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OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN. ANTIPAS BRIG- HAM Died Aug. 6, 1832 Aged 33 years.
Mercy Sampson his widow Aged 92 years.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1682.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Weeping willow and urn.]
To the memory of Mercy M. Brigham, Dau. of Antipas Brigham and Mercy his wife Died June 15, 1827, aged 9 mo. and 5 days.
Sleep, lovely babe thy toils are o'er The choisest comforts of her parents That GOD of love has called her home Why do we weep, why do we mourn.
No. 1683.
[White marble obelisk, on marble plinth. Granite base. Eight feet in height. Good condition.]
JOHN BATTLES born Feb. 26, 1778, died Sept. 20, 1855, ELIZABETH his wife died Sept. 29, 1800, Aged 23 yrs. 5 mo's. LYDIA wife of John Battles, died April 20, 1865, Aged 86 y'rs 3 mo's.
(On plinth :)
BATTLES.
No. 1684.
[Blue slate. Compact and sound. Symbol.]
Here lies the Body of Mrs Elizabeth Battles the wife of Mr John Battles who died Sepr the 29th 1800 aged 23 years And 5 months.
. [A marble slab set in front of this stone, prevents reading the epitaph.]
No. 1685.
[Blue slate. Defaced in part. Moss-grown. Seamed. Inclined. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs Rebekah Drew wife to Mr Nicholas Drew who decd Novbr 1729 in ye of her age.
No. 1686. [Similar to preceding.]
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs Lydia Drew wife to Mr Nicholas Drew decd 173
No. 1687 a. [White marble. Rough. Disintegrating.] HEMAN CHURCHILL died Mar 22, 1840, in his 69 yr. Also Jane his widow died April 2, 1848, in her 73 yr.
Why do we mourn departing friends Or shake at death's alarm ? "l'is but the voice that Jesus sends, To call us to his arms.
No. 1687 b.
[Fine white marble block.]
Mary A. Churchill Died Jan. 22, 1889 Aged 72 years 2I
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 1688.
[Similar to 1687 A, but in worse condition.]
Erected To the memory of LEMUEL B. CHURCHILL, who died Dec 30, 1833 aged 23 yrs. 2 mo's & 17 days Son of Heman & Jane Churchill Also six children viz HEMAN died Oct. 1, 1802, Aged 3 years & 11 mos. JANE died June 11, 1808, Aged 7 years & 3 mos. HE- . MAN, died April 26, 1808, Aged 2 years & 3 mos. JANE H died April 26 1812, Aged 2 years 3 mos. & 25 days.
Two sons in their Infancy.
"Sweet is the thought, the promise sweet Thai friends long sever'd friends shall meet
That kindred souls on earth disjoin'd Shall meet from earthly dross refined Their mortal cares and sorrows o'er
Shall mingle hearts to part no more.
No. 1689.
[Purplish blue slate. Four and 3-4 feet high. Good condition.]
In memory of Deacon Solomon Churchill, who died at Perry, Ohio, April 10, 1835, aged 73 years : And of Elizabeth his wife (whose remains rest here) deceased Oct. 20, 1811 aged 45 years.
No. 1690.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mr Thomas Bartlett who departed this life Sep. 17, 1808 in the 67 year of his age.
No. 1691.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mrs. Elisabeth Bartlett wife of Thomas Bartlett who departed this life Sep. 20, 1779 in the 59 year of her age.
No. 1692.
[Blue slate. Broken. Part of symbol remains.]
To the memory of Mrs Mary Hill wife of Mr Jonathan Hill who died Novbr 14th 1795 in the 42d year of her age.
No. 1693.
[Purplish blue slate. Seamed at top centre a few inches downward. Festoons.]
CAPT. ELEAZAR MORTON Died June 5, 1823, ÆE. 69 y'rs JEMIMA his wife died Feb'y 26, 1823, Æ. 60 y'rs Also eight children Lazarus S. was lost at Sea Dec. 1800 ÆE. 22 y'rs Eleazar Jr. William, Zephaniah, Amasa, Jemima, Jerusha, Jane.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1694.
