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achieved distinction. He and several rela- tives were noted royalists, and their estates, amounting to more than a million dollars in value, were confiscated by the State and they were warned not to return a second time upon pain of death. He died in London in 1800.
Lucretia (Chandler) Murray was thirty-one years of age at the time of her marriage in 1761. Her portrrit, by the celebrated Copley. now in Lancaster, Mass .. is described as "A very excellent picture of a very handsome woman."
Her only child, Lucretia. was born 1762 and died Aug. 30, 1836, unmarried, buried Lancas- ter, Mass.
Col. John Murray died at St. Johns, New Brunswick. On a mausoleum in the rural cemetery in that city is inscribed : To the memory of JOHN MURRAY EsQ. born in Ireland 1720 died in this city, Aug. 30, 1794.
In Memory of Mr. ASA NEWTON who died Sept 17th 1805 in his 38 year
In Memory of CHARLES B. only son of Mr. Charles L. and
Mrs. Sophia Newton who died May 17 1832 At. 12 yr. & 3 Ms.
We mourn ye departed worth.
HEZEKIAH NEWTON died Jan. 6. 1848 aged 92 years.
In Memory of MRS. ISABELLA wife of Mr. Wm H. Newton who died Aug. 23 .* 1841 aged 19 Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
In Memory of MR. WM H. NEWTON who died Aug 4.1 1834 Æt. 45. We mourn'ye departed friend.
Erected in Memory of DAVID OLIVER Coroner who died March 3. 1821 aged 74 years.
In Memory of MRS. ELIZA OLLIPHANTĮ formerly the wife of Mr. James Browning who died March 12. 1791. Æt. 84.
*Town record, Aug. 24, 1841, aged 49. +Town record, Aug. 3.
¿She was the widow of James Browning who died Feb. 3. 1749 (see James Browning), she married Andrew Oliphant of Dedham, Nov. 23, 1752. He died and she returned and lived with her daughter, Mrs. David Bent (Capt.) His kinsman, Col. Silas Bent, with his wife, Mary Carter, and children, in 1790, made the journey to Ohio in an ox wagon, burying one of the children by the way.
He was an important factor in the new set- tlement and died April 4, 1818.
His descendants arose to prominence, and some of them arquired great wealth and dis- tinction. (See History of Bent Family).
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Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass.
In Memory of MRS. ELIZEBATH OLIVER Wife of Mr. David Oliver Cor. who died July 24. 1809. in the 63 year of her age. The sweet remembrance of the Just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
In Memory of ELIZABETH Dau of Mr John* and Mrs. Susannah Phel- ps who died June 27 1743f in the 3 year of her age
In Memory of
*Capt. John Phelps, son of John Phelps of Marlboro (grandson of John Phelps of Read- ing who died in 1700) was born in Marlboro in 1709. During the Indian troubles in 1723- 30, he served as a seout under Capt. Samuel Wright, to guard the settlements. (Mass. Ar- chives.)
In 1742 he removed to Rutland, where he filled several town offices and was captain of militia, and did active service in the French war. On Aug. 9, 1757, he left Rutland in com- mand of a company to assist in the relief of Fort William Henry, marching for Kinder- hook, N. Y. It was in this same year that his son John died in the service, at Albany, aged 23.
Capt. Phelps was of the #d Mass. (Worcester) Regt., Col. Timothy Ruggles, of Hardwick. The latter having been promoted to Brig. Gen. in 1761, John Murray became its Colonel, and so continued for ten years (both these officers were noted Royalists in 1774.)
In March, 1775, at the age of 69, he is found on the roll of "Alarm Men" of Rutland with 59 others. mostly heads of families, from 50 to 70 years of age.
The " Minute Men," about 50 in number. had also been organized, composed of young men of the same families and were in service at Bunker Hill and elsewhere during the year. His son Aaron of that company died that year. After 1776 he joined hisson Dr. Moses Phelps in the adjoining town of Hubbardston and died there in 1787, aged 78 years.
