A copy of inscriptions on the gravestones in the old cemetery, or Pine Ridge cemetery, so called, in Hancock, New Hampshire, Part 3

Author: Hancock, N.H. [from old catalog]; Stone, Andrew B. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1910
Publisher: [n.p.
Number of Pages: 154


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R 88 Slate.


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HORACE A. son of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Anna Wood, died Aug. 23 1835, A. 14 years 2 mos. & 22 days.


R 124 Marble. +


Mr. JONATHAN BULLARD died Sept. 29 1824 aged 90.


R 91 Slate.


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In memory of an infant son of Daniel & Anna Wood, who died March 30, 1824 ÆE 3 days. So fades the lovely blooming flower.


R 97 Slate. 3


In memory of MRS. ANNA wife of Mr. Daniel Wood who died Jan. 19 1829 Æ 33 years. Behold the sad impending stroke Which now arrests our eyes The silken bands of union broke A tender mother dies.


4 R 115 Marble. 4


Mrs. SALLY wife of Mr. Isaac Bullard died Novr. 15 1818, aged 35.


R 120 large Slate. IN memory of MRS.BETSY BULLARD wife of MR. ISAAC BULLARD who died 6 March 1813 In the 40 year of her age. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish while they sleep in dust.


R 129 Marble. 6


Mrs. MARY Relict of Mr. Jonathan Bullard (lied Decr. 31 1824 Aged 84.


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R 143 Large Marble Monument. (Marked at base,) WOOD. (North side.) MYRON W. WOOD, DIED Dec. 24, 1864, Æ. 29 JOANNA . wife of MYRON W. WOOD died in San Francisco Sept. 11, 1868, Æ. 30. HENRY C. WOOD, died Dec. 14, 1864, Æ. 22. ( East side.) MYRON, Son of David & Esther WOOD Died June 8, 1834, Et. 9 mos. ( West side. ) DAVID WOOD, DIED Oct. 18 1858, Æt. 54 yrs. ESTHER W. his wife Died July 22 1865. Æt 53 years. (South side. ) HORACE T. WOOD died June 10, 1867, JE. 29.


Markers. JOANNA MYRON HENRY LITTLE MYRON. FATHER. MOTHER HORACE.


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R 157 Slate. 5


In memory of SARAH P. daughter of Jason & Bethiah Ware, who died Aug. 29 1828 Æ. 2 years 3 months & 16 days.


R 161 Marble. 5


MOTHER BETHIAH T. wife of JASON WARE. DIED May 21, 1873, E. 79 yrs, 10 mo's. 2 dys.


R 165 Marble. 5


FATHER JASON WARE DIED Jan. 28, 1873. JE 85 yrs. 10 mos 19 dys.


R 169 Slate. 5


In memory of Mr. JASON WARE, who died Feb. 6, 1824 E. 60


Stop my friends dry up your tears I must lie here till Christ appears.


R 174 Marble. 5


SARAH, wife of JASON WARE. DIED July 11, 1855, ÆEt 95. The trumpet shall sound and the dead shall arise.


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S 24 Marble. 4 S 38 Marble. 7


CRISTY DUNCAN, DIED Oct. 26, 1867, Æ. 80 y'rs.


S 27 Marble.


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LOIS, wife of CRISTY DUNCAN ESQ. DIED Dec. 11, 1861, Æ. 75 y'rs, 10 mo's, 9 d'ys.


S 29 Marble.


ELIZABETH G. Daut. of Cristy & Lois DUNCAN, died Oct. 22, 1850. aged 23 years.


S 33 Marble.


4


HE RESTS IN HEAVEN. DIED at Woodstock Vt. May 11, 1842, JAMES G. DUNCAN, Member of the Vt. Medical College & son of Cristy & Lois Duncan Æ. 22.


$ 35 Marble. 4


SARAH E. died Sept. 16, 1855, A. 9 m's, 27 d's, ELISSE M. Died Apr. 8, 1860, E. 1 y'r, 3 m's, 24 d's. children of Nath1 J. & Frances M. DUNCAN.


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GEO. CRISTY, son of Rev. L. H. & Mrs. L. A. D. STONE of Glover, Vt. & Grandson of Cristy Duncan Esqr. Died at his House July 28, 1852. while on a visit there.


The grave our resting place Eternity our home.


$ 48 Marble. 4


MARY T. wife of XENOPHON W. BROOKS and daught. of Mark N. & Hannah W. SPALDING died Dec. 28, 1869. FF. 25 yrs. 10 ms. & 5 dys.


S 52 Marble. 4


FRANCES A. wife of XENOPHON W. BROOKS and daught. of Perkins W. & Almira HOPKINS died Apr. 30, 1875, Æ. 34 ys. 8 mos. & 20 dys.


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S 69


Slate.


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ORREN S. Son of Stephen & Maria. WOOD died Mar. 30, 1839, Æ. 1 yr. 5 mo. & 17 ds. Sleep on sweet babe, pain no more shall rock thy little frame, and thou wilt wake no more to taste the cup of bitterness here.


S 82


Slate.


EVELINE L. daughter of Mr.Nathan & Mrs. Abigail C. Wood. died June 12, 1833. AC. 1 year & 8 mos.


S 85


Slate.


ABIGAIL C. wife of Nathan Wood. died Dec. 6, 1841, Æ. 39.


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S 107 Slate.


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ZACHEUS SPAULDING Died Sept. 17, 1841, Æ. 52.


S 92


Slate.


In memory of Nathan Wood, Son of Mr. Solomon & Mrs. Sibbel Wood, who died Auguft 12, 1800. Aged 5 years & 19 days. Death like an overflowing flood doth fweep us all away! the young the old ye middle age, to death becomes a prey.


$ 95 Slate. 3


In memory of MR. SALMON WOOD who died Feb. 25, 1823. in the 65 year of his age. The sweet remembrance of the just Will flourish while they sleep in dust.


S 99 Slate. 3


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In Memory of Mrs. SYBEL WOOD wife of SALMON WOOD who died Mar. 19, 1845, in her 83. yr.


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S 111 Slate. 3


ZACHEUS died Sept. 26, 1786 A. 1 yr. 2 mo's DANIEL died Sept. 23, 1800. E. 2 y'rs, 3 mo's children of Bezaleel & Hannah SPAULDING.


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S136 Slate. 3


MISS SALLY WOOD DIED Sept. 24. 1835 Æ. 38.


S119 Slate. IN MEMORY OF MR. BEZALEEL SPAULDING, who died Nov. 23, 1831, Æ. 71. Behold and see, all that pass by, As you are now, so once was I; As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.


S 124


Słate.


HANNAH, wife of Bezaleel Spaulding, DIED Sept. 8, 1854, ÆE. 91 yrs & 3 ms.


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S 144 Slate. 3


MR. DAVID WOOD died, Dec. 19. 1834, ME. 70.


S 126


Slate.


CAROLINE, daur of Dan! & Amity SPAULDING. died Mar. 2, 1836, JE. 5 weeks.


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S149 Slate. 3


In memory of WIDOW ANNA WOOD who died March 19, 1844. Æ. 73.


S114 Slate. Esther, Daughter of Bezalel & Hannah Spaulding; died Aug. 9, 1823 Æ. 16 years & 8 m's. My parents dear do not complain Yours is the loss but mine the gain, God lent you me, but for a time. And now has took me in my prime.


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S139 Slate. 3


MISS PETSEY E. WOOD died, Aug, 13, 1832, Æ. 20 yrs. & 5 mo.


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S162


Marble.


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T 16 Slate. 3


In Memory SAMUEL, son of Samuel Sarah Duncan, who died Nov. 2. 1815. in the 14 year of his age.


S 166 Marble. DAVID HILLS, DIED Apr. 24, 1877, Æ. 77 yrs.


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T 20


Slate.


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In memory of JANE, Daugr of Samuel &' Saralı Duncan, who died March. 25. 1813. in the 15 year of her age.


$169


Marble.


ACHSAH WOOD, wife of DAVID HILLS, Died June 2, 1887, Æ. 86 yrs.


S 172


Marble.


MARIA H. Dau. of David & Achsah W. Hills, DIED June 8, 1858, JE. 32.


$176


Marble.


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SALINA, daugh. of David & Achsah W. HILLS Born June 24, 1831, Died Jan. 8, 1883.


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Slate.


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In memory of Mr. Samuel Duncan. who died April 20. 1807 Æ. 39 years. and of Robert, Samuel, & William Duncan, sons of Samuel Duncan, & Sarah his wife. Take comfort christians; When your friends In Jesus fall asleep; Their better being never ends; Then why dejected weep.


T10 Slate. 4


B. T. (D) Keys.


ANNE A. HILLS daughter of DAVID & ACHSAH WOOD HILLS, Born Oct. 8, 1828, Died Apr. 7, 1909.


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T 46 Slate.


Memento Mori. In Memory of Deacon Robert Duncan, who departed this life January 25th 1793, Aged 49th years and 3 months.


Draw near my friends and take a thought How soon the grave may be your lot, Make sure of Christ while life remains And death will be eternal gain.


(East side on small slate tablet.) Deacon Duncan was the leader in securing the incorporation of Hancock in 1779.


T 50 Slate.


S. DUNCAN


Charles Edward Son of (Broken stone, reset.)


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T 74


Marble.


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FRANCES B. HILLS Wife of EMMONS THAYER, died Mar. 6. 1898, Æ. 88 ys. 9 ms.


1' 78 Marble. 5


EMMONS THAYER, DIED Oct. 26, 1867, Æ. 61


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1 84 Slate. 5


ISAAC A. Son of Mr. James & Mrs. Thankful Hills, died Sert. 8. 1834, Æ. 10 years.


T 90 Slate. 5


Two children of Mr. James & Mrs. Thankful Hills FANNY died


Nov. 21. 1808,


Æ. 14 months. GEORGE died July 5. 1817, Æ 5 yrs & 3 mos.


T 104 Marble. 6


ABBOT. Son of LOTAN & SARAH GASSETT died, Mar. 18, 1837, Æ. 27.


Stop my friends as you pass b7, As you are now so once was I, As I am now, so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.


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T 108


Marble.


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T 130 Slate. 2


HENRY L. DAVIS, Son of Joshua & Sally DAVIS died Sept. 25, 1840, Æ. 30.


T 112


Marble.


LOTAN GASSETT DIED July 28, 1861, E. 90 y'rs & 9 mo's.


T 134


Marble.


2


MOTHER SALLY, Wife of. Joshua Davis, died Feb. 6, 1869 Aged 84.


T 118 Marble. 2


AUGUSTA, daughter of Lotan & Sybil A. Gassett, died Oct. 17, 1844, E. 10 yrs. also HELLEN L. died 1841 ME. 2 ys.


T 122 Marble. 2


SYBIL AUGUSTA, wife of Lotan Gassett, died Apr. 19, 1841, Æ. 27. yrs.


T 137


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FATHER JOSHUA DAVIS, died Aug. 2, 1864, Aged 81.


T 143 Marble. 2


ALLAN TOLMAN Died May 10, 1874, ZE. 46. yrs.


"I shall go to Him" "So shall we be forever with the Lord"


SARAH, Wife of Lotan GASSETT. DIED Feb. 17, 1841. Æ. 66 yrs.


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T 146


Marble.


HARRIET M. wife of Allen Tolman DIED Sept. 7, 1905, Æ 68 yrs At rest.


T 150 Marble.


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JULIA E. Daughter of M. A. & C. ANTHONEY, Died July 7, 1883 Aged 40 yrs Thy trust and rest unbroken are; In God's appointed pathway still Thy constant spirit like a star Moves on accomplishing Ilis will.


T 153 Marble 3


JOHN ALBORO died June 11, 1833, ME. 3 yrs.


Infant daughter died March 27, 1839.


WILLIAM COHOON died May 8, 1846, JE. 8, yrs


MARK MYRON lied Aug. 10, 1846. ME. 3 mos.


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2 1 156 Marble. 3


MARCUS A. ANTHONY DIED Sept. 28, 1864, Aged 63. Peacefully ended a life precious to his friends, and we trust,acceptable to God.


