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We have, for convenience and easy finding localities, divided the Old grave-yard, near the Unitarian church, a plan of which is hereto annexed, into four sections, called Section A, or southwest section ; Section B, or northwest section ; Section C, or northeast section ; and Section D, or southeast section ; by drawing a heavy black line each way through the centre, or near the centre of the ground, where stands a large Norway fir, to an elm tree, outside of the yard, on the south side, and to elm trees on the inside of the yard on the north and east side of the yard, and we have numbered each grave-stone and monu- ment in each section, as follows: we begin to number the grave-stones and monuments in this yard with No. 1, 2, 3, etc., in the southwest cor- ner of Section A, and go to No. 103 in the southeast corner of Section A. We then begin with No. 104, in the southwest corner of Section B, and go to No. 297, in the northeast corner of Section B. We then be- gin with No. 298, in the southwest corner of Section C, and go to No. 439, in the southeast corner of Section C. We then begin with 440, in the southwest corner of Section D, and go to No. 531, in the southeast corner of Section D.
The corners of this ground upon the plan are rounded off, but the distance or length of each side is computed from one intersection of two side lines to another intersection of two side lines. All graves head west and foot east, and all stones face west ; and a few stones have two or more names or inscriptions thereon. The top of the plan is east.
1778;
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EPITAPHS
- IN THE-
OLD GRAVE-YARD,
BRIDGEWATER.
I. Beneath are deposited the remains of the Revd Hezekiah Hooper, Jun., late pastor of the Church of Christ, in Boylston, who de- parted this life December 2ª, 1795, in the 25th year of his age, and 2ª of his ministry. Sober and exemplary, his mind enriched by a liberal education, he was prepared both to profit and please his fellowmen. Happy in the unanimity and cordial friendship of a kind, liberal and grateful people, he had the pleasing prospect of enjoying many days of peace and prosperity. But ah! how uncertain are the most flattering hopes ; cut down in the morning of life, he has left his parents to mourn the loss of a beloved son ; his people a useful, affectionate and faithful pastor ; and his country a true friend and valuable citizen. His parents, to preserve his memory, and to express their affection, have erected this monument. (This monument is a slate slab, two and one-half feet by six-one and one-half inches thick, resting on a brick foundation, two feet above ground).
2. Here lies Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Lieut. Hezekiah Hooper, who died Nov. 4th, 1799, in her 63ª year.
Wisdom and virtue rest in sleep,
Whilst her extensive friends do weep; She bid the world final adieu Till she shall rise both bright and new.
Let angels guard this lovely clay,
Until the great decisive dav, When she shall rise for to put on The robe which Christ prepared so long.
3. In memory of Lieut. Hezekiah Hooper ; he died Feb. 22, 1813, in his 81 year.
Great God, I own thy sentence just, And nature must decay, I yield my body to the dust, To dwell with fellow clay.
4. In memory of Lucia, wife of Capt. Joseph Hooper, died Feb. 27, 1824, æt. 54.
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5. In memory of Capt. Joseph Hooper, who died Oct. 1, 1838, æt. 72.
6. Here lies buried Mrs. Sarah Shaw, consort of the Revd Mr. John Shaw, who died April 4, 1768. in ye 63d year of her age.
While yet in life her heart and mind Was to the will of God resigned; His glory still within her eye ; Her children near her heart did lie; Till heaven called and she must die.
7. Sacred to the memory of John Shaw, almost 60 years a faithful pastor of the Second Church of Christ, in this town, who departed this life on the 29th of April, MDCCXCI, aged 83 years.
O man great and beloved, thou shalt rest and stand in thy lot at the end of days.
8. Judith, ye daugh' of ye Revd Mr. John Shaw and Mrs. Sarah, his wife, born Decemb' ye 1, 1740, died Augt ye 7th, 1747-
Upon the stage I just appeared, My tender voice a while was heard ; The buddings of my early days My parents expectations raised ; While they with pleasure on ine smiled, I fell asleep and died a child.
9. John, ye son of ye Rev. Mr. John Shaw and Sarah, his wife, born Oct' y.e 12th, 1737, died Aug. ye 5th, 1747.
My days are past, my years are fled, I silent lie among the dead ; In blooming age the fatal dart,
Shot from the quiver pierced my heart ; Let children then to Jesus fly, For they in early years may die.
IO. Erected in memory of Ezra Shaw, son of Rev. Mr. John Shaw, and Sarah, his wife, who was born February 29, 1746, died Aug. 20, 1764.
The breathless corpse where'er it lies From human eye concealed ; The pardoned soul is still at rest, Till Christ shall be revealed.
II. Sarah Shaw, daughter of ye Rev. Mr. John Shaw, past' of ye 24 Church in Bridgewa", was born May y^ 24th, died Augu" ye 14, 1735:
12. Here lies Miss Eunice Shaw, in expectation of the last day. What person she was, that day will discover. ,She was the daughter of the Rev. John Shaw, died Aug. roth, 1791.
13. Beneath are deposited the remains of Lieu' Joshua Alden, who died Mar. 21, 1809, in the Soth year of his age. He lead a sober and regular life, was a friend of peace and good order, a steady attendant on public worship, and a valuable member of society. In his last will and testament, after some deductions, he bequeathed a tenth part of his property to the South Congregational Society in Bridgewater, of
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which one hundred dollars were for the use of the church of which he was a member ; two hundred dollars for the encouragement of church psalmody, and the remainder for the fund of the Society. To perpet- uate his memroy, and to aiexpress the gratitude due to an example so worthy of imitation, it has been thought fit to erect this monument. (A slate slab, six by three feet-two inches thick, broken and mended, hammered granite blocks for foundation two and one-half feet above ground.
14. Here lies buried Mrs. Martha Alden, the wife of Mr. Eleazer Alden, who died January ye 6th, 1760, aged 69 years.
The resurrection day will come, And Christ's strong voice will burst the tomb;
The sleeping dead we trust will rise,
With joy and pleasure in her eyes, And ever shine among the wise.
15. Here lies buried Mr. Eleazer Alden, who died January 29, 1773, in ye 70th year of his age.
Lord, in the dust he must abide,
There sleeping by his consort's side ;
Ye children living come and see
Where both your once loved parents be ;
Then follow in the paths they trod, Till you shall rest with Christ in God.
16. Here lies buried, Mrs. Mehetibell Alden, the wife of Capt. Seth Alden, who died Oct. 14, 1757, in ye 52ª year of her age.
17. Memento mori. In memory of Capt. Seth Alden, who de- parted this life Sept. ye 6th, 1784, in the 75th year of his age.
The corps in silent darkness lies,
Our friend is dead, the Captain dies ;
In peace he lived, in peace he died,
Sleeps sweetly by his consort's side ;
In this dark cell they both must lie,
Till the archangel rends the sky.
And Saints ascend to Christ on high.
18. In memory of Mrs. Mary, ye wife of Mr. Thomas Perkins, who died April 234, 1750, in ye 61st year of her age.
19. Here lies buried Mr. Thomas Perkins, who died June 5, 1761, in ye 74th year of his age.
20. Caleb Alden, ye son of Mr. Seth Alden and Mehitabel his wife, was born April ye 6th, 1744, died Augut ye 20th, 1747.
21. Here, ye memory of Mrs. Hannah Alden, widow of Deacon Joseph Alden, who deceased January ye 14th, 1747-8, in ye 78th year of her age.
22. Here, ;e memory of Deac" Joseph Alden, who deceased Dec. ye 22ª, 1747, in ye 80th year of his age.
23. Calvin Edson, son of Mr. Josiah Edson, who decead March ye 3ª, 1743, aged eleven months and one day.
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24. Memento mori. Daniel Edson, son of Josiah Edson, Esq., and Mary his wife, born July 27, 1747, died Mar. 30, 1747.
