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10. Abigail, born Dec. 7, 1779, died Feb. 27, 1851. Susanna, born May 22, 1781, died Mar. 17, 1814. Mary, born Dec. 19, 1784, died Apr. 24, 1850. Drs. of Daniel and Abigail Howard.
II. Apollos Howard, born Oct. 27, 1806, died Aug. 19, 1858.
12. Sybil Porter Howard, Daughter of Daniel Howard, Esq., and Abigail, his wife, is here intered, in her 7th year of her age. The fatal accident which instantly closed her sum of life happened Sept. 3, 1795. (Same as No. 9. Killed by waterwheel in oil mill of her father.)
13. Lucy, the Daughter of Daniel Howard, Esq., and Abigail, his wife, here lies intered. She died Feb. 10, 1792, aged 11 mos., 14 days. (Same as No. 9. Killed by a fork thrown at her head by a playmate). Various are the Shafts of death.
14. Erected in Memory of Miss Bathsheba, a Daughter of Capt. Salmon and Mrs. Amelia Howard, who died Nov. 27, 1837, aged 27 years.
Her mind was tranquil and serene ; No terrors in her looks were seen ; Her Savior's smile dispelled the gloom, And smoothed her passage to the tomb.
15. To the Memory of Mrs. Susanna Fobes, Eldest Daughter of Col. Edward Howard, and wife of Mr. Jesse Fobes, this stone is erected. In 1774 she was married to Oakes Angier, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Af- ter his death, in 1786, she remained a widow until 1792, and died April 28, 1793. This Jesse Fobes, by a second wife, the daughter of Rev. Elijah Packard, was the father of Judge Charles E. Fobes, late of Northampton.
16. Oakes Angier, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, departed this life Sept. 1º. A. D. 1786, in the 41", year of his age, and here lies interred with mind vigorous and penetrating, assiduous and indefatigable in busi- ness. He soon arrived at eminence in his profession. Seventeen years practice at the bar with fidelity, integrity and ability established his reputation, and improved his fortune, but too fatally injured his consti- tution in the meridian of life, by a lingering and incurable malady. The Great Teacher put a period to his days, thereby affording an af- fecting evidence of the futility of the fondest dreams of terrestrial felic- ity.
17. Mrs. Mary Fobes, wife of Mr. Timothy Fobes, died Nov. 14, 1814, @ 71.
Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at Death's Alarm? "Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call him to his arms.
18. In memory of Mr. Timothy Fobes, who, after enduring pain- ful and lingering malady, departed this life Oct. 20, A. D. 1805, in the 64th year of his age.
The father's voice is heard no more Though spared to their three-score years and four. Ict sleeping dust in accents cry, Ye children Dear prepare to die.
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19. In memory of Mrs. Molly, wife of Mr. Noah Edson. She died Jan. 7, 1812, in her 45th year.
20. Jonathan H. Crane, died Aug., 1831, aged 17 years.
21. Martha, widow of Jonathan Howard, born June, 1758, died June 16, 1837.
22. Erected in memory of Mr. Jonathan Howard, 2ª, who died Oct. 13, 1805, in the 57th year of his age.
23. Erected to the memory of Mr. Azel Howard, who died Nov. 1, 1813, aged 22 years.
24. Erected to the memory of Mrs. Lucy Church, wife of Mr. Na- than Church, who died Sept. 29, 1813, aged 27 years.
25. Gamaliel Howard, born July 17, 1751, died July 18, 1831, aged 80 years. Olive, his wife, born May 4, 1755, died Feb. 13, 1831, aged 75 years.
