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SINCERE dilexit Amicos, Patriam, et univer | fam Chrifti Ecclefiam.
DENIQUE, Pietatis, omnis Virtutis focialis, et | quoad Res terrenas, Moderaminis, Exemplar.
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IN Doloribus afperis Ægritudinis ultima Patientia | ejus Opus perfectum habuit; et fi non ovans, ex- | pectans tamen et placide difceffit.
Natus Decemb. 7, 1682. | Denatus Januar. 6, 1731. Prophetæ ipfi, non in | Seculum vivunt.
[Beneath this mound are preserved the earthly remains of that truly venerable theologian, ROBERT BRECK. His celestial part has gone to the myriads of angels in heaven, and to the spirits of the just made perfect. He was of a discriminating genius ; and by nature a man of enlarged mind and sound judgment, united to uncommon courage of spirit. As to his acquired parts, he was in the learned tongues ex- ceedingly skilful, and he was furnished with no common measure of polite literature. What to others was difficult, he easily mastered by the force of his genius and his close application.
In every department of theology he was well versed, and a truly orthodox scribe, thoroughly instructed unto the kingdom of heaven. He peacefully discharged the duties of the pastoral office in the church at Marlborough, over which the Holy Ghost had made him Overseer, with diligence, fidelity, and great success for 27 years. Of Divine Revelation, and of the doctrines, institutions and principles of the Churches of New England, he was an able and strenuous advocate.
In giving counsel, in matters both public and private, he was con- spicuous for his integrity and wisdom. He sincerely loved his friends, his country, and the whole Church of Christ. He was, in short, an exemplar of piety, of every social virtue, and of moderation in worldly desires. In the severe pangs of his last sickness, he finished his work in patience, and if not in triumph, yet in hope, he peacefully departed.
Born December 7, 1682. Died January 6, 1731. Even prophets do not live forever.
The above translation is the one printed in Barber's Historical Collections of Massa- chusetts. The Latin inscription on the stone has been carefully re-copied, and certain minor errors in Barber's transcription corrected. ]
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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND.
Brimsmead.
85. Near the grave of the Rev. Mr. Breck, a large unlettered stone, also supported on granite pillars, marks the resting place of the Rev. WILLIAM BRIMS- MEAD, the first pastor of the Church in Marlborough, from 1666 until his death in 1701.
Brown.
86. ABIJAH BROWN | died | Aug. 11, 1862, | ÆE. 68 ys. 5 ms.
" We shall meet again."
87. AZUBAH, | Wife of | Abijah Brown, | Died June 5, 1870, | ÆE. 72 ys. II ms.
Though lost to sight, to memory dear.
88. FREDERICK A. BROWN | died | Nov. 12, 1858, | Æt. 25 ys. 10 ms.
There is rest for the weary.
Footstone: F. A. B.
[A Tree. ]
89-90. In memory of | two children of | Mr. Abijah & | Mrs. Azubah Brown. | MARY M. | died Oct. 10, 1822, | Æt. 18 mos. & 16 ds. | EMELINE, | died May 14, 1837, | Æt. 9 yrs. Dear children, rest in silent slumber, Till the resurrection morn,- Then arise with countless millions, Join the blissful happy throng.
Footstone: E. B.
Bruce.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
91-93. IN | Memory of | CATY BRUCE, | who died | Sep. 15, 1795 ; ÆEt. 5 years. | Mrs. ASENATH KENNEDY | wife of Mr. William Kennedy | died Feb. 15, 1823 ; Æt. 38. | COTTING BRUCE | died Feb. 24, 1826; At. 32. | Children of Isaiah & Mary Bruce. (See lines, next page)
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
To God we made our sorrows known, From God we sought relief ; In long complaints before his throne, We groan'd out all our griefs. Our souls was overwhelmed with woes, Our hearts began to break, Our God who all our burden knows, He knows the ways we took.
Footstone:
+ [A Tree] + C. B. A. K. C. B.
94-97. ISAIAH BRUCE | died Feb. 4, 1837, | ÆEt. 83.
MARY, | his wife, died May 4, 1841, | ÆEt. 78.
EMORY | died May 28, 1836, At. 28.
