Cloverville Cemetery Stone #11 William Joscelein Dimensions: 46”x25” Orientation: South Inscription: In Memory of William Joscelein Died June 13, 1881 Aged 80 yrs, Also his wife Charlotte Died Feb 11, 1885 Aged 82 yrs. Material: White marble Condition: Stone is tilting forward, and eroding noticeably as is typical with other stones of this material. William Joscelein was in his time a member of the Church of England and a gaoler for the community. Not much more information on him is readily accessible because he was born in England. Presumably he and his wife Charlotte were married in England and immigrated to Canada. Bordering the stone is a border of vine leaves and branches, which usually are a reference to John 15:5, where Jesus states: “I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me, you can do nothing,” The way they are arranged on the stone could also be a nod to Joscelein’s employment. Likewise, the clasping hands at the top of his stone typically represent departure and reunion, but here could be construed as indicating a man who could be trusted, and whose word was his bond. Peter Hill (edited by Christopher Greencorn) [ Back ]