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" I have been young, and now am old, Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread " Psalm 37, 25.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[B. 34]
MR. HIRAM SAWTELLE died of Small Pox Jan 23, 1846. Æt. 37.
Mr James Hastings took this body in the night & buried it.
[A.6]
In memory of two children of Mr. Tallmon & Mrs. Lydia Seeley
DAVID STILLNAN, died
JOSEPH WARREN died
May 26, 1826 : Æt. 16 da.
Sept. 28. 1828. Æt. 8 mo.
Sweet children to us thy loss is great, But unto thee 'tis boundless gain, Hence for ourselves alone we weep, For thou art free from toil and pain.
[Prop. 18]
In memory of REBECCAH, Wife of WILLIAM SHAW, who died June 21, 1853, Æt. 44.
Heaven gives us friends to bless the present scene, Resumes them, to prepare us for the next.
I26
LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[East village 41]
[Prop. 18] In memory of MR. WILLIAM SHAW who died June 15. 1837 : Æt. 40.
He died with the full assurance of Salvation through the blood of a Saviour; he met death with com- posure. left his blessing upon all mankind. and died without a murmur.
Be ye also ready.
ERECTED in memory of SUSAN ANN daughter of JAMES and SUSAN SHEPLEY who departed this life April Aged days
[Simonds lot]
This monument is erected by JOSHUA SIMONDS, WILLIAM SIMONDS, JONATHAN SIMONDS, RUFUS & MARTHA MERRIAM, ROBERT & ELIZABETH PARKER LUCY SIMONDS & ELI & HANNAH ROBBINS, in A. D. 1820.
This spot of ground, containing 28 square rods, is intended for the sole purpose of a Burial Ground, for the above named persons and their descendants.
[Simonds 16]
In memory of Abigail Wife of Mr. Joshua, SIMONDS who died Aug. 17. 1837. Æt. 66
Here, to thy bosom, Mother Earth Take back in peace what thou hast given : And all that is of heavenly birth O God recal to heaven.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[Simonds 3]
[D. 91]
ALBERT Son of Jon: Simonds, BORN April 17, 1817, DIED June 30, 1861, Aged 44.
ERECTED In Memory of Mrs Anna Simonds, wife of Mr Eben'. Simonds, who died July 12, 1820, ÆEt. 55.
Behold all you that passeth by, As you are now, so once was 1 ; As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow (me.
[C. 6]
Youth remember death ERECTED In Memory of Mifs Betcy Simonds, Daughter of Mr. Jofeph Simonds & Mrs. Elifabeth his wife who departed this Life Aug1. 6% 1795 In the 26th year of her age. Behold ! all you that paffeth by, As you are now fo once was I ; As I am now fo you muft be, Prepare for death & follow me.
[Simonds 22, 23, 24]
CELIA M. SIMONDS BORN MAY 10, 1854 DIED OCT 27, 1872 NELLIE L SIMONDS BORN JAN. 22, 1862 DIED JAN. 18, 1877 M. ALICE SIMONDS BORN APR 10, 1864 DIED MAY 27, 1879.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[Simonds 58]
In memory of three children of Mr. Wm. & Mrs Susan Simonds
CYRUS died April 17, 1 805 Æt 2 yr.
SUSAN died Aug. 7, 1813 At 4 yr.
ALLICE, P. died Mar. 3, 1815 At 3 yr.
[A 50]
E. SIMONDS
In memory of MR. [Simonds 12]
DAVID SIMONDS who died April 18, 1835 : Æt. 66
ELI SIMONDS
1817-1896
[Simonds 11] ELIZABETH SIMONDS 1818-1878
[A. 50]. - David Simonds (Nathan, Daniel, Joseph, William): b. 1769: m. 1795 Jerusha Locke.
[E. 35] [D. 92]
Here lyes ye Body of EBENEZER SIMONDS, Son of Mr. JONATHAN & Mrs. LYDIA SIMONDS, Who Died Oct ye 8th A D 1753 Aged 17 Years 1 Month & 17 D).
EBENEZER SIMONDS DIED
AUG. 23, 1845, Æt. 87.