MARY ANN | died Oct. 1, 1845, At. 39. Children of Isaiah & Mary Bruce.
There is a balm for those who weep, A rest, for weary souls who sleep, Who lie low in the ground.
Footstone: I. B.
[A Tree. ] 98. MARY ANN, | daughter of | Dea. Ezekiel & | Mrs. Betsey Bruce, | died | May 28, 1816, | Æt. I yr. & 9 ms.
Of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Footstone: M. A. B.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 99. Mrs. SUSANNAH,| wife of | Mr. Jeduthan Bruce, | died | Jan. 11, 1842, | Æt. 63. 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: S. B. [ Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees.] 100-IOI. In memory of | Mr. WILLIAM | BRUCE | who died | Sept. 9, 1803 | Æt. 79. (See next page)
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In memory of | Mrs. ABIGAIL | wife of Mr. Wil- liam Bruce | who died | April 20, 1763, | Æt. 41.
A holy quiet reigns around ; A calm which nothing can destroy Nothing can disturb that peace profound, Which their unfettered souls Enjoy. Footstone: A. B. W. B.
[Mrs. Bruce was Abigail Kendall, of Woburn. ]
Bucklin. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 102. THIS humble stone marks the | spot where rests the remains | of HENRY, Son of | Rev. Sylvester F. Bucklin | and Nancy his wife, | who died | March 29, 1825 | Æt. 11 years
Alas ! could tenderness, or affection, save So dear an object from th' untimely grave, This transcript faint had not essay'd to tell, The loss of a dear child belov'd so well. We mourn-but not for thee remov'd from pain, Our loss, we trust, is thy eternal gain.
Footstone: H. B.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
103. SACRED to the memory | of MARY BALCH, Daugh' | of Rev. Sylvester F. Bucklin | and Nancy his wife | who died | Sept. 8th AD 1813, | Aged I year & 8 months.
Ah! why so soon this flower did just appear Brief blofsom gone? Oh, spare the falling tear Death viewed the treasure to the desert given, Claim'd the fair flower, and [carried it to heaven. ]?
Footstone: MARY B. BUCKLIN
Burnap. Memento mori [ Death's Head.] 104. HERE Lies Buried the | Body of M": HAN- NAH | BURNAP widow to M'. | David Burnap of South- | borough She departed | this Life Feb': $ 20th: | 1787 In the 75th | Year of her age.
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The fweet remembrance of the fuft Shall flourith when they fleep in Duft. Footstone: Mrs Hannah | Burnap
Burnham. [ Urn and Willow Tree.]
105. EDWIN 1 son of Mr. John & | Rachel S. Burnham | who died | May 3, 1823, | aged 3 yrs. Footstone: E. B.
Chipman. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 106. In memory of | ALBERT, | Son of Mr. Sam- uel & | Mrs. Edey Chipman ; | who died | Sept. 12, 1822 ; | At. I y'.
Footstone: A. C.
Clark. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
107. In memory of | Mr. | BENJAMIN CLARK | who died | April 15, 1829, | At. 86. Weep not for me, I sleep in peace, But think that Death is ever nigh ; 'Though now in health your days increase Remember you, yourself, must die.
Footstone: B. C.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 108. Mr. BENJAMIN | CLARK, | died | June 22, 1842, | Æt. 64.
Death will dissolve all earthly ties, But if our home is in the skies, We soon shall meet in realms above, Where all is joy and peace and love.
Footstone: B. C.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 109. IN | Memory of | Mrs. CATHARINE CLARK, | wife of | Mr. Benjamin Clark Jr. | who died | Feb. 23, 1820, | Æt. 42.
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But thence I shall return again, And take you home with me : Then shall we meet to part no more, And still together be.
Footstone: + | Mrs. C. C. [ Urn and Willow Tree.]
IIO. CATHERINE E. | daughter of | Mr. Benjamin & | Mrs. Lucy Clark, | died Oct. 4, 1831, | Æt. I yr. & 10 ms.
Footstone: C. E. C.
[ Urn and Willow Tree.]
III. GEORGE, | son of | Benjamin & | Catherine Clark, | died | Jan. 12, 1820, | Æt. 5 YS. 4 Ms. You now must hear my voice no more, My Father calls me home :
Footstone: + | G. C.
[ Tree and Altar. ]
II2. In memory of | GEORGE D. | Son of Benja- min & | Lucy H. Clark, | who died | Feb. 14, 1842, ÆEt. 20.
Beneath this stone, till God shall bid him rise, A dutiful son, an affectionate brother lies, But it is God who reigns, let us be still, And bow in sweet submission to his will.
Footstone: G. D. C.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
113. LUCY ANN, | daughter of | Mr. Benjamin & | Mrs. Lucy Clark, | died Sept. 12, 1835 | Aged I yr. & 6 ms.
Footstone: L. A. C.
[ Urn, Willow Tree and Obelisks. ]
II4. Mrs. Lucy H. | widow of | Benjamin Clark, | died | Mar. 21, 1845, | Æt. 50. (See lines, next page)
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Children dearer than words can tell, Those mournful sighs forbear ; I'm hastening with my Lord to dwell, Will you not meet me there ? Footstone: L. H. C.
[Obelisks, Urn and Willow Tree. ] 115. LUCY M. | Daughter of | Benjamin & | Lucy H. Clark, | died Dec. 10, 1845. | Æt. 6 yrs. & II ms.
"Jesus took little children in his arms and blessed them."
Footstone: L. M. C.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 116. SAMUEL H. | son of | Benjamin & | Cath- arine Clark, | died | June 7, 1806, | Æt. 5 Y8. 4 M$. Sweet child we part in pain, We only part to meet again.
Footstone: * | S. H. Clark. [ Urn, Willow Tree and Obelisks. ]
II7. SIDNEY A. | Son of Benjamin & | Lucy H. Clark. | died | July 22, 1846, | Æt. 20 yrs. "Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight." Footstone: S. A. C.
Cleveland. [A Tree. ] 118. In | memory of | CHARLOTT CLEVELAND 1 dau'tr of Mr Shubael | & Mrs. Abigail Cle | veland who died | JAN. 27, 1815. ÆEt. | 7 Months. e FARWELL Sweet Child we part in pain. We only part to meet again.
Footstone: C. C.
Cogswell. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 119. In memory of | Mrs. ABIGAIL, | wife of Mr. | William Cogswell, | who died | Nov. 19, 1833, | Æt. 81.
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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 89
As weary pilgrims sink to quiet sleep, As summers evening breezes soft expire, So sinks the Christian in the arms of death And bids the world farewell. Death is to her But a kind passport to her native skies. Farewell a short farewell, soon shall we meet Where tears shall cease ; and death divide no more.
Footstone: A. C.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
120. In this consecrated spot, | rest the remains of Mr. | CHARLES COGSWELL, | who departed this life, | June 11, 1838, | aged 49.
With the hope of heaven, he looked | through the vista of the grave, | to Jesus, his compassionate Redeemer, for immor- | tality and happiness.
Footstone: C. C.
[Broken stone. ] 121. LUCY, | wife of | Charles Cogswell, | died May 8, 1846 ; | aged 56 years.
Footstone: L. C.
[Maiden name Wilder. ]
I 22. Sacred | to the memory | of | RUTH COGS- WELL. | who died | Oct. 15, 1863, | ÆEt. 76.
Footstone: R. C.
[Daughter of William and Abigail Cogswell. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
123. In memory of | Mr. WILLIAM COGSWELL - who died | May 27, 1823, | ÆEt. 73.
A kind husband, most affectionate father and truly obliging neighbour. Since grief, fatigue and hazzards still molest The wandering vassals of the faithless deep, Oh! happier thou, escaped to endless rest, Than we who still survive to wake and weep.
Footstone: W. C.
Colburn.
124. MARY LOUISE, | dau. of Samuel S. | & Susan Colburn, | died July 23, 1859, | aged 4 years | & 9 mo's.
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Collins.
125. In memory of | Mrs. LYDIA, | Consort of Mr. | William Collins, | of Boston | who died | July 9, 1837, | Æt. 66.
Through faith in her Saviour her sins were forgiven, And now she has gained her long wished for haven.
