Glass. vVj ® ilton (l{(|meteiii| 1672 — 1883. MILTON CEMETERY. A CATALOCxUE 7ff PROPRIETORS OF LOTS, TOGETHER WITH A RECORD OF ANCIENT INSCRIPTIONS ON ALL TABLETS IN THE CEMETERY PRIOR TO AND INCLUDING A.D. iSoo. a.B. \&Q7 = *» = . = a. 13. 1800. BOSTON : DAVID CLAPP & SON, PRINTERS. 3o Bedford Street. 1883. TRUSTEES, 1883. O. W. PEABODY. S. A. BURT. A. K. TEELE. a: l. hollingsworth. J. WALTER BRADLEE, Secretary l^o/jyt^ HISTORY OF MILTON CEMETERY. The Trustees of the Cemetery liave gathered from the Town Records, and from various sources, the following- facts and docu- ments, affording- a full and authentic History of the Cemetery ; beginning ten years after the incorporation of the Town (1G72), and extending to the year 1883. In order to preserve these statements in a connected form it is decided to insert them here ; retaining in all cases the ancient phrases and spelling. As no movement seems to have been made to secure a common Burial Place in Milton until t^n years after the incorporation of the Town, it follows that those who resided within the limits of "Unquity" [a contraction of Unquityquisset, the old Indian name of Milton] before and after incorporation, must have buried their dead in Dorchester, or by common consent have appro- priated one or more places for this purpose within their own limits. At this time, there doubtless were settlements at different points along the principal roads, and several hundred inhabitants. Twelve years after incorporation, the Records give one hundred and twenty-five tax-payers, from which may be inferred, a popu- lation of from four to eight hundred or more ; it is hardly probable that their only place of burial was the distant cemetery in Dor- chester. The supposition is, that the inhabitants had been using the field of Reedman [afterwards Redman] for this jiurpose, and thus w^ere led to fix upon this ])lace as the common Burial Ground. This is the belief of some of our oldest citizens. The first notice found in the Records respecting the "Burying Ground " is as follows : "The 24 Feby. 1672. Robert Reedman was allowed to be payedd out of the towne Rate tene shillings to pay for forty rods oi' Land for the Burying Place ap])rised and staked out by Anthony Gulliver, William Blake, Robert Babcock. Robert Reedman being present and consenting thereto — and was agreed betwixed the Towne and Robert Reedman that the towne should fence out this forty rods of land, with a sufficient stone wall, within two years, from Robert Reedman's land." (Town Re- cords, vol. i. page 1.) The above mentioned lot was about six rods in width on the road, and extended back about seven rods to the rear, or south- erly side of the range of Tombs now in the central part of the ground, the most westerly Tomb in the range being in the south- westerly angle of the Lotj. These Tombs are the oldest in the ground, and are supposed to have been built about the year 1719, the town having voted at the March meeting of that year, " That Capten John Billing shal have liberty to build a tomb in our Burying Place at the Direction of the Selectmen." The ministerial Tomb was probably built in 1729 ; it having been voted at the March meeting of that year, " That Mr. Oxenbrig Thacher should have liberty to build a Tomb in our burying Place for the Rever'^ Mr. Peter Thacher his Father deceased, and that Lieut. Henry Vose and Mr. Benjamin Fenno should order the place for said Tomb where there may be con- venient room." This Tomb was not built on the Reedman Lot. At, or previous to, this time a small addition was made on the easterly side, where the Side Avenue and Ministerial Tomb now are, by taking some ten or twelve rods from the adjoining land at that time owned by Samuel Henshaw ; but of this there is no record. As early as 1699 attempts were made to enlarge the Burying Place ; and in that year a conmiittee was chosen — " to treat with any person that shall appeire to be the tru owener of the burying place fild as it is commonly called, for the obtaining an addition of land necessary to enlarge our bur3'ing place, or to treat of a price for the whole tracte, and to make their return to the Town at the next town meeting." The " burying place fild " is supposed to be all that part of the Amory Lot purchased of C. Breck and T. Hollis, Jr., which lies northerly of an old line of wall where the land begins to slope off to the swamp or low ground. Nothing appears to have grown out of this attempt to enlarge the ground, unless perhaps the small addition, where the Ministerial Tomb now stands, may have been made at this time. Attempts to enlarge the ground were made again in 1734, 1738, 1749, and 1751, but without success, the owners of the adjoining land [Samuel Heushaw and William Foye] declining to sell. First Enlargement. In 1760, Madam Elizabeth Foye, and others, conveyed to the Town by a deed of gift, half an acre and six rods of land to enlarge the Burying Ground. The only notice of this grant to be found upon the Records or files of the Town is as follows : At a Town meeting held July 7, 1760. "Voted to choose a committee to take security of Mrs. Elizabeth Foye of a piece of land joining our Burying Place. Samuel Miller Esq. Benjamin Wadsworth and Mr. Josiah How was chose a committee for the above said purpose ; Voted that the same committee return ye hearty Thanks of this Town to Mrs. Elizabeth Foye for a grant of a piece of land to enlarge our Burying Place.*' The original deed is lost. The following is a copy of it, taken from the SuflPolk Records, Lib. 97, Fol. 132 : Know all men by these ^jresents, that we Elizabeth Foye, widow, Elizabeth Foye, spinster, and Mary Cooper, widow, ;i!I of Milton in the County of Suffolk, from a Regard to the In- habitants of the said Town of Milton, and in consideration of the sum of one shilling paid us do Give, Grant, Bargain and Convey unto the said inhabitants half an Aci-e and six Rods as staket by Mr. How of Land in Milton aforesaid, heretofore the Estate of Wm. Foye Esq. deceased, the same lying between the now Bury- ing Ground in said Milton, and Land lately sold to Mr. Josiah Howe of said Milton. To have and to hold the said half an Acre and six rods as staket by Mr How, of Land unto the said Inhabitants for a bury- ing Ground forever. In witness whereof we hereto set our hands and seals this first day of September, in the thirty-fourth year of his Majestys Reign, Annoque Domini 1760. Signed, Sealed and Delivered Eliz"^ Foye (and a Seal). in presence of Elizabeth Foye Jun"" (and a Seal). Benjamin Fessenden Mary Cooper (and a Seal). Mary Babbidge The six rods between the 6 & 7 line as also between the 11 & 12 line was done before sio-nino-. Suffolk ss. September the first A.D. 1760 Elizabeth Foye, Elizabeth Foye and Mary Cooper personally appeared and ac- knowledged the above Instrument to be their deed. Sam'. Miller, Jus. Peace. Feb^. 4, 1762. Received and accordingly Entered and Examined. P*^ Ezek' Goldthwait, Reg'^. The Foye lot is situated on the westerly and southerly sides of the Reedman lot, being bovuided westerly by the easterly side of the Central Avenue of the present Ground [Old Cemetery], and extending back some six or seven rods in rear ot the Reedman lot. At the time of the above enlargement the Ground had become lilled with graves, and the supposition is that a few burials had already been made upon the Foye Lot. Second Enlargement. The next enlargement was made Sept. 15, 1794, by the pur- chase of three quarters of an acre of land at the rate of 24 pounds per acre ; viz. : half an acre and twenty-two and a half rods from the heirs of Deacon How, and seventeen and a half rods from Col. Josepli Vose. The How Lot is directly in the rear of the Foye Lot, extend- ing back nine I'ods to the present soutlierly bounds of the Old Cemetery, and includes also a strip of land ten feet wide on the westerly side of the Burying Ground, " to be reserved for a lane " — which lane is now the Central Avenue. The Vose Lot is a strip of land about a rod wide on the east- erly side of the Foye and How Lots, which was reserved for and is now occupied by Tombs. Third Enlargement. April 21, 1837. Francis Amory, Esq., "in consideration of one dollar and divers other good causes," conveyed to the Town of Milton for the purpose of enlarging the "Graveyard" of said Town a Lot of land adjoining the same, containing by estimation one acre and one quarter. This embraces that tract lying be- tween the Central Avenue and the wall recently removed. Fourth