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141. In memory of a son of Capt. Abram Washburn and Mrs. Re- becca, his wife ; he died August y" 29th, 1779, aged one day.
142. Nathaniel, son of Mr. Nath1 Washburn and Mary, his wife, born Feb. 7, 1748, died Mar. 24, N. S. 1758.
143. In memory of Mr. Nathaniel Washburn, who died March 17th, 1750, in ye 37th year of his age.
144. In memory of Mrs. Margaret Washburn, wife to Mr. John Washburn, who deceasd Decem. ye 10th, 1743, in ye 61st year of her age.
145. In memory of Lieut. John Washburn, who departed this life July ye 6th, 1746, in ye 65th year of his age.
146. In memory of Mrs. Mary Cary, wife of Mr. Eleazer Cary, who died April ye 1st, A. D. 1790, in ye 74th year of her age.
Affliction sore long time I bore, Physicians were in vain, Till God was pleased to give me ease, And tree me from my pain.
147. Peggy, daught. of Mr. Abishia Washburn and Hannah, his wife, died Aug' 6th, 1751, aged 5 months and 3 days.
148. In memory of Mrs. Sarah, daught® of Capt. Ebenezer Morton, of Middleboro', who died Sept. 4th, 1751, in ye 18th year of her age.
The rose and the lily, how smiling and gay, In glory so verdent yet soon flies away; Like the rose and the lily whose glory is fled, So it is now with the here silent dead.
149. Here lies buried Mrs. Lydia Morton, ye wife of Mr. Seth Mor- ton, who died July 29, 1756, in y" 24th year of her age.
150. Here lies buried Mrs. Lucy Morton, ye wife of Mr. Nath1 Mor- ton, who died April 18, 1766, in ye 26th year of her age.
151. Abram, son of Mr. Nath' Morton, and Lucy, his wife, born Nov. 224, 1765, died June ye roth, 1766.
152. Jonathan, son of Mr. John Packard and Anna, his wife, was born and died April 24, 1763.
153. In memory of Hephzibah, who died April 12th, ISoo, in the Sist year of her age. Late widow of Ebenezer Keith, who died of small-pox April 12th, 1778, and was buried in his field, about two miles southwest from this, in the 62" year of his age. She was formerly widow of Lieut. Eleazer Carver.
154. Here lies buried Lieut. Eleazer Carver, who died May ye 15". 1755, in yº 314 year of his age. (Stone broken prostrate).
155. Here lies buried Mrs. Bethia, daught' of Lieut. Eleazer Car- ver, who died October 6th, 1758, in je 22 year of her age.
156. In memory of Dea" Eleazer Carver, who deced January ye 25th .. 1744, in yº 75th year of his age.
157. In memory of Mrs. Experience Carver, relict to Deac" Eleaz' Carver, who deceasd Jany ye 16th, 1746, in ye 82ª year of her age.
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158. In memory of Dr. Eleazer Carver, who died Mar. 9, 1827 æt. 77.
159. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Carver, wife of Doct. Eleazer Car- ver, who died Mar. 16, 1815. æt. 61
160. Lucinda Carver, born Nov. 4, 1789, died April 29, 1867.
161. Maria Snell, daught. of Nathaniel and Joanna H. Washburn, died June 11, 1825 æt. 1 year.
Cease, cease fond parents, cease your tears, Allay your griefs and anxious fears ; That infant wrested from your arms, · Shall never lose its former charms. 162. In memory of Nathaniel Washburn, died Nov. 18, 1829, at. 32.
163. In memory of widow Experience Washburn, who died May 27, 1816, æt. 83.
164. In memory of Mr. Daniel Washburn, who died Feb. 14, 1801, in his 71st year.
Life is the time to serve the Lord,
The time t'insure the great reward ;
And while the lamp holds out to burn, The vilest sinner may return.
165. Here lies Mr. Cornelius Washburn ; he died Feb. 17"1, 1779, in his 77th year.
Great God, is this our certain doom, And are we still secure ; Still walking downwards to our tomb, And yet prepare no more.
