Gravestone at St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris commemorating William Jones d. 1833
Location
St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales
Transcript
'Underneath / lieth the Body of WILLIAM son of / William Jones Shipwright / by Jane his wife who died August / 27th 1827 Aged 23 Years. / Here also lie the Remains / of the above named / WILLIAM JONES / who died on the 22nd day of June 1833 / AGED 69 YEARS / Also of his wife JANE JONES / who died on the 13th day of January 1859 / Aged 84 YEARS'
Memorial in the Maxfield Estate burial ground commemorating John Spence d. 1785
Location
Maxfield estate, Jamaica, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of John SPENCE, born at Yarm [sic] Yorkshire, late Commander of the 'Tabeth Vigilant', Merchantman from London to Martha Brae; OBT 3rd January 1785 ae 31. His issue by the daughter of John Hodges Esquire, of this island were; Martha, who died in London, an infant, Elizabeth Ann, who lieth here, Obt 25th. February 1788 aet 3 years - an affectionate brother placeth this testimony of respect'
Memorial in All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating William Hall d. 1861
Location
All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World
Transcript
'To the memory of William Hall, Chief Mate of barque 'Sanderson' of Sunderland of Newburn Hall, Northumberland, who was killed falling into the ship's hold 29 Dec 1861 aged 27 years'
Details
Vessel: Sanderson
People
Hall, William Age: 27 Date of Death: 29/12/1861 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Mate Organisation:
Headstone at Woolwich Cemetery commemorating John Taylor VC d. 1857
Location
Woolwich cemetery, London, England
Transcript
'IN REMEMBRANCE / OF / JOHN TAYLOR V.C. / WHO DIED 24.2.1857 / AGED 35 YEARS / HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH. / AND ALL OTHERS RESTING HERE'
Details
Type: Headstone Position: Churchyard Date Erected: 1996
Event
Crimea War
Event Date
1854-1856
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Asia
People
Taylor, John Age: 35 Date of Death: 25/2/1857 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Captain of the Forecastle Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Headstone erected by Greenwich branch of Royal Naval Association, 24/2/1996. VC for valour at Sebastopol 18/6/1855 as member of Naval Brigade.
Tablet dedicated to Lieutenant Edward Chaloner RN, d. 1766 in Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire.
Location
St Michael's Church, Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire, England
Transcript
'To the memory of Edward Chaloner Esq son of William and Christian Chaloner which William was this...grandson of Sir Thomas Chaloner Tutor to Henry Prince of Wales Son of James 1st which Thomas was son of the famous Sir Thomas Chaloner that Great Soldier and Scholar, knighted by the Protector of Edward the Sixth as he was by Queen Elizabeth for his bravery and learning sent Ambassador to the Emperor Ferdinand and to Phillip Second King of Spain. This Edward Chaloner was Lieutenant in the Navy above 50 years and shewed his courage in his exertions in the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Seas. Nor did he want the gentle virtues of a good husband. He retired from the military to a private life for want of health and to prepare for a state of eternal peace. He died the 10th March 1766 in the 78th year of his age'
Details
Type: Tablet Position: South side of chancel Materials: Marble
People
Chaloner, Edward Age: 77 Date of Death: 10/3/1766 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating John Kelly RN d. 1899
Location
Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man
Transcript
'Erected / in loving memory of / my dear husband / John KELLY / retired engineer officer R.N. / who fell asleep in Jesus 6th Nov 1899 / aged 65 years / I heard the voice of Jesus say / come unto me and rest / Lay down thou weary one lay down / thy head upon my breast / Also Ann Kelly BELL / sister of the above / who died at St Louis U.S.A. 1860 / aged 24 years / Also Mary Christina / widow of the above / who died 25 Aug 1911'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Churchyard
People
Kelly, John Age: 65 Date of Death: 6/11/1899 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Engineer Officer Organisation: Royal Navy
Wall tablet at St Bartholomew’s Church, Whittingham commemorating William Pawson RN d. 1854
Location
St Bartholomew's Church, Whittingham, Northumberland, England
Transcript
'William Pawson Esq of Shawdon, formerly of the Royal Navy who died at Edinburgh 5 Jan 1854 aged 74. And of Mary Ann his wife who died 1 May 1888 aged 72. Erected by their only son William John Pawson'
Headstone in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John Evans d. 1894
Location
Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales
Transcript
'In / loving memory / of / my beloved husband / John Evans / (Master Mariner) / Formerly of Newquay, Cardigan / Born June 8th 1846 / Died June 23rd 1894 / Also of their daughter / Mary Muriel / Who died in infancy'
Details
Description: Headstone is in the shape of an open scroll. Type: Gravestone
People
Evans, John Age: 48 Date of Death: 23/6/1894 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner Organisation:
Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating John Hook d. 1867
Location
Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'In affectionate remembrance of William HOOK, who died at his residence, St James Place, 14th July 1856, aged 40 years. Also to the dear memory of JOHN, eldest son of the above, who was drowned by falling from the rigging of H.M.S. JASON, stationed at St Thomas, W.I. 21st April 1867, aged 26 years. Deeply lamented'
Details
Type: Headstone Position: C152 Vessel: HMS Jason
People
Hook, William Age: 26 Date of Death: 21/4/1867 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy
