Mrs. Hannah How

Jan 1, 1701 – Jun 7, 1762

Transcription

ERECTED In Memory of M_rs. HANNAH HOW Relict of MOSES HOW, Esq., who departed this life June y_e 7th 1762 in y_e 61st Year of her Age

Behold and see as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, Soon you must be, Prepare for Death & follow me

Surveyed On: September 17, 2015

Stone Type: slate

Border: There is a lightly etched, two line thin width border over the tympanum. The shape of the arch supports the space of the border. The same type of border is used on the two side panels and the adjoining bottom panel.

Remark: The side panels are illustrated with pussy multi-flowered willow-like plants. In the tympanum is an arch with a serrated upper edge. The face shows signs of realism in the cheeks, chin and proportional nose. The hair is combed straight back. The wings are the modified tab type with tapered ends and lightly etched segmentation. The winged face also is further emphasized by the A mirror imaged plant occupies the space below the winged face.

Physical Status: straight less_than_20_degrees

Buried among fellow family members

Mrs. Eunice How Jan 1, 1702 – Sep 2, 1741
Moses How Esquire Aug 27, 1695 – Feb 16, 1750
Mr. Jonathan How Jan 1, 1745 – Oct 7, 1787
Mrs. Hephzibah How Dec 28, 1749 – Mar 28, 1789

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