Col. Joel Lewis – Tombstone Inscription

 

Lewis, Joel, Col.
Section 7
ID # 70001

 

Sacred
To the Memory of
Col. Joel Lewis
Who was born
August 28th 1760.
He was an Officer of the
United States
during the Revolutionary War
and contributed his full share
of
Patriotism Prudence & Bravery
towards
the Independence of his Country.

He reared a numerous and respectable family
and set them a striking example
of the life
of a virtuous man & useful citizen.
He was a firm and practical believer
In the doctrines of Revealed Religion
and with unwavering Faith and
Christian Hope
He died on the 22nd of November
Anno Domini 1816

Documentation
Garrett: Same as Recorded 2005

Biography for Colonel Joel Lewis


enlarge image

After 2009 Restoration

enlarge image