John Smith - St Nicholas Churchyard, Arundel, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 50° 51.341 W 000° 33.465
30U E 671892 N 5636618
This tomb tells of two unusual deaths at different times. A John Smith was "lost at sea" in 1809 after his son, also John Smith, "accidentally drowned" in 1803.
Waymark Code: WMRPW9
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/20/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Tuena
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The full inscription on the tomb reads:

In memory of
John Smith, who was lost at sea,
January 1809.
Elizabeth, his wife
died June 27th 1810 aged 85 years.
Sophia, daughter of the above,
died June 11th 1794 aged 6 years.
John, son of the above accidentally drowned
August 21st 1803 aged 10 years.
Elizabeth, daughter of the above,
died April 23rd 1847 aged 65 years.

Type of Death Listed: Accident

Website (if available): Not listed

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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