Memorial stone to James Austen and second wife Mary in churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas in Steventon village, Hampshire, England, UK,

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In the Churchyard of Steventon Church, Hampshire a flat stone covers the grave of James Austen and his second wife Mary – who died 24 years after the Rev. James. The stone bears the inscription:- The Rev. JAMES AUSTEN Born Feb. 13th 1763. Died Dec. 13th 1819. MARY AUSTEN Born April 17th 1771. Died August 3rd 1843. James was a brother of author Jane Austen, and was rector in the church.

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Size: 4999px × 3333px
Location: Steventon near Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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