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No. 143.
[Blue slate. Some moss. Fair condition. Urn.]
To the memory of Mr BARTLETT LE BARON who de- parted this life June 24, 1806 aged 67 years.
No. 144. [White marble. Moss. Inclined forward.]
ISAAC LE BARON, Born Jan. 1743 ; Died Dec. 1819. His wife MARTHA HOWLAND, Born Dec. 1739 ; Died June 1825.
No. 145.
[Thick, wide, light blue slate. Lamina separating. Surface seamed. Moss-grown and inclined. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Doctr Joseph Lebaron who decd May ye 11 1761 in ye 59th year of his age.
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No. 146.
[Compact purple slate, about 20 inches high. Small fig. of hour- glass at top, under which is the symbol (cherub ?) of the winged head, sculptured far better than usual. Low down on the right, under the ornamental border, is the number 24,-supposed to indicate the price of the stone. This Dr. Lebarran is the hero of "The Nameless Noble- man." The orthography of the name and occupation indicates that the sculptor was a pupil of the "unlettered Muse" spoken of by Gray.]
Here lyes ye body of Mr. FRANCIS LE. BARRAN phytician who departed this life Augst ye 18th 1704, in ye 3,6 year of his age.
No. 147.
[Blue slate, somewhat broken and moss-grown, but easily read. Inclined.] Here lyes ye body of Francis Lebaron who decd Augst ye 6thı 1731 in ye 31st year of bis age.
No. 148. [Thick, firm, granite block, 4 1-2 feet high.]
In memory of Isaac LE BARON Born March 11, 1777, Died Jan. 29, 1849, Of Mary Doane his wife Born July 19, 1787, Died June 18, 1863. And of their children Isaac Francis, Born Oct. 29, 1814, Died June 28, 1816. Frederic, Born Feb. 28, 1816, Died July 5, 1861. Mary Jane Born Aug. 12, 1817, Died Nov. 28, 1855. Isaac, Born Dec. 6, 1819. Died Dec. 24, 1853.
No. 149.
[Blue slate. Slightly inclined. Stone in good condition.]
In memory of Mrs SARAH LE BARON wife of WIL- LIAM LE BARON Esq. died Oct. 29th 1796 aged 46 years.
No. 150. [Blue slate. Good condition.]
This Stone is erected in memory of WM LEBARON ESQR. who deceased at Fairhaven and their intered the 23 day of October in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred & sixteen aged 65 years.
No. 151.
[Blue slate. Laminæ opened somewhat. Inclined.]
In memory of The decd Children of Mr. William & Mrs Sarah LeBaron Viz William decd Nov. 8, 1778 aged 9 days William decd Oct. 21 1780 aged 17 months.
No. 152. [Similar to 151.]
In memory of Margaret Daughter to Doctr Lazarus & Mrs Lydia Lebaron Born July ye 5th 1755 Died Novi ye 20th 1756
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No. 153. [Similar to 151.]
In memory of Mrs Lydia Lebaron wife to Doctr Laza- rus Lebaron who decd Octr ye 28tli 1756 in ye 37th year of her age.
No. 154. [Similar to 151.]
Here lyes buried ye body of Mrs Lidia Lebaron wife to Doctr Lazarus Lebaron who decd May ye 29th 1762 aged 44 years, 4 mos & 22 days .
No. 155.
[Very light-colored blue slate. Very wide and thick. Somewhat moss-grown, but can be read without much difficulty.]
In memory of Doctor Lazarus Lebaron who departed this life Sept 2d 1773 ÆEtatis Suæ 75 My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound. Then burst the chains with sweet surprise And in my Saviour's image rise.
No. 156 a.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Weather-worn.]
Here lyes ye body of Mrs Mary Wait wife to Mr Return Waite She Decd Sept ye 26th 1737 in ye 69th year of her age.
No. 156 b.
[Blue slate; a small stone. Good condition. Willow.]
Mary Jane dau. of Mr. John & Esther Kennady who died Sept. 21, 1822, aged 14 months.
So fades the lovely blooming flower Frail, smiling solace of an hour, So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die.
No. 157.
[White marble. Good condition.]
JOHN OSGOOD Died Jan'y 31, 1854, ÆE. 25 y'rs 9 mo. & 3 days
No. 158.
[Blue slate. This stone is very much broken and decayed. The tens in the year of the date caunot be made out.]
Here lyes ye body of Mr. Caleb Cook who decd Febry ye 13th 17-3 in the 72d year of his age.
No. 159.
[White marble, taken from fragile, broken socket and set in the ground.]
OUR FATHER. JOHN HARLOW Born Sept. 15, 1777, Died Sept. 5, 1864.
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No. 160.
[Blue slate. Weeping willow and urn. Moss-grown. Inclined.] Mrs. Betsey Harlow Consort to Mr. John Harlow was born Feb. 22d 1780 and died Nov. 22d 1806
This stone an unvailing tribute of affection Is erected by her Hus- band to her memory.
With her was crowned my earthly bliss Home was my joy and happiness But oh! how soon death's arrow flies, On Christ alone my hope relies. We yet may meet above.
No. 161.
[Purplish slate. Weeping willow and urn. Good condition.]
In memory of BETSEY, consort of John Harlow Junr who died Sept. 22, 1835, in her 44 year. Also Mary L. aged 1 year & 10 mo's. and John H. aged 7 mos. Child- ren of the above.
A husband's care, a husband's love, Could not save her from the grave ; With thy children sweetly rest, And learn the wisdom of the blest.
No. 162.
[Purplish slate. Urn. Good condition.]
In memory of John Harlow son of Mr John Harlow & Mrs. Betsey his wife who decd August 1814 aged 7 months & 3 days
Frail though endear'd the tie The stronger band of grace Shall last when Death itself shall die
No. 163.
[A wooden slab without lettering.] No. 164.
[Thick, compact, purplish-blue slate. Weeping willow and urn. Good condition.]
To the memory of Mrs. Sarah Harlow widow of Cap, Jesse Harlow who died November 22, 1828' aged 65 years.
No. 165.
[Blue slate. Symbol, under which are festoons hanging over an urn.]
This stone is erected to the memory of Capt Jesse Harlow who died Aug. 20, 1809 aged sixty nine
No. 166. [Similar to 165.]
This stone is erected To Perpetuate the memory of Mrs ELIZABETH HARLOW Consort of Capt Jesse Harlow who Departed this life January 27th 1805, in the 65 year of her age
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPIIS.
No. 167.
[Blue slate. Symbol. Moss-grown. Good condition.]
To the memory of Mr. Silvanus Harlow who Died augst 14 1799 In the 62 year of bis age
No. 168.
[Blue slate. Urn. Good condition.]
To the memory of Mrs Desire Harlow wife of Mr Sil- vanus Harlow who died Octr 8th 1796 aged 58 years How happy they thats gone to rest] For they shall be forever blest.
No. 169.
[Low, blue slate. Symbol. Moss-grown. Fair condition.]
Here lies buried Noah Son to Mr. Silvanus Harlow & Mrs Desire his wife who decd August ye 23d 1767 Aged 5 weeks
No. 170.
[Similar to 169.]
In memory of Silvanus son of Capt Silvanus Harlow and Mrs Desiah his wife who died Sept 5th 1775 Aged 11 years
No. 171.
[White marble. Weeping willow and urn. Winged figures in upper corners, blowing trumpets. Urns in lower corners. Rapidly disintegrating.]
Sacred to the memory of Miss DESIRE HARLOW who was born Sept 27 1797, and died May 12, 1821.
Dear hon'd spirit if angels e'er bestow A thought on what is acted here below, With pitying eye this weak attempt survey The last sad tribute which thy friend can pay
No. 172.
[White marble like 171. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Mrs. HANNAH the virtuous and amiable consort of Silvanus Harlow, who after a distressing illness of 6 months, which she bore with unexampled fortitude untill exhausted nature compelled her to say I must give up. Departed this life Nov. 1, 1836 aged 48 yrs & 10 ds.
Crop'd like a flower she wither'd in her bloom And flattering life had promis'd years to come The years she lived in virtue's path she trod But now her spirit sought to meet her God In realms of bliss, where joys eternal reign Devoid of care and uncontroll'd by pain.
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No. 173.
[Same kind of marble as 171. Figure at top, a square surmounted with three cones-a mausoleum ?]
In memory of ELIZABETH A. wife of Silvanus Har- low. Born Oct. 28, 1812, Died June 4, 1850, Æ. 37 y'rs 7 mo. & 7 ds.
We mourn who loved her here And who that knew her ne'er could fail to love Yet we would dry the tear And strive to meet her in the world above.
Also their dau. Elizabeth A. died Jan. 13, 1842, ÆE. 3 weeks & 2 ds.
With chasten'd heart we'l strive to bear Submissive to God's will Tis he that gives, tis he that takes And we will bless him still.
No. 174.
[Low; blue slate. Symbol. Side of stone broken off.]
In Memory of Jesse son of Mr Jesse Harlow Mrs. Hannah his wife died July 10, 1788 4 months & 19 days.
No. 175. [Firm, blue slate. Good condition.]
To the memory of Mr. Jesse Harlow This Stone is Erected who died August 4. 1810 aged 50 years In this death his wife Lost an agreeable Companion his children an affectionate Parent
Make Christ your Friend who never dies All other Friends are vanities Make him your Life your all Prepare for Death that solemn call
No. 176.
[Light blue slate, 2 1-2 feet high. Weeping willow and urn. Moss- grown ; otherwise in good condition.]
This stone is Erected As an unavailing tribute of re- spect and humanity By the Children To Mrs. HANNAH, wife of Mr. Jesse Harlow, who Departed this life Novem- ber 18, 1836, Aged 72 years & 6 months.
Her husband knew her worth Her children knew it well.
No. 177.
[Purplish slate. Moss-grown. Inclined.]
In memory of MISS MARY COLLINS died June 14th, 1846, aged 60 years.
No. 178.
[Blue slate. Good condition.]
In memory of MRS. MARY COLLINS wife of Fames Collins who died May 28th, 1840, aged 83 years.
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1TS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHIS.
No. 179.
[Blue slate. Slightly inclined. Good condition.]
In Memory of Capt. JAMES COLLINS died Feb. 17, 1839, aged 90 years.
No. 180.
[Blue slate. Signs of cleavage. Symbol.]
Here lies buried ye body of Mrs LOIS COLLINGS wife of Mr JAMES COLLINGS, with an Infant in her arms who died March ye 1st 1787 in ye 28th year of her age.
No. 181.
[Blue slate, solid. Good condition.]
In Memory of Capt GAMALIEL COLLINS the first adven- turer in the whale fishery to the Falkland Islands who died April 1, 1786, in ye 44 year of his age.
No. 182.
[A closed-grained, purple stone,-of which kind a few have been erected in recent years.]
In memory of LOIS COLLINS born May 20, 1787, died Aug. 23, 1862, Æ. 75 years 3 mos. & 3 days.
No. 183.
[White marble set in freestone; the whole inclines backward.]
THOMAS COLGAN, Born in Kings Co. Ireland, Nov. 6, 1825, Died Sept. 11, 1871. JOHN, Son of Thomas & Ann Colgan Died Dec. 12, 1861, Aged 4 y'rs.
May they rest in peace.
[On the reverse of No. 183 is a cross above the letters I H S.]
No. 184.
[White marble. Covered, like many others, with what appears to be minute vegetation.]
(A cross at top.)
In memory of James Sullivan who died in Plymonth, Oct. 6, 1855, aged 22 y'rs.
A native of County Cork, Ireland, Parish of Castle- townsend.
No. 185.
[White marble. Sightly inclined.]
HANS WITTE, Died Jan, 10, 1866, Aged 46 yrs. 9 mos. 26 ds.
No. 186.
[Firm, blue slate; inclined backward.]
In memory of NANCY WILLIAMS, a faithful (African) servant in the family of Rev. F. Freeman, died Nov, 31, 1831, aged 25 years.
"Honor and shame from no condition rise,
Act well your part,-there all the honor lies." |
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No. 187.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Part of the stone is broken off, carrying with it two figures of a date; but the deficiency is supplied by an inscription on the footstone, to wit: "J. H. 1780 M. H. 1779." Surface of stone cleft its whole length in centre.]
In Memory of JOHN HARLOW who Decd March 10th 17 in ye 73d year of his age. Also In Memory of Mrs MARY HARLOW his wife who Decd April 2d 1779 in ye 64th year of her age.
No. 188.
[Square marble column: good condition.]
EMMA M. Dau. of S. S. & R. M. Howland Died Sept. 12, 1867, Aged 15 y'rs 12 ds.
Affection lives beyond death's dark and withering will. (By the side of the above is a small stone inscribed :) EMMA. GONE FROM US THE CHILD WE LOVED.
No. 189.
[Low, blue slate; Laminæ separating; inclined. Symbol.]
In Memory of 2 children of Mr Crosbe Luce & Mrs Elizabeth his wife Viz Elkanah died Nov. 5, 1779 aged 1 year 3 months & 11 days Crosbe born June 25 1780 died the same day.
No. 190.
[Low, compact, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Elizabeth Daughter of Mr Crosbe Luce & Mrs Elizabeth his wife who died Augst 5, 1787 in ye 7th year of her Age.
No. 191.
[Blue slate. Piece broken from top, not injuring inscription.]
In memory of Mrs Sally Harlow Consort of Capt Laz- arus Harlow who died Jany 11 1810 in the 56 year of her age.
Prepare me Lord for thy right hand Then come the Joyful day Come Death and come celestial band To bear my soul away.
No. 192.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Inclined. Symbol.]
In Memory of 2 children of Mr Lazarus Harlow & Mrs Sarah his wife, Viz Lazarus died Octr 3 1782 aged 14 months. Gracy died April 21, 1790 aged 6 weeks.
No. 193.
[White marble, in broken socket. Inclined. Discolored.]
ROBERT McLAUTHLIN Co. B. 14 Mass. Regt. Died Oct. 13, 1864 Aged 20 y'rs 6 m's. 3 days.
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 194.
[Dark blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lies Interd Mrs Susanna Attwood & her Infant in her armes Wife to Mr Wait Attwood died Feb. 2 1785 in the 35 year of her Age
No. 195.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] Consecrated to the Memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH ATWOOD, amiable Consort of Capt. Thos Atwood. died April 11, 1813 : in the 31st Year of her age.
"The seasons as they fly, Snatch from us in their course, year after year Some sweet connection some endearing tie.
No. 196.
[Compact blue slate. A square at top, surmounted by three pyra- mids,-probably figure of mausoleum. Good condition.]
Erected to the Memory of CAPT. THOMAS AT- WOOD, who departed this life April 28, 1831 in the 65 year of his age.
No. 197.
[Blue slate. Seams running downward on face of stone. Weeping willow and urn. Fair condition.]
Erected to the MEMORY of Mrs MEHETABEL, wife of Capt Thos Atwood. who died Jan. 11, 1809, In tbe 58 year of her age. In early life her feeble constitu- tion gave painful premonition of her early exit. She however unexpectedly passed the meridian of life, dis- charging in a very laudable manner, filial, parental & conjugal duties. At length the seeds of death were planted in her vitals-she sickened, languished & expired in hopes of a blessed immortality.
Short is our longest day of life, And soon its prospect ends Yet on that day's uncertain date Eternity depends.
No. 198.
[Blue slate. Urns. Badly cleft on the right.]
Erected in MEMORY of TWIN DAUGHTERS of Capt THOS ATWOOD and MEHETABEL his Wife, Born Nov. 2, 1802 ; Died Nov. 4, 1802. Also, In MEM- ORY of Darius, Son of Capt THOS Atwood and ME- HETABEL, his wife, who Died Jan. 23, 1809, Aged 2 Mo & 8 days.
