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(back) Milton B. Shattuck, born Mar. 17, 1829; died May 29, 1884.
(Union Defender marker.)
A-81 -Thomas Shaw and his wife-see Falconer.
G-56 -God is love, In Heaven there's rest.
Abraham C. Sherburne died Mar. 28, 1855, AEt. 40 yrs. (F.S.) A.C.S. 1
G-57 -At evening time it shall be light.
Elizabeth, wife of Abraham C. Sherburne, died April 9, 1876, aged 80 y'rs.
An affectionate mother, and true friend, beloved on earth, now rejoiceth in the sunlight of eternal love.
G-59 -Geo. W. Sherburne, Co. D. 48 Mass. Inf. (G.A.R. marker.)
(N.B. He died March 14, 1909, aged 71 years, 10 months.)
C-117-Hannah Lord Sherburne-see Lucy Russell. H-82 -John T. Sherburn died March 9, 1900, aged 74 yrs., 4 mos.
At Rest. (G.A.R. marker.) G- 60-Lizzie Sherburne-see Martha A. Blake Sher- burne.
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H-81 -Louise J., wife of John T. Sherburne died July 9, 1902, aged 67 years.
G-60 -(front) MOTHER AT REST
(back) Martha N. Blake, wife of George W. Sherburne, 1838-1884.
Lizzie, 1864-1864. Lizzie E., 1866-1877.
(F.S.) LIZZIE LIZZIE E.
H-80 -Mary E. Sherburne-see Mary E. Sherburne Reed.
H-83 -MOTHER
Sarah A. Pinder, wife of John T. Sherburne, 1827 -1874. (F.S.) S.S.
D-51 -David Simons, son of David and Jean Simons, Died March the 11th, 1714/15, Aged 1 year, 10 months, and 16 days.
(F.S.) David Simons.
C-164-Elizabeth Simpkins-see Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers. A-30 -Aaron Smith, Born Sept. 16, 1763, Died Nov. 9, 1849.
Eunice Lord, his wife, Born Aug. 5, 1770, Died Mar. 18, 1825.
D-96 -Aaron Smith-see Capt. Samuel Smith.
B-170-Abbie H., wife of Samuel R. Smith, Died August 18, 1890, Aged 80 years, 11 months, 5 days.
*- Abigail H. Smith, widow of Rogers Smith and daughter of Nathaniel and Margaret Buckman Phillips, died Aug. 18, 1890, aged 81 years. (N.B. Possibly the same as the above.) G-218-Addie Warren Smith-see George H. Smith. E-31 -In memory of Ammi R. Smith Esqr. who died : January 28th, 1836, Aged 71 years.
In every relation in life, Just, honorable, and affec- tionate; His highest praise-a christian. Affection will cherish his memory.
(F.S.) A.R.S.
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C-34 -In memory of Mr. Andrew Smith who departed this life July 23d, 1797, Aged 40 years.
When will that glorious morning rise When the last Trumpet sounds, And call the Nations to the skies, From underneath the ground ? (F.S.) Mr. Andr. Smith. (S.A.R. marker.)
G-201-MOTHER
Aroline F. wife of John H. Smith, born Jan. 15, 1831, died Aug. 22, 1867. (F.S.) BABY G-160-(front) Benjamin Smith. (back) Benjamin H. Smith, born Sept. 20, 1825, died Oct. 5, 1881.
G-161-FATHER
Benjamin Smith died Dec. 17, 1850, aged 55 yrs. MOTHER
Lucy Smith, died Dec. 8, 1883, aged 89 yrs., 10 mos.
There is rest for the weary.
E-228-Dea. Charles Smith Died Aug. 17, 1867, AEt. 66 y's, 6 mo., and 11 ds.
In that pure home of tearless joy, Earth's parted friends shall meet, With smiles of love that never fade, And blessedness complete. (F.S.) blank.
B-143-Charles H. Smith-see Henry R. Smith.
