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Capt. Jonathan Groen Capt. Samuel Sprague Capt. Jonathan Green
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HISTORY OF CHELSEA
Moderator of Town Meeting
Jan. 4,1781
Deacon John Sale
Feb. 19, Lieut Jonth. Williams, pro tem.
March 1,
Capt. Samuel Clark, pro tem Capt. Jonathan Green Capt. Samuel Sprague Capt. Jonth. Green
July 6, Sept. 19 Benjamin Henderson
Oct. 15,
Jan. 3, 1782
Capt. Jonth. Green, pro tem. Capt. Jonth. Green Deacon John Sale
Deacon John Sale
Joseph Green
March 21, May 21
Benja. Henderson
July 1,
Capt. Saml. Sprague Benja. Henderson
Oct.
Capt. Saml. Sargeant
Dec. 30, Benja. Henderson
March 10, 1783
Capt. Jona. Green Benjamin Henderson
¿ Capt. Jona. Green
Capt. Jona. Green
May 12, June 13
July 22,
August 25,
Hugh Floyd, refused Capt. Samuel Sargeant
Oct. 16,
§ Deacon John Sale, excused Capt. Samuel Sargeant
Jan. 15, 1784
Capt. Samuel Sargeant
Deacon John Sale
Deacon John Sale
March 14, 1785
May 12, 1785, Jan. 30, 1786
March 13, 1786
April 3 to Jan. 15, 1787
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March 12, 1787
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Capt. James Stower ("re- fused to take the Oath of Allegiance.") Caleb Pratt
April 5, Daniel Pratt 14, Joseph Green
May Dec
3, Capt. Saml. Sargeant
Jan. 28, 1788
Joseph Green
March 3,
Capt. Saml. Sargeant
Deacon John Sale
Capt. Saml. Sargeant
April 7, to Dec. 18
March 2, 1789
April 6, May 14, 66 66
Deacon Joshua Cheever, pro tem
Nov. 2, to Jan. 6,
1790
March 1, 1790
April 5 to Oct. 4, Jan. 17, 1791
Capt. Saml. Sargeant 66 Joseph Green - William Eustice William Harris James Floyd, Jr., John Low, Joshua Cheever, Jr., Jonathan Fuller Lieut. Abijah Hastings
all refused
Jan. 25, 1791
Capt. Saml. Sargent
March 7,
66 66
Deacon Joshua Cheever Capt. Saml. Sergent
Oct. 3, March 5, 1792
April 2 to Jan. 14, 1793, 66
March 4, 1793
April 1, to Jan. 8, 1794 March 3, 1794 April 7 to August 18,
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Joseph Green, pro tem
Oct. 9.
Capt. Samuel Sergent Lieut. Samuel Pratt
Nov. 3,1794, Feb. 6, 1795 March 2, 1795 May 6, 1795, Jan. 14, 1796
Capt. Samuel Sergent
Lieut. Abijah Hastings
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Lieut. Daniel Pratt
Lieut. Abijah Hastings
Daniel Pratt
Capt. James Stower
April 4, May 11 June 14,
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Joseph Green
Deacon Joshua Cheever
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Joseph Green excused
( Joseph Green, refused
April 7,
Capt. Samuel Sargeant Deacon John Sale
March 8, April 5 to Nov. 16, Capt. Samuel Sargeant
Daniel Pratt
8, 22, 16,
Capt Jonathan Green
March 11,
Town Clerk Town Treasurer
March 12,
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Moderator of Town Meeting
Feb. 3, 1796 William Eustico Capt. Saml. Bergent
Abijah Hastings
Edward Pratt (ezcund May 4)
April 4,
May 4, 1796
Capt. Saml. Sergent
March 6, 1797
Capt. Josiah Bacthler
April 3 to Oct. 9,
Capt. Josiah Batcheler
Feb. 12, 1798, Capt. Josiah Batchelder
March 5, 6.
April 2, May 16
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March 4, 1799
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April 1 to Oct. 3
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Joseph Stowers
William Eustis
April 17,
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May 15, Abijalı Hastings]
XIII
Inscriptions on Gravestones in the Rumney Marsh Burying-Ground 1
Here lyeth buried ye body of Priscilla ye wife of Eliah Adams, aged 33 years, 6 mo. 3 d's Dec'd November ye 4th, 1702.