Here, here they lie! oh! could I once more view Those dear remains take one more fond adieu Of th' work of God, their beautions clay, which here In infant charms so lovely did appear As tho' in nature's nicest model cast, Exactly polish'd, wrought too fine to last By the same hand that wrought, again shall they arise To bloom more gay, more lovely in the skies.
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No. 199.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown; otherwise good condition.]
In memory of our Mother, ELIZABETH, widow of the late Thomas Atwood, Born in Truro, June 30, 1778, Died in Fairhaven, Nov. 2, 1866. Aged 88 y'rs 4 mo's 3 d's. No. 200.
[Blue slate. Figure of broken bough. Some moss; otherwise in good condition.]
Erected in Memory of DARIUS, Son of Capt. Thos Atwood, & Mrs. Elizabeth his wife died Oct. 8, 1813 : aged 11 Months & 12 days.
No. 201. [Wooden slab.] WM. A. JOHNSON. DIED 1854.
No. 202.
[Blue slate. A fissure, near right hand corner, extends downward nearly to middle of monument.]
WILLIAM THOMAS, M. D. Died Sept. 20, 1802, Aged 84 years. MERCY, Daughter of Wm & Mercy Thomas Died Nov. 1776, Aged 17 years.
No. 203.
[Purple slate intersected with parallel gray veins. Symbol. Good condition.]
Here lies buried the body of Mrs Mary Thomas the wife of Doct William Thomas aged 26 years Died April ye 25th 1749.
No. 204. [Light blue slate. Symbol. Good condition.]
Here lies Interr,d ye body of Mrs MERCY THOMAS ye wife of Doctor WILLIAM THOMAS who departed this life August ye 3d AD. 1769 in ye 44th year of her age
No. 205.
[A stone similar to 204; broken horizontally ; upper moiety gone.] MARY THOMAS, Widow of Dr. William Thomas Died Dec. 4, 1806, aged 74 years
No. 206. [Blue slate. Good condition.]
JOSEPH THOMAS, born Jany 8th 1755, died August 10, 1838 ; Captain of Artillery during the War of the Revolu- tion. .
No. 207.
[Blue slate. Many cracks across the face, and laminæ separating. Symbol.]
This Stone is erected to the Memory of Mrs PATIENCE HOWLAND who departed this Life July 23d 1774 in ye 52
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year of her Age. She was widow of Capt JOHN How- LAND who died on the Florida shoar AD. 1750 in ye 39th year of his age
No. 208.
[White marble, weathering rough. Set in freestone socket; the whole inclined backward.]
In memory of OUR MOTHER MARY ANN. widow of George W. Callaway. Died Apr. 20, 1870, Aged 65 y'rs. 9 mo's. 16 days.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil ; for thou art with me: thy rod, and thy staff they com- fort me.
No. 209.
[Similar to 208, and set in same block of freestone.]
In memory of MY MOTHER. Harriet T. widow of Samuel J. Jones, died Dec. 19, 1867. Aged 62 years. & 2 mo's.
Beloved, and lamented.
No. 210.
[White marble, tending to the condition of 321.]
JANE, widow of Nathaniel Thomas died Dec 22d 1851, in her 81st y'r. Also, NANCY, their Daughter died Jan. 18th, 1821, aged 18 years.
No. 211.
[Solid purplish slate. Good condition. Urn, with flame issuing from it.]
In memory of Nathaniel Thomas, born Nov. 22, 1756 ; and died March 21, 1838.
No. 212.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown, but otherwise in good condition.]
In memory of Mrs PRISCILLA THOMAS Consort of Mr Nathaniel Thomas, who died Decr 6th 1795 aged 36 years
No. 213.
[Blue slate, low. Cleft downward to the word "who."]
In Memory of Mrs Bathsheba Washburn wife of Mr Benjamin Washburn who died July 13 1788 Aged 26 years.
No. 214.
