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Holy Trinity, Rothwell

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In

MEMORY OF

BENJAMIN CHENEY

WHO DIED July 6Th 1855

in the 81st year of his

AGE.

ALSO of MARY CHENEY

WIFE OF THE ABOVE

Who died March 22nd 1856

AGED 60 YEARS

"Fear not them which kill the body
But are not able to kill the soul:"

  • Benjamin Cheney born c. 1775, died 06 Jul 1855, aged 80y   family history
  • Mary Cheney nee Blunsom, born c. 1796, died 22 Mar 1856, aged 60y   family history

Benjamin was murdered by a local youth Isaac Pinnock. See the detailed report of his trial from  The Northampton Mercury

See also their daughter  Ann's memorial


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