Arthur Gilstrap Soames
1854–1934 (age 80)
Biography
Arthur Gilstrap Soames took an active interest in the spiritual life of the parish of Fletching, finding joy in supporting St Andrew and St Mary while encouraging others to deepen their commitments to faith and fellowship.
He helped maintain the church’s fabric and welcomed the many visitors who found peace there, ensuring that the parish remained a place of comfort for rural families and weary travellers alike.