Memorial: M182

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Thomas Gillespie d. 1871

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Thomas GILLESPIE, late boilermaker of the S.S.'Glenarthy'. Died 17th. October 1871, aged 45 years'

Details

Description: Grave with kerb stones and chains. The headstone, has pillars on either side of the inscription with anthemion terminals above, which flank an open pediment.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Glenarthy

People

Gillespie, Thomas
Age: 45
Date of Death: 17/10/1871
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boilermaker
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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