166. Here lies Mrs: Experience, wife of Mr. Cornelius Washburn ; she died April 1, 1786, in her 80th year.
Grant us the power of quickening grace, To fit our souls to fly ; Then, when we drop this dying flesh, W'il rise above the sky.
167. Here lies Ebenezer, son of Mr. Cornelius and Mrs. Experience Washburn ; he died Oc" 14, 1747, in his 15th year.
168 .. Here lies Cornelius, son of Mr. Cornelius and Mrs. Experi- ence Washburn ; he died Sept. 22, 1747, in his 9 year.
169. Here lies Nathan, son of Mr. Cornelius and Mrs. Experience Washburn ; he died Sept. 25, 1747, in his 19th year.
170. In memory of Mr. Oliver Leonard, who died Nov. 18, 1812, aged 35 years.
Also, Mr. Jonas Leonard, obit, April 18, 1812; æt. 45.
171. In memory of Mr. Simeon Leonard, who died Sept. 20, 1793, in ye 56th year of his age.
172. Mrs. Anna Leonard, wife of Mr. Simeon Leonard, died Nov. 5, I810, æ. 72.
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My living friends, when this von see,
Stop here and think. Oh think of me; All earthly things I left behind,
The joys of heaven in hopes to find.
173. Seth, son of Mr. Simeon and Mrs. Anna Leonard. died Jany 20th, 1777, aged i year, 5 months and 14 days.
174. Cyrus, son of Mr. Simeon and Mrs. Anna Leonard, died Nov. 23, 1772, aged 3 months and 5 days.
175. Stillman, son of Mr. Simeon and Mrs. Anna Leonard, died, Jan. 9th, 1784, aged 8 months and 7 days.
176. Here lies buried Deac" Solomon Pratt, who died July ye 26th, 1757, in ye 61" year of his age.
177. In memory of Mrs. Mary Washburn, Je wife of Mr. James Washburn, who died Decem' ye 18th, 1747, in ye 78th year of her age.
178. In memory of Mr. James Washburn, who died June ye 11th, 1749, in ye 78th year of his age.
Memento Mori.
179. In memory of William Cary, son of Mr. Jonathan Cary and Mrs. Louisa his wife ; died Not" y" 26th, A. D. 1775, in y" 14th, year of his age.
180. In memory of Jonathan Cary, Jun' ,son of Mr. Jonathan Cary and Mrs. Louis his wife, died October ye 12th, A. D. 1775, in ye 21 ** year of his age.
181. In memory of Mrs. Louis Cary, wife of Mr. Jonathan Cary, died April Je 31. A. D. 1769. in ye 36th year of her age.
182. Here lies buried Mr. Jonathan Cary, who dec" Sept. ye 3", 1766, in y' 31 year of his age.
183. Abiezer Carver, son of Mr. Joseph Carver, died August 31", 1755, in y' 21" year of his age.
Here my cold corps are now reposed, In darkness fast mine eves are closed ; In youth I did resign my breath, And walked the gloomy shades of death ; May every youth with serious eve, Come view the place where you must lie.
184. Here lies ge body of Mrs. Mary Carver, wife of Mr. Nath' Car- ver, who dec" April !" 26, 1735, in y" 42 year of her age-
185. Here lies " body of John Carver, son to Mr. Nath' Carver, who dec Sept. 1" 8th, 1732, aged 4 years and 4 months.
186. Erected to the memory of Mary Perkins, wife of Caleb Cary, who died Feb. 12, 1840, aged 87 years.
187. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Caleb Cary, who died May !" 13th, 1783, in the 36th year of his age.
Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid, and so must you.
ISS. In memory of Mr. Betty, Je wife of Mr. Eleazer Cary, who died Janu .. ! " 31", 1749, in ye 26th year of her age.
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189. Beneath are deposited the remains of Mr. Eleazer Cary, who departed this life June 23, 1806, in his 83ª year.
