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INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD CEMETERY
Miss REBEKAH PARKER, died March 17. 1830 Æt. 77.
May angels guard her sleeping clay, Till comes the great revealing day ; Then in her Saviour's image drest, May she appear compleatly blest.
Mrs. HANNAH, Consort of Mr. William Parker, died May 11, 1830. Æt. 80. Oppress'd with toils and cares,
Her soul had here no rest ;
She look'd for peace beyond the grave, And found it with the bless'd.
AARON PARKER ESQ of Bradford died March 3d 1831 Aged 59
All thy comforts, ransom'd spirit Pains and sorrows on the road Led thee through a Saviours merit To thine endless rest in God.
Though the softest ties are broken Though thy husband slumbers here Mourner take what God has spoken Take his word and dry thy tear
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MRS ELIZABETH S. N. wife of Theadore Parker died Nov. 11 1832 Aged 42 10 mos Rest happy Spirit. An affectionate mother will be remembered in the hearts of her children
SOPHIA A. wife of Amos Parker Esq died Feb 6 1836 Æt 28 Peace to thy slumbering mortal frame That's laid in that cold bed No pains nor cares disturb thee more When numbered with the dead Departed Spirit now farewell Transient on earth thy stay Daughter of glory thou hast wing'd To blissful rest thy way
In memory of MOSES PARKER EsQ. who died suddenly July 9, 1837. Aged 81.
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He was a pattern of Industry, Economy and Liberality, and a firm supporter of the Religious Institutions of our puritan Ancestors. I would not feel my heart-strings break, Nor see my members yield to death ; I would not watch my fainting pulse; Or sense my last expiring breath : But I would lay me down to sleep, With ardent faith and humble prayer, When some sweet summer day is spent, And breathe my life out sweetly there.
JUDITH Wife of NATHANIEL PARKER DIED January 9, 1840, Aged 96 yrs.
WILLIAM PARKER Born
Jay. 10, 1748 ; Died Nov. 26, 1842; Aged 94 yrs 10 mo. 16 days.
In memory of SARAH widow of SAMUEL PALMER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC
MOSES PARKER ESQ. who died Dec. 11, 1847 : aged 93 years & 7 mos.
HERE LIES BURIED
THE BODY OF Mr
18 1758 IN ye 73 YEAR OF HIS AGE
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SACRED To the memory of ABIGAIL Wife of NATHAN PARKER, Who died Dec. 11, 1847, .Et. 65. " To the faithful death is the gate of life." The virtnes which a life hath shown, Requires no record on thy stone.
BETSY PARKER Widow of AARON PARKER BORN April 20 1772 DIED MARCH 26 1861 All is not here of our beloved and bless'd Leave ye the sleeper with her God to rest
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF MRS SUSANNA Ye WIFE OF Mr EBENEZER PALMER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 3 1758 IN Ye 30th YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF MRS ELISABETH PALMER WIDOW OF Mr SAMUEL PALMER WHO DIED FEBY ye 11h 1774 IN THE 85h YEAR OF HER AGE
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In MEMORY OF
SAMUEL PALMEr
SON OF SAMUL AnD Mrs MAry PALMEr WHO
In Memory of two children of Mr Wm & Mrs Mehitabel Palmer Polly William
died Nov ye died July ye
DIED APRIL THE 3d 1781 IN
THE 21 YEAR OF HIS AGE
William Palmer died Jan 15 1797 Etat 2 Moses Palmer died June 2d 1800 .Et 3 Children of Mr William and Mrs Mehitabel Palmer
Mr SAMUEL PALMER departed this life Sept 3 1800 .Etat 73 My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound Then burst the chains in sweet surprise And in my Saviour's image rise.
Mrs MARY PALMER Relict of Mr Samuel Palmer died Sept 4 1814 Æt 83
SOPHIA S. Wife of JOHN PEARSON, DIED January 21. 1870, Aged 74 yrs ..
19 1783 6 1793 aged
aged 9 months 2 years & 6 ms
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HERE LYES BURIED the BODY OF MaRtHa the WIFE OF JOHN PEMBERTON WHO DIED MAY ve 4th 1729 & IN the 56th YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF Mr IOHIN PEMBARTON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 28 1753 IN THE 72 YEAR OF HIS AGE
Sarah Ednah daughter of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Perkins died Nov 25th 1830 Aged 6 yrs & 6 mos The opening bnd to heaven 's conveyed And now it blossoms there
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF Mr JONAS PLATTS WHO DIED APRIL THIE 27h 1766 AND IN THE 66h YEAR OF IJS AGE
In Memory of Mrs Miriam Platts who
died August
the 19h 1776 And in the 73d year of her Age.
In Memory of Mrs Sarah Platts Who
died August The 27h 1775 And in the 37h year of her Age
DELIA ANN daught. of Nathan & Delia Perley died Jan 19 1834 Æt 19
MR MOODY H. PERLEY DIED SEPT. 13, 1842 : AGED 25
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Mrs. Abigail Platts Relict of Mr. Jonas Platts died Aug. 7th 1802 Æt. 91
Miss Anna Platts departed this life March 17th 1809 Æt. 73
Miss ELIZABETH PLATTS died March 9. 1825 Æt. 80.
While I lie buried deep in dust,
My flesh shall be thy care ; These mould'ring limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair.
HERE LYES BURIED the BODY OF SaRaH PUFFER ye
Amos B son of John & Lavinia
DAUGHTER OF IonatHaN & aBIaLL PUFFER died May 2
Richardson
WHO DIED DECEMBr ye 4 1729 & In ye 11 YEAR OF HER AGE
1832 Aged
13 months
Miss RUTH RICHARDSON DIED OCT 9 1840 Æt 50 Dearest Sister thou has left us And thy loss we deeply feel But tis God that has bereft us He can all our sorrows heal
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Joseph „son of John & Lavinia Richardson died May 21 1825 aged 14 months
Lavinia Ann danght of John & Lavinia Richardson died May 14 1826 aged 3 weeks
Lavinia daughter of John & Lavinia Richardson died Oct 14 1825 Æt 4
Mrs LAVINIA wife of Mr John Richardson died June 13 1832 Æt 39
Mrs LYDIA wife of Mr Daniel Richardson died June 9 1836 ÆEt 71
We mourn thy sudden swift remove From earth & all enjoyments here But Christ commands we must obey Without a murmur or a tear.
MR DANIEL RICHARDSON Died Jan 7 1845 Æt 90 The soul from sin forever free Shall mourn its power no more But drest in spotless purity Redeeming love adore.
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MISS HANNAII RICHARDSON DIED Nov. 11, 1854 Aged 67 yrs God hath said that die we must Our bodies will return to dust.
ERECTED
In Memory of
Mrs BETSEY ROGERS, Consort of Mr Joel Rogers
who died January the 15th AD. 1790. in the 20th year of her Age.
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF MRS MOLLY THE WIFE OF MR ELEPHALET ROLINGS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 29 1753 IN THE 25th YEAR OF HER AGE
Sacred to The Memory of
Mrs IIANNAH ROLINGS the wife of
Mr Eliphalet Rollings Who died August
the 16 AD 1787 in the 53d
of her age
HERE LYES BURIED
the BODY OF Mrs SaRaH ROLF the
WIFE OF Mr EZRa ROLF WHO DIED
FEBRUARY ye 23 1728 IN ye 40 FOFSt yEaR OF HIER AGE
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF MR EZRA ROLF
WHO DIED IENRY 8th 1750 51 IN
THE 71st YEAR
OF HIS AGE
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Mr Eliphalet Rollins died died April 26th 1797 Ætat 19.
November 8th 1799 Ætat 74
William M. Rollins
Mr ELIPHALET ROLLINS died Oct. 27 1818 Æt 61 The Kindest Husband, Parent, son & Brother A sincere Friend and An honest man.
Sacred to the memory of MRS PATTY ROLLINS Widow of the late Mr. Eliphalet Rollins who died 27th Oct 1819 in her 58th year She was exemplary & cheerful in the performance of every duty, affectionate and kind to all, and patient and resigned in sickness, and affliction.
The goodness of God, his parental character, our love of him as a principle of conduct, the character & example of our Saviour and the joys of Heaven were her favorite themes.
