Author: Epitaph Page 13

Against his will, here lies George Hill, who from a cliff – fell down quite stiff. When it happened is not known, therefore not mentioned on this stone.

To the memory of Ric Richards who by a gangrene first lost a toe, then a leg and lastly his life.

Poor Betty Conway, she drank lemonade at a masquerade, So now she's dead and gone away.

Sacred To the Memory of LEWIS WICKS, who was killed on Thursday the 4, Oct. at 2 O'ck. P.M. by a waggon loaded with hay running over his brest. AD.1821 AE 56 years 3 mo. & 4 d's. who has left an affectionate Consort, and numerous friends to lament his loss.

Faults I May Have – Being Wrong is Not One of Them

Here lies John Hill, a man of skill. His age was five times ten, he ne'er did good, nor ever would, had he lived as long again.

I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.

Here lies the body of Robert Gordon, mouth almighty and teeth according. Stranger tread lightly on this wonder, if he opens his mouth you are gone to thunder.

Two great physicians first, my Loving husband tried, to cure my pain, in vain. At last he got a third, and then I died.

Come blooming youths, as you pass by, And on these lines do cast an eye. As you are now, so once was I; As I am now, so must you be; Prepare for death and follow me.

WILLIAM WILSON – Here Lieth W.W., who never more will, trouble you, trouble you.

Praises on tombs are trifles vainly spent; a man's good name is his best monument.

Here lies the body of poor Aunt Charlotte. Born a virgin, died a harlot. For 16 years she kept her virginity, a damn'd long time for this vicinity.

His faults are buried with him beneath this stone. His virtues (if he had any) are remembered by his friends.

Hedemark (1949-2001) – See You Soon

Grim death took me without any warning. I was well at night, and dead in the morning.

Many a heart by sorrow pressed, doth envy me my peaceful rest

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Here lieth father Sparges, who died to save charges.

Here lies Dead Tom

Curiosity did not kill this cat.