History of Plymouth county, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 191

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

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EPITAPHS IN THE POWDER-HOUSE GRAVEYARD.

1. Lt. Jonathan Packard, died May 27, 1805, in his 73ª year.

2. Mrs. Martha, wife of Lt. Jonathan Packard, died March 11, 1810, in her 82ª year.

3. In memory of Miss Silence Hayward, who died Dec. 13, 1823, in the 73ª year of her age.

4. In memory of Mrs. Silence, wife of Mr. Elijah Hayward; she died Oct. 224, 1803, aged 75.

Many angels guard this lovely clay Till comes the great decisive day When she shall wake for to put on The robe which Christ prepared so long.

5. In memory of Mr. Elijah Hayward, who died July 31, 1800, his age 78.

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

6. In memory of Mrs. Betty Hayward, wife of Mr. Luther Hayward, who died Nov. 9, 1793, in the 28th year of her age.

My friends draw near and drop a tear, In this dark grave I lie ; O think of me when this you see, And be prepared to die.

7. Erected in memory of Mr. Luther Hayward, who died Nov. 12, 1832, aged 74 years.

8. In memory of Mr. Daniel W. Lewis, who died Aug. 17, 1815, in the 28 year of his age.

Friends nor physician could not save My mortal body Hom the grave; Nor can the grave confine me here When Christ shall call me to appear.

9. Erected in memory of Caleb K. Reed, who died Oct. 2, A.D. 1837, aged 38 years.

Death, like an over-flowing stream, Soon bears us to the tomb; But immortality and life Dispel the darksome gloom.

10. Erected in memory of Mrs. Hannah Reed, widow of the late Timothy Reed, Esq., who dicd Dec. 23, 1848, aged 81 years.

There is a land of pure delight Where friends, once parted, shall unite ; And, meeting on that blisful shore, With fond embrace shall part no more.

11. In memory of Mr. Timothy Reed, Jan. 20, 1813, in his 564 year.

Daily onr mortal flesh decays, But Christ our life shall come ; His unreeleting power shall raise Our bodies from the grave.

12. In memory of the Widow Mary Orcutt, who died Nov. 16, 1807, in her 100th year.

13. Here lies Miss Lydia Edson, died Aug. 18, 1793, in her 834 year. 58

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

14. In memory of Mr. Joseph Edson, who died Aug. 27, 1791, ye 36 year of his age.

15. Rebecca, wife of Ezekiel Reed, died Jan. 3, 1845, aged 74 years, 6 mo., 27 days.

In her was manifested that wisdom which is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruit, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

16. Jessc, son of Mr. Jesse Edson, died Aug. 12, 1768, in ye 4th year his age.

17. In memory of Mr. Jesse Edson, who died Nov. 18, 1787, in the 60th year of his age.

18. Here lies buried Mrs. Lydia Edson, wife of Mr. Jesse Edson, who died Jan. 23, 1762, in ye 36th year of her age.

19. Here lies buried Mrs. Lydia Edson, ye wife of Dea. Joseph Edson, who died January 24, 1762, in ye 80th year of her age.

20. Here lies buried Dea. Joseph Edson, who died Aug. 26, 1768, in ye 90th year of his age.

21. In memory of Luther, son of Mr. John Rieh- ards and Kezia, his wife, who was born Dee. 26, 1764, and died Nov. 5, 1776.

22. In memory of Daniel, son of Mr. John Rich- ards and Kezia, his wife, who was born February 4, 1757, and died June 28, 1776.

23. In memory of Rhoda, dau. of Mr. John Rich- ards and Kezia, his wife, who was born Dec. 11, 1760, and died March 27, 1775.

24. In memory of Mrs. Kezia, wife of Mr. John Richards, who died June 9, 1807, in her 73 year.

25. In memory of Mr. John Richards, who died Dec. 26, 1812, in the 90th year of his age.

26. In memory of Ruhamah, daughter of Capt. Josiah Snell and Mrs. Ruhamah, his wife; she died March ye 15, 1786, in ye 17th year of her agc.

Ruhamalı bid a long farewell To all below, where she did dwell; She trod the dark, the gloomy road, To dwell forever with her God.

27. In memory of Mr. Barnabas Snell, who died Jany. ye 28, 1783, in the 27th year of his age.

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

28. In memory of Mrs. Ruhamah Snell, wife of Capt. Josiah Snell, who died Jan. 25, 1792, in ye 61ª year of her agc.

29. In memory of Capt. Josiah Snell, who died Feb. 17, 1803, his age 73.

30. Here lies buried Mrs. Rebecca Brett, ye wife of Deac. Nathaniel Brett, who was born Feb. 25, 1700, and died May 12, 1771. (Deacon N. Brett was fourth town clerk, 1736 to 1779.)

31. Here lies buried the body of Mr. Uriah Brett, only son of Mr. Nathaniel and Rebecca Brett, who

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was born Feb. 25, 1740, dicd March 28, 1768. (This Nathaniel Brett was a deacon, and fourth town clerk, 1736 to 1779.)

32. In memory of Miss Martha, dau. of Lt. Jona- than Packard and Mrs. Martha, his wife, who departed this life Jany ye 19, 1784, in the 19th, ycar of her age.

Hail! happy yonth, gone, thou hast took thy flight, Through Christ, to dwell iu realms of glorious light; Thy stay was short on each, yet made to know, The pains of parting with thy friends holow.

33. In memory of Mr. Caleb Packard, who de- parted this life May ye 27, 1783, in the 24th year of his age.

See here's the youth whose cheerful bloom Promised a train of years to come; Whose soft address and graceful air Had obtained the yealding fair, When fate divides, thro' exploded joy, ; And all his flattering hopes destroy.

34. In memory of Jonathan Packard, ye son of Mr. Jonathan Packard and Martha, his wife, he died Jan. 2, 1762, aged 6 years, 10 mo., 12 days.

35. In memory of Mrs. Susanna, daught of Lieut. Jonathan Packard and Mrs. Martha, his wife, who departed this life Augst ye 5th, 1785, and ye 24th year of her age.

A life agreeable, and death triumphant through a Saviour.

36. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, daughter of Lieut. Jonathan Packard and Mrs. Martha, his wife, who departed this life Nov. ye 20, 1786, in ye 17tb year of her age.

Father I give my spirit up, And trust it in thy hand; My dying flesh shall rest in hope, And rise at thy command.

37. Mrs. Aletha Packard, died Dec. 30, 1805, in her 52ª ycar.

38. Mrs. Sarah Snell, wife of Mr. Caleb Snell ; she died Aug. 27, 1807, in her 27th year.

Over thy now departed friend The tears of sympathy descond ; The ground where thou art bedew, Aud bring thy features plain to viow.

39. Catherine, daughter of Caleb Snell, died Aug. 31, 1807, agcd 9 mos.

40. In memory of Mrs. Anna, wife of Dea. Elijah Snell, who died April 20th, 1800, in her 50th year.

41. In memory of Mrs. Susanna Snell, wife of Deac. Elijah Snell, who died June 19, 1795, aged 53 years, 1 mo., 14 days.

42. In memory of Anna, wife of Mr. Edmund Hayward, who died May 14, 1776, in ye 45th year of her age.

43. In memory of Mr. Edmund Hayward, who dicd February the 12th, 1781, in the 61st year of his age.

44. In memory of Abigail Snell, daughter of Mr. Josiah Sncll, Jun., and Abigail, his wife, who was born May 30th, 1739, deccased May yº 13th, 1747.

45. In memory of Macey Snell, daughter of Mr. Josiah Snell, Jr., and Abigail, his wife, who was born Sept ye 30th, 1736, deceased May ye 27th, 1747.

46. In memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife of Capt. Josiah Snell; she died Dec. ye 2, 1784, in ye 76 year of her age.

Remember me as you pass by, For as you are so once was I ; As I am now so you must he; Prepare for death, and follow me.

47. In memory of Capt. Josiah Snell, he died Aug. ye 20th, 1785, in ye 85th year of his age.

Here, in this gloomy nursery of the dead, A neighbor good, a faithful friend is laid ; Just, peaceful, careful, punctual, and sincere, A father kind, a tender husband dear.

48. Here lies buried Mr. Josiah Snell, who decd April ye 4th, 1753, in ye 79th year of his age.

49. In memory of Luther, son of Mr. Nathan Snell and Betty, his wife ; he died Nov. ye 12th, 1787, in his 5th year.

50. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Betty Snell, wife of Mr. Nathan Snell, who died Jan. 5, 1830, æ 80.

51. In memory of Mr. Nathan Snell, who died June 20, 1802; his age 54.

52. Linthea Snell, died April 5, 1859, aged 64 years, 6 mo. and 4 days.

53. In memory of Mrs. Betsey, wife of Mr. Cyrus Snell ; she died Dec. 14, 1805, in her 28th year.

Think on the parents, mothers, think how great ; How favored with your children in your view ; Whilo you enjoy your health, your wealth and state, Prepare to follow me ; teach them to follow you.

54. In memory of Mr. Cyrus Snell, who died Oct. 29, 1805, æ 27 years.

Death is a solemn scene you all must pass, When you draw uear, Oh ! Mortals think how soon, My blooming hopes and years are fled in haste, So may your morning sun go dowu at noon.

55. In memory of Mrs. Mary Brett, wife of Dea. Nathaniel Brett, decd, who departed this life, Jan. yo 21st, 1780.

56. Erected in memory of Caleb Kingman Rced, son of Mr. Timothy Reed and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who was born July 20, A.D. 1789, and departed this life Oct. 10, 1796, which made his residence in this world 7 ycars, 2 mos. 20 days.

God, my redeemer lives, And often from the skies, Looks down and watches all my dust Till ho shall bid it rise.

57. In memory of Mr. Caleb Kingman, born Sept. 25, 1744, died Sept. 16, 1807, & 63.

All husbands kind and good, a parent doar, To all obliging and to all sincere, True to his offspring, friend and guide, He lived boloved, and lamented died.

58. In memory of Freclove Kingman; she died Jan. yº 3ª, 1815, aged 69 years.

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Iu praise I'll spend my latest breath, Then yield it to the call of death, Iu hope that thou my flesh will raise To celebrate thy deathless praise.

59. Mrs. Sarah, wife of Mr. Steaven Vinall, she died Nov. 4, 1785, in the 75th year of her age.

60. Iu memory of Deborah, wife of Mr. Jacob Packard, who died Feb. ye 9th, 1780, in the 54th year of her age.

61. In memory of Aney Jess, she died Aug. 21, 1814, in her 28th year.

62. Clara S., dau. of James and Betsey B. Hay- ward, æ 10 m. and 3 days.

Happy infaut, early blest, Rest, in peaceful slumber, rest; Early rescued from the cares. Which increase with growing years.

63. In memory of Mr. Luther Hayward, Jr., who died Nov. 16, 1824, aged 38 years.

64. In memory of Mrs. Clarissa R. Hayward, wife of Mr. Luther Hayward, Jr., who died Nov. 8, 1824, aged 36.

65. In memory of George, son of Mr. Luther Hay- ward, Jr., and Mrs. Clarissa, his wife, who died Oct. 17, 1824, aged + years, 6 mo.

66. In memory of Mr. James Ingalls, who died Sept. 11, 1816, in the 54th year of his age.

Art thou a man of honest mould, With fervent heart sincere ? A husband, father, friend behold, Thy brother slumbers here.

67. In memory of Samuel, son of Mr. Samuel Willis and Susanna, his wife, who died April ye 10th, 1780, in his 20th year.

Depart my friends, Wipe off your tears ; Here I must lie Till Christ appears.

68. In memory of Mrs. Susanna, wife of Mr. Sam- uel Willis, who died Dec. ye 10, 1783, in ye 58 year of her age.

Stop, kind reader, and drop a tear ; Think on the dust that slumbers here ; And while you read the fate of me Think ou the glass that runs for thee.

69. In memory of Mr. Samuel Willis, who died Nov. ye 20th, 1778, in ye 54th year of his age.

Behold and see as you pass by, For as you are so once was I ; And as I am now so you must be ; Prepare for death, and follow me.

70. In memory of Miss Martha Snell; who died Sept 24, 1817, æ 64.

Could grateful love recall the fleeting breath, Or fond affection sooth relentless death ; Then had this stone ne'er claimed a social tear, Or read to thoughtless man a lesson here.

71. Here lies MIrs. Sarah Snell, she died Nov. 17, 1800, in her 39th year.

72. In memory of Mrs. Martha, wife of Mr. Jona- chan Snell, she died Nov. 16, 1781, in ye 54th year of her age.

73. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Snell, who died Nov. 22, 1800, in his 83ª year.

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.

74. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Snell, Jr., son of Mr. Jonathan Snell and Martha, his wife ; he died March 9th, 1782, in the 30th year of his age.

75. In memory of Edward, son of Mr. Jonathan Snell and Martha, his wife, he died Dec. 22, 1782, in ye 18th year of his age.

76. In memory of Mr. Israel Packard, Jr., who died April 20th, 1752, aged 35 years and 14 days.

77. Rhoda, daught of Mr. Robert Packard and Lydia, his wife, born Oct. 4, 1749, died April 4, 1750.

78. Erected in memory of Mrs. Anne, wife of Mr. Ephraim Snell, who died Juue ye 9th, 1790, in ye 34th year of her age.

79. In memory of Capt. Ephraim Snell, who died Sept. 30, 1805, in his 50th year.

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.

80. Mrs. Hannah, widow of Caleb Snell, formerly widow of Josiah Williams and Capt. Ephraim Snell, died July 5, 1846, in the 83ª year of her age.

81. Erected to the memory of Ephraim, sou of Mr. Ephraim Snell, and Mrs. Anne, his wife, who died July ye 10th, 1790, aged 7 weeks and 1 day.

82. In memory of Miss Bathsheba Snell, who died Oct. 7, 1734, aged 47.

83. Florette, daughter of Levi P. and Melora A. Bailey, died Sept. 1, 1846, aged 7 months and 6 days.

Early fled life, care and sorrow, Lowly in the grave to rest ; She shall on a glorious morrow ; Rise to mingle with the blest.

84. Edward Snell, born Aug. 2, 1804, died Juue 8, 1858.

Gone Home.

85. In memory of Mary W., wife of Edward Snell, who died May 29, 1844, in her 31st year.

86. In Memory of Mrs. Hannah T., wife of Mr. Edward Snell, who died Nov. 3, 1840, in her 30 year. Also their infant dau., died Oct. 29, 1840, aged 3 weeks.

87. In memory of Emmeline S., wife of Edward Snell, who died April 7, 1838, in the 30th year of her age.

88. Samuel, son of Calvin and Sally Jackson, died Dec. 15, 1810, æ 11 days.

89. In memory of Mrs. Lydia Richards, widow of Mr. Benjamin Richards, who died April ye 23, 1788, in ye 93ª year of her age.

Worn and with age we did receive Our death by Adam and by Eve ; But life and pardon that is showu To us by Christ, God's only son.

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90. In memory of Mr. Ezra Richards, who died Sept. y" 26th, 1786, in ye 59th year of his age.

91. In memory of Deac. Josiah Richards, who died April 6, 1815, aged 90 years.

92. Mrs. Anne, wife of Dca. Josiah Richards, dicd Aug. 12, 1828, æ 81.

93. In memory of Marcus, son of Mr. Daniel Hart- well and Mehetabcl, his wife, he died May ye 9, 1881, aged 9 mos. 8 days.

Depart my friends. Wipe off your tears: Here I must lie Till Christ appears.

94. In memory of David, son of Mr. Daniel Hart- well and Mahetabel, his wife; he died Oct. ye 24th, 1782, aged 6 mo., 13 days.

95. Betty, daughter of Mr. John Copeland, Jr., and Mehetabel, his wife, born Feb. 27th, 1770, and died May 19, 1775.

96. In memory of Ambrose, son to Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Mary Marshall; he died Decmr ye 5th, 1784, aged 6 mos., 23 days.

97. John, son of Mr. Eleazer Churchell and Lucy, his wife; he died Oct. 2ª, 1801, in infancy.

98. Deborah, daughter of Mr. Eleazer Churchell and Lucy, his wife; she died Sept. 17th, 1804, in her 9th year.

99. In memory of Mrs. Hannah O. Douglas, wife of George Douglas, who died Nov. 25, 1836, aged 30 years.

100. Hugh Carr. (No inscription.)

(101, 102, 103, 104, and other graves near this place, are colored people, without stones, such as Thomas Sutten, Peter and Parmenas Pierce, Levi, John, and Jacob, Jr., Tarbut or Talbut, and wife of Jacob, Jr., and two wives of Jacob, Sr., Sally Carden, Frank Sutten, and others.)

Jerusalem Graveyard .- The Jerusalem Grave- yard is on the west side of the road leading from the almshouse to Jerusalem, and was established as early as 1749; contains thirty-three square rods; is one hundred and fifty feet on said road, running north and south, and extending back sixty-four feet east and west; has thirty-six lettered grave-stones and some half a dozen graves unmarked, except by native flat stone, without inscription ; graves head east, foot west, and all stones facing east.

The Rev. John Burr, aged sixty-one, and Dr. Abiel Howard, aged seventy-two, were buried here in 1777. The first two persons buried liere were Mary Hay- ward, a child, dicd June 15, 1749, and John Howard, a child, died 1753; and the last two persons buried here were Jonathan Hayward, died April 30, 1824, aged eighty-cight, and Charity Howard, died Dcc. 4, 1829, aged eighty-two. Twelve of the thirty-six per- sons having gravestones dicd during ten years suc- ceeding 1760, and half of the thirty-six died between 1770 and 1800, and only three, besides the two above named, have died since 1800-one in 1803, one in 1811, and one in 1813.

This ground was virtually abandoned and wholly neglected for many years. A good growth of wood and timber had grown up, and was standing thereon a few years ago, when the town of West Bridgewater extinguished the outstanding title, took possession of the premises, caused the wood and timber to be cut and removed, and inclosed the ground with a wooden post and rail fence on three sides thercof, and a stone wall on the back sidc.

There are in this yard thirteen Haywards, five Burrs, and four each of the Bretts and Hartwells. We are unable to find any ancient record relating to this graveyard, and only one deed of land is known to exist, and that recently taken from Jane S. T. Hervey, daughter of Zeba Howard, and wife of L. D. Hervey, conveying the premises to the town of West Bridge- water.

EPITAPHS IN THE JERUSALEM GRAVEYARD.

1. In memory of Hannah, daughter of Mr. Philip Reynolds and Hannah, his wife, who died Dec. ye 23, 1774, in ye 6th year of her age.

2. In memory of Mr. Philip Reynolds, who died Jan. 4, 1775, in ye 35th year of his age.

3. In memory of Freelove Brett, daugh. of Mr. John Brett and Alice, his wife, who died Jany 12, 1779, in the 33d year of her age.

4. In memory of Hannah Brett, daugh. of Mr. John Brett and Alice, his wife, who died Oct. 20th, 1779, in the 26th year of her age.

5. Here lies Mr. John Brett, who died Aug. 28th, 1793, in the 88th year of his age.

6. In memory of Alice, widow of Mr. John Brett, who died Dec. 1st, 1794, in her 81st year.

7. In memory of Mrs. Anna Williams, wife of Mr. George Williams, who died Sept. 4, 1775, in ye 23ª ycar of her age.

8. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Kingman, wife of Mr. Alexander Kingman, who died Nov. 16, 1789, aged 65 years.

9. In memory of Lieut. Daniel Howard, who died Marclı ye 23ª, 1782, in ye 35th year of his age.

Stoop down my thoughts that used to rise, Converse a while with death, Think how a gasping mortal lies And pants away his breath.

10. In memory of Mrs. Silence, the wife of Abiel Howard, M.D .; she died Augt ye 17, 1775, ætatis 62. (A daughter of Nehemiah Washburn.)

In dust I die, to dust I return ; This is my place, my destined urn, O think of death, heaven, and hell ; Make God your friend and all is well.

11. In memory of Abiel Howard, M.D .; he died Jany the 10th, 1777, in y" 73ª year of his age. (A graduate Harvard University 1729, whose daughter Silence married Dr. Philip Bryant, father of Dr. Peter Bryant, of Cummington, who was the father of Wil- liam Cullen Bryant, the poct.)

The sweot remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.

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12. In memory of Mr. Joshua Howard, who died March ye 31st, 1780, in ye 29th year of his age.

13. In memory of Miss Charity Howard, who died Dec. 4, 1829, æ 82 years.

14. Here lies Mr. Jonathan Burr ; he died January 24th, in the 66th year of his age.

Death, inexorable, hath laid in the dust The man who was faithful, pious, and just ; From torments extreme, how happy the flight From misery to joy-from darkness to light.

15. In memory of Mrs. Martha, wife of Mr. Jona- than Burr, who died Dec. ye 12th, 1791, in ye 55th year of her age.

Our loving friend is gone, No more to cheer her friends and children dear, O certain fate, we view this teaching stone And mourn thy death to meditate our own.

16. In memory of Mrs. Mary Hayward, the wife of MIr. Abner Hayward, who died Dec. 4, æ 1783, in the 65th year of her age.

Onr life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh ;

The moments when our lives begin We all begin to die.

Death is a debt to nature due

Which I have paid, and so must you.

17. In memory of Mrs. Susanna Hayward, who died March 25, 1800, in the 48th year of her age. '

Here let yon rest in peaceful dust Till God to glory raise the dust.

18. In memory of Rev. John Burr, who died March the 16th, 1777, in ye 62ª year of his age.

In memory of Mrs. Silence Burr, wife of Deac. John Burr, who died May 6, 1773, in ye 68 year of her age. (Deacon John Burr here means the Rev. John Burr above.)