[E. 35]. - Ebenezer Simonds, son of Jonathan and Lydia (Bowman) Simonds : b. May 30, 1735.
[D. 92]. - Ebenezer Simonds (John, Jonathan, Joseph, William) : b. Aug. 15, 175S : went to Medford about 1780, where he m. 1785 Anne Bradbury; on death of his father in 1812 returned to Lexington : one of Parker's company.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[C. 9] Here lies the Body of Elizabeth
[Simonds 5]
Simonds Daughter S of Mr. Jofhua Simond
and Mrs. Martha
his wife who died Nov. 7 1769
Aged 18 months.
GEORGE W. son of Jona. Simonds, BORN Mar. 1, 1820 DIED
Sept. 21, 1871, Aged 51.
[D. go]
HENRY SIMONDS DIED DEC. 13, 1842, Æt. 45.
[D. 90]. - Henry Simonds (Ebenezer, John, Jonathan, Joseph, William): b. Dec. 22, 1797.
[C. 3]
ERECTED In Memory of M. Hannah Simonds (wife of M: Joshua Simonds) who departed this Life Nový y: 11th 1789 ; In the 94th year of her age
Lo, in the law Jehovah dwells, But Jesus is conceal'd ; Whereas the gospel's nothing else, But Jesus Christ reveal'd.
[C. 3]. - Hannah (Poulter) Simonds: m. Joshua Simonds.
.
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[Simonds 7]
Entered into Life eternal.
HUMPHREY SIMONDS, June 6, 1801, Sept. 7, 1833. His wife [Simonds 13]
EMELINE, Apr. 20, 1803, Apr. 22, 1882.
and their son CHARLES, Feb. 18, 1830, Nov. 1, 1850
[Simonds 14]
[Simonds 7]. - Humphrey Simonds (William, Joshua, Joshua, Joseph, William) : b. June 6, 1801 : m. Emeline Gizeley : went to New Orleans, where he d. Sept. 7, 1833.
[C. 8]
[Simonds 9] In memory of Jane Simonds Dau tr ISAAC M. SIMONDS son of Mr. William & Mrs. Susan Simonds who died May. 22. 1821. Died March 12 Æt 17 mo.
of Mr Daniel & Mrs Abigail Simonds, th
Another child is gone to rest To join the flock that Jesus blest
1725 Aged 4 S Mon & 17 Day
[A. 5[]
.
.
In memory of JERUSHA SIMOND, died March 16, 1867, At. 94 yrs. 2 mos.
[C. 5]
John Simonds, son of Mr Joshua & M's Hannah Simonds ; Died Sep 1 1728 Aged 4 Years & I Mº
[A. 51]. - Jerusha (Locke) Simonds : m. 1795 David Simonds.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[E. 29] Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. JONATHAN SIMONDS Who Departed this ni Life Febry. 22ª Anno Dom 1747 Aged 56 years.
[Simonds 4]
In memory of JONATHAN SIMONDS ESQ, who died (in Boston) Feb. 1, 1835. At. 56.
ALSO
[D.89]
ERECTED IN Memory of MR. JOHN SIMONDS, who died Dec. 13, 1812, Æt. 83.
ERECTED IN Memory of MRS MARY SIMONDS, wife of Mr. JOHN SIMONDS, who died Nov. 22, 1799, Æt. 66.
[D. 89]. - John4 Simonds (Jonathan3, Joseph2, William1): b. Jan. 5, 1729: m. Mary, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Hutchinson) Tufts of Medford.
-
[C. 7]
JOSEPH SIMONDS died Mar. 18, 1813, aged 73 yrs.
ELIZABETH wife of Joseph Simonds died June 10, 1806, aged 63 yrs.
[C. 7]. - Joseph Simonds (Joshua, Joseph, William): b. Oct. 1, 1739: m. 1769 Elizabeth Stone : ensign in Parker's company 1775.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[Simonds 17]
Memento mori [C. 2]
Here lies the Remains of M! Jofhua Simonds, who Departed this Life November 34 1768. In the 824 year of his age.
