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The daughter of HEZEKIAH CROSBY, of Billerica; she was born November 10, 1765.
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1829
[Urn. Willow Tree. Urn.]
In memory of MR. SALMON LAWRENCE JR. who died Jan. 17. 1829. Æt. 40 yrs, Also MRS. SALLY his wife died March 23. 1818. Æt. 30 yrs.
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
IN Memory of MR. JOHN BURGES, who died March 19, 1829, Æt. 77.
Farewell dear friends, and children too, For Christ has call'd me home ; In a short time he'll call for you, Prepare yourselves to come.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. BRADLEY HOPKINS, who died June 24, 1829 ; Æt. 27. Consoling thought ! dear parent dry your tears, Your son has gone beyond your anxious fears ; Weep not for him, his tears are wip'd away, He's paid that debt, we all must shortly pay.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of MRS. HANNAH, wife of Mr. John Tarbell, who died Aug. 6, 1829, Æt. 93 years & 8 months.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of MR SALMON LAWRENCE, who died Sep. 23, 1829, Æt. 64.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of MRS. MARY, wife of Mr. Richard Sawtell who died Sept. 26, 1829, Æt. 79.
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1830
NOAH SHATTUCK'S Tomb Erected 1830. A naritive of HIS progenitors who hath lived and died in Groton. HIS, G't grand Fa. WM. SHATTUCK, from Europe as early as 1689 : D. 1730. HIS, grand Fa. WM. SHATTUCK 2d. born 1692 : D. 1758. MARGARET, his wife, m'dn n'm Lunn, D. 1764. HIS, Fa. JOB SHATTUCK, 5ª Son of WM. SHATTUCK 2d. born 1736 : D. 1819. SARAH, his wife, ma'dn n'm Hartwell, born 1738 : D. 1798. NOAH SHATTTUCK DIED Sept. 28, 1858. Aged 86 y'rs. ANNA, his wife , died April 15, 1863. Aged 85 y'rs.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. LUCY, wife of Mr. Asa Lawrence, who died June 19, 1830: Æt. 49.
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
IN Memory of MRS. SARAH, widow of Mr. Abel Bancroft, who died July 8, 1830. Æt. 77.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. GEORGE W. son of Doct. Samuel Hemenway who died Sept. 5, 1830 ; Æt. 23. Be honest, be just, and fear not.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MISS MARY ANN Daughter of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Prudence Abbott, died Oct. 10, 1830. At. 18.
Farewell dear brothers young and old Farewell dear sisters too, My cheeks are pale my hands are cold, And I must bid you all adieu.
1831
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] IN Memory of LT. PELATIAH RUSSELL, who died Jan. 21, 1831, Æt. 77.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of CAPT. THOMAS FARNESWORTH who died May 1, 1831. Æt. 43.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of BENJAMIN W. RICHARDSON, who died Sept. 19, 1831. Æt. 11 ys. & 8 ds. This lovely bud, so young and fair. Call'd hence by early doom ; Just come to show, how sweet a flower In Paradise could bloom.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. RUTH, wife of Lieut. Elnathan Sawtell, who died Dec. 16, 1831, Æt. 68 ys .. & 6 ms.
Sudden she was call'd to go, And bid adieu to all below; Sudden the vital spirit fled, And she was number'd with the dead.
1832
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of WILLIAM NUTTING ESQ who died April 18, 1832. Æt. 80.
Ye fields that witnesed once his tears, Ye winds that wafted oft his praise ; That river where he breath'd his prayers, No more shall hear his cheerful lays, Through Christ his sins are all forgiven, His praises now are sung in heaven.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. SALLY, wife of Mr. Aaron Lewis, who died April 19, 1832. Æt. 43.
The daughter of OLIVER and ABIGAIL SPAULDING, born October 25, 1792.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MISS SARAH Y. daughter of Mr. Joel & Mrs. Betsy Davis, who died May 27, 1832, Æt. 20.
Death with his dart has pierc'd my heart, When I was in my prime ; When this you see grieve not for me, 'T was God's appointed time.
