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 St Andrews Church Kirk 1851 - Holmes & Co, Calcutta

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Date transcribed2009-08-22
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentMIs erected in St. Andrews Kirk, Calcutta, up to 1851.

Surname  Shaw    
Forename  James    
Year of Death  1842    
Inscription  James Shaw, Esq. A Judge of the Sudder Dewanny and Nizamut Adawlut of this Presidency; Died at sea, August 31st, 1842. Aet. 42. This stone is placed here in token of esteem and effectionate regard by his friends in the Civil Service.""To the Memory of the just is blessed."" - Prov. x. 7.    
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From various sources. Transcription from publications and photographs. St Andrews Church (also known as the Kirk) is the only Scottish church in Calcutta/Kolkata. St Andrews is also the custodian of the Scottish Cemetery on Karaya Road, Calcutta/Kolkata.
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