Memorial: M3051

Memorial at St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow to Admiral James Vashon d. 1785

Location

St Laurence's Church, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory / of / JAMES VASHON ESQUIRE / Admiral of the White / DIED OCTR. 20TH 1827 AGED 85 YEARS / Also of / JANE his WIFE / WHO DIED DEC. 4TH 1785 AGED 42 YEARS / And also of / SARAH his WIFE / WHO DIED MARCH 2ND 1832 AGED 82 YEARS'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Lady Chapel
Materials: Marble

People

Vashon, James
Age: 85
Date of Death: 20/10/1827
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Vashon's island named after his by George Vancouver.
Bibliography: David Lloyd, Ewart Carson and Don Beattie 'The Parish Church of St Laurence Ludlow' (Ludlow) p.25.
Recorder: Patricia Barber 1990

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