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In memory of Mr. Josiah Whitman, who departed this life April the 18th, 1754, in the 31 year of his age.
II. Mrs. Sarah Parks, died Feb. 15, 1826, aged 93 years. (Daugh- ter of Elisha Pierce, of Scituate ; first married to a Holbrook, and then to a Parks ; and mother-in-law to James Thomas).
My time is spent, my days are passed ;
Eternity must count the rest.
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12 In memory of James Thomas, Esq., & 72. (Graduate of H. U., 1778, died Jan. 28, 1828. He was a magistrate and a representative, and married Mary Holbrook, a granddaughter of Elisha Pierce, of Scituate, who married Sarah, a daughter of Capt. Josiah Edson. of Bridgewater.
So soon our hopes decay, our comforts fly,
And joys but bloom to fade and live to die ; To name his virtues ill befits my grief- What was my bliss can now give no relief.
() thou beyond, what voice or speech can tell ! My guide, my friend, my best beloved, farewell.
13. Mrs. Mary, widow of Mr. James Thomas, died April 10, 1836. aged 81 years.
14. In memory of the Widow Susanna, wife of Capt. Jonathan Bass, deceasd in the 90th year of her age. (Widow of the first Capt. Jonathan Bass).
Friend, do not careless on thy road
O'er-look this humble shrine,
For if thou art a friend of God,
Here lies a friend of thine. Her life and death did both express
What strength of grace was given ; Her life a lamp of holiness ; Her death a dawn of heaven.
15. In memory of Capt. Jonathan Bass, who died May 17th, 1750. in ye 55 year of his age.
16. In memory of Dea. Samuel Bass, who died Febr 20, 1751, in ye 91st year of his age.
17. Joseph, son of Mr. Joseph Keith, Jr., and Ann, his wife, born July 30, 1750, died July 13, 1752.
18. Deacon Samuel Bass, died 1751. (Foot stone to No. 16).
19. William, son of Mr. Joseph Keith, Jr., and Ann. his wife, born June 26th, 1748, died December 16th, 1751.
20. William, a son of Mr. Shadrach Keen and Elizabeth, his wife. born Feby ye 224, 1741, died Aug' ye 7th, 1747.
21. In memory of the Hon. Hugh Orr, Esq., who was born at Loch Winioch, in Scotland, on the 13th of Jan., 1717, and in the year 1737, removed to America, and soon after settled in this town, where he died on the 6th day of Dec., 1798, in the 821 year of his age.
22. In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Hugh Orr, Esq. ; she died July 27, 1804, in her Soth year.
23. Margaret Orr, daughter of Hugh Orr, Esq., died Jan. 18 1837, aged 78 years.
24. Hugh Orr, Jr., died July 19, 1839, aged #1 years, 3 mo., 27 days. Hannah S. Keen, his wife, died Mar. 13, 1878, aged 78 years, 21 days.
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Thomas, their son, died May 29, 1827. (Aged 22 mo.).
25. Nabby Otis, 1753.
26. Here lies buried Thomas, son of Isaac Otis, physician, and Mehetable, his wife ; was born July 26th, 1761, died December 315℃, 1763.
27. Phebe, daught of Mr. Isaac Otis, physician, and Mehetable, his wife, born Sept. 24, 1752, died Aug. 8th, 1753.
28. Eli, son of Robert and Abigail Orr, died Apr. 2, 1838, aged 5 years.
29. Ezra, son of Robert and Abigail Orr, died Oct. 28, 1839, aged 5 mos.
30. Erected in memory of Capt. Nathaniel Cross, who died June 5. 1840, aged 61 years. (From Exeter, N. H.).
31. Erected in memory of Margaret, wife of Capt. Nathaniel Cross, who died Jan. 11, 1870, aged 86 years.
32. Here lies buried Mr. Benjamin Johnson. who died Nov. 22, 1768, in ye 58th year of his age. (Son of Isaac, Esq.).
33. Here lies buried Ruth Johnson, ye wife of Mr. Benj" Johnson, who died Sept. 8th, 1764, in ye 48 year of her age. (Daughter of Col. John Holman).