[ Willow Tree and Urn. Urn and Willow Tree.]
MR. WILLIAM BANCROFT died
May 28, 1832, Æt. 76. MRS. AGNESS, his wife, died July 30, 1832, Æt. 76.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of CAPT. AARON BROWN, who died Aug. 19, 1832. Æt. 44.
Friends nor physicians could not save This mortal Body from thee grave.
The son of NATHAN and SARAH (SOMES) BROWN, born September 21, 1788, at Wenham ; married, June 6, 1811, SARAH PIERCE, of Groton.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. LUTHER BLOOD, who died Sept. 8, 1832, Æt. 47.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. MIMA, wife of Mr. Levi Burgess, who died Dec. 22, 1832 ; Æt. 55.
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1833
[Willow Tree and Urn.] DOCTOR BENJAMIN MORSE, died May 21, 1833, Æt. 93. MRS. MARY his wife, died Dec 16. 1835. Æt. 94.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. MILLY, wife of Capt. Thomas Blood, who died June 4, 1833, Æt. 54.
Farewell dear partner children all, I now must go my Jesus calls ; With patience wait prepared be, In a short time you'l follow me.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of CAPT. SAMSON FARNSWORTH. who died July 1. 1833. Æt. 88.
No age from death can fly, No friends but what must part; Death will dissolve the tenderest tie, That's formed within the heart.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SAMUEL P. Son of Mr. Reuben & Mrs. Mary Hartwell, died Sep. 18, 1833. At. 3 ys. 7 ms. & 3 ds. Wean us O Lord from things below, And raise our minds above ; Thy heavenly treasures to us show, And fill us with thy love.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. ARTEMAS HEMENWAY, who died Oct. 5, 1833, Æt. 37.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. BENJAMIN F. SAWTELL, who died Nov. 2, 1833 ; Æt. 33. Dear companion, thou hast left us, And thy loss we deeply feel ; . But'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal.
FREDERICK ALONZO SIMONDS, Son of Hiram & Mary Gale, died Nov. 23, 1833 ; Aged 9 months. This lovely plant so young & fair Call'd hence by early doom Just come to showha" sweet a flower In Paradise would bloom.
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1834
[North Side.] [A MONUMENT.]
Man lives his little hour and Falls, too oft unheeded down.
SACRED to the Memory of CAPT. ABRAM CHILD who was born at Waltham, 1741, and died at Groton, Jan. 3, 1834, Aged 93 yrs. He entered the army in the French War, at the age of 17 yrs. Was with Gen. Amherst at the capture of Ticonderoga and Crown Point, in 1759. He was a Lieutenant among the Minute Men, and aided in the Concord Fight, and the Battle of Bunker Hill, in 1775. Joining Washington, he was one of the Immortal Band which crossed the Delaware, Dec. 25, 1776, and turned the tide of war, in the Victories of Trenton, and Princeton. Detached to the North, he fought in the two Battles of Stillwater, and witnessed the surrender of Burgoyne, in 1777. Rejoining .Washington, he bore equally the Frosts of Valley Forge, and the Heats of Monmouth, in 1778. Detailed with Gen. Wayne, he crowned his Military career, by heading the Infantry as oldest Captain in the gallant capture of Stoney Point, in 1779, where he received the only wound that marked his eventful services.
REBECCA STOWELL, his wife died Nov. 1830, Æt. 84. [14]
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[South Side.]
SACRED to the Memories of JOSHUA BENTLEY of Boston, who died at Groton, Apr. 15, 1819, Æ. 95 yrs. And of his wife ELIZABETH PAINE, who died at Boston, Oct. 1804, Æ. 66. Also in Memory of DAVID CHILD who died Oct. 1838, A. 71. And of his wife Mrs. SUSANNA WOOLLEY, who died July 26, 1851, A. 77. And of their Daughter MARY PAINE CHILD, who died Aug. 29, 1825, A. 18. Also in Memory of WILLIAM CHILD who died June 17, 1844, Æ. 73. And of his wives REBECCA CLARK, who died Mar. 24, 1820, A. 52. DORCAS THORNING, died Sept. 12, 1870, Æ. 78.
