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Church of St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England

Brass at the Church of St John the Baptist, Windlesham commemorating Admiral James Newburgh Strange d. 1894

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / JAMES NEWBURGH STRANGE / DIED ALL SAINTS DAY 1894 / AGED 82 YEARS'

Details

Description: Calvary cross with inscription on stepped base.
Type: Wall plaque
Position: Between windows at west end
Materials: Brass

People

Strange, James Newburgh
Age: 82
Date of Death: 1894
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / JAMES NEWBURGH STRANGE / DIED ALL SAINTS DAY 1894 / AGED 82 YEARS'",
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Cross in Kensal Green Cemetery commemorating Matthew Fletcher Ryan d. 1901, Fleet Surgeon

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / MATTHEW FLETCHER RYAN R. N. / FLEET SURGEON / BORN 8TH FEBRUARY 1847 / DIED 5TH JULY 1901.'

Details

Description: Celtic cross on a three-stepped base with curbs.
Type: Cross
Position: Section 104
Materials: Limestone

People

Ryan, Matthew Fletcher
Age: 54
Date of Death: 5/7/1901
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / MATTHEW FLETCHER RYAN R. N. / FLEET SURGEON / BORN 8TH FEBRUARY 1847 / DIED 5TH JULY 1901.'",
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Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Memorial in Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent commemorating Flag-Lieutenant William Harvey RN d. 1879

Location

Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Transcript

'M of William Harvey, Priest, M.A. Oxon. Youngest son of Sir Thomas Harvey K.C.B. Vice Admiral of the White, died March 18th 1865 aged 41 years and of Jane his wife, died December 7th 1891 aged 66 years. Both are buried in this churchyard and also of their children William, Flag Lieutenant H.M.S. Bellerophon, died at Halifax N.S. October 13th 1879 aged 28 years. Henry Nowell, Barrister at Law, Middle Temple. Died December 22nd 1828 aged 76 years. Helen Jane died April 1st 1877 aged 23 years. Alice Maude wife of John Richard Statham died January 30th 1945 aged 87 years'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South wall of nave
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon

People

Harvey, William
Age: 28
Date of Death: 13/10/1879
Cause of Death: heart disease
Rank / Occupation: Flag Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Lieutenant William Harvey was serving as a watch keeping Lieutenant in HMS Bellerophon, then the flagship of the North America and West Indies station.

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  "transcript": "'M of William Harvey, Priest, M.A. Oxon. Youngest son of Sir Thomas Harvey K.C.B. Vice Admiral of the White, died March 18th 1865 aged 41 years and of Jane his wife, died December 7th 1891 aged 66 years. Both are buried in this churchyard and also of their children William, Flag Lieutenant H.M.S. Bellerophon, died at Halifax N.S. October 13th 1879 aged 28 years. Henry Nowell, Barrister at Law, Middle Temple. Died December 22nd 1828 aged 76 years. Helen Jane died April 1st 1877 aged 23 years. Alice Maude wife of John Richard Statham died January 30th 1945 aged 87 years'",
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Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Headstone in Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating Captain W.H. Hill d. 1846

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In Affectionate Remembrance / of / CAPTAIN W.H. HILL / OF FLUSHING, CORNWALL / WHO DIED AT BELIZE, HONDURAS / OF YELLOW FEVER / 25th OCTR 1846 AGED 48 YEARS / Also / SUSAN RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th DECR 1871 / AGED 73 Years'

Details

Description: The remaining section of a badly damaged headstone is semi-circular with the top section missing. It has a wide outer border, cut lower than the central area where the inscription is located. The words 'IN Affectionate Remembrance' follow the curve of the stone, with the remaining inscription in a vertical position. An oblong section with two short ends sits in front of the remaining section of the Headstone.
Type: Headstone
Position: Church of England Section L 765

People

Hill, W.H.
Age: 48
Date of Death: 25/10/1846
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Also buried in the grave are Peter T. Hill son of the above who died 10 Feb 1875, aged 49 Years, Ships Carpenter and his wife Elizabeth Hill nee Gyles who died 1 July 1902 Age 68 years.
Recorder: Sandra Elizabeth Geddes 2009

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  "transcript": "'In Affectionate Remembrance / of / CAPTAIN W.H. HILL / OF FLUSHING, CORNWALL / WHO DIED AT BELIZE, HONDURAS / OF YELLOW FEVER / 25th OCTR 1846 AGED 48 YEARS / Also / SUSAN RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th DECR 1871 / AGED 73 Years'<br />\r\n<br />",
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Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire, England

Memorial in Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire commemorating Robert King d. 1654.

