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The son of BENJAMIN and MARY (PRESCOTT) FARNSWORTH, born January 16, 1699.
Memento Mori [Death's Head.] Here Lies ye Body of Mrs Abigail Holdin ye Wife of Mr Nathanael Holdin Who Departed This Life Septbr ye 29th A D 1757 in ye 66th Year of her Age
Her maiden name was STONE ; she was probably the daughter of Deacon SIMON and SARAH STONE.
[Death's Head.] Here Lies a Daughter of D. Oliver Prescott & m; Lydia his wife Born Nov! ye 19th 1757. Still Born.
Memento Mori [Cherub's Head.] [Skull
and Cross-Bones.]
Here Lies ye Body of Lieut William Tarbell Who Departed This Life Decembr ye 26th A D 1757 in ye 69th Year of His Age
Here lies intomb'd in this grave here A Husband kind, a parent dear A Neighbour good the poor mans friend Whom death hath brought unto his end
[Skull and Cross-Bones.]
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1758
Memento [Hour-Glass.] Mori [Cherub's Head.] HERE LIES THE BODY OF MR JOHN BLOOD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST THE 23? 1758 IN THE 70TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.
The son of JAMES and ABIGAIL BLOOD, born March 16, 1689. His father was killed by the Indians, September 13, 1692.
[Skull and Cross-Bones.]
[Hour-Glass.] [Skull and
Memento mori
[Cherub's Head.]
Cross-Bones. ]
Halt Passenger as you go past Remember time it runeth fast My dust in narow Bounds do lie Remember man that thou must die
From
Here lies the Body of Age Mr Jacob Lakin who was Born in Groton and departed this Life August the 29th 1758 is
Deaths
Aged 57 Years 8 Months & 22 days
Arrist no free
This dust revive it Shal again And in a grave no more remain When trumpet Sounds I Shal arise And Selebrat my God his praise
The son of JOSEPH and ABIGAIL LAKIN, born December 7, 1700.
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Memento mori [Skull and Cross-Bones.] Here lyeth the Body of M: Anna Lawrance the wife of MẸ Nathaniel Lawrance, who Departed this Life Sep: 3ª A.D. 1758 Aged 73 Years 8 months and 21 Days.
Her maiden name was SCRIPTURE.
free
Memento Mori [Death's Head.] Here Lies Buried the Body of M. Benjamin Stone Who Departed this Life September the 23ª 1758 in the 53ª Year of his Age
From
Is
Deaths
Age
no Arest
The son of Deacon SIMON and SARAH STONE, born August 12, 1706.
Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lies the Body of Ensign Obidiah Parker who departed this Life Sept ye 28th 1758 in the 61ªt year of his Age Halt passenger as you go past Remember time it runneth fast My dust in narrow bounds do lie Remember man that thou must die This dust revive it shall again And in a grave no mor remain When trumpet Sounds I shall be raisd For this God's holy word hath said
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[ Hour-Glass.] Memento Mori [Death's Head.] HERE LIES THE BODY OF MR JONATHAN GREEN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE 10th 1758 IN THE 58th YEAR OF HIS AGE.
He married, February 25, 1724-5, SARAH, daughter of JOSIAH and LUCY LAKIN.
Memento Mori [Death's Head.] Here Lies the Body of Benjamin woods the son of Mr John woods & Mrs sarah his Wife who Departed this Life November 19th 1758 Being 19 Years 3 weeks & 5 days old
He was born October 13, 1739.
Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lies the Body of Mr Jonathan Green Junr born May ye IIth 1733 and departed this Life December ye 22ª 1758 Aged 25 Years 7 months and 11 days.
The son of JONATHAN and SARAH (LAKIN) GREEN.
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1759
Memento Mori [Death's Head.]
Here lies the Body of Mr David Nutting who departed this Life Feberuary the 24 1759 in the 36th Year of his Age
The son of EBENEZER and RUTH (SHATTUCK) NUTTING, born August 20, 1724.
[Death's Head.]
Here Lies the Body of sarah Holdin the Daughter of M .:. Isaac Holdin & Mrs sarah his wife who was Born January 19th & Died March the 6th 1759
Memento Mori [Death's Head.]
From
Here lies the Body of Mr John Conn who departed this Life Age
March 16th 1759
Death's in the 76th Year is
of his Age
Arrist 110 free
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. [Death's Head.]
Here lies the Body of James Parker ye 2ª son of Mr Peter Parker and Mrs Prudance his Wife who departed this Life March ye 27th 1759 in the 3d Year of his Age
Memento Mori [Death's Head.]
