Note 368 — Chapter XIX · Robert Stephenson’s Victoria Bridge, Lower Canada—Illness and Death—Stephenson Characteristics.
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In 1829 Robert Stephenson married Frances, daughter of John Sanderson, merchant, London; but she died in 1842, without issue, and Mr. Stephenson did not marry again. Until the close of his life, Robert Stephenson was accustomed twice in every year to visit his wife’s grave in Hampstead churchyard.