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108
BRIDGEWATER,
37. Sacred to the memory of Ebenezer Leach, who died Sept. I. 1834, aged 66 years.
His mind was tranquil and serene ; No terrors in his looks were seen ;
His Savior's smile dispells the gloom,
And smooths his passage to the tomb.
38. Ezekiel, son of Mr. Jesse Leach and Alice, his wife, born Feb. 1, 1743-4, died May 6, 1751.
39. Zebedee, son of Mr. Jesse Leach and Alice, his wife, born June 18, 1749, died Aug. 10, 175 -. (Stone broken).
40. In memory of Mr. Joshua Fobes, died Jan. 29, 1827, æt. 77. (Son of Joshua ; b. 1749) ..
41. In memory of Abiah Fobes, who died Jan. 20, 1848, aged 57 years.
42. In memory of Abiah, wife of Robert Fobes, who died Dec. 16. 1848, aged 95 years.
43. In memory of Robert Fobes, who died Feb. 20, 1836. aged 82 years.
44. On front side &
Homer Charles.
God gave; He took ; He will restore ; He doeth all things well.
On back side-Charles H., died Nov. 12, 1860, æ 20 yrs. Ho- mer S., died Sept. 22, 1864, æ 26 yrs., 6 mo. Sons of Peleg and Bet- sey Leach.
45. Homer S. Leach, Co. I, 16th Regt., M. V., killed at Peters- burg, Va., June 11, 1864, aged 21.
46. Sarah F., dau. of Peleg and Sally Leach, died March 16, 1817, æt. 13.
My loved friends, when this you see, Stop here, and think, O, think of me;
All earthly things are left behind,
The joys in heaven I hope to find.
47. Betsey, wife of Peleg Leach, died June 23, 1853, in her 48 year.
48. Zephaniah Fobes, died April, 7, 1846, aged 65 years.
49. Lurana wife of Zephaniah Fobes, born Dec. 26, 1781, died April 25, 1857 .
50. Laura W., daughter of Zephaniah and Lurana Fobes, died Oct. 29, 1881, aged 18 years.
51. In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Zadoch Leach, who died May 20. 1850, aged 60 years, 2 mo., 8 days.
52. In memory Zadoch Leach, who died Nov. 12, 1866, aged 84 yrs. and 5 days.
Our beloved father.
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VERNON STREET GRAVE YARD.
53. Sacred to the memory of Jane, wife of Roger Wing Hammond. who died April 3, 1838, aged 27 years.
54. Roger W. Hammond, died Dec. 27, 1849, aged 42 years. My heart no anguish knows, Mv throbbing heart finds rest; I lean in sweet repose Upon my savior's breast.
55. Betsey, wife of Job H. Johnson, born Nov. 28, 1819, died Dec. 26, 1866.
Perfect through suffering.
56. Helen M., dau, of Job H. and Betsey Johnson, died Sept. 27. 1849, aged 1 year, 4 mo., 23 days.
It is hard to give thee up, sweet one, 'Tis hard to give theę up; But nature's saddest work is done, 'Tis the last bitter cup.
57. Mary E., daughter of Job H. and Betsey Johnson, died Aug. 11, 1846, æ i year and II mo.
This lovely bud so young and fair, Called hence by early doom ; Just come to show how sweet a flower, In paradise could bloom.
58. Freddie Morton, son of Job H. and Betsey Johnson, died Aug. 18, 1856, æ 2 years, 10 days.
O, it is hard to part with one We loved so much on earth ; But we will put our trust in him Who gave his spirit birth.
59. In memory of Isaac Harlow, 2ª ; he died Dec. 9, 1805, in his 45th year.
My time is spent, my days are past ; Eternity must count the rest ; My glass is out, my race is run, The holy will of God is done.
60. Henry Sanford, son of Isaac S. and Caroline Wilbur, born Sept. 8, 1846, died Aug. 6, 1847.
Dear babe, thy pains are ended. Though here thy form may rest ; Thy spirit has amended, To live among the blest.