Enlargement. Dec. 11, 1854. The Town purchased of Charles Breck and Thomas Hollis, Jr., eighteen acres and one hundred and sixteen rods of land, for the sum of $1,804.00. This tract lies in the rear and on the westerly side of the Old Cemetery, embracing all of the " Burying place fild " and extending through the swamp and over the opposite hill. This new Lot, being long and nar- row, and reaching an inconvenient distance from the main en- trance, required an additional avenue to the highway ; hence the Fifth Enlargement. April, 21, 1858. Joseph McKean Churchill, Esq., "in con- sideration of the sum of One Hundred and twenty-five dollars, and from love and affection for my native town and the inhabit- ants thereof, in order to furnish a convenient access to the New Cemetery lately purchased and laid out by said town," conveyed to the Town a lot of land on the easterly side of Gun-Hill Road, containing one acre, and opening the southern part of the Ceme- tery to Gun-Hill Road. Sixth Enlargement. Foi' the purpose of straightening the wall on the easterly side of the Cemetery, and bringing the wall of the New Cemetery in line with that of the Old Cemetery, C. M. S. Churchill, Esq., "from regard to his native town and in consideration of one dollar," conveyed to the Town the necessary amount of land, by deed Feb. 10, 1870. Seventh Enlargement. At the March meeting, 1874, the Trustees were authorized to purchase twelve acres of land lying on the easterly side of the Cemetery and extending from Center Street to the rear line of the grounds. The pui'chase was made at once ; the new grounds were en- closed and connected by avenues and paths with the old, and made ready for use. The whole amount of land now embraced in the Cemetery is as follows : By survey of Thomas Crehore, 1794, 1 acre, 2 quarters, 18 rods. Amory, grant, 1837, 1 acre, 1 quarter. Town purchase, 1854, 18 acres, 2 quarters, 36 rods. J. M. Churchill, grant, 1858, 1 acre. C. M. S. Churchill, grant, 1870, 8 rods. Town purchase, ' 1874, 12 acres. Total, 34 acres, 2 quarters, 20 rods. Hei'e follow a few cases of the action of the fathers for the protection and care of the Burial Place. 1689. "At the Selectmen Meeting on the 9''^ day of Decem- ber 1689, we agreed with Enoch Badcock to procure bords and nails, and to fence in our burying place, he using the posts all- ready brought to place for the same use, he being to pi'ocure and do as above sd. at mony price, and we do Ingage to pay him the said Badcock in Gates at twelve pence pr bushill, Indian Corn at tow Shillings pr bushill, ry if any, at tow Shillings pr bushill, it is to be understood that the sd. i3adcock is to be paid for his stuf as soon as it is brought to the place, before he sit it up." Vol. i. page 104. 9 1697-8. "At a Town meetinjr held March 25, 1697-8, Edward Vose, Samuel Miller and John Fenno Jun"^ were chosen a Committy to agree with and to procure two sides of the bury- ing place fenced with a good sufficient Stone wall of four feet and a half hye, and to fence the other two sides for the present \vith the ould posts and bords already there." 1761. "Voted, That Mr. Josiah How improve our Burying Place for the space of five years, by feeding of sheep to subdue the bushes and briers that are therein." 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No horse can be left upon the grounds without a keeper, unless fastened to posts provided for the purpose. 3. All persons with firearms are prohibited from entering upon any part of the Cemetery grounds. 4. All persons are prohibited from writing upon, or other- wise defacing any sign, monument, fence or other structure. 5. All persons are prohibited from gathering flowers, or breaking any tree, plant or shrub. CATALOGUE OF THE PKOPRIETOES OF LOTS IN MILTON CEMETERY, 1883. SIXTH PURCHASE, NEW CEMETERY. No. of Lot. Names. Avenues. 387. Adams, Edward H. . . Hemlock Avenue. 386. Adams, James Hemlock Avenue. 385. Adams, John H. . Hemlock Avenue. 375. Adams, Mrs. N. . Hemlock Avenue. 392. Alden, Mrs. Samuel . Iris Path. 224. Allen, P. D. . Pine Avenue. 378. Allen, Warren J. . Laurel Path. 2921. Andrews, C. L. Oak Avenue. 339. Andrews, E. B. . Forest Avenue. 432. Angier, Mrs. . Jasmine Path. 26. Babcock, Josiah . Thistle Avenue. 25. Babcock, Samuel . Thistle Avenue. 235. Babcock, L. W. . Pine Avenue. 390. Badger, J. B. Iris Path. 336. Balkam, W. H. . Pansy Avenue. 246. Bancroft, J. C. Hawthorn Avenue 352. Bates, O. F. . . Laurel Path. 332. Bates, Orin . Pansy Avenue. 232, Baxter, W. Q. . . Pine Avenue. 337. Beck, G. . . . Pansy Avenue. 3371. Beck, W. P. . . . . Forest Avenue. 365. Bent, G. H. . Laurel Path. 366. Bent, S. T. . Laurel Path. 16 444. Binney, W. . Ivy Path. 359. Blackmail, E. . . Laurel Path. 137. Blazo, William Willow Avenue. 87. Blanchard, W. P. . . Primrose Path. 108. Boyden, Calvin Primrose Path. 56. Bradlee, C. . . . Elm Avenue. 867. Bradlee & Rich Centennial Avenue 338. Breck, C. E. C. . . . Forest Avenue. 237. Breck, William Pine Avenue. 104. Brigirs, Thomas S. . . W'illow Avenue. 91. Buck, N. C. . Primrose Path. 122. Bunton, Jesse . . Fir Avenue. 415. Burditt, E. P. Pine Avenue. 370. Campbell, Francis . Hemlock Avenue. 314. Capen, Eben . Pansy Avenue. 230. Capen, H. E. . . Pine Avenue. 395. Cary .... Iris Path. 53. Caswell, E. D. . . Elm Avenue. 377. Chadbourne, J. Hemlock Avenue. 378. Chadbourne, J. . . Hemlock Avenue. 130. Chapman, M. C. Olive Path. 129. Chapman, E-. L. . Olive Path. 391. Choate, Mrs. George Iris Path. 295. Christie, Thomas . Lilac Path. 271. Chubbuck, William B. . Lily Path. 208. Churchill, Asaph . Holly Path. 411. Clapp, Edwin Pine Avenue. 398. Clapp, G. W. . . Hemlock Avenue. 111. Clark, George E. . Primrose Path. 149. Clark, P. C. . . Myrtle Path. 52. Clark, William H. Elm Avenue. 311. Clark, Thomas . . Forest Avenue. 221. Clayton, J. F. Pine Avenue. 354. Clean, John . Laurel Path. 436. Coleman, Ed. Jr. , Pine Avenue. 345. Collins, Ed. . Forest Avenue. 44. Cook, C. F. . Elm Avenue. 116. Cook, Samuel . Fir Avenue. 117. Cook, Samuel, Jr. Fir Avenue. 371. Cook, W. T. . . . . Hemlock Avenue. 233. Copeland, C. L. . Pine Avenue. 17 222. Corliss, D. G. • • • . Pine Avenue. 223. Corliss, Simon , Pine Avenue. 34. Cowen, Robert . Thistle Avenue. 96. Cowles, E. D. , . Willow Avenue. 97. Cowles, T. R. • • • . W^illow Avenue. 312. Cozzens, Mrs. ^ , Forest Avenue. 362. Craig, John • • • . Laurel Path. 363. Craig, John, Jr. , , Laurel Path. 361. Craig, William . , . Laurel Patli. 227. Crosby, Mary , , Pine Avenue. 60. Crossman, L. . • • . Elm Avenue. 128. Crossman, N. E , Jr. . Olive Path. 299. Crowd, George . Lilac Path. 382. Crowell, C. . , , Hemlock Avenue. 457. Cunningham, F. &E. . Centennial Avenue 458. Cunningham, F. &E. . Centennial Avenue 459. Cunningham, F. &E. Centennial Avenue 460. Cunningham, F. &E. . Centennial Avenue 461. Cunningham, F. &E. Centennial Avenue 462. Cunningham, F. &E. . Centennial Avenue 469. Cunningham, F. &E. . Lake Avenue. 470. Cunningham, F. &E. . Lake Avenue. 471. Cunningham, F. &E. . Lake Avenue. 472. Cunningham, F. &E. . Lake Avenue. 396. Cutter, C. . Hemlock Avenue. 347. Cutter, C. C. ^ ^ Laurel Path. 135. Cutter, J. H. . Willow Avenue. 48. Davenport, Miss Ann . Elm Avenue. 197. Davenport, Lyman . Forest Avenue. 431. Davis, Mrs. William . . Jasmine Path. 103. Dockray, J. R. , ^ Willow Avenue. 92. Dow, J. E. • • • . Primrose Path. 320. Drake, John G. , , Lotus Path. 364. Drew, Weaker , . Laurel Path. 439. Durell, J. . Pine Avenue. 140. Edwards, J. . Willow Avenue. 293. Eldridge, Samuel . Oak Avenue. 360. Egan, Mrs. ^ . Laurel Path. 357. Elkins, Mrs. . ^ ^ Laurel Path. 328. Emerson, J. . , . Pansy Avenue. 21. Emerson, S. . 3 • Thistle Avenue. 18 229. Faucon, E. H. . 313. Fenno, Mrs. R. T. 94. Ferry, G. S. . 93. Ferry, Simeon E. . 95. Ferry, William M. 288. Field, AValter 866. Fletcher, G. A. 446. Forbes, J. Malcolm 445. Forbes, William H. 219. Forbes, R. B. 220. Forbes, R. B. . 59. Ford, L. A. . 291. Fredericks, William 49. French, Elijah 334. Frost, W. R. . 28. Fuller, M. P. 127. Gannett, G. K. 327. Gannett, G. K. 326. Gannett, Joy 325. Gannett, Samuel 410. Gardner, Anthony C 134. Geldent, L. D. 47. Gibson, J. F. . 316. Godfrey, O. S. 142. Gooch, T. L. . 