Under this little hillock lies My body of the smaller size ; I lived, I died within a year, With grief my parents left me here; From them one smiling look I got, They looked again, but I was not.
25. Mrs. Experience, widow of Capt. Jonathan Cary, who died Mar. ye 25th, 1782, in ye 82ª year of her age.
N. B. The above mentioned Capt. Jonathan Cary, died at Boston, Oct. ye 8, 1745, in the 51st year of his age.
26. In memory of Maj. Eliphalet Cary, who died Mar. 1, 1820, & 87
Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarm ; 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call us to his arms.
27. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Maj. Eliphalet Cary, who died Jan. 24, 1819, @ 79.
Peace to thy gentle shade, Thy soul is free ; Death's but the gate To immortality.
28. In memory of Miss Experience Cary, who died Aug. 10, 1828, æ 93.
29. Zedekiah S. Ames, died 20 Nov, 1806, aged 11 months. Son of Mr. John Ames.
30. Irany, daught. of Rev. Zedekiah Sanger and Irany his wife, born Oct. 19, 1789, died Oct. 26, 1789.
31. John and Martin, sons of Rev. Zedekiah Sanger and Irany his wite, born Nov. 22, 1798, died April 25, 1799.
32. George P., son of Rev. Zedekiah and Irany Sanger, died Aug. 24, 1818, at 25.
33. Here lies interred the Rev. Zedekiah Sanger, thirty-two years minister in Bridgewater, who died Nov. 17, 1820, aged 72 years.
Also, Irene, wife of the Rev. Zedekiah Sanger, wito died July 29, 1833, aged 77 years. ( Marble slab, five feet nine inches by three feet ; on a framed marble foundation.
34. Eliza Sanger, died Jan. 29, 1847, aged 50 years.
35. In memory of Mrs. Rachel B. Snelling, who died September 3, 1866, aged 76 years.
36. In memory of Mrs. Jane Lazell, who died Mar. 14, 1846, aged 85.
37. Lucy, daughter of Mr. Jacob Pierce ; she died Oct. 6, 1805.
38. In memory of Mr. Jacob Peirce, who died Sept. 16, 1807, in his 79th year.
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39. Beneath are deposited the remains of Dea. Isaac Lazell, who departed this life June the 20th, 1810, in the fifty-fourth year of his age, with a comfortable hope of future happiness, having a firm belief of the truth of the Gospel ; and during the days of his health he was anxious to promote the improvement, interest and happiness of society. To commemorate his virtues and express the gratitude ot his relations, they have erected this monument. (Slate slab, three feet by six feet, on hammered granite blocks.
40. Beneath are deposited the remains of Martin Lazell, who de- parted this life Aug. 3, 1799, aged 15 years, 2 months and one day.
Attend ye young and from my fate, learn your own. Lately like you, active and lively I trod the gay path of life, and health and vigor enli- vened my frame. But Ah ! how soon did the pleasing scene change ; amidst the most flattering prospects, pale disease enfeebled all my powers, nature sunk, and the tomb is now my home. Dear friends, forget not that you, also, must die. The king of terrors pursues your steps and neither beauty, health, nor strength, can ward off the sure and fatal blow. Let my death be your warning and prepare to meet your God. (Slate slab, two feet four inches by five feet, on brick foun- dation).
41. In memory of Isaac, son of Maj. Isaac Lazell and Mrs. Jane, his wife, born on ye 2ª, died on ye 4th of May, A. I). 1795.
42. In memory of the infant son of Major Isaac and Mrs. Jane La- zell, who died in the hour of his birth, the 2 1st June, 1796. (Broken and prostrate.)
43. In memory of Mrs. Martha, wife of Dean Jacob Hayward, who died April ye 27, 1780, in the 67th year of her age.
My time is spent, my days are past; Eternity must count the rest ; My glass is out, mv race is run ; The holy work of God is done.
44. In memory of Deacon Jacob Hayward, who died Mar. ye 27, 1778, in the 67th year of his age.
A husband kind and good. a parent dear, To all obliging and to all sincere, True to his God, the orphan's friend and guide, He lived beloved, and lamented died.
45. Lieut. Benjamin Hayward, died 16 Oct., 1807, in his 64 year.
46. In memory of Mrs. Mary, widow of Lieut. Benj. Hayward, died Dec. 4, 1819, aged 75 years.
47. Here lies the body of Josiah Edson, Esq., who departed this life Octer ye 4th, 1734, in ye 84th year of her age.
Here lies the body of Mrs. Elizath Edson, who departed this life Norbr ye 25th, 1737, in ye 86th year of her age. (Natural flat stone, three feet four inches by five feet eight inches-three inches thick, on rough, broken granite foundation).
48. Here lies buried Mrs. Sarah Edson, the wife of Capt. Josiah Edson, who died Febuary 14, N. S. 1754, in ye 72ª year of her age.
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49. Here lies buried Capt. Josiah Edson, who died January 16, 1762, in ye So year of his age.
50. Col. Josiah Edson. 1776.
51. Capt. Josiah Edson.
52. In memory of Mrs. Ruth Edson, wife of Mr. Josiah Edson. who deceasd May ye 31, 1743, in ye 34th year of her age.
53. Caleb Edson, ye son of Josiah Edson, Esq', and Ruth, his wife, departed this life Sept. 24, 1754, in ye 15th year of his age.
54. Miss Ruth Edson, the daughter of Josiah Edson, Esq., and Ruth, his wife, departed this life February 15, 1756, in ye 15th year of her age.
55. Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Nath' Woodward, died Mar. - , 1773, in her 85th year.
56. In memory of Capt. Nathaniel Woodward, who died Jany 28, 1748.9, in ye 715 year of his age.
Under these clods my body lies,
In silent dust with closed eyes.
Not honor, wealth, nor grace can save
A dying mortal from the grave ; All that this read, both low and high,
Remember you are born to die.
57. Chilton Latham, 1811.
58. John Washburn, was born 1646, married Rebecca Lapham, 1679, died 1719, aged 73 years. He gave the land for this burying- yard and meeting-house.
59. Rebecca, wife of John Washburn, died about 1717 ; her age is unknown. She was the first person buried in this yard. (And wife of the donor of the ground).
60. Hear lies the bodi of Mr. Samuel Washburn, who departed this life March the 24th, A. Dom. 1720, in the 69 year of his age.
61. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Simeon Packard, who died December 4, 1856, aged 82 year.
62. In memory of Mr. Simeon Packard, who died Oct. 21, 1815, aged 46 years.
63. Louisa Packard, daught. of Simeon and Hannah Packard, died 29, Nov. 1816, æt. 19.
64. Ann Fobes, daught. of Simeon and Hannah Packard, died 29 Dec., 1819, æt. 17.
65. Caroline E., daughter of Hiram N. and Elizabeth F. Tavenner, died Aug. 27, 1837, aged to months.
66. . In memory of Mr. Stoughton Willis, physician, who died March 12th, 1750, in ye 30th year of his age.
67. Here ye memory of Mr. Thomas Mitchell, who decead Septem- ber y" 1", 1727, in yr 69th year of his age.
68. Here lies buried Mrs. Abigail Hudson, relict to Lieut. Daniel
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Hudson, formerly the wife of Mr. John Fobes, who died February 12, 1762, in ye 8 1st year of her age.
69. Here lyes ye body of Mr. John Fobes, who decd Augst ye 16th, 1725, in ye 47th year of his age.
70. Here lyes ye body of Mr. Edward Fobes, who decd Septbr ye 15th, 1736, in ye 30th year of his age.
71. Nathan Fobes, 1721, aged 18 months.
72. Sarah, ye daughtr of Mr. Samuel and Abigail Ripley, was born Nov. ye 28th, 1742, died Sept" 4th, 1747.
73. In memory of Mrs. Jane, widow to Mr. Thomas Tomson ; she died March 22, 1793 in her 71 year.
74. Winslow Hooper, died Dec. 19, 1834, aged 72. Mary, his wife, died Sept: 24, 1856.
Hezekiah, the son, died Nov. 7, 1819, aged 21.
75. Here lies buried Mrs. Freelove Whitman, wife of Mr. Noah Whitman, who decd June ye 26th, 1772, aged 24 years and 12 days.
76. In memory of Ebenezer Whitman, son of Mr. Ebenez" Whit- man and Rebecca his wife; was born Decembr ye 7th, 1741, decease May, .ye 21st, 1742.
77. In memory of Mrs. Rebecca, wife of Mr. Ebenezer Whitman ; she died July - 1778, æt 62.
78. In memory of Mr. Ebenezer Whitman, who died Aug. 20th, 1804, in the 92ª year of his age.
79. Mrs. Phebe, wife of Pyam Whitman, died July 13, 1834, in her 21 year.
Dearest sister thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel !
But 'tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
80. In memory of Martin, son of M". Benj" Snell and Mrs. Re- becca his wife ; he died May 4, 1792, in ye 5th, year of his age.
81. Erected to the memory of Mrs. Olive Snell, who died Novem- ber the 16th, A. D. 1808, in the 26th year of her age.
82. Betsey, dau. of Mr. Benjamin and Rebecca Snell, died Sept. 11, 1810, aged 16 years.
83. Benjamin Snell, died No. 6, 1823, aged 71 yrs, 8. mos and 10 days.
Rebecca, his wife, died Sept. 26, 1853, aged 90 yrs, 3 mos and 14 days.
They have done what they could.
In memory of William, son of Mr. William Snell and Mrs. Eu- 84
nice, his wife ; he died Nov. 25th, 1794, in ye 6th year of his age.
We scarce enjoy the balmy gift,
But mourn the pleasure gone.
85. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Rhobe Snell, daughter of Mr.
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William Snell and Eunice his wife ; she died Dec. 14th, 1807, in the 24th year of her age.
Approach this spot, ve gay ; ye thoughtless train,
Say what is life? a vapor's transcient breath ;
The good, the fair, the virtuous and the vain,
Fall undistinguished by the hand of death.
As falls the rose beneath the chilling blast, So Rhobe fell in life's most flattering bloom;
Her cloudless morn of life was soon o'ercast,
And all her virtues shrouded in the tomb.
This monument was erected by Soranus Shaw, as a feeble testimony of his affection.
86. Mr. John Conant. diedi Feb. 19, 1816, æt 90.
87. Mrs. Abial Conant, wife of Mr. John Conant, died April 1 ** , 1815, æt 90.
88. In memory of Mr. Thomas Conant, who died June ye 14th, A. D. 1786, in ye 82d year of his age.
89. Here lies Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Thomas Conant, who died Aug. 19, 1802, in her 83d year.
90. Mary Eltza, dtr. of Oliver and Mary Conant, died Oct. 17, 1826, æt. 13 months.
Oh! why, the heart-rent parents ask, Take the dear child so lately given, 'Ere we could enter on the task, Of teaching her the way to heaven.
91. Levina, daughter of M' Jon" Waterman and Abigail his wife, born January 14th, 1770, and died February 6th, 1770.
92. In memory of a son of Mr. Jona Waterman and Abigail his wife, born February 10 and died ye 15th, 1769.
93. Joseph Washburn, son of Mr. John and Mrs. Huldah Soule, died Dec. 16, 1826, aged 2 years, 2 mos and 18 days.
"Tis fruitless now for me to mourn, He can't come back I see ; I shortly must return to him, He can't return to me.
94. In memory of Mrs. Huldah, wife of M'. John Soule ; she died Oct. 29th, 1833, in her 46th year.
My years are past, my days are fled, I silent lie among the dead : Not honor, wealth, nor grace can save A dying mortal from the grave.
95 Susanna, wife of John Mitchell, died Sep. 19, 1830, æt. 75.
Hush all our sorrows, all our tears be dry, 'Tis Christ that calls submission, we obey ; She's gone to blessed mansions in the skies, To sing her Saviour's praise in endless days.
96. In memory of Jane Mitchell, daughter of John and Anna Mitchell, who died Aug. 15, 1828, in the 41 year of her age.
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Friends draw near and drop a tear,
In this cold grave I lie;
When this you see, remember me, And be prepared to die.
97. Caleb Strong, son of Caleb and Jane Mitchell, died Sept. 27, 1826, æt. 7 years, 5 mos.
98. Mary Keith, daut. of Caleb and Jane Mitchell, died Jan. 22, 1822, æt. 5 years and 8 mos.
99. In memory of Mr. John Mitchell, died Feb. 6, 1829, æt. 81.
My living friends, when this you see, Stop here and think, O think of me ; All earthly things I left behind, The joys of heaven in hopes to find.
100. Here lies Mrs. Anna Mitchell, wife of Mr. John Mitchell, who died Feb. 17th, 1794, in the 37th year of her age.
IO1. Obediah Eddy, 1789.
102. Memento mori. In memory of Mr. Thomas Lawrence, who died March ye 17th, 1759, in the 53ª year of his age.
Farewell, vain world, farewell, my friends, I bid you all adieu ; Sleep here my body, rest secure, I'll come again for you.
103. John Lawrence, son to M'. Tho8 Lawrence and Desire his wife, who decd Jany ye 25th, 1740, aged 4 years.
104. Here lyes ye body of Benja" Hayward, who decd Jan ye 20th, 1733, in ye 56th year of his age.
105. Here lies ye body of Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins, wife to Mr. David Perkins, who deceased July ye 14th, 1735, in the 80th year of her age.
106. Here lyes buried ye body of Mr. David Perkins, who departed this life Oct. ye Ist, 1736, in ye 84th year of his age.
107. In memory of Mrs. Huldah, wife of Mr. Hezekiah Hayward ; she died July 14, 1800, in the 88th year of her age.
108. In memory of Hezekiah Hayward, who died April 22, 1790, in his 83 year.
109. Hasadiah, wife of Hezekiah Hayward, died Feb. 4, 1829, æt. 75.
Here slumbers one who various sorrows bore, Clouds spread and storms howled o'er the path she trod ; But pain and griefwe trust she feels no more, By sanctifying grace led home to God, Where beams a cloudless sky where sorrows cease, And all is sweet security and peace.
IIO. Mr. Hezekiah Hayward, died Aug. 16 1811, in his 66 year. III. M. F. H.
Mary F. Hayward, daughter of Mr. Calvin Hayward and Mrs. Hayward, his wife, died April 13, 1813, in her 8th year.
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May angels guard this lovely clay, Till comes the great decisive day ; When in her Savior's image drest, She wakes to be completely blest.
II2. Erected to the memory of Mr. Edward Hayward, who died Sept. 25, 1818, in the 66th year of his age.
Friend nor physician could not save
This mortal body from the grave ; Nor can the grave confine it here When Christ shall call it to appear.
113. Jenny, wife of Edward Hayward, died May 21, 1848, in her 85 year.
She lived beloved And died lamented.
114. Ann, daught. of Col. Abram and Pamelia Washburn, died June 26, 1828, æt. 15 mos.
Closed is the eve of joyful mirth : A parent's fondest hopes are fled ; Scarce done rejoicing at her birth, 'Ere we must place her with the dead.
