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St Cecilia's Church, Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, England

Ledger in Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, commemorating Sir Henry Capell, d. 1696

Location

St Cecilia's Church, Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, England

Transcript

'SIR HENRY CAPPELL THIRD SON OF THE LD ARTHUR KNT OF THE BATH BARON CAPPELL OF TEWKSBURY ONE OF THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY AND OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL TO K.CHARLES IID ONE OF THE LORDS OF THE TREASURY AND OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL TO WILLIAM IIID FIRST LORD JUSTICE AND THEN LD DEPUTY OF IRELAND A TRUE LOVER OF THE PROT. RELIGION AND HIS COUNTRY DY'D AT DUBLIN MAY 30TH 1696 AO AETAT 58 AND WAS INTERRED HERE BY THE LADY DOROTHY HIS WIDOW DAUGHTER OF RICHARD BENET ESQR'

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Type: Ledger
Position: North wall of chancel
Materials: Black marble

People

Capell, Henry
Age: 58
Date of Death: 30/5/1696
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lord of the Admiralty
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: A.J. Richardson

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  "id": "M2972",
  "location": "St Cecilia's Church, Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, England",
  "transcript": "'SIR HENRY CAPPELL THIRD SON OF THE LD ARTHUR KNT OF THE BATH BARON CAPPELL OF TEWKSBURY ONE OF THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY AND OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL TO K.CHARLES IID ONE OF THE LORDS OF THE TREASURY AND OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL TO WILLIAM IIID FIRST LORD JUSTICE AND THEN LD DEPUTY OF IRELAND A TRUE LOVER OF THE PROT. RELIGION AND HIS COUNTRY DY'D AT DUBLIN MAY 30TH 1696 AO AETAT 58 AND WAS INTERRED HERE BY THE LADY DOROTHY HIS WIDOW DAUGHTER OF RICHARD BENET ESQR'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger in Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, commemorating Sir Henry Capell, d. 1696</p>",
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    "position": "North wall of chancel",
    "materials": "Black marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta, Rest of the World

Memorial in Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta commemorating Rear-Admiral Alexander John Ball d. 1809

Location

Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta, Rest of the World

Transcript

'[Frieze] 'ALEXANDRO IOAN BALL EQ. BAR. / MELITENSIUM PIETAS / ET SUORUM DESIDERIUM / SIMBOLIS PRIVATIS OB MER: P.P.' [Base] 'MONVMENTVM HOC /
COLLATIONE POPVLI / AEDIFICATVM / A.D. MDCCCX / PARIQVE MODO / RESTITVTVM / A.D. MDCCCLXXXIV '

Details

Description: Doric temple containing a full length statue of Ball in a toga. On each side wall a niche containing a statue representing War, Prudence, Justice and Immortality. Within the pediment, - a tragic mask and two inverted torches.
Type: Mausoleum
Materials: Stone
Date Erected: 1810
Artists: Georgio Pullicino [attrib], Vincenzo Dimech [sculptor]

People

Ball, Alexander John
Age: 52
Date of Death: 1809
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Restored in 1884 an 2001.
Bibliography: Ludovic Kennedy 'Nelson and his captains' (London 1975) p. 338.

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  "location": "Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'[Frieze] 'ALEXANDRO IOAN BALL EQ. BAR. / MELITENSIUM PIETAS / ET SUORUM DESIDERIUM / SIMBOLIS PRIVATIS OB MER: P.P.' [Base] 'MONVMENTVM HOC /<br />\r\nCOLLATIONE POPVLI / AEDIFICATVM / A.D. MDCCCX / PARIQVE MODO / RESTITVTVM / A.D. MDCCCLXXXIV '",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta commemorating Rear-Admiral Alexander John Ball d. 1809</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Doric temple containing a full length statue of Ball in a toga. On each side wall a niche containing a statue representing War, Prudence, Justice and Immortality. Within the pediment, - a tragic mask and two inverted torches.",
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    "materials": "Stone",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Restored in 1884 an 2001.",
    "bibliography": "Ludovic Kennedy 'Nelson and his captains' (London 1975) p. 338.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Henry Mulholland d. 1930

