Dalet: religious or masonic?

Dalet, ד , is the fourth letter in several Semitic languages. In Hebrew 'dalet' means door. Some say that the shape is reminiscent of a tent flap opening for a door. In Greek the letter is called 'delta', Δ. So, the dalet inside the delta reinforces itself. D also represents David, the king. A double dalet in the shape of a six point star, also stands for DaviD, and by extension Judaism. For Christians the triangle represents the Trinity. The six pointed star, is the Star of Creation (the world was created in six days).

Masonic lore employs symbol and allegory, often open ended to interpretation. Much of masonic ritual relates to death and resurrection. They often borrow symbols from religion or the occult, often employed in a different matter, than the source. Now, weave your interpretation.
A smaller stone by the bigger one, has a triangle with a symbol for a 32° mason. It seems Maloney may not have been Jewish after all.

Frau Pastor Land

Frau Pastor

In a spot of Lake View (Cleveland) there were several graves of German religious ministerial families. The wives had the title 'Frau Pastor'. Part of the marriage was a share in the office. Well, that sounds more probable than she holding the title outright in the XIXth century.

note: Geb.=Geboren=Born dº =datum=date Ges.=Gestorben=Died

(and the citation for a biblical passage)
als die Unbekannten, und doch bekannt; als die Sterbenden, und siehe, wir leben; als die Gezüchtigten, und doch nicht ertötet; —2 Korinther 6:9 (Luther Bibel 1545)

As dying, and behold we live; as chastised, and not killed;—2 Corinthians vi. 9 (DRC)

Durch Nacht zum Licht
'Through darkness (night) to light'

This is a comforting motto, suggesting after a period of trouble, there will be success. Here it is: through the darkness of death's completion there will be the light of paradise. This motto is not just religious, but had been used nationally, patriotically, and militarily. Similar to Seneca's 'per aspera ad astra' to encourage one, even through present difficulty, there will be eventual success.

Hier ruht sich's gut

Here [she] herself is resting well

Der HERR aber wird mich erlösen von allem Übel und mir aushelfen zu seinem himmlischen Reich; welchem sei Ehre von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit! Amen.—2 Timotheus 4. 18

The Lord hath delivered me from every evil work: and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.—2 Timothy iv.18

Script stones

Well, if i wish to continue this photo-journal, i need to present some essays. Perhaps, the quickest way is to drive to the boneyard, get out of the wagon, look and take the pictures. Lake View is an easy ground.
One section had several stones with signatures on stones. My nephew insists that after a generation these stones will be illegible, since schools are abandoning the teaching of cursive script.