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Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you.
368. Mary, widow of John Wade, died Sept. - , 1842, aged 80 years.
The mild and gentle spirit fled,
And she is numbered with the dead.
369. In memory of an infant child, ya daughter of Mr. Robert Daws, Jr., and Lydia, his wife ; she died Jan. 5, 1771, aged 3 weeks.
370. Jemima, daugh. of Jona Conant and Jane, his wife, born
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March 26, 1764, and died Feb. 24, 1769. (Parents removed to Green- wich ; Jane was a daughter of Arthur Latham).
371. Susanna, wife of Asa Forest, died Feb. 13, 1851, aged 84 years, 8 mos.
Sally, dau' of Asa and Susanna Forest, died Jan. 13, 1844 or 9. aged 46 years, 3 mos., 13 days.
We loved them on earth,
May we meet them in heaven.
372. Jennet, wife of John Phillips, died Jan. 6, 1823, aged 57
years. (This John was a brother of Joseph Phillips, father of Willard Phillips, late judge of probate, county of Suffolk).
373. In memory of Mr. Bushrod W. Young, who died Nov. 1, 1840, æt. 40.
374. In memory of Capt. Thomas Young, who departed this life at Dorchester, Aug. 18, A. D. 1820, in the fifty-third year of his age.
375. In memory of Mrs. Bethia C. Young, who died May 13, 1837, æ 66.
376. Erected in memory of John Young, Jr., who died Aug. 21. 1792, 21 years of age the 13th day of April preceeding.
These hours that lately finished-Where are they now ?
377. Samuel Young, 1777.
378. In memory of Agnes, ye daugh' of Mr. John Young and Mrs. Eunice, his wife ; she died July the 16th, 1777, aged 20 years.
379. In memory of Mrs. Eunice, ye wife of Mr. John Young ; she died Dec. the 11th, 1780, aged 43 years.
380. In memory of Mr. John Young, who was born in Loch win- ioch, in Scotland, on the 2d day of May, 1729, and in May 1745, he came to America and settled in this town, where he died March 10. 1793, in his 69th year.
381. In memory of Miss Leah Young, who died Dec., 1802, in her 65th year.
382. In memory of Levi, the son of Mr. Levi Washburn and Mrs. Molly, his wife ; he died Oct. y" 30th, 1779, in ye 5th year of his age.
383. Here lies buried Mr. Eleazer Washburn, who died Feb. 24. 1762, in ye 50th year of his age. ' (Son of Noah).
384. Here lies the body of Mrs. Anna, ye wife of Mr. Eleazer Washburn ; she died Feb. ye 13th, 1788, in ye zoth year of her age.
385. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Hiram Washburn, who died March 26, 1837, æt. 59. (Son of Eleazer).
386. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Abigail, the wife of Mr. Hiram Washburn, who died Feb. 17, 1822, æt. 40.
387. In memory of Mrs. Huldah, wife of Mr. Eleazer Washburn : she died March 5th, 1768, in her 23 year.
Also, Mrs. Sarah, 24 wife of the above , she died Sept. 28, 1820, in her 73" year.
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Where is thy promise to the just ?
Are not thy servants turned to dust ?
But father forbids these mournful sighs, And bids the sleeping dust arise.
388. In memory of a dau. of Mr. Sampson Washburn and Mrs. Rebecca, his wife ; she died April 2ª, 1810, aged 5 days.
389. In memory of James Soule, son of Mr. Sampson Washburn and Rebecca, his wife ; he died Feb. 25th, 1817, aged 8 mo., 16 days.
In early bloom death cropt this flower, Cut down and withered in an hour.
390. Noah, son of Mr. Levi and Mrs. Sarah Washburn, died June 25, 1822, æt. I year.
That form once lovely and serene,
Hath soared to worlds above,
Where endless pleasure is the theme,
To dwell with Christ in love.
That of his kingdom such consist,
Was by assurance given When Jesus took them in his arms
And called them heirs of heaven.
A glorious promise : blessed grace,
To sinful man revealed; Although in ages past and gone
In darkness lay concealed.
