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[Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell.
[A Sheaf of Wheat. ] MOTHER 49. MARY ANN wife of | Curtis Brigham, | Died Apr. 9, 1885, | Æ. 79 ys. 6 ms. Gone home to meet the loved ones gone before.
[A Rose Tree. ] SISTER 50. MARY J. BRIGHAM | Died | July 27, 1884, | Æ. 50 ys. 8 ms.
Absent but not forgotten.
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
5I. MARY RICE. | Wife of | Barnabas Brigham, | Died | Sept. 5, 1882, | Æt. 80 y'rs. 8 mo's.
" And as we have borne the image | of the earthy, we shall also bear the | image of the heavenly."
[Sculptors' mark : ] Andrews & Wheeler, Lowell.
[A daughter of Eber and Sarah ( Barnes ) Rice. ]
[ Urn and Willow Trees. ] 52. In Memory of | Mrs. SARAH BRIGHAM, | wife of | Mr. Uriah Brigham, | who died | Jan. 31, 1815.
Footstone: S. B.
[Her maiden name was Gott. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 53. In memory of | SOPHIA A. | Daughter of Mr. Caleb & | Mrs. Martha Brigham, | who died | March 25, 1833, | Æt. 13 ys.
Dear Parents grieve no more for me
My Parents grieve no more, Believe that I am happier far Than ever with you before : I've left a world where woe and sin Swell onward as a river ; And gain'd a world where I shall rest In peace and joy forever.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 54. In Memory of | Mr. URIAH BRIGHAM, | who died | Oct. 22, 1782, | Æt. 55.
Footstone: % | U. B.
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
55-56. WILLARD BRIGHAM | died | Feb. 7, 1843, | Æt. 68.
ABIGAIL, | his wife died | Feb. 10, 1843, | ÆEt. 71. Footstone: W. B. A. B.
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BRIGHAM CEMETERY.
57. WILLIAM F. BRIGHAM, | Co. B. 45 Reg. M. V. M. | Died | July 18, 1863, | Aged 34 yrs. We have loved him on earth, May we meet him in heaven.
[This grave has a U. S. shield with name on the reverse. ]
Brown. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 58. In | Memory of | Mrs. LAURA ANN, | wife of | Mr. William Brown | who died | July 1, 1822; | Æt. 18 years.
The blooming rose smiles with the morning sun, Just then looks gay soon withers and is gone ; As pleasant flowers go swiftly to decay, Our troubled life with sorrow flees away.
Footstone: L. A. B.
[Her maiden name was Howe. ]
[ Urns and Willow Tree. ]
59. Sacred to | The Memory of | SAMUEL BROWN { He died Sept'. 27, | 1817 ÆEt. 54. The sweet remembrance of the Just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
Footstone: A. R. (evidently from some other grave.)
[A Tree. ]
60. In memory of - Mr. SAMUEL BROWN, | Jr. | who died | In Boston | Feb. 6, 1828, | Æt. 33. The day is far spent, the evening is nigh, When we must lay down the body and die. Great God, we surrender our dust to thy care ; But, oh : for the summons our spirits prepare. Footstone: S. B.
Clapp.
61. MARY C. Wife of | Maynard B. Clapp | died Dec. 18, 1841 ; | aged 23 years.
[Sculptor's mark : ] B. H. Kinney, Market St., Worcester.
Footstone: M. C. C.
[Her name before marriage was Rice. ]
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
Crosby. 62. ZERUIAH HALL | CROSBY, | Born Sept. 15, 1802, | Died June 11, 1883.
Dalrymple. 63. ISABELLA, | wife of | Silas B. Dalrymple, | formerly wife of | Jonathan Howe, | died | Mar. 17, 1859, | Æt. 46 yrs.
Dout.
[Front : ] MY WIFE [Reverse : ] 64. SARAH E. | wife of | Edward Dove, | died Feb. 17, 1879, | ÆE. 34 yrs. II mos. & 5 d's. Dunton. [ Urns and Willow Tree. ] 65-66. In memory of 2 Children | of Capt. Thomas and | Mrs. Catharine Dunton.
MARY R. | died Dec. 3, 1821, | Aged 6 ms.
ABRAHAM D. | died Oct. 29, 1835, | Aged I yr. & 8 ms.