61. In memory of Austin B. Wilbur, who died Feb. 16, 1856, aged 23 years.
62. In memory of William H. Wilbur, who died Dec. 2, 1849, aged 22 years.
63. Noah, son of Ichabod and Penelope Leach, died April 14, 1879, æt. 22 years.
64. In memory of Mr. Ichabod Leach, who died Nov. 3, 1807, æt. 72.
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65. Lysander. son of Aberdeen and Abigail Wilbur, died Oct. 29. 1827, æt. 27.
His mind was tranquil and serene ; No terrors in his looks were seen :
His Savior's smiles dispel the gloom,
And smooth his passage to the tomb.
66. In memory of Miss Emeline Wilbur, who died Feb. 4. 1833. aged 23 years.
67. In memory of Mr. Thomas H. Wilbur, who died June 16, 1848, aged 32 years.
The once loved form now cold and dead
Each mournful thought employs;
And nature weeps her comforts fled,
And withred all her joys.
68. In memory of Mr. Aberdeen Wilbur, who died Jan. 21, 1839. aged 53 years.
69. In memory of Capt. Zephaniah Willis, son of Capt. Thomas Willis, who died Aug. 4. 1776, in ye 43d year of his age.
70. In memory of Joanna, wife of Dea. Isaac Wilbur, who died Oct. 17, 1841, aged 80.
Peace to thy gentle shade ; Thy soul is free ; death's but The gate of immortality.
71. In memory of Dea. Isaac Wilbur, who died Feb. 19, 1834, in his 75 year.
The grave of the righteons surely there The sweetest bloom of beauty is ;
O, may I sleep in couch as fair,
And with a hope as bright as his.
72. Here lies Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Isaac Wilbur ; she died March 17, 1790, in the 36th year of her age.
73. In memory of Mr. George Wilbur ; he died Aug. 4, 1803.
74. In memory of Mrs. Lydia, wife of Mr. George Wilbur ; she died Dec. 13.
75. In memory of Deborah Wilbur, dau. of Barack and Louis Wil- bur, who died Oct. 21, 1823, the 19th year of her age.
76. Susan L. Keith, daug' of Daniel and Ruth Keith, died June 22, 1810, at. 9 mos.
77. In memory of George W. Keith, who died Nov. 3, 1831, in his 25th year.
78. Here lies Kilea, son of Mr. George Wilbur ; he died April 5, 1790.
ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO THE NAMES ON MONUMENTS IN VERNON STREET GRAVE-YARD, TITICUT.
No. of Epitaph.
Name of person.
of death. Age. Epitaph.
Name of person.
Year of death. Age
I.
Alden, Elijah
1879,
79
76.
Susanna L.
1810, 9 m
2.
Hannah B.
1880,
71
47.
Leach, Betsey
1853,
47
3.
Harriet B.
I857,
12
44.
Charles H.
1860,
20
22.
Conant Andrew
1858,
84
36.
Eunice
1842,
71
24.
Andrew
1879,
70
37.
66 Ebenezer
IS34,
66
23.
Kezia
1851,
82
38.
Ezekiel
1751,
7
20.
"
Silence
1861,
80
73.
George
ISO3,
-
21.
..
Susanna
1862,
58
44.
Homer S.
1864,
20
41.
Fobes, Abiah
1848,
57
45.
Homer S.
1864,
21
18.
66
Alice
1858,
72
71.
=
Dea. Isaac
1834,
56
17.
66
Frank W.
1862,
9
65.
Lysander
1827,
27
40.
Joshua
1827,
77
51.
Mary
IS50,
60
49.
Lurana
1857,
76
30. 63.
.6
Noah
1879,
22
43.
Robert
1836,
82
72.
.6
Susanna
1790,
.35
19.
'Susan W.
1875,
53
52.
=
Sarah F.
IS17, 13
53.
Hammond, Jane
1838,
:27
351/2
66
Unite
1794-5 4 111
54.
Roger W.
1849,
42
39. 65.
Wilbur, Aberdeen
IS 39,
53
8.
Hayward, Celia L.
1879,
.39
66.
Emeline
1833.
23
35.
Ebenezer P.
1832,
24,
27.
George
IS6S,
83
6.
