Memorial: M2535

Tablet in St Nicholas’s Church, Harwich, commemorating Rear-Admiral Joseph Knight d. 1775

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Harwich, Essex, England

Transcript

'To the memory of / Sir Joseph Knight, Rear Admiral of the White, / Descended from an ancient family in Cheshire / born in Cornwall; / he served his King and country for more than half a century / with loyalty, disinterestedness, and fortitude. / Obiit 8th September 1775, aetatis 66 / And of Dame Phillipina his wife, daughter of Antony Deane, Esq. of this county / a zealous friend, instructive companion, / and excellent parent / Obiit 20th July, 1799 aetatis 72.''

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: Sanctuary wall

People

Knight, Joseph
Age: 66
Date of Death: 8/9/1775
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Not easily read.
Bibliography: 'Gentleman/s Magazine' vol 76, 1806 p. 1097-8.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan

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