Then in his promise let us trust, And confidently rest ; That in the seed of Abraham
All nations shall be blest.
By a parent.
391. In memory of Mrs. Lucy, wife of Mr. Plyna Edson, died Dec. 22, 1825, æ 24 years.
392. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Mr. Joel Edson, died Dec. 7, 1818, in his 56th year.
393. In memory of Mr. Joel Edson, died April 26, 1830, in his 68th vear.
394. In memory of James Edson, son of Mr. Jonah and Mrs. Jen- nett Edson, died Oct. 20, 1826, aged 4 years, 6 mos.
395. Daniel Bryant, died Mar. 14, 1844, æ 78 years.
396. Bethia Orr, wife of Charles Mitchell, who died Sept. 3, 1835. in her 47th year.
397. Hannah, only daughter of Charles Mitchell, who died Jan. 18. 1834, aged 17 years and 5 mos.
398. Frederick, son of Bartholomew and Mary Trow, died May 14, 1822, æ 2 yrs.
Cease, cease, fond mother. cease thy tears, Allay thy grief and anxious fears; That infant wrested from thine arms,
'Tis taken from thyself away To dwell in the realms of endless day. Soon shall thou join in equal bliss Thy cherub and its happiness.
399. Mary, wife of Bartholomew Trow, died Oct. 7, 1867, æ 88 yrs., II mos., 5 dys.
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400. Bartholomew Trow, died Feb. 4. 1863, & 83
401. Erected in memory of Mrs. Bethia, wife of Mr. Bartholomew Trow, Jr., who died Jan. 25, 1838. aged 19 years.
In the midst of life we are in death.
402. Lewis F. Trow, infant.
403. Lucy Harris, died December 31, 1866, aged 64 years.
In condescending love Thy ceaseless prayer be heard, And bade thee suddenly remove To thy complete reward.
404. Lydia Harris, died Nov. 30, 1860, aged 58 years.
Servant of God, well done Thy glorious warfare is past, The battle's fought, the race is won, And thou art crowned at last.
405. Rebecca, wife of John Harris, died Feb. 11, 1850, aged 81 years.
The passing spirit gently fled, Sustained by grace divine ; ( may such grace on us be shed. And make our end like thine.
406. In memory of Mr. John Harris, died Feb. 5, 1829, in his 59"" year.
My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Savior's image rise.
(Son of Benjamin).
407. In memory of Mrs. Eunice, wife of Mr. John Harris, died Feb. 34, 1811, in her 36th year.
408. In memory of Mrs. Sarah, wife of Mr. William Barrell, who died Nov. 5, 1806, in her 84th year.
409. In memory of Mr. William Barrell, died March 7th, 1806, in his 92ª year.
410. Henry F., son of Henry M. and Amanda Randall, died Aug. 2, 1836, aged 11 months.
Here lies the fairest land of hope That unto fondest wish was given ;
If thou wouldst know its perfect state, Repent and seek the flower in heaven.
411. Amanda S., dau. of Henry M. and Amanda S. Randall, died July 3, 1832, @ 21 nIOS.
This lovely bud, so young and fair, Called home by early doom ; Just meant to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom.
412. In memory of Mr. Isaac Alden, who died Oct. y" 11, 1781, III ye 89th year of his age.
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413. Mrs. Abigail, 2ª wife of Mr. Alfred Whitman, died Nov. 13. 1875, aged 85 years, 3 mo.
414. In memory of Mr. Alfred Whitman, who died Aug. 8, 1842. aged 61 years. (Son of Dea. John).
415. In memory of Mrs. Betsey, wife of Mr. Alfred Whitman, who died March 24, 1832, aged 46 years.
416. In memory of Dea. John Whitman, who died July 26, 1842. aged 107 years, 3 mos., 22 days. (Son of John).
417. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife of Dea. John Whitman, who died Sept. 16, 1813, aged 6 1 years.
418. In memory of Catherine Whitman, who died Dec. 25. 1793. aged 18 years.
Also, Abigail Whitman, who died Jan. 8, 1818, aged 22 years.
419. Here lies the body of Lydia, the wife of Mr. John Whitman, who died in travail April 25, 1771, in the 32ª year of her age.
420. In memory of Mrs. Sally, wife of Josiah Whitman, Esq., who died March 3, 1842, aged 61 years.
Seize the kind moments while they stay ; Seize and use them, Lest you lose them, And lament the wasted day.
421. Dea. Josiah Whitman, died April 14, 1867, aged 88 years. (Son of Dea. John ; lived in Wellfleet; representative to Gen. Court ).
422. Anna Hapgood, wife of Dea. Josiah Whitman, died Nov. 21. 1868, aged 79 years, 11 mos., 9 days.
423. Here lies Rachel S. Stutson, dau. of Mr. John Stutson ; she died Nov. 3, 1809, æt. 1 year, 6 mo.
424. In memory of Susanna, the wife of Mr. Oliver Pratt ; she died March ye 12, 1802, aged 38 years.
My loving friends as you pass by, On my cold grave but cast an eye; Your sun like mine may set at noon; Your soul be called for very soon. In this, dark place you soon must be ; Prepare for death and follow me.
425. In memory of Charles Bearce, son of Mr. Job Bearce and Mrs. Sarah, his wife, who died Nov. 13, 1796, aged i mo., 10 days.
Happy the babe, who privileged by fate To shorter labors and a lighter weight.
426. In memory of Miss Hannah Bearce, dau. of Mr. Job Bearce and Mrs. Sarah, his wife ; she died May 31, 1817, aged 28 years, 2 mo. and 18 days.
Her mind was tranquil and serene ; No terrors in her looks were seen ; The Savior's smile dispelled the gloom, And smoothed her passage to the tomb.
427. Capt. Simeon Curtis, Feb. 2, 1837, aged 80 years. (Came from Hanover).
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428. In memory of Bathshua, wife of Capt. Simeon Curtis, who died May 18. 1826, æt. 65.
429. To perpetuate the memory of Horatio, son of Capt. Simeon Curtis and Bathshua, his wife, died Nov. 8, 1804, aged 13 mos. and 29 days.
Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not : tor of such is the kingdom of heaven.
430. Abby L., wife of Robert Curtis, died Nov. 29, 1832, at. 28.
431. Lucy Curtis, born Apr. 21, 1793, died July 13, 1838.
432. Simeon Curtis, Jr., born Oct. 15, 1797, died May 31, 1864.
433. In memory of Mrs. Margery, wife of Mr. Thomas Tribou, who died April 26, 1787, in ye 64th year of her age.
434. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Walter S. Tribou, died Jan. 3, 1839, aged 39 years. (Son of William).
435. The grave of Amelia, daughter of Mr. Walter S. and Mrs. Huldah Tribou, died May 29, 1839, aged 6 mo. and 8 days.
436. In memory of Mrs. Jane Allen, who died Dec. 13. 1839, æt. 77.
437. Mr. Matthew Allen, died July 27. 1803, in his 44th year.
438. Here lies Mr. Nemiah Latham, Jr., died April 9, 1793. in his 26th year.
439. Lieut. Allen Latham, 1798, (born Aug. 24, 1771, died April 23, 1798), æ 27.
440. Bela Latham, son of Mr. Nehemiah and Mrs. Lucy Latham, died Sept. 9, 1793, in his 18th year.
441. In memory of Consider, son of Mr. Nehemiah Latham and Lucy, his wife, born June 11, 1780, died Sept. 8, 1782.
442. In memory of Robert, son of Mr. Nehemiah Latham and Lucy, his wife, born Sept. 6, 1773, died Sept. 1, 1782.
443. In memory of Miss Hitty Latham, daughter of Lieut. Nehe- miah Latham and Mrs. Lucy, his wife, who died May 9, 1788, in his 26th year.
444. In memory of Mr. Nehemiah Latham, who died Nov. 21, 1807, in his 75th year. (Son of Arthur).
445. In memory of Mrs. Abigail Pratt, wife of Mr. David Pratt, who died Aug. ye 5, 1783, in the 534 year of her age.
My loving friends, when you come here to view,
Remember I was once alone like you; But now I am called and numbered with the dead,
And in the grave, where you must soon be laid. Here to remain in the cold forever aforesaid,
While the great day when the last trump shall sound.
446. (Broken stone-Foot-stone, D. F., 1810).
447. In memory of Calvin, son of Mr. Ezra Whitman and Mrs. Rhoda, his wife ; he died July ye 18, 1794. in ye 17 year of his age.
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448. In memory of Mrs. Rhoda, the wife of Mr. Ezra Whitman ; she died February ye 25, 1796, in ye 54th year of her age.
449. In memory of Mr. Ezra Whitman, who died Jan 16, 1814, at. 66
450. In memory of Mrs. Sarah, daught. of Mr. Samuel Keene and Mrs. Mehetable, his wife; she died December ye 26, 1791, in her 22ª year.
451. In memory of Mrs. Tabitha Silvester; she died July ye 14, 1794, in her 48th year.
452. In memory of an infant of Mr. Seth Keith and Mrs. Molly, his wife, died January ye 20th, 1725, aged 12 mo.
453. In memory of Mrs. Abigail Keith, ye wife of Mr. Seth Keith ; she died April 10, 1771 in - year of her age. (Stone broken ; aged 27).
454. Here lies ye body of Mr. Seth Keith ; he died Jany ye 13th, 1785, in ye 46th year of his age. (Son of Joseph).
455. In memory of Joseph, ye son of Mr. Benjamin Robinson and Mrs. Eve, his wife, died May ye 5th, 1776, in ye 2ª year of his age.
456. In memory of Mrs. Eve, the wife of Mr. Benjamin Robinson, who died November the 25th, 1796, in the 47th year of her age.
Death is a debt to nature due,
Which I have paid and so must you.
457. In memory of Mr. Josiah Robinson ; he died March 1st, 1777, in the 31st year of his age.
458. In memory of Joseph, son of Mr. William Vinton and Mrs. Susanna, his wife; he died Oct. ye 20th, 1779, aged 18 mos.
459. In memory of Capt. Joseph . Keith, who died Feb. 15, 1792. in the 70th year of his age. (Son of Joseph).
460. In memory of Daniel Hudson, who died Nov. 3, 1838, aged 59. (Son of John).
461. In memory of Mrs. Patty, wife of Daniel Hudson, who died Dec. 21, 1817, æ 33.
Also, an infant child.
Think, O ye parents ! mothers think how great ; How favored with your children in your view ; Whilst you enjoy your health, your wealth and state, Prepare to follow me : teach them to follow you.
462. In memory of Mr. Thomas Wade ; he died April ye 17. 1777. in ye 57 year of his age. (Son of Nicholas ; died of small.pox).
463. In memory of Mr. Arthur Harris ; he died March 18, 1814. aged 60 years. (Son of Benjamin).
464. Celia, widow of Arthur Harris, died March 2, 1836, aged 78 years.
465. James Harris, son of Arthur Harris, died Decem. 31, 1810. aged 18 years.
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466. In memory of Hannah Keith; wife of Holman Keith and old- est daughter of Benjamin Pope, Esq., and Mary, his wife, who died May 11, 1810, aged 39 years.
Beloved in life and mourned in death.
467. In memory of Susanna Keith, who died Nov. 12, 1839, æt. 77. ( Daughter of Lt. James Keith).
468. In memory of Lieut. James Keith, who died June 20, 1803. in his 77th year. (Son of Joseph).
469. In memory of Sarah, wife of Lt. James Keith, who died March 21, 1818, in the 82ª year of her age.
Then cease, fond nature, cease thy tears,
Religion points on high ;
There everlasting spring appears, And joys that cannot die.
470. In memory of Mrs. Jane, wife of Mr. Thomas R. Alden ; she died April 19, 1807, in her 35th year.
471. Here lies William, son of Mr. William and Mrs. Abigail Keith ; he died Jan. 13, 1802, in his 3ª year.
472. Elbridge Keith, son of Lt. William Keith and Mrs. Abigail, his wife, died Aug. 31, 1796, aged 1 year, 7 mos., 2 days.
