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Photos by Bryan Skipworth
Theophilus G. Birchett
June 27, 1835 - Jan. 1, 1904
The grave marker of Theo Birchett carries a cross within a crown, both
within a Maltese cross. The surrounding Latin phrase, "In hoc signo vinces,"
translates to "in this sign you shall conquer." This sign was shown to
Constantine by God in the early 4th century and he made it his military
motto. The original Knights Templar used this motto when they founded their
order during the Crusades. In the late 1700s, the Freemasons began using the
Templar symbols.
cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/23/knights-templar-in-hoc-signo-vinces/
On the back of Theo Birchett's grave marker are these words from the Bible.
"I was naked and ye clothed me.
I was sick, and ye visited me.
I was in prison and ye came unto me."
On the larger monument, his name is at the top of this side. Theophilus G.
Birchett
Born June 27, 1835
Died Jan 1, 1904 |
Capt. Swett's Co., Warren Lt Arty,
Mississippi Light ArtilleryHe was an assistant surgeon.
See record at
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