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Sewall Emerson, son of Mr. Dearborn, and Mrs. Sally Emerson, died 16 Oct. 1808. Aged 9 days.
[Urn.] IN memory of Charls Ames, Son of Mr. Peter & Sally Ames, who died Novr. 8, 1808. Aged 3 years, 3 months & 15 days.
1809
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MR. PHINEAS PARKER, who died Feb. 15 1809. Æt. 61. This stone erected by his Brother James Parker, EsQ.
The son of LEONARD and ABIGAIL PARKER, born September 23, 1748 ; he married, May 26, 1773, RELIEF, daughter of ROBERT and DEBORAH PARKER, born March 27, 1750.
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[Urn and Willow Tree.] In memory of SARAH, wife of JOSEPH ROCKWOOD, who died March 29, 1809, Æt. 66.
Her maiden name was RICHARDSON ; she was married January 30, 1766.
[Willow Tree. Urn. Willow Tree.]
SACRED to the memory of Mr. STEPHEN KEMP, who died April 29 1809. Aged 27 years. son of Capt. LEVI & Mrs. REBECKAH KEMP. He liv'd belov'd & died lamented
[ Willow Tree and Urn]. Memº. Mori SACRED To the Memory of MR. JOHN SHEPLE, who died May 27, A. 1809. Æt. 52. Exe. by John Park f.
The son of JOHN and ABIGAIL (GREEN) SHEPLE, born February 3, 1757-
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MISS REBECCA LEWIS who died June 21 - 1809, Æt. 47.
The daughter of JAMES and REBECCA (BROWN) LEWIS, born July 15, 1762, at Billerica.
1810
[Willow Tree.]
An infant son of LIEU! ABRM & MARY MOORE born May 7. A. 1810.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
Memento Mori SACRED to the memory of of CAP. JAMES LEWIS, formerly of Billerica who died June 12. 1810. Æt. 75 .
The son of BENJAMIN and ELIZABETH (JAQUITH) LEWIS, born September 25, 1735, at Wilmington. He married, January 3, 1760, REBECCA BROWN, and removed to Groton in the spring of 1796.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.]
In memory of SALLY E. BLOOD, Daugh' of M'. Luther Blood, and M. Sally his wife, who died July 18, 1810. Æt. 2. years.
18II
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
SACRED to the memory of ABIGAIL GARDNER daughter of Thomas Gardner Esq. and Abigail Gardner his wife who died March 23, 1811 aged 18 years
"Beauty only blooms to die," But this mortal, must put on immortality."
MR. JOHN PARK, DIED MAY 26, 1811, ÆT. 50. MRS. LYDIA, HIS WIFE, DIED SEPT. 3, 1845, ÆT. 82.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. BETSEY PAGE wife of Enoch C. Page who died June 6, 1811. Æt. 22.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
IN memory of WILLIAM TUFTS, Son of Mr. Eliakim & Mrs. Sarah Tufts, who died Sep. 1, 1811 : Æt. 17.
Youth booming fair and age must die And turn to dust as well as I.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. SIBEL STONE, widow of Mr. Nathaniel Stone, who died Sept. 27. 1811. Æt. 78.
[Urn.] Abigail Wheelock Daughter of John & Lydia Todd died Dec !. 4. 1811. Æt. 1 year & 4 mos
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1812
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED in memory of MR. SILAS PARKER, who died Feby 23d 1812, in the 52ª year of his age.
O ye whose cheek the tear of pity stains, Draw near with pious rev'rence and attend ! Here lie the loving husband's dear remains, The tender father, and the gen'rous friend.
[ Willow Tree. Urn. Willow Tree.]
In memory of MR. EPHRAIM Kemp. who died April 30, 1812, Æt. 71, years. tears : Retire my friends dry up your ars. Here I lie till Christ appe
The son of SAMUEL and ELIZABETH (GILSON) KEMP, born March 22, 1741.
JERUSHA, wife of Ephraim Nutting, DIED May 22, 1812, Aged 87 years.
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[Urn. Willow Tree. Urn.] ROWLAND LAWRENCE, DIED June 17, 1812, Æt. 49.
MAHALA, his wife died July 30, 1790, Æt. 26
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MR. ELISHA YOUNG who died Nov. 19, 1812. Æt. 58. Death is a debt you all must pay, Prepare then for your dying day.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MISS SYRENA SHEPLE Dau. of Mr. Wilder & Mrs. Phebe Sheple who died Dec. 25. 1812. Æt. 12 years.
Stop passenger as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I ; As I am now, so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.
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1813
[Urn.]
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN [Urn.] Memory of LIEU! JOBE SHATTUCK, the 3rd who died Feb. 20, 1813 : Æt. 31. Friends and physicians could not save, My mortal body from the grave, Nor can the grave confine me here, When Christ my Saviour doth appear.
The son of JOB and ELIZABETH (BLOOD) SHATTUCK, born January 22, 1782 ; he married, April 19, 1803, POLLY PRESCOTT, daughter of ELNATHAN and RUTH SAWTELL, born January II, 1784. His widow afterward married LUTHER SHATTUCK, a brother of her first husband.
[ Willow Tree.] In memory of (BEE, MR. PARKER WETHER who died Feb. 25, 1813, Æt. 43.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of CALVIN BLOOD, Son of Mr. Luther Blood and Mrs. Sally his wife, who died Febr. 27. 1813. At. 11. days. Sleep on sweet child & take thy rest, To call thee home God saw it best
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of CAPT. EZEKIEL SHATTUCK, who died April 1. 1813. Æt. 48. Just as the grass is withered Beneath the scorching sun, His glory in the dust is laid, His usefulness is done.
The son of NOAH and SARAH (HARTWELL) SHATTUCK, born April 12, 1763; he married, September 25, 1788, PRUDENCE, daughter of LEVI BLOOD, born October 30, 1770.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of MR. BENJa BOWERS, who died May 4, 1813, Æt. 47.
The son of ISAAC and PRISCILLA (DODGE) BOWERS, born October 27, 1766.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. MARY GULLIVER, widow of Mr. Benjamin Gulliver, who died June 7, 1813 ; Æt. 31.
Her maiden name was BANCROFT.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] In Memory of MISS ABIGAIL W. PATTERSON. Daugr of Mr. Nicolus & Mrs. Abigail W. Patterson of Harvard, who died June 23, 1813. Æt. 22.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] Anna dau. of Capt. Noah & Mrs. Anna Shattuck, died Sept. 19th 1813 : aged 9 years & 9 months. trust,
May guardian cherubs watch thy sacred Till recent life reanimates thy dust.
1814
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of MRS. REBECCA LEWIS, wife of CAP! JAMES LEWIS, who died Jan. 1, 1814. Æt. 75.
The daughter of SAMUEL BROWN, of Billerica, born February 29, 1739-40.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] James Son of Mr. James & Mrs. Faithey Ridgway, died Jan. 19, 1814. Aged 8 months.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of MISS MARJARY LAWRENCE. who died Jan. 29, 1814. Æt. 63.
The daughter of BENJAMIN and REBECCA (DODGE) LAWRENCE, born January 3, 1751.
[ Willow Tree.] In memory of Joseph T. Nutting, son of Mr. Joseph Danforth & Mrs. Lucinda Nutting, who died March 24. 1814. aged 2 years. We will not weep Our babe's asleep In Jesus' arms.
[Willow Tree.] IN memory of James Putnam son of Peter & Susanna Putnam who died March 29, 1814. aged 9 years 6 months Corruption earth and worms Doth but refine this flesh ; Till my triumphant spirit comes And puts it on afresh.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MR. WILDER SHEPLE who died April 2. 1814. Æt. 60. Not beauty youth nor friend could save, Nor virtue snatch thee from the grave, Nor sigh nor groan nor falling tear, Prolong thy stay one moment here.
The son of JOSEPH and EUNICE SHEPLE, born May 5, 1754.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN · memory of THOMAS LAWRANCE, Son of Mr. Joel & Mrs. Ruth Lawrance, who died Augt. 5. 1814. At. 22.
