Memorial: M4560

Wall tablet in the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Up Marden, commemorating Captain Thomas Smyth RN d. 1810

Location

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Up Marden, Sussex, England

Transcript

'To the Memory of / THOMAS SMYTH Esq. / Captain in His Majesty's Navy / and Third Son of / The Right Hon: John Smyth / of Heath, Yorkshire / who died at Portsmouth Octr. 12th 1810 / Aged 26 Years / and was interred in the Vault of / his Friend and God Father / Thomas Peckham Phipps Esqr. / This Tablet is erected / By his affectionate Brothers / John Henry Smyth / George Smyth / and Charles Smyth / in humble Confidence of his blessed Resurrection'

Details

Description: Pyramid-shaped marble table, on grey marble mount. Crossed palm branches below inscription.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Next to south door
Materials: Marble

People

Smyth, Thomas
Age: 26
Date of Death: 12/10/1810
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Mrs A.S. Allaby 1998

JSON

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters