Epitaphs from Copp's Hill burial ground, Boston. With notes, Part 5

Author: Bridgman, Thomas, b. 1795
Publication date: 1851
Publisher: Boston, Cambridge, J. Munroe and Company
Number of Pages: 580

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Here lyes ye Body of MRS CHARITY BROWN consort to Mr John Brown who departed this life April ye 13 AD 1754 in ye 31st year of her age

SAMUEL WHITEHEAD son of Samuel & Mary Whitehead aged 1 year 6 months & 22 dayes decd August 26th 1719

Here lyes buried the Body of MR SAMUEL BROWN who died Aug 7th 1786 aged 57 years

Here Ives buried the Body of NATHANIEL NEWEL aged 73 years deed Nov ye 29 1731

Here lies intered the remains of GEORGE EUSTIS Son of Mr Benj" Eustis who departed this life Oct 19th 1779 in the 25th year of his age

Here lyes ye Body of MRS REBECA BLACKMAN wife to ye Reud Mr Benjamin Blackman aged about 63 years decd March ye 20th 1715

MRS LYDIA GENDALL

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Here lyeth ye Body of CAPT DAVID EDWARDS aged about 57 years died October ye first 1696

Here lyes ye Body of MR DANIEL TUCKER decd July 17th 1739 in ye 324 year of his age

Here lyeth buried ye body of JOHN SOAMES Sen' aged about 52 years departed this life November ve 16 1 7 0 0

Here lyeth ye Body of HINDRETH HURST aged about 52 years departed this life Nouember ye 16 1700

Here lyes ye Body of MRS ABIGAIL BEALE wife of Mr Othniel Beal decd Nov ye 16th 1719 in ye 25th year of her age In Memory of LUCY SWIER who died Oct 1 1795

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that they were wise, that they would consider their latter end. * ere lies buried the Body of MRS HANNAHI COLLINS wife to Mr Daniel Collins who died May 8th 1756 in the 42 year of her age

MRS SARAII COLLINS 1771

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NOTE. - This stone has no date. It stands thirty feet west of the chapel.

In Memory of MR ENOCH HOPKINS who departed this life Dec 27 1778 Æ 55 years

Here lyes ye Body of SARAH SHERRIN wife to Richard Sherrin aged 46 years & 4 months decd Aug ye 28th 1715

Here lyes buried ye body of Richard Sherrin aged 52 years departed this life October ye 2.2d 1710

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Here lyeth buried the body of SAMUEL WINSLOW aged 39 years departed this life October ye 14 1680

Here lies buried the Body of MRS HANNAH PARKMAN wife to Mr William Parkman died May 14th 1756 aged 62 years & 5 months

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SARAH IAMSON aged about 83 years died ye 23th daye of March 1696

Here lies ye Body of DAVID NORTON aged 57 years Deembr 2d 1721

Here lyes ye Body of MARY THOMAS daur to Mr John & Mrs Lydia Thomas of Brantry decd Sept ye 4th 1734 in ye 20th year of her age

Here lyes buried ye body of JUDITH HUNT ye wife of Thomas Hunt aged about 38 years departed this life ye 18 of October 1693 A daughter of Capt William Torrey of Waymouth. +

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Copp's Mill

Here lyes the Body of MR JOHN PARKER who died Sept 27th 1744 in yo 80th year of his age

IIere lyes ye Body of MRS SARAH PARKER wife of Mr John Parker died Sept 5th 1750 in ye 81st year of her age

SARAH GREENOVGII AGED 5 DYED SEPTEMBER 16 76

Here lies buried the Body of MRS HANNAH HARRIS widow of Capt Leach Harris who died Dec 24th 1783 aged 67 years

" The memory of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust."

Here lies buried the Body of MR JOHN HARRIS died Decem' 18th 1770 aged 68 years

Here lies buried the Body of MRS PRUDENCE NEWELL wife of Mr John Newell died Febry 21st 1777 in the 36th year-of her age

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Enscriptions.

