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Children of Edward and Abigail Lambert.
Go lovely baby, go to thy rest, Thy Saviour bids thee come ; Go join the ransomed and the bl'st In thy eternal home.
112. John C. Lambert, Co. C., 29th Reg. M. V. M. Killed at the Wilderness, June 1, 1864, æ 22 yrs. 5 m.
"They live who for their country die."
113. Olivia M., wife of Thomas J. Lee, died June 19. 1851, aged 16 years.
Here bfe's brief journey ended. Its thorny paths untrod, And here she calmly sleepeth To wake and dwell with God.
114. Laura A., wife of Osgood Graves, died Dec. 4. 1859, aged 48 yrs., 4 m. and i day.
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115. George F., son of Osgood and Laura A. Graves; a member of Co., F. 7th Reg. Mass., Vol., died Mar. 13, 1862, aged 19 yrs., 11 mo. and 4 days.
116. Joseph Williams, died Aug. 17, 1846, aged 37 years. He was born in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England.
Parted friends again may meet, From the toils of nature free ; Crowned with mercy, Oh how sweet Will eternal friendship be.
117. Mary Thomas, daught. of Mr. Sylvanus and Mary Walker, died July 22, 1821, æt. 1 yr.
Cease, cease fond mother, cease thy tears,
Allay thy griefs and anxious fears,
That infant wrestled from thy arms
Shall never lose its former charms, 'Tis taken from thyself away To dwell in realms of endless day.
Soon shalt thou join in equal bliss Thy cherub and its happiness.
118. Sylvanus W. Walker, died May 3, 1867, aged 69 yrs.
119. Deborah Hall, daughter of Nathaniel and Lydia Witherell, died Aug. 28, 1813, æt. 2 months.
Here lies the fairest bud of hope That 'ere to fondest wish was given ; If thou would know its perfect state, Repent and seek the flower in heaven.
120. Lydia Witherell, born Aug. 13, 1780, died Oct. 11, 1864.
I2I. Nathaniel Witherell, born April 11, 1786, died Jan. 4, 1852.
122. Martha W., daughter of Jacob and Emma C. Tirrel, died Nov. 22. 1834, æ 2 yrs., 9 mos.
I 23. In memory of Charles Briggs, son of Jacob and Emma C. Tirrell, who died Nov. 14, 1848, aged 20 years and 3 mos.
He's gone, that manly form has fled, And left his friends in tears ; Early - among the dead, To sleep till Christ appears.
124. Elizabeth H., wife of Samuel Taber, Jr., died Nov. 8, 1849, aged 28 years.
Friends nor physicians could not save My mortal body from the grave ; Nor can the grave contain me here, When Christ doth call me to appear.
125. Mary Ann, widow of Ebenezer Warren, Jr., died Nov. 11, 1856, æ 33 yrs., 8 mos. Her first husband was Robert O. Jenkins.
Farewell dear friends dry up your tears We'll meet again when Christ appears.
126. Robert Oliver Jenkins, died July 21, 1848, æ 30 yrs.
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Our God is love, his promises are sure ; Great is his power, none can his wrath endure; Oh, do not slight this loud and solemn call. And while you mourn for me, make Christ your all.
127. In memory of Asa Morse, born June 14, 1787, died Apl. 13, 1859, aged 71 yrs., 11 mos.
He is not dead but sleepeth. Them also which sleep in Jesus Will God bring with him.
128. Susanna, wife of Asa Morse, born Dec. 15 1795, died Nov. 28, 1862.
Thou the Christian's path hast trod, Dearest Mother, rest with God.
129. To the memory of Susan, wife of Hollis E. Howard and daughter of Asa and Susanna Morse, who died Feb. 26, 1850, aged 31 years.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors.
130. To the memory of Sarah A., daughter of Asa and Susanna Morse, who died April 27, 1851, aged 15 years.
Her life's brief journey ended, Its thorny path untrod, And here she calmly sleepeth, To wake and dwell with God.
ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO THE NAMES ON MONUMENTS IN TRINITY CHURCH GRAVE-YARD.
No. of Epitaph.
Name of person.
Year of death . Age.
No. of Epitaph.
