Monthly Archives: February 2015

Art as the Memorial

Posted on February 24, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

  McCLATCHEY Devereaux Fore McClatchey III June 1, 906 – August 30, 1993 Dorothy E. Methvin McClatchey May 8, 1907 – June 1, 2009 Devereaux and Dorothy McClatchey had a large art collection from their travels.  To grace their family … Continue reading →

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John Watts, a Tribute on a Pedestal

Posted on February 21, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

John Watts was a New York political figure who served not only under the Crown but as a member of Congress after the American Revolution. He served in several other official positions, too, which are listed on the backside of … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Hat, On a Pedestal

Posted on February 18, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

Owen F. Solomon 1829 – September 27, 1859 Carved atop a shaft of white marble rests a pillow with the hat of a soldier.  There are four symbols on this monument: the soldier’s hat, a sword, the laurel wreath, and … Continue reading →

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A Hero, On a Pedestal

Posted on February 14, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

IN MEMORY OF ROBERT McDOUGALL A MEMBER OF TRUCK Co. No. 3 BROOKLYN FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHO RECEIVED SUCH INJURIES IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTY AS A FIREMAN AT A FIRE AT HARBECK’S PIER JULY 19, 1883 THAT HE DEPARTED … Continue reading →

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Merlin, On a Pedestal

Posted on February 11, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

  Merlin can be found perched high atop a monument in the Forest Home Cemetery at Forest Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.  This is the centerpiece monument in a circle of burials of members of the United Ancient Order … Continue reading →

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On a Pedestal, 3

Posted on February 9, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

To the right of the gates of the Mount Peace Cemetery at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stands an impressive monument to James Bartram Nicholson.  The elegant bronze statue of Nicholson shows him wearing a long frock coat.  He holds papers in one hand.  … Continue reading →

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On a Pedestal, 2

Posted on February 6, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

James Dougherty 1815 – 1900 Atop the light pink granite Dougherty Mausoleum in the Laurel Hill Cemetery at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a bronze statue of the bearded and handsomely dressed James Doughtery, an iron foundry owner, prominent citizen, and social … Continue reading →

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On a Pedestal

Posted on February 3, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

HENRY W. HILDEBRAND BORN FEB. 9. 1836 DIED AUG. 15. 1876. WILLIAM H. BORN JULY 25, 1860. DIED SEPT. 3. 1860. LOUISA E. BORN OCT. 21, 1861. DIED NOV. 9. 1861.   GEORGE H. BORN NOV. 1, 1865. DIED (illegible) … Continue reading →

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