Esther Smith b 20 Jul. 1703, in Newton, MA to John Smith and Susannah Smith (Massachusetts, U. S., Town and Vital Records, 1620 - 1988 in Ancestry.com)
Esther died 29 Dec 1788, in the 88 year of her age. That means her age was 87 and that she was living in his 88th year but had not yet attained age 88. So Esther, according to the gravestone, was born in 1701 (1788 less 87).
Esther died 29 Dec 1788, in the 88 year of her age. That means her age was 87 and that she was living in his 88th year but had not yet attained age 88. So Esther, according to the gravestone, was born in 1701 (1788 less 87).
Esther Smith b 20 Jul. 1703, in Newton, MA to John Smith and Susannah Smith (Massachusetts, U. S., Town and Vital Records, 1620 - 1988 in Ancestry.com)
Esther died 29 Dec 1788, in the 88 year of her age. That means her age was 87 and that she was living in his 88th year but had not yet attained age 88. So Esther, according to the gravestone, was born in 1701 (1788 less 87).
Esther died 29 Dec 1788, in the 88 year of her age. That means her age was 87 and that she was living in his 88th year but had not yet attained age 88. So Esther, according to the gravestone, was born in 1701 (1788 less 87).
Inscription
In memory of Mrs.
Efther wife to Mr.
David Lamb who
died decr 29th 1788
in ye 88th Year of
her age.
("Efther" meaning "Esther")
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