Memorial: M4404

Wall plaque in St Margaret’s Church, Topsham, Devon commemorating Admiral George St Vincent Duckworth-King, RN d. 1891

Location

St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon, England

Transcript

'TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE ST VINCENT / DUCKWORTH-KING BART. K.C.B. / BORN JULY 15TH 1809. DIED AUGUST 18TH 1891 / AND OF THE LADY CAROLINE MARY, HIS WIFE, / NEE DAWSON-DAMER / DIED DECEMBER 5TH 1851. / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY THEIR LOVING / SON AND DAUGHTER, / DUDLEY AND ANNE DUCKWORTH-KING. / "THEIR CHILDREN ARISE UP AND CALL THEM BLESSED" / PROVERBS 3C 28V'

Details

Description: Family arms at the top of the memorial, reeded pilasters at the sides
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South transept, east wall
Materials: White marble on slate

People

Duckworth-King, George St Vincent
Age: 82
Date of Death: 18/08/1891
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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