The tallest stone of all was erected for him in the little family cemetery; it proved too tall and fell forward from its base when frosts and storms weakened it. The stone was repaired and set up again, but the top third broke off and fell with its face to the ground. The remaining portion has part of the inscription, saying James died "Jan. 27, 1861, AE. 79 yrs, 5 ds." The rest of the epitaph was carved so lightly in small letters that it cannot be read.
The tallest stone of all was erected for him in the little family cemetery; it proved too tall and fell forward from its base when frosts and storms weakened it. The stone was repaired and set up again, but the top third broke off and fell with its face to the ground. The remaining portion has part of the inscription, saying James died "Jan. 27, 1861, AE. 79 yrs, 5 ds." The rest of the epitaph was carved so lightly in small letters that it cannot be read.
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