Memorial: M3880

Wall tablet at St Nicholas’s Church, Shepperton commemorating William Shaw Lindsay d. 1877

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Shepperton, Surrey, England

Transcript

'In memory of William Shaw Lindsay born at Ayr in 1815. By his ability and integrity he attained an eminent commercial position. Elected in 1853 a member of Parliament. He took a distinguished part in relation to Maritime Affairs until disabled by ill health in 1856, retiring to the manor house of this Parish he composed a history of merchant shipping and ancient commerce also other works. Died in 1877. The blessing of the Lord he maketh rich and he addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10.22. Erected by his affectionate widow'

Details

Type: Wall tablet

People

Lindsay, William Shaw
Age:
Date of Death: 1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Author
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1995

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Maritime Memorials