[East Side.] Mrs. Nancy Tuttle, died Mar. 3, 1873, Æ. 78 yrs.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. PHEBE CROUCH died Feb. 7, 1834, Aged 74 yrs.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. ANNA, wife of Mr. Samuel Rockwood who died May 3, 1834. Æt. 54.
The daughter of ABNER and ABIGAIL HOUGHTON ; she was born April 4, 1781, at Winchester, New Hampshire.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. WILLIAM BURGES, who died June 1I, 1834, Æt. 38.
Farewell my Partner, Children dear ; Weep not for me, dry up your tears ; And when the last loud trump shall sound, I hope in Christ we shall be found.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. MARY, wife of William Nutting Esq. who died June 16, 1834 : Æt. 76. Calm was her life, and her end was peace.
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[Urn. Willow Tree.
Urn.]
MR.
JOHN LAWRENCE, 2
died July 9, 1834, Æt. 59. MRS. MARGARET, his wife, died May 20, 1845, Æt. 67.
[Urn. Willow Tree. Urn.] In memory of MR. JEDUTHUN STANLEY, who died Aug : 18, 1834. Æt. 86. Also MRS. DORCAS, his wife, died April 29, 1834, Æt. 87.
Sleep on dear parents, thy rest is sweet, Thy pain is o'er, thy bliss complete ; Each soul is wash'd in Fesus' blood, Shall dwell forever with their God.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. JOHN JOHNSON, who died Aug. 21, 1834, Æt. 72.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] REBECCA, Wife of JOHN BOIT, died Aug. 23, 1834, Æt. 52. William Son of John & Rebecca Boit, died Dec. 12, 1844, Æt. 25 yrs.
Though loved, and lost, to weep were vain, For thee who nier shall weep again. L. Parker [ fecit.]
[ Willow Tree.] BENJAMIN S. son of Solomon & Dorcas Frost, died Sept. 5, 1834. Æt. 4 weeks.
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
In memory of MR. JEREMIAH HEMENWAY, who died Nov. 16, 1834, Æt. 52.
ERECTED In memory of a WAVE Mr. Oliver Sheple Jn. Printer, who sunny denorted this life Feb.4. 1835, in Boston as vest Et 25gs. 5 ms. & 3 days. He waren Rity
actutions in omhotel links life nos
A.B. Coburn. del.
THE SHEPLE MONUMENT.
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1835
[West Side.] [Urn.] [A MONUMENT.]
ERECTED. In memory of Mr. Oliver Sheple Fr. Printer, who departed this life Feb. 4, 1835. in the city of Boston A: 25 ys. 5 mo. & 3 days. he had Just Commenced publishing in Boston a religious newspaper (the Christian witness) When it pleased God in his wise Providence to take him from us, he was born in west Florida now the State of Mississippi, Sept. 1, A. D. 1809. he left there and came to Groton, A. D. 1815. Paus you- ng men and Reflect, here rests the body of a youn- g man cut off in the morning of life whose prosp- ects was good. Surrounded by friends, and belo- ved and esteemed for his high sence of honour and rectitude in all his dealings with his fel- low men, his gentle, manly deportment and urbanity, of manners endeared him to all who knew him ; he was a lover and follower of the Saviour of the world and he died calling upon the name of the Lord. he has left a fond Father and brother to lament his early departure and much occasion have they to mourn the loss.
[South Side.] SACRED To the Memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of David Phelps M D of Connecticut who died Fune 1, 1833 aet. 72. & whose body lies on this side of this Monument, she was mother in law to Oliver Sheple Esq. & grandmother to Oli- ver Sheple Fr. & Franklin & Washington Sheple, A. D. 1810, her Father Mr. Itha- mar Andrews . died in west Florida now the State of Mississippi, aet. 84, in the same place, A. D. 1811, her mother Mrs. Hannah Andrews, died aet. 72. A. D. 1812, her daut. Rossalixde Phelps. died aet. 26. who are buried in said State:
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[North Side.] Built by f. Fitch, Groton 1835. SACRED To the memory of Mrs. Atalanta, Consort of Oliver Sheple Esq. who departed this life and is buried in west Florida now the State of Mississippi, Sept. 20, 1814. aet. 22 .. ys 7 ms. & 16 days. and also in said place Franklin Sheple, son of said Oliver and Atalanta his wife, died July 30, 1814, aet. 3 ys. 4 mo. & 10 days.
[East Side.] Genealogy of the Sheples from 1630 to 1835 205 years.
Genealogy of the Sheple or Shepleys. John Sheple, Settled in Salem Mass. A. D. 1630. A. D. 1660. One of the family Settled in Groton. A. D. 1676. the Indi- ans massacred all the Sheples in Groton save a John Sheple 16 years old who the carried captive to Can- ada and kept him 4 years. after which he return- ed to Groton and from him descended all the Sh- eples or Shepleys in this Vicinity, said Capt. John Sheple married Lydia Lakin, and he had by her . 4 sons & I dau' his son Joseph Shep- le Esq. married Eunice Parker, and he had by her 4 sons & 3 daut. She died aug. 1767. aet. 42 ys. He died Oct. 16, 1795. aet. 74. years. Mr Wilder Sheple, son of Joseph, married Phebe Fletcher, and had by her 4 sons & I dau' he died apr. 2, 1814 aet. 60. she died aug. 27, 1826. aet. 62. Oliver Sheple Esq. son of Wilder, was born aug. 7, 1786. and married nov. 24, A. D. 1808. to Atalanta Phelps, daut of Doct. David Phelps Connec she was bo rn Feb. 4, 1792. and he had by her 3 sons viz Oliver Franklin & Washington, She died Sept. 20, 1814. act 22 ys. 7 ms. & 16 ds. Oliver Sheple fr. born Sept. 1, 1809 died Feb. 4, A). 1835. aet. 25 ys. 5 ms. & 3 ds. Franklin She- ple born march 20 A. 1811, died July 30, 1814. aet. 3 ys. 4 ms. & 10 ds. Washington Sheple, born Sept. 9, 1813.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. LUCY, wife of Mr. Asa Lewis, DIED Sept. 29, 1835, Æt. 58.
Our life how short ! again a sigh; We live and then begin to die : But oh ! how great a mercy this, That death's a portal into bliss ! My soul ! death swallows up thy fears, My grave clothes wipe away all tears ; Why should we fear this parting pain, Who die, that we may live again.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] LEVI HENRY, Son of Robert & Deborah MELLEN, died Sep. 29, 1835, Æt. 20 mons.
O yes dear child I fondly lov'd the, And on the, will my memory dwell ; Shall I never more behold the, Must I, Oh ! must I say farewell.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of CAPT. THOMAS BLOOD, who died Oct. 13, 1835 ; Æt. 59.
Canst thou by faith, survey with joy ; The change before it comes ? And say, " let death this house destroy, I have a heavenly home."
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[Monument. Willow Tree and Urn. Monument.]
LYDIA, Wife of NATHAN AMES, DIED Oct. 21, 1835, Æt. 71
SALLY wife of Luther Hartwell, died Oct. 21, 1835, Æ. 42.
1836
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. MARY. wife of Mr. John Shepley who died April 27, 1836 ; Æt. 88.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. SUSA, wife of Mr. John Johnson, who died Aug. 12, 1836, Æt. 69.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of LIEUT. ELNATHAN SAWTELL, who died Aug. 31, 1836, Æt. 83.
Dry up your tears surviving friends, Weep not for me but for your sins ; Die to the world live unto God, The grave will soon be your abode.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of CAPT. STEPHEN SHEPLEY, Oct. 17, 1836, Aged 45.
He married, April 9, 1818, AMELIA SHATTUCK.
LUTHER DAVIS DIED DEC. 24, 1836 ; AGED 42.
