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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England

Tomb in the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon commemorating Captain Edward Woollcombe RN d. 1824 and Captain John Charles Woollcombe d. 1821

Location

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / JOHN CHARLES WOOLLCOMBE / Captain in the Royal Navy / son of the late WILLIAM WOOLLCOMBE / Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral / and Rector of East Worlington / In this County / He died February 13 [?] 1821 [?] aged 37 / Also within this vault / rest the mortal remains of / Cap. EDWARD WOOLLCOMBE R.N. / Twin brother of the above / J.C. WOOLLCOMBE / who died December 8th [?] 1824 Aged 40 / Companions at their birth / united through life / in death they are not parted / ELIZA HOWE / widow of the above / Capt. J.C. WOOLLCOMBE / died December 28th [?] 1858 aged 68 / MARY WOOLLCOMBE / eldest daughter of [the above?] / Rev. WILLIAM WOOLLCOMBE / Died July 21 [?] 1866 aged 81 [?]'

Details

Type: Tomb
Position: Churchyard south side

People

Woollcombe, Edward
Age: 40
Date of Death: 12/1824
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Woollcombe, John Charles
Age: 37
Date of Death: 13/2/1821 (?)
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: John Charles Woollcombe buried 20 Feb. 1821, Edward Woollcombe buried 15 Dec. 1824 aged 40.
Recorder: D.P. Gander 1985

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / JOHN CHARLES WOOLLCOMBE / Captain in the Royal Navy / son of the late WILLIAM WOOLLCOMBE / Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral / and Rector of East Worlington / In this County / He died February 13 [?] 1821 [?] aged 37  / Also within this vault / rest the mortal remains of / Cap. EDWARD WOOLLCOMBE R.N. / Twin brother of the above / J.C. WOOLLCOMBE / who died December 8th [?] 1824 Aged 40 / Companions at their birth / united through life / in death they are not parted / ELIZA HOWE / widow of the above / Capt. J.C. WOOLLCOMBE / died December 28th [?] 1858 aged 68 / MARY WOOLLCOMBE / eldest daughter of [the above?] / Rev. WILLIAM WOOLLCOMBE / Died July 21 [?] 1866 aged 81 [?]'",
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    "recorder": "D.P. Gander 1985",
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All Saint's Church, Clayton West, West Yorkshire, England

Memorial at All Saint’s Church, Clayton West commemorating Captain Charles John Wintour RN d. 1916

Location

All Saint's Church, Clayton West, West Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'To the memory of Captain Charles John Wintour who commanded the fourth destroyer flotilla at the battle of Jutland Bank and was killed at the bridge of his Majesty's Ship Tipperary while gallantly leading a night attack on the enemy's ships. Born 10 Dec 1871 Died 31 May 1916' [Brass plaque on floor] 'During the night the British heavy ships were not attacked but the fourth Eleventh and Twelfth flotilla under Commander Hawkesley and Captain Charles J Wintour and Anselan J B Sturley delivered a series of very gallant and successful attacks on the enemy causing him heavy losses. It was during these attacks that severe losses in the fourth flotilla occurred including that of Tipperary with the gallant leader of the fourth flotilla Captain Wintour. He had brought the flotilla to a high pitch of perfection and although suffering severely from the fire of the enemy a heavy toll of enemy vessels was taken and many gallant actions performed by the flotilla. Despatch of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe GCB GCVO 24 June 1916'

Details

Description: Carved with a destroyer.
Type: Memorial
Position: West end nave
Materials: Wood
Vessel: HMS Tipperary

Event

Battle of Jutland

Event Date

1916

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Wintour, Charles John
Age: 45
Date of Death: 31/5/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders 1983

JSON

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of Captain Charles John Wintour who commanded the fourth destroyer flotilla at the battle of Jutland Bank and was killed at the bridge of his Majesty's Ship Tipperary while gallantly leading a night attack on the enemy's ships. Born 10 Dec 1871 Died 31 May 1916' [Brass plaque on floor] 'During the night the British heavy ships were not attacked but the fourth Eleventh and Twelfth flotilla under Commander Hawkesley and Captain Charles J Wintour and Anselan J B Sturley delivered a series of very gallant and successful attacks on the enemy causing him heavy losses. It was during these attacks that severe losses in the fourth flotilla occurred including that of Tipperary with the gallant leader of the fourth flotilla Captain Wintour. He had brought the flotilla to a high pitch of perfection and although suffering severely from the fire of the enemy a heavy toll of enemy vessels was taken and many gallant actions performed by the flotilla. Despatch of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe GCB GCVO 24 June 1916'",
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    "category": "1914-1918 First World War"  },
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St Michael's Church, St Michael Penkevil, Cornwall, England

