Captain Phinehas Walker

Died Oct 16, 1792

Buried at Old Rutland

Transcription

ERECTED in memory of Cap_t Phinehas Walker who departed this life Oct_r 16th 1792 in the 71st Year of his Age.

O ye whose cheek the tear of pitty Stains Draw near with pious reverence and Here lie the loving Husband deceased and in The tender Father and the generous Friend

Surveyed On
September 17, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation, memento mori
Border
The tympanum has no border beyond the edge of this stone. The tablet section is depicted with the two columns holding a plaque.
Remark
The tympanum's imagery includes an arch over all (i.e. the heavens and god), the winged face and two plants growing in similar patterns. There are also single plants at the stone's shoulders atop the columns. The face is not dour, but with a slight smile. the hair is pulled straight back, the eyebrows and nose are in proportion, cheeks are present along with a chin and the eyes are staring straight ahead nonjudgemental. The wings are the "tab" type.
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable with difficulty
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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