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EPITAPHS.
-RANGE I .-
COBB. i, 1. Jonathan Holmes Cobb. Born July 8, 1799. Died March 12, 1882. Register of Probate Court from 1833 to 1879. Town Clerk from 1845 to 1875. Sophia Doggett, wife of Jonathan H. Cobb, born May 23, 1805, died January 13, 1878, aged 72 years, 7 months, and 21 days.
FAIRBANKS. i, 2. In memory of Mr. Ebenezer Fairbanks, who died Nov. 21, 1832. Aet. 75.
Friends nor physicians could not save, Nor can the grave confine it here,
This mortal body from the grave; When Christ doth call it to appear.
FAIRRANKS. i, 3. In memory of Mary, wife of Ebenezer Fairbanks, who died Jan. 7, 1843. Aet. 87. Erected by her children.
Thoughi thou hast left us, mother, each kind deed, And word, and thought of thine, shall with us live, And though our hearts at thy departure bleed, These to our souls a bright example give: Like the ripe sheaf, when harvest time has come, Mature in goodness, God has brought thee home.
FAIRBANKS. i, 4. Prudence Fairbanks died Mar. 26, 1871, aged 89 years.
FAIRBANKS. i, 5. In memory of Mrs. Prudence Fairbank, wife of Mr. Ebenezer Fairbank, who died Nov. 11th, 1815, aged 78.
GAY. i, 6. Sacred to the memory of Miss Mary Gay, who died April 20th, 1813. Aged 81.
MESSENGER. i, 7. In memory of Mrs. Olive, wife of Mr. Jason Messenger, who died Nov. 5, 1837. Aet. 57.
Her spirit is with God, and this its plea: My Savior lives, my Savior died for me.
MESSENGER. i, 8. In memory of Henry, son of Mr. Jason and Mrs. Olive Messenger, who died Oct. 8, 1827, Aet. 17 yrs. and 6 mo.
Smitten friends are angels sent on errands full of love; For us they languish and for us they die :
And shall they languish, shall they die in vain ?
NICHOLSON. i, 9. Maria Nicholson died Jan. 10, 1859, aged 65 years. Elizabeth R. Nicholson, born March 10, 1800, died June 1, 1878. Daughters of Commodore Samuel Nicholson, United States Navy.
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- -. RANGE II .- -
ARBONNE. ii, 1. In memory of Charlotte Arbonne, (only daughr of Mr. Anthony Arbonne, merct of Boston, decd) who died May 13, 1809. Aet. 23.
My mother dear, do not lament, but know
God orders thee to stay and me to go. Now learn with patience meekly to submit
To whatsoe'er God's wisdom judges best.
To say with humble Job, the Lord thinks fit:
Giving or taking, let his Name be blest.
FAIRBANKS. ii, 2. In memory of Mr. Eben' Fairbanks, who died Feb. 12th, 1812. Aged 79 years.
DEWIN. ii, 3. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Margaret Dewin, who died Decr 12th, 1811. Aged 84.
GAY. ii, 4. In memory of Mr. Josiah Gay who died Sep. 14, 1804. Aet. 84.
GAY. ii, 5. In memory of Mr. Moses Gay who died May 234, 1804. Aet. 64. GAY. ii, 6. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Sarah Gay, Relict of Mr. Eben- ezer Gay, who died Feb. 21, 1843. Aet. 89 years.
GAY. ii, 7. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Ebenezer Gay, who died Feb. 23, 1824. Aet. 78.
GAY. ii, S. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Gay, wife of Capt. Daniel Gay, who died June S, 1808. Aet. 94.
GAY. ii, 9. In memory of Capt. Daniel Gay, who died Feb. 24, 1798. Aged 84 years.
GAY. ii, 10. In memory of Mr. Daniel Gay, who died 13 April, A. D. 1801. Aged 63 years.
MESSENGER. ii, 11. John, son of Mr. Jason and Mrs. Olive Messenger, died July 25, 1812. Aet. 5.
While with the spirits of the just My Savior I adore. I smile upon my sleeping dust, That now can weep no more.
MESSENGER. ii, 12. Newton, son of Mr. Jason and Mrs. Olive Messenger, died Feb. Sth, 1805. Aged 4 months.
Stop daring Cavilist! t'is God who calls His favorites from the sick'ning ills of life.
His hand but lightly on the infant falls,
And cuts it off from sorrow, toil and strife.
WHITING. ii, 13. Polly Whiting. daur. of Mr. Hezekiah and Mrs. Mary Whiting, died Sept. 224, 1796. Aged 2 yrs. and 24 days.
WHITING. ii, 14. In memory of Dea. Joseph Whiting, who died Nov. 19th, 1806. Aged 77 years.
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. The corruptible must put on incor- ruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
WHITING. ii, 15. In memory of Mrs. Mary, the wife of Dea. Joseph Whit- ing, who died April 10th, 1811. Let. 83.
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The days of our years are three score years and ten, and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
SMITH. ii, 16. In memory of Mrs. Rapsima G. wife of Mr. Whiting Smith, who died March 4, 1840. Aet. 20. Here.reposeth beneath this sacred stone, the affectionate wife and Mother, the loving Daughter and Friend.
FALES. ii, 17. Nathaniel Fales died Sept. 26, 1854. Aet. 74 yrs. 6 mos. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Rebecca, wife of Nath' Fales, died Sept. 7, 1862. Aet. S1 yrs. 4 mos.
LEWIS. ii, 18. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Paul Lewis, who died Jan. 30, 1834. Aet. 74.
LEWIS. ii, 19, In memory of Mrs. Eunice Lewis, wife of Mr. Paul Lewis, died May 10, 1828. Aet. 67 yrs. A friend in need, a friend in deed-to all in distress lies here at quiet rest.
LEWIS. ii, 20. In memory of Mr. Asa Lewis, son of Mr. Paul and Mrs. Eunice Lewis, who died Jan'y 23, 1808, in his 25th year.
I've paid the debt that all must pay, Tho' cruel Death has conquered me Tho awful to my view; The victory is but small,
On frightful rocks where waters poured, For I shall rise and live again,
And broken buildings flew. And Death himself shall fall.
LEWIS. ii, 21. In memory of Capt. Samuel Lewis who died July 23, 1854, aged 66 years.
Anna, wife of Capt. Samuel Lewis died Aug. 9, 1869. Aet. 77 years.
HAPGOOD. ii, 22. Catherine A. died Oct. 27, 1834. Aet. 17. Henry M. Nov. -, 1844. Aet. 30. Lucy Ann, Dec. 5, 1845. Aet. 26. Adeline R., Dec. 9, 1846. Aet. 34. Catherine Conant died Apr. 5, 1859. Aet. 73. Wife and children of Henry Hapgood.
Henry Hapgood died Oct. 20, 1861. Aet. 74.
. DOWSE, SHAW. ii, 23. (South side.) In memory of Edward Dowse, Sarah Dowse, Samuel Shaw, and Hannah Shaw.
(East side.) Here rest the Remains of Edward Dowse, A Representative of this District in the Congress of the United States. His Philanthropy was universal, His Benevolence active and unostentatious. By assiduous and learned Research his Faith was established in the Gospel of Christ, and his life was a bright example of its power. He died on the 3d of September, 1828, in the 72 year of his age.
(West side.) Samuel Shaw was born in Boston on the 24 of September 1754. He served his country as an officer in the American Army during the war of the Revolution. After the Peace of 1783, being the first Consul of the United States in China, he had a leading influence in establishing important Commer- cial relations between these nations. A Soldier without Fear: A Merchant without Reproach: he combined a chivalric spirit with a highly cultivated Mind. He died at sea and was buried in the Indian Ocean on the 30th of May, 1793.
(North side.) Sarah Dowse, the widow of Edward Dowse, died on the 31 of July, 1830, aged $3. Hannah Shaw, the widow of Samuel Shaw, died on the 24th
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of January, 1833, aged 77. They were Twin Sisters, and daughters of William Phillips of Boston. Pious and charitable, they were united through life by Nature, Fortune and' Affection, and they here rest together.
[Note .- Near the Dowse monument is a nameless tomb which contains the bodies of Josiah Smith and his son Thomas, and probably other members of their families.]
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WHITING. iii, 1. In memory of Mrs. Esther Whiting, the wife of Mr. Stephen Whiting, died Dec. 231, 1790, aged 57 years.
It was, I lived, but now my day My spirit's gone: it lives; but where,
To dust is mouldering fast away Ask not; Repent; for death prepare.
BAKER. iii, 2. In memory of the widow Elizabeth Baker who died 4th Feb. 1803, aged 95 years.
FAIRBANKS. iii, 3. Sacred to the memory of Jason Fairbanks, who departed this life 10th Sept. 1801. Aged 21 years.
FAIRBANKS. iii, 4. In memory of Mr. Calvin Fairbanks who died 23 Nov. 1800. Aet. 22 years.
Depart my friends wipe off all tears, Here I must lye till Christ appears.
BATES. iii, 5. In memory of Mr. Samuel Bates who died 21 Aug. 1800, aged 43 years.
GUILD. iii, 6. In memory of Mrs. Miriam, wife of Joseph Guild, Esq. who died Sept. 27, 1831. Aet. 93.
GUILD. iii, 7. In memory of Joseph Guild, Esq. who died Dec. 28th 1704, aged 60 years.
Draw near, my friends, and think on me, Now I lie mouldering in the dust, I once was in this world like thee; In hope to rise among the just.
GUILD. iii, 8. In memory of Mrs. Catherine Guild, the wife of Mr. Reuben Guild, who died Sept. Sth 1795, aged 25 years.
In youth I've walked the way to death, By me, my mates, a warning take, Obey'd my God who gave me breath; Prepare for death before's too late.
MASON .. iii, 9. In memory of Abigail Mason, the wife of Mr. Thaddeus Mason, who departed this life July 29th 1796, aged 28 years.
She died in Jesus and is bless'd, How soft her slumbers are! Front sufferings and from sins released,
And free from ev'ry snare.
FULLER. iii, 10. In memory of Miss Judith Fuller, died Feb. Sth 1815. Aged 82 years.
WHITEEN. iii, 11. In memory of Mr. Aaron Whiteen, who died Octr 18th, 1792. Aged 42 years, 7 months, and 12 days.
HUMPHREY. iii, 12. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Humphrey, the wife of Jonas Humphrey, who died Feb. 24th 1704. Aged 65 years.
FALIES. iii, 13. In memory of Capt. David Falies, who died Jan 234 1793. Aet. 91.
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Also Mrs. Mary Falies, the wife of Capt. David Falies, who died Dec. 24th 1793, Aet. 78.
SMIITII. iii, 14. To the memory of Mr. John Smith, a native of England, who died 27 Jan. 1801, aged 43 years.
Also Thomas Smith, son of Mr. John and Mrs. Grace Smith, died 1 Feb. 1799, aged four years.
Reader seek not his merits to disclose, Or draw his frailties from their dread abode, There they alike in trembling hope repose, The bosom of his father and his God.
SMITHI. iii, 15. In memory of Mrs. Grace Smith, (widow of Mr. John Smith, both natives of England,) who died Nov. 20, 1825. ZE. 60. And also of Benjamin Franklin Smith, (their son) who died Oct. 17, 1812. JE. 16.
WHITING. iii, 16. In memory of Mr. Samuel Whiting, who died Jan. 18th, 1808, in the 81 year of his age.
-RANGE IV .-
KEITH. iv, 1. In memory of Miss Chloe Keith of Dudley, Daugh'r of Capt. David and Mrs. Ruth Keith. Died June 17th 1780 in ye 14th year of her age. (Headstone removed since 1869, but the footstone still remains.)
LUCE. iv. 2. Charley A. Luce died May 31 1876. Age 1 year 6 m. 9 d.
FAIRBANKS. iv, 3. Calvin, only son of Joshua and Clarissa Fairbanks, died Feb. 13, 1837, Aet. 12 years,
Behold and see as you pass by, As I am now, so you must be.
As you are now, so once was I. Prepare for death and follow me.
FAIRBANKS. iv, 4. In memory of Calvin Fairbanks, son of Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Clarissa Fairbanks, who died Sept. 18th 1820. Aged 1 year and 1 month.
No more the smiling babe is seen, Behold the gaping tomb! The tender plant so fresh and green Has met its final doom.
DRAPER. iv, 5. In memory of Mrs. Lydia Draper, wife of Mr. William Draper, who died Jan. 25, 1790: in the 34th year of her age.
Time was like you I life possest And Time shall be when you must rest.
MASON. iv, 6. Mason. Abigail obt. July 29, 1796 Aet. 28. Anne, obt. June 26, 1828 Aet. 58. Thaddeus, obt. Feb. 13, 1832, aet. 70. John obt. May 18, 1836 aet. 26. Thaddeus Harris, obt. in Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 11, 1843. Aet. 36.
FARRINGTON. iv, 7. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Farrington, wife of Eben- ezer Farrington, who died July 21, 1788, Aet. 52.
FARRINGTON. iv, S. In memory of Mr. Abner Farrington, son of Mr. Ebenezer and Mrs. Hannah Farrington, who died Nov. 14, 1789. Aet. 34.
FARRINGTON. iv. 9, Sacred to the memory of Mr. Ebenezer Farrington. who departed this life Oct. 25º 1810, in his 76th year.
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Death is a welcome messenger to the good man.
Though here his mouldering body lies, The wintry storms of life are past,
His spirit dwells above the skies; And heaven shall be his home at last.
FARRINGTON. iv, 10. Ebenezer Farrington died Apr. 10, 1848, aged 88 years. Elizabeth, his wife, died Feb. 1857 aged 90 years.
FARRINGTON. iv. 11. [Stone broken; this remains]: arrington, who died Sept. 19, 1805. Aet. 43.
-RANGE V. -
NICHOLS. V, 1. In memory of Lieut. Abel Nichols, of Danvers, who died Sept 12th, 1778, in the 36th year of his age.
STEVENS. V, 2. In memory of James Stevens who died Decr 20th 1786, in the 33d year of his age.
STEVENS. V, 3. In memory of Mr. William Stevens who died Octr 5, 1777, in the 77th year of his age.
He was a good citizen, and an honest man.
STEVENS. V, 4. In memory of the Widow Maryan Stevens who died June 21st 1794 in the 84th year of her age.
Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord.
FARRINGTON. V, 5. In memory Miss Mehitable Farrington who died Nov. 4th 1803 aged 22 years.
DRAPER. V, 6. In memory of Ebenezer Draper, son of Mr. William and Mrs. Lydia Draper, died Febry 20, 1788 aged 1 year, 9 months, 14 days.
PARKER. V, 7. Catharine Parker, dau'r of Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Cath- arine Parker, died 224 Sept. 1800 aged 14 months and 27 days.
Her life was short, but pleasant.
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.
PARKER. V, S. Alexander A. Parker son of Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Cath- arine Parker died Dec. 27, 1804. Aged 3 years.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
WHITING. V, 9. In memory of Mr. Nath' Whiting, died Sept. 2, 1821. Aged 69 years.
WHITING. V. 10. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Nathaniel Whiting who died Nov. 15, 1841. Aet. S6.
WHITING. V, 11. In memory of Miss Elizabeth Whiting, Daugh. of Mr. Nath' and Mrs. Elizth Whiting, died Nov. 10, 1817, aged 25 yrs.
WHITTING. V, 12. Abigail Whiting died Oct. 7, 1867. Aet. 73.
WHITING. V, 13. In memory of Mr. Fisher Whiting who died March 25th 1797, aged 40 years.
RICHARDS. V. 14. Sally Richards, daur of Mr. Reuben and Mrs. Sarah Richards, died Nov. 5th, 1795, aged 5 years.
WILLIAMS. V, 15. Here lies the body of Mr. Ebenezer Williams, Preacher of the gospel (son to Co' Eben' Williams of Pomfret and Jerusha his wife) who died May ye 28, 1777, in ye 231 year of his age.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
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FISHER. V, 16. In memory of Miss Rebecca Fisher who died 29 July, 1797, in the 24 year of her age.
Here when fleeting life is ended Look beyond these narrow graves,
Vain distinctions all are blended, Saints are kings, and sinners slaves.
EATON, BALCH. V, 17. Calvin Eaton, obt. Aug. 31, 1809; aged 31. Isaac Eaton, obt. Jan. 16, 1822; aged 75. Isaac Eaton, jr. obt. Sept. 13, 1838, aged 62. Sarah Eaton obt. Feb. 10, 1844, aged 95.
Rev. William Balch, obt. Aug. 31, 1842, aged 67 years.
- -RANGE VI .-
GUILD. vi, 1. In memory of Nath1, son of Mr. John and Mrs. Rebecca Guild, who died Sept. 23, 1805, aged 1 year.
GUILD, EATON. Vi, 2. Nath1 Guild Died Sept. 23, 1805. Aet. 1 year. Alfred R. Guild, died in Galveston, Texas, Sept. 3, 1837. Aet. 30. Miranda Guild died Mar. 20, 1873. Aet. 74. John Guild Died Dec. 2, 1847. Aet. 75. Rebecca Eaton. wife of John Guild, died Sept. 7, 1849. Aet. 77. Capt. John Eaton died May 14, 1777. Aet. 45. Mrs. Desire Eaton, his wife, died Aug. 3, 1814. Aet. 83.
CURRIEA. vi, 3. Caroline S. Curriea, born Sept. 6, 1822, died Nov. 7, 1883. Ever thoughtful of the comfort of others, a loving mother and faithful friend.
PAUL. vi, 4. In memory of Mr. William Paul, who died Dec. 10, 1791. Aet. 63 years. Also Mrs. Mary Paul, wife of Mr. William Paul, died Nov. 18th 1791. Aet. 59 years.
Come living friends see where we lie, But to prepare for death and He'v'n.
Remember you are born to die: Is all for which the longest life is given.
CAIN. vi, 5. John P. Cain died December 9, 1827, aged 87 years. John E. M. Cain, son of John P. and Elizabeth Cain, died July S, 1847, aged 26 years. Mrs. Elizabeth Cain died Mar. 19, 1857, aged 72 years.
I know that my Redeemer liveth.
THOMPSON. vi, 6. In memory of Mrs. Catherine Thompson, a native of Chester, Nova Scotia, who died at Needham, Feb. 1, 1855. Aet. 23.
In the same grave rests her son Norman, who died at Boston Feb. 24, 1849. There is rest in heaven.
LEWIS. vi, 7. In memy of Mrs. Abigail Lewis, (wife of Mr. John Lewis,) She died May ye 6th 1777. Aged 60 years.
LEWIS. vi, S. Near this place are deposited the remains of Mr. Joseph Lewis, who died June 9, 1804, aged 66 years.
Here lies entombed beneath this mossy sod
An honest man, "the noblest work of God,"
In whom those beauties of a noble mind,
Faith and good works were happily combined: A friend and comfort to the sick and poor,
Want never knocked unheeded at his door: A tender husband, father, brother, friend, HIe crowned his virtues with a pious end.
LEWIS. Vi, 9. To the memory of Mrs. Molly Lewis, relict of the late Mr. Joseph Lewis, who died Oct. 2, 1816, aged 75 years.
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In life how peaceful moved this happy pair,
How blessed in death released from mortal care.
Ye angels o'er their dust your vigils keep.
Calm be their slumbers undisturbed their sleep. And ye who tread in solemn silence near
Repress the sigh, restrain the swelling tear.
No more to wound, shall earthly sorrows fly, Eternal bliss awaits them in the sky.
LEWIS. vi, 10. Sacred to the memory of Miss Sally Lewis, dau. of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Sally Lewis, who departed this life 13 July, 1797, aged 16 years.
Nature with copious grief laments the dead, A mothers tears bedew the verdant sod!
On outstretch'd wings her cherished hopes are fled, But sorrow points to a Redeeming God.
HAMMER. Vi, 11. Wm P. Hammer died Jan. 18th 1887, aged four years and three months.
LIEBOLD. vi, 12. Our Father, George J. Liebold died Feb. 20, 1880, aged 49 years 1 month 6 days.
LIEBOLD. Vi, 13. Our Mother, Caroline Liebold died June 5, 1SS2, aged 40 years, 10 months, 27 days.
MASON. vi, 14. In memory of Miss Rhoda Mason, Daugr of Mr. William and Mrs. Hannah Mason, who died Feby 1st, 1781, in the 21st year of her age.
Cheerful I go at Jesus call Come welcome Death she meekly cry'd
To be with Christ is best of all: Breathed out her patient soul and dy'd.
