Commander George Davey R.N. who died May 15th 1829 in his 67th year. He entered the Royal Navy early in life, followed it zealously and took part bravely in several actions. Among other services he was present at the capture of St Lucia in 1778, in a severe action off Grenada in 1779, at the relief of Gibraltar in 1782, and at the great naval victories over the French on the 1st June 1794 and 23 June 1795. His last years were spent in retirement in this parish, where by his kind manners and honourable conduct he acquired the esteem of all classes of the neighbourhood. This tribute of respect and affection is erected by his nephew Richard Spry.