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No. 1356.
[Dark blue slate. Good condition. Two rosettes.]
To the memory of Capt EDWARD TAYLOR who was drowned in attempting to go ashore from his vessel Novr 25th 1798 & whose remains were found July 10th 1799 & here interred aged 33 years.
The wide Atlantic past-his raptured sight Beholds his wish'd for home, his best delight,
Adverse the tide-in boat the surge he braves And meets his fate beneath o'erwhelming waves, Thus fell the husband kind, the parent dear, The loving brother, and the friend sincere.
No. 1357.
[White marble slab, on freestone supports. Fair condition.]
JOHN RUSSELL died Oct. 11, 1800; ÆEt. 42. CHARLES, son of John & Mary Russell ; died Nov. 2,
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
1791 ; Æt. 1. NANCY, daughter of John & Mary Rus- sell, died Aug. 10, 1797, Æt. 2. MARY, relict of John Russell, died Oct. 18, 1826, Æt. 65.
No. 1358. [Granite bowlder.]
THOMAS RUSSELL Born Sept. 26, 1825, Died Feb. 9,1887.
No. 1359.
[Blue slate. Three and a half feet high. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Dean Josiah Diman who died August 22d 1829 in the 63d year of his age.
No. 1360.
[Beautiful white marble. On granite base. Sheaf of wheat.]
SALLY BRADFORD. Daughter of Nathaniel & Re- becca Bradford, Died April 19, 1882, Aged 99 y'rs 3 mos. 11 days.
She was the last of the sixth generation in direct de- scent from the Pilgrim Governor William Bradford.
No. 1361. [Low, blue slate. Weatherworn. Symbol.] Here lyes ye Body of Mr Jonathan Barnes Aged About 73 years Died Augst ye 20th 1714
No. 1362.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Symbol.] Here lyes ye Body of Elizabeth Barns wife to Mr Jonathan Barns who decd ecbr ye 15th 1731 in
8th year of her age
No. 1363.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.] In Memory of Capt BARNABAS HEDGE who Departed this Life January the 18th 1762 Aged 36 Years & 22D.
No. 1364.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the Memory of Mrs MERCY HEDGE Relict of Capt BARNABAS HEDGE who died December 25, AD. 1791 aged 83 years.
No. 1365.
[Blue slate. Cleft. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye Body of Sarah Cole wife to Ephraim Cole Dyed Oct. ye 26th 1730 Aged about 32 years Their Son Ephraim aged 12 years decd 1730 Sarah their Daur aged 7 years decd 1739
(On badly broken footstone: )
Sarah Cole & 5 children 3 of them decd in infancy.
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No. 1366. [Blue slate. Sound. Moss-grown. Symbol.] Here lyes ye Body of Mr Samuel Cole Decd Aug. ye 18th 1731 in the 23d year of his age. No. 1367. [Low, blue slate. Cleft. Inclined.]
Experience Dau to Deacon John Atwood & Experience his wife Decd June ye 12th 1732.
No. 1368.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn. Defaced. Symbol.]
Peleg son to Mr Peleg & Mrs Mary Durfy his wife decd Decbr ye 7th 1721 in ye 3d year of his age.
No. 1369.
[Blue slate. Wider than high. Weatherworn. Defaced. Symbol.] Here lyes ye Body of Mr Ephraim Cole who decd May ye 15th 1731 in ye 71st year of his age.
No. 1370.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn. Moss-covered. Symbol.] Here lyes ye Body of Elizabeth Phillips who decd Jan ry ye 5th 17-6-7 in ye 0th year of her age.
No. 1371. [Similar to preceding.]
Here lyes ye Body of. mrs Mary OSMENT who decd Augst ye 17th 17 0 in ye 72d year of her age.
No. 1372. [Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of BATHSHEBA RICKARD widow of Capt John Rickard who died Dec. 9th 1798 in the 72d year of her age.
No. 1373.
[Blue slate. Moss-covered. Symbol.]
