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BULLARD. Xvi, 33. Charles Bullard, born August 13, 1794, died July 20, 1871.
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BULLARD. XVI, 34. William Bullard Died March 15, 1803, aged 33 years. Lydia Bullard, widow of William Bullard, Died Nov. 24, 1859. Aged SS years.
WILTING. xvi, 35. In memory of Mrs. Lydia Whiting, widow of Mr. William Whiting, who died Sept. 26, 1802. Aged 57 years.
My flesh must slumber in the groand Till the last trumpets joyful sound Then burst the chains in sweet surprise And in my Savior's image rise.
MASON. XVI, 36. In memory of Mr. John Mason of Sturbridge, who died July 30th, 1803. In the 25th year of his age.
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Stop my friend as you pass by
As you are now so once was I.
As I am now so you must be Prepare for Death & follow me.
WHITING. Xvi, 37. In memory of Mr. William Whiting who died 26 Jan. 1801, in the 60 year of his age.
Friends nor physicians could not save My mortal body from the grave.
Nor can the grave confine it there, When Christ doth call it to appear.
WHITING. Xvi, 38. In memory of two children of Mr Wm & Mrs Lydia Whiting. Viz, Joe died Sept. 15, 1792, Aet. 19. James died July 16, 1793, Aet. 4.
Behold and see, my former mates Pray think of me when this you see
My name's engraved on this plate. You'r not far from eternity.
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STOWELL. Xvii, 1. Joel Stowell died June 3, 1858. Aet. S4 years.
STOWELL. xvii, 2. In memory of Sarah Stowell who died at Boston Dec. 10, 1826, Aet. 46.
DRAKE. xvii, 3. Sarda Drake died July 11, 1828, aged 47: Polly Drake, wife of Sarda Drake, died Nov. 22, 1830, aged 56.
CLARK. xvii, 4. In memory of Mr. Spencer W. Clark who died Feb. 2S 1841. Aet. 63.
SMITH. xvii, 5. Abner Smith died Mar. 29, 1871, aged 84. An honest man's the noblest work of God.
Fanny Smith, Sept. 4, 1784, Jan. 31, 1874. She hath done what she could.
SCHOPF. xvii, 6. Barbara Schopf died in E. Dedham Jan. 11th, 1878. Ae. 51 yrs. 1 mo,
COBHAM. xvii, 7. Here Lyeth ye body of Josiah Cobham aged about 24 years. Died April ye 8, 1701.
LYONS. xvii, 8. In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Jolm Lyons, who died May. 1825, aged 34. Also of his 2' wife, Mrs. Mary J., who died April 11, 1852, aged 67 years.
Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are. While on his breast I lean my head And breathe my life out sweetly there.
NASON. xvii, 9. In memory of Miss Clarissa HI. Nason who died July 22, 1834, aged 36 years.
McWHIRK. Xvii, 10. In memory of John son of Alexander & Matilda Me Whirk, who died Sept. 11, 1829, agea 2 yrs. 10 mos.
BULLARD. THOMPSON. Xvii, 11. Jesse Bullard died Sept. 29, 1821, aged 1 yr. 6 mos. Harriet Bullard died Jan. 3, 1828, aged 16 years. Children of Wil- lard and Harriet Bullard.
Harriet Bullard died Jan. 10, 1835, aged 46 years. Willard Bullard died Aug. 12, 1859, aged 72 years. Susan, widow of Willard Bullard, died Mar. 2, 1871, aged 82.
Mrs. Sibel Thompson died Jan. 30. 1834, aged 70 years. Formerly of Medfield.
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SMITH. xvii, 12. In memory of Mr. Lemuel Smith, who died March 29 1822. Aet. 62.
SMITH. xvii, 13. In memory of Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Lemuel Smith' who died April 3, 1835, Aet. 76.
Why do we mourn departing friends Or shake at death's alarms, 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call us to his arms.
BIRD. xvii, 14. Walter F., son of Francis & Emily Bird, died Sept. 2, 1832. . Aet. 4 months.
WOODS. xvii, 15. Mary Isabella Woods, died July 26, 1842. Aet. 1 week, Mary A., wife of William G. Woods, died July 20, 1852, aet. 38. Mrs. Caroline A., wife of Win. G. Woods, died June 7, 1862. Aet. 42 yrs. 9 mos. Wm. G. Woods, died Oct. 3, 1863. Aet. 47 years.
TRASK. Xvii, 16. Erected in memory of Mr. Luke Trask who departed this life May 11th 1811 in his 29th year.
DEWOLF. xvii, 17. Hannah, wife of Nathan Dewolf, died Dec. 10, 1862. Aet. 76 ys. 9 ms.
Oh happy day that fixed my choice On thee, my Savior and my God.
DEWOLF. Xvii, 18. In memory of Mr. Nathan Dewolf, who died Decr 3th 1811, in his 32d year.
There is a balm for those who weep, A rest for weary pilgrims found; While the mouldring ashes sleep.
Low - in the ground.
TALBOT. Xvii, 19. Mrs. Martha Talbot, wife of Mr. Nathaniel Talbot, died Nov. 18, 1824. JE. 76.
While fond affection sheds the frequent tear O'er the cold form that rests beneath this sod;
Hope sweetly whispers that the soul sincere Reposes on the bosom of her God.
TALBOT. Xvii, 20. In memory of Mr. Nathaniel Talbot, who died Oct. 17, 1829, aged S1.
Forgive, blest shade, the tributary tear That mourns thy exit from a world like this,
Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here, And stayed thy progress to the seats of bliss. No more confined to grovling scenes of night, No more a tenant pent in mortal clay.
Now should we rather hail thy glorious flight, And trace thy journey to the realms of day.
STOWELL. Xvii. 21. Hannah, daughter of Jesse & Mary Stowell, died June 13, 1840. Aet. 22. Jesus wept.
TALBOT. Xvii, 22. Lucy Talbot died Apr. 3, 1842. Aet. 58. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
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TALBOT. xvii, 23. Josiali Talbot died May 2, 1847. Aet. 65.
Be ye also ready.
COLBURN. Xvii, 24, George L., son of Lyman R. & Joea Colburn, died Sept. 19, 1837. Aet. 16 ms. & 21 ds.
DANIEL. SHUMWAY. xvii, 25. Jesse Daniel died Aug. 29, 1832. Aet. 46 years. Nancy S., daughter of Jesse & Mary Daniell, died Oct. 11, 1833: Aet. 17 months. Mary, wife of Jesse Daniell, died Nov. 19, 1865. Aet. 77 years.
Mary, wife of Erastus Shumway, died April 28, 1839. Aet. 21 years: Alvin J., son of Erastus & Mary Shumway, died March 11, 1842. Aet. 3 years. Eras- tus Shumway died June 8, 1851. Aet. 40 years.
He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord.
Erastus D. Shumway died Feb. 11, 1855. Aet. 3 yrs. 7 mos.
RICHARDS. xvii, 26. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr Nathaniel Richards who died Oct. y. 25th, 1749, in ye 70th year of his age.
HOWE. xvii, 27. Calvin Newton, son of Calvin and Polly Howe, died Nov. 12, 1825; Ae. 8 months.
HOWE. xvii, 28. Sacred to the memory of Mr. Calvin Howe, who died June 27, 1820. Aet. 30 years.
HOWE. xvii, 29. Polly, wife of Calvin Howe. Born May 28, 1705. Died May 21, 1864.
RICHARDS. Xvii, 30. Here lies Buried ye Body of M' Jonathan Richards, who died Sepr 4th, 1759, aged 48 years 2 months & 20 days.
RICHARDS. Xvii, 31. In memory of Mr. James Richards, who died May 224. 1760. e. 77 years. Mrs. Hannah Richards, wife of Mr. James Richards, who died Febry Sth, 1770. Ae. 83 yrs.
The memory of the Just is Blessed.
The saints though buried in the dust, Surviving friends, ( drop a tear,
Shall rise again among the just. Remember your own death is near.
SMITH. Xvii, 32. In memory of Mr. Josiah Smith who died March, 1765, aet so years.
BAKER. Xvii, 33. In memory of Mr. Joseph Baker who died March ye 14, 1705, in ye 75th year of his age. In memory of M- Hannah Baker, wife of Mr Joseph Baker, who died Aug. 2, 1763, in ye 784 of her age.
DAMON. xvii, 34. Here Iyes Buried ye Body of My Hopestill Damon, ye wife of Mr Joseph Damon, who died January ye 31st, 1770, in ye 39 year of her Age, Also Mary Damon, her child, Age 3, days.
WILLSON. Xvii, 35. Here lies Buried the Body of Deacon Ephraim Will- son, obt July 19th, 1769, in the 86th year of his age.
WILLSON. Xvii. 36. In memory of Mrs Hannah, (wife of Dea. Ephraim Willson) who died AAugst ye 6th, 1776, in yo 79th year of her age.
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HAYWARD. Xviii, 1. Here Lieth Buried Mary, Ye wife of John Hayward, aged 68 years. Died April the 24th, 1684.
FORD. xviii, 2. Sacred to the memory of John Ford, died Nov. 17, 1874,
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aged 20 years, 2 mos. Agnes Ford died Oct. 7, 1875, aged 1 year 11 mos. James Ford died Mar. 13, 1876, aged 9 yrs. 10 mos.
SWEET. xviii, 3. In memory of Miss Elizabeth, daught of Mr. Rufus & Mrs. Elizabeth Sweet! of No. Kingston, R. I., who departed this life Aug. 31, 1826. Aet. 23 Y. 11 M. 6 D.
In youthful bloom death laid me down
Here to await the trumpets sound:
Till God shall bid my dust arise, To meet my Savior in the skies.
Stand still, kind reader, drop one tear Over the dust that slumbers here;
And when you read the state of me;
Think of the glass that runs for thee.
RITZ. xviii, 4. Here lies in peace Maria C. Ritz, who died Oct. 4th, 1878. Aged 67 years.
WELCH. xviii, 5. In memory of Mr. Joel Welch, who died Oct. 27, 1827. In his 24th year.
JACKMAN. Xviii, 6. In memory of Miss Martha Jackman, who died Feb. 9, 1833. Aet. 23.
CROOKER. xviii, 7. Little Gerty, born April 11th, 1874, died Novr 30th, 1877, aged 3 yrs. 7 mos. 19 d's. daughter of Calvin B, and Maria F. Crooker.
CALDWELL. xviii, S. Miss Mary, dau. of Mr. John & Mrs. Nancy Caldwell, died May 12, 1843. Aged 17 years.
See the fair cheek of beauty fade,
Frail glory of an hour:
And blooming youth with sickening head
Droop like the dying flower.
[ Note .- This stone has been removed since IS70 .- C. S.]
SHUTTLEWORTH. xviii, 9. Jeremiah Shuttleworth, born Dec. 25, 1760, died June 7, 1841. Aet. 80. Sukey Shuttleworth, his wife, born April 16, 1779, died Oct. 3, 1809. ITenry Shuttleworth, born Feb. 29, 1804, died Feb. 14, 1806. Sam- uel Shuttleworth, born Dec. 2, 1807, died Ap. 6, 1864. Jeremiah Shuttleworth, born May 17, 1802, died June 13, 1872. Hannah Shuttleworth, born Feb. 16, 1800, died Feb. 22, 1886.
BIRD. xviii, 10. In memory of our beloved grandparents; Samuel Bird, born Dec. 6, 1785, died Jan. 12, 1866; Catherine Bird, born Feb. 19, 17SS, died May 13, 1873.
FELTON. xviii, 11. Rosilla A. Felton died Nov. 15, 1839, aged 2 yrs. 7 mos. 10 days.
FELTON. Xviii, 12. Charles C. Felton died Oct. 9, 1864, aged 55 yrs. 10 mos. Horace Felton died March 15, 1865, aged 15 years 10 mos. Mary W., wife of Charles C. Felton, died Feb. 4, 1867, aged 43 yrs. 7 mos.
FISHER. Xviii, 13. Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Capt Daniel Fisher, aged about 63 years. Departed This Life Novr ye 17th, 1713.
THORNTON. Xviii, 14. Joseph Thornton died Dec. 28, 1870, aged 77 years 29 days. Augustus T. Thornton, a member of Co. B, 4'' Reg. R. I. volunteers, Killed at Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1863, aged 24 years.
