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Headstone of Harriet Dando, her husband Robert and his second wife Sarah, St John's Church, Dudley (2009).
With sincere thanks to Jean Langdell for providing the following information.
Robert Dando was born Abt. 1820 in Paulton, Somerset, son of George & Constance Dando (nee Keevil). Robert married his first wife Harriet Harper on 14 September 1840 at All Saints Church, Sedgley. Harriet was born 6 October 1819, daughter of Joseph & Sarah Harper.
1841 Census: Robert & Harriet were living at Freebodies, Dudley with Harriet’s parents. Robert & Harriet had a son Joseph (born 3 January 1841) living with them.
1851 Census: Robert & Harriet were living at West Bromwich Street, Oldbury with their sons Joseph and Levi (born 20 June 1845) and Levi Harper (Harriet’s brother.)
Harriet Dando nee Harper died on 8 June 1855 and was buried on 18 July 1855 at St John’s Church, Kates Hill, Dudley – Section D1 Row 6.
Robert married his second wife Sarah Taylor on 4 December 1855 at St Thomas’ Church, Dudley. Sarah was born abt. 1814 at Stourport, daughter of Joseph Taylor.
1861 Census: Robert & Sarah were living at Wesley Street, Brierley, Sedgley with Robert & Harriet’s children Joseph, Levi and Louisa [Adelaide] (born 7 July 1851.)
1871 Census: Robert & Sarah were living at 31 Wesley Street, Brierley, Sedgley with Robert & Harriet’s children Levi and Louisa [Adelaide].
Robert Dando died 30 January 1881 and was buried at St John’s Church, Kates Hill, Dudley with his first wife Harriet Dando nee Harper.
1881 Census: Sarah (a Widow) was living at Wesley Street, Brierley, Sedgley with her stepdaughter Louisa A[delaide] Dando.
Sarah Dando nee Taylor died 6 April 1883 and was buried at St John’s Church, Kates Hill, Dudley with her husband Robert Dando and Robert’s first wife Harriet Dando nee Harper.
