Memorial: M2750

Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating John Woollward, d.1708

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'John Woollward, the Master of the Wherry who departed this life the 16th day of July, being struck dead in a moment by the lightning and thunder, aged 36 years. Anno Domini 1708'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Woollward, John
Age: 36
Date of Death: 16/7/1708
Cause of Death: Struck by lightning
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972

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