Inscription
Here rests in hope
The remains of John Beatton Esq.
Who departed this life June 9, AD 1776
Aged 74 years
This worthy man was born in Scotland,
but had lived a long course of years in this Town
where he aquired a large Estate & possessed a
reputation Remarkably fair & unspotted. He was
a serious, meek, devout Christian & Breathed the
Spirit of the Religion which he Professed. His
dealings were so Just & punctual, his friendship
so true, his converstion so inoffensive & sincer [sic] &
the discharge of his public offices so upright &
faithful that he atracted [sic] from all who knew him
an uncommon share of confidence & esteem.
His [allegiances?] to his friends, his Bounties to many,
his benefections to the Ministery of the Gospel
which he loved, his charities to the poor & the
Bequests of his last will to them & to public uses,
evidence that in him strict Justice was united
with great benevolence & generosity, with as little
apearince [sic] as circumtances would allow he did
much good.
He left no issue but his widow mourns the loss of
a most tender & faithful Husband.
"He clos'd his eyes & saw his God."
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