History of Plymouth county, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 189

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Philadelphia, J.W. Lewis & co.
Number of Pages: 1706

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It was a practice in old times to have' the meeting- house, the graveyard, and the minister's house close together, especially the two first; and if the ground south of Francis E. Howard's was a burial-place dur- ing tho first thirty or more years of this settlement, it would be near the meeting-house and minister's house, whether we assume the first meeting-house to have been located cast of the Boston road, near the Samuel Packard house as heretofore suggested, or we assumo that it stood on the west side of that road south of F. E. Howard's house.

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We fail to find gravestones prior to 1700, with one exception, and very few prior to 1740, and we are un- able to find other record-evidence that either of these two places were used for burial ; although it is highly probable that they were both burial-places during the first thirty years. and occasionally used for some time afterwards.

The Boston, Plymouth and Taunton road. through West Bridgewater. laid out by a jury of twelve men in 1668, has always been understood to be the road lead- ing from Mile Brook Ridge, by the old burying- ground. Dwelly Fobes' house. over Town River, by the houses of Benjamin and Franeis E. Howard, by the present meeting-house, and by the house of the late Gamaliel Howard, to Sandy Hill, north of the late Jonathan Copeland's house.

Each of these roads starts from the meeting-house. The Plymouth and Boston is one road, from the meet- ing-house to Sandy Hill ; and the Taunton road runs from the meeting-house to John Howard's, and thence over the river to Mile Brook bridge (meaning the old tavern-house of the first John Howard ). This meet- ing-house, being the first meeting-house in old Bridge- water, stood on the Boston and Taunton road, through Bridgewater, and probably on the west side of it, be- tween the houses of said Benjamin and Francis E. Howard.

Graveyards grow, decay, disappear, and are soon forgotten. Gravestones were expensive and difficult to be obtained. Native flat stones, set in the ground edgewise, at the head and foot of graves, were suffi- eient to identify the resting-places of friends for the time being, and gravcs during the memory of man were recognized ; but after the lapse of a few genera- tions, and long ago becoming unknown, have been demolished, stones removed, and ground leveled and smoothed. There are but few gravestones with in- scriptions thereon during the first one hundred years after the settlement of Bridgewater. The earliest stones were generally for young children, and there is much doubt and uneertainty what yard, or in what part of the yard, the first settlers were buried, or when burial-places were first established, who gave the land, or how right of burial was acquired.

EPITAPHS IN THE OLD GRAVEYARD.

1. Daniel Howard, Esq., born April 24, 1749, died Aug. 23, 1833.

Abigail, wife of Daniel Howard, Esq., born Oct. 15, 1754, died July 5, 1818.

2. Freelove, wife of Josiah Willis, formerly wife of Wm. Fobes, died April 27, 1854, @ 78.

3. Mr. William Fobes, died 30th April, 1812, in his 45 year.

4. In memory of Mrs. Alice Witherell, who died Feb. 15, 1804, in her 61st year. Mr. Obediah With- erell, her husband, died in the West Indies, Aug. 30, 1775, æ 27.

5. Here lies burried Charlotte, daughter of Capt. Abiel Ames, and Mrs. Olive, his wife, who died Feb. 1, 1797, in her 4th year.

6. Charles, Son of Mr. George Williams, Jr. He died Dec. S, 1806, in his 12th mo.

7. George Williams, Jr., died Aug. 21, 1809, in his 35th year.

Tears flow, and cares not where the good man lies, Till all who know him follow to the skies ;

Tears, therefore, fall

Where George's ashes sleep ; Him wife, friends, parent, children weep,

And justly few will over him transend, As husband, Parent,

Child and Friend.

8. Mrs. Eunice Williams, Relict of Mr. George Williams, Jr., in the 36th year of her age.

Think, O ! ye parents, think how great Ilow favored with your children in your view, Whilst you enjoy your health, your wealth and State, Prepare to follow me; teach them to follow you.

9. Sybel Porter, born Jan. 14, 1789, died Sept. 3, 1795, aged 6 years and 7 mos. Lucy and Lois, born Feb. 26, 1791. Lucy died Feb. 10, 1792. Lois died 1838. Drs. of Daniel and Abigail Howard.

10. Abigail, born Dec. 7, 1779, died Feb. 27, 1851. Susanna, born May 22, 1781, died Mar. 17, 1814. Mary, born Dec. 19, 1784, died Apr. 24, 1850. Drs. of Daniel and Abigail Howard.

11. Apollos Howard, born Oct. 27, 1806, died Aug. 19, 1858.

12. Sybil Porter Howard, Daughter of Daniel Howard, Esq., and Abigail, his wife, is here intered, in her 7th year of her age. The fatal accident which instantly closed her sum of life happened Sept. 3, 1795. (Same as No. 9. Killed by water-wheel in oil mill of her father.)

13. Lucy, the Daughter of Daniel Howard, Esq., and Abigail, his wife, here lies intered. She died Feb. 10, 1792, aged 11 mos., 14 days. (Same as No. 9. Killed by a fork thrown at her head by a playmate.)

Various are the Shafts of death.

14. Erected in Memory of Miss Bathsheba, a Daughter of Capt. Salmon and Mrs. Amelia Howard, who died Nov. 27, 1837, aged 27 years.

Her mind was tranquil and serene ; No terrors in her looks were seen ; Her Savior's smile dispelled the gloom, And smoothed her passage to the tomb.

15. To the Memory of Mrs. Susanna Fobes, Eldest Daughter of Col. Edward Howard, and wife of Mr. Jesse Fobes, this stone is erected. In 1774 she was married to Oakes Angier, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. After his death, in 1786, she remained a widow until

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1792, and died April 28, 1793. This Jesse Fobes, by a second wife, the daughter of Rev. Elijah Packard, was the father of Judge Charles E. Fobes, late of Northampton.

16. Oakes Angier, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, departed this life Sept. 1st, A. D. 1786, in the 41st year of his age, and here lies interred with mind vigorous and penetrating, assiduous and indefatigable in business. He soon arrived at eminence in his profession. Seven- teen years practice at the bar with fidelity, integrity, and ability established his reputation, and improved his fortune, but too fatally injured his constitution in the meridian of life, by a lingering and ineurable malady. The Great Teacher put a period to his days, thereby affording an affeeting evidence of the futility of the fondest dreams of terrestrial felicity.

17. Mrs. Mary Fobes, wife of Mr. Timothy Fobes, died Nov. 14, 1814, æ 71.

Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at Death's Alarm? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call him to his arms.

18. In memory of Mr. Timothy Fobes, who, after enduring painful and lingering malady, departed this life Oct. 20, A. D. 1805, in the 64th year of his age.

The father's voice is heard no more Though spared to their three-score years and four.

Let sleeping dust in accents cry, Ye children Dear prepare to die.

19. In memory of Mrs. Molly, wife of Mr. Noah Edson. She died Jan. 7, 1812, in her 45th year.

20. Jonathan H. Crane, died Aug., 1831, aged 17 years.

21. Martha, widow of Jonathan Howard, born June, 1758, died June 16, 1837.

22. Ereeted in memory of Mr. Jonathan Howard, 2ª, who died Oet. 18, 1805, in the 57th year of his age.

23. Erected to the memory of Mr. Azel Howard, who died Nov. 1, 1813, aged 22 years.

24. Erected to the memory of Mrs. Lucy Church, wife of Mr. Nathan Church, who died Sept. 29, 1813, aged 27 years.

25. Gamaliel Howard, born July 17, 1751, died July 18, 1831, aged 80 years. Olive, his wife, born May 4, 1765, died Feb. 13, 1831, aged 75 years.

26. In memory of Susanna, wife of Christopher Flinn, who died Feb. 5, 1820, aged 56.

27. In memory of Mr. Terah Whitman, died Nov. 24, 1805, in the 90th year of his age.

28. In memory of Mrs. Anna Whitman, wife of Mr. Terah Whitman, who died April 3, 1799, aged 84 years.

29. In memory of Sylvanus Howard, who died April 9, 1850, æ 56.

30. The grave of Mehetabel Hayward, who died May 27, 1846, aged 56 years.

31. The grave of Ruby Hayward, who died June 27, 1846, aged 52 years.

32. In memory of Mr. Daniel Hayward, who died

Jan. 8, 1842, in the 90th year of his age. (Son of Benjamin.)

33. In memory of Mrs. Bethiah, wife of Mr. Daniel Hayward, who died Aug. 1, 1846, in the 92ª year of her age.

34. Joanna Edson died Jan. 27, 1846, æ 78 years.

35. Joanna Howard died Feb. 25, 1863, aged 79 years, 7 mos. and 14 days.

36. In memory of Hannah Colwell, wife of John Colwell, who died April 2, 1815, æ 25.

37. In memory of Vesta, daughter of Thomas Hayward and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died Aug. 10, 1787, aged 2 mo. 4 days.

38. In memory of Mr. Thomas Hayward, who died April 11, 1790, aged 82 years. (Lived at the Centre.)

39. Hannah H. wife of Mr. Asa Whitman, died April 2, 1812, æ 29.

40. In memory of Mr. George Howard, Jr., who died Sept. 22, 1812, in the 60th year of lis age.

41. Parnell, wife of Mr. George Howard, Jr., died June 30, 1819, æ 60.

42. In memory of Mr. Seth Lathrop who died March 2, 1804, in his 83ª year.

43. In memory of Mr. Josiah Lathrop, who died May 15, 1808, in his 83ª year.

44. Sarahı Lothrop, wife of Josiah Lothrop, died Aug. 28, 1815, æ 86.

45. Joseph, son of Mr. Jonathan Kingman and Mary his wife, was born July 25, 1748, and died March 15, 1751.

46. In memory of Bethiah, Daughter of Mr. Jona- than Kingman and Mary his wife, who died Oct. 13, 1769, in ye 27th year of her age.

47. Joseph Kingman, the Son of Mr. Jonathan Kingman and Mary his wife, was born July 13, 1745, died May 9, 1747.

48. In memory of Mr. Henry Kingman, who de- ceased Oct. the 21, 1738, in the 71st year of his age. Memento mori.

49. Here lie Burried, Mrs. Bethiah Kingman, ye wife of Mr. Henry Kingman, who died Apr. 30, 1755, in ye 84th year of her age.

50. In memory of Mrs. Jonathan Kingman. She died March 28, 1781, in the 68th year of her age.

51. In memory of Mrs. Jonathan Kingman, who died April 6, 1792, in ye 84th year of her age.

Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord,

For they rest from their Lahor and their works do follow them.

52. Here lie 8 children of Mr. Josiah Lothrop and Susanna his wife. They died in infaney. (Moved to Canada East, town of Eaton, 1817. Six of his four- teen children lived to grow up.)

53. Sacred to the memory of Bathsheba, widow of Simeon Howard, who died April 17, 1862, æ 89 years, 8 mo. and 20 days.

54. Sacred to the memory of Simeon Howard, who died Nov. 14, 1856, æ 86 years, 8 mno. 26 days.

55. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Mr. Sim- eon Howard, who died July 12, 1805, in her 37 year.

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56. In memory of Capt. Amasa Howard, who died July 30, 1797, in the 42ª year of his age.

Daily our mortal life decays, But Christ our life shall come, His unresisted power shall raise Onr bodies from the tomb.

57. In memory of Sophia, Daughter of Capt. Amasa Howard and Molly his wife, who died Sept. yº 13, 1791, æ 1 year, 7 mo.

Fatal disease all human skill defies, The tender, fair, once blooming, fades and dies.