*- Charles W. Smith died Sept. 29, 1910, aged 75 years, 9 months, and 19 days.
He was the son of John Smith and Hannah Lord, a veteran of the Civil War.
-Charlotte P. Smith - see Charlotte P. Chapman.
E-6 -Daniel Smith Died Aug. 16, 1870, AEt. 86 yrs., 9 mos. (F.S.) D.S.
G-218-Edward P. Smith-see George H. Smith.
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D-96 -Edward Smith-see Capt. Samuel Smith.
*- Edward P. Smith died Aug. 14, 1888, aged 56 years, 8 months.
He was the son of Daniel B. and Charlotte Smith. D-202-Here lies the body of Elizabeth Smith, who was daughter of Mr. John Damreal and wife of Anthony Smith, who died January the 4, 1715/16. Aged 26 years.
D-163-Here lies the body of Mrs. Elisebeth Smith, the wife of Mr. Daniel Smith, who deceassed May the 14th, 1717, in the 40th year of her age. They that dye in the Lord are blest From all there sorrows they do rest And are of endless joyes possest. Mrs. Elisabeth Smith.
(F.S.)
E-7 -Elizabeth Smith, Died Dec. 8, 1863. AEt. 74 yrs. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." (F.S.) E.S.
G-218-Ella J. Averill Smith-see George H. Smith.
B-143-Emma D. Smith-see Henry R. Smith.
G-185-Emma F. Smith-see Joseph Smith Jr.
B-3 -Ephraim Smith (son of Thomas and Martha Smith) Died Septy. the 4, 1720, Aged 28 years. (F.S.) Ephraim Smith.
E-61 -Ephraim Jewett Smith (two of them)-see chil- dren of Mr. Nathaniel Smith.
*- Ethel Adel Smith, daughter of Harry P. and Flotie S. Elder Smith, died Sept. 16, 1890, aged 4 yrs., 10 months.
G-43 -Eunice J. Smith died December 25, 1859. AEt. 31 y'rs., 6 mo's.
In heaven there is rest.
G-162-Eunice K. Smith-see Wm. H. Smith.
A-30 -Eunice Lord Smith-see Aaron Smith.
D-85 -Ezekial Smith-see Moses Smith.
G-218-(front) George H. Smith, March 31, 1855- December 6, 1917.
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His wife, Ella J. Averill, April 7, 1856-January 23, 1902.
(base)
SMITH
(left) John Warren, August 23, 1802-October 18, 1879. his wife, Abigail M. Blake, September 17, 1803- December 13, 1893.
their son, Jesse Warren, September 7, 1837-June 18, 1916.
(right) Edward P. Smith, December 14, 1831-August 14, 1888.
His wife, Addie Warren, May 10, 1835-Decem- ber 13, 1859.
(F.S.) A.W.S. E.P.S. MOTHER E.J.A.S. FATHER G.H.S.
(Union Defender marker.)
B-168-A bud, plucked by God to bloom in Heaven.
In memory of George Phillips, youngest son of Samuel R. and Abbie H. Smith, who died Jan. 23, 1849, Aged 3 years, 7 months.
G-185-George W. Smith-see Joseph Smith Jr.
D-34 -Gilburt Smith, son of Ebenezer and Mary Smith, died April the 9th, 1716, Aged 28 days.
D-179-Here lies Mrs. Hanah Smith, wife of Mr. Richard Smith, Died May the 9th, 1722, in the 80th year of her age. (F.S.) Mrs. Hannah Smith.
E-92 -Mrs. Hannah Smith-see Mr. Nathaniel Smith. D-96 -Hannah Smith-see Capt. Samuel Smith.
G-185-Harriet Smith-see Joseph Smith Jr.
G-203-(front) HUSBAND
(back) Harrison Smith, September 7, 1829, October 29, 1894. (M.M.) H. P. Smith and Co., Boston. B-143-(front) Henry R. Smith, Dec. 10, 1842-Jan. 20, 1915. Corp. Co. 1, 19th Regt. Mass. Vols.