Footstone: L. C.
Corn. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 126. IN | Memory of | Mrs. ELIZABETH CORY, who died | July 17, 1819, | ÆEt. 74.
In her character were united those | Virtues which command respect and | Esteem ; she was a firm & consistent | believer of the truth of the chris- tian | religion and died in hope of the blessedness which it reveals.
Footstone: E. C.
Cotting. [Cotting Monument, Front : ]
127-129. AMORY COTTING, | died Jan. 12, 1846, | Æt. 53 y's.
BECCA, | wife of Amory Cotting, | died Feb. 3, 1820, | Æt. 31 y's.
DOLLY B. | wife of Amory Cotting, | died Apr. 6, 1863, | Æt. 8o y's.
[She was Dolly B. Bruce before marriage. ]
[From the Tombs : ] 130. 1851 | JOHN COTTING.
[Barnes Monument, South Side : ] 131. JOHN F. COTTING, | Died Oct. 29, 1905, | Æ. 83 yrs. 5 mos. | 24 dys.
Cranston. [Urn and Willow Tree.] 132. Erected | In memory of | MAJR. | AMASA CRANSTON | who died | April 23, 1808 : [ ÆEt. 78. Footstone: A. C. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND.
[Urn and Willow Tree. ]
133. Erected | In memory of | Mrs. MARY, widow of Maj'. | Amasa Cranston, | who died | June 20, 1821 : | ÆEt. 85.
Footstone: M. C.
[Her maiden name was Harthorn. ]
Curtis. [ Cherub's Head. ]
134. ANNA CURTIS | Daughter of Doctor | Sam- uel Curtis & | Mrs Lydia his Wife | died Dec' § 20, 1774, | Aged 3 Years 2 Months
Footstone: Anna Curtis
135. Chriftian Curtis, Daugh. | of Doctor Samuel | Curtis & Mrs. Lydia | his Wife died | Dec' § 5th, 1774, Aged | 8 Months | & 25 Days. Footstone: Chriftian Curtis.
[A Scroll. ] 136. In Memy of | LYDIA CURTIS | (Confort of | Samuel Curtis Efq') | who died Dec'. 9 24th, | 1774. ÆEtatis 38
My Partner, Friends, Familiars all, Remov'd from fight & out of call, To dark Oblivion I'm retir'd, Dead, or at leaft to them Expir'd.
[She was a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth ( Moore) Woods. She married Ist, in 1754, Dr. Ebenezer Dexter, and after his death, Samuel Curtis. ]
Dalrymple.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
I37. Sacred | To the memory of | Miss ANN, | daugh. of | Mr. James & Mrs. | Azubah Dalrymple, | who died | Sept. 5, 1825 : | ÆEt. 27. Cease friends to weep your flowing tears reftrain, Your transient loss is my Eternal gain.
Footstone: A. D.
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[Willow Tree and Obelisks. ] 138. Mrs. AZUBAH, | wife of | James Dalrymple, | Died Aug. 12, 1850, | aged 86 years & | 6 mo. Here lies a mother, much belov'd, Whose care and toil is not forgot, Though slumbering in this dark abode Till Jesus calls her up.
Footstone: A. D.
[Obelisks, Urn and Willow Tree.]
139. Mr. | JAMES DALRYMPLE | died | July 5, 1847, Æt. 90.
On Bunker hill and many a tented field, He served his country with patriotic zeal.
Footstone: J. D. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 140. In memory of | Mr. | JOHN DALRYMPLE, | who died at Boston | Sept. 22, 1830, | Æt. 39.
Farewell, dear friends, a lovely band, My hopes are fixed on high ; There shining hosts in waiting stand, And bid my spirit fly.
Footstone: J. D.
141. In memory of | JUDITH B. | wife of John Dalrymple, | who died at Newton Corner | Apr. 23, 1853, | aged 56 yrs.
Jesus receive my spirit.
Footstone: J. B. D.
Demount. [ Cherub's Head with a Wig. ]
142-143. Here lie the remains of | Mrs. LOIs-DE- MOUNT, | (& Child) the wife of | M'. John-Demount. | fhe di'd July § 20th, 1769, At8 28. | Who was pleaf- ant in Life, | & fubmiffive to Death.
