Memorial: M3038

Memorial at St Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk commemorating Obediah Aldred, d.1788

Location

St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'In memory of / Judith Aldred / the wife of / Samuel Dixon Aldred / died 7th May 1782 / aged 29 years / also of / Mr Obedh Aldred / who died 19th July 1788 / in the 68th year of his age / also Tryphena his wife / who died January 2nd 1791 / aged 75 years'

Details

Type: Ledger

People

Aldred, Obediah
Age: 68
Date of Death: 19/7/1788
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Shipowner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Shipowner in the herring trade.
Bibliography: Hugh D.W. Lees 'Chronicles of a Suffolk Parish Church: Lowestoft St Margaret' (Lowestoft, 1949).

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