Her gravestone said she died "in her 28th year" which means she was 27. (If this seems confusing, note that a baby is "in their first year" before the age of 1. It means their first year has begun but not completed.)
Her gravestone said she died "in her 28th year" which means she was 27. (If this seems confusing, note that a baby is "in their first year" before the age of 1. It means their first year has begun but not completed.)
Inscription
In memory of Mrs
Ane the wife of Mr
HEZEKIAH EDG
ERTON & Daughter
Of Mr Theophilus &
Ane Abell who
Died February the
27th 1744 in the
28 year of her Age.
Family Members
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