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**Matthew.Rector** · 06-01-2010, 06:13 PM

Re: 19th Century Masonic Tombstones

Another stone dating to the Civil War....

Dr. Doss Lee
Born July 8, 1841
Died December 4, 1864
Dr. Lee is buried on the Fort Knox installation in Lee Cemetery No. 64. This may be the same Doss Lee who enlisted as a Private with the 2nd Kentucky Infantry at Camp Boone and was discharged on Oct. 15, 1861. Thanks to Geoff Walden for the photo.

Does anyone know the purpose of the cut out section to the right of the square and compass? I've seen this on a number of period stones and they are usual empty-as if something was missing.

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**Bushrod Carter** · 06-01-2010, 09:58 PM

Re: 19th Century Masonic Tombstones

Bro. Matthew,

I have seen a couple of those cut out section as well. I believe them to be a spot that bore a mistake on the stone. I often see them near dates. But, this is just my theory.

I hope all is well with you!

**Annette Bethke** · 06-01-2010, 10:52 PM

Re: 19th Century Masonic Tombstones

Is the stone too early for porcelain pictures? Perhaps one was there and removed?

**Matthew.Rector** · 06-02-2010, 08:21 PM

Re: 19th Century Masonic Tombstones

Interesting theories! I'll have to see if I can dig up some photos of some other stones I've seen with this. One in particular that I'm thinking of has some staining that runs below it, as if something metal was placed in there.

Doing well Bro. Patrick! Hope you and yours are too!

**Matthew.Rector** · 06-21-2010, 09:28 PM

Re: 19th Century Masonic Tombstones

While not a Masonic stone, this stone exhibits the same questionable space previously discussed. The death date lists 1873. As you can see, there may be some staining that was associated with whatever was in there?

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**Bushrod Carter** · 06-21-2010, 10:06 PM

Re: 19th Century Masonic Tombstones

Brother Matt,

Here is an of examples of what I was thinking about...

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**Bushrod Carter** · 06-21-2010, 10:09 PM

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...and another!

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**Bushrod Carter** · 06-21-2010, 10:11 PM

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...and finally, this one is just for fun. I found him up in Gallatin, TN. I wonder who his daddy fought with?:sarcastic

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**Matthew.Rector** · 06-22-2010, 07:42 PM

Re: 19th Century Masonic Tombstones

Brother Pat-
Great stones! Thanks for sharing! Can't say I've noticed any corrections like that before. I'll have to go through my files and will certainly have to keep a look out for those in the future!