ZINC – McCulloch, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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One of seven zinc headstones in Holy Cross Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia. This one is dedicated to members of the McCulloch family.
Waymark Code: WMD72W
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/28/2011
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A zinc spire mounted on four zinc plinths and a stone base. The lower plinth is simulated stone, the second and third plinths contain the family name McCulloch, symbols and epitaphs, and the fourth plinth has removable zinc plaques. The lower section of the spire has symbols, while the upper section is draped with curtains on each side. The spire is topped with a cross. The headstone is about 9 feet high.
Side 1:
KATE CLEOPHUS
DAUGHTER OF
R. L. & CATHERINE
MCCULLOCH.
DIED SEPT. 20, 1876;
AGED 15 YEARS.
REQUIESCAT IN PACE.
MCCULLOCH.
Side 2:
Symbol – Angel
CATHERINE E. MCCULLOCH
BORN MARCH 17, 1832,
DIED FEBRUARY 9, 1897.
AGED 65 YEARS.
ALSO HER DAUGHTER
ADLENA O. JOST
BORN FEBRUARY 25, 1859,
DIED JANUARY 31, 1897.
AGED 38 YEARS.
GONE FROM OUR HOME BUT
NOT FROM OUR HEARTS.
Symbol - Laurel Leaves & Branch
Side 3:
Symbol – IHS monogram which represents the first 3 letters for "Jesus" in the Greek alphabet.
Symbol – Anchor with Chain
WE WILL MEET AGAIN
MCCULLOCH.
Side 4:
Symbol – Cross with Wreath
Symbol - Crown
HERE WE LAY OUR BURDENS DOWN
CHANGE THE CROSS INTO THE CROWN.
WE HAVE NO HOME BUT HEAVEN.
Additional Research:
Reference 1881 Census – Catherine McCulloch b. 1832 in Nova Scotia of Portugese descent, living in Ward 5, Halifax, NS. Head of household, Richard McCulloch b. 1831 in United States of Scottish descent, occupation Ship Captain. Children: Anastacia age 23 and Adaline (Adlena) age 20.
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