Eliah ye son of Eliah & Priscilla Adams, aged 9 weeks 4 d's. Dec'd May ye 26, 1697.
Mrs. Abegail Battis, wife of Win. L. Battis, died Nov. 21, 1856, aged 53 years.
Her journey on earth forever is past. Believing in God she breathed her last.
She's gone to her home the home of the blest, Where she will be ever and ever at rest.
William L. Battis, Born Aug. 21, 1801, Died Nov. 12, 1884. Father & Mother.
Here lyes ye body of Mr. Jeremiah Belcher aged 81 years & 6 months. Deed Febry. ye 6th 1722-3.
James Belcher son to Joseph & Hannah Belcher, aged 16 years. Died Deer ye 1st 1723.
Here lyes buried the Body of Mr. Joseph Belcher, dee'd Nov'r. ye 15th, 1739, in the 65th year of his age.
In Memory of Mr. David Belcher, who was drowned Sep'r. 8, 1794, Aged 47 Years,
We all are mortals born to dic.
1 Some years ago, desiring to preserve a record of these inscriptions, and observing that the slate stones which bore them had escaped neither the teeth of time nor wanton spoliation, I caused all then existing to be copied. This was done by Arthur L. Hall and George B. Hatch, at that time undergraduates of Harvard College. I have no doubt that their work was faithfully done; but for various reasons, it is one in which omissions and errors are liable to occur; and I am indebted to Harrison Ellery, Esq., for a revision of it by his own. [This record has been compared with the gravestones. ]
Joseph Green
Abijalı Hastings James Floyd, Jr.
Capt. James Floyd
William Eustice
March 3, 1800
Town Clerk Town Treasurer
March 7,
Nov. 7,
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In memory of Nath'l Belcher, was drowned in Boston harbour, Sept. 29, 1797; aet. 40. Martha, reliet of the above, died Feb. 3, 1834 ; aet. 73. Nath'l, son of Nath'l & Martha Belcher, died Aug. 1, 1812 ; aet. 20. James, son of Nath'l & Martha Belcher, died at Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 1816; aet. 22.
Saered to the memory of Elizabeth Belcher Daug'r of David & Elizabeth Beleher, who departed this life Augt. 15, 1807, Aet. 19.
Saered to the memory of Elizabeth Beleher wife of David Beleher, who departed this life July 12, 1817, Aet. 63.
Saered to the memory of Julian, wife of Joseph Belcher, who died July 12, 1832; Æt. 25.
Friends nor physicians could not save
My mortal body from the grave, So mourning friends dry up your tears. I must lie here till Christ appears.
In memory of Eliza, wife of John Belcher, who died March 29, 1837; aet. 37. Nath'l son of John & Eliza Beleher, died Nov. 11, 1822, aet. 9 mos.
The memory of the just is blessed.
Ereeted in memory of John Beleher who died Oct. 1, 1837, aged 48 years.
To the memory of Nathaniel Berry, died April 27, 1854, aged 57.
To the memory of Mary Berry, died July 20, 1858, aged 62.
Sophia wife of Henry Better, Died Aug. 6, 1875, Aged 51 ys. 8 ms.
Sleep on, Dear Mother, take thy rest. God called thee home, he thought it best.
Henry Better, died Dee. 29th, 1879. Aged 66 ys. 7 ms. 14 ds.
Here lyes ye Body of Mr. James Bill, aged 70 years ; died Jan'ry the 26th, 1717-18.
Here lyes ye body of Mr. Joseph Bill aged 60 years ; died Feb'ry ye 17th 1717-18.
Here lyes intered the body of Lieu't. Jonathan Bill aged 76 years, who dee'd April ye 17th, 1729.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Sarah Bill Wife to Mr. Joshua Bill, Who Died April ye 24th, 1731; Aged 43 Years 3 mo. and 17 ds.
Here lyes buried the body of Mr. Jonathan Bill aged 51 years; dee'd Deeem'r ye 16th, 1731.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Jonathan Bill, Who Departed this life Octob'r. ye 19th, 1761, in ye 61st year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Joanna Blanchard, wife of Mr. Simon
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Blanchard, & daur. of James & Joanna Green, who died April 8, 1824, Æt. 31.
Here lyes the body of Sarah Bragge aged about 94 years died Jan'ry ye 28, 1714.
| First name gone.] Brintnall daughter of John & Phebe Brintnall, aged 5 years and 1 mo. & 17 dayes; died August 21, 1702.
Emily F. died Aug. 18, 1849, aet. 2 yrs. 10 m's and 14 ds.
Sarah F. died May 15, 1851, act. 2 y's 6 m's and 10 d's, chil- dren of T. B. & A. C. Brockway.
To the memory of Miss Adeline Angusta, daughter of the late Thomas Brooks of Salem, who died Nov. 8, 1845. Aged 34.
As flowerets fade beneath the zephyr's breath, As calmly didst thou meet the messenger of death, To thee a welcome angel, to waft thy soul away, To the spirit land of glory in the realms of endless day.
In Memory of Mrs. Martha Burrill, Wife of Mr. Ebenezer Burrill Who died Nov. 6, 1814, act. 62.
" Hark! from the tombs a doleful sound, My ears attend the cry, Ye living men come view the ground, Where you must shortly lie.
Princes, this clay must be your bed, In spite of all your powers, The tall, the wise, the rev'rend head, Must lie as low as ours."
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Butman wife of Mr. Thomas Butman who died Jan'ry 13th, 1792, Aged 70 Years.
Hannah Butman, Widow of Jacob Butman, Died Oct. 21, 1849, Aged 91 Years.2
Helen B. Carter, child of George and Nancy Carter, Act. 15 mo.
Here lyes ye body of Ensign John Center, aged 46 years. & 8 Mo. who departed this life Decembr ye 31st 1706.
The strongest man alive In time must yeild his breath ; Its greatest wisdom in ye world For to prepare for death.3
2 [This inscription is on the same stone as that of Jacob Floyd, who died in 1849.]
3 This is a enrionsly colored stone, and quite elaborately designed. It bears traces of an inseription upon the reverse, now illegible. One of Gov. Bellingham's four farms was at one time called the Center farm, the Carter farm of our day, and Ensign Center may have been the grandson of the original lessee. [See supra, vol. i. 382.]
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Stephn Kent Chadwick, Son of Mr. Nathaniel Chadwick & Mrs. Isibbil his Wife; he Died Sep'r. 17, 1777, Aged 3 Months & 17 Days.
John Son of John & Hannah Chambrling, Aged 7 Weeks. Died April ye 29, 1717.4
Rachell Dau'tr of John & Hannah Chambrling, aged 15 Days Died March The 30, 1718.4
Elizabeth, dau'r of Mr. John & Mrs. Hannah Chamberlain, aged 11 yrs. 3 mo. & 16 ds .; died Dee'r. ye 12th 1721.
Here lyes ye body of Mr. John Chamberlain, died Deer. ye 27th, 1721 in ye 67th year of his age.5
Lydia Chamberlin, Daug'tr of Deacon John & Mrs. Hannah Chamberlin : Dee'd Aug'st 18th, 1722, Aged 9 Mo. & 4 Ds.
Lois Chamberlain, Daug'tr of Deaeon John & Mrs. Hannah Chamberlain ; Dee'd Oetobr 4th, 1725, Aged 1 Year 11 Mo. & 21 dayes.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Hannah Chamberlain, Wife to Deacon John Chamberlain, Who Deed. October 26th 1727, in ye 46th Year of Her Age.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. Jacob Chamberlain Who Died Sept. 15th, Anno Domi. 1734, in ye 44th Year of His Age.
Here lies buried the body of Deaeon John Chamberlain, who died Deer. 30th, 1753, aged 75 years.
In memory of 2 Children of Deacon Joshua & Mrs. Abigail Cheever, Vizt., Sally Cheever, who died Nov'r. 20, 1786, aged 12 years. & 9 m's .; Sally, her sister, died Dee'r. 27, 1790, aet. jj days.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Hannah Cheever, Wife to Mr. Nathan Cheever, Who Dec'd July 1st., 1724, Aged 23 Years. 2 Mo. & 15 Da's.
For me to Live shee said is Pain, But for to Die is Grater gain Sence of My losse, would Call thee back again But out of love wee bid thee thair remain Till wee yet left Behind our Corse Fulfil To Meet thee on ye toop of Zion hill.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Anna Cheever, Wife to Mr. Nathan Cheever, Who Departed this life Nov'br 10th, 1740, Aged 36 Years & 7 Months.
4 These two inscriptions are on a small stone.
This was the father of Deacon John Chamberlain. [See supra, vol. i. 5 651.]
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Joseph Cheever, Son of Mr. Nathan Cheever Junr., & Mrs. Elizabeth his Wife; Died June 22d, 1751, aged 4 yrs.
Here lies Buried the Body of Mr. Nathan Cheever, who departed this Life Sept. ye 30th, 1774, Aged 81 years and 7 mos.
Memento Mori. Here lies ye body of Mrs. Sarah Checuer, wife to Muster Thomas Cheeuer, aged 47 years ; died January the 30th, 1704-5.
Here lyes buried ye body of Mrs. Eliz'th Cheever, wife to ye Rev'd Mr. Thomas Cheever; dec'd May ye 10th, 1727. Anno Elatis, 64.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of ye Rev'nd Mr. Thomas Cheever, Who Departed this Life Decem'br 27th Anno Dom'i. 1719, Aged 92 Years.
John, son of Mr. John and Mrs. Hannah Cole, aged 14 years .; died Novr ye 30th, 1721.
In memory of Mrs. Lydia Collins, wife of Mr. Moses Collins, who died May 21st, 1799, Aged 75 years.
Prepare all Friends to follow me If you the face of God in love do hope to see.
In Memory of Mr. Moses Collins, who died May 15, 1810. Aged 85 Years.
While holy friendship drops the pious tear,
Aud mournfull garlands deek the hallowd bier, Can bounteous heaven a greater solace give Than that which whispers friends departed live.
In memory of Isaac O. Cooley, who died Sept. 25, 1837; aged 28 ys.
Sacred to the Memory of David Cozens, who died Sept. 20, 1836; aged 22 years.
Harvey H. son of Barker & Rebecca Crooker, died Feb. 11, 1850 AE 5 yrs.
This lovely bud so young and fair Call'd hence by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise would bloom.
Howard, son of Nathan S. & Emily Dillingham: died Nov. 26, 1844, aged 2 years, and 2 mo.
Abigail Uestis, Daughtr of Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Abigail Uestis: Died Jnue 27th, 1736, Aged 2 Years, 9 Monts. & 10 Ds.
Here lyes buried the body of Mr. Jonathan Enstis, who dec'd. Sept'r ye 3d 1738, in the 63d year of his age.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. William Uestis; Who Died
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Febr'y ye 10th, Anno Dom'ni, 1736-7; Aged 77 Years 11 Months & 20 D's.
Abigail Eustes, Daugtr of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Abigail Eustes ; Died Decembr. 10th, 1744, Aged 5 Years 5 Mo. & 5 Ds.
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. Sarah Eustes, Relict of Mr. William Eustes, Who Died June ye 28th, 1748, in ye 85th Year of Her Age.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. Thomas Eustes, Who Departed this Life June ye 29th, Anno Dom'ni, 1752; in ye 49th Year of his Age.
Here lies buried the body of Mr. William Eustis, who died May 29th, 1757, aged 65 years.
In memory of Mrs. Abigail Eustis, widow of Mr. Thomas Eustis. She died Aug'st 18, 1798, Aged 91 Years.
Let serious thots now follow me, Think I was once in the world like thee;
,But now lie moulding in the dust, In hopes to rise among the just.
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Eustis, who died Sep'tr. 22d, 1802, Aged 52 years.
Fanny Fairweather died 1845, aged 80; a native of Afriea.
Here lyes ye body of Noah Floyd, son of John & Rachel Floyd, aged 10 years. & 5 Mo., who died Novmbr ye 2nd, 1706.
All you that are aliue Do you for death prepare, Least sudden death do come On you at un aware.
Here Lyes ye Body of Mrs. Sarah Floyd, Wife to Capt. John Floyd, Aged 75 Years, Who Deceased June ye 16, 1717.
Here Lyes Buried the Body of Lieu't. John Floyd, Who Dec'd Janu'ry ye 7th, 1723-4, in ye 58th Year of His Age.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. Hugh Floyd, Who Departed this Life Nov'br 17th Anno Domini 1730. Aged 67 Years.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Mary Floyd Wife to Mr. John Floyd, Who Died June 18th, 1732, in ye 39th Year of Her Age.
Saered to the memory of Miss Naney Floyd who died June 29th, 1817, aged 20 years. George W. Floyd died June 23d, 1817, aged 13 Years. Children of Deacon James and Mrs. Euniee Floyd.
Tis o'er the parting scene of death is o'er. Fair Nancy has clos'd her beaming eyes; Her spotless soul has sought that blissful shore, Where tear is shed, and sigh is breath'd no more In those celestial realms beyond the skies.
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Abijahı Floyd, died Aug. 9, 1838, Aged 44.
Mary Floyd, died May 25, 1850, At. 82.º
Dea. James Floyd, died Feb. 3, 1851, A. 89. Eunice, his wife, died Oet. 13, 1825, ÆE. 65.
Sweet is the christian's hope; to him 't is given Through earthly pangs to view the joys of heaven ; There he aspires to meet the friend he mourns, And bless the day when dust to dust returns.
Sacred to the Memory of Aaron Floyd, Son of Deacon James and Mrs. Eunice Floyd, who died July 5, 1817 Aged 17 years.
No pain, no grief, no anxious fear Invade thy bounds; no mortal woes Can reach the peacefull sleeper here Whilst Angels watch its soft repose.
Jacob Floyd, Died July 30, 1819, aged 85 Years.
James Forrest, died May 22, 1831, aged 31 years. And his wife Mary, died June 18, 1864, aged 58 years.
Here lyes ye Body of Samuel Fuller, Son of Mr. Nathaniel & Mrs. Anna Fuller, Who Died Sept. 5th, 1713, Aged 14 Years & 7 Months.
In Memory of Mrs. Ester Fuller, Wife of Mr. John Fuller, who died June 7th, 1806, ZE. 33; also Susanna, who died Sept'r 11th, 1806, Aged 9 Mo. & 20 days. Andrew, who died Sept'r. 30th, 1806, Aged 10 Mo. & 8 days. Children of Mr. John, & Mrs. Esther Fuller.
Adien, dear Wife & Children dear, Sweet is your rest, 'till Christ appear.
Lydia, Wife of Abner Gay, died Sept. 27, 1832, 2Et. 44 ys. Abner Gay, Died Feb. 13, 1862, ÆEt. 82 ys.
In Memory of Mr. Joseph Green, who died April 6th, 1801, in the 66th Year of his age.
A wit's a feather, & a Chief a Rod; An honest man's the Noblest work of God.
In memory of Mrs. Martha Green, wife of Mr. Joseph Green, near whom she now rests, who died Sept. 20, 1822, Et. 84.
In memory of Mr. Joseph Green, who died October 4th, 1825, aged 68 years.
In memory of Mr. Samnel Green, who died Dec. 25, 1835; aged 65 years.
In memory of Benjamin Green, who died Sept. 1, 1837, aged 15 yrs,
6 Stone [broken].
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Also his wife, Abigail, who died Apr. 4, 1836, aged 81 yrs.
In memory of Stephen Green, who died Sept. 3, 1837, aged 62.
In memory of Mrs. Susannah Green, Widow of the late Joseph Green, who died July 23, 1843, aged 84 yrs.
In memory of Miss Elizabeth Green, who died Nov. 5, 1844, aged 64 years.
In memory of Mr. Joseph Green, who died Jan. 15, 1848, aged 62 years. and 7 months.
Levi Green, died Dec. 30, 1851, Æt. 48.
Why should the tear of anguish flow For thee, beloved one ? Thy sorrows ended here below, To Jesus thou art gone.
Too well I love thee thus to seek To mar thy cup of bliss; In Jesus' bosom husband sleeps, In everlasting peace.
In memory of Sarah Green, who died Aug. 17, 1852, aged 66. In Memory of John Green, died Nov. 1, 1864, aged 75 yrs.
Here lyes ye body of Margaret ye wife of Jotham Grouer, aged 35 years., dee'd Aprill ye 6, 1695.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Prudenee Grover, Wife to Mr. John Grover ; Who Died July 23d, 1731, in ye 45th Year of Her Age.
In Memory of Polley Hall, who Died July 16th, 1781, Æ. 11 Days. Mary H. Wife of Stephen Hall, died Jan. 8, 1821, aged 68 years & 7 mo's. Catherine E., Wife of Zachariah Hall, died Feb. 26, 1816; aged 33 years & 9 mo's. [Stephen Hall, died Oet. 1, 1817, aged 72 years & 8 mo's. ] 7
Here lyes ye body of William Hasey, aged 43 years, died the 7th of Iune, 1695.
