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Col John Sands

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Col John Sands

Birth
Death
25 Jun 1811 (aged 74)
Burial
Sands Point, Nassau County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Headed up the Queens County forces in the Revolutionary War 1775-1783.
Headed up the Queens County forces in the Revolutionary War 1775-1783.

Inscription

In memory of Col. John Sands who departed this life 25 of June 1811; aged 74 years 4 months and 3 days.

Behold vain mortals, poor feeling worms,
Beneath this clay cold sod,
Here lies a prey to nauseous worms,
The noblest work of GOD.



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  • Created by: DMC
  • Added: Jul 27, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55537834/john-sands: accessed ), memorial page for Col John Sands (22 Feb 1737–25 Jun 1811), Find a Grave Memorial ID 55537834, citing Sands Point Cemetery, Sands Point, Nassau County, New York, USA; Maintained by DMC (contributor 47184694).