He married in 1780 Susanna. dan. of Simon Gates of Marlboro and had several children in M., his second dan. Elizabeth, born in Rut- land April 1, 1744 (Town record), married Nathan Goodale, Sept. 11, 1765 ispe Goodale.)
Some of his papers are preserved by his de- scendants of the fourth and fifth generations now residing in this city. among them is his will made at Rutland April 27, 1772, witnessed by Rev. Joseph Buckminster and his son Jos- eph Jr. It is an interesting document and mentions his sons Simon. Aaron and Mores and daughters Catharine, Elizabeth(Goodale), Susanna and Louisa, and children of his dan. Sarah. He appoints his wife Susanna, and sons Aaron and Moses excentors .- P.
tTown record, June 27, 1712.
LIEUT. SIMON PHELPS* who departed this life Jan. 6th 1788 in ye 47 year of age. Behold my friends in me you see An emblem of what you must be.
In Memory of MRS. TABITHA PHELPS Relict of Lieut. Simon Phelps who died Nov. ye 2nd 1791 in ye 50 year of her age Death is a debt to Nature due, which I have paid and so must you.
JOHN POWERS Died June 23.1 1842 E. 87. Erected by J. P.
ANNA Relict of John Powers died Nov. 23. 1846. JE. 89. Erected by R. P.
PERSIS E. died Aug. 26th 1855, aged 20 years. HARRIET L. died May 10th, 1831, aged 11 yeari. Daughters of Robert & Dolly Powers. Weep not for us Parents & Sisters dear We are not dead but sleeping here.
ABEL PARMENTER; Died MINDWELL? Apr. 12. 1834. wife of Et. 78. Abel Parmenter Died Jan 21. 1844 Æt. 84.
In Memory of CAPT. BENJAMIN PUTNAMI who died April 19th 1815. ÆEt. 54.
*Son of Capt. John Phelps, brother to Eliz- abeth ( Phelps) Goodale, the Ohio pioneer. He was a Minute Man and was in the first com- pany marching to Cambridge Apr. 19, 1775 .- P. tTown record, June 24.
¿Son of Lient. Joseph Parmenter and Mary his, wife. who were early settlers and had a large family.
¿She was dau. of John Briant and Esther Stone (dan. of Samnel and Mindwell (Stevens) Stone) grandchild of Dea. Joseph Stevens, who lost two sons killed by Indians and two carried away captives. (See Reed's History of Rutland.)-P.
ĮThis Putnam family were of the celebrated family of Danvers, Mass .- P.
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Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass.
In Memory of MR. RUFUS PUTNAM son of Mr. Benjamin & Mrs. Martha Putnam who died May 11. 1807. Æt. 20. In full faith of obtaining A glorious immortality.
In Memory of MISS CLARISSA PUTNAM, Daut of Mr. Benjamin & -Mrs. Martha Putnam who died June 20. 1811. Æt. 19. Hers was the hope which is as an anchor to the soul.
Erected In Memory of JOSEPH PUTNAM son of Capt Benj. & Mrs Martha Putnam who decd Jany. 25th 1797 aged 7 years.
In Memory of Mrs MARY REEDª the Wife of Benjamin Reedt She decd Augstye 4th 1777 in the 60 year of her age.
Here lies the Body of BENJAMIN REED son of Mr. Benjm & Mrs. Mary Reed who Decd Augst 30 1749 Aged 3 years 9 M. 2 Ds.
Here lies the ) Body of MARY REED Daughr of Mr. Benja & Mrs Mary Reed who Decd Sept! ye 4 A.D. 1749 Aged 5 years 8 M. & 1 D.
Here lies the Body of EDMUND REED son of Mr. Reed who Decd Sept. 10 1749 Aged 1 vear ·10 M. & 24 Ds.
#She was Mary, dau. of Benj. Muzzy of Cam- bridge, born 1717. In the sickness of 1749, all their living children (three) died within 12 days. Their son Benj. was killed at Bunker Hill (see his mon. ins.)-P. +Benj. Reed was son of Wm. and Rebecca (Stone) Reed (dau. of Dea. Samuel Stone and sister of Capt. Samuel Stone of Lexington and Rutland.)-P.
