The Jonathan Hamilton tomb can be seen at Old Fields Burying Ground (MAP) on Vine Street in South Berwick. Hamilton lived from 1745-1802. See biographical information under Hamilton House.
The full inscription on Hamilton's tomb reads:
In memory of
JON HAMILTON Jn.r Esq.
Who departed this life Sept.r 26th 1802
Ætatis 57
Possessing those qualities which always ensure esteem:
of pleasing deportment
a firm, vigorous & enterprising mind,
a tender Husband
a kind & anxious Father
His zeal for order in Church & State, extensive business,
and publick spirit, rendered him a blessing to the community
a friend to religion & religious men
an agreeable companion
and a sincere constant faithful friend
As a merchant
extensively known & respected
his strict probity & exact punctuality secured him
the entire confidence of all that knew him;
the smiles of Heaven on indefatigable industry & the best
œconomy rendered him eminent as a man of property
But alas, neither wealth nor merit can bribe or evade
the grim tyrant death
nor repel the fatal shaft.
Hamilton is no more.
(signed) S.C.W.
(We are grateful to Terry Heller of Coe College for transcribing
the inscription)
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