" Edwin
1863,
I9
73.
George
ISO3. -
34.
Eliab
1851,
78
78.
George
1790,
25
5.
Hannah Mariah 1873,
36
60.
Henry S.
IS47.
I
9.
Olivia H.
1874,
26
15.
66
Isaac
I854.
59
33.
Sela
1853,
72
71.
:
Dea. Isaac
IS34,
74
II.
No Inscription.
70.
Joanna
1841,
So
32.
Hooper, Louis
1756,
49
78.
.€
Lydia
1874,
87
IO.
Cordie H.
1870,
20
65.
Lysander
IS27,
27
IO.
E. Arnold
1874,
32
29.
..
Louisa H.
1867,
40
IO.
Emery A.
1879,
60
26.
Mary A.
IS74,
34
IO.
Eben H.
1873, 1856,
25
14.
Oliver C.
IS77,
53
56.
Helen M.
1849,
I
72.
Susanna
1790,
35
57.
Mary E.
1846,
I
67.
Thomas H.
IS4S.
.32
10.
Susan K.
1869,
49
62.
William H.
IS40,
22
77
Keith, George W.
1831,
24
69.
Willis, Capt. Zephaniah 1776,
42
6
Abiah
IS48,
95
64.
Ichabod
1807,
72
16.
Bela.
1851,
64
70.
Joanna
IS40,
So
48.
Zephaniah
1846,
65
46.
Zebedee
175-,
-
59.
Harlow, Isaac Bertie.
1805,
44
61.
66
Austin B.
IS56,
23
4.
Daniel L.
1871,
67
Marv
1791,
46
50.
Lurana W.
1881,
18
Deborah
IS23.
18
-
31.
William
1755,
53
74.
55.
Johnson, Betsey
1866,
47
28.
=
Olive
1 868,
72
58.
Freddie M.
2
25.
Zadock
1866, 84
7.
.6
Kilea
1790,
Lydia
66
Year
No. of
42.
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SCOTLAND GRAVE-YARD.
Scotland grave-yard is the third grave-yard established in Bridge- water, and is on the north side of Pleasant street, in that part of Bridgewater called Scotland. The first ground used for burial was given by .Benjamin Keith and Josiah Fobes, 1753, about one-quarter of an acre, in equal moieties ; but no deed thereof is known to exist.
In 1832, December 7, Benjamin Keith gave deed to Daniel Dyer. conveying to him five square rods. In 1851, June 7. Benjamin S. Kingman and wife conveyed to Isaac Fobes and others six square rods ; and in 1872, October 1, Benjamin Keith conveyed to Royal Keith and others twenty-five rods of land on the back side of the old lot, called the new part, being a strip of land, sixty-four feet wide as it joins the old part on the northeasterly side, running back about. 122 feet, and being forty-four feet wide on the back side. All these convey- ances are in trust for the benefit of the burying-place. This new part has a few graves, but no plan or account is taken thereof.
There was a record of all burials in this yard from 1753 to 1851, kept by the Dea. Ezra Fobes family, which is now in my possession. From this record it appears that the number of interments in this yard from 1753 to 1799, inclusive, a period of forty-seven years, was ninety- one, and that twenty-eight of these ninety-one graves have lettered head-stones ; that the number of interments from 1800 to 1851, inclu- sive, a period of fifty-two years, was 116 ; and that about eighty of these 1 16 graves have lettered head-stones. The number of interments since 1851, in the old yard, is about sixty, of which about fifty of the graves have lettered head-stones, making 207 graves before 1851, and about sixty graves since. We number only 239 epitaphs. Many graves are now lost, or have no head-stones. About seventy of the 239 graves have no lettered head-stones; and twenty-five of these seventy graves are known, and the names are in the index, except the colored people.
Samuel Hayward was the first person buried in this yard, 1753. This Samuel married Hannah Hill, 1732 ; was a son of Samuel, who lived awhile at Cleft Rock, in Joppa, East Bridgewater. This Samuel lived on Elm street in 1749; was a constable, 1735 ; and lived on Sugar Hill about the time of his death, 1753.
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BRIDGEWATER,
This Sugar Hill, where Theodore C. Wilbur now lives, so called. as some have supposed, from the sugar-loaf form of the hill at this house, before highway improvements changed its appearance, and as others have supposed, from the peculiar, white, fine, clean sand com- posing this hill, and resembling white sugar, is probably a corruption of the first name of this hill, which was Shugar's Hill, after the name of a man who is supposed to have lived at this place.
Scotland is the local name of the southwest part of Bridgewater. It was early settled. Samuel Keith, son of Rev. James Keith, with 1 family of nine children, and his son, Ebenezer, with a family of twelve children, lived to a good old age where the late Nathan Bassett and the late Den. Ezra Fobes lived, and are, with their numerous descend- ants, mostly buried in this yard. The Keith blood, no doubt, gave this name to this territory, as it also gave the name of Tweed to the brook, early called Four Mile brook, running through this Keith farm, and crossing Pleasant street about thirty rods east of this house, on which brook, called Tweed brook, near said street, in 1806, was built, by Dea. Ezra Fobes and Dea. James Alger, a dam, building, water-wheel, and two nail machines, to cut nails, before the invention of cutting and heading by one operation, and many persons. male and female, were employed, with heading machines operated by the foot, to head the nails singly.
Susanna, daughter of Josiah Fobes, was the second person buried in this yard ; she died December 3, 1753; and the oldest person bur - ied in this yard was Sarah Bassett, widow of Joseph Bassett, and daughter of Joseph Prior ; baptized in East Bridgewater, January 21, 1738-9, bv Rev. John Angier, and died September 29, 1839. Only one other person has ever died in this town over 100 years of age, and th.it was Abigail Alden, who died February 22, 1882, aged for years, 10 months and 10 days.
The graves in this yard head south and foot north ; and the grave- stones face the street, running nearly east and west. Many foot-stones have been removed, and placed at the head of graves without monu- ments.
This yard has a good face wall in front, next to Pleasant street, and a good balance wall upon all other sides; and has an iron gate entrance from the street, near the middle of the yard, but no gates or entrance at the east or west end, on the street, as indicated on the plan. The record of colored persons is at the end of the epitaphs.
EPITAPHS - IN - SCOTLAND GRAVE-YARD, -IN-
BRIDGEWATER.
I. No inscription.
2. Chloe, wife of Salmon Fobes, died April 14, 1866, aged 81 years, 6 months.
3. Sacred to the memory of Col. Salmon Fobes, died Oct. 25, 1832, æt. 51.
All flesh is as grass, and the glory of man as the flower that falls.
In memory of Davis, son of Mr. Jason Fobes and Leah, his 4. wife, who died March ye 3ª, 1784, æ 6 months.
5. In memory of Seth, son of Mr. Jason Fobes and Leah, his wife ; he died July 11, 1779 ; he was 4 weeks.
6. Susannah, daughter of Mr. Josiah and Mrs. Freelove Fobes, died Dec' 3ª, 1753, æt. I mo. and 12 days.
Here lies the fairest bud of hope,
That ere to fondest wish was given;
If thou wouldst know its perfect state, Repent and seek the flower in heaven.
Josiah Fobes, Jun., died in the service of his country at Horse- neck, in Connecticut, Nov. 4th, 1776, in his 37 year.
7. No inscription.
8. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Ezra Fobes, who died Aug. 15, 1823, aged 71 years
Also the following named children of Dea. Ezra and Mrs. Han- nah Fobes : Hannah Fobes, died April 8, 1830, aged 6 years. Mary Fobes, died April 17, 1830, aged 3 years. Franklin B. Fobes, died June 28, 1835, aged 24 years.
9. Sacred to the memory of Mr .. Jason Fobes, who died July 12, 1809, in his 65 year.
IO. Mrs. Leah, wife of Mr. Jason Fobes, died March 6, 1831, at. 81.
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BRIDGEWATER.
No mortal woes can reach the peaceful sleeper here.
11. Filial affection to a kind parent inscribes this monumental stone. Sacred to the memory of Josiah Fobes, who died Sept. 14. 1794, aged 78.
12. In memory of Freelove, widow of Josiah Fobes ; she died April 19, 1811, in her 93ª year.
13. No inscription.
14. Dea. Ezra Fobes, born Dec. 31, 1785, died Oct. 12, 1872.
15. Hannah Bassett, wife of Dea. Ezra Fobes, born July 15, 1787. died Dec, 10, 1866.
16. Aretas Fobes, born Apr. 9, 1798, died Oct. 30, 1873.
17. Sacred and forever dear shall his memory be. Dea. Isaac Fobes, born Feb. 9. 1789, died June 22, 1855.
Then weep not for the loved one fled,
To realms more pure, a home more fair,
And call not the departed dead;
He lives, he loves, he waits you there.
18. Olive M., wife of Dea. Isaac Fobes, born Jan. 15, 1791, died June 19, 1874.
19. Here lies buried Mr. Samuel Keith, who died February ye 34, 1759, in ye 82ª year of his age.
20. In memory of Mrs. Bethia, wife of Mr. Samuel Keith, who died January the 8th, A. D. 1770, in the 87th year of her age.
21 and 22. No inscription.
23. In memory of Benjamin Keith, who died Dec. 24, 1843, & 79 years.
24. In memory of Olive, wife of Benjamin Keith, who died Sept. 14, 1843, æ 72 years.
25. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Lucy, wife of Mr. Benjamin Keith, who died Aug. 19, 1845, aged 43 years, 7 mos. and i day.
Kindly she watched the sick with silent tread,
To sooth the burning lips and aching head ; Meekly she shone in all the walks of life,
A lovely sister, mother, friend and wife.
26. Keziah P., wife of Benjamin Keith, born May 19, 1813, died Oct. 7, 1856.
She has bidden farewell to the shores of time ; She has gone from earth to a happier clime ;
She has left her husband and the child of her love,
And joined the communion of spirits above.
27. In memory of Mr. Nehemiah Leach, who died May 17th, 1769, in the both year of his age.
28. In memory of Mrs. Mercy, wife of Mr. Nehemiah Leach, who died January 27, 1775, in the 60th year of her age.
29. No inscription.
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SCOTLAND GRAVE YARD.
30. Friendship's tribute. Rev. James D. Farnsworth, born at Groton, Mass., Sept. 11, 1793 ; graduated at Harvard University, 1819 ; settled in the ministry at Oxford, N. H., 1823 ; at Paxton, Mass. 1835 ; at Roxborough, Mass., 1841 ; at Scotland, Mass., 1853 ; died Nov. 12. 1854, aged 61 years.
A pastor, husband, father, friend ; In dutv qnick with heart and hand ; Belov'd by all-he all would bless; His aim was christian holiness.
31. Rebecca M. T., wife of Rev. James D. Farnsworth, born Nov. 1. 1797, died April 25, 1872.
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me:
32. Olive F., daughter of Col. Franklin and Mary Leach, died Oct. 30, 1845, aged 6 years.
33. In memory of Mrs. Chloe, wife of Mr. Apollos Leach, who died Dec. 30, 1834, aged 61 years.
34. In memory of Apollos Leach, who died Oct. 12, 1832, æt. 63.
35. Hasadiah, wife of James Leach, died March 4, 1826, æt. 79. Peace to the gentle shade, thy soul is free; Death's but the gate to immortality.
36. In memory of Mr. James Leach, who died Dec. - , 1799, in his 63ª year.
My time is spent, my days are past ; Eternity must count the rest ; My glass is out, my race is run, The holy will of God is done.
37. No inscription.
38. Alpheus Leach, died Aug. 17, 1841, æ 76.
39. Cassandana, wife of Alpheus Leach, died Sept. 11, 1858, æ 91.
40. No inscription. (It is the resting place of Oliver Keith).
41. Otis Keith, died Dec. 7, 1866, aged 76 yrs., 8 mo., 12 ds.
42. In memory of Olive, daught. of Benjamin and Olive Keith, died Feb. 1, 1825, æt. 27.
When blooming youth is snatched away By death's resistless hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute pay Which pity must demand.