He was drowned in Long Pond.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. ABIGAIL TROWBRIDGE, wife of Mr. Nehemiah Trowbridge, who died Oct: 14, 1814 Æt. 78.
Thrice happy shades, now freed from cares, Thy mortal frame at rest, Secure from pain, from grief and fears, With kindred souls thou'rt blest.
The daughter of MATTHIAS and ABIGAIL (SHED) FARNSWORTH, born November 19, 1735 ; she was married January 12, 1758.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.]
IN memory of Sarah S. Brown, Dau. of Mr. Aaron & Mrs. Sarah Brown, Died Dec. 14, 1814; aged 16 months.
1815
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] ALMON, died Jan. 29, 1815, Æt. 3 ms. 15 ds. LYMAN, JR. died Sept. 16, 1826, Æt. 16 ys. 11 ms. 3 ds. Sons of Lyman & Nabby Fletcher.
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
[Urn.]
ERECTED in memory of SALLY STONE consort of Nathaniel Stone who died March 8, 1815. Æt. 24. Also in memory of an Infant, son of Nathaniel & Sally Stone, who died Aug. 25, 1813. Aged 24 hours.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MR. NATHANIEL SHATTUCK, who died April 5. 1815. Æt. 67.
Friends nor physicians could not save, My mortal body from the grave ; Nor can the grave confine me here, When Christ shall call me to appear.
The son of WILLIAM and EXPERIENCE (SPAULDING) SHATTUCK, born at Hollis, New Hampshire ; he married EUNICE, daughter of BENJAMIN and BETTY (NUTTING) HAZEN, born April 30, 1754.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. SAMPSON PRESCOTT, who died May 16, 1815 ; Æt. 52 ys. Also MRS. LUCY, his wife, died March 14, 1834; Æt. 71 ys. " Here memory comes by true affection led To commune with the distant and the dead ,,
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ERECTED in memory of MR. RICHARD SAWTELL who died Octr. 16. 1815. Æt. 78.
The son of HEZEKIAH and JOANNA (WILSON) SAWTELL, born June 21, 1737 ; he married, March 23, 1763, ELIZABETH BENNET.
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1816
[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
[Urn.] ERECTED in memory of MR. BELA HEMENWAY, Son of Lieut. Samuel Hemenway, and Mrs. Sarah his wife, who died Janr. 17. 1816. Æt. 26.
[Urn.]
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] JONAS Son of Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Lovina Farnsworth died Febr. 2. 1816. Æt. 3 mo: &. 13. days .
Ah ! little pleasant lovely boy, Thy fathers hope thy mothers joy, Why didst thou make no longer stay, Fust steal our hearts and then away.
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
SACRED to the memory of MR JONAS STONE who died April 26, 1816, Æt. 78.
The son of JOSEPH and MARY (PRESCOTT) STONE, born November 11, 1737.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of MR. BENJAMIN JAQUITH who died June 1, 1816, Æt. 65. Dear friends remember Dust thou art, and unto Dust shalt thou return.
[Urn and Willow Tree.] In memory of JOSEPH ROCKWOOD, who died June 9, 1816, Æt. 72.
The son of ELISHA and ELIZABETH ROCKWOOD, born June 13, 1744 ; he married, January 30, 1766, SARAH RICHARDSON.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] Miss Prudence Dunsmoor died June 22 1816 Æt. 38.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED In memory of WILLIAM S. PARK, . son of Mr. John Park & Mrs. Lydia his wife who died Augt. 20, 1816 ; Æt. 20.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
[Urn.] SACRED [Urn.]
to the memory of JEAN DAY wife of Moses Day who died
Oct. 14, 1816, Æt. 48.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED in memory of MRS. JANE TARBELL, wife of Major Abell Tarbell, who died Oct. 29, 1816, Æt. 36.
Her maiden name was HARKNESS, and she was from Lunenburg.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MISS ESTHER EDES who died Novr. II. 1816. Æt. 52.