Cease Thy regrets, fond Parents cease, Thy Infants dwell in joy and peace, They are free from care, grief or pain, To them thy loss is perfect gain.
Footstone: M. R. D. | A. D. D.
Fap. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 67. To the memory of | BENT FAY, | Born May 24, 1798; | Died July 24, 1831.
In childhood and in early youth he knew, The light of life, the light of reason too ; But just as manhood was unfolding fair, His reason fled, and left him to despair. Reader, 'twas sad ; yet such may be thy fate ; Then reason justly, ere it be too late : Discharge all duty in thy present sphere, For there's no work, device, nor knowledge here.
Footstone: B. F.
JOPL PEUTON who died
NJin. 2. 18 20.
JOEL FELTO:
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PHOTO. BY F. P. RICE. NOV. 6. 1906
TYPE OF SLATE STONES ERECTED AFTER 1825 (Brigham Cemetery)
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BRIGHAM CEMETERY.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 68. In memory of | HEPHSIBAH,
Wife of | Josiah Fay, | who died | Aug. 19, 1853, | At. 86.
The law commands and makes us know What duty to our God we owe, But 'tis the gospel must reveal, Where lies our strength to do his will. Footstone: H. F.
[Her maiden name was Collins. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 69. Memorial of | JOSIAH FAY, | Born June 10, 1758; | Died Feb. 18, 1845.
Make no mourning for the dead ; for | they shall hear the voice of the Son of | man and come forth.
Footstone: J. F.
Felton. [ Urn and Willow Trees. ] 70. In memory of | Mrs. | BETSY, | wife of | Mr. George Felton, | who died | Dec. 11, 1828, Æt. 34.
Farewell my Child and partner dear, No earthly ties can hold me hear : The Soverign calls I must obey, And fly from earth and friends away.
Footstone: B. F.
· [She was Betsy Hunting of Hubbardston. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 71. In | memory of | Mr. | JOEL FELTON, | who died | Jan. 2, 1829, | Æt. 66. His head is bow,d beneath the storm, The grave conceales his peaceful form Faded in death now pale he lies And fills the mourners hearts with sighs.
Footstone: J. F.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 72. In memory of | Mr. | LEVI FELTON | who died | Oct. 21, 1829, | Æt. 30. My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpets joyful sound. Footstone: L. F. [Son of Joel. Died at Westford, Mass. ]
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
[ Willow Tree and Obelisk. ]
73. In memory of | SUSANNAH, | wife of | Joel Felton, | died | Oct. 16, 1841 ; | ÆE. 75 years.
Thou art gone to the grave ; we no longer behold thee, But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee.
Footstone: S. F.
[She was a daughter of Samuel and Submit (Graves ) Hunt of Sud- bury. ]
[Urn and Willow Tree. ] 74. In memory of | Mr. WILLIAM | ORISON FELTON. | who died | April 22, 1833, | Æt. 20. So let it be-for ne'er on earth Should man his home prepare ; The spirit feels its heavenly birth And spurns at mortal care.
Footstone: W. O. F.
Gates. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 75. A memento of |. Col. ABRAHAM GATES, | who died | July 22, 1829 : | Æt. 44.
Integrity and Uprightness, | Honor and Generosity, | Were | With kind Affections | And public spirit, | in him combined:
Other's a better world on high ; Hope on thou pious breast ; Faint not, thou traveller ! on the sky Thy weary feet shall rest.
76. A memento of | Mrs. CATHARINE GATES, Relict of Mr. Silas Gates, | who died | November 27, A. D. 1836 ; | Æt. 76 years.
As a parent and sister she was | revered and loved. As a neighbor | she was kind and benevolent And by all who knew her, her | memory will ever be fondly | cherished.
" Thus she moved from stage to stage, Smiles of earth and heaven attending ; Softly sinking down in age, And through death to God ascending.
Footstone: C. G. [She was a daughter of George and Molly Williams. ]
BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 193
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 77. Mrs. | ELIZABETH, | wife of | Capt. William Gates, | Died | April 2, 1842, | Æt. 78.
The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust
Footstone: E. G.