26. In memory of Susanna, wife of Christopher Flinn, who died Feb. 5, 1820, aged 56.
27. In memory of Mr. Terah Whitman, died Nov. 24, 1805, in the 90th year of his age.
28. In memory of Mrs. Anna Whitman, wife of Mr. Terah Whit- man, who died April 3, 1799, aged 84 years.
29. In memory of Sylvanus Howard, who died April 9, 1850, æ 56.
30. The grave of Mehetable Hayward, who died May 27, 1846, aged 65 years.
31. The grave of Ruby Hayward, who died June 27, 1846, aged 52 years.
32. In memory of Mr. Daniel Hayward, who died Jan. 8, 1842, in the 90th year of his age. (Son of Benjamin).
33. In memory of Mrs. Bethiah, wife of Mr. Daniel Hayward, who died Aug. 1, 1846, in the 92ª year of her age.
34. Joanna Edson died Jan. 27, 1846, æ 78 years.
35. Joanna Howard died Feb. 25, 1863, aged 79 years, 7 mos. and 14 days.
36. In memory of Hannah Colwell, wife of John Colwell, who died April 2, 1815, æ 25.
37. In memory of Vesta, daughter of Thomas Hayward and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died Aug. 10, 1787, aged 2 mo. 4 days.
38. In memory of Mr. Thomas Hayward, who died April 11, 1790, aged 82 years. (Lived at the Centre).
39. Hannah H. wife of Mr. Asa Whitman, died April 2, 1812, æ 29. 40. In memory of Mr. George Howard, Jr., who died Sept 22, 1812, in the 60th year of his age.
4I. Parnell, wife of Mr. George Howard, Jr., died June 30, 1819, æ 60.
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42. In memory of Mr. Seth Lathrop who died March 2, 1804, in his 834 year.
43. In memory of Mr. Josiah Lathrop, who died May 15, 1808, in his 834 year.
44. Sarah Lothrop, wife of Josiah Lothrop, died Aug. 28, 1815, æ 86.
45. Joseph, son of Mr. Jonathan Kingman and Mary his wife, was born July 25, 1748, and died March, 15, 1751.
46. In memory of Bethiah, Daughter of Mr. Jonathan Kingman and Mary his wife, who died Oct. 13, 1769, in ye 27th year of her age.
47. Joseph Kingman, the Son of Mr. Jonathan Kingman and Mary his wife, was born July 13, 1745, died May 9, 1747.
48. In memory of Mr. Henry Kingman, who deceased Oct. the 21, 1738, in the 71"t year of his age. Memento mori.
49. Here lie Burried, Mrs. Bethiah Kingman, ye wife of Mr. Henry Kingman, who died Apr. 30, 1755, in ye 84th year of her age.
50. In memory of Mrs. Jonathan Kingifan. She died March, 28, 1781, in the 68th year of her age.
51. In memory of Mrs. Jonathan Kingman, who died April 6, 1792, in ye 84th year of her age.
Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord, For they rest from their Labor and their works do follow them.
52. Here lie 8 children of Mr. Josiah Lothrop and Susanna his wife. They died in infancy. (Moved to Canada East, town of Eaton, 1817. Six of his fourteen children lived to grow up).
53. Sacred to the memory of Bathsheba, widow of Simeon Howard, who died April 17, 1862, & S9 years, 8 mo. and 20 days.
54. Sacred to the memory of Simeon Howard, who died Nov. 14, 1856, & 86 years, 8 mo. 26 days.
55. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Mr. Simeon Howard, who died July 12, 1805, in her 37 year.
56. In memory of Capt. Amasa Howard, who died July 30, 1797, in the 424 year of his age.
Daily our mortal life decays, But Christ our life shall come, His unresisted power shall raise Our bodies from the tomb.
57. In memory of Sophia, Daughter of Capt. Amasa Howard and Molly his wife, who died Sept. yº 13, 1791, 2 1 year, 7 mo.
Fatal chscase all human skill defies,
The tender, fair, once blooming, fades and dies.
58. Erected in memory of Mrs. Molly, wife of Mr. David Howard, who died June 8, 1791, in ye 31 year of her age.
59. Erected in the memory of Sally Ames, Daughter of Mr. David Howard and Mrs. Molly his wife, who died July ye 29, 1791, aged 10 w. 3 day.
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60, In memory of Miss Elizabeth Howard, She died Dec. 23, 1812, in her 57th year.
