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Mary C. Fergerson. First Parish.
See lot 72.
Lot 25.
There is no record of any burials in this lot.
See tomb k.
Nancy Flagg. Mary R. Perry Flagg.
See tomb n.
No stones
Walter W. Flood Died at Brookline
William H. Flood Died July 25, 1889 Aged 10 months, 15 days
January 22, 1882
aged 3 mos. 21 dys.
Children of Kise & Ruby Richards Flood J. D. G.
Arthur Forbes d. April 1, 1918, aged 45 yrs.
- Foster, widow of Hopkins Foster. See lot 12.
Lemuel Foster.
Lot 37. Markers L. F.
S. F. F.
Monument Lemuel Foster Obt. Sept. 10, 1855 in the 70 year of his age. Sarah Ford wife of Lemuel Foster Obt. Jan'y. 28, 1884 in the 95th year of her age b. in Bridgewater, dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth H. Ford. "At rest with her loved ones The day is past and gone The evening shades appear Oh, may we all remember well The night of death draws near."
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John Capen Obt. Oct. 1, 1821, aged 5 months. J. C. F.
M. F.
Mary Obt. May 26, 1824 aged 6 weeks
Mary Francis M. F. F. Obt. Aug. 22, 1826 aged 1 year
Anne Maria
A. M. F. Obt. Feb. 21, 1832 aged 2 years 9 months
Sarah Elizabeth Obt. March 16, 1854 Aged 34 years
Sarah
Children of Lemuel and Sarah F. Foster
Elizabeth Howard E. H. F. wife of Joseph Ford Obt. Nov. 8, 1824. Aged 75 years .
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Susanna H. Guild S. H. G. died April 22, 1873 aged 50 years 6 mos. Daughter of Lemuel & Sarah F. Foster
Stone George Rogers May 29, 1851 Aug. 13, 1908
Mr. Lemuel Foster, a blacksmith, lived for many years in the Edward Devotion House on Washington Street. H. F. W., p. 25.
Helen Shurtleff Francis. -
Nello Francis. Tappan Eustis Francis, M.D. -
See lot 34.
George H. French. See rear of lot 50.
Elizabeth Corey Sears Fultz.
Tomb q.
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George W. Funk. Fergus B. Turner.
Lot 49
Stone
George W. Funk
Markers
Late a member of Co. A 1st Mass. Vols. Died Sept. 27, 1872 Æt. 40 y'rs. 2 mos. 12 dys. Son of Charles and Susan Funk
Post 143,
G. A. R·
"I know in whom I put my trust." His wife Elizabeth R. (Turner) Funk died Jan. 23, 1900 aged 66 yrs. 2 mos. 4 dys. dau. of Joseph S. and Sarah Rose Turner Their son, Charles J. Funk 1853-1916
Corps 109,
W. R. C.
Rosanna, dau. of G. W. and E. R. Funk, d. June 14, 1861. B. R.
Old stones. In memory of Poly Furber who died Oct". 8, 1793, Æ. 13
"When blooming youth is snatched away By Death's resistless hand Our hearts the mournful tribute pay Which pity must demand."
Footstone Polly Furber
Here lyes ye Body of Joseph Gardner son to Joseph and Mary Gardner Aged 21 yrs. Died Dec. 20th, 1721
Here lyes ye Body of Mary Gardner, wife to Joseph Gardner Aged 61 years. Died Nover. ye 3rd, 1721
Joshua Gardner Son to Mr. Richard & Mrs. Elizab Gardner died March 14th 1735, aged 5 mos.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. Nathaniel Gardner Who died Febr. ye 24th, 1743 In ye 28th Year of His Age
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Deacon Thomas Gardner.
Tomb u.
Flat stone In this tomb Are deposited the remains of Dea. Thomas Gardner of Mary Gardner, wife of Ben. Gardner who died June 30, 1762, Aged 62 ys; of the sd. Ben, son of the sd. Thos. who died Sept. 13, 1762, Aged 64 ys; of Samuel Gardner son of the sd. Bena who died Nov. 22, 1771 Aged 13 ys. Samuel Downer of Samuel Downer who died 1772, Aged 1 yr. of Elipt. Downer Jr. who died 1778, aged 1 yr .; of Mary Downer who died 1785, Aged 17 ys; of Mrs. Mary Downer who died 1788; of Nathl. Gardner, son of the sd Saml. G. who died Apr. 26, 1800, aged 10 yrs. of Sarah Gardner, widow of the sd Sam1. G. who died Jany. 10, 1801, aged 68 yrs. of Dr. Elipt Downer. Surgeon of the Revolution. who died April 1, 1806, aged 63 yrs. of Caleb Gardner, eldest son of the sd Sam1. Soldier of the Revolution. who died Nov. 17, 1807, aged 52 yrs. Henry Jackson, son of Samuel J. Gardner Died July 2, 1831, aged 2 yrs. Sarah G., daughter of The same Died May 15, 1832, aged 1 yr. Hon. Martin Kinsley Died June 20, 1835, aged 81 yrs.
Mary Gardner, relict of Caleb G. Died Oct. 10, 1851, aged 92 yrs. Mary Bellows Kingsley, Wife of S. J. Gardner Died Feb. 1839, aged 37. Samuel Jackson Gardner Died July 1864, At. 76. Mary Bellows Gardner Dec. 7, 1823 - Feb. 15, 1911. Susanna Gardner Died Nov. 23, 1877. Sarah Smith Gardner Died Apr. 20, 1879. Charlotte Gardner. Born May 27, 1826. Died April 12, 1887.
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Rev. James Allen died 18 February, 1747, aged 56. Rev. Cotton Brown died 13 April, 1851, aged 25. Isaac Gardner See H. F. W., p. 239.
died 11 March, 1767, aged 83. Susanna Gardner died 18 August 1768 aged 76. Isaac Gardner, Esq". Soldier of the Revolution. slain in Lexington battle, 19 April 1775. Æt. 49. Mary Gardner died 26 December, 1778, aged 48. Mary, wife of Isaac S. Gardner, Esq. died 17 June 1799. Æt. 41. Mary, daughter of I. S. Gardner Esq". died 25 Dec. 1807. Æt. 20. Gen. Isaac S. Gardner. Soldier of the Revolution. died 6 Dec. 1818. Æt. 60.
Elisha Gardner, Soldier of the Revolution.
son of Benjamin, grandson of Deacon Thomas, b. Sept. 9, 1726.
d. Jan. 29, 1797, aged 70 yrs.
Benjamin Gardner, Soldier of the Revolution.
son of Elisha, great grandson of Deacon Thomas, b. March 9, 1758.
d. Oct. 7, 1785, aged 28 yrs.
"The third Thomas Gardner in the regular line of succession bore a prominent part in the affairs of the town, and was chosen first deacon of the First Church. He was also called Lieutenant (probably in the Indian wars). His name is one of the first on the petition for a separation of this town from Boston. He married Mary Bowles, daughter of Elder John Bowles, and had seven children." H. F. W., p. 287
"Caleb Gardner, son of Samuel and Mary (Seaver) Gardner, grandson of Deacon Samuel, died 1807, aged 52 yrs. He married Mary Jackson of Newton. She lived to be ninety-two. One of their daughters was the wife of Deacon Timothy Corey." H. F. W., p. 289.
Dr. Eliphalet Downer had a hand-to-hand struggle with a redcoat during the British retreat from Lexington.
"Landmarks of Middlesex." Drake. Dr. Downer married Mary Gardner, native of Brookline, and they had five children. F. P. C. R. His son was one of the Founders of the Horticultural Society. . F. W.
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One of his daughters married Mr. Hancock, and survived her husband many years. She owned and lived in the cottage which was recently taken down, just west of the house of the Good Shepherd. Mrs. Hancock was the mother of Mrs. Kilby Page. Mrs. Kilby Page.
Rev. James Allen, the first minister of this town, though distinguished in his day, has spelt the name of the town three different ways, in his seven printed discourses extant, namely, Brooklin, Brooklyn, Brookline, and a fourth way in the church records, Brooklynn. Dr. Pierce.
On the 5th of November, 1718, the Rev. James Allen of Roxbury was ordained minister of the church. He preached here more than twenty- eight years. During his ministry one hundred and fifteen were added to the church, "besides forty-four who owned the Covenant without coming to the Lord's table." The baptisms were two hundred and sixty-one. Mr. Allen was called "a pious and judicious divine." There are seven sermons of his now extant which were published during his lifetime, which have been said to "do honor to his head and heart." H. F. W., p. 242.
Rev. Cotton Brown (son of a minister of Haverhill), was the second minister of the Brookline First Parish. He was ordained October 26, 1748. He was engaged to Rev. Mr. Allen's daughter and the "Walley House" (so-called) was built for him to live in. The young lady, however, died in 1750, and Mr. Brown died in 1751, aged twenty-five years, having been pastor of the church not quite two years and a half. H. F. W., p. 244.
Isaac Gardner, Jr., A.M., grandson of Deacon Thomas, born May 9, 1726; H. U. 1747. Farmer in Brookline, Justice of the Peace. On the memorable 19 of April, 1775, he went as a volunteer to Lexington battle, and was slain at Cambridge, about a mile above the colleges, by the British troops, on their return to Boston. Dr. Pierce. The Isaac Gardner Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution, Brookline, was named in his honor.
General Isaac S. Gardner, son of Isaac, Jr., and Mary Sparhawk Gardner, was baptized at Watertown, November 26, 1758. He married, first, Mary Sparhawk, 2nd, Mrs. Mary Spooner.
Mary Gardner, wife of Deacon Timothy Corey. Tomb q.
Susanna Gardner, wife of William Aspinwall, M.D. Tomb g.
Stone Laura, Wife of James Geddes Died Apr. 18, 1866. Æt. 35 y's. 8 m's.
Footstone L. G.
Her infant is buried in the same grave.
C. F. W.
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Rebecca Gerry.
Stone Franklin Gerry Aug. 20, 1785 - Aug. 4, 1851 Rebecca Gerry July 14, 1797 - Mch. 19, 1883 "Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are." One stone Children Eunice A. Gerry. Aug. 12, 1822 - Sept. 14, 1825 Sarah E. Gerry. June 27, 1824 - Oct. 2, 1825 George W. B. Gerry. Feb. 16, 1833 - Oct. 27, 1850 No stones Benjamin F. Gerry d. July 24, 1906 aged 75 yrs. Hannah N. Gerry d. June 16, 1917, aged 77 yrs. 10 mos.
Lot 17. Markers Father.
Mother.
Location given B. R.
Hulder C. Getchell, wife of Edwin Clarke. Sarah Gibbs, wife of Thomas Seaverns. Large stone In memory of John Gifford Slater of Gallawayshire, Scotland who died Dec. 21, 1815 aged 47 yrs. "While holy friendship drops the pious tears, And mournful garlands deck the hallowed bier Can bounteous Heaven greater solace give Than that which .live.
Lot 26.
Lot 13.
North of lot 74.
Footstone Gifford Stone in the grove Sacred to the memory of a beloved Husband and Father Died Jan. 19, 1867. Æt. 39 yrs. "Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord." Footstone E. J. G.
Edward John Gilbert born in Tasmania, son of Frederick and Caroline Gilbert, died on Washington Street, Brookline. The family returned to Tasmania. Mrs. H. V. Poor. Ann Sewall Ridgeway Gilbert. Dr. Daniel Gilbert. See tomb r.
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Old stone Here Lyes Buried The Body of Mr. William Gleason Aged 63 years Died JanTy. ye 15th 1741-2
Mary Glover, wife of Samuel Payne. Lot 4.
Old stones Here lyes the Body of Mrs. Luce Goddard wife of Mr. John Goddard who died Dec. 22d, 1725 Copied by Miss Ellen Chase in 1895. Is not now in the cemetery.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of MT. Joseph Goddard who died July ye 25th, 1728 in the 73 year of his age Footstone Mr. Joseph Goddard
Here lies Buried the Body of Mrs. Sarah Goddard, wife of Mr. John Goddard Died Jan". 16th, 1755, in ye 25th year of Her Age Footstone Mrs. Sarah Goddard
In Memory of Abijah Goddard Son of Mr. John & Mrs. Hannah Goddard Who Died April 5th, 1772 Aged 7 Months and 11 Days
In Memory of Benjamin Goddard The Son of MT. John & M™. Hannah Goddard who Died June the 28th, 1764 Aged 17 mos. and 8 dys.
