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BURIAL HILL :
No. 545. [Blue slate ; sound ; moss-grown.]
To the memory of Mr. Lewis Weston who Departed this life Sept the 28th 1798 in the 45th year of his age.
No. 546.
[Fine, solid, blue slate ; slightly inclined.]
In memory of MRS. LUCY WESTON, who departed this life Oct. 16, 1840, in the 84th year of her age. Blessed are the dead who die in the LORD.
No. 547.
[Blue slate; apparently sound, but face nearly covered with mosses. Urn.] To the memory of Mr William Bradford who died in Roxbury Jany 14 1794 aged 44 years. Also of Mrs Ruth Bradford his wife who died May 22, 1813 aged 60 years Also of two of their children viz Amos who died in Martinico Aug. 3, 1794 aged 17 years Aud Isaac who died March 16 1806 aged 21 years
No. 548.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition, but inclined. Symbol.]
In Memory of 2 Children of Mr William & Mrs Ruth Bradford Viz Elizabeth died Novr 15 J787 aged 7 weeks. James died Decr 28 J788 aged 7 weeks & 6 days
No. 549.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.] Erected In memory of Mr. WILLIAM KEEN, who died Feb. 18, 1825, aged 69.
This modest stone what few vain marbles can, May truly say-Here lies an honest man.
No. 550.
[Fine, blue slate, sound, erect, but threatened by a higher monu- ment (of white marble) within striking distance, and inclined towards it. Urn.]
In memory of Lydia Widow of the late William Keen Died Dec. 7,1839. Aged 72 years
But no, I would not call the hence- For thou art with the blest, And ob, may I prepare to be A sharer in thy rest.
No. 551.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Moss-grown. Half of symbol scaled off.]
In Memory of Mrs Marcy Warren widow of Mr. WILLIAM KEEN who departed this Life April 26th J78J in the 66th year of her age
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ITS INSCRIPTIONS AND EPITAPHS.
No. 552.
[Thick, compact, blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
Consecrated to the memory of Margaret J. Washburn, who died June 4, A. D. 1823, in the 32 year of her age.
Rest gentle spirit rest, thy toils are o'er, The place that knew thee knows thee now no more Cease mourner cease! sweet consolation dies We part -- but 'tis to meet in happier skies.
[NOTE (by the author) .- It is obvious that "dies" has, on the stone, been unfortunately substituted for "cries." But I have not, as pre- viously remarked, felt at liberty to vary words or phrases.]
No. 553.
[White marble; about 4 1-2 feet high, and 2 1-2 wide. Good condi- tion, save somewhat roughened.]
Here are interred in adjoining graves, the remains of SARAH BRADFORD relict of LeBaron Bradford of Bristol, Rhode Island. Born June 29, 1754, Died Nov. 10, 1821, and of their son LEBARON BRADFORD Born 1780, Died Nov. 1846.
No. 554.
[White marble. Weathering rough (by which phrase I mean that, owing probably to climatic changes, disintegration of the stone is go- ing on, particles falling off, leaving the surface rough. The final not long deferred result, of course, must be obliteration.]
`In memory of HON. WENDELL DAVIS, who died at Sandwich, Dec. 30, 1830, aged 54 years, and is here in- terred.
No. 555.
[White marble ; similar description as preceding.]
To the memory of SAMUEL DAVIS A. M. who died July 10, 1829, in the 65th year of his age.
From life on earth our pensive friend retires ; His dust commingling with the pilgrim sires;
In thoughtful walks their every path he trac'd, Their toils, their tombs, his faithful page embrac'd, Peaceful, and pure, and innocent as they, With them to rise to everlasting day.
[NOTE (by the author). The above epitaph, which does exact justice to its subject, and which is as well-expressed as it is just, is, as I am informed by Hon. Wm. T. Davis (see "Ancient landmarks of Plymouth,") from the pen of John Davis, author of the celebrated ode, "Sons of renowned sires."]