[Her maiden name was Howe. ]
[A Rose Tree. ] 78. GEORGE W. | son of Abraham & | Elizabeth Gates, | Died | Jan. 29, 1813, | ÆEt. 3 w'ks. Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
79. SALLY | Wife of | William D. Gates, | Died | Feb. 4, 1885 ; | Æt. 72.
[Her maiden name was Newton. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 8o. A memento of | Mr. SILAS GATES, | who died | Dec. 24, 1828 : | Æt. 70.
Active, enterprising, and useful, | He served his country and the public ; | And | By his dying benefactions, | Reared a monument to his memory | More lasting than sculptured marble !
O may the grave become to us The bed of peaceful rest ; Whence we shall gladly rise at length, And mingle with the blest.
Footstone: S. G.
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
[ Broken Stone. ]
81. [ Jory of | WILLIAMS GATES | [ ] of Mr. Abraham & | [ ] Elizabeth Gates | who died
| Jan. 29, 1813, | ÆE. 3 weeks. ـالمالسا 2 ] spread like winter, frozen Jeauty smiles no more ] now are fled those rising ] eas'd our eyes before.
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 82. WILLIAM | GATES, | died | June 11, 1848, | Æt. 86.
Footstone: W. G.
[A Revolutionary marker stands here. ]
83. WILLIAM D. GATES, | Died | June 28, 1853; | Æt. 45. " Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord."
[Sculptor's mark:] J. O'C.
Gap.
84. GEORGE C. GAY | died Oct. 26, 1844, | aged 2 1 years.
Farewell dear George, forever now Our fondest hopes have fled, And lonely looks the world, for thou Art sleeping with the dead. When all of life was fair and bright, Thy spirit passed away, Like flowers that bloom in morning light, And droop with parting day. L. B. R.
85. LOWELL H. | Son of Edward A. 1
and | Harriett A. F. Gay, | died May 23, 1842, | aged I year.
Weep not for him,-he was too pure For such a world as this ; No breath of guilt had dared to mar His spirit's holiness.
Gibbon. 86. JOHN GIBBON | died | June 21, 1888, | aged 79 yrs.
[Gibbon Monument, Front :]
87-88. WILLIAM GIBBON | 1807-1890 EUNICE WILSON his wife | 1808-1890 [Gibbon Monument, East Face:] G 89-91. Children | ELIZABETH J. | 1839-1858 | CHARLOTTE E. | 1844-1865 | JOHN | 1851-1900
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BRIGHAM CEMETERY.
Giles. 92. SERENA E. | daughter of | L. H. and S. R. Russell | 1846-1905.
Gleason. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 93-94. Mr. | JAMES GLEASON, | died | July 3, 1841, | Æt. 81.
Mrs. ANNA, | his wife died | Sept. 6, 1836, | ÆEt. 76.
Farewell dear friends and children too, For Christ has called us home ; In a short time he'll call for you, Prepare your selves to come.
Footstone: J. G.
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
[The maiden name of Mrs. Gleason was Phelps. ]
95-100. Record of | Josiah Gleason's Family. JOSIAH GLEASON, | died June 2, 1827, | ÆE. 36. ALMIRA, | his wife died Dec. 5, 1874, | ÆE. 71.
LUCY A. GLEASON, | wife of Alvin Howe, | died July 17, 1844, Æ. 19.
J. JOSIAH GLEASON, | died May 12, 1864, | ÆE. 37.
MARYETTA W. | his wife died Dec. 29, 1859, | ÆE. 34
WALLACE W. | Son of J. J. & M. W. Gleason, | died July 4, 1856, | ÆE. 1 yr.
[Marker : U. S. shield and name, J. JOSIAH GLEASON. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree.]
IOI. In | memory of | Miss LUCY GLEASON, | Daug': of Mr. James & | Mrs. Anna Gleason, | who died | Sept. 5, 1819 ; | Æt. 20.
Footstone: L. G.
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
[A Tree. ] 102. RUFUS H. GLEASON | Son of Mr. Francis & | Mrs. Persis Gleason | he died Jan. 1, 1812 | AEt. I year 7 months.
Farewell dear Child we part in pain, We only part to meet again.
Footstone: * | R. G.
Dall. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 103. In Memory of | Mr. PAUL HALL, | who died | May 18, 1816, | At. 81.
Footstone: [A Tree ] | P. H.
Dammond.
104-105. SOPHIA, | wife of | Samuel Hammond, | died | March 31, 1848 ; | aged 28 yrs.
