Memorial: M4314

Ledger in the Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone, Kent, commemorating Richard Stacey, Master Shipwright, d. 1743

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Sutton-at-Hone, Kent, England

Transcript

'In this Vault lieth the Body of RICHARD / STACEY Esqr. late Master Shipwright / of his Maj'tys: Yard at Deptford in Kent / who was a most tender husband & Parent / Sincere friend. Skilfull diligent / uncorrupt in his employments, Charitable / as became a Christian, diffusive without /partiality, without ostentation those / vertues had ye present reward of esteem from mankind, an unusual health & length / of days from Providence, and are now / crown'd with immortality. / He died the 16th of June 1743 in the 80th / Year of his Age...'

Details

Type: Ledger

People

Stacey, Richard
Age: 79
Date of Death: 16/6/1743
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Shipwright
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