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His wife, Emma Delue, Mar. 21, 1853-June 10, 1929. (back) Charles H. Smith, son of Henry R. and Emma D. Smith, July 7, 1876-Aug. 28, 1876. (Union Defender marker.)
D-10 -In memory of Mr. Jacob Smith who died March 4th, 1789, Aged 92 years.
Also Mrs. Lydia, his wife, who died March 17th, 1772, Aged 76 years.
Happy exchange to part with all below For worlds of bliss, where joys unceasing flow.
(F.S.) Mr. Jacob and Mrs. Lydia Smith. -James Smith, son of James and Elizabeth Smith, died June 27, 1888, aged 60 years.
G-44 -HUSBAND
James C. Smith, September 30, 1852-June 6, 1891.
G-42 -James W. Smith-see John W. Smith.
D-93 -Here lyes the body of Iohn Smith (son of Mr. Richard Smith) who died May the 20th, 1713, AEtates 36.
For this departed soul and all the rest
that christ hath purchased, they shal be blest those must transgress, the rules of charity who do object, or in the least deny, that this immortal soul, is now convey'd, To heaven's Glory, by the ANGELS aide.
D-92 -John Smith, son of John Smith, Died April the 6, 1714, Aged 8 months. (F.S.)
John Smith the child of God With much patienc bore the rod.
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D-94 -Herelyes buried the Body of Capt. John Smith who departed this life July the 11th, 1768, in 62d year of his age.
(F.S.) Capt. John Smith.
G-164-Jno. A. Smith, Co. A. 1 Mass. Cav.
(Union Defender Marker.)
G-162-John A. Smith-see Wm. H. Smith.
G-202-FATHER
John H. Smith, a native of Ipswich, born April 8, 1819, died May 25, 1882.
G-42 -(front) John W. Smith died Monday, May 6, 1889, aged 73 yrs, 3 mos.
Lucy A. Smith died Tuesday, July 2, 1889, aged 71 yrs., 10 mos., and 3 days.
(base) SMITH.
(right) James W. Smith, Nov. 23, 1843-Feb. 19, 1895.
(N.B. Joseph Smith Died May 16, 1881, at the age of 98 years, 4 months. Lucy L., his daugh- ter, died Sept. 4, 1890, at the age of 67 years. Both were buried on the easterly side of the central path, and on the northerly side of the stone erected to the memory of Aaron Kimball, 17 -. This information from work of T.F.W.) G-185-(front) Joseph Smith Jr., Nov. 11, 1816-Dec. 29, 1894.
His wife, Harriet N. Smith, April 21, 1816-July 1, 1901.
(base) SMITH
(right) Harriet A. Smith, Dec. 11, 1845-Nov. 21, 1874.
(back) George W. Smith, Sept. 18, 1853-April 27, 1913. His wife, Emma F. Smith, July 7, 1856-Aug. 23, 1927.
(F.S.) MOTHER E.F.S. FATHER G.W.S. HARRIET A. FATHER MOTHER.
G-190-Josephine P., wife of George W. Smith, died Dec. 9, 1877, aged 20 y'rs, and 4 mo's.
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Yet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled, Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed.
(M.M.) Moran and Dutton, Lowell.
E-91 -Tribute of affection to the memory of Miss Lois C. Smith, daughter of Nath1. and Mary Smith, who died Octr. 1805, Aged 21 years.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary Smith, wife of Mr. Nath1. Smith, who died March 29, 1808. Aged 63 years. (F.S.) L.C.S. M.S.
B-171-Lucy, dau. of Capt. Ammi R. and Sarah Smith, Sept. 26, 1817-Feb. 8, 1903.
G-161-Lucy Smith-see Benjamin Smith. *- Lucy Smith, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Lord Smith, died Sept. 4, 1890, aged 67 years, 5 months. See Joseph Smith (No number).
