Headstone in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Seaton Carew.
M.I. reads; In Loving Memory of Robert Ferguson of Seaton Carew who died February 26th 1894 aged 69 years. Also of Hannah his wife who died February 21st 1917 aged 76 years. Also of Mabel daughter of the above who died April 9th 1873 aged 7 years. Also of their son Frederick William who died December 27th 1945 aged 77 years. Robert was a cobbler working in Charles Street, Seaton Carew.
Date (of image) : 2007
Donor : Maureen Anderson
Creator : Maureen Anderson
Location
Robert Ferguson working in his cobbler's shop in Charles Street, Seaton Carew in 1888. Robert was born c1825 and was married to Hannah.
More detail »Holy Trinity Church, Seaton Carew opened in 1831.
The consecration of the church took place on the Festival of St Michael and All Angels, 29th September 1831, by Bishop Van Mildert. In the early days it was the chapel of Stranton Parish.
On the 21st October 1841 the Chapelry of Seaton Carew was created and licensed under the Bishop of Durham. This meant it could conduct baptisms, weddings and funerals/burials.
In 1842 a chancel and gallery were added, creating the building we know today. The burial ground was also extended.
This information was kindly provided by Julie Cordiner.
More detail »Robert Ferguson was a cobbler working in a shop in Charles Street, Seaton Carew.
More detail »