Mr JOSEPH ROLLINS died
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Feb. 19 1825 Æt. 61
Here rest, beloved relicts, rest in peace Till the archangels last and solemn triumph (life
Shall break your slumbers, then arise to Immortal life, eternal happiness.
Mr. EBENr ROLLINS, died June 24, 1832, /Et. 21.
Calmly he laid him down to rest,
Because of sins, forgiveness ;
And with his Saviour's presence blest, He slept to wake in Heaven.
RACHEL, wife of JOSEPH ROLLINS DIED March 19 1866 Aged 97 Yrs
Miss SARAH D. ROLLINS died Oct. 9, 1828, Æt. 22. Ye youth who oft may view this spot, Whose health and prospects promise fair, Reflect -- soon death may be your lot, O then to meet your God prepare.
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SACRED to the Memory of Mrs MOLLEY RUSSELL, Confort of Mr PETER RUSSELL; who quitted this stage of mortality, and passed into the world of spirits Oct. 12 th 1783 in Ye 41st Year of her Age, Supported by lively Hopes of ent'ring into the Joys of her Lord.
My flefh t hall flumber in the ground, Till the laft trumpets joyful found, Then burft the grave with fweet furprise, And in my Saviour's Image rife.
Ceafe then, my friends, to mourn, bid earth adieu, Loofen from hence the grafp of fond defire, Weigh anchor and fome happier clime explore.
Sacred to the Memory of Thomas Ruffell, fon of Peter Ruffell, Efq,r & Mrs Molly Ruffell, who died Auguft, the 12th AD. 1787, in the 14 th year of his Age.
Mrs Mary Russell, Consort of Peter Russell Esq. died Octr 31ist 1804, Ætat 60.
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Peter Russell Esq. departed this life May 28 th 1806. Æt. 67.
Adieu, ye friends, who once possest my heart, Dispel your grief, tis Jesus bids us part, Saviour I come ! O take me to thy breast, And give me there my everlasting rest.
When I lie bury'd deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care. These with'ring limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair.
MOSES SANDERS
DIED June 8 1819 Aged 54 yrs.
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HANNAH THE WIFE OT Mr JOHN SARGENT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVR 14 1761 IN THE 70 YEAR OF HER AGE.
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF Mr JOHN SARGENT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AGUST roth 1756 IN Ye 64th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF MR THOMAS SAVARY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 15th 1753 IN THE 52nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE LIES BURYED THE BODY OF MR>
HERE LIES
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IN GROVELAND, MASS.
BURIED THE BODY OF MRs REBAKAH THE WIFE OF MR
y ROBART SAVOR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTR
24 1763 IN Ye 69 YEAR OF HER AGE.
In Memory of two Sons of Mr William & Mrs Mary Savary
William Died the 17 AD. 1773 aged 17 months & 2 days
William the younger Died April the 12 AD. 1777 aged 19 days
THIS in MEMory OF M'rs BETHIAH SAVORY THE WIFE OF Mr THOMAS SAVOry WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE Ist 1781 AnD in THE 31 st YEAr oF HEr AGE
In Memory of Anna Savory Daughr of Mr William & Mrs. Mary Savory
who Died Novembr the 7th 1783 Aged 16 months & 15 days.
In Memory of Mr.s Marcy the widow of Mr Thomas Savory who died Novr the 10 th 1785 in the 82n year of her age.
Memento Mori Sacred to the Memory of
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Mifs SALLY SAVORY daughter of Mr William & Mrs. Mary Savary who died Octr ye Sth 1790 Ætat 20
Huf h my dear friends not all your deep drawn fighs or louder groans can fnatch me from the skies. High heav'n decrees, let not vain man reply Or dare to dictate when his friend shall die In partial justice fnapt the vital thread In my behalf and gave me to the dead.
In memory of Bethiah Savory daughter of Capt Thomas & Mrs Molly Savory, who died Octr Ye Ist AD. 1790. Aged 3 years & 7 months. Tender fofteft infant mild, Perfect, fweeteft, loveliest child, Tranfient luftre, beautious clay, Cut of by death in early day.
Mr WILLIAM SAVORY departed this life July 22d 1800 Ætat 56
Tho' woes on woes has faddened thy laft years And anguish keen has cau'f'd a sea of tears Heaven wounds to heal marks the long lab'ring breast Difsolves the night & gives thee to thy rest.
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Polley Savory, daughter of Major Thomas & Mrs Polley Savory, died June 21ft 1800, Ætat. II.
Capt. John Savory departed this life April 5th 1805 Ætat. 68.
Mrs MARY SAVORY Relict of Mr William Savory died Dec. 29 1814 Æt 69 The rising morning can't assume That we shall end the day For death stands ready at the door To seize our lives away.
Mr. JOHN SAVORY died Jan. 1, 1823. Æt. 65.
Mrs. SARAH relict of Capt. John Savory ; died June 4, 1823 Æt. 89.
THOMAS SAVORY; ESQ. died May 24, 1829.
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Æt. 73.
This last tribute of affection is raised that the living may see a memento of the departed. His death has sundered many a tender tie and wounded many an affectionate heart. He died rejoicing that in exchange for the dark and sorrowful abode of earth he should receive a bright and glorious mansion in heaven.
Sovereign of nature, all is thine, By thee the orbs celestial shine.
And Jesus said unto th Em, suffer little Children to come unto me & forbid
them not for of such is the kingdom of GOD Bible
Clara Balch died
Dec. 8 1831 aged 6 mons Mary Rollins died Dec 21 1833 aged 8 mons Children of George & Louisa B. Savary.
Mrs. MARY, Relict of Thomas Savary Esq. died April 15 1833. Æt. 77 To her numerous friends and relatives
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She has left a valuable Legacy in her example of Parental affection and Christian benevolence.
SACRED To the memory of MR. ELIPHALET SAVORY. Died Jan. 25, 1838 Æt. 73.
Behold and see, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I ; As I am now, so you must be, Prepare for death, and follow me.
Mrs. MARY, relict of Mr John Savory, died Dec. 29, 1840, Æt. 83. Set thine house in order, For thou also must die.
Mr CHARLES SHATTUCK died in Boston May 26 1829 Æt. 22. Dear son & brother thou hast left us, Yes thy loss we deeply feel,
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But tis God that hath bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal, Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled, Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed.
Mr JOHN SHUFF died 1825
E N Shuff
July 16 1802 Æt 1 yr
Æt. 39
MR. JEREMIAH SPOFFORD died Aug. 23. 1827. Æt. 77. Give to this grave a passing tear. My friend, my father slumbers here.
Deacon ELEAZAR SPOFFORD), departed this life in the confident hope of a better. March 15. 1828. Æt 8S A pattern of industry and frugality, An example to his cótemporaries, A benefactor to his de's cendents, And an efficient friend of christian missions.
TEMPERANCE.
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Widow of JEREMIAH SPOFFORD, Died Dec. 5. 1842. Æt. 87. Kind was that Providence Which made us her children, May we be ever worthy of such a parent.
In memory of MISS TEMPERENCE SPOFFORD, Who departed this life, July 3. 1858 ; Aged 80 yrs.
"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit to God who gave it."
In memory of Ignatius Stevens who died Jan. 5th 1795 ÆEtat 4 Ah death could'st thou not spare his youthful bloom But summon'd him so early to the tomb. Also in Memory of Jonathan Stevens Jun, who died at Aux Cayes May 24 1795 Ætat 17 In foreign climes alas ! resigns his breath His friends far from him in the hour of death Sons of Mr Jonathan & Mrs Mary Stevens
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Mr Jonathan Stevens departed this life December 23d AD. 1802 Ætat 55 Thus o'er this short contracted span Which is assigned to mortal man The Gospel casts a smile of peace And bids our anxious cares to cease.
James Stevens son of Mr Jonathan & Mrs Mary Stevens died Jan. 27 th 1803 Æt. 17. His scanty glass of life has quickly run His soul has took its flight to worlds unknown With a bright day arose his morning sun But now alas tis set and all his days on earth is done
HERE LYES BURIED the BODY OF MaRy StICKney the WIFe OF THomas StICKney WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1737 & In Y'e 4- YEAR OF HER AGE
HER LYES BURIED the BODY OF
ELISABETH StICKNEY the WIFE OF SAMUEL STICKNEY WHO DIED MAY 11 th 1737 IN Ye 30 th YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF LIUt THOMAS
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STICKNEY WHO DIED OCTOBER THE 27 1 769 IN THE 76h YEAR OF HIS AGE.
In Memory of Mrs Susanna The Wife OF
Mr Samuel Stickney who died Iuly the 28h 1776 In the 63 year OF her Age
ERECTED
In Memory of Mr SAMUEL STICKNEY who departed this Life December the 29th AD 1783 in the 82d year of his Age
Benjamin, Son of Mr Daniel & Mrs Sarah Stickney died July 21ft 1790
aged 7 days.
Leonard Son of Mr Daniel & Mrs Sarah Stickney died Jan ye 10th 1795 aged 3 years & 4 months
Daniel, Son of Mr Daniel & Mrs Sarah Stickney died Jan. ye 2d 1795, aged 17 months.
In Memory of Mehetabel, daughter of Capt. Thomas & Mrs Sarah Stickney who died Jan. 22d 1795 Ætat. 14.
Leonard Parker son of Mr Joseph & Mrs. Olive Stickney died June 9, 1811 aged 16 months Hush my babe lie still & (rest God called you home he thought it best
Miss SARAH STICKNEY,
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Daughter of Dean Daniel & Mrs. Sarah Stickney, died Sept. 28, 1817. Æt. 21
Here in this desert wild she bloom'd awhile, But chill disease death's wintry blast assail'd, Resign'd, she died in hope, ere long to raise Her voice to sing her great Redeemer's praise.
Capt. Thomas Stickney, departed this life Nov. 8th 1808. Æt. 74.
Mortals how few among your race Have given this thought its weight ; That on this flying moment hangs, Your everlasting state. A soldier of the Revolution.
Mr Capt. Thomas Stickney died Oct. 31, 1815, Æt. 78.
EBENEZER STICKNEY departed this life Nov. 13 1812. Æt. 67.
Miss Rebeckah Stickney, departed this life Jan, 11, 1814, Æt. 37
Mrs. SARAH STICKNEY Relict of
ANN MARY daughter of Daniel B. & Ann Stickney died Oct. 3 1830 aged 3 years & 6 m's
Weep not friends for Ann Mary Sweetest child, she lisps no more All those charms that made her lovely, Dwell upon another shore.
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MR. THOMAS STICKNEY, Died Sept. 4. 1820 ; Aged 50.
Sept. 2. 1845; Aged 69.
MRS. HITTY STICKNEY, Died
Mrs MARY relict of Mr Eben Stickney died
Oct 7 1835 Æt S5
Miss
MARTHA J. STICKNEY DIED
DEC. S, 1858, Aged 48 yrs. "Therefore be ye also ready ; for in such an hour as ye think not, the son fo man cometh."
Abby Johnson daughter of Gorham P. & Elizabeth F. Tandy died July 26 1834 Jesus said suffer little come Children to unto me And forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of God.
ELIZABETH F.
Wife of GORHAM P. TANDY, Died Feb. 1, 1844 : aged 41 yrs. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth."
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HERE LYES BURIED the BODY OF
SaRaH TEnne the WIFe OF DanIEL TEnne WHO DIED AUGU
ST ye 31 1732 AGED 27 YEARS
MARY ye DAUGHTER OF PHILLIP And IEAnE TEnnEY
DIED SEPt 13 1736 IN ye 3rd YEAR OF HER AGE
SAMUEL SON OF PHILLIP And
IEANE TEnnEY DIED SEPt ye 15 1736 AGED IN ye II Month
MARtHA ye DAUGHTER OF PHILLIP AnD IEAnE TEnnEY DIED AUGUst ye 15 1736 In ye 6 YEAR OF HER AGE
REBEKAH TEnny the DaFtER OF IonatHan anD
REBEKAH TEnny WHO DIED IUnE the 22 1736 & in ye S YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LYES BURIED the BODY OF MRs REBEKAH TEnnEY
the WIFE OF MR IONAtHAN TEnnEY
DIED APRIL 1739
AGED
YEARS
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF MRs HANNAH ye WIFE OF ELDER SAMUEL TENNEY DIED OCtr 29 1745 IN THE 76 YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF ELDER SAMUEL TENNEY WHO DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1747 & IN THE SIst YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE LIES BURIED
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IN GROVELAND, MASS.
THE BODY OF Mr DANIEL TENNEY WHO DIED MAY 7 1751 IN THE 5oh YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF THE WIDOW ANN TENNEY WHO DIED JUNE ye 28th 1768 IN ye 68th YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LIES THE BODY OF REBEKAH THE DAUGHTER OF Mr WILLIAM AND Mrs REBEKAH TENNY WHO DIED SEPT Ye Sh 1773
AGED Ye ich MONTh
Mrs HANNAH C. wife of PHILIP TENNEY Born Apr. 17, 1777 Died Sept. 24, 1862.
ERECTED In memory of Deacon Phillip Tenney Who Departed this life December the 21 1783 and in the 77th year of his age.
Dean Jonathan Tenny departed this life Feb. 24 1786 Æt. S2.
Memento mori Here lie Interred the Remains of Mrs HANNAH TENNEY, Confort of Deacon Thomas Tenney who departed this life August the 23d AD. 1790 AEtat 56. Great God I own the fentence juft
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And nature muft decay, I yield my body to the duft, To dwell with fellow-clay. Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave, And trample on the tombs My Jefus, my Redeemer lives, My God my Savior comes.
Deacon THOMAS TENNEY, departed this life, July 2d 1798. Ætat 67-
Some hearty friend fhall drop his tear
On our dry bones, and fay,
Thefe once were ftrong af mine appear, And mine muft be as they. Thus fhall our mould'ring members teach
What now our fenfes learn,
For duft and af hes loudeft preach Man's infinite concern.
Memento mori.
Sacred to the Memory of Mifs BETTY TENNEY, (daughter of Deacon Thomas & Mrs Hannah Tenney) who died Septr ye 9th Al). 1789 : Ætat 34, Behold and fee, you that pafs by. As you are now fo once was I, As I am now fo you muft be, Prepare for death and follow me.
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Mifs SALLY TENNEY, daughter of Deacon Thomas & Mrs Hannah Tenney, died Feb. 3d 1797. Ætat 31 . A lecture, filent, but of fovereign power, To vice, confusion, and to virtue peace. Virtue alone has majesty in death.
Mrs ABIGAIL Consort of Mr Solomon Tenny died June 28 1817 Æt. 68
Mrs Lydia Tenny Relict of Dea Jonathan Tenny died June 6 1803 Æt. 92
Mrs REBECCA TENNEY Consort of Dea.n William Tenney died July 29 1818 Æt. 69
MRS. BETTY TENNY consort of Mr Solomon Tenny died June 5 1816 Æt. 75
Deacon WILLIAM TENNEY died May 4 1826 Æt 86
A tender husband, father dear, A much lamented friend lies here, When Christ returns to call him forth The rising day will show his worth.
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Mr SAVORY TENNY died Jan 14 IS24 .Et 50 When death is sent from God above Calls us from those we fondly love
It doth not always warning give Dear friends be careful how you live
Capt. SAMUEL TENNY, died April 12. 1828. Æt. 64.
Adieu, my friends, a long adieu,
I leave the joys of earth with you ; And when the trump of God shall sound, May you in Jesus too be found.
MR SOLOMON TENNY DIED April 18 1830 Æt 93
Mrs BETSY relict of Mr Savory Tenny died April 11 1833 Æt 59 Earthly cavern to thy keeping
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We commit our sister's dust : Keep it safely, softly sleeping Till the Lord demand thy trust
ELIZABETH A daughtr of John & Hannah R. Tenny died Sept 18. 1836. aged 12 years & I month. friends, Weep not for me my dearest Be still and know it is God, Who has a right to rule and reign, With his chastising rod.
WM. TENNY Died Jan 17 1848 Æt 82
RUHAMAH his wife
Died Apr. 10 1799 Æt 28 ABIGAIL. his wife Died Sept 8 1849 ÆtSI HIRAM TENNY Died Feb 9 1828 Æt 21 SARAH D TENNY DIED OCT 14 1883 AGED So YRS [Granite Monument.]
Mrs. ELIZABETH. relict of Capt. Samuel Tenny, died Sept. 5. 1836. Æt. 70.
