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William J Bouton

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William J Bouton

Birth
Death
27 Apr 1853 (aged 26–27)
Burial
Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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William J. Bouton who lost his life in the most heroic effort to rescue a lie servant boy from drowning in the James River, April 27, 1853. Aged 27.

This monument was erected by the citizens of Rockbridge to commemorate a most Illustrious display of heroism and humanity and too incite you O mortal and yet immortal man. To sacrifice your life, if needed be for your fellow man.
William J. Bouton who lost his life in the most heroic effort to rescue a lie servant boy from drowning in the James River, April 27, 1853. Aged 27.

This monument was erected by the citizens of Rockbridge to commemorate a most Illustrious display of heroism and humanity and too incite you O mortal and yet immortal man. To sacrifice your life, if needed be for your fellow man.

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