Jarvis & Elizabeth EMPSON

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF

JARVIS EMPSON . FELL ASLEEP MARCH 28TH 1871 . AET 77

AND ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE . FELL ASLEET JULY 22ND 1807 . AET 83

This window was erected by Robert Cornelius Empson and his wife, Elizabeth Cornwell Empson, as a memorial to Elizabeth's parents, Jarvis and Elizabeth Empson, who died in 1871.

In memory of his father-in-law, Robert restored (some reports say 'built') the Chancel of Hook Church.  The official opening of the Chancel was marked with a Harvest Thanksgiving Festival on 14th October 1873.  Tickets cost 1s.3d. in advance, or 1s.6d. on the day.  (Source:  Howdenshire Gazette - Friday 10 October 1873)

Further details of Robert Cornelius Empson, nee Lister, of Ousefleet Hall, may be found here.

The family of Jarvis and Elizabeth Empson lived in Goole Hall, which was built for them c.1820.

Their son, Jarvis Carrick, died on 3rd March 1855, aged 37 years.  Elizabeth died on 22nd July 1867, aged 83 years.  Jarvis died on 28th March 1871, aged 77.

The family are buried in Hook Churchyard.