G-42 -Lucy A. Smith-see John W. Smith.
G-162-Lucy Ann Smith-see Wm. H. Smith.
E-97 -Here lyes the body of Mrs. Lydia Smith, the wife of Jams Smith, who departed this life August 18, 1768, Aged 25 years and 7 months. (F.S.) Lydia Smith.
D-11 -Here lyes the body of Mrs. Lydia Smith, wife of Mr. Jacob Smith, who died March 17th, 1772, in the 77th year of her age.
(F.S.) Mrs. Lydia Smith.
D-10 -Mrs. Lydia Smith-see Mr. Jacob Smith.
E-33 -Margaret Smith-see Mrs. Margaret Rogers.
D-27 -Here lyes the body of Mary Smith, daughter of Ebenezer and Mary Smith, who died March the 23, 1718. Aged seuen weeks and two days. (F.S.) Mary Smith.
E-91 -Mrs. Mary Smith-see Miss Lois C. Smith.
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G-45 -Mary A., wife of James C. Smith, died Oct. 2, 1883, aged 29 yrs, 3 mos.
*- Mary Jane Smith, daughter of Richmond Barton, died Oct. 15, 1910, aged 73 years, 4 months, 8 days.
E-94 -Mrs. Mary Lynde Smith, wife of Dr. Nath1. Smith, died Nov. 11, 1817; Aged 73 years.
(M.M.) A. Carey.
(F.S.) M.L.S.
D-85 -(front) Moses Smith, son of Daniel Smith, Died April the 18th, 1715, Aged 3 years, 6 months, and 28 days.
(back) Ezekial Smith, son of Daniel Smith, Died April the 12th, 1712, Aged 3 months and 6 days. D-174-In memory of Mr. Moses Smith who died March 19, 1829; Aged 81 years. . .
No earthly friend could longer save My mortal body from the grave; Nor can the grave confine me here When Christ in judgement doth appear.
(F.S.) M.S.
E-92 -In memory of Mr. Nathaniel Smith, who departed this life Sept. 17th, 1762, in the 51st year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Hannah Smith, Relict of Mr. Nath1. Smith, who departed this life July 30th, 1781, in the 64th year of her age.
(F.S.) Mr. Nat1. Smith. Mrs. Hannah Smith.
E-61 -This Monument is erected in memory of 3 chil- dren of Mr. Nathaniel and Mrs. Mary Smith. An infant Daughter 6 hours old, born April 15th, 1769.
1st Ephraim Jewett Smith died Nov". 7th, 1778, Aged 18 months.
2d Ephraim Jewett Smith died Octr. 30th, 1783, Aged 21 months.
(F.S.) An infant, 1st Eph". J. Smith, 2d Eph". J. Smith.
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E-93 -In memory of Doctor Nathaniel Smith, who died in Newburyport, November 25, 1823, Aged 53 years.
An angel's arm can't snatch me from the grave; Legions of angels can't confine me there.
(F.S.) N.S.
*- Nathaniel P. Smith died July 19, 1884, aged 57 years.
C-177-Here lies Mrs. Prudenc Smith, the wife of Mr. Stephen Smith, Died July the 14, 1721, in the 34th year of her age.
D-193-Here lyes the body of Mr. Richard Smith Aged 85 years, Died Sept. the 24, 1714.
D-173-Ruth, wife of Moses Smith, died Dec. 24, 1844, AE. 94.
Mourn not for me, Dry up your tears, I must lie here, · Till Christ appears.
(F.S.) R.S.
G-126-Ruth Smith-see Ruth Smith Baker.
D-96 -Capt. Samuel Smith found a watery grave July 1806, Aged 44 yrs.
Hannah, widow of Capt. Samuel Smith, died Aug. 22, 1834, Aged 64 yrs.
