Marten Wright

Died Aug 20, 1741

Buried at Old Rutland

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Marten Wright Son of M_r. James & M_rs. Prudence Wright Died Augu_st 20th 1741 Aged

Surveyed On
September 17, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
skull
Border
This stone's circumference is encircled by a two line, thin width border. There is also a single line border surrounding the tablet.
Remark
The tympanum is done in bas relief and begins with three designs above the skull. On either side of center, there are two swirls of water heading for the outer edge. The center one has a concentric circle with 3 levels and one swirl to each side. Overall the skull is lightbulb shaped but compressed on the top. The eyes are round with eyebrows etched above them. The nasal cavity is triangular and the teeth are simplified. The wings are single quill, multi segmented and are at rest position.
Physical Status
askew less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable with difficulty
Biological Contaminants
heavy incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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