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THORNTON. xviii, 15. Jane A .. wife of Joseph Thornton, died Sept. 12, 1858, aged 59 years 11 mos. & 12 days.
She sleeps in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep.
CROSBY. xviii, 16. Obed S., died April 3, 1823, Aet. 3 yrs. & 7 ms. Turana died Sept. 25, 1831, Aet. 17 vrs. Fanny M. died June 2, 1837, Aet. 12 yrs. Mary died April 18, 1843, Aet. 27 yrs. Rhoda, wife of Heman Crosby, died July 27, 1846, Aet. 66 yrs. Heman Crosby died June 18, 1859, Aet. 79 yrs.
HOPKINS. xviii. 17. Capt. Benj. Hopkins died Nov. 12, 1824, Aet. 71. Esther, his wife, died Dec. 5, 1846, Aet. 67.
Parents we cannot wish you back, To this dark world of sin and care, To tread with us life's thorny track; For you are free from sorrow there.
HOPKINS. xviii, 18. Sacred to the memory of Harriet II. Hopkins, who died April 15, 1841, Aet. 33.
Here lies a lovely sister dear, Sleeping beside her father here; Stop, dear friends, & do not weep; They are not lost, but gone to sleep.
WOODCOCK. Xviii, 16. Here lyes ye Body of Sarah Woodcock, wife to Jolin Woodcock, aged 68 years. Died March ye 18th, 1718.
WOODCOCK. xviii, 20. Here lyes ye Body of John Woodcock, aged 69 years. Died July ye 10th, 1718.
BAKER. xviii, 21. Here lyes ye Body of M' Nath' Baker, son to Levt John & Mrs Sarah Baker, aged 27 years. Decd May ye 9th, 1713.
BAKER. Xviii, 22. Here lyes interred ye Body of Lieut. John Baker. De. parted this life Sept. ye 15th, 1719, in ye 72 year of his age.
BAKER. Xviii, 23. Here lyes ye precious dust of Mrs. Abigail Baker, widow of Lieut. John Baker, departed this life Janry 14h, 1723, in ye 77th year of her age.
BAKER. xviii, 24. Seth Baker, son to Joseph and Hannah Baker. Died June ye 21;, 1720, in the 10th month of his age.
HERRING. xviii, 25. Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. Sarah Herring, wife to James Herring. Decd Decr ye 24, 1721, in ye 60'h year of her age.
SPRAGUE. Xviii, 56. Samuel M. Sprague died Jan. 6th, 1841. Aet. 1 yr. 7 ms. Margaret L. Sprague died Sept. 10, 1880. Aet. 2 yrs. 2 ms. Mary, wife of Sam- uel Sprague, died June 18, 1853. Aet. 41 yrs, S ins.
ROBINSON. xviii, 27. Melissa Robinson died Sept. 16, 1842. Aet. 2 yrs. 10 ms. Esther Robinson died Nov. 11, 1852. Aet. 15 ys. 8 ms. Deborah C. Robinson died July 23, 1884. Aet. 72 yrs. 3 ins.
PENNIMIAN. Xviii, 28. Henry Asa Penniman. Born at Mendon Oct. 24. 1767, died at Milton, Oct. 1, 1854. Aet. 87 yrs. Sally F. Penniman, born at Dedham Nov. 11, 1774, died at Milton Nov. 14, 1860. Aet. 86 years.
PENNIMAN. Xviii, 29. James Penniman, 3' son of Mr. Asa and Mrs. Sally Penniman, died April 17th, 1808, aged 9 months.
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Alas how swift our transient comforts fly, And all our pleasures only bloom to die, Sweet smiling babe! a spotless flower Cut down and withered in an hour.
PENNIMAN. Xviii, 30. In memory of George Royal Penniman, son of Mr. Asa and Mrs. Sally Penniman of Boston, who died August 1st, 1801: aged 23 mos. & 7 days.
Peace to his gentle shade! his soul is free, Eased from the pains of sad mortality, Enrob'd with innocence, by virtue blessed,
For Earth too good, he flew to heaven for rest.
Cease then, fond parents, check the rising sigh, The child of innocence will never die. Hush every fear, lay all your eares to rest, Your infant died; he died but to be blest.
