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No. 727.
[A Goodwin stone. Moss-covered and difficult to read. Symbol.]
Here lyes Interr'd ye Body of SOUTHWORTH Son to ICHABOD SHAW & PRISCILLA his wife, he died Sept ye 9th Day AD. 1772, Aged 7 months and 6 Days
No. 728.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating to some extent, but in fair condi- tion. Symbol.]
In memory of JAMES HOVEY Esq. who decd Jany ye 7th 1781 in ye 72d year of his Age
No. 729. [Blue slate. Badly cleft and seamed.]
Here lies Buried ye Body of Mrs Lydia Houey late wife of James Houey Esqr & Daughter of ye late Decn John Atwood decd She died Febry ye 23d 1771 In ye 56th year of her age
No. 730.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Face entire, excepting the sym- bol, which has lost the greater part of its wings.]
Here lyes Buried ye body of Mrs Mary Hovey late wife of James Hovey Esq She died on ye 2d day of June A D. J774 in the 44th Year of her Age.
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No. 731.
[Polished granite column, about five feet in height. The name "Hall" in relief on base. Enclosed in fence of granite and iron.]
John T. Hall June 6, 1819, Sept. 21, 1885 I shall be satisfied, when I awake with thy likeness. No. 732.
[White marble, on granite base. A small cleft at top, -otherwise in good condition.]
EBER HALL, Lost at sea, Oct. 11, 1820, aged 29 y'rs. ELIZABETH, his wife died Sept. 12, 1851 aged 61 y'rs. MARY their dau. died Dec. 15, 1813, aged 8 mo's & 26 d's. No. 733.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
ELIAB WOOD died June 14, 1842, in the 57 year of his age.
For our hearts shall rejoice in him because we have trusted in his holy name. No. 734.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
PERSES, wife of Eliab Wood died Oct. 5th, 1824, in the 38 year of her age
Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. No. 735.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
BETSEY, wife of Eliab Wood died Oct. 23, 1839, in the 49th y.r of her age.
No. 736.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mrs. Eleanor Wood wife of Eliab Wood died Janu 28, 1828 ; aged 35 years Also their Son Isaac L. Wood died June 26 1828 aged 5 months.
No. 737.
[White marble. Moss-grown at top. Discolored.] In memory of BETSEY S. wife of Eliab Wood Jr. who died June 13, 1841 aged 25 years.
No. 738.
[White marble. Has been broken across, and the upper moiety set in the ground.]
LEMUEL REED born April 25, 1819, died Nov. 20, 1844.
No. 739.
[Blue slate. Inclined. Urn.] In memory of Mr. William Lewis who died July 15, 1806 in the 30 year of his age
My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound, Then burst its chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 740.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal outline. Four feet in height. Good con- dition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Capt ELLIS BREWSTER, who died at Sea, August 27, 1817 in the 49 year of his age.
No. 741.
[Blue slate. Top and right-hand corner gone.] Capt Ellis Brews and Mrs Nancy wife died Dec 13 180 aged 4 years
He listen'd for a while to hear
Our mortal griefs then tun'd his ear
To angel harps and songs and cried
To join their notes celestial sigh'd and dyed.
No. 742.
[White marble mottled. Has left a granite base, and is set in the ground. Marble in sound condition.] Daniel H. Sears, Died Sept. 1 1882 Aged 71 y'rs, 5 mo's, 12 days.
(On the reverse the word:) FATHER. No. 743.
[White marble similar to preceding. Has left a marble plinth which was on a freestone base, and is set in the ground.]
Belinda T. wife of Daniel H. Sears, Died Oct. 21, 1832, Aged 38 y'rs 2 mo's, 15 days. (On reverse:) MOTHER No. 744.
[Low, blue slate, top and right side broken off, taking part of in- scription.]
of Capt. Willia Mrs Elizabeth Br
who died Sept 22d 180 aged 3 years 6 months & 22 days
Hush weeping parents & ye kindred dear Weep not for us nor shed a mournful tear Our bodys sleep within the silent dust Our souls redeem'd are happy with the just.
