Sad but interesting.

[Oldfireguy]

This headstone is very difficult to read but it is the grave site of three babies. Died in 1872, 73, and 74. Very sad and I have never seen one like this.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/fredcwdoc/DSC_0269copy.jpg

The next one is also very interesting. It is the gravesite of a set of twins. The twin on the left died at three days old and his brother on the right died at 91 years old.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/fredcwdoc/DSC_0259.jpg

[Luddite]

Nothing to beat a good graveyard. I like the term "relic of" describing a worn out wife.

[waltdsgirl]

Both are very unusual. Neat finds! Is that a dog on top of the first one?

[Dragon]

Cemeteries are definitely interesting. We have some out here dating back to the 1600's. You have some great finds there. The bottom one is so interesting.

[Oldfireguy]

It's a lamb on top. Very common on the old headstones of children.

[JonMikal]

interesting pics. you're inspiring me to look through the files for some.

[tjdelikat]

It's a lamb on top. Very common on the old headstones of children.

I agree it would be a lamb which were used often on stones for infants and children under 10 years old. As a family historian, I've often seen multiple infant/children names on older stones (1700-1800's). Sad when you see it!

[ChopperLinc]

That is very cool! Love the idea of the reunited twins!

[Oldfireguy]

Thanks all.

[Chiller]

These are excellent sir. especially knowing the stories behind them. I wonder what caused the deaths of the 3 babies?
We have a cemetery here, that has a "childrens" section. There is one part where a lot of children passed away during one year. I think it was 1952. Must go back and grab the dates, but it seemed like some sort of epidemic at the time.