In Loving Memory of
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE
WILLIAM CHENEY
WHO DIED ON MAY 14TH 1903 AGED 86
William Cheney
was born about 1809 at Rushton or Rothwell (different censuses show different
birthplaces). He 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 probably
married before 1838 when their eldest known child
Benjamin was was born at
Harrington.
Mary Ann also appears on her husband's memorial at
Harrington.