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory / of / Martha / beloved wife of Henry Mulholland /who died August 17th 1923 / in her 60th year /Also the above / Henry Mulholland / (Master Mariner) / Who died Nov 19th 1930 / aged 66 years / Also their only son John / who died at Glasgow / April 29th 1933 / Also of Mary McPhee daughter of above / Died August 13th 1959 / And of Henrietta Mulholland / their beloved daughter / Died 30th August 1966 / Cremated at Weston-Super-Mare.'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone
Position: Section P
Materials: Black marble

People

Mulholland, Henry
Age: 66
Date of Death: 17/8/1923
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation: Merchant Navy

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "post_id": "3229",
  "id": "M6239",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory / of / Martha / beloved wife of Henry Mulholland /who died August 17th 1923 / in her 60th year /Also the above / Henry Mulholland / (Master Mariner) / Who died Nov 19th 1930 / aged 66 years / Also their only son John / who died at Glasgow / April 29th 1933 / Also of Mary McPhee daughter of above / Died August 13th 1959 / And of Henrietta Mulholland / their beloved daughter / Died 30th August 1966 / Cremated at Weston-Super-Mare.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Henry Mulholland d. 1930</p>",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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St Bartholomew's Church, Holmer, Herefordshire, England

Tablet in Holmer, Herefordshire commemorating John Guest RN. d. 1820

Location

St Bartholomew's Church, Holmer, Herefordshire, England

Transcript

'Lieut. John Guest, son of the Revd Joseph Guest MA formerly vicar of this parish and Rachel his wife. During a period of thirty years he served his king and country both by sea and land and was present in some of the principal engagements fought by Rodney, Nelson and Wellington in which he received several severe wounds. At the peace in 1815, he returned to his native city Hereford, where he died on the 13th day of Aug 1820 in the 54th year of his age. This memorial is erected by his affectionate son Joseph on his return from the East Indies in 1838'

Details

Type: Wall tablet

People

Guest, John
Age: 53
Date of Death: 13/8/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

JSON

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  "id": "M2643",
  "location": "St Bartholomew's Church, Holmer, Herefordshire, England",
  "transcript": "'Lieut. John Guest, son of the Revd Joseph Guest MA formerly vicar of this parish and Rachel his wife. During a period of thirty years he served his king and country both by sea and land and was present in some of the principal engagements fought by Rodney, Nelson and Wellington in which he received several severe wounds. At the peace in 1815, he returned to his native city Hereford, where he died on the 13th day of Aug 1820 in the 54th year of his age. This memorial is erected by his affectionate son Joseph on his return from the East Indies in 1838'",
  "content": "<p>Tablet in Holmer, Herefordshire commemorating John Guest RN. d. 1820</p>",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Baird d. 1860

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of William BAIRD, late Chief Engineer of the steamer 'Chevy Chase' who departed this life at Hong Kong on the 13 August 1860 Born in Glasgow. Aged 48 years. This stone was erected by his brother officers as a mark of respect...'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Chevy Chase

People

Baird, William
Age: 48
Date of Death: 13/8/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "post_id": "3231",
  "id": "M347",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of William BAIRD, late Chief Engineer of the steamer 'Chevy Chase' who departed this life at Hong Kong on the 13 August 1860 Born in Glasgow. Aged 48 years. This stone was erected by his brother officers as a mark of respect...'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Baird d. 1860</p>",
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    "event":"",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Andrew's Church, Hove, Sussex, England

Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Hove commemorating William St George Davies d. 1882, Staff Surgeon RN

Location

St Andrew's Church, Hove, Sussex, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of William St George Davies MD, Staff Surgeon Royal Navy. Died Sept 30 1882 Aged 96 years'

Details

People

Davies, William St George
Age: 96
Date of Death: 30/9/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Staff Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "post_id": "3232",
  "id": "M2669",
  "location": "St Andrew's Church, Hove, Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of William St George Davies MD, Staff Surgeon Royal Navy. Died Sept 30 1882 Aged 96 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Hove commemorating William St George Davies d. 1882, Staff Surgeon RN</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England

Memorial in Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral Sir George Cockburn d. 1853

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England

Details

Position: CAT.A/1193/Vault 26/Comp 12

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Cockburn, George
Age:
Date of Death: 19/8/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 1772. Served under Nelson and conveyed Napoleon to St Helena where Cockburn remained as governor of the island for a year.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 188.

