Memorial: M1941

Memorial at St James’ Church, Cooling, Kent commemorating John William Murton d. 1852

Location

St James Church, Cooling, Kent, England

Transcript

IN MEMORY OF / JOHN WILLIAM / ELDEST SON OF JOHN MURTON / OF COOLING CASTLE / WHO ON HIS PASSAGE TO CALCUTTA / IN THE SHIP MONARCH / FELL OVERBOARD AND WAS DROWNED / WHEN OFF RIO DE JANEIRO / IN THE EVENING 22nd SEPTEMBER 1852 / IN THE 28th YEAR OF HIS AGE / "and so perished / one of the finest and / best hearted seamen / who ever trod a ship's deck - I have lost / a trustworthy officer, and a valued friend - / peace be to his remains" / Extract from Capt. Arrow's Log

Details

People

Murton, John William
Age: 27 yrs
Date of Death: 22/9/1852
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Fell overboard and drowned on voyage.
Recorder: John Physick 1995

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