Birkbeck, Isabella 1844-1930

Kirkby Stephen Cemetery; Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, England

‘In loving memory of Margaret the wife of Robert Birkbeck who died June 11th 1878. Aged 77 years. Also of the above named Robert Birkbeck who died June 21st 1891. Aged 89 years. Also of Robert their son born January 2nd 1834 died December 2nd 1887. Isabella their daughter born February 29th 1843 died January 9th 1930.’

Relation to Author: 2nd great-grandaunt

Note: Although the birth year on this monument states 1843, the date of the 29th (leap year) was actually 1844 and her baptism was also in 1844.