In Memory of MRS SALLY DUMBLIDE who departed this life Febry 26th 1796 aged 35 years

Here lies buried the Body of NATHANIEL HARRIS son of Mr John & Mrs Anna Harris aged 20 years died Febry ye 12 1749

Here lies intered the mortal part of . MR EDWARD PAGE who departed this life November the 10th 1 7 8 4 aged 68 years

Here lyes ye Body of SAMUEL BABCOCK died Oet ve 2.4th 1721 in ve 31st year of his age

Here lyes ye Body of SUSANNAH DOUBLEDAY daur of Capt John & Mrs Elizth Doubleday died Sept 5th 1773 aged 20 months

Sacred to the Memory of MRS. ANN SINGLETON, who died Sept. 34, 1805, aged 29 years.

" Happy soul, thy days are ended, All thy mourning days below ; Go, by angel guards attended, To the sight of Jesus go."

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Here lies buried the Body of MR JOHN CARTER who died Nov 26 1765 aged 65 years Also MRS JANE CARTER wife to Mr John Carter who died July 28th 1772 aged 57 years

" In Death's cold arms our bodys lays Until we hear the sound ; Then shall we rise, our God to praise, And leave the meaner ground."

GEORGE SINGLETON departed this life Jan. 24th, 1805, At. 39.

In Memory of JAMES CARTER SINGLETON, who departed this life Nov. 26th, 1800, aged 34 years.

" Depart my friends, dry up your tears, I must lie here till Christ appears."

Here lyes buried ye Body of MRS MARY HILL aged about 55 years died the 20 of Oct 1 7 1 4

Here lyes buried ye body of Capt William King died June 20th 1 7 6 8 aged 43 years Also WILLIAM KING son to Capt William & Mrs Mary King died April 7th 1767.

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Here lyes ye Body of JOHN BARBER Sen? aged 84 years decd December ye 4th 1 726

Here lyes ye Body of JOHN TILESTON decd Oct ye 7th 1721 in ye 16th year of his age

Here lies the Body of MR JOSIAH KING who departed this life * *

Here lies intered the Body of COL WILLIAM BURBECK died July 224 1785 aged 69 years

IIere lies buried the Body of MRS JERUSHA BURBECK wife of Col William Burbeck died July 27th 1777 aged 54 years

Here lyes ye Body of CAPT DAVID ROBERTSON aged 63 years died July 3ª 1726

Here lyes ye body of MARTHA SHUTT wife to William Shutt aged 51 vears died Jan'y ye 8th 172122

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Copp's mill

HERE LYES THE MORTAL PART OF WILLIAM CLARK ESQ., AN EMINENT MERCHANT OF THIS TOWN, AND HONORABLE COUNCILLOR FOR THE PROVINCE, Who distinguished himself as a faithful and affectionate Friend, a fair and generous Trader, LOYAL TO HIS PRINCE, yet always zealous for the Freedom of his Country, a Despiser of SORRY PERSONS and little Actions, an enemy of Priestcraft and Enthusiasm, a Lover of good Men of various Denominations, and a reverent Worshipper of the DEITY.

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Enscriptions.

Reliquæ JOHANNIS CLARKE ARMIG laudatissimi senatoris et medicinæ doctoris probitate modestia et mansuetudine præclari terram reliquit. Decem 5 1728 ætat 62- Nomen et pietas manent post funera NOTE. - This monument is twelve feet west of south front gate.

Sacred to the Memory of MISS MERCY JONES, who died April 7, 1805, aged 20 years and 6 months.

" Adieu, my friends, forever, ever gone, Her happy soul has put full glory on ; The tenderest ties could never her detain, But O, our loss is her most happy gain. Gentle her manners were, her taste refined, IIer face an emblem of her heavenly mind ; Her speech sincere, and open as her heart, Her conversation did delight impart. Though young, she listened to the voice of truth, And trod a Savior's steps in early youth ; Calm and serene, she yielded up her breath, And even triumphed at the approach of death."

Here lies buried ye Body of MRS SARAH GOOLD wife to Capt James Goold died Oct 11th 1764 aged 73 years

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NOTE. - The following lines are on an old monument, without name or date.

" What is 't fond mortal yt thou wouldst obtain By spining out a painful life of cares ; Thou livest to act thy childhood o're again, And nought intends but grief and seeing years. Who leaves this world like me, just in my prime, Speeds all my business in a * * * * time."

