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St Wenna's Church, Morvall, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in Morvall, Cornwall dedicated to William Welshman d. 1912

Location

St Wenna's Church, Morvall, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'In Loving Memory of William Charles WELSHMAN R.N. The Beloved Husband of EDITH WELSHMAN Who Died March 12th 1912 Aged 33 Years 'Not my will but thine O Lord' Also of his Mother HARRIET DOVE Died March 24th 1935 Aged 82 Years'

Details

Description: Granite kerb.

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Granite

People

Welshman, William Charles
Age: 33
Date of Death: 12/3/1912
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Church of St John The Baptist, Bishop's Teignton, Devon, England

Memorial at the Church of St John The Baptist, Bishop’s Teignton, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Edward Young RN d. 1842

Location

Church of St John The Baptist, Bishop's Teignton, Devon, England

Transcript

'Edward Young Esq Lieut RN married in this church 9 Sept 1841 died 11 Oct 1842 aged 34 and his daughter Barbara Annette Rhodes Young'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Young, Edward
Age: 34
Date of Death: 11/10/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Patricia Barber 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Edward Young Esq Lieut RN married in this church 9 Sept 1841 died 11 Oct 1842 aged 34 and his daughter Barbara Annette Rhodes Young'",
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    "recorder": "Patricia Barber 1987",
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Chingford Mount Cemetery, London, England

Gravestone at Chingford Mount Cemetery, London commemorating Arthur Rumble d. 1901

Location

Chingford Mount Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'ERECTED BY THE GUNROOM OFFICERS OF H.M.S. WARSPITE / In loving Memory / of / ARTHUR RUMBLE A.B. / WHO DIED MARCH 24TH 1901 / FROM INJURIES RECEIVED BY A FALLING SPAR / WHILE ON DUTY IN ESQUIMALT DOCKYARD / BRITISH COLUMBIA AUG 10 1900 / AGED 20 YEARS / AT REST / ALSO JAMES RUMBLE / WHO DIED ON SEPT 18TH 1929 / AGED 85 YEARS/AT REST / ALSO OF RUTH EDWARDS WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7TH [?] 1961 / RE-UNITED'

Details

Description: Gothic style, with an anchor and ivy carved above the inscription. Pillars on either side.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Warspite

People

Rumble, Arthur
Age: 20
Date of Death: 24/3/1901
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER
Bibliography: 'Walthamstow Guardian' 13 Nov 1981.
Recorder: A, Rumble 1981

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  "transcript": "'ERECTED BY THE GUNROOM OFFICERS OF H.M.S. WARSPITE / In loving Memory / of / ARTHUR RUMBLE A.B. / WHO DIED MARCH 24TH 1901 / FROM INJURIES RECEIVED BY A FALLING SPAR / WHILE ON DUTY IN ESQUIMALT DOCKYARD / BRITISH COLUMBIA AUG 10 1900 / AGED 20 YEARS / AT REST / ALSO JAMES RUMBLE / WHO DIED ON SEPT 18TH 1929 / AGED 85 YEARS/AT REST / ALSO OF RUTH EDWARDS WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7TH [?] 1961 / RE-UNITED'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Chingford Mount Cemetery, London commemorating Arthur Rumble d. 1901</p>",
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St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall dedicated to Edward Hill d. 1874

Location

St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred / TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY HILL / SON OF / WILLIAM AND JANE HILL / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN 14TH 1.. / AGED 3 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS / Suffer little children to come unto me / and forbid then not / for of such is the kingdom of God / ALSO / SAMUEL VARCOE / WHO DIED AUGUST 31ST 186.. / AGED 6 YEARS / ALSO / EDWARD COWLING HILL / WHO WAS DROWNED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN / THE 20TH NOVEMBER 1874 / AGED 22 YEARS / A dutiful Son and affectionate Brother'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Hill, Edward Cowling
Age: 22
Date of Death: 20/11/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David Bailey 1994

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  "transcript": "'Sacred / TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY HILL / SON OF / WILLIAM AND JANE HILL / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN 14TH 1.. / AGED 3 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS / Suffer little children to come unto me / and forbid then not / for of such is the kingdom of God / ALSO / SAMUEL VARCOE / WHO DIED AUGUST 31ST 186.. / AGED 6 YEARS / ALSO / EDWARD COWLING HILL / WHO WAS DROWNED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN / THE 20TH NOVEMBER 1874 / AGED 22 YEARS / A dutiful Son and affectionate Brother'",
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    "recorder": "David Bailey 1994",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Gravestone at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Ethelred Hanson d. 1870

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Ethelred HANSON, Master Mariner, who departed this life January 15th. 1870. Aged 38 years'

Details

Type: Headstone

People

Hanson, Ethelred
Age: 38
Date of Death: 15/1/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M50",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Ethelred HANSON, Master Mariner, who departed this life January 15th. 1870. Aged 38 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Ethelred Hanson d. 1870</p>",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating Samuel Wayth, RN d. 1859

