Both of Isabella's husbands died when their children were young and Grandmother worked hard to bring them up and provide their school pence. She used to say Mary was the only one who got "free education". None were illiterate.
Birthdate above is actually baptism dates from St. Bees Church of England Parish records.Christening [1]
Lori Brigham. Personal knowledge and family interviews, specifically Janet (Simpson) Smith. Death Certificate reads Twenty second February 1913, Main Street, Distington, R.D., Isabella Davidson, female, age 91 years, Occupation Widow of John Davidson a Road Surveyor, Cause of Death (1) Senile Decay Certified by George R. Cullin, L.R.C.S., Informant W. R. Messenger, Son, 8 Penshaw View, Usworth Colliery, Durham, registered Twenty fourth February 1913, F. Kendall Registrar.
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