Here lies buried the Body of MR RICHARD SHERRIN aged 53 years died Dec ye 25 174 6

In Memory of MARY ARMSTRONG daur of Mary Huntley who departed this life Sept 28th A D 1793 in the 36th year of her age

In Memory of MARY HUNTLEY who departed this life Sept 28 1798 in the 64th year of her age

" Stop here, my friend, & cast an eye, As you are now, so once was I ; As I am now, so you must be, Prepare for death & follow me."

MARY PERKINS daur of Isaac & Mary Perkins aged 11 years 3 mo & 28 days decd July ye 34-1718

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Here lyeth buried ye Body of JOUN WHITE aged about 50 years decd ye 6 of August 1 625

NOTE. - The true date of this inscription was 1695. It was altered some forty years ago by a school boy.

Here lyeth buried ye body of CAPT WILLIAM GREENOUGH aged about 52 years decd August ye (th 1693

Here lies the Body of MRS ELIZABETH STONE wife of Mr William Stone who departed this life March ye 15th 1763 in the 57th year of her age

JOSEPH son to Joseph & Hannah Calley aged about 7 years decd Nov" ye 28th 1678

Here lyes ye Body of SARAH ye daughter of William & Sarah Clark aged 18 months died August ye 15 1704

Here lyes ye body of MRS ELIZABETH FORSYTH wife to Capt Alexander Forsyth died July ye 28th 1726 in ye 30th year of her age

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To the Memory of MARTHA, daughter William & Nancy Grubb, who departed this life Sept. 21st, 1805, aged 1 year & 16 days. "Sweet babe, thou art gone to Christ thy friend, Who takes sweet children in his arms, And there to sleep till time shall end, Secure from sorrow or alarms."

In Memory of MRS. SARAH HUNT, wife of Mr. Joab Hunt, who departed this life May 18th, 1805, aged 65 years.

In Memory of MR. JOAB HUNT, who departed this life March 14th, 1800, aged 62 years.

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* * * WARD OBiit June 22º 1790 Ætat 56 Also CATHARINE his wife OBiit Jany 3ª 1801 ÆEtat 64 Also JAMES SEWARD grandson of James & Catharine Seward OBiit Sept 22d 1792 Ætat 6 months He bore a lingering sickness with patience, and met the king of terrors with a smile.

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Enscriptions.

Here lves buried ye Body of ANNA HENCHMAN wife to Nathaniel Henchman aged 37 years & 9 mo died Jany 7th 1706

GRANT Family Tomb.

ELIZABETH GRANT died May 25, 1769, ÆEt. 20.

MOSES GRANT

66 August 18, 1777, Æt. 70.

ELIZABETH GRANT

Jan. 28, 1778, Æt. 70.

SAMUEL GRANT

66 Nov. 14, 1784, ÆEt. 79.

SARAH GRANT 66

March 14, 1792, ÆEt. 39.

MARY GRANT

Dec. 3, 1808, ÆEt. 27.

MOSES GRANT

66 Dec. 22, 1817, At. 73.

JOHN GRANT,

Sept. 19, 1820, ÆEt. 33.

ANN GRANT

66 April 17, 1832, Æt. 77.

SUSAN W. GRANT,

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26, 1818, Et. 31.

Here lyes ye Body of MARY, ye wife of Ceasor Augustus servant of Mr Robert Ball aged 25 years died May 28th 1759

In Memory of JAMES G., Son of John and Emely Sullivan, died Febry 10th, 1807, ÆE. 4 years and 6 mo.

" Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarms ? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms."

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ITere lie the remains of MR. TIMOTHY GAY, Merchant, who died July 28, 1719, in the 36th year of his age. He was dili- gent in his business, faithful to his friends, and affec- tionate to his family.

" Life's little stage is a small eminence, inch high, the grave above - that home of man where dwells the multitude. We gaze around, we read their monuments, we sigh ; and while we sigh, we sink, and are what we deplore."

Sacred to the Memory of MRS. ANN McMILLIAN, wife of Mr. James McMillian, who died Febry 28th, 1805, aged 81 years.

"Happy soul, thy days are ended, All thy mourning days below ; Go, by angel guards attended, To the sight of Jesus go." Also, In Memory of their son, MR. EDWARD McMILLIAN, who died at the Island of St. Thomas, W. I., Decr 224, 1804, aged 40. " He lived beloved, and died lamented."

