Mrs. Betty Brigham

Sep 6, 1736 – Sep 6, 1787

Buried at Meeting House Hill

Transcription

ERECTED In memory of M_rs. BETTY BRIGHAM, Wife of Mr: Stephen Birgham, Who departed this life Sep_r: 6_th 1787 in y_e 52_d: Year of her Age.

The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.

Surveyed On
November 3, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
A two line, medium width, bas-relief border runs around the circumference of this stone. Over the top of the tablet section, another gabled border is added. The bas-relief of the tablet is accomplished due to a three line, one raised, one sunken border.
Remark
The tympanum has four design elements. The overhead arch has a serrated upper edge. The face is unusually round but otherwise exhibits all the finer details (i.e.chin, cheeks, hair pulled back, details about the mouth) of a later era rendition. Plants grow from the stone's shoulders and raise up to the winged face. The plant exhibits seeds, leaves and flowers.
Physical Status
straight cracked
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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