In memory of MR. JOSEPH SIMONDS, who died July 16, 1840 ; Æt 45.
Dear friends for me pray do not weep,
I am not dead but here do sleep, Within this solid lump of clay, Until the Reffurrection-day : And here indeed I must remain, Till Chrift fhall raise me up again.
[C. 2]. - Joshua Simonds (Joseph, William) : b. Jan. 23, 1687: constable : school committee : selectman.
[C. 4]
[Simonds 1]
Jofhua Simonds, Son
of Mr Joshua & Mrs
Hannah Simonds ; th Decd. Auguft 29,
1724, Aged 3 Yrs. 6 Mº & 18 Ds.
Sacred To the Memory of MR. JOSHUA Simonds, who died July 25, 1805 ; Æt. 69.
This flesh and blood I want no more, I stand upon a purer shore ; My work is done and I resign That dust which is no longer mine.
[Simonds 1]. - Joshua+ Simonds, ( Joshua3, Joseph2, William1): m. Martha Bowers of Billerica: adm. ch. 1756: large landowner in Lexington and other Massachusetts towns and in Hollis, N. H .: of Parker's company : went to meeting- house at time of battle and would have blown it up with the store of town powder, if the British had entered.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[C. 1]
Here lyes Buried
ye Body of Mr
Jofeph Simonds ft Who Died Aug th ye 12 1733 Aged 81 Years
Alfo here lyes ye Body of Mrs Mary Simonds wife to M' Joseph
Simonds who Died br th Decem 4 1732 Aged 77 Years
[C. 1]. - Joseph Simonds (William1) : b. Sept. 28, 1652 : 'n. 1681 Mary, daughter of John and Rebecca Tidd: from Woburn: sergeant: assessor: selectman. Mary Simonds, daughter of John and Rebecca (Wood) Tidd.
[E. 36]
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. LEMUEL SIMONDS Who departed this life May 31" 1764 in ye th 47 Year of Ilis Age.
[Simonds 15]
[Simonds 45]
JOSHUA SIMONDS died Jan. 7. 1858. aged 88 y'rs.
OUR JOSIE died May 20, 1874, aged 19 yrs. 4 mos. 24 dys.
[Simonds 15]. - Joshua5 Simonds (Joshua+, Joshua3, Joseph?, William1): m. 1794 Abigail, daughter of Thomas Cutler : kept public house at Lexington for 55 years.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[Simonds 26]
[Simonds 20]
Lucy Deo born 15.1776 died Nov 4. 1824
MOTHER
[A.44]
[Simonds 18]
ERECTED In memory of MISS. LYDIA SIMONDS, Daut. of Mr. David & Mrs. Jerusha Simonds, who departed this Life Oct. 10, 1817. Æt. 16 ys.
She's gone beyond this lower sky,
Up where Eternal ages roll ;
Where solid pleasures never die, And fruits immortal feasts the soul.
MISS MARIA SIMONDS Died Jan. 9. 1845. Æt 37 -- 0-
Calm on the bosom of thy God. Fair spirit ! rest thee now ! E'en while this earth was thine abode
His seal was on thy brow ! Dust to its narrow house beneath : Soul to its home on high ! They that have seen thy look in death No more may fear to die :
[Simonds 48]
[Simonds 2]
Our NELLIE
In memory of MRS. MARTHA SIMONDS, Relict of Mr. Joshua Simonds, who departed this life June 24, 1819 ; Aged 77.
[Simonds 2]. - Martha Simonds, of Billerica.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
SIMONDS OTIS SIMONDS BORN APR. 17, 1810, DIED MAR. 9, 1877. ELLEN G. SIMONDS, BORN DEC. 2, 1832, DIED JAN. 26, 1870.
[Simonds 25]
[ Simonds 21]
[Simonds 25]. - Otis Simonds (Joshua, Joshua, Joshua, Joseph, William) : b. April 17, 1810: m. Ellen Crosby, daughter of Michael Crosby.
[Simonds 57]
In memory of RUFUS SIMONDS, who died
[Simonds Io]
Dec. 17 1832 Æt II yrs. Also HUMPHREY SIMONDS, died at New Orleans. Sept. 7 1833 ÆEt. 32 yrs.
