SKEALS
Spurn Kilnsea and Easington Area Local Studies
Michael Connor - Age 19 Weeks, Michael Connor - Age 16 Days
The gravestone of the two children of Michael and Sarah Connor. Photograph - Mike Welton
Inscription reads;
In memory of Michael Connor, son of Michael & Sarah Connor who died June 8th 1802 aged 19 weeks. Also Michael Connor their son who died Oct 31st 1803 aged 16 days. Happy those babes, who’s priviledg’d by fate. To shorter labour and a lighter weight Receiv’d but yesterday, the gift of breath, Order’d tomorrow to return to death.
Parish Register;
1802 Jun 12th Michael son of Michael O’Connor.
1803 Nov 7th Michael son of Michael O’Connor, Mariner.