Memorial: M730

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain George Weaver d. 1834

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain George Weaver, killed by a fall from the 'Mary Somerville' of this port. 27 November 1834 age 42. / Our life hangs trembling on each fleeting breath / Awaiting but the unerring stroke of death / Who summons oft without a warning word / As lightning strikes before the thunder heard. / So live prepared, then sudden death shall be / A sudden immortality to thee'

Details

Vessel: Mary Somerville

People

Weaver, George
Age: 42
Date of Death: 27/11/1834
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 293.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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