Memorial: M4397

Memorial lectern in St Margaret’s Church, Topsham, Devon commemorating Richard Pennell d. 1797

Location

St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon, England

Transcript

'THIS LECTERN WAS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF RICHD PENNELL COMMR OF SHIP HAWK H.E.I.C.S. WHO DIED 4 MAY 1797 AGED 42, BY HIS CHILDREN WHO DIED + RICHD LEWIN 12 SEPT 1873 AGED 80, MARY JANE 2 NOVEMBER 1891 AGED 96, HENRY BOULTON 31 MARCH 1888 AGED 91'

Details

Type: Brass plaque
Position: Base of Lectern
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HEIC Hawk

People

Pennell, Richard
Age: 42
Date of Death: 4/5/1797
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: Plate folded to form three sections on octagonal base.
Recorder: F.M.M. Lewes 1994

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