[Blue slate ; not in very good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Mrs LYDIA WASHBURN wife of Mr JOHN WASHBURN who died May ye 12th 1782 in ye 47th year of her Age.
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No. 215. [A wooden cross.]
BRIDGET CASSIDY Born Jan. 2d, 1864 Died Feb. 19, 1865 Aged 1 Yr. 1 Mo. 17 Ds.
No. 216.
[White marble. Broken flower stem at top. The material does not weather so well as could be desired.]
MARY A. wife of Lewis Hall, died Apr. 27, 1860, ÆE. 43 years & 6 mos.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
No. 217.
[Blue slate, in fair condition for so old a stone. Symbol.]
In Memory of Joshua son of Mr Joseph Bramhall & Mrs Remember his wife who died March ye 5th 1779 Aged 3 Months & 8 Days.
No. 218. [Similar to 217.]
In Memory of Mary Bennet Daughter of Mr Joseph Bramhall & Mrs Remember his wife who decd July ye 20th 1781 Aged 1 year & 4 days.
No. 219.
[Blue slate. Sound and firm. Symbol.]
In Memory of Grace Daughter of Mr Joseph Bramhall & Mrs Remember his wife who died March 13 1788 aged 6 months and 13 days.
No. 220.
[Blue slate. Sound; little moss. Urn at top.]
In memory of Mr JOSEPH BRAMHALL who Departed this life September 17th 1805 in the 62d year of his age.
No. 221.
[White marble, set in freestone. Inclined.]' [A cross engraved with I. H. S.]
In memory of ANN wife of JOHN CASSADY, who died July 20, 1860 ; in her 77th year.
No. 222.
[Blue slate, 6ft. high. Urn under festoons. Cleft from top down- ward into two nearly equal parts.]
ANDREW FARRELL, of respectable connexions In IRELAND, Aged 38 years, Owner & Commander of the Ship Hibernia, Sailed from Boston Jany 26, And was wrecked on Plymouth Beach Jany 28 1805. His remains
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With five of seven seamen Who perished with him are here interred.
O piteous lot of man's uncertain state !
What woes on life's eventful journey wait-
By sea what treacherous calms; what sudden storms; And death attendant in a thousand forms.
No. 223.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Figure of tomb at top.]
THOMAS MARSH, died Sept. 16, 1835 : Aged 61
y,rs. WARREN son of the above died at Sea August 25, 1828 : aged 21 y,rs. MARCY, dau,tr of the above died Sept,r 3, 1813 ; Aged 9 mo,s.
No. 224.
[Blue Slate. Sound. Inclined. Urn.]
To the m . y of Lillis Gill Marsh Daughter of Mr Thomas Marsh And Mrs Marcy his wife who died Octr 1st 1806 Aged 15 months.
No. 225.
[White marble on granite base. Good condition. This, and No. 410 are inclosed in the same wooden fence.]
KEZIAH D. Wife of ROBERT SWINBURN Died Mar. 26, 1882 Aged 77 y'rs. 4 mo's. & 11 d'ys.
[On the reverse side :] Mother "Dear Wife and Mother."
To us you have done your duty, Now lie here and rest, It was God's will to take you from us, For he knew what was best. R. S.
No. 226.
[White marble ; discolored : weathering rough. Figure of rose at top.]
In memory of SARAH. wife of Robert Searson, and daughter of Dennis & Sarah Deleany Born June 6, 1832, Died May 3, 1863.
I will remember thee love, when many have forgot; and may you rest in peace with God.
No. 227. [Blue slate. Good condition.]
In memory of Capt William Bartlett who departed this life April 19, 1807 in the 79 year of his age.
No. 228. [Dilapidated stone, dropping to pieces.]
In memory of rs Mary Bartlett wife of Mr William Bartlett who died July 16, 1785 in ye 56 year of her age.
No. 229.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] Sacred to the memory of Phebe J. Bramhall, A native
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of Virginia & wife of Benjn Bramhall Jun who died Au- gust 27, 1817, Aged 21 years.
