Memorial: M5378

Gravestone at Bride, Isle of Man commemorating Thomas Christian d. 1856 and William Christian d. 1898

Location

St Bridget's Church, Bride, Isle of Man

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / THOMAS CHRISTIAN, / Mariner of Ramsey, / who departed this life / the 10th of May 1856 / Aged 34 years / 'Dont weep for me my wife so dear, / I am not dead but sleeping here, / In peace I lived in peace I died / I asked for life but God denied' / Also WILLIAM CHRISTIAN / Mariner / brother of the above, / who died October 30th 1898 / Aged 84 years / 'Trusting in Jesus'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Christian, Thomas
Age: 34
Date of Death: 10/5/1856
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:
Christian, William
Age: 84
Date of Death: 30/10/1898
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

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Maritime Memorials