Location

Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire, England

Transcript

'ROBERT KING descended from the Saxon Kings in Devonshire 3d Son of JOHN Bishop of London, brought up at Winchester School, and Christ Church in Oxford where he proceeded Mr of Arts. After changing his Course he went to the Wars in Holland, then to some Service by Sea. Lastly he engaged in a Voyage to the Amazons in the West Indies, which Success to his Fortune and Health gave him a lingring preparation for his last Voyage of his Life, finished November 4th in the 48 yeare of his Age. Anno Domini 1654'

Details

People

King, Robert
Age: 47
Date of Death: 4/11/1654
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: John Le Neve 'Monumenta Anglicana', vol.ii, p.31, (London, 1718).

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  "transcript": "'ROBERT KING descended from the Saxon Kings in Devonshire 3d Son of JOHN Bishop of London, brought up at Winchester School, and Christ Church in Oxford where he proceeded Mr of Arts. After changing his Course he went to the Wars in Holland, then to some Service by Sea. Lastly he engaged in a Voyage to the Amazons in the West Indies, which Success to his Fortune and Health gave him a lingring preparation for his last Voyage of his Life, finished November 4th in the 48 yeare of his Age. Anno Domini 1654'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire commemorating Robert King d. 1654.</p>",
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St Peter's Church, Fordcombe, Kent, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Fordcombe, Kent commemorating Captain George Arthur Hardinge RN d. 1910

Location

St Peter's Church, Fordcombe, Kent, England

Transcript

‘Sacred / to the memory of / GEORGE ARTHUR HARDINGE / Captain of H M Royal Navy / Born Sept 1864. Died Aug 1910 / Nearer my God to thee - Nearer to thee.'

Details

Description: Cruciform coped stone on stepped plinth. West side: Text, East side: Carved Anchor
Type: Cruciform coped stone
Position: Churchyard left of path near church door
Materials: Stone

People

Hardinge, George Arthur
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 8/1910
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Mrs J. Quarmby

JSON

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  "transcript": "‘Sacred / to the memory of / GEORGE ARTHUR HARDINGE / Captain of H M Royal Navy / Born Sept 1864. Died Aug 1910 / Nearer my God to thee - Nearer to thee.'",
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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Wall tablet at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Captain Samuel Arden RN d. 1824

Location

Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'OPPOSITE THIS TABLET / REST THE REMAINS OF / Captain Samuel Arden / of the Royal Navy WHO DIED THE 12TH APRIL 1824 / IN THE 64TH YEAR OF HIS AGE'

Details

Type: Wall tablet

People

Arden, Samuel
Age: 63
Date of Death: 12/4/1824
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: BB Tomlinson 10/06/81

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  "transcript": "'OPPOSITE THIS TABLET / REST THE REMAINS OF / Captain Samuel Arden / of the Royal Navy WHO DIED THE 12TH APRIL 1824 / IN THE 64TH YEAR OF HIS AGE'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Captain Samuel Arden RN d. 1824</p>",
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St Michael's Church, Stokenham, Devon, England

Wall tablet in St Michael’s Church, Stokenham, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Holdsworth RN d. 1802

Location

St Michael's Church, Stokenham, Devon, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory / of THOMAS WESTON HOLDSWORTH, / Lieutenant in HIS MAJESTY'S Navy, / Son of ARTHUR and ELIZABETH HOLDSWORTH, / of Widdicombe, / who departed this Life the 22.d Day of October, 1802; / in the nineteenth Year of his Age.'

