Memorial: M6501

Headstone at St Giles Church, Copmanthorpe commemorating Stephen Foster RN d. 1808

Location

St Giles Church, Copmanthorpe, Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'SACRED / to the Memory of / STEPHEN FOSTER, / (Formerly of Gosport Hants:) many Years Gunner of / the Somerset Man of War, / and the Oldest Seaman in / his MAJESTY'S Service; / died March 17th: 1808: / in the 94th: Year of his Age.

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Somerset

People

Foster, Stephen
Age: 94
Date of Death: 17/3/1808
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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