Mary Wilson headstone, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Mary Wilson headstone, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.28.027

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of Mary Wilson's gravestone at the Old North Cemetery in Concord, NH. The caption states, "Mrs. Mary Wilson 1773 This stone is what was called the second era of grave-stones made of slate slabs. On this one is a ornamental human or angelic head, with wings. Mr. Thomas Wilson was one of the signers to oppose the Hostile Proceedings of the British Fleets and Armies against the United American Colonies, April 12, 1776. He was on the committee 'to regulate prices' &c.but whether this committee did any things, does not appear from any thing on record. In 1794 August 4 he was on the committee of five 'to wait on the Rev. Isreal Evans.'"

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