In Memory of CHARLES G., Son of John and Emily Sullivan, died Augt 15th, 1815, aged 5 years. "He's gone to the mansion of rest."

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In Memory of JOHN, Son of David and Rebecca Adlington, who died Jany 17th 1816, aged 3 years. Also, REBECCA, aged 1 year, died July Ist 1816.

" Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Here lies buried the Body MRS ELIZABETH TURELL who died April the 12th 1765 in ye 36th year of her age Also FOUR of her offspring

Here lyes buried the Body of MR THOMAS LAWLOR aged 61 years died Febry ye 26th 1743

Here lyes ye Body of WILLIAM GOODING aged 17 years died Jan'y 22d 17383

In Memory of MRS. SEETH RUMNEY, who died suddenly, Jany 13th 1801, ÆEt. 56. The late amiable consort of Capt Edward Rumney.

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Copp's mill

Here lies the Body of MR JOSEPH BEATH died Janty 24th 1771 aged 57 years Also MRS SEETH BEATH widow of Mr Joseph Beath died June 20th 1779 aged 66 years

Here lyes ye Body ISAAC AVES son of Mr Samuel & Mrs Mary Aves aged 27 years & 13 ds deed Sept 24th 1739

Here lyes the Body of MR JOHN RICHARDS who died Janty 5th 1732 aged 29 years

Here lyes buried ve Body of MR EDWARD RICHARDS son to Mr Edward Richards died February ye 11th 1747g aged 70 years In Memory of MR JOSEPH RICHARDS Son to Mr Edward & Mrs Mary Richards who died at Port Mahone January ye 18th 1742 aged 24 years

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Here lyes the Body of ELIZA HARRIS daur to Mr Samuel & Mrs Hannah Harris who decd Oct ye 10th 1744 aged 18 years

Here lyes ye Body of MRS MARCY LASENBY ye wife of Capt" Thomas Lasenby aged 65 years decd August ye 31st 1732

Here lyes buried the Body of MRS MARY JARVIS wife to Mr Elias Jarvis Jun" aged 21 years died Septr 20th 1748

JOHN H. PITMAN'S TOMB. 1848.

Here lies buried the Body of MR PELEG WISWALL late Master of the North Grammar School died Sept 7th 1767 in the 84th year of his age

MARY ye daur of Mr James & Mrs Anne Jeff's aged 4 years 4 mo 12 ds decd August ye 1st 1734

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In Memory of MRS DEBORAH GARDNER wife of Capt Lemuel Gardner who departed this life 28th September 1792 aged 39 years " A loving wife and tender parent."

Here lyes buried the Body of MR MICHAEL DENNIS who departed this life July the 11th 1763 in the 48th year of his age

In Memory of MRS MARY ADAMS widow of Capt John Adams who departed this life May 16th 179] aged 38 years

In Memory of MR THOMAS CHRISTY who died Oct 21st 1798 aged 62 years

In Memory of MRS HANNAH CHRISTY wife of Mr Thomas Christy who died Oct 16th 1793

In Memory of THOMAS CHRISTY died July 22d 1762 aged 12 months

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JOHN CHRISTY died Oct 5th 1784 aged 2 years & 9 months

Sacred to the Memory of MR. JOHN LAMBORD COOPER, who departea this life Nov. 17th, 1 805, At. 60.

"Hear rests the dead, from pain and sorrow free, He's gone to heaven, we trust, O God, to thee ; His bright examples may we make our own So far in Christ as he himself was known."

Here lyes intered the mortal part of SIMEON SKILLIN who departed this life February 27 1778 ÆG 62 years

Here lyes buried the Body of MRS MARY SKILLIN wife of Mr John Skillin Jun died Jan'y 23th 1763 aged 27 years

Here lyes ye Body of MRS ELIZABETH LASH wife to Mr Nicholas Lash who died Angst 14 AD 1750 in ye 44th year of her age

Here lies intered the mortal part of RUTH SKILLIN Relict of Simeon Skillin who departed this life May 29th 1786 ÆE-64 years

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Here lyes the Body of MRS ABIGAIL RICHARDS dau to Mr Edward & Mrs Mary Richards died Nov ye 4th 1745 in ye 36th year of her age

CHARLES HOLMES. HENRY LANE. DANIEL JOHNSON. TOMB. 1807.