34. Here lies buried Col. John Holman, who died May 26, 1759. in ye 81st year of his age. (Grad. H. U., 1700 ; sold out in Milton to Gov. Belcher ; came to Bridgewater, 1728 ; first wife and mother of his children was Ann, daughter of Daniel Quincy, Esquire ; was represent- ative several years : bought the farm and house of Thomas Latham ; lived opposite the well, in Satucket).
35. Here lies buried ye body of Mrs. Sarah Holman, wife of Col. John Holman, aged 60 years, died Augt ye 26th day, 1740. Memento Mori. (She was Sarah Towl, of Boston, and married Col. John Hol- man, 1719).
36. Edward W., son of Rev. Joseph W. Cross, died May 20, 1830. aged 18 mos.
37. Ephraim Hyde, died Aug. 28, 1834, aged 65.
38. Mary, wife of Ephraim Hyde, died April 6, 1847, aged 75.
39. Mary, daughter of Ephraim and Mary Hyde, died March 22, 1836, aged 40 years.
40. Ephraim Wallace, son of Wallace and Eliza H. Rust, died Feb. 2, 1836, aged 472 years.
41. Margaret, wife of Gain Robinson, died May, 1777, æt. 70.
42. Here lies buried Mr. Gain Robinson, who died July 7th, 1763. in ye 81st year of his age.
43. In memory of Mr. Joseph Keith ; he died Jan. ye 27th, 1777, in ye 79th year of his age. (A grandson of Rev. James Keith).
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Indulgent world, I bid adieu :
Farewell, dear friends, farewell ;
No more kindness can I show
To any creature here below.
I am invited to my tomb,
To sleep awhile till Jesus comes.
44. Here lies buried Mrs. Susanna Keith, the wife of Mr. Joseph Keith, who died November 1st, 1759, in ye 58th year of her age.
45. In memory of the Rev. Samuel Angier, A. M., who was born March 20. 1743, and died Jan. 18, 1805, in ye 63ª year of his age. (Grad. H. U., 1763 ; settled as a colleague with his father).
46. In memory of Mrs. Judith Angier, wife of the Rev. Samuel Angier ; she died April 24, 1803, in the fifty-sixth year of her age.
47. Here lies buried Mrs. Abigail Robinson, the wife of Mr. Jo- seph Robinson ; the daughter of Mr. Joseph Keith and Susanna, his wife, who died Nov. 27, 1757, in ye 33ª year of her age. Also their son, still-born Nov. 27, 1757.
48. Here lies buried the body of Mr. Joseph Robinson, who died April the 11th, 1766, in ye 47th year of his age.
49. In memory of Mr. Benjamin Robinson, died March 4th, 1829, in his 818 year.
50. In memory of Mrs. Keziah, widow of Mr. Benjamin Robinson ; she died Mch. 31, 1838, in her 75 year.
51. Dea. James Cary, 1762. (Foot-stone to No. 54).
52. A. W.
53. R. S., 1737.
54. Here lies buried Deacon James Cary, who died November 18th, 1762, in ye 71" year of his age. (He lived at Major Barrell's).
55. Sarah Cary, died June ye 12, 1730, aged 28. (Wife of Dea. James Cary, and daughter of Joseph Shaw).
56. In memory of Joshua Cary, ye only son of Mr. James Cary, who deceased June ye 26th, 1747.
57. Bethia, daughter of Mr. Jonathan Bass and Susanna, his wife, born Augt 26th, 1742, died June 11th, 1747.
58. Ruth, daughter of Mr. Jon" Bass and Susanna, his wife, born April 15, 1745, died June 20, 1747.
59. Erected in memory of the Rev. Mr. John Angier, who died April 14, 1787, in the 86th year of his age, and in the 634 year of his ministry. (Grad. H. U. 1720; settled in East Bridgewater 1724 ; son of Rev. Samuel Angier, of Rehoboth and Watertown, Graduate H. U. 1673).
Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
fo. Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary Angier, y" wife of ;e Rev. Mr. Johr. Angier, who departed this life July y.º 11th, 1747. in ye 39th year of her age! (Daughter of Ezra Bourne, Esq.).
The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
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61. Martha Angier, 1747. (Foot-stone to No. 62).
