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" How vain is all beneath the skies, How transient every earthly bliss, How slender all the fondest ties, That binds us to a world like this."
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" Then let the hope of joys to come Dispel our cares and chase our fears, If God be ours we're travelling home, Though passing through a vale of tears."
ISAAC SAMPSON (the father) was the son of Benjamin and Priscilla (Churchill) Sampson, of Kingston, Mass .; b rn December, 1789; married Elizabeth, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Drew) Sherman, of Plymouth, January 1, 1822, and had three children-Elizabeth, George and Isaac. He was a dry goods merchant in Plymouth.
1350. Departed this life | May 24, 1833: | in the 74th, yr. of her age | Mrs. REBECCA RUSSELL, | Relict | of JONATHAN RUSSELL, | late of Barnstable.
1351. In | memory of | Miss DRUSILLA GOULD, | late of Franklin, | (Mass.) | who died | May 31 1833, | aged 64 years.
1352. Died | June 20. 1833 | Aged 15 years & 7 mon. | EBENEZER NELSON. | Died | Sept. 13. 1826 | Aged 2 years. | LYDIA NELSON | Children of LEMUEL & | BATHSHEBA BRADFORD.
1353. In memory of | ADALINE, daug. of | Mrs. BETSI' E. and | Capt. ROBERT HUTCHINSON | died June 28th. AD. 1833. | aged 10 months. | GEORGE W. their son | died Feby. 27th. AD. 1835 | aged 5 years | 6 months. | Also | their two infants. Here in this low and grassy bed Brothers and Sisters dear are laid, Cold Death has nipp'd them in the bud And they are gone to rest with God.
1354. In memory of | SARAH, | daughter of | WILLIAM & SARAH STURTEVANT. | who died | July 7. 1833 ; | aged 33.
1355. Erected | to the memory of | Mr. HENRY HARLOW | who died | July 15, 1833, | in the 51 year. | of his age.
1356. BATHSHEBA. | the affectionate wife of | ANSEL H. HARLOW, and dau'tr of | Capt WM HOLMES 3d she died | Aug'st II 1833 : aged 20 yr's.
Behold, I shew you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed St. Paul.
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1357. Erected | In memory of | PAMELIA, wife of | SAMUEL ROBBINS Jr. | who died Sept'r 5, 1833: | Aged 50 yr's. | Also their Sons, | EDWARD, died Nov'r 5, 1802 | Aged 5 mo's. | ADONIRAM, died March 16, | 1815 : aged 6 mo's. | LEWIS F. died Feb'y 14, 1824 | Aged I I mo's.
" As we have borne the Image of the earthy, we shall also bear the Image of the heavenly." St. Paul.
1358. In memory of | JAMES P. son of | PHILIP & NANCY TAYLOR, | who died Oct. 6, 1833, | aged 11 years | & 6 mon.
So fades the lovely blooming flower, The smiling solace of an hour So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die.
1359. , WILLIAM DUNHAM, | Born Oct 13, 1764; | Died Oct. 8, 1833 ; | Æ. 69 years.
Our life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh: The moment when our lives begin, We all begin to die.
1360. In Memory of | Mr. THOMAS MORTON, | who died Oct. 15, 1833, | in the 77 year of his age. | Also his Son THOMAS. | who died at Sea on a | Passage from Savannah | to Philadelphia | July 14, 1815, | aged 18 years.
1361. REBECCA T. | Dau. of JAMES | & SARAH BARTLETT, | was born Dec. 31 | 1828, | & died Oct. 23, | 1833.
1362. MARY HARLOW | Daughter of | W. & M. B. SYL- VESTER | died October 31, 1833 | aged 3 months.
1363. MARTIN L. | died Nov. 1. 1833. | ÆE. 4 y'rs. | CHARLES A. Į died Jan. 13, 1847. | ÆE. 4 mo's. | Children of MARTIN | and PHEBE BENSON.
Parents cease your bitter weeping Although chastened by the rod, For thy Children now are sleeping In the bosom of their God.
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1364. In memory of | LYDIA ANN. | Daughter of | CHARLES & LYDIA WESGATE | who died Nov. 14, 1833 | aged 5 y'rs & 3 mon.