No. 556.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separated. Mossy, but perfectly legible. Cross- bones and two symbols at top.]
In Memory of Mrs MERCY DAVIS wife of Capt Thomas Davis who departed this life Sept ye 20th J779 in ye 45th year of her Age Also their Son stillborn J8th
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 557.
[Blue slate. Laminæ opened. Is cracked on the face, and somewhat moss-grown; butit will probably outlast the neighboring marbles.]
To the Memory of Capt THOMAS DAVIS who departed this life March 7, 1785 in the 63d year of his age and here lies interred.
No. 558.
[White marble. See No. 554.]
In memory of REBECCA DAVIS, relict of Hon. William Davis, Born December 30, 1762, Died April 1, 1847.
No. 559.
[White marble. See No. 554.]
In memory of HON. WILLIAM DAVIS, Born July 15, 1758. Died January 5, 1826.
No. 560. [White marble. See No. 554.]
In memory of THOMAS DAVIS, son of William and Re- becca Davis, Born April 3, 1791, Died September 14, 1848.
No. 561.
[Blue slate. Laminæ separating. Part of symbol broken off.]
In Memory of Mrs. MARGARET KEEN widow of Mr. WILLIAM KEEN who departed this Life April 26th J78J in ye 66th year of her age
No. 562.
[Blue slate. 4 1-2 feet high. Good condition. Mausoleum.]
Sacred to the memory of Mr BENJAMIN DREW, who died Dec. 22, 1820, Aged 82 yr,s. Also DESIRE, daughter of Benjamin & Elizabeth Drew, who died Nov,r 15, 1815; aged 39 yr,s, and SIMEON, their son, who died Nov,r 1, 1815 ; Aged 37 yr,s.
What though this sad this gloomy hill contains Of relatives and friends the loved remains Yet in our breasts let cheerful hopes arise Again to meet in "mansions" of the skies.
[NOTE (by the author). The aboue epitaph was written by Mr. Benjamin Drew (b. 1767) a son of the decedent. The same Mr. Drew was once requested to write an epitaph on Mr. Barnabas Holmes (No. 680) his brother-in-law, who attained the ripe age of 81 years. Mr. Drew wrote the following:
By temperance taught, a few, advancing slow, To distant fate by easy journeys go. Calmly they lie then down like evening sheep,- On their own woolly fleeces softly sleep.
-but objection arose to these lines on the ground that Mr. Holmes had, at some time in his life, been a mutton-dealer! Accordingly Mr. Drew threw them aside, and penned the epitaph now on the monu- ment No. 680.]
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No. 563. [Blue slate. Sound, but moss-grown. Urn.]
To the memory of Mrs Elizabeth Drew wife of Mr Benjamin Drew who died Dec. 6, 1798 aged 60 years.
No. 564.
[White marble, set in granite with lead. Good condition.] EBENEZER DREW Died Jan. 6, 1851, aged 77 y'rs. DEBORAH, his wife, Died April 15, 1844, Aged 72years.
No. 565. [Similar to preceding No.] MALACHI DREW Died Feb. 22, 1853, Aged 78 y'rs. No. 566. [Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In memory of Benjamin Drew 3d, Son of Benjamin Drew Junr and Sophia his wife Deceased July 8th 1802 aged 1 year 7 months and 2 days.
[NOTE (by author). The family of which the above named decedent was a member, lived at the corner of High and Spring streets, and, in common with the residents of the neighborhood, were obliged to procure water from the spring at the foot of the hill. To save this trouble they dug a well on the north side of High street, near the house formerly occupied by Capt. Zacheus Barnes, and but a short distance from the boundary of Burial Hill. Soon after begin- ning to use the well-water, typhoid fever broke out among the chil- dren of the vicinity, eight of whom, including this Benjamin Drew, 3d, died. The well was then abandoned.]
No. 567.
[White marble, set in granite socket with lead. Good condition.] SOPHIA, Aug 29, 1802 Aug 19, 1803
SOPHIA B. Oct. 8, 1803 Nov. 2, 1806
SOPHIA B. Sept. 28, 1807 Sept. 2, 1821
Children of Benjamin & Sophia [Bartlett] Drew.
Thy shaft flew thrice, and thrice my peace was slain.
No. 568.
[Low, blue slate. Face of stone scaled off at top. Symbol.]
In Memory of Lothrop Bartlet Son of Samuel Bartlett Esqr & Mrs Elizabeth, his wife Born August ye 7th J755 Decd June ye J8th J756
No. 569.
[Blue slate. 4 feet in height. Good condition. Urn.]
Erected to the memory of MRS. LUCY MARCY ; wife of the late Dr. Stephen Marcy, who died June 13, 1842 aged 83 years
"Servant of God ! well done, Rest from thy long employ, The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy.
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 570. [Dark blue slate. Good condition. Urn.] To the memory of DOCTR STEPHEN MARCY who died March 24th 1804 aged 45 years.
No. 571.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Joseph Son of Dr. Stephen Marcy & Mrs Lucy his wife who died Octr 16. 1790 aged J year & 9 months.
This little one did quit this drooping house of clay, And God will restore it in the appointed day.
No. 572.
[Blue slate. Good condition, but inclined. Symbol.] In memory of 2 Children of Doctr Stephen & Mrs Lucy Marcy. 1st a son Thomas J. Marcy who died Aug. 17th 1801 aged 1 year & 3 months 2d a daughter Mary who died Augst 19th 1801 aged 2 years & 11 months.
No. 573.
[Beautiful white marble, on granite block. Good condition.] LUCY MARCY, died Feb. 20, 1887, aged 92 y'rs 9mo's. No. 574.
[Low, blue slate. Laminæ separating. Two clefts down the whole face of stone. Symbol.]
In memory of Frederick son of Mr Joseph & Mrs Mary Bartlett his wife who died July 27th 1782 aged J year 2 months & 27 days
No. 575.
[Low, blue slate. Good condition, save moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Joseph Son to Mr Josephi Bartlett & Mrs Mary his wife who decd March ye 26th 1773 aged 1 Month & 11 days
No. 576.
[Blue slate. Good condition, save being moss-grown. Symbol.] In Memory of Mrs Hannah Symmes wife of Mr Isaac Symmes who died Decr 17th 1783 Æt. 35th
No. 577.
[A Goodwin stone (see No. 295). Weatherworn. Symbol.] To the memory of Mrs Hannah Symmes the wife of Mr Isaac Symmes who died Octbr Jst J773 Æt. 3J
No. 578.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-grown. Inclined. Symbol.]
Here lies buried the Body of Jsaac Son to Mr Jsaac & Mrs Hannah Symmes who departed this life Novbr ye Jst J767 aged 5 Months
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No. 579.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Joanna Daughter of Mr Isaac & Mrs Joanna Symmes who died Decr 27th J789 aged 5 years 2 months & J3 days
No. 580.
[Blue slate. 5 feet high. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn,-inscription on the urn.]
Died Mr ISAAC Symmes Augst 27. J79J. in ye 48. year of his age.
No. 581.
[Blue slate. 6 feet high. Appears to be cleft through at about midway of the height; and again, about a foot lower. Weeping wil- low and urn. Inscription on the urn.
JOANNA Relict of Isaac Symmes, died Dec. 14, 1834, in the 81st year of her age
No. 582.
[Dark blue slate. Sound. Weeping willow and urn.]
In Memory of NANCY SYMMES died March 15, 1858, Æt. 71 y'rs 4 mo. & 13 days
Say why should friendship grieve for those Who safe arrive on Canaan's shore, Released from all their hurtfull foes They are not lost but gone before.
No. 583.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Festoons.]
