Work
continues on repairing tombstones in the historic Smithland Cemetery, in
Livingston County, Kentucky. Monuments that were on the ground just a
short time ago have been repaired and placed upright so they, once again, stand proud,
marking the final resting places of many of Smithland's early settlers.
The
tombstone of Thomas Henry is an example of the work being done:
Thomas Henry
Died
May 18th 1846
Aged 64 years
When worn by slowly
Rolling years Or broken by sickness in a day,
the fading Glory disappears the Short lived beauties Dies
Away.[1]
When the
tombstone was first read in 2009, the age appeared to be "Aged 61 years", but with the tombstone now upright, it can be seen that it actually reads "Aged 64
years."
More work on the tombstones is needed, especially on the beautiful H.F. Given tomb, which was erected in 1860. You can help with the restoration of these monuments by submitting your tax deductible donation to Smithland Cemetery Fund, Smithland City Hall, 310 Wilson Ave, PO Box 287, Smithland, Kentucky 42081. For more information, contact David Boswell, Smithland Cemetery Citizens Advisory Committee, 270-928-4495.
More work on the tombstones is needed, especially on the beautiful H.F. Given tomb, which was erected in 1860. You can help with the restoration of these monuments by submitting your tax deductible donation to Smithland Cemetery Fund, Smithland City Hall, 310 Wilson Ave, PO Box 287, Smithland, Kentucky 42081. For more information, contact David Boswell, Smithland Cemetery Citizens Advisory Committee, 270-928-4495.
[1]
Taken from Hymn 205 of the Book of
Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments of the Episcopal Church.
Published 1 February 2018, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
1 comment:
That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing this!
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