15/05/2026
Was out today and come across this it looked interesting, and as i always say everything has a story you only need to look ..
Scanned with the Sermoon P1 done in must have been about a minute and it turned great the option to scan and properly check how it looks is next level.. this was just meant to be a quick scan to test it out .. 🙂
Bit of History
This is a memorial to the Jones family, located in Anfield Cemetery (also known as the City Cemetery) in Liverpool. Specifically, this grave is recorded in Section G, Grave 2.1113.
Based on the inscription and local records, here is the history of the
family members mentioned:
The Family Members
Jane Jones (c. 1820 – 1876): The matriarch, who passed away on December 15, 1876, at the age of 56.
John Jones (c. 1815 – 1903): The patriarch, who survived Jane by nearly 30 years, dying on December 6, 1903, at the age of 88.
Mary Jones (c. 1862 – 1911): The wife of Edward Jones. She lived at 294 Anfield Road, which is a house located just a short walk from the cemetery gates and very close to the Anfield football stadium. She died on September 10, 1911, aged 49.
Edward Jones (c. 1859 – 1913): Mary’s husband, who died on February 19, 1913, at age 54.
William Jones (c. 1874 – 1913): The son of John and Jane. His entry is particularly poignant as he was "Lost at Sea" on May 24, 1913, at the age of 39, just three months after the death of Edward.
The date of William's death, May 24, 1913, corresponds with the departure and subsequent casualties of several vessels from the Port of Liverpool. While the stone does not name his ship, a common occurrence for Liverpool mariners at the time was serving on merchant vessels or coalers.
Notably, the S.S. Maiorese left Langton Dock, Liverpool, on May 23, 1913 (the day before his recorded death) and was involved in a significant shipping casualty near the North Stack Rocks shortly after. It was common for families to list the date of the accident or the day the ship was officially declared missing as the date of death.
Historical Context of 294 Anfield Road
The address mentioned, 294 Anfield Road, still exists today. In the early 20th century, this area was a respectable residential district for middle-class families and skilled tradespeople, many of whom were connected to Liverpool’s booming maritime and shipping industries. Given that William was a mariner and Edward lived at this address, it is highly likely they were part of the vast network of sailors and ship officers that called Anfield home.
The headstone itself is a classic Victorian/Edwardian arched top monument featuring a "Thy Will Be Done" motif and a floral carving (likely a rose) at the top. The fact that William’s name is added at the bottom indicates he was remembered by his surviving relatives even though his body was never recovered for burial in the family plot.
This specific grave (G.2.1113) is part of the massive archival project of Anfield Cemetery’s monumental inscriptions, which are frequently used by genealogists to trace Liverpool's maritime heritage.