Also | Her Infant Son, | aged 2 weeks.
Footstone: S. H.
Polpotte.
106. ADALINE G. | daut. of | William F. & | Elizabeth Holyoke | died [remainder illegible.]
107. ANGELINE, | Wife of | Edward Holyoke, | died | May 10, 1853, | Aged 37. " Blessed are the dead who die | in the Lord." [Sculptor's mark : ] Geo. Keep, Springfield.
[A Rose Tree. ] 108. ADELINE C. | wife of | Edward Holyoke, | died Feb. 17, 1862, | aged 33 years.
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 Father's care.
Footstone: A. C. H. [Sculptor's mark : ] M. Shine.
109. EDWARD HOLYOKE | Born Oct. 22, 1808 | Died Feb. 11, 1895
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BRIGHAM CEMETERY.
[On face of stone : ] MOTHER [Reverse : ]
IIO. ELIZABETH HOLYOKE PERRY | died | Sept. 9, 1897, | Æt. 78 yrs.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] III-113. In memory of | Mr. ELIZUR HOLYOKE, | who died | Sept. 4, 1794, | Æt. 55.
Mrs. SARAH, | Wife of Mr. Elizur Holyoke, | died Apr. 14, 1830, | Æt. 77.
[She was a daughter of Silas and Elizabeth Gates. ]
Also MARTIN, | their son died | Feb. 8, 1796.
A Father, Mother, a Brother dear, Have passed from earth and friends away ; Our earthly joys, our friends however near Are mortal and must soon decay. Footstone: E. H. | S. H. | M. H.
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
114-115. MARTHA E. HOLYOKE, | died | May 3, 1850, | aged II yrs. I mo.
OSCAR HOLYOKE, | died May 24, 1850, | aged 9 yrs. 7 mo.
Suffer little children to come unto me | and forbid them not, for of such is the | kingdom of heaven.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 116. In memory of | Miss | MARY HOLYOKE, | who died | Aug. 17, 1834, | ÆEt. 53.
Great God I own thy sentence just And nature must decay ; I yield my body to the dust, [Last line illegible. ]
117. REBEKAH HOLYOKE, | Born July 15, 1783, | Died Feb. 2, 1875, | Æt. 91 yrs. 6 mos. REST.
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
[A Tree. ] 118. In memory of | SARAH ELIZABETH, | daugh- ter of | Mr. William and | Mrs. Rebekah Holyoke, * | who died | Sept. 29, 1824, | ÆEt. 2 years. Little prattling playful girl, Why didst thou make so short a stay, To steal our hearts and then away !
Footstone: S. E. H.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 119. In memory of | Mifs SARAH ELIZABETH 1 Daughter of | Mr. Jacob and Lydia | Holyoke | who died Sept. 2, | 1828, At. 15 Months. Little playful prattling girl Why didst thou make so short a stay To steal our hearts and then away.
Footstone: S. E. H.
[A Wreath. ] Parted below | united above. 120. Capt. WM. HOLYOKE, | died | Mar. 24, 1858, | aged 79 y'rs.
He is where the weary rest, From toil and care and pain, No sickness or destroying death Shall trouble him again.
[On face of stone : ] FATHER [Reverse : ]
I2I. WILLIAM F. HOLYOKE, | died | Feb. 13, 1878, | Æt. 72 yrs.
nome. [ Urn and Willow Tree.]
I22. In | memory of | BENJAMIN How Jr. Son | of Mr. Benjamin | & Mrs. Abig How he | died July 17, 1814, | Æt. 21.
Like roses cropt before their bloom He's carried to the silent tomb, Where Genius, Learning, worth and parts Are screened from adverse fortune's Darts. Footstone: B. H.
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BRIGHAM CEMETERY.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 123. In memory of | Mrs. CATHARINE, | wife of | Mr. Eleazer Howe, | Born Oct. 13, 1771 ; | Died June 21, 1845.
Be still and know that I am God.
Footstone: C. H.
[Her maiden name was Barnard. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
I24. In memory of | Mr. | ELEAZER HOWE, who died | Jan. 27, 1836, | aged 75. Farewell dear friends and children too, For Christ has called me home. In a short time he'll call for you, Prepare yourselves to come.
Footstone: E. H.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 125. In memory of | EMILY, | Daug. of Mr. Stephen & | Mrs. Susana Howe, | who died | April 27, 1822 , | Æt. I y': 9 mo. & 23 days.
