Inscription
Here lies the remains
of
Hugh Martin
who lived in this vicinity many years
during which
possessing the confidence of his government and
his fellow-citizens
he discharged the duties of several offices
of profit and trust
with integrity and honesty.
In the practice of the private and
public virtues, eminent;
as husband, father, relative, and friend,
beloved;
as a magistrate,
revered.
To religion a support,
to science a patron,
and
to the poor, a friend.
He was born in Ireland, County Tyrone,
and
died March 7th, Anno Dom. 1761, aged 63 years.
Let sculptured marble vainly boast,
And birth and titles scan;
God's noblest work, of value most,
Here lies an honest man.
His weeping sons in North Carolina
pay this tribute to his memory.
Go, traveler, and imitate his virtue.
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