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Hesba Stretton

Hesba Stretton (1832–1911) was a writer, novelist and journalist.

Also recorded as Sarah Smith

Hesba Stretton

St Andrew's Church, Ham, Sarah Smith (Hesba Stretton) grave, and sister Elizabeth. The baptismal font originally came from a mason's yard in Wellington, Shropshire, where the sisters had been baptised, and had been in their garden at Ivycroft on Ham Common (no 23, now called The Little House).

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Born
1832. · Wellington.
Died
1911. · Ham.
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Occupation
writer, novelist and journalist.
Languages
English.

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  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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