William BISHOP
Forename(s): William
Surname: BISHOP
Son of Edmund Bishop, InnkeeperDate of birth: 1875 (approx., calculated)
Date of death: 5 Jan 1891
Date of burial: 9 Jan 1891
Age at death: 16 years
Address: Pyle Street, Parish of Newport
Section: C Consecrated - Cemetery map
Plot No: 441 Section map of plotsBurial Register entry: Newport 2224
IWCP - 10 January 1891 - NEWPORT - THE FUNERAL - of William Bishop, only son of Mr. E. Bishop, of Pyle-street, took place yesterday (Friday), the service being performed by the Rev. R. H. Farrant. The deceased, who was only in his 17th year, was a youth of great promise and was very much respected. The coffin was covered with beautiful floral wreaths and crosses, and amongst the followers were the members of St. Thomas's Young Men's Bible Class, which the deceased had for some time attended.
Newport Cemetery
Image by: Tony Barton
Inscription
INLOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIE BISHOP
The beloved & only child of E. & L. BISHOP
who fell asleep Jan 5TH 1891
AGED 16 Years
Transcription by: Kate MacDonell & Cherry Farley