher Jackson, Curate
signed James Bradley, Elizabeth Holmes
In the presence of ???? Penington and John Diley?

Parish Records All Saints. Harewood, West Yorkshire
John Sharper of this parish yeoman and
Elizabeth Bradley of this Parish, widow
Married in this Church by licence from S? K Junogo
February 17, 1767
by me Christopher Jackson, Curate
signed John Sharper and Elizabeth Bradley
In the presence of Benjamin Holmes and Henry Labon


Parish and probate Records, Harewood Yorkshire, marriage February 17, 1767 John Sharper Yeoman & Elizabeth Bradley, widow, by license, Witnesses, Benj. Holmes and Henry Labron

Parish records All Saints, Harewood
November 27 1801 Burial Elizabeth widow of John Sharper of East Keswick aged 72
[Could this be John Sharper’s mother as his wife would be age 56?]

of East Keswick
The IGI lists a marriage John Sharper and Elizabeth Bradley, February 17, 1767, Harewood, Yorkshire.

Parish and probate Records, Harewood Yorkshire, marriage February 17, 1767 John Sharper Yeoman & Elizabeth Bradley, widow, by license, Witnesses, Benj. Holmes and Henry Labron

West Yorkshire Select Land Tax Records 1789
East Keswick
Proprietor Edwin Laskiels, Esquire
Occupiers
John Sharper, 6 pounds 15 shillings, 11 1/2 pence
Thomas Bradley, 2 pounds, 0 shillings, 1 pence
…
John Clough, 2 pounds 6 shillings 1/2 pence
. . .
Benjamin Holmes, 9 shillings 9 pence
John Scatchard, 4 pounds 11 shillings 0 pence
…
Widdow Clough, 2 pounds 12 shillings 0 pence
Benjamin Clough, 2 pounds 4 shillings 5 pence
Also mentioned among others are John Labron, Joseph Midgley both who own their land.
[Note: Benjamin Holmes and Henry Labron were witnesess to John and Elizabeth’s marriage. I wonder if Benjamin Holmes is the father or a brother of Elizabeth?]

Parish Records All Saints, Harewood, West Yorkshire
John Sharper of East Keswick, farmer buried April 5, 1793

of East Keswick

Parish Records All Saints Harewood, West Yorkshire
James Bradley of East Keswick, farmer, burial January 13, 1766