Elizabeth “Betsy” <I>Betham</I> Bligh

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Elizabeth “Betsy” Betham Bligh

Birth
Isle of Man
Death
15 Apr 1812 (aged 59–60)
Lambeth, London Borough of Lambeth, Greater London, England
Burial
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m. 2/4/1781 to Capt. William Bligh at Douglas, Man, England.

Children:

Harriet Maria Bligh (1781- )
Mary Bligh (1783- )
Elizabeth Bligh (1786- )
Jane Bligh (1788- )
Frances Bligh (1788- )
Anne Campbell Bligh (1791- )
William Bligh (1795- )
Henry Bligh (1795- )
m. 2/4/1781 to Capt. William Bligh at Douglas, Man, England.

Children:

Harriet Maria Bligh (1781- )
Mary Bligh (1783- )
Elizabeth Bligh (1786- )
Jane Bligh (1788- )
Frances Bligh (1788- )
Anne Campbell Bligh (1791- )
William Bligh (1795- )
Henry Bligh (1795- )

Inscription

(face towards church) Sacred / to the memory of / William Bligh Esq F.R.S / Vice Admiral of the Blue / the celebrated navigator / who first transplanted the bread fruit tree / from Otaheite to the West Indies / bravely fought the battles of his country / and died beloved, respected, and lamented / on the 7th day of December 1817 / aged 64 -- (face towards greenhouse) In this vault are deposited also the / remains of William Bligh and Henry Bligh / who died March 21 1795 aged 1 day / the sons of Mrs Elizabeth and rear admiral / Bligh ; and also Wm Bligh Barker, their / grandchild, who died Oct 22nd 1805 / aged 3 years -- (face towards road) Sacred to the memory / of Mrs Elizabeth Bligh the wife of Rear Admiral Bligh / who died April 15th 1812 in the 60th year of her age / Her spirit soared to Heav'n, the blest domain / where virtue only can its meed obtain / all the great duties she perform'd thro' life / those of a child, a parent, and a wife

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156841284/elizabeth-bligh: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth “Betsy” Betham Bligh (1752–15 Apr 1812), Find a Grave Memorial ID 156841284, citing St. Mary's Churchyard, Lambeth, London Borough of Lambeth, Greater London, England; Maintained by Hester Coley (contributor 48867430).