Memorial: M5950

Memorial in St George the Martyr Cemetery, Brunswick Square, London commemorating Curtiss Brett d. 1784

Location

St George the Martyr Cemetery, Brunswick Square, London, England

Transcript

'Underneath are deposited the remains of / CURTISS BRETT Esq., / who died the 18th June, 1784, aged 64. / Twelve times the great Atlantic cross'd / To Fortune paying court; / In many a terrible tempest toss'd; / but now I'm safe in Port / Yet is my course not ended here, / Through faith in Christ I trust, / My sins forgiv'n, I shall appear / Among the Good and Just / ANN BRETT, his wife / Died 17th May, 1788, aged 59'

Details

People

Brett, Curtiss
Age: 64
Date of Death: 18/6/1784
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 212

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