Memorial: M6619

Memorial at St Petroc’s Church, South Brent, Devon, England commemorating Admiral William Cuming d. 1824

Location

St Petroc's Church, South Brent, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL WILLIAM CUMING / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / JUNE THE XXTH MDCCCXXIV / AGED LXIV / AND OF GRACE HIS WIFE / WHO DIED XXXTH MARCH MDCCCXXVIII / AGED LXXI'

Details

Description: Female figure mourning over an urn on a plinth, a laurel branch behind. The inscription on carved draped cloth below.
Type: Wall memorial
Materials: Marble

People

Cuming, William
Age: 64
Date of Death: 20/6/1824
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear-Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Peter Hore 'Nelson's Band of Brothers : Lives and Memorials' p. 64 (Barnsley, 2015)

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