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In Memory of Mrs. Abigail Stone

The Sunday Challenge: "Epitaph"

This tombstone in the East Parish Burying Ground in Newton, Massachusetts reads:

In Memory of Mrs. Abigail Stone
Relict of Deacon John Stone
who died March 2d 1788 in
the 90th year of her age

The sweet remembrance of the Just
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust


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7 comments

2 said:

That's a long life for someone born during that time frame ! Like the epitaph Esther.
5 years ago

Gillian Everett said:

Glad Abigail had a long life
5 years ago ( translate )

Esther said:

Thanks for visiting.
5 years ago

Chrissy said:

ein sehr schöner Spruch
5 years ago ( translate )

Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

Beautiful tones on that stone and on the ground around it.
5 years ago

Diederik Santema said:

Lovely sombre atmosphere
5 years ago

Esther said:

Thank you for your comments.
5 years ago