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HUSBAND.
(On obverse:)
Lewis H. Whitten Died Nov. 24, 1874, Aged 43 y'rs 7 mo's.
Waiting on the other Shore.
(On reverse:)
Hand pointing upward, and three links of chain.
No. 934.
[ White marble on granite. Good condition. This No. and 935 and 936 are inclosed in wooden paling.]
Father & Mother CAPT LEWIS FINNEY. Lost at Sea Sept. 1818, Aged 39 y'rs ELIZABETH, His widow Died Dec. 2, 1867. Aged 80 y'rs 3 mo's.
No. 935.
[Veined white marble, on marble plinth. Granite base. The whole mass inclined at an angle about 40° ]
KATE C Wife of Harrison Finney Died Jan. 1, 1855, Aged 30 y'rs. Harrison K. their Son Died Apr. 22, 1863, Aged 2 y'rs 2 mo's.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 936.
[White marble, ou marble plinth, granite base. Good condition.]
HARRISON FINNEY Died July 27, 1878, Aged 64 y'rs 4 mo's 11 days.
No. 937.
[Blue slate. Sound. Inclined. Weeping willow and urn. Is in- closed with 938 in granite posts and iron chains.]
In memory of ADALINE, Daug. of Mrs BETSEY E. and Capt. Robert Hutchinson died June 28th AD. 1833, aged 10 months. GEORGE W. their son Died Feb. 27th AD. 1835, aged 5 years, 6 months. Also their two in- fants.
Here in the low and grassy bed Brothers and sisters dear are laid Cold death has nipp'd them in the bud And they are gone to rest with God.
No. 938.
[White marble, on granite base. Good condition.]
CAPT. ROBERT HUTCHINSON Died Dec. 27, 1868, Aged 80 y'rs. DEBORAH, His Wife June 30, 1821, Aged 28 y'rs.
Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy Sight.
No. 939.
[This and the Nos. to 943 inclusive are inclosed with iron rails in granite posts. No. 939 is white marble, four feet in height. Good condition.]
Father & Mother OLIVER KEMPTON. died Sept. 30th 1803, on the Banks of Quereau, in his 36th. yr. SALLY, his Widow died Feb. 18th. 1855, Aged 84 years. There is rest in Heaven.
No. 940.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In Memory of SALLY KEMPTON Died Dec. 20, 1812, in the 13. y.r of her age Daughter of Oliver & Sally Kemp- ton.
Here sleep dear daughter all alone With aching hearts we leave thee To thee our sorrows are not known Nor can our absence grieve thee
No. 941.
[White marble. In freestone socket. Good condition.] ELIAS E. COX, son of Elias & Eliza Cox, died April 8, 1866, Aged 27 y'rs 6 mo's. 28 days.
So near perfection in his early day, Why should we weep to see him snatched away To see him reach at once the immortal prize And rise triumphant to his native skies?
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No. 942 a.
[Veincd white marble, on marble plinth. Granite base.]
ELIZA O. wife of ELIAS COX, Died Feb. 24, 1884, Aged 81 y'rs 4 mo's 11 days
No. 942 b.
[White marble on granite base. Good condition.] ELIAS COX Died Jan. 20, 1878, Aged 79 y'rs 11 mo's.
No. 943.
[White marble. Set in granite socket. Discolored, and somewhat moss-grown.]
WILLIAM, Son of Ichabod & Mary Morey, Died Oct. 13, 1863, Aged 27 y'rs 1 mo. 18 days.
The pains of death are past, Labor and sorrow cease, And his life's warfare closed at last, His soul now rests in peace.
No. 944.
[ White marble. Four and one-fourth feet in height. Weathering rough. Inscription not very distinct.]
MARY ANN, wife of Mendal Pierce, Died June 2, 1844, in her 25th. yr. Also their dau'tr ANN ELIZABETH, died Jan, 22, 1844, aged 5 mo. 15 ds.
