Edith Pechey

1845–1908 (age 63)

Biography

Edith Pechey, born in 1845, was among the earliest women to pursue medical training in Britain, combining her skill as a physician with a gift for observation that enriched her writing.

She used her pen and her practice to advocate for women's education and health, leaving a legacy of courage and compassion that continues to inspire visitors to Cheriton Road Cemetery.

Also buried at Cheriton Road Cemetery

Bithia Mary Croker
1847–1920 (age 73)
Cheriton Road Cemetery
Bithia Mary Croker was a writer whose novels and stories contributed to late nineteenth-century English literature.
Vere Seymour
1879–1916 (age 37)
Cheriton Road Cemetery
Vere Seymour is remembered for his quiet devotion to others and is laid to rest at Cheriton Road Cemetery.
John James Wilson
1818–1875 (age 57)
Cheriton Road Cemetery
John James Wilson was a nineteenth-century painter.
Baker Russell
1837–1911 (age 74)
Cheriton Road Cemetery
Baker Russell was a respected military officer whose steady leadership inspired confidence and loyalty.
Catherine Crowe
1790–1872 (age 82)
Cheriton Road Cemetery
Catherine Crowe was a nineteenth-century Scottish writer and novelist of considerable literary influence.
John Stokes Croker
1844–1911 (age 67)
Cheriton Road Cemetery
John Stokes Croker (1844–1911) was a Victorian-era resident whose life spanned nearly seven decades.