No. 745.
[Very small, low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.] To the memory of Elizabeth Taylor Brewster daughter of Capt William & Mrs Elizabeth Brewster who died Sept 25, 1802 aged 17 days
No. 746.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In memory of William Brewster Son of Capt William Brewster & Mrs. Elizabeth his wife died April 5th 1804 aged one year 5 months & 17 days The father and the children dead We hope to heaven their souls are fled
The widow now alone is left Of all her family bereft. May she now put her trust in God. To heal the wounds made by his rod.
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No. 747.
[White marble. Set in the ground, in front of its former stone socket or base.]
WILLIAM BREWSTER, Born Dec 27, 1770, Died Jan. 12, 1804 ELIZABETH T. BREWSTER, Born Oct. 30, 1769, Died Dec. 31, 1854 Also their Children Eliza- beth T. Born Aug. 31, 1796, Died June 7, 1798. William Born March 1, 1799, Died Sept. 22, 1802. Elizabeth T. Born May 8, 1801 Died Sept. 25, 1802. William Born Oct, 23, 1803 Died April 4, 1805.
No. 748.
[A handsome granite column in iron inclosure. Inscription, on bronze tablet, in capital letters.]
Dr. ZACHEUS BARTLETT born Sept. 20, 1765, died Dec. 25, 1835.
HANNAH BARTLETT born Aug. 24, 1777, died June 21, 1858.
No. 749.
[White marble. In stone socket. Inclined.]
FREDERICK JACKSON, Born May 19, 1791 : Died June 27, 1857.
No. 750.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
CAROLINE JACKSON, died June 5, 1841, aged 48 years.
No. 751.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow, mausoleum, and urn.]
In memory of Sarah. widow of the late Thomas Jack- son who died Jan. 30, 1846 in her 70th year.
No. 752.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow over tomb, or mau- soleum.]
In memory of MR. THOMAS JACKSON who died Nov. 10, 1840 aged 86 years
No. 753.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn, with lily on each side.]
To the memory of Mrs LUCY JACKSON wife of Mr. THOMAS JACKSON, who died Nov. 10, 1804, Aged 39 years
The sainted partner, and the friend sincere
The tenderest parent-traveller-slumbers liere Smote by the storm, with blooms and verdure crowned So falls the tree, and spreads a fragrance round.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 754.
[Light colored blue slate. Crossbones, under which are two symbols (or "cherubs").]
In Memory of Capt THOMAS JACKSON who departed this Life July ye J0th J775 Aged 7 years.
[The unit figure of the age is marred. It seems to be "5."
No. 755.
[Blue slate. Compact. Moss-grown. Symbol.] Here lies buried Capt Hezekiah Jackson who decd Febry ye 6th J768 In ye 30th year of his Age.
No. 756.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Surface somewhat seamed. Sym- bol.]
. In Memory of Mrs ELIZABETH JACKSON wife of Mr NATHANIEL JACKSON who departed this Life Octr ye 27th J775 aged 28 years
No. 757.
[Light blue slate. Lamina separated. Surface seamed and cleft. Crossbones and two symbols, similar to 754.]
In Memory of Mrs HANNAH JACKSON widow of Capt THOMAS JACKSON decd who departed this Life Jany ye 21st 1778 Aged 70 years
No. 758.
[A Goodwin stone. Covered with moss. Is about 15 inches high. Symbol.]
Here lies buried the body of Salome Daughter of Wil- liam Hall Jackson & Deborah his wife who departed this life ye 27th of July AD 1769 aged 10 Months & 2 Days No. 759.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In memory of Elizabeth Daughter to Mr Samuel & Mrs Experience Jackson his wife decd July ye 3J J763 aged JJ days.
No. 760.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Symbol, injured.]
