This monument has it all: torches, a Celtic cross...
John B. Killourhy Born May 6, 1842 at the cliffs of Moher County Clare Ireland. Died July 9, 1904. |
...an angel-harp...and so many shamrocks!
Vir bonus cuius benevolentia in exemplum transiit.
A good man whose benevolence has become an example.
According to the Mount Holyoke College Archives collection description:
Adams Female Academy opened in April of 1824. It was funded by a $4000 endowment from Jacob Adams in 1823. Located in Derry, New Hampshire, it was one of the first academies in New England devoted solely to the education of girls. Zilpah P. Grant (later Banister) was the first principal and Mary Lyon was her assistant. The Academy had a high reputation, attracting students from all over New England. The school remained open until 1886, then it was merged into the co-educational Derry School system in 1887.
The collection scope of New Hampshire Historical Society's collection of Adams' estate papers notes:
Without family or heirs, Adams left approximately four thousand dollars for the founding of the Adams Female Academy in Derry, NH.
*with the natural caveat being, of course, that I know nothing about the guy's character, etc. Still, education for girls! Great!
In honor of the Thanksgiving mythology (emphasis on the myth), the grave of Joc-O-Sot: The Walking Bear, a distinguished Sauk Chief, 1810-1844.
A couple cozy, homey scenes.
From Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans:
You know she's wearing a cardigan because the pocket is sagging with the weight of whatever's in there. Lovely details.
Bottinelli matriarch |
From Mt. Hope Cemetery in Vermont:
A couple going to bed for their eternal rest. "Set me as a seal upon thine heart for love is strong as death." - Song of Songs, 8:6.
Here lyes ye Body of Thomas Emmons who Died May 24 1731 in ye 29th Year of His Age. Alfo Here lyes ye Body of Hannah Emmons Wife to Thos. Emmons Who Died Octobr. 31 17[29 in ye 21st Year] of her Age |
Bit of a bummer for Hannah to have died before her husband only to receive second billing on their gravestone and to be only named once while her husband is named twice in full! However, fantastic handwriting and fierce winged skulls.