In Memory of Jonathan Goddard Son of Mr. John & Mrs. Hannah Goddard who Died Nov. 13th, 1768 Aged 18 Days Footstone A. G. B. G. J. G.
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In Memory of Lucy Goddard Daughter of MT. John & M™. Hannah Goddard who Died Feby. 11th, 1777 Aged 13 years Footstone Lucy Goddard
Here lies Buried The Body of Min Sarah Goddard Daughter of MT. John & Mr. Sarah Goddard . who Died June 26th, 1780 aged 26 years Footstone Miss Sarah Goddard
Here lies Buried The Body of Mr. Samuel Goddard Son of MT. John & M™. Hannah Goddard who Died Aug. 25th, 1786, in the 29th year of His Age
Here lies Buried the Body of Miss Hannah Goddard Daughter of MT. John & M™. Hannah Goddard who died Sept. 16th, 1786 in the 27 year of Her Age Footstone Hannah Goddard
Here lies Buried the Body of Miss Lucy Goddard Daughter of MT. John & M™. Hannah Goddard who died Decr. 8th, 1792 in the 15th year of her age Footstone Miss Lucy Goddard
The date on this stone was 1794, and was changed to 1792.
Here lies Buried the Body of MT. Abijah Goddard Son of MT. John & M™. Hannah Goddard who died October 29, 1794 in the 21 year of his age Footstone Mr. Abijah Goddard
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In Memory of Mr. John Goddard Soldier of the Revolution. obt. April 13, 1816. Æt. 86 years Footstone Mr. John Goddard 1816
In Memory of M™. Hannah Goddard wife of MY. John Goddard obt. May 31", 1821
Footstone H. G. 1821
Joseph Goddard. Benjamin Goddard. 1808. Tomb p. Soldier of the Revolution.
Joseph Goddard, b. April 15, 1761. d. Dec. 10, 1846.
Mary Aspinwall Goddard, his wife, b. March 31, 1765. d. Feb. 5, 1828.
Susan Alley Snelling Goddard, wife of Joseph Goddard, d. May 19, 1843, aged Children of Joseph and Mary A. Goddard
Eliza Goddard, d. Jan. 25, 1841, aged 34 yrs. R. C. C.
Joseph, b. July 27, 1789. d. at New York, Aug. 13, 1870. John, b. Feb. 17, 1791. d. Sept. 21, 1828.
Louisa May, b. Oct. 2, 1798. d. July 30, 1826.
Benjamin, b. June 11, 1805. d. November 1, 1807.
Benjamin Goddard and his two wives were buried at Mt. Auburn. F. P. C. R. and Mrs. Eliza Tilden (Goddard) Watson, Granddaughter of Joseph & Mary Goddard.
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Samuel Goddard.
Lot 45. Markers S. G.
Stones Samuel Goddard July 3, 1787 - Mch. 13, 1871 William Dwight Goddard W. D. G.
Mch. 15, 1834 - Sept. 2, 1866 Post 143, G.A.R.
Mehitable May (Dawes) Goddard M. M. G. Sept. 1, 1793 - Sept. 27, 1882 Daughter of William and Ann Dawes.
J. D. G.
To the Dear Memory of Maurice Goddard Mar. 26, 1840 - Jan. 20, 1884
One stone
Samuel Goddard Jr., S. G. Jr.
Oct. 20, 1825 - Feb. 12, 1826
Samuel Goddard 2d S. G. 2ª.
Aug. 3, 1832 - Aug. 19, 1833
Lucretia Dana Goddard L. D. G.
Oct. 20, 1823 - Dec. 10, 1833
Ann Elizabeth Goddard A. E. G.
July 27, 1821 - Aug. 18, 1846
Harriet Barnes Goddard
Jan. 29, 1827 - Jan. 16, 1856
H. B. G.
Julia Goddard b. Feb. 10, 1837 d. April, 9, 1920
"John Goddard was born in Brookline 28 May, O. S. 1730, a man of uncommonly extensive observation and with a memory proverbially accu- rate. He had peculiar facilities for a knowledge of the facts relating to this little town. For he was not only a native, but spent a large portion of a long life in the place of his nativity. He was, moreover, for many years, Selectman, Assessor, and Representative of this town to the General Court. He was son of John Goddard, grandson of Joseph Goddard, one of the founders of the First Congregational Church of Brookline; also father of Joseph Goddard, born April 15, 1761, and grandfather of Abijah Warren Goddard. These five generations of men all cultivated the same farm, and have been members in full communion of the First Congrega- tional Church." Dr. Pierce.
"During the Revolutionary War, Mr. Goddard was a commissary- general for the American Army in this vicinity.
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"During the siege of Boston, Mr. Goddard was intrusted with the com- mand of three hundred teams, which worked in darkness and by stealth in constructing the fortifications on Dorchester Heights, now South Boston. The absolute silence of the men, the promptness and efficiency with which they labored, and the success which crowned their efforts, were no doubt largely owing to the firmness, courage, and tact of the sturdy patriot in charge. Captain Joseph Goddard, who at that time was a boy of fourteen, was a driver of one of the teams under his father's direction, and often described the event to his children.
"When the American army removed from Boston to New York, General Washington was urgent that Mr. Goddard should accompany them, but his large family was a sufficiently strong reason why he should decline such service." H. F. W.
"Mr. Goddard was twice married; his first wife was Sarah Brewer, who lived but two years, then he married Hannah Seaver, the dau. of Nathaniel and Hannah (White) Seaver."
Bond's Watertown, p. 369.
"She was a most excellent, energetic, and highly esteemed woman, who brought up a family of sixteen children."
One son, Mr. Joseph Goddard, who settled upon the farm of his father, was during his long and prosperous life a prominent citizen of Brookline. He was a justice of the peace for many years, and was captain of the militia of the town. He married Mary, a daughter of Samuel Aspinwall. Of the twelve children of Mr. Joseph Goddard, several are widely known. Another son, a prominent citizen, born in the old house, was Mr. Benjamin Goddard, who lived opposite the Reservoir. He was a man of much influence, though he never would accept or hold public office. He acquired much wealth and lived to a great age, being over ninety-five years of age at his death. H. F. W., chap. 16.
Hannah Goddard Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was named in honor of Hannah Goddard.
See "John and Hannah Goddard," by Rev. William H. Lyon, D.D.
Abigail Gore, wife of Samuel.
See lot 49A.
Elizabeth (Richardson) Grafton, widow of Joshua. Eliza Ann (Morgan) Grafton. Frank Craig Grafton. Joshua Grafton, Jr. See lot 9.
William Leverett Grames. See lot 31.
Elizabeth Griggs, wife of Capt. T. Corey. See tomb q.
Elizabeth Griggs, wife of Wm. Dearborn. See lot 52.
Lucy Richard Griggs, wife of Samuel Craft. See lot 59.
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Catherine B. Griggs, wife of James Andem.
See tomb o.
Griggs. Flat stone over tomb
Tomb w. 1782.
1716 Thomas 1782
His wife
1723
Margaret Williams 1800
1747
Moses
1818
1753
Samuel
1814 Soldier of Revolution.
1763 Joshua
1832
His wife Martha Wilson 1808
1763
His wife
1777
Lydia Leverett 1842
1781
Joseph
1827 ,
1813
George
1888
Moses, Samuel, and Joshua were sons of Thomas and Margaret W. Griggs.
Joseph and George Griggs were sons of Joshua and Lydia Leverett Griggs.
George Griggs was one of the most picturesque characters that Brook- line ever produced. H. N. B. p. 24.
D. R. and Stephen Griggs. E. R. Seccomb.
Lot 3.
Monument DAVID R. GRIGGS died Mar. 5, 1870, Aged 84 yrs. Stephen R. his son died July 25, 1870, Aged 43 yrs. "Lovely and Pleasant in their lives and in death not long divided."
Lucy wife of D. R. Griggs Died April 20, 1883 Aged 90 yrs. 8 mos. 10 dys. "Like as a shock of corn Cometh in, in his season." David Augustus Griggs son of D. R. Griggs died July 24, 1889 Aged 60 yrs. 4 mos. 20 dys. Stephen Griggs drowned Aug. 16, 1850, aged 53 yrs. Caroline, his wife died June 22, 1877, aged 80 yrs.
