LIFE OF WILSON. 
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A plain marble tomb marks the spot where lie the ashes of 
this celebrated man ; it bears the following inscription : 
“ This Monument 
Covers the Remains of 
ALEXANDER WILSON, 
Author of the 
AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY. 
He was Born in Renfrewshire, Scotland, 
On the 6 July, 1766; 
Emigrated to the United States 
In the year 1794; 
And Died in Philadelphia 
Of the Dysentery, 
On the 23 August, 1813, 
Aged 47.” 