In memory of Mrs Hannah Dier Widow of . Mr John Dier who died Decr 27 J776 in the 79 year of her age.
No. 1374. [Blue slate. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here Lyes buried Cap t JOHN DYAR who died October 18 1741 in the 70th year of his age.
No. 1375.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye Body of mr's Hannah Dyer wife to Capt John Dyer who decd Decbr ye 23d 1733 in the 68th year of her age.
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No. 1376.
[White marble. Imitation of scroll. Fair condition.] Twins. Albert B. & Betsey J. Harlow. JE. 5 months. No. 1377. [Blue slate. Good condition.]
REBECCA CHURCHILL. died Sept. 15, 1872 ; aged 84 y'rs 11 mo's.
Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. Romans XII. 11.
No. 1378.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Mausoleum.]
In Memory of Mrs, Sarah Churchill Consort of Mr. Isaac Churchill, who died Dec. 28, 1825, in the 69 year of her age.
No. 1379.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mr Isaac Churchill & Son was lost at Sea Octor 1797 Mr Isaac Churchill aged 40 years Isaac Churchill Junr aged 16 years Also in memory of William Churchill who died Augu t 10, 1817 aged 21 years
No. 1380.
[White marble. Marble plinth. Granite base. Good condition,] US SIX. William K. Son of William & Barbara Hem- merly, Died in Boston, Feb. 8, 1880, Aged 23 yrs. 4 mos. 11 days.
No. 1381.
[Wooden slab.]
Geo D. Hemmerly Died Sept. 7, 186 Aged 2 yrs, 10 months.
No. 1382.
[Wood. Paint washed off,-leaving letters in relief.] Wm. Hemmerly Died Aged No. 1383.
[White marble. Marble plinth. Granite base. Four and a half feet in height. Fair condition, save patches of yellow moss. Broken chain, with motto :]
Parted below. United above.
MARY BROWN died Aug. 16, 1860 : aged 71 years, 6 mos. & 23 days.
No. 1384.
[Blue slate. Four feet high. Cracked diagonally across face. Moss- grown. Symbol above an urn.]
In memory of Mr. ROBERT BROWN who departed this life April 13 1810 in the 69 year of his age Also in
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memory of Robert Son of ROBERT BROWN and Mary his wife died at the City of Washington October 14 1806.
No. 1385.
[Blue slate. Firm and solid, but moss-grown and inclined. Symbol above urn.]
In memory of Mrs MARY BROWN wife of ROBERT BROWN who departed this life March 4 1810 in the 58 year of her age Also in memory of two Children of ROBERT BROWN & Mary his wife William died august 9 1785 aged 2 years Margret died april 28 1792 aged 1 year
No. 1386.
[White marble. Weathering rough. Moss-grown.]
NABBY, widow of WILLIAM BROWN Esq. Died Feb. 8, 1858 : in the 74th year of her age.
No. 1387. [Similar to preceding.]
WILLIAM BROWN Esq. died May 9, 1845, in the 61st y'r of his age. Also three children Viz. LYDIA, died Sept. 28, 1809, aged 9 weeks. WILLIAM died Sept. 14, 1813, aged 3 y'rs & 2 Mon. ABIGAL ALLEN, died Sept. 28, 1813 aged 1 y'r & 5 Mon.
No. 1388.
[White marble. Weathering rough. Moss-covered.]
BARNABAS A. BROWN, died Jan. 6, 1846, in the 27 y'r of his age.
No. 1389. [White marble. Fair condition.]
LYDIA ALLEN BROWN, died Aug. 15, 1825, Aged 11 yrs & 6 Mon.
No. 1390.
[White marble. Fair condition.]
LYDIA ALLEN BROWN. died Aug. 20, 1832 Aged 6 yrs.
No. 1391.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown., Bust of woman, hold- ing rose with leaves.]
In Memory of Mary Brown Daughter to Robert Brown & Mary his wife who Expir'd on Sepr 27th AD. J782. Aged 5 years J Month & 14 Days.
Sleep silent Dust till Christ our Lord The Omnipotent will speak the word Then Soul & Body both will arise To endless joys above the Skies.
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No. 1392.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Symbol.] In Memory of ROBERT BROWN Esqr who Departed this Life January 21st AD. 1775 in the 93d year of his Age No. 1393.
[Dark blue slate. Solid, except a cleft at right hand corner. Sym- bol with a smiling face.]
Here lyes Buried the Body of Madam PRISCILLA BROWN the wife of ROBERT BROWN ESQR who Died September the 7th 1744 in the 44th Year of her Age, with three Children Buried by her Side ROBERT MARTHA & MARGRET.
No. 1394.
[Low, blue slate. Cleft. Defaced. Nearly ruined. Faint remains of symbol. Inscription in capital letters.]
Robe on to Rober own Es Priscilla his wife died June ye 19th J732 Aged 10 years.
No. 1395.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Flaming urn.] SALLY, the wife of Daniel Churchill died Nov. 3, 1836, in the 60 yr of her age.
No. 1396.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] Sacred to the memory of DANIEL CHURCHILL who departed this life March 2, 1855 aged 83 years
No. 1397. [Low, blue slate. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
In memory of Mrs Deborah Howland wife of Mr Caleb Howland who departed this Life Septr 8th 1784 in ye 48th year of her Age
No. 1398.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but seamed. Urn and foliage.] In memory of Thomas S. Saunders Son of John and Betsey Saunders Died Decr 22, 1826, aged 2 years.
No. 1399.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition, but inclined. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Joann Perkins Daughter of Stephen Per- kins & Joann his wife who died Sepr 10, 1825 Aged one year and 1 month
No. 1400.
[White marble, roughened. Inclined. This and the next in wooden paling.]
In memory of LEWIS HARLOW, who died Oct. 10, 1806, in the 35th yr. of his age. HANNAH widow of the above died Aug. 3, 1848, aged 72 years
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Even as the Father willed The path of life was trod ; Rest, for ye have fulfilled The mission of your GOD.
Earth to its native earth And dust to dust be given But the pure spirit's birth Hath made it heir of Heaven
No. 1401.
[White marble. Discolored. Disintegrating.]
ELIZABETH F. died Sept. 4, 1845, aged 23 yrs. LEWIS O. was lost at Sea Oct. 3, 1811, aged 17 yrs. BARNABAS L. died June 5, 1838, aged 3 yrs. & 5 mon. Also 4 Infants, children of Lewis & Betsey Harlow
No. 1402.
[Blue slate. Sound. Inclined.]
In memory of Elkanah Churchell son of Ephraim Churchell and Sally his wife who died Aprl 13th 1808 aged 2 months and 7 days
No. 1403.
[Blue slate, 3 and 3-4 feet high. Sound. Inclined. Weeping willow and urn. This and the three following are inclosed in a wooden paling.]
Sacred to the Memory of GEORGE MORTON Son of James & Betsey Morton who died Sept. 14, 1839, Aged 18 years
Father, thou art gone above thy Precious soul has flown, where tears are wiped from every eye, and sorrows are unknown; And when the Lord shall summon us, whom thou has left to mourn May we, untainted by the world, Meet at our Father's throne.
No. 1404.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Rebekah Morton Daughter of James & Betsey Morton who died June 17, 1824 aged 4 months and 21 days.
For of such is the kingdom of heaven.
No. 1405.
[White marble, in stone socket. Fair condition. Carved to repre- sent pointed Gothic arch.]
OUR MOTHER, BETSEY MORTON died June 11, 1861 : aged 64 years
Dear mother you have soared away, To dwell in everlasting day, Up to the shining courts above, To enjoy your Saviour and your GOD.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1406.
[Blue slate. Four and 1-4 feet in height. Moss-grown. Weeping willow and urn.]
Sacred to the memory of Mr. JAMES MORTON, who died Dec. 5, 1834, aged 33 y,rs Also of Abraham C. son of James & Betsey Morton. who died Nov. 25, 1825 Aged 7 yr,s. And of four deceased infant children. Above life's scenes faith lifts her eye To brighter prospects given Where rays divine disperse the gloom ; Beyond the confines of the tomb Appears the dawn of heaven.
No. 1407.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.] In Memory of Mrs Ruth Marshall wife of Mr Bartlett Marshall who died July 24 J79J Aged 37 years No. 1408.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of Mr Bartlett Marshal aged 45. Also of Samuel Marshal aged 16, both lost at Sea in 1799, Also of Bartlett Marshal Jnr aged 19, who died in Charleston, S. C. of a Malignant Feuer, 1799, Also of Hannah Marshal, who died Sep tr 26th 1806. Aged 21 years. She only is here interred.
Their sudden change and shorten'd date Bid Youth & Age prepare ; Their lifeless clay describes our fate And shows how frail we are. No. 1409.
[Blue slate. Seamed and moss-grown. Weeping willow and urn.]
This stone is erected to the memory of Mr Samuel Sherman, who died Novem 8, 1818, in the 67 year of his age
Hail glorious morn, auspicious day ! When Christ shall wake the sleeping clay ; When mouldering dust shall rise and find Salvation free for all mankind.
No. 1410.
[ White marble, 4 and 1-2 ft. high. In stone socket. Good condition.] ELIZABETH J. wife of William A. Perkins, died March 5, 1857, aged 35 years. PRISCILLA, died July 30, 1851, aged 16 years. PELLA M. died March 25, 1853, aged 28 years. Daughters of Joseph & Eliza Holmes.
No. 1411.
[Blue slate. Good condition. This and the six next following are inclosed in handsome granite curbing.]
Erected to the Memory of ELIAS Cox. Who died June 8, 1843, in the 71 y'r of his age.
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No. 1412. [Blue slate. Good condition.]
Erected to the Memory of PATIENCE Cox, widow of the late ELIAS Cox, who died July 14, 1853, in the 81 y'r of her age.
No. 1413.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Cap t Zephaniah Holmes who died Sepr 13, 1813, in the 47 year of his age. Also their children Rufus Holmes died August 5, 1799. Nancy Holmes died October 13, 1802, aged 2 years and 22 days.
No. 1414.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn.]
In memory of MRS BETHIAH, relict of the late Capt. Zepheniah Holmes, who died Oct. 25, 1847, in her 69 y'r.
No. 1415.
[Blue slate. Four feet in height. Good condition. Flaming urn.] Erected to the memory of Mr. JOHN C, HOLMES who departed this life May 17, 1826 ; aged 28 years.
Lean not on earth; 'twill pierce thee to the heart, A broken reed at best, but oft a spear,
On its sharp point peace bleeds and hope expires.
No. 1416.
[Granite block. Polished surface.] NANCY HOLMES wife of JAMES COX. Born Feb. 17, 1803. Died Sept. 13, 1880.
No. 1417. [Similar to preceding.] JAMES COX Born July 23, 1803, Died April 22, 1887. No. 1418. [Low, white marble. Good condition.]
LUISE daughter of Valentine & Caroline Zahn died May 31, 1860 ÆE. 2 yrs. & 3 mos.
No. 1419.
[Wooden cross. Iniclosed. Painted inscription nearly effaced.] Magdalena ner
No. 1420.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of David son of Mr Joseph Croswell & Mrs Lucy his wife who died Sepr 29th 1783 aged 1 year 2 months & 8 days.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1421.
[Low, blue slate. Lamina separating. Moss-grown. Partly de- faced. Symbol.]
In Memory of Rebecca Daughter Mr Joseph Cros- well Mrs Luey his wife who died Feb y ye 3d J780-J Aged 8 Months & 5 Days.
No. 1422.
[Blue slate. Good condition.]
