To Cassandra, from Rowling, "Give my Love to Jane, as she arrived at Steventon Yesterday, I dare say."
Jane was Jane Cooper, Lady Williams, Jane Austen's cousin, the very same person we discussed yesterday. She was born 29 June 1771. It was Jane Cooper who attended the Abbey School in Reading with Jane and Cassandra when they were younger.
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/hill/austen/homes04.html#p033
Jane's husband was Capt Thomas Williams who Charles Austen was serving under. She and Capt Williams married at Steventon 11 December 1792. Revd Tom Fowle, Cassandra's fiance, officiated the wedding and Jane and Cassandra were witnesses.
She died 9 August 1798 in a carriage accident in the Isle of Wight. Jane and Captain Thomas did not have any children.
In 1800 Captain Williams re-married a Miss Whapshare. It is said that "he re-married as he had had such a happy first marriage."
I hope you enjoy your day today!
Terrie
One of the great things about my followers is that they often have wonderful blogs. That is so true with you. I have always been interested in Jane Austen and find your blog is so fun. I look forward to reading your posts. Louise
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Louise. I have been enjoying your blog also. Everything you post is so beautiful. It is kind of you to share all of your images and talent with the rest of us. Thank you again. Terrie
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