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Mary Ann and John Palgrave
The Selby Tragedy
HUSBAND'S ANGUISH AT FUNERAL CEREMONY

The remains of Mrs. Mary Ann Palgrave (wife of Mr. John Palgrave, a Selby Poor Law Guardian), who died in the Selby Cottage Hospital last week as the result of injuries to her head, were yesterday afternoon laid to rest in the new part of Selby Cemetery, a large number of people being present. The Rev. C. E. Greaves, Wesleyan superintendent minister, conducted the service at the chapel in the cemetery and at the graveside.
The husband, who was the chief mourner, was moved to tears.

(Published in the "Northern Echo" on December 7, 1921)

Mary Ann Palgrave, probably a born Ward, died in Selby, North Yorkshire, England on 01 December 1929 and was buried in the cemetery of Selby.
John Palgrave died in Selby, North Yorkshire, England on 04 March 1929 and was buried in the cemetery of Selby.




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Lost Ancestors: 30 September 2021