To the Memory of JOSEPH Son of Mr JOSEPH CROSWELL & LUCY his wife who died Decr 8th J775 Aged 2 Years & J Month & JJ Days.
No. 1423.
[Low, purplish blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of ABIGAIL RUSSELL Daughter of Mr JOHN RUSSELL & MERCY his wife Aged J8 Months Died Oct. 23d J766.
No. 1424.
[Stump of blue slate. All that remains is:] wi ed Sep 7, J7 18 months.
No. 1425.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Dea n Josiah Diman who died August 22d 1829, in the 63 year of his age
They die in Jesus and are blest, How kind their slumbers are From suff'rings and from sin releas'd, And freed from ev'ry snare
No. 1426.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] In memory of Sophia Diman wife of Dea n Josiah Diman who died August 7, 1814, in the 36 year of her age Far from this world of toil and strife They're present with the LORD The labors of their mortal life End in a large reward.
No. 1427. [Blue slate. Seamed. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mrs Susanna Diman wife of Mr Josiah Diman who died Octr 24th 1798 in the 33d year of her age also in memory of their son Josiah who died Sepr 16th 1798 aged 7 days
No. 1428.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn.]
In memory of MR. NATHANIEL BRADFORD who died Nov. 24, 1837, in the 90th year of his age Also REBECCA,
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his wife died June 15, 1838, in the 85th year of her age ELIZABETH, their dau. died Oct, 1800 aged 6 yrs NA- THANIEL their son died in New York June 11, 1830, aged 55 yrs.
No. 1429.
[White marble. Fair condition. Inclined. Four feet in height.] JOHN H. BRADFORD Born July 14, 1780. Died Dec. 7, 1863.
No. 1430.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs MARY BRADFORD wife of Mr LEMUEL BRADFORD who died Decr 2J J790 in ye 36th year of her age. No. 1431. [Low, purplish blue slate. Symbol.]
Here lies buried the body of Mr NATHANIEL BRADFORD died March 27th.1751, in the 36 year of his age.
No. 1432.
[Purple slate. Has two arcs of circle at top. Protected by iron hood. Symbol.]
Here lyes interred ye body of Mr Joseph Bradford son to the late Honourable William Bradford Esqr Governour of Plymouth Colony who departed this life July the 10th 1715 in the 85th year of his age.
[A wooden slab beside this stone reads: "The Grave of Joseph Bradford Died July 10, 1715."]
No. 1433.
[Blue slate. Four and a half feet in height. Seam extending from top to ground. Flaming urn.]
In memory of CAPT. LEMUEL BRADFORD who died May 22, 1828 : Aged 77 years Also LYDIA, wife of the . above died June 6, 1838 : aged 77 years.
No. 1434.
[Blue slate. Badly cleft, diagonally. Symbol.] Here lyes ye body of Mrs ELIZABETH BARNS wife to Jonathan Barns who decd Decbr ye 15 1731 No. 1435.
[White marble. Marble plinth. Freestone base. Fair condition.]
In memory of Lydia Bradford, born Jan. 25, 1795, Died Apr. 14, 18.68. Also of Cornelius Bradford, who died at New Orleans, Aug. 16, 1824 : ÆE. 31 years.
No. 1436.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Four and one-half feet by two and one- half feet. Flaming urn.]
SACRED to the memory of LUCIA wife of Thomas Somes of Boston and dau,tr of the late Capt James Rus-
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sell, who died Mar. 22, 1835 : aged 47 yr,s. Also, in memory of JAMES RUSSELL, son of the late Capt James Russell, who was lost at sea, May 12, 1819 ; aged 29 y,rs. No. 1437.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In Memory of Capt James Russell who died Sepr 28 1792 aged 32 years And also Mr Thomas Russell sup- posed to be lost at Sea in a severe Snow storm Decr 4 & 5 1786 aged 24 years both sons of the late Mr John & Mrs Mercy Russell.
No. 1438.