1837
[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. LEVI BURGESS, who died Feb. 24, 1837 ; Æt. 61.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MR. JAMES SHEPLE, who died Feb. 25, 1837, Æt. 86.
Verses on tomb stones are but idly spent The character is the best monument.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] CHARLES HENRY, Son of Henry and Nancy Kimball, died March 21, 1837. Æt. 4 ys. & 6 ms.
This lovely bud, so young and fair, Called hence by early doom, Just come to see how sweet a flower, In Paradise would bloom.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SARAH wife of Amos Bancroft M. D. died April 30, 1837, Æt. 69.
The daughter of HENRY and FAITH (SAVAGE) BASS, of Boston.
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[ Willow Tree.] SARAH FRANCES daughter of David & Sarah G. Colburn, died June 27, 1837 ; Æt. 9 ys. 3 ms. & 13 ds.
Friends nor Physicians could not save, This little body from the grave; Nor can the grave confine it here, When Christ does call it to appear.
[Willow Tree.] MARY ABBY, daughter of Henry and Abigail Hill, died Aug. 21, 1837, Æt. 1 yr. & 4 ms. [bers, Rest, sweet babe, in gentle slum Till the resurrection morn ; Then arise to join the numbers, Who its triumphs shall adorn.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MISS PHEBE ANN RICHARDSON, who died Oct. 5, 1837 ; Æt. 26.
'Tis religion that can give Sweetest pleasure while we live ; ' Tis religion must supply Solid comfort when we die.
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1838
[Willow Tree and Urn.] WILLIAM H. died Mar. 17, 1838, Æt. 8 ms. & 8 ds. JOSEPH W. died Feb. 27, 1844, Æt. 22 months. Sons of George & Ferusha Hunt. lers, These buds of promise left earth's fading flow That they might beautify celestial bowers, At heaven's glorious gate they've entered in, Unmark'd by sorrow or unstain'd by sin. J. Park [fecit.]
[ Willow Tree.] LAURA JANE, daughter of Moses and Keziah Gill, died June 15, 1838, Æt. 18 ms.
Ere sin could bligh', or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care ; Our little babe to Heaven conveyed, And bade it dwell forever there.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MOSES DAY JR. died July 30, 1838 Æt. 37.
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1839
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
ELIZABETH, daughter of Aaron and Emely Pressey, died Feb. 12, 1839. Æt. 3 ms. & 21 ds.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
WILLIAM W. Son of Warner S. & Mary F. Lund, died March 2, 1839 At. 3 ms. & 12 ds.
[Monument. Willow Tree and Urn. Monument.]
DEA.
TIMOTHY STONE, died March 10, 1839, Æt. 68. If a man die, shall he live again ?
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] 1840
MISS SARAH S. daughter of Capt. Aaron & Mrs. Sarah Brown, died April 23, 1840, Æt. 24.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. DORCAS, wife of Capt. Ebenezer Hopkins, died Sept. 23, 1840, Æt. 66.
[Urn and Willow Tree.] In memory of SIMEON NUTTING, who died Oct. 10, 1840. Aged 39.
1841
[ Willow Tree and Monument.] MILEY, Wife of Abraham SIMONDS, Died Feb. 9, 1841, Aged 59.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] MARY ANN, Daughter of Amos and Sarah Bancroft, died Feb. 26, 1841, Æt. 31.
[Monument. Willow Tree. Monument.] SARAH, wife of Reuben Wyman, Died Mar. 29, 1841, Æt. 44.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MR. ABIJAH BENNETT, died July 24, 1841, Æt. 55.
Still he lives ! His form, though perished Lives within : There, his memory fondly cherished E'er hath been.
MRS. SARAH, wife of Mr. Shadrach Bardeen, Died Oct. 18, 1841, Æt. 58.
Her maiden name was NUTTING.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] In memory of MRS. SARAH J. wife of Mr. Daniel P. Fewett, who died Oct. 20, 1841, Æt. 23.
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1842
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. SARAH, wife of Mr. Thomas R. Pierce, died March 7, 1842, Æt. 42. Died happy, and gone to rest.
The daughter of JOHN and MARY (SHEDD) BURGESS, born December, 28, 1799. Her husband, THOMAS RAINSFORD, was the son of ELIJAH and REBECCA (RAINSFORD) PIERCE, born April 9, 1799 ; they were married April 1, 1824. ELIJAH was the son of SAMUEL and LUCY (WALLINGSFORD) PIERCE.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] MR. JOSEPH SAWTELL died March 21, 1842, Æt. 78. Behold and see, 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.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
GEORGE W. Son of Levi & Mima Burgess, DIED Oct. 23, 1842, Æt. 20 Prepare to meet thy God.
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PHINEAS NUTTING DIED Nov. 27, 1842, Aged 73.
[ Willow Tree.] JAMES DEMMORE, eldest Child of James & Nancy Johnson, died Nov. 28, 1842, Æt. 7 weeks.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] MR. ROBERT DOLDT, died Dec. 4, 1842, Æt. 42.
1843
[Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. BETSY, wife of Mr. Foel Davis, died Jan. 26, 1843. Æt. 58
Return ! Suppress the mournful sigh, For she is happy, no more to die.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] MR. SOLOMON FROST, died March 10, 1843, Æt. 46.
MR. JOSEPH D. NUTTING, DIED March 28, 1843 ; Æt. 56.
" Happy as mortal can be, because I have trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ for pardon and salvation."
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
MRS. LUCY, wife of Mr. Samuel Rockwood, died April 15, 1843, Æt. 54.
The daughter of WILLIAM and REBECCA (BALL) WESTON, of Townsend, born March 11, 1789.
LEONARD FARR, DIED June 27, 1843, Æt. 64. PERSIS, his wife died Sept. 27, 1857, Æt. 77 y'rs 5 mo's.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] SACRED to the memory of MRS. HARRIET AUGUSTA, wife of Mr. Henry K. Kemp, who died Aug. 17, 1843, Æt. 25.
My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpets joyful sound ; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise And in my Saviour's image rise.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] Frances Loriett, Daughter of Milo and Elizabeth P. Russell, died Oct. 13, 1843, At. 3 months.
Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of hea [ven.
MR SHADRACH BARDEEN DIED Dec. 1, 1843, Æt. 65.
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1844
RACHEL, wife of James McLain, DIED Jan. 2, 1844. Æt. 53.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. HANNAH, wife of Mr. Elisha Young, died Jan. 2, 1844, Æt. 81.
They die in Jesus and are blest : How kind their slumbers are: From sufferings and from sins releas'd, And freed from every snare."
[Willow Tree and Urn.] ABRAHAM SIMONDS, died March 13, 1844, Æt. 66 yrs.
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MR. JAMES MOORS DIED March 26, 1844, Æt. 34. MRS. MARY H.
wife of Mr. James Moors, DIED March 22, 1847 Æt. 32.
The victory now is obtain'd ; They are gone their dear Savior to see; Their wishes they fully have gain'd, They are now where they longed to be.
MRS. LUCINDA, wife of Mr. Joseph D. Nutting, DIED April 1, 1844 ; Æt. 57.
In life, humble and devoted, In death, quiet and resigned, trusting in her Savior.
The daughter of JONATHAN and HANNAH KEEP, born September 14, 1787.
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
Elizabeth Josephine, Daughter of Phinehas & Rachel Parker, died July 15, 1844, At. 2 ys. &~ 7 ms.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] SAMUEL W. WILSON drowned July 22, 1844, Aged 28 years® and 6 months. Son of Samuel & Lucy Wilson, of Nelson, N. H.
Death stalks abroad in varied shape, His fatal hand can none escape.
He worked for Major AMOS FARNSWORTH, and was drowned while fording the Nashua River with a load of hay.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. AMELIA, wife of Capt. Stephen Shepley, died Aug. 20, 1844. Æt. 52.
Her maiden name was SHATTUCK; she was married April 9, 1818.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.]
BENJAMIN T. Son of William F. and Caroline Hewes, DIED AUG. 29, 1844, ÆT. I YEAR 4 MS. & 25 DS. 7. Park [fecit.],
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[Willow Tree and Urn.]