Name of person.
Year of death. Age
31.
Blake, Martha
1847,
64
92.
Daniel
1844, 88
32.
Phineas
1849,
76
93-
Mehitable
1844, 87
74.
Bosworth, Polly
1846,
66
107
Hayward, Andrew H.
1874, 28
38.
Clark, Benjamin
1831,
60
108.
Andrew M.
1844, 3 m.
35.
Susan
1841,
14
95.
Hooker. George A. .
1846,
25
37.
66
Sukev
1814.
4
96.
Reuben M.
1840,
20
68.
Edson, Benjamin
1835,
81
94.
66 Sarah H.
1852,
26
16.
Betty
1784,
23
129.
Howard, Susan M.
1850,
31
68.
¥
Deborah
1848,
86
126.
Jenkins, Robert O.
1848,
30 2
29.
=
John
1865,
79
109.
Edward H.
1868,
53
28.
¥
John
1857,
30
III.
Enoch F.
1847, 1I m
26.
Joanna
1818,
50
III.
James H.
1843. 9 mo
25.
..
Joanna
1818,
17
112.
John C.
1864,
22
15.
Keziah
1840,
75
II3.
Lee, Olivia M.
1851,
16
27.
Lebeus
1819,
49
80.
Lovell, Bethia P.
1856,
84
19.
Martha
1803,
85
79.
Rev. Shubael
1846,
76
21.
Mary
1770,
82
78.
Shubael S.
1 866,
65
12.
Mary Wales
1828,
IO
46.
Maxham, Ruth,
1857,
56
13.
Nathan
1825.
19
127.
Morse, Asa
1859,
71
14.
=
Rebecca
1781,
46
128.
Susanna
1862,
67
18.
Samuel
1801,
86
87.
Munroe. Henry M.
1838, 4 mo
20.
Samuel
1771,
81
54.
Rev. Matthias
1836,
51
II.
Zoroaster H.
1840,
56
83.
Nathan
1876, 75
88.
Ellis, Elizebeth
I841,
55
42.
Perkins, Ebenezer
1823,
71
89.
Orren
1856,
1849,
I
44.
66
Ebenezer
1784,
-
105,
James H.
1849,
3
9.
Elizabeth
1832.
37
106.
Lucretia O.
1849,
26
4.
=
Lt. Francis
1783,
53
115.
Graves, George F.
1862,
19
7.
Francis
1768,
2
114.
66
Laura A.
1859,
48
76.
Dea. James
1827,
81
102.
Hall, Austin
1850,
58
8.
Martha
ITS7,
3
99.
Caroline
1840,
36
73.
Martha H.
1837,
9
100.
= Charlotte E.
1840,
30
IO.
=
Mary ,
1833,
102.
Harriet .I
1868,
77
41. 75.
6.6
Mary
1826,
82
103.
Maximilian
1867,
77
45. 72.
Marv K.
IS45,
17
104.
Sibyl
1848,
78
I.
Philibut K.
1853,
73
90.
Hartwell, Eudocia
1863,
72
3.
"6
Philibut
ISI4,
77
91.
Betsy
1841,
58
2.
66 Robert
1793,
29
1821,
44
97.
Hariot
1833,
40
23.
Ezra
1794,
62
IIO.
Lambert, Abby Maria
I838,
I851, 15
24.
.6
Dea. Noah
1816,
89
130.
Sarah A.
Lucy P.
18 58,
40
40.
Elliot, Mary
1836,
33
55. 30
Packard, Martha
1799,
39
40.
.6
Charlotte P.
1833, 15 mo
43.
Ebenezer
1870,
44
105.
Gordon, Alice Jane
Nathaniel P.
1849,
2
6.
Martha
1763, 10 m
39.
IO1.
Julia
1846,
50
=
Mary K.
1786,
1
98.
Melancy
1834,
35
Marv
1849,
$7
84.
22.
Paul M.
1832,
5
..
=
66
=
Susanna
36.
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BRIDGEWATER,
5. Perkins, Susanna
1771, 29
69.
IS71,
60
22
Reed, Hannah
IS48,
So
57.
Sprague, Jackson 66 Jonathan
1756.
