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The youngest child of NATHANIEL and JOANNA (ELLIS) ROCKETT, born June 11, 1716, at Wrentham ; he married, August 17, 1738, ELIZABETH ADAMS, born September 3, 1719, at Sherborn.
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MR. JONATHAN LAWRANCE died April 12, 1806 in the 81 year of his age.
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MRS ESTHER LAWRANCE, died Feb. 2. 1789 in the 65 year of her age. wife of Mr. Jonathan Lawrance
The son of THOMAS and PRUDENCE LAWRENCE, born Septem- ber 2, 1725 ; his wife was a daughter of JONATHAN and SARAH (BARRON) SHED, born August 23, 1724.
[Cherub's Head.] IN Memory of Miss MOLLY STONE, Daug! of MẸ Nathaniel & M .: Sybel Stone, who died June 16th 1789 : In the 18 year of her age.
Memento mori [Cherub's Head.] ERECTED In Memory of M™ Hannah Bowers, (wife of M". Jonas Bowers,) who departed this life July ye 12 1789 ; In the 48th year of her Age.
Her maiden name was BROWN ; she was married December 2, 1761.
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[ Cherub's Head.] Memento mori HERE lies the Body of MI. Robert Ames who departed this Life Nov5. 15th 1789 ; Aged 26 years & I month.
The son of ROBERT and SARAH (WOODS) AMES, born October 12, 1763.
1790
[ Cherub.] In Memory of Ede Sawtell, Daut of Lieu' Elnathan & M" Ruth Sawtell, who died March ye 14th 1790: Aged 2 years & 5 days.
Remember death [Cherub's Head.] ERECTED IN Memory of M" Anna Bancroft, Relict of Capt Benjamin Bancroft, who departed this life April ye 3ª 1790 ; In the 88th year of her Age
The daughter of JOHN and ANNA (TARBELL) LAWRENCE, baptized November 1, 1702.
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[Cherub's Head.] In Memory of Mrs. Mahala Lawrence, wife of Mr. Rowland Lawrence who died July ye 30th 1790, Aged 26 years 1 m & 14 d
[Cherub's Head.] IN Memory of Eleazer Park Son of M: John Park Jun, and Mrs Lydia his wife who died Sept Ioth 1790, Aged 1 year 10 months & 13 days Say lovely, prattling, playful boy, Thy Father's hope, thy Mother's Joy ; Why didst thou make so short a stay ! But steal our hearts & then away. God gives & takes let man adore, Death wafts me to th' immortal shore.
[Cherub's Head.] ERECTED In Memory of Cap: John Sawtell, who departed this Life Dec! ye 23ª A 1790, Aged 61ª years 8 months and 5 days.
The son of EPHRAIM and. ABIGAIL SAWTELL, born April 18, 1729.
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1791
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED IN Memory of MR. NATHAN AMES who died March 7, 1791. Æt. 61.
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In memory of M'. OLIVER SPAULDING who departed this life Oct 27th, 1791 ; in the 28th year of his age.
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IN Memory of Miss Rebecca Farnsworth Daughter of MẸ Ebenezer Farnsworth and M" Sarah his wife who died Jan" ye I792; in ye 25th year of her age. Friends & physicians could not save, My mortal body from ye grave. Nor can ye grave confine me here, When Christ shall call me to appear.
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[Cherub's Head.] ERECTED In Memory of Mrs. Betty Sawtell, wife of Mr. Joseph Sawtell Jun !. who departed this life May 13th 1792. In the 36th year of her age. Oh ! all my friends the hour will soon appear When you must die, & leave your bodies here, Oh ! then prepare for death that when you die May join the saints, in songs above the skye.
1793
[Cherub's Head.] In Memory of Mrs. MARY STONE, Relict of Mr. JOSEPH STONE, who departed this Life April. 6 1793, Aged 81 years & 11 months.
The daughter of JONAS and THANKFUL (WHEELER) PRESCOTT, born April 29, 1711.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN [Urn.]
Memory of Mrs. JEAN PARK wife of Mr. JOHN PARK who died April 25. 1793. Æt. 61. Relentless death not tears nor pray'rs regards ; Not worth nor usefulness his hand retards !
Her maiden name was STEWART.
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[Cherub's Head.] Memento mori Here lies the body of M: Sarah Chamberlin (wife of Sam! Chamber- lin and late wife of M: Ebenezer Patch) who died June ye 12h 1793 ; In the 64th year of her age. The daughter of JACOB WRIGHT, of Westford.
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Memory of MR. JOHN PARK who died Augt. 15. 1793. At. 62. Glory with all her lamps shall burn, And watch the Christians sleeping clay ; Till the last trumpet rouse his urn, To aid the triumphs of the day.
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[ Cherub.] IN Memory of M: Thomas Wood. who died March 2ª 1794: Aged 47. Also Bennit Wood. Son of M: Thomas Wood & M" Mary his wife, who died April 26 1794; Aged 4 years.
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[Cherub's Head.] ERECTED To the memory of Mr. Converce Richardson who died March 8th 1794, Aged 62
1795
[Cherub.] IN Memory of M .: Rebekah Lawrance wife of Lieu! Benjamin Lawrance, who died Feb: 18h 1795; Aged 72
Her maiden name was DODGE.
[ Willow Tree.] In Memory of Artemas Hemenway, son of Lieut Samuel & Mrs. Sarah Hemenway, who died March 13 !! 1795, Aged 3 years and I month.
IN Memory of Polly Reed, daug! of Mr. John & Mrs : Sally Reed, who died March 25th 1795, Aged 19 months.
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In memory of James Rockwood, son of Lieut. Samuel and Mrs Lucy Rockwood his wife who died July 28th 1795. Aged 4 years 10 months & 19 days.
IN Memory of two Children of MẸ Thomas & M" Mary Wood
Daniel died July ye 30th 1795; in ye 4th year of his age.
Elizabeth died July 31st I795; in ye 3ª year of her age.
[Cherub's Head.] Beneath this monu- ment lies Buried SUSANNA PRESCOTT, eldest daughter of JAMES PRESCOTT Jun. EsQ, and Mrs. HANNAH PRESCOTT, who died August 14th 1795. In ye 3d year of her age.
So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour ; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die.
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[Cherub's Head.] In memory of Thomas Rockwood, Son of Lieut. Samuel Rockwood & M's Lucy his wife died Aug. 17 1795 ; aged one year 4 Months & 10 days.
[Cherub.] IN Memory of Miss Anna Wait Daughter of Lieu: Phinehas Wait & Mrs Edee his wife who died Sep! ye 14 1795 ; in ye 18th year of her age.
[Cherub.] IN Memory of M™s Edee Wait, wife of Lieu: Phinehas Wait, who died Oct: ye 8th 1795; in ye 50th year of her age
[Cherub.] IN Memory of Miss Elizabeth Wait Daughter of Lieu: Phinehas Wait & Mrs. Sarah his wife who died Oct. ye 13th 1795 ; in ye 26th year
of her age. .
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[Urn. Willow Tree and Urn. SACRED to the memory of JOSEPH SHEPLE ESQ.R who died Oct. 16. 1795. Æt. 74. The son of JOHN and LYDIA SHEPLE, born May 22, 1721.
[Cherub.] IN Memory of Miss Naby Fassett Daughter of Lieu: Amaziah Fassett & Mª Edee his wife who died Oct. ye 224 1795 ; in ye 21 year of her age.
[Cherub's Head.] ERECTED In Memory of M: Jonas Bowers who died Novi ye 11th 1795; Aged 52.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN [Urn.]
Memory of Mr. WILLIAM PARK who died Novr. 14. 1795. Æt. 32. Alass ! from death the terrors fly, When once 'tis understood ; 'Tis nature's call'tis God's decree, And is, and must be good.