STOw. xviii, 31. In memory of Lydia F. Stow, widow of Timothy Stow, jr, who died June 28, 1834, aged 36 years.
I know that my Redeemer liveth.
Sow. xviii, 32. In memory of Mr. Timothy Stow, jr., who died April 16, 1824, aged 45.
We mourn the husband and the parent dead, The faithful friend and the kind neighbor fled; But oh! the nearest, dearest friends must part, No more the Tyrant death shall wound his heart.
STOw. xviii, 33. In memory of Edward Stow, who died Ang. 30, 1820: aged 23 years.
His mind was cast in heavenly mould, His spirit pure now soars above! Death never can from God withhold The soul; - that trusts in Jesus' love.
POND. xviii, 34. Here lies interred the Body of Mr Sally Pond, consort of Capt. Eliphalet Pond, who departed this life Jan'y 1st, 1774, aged 31 years.
Likewise two of their children. Viz: Abigail, aged 20, & Sally Aged 21 days. - Under this stone confin'd doth lie. Whereby we see Death's cruelty
Three subjects of Death's Tyranny. In cutting off both fruit and tree.
The mother who in this close tomb Yet all his malice will prove vain,
Sleeps with the offspring of her womb. For tree and fruit shall spring again.
DANIELL. xviii, 36. In memory of Mr. Timothy Daniell, son of Jeremiah && Mrs. Abigail Daniell, who died March 19, 1805. Ae. 25.
Friends nor Physicians could not save, My mortal body from the grave. Nor can the grave confine it there, When Christ shall call me to appear.
Stow. xviii, 36. In memory of Mrs. Betsey Stow, wife of Mr. Timothy Stow, juur, who died April 7th, 1814, aged 31 years.
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Farewell my spouse and children dear I've left this world of pain; May virtue be your practice here Till we do meet again.
DANIELS. Xviii, 37. In memory of Mrs. Nabby Daniels, wife of Mr. Joseph Daniels, who died March 7, 1820, aged 36 years.
Farewell my son and partner dear, If aught on earth could keep me here
'Twould be my love for you. But Jesus calls my soul away; Jesus forbids a longer stay.
DANIELL. xviii, 38. Erected by filial love to the memory of a beloved father, Josiah Daniell died April 4, 1816, aged 39 years.
RICHARDS. Xviii. 39. In memory of Dean Ebenezer Richards, who departed this life Feb. 27th, 1799, Aet. SO years. In memory of Mrs. Thankful Richards, consort of Dean Ebenezer Richards, who departed this life 1 June, 1796, Aet. 76 years.
He performed the office of Deacon in the first church of Dedham for 27 years.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
RICHARDS. Xviii, 40. Dea. John Richards, Born Aug. 17. 1760, Died July 21, 1837. Sarah Richards, his wife, Born Oct. 26, 1768, Died July 1, 1830.
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DYAR. Xix, 1. Here Lyes ye Body of Hannah Dyar, Wife to Benjamin Dyar of Boston, aged 18 years. Dyed Sept. ye 15, 1678. [ See page 3.]
MABBETT. Xix, 2. Florence Lillian, Daughter of Henry J. & Maria Mab- bett. Died Dec. 2. 1875, aged 1 year S mo's & 14 days.
Darling Florrie. She is with the angels, And we long for her sweet kiss, Where the little feet are walking, In the realms of perfect bliss.
PARTRIDGE. xix. 3. In memory of two children of Hervey and Rachel Partridge. Angelina died Aug. 26, 1833, aged 16 years. Sarah G. died Jan. 23, 1834. Aged S months.
WIGHT. xix, 4. Deacon Joseph Wight, died June 13, 1729. Aet. 75.
WIGHT. xix, 5. Mary Wight, widow of Deacon Joseph Wight, died Dec. 25, 1733. Aet. 73.
CHISHOLM. BARTON. xix, 6. George Chisholin died Oct. 17, 1828, Aet, 1 yr. 6 mos. William Chisholm died June 30, 1868, aged 73 yrs. 11 mos. Isabel Chis- holm died June 30, 1868, Aet 74 ys. 4 is. Mrs. Janet Barton died Nov. 23. 1852. Aet. 26 ys. 9 ms.