69
56
Richmond, Grace W.
1838, 22
69.
Thomas J.
IS41,
49.
- Robinson, Caroline E.
1843, 20
61.
Vina
ISIS,
19
68. 66.
Robinson, Hannah A. 1849, 65
49. 1
Robinson, Horatio N.
18 37, 6
64.
Thacher, Mary Gray " Samuel B.
1819, I m
65.
Robinson, Jacob
1858, 60
123.
Tirrell, Charles B.
1848,
20
49. 52 .
Robinson, John D.
1842,
1
117.
Walker, Mary T. " Sylvanus W.
1821,
I
49. 47. 49. 1
Robinson. Rhoda W.
1870, 72
118. 125. 116.
Warren, Mary A.
IS 56,
33
Robinson, Sarah J.
1851, 16
Witherell, Abigail
1840, 1823,
22
Robinson, Thomas P.
1822, 6
119.
Deborah H.
1813, 2 m
Sanders, Frederick E.
1857,
4
120.
Lydia
1864, 84
Scott, Celia P.
1826,
18
121.
41
34.
Ruth
1824, 78
1867,
63
.6 Ellen R. H.
1878, 34
59-
Capt. Ephraim
IS46,
52 1
60.
Vina
1851,
86
51.
William H.
1872,
32
Taber, Elizabeth H
1849,
23
53. 5
Robinson, Increase
1869, 80
64. 81.
82.
Thompson, Lucy A. " Mary
1834,
35
122.
Martha W.
1834,
2
1834,
2
Williams, Joseph
1846,
37
50. 68. 57. 63. 85.
77. 33.
Amos
83
58. 62. 70.
Sprague, Benjamin Chloe
1878,
124
71. 86. Sturtevant, Louisa
1851,
33
1817, 4 m)
68. 1
1832,
14
49. 48.
Nathaniel
1852, 66
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$64'30'E 93ft High Street
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77501
Old Part of Grave Yard near Jenning' Brook Area 50 Rods 1881
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43 36
JAPAN GRAVE-YARD,
-IN-
BRIDGEWATER, NEAR JENNING'S BROOK.
The old grave-yard near Jennings brook, sometimes called Japan grave-yard, contains fifty square rods; was given for that purpose about 1766, by Samuel Jennings, who lived on the homestead of his father, Richard Jennings, on the northerly side of High street, about forty rods in a southerly direction from these premises. The well and cel- lar still to be seen.
This Richard Jennings was in the Swamp Fight of King Philip's War, Sunday, December 19, 1675 ; married Mary, Bassett, of Sand- wich, and was living here in Bridgewater, on her land, before 1686 ; had four daughters, all well married ; and four sons. In 1735, sixty years after the fight, this Richard and one Daniel . Hudson, two of the four- teen men from Bridgewater in that engagement, were alive, living here in Bridgewater, and then obtained their land bounty for serving in that war. In 1729 he gave to his son Samuel a deed of his homestead, re- serving a life estate on account of his lameness, and died 1751, and was buried in the old grave-yard near the Unitarian meeting-house. His son, Samuel, never married ; became insane, 1776 ; and from that time to his death, 1785, was under the guardianship of Edward Mitch ell, Jr. This family has become extinct-or at least no descendants of the male line are known to be living.
This ground has a face stone wall with an iron gate in front on the south side of the ground, next to High street, there measuring
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BRIDGEWATER,
ninety-three feet ; and a wooden fence on all the other sides, measuring . 1031/2 feet on the easterly side ; 140 feet on the north, or back side and 139 feet on the westerly side, next to Plane street. See plan.
No deed is known to exist ; but Samuel Jennings is said to have given this land for this purpose about 1766.
The oldest grave-stone in this yard is that of Nathaniel Hayward's wife, Elizabeth, who died Nov. 7, 1766. Joanna Tinkham, who was housekeeper for Samuel Jennings, died March 6, 1763, and was buried in the old yard at the Unitarian meeting-house. and probably would have been buried in this yard if the land had previously been given for that purpose.
