Here lies the body of James Nelson who departed this life November the 22nd aged 62 yr also 3 of his children also his wife Jane Nelson alias McDowel who departed this life April the 8th 1818 aged 65 years also his son Robert Nelson who departed this life January the 17th A D 1841 aged 57 years and also in memory of Mary Nelson the beloved wife of the above named Robert Nelson who departed this life on the 4th day of May A D 1855 aged 70 years