473. Bela Hill, died Dec. 8, 1862, aged 72 years.
47.4. Jane B., wife of Bela Hill, died Oct. 10, 1838, aged 31 years.
475. Hannah G. Hill, died March 1, 1862, æ 64.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ.
476. In memory of Mr. Bezer Hill, who was killed by the upset- ting of a cart, Sept. 20, 1821, @ 29.
Adieu, my friends, a long and sad farewell;
A scene more solemn than the passing bell ;
I hope with God in glory I shall bloon,
Where sorrow, sickness, death can never come.
Consoling thought ! Dear partner dry your tears,
Your friend is gone beyond your anxious fears ;
Weep not for me-prepare without delay
To meet that debt we all must shortly pay.
477. Anna, wife of Jacob Hill, died June 28, 1823, a 65.
478. In memory of Jacob Hill, died March 22, 1827, 2 70.
479. Polly, wife of Leonard Hill, died June 24, 1835, in her 39th year. 480. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Shaw, wife of Dea. Zachariah Shaw, who died Jany 17, 1792, in ye 76 year of her age.
481. Charles H. Hill, died Jan. 12, 1842, aged 23 years.
Amid earth's brightest hopes death's summons comes ;
No parent's sigh, no lover's tear could save; Yet joys which here on earth no tongue can name, Await us through the passage to the grave,
482. Kilborn Robinson, died July 19, 1852, a: 65 years.
483. Erected in memory of Mrs. Mary Vinton, wife of Mr. William Vinton, who, on the 15th of Dec., 1799, in the 23d year of her age, de- ceased this life.
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484. In memory of Susanna Vinton, wife of Wm. Vinton, who died Nov. 5, 1821, æ 69.
Peace to thy gentle shade, thy soul is free ;
Death's but the gate to immortality.
485. Angeline Augustee, daug. of Sidney and Huldah Brett, died July 29, 1835, aged 5 years.
486. Sacred to the memory of Maria, wife of Seth Bryant, who died in Boston, Sept. 25, 1839. aged 35 years.
487. Sacred to the memory of Warren Keen, who died Nov. 12. :827, æt. 25. (Son of Charles).
488. Dorcas, wife of James B. Fellows, died Sept. 23, 1834, æ 29 years.
489. In memory of Mr. Seth Whitman, who died July ye 16th, 1778. in ye 66th year of his age. (Son of Nicholas).
490. In memory of Mr. Seth Whitman, who departed this life Oct. 17, 1783, in the 30th year of his age. (Son of Seth).
Death is a debt to nature due,
Which I have paid and so must you.
491. Uriah Brett, died July 3, 1839; aged 71 years. (Son of Uriah).
492. In memory of a still-born infant and daughter of Maj. Sylva- nus Lazell and Mrs. Abigail, his wife, Feb. ye 18th, 1788.
493. Lies ye body of Susanna, ye daughter of Lt. Sylvanus Lazell and Mrs. Abigail, his wife ; she died Oct. ye 18, 1783, aged 3 mo. and 2 days.
494. In memory of Silvanus, the son of Mr. Sylvanus Lazell and Mrs. Abigal, his wife; he died July ye 5th, 1786, aged 7 mo. and 10 days.
495. In memory of Bethiah, the dau. of Lt. Sylvanus Lazell and Mrs. Abigail, his wife ; she died Nov. ye 2, 1786, in ye 11th, year of her age.
Bethia is gone, God gave the call; In early youth, by death must fall The blooming youth that bid so fair,
From parents gone and is no more.
496. Nathan Sherman, son of Lieut. Thomas Sherman and Mrs. Betty, his wife, died July 17, 1793, aged I year and 10 days.
497. In memory of Samuel, son of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Betty Rogers, who died Jany 17, 1795, aged 1 year, 10 mo., 16 days.
Life's like a morning flower :
Cut down and withered in an hour.
498. In memory of Simeon, son of Lt. Simeon Gannett and Mrs. Mary, his wife ; he died April ye 13th, 1781, aged 7 m. and 21 days.
499. In memory of Abiah, the son of Mr. Simeon Gannett and Mrs. Mary, his wife ; he died May ye 10, 1770, aged 8 mo. and 14 days.