Within a few years past Havilla Dunphe has added to this old yard on the north side, and enclosed with a wooden fence, a strip of land about 106 feet wide, north and south, and about 160 feet long, east and west : about sixty-one square rods, and has laid the same out into burial-lots, and sells them to individuals, as wanted.
Seven graves with stones are found in this new ground, but are not taken into this account ; and there are probably in the old yard as many graves without stones as with stones, the town paupers having been buried here for many years.
EPITAPHS
-IN-
JAPAN GRAVE-YARD.
I. (Marble monument). Abby, died July 20, 1858, æ 4 yrs., 5 mos.
Dearest Abby thou hast left us, Though thy loss we deeply feel,; 'Tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal.
2. In memory of Ruth Price, died Sept. 5, 1858, æ 83.
Dearest mother, thou hast left us, Though thy loss we deeply feel ; 'Tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal.
3. In memory of Benjamin Price, died Jan. 5, 1833, æ 80.
My children dear, this place draw near, A father's grave to see ; Not long ago I was with you, And soon you'll be with me.
4. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, widow of Sylvanus Hall, died Oct. 18, 1830, æ 74 years, 7 mos., 6 days. 5. In memory of Mr. Sylvanus Hall, who died July 24, 1815, æ 52.
6. In memory of Mr. Asa Hall, who died Feb. 10, 1817, æ 56.
7. Almeriah, dau. of Mr. Ebenezer and Nancy Hall, died Jan. 22, 1825, aged 3 yrs. and 5 days.
8. Nancy, dau. of Mr. Ebenezer and Hannah Hall, she died Mch. 3, 1825, æ 5 yrs., 10 mos., 23 days.
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BRIDGEWATER,
9. In memory of Miss Hannah Hall, died May 9, 1827, aged 31 yrs., 10 mos., 26 days.
10. Lavina Hall. dau. of Sylvanus and Hannah Hall, died Jan. 8, 1862, æ 68 yrs., 10 mos. 23 days.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
II. Nancy, wife of Ebenezer Hall, died Mar. 6, 1863. aged 74 yrs., 4 mos., 5 days.
My mother in heaven, a little while
And I will be with thee.
12. Nancy D. Pratt, born Aug. 9, 1828, died Aug. 10, 1872.
13. Ebenezer Hall, born Oct. 16, 1788, died Apr. 29. 1874.
14. Lemina Lewis, died Nov. 11. 1849, & 3 yrs., 7 mos. Celia Lu- retta, died Mch. 14, 1852, aged 4 mos. Also an infant son, died March 21, 1843, aged 21 days. Children of Daniel and Huldah Dar ling.
So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour;
So soon our choicest comforts fly,
And pleasures only bloom to die.
15. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, the wife of Mr. Perez Waterman,
who died Jan. 19, 1782, in the 66 year of her age.
16. In memory of Mr. Perez Waterman, who died Aug. 9. 1793, in the 80 year of his age.
17. In memory of Martin, son of Mr. Perez Waterman, who died Nov. 7, 1792, in the 20th year of his age.
18. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, the wife of. Mr. Nathaniel Hay ward ; she died Jan. 15, 1795, aged 62.
19. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Hayward, who died Nov. 7. 1766, in 47 year of her age. Wife of Mr. Nathaniel Hayward.
20. In memory of Nathaniel Hayward, who died Nov. ye 9, 1780, in 63ª year of his age.
Reader, stand still and spend a tear.
Think on the dust that slumbers here ;
And when
21. In memory of Philip Hayward, who died Aug. 20, 1769. in 224 year of his age.
22. In memory of Adam, son of Mr. Nathaniel and Hannah Hay- ward, who died Mch. 7, 1777, aged 1 yr., 12 days.
23. Levi Loel Carr, died Aug. 17. 1854, aged 23 years.
An opening bud, a blooming Hower, Cut down and withered in an hour ; 'Tis thus our earthly comforts fly, And prospects brighten but to die. Thy life is o'er, thy race is run, Thy days were few, thy work is done, Thy soul has fled to worlds above, We trust to rove in fields of love.
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JAPAN GRAVE YARD.
