Memorial: M6220

Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Nether Stowey, Somerset commemorating John Murray Silke d. 1859

Location

St Mary's Church, Nether Stowey, Somerset, England

Transcript

'In / Memory of / IOHN MURRAY SILKE / the Beloved Son of / William Murray and Anne Silke / who died on his voyage to China. / December 16th 1859: / Aged 15 Years.'

Details

Description: A white, arch-top panel with brackets on a black background (probably limestone). Flowers and foliage inlaid in black above the inscription.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: East wall of north aisle
Materials: White marble
Artists: Pollard

People

Silke, John Murray
Age: 15
Date of Death: 16/12/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Ian Clarke

JSON

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