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[Prop. 17]. - Nathan6 Chandler (Nathan', John+, Samuel3, Samuel?, Roger1): b. March 3, 1792 : m. 1S21 Maria F., daughter of Josiah Mead : lived on the old " Tidd Place " on Hancock Street : interested in military matters.
[ Prop. 17] In memory of RUTH, wife of NATHAN CHANDLER, Esq. who died Sept. 15, 1846, Æt. 80
In [F.35]
Memory of Miss SARAH CHANDLER, daughter of Maj. John & Mrs. Peggy Chandler, who died March 15, 1815, ÆEt. 25.
[Prop. 16]. - Ruth (Tidd) Chandler (William, Daniel, Daniel) : b. Oct. 11, 1767 ; m. Nathan Chandler 1785.
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[ F. 16,7] Sarah Chandler February 27, 1816, June 7, 1899.
[F.16]
SARAH R. CHANDLER died Aug 27th 1846 aged 26 yrs. " Death loves a shining mark !"
[F. 16]. - Sarah R. Chandler (Daniel, John, John, Samuel, Samuel, Roger) : b. Sept. 30, 1826 : died unmarried : her gravestone says " aged 26 years "
[F.16]
SUSAN D. CHANDLER died Nov 23rd 1843 aged 23 yrs.
[F. 16]. - Susan? D. Chandler (Daniel6, John5, John+, Samuels, Samuel?, Roger1) : b. Dec. 6, 1819 : died unmarried.
[In John Chandler lot F. 13]
SUSAN W. CHANDLER widow of Col. John Chandler, died Dec. 19, 1863, aged 77 yrs. "In my Father's house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you " said Jesus.
[F. 13]. - Susan W. Chandler: Susanna6 (Whitmore) Reed: daughter of Nathan5, and Mary (Page) Reed : William', Williams, George", William1): b. Dec. 10, 1786 : m. Col. John Chandler (1786 - 1817).
[Prop. 17]
In memory of WILLIAM CHANDLER who died March 19, 1870, Æt. 81.
[Prop. 17]. - William Chandler (Nathan, John, Samuel, Samuel, Roger) : b. Oct. 4, 17SS : m. (1) 1513 Elizabeth Harrington : (2) IS45 Mrs Mary LaBart of Lowell : granddaughter of John Munroe : captain of Lexington Kitle Company : held many offices.
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[Prop. 17]
In memory of TRYPHENA H. daugh. of William & Elizabeth Chandler, who died March 2 .. 1830 : Æt, 16 yrs.
[D. 13]
IN memory of MR. ABIJAH CHILDS who died Augt. 30 1808. Æt. 70.
Naked as from the earth we came And crept to life at first, We to the earth return again, And mingle with the dust.
[Prop. 17]. - Tryphena7 Harrington Chandler (William6, Nathan', John+, Sam- uels, Samuel2, Roger1): b. March 8, 1814.
[D. 13]. - Abijah Childs : m. 1763 Sarah, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Cutler of Lexington : he came from Waltham about time of marriage : filled many offices : six of his children died within 18 days as shown by their stone [D. 9]: the last of his 7 children died 3 years after him.
[D. 8]
[D. 14]
SACRED to the memory of MR. ISAAC CHILDS who died Nov. 20. 1811. Æt. 34.
Death like an overflowing flood, Doth sweep us all away, The young the old the middle aged ; All to death become a prey.
SACRED to the memory of MRS. SARAH CHILDS. wife of Mr. Abijah Childs, who died March 3, 1812. Æt. 78
Friends nor physicians could not save My mortal body from the grave, Nor can the grave confine me here, When Jesus calls me to appear.
[D. 8]. - Son of Abijah : b. Oct. 11, 1777.
[D. 14]. - Mrs. Sarah ' Childs, daughter of Benjamin3 Cutler (Thomas', James1) : 5. June 17, 1734 : m. 1763 Abijah Childs.
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[D.9] Sarah Childs Died Auguft 28th 1778. Aged 13 years 8 months & 11 days
Eunice Childs Died Auguft 23d 1778. Aged 12 years 3 months & 8 days
Abijah Childs Died Sept 6th 1778. Aged 11 years and 37 Days
Abigail Childs Died Auguft 29th 1778. Aged 7 years 7 months & 11 days
Benjn Childs Died Auguft 24th 1778. Aged 4 years 9 months & 8 days
Moses Childs
Died Auguft 19th 1778. Aged 3 years wanting 8 days
This monument is erected to the memory of 6 children of Mr. Abijah Childs and Mrs. Sarah, his wife.
[C. 11]
[D.21]
Here Lies Buried the Body of Capt John Clapham Who Died January ye 4 1761 In ye 35 year of His Age
Jonas Clarke Sarah Clarke Elizabeth Clarke
see John Hancock
[D. 21]. - Jonas+ Clarke (Thomas, John3, John2, Hugh1): b. Dec. 14, 1730 : Har- vard College 1752 : settled in Lexington 1755 : m. 1757 Lucy Bowes : d. 1789 : daughter of Rev. Nicholas Bowes of Bedford : her mother was Lucy, daughter of Rev. John Hancock of Lexington. It is said that every morning, at an early hour, he was accus- tomed to go to the foot of the stairs in his homstead and summon his family in these words -" Polly, Betsey, Lucy, Liddy, Patty, Sally, Thomas, Jonas, William, Peter, Bowen, Harry - Get up !" - Woe to the delinquent.
[Simonds 19] [C. 73]
ABIGAIL SIMONDS. wife of Capt. Michael Crosby, Dicd Mar. 4, 1886, Aged 88 years. & II months.
Here Lyes the Body of Abigail Cutler wife to Thomas Cutler aged 65 years : Deceased February ye 19th 1711
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[E. 73]
In memory of MRS ABIGAIL CUTLER wife of MR. THOMAC CUTLER who died 26 Sep. 1785 In the 38 year of her age She lived desired and died lamented.
[E. 73]. - Abigail Cutler of Western, now Warren : Ist wie of Thomas Cutler.
Memento mori [D.4]
Here lies the Body of Mr. Benjamin Cutler who departed this Life Novr. 3d. 1776. Aged 79 years 3 months & 29 days
Here lies the Body of Mrs. Mary Cutler, wife of Mr.
Benjamin Cutler she departed this Life Novr. 6th 1776 Aged 75 years 9 months & 21 days
[D. 4]. - Benjamin3 Cutler (Thomas2, James1) : b. July 4. 1697
[E .. 65]
Here lies the Body of M: David Cutler who depar ted this Life Decem" 4th 1760 Aged 55th years and 3 month
No house of pleasure here 'bove ground Do I expect to have, My bed of rest for sleeping found, I've made the silent grave.
[E. 65]. - David Cutler : b. Aug. 26, 1705: m. Mary, daughter of Joseph and Mary Tidd : lived on the old homstead near the Bedford line : constable : selectman : a man of good property : died of smallpox.
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[D. 5] In Memory of MISS HANNAH CUTLER Daughter of Mr. Benjamin Cutler & Mrs. Mary his wife who died Octr. 1, 1805 : Aged 76.
[E. 66]
In memory of MRS. MARY CUTLER, wife of MR. DAVID CUTLER, who died 25 May 1797 : in the 93 year of her age. just The sweet remembrance of the
[D. 5]. - Hannah Cutler : b. Dec. 27, 1729. [E. 66]. - Mary Cutler : daughter of Joseph and Mary Tidd.
Shall florifh when they sleep in dust.
[E.64]
ERECTED In memory of MISS MARY CUTTLER Daughter of Mr. Thomas Cuttler and Mrs Nabby his wife who died May 16 1819 Æ 44
Tho' here in earth my form is laid The wild grass grows where rests my head Yet the freed spirit rests above It rests on Christ's redeeming love.
[E. 64]. - Mary6 Cutler (Thomas5, David+, Thomas8, Thomas', James1) : b. July 10. 1775 : died unmarried.
[E. 63]
Here Lies Buried The Body of Mrs Sarah Cutler Wife of Mr Thomas Cutler Who Departed This Life January ye 10 1750 In ye 69 year of Her Age [E. 65]. - Daughter of Samuel and Dorcas Stone.
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[E. 74] ERECTED in memory of MR THOMAC CUTTLER who died July 3, 1812 Æt. 70.
[E.3]
He's gone beyond this lower sky, Vp where eternal ages roll,
Where solid pleasures never die,
And fruits immortal feasts the soul.
HERE LIES BURIED ye BODY OF MR JOHN CUTTER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMbr. ye 20th A.D 1747 IN ye 48th YEAR OF HIS AGE.
[E. 74]. - Thomas Cutler (David, Thomas) : b. May 5, 1742 : m. (1) Abigail Reed of Western (Warren): (2) Elizabeth White, daughter of Moses Harrington.
[East village 63]
In memory of Margaret A. Cutter, daur. of Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Nancy Cutter. who died June 18, 1814. ÆEt. 4 yr. 7m.
Ah! lovely babe no sooner mine, Then God the gift reclaims, Mine is the loss, the gain is thine, Thy bosom knew no stain.
Adieu my sweet and precious babe I give the back to God With flowers I'll deck thy earthly grave
And kiss my Father's rod.
[E. 2]
Here Lyes ye Body of Ms. Hannah Danford wife of Mr. John Danford Who Decd. March 3ª. 1725 in ye 28th Year of Her Age
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[A. 1] Go traveller live to God
In memory of Mrs. HANNAH wife of NATHAN DUDLEY OUR MOTHER FELL ASLEEP Jan. 26. 1847. Æt. 75 yrs. 8 ms. She will wake in the resurrection morn.
[A.4]
In memory of John Wm. Dudley who died Jan 20, 1818 Æt. 2 years 2 months & 5 days. Son of Mr. John & Mrs. Esther Eliza Dudley.
Sleep on sweet babe take thy rest To call thee home God saw best.
[A. 1]. - Hannah Dudley : widow of N. Lane : 2d wife of Nathan Dudley.
[A.5]
[A.2] In memory of MR. NATHAN DUDLEY. who died July 17. 1835 ; ÆEt. 80
Nathan Dudley, Son of Lieut. Nathan Dudley & Mrs. Hannah his wife, who died Aug. 9 1813 : Æt. 3 years 11 days.
An aged sire sleep in the dust, Return to God his spirit must. The evening sun has calmly set, And nature's paid her lingering debt.
Behold the blooming rose, Behold the fading flower ; The fairest prospect how it goes, To vanish in an hour.
[A. 2]. - Nathan' Dudley (Joseph +, Joseph3, Joseph2, Francis1) : b. July 15, 1755 : m. 1771 (1) Sarah Munroe of Lincoln : (2) Mrs. Hannah Lane.
[A. 5]. - Nathan® Dudley (Nathan5, Joseph4, Joseph3, Joseph2, Francis1): b. July 29, 1810.
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[Prop. 13]
[A.3] In Memory of Mrs Sarah Dudley, Wife of Lieut. Nathan Dudley, who died Jan 16 1801, in the 37 year of her age. Also 2 children of Lieut. Nathan & Mrs Sarah Dudley. Nathaniel died Feb. 3,
1795, aged 6 years. Rebecah died April 12 1795, aged 8 month
THEODORE OTIS Son of Eben W. & Rebecca M. DUGAN Died Aug. 12, 1849. Aged 8 mos.
As earliest sleep Brings sweetest rest Thou art, dear child, Among the blest.
Christ my redeemer lives, And often from the skies, Looks down & watches all my dust, Till he shall bid it rise.
[A. 3]. - Sarah Dudley of Lincoln : m. 1786 Nathan Dudley : his Ist wife.
[C. 102]
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Capt. JOSEPH EASTERBROOK ; (Son of ye Revd. Mr. JOSEPH EASTERBROOK of CONCORD). He was many Years Deacon of ye Church of Christ in LEXINGTON and by ufing the office well, obtained a Good Report. He Departed this Life Sept. 24 Anno Domni 1733 Etatis Suac 65
[C. 102]. - Joseph Easterbrook : b. 1669 : son of Rev. Joseph Easterbrook : m. (1) Millicent Woodis (Woodhouse) : (2) Widow Hannah Loring of Hingham : first settled in Hingham : dismissed to church in Lexington 1710 : an active and influential citizen : deacon 1716 : held many offices.
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[F.25] MARGARET CHANDLER wife of JOSEPH EATON. Born Jan. 15, 1793, Died Oct. 11, 1873. " Lay up for yourselves, treasures in Heaven."
[F. 25]. - Margaret6 (Chandler) Eaton : (John&, John', Samuel', Samuel2, Roger1) : b. Jan. 15, 1793: m. 1833 Joseph Eaton.
J. S. Eaton
[Prop. 21] ELIZABETH wife of
[Prop. 21]
GEORGE P. ELLIOTT, died Jan. 9, 1835, Ae. 33 years.
Elizabeth Elliott 1802-1835 Elizabeth Elliott -1835
Matured in meekness, faith, and love, Prepared to join the hosts above ; We saw her at the gate of death, She smil'd in hope, resign'd her breath.
[Prop. 21]
ELIZABETH T. daughter
[D.114]
of George P.
& Elizabeth ELLIOTT. died May 2. 1835. Æt. 3 mo. & 27 days.
MR. JAMES ELLIS died Apr. 16, 1842, Æt, 53. MRS MARY ELLIS died July 14, 1845, Æt. 53. MARY ELLIS JOHN ELLIS RICHARD ELLIS children of James & Mary Ellis.
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[C. 103]
HERE LYETH INTERRED ye REMAINS OF MR BENJAMIN ESTABROOK LAE & FIRST PASTOR OF ye CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THIS PLACE SON TO ye REVD M. JOSEPH ESTABROOK PASTOR OF ye CHURCH IN CONCORD WHO DEPARTED FROM US TO CHRIST JULY 22d. A. D. 1697, AGED 26 YEARS & 5 MONTHS VIRTUS ANTEIT ANNOS
[C. 103]. - Benjamin Estabrook, son of Rev. Joseph Estabrook : b. Feb. 24. 1671 : A.B. Harvard 1690 : settled over first church at Cambridge Farms Oct. 6, 1696: m. 1693 Abigail, daughter of Rev. Samuel Willard of the old South Church in Boston : his widow m. Rev. Samuel Treat of Eastham.
[F.54]
ERECTED In Memory of Mr Benja Estabrook who departed this Life March 8. 1 803 Æt. 74 years
ERECTED In Memory of Mrs Hannah Estabrook Consort of Mr Benja Estabrook who departed this Life Jany. 12 1803 Aet. 67 years.
Short was their separation, soon rejoined In the dark grave to native dust consigned There sleep till Death his human pray restore And earth & seas & skies shall be no more.
[F. 54]. - Benjamin4 Estabrook (Joseph3, Joseph2, Joseph1) : b. Dec. 20, 1729 : m. Hannah Hubbard of Concord: coroner and Justice of the Peace: in Ticonderoga campaign 1776.
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[F.47]
[C. 101] Here lyes Buried ye body of Deacon JOSEPH ESTABROOKE, Jun', Who Departed this Life Augft ye 19th Anno Domni 1740 In ye 50th Year of His Age
An English soldier wounded April 19, 1775 ; died April 12, 1775 ; no stonc marks his grave.
