It would help to know where this stone is located.
But I'm curious, so I'll look into it and see if I can find out some info...
--- In graveimages@yahoogroups.com, "circa_1948" <circa_1948@...> wrote:
>
> What does E. M. on a headstone mean?
> EXAMPLE:
>
> JOHN SMITH
> BORN FEB 23 E.M. 344
> DIED DEC 19 E.M. 409
>
> I tend to think it is a calendar abbrev like A.D. or B.C.
> Note there are no spces between the periods.
> Not sure what state, I am asking for a friend.
> thx
> Sunny
>