Here lies the Body of Mrs Esther Parker the Wife of Mr Abel Parker who was Born in Groton May the 21sh 1726 & departed this Life April the 5th 1759 Aged thirty two Years ten months and fifteen days
. Halt pashenger as you go past Remember time it runeth fast Thy dust in narou Bounds do lie Remember man that thou must die This dust revive it shall again And in a grave no more remain When trumpet sounds I shall arise And selebrat my God his Prais
The daughter of JONATHAN and ELIZABETH (CHAMBERLAIN) SHATTUCK ; she was married May 10, 1750.
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Memento [Hour-Glass] Mori [Cherub's Head.] HERE LIES THE BODY OF CAPT JOHN STEVENS ESQR WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIEL THE 17th 1759 IN THE 55th YEAR OF HIS AGE
Here lies ye Body of Asa Child son of MẸ Moses Child & MẸ Sarah his wife, who died June 16 1759. Aged 2 months and 8 days.
Here lies ye Body of Phebe Daughter of Mr Israel and Mrs Anna Hobart who died Novbr 2ª 1759 Aged 2 months & 27 days.
[Death's Head.] Here lies the Body of Ase Lawrence ye son of Capt Amos Lawrence & Mrs Abigail his Wife who departed this Life Novbr ye 6th 1759 Aged 3 Years 5 months and 6 days
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1760
Memento Mori
[Death's Head.]
Here lies the Body of Joshua Richeson the son of Mr Converse & Mrs Mercy Richeson who died Febr the 6th A D 1760 Aged 1 year 10 months and 2 days
Here lies ye Body of Salla Child Daughter of MẸ Moses Child and Mrs Sarah his wife who died May 25: 1760. Aged I month & 29 days.
Memento [Hour-Glass] Mori
Here lies the Body of Mrs sarah Parker the second wife to Capt samuel Parker who departed this Life August the 21st A D 1760 in the 69th year of her Age
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[A TABLET.]
UNDERNEATH THIS STONE LIES THE BODY OF THE REVd CALEB TROWBRIDGE, late Pastor of the Church of Christ in Groton, born of reputable Parents in the Town of Newton, educated at Harvard College in Cambridge New-England ; of such natural and acquir'd Endowments as render'd him an Ornament and Blessing in the several Relations which he sustain'd : he was a good steward over the House of God, and discharg'd the Duties of his Pastoral relation with Prudence and Impartiality, Diligence and Fidelity, He was a tender and loving Husband, an affectionate and kind Parent ; an agreable and faithful friend ; and a Useful Member of Society : He was much belovd and respected while he liv'd, and dyed greatly lamented, the 9th day of sept; A D, 1760, in the 69th year of his Age and 46st of his Ministry, and is we trust recieving the reward of his Labours in the Kingdom of his Lord : and in Honour to his Memory his loving People have erected this Monument over his Grave.
Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord for they rest from their Labour and their works do follow them.
The Memory of ye Just is Blessed.
Memento Mori [Death's Head.] Here lies Buried ye Body of Mrs Mary Follingesbe Relict of Mr Thomas Follingesbe who Died october ye 20th AD 1760 Aged about 82 years
4
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Memento [Hour-Glass] Mori [Death's Head.]
Here lies ye Body of Simeon Ames ye son of M! samuel and Mrs Hannah Ames. A hope- ful & promising young man, but cruel death that regards none snatched him out of the world in the Bloom of Life, and early frustrated the fond hopes of his indulgent Parents, and the raised Expectation of his acquantance, he was much beloved in his Life and greatly Lamented in his death he died of the small pox december ye 10th A D 1760 Aged 19 years 5 months and 6 days Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth for thus saith the Lord I Love them that Love me and those that seek me early shall find me.
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Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lyes the Body of William Parker Son of Mr William and Mrs Shusanna Parker who Died of the small Pox January ye 8th A. D. 1761 in the 20th year of his Age
He was born September 28, 1741. His father's epitaph and a sister's appear on the next page.
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Memento [Hour-Glass] mori
[Death's Head.]
Here lyes the Body of Mr William Parker who Died of the small Pox February ye Ist A D 1761 in ye 5Ist year of his Age
The son of ISAAC and RUTH PARKER, born August 19, 1710 ; he married, March 30, 1736, SUSANNA KEMP.