The daughter of ISAIAH and AGNES (SCREECH) EDES, baptized December 16, 1764, at Charlestown.
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1817
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. JOSEPH ALLEN, who died Jan. 24, 1817 : Æt. 80.
[Willow Tree.] JOHN O. WILLIAMS Son of Mr. Lewis & Mrs. Abigail Williams, died Febr. 28, 1817 ; Æt. 9 months.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN [Urn.]
[Urn.]
memory of MR. STEPHEN MUNROE who died Septr. 16. 1817. Æt. 66.
Farewell my partner, children, all,
For we a while must part ; But soon shall meet upon that shore, Where we shall meet to part no more.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] MOSES AMES son of Mr. George & Mrs. Jemima G. Gillmore. died Sept 20, 1817, aged I Y!
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. BETSY LAWRANCE, wife of Mr. Joel Lawrance, who died Nov. 26, 1817. Æt. 52.
Her maiden name was STEDMAN, and she was Mr. LAWRENCE'S second wife.
1818
[Willow Tree and Urn.] ERECTED in memory of LIEU. SAMUEL HEMENWAY who died March 15. 1818. Æt. 70. Death is a debt to all nature due I have pay'd the debt and so must you.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. AMOS STONE JR. who died May 27, 1818, Æt. 42.
The son of AMos and MOLLY (MOORS) STONE, born September 21, 1776.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. MARY, wife of Mr. Joseph Allen, who died Nov. 3, 1818 : Æt. 72.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn. Willow Tree and Urn.]
In memory of MR JACOB PATCH who died Dec. 22, 1818. At. 72. Also MRS. MARY, wife of Mr. Jacob Patch, died Aug. 27, 1828. Æt. 85.
The son of EBENEZER and SARAH PATCH, born April 5, 1747 ; his wife was the daughter of BENJAMIN and BETTY (NUTTING) HAZEN, born April 28, 1743. They were married January 9, 1772.
1819
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED [Urn.] to the memory of CAP. JOB SHATTUCK who died Jan. 13. 1819. Æt. 84.
The son of WILLIAM and MARGARET (LUND) SHATTUCK, born February 11, 1735-6. He was a noted leader in the insurrection of 1786,-known as the Shays's Rebellion, -and was afterward tried for high treason, convicted, and sentenced to be hanged, but was subsequently pardoned.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED TO the memory of BENJAMIN RICHARDSON, son of MR. Alpheus Richardson, & Mrs. Phebe his wife who died . June, 11, 1819, Aged 20 years. He liv'd belov'd and died lamented.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In Memory of MR. SAMUEL BENNETT, who died Aug. 29, 1819, Æt. 25.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. PRUDENCE SHATTUCK Consort of Capt. Ezekiel Shattuck, Obt. Sept. 2, 1819, At. 49.
With grace and piety her days were crown'd With lustre bright her virtue shine around Reader could ashes speak they'd loudly cry Make God your friend and so prepare to die.
The daughter of LEVI BLOOD, born October 30, 1770; she was married September 25, 1788.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of Mrs. MARY PARKER, wife of Mr. Josias Parker, who died Sept. 25, 1819 ; Æt. 41.
Our hearts are fasten'd to this world, . By strong and endless ties ; . But every sorrow cuts a string, And urges us to rise.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. ELIZABETH BLOOD, wife of Mr. Caleb Blood who died Dec. 9, 1819 ; Æt. 70 : Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarm ; Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms.
The daughter of Deacon ISAAC and ANNA (GREEN) FARNS- WORTH, born March 24, 1750; she was married March 3, 1774.
1820
[Willow Tree and Urn.] GEORGE KORTLANDT, Son of Mr. Aaron & Mrs. Sally Lewis, died Jan. 16, 1820 Æt. 4 ys. & 6 ms.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED TO the memory of William, son of Mr. Alpheus & Mrs. Phebe Richardson, who died Aug. 3, 1820 ; Æt. 17.
This mortal must put on immortality.
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[Urn. Willow Tree. Urn.] THOMAS TROWBRIDGE died Sept. 22, 1820, Æt. 85 yrs. 11 mos. RUTH his wife died Aug. 8, 1836, Æt. 86 yrs.
The son of the Reverend CALEB and HANNAH (WALTER) TROWBRIDGE, born November 12, 1734. RUTH was his second wife, and her maiden name was NEVERS.
1821
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] G Square and Compass. Mallet. Rule. Trowel.]
SACRED To the memory of MR. ALPHEUS RICHARDSON, who died Jan. 20. 1821 ; Æt. 47.
Forgive blest shade, the tributary tear, like this ; That mourns thy exit from a world here, Forgive the wish that would have kept thee And stayed thy progress to the seats of bliss.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of HARIOT NEWELL Daughter of William & Betsy Farnsworth, who died July 28, 1821 ; Æt. 3 yrs. 9 mo. This lovely bud so young and fair, Cal'd hence by early doom ; Just come's show how sweet a flower, In paradise would bloom.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. ZERVIAH PRESTON, who died Aug. 6. 1821. Æt. 53.
Can reason's dictates be obey'd, So weak alas ! her strongest aid; O, let religion then be nigh, Her consolations never die.
[ Willow Tree.]
In memory of REBECCA, Daur. of Mr. Joseph &. Mrs. Rebecca Hemenway who died Octr. 2, 1821 ; Æt. 16 months.
[ Willow Tree.] Jane Nutting Daughter of Cap. Joseph D. & Mrs. Lucinda Nutting died Oct. 11, 1821, Aged 3 months.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN
memory of FANNY, Daur. of Mr. Joseph &. Mrs. Rebecca Hemenway, who died Nov. 5, 1821 : Æt. 5 years.
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[ Willow Tree.] In memory of MRS. SUSANNA PATCH wife of Mr. Zara Patch, and Daughter of William Nutting Esq. who died Dec. 10, 1821 ; Æt. 40.
[Willow Tree.]
JOHN B. Son of Mr. John and
Mrs. Martha Smith. died Dec. 11, 1821, At. 9 y. & 10 m. He liv'd belov'd & died lamented.
1822
[North Side.]
[A MONUMENT.]
EPHRAIM NUTTING DIED MAR. 18, 1822 AĢED 57 MARY WIFE OF EPHRAIM NUTTING DIED JULY 28, 1859 AGED 88 ASA NUTTING DIED FEB. 27, 1830 AGED 3I NUTTING
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[West Side.] LUTHER NUTTING DIED AUG. 25, 1849 AGED 42 NATHAN K. MOORE DIED OCT. 3. 1860. AGED 65 CHARLOTTE P. WIFE OF NATHAN K. MOORE DIED MAR. 20. 1862 AGED 69
[East Side.] PETER BOWEN
DIED MAY 5, 1836
AGED 45
SYLVIA T. WIFE OF PETER BOWEN
DIED MAR. I. 1842 AGED 50 AVERY E. NUTTING
DIED FEB. 19. 1849 AGED 15 Months
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of CHARLES.
Son of Mr. Alpheus Richardson &, Mrs. Phebe his wife died May 25, 1822 ; Æt. 19 yr. 6 mo. Down to the dead all must descend And saints of God must die ; While angels guard their souls to rest In dust their bodies lie.
Abel Sawtell Groton [fecit.]
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[Spade, Level, and Plumb.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] G Square and Compass. Mallet, Rule, and Trowel.] IN Memory of CAP. JOHN WILLIAMS who died July 1, 1822 ; Æt. 76.
The son of JOHN, Jr., and ELIZABETH (CUTTER) WILLIAMS, born July 4, 1746.
[Willow Tree.] IN memory of ALMIRA, daut. of Cap. Thomas & Mrs. Milly Blood, who died Aug. 19, 1822. Æt. 5 yr. 10 mo. *
There is beyound the skies, A heaven of joy and love, And all good children when the Go to that world above. (die,
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of MR. DAVID GREEN Born at Groton, March 10. 1741. Died at Mason N. H. Nov. 10. 1822. Æt. 81. Stop, Friend and read as you pass by ; As you are now, so once was I; As I am now, so you must be ; Prepare for Death, and follow me.