Also their children :
Samuel, found a watery grave, 1811, Aged 22 yrs. Aaron, found a watery grave, 1819, Aged 23 yrs. Edward, found a watery grave, 1828, Aged 21 yrs. (F.S.) blank.
B-169-Samuel R. Smith, Died March 5, 1876, Aged 74 years, 10 months.
D-55 -Sarah Smith, daughter of John Smith, Died April the 23, 1714, in the 5 year of her age. (F.S.) blank.
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E-32 -Beneath this cold clod lies the mortal part of Mrs. Sarah Smith, the amiable consort of Capt. Ammi Smith, who departed this Life Augt. the 18th, 1797, Aged 31 years.
Farewell surviving friends, My sun went down at noon, Prepare yourselves for death For you must follow soon.
(F.S.) Mrs. Sarah Smith.
E-30 -Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Sarah Smith, wife of Ammi R. Smith, who died April 23, 1849; Aged 76 years.
A devoted Wife, an affectionate Mother, a humble Christian.
(M.M.) A. Carey, Boston, (F.S.) S.S.
G-200-Sarah W. Smith-see Sarah W. Hadley.
B-5 -Hear lyes buried the body of Sary, daughter of Thomas and Martha Smith, who died August the 19, 1704, and in the 18 year of her age. E-252-Susan D., wife of Dea. Charles Smith, Died June 18, 1861, AEt. 57 ys., 7 mo.
Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep! From which none ever wake to weep: A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes.
G-204-Susan M. Russell, wife of Harrison Smith, Born Aug. 23, 1826; Died May 28, 1871.
E-166-Here lies interr'd the Body of Mrs. Susanna Smith, wife of Capt. John Smith, who departed this Life Decemr. 26th, 1781, Aged 82. Why should we mourn departed friends ? Or shake at death's alarms ?
'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms. Are we not tending upward too As fast as time can move ?
Nor would we wish the hours more slow To keep us from our Love.
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Why should ye tremble to convey Their bodies to the tomb? There the dear flesh of Jesus lay And left a long perfume. The graves of all his saints he bless'd And soft'ned ev'ry bed:
Where should the dying members rest But with the dying Head ?
(F.S.) Mrs. Susanna Smith.
G-162-Thomas R. Smith-see Wm. H. Smith.
G-163-T. R. Smith, Co. A. Mass. H.A.
(Union Defender marker.)
G-162-(front) Wm. H. Smith, 1826-1917. Eunice K. Smith, 1824-1908.
(base) SMITH
(back) Lucy Ann Smith, 1828-1858.
John A. Smith, Co. A. 1st Mass Cavalry, 1833- 1864.
Thomas R. Smith, Co. A. 1st Mass Heavy Artil- lery, 1834-1868.
C-217-Charles Souther-see Mary Souther.
C-217-In memory of Mary, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Souther, who died Oct. 31, 1826, Aged 24 years, 4 mos.
Happy the heart by grace inclin'd Early to leave the world behind, And follow wisdom: now she knows The heaven that from religion grows. Also Charles, son of Timothy and Eliza P. Souther, who died Oct. 20, 1825, Aged 7 mos. So faids the lovely blooming flow'r. (F.S.) M.S. C.S.
D-39 -Here lyes buried the body of Nathaniel Souther who departed this life June the 10th, 1768, in the 46th year of his age. (F.S.) Mr. Nathaniel Souther.
D-41 -Here lies the remains of Mr. Timothy Souther who departed this life Augst. 5th, 1766, in the 27th year of his age.
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(F.S.) Mr. Timothy Souther, 1766. -Jannie Spencer-see Jannie Spencer Stewart. *
B-49 -Abigail H. Jewett Spiller-see Daniel L. Spiller. B-49 -SISTER
Abigail H. Jewett, wife of John Spiller, Born Sept. 3, 1804, Died May 31, 1876.
At rest. (F.S.) A.H.S.
Hannah N., daughter of Daniel N. and susan Spiller, Died Nov. 2, 1849; AEt. 23. I'll bid you now a last farewell; With loving breaking heart, I trust in heaven we soon shall meet And never more will part.