JSON

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  "id": "M941",
  "location": "Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral Sir George Cockburn d. 1853</p>",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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    "notes": "Born 1772. Served under Nelson and conveyed Napoleon to St Helena where Cockburn remained as governor of the island for a year.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 188.",
    "recorder": "",
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Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Captain Mayson Wright RN d. 1839

Location

Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Capt. Mayson Wright Royal Navy who departed this life on February 19th 1839 aged 59 years. He zealously served his King and Country 30 years and left a disconsolate widow and family to deplore his loss'.

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: P4

People

Wright, Mayson
Age: 59
Date of Death: 19/2/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Record at Jersey archives.

JSON

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  "id": "M6023",
  "location": "Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Capt. Mayson Wright Royal Navy who departed this life on February 19th 1839 aged 59 years. He zealously served his King and Country 30 years and left a disconsolate widow and family to deplore his loss'.",
  "content": "<p>Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Captain Mayson Wright RN d.  1839</p>",
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    "event":"",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Record at Jersey archives.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, commemorating Charles Bonnyface, d. 1864

Location

Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory / of / CHARLES BONNYFACE / a native of Telpham / Sussex England and Late / Midshipman on board / the Barque / 'WARREN HASTINGS' / of London & who depart'd / This life on the 19th / Sept 1864 / Aged 21 years'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: North wall N60 D23
Vessel: Warren Hastings

People

Bonnyface, Charles
Age: 21
Date of Death: 19/9/1864
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney 1988) p. 212.

JSON

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  "post_id": "3218",
  "id": "M470",
  "location": "Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory  / of / CHARLES BONNYFACE / a native of Telpham / Sussex England and Late / Midshipman on board / the Barque / 'WARREN HASTINGS' / of London & who depart'd / This life on the 19th / Sept 1864 / Aged 21 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, commemorating Charles Bonnyface, d. 1864</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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    "type": "Tablet",
    "position": "North wall N60 D23",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Warren Hastings"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney 1988) p. 212.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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All Saints Church, Southill, Bedfordshire, England

Memorial to Admiral John Byng, d. 1757 at Southill

Location

All Saints Church, Southill, Bedfordshire, England

Transcript

'To the perpetual Disgrace / of PUBLICK JUSTICE / The Honble. JOHN BYNG Esqr / Admiral of the Blue / Fell a MARTYR to / POLITICAL PERSECUTION / March 14th in the year 1757 when / BRAVERY and LOYALTY / were Insufficient Securities / For the / Life and Honour / of a / NAVAL OFFICER'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: Byng Mausoleum

People

Byng, John
Age:
Date of Death: 14/3/1757
Cause of Death: Executed
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Admiral Byng executed for neglect of duty 'to encourage the others' Voltaire.
Bibliography: Gerald French 'The Martyrdom of Admiral Byng' (Glasgow, 1961) photo opposite p. 101.

JSON

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  "post_id": "3238",
  "id": "M4085",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Southill, Bedfordshire, England",
  "transcript": "'To the perpetual Disgrace / of PUBLICK JUSTICE / The Honble. JOHN BYNG Esqr / Admiral of the Blue / Fell a MARTYR to / POLITICAL PERSECUTION / March 14th in the year 1757 when / BRAVERY and LOYALTY / were Insufficient Securities / For the / Life and Honour / of a / NAVAL OFFICER'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial to Admiral John Byng, d. 1757 at Southill</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
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    "notes": "Admiral Byng executed for neglect of duty 'to encourage the others' Voltaire.",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters