Susana Kent Gravestone Hourglass - Old Center Cemetery - Suffield, CT, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 41° 59.006 W 072° 39.112
18T E 694523 N 4650603
An hourglass is the main motif of the gravestone of Sufana Kent. The gravestone is located in the Old Center Cemetery located behind the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 83 High Street, Suffield, CT.
Waymark Code: WMWFX0
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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A high relief hourglass decorates the pointed top of the gravestone of Susana Kent. An hourglass is often used on colonial era gravestones to symbolize the passage of time. The gravestone is inscribed:

In Memory of Mrs.
Susana, Wife of
Cap. Elihu Kent;
died Feb. 1, 1770
Aged 35 Years
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May Faithfull angels
guard ye Mouldering dust
Untill the general
Meeting of the Just
then Rise triuphant
From the ark abode
to Realms of light
{buried ending}

What type of hourglass is it?: Relief

Is this hourglass accessible 24/7?: no

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