R.I.P.
Epitaphs:
Joseph Palmer
Persecuted for
Wearing a Beard.
– Leominster, Mass., 1873
The Family of Robert T. Hallenbeck
None of us ever voted for
Roosevelt or Truman
– Elgin, Minn., c. 1950
HE CALLED
BILL SMITH
A LIAR.
– Cripple Creek, Colo., c. 1875
DOROTHY CECIL
Unmarried as yet
– Wimbledon, England, c. 1900
Anna Wallace
The children of Israel wanted bread,
And the Lord he sent them manna,
Old Clerk Wallace wanted a wife,
And the Devil he sent him Anna.
– Ribbesford, England, c. 1770
Here lies my wife,
Here lies she,
Hallelujah!
Hallelujee!
– Ulverston, England, c. 1750
Jared Bates
Sacred to the Memory of Mr.
Jared Bates who Died Aug. the 6th
1800. His Widow aged 24 who mourns
as one who can be comforted lives
at 7 Elm Street this village
and possesses every qualification
for a good wife.
– Lincoln, Maine, 1800