434. Grafton, E. W. 349. Greene, Geor, 1792, in y*^ 60"' year of his age. Dear partner of my mortal cares, I bid you all adieu, I hope to meet above the Skyes You and vour children too. In memory of M'^ Susanna Blake, Consort of M' Enos Blake, who died Aug. 16"', 1776, in the 29"' year of her age. Here lyes buried y*' body of M'' AVilliam Blake, who died Oct. y« 15"', 1736, in y« 41'" year of his age. 31 In memory of M""^ Bathsiieba Blake, the wife of M' Ziba Blake, who died Oct. G^'', 1778, aged 51 years. I once did stand as thou dost now. To view the dead as thou dost me, But soon you'll lie as low as I, While others stand and tjaze at thee. In memory of two children, only sons of jNI"" Enos & M^* Ka- chel Blake, viz : Lemuel, died Oct. 2'"', 1792, in the 14 year of his age ; Stephen, died Oct. 7"\ 1792, in the 7"^ year of his age. Thus are those flowers wither'd in their bloom. By death's cold hand brought early to the tomb ; But mark the goodness of the pow'rs above, It can't withhold them from redeeming love. They're safely landed on the peaceful shore Where sin, disease & death are known no more. Ziba Blake, son of M'' Ziba and M'* Susanna Blake, died Aug. 24»", 1793, aged 13 mos. & 16 days. Tho' young, yet not too young to die, Prepare for death immediately. Make sure of Christ while life remains, And death will be eternal s^'dn. Here lies buried the body of M"^^ Elizabeth Bodwick, who departed Nov. 22'^, 1758, in the 60"^ year of her age. Here lies buried y" body of jNI"" William Bodwick, Dec'' Oct. y® 15^'', 1752, in y'^' 55 year of his age. Here lies buried the body of JVI"" Alex"^ Boies, who departed this life the 29"^ of Oct. 1773, aged 36 years. In memory of M' James Boies, who died the 11"' day of July, 1798, aged 96. 32 This stone fixed here to liokl in remembrance the place where tlie rein;uns of M"" James Nklson Boiks nre depot^ited, who died oil the 2 day ot July, 1782, anno a^tatis 21"'. Here lies buried y'' body of ]M ** Elizabeth Boys, wife to j\r Joams Boys, daughter of M Jeremiah Smith, who departed this life Nov/y"^ 20'"," 1703, aged 32 years. In memory of M' Josiaii Buown. He died December y* 31"' , 1775, in y*' 35 year of his age. Here's interred Clarissa, d:uighter of jM"" John & Polly BussY ; died April 19"', 1790, ajt. 19 montlis. Elizabeth Clap died Dec"" y'' 20"', 1701, aged 37 years. Here lyes buried y" body of Dene" Nepiemiah Clap, who de- ceased July ye 18''', 1743, in y« 54 year of his age. Here lies buried y^ body of Ensign Ebenezer Clap, died July 30"', 1712, in y"" (59 year of his age. George Clark, son of W George & M'^ Lydia Clark, Dorchester, died M-^" 2PS 1770, aged 1 year. Seth Clark, son of M"" George & W^ Lydia Clark, Dor- chester, died Jan. 13"', 1771, aged 5 weeks. In memory of M'^^ Lydia Clark, wife of M"" George Clark, of Dorchester. She died M'^" y« l^S 1776, aged 31 years. In the book of life divine, My God inscribe my name, There let it fill some humble place, Beneath the slaughtered Lamb. 33 Here lies the body of M"" Thomas Cradock and Prusilla his wife and their daughter Ann, the wife of M"^ Thomas Ed- wards, who departed this life November 2'', 1752, aged 24 years. Farewell forever then to all that's gay ! You will forget to sing and I to pray, No more with cheerful songs in cooling bowers, Shall we consume the pleasurable hours. All joys are banished, all delights are fled, Ne'er to return, for A**'s dead. Here lies buried y^ body of M"" Benjamin Crane, who departed this life June y^ 24"', 1771, in the 79 year of his age. In memory of Eebecca Belcher Crane, daug. of M"^ Jere- miah & M'^ Rebecca Crane, who died Oct. 3^ 1792, in the 8"^ year of her age. Here lies two children, sons of M"" Jeremiah & M'^ Rebecca Crane : Charles, died Sept. the 23^ 1792, in the 6"> year of his age; Jeremiah, died Oct. 14, 1792, in the 2 year of his age. Here lies the body of M^^. Abigail Crane, the wife of M"^ Benjamin Crane. She died June 4"*, 1755, in y^ 57^"* year of her age. In memory of M"^^ Abigail Crane, wife of M'' Henry Crane, who died Sep. 2^*, 1795, aged 58 years. Could grateful love recall the fleeting breath, Or fond affection soothe relentless death, Then had this stone ne'er claimed a social tear, Nor read to thoughtless man a lesson here. In memory of M*" William Crane, who died Nov. 10, 1785, in y*' 41*' year of his age. 34 Is AC Crane, son of M"" Isac & M'^ Pontas Crane, died Oct. 3", 1727. uEtat 3 years. Also Enos Ckane died Sep. 8'", 1805, age 20 months. Here lies y^ body of Mary Creiiore daug'' of Capt. John & M'^ MehitableCrehore,died O^^^ 22'"', 1748, in y'^ 21^' year of her asre. Ambrose Davenport, son of M'' Adam & M"^* Mary Daven- port, died Sept. 14"', 1787, aged 3 years and 3 months. Life is uncertain, death is sure, Sill's the wound and Christ the cure. In memory of iNI'^ Elizabeth wife of M'' Lemuel Davis, who died M4i 28t'S 1795, in y«= 42'' year of her age. In memory of two children of M' Lemuel and M'^ Elizabeth Davis, viz. : Sally Tucker died Dec. 18, 1794, aged 5 months ; Charlotte died M4i 22'^ 1795, aged 3 years. Here lies buried the body of M'' John Dickerman, who died 14"^ of August, 1729, in y« 64"> year of his age. Here lies y'' body of Mary Fenno, dau"" to Benj" & Mary Fenno, aged 22 years and 27 days. Dec'' April y* 16"', 1725. Erected in memory of M'' Enoch Fenno, who died Sept. 19, 1796, aged 41 years. Adieu, bright soul, a short farewell ! Till we shall meet in realms above, In pleasant groves wbere pleasures dwell And trees of life bear fruits of love. 35 / / Here lies interred the remains of M"" Joseph Fenno, who de- parted this life Jan. y" 19''', 1767, ao;ed 32 years. In the cold mansions of the silent tomb. How still the solitude, how deep the gloom, Here sleeps the dust unconscious, close confined, But far, far distant dwells the immortal mind. Here lies y^body of M^ Robert Field, who died Jan. y* 22'', 1759, in y*^ 74 year of his age. Here lies burled y*' body of Robert Field, died September 2'', 1719, in y'' 67 year of his age. Plere lies y® body of M*" Ebenezer Field, who died Dec"" y* 15'", 1748, in y« 32'' year of his age. Here lies y® body of Mary Field, wife of Robert Field, died April y® 2'', 1799, in y^ 60 year of her age. Here lies buried y* body of Anna Field, y^ wife of M'' Robert Field, she departed this life y'' 13 of November, 1728, in y^ 44"' year of her age. Meiietebel Field, y^ daughter of Robert & Anna Field, aged 3 days, died 21^' of Sep. 1719. Here lies buried the body of ]\P^ Hannah Fuller, wife of M"" Benjamin Fuller, aged 30 years, died Dec"^ y® 15"', 1746. Here lyes interred the remains of M''^ Abigail Glover, the Consort of M' Elijah Glover, and daughter of M'' Samuel & M" Mary Kinsley. She died Feb. 8"', 1760, aged 84 years. 36 Here lies buried the body of My Samuel Glovee, who died Aug. 2^ 1761, in the 60"' year of his age. Here lies buried the body of M"" Elijah Glover, son of jSP Thomas & Elizabeth Glover of Dorchester, who departed this life July y'^ 1^', 1770, in y^ 45* year of his age. Stop here, my friend, and cast an eye, As you are now, so once was I, As I am now so must you be, Prepare for death and follow me. Sacred to the memory of Dea. Cornelius Gulliver, who died Jan. 15*, 1808, aged 65 years. M" Ann Gulliver, wife of Dea. Cornelius Gulliver, who died Feb. 6*, 1806, aged 53 years. Also M' Elisha Gulliver, son of Dea. Cornelius and M" Ann Gulliver, who died Oct. 31, 1799, aged 23 years. "Jesus said, I am the i"esurrection and the life : he that believeth on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." Here lies the body of M""* Hannah Gulliver, widow of M"" Nathaniel Gulliver, she died June l'*', 1760, aged 80 years and 4 months. Here lies the body of M*" Stephen Gulliver, who departed this life the ninth day of May, 1771, in the 40* year of his age. A soul prepared meets no delays. The summons comes, y" man obeys, Swift was his flight, and short the road, He closed his eyes and saw his God. The flesh i-ests here, till Jesus come And calls the body to his home. Here lyes y^ body of Mary Gulliver, wife to Jonathan Gulliver, aged 34 years, & 8 months & 5 days, died February y"' 16, 170§. 