Memorial: M6519

Wall tablet at St Mary’s Church, Masham commemorating John Harrison RN d. 1808

Location

St Mary's Church, Masham, North Yorkshire, England

Transcript

‘In Memory of JOHN HARRISON Esqr. Formerly Purser / in the ROYAL NAVY who died at Masham June 19th 1808 Aged 74. / A Man much esteemed both for his Public Station and in his / Retirement respected by the honourable for his Integrity. / Courted by the Social for his Vivacity & Information and much / sought after by the sick & needy for his active Beneficence / Also of / PHYLLIS HARRISON his Sister, who died April 23d, 1800, Aged 68 / This Monument is erected by GRACE the wife of SAMUEL / BROOMHEAD WARD Esqr: of Mount Pleasant near Sheffield, and / Daughter of the late THOS. Martindale of Masham Gentn. Who died / May 14th, 1789 aged 74: as a small tribute of Gratitude to a relative / who was a kind friend and Benefactor to her and her Family.’

Details

Description: White marble inscription tablet on a flat grey marble mount, the upper part in the shape of an obelisk.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Harrison, John
Age: 74
Date of Death: 19/6/1808
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Purser
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters