Although the top of her tombstone is broken, the "wife of John D. Abbott" can be identified as Dorcas (Beckley) Abbott through her death record [Dorcas (Beckley) Abbott, born in Weathersfield, died 16 April 1879 in Barre, age 75 yrs. 5 mos. 20 ds.] and marriage record [Dorcust Beckley married John Abbott in Weathersfield, 24 April 1823]. Both records can be found in the Vermont State Archives or on FamilySearch.
Although the top of her tombstone is broken, the "wife of John D. Abbott" can be identified as Dorcas (Beckley) Abbott through her death record [Dorcas (Beckley) Abbott, born in Weathersfield, died 16 April 1879 in Barre, age 75 yrs. 5 mos. 20 ds.] and marriage record [Dorcust Beckley married John Abbott in Weathersfield, 24 April 1823]. Both records can be found in the Vermont State Archives or on FamilySearch.
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"[top broken]// wife of// John D. Abbott// died// Apr. 16, 1879// ae 75 y's 6 m's." (verse)
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