500. In memory of Miss Deborah, dau. of Lt. Siineon Gannett and Mary, his wife ; she died April ye 7th, 1798, aged 21 years, 7 m. and 15 days.
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Under these clods in silent dust I sleep, where all the living must ; The gayest youth and fairest face Must sleep with me in this dark place.
501. In memory of Miss Mary, daughter of Lieut. Simeon Gannett and Mrs. Mary, his wife; she died April ye 1st, 1802, aged 19 y., 11 m. and 22 d.
Kind reader, pause and drop a tear, Think on the dust that slumbers here, And when you read the fate of me, Think on the glass that runs for thee.
502. In memory of Miss Betty, daugh. of Lt. Simeon Gannett and Mrs. Mary, his wife ; she died Feby ye 18th, 1803, aged 17 y., 11 m .. 22 d.
My loving friends as you pass by, As you are now so once was I ; As I am now so must you be : Prepare for death and follow me.
503. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary Gannett, wife of Lt. Sin- eon Gannett, and daughter of Mr. Thomas Reed, died Feb. 24, 1808. aged 50 years.
Faith wrought by grace look through death's deepest gloom, And all the terrors of his frown defies;
She smiles complacent at the closing touch,
And keeps an immortality her eyes. Suche, reader, the faith we humbly trust Of her whose body moulders here in dust.
504. In memory of Lt. Simeon Gannett, who died Jan. 25, 1836, in his 84th year. (Son of Capt. Joseph).
505. Elisha Phillips, son of Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Nabby Pratt, died July 20, 1829, aged 4 years, 11 mo., 2 days.
506. Jonathan Leonard, son of Jonathan and Nabby Pratt, died Sept. 22, 1836, in his 14th year. Gone is a friend of two-fold tic. In hope of joys above the sky ; A sovereign Goa the blessing lent, But for his own he now hath sent.
507. Elisha Phillips, son of Mr. Mark Phillips and Mrs. Celia, his wife, died Jan. 26, 1814, aged 9 mo.
508. In memory of Mrs. Mercy Phillips, widow of Mr. Mark Phil- lips, who died Feb. ye 22, 1816, aged 71 years.
Our life is ever on the wing, and death is ever night,
The moment when our lives begin, we all begin to dic.
509. In memory of Mr. Mark Phillips, who died Sept. 3. 1811, aged 75 years. (Son of Thomas). Remember me as you pass by. For as you are so once was I; And as I am so you must be, Therefore prepare to follow me.
510. In memory of Miss Nabby Phillips, dau' of Mr. Mark Phillips and Mrs. Mercy, his wife, died Feb' 9. 1807, aged 30 years, wanting 17 days.
Death is a debt to nature due, which I have paid and so must you.
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5IT. Clarisa, wife of Thomas Parris, died Sept. 2'1, 1842, æ 48. Charles H., their son, died Sept. 2, 1838, æ 1 yr., 3 mos.
512. Betsey, died Feb. 26, 1820, æ 5 mos. ; Thomas, died May 27, 1825, æ 1 yr. and 9 mos. ; Parney, died March 14, 1832, æ 6 mnos .- children of Thomas and Clarrissa Parris.
513. Erected in memory of Mr. Henry Parris, who died Feb. 2, 1837, in ye 20th year of his age.
Life is a span of fleeting hour- How soon the vapour flies ; Man is a tender transient flower, That in the blooming dies.
514. Thomas Qindley, died Aug., 1835, æ 62 years.
Blessed be the hour when friends shall meet-,- Shall meet to part no more, And with celestial greet On an immortal shore.
515. William H., son of Wm. and Charity Bowen, died Sept. 18, 1848, æ 6 weeks.
516. Mary R., wife of Wm. Bowen, died Feb. 25, 1847, æ 49 years
517. In memory of. Mr. William Robinson, died Feb. 15, 1816, in the 63ª year of his age. (Son of Gain).
518. In memory of Arlotha, ye daught of Mr. William Robinson and Mrs. Hannah, his wife ; she died March ye 2ª, 1788, in ye 7th year of her age.
