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Jane Staniforth - Age 21 Years, Elizabeth Staniforth - Age 27 Years


The gravestone of Jane Staniforth and her sister Elizabeth
The gravestone of Jane Staniforth and her sister Elizabeth. Photograph - Mike Welton

Inscription reads;

In affectionate remembrance of Jane the beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Staniforth who departed this life October 11th 1869 aged 21 years. Also Elizabeth their beloved daughter who departed this life April 18th 1870 aged 27 years.

Parish Register;
1869 Oct 13th Jane Staniforth, Easington 21.
1870 Apr 20th Elizabeth Staniforth, Easington 27.

The 1861 census records John Staniforth 51, Farm Labourer, and his wife Elizabeth 56, School Mistress, with their daughter Elizabeth 18, residing down North Church Side, Easington.

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