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980. In Memory of | SUSAN LOUISA, | youngest daughter of | DANIEL R. ELLIOTT 'Esqr, | deceased, of Waynesboro | Georgia. | She died January 16, 1811. | Aged 10 Months. | Leaving a Widowed mother, who | is consoled for the lofs of a lovely | Child by the afsurance that | "of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
981. Mr CALVIN CROOMBIE | who | died Februy 26 1811 | in the 42 year | of his age.
This stone is broken and lies on the ground on the west end of the hill.
982. Sacred | To the memory of | Mr SAMUEL COLE | who departed | this Life March 18 | 1811 in the Eightieth | year of his age.
983. In memory of | WILLIAM DREW TUFTS | Son of |
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JONA & PRISCILLA TUFTS, | Born Novr 9 1791 | Died at the Isl- and of Cuba | March 29 1811 | aged | Nineteen years.
"Green as the bay tree, ever green With its new foliage on The young, the healthful, have I seen I pas'd-and they were gone."
984. ABRAHAM | Son of | WILLIAM HAMMATT | & ESTHER his wife | was born | 21st January A D 1811 | and died | 16th April following.
Of such is the Kingdom of God.
985. this Stone is erected | to the memory of | Mrs FEAR BARTLETT | Late Consort of | Capt ISAAC BARTLETT | who died April 18, 1811 | in the 32 year of her age.
More worth and virtue seldom warm'd a breast Than hers who here lies undisturb'd at rest
A tender mother and a faithful wife,
Exemplary in every walk of life.
Her infant children feel the chastening rod
Her husband bows submissive-her spirit ascends to GOD.
986. To | the memory of | NANCY WETHRELL | Consort of | THOMAS WETHRELL | who departed this life | April 23 1811 | in the 31 year | of her age.
987. In memory of | Ms THANKFUL STURTEVANT | Daughter of | Mr SILVANUS STURTEVANT | And Mrs HANNAII his wife | who died | April 24th 1811 | in the 18th year | of her age.
The time was once my youthful friends I lived and bloom'd like the The time will come, tis hastening on When you must fade like me.
988. JANE | SAMSON BARTLETT | daughter of | JAMES BARTLETT Jr | & SARAHI his wife | was born | July 11 1809 | & died April 25 | 1811.
989. In memory of | Mrs GRACE COBB | wife of | Mr COR- NELIUS COBB | who | Died May 3. 1811 | in the 59 year | of her age.
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990. In memory of | Mrs HANNAH BURBANK | the wife of | Mr NEHEMIAH BURBANK | who departed this life Aug. 7 18II | in the 32 year of her age | Also their infant DANIEL TORREY | who died January 21 1805 | aged two months.
"Peace peace no murmur tis the will of God, "That GOD who orders all things for the best,
"Tis ours to bow and kiss the afflicting rod,
"Tivas hers to seck the mansions of the blest."
991. To | the memory of | CHARLES L. HAYWARD | Son of | BEZA HAYWARD Esq. | and EXPERIENCE his wife | who was born | January 21 1802 | & died August 17 | 1811.
992. Consecrated | To the memory of | Mrs PEGGY HOL- BROOK | wife of Mr JEREMIAH HOLBROOK | who departed this life | August 28 1811 aged 26 years | Her amiable Disposition | endeared her to her | friends and died lamented | by all who knew her.
Though harsh the stroke and most severe the rod Cease murmur cease it was a stroke from God.
993. To | The memory | of | Mrs SARAH JACKSON | Rel- ict of | THOMAS JACKSON Esq. | Obiit Oct 27th 1811 | Aged 78. Although spar'd to life's utmost verge The tender Parent dies too soon For those who still survive.
994. To | The memory of | Miss HANNAH CHURCHILL | Daughter of | Cap JESSE CHURCHILL and | Mrs ABIGAIL his wife | who died Nov. 6. 1811 | In the | 23 year | of her | age.
All you that do behold my stone, Consider how soon I was gone; Death does not always warning give, Therefore, be cautious how you live: Repent in time, no time delay. I in my youth was call'd away.
995. Sacred | to the memory | of | Mr SYLVANUS BART- LETT who | Deceased | Nov. 16 in the year 1811 | Aged | 92 years.
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996. In memory of | SUSAN MASON DUNHAM | Daugh- . ter of | Mr ISAAC DUNHAM | and Mrs BETSY his wife | who died Decr 1. 1811. | aged one year 11 months | and 10 days.