58. Erected in memory of Mrs. Molly, wife of Mr. David Howard, who died June 8, 1791, in ye 31 year of her age.

59. Erected in the memory of Sally Ames, Daugh- ter of Mr. David Howard and Mrs. Molly his wife, who died July ye 29, 1791, aged 10 w. 3 day.

60. In memory of Miss Elizabeth Howard, She died Dec. 23. 1812, in her 57th year.

61. In memory of Capt. Jonathan Moward, died May 18, 1809, aged 80 years.

My children this place draw near, A father's grave to see ; Not long ago I was with you, And soon yon'll be with me.

62. In memory of MIrs. Phebe, wife of Capt. Jona- than Howard, who died May 27, 1802, her age 65.

How loved, how valned once avail me not; To whom related, or by whom begot ; A heap of dust alone remains of me, "Tis all thon art, and all the proud shall be.

MONUMENTAL.

63. East side-Hannah Reed, died Feb. 20, 1786, aged 2 mos. Sally Reed, died April 27, 1797, aged 4 years. Solomon Reed died Aug. 6, 1820, aged 32 years.

North side-John Reed, D.D., born Nov. 11, 1751, died Feb. 17, 1831 in the fifty-first year of his ministry. Hannah, his wife, died Nov. - , 1815, aged 60 years.

South side-Mrs. Phebe Reed, born Nov. 8, 1769, died July 5, 1855.

64. Sacred to the memory of Capt. Salmon How- ard, who died June 30, 1849, in his 72ª year.

65. Amelia Snell, wife of Capt. Salmon Howard, died Jan. 19, 1863, aged 82 years and 5 mos. Affec- tionate remembrance prompts this last tribute of respect of a widowed wife, an orphan child, in com- memoration of the virtue of a beloved husband, and a revered father.

66. David Snow, died Aug. 26, 1858, æ 73 years.

67. Sacred to the memory of Mr. John Snow, who died Oct. 12, 1831, in the 70th year of his age.

Remember my distressing hour, What much enhanced my pain, Procrastination, Christ onr friend, All other things are vain.

68. In memory of Mr. Charles Snow, who died Sept. 21, 1823, aged 32 years.

69. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, widow of Mr. Charles Snow, who died Oct. 7, 1841, aged 44 years.

70. Mr. John Snow, Jr., died Aug. 19, 1828, æ 41. George Snow, his son, died Dec. 13, 1826, æ 4 years.

71. In memory of Mr. Isaac Lathrop, who died Nov. ye 25, 1774, in the 60th year of his age.

72. In memory of Mrs. Patience, wife of Mr. Isaac Lathrop, who died Aug. ye 16th, 1779, in her 53ª year.

73. Here lies buried Mehitable Howard, Daughter of - Howard and Mary, his wife, who died Jan. 1st, 1770, aged 1 year, 3 mos. 5 days.

74. Samuel Trask, son to Mr. John Trask, who died Sept. ye 25th, 1737, in the 5th year of his age.

75. In memory of William, son of Mr. Samuel Dunbar and Mary, his wife, who died Nov. 13, 1774, aged 20 years and 6 mo.

76. In memory of Mr. Samuel Dunbar, who died April ye 17, 1786, in ye 82ª year of his age.

77. In memory of Mrs. Mary, relict of Mr. Samuel Dunbar, who died Feb. 3, 1793, aged 75, after sus- taining tedious cancerous disorder with patience.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; they cease from their labor.

78. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Mr. Jo- seph Foard. Relict deceased Feb. ye 15, 1782, in the 72 year of her age.

