Memorial: M4673

Memorial at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wanstead, commemorating Alexander Mitchell d. 1882

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wanstead, Essex, England

Transcript

'Captain Alexander Mitchell Sim Born 28th November 1788. Died 9th January 1882. A father to the fatherless and a friend to all in need. They who go down to the sea in ships see the wonders of the deep and praise the Lord'

Details

Description: Cross with carved anchor and chain.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Artists: Maile & Son

People

Sim, Alexander Mitchell
Age: 94
Date of Death: 9/1/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1989

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