St. John's Church Cemetery, Henrico Co., Virginia
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Patty B. White <pwhite@@afnetinc.com>
In memory of.........................
William H. STITH,*
Born in Gloucester county,
died in the city of Richmond,
Sep 17th, 1837, aged 37 years.
Seize mortal seize the transient hour,
Improve each moment as it flies,
Life's a short summer, man's a flower,
He dies, alas, how soon he dies!
(*The name Stith is historic in Virginia. Robert Bolling, who married first Jane Rolfe, the
granddaughter of Pocahontas, the "gentle Indian princess,"h is second Anne, daughter of John
Stith. The first record of the name is in Charles City county.
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In memory of........................
Mrs. Rebecca STITH.
Died May 19th, 1880.