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BURIAL HILL :
God calls our loved ones but we lose not wholly What he hath given They live on earth in thought and deed, as truly As in His Heaven. No. 1783.
[Beautiful, mottled marble. Marble plinth. Granite base.]
ELIZABETH. wife of Isaac Sampson, Born June 19, 1795 : Died February 22, 1881.
No. 1784.
[Blue slate. Four and one-half feet high. Good condition save a seam just below the urn.]
In memory of ISAAC SAMPSON : who died May 7, 1832 ; aged 42 yrs. Also ISAAC, son of Isaac & Eliza- beth Sampson died Dec, r, 11, 1833 ; Aged 3 yrs & 8 mo.s.
"How vain is all beneath the skies, How transient every earthly bliss, How slender all the fondest ties That binds us to a world like this.
"Then let the hope of joys to come Dispel our cares and chase our fears, If God be ours we're travelling home Though passing through a vale of tears." .
No. 1785.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Mausoleum.]
Erected to the memory of William Barnes, who died Dec. 29th 1831, aged 66 years.
"Immortality o'ersweeps All pains, all tears, all time, all fears- and peals Like the eternal thunders of the deep, Into my ears this truth, Thou liv'st forever."
No. 1786.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
Erected in memory of MERCY, widow of William Barnes, who died April 21, 1849, in the 79 y.r of her age. No. 1787. [Low, blue slate. . Fair condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried. the Body of Mr WILLIAM BARNES who died March ye 31st 1751 in the 81st Year of his Age.
No. 1788.
[Blue slate. Four and one-fourth feet high. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Erected August 22, 1824 In memory of Joseph Barnes who died in Cape Francois January 25, 1795 Aged 58
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
years Hannah Barnes Widow of the above died November 12, 1815 Aged 76 years Hannah Harlow wife of Zacheus Harlow & Daughter of the above died December 26, 1807 aged 47 years Also Nathaniel Barnes who died in Mar- tinico July 9, 1794 aged 23 years.
No. 1789. [White marble. Rough.]
SILVANUS ROGERS Born Nov. 24, 1798 Died April 20, 1860 ÆE. 62 yrs & 7 mos. JANE ROGERS his wife Born Jan. 2, 1800 Died Sept. 15, 1861, JE. 61 y'rs & 8 mos. Also their daughter Jane F. Born Jan. 4, 1824 Died Sept. 12, 1825 Æ. 1 year 8 mos.
"There is rest in Heaven."
No. 1790.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition, but inclined. Symbol.] In Memory of Mrs Polly Holmes wife of Joseph Holmes who died July 3, 1794 aged 26 years.
Death is a debt to nature due Which I have paid & so must you.
No. 1791.
[Purple slate. Moss-covered, but in fairly good condition yet. Symbol.] Here lyes ye body of Mrs Sarah Barnes Aged about 32 years decd April ye JJth J7J8.
No. 1792. [Blue slate. Good condition.]
BETSEY, Daughter of John & Lucy Burbank, died Aug. 18th, 1839, aged 10 years & 1 mo.
Her mother's hopes of earthly joys are down; Oh! who can tell her grief so reft and lone! Her lovely daughter, late her sole delight, For whom she lived no more can bless her sight.
No. 1793.
[Blue slate. Good condition.] AMY ALLEN, Daughter of John & Lucy Burbank, died June 6th, 1838 ; aged 2 years.
As the sweet Hower that scents the morn, But withers in the rising day Thus lovely was the infant's dawn Thus swiftly fled its life away.
No. 1794.
[Blue slate. Good condition.]
In memory of MR. JOHN BURBANK JR. who died Nov. 30th, 1835, aged 40 years. Behold I die, but GOD shall be with you.
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No. 1795.
[Blue slate. Four and three-fourths feet high. Good condition. Flaming urn.]
Erected to the memory of JOHN BURBANK, who died Sept. 26th, 1825, in the 56 th y.r of his age. Also LYDIA, widow of the above who died March 20th, 1842, Aged 70 years.