The son of JONATHAN and SARAH (LAKIN) GREEN.
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1823
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of DOCT. SAMUEL HEMENWAY, Son of Lieut. Samuel Hemenway who died Jan. 8, 1823 ; Æt. 45.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
SACRED to the memory of MRS. PHEBE RICHARDSON, Consort of Alpheus Richardson Esq. who died April 28. 1823. Æt. 46.
Death is a debt, to nature due, I've paid the debt, and so must you.
In memory of JOHN BRIGHT, who died May 31, 1823, Æt. 71.
The days of our years are three score years and ten ; and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow ; for it is soon cut off, and we pass away.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. ANN BATES, wife of Stephen Bates Esq. who died at Dunstable N. H. Nov. 10, 1823, aged 22.
Death with his dart has pierc'd my heart, When I was in my prime ; When this you see grieve not for me, 'Twas God's appointed time.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN memory of MRS. HEPZIBATH BALL, who died Nov. 14, 1823 ; Æ. 73. She was many years the wife of Mr. Benjamin Faquith & about 3 months the wife of Eleazer Ball Esq.
The daughter of JOSEPH, Jr., and HANNAH (BLOOD) BLOOD, born April 8, 1751.
1824
[ Willow Tree.] In memory of two Daughters of Mr. Luke and Mrs. Sarah Farnsworth, Susanna Augusta, born Oct. 29, 1816, died Jan. 12, 1824. Mary born Oct. 2, 1818, died Jan. 15, 1824.
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[ Willow Tree.] EBENEZER, Son of Lieut. Ebenezer and Mrs. Susan D. Hopkins, died Jan. 14, 1824 ; Æt. 5 years.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. REBEKAH, wife of Mr. Jonas Stone, who died Jan. 27, 1824, Æt. 82.
1825
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] ABI STIMSON formerly wife of Capt. Jephthah Richardson of Groton, since, wife of Jeremy Stimson Esq. late of Hopkinton deceased. died May 17, 1825. Æt. 68.
Detraction ! approach not thou this Hal- [lowed spot. She was a meek, humble, professing [Christian.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. EUNICE NUTTING, wife of Mr. Abijah Nutting, who died June 2, 1825 ; Æt. 49.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
SACRED To the memory of MR. FREDERICK AUGUSTUS RICHARDSON, Son of Mr. Alpheus & Mrs. Phebe Richardson, who died June 4, 1825 ; Æt. 19 years.
As Jesus died and rose again, Victorious from the dead ; So his disciples rise and reign, With their triumphant head.
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
In memory of SALMON, Son of Mr. Abijah & Mrs. Eunice Nutting, who died June 7, 1825, Æt. 17.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
IN memory of MRS. RUTH AMES, widow of Mr. Robert Ames, f. who died July 3, 1825 ; Æt. 68.
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[Urn. Willow Tree. Urn.] In memory of two Daughters of MR. LUKE & MRS. SARAH FARNSWORTH, SARAH, born Nov. 3, 1822 ; died Sept 6, 1825. MARY SUSANNA AUGUSTA, born Febr.
20, 1825 ; died Sept. 16, 1825.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] Sacred To the memory of MRS. LYDIA, wife of Dea. Timothy Stone, who died
Sept. 24, 1825, Æt. 52 years. Forgive, blest shade, the tributary [tear], That mourns thy exit from a world like this ; Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here And stayed thy progress to the seats of bliss.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED To the memory of MISS CAROLINE Daughter of the late Mr. Alpheus and Mrs. Phebe Richardson who died Oct. 5, 1825 ; Æt. 16. What though once we perish'd all, Partners of our parents fall ; Second life we shall receive, And in Christ forever live.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. PRUDENCE wife of Mr. Joseph Abbott, died Oct. 25, 1825. Æt. 47.
As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.