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Description: Sarcophagus-shaped tablet of white marble on a dark grey slate ground. The pediment rests on a fluted cornice; below it is a bolection moulding which runs all round the sarcophagus, including the feet. The ground is supported on two white marble discs.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Holdsworth Chapel, East wall
Materials: Marble, slate

People

Holdsworth, Thomas Weston
Age: 18
Date of Death: 22/10/1802
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
Photographer: P Lacey

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory / of THOMAS WESTON HOLDSWORTH, / Lieutenant in HIS MAJESTY'S Navy, / Son of ARTHUR and ELIZABETH HOLDSWORTH, / of Widdicombe, / who departed this Life the 22.d Day of October, 1802; / in the nineteenth Year of his Age.'",
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Garrison Chapel, Portsmouth, England

Wall tablet in the Garrison Chapel, Portsmouth commemorating Major Thomas Oldfield RM d. 1799

Location

Garrison Chapel, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the Memory of / Major THOMAS OLDFIELD / of the Marines / who from early youth distinguished himself / under several Commanders and especially / in AMERICA and LORD CORNWALLIS / until / honored even by his Enemies in whose Front he fell / he sacrificed that Life / which he had so ofter hazarded in the Service of / his country / at the siege of ACRE in SYRIA / April VII A.D. MDCCXXCIX / AET XLIII / This Monument / was erected as a testimony / of sincere Affection and Gratitude / by the Widow and Son of / Lieutenant JOHN NICHOLS OLDFIELD / of the Marines / the loving and beloved brother of the above / who died April IX A.D. MDCCXCIII / AET XLII / and was interred at ALVERSTOKE'

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Type: Wall tablet

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Oldfield, John Nichols
Age: 42
Date of Death: 9/4/1793
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Oldfield, Thomas
Age: 43
Date of Death: 7/4/1799
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Major RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Notes: Thomas Oldfield served in the attack on Teneriffe in 1797, and the battle of the Nile 1798. Buried with military honours by the French having died as a prisoner of war. Died of wounds received at St Jean d'Acre. John Nichols Oldfield is buried at Alverstoke.
Bibliography: 'Antiques Trade Gazette' 6 March 1999. (sale of profile portrait of Thomas Oldfield).
Recorder: B. Tomlinson

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  "transcript": "'Sacred /  to the Memory of / Major THOMAS OLDFIELD / of the Marines / who from early youth distinguished himself / under several Commanders and especially / in AMERICA and LORD CORNWALLIS / until / honored even by his Enemies in whose Front he fell / he sacrificed that Life / which he had so ofter hazarded in the Service of / his country / at the siege of ACRE in SYRIA / April VII A.D. MDCCXXCIX / AET XLIII / This Monument / was erected as a testimony / of sincere Affection and Gratitude / by the Widow and Son of / Lieutenant JOHN NICHOLS OLDFIELD / of the Marines / the loving and beloved brother of the above / who died April IX A.D. MDCCXCIII / AET XLII / and was interred at ALVERSTOKE'",
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Old English Cemetery, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Livorno, Italy, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Old English Cemetery, Livorno, Italy commemorating Thomas Oddy and Charles Stewart d. 1793

Location

Old English Cemetery, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Livorno, Italy, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Thomas Oddy / and Charles Stewart / This monument / is erected / the British Factory / to commemorate the/death of two English / sailors, who lost their / lives by the bursting of / a cannon on board the Constantine, Captain St Barbe / in celebrating the birth-day of our Royal Sovereign George / the third, the 4th June; A.D. 1793'

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People

Oddy, Thomas
Age:
Date of Death: 4/6/1793
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation:
Stewart, Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 4/6/1793
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: G.G. Milner-Gibson Cullum; Francis Campbell MaCauley 'The inscriptions in the old British cemetery of Leghorn' (Leghorn, 1906) p. 88.

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  "transcript": "'Thomas Oddy / and Charles Stewart / This monument / is erected / the British Factory / to commemorate the/death of two English / sailors, who lost their / lives by the bursting of / a cannon on board the Constantine, Captain St Barbe / in celebrating the birth-day of our Royal Sovereign George / the third, the 4th June; A.D. 1793'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters