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Lancaster Priory, Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Memorial at Lancaster Priory, Lancaster commemorating William Lindow d. 1786

Location

Lancaster Priory, Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Transcript

[Not exact] [South side] 'Henry Rawlinson departed this life XXIII Jan AD MDCLXXXVI aged XLII; also his grandchildren, M.M. & F.E. Hesketh, who died in their infancy MDCCXCIII and Edward Fleetward Hesketh who died XIV MARCH MDCC... aged II [?] years and VII months; also Maria Hesketh who died XXVIII June A.D. MDCCCI, aged XIII months.' [East side] 'In the vault beneath lie the Mortal Remains of Abraham Rawlinson late of Fakenham in the County of Norfolk, Esquire, eldest son of Thomas Rawlinson late of this Borough and of Morcambe Lodge in this County, Esquire. He was born on the XI Day of February MDCCLXXXIX and departed this life on the XIX day of Augst MDCCCXXIX in the forty first Year of his age.' [North side] 'William Lindow departed this life XVIII, May AD MDCCLXXXVI age LX years: in the same vault are deposited the remains of his wife, Abigale, eldest daughter of the late Abram Rawlinson who died XXXI January A.D. MDCCXCI. [West side] 'Ellen Ainslie wife of the Rev. G. Ainslie & daughter of the late Henry Rawlinson, died March the IX MDCCXCI'

Details

Description: Urn and pedestal over vault
Type: Vault
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Stone

People


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Extra

Notes: Lettering very worn

Bibliography: Kenneth H. Dolton 'The tombstones and memorials in the churchyard of St Mary's Priory Church Lancaster' (Lancaster, 1972)
Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson
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Holy Trinity Church, Colchester, Essex, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Colchester commemorating Captain Thomas Pinto RN d. 1851

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Colchester, Essex, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Thomas Pinto Esq Captain in her Majesty's Royal Navy. Born at Colsterworth March 5th 1772. Died at Colchester December 27th 1851. Also Catherine Elizabeth his wife who died October 18th 1858 aged 72'

Details

People

Pinto, Thomas
Age: 72
Date of Death: 27/12/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Illegitimate son of Dr Henry Topping MD Colchester.
Recorder: John B. Penfold 1982
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery commemorating Vice-Admiral Percy Grace d. 1859

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Details

Date Erected: 1859
Artists: Edward James Physick

People

Grace, Percy
Age:
Date of Death: 1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London 1964). Grace is buried in Catacomb B.
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Church of St Nicholas and St John, Monkton, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Plaque at Church of St Nicholas and St John, Monkton commemorating Joseph King d. 1829

Location

Church of St Nicholas and St John, Monkton, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transcript

'In remembrance of Joseph King of H.M. Dockyard, Pembroke,who died 3 June 1829 aged 60 years'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: Churchyard

People

King, Joseph
Age: 60
Date of Death: 3/6/1829
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain
Organisation: HM Dockyard, Pembroke

Extra

Notes: Churchyard now cleared. His daughter Mary Nelson King, Nelson's godaughter. Name anglicisation of Joaquin Mendoza Cardozo.
Bibliography: George Mason 'Historical sketches of Pembroke Dock'.
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New Quay, Ceredigion, Wales

Memorial at New Quay, Ceredigion commemorating John Davies d. 1866 and John Davies d. 1870

Location

New Quay, Ceredigion, Wales

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of John the beloved and only son of John and Margaret Davies, Fronwig, New Quay, who died and was buried at sea Lat 3 0' North, Long 10 0' West on the 12 May 1866 in the 25th year of his age. Also to the memory of John Davies, Fronwig, New Quay, (Master Mariner) who died Nov 11 A.D. 1870 aged 67 years. And of his beloved wife Margaret Davies who died Oct 26 1873 aged 72 years'

Details

Position: Plot A43

People

Davies, John
Age: 67
Date of Death: 11/11/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Davies, John
Age: 25
Date of Death: 12/5/1866
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery to Commander James de Bertodano Lopez RN d. 1889

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / JAMES DE BERTODANO LOPEZ / COMMANDER R.N. / BORN 7th NOVR 1846 / DIED 28th AUGUST 1889 / JESU MERCY./GRANT THAT PERPETUAL LIGHT / MAY SHINE ON HIM.'

Details

Description: Flat slab vault, hexagonal pedestal with tall column, topped with Gothic structure decorated with statues of saints - possibly the Virgin Mary, St James the greater, Christ and St John the Evangelist.
Type: Monument

People

Lopez, James De Bertodano
Age: 42
Date of Death: 28/08/1889
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Barbara Tomlinson ‘Commemorating the seafarer: monuments, memorials and memory’ (London, 2015) p. 71.
Photographer: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh ©RMG
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Municipal cemetery, Hokitika, New Zealand, Rest of the World

Headstone in Hokitika, New Zealand commemorating Lieutenant Edward St. John Daniel RN VC d. 1868

Location

Municipal cemetery, Hokitika, New Zealand, Rest of the World

Transcript

[Gothic] 'In Memory of', 'EDWARD ST. JOHN DANIEL V.C. / OF BRISTOL, ENGLAND / DIED HOKITIKA 20TH MAY 1868 / AGED 31 YEARS.'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: No. 851 block 27
Vessel: HMS Diamond

Event

Siege of Sevastopol

Event Date

1855

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Daniel, Edward St John
Age: 31
Date of Death: 20/5/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Edward St John Daniel was awarded the Victoria Cross for his services during the Crimea War, however, it was revoked by Queen Victoria in 1861 after he was convicted of desertion and evading court martial.
Bibliography: John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 32.
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Old Cemetery, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Memorial at Old Cemetery, Ipswich, Suffolk, commemorating Joseph Brown, Master Mariner, d.1905

Location

Old Cemetery, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

‘Loving Memory of / JOSEPH BROWN, Master Mariner of this Port for many years / who died 12 July 1905 / Aged 66 years / "Safe home in Port'''

Details

People

Brown, Joseph
Age: 66
Date of Death: 12/7/1905
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: William Donnan, 1978
Photographer: P Lacey
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Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon, England

Memorial in the Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon commemorating George Mackrill, RN, d. 1814

Location

Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED / to the MEMORY / of / GEORGE MACKRILL / (Late of the Royal Navy) / who Departed this Life the 17th day / of August 1814 Aged 25 Years / and 5 Months'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

MacKrill, George
Age: 25
Date of Death: 17/8/1814
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Not commissioned officer
Recorder: Lyn Collins
Photographer: Lyn Collins
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St Mary's Church, Edge Hill, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Edge Hill, Liverpool commemorating Captain Henry Risien d. 1864

Location

St Mary's Church, Edge Hill, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt Henry Risien died 2nd September 1864 aged 67'

Details

People

Risien, Henry
Age: 67
Date of Death: 2/9/1864
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.4, p.425.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
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