BENJAMIN REED son of Mr. Benjamin & Mrs. Mary Reed He was slain in Battle of Bunkers Hill June ye 17 1775. in the 26 year of his age.
In Memory of MRS ELIZABETH REED wife of Mr Jonas Reed JI. who died July 29th 1792 in ye 26th yr of her age.
In Memory of BETSEY REED Daughter of Mr Jonas & Mrs Elizabeth Reed who died Janr 17th 1797- Aged 12 y!
In Memory of SALLY REED daughr of Jonas & Elizabeth Reed who died June 7. 1807 ÆEt. 21 ys. Youth is no defence against the shaft of death.
In Memory of RUFUS REED son Mr Jonas and Mrs Eliza Reed who died Dec. 22 1801 Aged 11 years.
In Memory of MRS. ELIZABETH wife of Mr. Suel Reed who died Sep. 14. 1831. Æt. 46.
In Memory of MRS LYDIA READ Comfort of Captain John Read who died Septr 17, 1791 in the 26 year of her age. r. Could grateful love recall the fleeting breath Or fond affection soothe relentless death Than had this stone ne'er elaimed a social tear Nor read to thoughtless man a lesson here.
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JOHN REED 2ª Died April 2. 1835 Æt. 32.
In Memory of LYDIA WATSON READ Dau. of Col. John & Mrs. Mary Read who died Sept. 1st, 1797 aged 8 months 17 days. Exchanged the cradle for the grave
Erected In Memory of MR. JASON READ* -- who died March 15. 1822. ÆEt. 47.
In Memory of DEAC. JONAS REEDİ who died April 5th 1806 At. 84. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
In Memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH REED# wife of Deacon Jonas Reed. She -- Decd Sept the 25th 1777 in the 54th year of her age The lids she so seldom could close, By sorrows Forbidden to slesp, Sealed up in eternal repose, Have strangely forgotten to weep.
In Memory of MRS MARG'H REED 1 wife of Dea. Jonas Reed & formerly wife of Capt. Benj. Miles? who died Febr 19th 1794 Aged 64 yTS & 4 Ms.
*Son of Jason, Sr., who died Mar. 1, 1813 æ. 81. Father, son and grandson lived on the great road north some three miles from the Center village. The great house was known as the " Jason Read tavern." He kept several yoke of oxen ready to hitch and help the heavy wagons of merchandise up a long, steep hill on their way to the northern and western towns. Both house and highway were long since abandoned .- P. tHe was father of Jonas the Historian, who died June 2, 1829, and brother of Benj .- P. She was dau. of Joseph Wright of Concord. This branch of the family from Lexington spell the name R-e-e-d; those from Concord, R-e-a-d .- P. ¿See page 103.
Memento Mori. Here lies the Body of JONAS REED son of Mr. Jonas Reed and Mrs. Elizabeth his wife, who dec'd October 8th 1756
. Aged 5 years 6 months & 21 days
And also ELIZABETH REED, daughter-
of Mr. Jonas Reed & Elizabeth his wife,* who died October 6th, 1756 Aged 11 Months and 2 Days.
DEACON JONAS REED.Í Born April 21. 1759. Died June 2. 1839 -aged 80 years
He was a distinguished man in town having held many important offices. all of which he discharged with ability and integrity. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
MRS. ABIGAIL REEDį wife of Dea. Jonas Reed Born at Newton Oct. 17, 1761 Died at Spencer July 2. 1842 in her 82d year.
In Memory of BENJ. H. REED son of Mr. Jonas Reed Jr. & Abigail Reed who died Dec! 16 1798 aged 4 y. & 6 M.
WILLIAM REED son of Dea. Jonas & Mrs. Abigail Reed Born October 30. 1798 Died Feb. 16. 1840. aged 41 years
He was modest and unassuming in his deport- ment, and highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him.
Jesus my God I know his name His name was all my trust Nor will he put my soul to shame Nor let my hopes be lost.
