Memorial: M5930

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery commemorating Robert Brian MD, Naval Surgeon d. 1853

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred / To the Memory of / ROBERT BRIAN M.D., / Surgeon R.N., / who departed this life / June 8th, 1853, in the 66th year of his age./ He united with great professional skill / integrity and kindness of heart; / he lived much respected, and died lamented. / I have finished my course / 2nd Timothy, 4 Chap. 7, v. / And of his beloved wife, SUSAN / Born Jan 2 1804. Died Feb 22, 1870 / 'Thou wilt light my candle''

Details

People

Brian, Robert
Age: 66
Date of Death: 8/6/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 73.

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