GUPTILL. xix, 7. In memory of Lizzie M. Guptill, age 26. Died Mar. 1st, 1876. She is not Dead But Sleepeth.
GRAHAM. xix, 8. Lydia. wife of John Graham & daughter of the late John Curtiss, of Dudley, Mass, died June 6, 1842, Aet. 42. Also Lydia Curtiss, her child, died July 25, Aet. 2 months.
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MAYO. Xix, 9. James Mayo died Jan 14, 1845. Aet. 66. Abigail, his wife, died April 23, 1854. Aet. 74.
DONLEY. xix, 10. Francis Donley died Ap. 3, 1879, aged 46 years, 3 months, 13 days, Co. I, 35 Reg. Mass. Vols.
HAWS. xix, 11. In memory of Mrs. Sebiah Haws, who died Jan. 16, 1835. Aet. 94.
MORSE, xix, 12. Silas Morse died Jan. 20, 1876, aged 56 yrs. 2 mos. 20 ds. Ruth Stears Morse died Sept. 4, 1882, aged 87 years, S mos. 4 ds. Lewis Morse died Oct. 5, 1882, aged 58 ys. S ms. 26 d.
DUDLEY. xix, 13. In memory of Miss Harriet, daugh. of Mr. Steph & Mrs. Sybel Dudley, of Readfield, Maine, who died April 19, 1835, aged 25 ys. & 11 ms.
My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpets joyful sound; Then burst the chain with sweet surprise And in my Savior's image rise.
TALBOT. GUILD. xix, 14. George G., Aug. 28, 1830: 6 mos. Ann S., Sept. 23, 1833: 1! mos. George, Sept. 12, 1839: 9 mos. Children of Sylvester W. & Margaret G. Talbot. We scarce had called them ours.
Sylvester W. Talbot. Aug. 30. 1849. 3 years. Sylvester W. Talbot, April 18, 1847. Aet. 49.
George R. Guild, Sept. 21, 1820. 16 years. Son of Abner & Sophia Guild. Abner Guild, July 6, 1843, aged 70. Sophia H. Guild, Aug. 8, 1858, aged S4. Sophia Guild, Feb. 8, 1867. Aet. 59. Henrietta Guild, Mch. 25, 1874. Aet. 58.
SAMPSON. xix, 15. Mary, wife of Lemuel Sampson, died Feb. 15, 1857. Aet. 93 years. Our mother sleeps.
Sons and daughters: Such a friend For you on earth there lingers not ; Well may you weep till life shall end. Say, can her love be e'er forgot ? By faith her heavenly march she led, And onward pressed whate'er befell; By faith she bowed her suffering head And sweetly whispered, All is well.
COLBURN. Xix, 16. Here lyes ye body of Rebekah Colburn, wife to Benj : Colburn, aged 20 years. Decd Jany ye 24, 1723. Annah Colburn, aged 7 weeks,' decd Aug. ye 27. 1721. Jesse Colburn, aged 6 days, decd Jany ye 18th, 1723. John Colburn, aged 6 years, decd March ye 5, 1724. Children of Benjm and Rebekah Colburn.
COLMAN. xix, 17. Benjamin Colman, son of Mr Benjamin & Mrs Rebecca Colman. Died March ye 17th. 1731, in the 15 year of His age.
PAUL. SAMPSON. Xix, 18. Hiram Paul died Sept. S, 1873, aged 60 years, 6 mos. Susan B. Paul died June 9, 1888, aged 82 yrs. 22 days. Cynthia Sampson died June 17, 1877, aged 87 yrs. 2 ms. 14 ds.
BISSETT. xix. 19. Charles Bissett died Feb. 11, 1842. et. 62 years.
BISSETT. xix, 20. Maria I., wife of Charles Bissett, died April 17, 1879, aged $3 years.
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MOODY. xix, 21. Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mr Eliezer Moody, scrivr, who departed this life June ye 7th, 1720. ETATIS SUZE 61.