No. 1796.
[Blue slate. Broken ; about 1-5 of the stone being separated from the larger portion by a cleft. Urn.]
In memory of Mrs HANNAH BURBANK the wife of Mr. NEHEMIAH BURBANK who departed this life Aug. 7, 1811 in the 32 year of her age. Also their infant Daniel Torrey who died January 21, 1805 aged two months.
Peace peace no murmur tis the will of GOD That GOD who orders all things for the best.
No. 1797.
[Blue slate. Seamed. Urn.].
This Stone is erected to the memory of Mr Nehemiah Burbank who died February 8, 1814 in the 37 year of his age.
'Tis GOD who lifts our comforts high Or sink them in the grave. He gave, and (blessed be his name) He takes but what he gave.
No. 1798.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn.] ERECTED to the memory of Miss. POLLY BURBANK who died Aug. 23d 1842, aged 70 years.
No. 1799. [Blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mr EZRA BURBANK who died Feby 25th 1800 aged 62 years.
No. 1800.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-covered, but sound. Symbol.]
In memory of Mr BENJAMIN BARNES son of Mr William Barnes He decd Aprl ye 12th 1760 in the 43 year of his age
No. 1801.
[Blue slate. Compact and sound, Symbol.]
Mr TIMOTHY BURBANK died Octbr J3th J793 Etatis 90 Mrs MERCY his wife died Janry 27th J771, Ætatis 63 and here lie interred
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1802.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Curious figure of Time, standing still, scythe in right hand, hour-glass in left.]
Here lies the Body of Bathsheba Drew wife to Mr Nicolas Drew who departed this life June ye 8th AD 1767 Aged 55 Years & 3 Months
No. 1803.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn, with flowers on each side.]
To Perpetuate the memory of Mr SAMUEL BARNES who died September 25th 1803 in the 25th year of his age
No. 1804.
[This and the three following numbers are white marble, each with marble plinth on granite base; all in good condition, and protected by a granite curbing.]
LUCY, Wife of Ivory Harlow, died Oct, 18, 1872, Aged 88 y'rs 10 mo's.
(On reverse:)
MOTHER. No. 1805.
IVORY HARLOW, died Nov. 2, 1813, in the 30th year of his age.
(On reverse:)
FATHER.
No. 1806. .
Benjamin Goddard, Born March 3, 1813, Died Oct. 15, 1875. ANN E. Goddard, Born Sept. 1, 1841, Died Aug. 3, 1842.
Beloved ones rest in peace.
(On reverse:)
HUSBAND. No. 1807.
LUCY, Wife of Benjamin Goddard, Born Jan. 10, 1814, Died July 24, 1877,
Gone home to enjoy the promised rest.
(On reverse:)
WIFE. No. 1808.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Defaced. Part of symbol remains.]
In Memory of Abner Son to Mr Ebenezer Rider & Mrs Sarah his wife born June ye 20th 1760 Decd Augst ye 19th 1765
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No. 1809.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown. Symbol.] To the memory of Mr Nathaniel Doten, who died March 12th 1801 aged 60 years
No. 1810.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
MERCY DOTEN widow of Nathaniel Doten, died Oct. 11th, 1824, aged 86 years ; Also three Children of Prince & Susan Doten. viz Samuel died April 3, 1825 aged 11 days. Sylvanus H died Oct. 12, 1825, aged 2 y'rs & 2 mon. A Dau. died July 13th, 1826, aged 3 hours.
No. 1811.
[Blue slate. Good condition. At top sculptured mausoleum and obelisk.]
MARY wife of Nathaniel Doten, died Sept. 23, 1834, in the 59 y.r of her age.
Thus fell the wife most kind The partner dear The tender parent, And the friend sincere. No. 1812.
[White marble in freestone socket. Fair condition.] NANCY E. Wife of John A. Morse, Died July 9, 1876, Aged 65 y'rs. 22 days.
No. 1813.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
Erected to the memory of PHEBE C. wife of Thomas Bartlett who died Jan 25, 1841 aged 29 years.
No. 1814.
[White marble in freestone socket. Fair condition.] PRINCE DOTEN died Nov 11, 1870, Aged 89 years. He has gone to the land of the blest. No. 1815.
[White marble. Similar to preceding.]
SUSAN, Wife of Prince Doten, died Jan. 25, 1874, aged 86 y'rs.
No. 1816.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Good condition. Urn.] In memory of Henry Caswell son of Daniel Caswell and Caroline his wife who died June 26, 1803, aged 4 years. No. 1817.
[Beautiful mottled marble on plinth of same. Granite base.] JOHN R. DAVIS Died Dec. 28, 1885, Aged 73 y'rs 10 m's 10 days.
He died in hope of a glorious resurrection.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1818.
[White marble on marble plinth. Granite base. Good condition.]
WINSLOW M. Died Aug. 3, 1853, Aged 10 mo's. ANN E. Died May 26, 1854, Aged 10 y'rs 11 mo's. Children of John & Betsey B. Davis.
No. 1819.
[This and the following six numbers are inclosed in iron fence. White marble. Discolored.]
SARAH DAVIE, daughter of Capt. Ichabod & Joanna Davie, died Sept. 12, 1827, ÆE. 29 y'rs
While o'er these dear remains affection weeps A voice proclaims she is not dead but sleeps
Jesus again descending from the skies
Shall break her slumbers, saying maid arise. Then gently lead her to her father's feet Then shall command to give her angels meat Ascend in hope we wait the promised hour
Tho' sown in weakness it is raised in power.
No. 1820. [White marble. Fair condition.] JOANNA DAVIE, Wife of Capt. Ichabod DAVIE, died Nov. 2, 1803, in the 31st year of her age.
No. 1821.
[White marble. It fell from socket, and is now set in the ground.] In memory of ICHABOD DAVIE, Born Nov. 11, 1771, Died April 4, 1848,
Affection to thy cherished memory rears
This stone-a tribute poor to worth like thine
But Faith alone can check her flowing tears,
And point to realms of peace and joy divine
Where thy pure spirit dwells which earth could not enshrine
Blessed are the dead-who rest in humble hope.
No. 1822.
[White marble. In same condition as the preceding.]
In memory of NANCY DAVIE, Born Oct. 30, 1785, Died Oct. 10, 1867.
No. 1823.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Top broken. Symbol half scaled off.]
In memory of DEBORAH ye Daughter of Mr Thomas & Mrs Sarah Davie who decd May ye 4th J759 aged 2 years JJ months & 26 Days.
No. 1824.
[White marble. Fair condition.]
ELIZABETH DAVIE, Daut. of Capt. Ichabod
& Joanna Davie, died Aug. 15, 1826 : Æ. 25 y'rs.
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Farewell, but not a long Farewell, In Heaven may I appear: The triumphs of my faith to tell, In thy transported ear. And sing with thee the eternal strain, Worthy the lamb that once was slain. No. 1825. [White marble. Fair condition.]
JOANNA DAVIE daut. of Capt. Ichabod & Joanna Davie, died Dec. 31, 1827 : ÆE. 28 y'rs. Her rest is sweet in earth's cold arms, She mingles dust with dust ; On Jesus breast she leans her head In firm unshaken trust, Quickley shall burst the bolted tomb And rise in full unfading bloom. No. 1826.
[Blue slate. Four and 1-4 by three and 1-4 feet. Good condition.] BETSEY THOMAS BARNES, Consort of Isaac Barnes Jr who died May 14, 1830, aged 33 years. Also their Children WINSLOW died Oct. 10, 1825. aged one year 6 mo. & 15 days. BETSEY WINSLOW died Dec. 21, 1825 aged 10 days. WINSLOW died Sept. 6, 1828 aged 13 mon.
No. 1827. [Purplish blue slate. Good condition.]
In memory of MARY, Consort of Lewis Churchill, died July 19, 1843, aged 32 yrs. Also two Children STEPHEN aged 1 y'r STEPHEN aged 3 Mo.
No. 1828. [White marble. Good condition.] MARY, wife of Abner Pierce, Died Aug. 25, 1858, aged 33 years. Also an infant daughter.
No. 1829. [Purple slate. Good condition. Urn.]
EBENEZER P. died April 6, 1845, aged 4 yrs. 9 mo. JOHN, died Nov. 9, 1843, aged 4 mo. 9- ds. Children of Benj. & Martha Bates.
No. 1830.
[Purplish blue slate. Four ft. by 3. Good condition.] SALLY, wife of Robert Dunham, died Oct,r 29, 1831 : aged 56 years. ROBERT DUNHAM died Jan,y 13, 1833 : aged 54 years.
No. 1831.
[Blue slate. Broken. Defaced. Seamed. Symbol.] NATHL son Nathl Foster & Mercy his wife died Decbr ye JJth J789 aged 4 months & 2 days
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1832.
[Purplish blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
The Remains of Mrs Mercy Foster wife to Mr Nathl Foster who died Decemr ye 24th 1746 in the 33d year of Her Age daughtr to the Revd Mr. Peter Thatcher late of Midleh decd April the 22d 1744, The Remains of SUSANAII daugtr to Mr NATHL & Mrs MERCY FOSTER died Janry ye 20th 1746.
No. 1833.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of Ichabod Shaw Holmes son of Capt. Chandler Holmes & Mrs Phebe his wife who died Novr 1st 1802 Aged 1 year 4 months
The tender Parants have Scarce time to wipe
Their weeping eys loe heaven cauls and the other dies
Also in memory of Chandler Holmes ther son who died Novr 6th 1802 Aged 4 years 10 months They were Lovly and Pleasant in ther Lives And in ther Death were not Devided
No. 1834.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of MISS. ESTHER HOLMES who died Jan. 6, 1842, aged 32 yrs.
No. 1835.
[White marble. Marble plinth, granite base. Good condition.]
MEHITABLE HOLMES Born March 2, 1811 Died May 9, 1876.
Safe in the arms of Jesus. No. 1836. [Blue slate. Fair condition. Urn.]
In Memory of MRS PHEBE, Consort of Chandler Holmes, who died July 26, 1836, aged 65 y,rs. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
No. 1837.
[Purple slate. Good condition. Flaming urn.] In memory of Capt. CHANDLER HOLMES who died Jan. 14, 1844, in the 72 year of his age.
No. 1838.
[White marble. Weathering rough.]
Miss. SUSAN W. HOLMES, Died April 29, 1850 aged 43 years.
No. 1839.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Two symbols.]
To the memory of Two Children of Capt Eleazer Holmes & Mrs Betsy his wife 1th a son Samuel A who
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died Sept 29th 1802 aged 9 months & 10 days. 2d a daughter Eliza who died June 25th 1803, aged 3 years & 3 months & 19 days.
Fresh in the morn the summer rose Hangs wither'd ere its noon We scarce enjoy the balmy gift But mourn the pleasure gone.
No. 1840.
[Blue slate. Bad seam across the middle of urn.] To the memory of CAPT ELEAZER HOLMES this monu- ment is Erected. Obit December 22, 1804 aged 47 years. No. 1841. [Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mrs POLLY HOLMES wife of Capt Eleazar Holmes and daughter of Capt CORBAN BARNES and Mary his wife who died Sepr 16, 1795 Ætatis 28 and her Infant Daughter Jenny by her side who died Dec 5 Etatis 1 year.
No. 1842.
[Blue slate. Moss-covered. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mr ELEZER HOLMES who died Febry 21 1798 /Etatis 84
Thro' a long life in devious paths I trod And liv'd alas forgetful of my God
But Oh the triumphs of redeeming Power A sinner ransomed at the Eleventh hour Repairs to Christ the Lord his Righteousness And dies proclaiming free and sovereign Grace
No. 1843.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn. Moss-grown. Symbol.] In Memory of Mrs ESTHER HOLMES wife Mr ELEAZER HOLMES who died Augst 26 1759 in ye 39 year of her age.
No. 1844.
[Blue slate. Surface seamed. Moss-grown.] In Memory of Mrs MARCY FOBES widow of Mr JOSHUA FOBES who died Novbr J9th J774 in the 78th year of her age. No. 1845.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Symbol.] Here lyes ye body of Hannah Holmes who died May ye 10th 1735 in ye 23d year of her age
No. 1846.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of Lucy Sturtevant Daughter of Mr Sil- vanus Sturtevant and Mrs Hannah his wife who died July 4th 1812 in the 17 year of her age
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
Relations and my Parents dear Mourn not for me I'm Sleeping here My debt is paid now Death is free Therefore prepare to follow me
No. 1847.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mrs Thankfull Sturtevant Daughter of Mr Silvanus Sturtevant And Mrs Hannah his wife who died April 24th 1811 in the 18th year of her age The time was once my youthfull friends I lived and bloomed like the The time will come 'tis hastening on When you must fade like me.
No. 1848.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mr Joseph Sturtevant who died July 6th 1819, in the 28th year of his age Farewell my wife and children dear I leave you for a while For God has call'd and I must go And leave you all behind
No. 1849.
[White marble, in freestone socket. Good condition.]
MERCY STURTEVANT Died Nov. 12, 1872, Aged 78 y'rs 5 mo's. 15 days. Mercy A. Her dau. Died July 19, 1839, Aged 23 y'rs 3 mo's.
No. 1850. [White marble. Rough.]
Joseph Sturtevant died Nov. 3, 1849, aged 35 y'rs & 3 Mon. Also three Children of Joseph & Marcia Sturte- vant, viz. JOSHUA P. died Aug. 23, 1842, aged 5 Mon. & 21 days. JAMES T. died Jan. 14, 1845, aged 1 year & 7 Mon. MARCIA ANN, died Sept. 15, 1846, aged 1 year & 18 days.
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto GOD who gave it.
No. 1851.
[Blue slate. On each side of the inscription a figure of a column supporting a globe.]
CHARLES R. son of R. & E. Flemmons, who died In Taunton, Feb. 5, 1836, aged 3 yr's 10 mon. & 18 days. When from our eyes such loveliness is torn 'Tis not for them but for our Selves we mourn
No. 1852.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Good condition: Urn under festoons.] In memory of Mr Ichabod Holmes Jur who deceast March 29th 1802 in the 44th year of his age
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No. 1853.
[Very low, blue slate. Moss-covered. Inclined. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Barnabe Son to Mr Benjamin Morton & Mrs Hannah his wife who decd Novbr ye 7th J7 4 Aged J0 days
No. 1854.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-covered. Symbol.]
In Memory of Abigail daughter to Mr Benjamin Mor- ton born Febry J8th J76J died Augst ye 20th J762
No. 1855.
[Small, blue slate. Like the two preceding, nearly buried in the ground. Of this, only 5 inches are above the surface. Stone marred. Symbol.]
Memory of Barnaba n to Mr Benjamin Morton born Janry ye 28th 1759 decd Augst ye 28th 1765
No. 1856. [Low, blue slate. Marred. Symbol.]
In Memory of hannah Daughter to Mr Benjamin Mor- ton born Octo Augst ye 15th 1755 decd Octo ye 16th 1756
NOTE .- The stone-cutter having finished the word "born," allowed his eye to fall on "Octo," which he inserted faintly before noticing that he had skipped to the date of decease. He suffered the "Octo" to remain, and followed it with "Augst."
No. 1857.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.] Here lyes body of Giles Rickard Aged 30 (50?) years died January ye 1709 14
NOTE .- Whether Mr. Rickard were 30 or 50 years of age cannot be determined from the stone, as the first figure has the distinguishing characteristics of both 3 and 5.
No. 1858.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of DEBORAH, wife of Benjamin Thomas, died Janu 5, 1828, aged 36 years. Also their son Josiah. died Jan. 13, 1828, aged 1 year. & 3 months.
No. 1859.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mr Thomas Davie who died at Sea March 5, 1771 aged 27 years Also in memory of Mrs Jane Davie who died Jany 25, 1824, aged 75 years widow of the above
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. No. 1860. [Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mr THOMAS DAVEE who died April 6th 1797 aged 26 years
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1861.
[White marble. Four and one-fourth feet in height. Fair condition.] MARIA, died Feb. 12, 1844, aged 15 y'rs & 8 mo's. She bid farewell to all below To dwell among the just, And thus resigned her youthful form To slumber in the dust.
To parents, brothers, sisters dear, She speaks in tones of love, I shall meet you all again In realms of bliss above,
When every tear is wiped away From all our weeping eyes, When the last trumpets joyful sound Shall echo through the skies.
JOHN died Jan. 10, 1819, aged 1 yr & 11 mo's. JACOB, died May 16, 1823, aged 1 y'r & 8 mo's. JA- COB, died Aug. 16, 1825, aged 1 y'r & 1 mo. Children of John & Lydia Nickerson.
No. 1862.
[White marble. Removed from broken socket, and set in the ground.] JOHN NICKERSON, JR. Died May 31, 1858, Aged 39 years 9 mo's.
When a few short years have fleeted When our work on earth is done, May our circle all unbroken, Find with thee in Heaven our home.
No. 1863.
[White marble. Removed from freestone socket, and set in the ground. Spotted. Discolored.]
JULIA ANN, died Sept. 4, 1842 ; ÆE. 3 yrs & 7 mos. NATHANIEL T. died June 25, 1853 ; ÆE. 19 mos. ALMIRA W. died Mar 6, 1855 ; ÆE. 11 weeks, LAURA W. died Mar. 7, 1858 ; ÆE. 19 mos. LAURA A. died Oct. 13, 1860 : ÆE. 8 mos. Children of James & Almira Sears.
No. 1864.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn under festoons.]
To the memory of 5 Children of Mr Wm. Barnes & Mrs Mercy his wife viz. Eleanor, died March 28th 1791 aged 8 days, 2d Mercy, died August 12th 1801 aged 3 months & 14 days, 3d Nathaniel died Septr 15th 1802 aged 3 months & 9 days, 4th Calvin Carver died Octr 19th 1802 aged 4 years & 2 months, 5th Calvin Carver died April 22d 1805 aged 1 year & 7 months and 7 days.
In early days, away from us they fly
· No more their pleasing actions charmes our eyes, A happy change from earth to sure above. Now take their dwelling in the realmes of love.
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 1865.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Urn with festoons.]
Died July 27, J798 Mrs Betsy Holmes wife of Capt. Lewis Holmes Aged 27 Year Also 3 Children by her side Rebecca Diman died J796 Aged J year & J Month Esther J798 Aged 5 Months Phebe Lewis J799 Aged JJ Months
No. 1866.
[Purplish blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Died at Demerara December 3Jst J798 Capt Lewis Holmes Aged 32 Years
Their cold remains though distant lands divide To burst the bars of death the SAVIOUR died,
The eye of faith their union sees again
Where scenes of love and bliss immortal reign.
No. 1867.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Willard Sears son of Mr Willard Sears & Mrs Mary his wife who died May 22 1796 aged 20 years
No. 1868.
[Blue slate. Broken. Seamed. Defaced. Part of symbol remains.]
In memory of Mrs Hannah Holmes ye widdow of Mr Elezer Holmes Born March ye 15th 16 2 Decd April ye 7th 1758 Aged 66 years
No. 1869.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lies buried the Body of Mr Eleazer Holmes who died Augst 21st 1754 Aged 65 years 10 Months & 5 days No. 1870.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Four feet high. Good condition. Human face under festoons.]