Here lies inter'd the body of Miss Hannah Symmes eldest Daughter of Mr Isaac & Mrs Hannah Symmes who at the early period of 28 years after being long exercis'd with bodily pain with christian fortitude yielded her spirit to its benevolent Author. Born Jany 30, 1766, Died March 27, 1794.
No. 584.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Edwin Son of Mr Thomas Jackson 3d & Mrs Sarah his wife who died April 20, J790 aged 22 days Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
No. 585.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Thomas son of Mr Thomas Jackson 3d & Mrs Sarah his wife who died Decr 24, 1788 aged 31 days
Can the human heart remain untouched With tender feelings when an Infant dies.
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 586.
[Low, blue slate, moss-covered, and inclined. Symbol.] In Memory of Sarah Daughtr To Mr Thomas Jackson Jun & Mrs Sarah his wife Ye Child Born April ye 22d 1759 Decd Octr ye 3d 1759
No. 587.
[Low, blue slate. Moss-grown. Symbol.]
Here lies buried Lydeay Daughter of Mr Thomas Jack- son Junr & Mrs Sarah his wife was born Janry ye J6th J767 Decd June ye J2th J767
No. 588.
[Low, blue slate. Fair condition. Symbol.]
In Memory of Nancy Daughter of John Goodwin and Mrs Fear his wife who died Janry 17th 1780 aged 1 month & 5 days
No. 589.
[Blue slate. Festoons and Symbols.]
To the Memory Of THOMAS JACKSON Esqr This Monu- ment Is erected Obiit September 19, 1794, Aged 67 years The spider's most attenuated thread Is cord, is cable, to man's slender tie.
No. 590. [Similar to 589.]
To The memory of Mrs SARAH JACKSON Relict of THOMAS JACKSON Esq. Obiit Octr 27th 1811 Aged 78 Although spared to life's utmost verge The tender parent died too soon For those who still survive
No. 591.
[White marble, originally in freestone socket, now set in the ground. Moss-grown.]
In memory of LYDIA JACKSON dau. of Thomas Jackson Esq. & Sarah his wife born April 8, 1768, died March 27, 1849.
The mortal remains are deposited here, but the spirit has returned to God who gave it.
No. 592.
[Purplish slate. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lies Buried the Body of Mrs HANNAH GOODWIN. the wife of Mr John Goodwin and daughter of Mr THOMAS and Mrs SARAH JACKSON who departed this life March 8th AD. 1777 ; in the 22d Year of her Age. A Soul prepar'd Needs no delays The Summons comes the Saint obeys Swift was Her flight & short the Road She clos'd Her Eyes & saw Her God The Flesh rests here till Jesus comes And claims the Treasure from the Tomb
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No. 593.
[White marble. Taken from stone socket and set in the ground.]
In memory of HANNAH J. GOODWIN, daughter of John & Hannah Goodwin, who died Sept. 6, 1855, Aged 81 years.
No. 594.
[Blue slate. 5 feet high. Good condition.]
In memory of MR. THOMAS JACKSON, JR. who died Au- gust 8, 1837 ; aged 80 years.
No. 595. [Similar to 594.]
In memory of MRS. SARAH JACKSON, widow of Thomas Jackson, Jr. who died Sept,r 27th, 1837 aged 76 years.
No. 596.
[This and the Nos. following to 603 b. inclusive are inclosed with iron railing. No. 586 is blue slate, sound, but inclined. Festoons.]
To The memory of Sarah May Jackson This Monu- ment is erected by Her afflicted Parents Mr Thomas Jack- son, Jun. and Mrs Sarah his Wife died Septr 26 1797 Aged 3 years 11 Months
No. 597.
· [White marble, granite base. Good condition, but inclined.]
THOMAS T. JACKSON Born Sept. 11. 1798. Died . Jan. 4. 1876.
No. 598.
[Dark slate. Height, 4 1-2 feet. Good condition.]
In memory of REBECCA, Consort of Daniel Jackson, deceased January 24th 1851, aged 90 years & 10 Months.
No. 599.
[Blue slate. 4 feet high. Good condition.]
In memory of MR. DANIEL JACKSON who died Nov. 4, 1829 aged 68 years.
No. 600.
[White marble. Inclined ;- cement having crumbled.] LUCY COTTON JACKSON Wife of Charles Brown, Died Feb, 9, 1868, aged 69.
How sweet to think of peace at last, And feel that death is gain.
No. 601.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Inscription within figure of an urn.] To the memory of Mr. Charles Jackson who departed this life August 8, 1818, aged 48 years.
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 602. [Similar to preceding.]
To the memory of Mrs Lucy Jackson widow of the late Charles Jackson Decd who departed this life October 15, 1818 aged 50 years.
No. 603 a.
[White marble. Good condition.] MARY SOPHIA BROWN aged 21 died Dec. 19, 1842. "Blessed are the pure in heart." No. 603 b.
[Low, blue slate. Pyramidal form. Good condition. Symbol.] To the Memory of Wm. Morton Son to Mr Daniel Jackson & Mrs Rebecca his Wife died July 9th 1801 ÆE. 4 years & 6 mo.s
No. 604.
[Blue slate. About one-fourth of surface lamina gone from right side of stone.]
Here lyes buried 4 Children of Mr Eph
Spooner & Mrs Elizabeth
Viz Jst A Son
born April 1st
lived 20 hours 2d Elizabeth April J7th J767 aged J
year Months & J2 Days 3d Ephraim decd Decr 2d J769 Aged 2 years & 7 Months 4th Ephraim decd Augt 4th 1775 Aged 4 years & 4 Months
No. 605.
[This No. and those following to No. 610 inclusive are inclosed in wooden palings. No 605 is blue slate; upper part of inscription broken off.]
To the of Mary B. daughter of M William & Mrs Anna Bradford who died Sept 17th 1802 aged 1 year & 1 month & 1 day
No. 606.
[White marble, 3 1-2 feet ; set in freestone; the whole mass inclined, as if falling backward. Bas-relief figure of obelisk.]
WILLIAM BRADFORD Born June 1, 1775, Died July 25, 1816, Æ 41. Also his wife NANCY, Born Jan'y 28, 1775, Died, Jan'y 27, 1843, Æ. 68 No. 607.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Flaming urn.] Sacred to the Memory of Mr. SOLOMON RICHMOND, who died Oct. 16th 1849 : aged 58 y.rs.
No. 608.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Weeping willow and urn.]
In memory of Solomon Hinkley Son of Solomon Rich- mond and Anna his wife who died July 20, 1826, aged one year eight months and twenty seven days
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No. 609.
[Blue slate. Weeping willow, cut across by a cleft in the stone.]
MARY B. dau. of Solomon & Anna Rich- mond died Aug. 14, 1840, aged 7 mo. & 3 ds.
No. 610.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn between scrolls.]
In memory of William son of William and Elsey Brad- ford who died May 12, 1829, aged 3 years 3 months and 9 days.
Bost not thyself of tomorrow
For thou knowest not what a
day may bring forthı.
No. 611.
[Blue slate. 5 feet high. Good condition, but slightly inclined. Figure of three cones on a square base, which I have denomiated "Tomb" or "Mausoleum."]
In memory of GEORGE SAMPSON, who died Nov. 9, 1826, in the 52 year of his age Also of PATIENCE, his wife, who died Oct. 18, 1835, in the 58 year of her age.
No. 612.
[Blue slate. Good condition, but inclined. Urn between blown roses.] To the memory of
George Samson son of Mr George & Mrs Patience Samson who died Sepbr 15th 1803 aged 1 year 7 months & 6 days Uncertain life how swift it flies Swift as an hour how short the bloom Like springs gay verdure once did rise Cut down ere night to fill the tomb.
No. 613.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss- grown. Symbol.] To the memory of Mr Joseph Rider who died March 19, 1794, aged 65 years
No. 614.