997. Sacred | To the memory of Mr | BARNABAS OTIS Jun' who Died | at Sea May 18 1812 Aged 27 years | From in- clination he commenced | traversing the Ocean in early life | and was attended by a series of uncommon | misfortunes and disas- ters on that | element until his death.
Cold is the breast, where pure affection flow'd.
998. In memory of | LUCY STURTEVANT | Daughter of | Mr SILVANUS STURTEVANT | and Mrs HANNAH his wife | who died July 4th 1812 | in the 17th year of her age.
Relations and my Parents dear Mourn not for me I'm Sleeping here. My Debt is paid now Death is free Therefore prepare to follow me.
999. Sacred | to the memory | of ANNA HAMBLIN | Daughter of | HAMBLIN TILLSON | and SUSANNA his wife | who died July 4th | 1812 aged | 18 months 9 days.
So fades the lovely Blooming flower frail Smiling solace of an hour So soon our transient Comfor fly and pleasure only blooms to die.
1000. In | Memory | of | Mr SAMUEL BATTLES | who died July 31 1812 | in the 78 year | of his | age.
1001. To the memory of | Mrs RUTH CHURCHILL | wife of Mr WILSON CHURCHILL | who died September 26, 1812 | in the 33 year of | her age.
Remember me as you pass by As you are now so once was I As i am now so you must be Therefore prepare to follow me.
1002. In | Memory of | SALLY KEMPTON | died Decr 20, 1812. | in the 13, y. r | of her age. | Daughter of OLIVER & SALLY KEMPTON.
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Here sleep dear daughter all alone With aching hearts we leave thee To the our sorrows are not known Nor can our absence grieve thee.
1003. 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.
1004. To | the memory of | Mrs ESTHER DAVEE | wife of | Mr SOLOMON DAVEE Jur | who | departed this life | August 8, 1813 | Aged | 22 years.
Here rests the patient sufferer tender wife Partner of Joy of my life. In the midst of life I am cut down And here lie mouldering in the ground To leave this world my friends and all Willing to die when GOD doth call.
1005. This stone is | Consecrated | To the memory of | Mrs ANNA RIPLEY | Consort of | Mr Wm P. RIPLEY | who departed | this life | Augt 14 1813 | in the 38th year | of her age.
"Blessed are the dead, that die In the LORD.
1006. In Memory of | Capt ZEPHANIAH HOLMES | who died Sepr 13, 1813, | in the 47 year | of his age | Also their Children | RUFUS HOLMES | died August 5, 1799 | NANCY HOLMES | died October 13, 1802, | aged 2 years | & 22 days.
1007. 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 March | 1817 her remains were taken from | that place and brought to Plymouth | and here deposited.
Too good the misries 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.
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1008. Erected | In Memory of | DARIUS | son of | Capt THOS ATWOOD, & Mrs. ELIZABETHI | his Wife | died Oct. 8. 1813. | Aged 11 Months | & 12 Days.
1009. In memory of | Mr WILLIAM DOTEN | who died Octr 12, 1813, | in the 63 year of his age | Also his wife | Mrs JAIN DOTEN | died May 14, 1813 | in the 58 year of her age.
IO10. This Stone is Erected | to the memory of | Mr IVORY HARLOW, | who departed this life | November 2 1813, | in the thirtieth year | of his age.
Make Christ your friend who never dies, All other friends are vanity, Make him your life your end your all; Prepare for death that solemn call.
IOII. In | memory of | PARNEY YOUNG | daughter of SIMEON | & MARY DIKE | who died Nov. 23 | 1813 Aged I year | & 9 months also | an infant.
Sleep on Sweet babes And take thy rest GOD call'd the home He thought it best.
1012. To | the memory of | Miss ELIZABETH WETHRELL | who | departed this life | January 5 1814 | in the 39 year | of her | age,
1013. Sacred | to the memory of | two Children of Mr EBE- NEZER NELSON junr | and MARY his wife, | EBENEZER born & died | January 16. 1814, | LEWIS born Januy 3, 1818, | died April 18, 1820, | aged two years | three months | & 15 days.
1014. In memory | of | Mr BEZA HAYWARD Jr | Son of BEZA HAYWARD Esq. | who was drowned in Plymouth Harbour [ Feby 5. 1814: in the 22 | year of his age.
1015. This Stone is erected | to the memory of | Mr NEHE- MIAH BURBANK, | who died February 8. 1814 | in the 37 year of his age.
'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.
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vir tue 1016. Erected for the memory | of | Capt. LEVI LUCAS, | who died | April 6. 1814 | AET. 46.
Behold, how good and how pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity.
IO17. in memory of | JOHN HARLOW son of | Mr JOHN HARLOW, | & Mrs BETSEY his wife | who died August | 7 1814 aged 7 months & 3 day.
Frail tho endured the tie The stronger band of grace, Shall last when; Death itself shall dic.
1018. In | Memory of | SOPHIA DIMAN, | wife of | Dean JOSIAHI DIMAN, | who died August 7, 1814, | in the 36 year | of her age.
Far from this world of toil and strife, They'r present with the LORD The labors of their mortal life End in a large reward.
1019. JAMES | THOMAS BARTLETT | Son of | JAMES BARTLETT Jun | & SARAH his wife | was born May I 1814 | and died | 31 August | following.
1020. In memory of | Mrs ELIZABETH CHURCHILL | wife of | Mr. SETHI CHURCHILL | died Sept' 5 1814 | in the 53 year | of her age.
1021. This | Stone is erected | to the memory of | Capt. JOHN VIRGIN, | who died | October 3 1814. | aged Forty Seven.
Protected by thy Saviour friend, Whom wind & seas obey, Here peaceful rest till time shall end Then rise to endless day.
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1022. Died | Mr. JOHN CHURCHILL | October 14 1814 | aged 39 years.
Death burst the revolving Cloud and all was day.
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IO23. This stone is erected | to consecrate the memory of | Miss MARY B. PERRY | daughter of Mr JOHN PERRY | and Mrs RIIODA his wife | who was born October 28 1793 | deceased October 30 1814 | aged | 21 years & 2 days.
Come view the scene T'will fill you with surprise Behold the loveliest form in nature dies.
1024. In | memory of | Deacon | WILLIAM CROMBIE, | who lived & died | in the good mans hope | the 26 of Novr 1814 | in his 83 year.
1025. In | memory of | SILVANUS H. ROBERTS | son of | Cap ROBERT ROBERTS | & ELIZA his wife who | departed this life | January 13 1815 | aged 5 years | & 6 months.
1026. This Stone is erected | to the memory of | Capt ELI- PHALET HOLBROOK | who died | Febry 7 1815 | Aged 70 years.
What is the life of man, with all his cares, Tis like a shade which quickly disappears, But if that taper GOD allows to men; Continue burning threescore years and ten; Yet when 'tis spent and death puffs out its light, . Is like a tale thats told or watch by night.
1027. The remains | of | Mr DANIEL NICOLSON | who was born March 11. 1796 | and who died March 6, 1815 | are here | Intered.
1028. In | Memory of | JOHN W. HOWARD | Son of | Cap JAMES HOWARD & Mrs HANNAH his | wife born March | 20 1815 | died April 2 1815.
He glanced into our world to see A sample of our misery."
1029. This monument is erected | to the memory of | Cap JEREMIAH HOLBROOK | who departed this life | April 18 1815 aged 31 years | Also in memory of | LUCY HOLBROOK daughter | of JEREMIAH HOLBROOK and | BETHIAH his wife | who died June 7 1817 aged 10 months.
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1030. In | memory | of | Honbl WILLIAM WATSON, | faithful in public trust, | in every relation | exemplary, | this stone is erected, | with grateful recollections, | of | his kindness and worth, | by | his surviving children. | Born May 6. AD 1730. O. S. | Died April 27 AD. 1815. | RESURGAM.
Mr. WATSON was the son of John and Priscilla (Thomas) Watson, was born May 6, 1730. Graduated at Harvard College in 1751. In 1775 was appointed by the Pro- vincial Congress the first postmaster ever in the town. On the 28th of September, 1782, he was appointed Naval Officer of the Port of Plymouth. In 1789, again appointed by Washington as Collector, which office he continued till 1803. In 1790 he received a commission from Timothy Pickering as Deputy Postmaster of Plymouth, by authority of the United States. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin Marston of Manchester, by whom he had William, Elizabeth, who married Hon. Nathaniel Niles of Vermont, Benjamin, Ellen, who married Hon. John Davis.
1031. To | the memory of | Capt NATHANIEL CARVER | who | Departed this life | April 30 1815 | aged 74 years.
1032. In | remembrance of | Miss HARRIET WETHRELL | who | resigned this Life | May 7 1815 | aged 23 years. "Calm be thy rest
Soft as the slumbers of a saint forgiven, And mild as opening gleams of promised Heavin."
1033. In memory of | Mr. WILLIAM RICHMOND | who died June 7 1815 | in the 30 year of his | age.
1034. Erected in memory of two | children of ZABDIEL, SAMPSON Esq. | and Mrs. RUTH his wife. (viz) | ALGERNON SIDNEY, who died July 15, 1815, aged 6 years and 5 | months : and MILTON, who died | at New Bedford July 19. 1806 | aged 9 months.
1035. BATHSHEBA TRIBBEL, wife of | JOHN TRIB- BEL, died July 24th, | 1815 ; in the 30th year of her age | Al .- BERT TRIBBEL, died March | 30th 1817; in the Ioth year of his age | MARCIA TRIBBEL, died February | Ist, 1818; in the 4th year of her age | GUSTAL'US TRIBBEL, died July | 5th 1821 : aged 2 years & 9 mon. | LAL'ANTI TRIBBEL, died March | 9th, 1824; aged 2 years & 9 mon. | CHRISTIANA D. TRIBBEL, Died | December 2d 1824; aged 19 years.
1036. In | memory of | SYLVIA COOPER | Daughter of | JOSEPH COOPER Jun | & SYLVIA his wife | who died Octobr 7. 1815 | aged one year & 2 months.
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Though our fond hopes & schemes are crush'd And with the laid beneath the dust, Yet still we would not dare complain: Our loss is thy eternal gain.
1037. To the memory of | ELIZABETH DREW, | wife of DEAC. LEMUEL DREW, | who died November 4, 1815. | Aged 67 years and 48 days.
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
1038. In memory of | Mrs THANKFUL BATES | wife of Mr. DAVID BATES | who died | November 11. 1815 | in the 71 year | of her age.
1039. This Stone | is Consecrated | to the memory of | Mrs ELIZA CARVER | Consort of | Capt JOSIAH CARVER| who died Novr 22 1815 | in the 43 year of her age.
Mourn not my friends, nought but my dust lies here To be in Glory calls not for a tear. Prepare for death, and then we all shall meet In realms of Bliss, fruition all complete.
1040. to the memory of MARY TILDEN | daughter of BENJN & JOANNA WESTON | Born March 1 1813 | & dicd Nov 22 | 1815.
GOD in his holy word has said Children were for his kingdom made.
1041. Mrs | LYDIA CUSHING GOODWIN | died Decr 15th 1815 | aged 53 years. | WILLIAM GOODWIN Jr. | died at Havana Decr 15th 1821 | aged 38 years. | WILLIAM GOOD- WIN | died July 17th 1825, | aged 69 years. | SIMEON S. GOODWIN, | died July 27, 1847, | aged 65 years.
WILLIAM GOODWIN, Senr., was the son of Nathaniel & Lydia (Le Baron) Good. win, born in 1756, married Lydia Cushing, daughter of Capt. Simeon & Deborah (Cushing) Sampson. He held the office of Assessor and Selectman of the town. For many years was Postmaster, and was the first Cashier of the "Plymouth Bank" from its organization till his death. He had a clear and discriminating mind, active and intelligent, and was esteemed as a man of integrity and usefulness. Of his children, his son Isaac, became a distinguished lawyer and antiquarian in Worcester, where he died in 1832 ; Frederic, died at New Orleans in 1833; Hersey Bradford, was ordained in the ministry at Concord, Mass .; Mary Ann, was the wife of Thomas Russell; William, became a merchant and died as above.
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1042. This stone is Erected | to the memory of | two Sons of Capt GEORGE BACON | and ELIZABETH his wife | Viz GEORGE T. BACON 2nd | who departed this life | Jany 11, 1816 in the 12 year of his age | Also NATHAN BACON who departed | this life Novr 7 1815 aged 13 months.
We have Buried three Blooming Flowers Which ware nipt in unexpected hours.
1043. Erected | In memory of | Mrs ABBIGAIL MARCY | wife of | Capt CHARLES MARCY | who died June 17th | 1816 in the 26 | year of her age.
1044. The memory of | Mr BENJAMIN MORTON | died April 9. 1816 | aged 53 years | Their Son JOSEPH MORTON | died August 24 1795 | aged I year | and 5 months.
1045. MICHAEL HODGE A. M. | graduate of | Harvard College, | formerly of Newburyport | Counsellor at Law, | died July 6th 1816. | Aged 36 years. | Genius and sensibility | Science, virtue and benevolence | adorned his life: | The tears of friend- ship and love | embalm his memory.