61. In memory of Capt. Jonathan Moward, died May 18, 1809, aged 80 years.
My children this place draw near,
A father's grave to see ;
Not long ago I was with you, And soon you'll be with me.
62. In memory of Mrs. Phebe, wife of Capt. Jonathan Howard, who died May 27, 1802, her age 65.
How loved, how valued once avail me not ; To whom related, or by whom begot ;
A heap of dust alone remains of me,
'Tis all thou art, and all the proud shall be.
MONUMENTAL.
63. East side-Hannah Reed, died Feb. 20, 1786, aged 2 mos. Sally Reed, died April 27, 1797, aged 4 years. Solomon Reed died Aug. 6, 1820, aged 32 years.
North side-John Reed, D. D., born Nov. 11, 1751, died Feb. 17, 1831 in the, fifty-first year of his ministry. Hannah, his wife, died Nov., - 1815, aged 60 years.
South side-Mrs. Phebe Reed, born Nov. 8, 1769, died July 5, 1855. 64. Sacred to the memory of Capt. Salmon Howard, who died June 30, 1849, in his 72ª year.
65. Amelia Snell, wife of Capt. Salmon Howard, died Jan. 19, 1863, aged 82 years and 5 mos. Affectionate remembrance prompts this last tribute of respect of a widowed wife, an orphan child, in commemora- tion of the virtue of a beloved husband, and a revered father.
66. David Snow, died Aug. 26, 1858, æ 73 years.
67. Sacred to the memory of Mr. John Snow, who died Oct. 12, 1831, in the 70th year of his age.
Remember my distressing hour,
What much enhanced my pain,
Procrastination, Christ our friend,
All other things are vain.
68. In memory of Mr. Charles Snow, who died Sept. 21, 1823, aged 32 years.
69. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, widow of Mr. Charles Snow, who died Oct. 7, 1841, aged 44 years.
70. Mr. John Snow, Jr., died Aug. 19, 1828, æ 41. George Snow, his son died Dec. 13, 1826, æ 4 years.
71. In memory of Mr. Isaac Lathrop, who died Nov. ye 25, 1774, in the 60th year of his age.
72. In memory of Mrs. Patience, wife of Mr. Isaac Lathrop, who died Aug. ye 16th, 1779, in her 53ª year.
73. Here lies buried Mehitable Howard, Daughter of ---- How-
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ard and Mary, his wife, who died Jan. It, 1770, aged 1 year, 3 mos. 5 days.
74. Samuel Trask, son to Mr. John Trask, who died Sept. ye 25th, 1737, in the 5th year of his age.
75. In memory of William, son of Mr. Samuel Dunbar and Mary, his wife, who died Nov. 13, 1774, aged 20 years and 6 mo.
76. In memory of Mr. Samuel Dunbar, who died April ye 17, 1786, in ye 82ª year of his age.
77. In memory of Mrs. Mary, relict of Mr. Samuel Dunbar, who died Feb. 3, 1793, aged 75, after sustaining tedious cancerous disorder with patience.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord ; they cease from their labor. 78. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Mr. Joseph Foard. Relict deceased Feb. ye 15, 1782, in the 72 year of her age.
79. Hannah K., widow of Capt. Nahum Leonard, died Nov. 4, 1880, æ 84 years, 10 mo., 5 days.
80. Capt. Nahum Leonard, died Feb. 21, 1879, æ 91 years, 3 mo. 20 days.
81. Mrs. Rhoda, wife of Capt. Nahum Leonard, died July 29, 1821, æ 30. (Poetry same as in No. 14).
82. Simeon, son of Nahum and Hannah Leonard, died Apr. 14, 1831, aged 1 year, and 9 mo.
Ot such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
83. Mary Eliza, Dau. of Nahum and Hannah Leonard, died Oct. 14, 1833, aged 1 year.
Suffer little children to come unto me.
84. In memory of Susanna, Daugh. of Mr. Martin and Mrs. Vasti Howard. She died Jan. 11, 1800, æ 2 years, 3 mos. 23 days.
85. Fredrick L., son of Jonas and Fanny W. Leonard, died June 22, 1852, aged 8 mo.
86. In memory of Simeon Dunbar, who died Oct. 30, 1810, @ 59.
87. Here lies Mrs. Martha Willis, wife of Mr. Nathan Willis, died Mch. 27, 1792, in 54th year.
88. In memory of Mrs. Sophia Willis, the wife of Mr. Nathan Wil- lis, Jr., and Daughter to Gen1 Benjamin Tupper. She was born Dec. 1766, and Died Oct. 28, 1789, in the 23d year of her age.
89. In memory of Sophia, Daughter of Mr. Nathan Willis, Jr., and Mrs. Sophia, his wife, who died May 25, A. D., 1790, aged 8 mo. and 7 day.
90. In memory of Ens. Job Packard. He died Oct. 18, 1805, in his 89th year.
91. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Ens. Job Packard, who died Feb. 17, 1802, in her 71" year
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92. In memory of Mrs. Keziah, wife of Mr. Job Packard, who died Nov. 28, 1789, in the 61st year of her age.
93. In memory of Bathsheba, Daugh. of Prince Foard and Keziah, his wife. She died July 16, 1782, aged 2 years, 8 days.
94. In memory of Zephania, son of Zephania Lathrop and Sarah, his wife. He died Feb. ye 9th, 1781, in his 15th month.
This is a quick and sudden call, Which must appear to us all; Which was God's will to think it best To take this babe from the breast.
95. Mrs. Abigail Packard. (Footstone for 98).
96. Mr. Jonathan Packard, June ye 7th, 1746. (See No. 97).
97. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Packard, who died in ye 62ª year of his age, June ye 7th, 1746.
98. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, widow of Mr. Jonathan Packard, who departed this life May ye 19, 1766, in ye 91st year of her age.
My friends now stop, remember my age That stands upon this stone,
For you that are upon the stage Must make this House your home.
99. In memory of Simeon, son of Capt. Edward Howard and Su- sanna, his wife. He died April 18, 1783, in ye 21 year of his age. IO0. Here is buried the body of Anna Snell, Daughter of Mr. Jos- eph and Ann Snell, who died May ye 2ª, 1747, aged 4 years, wanting Io days.
IOI. Here lies buried ye body of Nathan Snell, son of Mr. Joseph and Ann Snell, who died March ye 12, 1746-7, aged 21 mo., 15 days.
102. Here lies buried Mrs. Susanna Ames, wife of Mr. Joseph Ames, who died June Ist, N. S., 1753, in ye 37th year of her age.
103. In memory of Mr. Joseph Ames, who died May ye 14, 1790, in ye 72ª year of his age.
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.
104. Capt. Thomas Ames, born Mar. 24, 1736, died Aug. 23, 1812. Deborah Ames his wife, born Nov. 3, 1736, died May 9, 1819. 105. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Sally C., wife of Mr. John James, who died Aug. 23, 1831, aged 42 years.
No Epitaph with sounding words The virtues of the dead to tell. Is needed in a Daughters Heart, Those virtues are remembered well.
106. In memory of Mr. Benjamin Randall, who died Dec. 9, 1841, in the 45th year of his age.
107. Here lies Silvey Lathrop, Daughter of Mr. Zephaniah and Sarah Lathrop. She died April 18, 1792, in her 13th year.
So uncertain is our Lives,
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In vain is the help of man, So Christ will call at his command. Vain youth this is a Solenin call, Every mortal ear attend, Youth is the time for you to come.
108. In memory of Mrs. Sarah H., wife of Mr. Zephaniah Lathrop, who died ye Feb. 14, 1790, in her 31st year.
As you are now so once was I, Look on me as you pass by, As I am now so you must be. Prepare for death and follow me.
109. Miss Lavinia Williams, born Feb. 4, 1804, died Dec. 24, 1860, aged 56 years.
110. In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Peres Williams, who died April 23, 1838, in her 68 year.
III. In memory of Mr. Peres Williams, who died Oct. 23, 1819, æ 58.
112. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Samuel P. Williams, who died Sept. 20 1841, aged 41 years.
Life lies in embryo never free, Till nature vealds her breath, Till time becomes eternity And man is born in death.
113. Mr. Peres Williams, Jr., died April 19th, 1816, aged 27.
Friends nor Physicians could not save Thy mortal body from the grave, Nor can the grave confine me here, When Christ shall call me to appear.
114. Erected in memory of Mrs. Huldah, wife of Mr. Peres Wil- liams, died Dec. 5, 1793, in her 28th year.
Many Angels guard this lovely clay. Till comes this great decisive day When in her Savior's image Drest She wakes to be completely blest.
115. In memory of Mr. Josiah Williams, who died Oct. 6, A. D. 1789, in ye 31" year of his age. My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the Arch Angel trumpet sounds Shall wake my dust and bid it rise, To join my Lord and mount the skies.
116. In memory of Susanna, Daugh. of Mr. Josiah Williams and Mrs. Hannah his wife, who departed this life, Feb. ye 21, 1788, in ye 21 year of her age.
My young dear friends, stop, shed a tear to me, by this stone my body is here Make Jesus Christ your hope and trust After your bodies turn to dust.
117. In memory of Mr. Calvin Williams, who died June 3, 1803, his age 32.
Unvail thy bosom faithful tomb, Take this new Treasure to thy trust
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and give these Sacred Reliks room to seek a slumber in the dust.
118. In memory of Capt. John Ames, who died July 17, 1805, in his 68 year.
Come hither, mortal, cast an eve
Then go thy way prepared to die,
Then read thy doom, for die thou must
One day like us be turned to dust.
119. Here lies burried ye wife of Mr. James Ames, who died Aug. 4, 1773, in ye 46 year of her age.
120. In memory of Mr. James Ames, who died Aug. ye 27, 1788, in ye 64 year of his age.
I pass with melancholy state
By all these solemn heaps of fate
And think, as soft and sad I tread
Above the venerable dead,
Time was like me they life possessed And time shall be when I shall rest.
I2I. Mr. David Ames, died July 31, 1794, in his 72ª year.
122. Joshua Ames, born June 18, 1768, died May 29, 1802, only son of Benjamin Ames of N. Bridgewater, married Hannah Ford, who died at N. Bridgewater, 1829.
123. James Ames, born Jan. 28, 1787, died Oct. 29, 1863. Son of Joshua, grandson of Benjamin, great-grandson of John, great-great- grandson of John of W. Bridgewater, who was born at Braintree the 24 day, 3ª month, 1647.
124. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, relict of Lt. Josiah Wiliams, who died Mar. 20, 1807, in her 76 year.
Though mother's voice is heard no more,
Though repaired to three-score years or more,
Let sleeping dust in accents cry,
And, children dear, prepare to die.
125. Here lies Lt. Josiah Williams, who died Feb. 7, 1794, in his 69 year.
This friend of Christ shall wake and rise, Shall mount triumphant to the skies ;
When bright the love, the grace divine, This mortal shall in glory shine.
126. In memory of Mr. Macey Williams, who died March 10, 1806, in his 5 1st 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.
127. In memory of Mr. George Williams, who died May 25, 1827, in the 75 year of his age.
128. Erected in memory of Miss Amelia Williams, died June 3, 1843, in the 71st year of her age.
129. In memory of Miss Hannah Williams, who died March 9, 1854, in the 89th year of her age.
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130. In memory of Charles Williams, who died April 5, 1857, aged 35 years.
131. In memory of Sophronia A., wife of Charles Williams, who died July 2, 1857, aged 38 years.
132. In memory of George Williams, who died May 3, 1854, aged 15 years.
133. Here lies ye body of Mr. Thomas Ames, who died Feb. ye 3d, 1736-7, in ye 54 year of his age.
134. Here lies burried the remains of Mr. Thomas Ames, who died Nov. 27th, 1774, 67th year of his age.
135. Not legible.
136. Here the memory of Mr. Joseph Keith, who was born Febru" ye 14th day, 1675, and died Sept. ye 27th day, 1730, in ye 55 year of his age. (Son of Rev. James Keith).