SUSAN wife of William Simonds died Feb. 4, 1847. At 67. A rest remaineth to the people of God.
[Simonds 10]. -- Susan ( Pierce) Simonds, daughter of Isaac and Hannah Pierce of Waltham.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[D. 105]
[Simonds 6]
SUSAN died Oct. 7, 1825, Æt. 10 mos. MARY E. died Oct. 14, 1838, Æt. 7 mos. RACHEL ANN,
died Mar. 5, 1839 Æt 3 yrs. SUSAN L. died Mar. 7, 1839 Æt. 7 yrs. Children of Rachel & Ebenezer Simonds.
Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM SIMONDS who died July 23, 1858, Æt. 84 yrs.
I am the resurrection, and the life, Jesus said : suffer little children and
forbid them not to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of heaven.
[Simonds 6]. - William Simonds (Joshua, Joshua, Joseph, William) : b. Aug. IS, 1744: m. 1799 Susan Pierce : adm. ch. 1813 : kept tavern on Concord Road 1810-1528.
[F. 11]
[D. 112]
FANNY wife of Horace Skelton, died Dec. 26, 1832, aged 41 years.
In memory of MR. JOHN SMILES, who died June 21, 1829 : Æt 56.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[D.109] In memory of MARGARET, daughter of Mr. John & Mrs. Mary Ann Smiles, who died Oct. 12, 1824, At 5 yrs. & 2 ds.
[D. 111]
In memory of MRS. MARY ANN, wife of Mr John Smiles ; who died May 7, 1827 : Æt. 48.
[A.54]
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. DAVID SMITH, Who departed this Life Febry. 18th 1740 in ye th 95 Year of His Age.
[E. 26]
[E. 45]
Memento mori
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs ANNA SMITH, Dau". of Mr. SAMUEL and Mrs. MARY SMITH,
Here lies the Body of Mr. Abigail Smith wife of M .. Ebenezer Smith, who departed this Who departed this Life
Life Sept. 184. 1773
In the off. year of her Age
June ye Sth. 1768 in ye th 25 Year of Her Age.
[E. 26]. - Abigail (Fessenden Wellington) Smith: b. July 13, 1713: daughter of Thomas and Abigail (Poulter) Fessenden: second wife of Benjamin Wellington and first wife of Ebeneser Smith
[E. 45] - Anna Smith, probably daughter of Samuel and Mary Smith (Joseph, Thomas, Thomas, John)
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[Prop. 1]
[A.52]
EBENEZER R. SMITH born Dec. 3. 1800. Died April 13, 1876. ALMIRA wife of Ebenezer R. Smith. born Jan. 26, 1800.
died Feb. 12, 1860.
SMITH
ERECTED IN
Memory of MR. CHARLES SMITH, who died Aug. 8, 1822 ; Æt. 31.
Friends nor physicians could not save, This mortal body from the grave ; Nor can the grave confine me here When Christ doth call me to appear.
[E. 78]
IN memory of JAMES T. son of Mr Josiah Jr. & Mrs. Lucinda Smith, who died Aug. 11. 1821. Æt. 2 yr. 4 mo.
[Prop. 2]
[E. 28]
OUR MOTHER. ELMIRA, wife of Ebenezer R. Smith, born Jan. 26. 1804. died Feb. 12. 1860
Memento mori Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr Hezekiah [mith who departed this Life April the 6th. A D 1760 Aged 54 Years.
Farewell dear mother again farewell Soon we shall rise to thee ; And when we meet, no tongue can tell How great our joys shall be.
from Death's arrest no Age is free.
[E. 28]. - Hezekiah Smith (Joseph, Thomas, Thomas): b. April 2, 1706: m. 1726 Elizabeth Wellington of Watertown.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[Prop. 2] In memory of ELMIRA JANE daughter of Ebenezer R. & Elmira Smith
Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb Take this sweet infant to thy trust
ALMIRA J. died Nov. 22. 1834. aged 14 ms. Children of Ebenezer R & Almira Smith.
