Memorial: M1718

Memorial wall monument at St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk commemorating Vice-Admiral John Symons, RN d. 1799

Location

St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'In a vault near this Church lie the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Symons who died Decr. the 18th 1794, aged 65 years. Also of John Symons Esqr Vice Admiral of the Red who died Decr. the 16th 1799, aged 66 years'

Details

Type: Wall monument
Materials: White marble

People

Symons, John
Age: 66
Date of Death: 16/12/1799
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the Red
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Add.1908 f.212 British Library, Davy's Suffolk Collections.
Recorder: Mrs F. Keymer 1988

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