Memorial: M4588

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

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
Age:
Date of Death: 19/10/1868
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

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
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