Captain John Bowdler
Captain John Bowdler
People Buried Here
Epitaph
To the Memory of Ann Askew, widow of the late Anthony Askew, Esq.
Who died April 20th,1833,
Aged 65.
Also her two grandchildren Felix Henry and Louisa were, who died in their infancy.
...His majesties' Ship: Antilope in 174_
married Carolina daughter of William Hicks Esq. ___ Sheppy in the County of Kent in 1749. __ Dying 19th April 1754. He left issue daughters Carolina Jane and Anna.
He (John) was brave in action, nice in Honour___ steady in principle and Agent in Affection. ___ is doubtful which was greatest in the public or the private loss.
Carolina Bowdler pofuit.
Description
Although the first name is missing, matching to Family Search, the gentleman is named John Bowdler. The marriage is recorded under England Marriages, 1538-1973, found in FamilySearch. This may be a monument only as under the Somerset Burial Index it shows that he was buried in SS Peter and Paul Church in Somerset.