THY WILL BE DONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
William Cheney
WHO DIED DECR 31ST 1862
IN THE 53RD YEAR
OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF MARY ANN CHENEY
INTERRED AT ARTHINGWORTH
MAY 14TH 1903
AGED 86 YEARS
William Cheney
was born about 1809 at Rushton or Rothwell (different censuses show different
birthplaces), the son of
Benjamin Cheney and
Mary Blunsom. Wi. William was described as a farmer in 1841/51 and as a maltster and
grazier in 1861.
Mary Ann Willis was born about 1817 at Thorpe Malsor. She and William were married
at Thorpe Malsor in 1836. Mary Ann's memorial at Arthingworth is in poor
condition, but you can see it here.