[D. 18]
[Prop. 2] In memory of EUSTES R. SMITH son of Ebenezer R & Almira Smith who died Dec. 10. 1832. aged 9 months & 4 days
Sweet child to us thy loss is great But unto thee, tis boundless gain Hence for ourselves alone we weep For thou art free from toil & pain
In memory of Capt. Joseph Smith Past Master of Hiram Lodge who died April 18. 1815. Aged 46.
[E. 32]
Ezekiel
Thaddeus
Abigail
Smith Died th
Smith Died
June 25 1753
June 21 1753
Smith Died th June 28 1753 th
In ye 3d Year
th in ye 5 Year of his Age
in ye 7 Year
of his Age
of her Age
[Prop. 2]
EUSTIS R. died Dec. 10. 1832. aged 9 ms.
Children of M'. EBEN" & M's ABIGAIL SMITH
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[D. 16]
Remember death [E. 29 A.]
SACRED to the memory of MR. JONAS SMITH, who died Sep. 11 . 1811. Æt. 41.
With patience long he bore afflictions rod Then cheerfully resigned his soul to God.
Here lies Bury'd the M" Body of Lucy Smith wife of Mr Jofeph Smith & Daughter of Deacon Jonas Stone, who deParted this Life June 19th 1772 In ye 30th Year of her Age Belov'd throug Life, Lamented in her End, a pleasant Daughter tender Mother loveing Wife and freind.
[D. 16]. - Jonas Smith (Joseph, Hezekiah, Joseph): b. March 19, 1771 : m. 1798 Polly Underwood.
[E. 46]
Memento mori In Memory of M" LYDIA SMITH Wife of M' Jonathan Smith who departed this Life Nov' ye 7th 1785 In the 41" Year of her age
[A. 56]
Here lyes ye Body of Martha Smith tr In
Dau. of Mr. Benjam & M's Martha Smith Who Died Sept. 26 1728 in ye gth Year of her Age.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[E. 34]
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs MARY SMITH, Widow of Mr. SAMUEL SMITHI who departed this life Sepr. ye 8th 1765 in ye In the 45th Year of Her Age
SACRED [D.17]
to the memory of MRS. MARY, amiable consort of Mr : Jonas Smith, who died July 5, 1817. Æt. 40. Blessed is the memory of the virtuous.
[E. 31] Here lyes ye Body of Mary Smith Daugtr of Mr. Ebenezer and Mis Abigail Smith who died Decembr 11th 1756 in ye 13th Year of Her Age
Memento mori [E. 33]
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr Samuel fmith who departed this Life May the 4th A D 1760 in the 46th Year of his Age from Death's arrest no Age is free
[A. 57]
Here Lyes ye Body of Solomon Smith 1u Son of Mr. Benjam & Mrs. Martha Smith Who Died July 26 1733 in ye 8th Year of her Age.
[A.55]
Thomas Smith in son of Mr. Benjam. & Mrs Martha Smith Died May 22nd 1726 Aged 3 Years & 1 Month
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[Prop. 2]
WILLIAM T. SMITH died Oct. 29. 1871 aged 82 yrs.
SYNTHIA, his wife died Feb. 21. 1869, Aged 78 yrs.
Here lies interred ye Body of Mr. ESTHER SNOW, (wife of Mr. Simeon Snow) who died Jan. ye 14th /D. 1780 in yr 27 Year of her Age
The memory of the juft is blessed.
[A. 53]
Here Lyes ye Body of
Here Lyes ye
Body of Me.
Mr. Thomas
Mary Smith,
Smith, Who d br
wife to Mr.
Dec. Decem. th ye 25, 1727 in th
Thomas Smith,
ye 88 Year
of His Age.
Decd. Octo ift th 1719. in ye 67 Year of Her Age
[A. 53]. - Thomas Smith (Thomas2, John1): m. 1663 daughter of James Homer of Concord : removed to Lexington : adm. ch. 1701.
[C. 76]
In memory of LEWIS STEARNS, who died Sept. 8. 1834 ; ÆEt. 20.