Bleffed are the dead, who die in the Lord.
Footstone: [Emblem | Mrs Louis- | DEMOUNT
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Derter. [Winged Head. ]
I44. Here lies Buried e | Body of Doct. EBEN | EZER DEXTER | who died May $ 4th | AD 1769 In ‘ 40th Ye'. of his Age
He was an Eminent PHYSICIAN but was Subject unto Death even as other men
Footstone: Doct' Ebenezer | Dexter. [ Cherub's Head.] 145. Jafon-Hauen Dexter ; | Son of DocTR Eben' | Dexter & M's Lydia | his wife : Died Aug'. | 25th AD 1770 Aged
[Age illegible. ] Footstone: Jafon Hauen | Dexter
[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 146. IN Memory of | Mr. JOHN DEXTER, | who died | Feby. 7th: 1800. | Aged 64 years.
No time we have but what is lent, And duft we are when that is fpent. Footstone: + | Mr. John Dexter.
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree.]
147. Greatful respects erects |this monument | to the memory of | Mrs. MARY DEXTER, | wife of Mr. John Dexter. | She was call'd to bid earthly | friends adieu on the 4 of | Feb. 1822 ; ÆEt. 76. Here rests a much lov'd mother | and valuable friend. Erected by Mary W. Woodward.
Footstone: M. D.
[She was a daughter of Dea. Josiah Howe. ]
Dunn. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 148. In Memory of | ELIZABETH DUNN, | Daut. of Mr. Abner C. Dunn, | & Mrs. Elizabeth his wife, | who died June 17, | 1813, | ÆE I y'r & 4 m's.
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Happy infant early blest, Now in peaceful slumbers rest.
Footstone: HE. B. [misplaced]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
149. This | Humble stone marks the | spot where rests the remains of | LYDIA DUNN : | Wife of Love- well Dunn ; | who after a patient endurance | of a Lin- gering Sickness, | was released from this state of | Suf- fering, on the 21. of | Jan. 1812 : ÆE. 46.
So unaffected, yet, so pure a mind, So pure, so mild, so strong, yet sovereigned, Herein as purest gold by torture tried, The saint sustained it; but the woman died.
Footstone: LYDIA DUNN.
Dunton.
[Cotting Monument, East Face : ] 150. MARY E. | Wife of | Samuel A. Dunton, | Died Oct. 18, 1862, | Æt. 48 y'rs. [A Rose.] 15I. PRUDENCE H. DUNTON Died | Oct. 16, 1848 | aged 51 y'rs.
Eager. [Cherub's Head.] 152. In Memory of | Mrs. ELIZABETH EAGER, | The Wife of | M'. John Eager. | fhe died May ; 26th, 1750, in § 35th: | Year of her | Age. Footstone: [Scroll ] | Mrs ELIZABETH | EAGER 1750 [ Cherub's Head with a wig. ]
153. In memory of | Mifs ELIZABETH EAGER | who died January the 9th | 1790. in the 94th year | of her age.
Prepare me Lord for thy right hand, Then come the joyful day ; Come Death and fome Celeftial band, To bear my Soul away. Footstone: Mifs | Elizabeth Eager. [She was a daughter of Zachariah and Elizabeth Eager. ]
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[ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
154. EMERSON EAGER | Died | July 9, 1841, |
Æt. 24.
Dearest partner, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel ;. But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal.
Footstone: E. E.
Gone Home. [Hand pointing upward.]
155-156. HOLLIS EAGER, | Died | July 1, 1854. | aged 61.
LUCY, | his wife died | Sept. 13, 1870. | Aged 79. [Sculptor's mark : ] D. Nichols, Lowell.
Footstone: H. E.
[He was a son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Gates) Eager. He mar- ried Lucy Sawyer. ]
[Death's Head.] 157. IN memory of | M'. John Eager | who died April 9th | 1777: ÆEtatis 60.
" But God ordains, the wife, the fuft Like other men fhould mix with duft."
Footstone: MR. | John Eager.
