Jonathan Blood, 1763, Pepperell, MA |
Memento mori
Here lies the Body of
Jonathan Blood the Son of
Deacon David and Mrs. Abigail
Blood, who receiv'd a Wound
by a Cart Wheels going over
him at Concord July 19th. 1763
of which he died in a few Hours
in the 21st Year of his Age
This is just one of the many gravestones dedicated to people who were killed in cart accidents.
1 comment:
I like the "a Cart Wheels."
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