Historical information
Elizabeth Mercer, born 23/8/1873 at Spring Hill, married David Brown of Chepstowe. They had two children, Vera and Roy. They also acted as foster parents to one of David Brown’s nieces, Verna Brown, whose mother died when Verna was quite young.
Elizabeth died at Skipton on 19/1/1940.
Physical description
Black and white copy of original photograph of a portrait of a lady turned to her left. She is wearing a puffed sleeved dress with a spray of flowers tucked into her bodice and a high neck collar with brooch. (nee Mercer)
Inscriptions & markings
"Bessie Brown nee Mercer".