43. Elmer E .. son of Oliver and Julia Keith, died Sept. 22, 1863, æ 7 mos and I day.
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care;
The opening bud to heaven conveyed And bid it blossom there.
44. Adelaide, dau. of Oliver and Julia Keith, May 1, 1864, æ 16 yrs., 10 ms. and 4 ds.
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BRIDGEWATER.
Kind parents, I now take my leave of you ;
Brothers, sisters, friends, I bid you all adieu ;
My body soon will mingle with the dust ;
My spirit be with Christ in whom I trust.
45. No inscription. (Emery Keith).
46. No inscription.
47. Here lies buried Mrs. Mary Keith, ye wife of Mr. Ebenezer Keith, who died August 9th, 1758, in ye 41st year of her age.
48. Here lies Mrs. Jane Cowing, wife of Mr. Joseph Cowing, who died Jan. 22, 1794, in the 74th year of her age.
49. In memory of Mr. Joseph Cowing, who died December 27. 1780, in ye 65 year of his age.
50. Here lies Mrs. Martha Fobes, wife of Mr. John Fobes, who died Jan. 31, 1795, in the 83d year of her age.
51. In memory of Mr. John Fobes, who died January ye roth. 1783. in the 69th year of his age.
Depart, my friends, Wipe off your tears : Here I must lie, Till Christ appears.
52. Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Ephraim Fobes, died 11 Janu., 1802. in her 84 year.
53. Mr. Ephraim Fobes, died 22 March, 1802, in his 87 year.
54. In memory of Mrs. Betsey Fobes, wife of Josiah Fobes, who died June 29, 1835, aged 40 years.
55. Josiah Fobes, died Feb. 12, 1853, aged 60 years.
56. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Alpheus Fobes, who died April 12. 1839, æt. 82.
Mrs. Lucy, his wife, who died March 4, 1837, æt. 73. Their lives were crowned with usefulness; Their deaths with heavenly hopes.
57. In memory of Mrs. Mehetable, wife of Mr. Alpheus Forbes, who died May ye 5th, 1786, in y" 25 year of her age.
How loved, how valu'd once avails thee not, To whom related, or by whom begot ; A heap of dust remains of thee, "Tis all thou art, and all ye proud shall be.
58. In memory of Enos, son of Mr. Alpheus Fobes and Mehetable, his wife, who died Feb. ye 4th, 1782, aged 3 weeks and 3 days.
59 to 62. Without inscription.
63. Frederick Handel, son of Shepard and Phebe Fobes, died Dec. 16, 1824, æt. 3 yrs., 6 mos.
Green be the turf above thec, Child of our better days ; None knew thee but to love thee, None named thee but to praise.
SCOTLAND GRAVE YARD.
64. I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of William Davis, son of Mr. Shepard and Mrs. Phebe Fobes ; he died Feb. 28, 1816, æt. 4 mos.
65. Phebe D., wife of Shepard Fobes, died Sept. 17, 1849, aged 55 yrs. and 4 mos.
Her work was done : yea, well done.
66. Shepard Fobes, born Sept. 10, 1787, died July 22, 1863. Divided but for a time.
67. Molly, wife of Caleb Fobes, died Sept. 13, 1842, æt. 67.
68. In memory of Caleb Fobes, who died May 28, 1833, at. 58. The son of God passed through the grave, and blessed the bed.
69 Amelia Washburn, daughter of Caleb and Molly Fobes, born Aug. 11, 1808, died Jan. 3, 1879.
70. Mr. Ephraim Fobes, died 15 Augt. 1811, in his 64 year.
71. Mrs. Bethia, wife of Mr. Ephraim Fobes, died 25 Nov, 1811, in her 63 year.
72. No inscription.
73. No inscription. (The grave of Adelia, daughter of Oliver Keith).
74. Caleb Leach, died Mar. 15, 1853, aged 68 years.
Now I have reached my heavenly home, Triumphant in the silent tomb ; My spirit sleeps not in its gloom; Weep not for me.