[Blue slate. Good condition ; but little moss. Symbol.] In memory of Mrs PATIENCE RIDER wife of Major BENJAMIN RIDER who died June J8, J79J in ye 42d year of her age
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. 615.
Blue slate. A cleft diagonally across stone, scarcely touches the in- scription. Symbol.]
To the memory of Majr BENJAMIN RIDER who died Octbr 12th 1804 aged 71 years (The footstone has symbol and date of death.) 8
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BURIAL HILL :
No. 616.
[Blue slate. Good condition. At top, figure of a man standing behind roof of a low brick structure, his right hand resting upon, or holding a scroll, or something of the sort.]
Here lyes Interr,d the body of Mr WILLIAM RIDER who departed this life June the 29th A D. 1772 In the 49th year of his age
(The footstone has symbol, name, and year.)
No. 617.
[Blue slate. Right corner (i. e. the part opposite spectator's right hand) of face of stone slivered off. Symbol.]
Here lies bur Mrs Abigail Rider ye widdow of Mr Joseph Rider Daughtr to Capt Benjamin Warren Decd who departed this life Decmr ye 5th J766 in ye 67th year of her age
No. 618.
[Blue slate. Considerable portion of face of stone scaled off. Part of wing of symbol remains.]
lyes buried body of JOSEPH RIDER who de- parted this life July ye 18th 1737 aged 46 year Job ye vii : 8. 9. 10
No. 619.
[Blue slate. Moss-grown. Cleft down the face. Symbol.] Joseph son to Joseph & Abigail Rider his wife decd July the 5th 1728 Aged 8 weeks & 3 days
No. 620.
[Blue slate. Fair condition, but moss-grown. Symbol.] Tilden son to Mr Joseph & Mrs Abigail Rider his wife aged 1 year 4 mo 23 days Died June ye 30th 1737
No. 621.
[Blue slate. Surface seamed, but in fair condition. Symbol.] In memory of Josh Warren Alberson son of Mr Jacob Alberson & Lydia his wife who was born June 25 1778 Decd the same day
No. 622.
[Blue slate, wider than high. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes inter'd the body of Mr Thomas Murdoch son of John Murdoch Esqr who Departed this Life on the 30th day of September 1751 and in the 50th year of his age
No. 623.
[Light blue slate. Good condition. Symbol under crossbones.]
In Memory of Mr John Murdock who Decd Sept ye 17th 1756 in ye 65th year of his age
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No. 624.
[ White marble. 31-2 feet in height. Inclined. Urn in relief.] JOHN NOONNEN Died Dec. 31, 1848, Aged 52 y'rs.
& his son William H. Died March 19, 1855, Aged 19 y'rs 2 mo.
'Tis God who lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave; He gives, and blessed be his name, He takes but what he gave.
No. 625.
[Purplish blue slate. Moss-grown and inclined, but quite sound. Symbol.]
To the memory of Hannah C. Lucas Daughter of Mr Lazarus & Mrs Nancy Lucas who died Octr 7th 1802 aged 2 years & 28 days
No. 626.
[Blue slate. Good condition. Urn.]
In memory of Lydia Anu Daughter of Charles & Lydia Wesgate who died Nov. 14, 1833, aged 5 yrs & 3months.
Our daughter rests beneath this sod, Our hearts are with her there, Her spirit it hath gone to God, To dwell forever there.
No. 627.
[White marble, on granite base. Good condition. This and Nos. following to 632 inclusive are inclosed in wooden palings.]
ABBOT DREW Died Dec. 3, 1881, Aged 80 yrs. 8 ms. 13 ds.
No. 628.
[Marble, on same base as 627. Good condition.]
BETSEY CHURCHILL wife of Abbot Drew, Died March 2, 1843, Aged 43 yrs.
No. 629.
[White marble, on same base as preceding No. Good condition.] SARAH DREW, wife of Abbot Drew, Died May 18, 1872, Aged 54 yrs. 1 mo.
No. 630.
