SKEALS
Spurn Kilnsea and Easington Area Local Studies
John Fewson - Age 68 Years, Jemima Fewson - Age 32 Years
Martha Fewson - Age 75 Years
The gravestone of John Fewson, his wife Jemima and Martha Fewson. Photograph - Mike Welton
Inscription reads;
Sacred to the memory of John Fewson of Lockham who departed this life April 20th 1837 aged 68 years. Also of Jemima wife of the above who died April 1st 1794 aged 32 years and also of two children who died in their infancy. Also Martha Fewson who died April 23rd 1866 aged 75 years.
Parish Register;
1837 Apr 24th John Fewson, Easington 68.
1794 Apr 3rd Jemima wife of John Fewson of Lockham, Yeoman.
1866 Apr 27th Martha Fewson, Lockham, Easington 75.
The 1861 census records Martha Fewson, head unm. Age 70 landed proprietor residing at Lockham Farm with Mary Smith servant 21, house maid, Jessie (?) visitor 10, Frederick (?) visitor 37.