75. Emerson, son of Caleb and Elizabeth G. Leach, died Sept. 5. 1841, aged 3 months and 10 days.
76. Mary, daughter of Caleb and Elizabeth G. Leach, died Aug. 5, 1839, aged 8 months and 6 days.
77. Ruth, wife of Joseph Bissett, died March 11, 1848, æt. 76.
78. Joseph Bassett, died June 7, 1858, æt. 89.
79.
MARBLE SHAFT.
James Alger, born Oct. 22, 1770, died Nov. 2. 1844.
Hannah Alger, his wife, born June 8, 1771, died Jan. 16, 1845.
80. Erected in memory of Lieut. Joseph Bassett; he was born March 2ª, O. S. 1731, and died May 6th, 1803.
Great God I own thy sentence just, And nature must decay ; I yield my body to the dust, To dwell with fellow clay.
81. Here lies Mrs. Phebe Bassett, wife of Lieut. Joseph Bassett, who died Feb. 25, 1796, in her 59th year.
My children dear, this place draw near, A mother's grave to see ;
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BRIDGEWATER,
Not long ago I was with you, And soon you'll be with me.
82. In memory of Mrs. Sarah, widow of. Lieut. Joseph Bassett, who died Sept. 29, 1839, in the 103d year of her age. (Daughter of Joseph Prior, of East Bridgewater ; baptized Jan. 21, 1738-9).
83. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife of Mr. Thomas Wade, who died Sept. ye 24, 1789, in the 85th year of her age.
84. No inscription.
85. In memory of Polly, daughter of Mr. Barney Leonard and Phebe, his wife, who died May ye 19th, 1780, in ye 7th week of her age.
Depart, my friends, Wipe off your tears ; Here I must lie, Till Christ appears.
86. Barney Leonard, died Apr. 21, 1821, @ 64.
Phebe, his wife, died Oct. 30, 1838, æ 79 years.
87. Capt. Barney Leonard, died April 6, 1847, aged 56 years. Organic forms with many changes strive, Live but to die, and die but to revive : Immortal matter leaves the transient storm, Mounts from the wreck unchanging but in form.
88. Our mother. Lydia Sprague, widow of Capt. Barney Leonard, died Feb. 20, 1868, aged 69 years and 6 mos.
Oh, ever honored, ever dear, adieu, How many tender ties are lost in you ; Keep, holy earth, thy precious, sacred trust, Till life divine awake this sleeping dust.
89. William Henry, son of Barney and Lydia S. Leonard, died June 23, 1823, aged 6 years.
Sleep, lovely child, and take thy rest; For such as thee the Savior blest.
90. Harriet M., daughter of Barney and Lydia S. Leonard, died Sept. 30, 1822, aged 3 years and 6 months.
This lovely flower so young and fair, Called hence by early doom ; She came to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom.
91. Franklin.
Franklin Fobes, died Dec. 15, 1873, aged 37 yrs., 3 mo., 14 ds.
92. Josie, son of Franklin and Allie K. Forbes, died June 14. 1866. a: 5 mo.
93. In memory of John Wilkes Forbes, son of Mr. Caleb Forbes and Mrs. Molly, his wife, who died Sep. 224, 1807.
Behold ! he taketh awans ; Who can hinder him?
94. Ephraim Davis Fobes, son of Mr. Caleb Fobes and Mrs. Molly. his wife, died June 14. 1804. aged 4 weeks.
95. No inscription.
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SCOTLAND GRAVE YARD.
96. Here lies buried Mrs. Elizabeth Carver, ye wife of Mr. Joseph Carver, who died July 6th, 1755, in ye 51st year of her age. (Grand- mother of Gen. Barton's wife, who was Rhoda Carver).
97. No inscription.
98. In memory of Barnum Hill, who died July 7, 1859, aged 88 years.
He was an indulgent husband and father,
In his last days he remembered the Savior Who sustained him through the dark valley, And then took him home to rest.
99. In memory of Mary Hill, wife of Barnum Hill, who died Aug. 26, 1851, aged 65 years.
Prepare to meet thy God.
100. In memory of Widow Sarah Ellis, who died May 11, 1816, æt. 63.
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