Wall tablet in St Peter’s Church, West Leigh, Devon commemorating Captain William Cleveland RN d. 1734
Location
St Peter's Church, West Leigh, Devon, England
Transcript
'Sacred / To the Memory of / WILLIAM CLEVELAND / of Tapley Easq. / Descended from an Ancient family in Scotland / He served his Prince and Country as a Commander / in the Royal Navy in the reign of King William, Queen / Anne and King George 1st, in which time, he was in / every brave and memorable actions at sea / his conduct was never aspersed, His courage never / questioned. Discretion governed the former, the latter was Reason's guide. / In 1718 as a Reward for his Long and faithful service He / was appointed one of the Principle Officers and Commissioner / of his Majesty's Navy / That He held 14 Years with Reputation and Honour, when / being wearied out with Worldly business, retired into the / country, where he devoted himself to the Offices of / Religion, in hopes of a joyful Resurrection, in 1704, He marryed Anna One of the / Daughters of Iohn Davie of Orleigh Esq., who / departed this life 4th February 1726 Aged / 37 by whom he had several children / and Dyed the 2nd Iune 1734 in / the 70th, year of his Age'
Details
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble
People
Age: 70
Date of Death: 2/6/1734
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Royal Navy