Help Reading Inscribed Age
Hi. I'm trying to figure out when someone was born from the inscribed age on the headstone. I think I see it, but would greatly appreciate feedback. The number of months is especially making me hesitate.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168087762/margaret-martin
There's an alternate view on BillionGraves, too:
https://billiongraves.com/grave/Maggie-Martin/78392560
Thanks!
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The image on BillionGraves is behind their paywall, so I can't compare. I have many subscriptions but not that one.
Do you have any info on when Margaret was born from other records? Other details may help confirm/refute the reading from the stone.
And, I use this calculator utility to help make it easier:
My read is 29 years, 9 months, 5 days.
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Hi @Áine Ní Donnghaile. Thanks so much! I think you're right on what it says, and what I will enter for the birth date on her profile.
The 1860 census (taken June 19th), said she was 8 months old. Her obituary said she was 28 when she died, but I don't think that's right.
This is the other data I have:
1870 Census (August 13th): 1859
1878 Marriage (March 5th): 1860
1880 Census(17th June): 1858
1885 State Census (June 15th): 1859
Here's her page: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LLCC-SVQ
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Just FYI, when I use a calculated age/birth, I put a note on the profile along the lines of "Date of birth calculated from age at death on grave marker"
Helps me remember why I did it and good for others to know, IMHO.
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Good advice, @Áine Ní Donnghaile! I'll definitely put a note on the profile. Thank you.
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