Carvers: The Geyers

The Geyers

Henry Christian Geyer (1727–1785) and his son, John Just Geyer (1758–1808), worked in Boston, MA. There are 13 grave stone carvings in Eastern Cemetery attributed to them.

head stone of Henry Waite
Eastern Cemetery Stone Carving Attributed to the Geyers
1790Stephen LongfellowJohn Just, Sr.F-32winged face with bangs, framed by florals and floral border
1777Tabitha Bragdon LongfellowHenry ChristianF-33double-winged face with curl, simple border
1784Dorcas Ilsley PrebleJohn Just, Sr.C-202winged face and chest with straight eyebrows, floral border
1791John Stephenson, Jr.John Just, Sr.F-35winged face with bangs, simple border
1777Tabitha StephensonHenry ChristianF-34winged death's head
1769Mary TitcombHenry ChristianC-187winged death's head with deeply carved eyes and nose, simple floral border
1784Capt. Henry WaitJohn Just, Sr.F-82winged face with curl and straight eyebrows, simple border (photo above)
1769Capt. John WaitJohn Just, Sr.F-80winged face with straight eyebrows, wavy parted hair
1775Sarah Kent WaitJohn Just, Sr.F-81winged face, straight eyebrows, simple border
1789Isabella WildrageJohn Just, Sr.H-114winged face with bangs, simple border
1795Ann Weeks MoodyJohn Just, Sr.E-69winged face with bangs, straight eyebrows, simle border
1773Jonathan DowHenry ChristianC-144skull, crossed bones, simple border with hooks
1773Mercy DowHenry ChristianC-145skull, crossed bones, simple border with hooks