Inscription
According to "The Clarksons of New York", Volume 1, 1875-6 Soon after the death of Mr. David Clarkson's widow, a monument was placed over thier remains. This memorial of affection consists of a block of white marble resting on a stone base and supporting a sculptured urn. The structure is about eight feet in height and is enclosed with an iron railing. The inscription reads as follows:
TO THE MEMORY OF
DAVID CLARKSON
AND HIS WIDOW
ELIZABETH CLARKSON.
THE FORMER WHO DIED
ON THE 14TH NOVEMBER 1782
IN THE 57TH YEAR OF HIS AGE
AND THE LATTER
ON THE 14TH JUNE 1808
IN THE 84TH YEAR OF HER AGE
AND ALSO IN MEMORY OF
LEVINUS CLARKSON
BROTHER OF DAVID CLARKSON
WHO DIED
ON THE 24TH MAY 1798
IN THE 57TH YEAR OF HIS AGE
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