Catherine Blanchard (abt. 1770 - 1791)

Ancestors

Died 25 Aug 1791 at about age 21 in Kilham, Yorkshire, England

Biography

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Born about 1770, daughter of John Blanchard and his wife, Mary Wilson, Catherine was the sweetheart of Edward Anderson, sailor of Kilham. It was a good match, both sets of parents approving. Then, the night before Edward was due to sail, the pair stayed out all night. ^[1] Edward sailed leaving Catherine in disgrace. She died on 25 August 1791 aged 21, before Edward returned to Kilham and was buried at All Saints on 28th. ^[2] We know from the report by Edward of a letter from his brother, Henry, that Catherine was the girl in question. ^[3]

"In memory of Henry Wilson and Alice his wife. He died November 20th 1766 aged 82 years. She died April 3rd 1784 aged 92 years. Also of Mary their daughter wife of John Blanchard who departed this life 24th of Jany 1809 aged 76 years. Here lie the remains of John Blanchard who died November 28th 1798 aged 73 years. Also of three of his children. Henry Blanchard aged 19 Catherine Blanchard aged 21 Mary Hagget aged 29. Hoccine Monumentum (pignis amoris) Curare Rev J Blanchard. Academia Novin harmiensis Rector A.D. MDCCC" ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ The Sailor, Edward Anderson " When bound to sea, then home with her I went, In love and innocence the night we spent; I talk'd of my return, the joys how sweet, She wept and said we never more should meet. Although our parents both of us did blame, We could not part before the morning came, I called next day to bid a last adieu, And of her charms to take another view; Her look shew'd kind affection, love sincere, I turned away to hide the falling tear."
2. ↑ Burial record, Kilham (28 August 1791 Catherine Blanchard, spinster daughter of John Blanchard, farmer by Mary his wife died the 25th)
3. ↑ The Sailor, Edward Anderson "the last night at home you would not stay, Miss Blanchard, she more pleasing was to you, Her beauty captivating I allow; None had objection to her for your wife "
4. ↑ Monumental Inscriptions All Saints, Kilham