In Memory of Ezra Thayer Jackson son of Mr Thomas Jackson 2d & Mrs Lucy his wife who died Novr 23d J783 Aged 25 days
What did the Little hasty Sojournr find so forbidding & disgustful in our upper World to occasion its precipitant exit.
No. 761.
[Low, blue slate. Sound and compact. Symbol.]
In Memory of Frederic son of Mr Thomas Jackson and Mrs Lucy his wife who died March J5, J788 aged J year & 5 days
O! happy Probationer! accepted, without being exercised !- It was thy peculiar Privilege not to feel the slightest of those Evils, which oppress thy surviving kindred.
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No. 762. [Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Died Augst 22d 1788 Desire Jackson Daughter of Mr Thomas Jackson & Mrs Lucy his wife aged 2 months & 13 days
No. 763.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Died Septr 10th 1796 Lucy Jackson Daughter of Mr Thomas Jackson & Mrs Lucy his wife aged 1 year 3 months & 9 days.
No. 764.
[White marble. Disintegrating rapidly. Urn.]
In Memory of MERCY JACKSON died Octr 13th 1799 aged 29 years.
At thy Command she meekly yields Her body to the dust Jesus, she trusts alone in thee And knows in whom she trusts.
No. 765.
[Blue slate. Over 4 feet in height. Good condition, except two seams on surface laminæ. Figure of obelisk at top, in relief.]
Consecrated to the memory of Mr SAMUEL JACKSON who departed this life March 27th 1805 in the 74th year of his age.
Let Earth dissolve, yon ponderous orbs descend And grind us into dust the soul is safe The man emerges, mounts above the wreck A towring flame from nature's funeral pyre.
No. 766.
[Blue slate. Good condition; save moss-grown. Urn.] In memory of Experience Jackson relict of Samuel Jackson who died August 23 1808 aged 72.
No. 767.
[White marble, standing in a broken stone base. Marble in fair condition.]
Erected In memory of NATHANIEL GOODWIN, died Feb. 13, 1857 : in his 87th year.
No. 768. [White marble. Weathering rough.]
Erected in memory of LYDIA GOODWIN, Consort of NATH IEL Goodwin died Aug. 29, 1842, in her 74th year.
No. 769.
[White marble, 4 feet in height. Good condition.]
Erected in memory of MARY ANN. dau. of Nath.l & Lydia Goodwin. died April 7, 1832, aged 26 y'rs & 6
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mo. Also their Son Edward J. Goodwin, died in Havana March 16, 1828, aged 24 y'rs. & 6 mo.
No. 770.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown, but sound and compact. Two symbols.]
In memory of Mrs. RUTH GOODWIN, widow of Genl Nathl Goodwin who died Feb. 10, 1825, Aged 79 years No. 771.
[ Blue slate. 4 1-2 feet high. Several seams entirely across the sur- face. Urn at top. Inscription in large figure of urn.]
To the memory of Genl Nathl Goodwin who departed this life March 8th 1819 aged 70 years
No. 772.
[Very thick, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Cross- bones, with two symbols beneath.]
To the memory of Mrs MOLLY GOODWIN wife of Nathaniel Goodwin Esqr who departed this Life Octr ye 22d AD J779 ÆEtatis 30 years.
No. 773.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition, but moss-grown. Symbol.]
To the memory of Hannah Daughter of Nathl Good- win and Molly his Wife who died May ye 5th 1772 Ætatis 8 Days
No. 774.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-grown. Fair condition. Urn.]
To the memory of Molly I. Goodwin daughter of Mr Thomas & Mrs Abigal Goodwin of Portland who died Augst 24, 1798 aged 15 months
No. 775.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Lazarus son of Nathl Goodwin Esqr and Mrs Molly his wife who died July ye 29th 1778 /Etatis 6 Days
No. 776.
[Purple slate, sound and compact. Set in granite base, with a cement which appears to be crumbling. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Dr Caleb Boutelle, who died Sept. 2, 1819, aged 35 years.
"He that believeth on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." No. 777. [Similar to 776.]
In memory of Ann Goodwin Boutelle, who died Oct. 2, 1874, aged 89 years
"Jesus said unto her I am the resurrection & the life."
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No. 778.
[White marble. Discolored. Open book in relief.]
In Memory of ISAAC J. LUCAS, Jr. Born Feb. 20, 1830, Died Oct. 17, 1858, Aged 28 y'rs 8 mo.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Ps. 37.,37.
No. 779.
[White marble. Seamed slightly. Fair condition.]
MARY A. LUCAS, Wife of Isaac J. Lucas Jr. Died Apr. 8, 1861 : aged 28 years, 5 mos.
No. 780.
[White marble. Four feet high. Set in freestone base. Whole mass inclined. Stone itself in good condition.]
ISAAC J. LUCAS Born July 3, 1797, Died Dec. 20, 1877, Aged 80 y'rs 5 mo's 17 days.
Trusting in Jesus. No. 781.
[White marble, in stone socket. Good condition.]
CATHERINE HOWLAND Wife of Isaac J. Lucas, Born July 17, 1800. Died Jan. 18, 1865, Æ. 64 yrs 6 mos. Also three children Catherine H. Lewis F. & George W.
No. 782.
[White marble. Weathering rough. Has left a broken socket, and is set in the ground.]
HANNAH J. WASHBURN daughter of Isaac J. & Catherine Lucas, Died October 17, 1863 ; Æ. 36 years 6 mos.
No. 783.
[White marble. Rough and moss-grown. Square and compasses and "G" at top. Figure of an obelisk, having before it "Psalm" and after it "verse 1." This marble is rapidly disintegrating.]
Erected for the memory of Captn LEVI LUCAS who died April 6, 1814, ÆEt. 46.
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell to- getlier in unity.
No. 784.
[Blue slate. Broken diagonally across. Upper moiety gone, but an inscription remains.]
To e memory of Mrs. HANNAH LUCAS wife of Capt Levi Lucas who died Octr 6 1801 in the 29th year of her age
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No. 785.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Surface cleft whole length in two places. Symbol.]
In memory of Harriet Daughter of Mr Samuel & Mrs Hannah Jackson who died Sept. 17, 1793 aged 10 months & 3d (piece gone)
Babes thither caught from Womb and Breast Claim Right to sing above the Rest
Because they found the happy shore They never saw nor sought before.
No. 786.
[Mottled marble. On granite base. Inclosed in granite curbing with No. 787. Good condition.]
ELLIS BARNES Died in Whatcom, Washington Ter- ritory, Aug. 29, 1858, Aged 31 y'rs. An affectionate son & brother.
No. 787. [Similar to 786.]
WILLIAM BREWSTER BARNES Died Dec. 14, 1870 Aged 59 y'rs 10 m's.
An affectionate Husband & Father.
No. 788.
[Blue slate. Weatherwoen. Skull at top; under this, crossbones and symbol.]
In memory of Mrs Joanah Holmes who departed this life Decr 17th 1773 in the 76th year of her age.
[NOTE. Young trees, growing close to stone, conceal part of the inscription.]
No. 789.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
In Memory of Jonathan son of Captain Elkanah Bart- lett & Mrs Sarah his wife who died Sept ye 17th 1781 aged 15 months.
No. 790.
[White marble on granite base. Good condition.]
WILLIAM E. BARNES, died Aug. 27, 1870, Æ. 34 y'rs 8 mo's 15 days.
God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly, What He hath given :
They live on earth in thought and deed as truly As in his heaven.
No. 791.
[White marble on marble plinth, granite base.]
MARTHA L. Wife of David Turner, died Nov. 6, 1839, Aged 29 yrs.
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No. 792. [Similar to 791.]