T 160 Marble. 3


CYNTHIA wife of MARCUS A. ANTHONY, DIED Mar. 29, 1875. Aged 68. Iler toil, and pain and work is done, For her the earthly race is run, God has given the weary one Eternal rest.


T 166 Marble. 4


FANNIE W. wife of JAMES A. DARLING died June 18, 1878, AF. 38 yrs. 11 ms.


T 170 Marhle.


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ALFONZO DEFORESTER, Son of Daniel & Amity SPAULDING, died May 17, 1868. FE. 22 yrs. 7 mo's 14 d'ys.


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T 174 Marble. 3


. EDSON BOYDEN, Son of DANIEL & LUCY W. SPAULDING, was drowned Aug. 30, 1865, E. 5 y's 7 mo's. Many hopes lie buried here.


T 176 Marble. LUCY W. FARWELL, Wife of DANIEL SPAULDING, born Apr. 4, 1816; passed on Oct. 26, 1878, Æ, 62 ys. 6 ms. 4 ds. Gone to meet dear friends.


T 179


Marble.


There is rest for the weary.


DANIEL SPAULDING, DIED Dec. 20, 1877, Æ. 74.


T 184 Marble. There is rest in heaven. AMITY, Wife of DANIEL SPAULDING, DIED June 14, 1858, JE. 55.


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Mr. OLIVER LAWRENCE Died Sept. 15, 1843. Æ. 88.


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MRS. LYDIA wife of Mr. Oliver Lawrence, died. Nov. 25, 1835, E. 73. Memento Mori Sweet is the scene when christians die, When holy souls retire to rest; How mildly beams the closing eye. Ilow gently heaves the expiring breath.


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IN Memory of Lieut. EBENEZER KNIGHT, who died July 30 1815; In the 65 year of his age. Passengers as you pass by As you are now so once was I As I am now so you must be Prepare for death & follow me.


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ERECTED To the memory of MRS. MARGREAT KNIGHT, wife of Lieut. Ebenezer Knight, who died Sept. 27, 1813; in the 61st year of her age. Friends nor physicians could not save My mortal body from the grave Nor can the grave confine me here When christ shall call me to appear.


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U 54


Marble.


3 ABNER KEYES died Feb. 12, 1837, Æ. 56.


U 81 Marble.


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HANNAH HILLS DIED Nov. 15, 1860, A. 66 y'rs 10 m's.


U 58


Marble.


3 SUSANNAH, wife of Abner Keyes, DIED Nov. 23, 1858, Æt. 70.


U 85 Marble. 9


ABIGAIL H. ALLEN, DIED Dec. 28, 1849, Æ, 58.


U 56


Marble


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ABNER. son of Mr. Abner & Mrs. Susanna Keyes died Feb. 28, 1826. Æ. 18. years. Then I shall raise my thoughts to God, And see him on the throne: Then I shall sing the songs of glory there, Sweeter than the honey comb.


U 90 Marble. 9


James Hills DIED Nov. 19, 1846, ÆE. 83.


U 95 Slate. 9


Mrs. ABIGAIL wife of Mr. James Hills, died Nov. 5, 1804, Æ. 42.


U 79


Marble.


LORENA, dau of James & Abigail HILLS, DIED Feb. 29, 1880, Æ. 79 y'rs.


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U 99 Marble. 9


Our Mother THANKFUL, wife of JAMES HILLS, DIED Oct. 26, 1867, E. 91 y'rs, 20 d'ys


[1 73


Marble.


EPH'M KEYES


died Feb. 27. 1837.


Æ. 18.


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U 78 Slate. LEVINA, daughter of Mr. Moody & Mrs. Betsey Lakin, died Nov. 20. 1822, Æ. 6 years 10 months & 20 days.


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U 110 Slate.


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In memory of MARY POOR Daugh" of Mr. STEPHEN and Mrs. RUTH POOR, who died June 4, 1801; Aged 2 years 6 mon ths & 20 days.


Fresh as the morn ye fragrant bud appe And wither'd ere it's blown. ars,


115 Slate.


IN Memory of Stephen B. Poor, son of Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Ruth Poor, who died April 12th 1811. Æt. 14.


Alas! now neptune in his peaceful bed With others there he's mingled with the dead, Till earth & sea shall each alike retire; pire. Then will he wake to brighter world's as-


U 122 Slate. 6


Mrs. PHEBE, wife of Mr. Stephen Poor, died April 23, 1828. ZE. 57 years & 27 days. UT 164 Marble. 6


As Jesus died and rose again, Victorious from the dead: So his desciples rise and reign. With their triumphant head.


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UT 153 Marble. 6


GREENVILLE, son of Josiah Jr. & Sarah Stone. died Dec. 9. 1837. Æ 3 ms.


U 156 Marble. 6


ORLAND W. son of Josiah Jr. & Sarah Stone Died Dec. 30. 1841. AC. 6 yrs. 7 mo.


11 160 Marble. 6


SARAH, wife of JOSIAH STONE DIED Feb. 23. 1874, Æ. 67 yrs.


JOSIAH STONE DIED May 28, 1885, ZE. 83 yrs.


U 127 Slate.


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IN Memory of Mrs. RUTH POOR wife of Mr. Stephen Poor, who died March 22ª 1812; ÆEt. 38. Also two infants one died June 30th 1804; the other with its mother. Our hearts are fastened to this world Ry strong & endless ties; But every sorrow cuts a string And urges us to rise.


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(Photograph of ancient iron fence.)


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U 172 Marble. 2


EMOGENE, daugh. of Neverson & Margaret GREENWOOD DIED Mar. 3, 1859, .Et. 14 y'rs 9 mo's & 20 d's. Is it when spring's first gale, Comes forth to whisper where the violets lie? Is it when roses in our path grow pale? They have one season-all are ours to die.


U 175 Marble 2


NEVERSON GREENWOOD. DIED Feb. 22, 1845, Æ. 33.


Leaves have their time to fall And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath And stars to set, but all Thou hast all seasons for thine own, ( Death.


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U 180 Marble. MARGARET GREENWOOD wife of THOMAS CHURCHILL, Died at Plymouth, Mass, June 24, 1887, Æ. 66 yrs. 8 ms. 6 ds.


V 15 Marble. 6


Rev ASAHEL BIGELOW, DIED


Aug. 16, 1877. Æ. 80 y'rs. Pastor of the church in Hancock 25 years. "In my father's house are many mansions."


V 18


Marble.


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DORCAS FREEMAN Widow of REV. ASAHEL BIGELOW, died Apr. 27, 1900, JE. 89 yrs. She hath done what she could.


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\' 25 Marble.


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Our dear little baby.


V 30 Marble. 6


HANNAH wife of REV. REED PAIGE Obt. Oct. 7, 1847 M. 74 years


Yet in that bright and blessed land, ()n Heavens serene celestial shore, Thou will rejoin that kindred band, Fale sleeper, not to sever more.


\' 34 Marble. 6


SARAH ELIZABETH, daur of Rev A. Burgess. & wife. died Aug. 6, 1827, Æ. 17. mo.


This lovely bird so young & fair, Called hence by early doom, Just come to join this sweet flower, In paradise could bloom.


V 28 Marble.


6


Memento Mori In memory of the REV. REED PAIGE: who died July 22. A. D. 1816; in the 52 year of his age and in the 25 year of his ministery Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Exe. by E. & W. Davis.


\' 36 Marble.


6


EDWARD AUGUSTUS. Son of Rev A. Burgess. & Wife died. Mar. 10, 1830, ÆE. 11 mo.


Father in Heaven Thy will be done For Jesus blest the grave Rest sweet babe till Christ shall come With power and grace to save


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V 40


Marble


6


ERECTED by kind sympathysing Female Frends, to the memory of MARIA GEORGANA, Wife of REV. ARCHABALD BURGESS, who died Aug. 25, 1841, ÆE. 40.


She is not dead but sleepeth", She lived but for others Good; Died but to gain eternal life Through Jesus Christ our Lord.


V 43


Marble.


6


ERECTED by Friends to the Memory of REV. ARCHIBALD BURGESS who died Feb, 7. 1850, Æ 60 yrs. 27 yrs, Pastor or the Congregational Church & Society in Hancock Extensively known and respected in the churches of this vicinity


Blessed is the servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing" Remember the words I spoke unto you When I was yet with you."


: 47 Slate.


In Memory of Charles Prefton, son of MrAbner & Mrs Zeruialı Prefton, who died Novr 3rd 1793. aged 4 years 6 months & 26 days.


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V 68


Slate.


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In memory of John Jewet fon of Mr. Dan iel & Mrs. Polly Jewet, who died Auguft 28 1800; aged 16 months, & 16 days.


So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail fmiling folace of an hour So foon our tranfient comforts fly And pleafures only bloom to die.


V 102


Marble.


3


SALLY KNIGHT DIED


Feb. 18, 1846, FE. 53.


Yes dearest sister, thou art gone; And left fond parents here to mourn, Prothers and sisters, here to weep. While Sally lies in silent sleep. Thou art gone to meet thy sister dear And left us here to dwell But soon we all must follow thee, Dear sister, now farwell.


V 106 Slate 3


BENJAMIN KNIGHT Died


May 9, 1848, JE 83.


\' 112 Slate. 3


IN Memory of MRS. SARAH KNIGHTS, wife of Mr. BENJAMIN KNIGHTS, who died March 29, 1800; Aged 32.


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MRS. LUCY KNIGHT WIFE OF BENJ KNIGHT DIED June 2, 1858, Et. 82 y's What though our inbred sins require Our flesh to see the dust; Yet as the Lord our Saviour rose So all of his followers must.


IN Memory of MRS. RELEAF DAVIS wife of Johna Davis who died Oct 16 AD 1809. ÆEt. 29. Beneath this stone death's prisoner lies This stone shall move, the prisoner rise, When Jesus; with almighty word, Calls his dead saints, to meet their, Lord


\' 119 Slate. 3


IN Memory of MR. JONATHAN DAVIS, who Died March 14, 1823. Æ. 51 years.


W 101


Marble.


3


GEORGE SHELDON, died June 18, 1890, ZE. 75 yrs. 7 ms. & 8 ds.


V 121 Slate. Nathan Allen, son of Jonathan & Nancy Davis, died May 11. 1816. Æ. 15 weeks.


3


W 104 Marble. 3


EMILY wife of George Sheldon, died June 28, 1884, Æ. 67 yrs.


V' 125


Slate


IN Memory of MRS. EUNICE DAVIS Wife of MR. JONA DAVIS May 21 181 4; Æt. 31. She's gone beyond this lower sky Up where eternal ages roll: Where solid pleasures never die, And fruits imortal feast thee.


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W' 109 Marble. 3


MARY E. Dau. of George & Emily SHELDON died Mar. 28. 1878. ZE. 27 yrs.


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3


W 111 Marble. GEORGE EDWARD SHELDON was shot by a Ruffian while in the Depot at Concord N. H. Aug. 25, 1864. Æ. 25 y'rs 6 mo's & 6 dy's. To his memory


This marble marks the sacred spot Where all thats left of thee On earth will rest, never forgot Beloved Edward, by me I do forgive, O Lord will thou, Hle prayed as death drew nigh For him that shot his body through, Away from home he died.


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W 126


Marhle.


SARAH HAYWARD


wife of


Charles P. Hayward,


DIED


Oct. 24, 1847,


Æt. 73.


In the faith and hope of the gospel.


W 130


Slate


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Three children of Mr. Charles P. & Mrs. Sarah Hayward, CHARLES, born Oct. 5. 1797, died Aug. 20. 1800. SARAH born March 5, 1799, died Aug. 19. 1800. JOHN born April 22, 1803, died May 13, 1803.


Sleep on sweet hahes, And take thy rest, God called thee home, He thought it best.


W 116 Marble. 4


CHARLES P. son of George, & Emeły H. Sheldon Died Aug. 24. 1841. Æ. 1 yr. 2 mo.


Sleep lovely babe and take thy rest God cald thee home he thought it best.


W 121


Marble.


4


CHARLES P. HAYWARD DIED Feb. 17, 1854, Et. 79 y'rs, 4 mo's, & 18 d'ys.


W 134 Marble.


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EDWARD HAYWARD Born Apr. 26, 1810, DIED Nov. 6, 1883, Æ. 73 yrs. 6 mos. & 11 dys. Prepare to follow me.


W 137


Marble.


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EMILY FOSTER wife of EDWARD HAYWARD DIED June 17, 1897, E. 85 yrs. 5 mos. & 29 dys. 1


W 114


Marble.


Infants Died Jan. 31. 1856.


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W 140 Marble. 5 FREDERICA. Son of Edward & Emily HAYWARD DIED June 14. 1860, FE. 4 y'rs 4 m's & 14 d'ys.


W 142 Marble. L. ALICE, daugh. of Edward & Emily E. HAYWARD DJED Sept. 13, 1853. A. 5 y'rs & 10 m's Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.


W 145 Marhle. 5


Our Little Babes.


W 147


Marhle.


Sylvia A. Daugh'r of E. & E. F. Hayward, died Apr. 3, 1838 A. 3 m's. Thy lovely bud so young and fair, Called home by early doom. Just come to show how sweet a flower In paradise will bloom.


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W 156 Slate. 5


MARY Daughter of Sampson & Mary TUTTLE DIED Dec. 12, 1843, .Et. 20.


She has gone before, to that unseen and silent shore; We shall not meet as heretofore, On summer morning, Our young & gentle friend whose smile Made hrighter summer hours, Amid the frosts of Autumn time Ilas left us with the flowers.


W 158 Slate. 5


AN INFANT dau. of Sampson & Mary Tuttle. born & died Oct. 26. 1832.


W 161 Slate.


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JONATHAN F. S. son of Sampson & Mary Tuttle, died Aug. 29, 1831, Æ. 3 years & 10 months.


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W 165 Slate. 5


HORATIO Son of Sampson & Mary TUTTLE died Dec. 21, 1838, AS. 17 yrs.


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W 169 Slate. 5 SAMPSON TUTTLE Died Feb. 19, 1857, Æt. 67.


W 172 Slate.


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MARY wife of SAMPSON TUTTLE Died Nov. 10, 1857, ÆEt. 66.


X 5 Marble.


4


WILLIS A.


SON OF


RICHARD B. SIMONDS,


DIED


Aug. 7, 1870,


Æ. 19 yrs. 7 mos.


& 19 ds.


X 8 Marble. 4 RICHARD B. SYMONDS, DIED Apr. 4, 1869, . 52 y'rs.


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In memory of MISS PAMELIA, daughter of Dea. Asa & Mrs. Betsy Symonds, who died Jan. 21, 1828, aged 14 years.


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In memory of Miss BETSY, daughter of Dea. Asa & Mrs. Betsy Symonds, who died Oct. 20, 1825, aged 19 years.


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MARIAH M. Dau. of Dea Asa & Betsy SYMONDS, DIED Sept. 17, 1840, Æt. 21.


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Dea. ASA SYMONDS, DIED July 17, 1858, Aged 82.


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BETSY RUSSELL, wife of Dea. Asa Symonds, DIED Nov. 21, 1843, Æt 67.


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DANIEL KIMBALL JR. DIED Dec. 19. 1841. JE. 55.


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MR. NATHANIEL son of Dea Daniel & Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball. died Dec. 22, 1826, Æ. 37 years.


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In memory of a son &


dau of Deacon Daniel &


Mrs. Abiah Kimball.


Anna died


Nov. 7. 1800, aged 2 years, 3 months & 15 days.


Joseph died Nov. 11, 1800. Aged 11 months & 5 days.


X 48 Slate. In memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH KIMBALL wife of Deacon Daniel, Kimball, who died Dec' 3ª 1789, in the 33 year of her age.


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Slate.


ABIAH, wife of DEA. DANIEL KIMBALL DIED May 4, 1844, Æt 80.


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Dea. DANIEL KIMBALL died May 24, 1843, Æ. 87.


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Alfred A.


son of Mr. Amos & Mrs. Nancy Ball, died Dec. 19, 1830, Æ. 1 year 11 months & 10 days.


