Mr. Stephen Meriel

Died Aug 19, 1785

Buried at Mount Vernon

Transcription

In Memory of Mr. Stephen Meriel who Departed this life Aug. the 19th 1 7 8 5 in the 39th Year of his age

Surveyed On
April 4, 2023
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
Thin two-line border around the circumference of the stone. Single line around the tablet section.
Remark
Tympanum is bi-radial with large wings, a plant on either side of the face, and abstract rounded droplet-like forming a frame.
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable with difficulty
Biological Contaminants
medium incursion
Cleaning Type
wiped
Buried among fellow family members

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