Location

St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Transcript

‘Affectionate Remembrance Of / SAMUEL COOPER WAYTH / The Beloved Son Of / SAMUEL and JANE WAYTH / Master R.N. of H.M.S. SURPRISE / who died off Madeira from the / effects of fatigue and over / exertion on the Chinese Station / March 29. 1859. / AGED 33 YEARS'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Surprise

People

Wayth, Samuel Cooper
Age: 33
Date of Death: 29/3/1859
Cause of Death: Exhaustion
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: HMS 'Surprise' wood steam gunvessel 1856-1866.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967
Photographer: Pippa Lacey, 2018

JSON

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  "id": "M4115",
  "location": "St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "‘Affectionate Remembrance Of / SAMUEL COOPER WAYTH / The Beloved Son Of / SAMUEL and JANE WAYTH / Master R.N. of H.M.S. SURPRISE / who died off Madeira from the / effects of fatigue and over / exertion on the Chinese Station / March 29. 1859. / AGED 33 YEARS'",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
    "photographer": "Pippa Lacey, 2018"  }
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St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall commemorating John Warren d. 1837

Location

St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / JOHN WARREN / Late Boatswain in H.M. Navy / Who departed this life / 17th December 1837 / Aged 65 years / Tho lost to sight to his mourning widow / His memory will be ever dear'

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Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard

People

Warren, John
Age: 65
Date of Death: 17/12/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Dossier photo
Recorder: David Bailey 1994

JSON

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  "location": "St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / JOHN WARREN / Late Boatswain in H.M. Navy / Who departed this life / 17th December 1837 / Aged 65 years / Tho lost to sight to his mourning widow / His memory will be ever dear'",
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    "notes": "Dossier photo",
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    "recorder": "David Bailey 1994",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Mary's Church, Somersham, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Somersham, Suffolk commemorating Richard Cutting, d. 1791

Location

St Mary's Church, Somersham, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Hannah wife of Richard Cutting died 24th Dec 1791 aged 51 years. Also Richard Suter Cutting Capt of the Speedwell of Ipswich drowned on the coast of France in the 26th year of his Age; and on the right hand lies seven Heirs and Issues.' [Footstone now missing] 'HC 1791 RSC 1791'

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Type: Headstone
Position: 122
Vessel: Speedwell

People

Cutting, Richard Suter
Age: 26
Date of Death: 1791
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: P.J. Turvey

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Somersham, Suffolk commemorating Richard Cutting, d. 1791</p>",
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All Saints Church, Nynehead, Somerset, England

Commemorative window in All Saints Church, Nynehead, Somerset dedicated to Lieutenant John Ayshford Sanford RN d. 1851

Location

All Saints Church, Nynehead, Somerset, England

Transcript

[Tablet] 'JOHN AYSHFORD SANFORD LIEUTENANT R.N. FOURTH SON AND FIFTH CHILD OF EDWARD AYSHFORD SANFORD / AND HENRIETTA HIS WIFE, DIED AT PORTSMOUTH ON THE 15TH OF OCTOBER 1851, AGED 26 YEARS. THIS WINDOW IS HERE / PLACED BY HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IN FAITH IN CHRIST, AND IN MEMORY OF THE LOVE THEY BORE THEIR BROTHER'

Details

Description: Window of two lights, depicting the baptism of Christ and John the Baptist. At the base of each light, a shield with the arms of Sanford and Ayshford.
Type: Window; tablet
Position: South aisle,west wall
Materials: Glass, stone
Artists: John Toms of Wellington

People

Sanford, John Ayshford
Age: 26
Date of Death: 15/10/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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

JSON

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  "post_id": "2751",
  "id": "M3283",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Nynehead, Somerset, England",
  "transcript": "[Tablet] 'JOHN AYSHFORD SANFORD LIEUTENANT R.N. FOURTH SON AND FIFTH CHILD OF EDWARD AYSHFORD SANFORD / AND HENRIETTA HIS WIFE, DIED AT PORTSMOUTH ON THE 15TH OF OCTOBER 1851, AGED 26 YEARS. THIS WINDOW IS HERE / PLACED BY HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IN FAITH IN CHRIST, AND IN MEMORY OF THE LOVE THEY BORE THEIR BROTHER'",
  "content": "<p>Commemorative window in All Saints Church, Nynehead, Somerset dedicated to Lieutenant John Ayshford Sanford RN d. 1851</p>",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "John Toms of Wellington",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Peter Key d. 1835

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Erected to the memory of Peter Key of Arbroath, Scotland and late commander of the Bombay ship 'Hobmusjee Bomanjee' who died at Macao October 8th 1835, aged 42 years'

Details

Vessel: Hobmusjee Bomanjee

People

Key, Peter
Age: 42
Date of Death: 8/10/1835
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M392",
  "location": "Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Erected to the memory of Peter Key of Arbroath, Scotland and late commander of the Bombay ship 'Hobmusjee Bomanjee' who died at Macao October 8th 1835, aged 42 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Peter Key d. 1835</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters