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About forty-two or forty-three years ago it was enlarged by taking in a narrow strip of land from one to two rods wide on three sides, when the wall and fence now there was made, and all done by the town of West Bridgewater.
The oldest burials in this yard are Abigail, dau. of Josiah Snell, died May 13, 1747, æ 8, her sister Mary dying May 27, the same year, æ II, Rhoda Packard, a child, dying April 4, 1750, Israel Packard, April 20, 1752, æ 35, and Josiah Snell, grandfather of the first two children above named, dying April 4, 1753, æ 78 ; only five persons being buried here before 1760, twenty-three dying in course of ten years after 1780, and seventeen between 1800 and 1810; and only two interments have been made since 1848-Edward Snell, June 8, 1851, æ 54, and Linthea Snell, April 5, 1859, aged 64. Of the ninety-nine persons having let- tered grave-stones in this yard, thirty-four bore the name of Snell ; seventeen, Packard ; eleven, Hayward; nine, Richards. There are but few graves without lettered stones. All stones face south. This ground has not been worked upon, or levelled off so as to obliterate the resting places of those persons who have no lettered head-stones. No deed or ancient manuscript of these premises, or of any part thereof, is known to exist.
Ebenezer Copeland, Sen., grandfather of the present James Cope- land, of West Bridgewater, lost seven of his family between Jan. 7 and Mch. 11, 1800. His wife and five children and his son's wife, all died of typhoid fever, to wit : James, d. Jan. 7, 1800, aged 25 ; Ruth d. Feb. 6, 1800, aged 14; Abby Godfrey d. Feb. 19, 1800, aged 48 ; Molly d. Feb. 24, 1800, aged 12 : Rachel d. Feb. 25, 1800, aged 18 ; Betsey d. Mch. 6, 1800, aged 24 ; Mehitable Snell, wife of Eben, Jr., Mch. 11, 1800, aged 25.
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They were all buried on the south side of the road opposite this bur- ial-ground. Jonathan Copeland, father of Ebenezer, Sen., was buried on the south side of this road, 1790, aged 90, being the first Copeland that died in Bridgewater. In 1801 this Ebenezer, Sen., built a tomb on the south side of the road, and had these bodies all put into that tomb. Another tomb was built on this side of the road by Dea. Jos- eph Kingman and his brother Jonathan, about 1819, and shortly after a third tomb was built on this spot by Hezekiah Copeland.
In 1860 all the bodies in these tombs were removed to the Pine Hill cemetery, and the tombs were taken away, and the road was then widened. Ebenezer Copeland, Sen., owned the land where these tombs were located, formerly Dea. Brett's land, and Nathan Snell owned the land on the north side of the road. Probably his father, Josiah Snell, grandson of Thomas Snell, one of the first settlers, and greatest landholder in old Bridgewater, gave the original lot for burial.
There is a tradition that one or more persons were buried on Sandy Hill, on the west side of the old Bay road, nearly opposite the house of Elihu Leonard, which stands upon the site and very cellar of the old Brett house, which was owned and occupied successively by father and son. In taking earth from this hill, to make the new road where the willows now grow, one place, having some appearance of an old grave, was found ; but, if it was ever much used for burial, they would have discovered more evidence of its having been used for that purpose.
It is not known where the old town clerk, Dea. Nathaniel Brett, Sen., and wife, Sarah, were buried. She died 1737; he died 1740 ; probably in the ground opposite the late Gamaliel Howard house, and where the Stone and Capen houses stand, called the Second Burying- Place in West Bridgewater.
N. Brett, Jr., deacon and fourth town clerk from 1736 to his death, 1779, was probably buried in this yard on the east side of his second wife, Mary Brett's grave. This site is indicated by two natural, rough stones at head and foot, without inscription. The second wife died Jan. 21, 1780, within one year after the death of her husband, and was buried about thirty five feet nearly east from where his first wife Re- becca and their son Uriah were buried. The two wives and their son Uriah have good head stones ; but the stone for his second wife does not give her birth or age. The first wife died 1771, and their son Uriah died 1768, aged 28. The old Powder House stood in this yard, near the southwest corner, as appears on the plan.