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DAVID BONNER DIED Mar. 8, 1851, Æt. 52.


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ABIGAIL wife of DAVID BONNER DIED July 5, 1848, JE. 44.


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Sarah J. daugh'r of David & Abigail Bonner, died Aug. 17, 1841, Æ. 1 y'r 11 m's.


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GEORGE S. BONNER DIED Feb. 14, 1857, F. 29 yrs.


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BENJAMIN KIMBALL died Mar. 18, 1877, Æ. 74 yrs.


Friends nor physicians could not save My mortal body from the grave, Nor can the grave enclose me here When Christ shall call me to appear.


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SARAH M. wife of BENJAMIN KIMBALL, died Mar. 31, 1887, Æ, 83 yrs, 2 ms, 26 ds. A dear friend from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.


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EDWARD P. son of Benjamin & Sarah KIMBALL DIED July 6, 1872, Æ. 30 years, 8 mos. Farewell dear Edward, a long farewell. Your sorrows and sufferings are o'er May each of us live that will join you at last, On the beautiful heavenly shore.


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EDWIN P. son of Benjamin & Sarah KIMBALL died at Memphis, Tenn. Aug. 26, 1863, Æ. 21 yrs, 9 mos A member of Co. G, 16th Reg't. N. HI. Vols. In Memphis Tenn. his body lies, Far from his native place; Pale Death has closed his youthful eyes And finished his race.


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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN son of Benjamin & Sarah KIMBALL died Dec. 13, 1841 Æ 1 yr 11 mo & 13 ds.


Why do we mourn lament and weep, Since our dear child has gone to sleep We trust his soul has gone to rest. To live and be amongst the blest.


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LUCETTA JANE, dau'r of Benjamin & Sarah KIMBALL DIED Aug. 23, 1844, Æt. 13 years. Farewell then, dearest one, farewell, Nor heed thy Parents sigh, We would not wish to call thee back From thy blest home on high.


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SUSAN J. J., dau't of Wm & Hepsibah BROOKS DIED Jan. 13, 1856, ÆE. 27 y's, 1 mo & 26 d's. Although gone from sight, yet to memory dear.


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Maj. WILLIAM BROOKS died Aug. 5, 1843, JE. 83.


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Mrs. DEBORAH, wife of Maj. Wm. Brooks, died July 31, 1824, Æ. 62. My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last joyful trump shall sound; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my saviours image rise.


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THOMAS J. BROOKS. DIED Aug. 12. 1843. ÆE. 42 years.


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Marble.


SARAH J. F. Dau of John & Melinda HAYWARD died July 24, 1844, Et. 19 ms, & 14 ds.


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SAMPSON TUTTLE DIED May 24, 1856, Æt. 91 yrs. 1 mo.


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FATHER. JOSEPH W. KNIGHT DIED Apr. 27, 1871, Æ. 80 yrs, 6 ms, A faithful soldier in the war of 1812, and ever fearless in the great battle of life.


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MOTHER. ROXANNA P. widow of JOSEPH W. KNIGHT, DIED Oct. 31, 1876, Æ. 82 ys, 8 ms. "Where the old grow young again. I'll clasp my mother's hands."


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ANNA TUTTLE BORN Oct. 17, 1799, DIED Sept. 19, 1884.


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A daughter of Mr. Sampson & Mrs. Sarah Tuttle, born & died, Sept. 13, 1803.


Mrs. SARAH, wife of Mr. Sampson Tuttle, died Oct. 16. 1831, in the 70. year of her age.


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REMINGTON TUTTLE DIED Mar. 30, 1890. Æ. 92 yrs. LUCINDA HARTWELL his wife Died Dec. 13, 1880. JE. 78 yrs.


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RUFUS TUTTLE born Feb. 3. 1830. Died July 21. 1908


X 186


Marble.


HENRY TUTTLE.


DIED


Oct. 14 1871


Æ. 40 yrs.


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Slate.


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Sacred to the Memory of an Infant, child of Mr. Henry & Mrs. Pede Cumin gs, who died Oct. 6. 1817.




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