DAVID TURNER died May 14, 1869. Aged 66 yrs. 4 mos.
"When Christ. who is our life, shall appear then shall ye also ap- pear with him in glory."
No. 793. [Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mrs Rebekah Bartlett wife of Mr Elkanah Bartlett who died July 17th 1797 in the 28th year of her age Also Rebekah their Daughter who in her 11th month died June 9th 1797
No. 794.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-grown, but sound. Symbol.]
In Memory of Southworth son of Mr Job & Mrs Re- . becca Rider who died Octr 15 1793 aged 6 years and 3 months.
No. 795. [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of ANN L. BOUTELL, who died Dec. 5, 1835, aged 16 yrs. Also ELLEN G. BOUTELL, who died Sept. 3, 1823, Aged 6 yrs. Also Nath. G. Boutell who died at Lexington Sept. 26, 1816, Aged 1 year and 3 mon.
No. 796.
[Low, blue slate. Part of surface scaled off. Moss-grown. Inclined. Symbol ]
Rebecca Fuller deceased Dece 25 1772 Aged 1 year 4 months and 13 days Daughter of Mr John Fuller and Rebecca his Wife.
No. 797.
[Blue slate. 3 1-2 feet high. Pyramidal shape. Urn between roses.] To the memory of Mrs Rebeckah Bartlett Consort of Mr. John Bartlett who died Decbr 18th 1804, in the 26th year of her age.
That female virtue wich adorn'd thy bloom Friendship recalls and weeps upon thy tomb Their sad remembrance drops a silent tear And chaste affection stands a mourner their.
No. 798.
[Blue slate. Upper moiety broken off and gone.]
mem Rebeckah B daughter Mr John Bartlett Mrs Rebeckah his who died. Sepr 27,
aged 3 years & 2 months & 17 days 'Tis God who lifts our comforts high Or sinks them in the grave, He gives, and, blessed be his name, He takes but what he gave.
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No. 799.
[White marble on granite. Good condition. Three links of chain at top.]
JOSEPH B. WHITING died July 2, 1877, aged 36 y'rs. 4 mo's.
No. 800.
[White marble in granite socket. Good condition.]
DANIEL DEACON died March 13, 1842, Aged 51 y'rs. POLLY T. His widow Died Sept. 28, 1875, Aged 82 y'rs. SUSAN A. their dau. Died May 22, 1836, Aged 3 y'rs.
No. 801.
[Low, Goodwin stone. Moss-grown. Slightly marred at top. Two symbols.]
In memory of Josiah son to Mr. John Cobb and Sarah his wife who died Sepr ye 10 AD. J744 in ye 6th year of his age Likewise a Daughter died not named aged JJ days. No. 802.
[A Goodwin stone. Two and a half feet high. Moss-grown. Letters cut uncommonly large. Symbol.]
Here lies interr'd the Body of Mr. JOHN COBB who de- parted this life July ye J6th AD. J750 in the 4J Year of his Age.
No. 803.
[A Goodwin stone. Moss-covered. Cleft at top parallel to surface. Symbol.]
Here lies interrd ye Body of Mr JOHN COBB who de- parted this life August the 7th AD. 1769 in the 27th year of his Age.
No. 804.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mrs Sarah Delano wife of Capt Nathan Delano who died Sept 21st 1781 in the 69th year of her age.
No. 805.
[Blue slate. Slightly injured on surface. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mrs Mary Cobb who died Augst 6, 1799 in the 58th year of her age
No. 806.
[ Blue slate. Good condition. Urn under festoons.]
To the memory of Mrs Sarah Cobb who died in Jany 1805 aged 59 years
No. 807.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Four feet in height. Urn between rose-twigs.]
Erected to perpetuate the memory of two Sons of Thomas & Sarah Wethrell Who Died in the West Indies
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William Wethrell Decd at St Thomas March 23d 1803 Aged 22 years. Isaac Wethrell Decd at Martinico Jan- uary 23d 1803 Aged 19 years.
