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E-243-Sarah Conant, Wife of Abraham Lummus, Born May 7, 1804, Died Jan. 5, 1872.
Mother! the light in our home has grown dim,
For thy bright presence no more is within, Now, mid the throng of the pure and the blest, Thou art forever, forever at rest.
E-246-Sarah, dau. of Abraham and Sarah Lummus, died Dec. 19, 1854, AEt. 19 yrs.
E-239-MOTHER
Sarah, wife of John Lummus, Born May 31, 1801, Died July 22, 1864.
God giveth his beloved sleep.
E-237-Sarah E. Lummus-see John Twombly.
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E-254-Sacred to the memory of William Lummus who died June 25, 1837; Aged 69.
(F.S.) W. L.
Willie B. Lummus, died May 16, 1873, Aged 1 year, 10 mos, 14 dys.
Nellie A. Lummus, died, Aged 3 yrs, 5 dys.
(N.B. This or these stones disappeared, copied by T.F.W.)
E-255-FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND TRUTH.
Erected by Fraternity Lodge, No. 118, I.O. O.F., in memory of their Brother, Wm. Lummus. Jr. Esq. who closed a life of unsullied integrity and active benevolence at Salem, Mass. Feb. 27, 1850; Aged 56 years.
(F.S.) W.L.
A-81 -Julia Luskin-see Falconer.
*- Ellen Lydston, wife of George Lydston, and daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth McDugal Stewart, died Aug. 3, 1898, aged 21 years, 10 months.
E-94 -Mary Lynde-see Mrs. Mary Lynde Smith.
A-53 -Sacred to the memory of Emeline Mann, Born Sept. 16, 1830, Died Nov. 30, 1852. (F.S.) E.M.
C-1 -(tomb) MANNING.
(Contains by estimation, twenty bodies. The fol- lowing coffin plates were found when the tomb was opened for repairs:
Abby P. Manning, Obt. June 9th, 1830, AE. 91 years.
Elizabeth H. Manning died July 20th, 1831, aged 23 years.
Joseph Manning died Feb. 23rd, 1844, aged 76 years.
Mary M. Farley, born Aug. 4th, 1781, died July 17th, 1864.)
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B-95 -Anna L., wife of Capt. Jacob Manning, born Oct. 10, 1784, died March 19, 1853.
B-105-Benj. W. Manning-see Eliza A. Manning.
B-119-Caroline A. AE. 1 day. William E. AE. 11 mo's, 11 d's. Children of L.W. and C. A. Manning.
Sleep, my babes, thou loved and blest, I would not break thy peaceful rest.
(F.S.) C. and W.
B-93 -Delia F. Manning-see Joseph S. Manning. B-105-Eliza A., died Jan. 18, 1844, AE. 6 weeks. Benj. W. died Sept. 29, 1844. Children of Benj. W. and Emma C. Manning. We have loved them on Earth May we meet them in Heaven.
C-49 -Here lies the body of Mrs. Elizabeth Manning, the wife of Mr. John Manning, who died Decemb. the 22, 1738, in the 33 year of her age. (F.S.) Elizabeth Manning.
C-87 -Elizabeth Manning-see Doctr. Joseph Manning. C-1 -Elizabeth H. Manning-see Manning Tomb. B-96 -Capt. Jacob Manning, Born July 30, 1784, Died Aug. 16, 1852.
B-12 -Here lies the body of Mrs. Jane Manning, the wife of Mr. John Manning who died July the 13, 1832, Aged 24 years and 5 months.
C-1 -Joseph Manning-see Manning Tomb.
C-87 -Erected to the memory of Doctr. Joseph Manning and Elizabeth, his amiable Partner in Life up- wards of 46 years who died Janry. 30th, 1779, in the 71st year of her age. He mourned her lose until the 8th of May, 1784, and then died in the 80th year of his Age.
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The toile of life and pangs of death are o'er
And care and pain and sickness are no more
They both were Plain and unaffected in their Man- ners, steady and Resalute in their Conduct Humane, temperate, Just, and Bountiful.
Death can't disjoin, whom Christ hath 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 futer life the prize.
And all our Bones shall say, Lord, who is like to thee. (F.S.) Doctr. Joseph and Mrs. Elizabeth Man- ning.
B-93 -MANNING
Joseph S. Manning, April 13, 1845, April 27, 1905.
A volunteer soldier, Co. K. 29th Mass. Inf. A comrade of the Grand Army.
Delia F. his wife, Oct 14, 1845, Jan. 5, 1931. (F.S.) Aunt Dell.
(Union Defender marker.)
F-21 -Mrs. Louisa Manning died Sept. 5, 1871, aged 69 yrs. 10 mos.
He giveth his beloved sleep.
C-1 -Mary Farley Manning-see Manning Tomb.
C-201-Mary Manning-see Mrs. Mary Lord.
*- Mary B. Manning-see Mary Bickford Brown. B-94 -Nathl. L. Manning Esq., born Aug. 13, 1808, Died Dec. 5, 1871.
C-146-Here lyes Buried the body of Mrs. Priscilla Man- ning, Vertuous and dearest wife to Mr. Joseph Manning, who departed this life January the 11th, 1730, in the 23ª year of her age.
(F.S.) Mrs. Priscilla Manning.
C-208-Sarah Manning -. see Sarah Mckean.
E-11 -Here lyes buried the body of Mr. Thomas Man- ning who departed this life May the 14th, 1737, in the 73d year of his age. (F.S.) blank.
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H-75 -Thos. Manning, Co. G. 2 Mass Inf. (Union Defender marker.) *- William Manning died Apr. 9, 1898.
B-119-William E. Manning-see Caroline A. Manning. C-174-James S. Marble, August 15, 1808-May 10, 1880.
His wife, Emily Marble, November 15, 1806- May 17, 1879.
Their daughter Sarah E. Marble, January 26, 1832-July 31, 1922.
(base) MARBLE.
(F.S). S.E.M. E.M. J.S.M.
H-76 -Eunice Martin-see David Francis Dow.
F-29 -(front) NELLIE E. MATHER (back) Nellie, daughter of Joshua K. and Sarah A. Mather, died Nov. 17, 1874. aged 13 yrs, 7 mos.
Who will be the next to praise His name ? C-182-Here lyes the body of Mrs. Susannah Mayhew, daur. to Collo. Zacheus Mayhew and Susannah, his wife, decd. Augt. 28th, 1734, in the 20th year of her age.
B-19 -Alexander McDole Died Mar. 11, 1877, AE. 79 yrs. "Lo, soft remembrance drops a pious tear: And holy friendship stands a mourner here." (F.S.) A.Mc. (M.M.) Moran and Dutton, Lowell.
C-208-Erected in memory of Mrs. Sarah McKean, wife of Mr. William McKean and daur. of Doctr. Jos. Manning, who departed this life May 15th, 1776, AEtatis 33.
How loved how valued, once avails the not, To whom Related or by whom begot, A heap of dust alone Remains of thee, 'Tis all thou art and all the Proud shall be. Survey this well ye fair ones and belive, The grave may terrify but cant Deceive, Yet Vertue still against decay can arm, And even lend mortality a Charm.
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Also Sarah MCKean, daur. of Mr. Willm. and Mrs. Sarah McKean, born June 24, 1771, departed this life Octor. 6th, 1775.
(F.S.) Mrs. Sarah MeKean, also her daur. Sarah McKean.
*- Christie McLean-see Christie Low.
C-3 -Sarah Medcalf, the daur. of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Sarah Medcalf, dyed Novr. the 17th, 1728, in the 6th year of her age.
B-103-Sacred to the memory of Capt. Joseph Melcher, youngest son of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Mary Melcher of Brunswick, who perished in a storm Novr. 7th, 1802, on Ipswich Bar, in the 21st year of his age.
