ID Number100361
NameBANNISTER Sarah
Family NameBANNISTER
Plot3802
CemeteryChurch of England
StatusExisting Grave
Location on the Modern Grid MapM16 04
Inscription on TombstoneIn memory of Mary, wife of William BANNISTER, of Wellington New Zealand, who departed this life 26 February 1856, aged 53. "Mortal be wise, remember judgment and learn to die" Also Mary, daughter of John Eades and Ruth BANNISTER, and granddaughter of the above, who departed this life 31 May 1857, aged 8 years, --. Also William BANNISTER, who died 8 March 1871, aged 76, also Robert Elijah BANNISTER, son of the above, who died 11 June 1882, aged 33, also Robert Martin BANNISTER, son of Robert E. & Sarah BANNISTER, who died at Christchurch 15 July 1863, aged 15 months, also Sarah BANNISTER, born at Cheltenham, England, departed this life 14 May 1921, aged 85.
Description of GraveLarge family plot, surrounded by a low wall and concreted over. The original memorial is an upright headstone decorated with a sculptured urn, and incised lettering. Two white marble plaques added, with lead lettering; lower inscription quite worn (letters missing).
Date of Death or Burial*14 May, 1921
Public Cemetery Register NumberApp 128
Type of Record Burial
Age85
SexFemale
BiographyWidowed wife of Robert Elijah BANNISTER.