The original plaque which had been in my family for over 100 years was recently damaged beyond repair. Another plaque has been created to continue the memorial and to tell the story of six family members who died at a young age.
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George Blessett, Died In Jan. 1885: Aged 15 Years.
Jessie Blessett, Died In Sep. 1889: Aged 27 Years.
Johnnie Blessett, Died Jan. 19, 1891: Aged 20 Years
Charley Blessett, Died Sep. 12, 1891. Aged 23 Y., 6 M.
Willie Blessett, Died In Oct. 1899: Aged 23 Years
Rosie Blessett, Died Jan. 9, 1891: Aged 17 Years
We miss the faces, we miss the hands,
Whose lightest touch seemed born of love,
Only in dreams can we recall
The saintly forms that dwell above.
And yet we know their tender hearts,
Yearn to assuage the tears we weep;
We know that in the darkest night,
Those faithful angels guard our sleep.
This plaque was created to memorialize family members who died of consumption (tuberculosis). The house in which they dwelled should have been condemned instead it was rented to Simeon Blessett and his family. After the death of his children, a court ordered plaque was created in their memory.
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In Loving Memory
Our Dear Children.
George Blessett, Died In Jan. 1885: Aged 15 Years.
Jessie Blessett, Died In Sep. 1889: Aged 27 Years.
Johnnie Blessett, Died Jan. 19, 1891: Aged 20 Years
Charley Blessett, Died Sep. 12, 1891. Aged 23 Y., 6 M.
Willie Blessett, Died In Oct. 1899: Aged 23 Years
Rosie Blessett, Died Jan. 9, 1891: Aged 17 Years
We miss the faces, we miss the hands,
Whose lightest touch seemed born of love,
Only in dreams can we recall
The saintly forms that dwell above.
And yet we know their tender hearts,
Yearn to assuage the tears we weep;
We know that in the darkest night,
Those faithful angels guard our sleep.
This plaque was created to memorialize family members who died of consumption (tuberculosis). The house in which they dwelled should have been condemned instead it was rented to Simeon Blessett and his family. After the death of his children, a court ordered plaque was created in their memory.