62. Here lies the body of Martha Angier, ye daughter of ye Rev. Mr. John Angier and Mrs. Mary, his wife, who departed this life July ye 23ª, 1747, in ye 14th year of her age.
Gone, but not lost.
63. Here lies the body of John Angier, ye son of ye Rev. Mr. John Angier and Mrs. Mary, his wife, who departed this life July ye 25th, 1747, in ye 12th year of his age.
Gone, but not lost.
64. Here lies buried the body of Ezra Angier, ye son of ye Rev. Mr. John Angier and Mrs. Mary, his wife, who departed this life July ye 29th, 1747, in ye Ioth year of his age.
Reserved for a glorious resurrection.
65. Here lies the body of Miss Eunice Angier, sister of the Rev. Mr. John Angier, who departed this life Oct. 5, 1771, having a little before completed the 73ª year of her age.
Remember death.
66. Erected in memory of Miss Mary Hide, the only daughter of the late Rev. Mr. Ephraim Hide, of Rehoboth ; she died April 30. 1790, aged 15 years.
The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousnessunto children, to such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments, to do them.
67. Erected in memory of Mrs. Mary Hide, widow of the late Rev. Mr. Ephraim Hide, of Rehoboth, and daughter of the late Rev. Mr. John Angier ; she died December 12th, 1788, in the 49th year of her age.
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night cometh, when no man can work.
68. In memory of Ledyard, son of Mr. Ephraim Hide and Mrs. Mary, his wife ; he died Nov. 20, 1796, aged 6 weeks.
Life is a dream, a morning flower ; Cut down and withered in an hour.
69. In memory of Orinda Carpenter, daughter of Mr. Ephraim and Mrs. Mary Hide, died Dec. 14, 1812, aged 7 years, 5 mo.
70. Here lies buried Mr. Joseph Wesley, who died May 19, 1763, in the 51st year of his age.
71. Here lies buried Mr. John Cary, who died October 12th, 1770. in ye 79th year of his age.
72. Mr. John Cary, 1770. (Foot-stone to No. 71).
73. Susanna, daught of Mr. Joshua Pratt and Experience, his wife, born May 10th, 1746, died October 15th, 1747.
74. Here lies buried Matthew, son of Mr. Joshua Pratt and Expe rience, his wife, who died July 19th, 1747, aged 18 years and 16 days.
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75. In memory of Mr. Joshua Pratt ; he died October ye 27th, 1773, in ye 68th year of his age.
The sweet remembrance of the past
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
76. Head-stone-no inscription. Foot-stone-Mrs. Experience Pratt. (Widow of Joshua Pratt, died 1773).
77. Here lies the body of Miss Sarah Pratt ; she died Novbr the 27th, 1782, in the 49th year of her age. (Daughter of Joshua Pratt).
78. In memory of Lieut. Samuel Beal, who died May 5, 1750, in ye 46th year of his age.
79. In memory of Mr. Elnathan Bassett, who died April 20th, 1750, aged 74 years.
80. 1747. J. B.
81. John Angier, 1747. (Foot-stone to No. 63).
82. In memory of Mary, wife of Mr. Joshua Pratt, died March 31, 1828, æt. 72.
83. In memory of Mary, wife of Mr. Joshua Pratt, died March 31, 1828, æt. 72. (Same as No. 82).
84. William Pratt, died Sept. 16, 1861, aged 77 years (Son of Joshua).
85. Celia, wife of William Pratt, died Aug. 4, 1853 (born 1790), aged (63).
86. Polly, dau. of Joshua and Mary Pratt. died Nov. 24, 1861, aged 64 years and 6 mo.
87. In memory of Doc. Josiah Otis, who died March 25th, 1808, in his 59th year. (Son of Dr. Isaac Otis ; and married a daughter of Hon. Hugh Orr).
88. In memory of Mrs. Mehitable, wife of Doct, Isaac Otis ; she died March 15th, 1800, her age 72.
89. In memory of Doct. Isaac Otis ; he was born Sept. ye 26th, 1719, deceased December ye gth, 1785, in the 67th year of his age. (Grad. H. U., 1738; married a daughter of Jonathan Bass).
