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Garland

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Poole, Poole Unitary Authority, Dorset, England Add to Map
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Garland - a prominent Poole family in the 18th century. Traded with Newfoundland (the largest trade at Poole then). Had a fleet of ships. The occupant of this grave is not identified but here are some facts on the family at that time.
George Garland (1753-1825) served as Sheriff (1784), Mayor (1788) and MP (1810) of Poole.
Married Amy Lester (1779). Son also called George.
Died in a road accident at Wimborne.
A charitable man, he built and presented to the town, the Almhouses at Hunger Hill.

Amy Garland (dau or granddau) married Christopher Spurrier (1814), another merchant family in Poole.
Garland - a prominent Poole family in the 18th century. Traded with Newfoundland (the largest trade at Poole then). Had a fleet of ships. The occupant of this grave is not identified but here are some facts on the family at that time.
George Garland (1753-1825) served as Sheriff (1784), Mayor (1788) and MP (1810) of Poole.
Married Amy Lester (1779). Son also called George.
Died in a road accident at Wimborne.
A charitable man, he built and presented to the town, the Almhouses at Hunger Hill.

Amy Garland (dau or granddau) married Christopher Spurrier (1814), another merchant family in Poole.

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  • Created by: Keith Lawson
  • Added: Jul 5, 2021
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229172610/garland: accessed ), memorial page for Garland (unknown–unknown), Find a Grave Memorial ID 229172610, citing St James Churchyard, Poole, Poole Unitary Authority, Dorset, England; Maintained by Keith Lawson (contributor 50748201).