79. Hannah K., widow of Capt. Nahum Leonard, died Nov. 4, 1880, æ 84 years, 10 mo., 5 days.

80. Capt. Nahum Leonard, died Feb. 21, 1879, æ 91 years, 3 mo. 20 days.

81. Mrs. Rhoda, wife of Capt. Nahum Leonard, died July 29, 1821, æ 30. (Poetry same as in No. 14.)

82. Simeon, son of Nahum and Hannah Leonard, died April 14, 1831, aged 1 year, and 9 mo.

Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

83. Mary Eliza, Dau. of Nahum and Hannah Leonard, died Oct. 14, 1833, aged 1 year.

Suffer little children to come unto me.

84. In memory of Susanna, Daugh. of Mr. Martin and Mrs. Vasti Howard. She died Jan. 11, 1800, æ 2 years, 3 mos. 23 days.

85. Frederick L., son of Jonas and Fanny W. Leonard, died June 22, 1852, aged 8 mo.

86. In memory of Simeon Dunbar, who died Oct. 30, 1810, æ 59.

87. Here lies Mrs. Martha Willis, wife of Mr. Nathan Willis, died Mch. 27, 1792, in 54th year.

88. In memory of Mrs. Sophia Willis, the wife of Mr. Nathan Willis, Jr., and Daughter to Gen1 Benja- min Tupper. She was born Dec. 1766, and died Oct. 28, 1897, in the 23ª year of her age.

89. In memory of Sophia, Daughter of Mr. Nathan Willis, Jr., and Mrs. Sophia, his wife, who died May 25, A. D., 1790, aged 8 mo. and 7 day.

90. In memory of Ens. Job Packard. He died Oct. 18, 1805, in his 89th year.

91. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Ens. Job Packard, who died Feb. 17, 1802, in her 71st year.

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92. In memory of Mrs. Keziah, wife of Mr. Job Paekard, who died Nov. 28, 1789, in the 61st year of her age.

93. In memory of Bathsheba, Daugh. of Prinee Foard and Keziah, his wife. She died July 16, 1782, aged 2 years, 8 days.

94. In memory of Zephania, son of Zephania Lathrop and Sarah, his wife. He died Feb. ye 9th, 1781, in his 15th month.

This is a quick and sudden call, Which must appear to us all ; Which was God's will to think it best To take this babe from the breast.

95. Mrs. Abigail Paekard. (Footstone for 98.) 96. Mr. Jonathan Paekard, June ye 7th, 1746. (See No. 97.)

97. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Paekard, who died in ye 62ª year of his age, June ye 7th, 1746.

98. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, widow of Mr. Jonathan Packard, who departed this life May ye 19, 1766, in ye 91st year of her age. .

My friends now stop, remember my age That stands upon this stone, For yon that are upon the stage Must make this House your home.

99. In memory of Simeon, son of Capt. Edward Howard and Susanna, his wife. He died April 18, 1783, in ye 21 year of his age.

100. Here is buried the body of Anna Snell, Daughter of Mr. Joseph and Ann Snell, who died May ye 2ª, 1747, aged 4 years, wanting 10 days.

101. Here lies buried ye body of Nathan Snell, son of Mr. Joseph and Ann Snell, who died Mareh ye 12, 1746-7, aged 21 mo., 15 days.

102. Here lies buried Mrs. Susanna Amnes, wife of Mr. Joseph Ames, who died June 1st, N. S., 1753, in ye 37th year of her age.

103. In memory of Mr. Joseph Ames, who died May ye 14, 1790, in ye 72ª year of his age.

My children dear, this place draw near, A father's grave to see ; Not long ago I was with you, And soon you'll be with me.

104. Capt. Thomas Ames, born Mar. 24, 1736, died Aug. 23, 1812. Deborah Ames his wife, born Nov. 3, 1736, died May 9, 1819.

105. Saered to the memory of Mrs. Sally C., wife of Mr. John James, who died Aug. 23, 1831, aged 42 years.

No Epitaph with sounding words The virtues of the dead to tell, Is needed in a Daughters Heart, Those virtues are remembered well.

