Is said that her stone was from the Common Burial Ground (right across the street), but in 1853 was removed to East Burial Ground - Historical Society.
Is said that her stone was from the Common Burial Ground (right across the street), but in 1853 was removed to East Burial Ground - Historical Society.
Inscription
Mrs. Sarah, wife
of Mr. James
Allen & Daughter
of Diman & Anna
his wife; Died
July 29th 1785 in
23rd Year
of her Age.
Gravesite Details
There is a nice write up on this gravestone in "Graven Images - New England Stonecarving and Its Symbols, 1650-1815" by Ludwig. (Page 115)
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