Memorial: M2177

Wall tablet in St Margaret’s Church, Felbrigg, Norfolk commemorating Vice-Admiral William Windham, RN d. 1833

Location

St Margaret's Church, Felbrigg, Norfolk, England

Transcript

‘SACRED / to the memory of / WILLIAM WINDHAM / Vice Admiral of the White / eldest son of / Dr. Lukin, Dean of Wells by Catherine / daughter of Robert Lee Doughty, Esq. / of Hanworth / He was born 20th September 1768 / and died 12th January 1833 / Aged 64 years / By will, he succeeded to / the name and property of his uncle, / the late / Right Honourable William Windham / upon the demise of his widow in 1824 / Vice Admiral Windham married in 1801, Anne / second daughter of Peter Thellusson, Esq., / Broadsworth, Co. York / by her, he had issue / seven sons and six daughters, / all of whom survived him with the exception / of George, a Lieutenant in the Navy / who died at Malta / and Thomas who died an infant'

Details

Description: Naval trophies above the inscription tablet including mast, canon, axe and sextant. Below a lion in relief.
Type: Wall monument
Materials: Marble

People

Windham, William
Age: 64
Date of Death: 12/1/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Captain M.T. Morton 1982
Photographer: Captain M.T. Morton 1982

JSON

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