British Cemetery of Surat
British Cemetery of Surat also known as the English Cemetery, located at Katargam Darwaja in Surat, walking distance from the Dutch cemetery. The British Cemetery was established around 1651, and contains graves of former governors of Bombay Presidency and a number of officials of East India Company.
History
British Cemetery of Surat was established during the seventeenth century when the East India Company was established in Indian city of Surat. Dr George Buist visited in 1855 and recorded a number of inscriptions.Notable burials
- George Oxenden, Governor of Bombay
- Gerald Aungier, Governor of Bombay
- Bartholomew Harris, Governor of Bombay