From the inscription, with a death date of May 24, 1849 and age of 70 years and 13 days, the birth date is May 11, 1779.
However, records here indicate the birth date was September 23, 1779:
Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York, 1683–1809, Part 6. p. 73. 1779, Oct. 17. bo. Sept. 23. Abraham of Abrahm. Lansing and Annatje V. d. Berg. Wit. Abraham and Rachel V. d. Berg. https://mathcs.clarku.edu/~djoyce/gen/albany/part6.html#baptismal
From the inscription, with a death date of May 24, 1849 and age of 70 years and 13 days, the birth date is May 11, 1779.
However, records here indicate the birth date was September 23, 1779:
Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York, 1683–1809, Part 6. p. 73. 1779, Oct. 17. bo. Sept. 23. Abraham of Abrahm. Lansing and Annatje V. d. Berg. Wit. Abraham and Rachel V. d. Berg. https://mathcs.clarku.edu/~djoyce/gen/albany/part6.html#baptismal
Inscription
Abraham Lansing Died May 21, 1849 aged 70 years 13 days
Tho seed lies buried long in dust
But shall not deceive our hope
The precious grain can naer be lost
For grace insures thee crop.
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