The fallen shaft style memorial of Mary Ann Richardson. The various parts lye scattered over a 15+ foot area. It was tumbled by the roots of the large tree rendering the base out of balance.
Other side of the Mary Ann Richardson memorial:
"The deceased had been several years a member of the Church of Christ & died triumphant in the faith, leaving an infant son who survived her a few months, who was born on 20 May 1853 and who died the 10th day of August of 1854, aged 1 yr., 3 mos. & 21 days & who lies on her left side. His name was James Mason Richardson."
Was not chalked due to poison Ivy being present so we rely on other transcribers for this.
Mary Ann Richardson, Consort of William C. Richardson & Daughter of Dr J.S. Hunt
INSCRIBED AS: "Erected in memory of Mary Ann Richardson, Consort of William C. Richardson & Daughter of Dr J.S. Hunt, was born June 19th 1831 & Departed this life December 13th 1853 aged 22 years 5 Months & 24 days."
RICHARDSON, Mary Ann, 19 Jun 1831 - 13 Dec 1853. aged 22 years 5 Months & 24 days. "Consort of William C. Richardson; daughter of Dr. J. S. Hunt. (Shaft memorial). "The deceased had been several years a member of the Church of Christ & died triumphant in the faith, leaving an infant son who survived her a few months, who was born on 20 May 1853 and who died the 10th day of August of 1854, aged 1 yr., 3 mos. & 21 days & who lies on her left side. His name was James Mason Richardson."
Photo by Wayne Austin 29 Sep 2009.