24. Maria Adalaide, died July 17, 1854, @ 15 mos. George Walter, died May 31, 1852, æ 19 mos., 19 days. Alma Amelia, died Sept. 26, 1855, æ 11 mos., 20 days. Children of Nelson O. and Sarah E. Carr. Sleep, little children sleep, Not on thy mother's breast,
But in thy Saviour's arms,
Henceforth shall be thy rest.
25. Sarah E. Carr, wife of Nelson O. Carr, died Oct. 2, 1863, aged 32 yrs., 5 mos.
Sarah thou hast gone before us
To thy calm and happy home,
There to join the heavenly chorus
With angels that surround the throne.
Thy life on earth is ended, And thy works do follow thee,
Where thy footsteps have ascended To a world of purity.
26. Here lies Esther Negus ; she died May 14th, 1785, in the 88 year of her age. Wife of Mr. Jonathan Negus.
27. Here lies Mr. Ichabod . Pope, who died May 8th, 1795, in the 55th year of his age.
28. Alles, relict of Joseph Pratt, died Oct. 13, 1803, æt. 96.
By long experience I have known, God's sovereign power to save; At his command I venture down, Securely to the grave.
29. Capt. Thomas Cushman, born 25th Sept., 1736, died 15 Oct., 1820. Mrs. Bethia Cushman, born 15 Nov., 1755, died 28 Nov., 1822. A son of Capt. Thomas and Mrs. Bethia Cushman, still-born 11 Sept .. 1797.
30. Edwin, born 11 July 1824, died 21, Sept. 1826. Franklin, born 23, Oct., 1825, died 29, Sept., 1826. George, born 11 July, 1835, died 23 Oct., 1854. Julius, born 30th Sept., 1843, died 5 Apr., 1844. Chil- dren of Thomas and Lucy Cushman.
31. Mary A. Perkins, died Oct. 21, 1840, 'æ 7 weeks. George D. Boardman, died Oct. 17, 1843, æ 3 mos. Children of Benjamin and Sarah W. Darling.
We bend in anguish over you, Yet feel that you are blest ; Loved ones so early summoned, To enter into rest.
32. Sarah W., wife of Benjamin Darling, died Aug. 30, 1868, aged 61 yrs., 10 mos., 11 days.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
33. In memory of Lydia, wife of Samuel Rider, who died July 8. 1854, aged 85 years.
34. In memory of Samuel Rider, who died June 18, 1837, in his 69 year.
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35. In memory of Miss Sarah Rider, died Jun 4, 1829, æt. 64. My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise And in my Saviour's image rise.
36. In memory of Abner Rider, died Sept. 13, 1843, in his 78 year. James Boldry, died Oct. 7, 1855, aged 75 yrs., 9 mos.
37. For as in Adam all die, Even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
38. Wilson F., son of J. and A. M. Boldry, died Jan. 11, 1860, æ 4 yrs., I mo. and 16 ds.
But Jesus said, suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
39. Sally, daught. of Lieut. Ephraim Jackson, died 14 Aug', 1811, in her 20 year.
40. Mr. Samuel Crane, died May 31, 1809, aged 71 years.
Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you.
41. Lucy, wife of Ziba Hayward, died Apr. 5, 1824, æt. 70.
Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you.
42. In memory of Mr. Ziba Hayward, who died Dec. 17, 1837, aged 88 years.
43. Sarah, wife of Ziba Hayward, died Oct. 15, 1878, æt. 93 years.
44. Ziba Hayward, died Oct. 1, 1832, æ 58.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
45. William, son of Benjamin and Cynthia Hayward, died June 20. 1833, aged 1 mo., 27 days.
46, In memory of Sophia W., daughter of Benjamin and Cynthia Hayward, who died Nov. 10, 1844, æt. 7 yrs., 10 months.
May angels hover round the bed Where now her cold remains decay ; And may sweet flowers bloom o'er her bed, Emblems of bliss in endless day.
47. Jeremiah Hayward, died Jan. 18, 1870, æ 87 years,
48. Here lies Polly, daughter of Mr. Elijah and Mrs. Mary How- ard, who died June 24, 1794, aged 13 days.
49. In memory of Edward Hayward, died May 9, 1832, in his 36 year.
Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you.