37 Here lyes y'' body of M"" Nathaniel Gulliver, who died March 25"', 1743, in y'' 68"' year of his age. Here lies buried y« body of Anthony Gulliaver, aged 87 years, died Nov. y*^ 28"', 1706. Here lyes y*' body of jVP Hannah Gulliver, widow of M'' Nathaniel Gulliver, she died June l^S 1760, aged 80 years & 4 months. Erected in memory of Sarah Gulliver, wife of Jn" Gulliver, who died Oct. y*' 1^ 1799, aged 64. Here lies buried y® body of M"" Caleb Hearsey, died Feb. 29, 1755, in the 57 year of his age. Here lies the body of John Hearsey, who died Dec. 1^', 1725, in the 66"* year of his age. Here lies the body of M""^ Hannah Hearsey, wife to M^ Caleb Hearsey, died April 4"', 1742, in the 40"' year of her age. Dan' Hensher, son of Samuel & Waitstill Hensher, died Oct. y« 25'", 1719, in y^ 8 year of his age. Here lyes y^ body of M'' Daniel Hanshaw, who died August y'' 25"*, 1732, in y'' 90"* year of his age. Here lyes y«= body of M""" Waitstill Hanshaw% wife of M"" Samuel Hanshaw, she died May y'' 17"', 1737, in y'^ 53 year of her age. 38 Here lyes y« body of Mary Hensher, wife to Daniel Hensher, died November y*" lO'**, 1719, in y*' So year of her age. Abigail Holman, wife to Thomas Holman, aged 57 years, died March y« 1«S 1701. Here lies y^ body of Patience Holman, aged 42 years, DeC^ June 29, 1713. Memento Fugit Mori Hora Here lies y"' body of M' Thomas Holman, aged 63 years, died August y" A}^, 1704. Fenno Houghton, son of M"" Elijah & M'" Mary Houghton, died Jan. 20, 1773, aged 1 year. Here lyes buried the body of M""^ KuTii Houghton, the wife of M'' Joseph Houghton, who departed this life May y* 23'*, 1792, in the 50"* year of her age. Here lies interred the mortal parts of Deacon Nathaniel Houghton, who died M% y^ 13"% 1732, aged 76 years. Cease tears, y^ body of a friend Ye to y"' grave do only lend, A common lot, here Christ has been, Triumphant over death & sin. He has awoke, so shall the just. And gather up their crumbs of dust. Comfort, O friend, the gospel cries. Seed that is quickened always dies. Here lyes buried y'^ body of M^' Ann Houghton, wife of M'' Joseph Houghton and daughter of M^ John & M'^ Ann Wil- liams, who died July 14"','^1773, in y'= 22'' year of her age. 39 Here lies buried the body of M''* Deborah Houghton, y^ wife of Dea. Nathaniel Houghton, who departed this life Feb. the 27'", 1772, in y*^ 70 year of her age. In memory of M'^ Sarah, the wife of M'' Isac Howe, but lately the wife of M"" Lazarus Baker, she died Sep. y'' 11"\ 1755, in y^ 61^' year of her age. Erected in memory of M""^ Sarah Howe, Eelict of Dea. Josiah Howe, who died Nov. 18, 1797, iE 81. Tired with the troubles & the cares A long train of four-score years, The prisoner smiled to be released, She felt her fetters loosed and mounted to her rest. Here lies the body of M'' ISAC HoAV, who died Sept. y* 7"*, 1769, in y^ 55 year of his age. An instance of sudden death in the midst of useful life. " Dangers stand thick through all the ground, To push us to the Tomb, And fierce diseases march around, To hurry mortals home. But I'll repine at death no more, I'll cheerfully resign To the cold dungeon of the grave These dying limbs of mine, Since God and my Redeemer lives, Who often from the skies Looks down and watches all my dust, Till he shall bid it rise." Erected to the memory of Deacon Josiah How, who departed this life Oct. 3'^, 1792, in the 74"* year of his age. Here stands his urn, He'll ne'er return. He's gone to Christ above. His body's dead, His spirit's fled. His song's redeeming love. 40 IsAC How, y'^ son of M"" Josiah & M'"" Sarah How. He died June 18">, 1752, in y"' 3*^ year of his age. Josiah How, y'' son of M"- Josiah & M" Sarah How. He died June 19"', 1752, in y* 6"' year of his age. John How, son of M"" Josiah & M'^ Sarah How, died Jan^ 22*^, 1755, in y'^ o*^ year of his age. In memory of Samuel Maynard Humphrey, son of M' Nathaniel & M" Martha Humphrey, who died Sept. 4"', 1791, aoed 20 months. In memory of M''^ Rhoda Jones, the wife of M"" Joseph Jones, who died Oct. 4"^, 1702, aged 55 years. Here lyeth y^ body of Elizabeth Jones, daughter to ]\I'' Timotiiy "& M'' Ehzabeth Jones, died Dec-" 4"% 1740, in y« 21^' year of iier age. Here lyes y^ body of M"" Daa^id Jones, aged 45 years, died May y« 3^ 1741. In the memory of M"^ John Keith, who died June 8"', 1796, aged 21 years. He whom the Lord doth free, The noblest freedom gains, Freedom from vice & misery, And sins of closine: chains. Here lies the body of M" Abigail Kneeland, wife of M"" John Kneeland, died May 17, 1770, aged 33 years. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. 41 Here lies buried the body of M'' John Kinsley, who died Sept. y'' lo"S 1748, in y" 69"' year of his age. Here lyeth the body of Capt. Samuel Kinsley, who departed this life Oct. y*= 2"'', 1755, aged 58 years. In memory of M''^ Simeon LAMBof Charlestown, who died of the small pox Sept. the 25"', in the year 1792, and the 21^' year of her age. Here lyes the body of M"'* Hannah Lankester, Relict of M' William Lankester, who died April 9^'', 1742, aged 79 years. Erected in memory of Miss Mary Mac Carnney, who died Jan. 4"', 1791, aged 20 years. Sleep in darkness till that glorious day, When Christ my light shall roll the stone away. In memory of Mary Milton, aged 23 years, died Feb. 8"', 1701. In memory of M'' John Newton, who died Feb. 16, 1774, in the 87"' year of his age. Here lies the body of Jerusha Park, who died Sept 23*^, 1767, age 17 days. Also the body of Sarah Park, who died Sept. 17"', 1767, aged il days; children of M^ Edward & M'"'* Jerusha Park. In memory of M""^ Ester Pierce, wife of M'' Charles Pierce, who died May 10"', 1787, in y^ 23 year of her age. Why mourn you thus, my relict friend & kin? Lament you, when I lose, not when I win. 6 42 Here lies buried y^ body of Chloe Pierce, dauohter of M"" William and M"^* Unice Pierce, who died June 30^'', 1774, aged 8 weeks. In memory of William Pierce, son of William & M" Lydia Pierce, who died Dec"" 2^, 1770, aged 3 years & 3 months. In memory of three daughters of M'' William & M""^ Unice Pierce, viz. Miss Deliverance Pierce, who died Sept. 5"', 1792, ^t 38 years. Miss Martha Pierce, who died Feb. 10"S 1791, ^t 24 years, and Miss Unice Pierce, who died Oct. 10^\ 1788, ^t 17 years. Lovers and Friends, Oh God ! By thy resistless frown, The gloomy vale have trod, And to the grave gone down. In memory of Deliverance Pierce, wife of Capt. William Pierce, who died April 28^'', 1748, in y** 49"' year of her age. In memory of M' William Pierce, who died Feb. 1^*, 1793, aged 65 years. " Why do ye mourn departed friends. Or shake at death's alarms, 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms." Here lies buried y^ body of M'^ Elizabeth Pierce, wife of M"" William Pierce, who died June 6"', 1735, in y" 67"' year of her afre. Here lies buried y" body of M' AYilliam Pierce, who died April 17"', 1731, in y« 72'' year of his age. 43 Here lies buried the body of M"" Hannah Pitcher, y® wife of M"" John Pitcher, who departed this life Sept. y*^ 2'', 1772, aged 77 years. Here lies buried the body of Thomas Raavlins, aged about 70 years. Departed this life July y*^ 7^'', 1693. Here lyes buried the body of Abigail Rawlins, aged 72 years, departed this life March y^ 20•^ 1711-12. In memory of Miss Esther Raavson, dauh^ of David Rawson Esq. &, Mrs. Mary his wife, who died of y*^ small pox Oct. 27'", 1792, aged 31 years & 6 months. Death a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you. In memor}'^ of Miss Sally Re a, the daug^ of M'' Jeremiah Rea and M''" Bridget his wife, who died Nov. 11^", 1792, in the 24"* year of her age. Stop, my friend, and think of me, I once was in the world like thee, Now I lie mouldering in the dust, In hope to rise among the just. In memory of M'^ Mary Ruggles, the wife of M'' John Rug- gles, who died Nov. 23'', 1773, aged 30 years. A meek and quiet spirit she possessed. And proved the religion she professed. Here lyes the body of M"" Thomas Shepard, Dec'' Sept. y' 29'", 1719, in y'^ 87'" year of his age. Here lyes the body of M"" Ralph Shepard, Dec'' Jan'' y" 26'", 172|, in y* 30'" year of his age. 44 Sacred to the memory of Benjamin Smith, paper maker, son of M'' Richard Smith of North Britain in the Shire of Aberdeen. He died May 6"^, 1792, in the 37 year of his age. Could grateful love recall the fleeting breath, Or fond aft'ection soothe relentless death, Then had this stone ne'er claimed a social tear, Nor read to thousfhtless man a lesson here. Here lies the body of John Stimpson, aged 56 years, Dec'^ Aug. y« 11^", 1732. In memory of Katherine Soper, wife of Samuel Soper, who died Feb. 17"', 1776, in y^ 22'' year of her age. In memory of Katherine Soper, daughter of Samuel and Katherine Soper, who died Jan^ 16'*", 1769, in y*" 5"' year of her as:e. In memory of M''^ Elizabeth Sumner, wife of Col. Seth Sumner, who died May 9'**, 1784, in the 48"' year of her age. Life is uncertain, death is sure, Sin's the wound, Christ the cure. Erected in memory of M"" Abijah Sumner, who died Feb. 2'', 1797, in the 84"' year of his age. In memory of M''^ Harriet Sumner, wife of M'' Benjamin Sumner, who died 14"' Aug. 1800, aged 