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Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England

Memorial in Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon commemorating Commander George Peard RN d. 1837

Location

Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England

Transcript

[On top of table] 'IN A VAULT UNDERNEATH LIE THE MORTAL REMAINS OF GEORGE PEARD ESQ COMMANDER IN THE ROYAL NAVY FOR SOME YEARS. A RESIDENT OF THIS VILLAGE HE WAS THE ELDER SON OF SHULDHAM PEARD ESQ REAR ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE AND DIED IN LONDON ON THE 16TH FEBRUARY 1837 AGED 44. THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND AND THE DEAD SHALL BE RAISED INCORRUPTABLE. HERE ALSO RESTS HIS WIDOW FRANCES COOKE PEARD WHO DIED AT TORQUAY THE 11TH MARCH 1895 AGED 90. OH MY PEOPLE I WILL OPEN YOUR GRAVES AND CAUSE YOU TO COME OUT OF YOUR GRAVES AND BRING YOU INTO THE LAND OF ISRAEL AND THEIR INFANT CHILDREN FRANCES AND GEORGE JESU MASTER HAVE MERCY ON US' [On casket] 'HERE RESTS GEORGE PEARD COMMANDER RN WHO DIED 16 FEBRUARY 1837 AGED 44 YEARS. HIS WIDOW FRANCES COOKE PEARD WHO DIED IN MARCH 1895 AGED 90 YEARS.'

Details

Description: A casket under a table both carved
Type: Plaque
Position: North wall of churchyard

People

Peard, George
Age: 44
Date of Death: 16/2/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER
Recorder: F.M.M. Lewes 1997

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "[On top of table] 'IN A VAULT UNDERNEATH LIE THE MORTAL REMAINS OF GEORGE PEARD ESQ COMMANDER IN THE ROYAL NAVY FOR SOME YEARS. A RESIDENT OF THIS VILLAGE HE WAS THE ELDER SON OF SHULDHAM PEARD ESQ REAR ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE AND DIED IN LONDON ON THE 16TH FEBRUARY 1837 AGED 44. THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND AND THE DEAD SHALL BE RAISED INCORRUPTABLE. HERE ALSO RESTS HIS WIDOW FRANCES COOKE PEARD WHO DIED AT TORQUAY THE 11TH MARCH 1895 AGED 90. OH MY PEOPLE I WILL OPEN YOUR GRAVES AND CAUSE YOU TO COME OUT OF YOUR GRAVES AND BRING YOU INTO THE LAND OF ISRAEL AND THEIR INFANT CHILDREN FRANCES AND GEORGE JESU MASTER HAVE MERCY ON US' [On casket] 'HERE RESTS GEORGE PEARD COMMANDER RN WHO DIED 16 FEBRUARY 1837 AGED 44 YEARS. HIS WIDOW FRANCES COOKE PEARD WHO DIED IN MARCH 1895 AGED 90 YEARS.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon commemorating Commander George Peard RN d. 1837</p>",
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    "description": "A casket under a table both carved",
    "type": "Plaque",
    "position": "North wall of churchyard",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER",
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    "recorder": "F.M.M. Lewes 1997",
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City of London Cemetery, London, England

Memorial at the City of London Cemetery, London to James Patterson RN d. 1896

Location

City of London Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'In loving remembrance of / JAMES PATTERSON R.N. / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22ND DECEMBER 1896 / AGED 46 YEARS'

Details

Description: Carved with clasped hands and ivy above the inscription.
Type: Gravestone

People

Patterson, James
Age: 46
Date of Death: 22/12/1896
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'In loving remembrance of / JAMES PATTERSON R.N. / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22ND DECEMBER 1896 / AGED 46 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the City of London Cemetery, London to James Patterson RN d. 1896</p>",
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Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Wall tablet in Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent commemorating Rear-Admiral of the White Sir John Hill, RN d. 1855

Location

Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Transcript

'S.M. of Sir John Hill, Kt., Rear Admiral of the White Squadron, Captain of Sandown Castle, ob. 20 Jan.,1855, aged 81 yrs. He was first lieut. of the 'Minotaur' in the battle of the Nile in 1798. Served with the army in Egypt under Gen. Sir R. Abercrombie in 1801. employed more than 60 yrs. in the military and civil departments of the Royal Navy until promoted to the rank of Flag Officer; during which he attracted the notice and gained the esteem of F.M. Duke of Wellington. Conspicuous for indefatigable zeal, and activity, his valuable services were on several occasions acknowledged and honoured by his sovereign's approbation'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: North wall of nave
Vessel: HMS 'Minotaur'

Event

Battle of the Nile 1798

People

Hill, John
Age: 81
Date of Death: 20/1/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.