Memento Mori.
137. Here lies buried Mrs. Elizabeth Keith, Relict to Lt. Joseph Keith, who departed this life Feb. 12, 1758, in the SI" year of her age.
138. Here lies buried Mr. Ichabod Keith, who died September 27th, 1753, in ye 45 year of his age.
139. Here lies the body of the Rev. Mr. James Keith, died July 23, 1719, aged 67 years.
Here lies the body of Mrs. Susanna Keith, died Oct. 16, 1705, aged 65.
MR. JAMES KEITH, First minister in Bridgewater, and educated in Aberdeen, Scotland, and labored in the ministry in this town 56 years.
(This inscription is on two pieces of slate 22 x 16 and 22 x 13, placed at the front and head end of the monument next the road. This mon- ument is said to have been made by William Hudson, a mason. It is a slab of granite, rough hammered, 3 feet 8 inches by 6 feet 3 inches, and 5 inches thick, laid horizontal on top of three granite slabs set up edgewise, and bolted together, 5 inches thick, and 212 feet above the ground, without any lettering on it, except " ER. A. D. 1827 )."
140. Samuel and Susannah Edson intered. He July 20, 1692, and she February ye 20, 1699. He aged So, and she aged 81 years. (When erected, or by whom, is not known. A natural granite slab, 5 inches thick, 5 ft. 7 in. by 4 ft. 3 in., resting on a foundation of natural broken stone, 11: foot above ground).
EDSON TOMB.
SAMVELU SVE SAVIAH ED SON
ENTER D FIE IVLY 2 . 1692 |V SHE
FEBRVAR EY 261699 HE JA GED
BOY SHEAGED &
YEARS
INSCRIPTION ON EDSON MONUMENT.
KEITH TOMB. [For description see opposite page.]
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141. In memory of Mary Keith, dau. of Mr. Ephraim and Mrs. Sarah Keith, who was born Oct. ye 8th, 1733, deceasd June ye 30, 1747. Memento Mori.
142. In memory of Mr. Nathan Ames, who died April the roth, 1776, in 23ª year of his age.
143. Here lies burried Mr. Nathan Ames, who died March ye 13th, 1736, in ye 34 year of his age.
144. In memory of Mrs. Bathiah Willis, relict of Capt. Zephaniah Willis, and dau. of Mr. Thomas Hayward, who died Feb. 16, 1783, in the 58 year of her age.
Blessed are they that mourn ; for they shall be comforted.
145. Mrs. Abigail, wife of Col. Edward Howard, died 14th April, 1821, @ 75.
146. In memory of Edward Howard, Esq., died March 9, 1809, in his 85 year.
147. In memory of Mr. Edward Haward, who died July ye 14, Anno Domini 1771, in ye 85th year of his age.
148. In memory of Mary Howard, wife of Edward Howard, who died Jan. 11, 1767, in ye 77 year of her age.
149. In memory of Betsey, dau. of Mr. Joshua Howard, of Brain- tree, and Abigail, his wife, who died Oct 4, 1788, in the 19th year of her age.
150. In memory of Mrs. Susanna, wife of Col. Edward Howard, who died Oct. 16, 1785, in the 62ª year of her age.
151. In memory of Mr. James Snow, who died Aug. 28, 1749, in ye 58th year of his age.
152. In memory of Malatiah Snow, the daughter of Daniel Snow, and Hannah, his wife, who died Sept. 24th, 1775, in ye 3ª year of her age.
153. In memory of Sarah Snow, dau. of Mr. Daniel Snow, and Hannah, his wife, who died 1779, in ye 8th year of her age.
154. Asa, son of Mr. Benjamin Alger and Hannah, his wife. He died June ye 7th, 1790, aged 17 mo.
155. Here lies intered the body of the Rev. Daniel Perkins, who departed this life Sept. 29, A. D 1782, in the 86th year of his age, and 62ª year of his ministry.
