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Major John James Gravestone
Photographer: J. J. Prats
Taken: February 20, 2010
Caption: Major John James Gravestone
Additional Description: “In Memory of Major John James, who departed this Life January 29th, 1791 aged 59 years. In Faith he dy'd. In dust he lyes. / But Faith forsees, that dust shall rise. / When Jesus calls, while hope assumes. / And boasts her Joy among the tombs.” Small metal marker reads “Revolutionary Soldier, 1775—1783. Placed by Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter, D.A.R.”
Submitted: February 23, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Database Locator Identification Number: p97841
File Size: 3.409 Megabytes

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