Dangers are thick on every side, to take us to the tomb.
[A. 58]
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[C.75]
[C. 79] ERECTED In memory of BENJAMIN STEARNS, who died May 26. 1 801, aged 73 years.
Give joy or grief, give eafe or pain ; Take life and friends away : But let me find them all again In the eternal day.
In memory of MISS EMILY, daughter of Mr. Nathan and Mrs. Susanna Stearns who died May 10, 1831. At. 23. Death with his dart, has pierc'd my heart, When I was in my prime : When this you see, grieve not for me, 'Twas Gods appointed time.
[C. 79]. - Benjamin Stearns (Benjamin, John, Charles) : b. Dec. 27, 1728 : m. 1754 Hannah Segur of Newton : was in campaign at White Plains 1776.
[C. 78]
[B.35]
In memory of MR.
MARSHAL STEARNES who died Aug. 13, 1832. At. 34 ys.
Affliction fore long time I bore Phyfitions ftrove in vain Till God was pleas'd to give me case And take away my pain. Then ceafe to weep my friends fo dear We muft lay here till Chrift appears.
Also ABIGAIL SOPHRONIA, daughter of Mr. Marshal. & Mrs. Elvira Stearnes, died Sept. 22, 1832. Æt. 10 ms.
[C. 78]. -- Hannah (Segur) Stearns of Newton : - , ISos : m. 1754 Benjamin Stearns.
[B. 35]. - Marshall Stearns (Asahel, Benjamin, Benjamin, John, Charles): baptized Aug. 26, 179S : m. Elvira Flagg.
In memory of Mrs. Hannah Steams, wife of Mr. Benjamin Stearns, who died Nov. 25. 1805, Æt. 69.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
ERECTED In Memory of Mr. Matthew Stearns, fon of Mr. Benjamin & Mrs Hannah Stearns, who died March 9. 1791, aged 33 years.
Death, thou haft conque'd me ; I by thy dart I'm flain ; But Chrift has conquer'd thee ; And I Shall rife again.
[C. &0]
[Simonds 39]
REV. CALEB STETSON DIED MAY 17, 1870. AGED 76 YEARS.
[Simonds 38]
JULIA MERIAM WIFE OF CALEB STETSON 1804 --- 1889.
[Simonds 39]. -- Rev. Caleb Stetson, son of Thomas of Kingston : b. July 12, 1793: m. 1827 Julia Ann daughter of Rufus and Martha (Simonds) Merriam of Lexington : came from South Scituate in 1Soo: Harvard College 1822 : minister at Medford 1827.
[Simonds 52]
FREDERICK D. STETSON died Mar. 10, 1846, aged 17 yrs.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[E. 47] I say all
[E .. 60]
unto watch
Memento mori
Here lies the
Remains of Mis. Abigail Stone,
In memory of Abijah Stone fon of Mr Samuel & Mrs Sally Stone who died Oct 13 1805. aged 5 years & 6 months
wife of Capt Samuel
Stone, who departed
My days are few
this Life January. 16th
I am but [mall
1767. In the 81st year of her Age
My work is done
And Christ is all.
[E. 47]. - Abigail Stone : m. 1706: dismissed to church at Sudbury : removed to Rutland : returned to Lexington.
[Simonds 59, 60, 61] ABNER STONE 1812. 1872 ELLEN . A . ROBBINS . HIS WIFE 1817. 1890 CHILDREN MARY . P . STONE . OULTON 1 860 . 1884
[E. 55]
Here Lies Buried ye Body of Mrs. Elizabeth Stone Wife of Mr. Jonas Stone who Diparted This Life April 3 A D 1751 Age 42 years 1I Ds.
[C. 40]
[D. 41]
HERE LYES ye BODY OF ISAAC STONE AGED 31 YEARS DECEASED 10 OF DECEMBER 1690
In memory of Mrs. Jane Stone, Relict of Mr Samuel Stone, who departed this life Febr. 20th. 1786. Aged 76 years.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[E. 52] Memento mori
Here lies the Body of Mrs. Elizabeth Stone
Wife of Mr. Ifaac Stone who departed this Life Sept. 27th 1767 In the 73d. Year of her age
Behold all you that paffeth by,
As you are now fo once was I :
As I am now fo you must be,
Prepare for Death & follow me.