106. In memory of Mr. Benjamin Randall, who died Dee. 9, 1841, in the 45th year of his age.

107. Here lies Silvey Lathrop, Daughter of Mr. Zephaniah and Sarah Lathrop. She died April 18, 1792, in her 13th year.

So uncertain is our Lives, In vain is the help of man,

So Christ will call at his command. Vain youth this is a Solemn call, Every mortal ear attend, Youth is the time for you to come.

108. In memory of Mrs. Sarah H., wife of Mr. Zephaniah Lathrop, who died ye Feb. 14, 1790, in her 31st year.

As you are now so once was I, Look on me as you pass by, As I am now so you must be. Prepare for death and follow me.

109. Miss Lavinia Williams, born Feb. 4, 1804, died Dee. 24, 1860, aged 56 years.

110. In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Peres Williams, who died April 23, 1838, in her 68 year.

111. In memory of Mr. Peres Williams, who died Oet. 23, 1819, æ 58.

112. Saered to the memory of Mr. Samuel P. Williams, who died Sept. 20, 1841, aged 41 years.

Life lies in embryo never free, Till nature yields her breath, Till time becomes eternity And man is born in death.

113. Mr. Peres Williams, Jr., died April 19th, 1816, aged 27.

Friends nor Physicians could not save Thy mortal body from the grave, Nor can the grave confine me here, When Christ shall call me to appear.

114. Ereeted in memory of Mrs. Huldah, wife of Mr. Peres Williams, died Dee. 5, 1793, in her 28th year.

May Angels guard this lovely clay, Till comes this great decisive day When in her Savior's image Drest She wakes to be completely blest.

115. In memory of Mr. Josiah Williams, who died Oet. 6, A.D. 1789, in ye 31st year of his age.

My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the Arch Angel trumpet sounds Shall wake my dust and bid it rise, To join my Lord and mount the skies.

116. In memory of Susanna, Daugh. of Mr. Josiah Williams and Mrs. Hannah his wife, who departed this life, Feb. ye 21, 1788, in ye 21 year of her age.

My young dear friends, stop, shed a tear to me, by this stone my body is here Make Jesus Christ your hope and trust After your bodies turn to dust.

117. In memory of Mr. Calvin Williams, who died June 3, 1803, his age 32.

Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb, Take this new Treasure to thy trust and give these Sacred Reliks room to seek a slumber in the dust.

118. In memory of Capt. John Ames, who died July 17, 1805, in his 68 year.

Come hither, mortal, cast an eye Then go thy way prepared to die, Then read thy doom, for die thou must One day like us be turned to dust.

119. Here lies burried ye wife of Mr. James Ames, who died Aug. 4, 1773, in ye 46 year of her age.

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120. In memory of Mr. James Ames, who died Aug. ye 27, 1788, in ye 64 year of his age.

I pass with melancholy state By all these solemn heaps of fate And think, as soft and sad I tread Above the venerable dead, Time was like me they life possessed And time shall be when I shall rest.

121. Mr. David Ames, died July 31, 1794, in his 72ª year.

122. Joshua Ames, born June 18, 1768, died May 29, 1802, only son of Benjamin Ames of N. Bridge- water, married Hannah Ford, who died at N. Bridge- water, 1829.

123. James Ames, born Jan. 28, 1787, died Oct. 29, 1863. Son of Joshua, grandson of Benjamin, great- grandson of John. great-great-grandson of John of W. Bridgewater, who was born at Braintree the 24 day, 3ª month, 1647.

124. In memory of Mrs. Hannah, relict of Lt. Josiah Williams, who died Mar. 20, 1807, in her 76 vear.

Though mother's voice is heard no more, Thongh repaired to three-score years or more, Let sleeping dust in accents cry, And, children dear, prepare to die.

125. Here lies Lt. Josiah Williams, who died Feb. 7, 1794, in his 69 year.

This friend of Christ shall wake and rise, Shall monnt trinmphant to the skies ; When bright the love, the grace divine, This mortal shall in glory shine.

126. . In memory of Mr. Macey Williams, who died March 10, 1806, in his 51 year.

