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322. Here lies buried Mrs. Ruth Packard, ye wife of Mr. Edward Packard, who died December 19, 1764, in ye 32ª year of her age.
323. In memory of Ruth, dautr to Mr. Gidem and Mrs. Ruth Wash - burn, died July ye 27th, 1778, in ye 12th year of her age.
324. Here lies Betty, daughter of Mr. Cornelius and Mrs. Lois Washburn ; she died April 1, 1796, in her 16th year.
325. In memory of Mrs. Naby, wife of Mr. Levi Blossom, who died FebTy 1st, 1800, in her 23 year.
326. In memory of Mrs. Louis Washburn, who died Feb. 12, 1825, aged 74 years.
327. In memory of Mr. Cornelius Washburn, died July 18, 1830, aged 77 years.
328. In memory of Huldah Pope, daught. of Mr. Thomas Pope and Mrs. Huldah, his wife, who died Feb. 23, 1794, in ye 12th year of her age.
329. In memory of Icabod Pope, son of Mr. Thomas Pope and Mrs. Huldah, his wife, who died Feb. 28, 1794, in ye VIIth year of his age.
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330. Mr. Henry Holmes, died Nov. 3, 1834, aged 41 years.
331. Martha, daught. of Henry and Bethia Holmes, died Feb. g, 1822, æt. 3 years and 6 mos. Also, Mary, died Feb. 8, 1832, æt. 10 mos.
332. Washington, son of Mr. Jirah Swift and Mrs. Lucy, his wife, died May 4, 1787, aged 8 weeks.
333. Jirah Swift, 1828.
334. In memory of Mrs. Penelope, ye wife of Mr. John Trask, who died Oct 20, 1751, in ye 46th year of her age.
335. Erected in memory of Mrs. Betsey Mitchell, who died Jan. 22, 1834, aged 40 years.
336. In, memory of Betsey, wife of William Mitchell ; she died March 21, 1845, aged 75 years.
337. In memory of William Mitchell, who died March 8, 1852, aged 91 years.
338. Erected in memory of Major Thomas Mitchell, who died April 1, 1776, in ye 50 year of his age.
339. In memory of Keziah, consort of Major Thomas Mitchell ; she died Feb. 25, 1815, æt. 79.
340. Here lies the body of Mrs. Olive, wife of Samuel Shaw, Esq .; she died Oct: 2, 1837, in the faith of the gospel, aged 82 years.
It is sown a natural body ;
It is raised a spiritual body.
341. Here lies the body of Samuel Shaw, Esq. ; he departed this life Dec. 12, 1819, aged 76, in hope of a happy immortality.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
342. Leonard Shaw, the son of Doct. Samuel and Mrs. Olive Shaw, died with the small-pox in the year 1788; eleven months old.
He was a promising child.
343. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Hannah W., wife of Capt. Jos- eph Ames, who died Oct. 31, 1854, @ 72 years.
Beyond this vale of tears There is a life above ;
Unnumbered by the flight of years, And all that life is love.
344. This stone is erected in remembrance of Capt. Joseph Ames, who died suddenly Sept. 9, A. D. 1813, aged 85. He was esteemed by all who knew, and most by those who knew him best.
Heaven gives us friends to bless the present state,
Resumes them to prepare us for the next ;
Lean not on earth ; 'twill pierce thee to the heart, A broken reed at best, but oft a spear,
On its sharp point, peace bleeds, and hope expires.
345. Edward Foster, the adopted son of Mr. Timothy Hayward, died Dec. 27, 1818, æt. 6 yrs.
346. Mary M., dir. of Timothy and Mary Hayward, died April 1, 1821, æt. 6 weeks.
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347. Hannah, daught. of Mr. Timothy Hayward ; she died Sept. th, 1807, æt. 5 days.
348. In memory of Mr. Timothy Hayward; he died Octbr ye 17th, 1788, in ye 57th year of his age.
349. In memory of Mrs. Huldah, wife of Mr. Timothy Hayward, who died Sept. 18th, 1807, in her 33ª year.
350. In memory of Mr. Barnabas Packard, who died Nov. 7th, 1795, in his 26th year.
351. Daniel Hudson, died January 31, 1731, aged 80 years.
352. In memory of Lieut. Daniel Hudson, who died Feb. 7, 1750, in 74th year of his age.
Down to the dead must all descend; The saints of God must die;
Good angels guard thy soul to rest,
With Christ to reign on high.
353. Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary Hudson, who died June 28, 1738, in the 63ª year of her. age.
35.4. Here lies buried Mrs. Sarah Pratt, ye wife of Mr. Benj" Pratt, who died December 20, 1767, in ye 71st year of her age.
355. Here lies buried Mr. Benjamin Pratt, who died July 5, 1762, in ye 69th year of his age.
356. Here lies buried Miss Susanna Pratt, ye daughter of Mr. Benj. Pratt, who died Dec. 17th; 1761, in ye 23ª year of her age.
357. Here lies Mrs. Ann, wife of Mr. Gershom Conant, died Oc. 8th, 1791, in her 82ª year.
358. Here lies Mr. Gershom Conant, died March 14th, 1792, in his 78 year.
359. Here lies Jennet, daughter of Mr. William and Mrs. Betsey Mitchell ; she died Sep. 19, 1800, aged 5 months.
360. Here lies Jane, daug of Mr. William Mitchell ; she died April 29th, 1802, in her 4th month.
361. Here lies William, Jun', son of Mr. William Mitchell ; he died July 3, 1802, in his 7th year.
362. Here lies William, son of Mr. William and Mrs. Betsey Mitch- ell ; he died July 9, 1805, æt. 6 months.
363. Caroline, daugt. of Mr. William and Betsey Mitchell, died Jan. 24, 1808, aged 11 months.
364. Ansel Leonard, 1823.
365. Here lies Deborah, daughter of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Debo- rah Leonard , she died Dec. 25, 1795.
366. Sarah, daught. of Mr. Spencer and Mary Leonard, died Feb. 21, 1822, æt. 15 mos.
Here lies the fairest bud of hope
That e're to fondest hope was given ;
If thou would'st know its perfect state,
Repent, and seek the flower in heaven.
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367. In memory of John Bacon, died April 6, 1820, æt. 62.
Why do we mourn departed friends, Or shake at death's alarms; "Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms.
368. Priscilla, wife of John Bacon, died Dec. 13. 1812, a.t. 47.
369. M. A., 1723.
370. Wate Miller, daughter of Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Wate Holmes, died July 17, 1830, at. 2 years, 3 mos. and 11 days.
We trust she's found the peaceful shore,
( happy babe she'll died no more.
371. William Holmes, died July 18, 1836, aged 40 years.
372. Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Cornelius Holmes and Mrs. Eliza- beth, his wife, died June 29, 1787, aged 3 months and 23 days.
373. Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Dea. Cornelius Holmes, who died June 28, 1836, aged So years.
374. Dea. Cornelius Holmes, died Oct. 17, 1847, aged 92 yrs., 10 mos. and 14 days.
375. Here lies buried Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Ebenezer Hinds, and daughter of Mr. John Keith, who died April 5th, 1750. in je 234 year of her age. having been the mother of four children, and died in the faith of a glorious resurrection.
376. Here lies Mr. Phineas Conant ; he died May 15, 1798, in the 72" year of his age.
377. In memory of Mrs. Joanna, wife of Mr. Phineas Conant ; she (lied Jan. 5th, 1804, in her 77" year.
378. Here lies Jane, daughter of Mr. Peter and Mrs. Jane Conant, who died May 4th. 1796, in her Sth year.
My days were short, my glass is run, And I'm gone to my long home.
379: Memento Mori. In memory of Jacob, son of Mr. Phineas and Mrs. Joanna Conant, who died Oct. je 14", 1778. in the 11th year of his 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.
380. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Martha, daut' of Mr. Phineas and Mrs. Joanna Conant, who died Aug" je 22", 1778, in the 22" year of her age.
Behold my grave as you pass by ; For as you me, so once was I ; Death suddenly took hold on me, And so the case with you may be.
381. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Lot Conant, who died June 1 6th, 1774, in the 85th year of his age.
352. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Deborah. wife of Mr. Lot Conant, who died Sept. Je 26th, 1773, in the 821 year of her age.
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383. Mrs. Rhoda, wife of Mr. Calvin Washburn, died Sept. 8, 1807.
384. In memory of Mr. Calvin Washbuan, who died Dec. 18, 1818,
æt. 73.
385. In memory of Samuel Harden, died Jan. 30, 1823, æt. 56.
Affliction sore long time I bore;
Physicians were in vain,
Till God was pleased to give me ease, And free nie from my pain.
386. In memory of Silence Harden, wife of Samuel Harden, who died Nov. 30, 1816, æt. 46.
That once loved form, now cold and dead,
Each mournful thought employs;
And nature weeps, her comforts fled, And withered all her joys.
387. Mary Jane, daught. of Carver and Jane M. Washburn, died Aug. 6, 1837, æt. 13 mos.
388. In memory of Mr. Benjamin H. Keith, died May 1, 1829, in his 34 year.
389. In memory of Mrs Lucia, wife of Mr. Benjamin H. Keith, died August 25, 1827, aged 34 years.
390. Here lies buried Mr. Joseph Pratt, who died January 13, 1765, in ye 100 year of his age.
391. Here lies buried Mrs Anna Pratt, relict to Mr. Joseph Pratt, who died March 21st, 1766, in ye 92ª year of her age.
392. Memento Mori. In memory of Hannah, daug" of Deac" Seth Pratt, and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died July 25th, 1778, in the 13th year of age.
393. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Nehemiah, son of Deac" Seth Pratt and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died Augst ye 3ª, 1778, in the 2 1st year of his age.
394. Memento Mori. In memory of Miss Sarah, daugt of Deac. Seth Pratt and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died Augst 12th, 1778, in the 16th year of her age.
What tho' concealed from mortal eyes,
Deep in the dust thy body lies;
Death's fatal arrow pierced thy breast,
And sent thee to the grave for rest.
How blest the happy souls above,
Where all is peace and all is love.
395. In memory of Nehemiah Pratt, son of Deacn Seth Pratt and Hannah, his wife, he died Feby ye 18th, 1784, in the 4th year of his age.
396. Here lies Deacon Seth Pratt ; he died Dec. 22ª, 1795, in the 66 year of his age.
Help Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
397. Hannah, widow of Dea. Seth Pratt, died Aug. 26, 1824, æt. 90. Her mind was tranquil and serene ;
No terrors in her looks were seen ;
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Her Savior's smile dispelled the gloom, And smoothed her passage to the tomb.
398. In memory of Capt. Asa Pratt, who died Dec. 15, 1831, æt. 56.
399. In memory of Lydia, relict of Capt. Asa Pratt, who died June 18, 1848, æ 71.
400. Here lies buried Mrs. Deborah Field, ye wife of Mr. John Field who died November 10th, 1757, in ye 60 year of her age.
401. In memory of Enoch, son of Lieut. Nathaniel Pratt and Mrs. Betty, his wife ; he died July ye 18th, A. D. 1788, aged 1 year and 10 months.
Farewell fair lamb, And oh, be hushed my sigh.
402. In memory of a daughter of Lieut. Nathaniel Pratt and Mrs. Betty, his wife, who died April ye 8th, A. D. 1785, aged 4 days.
403. In memory of Martha, widow of Cornelius Pratt ; she died Jan. 10, 1845, in her 86 year.
404. In memory of Lieut. Cornelius Pratt ; he died Sept. 21, 1822, in his 75th year.
405. In memory of Betsey, daugh of Lieut. Cornelius Pratt and Mrs. Martha, his wife ; she died Dec. 26th, 1794, aged 1 year and 6 months.
406. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, widow of Mr. Jonathan Pratt ; he died Dec. 21, 1794, aged 74 years.
407. In memory of Jonathan Pratt, who died March ye 13th, 1775. in ye 55th year of his age.
All young and old that come this way, Remember this, your house of clay ; Acknowledge nature to be just, When you are summoned to the dust.
408. Here lies buried Miss Hannah Pratt, who died Sept. 26th, 1764, in yt 42d year of her age.
409. In memory of Seth, son of Mr. Barnabas Blossom and Mrs. Sarah, his wife ; he died Sept'ye 17th, A. D. 1782, in his 17th month.
"l'is God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave ; He gives, and blessed be his name, He takes but what he gave. 410.
The voice said : Cry all flesh is grass. Isaiah, 40th.
In memory of Mr. Job Pratt, who died Now' ye 6th, A. D. 1786, in the 57th year of his age.
My friends chaw near, and drop a tear, In this dark grave I he ; Ah! think of me when this you see, And be prepared to dic.
411. In memory of Mrs. Lydia Howe, wife of Mr. Azor Howe who died July y 22, A. D. 1790, in ye 23 year of his age.
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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.
412. Caroline L., daughter of Ira and Lucy Conant, died Sept. 12, 1835, aged 3 years, 9 months and 24 days.
So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail, smiling solace of an hour; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die.
413. In memory of Mr. Dand Conant, who died Decem' 25, 1792, in ye 31st year of his age.
Father, I give my spirit up, And trust it in thy hand; Christ's Church on earth I leave in love, To join the heavenly church above.
414. In memory of Phineas Conant, born Jan. 23, 1759, died Jan. 23, 1838, æ 79.
415. Here lies buried Rebeckah Campbell, the wife of Mr. Eben- ezer Campbell, who died September 4th, 1763, in ye 69th year of her age. (Admited to church in Bridgewater, 1732, from Taunton, and was first wife of Ebenezer Campbell-a connection of Rev. Othniel Campbell, a native of Bridgewater; graduate Harvard University 1728 ; ordained in Carver 1734; and died 1778.
416. Lewis Phillips, 1827. (Stone broken and prostrate).
417. In memory of Capt. Simeon Wood, who died Aug. 19th, 1802, in his 62ª year. (Father of the late Rufus Wood, of Boston, a musi- cian, and author of " If ye a Highland Laddie Meet," and other pieces.
Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you.
418. Here lies buried Mrs. Sarah, wife of Capt. Simeon Wood ; she died Oct 8th, 1770 in her 31 year.
419. Here lies buried Mrs. Mary, wife of Capt. Simeon Wood, for- merly wife of Mr. Isaac Keith ; she died May 10, 1777, in her 32 year.
420. Here lies 2 twins of Capt. Simeon Wood ; they died Oct. 3 and ist, 1770, 1 æ 2 days, I still born.
421. Winslow, son of Mr. Rufus Wood ; he died March 15, 1808, in his 2ª year.
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down.
422. Here lies buried Mr. Joseph Samson, son of Mr. William Samson and Joanna, his wife, who died April 10th, 1758, in ye 22 year of his age.
423. Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Simeon and Keziah Mitchell, died Feb. 12, 1830, æt. I year and 10 ms.
424. In memory of Polly, daug. of Mr. Peter and Mrs. Alice Dun- bar, and wife of Mr. Marlborough Conant ; she died Oct. 5, 1796, in her 22ª year.
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425. Alice A., wife of Peter Dunbar, born June 7, 1755, died Feb. 25. 1825, æt. 69.
426. Peter Dunbar, born June 9, 1750, died Sept. 1, 1836, æt. 86.
427. Dea. Ephraim Orcutt, 1831. (aged 87).
428. In memory of Mr. Benjamin Washburn, died Aug. 25, 1740, aged 42 years. Also Mrs. Martha, widow of Mr Benjamin Washburn, died Feb. 15, 1793, aged 96.
429. In memory of Mrs. Desire, wife of Mr. Benjamin Washburn, who died Nov. 15th, 1800, in her 58th year.
430. Here lies Mr. Benjamin Washburn, who died Jan. 5, 1796, in his 6 1st year.
Death is a debt to nature due,
Which I have paid and so must you.
431. Capt. Sears Washburn, born May 19, 1777, died May 14, 1863, " What man is he that liveth,
And shall not see death."
432. In memory of Mrs. Martha, wife of Mr. Oliver Washburn ; she died Feb. 216, 1803, in her 41st year.
433. In memory of Mr. Oliver Washburn, who died Aug. 1, 1818, at. 55.
Our life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh ; The moment when our lives begin,
We all begin to die.
434. Mary, wife of Oliver Washburn, died Aug. 22, 1864, aged 85 years and 5 months.
Dearest mother, thou has left us,
And our loss we deeply feel ;
It is God that hath bereft us, He will all our sorrows heal.
435. In memory of Miss Martha Washburn, who died Sept. 29, 1837, aged 27 years.
'Tis God that lifts our comforts high, And sinks them in the grave ; He gives, and blessed is his name, He takes but what he gives.
436. Here lies Sally, daughter of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Hannah Pope, who died Feb. 5th, 1795, in her roth year.
437. In memory of Mr. Nathan Harden ; he died Nov. 9th, 1800, in his 524 year.
438. In memory of Mrs. Martha, wife of Mr. Jonathan Leonard ; she died Aug. 31", 1804, in her 74 year.
439. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Leonard ; he died Dec. 3d, 1813, in his Soth year. (Father of Jonathan-graduate H. U .- David and Benjamin. All three died January, 1849, over 80 years of age.
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440. Here lyes ye body of Keziah Bennet, who decead April ye 19"", 1745, in ye 20th year of her age.
441. In memory of Mr. Israel Keith, who died May 23ª, 1748, in ye 30 year of his age.
442. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, ye wife of Ens. John Keith, who died March 4, 1766, in the 77th year of her age.
443. In memory of Ens. John Keith, who died June 11th, 1761, in the 73ª year of his age. (Son of Rev. James Keith).
444. In memory of Mr. Jacob Lazell, who died July 25, 1751, in ye 23ª year of his age.
445. Salmon Washburn, born Dec. 7, 1758, died July 3, 1829. (Son of Black Josiah. In St. Clair's defeat, Nov. 4, 1791, his dark com- plexion saved his life).
446. Deborah Washburn, born Dec. 7, 1805, died July 31, 1825.
447. Lucy Washburn, born June 23, 1801, died June 30, 1825.
448. Lewis, son of Mr. Salmon and Mrs. Hannah Washburn ; he died July 23, 1800, in his 3 year.
The power of medicine cannot save
This destined victim from the grave.
449. In memory of Benjamin, son of Mr. Benj" Orcutt and Sarah, his wife, who was born Sept" Ist, 1774, died Augt 21st, 1775.
450. In memory of Mr. Joseph Orcutt, who died March y 25th, 1784, in ye 54th year of his age.
Great God, I own thy sentence just, And feeble nature must decay ; I yield my body to the dust, To mingle with my fellow clay.
451. In memory of Mrs. Deborah, wife of Mr. Joseph Orcutt ; she died Dec. 5, 1805, æt. 73.
452. In memory of the Widow Deliverance Packard, wife of Capt. Abiel Packard, formerly wife of Capt. Joseph Washburn ; she died Dec. 5th, 1790, aged 83.
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.
453. In memory of Capt. Joseph Washburn, who decd Decem" je 12th, 1766, in ye 62ª year of his age. (Owner of furnace on South Brook, and was father of Sylvanus Washburn, who, in 1760, fell from the belfrey, upon the east roof of the meeting house in the South Pre- cinct, slid down the roof, feet foremost, and struck upon boards set slant-ways against the house. Not much injured, except breaking a thigh bone, and fully recovered).
454. Here lies Ezra E. W., son of Mr. Jeremiah Washburn, Jun'; he died Oct. 5, 1804, æt. 3 years.
He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down.
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455. Mr. Jeremiah Washburn, died 5 April, 1810, in his 72 year.
456. Kezia, wife of Jeremiah Washburn, died Nov. 6, 1826, æt. 81.
457. In memory of Abigail Mitchell, who died June 4, 1839, æt. 84. 458. In memory of Mr. William Hudson, who died Decem. 16, 1796, in his 88 year. (Lived near Elbridge Keith's).
459. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Hudson, wife of Mr. William Hudson, who died Augst ye roth, 1789, aged 77 years, 6 months and 6 days.
Old age with all its dismal train,
Invades your golden years; With sighs and groans, and raging pains, And death that never spares.
460. In memory of Ruth, daught' of Mr. Eliab Washburn and Mrs. Anne, his wife ; she died Dec' ye 28th, 1785, in ye 3d year of her age.
461. In memory of Lucy, daught' of Mr. Eliab Washburn and Mrs. Anne, his wife ; she died August ye 8th, 1765, in her 15th month.
462. Erected in memory of Marshal, son of Mr. Eliab Washburn and Mrs. Anne. his wife, was born March ye 15th, 1763, and died with the small-pox, April ye 12th, 1778, in ye 16th year of his age.
463. Josiah Mehurin, 1811.
464. Jonathan, son of Mr. Isaac Keith and Mrs. Abigail, his wife, died Sept. ye 19th, 1775, in ye 4th year of his age.
465. In memory of Mrs, Abthiah Chandler, wife of Mr. Jonathan Chandler, who died May 27th, 1792, in the 86th year of her age.
466. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Chandler, who died Feb. 4, 1775, in ye 76th year of his age. (Lived on the old Crooker place).
467. In memory of Mrs. Abigail Chandler, wife of Mr. Jonathan Chandler, who deced June ye 13th, 1743, in 41st year of her age.
468. Elias Dunbar, died May 16, 1824, aged 51 years.
469. Roxellana, widow of Elias Dunbar, died Nov. 29, 1841, aged 67 years.
470. Here lies buried Capt. Solomon Leonard, who died May 29, 1761, in ye 69th year of his age. (He and his son, Capt. Solomon, both lived fifteen rods east of Wm. S. Alden).
47 1. In memory of Mr. Ezra Edson, died Oct. 4. 1828, æt. 33.
He answer'd not, but gave one look, Then closed his eyes, and gasping shook, And bowed his aching head; My heart was pierced with that last glance, I saw his fading countenance; I wept, but he was dead.
472. Joanna, daught. of Ezra and Eliza Edson, died Apl. 26, 1821, æt. 13 mos.
473. Ephraim F., son of Theophilus and Betsey Wentworth, died 3 April, 1821, æt. 2 years.
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Draw near my friends and take a thought,
How soon the grave will be your lot; Make sure of Christ while life remains, And death will be eternal gain.
474. Memento Mori. In memory of Nehemiah, son of Capt. James and Mrs. Martha Allen, who died Oct. ye 3ª, 1776, in the 14th year of his age.
Behold my grave as you pass by ; For as you are, so once was I; Death suddenly took hold on me, And so the case with you may be.
475. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. James Allen, who died Dec' ye 12th, 1778, in y 75th year of his age.
476. Memento Mortis. In memory of Mr. James Allen, who died Jan'y 18, 1782, in the 23ª year of his age.
477. Memento Mori. This stone is erected to ye memory of Maj" James Allen, who died with ye small-pox Jan. ye 10th, 1789, in ye 54th year of his age. His body lies buried 3 miles south of this. (At Ru- fus Wood's).
