Grave of John Capper and Adelaide Capper
Grave:
Text of tombstone:
In Loving Memory of ADELAIDE Daughter of JOHN and ANN CAPPER who fell asleep in Jesus Oct. 19. 1887 Aged 19 Years With Christ which is far better Also of the above named JOHN CAPPER who fell asleep Jan. 1. 1897, Aged 68 Years, Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Note: Tombstone in St. Woolos Cemetery, Newport (No 156, Block 22 Con) - photographed August 1996
Burial Fee for Adelaide:
Text of burial fee:
BOROUGH OF NEWPORT
BURIAL BOARD OFFICE.
21 day of October 1887 Received this day of Charles Tovey the sum of One Pound four shillings + 6. for the Right of Burial in perpetuity in Private Grave Class D 10 feet deep, No. 156 Block 22 Consec Ground for Internment of Adelaide Capper and which Right is Granted subject to the Agreement this day signed by the said
Charles Tovey
J. F. MULLOCK, CLERK TO THE BOARD
N.B. - This Receipt must be produced previous to any future interment. See Special Rules at back.
Note: Consec means consecrated.
Reverse side:
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