Keywords: JohnCruse Died 1692 SouthMoltonChurch Devon.PNG en Mural monument on north aisle wall of St Mary Magdalen's Church South Molton Devon to John Cruse d 1692 new style the first Master of the Free School founded in 1682 by Hugh Squier 1625-1710 in East Street South Molton Inscribed as follows Near this place lyeth the body of M aste r John Cruse curat e of this church and first Master of the new school founded endowed by Hugh Squire sic Esq of the City of London who died the 24th of March 1691 and was buried ye 29th day of the same month 1692 Qui eximia vitae pietate et labore pastorali indefesse anhelabat tandem per varios morbos immedicabiles aspirabat aeternitatem Who having been unwearied by distinguished piety and labour of a pastoral life was panting for and at last through various incurable diseases breathed-in Eternity own photo Lobsterthermidor <span class signature-talk ></span> 19 40 7 September 2015 UTC 2015 South Molton Wall mounted church monuments in Devon |