Here lies ye Body of MRS REBECCA MICHELL who departed this life Sep 3 1784 aged 59 years

In Memory of ANNA MILLER daur of Mr William & Mrs Anna Miller who died May 7th 1782 aged 12 months

In Memory of WILLIAM N., Son of Ephraim and Nancy Steel, who died Decr 21st, 1815, aged 3 mo. & 6 days.

" Just like an early rose We've seen an infant bloom ; But sudden, oft before it blows, Death lay's in the tomb."

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Inscriptions.

In Memory of SEWALL, Son of Mr. & Mrs. Sally Fisk, who died April 3d, 1817, aged 1 year

Here lyes ye Body of MRS ANNA JEFFS wife to Mr James Jeff's who decd July ye 22d 1738 in ye 32d year of her age

Here lyes the body of JONATHAN KENT, A. M., who deceased Decembr 30th, 1760, aged 43 years. His Education and temper of mind were liberal. He was no Sectary in Religion ; to life or death he was so indifferent, that, confiding in the di- vine providence, he was satisfied with that lot and portion by God for him ordained in this life and the future. Of himself he might truly say, Et inea virtute me involvo probamque pauperiem sinc Dote quero.

Here lyes ye Body of MRS MARY GARDNER widow of Capt Habakkuk Gardner who departed this life Decemb" the 17th 1762 aged 56 years

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Here lyes ye Body of MRS JOHANNA LASH wife to Mr Robert Lash who departed this life May the 29th 1771 aged 27 years

Here lies buried the Body of MR THOMAS ADAMS who departed this life December 31st 1781 aged 63 years

Here lies buried the Body of MR RICHARD GOODING who died suddenly May 16th 1756 aged 53 years and 4 months

Here lyes ve Body of MRS ELIZABETH TUFTON wife to Capt Thomas Tufton who died Augst ye 18th 1760 aged 35 years

Here lyes buried the Body of CAPT BENJAMIN SEWARD who departed this life February 10 1766 in the 29th year of his age

In Memory of CAPT. EDWARD RUMNEY, who died April 6, 1808, Æ. - 63.

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Here lies buried the Body of MR JOSEPH BEATH who died July 28th 1780 aged 26 years

Here lyes ye Body of MOSES PAUL PAYSON son of Mr Jonathan & Mrs Mary Payson aged 12 years & 8 mo dyed Jan'y 20th 1742

Here lyes buried the Body of MRS MARY PAUL wife of Mr Moses Paul who died May 7 1 74 2

Here lyes buried the Body of MR MOSES PAUL aged 53 years 3 months who decd Jan'y ye 5 1 73 0

Here lyes ye Body of SAMUEL MOWER son of Mr Ephraim & Elizth Mower died May ye 6th 1747

Here lies buried the Body of MR NATHANIEL BROWN who departed this life Nov ye 30th 17 61 in the 48th year of his age

In Memory of MR JOHN HOSON who died March 7th 1791 in the 69th year of his age 0

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Here lyes ye Body of SAMUEL GYLES son of Mr Edward & Mrs Abigail Gyles died Oct 25 1773 aged 4 years & 6 months

In Memory of MRS ELIZABETH LANE who died April 13th 1795 aged 40 years A loving wife and tender parent " Also AMMI LANE died 1780 aged 19 years * * *

died 1743

In Memory MRS. JOANNA WILLISTON, wife of Mr. Joseph Williston, who departed this life Febry 234, 1803, aged 23 years. NOTE. - The design on this monument is an urn and weeping willow.

Here lyes buried the Body of MRS SARAH TOWNSEND wife to Mr Thomas Townsend aged 86 years died Deer 1st 1750

JOHN DONCAN son to Mr John & Mrs Keziah Doncan aged 13 months & 11 ds decd May ye 29th 1736

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Here lies the Body of MR JOHN ROBERTS son of Mr Benjamin & Mrs Priscilla Roberts aged 36 years & 3 mo died Jan'y 17 1765

Sacred to the Memory of ELIZA ROBERTS dautr of Richd & Mercy Roberts, obt. Sept. 12th, 1803, Ætat. 13 5 m.

" Poor, weak and worthless though I am, I have a rich, Almighty Friend ; Jesus, the Savior, is his name, He freely loved, and without end."