115. In memory of Pamelia, wife of Col. Abram Washburn, 2ª, who died Mar. 25, 1831, æt. 33.
116. Caleb Keith, died June 7, 1835, aged 48 years.
Hasadiah, his widow, died July 28, 1866, aged 73 years, 7 mos. A father and a mother's grave.
117. Here lies buried Mrs. Susanna Packard, ye wife of Mr. Joseph Packard, who died June 20th, 1756, in ye 54th year of her age.
118. Here lies buried Mr. Joseph Packard, who died October ye 19th. 1760, in ye 63ª year of his age.
119. Here lies buried Mrs. Judith Packard, relict to Mr. John Pack- ard, who died June 19. 1761, in ye goth year of her age.
120. Here lies the body of Mr. John Packard, who dec" March ye 16th, 1741, in y" S5th year of his age.
121. Here lies yr body of Mr. John Hooper, who decd Augu' y' 19th, 1741, in ye 44th year of his age.
122. Here lies ye body of Mrs. Elizabeth Hooper, who died July Je Toth, 1744, in y^ 43ª year of her age.
123. In memory of Mr. John Hooper, who died May 7, 1750, in ye 25th year of his age.
124. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Mr. John Hooper, who died Sept. Je 24, 1782, in the 36th year of her age.
Death is a debt to nature duc,
Which I have paid, and so must you.
125. In memory of John, son of Mr. John and Mrs. Hannah Hoop- er, who died Dec. ye 17th, 1777, aged 3 days.
126. Here lies Mr. David Thayer, who died March 13th, 1795, in the osth year of his age.
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127. In memory of Mr. Ezra Willis, who died Nov. 6, 1813, aged 47 years.
128. Here lies Mrs. Martha, wife of Mr. Joab Willis ; she died Aug. 16, 1802, in her 78 year.
129. In memory of Mr. Joab Willis, who died Jan. 4,th 1805, in his 90th year.
130. Edwin Ames.
131. Mr. Simeon Ames, died 26 Dec., 1811, in his 73 year.
Stand up my soul, shake off thy fears,
And gird the gospel armor on;
March to the gates of endless jov,
Where the great Captain Saviour's gone.
132. In memory of Mrs. Pricilla Standish ; she died 20 Nov", 1805, in her 53 year.
133. Edward L., son of Mr. Zenas and Hannah Crooker, died June 2, 1822, æt. 8 mos.
Mourn not because my feeble breath
Was stopt as soon as given; There's nothing terrible in death,
To those who go to heaven.
I34. Bethia, wife of Jonathan Crooker, died Jan. 11, 1851, aged 99 years, 4 mos.
Zenas Crooker, born May 3, 1769, died Oct. 1, 1826.
Content Stetson, his wife, born Mar. 28, 1768, died Sept. 7, 1859. I35. Isaiah S., son of Ralph and Maritta H. Crooker, died Sept. 15, 1831, aged 6 months and 15 days.
136. Ralph, son of Ralph and Maritta Crooker, died May 1, 1827, aged 2 yrs. and 20 days.
Early bright transcient, Chaste as morning dew, He sparkled, was exhal'd And went to heaven.
137.
The voice said : Cry all flesh is grass. Isaiah, 40th and 6th.
In memory of Capt. Abram Washburn, who died July the 8th, A. D. 1785, in the 43ª year of his age.
My friends draw near and drop a tear,
In ye dark grave I lie ; Ah! think of me when this you see, And be prepared to die.
138. Rebecca, wife of Capt. Abram Washburn, died Jan. 26, 1831, æt. 86.
139 In memory of Lucy, daught. of Capt. Abram Washburn and Mrs. Rebecca, his wife, who died Dec. ye 24th, 1771, in ye 4th year of her age.
140. In memory of Abram, son of Capt. Abram and Mrs. Rebecca, his wife ; he died Sept. ye 10th, 1775, in ye 4th year of his age.
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