Memorial

B S Broughton and T S Broughton

Memorial plaque to Bryan and Thomas Broughton, Holy Trinity Church, Washington, Co Durham

Source: Copyright Ian Stubbs

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Current Location

The Church on the Hill, Holy Trinity Church, The Avenue, Washington, Durham, Durham, NE38 7LE, England

NZ 31080 56590

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 96688
Description: Mottled marble plaque with brass plate, inscribed.
Inscription: In affectionate remembrance of Bryan Sneyd/Herbert, second son son of Bryan Sneyd Broughton/formally Rector of this Parish. Born AD Washington/July 10th 1838 and drowned in Queen Charlotte's/Sound, New Zealand, April 21st, 1862./Also of Thomas Henry his younger brother born/AD Washington Jan 22nd 1845 and drowned in/the wreck of H.M.S. Orpheus at Manuka,/ New Zealand, Feb. 7th 1863/ This monument is placed by their brothers/Reginald and Clement John Edward Broughton/ and by their Aunt Mary Jane Briggs./ Out of the depths I cry to you O Lord.

War: New Zealand Wars (1845-1872)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: Name and surname; date and place of birth; place, manner and date of death.
Order of names: name, surname, place and date of birth, place and date of death.
Additional Information: For Thomas Broughton the Royal Naval Ship he served on H.M.S. Orpheus which was delivering troops and Naval supplies during the New Zealand Wars

Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: Placed by the two surviving brothers and aunt ( Reginald, Clement John Edward Broughton and Mary Jane Briggs) of Bryan Sneyd Broughton and Thomas Henry Broughton.