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Draft text of a memorial (inscription) for Edward Downes Esquire, died 30 December...
Catalogue reference: DDS 21/28
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- DDS 21/28
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- Draft text of a memorial (inscription) for Edward Downes Esquire, died 30 December 1819 in his 51st year. (cp. 21/27, a later draft of the same memorial)
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Date (When the record was created)
- No date (after 30 December 1819)
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Sacred to the Memory/ of/ Edward Downes Esqr. M.A./ One of the Magistrates and a Deputy Lieutenant/ For this County/ The last Male Branch of an ancient/ and respectable Family; from which this Chapel derives its Name and foundation/.
Through Life he was a warm Admirer/ Of the excellent Constitution of his Country;/A Faithful & Zealous Adherent/To our Venerable established Church;/And his daily Conduct evinced to all,/ who had the happiness of knowing him,/ That his Character was formed upon the Basis/ of genuine benevolence to Mankind/ and of unfeigned Piety to God./ In a cheerful serenity of Mind/ And with gratitude to the Author of every blessing/ He departed this Life/ lamented and respected/ On the 30th. day of December 1819/ In the 51st. Year of His Age.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Cheshire Archives and Local Studies
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- DDS/543
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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- Paper 1 sheet 7" wide by 9". Watermark.
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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/9c77c83b-4bcc-4a80-9113-320de776fcd0/
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Draft text of a memorial (inscription) for Edward Downes Esquire, died 30 December 1819 in his 51st year. (cp. 21/27, a later draft of the same memorial)