Mrs. Kata Davis

Dec 1, 1750 – Dec 1, 1794

Buried at Old Burying Ground

Transcription

ERECTED in memory of Mrs. KATA DAVIS Wife of Dec_n Samuel Davis, who died Dec_r. 1st 1794; in the 44th Year of her age.

Surveyed On
October 17, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
There is a simple two line, thin width border around the circumference of this stone. The tablet section assumes the appearance of a gabled plaque mounted in a wall. There is a two line, medium width sunken border adding to the bas-relief effect.
Remark
The tympanum includes four design elements. The arch protects overhead. The face is a late middle period rendition with excellent humanization of the features. The wings are the simple tab type. There are two plants, one in each lower corner of the tympanum.
Physical Status
straight cracked
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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