William CHEVERTON

Forename(s): William

Surname: CHEVERTON

Date of birth: 1820 (approx., calculated)

Date of death: 26 Sep 1916

Date of burial: 30 Sep 1916

Age at death: 96 years

Address: Durton Farm, Parish of Arreton

Section: B  Unconsecrated - Cemetery map

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Burial Register entry: Newport   3496

IWCP - 30 September 1916 - NEWPORT - VETERAN LOCAL PREACHER'S DEATH. - A notable Primitive Methodist local preacher for some 75 years, and a well-known farmer, passed away on Tuesday in the person of Mr. William Cheverton, of Durton Farm, in his 96th year. He was highly esteemed in the Primitive Methodist Church, and was affectionately styled the local "Bishop" of the denomination. The funeral will take place at Newport Cemetery this (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock after a service at the farm at 1 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow (Sunday) at 6.30 p.m.

Also on this marker:

   Hannah CHEVERTON