William Perry Herrick
1794–1876 (age 82)
Biography
William Perry Herrick was born in 1794 and lived through decades of change, offering a steady presence among the worshippers at the Church of St Mary In The Elms in Woodhouse. He valued the traditions of the parish and found meaning in the quiet rhythms of the Sunday service and community gatherings.
When he passed in 1876, his neighbours remembered him as a faithful member of the parish whose calm demeanor comforted others in times of uncertainty. His memory continues to rest with the congregation that marked his life at the same beloved church.