Memorial: M3141

Ledger at St Michael’s Church, Minehead commemorating James Quircke, mariner d. 1613 and his son Robert d. 1649

Location

St Michael's Church, Minehead, Somerset, England

Transcript

'Here resteth the body of James Quircke, mariner, who deceased Feb 20th 1613, who purchased the fee farme of the moytee of this rectori. Here resteth the bodye of Robert Quircke mariner, the son of James Quircke, he died the 18th of March 1649'

Details

Type: Ledger

People

Quircke, James
Age:
Date of Death: 20/2/1613
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:
Quircke, Robert
Age:
Date of Death: 18/3/1649
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: F. Hancock 'Minehead: in the County of Somerset: a history of the parish, the manor, and the port' (Taunton, 1903).

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