*These children were both buried in one grave. Rutland lost about 60 children in the fall of 1756, from an epidemic sickness .-- P. +Deacon Jonas Reed was a son of Deacon Jonas Reed preceding. He was author of Reed's History of Rutland. Mr. Reed was born in Holden, but was baptized in the first Meet- inghouse in Rutland the day after his birth, and lived in Rutland for over 70 years on the same farm and dien as above.
1Wife of Dea. Jonas Reed preceding .- P.
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Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass.
Memento Mori My glass is run- In Memory of MR. THOMAS READ who died Sept ye 20th 1788 in ye 84th year of his age. Beneath these clods of silent dust I sleep where all ye living must The gayest youth & fairest face In time must be in this dark place When ye Arch angel's trump shall cali And from their grave ye Ded shall rise In triumph soar above the skies.
In Memory of MRS. SARAH READ the Wife of Mr. Thomas Read. She Decd Febry ye 16th in ye 73rd year of her age.
In Memory of MR. JOEL READ son of Capt. Thomas Read & Mrs. his wife who was drownedt June ye 13th 1783 in the 23 year of his age.
In Memory of ALBERT READ who died April 4.# 1835 Æt 19 ye 11 Ms. & 21 days. Thy earthly Joys were soon matur'd To soon the sweets of life were o're . The saints eternal rest secur'd Thy bosom braves the storm no more.
ELIZA READ Died 1 Feb. 15. 1854 Æt. 50 yrs. 11 Mos. & 7 ds.
Sacred to the Memory of CAPT. THOMAS READ? who died September 12th 178S Aetatis 54.
In Memory of Mrs. HANNAH READ -who died March 10th 1803 in the 69 year of her age.
"He was among the first settlers and pro- prietors .- P. fDrowned while fishing in Muschopague Lake .- P. #Town record, April 3. ¿Son of Thomas Read of Sudbury, one of the proprietors of Rutland .- P. #Hannah Nurse.
In Memory of THOMAS READ son of Mr. Thomas Read Jun. & Mrs. Hannah his wife born Augst ye 4th 1765. Decd Decem! ye 17th# 1767.
In Memory of Mr. JONATHAN READİ who Decd Sept. ye 15th 1773 in ye 35 year of his age.
In Memory of the Widow HANNAH READ# Consort of Mr. Jonathan Reed late of Rutland Decd She died July 21. 1782 in ye 37 year of her age. In Memory of MR THOMAS REED? who died Oct. 4. 1835. Æt 63.
In Memory of MRS. LUCINDA W.W wife of Thomas Read who died Oct. 4. 1844 At 71.
In Memory of THOMAS READ son of Mr. Thos and Mrs. Lucinda Read who died Ang. 29th 1800 aged 1 year 11 months & 15 days.
In Memory of ABIGAIL READ Daur of My Thos and MES Lucinda Read who died Sept. 18th 1800 Aged 6 years and 7 months.
In Memory of ALMIRA READ Daur of Mr. Thoss & Mrs. Lucinda Read
Town record gives, Jan. 17, 1767. tSon of Thomas, one of the first proprie- tors .- P. #Hannah Mayhew, married 1766 .- P. ¿Grandson of Thomas Read, one of the first proprietors .- P. [Lucinda, dau. of Abraham and Jemima (Waiker) Wheeler .- P.
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who died Oct! 12th 1800 aged 3 years 4 months & 19 days
In Memory of LIEUT. DANIEL REED* who died March 16. 1816. in the 42 year of his age. How lov'd how valu'd once avails the not To whom related or by whom begot A heap of dust alone remains to thee It all thou art and all proud shall be.
In Memory of DANIEL READ son of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Rebecca Read who died Nov. 9th 1807 Æ. 2 years 2 M. 5 D. So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasures only bloom to die.
Erected In Memory of MISS LOISA READ Daughter of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Rebecca Read -who died May 16 1814 Æt. 15 years & 9 months
In Memory of DANIEL B. READ son of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Rebecca Read ·who died Jan. 1. 1815 Æ. 2 yrs. & 2 ms.