Behold the righteous marching home, And all the angels bid them come, While Christ the judge their joy proclaims Here, come my Saints I know their names.
No. 945.
[Low, blue slate. Weatherworn and seamed. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Mrs Elisabeth Hill wife to Mr Andrew Hill who decd Febry ye 3d 1767 in the 22d year of her age
No. 946.
[White marble. Fair condition.]
HULDY, wife of ALBY WOOD, died March 3, 1841, aged 48 years.
No. 947.
[Low, white marble. Rough.]
NATHANIEL E. son of Alby & Huldy WOOD, died Jan. 19, 1858. aged 2 mo's.
No. 948.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Surface seamed. Symbol.]
Memento Mori. In Memory of Mrs Eunice wife of Mr Ebenezer Robbins : who Died June ye 4th, 1781, in the 40th Year of her Age.
In Memory of Ebenezer their son who died in Cap- tivity in the 21st Year of his Age.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
Also In Memory of 4 infant Children viz. Consider, Levi, Joanna, & Levi.
No. 949.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn. Scarcely legible. Symbol.]
In memory of Mr Ephraim Cobb who departed this life Sepr ye 6th 1775, Aged
No. 950. [Purplish blue slate. Sound.]
To the memory of Mrs MARGARET COBB widow of the late Mr. EPHRAIM COBB who died Febry 26, 1796 aged 85 years. Also to the memory of their son Capt Ephraim Cobb who died in Jamaica, 1771 aged 27 years.
No. 951.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Four feet in height. Urn under festoons. Small piece broken out of side. Some moss. Appears solid and compact, with the exception named.]
To the memory of Mr John Churchill who whas lost at Sea, In the year 1779 aged 34 years. Also to the mem- ory of Mrs Olive Churchill died June 28th 1780 aged 29 years. Relict of Mr. John Churchill. Here lies interred The body of Mr John Churchill Died October 28th 1800 in the 21st year of his age Only Son to the above Parents.
Hark! the Archangel's trumpet rends the skies From Earth and Ocean see the Dead arise The Parents, Son, and Daughter meet again Where perfect love shall banish fear and pain.
No. 952.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal outline. Festooned.]
Good condition. Urn.
To the memory of Lemuel Cobb Robbins son of Capt Ansel Robbins and Hannah his wife who died Oct 2sd 1801 aged 1 year & 10 days
We have no Reason for to mourn For gods will must be don He lent him for a little space Then sudden Called him home
No. 953.
[Blue slate. Three and one-half feet high. Good condition. Weep- ing willow and urn.]
Erected to the memory of Mr CROSBE LUCE died August 21, 1829, aged 44 years Consort of Mrs Betsey Luce.
Our life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh ; The moment when our lives begin, We all begin to die,
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No. 954. [White marble. Discolored.]
CROSBY LUCE, died Aug. 21, 1829 ÆE. 44 years. Also Betsey, his widow died Sept. 10, 1854, Æ. 65 years & 5 mo's.
No. 955.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
To the memory of ISAAC COAL Son of Mr. Isaac Coal and Mrs. Sarah his wife who died Aug. 28, 1825 in the 17 year of his age
Friends and Physicians could not save His mortal body from the grave Nor can the grave confine him here When CHRIST shall call him to appear
No. 956.
[White marble. Four feet in height. Moss-grown.]
In memory of SALLY HALL, who died Oct. 8th. 1854. aged 63 yrs. Also NATHAN T. HALL, who died Feb. 12th. 1854, Aged 25 years
No. 957.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In memory of Mr SETH LUCE Died May 6th 1802, in the 58th year of his age
No. 958.
[White marble, on broken marble plinth. Granite base.] SUSAN WESTON, Died Feb. 27, 1869, Aged 55 y'rs 7 mo's 14 days
"The memory of the just is blessed."
No. 959.
[Blue slate. Three and one-half feet high. Good condition.] Mr. LEWIS WESTON died Jan. 22d. 1825, aged 47 years Mrs. BETSEY, his wife. died Oct. 28th. 1851, aged 73 y'rs. Also Four Children Viz. HARRIET, died Jan. 10th, 1825, in her 9th. yr. LEWIS, died Jan. 25th 1838, in his 16th. yr. LEWIS died Sept 21st 1800, aged 17 Months. LEWIS, died May 8th. 1802, aged 2 Months.
No. 960.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of 2 Children of Mr Lewis & Mrs Eliza- beth Weston Jst a son Lewis died Sept 21st 1800 aged 1 year 7 months and 20 days. 2d a son Lewis died May 3d 1802 aged 1 month and 23 days
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 961.
[Blue slate. (In wooden inclosure with No. 962.) Thick. Pyramidal top. Good condition. Urn between rose-twigs.]
Here lies buried the body of Elizabeth Symmes Daugh- ter of Mr Lazarus Symmes and Polly his wife who died July 21st 1804 aged 1 year 6 months & 9 days.
No. 962. [White marble. Discolored.]
Our Father and Mother have gone to rest. LAZARUS SYMMES, Died Dec. 25, 1851 Aged 70 yrs. Also his wife MARY, Died Dec. 4, 1863 Aged 79 years
I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth on me thoughi he were dead yet shall he live.
No. 963.
[White marble, rounded top. Four feet in height. Inclosed in wooden paling.]
CHARLOTTE T. Wife of Asa Kendrick, died July 14, 1862 ; aged 52 years 6 mos. REUBEN R. KENDRICK died Mar 18, 1862 ; aged 24 years. MARY B. Wife of Mr Reuben R. Kendrick died May 2, 1862 ; aged 22 years. ELIZABETH F. daughter of Asa & Charlotte T. Ken- drick died Jan. 19, 1858, aged 17 years 9 mos.
No. 964.
[This and the following Nos. to 969 inclusive, are white marble in wooden paling. All in good condition.]
Ambrose E. son of William & Betsey NICKERSON, Died Feb. 27, 1849 Aged 4 y'rs & 4 mos.
No. 965.
[Rose, surrounded by wreath.]
BETSEY, Wife of WILLIAM NICKERSON, died Mar. 19, 1855 ; ÆE. 36 years & 8 mo's.
CHARLES H. their son died Mar. 4, 1853, Æ. 4 y'rs 6 mo's & 17 days.
A bitter cup the angel gave To her, a mother and a wife, She drank; death was not in the wave. To her it was eternal life.
Beyond the dark and swelling flood She vanished from our yearning sight, The radiant gate of heaven was closed, And welcomed home the child of light.
No. 966. [Rose in wreath.]
MARY B. wife of William Nickerson, died Nov. 18, 1840, aged 37 years. MARIA H. died Oct. 3. 1826 ; Æ. 1 day.
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WARREN M. MARIA A.
died Mar. 8, 1830, JE. 2
died June 21, 1822, Æ. 2 mo's 22 days.
days.
Children of William & Mary Nickerson.
No. 967.
WM. T. NICKERSON, Son of William & Mary Nicker- son, Died Jan. 11, 1867. Aged 29 y'rs 9 mo's. 22 days. No. 968.
JOAN BRADFORD Wife of Wm. Nickerson. Died Oct. 13, 1869, Aged 61 y'rs. 1 mo. & 11 days. And those dear eyes have shone through tears,
But never looked unkind:
For shatter'd hopes and troubled years,
Still closer seemed to bind
Thy pure and trusting heart to mine,
Not for thyself didst thou repine,
But all thy husband's grief was thine,
My beautiful, my wife.
No. 969.
WILLIAM NICKERSON. Died January 15, 1884. Aged 79 y'rs 11 mo. 11 days,
At Rest. No. 970.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried the Body of Mr LEMUEL COBB, died Octr 22, 1743 in the 38th year of his age.
No. 971.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of Mrs Mary Doten who died March 10 1809 aged 90 years
No. 972.
[Thick, blue slate. Moss-grown. Urn, with roses on either side. Part of this "anaglyph" on an inch thick lamina broken off.]
In memory of Mr Jabez Doten who Died April 6, 1805 in the 50th year of his age Also in memory of Four in- fant Daughters of Mr Jabez Doten and Mrs Hannah his wife
No. 973.
[Blue slate. Several seams across face.]
In memory of Mrs Hannah Doten Relict of Mr Jabez Doten who Died Septr 11th 1808 in the 49 year of her age No. 974.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Martha Torrey, Daughter of Mr. James & Mrs. Martha Doten who died Novr 26 1792 aged JJ months & 6 days
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 975. [Thick, blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of Mr Isaac Doten who died March 6 1809 in the 74 year of his age
No. 976.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Good condition. Urn, with cherub on each side.]
To the memory of Mrs POLLY BARTLETT Consort of Mr DAVID BARTLETT who died July 22 1803 in the 25th year of her age also in memory of David son of Mr David & Mrs Polly Bartlett who died Decr 30th 1803 aged 1 year 2 months & 14 days
Death like an overflowing stream Sweeps us away our life's a dream, An empty tale a morning flower Cut down and wither'd in an hour
No: 977.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Two symbols.]
In memory of 2 Sons of Mr John Doten & Mrs Sally his wife John Died July 18. 1793 aged three months and nine days William Died Aug 25th 1794 aged two years one month & 16 days.
Our days were few on earth We could no longer stay The Blessed JESUS doth appear To bear our souls away.
No. 978.
[White marble, cemented in marble. Good condition.]
THOMAS H. GIBBS Co. A. 3 N. Y. Regt. Died Apr. 29. 1863 Aged 17 y'rs 8 m's.
No. 979.
[White marble. On granite base. Good condition.]
CAPT. ANSELM RICKARD Died at Martinico, Oct. 6, 1801, Aged 34 y'rs.
MARGARET. his wife Died Nov. 21, 1852, Aged 81 y'rs.
No. 980. [Similar to 979. Inclined.]
ANSELM RICKARD. Died Nov. 20, 1869. Aged 71 y'rs.
CYNTHIA, his wife Died March 6, 1867, Aged 72 y'rs.
No. 981.
[Low, blue slate. Shattered and seamed; a mere ruin.]
ory of son of Capt A os Rider & Mehitable his W who d 4th 1777 Aged J year
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5 mon 5 days Also In Memor os their 2d son who died 88 Aged 3 months & JJ days.
No. 982.
[White marble. Set in freestone. Rough. Moss-grown. Inclined.]
Mrs. BETSEY, wife of David Bradford, died Nov. 26, 1843 : aged 46 yrs. 4 mo. Also 5 Children DESIRE H. died July 28, 1825, aged 19 mo. ANDREW J. died June 10, 1833, aged 18 mo. LYDIA H. died Aug. 9, 1834, aged 8 mo. LYDIA H. died Sept. 27, 1837. aged 2 yrs. 2 mo. DAVID L. died Aug. 31, 1838, aged 17 yrs. 4 mo.
No. 983.
[White marble in freestone. Good condition.] CAPT. DAVID BRADFORD Born April 28, 1796; Died July 22, 1860.
No. 984.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition, but some moss upon it. Urn between roses.]
In memory of Mrs POLLY DOTEN Consort of Mr THOMAS DOTEN who died February 24th 1803 in the 25th year of her age Also their Son an infant who Died February 9 aged 23 days
Amidst the bloom of life The fondest joys decay And here in silence sleeps Till the grate rising day. No. 985.
[Low, marble block. Good condition.]
(On upper surface:) ALBERT B.
(On obverse:)
Son of James & Eleanor Kendrick.
Called from earth to bloom in Heaven.
(On reverse:)
Died May 26, 1874, Aged 1 y'r 6 mo's 28. d's.
No. 986.
[White marble in freestone. Good condition.] JAMES KENDRICK Died May 18, 1872 Aged 51 y'rs 10 mo's, 18 days HATTIE B ; Died Feb. 22, 1864, Aged 3 days. Dau. of James & Elenore Kendrick Rest Kind Husband and Father rest, Until the trump of God shall sound, Then thou shall be raised to glory, immortality and eternal life. To dwell with God, and thy loved of earth to part no more.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND E EPITAPHS.
No. 987.
[White marble. Granite base. Good condition.]
DEBORAH wife of JAMES KENDRICK died June 11, 1856. Aged 27 years.
When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
No. 988. [White marble. Good condition.]
SALLY K. wife of James Kendrick Died Dec. 15, 1848, aged 27 years Also an Infant Daughter. Rest, Kind mother and companion, rest. Thy cares are all o'er O may we meet in heaven above
And there to part no more
No. 989.
[White marble. Disintegrating.]
MARY E., Daughter of James & Deborah Kendrick died May 29, 1856, Æ. 2 y'rs 10 mo's & 13 days
No. 990.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Sacred to the memory of MRS. MARY LANMAN Widow of Mr. Peter Lanman, who died Jan. 5, 1838, aged 73 y.rs. No. 991.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Sacred to the memory of Mr. Peter Lanman. who de- parted this life Sept. 14, 1825, in the 66 year of his age My Saviour shall my life restore
And raise me from my dark abode,
My flesh and soul shall part no more But dwell forever near my GOD,
No. 992.
[Blue slate Good condition. Symbol.] In Memory of MR. SAMUEL LANMAN who died Jany 10, 1794 in the 73 year of his age
In thy fair book of life divine My God inscribe my name There let it fill some humble place Beneath the slaughter'd Lamb.
No. 993.
[White marble. On granite base. This monument has a small cleft at lower part, where in contact with marble plinth; otherwise in good condition.]
JESSE H. TURNER, Died July 14, 1869, aged 53 yrs. No. 994.
[White marble. On marble plinth. Granite base. Fair condition.] (On obverse:)
CAPT JESSE TURNER ELIZABETH H. his wife.
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(On reverse :)
CAPT JESSE TURNER. Lost at sea on passage from Plymouth to West India, Dec, 5, 1830, aged 48 y'rs. ELIZABETH H. his wife Died Mar. 18, 1834, Aged 45 y'rs
No. 995.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn.]
Erected to the memory of MRS. LYDIA RIDER, widow of Mr. William Rider died March 2, 1838, in the 80 year of her age.
I now confide in Christ alone, No other guide nor Lord I own Rejoice my soul rejoice and sing, He's both thy Saviour and thy King.
No. 996.
[Blue slate. Seams run diagonally across face. Weeping willow and urn.]
To the memory of MR. WILLIAM RIDER who was born June 17, 1750, and died May 5, 1816.
Our life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh The moment when our lives begin We all begin to die.
No. 997.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Weatherworn. Symbol.] In memory of John Rider who decd March ye 11th 1756 Aged 47 years wanting 4 days
No. 998.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Defaced. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs MARY RIDER widow of Mr JOHN RIDER who decd August 24th 1785 aged 60 years 10 months & 25 days
No. 999.
[Low, blue slate. Marred at top; otherwise in good condition.]
In memory of Abigail Thomas Dunham Daughter of Mr William & Mrs Elizabeth Dunham his wife who died July 2, 1801 aged 9 years
No. 1000.
[White marble. Removed from broken socket, and placed in the ground.]
WILLIAM DUNHAM Born Oct. 13, 1764, Died Oct. 8. 1833. Aged 69 y'rs.
Our life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh ; The moment that our lives begin, We all begin to die.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND
No. 1001.
[White marble. Removed from broken socket, and set in the ground.] ELIZABETH widow of William Dunham, Born Mar. 20 1770 ; Died July 20, 1854, Æ. 84 y'rs & 4 mo's. When the Christian's race is run Though long she slumbers in the ground Her virtues like the setting sun Shall shed a heavenly lustre round
No. 1002.