WENTWORTH. CHANDLER. Xix, 22. Jason Wentworth died Mar. 11, 1829, Aet. 38. Bethiah Wentworth Born Aug. 22, 1789, died May 2, 1878. Benjamin W. Chandler died Aug. 29, 1848, Aet 2 mos. 6 ds. Eliza Jane, wife of B. Chand- ler & daur of J. & B. Wentworth, died July 11, 1856, Aet. 34.
FISHER. xix, 23. Nathaniel, son of Jeremiah and Deborah Fisher, aged about 7 years, Died July, ye 21, 1715.
DWIGHT. Xix, 24. Miere lyes ye Body of Mary Dwight, wife to Timothy Dwight, aged 49 years. Died August 29, 1689.
HURST. xix, 25. William, son of William & Isabella Hurst, died June 17, 1843, aged 22 mos.
CLARKE. Xix, 26. Horatio Clarke, 1810-1873. Elvira R. Clarke, 1813-1881.
WILSON. Xix, 27. Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mr Ephraim Wilson, who died Feby ye 20, 1733, in ye 77th year of Ilis Age.
. WILLSON. Xix, 28. John Willson, son of Mr Jolin Mr Hannah Willson, aged 17 months & 4 Ds. Dec1 July ye 17, 1736.
WILLSON. Xix, 20. Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs Anna Willson, wife to Mr John Willson, died April 21st, 1737, in ye 24th year of her age. Ebenezer, son to M' John & Mrs Anna Willson, born & died April 11th, 1737.
BULLARD. Xix, 30. In memory of Ens" Isaac Bullard, who died 15th April. 1770, being his birthday, aged 61 years.
In memory of Widow Grace Bullard, who died 26th March, 1789, aged 79 years. . Mark the perfect and behold the upright, for their end is peace.
BULLARD. xix, 31. Here Lyes interred the Body of Mrs Mary Bullard. Late wife of Mr. Isaac Bullard. Aged 34 years 1 monthi & 18 days. She died Decr 28th, 1745. The Righteons have Hope in their Death.
WILLSON. Xix, 32. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs Lydia Willson, wife to Mr. Nath Willson, Aged About 54 years. Died Oct. ye 17th, 1740.
BROWN. xix, 33. Charles HI. Brown, son of II. C. & O. A. Brown, Died Oct. 17, 1862, Aet. 6 yrs. 3 mo. & 4 days.
WILSON. RICHARDS. Xix, 34. Mrs. Esther Wilson, wife of John Wilson, died Sept. 4, 1753, aged 34 years. Mr. John Wilson died May 1, 1788, aged 86 yrs. Mrs. Abigail Wilson, wife of John Wilson, died June 26, 1801, aged 54 yrs. Mr. John Wilson died Sept. 28, 1812, aged 62 years. M'ss Maria Osgood died Dec . 1, 1826, aged 26 years. Mrs. Molly Wilson died Oct. 14, 1859, aged 93 years. Maria O., daur of J. F. & P. I. Wilson, died Oct. 15, 1852, Aet. 32 years. John F. Wilson died July 9, 1853, Aet. 62 years. Polly I., wife of John F. Wilson, died Jan. 18, 1874, Aet. 78 yrs.
Mrs. Abby F. Richards, wife of Luther Richards, died July 30, 1840, aged 22 years. Irving W. Richards, son of Luther & Abby F. Richards, died Ang. 20, 1840, aged 9 weeks.
RICHARDS. xix, 35. In memory of Mrs Heplizibah Richards, wife of Lieu Jonathan Richards, who died Novr 22, 1789, aged 29 years.
Depart my friend, wipe off your tears,
Here I must lie till Christ appears.
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STOW. xix, 36. In memory of George Stow, son of Mr. Timothy Stow, jr. died July 17, 1814, aged 6 years.
PAINE. Xix, 37. Fannie Augusta Paine, Born and Died Dec. 16th, 1858.
GOULD. xix. 38. Sacred to the memory of Doct. John Gould, who died 24 Jan., 1807: aged 46 years.
How lov'd, how valu'd once avails thee not To whom related, or by whom begot, A heap of dust alone remains of thee, 'Tis all thou art & all the proud shall be.
EVERETT. Xix, 39. Affectionately erected by Mrs. Everett to the memory of her Husband, John Everett, jr., who was one of the unfortunate Passengers that perished at the burning of the Steamer Lexington on L. I. Sound on the niglit of Jan. 13, 1840. Aet. 33.