Possess'd of an amiable disposition, She endeared herself to all around her "but"
Weep not for her in her Spring time she flew To that land, where the wings of the soul are unfurl'd And now, like a star beyond evening's cold dew Looks radiantly down on the tears of this world.
No. 230.
[White marble; weathering rough. Urn.]
Sacred to the memory of MARY ANN SAMPSON wife of Schuyler Sampson, and Daughter of Amasa. and Sarah Bartlett : who died September 3rd, 1825, aged 26 years, 11 months, and 24 days.
"The virtuous are truly happy." No. 231. [Similar to 230.]
GEORGE SCHUYLER son of Schuyler and Sarah T. Sampson, died Nov'r 22, 1833 ; aged 2 mo. & 24 ds. "This lovely bud so young, so fair, Call'd hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom. No. 232.
[White marble. Moss-grown.] LITTLE CHARLIE
[On the reverse :]
Son of J. A. & N. E. Dunham, died Oct. 5, 1857, aged 8 mo. 17 ds.
No. 233. [White marble. Moss-grown.]
AMASA BARTLETT, Born June 23, 1763, Died March 3, 1835. SARAH TAYLOR, Relict of Amasa Bartlett, Born June 29, 1767, Died April 13, 1849.
No. 234.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] In memory of Mr. Heman Holmes, who died May 8th 1810 aged 45 years and 10 months. Those who loved the living, And lament the dead, Pay their last tribute To thy gentle shade.
No. 235.
[Blue slate. Good condition. A low stone. Symbol.] To the memory of Sally Drew Daughter of Mr Lemuel Drew & Mrs Sally his wife who died July 27 1800 Aged 2 years & 9 months.
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No. 236.
[Blue slate. Two symbols (winged faces-"cherubs.") Good condi- tion.]
Thomas Born July 18th 1799 died Novr 9th 1800 William Thos Born April 14th 1801 died Sepr 24th 1801 Children of Capt Thomas & Mrs Margret J. Bartlett his wife and hear lies Enterred.
Surely life is, as a vapour that appeareth For a little time and vanisheth away.
No. 237.
[Purplish slate. Flaming uru. Good condition.]
In memory of MARGARET JAMES, wife of Capt. Thomas Bartlett, who died Oct. 23d, 1840, aged 65 years.
No. 238.
[Like preceding, but is inclined.]
In memory of CAPT. THOMAS BARTLETT who died Dec. 30, 1849, in the 80th year of his age.
No. 239.
[White marble set in freestone.]
In memory of NATHANIEL BARTLETT 2D DIED June 23, 1862, aged 56 years & 6 mos. C
No. 240.
[Blue slate, 4 ft. high. Moss-grown on surface (probably a soft or porous lamina). Otherwise in good condition.]
In memory of Mrs. Polly Otis, the amiable Consort of Mr. Barnabas Otis, who departed this life April 25th 1831, in the 77 year of her age.
Yes thou art gone, and we no more Shall hold sweet converse here below; But now we trust a brighter shore Is thine beyond the bound of woe.
No. 241.
[Dark blue slate. Inclined. Stone in good condition.]
This Stone is erected to the memory of Henry Otis the second son of Barnabas Otis and Polly his wife who died in the Island of Martinico July 26th AD. 1802, aged 15 years 5 months and 20 days.
No. 242.
[Dark blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary Williams wife of Mr. Elias Williams and Daughter of Mr. Barnabas Otis & Polly his wife died at King & Queen County, Virginia Oct. 3, 1813 aged 23 years and was there interred & in
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March 1817 her remains were taken from that place and brought to Plymouth and here deposited.
Too good the miseries of this world to share The hand of mercy took her from our sight Releas'd from this abode of grief and care Her gentle spirit sought the realms of light.
No. 243.
[Blue slate. In good condition, save being moss-grown.]
Sacred To the memory of Mr. Barnabas Otis, Junr who Died at Sea May 18 1812 Aged 27 years from inclina- tion he commenced traversing the Ocean in early life and was attended by a series of uncommon misfortunes and disasters on that element until his death.
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