[C. 101] .- Joseph Estabrook (Joseph, Joseph): b. Oct. 10, 1690: m. 1713 (1) Submit Roring : (2) 1719 ---: captain of militia company : deacon : filled various offices : his widow m. Capt. Benjamin Reed and d. 1774.
[F.52]
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. JOSEPH ESTABROOKE son of Deacon JOSEPH & MIS HANNAH ESTABROOKE who departed this Life November ye 30th 1747 in ye 28th Year of His Age 1
[F. 52]. - b. April 9, 1720.
[F. 53] [C. 100]
Here lies Buried ye Body of SAMUEL ESTABROOKE Student of Harvard College, Son of Deacon JOSEPH &
Mrs HANNAH ESTABROOK : Who departed this Life July the 14 1754 in ye 20th Year of His Age.
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs Submit Eftabrooke wife to M' Jofeph Eftabrooke ; who Decd March 31ft 1718 Aged 26 Years & 7 mº Also Two Young Children
[F. 53]. - Samuel Estabrooke : (Joseph', Joseph2, Joseph :) b. June 25, 1735: he did not graduate at Harvard College.
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[F.37]
Here lies the body of his Excellency WILLIAM EUSTIS who was born at Cambridge, June 10th 1753, and died in Boston, February 6th 1825
He served his country as a surgeon through the revolutionary war. In her political affairs he subsequently took an active lead : he successively filled the distinguished places of Secretary of War of the United States, Envoy extraordinary and Minister plenipotentiary at the Court of the Netherlands, Representative to the National Congress, and Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
To the honored and beloved memory of a Revolutionary Patriot A servant of his country in its highest trusts, A friend to his country in its darkest hours, An eloquent orator, a practical statesman, A dutiful son, an affectionate husband, this monument is erected by his mourning widow CAROLINE LANGDON EUSTIS. He hastened to his country's service on the eventful morning of the 19th of April 1775, And within the precincts hallowed by blood, which was shed on that day, After an honorable and useful life, he rests in peace and hope comformably to his last wish by his mother's side.
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[F.37]
[F.37]
SACRED to the memory of CAROLINE L. EUSTIS, Daughter of Hon. Woodbury Langdon, of Portsmouth N. H. Widow of Gov. Eustis, died Oct. 12, 1865, aged 84 years.
Memento mori Here lies ye Body of M" Elizabeth Eustis, wife of M! Benjamin Eustis, Late of Boston who departed this Life May 30? 1775. In y' 48th Year of her (Age
Who lived desired & died lamented.
[Simonds 46]
WIFE
Almira R wife of Thomas Faber died Oct. 4, 1882, aged 37 yrs. 3 dys.
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[E. 89]
Here lyes ye Body of Mr JOSEPH FASSET Who Died Augst ye 14th 1755 In ye 54th Year of His Age Mary Fasset Dautr of Mr Joseph
& Mrs Amittai Fassett Died Augft 19th 1753 in ye 18 Year of her Age Alfo Lieu' Joseph Fasset their Son Died at ye Lake Sept 16th 1758 Aged 29 Years
[E.89]. - Joseph Fassett (Joseph) : b. Dec. 6, 1701 : m. Amity about 1726 : she m. (2) John Page of Bedford, The son, Joseph, was killed in the French-Indian War.
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[D. 48] Memento mori Here lies Buried the Remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Fessenden wife of Mr. Thomas Fessenden who departed this life Augt. 13th 1773. Aged 25 years
[D. 48]
Mrs. Elizabeth Feffenden
[D. 58]
[E. 84] Memento mori Here lies the remains of Mrs Hannah Fessenden wife of the late Mr Thomas Fessenden who departed this Life October 22ª 1768 in the 52ª Year of her Age
Youth's foreward lips Death fooneft slips.
In Memory of Lucy Fefenden Daughter of Mr Thomas & M's Lucy Fefenden who Died Augt 18th 1778 Aged 16 months and 18 days
[E. 84]. -- Hannah (Prentice) Fessenden : m. 1735 Thomas Fessenden.
[E. 85]
Memento mori Here lies the Remains of Mr. Thomas Feffenden who departed This Life July 22d 1768 In the 59 Year of his Age.
[E. 85]. -- Thomas' Fessenden (Thomas3, Nicholas1): m. 1735 Hannah Prentice.
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[C. 30 F] Memento mori In Memory of Mr. BENJAMIN FISK who departed this Life Febr. ye jft 1785, In the 43ª year of his age
Blefs'd are the dead, yea faith ye word,
That die in Christ the living Lord, And on the other fide of death,
With joy they Spend their praising breath.
Memento mori [C. 30 E
Here lies the Body of Mrs. Bithiah Fifk wife of Lieut. Ebenezer Fisk, who departed this Life Novr. 10th 1774 In ye 74th year of her age
ground No house of pleafure here 'bove Do I expect to have, My bed of rest for fleeping found, I've made the filent ground.
[C. 30 F]. - Benjamin Fisk, son of Ebenezer: b. Aug. 10, 1742: m. 1767 Rebecca Howe of Concord : she m. (2) 1786 Lieut. William Merriam of Bedford.
[C. 30 E]. - Bethiah3 (Muzzy) Fisk (Benjamin2, Benjamin1): baptized June, 1701 : 2d wife of Ebenezer Fisk.
[C. 30]
[C. 30 G.]
MEMENTO MORI
FUGIT HORA
HERE LYES Ye
In memory of DAVID FISK who died Feb. 14, 1710 aged 87 years and his Descendants.
BODY OF LIEU .. DAVID FISK AGED 87 YEARS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE TE 14th OF FEBRUAry 1710
Erected by BENJAMIN FISK 1856
[C. 30 G]. - David? Fisk (David'): b. 1624: prominent citizen : m. (1) Lydia Cooper : (2) Seaborn Wilson of Boston : held various offices : called Lieutenant : lived on Hancock Street. There were three of this name : David1, immigrant 1636, Water- town 1637 : David: 1624-1710 : David' 1648-1729.
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[C. 30 A] Here lyes ye Body of Mr DAVID FISK, Who decd Octobr. ye 23ª, 1729. Aged 79 Years & 6 Mo.
[C. 30 D]
Here lies ye Body of Lieu! EBENEZER FISK, who departed this 19th Life Dec! A 1775. In the 85th year of his age.
Time was I stood as thou dost now, And view'd ye dead as thou dost me Ere long you lie as low as }, And others ftand and gaze at thee
[C. 30 A]. - David Fisk' (David2, David1) : b. Sept. 1, 1648 : subscriber to meet- ing-house 1692.
[C. 30 D]. - Ebenezer Fisk+ (David3, David2, David1): m. (1) Grace Harrington of Watertown : (2) Bethiah, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Muzzey: filled many offices in the town : lived on Concord Road near Fisk Hill: at his house Hayward of Acton met a British soldier, between whom shots were exchanged, with fatal effect on both sides.
[D. 39] ELIZABETH wife of Dr. Joseph Fiske, Died March 6, 1849 Aged 76 years.
[D.40]
MY HUSBAND FRANKLIN FISKE died Mar. 23, 1868, AG'D 63 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
[D. 39] .- Elizabeth7 (Stone) Fiske : (Jonas6, Jonas3, Samuel', Samuel', Samuel2, Gregory1): b. Nov. 13, 1770.
[D. 40]. - Franklin Fiske, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Stone): b. Oct. 16, 1804: m. 1839 Hannah Peters of Newport, N. H.
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[C. 30 C] Here Lyes ye Body of Mrs. Grace Fifk
r
wife to Mr Ebeneze
Fifk. Aged 26 Years II Months & 25 Days Decd July 29th 1721.
IN [D. 38]
memory of DR. JOSEPH FISKE Surgeon in the Revolutionary Army & member of the Mass. Cincinnati Society who died Sept. 25, 1837 Aged 84 Years.
