John LOCKER

Extended Description: John LOCKER died Thursday 11th December 1834 at his house in Valletta (Malta) aged 61. First magistrate of the Judicial Police in Valletta. Coroner and Registrar of the Vice-Admiralty Court, Malta. Son of Captain, William Locker, Royal Navy., the ‘sea daddy’ and later close friend of Admiral Horatio Nelson. His eldest daughter Jane Lucy Locker, was married 2nd November 1833, to George Cranley Bowles, of Richmond, Captain, 7th Regiment. At rest in Msida Bastion Cemetery, Floriana, Malta.

Inscription on the reverse of tomb:
“Adieu dear Husband alas Adieu
To this loved and sacred spot
Unutterable feelings fill my heart
Yet tis not rebellious grief
My thoughts are solemn but not sad
For soon we shall meet again
Being together forever
The praises of our Blessed Redeemer

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