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