[Blue slate. Good condition, but moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lies buried ye Body of Mr WILLIAM RICKARD who departed this Life August 20, 1766 Aged 62 years Also his Infant Son Buried October 18th 1764.
No. 1003.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-grown. Face of symbol scaled off, at a seam which extends down the face of the stone.]
In Memory of Henry son of Mr Barnabus Otis & Mrs Polly his wife who died July ye 22d J783 aged JO Months & 8 Days
No. 1004.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn. Seamed. Read with difficulty. Sym- bol.]
Here lyes ye body of Abigail Rider who decd Nov
ye 1725 in ye 26 year of her age
No. 1005. [Purple slate. Moss-covered. Symbol.]
Here lies Buried ye Body of Mrs Hannah Jackson wid- dow of Mr Jeremiah Jackson who Deced June 29th 1763 in ye 84 year of her age.
No. 1006.
[Purplish slate. Marred and moss-grown. Symbol.] Here lyes ye ody of Mr Samuel Ryder who decd July ye 1715 About ye 85th year of his age.
No. 1007.
[Low, wide, purplish slate. Laminæ separating. Symbol.] Here lyes ye body of Mr John Ward Decd March ye 15th 1719-20 in ye 53d year of his age
No. 1008.
[Purple slate. Lamina separating. Part of superficial lamina missing.]
Here 1 Body of Mr Joseph Bartlett deceased
F brury ye 13, 1711 in ye 73d year of his age lo here their bodys near togather lay till ye bright morn of ye Resurrection day
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No. 1009. [White marble. Weathering rough.]
William T. son of Harvey & Olive L. Raymond died Nov. 12, 1852, aged 2 yıs & 4 mo. Parents and Friends Weep not for me, Nor ov'r this Body mourn Soon soon you'll meet with me again When Christ shall call you home.
No. 1010.
[White marble, on marble plinth. Granite base. A beautiful stone. Good condition.]
HARVEY H. RAYMOND Born Sept. 19, 1809 Died March 18, 1854.
No. 1011.
[Blue slate. Four and a half feet high. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
this stone is erected to the memory of Mrs Fear Bart- lett Late Consort of Capt Isaac Bartlett who died April 18, 1811 in the 32 year of her age
More worth and virtue seldom warm'd a breast,
Than hers who here lies, undisturb'd at rest
A tender mother and a faithful wife,
Exemplary in every walk of life,
He infant children feel the chastening rod
Her husband bows submissive-her spirit ascends to God.
No. 1012.
[Blue slate .- purplish. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Rebecca Bartlett Daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Bartlett who died November 14, 1817 aged 4 years & 3 months.
Behold a sweet and lovely Child Which once so fair serene and mild
has bid the world adieu
To save the darling child from woe And guard her from all harms From all the griefs you feel below I call'd her to my arms. No. 1013.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Two figures of weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of two children of Isaac & Rebecca Bart- lett An infant Son born June 6, and died June 9, 1822 ; CALEB born April 21; 1824, and died July 21, 1826. How sweetly sleeps the smiling flowers, Born but to blossom and decay, O GOD! how solemn was the hour When their blest spirits fled away. May angels watch around their bed, And JESUS his kind mercy show Till God shall bid their bodies rise And bloom where lasting lillies grow.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1014.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn. Wreaths around the inscription.]
Sacred to the Memory of EPHRAIM BARTLETT; who was born Feb, y 19, 1809 died Dec,r 3, 1832. There is a calm for those who weep, A rest for weary pilgrims found. And while the mouldering ashes sleep Low in the ground The soul of origin divine God's glorious Image freed from clay In Heaven's eternal sphere shall shine A star of day.
No. 1015.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition, but moss-grown. Weeping willow and urn. Symbol.]
In memory of Jane Leonard Daughter of Oliver and Rebeca Weston died July 12, 1825 aged 2 years 6 months O may thy spirit wait The first at heaven's gate To meet and welcome Me.
