Reverend John PughPrint Page
The headstone erected at the grave, commemorates the Reverend John Richard Pugh who died in 1891. Reverend Pugh was pastor of the Baptist Church at Plattsburg.
The remains of the Rev. Mr. Pugh were yesterday conveyed from his late residence, Harriett-street, Plattsburg, to the General Cemetery, Sandgate. There was a large attendance, including a number of reverend gentlemen, from all parts of the district, and many of the gentle sex, who followed the remains to their last resting place, and thus paid the final tribute of respect to a dear departed friend.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW),
11 July 1891.
Location
Address: | Maitland Road , Baptist; Section ANW; Plot 2, Sandgate Cemetery, Sandgate, 2304 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.869167 Long: 151.706111 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Grave |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
In affectionate remembrance of the Rev. John Richard Pugh.
Pastor of the Baptist Church, Plattsburg.
Born at Carmarthenshire, South Wales, who departed this life, 8th. July 1891.
Aged 35 years.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth,
Yea, saith the Spirit, that then man rest from their labours
and then works do follow them." Rev. 14c. 13v