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Helen, their daughter died Feb. 14, 1860, aged 35 yrs. "Christ is risen And in his might We too shall rise." Meletiah Richards Mother of D. R. Griggs 1759-1832 No stone Helen M. Griggs d. Nov. 6, 1913 aged 82 yrs. 11 mos. 25 dys. Old stones In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Griggs Wife of Mr. Moses Griggs Who died Augt. 9th 1784, aged 33 yrs. In thy fair book of life divine My God inscribe my name There let it fill some humble place Beneath the Slaughtered Lamb.
In memory of Mr. John Griggs Soldier of the Revolution. Son of Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Margaret Griggs Who died Sept. 14th, 1779 in the 24th year of his age "That life we prise which doth excel Not in much time but acting well."
In Memory of Mr. Joseph Griggs Soldier of the Revolution. Son of Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Margaret Griggs Who died Sept. 3ª, 1779 in the 20th year of his age "Life is uncertain Death is sure Sin is the wound, Christ the cure."
In memory of Mr. Thomas Griggs Who died July the 7th, 1782 In the 67th year of his age " Naked as from the Earth we came And crept to life at first We to the Earth return again And mingle with our dust."
Deacon Thomas Griggs. Lot 27. Harriet Fuller, wife of Deacon Thomas Griggs, d. May 21, 1889, aged 62 yrs. She and two grandchildren were buried here. Later removed to Forest Hills.
Susanna H. Guild.
Miss Harriet T. Griggs, Brookline. See lot 37.
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Hagar, a slave. George F. Hale. Lillie G. Hale. Sarah Hall.
See tomb r.
See lot 9.
Lot 48.
Monument Edward Hall died Sept. 20, 1844 Aged 52 yrs.
Markers
E. H.
Sarah Hall died Sept. 23, 1847 Aged 50 yrs.
S. H.
Mindwell E. Hall died Sept. 19, 1845 Aged 19 yrs.
M. E. H.
Sarah Ann Hall died June 10, 1849 Aged 27 yrs.
S. A. H.
Mary C. Hall died Jan. 26, 1851 Aged 19 yrs.
M. C. H.
Edward Hall Jr. died Feb. 22, 1887 Aged 67 yrs.
E. H. Jr.
Baby Hamilton died Jan. 30, 1902
J. D G.
Jonathan Hammond's Tomb. 1817. Tomb c.
Widow Mary Jackson, mother of Jonathan Hammond, d. Oct. 21, 1810, aged 80 yrs.
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Maria, dau. of Jonathan, b. - 1799. d. March 2, 1817, aged 18 yrs.
F. P. C. R.
Catherine Woodward, d. at Haverhill, Jan. 20, 1882, aged 89 yrs. 21 dys. Buried in Hammond tomb. J. D. G.
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William Ackers & Henry K. Hancock. Belcher Hancock,
1817. Tomb e.
b. d. May 14, 1813, aged 59 yrs. His wife:
Ann Ackers Hancock, dau. of Wm. and Hannah (White) Ackers, b. Nov. 10, 1760. d. Nov. 28, 1847, aged 87 yrs. Their son:
Henry Kelham Hancock, bapt. at Brookline, Jan. 4, 1789. d. at Boston, July 8, 1854. Ann Hancock, dau. of Belcher, bapt. Aug. 29, 1790. d. -.
Ebenezer Hancock, son of Belcher, bapt. Mar. 25, 1792. d. -
William Hancock, son of Belcher, bapt. Feb. 9, 1794. d.
Mary, dau. of Belcher, bapt. Nov. 20, 1796, by Mr. Kellogg. d. Sept. 26, 1797. Mary, dau. of Belcher, bapt. Nov. 25, 1798. d. Belcher, son of Belcher, bapt. July 27, 1800, by Mr. Gray. Hannah, dau. of Belcher, bapt. Oct. 3, 1802. d. - John, son of Belcher, bapt. Oct. 30, 1803, by Mr. Bradford. d. at Phila, Pa., Nov. 14, 1835.
F. P. C. R. and Mrs. Kilby Page.
Stone Francis H., son of Daniel and Lois Harden Died June 28, 1815, aged 5 yrs. So fades the lovely blooming flower Frail smiling solace of an hour So soon our transient comforts fly And pleasures only bloom to die.
Footstone F. H. H.
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Hardy.
Rear of Lot 50.
Stones Rachel, wife of William Hardy died in Dover, Mass. Nov. 3, 1852 aged 40 yrs.
