Sarah Barnes Bishop-life after the death of her husband Joseph.

Above:Another photo of Sarah Barnes Bishop taken by Elizabeth Higgins of Maiden lane, Stamford, c. 1860-61.

After the death of her husband Joseph in 1845, Sarah remained in Whittlesey for some years.When the 1851 census was taken six years later Sarah Bishop was still living on her own at Whittlesey.

By the 1861 census, however, she had joined her daughter-in-law Eliza Bishop in St. Pauls Street, Stamford, living in the same street but not the same house. A date of between 1851 and 1855 has been set for Sarah’s move from Whittlesey to Stamford. She was the sole executrix and beneficiary of her son Henry Bishop’s will, and when the will was proved on April 14, 1855, Sarah’s address was given as Stamford.
In 1861,Sarah Bishop was 78 years old, and her occupation was "Lady". With her was 17 year old servant Frances Broughton.
The 1871 census found her living by herself at 42 St. Paul's Street, Stamford, aged 87. Her occupation was "Living on annuity from husband".
Sarah Barnes Bishop died in early 1872, aged 87. I have applied for her death certificate, and will post it online when it arrives.