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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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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'

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People

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

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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

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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

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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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Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Memorial in Exeter Cathedral, Devon commemorating Vice-Admiral Shuldham Peard, RN, d. 1832

Location

Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'Near this spot are deposited the remains of Shuldham Peard Esqr. Vice Admiral of the White, who departed this life December 27th 1832. This monument is erected by his widow, as a tribute of affection, to the memory of a beloved husband.'

Details

Position: South aisle

People

Peard, Shuldham
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 27/12/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: David Saunders
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St George's Church, Deal, Kent, England

Gravestone in St George’s Church, Deal, Kent, commemorating Lancelot Burton RN, d. 1750

Location

St George's Church, Deal, Kent, England

Transcript

'Lancelot Burton, Naval Officer of this place d. Oct 12th 1750'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Burton, Lancelot
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 12/10/1750
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Storekeeper
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Lancelot Burton -Muster master and storekeeper at Deal.
Bibliography: John Laker 'History of Deal' (Deal 1917).
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain John Jones d. 1839

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt John Jones of Conway lost his life in the gale of 7 January 1839 age 55'

Details

People

Jones, John
Age: 41
Date of Death: 7/1/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

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Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.7, p.195.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
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White Ensign Club, South Street, Exeter, Devon, England

Memorial in the White Ensign Club, South Street, Exeter, Devon commemorating Admiral William Shield, RN, d. 1842

Location

White Ensign Club, South Street, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'NEAR THIS SACRED SPOT / LIE THE MORTAL REMAINS OF / WILLIAM SHIELD ESQUIRE / ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE SQUADRON OF H.M. FLEET / HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY WITH ZEAL AND FIDELITY / FOR LXX YEARS / AND DEPARTED THIS LIFE WITH A LIVELY FAITH / IN CHRIST / ON THE XXV JUNE A.D. MDCCCXLII / AGED LXXX YEARS / MY FLESH SHALL REST IN HOPE ...'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Grounds
Materials: Marble

People

Shield, William
Age: 80
Date of Death: 25/6/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER
Bibliography: 'Express & Echo' (5 Sept 1997)
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Dunbar Parish Church, Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

Headstone at Dunbar Parish Church, Dunbar commemorating  Lieutenant William Marshall RN d. 1853

Location

Dunbar Parish Church, Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / LIEUT WILLIAM MARSHALL R.N. / DIED AT DUNBAR 6 OCT 1853 AGED 75 / ALSO OF HIS WIFE / FRANCES MACKENZIE / DIED AT EDINBURGH 18 FEB 1878 AGED 82 / AND OF HIS CHILDREN / ELIZABETH / DIED 14 MARCH 1825 AGED 5 / WILLIAM/DIED 15 DEC 1835 AGED 18 / ROBERT/DIED 23 SEP 1837 AGED 9 MONTHS / JAMES/OF H.M. CUSTOMS / DIED AT BANFF 26 JULY 1868 AGED 44 / AND IS INTERRED THERE / CHARLES / DIED AT GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE 24 JUNE 1890 AGED 63 / AND IS INTERRED THERE / FRANCES MACKENZIE / WIFE OF JOHN PATTISON W.S. / DIED 27 JANUARY 1892 AGED 70 / AND IS INTERRED AT ST CUTHBERT'S EDINBURGH / MARY/DIED AT EDINBURGH 18 JUNE 1892 AGED 58 / ALSO HIS MOTHER IN LAW / ELIZABETH RICHARDSON / DIED 28 DEC 1834 AGED 80 / JOHN DAVID MARSHALL HIS SON / WHO DIED AT MELBOURNE 9TH AUGUST 1905 / AGED 76 YEARS / AGNES HOOD MARSHALL HIS DAUGHTER / WHO DIED AT EDINBURGH 26TH OCT 1906 AGED 72 YEARS'

Details

Description: Headstone on plinth.
Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard

People

Marshall, William
Age: 75
Date of Death: 6/10/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: John Steele 1988
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