190. Erected in memory of Mr. Caleb Cary, who died March 22, 1816, æt. 33. Sober, exemplary, friendly and benevolent, he was pre- pared, both to profit and to please his fellowmen, and 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 a parent to mourn the loss of a beloved son, and his country a true friend and valuable citizen.
191. Erected to the memory of Miss Sally Cary, who died October 29, 1838, aged 9 yrs.
192. Charles Gilbert, son of Mr. Nathaniel and Mrs. Betsey Gil- bert, died Nov. 2, 1816, æt. 9.
Here lies the fairest bud of hope
That e're to fondest hope was given ;
If thou would know its proper state,
Repent, and seek the flower in heaven.
193. Erected to the memory of Marshal B., son of Nathaniel and Betsey Gilbert, who died June 14, 1834, in the 19 year of his age.
194. In memory of Freelove, daughter of Mr. Samuel Whitman and Mrs. Susanna, his wife, who died May 27th, 1787, in ye 15th year of her age. (Drowned in Town river).
Beneath is laid a blooming maid, Who ended life's sad day; Drowned in streams that quench life's flame, And draw'd her breath away.
195. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Samuel Whitman, who died Augst ye 26th, 1778, in the 36th year of her age. (Her husband lost at sea).
196. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Ellanor, widow of M'. Zechariah Whitman, who died Nov. ye 10th, 1777, in the 66th year of her age.
197. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Zechariah Whitman, who died Nov. ye 13th, 1773, in the 69th year of his age.
Great God I own thy sentence just,
And yield my body to the dust.
198. In memory of Mrs. Abigail Whitman, wife of Mr. Zechariah Whitman, departed this life Nov. 16, 1826, in the 82 year of her age.
Her price was above rubies.
199. In memory of Mr. Zechariah Whitman, departed this life April 18, 1819, in the 82 year of his age.
An honest man's the noblest work of God.
200. Memento Mori. . In memory of Cyrus, son of Mr. Zechariah Whitman and Mirs Abigail, his wife who died April the 5, 1776, in the 3ª year of his age.
What shall we say when death is sent ?
God takes away but what he lent.
Cyrus must die; God gives the call ;
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In early life by death must fall
The blooming rose which bid so fair,
From parents gone, and is no more.
201. In memory of Edmund Hobart, who deceas" Jany ye 11th, 1744. in y" 31st year of his age.
202. In memory of Deac" Thomas Hayward, who decd March y' 23", 1741, in ye 67th year of his age.
203. In memory of Miss Bethin Hayward, died May 19th, 1827, in her 70th year. (Dau. of Seth Hayward).
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.
204. In memory of Mr. Azariah Hayward ; he died Jan 30th, 1802, in his 534 year.
In memory of Mrs. Azariah Hayward ; she died Jan. 24th, 1802, in her 56th year.
205. In memory of Lieut. Barzillia Hayward ; he died Nov. 13th, 1801, in his 24th year. Also in memory of Mrs. Malleson Hayward ; she died Nov. 16th, ISot, in her 26th year.
206. In memory of Maleson, daugtr of Mr. Seth Hayward and Mr Tabitha, his wife, who died Augst ye 12th, 1775, in ye 14th year of her age.
207. Memento Mori. In memory M". Lydia, daug" of Mr. Seth Hayward and Mrs. Tabitha, his wife, who died Augst ye 29th, 1779, in Je 25th year of her age.
Reader stand still, and spend a tear, Think on the dust that slumbers here, And when you read the state of me, Think on the glass that runs for thee
208. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Seth Hayward, who died Sept. y" 11th, 1778, in the 57th year of his age.
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 Cod is done.
209. In memory of Mrs. Tabitha Hayward, wife of M. Seth Hay- ward, who died March 15, 178g, in the 64th year of her age.
My friends draw near, and drop a tear, In this dark grave I lie ; Ah! think of me when this you see, And be prepared to die.
210. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Jos- eph Leonard, who died March the 29th, .A. D. 1770, in the 75th year of her age.
211.
The voice said : Cry all flesh is grass. Isaiah, 40th.
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In memory of Mr. Joseph Leonard, who died April the 28th, A. D. 1786, in the goth year of his age.
212. Capt. Joseph Alden, died Dec. 21, 1852, aged 75 years.
213. Amelia, dau. of Joseph and Polly Alden, born July 11, 1806, died Aug. 16, 1848.
214. Polly H., wife of Capt. Joseph Alden, died July 31, 1842, æ 69.
215. Thomas Alden, Jr., son of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Matilda Al- den, died March 7, 1817, æt. 9 months.
So fades the lovely blooming flower.
216. In memory of Capt. Joseph Alden, who died April 8th, 1803, in his 56 year.
217. In memory of Mrs. Bethiah, widow of Capt. Joseph Alden, died May 19, 1821, in her 66 year.
218. In memory of Miss Eunice Alden, died March 14, 1830, aged 42 years.
219. Nathaniel Conant, 1732.
220. Silence, wife of Nathaniel Conant, died Sept. 5, 1830, æt. 85.
221. In memory of Mr. Nathaniel Conant; he died 28 Jan., 1812, in his 69 year.
222. Nathaniel Conant, 1745.
223. . In memory of Mrs. Joanna Tinkham, who decd March ye 6th, 1763, in ye 52ª year of her age,
224. Richard Davenport, 1785.
225. Elijah Storrs, son of Newell and Susan Withington, born Jan. 14. 1817, died Sept. 16, 1845.
226. Here lies ye body Mary Tomson, daugtr to Shubeal and Sus- anna Tomson, who decd June ye 23, 1734, in ye 15th year of her age.
227. Peggy, ye daugh" of Mr. Tho. Tomson and Jean, his wife, died Oct" 15th, 1750, aged 15 days. (This stone is in the line between Sec- tions A and B).
228. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Orcutt, relict to Mr. William Or- cutt, who died October 7th, 1751, in ye 72 year of her age.
229. Here lies the body of Mr. William Orcutt, who died April 10, 1739, in the 75th year of his age.
230. In memory of Mr. Moses Orcutt and his daught" Hannah ; he died Oct" ye 22ª ; she ye 23ª, 1748. He being in ye 35th, year of his age ; and she in her 7th.
231. In memory of Experience Alden, wife of Mr. Oliver Alden, who died Oct. 21, 1818, æt. 75 yrs. and 2 days.
232. In memory of Mr. Oliver Alden died Sept. 29, 1825, in his 86 year.
233. In memory of Cromwell, son of Mr. Oliver and Mrs. Experi- ence Alden ; he died Octbr ye 31st, 1775, in ye 3ª year of his age.
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234. In memory of Oliver, son to Mr. Oliver and Mrs. Experience Alden ; he died Novinh ye 12th, 1775, in ye 7th year of his age.
235. Here lies buried Margaret Johnson, je wife of Major John Johnson, who died Oct' 26th. 1757, in ye 47th year of her age.
236. John, son of Major John Johnson and Margaret, his wife, died October 17th, 1757, in ye 16th year of his age.
237. Mary, widow of Mr. Seth Alden, died Dec 1, IS1. æt. 63. Hush all our sorrows, all our tears be dry; "Tis Christ that calls submission, we obey; She's gone to bless the mansions in the sky, To sing her Savior's praise in endless day.
238. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Seth Alden, Jun ; he died Aug" je 29th, 1775. in ye 34" year of his age.
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.
239. In memory of Betsey, dant to Mr. Seth Alden, Jun., and Mrs. Mary, his wife ; she died Aught ye 8th, 1775, in je 2 year of her age.
240. In memory of Seth, son to Mr. Seth Alden and Mrs. Mary, his wife; he died Aug" je 10th, 1775, in je 7th year of his age.
241. In memory of Mehetable, daut to Mr. Seth Alden, Jun' and Mrs. Mary, his wife, who died Aug. 1" 11th, 1775, in ye 5th year of her age.
242. Here lies Mr. James Perkins, who died April 11th, 1795, in the 76th year of his age.
243. Martin, son of Mr. Solomon and Betsey Hayward. died Jan. $ 1817, at. 14 mos.
244. W'm. Henry, son of Mr. Solomon Hayward, died March 13. IS20, at. 4 mos.
245. An infant son of Mr. Solomon Hayward, died March 4. 1821. art. 20 days.
246. In memory of Miss Sophia Kinsly, who died Febr' 28, ISoo. aged 56 years.
My friends, attend God's sudden call,
Here is a warning to you all.
In memory of Mrs. Sophia Kinsley, who died July 5, 1811,
2.47. et. So.
Death is a debt to nature due. Which I have paid and so must you.
245. In memory of Mr. Edward Mitchell, died Nov. 13, 1824, in his 58 year.
'49. In memory of Nathan, son of Mr. Caleb and Mrs. Bethia Bas- sett, who died July roth. 1796, aged 2 years, S months and 24 days.
250. Here lies Mrs. Sarah, wife of Mr. Hezekiah Hall, who died Feb. 18, ISoo, aged 44.
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251. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Betty Conant, wife of Mr. Lot Conant, who died June ye 19th, A. D. 1778, in ye 51st year of her age.
Depart my friends, Wipe off your tears ; Here I must lie Till Christ appears.
252. The daught. of Shubael Lovell and Bethia, his wife, born March 34, 1811.
253. Levi Hooper, son of Mr. Levi Hooper, of Walpole, died July 16th, 1790, in his 20th year.
How strange my God who reigns on high,
That I should come so far to die;
And leave my friends where I was bread,
To lay my bones with strangers' dead. But hark !
Methinks I hear a voice to say,
Make haste, my son, and come away;
Don't hissitate upon God's decree,
To ns unknown which was to be.
254. In memory of Mr. James Hooper, who died June 30th, 1784, in the 77th year of his age.
255. In memory of Mrs. Mary, ye wife of Mr. James Hooper, who died Dec" 28th, 1757, in the 42ª year of her age.
256. In memory of a son of Mr. James Hooper and Susanna. his wife, who was born and died March 10th, 1781.
257. Here lies James, son of Mr. James and Mrs. Susanna Hooper ; he died March 27th, 1789, aged 10 months.
258. Here lies Eunice, daughter of Mr. James and Mrs. Susanna Hooper, who died June 29th, 1795, in her 17th year.
Parnel, daught. of Lt. James Hooper, died Sept. 27, 1825, 259. æt. 39. 260. In memory of Lt. James Hooper, died Oct. 31, 1828, at. 82.
My living friends, when this you see, Stop here and think, O, think of me ; All earthly things I leave behind, The joys of heaven in hopes to find.
(Stone broken and prostrate.)
261. Susanna, wife of James Hooper, died Mar. 9, 1833, at. $3.
Farewell my earthly friends below ; Tho' all so kind and dear to me, My Jesus calls and I must go.
262. Moses, ye son of Mr. Moses Orcut, died June ye 7th, 1740, aged 7 years.
263. In memory of Lucy A. Sprague, wife of Benjamin Sprague, who died Sept. 20th, 1827, aged 35.
"She is not here, She is risen;"
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264. Mrs. Priscilla Sprague, died Jan. 20, 1820, at. 53, wife of Ben- jamin Sprague, who died from home Jan. 15, 1806, at. 39.
Sad sickness, undermining slow, And death, hard unrelenting foe ! From our fond hopes did cruel rend
The tenderest mother and the sweetest friend.
Ah! fled forever from my view; Thou mother of my soul, adieu;
Our hope is now to meet above, Where pain shall cease and all is love.
265. Hannah Holden, daug' to Doct' William and. Mrs. Hannah Holden ; she died March J.6 14th, 1738, aged 3 years, 3 months, and 4 days.
266. Here lies buried Mr. Jonathan Butterfield, who died March 19, 1769, in ye 75th year of his age.
While yet alive his virtues shin'd ; A gen'rous heart, a pious mind ; His soul, we trust, is now above, Where all is peace, where all is love.
267. In memory of Mrs. Rachel, wife of Mr. Jonathan Butterfield, who died May 22, 1779, in ye 82ª year of her age.
268. Susan H., daught. of' Zephaniah and Azubah Caswell, died Dec. 16, 1829, at. 15 yrs.
269. Zephaniah Caswell, Jr., who died Sept. 16, 1834, aged 30 years.
270. In memory of Maria Antoinette, wife of Winslow Caswell, died March 14, 1837, aged 22 years.
271, In memory of Winslow Caswell, died April 26, 1837, aged 28 years.
272. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Elijah Storrs, who died March 23. 1839, at. 89.
273. No inscription.
27.4. In memory of Charles, son of Newell and Susanna Withing- ton, who died Nov. 24, 1830, in the 9th year of his age.
275. In memory of Patty Storrs, daug' of Mr. Elijah Stors and Mrs. Susanna, his wife ; she died March 31, 1796, in her 11th year.
276. In memory of Polly Storrs, daug' of Mr. Elijah Storrs and Mrs. Susanna, his wife ; she died April 10, 1796, in her 6 year.
In memory of Elijah, Je orly son of Mr. Elijah Storrs and Mrs. Susanna, his wife ; he died April 9, 1796, in his 4 year.
277. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Elijah Storrs, who died Oct. 27, 1813, att. 58.
278. Zilpha, wife of Noah Whitman, who died Oct. IS, 1832, at. 75. 279. In memory of Noah Whitman, who died 24 May. 1823, at. 79.
280. In memory of Mirs. Sarah, wife of Mir. Noah Whitman, who died April 13, 1778, in the 25th year of her age.
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281. Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Nathan Hayward, died Nov. 23, 1811, in her 83ª year.
282. Here lies buried Mr. Nathaniel Hayward, who died February 23ª, 1755, in ye 65th year of his age.
283. Miss Dorcas Hayward ye daughter of Mr. Nath1 Hayward and Mary, his wife, was born January 30th, 1727, died June 12th, 1756.
284. Mr. Isaac Swift, died 22 Nov, 1811, in his 92 year.
285. Here lies Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Isaac Swift ; she died May 23ª, 1795, in her 81st year.
Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarms;
'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms.
286. In memory of Mr. Solomon Ames, who deceasd July ye 14th, 1745, in ye 37th year of his age. Memento Mori. (Stone broken and prostrate).
Memento Mori.
287. In memory of Mr. Solomon Ames, who died Feb. 24, 1814, aged 72 years.
Though greedy worms devour my skin,
And gnaw my wasting flesh;
When God shall build my bones again,
He'll clothe them all afresh.
288. Eunice, widow of Mr. Solomon Ames, died Oct. 12, 1833, æt. 92.
289. Mrs. Rachel, wife of Mr. William Swift, died Ap. 9, 1827, æt. 62.
290. In memory of William Swift, who died May 14, 1839, æt. 86. Lo, here I lie in this soft bed of dust, Waiting the ressurection of the just.
291. In memory of Daniel, son of Mr. Daniel Mitchell and Mrs. Eunice, his wife, who died April 16th, 1805, in his 7th year. (Stone broken and prostrate).
292. Freeman W., son of Winslow and Maria A. Caswell, died April 14, 1837, aged 9 weeks.
293. Sacred to the memory of Melinda, wife of Oliver Alden, who died May 3, 1838, aged 45 years.
294. In memory.of Miss Hannah Conant, eighth daughter of Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Hannah Conant, who died Oct. 318℃, 1791, in ye 15 year of her age.
Fair was the flower, and soft the vernal sky ;
Elate with hope, we deem'd no tempest nigh; When lo! a whirlwind's instantaneous gust, Laid all its beauties withering in the dust.
295. Lucius, son of Philander and Lavina Dean, died Dec. 13, 1832, æt. 7 days.
He is now secure from evil, and safe in heaven.
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296. George W., son of Sihon and Susanna Swift, died April 12, 1825, æt. 6 yrs., 9 mos.