Here lies buried the Body of MISS ABIGAIL BREADING who departed this life the 12th day of December 1762 aged 13 years & 6 months

In Memory of MRS ELIZABETHII BROWN wife to Mr Thomas Brown who died July ye 19th 1756 aged 37 years MR THOMAS BROWN who died March ye 11th 1760 aged 43 years and ELIZABETHI BROWN daur to Thomas & Elizabeth Brown who died January ye 9th 1765 in ye 20th year of her age

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WILLIAM son to William & Abigail Merchant aged 3 years died Octr ye 1.6th 1721

MARTHA daur to William & Abigail Merchant aged 10 mo & 9 days died Oct ve 16th 1721

In Memory of THOMAS L., Son of John & Jane Fisk, died Sept. 24th, 1815, aged 4 years.

HANNAH SOAMES aged 7 months 22 days died ye 30 of ye 2d mº 1674

Here lies ye body of MRS MAARGARY. SHARP wife of Capt Jonathan Sharp died Decem" 24 1763 aged 78 years

es ve Body of ETH KEMBLE Ag **** years died December 19th 1 71 2

MARY PARKMAN Nov 16th 1763 aged 18 years 3 months & 8 days

SARAH PARKMAN died June 10th 1765 aged 14 years I mo & 5 days

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In Memory of MRS. HANNAH BRIGHAM, wife of John W. Brigham, who died May 7th, 1801, aged 27 years.

In Memory of RACHEL C. COLE, who died Jan. 23, 1800, aged 3 mos.

In Memory of: ISAAC COLE, who died Oct. 20, 1801, aged 9 mos.

Children of Charles Cole Jun' & Rachel his wife.

* * re lyes ye Body of PRISSIELLA WOODDARD wife to Mr Nath Wooddard decd Dec' ye 29th 1 722 in ye 35th year of her age

MR NATHANIEL LEWIS 17 78

Here lyes buried ye Body of MR JOHN FOSTER who departed this life the 12th of Oct" Anno D 1746 aged 57 years 8 months & 3 days

In Memory of MRS HANNAH TILTON, wife of Mr. William Tilton, who died Nov. 11, 1818, ÆEt. 38. " Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

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Copp's mill

Here lyes the Body of MRS ELIZABETH SCARLET wife to Mr Humphrey Scarlet decd June yf 26th 1733 in ye 434 year of her age

HANNAH NEWHALL wife to Mr Henry Newhall, departed this life April 29th 1785 aged 71 years

" O cruel Death, that would not to me spare A loving wife, a kind companion dear ; She now her Savior's beauty does behold, And joins to sing his praise on harps of gold."

Here lies the Body of MR HENRY NEWITALL died March 30th 1753 in ye 58th year of his age

JOHN NICHOLL son of Mr James & Mrs Eunice Nicholl aged 20 months died Sept ye 11th 1747

Here lyes ye Body of MRS MARY BENNET wife to Mr John Bennet aged about 29 years deed March ye 28th 1728

In Memory of MR. ALEXANDER BAKER, who died May 224, 1801, aged 72 years.

In Memory of MRS. MARY BAKER, who died Deer 27th, 1801. aged 59 years.

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Here lyes buried the Body of MR JOSIAH BAKER who departed this life April ye 12th 1760 in ye 70th year of his age 1 Erected in Memory of MR. PHILLIP ROSE, who departed this life March 20th, 1800, aged 27 years.

Here lyes ye Body of MRS ELIZABETHI BAKER wife to Mr Josiah Baker who died June 10th 1 7 5 3 aged 65 years

Ilere lies buried the Body of MRS DORCAS TYLER wife of Mr Elisha Tyler who departed this life Decembr the 28th 1770 Ætat 29

Here lyes the body of MRS MARY PAGE wife to Mr John Page aged 29 years died April 6th 1750

In Memory of MR. JOHN CREASE, who died Decr 8th, 1800, in the 33d year of his age.

" How loved, how valued once, avails thee not, To whom related, or by whom begot ; A heap of dust alone remains of thee, "Tis all thou art, and all the proud shall be."

