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General Anthony St Leger 1736-1786 He was the founder of the St Leger Sweepstakes. He was originally buried in the churchyard of St Ann's, Dublin but is now buried in the vaults. The inscription on his tomb reads: Here lyeth the body of General Anthony St Leger who departed this life on the 19th April 1786 aged 50 years. He was Governor of St Lucia, Major General on the staff in Ireland, Lieutenant Colonel in His Grace the Duke of Rutland’s Regiment. In every station of life he merited the highest approbation. This tomb was erected by his nephew and heir Lieutenant Colonel John St Leger. |
