Joseph & Mercy Parsons Gravestone - West Springfield, MA
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N 42° 06.383 W 072° 37.167
18T E 696828 N 4664330
A relief sculpture of an hourglass is the central figure of the gravestone of Joseph Parsons. It is located in Park Street Cemetery, West Springfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WMVBW7
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2017
Views: 10
An hourglass flanked by two grieving winged angels decorates the top of the 18th century gravestone of Joseph and Mercy Parsons.
The inscription reveals Joseph Parson died by accident. The brownstone grave marker is inscribed:
In memory of
two children of Mr.
Jonathan and Mrs.
Mary Parsons
Joseph Parsons
who was killed by
Accident at Southwick
on 16th October 1789
in the 17th Year
of his age
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And Miss.
Mercy Parsons.
who died 8th Dec. 1789
Aged 21 Years
What type of hourglass is it?: Sculpture
Is this hourglass accessible 24/7?: no
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