Thus dies the great man of skill,
The tirant death he confers will,
And reigns without control.
The man beloved, faithful, and just,
Lies sleeping in the silent dust, But where's the deathless soul ?
On angels wings hath took its flight;
Far from the ken of human sight ; Until that God who gave.
We trust he was a chosen one,
For whom our saviour, God, the son Christ Jesus died to save.
90. In memory of Nabbee, ye daugh' of Dr. Isaac Otis and Mrs. Mehetable, his wife ; she died April 13th, 1774, in ye 18th year of Her age.
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91. In memory of Hannah, ye daught of Dr. Isaac Otis and Mrs. Mehetable, his wife ; she died Mch. ye Ist, 1774, in ye 20th year of her age.
92. Here lies buried Mrs. Jemima Whitman, ye wife of Deac. Tho® Whitman, who died March 5th, 1766, in ye 65th year of her age.
93. In memory of Dea. Thos Whitman, who died Decbr the 15th, 1788, in the 87th year of his age. (Lived at Zebina Keith's ; owned the Whitman Mills ; had seven sons and one daughter ; wrote a hand- some hand ; and was much respected).
94. Rev. Henry Clinton Allen, A. M., died Nov. 11, 1831, aged 24 years. (Educated at Brunswick ; began to preach).
95. In memory of Mr. Solomon Packard, who died Dec. 1808, æt. 77. (Son of Solomon, and lived at Harvey Josselyn's tavern, after- wards John O. Hudson's).
96. Pamelia, wife of Bezaliel Allen, died Oct. 5, 1831, aged 61 years.
97. In memory of Harriet Allen, daughter of Bezaliel Allen and Pamelia, his wife; she died May 27, 1807, aged 10 years.
98. Erected in memory of Miss Phebe Allen, who died February ye 8th, 1803, in the 38th year of her age. (Daughter of Ezra Allen).
My loving friends as you pass by,
Remember as you are so once was I;
As I am, so you must be,
Prepare for death and follow me.
99. In memory of Doct. Ethan Allen, son to, Mr. Ezra Allen. and Mrs. Phebe, his wife ; he died Feb. 5, 1802, in his 22ª year.
My loving friends as you pass by,
On my cold grave but cast your eye ;
Your sun like mine may set at noon ;
Your soul be called for very soon.
In this dark place you quickly be, Prepare for death and follow me.
IOQ. Erected in memory of Mr. Ezra Allen, who died May 10th, 1795, in ye 56th year of his age. (Son of Capt. Matthew Allen).
IO1. Here lies the body of Capt. Matthew Allen, who died July ye 2 Ist, 1787, aged 79 years and I mo. (Son of Samuel Allen, and grand- son of the old town clerk, Samuel Allen).
102. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Allen, wife of Capt. Mathew Allen, who died Oct. 10, 1794, aged 70 years and 7 months.
103. Memorial sacrum of Miss Sarah Allen ; she died June 28, 1812, æt. 65.
104. In memory of Mr. Nathan Thomas, son of Mr. Winslow and Mrs Polly Thomas, died Nov. 5, 1810, aged 18 years.
105. In memory of Miss Hezediah Cole, who died May 9, 1825, in her 46th year.
106. In memory of Mary, widow of Winslow Thomas; she died May 20, 1847, in her 81 year.
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107. In memory of Mr. Winslow Thomas, who died April 13, 1828, aged 7 1 years.
108. In memory of Mrs. Sarah, widow of Mr. John Hooper, died Oct. 14, 1828, in her 91 year. (She was Sarah Pool, and was married 1766).
109. Mementi Mortis. Mr. John Hooper, died April 15, 1807, in his 68th year. (Had no children ; lived in the last house on Plymouth road to Halifax).
Death, by the ruins of the fall,
Doth reign and triumph over all; Yet by the gospel life is given. And dying souls made heirs of heaven.
110. Hannah, wife of Cushman Hathaway, died March 15, 1874, a 80 years, 6 mos., 11 dys.
III. Cushman Hathaway, died Dec. 14, 1869, æ 79 years, 3 mo., 14 days. (Son of Ebenezer, and grandson of Josiah of Halifax, who died 1830, aged 62, and who lived in the last house on Plymouth road to Halifax).
