Memorial: M5368

Gravestone at St George’s Church, Douglas, Isle of Man commemorating Matthias Kelly d. 1784, shipbuilder

Location

St George's Church, Douglas, Isle of Man

Transcript

'Erected 21st October 1841 / records the first interment in this / burial ground; being the remains of / MATTHIAS KELLY, OF DOUGLAS / SHIPBUILDER, which were deposited in this Vault the 9th April 1784 / He died of an Endemic Distemper, at / that time prevalent in this island / called by the name of the stitches / in the 63rd year of his age...'

Details

Description: Gravestone surrounded by railings. Above the inscription, a carving of the day of judgement with angels blowing trumpets and the deceased rising from his shattered tomb in his shroud.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Date Erected: 21/10/1841

People

Kelly, Matthias
Age: 63
Date of Death: 9/4/1784
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Shipbuilder
Organisation:

Extra

Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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