1046. WILLIAM BRADFORD | Born June 1, 1775, | Died July 25, 1816 | AE. 41. | Also his wife | NANCY, | Born Jan'y 28, 1775,-Died Jan'y 27, 1843, | AE. 68.
1047. In memory of | Capt. NATHANIEL ELLIS, | who died | July 30th, 1816, | in his 59th yr. | Also | of his Widow | JANE ELLIS, | who died | June Ist. 1851, | in her 87th yr.
1048. In memory of Four Children | of Mr SAMUEL ALEX- ANDER | and Mrs DEBORAH his wife. | viz SILVANUS P. ALEX- ANDER | died August 14, 1816 : aged | one year and 7 months. SOPHRONIA ALEXANDER died | June the 3, 1818 : aged one year and 3 months. | GEORGE ALEXANDER died | Sep 14, 1824 : aged 9 months. | CHARLES ALEXANDER died Aug. 19 1826: aged Eight | months and 21 days.
1049. This | Stone is erected | in memory of | WM LE BARON Esqr | who deceas'd at Fairhaven | and their intered | the 23 day of October | in the year of our LORD | one thou- sand eight hundred & Sixteen aged 65 years.
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1050. In | memory of | Miss PATIENCE C. TURNER, | Daughter of | Capt LOTHROP TURNER | and Mrs SUSAN his wife | who died Novr 10, 1816, | aged 15 years | and 9 months.
The pale consumption sure but lingering power, Nip'd at an carly'date the tender flower;
She mark'd its near approach without a sigh Mildly resign'd alike to live or die.
1051. In memory of | Mr BENJAMIN HARLOW 2d | who died | November 18th 1816 | aged 34 | years.
1052. Erected | In memory of | Mrs CHARLOTT MARCY | wife of | Mr JOSEPH MARCY | who died Decr 7th | 1816 in the 24th | year of her age.
1053. To the memory of | Mrs MERIAH M. JACKSON | the wife of | Mr WOODWORTH JACKSON | who died | December 25 1816 | aged 37 years.
1054. In | memory | of | Mr. TIMOTHY GOODWIN | who died January 24 | 1817 | in the 70 year of his age.
"I have walked in mine integrity I have trusted also in the LORD."
1055. In Memory of | Miss MATILDA, | Daughter of Mr. DARIUS | and Mrs. MATILDA FULLER, | who died Feb. 17, 1817 | aged 17 years 8 months | and 7 Days.
Here lies the rose, sweet innocent! Dear JESUS to her parents lent, How soon he call'd a short adieu, Dear child, we soon must follow you.
1056. Erected | In memory of | Mr JOSEPH MARCY | who died March 6th | 1817 in the 26 | year | of his age.
1057. In memory of | Mr JOHN OTIS, | who departed this life | March 27, 1817 in | the 74 year of his age, | Also in mem- ory of | his Oldest Child | Mrs. TEMPERANCE COTTON, | Consort of Capt JOSIAHI COTTON, | who departed this life | de- cember 24, 1816 | in the 49 year of her age.
They Sleep in Death But will arise in GLORY.
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1058. In | Memory | of | Capt ICHABOD HOLMES | who was | Born February 17, 1725 | died April 10, 1817. | Aged 92 years.
1059. To the memory of | Mrs HANNAH BRADFORD, [Consort of | Mr EPHRAIM BRADFORD | died April 27, 1817 | in the 33 year of her age | Also their Daughter | ELENOR MORTON | died Septr 11, 1807 | aged 13 months.
1060. In memory of | Mrs. RUTH COBB | wife of | Mr. JOB COBB | died June 22 1817 | in the 70 year | of her age.
1061. In memory of | Capt ELLIS BREWSTER, | who died at Sea, | August 27, 1817, | in the 49 year | of his age.
1062. Sacred | to the memory of | PHEBE J BRAMHALL, | A native of Virginia | & wife of | BENJ BRAMHALL. Jun | who died August 27, 1817 | Aged 21 years.
Possess'd of an amiable disposition, She endear'd herself to all around her.
Weep not for her in her Spring time she flere To that land, where the wings of the soul are unfurl'd And now, like a star beyond evening's cold der, Looks radiantly down on the tears of this world.
1063. Erected | In memory of | ELIZABETH GALE | wife of | DANIEL GALE | and daughter of | EDWARD WINSLOW | of Duxbury | Died Sep 6, 1817, | aged 19 years.
As in Adam all die. even so in CHRIST, shall all be made alive.
