Thomas Bacon (1775-1834) - Find a Grave Memorial

Thomas Bacon

Birth

7 Sep 1775

Liberty County, Georgia, USA

Death

23 Oct 1834 (aged 59)

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

Burial

Mount Moriah Cemetery

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Plot

Section 112 First Baptist Church Plot

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A planter from Liberty Co., GA who died in Philadelphia. He was a Deacon at the First Baptist Church and his monument was erected by his family.

Inscription

Sacred / To the Memory of / Thomas Bacon, Esq. / A Planter of Georgia / Son in law of the late Henry Holcombe / He was Born / In Liberty County, Geo., Septr. 7th, 1775 / And Died / In Philadelphia, Octr. 23rd 1834 / Elevated to Public Stations by the confidence / of his Fellow Citizens Mr. Bacon acquitted / himself of the duties assigned him with integrity and usefulness / In the Church he professed to be a follower of the / meek and lowly Jesus...of which / he worthily occupied the office of Deacon. / As a husband he was ever solicitous of / multiplying his partner's joys , and never failed / to sympathize in her sorrows. / As a Father of a numerous Family, he ruled / his Children and Household with a discipline / ...al blended energy and affection. / In his intercourse with society, he was dignified, / courteous and friendly, delicate in his Charities, / and prompt to assist in the hour of need. / In Fine his life as a Christian Statesman / and Jurist, the truth that nothing / is substantial without Honesty, that there / is no enduring happiness, without Piety, / and that the highest earthly distinction / is a Consistent Christian. / A Tribute of Affection / By his Wife and Children.