Memorial at St James’s Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica commemorating James Lee d. 1821
Location
St James's Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of the Honourable James Lee Esq MD member of His Majesty's Privy Council of this Island who died in the gulph of Florida on his passage to England where he was going for the recovery of his health on 30 May 1821 aged 68. This monument was erected by his affectionate friend Francis Rigby Brodbett 1822. His body was committed to the deep'
Details
Description: Carved with three masted sailing vessel. The head of a pointed arched black backing panel is filled with a carved shield of arms and a crest in white marble. Below is a sarcophagus shaped panel on lions paws with a band of double guilloche ornament along the top edge. A three masted sailing vessel and 'His body was committed to the deep' carved on front. Serpents and staves on either side of the inscription panel.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South transept
Materials: Marble
Artists: Reeves & Son
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South transept
Materials: Marble
Artists: Reeves & Son
People
Lee, James
Age: 68
Date of Death: 30/5/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:
Age: 68
Date of Death: 30/5/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Deceased a Doctor.
Bibliography: Lesley Lewis 'English Commemorative Monuments in Jamaica', 'The Jamaican Historical Review' vol. ix (1972).
Bibliography: Lesley Lewis 'English Commemorative Monuments in Jamaica', 'The Jamaican Historical Review' vol. ix (1972).