Footstone: E. H.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.]
126-127. GILBERT HOWE, | died Oct. 12, 1849, | Æt. 77.
LYDIA, | his wife died | Oct. 1, 1820, | Æt. 46.
[She was a daughter of Asa Howe. ]
[Sculptor's mark : ] D. Nichols, Lowell.
Footstone: G. H.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 128. In memory of | Mr. HOLLIS How, | who died | Sept. 24, 1828, | Æt. 34. Farewell dear friend we part in pain We only part to meet again
Footstone: H. H.
[From Vermont. A relative of the Joel Felton family, and died while on a visit to Marlborough. ]
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
129. Mrs. LUCY HOWE, | died | Feb. 5, 1861 ; | aged 61 yrs. II ms.
[Sculptor's mark : ] Pratt, Wor.
Footstone: L. H.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 130. In memory of | Mr. | LYMAN B. HOWE, who died | Aug. 4, 1833, | ÆEt. 24.
Like a fair flower that fades in early bloom In life's bright hour he met his early doom, Though harsh the stroke and most severe the rod, Cease murmur'r cease, it was a stroke from God.
Footstone: L. B. H.
MY HUSBAND. 131. LYMAN B. HOWE, | died | Aug. 27, 1878, | Æ. 36 yrs.
We parted on Earth trusting to | Meet again in Heaven.
Faitful unto death.
[A Tree. ]
132-137. In memory of | Six Children of | Mr. Eleazer & | Mrs. Catharine Howe, | An infant died | July 22, 1792. | Another infant died | May 28, I793.
STEPHEN died Aug. 12, | 1793, aged 2 yrs.
MARY died March 22, 1796, aged 6 yrs. .
SOPHIA died April 24, 1797, aged 3 yrs.
ORISON died Oct. 27, 18II, aged I month.
Footstone: Inf-t. | Inf -- t | S. H. | M. H. | S. H. | O. H. [ Urns and Willow Tree.]
138-139. In memory of | Mr. SYLVANUS How,
| who died | Sept. 15, 1815, | ÆEt. 50.
Also | Mrs. SARAH How, | his wife died Mar. 31 | 1825, At. 61.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Footstone: S. H. | S. H.
[Mrs. Howe was a daughter of Joseph Gleason. ]
BRIGHAM CEMETERY, 201
Loring. [A Rose Tree.] 140. EVELINA, | youngest daughter of |. John & Mary Loring, | died April 6, 1857, | aged 48 years. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 141. In memory of | JOHN | LORING Esq. | who died | Feb. 24, 1827, | ÆEt. 77. Calm on the bosom of thy God, Fair spirit rest thee now ; E'en while with us thy footsteps trod, His seal was on thy brow.
Footstone: J. L.
[A Tree. ] 142. MARY W. | wife of | John Loring, | died | Sept. 13, 1854, | Æt. 90.
She is gathered to her final rest, We meet her here again no more ;
She is sleeping on the earth's cold breast ; Where all the cares of life are o'er, We hope when called from earth away, To meet her in eternal day.
Footstone: M. W. L.
Maynard. [ Urn and Willow Tree.]
143. In memory of | Mrs. ELIZABETH, | wife of Mr. | Windsor Maynard, | who died Nov. 13, 1835, | ÆEt. 23. Death ! cruel death with keenest dart, Has pierced a mother to the heart And left his victim's friends to mourn O'er memories cold and icy urn.
Footstone: E. M.
Morse.
144. JENNETTE A. BRIGHAM | Wife of | Burleigh Morse, | died | April 25, 1854, | Æt. 29. [Sculptor's mark : ] D. Nichols, Lowell. Footstone: J. A. B. 26
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
Newton.
145. MARY C. | dau. of | Hartwell & Mary | R. Newton, | died Aug. 1, 1848, | ÆE. II weeks. An early blossom to [fade ?] [ Last line illegible. ]
Footstone: M. C. N.
146. MARY R. | wife of | Hartwell Newton, | died Aug. 3, 1851, | ÆE. 28 y'rs.
Shed not for me the bitter tear, Nor fill the heart with vain regret ; 'Tis but the casket that lies here ; The gem that filled it sparkles yet.