[Cherub's Head.] Memento mori
Here lies the Body of Joseph
Davis, son of Mr
Benj" Davis & M. Sarah his wife, he died Feb: 13th 1761 In ye 16th year of his age Likeways Elizabeth there Daughter died Feb: 27th 1762. In ye 12 month of her age.
Memento mori [Death's Head.]
Here lyes the Body of Sibbel Parker daughter of M: William and Mrs Shusanna Parker who Died of the small Pox may ye roth A D 1761 in the 17th year of her Age
She was born May 1, 1744.
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[Cherub's Head.] Here lies the Body of Abigail Richardson Daughter of Mr Abiel & Mrs Sarah Richardson who died May ye 13th 1761 in the 8th year of her age
1762
Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lies the Body of Mrs Hannah Sawtell the Second wife of Capt Ephraim Sawtell who departed this Life March 15th A. D 1762. Aged 60 10 months Years, and 9 days
The daughter of JOSEPH and HANNAH FARWELL, born May 6, 1701. She married, May 6, 1719, for her first husband, ELEAZER GILSON, and March 26, 1755, for her second, EPHRAIM SAWTELL.
Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lies the Body of Mrs Prudence Whitney ye wife of Mr Shadrach Whitney who departed this Life Dec: 25th A : D : 1762. in the 68th year of her Age.
Her maiden name was LAWRENCE ; she was married January 5, 1731-2.
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1763
Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lies the Body of Mrs Anna Fletcher ; the wife of ME Paul- -Fletcher ; who died April the I. A. D. 1763. in the 27th year of her Age.
Her maiden name was WILLARD, and she was from Lancaster. She was married August 20, 1760.
[Cherub.] Here lies the Body of Samuel son of M: Ebenezer Patch and M. Sarah his wife who died May 20h 1763 Aged 3 years 2 months and II days.
Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lies the Body of Mrs Deborah Longley Relict of Deacon John . Longley who departed this Life Novbr the 7th A D 1763 in the 72d year of her Age
Her maiden name was HOUGHTON.
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1764
[A TABLET.]
Here lye the remains of Coll? William Lawrence, who departed this Life May 19th A.D. 1764. Anno Ætatis 67. He was a Gentleman who in military life rose from the rank of Cap" Lieut to the command of a Regiment. In the year 1739, he was made a Justice of the peace afterwards Quorum unus ; a special Justice of the court of common Pleas for the County of Middlesex, and a standing Justice of the Court. He for many years represented the Town of Groton with the Districts of Pepperrell and Shirley in the general Assembly of this Province. In all his public betrustsments he acquitted himself with fidelity and honour. In private life his behavior was becoming his Christian profession. He was remark= ably industrious in the improvement of time, Just in his dealings, a good neighbour, a faithful friend, patient of injuries and ready to forgive them, gratefull to Benefactors, very ready in affording assistance to the widow and fatherless, and mercifull to all proper Objects of pity. He was a strict observer of the Lords Day, a constant and serious attender on the public exercises of Religin, a devout worship= er of God in his family.
Blessed are the dead who dye in the Lord. Here also lies the Body of M. Susanna Lawrence Relict of the above named Coll- William Lawrence
She was a woman of Piety and good Sense, An industrious, Prudent wife ; an indulgent Parent, a good Neighbour, a faithfull Friend, A hater of Hypocrisy and Guile ; a lover of Hospitality, Patiet under Affliction and Resigned to The will of Heaven in death by which she was called out of the world to Receive the Rewards of a faithfull Servant on the 10th of Sept & in the 80th year of her Age. A : 1771.
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Memento mori [Death's Head.]
Here lies the Body of
Mr Shaderah Whitney who departed this Life August the 8th A . D 1764 in the 67th Year of his Age.
from death Arrest no Age is free.
He made his will a few weeks before his death, and bequeathed to the town the sum of £40, the income to be applied to the support of the minister. His wife died December 25, 1762; they probably left no children.
Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lies Buried ye Body of Mr Samuel Bowers Son of Mr Samuel Bowers and Deborah his wife who departed this Life August 30th A D 1764 Aged 28 years 8 months and 26 days
He was born December 6, 1735-
Memento mori [Death's Head.] Here lies the Body of Mrs Mary Wait the wife of Mr Phinehas Wait who departed this Life October ye 8th A. D. 1764 in the 70th year of her Age
Her maiden name was HUBBARD : she was married March 14, 1731-2.
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1765
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.]
Here lies the Body of M: Peter Bulkley, Son of John Bulkley Esq and M. Abigail his wife, who depar- ted this Life May 9: 1765. In the 25th year of his age.
