In memory of
WM. T. Gerrish, Esq.
who died
March 21st A.D. 1845
in the 81st year of his age.
Aptitude for business, strict yet unassuming integrity
and frankness were his prominent characteristics. Through
life he had the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens,
who often sought his counsel and opinion and for
many successive years centered on him curious
important public and private trusts which he
faithfully and ??? discharged.
He was ??? and ??? ??? him.

In memory of
WM. T. Gerrish, Esq.
who died
March 21st A.D. 1845
in the 81st year of his age.
Aptitude for business, strict yet unassuming integrity
and frankness were his prominent characteristics. Through
life he had the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens,
who often sought his counsel and opinion and for
many successive years centered on him curious
important public and private trusts which he
faithfully and ??? discharged.
He was ??? and ??? ??? him.