John Browne, Marblehead, MA, 1703
My Latin is more than a little rusty, but it sounds like John was a well-beloved child and gifted student.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Studiis, Docilitas, Bonitas Cura, & Formositas
It's the end of the semester, so I've been pretty busy. I don't want this blog to feel neglected, so I'll continue posting a gravestone every day without too much comment.
My Latin is more than a little rusty, but it sounds like John was a well-beloved child and gifted student.
My Latin is more than a little rusty, but it sounds like John was a well-beloved child and gifted student.
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An excellent photo of a handsome stone.
> My Latin is more than a little rusty
Looks like the carver's was too. The "alleque" (?) at the bottom appears to have at least two corrected errors in it.
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