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Reviewer: Shearonink (talk · contribs) 00:25, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I intend to do a GA review on this article and will start within the next few days. Shearonink (talk) 00:25, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

  1. Is it well written?
    A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct:
    No issues found. Shearonink (talk) 14:17, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation:
    Yes it does. Shearonink (talk) 14:17, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Is it verifiable with no original research?
    A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline:
    Looks good. Shearonink (talk) 14:17, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    B. All in-line citations are from reliable sources, including those for direct quotations, statistics, published opinion, counter-intuitive or controversial statements that are challenged or likely to be challenged, and contentious material relating to living persons—science-based articles should follow the scientific citation guidelines:
    All the cited sources are reliable, the referencing is in agreement within the article but I have an issue with an External link.
    Labeling Johnston's memorial marker within WP as a "gravesite" would seem to be in error. His obit (*where* were you able to find a copy btw? The complete obit seems to be unavailable online - congrats on seeing it) states his body was buried in the King's Chapel Burying Ground. There are about a supposed 1000 burials there of which 700 or so are known. That marble tablet states "This tablet in memory of" which, to my understanding, means the body is not buried there, at the memorial's location within the church but elsewhere. Also, the transcription of the wording says Johnston was 39 years old at the time of his death and then there is the FindAGrave/User-edited aspect with Billiongraves. I'd like to discuss why you included this link and maybe why it should stay. Shearonink (talk) 16:24, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    • Actually we're pretty much in agreement. The sources do state 1)that he is buried in the yard and 2)his age is 59. I agree with all that of course. My issue - very picky *but* - is with the piping for the marble tablet's link. It should says something similar to "memorial tablet" or "memorial [something}]" because the marble tablet is most probably *not* his actual grave marker or location of his remains. Shearonink (talk) 20:30, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    map of the King's Chapel Burying Ground Look in section E, Row 27
    City of Boston Historic Burying Grounds Initiative grave listing with individual locations - Again, 27 E, Grave 492, King's Chapel Cemetery.
    Interment records - Lot E, Grave 492
    So. Johnston's actual burial/grave site seems to be located near that outside wall away from the actual Chapel building, in the corner nearest City Hall. Shearonink (talk) 01:43, 23 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    C. It contains no original research:
    None found. Shearonink (talk) 01:43, 23 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism:
    No issues found. Shearonink (talk) 14:17, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Is it broad in its coverage?
    A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic:
    Yes. Shearonink (talk) 01:43, 23 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    B. It stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style):
    Yes. Shearonink (talk) 01:43, 23 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Is it neutral?
    It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each:
    No POV issues. Shearonink (talk) 14:17, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Is it stable?
    It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute:
    Yeah, no edit wars. Shearonink (talk) 14:17, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Is it illustrated, if possible, by images?
    A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid fair use rationales are provided for non-free content:
    See the following. Shearonink (talk) 14:17, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    Fixed. Shearonink (talk) 16:24, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    B. Images are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:
    There is a problem with File:The century illustrated monthly magazine (1882) (14595729868).jpg|thumb|upright 0.8| George Washington engraving -
    George Washington engraving
    . This engraving was apparently done by a different person, a "T. Johnson" (apparently in 1890) not Thomas Johnston who died in 1767. Also, the GW portraits this engraving is based on were done in 1783/84. In my opinion this image should be removed from the article. Shearonink (talk) 05:01, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks, Shearonink (talk) 16:24, 22 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Overall:
    PASS:
    I will do some deep passes to make sure I haven't missed anything but I will be inclined to Pass this article to GA status. Shearonink (talk) 01:43, 23 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    Read it again a time or two to make sure... Well-written, engaging prose, great referencing. It was a pleasure to read up about Johnston & his life. This article is a WP:GA. Shearonink (talk) 16:17, 23 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]