Memorial: M3810

Memorial in Salisbury Cathedral commemorating John Greenly d. 1862 former naval chaplain

Location

Cathedral, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Transcript

'Near the spot, on the green, lie the / remains of the Rev. John Greenly M.A. / 50 years Priest Vicar of this Cathedral / and 40 years Vicar of St Thomas in this / City; who died December 1 1862, Aged / 85 years. And of Mary his wife, who died / at Laverstock March 15th 1866, aged / 88 years. Also four of their Grand- / children who died in this close in the / short space of one month A.D.1855. / This Tablet was erected by their son, / in Loving Memory 1887.' [There is also an individual tombstone in the cloister garth inscribed] 'John Greenly, died December 1st 1862 aged 85'

Details

Vessel: HMS Revenge

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Greenly, John
Age: 85
Date of Death: 1/12/1862
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chaplain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 93.

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters