Memorial: M2692

Wall tablet in St John’s Church, Ickham, Kent commemorating Post Captain John Wood RN d. 1820

Location

St John's Church, Ickham, Kent, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / John Wood / of Brambling House in this Parish Esq / a Post Captain in the Royal Navy / He married XXVI Augst 1759 / Ann daughter and Co heiress of / John Bennet Alexander Esqre / of the Royal Navy / and died 24 June 1820 aetat 54 / leaving issue four sons and one daughter Viz / John, William, Henry, Thomas Philpott / and Eliza.'

Details

Description: Tablet with snakes, inverted torches and naval trophies.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Nave
Artists: Charles Regnart

Event

Mutiny at the Nore 1797

People

Wood, John
Age: 54
Date of Death: 24/6/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Post Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER Sketch
Bibliography: Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London 1964).
Recorder: C.H. Wood 1988

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