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The Ancient Burying Ground - Hartford's Oldest Historic Site

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Photo of decoration and the word "memory" on section of headstone for John Sargeant who died July 23, 1802 - Marker #006

In Memory of / John Sargeant / son of Mr Jacob & Mrs / Oliver Sargeant who was / unfortunately drowned while / bathing in Connecticut River / July 23, AD 1802 / aged 11 years / On him reflect ye young and gay / And thus a solemn warning take / That though this hour ye sport and play / The next to God your flight may take

  • Camera: NIKON D5600
  • Photo timestamp: 06-16-21
  • Aperture: 10
  • Focal length: 18
  • ISO: 200
  • Shutter speed: 0.002
  • Orientation: 1

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