II2. William W. Hathaway, drowned July 2, 1843, aged 21 years.
Ye friends of virtue, under this stone doth lie A youth decreed to death before the time to die, He heard the call beneath the cleansing flood ; 'Twas there he yielded up his soul to God.
113. In memory of Mrs. Bethia Pryer, wife to Mr. John Pryer, who died March ye 11th, 1744, in ye 75th year of her age.
114. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Phillips, wife to Mr. William Phillips, who dea'd Aug. ye 18th, 1743, in ye 47 year of her age. (She was daughter of John Pryer).
115. In memory of Mr. John Pryer, who departed this life Febru- ary ye 16th, 1742, in ye 75th year of his age.
116. Dea. William Harris, died Feb: 23, 1831, in his 69 year. (Son of Benjamin Harris ; lived at Widow Bennett's).
117. In memory of Alice, widow of Dea. William Harris ; she died Oct. 13, 1846, in her 80th year.
118. H. W., 1762.
119. M. B.
120. John Wesley.
121. Mary, datighter of Mr. Jon" Bass and Susanna, his wife, born February 1", 1747, died June 224, 1747.
122. Experience Cary, died April ye 7th. 1729. aged 33. (One of the four wifes of old John Cary, the miller).
123. J. P., 1843.
124. Mrs. M. P., 1828. 125. 1747, S. P. 126. 1736, S. P.
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127. Here lies buried Mr. Theodosius Moore, who died November, 9th, 1737, being advanced in years. (He married Sarah Prior ; lived at the Cushing Forge, in Hanson; was an active and enterprising man.)
128. John Moore, son of Mr. Theodosius Moore and Sarah, his wife, deceased October ye 13,th 1745, in ye 15th year of his age.
129. Susanna, daughter of Capt. William and Nabby Vinton, died Sept. 16. 1836, aged 26 years.
130. Capt. Wm. Vinton, died Aug. 22, 1840, æ 67. (He married an Alden, and then two sisters of Dr. Josiah Otis).
131. Simeon, son of Thomas and Lusanna W. Whitman, died July 13, 1836, aged 1 1 yrs., 5 dys.
132. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Thomas Whitman, died March II, 1832, aged 42 years. (Old tavern-keeper ; son of Thomas and grandson of Capt. Simeon ; lived at Byram brook).
133. Ephraim Larkin, died Mar. 7, 1848, æ 35 years.
Marcellus, son of Ephraim and Betsey Larkin, died April 26, 1845, æ 5 years.
134. In memory of Mrs. Susanna, ye wife of Mr. Peter Whitman ; she died Nov. ye 18th, 1773, in the 42ª year of her age. (She was a daughter of Joseph Keith).
135. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Harris, wife of Lieut Benjamin Har ris, died Sept. 6th, 1807, in her 75th year. (She was a daughter of James Snow).
136. In memory of Lieut. Benjamin Harris, who died Jan. 13th, 1803, in the 72ª year of his age.
137. Erected in memory of James, ye son of Lieut. Benjamin Har- ris and Mrs. Sarah, his wife ; he died Augt ye 3ª, 1778, in ye 19th year of his age.
138. In memory of Sally, daughter of Mr. Francis and Mrs. Sarah Gray, of Boston, who died October 13th, 1752, in ye 4th year of her age.
Happy the babe who privileged by fate, To shorter labors and a lighter weight;
Received but yesterday the gift of breath ; Ordered to-morrow to return to death.
139. In memory of. Mrs. Deborah Keith, the wife of Mr. George Keith ; she died May ye 4th, 1777, aged (29).
My loving friends as you pass by, On my cold grave but cast an eve ; Your sun, like mine, may set at noon ; Your soul be called for very soon. In this dark place you'll quickly be; Prepare for death and follow me.
140. In memory of Mr. Nathaniel Clift, ye son of Capt. Nathaniel Clift ; he died Sept. the 6th, 1773, in the 23d year of his age.
141. In memory of Hugh, son of Lieut. Adna Winslow Clift and Mrs. Bethia, his wife, who died March ye 23ª, 1783, age 6 months.
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142. In memory of Bebe, ye daugh'. of Lt. Winslow ,Clift and Mrs. Bethia, his wife ; she died Dec. ye 25, 1.788, agd 2 years and 5 days.
143. In memory of Susanna, daug of Mr. Ezra Allen and Mrs. Phebe, his wife, who died April 10, 1783, aged 4 weeks.
144. In memory of Jason, son of Mr. Asahel Allen and Mrs. Rhoda, his wife, who died Jan. 19, 1796, aged 8 mo., and 12 dys.
145. Here lies Miss Anna Cary ; she died June 17th, "802, her age 65
146. Mrs. Jane Cary, wife of Mr. Ephraim Cary, died Oct. 14th, 1809, in her 56th year.
147. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife of Mr. Thomas Russell ; she died Feby 28th, 1802, æt. 56 years. (She was a sister of Wm. Vinton).
148. Erected in memory of Mr. Thomas Russell, who died in full hope of a glorious immortality, on the 17th of July, 1800, aged 76. (He came from Scotland).
And now his heart all grief defies, His noblest powers rejoice, His flesh doth rest in hope to rise At the last trumpets voice.
149. In memory of Jason, son of Mr. Ephraim and Mrs. Jane Cary ; he died Feb. 20th, 1792, aged 4 mo. and 14 dys.
150. In memory of Mrs. Bethia, wife of Mr. Adney W. Clift, who died Feb. 19, 1838, aged 80 years.
151. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Adna W. Clift, who died June 7, 1825, aged 71 years.
Also his son Nathaniel Clift, died in Troy, State of New York, April 9, 1818, æ 41.
152. In memory of Nabby. relict of Nathaniel Clift, and widow of Job Turner, who died Nov. 7, 1853, aged 79 years.
Also, Angier B., son of Nathaniel and Nabby Clift, died June 26, 1826, aged 2 1 years.
153. In memory of Lieut. Ephraim Cary, who died Dec. 20, 1791, in ye 78th year of his age. (Son of Lt. Ephraim Cary).
154. In memory of Susanna, ye wife of Lt. Ephraim Cary ; she died March the 18th, 1783, in ye 64th year of her age.
155. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, ye wife of Lt. Ephraim Cary ; she died Oct. y$ 18th, 1777, in the 91" year of her age.
156. Here lies buried Lt. Fphraim Cary, died July 18, 1765, in ye 88 year of his'age. (Son of Francis Cary).
157. Sacred to the memory of Beniamin Harris, who died Aug. 8, 1828, æ 64.
158. Sarah, widow of Benjamin Harris, died June 29, 1839, aged 80 years.
159. In memory of Capt. Simeon Whitman, died Oct. 30th, 1811, æt. 83. (Son of Dea. Thomas).
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Also, Mrs. Martha, his wife, died Aug. 30, 1781, æt. 53. (Dau. of Isaac Snow).
160. In memory of Miss Sylvia Whitman, died Dec. 6, 1808, æt. 44. (Daughter of Capt. Simeon).
.. 161. Joan Whitman, daughter of Mr. Thomas Whitman and Mrs. Lydia, his wife, died Aug. 13, 1791, in the 5th year of her age.
God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in. the grave ;
He gives, and blessed be his name;
He takes but what he gives.
162. (Broken). In memory of Bethuel, ye son of Mr. Stephen and Mrs. 'Ann -, who died April -.
163. In memory of Susanna, ye daugh. of Mr. Simeon Allen and Mrs. Huldah, his wife ; she died March ye 5, 1786, aged 9 days.
164. In memory of Simeon, son of Mr. Simeon and Mrs. Huldah Allen, who died Oct. 23, 1789, aged 14 mo.
165. In memory of Mrs. Huldah, wife of Mr. Simeon Allen, who died July 11th, 1802, æt. 50.
166. To the memory of Mr. Simeon Allen, who died Aug. 29, 1805, ætatis 52.
167. In memory of Jean, the daugh. of Mr. Hugh and Mary Orr, who was born March 14, 1755, and decd December 20, 1766.
168. (Stone broken). In memory of Robert, son of Mr. Stephen (Whitman, born 1770, died -).
