William Shurmur (1721-1777)

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William Shurmur

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birth1721ref:898
First Known Service5.4.1739ref:898
Last Known Service18.2.1760CSORN
Date of Death13.2.1777CSORN
Will Probated22.3.1777, PROB 11/1029/234

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
5.6.1745 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/3/567RNLPC
23.1.1745/46 LieutenantCSORN
12.3.1757 CaptainCSORN
12.3.17577.8.1759
Wager (24) 1744-1763
British 24 Gun
6th Rate Ship
, Captain, and Commanding Officer ADM 6/19/73
Issued by
The Hon. George TownshendBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1729-1765
, Jamaica
Confirmed 21.6.1759		BWAS-1714
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Posted by Elaine Galloway on Monday 31st of August 2020 16:43

Could this be the Captain William Shurmur listed on one of the benefactors boards in the vestibule of the Painted Hall, Greenwich UK? He donated £100 towards Greenwich Hospital for Seamen.

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