RICHARDS. Vi, 15. Samuel Richards born Mar. 16, 1756, died Dec. 22, 1822. Phebe Willard, wife of Samuel Richards, born April 8, 1758, died June 8, 1782. Olive Mason, wife of Samuel Richards, born Dec. 21, 1758, died Jany. 20. 1837.
Children of Samuel and Olive Richards:
Hannah Richards, born Sept. 1, 1785, died July 12. 1807. Roxana Richards, born Apr. 16, 1796, died Jan. 15, 1813. Seth Richards, born June 10, 1798, died June 2, 1819. . Betsey Richards, born Sept. 2, 1794, died Oct. 12, 1821. Danford Richards, born May 4, 1803, died Mar. 17, 1847. Mason Richards, born May 28, 1789, died Feb. 14, 1866. Eliza Richards, born Oct. 7. 1790, died Feb. 18, 1880.
Roxana L. Richards, daughter of Mason and Eliza Richards, born Dec. 6, 1814, died Sept. 18, 1876.
WHITING. vi, 16. In memory of Mr. Isaac Whiting who died July ye 18th, 1785. Ae. 63 .. In memory of Mrs. Rebecca Whiting, relict of Mr. Isaac Whit- ing, who died April ye 13th, 1787. Le. 65.
DEXTER. vi, 17. [1 tomb, over which is a marble slab containing the fol- lowing texts of Scripture:] This corruptible must put on incorruption .-- 1 Cor. Xv, 53. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, hath abolished death and brought life and im- mortality to light .- 2 Tim. 1: 10. I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live .- John xi: 25. Behold Ile is coming in the clouds, and every eye shall see Ilim .- Rev. i: 7. When Christ our life shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory .-; Col. iii: 4. Where is thy sting. O Death? Where is thy victory, O Grave? Thanks to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ .- (. 1 Cor. xv: 55, 57.
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FISHER. vi, 18. In memory of Mr. Josiah Fisher, who died Dec. 19, 1812. Aet. 67.
With patience to the last he did submit.
And murmur'd not at what the Lord tho't fit.
He with a Christian courage did resign, His soul to God at his appointed time.
FISHER Vi, 19. In memory of Mr. Josiah Fisher Jun' who died Aug. 10, 1794, in the 231 year of his age.
My dear young friends come near and see
A friend of yours I used to be.
O make your peace with God above, The fountain of Eternal love.
PAUL. vi, 20. In memory of Mr. Ebenezer Paul, who died Octr 2, 1804, in the 22d year of his age.
PAUL. vi, 21. Samuel Paul died March 1, 1775. Aet. 87. Abigail, wife of Samuel Paul, died Sept. 19, 1781. Aet. 83. Ebenezer Paul, died Aug. 20, 1803. Aet. 65. Abigail, wife of Ebenezer Paul, died Jan. 5, 1804. Aet. 55. Isaac Paul, died April 4, 1852. Aet. 77. Lydia, wife of Isaac Paul, died May 5, 1854. Aet. 75.
WHITING. Vi, 22. Catharine, Daughter of Calvin and Elizabeth Whiting, died July 5, 1811. Ae. 15 years.
WHITING. Vi, 23. In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Whiting, wife of Col. Eaton Whiting, who died Jan. 10, 1821. Aet. 27.
WHITING. Vi, 24. Francis, son of Eaton and Olive Whiting, died Nov. 4, 1834. Aged 12 days.
-RANGE VII .----
BAKER. vii, 1. Eliphalet Baker died Nov. 9, 1841. Aet. 76. Anne Eaton, wife of Eliphalet Baker, died Oct .! 30, 1853. Aet. 84. Nathaniel Baker, died July 11, 1800. Aet. 17 mo. Nathaniel Baker, died Nov. 19, 1802. Aet. 15 mo. Children of Eliphalet and Anne Baker.
· FESSENDEN. vii, 2. John Fessenden, born March 13, 1794, died May 11, 1871. Nancy B. Fessenden, his wife, born Oct. 3, 1803, died May 18, 1886. George Fessenden, born July 9, 1833, died Nov. 20, 1856.
EATON. vii, 3. In memory of Capt. John Eaton who died May 14, 1777. Aged 46 years.
EATON. vii, 4. In memory of Mrs. Desire Eaton, wife of Capt. John Eaton, who died August 34, 1814. Aged 83 years.
