Joseph Danvers
1686–1753Joseph Danvers died on 21 October 1753 and was interred in a half‑inside, half‑outside tomb to accommodate his dog’s burial.
Particulars
Joseph Danvers died on 21 October 1753 and was buried at St Leonard's churchyard, Swithland, in a tomb built half inside the graveyard and half on his estate so his favourite dog could be buried with him on unconsecrated ground.
He left one son, John, who succeeded to the baronetcy, and four daughters.
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