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Hi there,

I found this memorial inscription today for Danby, North Yorkshire.

Can anyone see if either of the two people left a will please?

Thanks:

'In affectionate remembrance of Francis CLOUGH of Castleton who died Jan 21 1884 aged 84 years also Ruth his wife who died Apr 5 1879 aged 83 years'

14th February

The Will of Francis Clough late of
Castleton in the County of York who died 21st January
1884 at Castleton was proved at York by Jane Ann Atkinson
of Castleton Spinster and sole executrix
Personal Estate £49 0s 5d.

Dea x

Thanks Dea ... I wonder if she organised the headstone?

Peter

Hi Peter,

here's Francis in 1881;

1881 England Census
about Francis Clough Name: Francis Clough
Age: 80
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1801
Relation: Head
Gender: Male
Where born: Osmotherley, Yorkshire, England

Civil parish: Danby
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Condition as to marriage: Widow
Education:

Employment status: View image
Occupation: Retired Farmer

Registration district: Guisborough
Sub-registration district: Danby
ED, institution, or vessel: 3
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 4845
Folio: 24
Page Number: 3
Household Members: Name Age
Francis Clough 80


And next door is;

1881 England Census
about Jane Ann Atkinson Name: Jane Ann Atkinson
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
Relation: Daughter
Father's name: John Atkinson
Mother's name: Sarah Atkinson
Gender: Female
Where born: Danby, Yorkshire, England

Civil parish: Danby
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Guisborough
Sub-registration district: Danby
ED, institution, or vessel: 3
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 4845
Folio: 24
Page Number: 3
Household Members: Name Age
John Atkinson 65
Sarah Atkinson 61
Jane Ann Atkinson 30
Hannah Easton 6


Dee x

Thank you Dee; lovely to see how Jane Atkinson fits into this.

Best wishes x