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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Gravestone Vandalism Reported: Laura Davis Mead (Feb. 9, 1791-Nov. 23, 1853)

 




This is in the cemetery next to the Second Congregational Church in Greenwich, Connecticut known as the New Burial Grounds Association.

Some time between February 5 and February 24 the marble gravestone on the left (second image) was vandalized. It is in three pieces, and found it lying flat on the ground. The inscribed side was facing down.

The gravestone marks the burial place of Laura Davis Mead (Feb. 9, 1791-Nov. 23, 1853). 

Her 'Davis' family was long associated with the Davis Mill that once stood on the mill pond in today's Bruce Park.

The gravestone on the right had been vandalized years ago. It marks the burial place of her husband, Jabez Mead (Nov. 7, 1785-Dec. 4, 1871).

If anyone has information about who perpetrated this crime please contact the Association at meadburyinggrounds@gmail.com. 

Thank you.