Cloverville Cemetery Stone #17 Mary McPherson Dimensions: 4’4” x 2’1” Orientation: North Inscription: In Heaven In Memory of Mary McPherson wife of John A. McDonald Died Nov. 20^th, 1880 Aged 39 years 4 mos [more obscured] Material: White marble Condition: This stone has retained its original features much better than many. Moss and lichen growth close to the ground obscures some of the inscription. There is no information on either Mary or John A. McDonald available beyond what is given on the headstone. The headstone itself, however, has some interesting carved motifs. The shape of the stone is literally that of a door or portal, with a framed arch making the most obvious visual statement when viewing. There are also vines and fruit (again referencing John 15:5), and clasped hands, both traditional gravestone designs. Jonathan Cumminger (edited by Christopher Greencorn) [ Back ]