Rostron, Scholes
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The grave of Scholes Rostron who died in 1822. The grave is an attracive cross with a square set on top of two-tone pillar. He became a councillor for St. Stephen's Ward in 1900. Altogether he fought 7 elections and was appointed an Alderman. He was a Sunday School teacher who was involved in the YMCA and performed the opening ceremony. He was on the committe of YMCA and Wilpshire Orphanage. After his years with two local foundries he set up his own mineral water business. He had three children who died in infancy.
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