(N.B.) This stone disappeared, copied by T.F. W. Stone No. A-30-Daniel Spiller, in the Highlands cemetery, covers part of the inscrip- tion.)
G-69 -David Spiller-see John H. Varrell. "Thy will be done."
B-101-Hannah Spiller-see Thomas Spiller.
H -* - Harriett M. Spiller-see Capt. Richard R. Wey- mouth.
E-19 -Hepsebah Spiller-see Hepsebah Spiller Standley. *- John Spiller died Dec. 4, 1883, aged 85 years, 1 month.
B-101-Thomas Spiller Died March 7, 1844, AEt. 88. Hannah, his wife, died July 13, 1849, AEt. 86 And as we have borne the Image of the earthy, we shall also bear the Image of the Heavnly. (M.M.) B. Day, Lowell. (F.S.) T.S. and H.S. G-69 -Susan Spiller-see John H. Varrell. B-49 -Susan L. Fuller Spiller-see Daniel N. Spiller. C-163-Here lyes the body of Mrs. Sarah Stace, the wife of Capt. Simon Stace, who died the 21 of Nov- ember, 1711, Aged 74. yeares. (F.S.) S.S.
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F-31 - Hannah B. Stacey-see Aaron Cogswell.
C-162-Here lyes buried the body of Capt. Simon Stace aged about 63 years, Decd October the 27, 1699. (F.S.) blank.
E-134-Erected in memory of Susanna Stacey, who de- parted this life Octr. 25th, 1775, Aged 10 years, the only dautr. of Capt. George and Mrs. Susan- na Stacey.
Naked as from the Earth we came, and crept to Life at first, We to the Earth return again; and mingle with our Dust. The Dear delights we here enjoy, and fondly call our own, Are but short favours borrow'd now, to be repay'd anon.
Tis God that lifts our Comforts high, or sinks them in the grave; He gives and blessed be his Name, he takes but what he gave.
(F.S.) Susanna Stacey.
D-100-Here lies William Stacy, the son of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Margret Stacy, who died the 29th of March, 1726, Aged 3 months and 17 days.
*_ Lizzie Stafford-see Lizzie Fall.
E-218-Elizabeth Stalker Died May 15, 1852, Aged 76 y'rs.
Erected by her sister. (F.S.) E.S.
E-221-Eunice B., dau'r of John and Mary R. H. Stalker. Died Sept. 21, 1851, AE. 1 y'r. 1 mo. (F.S.)) blank.
E-220-Hannah, wife of John Stalker, died Aug. 21, 1842, AE. 45 y'rs.
Sylvanus H., Son of John and Mary R. H. Stalker, Died Nov. 22, 1847, AE. 5 weeks.
E-222-John Stalker, Died May 20, 1866, AEt. 67 yrs. (F.S.) J.S.
So he giveth his beloved sleep.
,
.
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E-223-John N. Stalker Died Feb. 14, 1909, aged 72 yrs., 6 mos., 17 days.
E-219-Sacred to the memory of Robert Stalker, who died Feb. 15, 1838, aged 73. The soul that's filled with virtue's light, Shines brightest in affliction's night; The sweet rememberance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. E-220-Sylvanus H. Stalker-see Hannah Stalker. E-57 -Elizabeth Standley-see Gorham F. Hills.
E-19 -MOTHER
Hepsebah Spiller, wife of Joseph Standley, 1809- 1896.
Beloved.
A-78 -Abigail Staniford-see Joseph K. Farley.
C-76 -Abigail Staniford-see Jeremiah Staniford.
C-77 Sacred to the memory of Mr. Ebeneezer Staniford, who died March 17, 1817, AEt. 48. The gloomy grav's a peaceful home, The weary here find rest, Their toils and sufferings all are o'er, Here Satan cant molest.