In memory of Capt Robert Davie who Deceased Decm the 17th 1800 In the 32 year of his age Also In memory of Elizabeth Davic Daughter to Capt. Robert. & Mrs Jerusha Davie who Died Aug. the 30th 1800 Aged 11 months and 4 Days
Distressing scene to see in life fair prime A Husband parent languish out of time Consoling thor ght our saviour is the door To worlds of bliss where parting is noe more
No. 1871.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-grown. Weatherworn. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Mrs Marcy Holmes wife to Mr Nathll Holmes who decd Febry ye 11th 1731-2 in ye 81st year of her age
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 1872.
[Blue slate. Weatherworn. Moss-grown. Seamed. Symbol,]
Here lyes ye body of Mr Nathaniel Holmes who Decd July ye 26th 1727 in ye 84th year of his age
No. 1873.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.] Abigail Deleno Dautr to Mr Nathan & Mrs Bathsheba Deleno Aged 1 year 6 Mo & 4 Ds Died May ye 10th 1747
No. 1874.
[Blue slate. Cleft, Seamed. Bad condition.]
In Memory of Mrs Bathsheba Deleno the wife of Capt Nathan Deleno who decd April ye 21st 1755 Aged 51 years & 5 months
No. 1875.
[White marble. Rough. Moss-grown.] HARRIET N. Daughter of Eleazer & Polly Sears, Died Dec. 29th, 1841, Aged 19 years
From the grave so dark & drear Thoughts of comfort rise; Our darling Sister is not here She lives beyond the skies.
No. 1876.
[Blue slatc. Fair condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
MISS MARY ANN SEARS died April 17, 1836, in the 29 year of her age HIRAM R, died April 28, 1815, aged 19 mon. Children of Eleazer & Polly Sears.
Farewell, a short farewell Till we shall meet again above In the sweet groves where pleasures dwell And trees of life bear fruits of love.
No. 1877.
[White marble. Four and one-fourth feet high. Rough. Moss- grown.]
EUNICE B. Daughter of Eleazer & Polly Sears, Died Sept. 14, 1852, aged 27 years.
Rest sleeping dust in silence rest In the cold grave that Jesus blest,
In faith and hope we lay the there Safe in our Heavenly Father's care! O may we heed thy warning given, Prepare to die and go to Heaven.
No. 1878.
[Blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs Rebecah Sears who died April 14, 1789 in the 52d year of her age
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No. 1879.
[ Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] In memory of Mr Willard Sears who died January 5. 1826 : in the 78 year of his age What is the life of man with all its cares Tis like a shade which quickly disappears.
No. 1880.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Defaced. Symbol.] Here lyes ye Body of Marcy Cob wife to Ebenzer Cob decd March ye 2d 1725-6 in ye 53d year of her age.
No. 1881. [Blue slate. Weatherworn. Symbol.] Here lyes ye body of John Cob who decd Augst ye 22d 1731 in ye 23d year of his age
No. 1882.
[Blue slate. Worn and moss-grown. Symbol.] Here lies ye Body of Mr Ebenezer Cobb who decd July 29th 1752 In ye 71st year of his age No. 1883.
[Low, blue slate. Piece broken from left hand corner at top. Sym- bol.]
A THAN Son o John & arcy Holmes is wife decd ecbr ye 23d 1726 in
No. 1884.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
This Stone is Consecrated to the memory of Mrs ELIZA CARVER Consort of Capt JOSIAH CARVER who died Novr 22, 1815, in the 43 year of her age Mourn not my friends, nought but my dust lies here To be in Glory calls not for a tear Prepare for death, and then we all shall meet In realms of Bliss, fruition all complete.
No. 1885.
[Blue slate. Pyramidal. Good condition. Symbol.]
To the memory of Mrs Joanna Holmes Daughter of the late Mr Ephraim Holmes and Mrs Lucy his wife who died August 12th AD 1801 in the 22 year of her age That Female Virtue which adornd thy bloom Friendship recalls and weeps upon thy tomb There sad remembrance drops a silent tear And chaste affection stands a mourner there.
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