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Sacred to the Memory of MR. SAMUEL LORD, who died July 29, 1808, JE. 56. Died, Nov. 5th, 1804, MRS. ELIZA MARIA REVERE, ÆEt. 28, a Native of the City of New York, wife of Mr. Edward Revere, of Boston, Silversmith. " Death with his dart hath pierced my heart, While I was in my prime ; When this you see, grieve not for me, "T'was God's appointed time."

ISABELL RICHARDSON died July 20th 1230 aged 1 year & 2 mo

ANNE RICHARDSON died July 22 1730 aged 2 years & 2 mo & children of Mr Richard & Mrs **** Richardson

MRS CATHERINE RICHARDSON 1 7 9 2

Here lies intered the Body of ANDREW ELIOT, D. D., Pastor of the New North Church, who died Sept. 13th, 1778, ÆEtat. 66.

JOHN, Son of John & Lydia Gunderson, died Novr 12, 1817, ÆEtat. 7 years.

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MARTYN.

Here lies y" Body of EDWARD PAGE son of Mr Edward & Mrs Rebeckah Page aged 5 years died Sept" ye Sth 1760

Here lies the Body of MRS ABIE SALTER widow of M * * * Salter

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Here lyes ye Body of MRS ELIZABETH STEPHENS wife to Mr John Stephens aged 38 years decd Novr 19th 1725

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Around this monumental Stone lies intered the Remains of eight children of Sam! & Mary Lord SAML LORD Jun' aged 8 years POLLY LORD aged i month POLLY LORD aged 10 years SAMUEL LORD the Second aged 4 years HARRIOT LORD aged 1 year THOMAS LORD aged

Here lyes ye Body of MR THOMAS SCOOT who died Sept ye 3d 1733 aged about 50 years Also Here lyes ye Body of MRS ANNA SCOOT wife to Mr Thomas Scoot who died May ye 6th 1734 aged 59 years & 6 mo

In Memory of THOMAS BARRY, who was drowned in Boston Harbor, Aug. 30, 1807, aged 21 years

In Memory of MRS. PATIENCE S. STEVENS, who died Dec. 234, 1814, Ætất. 37.

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MARY LEMMER died Jany 18th, aged 11 years and 6 months

In Memory of MR DAVID PULSIFER who died Sept 26th 1797 in the 56th year of his age

In Memory of MRS ELIZABETHI PULSIFER wife of David Pulsifer who died Dec 24 1807 in the G1st year of her age

This Stone is erected in Memory of MRS. DEBORAH BLAKE, wife of Mr. William Blake, obt. the 3d of August, 1791, aged 21 years & 7 months.

" Friend, as you pass, suppress tl. > falling tear ; You wish her out of heaven to wish her here."

Here lyes ye Body of MR THOMAS BOMMOR aged 74 years decd June 1st 1741

ITere lyes * * body of MRS MARGRET BOMMOR wife of Mr Thomas Bommor aged 72 years decd Feby 22d 1741

In Memory of MISS REBECCA PERKINS, dauh' of Mr. James & Mrs Sally Perkins, who died March 16, 1802, aged 19 years, 7 months, & 13 days

" My friends and parents, do not mourn, Nor drop one tear now I am gone ; Where I am gone I am at rest, Pray think me numbered with the blest."

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MARINERS' TOMB.

This Tomb is Dedicated to SEAMEN OF ALL NATIONS, BY PHINEAS STOW, Pastor of the First Baptist Bethel Church, Boston, 1851. " The dead shall be raised."

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Kuscriptions.

Deposited in the Mariners' Receiving Tomb, EMILY, Wife of Rev. Phineas Stow, of Boston, who suddenly departed this life May 18, 1851, aged 42 years.

The tribute of respect paid to the departed by seamen and friends is very consoling to the bereaved husband and his motherless daughter. Her devotion to the welfare of mariners gave her the appro- priate appellation of THE SAILOR'S FRIEND. Her excellent judgment made her a safe adviser in temporal and spiritual things. Cheerfulness and frankness were prominent features in her character. Monuments more durable than marble or brass are erected to her mem-

ory in loving hearts. "She rests from her labors."

"Her sun went down while it was yet day." No parting kiss, no dying words to cheer, But years of love, enshrined in memory dear, Shall wake devotion on affection's shrine, While musing on thy life and theme divine.

"Not lost, but gone before."

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The remains of these four Scamen have also been deposited in the Mariners' Tomb.

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