Memorial: M4595

Memorial at St Mark’s Church, Liverpool commemorating John Edwards d. 1818

Location

St Mark's Church, Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John Edwards, Pilot died 8th January 1818 aged 73. Life's voyage is now ended, his dangers are past / His ship is safe moored and has landed at last / His treasures are safe in the mansion on high / Which we hope thro' Gods Glory he's gone to enjoy'.

Details

People

Edwards, John
Age: 73
Date of Death: 8/1/1818
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.3, p. 609. Church demolished in 1913.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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