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[Cherub's Head.] In memory of MR. NEHEMIAH TROWBRIDGE, son of the late Rev. CALEB TROWBRIDGE, who died January 11th 1796. Aged 73 years.
[Cherub.] IN Memory of Miss Bredget Fletcher Daughter of Mr. Ezekiel Fletcher & Mrs. Bredget his wife who died Oct. 20th 1796, Aged 28.
IN memory of Ralph Nutting Son of Mr. William Nutting and Mrs. Susanna his wife who died Nov .: 1: 1796. Aged 6 years & 3 days. Farewell dear babe, a short farewell, Till we shall meet again above ; In the sweet groves where pleasures dwell, And trees bear fruits of life & love.
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EPHRAIM NUTTING DIED Jan. 10, 1797, Aged 91 years.
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IN memory of Elizabeth Nutting Daughter of Mr. Abijah and Mrs. Eunice Nutting who died March 2ª 1797 ; Aged 2 years 11 mon- ths and 10 days.
[Cherub's Head.] In memory of MR. EDMUND TARBELL, the son of MR. JOHN & MRS. HANNAH TARBELL, who died June 20th 1797, aged 31 years and 13 days.
Youth's fair flower soon fades and dies, And Life's swift moment quickly flies ; But to prepare for Death and Heav'n Is all for which the longest Life is giv'n.
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IN Memory of Mrs. Hannah Green, wife of Mr. William Green, who died Sep. 3ª 1797. Aged 90 years.
Her maiden name was HOLDEN.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED In Memory of Miss Grace Whiting daughter of Leonard Whiting Esq. of Hollis N.H. & Ann his wife, who departed this Life October 15th A 1797. At. 27.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of MIS MARY LAWRANCE, wife of M: SALMON LAWRANCE, who died Dec. 22, 1797. Æt. 28 years 2 months & 26 days
1798
[Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED [Urn.]
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to the memory of MRS. SARAH SHATTUCK, wife of Cap Job Shattuck, who died May 5. 1798. Æt. 61.
Retire my friends dry up your tears I shall rise when Christ appears.
The daughter of SAMUEL and SARAH (HOLDEN) HARTWELL, born March 19, 1737-8. She was one of a band of patriotic women who arrested, in April, 1775, LEONARD WHITING, of Hollis, New Hampshire, a noted tory, bearing despatches from Canada to the British in Boston.
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IN Memory of Mrs. Deborah Shipley wife of Mr. James Shipley who died Sep: 12th 1798; Aged 37.
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IN Memory of MR. JOHN GRAGG who died Sep: 18, 1798; in the 58 year of his age. When I lie bury'd deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care ; These with' ring limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair.
The son of JACOB and MARGARET GRAGG, born July 9, 1741.
1799
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of MRS. EUNICE LAKIN wife of Mr Jacob Lakin who died Jan. 1, 1799 Æt. 92.
The daughter of JOSIAH and LUCY LAKIN; she was born October 7, 1707, and married, January 28, 1729-30, her cousin JACOB, son of JOSEPH and ABIGAIL LAKIN.
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[Cherub's Head.] [Hour-Glass.] In memory of MRS. ELIZABETH ROCKWOOD the widow of Lieu: ELISHA ROCKWOOD who departed this life May 16 A. D. 1799, in the 80th year of her age.
Her maiden name was ADAMS ; she was born September 13, 1719, at Sherborn, and was married August 17, 1738.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of Miss. ELISABETH TARB- ELL, daughter of Mr. Nehemiah & Mrs Martha Tarbell, who died July 12, 1799 ; Aged 21.
Friends as you pass, suppress the falling tear, You wish her out of heaven, to wish her hear.
[Urn.] In Memory of Curtis Cook (Son of Insign Peter Cook & Mrs. Alice his wife) who died Sep. 4th 1799. Aged 1 year 3 months and 12 days
Sleep on my babe ! & take your rest ; God took you home, "hen he thought best.
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In Memory of Evelina Wheeler, Daug .. of Mr. Asa and Mrs. Sarah Wheeler, who died Sep! 8th 1799. Æt. 1 year 3 months & 2 days.
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ERECTED IN Memory of MRS. SARAH FARWELL, Consort of CAPE HENRY FARWELL, who died Sep: 15 1799. Aged 66
The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
Her maiden name was TAYLOR, and she was from Westford.
IN memory of Nabby Carlton Daugh- ter of Mr. Solomon and Mrs. Nabby Carlton who died Oct .. 2ª 1799. Aged I year 10 months & 15 days.
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IN Memory of Sally Cook Daughter of Insign Peter Cook & Mrs. Alice his wife who died Oct. 2ª 1799. Aged 3 years 1 month and 20 days.
Sleep on my babe ! & take your rest ; God took you home, when he thought best.
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ERECTED IN memory of Mrs. Susanna the wife of Mr. William Nutting who departed this life Feb! 12th 1800. Aged 42 years & 4 months.
" Be still and know that I am God," Were the last words her lips exprest ; Her flesh doth rest beneath this clod, Her soul enjoys immortal rest.
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To The memory of HON. JAMES PRESCOTT EsQ. This monument is Erected
Stranger ! Here lies the son of THE HON. BENJAMIN PRESCOTT EsQ. and grandson of JONAS PRESCOTT EsQ. of Groton, and great grandson of CAPT. JOHN PRESCOTT of Lanc- aster. He was born Jan. 13th A. D. 1720, I He served the public more than fifty years su- ccessively, in various military offices, the of- fice of civil Magistrate, Legislator, Counsel- lor of the Executive, Sheriff of Middlesex, or Judge of the C. C. Pleas, which last he sustained to his death. He was distinguish- ed for his patriotic labors to establish the rights and independence of his country. Ever the steady friend of true liberty, infl- exible in virtue, and thro' life exemplary for christian piety.
He died Feb. 15th, A. D. 1800, Æ. 80. "Quick flees the shadow, man !"
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ERECTED IN Memory of Mrs. ABAGAIL BUTTRICK wife of Mr. TILLY BUTTRICK who died May 2, 1800. Æ. 44.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] In Memory of Mrs. BREDGET FLETCHER, wife of Lieu :. EZEKIEL FLETCHER, who died Aug :. 9, 1800. Aged 53.
Mark my gay friends the solemn tole, Speaks the departure of the soul. Let each one ask himself am I Prepar'd, shoul'd I be call'd to die.
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ERECTED In memory of Mrs. Ruth Lawrance wife of Mr. Joel Lawrance who departed this life Nov. 19, 1800 ; Aged 35 years.
The daughter of JONATHAN COLLIER, of Groton.
1801
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED To the Memory of Mr. EPHRIAM NASH, who died Augt. 27, 1801 ; Aged 71. The sweet Remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
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1802
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] To the Memory of Mrs. Sarah Taylor Relict of Mr. David Taylor formerly wife of Mr. W Parker and also wife of Mr. Abiel Richardson She died Feb .. 9, 1802 ; Aged 80 years.
[ Willow Tree.] Daniel Livermore, Died August 28. 1802, aged 3 months & 10 days. son of Mr William & Mrs Betsey Livermore,
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ERECTED in memory of MR. JOHN TARBELL, who died 9, Sep. 1802, in the 80 th year of his age.
The son of WILLIAM and MARY (FARNSWORTH) TARBELL, born August 19, 1723 ; he married, first, October 29, 1753, SARAH, daughter of JOHN and MARY (BRADSTREET) PARKER, born April 14, 1726, and, secondly, HANNAH
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED In memory of LIEUI. PHINEAS WAIT .. who departed this life Nov: 29, 1802 ; in the 67 year of his age.
The son of PHINEAS and MARY (HUBBARD) WAIT, born November 12, 1736 ; he married, first, January 28, 1762, SARAH PIERCE, of Pepperell, and, secondly, EDE -
1803
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] Erected in Memory of Mrs. Jane Reed Relict of Mr. Timothy Reed of Dunstable, formerly the wife of Lieu! William Nutting of this Town, who died Feb! 7, 1803, in the 86 year of her age.