Footstone: M. R. N.
Daks. 147. ALBERT OAKS, | died | Sept. 16, 1868, | ÆE. 58 yrs. 5 mos.
Footstone: A. O.
Parker. [C. Witherbee Monument, North Face : ] 148. CATHERINE PARKER | died | Jan. 15, 1834, | Æt. 49.
Phelps. [Phelps Monument, North Face : ]
149. ELIZABETH, | wife of | S. R. Phelps, | & previously of | Abra. Gates, | Died Apr. 17, 1863, | Æt. 74.
An exemplary wife. | A faithful friend. | A kind neighbor, | A de- vout Christian. | In duty active. | In suffering | Resigned and trustful. | She died, | As she had lived, | In the hope | Full of immortality. [She was a daughter of Daniel Brigham. ]
150-151. In memory of | Mrs. EMILY PHELPS, | wife of | Maj. Edward Phelps, | who died | Jan. 27, 1836 ; | Æt. 29. Also in memory of | an Infant, who died | Aug. 25, 1835.
Footstone: E. P.
[A daughter of Eli and Lucy ( Brigham ) Rice. ]
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BRIGHAM CEMETERY.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
152. In memory of | Maj. | MERRICK PHELPS, who died | Nov. 21, 1829 : | Æt. 31.
[Phelps Monument, Front : ]
153-154. S. R. PHELPS | born | Dec. 3, 1788. | died | Dec. 8, 1871.
MARTHA, | wife of | S. R. Phelps, | died Aug. 17, 1829, | aged 39.
[Phelps Monument, South Face : ]
155. WINSLOW, | son of | S. R. & Martha |
Phelps, | died Feb. 12, 1826, | ÆEt. 15 y'rs.
[Sculptor's mark : ] D. Nichols, Lowell.
Footstones: FATHER | MOTHER | WINSLOW | ELIZABETH
On gate: 1854 | *** | S. R. PHELPS
[Urn and Willow Tree.]
156-157. In memory of | two Infants | who died | Sep. 26, | 1831. | Children of | Mr. Edward & | Mrs. Emily Phelps.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
158. In memory of | an infant Son of | Major Edward & | Mrs. Emily Phelps, [ who died | April 8, 1833.
Rice. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
159. To memory of | Mrs. ABIGAIL RICE, | wife of | Mr. Thomas Rice | who died | April 18, 1825, | Æt. 73.
Footstone: A. R.
[A daughter of John and Abigail Hapgood. ]
160. In memory of ABBY | youngest daughter of | Jabez & Betsey Rice | Who died Feb. 6, 1846, | Æt. 18 yrs. 5 ms.
Yea-though I walk through the valley | of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. Footstone: A. R.
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 161. In memory of | ALICE, | daughter of Martin & Sally Rice, | who died Oct. 28, 1844, aged 32 years.
Faith, faith alone, can lift the eye From off the lowly sod, - And bear the mourners thoughts on high, Near to the throne of God.
Footstone: A. R.
162. ANNA BARNES | wife of | Willard Rice, | Died Aug. 7, 1876, | ÆE. 87 ys. ..
[ Urns and Willow Tree. ] 163. The | Perishable Part of | BENJAMIN RICE, | under this stone is deposited. | He died April 23, 18II, | At. 71.
Truly valuable as a Man, | And exemplary as a Christian. He filled the Soil with Grain, the Rills he led, . Through his rich Fields, along his fruitful Bowers ; Now, therefore, Earth ! bear lightly on his Head, His hoary Head, and shade his Grave with Flowers.
Footstone: [A Tree] B. R. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
164. A Memento of | BENJAMIN RICE Esq. | who was born July 8, | A. D. 1774 : Graduated at | Har- vard University A. D. 1796 : and died | Sept. 24, 1833.
An upright Magistrate, | A valuable citizen, | And A sincere Christian. The memory of the Just is blessed.
Footstone: B. R.
165. BETSEY RICE, | Wife of | Jabez Rice, | died Dec. 31. | 1845. | At. 59 Yrs. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Footstone: B. R.
[A daughter of Daniel Stevens. ]
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BRIGHAM CEMETERY.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 166. In memory of | BETSY RICE, | Daughter of | Capt. Eli & Mrs. | Lucy Rice. | who died Aug. 27, 1819, | aged II years.