Here lyes ye Body of M' JOHN STONE who Decd. Febry. th ye 3rd. 1713. in ye 49 Year of His Age
[C. 43]. - John3 Stone (Samuel?, Gregory1) : b. May 12, 1663: m. 1687 Rachel Shepard of Concord : subscriber for first meeting-house : corporal.
[D.30]
[C. 44]
Here lyes Buried the Body of
Deacon JOHN STONE; who departed this Life
August ye 7. 1762. in ye d 73 Year of His Age.
Here lyes ye Body of John Stone Son of Mr. John & Mrs. Mary Stone Who Died March 22nd 1736 Aged 20 Years 8 Months & 11 Days
[D. 30]. -- John Stone (John, Samuel, Gregory) : b. Dec. 15, 1689 : m. 1714 Mary Reed : deacon : selectman : assessor.
[C. 44]. - John Stone (John and Mary [Reed] Stone, John, Samuel, Gregory): b. July 11, 1715.
[C. 43]
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[E 57]
My glass
is run
SACRED To the Memory of Deacon Jonas Stone : who departed this Life Octr. ye 29th. 1790 ; In the 80th year of his age.
He worthily fuftained the office of a Deacon
in the Church of Christ in Lexington
for [vacant] years : and was a Reprefentative for the Town for feveral years :
He was a very ufeful member of ye society
to which he did belong, and was much
efteemed by his refpectable Acquaintance,
for his Piety, charity,
Benevolance and Liberality ; and we trust having finished his course and kept the faith, has now entered into the joy of his Lord.
[E. 57]. - Deacon Jonas Stone (Samuel, Samuel, Gregory): b. Dec. 3, 1710: m. (1) Elizabeth Adams: moved to Rutland, where his wife died : returned to Lexington and m. (2) his cousin Sarah, daughter of Joseph Stone : selectman thirteen years : assessor : treasurer : committee of correspondence : representative : delegate to Congress.
[E.61] SACRED
[C. 42]
To the memory of
MR JONAS STONE who died
April 24, 1814. Æt 73.
HERE LYETH ye BODY OF JOSEPH STONE, AGED 32 YEARS DECD. JANUARY ye 17th 1702
[E. 61]. - Jonas Stone ( John', John1 ) of Parker's company: m. 1766 Sarah Buckman.
[C. 42]. -- Joseph Stone (Samuel, Gregory : b. 1671 : taxed in the precinct 1693: m. Sarah Wait.
148
LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[C. 48] Remember death Here lies the
Joseph Stone, who Departed this Life May. the 8th. 1753. In the 67th Year of his age
Remember death [D). 29]
Here lies Bury'd
Remains of Mr.
The Body of Mr.
Mary Stone, wife
of Deacon John Stone, who de- parted this Life
Octr. the 16th. 1772. In the 78 Year of her Age.
[C. 48] .- Joseph‘ Stone (Samuel3, Samuel?, Gregory1): b. Feb. 8, 1687 : m. Mary : will proved May 21, 1753 : selectman 1743.
[D. 29]. - Mary (Reed) Stone, daughter of Captain William Reed : m. 1714
[C. 41]
[C. 46]
HERE LIES BURIED ye BODY OF NATHAN STONE SON OF DEAC" JOHN & MRS MARY STONE
RACHEL STONE DAUGHTER OF JOHN & RACHEL STONE AGED 7 YEARS DIED AUGUST 31 1695
WHO DECd JULY ye 13th A . D 1740 In ye 16th YEAR OF HIS AGE
[C. 46]. - Nathan Stone (John and Mary [ Recd] Stone, John, Samuel, Gregory) : b. Sept. 21, 1723.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[C. 45]
[E. 59]
HERE LIES BURIED ye BODY OF RUTH STONE DAUGHTR OF DEAC" JOHN & MRS MARY STONE WHO DECd JULY ye 19th A·D 1740 IN ye 15th YEAR OF HER AGE
In Memory of Sally Stone daugt. of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Sally Stone, who died Octr. 2ª. 1799 Aged 3 years 6 months & 10 days.
