Memorial in St Mary’s Parish Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear commemorating Commander William Berry RN d. 1770 and his two sons
Location
St Mary's Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
Transcript
'William Berry a master and commander in the Royal Navy was lost at sea near Yarmouth Dec 19th 1770 aged 43 years. William their eldest son a midshipman in the Navy died in the Royal Naval Hospital Plymouth a few days after his return from the coast of Guinea in the 19th year of his age Oct 15 1774. Thomas their youngest son was in the merchant service, was lost at Burlington Jan 1st 1779 aged 15'
Details
Position: Churchyard
People
Berry, William
Age: 43
Date of Death: 19/12/1770
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Berry, William
Age: 18
Date of Death: 15/10/1774
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Berry, Thomas
Age: 15
Date of Death: 1/1/1779
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation:
Age: 43
Date of Death: 19/12/1770
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Berry, William
Age: 18
Date of Death: 15/10/1774
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Berry, Thomas
Age: 15
Date of Death: 1/1/1779
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation:
Extra
Recorder: Graham Fraser. 07/09/1970