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Burials/Memorials at Arthingworth

Mary Ann Cheney - monument. Click for larger image in new window

In Loving Memory of

MARY ANN

THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE

WILLIAM CHENEY

WHO DIED ON MAY 14TH 1903 AGED 86



 

William Cheney was born about 1809 at Rushton or Rothwell (different censuses show different birthplaces). He was described as a farmer in 1841/51 and as a maltster and grazier in 1861.

Mary Ann Willis was born about 1817 at Thorpe Malsor. She and William were probably married before 1838 when their eldest known child Benjamin was was born at Harrington.

Mary Ann also appears on her husband's memorial at Harrington.