Ensign George Carleton

Died Feb 13, 1787

Veteran of the Revolutionary war

Buried at Mount Vernon

Transcription

In Memory of Ens_n George Carleton who Departed this life Feb_y 13th 1787 in the 81st Year of his age

Surveyed On
April 4, 2023
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
A two-line border covers the tympanum. It thins out a bit as it continues over the stone's lower portion. There are illustrated panels on either side of the plaque section. A diamond-like star shape at the top of each panel melds to abstract rounded curls and shapes.
Remark
The tympanum face is oval. The wings on either side are detailed in two layers. Abstract imagery like on the side panels are found in the tympanum's lower corners. Above the head are six shapes, three turning to the left and right.
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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