Headstone in Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh commemorating Vice-Admiral Sir George Home d. 1803
Location
Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland
Transcript
'Sir GEORGE HOME Bart. / of Blackadder / Vice Admiral of the Blue / who died / the 2d of May 1803 / aged 63 years / and of / HELEN his WIDOW / who died at / NEW-HAILES / the 13th of Janry 1824 / Aged 63 years. / When Christ who is our life shall / appear then shall ye also appear / with Him in glory / Coloss 3 Chap 4 verse'
Details
Description: Headstone on plinth with canopy.
Type: Headstone
Position: 250' North west of north west corner of church, 45'east of west boundary wall.
Materials: Grey sandstone.
Type: Headstone
Position: 250' North west of north west corner of church, 45'east of west boundary wall.
Materials: Grey sandstone.
People
Home, George
Age: 63
Date of Death: 2/5/1803
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 63
Date of Death: 2/5/1803
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Sir George was 7th Baronet. DOSSIER. Heraldry on adjacent stone (his son Sir James Home) is relevant.
Bibliography: 'Burke's Peerage' (London, 1970) p.1364.
Recorder: John Steele 1988
Bibliography: 'Burke's Peerage' (London, 1970) p.1364.
Recorder: John Steele 1988