[Cherub.] Here lies the Body of Ebenezer Son of MẸ Ebenezer Patch & Mrs sarah his wife who died July 8th 1765 Aged 4 years 5 months & 9 days
Hora [Hour-Glass] fugit [Cherub's Head.] Here lieth the Body of Abigail Prescott the Daughter of Dr Oliver Prescott and Mrs Lydia his wife who died with the Throat Distemper, augt 5: 1765. age, 5 years, 5 months and 16 days.
She was born February 21, 1760.
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Memento mori [Skull and Cross-Bones.] Here lies the Body of M. Lucy Prescott, the Daughter of the Hon!e Benj: Prescott Esq? and M" Abigail his wife, who died with the Throat= Distemper Aug: 10:h 1765 Age 37 years, 5 months and 13 Days. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
She was born February 25, 1728-9.
[Death's Head.] Thomas the Son of DE Oliver Prescott & M.s Lydia his wife, who died with the Throat Distemper aug: 10th 1765 Age 10 months
He was born October 11, 1764.
Memento [Skull and Cross-Bones] mori Here lyeth the Body of MẸ Nathaniel Lawrance, who departed this Life Sep: 12th A.D. 1765 Aged 87 Years, 6 months and 21 Days.
The son of ENOCH and RUTH (WHITNEY | SHATTUCK) LAWRENCE, born February 21, 1677-8, at Watertown. The mother was the widow of JOHN SHATTUCK, when she married ENOCH.
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Memento mori [Skull and Cross-Bones.] Here lies the Body of M. Abigail Prescott, Relict of the Hon!e Benjamin Prescott Esq: who departed this Life Sep! 13th Annoq ; Domini 1765, Aged 68 years, 5 months, 19 Days. The memory of the just is Blessed
The daughter of the Honorable THOMAS and MARY (WILSON) OLIVER. She was the mother of Colonel WILLIAM PRESCOTT.
[Cherub's Head.] Here lies the Body of Abel Prescott the son of James Prescott Esq! & M. Susanna his
wife, who died with the Throat Distemper Sept: 17 A. D. 1765. Aged 5 years, 4 months 24 Days.
He was born April 23, 1760.
[Cherub's Head.]
William the son
of James Prescott
Esq! & M. Susanna
his wife, who died with the Throat=
[Cherub's Head.] Sarah the Daughter of James Prescott Esq! & M. Susanna his wife, who died with the Throat=
Distemper Sept: 19th Distemper Septr 20th A : D : 1765. A : D: 1765 Aged 3 years, 6 Aged 17 months, months, 21 Days. 17 days.
From Death's arrest no Age is free.
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Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] Here lies the Body of M. Lucy Trobridge, daughter of M: John Woods & M. Sarah his wife, who departed this Life Decem: 25:2 1765. In ye 31 year of her age. This monument is Erectea by her father to her memo".
The daughter of JOHN and SARAH (LONGLEY) WOODS, born May 18, 1735, and the first wife of THOMAS TROWBRIDGE.
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Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] Here lies the Body of M" Mary
Parker wife of Lieu: Benjamin Parker, who departed this Life June 16 1766. In the 67th year of her age.
The daughter of ZECHARIAH and MARY SAWTELL, born April II, 1697.
Here lies the Body of Silas Barron, son of M: Silas parker barron & M's Abigail his wife, who died of the 108 Convulsion-fit Aug: 7th A. D. 1766. Aged 3 weeks and I day.
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Here lies the Body of Rebekah Sawtell the Daughter of M. Jonathan Sawtell & M" Mary his wife, who died Sept 5th A. D. 1766. Aged 1 Year 7 months & 8 Days.
She was born January 28, 1765.
Here lies the Body of Josiah Sartell son of M: Ephraim Sartell Jun? and M. Abigial his wife, who died October. 26th A. D. 1766. Aged 4 Years, 8 months & 26 Days
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.]
Here lies Interred the Body of M. Elizebeth Farnsworth, third wife of M: Aaron Farnsworth Formerly the wife of MẸ ted Josiah Parker, who depar, This Life December 12th
1766. In the 47th Year of her Age. this Monument is Erected by Josiah - Parker's Children.
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1767
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] Here lieth the Body of Phinehas Bowers ye Son of M: Samuel Bowers and MẸ Deborah his wife, who Departed this Life July . 27th 1767. Age 16 Years, 6 months, and 15 days,
He was born October 2, 1750.
