Inscription
In memory of
Mr. John Bancroft
who died Oct 16th, 1811
Aged 56 Years
"Behold we see while here we look
The dearest ties of friendship broke,
Through greif and sorrow pierce the heart
The dearest friends we see must part.
Mrs. Eilizabeth, wife of Mr. John Bancroft,
died
at Martinsburg, New York May 18th 1813
Aged 58 years
"Sleep parent dear and take thy rest, God called you hence to die, He thought it best."
Gravesite Details
1995 Inventory by Walter Ayers, Westfield Historic Commissioner
Updated Dec 2021 by B. Cortis for the Westfield Historical Commission