[White marble. Set in granite. Whole mass falling backward.] JACOB T. MORTON Died May 4, 1871, Aged 88 y'rs. LYDIA, His wife Died May 15, 1838, Aged 53 y'rs.
No. 1695.
[White marble. Four feet in height. Rough and moss-grown.] Erected in memory of PHEBE FINNEY wife of Capt. Ephraim Finney died Sept. 26, 1847, aged 64 yrs & 7 mo. No. 1696.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
This Stone is erected to the memory of twin children of Ephraim Finney and Phebe bis wife who were born Octr 27, 1822, Elizabeth died March 10, 1823, Ezra died Sep- tember 14, 1823.
My friends behold what death has done Taken these babes when they were young Prepare to live prepare to die Prepare for long Eternity.
No. 1697.
[Low, white marble. Ornamental design at top.]
Caroline E. Bartlett Daughter of John & Eliza Bartlett, died Aug. 4, 1830, aged 4 months.
The Babe shall live and bloom again. No. 1698.
[White marble block. On marble plinth. Granite base. Good con- dition but inclined. Rose.]
(On upper surface:) Alice.
(On obverse:)
Alice A. Neal, Dau. of Samuel and Alice A. Brown, Died April 7, 1859, Aged 29 yrs. 7 mos. 2 ds.
No. 1699.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn.] ABIA, widow of Capt. William Pearson died April 21, 1847, aged 84 years.
No. 1700.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Three pointed domes.]
To the memory of CAPT. WILLIAM PEARSON who died Nov. 25, 1831, aged 72 years.
A true Patriot & A Hero of the Revolution. No. 1701.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown. Symbol.]
In Memory of Stephen son of Mr William Pearson & Mrs Mercy his wife who died Sepr ye 10th 1781 in ye 2d year of his Age.
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 1702.
[Blue slate. Four feet in height. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mr THOMAS FISH who Died September 29th 1806 in the 25th year of his Age.
No. 1703.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
This monument is erected to the memory of Cap. Jere- miah Holbrook who departed this life April 18, 1815 aged 31 years Also in memory of Lucy Holbrook daughter of Jeremiah Holbrook and Bethiah his wife died June 7 1814 aged 10 months.
No. 1704.
[Blue slate. Good condition.] BETHIAH widow of Jeremiah Holbrook, died May 26, 1835 : Aged 48 yrs. Also two infant Children.
No. 1705. [Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs Sarah Churchill wife of Mr. Samuel Churchill who died June 26 1791 in ye 40 year of her age. Also in memory of their son who was born June 5th 1786 died the same day.
No. 1706.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of Mr Samuel Churchill who died Dec. 15, 1810, aged 57 years
He was a good neighbour a kind Husband a tender Parent
No. 1707. [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
ELIZABETH widow of Samuel Churchill died July 7th, 1839, in the 83d year of her age.
No. 1708. [White marble. Discolored. Inclined.]
ELISABETH wife of Edward Burt died Nov. 13, 1852, Æ. 54 yrs & 2 mos.
No. 1709.
[Similar to preceding.]
EDWARD BURT died July 6, 1861, Æ. 66 yrs & 10 mos. THOMAS B. son of Edward & Elisebeth Burt died at Harwood Hospital Washington D. C. Oct. 31, 1862 ; Æ. 23 yrs & 9 mos. A Member of Co. E, 29 Reg. Mass. Vols.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1710. [Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In Memory of MRS EUNICE, widow of Elijah Dunham, died Oct. 31, 1831 in the 78 yr of her age.
No. 1711.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn. Upon the urn are the initials E. D.]
In memory of Mr Elijah Dunham who died Augt 11th 1827. aged 74 years
My flesh while buried in the dust Jesus shall be thy care These withering limbs with thee I trust To raise them strong and fair.
No. 1712.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Two urns.]
In memory of two children of Abrabam & Patience Dunham Abraham died May 10 1818 aged 2 years & 5 months. Elizabeth C. Dunham died May 11 1818 aged 4 years & 24 days.
No. 1713.
[White marble, in freestone socket. Fair condition.]
FATHER AND MOTHER ABRAHAM T. DUNHAM died Aug 23, 1847, Aged 60 y'rs Patience, his widow Died . Sept 23, 1870, Aged 73 y'rs 9 mo's.
No. 1714.
[White marble on granite base. Fair condition.]
FATHER & MOTHER. ISAAC TRIBBLE, Born July 31, 1789, Died Feb. 16. 1865. LOIS TRIBBLE, Born Dec. 14, 1788, Died Mar. 31, 1860.
No. 1715.
[White marble. In stone socket. Figure of obelisk at top.]
In memory of Gideon H. Son of Isaac & Lois Tribble, Born March 3, 1813 Died Dec. 19, 1855, aged 42 y'rs 9 mo's & 16 days.
No. 1716.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Inscription in urn-shaped space.]
In memory of Augustus, Son of Isaac & Lois Tribble Born July 5, 1816, Died Dec. 20, 1820.
No. 1717.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
To the memory of Miss Sally Holbrook Daughter of Capt Gideon Holbrook and Mrs Sally his wife who Died August 29, 1809 in the 18th year of her age.
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 1718.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Inscribed in figure of urn raised on the stone.]
In memory of Isaac, son of Isaac & Lois Tribble, Born July 26, 1830, Died April 12, 1836.
No. 1719.
[White marble in granite socket. Fair condition.]
CHARITY S. wife of Stephen D. Drew. Died Jan. 25, 1868, Aged 44 y'rs.
No. 1720.
[White marble. Fair condition.]
LEWIS W. PERRY, died Oct. 30, 1851, in his 28th y'r Also LEWIS F. son of Lewis W. & Charity, S. Perry died Mar. 29, 1852, aged 7 Mon.
No. 1721. [Blue slate. Good condition.]
In memory of MOSES HOYT, died Jan. 23d 1851, aged 71 y'rs. Also two Son's viz. MOSES, died in Peru, Ill. Oct. 3d, 1838, in his 30th yr. OTIS died Jan. 19th, 1851, in his 28th yr.
No. 1722.
[White marble. Granite socket. Fair condition.]
BETSEY, Widow of Moses Hoyt, Died Jan. 3, 1879 ; Aged 88 y'rs 4 mo's. CROSBY their son Died Sept. 23, 1857, Aged 42 y'rs.
No. 1723.
[Blue slate. About 4 feet by 2 1-2. A fracture extends across and through it, from upper left to lower right hand corner, dividing the stone into two nearly equal parts. ]
In Memory of CAPT. EZRA FINNEY who was Lost at Sea in the winter of 1780, aged 37 yrs. Also MRS. HAN- NAII, his wife who died June 17, 1811, aged 64 yrs.
No. 1724.
[White marble. Fair condition.]
Abigail, widow of Henry Hollis, died Sept. 27, 1859, aged 63 y'rs.
" Whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never dic."
John 11-26.
No. 1725.
[White marble. Fair condition.]
Erected to the memory of HENRY HOLLIS, who died Mar. 9, 1838, aged 45 y'rs.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1726.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Elizabeth Owen Daughter of Henry and Abigail Hollis, died January 30, 1825, aged 3 years & 5 months
Alas her tuneful warbling breath Is hushed forever, hushed in death And that still heart within the bier Can feel not e'en a parent's tear.
No. 1727. [White marble. Fair condition.]
To the memory of THos. LEONARD, lost at sea, on a voyage from Martinique to Plymouth, Jan. 19, 1803, aged 32 yr's. Also his wife SALLY, who died Dec. 22, 1834, aged 67 yr's.
No. 1728.
[Blue slate. Three and a half by 3 feet. Fair condition, but shows seams.]
This Stone is erected to the memory of CAPT. ELI- PHALET HOLBROOK who died Febry 7 1815 Aged 70 years.
What is the life of man, with all his cares, Tis like a shade which quickly disappears,
But if that taper GOD allows to men ; Continue burning threescore years and ten Yet when 'tis spent and death puts out its light 'Tis like a tale thats told a watch by night.
No. 1729.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and tomb.]
In Memory of NANCY, wife of Benjamin Holmes 2d died August 29th, 1839, in the 27th y'r of her age.
No. 1730.
[White marble. Has left its stone socket, and been set in the ground.] CATHERINE, wife of James T. Paulding, died May 7, 1872, aged 46 y'rs 6 mo's.
No. 1731.
[Similar to preceding No.]
OUR MOTHER. MARY A. wife of Joshua Pratt, Died
Mar. 25, 1869. Aged 55 y'rs 5 m'os. Also three infant Children.
It hath heard the angel welcome Met the friends who've passed before Robed itself in light and beauty On the radiant spirit shore
There it lives to watch and guide us On our path to shed a light Walk an angel form beside us Through the shadows of the night.
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 1732.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition.]
Our Father. JOSHUA PRATT, died March 17, 1869, aged 87 y'rs 5 mo's. Also his wife ELENER BOYSE, Died May 1829, Aged 45 y'rs.
God calls our loved ones but we lose not wholly what he has given They live on earth in thought and deed as truly as in heaven.
No. 1733.
[White marble. Rough. Discolored.]
BETSEY M. wife of Lloyd Keith of Bridgewater, and dau. of Israel Hoyt of Plymouth, Died June 7, 1847, in the 22d yr of her age
God lent us the flower and now doth reclaim The exotic in radiant bloom In love from our Father the reaper Death came And exhaled the spirits perfume
The casket is all that is left us below The gem that it bore lives above While mem'ry its incense around us doth throw As we guard this dear spot with our love.
No. 1734. [Similar to preceding No.]
Sacred to the memory of ISRAEL HOYT, who died May 6, 1842, Aged 53 y'rs Also BETSEY M dau. of Israel & Ruth Hoyt died June 6, 1824, aged 3 yr's.
No. 1735. [White marble. Rough. Discolored.]
SACRED to the memory of RUTH, widow of Israel Hoyt, died Aug. 10, 1859, Aged 60 yr's.
No. 1736.
[Blue slate. At top a device of some unknown structure.]
Erected In memory of SARAH, wife of Joseph R. Peckham, who died June 29, 1834, in her 34 yr.
No. 1737. [Grayish stone.]
EUNICE STURTEVANT died May 10, 1843 ; aged 15 years. SAMUEL DREW was lost at sea Feb. 1, 1857 ; aged 18 years. Children of Perkins & Elizabeth Ray- mond.
That gentle one has passed away No more to roam with us below : And gone to realms of brighter day, Where storins of woe shall cease to flow Where'er our eyes do chance to fall, We find some relic left behind
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
That will her feeble form recall And bring her peaceful voice to mind Then we'll not wish her back again, But think she's happy now on high No more to strive with earthly pain No more to weep and groan and dic And as we ne'er can meet below Our only wish & prayer shall be That when far hence we're called to go, We may in heaven her spirit see.
No. 1738. [Grayish stone. ]
NAOMI, died Dec. 7, 1837 aged 9 mo. & 18 ds. HORACE, died March 4, 1841 aged 6 Mo. & 9 ds. Child- ren of Edward & Julia Seymour.
No. 1739.
[Blue slate. Four by 2 1-2 feet. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Erected to the memory of ELEANOR HOWARD con- sort of the late JOHN HOWARD, who died Oct. 12, 1826 ; aged 75 years. Also to the memory of CAPT JOHN HOWARD who was lost at Sea March 1788: aged 43 . years.
No. 1740.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of John W. Howard Son of Capt. James Howard & Mrs. Hannah his wife born March 20, 1815 died April 2. 1815
He glanc'd into the world to see A sample of our misery.
No. 1741.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Capt. James Howard who departed this Life at St. Martin's West Indies June the 15 1818, aged 41 years
Life what a fleeting hour it is How swift our moments fly Here today we draw our breath, But soon we groan and die.
No. 1742.
[Blue slate. Four by 2 1-2 feet. Good condition. Urn.]
In Memory of James H. Howard, who returned to his friends from Eastport, Me. June 2 after an absence of several years on account of feeble health, died Aug. 7, 1832 ; aged 24 yr,s & 9 mo,s.
His mind was tranquil and serene,
No terrors in his looks were seen, His saviour's smiles dispelled the gloom And smoothed the passage to the tomb
250
BURIAL HILL :
No. 1743.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Erected in memory of Mr. SETH RIDER, who died Janu 21, 1826 ; in the 82 year of his age. Also in mem- ory of Mrs HANNAH RIDER, his wife who died Sept 26, 1814 ; in the 60 year of her age
Our age to seventy years is set, How short the term, how frail the state! And if to eighty we arrive, We rather sigh and groan than live.
No. 1744.
[Handsome white marble, in white marble socket.]
BETSEY ROBBINS, Died March 22, 1839, Aged 51 years. SALLIE CURTIS, Died Sept. 10, 1839. Aged 11 years JESSE ROBBINS. Died June 3, 1855, Aged 74 years.
No. 1745. [Blue slate. Fair condition.]
DORCAS, wife of Ephraim Morton, died June 12, 1838 ; in the 54th yr. of her age. Also their dau. tr Dorcas died Oct,r 16, 1806 aged 3 yr.s.
(Stone set so deep that the months and days could not be easily as- certained.)
No. 1746.
[White marble. Cemented in freestone socket. Good condition.]
JOHN S. PAINE, Died Sept. 29, 1878 ; aged 89 y'rs 7 mo's 24 days. SUSAN B. Dau of John S. & Susan W. Paine, Died Oct. 19. 1835 : Aged 4 mo's.
No. 1747.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Deborah Paine wife of John S. Paine, Died October 10, 1818 : aged 27 years. Daughter of John S. & Deborah Paine died March 2, 1818 aged 6 months.
No. 1748.
[White marble. Granite socket. Brimstone for cement. Good condition.]
SUSAN W. PAINE Born Aug. 8, 1804, Died Dec. 16, 1882, Aged 78 y'rs, 4 ms. 8 days.
No. 1749.
[Blue slate. Good condition, save seam across surface. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mrs. MARY ROBERTSON wife of Capt DAVID ROBERTSON and Daughter of Capt DAVID
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
CORNISH and MERCY, his wife who died Augt 12th 1825 ; in the 26 year of her age Her happy spirit sighed To leave these wastes of woe To join the Ransom,d Church above And full fruition know.
No. 1750. [White marble, Discolored.] HANNAH ELLIS, wife of Joseph W. Burgess, died Aug. 11, 1850, in her 34th yr. also 4 Infant Children.
Mourn not for her ye who below Beneath the afflictive stroke are bending, For your loved one has gone to know A bliss above which has no ending.
No. 1751.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Willow.]
In Memory of ELISHA LAPHAM, died March 8, 1837 ; aged 19 yrs. 6 mo. ELIZA ANN, died Nov. 17, 1824 : Aged 10 mo. ELIZA ANN, died Nov. 20, 1823 : aged 1 year 2 mo. Children of Elisha & Mary Lapham.
No. 1752.
[Low, white marble. Discolored. Difficult to read.]
Jerome W. died May 6, 1853. Aged 6 y'rs & 6 mo. Mary E. died Sept. 22d 1846 Aged 1 y,r & 10 mo. Child- ren of William & Lydia C. Purington.
These buds were pluck ed before half blown, Because thare maker Call'd them home.
No. 1753.
[Marble obelisk, marble plinth, granite base. About 7 ft. high.] (On South side:)
FREDERIC HOLMES, Lieut. 38 Mass. Vol. Infantry, aged 28 years. was killed June 14, 1863, while leading his men to the assault on the enemy's works at Port Hudson, La.
(On East side;)
His memory shall not be less green, nor his heroic virtues less honored that his body lies amid the ruins of the Rebellion he gave his life to destroy.
No. 1754.
[White marble obelisk, about 7 1-2 feet high. Marble plinth, gran- ite base. Protected by iron inclosure. Good condition. On summit figure of large book.]
(On East side:)
Dea. JOSIAH ROBBINS died Jan. 30, 1859 : Aged 72 years 10 mo.
252
BURIAL HILL :
(On South side :)
MRS. EXPERIENCE wife of Dea. Josiah Robbins, born Sept. 22, 1789, died Feb. 11, 1807.
PELLA MORTON ROBBINS born Feb. 3, 1807, died March 3, 1811.
Mrs. ANN G. wife of Dea. Josiah Robbins, died Sept. 6, 1817, Aged 29 years.
JOSIAH ADAMS died August 24, 1816, Æ 7 m's.
ANN G. CUSHMAN died Sept. 19, 1817, Aged 6 weeks.
(On West side :)
PELLA M. ROBBINS born March 29, 1815, died June 4, 1889.
(On North side:)
Mrs. REBECCA JACKSON, wife of Dea. Josiah Rob- bins, died Oct. 19, 1850, Aged 61 years & 26 days.
REBECCA J. ROBBINS born Nov 5, 1819, died Jan. 31, 1820.
ANN CUSHMAN born Jan. 16, 1825, died July 11, 1825.
No. 1755.
[Low, white marble. Marble plinth. Freestone socket. Discol- ored. This and the following Nos. to 1762 inclusive are inclosed in wooden paling.]
SARAH FRENCH, only daughter of John B. & Sarah A. E. Russell, died Jan. 13, 1863, aged 3 years 7 mos. 26 days.
She has gone to heaven before us But she turns and waves her hand Pointing to the glories o'er ns, In that happy Spirit land
No. 1756.
[White marble, in broken socket. Fair condition. Crucifix.] ELIZABETH B. only daughter of Bridgham & Betsey F. RUSSELL, died May 7, 1856, aged 27 y'rs & 3 mos. May her dear memory serve to make Our faith in goodness strong.
No. 1757.
[White marble, in stone socket. Fair condition.]
BETSEY FARRIS RUSSELL wife of Bridgham Rus- sell, Died March 3, 1866, Aged 72 years.
A devoted wife, a fond mother, a kind and sympathizing friend to all in distress or affliction.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1758.
[White marble, in freestone socket. Discolored. Moss-grown.] BRIDGHAM RUSSELL died March 29th, 1840 ; aged 47 years
The many excelences of his character in public and private life- endeared him to an extensive acquaintance, who will long cherish his virtuous memory Blest thought; he is not lost But gone before us.
No. 1759.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Departed this life May 24, 1833 ; in the 74th yr of her age Mrs. REBECCA RUSSELL Relict of Jonathan Rus- sell, late of Barnstable. .
No. 1760.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Festoons.]
In remembrance of MISS BETSEY RUSSELL, who re- signed this life Novr 3d 1820, aged 30 years.
No. 1761. [Blue slate. Good condition.]
In Remembrance of MISS MERCY RUSSELL, who re- signed this life March 2, 1837, aged 50 years.
No. 1762.
. [White marble. Marble plinth, granite base. Good condition.]
REBECCA RUSSELL Died Aug. 26, 1876, aged 76 y'rs 1 mo. 13 days.
No. 1763.
[Low, white marble, much discolored. Inclined. In wooden paling. Stone loose and movable. Rose twig, with bud broken off.]
GEORGE AUGUSTUS, son of Simon R. & Jane E. Burgess, died July 31, 1851 ÆE. 9 y'rs 3 mo.
No. 1764.
[A structure divided into six tombs. The year of its erection, 1833, appears plainly in the centre of the front. Over the doors of four of these tombs are inscribed severally the words :].
"Town," "Finney," "Barnes," "Stephens."
No. 1765.
[White marble. Granite base. Good condition.] BETSEY HOLMES Died Sept. 5, 1874, Aged 86 years. Died in Faith. No. 1766. [Blue slate. Firm and compact.]
ABIGAIL ROGERS died Oct. 7, 1838, aged 86 yrs Consort of SAMUEL ROGERS, who died at sea July 1795 aged 42 yrs.
254
BURIAL HILL :
No. 1767.
[Low, blue slate. Weatherworn. Somewhat defaced. Symbol.] To the memory of Deborah Daughter of Mr William Harlow & Mrs Sarah his wife who died Dec. 23d 1775.
No. 1768.
[White marble. In stone socket. Fair condition.]
GEORGE E. CHASE, died 1824 ; ÆE. 15 years Wm CHASE died 1830 ; ÆE. 23 years SAMUEL R. CHASE died Aug. 21, 1849 ; ÆE. 20 years & 5 mos. HENRY CHASE died July 1860 ; ÆE. 43 years. Sons of John & Abigail Chase.
No. 1769.
[ White marble. Set in stone block. Fair condition.]
JOHN CHASE Died Dec. 15, 1855: ÆE. 74 years ABIGAIL, his wife Died Sept. 17, 1872 : aged 89 yrs 4 mo's.
No. 1770.
[Handsome blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried the Body of DEACON JOHN FOSTER who departed this life Dec. ye 24th 1741 in ye 76th year of his age.
No. 1771. [Similar to preceding.]
Here lyes buried the Body of Mrs HANNAH FOSTER the wife of DEACON JOHN FOSTER Died April ye 30th 1747, in the 77th year of her age.
No. 1772.
[Low, blue slate. Weatherworn. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of GERSHEM FOSTER who decd July ye 11th 1733 in ye 25th year of his age.
No. 1773.
[Low, blue slate. Surface above inscription scaled off.]
Here lyes ye Body of Mr JOHN FOSTER Jur who dyed April ye 26th 1723 and aged 22 years.
No. 1774.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal .. Four and a half feet in height. Good con- dition. Flaming urn.]
In memory of ELLIS HOLMES died Oct. 18, 1854, in his 88th yr.
No. 1775.
[Similar to preceding.]
GRACE, wife of Ellis Holmes, died March 30, 1839, aged 71 years. Also POLLY their Dau. died Sept. 7, 1813, aged 22 mon.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1776.
[White marble. Marble plinth. Freestone base. Good condition .. ]
SOPHIA B. wife of Pelham Whiting, Died Sept. 4, 1866, Aged 41 years.
No. 1777.
[Blue slate. Top broken off, and gone. Several seams across the stone, in a direction parallel to the break.]
The memory of Mr Benjamin Morton died April 9, 1816 aged 53 years Their son Joseph Morton died August 24, 1795 aged 1 year and 5 months.
No. 1778.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Festoons.]
To the memory of Mrs REBEKAH HOLMES Consort of Capt ICHABOD HOLMES who died July 25th 1803 in the 75th year of her age.
No. 1779.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but seamed on the left, above the name. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of CAPT ICHABOD HOLMES who was Born February 17, 1725 died April 10, 1817 aged 92 years.
No. 1780.
[Blue slate. Sound and compact. Figure of vessel at sea, upper spars gone ; angel above, blowing a trumpet.]
. In memory of Capt Chandler Holmes Jr who died Octo- ber 4, 1831, aged 27 years.
He spoke the meaning of his heart Nor slandered with his tongue Would scarce believe an ill report Nor do his neighbor wrong.
No. 1781.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Three symbols.]
To the memory of 3 Children of Ichabod Holmes & Rebekah his wife 1st a son Ichabod died August 26, 1784 aged 11 days 2d a daughter Rebekah died Novr 13, 1786 aged 2 months & 14 days 3d a son Ichabod Died Janry 13 1799 aged 17 months.
Fresh in the morn the summer rose Hangs withered ere the noon We scarce enjoy the balmy gift But mourn the pleasure gone.
No. 1782.
[White marble in freestone socket. Weathering rough. This and the next two Nos. are inclosed in granite curbing.]
CAPT WILLIAM SHERMAN, died at sea, Jan. 9, 1796 : aged 32 years Elizabeth Sherman, his wife died Oct. 9, 1849 : aged 83 years, 10 months.
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