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In Memory of NATHANIEL M. READ son of Lt. Daniel & Mrs. Rebecca Read who died June 9. 1816. E. 6 month.
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In Memory of MR DAVID RICEt who died April 22. 1801 In the 84th year of his age
*Grandson of Thomas, one of the first pro- prietors .- P. tHe came from Marlboro and in 1755 mar. Miss Love Moore, dau. of Lieut. Paul Moore, lived on the Muschopague farm, bought of Capt. Edward Rice.
They had tive children, one of the daughters (Hannah) mar. Solomon, son of Rev. Joseph Buckminister, of whom it is recorded, "al- though he was a minister's son, he was a real laborious and respectable farmer."
David Rice was a prominent and useful man and took an active part in achieving in- dependence.
His death was the first in the house for eighty years. No wonder this site was chosen one hundred years later by the State of Mass- achusetts for its hospital for the cure of pul- monary diseases .-- P.
Here lies Buried ye Body of Cap. EDWARD RICE,* who died Sept 27th-1756 in ye 67 year of his age.
Here lies Buried ye Body of MAR- THA RICE Daugh. of Mr. Edward & Rachel Rice who died Sep; 19 1756 in ye 16 year of her age.
In Memory of MR. JOHN RICEt who died July 20.# 1820. Et 74. Also MRS. LYDIA Relict of Mr. John Rice died March 21. 1825. Æt 71. Behold the spirit of the Just, Ascend to God on high ; And though the body sleeps in dust The soul shall never die.
ASA RICE Died
CHARLOTTE' wife of
At. SO. Aug. 28. 1856 Asa Rice Died Feb. 19. 1855 Æt 79 years.
Although you sigh as you pass by As you are now so once was I As I am now soon you must be Prepare for death and follow me.
In Memory of ISAAC S. RICE ?- son of Mr. Asa & Mrs. Charlotte Rice -who died . June 26. 1827. aged 18 years. One fatal shot not soon forgot That hurl'd him to the Tomb.
"He and his wife Rachel were from Sud- bury and were the first settlers on "Rice Hill." He was in active military service in 1724, and was active in affairs of the town and church. His son Edward Rice, Jr., mar. Mary, sister of Jeduthan Stone .- P.
¡Grandson of Edward Rice and his wife Mary. Lived on Rice Hill-had ten children. -P. #Town record, July 10. ¿He was killed by accidental dischargeiof & gun in his own hands .- P.
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Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass.
Here lies the body of AARON RICE son to Capt Aaron Rice# who died Sept ye 12th 1766 in the 19th year of his age. (This is a common field stone, and looks very old, and quite hard to read.)
In Memory of ELLEN F. RICE Daughter of Mr. Dwight A. & Mrs. Emily F. Rice who died August 30. 1831. aged 1 year 11 months.
CHARLOTTE S. Dau. of D. A. & E. F. Rice died June 16. 1859. Æ. 22.
A loved bright hope hath faded now A cherished one hath passed away Along the unseen shores of time As sits the golden star of day.
HENRY H. died Ang 12. 1841. aged 1 yr. & 23 ds. . MARY ANN died Oct. 7. 1841. aged 9 yr. 3 m. 1 d .- Children of Dwight A. & Emily F. Rice. I take these little lambs said He And lay them in my breast Protection they shall find in me In me be ever blessed.
In Memory of ABIGAILt wife of Brigham RUGGLESİ who died Dec! 22. 1827. Æ. 37. Also an Infant died July 2nd 1827. Departed worth.
* Reed calls the father "Quartermaster Aaron Rice," a brother of Edward .-- P. +Abigail Crain.
Brigham Ruggles was born in Hardwick, Mass., in 1784, was son of Lemuel and grand- son of Benjamin, who was a cousin of the celebrated Gen. Timothy Ruggles, one of the most conspicuous men of his time. having been Brig. Gen. of Provincial troops in the French war. As a lawyer, he was a rival of the celebrated Otis, and was a Chief Justice at the beginning of the Revolution. He was a representative to the General Court for twenty years. Speaker of that body, Delegate from Massachusetts to the First Congress, which assembled in New York in 1763, and was elected President'of that Body, but refused
In Memory of ALBERT H. RUGGLES eldest son of Mr. Brigham & Mrs. Abi- gail Ruggles who died Jan 2. 1818 Æt. 3 years 2 m. & 24 d. Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in Heaven that One of these little ones should perish.
