Pte. J.R. Wigham
Wigham family headstone: Brian Chandler
The headstone reads:
In loving memory of
James,
the beloved son of
John and Elizabeth
Wigham
who died from wounds
received in action
in France,
Nov.1 1917,
aged 25 years & 10 months.
Also William, their son
who was killed in action
in France
July 1 1916,
aged 26 years.
Also the above
John Wigham
died Jan. 9 1940
aged 77 years.
Also Elizabeth Wigham
died April 7 1961
aged 96 years.
Robert Wigham
dearly loved husband of Jane
died 9 Nov. 1961, aged 60 years.
Cremated.
James was the brother of William Wigham
Morpeth Herald 23/11/1917 carries a brief obituary:
Private Jas. Wigham, New Road, Isabella Pit, who was suffering from wounds, has now succumbed to his injuries.
