Martha JACKSON

Forename(s): Martha

Surname: JACKSON

Date of birth: 1806 (approx., calculated)

Date of death: Aug 1899

Date of burial: 30 Aug 1899

Age at death: 93 years

Address: Trafalgar Road, Parish of Carisbrooke

Section: T - Cemetery map

Plot No: 210  Section map of plots

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Burial Register entry: Carisbrooke   5020

IWCP - 2 September 1899 - NEWPORT - A NONAGENARIAN'S DEATH. - The death occurred on Saturday, at Lower Pyle-street, of Mrs. Martha Jackson, widow of the late Mr. John Jackson, a well-known builder of the town some 49 years ago, and who died at Staplers some years since. The deceased lady, who had reached a patriarchal age, being in her 94th year, retained her faculties to the last, being able to read without spectacles and to write letters till within the last fortnight. Deceased was a much esteemed member of the Wesleyan Church, the pastor of which (Rev. F. Kellett) officiated at the interment at Carisbrooke Cemetery on Wednesday. The mourners included deceased's two nephews, Messrs. Salter, of Cowes and Billingham, Mrs. Salter, and her niece, Mrs. Whitefield, of Southsea, and Mr. Walter Wells (executor).

Also on this marker:

   John JACKSON