1064. In | memory of | LORENZO SIMMONS | Son of | Capt GEORGE SIMMONS | and Mrs MERCY | his wife who died | Septem 26 1817 | aged two years.
1065. In memory of | WILLIAM R. HOLMES, | Son of | WILLIAM HOLMES 3d | & Mrs. BATHSHEBA his wife. | who died October 20, 1817, | Aged one year 6 months.
Our days are as the grass Or like the morning flower, If one sharp blast swcep d'er the field It withers in an hour.
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1066. In memory of | REBECCA BARTLETT | Daughter of | ISAAC and REBECCA BARTLETT | who died November 14, 1817, | aged 4 years & 3 months.
Behold a sweet and lovely Child Which one so fair serene and mild has bid the world adieu. To save the darling child from woe And guard her from all harm, From all the griefs you feel below I call'd her to my arms.
1067. In memory of | Mrs BETSEY PATY | wife of Mr. EPHRAIM PATY | who departed this Life | December 31 AD 1817 | aged 30 years.
Of this vain world she took her last adieu, The promis'd land was now within her viere; With pleasure, she resign'd her mortal breath, And fell a willing sacrifice to DEATH.
1068. In | memory | of | Mrs LUCY GOODWIN | who died January 28 | 1818 | in the 68 year of her age.
"She opened her mouth with wisdom; And in her tongue was the law of kindness Let her own works praise her.
1069. In memory of | two children of ABRAHAM | and PATIENCE DUNHAM, | ABRAHAM died May 10, 1818 | aged 2 years & 5 months, | ELIZABETH C. DUNHAM, | died May II, 1818 | aged 4 years & 24 days.
1070. In memory of | Capt JAMES HOWARD | who de- parted this Life | at St Martins | West Indies June | the 15, 1818 | aged 41 years,
Life what a fleeting hour it is How swift our moments fly, Here to day we draw our breath, But soon we groan and die.
1071. In memory of | Miss MARY BARDAN, | Daughter of | Mr GERSHOM BARDAN and | Mrs MARY his wife, | died June 18, 1818 | in the 19 year of her age.
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Farewell bright Soul, a short farewell, Till we shall meet again above In the Sweet groves where pleasures dwell, And trees of life bear fruits of Love.
I072. To the memory of LUCY WESTON | Consort of Capt HARVEY WESTON | who died July the 19, 1818, | aged 22 years II months & 5 days.
It is finished, yes The race is run The battle is fought The victory is won.
Also to the memory of William | their Son who died Novr 26, 1817 | aged three months & 12 days.
So fades the lovely Blooming flower Frail Smiling Solace of an hour So soon our transient Comforts fly, And pleasure only Blooms to Dye.
1073. In memory of | Mrs SUSAN BARTLETT | wife of | Mr. NATHANIEL BARTLETT | who died July 26 1818 | in the 24 year of her age.
Peace all our angery passions then Let each rebellious Sigh Be silent at his Sovering will And every murmur die.
1074. To | the memory of | Mr CHARLES JACKSON | who departed this life | August 8, 1818 | aged 48 years.
1075. In memory of | Mrs MARY WHITING, | Consort of | Mr LEVI WHITING | who died Sep 28, 1818, aged | 40 years. Alas! and has she gone and has she fled, Gone to the silent mansions of the dead, She is gone we trust to Join the Joys on high, With saints and angels d'er the starry sky.
1076. In memory of | DEBORAH PAINE wife of | JOHN S. PAINE | died October 10, 1818 | aged 27 years | MARY BREWSTER PAINE | Daughter of JOHN S | and DEBORAH PAINE | died March 2, 1818 | aged 6 months.
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1077. To | the memory of | Mrs LUCY JACKSON | widow of the late | CHARLES JACKSON Decd | who departed this life | October 15, 1818 | aged 50 years.
1078. This stone is erected | to the memory of | Mr SAMUEL SHERMAN, | who died Novem 8, 1818 | in the 67 year of his age.
Hail glorious moon, auspicious day! When CHRIST shall wake the sleeping clay; When mould' ring dust shall rise and find, Salvation free for all mankind.
1079. In memory of | Mrs JOANNA MORTON | widow of the late | NATHANIEL MORTON deceased | who died November 14th | 1818 in the 86 year | of her age.
1080. Erected to the memory of | Mrs LUCY T. GLEASON wife of | Mr JAMES G. GLEASON died | November 23, 1818.| aged 18 years.
Calm be thy rest, Till the last trump shall Sound, And then awake to sing the Glorious song Worthy the Lamb.
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