[Urn. Willow Tree and Urn. Urn.]
SACRED to the memory of EUNICE SHEPLE wife of Joseph Sheple Esq". who died Aug. 1767 Æt. 42.
1768
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] Here lies Interred
the Body of Cap! Ephraim Sawtell, who departed this Life October 8th 1768. In the 83ª year of his age. Dear friends for me pray do not weep, I ame not dead but here do sleep, Within this solid lump of clay, Until the Resurection Day : And here indeed I must remain, Till Christ shall rais me up again.
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Here lies the Body of Luther Russell son of MẸ Ephraim Russell & Mª Miriam his wife, who died Novem: 17: 1768. Aged 4 months, 3 weeks & 3 days.
Memento [ Three Cherubs' Heads] mori Here lies Buried the Body of M: Samuel Bowers of Groton, who departed this Life the Sixteenth
Day of December
Anno Domini 1768. Half a hour after Three of the Clock in ye Afternoon, and in the Fifty Eight year Of his age.
The son of SAMUEL and ESTHER BOWERS, born December 21, 17II. He lived in the present Champney house, where he kept a tavern during many years.
1769
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] Here lies Interr'd the Remains of MẸs Susannah Underwood wife of M: Joseph Underwood who Departed this Life Feb: 18:h 1769. In the 82 Year of her Age.
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Memento mori [ Cherub.]
Here lies the Remains of Miss Mary Lakin the Daughter of M: William Lakin and M". Miriam his wife who departed this Life June 3ª 1769. In the 28th year of her age.
Corruption earth and worms, Shall but refine her flesh ; Till her triumphant Spirit comes, To take it on afresh.
She lived desaired and died lamented.
She was born April 25, 1742.
Memento mori
[Cherub's Head.]
Here lies the Body of Lieu! Benjamin Parker, who departed this Life Oct: 29th 1769. Aged 77 years 10 months & 25 days.
The son of JOSEPH and HANNAH PARKER, born December 3, 1691 ; he married, October 23, 1718, MARY SAWTELL.
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Here lies ye Body of Lucy Tarbell Daughter of MẸ Oliver & M" Lucy Tarbell who di- ed Jan! 14th 1770 Aged 2 years 7 months & 8 days.
[ Cherub.]
Here lies the Body of Sarah Daughter of M: Ebenezer Patch and Mrs Sarah his wife who died April 2ª 1770 Aged 13 years 6 months and 18 days.
She was born September 15, 1756.
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.]
Here lies the Body of M. Mary Page wife Ensign Jonathan of
Page who departed this Life May 22ª 1770. In the 90th Yea of her Age.
This Monument is Erected by her son Benjamin Page.
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[Cherub's Head.] Memento mori
Here lies Inter'd the Remains of ABEL Lawrence Esq! son of ye late Col" W™ Lawrence & Susanna his wife, Being formed by ye God of ye Spirits of all flesh with Superiour intallectual abilities he was Called forth in Early life to the mannagement of publick bussiness, and acquitted himself with honour, he was for Several years a member of ye General Court, a Justice of ye peace ; he was affable in his Disposition when he saw any in Distress he felt for them, & was ready to Releive them to the utmost of his power. Beleiving a state of immortality, he endav- oured to secure happiness therein, by the Exercise of Repentance towards God & faith in Christ, after patiently Endureing a long and distressing illness, he submitted to the Stroke of all Conquering death on the 20th of September A 1770. Anno Atatis 41
Memento mori [Cherub.] Here lies ye Body of M" Elizabeth Moors wife of MẸ Abraham Moors who departed this Life Decem! 4: 1770 In the 73ª year of her age.
Her maiden name was GILSON.
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1771
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] Here lies the Body of M: Samuel Barron who de- parted this Life June 9th 1771. In the 88th year of his Age.
By his will he left to the Church of Christ in Groton the sum of thirteen pounds, five shillings, and four pence, the interest to be used for the benefit of the poor.
Here lies the Body of Darling Blood the Son of ME Oliver Blood and Mrs Sarah his wife who died Sep !. 18th 1771 aged 2 years 4 M. & 8 D.
The maiden name of this child's mother was DARLING.
Here lies the Body of Sarah Daughter of MẸ Ebenezer Patch and M.8 Sarah his wife who died Nov! 5th 1771 Aged 9 months and 4 days.
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[Cherub.]
