Anne Fleming and Catherine Jennis facts for kids

Anne Fleming (1723 – 16 January 1796) and Catherine Jennis are buried together in a special vault. This vault is located inside the Wiveton parish church in the English county of Norfolk. You can find their burial place at the bottom of the steps leading to the communion table.

Who Were Anne Fleming and Catherine Jennis?

Anne Fleming and Catherine Jennis were two women from the 18th century. They were very close friends and chose to be buried together. Their shared burial place in Wiveton church is a special vault.

Anne Fleming's Life

Anne Fleming was born in 1723 and passed away on January 16, 1796, at the age of 73. Her memorial tablet is inside St. Mary's Church in Wiveton. It says she was a kind and generous person. The inscription also mentions she was a "pious and charitable Christian." Anne was the daughter of John Fleming and Sarah Fleming.

Catherine Jennis's Life

Catherine Jennis was born around 1712 and died on December 19, 178?. She was about 75 years old when she passed away. Catherine was the daughter of Edmund and Catherine Garrett. Her memorial is also in the Wiveton church, close to Anne's.

Their Special Friendship

The memorials for Anne Fleming and Catherine Jennis highlight their strong bond. Anne's memorial specifically calls Catherine her "much respected friend." This shows they had a very close and important friendship. They chose to be buried together, which was unusual for friends at that time. This suggests their friendship was very deep and lasting.

Family Burials

Anne Fleming's family, the Flemings, are buried in a different church. They rest in the church of St. Mary Virgin in Great Snoring. However, Anne chose to be buried with Catherine and Catherine's relatives, the Garrett family, in Wiveton. The two churches are not far apart, less than 15 miles.