She was the wife of Captain John Ayer and she died aged 33 years. According to Vital Records, Haverhill, MA, she died of consumption but at the age of 32 years which contradicts information on the gravestone inscription (33 years of age). (Sources: gravestone inscription & Vital Records)
She was the wife of Captain John Ayer and she died aged 33 years. According to Vital Records, Haverhill, MA, she died of consumption but at the age of 32 years which contradicts information on the gravestone inscription (33 years of age). (Sources: gravestone inscription & Vital Records)
Inscription
SACRED
To the memory of
MRS. CATHARINE AYER
wife of
Capt. John Ayer
who died
Jan. 15, 1817
AGED 33
Look down upon this sacred spot & see,
What death can do to you as well as me.
Sweet bosom friends your falling sound is nigh,
Prepare for death for God doth reign on high.
Family Members
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