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Rock

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:58 pm
by 9ball
Found this in a small private cemetery near our home, carved granite, feels un-polished. There is an old quarry nearby, so I am thinking it may have been done local. Not sure if the guy was a blacksmith or a farmer. I am going to check and see I can find out, he is the only one with that last name. Our family has been here since the late 1700's, so there should be a record at the church.
It is about 30 inches in lenght and 18-20 inches tall.
DOD was 1904, most folks in this area had a certain trade or moved on.

9ball :)

Re: Rock

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:00 pm
by Iron Hoarder
That is a rather interesting tombstone.

Re: Rock

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:38 pm
by jerryd6818
Interesting that his name was REST. Is that irony?

Re: Rock

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:11 pm
by shugy
::tu:: Thats amazing, and the name thing ,eerie ::oh_my::

Re: Rock

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:26 pm
by jerryd6818
After a closer look, I see I jumped the gun and didn't look close enough. The best I can make out, his name was 'E.A. Presnell'. I may have the first and/or the fifth letter incorrect in that last name (it may actually be 'Fresnell') but the rest are pretty clear.

Re: Rock

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:40 am
by FRJ
May the gent rest in peace.
What a remarkable piece of sculpture and admirable turn from the norm.