CAPT. TIMOTHY RUGGLES* died Aug. 14. 1810. aged 66 years. JUDITHI RUGGLES died January 25. 1838. aged 93 years & 9 mo. SAMUEL RUGGLES died Nov. 21. 1786. aged 1 year & 9 months. THOMAS RUGGLES died Oct. 3. 1791. aged 1 year & 10 months. JONATHAN RUGGLES died Sept. 28. 1807. aged 25 years & 3 months. TIMOTHY RUGGLES died July 5. 1825. aged 40 years & 4 months. (On one stone.)
In Memory of MRS. SARAHI RUSSELL wife of Doct Absalom Russell late of Paxton deceas'd who departed this life
to sign its proceedings. He was reprimanded thercior by the Mass. House of Representa- tives. Soon after the beginning of the Revo- Intion he became a Refugee and spent his last days in Nova Scotia.
The Ruggles family through a number of generations were connected with the foremost families (by marriage) in New England, and were remarkable for their great physical and mental vigor and the large number of distin- guished persons bearing the name.
Brigham Ruggles, by his second wife, Charlotte Maynard, was the father of the late Charles Brigham Ruggles, of Cincinnati, O., who was born in Rutland, and also Mr. George Lemuel Ruggles of Columbus. O .- P.
*He was probably son of Samuel and Alice (Sherman) Ruggles of Rochester, Mass, who was brother of the celebrated Gen. Timothy Ruggles, and son of the noted minister of Rochester, 1710-1768, having preached 55 yrs. Samuel, the father, removed to Barre, Mass., after 1746. and died there in 1802, aged 87.
Capt. Ruggles lived with his grandfather in Rochester, bunt was in Rutland before Its and his farn is the same that has been known in recent years as the " Hoiden Place, " the dwell- ing being but a short distance from the "Bur- goyne Barracks, " and near the house of Chris- topher Burlingaine, & hatter son-in-law to Rufus Patnam who accompanied him to Ma- rietta in 1790 .- P.
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for a better Dec. 10. 1S01. in the 42 year of her age.
In Memory of MEHETABLE LINCOLN RUSSELL daughter of Doct Absalom & Mrs. Sarah Russell who died at Rutland Sep! 10. 1800 Aged 10 years 1 mth & 21 days.
Here lies Burried the Body of Mrs MEHETABEL SANDERS Wife of Mr Daniel Sanders* who departed this life Janry 27th 1746 in ve 25 year of her age
In memory of Mrs SARAH SANDERS Wife of Mr Daniel Sanders who died Aug 30th 1792 aged 75 years
In memory of MEHITABEL Dau of Daniel Sanders .and Sarah his wife Decd Aug 30 1756 Aged 2 ys 5 months 25 days
In Memory of ZILLAH Daur of Mr Daniel Sanders & Sarah his Wife Died Sept 11th 1756 Aged\ year 7 mo. & 13 days.
Erected In memory of Mr. NATHANIEL SAWYER who died Aug. 26. 1851. aged 87 years Mrs. BETSEY SAWYER his wife who died Sept. 2. 1851. aged 81 years. Their flesh shall slumber in the grave Till the last trumpets Joyful sound Then burst the bonds in glad supprise And in their saviour's image rise.
Here lies interred the remains of MARY once wife of Mr. Edward Savage* who died February 10 1767. in the 60 year of her age.
In Memory of MRS. LOVINA Wife of Mr. Silas Skinner and Daughter of Mr. Alpheus & Mrs. Lucy Stratton who died March 29. 1833 At. 32.
In Memory of MRS. CLARISSA SKINNER wife of Mr. Silas Skinner and Daughter of Major Silas and Mrs. Anna Furbush who died Aug. 30. 1825. Et. 22.
