Ann, Grace, and William Scripps Gravestones

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Title

Ann, Grace, and William Scripps Gravestones

Subject

Scripps, Grace Locke, 1810-1871
Sepulchral monuments
Cemeteries
Scripps, Ann, 1786-1811
Scripps, William, 1749-1823

Description

The gravestones of (l-r) Ann, Grace, and William Scripps stand in the Old Lorimer Cemetery in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

The Ann Scripps headstone reads, "Sacred to the memory of Ann Scripps; daughter of Wm & Grace Scripps who departed this life July 22, 1811. Aged 25 years, 6 months."

The Grace Locke Scripps headstone reads, "Sacred to the memory of Grace Scripps consort of William Scripps who departed this life July 17th 1811 Aged 61 years 1 month."

The William Scripps headstone reads, "Sacred to the memory of William Scripps, who emigrated from London, England in 1791 and departed this life November 8th, 1823. Aged 74 years, 8 months."

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

405395
Scripps-Speed Collection

Original Format

photographic print
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

15 x 9 cm