William Parish
1833–1904 (age 71)
Biography
Reverend William Parish offered a lifetime of pastoral guidance to the villagers of Selmeston, tending both their spiritual needs and the practical concerns of rural parish life with humility and warmth; his sermons and counsel bore the calm assurance of a man devoted to the ministry.
He also encouraged local benevolence and education, helping to sustain a sense of community in the face of changing times and earning grateful remembrance from those who shared his daily labors.