Here lyes ye body of Lieu'nt Joseph Hasey, aged 50 years, who departed this life ye 28th day of June 1707.
Ye memory of ye just is blessed.
Here lyes ye body of Elisabeth Hasey, wife to William Hasey, Jun'er, who departed this life July ye 25th, 1708, in ye 27th year of her age.
Her fauors gone that Was desait and butey, That was vaine, But she that doth Jehovah feare her name Shall still remaine.
7 [ According to the church records Stephen Hall, Sr., died August 31, 1817.]
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Josephi Hasey, Son of Mr. Jacob, & Mrs. Abigail Hasey, Dec'd May ye 6, 1712, Aged 2 Mo. & 11 Ds.
Here lyes the body of Abraham Hasey, aged 27 years A. 11 Mo. & 3 Weeks, deceased January 17th, 1713-14.
Here Lyes ye Body of Mrs. Judah Hasey, Wife to Mr. William Hasey ; Aged about 68 years ; Deces'd Novembr 17th, 1718.
Here Lyes ye Body of Mr. Asa Hacy, Who Dec'd Nov'br 12th, 1725. Aged 42 years & 3 Mo.
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. Abigail Hasey, Wife to Mr. John Hasey, Who Died Febru'ry 17th, 1731, in ye 20th Year of her Agc.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Sarah Harsey, Wife to Elder William Harsey, Who Died Febr'y ye 27th, A.D. 1735-6, Aged 50 years 1 mo. and 18 Days.
Hannah Hascy, Daught'r of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Elizabeth Hascy, Died July 18th, 1748, Aged 1 year 3 Months and 4 Days.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Elder William Hascy, Who De- parted this Life Decem'r ye 21st, 1753, in ye 74th Year of His Age.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Deacon Jacob Hasey, Who De- parted this Life April 29th, A.D. 1753, Aged 63 Years, 1 Month & 11 days.
In Memory of Mrs. Abigail Hasey the Widow of Dea'n Jacob Hasey Who Died Feb'y 28th, 1783; aged 90 years.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Martha Hastings, who died May 12, 1819, aged 84. Also Mr. Abijah Hastings, her husband, died Feb. 25, 1826, aged 96.
Here lies buried ye body of Marey Haugh ye wife of Atherton Haugh, aged about 29 years. Dec'd, Nonem. ve 16th, 1702.
To the memory of father & mother. Peter Holt, Died Apr. 9, 1837, At. 54 yrs. Susan Holt, Died Jan. 5, 1861, Et. 78 yrs.
Sacred to the memory of Micajah Kelley. Died June 23, 1843, Aged 29 Years. Harriet E., daughter of Micajah and Ilarriet Kelley, died Aug. 26, 1845, aged 3 years.
Those who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Rebeckah Dan'tr of Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Elizabeth Kent, Born & Died March 26, 1743.
Jacob Kent Son of Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Elizabeth Kent, Died June 17th, 1742, Aged 5 Months & 5 Days.
Children of Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Elizab'th Kent. Benjamin Kent, Died March 3d, A.D. 1747, Aged 4 Years, Chariessa Kent, Died Feb'ry 28th A.D. 1747, Aged 19 Months & 20 D's.
Their Great Debt soon Paid & Blessed Be the Name of God the Kind Creditor. Amen.
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Here lies Buried the Body of Mr. William Low, who died March 19th, 1787, Aged 67 years.8
In Memory of William Low, Son of Mr. John and Mrs. Aba- gail Low. (Grandson of Mr. William Low, By whom he lies) who' died June 21st, 1789, Aged 18 Years.
Saered to the memory of Mr. William Low who departed this life Sept. 13, 1812, aged 64 years.
His death is much lamented as an affectionate husband, a ten- der Parent, and sincere friend, by all those with whom he was acquainted.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Low wife of the late Mr. William Low who departed this life Jan. 17, 1819; Æt. 67 years.
In the death of this amiable and charitable lady, society has lost a valuable member, the poor and afflicted an able friend, who will long lament her death.
Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Nathaniel Low who died May 22d, 1820 Aged 36 Years.
Weep not dear friend weep not for me Tis Gods will a parting be, For I have gone where pleasures are, To rest within my Saviours care.