Amidst the raging billows drove, My life to save in vain I strove; And soon my strength began to flee, I perish'd in the Cruel sea.
My weeping friends, your silence keep, When to my Grave you come to weep; Prepare to follow me you must, And mingle with your native dust.
(F.S.) Capt. Joseph Melcher.
E-139-Elizabeth Merrill-see Elizabeth Merrill Lord. D-147-Abigail Metcalf-see Abigail Davis.
C-4 -Here lies Ruth Metcalf, wife of Joseph Metcalf, died April the 22, 1721, Aged 39 years.
F-36 -Albert Mills-see Jeremiah Prescott.
F-36 -Caroline Mills-see Jeremiah Prescott.
F-36 -Edwin Mills-see Jeremiah Prescott. F-18 -Ann W. Mitchell-see Frederick Mitchell. H-14 -Delia Kenney Mitchell-see John Baird Mitchell. F-18 -(tomb) 1836.
Frederic Mitchell, 1789-1880. His wife, Louisa Tozer, 1788-1866. His wife, Ann W. Mitchell, 1812-1890. David H. Caldwell, 1804-1868.
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His wife, Emeline Choate, 1803-1892. Their children;
Daniel, 1829-1838. Lucy Mary, 1832-1835. Emeline C. Eveleth, 1827-1872.
H-14 -John Baird Mitchell, 1830-1913.
His wife Delia (Kenney) Mitchell, 1838-1911. Their son, William Arthur Mitchell, 1858-1920. (base) MITCHELL.
(N.B. Mabel Mitchell recently buried on the lot.) G-25 -Catherine Morley died Jan. 10, 1892, AEt 82 yrs., 7 mos., 22 dys.
E-28 -G. W. Morley, Co. D., 48 Mass. Inf. (Union Defender Marker.)
E-27 -(front) John Morley, born June 4, 1800, died Mar. 23, 1888.
His two wives :
(back)
Susan, born Jan. 31, 1809, died Oct. 27, 1862. Mary, born May 15, 1800, died Oct. 8, 1877. Susan, born Mar. 28, 1834, died Nov. 8, 1834. John T., born Dec. 26, 1845, died Aug. 30, 1846. George W., born July 5, 1843, died July 19, 1863. Children of John and Susan Morley.
(F.S.) J.M.
G-24 -My Husband
Thomas Morley died June 5, 1870, AEt. 66 yrs., 3 mos.
There is rest in Heaven.
G-167-Edward W. Morrill-see John Hovey.
G-167-Elizabeth A. Morrill-see John Hovey. G-167-Maude E. Morrill-see John Hovey. F-1 -Here lyes the body of Mr. Daniel Moulton, Decd. Septr. the 10th, 1730, in the 27th year of his age. *- Mary Abbie Mylord, daughter of John Philbrook, died August 11, 1890, aged 39 years, 9 months. *- Mary Musby-see Mary Goodhue.
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D-82 -Here lyes interred the body of Martha Nason, the daughter of Mr. Willaby and Esther Nason, who died May the 22, 1716, in the 21 year of her age.
(F.S.) Martha Nason.
E-237-Letitia Nelson-see John Lummus.
G-131-Maria Newhall-see Col. Luther Caldwell.
E-240-Anna R. Newman-see Elisha Newman.
D-62 -Benjamin Newman, died Jan. 29, 1902, aged 83 yrs. 10 mos.
"The Lord is my Shepherd."
D-29 -B. Brainard, Son of Benj, and Sarah L. Newman, died May 12, 1872, Aged 26 y'rs and 5 mo's. "Simply to thy Cross I cling".
(F.S.) B.B.N. (Union Defender marker.)
C-57 -Charles Eugene, Only Child of Samuel and Cather- ine A. Newman, died Oct. 19, 1845; Aged 14 months.
He sparkled, was exhaled, and went to heaven. (F.S.) C.E.N.
E-240-Elisha Newman, died Jan. 7, 1826, AE. 81 y'rs. Anna R., his wife, died Sept. 7, 1811, AE. 64 y'rs. John Brown, died Oct. 16, 1839, AE. 28 y'rs. Mary A., his wife, died May 27, 1881, AE. 65 y'rs. C-52 -In memory of Mrs. Hannah Newman, wife of Mr. Samuel Newman, who died June 28, 1801, AEt. 60.
Pass on, my friends, dry up your tears, I must lie here, till Christ appears; Death is a debt to nature due; I've paid the debt, and so must you. (F.S.) Mrs. Hannah Newman.
C-51 -In memory of Mark Newman of Andover, young- est son of Mrk and Sarah Newman, who died at Ipwich, Septr. 10 A.D. 1805, AEt. 14 months. (F.S.) M. Newman. E-240-Mary N. Newman-see Nath'l Caldwell.
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D-30 -S. Annie, Dau. of Benj. and Sarah L. Newman, died April 25, 1912, aged 49 y'rs and 7 days.
"Rock of ages, cleft for me."
D-63 -Sarah L., wife of Benj. Newman, died Mar. 31, 1870, Aged 46 y'rs.
"Jesus, lover of my soul."
(M.M.) Moran and Dutton, Lowell. (F.S.) S.L.N.
G-110-William Newman-see Daniel R. Harris.
D-142-Erected in memory of Mr. John Newmarch who died Sep. 25, A.D. 1812; Aged 40.
Has death another trophy won? And is a father dead? Behold a family bereaved, And weeping for their head! (F.S.) J. N.
G-55 -Aldred Newton died Jan. 7, 1859, aged 66 y'rs. Anna, his wife, died Jan. 19, 1878, aged 81 y'rs. 6 mo's. Mary J. Getchell, their dau'r, died Jan. 15, 1864, aged 28 y'rs, 6 mo's. (F.S.) A.N. A.N. M.J.G.
H-71 -Arthur H. Nichols-see James Griffing.
H-71 -Mary Adaline Griffing Nichols-see James Grif- fing.
G-109-William H. C. Noble-see Robert Jordan.
H-94 -Ann M. Nodman, 1806-1888. Caroline Norman, 1843-1893.
D-19 -Here Lyes buried the body of Mrs. Marcy Norton, Wife to Deacon Thomas Norton, who decd. Janury. 6, 1728, in the 55th year of her age. (F.S.) Mrs Marcy Norton.
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D-20 -Here lyes buried the body of Deacon Thomas Nor- ton, who departed this life July the 13th, Anno Domni 1744, in the 71st year of his age.
Soundness of Judgement, Steadiness of Mind, Plainess of Heart, Friendship to Humane Kind, Courtesie, Patience, Humility,
A strict, but unaffected Piety;
Zeal for the Publick Good, the Church's Peace, And beauteous Order did whilst living grace
The worthy Gentleman whose dear Remains This Sepulchre in Darkness now Contains.
(F.S.) Deacon Thomas Norton, 1744.
A-41 -Susan Elizabeth, Daughter of Daniel P. and Sally Nourse, died Dec. 22, 1840, Aged 2 years and 5 months.
Dear Susan E. thou now art fled, Thy lovely smile no more we see, But still within thy parent's breasts Thy little imagette will be.
(F.S.) S.E.N.
G-197-Charles H. Noyes-see Stephen Baker.
F-35 -This Tomb built June, 1802, the property of Daniel Noyes Esq. (S.A.R. marker.)
C-210-Erected in memory of Daniel Noyes Junr., born Sept. 11th, 1764, and died Decem". 9th, 1789. And Joseph Noyes born March 25th, 1770, and died Sept. 30th, 1775.
Both sons of Daniel Noyes Esqr. and Mrs. Sarah, his wife.
(F.S.) Daniel Noyes Junr. Joseph Noyes. G-197-Harriet E. Noyes-see Stephen Baker. G-197-Hattie E. Noyes-see Stephen Baker. C-210-Joseph Noyes-see Daniel Noyes Jr. *- Mary F. Noyes-see Mary F. Cummings.
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C-209-Erected in memory of Miss Sarah Noyes, Daugh- ter of Daniel Noyes Esqr. and Mrs. Sarah, his wife, who died March 28th, 1792, AEtatis 19.
So vanishes our state, so pass our days: So life but opens now, and now decays: The cradle and the tomb, alas! so nigh; To live is scarce distinguish'd from to die.
(F.S.) Miss Sarah Noyes.
B-183-Caroline, wife of Henry L. Ordway, Died Nov. 29, 1854, AE. 25 y'rs.
Otis Low, their son, died Jan. 29, 1855, AE. 12 weeks.
G-100-Eva T. wife of George E. Packard, Born June 4, 1871, died May 29, 1903. (base) PACKARD.
H-15 -Isabella Patterson-see Edwin F. Akerman.
G-176-Eunice Jewett, wife of Moses Peabody died Feb. 10, 1903, aged 90 yrs., 3 ms., and 16 days.
Sweet rest beyond the river.
G-174-Ezekiel Peabody, 1788-1888. Polly Peabody, 1789-1858.
C-19 -Here lyes buried the body of Mary Peabody de- cesed Sept. 2th, 1736, in the tenth year of her age. (F.S.) Mary Peabody.
*- Mary Peabody-see Mary Peabody Adams.
G-178-Mary Peabody-see Woodbridge Adams.
G-175-Moses Peabody died Nov. 5, 1876, aged 60 yrs, 6 ms., and 27 days.
The memory of the just is blessed
G-177-M. Willie, only son of Moses and Eunice J. Pea- body, died June 29, 1859, AEt. 13 yrs., 5 ms., 14 ds.
We miss thee at home. G-174-Polly Peabody-see Ezekial Peabody.
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D-175-Here lys the bodys of Thomas and Sarah Pears the children of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Sarah Pears who died October the 16, 1736, Sarah in the 10 and Thomas in the 5 year of there age. (F.S.) Sarah and Thomas Pears.
E-88 -In Memory of Mr. Enoch Pearson who died March 8, 1813, Aged 74 years.
Belov'd esteem'd, respected in his life, Prudent, discreet, retir'd from scenes of strife, On life's wide stage his part he acted well, And vitues friends lamented when he fell
Widow and children, friends and neighbours mourn, And with affection's tears bedew his urn.
(F.S.) E.P.
E-86 -Sacred to the memory of Enoch Pearson who died Dec. 10, 1843; aged 72. (F.S.) E.P.
E-87 -Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Eunice Pearson Relict of the late Mr. Enoch Pearson Obt. June 30, 1840, Aged 89.
Our labours done, securely laid In this our last retreat, Unheeded o'er our silent dust, The storms of life shall beat. (F.S.) E.P.
E-125-In Memory of Mrs. Joanna, wife of Capt. Stephen Pearson Jr. who died June 22, 1825; Aged 26 years. (F.S.) J.P.
B-6 -Mehitable Pearson-see David Andrews.
E-124-Stephen Pearson Jr. died Aug. 2, 1849, aged 30. (F.S.) S.P.
C-7 -Here lyes buried the body of Ensign John Pengry decd. Aug. the 22d., 1732, in the 49th year of his age. (F.S.) John Pengry.
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D-139-Here lyes buried the body of Abraham Perkiens (son of Mr. Abraham Perkiens) who died February the 14: 1718. Aged 32 years. (F.S.) Mr. Abraham Perkiens.
C-235-Here lyes the body of Mr. Abraham Perkins aged 82 years, Died April the 28th, 1722.
(F.S.) Mr. Abraham Perkins.
E-42 -Abraham Perkins died Nov. 2, 1849, aged 96 years. (S.A.R. marker.)
D-60 -Anna Perkens-see Anna Baker.
Here Lies the Body of Capt. Bemsley Perkins, who died July the 23, 1720, in the 45 year of his age.