By foreign hands thy dying eyes were clos'd By foreign hands thy decent limbs compos'd
By foreign hands thy humble graves adornd
By Strangers honourd and by Strangers mourned
No. 808.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In remembrance of MISS HARRIOT WETHRELL who re- signed this Life May 7 1815 aged 23 years
"Calm be thy rest Soft as the slumbers of a saint forgiven
And mild as opening gleams of promised heaven."
No. 809.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Good condition. Urn under festoons.]
To the memory of Mrss Eliz'h Wethrell who departed this life January 5 1814 in the 59 year of her age
No. 810.
[This and the following Nos. to 814 inclusive, are inclosed in iron fence. The name "Wethrell" and date "1857" are cast on the gate of entrance. No. 810 is in good condition.]
THOMAS WETHRELL Born Dec. 4th 1742, Died Dec. 10th 1809.
No. 811. [Good condition.]
SARAH WETHRELL wife of Thomas Wethrell, Born Aug. 6 1753, Died Oct. 30th 1794. LUCIA, their Daugh. Deceased Oct. 27th 1790, Aged 1 year
No. 812.
[On marble block based on granite. Good condition.]
Rev. Isaac Wethrell Son of Thomas and Nancy Shaw WETHRELL Born in Plymouth October 24 1806 Died in Boston November 30 1881.
Requiescat in pace.
No. 813.
[Set in stone socket. Inclined backward. (This monument is to the widow of Joseph Bartlett, a native of Plymouth; H. U. 1782, afterward attorney-at-law in Portsmouth, N. H., and in Boston, Mass.)]
ANNA M. BARTLETT, Born January 31. 1771. Died November 20, 1864.
--
Asleep in Jesus.
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No. 814. [Good condition.]
ANNA Wethrell wife of Thomas Wethrell. Born Feb. 20th 1747 Died Sept. 12th 1778. WILLIAM their Son Deceased Sept 6, 1770. Aged 1 year No. 815.
[Low, white marble. Good condition. Rosebud and leaves at top.] BETSEY, Dau. of Lemuel & Mehitable Raymond Died March 18, 1850 Aged 3 weeks.
No. 816.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-grown. Piece broken off lower left corner. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mr JOSEPH RIDER Jun who departed this Life May ye 13th J779, in the 65th year of his age.
No. 817.
[Blue slate. Surface lamina mostly separated and gone. Symbol.] buried Rider Decd 29th 17 In 5t y
No. 818.
[Purple slate. Solid. On stone socket with brimstone cement. Good condition.]
FATHER. MERRICK RYDER. Died June 8, 1858, Aged 68 y'rs. 9 mo's.
No. 819. [Similar to 818.]
MOTHER. Lucy Delano, Wife of Merrick Ryder, Died April 28, 1865, Aged 70 y'rs. 9 mo's.
No. 820.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, save moss-grown and inclined. Symbol.]
In Memory of Miss Bathsheba Holmes Daughter of Mr Elnathan Holmes & Mrs Bathsheba his wife who died Sept JJth J784 aged J6 years JJ months & 4 days.
No. 821.
[Blue slate. Good condition, save a threatening seam near the ground. Urn with rosebud on each side.]
In memory of Mr ABNER HOLMES who died May 26th 1803 aged Twenty five years Also in memory of Mrs MARY HOLMES relict of Mr ABNER HOLMES who died april 17th 1804, aged 24 years and of their infant Mary who died July 21th 1803 aged 4 months.
What is this World we saw this youthful pair
Belov'd and happy every prospect fair Now in the grave but kindred cease your sighs To them twas but the path to Christ above the skies.
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No. 822. [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
To the memory of Mr Benjamin Bartlett who Died Decr 24th 1801, aged 64 years Likewise his late Consort Jamima Bartlett who died February 15th 1808 aged 66 years.
