On This Day ... 28 May

1797     Ann Yarrow was born in Hartlepool, Co Durham, England. She was the daughter of John Yarrow and Jane Horsley.

1849     Robert Kerss married Elizabeth Smith nee Giles at St Michael's Church, Bishopwearmouth, Co Durham.  Robert was my great-great-great grandfather.

1905     William Henry Darby died in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He was the son of William Henry Darby and Jessie Hephzibah Pugh and was only 28 days old.