28 years. No more, my friend, dont mourn for me, I'm gone into eternity. Make sure of Christ while life remain, And death will be eternal gain. Here lyes y^ body of M""' Sarah Sumner, wife of M' Josiah Sumner, she died Dec. y*^ 11"', 1741, in y** 25*^ year of her age. 45 Here lies y^ body of Ruth Su.a;net7, dnup:. of M"^ Ebcnezer & M'''* Susanna Sumner, died j\Iay 24"', 1754, in y*^ 2P' year of her a2"e. Erected in memory of ]\P David Sumner, who died Nov. 11"', 178U, in the 72 year of his age. Also his 2'"' wife Mary Sumner, who died Dec. 25, 1821, in the 89"' year of her age. In memory of M"" Jazaniah Sumner, who died May 6"', 1778, aged 66. Also his wife M-* Judith Sumner, who died Nov. 5"\ 1799, aged &%. So sleep the saints and cease to groan, When sin and death have done their worst, Christ has a glory like his ow^i, Which waits to clothe their waking dust. Here lies buried the body of M'" Benjamin Sumner, who de- parted this life May y*^ 28"', 1771, in y'' 88 year of his age. Here lyes y'' body of Deacon George Suimner, aged 81 years, died y*^ 11"' day of December, 1715. Here lyes y'' body of Joseph Sumner, son of M'' Benjamin & M""* Elizabeth Sumner, he died May y** 22'', 1731, in y" 21*^ year of his aire. Here lyes y*" body of M'^ Elizabeth SuMner, wife of M*" Benj. Sumner. She died Oct. 3'', 1735, in y'' 50"' year of her age. Here lyes buried y^ body of M'' George Sumner, he died Dec. 18"', 1732, in y*^ 67"^ year of his age. Here lyes buried y'' body of Mary Sumner, y^ widow of Deacon George Sumner, aged 47 years. Dec'' y^ P- of Ai)ril, 1719. 46 Here Ives buried y*^ body of Deacon Roger Sumner, aged 66 years, Dec'* May y^' 26, 1698. Here lyes y^ body of M'* Susanna Sumner, wife of M'' Eben- ezer Sumner, she died y'' 7^'> of July A.D. 1760, in y'^ 47"' year of her age. In Memory of M'^ Susan Sumner, wife of M"" Jabez Sumner, who died in Child-bed May V\ 1793, in the 40"' year of her age ; the child died at its birth. Here lyes y® body of M" Susanna Sumner, y^ daughter of M'^ George Sumner, Jun. dec'^ She departed this life May 11, 1752, in y^ 21'' year of her age. Here lies buried the body of M'' George Sumner, died Aug. 26, 1730, in y'^ 27 year of his age. In memory of M' Nathaniel Swift, who died May y^ 13"", 1767, in y' 47 year of his age. Here lies interred the remains of M-"' Ann Swift, the virtuous consort of Samuel Swift, Esq. Siie exchanged this life for a better May 19, 1762, in the 82 year of her age. Reader, remember thou art born to die, Hark from the grave to youth this is my cry, Withdraw, prepare, think, Act Accordingly. Luke xvi. 31. Here lyes y' body of M^' Elizabeth Swift, wife to M' Thomas Swift, she died Dec. 12, 1756, aged 32 years. Here Ives y* body of Sarah Swift, wife to Deacon Thomas nvift, aged 75 years, Dec'^ Feb. y*^ 4'", 1717-8. 47 Here lyes the body of Betsey Swift, dau'" of M' John & M*"* EHzabeth" Swift, died M^i 25, 1774, aged 10 months & 29 days. In memory of M" Eebekati Swift, the virtuous wife of M' Nathaniel Swift, who died G"^ Sept. 1793, JEt 70. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Here lies interred the remains of ^tintUCl StUift, Esq. who departed this hfe Oct. 13"", 1747, aged 64 years. " Who never did a slander forge, His neighbor's fame to wound, Nor barken to a false report. By mabce whispered round. Who to his plighted vows & trust Had ever firmly stood, And tho' he promised to his loss, He made his promise good." Sacred to the memory of M'' Judith Swift, wife of M"" Eben- ezer Swift, who died April 22'\ 1784, ageil 55 years. I once did'st stand as thou dost now, To view the dead as thou dost me, But soon you'l lie as low as I, While others stand and gaze at thee. Here lyes the body of Lydia Swift, dau' to M' Ebenezer & M""' Judith Swift, who died July 10"\ 1758, aged 4 years & 5 months. Here lies buried y^ body of Deacon Thojias Swift, aged 82 years & 8 months. Died Jan^ y' 3V\ 1717-8. Here lyes buried y* body of M' Thomas ThaCHER, son of M' Peter Thacher, aged 28 years, who died Dec'' 19"', 1721. 48 INIrs Theodora Thacheu, T*"dan2:liter of Kev. INIr. John Oxen- bridoe, Pastor of y'' first Church of Boston, and wife of M' Peter Thacher, aged 38 years, 3 months & 23 days, was Translated from Earth to Heaven Nov^ y"^ 18"\ 1697. This Stone Sacred to y" memory of M" Sarah Thacher, Consort of y*" late Oxenbridge Thacher, Jr. Esq\ who died y*^ 3^^ of July, 17()4, JEt 39. Demands from thee, oh reader, y*" tri- bute of a tear to her memory, and a thought on thine own dissolution. In memory of M"" Leavis Thomas, who died on his way from Boston to his parents INT Hushai & M" Lucy Thomas in Middle- borough, with the yellow fever, August 25"% 1798, in his 28'^ year. Though the great God who reigns on high Hath doomed the race of man to die, Yet saints thereby are cleansed from sin, And in glorv rise again. Here lyes buried y*" body of M' Samuel Trescott, wlio died July 30"\ 1730, in y"^ 84 year of his age. Here Ives buried y^ body of M" Margaret Trescott, widow of M-^ Samuel Trescott, she died March 19*, 1741, in y* 90"" year of her age. Luther, son of Samuel & Hannah Toplif, stillborn Nov. 16'', 1734. In memory of Mary Paine Tufts, daughter of M' William & M^^ Peggy Tufts, who died Sep. 2% 1791, in the 2^ year of her age. Sleep, sleep, sweet babe, and take thy rest, God called thee home, he thought it best, Wipe off your tears, your eyes let dry, We learn from this we all must die. 49 Here lye buried the remains of Susanna Tucker, the wife of M-- Jazaniah Tucker. She departed this life Oct. 2^ 177G, in the 65"" year of her age. Here lies interred the body of M""' James Tucker, who de- parted this life Dec' y" 22% 1750, in y<= 7r' year of her age. Here lyes buried the body of Deacon Nathan Tucker, who departed this life Nov. 8"", 1776, aged 58 years. In memory of M'' Mary Tucker, the widow of M"" Joseph Tucker, who died Oct. 7*'', 1792, in the 59 year of her age. In memory of M" Elizabeth, wife of M"' Samuel Tucker, who died Mil 10'% 1791, in y*^ 66"' year of her age. In memory of Mary W. Tucker, daughter of M' David & M' Mary Tucker, died Nov. 22% 1792, aged 12 years. Thrice blessed are the pious dead, Who in the Lord shall die, Their weaiy flesh as on a bed Safe in the grave shall lie. In memory of M' Joseph Tucker, who died May 22% 1789, in the 64 year of his age. To God I now resign my breath, And safely walk the vale of death, With Christ I've lived, with Him I'll die. And pass to immortality. Here lyes y" body of M'" Waitstill Tucker, the widow of Dea" Manasseh Tucker. She died March y"^ 19*, 1748, in y*" 87 year of her age. 7 50 Here lies y'' body of M'' Sarah Tucker, the widow of M' James Tucker, she died Sept. y*" IG"', 1756, in y'^ 74 year of her a.sre. Here lies the body of Deacon Manasseh Tucker, who died April 8*, 1743, in y'' 89 year of his age. Here lyes y*" body of James Tucker, of Milton, aged 77 years, Dec'' Mar*^'^ y^ lo'\ 1717. In memory of Sarah Tucker, daughter of M' Samuel & W Elizabeth Tucker, who died Feb. lb'", 1766, in y" 2^ year of her acre. Here lies buried the body of M' Manasseh Tucker, Jr., the son of Deacon Manasseh Tucker, who died JNIarch 10"', 1730, in the 42"^ year of his age. Ebenezer, son of M"" Ebenezer Tucker & Elizabeth his wife. He died Sept. 26"", 1775, aged 10 years and 4 months. Here lies buried the body of Deacon William Tucker, who departed this life Dec. y-^ 9"\ A.D. 1771, in y'' 64"> year of his age. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when he lies in dust. " His works of piety and love, Remain before the Lord, — Honor on earth & joys above Shall be his sure reward." In memory of M""* Mary Tucker, once y'' amiable consort of Capt. Jeremiah Tucker, who departed this life Sep. y'' 21*"*, 176G, in y'' 40"' year of her age. 51 In memory of W Samuel Tucker, who died May 20"', 1776, in y'' 57 year of his age. Here lyes y'' body of M" Rachel Tucker, wife of M'' Wil- liam Tucker. Slie died Jan^ 25"', 1744, in y^^ 34*" year of her aire. Here lies buried the remains of Capt. SiimUCl ^TUCfeeC, who departed this life Dec'" 25, 1758, in the 72'^ year of his age. Here lies y*= body of Esther Tucker, dau'" to M' Jazaniah & M'-* Susanna Tucker. She died July y'' 19«\ 1755, in y'^ 13"' year of her age. Here lyes y'' body of M'"' Jean Tucker, widow of M'' Eben- ezer Tucker. She died Feb. 17"', 1743, in y'' 57 year of her ase. Here lyes y^ body of M'' James Tucker, son of M'' James & W Sarah Tucker ; he died Dec'" the 7"', 1732, in y*^ 23'' year of his a«fe. In memory of M'' Thomas Vose, who died March 27, 1775, in the 36"' year of his age. A soul prepared needs no delays, The summons comes, the soul obeys ; Swift is his flight and short the road, He closed his eyes and saw his God. The flesh rests here till Jesus come, And chiim the treasure from the tomb. In memory of Moses Vose, who died Sep. 6"', 1793, aged 21 years, 3 mon. 2 days. Also Elijah Vose, died Sep. 17"', 1774, aged 1 year 12 days. Sons of Moses & M''^ Hannah Vose. 52 In memory of M"^' Abigail Vose, Comfort of M"" Edward Vose, Decea% who died Sept. 8"S 1778, in the 64*'^ year of her asre. Here lyes bm-ied the body of Lydia Sumner Vose, daugh- ter of M'" Benjamin & M'' Esther Vose, who died May G"', 1779, a^ed 1 month. Here lyes y'' body of Samuel Vose, aged 21 years and about 9 months, Dec'^ Dec. 13"S 1717. William Vose, son of M"^ Nathaniel & M'^ Euth Vose, died Qct, ye gth^ 1773^ j^gg(3 I ygj^j, ^ 14 (jj^ys^ " The sweet delights we here enjoy And fondly call our own, Are but short favors borrowed now To be repaid anon. 