519. In memory of Miss Abigail Robinson, daught. of Mr. Wm. and Mrs. Hannah Robinson, died Dec. 5, 1815, aged 18 years.
520. In memory of Elizabeth, widow of Nymphas Marston, who died June 17, 1841, in the 76th year of her age.
521. The grave of Miss Eunice Johnson, died Oct. 17, 1835, aged 41 years.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord : The memory of the just is bless'd.
522. Nancy, wife of Alexander Pickens, died Feb. 15, 1835, aged 29 years.
523. In memory of Lieut. Isaac Keith, who died Nov. 19, 1822, in his 64th year. (Son of James).
524. In memory of Betsey, widow of Lieut. Isaac Keith, who died Feb. 11, 1838, aged 77 years.
525. Here lies Orra, daught. of Mr. Isaac Keith ; she died Feb. 4. 1801, in her 6th year.
526. In memory of Mr. Eleazer Keith, who died Jan. 15, 1822, æ 52. (Son of Eleazer).
His mind was tranquil and serene ;
No terrors in his looks were seen ;
The Savior's smile dispelled the gloom, And smoothed his passage to the tomb.
527. In memory of Mrs. Bethia Keith, who died Nov. 9, 1797 ; 25 years the consort of Lieut Eleazer Keith.
The pious christian and the generous friend, The tender parent and the loving wife,
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Beneath this peaceful monumental stone Is here interred, which loudly lectures all To be prepared, like her whose name it bears, To wing the vast sublime and reach the skies.
528. Zilpha, widow of Lieut. Eleazer Keith, died Dec. 3. 1856. aged 84 years.
529. Martin, son of George and Phidelma Keith, drowned June 12, 1827, aged 7 yrs. and 10 mos.
Here rest, sweet child, oh rest in peace,
From sin and sorrows free ; The sights that rend a parents breast Are all unknown to thee.
530. Miss Lucy Keith, died Feb. 15, 1835, aged 30 years. 531. In memory of Deac. Zackariah Shaw, who died Jan. 23. 1790. in ye 79th year of his age.
532. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Keith, ye wife of Mr. Eleazer Keith ; she died May ye 17th, 1790, in the 48th year of her age. (Dau. of Col. Edward Mitchell).
533. In memory of Mr. Eleazer Keith, died Jan. 28, 1809, in his 76th year. (Son of Joseph).
534. In memory of Mr. Martin Keith, died Nov. 19, 1809, in his 28th year. (Son of Eleazer).
535. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Whitman ; he died Oct. the 31," 1778, in ye 68th year of his age. (Son of Nicholas).
536. (Broken stone-Foot-stone says, Mary Vinton, 1799).
537. Mehetable, wife of Mr. John Keith, April 30, 1813, æ 35. Adieu, my friends, a long and sad farewell ; A scene more solemn than the passing bell ; I hope'd with God in glory I shall dwell, Where sorrow, sickness, death can never come.
Also, Mary Ann Wilson, dtr. of the above, æ 15 mos.
538. To the memory of Mrs. Rachel French, consort of Mr. David French, who was born Nov. 12, 1774, died Oct' 9, 1825.
Frail nature drops into the grave, And waits God's sovereign power to save; From darkest shades of midnight gloom It rescues sinners from the tomb.
539. Martin Stetson French, son of Mr. David French, died April 5, 1816, in the 18th year of his age.
Swiftly my days in thoughtless joys flew,
As from a child to giddy youth I grew, When Heaven a lingering sickness kindly sent. And gave me space to think and repent. What seemed a frown I found a fruit of love Prepared by pains on earth for joys above.
540. Erected in memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife of Joseph Walton, who died March 20, 1838, in her 38th year.
541. Lucy, dau. of Oliver and Mary Sharp, died April 20, 1832, 'a' 2 years. 542. Lucy, dau. of Oliver and Mary Sharp, died Nov. 11, 1844, aged 7 years.
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543. William French, son of Mr. Samuel French and Mrs. Olive, his wife, died Oct. 4th, 1827, in his 20th year.
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