19. In memory of Ruth, daugh. of Mr. Jonathan Burr and Martha, his wife; she died Oct. 15, 1776, in the 2ª year of her age.

20. John, son of Mr. Theophilus Howard and Susanna, his wife, born Sept. 30, 1750, died Mch. 1, 1752-3.

21. Kezia, wife of Mr. Thaddeus Howard, died May 26, 1811, in her 50 year.

22. In memory of Jerahmul, son of Jonathan Hay- ward and Mary, his wife; he died Aug. 28, 1774, in ye 3 year of his age.

23. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Hayward, who died April 30, 1824, in the 89th year of his age.

Stop, kind friends, and take a view ; The shrond and grave do wait for you ; When on my grave yon cast an eye, Think on cold death ; you soon must die.

24. Miss Mary Hayward wife of Mr. Jonathan Hayward, died Oct. 6, 1813, & 61.

Let this vain world engage no more, Behold the gaping tomb ; It bids us seize the present hour, To-morrow death may come.

27. In memory of Mrs. Betty Hartwell, the wife

of Mr. Nathan Hartwell, who died Feb. 28, 1762, aged 26 years and 6 mos.

26. In memory of Silence Burr, daughter of Mr. Seth Burr and Charity, his wife, who died March ye 20, A. D. 1780, in the 26th year of her age.

You, reader, stop And lend a tear; Think on the dust That slumbers here.

27. Orin Hayward, son of Mr. Solomon Hayward and Mrs. Martha his wife, died Feb. 15, 1797, aged 6 mos.

28. Sally B. Hayward, daughter of Mr. Solomon Hayward and Mrs. Martha, his wife, died Feb. 6, 1803, in the + year of her age.

29. Royal Hayward, son of Mr. Solomon Hayward and Mrs. Martha, his wife, died Feb. 7, 1797, aged 2 years, 9 months.

30. In memory of Mrs. Abigail Hayward, wife of Mr. Peter Hayward, who died Oct. 9, 1776, in ye 67th year of her age. (She was one of five daughters of Jonathan Williams, of Taunton, a large landholder. Her sister, Mary, married Seth Dean, of Raynham, and her daughter, Rebecca Dean, married Woodward Latham.)

31. In memory of Mr. Peter Hayward, who died July the 14, 1765, in ye 56th year of his age. (He was son of Deacon Joseph.)

32. Abigail, daughter of Mr. Peter Hayward and Abigail, his wife, died April ye 21st, 1760, in ye 15th year of her age.

33. Peter, son of Mr. Peter Hayward and Abigail, his wife, died January ye 13th, 1753, in the 2ª year of his age.

34. Here lies buried Mr. Samuel Hartwell, wlio dece December ye 25, 1760, in the 67th year of his age. Here lies buried Mr. Jonathan Hartwell, who died Feb. 8th, 1761, in the 40th year of his age.

And Hannah, his daughter, deca Jany ye 30th, 1761, in ye 3ª year of her age. (These persons died with smallpox.)

35. Mary, daugh. of Mr. Benjamin Hayward and Sarah, his wife, died June 15, 1749, aged 6 years and 6 mos.

36. In memory of Thomas, son of Mr. David Wade and Mary, his wife; he died March ye 14th, 1768, in ye 4th year of his age.

The Alger Graveyard and Tomb .- This yard contains sixteen to twenty square rods of land on Wolf Trap Hill, west side of Flaggy Meadow Brook, south side of the road, nearly opposite the dwelling- house of John Otis Alger, in West Bridgewater.

There is a common balance-wall on the west side, and a bank wall on the north side, next to the road, and otherwise it is uninclosed. There are four graves with gravestones having the following inscription thereon, to wit:

1. James Keith, son of Mr. Calvin Keith, died of an epilepsy, March 13, 1801, in his 17th year.

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Erected in memory of Lieut. James Alger, who

died May 20, 1810, in his 82ª year.

3. Erected in memory of Mrs. Martha Alger, wife of Lieut. James Alger; she died 23ª Aug., 1813, in her 81st year.

4. Hannah, daughter of Kingman and Sarah Cook, died Jan. 29, 1822, 2 years, 10 mos.

And there are five graves in this yard without monument or inseription, to wit :

1. A daughter of Abiezer Alger, Jr., stillborn, June 21, 1813.

2. Rachel Keith, born July 22, 1744, died about 1815, 71 years of age. (She was a daughter of Ebe- nezer Keith, and half-sister of the first Abiezer Alger's wife.)

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History of Plymouth county, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 191

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