Stories in HistoryLedgers and Tables
People are always asking, "What are the two tables in Section A?" These tables are in memory of Elonor Burns Flinn and Anna Thomas.
Elonor Burns Flinn – 1780 – 1839 – Section A – South West Corner by Laid-Up Dry Stone Wall. Elonor Burns Flinn was a native of County Down, Northern Ireland. This Ledger was placed in her memory by her husband, Patrick K. Flinn. Although this Ledger is not of the usual Communion Table, there is a spot for either a chalice, drink or vase holder. Guess we will never know its true purpose. I am thinking a vase. There is more to be transcribed on this ledger.
Anna Moore – 1825 – 1848 – Section A – South West area (the first table you would come across). Anna was only 23 when she passed and was the wife of Thomas Moore. The writing is raised on this Table – although some of it is broken off from years of wear and tear. She is referenced as Anna Moore – but there is more to the name still to be transcribed. This table may be described as a Communion Table. The writing on the book layout (if even there was writing) is worn away
Ledger Markers come in a few different types of stones and are called by various terms. Usually the low markers that cover the entire graves and tell a story are called Ledgers. The Ledgers that are taller and usually have 6 legs are Table Ledgers or Communion Ledgers (meaning same – depending upon religious beliefs). Usually their tops are smoother to hold the flatter the communion items. With that said – many have raised writings that also depict something about the deceased. These tables were used for people to congregate, eat, drink and/or have conversation.
There will be more conversation on both of these ladies….so visit this page again.
Prepared by: Linda Lee – Trustee - 2017
Elonor Burns Flinn – 1780 – 1839 – Section A – South West Corner by Laid-Up Dry Stone Wall. Elonor Burns Flinn was a native of County Down, Northern Ireland. This Ledger was placed in her memory by her husband, Patrick K. Flinn. Although this Ledger is not of the usual Communion Table, there is a spot for either a chalice, drink or vase holder. Guess we will never know its true purpose. I am thinking a vase. There is more to be transcribed on this ledger.
Anna Moore – 1825 – 1848 – Section A – South West area (the first table you would come across). Anna was only 23 when she passed and was the wife of Thomas Moore. The writing is raised on this Table – although some of it is broken off from years of wear and tear. She is referenced as Anna Moore – but there is more to the name still to be transcribed. This table may be described as a Communion Table. The writing on the book layout (if even there was writing) is worn away
Ledger Markers come in a few different types of stones and are called by various terms. Usually the low markers that cover the entire graves and tell a story are called Ledgers. The Ledgers that are taller and usually have 6 legs are Table Ledgers or Communion Ledgers (meaning same – depending upon religious beliefs). Usually their tops are smoother to hold the flatter the communion items. With that said – many have raised writings that also depict something about the deceased. These tables were used for people to congregate, eat, drink and/or have conversation.
There will be more conversation on both of these ladies….so visit this page again.
Prepared by: Linda Lee – Trustee - 2017