169. In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Stephen Whitman, who died ye Aug. 9th, 1778, in ye 28 year of her age. (Daughter of Hon. Hugh Orr).
170. In memory of Mr. Stephen Whitman, who died June ye 28, 1778, in the 33ª year of his age. (Son of Seth).
171. In memory of Miss Lucy Byram, who died July 12, 1817, in 2 1st year of her age.
172. Sarah Whitman, dau. of Peter and Sarah Whitman, born July 17, 1778, died May 16, 1864.
173. In memory of Mr. Peter Whitman, died Dec. 3, 1801, aged 72 years.
Mrs. Susanna, wife of Peter Whitman, died Nov. 8, 1773, æt. 49 years.
Mrs. Sarah, widow of Peter Whitman, died Jan. 27, 1831, æt. 84 years.
174. Nancy Whitman, daugh. of Peter and Sally Whitman, died June 27, 1843, aged 64 years.
175. In memory of Nath1, ye son of Mr. David Keith and Mrs. Charity, his wife ; he died Augt ye 23ª, 1774, aged 6 mo.
176. In memory of Marietta Keith, dau. of Zenas Keith, Jr., and Salome Keith, who died March 30, 1834, aged 2 years and 6 mo.
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud to heaven conveyed,
And made it blossom there.
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177. Zenas Keith, died Jan. 11, 1840, aged 72 years.
178. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Elijah and Sarah Bird, died April 16, 1832, æ 2 years.
Closed is the eye of youthful mirth.
A parent's fondest hopes are fled ;
Scarce done rejoicing at her birth
Ere we must place her with the dead.
179. William W. Bennett, born Jan. 20, 1804, died Nov. 1, 1842. (Married Rowena W. Latham, Jan. 3, 1836).
180. Hannah Elizabeth, daughter of Wm. W. Bennett, born May 5, 1842, died March 21, 1844.
181. Susan K. Bennett, daughter of Wm. W. Bennett, born Sept. 13, 1839, died Nov. 11, 1844.
182. Angelia W. Bennett, daughter of William W. Bennett, born Feb. 26, 1838, died Nov. 13, 1844.
183. Here lies buried Deacon Recompence Cary, who died May 18th, 1759. in ye 73 year of his age.
184. Ezra, the son of Mr. Timothy Hayward and Jael, his wife ; was born April ye 9th, 1739, died December ye 27, 1740.
185. Lydia, ye dau. of Mr. Timothy Hayward and Jael, his wife ; was born Sept. ye 9, 1744, and died Oct. ye 4th, 1747.
186. Isaac, ye son of Mr. Timothy Hayward and Jael, his wife ; was born Nov' ye 2 18℃, 1746, died Oct. 19, 1747.
187. Abraham, ye son of Mr. Timothy Hayward and Jael his wife ; was born Oct. ye 22, 1742, and died Oct. 27, 1747.
188. In memory of Mr. Timothy Hayward, who died June 5th, 1750, aged 50 years and 34 days. (Son of Nathaniel).
189. In memory of Capt. Israel Bailey ; he died May 4, 1750, in ye 42 year of his age. (From Scituate ; uncle of Col. John Bailey).
190. Sarah, daught. of Capt. Israel. Bailey and Keziah, his wife, died Sept. 7th, 1747, in ye 3d year of her age.
191. In memory of Mr. Israel Bailey, who died Dec. 14, 1773, in ye 41"* year of his age.
192. Nabby Lazell, died Sept. 27, 1818, age 81 years ; formerly wife of Capt. Jacob Allen, of this town, who was killed in battle at Still- water, New York Sept. 19, 1777, aged 40 years. (Wife of Isaac La- zell and daughter of Capt. Israel Bailey).
193. Mary A. Keith, born Oct. 17, 1808, died April 4, 1845.
194. Susan Frances, wife of Ellis W. Holmes, died June 5, 1840, aged 28 years.
. Also, Winslow Frances, son of the above, died Sept. 8, 1840, aged 5 mos.
195. Here lies buried Mrs. Jemima Keith, the wife of Mr. David Keith, who was born June ye 27, 1734, and died March ye 15, 1771.
196. Jane, widow of Zenas Keith, died March 18, 1846, aged 73 years.
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