Andrew Root - East Windsor, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 41° 53.848 W 072° 34.654
18T E 700948 N 4641229
The grave of drowning victim Andrew Root is located in Scantic Cemetery, East Windsor, CT.
Waymark Code: WMX5RR
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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The grave of Andrew root is marked by a brownstone marker with an urn and willow design in the lunette. The stone is inscribed:

Sacred
to the memory of
Andrew Root Son of
Mr. Stephen & Mrs.
Elizabeth Root of Hartland
who was drowned while
bathing in Scantic River
July 6th 1805 in the 18th
year of his age
----
Look here ye healthy gay & young
Last eve I was alert and strong
But ah before this setting sun
my little toil of life was done
All that are born & all that be pride
{remainder is buried}

Type of Death Listed: Accident

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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