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 E & BJ Capper Nagold 2017

Death of Ann Tapson Capper

Ann died on 1st Jan 1882 aged 51 years. She had given birth to 9 children, of whom 2 died young. At her death 4 of the children were still under 18 years, the youngest, Elizabeth, was only 5. 

Ann is buried in St. Margaret`s Cemetery, Rochester, UK.

The text on the gravestone is as follows:

In Affectionate Remembrance
of
ANN TAPSON

THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN CAPPER

WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1st JANy 1882
AGED 51 YEARS

BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD

The other known documents connected with her death are the following:

Date Place Event Source 7th Jan. 1882 Rochester, UK Undertakers bill for funeral costs of Mrs. Capper 5th April 1882 Rochester, UK Receipt for burial fee of Ann Tapson Capper

Finding the grave:
It was the second of these two documents which led to finding the grave in 1996. The writing describing finding the grave is mine. (B.J.Capper).