Stop, mortals, read now if you please,
See the effect of this disease ; 'Twas Adam gave the wound at first,
So all his sons are doomed to dust ;
But life's restored by God alone,
Flowing through the merits of his son.
478. In memory of Mr. Thomas Perkins, who died Sept. 29th, 1773, in the 52ª year of his age.
When you come here to see my grave,
Consider well and well behave; And keep God's holy Sabbath day, Spend well your time without delay.
479. In memory of Mr. Benjamin Washburn, who died Aug. 3, 1812, in his 94 year.
480. In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Benjamin Washburn ; she died Nov. 28, 1808, in her 84 year.
481. In memory of Mrs. Susanna Washburn, wife of Mr. Benja. Washburn, who deceasd January ye 26th, 1744, in ye 23d year of her age.
482. In memory of Mrs. Mary, the widow of Mr. Elisha Bolton ; she died July ye 30th, A. D. 1786, in ye 78th year of her age.
Come young and old as you pass by, Come view the grave wherein I lie ; Though in my life I want like thee, I was dispised for povertie.
Erected by John Hooper.
483. Here lies the Widow Betty Bolton, wife of Mr. John Bolton, who died Nov. 10, 1801, aged 76 years.
484. In memory of Benjamin Willis, Esq., who died July 13th, 1807, in his 87th year. (He was a deacon and chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas for Plymouth county, and a graduate H. U. 1740.
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485. In memory of Mrs. Sarah, wife of Benjamin Willis, Esq .; she died July 1"1, 1782, in her 59th year.
486. In memory of Mary, dau' of Benjamin Willis, Esq. ; she died March 14, 1781, in her 18th year.
487. Erected to the memory of Lieut. Benjamin Willis, who died March the 8th, A. D. ISog, in the 45th year of his age.
488. Barnabas Horton, 1825.
489. Ephm. Morse, 1815.
490. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth, ye wife of Mr. David Leach, who died June 6th, 1750, in ye 43" year of her age.
491. In memory of Eliza Antoinette, dau. of Mr. Simeon and Mrs. Kezia Wood, who died in Boston, Jan. 19, A. D. 1873. aged 2 years. I mo. and 20 days.
She arose, blossomed and died.
492. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Manassah Tucker, who departed this life Jan. ye 26th, A. D. 1778, in ye 38th year of his age.
Thou shalt our mouldering members teach,
What now onr senses learn ; For dust and ashes loudest preach Man's infinite concern.
493. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Lydia, wife of Mr. Ma- nassah Tucker, who departed this life Oct" y" 7th, A. D. 1776. in ye 25th year of her age.
My friends now stop and read my age, It stands upon this stone ; For you that are upon the stage, Must make this place your home.
494. Here lies Mr. Seth Leonard, who died Aug. 30"", 1775. in his 26th year.
My friends draw near, and drop a tear, In this dark grave I lie ; Ah! think of me when this you sce, And be prepared to die.
495. In memory of Mr. Josiah Leonard, who died December y" 25'", 1760, in ye 51"1 year of his age.
496. In memory of Mrs. Jemima, wife of Mr. Josiah Leonard, who died July y" 3". 1784. in ye 74th year of her age.
497. Phebe, wife of Nehemiah Leonard, died Sept. 19, 1826, aged 56 years.
Friends nor physicians could not save This mortal body From the grave, Nor can the grave confine it here, When Christ commands it to appear.
498. Nehemiah Leonard, died May 19. 1836, aged 66 years.
Dear friends, draw near and chop a tear ; In this cold grave I lie ; When this you see remember me, And be prepared to die.
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OLD GRAVE YARD.
499. Albion Chipman, died Feb. 25, 1840, aged 35 years.
Dearest husband, thou hast left us,
And thy loss I deeply feel ;
But 'tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all my sorrows heal.
500. In memory of Ebenezer, son of Mr. Ebenezer Benson and Mrs. Silence, his wife, who died Nov. ye 19th, 188-, aged - months, - days.
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