How pleasant it was to see This youth of early piety, Whose lips and life did both proclaim Her God and Saviour's glorious name.
[J. Rice Monument, East Face : ] 167-168. CAROLINE ELIZABETH died | July 25, 1838, | Aged 17 y'rs.
WILLIAM, | died | Sept. 7, 1839, | Aged II y'rs.
Children of J. & B. Rice.
[J. Rice Monument, Front : ]
169. JONATHAN RICE, | died | Dec. 4, 1859, | Aged 73 y'rs.
[South Face : ]
170. BETSEY, | Wife of | Jonathan Rice, | Died June 20, 1874, | Æt. 84 yrs. 10 mo's.
[A daughter of Aaron Brigham. ]
[North Face : ] 171. Dr. SARAH A. RICE, [ Died | Jan. 2, 1887, | Aged 63 yrs.
[Sculptor's mark : ] H. H. Dresser, Lowell.
On small stones: FATHER | MOTHER | C.E.R. | W.R. | S.A.R.
[E. Rice Monument, Front : ] 172. EDWARD RICE, | died | May 19, 1871, | ÆE. 87 yrs. 2 ms.
[North Face : ] 173. SUSANNAH F. RICE, | died | June 19, 1883, | Æ. 94 yrs. 7 ms.
[A daughter of Joel and Susannah (Hunt) Felton. ]
174. ELI RICE Esq. | died | May 4, 1851, | aged 73.
"The memory of the just is blessed."
[Sculptor's mark : ] D. Nichols, Lowell.
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
175. Sacred | to the memory of | Miss | ELIZA- BETH K. | daughter of Mr. Jabez | and Mrs. Betsy Rice, | who died | Dec. 20, 1836, | Æt. 24.
No pain, no grief, no anxious fear Invade thy bounds ; no mortal woes ; Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, While angels watch its safe repose.
Footstone: E. K. R.
176. GEORGE RICE, | June 30, 1847, | aged 34 years.
Footstone: G. R.
[Rice Monument, Front : ]
177-178. GEORGE E. RICE, | died May 6, 1880, | ÆE. 61 yrs. II ms.
CHARLES E. RICE, | died July 19, 1877, | ÆE. 23 yrs. 6 ms.
[Sculptor's mark :] M. Shine. [Rice Monument, East Face : ]
179-180. GERSHOM RICE, | died April 11, 1837. SUSANNAH RICE, | died Apr. 18, 1837. Farewell vain world your charms I bid adieu ; My saviour thought me to abandon you.
Small stones: S. A. R. A. B. R.
[This lot has a Revolutionary marker. ]
[Mrs. Susanna Rice was a daughter of Thaddeus Howe. ]
[A Rose Tree. ] 18I. GEORGE FRANKLIN | Son of George & | Lucilla B. Rice. | Died April 5, 1847. | Æt. 2 ms. & 22 ds.
Sweet bud of hope, twas thine to bloom In fairer climes mid brighter suns. Sleep on my babe, thou loved and blest ; I would not break thy peaceful rest.
Footstone: G. F. R.
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BRIGHAM CEMETERY.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 182. In memory of | Miss HANNAH, | Daughter of Mr. Martin | and Mrs. Sally Rice, | who died Oct. 31, | 1838, ÆEt. 34 ys. 4 m3 | & 23 days. Dearest sister, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God who 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 we hope to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed.
Footstone: H. R.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 183. Erected | In memory of | Mrs. LOVINA RICE, | Wife of | Mr. Peter Rice, | who died | Dec. 23, 1812, | Æt. 61.
Religion bears our spirits up Whilst we expect that blessed hope The bright appearance of the Lord, And faith stands leaning on his word. Footstone: [A Tree] L. R. [She was a daughter of Joseph and Grace Howe. ]
184. LUCY, | Wife of | Eli Rice Esq. | died | Nov. 26, 1850, | aged 71.
" Hope wipes the tear from sorrow's eye, While faith points upward to the sky."
[Sculptor's mark : ] D. Nichols. [A daughter of Winslow and Elizabeth Brigham. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 185. In memory of | MARTIN RICE, | who died June 12, 1844, | aged 63 years. Tis ours to live in hopeful trust, Nor murmur nor complain ; Our Father doeth all things well, And let us trust his name. Footstone: M. R.
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