Vault in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Agnew and Walter John Giffard d. 1868 in the capsize of a sailing gig
Location
Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Transcript
'Agnew Giffard born May 25 1840 Walter John Giffard born January 2nd 1842. Both drowned on the 19th October 1868. They were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in death they were not divided' II Sam.1.23
Details
Type: Vault
Position: On Giffard family vault
Position: On Giffard family vault
People
Giffard, Agnew
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Date of Death: 19/10/1868
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
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Giffard, Walter John
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Date of Death: 19/10/1868
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
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Date of Death: 19/10/1868
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
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Giffard, Walter John
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Date of Death: 19/10/1868
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
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Extra
Notes: Drowned in capsize of sailing gig returning from Sark to Guernsey. Civil engineer Guernsey Harbour Works.
Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1981
Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1981