Gravestone in Ulverston, Cumbria of James Fell d. 1809 in the loss of the ‘Jane Duchess of Gordon’
Location
St Mary's Church, Ulverston, Cumbria, England
Transcript
'Here lies the body of James Fell of Ulverston Mercht, who died Jan. 25th 1805 aged 87 years. Also Margaret his wife died April 20th 1804 aged 88 years. Also Elizabeth daughter of Wm. & Martha Fell, died Oct 31 1796 aged 5 years. James son of W & M Fell supposed to have perished on his passage to India in the ship 'Jane Duchess of Gordon' which was lost in the year 1809, aged 19 years. Frances the daughter, died 16 Oct. 1810 aged 16 years. William Fell son of the first named James and father of Elizabeth, James and Frances died 10 Oct. 1819 aged 70 years. William Fell, son of the above William Fell died Feb. 25th 1828 aged 32 years. Martha Fell relict of the first named William Fell died Dec 12 1844 aged 78 years.'
Details
Position: East side Churchyard
Vessel: Jane, Duchess of Gordon
People
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1809
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
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