MISS ALMIRA Daughter of William and Polly Kemp, DIED OCT. 10. 1844, Æt. 31.
Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord.
[Willow Tree and Urn.]
MRS. RUTH, wife of Oliver Blood, DIED Dec. 2, 1844, Æt. 70.
1845
[Willow Tree and Urn.] MRS. ABIGAIL T. wife of George W. Weston, DIED Feb. 7, 1845, Æt. 40.
The months of affliction are o'er, The days and the nights of distress ; We see her in anguish no more- She has found a happy release.
The daughter of DAVID and -(TRULL) WILKINS, of Amherst, New Hampshire.
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MARTHA, dau. of John A. and Susan M. Hunt died Sept. 7, 1845, Æt. 4 weeks.
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MARY ELIZABETH, Daughter of Milo and Elizabeth Russell, died Oct. 5, 1845, Æt. 17 ys & 2 ms.
Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord. J. Park [fecit].
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JOSIAH F. Son of George & Sarah Richardson, died Oct. 15, 1845, Æt. 5 months.
Saftly, peacefull, Lay him to rest ; Place the turf lightly O'er his young breast.
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[Willow Tree and Urn.] MISS LUCY LAWRENCE DIED Dec. 12, 1845, Æt. 49.
1846
ABEL DAVIS Born
June 30, 1768 ; Died Jan. 30, 1846 OLIVE Relict of Abel Davis
Born Jan. 15, 1766 ;
Died May 17, 1862 ;
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CASINDANA S. Daughter of Daniel N. and Sophia Bardeen. DIED Feb. 26, 1846, Aged 13 ys. 4 ms. and 21 days.
MR. WILLIAM D. NUTTING DIED March 19, 1846, Æt. 26 yrs.
Husband, thou art gone to rest ; And this shall be my prayer : That when I reach my journeys end ; Thy glory I may share.
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[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MR. ASA LEWIS DIED June 10, 1846, Æt. 68.
Our labours done, securely laid In this our last retreat, Unheeded o'er our silent dust The storms of life shall beat. The pains of death are past ; Labour and sorrow cease ; And life's long warfare closed at last His soul is found in peace.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] MISS MAHALA HUNT DIED July 11, 1846, Æt. 45.
For death to her spirit was gain Since Christ was her life when below.
[ Willow Tree and Urn.] JOHN HOLMES died Aug. 15, 1846, Æt. 67.
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1847
MARY M. Daughter of Leonard & Lydia FARWELL, DIED Dec. 6, 1847, Æt. 21 yrs. & 4 mos.
1848
MRS. BETSEY SPALTER
DIED May 10, 1848, Aged 76 years.
She walked in the light of her Saviour's countenance, and in his
righteousness was she exalted. " She is not here, she has ascended to the bosom of her Father and her God."
The daughter of MOSES and SARAH CHILD, born November 2, 1771 ; she married, first, TIMOTHY SPAULDING, and, secondly, JOHN SPALTER.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] LUCY, wife of Dea. Samuel Rockwood, died May 12, 1848, Æt. 91.
The daughter of NATHAN and MARY HUBBARD, born August 20, 1757 ; she was married January 19, 1780.
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JOHN SHATTUCK Died May 20, 1848. Æt. 70. MARY, his wife 'died Nov. 7, 1852. Æt. 77.
The son of NATHANIEL and EUNICE (HAZEN) SHATTUCK, born March 22, 1778 ; his wife was a daughter of THOMAS BENNETT, born February 4, 1776.
[Willow Tree and Urn.] DR. AMOS BANCROFT DIED July 12, 1848, Æt. 81.
The son of EDMUND and RACHEL H. (BARRON) BANCROFT, born May 23, 1767, at Pepperell ; he graduated at Harvard College in the class of 1791, and studied medicine with Dr. OLIVER PRESCOTT, Jr. He was knocked down by a wagon in State Street, Boston, and lived but a few hours afterward.
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