MISS ZELINDA TENNEY BORN July 8 1802 DIED Jan 1 1865
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PHILLIP TENNEY DIED July 25 1852 Aged 78 yrs Rest sleeping dust in silence rest In the cold grave that Jesus blest
In faith and hope we lay thee there Safe in our Heavenly Fathers care
(Monument)
SEPT. 11, 1892.
Front.
CAPT.
JOHN TENNEY
FRANK L. SON OF C. S. & ANGIE F. TENNEY, OCT. 7, 1858, MAY 10. 1865.
FEB. 15, 1792 MAY 22, 1875
Left Side.
SARAH R. TENNEY
HANNAH R. HIS WIFE
FEB. 21. 1802 NOV. 15. 1887
TENNEY
Right Side.
ELLA, MAY 12, 1875 SEPT. 7. 1876
CHARLES S. TENNEY
ANGIE F. HIS WIFE JULY 27, 1830
HERE LIES BURED THE
JUNE 12. 1828, NOV. 6. 1887
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BODY OF JONATHA WALINGFORD DIED DECR 10th 1748 IN Ye 34 YEAR OF HIS AGE.
MISS
JUDA WALLINGFORD died Dec. 29, 1825 Æt. 71
THIS IN MEMORY OF Mr JAMES WOLLINGFORD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE January THE 10h 1782 IN THE 7oth YEar OF HIS AGE.
MR. JAMES WALLINGFORD died May 11 1849 Æt 70
Mrs Martha Wallingford Relict of Mr James Wallingford died Feb. 6th 1799 Æt. S2
MISS
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BETTY WALLINGFOR died March 16 IS30 Æt. So
MR NATHL WALLINGFORD DIED FEB 26 1837 Æt 61
Sweet is the scene where Christians die
When holy souls retire to rest How mildly beams the closing eye How gently heaves the expiring breast May we in life prepare to meet our GOD And seek our home in yonder bright abode
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So may we live that we may meet him there And wake from death a higher bliss to share
MARY Relict of NATHANIEL WALLINGFORD Died July 9 1847 Æt 70
Yes mother thou hast left us here, And earths vain scenes with thee are o'er Thou hast done with all beneath the sun, To dwell with us on earth no more But let us now dry up our tears Beloved friends now cease to mourn : She's free from all her doubts and fears We trust to Jesus she has gone
SOPHIA WALLINGFORD DIED
May 28, 1856; Aged 52 yrs.
She bows adoring, and with joy ; Proclaims the mercy which to her did give. A sudden exit, from our dark abode, And brought her safely to her rest.
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IN GROVELAND, MASS.
CLARISSA W ALLINGFORD
DIED Jan. 15, 1880; Aged 68 yrs.
Dear wearied suffering Sister, rest Upon thy Saviors tender breast : Safe within the golden city, Where its walls of jasper shine ; Where the happy choir are singing, In the kingdom all divine.
CAPT. DAVID WALKER DIED
FEB. 20, IS29, AGED 47 YRS.
MRS. BETHIAH S. HIS WIFE DIED JAN. 12, 1883. AGED 92 YRS.
MARY JANE, Daughter of David & Bethiah S. WALKER, Died July 2. 1865, Aged 41 yrs. & 5 mos.
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF
MRs SUSANNA THE WIFE OF Mr JOHN WOOD WHO DIED MARCH 28 1759 in ye 33d YEAR OF HER AGE
IN MEMORY OF
Mrs MARY THE
WIFE OF Mr
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INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD CEMETERY
EDW Ard WOOD
Mrs . MEHITabLE
WHO DIEd DECEr
WOOD THE WIFE
OF Mr MOSES
THE 26th 1779 In ThE 89 yEar OF hEr AGE
WOOD WHO DIED MarCH' THE
IIh 1781 In THE 64h y Ear
IN MEMOry OF
OF HER AGE
Sacred to the memory of Mrs RUTH WOOD Confort of Mr Samuel Wood who died May the 15 AD 1790 ÆEtat 80 Hear what the voice from heaven proclai (ms
For all the pious dead Sweet is the favour of their names And foft their fleeping bed They die in Jesus and are blefs'd
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