50. In memory of Mary, widow of Elijah Hayward, died Sept. 20, 1846, in her 90 year.
51. In memory of Mr. Elijah Hayward ; he died Sept. 30, 1815. aged 74 years, 3 mos. and 12 days.
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JAPAN GRAVE YARD.
52. N-, son of - John Harden, Jun', died March 9th, 1806, in his 2ª year.
Of such is the kingdom of God.
53. In memory of Mr. Ward Harden, son of Mr. John and Mrs. Lucy Harden, died March 16, 1832, in his 38 year.
Friends nor physicians could not save This mortal body from the grave ; Nor can the grave confine it here.
When Christ commands it to appear.
Lucy H. Harden, as a tribute of respect to her brother, has erected this monument.
54. Lucy, widow of John Harden, died Nov. 30, 1846, aged 77 yrs. Io mos. and ro days.
When lingering pains her, bosom tore,
Resigned, she kissed the chastening rod,
Each mortal pang with meekness bore, And smiled in death to meet her God.
Lucy H. Harden, as tribute of respect to her brother, has erect- ed this monument.
55. In memory of Mr. John Harden, died Dec. 28, 1824, in his 68 year.
Hushed all our sorrows, all our tears be dry, 'Tis Christ that calls submission, we obey ; He's gone to blessed mansions in the sky, To sing his Saviour's praise in endless day.
56. Betsey, wife of Jotham Dunphe, died Nov. 29, 1858, aged 61 yrs., 4 mo., 22 ds.
We loved her on earth, may we meet her in heaven.
57. Jotham Dunphe, died Jan. 12, 1870, aged 79 yrs., 9 mo., 10 ds. A kind husband and father.
58. In memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Jotham and Mrs. Betsey Dunphe, died Dec. 27, 1813, aged 6 weeks and 6 das.
This flesh must slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ; Then burst the chains with glad surprise, And in her Saviour's image rise.
59. Lucy Holmes, daut. of Jotham and Betsey Dunphe, died Sept. 5, 1826, æt. 9 mos. and 19 days.
May angels guard this lovely clay, Until the great decisive day ; Then in her Saviour's image drest, She'll wake to be completely blest.
60. Joanna, daughter of Mr. Jotham and Mrs. Betsey Dunphe, died Dec. 15, 1831, æt. 8 years and 9 mos.
In this cold grave her body lies, Once blooming, young and fair ; All read these lines that have a mind And then for death prepare.
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61. Lowell Quincy, son of Jotham and Betsey Dunphe, died May 14, 1838, æ 18 yrs., 9 mos., and 10 days.
But God, who cannot err, knows what is best,
And thus hath early called him home to rest ;
And now that from his circle he is gone,
We wish to say, O Lord, thy will be done.
62. In memory of Jonathan Harden, who died July 18, 1830, at. 59.
Affection's sigh nor filial love, Can stay death's sure unerring dart ;
Jehovah calls and mortals prove
That dearest friends on earth must part.
63. Sacred to the memory of Miss Deborah Harden, died Jan. 9. 1833, aged 24 years.
To dust returned, consigned to earth
In early life, in beauty's bloom ;
Then leave your pleasures, leave your mirth, Prepare for death, your certain doom.
64. Miss Deborah Harden, died Feb. 18, 1834, in her 92 year. (Daughter of Samuel Harden).
My time is spent, my days are past, Eternity must count the rest.
65. Mary Harden, (No inscription. Died June 5, 1835, aged 77 yrs., 9 mo., 8 days. Daughter of Samuel Harden).
66. In memory of Mrs. Jane, wife of Mr. Edward Mitchell, died Jan. 30, 1829, æt. 87.
Organic forms with many changes strive, Live but to die and die but to revive ;
Immortal matter braves the transient storm, Mounts from the wreck unchanging but in form
67. In memory of Edward Mitchell, who died Nov. 26, 1828, a.t. 89
His mind was tranquil and serene, No terrors in his looks were seen ;
His Saviour's smiles dispelled the gloom, And smoothed his passage to the tomb.
63. Ophir Mitchell, died Nov. 21, 1823, a 43 , Ruth his wife, died June 17, 1863, æ 80.
69. Leonard M., son of Leonard and Veleary Ann Mitchell, died Nov. 9, 1832, æt. 14 mos.
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.