Beneath these clods in peaceful sleep, Her mortal body lies, Surviving friends, forbare to weep, For virtue never dies.
Footstone R. H.
John G. Died Nov. 26, 1834, Aged 1 yr.
Wm. Warren Died Dec. 12, 1835, Aged 6 mo.
Mary Eliza Our first born and first loved Died Dec. 24, 1835, Aged 4 yrs. 5 mo.
Children of William and Rachel Hardy Emma Harriet died April 15, 1846, Aged 19 months
Footstone E. H. H.
Ann Maria Died Oct. 1, 1847. Aged 5 yrs. and 6 mo. Children of William and Rachel Hardy
Five cherub babes in glory reign, All lovely pure and fair; A little while and we shall go, And meet our darlings there.
Footstone A. M. H.
W. H. Hardy
Markers
Co. C. Mass. 43 Mil. Inf.
Post 143, G. A. R.
George H. French
Son of Sarah R. Hardy died at
Post 143, G. A. R.
Portsmouth, N. C. A member of the 24th
Jan. 12, 1863 Reg. Co. B. Mass. Vols.
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No stones
Mary Clark Harris, dau. of John, b. July 3, 1784. d. Oct. 24, 1852.
Robert Harris, son of John, b. June 25, 1786. d. April 8, 1826.
Luther Metcalf Harris, son of John, b. May 7, 1789. d. -
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William Harris, son of John, b. Dec. 22, 1791. d. Feb. 29, 1792.
Widow of Robert Harris, and mother of John Harris,
b. d. Sept. 10, 1774, aged 86 yrs.
John Harris, Coroner. b. -
Soldier of the Revolution.
d. Feb. 3, 1796, aged 87 yrs.
Esther Harris, widow of John, b. - - d. Nov. 6, 1801, aged 84 yrs.
Mary Harris, wife of John, b. -.
d. May 7, 1814, in 57th year. F. P. C. R.
William Hartshorn Died July 13, 1881 Aged 26 yrs. 11 mos. 13 dys.
His death caused by accident. The body was put in the Receiving Tomb July 18, and was removed to Boston Oct. 24, 1881. J. D. G.
Harvard Congregational Society. Lot 24.
In 1843 the Selectmen were instructed to furnish the Congregational and Baptist societies in town each with a gratuitous deed of a lot for the families of the ten pastors, their successors, or their friends, provided the societies would inclose the lots and ornament them with trees, turf, or shrubbery, in a manner satisfactory to the committee; and by the report in 1846 it appears the selection was made by the three different parishes in town, and deeds were prepared for delivery when the conditions as to ornamentation should be complied with. B. R.
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Jacob Harvey, b. d. at Brookline, June 22, 1812. Aged 63 yrs. His widow:
Soldier of the Revolution.
Mary (Griggs) Harvey, dau. of George, g. d. of James Griggs, b. - d. 1826.
Thomas Kenrick built a house on South Street, which would now be considered a curiosity; it was one story high only, of but two rooms. It was lighted by little windows of diamond-shaped glass in leaden sash, which swung on hinges, like doors. There was no paint within or without and the best room was papered with old newspapers, not being even plastered. The only ascent to "the loft" was through a trap door by a well-worn ladder, and in a similar way access was had to the cellar. Thomas Kenrick married a Griggs and after his death his widow married Jacob Harvey.
An old document, dated 1781, is still preserved, in which eight of the old citizens of the town "promise to pay Jacob Harvey on conditions of his serving as a soldier in the Continental army for the term of three years unless regulerly discharged - the sum of fifty hard dollers and three thous- and seven hundred and 50 of the oald Contenantal dollers and to deliver at his hous in said town Four Cords of good Fire wood." This was to be repeated each year or fraction of a year thereafter that he remained in the service. An old receipt for a part of this money signed by his wife "Marey Harvey X her mark" is also extant.
The old house became so dilapidated that Mrs. Harvey for the last ten years of her life spent her winters with a married daughter in Boston, but she was always impatient for spring to come that she might return to her country residence, or "hut" as she called it. After the old lady died in 1826, the house was taken down. The land on which it stood is a part of the Weld place. It is a rocky and beautifully wild country place thereabouts, on one side of the street almost covered with forest trees.
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