On the Trail of Coffin Man - Researching 19th Century Gravestone Carvers of Central New York State
On the Trail of Coffin Man - by Mary L. Dexter
Published by Mary L. Dexter, 2020; 128 pages
The book is based on the author's 45 years of research into the cemeteries and gravestones in Central New York. A look at the carver Jonas Stewart, 2nd (aka Coffin Man), his apprentices "Open Urn" and "Eclectic Man" in NY & PA. This journey also includes the Stewart/Stuart family of gravestone carvers in VT, NH and MA. There is also a look at other gravestone carvers in Central NY including J. Crandall. She focuses on the stories, skills, and creativity of five gravestone carvers with examples of their work.
On the Trail of Coffin Man - by Mary L. Dexter
Published by Mary L. Dexter, 2020; 128 pages
The book is based on the author's 45 years of research into the cemeteries and gravestones in Central New York. A look at the carver Jonas Stewart, 2nd (aka Coffin Man), his apprentices "Open Urn" and "Eclectic Man" in NY & PA. This journey also includes the Stewart/Stuart family of gravestone carvers in VT, NH and MA. There is also a look at other gravestone carvers in Central NY including J. Crandall. She focuses on the stories, skills, and creativity of five gravestone carvers with examples of their work.
On the Trail of Coffin Man - by Mary L. Dexter
Published by Mary L. Dexter, 2020; 128 pages
The book is based on the author's 45 years of research into the cemeteries and gravestones in Central New York. A look at the carver Jonas Stewart, 2nd (aka Coffin Man), his apprentices "Open Urn" and "Eclectic Man" in NY & PA. This journey also includes the Stewart/Stuart family of gravestone carvers in VT, NH and MA. There is also a look at other gravestone carvers in Central NY including J. Crandall. She focuses on the stories, skills, and creativity of five gravestone carvers with examples of their work.
