Mr. Stephen Runnels

Died Mar 10, 1753

Buried at Mount Vernon

Transcription

Here lies buried the body of Mr. Stephen Runnels who died March the 10th 1753 Aged 48 years

Surveyed On
March 29, 2023
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
Dual line border forms an outer border. Three illustrated panels are found on three sides of the tablet section filled with plant/abstract images.
Remark
The face is primitive without realistic detailing. Where there are typically wings, there is a primitive block design. This design is also employed for the "skull's" mouth.
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion
Cleaning Type
wiped
Buried among fellow family members

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