Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Andrew Paterson d. 1842
Location
Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of Andrew PATERSON late commander of the barque 'Lady Hayes' who departed this life 22 July, 1842. Aged 45 years. Erected as a last tribute by his brother officers in China'
Details
Vessel: Lady Hayes
People
Paterson, Andrew Age: 45 Date of Death: 22/7/1842 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Extra
Notes: The 'Lady Hayes' was a famous opium ship, the crew of which were involved in a melee at Keeau Island, near Macao, in 1833. She was broken up eventually in 1868. Bibliography: J.H. Braga 'Tombstones in the English Cemeteries in Macau'. Recorder: Christine Thomas
Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Plymouth commemorating Commander William Henry Allen USN and Richard Delphey USN d. 1813
Location
St Andrew's Church, Plymouth, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of William Henry Allen Esq. aged 27 years, late commander of the United States Brig Argus who died August 18, 1813, in consequence of a wound received in action with HBM Brig Pelican August 14 1813, also in remembrance of Richard Delphey, midshipman aged 18 years, killed in the same action, whose remains are deposited on the left. Here sleep the brave'
Details
Type: Headstone Position: Churchyard Vessel: USS Argus
Event
War of 1812
Event Category
1803-1815 Napoleonic War
People
Allen, William Henry Age: 27 Date of Death: 18/8/1813 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Commander USN Organisation: United States Navy Delphey, Richard Age: 18 Date of Death: 14/8/1813 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Midshipman USN Organisation: United States Navy
Extra
Bibliography: Crispin Gill 'Captain William Henry Allen of the American Brig Argus', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 69, p. 317 (Greenwich, 1983).
Monument at All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Nicolas Magens d. 1764
Location
All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England
Transcript
’To the memory of / NICOLAS MAGENS Esq. / Late of the City of London, Merchant / and / Lord of the Manours of Brightlingsea / and Moverons, / who departed this Life / the 18th day of August 1764 / on the 67th year of his Age / This Monument was erected by his disconsolate Widow, / in Testimony of her Affection / to a most indulgent Husband / a most sincere and generous Friend / and / a truly valuable and good Man. / His extensive knowledge in Commerce / renders his Death a Public / as well as a private Loss. / His Writings / eminently display his shining Abilities / and will perpetuate his Name / to the latest Posterity / Sacred also to the Memory of / Mrs ELIZABETH MAGENS / widow of NICOLAS MAGENS Esqr / who died 30th August 1779. Aged 66 / Her benevolent disposition and extensive / Charity endeared Her to all around Her and / rendered Her Life universally lamented.'
Details
Description: 'Portrays the Resurrection and the pyramid is about to crumble for 'all shall dissolve'. a female angel displays an inscription recording Magens virtues and stands beside the emblems of his trade - ships, bales of merchandise, an anchor and a globe. There is also, 'An angel child sitting on the horn of plenty pointing to the globe showing trade is no more' and at the same time the emblems of Prudence, Justice, and Honour which he (Magens) traded with' (wreath and scales) are placed at the top of the pyramid where we see another 'Angel-child sounding the trumpet intermix'd with a choir of cherubs in clouds.' (Ipswich Journal). The globe is turned to show the Pacific, Australia is missing and California is shown as an island. Type: Monument Position: Chancel Materials: Marble Date Erected: 1766 Artists: Nicholas Read
People
Magens, Nicolas Age: 66 Date of Death: 14/8/1764 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Merchant Organisation: Llo
Extra
Notes: Merchant of Holstein, who made a fortune in London in maritime insurance and retired to Essex, purchasing the Brightlingsea Estate in 1763 for £29,300. Bibliography: Nicholas Penny 'Church Monuments in Romantic England' p. 173 (Newhaven, London 1977) ; 'The Ipswich Journal' (8th Nov 1766) Photographer: Pippa Lacey
Memorial at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park to Captain Edward Charles Lusby of Hull d. 1874
Location
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, London, England
Transcript
'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPT E. C. LUSBY / OF HULL / WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT ON HIS SHIP IN LONDON / ON NOV. 5TH AND DIED ON NOV. 9TH 1874, AGED 46 YEARS…'
Details
Type: Headstone Materials: Granite, lead
People
Lusby, Edward Charles Age: 47 Date of Death: 9/11/1874 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Extra
Bibliography: Rosemary Taylor 'Every stone tells a story'; Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 272.
Tomb at Old St Pancras Church commemorating John Mills d. 1811 HEIC
Location
Old St Pancras Church, Camden, London, England
Transcript
'Also the aforesaid / JOHN MILLS ESQ. / who departed this life 29th of July 1811 / Aged 90 Years / He was the last Survivor of the few / Persons who came out of the Black Hole / at Calcutta in Bengal in the Year 1756.'
Details
Type: Tomb Position: Churchyard under plane tree
People
Mills, John Age: 90 Date of Death: 1811 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master HEIC Organisation: Honourable East India Company
Extra
Notes: Last survivor of black hole of Calcutta, Commodore of East India Company's yacht at Calcutta. Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. 3, no. 5 (October 1984) p. 50.
