Robert Farrant - Jurby, Isle of Man - Citizen Memorials on Waymarking.com

This memorial tablet to Robert Farrant can be found in St. Patrick’s church in Jurby. There are several memorial tablets in this church to other members of the Family which demonstrates their importance to the Parish of Jurby and to the Isle of Man.

The large brass memorial tablet has the follow lengthy text:
‘IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT FARRANT
OF BALLAMOAR ESQ H.B., M.H.K.
BORN MAR. 24. 1753 – DIED FEB. 5. 1820
SON OF WILLIAM FARRANT ESQ. AND KATHERINE
GRD. DAUGHTER OF THE VEN. SAML WATTLEWORTH
VICAR-GENERAL AND ARCHDEACON OF MAN
ADMITTED MANX BAR 1777. APPOINTED HIGH
BAILIFF OF PEEL 1777. MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF
KEYS 1801-1820. FOR 25 YEARS CHURCHWARDEN
OF THIS PARISH. MARRIED MARGARET ELDER NIECE
AND EVENTUAL HEIRESS AT LAW OF CAPT. WILLIAM
CHRISTIAN OF BALLAMOAR AND EAST NAPPIN
WHO HAD DIED WITHOUT ISSUE.’

At the top of the tablet is a portrait of Robert this is based on painting by William Henry Warburton (visit link)

Location: St.Patrick's Church, Jurby, Isle of Man Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: Not listed

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