Elizabeth Abbot headstone, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Elizabeth Abbot headstone, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.28.023

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of Elizabeth Abbot's headstone at the Old North Cemetery in Concord, NH. The caption states, "Mrs. Elizabeth Abbot 1812 This stone was of slate ornamented with an urn overhung with cypress tree. Mrs Abbot was the wife of Captain Joshua Abbott; who commanded a company in the battle of Bunker Hill, and also in the Continental service. He was a courageous man, respected for his good sense and integrity. They were both members of the Cong. Church His wife was Elizabeth Chandler, who died May 27, 1812 aged 73 years. They had six children. His house stood on the corner of North Main and Washington street, Site of the North Church, by his father Nathaniel Abbot and his mother was Penelope Ballard. (the house lot was No 12, second range.)"

Subjects:

Cemeteries , Gravestones

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Organizations:

Old North Cemetery (Concord, N.H.)

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

6