Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, India commemorating John Statham, Bengal Pilot Service, d. 1841
Location
South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World
Transcript
Here are deposited the revered remains of / John Statham / Master Pilot H.C.S. a well-known, active and / zealous officer, born 24th October 1808, / died 18th September 1841. / He was universally esteemed for his integrity / kindness of disposition and willing [sic] to oblige / and died deeply and deservedly regretted by his / relatives, friends and acquaintances, but / above all by his much afflicted widow, / who mourns the loss of such an / incomparable husband. / Thou art gone to the grave, twere wrong to deplore thee, / since God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide, / He gave thee, He took thee, He soon will restore thee, / where death has no sting / since the Saviour has died. / Also his two infant children, who died in early infancy / Affections last token. / Also of Mary Anne Statham / widow of Mr Statham, died 12th Nov 1842 / aged 40 years, 5 months and 11 days.'
Details
People
Age: 33
Date of Death: 18/9/1841
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master Pilot
Organisation: Bengal Pilot Service