Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Tombstone Tuesday: Henry Walter






















Henry Walter was born on February 4, 1838.. He died on October 3, 1863, at the age of 25 years, 8 months. Oakland Cemetery records indicate that Henry Walter was a victim of drowning. An inscription at the base of the tombstone of Henry Walter reads:

In the midst of life we art in death.





Henry's tombstone was made by Sandusky resident J. V. Brost.

1 comment:

SeaThreePeeO said...

Poor Henry. Beautiful stone and how fantastic to have the makers name as well.

Beneath Thy Feet