Rev. Wm. Hume – Tombstone Inscription

Hume, Wm., Rev.
Section 28.2
ID # 280949 

(Only “Rev. William Hume” is legible in 2005)
Sacred
To the Memory of
Rev. William Hume
The Faithful and Devoted Minister
Of the Gospel; the Accomplished
And Successful Instructor of
Youth, the Enlightened and
Generous Philanthropist, the Able
And Intrepid Advocate of Truth,
The Humble Consistent and
Cheerful Christian;  he was
Universally Beloved and
Respected while he lived, and in
Death was mourned and honored
By all Classes and Denominations
Of the Community which had so
Long and Zealously served. 

He was a Native of Scotland; was
Educated at the University of
Edunburgh, Resided in Nashville
About Thirty Years; Died May 22,
1833, in the 64th Year of His Age. 

         The Citizens of Nashville
have erected this simple monument. 

Documentation
1908 Plat: Rev. W. Hume Died 1833
                Section 28 NE Lot 45
1909 List: Low owner Wm. Hume
Recorded 2005 with Additions (Garrett)
Epitaph provided by Rev. William Hume’s descendant Mrs. Loiette Hume Henry, 2003.

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After 2009 Restoration

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