Closed is the eve of youthful mirth; A parent's fondest hopes are fled ; Scarce done rejoicing at his birth, 'Ere we must place him with the dead.
297. £ Here lies Howe, son of Mr. Solomon Packard ; he died March 11th, 1802, in his 11th year.
298. Here lies the body of Mrs. Sarah Hayward, who died May 14, 1738, in the 47 year of her age.
299. Here lies buried Mr. Josiah Hayward, who died February 4, 1764, in ye 76th year of his age.
300. Mary Hayward, daugt' of Mr. Josih Hayward, Jun., and Mary, his wife, was born Now' ye 13th, 1742, deceasd August ye 29th, !747.
301. Josiah Hayward, son to Mr. Josiah Hayward. Jun', and Mary, his wife, was born July 20th, 1744, deceas"1 October ye 1st, 1745.
302. Hephzibah, daught' of Mr. Josiah Hayward, Jun', and Mary, his wife, born April ye 24th, and died Nov. ye 27, 1748.
303. Lemuel Hayward, son of Mr. Josh Hayward, Ju., and Mary, his wife, was born May ye 17th, 1746, deceasd Sept' ye 34, 1747.
304. Adam, ye son of Nathan Hayward and Susanna, his wife, born Oct. 11, 1749, died May 7, 1750.
Here Adam lies the grave within,
For our first father Adam's sin ;
His spirit gone, we hope and trust,
Is now att rest among the just; With Christ to live where angels dwell, Who never sin'd as Adamn fell.
305. Cephas, son of Nathan Hayward and Susanna, his wife, born August roth, 1754, died March 1", 1756,
306. Here lies buried Sarah Hayward, ye daug' of Nathan Hay- ward and Susanna, his wife, who was born Oct 24, 1759, died Aug. 27, 1760.
307. Here lies buried Eunice, daughter of Nathan Hayward and Susanna, his wife, who was born October 25, 1761, died Sept. 23. 1762. 308. Betsey, daught. of Mr. Nathan and Susanna Hayward, died Sept. 25, 1775, in her 9 year.
309. Mrs. Abigail, wife of Esq. Beza Hayward, died 24 Dec., 1800, in her 46 year.
310. Mr. Nathan Hayward, died 29 June, 1794, in his 75 year.
311. John Alden. son of Esq. Beza Hayward, died Dec' 1796, in his 9 year.
312. No inscription.
313. In memory of Mrs. Bethia Washburn, the wife of Lieut. John Washburn, who died February 21", 1770, in ye 61" year of her age.
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314. In memory of Lieut. John Washburn ; he died June 3, 1797, in the 86th year of his age.
315. In memory of Thomas Washburn, who died Dec. 2ª, 1824, aged 86 yrs.
316. In memory of Sarah Washburn, who died April 15, 1836, aged 96 yrs. and 10 mos.
317. In memory of Miss Sylvia Mehurin, who died Dec. 23, 1841, aged 87 years.
318. Mary, daughter of Mr. Nathan Mitchell and Ann, his wife, born August 234, 1760, died October 10, 1768.
319. In memory of Mr. Cary Mitchell, who died Aug. 4, 1821, at. 57.
320. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Anne Mitchell, wife of Hon. Nathan Mitchell, who died Jan. 20, 1819, in the 91st year of her age.
321. Beneath are deposited the remains of the Honble Nathan Mitch- ell, Esq., in whom prudence and economy, benevolence and piety were happily and conspicuously united ; whose open disposition procured him confidence and esteem in private life, while his patriotism, integ- rity, and strong natural abilities repeatedly advanced him, by the suf- frages of a virtuous people, to a seat in government ; who in various capacities served his town and country with fidelity and honour ; and through life sustained the character of a devout, exemplary christian, ar obliging neighbor, a kind husband, and tender parent. He died with small-pox, 2 March, 1789, in the 60th year of his age, beloved and lamented. His widow and children, to record their gratitude and the virtues of the deceased, have erected this monument. (A slate slab, six by three feet, on hammered granite blocks).
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