Mrs. Dinah Sawyer

Died Oct 22, 1727

Buried at Old Common Burial Ground

Transcription

Here Lyes Y_e Body of Mrs. Dinah Sawyer Wife of Mr. Sawyer who died October 22 1727 in y_e 25th Year of her Age.

Surveyed On
April 30, 2016
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
skull
Border
This stone has been significantly damaged over time. The two line, thin width border around the stone's circumference is barely visible. The double three line, thin width borders around the tablet are also discernible. We can still make up the winged skull in the tympanum.
Remark
The skull is an middle period rendition with good detail in the facial features. The wings are canted downward to fit the imagery within the space. They are single quill and are one segment. At the top of the side illustrated panels are circles with crosses drawn in them. It appears the imagery in the panels from there on down are cascading plants.
Physical Status
askew fallen
Intelligibility
readable with difficulty
Biological Contaminants
heavy incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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