Memento mori [Death's Head. ] 158. IN Memory of | M'. JONATHAN EAGER | who departed this | life Oct". ¿ 25th, 1772, | in § 67th; Year of his | Age.
" Princes, this Clay may be your Bed " In fpight of all Your Tow'rs ; " The tall, the wife, the Rev'rend Head, " Muft lie as low as ours.
Footstone: Mr JONATHAN | EAGER. 1772.
[The two above were sons of Zerubbabel and Hannah Eager. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 159. JOSEPH F. | son of Mr. Hollis & | Mrs. Lucy Eager ; | died Sept. 10, 1830: | Æt. 5 ys. & 3 ms. For of such is the kingdom of heaven. Footstone: J. F. E.
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[ Urn and Willow Tree.] 160. In memory of | Lucy, | widow of | Uriah Eager, | who died | Nov. 16, 1846, | Æt. 88.
When age for Heav'nly Garners ripe, Before Death's sickle bends, Then call him not a dreaded foe ; He cometh, best of friends, To loose the Soul from Ev'ry load, And reap it for its blest abode.
Footstone: L. E. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ]
161. IN Memory of | Mrs. REBECAH EAGER, - wife of | Capt. Uriah Eager, | who died Jany. 17, | 1790, in the 96 year | of her age. Footstone: Mrs. R. Eager.
[ Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees. ]
162-163. STEPHEN EAGER | died | April 22, 1820, | Æt. 49.
ELIZABETH EAGER | died | Feb. 13, 1853, | Æt. 84. Footstone: E. E. S. E.
[Her maiden name was Gates. ]
164. Mr. | STEPHEN S. EAGER, | died Feb. 28, 1849: |Æt. 28.
" Thou art gone to the grave, but 'twere wrong to deplore thee, When God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide ; He gave thee and took thee, and soon will restore thee, Where death has no sting since the Saviour has died." [Sculptor's mark : ] J. O'C.
Footstone: S. S. E.
[A Rose. ]
165. FREDERIC | Grave
[The above is on a stone near the grave of S. S. Eager. ] Footstone: F.
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 166. IN Memory of | Mrs. TRYPHOSA EAGER, | wife of | Mr. Uriah Eager, | who died Feb'. 8, 1802, | in the 66 year | of her age.
Footstone: * | Mrs. T. Eager.
[She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary Bush. ]
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[Death's Head. ] 167. In Memory of | Cap'. URIAH EAGER | who died Dec'. 30th 1780. | in the 8 Ist year of | his age.
So fleep the Saints and ceafe to grone, When fin & Death have done their worft ; Chrift hath a glory like his own, Which waits to clothe their fleeping duft.
Footstone: Capt Uriah Eager.
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 168. Sacred | to | the memory of | Mr. URIAH EAGER | who died | Sep. 30, 1813 ; | ÆEt. 72.
Cease weeping friends, your flowing tears restrain, None can escape from death's vast domain, Hush every murmur, check each rising sigh, Remember all are mortal, born to die.
Footstone: U. E.
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. ]
Ebinger. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 169. Mrs. HANNAH S. | wife of Conrad Evinger, Esq. | formerly of Boston, | died at Northboro June 15, 1855, | aged 76 yrs. 7 mos. & 24 dys. Sister thou art now at rest, Free from afflictions chastening rod ; Thou art mingled with the blest, To reign forever with thy God.
Thou hast met him gone before ; And thy children loved so dear Are with thee on that distant shore, Where banished is tormenting fear.
Gone from this weary world of woe, To that blest Home above, Where tears of sorrow never flow,. Where all is peace and love.
Footstone: H. S. (misplaced).
Fan. 170. CHARLES FAY, | Died | Feb. 1, 1887, | ÆEt. 57 yrs, 9 mos. | 3 ds.
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171. DANIEL P. FAY, | Died | Dec. 1, 1885, | Æ. 80 yrs.
