Memorial to William Slaughter
Name/Title
Memorial to William Slaughter
Date Made
1831
Medium and Materials
Marble
Public Description (About this object)
This stone memorial is to William Slaughter (1782 - 1831). It is a grey stone with a white engraved marble back. There is a classical style urn above, with drapery on the two handles. On the stone, in hollow relief is the memorial text, noting he died 1 November 1831 at the age of 49 and there is also an extract from Proverbs 10.7 reading "The Memory of the Just is Blessed". The memorial is located in the back of the Crypt Gallery, under the church.
Inscription and Marks
Engraved on the memorial: IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SLAUGHTER ESQ who died 1s November 1831. in his 49th Year. The Memory of the Just is Blessed Proverbs 10th verse 7th
Object number
SMITF.H.92