JSON

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  "location": "Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'S.M. of Sir John Hill, Kt., Rear Admiral of the White Squadron, Captain of Sandown Castle, ob. 20 Jan.,1855, aged 81 yrs. He was first lieut. of the 'Minotaur' in the battle of the Nile in 1798. Served with the army in Egypt under Gen. Sir R. Abercrombie in 1801. employed more than 60 yrs. in the military and civil departments of the Royal Navy until promoted to the rank of Flag Officer; during which he attracted the notice and gained the esteem of F.M. Duke of Wellington. Conspicuous for indefatigable zeal, and activity, his valuable services were on several occasions acknowledged and honoured by his sovereign's approbation'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent commemorating Rear-Admiral of the White Sir John Hill, RN d. 1855</p>",
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    "vessel": "HMS 'Minotaur'"  },
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    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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St Mary's Church, Gosforth, Cumbria, England

Memorial in Gosforth, Cumbria commemorating Charles Parker RN d. 1872

Location

St Mary's Church, Gosforth, Cumbria, England

Transcript

'Charles Parker RN served in the Royal Navy from 1799, was seven years a prisoner of war in France. After leaving the Navy resided 55 years in this parish. Died Febry 3 1872 aged 86'

Details

Materials: Brass

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Parker, Charles
Age: 86
Date of Death: 3/2/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Prisoner of war
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders 1993

JSON

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Gosforth, Cumbria, England",
  "transcript": "'Charles Parker RN served in the Royal Navy from 1799, was seven years a prisoner of war in France. After leaving the Navy resided 55 years in this parish. Died Febry 3 1872 aged 86'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Gosforth, Cumbria commemorating Charles Parker RN d. 1872</p>",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David Saunders 1993",
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}

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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating John Airey RN d. 1847 and Lieutenant George Taylor Airey RN d. 1851

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John Airey, Master RN, died 23 February 1847, age 78, Lt G T Airey RN son of the above died Singapore 20 April 1851 age 57'

Details

People

Airey, John
Age: 78
Date of Death: 23/2/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Airey, George Taylor
Age: 57
Date of Death: 20/4/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 7, p.115.
Bibliography: Friends of Merseyside, Maritime Museum.
Recorder: Captain J.P. Brand

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  "location": "St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'John Airey, Master RN, died 23 February 1847, age 78, Lt G T Airey RN son of the above died Singapore 20 April 1851 age 57'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating  John Airey RN d. 1847 and Lieutenant George Taylor Airey RN d. 1851</p>",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 7, p.115.",
    "bibliography": "Friends of Merseyside, Maritime Museum.",
    "recorder": "Captain J.P. Brand",
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St James's Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at St James’s Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica commemorating James Lee d. 1821

Location

St James's Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of the Honourable James Lee Esq MD member of His Majesty's Privy Council of this Island who died in the gulph of Florida on his passage to England where he was going for the recovery of his health on 30 May 1821 aged 68. This monument was erected by his affectionate friend Francis Rigby Brodbett 1822. His body was committed to the deep'

Details

Description: Carved with three masted sailing vessel. The head of a pointed arched black backing panel is filled with a carved shield of arms and a crest in white marble. Below is a sarcophagus shaped panel on lions paws with a band of double guilloche ornament along the top edge. A three masted sailing vessel and 'His body was committed to the deep' carved on front. Serpents and staves on either side of the inscription panel.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South transept
Materials: Marble
Artists: Reeves & Son

People

Lee, James
Age: 68
Date of Death: 30/5/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Deceased a Doctor.
Bibliography: Lesley Lewis 'English Commemorative Monuments in Jamaica', 'The Jamaican Historical Review' vol. ix (1972).