Monument in St Michael Penkevil, Cornwall dedicated to Admiral Edward Boscawen d. 1761

Location

St Michael's Church, St Michael Penkevil, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Satis Gloriae sed haud [?] satis Reipublicae / Here lies the Right Honourable / EDWARD BOSCAWEN / Admiral of the Blue, General of Marines, / Lord of the Admiralty & One of his Majesty's / Most Honourable Privy Council / His Birth, tho' noble / His Titles, tho' Illustrious / Were but incidental Addition to His Greatness: / HISTORY / In more expressive & more indelible characters / Will inform latest Posterity / With what ardent Zeal, / With what successful Valour, / He serv'd His Country! / And taught Her Enemies / To dread Her Naval Power. / In Command / He was equal to ev'ry Emergency, / Superior to ev'ry Difficulty; / In his High departments, Masterly & upright; / His Example form'd while / His Patronage rewarded / MERIT / With the highest Exertions of Military Greatness, / He united the gentlest offices of Humanity. / & concern for the Interests & unweary'd Attentions to the Health / of All under his Command / Soften'd the necessary Exactions of Duty, / And the Rigours of Discipline / with the Care of a Guardian & the Tenderness of a Father. / Thus belov'd & rever'd / Amiable in private Life, as illustrious in publick, / This gallant & profitable servant of His Country / When he was begining to reap the Harvest / Of His Toils & dangers / In the full Meridian of Years & Glory / After having been providentially preserv'd thro' / Every period incident to his Proffession, / Died of a Fever! / on the 10th Janry, in the Year 1761, the 50th of His Age: / At Hatchlands Park in Surrey / A Seat He had just finish'd, at the Expense / of the Enemies of His Country: / And (amidst the Groans & Tears / of his Beloved Cornish men) was / HERE deposited. / His once happy wife inscribes this Marble, an unequal Testimony of His Worth & of her Affection)'

Details

Description: Plinth with bust flanked by naval trophies, grey marble pyramid behind.

Type: Free standing monument
Position: North wall of nave, western end
Materials: White marble
Date Erected: 1763
Artists: Robert Adam, John Michael Rysbrack

People

Boscawen, Edward
Age: 49
Date of Death: 10/1/1761
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Blue
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Last important work by Rysbrack. Signed 'Robt. Adam, Archit. / Mich. Rysbrack, Sculpt. 1763'
Bibliography: Marjorie I. Webb 'Michael Rysbrack, Sculptor' (London, 1954).
Recorder: A J R, June 1987
Photographer: A J R 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Satis Gloriae sed haud [?] satis Reipublicae / Here lies the Right Honourable / EDWARD BOSCAWEN / Admiral of the Blue, General of Marines, / Lord of the Admiralty & One of his Majesty's / Most Honourable Privy Council / His Birth, tho' noble / His Titles, tho' Illustrious / Were but incidental Addition to His Greatness: / HISTORY / In more expressive & more indelible characters / Will inform latest Posterity / With what ardent Zeal, / With what successful Valour, / He serv'd His Country! / And taught Her Enemies / To dread Her Naval Power. / In Command / He was equal to ev'ry Emergency, / Superior to ev'ry Difficulty; / In his High departments, Masterly & upright; / His Example form'd while / His Patronage rewarded / MERIT / With the highest Exertions of Military Greatness, / He united the gentlest offices of Humanity. / & concern for the Interests & unweary'd Attentions to the Health / of All under his Command / Soften'd the necessary Exactions of Duty, / And the Rigours of Discipline / with the Care of a Guardian & the Tenderness of a Father. / Thus belov'd & rever'd / Amiable in private Life, as illustrious in publick, / This gallant & profitable servant of His Country / When he was begining to reap the Harvest / Of His Toils & dangers / In the full Meridian of Years & Glory / After having been providentially preserv'd thro' / Every period incident to his Proffession, / Died of a Fever! / on the 10th Janry, in the Year 1761, the 50th of His Age: / At Hatchlands Park in Surrey / A Seat He had just finish'd, at the Expense / of the Enemies of His Country: / And (amidst the Groans & Tears / of his Beloved Cornish men) was / HERE deposited. / His once happy wife inscribes this Marble, an unequal Testimony of His Worth & of her Affection)'",
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    "artists": "Robert Adam, John Michael Rysbrack",
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    "notes": "Last important work by Rysbrack. Signed 'Robt. Adam, Archit. / Mich. Rysbrack, Sculpt. 1763'",
    "bibliography": "Marjorie I. Webb 'Michael Rysbrack, Sculptor' (London, 1954).",
    "recorder": "A J R, June 1987",
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Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Headstone at Arbroath Abbey commemorating members of the Anderson family

Location

Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Transcript

{Front] 'This stone was erected by Jas Ander / son in memory of his father and / mother Jas Anderson Jean Kenn / his Spouse who died in the year 1759 / aged 46 years, he died in the year / 1770 aged 53 years. She bare him / three children viz Jean & Jas. / who survive at this date 1777' [On a ribbon below] 'Tobit {?} who died in infancy and is interred' {Back] '177 / Also in memory of Alexr. / Kenny who died in the / year 1746 aged 76 [?] years & / Isobel Wallance his Spouse / who died 1743 aged 61 years / & in interred here'

Details

Description: The inscriptions in cursive script. The front of the stone is carved with a cherub's head above the inscription and crossed bones, a skull and an hour glass below. On the back, a brig is carved above the inscription.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Kirkyard
Materials: Sandstone

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "id": "M5521",
  "location": "Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland",
  "transcript": "{Front] 'This stone was erected by Jas Ander / son in memory of his father and / mother Jas Anderson Jean Kenn / his Spouse who died in the year 1759 / aged 46 years, he died in the year / 1770 aged 53 years. She bare him / three children viz Jean & Jas. / who survive at this date 1777' [On a ribbon below] 'Tobit {?} who died in infancy and is interred' {Back] '177 / Also in memory of Alexr. / Kenny who died in the / year 1746 aged 76 [?] years & / Isobel Wallance his Spouse / who died 1743 aged 61 years / & in interred here'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5521Large-388x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7253\" width=\"283\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5521Large-388x1024.jpg 388w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5521Large-114x300.jpg 114w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5521Large.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Headstone at Arbroath Abbey commemorating members of the Anderson family</p>",
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    "description": "The inscriptions in cursive script. The front of the stone is carved with a cherub's head above the inscription and crossed bones, a skull and an hour glass below. On the back, a brig is carved above the inscription.",
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    "position": "Kirkyard",
    "materials": "Sandstone",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
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    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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St Peter's Church, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset commemorating Commander Robert Adams Wadham RN d. 1840

Location

St Peter's Church, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, England

Transcript

'COMM. ROBERT ADAMS WADHAM R.N. / 12FEB 1778 - 23rd NOV. 1840'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Path

Event

Diamond Rock 1804-5

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Wadham, Robert Adams
Age:
Date of Death: 23/11/1840
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER (Wadham's career). Acting 1st Lieutenant during occupation of Diamond Rock.
Recorder: Mrs H. Jagers

JSON

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    "event":"Diamond Rock 1804-5",
    "date": "",
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    "notes": "DOSSIER (Wadham's career). Acting 1st Lieutenant during occupation of Diamond Rock.",
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    "recorder": "Mrs H. Jagers",
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St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating James Norman, d.1840

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'In memory of / JAMES NORMAN / Master Mariner / who departed this life / March 20 1840 / Aged 52 years / Affliction sore long time I bore / Physicians came in vain / Til God did please my soul to ease / and rest me of my pain / also of / ELIZABETH his wife / who died Sept 8 1841 / Aged 4? years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard

People

Norman, James
Age: 54
Date of Death: 20/3/1840
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Recorded by the Rev. Francis Haslewood 1883. Transcript in Suffolk Record Office.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of / JAMES NORMAN / Master Mariner / who departed this life / March 20 1840 / Aged 52 years / Affliction sore long time I bore / Physicians came in vain / Til God did please my soul to ease / and rest me of my pain / also of / ELIZABETH his wife / who died Sept 8 1841 / Aged 4? years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating James Norman, d.1840</p>",
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    "notes": "Recorded by the Rev. Francis Haslewood 1883. Transcript in Suffolk Record Office.",
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    "recorder": "",
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Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating Henry Hutchinson d 1839

