Lighthouse Gravestone in cemetery at Burwen, Anglesey
The inscription on the stone reads: In loving memory of Thomas Cunningham, beloved husband to Mary Jane Cunningham 41 Mona Street, Amlwch Who departed this life August 17th 1910 Age 70 years.
Thomas Cunningham had been a lighthouse keeper in China, possibly in Shanghai, for about 30 years.
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My Great Great something Grandad.
ReplyDeleteDo you mean that the Thomas Cunningham commemorated on this gravestone was you g grandfather? How fascinting. Please tell me more.
ReplyDeleteWow i didnt notice for 4 years i had a reply... Yep that is my great something granddad. Although I was born in england, i moved to Wales in 1982 and my dad told me about it. The only reason i have a different surname is because of adoption.
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