Our daughter rests beneath the sod. Our hearts are with her there, Her spirit it hath gone to GOD, To dwell forever there.
1365. GEORGE SCHUYLER | son of SCHUYLER and | SARAH T. SAMPSON, | died Nov'r 22, 1833; | aged 12 mo. & 24 ds.
" This lovely bud, so young so fair, Call'd hence by carly doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom."
1366. Erected | to the memory of | Mr. LEMUEL SIM- MONS, | who died Dec. 11, 1833, | in the 85 year of his age. | And | Mrs. ABIGAIL, his wife | died Oct. 2. 1817, | in the 66 year of her age.
Their happy spirits onward rise To yon blest world above the skies. Come children view this place of rest Prepare and be forever blest.
1367. In memory of | Four Children of Capt. | EPHIRAIM & MARTHA PATY, | Vis. | CORDELIA. died Dec. Dec. 14, | 1833, aged 2 y'rs 2 mon. & 19 days. | SETH, died Dec. 23. | 1833, | aged 4 y'rs 2 mon. & II days. | ELVIRA. died Jan. 4. | 1834, | aged 6 y'rs 4 mon. & 24 days. | GEO. WINSLOW, died Jan. 12, 1834, | aged 8 yrs. & 3 months.
1368. Erected | to the memory of | LEMUEL B. CHURCH- ILL, | who died Dec'r 30, 1833 : aged | 23 yr's 2 mo's and 17 days. | Son of HEMAN & JANE CHURCHILL. | Also | six children viz. | HEMAN, died Oct'r 1, 1802 Aged | 3 years & 11 mo's. | JANE, died June 11, 1808: Aged | 7 years & 3 mo's. | HE- MAN, died April 26, 1808 : Aged | 2 years & 5 mo's. | HAVE H. | died April 26, 1812; Aged | 2 years 3 mo's and 25 days. | two Sons in their infancy.
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Sweet is the thought, the promise sweet, That friends, long-severe'd friends shall meet; That kindred souls, on earth disjoined, Shall meet, from earthly dross refined. Their mortal cares and sorrows o'cr And mingle hearts, to part no more.
1369. Erected | to the Memory of | NATHAN G. CUSH- ING | who died Jan. 22, 1834, | in the 31st year | of his age.
No take me to your side, ye loved Ve lost, yet once again - To bear no more what I have borne Nor be as I have been - For rest, for rest, O give me room And give me rest within the tomb.
I370. WILLIAM WALLACE | Son of | E. & M. A. HOLMES, | died Feb'y 2. 1834 | aged | 1 yr. 10 mo's & 17 days.
Peaceful be thy slumbers
Thou darling of our love;
But thou art safe and happy, In heavenly bliss above. Thy troubles are all ended- Thy pains, thy sufferings done; Thy parents still will love thee, Thou dear; thou only son .*
1371. MARY ANN, | dau'tr of SOLOMON and | MARY A. SYLVESTER, died | Feb'y 3, 1834: | Aged 8 y'rs & 3 mon's.| SOLOMON, died Oct'r | 8, 1825 : Aged 13 mo's. | FANNY, died March 24, | 1830; Aged 8 mo's.
She heard a voice we all must hear Which said, no longer stay, She saw a hand we all must see, Which beckoned her away.
1372. GEORGE PERKINS, | died Feb. 6. 1834, | in the 54th y'r of his age.
* These lines are on the back of the stone.
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" Receive O earth, his faded form, In thy cold bosom let it lie; Safe let it rest from every storm Soon must it rise no more to die."
I373. Sacred | to the memory of | SYLVESTER DAVEE, | who died | Feb'y 15. 1834: | aged 28 years.
" Accept lov'd friend a lingering last farewell! Long shall thy manly worth in memory dwell, Taught by the example thy short life has giv'n, O, may we wisely live, prepar'd for heaven."
I374. MASSENA FRANCIS | son | of | ANSIL & MIRIAM | C. HOLMES. | died Feb. 19, 1834, | aged 17 mon.
" Ere sin could blight, or sorrow fade, Death timely came with friendly care, The opening bud to heaven conveyed: And bade it Bloom forever there.
1375. Erected | in memory of | ELIZABETH, wife of | Capt. JESSE TURNER, | died March 18th 1834, | in the 45th yr. of her age.
Farewell lov'd friend tho' neath the cold green sod Thy form reposes, we will hold the dear, Oft will we visit thy still small abode And d'er thy ashes drop a silent tear.
1376. MARY HELEN, | died March 20. | 1834, | aged 3 yr's & 4 mon. | Dau'tr of | S. & M. W. BRAMHALL.
1377. In memory of | BETSEY daug. of | NATHANIEL & BETSEY | F. HOLMES | who died March 26, 1834 | At. 3 yrs. 9 mo. & 19 days.
Short sudden was the gale That wafted her to rest, Awhile the waves empetuous rush'd, A moment tossing and twas hush'd.
1378. Erected | to the memory of | Capt. THOMAS AT. WOOD, | who Departed this life | April 23, 1834, | in the 65 year | of his age.
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1379. Rev. | JAMES H. BUGBEE, | Preacher of the | Gos- pel of Christ, | Pastor of the | First Universalist | Society in | Plymouth, Died | May 10, 1834: | Aged 31 years.
Mr. BUGBEE was ordained as pastor of the First Universalist Church in Plymouth Dec. 22, 1826, the day of dedication of their new house of worship.
1380. Sacred | to the Memory of | Capt. JOHN FAUNCE, | who departed this life | June 19, 1834: | aged 46 years.
Gone to the resting place of man His long his silent home Where ages past have gone before Where future ages come.
1381. In memory of | LEMUEL SAVERY | who died June 23, 1834, | Æt. 42 years. | Also his two children | CORDELIA B. | died Oct. 9, 1818, | Æt. 1 year 9 months. | ANN. M. | died Sept. 14, 1836, | Æt. 2 years 3 mons.
1382. Erected | In memory of | SARAH, wife of | JOSEPH R. PECKHAM | who died | June 29. 1834, | in her 34 yr.
1383. MARY ANN. | died July 3. 1834, | aged 3 yrs. and 4 mo. | ROBERT, | died May 5, 1833, | aged 3 mo. & 21 days. | Children of ROBERT | & ANN COWEN.
Let little children come to me Our blessed Saviour said: And to his arms on wings of love Their spotless souls have fled.
1384. LORRAIN H. | Dau. of LUKE P. | & STELLA LINCOLN | died Aug. 31, 1834 | aged I year | & 8 mon.
1385. This Stone | Is Erected | in memory of | Dea. JESSE HARLOW | who departed | this life | Sept'r 3, 1834: | aged 42 years.
With silent steps he meckly trac'd the way, To the bright realms of love his wish'd abode, Nor did he ask a moments longer stay, When the last summons call'd his soul to God.
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1386. MARY, | wife of | NATHANIEL. DOTEN | died Sept. 23, 1834 | in the 59 y'r | of her age.
Thus fell the wife most kind The partner dear The tender parent And the friend sincere. In such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Matt.
1387. Erected | in memory of | three Children of | GEORGE & POLLY | WESTON. | LYDIA H. WESTON, | died Oct, 1, 1834. | aged 17 yrs. 3 mo. | JAMES H. WESTON, | died Feb. 2. 1830 | aged 1 yr 3 mo. | GEORGE WESTON Jr. | died Feb 2, 1823, | aged 5 days.
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Our dearest friends, when death shal
At once must hence depart; call. In heaven, we hope to meet them all And never, never part.
1388. REBECAH. | Daug. of SIMEON | & MARY DIKE, | died Oct. 15. 1834, | aged 8 years | & 9 mon.
She heard a voice we could not hear Which said no longer stay, She saw a hand we could not see, Which beckon'd her away.
1389. In | Memory of | Mrs. EUNICE, | widow of | ELIJAH DUNHAM, | died Oct'r 31, 1834, | in the 78 y'r. | of her age.
Her happy soul we trust is with her GOD While all of carth now rest beneath the sod Till that blest morn shall burst the parting ski- When JESUS voice shall bid the dead arise.
1390. Erected | to the Memory of | WILLIAM MORTON, who died Nov. 2, 1834, | in the 32d. year of his age | And to | HENRY MORTON | who died March 3, 1840, | in the 25th year of his age.
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To weep for those with heart sincere, And on their graves to drop the tear, Revives their memory - calls from the tomb Their life, their love, their early doom. Yet while we weep, we can rejoice, In those who make a heaven their choice.
1391. JOANNA. | Relict of | ISAAC SYMMES, | died Dec. 14. 1834, | in the 81st year | of her age.
Tis GOD who lifts our comforts high Or sinks them in the grave He gives & blessed be his name He takes but what he gave.
I392. In | Memory of | Mr. WILLIAM HUESTEN | who died | Dec. 25. 1834 | aged 79 years.
Fled from the rageing storms of time, And wafted to a smoother clime.
1393. In memory of | SARAH | wife of | Capt SAMUEL ROBBINS ; | who died | Dec. 31, 1834, | aged 76 years.
1394. CLARISSA, | wife of | SAMUEL ELLIOT, | died Jan. 27, 1835, | aged 39 years. | Also | an Infant Son.
I395. In memory of | PRISCILLA, wife of | LEMUEL SIM- MONS, | who died March 1. 1835 : | in the 42 yr. of her age | Also | their infant son | who died | Jan'y 26, 1823 : | aged 3 days.
I 396. AMASA BARTLETT. | Born June 23. 1763, | Died March 3, 1835. | SARAH TAYLOR, | Relict of | AMASA BARTLETT, | Born June 29, 1767, | Died April 13, 1849.
1397. In memory of | Capt. JOSEPH BARTLETT | Born June 16, 1762, | Died March 4 1835, | Also to his five Sons, | JOHN, | JOSEPH, | SAMUEL, | BENJAMIN, | and AUGUS- TUS .-
1398. Miss ELEANOR MORTON | Daughter of | EDWARD & SARAH MORTON | died March 6, 1835, | aged 40 years & I Month.
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I399. MARY | wife of | BENJAMIN BALLARD, | died March 9, 1835 | Aged 31 years.
Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarm,
Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his armes.
1400. Sacred | to the memory of | LUCIA, wife of | THOMAS SOMES, of Boston | and dau'tr of the late | Capt. JAMES RUS- SELL, who died | March 22, 1835 : aged 47 yr's. | Also in mem- ory of | JAMES RUSSELL son of the | late Capt JAMES RUSSELL, who | was lost at sea, May 12, 1819: | aged 29 yr's.
1401. In memory of | Deacon SOLOMON CHURCHILL | who died at Perry, Ohio | April 10, 1835, | aged 73 years : | And of | ELIZABETH, his wife, | (whose remains rest here) | de- ceased Oct. 26, 1811, | aged 45 years.
1402. REBECCA T. | daughter of CHARLES | & ABIGAIL CHURCHILL. | departed this life | May 12. 1835, | aged I year 10 months | & 19 days.
1403. BETHIAH | widow of | JEREMIAH HOLBROOK, | died | May 26, 1835 ; | aged | 48 yrs. | Also | two infant children.
I 404. In Memory of | LOTHROP TURNER, | who de- parted this life | June 16, 1835 | aged 73 years.
1405. MARY, | widow of | THOMAS CHURCHILL, | died July 12, 1835, | aged 76 y'rs.
1406. In | Memory of | SUKEY CRANDON, | wife of | BENJAMIN CRANDON | who died July 16, 1835, | in her 67 y'r.
1407. EMELINE P. | wife of | WILLIAM B. COOPER | died Aug, 9. 1835, | aged 20 years | and 8 mon.
A partner's withered hope is here Here friendship gives its faithful tear.
1408. THOMAS MARSH, | died Sep'r 16, 1835 ; | Aged 61 yr's. | WARREN, son of the | above died at Sea Aug'st | 25, 1828: Aged 21 yr's. | MARCY, | dau'tr of the above | died Sept'r | 3, 1813 ; { Aged 9 mo's.
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1409. In Memory of | POLLY. | widow of the late | DAVID HOLMES, | who died Sept. 19, 1835, | aged 56 yr's & 9 mo.
Dearest mother thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply fecl, But tis GOD that hath bereft us, He can all our Sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled, Then, in heaven, with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed.
1410. In memory of | BETSEY, consort of | JOHN HAR- LOW Jur | who died | Sept. 22. 1835, | in her 44 year. | Also MARY L. aged I year & 10 mo's; | and JOHN H. aged 7 mo's. children of the above.
A husbands care: a husbands love, Could not save her from the grave: With thy children sweetly rest And learn the anthems of the blest.
1411. In memory of | BENJAMIN M. WATSON Esq. | Born Nov. 15. 1774, | Died Nov. 12. 1835.
1412. In | memory of | Mr. JOHN BURBANK Jr. | who died | Nov. 30th, 1835, | aged 40 years.
" Behold I die, but GOD. shall be with you."
1413. In memory of | ANN L. BOUTELLE. | who died Dec. 5, 1835, | Aged 16 yrs. | Also | ELLEN G. BOUTELL, | who died Sept. 3, 1823. | Aged 6 yrs. | Also | NATH. G. BOUTELL, who died at Lexington | Sept. 26, 1816, | aged I yr & 3 mon.
1414. In memory of | Mr. JOB COBB, | died | Dec. 13, 1835 : | in the 91st. yr. | of his age.
1415. Dr. ZACHEUS BARTLETT | Born Sept. 20, 1765 | Died Dec. 25, 1835. | HANNAH BARTLETT | Born Aug. 21. 1777, | Died June 21, 1858.
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1416. HELEN AUGUSTA, | dau'tr of ANN | and WILLIAM DREW 2d. | died | Jan'y 24, 1836: | Aged | 4 yr's & 4 mo.
Transplanted from the woes to come' To heaven's immortal bower, Through all eternity to bloom, A sweet and fadeless flower.
1417. CHARLES R. | son of | R. & E. FLEMMONS, | who died In Taunton | Feb. 5. 1836, | aged 3 yrs. 10 mon. | & 18 days.
When from our eyes such loveliness is torn Tis not for them but for ourselves we mourn.
1418. JAMES BRADFORD, | died March 1, 1836. | aged 49 yrs. | SARAH, their Dau. | died Oct. 19, 1832, | aged 2 y'rs & 7 mon.
Earth, guard what here we lay in holy trust, That which hath left our home a darkened place,
Wanting the form, the smile, was veiled in dust,
The light departed with our fathers face; Yet from thy bonds undying hope springs free; We have but lent our father unto thee.
1419. In | memory of | ISAAC, Son of | ISAAC & LOIS TRIBBLE, | born July 26, | 1830, | died April 12, | 1836. .
1420. Miss MARY ANN SEARS | died April 17, 1836, | in the 20 year of her age. | HIRAM R. | died April 28, 1815, | aged 19 mon. | Children of ELEAZER & | POLLY SEARS.
Farewell a short farewell, Till we shal meet again above In the sweet groves where pleasures drvell And trees of life bear fruits of love.
1421. Erected | in memory of | MARY A. N. | Daugh. of | JOSEPH & JANE BARNES | who died | April 18, 1836, | in her 7 year,
She's gone! I trust the God who gave, Has laid this fair flower in the grave- To pass beyond that narrow bourne: And join the choir before his throne.
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1422. In | memory of | Mrs. SALLY | Consort of | Capt. WILLIAM BARNES, | who died | April 19, 1836, | Aged 59 y'rs.
Fled from the raging storms of time, And Wafted to a smoother clime.
1423. Erected | in memory of | Capt. LEWIS GOODWIN | who died April 26. 1836, | aged 53 yrs. | also | of LORENZO; son of | LEWIS & ANNA GOODWIN, | who died Oct. 1. 1818, aged 2 Mon.
What is our life - Tis but a moment lent; A transient lease of carthly troubles given. And, what is death. - Tis but a summons sent, To call us from this tenement to Heaven.
1424. In memory of | BENJAMIN HOLMES, | died May 7, 1836, | aged 61 years.
1425. In memory of | Mr. ANSEL BARTLETT | died May 26. 1836, | aged 58 years. | Also | ANSEL BARTLETT | son of the above | died in Bremen | Nov. 24, 1831, | aged 24 years.
1426. The remains | of | Mrs. ESTHER JACKSON, | wife of | WN JACKSON Esqr | Rest here | Decd June Ist, 1836 | aged 71.
1427. ANN ELIZABETH, | died July 24th, 1836, | Aged 3 y'rs & 7 mon. | GEORGE, | died April 19th. 1839, | Aged 3 y'rs & 5 mon. | Children of JOHN & | BETSEY ANN EDDY.
1428. In Memory of |. Mrs. PHEBE. | Consort of | CHAND- LER HOLMES, | who died July 26, 1836, | aged 65 y'rs.
Blessed are the Dead who Die in the LORD.
1429. HARRIET FRANCES | dau. of ROBERT & | FANNY DAVIE, | died | Aug. 4. 1836, | aged 7 yrs. 6 mo.
1430. . Erected | in memory of | Mrs. MARY BARNES, | wife of Capt Z. BARNES, | who departed this life | Oct'r 20 1836, | aged 38 y'rs.
The months of affliction are d'er, The days and the nights of distress, We see her in anguish no more - She's gained her happy release.
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1431. In memory of | HANNAH. the virtuous | and amiable consort of SILVANUS | HARLOW, who after a distressing | illness of 6 months, which she | bore with unexampled forti- | tude, Untill exhausted natu | re compell'd her to say, I must | give up. | Departed this life Nov. 1, 1836. | aged 48 yrs & 19 d's.
Crop'd like a flower she wither'd in her bloom And flattering life had promis'd years to come The years she liv'd, in virtues path she trod But now her spirit sought to meet her god In realms of bliss, where joys eternal reign Devoid of care, and uncontroll'd by pain.
1432. SALLY, | the wife of | DANIEL CHURCHILL, | died Nov. 3. 1836, | in the 60 y'r | of her age.
1433. This stone is Erected | As an unavailing tribute, | of respect and humanity | By the Children, | To Mrs. HANNAH, | wife of Mr. JESSE HARLOW, | who Departed this life | Novem- ber 18, 1836, | Aged 72 years & 6 months.
Her husband knew her worth Her children knew it well.
1434. Erected | in memory of | JOSEPH CHURCHILL, | who Sailed from Boston | Nov. 1836 | in the Brig Plymouth Rock | of Plymouth, | Bound to Rochelle in France | and sup- posed Foundered | at Sea, aged 54 years. | Also to his Children | JOSEPH LEWIS, died at | sea on board the Brig | Andros- coggin of Portland | Aug. 1842, aged. 37 yrs. | MARCIA GOODWIN, | died May 2, 1839, | aged 22 years.
1435. ELISHA | Son of ELISIIA & | BETSEY WATERMAN. | was Drowned | in Murdock's Pond | Dec'r 10, 1836, | aged 9 yrs & 4 mos.
1436. Sacred | to the memory of | Capt. SAMUEL C. DAVEE, | who died | at St. Thomas | Dec. 30, 1836, | aged 41 years.
Midst strangers in a foreign land Thou to thy Maker yield'st thy breath Thy generous heart, thy open hand Are silent in the arms of Death.
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Thy Partner on life's dreary waste Weeps for thy loss, Oh! how severe, And to thy memory, constant pays The contrite heart, the silent tear.
1437. Erected | to the memory of | BATHSHEBA BRAD- FORD | Dau'tr of LEMUEL & | BATHSHEBA BRADFORD | died Jan'ry 15, 1837, | in the 22 y'r | of her age.
Ah, art thou gone, is thy short journey o'er O lovely child, shall we not see thee more Thy soul has gone to everlasting rest, To drvell with Christ and be forever blest; We'll not repine nor wish thee back again To this dark world of trouble and of pain Nor will we murmur at the hand divine, That took our daughter Lord, for she was Thine.
1438. Erected | to the memory of | BETSEY T. DAVEE. | dau'tr of JOHNSON, and | PHEBE DAVEE, | died Jan'y 23, 1837 Aged | 10 yr's and 9 mo's.
" We miss her in the hour of wo, For then she tried to cheer, And the soothing words of the pious child Could dry the mourner's tear. Even when she erred, we could not chide For though the fault was small, She always mourned so much and sued For pardon from us all. She was too pure for carthly love Strength to our hearts was given And we yielded her in her childhood's light, To a brighter home in heaven.