1826
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. SARAH HEMENWAY, Widow of Lieut. Samuel Hemenway, who died April 15, 1826, Æt. 71.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of MRS. MARY, wife of Mr. John Burgess, who died April 21, 1826, Æt. 55.
Through every scene of life and death, HIS promise was my trust ; And may this be my children's song, Now I am in the dust.
Her maiden name was REED; she was married August 31, 1803.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.]
In memory of MRS. JANE wife of Lieut Jonas Farnsworth, who died May 20, 1826 ; Æt. 73.
She was an exemplary member of the Church about 50 years.
" Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved."
[ Willow Tree.] WM. HENRY, Son of Mr. William and Mrs. Sally Smart died Aug. 2, 1826, Æt. 18 mo.
Our little Son from us is gone, And why should we his loss bemoan.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. PHEBE SHEPLE Wife of Mr. Wilder Sheple, who died Aug. 27. 1826. Æt. 62.
My Flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpets sound Then burst my chains with sweet surprise And in my Saviours image rise.
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[ Willow Tree.] GEORGE C. Son of Mr. Isaac & Mrs. Anna Bullard, died Dec. 24, 1826 ; Æt. 4 ys. Here lovely child thy dear remain Enjoy a quiet sweet repose, Whilst thy blest soul in angel strains, Chants for thy song no mortal knows.
1827
[ Willow Tree.]
In memory of MR. ZARA PATCH, who died Jan. 9, 1827, Æt. 43.
The son of JACOB and MARY (HAZEN) PATCH ; he married SUSANNA, daughter of WILLIAM NUTTING.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. ANNA wife of Mr. Isaac Bullard, died Feb. 22, 1827, Æt. 31.
When I lie buried deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care, - My with'ring limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. TIMOTHY STONE JR who died March 19, 1827, Æt. 42. EMELY, Daughter of Timothy & Mary Stone, died March 13, 1819, Æt. 23 months.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. JOB SHATTUCK, who died May 4. 1827 : Æt. 68.
The son of JOB and SARAH (HARTWELL) SHATTUCK, born December 10, 1758 ; he enlisted in the Continental Army in the year 1780.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In Memory of MR. JOEL LAWRENCE, who died May 26, 1827, Æt. 60.
Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord.
The son of JONATHAN and ESTHER (SHED) LAWRENCE, born July 21, 1767 ; he married, first, RUTH, daughter of JONATHAN COLLIER, of Groton ; secondly, BETSEY STEDMAN, and, thirdly, ISABELLA WILLARD, of Langdon, New Hampshire.
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[Urn. Willow Tree. Urn. Willow Tree. Urn.] In Memory of MR. JOSHUA DAVIS. who died July 5, 1827 ; Æt. 79. ALSO MRS. SIBEL, his wife died Jan. 12, 1799 ; Æt. 25. AND MRS. BETSY his wife sister of his former wife died Aug. 27, 1818 ; At. 42.
Thrice happy shades now freed from cares Our mortal frames at rest ; Secure from pain and grief and fears, With kindred souls we are blest.
1828
[Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of CAP. NATHAN BROWN, who died Jan. 9, 1828, Æt. 83 ys. & 8 ms. " All the days of my appointed time did I wait, till my change came. ,,
[Willow Tree.] MOSES A Son of Mr. Moses & Mrs. Keziah Gill, died Feb. 28, 1828 : Æt. 7. weeks. Farewell sweet babe we part in pain, No more on earth to meet again ; We soon shall meet on that blest shore, Where parting hours are known no more.
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[Urn. Willow Tree. Urn.] LYMAN FLETCHER died Oct. 24, 1828, Aged 55. ABIGAIL, wife of Lyman Fletcher died Nov. 2, 1849, Aged 69.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of JAMES LEWIS EsQ. who died Dec. 24, 1828, Æt. 67.
The son of JAMES and REBECCA (BROWN) LEWIS, born January 26, 1761, at Billerica ; he married, December 19, 1782, LUCY CROSBY, and removed, May 24, 1796, to Groton, where he lived with his father.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. LUCY, wife of James Lewis Esq. who died Dec. 30, 1828, Æt. 63.
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