JSON

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  "location": "St James's Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of the Honourable James Lee Esq MD member of His Majesty's Privy Council of this Island who died in the gulph of Florida on his passage to England where he was going for the recovery of his health on 30 May 1821 aged 68. This monument was erected by his affectionate friend Francis Rigby Brodbett 1822. His body was committed to the deep'",
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    "recorder": "",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William David Thomas d. 1951

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'William David / Thomas R.N. / 1887-1951 / Elizabeth Mary / Thomas/ 1900-1972 / Dearly loved parents of / Ted, Veronica, Muriel, / Chas, Frances, Patricia, / Jim and Elizabeth / Always in our thoughts'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone

People

Thomas, William David
Age: 64
Date of Death: 1951
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "id": "M6470",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'William David / Thomas R.N. / 1887-1951 / Elizabeth Mary / Thomas/ 1900-1972 / Dearly loved parents of / Ted, Veronica, Muriel, / Chas, Frances, Patricia, / Jim and Elizabeth / Always in our thoughts'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William David Thomas d. 1951</p>",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales commemorating Thomas Smith Pickard d. 1926

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory of / Ann / the wife of / Thomas Smith Pickard / who died Feb 17th 1922 / Aged 75 years / Also of the above named / Thomas Smith Pickard / (Master Mariner) / of Northam Devon / Who died Oct 17th 1926 / Aged 84 years / Also of Willie Smith / husband of Kathleen / and elder son of the above / Died Feb 23rd 1946, aged 66 / Also their daughter / Flora Smith Evans / wife of Edmund / Died Dec 13th 1961 aged 84 / Also of / Annie Escott Pickard / Died 8th Dec 1971, aged 89.'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Pickard, Thomas Smith
Age: 84
Date of Death: 17/10/1926
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "post_id": "3679",
  "id": "M6359",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory of / Ann / the wife of / Thomas Smith Pickard / who died Feb 17th 1922 / Aged 75 years / Also of the above named / Thomas Smith Pickard / (Master Mariner) / of Northam Devon / Who died Oct 17th 1926 / Aged 84 years / Also of Willie Smith / husband of Kathleen / and elder son of the above / Died Feb 23rd 1946, aged 66 / Also their daughter / Flora Smith Evans / wife of Edmund / Died Dec 13th 1961 aged 84 / Also of / Annie Escott Pickard / Died 8th Dec 1971, aged 89.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales commemorating Thomas Smith Pickard d. 1926</p>",
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Royal Navy Burying Ground, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Royal Navy Burying Ground, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada commemorating the seamen of HMS Shannon who died of their injuries received during the capture of the US Frigate ‘Chesapeake’ on 1st June 1813

Location

Royal Navy Burying Ground, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory / of the Brave Seaman who / died at the Hospital of the Wounds / they received / on board H.M.S. Shannon / in the Glorious Action / in which she Captured / the United States Frigate / Chesapeake / on the first of June 1813 / / SHANNON / Owen Callaghan / Peter Lawson / Francis Albert / Francis Dixon / John Anthony'

Details

Vessel: HMS Shannon

Event

War of 1812

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Albert, Francis
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 13/6/1813
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Anthony, John
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 19/6/1813
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Callaghan, Owen
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 19/6/1813
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Dixon, Francis
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 13/6/1813
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Lawson, Peter
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 26/6/1813
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: During the brief engagement 23 were killed and 56 injured on Shannon and on Chesapeake around 60 men were killed.

A memorial gravestone at St Paul’s Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia commemorating two officers: John Samwell, midshipman and William Stevens, boatswain who died of their wounds in June 1815.

The Royal Navy Burying Ground was formerly the Naval Hospital Cemetery and is now part of the Naval Museum of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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  "post_id": "3680",
  "id": "M2468",
  "location": "Royal  Navy Burying Ground, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory / of the Brave Seaman who / died at the Hospital of the Wounds / they received / on board H.M.S. Shannon / in the Glorious Action / in which she Captured / the United States Frigate / Chesapeake / on the first of June 1813 / / SHANNON / Owen Callaghan / Peter Lawson / Francis Albert / Francis Dixon / John Anthony'",
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Brockley cemetery, London, England

Memorial at Brockley Cemetery, London commemorating Sir William Eames d. 1910, Chief Inspector of Machinery RN

Location

Brockley cemetery, London, England

Details

Description: Celtic cross on double plinth.

People

Eames, William
Age: 89
Date of Death: 1910
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Inspector of Machinery
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Sir William Eames 1821-1910.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 72.

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at Brockley Cemetery, London commemorating Sir William Eames  d. 1910, Chief Inspector of Machinery RN</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters