Gravestone of Captain Richard More, a Mayflower Pilgrim


Close-up of Captain Richard More's gravestone in Salem, Massachusetts, inscribed with details of his life as a Mayflower pilgrim who died in 1692 at the age of 84.
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This gravestone marks the resting place of Captain Richard More, a Mayflower pilgrim who lived to the age of 84 and passed away in 1692. Set in the historic Old Burying Point Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts, the dark stone contrasts with the warm autumn surroundings, commemorating a figure deeply tied to early American history. The inscription serves as a solemn reminder of Salem’s connections to both the Pilgrims and its colonial past.


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