Memorial: M6465

Memorial in St David’s Church, Exeter, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Richard Darke RN d. 1845

Location

St David's Church, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'In memory of / Richard Darke Died 25 July 1827 / Aged 79 / Elizabeth his wife Died 15 August 1830 / Aged 64 / Also of their children / Joseph Died 3 March 1827 Aged 39 / Richard (Lieut R.N.) Died at Tavistock 10 August 1845 Aged 54 / Elizabeth Died 5 August 1851 Aged 63 / Grace wife of J W Snell Died 20 Feb 1854 / Aged 61 / Patience wife of Com Fell Died / 12 Nov 1866 Aged 62 / James Died 23 Nov 1869 Aged 75 / Also of / Sarah wife of George Darke. Died / 29 Dec 1850 Aged 38 / Also of / George Darke / Born 4th June 1800 / Died 31st May 1892'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Darke, Richard
Age: 54
Date of Death: 10/8/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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