H-27 -Edward S. Staniford-see James Staniford. C-139-Elizabeth Staniford-see Nathaniel Harris.
G-4 -(front) Evangeline
(back) Evangeline C., Daughter of George E. and Melissa A. Staniford, Born Mar. 6, 1863, died Feb. 14, 1886.
H-27 -George Staniford-see James Staniford.
C-137-Hannah Stanford, daur. to Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Hannah Stanford, decd. March the 15th, 1729, in the 9th year of her age.
E-12 -Hannah Stanniford-see Hannah Dodge.
C-13 -In memory of Capt. James Staniford, who depart- ed this life, April 6th, 1781, in the 39th year of his age.
An angel's arm can't snatch me from the grave, Legions of angels can't confine me there. (F.S.) Capt. James Staniford.
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H-27 -(front) STANIFORD
(right) James Staniford, January 19, 1803, December 7, 1878.
His wife, Mary Sweet, July 7, 1805, March 18, 1878.
(back) Children of James and Mary Staniford. Edward S., Feb. 6, 1836-Aug. 14, 1840. George, Sept. 13, 1838-Aug. 19, 1840. William P., Oct. 8, 1843-Oct. 27, 1851. Sarah F., Jan. 12, 1850-Oct. 31, 1851.
(left) Maria Staniford, Aug. 18, 1828-Mar. 27, 1900. Mary Jane Staniford, June 6, 1833-Nov. 19, 1916.
(F.S.) M.S.S. J.S. M.S.
C-97 -In Memory of Capt. Jeremiah Staniford, who de- parted this life June 20, 1801. AE. 79.
"Mild, modest, candid, faithful to his trust A friend a tender father sleeps in dust; Yet shall his mind beyond the rage of time Forever flourish in a happier clime, Whose never fading joys no tongue can tell, Where everlasting youth and beauty dwell; Where pain and sorrow never more shall move But all is pleasure, harmony and love."
(F.S.) Capt. Jeremiah Staniford.
C-76 -Jeremiah Staniford died Mar. 1, 1816, Aged 65 yrs. Mary his wife, Died Sept. 24, 1850, Aged 94 yrs. Abigail, their youngest daughter, Died July 8, 1880, Aged 82 yrs.
The memory of the just is blessed.
C-140-John Stanford, son to Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Han- nah Stanford, Aged 18 years and 2 mº, Decd. June the 29d, 1727. (F.S.) J.S. 1727.
C-155-Here lyes buried the body of Deacon John Stani- ford, Aged 82 years, decd. May the 27th, 1730. A-78 -John Staniford-see Joseph K. Farley.
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C-79 -John Staniford, Son of Thomas and Mary Stani- ford, died April 20, 1849, Aged 34.
The dust shall return to the earth as it was, and the spirit to God, who gave it.
(F.S.) J.S.
H-27 -Maria Staniford-see James Staniford.
C-134-Mary Stanford, Daur. to Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Hannah Stanford, Aged 17 years and 1 mo. Decd. Decr. the 13th, 1729. (F.S.) M.S. 1729.
C-78 -Mary Staniford-see Mrs. Mary Dana.
C-76 -Mary Staniford-see Jeremiah Staniford.
C-133-Mary Staniford-see Thomas Staniford.
H-27 -Mary Staniford-see James Staniford.
G-5 -Melissa A. Staniford, born Jan. 8, 1843; died July 31, 1876.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God I will strengthen thee: yea, I will help thee;
yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41, chap. 10 verse.
C-135-Sarah Stanford, daur. to Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Hannah Stanford, Decd. March the 31st, 1729, in the 5th year of her age.
C-95 -Mrs. Sarah Staniford-see Capt. Thomas Stani- ford.
A-78 -Sarah Staniford-see Joseph K. Farley.
H-27 -Sarah F. Staniford-see James Staniford.
C-96 -Here lyes buried the body of Mr. Thomas Stani- ford who departed this life Augt. the 23ª, 1740, in the 60th year of his age.
