Mr. Joel Read
Died Jun 13, 1783
Buried at Rutland Old Burial Ground
Transcription
In memory of Mr. Joel Read, (son of Capt. Thomas Read & Mrs. his wife) who drowned June ye 13th 1783 in the 23d year of his age.
- Surveyed On
- September 17, 2015
- Stone Type
- slate
- Border
- On this stone, the tympanum's upper border resembles the arch of "heaven" commonly found on this era's stones. After hopping over the stone's shoulders, it follows down the side and fills in along the bottom of the tablet. The tablet, which is outlined by a single line, is surrounded by a three sided panel of a plant growing. There are ripe flowers found on the apex of the side and a fleur de lis at the center of the bottom.
- Remark
- The winged head on the tympanum is reduced in size to fit the space. The hair is combed straight forward towards his face. The features exhibit later period realism with cheeks, chin and eyes with pupils. The wings are tab-like but more individualistic and impart more motion than other examples.
- Physical Status
- straight cracked
Buried among fellow family members
- Mr. Jonathan Read Died Sep 15, 1773
- Mrs. Sarah Read Died Feb 16, 1776
- Captain Thomas Read Jan 1, 1728 – Sep 12, 1782
- Mr. Thomas Read Jan 1, 1704 – Sep 20, 1788
- Mrs. Lydia Read Died Sep 17, 1791
- Colonel John Read Died Jul 21, 1798
- Paul Read
- Mrs. Mahwilla Read
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