'Tis God that lifts our comforts high Or sinks them in the grave, He gives, and blessed be his name. He takes but what he save." In memory of M''^ Mary Vose, wife of Dea" W"" Vose, who died Oct. 25, 1792, in the 38*'' year of her age. And their children, viz. : Edward Roger, died eluly 5*'\ 1783, JEt. 4 years. Ebenezer, died July 25"', 1783, 2Et. 9 months. Philena, died Oct. 20*", 1792, ^Et. 11 days. Here lyes y'' body of Thomas Vose, son of M'' Josiah & M''^ Ruhamah Vose, died May 26, 1778, aged 2 months. To the memory of M'"* Lucy Vose, the second wife of IM'" Ebenezer Vose. She died May 30"', 1797, aged 58 years. Religion against decay can arm, And ever lend mortality a charm. 53 Here Ij-es buried the body of Esther Vose, dauohter to Benjamin & 'M'" Esther Vose, who died Jan. 28, 1771, age 1 year & 2 months. Happy the babe who priveledged by fate To shorter labor and a bghter weight, Receives but yesterday the gift of breath, Ordered to-morrow to return to death. In memory of M'" William Vose, who died May 13"', 177G, in the 44"' year of his age. Charles Vose, son of M'" Benjamin & M'"* Esther Vose, died August 3'', 1793, aged 6 years. Here lies the body of Mr Elijah Vose, who departed this hfe Nov. 5"', 1766, in the 58"' year of his age. " Great God, I own Thy orders just. And nature must decay, I yiekl my body to the dust. To dwell with fellow clay. Hoping to see Thy lovely face, With strong immortal eyes — To feast upon Thy wondrous grace With pleasure and surprise." Here lies buried the body of M' Edward Vose, who departed this life May y"^^ 31, 1770, in y^' 50"' year of his age. In memory of M'' Ebenezer Vose, who died O^K 2'-\ 1788, aged 55. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Here lies buried jNI'" Eunice Vose, wife of M'' Ebenezer Vose, who died June 20, 1707, in y^' 31^** year of her age. A meek and quiet spirit she possessed, And practiced the religion she professed. 54 In memory of Miss Polly Hoave Vose, avIio died Dec. 7"', 1797, aged 21 years. Though early made a sacrifice to death, With cheerful hope she could resign her breath ; Her sickly form she now has left behind, And freed from all that could disturb her mind. In this grave lies buried Esther Vose, the late virtuous & amiable consort of M"" Nathan Vose. She departed this life Feb. 28"', 1775, in the 23 year of her age. A soul prepared needs no delay, The summons comes, the saints obey ; Short was her life, but well improved, She closed her ej^es and saw her God. Her flesh rests here till Jesus come, And claim the treasure from the tomb. Here lyes buried the body of Lieu*. Henry Vose, who died ]yj;ch 26«i, 1752, in y'-' 87"' year of his age. Here lies buried y'' body of Capt. Thomas Vose, he departed this life y'^ 9"' day of March, 17()(), aged 62 years, 11 months & 8 days. Stand still, reader, and spend a tear Over the dust that slumbers here ; And, while you're musing here on me, Think on the class that runs for thee. Fanna Vose, daughter of M'' Daniel & M'' Rachel Vose, died Sep. 9"', 1775, aged 3 months and G days. John Vose, Jun., son of M'" Joseph & M""^ Ruhamah Vose, died Sep. y'' 11"', 1775, aged 10 months & G days. Here lies y'' body of IMr Lemuel Vose, who died 0''^ 1"', 17G4, in y*" 34"' year of his age. 55 Here lies the body of Peter Vose, son of Cnpt. Thomas & j\r° Patience Vose, died Feb. 9^'% 1764, aged 18 years, 5 months & 2G days. In memory of M''^ Patience Vose, Relict of M'' Thomas Vose, of jMilton, and daughter of Joseph & Kuhamali Billings. She died April y'' 3'', 1800, aged 85 years. Here sleeps a Christian, full of faith and love, She lived in cheerful hope, resigned her breath To join her kindred spirits blest above — Reader, be such your life and such your death. Here lies y*" body of M'' Jonathan Vose, who died February, 17G0, in y^" 50"' year of his age. Here lies interred the remains of jNT' Ab[GAIL Vose, widow of Lieu^ liobert Vose, who departed this life Decem'' y*" 28''% 1769, in y° 72*^^ year of her age. The graves of all his saints he blessed, And softens every bed, Where shovikl the dying members rest But with the dying Head. Here lies buried y'' body of Lieu* Robert Vose, who departed this life April 20"', 1760, in y'^' 67"' year of his age. Here lyes the body of M'' Edward Vose, Dec'' Jan. y'= 29"', 1716, in y'^^ 80 year of his age. Here lyes y° body of Abigail Vose, wife to Edward Vose, aged 65 years. Dec'' May y'^ 18"', 1712. Here lies buried the body of M'' Waitstill Vose, widow of Cap^ Thomas Vose, died jan^' y'^ 8"', 1727, aged 84 years. 56 Joseph, son to Elijah & Sarah Vose, died Sep. y** 29, 1735, in y" 4"' year of his age. EuFUS Vose, son of M' John & M'^* Mary Vose, died Sep. y« 18'", 1750, aged 18 mon. & 20 days. Here lies buried the body of Nathaniel Vose, Juni"'", who departed this life December 18*", 1756, in y*^ 52 year of his age. Here lies y'' body of Zebiah Uoce, dafter of W™ Uoce, aged 17 years, died March y'^ 26">, 1718. Here lyes y^' body of AVilliam Uose, aged 44 years, died Dec. 7*, 1717. Here lyes buried the body of Rubin Vose, son of M'' Nathainel & M' Rjichel Vose, died May y*^^ 9"', 1760, in y'^ 21^*' year of his aoe. Here lyes buried the body of ]M" Elizabeth Vose, wife to Lieu* Henry Vose, who died Oct. y*^^ 18"', 1732, in y'' GG^^'^ year of her ao;e. In memory of M'' Marian Vose, who departed this life Oct. 25*", 1785, in y*^ 57'" year of her age. In memory of Rachel Vose, dau'" of M"" Nath^ & M'"' Rachel Vose. She died Sept. y'' 1"', 1775, aged 32 years. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Here lyes buried tlie body of M'' John Vose, son of M'' Natiianiel & M'^^ Rachel Vose, who departed this hfe Oct. 27'", 1752, in y'' 27 year of his age. 57 Here lyes buried the body of M'" Thomas Vose, son of Capt. Thomas Vose, deceased Aug. 16"', 1722, in y" 55 year of his age. Here lyes y° body of Eli Vose, son to M"^ Thomas & M""' Patience Vose, he died Feb. y*' 8"', 1749, aged 3 years. Mary Vose, daug'' to M' Jonathan & M""^ Mary Vose, died Nov. 10"', 1744, in y'^ 4"^ year of her age. In memory of M"" Zephaniah Walker, who died July 8"", 1775, aged 21 years. Come hither, mortal, cast an eye, Then go thy way, prepare to die. Here read thy doom, for die thou must. One day, like me, be turned to dust. Here lyes the body of M""' Elizabeth Wadsworth, the widow of Dea" John Wadsworth. She departed this life May 6"\ 1766, in the 89"* year of her age. In memory of Rev. M'' John Wadsavorth of Milton. Edu- cated at Harvard College. Ordained at Canterbury Sep. 17"\ 1728. Died at Milton" June 15"', 1766, aged 63 years. Here lies buried, waiting for the coming of the Lord, the body of jM"" John Wadsworth, only son of M"* John & M*^ Abigail Wadsworth, who was suddenly removed (not without hope) from his lamenting friends into the invisible state. May 27, 1752, in the 21''' year of his age. Young man, your bones shall flourish as an herb. Reader, art thou also ready? At such an hour as you think not, the Son of Man cometh. Here lyes y*" body of Deacon Ebenezer Wadsworth, aged 56 years & 5 mos. Dec'' Aug' y'' 1'', 1717. 58 [The Oldest Stone in the Cemetery.'] Here lyes y" body of Christopher Wadsworth, aged about 24 years, died y® 4"' of December, 1687. Here lies the body of Esther Wadsworth, wife of Benja- min Wadsworth. She departed this life July 2'\ 1777, in the 61^^^ year of her age. She constantly manifested entire trust in God, through the merits of Jesus Christ, and the most animating and agreeable apprehensions of the eternal world. A lovely faith can smoothe the face of death, Bid youth and beavity sacrifice their breath ; Can tread the gloomy valley without fear. And part with all below without a tear. Here lies buried the body of Deacon Benjamin Wadsworth, who departed this life O'*. 