Mr. Jonathan Read
Died Sep 15, 1773
Buried at Rutland Old Burial Ground
Transcription
In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Read Who Dec'_d Sep_t ye 15th 1773 in ye 35th year of his Age.
the Loving husband _Father Read & Behold as you pass by as you are leaving so once was I as I am now so you must be For
- Surveyed On
- September 17, 2015
- Stone Type
- slate
- Border
- There are several layers along the top of the tympanum. The first layer is an irregular shaped arch which is thin at the top and thick along the bottom. The next layer is thicker and appears to have Memento Mori imprinted in the center. There are two side panels. At the top of each is a six armed star design. Down the length of each side is an horizontally undulating line of four layers.
- Remark
- The erosion on the stone make details difficult to discern. But the face appears to be in the transition from circles to a more humanistic shape. There are eyes with pupils and a chin. The hair must be a wig or he possessed very curly hair. To the left and right of the face are banners (more than wings) with lots of little circles in the space before the banners (of which there are four).
- Physical Status
- straight less_than_20_degrees
Buried among fellow family members
- Mrs. Sarah Read Died Feb 16, 1776
- Captain Thomas Read Jan 1, 1728 – Sep 12, 1782
- Mr. Joel Read Died Jun 13, 1783
- 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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