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Spurn Kilnsea and Easington Area Local Studies
Lydia Blenkin - Age 37 Years
The gravestone of Lydia Blenkin, wife of William Blenkin. Photograph - Mike Welton
Inscription reads;
Sacred to the memory of Lydia the wife of William Blenkin who departed this life the 9th of November 1832 aged 39 years. All you that do behold this stone. O think how quickly I was gone. Weep not for me my husband dear. It pleased the Lord that I lie here.
Parish Register: 1832 Nov 11th Lydia Blenkin, Easington 37.