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EPITAPHS
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POWDER HOUSE GRAVE-YARD,
WEST BRIDGEWATER.
I. Lt. Jonathan Packard, died May 27, 1805, in his 73ª year.
2. Mrs. Martha, wife of Lt. Jonathan Packard, died March II, 1810, in her 82ª year.
3. In memory of Miss Silence Hayward, who died Dec. 13, 1823, in the 73ª year of her age.
4. In memory of Mrs. Silence, wife of Mr. Elijah Hayward ; she died Oct. 22ª, 1803, aged 75.
May angels guard this lovely clay Till comes the great decisive day When she shall wake for to put on The robe which Christ prepared so long.
5. In memory of Mr. Elijah Hayward, who died July 31, 1800, his age 78.
My children dear, this place draw near, A father's grave to see ; Not long ago I was with you, And soon you will be with me.
6. In memory of Mrs. Betty Hayward, wife of Mr. Luther Hay- ward, who died Nov. 9, 1793, in the 28th year of her age.
My friends draw near and drop a tear, In this dark grave I lie;
O think of me when this you see, And be prepared to die.
7. Erected in memory of Mr. Luther Hayward, who died Nov. 12, 1832, aged 74 years.
8. In memory of Mr. Daniel W. Lewis, who died Aug. 17, 1815, in the 28 year of his age.
Friends nor physician could not save
My mortal body from the grave; Nor can the grave confine me here
When Christ shall call me to appear.
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9. Erected in memory of Caleb K. Reed, who died Oct. 2, A. I). 1837, aged 38 years.
Death, like an over-flowing stream,
Soon bears us to the tomb; But immortality and life Dispel the darksome gloom.
10. Erected in memory of Mrs. Hannah Reed, widow of the late Timothy Reed, Esq., who died Dec. 23, 1848, aged 81 years.
There is a land of pure delight
Where friends, once parted, shall unite ;
And, meeting on that blisful shore,
With fond embrace shall part no more.
II. In memory of Mr. Timothy Reed, Jan. 20, 1813, in his 56th year.
Daily our mortal Aesh decays, But Christ our life shall come :
His unresisting power shall raise Our bodies from the grave.
12. In memory of the Widow Mary Orcutt, who died Nov. 16, 1807, in her rooth year.
13. Here lies Miss Lydia Edson, died Aug. 18, 1793, in her 83ª year.
This friend of Christ shall wake and rise ; Shall mount triumphant to the skies;
When bright this love, the grace divine,
This mortal shall in glory shine.
14. In memory of Mr. Joseph Edson, who died Aug. 27, 1791, ye 36 year of his age.
15. Rebecca, wife of Ezekiel Reed, died Jan. 3, 1845, aged 74 years, 6 mo., 27 days.
In her was manifested that wisdom which is from above, is first
pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruit, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
16. Jesse, son of Mr. Jesse Edson, died Aug. 12, 1768, in ye 4th year his age.
17. In memory of Mr. Jesse Edson, who died Nov. 18, 1787, in the both year of his age.
IS. Here lies buried Mrs. Lydia Edson, wife of Mr. Jesse Edson, who died January 23, 1762, in y^ 36th year of her age.
19. Here lies buried Mrs. Lydia Edson, ye wife of Dea. Joseph Ed- son, who died January 24, 1762, in ye Soth year of her age.
20. Here lies buried Dea. Joseph Edson, who died Aug. 26, 1768, in ye goth year af his age.
21. In memory of Luther, son of Mr. John Richards and Kezia, his wife, who was born Dec. 26, 1764, and died Nov. 5, 1776.
22. In memory of Daniel, son of Mr. John Richards and Kezia, his wife, who was born February 4, 1757, and died June 28, 1776.
23. In memory of Rhoda, dau. of Mr. John Richards and Kezia, his wife, who was born Dec. 11, 1760, and died March 27, 1775.
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24. In memory of Mrs. Kezia, wife of Mr. John Richards, who died June 9, 1807, in her 73 year.
25. In memory of Mr. John Richards, who died Dec. 26, 1812, in the 90th year of his age.
26. In memory of Ruhamah, daughter of Capt. Josiah Snell and Mrs. Ruhamah, his wife ; she died March ye 15, 1786, in ye 17th year of her age.
Ruhamah bid a long farewell To all below, where she did dwell ;
She trod the dark, the gloomy road,
To dwell forever with her God.
27. In memory of Mr. Barnabas Snell, who died Jany. ye 28, 1783, in the 27th year of his age.
My time is spent, my days are past;
Eternity must count the rest ; My glass is out, mv race is run ; The holy will of God is done.
28. In memory of Mrs. Ruhamah Snell, wife of Capt. Josiah Snell, who died Jany. 25, 1792, in ye 61st year of her age.
29. In memory of Capt .. Josiah Snell, who died Feb. 17, 1803, his age 73.
30. Here lies buried Mrs. Rebecca Brett, ye wife of Deac. Nathan- iel Brett, who was born Feb. 25, 1700, and died May 12, 1771, (Dea. N. Brett was fourth town clerk, 1736 to 1779).
31. Here lies buried the body of Mr. Uriah Brett, only son of Mr. Nathaniel and Rebecca Brett, who was born Feb. 25, 1740, died March 28, 1768. (This Nathaniel Brett was a deacon, and fourth town clerk, 1736 to 1779).
32. In memory of Miss Martha, dau. of Lt. Jonathan Packard and Mrs. Martha, his wife, who departed this life Jany ye 19, 1784, in the 19th, year of her age.
Hail! happy youth, gone, thou hast took thy flight, Through Christ to dwell, in realms of glorious light; Thy stay was short on each, yet made to know, The pains of parting with thy friends below.
33. In memory of Mr. Caleb Packard, who departed this life May ye 27, 1783, in the 24th year of his age.
See here's the youth whose chreeful bloom Promised a train of years to come ;
Whose soft address and graceful air Had obtained the yealding fair. When fate divides, thro' exploded joy, And all his flattering hopes destroy.
34. In memory of Jonathan Packard, ye son of Mr. Jonathan Pack- ard and Martha, his wife, he died Jan. 2, 1762, aged 6 years, 10 mo., 12 days.
35. In memory of Mrs. Susanna, daught of Lieut. Jonathan Pack-
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ard and Mrs. Martha, his wife, who departed this life Augst ye 5th, 1785, 'd ye 24th year of her age.
A life agreeable, and death triumphant through a Saviour.
36. In memory of Mrs Abigail, daughter of Lieut. Jonathan Pack- ard and Mrs. Martha, his wife, who departed this life Nov. ye 20, 1786, in ye 17th year of her age.
Father I give my spirit up, And trust it in thy hand ; My dying flesh shall rest in hope, And rise at thy command.
37. Mrs. Aletha Packard, died Dec. 30, 1805, in her 52ª year.
38. Mrs. Sarah Snell, wife of Mr. Caleb Snell ; she died Aug. 27, 1807, in her 27th year.
Over thy now departed friend The tears of sympathy descend ;
The ground where thou art bedew,
And bring thy features plain to view.
39- Catherine, daughter of Caleb Snell, died Aug. 31, 1807, aged 9 mos.
40. In memory of Mrs. Anna, wife of Dea. Elijah Snell, who died April 20th, 1800, in her 50th year.
41. In memory of Mrs. Susanna Snell, wife of Deac. Elijah Snell, who died June 19, 1795, aged 53 years, 1 mo., 14 days.
42. In memory of Anna, wife of Mr. Edmund Hayward, who died May 14, 1776, in ye 45th year of her age.
43. In memory of Mr. Edmund Hayward, who died February the 12th, 1781, in the 61st year of his age.
44. In memory of Abigail Snell, daughter of Mr. Josiah Snell, Jun., and Abigail, his wife, who was born May 30th, 1739, deceased May ye 13th, 1747-
45. In memory of Macey Snell, daughter of Mr. Josiah Snell, Jr., and Abigail, his wife, who was born Sept ye 30th, 1736, deceased May ye 27th, 1747.
46. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife of Capt. Josiah Snell ; she died Dec. yº 2, 1784, in ye 76 year of her age.
Remember me as you pass by, For as you are so once was I; As I am now so you must be ; Prepare for death, and follow me.
47. In memory of Capt. Josiah Snell, he died Aug. ye 20th, 1785, in ye 85th year of his age.
Here, in this gloomy nursery of the dead,
A neighbor good, a faithful friend is laid ; Just, peaceful, careful, punctual, and sincere, A father kind, a tender husband dear.
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48. Here lies buried Mr. Josiah Snell, who decd April ye 4th, 1753, in ye 79th year of his age.
49. In memory of Luther, son of Mr. Nathan Snell and Betty, his wife; he died Nov. ye 12th, 1787, in his 5th year.
50. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Betty Snell, wife of Mr. Nathan Snell, who died Jan. 5, 1830, æ 80.
51. In memory of Mr. Nathan Snell, who died June 20, 1802 ; his age 54.
52. Linthea Snell, died April 5, 1859, aged 64 years, 6 mo. and 4 days.
53. In memory of Mrs. Betsey, wife of Mr. Cyrus Snell ; she died Dec. 14, 1805, in her 28th year.
Think on the parents, mothers, think how great; How favored with your children in your view ;
While you enjoy your health, your wealth and state, Prepare to follow me; teach them to follow you.
54. In memory of Mr. Cyrus Snell, who died Oct. 29, 1805, æ 27 years.
Death is a solemn scene you all must pass, When you draw near, Oh ! Mortals, think how soon,
My blooming hopes and years are fled in haste, So may your morning sun go down at noon.
5.5. In memory of Mrs. Mary Brett, wife of Dea. Nathaniel Brett, decd, who departed this life Jan. ye 218℃, 1780.
56. Erected in memory of Caleb Kingman Reed, son of Mr. Tim othy Reed and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who was born July 20, A. D. 1789, and departed this life Oct. 10, 1796, which made his residence in this world 7 years, 2 mos, 20 days.
God, my redeemer, lives, And often from the skies, Looks down and watches all my dust Till he shall bid it rise.
57. In memory of Mr. Caleb Kingman, born Sept. 25, 1744, died Sept. 16, 1807, æ 63.
All husbands kind and good, a parent dear,
To all obliging and to all sincere,
True to his offspring, friend and guide, He lived beloved, and lamented died.
58. In memory of Freelove Kingman ; she died Jan. ye 3ª, 1815, aged 69 years.
In praise I'll spend my latest breath,
Then yield it to the call of death,
In hope that thou my flesh will raise To celebrate thy deathless praise.
59. Mrs. Sarah, wife of Mr. Steaven Vinall, she died Nov. 4, 1785, in the 75th year of her age.
60. In memory of Deborah, wife of Mr. Jacob Packard, who died Feb. ye 9th, 1780, in the 54 year of her age.
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61. In memory of Aney Jess, she died Aug. 21, 1814, in her 28th year.
62. Clara S., dau. of James and Betsey B. Hayward, æ to m. and 3 days.
Happy infant, early blest, Rest, in peaceful slumber, rest ; Early rescued from the cares Which increase with growing years.
63. In memory of Mr. Luther Hayward, Jr., who died Nov. 16, 1824, aged 38 years.
64. In memory of Mrs. Clarissa R. Hayward, wife of Mr. Luther Hayward, Jr., who died Nov. 8, 1824, aged 36.
65. In memory of George, son of Mr. Luther Hayward, Jr., and Mrs. Clarrissa, his wife, who died Oct. 17, 1824, aged 4 years, 6 mo.
66. In memory of Mr. James Ingalls, who died Sept. 11, 1816, in the 54th year of his age.
Art thou a man of honest mould, With fervent heart sincere ? A husband, father, friend behold, Thy brother slumbers here.
67 In memory of Samuel, son of Mr. Samuel Willis and Susanna, his wife, who died April ye 10th, 1780, in his 20th year.
Depart my friends, Wipe off your tears; Here I must lie Till Christ appears.
68. In memory of Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Samuel Willis, who (lied Dec. ye 10, 1783, in ye 58 year of her age.
Stop, kind reader, and drop a tear ; Think on the dust that slumbers here ; And while you read the fate of me Think on the glass that runs for thee.
69. In memory of Mr. Samtiel Willis, who died Nov. y" 20th, 1778, in ye 54th year of his age.
Behold and see as you pass by, For as you are so once was I; And as I am now so you must be ; Prepare for death, and follow me.
70. In memory of Miss Martha Snell ; who died Sept. 24, 1817, & 64.
Could grateful love recall the fleeting breath, Or fond affection sooth relentless death . Then had this stone ne'er claimed a social tear, (); read to thoughtless man a lesson here.
71. year.
Here lies Mrs. Sarah Snell, she died Nov. 17, 1800, in her 39th
72. In memory.of Mrs Martha, wife of Mr. Jonathan Snell, she died Nov. 16, 1781,, in ye 54th year of her age.
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73. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Snell, who died Nov. 22, 1800, in his 83ª 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.
74. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Snell, Jr., son of Mr. Jonathan Snell and Martha, his wife ; he died March 9th, 1782, in the 30th year of his age.
75. In memory of Edward, son of Mr. Jonathan Snell and Martha, his wife, he died Dec. 22, 1782, in ye 18th year of his age.
76. In memory of Mr. Israel Packard, Jr., who died April 20th, 1752, aged 35 years and 14 days.
77. Rhoda, daught of Mr. Robert Packard and Lydia, his wife, born Oct. 4, 1749, died April 4, 1750.
78. Erected in memory of Mrs. Anne, wife of Mr. Ephraim Snell, who died June ye 9th, 1790, in ye 34th year of her age.
79. In memory of Capt. Ephraim Snell, who died Sept. 30, 1805, in his 50th year.
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.
80. Mrs. Hannah, widow of Caleb Snell, formerly widow of Josiah Williams and Capt. Ephraim Snell, died July 5, 1846, in the 83ª year of her age.
81. Erected to the memory of Ephraim, son of Mr. Ephraim Snell, and Mrs. Anne, his wife, who died July ye 10th, 1790, aged 7 weeks and I day.
82. In memory of Miss Bathsheba Snell, who died Oct. 7, 1734, aged 47.
83. Florette, daughter of Levi P. and Melora A. Bailey, died Sept. 1, 1846, aged 7 mos. and 6 days.
Early fled life, care and sorrow,
Lowly in the grave to rest ; She shall on a glorious morrow; Rise to mingle with the blest.
84. Edward Snell, born Aug. 2, 1804, died June 8, 1858. Gone home.
85. In memory of Mary W., wife of Edward Snell, who died May 29, 1844, in her 31st year.
86. In memory of Mrs. Hannah T., wife of Mr. Edward Snell, who died Nov. 3, 1840, in her 30 year. Also their infant dau., died Oct. 29, 1840, aged 3 weeks.
87. In memory of Emmeline S., wife of Edward Snell, who died April 7, 1838, in the 30th year of her age.
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88. Samuel. son of Calvin and Sally Jackson, died Dec. 15, 1810, æ II days.
89. In memory of Mrs. Lydia Richards, widow of Mr. Benjamin Richards, who died April ye 23, 1788, in ye 93ª year of her age.
Worn and with age we did receive
Our death by Adam and by Eve; But life and pardon that is shown
To us by Christ, God's only son.
90. In memory of Mr. Ezra Richards, who died Sept. ye 26th, 1786, in ye 59th year of his age.
91. In memory of Deac. Josiah Richards, who died April 6, 1815, aged 90 years.
92. Mrs Anne, wife of Dea. Josiah Richards, died Aug. 12, 1828, æ 81.
93. In memory of Marcus, son of Mr. Daniel Hartwell and Mehet- able, his wife, he died May ye 9, 1781, aged 9 mos. and 8 days.
Depart my friends, Wipe off your tears ; Here I must lie Till Christ appears.
94. In memory of David, son of Mr. Daniel Hartwell and Mehet- able, his wife ; he died Oct. ye 24th, 1782, aged 6 mo., 13 days.
95. Betty, daughter of Mr. John Copeland, Jr., and Mehetable, his wife, born Feb. 27th, 1770, and died May 19. 1775.
96. In memory of Ambrose, son to Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Mary Marshall ; he died Decir ye 5th, 1784, aged 6 mos., 23 days.
97. John, son of Mr. Eleazer Churchell and Lucy, his wife ; he died, Oct. 24, 1801, in infancy.
98. Deborah, daughter of Mr. Eleazer Churchell and Lucy, his wife; she died Sept. 17th, 1804, in her 9th year.
99. In memory of Mrs. Hannah O. Douglas, wife of George Doug- las, who died Nov. 25, 1836, aged 30 years.
100. Hugh Carr. (No inscription).
101, 102, 103, 1044, and other graves near this place, are colored peo. ple, without stones, such as Thomas Sutten, Peter and Parmenas Pierce, Levi, John,and Jacob, Jr., Tarbut or Talbut, and wife of Jacob, Jr .. and two wives of Jacob, Sen., Sally Cardner, Frank Sutten, and others.
ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO THE NAMES ON MONUMENTS IN POWDER HOUSE GRAVE-YARD IN WEST BRIDGEWATER.
No. of Epitaph.
Name of person.
Year No. of of death. Age. Epitaph.
Name of person.
Year of death. Age.
83.
Bailey, Florette
1846, 7 m
:56.
Reed, Caleb K.
1796,
7
55.
Brett, Mary
1780, -
15.
Ezekiel
1845,
74
30.
.. Rebecca
1771, 71
IO.
66
Hannah
1848,
81
31.
Uriah
1768, 28
II.
66
Timothy
1813,
55
98.
Churchill, Deborah John
1804,
8
92.
Richards, Anne
1 828,
81
97.
Copeland, Betty
1775,
5
90.
Ezra
1786,
58
99.
Douglass, Hannah O.
1836,
30
25.
John
1812,
89
16.
Edson, Jesse
1768,
3
91.
Dea. Josiah
1815,
90
17.
Jesse
1787,
59
92.
Dea. Josiah
182Š,
81
14.
Joseph
1791,
35
24.
Kezia
1807,
72
20.
Dea. Joseph
1768,
89
21.
Luther
1776,
12
13.
66
Lydia
1793,
82
89.
Lydia
1788,
92
19.
Lydia, w. of Dea. Joseph,
.23.
66
Rhoda
1775,
15
18.
..
Lydia, w. of Jesse 1762, 35
46.
Abigail
1784,
75
9.
Hartwell, David
1782, 6 m
78.
66
Anna
1790,
33
93.
Marcus
1781, 9 m
40.
6. Anna
1800,
49
42.
Hayward, Anna
1776, 44
27.
Barnabas
1783,
26
6.
Betty
1793,
27
82.
Bathsheba
1834,
47
62.
= Clara S.
10 m
50.
66
Betsey
1805,
27
43.
Edmund
1781,
60
39.
66
Catharine
1807, 9 m
5.
Elijah
1800,
78
70.
Cyrus
IS05, 27
65.
George
1824,
4
75.
Edward
1858, 54
63.
Luther, Jr.,
1824.
38
84. 87.
Emmeline S.
1838,
29
4.
Silence
1803,
75
80.
Hannah
1846,
82
88.
Jackson, Samuel
1810, II d
86.
Hannah
1840,
29
61.
Jess, Aney
1814,
27
74.
Jonathan, Jr.,
1782,
29
57.
Kingman, Caleb Freelove
1807,
63
73.
66
Capt. Josiah
"
Josiah
1753,
78
96.