[Light blue slate. Good condition. Iron hood. Symbol.] In Memory of Bradford Son to Mr Caleb Stetson & Mrs Abigail his Wife who Died Sepr ye 5th 1758 aged 1 year 3 Months & 15 days.
No. 1439.
HERE LIESY BODY OF Ý HONOURABLE MAJOR WILLIAM BRADFORD WHO EXPIRED FEBY20 170 % AGED 79 YEARS
RE LIVED LONG BUT STIL WAS DOING GOOD IN HIS COUNTRIES SERVICE LOST MUCH BLOOD AFTER AL FEWELL SPENT HES NOW ATREST HIS VERY NAME AND MEMORY IS BLEST
He died in Kingston & his bech,
was brought l' Plymouth in the change
i. He was father to kraj. John
2-t on hover stell (1898) stands in
See. Ilm a. Goodwins "Pilation relatie " L. 467 Kingston John died Dec. 8.1736
... .
[Blue slate. Good condition. Iron hood.] Here lies the body of ye honorable Major William Bradford, who expired Feb. ye 20th 1703-4, aged 79 y'rs. He lived long but still was doing good & in his countres service lost much blood ; After a life well spent he's now at rest, His very name and memory is blest.
[NOTE. The original inscription & epitaph on this stone were in capitals ; but the face of the stone disintegrated and scaled off, where- fore the surface was smoothed, and the legend recut in "lower case" letters. "Here lyes ye" was changed to "Here lies the"; the "n" in "honourable" was omitted, and the short "&" beginning the second
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BURIAL HILL :
line of the epitaph was replaced by "And"; Bradford's age formerly seemed to read "70 y'rs " but "79"-the correct age-appears in the newly cut inscription .- B. D.]
No. 1440.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes the body of Mrs HANNAH COOPER ye wife to Mr JOHN COOPER who decd March ye 14th J765 aged 59 years 4 Months & 18 days.
No. 1441.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn. Seamed. Partially defaced. Symbol.] Here lyes the body of Mr JOHN COOPER who died Decemb r the 6th 1760 aged 62 years JJ months & J4 days.
No. 1442.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Weatherworn. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Mrs HANNAH COOPER wife to Mr Richard Cooper dec d Decbr ye 16th 1718 in ye 57th year of her age.
No. 1443.
[Blue slate. Moss-covered. Weatherworn. Symbol.] Here lyes ye body of Mr RICHARD COOPER who decd March ye 29th 1724 in ye 85th year of his age.
No. 1444.
[Low, blue slate Moss-covered, but otherwise in fair condition. Symbol.]
HANNAH daughter to Deacon John Atwood & Sarah - his wife dec d July ye 14th 1753 Aged about 4 years.
No. 1445.
[Blue slate. Broken. Defaced. Moss-covered. Cleft. Ruined. Part of symbol.]
In Memo Mrs Exper Atwood wif to Deacon Joh Atwood She decd April ye 14th 1762 in ye 58th year of her age.
No. 1446.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Defaced. Cleft. Broken symbol.] ere lyes Buried body of Mrs Sarah Atwood wife to Deacon John decd Jan r ye 22d 1725 in ye 37th year of her age.
No. 1447.
[Purplish blue slate. Nearly covered with moss. Symbol surround- ed with blossoms.]
The memory of the Just is Blessed.
Here lyes the Body of Mr JOHN ATWOOD who Died on the 6th of August AD J754 Ætatis 70 Years He was a Man of Piety & Religion Adorned with every Christian
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grace & Virtue & therefore well qualified for ye office of a Deacon which he discharged in ye first Church of Christ in this Town for about 40 Years with Honesty & upright- ness and in the Course of his Life adorned the Doctrine of His Saviour by a well ordered Conversation.
No. 1448.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Defaced. Symbol.]
Experience Dan r to Deacon John Mrs Sarah Atwood his wife decd July ye 7th 1730 in ye 6th year of her age.
