Israel Nickerson 1772

full stone

IN
MEMORY of
ISRAEL NICKER-
SON who departed
this Life Jan'ry 31st
1772 in the 63d Year
of his Age.

by J. Stevens

It is rare to find an 18th century stone which indicates the carver. This stone was carved by John Stevens (1702-1778), son of John Stevens (1646-1736), in the Stevens shop in Newport, R. I. The gravestone displays a winged head. The photo was supplied by Cynthia Moore May 2010.


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