Captain Francis "Frank" McHarry's Tomb

USA / Indiana / Elizabeth /
The Empty Tomb of Captain Francis "Frank" McHarry.
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Inscription on stone above entrance :
F. Mc HARRY'S FAMILY VAULT
ALEXANDER McHARRY.
of County Down near Grey's Abbey Ireland
Died Feb. 10th 1850 in the 78th year of his age.
He _s gone the Sabbath's greatest friend Strangers and friends when this you see
He lives no more the Sabbath to defend Prepare that your last end, like his, may be
May his example every heart incline then when you’re called to meet your friend_
_ Keep the Sabbath holy and ___ ___ parting's o’er and the Sabbath never end_

* some of the text is damaged and semi-legible.
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Coordinates:   38°8'32"N   85°54'45"W

Comments

  • Wonderful spot with a panoramic view of the bends in the Ohio River. McHarry was a Wealthy Ferry Boat Captain in Portland, Ky. His home still stands at 29th and Northwestern Parkway.
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