17"', 1771, in y'^' G4 year of his age, having served in y*^ office of deacon in y*^ Church at Milton 28 years ; he lived respected and died lamented. How rich y" store' of grace lay hid behind The vail of modesty, no humand mind Can search, no friend declare, nor fame reveal — ■ Nor has this mournful pillar power to tell. Yet there's a hastening hour, it comes, it comes To rouse y* sleeping dead, to burst y*^ tombs And set y* saints in view. All eyes behold. While y* vast records of y*' skies unrolled Rehearse his deeds y' spread his worth abroad, Y*^ Judge approves & Heaven & earth applaud. Here lyes y^' body of Elizabeth Wadsworth, y° daughter of Deacon Benjamin Wadsworth & INI''* Esther his wife. She died Feb. y*^ 14'", 1750, in y'^ 14"' year of her age. Here lies buried the body of Deacon John Wadsworth, son to Capt. Samuel Wadsworth, who died Jan-' 31*'', 173f, in y*^ 60 year of his age. 59 In memory of Abigail Wads worth, dau'' to y'' Rev. M"* Jo" & M'-^ Abigail Wadsworth of Milton. She died Jan. y" l'\ 1758, aged 23 years. When this you see, remember me. Sarah, daughter to Recompence and Sarah Wadsworth, aged 12 years, 8"^* & 28 days. Dec^^ April y° 17"S 1728. Here lies inter'd y" remains of Lieut. Samuel Wadsworth, who departed this life Nov. Anno Dom. 1754, in y° 69 year of his age. Here lyes y*" body of M""' Mary Wadsworth, Relict of Dea- con Ebenezer Wadsworth, Dec^^ M^'^' y*^ 8"S 173^-, in y'^ 77"^ year of her aae. In memory of ]\P Sarah Weston, wife of M' Abel Wes- ton, Avho died Jan. 15, 1797, in the 20"' year of her age. Swift as the sun revolves the day, We hasten to the dead : Slaves to the vv^ind we puff away, And to the ground we tread. 'Tis air that lends us life when first The vital bellows heave, — Our flesh we borrow of the dust, And when a mother's care has nursed The babe to manly size, we must With usury pay the grave. Erected in memory of M'' John Willson, who deceased April 17"% 1790, aged 19 years. Here lyes y*' body of M'" Peter White, who died Jan. y'- 23^ 173f, in y-^ 77 year of his age. 60 Here lyes y*" body of Mary Wyat,* wife to Edwurd Wyat, aged 92 years, Dec^ Feb. y*^ 6, 1705. Sally Young, daughter of M'' John & M""' Miletiah Young, who died Jan 4*'', 1791, aged 5 years, 9 months and 7 days. * The foUowing, from the Dorchester Town Records, refers to Mrs. Wyat : " The Old widow wiate Bing 94 years of age and on that had Layd So many women that she was instrimintall for the brinin into the world on thousand on hundred and on Children." TOMBS IN MILTON CEMETERY, 18 8 3. There are sixty-four tombs in the Cemetery. The proprietors of the tombs are given, and the names of those deposited therein appear as far as it is has been possible to ascertain. The enumeration of the tombs commences at the north-east corner of the Old Cemetery. EAWSON TOMB. Here lies buried the body of M""" Theodora Gulliver, the wife of Capt. Jonathan Gulliver, aged 54 years, died Dec"". 7"', 1732. ^ Here lies entombed the body of Captain Jonathan Gulliver, vy^ho departed this life July the 3'*, 1737, in the 78*'' year of his aofc. MINISTEEIAL TOMB. Here ly the remains of M''* Susanna Thacher (second vsrife of the Rev. Peter Thacher), who died Sept. 4"', 1724, JEt. 59 years. Rev. Peter, first Pastor of the Church in Milton, who died Dec'" 17'", 1727, in the 77'" year of his age, and the 47"' of his Pastorate. M"^^ Elizabeth Taylor, wife of the Rev. John Taylor, who died April 17'\ 1735, 2Et. 27 years. 62 Rev. John Taylor, who died Jan. 26*'^, 1750, in the 46*'^ year of his age. Edward Sherburn Taylor, aged 14 days, 1750. Samuel Gile, Jr., died Oct. 5, 1827, aged 18 years. Samuel Gile, D.D., died Oct. 16, 1836, aged 56 years. Mary H. Gile, wife of Samuel Gile, D.D., died June 25, 1862, aged 83 years. JOSEPH BABCOCK TOMB. S. H. Babcock, 1831. Here lies entombed John Babcock, son of Joseph Babcock, who died September 25"% 1792, aged 6 years. M'"" Hannah Babcock, wife of Joseph Babcock, who died Feb. 23, 1794, aged 46 years. Mrs. Grace Babcock, wife of Joseph Babcock, died Sept. 11, 1810, aged 60 years. Joseph Babcock, Esq., died May 28, 1813, aged 67 years. Stephen Babcock, died Aug. 15, 1845, aged 67. DANIEL VOSE'S TOMB. Here lies entombed M'" Patience Holbrook, wnfe of Dr. Amos Holbrook and daughter of Daniel Vose, Esq., & W Rachel his wife, who died M'-h 18"S 1789, ^t. 25. M'- Jeremiah Smith, died April 16*\ 1790, ^Et. 86. M""' Rachel Smith, wife of M'' Jeremiah Smith, died May 8"% 1791, Mt. 85. Daniel Vose, Esq., died Dec. 7, 1807, ^Et. 67 years. Rachel, wife of Daniel Vose and daughter of Jeremiah & Rachel Smith, died Jan. 25, 1821, aged 84. Daniel Vose, son of Daniel and Rachel Vose, died May 29, 1837, aged 58 years. 03 Henry Gardner, born in the Old Province House, Boston, Aug. 2, 1779; died June 19, 1858: — his wife, Clarissa, daughter of Dr. Amos Holbrook, born in Milton, Aug. 23, 1784 ; died in Dorchester Feb. 10, 1860. Their Children : Clarissa H., born Feb. 10, 1811 ; died July 11, 1836. Matilda S., born Aug. 16, 1822 ; died Aug. 28, 1841. H. C, wife of Henry J. Gardner, born Sept. 6, 1818; died Sept. 2, 1869. Their Children: Elizabeth W. Gardner, born Nov. 11, 1851 ; died March 21, 1857. Henry G. Gardner, born Sept. 3, 1854; died March 31, 1873. Frederick W. Gardner, born Jan. 9, 1846 ; died Jan. 30, 1879. Clifford Gardner, born Feb. 5, 1857 ; died Aug. 20, 1879. DiVID SUMNER'S TOMB. Mrs. Altiiea Cain, wife of Mr. David Cain, died May 26, 1806, ^Et. 79. Mr. David Cain, died Oct. 21, 1811, Mi. 72. Mary D. Hobart, daug. of Moses L. Hobart & Betsey Hobart, died Aug. 24, 1808, aged 1 year. TOMB OF E. a. TUCKER and J. A. OREHORE. George Tucker, born at Milton, March 8, 1750; died (by accident) Jan. 19, 1805. His wife, Sarah [Glover], born at Milton, July 1, 1758 ; died May 22, 1833. Mary A. Atherton, first wife of Ebenezer G. Tucker, born at Stoughton, Nov. 19, 1805 ; died at Milton, Dec. 22, 1832. Anna T. Alexander (nee Atherton), second wife of Ebenezer G. Tucker, born at Stoughton, April 5, 1804; died at Stoughton, Oct. 1, 1875. 64 Henry, son of E. G. & A. T. Tucker, born at Milton, July 27, 1835 ; died at East Boston, Jan. 3, 18(jl. Edwin, born at Milton, Sept. 27, 1837 ; died at Milton, Sept. 14, 1841. TOMB OF THOMAS OKEHOEE. TOMB OF OHAKLES ADAMS. TOMB OF THOMAS HOLLIS. TOMB OF ABNER H. BOWMAN. TOMB OF N, & S. DAVENPOET & J. OREHOEE. Mr. Phineas Davenport, died Jan. 31, 1840, aged 67 years and 10 months. Mrs. Hannah Davenport, died Aug. 19, 1843, aged 62 years 6 months. Miss Sarah Davenport, died March 7, 1838, aged 35 years 6 months. Mr. Francis Davenport, died Feb. 4, 1857, aged 52 years 11 months. TOMB OF SWIFT HEIRS. Mr. Ebenezer Swift, died Jan. 17, 1805, aged 80 years. John Swift, died Jan. 14, 1819. John Swift, died Sept, 26, 1838. TOMB OF DANIEL BRIGGS. Entombed here, M" Jane Briggs, wife of jNI' Daniel Briggs, died Jan. 25, 1791, .Et. 26. Miss Sophia Briggs, daug. of M'' D. & M" Jane Briggs, died July 2i^, 1796, JKt. 9 years. 65 Martin, son of M'' Daniel & ^NI'"" Jane Briggs, was drowned Jan. 20, 1803, Mt. 12. Mrs. Alice Briggs, wife of Mr. Daniel Briggs, died Jan. G, 1806, aged 40 years. Capt. Thomas Briggs, brother of Mr. Daniel Briggs, died April 20, 1810, JEt. 52. Mr. Daniel, son of Mr. Daniel Briggs, died Oct. 13, 1814, aged 25. Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Daniel Briggs, died Dec. 2, 1823, aged 49. Mrs. Nabby, wife of Mr. William Briggs, and sister of Mr. Daniel Briggs, died Nov. 14, 1815, aged 59. Mr. Benjamin C. Briggs, son of Daniel Briggs, died at Port- au-Prince, July 24, 1825, aged 25. Mr. Daniel Briggs, died at Milton , Aug. 11, 1825, aged 71 years. Sophia S. B. Briggs, died May 10, 1832, aged 26. Mrs. Susanna Briggs, wife of Capt. Thomas Briggs, died Nov. 14, 1848, aged 73. At Nevada City, California, July 19, 1851, Mr. Martin Briggs, aged 47, son of Mr. Daniel Briggs. Mary S. Fisk, died Nov. 8, 1853, aged 56 years. Capt. Nathaniel Thomas, died at Milton, Feb. 28, 1856, aged 79. Jane Thomas, died Feb. 5, 1863, aged 77 years 8 months. TOMB OF DAVENPORT & BILLINGS. Entombed here, jNI'" Mary Davenport, wife of M'' Adam Davenport, died Dec. 31, 1793, ^t. 43. AjsiBROSE Davenport, son of M"^ Adam & M.""