Epitaphs for Rowes buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Fredericksburg,
Virginia:
In memory of George Rowe.
Born Jan. 21st, 1793. Died Jan. 18th, 1866.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright for the end of
that man is Peace.
In memory of Lucy, beloved wife of George Rowe.
Born Feb. 22nd, 1798. Died March 27th, 1863.
Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also
and he praiseth her.
Prov. 31, chap., 28 v.
In memory of James Montague, son of George and
Lucy Rowe, who died June 26th, 1838. Aged 7 months & 19 days.
In memory of John C., son of J.G.
and M.A. Rowe. Born Jan. 23rd, 1855. Died Feb. 9th, 1856.
Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
In memory of Sarah E. Rowe, who departed
this life the 26th of Feb., 1824. Aged 18 months and 15 days…but
so sweet and fair
Sacred to the memory of Miss Sarah Leitch. Born Oct. 15th, 1782.
Died Nov. 16th, 1843. She was an exemplary member of the Baptist
Church for more than 30 years, and could say with the Psalmist,
Into thy hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me O Lord
God of Truth.
Psalm XXXI, v.5 (Might be Lucy's sister)