Fare thee well thou dear departed Husband Rest thou here till Christ shall come, Then in Heaven may I but meet thee To enjoy a happy home.
NEWELL. xix, 40. In memory of Mr. Ebenezer Newell, who died July 11, 1821. Aged 55.
I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live .- St. Jolin, xi. 25.
NEWELL. Xix, 41. Ebenezer Newell died Oct. 16, 1837. et. 33.
Every one which seeth the son and believeth on him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day, -John 6: 40.
TOWNSEND. xix, 42. To the Memory of the Revd Jonathan Townsend, A. M., 24 years pastor of the Church of Christ in Medfield, who died of the small pox in the Hospital at Dedham, Dec. 12th, 1776, in the 56th year of his age.
What can preserve my life, or what destroy? An angel's arm can't snatch me from the grave. Legions of angels can't confine me there.
BOYNTON. xix, 43. John Boynton died Nov. 2, 1824. Aet. 24. Jesse P. Boynton died Feb. 23, 1825. Let. 11. Abigail, wife of Luther Boynton, died May 13, 1846. Aet. 73. Luther Boynton died July 24, 1849. Aet. 79.
WHITNEY. SPALDING. xix, 44. Samuel S. Whitney, M. D., died June 30, 1855. Aged 40. Sarah W., only daughter of S. S. and Sarah W. Whitney, Died Sept. 23, 1855, aged 16 months. Dr. Stillman S. Whitney, only son of S. S. & Sarah W. Whitney, Died Nov. 6, 1886, aged 36. Stephen H. Spaulding, M. D., died July 15, 1865, aged 76. Sally, wife of Stephen H. Spaulding, Died June 22, 1882, aged 95 years.
COOLIDGE. Xix, 45. Horace. Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
BARROWS. xix, 46. Thomas Barrows died May 7, 1880, aged 84 yrs. 9 mos. 1 day. Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Barrows, died Aug. 6, 1860, aged 67 yrs. 6 mos. 20 days. Thomas, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Barrows, died Oct. 29, 1863, aged 38 yrs. 7 mos. 22 days. Edward Barrows died Feb. 1, 1881, 52 yrs. 6 mos.
RICHARDS, Xix, 47. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Richards, wife of Abiathar Richards, who died Aug. 34, 1814, aged 84 years.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
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RICHARDS. Xix, 48, In memory of Mr. Abiathar Richards who died .e. 30, 1803, aged 73 years.
Ye living men, come view the ground. Where you must shortly lie.
RICHARDS. xix, 49. In memory of Elizabeth Richards, dau. of Mr. Abia thar & Mrs. Elizabeth Richards, who died 11 Oct'r, 1802, aged is nionths.
GAY. Xix, 50. Jotham Gay died May 17, 1848, Aet. 57.
RICHARDS. xix, 51. In memory of Eliphalet, son of Mr. Abiathar & Mrs. Elizabeth Richards, who Died Sept. 21++, 1792, in ye isth year of his age.
GAY. xix, 52. In memory of Mrs. Lydia Gay, wife of Mr. Jotham Gay. who died Jan. 6th, 1820, aged 25 years.
Farewell, my spouse, and children dear, I've left this world of pain; May virtue be your practice here Till we do meet again.
BONNEMORT. TYLER. Xix, 53. Nicholas Bonnemort died Nov. 3, 1855, aged 85 yrs. 3 mes. 7 D. Mary Gill, wife of N. Bonnemort, died May 4, 1856, aged 46 yrs. 7 mo.
Nicholas M. died July 22, 1837, aged 2 yrs. 7 mos. Maratio N, Geo. P. Children of N. and M. Bonnemort. Mariatho N. Bonnemort died Ang. 22. 1802, aged 48 years.
Mrs. Eunice Tyler died Apr. 22, 1824, aged 45 years.
RICHARDS. Xix, 54. In memory of Mrs. Mary Richards, consort of Mr. Job Richards, who died June 7th, 1797, in ye 66 year of her age.
| Note .-- This double stone was broken by a falling tree, but on the footstone under the name of Mr. Job Richards, is the date 1795 .- C. S. ]
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