Weep not my wife nor Children dear, Soon shall we meet together there, Where sickness, sorrow, death 's not known, Within the limits of thy throne.
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth dau. of George & Mary Low, who died at Boston, Nov. 22, 1820, Æt. 3 years & 19 days.
She was so like a form of light That Heaven benignly call'd her hence, Ere yet the world could breath one blight O'er her sweet innocence.
In memory of Samuel Low, Esq., who departed this life June 5, 1823, Æt. 64.
In memory of Lydia Oakes, daughter of Nathaniel and Rachel Low; who died June 9, 1825, aet 9
Death with his dart has pierced my heart When I was in my prime. When this you see grieve not for me, It was God's appointed time.
8 The church records give his death as on March 22. [The list of deaths during the pastorate of Rev. Phillips Payson appears to be a list of funerals
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In memory of Mrs. Charlotte Low, wife of John Low, died Nov. 8, 1825; Aged 53 years.
The busy spirit finds repose at last, A sweet reward for all its troubles past. A mother rests - God took her weight of care, And bade her spirit heavenly pleasure share; The joyful summons gladly she obeyed, And here her mortal part in peace is laid.
The faithful parent, ever kind, and true,
God will in Heaven reward and welcome too.
Saered to the memory of Mrs. Martha, widow of the late Samuel Low, Esq., Who died May 2nd 1846, in the 85 year of her age.
Shall we then tremble to convey Their bodies to the tomb ? There the rich dust of Jesus lay, And left a long perfume.
The graves of all his saints he blest, And softened every bed; Where should the dying members rest, But with the dying head ?
Rachel Davenport, wife of Nathaniel Low; died Mar. 1, 1862, aged 72 yrs., 4 mos.
There is rest in Heaven.
In memory of Amos Lyon who died Aug. 23, 1826; aged 44 years. Also his wife Hannah, who died Nov. 1, 1829, aged 50 years.
Miss Mary F. Nelson, Died Nov. 2nd, 1846, Aged 37 Years.
You that pass by stop here and see, Prepare and follow after me.
Mrs. Louisa Nelson, Jan. 16, 1856 ; aged 78.
In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Newhall, Wife of Henry Newhall Who died Dec. 10, 1814; ÆEt. 67.
Stranger as on this spot you tread, And meditate among the dead, Improve the moments as they fly. For all who live must shortly die.
Here Lyes Buried the Body of Tabitha Niekoals; wife to James Niekoals, Jun'r., Who Dee'd Sept'br ye 22nd 1223, in ye 24th Year of Her Age.
or burials, not deaths. Sce supra, vol. i. pp. 297 note 15, 310 note 48. Compare also the dates of death of Mr. Payson's wife and children as given by him in the church records and on the gravestones. ]
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HISTORY OF CHELSEA
In Memory of Sarah Oliver, Dau'tr of Mr. William & Mrs. Rebecca Oliver Who died Nov'br 10th, 1769, Aged 12 Years, 6 Months & 23 D's.
Fresh in ye Morn ye Summer Rose Hangs withered erc 't is Noon, We scarce enjoy ye balmy gift But mourn ye Pleasure gonc.
In Memory of John Sale Oliver Son of Mr. William & Mrs. Rebecca Oliver Who died Nov'br 21st, 1769; Aged 6 Years, 7 Mont's & 10 Da's.
This Stone Declares a Solemn Truth, That Death Spares none no not a youth Whose Virtues great & Graces many Few Could Excel Scarce One if Any.
In Memory of Hepzibah Oliver, Dau'tr of Mr. William & Mrs. Rebecca Oliver, Who died Decem'r. 16th, 1769, Aged 10 Years 5 Months & 2 Days.
Under this Stone ye Dust of one Does lye Whose thoughts were Still fix'd on Eternity. Though young in years, Still as She grew her mind Was neir content till she ye truth Could find.
In memory of Mrs. Susannah Oliver wife of Mr. William Oliver who died May 17, 1791, Æ. 36.
The day is past and gone, The evening shades appear; O may we all remember well The night of death draws near.
Sacred to the memory of Sarah S. Oliver, who died Nov. 7th, 1839, aged 26 yrs. Also Sarah Roberts relict of Wm. P. Oliver who died Jan, 21, 1837 aged 67.
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