Her maiden name was BOYNTON.
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MR. TIMOTHY CROU
In memory of CH who died March 4 1803 in the 53, Year of his age.
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[Urn.] IN memory of LOVINA Consort of MR. ABEL TARBELL, who died Ist. Octr. 1803. in the 22 year of her age.
The daughter of JOSHUA and BRIDGET LONGLEY, of Shirley, born August 15, 1781.
[Willow Tree.] In Memory of Thos Barrett Nutting son of Mr. William & Mrs. Mary Nutting, he died Oct! 7th 1803, aged 18 months & 19 Ds. Ah ! little Pleasant lovely Boy Thy Father's hope, thy Mother's (joy Why didst thou make no longer stay Just steal our hearts & then away.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MR. ISAIAH EDES who died Novr. 17. 1803. Æt. 73
The son of PETER and ESTHER (HALL) EDES, born December II, 1730, at Charlestown; he married AGNES, daughter of ROBERT, Jr., and SUSANNA (JOHNSON) SCREECH, and removed to Groton in the year 1796. He married for his second wife,; Mrs. Samice SARAH PARKER, and for his third, MARY KEMP. There were no children by the second marriage.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. JAMES MOORS son of Joseph Moors Esq. and Mrs. Sarah Moors, who died Dec. 14th, 1803; in the 20th year of his age. Let sorrow change to sacred mirth, Know God in love hath given The pure in heart, who mourn on earth, Perpetual smiles in heaven.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED IN Memory of CAPT. HENRY FARWELL, who died Jan. 9, 1804, in the 81 year of his age.
The son of WILLIAM and ELIZABETH FARWELL, born July 21, 1724 ; a soldier in the French war and a captain of a company of minute men at the opening of the Revolution. He was severely wounded at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of CAP. ASA LAWRANCE, who died Jan. 16. 1804. Æt. 67.
The son of PELEG and RUTH LAWRENCE, born June 14, 1737 ; he married, July 27, 1757, ABIGAIL KING, of Littleton.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. MARY STONE Relict of DEA. JAMES STONE, who died March 29th 1804; Æt. 95.
The daughter of Jobs and HANNAH FARWELL, born February 5, 1709 ; she was married December 28, 1726.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] HERE lies buried George Dana, Son of Samuel Dana & Rebeckah his wife who died April 12 A. D. 1804, aged 1 year 6 months & 10 days.
[Urn.] IN Memory of Lieut. Reuben Lewis. who died May 4, 1804, aged 65 years.
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[Urn and Willow Tree.] Monumental Tribute SAMUEL ROCKWOOD, son of ELISHA ROCKWOOD, and ELIZABETH his wife, Was born at Groton Decem. 6 1754, and died suddenly May 29, 1804 ; for a course of years he sustained the office of Deacon in the Church, and was honored with many posts of civil trust, the duties of which He discharged with great prudence and fidelity. In his character, was conspicuous an uncommon assemblage Of the mildest and most useful virtues. At his death, Among survivors who knew him, There were none but friends - All united in deploring this loss.
Here lies Lydia Ann Prescott, daughter of Oliver Prescott Junr. Esq. and Mrs. Ann his wife who died Sept. 4th 1804. Aged 1 year and II months.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED [Urn.]
In memory of MRS. BETSY GASS, wife of MR. THOMAS GASS, who died Sep. 21, 1804. in the 35 year of her age. Death is a debt to nature due, I've paid the debt and so must you.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED IN memory of Dea". BENJAMIN BANCROFT who died Octr. 27, 1804. Æt. 80.
Eldest child of BENJAMIN and ANNA (LAWRENCE) BANCROFT, born September 29, 1724, at Charlestown ; he married, October 18, 1749, ALICE, daughter of WILLIAM and MARY (FARNSWORTH) TARBELL. She was born March 4, 1729-30, and died November 29, 1781. .
