Tombstone Tuesday - Worthington Mary (Tolly)

Mary Tolly Worthington

1st wife of Samuel Worthington

March 21, 1744 - October 4, 1777

In honor of Mrs Mary Worthington, wife of Samuel Worthington, who was born 21st day of March 1744, and departed his life the first day of October 1777, aged 37 years, 6 months, leaving a disconsolate husband and 11 weeping children to lament their loss. This amiable woman lived beloved and died lamented by both rich and poor. And her soul is gone to heaven above enjoying her dear redeemers love; While time shall not and never end A blest eternity to spend.

Her body was disinterred to St. Johns. She had been buried 92 years, but every one of her fine teeth remained intact.

Saint Johns Episcopal Church Cemetery
3738 Butler Road
Reisterstown
Baltimore County
Maryland  21136

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