Husband and wife (and father and mother) Shadrach Ware and Clarissa Shine rest together at Marshallville City Cemetery in Macon County, Georgia. Father and Mother Shadrach Ware Feb 17, 1808 Sept 1, 1873 Clarissa Wife of S. Ware Feb 18, 1820 Aug 3, 1880 Resting in Hope of a Glorious Resurrection Something extra-special about the Ware's elaborate tombstone is all the symbolism. Sitting on top is a floriated cross and anchor. A floriated cross bears arms with three "projections" on the ends, representing the Trinity. The anchor is a symbol of hope. Next is wheat. It could represent a long and fruitful life, as well as immortality and resurrection. Wheat is also a popular Masonic symbol. Lastly, we have an urn and flame. This could represent eternal life of the soul. Other symbols on the stone (not pictured) include a fern and lily. The fern represents humility and sincerity. The lily represents purity, and the casting off of earthly t...
Telling the Tales of Tombstones