The sweet remembrance of the Just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
MR. SILAS SKINNER died Apr. 11. 1838 aged 44 years MARY Silas & Lovina Skinner died July 24 1836 aged 7 years.
Erected in memory of MR. JAMES SMITHt who died April 23rd 1787 in the 63d year of his age The just behold with sweet delight The Blised three in one And strong affections fix their sight On God's incarnet Sou.
In Memory of MES SALLY SMITH wife of
*They came from Ireland (with letters from Pres. church) in 1728 and settled in Rutland. Had 7 children, of whom Isaac m. Thankful Stone. 1766, and Eunice m. Elijah Stone, 1.71. They were cousins, and relatives of Israel, the Chio pioneer .- P.
tProbably son of James and Margaret, who were emigrants from Ireland and settled about 1720: were Presbyterians. Their four Sons settled not far away and were "good, respectable farmers and citizens."-P.
*Daniel Sanders and wives were from Med- field and Marlborough, He was a good farmer and a weaver of coverlets. At his death he left a very large estate .- P.
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Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass.
MI Lockert Smith who died May ye 6th 1793 in ye 27 y! of her age. In Memory of LUCY SMITH Mr Lockert & Mrs Sally Smith* who died July 14. 1793. in ye 2 yr of her age.
In Memory of MRS. BETSY wife of Capt James Smith who died Aug 12. 1837. Æt. 46.
In Memory of Mr. WILLIAM SMITHİ Who Decd Sept. ye 15th 1772 in the 52 year of his age.
In memory of Mr WILLIAM SMITH Who Decd Augst ye 9th 1770 in ye 78 year of His age.
In memory of Mrs MARY SMITH " Wife of Mr. William Smith. She Decr March ye 23d 1760 in ye 82 year of Her age.
In Memory of WILLIAM SMITH? who died July 7th 1804 At. 56 years.
In Memory of MRS. BETSEY wife of Mr. William Smith who died May S 1829. Æt. 66.
In Memory of Lieut GEORGE SMITH] who died
*Mrs. Smith was a dau. of Mr. John Watson: mar. Oct. 12, 1754, had four children and died May 6, 1793. Mr. Smith mar. second Mary, dau. of Mr. Moses Baxter of Rutland. Mrs. Mary Smith had eleven children.
tHe came from We-tou, with wife and 7 ch., in 1765. Two sons were in the Revolution. He had 10 ch. and has a numerous posterity. -P.
Father of the preceding, who accompanied him to Rutland, being blind .- P, ¿Son of William vd ..- P.
Son of first James and Margaret ; m. 1752, Jane Macclewain, who with her sister were the only survivors of a large family from ship- wreck ou their passage to America .- P.
March 30 1799. in ye 73 yr. of his age Jesus, and when shall that dear day That Joyful hour appear ; When I shall leave this houfe of clay, To dwell amongst 'em there ?
In memory of Mrs AGNES SMITH* daughtr of Mr James & Mrs Margret Smith She Departed this life April the 27th 1777 in the 21st year oi Her age
In momory of CAPT. JAMES SMITHİ who died Aug. 7. 1827. Æt. 39.
MISS ASENATH B SNOW died November 6. 1838. in the 22 year of her age
Here lies the Body of MR MATHW SPARROW# who died April 12th 1767. aged 78 years.
Here lies the Body of MARY wife of Mr. Mathew Sparrow who died July 17th 1761 aged 77 years.
In memory of JUSTIS? son of Daniel & Anna STONE who died July 20 1778 aged 2 years & 4 months.
Sacred to the memory of HARVEY STONE who departed this life Dec. 17. 1846. Aged 59 years.
"Granddau. of the first James and Margret and sister of James 3d, who as a Minute Man at Bunker Hill was beside Benj. Reed when he was killed. In 1778, he m. Mary Browning, fister of Lieut. Wmn. Browning, son-in-law of Gen. Ruins Putnam .- P. tSon of Lockert Smith.
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