No. 823. [Blue slate. Sound. Symbol ]
To the memory of Mary Brewster Holmes Daughter to Elnathan Holmes & Deborah his wife who died Sep 21 1794 aged 2 months also thare son who died Sepr 17 1795 aged 5 hours.
The Babe that's caught from womb and breast Claim right to sing above the rest Because they found the happy shore They neither saw nor sought before.
No. 824.
[White marble. Weathering rough. Moss-grown.] SARAH, widow of Capt. America Brewster died Dec. 22, 1850, aged 75 y'rs.
No: 825.
[White marble. Moss-grown. First four words ornamented.]
Died 17th Nov. 1847, Capt. America Brewster, aged 74 yı's.
No. 826.
In Memory of MRS. LUCY widow of Mr. Thomas Burgess, who departed this life July 5th 1843, aged 58 yrs.
No. 827.
[Fine, blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] Erected to the memory of Mrs. SARAH LANMON who departed this life Sep 18 1827 in the 74 year of her age Cold in the dust her perish'd heart may lie But that which warm'd it once, will never die.
No. 828.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Fair condition.] Sacred to the memory of Capt. Richard Holmes who died October 22, 1820, in the 76 year of his age.
God, my Redeemer, lives, And often from the skies Looks down, and watches all my dust Till He shall bid it rise.
No. 829.
[Blue slate. Sound, but moss-grown. Urn.]
In memory of Mrs Abigal Holmes Consort of Capt Richard Holmes who died April 8th 1807 in the 53 year of her age
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No. 830.
[White marble. On granite base. Five feet in height. At top, figure of a chain-six broken links-with legend "Parted below, United above."]
SARAH HOLMES, died April 1, 1868, aged 86 years. No. 831.
[Blue slate. Inclined. Sound. Urn.]
In memory of Henry Holmes Son of Mr Nathaniel Holmes and Mary his wife who died Decr 8 1795 aged 2 years 8 months & 8 days.
No. 832.
[Blue slate. Shape, pyramidal. Four and one-half feet high. Cov- ered with inoss. Weeping willow and urn.]
Erected to the memory of Miss Ruth Crandon daughter of Benjamin & Sukey Crandon, who departed this life October 10, A. D. 1830 iu the 36 year of her age.
No. 833.
[Blue slate. Sound. Weeping willow and urn.]
Erected to the memory of Miss Mary B. Crandon Daughter of Mr. Benjamin Crandon. & Mrs. Sukey his wife, who departed this life September 6, 1819. in the 15th year of her age
No. 834.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Jane Crandon Daughter of Mr Benjamin Crandon & Mrs Sukey his wife died Novm 2J J800 Aged 8 months & 9 days
No. 835.
[Fine, blue slate. Pyramidal. Good condition. Weeping willow.]
Erected to the memory of . Mrs. Nancy B. Jackson widow of Mr Cornelius S. Jackson, and daughter of Mr. Benjamin Crandon, who died Norr 2, 1819 aged 27 years & six months. Also to the memory of Mr. Cornelius S. Jackson. who died at Gaudalope August 31 AD. 1815 aged 33 years.
No. 836.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Erected to the memory of Miss Sarah Crandon Daugh- ter of Mr. Benjamin Crandon, and Mrs. Sukey his wife, who Departed this Life March 24, AD. 1820, in the 23 year of her age.
No. 837.
[Blue slate. Flaming urn. Good condition.]
In memory of SUKEY CRANDON, wife of Benjamin Crandon who died July 16, 1835 in her 67 y.r.
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No. 838.
[Blue slate. Good condition, save being inclined. Flaming urn.]
In memory of Benj. Crandon Esq., who died Sept. 28, 1841, in his 78th year He was app'd Inspector of the Customs of Duxbury, under the administration of Gen- eral Washington. and held the office of Dep. Collector and Inspector of Plymouth, until April 20, 1841, having held the office under every President of the United States.
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