Marshall, Ambrose
1784, 6 m
29.
66
Capt. Josiah
1803,
73
12.
Orcutt, Mary
1807,
99
52.
16
Luther
1787,
4
37.
66 Aletha
1805,
51
72.
Martha
1781,
53
33.
Caleb
1783,
23
45.
Nathan
1802,
54
60.
66
Deborah
1780,
53
85.
6.
Ruhaniah
1786,
16
76.
Eldad Phebe
Israel, Jr.,
1752,
35
38.
Sarah
ISO7,
26
I.
Jonathan
1805,
72
71.
16 Susannah
1795,
53
2.
60
Martha
1784,
18
67.
Willis Samuel
17So,
19
77.
66
Rhoda
1750,
I
35.
Susannah
1785,
23
76.
Zephaniah
9.
Reed, Caleb K.
1837, 38
-
70.
Martha
1817,
64
76.
Cornelus
51.
Mary W.
1844,
30
76.
Edward
28.
66 Mrs. Ruhamah
1792,
60
76.
38
34.
Jonathan
1762,
6
41.
Vinall, Sarah
1785,
74
76.
Phebe
-
69.
= Samuel
1778,
53
68.
66 Susanna
1783,
57
7.
Luther
1832,
74
72
79.
Capt. Ephraim
1805,
49
66. Ingalls, James
1816,
53
69
47.
8.
Lewis, Daniel W.
1815, 27
48.
Linthea
1859,
64
36.
Packard, Abigail
1786,
16
49.
66
Betty
1830,
80
64.
= Clarrissa
1824,
36
53.
"6
Edward
1782, 17
81.
Ephraim
Jonathan
1800,
82
58.
1785,
84
76.
.. Adin
1762,
79
44.
Snell, Abigail
1747,
8
22.
Daniel
1776,
19
95.
32.
Martha
1810,
81
59.
Mary
1747,
II
26.
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JERUSALEM GRAVE-YARD,
IN -
WEST BRIDGEWATER,
The Jerusalem Grave-yard is on the west side of the road leading from the almshouse to Jerusalem, in West Bridgewater, and was estab- lished as early as 1749 ; contains thirty-three square rods ; is 150 feet on said road, running north and south, and extending back sixty-four feet east and west ; has thirty-six lettered grave-stones, and some half a dozen graves unmarked except by native flat stone without inscription ; graves head east ; foot west ; and all stones facing east.
The Rev. John Burr, aged 61, and Dr. Abiel Howard, aged 72, were buried here in 1777. The first two persons buried here were Mary Hayward, a child, died June 15, 1749 ; and John Howard, a child, died 1753 ; and the last two persons buried here were Jonathan Hay- ward, died April 30, 1824, aged 88 ; and Charity Howard, died Dec. 4, 1829, aged 82. Twelve of the thirty-six persons having grave-stones died during ten years succeeding 1760, and half of the thirty-six died between 1770 and 1800, and only three besides the two above named have died since 1800-one in 1803, one in 1811, and one in 1813.
This ground was virtually abandoned and wholly neglected for many years. A good growth of wood and timber had grown up, and was stand- ing thereon a few years ago, when the town of West Bridgewater extin- guished the outstanding title, took possession of the premises, caused the wood and timber to be cut and removed, and enclosed the ground with a wooden post and rail fence on three sides thereof, and a stone wall on the back side.
There are, in this yard, thirteen Haywards, five Burrs, and four each of the Bretts and Hartwells. We are unable to find any ancient rec- ord relating to this grave-yard, and only one deed of land is known to exist, and that recently taken from Jane S. T. Hervey, daughter of Zeba Howard, and wife of L. D. Hervey, conveying the premises to the town of West Bridgewater.
EPITAPHS
- IN THE
GRAVE-YARD ON THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM,
WEST BRIDGEWATER.
1. In memory of Hannah, daughter of Mr. Philip Reynolds and Hannah, his wife, who died Dec. ye 23, 1774, in ye 6th year of her age.
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