Memorial: M4414

Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Totnes, Devon commemorating Commander Charles Farwell RN, d. 1788

Location

St Mary's Church, Totnes, Devon, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / CHARLES FARWELL ESQR / Commander in the Royal Navy, / Born 7th May 1788, Died 4th of October 1836. // 'The Souls of the Righteous are in the / hand of God, they are in peace.' / Wisdom, Chap 3. Ver 1 & 3.'

Details

Description: Draped urn above the inscription tablet. Farwell arms below.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble
Artists: Wills

People

Farwell, Charles
Age: 48
Date of Death: 4/10/1836
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Removed from north chapel 1896.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
Photographer: P Lacey

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