This Monument is erected in memory
of The Hon. Elisha Sheldon Esq'r who
departed this life Sept the first
Anno Domini 1779 in the 70th Year of
his Age
A Gentleman of extensive genius and
Liberal Education, called in early
life to various public employments, both
Civil and Military all which he
executed with punctuality and
fidelity: much respected for his Gener-
ossity and Benevolence, and greatly
lamented by his exstensive acquaintance
In early life he made profession of the
Christian Religion and till Death
adorned by a very exemplary
Conversation
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord