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1816, 1822, Æ. 4 months Æ. 10 weeks
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So fades the lovely blooming flowers.
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In memory of ELIZABETH, daughter of Ira & Elizabeth Felt, who died Sept. 2. 1830, Æ. 4 years & 3 months.
Jesus said, suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not : for of such is, the kingdom of God.
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G 209 Slate. In memory of Mr. IRA FELT, who died Oct. II, 1826 : in the 28 year of his age.
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John, Son of Capt. Wm. & Mrs. Ruth Mil- ler, died July 19, 18II; Æt. 3 years & 3 months.
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Memento mori. In memory of Mrs. Batrage Whight, wife of Mr. David Whight, who deceaf'd Sep. 19th, 1796 : in the 30th Year of her age. Why do you mourn departing friends? Or shake at death's alarms ? Tis but the voice which Jefus fends, To call them to his arms.
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Memento mori. In memory of Mr. JOHN MILLER, Son of Mr. William & Mrs. Jane Miller, who deceaf'd Auguft 6th, 1796: in the 18th Year of his age. Come lovely youth embrace the truth, Agree with one accord ; And ufe your tongues, while you are young, In praifing of the Lord.
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In Memory of Mr. SAMUEL MILLER ; who died Oct™ 15th 1793 ; in the 26th year of his age. Death like an overflowing flood, Doth carry us away ; The young, the old, the middle age, To death becomes a prey.
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Memento mori. In memory of MR. WILLIAM MILLER, who deceaf'd April IIth 1796 : in the 58th Year of his age. Come now my friends dry up your tears, Here I muft lie till Chrift appears My flefh fhrll flumber in the ground, Till the laft trumpets joyful found Then burft the chains with fweet furprife And in my Saviour's image rife.
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Memento mori. In memory of Mrs. Jane Miller, wife of Mr. William Miller, who deceaf'd Nov. 5th 1796 : in the 60th Year of her age. Why fhould you ftart and fear to die ? What tim'rous worms you mortals are ! Death is the gate of endlefs joy, And yet you dread to enter there.
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In Memory of Mrs. Ruth, wife of Capt. Wm. Miller, who died Sept. 24, 1815; Æt. 35.
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RUTH, daught of Capt. William & Ruth Miller, Died, Aug. 5, 1836, Æ. 22.
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In memory of Mr. Samuel McCoy who died June 29, 1801, Æt. 34.
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In memory of Miss Susan McCoy, who died July 4, 1794, in the 28. year of her age.
H 121 Slate Error in name McCoy. In memory of Mrs. Mary McCay, the wife of Mr. William McCay, who died March 22d 1791 : in the 62d year of her age.
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In memory of Mr. William McCoy who died March 4. 1794 Æt. 67. Draw near my friends and take a thought, How soon the grave may be your lot ; Prepare for death while life remain, And then the grave will be eternal gain.
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In memory of Mr. Charles McCoy, who died Feb. 10, 1828, aged 67.
The rising morning cant insure, That we shall end the day ; For death stands ready at the dore, To snatch our lives away.
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Jane, wife of Charles McCoy, Died Aug. 20, 1849, In her 83rd. yr.
Beneath this stone, I turn to dust, But I hereafter shall arise ; For He in whom I trust, Will bear me upward to the skies.
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In memory of Mr. William McCoy, who died April 13. 1834, in the 66. year of his age.
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In memory of Miss Sarah Mc.Coy, who died June 29. 1834, in the 72. year of her age.
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Mary McCoy Died, Dec. 27, 1839, In her 81 yr. Our labours done, securely laid, In this, our last retreat ; Unheeded o'er our silent dust, The storms of life shall beat.
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H 179 Slate. In memory of Jabez, Son of John & Ruth Field, who died June 25. 1793 ; A. 4 years 5 ms. & 21 ds.
H 182 Slate. In memory of Mrs. Ruth, wife of Mr. David Youngman, who died Sept. 5. 1317, in the 22 year of her age.
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In Memory of Mr. John Barry, who died Jan. 15, 1817, Æt. 64. Beneath this stone I turn to dust, But I, hereafter, shall arise, And he, in whom I put my trust, Will bear me upward to the skies.
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Memento mori. In Memory of Mrs. Mary Felt wife of Mr. Jonathan Felt who departed this Life April ye 12th 1781. In the 52ª year of her age.
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John Field died June 8, 1826, Æt. 74. Ruth his wife died Aug. 7, 1846, Æ. 94.
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William, son of Mr. John D. & Mrs. Sarah Barry, died March 24, 1823, Æt. 7 Mo. 6 days. He tasted of lifes bitter cup, Refused to drink the portion up; But turn'd his little head aside, Disgusted with the taste, and died. Sweet babe.
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Memento mori. In Memory of Mr Jonathan Felt who departed this Life May ye 16th 1786. In the 67th Year of his age.
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Mrs. Mary, Relict of Mr. Oliver Felt, died Sept. 9, 1830, in the 65. year of her age.
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Mr. Oliver Felt, died Dec. 19. 1829, Æ. 71 years.
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In memory of Mr. John D. Barry, who died Sept. 17. 1828, A. 40.
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39 H 257 Slate. In memory of Hariot, daugh. of Abel & Syrena Boynton, who died July 22, 1824, Æ. 4 years & 6 months, Also of an infant. Sleep, sleep thou, lovely child, May naught invade thy rest ; Breezes blow soft and mild, O'er her unspotted breast.
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Erected In memory of MR. JOHN SCOTT, who departed this life 6 June 1798 Æt. 92 years. He was a native of Ireland He was an honest man a virtuous citizen and a good member of fociety.
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When God fends death you all muft die, And feel his dart as well as I. Now I defend into the earth, From whence man came at firft, And there unnoticed lie I muft, Till God reanimates my duft.
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In memory of Miss CHARLOTTE, Daughter of Deac. Jonathan & Mrs. Nancy Smith, who died Aug. 10. 1825. in her 15. year.
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In memory of two children of Mr. Jona. & Mrs. Nancy Smith, Nancy died Aug. 23ª 1808. in the 4 year of her age. Sharlotte died Sept. 9th 1808. in the 2ª year of her age.
So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour ! So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die.
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In memory of MRS. ELIZABETH SMITH, wife of The honourable WILLIAM SMITH Esq who died Sept. 5th 1808; in the 85th year of her age.
In memory of The honourable WILLIAM SMITH Esq. who died Jan. 31 1808; in the 85th year of his age.
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In memory .col. Dca ROBERT SMITH Who departed this life
43 year of his age
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In memory of Dean. ROBERT SMITH · who departed this life Dec. 31ft 1795 ; in the 43 year of his age. Nor welth nor ftrength nor frien's can fave From wafting ficknefs & the grve Go reader then make haft prepare At Gods tribunal to appear.
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ERECTED In Memory of Mrs. AGNESS SMITH, the Wife of Dean. Robert Smith who departed this Life Octr. Ioth, 1791 : in the 36 Year of his age. Draw near my friends & take a thought, How foon the Grave muft be your lot ; Make fure of Chrift while life remains, And death will be Eternal gain.
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SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF SALLY MORRISON the last surviving Child of THOMAS MORRISON, WHO DIED Oct. 13, 1840, Æt. 85. Discreet, devout, pure in heart, Beloved in life- Honored in death.
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MR. Samuel Morrison died, Nov. 24, 1837, Æ. 79 yrs. & 7 mo.
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In memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH, wife of Mr. Samuel Morrison, who died May 21. 1833, in the 75. year of her age.
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Betfey Morrifon Dau. of Mr Samuel And Mrs Elizabeth Morrison who Died Sept ye. 22, 1791 : aged 2 years And 23 days.
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I 42 Slate. In memory of Samuel Morrison Jr the only son of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison died 26 Oct. 1802 aged 7 years 7 months & 16 days. Far from this world of toil & ftrife They'er prefent with the Lord And labours of there mortal life End in a large reward.
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I In memory of . Miss HANNAH MORRISON, dau. of Mr. SAMUEL & Mrs. ELIZABETH MORRISON, who died 16 March 1809; in the 16 year of her age. A sovereign God who set my bounds Did quickly take my breath Be ready then, each hour you live To meet an instant death.
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William Milliken fon of Capt. Samuel & Mrs. Mary Milliken. died Nov. 2Ift 1795. In the 8th month of his age. While we his abfence mourn, He is by Angels borne, To reign on high above the Skie Whare forrows never come.
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ERECTED In memory of Mr. JAMES PARKER, son of Mr. Gideon & Mrs. Abigail Parker, who died Dec. 9, 1826, Æ. 35 years 9 months & 9 days. Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord.
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ERECTED In memory of Mr. GIDEON PARKER Jr Son of Mr. Gideon and Mrs. Abigail Parker, who died April 22, 1821. Æt. 28 ys & 21 days. See here my friends 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.
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ERECTED In memory of Mrs. SARAH PARKER Daughr of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Abigail Parker, who died April 16, 1817. Æt. 82 y8. 10 mo. & I dy. Why do we mourn departed friends, Or shake at Death's alarms : Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms.
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ERECTED In memory of Mr. ABEL PARKER Son of John & Mrs. Mary Parker, who died April 29, 1791. Æt. 67 y8. 3 mo. & 12 ds. Draw near my friends & take a thought, How soon the grave must be your lot ; Make sure of Christ whilst life remains, And death shall be your 'ternal gain.
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Mr. WILLIAM BALLARD JR. died July 19. 1817. aged 31.
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I 216 Marble. SARAH A. daughter of Nathan & Sarah Ballard, died Aug. 18, 1831, Æ. Io months. Also an infant child.
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Sacred to the memory of MARY SOLEY, daughter of SAMUEL & SARAH SMITH, who died 14. Aug. 1822. aged Io years. The grave is eloquent.
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Maria Smith, died May 29,
Maria H. A. Smith, died
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Daughters of Samuel & Sarah Smith.
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In memory of Mr. Frederick A Smith, fon of Samuel & Sarah Smith. who died June 29th. 1818 : in the 23rd year of his age.
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In memory of Mrs. Jane Whitney, the mother of Mrs. SARAH SMITH and Relict of the late Rev. PHINEHAS WHITNEY, of Shirley Mass. who died 4, March 1824, aged 77. The memory of the Just is blessed.
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LYDIA R. daug. of Jesse M. & Susannah Hannaford, died July 27, 1826, Æ. I year 8 months & 4 days. Farewell sweet babe, we part in pain, We only part, to meet again.
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Jane Swan, Daughter of Capt. Robert & Jane Swan, died Nov. 13, 1849, Æt. 56.
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Jane, relict of Capt. Robert Swan DIED Apr. 10, 1846, Æ. 84.
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Capt. ROBERT SWAN DIED May 25, 1835, Æ. 83.
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MRS. SARAH D. wife of S. G. SMITH, Died June II. 1831. Aged 30.
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Fair as the Morn, the fumer rofe, Hangs wither'd Ere it's Noon.
In memory of Jeremiah Swan (Son of Mr. Robert Swan & Mrs Jane his wife )who died Decr ye 28th 1787, Aged 2 months & 26 D.
In memory of Samuel Swan (Son of Mr Robert Swan & Mrs Jane his wife) who died Jan' 5th 1788, Aged 3 months & 3 days. We fcarce Enjoy the Balmy gift, But mourn the pleasure gone.
J 103 Slate. In Memory of Jane Swan (Daughter of Mr Robert Swan & Mrs Jane his wife) who died March the 4th 1787 ; Aged I year 5 months and 6 days.
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Mr. RANDAL Mc.ALESTER, died May 23. 1819, Æ. 75 years. MRS. MARY, his wife died Oct. 14. 1833, Æ. 84 years.
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ERECTED In Memory of Mr John Blair who departed this Life March 9th 1780 ; Aged 63 years.
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In memory of William Blair (Son of Mr William and Mrs Elizabeth Blair) he died Octr Ioth 1792, aged 1 year 3 months & 17 days.
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WILLIAM BLAIR Died Oct. 13, 1825. Æ. 76. A Revolutionary Soldier.
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In memory of JOHN CAVENDER, Son of. Mr. Jonathan & Mrs. Annis Holmes. who died Dec. 27, 1823 : Æ. 6 months.
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MRS. LYDIA, wife of Timothy Holt, died Nov. 22. 1825. Æt 58 years & 7 months.
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DEA. . TIMOTHY HOLT DIED Oct. 20, 1856, Æ. 89 ys. 6 ms.
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William Stuart, Died Sept. 7, 1863, Æ. 89. Abigail, wife of William Stuart, died June 30, 1859, Æ. 81. Farewell, dear parents.
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In memory of Mr. John Morrison, who died July 10. 1828, in the 31. year of his age.
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Abigail, wife of Thomas Stewart, died March 8, 1831, Æ. 81.
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Thomas Stewart, died Nov. 27, 1833, Æ. 90 yrs. 6 mo.
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In memory of Mrs Elizabeth Brackett, wife of Mr John Brackett, who died Oct. 12, 1813 : Æt. 37. Distresses sore long time I bore Physicians all in vain ; Till God did please, & death did seize To ease me of my pain.
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In memory of ELIZABETH, Daug. of John and Elizabeth Brackett ; who died Nov. 10, 1816 ; Æt. 13 years II mo. & 14 days.
Farewell bright souls a short farewell, Till we shall meet again above, In the sweet groves where pleasures dwell And trees of life bear fruits of love.
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Jane. daughter of Thomas & Betsey Stewart, died June 10, 1822, Æ. 49 years.
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Mr. Thomas Steward Jr. died Nov. 17. 1829, aged 50 years & 24 days.
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K 157 Slate. Memento mori. In memory of Mifs Betfy Holmes Dau. of Mr. Abraham & Mrs. Elifabeth Holmes who died, Jan. 25th 1795 in the 26th Year of her age. Friends and Phyficians could not fave, My mortal body from the grave ; Nor can the grave confine me here, When Chrift fhall call me to appear.
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Erected to the Memory of Mr. Abraham Holmes, who died Novr 18. 1815. aged 77 years.
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In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Abraham Holnies, who died Aug. 5, 1827, Æt. 84.
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Mifs Sarah Brackett, Daughter of Mr. Sam1 & Mrs. Rebeccah Brackett Obt April 25, 1790. Æt. 24.
Arise you ftupid souls & view, What your dear Lord has done for you, And spend the remanant of your days, In ftraining to advance his praise.
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SAMUEL BRACKETT, DIED Mar. 16, 1826, Æ. 84. REBECCA HIS WIFE DIED July 7, 1832, Æ. 86. Erected by John Brackett.
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In memory of Mr. Samuel Treadwell, who died Dec. 13. 1819, in the 79. year of his age.
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In memory of Mrs. Mary, Relict of Mr. Samuel Treadwell, who died Aug. 27. 1833, in the 87. year of her age.
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JEREMIAH SMITH Son of John Smith Esq & Margaret his wife, departed this life April 6, 1816 ; Æ 9 years 6 ms. & 6 ds.
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Miss HARRIET SMITH, Daughter of JOHN SMITH Esq. & Margaret his wife, died May 17, 1818, in the 26. year of her age.
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JOHN SMITH Esq. died August 7, 1821, in the 68. year of his age. (Clock with hands at 11.35.)
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L 19 Slate. 3 Esther, dau. of Mrs. Hugh & Mrs. Jane Gray, died Sept. 10, 1802; in the 5 year of her age. May guardian cherubs watch their sacred trust, Till recent life reanimates her dnst.
L 23 Slate. 2 Memento mori. In memory of Mifs. Efther Gray, Dau. of Mr. Kalfo & Mrs. Phebe Gray, who deceaf'd March 5th 1795: in the 25th Year of her age. Surviving friends come view the place, Prepar'd for Adam's guilty race, No age exempted you may fee, Death had a fummons fix'd for me.
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In memory of Mrs. PHEBE GRAY, wife of Mr. Kalso Gray, who died March 27 1814; in the 74 year of her age. She's gone beyond this lower sky,' Up where eternal ages roll : Where solid pleasures never die, And fruits immortal feast the soul
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In Memory of Mrs. JENET MITCHEL, the Wife of Dean Samuel Mitchel who Died Nov. II, 1791 : in the 70th year of her age. Stop my friends and think on mne, I once was in this World like thee ; Now I lie mould'ring in the duft, In hopes to rife amongft the juft.
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In memory of Dean SAMUEL MITCHEL who departed this life May 3ª 1798 : in the 76th Year of his age. My flefh fhall flumber in the ground, Till the laft trumpet's joyful found ; Then burft the chains with fweet furprife, And in my Saviour's image rife.
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SARAH, daug. of James B. & Sarah Todd, died Aug. 12, 1826, A. 5 years & 6 months.
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JOHN. son of James B. & Sarah Todd, died Aug. 6, 1826, Æ. II months & 22 days.
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In memory of NAHUM, son of Nahum & Sally Ward, who died Oct. 17. 1829, Æ. II years Io mo's & 14 days.
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Here lies the Bodys of 4 Children of Mr James Stinson & Mrs Martha his wife
Anna Margret · died Augft 18th
died Janr 7th 1764 Aged 1767 Aged Io months and II days.
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Keziah died Decr 26ft 1768 Aged II months and II days.
Moor Born and died Novr 16th I770.
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Memento mori. Here lies the Body of Mr Moor Stinson who departed this Life April 23ª 1769 In the 27th year of his Age. From Death's Arreft no Age is free.
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Memento mori. Here lies the Body of Mr Samuel Stinson who de- parted this Life Sept 3ª 1771 In ye 70th year of his Age. Behold and fee all that pafs by As you are now fo once was I As I am now fo yow muft be Prepare for Death and follow me.
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In Memory of Mrs Margaret Stinfon wife of Mr Samuel Stinfon who died Febr ye 18th 1784 Aged 90 years.
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Miss BETSY SPAULDING Daugh'r of Jeremi- ah & Hitty Spaul- ding, died Nov. 8, 1821. Æ 21 years I month & 5 d's.
Retire my Friends, dry up your tears, I shall arise when Christ appears ; Death is a debt to nature due ; I've paid the debt, and so must you.
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In memory of BENJAMIN F. son of Mr. Jeremiah & Mrs. Hitty Spaulding, who died April 4, 1828, in the 18 year of his age.
Blooming youth is snatched away, Like a flower that soon decays ; Make sure of christ while life remains, And death shall be your eternal gain.
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CYRUS I. son of Nathl. & Mary Brown, died Aug. 7, 1826, Æ. Io months & 19 days.
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IN memory of Mrs. Nancy Scott, wife of David Scott Esq. who died Dec. 6. 1819. Æ 30.
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ERECTED IN memory of Mr. JOHN WHITE, who died Jan. 15. 1818, in the 70. year of his age
Hark ! from the tombs, a doleful sound Mine ears, attend the cry, Ye living men, come, view the ground Where you must shortly lie.
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IN memory of Mrs. ELISABETH, wife of Mr. John White, who died April 24. 1822. Æ 68 years.
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ELIZABETH, daug. of Samuel & Hannah Todd, died Aug. 21. 1826, Æ. 72 years.
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IN memory of Molley Miller, Daughter of Mr. William Miller, & Mrs. Jennet his wife who died Octr. 10th 1777 ; aged 14 months & 3 d.
Sleep my dear babe & take thy reft ; To call ye home, God thought it beft.
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Memento mori ERECTED In Memory of Col. Andrew Todd, who departed this life, Sept ye 15th 1777 ; In the 80th year of his age.
Happy the company that's gone, From crofs to crown, from thrall to throne ; How loud they fing upon the fhore, To which they fail'd in heart before.
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In memory of 2 children of Mr. John & Mrs. Rachel Todd, Mary the Ift died 14 Sept. 1790 ; aged 10 month & 16 days. Mary the 2d died 6 Oct. 1800. Aged 2 years & 4 months.
Tis God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave, He gives & (blessed be his name) He takes but what he gave.
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In memory of 2 children of Mr. John & Mrs. Rachel Todd, John died 25 Oct. 1800 Aged 7 years. Esther died 16 Oct 1800 Aged 5 years. Naked as from the earth we came, And crept to life at first, We to the earth return again, And mingle with our dust.
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IN Memory of Mifs Rebekah MacNee, who Died May ye. 25, 1785 : in the 31ft year of her age.
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IN Memory of Mrs Agnefs Brownlee, the wife of Mr James Brownlee, who Died March 1762 : Aged 79 years.
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Memento mori Here lies the Body of Mrs Mary McNee wife of Mr William McNee who departed this Life In the month of Oct 1759 In the 48th year of her Age.
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IN Memory of Dean William MacNee, who Died Decr ye 23d, 1789 : in the 78th year of his age.
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M 92 Slate. IN Memory of Mrs. SARAH MCNEE, wife of Dea. William McNee, who died Jan. 31 1814 ; in the 98 year of her age. Cease my friends dry up your tears I shall arise when Christ appears The way to death you all must tread And sleep with me among the dead.
M 100 Slate. In memory of ROBERT BURNS, Son of Mr. Robert & Mrs. Ruth White ; who died May 10, 1827 : Æt. 2 years 4 mo. & 20 days. " Of Joy departed Never to return how painful the reme- mbrance ‹‹
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In memory of CARIOLINE Daug. of Mr. Robert & Mrs. Ruth White who died Aug. 22, 1824; Æt. 2 yrs. & 4 mo. Farewell sweet babe, we part in pain, We only part to meet again.
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CHARLES F. son of Mr. Robert & Mrs. Ruth White, died Sept. 4. 1831, Æ. 19 years. M 226 Slate. 4
SARAH, Relict of Ensley Brown, of Newport, died May 2, 1826, Æ. 76 years. At the left lies MARY JANE, daug. of Nathl. & Mary Brown who died July 6, 1822, Æ. 4 years & 4 months.
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(West Side.) JOHN YOUNG, the first Physician in Peterboro', Born at Worcester Mass. died at Peterboro' N. H. 1807 Æt. 68 yrs.
ELIZABETH SMITH, wife of JOHN YOUNG, Born at Worcester Mass. died at Peterboro' N. H. Sept. 25, 1825, Æt. 84 yrs.
THIC JACE T.CORPU LELISARE THE FULLLASMEJOANIS YOUNG NO ET DNA ELL
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IN Memory of MR. THOMAS, Son of Mr. John and Mrs. Jane Morrison ; who died Oct. 31, 1825 : In the 22, year of his age.
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IN memory of Mrs AGNES MORRISON, who died 27 April 1777 Aged 27 years.
Come my dear friends see where I lie Remember you muft fhortly die Though I have gone one day before You may be call'd in a minute more.
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IN memory of Mr. THOMAS MORRISON, son of Mr. JOHN and MRS. AGNES MORRISON, who died 22 Feby. 1801. Aged 26 years.
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Moriendum est omnibus. IN Memo- -ry of Mrs. Elifabeth Hammill, who departed this life, Auguft the 2nd 1769 : aged about 75 Years 2. Pet. 1. 10. Give dili- gence to make your calling and election fure.
In Memo- -ry of Mr Neal Hammill, who departed this life, Auguft the 15th 1790 : aged 88 Years Heb. 9. 27-It is appoin- ed unto inen once to die, but after this the judgement.
A Copy of Inscriptions on Gravestones in the Two Old Cemeteries. 99
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In memory of Mr. Jofeph Hammil, & Mrs. Ann his wife.
Mr. Hammil Mrs. Hammil
deceaf'd Sept. deceaf'd March
30th, 1796 : in Igth, 1796: in
the 68th Year the 70th Year of his age. of her age.
Mat. 24. 44. Be ye alfo ready : for in fuch an hour as ye think not, the fon of man cometh. James 4. 14. For what is your life? It is even vapour which appear- eth for a little time, and then vanifheth away.
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Remember death. In memory of Mifs Martha Hammill, dau. of Mr. Neal & Mrs. Elifabeth Hammill, who died April 8th 1798, : in the 67th Year of her age. Mat. 24. 44. Be ye alfo ready for in fuch an hour as you think not the Son of man cometh.
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Miss MARY ANN. Daughter of Mr. Richard T. Buss & Betsy his wife, died Sept. 12. 1826. Æt 18 years II m's & 10 d's.
Death, like an everflowing stream, Sweeps us away ; our life's a dream ; An empty tale ; a morning flow'r ; Cut down and wither'd in an hour.
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ELI HUNT · died May 27, 1833, Æ. 68.
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In memory of MRS. ABIGAIL, Relict of Mr. Eber Hunt, who died Jan. 25. 1825, in the 84. year of her age.
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