[C. 30 C]. - Grace (Harrington) Fisk of Watertown : m. 1718 Ebenezer Fisk of Watertown.
[D. 38]. - Joseph Fiske : m. 17944 Elizabeth Stone : b. Nov. 13, 1752 : she d. March 6, 1841 : surgeon Continental Army : member of the Cincinnati : member Massachu- setts Medical Society.
[F.51] Here lies Buried The Body of Docter Robort Fisk Departed This Life April ye 18 A D 1752 In ye 73 Yer of His Age
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[C. 30 B]
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs Sarah Fisk, wife to Mr David Fifk : Who Decd April ye 22ª 1729 Aged 79 Years & 2 Mº.
[F. 51]. - Robert4 Fisk (Davids, David?, David1): m. 1718 Mary Stimpson of Reading : was a physician and probably the first in Lexington.
[D. 110]
MRS SARAH, wife of Mr. Charles Flanders, DieI) Oct. 25, 1837. Æt. 25 yrs.
[East Village 18]
SAMUEL FRANCIS died Jan. 16, 1836, Æt. 71.
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[A.75]
MARY JANE daughter of George & Mary Fraser, died Aug. 21, 1838, aged I year & 2 months.
ERECTED to the memory of Col. JOHN GARDNER who departed this life Feb. 28. 1817. Æt. 30.
Death can't disjoin, whom Christ has join'd in love, Life leads to death, and death to life above, In heaven's a happier place frail things dispise, Live well, to gain in future life the prize.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord Watch and pray, and be ye also ready.
[A.61]
HERE LYES ye BODY OF ELIZABETH GEARFIELD WHO DIED SEPEMBER THE 25 1700 & IN TE 22 YEAR OF HER AGE
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[A.22]
ELIZABET BRIDGE GERRY, BORN JAN. 18, 1814, DIED MAR 7, 1888, WIDOW OF NATHI. H. GERRY. DAUGHTER OF DR. THOMAS & HANNAH (BRIDGE) WHITCOMB. DIED 1842, AGED 71.
THE ESTATE WAS GIVEN TO THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND OF LEXINGTON.
[A.87]
[B]
NATHANIEL H. GERRY died
Eliza Powell Giddens see John Bowman
Jan. 5. 1869, Æt 53 yrs. II mos.
[A.21]
In memory of MR. JOSEPH GOODNOW, who died May 18, 1829: Æt 26 years.
Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb, Take this new treasure to thy trust ; And give these sacred relicks room To slumber in thy sacred dust.
[B.10]
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. LYDIA GOVE Wife to Mr. JONATHAN GOVE who Departed this Life April ISth 1740 in ye 57 Year of Her Age.
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[D. 72] Here Lies Buried The Body of Elisabeth Green Daftr of Mr Samuel & Mrs Esther Green who died June ye 10 1750 In ye 24 year of Her Age
[D.71]
Here Lies Buried the Body of Mr Samuel Green Who Departed This Life August ye 10 A.D 1759
Jn ye 63 year of His Age
[D. 72]. -- Elisabeth Green, daughter of Samuel and Esther Green : b. June 22, 1727 : adm. ch. Nov. 7, 1742.
[D. 71]. - Samuel Green: m. Esther -: probably from Woburn : came to I.ex- ington about 1718: employed in 1720 to ring the bell, sweep the meeting-house and keep the key.
[E. 6]
Memento mori Here lies the Body of M" Bethiah Grimes,
[E.5]
Wife of M: William Grimes who died March 15th 1772. age. In ye 49th year of her A
Here Lyes ye Body of George Grimes Aged 76 Years Who Decd. th July ye 28 1716.
[E. 4]
[E.7]
Here Lyes ye Body of William Grimes Who Decd. June ye Ift 1719 ye 43'd Year of His Age
Here lies the Body of Mr. William Grimes who died November 3d. 1766. In the 60th year of his age.
