Stone No. 1465
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JOHN PEARSON'S Monument Here resteth, in the Lord, John Pearson, merchant and skipper, of good pedegree ; who, after his education at Spain, and several voyages abroad, lived here with his beloved wife, Margaret Davidson, peaceably and honestly 36 years, now ceasing from his labours, died 1 May, 1669. Of his age 67. At Spain, a little in youth he did remaine, Ply'd other voyages, but always without staine; His heart on Christ was stablished by grace, In faith and patience strove to run his race; Who here in tomb doth rest, until that he Be call'd from hence to his eternitie. |