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ERECTED in memory of the
HON. OLIVER PRESCOTT EsQ. M. D. A. A. S. M. M. S. S. who departed this life November 17, A. 1804. aged 73 years, 6 months, and 9 days. ALSO MRS. LYDIA PRESCOTT, Consort of the above said OLIVER PRESCOTT, who died September 27, A. 1798, aged 62 years, 11 months, and 11 days.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED In memory of MR. CALEB BLOOD, who died Decr. 9. 1804. Æt. 70. flee, From death the gloomy terrors When once tis understood, 'Tis natures call'tis Gods decree And is and must be good.
Son of JOHN and JOANNA (NUTTING) BLOOD, born November 23, 1734; he married, November 1, 1753, for his first wife, HANNAH, daughter of JOHN and SARAH (DAVIS) HOLDEN, and March 3, 1774, for his second, ELIZABETH, daughter of ISAAC and ANNA (GREEN) FARNSWORTH.
1805
[Urn.] Luther Tarbell son of Mr. William & Mrs. Mary Tarbell, died 4 Jan. 1805 aged 8 years & 9 months.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of Mrs. ALICE COOK wife of Mr. PETER COOK who died March 16, 1805 ; Aged 29 years 2 months and 13 days. The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Retire my friends, dry up your tears ; Here I must lay till Christ appears.
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[ Willow Tree.] In memory of Peter Woodberry, son of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Rebeccah Woodberry, who died July 2, 1805 ; Aged 4 years.
Sleep on sweet babe, and take your rest, For God will call, when he thinks best.
Keystone.
Hour-Glass.
Compass.
Trowel. Urn. Pickaxe.
Coffin.
Spade.
ERECTED in memory of Lieut. JONAS FARNSWORTH, who departed this life suddenly by a stroke of the sun 16th July 1805. in the 57th year of his age. An honest man is the noblest work of God.
The son of AMos and LYDIA (LONGLEY) FARNSWORTH, born August 18, 1748.
[ Willow Tree.] IN Memory of GABRIEL L. BLOOD, son of Mr. Henry & Mrs. Abagail Blood, who died Aug. 28, 1805. aged 6 years & 7 months. Sleep on sweet babe & take your (rest, For God will call, when he thinks (best.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MR. JAMES KINDALL, who died Sep. 20, 1805. Æt. 27.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] ABIGAIL GARDNER. consort of THOMAS GARDNER ESQ. daughter of the HON. EBENEZER &
ABIGAIL CHAMPNEY, was born May 4, 1767. died Nov. 10, 1805.
Thus must we leave the banks of life, And try this doubtful sea Vain are our groans & dying strife To gain a moments stay.
Her mother was the daughter of the Reverend CALEB TROWBRIDGE, the fifth minister of the town.
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1806
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. JONATHAN PEIRCE, who died May 12, 1806 ; in the 55. Year of his age. He was a tender father, an affectionate husband, a benevolent neighbour, a sincere friend. Thrice blessed are the pious dead, Who in the Lord shall die ; Their weary flesh as on a bed Safe in the grave shall lie. Their holy souls at length releas'd To heaven shall take their flight ; There to enjoy eternal rest, And infinite delight."
The son of JONATHAN and RUTH (GILSON) PEIRCE, born December 3, 1751.
[Stars. Square and Compass. Stars.] IN memory of MR. WILLIAM LEPEAR, who died June 5, 1806. Æt. 63.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of Lieut. EZEKIEL FLETCHER who died July 7, 1806. Aged 65. Welcome those Bonds which did unite My soul to it's Supreme delight
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED To the Memory of Cap: JEPHTHAH RICHARDSON who died Oct. 9. 1806. Æ. 49.
The noble, generous, resolute & just, Like other, mortals mingles with the dust.
The son of CONVERSE and MARY RICHARDSON ; he kept a tavern, during many years, on the present site of the Baptist Church.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED To the Memory of MR. WILLIAM SHATTUCK who died Oct. 9. 1806. Æt. 42.