No. 1449.
[Blue slate. Cleft whole length at about one-third of width from left edge.]
In Memory of Mrs HANNAH LEWIS Wife of Mr NATHA- NIEL LEWIS who died May 29, 1790, in ye 38 year of her age.
No. 1450.
[Blue slate. Broken diagonally across. Upper moiety gone. Moss- covered.]
ody of Mrs la Drew e of Mr
Lemuel rew who decd Oct. ye 2d J757 Aged 25 years 5 months & 2 days Buried with 2 small ch'n by her side.
No. 1451.
[Blue slate. Moss-covered. Cleft diagonally across from right upper corner to below left centre. Symbol.]
In Memory of James Drew who died May 5th 1788 in ye 60 year of his age.
No. 1452.
[White marble. Very rough. Disintegrating rapidly. Moss-grown.]
In memory of LUCY wife of George Bramhall & daughter of Tho's. & Ruth Morton who died July 21, 1810, aged 32 years & 10 mo. Also LUCY M. daughter of George & Lucy Bramhall ; Died Feb. 6, 1824 aged 20 years & 5 mo.
No. 1453.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lies Buried Mrs. RUTH DOTY the wife of Coll o THOMAS DOTY who Departed this Life October 11th 1757 in ye year of her age
(The year of her age was never cut on the stone.) I8
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No. 1454.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Defaced. Broken. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Mary Curtis wife to Eb e nezer Curtis : Died March ye 17th 1717 in ye 131st year of her age.
(NOTE. If there is any error in regard to the age of Mrs. Curtis, I do not know how it can be rectified. The figures "131" are distinctly cut on the slate.)
No. 1455.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Some moss. Inclined forward. Sym- bol.]
Died Sept. JOth J796 ANDREW CROSWELL Esq. Aged 59 years & JJ days.
No. 1456.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried the Body of Mrs MARY CROS ELL wife of Mr ANDREW CROSWELL who departed this Life August 30th 1773 in ye 29th year of her Age.
No. 1457.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Cleft from top to bottom. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Sarah daughter of Mr Andrew & Mrs Sarah Croswell who decd Sep br 28th J782 Æt. J year & 4 days.
No. 1458.
[Very low broken remains of a blue slate monument. Remnant of symbol.]
Here lies Rebekah to Mr Andrew Croswell & Mrs Mary his wife who decd Feb ry ye 2d 1767 Aged 5 days.
No. 1459.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but somewhat marred. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Andrew son of Mr Andrew & Mrs Sarah Croswell who decd Sepr 23d J777 Æt. 13 Months & 17 days.
No. 1460.
[Blue slate. Badly seamed. Somewhat marred.]
In Memory of Mr 'Silas Morton who died Oct o ye 30 th 178 In the 55th Year of his age.
No. 1461.
[Blue slate. Cleft. Somewhat defaced. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Mrs Mary Morton wife to Mr Timothy Morton who died March ye 22d 1735 in ye 47th year of her age.
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No. 1462. [Blue slate. Weatherworn. Symbol.]
Eliza thi dau r to mr Timothy & Mrs Mary Morton his wife decd May ye 3d 1734 Aged 1 year & 4 Mo & 14 days. No. 1463. [Blue slate. Seamed, and badly broken.] ere lyes body of John Morton he died March ye 21st 1740 in ye 24th year of his age.
No. 1464.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.] Here lyes ye body of Mr John Churchell deceased June ye 13th 1723 in ye 66th year of his age.
No. 1465.
]Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Mrs Hannah Churchell wife to Mr John Churchell decd April ye 22d J723 in the 61st year of her age.
-No. 1466.
[Low, blue slate. Lamina separating. Face cleft and moss-grown. Symbol.]
John Son to Mr John & Mrs Bethiah Churchill his wife · dyed Sepr ye 28th 1725 Aged 1 year 11 months.
No. 1467.
[Bradford obelisk. More than 8 feet in height. White marble on granite base.]
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