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Dudley R. Wilcox, died Oct. 16, 1833, age 30.
Eliza A. (wife of Giles H. Wilcox), died Sept. 25, 1842, in her 21st year.
Amos Cross, died Dec. 15, 1823, in his 55th year.
Elizabeth (widow of Amos Cross), died Nov. 17, 1856, in her 82d year.
Sally Ann (wife of Wm. R. Chapman), died Nov. 2, 1849, in her 40th year.
Susan (wife of Jas. M. Greene', died July 9, 1856, in her 43d year.
Mary Waterman (wife of John C. Champion), died Nov. 16, 1861, age 24.
Benjamin F. (son of George D. and Abby Cross), died Oct. 7, 1853, age 22.
John Cross, died Oct. 15, 1816, age 52. John (son of Nathaniel and Dorcas Cross), died July 21, 1848, age 31.
Ama Maria Ellison (wife of Chas. E. Austin, of New York), born in Boston, Jan. 30, 1818, died Oct. 9, 1845.
Capt. Nathan Brown, died July 17, 1859, age 46.
Emily B. (wife of Capt. Nathan Brown), died Dec. 26, 1861, age 49.
Margaret D. (wife of Rev. Wm. Stur- geon), born in Austruther, Scotland, died May 22, 1849, in her 30th year.
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Elizabeth S. Clarke (wife of Jolin B. Tanner, Jr.), died Oct. 2, 1863. age 29.
Lucretia (widow of Allen Beckwith), died April 18, 1861, age 86.
Susan M. Chase (wife of Thier N. Crandall), died Oct. 14, 1856, age 41.
Nathan M. Chase, died April 17, 1862, age 49.
Rev. Gorham Holmes, died May 31, 1865, age 70.
William N. son of Wm. H. and Mary C. Davis), of Battery F. 1st R. I. Lt. Art., died at Newbern, N. C., Aug. 27, 1862, age 19 ys., 1 mo.
William Davis, died Nov. 10, 1863, in his 78th year.
Eliza Ann (dau. of Wm. and Rosina Davis), died Jan. 23, 1831, in her 35th year.
Ellnathan Sands (son of Emery and Esther Sheffield), of Co. H, 26th Regt. Conn. Vol., fell at the siege of Port Hud- son, May 27, 1863, age 17 ys., 3 mo., 23 ds.
Susan Barber (wife of Benj. P. Barber, and dau. of Jon. and Elizabeth Jolin- son), died April 28, 1865, age 37 ys., 9 mo., 28 ds.
Sophia P. (wife of Thos. H. Champlin, and dau. of Thresha Slocum), died Jan. 16, 1865, age 17 ys., 4 mo.
Matilda W. (wife of Ray G. Burlin- game), died Oct. 18, 1848, age 46.
Abby Jane (wife of John W. Babcock, and dau. of Jas. and Sarah Birmingham, of the city of London, Eng.), died July 29, 1837, in her 23d year.
Jeremiah Bailey, died Oct. 15, 1867, in his 83d year.
William Henry (son of Jeremiah and Amey Bailey), of Co. E, 1st R. I. Lt. Art., died Oct. 18, 1864, age 31.
Nathan W. Phillips, died May 11, 1854, age 35.
Leander Scott (son of Nathan W. and Harriet N. Phillips), of Co. F, S5th Regt. N. Y. Vol., died at Washington, D. C., Feb. 19, 1862, age 18 ys., 4 mo., 4 ds.
John Bamford, died Dec. 5, 1867, age 48 ys., 11 mo.
Betsey (wife of George C. Gardner), . died April 13, 1865, age 32.
Almira P. (wife of Oliver T. Coon), died May 9, 1864, age 41.
Robert Peckham, died July 4, 1827, age 36.
Experience (widow of Rev. Jas. T. Joslin), died Jan 25, 1866, age 72.
Charlotte Augusta (wife of Augustus J. Foster, and dau. of Ezra and Char- lotte Stillman), d. Feb. 26, 1865, age 37.
Elias Brown, d. Jan. 31, 1835, age 74. Lucy A. (wife of Dudley P. Brown), died Feb. 5, 1848, in her 39th year.
Lois (dau. of Elias and Hepzibeth Brown), died July 3, 1866, age 74.
Hepzibeth (wife of Elias Brown), died Dec. 15, 1836, age 73.
Cynthia Ami (wife of Abel W. Lov- ell), died May 28, 1839, age 25 ys., 3 ds.
Henry Sheffield, died Oct. 18, 1858, age 55.
Almira Sheffield, died April 22, 1863, age 60.
John Brown, died Ang 1, 1854, age 54. Thankful Lewis (wife of Jabez Bar- ber), died May 25, 1862, age 66 ys., 10 mo., 20 ds.
Welcome Stillman, born July 7, 1811, died Feb. 25, 1864.
David Jolinson (son of John and Ann Johnson, died March 1, 1862, age 20 ys., 7 mo.
Joshua Noyes, born Dec. 5, 1772, died Oct. 13, 1856.
Grace (wife of Joshua Noyes), died June 14, 1850, age 69.
George S. Wilcox (son of Jos. and Huldalı Sherman Wilcox), born Feb. 9, 1799, died Dec. 28, 1864.
Ann Maria (wife of George S. Wilcox, and dau. of Capt Nathan and Mary Tay- lor Bliven), born Feb., 1800, died Sept. 26, 1826.
Rhoda A. (wife of John Chapman, and dau. of Capt. Thos. and Abigail Sisson, born March 30, 1798, died Sept. 4, 1858.
Capt. Lyman Hall, born Aug. 30, 1761, died Nov. 4, 1842.
Eunice (wife of Capt. Lyman Hall, and dan. of Capt. John Pendleton), born Aug. 26, 1766, died March 31, 1791.
Phebe (wife of Capt. Lyman Hall, and dau. of Col. Elias S. Palmer), born Aug. 9, 1766, died Sept. 22, 1858.
Capt. David Pendleton, died March 10, 1857, age 87.
Sally (wife of Capt. David Pendleton), died April 4, 1854, age 81.
William C. Pendleton, Jun., died June 15, 1848, age 26 ..
Ellen A. Whitehead (wife of Chas. P. W. Pendleton), died March 2, 1864, age 33 vs., 3 mo.
Thankful (wife of Capt. Thomas Dunbar), died Dec. 19, 1857, age 70 ys., 2 mo .. 9 ds.
Elizabeth (wife of John O. Miner), died July 29, 1839, age 36.
Capt. Lebbeus Pendleton, died Dec. 9, 1841, age 68.
Lycretia (widow of Capt. Lebbeus Pendleton), died May 28, 1856, in her Sist year.
Daniel Bliven, died March 21, 1863, age 82.
Ruth (wife of Daniel Bliven), died April 18, 1861, age ST.
Phebe C. States (wife of Erastus Bliven), died Aug 12, 1846, age 39 ys., 8 mo.
Elizabeth Bennet Ruthford (wife of Geo. Carmicheb, d. Aug. 22, 1866, age 55. Matthew S. son of Henry M. and Mary Barber), died Aug. 16, 1858, age 24 ys., 4 mo., 9 ds.
Ephraim Gavitt, died Sept. 14, 1863, age 86.
Sally (wife of Ephriam Gavitt), died Feb. 1, 1861, age 87.
Dennis Taylor, d. Jan. 10, 1825, age 68. Kezia (widow of Denuis Taylor), died July 19, 1826, age 69.
Lyndon Taylor, d. Oct. 8, 1861, age 79. Ruth Taylor, d. Jan. 24, 1850, age 54.
Nancy Taylor, d. Jan. 27, 1853, age 60. Jonathan Nash, died Dec. 22, 1846, age 83.
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Betsey (wife of Jonathan Nash), died Aug. 28, 1845, in her 72d year.
Abby (wife of Nathan Fitch), died Oct. 24, 1854, age 64.
Capt. Silas Fitch, born Aug. 15, 1817, died Feb. 14, 1865.
SAUNDERS GROUND (1).
This neglected ground is located in the eastern part of the town, on the farm of Mr. Thier J. Crandall, on the west side of the highway, in a pasture, quite a distance south of Mr. Crandall's residence. The graves are without the protection of an inclosure, and the head-stones with- out inscriptions. But here lie Joseph Saunders, and his wife Lydia Saun- ders; also, the father, Joseph Saun- ders, 1st, and the mother of Joseph Saunders; Russell Saunders and his wife, Catharine Saunders; Mercy Saunders, daughter of Joseph Saun- ders, 1st.
SAUNDERS GROUND (2).
This lies on the farm of the heirs of Elisha Saunders, on the north side of the highway, about twenty-five rods northeast from the Saunders farm-house, on the east side of a field, and without inclosure.
Arnold Saunders, died Jan. 18, 1846,. age 82.
Hannah (wife of Arnold Saunders), died Ang. 11, 1848, age 85.
Elizabeth Saunders, died July 9, 1838, age 38.
Sarah (dau. of Arnold and Hannah Saunders), died Feb. 22, 1851, age 53.
Charlotte Saunders, died Jan. 28, 1866, in her 71st year.
Here, as elsewhere, are unlettered graves.
SAUNDERS GROUND (3).
This lies south of Dorrville, on a knoll, about thirty rods south of tlie Seventh Day Baptist meeting-house, on lands of Samuel Saunders, Jr., in a pasture, inclosed by a fence. We read, -
Stephen Saunders, died Sept. 30, 1839, in his 91st year.
Tacy (wife of Stephen Saunders), died Sept. 20, 1828, in her 74th year.
John A. (son of Stephen and Tacy Saunders), died March 18, 1832, in his 45th year.
Catharine (wife of John A. Saunders), died Aug. 4, 1842, age 53.
James H. (son of John A. and Catharine Saunders), died in Baltimore, Md., May 20, 1854, in his 26th year. He was interred in Baltimore Cemetery.
Fanny (wife of Samuel Saunders), died Feb. 27, 1849, in her 67th year.
Daniel B. Saunders, died May 11, 1837, in his 33d year.
There are inscribed stones of chil- dren; also a few unlettered graves.
SAUNDERS GROUND (4).
This is found on the extreme northern border of the town, on the north slope of a hill, not far from the river, between Boom Bridge and Potter Hill, about three fourths of a mile from Potter Hill, in a meadow, and without inclosure. It is on the Saunders estate. Here are about a dozen graves. Those inscribed read thus: -
Capt. Peleg Saunders, died Jan. 26, 1822, in his 85th year.
Mary Saunders (wife of Peleg Saun- ders), died May 28, 1803, in her 63d year.
Mrs. Tacy Saunders (wife of Peleg Saunders), died April 3, 1821, age 67.
Peleg Saunders (son of Peleg and Mary Saunders), died July 26, 1799, in his 16th year.
SHEFFIELD GROUND.
This is situated south of Lottery Village, on the lands of John and Amos P. Chapman, on the east of the highway, on a little stony knoll, near the fork of the roads. Here we read, -
George Sheffield, died Jan. 7, 1788, in his 70th year.
Mrs. Bathsheba Sheffield (relict of Mr. George Sheffield), died April 10, 1799, in her 78th year.
Joseph Sheffield (son of George and Bathsheba Sheffield), died July, 1776, in his 29th year.
George Sheffield, died Oct. 20, 1809, in his 66th year.
Mrs. Sarah Sheffield (wife of Mr. George Sheffield), died Aug. 11, 1788, in her 33d year.
James Sheffield, Esq., died July 1, 1824, in his 80th year.
Sarah (wife of James Sheffield), died July 28, 1834. age 81.
Samuel Sheffield, died May 1, 1832, in his 82d year.
Anna (wife of Samuel Sheffield), died Jan. 25, 1828, in her 71st year.
Capt. Jesse Dickens, drowned at sea on his return from the West Indies, Jan. 21. 1812, in his 29th year.
Bathsheba Dickens (wife of Capt. Jesse Dickens), d. Aug. 4, 1810, age 26.
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Other graves are without inscrip- tions. The inclosing wall of stone is sadly broken down. A lone juniper within the inclosure seems to invite the care of the living to these neg- lected mounds.
SIMS GROUND.
Between the post-road and the shore road, on lands of the heirs of Oliver Wilcox, near one hundred rods southwest from the late resi- dence of David Rathbun, in a pas- ture, uninclosed, and overgrown with bushes and vines, are a number of unlettered graves, belonging, by re- port, to the Sims family.
SISSON GROUND (1).
This lies about twenty-five rods west of the cross road between the post-road and Dorrville, about twenty-five rods northwest from the residence of Mr. Libbeus Sisson. The inclosure contains two graves, namely, -
Capt. Thomas Sisson, Esq., died Oct. 2, 1841, in his 84th year.
Abigail (wife of Thomas Sisson, Esq.), died April 13, 1831, age 74.
Outside of the inclosure, in the same meadow, are about twenty-five graves, only one of which is in- scribed : -
William Clark, 2d, died Feb. 28, 1811, in his 31st year.
Here rests the remains of Joseph Sisson,and his wife; Sanford Sisson, and his wife Elizabeth; John Sisson, and his wife Ketural, and others.
SISSON GROUND (2).
This lies near the road on the cast side, on lands of Mrs. Caroline Sis- son, southeast of River Bend Ceme- tery. We read, -
Joshua Sisson, died Sept. 23, 1841, age 62 ys , 7 mo.
Mary Jane (daughter of Joshua and Elcy Sisson), died June 10, 1846, in her 16th year.
James Sisson, died Ang. S, 1847, age 44. Melissa Sophia iwife of Lorenzo D. Lamb), died Dec. 25, 1857, age 27 ys., 9 mo.
Here are inscribed graves of chil- dren, and graves without inscrip- tions.
SLAVES' GROUND.
About four rods east of the Deni- son and Champlin Ground, in a pas- ture, are four or more unprotected graves, marked by rude head and foot stones. Here were buried slaves belonging to Samuel Thompson and his family. One of these slaves was named Gerand.
STETSON GROUND.
In the northwestern section of the town, on lands of Samuel Peckham. Esq., east of the road leading into Charlestown, in the northeastern cor- ner of an orchard lot, north of the saw-mill, without inclosure. and densely covered with vines and bushes, are a few graves, some hav- ing broken head-stones. We can only read from two: -
Capt. Cornelius Stetson, died April 12, 1819, in his 69th year.
Mrs. Susan Stetson. [ This stone is sadly broken.]
STILLMAN GROUND.
This is situated by the side of the Potter Hill road, bounded by the lands of Mr. Richard Currie and the highway, and is well protected by a thick-faced wall. We read, -
John Stillman, d. Dec. 9, 1836, age 85. Mary (wife of John Stillman), died Sept. 10, 1793, age 38.
Joseph Maxson, died Dec, 16, 1818, in his 79th year.
Elizabeth (wife of Mr. Joseph Max- son), died in her 47th year, Aug. 11, 1793.
Mary (wife of Clarke Stillman), died March 28, 1837. age 51.
Mr. Paul Stillman, died Jan. 19, 1810, in his 28th year.
Susana (wife of Simeon Lamphear), died Aug. 10, 1821, age 43.
Luanna (wife of Clark Saunders, and dau. of Simeon and Susan Lanphear), died March 6, 1842, in her 36th year:
Joel Crandall, died April 14, 1850, in his 80th year.
Ruth ( wife of Joel Crandall), died Jan. 13. 1862, age 83 ys., 24 ds.
Hannah (dan. of Joel and Ruth Cran- dall), died Oct. 18, 1:29, age 20.
Harriet (wife of William II. Crandall, and dau. of Beriah and Sarah Lewis), died May 2, 1821, age 29 ys., 4 mo., 15 ds.
Hannah (dau. of William and Han- nah Peckham), died May 20, 1864, age 90 ys., 30 ds.
Nancy L (wife of George Manwar- ing), died May 8, 1848, age 32.
Maria A. (wife of William S. Sisson). died Dec. 29, 1856, age 39 ys., 3 mo., 16 ds.
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Here are several graves of children and youth whose tombstones are inscribed; but we omit the inscrip- tions, as we must in many other instances, for the sake of space, and because such persons can hardly be regarded as having been historic actors in the town.
A large number of graves here, as in similar grounds, have only rough head and foot stones, withont letters.
Here, it is believed, lie the remains of Dr. George Stillman, the father of the numerous Stillmans of West- erly.
Here, too, lie the remains of Wil- liam S. Peckham, a soldier and or- derly sergeant, who served six years in the Revolution, and who died April 30, 1822, age 84. Also the remains of his wife, Dorcal (L.) Peckham, who died near 1845, age 95.
William S. Peckham, Jr., was a soldier in the war of 1812, and fell in the naval battle of Lake Erie, under Commodore Perry, being killed in the boat by the side of his commander. while passing from the disabled flag- ship to another; age 32.
THOMPSON GROUND.
This is located about one hundred rods west from the post-road, nearly midway between the post-road and the road leading from the quarries to Mr. Burrell Thompson's wharf, on the land of Isaac L. Edwards, in the edge of a pasture, on the slope of a hill, and is inclosed by a wall. It con- tains upwards of forty graves, most of them with only rough, uninscribed bead-stones. Here we read, -
Capt. Jeddo Thompson, died Aug. - , 1738, age 67.
Sylvester Gavitt, d. May 1, 1829, age 74. Sarah Gavitt (wife of Sylvester Gav- itt), died June 16, 1787, age 27.
Keturah Gavitt (wife of Sylvester Gavitt), died May 15, 1819, age 58.
Keturah (wife of Benjamin Carr, of Newport, and dau. of Sylvester Gavitt), died Feb. 6, 1811, in her 21st year.
Peleg S. Barber, died May 15, 1822, ; age 33.
Louisa (wife of Peleg S. Barber), died Feb. 21, 1847, age 64.
The grave of Capt. Jeddo Thomp- son is marked by a horizontal tablet of granite, now dark with age. Capt.
T. is said to have been a very large land-holder, owning a great portion of the acres lying between Crumb's Neck and the ocean.
UNNAMED GROUND (1).
West of the Boom Bridge road, northwest from the "White School- house " (District No. 9), in a wood lot, at the east foot of a knoll, about forty rods south of Mr. Pardon Lewis's residence, are four nin- closed, uninscribed graves. They are supposed to be the graves of whites.
UNNAMED GROUND (2).
Some fifty rods east of White Rock Village, a few rods south of the new road, on the ridge of a knoll, upon the land of Weeden H. Berry, Esq., are at least twelve uninclosed, un- lettered mounds, marked by rough stones.
UNNAMED GROUND (3).
In the northwest corner of Mr. Sands Maine's garden lot, southeast from the residence of Weeden H. Berry, Esq., are twelve or more neg- lected, uninclosed graves, all unlet- tered. The last person buried here was a man who was found burned in the ashes of a house that stood where now stands the residence of Rev. A. B. Burdick. Also, one stone marked "C. B." (Caleb Brown).
UNNAMED GROUND (4).
On the plateau upon the ridge of the high, long sand knoll reaching from the house of W. H. Berry, Esq., towards White Rock Village, and about twenty-five rods east from the old house standing on the rocks on the east of the road, in the open pas- ture, is a group of eight graves. of which no history is given. It is sup- posed to be an Indian burial-place.
UNNAMED GROUND (5).
On the present site of the Episco- pal Church was an ancient burial- place. The score or more of mounds and rough head-stones are well re- membered by some persons now liv-
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ing. All were laid low and scattered by the hand of village progress. It is now vain to inquire who of the "rude forefathers " of the town slum- bered here near the old Indian trail and ford. Graves like these are mournful reminders of the transitory and perishable nature of human fame. The loved, the strong, the noble toil- ers in their day, here sleep unhon- ored and unknown.
UNNAMED GROUND (6).
South of the Potter Hill road, on the estate of P. L. Berry, Esq., about south from his residence, and near forty rods from the highway leading to Potter Hill, on the east side of a meadow lot, are a number of graves in a deplorable state of neglect. Some years since, in the hands of a former proprietor of the meadow, the plow was suffered to invade the consecrated ground, the rude head- stones were overthrown, and the mounds were almost obliterated. It has been judged that here sleep the remains of red men. But if so, why should not their little place of sepul- ture, in the valley they once pos- sessed, be held perpetually inviolate?
UNNAMED GROUND (7).
A hundred rods or so north of the above-described ground, on land owned by William Bailey, are three graves with uninscribed stones. A fence runs over two of the graves, and the shrubbery nearly hides them from view.
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UNNAMED GROUND (S).
About twenty unknown graves, with rude, unlettered stones, are found on the south slope of a knoll, or neck of land, running towards a swamp, in the southwest corner of a pasture, say forty poles from the drift-way, in the Thirteenth School District, on the farm of Benjamin York, Esq. It has been conjectured that here lie some members of the Crandall family.
UNNAMED GROUND (9).
North of the White Rock road, in
the southeast corner of a pasture - (W. H. Berry's), on a knoll, a few rods west of Mr. Sands Maine's house, and in the rear of his barn, . are about twelve rude, neglected graves, indicated by rubble-stones and mossy mounds. Here were bur- ied David Hall and Benjamin Hall.
UNNAMED GROUND (10).
On the northwest part of Mr. Albert Chapman's farm, northeast from Mr. Jonathan Lanphear's resi- deuce, not inclosed, in a pasture, overgrown with bushes and briers, are two or three graves with rubble head-stones. Of these, tradition ren- ders no account.
UNNAMED GROUND (11).
About ten rods southwest of the . Sims Ground, between the post-road and the shore road, in the line sepa- rating the lands of Thomas Bright- man from the lands of the heirs of Oliver Wilcox, are neglected graves of colored people, both Indians and blacks. Alas for the inheritance and memory of the weaker race!
UNNAMED GROUND (12).
In Stillmanville, on Pleasant Street, on the south side of the street, be- neath the ell or wing of the second house from Canal Street, are about ten unknown graves. No inserip- tions gave record of them; no tradi- tion reveals them.
UNNAMED GROUND (13).
West of Dorrville, about fifty rods east of Mr. Clark Burdick's resi- dence, in a meadow, and uninclosed, are fifteen or twenty unlettered graves, of which we have gathered no history.
UNNAMED GROUND (14).
This lies on the cross road from the post-road to Dorrville, about fifty rods east of the road, and about sixty rods south of the residence of Mr. Libbeus Sisson, in a pasture, and uninclosed. Here are four or five unlettered and neglected graves.
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UNNAMED GROUND (15).
We thus designate about a dozen unknown graves found on an island, in a swamp, near Irish Plains, upon the farm of Mr. Joshua Barber.
VARS GROUND.
This is situated in the eastern part of the town, on the farm of Isaac Vars, Esq., about fifty rods south- west from the farm-house. in a field, and is inclosed. Here we read, -
Honor (wife of Charles Vars), died April 22, 1846, age 25.
Here is the grave of Mrs. Hannah Vars (wife of Isaac), who died Aug. 26, 1864, age 72. Also the grave of Gorton Gardner, age 86. Also, the graves of Lucinda " (Vars) Case, daughter of Isaac and Maria Vars.
VOSE GROUND.
This is on the recent Vose Farm. now the Town Farm, southeast from the farm-house about one fourth of a mile, and on the west margin of Bur- den's Pond. The inclosing fence has nearly disappeared. Here are scores of old graves, great and small, that have only little, rough, unlettered head and foot stones. From some of those having marble slabs with in- scriptions, we read, -
Joshua Vose, Esq., died Sept. 23, 1778, age 76.
Esq. Joshua Vose, died Jan. 28, 1812, in his 75th year.
Mary (wife of Joshua Vose, Esq.), died Jan. 31, 1814, in her 78th year.
Joshua Vose, the 3d, died March 14, 1837, age 62.
Prudence Vose (wife of Joshua Vose, the 3d, and daughter of Rev. Isaiah Wil- cox), died March 9, 1816. age 41.
Enoch W. Vose, died Oct. 29, 1847, age 36 ys., 3 mo., 14 ds.
Joshua Vose, 4th, died Sept. 13, 1841, age 35 ys., 11 mo., 6 ds.
Prudence (daughter of Joshua and Pru- dence Vose , died Nov. 23, 1853, age 53 ys., 6 mo.
