Inscription
Near this site was born on June 29th 1796 John Williams, missionary and shipbuilder, martyred at Erromanga, South West Pacific, November 20th 1839.
Site: John Williams (1 memorial)
N15, Tottenham High Road, 316
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
John Williams
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John Williams
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