No. 1016.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] Erected to the memory of Mrs. Abigail Leonard wife of Mr William Leonard who died Jany 4, 1821, in the 48 year of her age.
Raised from the dead we live anew And justified by Grace We shall appear in, glory too And see our father's face.
No. 1017.
[Blue slate. Seam across face. Fair condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mrs Susanna Leonard Wife of Mr Wil- liam Leonard who died Deer 14th 1808 in the 45th year of her age. Their infant Ephraim Bartlett Leonard died Januy 31st 1809 aged 7 months and 14 Days.
No. 1018.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
To The memory of Mrs Rebekah Leonard wife of Mr William Leonard who died Oct 2th 1801 in the 32 year of her age.
No. 1019.
[Blue slate. Seamed. Fair condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mr EPHRAIM BARTLETT who was drowned on the Grand Bank Sept 9th 1800 in the 34th year of his age
The voice of this alarming scene May every heart obey Nor be the heavenly warning vain Which calls to watch and pray.
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No. 1020.
[Low, wide, blue slate. Good condition, Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of John Drew aged 79 years Died July the 27th 1721.
No. 1021.
[Blue slate. Shattered and ruined.] John Aged Deces 25th
[NOTE. In Kingman's excellent work, "Epitaphs from Burial Hill," the inscription on No. 1021-probably copied by Win. S. Rus- sell, Esq., about the year 1858,-is given as follows:
Here lyes buried ye body of JOHN RICKARD Aged about 55 years Decsd March ye 25th 1712.]
No. 1022.
[Blue slate. Somewhat marred. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried ye body of Mary Rickard Aged 55 years Decesd August ye 28th 1712.
No. 1023.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn, seamed, and moss-grown. Symbol.]
In memory of Mrs JEMIMA TAYLOR wife of Capt JACOB TAYLOR who decd March J4th 1783 In ye 52d year of her Age Also In Memory of Mr JACOB TAY- LOR her Son who was Drowned Nov. 26th 1783 in ye 21st year of his Age.
No. 1024.
[Blue slate. Right wing of symbol broken off; otherwise in good . condition.]
To the memory of Capt JACOB TAYLOR who died May 2, 1788 aged 59 years.
Through life he brav'd her foe if great or small, And march'd out foremost at his Country's call.
No. 1025. [Low, blue slate. Much injured.]
l'e es ye Body of les Curtis who ·d Novbr ye 19th 1729 in the 18th year of his age.
No. 1026.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Seams opened. Pieces gone. Enough of the border left to show that it was a handsome piece of sculpture. Only beginning and ending of lines remain.]
Her of Dogg to M ZAR Dog-
get decd Decbr 7th 1731 in ye 38th year of her age.
[NOTE. No. 1026 is the grave of Elizabeth Doggett, wife of Eben- ezar Doggett, as appears by Kingman's work, and was probably copied by Wm. S. Russell, Esq., in the year 1858.]
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND
No. 1027.
[Blue slate. Laminæ open. Surface seamed and cleft. Symbol.] Here lies Buried Mr Lothrop Rickard who died March ye 6th, 1759 Aged 27 years.
No. 1028.
[Light blue slate. Lamina separating somewhat, but condition fair. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs SARAH BARTLETT wife of Dea'n JOSEPH BARTLETT who died Decr 23d 1785 in the 80th year of her age
No. 1029.
[Blue slate. Broken. Cannot endure much longer. Symbol.] In Memory of Dea'n JOSEPH BARTLETT who died May 30 J783 in the 80 year of his age.
No. 1030.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Skull and crossbones.]
Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mr JOHN BARTLETT who departed this life February the 6th A. D. 1773 A. 77 years.
No. 1031.
[Blue slate. Five and a half feet high. Good condition. Mauso- leum.]
Erected to the memory of CAPT. FINNEY LEACH, who departed this life Novr 5th 1839, in the 65 year of his age.
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