Mrs. Lydia Read
Died Sep 17, 1791
Buried at Rutland Old Burial Ground
Transcription
In memory of M_rs. Lydia Read Consort of Captain John Read who died Sept_r 17 1791 in the 26th year of her age.
Could grates'd love recall the fleeting breath Or fond affection sooth relentless death Then this stone neer claim'd a fond tear Nor ready though less man ... here.
- Surveyed On
- September 17, 2015
- Stone Type
- slate
- Border
- A thin two line border covers the circumference of this stone. The the tablet section, it hops over the stone's shoulders and proceeds down the side. The tablet has a two line thin border around its circumference.
- Remark
- The tympanum's illustrations begin right after the upper border. The first item is the arch which in this case is a multi-panel "shade." The serrated lower edge is present here along with a very small version of the flame on top. The face is childlike with a cur-lock on the forehead. The nose is proportional and humanistic, the eyes had pupils which are now eroded. The wing design is subtle yet provides a solid feeling of proportion and realism. There are yin/yang type designs at each shoulder that resembles ball of water.
- 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. Joel Read Died Jun 13, 1783
- Mr. Thomas Read Jan 1, 1704 – Sep 20, 1788
- Colonel John Read Died Jul 21, 1798
- Mrs. Mahwilla Read
- Paul Read
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