[E. 4]. - William Grimes : m. Mary -: adm. ch. June 30, 1717. [E. 7]. - William Grimes : m. Bethiah [E. o].
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[D. 21]
Hancock tomb
REV. JOHN HANCOCK, Born 1671, Died 1752.
REV. JONAS CLARKE, Born 1730, Died 1805. They Rest with theirs And a part of their children In the vault below. SARAH CLARKE, Born Nov. 10, 1774, Died June 20, 1843. Aged 69 yrs. ELIZABETH CLARKE, Born June 24, 1763, Died Apr. 22, 1844. Aged 80 yrs.
[D. 21] .- John Hancock : b. December, 1671 : Harvard College 16S9: minister at Lexington 1689-1752: called Bishop: m. Elizabeth Clark, daughter of Rev. Thomas (1652-1704: Harvard College, 1670) and Mary Clark of Chelmsford. His son .Thomas (1703-1774) was the merchant of Boston: built the house for his father, now the Hancock-Clarke house: Rev. John of Lexington had also a son, Rev. John of Braintree (1702-1744: Harvard College 1719): he m. Mary H., widow of Samuel H. Thaxter of Hingham and had son Jolin, heir to his uncle Thomas, and the signer of the Declaration.
[A.62]
CLARIANNA daughter of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Clarissa Hardy, died May 23, 1883 Aged 4 yrs
Afflictions semblence lends not o'er thy tomb Afflictions self deplore thine early doom.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[A.77]
[D. 32] Memento mori
In Memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL (ye agreeable Consort of ROBERT
HARRINGTON Efqr.)
who deceased on ye 1 5th
of August, in ye year of our Lord 1778. In the 57th year of her Age.
Abigail Harrington
Dautr. of Mr. Robert Harrington Jr. & Mrs. Abigail his wife; Died th Sept'. 7 1753 Aged 3 years 8 Mº. & 4. Ds.
[D. 32]. - Abigail (Mason) Harrington, daughter of Daniel and Experience Mason of Newton : Ist wife of Robert Harrington.
[D.43] Memento mori
[D. 46]
ERECTED In memory of N
In Memory of Mrs. ANNA, Relict of
Mr. ROBERT HARRINGTON who departed this Life Octr. ye 26th. 1777.
In the 86th year of her age.
MRS. ANNA HARRINGTO wife of Capt. Daniel Harrington, who died Octr. 26, ISII. Aged 71 years.
[D. 43]. - Anna (Harrington) Harrington: daughter of Samuel and Grace: m. 1711 Robert Harrington.
[D. 46]. - Anna (Munroe) Harrington: daughter of Robert and Ann (Stone) Munroe: b. Aug. 30, 1740: m. 1760 Daniel Harrington.
[Prop. 23]
ABIJAH' HARRINGTON 1804-1893
[Prop. 23]. - Abijah Harrington (Nathan6, Daniels, Robert4, Robert', Daniel2, George1): b. Sept. 3, 1804.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[Prop. 23]
[D. 53]
CAROLINE M. HARRINGTON
OCT. 1. 1829.
OCT. 5. 1888.
Here lies the Body of Charles Harrington, Son of Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Abigail Harrington, who died March 24th A. D. 1761. Aged 4 months & 9 Days
[Prop. 23]. - Caroline M. Harrington (Nathan, Nathan, Daniel, Robert, Robert, Daniel, George) : b. Oct. 1, IS29.
[D. 53]. - Charles Harrington (Jonathan, Robert, Daniel, George): b. Nov. 15, 1760.
[Prop. 16]
[D. 47]
CLARISSA HARRINGTON died Feb. 16, 1866, aged 76 yrs.
IN memory of TON Capt. DANIEL HARRING who died Sept. 27, 1818, Æt. 79.
Quick flees the shaddow man ! Whose days are but a span : O reader prepared be, Thy God and King soon to see.
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