Cohen, Charles J (1890-1911)
April 28th, 2010 by Alexandra |
Inscription
Inscribed with the Star of David.
Inscription in Hebrew.
SACRED
MEMORY OF
CHARLES
DEAR SON OF
JOSEPH and NANCY
COHEN
LONDON, ENGLAND
DIED 22 MAY 1911
AGED 21
MAY HIS DEAR SOUL
REST IN PEACE
THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY TRAMWAY
BOARD EMPLOYEES
CH. CH.
Headstone Description
REFER TO PHOTO
Stonemason : Parson’s
Plot location
Block 19 Plot 62
Individual History
Charles was the son of Joseph and Nancy Cohen of London.
He came to New Zealand circa 1891 as an infant. Still single, and a Tram Conductor, Charles, fell off the footboard of a moving Linwood tram on Saturday 2oth May 1911, suffering from concussion of the brain and other injuries. He was taken to hospital where at first he was thought to be doing well, but died on the morning of Monday 22nd May 1911.
His memorial was erected by Tramway Board employees in Christchurch and stands in the Jewish section.
(Sources: Linwood Cemetery Conservation Plan, Papers Past : Ashburton Guardian, Vol xxxii, Issue 8374, 22 May 1911 page 3 and Grey River Argus 22 May 1911)
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