He was for sixteen years a consistent member of the M.E. Church, ever an affectionate Husband and indulgent Father. Once you have located an ancestors grave you may wish to do a rubbing of it. Rubbing can in some cases help you to read inscriptions which you cannot readily make out just by viewing it. Below are some guidelines to help in the process. Make sure you know if the cemetery is on private property and if it is get the permission you need so no one will think you are trespassing.
Old tombstones can be delicate so be very gentle.
These are loved ones of someone so treat each stone as if it were your own. Make sure to gather all your materials and garbage when you are done. Also leave the stone clean. Brush,it needs to be soft like a toothbrush or shoe polish brush. Paper, White or rice paper works best.