Mrs. Ruth Porter

Oct 31, 1722 – Nov 7, 1760

Transcription

In memory of M_rs. Ruth Porter wife of Mr. Benjamin Porter, who died Nov_r 1760. In the 38_th year of her age.

Also her infant son Jonath whose remains with her's lie 17 feet North of this stone. Also Ruth Daughter of the above named person died Feb_r 15_th 1779; in the 23_rd year of her age. Her remains lie 5 feet north of this stone.

Surveyed On: April 10, 2023

Stone Type: slate

Border: There is a two-line border around the circumference of this four-person memorial. Four panels are used to provide the stories of the deceased. The two upper panels contain a three-line border that becomes a double border on the top and, on the outer sides, a beveled edge. The additional information about the two children runs across the two memorials along a common bottom panel. At the top corners, the two-lines become an inward-facing crook.

Remark: The tympanum includes four design elements. At the apex of the arch is a sideways-oriented hourglass. Below it, on top of each memorial, are winged faces which both have realistic facial features as befits the later 1700s. The one on the left has their hair parted in the middle which traditionally implies a male. The one on the right has their hair pulled back which traditionally implies a female.

Physical Status: straight embedded_vertical

Cleaning Type: wiped

Buried among fellow family members

Mr. Samuel Porter May 17, 1722 – May 10, 1750
Luce Porter Died Jan 18, 1754
Mrs. Sarah Porter Feb 16, 1696 – Jan 27, 1767
Mr. Benjamin Porter Died Jun 30, 1778
Mr. Jonathan Porter Died Apr 27, 1780
Mrs. Mary Porter Died Mar 7, 1781
Mr. Benjamin Porter Oct 6, 1721 – May 13, 1784
Mr. Benjamin Porter Oct 6, 1721 – May 13, 1784
Mr. Rufus Porter Jul 14, 1778 – Jul 9, 1790
Mrs. Sarah Porter Died Jan 30, 1791

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