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Son of JOB and SARAH (HARTWELL) SHATTUCK, born March 8, 1765; he married EUNICE, daughter of SIMON and ANNA (SHATTUCK) BLOOD.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of OLIVE MOORS daughter of Joseph Moors Esq. and Mrs. Sarah Moors, who died Nov. 6th, 1806 in the 14th year of her age. As fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail, smiling solace of an hour ! So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasures only bloom to die.
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In Memory of Sarah Shattuck, Daughter of Mr. William Shattuck, who died Nov .. 7. 1806. Aged 7 years & 3 months.
[Urn.] 1807
In memory of Adeline Amelia Weeks, Daugh .. of Mr. David & Mrs. Eli- za Weeks, who died Jan .. 16, 1807 ; aged 5 mon- ths & 22 days.
Farewell sweet babe farewell adue No more with pleasure shall I look on you Death comes with a scythe to cut the down Like the tender grass you must be mown You have left a world of sorrow sin & pain It is wicked to call thee back to life again.
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SACRED To the Memory of MRS. EUNICE SHATTUCK. wife of Mr. William Shattuck who died Feb. 10 1807. Æt. 41.
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The daughter of SIMON and ANNA (SHATTUCK) BLOOD, born February 25, 1766.
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[Urn. Willow Tree. Urn.] In memory of MR. THOMAS GRAGG, who died May 17, 1807, Æt. 61. ALSO MRS. EUNICE, his wife, died Dec. 18, 1826. Æt. 76. In dust their relicks here repose, Their joys and griefs are done ; The Judgment day will full disclose, The crowns which they have won.
The son of JACOB and MARGARET GRAGG, born July 21, 1746 ; he married, December 1, 1768, EUNICE, daughter of JOHN and LYDIA (PARKER) LAKIN, born August 19, 1750.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of Lieut. Benjamin Lawrencee who died July 5, 1807. Æt. 87.
The son of NATHANIEL and ANNA (SCRIPTURE) LAWRENCE, born November 6, 1720 ; he married, June 20, 1744, REBECCA DODGE.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of Ensign PETER COOK who died Nov. 9 A. D. 1807. Aged 42 years and II months. Alass ! from death the terhors fly, When once 'tis understood ; 'Tis nature's call'tis God's decree, And is & must be good.
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1808
[Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of MR. SAMUEL FLETCHER who died Jan". 13, 1808. Æt. 27.
[Urn, Compass, and Willow Tree.]
In memory of MR. TIMOTHY SPAULDING, who died Feb. 19, 1808 ; aged 38 years 10 months & II days.
Dorothy Emerson, daughter of Mr. De- arborn, & Mrs. Sal- ly Emerson, died 29th Feb. 1808. Aged 1 year, 5 mon- ths and 27 days.
[Urn and Willow Tree.] In memory of MISS MARIA SAWTELL dau. of Ens. RICHARD & MRS. ELIZABETH SAWTELL who died 22, April 1808 ; in the 38 year of her age.
Death is a debt by nature due, Which I have paid & so must you.
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Urn.]
[Urn. Willow Tree and Urn. SACRED to the memory of MRS. LUCY HOBART wife of Mr. Josiah Hobart who died June 5, 1808 Æt. 90. Erected by William Cumings Esq.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED in memory of CAPT. EBENEZER HOPKINS, who died
August 24, 1808. Æt. 88.
Cruel death hath conquer'd me,
I with his dart am slain ;
But Christ hath conquer'd death, And I shall rise again.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] James son of Mr. James & Mrs. Faithey Ridgway, died 9
Sept. 1808 aged 20 months.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED To the Memory of MR. ISAAC BOWERS, who died Sep. 14, 1808. Æt. 67.
The son of SAMUEL and DEBORAH (FARNSWORTH) BOWERS, born June 26, 1741 ; he married, March 25, 1765, PRISCILLA DODGE.
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