My time is spent, my days are past, Eternity must connt the rest ; My glass is ont, my race is run, The holy will of God is done.

127. In memory of Mr. George Williams, who died May 25, 1827, in the 75 year of his age.

128. Erected in memory of Miss Amelia Williams, died June 3, 1843, in the 71st year of her age.

129. In memory of Miss Hannah Williams, who died March 9, 1854, in the 89th year of her age.

130. In memory of Charles Williams, who died April 5, 1857, aged 35 years.

131. In memory of Sophronia A., wife of Charles Williams, who died July 2, 1857, aged 38 years.

132. In memory of George Williams, who died May 3, 1854, aged 15 years.

133. Here lies ye body of Mr. Thomas Ames, who died Feb. ye 3ª 1736-7, in ye 54 year of his age.

134. Here lies burried the remains of Mr. Thomas Ames, who died Nov. 27th, 1774, 67th year of his age. 135. Not legible.

136. Here the memory of Mr. Joseph Keith, who was born Febru' ye 14th day, 1675, and died Sept. ye 27" day, 1730, in ye 55 year of his age. (Son of Rev. James Keith.)

Memento mori.

137. Here lies buried Mrs. Elizabeth Keith, Relict

to Lt. Joseph Keith, who departed this life Feb. 12, 1758, in the 81st year of her age.

138. Here lies buried Mr. Ichabod Keitlı, who died September 27th, 1753, in ye 45 year of his age.

139. Here lies the Here lies the

body of the Rev. Mr. James Keith, died July 23, 1719, aged 67 years.

body of Mrs.

Susanna Keith,

died Oct. 16, 1705, aged 65. MR. JAMES KEITH,

First minister in Bridgewater, and educated in Aberdeen, Scotland, and labored in the ministry in this town 56 years.

(This inscription is on two pieces of slate 22 x 16 and 22 x 13, placed at the front and head end of the monument next the road. This monument is said to have been made by William Hudson, a mason. It is a slab of granite, rough hammered, 3 feet 8 inches by 6 feet 3 inches, and 5 inches thick, laid horizontal on top of three granite slabs set up edgewise, and bolted together, 5 inches thick, and 2} feet above the ground, without any lettering on it, except "ER. A.D. 1827.")

140. Samuel and Susannah Edson intcred. He July 20, 1692, and she February ye 20, 1699. He aged 80, and she aged 81 years. (When erected, or by whom, is not known. A natural granite slab, 5 inches thick, 5 ft. 7 in. by 4 ft. 3 in., resting on a foun- dation of natural broken stone, 1} foot above ground.)

141. In memory of Mary Keith, dau. of Mr. Ephraim and Mrs. Sarah Keith, who was born Oct. ye 8th, 1733, deceasª June ye 30, 1747.

Memento Mori.

142. In memory of Mr. Nathan Ames, who died April the 10th, 1776, in 23ª year of his age.

143. Here lies burried Mr. Nathan Ames, who died March ye 13th, 1736, in ye 34 year of his age.

144. In memory of Mrs. Bathiah Willis, relict of Capt. Zephaniah Willis, and dau. of Mr. Thomas Hayward, who died Feb. 16, 1783, in the 58 year of her age.

Blessed are they that mourn ; for they shall be comforted.

145. Mrs. Abigail, wife of Col. Edward Howard, died 14th April, 1821, æ 75.

146. In memory of Edward Howard, Esq., died March 9, 1809, in his 85 year.

147. In memory of Mr. Edward Haward, who died July ye 14, Anno Domini 1771, in ye 85th year of his age.

148. In memory of Mary Howard, wife of Edward Howard, who died Jan. 11, 1767, in ye 77 year of her age.

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History of Plymouth county, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 189

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Philadelphia, J.W. Lewis & co. Number of Pages: 1706

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Philadelphia, J.W. Lewis & co.
Number of Pages: 1706