Memorial: M2598

Memorial in Helston, Cornwall commemorating John Rogers d. 1821

Location

St Michael's Church, Helston, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'To the Memory of / JOHN ROGERS ESQUIRE / OF ANTRON LODGE IN THE PARISH OF SITHNEY / Late Captain of His Majesty's Packet the PORTLAND / who departed this Life 13 April 1821, Aged 65 / Also / MARY his WIFE, Daughter of / THOMAS OLDHAM ESQUIRE, Major in the Honourable / East India Company’s Service / who died March 5th 1807 / Aged 52'

Details

Description: Wall tablet. Inscription tablet in the shape of a sarcophagus on paw feet, a draped urn above. A roundel on the apron carved with a foul anchor in relief.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble
Vessel: Portland

People

Rogers, John
Age: 65
Date of Death: 13/4/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Packet Captain
Organisation: Post Office

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders 1993

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