^ Mary Daven- port, died Feb. 28, 1795, ^t. 6. Elizabeth, Lydia & Jeremiah, children of Joseph & Rebecca Billings, aged 16, 9 & 3 years, died April, 1796. Hannah W. Davenport, wife of Eben. Davenport, died Sep. 3, 1804, aged 27 years. 9 G6 Mr. Henry VosE, Obt. March 26, 1808, ^t. 50 years. Mr. Joseph Billings, died Jan. 2, 1809, ^t. 54 years. Elizabeth L. Billings, died Jan. 1, 1810, aged 7 years, daughter of Mr. Joseph Billings. Charles Joseph Billings, died Feb. 28, 1811, aged 20. Mr. Ebenezer Davenport, died Nov. 24, 1817, aged 47 years. Mr. Anthony W.Baxter, died Sept. 15, 1822, aged 50 years. Mrs. Hannah Vose, wife of Henry Vose, died Jan. 26, 1825, aged 73 years. Mrs. Rebecca Billings, widow of Joseph Billings, died Oct. 22, 1835, aged 78 years. Mrs. Hannah S. Billings, daugliter of Rebecca & Joseph Billings, died Oct. 19, 1862, aged 78 years. Mr. Ebenezer Billings, died March 11 , 1837, aged 41 years. Mrs. Mary D. Billings, widow of Ebenezer Billings, died May 11, 1864, aged 70 years. Children of Eben. & Mary D. Billings. Mary Rebecca Billings, died April 27, 1848, aged 20 years. Samuel James Billings, died Aug. 9, 1864, aged 41 years. Hammatt Billings, died Nov. 14, 1874, aged 56 years. Joseph E. Billings, died Aug. 15, 1880, aged 59 years. Mr. Adam Davenport, died Aug. 13, 1825, aged 81 years. Mrs. Mary Davenport, died Dec. 17, 1837, aged 65. She was much beloved by all. THAYER TOMB. Abbot L. Thayer, died July 26, 1843, aged 8 years. Nancy R. Thayer, died Nov. 21, 1854, aged 64 years. Gideon F. Thayer, died March 27, 1864, aged 70 years. Uncle Lord, died Feb. 17, 1869, aged 82 years. Elizabeth Briggs, died July 22, 1874, aged 53. 67 WILLIAM OREHOEE TOMB. Ruth Lyon, died Oct. G, 1811, aged 30 years. William B. Ckehore, died May 13, 1813, aged 50 years. Widow Chloe Ckehore, died Aug. 29, 1814, aged 81 years. John Shephard Ckehore, died Jan. 1833, aged 6Q years. His wife, Hannah, died May, 1851, aged 86 years. Rebecca, wife of William B. Crehore, died Nov. 1854, aged 89 years. Charles C. Crehore, died Feb. 12, 1879, aged 85 years. TOME OF JACOB GILL. COATS TOMB. TOMB OF NATHAN VOSE. Mr. Edward VoSE, died Aug. 7, 1811, aged 26 years. PIEECE TOMB. Capt. RuFUS Pierce, died April 7, 1812, aged 60. Capt. Samuel Pierce, died Sep. 24, 1822, aged 50. Mrs. Elizabeth, widow of Capt. Rufus Pierce, died Aug. 17, 1829, aged 72 years. William Briggs, born Nov. 15, 1760 ; died July 17, 1831. Jeremiah T. Fenno, died Jan. 26, 1845, aged 62. Elizabeth, Avidow of William Briggs, died Dec. 27, 1864, aged 88 years. Margaret, widow of Jeremiah T. Fenno, died Aug. 14, 1857, aged 74 years. HOBART TOMB. 68 TOMB OF DE. AMOS HOLBEOOK. Amos Holbrook, horn Jan. 23, 1754 ; tlied June 17, 1842. Jerusha HoLBROOK, his wife, born March 11, 1764; died Nov. 11, 1838. William E. Vincent, born March 2, 1793 ; died April 12, 1858. TOMB OF JESSE SUMNEE. COPELAND TOMB. FULLEE TOMB. JAMES TUOKEE TOMB. Susanna S. Talbot, died Aug. 17, 1825, aged 17 years. Elijah Tucker, died Dec. 1, 1831, aged 67. Betsy Tucker, died Sep. 3, 1835, aged 71. Mrs. Eebecca Tucker, died Jan. 7, 1844, aged 40. Miss Sarah Tucker, died Nov. 29, 1849, aged 93. Mr. James Tucker, died Jan. 14, 1851, aged 84. Mary Tucker, died Feb. 11, 1867, aged 68 years 9 months. P. 0. THAOHEE TOMB. George M. Thacher, born March 5, 1809; died June 2, 1858. George W. Thacher, 6th Eeg. M.V.M., born June 16, 1837 ; died at Port Delaware, Del., Sep. 13, 1864. Samuel G. Williams, born Jan. 25, 1795 ; died April 19, 1878. Peter Oxenbridge Thacher, A.D. 1826. On the 22d of February, A.D. 1827, were deposited here the remains of the Rev. Peter Thacher, D.D., Pastor of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, who died Dec. 6, 1802, aged 51. And of Elizabeth, his wife, who died Jan. 26, 1816, aged 71 years. 69 JAMES BLAKE TOMB. Deposited here the remains of Ann Guey Blakk, died Oct. 2, 1813, aged 11 months. Mary Blake, died Oct. 10, 1813, aged 2 years 7 months. Susan Weld Blake, died Oct. 14, 1817, aged 19 months. James Blake, born March 13, 1780; died July 3, 1851, aged 71 years, 3 months, 20 days. Mrs. Elizabeth Blake, born May 22, 1778 ; died Dec. 16, 1855, aged 77 years, 7 months, 27 days. TOMB OWNED BY THE TOWN OF MILTON. MAKE HOLLINGSWOETH TOMB. Charles Mark Hollings worth, died Aug. 29, 1809, aged 4 years. Charles Mark Hollingsworth, died June 11, 1824, aged 14 years. McLean Hollingsworth, died Sep. 15, 1825, aged 2 years. Leander Nelson Hollingsworth, died Feb. 6, 1827, aged 18 years. Mark Hollingsworth, of Brandy wine Hundred, Delaware, died Feb. 27, 1853, aged 78 years. Waitstill Hollingsworth, died March 31, 1858, aged 78 years. Maria Harvey Cornell, died Aug. 21, 1865, aged 48 years. George Hollingsworth, died March 20, 1882, aged 68 years. TOMB OF ADAMS & BENT. Nathaniel T. Bent. Deposited here the remains of Josiah Bent, died April 26, 1836, aged QQ years. Eev. Josiah Bent, died at Amherst, Mass., Nov. 19, 1839, aged 42 years. 70 Samuel Adams Bent, died Feb. 1854, aged 24 years. Susanna Bent, died Oct. IG, 1857, aged 81 years. JosiAH Bent, Jr., died Nov. 9, 1862, aged 37 years. Emma Nelson Bent, died in New York, Jan. 15, 1862, aged 7 years 3 months. READ & GULLIVEE TOMB. Lemuel Gulliver, obt. Jan. 4, 1840, aged 80. Elizabeth Vose Gulliver, obt. April 19, 1839, aged 9 months. Mrs. Elizabeth, consort of Mr. Lemuel Gulliver, obt. July 11, 1842, aged 71. Lemuel S. Gulliver, obt. Jan. 6, 1849, aged 5 years 4 months. Abby V. Gulliver, obt. Sept. 13, 1853, aged 13 years 4 months. Mrs. Emeline G. Gulliver, obt. Feb. 18, 1870, aged 58. Sarah E. Gulliver, obt. Nov. 17, 1870, aged 35. Read. Asa Bullard, M.D., obt. May 1, 1826, aged 61. Abigail Bullard, obt. Jan. 19, 1832, aged 68. Caroline Bullard, obt. Nov. 16, 1839, aged 39. Edward Bullard, obt. Nov. 7, 1810, aged 9. Clarissa Read, born Sept. 5, 1785, died June 27, 1848. CHURCHILL TOMB. " In my Father's house are many mansions." " In Christ shall all be made alive." Asaph Churchill, died Jan. 20, 1841, aged 76 years. Mary Churchill, vi^ife of Asaph Churchill, died Jan. 21, 1859, aged 75 years, 5 months, 23 days. Juliette Churchill, died May 30, 1862, aged 49 years 6 months. 71 Mary Chukciiill, died Feb. 14, 1828, aged IG years. Charles M. S. Churchill, died Oct. 7, 1822, aged 3 year;^. " Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." TOMB OF J. CAMPBELL. TOMB OF BABCOOK, FIELDS & ADAMS. BALDWIN TOMB. ELIJAH VOSE TOMB. TOMB OF JOHN McLEAN. Hugh McLean, died December, 1799, aged 75 years. Agnes McLean, died March, 1821, aged 82 years. John McLean, died Oct. 16, 1823, aged 62 years. Sarah Amory, wife of Francis Amory, died Oct. 8, 1828, aged 49 years. Ann Lee, widow of Jolin McLean and wife of William Lee, died Sept. 11, 1834, aged 60 years. Francis Amory, died July 6, 1845, aged 79. F. Amory, A.D. 1842. TOMB OF DANIEL L. GIBBENS. TOMB OF ELIJAH D. WILD. Alpheus and W. Withington, 1815. NATHANIEL TUOKEE TOMB. L. Tucker, 1815. 72 J. EOWE TOMB. SUMNER TOMB. MOETON TOMB. WHITNEY TOMB. To the memory of Mrs. Waitstill Felt, who died April 30, 1804, aged 50 years. Mr. Silas Toby, who died March 7, 1811, aged 35 years. Mr. Benjamin Felt, who died Sept. 4, 1822, aged 70 years. Charles Henry Felt, who died Jan. 19, 1836, aged 6^ years. Jonathan W. Felt, died in Boston, Mass., Dec. 9, 1853, aged 64 years 5 months. EOBBINS TOMB. Kev. Nathaniel Bobbins, died May 19, 1795, aged 69 years. M'' Elizabeth Robbins, died May 2, 1793, aged 61 years. Miss Lydia Robbins, died Aug. 31, 1786, aged 27 years. M"" Nathaniel J. Robbins, died May 7, 1799, aged 33 years. Miss Sarah Hutchinson, died Dec. 5, 1788, aged 6Q years. Edward H. Robbins, died Dec. 29, 1829, aged 72 years. EMMONS TOMB. T. HUNT TOMB. WENTWORTH TOMB. BAXTER TOMB. 73 MYERS TOMB. J. V. MARSHALL TOMB. HENDRY TOMB. 0. T. ROGERS TOMB. WILLMM GLOVER TOMB. MOSES WEBSTER TOMB. G. W. HALL TOMB. HUTCHINSON TOMB. Also three tombs located in the central part of the Old Cem- etery, First Purchase : FENNO TOUB-East MILLER TOMB-M/dd/e. BILLINGS T!OMB.-West These tombs are the oldest in the grounds, and are supposed to have been built about the year 1719. At the jNIarch meeting, 1719, the town voted, ''That Capten John Billing shal have liberty to buld a Tomb in our Buring Place at the direction of the Selectmen." The preceding pages have been prepared in order to furnish the Town with a full statement of all that is known, or can be learned, respecting the Cemetery ; and also for the purpose of rescuing from oblivion the ancient inscriptions on the tablets of our Fathers. • Respectfully subn\itted, A. K. TEELE, For the Trustees.