70. Leonard, son of Leonard and Veleary Ann Mitchell, died Dec. 2, 1829, æt. 25 mos.
Closed is the eye of youthful mirth, A parent's fondest hopes are fled ; Scarce done rejoicing at his birth, Ere we must place him with the dead.
71. Lucy Ann, daughter of Leonard and. Veleary Ann Mitchell, died June 25, 1832, at. 2 yrs., 11 mos.
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JAPAN GRAVE YARD.
This lovely bud so young and fair, Called home by early doom, Just come to show how sweet a flower, In paradise would bloom.
72. Veleary Ann, wife of Leonard Mitchell, died Sep. 11, 1832, æt. 23.
In all the bloom of life I felt Death's fatal arrow pierce my heart; My husband dear and tender babe, I, with them both, was called to part.
73. Martha S., wife of Benj. H. Price, died Nov. 30, 1855, æ 47. Kind partner, 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.
74. Fanny Grundy, died Mar. 31, 1863, æ 16 yrs. and 10 ms. For death we trust thou wast prepared, Thy work below was done ; Thy aching head is now at rest, Thy earthly race is run.
75. Ruth L., died Aug. 19, 1863, æ 6 yrs. and 6 mos. Samuel, died Aug. 29, 1863, æ 2 yrs. and 5 mos. Children of Oreb and Ellen Mitchell.
These lovely buds so young and fair, Called hence by early doom, Just come to show how sweet a flower, In paradise would bloom.
76. Carrie Morton, dau. of Wm. F. and Hannah P. Harden, died Sept. 20, 1865, æ 3 yrs. and 8 mos. Our darling is an angel now.
77. Emma Perkins, daught. of Wm. F. and Hannah P. Harden, died Dec. 27, 1858, æ 9 ms. and 22 days.
Sweet emblem of a lovely flower, This infant child did die; Taken from its parents arms, To dwell with blissful saints on high.
78. Joshua S. Ramsdell, Co., C. 29th Reg., M. V., died at Mill Creek Hospital, Va., Oct. 6, 1862, aged 23.
79. Mary Thomson, wife of Orville Leonard, born Nov. 18, 1815, died May 16, 1850. An affectionate wife and faithful mother ; she was called away in the midst of life. She died too soon for those who de- pended on her care, and who are left to mourn her loss ; but not too soon for her freed spirit. We trust that through the mercy of her God, she has already tasted the sweetness of immortality.
There is a world above, Where parting is unknown, A long eternity of love, Formed for the good alone ; And faith beholds the dying here, Translated to that glorious sphere.
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BRIDGEWATER,
80. Lydia Darling, dau. of Erastus and Mary Hayward, died April 3. 1850, aged 32 years.
This fragrant rose too pure for earth, Was siezed by death to bloom in heaven.
81. Hannah Pope, dau. of Erastus and Mary P. Hayward. died Feb. 16, 1843, aged 18 years.
My youthful friends when you do view This cold dark bed of clay, Think when on earth I was like you, Like me you'll pass away.
82. Erastus Hayward, died Sept. 25, 1844, in his 54 year. Great God, I own thy sentence just, When from my friends was called to die ; I yield my body to the dust, Till I am called to dwell on high.
83. Ella Josephine, only child of Erastus C. and Joann Hayward. died July 28, 1850, æ 13 mos. and in days. Dear babe, thy days are o'er. While here thy dust shall rest ; Thy home shall be forever more In the Redeemer's breast. Addie.
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Dear Addie it was hard to part with thee, But of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Hayward.
85. Laura L., wife of Freeman Jones, died Oct. 24. 1857, æ 26 yrs ..
2 mo., ro days. Not forgotten.
86. Lieut. E. H. Leonard, Co. I., IIth Regt., Vt. Vols. ; killed at Petersburg, Va., June 28, 1864, aged 19.
87. Everett Thomas, adopted son of Thomas and Ellen Trask, died Dec. 3, 1858, aged 4 years, 3 mos., 9 days.
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade. Death came with friendly care ; The opening bud to heaven conveyed, And bid it blossom there.
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