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(On south side :)
H I William Bradford of Austerfield Yorkshire Eng- land. Was the son of William and Alice Bradford He was Governor of Plymouth Colony from 1621 to 1633 1635 1637 1639 to 1643 1645 to 1657
(On north side a Hebrew sentence, said to signify:) Jehovah is our help.
(Then follows:)
Under this stone rest the ashes of Will m Bradford a zealous Puritan & sincere Christian Gov. of Ply. Col. from 1621 to 1657, (the year he died) aged 69, except 5 yrs. which he declined.
No. 1468.
[Low, blue slate. Cleft in centre, its entire length. Appears to be a footstone, but there is no corresponding headstone.] Mrs Elizabeth Tillson Cap t Edmund Tillson.
No. 1469.
[Blue slate. Cracked from summit to base. Moss-covered. Symbol.] Here lyes ye body of Hannah Drew wife to Lemuel Drew who decd Octr ye 25th 1731 in ye 36th year of her age.
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No. 1470.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but some seams on surface. Symbol, a winged skull with crossbones resting upon it.]
Here lyes buried the Body of Mr JOHN BARNES Dec d May the 15 1744 in the 76th year of his age.
No. 1471.
[Blue slate. Inscription in capitals. Piece broken from right upper corner. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried the body of Mrs Sarah Samson wife to Mr Jonathan Samson died Augt ye 21st 1748, in the 22d year of her age.
No. 1472.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Face seamed. Cleft. Part of symbol remaining.]
Here lies Buried Mr John Barnes who decd decm br ye JJth J745 in ye 52d year of his age.
No. 1473.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-covered. Weatherworn. Symbol.] In Memory of William son to Mr James Drew & Mrs Mary his wife born Decmbr ye 29th 1755 Decd Sept 25th 1757
No. 1474.
[Very low, dark blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Elizabeth Daughter of Mr James Drew & Mrs Mary his wife died July 24th 1772 aged 2 years 10 months & 12 days.
No. 1475.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Some moss. Symbol.]
In memory of Mrs MARY DREW widow of Mr JAMES DREW who died Augt 29th 1802 Aged 72 years No. 1476. [Blue slate. One-third of face scaled off. Moss-grown.] Here Mrs Sarah Bar who decd March ye 21st 1762 In the 63d year of her age No. 1477.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Mrs Sarah Barn s ye wife of Mr Seth Ba r ns who decd March ye 19th 1770 in the 67th year of her age
No. 1478.
[A Goodwin stone. Appears to be a footstone, but has no correspond- ing headstone. Symbol.] JAMES CURTIS J767.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1479.
[Blue slate. Cleft its whole length, into two nearly equal parts. Moss-covered. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried ye body of Mrs Mary Barnes wife to Mr Jolin Barnes Decd Febry ye 20th 1726-7 in the 55th year of her age.
No. 1480.
[Low, purplish blue slate. Top broken off. Seamed. Symbol.]
Elizabeth daur to Richard & Mary Waite Aged 13 mo. & 20 Ds Dec d Sepr ye 16 1730.
No. 1481.
[Very thick, light blue slate. Laminæ separating. Symbol under festoons.]
Here lyes the remains of JOHN WATSON Esqr who deceased Sep r the 9. 1731 in the 53d year of his age.
No. 1482.
[Blue slate. Inscription in capitals. Fair condition. Somewhat moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of mrs Rebeckah Morton wife to Mr Eleazar Morton who decd Novbr ye 6th 1730 in ye 66th year of her age
No. 1483.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
Here lies inter'd the Body of Coll Thomas Lothrops who departed this life January 23 1794 aged 54.
No. 1484.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
Sacred to the memory of ISAAC LOTHROP Esq. who departed this Life the 25 of July 1808 in the 75 year of his age.
No. 1485.
[White marble, in granite socket. Fair condition.]
OUR MOTHER POLLY S. wife of Thomas Diman, died Aug. 22, 1847, Aged 42 y'rs 5 mo's. Their children POLLY S. Died Oct. 11, 1835, Aged 2 mo's. MARY H. Died Nov. 30, 1838, Aged 9 mo's.
No. 1486.
[Very low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Elizabeth Daughter to Mr Benjamin Barns & Mrs Elizabeth his wife who died April ye 21st 1764 aged one year & 6 Monthis.
No. 1487.
[Blue slate. Defaced. Split. Going to pieces. Symbol.] Here lies the dy of Mr Jonathan Barnes who decd Oct br ye 2d 1748 aged 45 years.
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No. 1488.
[Blue slate. Like preceding, dropping to fragments.]
Here lies the Body of Mrs Phebe Barnes widow of Mr Jonathan Barnes who decd May ye 23d 1753 aged 49 years.
No. 1489.
[Low, blue siate. Seamed. Moss-covered. Symbol.] Elisab th Daur to Fraun Courties Jur & Elisabeth his wife decd Jan ry ye 26th 1740-1 Aged 17 mon & 26 days.
No. 1490.
[Blue slate. Two and a half feet wide by 2 feet high. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Mr John Churchill who decd Feb ry ye 25th day 1729-30 in the 39th year of his age.
No. 1491.
[Blue slate. Solid. . Moss-covered. Inclined. Symbol.] In Memory of Mr. Mathew Lemote who decd Ocbr ye 27th 1762 Aged 51 years & 20 days.
No. 1492.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-covered. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs. Mercy Lemote wife to Mr Matthew Lemote She decd Augst ye 8th 1758 in ye 34 year of her age.
No. 1493.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-covered. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Daniel son to ye Revd Mr Na- thanael Leonard & Priscilla his wife decd Janry 18th 1733 -4 aged 9 days.
No. 1494.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition, but mossy. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Mary Dau'r to ye Rev d Mr Na- thanael Leonard & Priscilla his wife decd Sepr 26 1729 aged 2 months.
No. 1495.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried ye body of Anna Dautr to ye Rev d Nathaniel Leonard Born Nov br ye. 23d 1725 Dec d Febry ye 12th 1725-6.
No. 1496.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Skull and crossbones. Skull about 8 inches from upper incisors to apex; crossbones about 16 inches in length.]
Here lies interr'd the body of Mr Melatiah Lothrop who Departed this Life Jul 6th 1771 Aged 70 Years.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS S AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1497. [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.] Here lies buried the Remains of Doctor Nathaniel Lothrop who died October 10, 1828 aged 92.
No. 1498.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Mrs ELLEN LOTHROP Consort to NATHL LO- THROP and only Daughter of the late Revd Mr NOAH HOBART of Fairfield was born October 26, 1741 and died June 1st 1780. This Stone an unavailing Tribute of affliction is Erected by her Husband To her Memory. To name her Virtues ill befits my grief
What once was Bliss can now give no relief. A Husband mourns-the rest let friendship tell Friends knew her worth a Husband knew it well
No. 1499.
[Blue slate. Nearly covered with moss. Urn.]
. Here lies buried the Remains of Mrs Lucy Lothrop Con- sort to Doctor Nathaniel Lothrop who died April 17 1826, in the 72 year of her age.
No. 1500.
[Blue slate. Seamed and broken. At top crossbones between two hour-glasses; under the crossbones, the cherub or symbol.]
Here lyes buried the body of Mrs Hannah Lothrop wife to Mr Jsaac Lothrop Junr decd Decr ye 11th 1730 in the 22d year of her age.
No. 1501.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Freeman Lothrop son to Mr Jsaac & Mrs Hannah Lothrop aged 4 weeks & 5 d. decd Jan ry ye 19th 1739. No. 1502. [Blue slate. Moss-covered. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Daniel Johnson Junr son to Danl Johnson Esgr & Betty his wife who died March ye 27th 1743 in the 17th year of his age & in ye 5th month of his apprenticeship with Robert Brown Esqr.
No. 1503.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
GEORGE WATSON son to Mr George & Mrs Abigail Watson who departed this life Feb ry ye 26th 1749 aged 27 days.
No. 1504.
[Dark blue slate. Good condition. A beautiful stone. Crossbones and two symbols.]
Here lies interr'd the Body of Mrs ABIGAIL WATSON wife of GEORGE WATSON ESQR and Daughter to the Honble
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RICHARD SALTONSTALL ESQR who departed this Life March ye 15th 1750 ÆE. 22. also their son still-born March 11th 1750
No. 1505.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lies the Body of GEORGE WATSON son of GEORGE WATSON ESQR & ELIZABETH his wife died August 10th 1757 aged 16 Days.
No. 1506.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In memory of ELIZABETH WATSON Dau r of GEORGE WATSON ESQR & ELIZ TH his wife Died Septbr 14th 1764 Aged 15 Days.
No. 1507.
[Dark blue slate. Handsomely wrought. Two symbols (one broken). Festoons on each side of the inscription. At the lower corner of each festoon an hour-glass, spade, and pickaxe or mattock. On this kind of slate I have not found any moss.]
Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mrs ELIZABETH WATSON the wife of GEORGE WATSON ESQR & Daughter to the Honble PETER OLIVER ESQ R who. Departed this Life February ye J9th J767 Aged 32 years.
No. 1508.
[Blue slate. Good condition, but moss-grown. Portrait in old style wig and ruffles.]
Here lies buried the Body of JOHN WATSON ESQR who departed this Life Jany 3d 1753 in the 37th year of his Age.
No. 1509.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Crossbones above two symbols.]
Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mrs ELIZABETH WATSON the wife of JOHN WATSON ESQR who departed this Life September ye 14th 1750 ÆE. 28.
No. 1510.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Inclined. Symbol.]
Here lies the Body of DANIEL WATSON Son of JOHN WATSON ESQR & ELIZABETH his wife Died June 29th 1756 Aged 6 years 9 months & 13 Days.
No. 1511.
[Dark blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the Memory of Mrs ELISABETH CLARKE who died September 27th J77J Æt. 26.
Though this pale Corpse is in the Grave confin'd She leaves a Pattern for her Sex behind. The Sun of Virtue never can decay It shines in Time, & gives eternal Day.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1512.
[Dark blue slate. Good condition. Very handsomely wrought. Weeping willow and urn. Initials "G. W." on the urn.]
In memory of GEORGE WATSON Esqr who died the 3d of December 1800 in the 83d Year of his Age.
No folly wasted his paternal Store, No guilt no sordid av'rice made it more. With honest fame and sober plenty crown'd,
He liv'd and spread his cheering influence 'round.
Pure was his walk, and peaceful was his end- We bless'd his rev'rend length of Days And hail'd him in the public ways
With veneration and with praise,
Our Father and our Friend.
No. 1513.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Here lies interred the Body of MADAM PHEBE WATSON, Relict of GEORGE WATSON, ESQ. died October 28, 1825 : aged 83 years, Her first Husband was JOHN SCOTT ESQ.
No. 1514.
[This and the following Nos. to 1517 inclusive are inclosed with iron rails in granite posts. No. 1514 is white marble on marble plinth ; granite base. Good condition.]
GEORGE H. DREW Born Oct. 21, 1808, Died Nov. 23, 1881 Aged 73 years, 1 mo. & 2 dys.
No. 1515.
[Blue slate. Four and a half feet high. Good condition, Weeping willow and urn.]
Erected to the memory of five children of Capt Atwood Drew & Mrs. Lydia Drew his wife, viz. Lydia died August 25, 1804 aged one year 10 months. Eliza A. Drew died Sepr 5, 1805 aged one year & 4 months .. Lydia W. Drew died Apr. 11, 1806 aged 7 months. William R. Drew died Octr 9, 1815 aged 10 months. Eliza Drew died Octr 17, 1817 aged one year 6 months.
It is not the will of your father which is in heaven,
That one of these little ones should perish.
Christ.
No. 1516.
[Blue slate. Four and a half feet in height. Figure of a tomb with initials "A. D."]
Erected to the memory of Capt Atwood Drew, who de- parted this life May 10, 1823 aged 43 years.
Mourners forbear, the ways of heaven are just, Afflicted mortals should believe and trust By a wise hand the universe is sway'd, Which justly limits every life it made.
19
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No. 1517.
[White marble in form of Gothic arcli. Set in granite socket. Good condition.]
Lydia Drew widow of CAPT. ATWOOD DREW Born Jan. 7, 1782 ; Died Jan. 3, 1861. We mourn for her: we still do weep: No more we'll see her here; In Jesus she doth sweetly sleep; Why shed for her a tear?
No. 1518.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Mausoleum.]
In memory of MR. JAMES MORTON. who died Octr 19, 1832, aged 58 years.
No. 1519.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs MARY MORTON wife of Mr THOMAS MORTON who died Augt 28, 1780 in ye 52 year of her age.
No. 1520.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Inscribed in oval, over which is figure of a willow.]
Adry Anna, dau. of William & Mary Churchill, died May 15 : 1837 Aged 5 yr.s 3 mo.s & 11 ds. Also a female Infant died Dec.r 12, 1834 aged 19 days.
No. 1521.
[White marble. Four feet in height. Moss-grown.]
In memory of HANNAH BARTLETT, who died April 20th 1855, Aged 65 years.
Faithful in life.
No. 1522.
[White marble, in freestone socket. Good condition.]
JOHN L. MORTON, died July 22, 1857 ; ÆE. 68 years & 9 mos. SALLY his wife died Oct. 6, 1810: aged 20 years.
No more can we their forms behold, Which now in death lie lifeless-cold But may we meet when life is o'er, And dwell at last on Canaan's shore.
JOHN B. MORTON, died Mar. 6, 1811, aged 1 year & 3 mos.
No. 1523.
[Similar to preceding.]
LILLY R. MORTON, wife of John L. Morton, died May 17, 1865 : Æ. 74 years.
Dear as thou wert, and justly dear ; We will not weep for thee: One thought shall check the starting tear, It is that thou art free.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1524.
[Blue slate. Good condition, but moss-grown. Urn.]
This monument is ereccted in memory of Mr. James Bartlett Junr who died in the Island of Dominico Feb. 4th 1808 in the 23 year of his age. The time was once my youthful friends I liv'd & bloom'd like thee The time will come, 'tis hasting on When you shall fade like me.
No. 1525.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow.]
MARY, widow of George Morton, died Sept. 4, 1844, aged 88 years. Also HANNAH WITHERELL, died Jan. 18, 1834. aged 94 yr.s.
No. 1526.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
This Stone is Erected to the memory of Mr. George Morton, who departed this Life November 30, 1818, in the 60 year of his age.
No. 1527.
[White marble. In stone socket. Fair condition.] Polly Morton, died November 4, 1858, Aged 73 years. Dearest sister, we will meet thee In that land where all is blest; There where sorrows never enter We will dwell forever blest.
No. 1528.
[White marble. In stone socket. Inclined.]
REBECCA, wife of JACOB TINKHAM, Died Oct. 17, 1859, ÆEt. 76.
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
No. 1529.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Surface seamed. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs Asenath Churchill wife of Mr Thad- deus Churchill who died May 4, 1788 in ye 38 year of her age.
No. 1530.
[Blue slate. Good condition. This and the Nos. following to 1538 inclusive, are inclosed in iron railing.]
In memory of MRS. MARY THACHER, who died March 3, 1838, aged 81 years.
No. 1531.
[ White marble. Fair condition.]
ELIZA ANN, and ELIZABETH THACHER, chil- dren of William and Susan T. Bartlett.
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No. 1532. [White marble. Fair condition.]
SUSAN THACHER. wife of William Bartlett, died August 25, 1862, Æ. 68 years.
No. 1533.
[White marble. Fair condition, but somewhat moss-grown.]
In Memory of JAMES THACHER, M. D. a surgeon in the army during the war of the Revolution : afterwards, for many years, a practising physician, in the county of Plymouth : the author of several historical and scientific works ; esteemed of all men for piety and benevolence, public spirit and private kindness. Born February 14, 1754, Died May 26, 1844. Also of SUSAN THACHER for 57 years his pious and faithful wife, who died May 17, 1842, Aged 86 years.
No. 1534. [Blue slate. Good condition. Two symbols.]
This Stone is Erected to the Memory of Hersey Thacher who died 17th April 1793 Aged 1 year And 4 months And Catharine Thacher died 10. Febry 1800 Aged 3 years. Children of Dr James And Mrs Susanna Thacher.
Early, Bright, Transient, Sweet. As Morning Dew They Sparkled Were Exhaled And Went To Heaven.
No. 1535.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Two symbols.]
In Memory of Sukey Thacher who died Deer 8, J790, aged 2 years & 8 months. and of James Thacher who died Decr 12, J790, aged 2 days. Children of Dr James Thacher & Mrs Susannah his wife. Both of whose re- mains are here deposited.
Sleep on my babes and take your quiet rest,
'Twas God who called you when he thought it best.
No. 1536. [White marble. Weathering rough.]
In Memory of SUSAN LOUISA, youngest daughter of DANIEL B. ELLIOTT EsQ deceased, of Waynesboro, Georgia. She died January 16, 1811, Aged 10 months ; Leaving a Widowed mother, who is consoled for the loss of a lovely Child by the assurance that of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
No. 1537.
[White marble. Fair condition.]
BETSEY HAYWARD wife of Michael Hodge, Dicd Feb. 27, 1871, Aged 84 y'rs 8 mo's.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPIIS.
No. 1538. [White marble. Weathering rough.]
Michael Hodge, A. M. graduate of Harvard College, formerly of Newburyport Counsellor at Law, died July 6, 1816, Aged 36 years
Genius and sensibility science, virtue and benevolence adorned his life.
The tears of friendship and love embalm his memory.
No. 1539.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Died MR JOHN CHURCHILL October 14, 1814 aged 39 years
Death burst the revolving Cloud and all was well. No. 1540. .
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
MRS. NANCY CHURCHILL widow of Mr. John Churchill died June 11, 1838, in her 54th year.
Also their son JOHN, died May 15, 1806, aged 11 mon. Yet again we hope to meet thee When the stay of life is Hled Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed.
No. 1541.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
To the memory of Mrs Bethiah Churchill wife of Mr Ansell Churchill who died Dec r 6th 1806 in the 61st year of her age.
No. 1542.
[Blue slate. 3 1-2 feet in height. Pyramidal. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Erected to the memory of Miss NANCY CHURCHILL dan. of Mr. John Churchill and Mrs. Nancy his wife who died Aug. 22, 1822, aged 14 years.
When spotless innocence resigns her breath And beauty's faded in the armes of death When youth's consigned to mingle with the dead How pungent are the tears survivors shed.
No. 1543.
[White marble. Removed from socket, and placed in ground. Good condition.]
BETSEY HOBART, died Aug. 29, 1870, aged 78 y'rs. and formerly wife of JOSHUA PERKINS; who Died Feb. 9, 1820, aged 34 y'rs. And their children BETSEY M. Died Nov. 16, 1837, aged 26 y'rs. JAMES A. Died Nov. 22, 1840, aged 26 y'rs. CHARLES T. died June 8, 1842, aged 24 y'rs.
Gone before.
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 1544.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Capt NATHL MORTON who died Sep- tember 21, 1823, aged 39 years. Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms.
No. 1545. · [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.] SARAH, relict of Thomas Morton, died May 22, 1841, aged 81 yrs & 9 mo.
My Saviour summons me away, A brighter world to see, Although a while behind you stay, Weep not, weep not for me.
No. 1546.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In Memory of MR. THOMAS MORTON, who died Oct. 15, 1833, in the 77 year of his age Also his son THOMAS. who died at sea on a passage from Savannah to Philadel- phia July 14, 1815 aged 18 years.
No. 1547. [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of three dau. of Samuel & Sally Cole, Viz. JANE R. died Sept. 27, 1827, aged 18 mo. DEBORAH B. died April 30, 1837, aged 18 years. CAROLINE E. died Sept. 13, 1842, aged 20 years.
May we not meet in Heaven above With love that has no trembling fears In that dear home far far above This land of tears.
No. 1548.
[Blue slate. Nearly 5 feet in height. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of SALLY. widow of the late Samuel Cole, died Oct 23d, 1855, in her 73d year.
For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.
JOB 19-25.
No. 1549.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of SAMUEL COLE, who died April 1st. 1843, aged 62 years.
No. 1550. [Wooden slab.]
CATHERINE REIDLE, Died Aug 17th, 1868 aged 6 months.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1551. [Wooden slab.] MARY REIDLE Died Feb. 14th 1868 aged 33 years. No. 1552. [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of Cynthia Bartlett, widow of John Bartlett 3d, who died Sept. 11th, 1843, aged 47 years. She died in hope, she died in faith A life of suffering o'er, She smiling met the shafts of death, And lives to die no more.
No. 1553.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Died of a lingering Distressing Sickness. Mr John Bart- lett Feb. 16, 1825 in the 29 year of his age. Oh Death! lover and friend Hast thou put far from His bere a ved Consort and her Acquaintance into darkness.
No. 1554.
[Blue slate. Four feet in height. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn. This and the next No. are inclosed in wooden paling.]
SALLY wife of Nathaniel Harlow. died Dec.r 7, 1819, aged 44 yrs. Also three children viz SALLY, died Sept. 26, 1817 aged 17 yrs. SALLY, died April 12, 1818 aged 7 Mon. CALEB BOWTEL, died June 7, 1820, aged 9 Mon.
Their flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in the Saviour's image rise.
No. 1555.
[White marble. Discolored. Rough. Rose twig.] CATHARINE Daug. of Nathaniel & Betsey Harlow, died Nov.r 30th 1841, aged 11 years 2 Mon. & 28 days. No. 1556. [Blue slate. Fair condition, Symbol.]
In Memory of Lemuel Stephens Robbins Son of Mr. Joseph Robbins & Mrs Elizabeth his wife who died April 1st 1786 aged 3 years 2 months & 7 days.
No. 1557. [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
This Stone is Erected to the memory of Mrs REBEKAH FINNEY Consort of Mr JOSIAH FINNEY the Eldest Dangh- ter of Maj r BENJ. WARREN who died June 4th 1805, in the 37th year of her age. Also to the memory of their son Josiah who was Born May 22, 1805 Died May 28, 1805.
224
BURIAL HILL :
No. 1558.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
ELKANAH CHURCHILL, died Oct. 7, 1845, in his 37 year.
Look here, my friends, and read your doom, For you are hast'ning to the tomb.
No. 1559.
[White marble. Fair condition. Rose in bloom.] LYDIA A. dau. of Elkanah & Lydia CHURCHILL, died Dee. 17, 1852 ; aged 15 y'rs. & 3 mo's.
Her youthful hopes were like the morning flower Cut down at noon and withered in an hour ;
But hopes more fair and bright, than youth or health can give Rise in immortal bloom beyond the grave.
No. 1560.
[This and the two succeeding Nos. are of white marble, all in one freestone base. Fair condition.]
FATHER. DAVID DREW, Born May 3, 1777 ; Died April 16, 1825.
No. 1561.
MOTHER. SALLY DREW, Born May 7, 1782 ; Died May 19, 1864.
No. 1562.
CHILDREN. LUCINDA, died July 29, 1807 ; aged 4 months. SOLOMON, died April 6, 1813 ; aged 9 months. SOLOMON A. died Feb. 15, 1821 ; aged 8 months.
No. 1563.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
Erected to the memory of MR. NATHAN REED, who died January 12, 1842 in the 78 yr of his age.
No. 1564. [Blue stone. Similar to preceding.] REBECCA, wife of NATHAN REED, Died March 2d 1859, Aged 81 y'rs. & 9 mo's.
The memory of the just is blessed.
No. 1565.
[White marble. - In freestone socket. Discolored.] FATHER & MOTHER. JOHN BARTLETT Died June 12, 1870, Aged 71 y'rs.
CAROLINE, His wife Died May 31, 1846, Aged 46 years.
Gone home.
225
ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1566.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Capt Josiah Cotton, who died March 7, 1829, aged 76 years. Also in memory of Sarah D. Cot- ton, died Oct. 14, 1820 aged 19 years.
No. 1567.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn.] In memory of MRS. LYDIA COTTON widow of Capt. Josiah Cotton, died Jan. 28th. 1843, aged 63 years.
No. 1568.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mr. John Otis, who departed this life March 27, 1817, in the 74 year of his age. Also in mem- ory of his Oldest Child Mrs. Temperance Cotton, Consort of Capt Josiah Cotton, who departed this life december 24th 1816, in the 49 year of her age. They sleep in Death But will arise in Glory.
No. 1569.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition, save moss-grown. Symbol.] In Memory of HANNAH OTIS wife of Mr JOHN OTIS, who died March 28, J79J in the 47 year of her age.
No. 1570.
[Low, purplish slate. Inscription scaling off. Symbol.] Here lyes buried the Body of Mr Stephen Churchell died Septr 5, 1751 in the 36 year of his Age.
No. 1571.
· [Blue slate. Good condition, save moss-covered. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mrs HANNAH HOWES wife of Mr JEREMIAH HOWES Relict widow of Mr STEPHEN CHURCHILL who died June ye 15th A. D. J793 in the 75th year of her age.
No. 1572.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Symbol.] To the memory of lenor Churchill Daughter of Capt Stephen Churchil And Lucy his Wife Who died Oct. 3d J792 in the JOth year of her age
No. 1573. [Blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of John Bartlett Son of Mr John & Mrs Dorothy Bartlett who died Jany 15 1793 aged 17 years. Those eyes which once so sparkl'd with delight Are e'en now clos'd in Deaths eternal night.
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No. 1574.
[Low, blue slate. Lamina separating. Symbol.]
In memory of John Lewis son of Mr John Bartlett & Mrs Dorothy his wife who died April ye Jt 1776 Aged 2 years and 27 days
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