(N.B. This stone has disappeared, copied by A.W.D.)
F-31 -Caroline E. Dodge Perkins-see John Perkins. F-31 -Carrie E. Perkins-see John Perkins.
C-15 -Here lies the body of Mrs. Elisebath Pearkins, the wife of Mr. Jacob Pearkins, who died Septem- ber the 26, 1732 in the 43 year of her age. (F.S.) Mrs. Elisebath Pearkins.
F-3 -In memory of the Widow, Elizabeth Perkins, con- sort of Mr. John Perkins and daugr. of Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Lakeman, who departed this life Augt. 25, 1799, AEt. 26.
Death first her partner snatch'd away,
She mourn'd the cruel, fatal blow; But short her grief, she could not stay, Her summons came and she must go. Her tender babe and parents dear Lament the soon repeated stroke;
But, parents, friends, dry up each tear, Be still, and know, 'twas God that spoke.
(F.S.) Elizabeth Perkins.
A-24 -Jacob Perkins died November the 12th 1705 in the 44th year of his age.
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D-77 -Hear lies Mr. Jacob Perkins who died Nouember the 26th, 1719, in the 74th year of his age. (F.S.) Mr. Jacob Perkins.
F-31 -John Perkins, born July 13, 1825; died Mar. 27, 1896.
His wife, Caroline E. Dodge, born Dec. 5, 1825; died Oct. 5, 1909.
Carrie E. born Apr. 18, 1859 ; died Mar. 10, 1876.
Carrie E. born Sept. 18, 1856 ; died Oct. 19, 1856. Dau'rs of John and Caroline E. Perkins.
(base) PERKINS (F.S.) BABY CARRIE
G-54 -MOTHER
Louisa A. M. Perkins, born Sept. 8, 1820; died Dec. 23, 1896.
Tho' from out this bourn of time and place The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face, When I have crossed the Bar:
- Tennyson.
C-234-Here lies the body of Lucey Perkins daughter of Capt. Beamsly Perkins and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died Novemr. the 3, 1712. Being 25 days old.
(F.S.) Lucey Perkins.
C-123-Mrs. Martha Perkins, wife of Mr. Matthew Per- kins, died Sept. the 3, 1720; Aged 29 years. (F.S.) Mrs. Martha Perkins.
C-237-Here lyes the body of Mrs. Mary Perkins, wife to Mr. Stephin Perkins, aged 35 years, 3 mº. and 2 days, Died Janry. the 17th, 1718/19.
(F.S.) Mrs. Mary Perkins.
D-189-In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Abraham Perkins who died April 20, 1828, AEt. 74. (F.S.) M.P. *- Mary Perkins-see Mary Holmes.
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A-16 -Here lies the bodey of Capt. Mathew Pirkens decest Aprel the 19, 1738 in the 73 year of his age. (F.S.) Capt. Mathew Pirkens.
G-122-MY FATHER
Nath1 Charles Perkins died Dec. 23, 1879, aged 58 yrs, 7 mos.
At Rest. (Union Defender marker.)
D-132-Sarah Perkins-see Sarah Laighton.
G-121-Sarah R., wife of Nathaniel C. Perkins, died Apr. 27, 1857, AE. 36 y's, and 6 m's.
Sarah E., their dau., died June 8, 1857, AE. 6 w'ks.
Beloved wife and mother dear We feel thy loss and miss thee here And hope thy prayers will answer'd be That we in Heaven may share with thee.
(M.M.) T. Fletcher, Lawrence. (F.S.) S.R.P.
C-50 -Warren Perkins Died Dec. 6, 1849, Aged 37 years. Oh, sweet be his slumber, by sadness unbroken; Though he has left us forever, we shall not forget; For the heart we once loved is fond memorie's token, Which again brings him back and he lives with us yet. (F.S.) W.P.
C-25 -Mary J. Pettengill-see Hannah Haskell Rust. B-115-Abby Philbrook-see Mary Ellen Philbrook.
B-116-Catherine, wife of Capt. Wm. Philbrook, died May 22, 1848, Aged 68 y'rs.
B-114-Frank, son of John J. and Mary A. Philbrook Died Sept. 11, 1848, AE. 2 y'rs, 7 m's.
B-112-John J. Philbrook Died July 5, 1894, Aged 79 yrs. A precious one from us has gone A voice we loped is stilled.
B-113- Mary A., wife of John J. Philbrook, died Oct. 22, 1887, Aged 74 yrs. "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep."
*- Mary Abby Philbrook-see Mary Abby Mylord.
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B-115-Mary Ellen, died Aug. 12, 1843, AE. 9 mo's. Abby died Mar. 11, 1846, AE. 2 y's, 2 m's. daughters of John J. and Mary A. Philbrook. Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of heaven.
B-118-Mercy Thomas, 2nd wife of Capt William Phil- brook, Died Mar. 13, 1881, Aged 83 yrs.
B-117-Capt. William Philbrook died Dec. 13, 1861, AEt. 77 yrs.
*- Abigail H. Phillips-see Abigail H. Smith.
C-226-In Memory of Miss Abigail Pickard, daugr. of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Abigail Pickard, who died June 21st, 1786. Aged 18 years. Also in memory of 5 infants.
Sweet babes, in pain and sorrow born, And from the bosom early torn! But Oh thou Child so long belov'd, Still must the heart for thee be mov'd.
D-89 -Here is interred what was mortall of David Pickerd, son of Mr. John and of Mrs. Joanna Pickerd, died March the 2, 1713/14. Aged 20 years, 10 months, and 26 days.
H-83 -Sarah A. Pinder-see Sarah Pinder Sherburne. H-6 -Aaron Pingree.
Margie MOTHER FATHER
G-134-(front) Daniel P. Pingree, born Mar. 7, 1807; died Nov. 13, 1888. Sarah F., wife of Daniel P. Pingree, born Feb. 24, 1807; died Aug. 27, 1888.
(base) PINGREE. (right) Alvin T. Conant, Co. H. 40th Regt. Mass. Vols., born Dec. 1, 1826; died at Folly Island, N. C., Oct. 26, 1863.
(left) Jennie Conant, born Apr. 10, 1855; died June 6, 1876.
(F.S.) JENNIE, In loving remembrance, born Apr. 10, 1856, died June 6, 1876.
MOTHER FATHER
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(Union Defender marker.)
*- John Pingree died Aug. 2, 1884, aged 82 years. B-128-Sally Foster, wife of Jewett Pingree, died May 14, 1854. AEt. 37 y'rs., 4 mo's.
(F.S.) S.F.P.
G-134-Sarah F. Pingree-see Daniel P. Pingree.
*- Lilliam H. Pitman, daughter of Alfred and Mag- gie Pitman, died Jan. 9, 1892, aged 2 weeks. B-134-(front) CARRIE
A babe thou wast But an angel now.
(back) Daughter of Edward and Martha L. Plouff. Born Jan. 22, 1870, Died June 6, 1870. B-130-(front) FATHER Thou has left us, thy mem- ory never.
(back) Edward Plouff, Born Apr. 25, 1814; Died May 8, 1891.
B-132-Edward Plouff Jr., Jan. 13, 1840-Sept. 8, 1897. Co. D. 48th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf.
His wife, Martha S. Harris, Sept. 27, 1843-Jan. 25, 1920.
(base) PLOUFF.
(F.S.) MOTHER FATHER (G.A.R. marker.)
B-132-Edward Plouff Jr. Co. D. 48th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf.
B-129-(front) MOTHER Rest, loved Mother, we will meet Thee, in thy new and happy home.
(back) Eliza Foster, wife of Edward Plouff, born Mar. 6, 1805, died Mar. 20, 1887.
B-131-Jno. W. Plouff, Co. D. 48 Mass. Inf. (G.A.R. marker.)