BAKER, vii, 5. John Baker, sheriff of the county of Norfolk, died Jany. 1, 1843. Aged 63 years. Patty Ellis, wife of John Baker, born Nov. 11, 1790, Died Feb. 14, 1876.
PIERSON. vii, 6. The Rev. Jacob Pierson died in Boston, Aug. 12, 1850. Aet. 66. A presbyter of the Protestant Episcopal Church. This memorial is erected by his clerical brethren.
KINGSBURY. Vii, 7. In memory of Mrs. Mary Kingsbury, who departed this life Aug. 24, 178S. Aged 85 years.
In faith she lived, in dust she lies,
But Faith fore sees the dust shall rise.
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KINGSBURY. vii, S. Here lie the remains of Mr. Joseph Kingsbury. He departed this life Aug. ye 17th 1775, in ye 56 year of his Age.
Death is a debt to Nature due, As I have paid it, so must you.
DAY. vii, 9. In memory of Mrs. Prudence Day, widow of the late Majr Jonathan Day, who died Sept. 4th 1807. Aet. 74.
The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish while they sleep in dust.
KINGSBURY. vii, 10. George Kingsbury died Augt 14th 1775 in ye 3d year of his age. Sarahı Kingsbury died Augt 14, 1775 in ye 5 year of her age.
Children of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Phebe Kingsbury.
BATTLE. vii, 11. Here sleeps in peace the remains of Col. Ebenezer Battle, who made his exit Novr ye 6th, 1776, in ye 46th year of his age.
When Death invades we must obey, Resigne our breath and sleep in clay: The Trump shall sound, all must attend, Make Heaven your aim and Christ your friend.
BAKER. vii, 12. In memory of Mrs. Chloe Baker, the wife of Mr. Nathaniel Baker, who died Dec. 3d 1773 in ye 23d year of her age.
Behold and see as you pass by As I am now, so you must be,
As you be now so once was I. Prepare for death and follow me.
PAUL. vii, 13. Samuel Paul died July S, 1833 aged 49 yrs. Martha, wife of Samuel Paul, died Nov. 1, 1857, aged 67 years. Abby P. wife of Samuel Davis, Died Nov. 30, 1846, aged 29 years. Susan F. Paul died Oct. 12, 1862, aged 1 year 4 months.
DRAPER. vil, 14. Here lie interred the Remains of Major Abijah Draper, who departed this life the first day of May, A. D. 1780 aged 45 years.
Ah! why so soon from us he's fled Laments the widow, orphan, friend; You must not say, too soon he's dead Who stayed to answer life's great end.
WHITING. Vii, 15. In memory of Mr. Joshua Whiting who died Oct. ye 3d 1780, in ye 51st year of his age.
POND. vii, 16. Nathaniel D. Pond, died April 29, 1861. Aet. 35 yrs 7 mos, Flora Maria, wife of N. D. Pond died Oct. 27, 1860. Aet. 40 yrs 2 mnos. Charles Davis, son of N. D. & F. M. Pond, died Jan. 24, 1858. Aet. 3 mos. S days. Mary Elizabeth, Daughter of N. D. & F. M. Pond, Died May 8, 1868, Aet. 15 years.
POND. vii, 17. Elipht Pond, died Jan. 19, 1795. Aet. 91. Elizabeth Pond died Oct. 25, 1789. Aet. 81. Elipht Pond Died July 2, 1813. Aet. 6S. Prudence Pond died May 18, 181S. Aet. 58. Elipht Pond died April 25, 1829. Aet. 35. Henry E. son of Elipht and Ann Pond died June 25, 1822. Aet. 2 years. William A. their son; died Aug. 8, 1835. Aet. 8 years. Julia A., Daughter of Elipht and Ann Pond, died Nov. 20. 1868. Aet. 47 yrs.
There is rest in Heaven.
WHITING. vii, 18. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Whiting, the wife of Mr. Edward Whiting, who died S April, 1798, Aet. 29 ye.
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BAKER. vii, 19. Mary, wife of Daniel Baker, died March 15, 1836. Aet. 81.
BAKER. vii. 20. This humble stone is erected to the memory of Mr. Daniel Baker who was removed from this state of trial and suffering May 7th 1806, in the 54 year of his age.
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