172. HARRIET| Daughter of | Daniel P. & Wealthy Fay | died July 7, 1851, | ÆE. 16 yrs. 5 mos. & 25 days.
Near as thou wast and ever dear We will not weep for thee Our thoughts will check the starting tear Thou art forever free
173. ROLAND M. | son of | Daniel P. & Wealthy Fay | died Sept. 12, 1850, | ÆE. 18 yrs. I mon. & II days.
174. SUSAN, | daughter of | Daniel P. & Wealthy Fay | died June 4, 1861, | aged 16 yrs. II mos. | & 4 days.
Tis sweet to visit now her grave, And dwell on scenes long since gone by ; To treasure thoughts of one so loved, And learn to feel that all must die.
175. WEALTHY FAY | Died | Nov. 6, 1885, | ÆE. 78 yrs.
Felton. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 176. In memory of | Mr. | ARCHELAUS FELTON | who died March 30, | 1825, | aged 85.
Footstone: A. F.
177. LYDIA | Wife of | Archilous Felton | died Dec. 29, 1834, | aged 84 years.
How still and peaceful is the grave, Where life's vain tumults past, The appointed house by Heavens decree, Receives us all at last.
Footstone: L. F.
[She was a daughter of Micah and Mary Newton. ]
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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND.
[Death's Head.]
178. Here lies buried | Body of | Mrs SARAH FELTON | $ wife of MR | Jacob Felton | who departed | this life March | $ 26th A.D 1742 | age 27 years | 2 M & II D
Footstone: MRS SARAH | FELTON
[She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Barrett. ]
179. SARAH J. | daughter of | William & Mary | Felton | died | Jan. 5, 1844, | ÆE 9 y'rs 1I d's.
[Death's Head. ]
180. Here Lies | $ Body of | ZERUIAH FELTON Daftr of M' Dauid | & Mrs Zeruiah | Felton Decd Oc'. ye 22, | 1755 jn 9 7 | Year of her Age.
Footstone: Zeruiah | Felton.
Fisk. [ Death's Head. ]
181. Here Lies Buried | & Body of Mr | REBEKAH FISK Wife | of Capt. Thomas | Fisk of Wenham who Departed | This life Sept™ 13 | A. D. 1750 | Jn @ 87 year | of Her Age
Footstone: Mrs Rebekah | Fisk
Garfield. [ Urn and Willow Tree.] 182. In memory of | Mrs. SALLY, | wife of Mr. | William Gaffield, | who died | Feb. 2, 1836, | ÆEt. 46.
Beneath this stone till Christ shall bid her rise, A partner dear a much loved mother lies.
Footstone: S. G.
183. WM. GARFIELD, | died | Aug. 14, 1860; | Æ. 76 y's. 6 m's.
None of this worlds paine or grief, Can wake the sleeper underneath.
Erected by H. M. Wheeler.
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MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS.
Gates. [ Death's Head. ] 184. Here Lies Buried | e Body of Mrs | SARAH GATES | Relett widow of M'. | Simon Gates | Who Departed | This Life June 24 | A. D. 1751 | In § 67 Year | Of Her Age
Footstone: Widow | Sarah Gates
[She was a daughter of John and Lydia Woods. ]
[ Death's Head. ] 185. Here lyes Buried | & Body of M' | SIMON GATES ; | Who Died March | $ 10th AD 1734/5 in @ | 60th Year of His Age.
Footstone: M' Simon | Gates
Goodale. [Goodale Monument. ] 186. Dea. ABNER GOODALE, | born Aug. 22, 1755, | died May 16, 1823, | aged 68.
[He was a Revolutionary soldier. ]
187. MARY HOWE, | wife of Abner Goodale, | born Sept. 28, 1757, | died Nov'r 15, 1818, | aged 61. [She was a daughter of Eliakim and Rebecca Howe. ]
188. CHARLES GOODALE, | Son of | DAVID & M. W. | Goodale ; | Born June 14, 1832 ; | Died Aug. 31, 1850, | aged 18 years.
" Father, Glorify Thy Name."
[Sculptor's mark : ] T. Warren, Lowell.
[Goodale Monument. ]
189. Dea. | DAVID B. GOODALE, | Oct. 13, 1822, -Apr. 29, 1900. Married to E. C. Cass May 3, 1848.
190. ESTHER C. GOODALE. | Sept. 19, 1822,- Mar. 27, 1897. | Calmness Patience & Trust | Dili- gence Charity & Love | Characterized her.
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