156. Here lies ye body of Mrs. Ann Perkins, ye consort of ye Rev. Mr. Daniel Perkins, who died July 7, 1750, in ye 51st year of her age.
157. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Perkins, daugt to Rev. Mr. Daniel Perkins, and Ann, his wife, who was born Feb. ye 13th, 1725, dceasedd December ye 2ª, 1745, in ye 20 year of her age. Memento mori.
158. Daniel Perkins, eldest child to the Rev. Mr. Daniel Perkins, Pastor of ye Ist church in Bridgewater, and Ann, his wife, died March ye 29th, 1726, aged 3 years. 4 mos., one week and 5 days.
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159. In memory of Daniel Perkins, son to Rev. Mr. Daniel Per- kins, and Ann, his wife, who was born December ye Ist, 1727, decd Dec. ye 27, 1745, in ye 19th year of his age.
160. In memory of William Perkins, son to Rev. Mr. Daniel Per- kins, and Ann, his wife, who was born Feb. ye I"t, 1731, deceasd Jan. ye 7th, 1745-6, in ye 14th year of his age.
161. Here lies burried a son and daughter of the Rev. Mr. Daniel Perkins, and Mary, his wife, who were still-born, Dec. 28, 1752.
162. Here lies intered the body of Mrs. Mary Perkins, the consort of Richard Perkins, Eld', who departed this life June 21%, 1779, in the 45 year of her age.
163. Here lies burried Mrs. Betty Soper, ye wife of Mr. Edmund Soper, who was born June 18, 1725, died Nov. 13, 1755.
164. Louisa, dau. of D' Daniel and Mrs. Bathsheba Perkins, died Dec. 11, 1803, in her 4 year.
The smile of Heaven Her spotless soul enjoys,
While soft and low
Her wasting ashes rest.
165. In memory of Mrs. Bathsheba, wife of Doct. Daniel Perkins, who died April 8, A. D. 1830, æ 73 years.
166. In memory of Doct. Daniel Perkins, who died December 6, A. D). 1839, & 78 years.
167. Here lies burried Mr. Joshua Willis, who died May 24th, 1758, in ye 76 year of his age.
168. Here lies burried Mrs. Experience Willis, relict to Mr. Joshua Willis, who died November 22, 1762, in ye 78 year of her age.
169. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Thomas Willis, son of Mr. Isaac Willis and Mrs. Rebeckah his wife, who died April 23, 1785, in the 21" year of his age.
Stop, blooming youth, see where I lie,
And think and know that you must die ;
But God alone that knows how soon Your Sun may set before its noon.
170. Memento Mori. In memory of Deacon Isaac Willis, who died April 28, 1788, in the 924 year of his age.
Stop, mortal, read the short account, These few who to my age amount ; By Adam the first we all are dead, Our lives in Christ, our second head.
171. Shepard Fish, born April 19. 1703, died June 14, 1779. (H. U. 1721. Son of Rev. Moses Fish, of Braintree). Alice, his widow, born Sept. 20, 1713, died 1796. Erected 1881 by W. Latham.
172. Clarasa, dau. of Barnabas and Sarah Lathrop, died May 21, 1820, in her 13 year.
173. Mary, dau. of Barnabas and Sarah Lathrop, died March 20, ISzo, in her 26 year.
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1.74. In memory of Sarah Lathrop, wife of Barnabas Lathrop. She died Feb. 18th, 1813, æ 51.
175. In memory of Mr. Simeon Lathrop, died Feb. 3, 1808, in his 48 year.
May Angels guard this lovely clay
Till comes the great decisive day,
When shall wake for to put on The Robe which Christ prepared so long.
176. Miss Sarah Lathrop, 1759.
177. In memory of Mr. Samuel Lathrop, who died Nov. 9, 1776, in the 66th year of his age.
178. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Samuel Lathrop, who died Nov 2, 1776, in the 62ª year of her age.
179. Here lies burried Miss Sarah Lathrop, dau. of Mr. Samuel Lathrop, and Elizabeth, his wife, who died Jan. 3, 1759, in ye 17th year of her age.
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