David Wood

Died Oct 22, 1762

Buried at Mount Vernon

Transcription

Here lies buried the body of David the son of Mr. David and Marcy Wood died Oct_r 22 1762 in y_e 8th year of his age

Surveyed On
April 5, 2023
Stone Type
sandstone
Tympanum
skull
Border
A two-line border surrounds the entire stone. The tablet section is delineated by a single-line border. There are illustrated panels along three sides of the tablet. The two on the side are mirror images of a flower with a long stem full of abstract leaves. The bottom panel is a rope-like image.
Remark
The tympanum has a round skull image with round eye sockets, two lines for a nasal cavity, and two lines for the mouth. Wings protrude from either side in a multi-level flourish.
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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