[White marble on granite base. Good condition.] ADDIE Dau. of Abbot & Betsey DREW Died Feb. 15, 1879, Aged 37 yrs. 6 ms. 10 ds.
No. 631.
[White marble on granite base. Good condition.] CHARLOTTE A. Dau. of Abbot & Betsey DREW, Died July 5, 1843, Aged 5 yrs, 10 ms. 13 ds.
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No. 632.
[White marble in freestone base. Good condition, but slightly in- clined.] Sacred to the memory of NICHOLAS H. DREW, who died Oct. 21, 1847, aged 41 years.
"The righteous hath hope in his death." Thou hast gone to thy rest dear Husband Whilst I am left to mourn: And travel on in sorrow And trouble here alone.
But again I hope to meet thee When the ills of life are fled And in Heaven I hope to greet thee Where no farewell tear is shed.
No. 633.
[One of the six bearing date in the 17th century. It is, as Mr. Davis informs us, (see "Ancient Landmarks") of purple Welsh slate. It is in good condition, is handsomely carved, and is protected by a hood of galvanized iron. Symbol. The inscription is in capital let- ters.]
Here lyes ye body of Mr Thomas Clark aged 98 years departed this life March ye 24th 1697.
(The footstone bears the symbol, and the words:)
Mr. Thomas Clark 1697.
[It was in 1889 that I copied the inscriptions on Burial Hill. Since then I have inserted a few from such new monuments as came under my observation. Among these is the following, copied from a metal- lic plate secured to a huge boulder recently placed. on the grave of Thomas Clark. On said plate this name is spelled "Clarke," which forbids us to suppose that the spelling reform, of omitting silent let- ters, caused Mr. Clark's de (s) cendants to leave out the letter S in two words of the inscription.]
(All in capital letters on the plate.)
Here lies buried ye body of Mr. Thomas Clarke, aged 98. Departed this life March 24, 1697. Thomas Clarke came to Plymouth from England in the ship Anne 1623. He married Susan Ring of Plymouth, 1634. Their chil- dren were Andrew, James, William, Susanna, Nathaniel and John. From whom decended a numerous posterity. He married his second wife Mrs. Alice Hallett Nichols of Boston, in 1664. He lived for some years in Boston, and also in Harwich of which town he was one of the original proprietors. He died in Plymouth, having lived in the reigns of six British sovereigns and the Com'th.
This stone is erected to his memory by his decendants A. D. 1891.
No. 634.
[Another of the six 17th century monuments. Blue slate, cleft downwards from the top, separating about one-third of the stone. Stone is inclined. It has no moss, and the inscription is perfectly clear and plain. The lettering, as on many of the oldest stones, is in
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capital letters, which in this work I have not deemed it advisable to endeavor to imitate. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Mrs Hannah Clark wife to Mr William Clark Decd Febry ye 20th 1687 in the 29th year of her age
No. 635.
[Blue slate. Compact, and in good condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes ye body of Nathl Clark Esqr Decd Janry ye 31st 1717 in the 74th year of his age
No. 636.
[Purplish striated slate, very thick. 3 feet wide by 2 1-2 feet high. Handsomely wrought. Good condition. Symbol.]
Here lyes buried the body of Reverend Mr Ephraim Little Pastor of the Church of Christ at Plymouth, Aged 47 years 2 m. & 3 d. Deceased Novr ye 24th 1723
No. 637.
[Granite block. 4 feet high, 6 or 8 inches thick.]
Rev. James H. Bugbee, Preacher of the Gospel of Christ, Pastor of the First Universalist Society in Plym- mouth, Died May 10, 1834, aged 31 years.
No. 638.
[Blue slate. 31-2 feet high. Good condition. Two urns at the top. North of preceding, and 4 or 5 feet from concrete walk.]
Erected to the memory of WILLIAM WESTON, who departed this life Decem. 28th. 1838, aged 82 years. Also MARY his wife, departed this life March 7th. 1843, aged 83 years.
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