1439. In | this sacred spot are | deposited the remains | of | Mrs. RUTH I .. SAMPSON | relict of | Hon. ZABDIEL SAMPSON : | born April 10. 1784 | died Feb. 16, 1837.
1440. In | Remembrance | of | Miss MERCY RUSSELL, who | resigned this life | March 2, 1837, | aged 50 y'rs.
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1441. In memory of | ELISHA LAPHAM, | died March 8, 1837: | aged 19 yrs. 6 mo. | ELIZA ANN, died Nov. 17; | 1821 : aged 10 mo. | ELIZA ANN, died | Nov. 20. 1823 : | aged I yr. 2 mo. | Children of ELISIIA & MARY LAPHAM.
Farewell . farewell we could not bid thee stay From sin and sorrow soon thou art call'd away But O forgive this agony of heart, Tis hard dear children hard with thee to part.
I442. In memory of | ESTHER, wife of | OTIS CHURCHILL, | who | died March 8th. 1837; | in the 39th yr. | of her age.
The months of affliction are d'er, The days and the nights of distress, We see her in anguish no more, She has gained her happy release.
1443. WILLIAM ALFRED | son of WILLIAM & MARY B. SYLVESTER, | died | March 9. 1837, | aged 29 ds.
I444. Erected | In memory of | Mr. BARNABAS HOLMES | who died March | 20, 1837. | aged 81 years.
By temperance governed and by reason taught, The path of peace and pleasantness he sought; With competence and length of days was blest, And cheered with hopes of everlasting rest.
1445. In Memory of | SUSANNA TURNER, | wife of LOTHROP TURNER, | who departed this life | May 15, 1837, | aged 70 y'rs.
1446. ADRIANNA, | dau. of WILLIAM & | MARY CHURCH- IL.L., died | May 15, 1837 Aged | 5 y'rs 3 m's & II ds. | also a female Infant | died Dec'r 12, 1834: | aged 19 days.
1447. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. JOSEPH BARNES, Jr | who died | May 38, 1837, | in the 49 y'r of his age.
" Youth oft times healthful and at case, Anticipates a day it never sees, And many a tomb like this aloud, Exclaims: prepare thee for an carly shroud."
1448. In memory of ICHABOD SHAW. | who was born. | November 14, 1769, | and died July | 26, 1837.
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1449. In memory of | Mr. THOMAS JACKSON Jr. | who died | August 8, 1837 : | aged 80 years.
1450. In memory of | Mrs. ZILPAH FAUNCE, | Consort of | Capt. BARNABUS FAUNCE | died Sept. 17. 1837. | in the 75 y'r | of her age.
1451. In | Memory of | WILLIAM ELLIS, 2d. | aged 22 years | who was Drown'd | in Plymouth Harbour | by the up- seting | of a Boat, | Sept. 24, 1837.
He was much respected by all who knew him.
1452. In memory of | Mrs. SARAH M. JACKSON, | widow of | THOMAS JACKSON Jr. | who died | Sepr 27th, 1837: | aged 76 years.
I453. MARTHA T. | Dau'r of ELISHA | & BETSEY WATER- MAN | died Nov. 7, 1837, | aged 4 y'rs | and 4 mon.
1454. In | Memory of | Miss MERCY HARLOW, | died | Nov. 9. 1837, | in the 60 y'r | of her age.
She died in hope, She died in faith A life of suffering d'er She smiling met the shafts of death And lives to die no more.
1455. In memory of | Mr. NATHANIEL BRADFORD, | who died Nov. 24, 1837, | in the 90th. year of his age. | Also RE- BECCA, his wife | died June 15, 1838, | in the 85th. year of her age. | ELIZABETH, their dau. | died Oct. 1800, aged 6 yrs | NATHANIEL, their son | died in New York | June 11, 1830, aged 55 yrs.
1456. NAOMI, | died Dec. 7, 1837, | aged 9 mo. | & 18 ds. | HORACE, | died March 4, | 1841 | aged 6 mo. & 9 ds. | Children of | EDWARD & JULIA | SEYMOUR.
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