Christ Church, Philadelphia Notes on Tablet and Grave-Stone Inscriptions

Christ Church, Philadelphia Notes on Tablet and Grave-Stone Inscriptions A copy of A Record of the Inscriptions on the Tablets and Grave-Stones in the Burial-Ground of Christ Church, Philadelphia, by Edward L. Clark (Philadelphia, 1864), recently acquired by the Joint Free Public Library of Morristown and Morris Township, NJ., contains a number of handwritten notes of interest. Appreciation for bringing this information to the Editor's attention is expressed to Miss Barbara Hoskins of the Library, and to Joseph J. Felcone, Esq., of Princeton, N.J. [page preceding title page] "A Record of Epitaphs in Christ Church, Philadelphia brought 59.75_The sale mentioned above, took place in New York, during the week beginning March 18th, 1877. C. K. M. [as above] Mildred Carter McCall: from her old friend, Catherine Keppele Meredith. May 30th, 1914— [p. 23, at top] The "wooden floor," mentioned below, was removed in [blank] so that the stones are now visible. The brick pavement replaced by tiles. [p. 61, at places indicated] The Delight of all who knew him. [under last line for Francis F. Franklin] Note—Mrs. Franklin's Father. [under last line for John Read] In 1836, Franklin's gravestone was reset, and these two stones were found under it, and set up alongside. It is probable that F. F. F. and J. R. are buried where Franklin is. [at bottom of page] [p. 220, inserted on personal stationery with the address 126, South Van Street, Philadelphia] Among the papers left by William Morris Meredith, these inscriptions were found, which he asked his children to have cut on Vault, No. 61, (page 220.) "Family Vault of Jonathan Meredith, Fourth son of Thomas Meredith, and Mary, his wife. Born at Eardisland, near Leominster, Herefordshire, England, 19th June, A.D., 1740. Died at Jenkintown, near Philadelphia, 20th August, A.D., 1811." "Joseph Dennie Meredith Born 23rd May, A.D., 1814, Died 27th December, A.D., 1856." To the above has been added: (over) William Morris Meredith. Born 8th June, A.D., 1799, Died 17th August, 1873. 67