(F.S.) M. Thomas Staniford. C-95 -
As runs the glass, Our life doth pass.
In memory of Capt. Thomas Staniford and Mrs. Sarah Staniford, his Consort; who liv'd es-
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teemed, died lamented, and in their death were but a short time divided.
He departed Aug. 13th, A.D. 1778, AE. 68.
She five weeks after, Sept. 18th, AEt. 63.
Ask not what tears a child, a friend, shall pay; "They mourn the dead who live as they desire. We read their monument: we sigh; and while We sigh, we sink and are what we deplor'd: Lamenting or lamented all our lot!"
(F.S.) Capt. Thos. and Mrs. Sarah Staniford. C-133-Thomas Staniford Died Jan. 11, 1843, Aged 77. Also his wife, Mary, Died Nov. 10, 1836. Aged 59.
Our record is on high. (F.S.) T.S. M.S.
H-27 -William P. Staniford-see James Staniford.
E-215-Sacred to the memory of Adeline, daughter of Mr. Isaac and Mrs. Joanna Stanwood, who died March 22, 1830, Aged 10 weeks.
Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
B-84 -Eben". Stanwood died July 19, 1851, AE. 66 y'rs. "He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." (F.S.) blank.
B-54 -Ella F. Died Aug. 24, 1851, AE. 3 y'rs, dau. of E. and M.L. Stanwood.
(F.S.) E.F.
E-70 -Eunice Stanwood-see Isaac Stanwood.
G-75 -Eunice Stanwood-see John Caldwell. See also G-80-Henry Augustine Cowles.
B-82 -Eunice H. Stanwood Died Feb. 21, 1913, Aged 92 yrs. 4 mos. 15 dys.
Mehitable F. Stanwood, died Mar. 20, 1913, aged 88 yrs. 4 mos. 29 dys.
B-81 -Mrs. Harriet, Wife of Stephen Stanwood, died Aug. 28, 1845. Aged 43 years.
Also four of their children,
An infant died May 24, 1834.
Henry Lyman, died Sept. 18, 1836, Aged 16 mo's.
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William Henry, Died June 20, 1841, Aged 13 mo's. Lydia, died May 7, 1848, Aged 10 y'rs.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." (F.S.) H.S.
E-214-Dea. Isaac Stanwood, born Sept. 21, 1783, Died Oct. 8, 1867, AE. 84 yrs.
E-70 -Capt. Isaac Stanwood, Died Oct. 15, 1821, AEt. 66. Also his wife, Eunice Stanwood, Died Feb. 3, 1840, AEt. 82.
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the Life; he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live."
(M.M.) J. Pallen, Augusta. (F.S.) I.S. E.S.
E-216-Isaac Augustus, Son of Isaac and Joanna Stan- wood, died April 25, 1840, Aged 23 years.
E-213-Joanna Caldwell, wife of Dea. Isaac Stanwood, Born April 6, 1789, Died April 12, 1872, AEt. 83 yrs.
B-53 -John Henry Died Sept. 17, 1846, Aged 14 mo's, 17 dy's.
Also an infant son died Aug. 10, 1847, Aged 13 days.
Sons of Ebin. Jr. and M. L. Stanwood.
Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. (F.S.) J.H.S.
B-81 -Lydia Stanwood-see Mrs. Harriet Stanwood. B-82 -Mehitable F. Stanwood-see Eunice H. Stanwood. B-83 -Sarah Stanwood, wife of Eben". Stanwood, Born June 26, 1790, Died Aug. 13, 1872. Forever with the Lord. (F.S.) S.S.
B-80 -Stephen Stanwood Died Oct. 27, 1854, AE. 52 yrs. They rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
(F.S.) S.S. (M.M.) T. Fletcher, Lowell.
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C-9 -In memory of Mrs. Sukey Stanwood, wife of Mr. Jacob Stanwood, who died Nov. 12, 1811, AEt. 24.
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