Here lies ye Body of Bela Ware Son of DE Ephraim & M's Martha Ware who Died Feb! 27th 1772 Aged 7 months & 15 days. Fresh as the Morn The fragrant bud hangs withered Ere its Blown
[Cherub's Head.] Memento mori
Here lies inter'd the Remains of M! John Lawrence son of
Abel Lawrence Esq. & M. Mary his wife who suddenly departed this Life by Being Drownded June 8th 1772. In the 19th year of his Age.
One of twins, born October 14, 1752.
[Cherub's Head.] In Memory of M! BENJAMIN PAGE, who Departed this Life September the 3d 1772. in the 54th Year of his age.
the Sweet Remembraance of Ye Just Shall flourish When he sleeps in Dust.
The son of JONATHAN and MARY PAGE, born July 19, 1719 ; he married SARAH WILLARD, of Lancaster.
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Memento mori [Cherub's Head.]
Here lies the Body of M! Josiah
Boyden, who depar-
ted this Life Oct! 17: 1772. in ye 72ª year of his age. Also 8 of his Children 5 sons & 3 daughters all lyeing near this place.
The son of JONATHAN and ELIZABETH BOYDEN, born Septem- ber 21, 1701.
[Cherub.]
Here lies the Body of Joseph Stone son of ME Nathaniel Stone & M. Sybel his wife who died Nov! 10!" 1772. Aged 2 years.
He was born December 19, 1769.
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[Cherub's Head.] COL. JOHN BULKLEY, whose remains are here entomb'd, departed this Life Dec! ye 3ª AD. 1772. A. 69. much lamented by those who knew him. He left a sorrowful widow, four Daughters & one son, named JOHN by whom this family . tomb was built ; who also departed this Life Dec! ye 14:" AD 1774. Æ 26. & whose remains are here deposited.
He was educated at Harvard College and took the degree of A.B. & A.M. In the years 1769 and 1772. A good natural genius improv'd by a liberel Education he employ'd in the study of Law but had only practiced as an attorney a sufficient time to raise in his friends the most (sanguine) hopes of whatever great or good could reasonably be expected from an honest & benevolent heart, influenced by a good understanding and a prudent disposition, before a period was put to his Actions and designs ; & his numerous Acquaintance were call'd to lament the death of a dutiful son-a loving brother-a faithful friend-a kind neighbour-a good citizen-an honest man.
Amicus patriae, generis humani Amicus.
1773
Memento mori [Cherub.] Here lies Buried ye Body of M. Prudence Warren
wife of M! Abijah
Warren ; she depar-
ted this Life Feb! I: 1773. Aged 23 Years. Likeways a little babe still born ro days before she died.
Her maiden name was LAWRENCE, and she was from Hollis, New Hampshire.
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[Bird.] Here lies ye Body son of Joshua Richard
son of MẸ Convers & M's Marcy Rich- ardson, who died March 15# 1773. Aged 6 months & 4 days.
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] Here lies ye remains of Mrs. Sarah Woods ye wife of Leiut John Woods, who departed this Life
years March. 28: 1773. aged 67A A faithful wife, a tender mo= ther, a diligent & prudent mistress of a Family, & a pious christian, She lived beloved, died lamen= ted, with a comfortable hope of entering into ye joy of her Lord. Her children arise up & call her bles- sed ; her husband also & he praiseth (her.
The daughter of JOHN and SARAH (PRESCOTT) LONGLEY, born March 28, 1706.
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] ERECTED In memory of Miss Eunice Green (Daughter of M'= Jonathan & M": Sarah Green) who depart= ed this Life April ye I. 1773. In ye 20th year of her Age.
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Stephen Son to the Revd M. Samuel Dana and Anna his wife ; died July 2ª 1773. aged 17 days.
Memento mori [Cherub.]
Here lies the Body Mrs Lucy Moors wife of ME Joseph Moors who departed this Life August 26th 1773, In the 33ª year of her age.
Her maiden name was STONE ; she was married July 22, 1761.
Memento mori [Cherub.]
HERE lies the Body of Mrs Hannah Blood, wife of Mr Caleb Blood, she de= parted this Life Sept Ist 1773. Aged 38 years 1 month and 26 days.
The daughter of JOHN and SARAH (DAVIS) HOLDEN, born June 24, 1735 ; she was married November 1, 1753.
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[Death's Head.] In Memory of MOLEY WILLIAMS Daut of M! JOHN and Mrs MOLEY WILLIAMS, she Died Sept 24, I773 : Aged 14 Months and 14 Days.
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