Memorial in Hart Lane, West Hartlepool commemorating Thomas Wilson d. 1912
Location
North cemetery, Hart Lane, West Hartlepool, England
Transcript
'THOMAS HUS. OF MARY JANE WILSON D. JAN 18 1912 67 YRS AND ABOVE MARY JANE D. NOV 20 1925 79 YRS'
Details
Type: Headstone
People
Wilson, Thomas Age: 67 Date of Death: 18/1/1912 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Shipwright Organisation:
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER. Bibliography: S.J. Wilson 'The Wilsons of Whitby & West Hartlepool', 'Cleveland Family History Society Monumental Index' (unpublished family history). Recorder: Stuart James Wilson 1999
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Arthur J. Edmunds d. 1885
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memoriam Arthur J EDMONDS, 3rd Officer S.S. 'Sikh' who died at this port December 8th 1885, aged 27 years. This stone is erected by the Ships Company'
Details
Description: Gothic style headstone flanked by pillars. Type: Gravestone Vessel: SS Sikh
People
Edmonds, Arthur J. Age: 27 Date of Death: 8/12/1885 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: 3rd Officer Organisation:
Wall tablet in Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, commemorating Lieutenant Philip Bromfield RN d. 1795
Location
Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England
Transcript
'SACRED / to the memory of Lieut. PHILIP BROMFIELD / late of His Majesty's ship St FIORENZO; Who after a liberal Education at Westminster School, entered at an early Age into the Naval Service / of his Country. / Under his brave and excellent Commander / Sir HARRY BURNARD NEALE Bart., / who was likewise his patron and Friend. / This Youth in a few Years had serv'd with Honour / in Ships of every description from a Sloop, to a first rate Man of War: / in every Station he gain'd the respect of his Superiors, / and the Esteem of his Equals / being modest, brave, and dilligent [sic], / and so devoted to his Profession / that had it pleas'd the Almighty / to have given him greater length of Days, / he would probably have been an Ornament / to the Character of a BRITISH NAVAL OFFICER / But - having exerted himself beyond his Strength / he died at Plymouth, on the 24th day of Novr. 1795 / having just enter'd his 19th Year / regretted by his brother officers and sorely lamented by his friends. / Yea speedily was he taken away / Lest that Wickedness might alter his Understanding, or Deceit beguile his Soul. / Wisdom Chap 4. VII.'
Details
Description: Rectangular stone tablet supported on a moulded base on two brackets. Surmounted by a moulded cornice with an arch-shaped pediment against which there is a relief carving of a draped, fluted urn surrounded by a foul anchor, ramrod and cannon. Type: Wall tablet Position: Chancel Materials: Coade stone Artists: Coade Vessel: HMS 'St Fiorenzo'
People
Bromfield, Philip Age: 19 Date of Death: 24/11/1795 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Possibly Phillip Broomfield Lt 7 Oct 1794 'Commissioned Sea Officers of the Royal Navy'.
Bibliography: P. Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 215, (Greenwich, 1972)
Headstone in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William Burton d. 1924 and Thomas Burton d. 1938
Location
Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales
Transcript
'In loving memory of / William / beloved son of / William & Anne Burton / who was drowned on the steamtug / "White Rose" June 12th 1924 / Aged 24. / Also of his brother / Thomas / Lost at sea March 1938 / and uncle Frank / Lost at sea March 1938 / Thy will be done.'
Details
Description: Headstone Type: Gravestone Vessel: White Rose
People
Burton, William Age: 24 Date of Death: 12/6/1924 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Burton, Thomas Age: Date of Death: 3/1938 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation:
Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Walmer, Kent commemorating John James Douglas, Lieutenant RMLI d.1858, John Douglas, Commander RN d. 1884, George Amelius Douglas, Captain RN d. 1900, Robert Gordon Douglas, Admiral RN d.1910
Location
Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England
Transcript
‘In Memory of / JOHN DOUGLAS ESQr., J.P. / Commander R.N. / Born Dec. 31st 1797, Died Nov. 11th, 1884. / Also of ROBINA, wife of above, / Born Sept. 20th, 1803, Died June 14th, 1874 / and of their children, / LOUISA JANE, Born March 10th 1833. Died October 1834. / JOHN JAMES, a Lieut. R.M. Lt. I. / Born Feby. 27th 1831, Died Feby. 8th. 1858. / HENRY DE WEND McDONNELL Mjr. Genl. B.S.C. / Born July 10th 1835, Died Feby 9th 1897. / GEORGE AMELIUS, Capt R.N. / Born Augst. 14th. 1832. Died Novr 20th 1900 / ROBERT GORDON DOUGLAS, Admiral, / Born June 7th 1829. Died January 12th 1910. / FENELLA ELIZABETH JULIANA SPARKS, / Born 1842. / Died 1924'
Details
Description: Carved with the arms of the Douglas family. Type: Wall tablet Position: South wall of nave Materials: White marble on black background
People
Douglas, John James Age: 26 Date of Death: 8/2/1858 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Douglas, John Age: 86 Date of Death: 11.11.1884 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Commander RN Organisation: Royal Navy Douglas, George Amelius Age: 68 Date of Death: 20/11/1900 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Captain RN Organisation: Royal Navy Douglas, Robert Gordon Age: 80 Date of Death: 12/1/1910 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial at St Michael’s Church, Inveresk commemorating Henry Sanderson d. 1876 Surgeon RN
Location
St Michael's Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland
Transcript
[Centre panel] 'IN MEMORY OF / AGNES THOM / WIFE OF HENRY SANDERSON SURGEON R.N. / WHO DIED AT MUSSELBURGH 14TH NOVR. 1871 / AGED 75 YEARS / HENRY SANDERSON SURGEON R.N. / DIED 3RD DECR. 1876 AGED 83 YEARS / ALEXANDER MACDONALD SANDERSON F.R.C.S.E. / BORN 29TH SEPTEMBER 1826, DIED 9TH OCTOBER 1892/ HENRY LESLIE / SON OF / ALEXANDER MACDONALD SANDERSON FRCSE / BORN 23RD MAY 1857 DIED 23RD SEPTEMBER 1920 / ISABELLA / YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF ROBERT PATERSON. / NUNFIELD DUMFRIES / AND WIFE OF A M SANDERSON F.R.C.S.E. / BORN 20TH JULY 1837 DIED 14TH APRIL 1929'
Details
Description: Three inscribed stone panels. Type: Memorial Position: North east corner of churchyard
People
Sanderson, Henry Age: 83 Date of Death: 3/12/1876 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation:
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER. Recorder: John Steele 1988
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