"Sacred to the Memory of Rev. Charles Backus DD. who died Dec. 30, 1803 Etat 54. As a Minister of Christ he faithfully declared his counsel, and was wise to win souls to God. As an ecclesiastical counsellor, he was skilful; and as a theological preceptor he was desevedly celebrated. As an Husband, Father & Friend, he had few equals and perhaps no superiors. He expired repeating the angels song in Luke 11.14.....". Gravestone carver may be John Ely?
"Sacred to the Memory of Rev. Charles Backus DD. who died Dec. 30, 1803 Etat 54. As a Minister of Christ he faithfully declared his counsel, and was wise to win souls to God. As an ecclesiastical counsellor, he was skilful; and as a theological preceptor he was desevedly celebrated. As an Husband, Father & Friend, he had few equals and perhaps no superiors. He expired repeating the angels song in Luke 11.14.....". Gravestone carver may be John Ely?
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"Sacred to the Memory of Rev. Charles Backus DD. who died Dec. 30, 1803 Etat 54. As a Minister of Christ he faithfully declared his counsel, and was wise to win souls to God. As an ecclesiastical counsellor, he was skilful; and as a theological preceptor he was desevedly celebrated. As an Husband, Father & Friend, he had few equals and perhaps no superiors. He expired repeating the angels song in Luke 11.14.....". Gravestone carver may be John Ely?
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