Samuel Berry, Esq., died May 29, 1811, in his 67th year.
Molly (widow of Samuel Berry, Esq.), died March 18, 1830, in her Ssth year.
Catherine (wife of Pardon Thompson), died Oet. 10, 1811, in her 29th year.
Daniel Lamphear, died Sept. 20, 1854, age 61.
Fanny (wife of Daniel Lauphear), died Nov. 15, 1838, age 31.
Nancy Ann (wife of Daniel Lanphear), died Oct. 10, 1832, age 44.
Connected with this ground is a little yard now inclosed by rails, where rest a family of Halls. The small grave-stones are of uncut gran- ite, but on them we find the follow- ing letters, without dates : -
"V. S. H.," signifying Varnum S. Hall.
The wife of Varnum, Polly Hall, has no lettered stones.
"P. J. H.," standing for Prudence Hall. "M. E. H.," standing for Mary Eliza- beth Hall.
"C. H .. H.," standing for Charles Henry Hall. "R. C. H."
"W. D. H."
The grave of Peleg Hall is without letters.
WARD GROUND.
This is north of the shore road on the ancient Ward farm, now owned by Albert B. Langworthy, Esq., a few rods northwest of the mansion, inclosed by a wall. It contains but a few bodies, and only two inscribed stones, -
Mrs. Anna Ward (wife of the Hon. Samuel Ward, Esq., and daughter of Simon Ray, Esq.), died Dec. 5, 1770, in her 43d year.
Miss Hannah Ward (daughter of the Hon. Samuel Ward, Esq., and Anna his wife), died Sept. 8, 1774, in her 24th year.
WHITE GROUND.
A mile and a half west of Dorr- ville, on the farm of Hon. N. F. Dixon, south of the railroad, on top of a low knoll, in a meadow, and un- inclosed, are unlettered graves. Here was buried Major Walter White, once a prominent citizen in the town, and his wives, first and second. Major White's first wife was Sophia Brown ; his second was Esther Saun- ders.
WILCOX GROUND.
This is situated on the ancient Wilcox farm, on the south side of the shore road, by the road-side. It is quite a large burying-place, well in- closed by walls, and kept in good order in comparison with most
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grounds of this sort. Numerous graves are found here, many of them without inscriptions. On the prin- cipal lettered stones we read, -
William Champlin, died in his 62d year, Dec. 1, 1715.
Eld. Isaiah Willcox, died March 3, 1795, in his 55th year, and 25th of his ministry.
Mrs. Sarah Willcox (relict of the Rev. Isaiah Willcox), d. May 2, 1815, age 75.
Oliver Wilcox, Esq., died Dec. 3, 1853, in his 81st year.
Rubie (wife of Oliver Wilcox, Esq.), died May 25, 1839, age 67.
Epraim C. (son of Esq. Oliver and Rubie Wilcox), d. Nov. 17, 1827, age 20. Stephen Wilcox, died Aug 4, 1827, age 56.
Mrs. Sarah (wife of Stephen Wilcox), died March 16, 1803, age 36.
Oliver Gavitt, d. Sept. 6, 1811, age 74. Margary (wife of Oliver Gavitt), dicd Aug. 14, 1821, age 75.
Dea. Joseph Gavitt, died Sept. 22, 1815, in his 91st year.
Sarah (wife of Dea. Joseph Gavitt), died March 29, 1833, in her 93d year.
Sarah (dau, of Dea. Joseph and Sarah
Gavitt), died April 27, 1828, in her 45th year.
Joseph Gavitt, d. Sept. 26, 1827, age 57. Elizabeth Gavitt, died May 19, 1842, age 67.
Polly Gavitt, d. Jan. 19, 1849, age 60. Hannah Gavitt, d. Oct. 21, 1844, age 89.
YORK GROUND.
This is in the eastern part of the town, in the Thirteenth School Dis- trict, more than half a mile north of the post-road, on the north side of the drift-way, about a quarter of a mile north of the York residence, in a pasture, inclosed by a wall. Though with unlettered stones, here lie Ed- win and Deborah Rider, and William and Hannah York.
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