[C. 47]
HERE LIES BURIED ye BODY OF DEAC SAMUEL STONE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE ye 17th A.D 1743 JN ye 87th YEAR OF
HIS AGE
HERE LIES BURIED ye BODY OF ye WIDOW DORCAS STONE RELEC %
EL.
TO DEc SAM STONE WHO DECd SEPim ye 24th A.D 1746 IN ye 87th YEAR OF HER AGE
[C. 47]. - Samuel' Stone (Samuel2, Gregory1): m. 1769 Dorcas Jones of Concord : called "Samuel Stone East" : one of the original members of church in 1696: deacon 1715: selectman.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[C. 38]
HERE LYES THE BODY OF DEACON SAMUEL STONE AGED 84 YEARS & 7 Mº DIED SEPTEMBER THE 27 1713
The memory of the Juft is Blefied.
[E. 48]
Memento mori
I fay unto all watch
Here lies Interred the Remains of Capt. Samuel Stone, who Departed this Life April, 5th. 1769. In the 85th. ycar of his age.
'T'is but a few whofe days a mount To threefcore years and ten : And all beyond that fhort account Is forrow Toil and Pain.
[C. 38] .- Samuel Stone, son of Gregory : b. 1635 : m. 1655 Sarah Stearns of Water- town : subscriber to meeting-house 1692 : deacon : m. (2) Abigail.
[E. 48]. - Samuel Stone (Samuel, Samuel, Gregory) : b. Aug. 12, 1684: m. 1706 Abigail Reed of Woburn, daughter of Deacon George: dismissed to church at Sudbury: removed to Rutland : returned to Lexington.
[D.42]
Memento mori
Here lies the Body of Mr. Samuel Stone Jun who departed this Life March 31st. 1768. In the 50th year of his age
Dear friens for me pray do not weep I am not dead, but here do sleep, Within this solid lump of clay Until the Refurrection Day. And here indeed I must remain Till Christ shall rais me up again.
[D. 42]. - Samuels Stone (Joseph‘, Samuel3, Samuel?, Gregory'): b. Aug. 13, 1718 : m. Jane.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[D. 42]
[C. 39]
Mr. Samuel Stone Jun.
HERE LYES ye BODY OF SARAH STONE WIFE TO SAMUEL STONE AGED 65 YEARS DIED OCTOBER 26 1700
[C. 39]. - Sarah (Stearns) Stone of Watertown : m. 1655, Samuel Stone.
[E. 62]
[E. 56] Memento mori In Memory of Mrs. SARAH STONE, (wife of Deacon JONAS STONE) She departed this Life Nov. 4th. 1780 In the 6If Year of her age.
Death is to us a fweet repofe The bud waf op'd to fhew the rofe. The cage was broke to let us fly And buld our happy neft on high.
ERECTED IN Memory of MRS. SARAH, widow of Mr. Jonas Stone ; who died Feb. 17, 1825 : Act. 78.
[8. 54]
IN Memory of MRS. SARAH, wife of Mr Samuel Stone, who died Oct. 9. 1824 : Æt. 55.
IN Memory of MR. SAMUEL STONE. who died (ct. 11, 1824 : ASt. 57.
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LEXINGTON EPITAPHS.
[E. 58] Here Lies Buried The Body of Zeruiah Stone Dafter of Mr Jonas & Mrs Elisabeth Stone Who Died
Decem ye 27 1752 Aged 3 years 6 Ms & 25 1)s
[C. 10]
HERE LYES T-E BODY OF DEACON HOMAS TARBALL AGED 48 YEARS & 3 Mº DIED OCTOBR ye 8th 1715 He belonged to Groten
[D. 107]
MR. CYRUS THORNING died Jan. 6 1826. ÆEt. 29.
In death's cold chains a prisoner bound, I lie in silence under ground ; But by the grace that my God gives, I know that my redeemer lives.
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