B-132-Martha S. Harris Plouff-see Edward Plouff Jr. G-72 -Wm. Plummer, Co. D. 48 Mass. Inf. (Union Defender marker.)
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A-87 -Benjamin L. Poor Died Mar. 24, 1883, Aged 54 yrs. (Union Defender marker.)
A-84 -George M. Poor, Died Feb. 19, 1876, Aged 40 yrs., 10 mos.
B-204-Harriet A. Poor-see Nethaniel Gerrish.
A-85 -Melzerd Poor, Died Feb. 13, 1881, Aged 81 yrs., 3 mos.
(Union Defender marker.)
A-86 -Mary, wife of Melzerd Poor, Died Sept. 26, 1884; Aged 83 yrs., 5 mos.
D-144-In Memory of Deacon Aaron Potter Esqr. who died June 2d, 1776, Aged 76 years and 8 months.
Behold and see as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.
(F.S.) Aaron Potter, Esq.
A-13 -In memory of Mrs. Abigail Potter, wife of Mr. John Potter, who died May 23d, 1802, Aged 40 years.
She was a kind wife and a tender mother. Believe, and take the promis'd rest; Obey, and be forever blest. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when she sleeps in dust.
(F.S.) Mrs. Abigail Potter.
E-128-Alice Potter-see Joanna Potter Harris.
B-46 -Daniel H. Potter-see Perkins Potter.
B-44 -Sacred to the memory of Daniel J. Potter, Private of Co. A. 14th Reg't Mass. Volunteers, who de- parted this life at Fort Albany, Va. Nov. 26, 1861. Aged 22 years, where he had to serve his Country in her hour of trouble. The mem- bers of his company have caused this monument to be placed here as a token of their marked respect and esteem. As a soldier he was al-
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ways at his post of duty, and beloved as a companion. As he lived a christian, so he died. Rest, loved one rest; amid our grief, Our earnest prayers arise, That all who loved him here on earth, May meet him in the skies.
(F.S.) D.J.P. (Union Defender marker.)
D-115-Here lys buried Mrs. Elizabeth Potter who died March the 10, 1712 aged 83 years.
a tender mother a prudent Wife at God's command resigned her Life
(F.S.) E.P.
G-83 -Elizabeth Jewett Potter-see Henry Potter. G-47 -Harriett N. Potter-see Samuel P. Foster.
G-83 -(front) Henry Potter, born Sept. 9, 1806, died Feb. 28, 1856.
His wife, Elizabeth Jewett, born Aug. 27, 1806, died Aug. 19, 1887.
(base) POTTER.
(Left) John H. Trow, born Apr. 3, 1829; died May 28, 1860.
His wife, Susan M. Potter, born Mar. 2, 1832, died Feb. 25, 1895.
(F.S.) WIFE HUSBAND MOTHER FATHER. E-128-Joanna Potter-see Joanna Potter Harris.
D-70 -Here lyes the body of Mr. John Potter decd. Sept. the 9th, 1718, in the 66th year of his age. (F.S.) J.P.
A-14 -In memory of Mr. John Potter who died Novem- ber 7, 1800. Aged 70.
Reader, attend to every call, Obey each warning voice, that cries, "prepare," For every grave speaks loud to all, "Away from earth, there's no abiding there." (F.S.) Mr. John Potter. Mr. Samuel Potter.
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B-45 -Mary A., wife of Perkins Potter, Died Dec. 9, 1902, AE. 92 y'rs. 2 mo's.
I cannot make it seem a day to dread, When from this dear earth I shall journey on To the still dearer country of the dead.
D-67 -Here lys buried the body of Moses Potter decd. Feby. the 23d, 1717, in the 13 year of his age.
B-46 -Perkins Potter Died May 11, 1857, AE. 53 y'rs. We have laid him here beneath the green sod, With hearts near breaking yet trusting in God; But the spirit we have lived and cherished here, We hope to meet in a happier sphere.
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