Category Archives: Epitaphs

Eroded Epitaph

Posted on December 27, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

CHARLES N. SHEPARD DIED Nov. 19. 1874. AE. 55 yrs. 11 mos. Passing strangers —-  —– not A place of fear and gloom We love to linger round this spot It is our father’s tomb. The Charles Shepard’s epitaph on … Continue reading →

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A Son’s Epitaph

Posted on December 22, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

JOHN L. Son of Tobias & Mary ROBERTS DIED Oct. 10, 1861 AE. 16 yrs.; 4 ms. & 21 dys. Happy now no unrest With the Savior he is blest Safe from sorrow, pain and fear He is happier there than … Continue reading →

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She’s gone no more to greet you here

Posted on November 9, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

  ELIZABETH P. wife of CHAs. N. SHEPARD & dau. Of Col. Daniel Chase DIED Sept. 20, 1854. AE. 29 yrs. 9 days. She’s gone no more to greet you here Husband, brothers, and sisters dear But in that far … Continue reading →

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Celestial Smile

Posted on November 8, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

JOHN F. ROBINSON DIED Jan. 20, 1876 AE 54 yrs. 9 mos.   Go to thy rest and while Thy absence we deplore, One thought our sorrow shall beguile For soon with a celestial smile We meet to part no … Continue reading →

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Gone home! Gone home!

Posted on November 7, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

The tall columned monument in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Bangor, Maine, marks the graves of Carlton and Amelia Bragg.  The stained white marble gravestone is topped with a botonee cross characterized by trefoil at the end of each arm … Continue reading →

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Eschew Grief

Posted on November 6, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

ENOCH H. LELAND DIED Feb. 25, 1877, AE 56 yrs. 7 mos. & 27 days Why lament the christian’s (sic) dying, Why indulge in tears and gloom, Calmly in his Lord relying, He has met the opening tomb.   Hark the … Continue reading →

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The Saviour’s Book

Posted on November 5, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

SACRED to the memory CHARLES CHRIS’r KEPPLER who died April 18th 1839, aged 5 years. and ELIZA CATHERINE KEPPLER who died August 7th 1839 aged 18 months Son and daughter of Henry and Eliza Keppler. Weep not for us our … Continue reading →

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Heavenly friendship

Posted on November 4, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

In St. Paul’s Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C. stands the gray marble ornamented-top tablet of Thomas Sunderland with an interesting epitaph that attempt’s to comfort those grieving.   SACRED To the memory of THOMAS I. SUTHERLAND departed this life … Continue reading →

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Tender Sentiments Carved in Stone

Posted on June 29, 2017 by gravelyspeaking

Tender epitaphs from the North Conway Cemetery at North Conway, New Hampshire pay tribute to fallen loved ones. Mrs. SUSAN K. Wife of Charles S. Whitaker & daughter of Capt. Nathaniel & S. Randell, Died March 18, 1833 Aged 33 … Continue reading →

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Cat Lover

Posted on July 23, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

In Loving Memory WHITFIELD Hal 1937-1984 Jean 1936-2008 The Hal and Jean Whitfield monument in the Lake View Cemetery at Seattle, Washington, has a whimsical look and message. Atop the gray polished granite shaft sits a sculpture of a round, … Continue reading →

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