Location

Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Transcript

'In memory of / Henry HUTCHINSON / born at Penrith, Cumberland / 14th June 1769 / At an early age he entered / upon a seafaring life / in the course of which / being of thoughtful mind, he attained / great skill, and knowledge / of his profession, & endured / in all climates severe / hardships with exemplary / courage and fortitude. The / latter part of his life was / passed with a beloved sister / upon this Island. He died at Douglas the 23rd May 1839 / much lamented by his kindred / & friends who have erected / this stone to testify their sense of his mild virtues /& humble piety'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Hutchinson, Henry
Age: 70
Date of Death: 23/5/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

JSON

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  "location": "Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / Henry HUTCHINSON / born at Penrith, Cumberland / 14th June 1769 / At an early age he entered / upon a seafaring life / in the course of which / being of thoughtful mind, he attained / great skill, and knowledge / of his profession, & endured / in all climates severe / hardships with exemplary / courage and fortitude. The / latter part of his life was / passed with a beloved sister / upon this Island. He died at Douglas the 23rd May 1839 / much lamented by his kindred / & friends who have erected / this stone to testify their sense of his mild virtues  /& humble piety'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating Henry Hutchinson d 1839</p>",
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    "event":"",
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Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire, England

Wall tablet in Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire, commemorating Commander Thomas Rogers RN d. 1868

Location

Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / ANNE, / ONLY CHILD OF THE LATE JOHN AND ELEANOR HOW, / AND THE AFFECTIONATE WIFE
OF / LIEUT. THOMAS ROGERS, R.N / WHO DIED 6TH SEPTEMBER 1854, AGED 61 YEARS. / ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE NAMED / THOMAS ROGERS, WHO LIVED TO BE A COMMANDER / AND DIED ON THE 5TH MAY 1868, IN HIS 75TH YEAR. / He was the founder of the / How Charity'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus-shaped inscription tablet.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel, south wall
Materials: White marble, slate

People

Rogers, Thomas
Age: 74
Date of Death: 5/5/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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

JSON

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  "post_id": "4867",
  "id": "M3061",
  "location": "Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / ANNE, / ONLY CHILD OF THE LATE JOHN AND ELEANOR HOW, / AND THE AFFECTIONATE WIFE <br />\r\nOF / LIEUT. THOMAS ROGERS, R.N / WHO DIED 6TH SEPTEMBER 1854, AGED 61 YEARS. / ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE NAMED / THOMAS ROGERS, WHO LIVED TO BE A COMMANDER / AND DIED ON THE 5TH MAY 1868, IN HIS 75TH YEAR. / He was the founder of the / How Charity'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire, commemorating Commander Thomas Rogers RN d. 1868</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Munro d. 1875

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'George MUNRO of Invergordon, Scotland, Chief Engineer S.S.'Meiji Maru', died 4th May 1875...'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Meiji Maru

People

Munro, George
Age:
Date of Death: 4/5/1875
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation: Japanese Lighthouse Service

Extra

Notes: Screw steamer 'Meiji Maru' owned by the Japanese Government, built 1874 at Glasgow, 463 tons. Now a museum ship.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M241",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'George MUNRO of Invergordon, Scotland, Chief Engineer S.S.'Meiji Maru', died 4th May 1875...'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Munro d. 1875</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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    "type": "Headstone",
    "position": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "Screw steamer 'Meiji Maru' owned by the Japanese Government, built 1874 at Glasgow, 463 tons. Now a museum ship.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Andrew's Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Jamaica commemorating Captain Thomas George Shortland RN d. 1827

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St Andrew's Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

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'Thomas George Shortland, Esq., Post-Captain in the Navy & H.M.'s Commissioner at Port Royal, OB 23rd Novr. 1827 aet 57. Also his daughter Elizabeth SHORTLAND, OB 25th Novr., aet 25'

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Description: With arms.
Type: Ledger
Position: Nave, south aisle

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First Fleet 1788

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British Colonization of Australia

People

Shortland, Thomas George
Age: 57
Date of Death: 23/11/1827
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Notes: Officer in First Fleet to Australia 1788.
Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London 1875).

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